We can probably skip anyone’s start at this point and set our rotation how we want? The probability of Phillies going 1-5 against Cubs and Nats seems slim.
Hard to blame the team for the last three games. Arizona had everything to play for and we essentially have very little to play for this week.
It’d be great to get a bye but that seemed like a remote chance.
Peralta gets the ball in game one because he is our brand name starter.
I don’t think Myers has played himself into a demotion for the postseason rotation.
Rea’s last four starts are not what we would want in October. Plus, the Dodgers hit him very hard in August.
Civale and Montas improved enough to possibly overtake Rea.
DL Hall has been terrific since returning.
How much overt piggybacking can we plan on in October?
Ortiz or Turang will slide over to SS. We wil need a SS or 3B next year. I don’t think Monasterio or Black is a starter at those positions.
There are some affordable infielder free agents, I think.
Burnes has 5.75 ERA over last seven starts. Season ERA: 3.28
https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-astros-corbin-burnes-haircut-TKPL6C2ZZFHYHJQHLXH7AIFYZM/
Noticed only 3 K for Freddy tonight. Are there any peripheral indicators we should be concerned about?
Seems like he normally is good for a strikeout per inning.