I haven't been too critical of Manuel this season, but he just made some of the stupidest moves in this game.
Pitching Blanton and Happ means you're starting Pedro is sub-freezing weather on Saturday night. He has a problem getting loose in summer yet, let alone arctic-like October Colorado temperatures.
Also, if they lose this game it's because of defense and double plays. Blanton throwing to 3rd on the bunt- dumb. Howard not finishing off the pickoff in the 1st- horrible.