Do you agree with Joe Girardi in terms of how he has set up the starting rotation for the ALDS against Cleveland?

Why is Tanaka starting game 3? I understand that Tanaka struck out 15 in his last start against Toronto. I understand that he s capable of throwing a gem. I understand that we re going up against a top Indian starter. But despite knowing this, I don t agree with him. I would start Montgomery, because I m more confident that he won t have an inning where he would give up 6 runs like Tanaka could. I mean 35 home runs given up by Tanaka my goodness. I m not trying to be hypocritical of Girardi since he managed the bullpen great the other night, but am I wrong here to think that this is not the best managerial move?

Another thing I want to say is that if you have to lose this series, then I would rather go down having my best pitcher Severino pitch twice in this series. I get that Severino was beyond horrendous against the Twins, I get that, but he is still the Yankees number 1 best guy no matter how you slice it. That means I would have him pitch game 2 and then have him come back on 3 days rest for game 5 if necessary. Think about it. Let s say for argument sake the Yanks steal tonight s game. Wouldn t you want to give yourself a more realistic SHOT in game 2 to go up 2-0 by pitching your best pitcher against Corey Kluber? I feel like the Yankees are just handing game 2 of this series to the Indians. Make these guys earn it for god sakes. Don t just give this 102 win team any more breaks than they need.

What do you guys think about this? Thoughts?