The Yankees are thinking of using a three-man rotation in the ALCS. It’s a great idea, as the Yankees saved Sabathia during the regular season so he’d be fresh for October. He’s the only one of the rotation who would need to start on three-days rest. It also gives the Yankees a chance to start three lefties at Yankee Stadium, helping to take away the short porch in right. If one of the starters falters, NY has both Chamberlain and Gaudin in the pen for long relief. Seems like the right move to me.
Posted by David Pinto at 2:01 pm | League Championship Series | Permalink | 2 Comments
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October 13th, 2009 @ 3:19 pm
Makes total and complete sense-rather have Sabathia 1,4,7-than just 1 and 5. Also with Joba, Hughes, Mariano -no starter really has to pitch more than 6 innings
October 13th, 2009 @ 3:55 pm
Hmm, I like the move. I’d much rather have CC on short rest than a pitcher who hasn’t pitched in a week+ from the rotation.
Any word yet on whether Jorge or Molina will catch AJ in the ALCS