Tillman to start 162

[OFFNY]

61 years ago today, Bobby Thomson hit the Shot Heard 'Round the World to give the Giants the pennant.

Something magic on this day will happen.

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[hallmt18]

In Buck I Trust

[TXOriole]

I'd still hold Tillman for the WC game. WInning tonight means nothing if the Yanks lose. We no longer control our own destiny, so hold Tillman for a more meaningful game. Just my opinion.

[Fired-Up]

You can't risk burning your best starter on a potential meanlingless game. Even if we win the Yankees have to lose. Then we have to burn another arm in the tiebreaker. If we win we are in the hole. If we lose then it's just a freaking wild card game with an unreliable arm. Just saddle up. Take Tillman to Oakland Friday in that massive ballpark and have them pop up all game. Win and call it a day and go win the World Series.

[ChinMusic]

Why do people keep acting like this is a meaningless game? It's not! We control our own destiny in regards to whether we get a home playoff game or not. To me, that's HUGE.

Can you imagine how fired up the crowd will be at Camden Yards for the first playoff game in 15 years? I think the Orioles will feed off that energy and run away with the game. I think playing Oakland or Texas at home versus the road would be a huge plus on our side, and it's worth running Tillman out there today for it.

[Fired-Up]

Why do people keep acting like this is a meaningless game? It's not! We control our own destiny in regards to whether we get a home playoff game or not. To me, that's HUGE.

Can you imagine how fired up the crowd will be at Camden Yards for the first playoff game in 15 years? I think the Orioles will feed off that energy and run away with the game. I think playing Oakland or Texas at home versus the road would be a huge plus on our side, and it's worth running Tillman out there today for it.

I'd rather have Tillman on the road than some than the alternative.

[canonfaz]

You play to win the game. Do it! My playoff tickets are burning a hole in my hand!!!

[canonfaz]

I think Hammel is a real possibility to start the WC game. I know Buck said that the earliest he would pitch is Saturday, but I have a feeling that Hammel is going to strongly urge Buck that he is ready to go on Friday.

[Saintbird]

I think Hammel is a real possibility to start the WC game. I know Buck said that the earliest he would pitch is Saturday, but I have a feeling that Hammel is going to strongly urge Buck that he is ready to go on Friday.

In his last bullpen session, Adair emphasized that his stuff looked fantastic. So I think he's ready to go.

[ChinMusic]

I'd rather have Tillman on the road than some than the alternative.

I disagree. Saunders is a fine option, especially if we somehow end up in Oakland.

Plus what if the Yankees lose tonight, and we've wasted a game just because we wanted to save Tillman?

I just don't get this loser's mentality. We should go all out today, and worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.

[Nigel Tufnel]

I'd still hold Tillman for the WC game. WInning tonight means nothing if the Yanks lose. We no longer control our own destiny, so hold Tillman for a more meaningful game. Just my opinion.

Not true - it means the difference between a home and road wild card game.

[ChinMusic]

I think Hammel is a real possibility to start the WC game. I know Buck said that the earliest he would pitch is Saturday, but I have a feeling that Hammel is going to strongly urge Buck that he is ready to go on Friday.

This would be an awesome devolopment, if true. Fingers are crossed...

[Fired-Up]

Tillman is a flyball pitcher. He fits Oakland like a glove.

[ChinMusic]

Tillman is a flyball pitcher. He fits Oakland like a glove.

Saunder's career stats in Oakland:

6-2 2.70 ERA

Your turn...

[glenn__davis]

Can someone explain to me some of the love for Arrieta? He has not been any better out of the pen than he was as a starter, and he was lousy as a starter. I'm certainly not giving up on him for next year and beyond, but he is done for this year as fas as I'm concerned.