German Out - What are the Starting Pitcher Matchups vs. Yanks

[MileHighTwinsFan]

ESPN just reported that Domingo German of the Yankees is out for the playoffs.  This has pretty significant ramifications for a likely Twins vs. Yankees series.  Aaron Boone on MLB Network also sounded like he was counting on Luis Severino to be back in the rotation - assuming his remaining two starts this season go well.

 

So what do the starting pitching match ups look like for a Twins vs. Yanks series?

 

Will the Yanks use a bullpen game?

Does this development impact what the Twins do?

 

 

 

 

 

[SpicyGarvSauce]

They'll sign Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte to pitch against the Twins, considering those guys owned the Twins in their careers.

[John Kelsey]

Severino is back, which is unfortunate, and Paxton is pitching really well. 

I'd guess they go:
Paxton

Severino

Tanaka

Happ/CC

[Mike Sixel]

Severino is back, which is unfortunate, and Paxton is pitching really well.

I'd guess they go:

Paxton

Severino

Tanaka

Happ/CC

Concur, but CC won't make the roster, I don't think.

[cmoss84]

 

Severino is back, which is unfortunate, and Paxton is pitching really well. 

I'd guess they go:
Paxton

Severino

Tanaka

Happ/CC

I'm guessing your top 3, then using Happ and CC as long relief (and by long relief, I mean 2 inn). I could see either Paxton or Tanaka starting games 1 and 4. 

[Puckett34]

 

Severino is back, which is unfortunate, and Paxton is pitching really well. 

I'd guess they go:
Paxton

Severino

Tanaka

Happ/CC

I was texting my brother in law (a Yankee fan, nobody's perfect) about the potential Yankees playoff rotation in the ALDS. His was similar, only no CC, just a Happ/Bullpen game.

 

I'd assume they'd rather have Severino pitch at home vs game 3 on the road.

 

Gotta say that if the Twins do play the Yankees in the ALDS, or any round really, the final score for every game will be 11-10. Every game will last 6 hours.

[Squirrel]

 

I was texting my brother in law (a Yankee fan, nobody's perfect) about the potential Yankees playoff rotation in the ALDS. His was similar, only no CC, just a Happ/Bullpen game.

 

I'd assume they'd rather have Severino pitch at home vs game 3 on the road.

 

Gotta say that if the Twins do play the Yankees in the ALDS, or any round really, the final score for every game will be 11-10. Every game will last 6 hours.

And go deep into extras

[FlauerPauer]

I'll take the Twins chances against that rotation.

[SpicyGarvSauce]

 

I'll take the Twins chances against that rotation.

Yeah, but would you take the Twins chances against the Yankee lineup?

 

I think that is the bigger (more important) question...

[cmoss84]

Everyone on here keeps talking about 4 different matchups for 4 different games. How many days off are in between? Will pitcher 1 be available for game 4 for each team? 

[Diesel]

Everyone on here keeps talking about 4 different matchups for 4 different games. How many days off are in between? Will pitcher 1 be available for game 4 for each team?

The Game 4 starter would have a day less of rest. But pitchers have done well with 3 days rest. CC Sabathia did it for several starts in a row for the Brewers and was amazing. I would honestly start odorizzi for Game 1 and 4, while having Berrios for 2 and 5 and a Perez/bullpen game 3