I know we all are assuming Miz Game 1 and Henderson Game 2. But how about the other way around?
Why?
Well, I am not crazy about our starting options on the road, whether it’s Gasser, Ray, and/or bullpen. Pitching Miz Game 1, he isn’t going again until Game 5. He’d have his typical 5 days rest this way. Henderson goes Game 2 and would likely only be available out of the pen maybe for Game 5, if needed.
If it’s Henderson Game 1, could he go short rest and pitch Game 4? Then Miz could still go Game 2 and 5 on “normal” 4 day rest. This way our top two pitchers pitch 4/5 of the series. And if we win in 3 or 4, we still could go Miz/Henderson Games 1/2 of the NLCS on regular rest for Henderson and extra rest for Miz.
Is this a possibility yet?