Happ may not be the most lights out guy we have (Estrada, Sanchez, Stroman, Liriano, heck even Dickey on occasion has filthy stuff) but Happ has shown amazing consistency this year. You know what you are going to get from Happ and that's a great chance to win the game. He's less likely to blow it in the first inning than all the other choices.
I think ideally, if the schedule and standings allow, you have Happ as your starter and then Estrada or Sanchez available to come in in relief with a quick hook. If you win, still leaves Stroman and either Estrada/Sanchez as your game 1 & 2 starters in the ALDS with Happ as your game 3 guy.
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