Better Relief pitching
by tarlinian on Aug 5, 2009 6:15 PM PDT
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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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Lot of that going around lately.
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by EliminateMe on Aug 5, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone must have let doors to building unlocked.
by SFGuy on Aug 5, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
/sighs.
Just read two really weird fanposts
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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Aug 5, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 5, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You people wit' the cheese. It never ends.
by NuschlerFace on Aug 5, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This has to be sarcasm
If not, may God have mercy on your soul
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Aug 5, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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