"Of course they are.

In picking among three potential starters for today's opening game of the best-of-five AL Division Series, the Rays made the most unconventional and boldest choice, selecting 22-year-old left-hander Matt Moore for what will be the fourth appearance and second start of his 2½-week major-league career.

"I don't think we have qualms about doing anything," manager Joe Maddon said.

The Rays didn't announce the decision until nearly 9 p.m. Thursday, bypassing 11-game winner Wade Davis, who will go to the bullpen, and Jeff Niemann, who has been pulled early from his past two starts."