Tonight's game, to me, is exactly why we signed Garland. An inning eater when we're facing top-tier pitching like Haren. If Garland lasts 6-7 innings and keeps us within 3 runs we're left with a fresh bullpen as well as Pierre, Thome, Loretta, and whoever doesn't start between Hudson, Blake, and Belliard. 

With possible post-season matchups against guys like Chris Carpenter, Adam Wainwright, Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Cliff Lee, or even CC Sabbathia, we're going to need somebody like this.