horsefeathers how meatbally it might seem, i don't want anyone but montero catching arrieta in the playoffs and with how well he's been hitting (even if it is a lefty) it's enough for me not to care that much about same handed matchup in for a few ABs Fair enough, I'd be fine doing it if they feel it will really make a difference for Jake. I don't give a horsefeathers how well Montero looked in a limited sample on top of facing a LHP with his history vs them, I hope the "hot hand" theory isn't the reason for starting him. i'm not saying it overrides everything or is hugely important, but it's a lot more than a hot hand. he made a mechanical adjustment and has looked appreciably better since. to me, there's more to it than if he were just hitting better lately.