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Originally Posted by tk13
But you still need a starter who can go 6 or 7 and match up with the other team's ace. Shields didn't pitch great, and we didn't win it all. That's exactly my point. Although to Shields' credit he grinded through the clinching game of the ALDS, and had a strong game against Bumgarner in Game 5... we just got completely shut down on offense.
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Games 2 and 3 also count, though. Thats more what I'm worried about, if we don't add an arm (this trade only replaces one), then heaven help us if someone gets hurt or falls apart.