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Originally Posted by RchW
Not sure what you mean by this. None of the 30 teams allowed SP to go through the lineup a third time with any regularity!
There seems to be no correlation between SP usage and success in the regular season. By simple observation KC played better than anyone in the playoffs. Their bullpen was great but they played better in every area than any other team.
If you want the data I can post it. Don't want to go OT but do want to explode myths.  |
By the simplest observation, that being regular season wins, they finished 2nd to the Cardinals. The Cardinals also won the the regular season head-to-head 4-2. The Royals won the World Series because they played well when it counted, and the Cardinals stunk it up against the Cubs. But to say that "they played better in every area than any other team" is a stretch.
edit : And to continue with the topic of the thread, I think that Deft makes some interesting if not controversial observations. But, all that pales in comparison to the effects that a catcher with good framing skills has on the effectiveness of any pitching staff. I'd like to see MLB try using an automated strike zone to remove this exploit and make the game a little more accurate.