Re: ALCS - Indians vs Red Sox
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I think he stays in, but...
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Beckett should stay in the game and give the bullpen the rest.
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they haven't pitched in almost a week. they have an off day on Monday. the bullpen is and should be more than rested.
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I phrased that badly. I know they're rested.
I want to minimize the chance they could become exhausted if they're used extensively in the next few games. All it takes is a couple bad starts to drain the bullpen. Beckett's at exactly 80 pitches through 6 IP. He can easily go 7 and probably 8. If the lead stays at 5+, send Gagne out to close the game.
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