Javy not playing game one. Not sure about putting in two lesser defensive players on the same side of the infield. (McKinstry at SS and Vierling at 3B) in the same game. Seems to be a possible disadvantage for Kenta. Seems like McKinstry-Gio in one game and maybe Baez-Viering in the 2nd game might be better - unless Javy is injured.
What if Manning pitches brilliantly in Game 2 today? What then? It seems like it would be a serious **** move to send him back to Toledo then.
How much rope does Parker get here? Just looks uncomfortable and overmatched at the plate. Sending him to Toledo would not be a punishment, it would be a reset. I know the idea of Akil Baddoo coming up isn't that exciting with his robust .212 BA, but his OBP is solid at .366, but he'd be a fill-in as Matt Vierling has earned a chance to play every day - at least for now. I have always thought that Matty V could be the best player in that Philly trade and if he puts it all together with his speed and power, he could be a really good player.