Was Gibbons just playing a game when he said Price wouldn't be available? Bannister puts Choo/Fielder back to back, maybe expecting no lefties will be available? Although I think he did that often this season with Beltre 4th.
I said this earlier, what if they believe Sanchez has made mechanical or psychological adjustments? He does look more calm and confident than a month ago. It's certainly possible, not that I would bet on it.
It's possible they believe he has made some sort of mechanical adjustment that has somewhat fixed his control problems. But I agree, if Sanchez gives up a HR to a LHB I'm going to freak.
At the end of the day we just want to be entertained. I've been very entertained since they got Tulowitzki, and tomorrow looks like it could be a very good game. Hopefully we get to watch another series but if not we can watch the Leafs! Oh wait