I'm confused why you'd start Ryan over Maeda in game 3 of round 1, but Maeda over Ryan in game 1 of round 2.
If post season experience matters, why wouldn't you want it for the elimination game (round 1, game 3)?
I'd rather see Maeda start game three than Ryan.
And I would give little or no thought to subsequent series when making that decision.
Win the WC round, THEN worry about the Division Series.
I've said before I think it's likely this is Dick's last year.
BSN is almost certainly not doing Twins next year, just seems like the time for a change has come.