Pitching for a playoff series

[Bahama O's Fan]

If we were starting a playoff series now, what is your rotation?

[SteveA]

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Joe Saunders, obviously.

But seriously...its a tough call. Tillman is #1. Probably then Ubaldo. Picking 2 of Chen, Gonzo, and Gausman...right now I'd lean to Gausman. The Chen/Gonzo decision might come down to the opponent.

[eddie83]

At this point I think Game 1 would be Gausman. Tillman Game 2 then Chen unless it is a right heavy lineup, then I would flip a coin.

[backwardsk]

Good topic. In a 5 game, I'd go Tillman, jimenez, chen*, Gausman. In a 7 game, I'd go Jimenez, chen*, Tillman, Gausman.

*replace with Gonzalez depending on opponent.

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[Aristotelian]

Tillman, Chen, Gausman, Ubaldo

[Aristotelian]

By the way, we need a good reverse jinx to cancel out this thread.

[Il BuonO]

Tillman, Gausman, Chen, Jiminez

[ExileAngelos]

Better question: Who do you got for a one game playoff?

[sportsfan8703]

Better question: Who do you got for a one game playoff?

Gausman 6.0 W

O'day 1.2 H

Britton 1.1 S

[Jonesy10]

Both the Yankees and Angels don't really have huge splits regarding lefty vs righty. The Yankees are actually better against lefties surprisingly. Against the Blue Jays I would only allow one of these 7 pitchers to pitch: Gausman or Jimenez start, one can come on in relief if needed (if they're dominating they can go deep but really only need to go 2 or 3 innings), then I would definitely use Givens, O'Day, and Britton. Brach and Roe are the only other two I would consider using. My reasoning is that the Jays absolutely kill lefties. They're good against righties but not nearly as good as they are against south paws. These 7 pitchers represent our best 7 pitchers against RH hitters. Unconventional, but Tillman has an ERA under 3 against everyone besides Toronto but they have lit him up, Chen is a lefty, and Gonzo has been too inconsistent up to this point and gives up too many homers.

So...

Jimenez/Gausman get the start

Definitely use out of the pen:

Givens

DOD

Britton

If needed:

Gausman/Jimenez (whoever doesn't start)

Brach

Roe