I would imagine the conversation went something like this
Shapiro: So Ross and I agree that Liriano is the best fit for the game, and gives us the greatest chance to win.
Gibby: Stromans our guy, he has done it in the past for us. The team will really get behind him and make plays. Score a lot of run. He will really battle out there.
Shapiro: John, Marcus has struggled against the Os this year. You as the manager has the final decision and we will respect it,
Gibby: Listen Mark, The team is not going to get behind a starter who joined us at the deadline. They have been battling with Stroman you know, he got the job done in the playoffs last year. He is going to make the Os make weak contact, and the team will play good defense. You ride the horse that got you there, that will battle for you.