Managerial decisions a HUGE factor in the game tonight

[Davey]

Tonight its not only a matter of when to pull your starter, or when to put in your setup man and closer like it is in a regular season game.

Tonight each manager has about 3-4 starters that can be used as well as getting extra innings from a proven reliever. Balancing all this, IMO,

will be a crucial factor. I expect very short leashes on the starters and extended innings for proven relievers. Hoping to get at least two innings

tonight from Britton. I am glad that Aaron Sanchez pitched 7 innings Sunday and hopefully will not be available.

With this said, Buck has a chance to shine tonight!

LETS GO O'S!!!!!!

[canonfaz]

I think you're going to see Bundy pretty soon tonight if Tillman gets in any trouble early.

[Spy Fox]

Gibbons might have already made a mistake in his managerial decisions by pitching Stroman instead of Liriano. At least I hope so.

[Bradysburns]

Gibbons might have already made a mistake in his managerial decisions by pitching Stroman instead of Liriano. At least I hope so.

He'll have Liriano out of the pen if he needs to pull the trigger. I have a feeling we're going to see a pitcher's duel... Final score 3-2 Orioles, or something like that.

[Davey]

I'm a bit concerned that Tillman is not 100%. His velocity has been down recently and he compensates for that by reducing fastballs. Big question is the 2nd starter brought into that game. Bundy or UJ?

[LookitsPuck]

I worry about Tillman. He usually starts off slow. And his command and velocity hasn't been there.

[callahan09]

Eh, let's just start Britton, tell him to pitch like he's closing, and just let him go as long he can before it starts to look like he's in trouble. I'm legitimately curious to see how long he can go! What better time to roll the die on a sure-fire stupid idea than a playoff elimination game, am I right?

[brianod]

Let's score 10 in the first so we don't have to worry about it

[UpstateNYfan]

How many replays will Gibbons be allowed tonight? He seems to get a few extra now and then.

[Davey]

I think I called this one...feeling a bit down right now. What was Buck thinking??

[Barnaby Graves]

C'mon guys.... I posted this thread the morning of the wild card game and I think I should get some love and credit for the insight of the title of my post. Help me celebrate my 100th post!!! Do I sound desperate for attention on this board??....OK I AM!

Wtf do you really want? Move on.

[OFFNY]

C'mon guys.... I posted this thread the morning of the wild card game and I think I should get some love and credit for the insight of the title of my post. Help me celebrate my 100th post!!! Do I sound desperate for attention on this board??....OK I AM!

Wtf do you really want? Move on.

o