tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post2877972949716321831..comments2023-10-28T08:31:25.462-04:00Comments on Subway Squawkers - A Yankees-Mets Rivalry Blog: Shocker! I actually defend Joe Torre (a little) on something!Subway Squawkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156896665605326549noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-36265510595539977172010-09-26T19:07:24.594-04:002010-09-26T19:07:24.594-04:00The only thing I can think of here is that Joe pla...The only thing I can think of here is that Joe planned NOT to use Wells in the ALDS - he went with Cone and Pettitte in games 1 and 2 at the Stadium - figuring he would be up 2-0 and Mendoza would pitch game 3. Unfortunately, Andy lost game 2 (to yecch! Jaret Wright), so Joe was forced to go to Wells in game 3. Interesting that with all the talk of Andy's postseason success, 1997 is never mentioned - where he lost both his starts to Cleveland.Jonmouk71https://www.blogger.com/profile/15689660857472257747noreply@blogger.com