Does Maddon still have confidence to use these guys in tight situations?
DR: Maddon will definitely have the confidence in Wheeler. I think it was just a slip up. Wheeler pitched amazingly well in Game Two, and for that alone he needs to be used. Balfour is another story. Knowing what Maddon tries to do, he will still try to use him in big situations, but that will be a mistake. Over a long series, he becomes too hittable, and he doesn’t have great breaking stuff. Major-league hitters are used to high heat and will hit it after a while. He will be good in Games One, and Two, but not long after that. Christian Karcole – Phillies Co-Community Leader RD: Hamels is 3-0 in the postseason, with an immortal 1.23 ERA. He’s allowed only three earned runs in 22 innings pitched while averaging exactly one strikeout per inning. Does the young southpaw add to his sterling postseason resume with a strong W.S., or does he fall back to Earth? CK: In my opinion, he’s already on Earth. I honestly think he is this good, and right now, he has so much confidence, which is huge
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