Ohtani in the outfield during the postseason?

[packs]

Why would you want a cold outfielder for game 7? He hasn’t played all year what kind of play can you expect him to make that your every day outfielder won’t?

[BobbyStrawberry]

Dave Roberts just doesn't have that Joe Maddon in him.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by packs

Why would you want a cold outfielder for game 7? He hasn’t played all year what kind of play can you expect him to make that your every day outfielder won’t?

As it talks about in the linked article, it probably has to do with being able to have him pitch in relief and also stay in the lineup once he is done pitching. If they just used him to close (and there's no blown save) then maybe not an issue.

[bk400]

A question for Dodgers fans: Bottom of the 9th, Game 7 of the World Series, up by 1. Top of the lineup due up for your opponent. Who do want on the hill, Tanner Scott or Shohei Ohtani?

[packs]

Originally Posted by jayshum

As it talks about in the linked article, it probably has to do with being able to have him pitch in relief and also stay in the lineup once he is done pitching. If they just used him to close (and there's no blown save) then maybe not an issue.

I think that would be an Aaron Boone-esque move for a manager to make. It’s game 7 and the 10th inning. You lean on the guys who got you there all year not Ohtani (or in Boone’s case, Nestor Cortes). I wouldn’t put him in when I need outs late in the World Series. I guess if he started the game but having him start game 7 when you’re counting on his bat seems counterintuitive.

[bk400]

Originally Posted by packs

I think that would be an Aaron Boone-esque move for a manager to make. It’s game 7 and the 10th inning. You lean on the guys who got you there all year not Ohtani (or in Boone’s case, Nestor Cortes). I wouldn’t put him in when I need outs late in the World Series. I guess if he started the game but having him start game 7 when you’re counting on his bat seems counterintuitive.

I see Yankees fans haven't forgotten about Nestor Cortes...

[bk400]

Originally Posted by packs

I think that would be an Aaron Boone-esque move for a manager to make. It’s game 7 and the 10th inning. You lean on the guys who got you there all year not Ohtani (or in Boone’s case, Nestor Cortes). I wouldn’t put him in when I need outs late in the World Series. I guess if he started the game but having him start game 7 when you’re counting on his bat seems counterintuitive.

Right now, if you put a gun to my head, I'd rather have Ohtani or Sheehan or even Kershaw come in cold to get 3 outs in the 10th than Blake Treinen or Tanner Scott. Those two guys seem to have blown every hold or save chance this month.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Roberts always gets way too cute with his bullpen. If he's smart he will turn whichever starters aren't starting into bulk/long relievers in the playoffs.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

the amount of times in the last month the Dodgers starters have allowed 5 hits or less (with a couple of no-hit bids thrown in) and no runs and left with a multi run lead only for the Dodgers to lose is mind-blowing. Their starting pitching has been off the hook for weeks now and they're still only playing .500 ball

[bk400]

Bullpen adventure again in the bottom of the 8th....