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Well, darn it, Mister Fister really got his crap together last night and did not help us with the over at all. Still, it is surprising how poorly starting pitching is actually performing this post season. Are you aware starters are only averaging 5.35 innings per start and have a 5.90 era?
Another observation: Coming into the Texas-Detroit series most of the guys on Covers felt the Rangers had the superior bullpen, especially considering they moved Ogando there from the rotation. Maybe si, maybe non, but it is also apparent they needed the better bullpen as their starters have only given them 4.33 innings per start and the bullpen has had to cover 15 of the 28 innings they have pitched to the Tigers.
I think I have said this before but don't recall any comments on it. Bullpen effectiveness is directly related and parallel to starter distance. Of course the Phillies have a good bullpen; when your starters go 6+ innings most games and you have a short bridge from starter to closer, the bullpen tends to be rested and ready at all times and that gives the manager a good any options in the late innings. Teams with 5 inning starters will consistently be stressed and not have those options, hence lesser bullpen performance.
Today's guys are all pretty much 6 inning guys so that has no real effect on a 5 inning handicap, but it does come into consideration if we extend our thinking to probable 9 inning results. Food for thought anyway, if not today, certainly in the future.
I am not settled yet on either game, side or total, but would like to thank kdawgy for joining us yesterday and invite him back again, as often as he likes. I would point out this is a Discussion Thread, not a jump on the bandwagon thread so all diverse opinions are welcome.
BOL guys, cya later.
Another observation: Coming into the Texas-Detroit series most of the guys on Covers felt the Rangers had the superior bullpen, especially considering they moved Ogando there from the rotation. Maybe si, maybe non, but it is also apparent they needed the better bullpen as their starters have only given them 4.33 innings per start and the bullpen has had to cover 15 of the 28 innings they have pitched to the Tigers.
I think I have said this before but don't recall any comments on it. Bullpen effectiveness is directly related and parallel to starter distance. Of course the Phillies have a good bullpen; when your starters go 6+ innings most games and you have a short bridge from starter to closer, the bullpen tends to be rested and ready at all times and that gives the manager a good any options in the late innings. Teams with 5 inning starters will consistently be stressed and not have those options, hence lesser bullpen performance.
Today's guys are all pretty much 6 inning guys so that has no real effect on a 5 inning handicap, but it does come into consideration if we extend our thinking to probable 9 inning results. Food for thought anyway, if not today, certainly in the future.
I am not settled yet on either game, side or total, but would like to thank kdawgy for joining us yesterday and invite him back again, as often as he likes. I would point out this is a Discussion Thread, not a jump on the bandwagon thread so all diverse opinions are welcome.
BOL guys, cya later.
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