The Chicago Cubs rotation entering the National League Division Series is intriguing. First, it looks nothing like what you had in your head at the beginning of the year. Don’t lie. Most had Jake Arrieta, Jon Lester and John Lackey as the top three. It’s okay, no one blames you. It appears that Joe Maddon has his first two starters set. So what about game three in whatever city we’re playing in? Should it be clear cut that it’s Arrieta’s turn to take the ball?
I no longer think that’s the case. It’s very difficult to say an 18-game winner should start game three, but I’m saying it.