*OT* I think the 2nd, possible winning scenario for Sox is this: checking out his stats this year (see you are rubbing off)...apparently if Burkett can survive the 1st inning or 2, he is often good until 5 or 6. I could see a scenario in which Burkett gets thru 4th or 5th with minimal damage...at that point, I think you gotta consider Wakefield for a couple innings (to get to Timlin)...
Wakefield, I believe, did that very thing back in the day (final game vs. Braves in 92...on 2 day/1 day rest)..
For Burkett, if he starts, its all about 1st couple innings..if Grady leaves him in after 5 MAX, he's a moron, IMO...Yankee hitters will adjust and get his 2nd/3rd time around...Yankees often don't start fast (run production) at home, so yeah, he does have a shot...but I'd still rather have Pedro, no matter what
And yeah, Nomar has got to wake up...he's a superstar (or was) and hard to believe he won't get some big hits (even if losses) in next game or 2...
I think it will go 7, and be close to the very end... |
