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Pedro to start Game 3? Really, Charlie?

Found October 09, 2009 on The Recliner GM: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Pedro Martinez,  Joe Blanton
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies

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I’m as big a supporter of Charlie Manuel as anyone, but his decision to start Pedro Martinez in a critical Game 3, over Joe Blanton and JA Happ, doesn’t make one bit of sense to me. First of all, if Saturday’s game is played, it’s going to be below freezing and very, very hard for the [...] Related posts:Phils start tough week against RedsThat’s Enough, CharlieIt’s Game 4 all over again! Stairs’ blast gives Phils series
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Cold play

Via PhilliesFlow.com  |  October 09, 2009
Todd Zolecki says that Pedro Martinez will start game three.

Breaking news: J.A. Happ will start Game 3 Sunday

Via Beerleaguer  |  October 10, 2009
Thanks to today's postponement, Charlie Manuel will hand it off to left-hander J.A. Happ for tomorrow night's make-up game, rather than previously scheduled starter Pedro Martinez, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 30. Happ (12-4, 2.93) tossed a complete-game shutout against Colorado Aug. 5, striking out 10. The Phils are lined up to start all lefties against the Rockies this series.

Happ to start instead

Via CBSSports.com  |  October 10, 2009
The snow in Colorado has scrapped Philadelphia's plans for Pedro Martinez to make his first postseason start in five years. The Phillies will send rookie J.A. Happ to the mound instead of Martinez for Game 3.

Phils' Martinez No Stranger To Pressure In Game Three NLDS

Via Bleacher Report  |  October 10, 2009
The year is 1999 and in the deciding game of the ALDS, Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez enters a tie 8-8 game in the fourth inning in the contest against the Cleveland Indians...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

Manuel chooses Pedro to start Game 3 for Phils

Via Sports Illustrated  |  October 09, 2009
DENVER (AP) -- Pedro Martinez is getting the ball and the call in another big game.

Helping the Phillies

Via Baseball Musings  |  October 11, 2009
Phillies Nation notes how the white out helped the Phillies in the LDS: Third, and probably the most important advantage the postponing gave the Phillies, was it gave them the ability to set their rotation how they wanted to finish the series. Pedro Martinez was originally scheduled to get the ball for last nights game, now [...]

Pedro to Get The Nod For Game Three

Via Bleacher Report  |  October 09, 2009
Charlie Manuel decided to go with Pedro Martinez for game three, no surprise. However my problem was that Manuel maybe over managed the game. Reality is Charlie Manuel threw two starters in JA Happ and Joe Blanton, while they were losing...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

Game 3 for Rockies-Phillies in Denver postponed due to snow

Via Baltimore Sun  |  October 10, 2009
The cold and snow in Colorado scrapped plans for Pedro Martinez's first postseason start in five years.

Rockies Must Score Early To Have Success In Game 3

Via Bleacher Report  |  October 09, 2009
After much anticipation, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel named future hall of famer Pedro Martinez the game three starter for Saturday night’s match up at Coors Field...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

Baseball Notebook: Snow postpones Game 3 of Phillies-Rockies series

Via Post-Gazette  |  October 11, 2009
Snow in Denver scrapped plans for Pedro Martinez's first postseason start in five years.

Phillies' Manuel not tipping his hand

Via Washington Times  |  October 09, 2009
PHILADELPHIA | The Philadelphia Phillies might not know who's going to start Game 3 of their National League Division Series with the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, or they might just be playing coy. Either way, manager Charlie Manuel still wasn't ready to pick a starter out of his stockpile of options for Saturday's game in Denver, though there at least were indications...

Game #3: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Via Rockies Locker  |  October 10, 2009
This is the pivotal game in this series with it all tied up at one game apiece. Righty Jason Hammel will start for the Rockies against Pedro Martinez of the Phillies. Hammel pitched in 34 games (30 starts) for the Rockies this year and he was 10-8 with a 4.33 ERA and a [...]
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