Quote:
Originally Posted by browna
Stroman has given up the most runs of a Jays starter in 12 games in that last outing. Of course, the Jays starters gave up less then 2 runs in those 12 games, and Stroman 4.
Gibby rolling the dice, but probably doing this in part for Stroman and the team. If Liriano was part of the team since the beginning of the year, I wager he gets the ball.
Hopefully Gibby has a quick hook if required, and hopefully Stroman's nerves and excitement doesn't get the better of him.
|
There are a few articles on the internet and also Shapiro's interview on Tim and Sid that allude to both Stroman and Liriano pitching in the wild card game.
I think Stroman will go through the order twice and at the first sign of trouble, Liriano will come in. I think the plan is for Stroman to go at least 5 innings hopefully keep the O's under 3 runs, and then have Liriano come in for 2 shutdown innings, leading to Biagini, Cecil, Grilli in the 8th and Osuna in the 9th.
Unless of course Stroman can't even get through the order the first time.