Charlie Manuel had been somewhat tight-lipped regarding his game two starter for the World Series, but when he didn't immediately go with Cole Hamels, the writing was on the wall that we might see Pedro Martinez follow Cliff Lee in the rotation. Interestingly, neither pitcher was on the Phillies roster at the start of the season. Always fun to think back to spring training, when if someone had said, the Phillies will once again be in the World Series... and Cliff Lee and Pedro Martinez will get the first two starts...
King Cole, last year's World Series MVP, will pitch game three, the first back in Philly. Then, we'll either see Lee again, or either Blanton or Happ. My money's on Lee, but a lot will be determined by the performances and outcomes of the first three games.
What is your confidence level for each of the Phils' three starters in their respective slots for the Series? In Charlie's decision to go with Pedro?










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October 28, 2009








