buffs44444 wrote:

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Union4Sox wrote:

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I don't see a World Series thread, so I'll post this here.

Anyone know why the Phillies have not considered starting Happ?

The Phillies definitely have an AL offense that will finally give the Yanks a challenge (I hope) and lets not forget they are the defending champs. But, Pedro and Hamels do not match up well against the Yanks IMO. You have to at least think about using Happ right? I mean, any Yankee fan will tell you that nothing scares them more than good, young pitching that the lineup has yet to see.

Most likely due to Happ's innings limits. Happ had 118IP in 2007, 160IP in 2008, and in his first full year in the majors he's already over 170IP this year. I would imagine that the Phils will use him as much as possible in the WS however.

Also, we'll post a WS thread as soon as the match-up is set......which probably means later tonight after the Angels lay down.

I have to be honest, i still don't think Happ is very good. I think he's just been lucky. He doesn't strike guys out (6.45 K/9), he doesn't have a low walk rate (just over 3 BB/9) and he certainly doesn't get ground balls (0.56 G/F). Unless he keeps this up for another few years, I'd easily take Hamels or Pedro over him when it matters. I take it you both wholly disagree with that opinion?

edit: Then again...with the exception of Pedro's walk rate, Pedro and Hamels have pretty blah peripherals this year as well. I'd still rather one of them though.