Matt

Why not? Patrick's a long relief guy. He can step in an emergency if a starter is getting shelled. I don't know what Senzatela provides that the theoretical version of Woody doesn't.

I don't think Harrison is even part of the equation. It's whether you trust Senzatela (RHP) or Woody (RHP). It doesn't matter what split you look at, Woody's better. I don't think this should be a difficult decision.

Yea, to me it comes down to IP. Drew's averaging 7 IP over three postseason starts. Henderson's giving them 4.5 over two. It's obviously worked out for both teams, but when we're splitting hairs in terms of peripherals, I like guys who can go deeper. Their starters have the edge IMO, while we have the bullpen advantage. In the end it's splitting hairs either way. Swing of the bat kind of thing.

I don't think Henderson vs Rasmussen is pretty close. Given the way Freddy has been pitching since he got to Tampa I don't think Freddy vs Henderson is close either. We need Miz to go game one if for no other reason that he could see more potential innings later in the series.

We're gonna be in a situation where starters are going to see relief innings if needed. We've got multiple capable multiple inning relievers. Extremely unlikely that we're going to come close to needing all 13 relief pitchers. Let Woody onto the roster. Senzatela, thank you for your service.

I didn't know about this rule. It definitely diminishes the chance he gets a spot on the roster. I would love to see Woody on the mound in a series clinching game (hopefully up by five runs). But I'm just not sure you can mess with what's worked the post-season, even if we haven't come close to using up our bullpen. I guess in the end I'm gonna trust the team and their evaluation of Woody.

I already want to watch this one again.

Thought this was interesting in the Longenhagen Prospect Chat today on Fangraphs:

Why not?

Good to see Thompson get the promotion.

I actually think most would take Anderson. He's a potential ace that doesn't strictly rely on overpowering batters, though he's got a great fastball. But his arsenal, his command, all of it coming from the left side...I don't see a potential bust here. I think he's a frontline guy as soon as he steps into a Mariners uniform.

Would think this means either an Adams promotion or a Wilken demotion or release.

The real nice thing about Pratt and Lara signing those deals is they're both extremely tradable on them. I'm not saying I expect either to be moved, but I can envision a world where they're both good, solid regulars locked in to nice long term deals, and a couple of the guys behind them (whether it's Made, Pena, Adamczewski, Jett, Payne, Ebel, etc.) become so undeniable that they force the team to make move(s).

Pete Crow-Armstrong.

I think the Naylor deal might have been a hint at where they're going with Contreras. I understand that Naylor has yet to light it up at the MLB level, but he's at least solid behind the plate. Him and Quero could make for the tandem at catcher. Megill should have value. I don't think Vaughn will.