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Oct. 15 A.J. Hinch workout day interview

Related Topics: Justin Verlander, Quaternary

Q. Has your use of the bullpen so far in the playoffs surprised you a little bit? Used some guys for relief, like Verlander and some starters and then other guys, what's been the philosophy, and what's your plan?

A.J. HINCH: I think the lack of bullpen usage is always going to come up after a complete game. Nobody was used. It doesn't surprise me because of how good Dallas and Justin are. But you never know how postseason games are going to go. You see the guys pulled in the third and fourth inning, postseason baseball is an unpredictable as any game around.