g-ice
aka #DiamondNightmare
I wouldn't "replace" German, as much as I would use him as that 5th starter/opening role, where he'd just go through the lineup one time. He has gruly overachieved this season. We can build on his successes and work on his weaknesses (2nd & 3rd times through the lineup).
It would be great for Severino to come back and pick back up where he left, minus tipping pitches. But that's a lot to ask. Same with Monty, Loisiaga and Betances.
Honestly, if Deivi Garcia looks competent in AAA (I honestly haven't been paying attention recently), maybe get him a spot start or two in August in MLB, before he hits his innings limit. We do have to makeup 4 games, so the opportunities will be there. It wouldn't hurt. It'll give us a true look at how he handles it and performs.
But IF we can't make a deal for a significant SP rotation upgrade, then we'd have to utilize the opener philosophy. It would be strange, but we have enough quality arms to make it work. But even that would depend on starters 1-4 being able to give 5-6 quality innings regularly. I would hope that Boone would have the sense to limit Betances, Britton, Ottovino and Chapman though.
That’s what I basically implied already breh





