tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988056744112885469.post2219045258143744706..comments2009-11-04T11:35:30.903-05:00Andrew Katzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08605893532097091359noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988056744112885469.post-48514114640298113762009-11-04T11:35:31.136-05:002009-11-04T11:35:31.136-05:00Agreed. The big difference in Rivera as a set-up man in 1996 and the lack of a set-up man this year. But who do the Phillies have when a surgically repaired Pedro Martinez wears out at the same time? At least the Yankees have Mo at the end. Do you really have faith as a Phillies fan that Ryan Madson or Brad Lidge will get the job done?<br /><br />It could be a battle of the bullpens tonight which should be scary for both fan basesAndrew Katzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08605893532097091359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988056744112885469.post-52274408668186601932009-11-04T11:08:37.457-05:002009-11-04T11:08:37.457-05:00You&#39;re neglecting to mention one thing (and you mentioned it in an earlier post): Whereas the Yankees in &#39;96 had Rivera setting up (reliably) for John Wettland, they this year have no reliable option setting up for Rivera. (Also, apparently Pettite started game 5, not the clinching game 6 for the Yankees in 1996- and it looks like he had regular rest). So what happens when the now older Pettite going on 3 days rest wears out in the 5th or 6th? Who do you put in there? And how long would you throw Rivera without jeopardizing his effectiveness and availability for a potential Game 7? I say Phillies in 7.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com