What's the playoff starting rotation, then?

[KatJ]

Arrieta and Lester are definites, then Hendricks. Would Wood be the fourth guy then? I noticed Jason Hammel isn't on the 25 man -- would he not be available then unless someone is hurt, or can Maddon tweak the roster before every game or every series?

[Andy]

Arrieta and Lester are definites, then Hendricks. Would Wood be the fourth guy then? I noticed Jason Hammel isn't on the 25 man -- would he not be available then unless someone is hurt, or can Maddon tweak the roster before every game or every series?

Unless I'm mistaken, the 25-man you're referring to was the wild-card game roster. The Cubs haven't revealed the LDS roster. Hammel will be on it as the 4th starter replacing one of the bench players or relievers.

[davell]

Haren has pitched well against the Cards. I guess I wouldn't be shocked if he were our 4th this series.

[Andy]

Haren has pitched well against the Cards. I guess I wouldn't be shocked if he were our 4th this series.

I sure as hell hope not.

[KatJ]

Haren has pitched well against the Cards. I guess I wouldn't be shocked if he were our 4th this series.

 

Oh, duh. Haren, of course.

[KatJ]

Arrieta and Lester are definites, then Hendricks. Would Wood be the fourth guy then? I noticed Jason Hammel isn't on the 25 man -- would he not be available then unless someone is hurt, or can Maddon tweak the roster before every game or every series?

Unless I'm mistaken, the 25-man you're referring to was the wild-card game roster. The Cubs haven't revealed the LDS roster. Hammel will be on it as the 4th starter replacing one of the bench players or relievers.

 

Yeah, I think you're right. That makes sense. I wonder if Maddon will add Haren too or instead of Hammel?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

For the Cards series I want Lester, Hendricks, and Arrieta.

Good because that's what you're getting.