Yesterday, I wrote about Joe Girardi’s statement regarding Mariano Rivera, in which he proclaimed that Rivera would be available for “multiple innings” in Game 6. This was obviously interesting information although it was somewhat ambiguous. Today, we’re hearing a bit more about that remark, via Bryan Hoch (MLB). According to Hoch, Girardi further explained his remark saying that Rivera will, indeed, be available for two innings and “maybe a little more.”
Now, using common sense, by “a little more,” I think it’s safe to say that Girardi is referring to individual outs rather than full innings. With that said, could we could see Mariano Rivera come in for a rare 3-inning save tonight? What if the Yankees lead the Phillies by a single run after the 6th? It’s undoubtedly an unlikely move and a risky one, particularly if Philly manages to win against Rivera and force a Game 7, however, given the circumstances, I definitely wouldn’t argue with the decision if Girardi went that route. In high leverage situations, which a Game 6 most certainly is, you go with your best, right?
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