So the World Series starts on Oct. 24.  No matter what.  Whether Clelevand clinches tonight or the Red Sox can extend the ALCS to seven games, the calendar is set.

Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies -- remember them? -- are trying to figure out what to do between now and then.  Right now, the plans are to play four- and six-inning simulated games back in Colorado, watch some of the ALCS and figure out how to divvy up their World Series tickets and merchandise swag among friends and family.

The rest/rust debate is going to be the obvious topic for the Rockies -- and even the Indians, should they wrap up the AL pennant tonight.  But if the ALCS is extended with Cleveland and Boston battling each other through the weekend, the issue of bullpens could loom important.

But what if the Indians do close it out tonight? The Rockies will have over a week of rest.  The Indians nearly a week.  According to a story in USA Today, the Elias Sports Bureau says 10 teams have gone into a World Series with five or more days of rest and seven of those clubs won the Series.  But in this case, that stat would apply to both teams.

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