Where does starting Leake in Game 4 rank on the stupidity chart? - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

10-11-2012, 10:55 AM

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Re: Where does starting Leake in Game 4 rank on the stupidity chart?

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Originally Posted by Blitz Dorsey

2. Most teams go with a 3-man rotation anyway in the postseason.

Not really. Most teams use a 4 man rotation. The Giants did.
The Giants didn't panic and start Cain on short rest.

Starting Leake was the right idea, IMO. It gave us the best chance to split the last 2 games.

Even if Cain has his "A" game, Latos has the ability to match him.

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