Are today’s pitchers less talented because they don’t finish games?
By Gary Armida
Baseball players are better athletes today than at any point in baseball’s long history. Players are stronger, faster, more durable, and more talented. Batters hit the ball harder and farther. Pitchers throw harder and throw more knee buckling breaking balls. Runners are faster; fielders [...]
Finishing the Job: The Decline of the Complete Game
November 21st, 2007 · 3 Comments · Features
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Fungos 11/21
November 21st, 2007 · No Comments · fungos
A quick round to get your Wednesday going…
The Mets scored a huge victory in their trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets sent Guillermo Mota to the Brew Crew for catcher Johnny Estrada. A couple of thoughts here- one, the Mets upgrade their catching situation from Torrealba to Estrada. Estrada was quite productive in 120 [...]
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