It works out just perfectly. Liriano starts and Stro is in the Pen and then in the ALDS they can reevaluate because the first three anyway are likely going to be Happ, Sanch, Estrada.
Its the playoffs and teams are there for a reason. Choices are not great.... Verlander + pretty scary lineup or superb bullpen and a lineup that can put up a dud or go off.
We match up better with the O's but neither is a gimme.
Depends on a lot... When do we lock up home field advantage for the wild card? If we don't have it locked up for the last game Sanchez may pitch against the Red Sox. A lot of variables. Right now likely Happ or Sanchez.
I really don't think it would cross their mind... you have to get to the DS first and do what is best for the team. My guess pitchers will be shortened up and players will be subbed out in the 6th or 7th..... Just enough so they get rested up but still get some swings in.n
I would assume they would play the starters for the majority and try to lineup their pitching accordingly as long as we had the #1 wild card spot wrapped up.