With the next two games as a "warm up" to the playoff action, Smokes seems to be giving some of his regular day guys a break. This extends to starting pitching as well. Dougie Fresh is set to go five innings unless his pitch count is "ridiculously low." SchEYEzer was supposed to throw a couple innings tomorrow, but someone stepped on his ankle last night and it's slightly twisted (my money's on Coke as the culprit). Instead, Smokes is starting Downs, Marte, Putkonen...whoever loses Rock, Paper, Scissors probably. I bet El Diablo or Papa Potato could lose the straw poll and end up starting.
Don't fret though! If the bullpen is looking a little thin, never fear! Donnie Kelly is always available to pitch a few. That's almost a direct quote for Smokes, by the by. When in doubt, Smokes' strategy is "use Donnie K."
I understand resting the fellas, but let's not lose momentum going into the playoffs!
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