He couldn't have. He was thinking about the playoffs just like he said he wasn't. I don't think it was that. He had to start a 5th starter Thursday, Friday, or Saturday-that was certain. The coaching staff thinks that Hill is more effective when given more than normal rest, so the 5th starter spot was moved to Thursday. Then Lou had to decide who to start-Trachsel, Marshall, Hart, or Gallagher? That's where he messed up, not in thinking about the playoffs. He should have started Hart or Gallagher instead of Trachsel (I personally believe Marshall's arm is in bad shape right now). Yeah, people have called for Marshall, but he's been as bad as Trachsel. I would have gone with Hill, or Hart at the very least.