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Better Relief pitching





After today's dismal performance by Bob Howry, I've realized that the Giants need better relief pitching. And Sabean in his typical incompetence had it in his grasp but let it go. Who is this amazing closer?


It's Armando Benitez of course. Didn't you know that he's the seventh best relief pitcher of all time?

That Wired article is freaking weird and also shows you the possible importance of park adjustments when ranking players. According to these folks' analysis, Todd Helton is the 2nd best batter ever after Bonds. I just hope that the Giants management doesn't take their first course in advanced baseball statistics from these guys.

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Aug 2009 by jponry - 316 comments

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This is a weird Fanpost.

by Natto on Aug 5, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Lot of that going around lately.

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by EliminateMe on Aug 5, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Someone must have let doors to building unlocked.

by SFGuy on Aug 5, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.

by satyricrash on Aug 5, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Aug 5, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

/sighs.

Just read two really weird fanposts

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by Giant among Angels on Aug 5, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I get it!

Seriously, though, the Giants’ relievers have been solid this season, but I wish we had more relievers who threw 95+ with wicked sliders, curveballs, or changeups. A guy can dream, can’t he?

by Squire_Boone on Aug 5, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 5, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

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by NuschlerFace on Aug 5, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

This has to be sarcasm

If not, may God have mercy on your soul

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by CB30 on Aug 5, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, I'm an idiot.

So, I just realized that all players’ names show up as links in fanposts. If you click on Armando Benitez, it should take you to this article in Wired that claims he’s the seventh best relief pitcher of all time. And it is sarcasm; I guess I can’t pull that off on the internet.

by tarlinian on Aug 5, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

You probably should have made a Fanshot link instead to make it clearer.

by Natto on Aug 5, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also despite some craptacular years with us, Benitez has had his fair share of pretty dominant ones.

by Natto on Aug 5, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think it would best not to mention Armando Benitez ever again.

"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean

by Smotheredinhugs on Aug 6, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

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