Who does Maddon start with tonight? I think it has to be Price...he can't afford to give up a run and Price can give him multiple innings.
My second vote would be Howell.
In no way shape or form can he keep Balfour out there.
Thomas is a very inconsistent goaltender who takes far too many unnecessary risks, IMO. He also has very poor rebound control.
When he's on a good streak, he's fine, but his bad streaks are bad.
Coco, regular season after 8/1:
.341/.407/.423/.830 in 142 PA
Coco, postseason:
.417/.517/.500/1.017 in 29 PA
FYI, Jacoby Ellsbury last postseason:
.360/.429/.520/.949 in 28 PA