1.   But to set up the postseason starting rotation, Aaron Sele starts that day.

2.   Entering the game, Gooden was one of four Yankee pitchers on the bubble for the postseason rotation.

3.   If Neagle continues to struggle and David Cone continues his newfound effectiveness, Neagle could be the odd man out of the postseason rotation.

4.   Instead, Smoltz will rest his elbow for several days, then confer with manager Bobby Cox and pitching coach Leo Mazzone about their postseason rotation.

5.   Kenny Rogers, who allowed six runs in six innings to Detroit on Thursday night, seemed resigned to being left out of the postseason rotation.

6.   This has turned into a lost season for Indians pitcher Jaret Wright, whose spot in the postseason rotation is in doubt.

7.   With Orlando Hernandez trying to recover from injuries and Denny Neagle struggling, Cone might manage to slip back into the equation for the postseason rotation.

8.   Yoshii, who less than a month ago was pitching from the bullpen, continued a compelling bid for a spot in the postseason rotation.

9.   Garland, vying for a spot in the postseason rotation, won for only the second time in his last seven decisions.

10.   Now, Cory Lidle has locked up a spot in their postseason rotation.