Who sits for Slater in Game One?

[Fiver6565]

If out RHH backup outfielder was still Ryan McKenna, would they start him in a playoff game?  If not then why start Slater?  How is Slater any better than McKenna?

[Sports Guy]

37 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

Could be, McCann is hitting the ball well right now. Saying that, I think Rivera might be the DH with Adley behind the plate. Not sure Hyde will basically bench Adley for McCann in a playoff game.

I had the same thought. But McCann is playing well and Burnes likes throwing to him. 
 

And we have the extra bench guys, so if you have to lose the DH, you have the possibility of doing it.

[Aristotelian]

38 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

Could be, McCann is hitting the ball well right now. Saying that, I think Rivera might be the DH with Adley behind the plate. Not sure Hyde will basically bench Adley for McCann in a playoff game.

Just my opinion, we shouldn't be stretching to stack RHB's against a LHP with reverse splits. Unless they have numbers specifically on Rivera or Slater hitting LHP's with good changeups, they should stick with the best overall player. Even if McCann catches, I am not convinced Rivera would be the best DH option. 

[forphase1]

Voted Cowser, not because it's what I'd do or want to see,  but what I expect.  I hope I'm wrong,  but I expect Hyde/Elias/Sigbot to start Slater.

[Sports Guy]

We don’t have a lot of at bats vs Ragans but Adley is 4-6 with a walk and a double. McCann is 1-3. Rivera is 0-1 with a walk. No at bats for Slater.

[Tony-OH]

29 minutes ago, CTBear said:

McCann has caught Corbin’s last 3 outings where he’s looked close to unhittable. I don’t think they mess with that

Good point. You very well be right.

[Tony-OH]

12 minutes ago, forphase1 said:

Voted Cowser, not because it's what I'd do or want to see,  but what I expect.  I hope I'm wrong,  but I expect Hyde/Elias/Sigbot to start Slater.

Can't see them sitting Cowser. He hasn't sat much against lefties all year.