I’m really glad the Yankees aren’t overthinking this. You go with your best guy game 1, it’s really simple
You win with your best guy
You lose with your best guy
That being said, the Yankees wouldn’t have paid max fried as the highest LHP all time if they didn’t think he could pitch in a game 1 playoff game. Truthfully, I feel great with both guys. But Cam your best pitcher this season, you go with your best guy.