Weaver, Wilson or Richards?

[Second Base]

I conducted a poll over twitter to see who Angels fans would trust most in a must-win situation.  Overwhelmingly, twitter fans chose Weaver, which is understandable.  They all three have their strengths and flaws.

 

Weaver

Pro: He's the captain, has had the most success, seems to do well in pressure situations.

Con: At 86 mph, Weaver absolutely needs to be perfect in his location, pitch selection & changing speeds. Can be run on.

 

Wilson

Pro: Higher upside than Weaver, more proven than Richards, steady.  Playoff experience. Left-handed, limits run game.

Con: Prone to falling behind early.  Can have trouble hitting spots. Lacks ace upside.

 

Richards

Pro: The best stuff on the staff and maybe the league.  Has been the best in 2014.  Doesn't have to be perfect in his location to dominate. Limits the run-game for a RHP.

Con: No playoff experience.  Not as steady or proven as Weaver or Wilson.

[19HALO71]

I say Richards. as you pointed out, most dominant stuff.

[Sherlock31]

Weaver for 6 innings

[Tyler]

Weaver.

[DW711]

Weaver

[nmh]

Wilson, then Richards a close second and Weaver third.

[Chase]

This may be a question Scioscia will have to answer come October...

I picked Weav simply based on the fact that he's been on the big stage and had success. Although, Richards seems to pitch extremely well when he has a 'chip on his shoulder.'

[Richard]

Weaver. but happy to see we have great 2nd and 3rd options if this situation presents itself.

[ELEVEN]

Weaver first.

Then Weaver.

And if I have to have a third choice, Weaver.

[HaloFan85]

Tough choice between Richards and Weaver.  It basically comes down to stuff vs command.

 

I'm assuming you're referring to the wild card round, and since that wouldn't be against Oakland, I'd probably go with Weaver.  If it were a tiebreaker game against Oakland, I'd go with Richards.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Tough one. Weave is the one I have begun to write off, only to look stupid. Cj quietly pitches like weaver of old, but like weav, suprises me (with occasional poor performances)

Richards' track record is too small. Hes young and will have hiccups. But if its all 3 on their best game, than probably him (though all 3 on their best game is a win win)

[Jay]

Not sure how "upside" has anything to do with choosing one to start a one-game playoff.

 

Flip a coin.  None have been very reliable lately.

 

I think I'd go with Wilson.

[ten ocho recon scout]

The true question should be, which of these 3 starters do you want in a must win, who does their job, and you would feel the saddest for when they walk the first guy in the 8th and salas comes in for them?

[HaloCory22]

Not even a question imo. Richards. Best stuff, keeps the ball in the park, and has had some nice control all season. Weaver is giving up homers at a Blantonesque rate, CJ can't find the damn zone half the time.

[HaloNation]

a couple years ago i would have picked weaver...

 

richards for sure

[NrM]

richards

[Troll Daddy]

No manager in there right mind would pitch Richards over Weaver or Wilson in a must win game.

[HaloCory22]

Its what have you done for me lately, not what have you done for me in the past.

[Sherlock31]

Its what have you done for me lately, not what have you done for me in the past.

In regular season?

[Halos of Anaheim]

Weaver or Wilson.

[OregonLAA]

Its what have you done for me lately, not what have you done for me in the past.

Apparently you haven't seen many games this year....

Though I agree with you

Edited June 13, 2014 by OregonLAA

[Stradling]

I'd go with Richards because he has the best stuff. If it literally was a must win one game play off then it would really be all hands on deck.

[Second Base]

That's a good Strad.  If it's all hands on deck, you couldn't go wrong having all three pitch three innings unless one just happens to absolutely take over. 

[bloodbrother]

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Wilson

[Make Angels Great Again]

Well, not Wilson.