Newcomb starting G2?

1) Burke

2) Newcomb/Martin (0 for his last 16 appearances...yikes!)

3) Kay/Fedde

Lambert starting Sun for Houston

Edited 4 hours ago4 hr by caulfield12

3 hours ago, caulfield12 said:

Newcomb starting G2?

1) Burke

2) Newcomb/Martin (0 for his last 16 appearances...yikes!)

3) Kay/Fedde

Lambert starting Sun for Houston

Are they really pitching Burke on three days rest? Feels like he should start game #2 on regular rest and give us the best chance to win that game. He’d then be on regular rest for games #2 & #5 of the ALDS (if we can somehow make it there). With no other reliable SPs, I’d try to optimize his chance for success.

Martin shitting the bed yesterday is super concerning. Is his calf still hurting him or does he just not have the stones to pitch in high pressure situations? Regardless, it’s going to be very hard to rely on him this post season. Given the lack of other options, he’s probably still part of the mix for game #3.

Honestly, I may start Sandlin game #1. As insane as that sounds, he’s our hottest SP at the moment. Hagen should get two innings in relief and Taylor should get one to close things out. Not sure who throws the other couple of innings that will likely be needed. Ideally Kay would piggyback with him but that may not be possible if he starts today.

I just can’t bring myself to start Fedde game #1 of a playoff series. He needs to pitch at some point, but I’d rather roll the dice on Sandlin in game #1. Also, the failure of the Castillo trade looms large here. It’s absolutely crazy that we have one reliable SP going into the playoffs. There is no one to blame but ourselves for that. I won’t dwell on it any further, but is super frustrating nonetheless.

game 1: Newcomb opener, Sandlin bulk

game 2: Burke

pop a cork in the locker room, quick celebration, get on the plane and get ready for Saturday against Cleveland .