Tillman to start 162

[Can_of_corn]

Gutsy call.

[Orioles4Life21]

With the division still on the line it's the right call. Especially if Boston holds on here.

[LookinUp]

Prediction: Hammell to start 163.

[Maverick Hiker]

Yeah let's hope Boston holds on or else I may want Tillman for the 1 game playoff against Oakland (or Texas).

[waroriole]

If BOS wins, it's the right call.

We're ALL IN

[usmcterp]

Chen is lonely.....someone needs to join him with double digit wins.

[bluedog]

Argument can be made that Tillman should start 163 or the WC game. The likelihood the O's will win the East outright is very very low and tomorrow's game isn't a must win, where 163 / WC is.

[Jagwar]

Not a gutsy call at all. It is the no-brainer, let's win the AL East call.

[waroriole]

Prediction: Hammell to start 163.

Buck has been pretty adamant that he won't start until Saturday. Of course, he could have been pulling a long con here.

[SteveA]

Buck has been pretty adamant that he won't start until Saturday. Of course, he could have been pulling a long con here.

He pitched a 5 inning simulated game Monday. He won't be starting until Saturday.

[OStrohNattyBoh]

Gutsy call.

The right call.

[waroriole]

He pitched a 5 inning simulated game Monday. He won't be starting until Saturday.

Unless they've been pulling the okie doke on everyone.........channeling my Trea.

[bluedog]

Not a gutsy call at all. It is the no-brainer, let's win the AL East call.

You have to figure the Yanks are going to win tomorrow. Given that, the O's would be burning Tillman instead of using him in what amounts to an elimination game.

[beantownrefugee]

As of now, the Orioles still need to win tomorrow to guarantee a home game in the playoffs, especially important if it's the wild card game. We don't want to go to Oakland. Now, if Oakland loses both tonite and tomorrow, then the O's would then be certain that the wild card game would be at home. If Oakland does lose both, I'd save Tillman for Thursday. Otherwise, I think you have to pitch Tillman tomorrow.

[crowmst3k!]

Correct call. Saunders will be available to start the post-season.