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Originally Posted by stignasty
Imagine if the Flames were tied for the last playoff spot and the Oilers played their AHL lineup to throw the game for the other team.
Yes, the Red Sox choked big down the stretch, but still, the Yankees play their normal lineup and don't tell Johnson what pitch is coming, they're in a one game playoff instead of counting down to spring training.
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The only regular that didn't play for the Yanks is thier ace closer, Rivera. If the tables were turned and the Yanks were fighting for a spot, Rivera would have been in for sure.