Which would you rather have as a free agent member of your bullpen based on their 2008 numbers? Reliever A: 29 yrs, 92.0 mph fastball, 55.1 innings, 39/24 K/BB and a 5.07 FIPReliever B: 32 yrs, 92.1 mph fastball, 46.1 innings, 38/21 K/BB and a 6.13 FIP
From April 1st until June 8th, Reliever A threw 28 innings with a 20/16 K/BB ratio and a opponent batting average of .292 while accumulating an Runs Allowed Average of 6.75. From March 31st until May 20th, Reliever B pitched 19.1 innings with a 18/16 K/BB ratio and a similar opponent batting average of .295. During a stretch of the season, both pitchers had hiatuses from the Majors for completely separate reasons. Reliever A returned to the Majors on July 10th and from there until the end of the season, he pitched 27.1 innings with an improved 19/8 K/BB ratio and a hefty .304 opponent batting average. Reliever B would return to his club on July 3rd and throw 27 more innings and would also improve his efficiency, striking out 2...
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Over The Baggy:
PLAYERS:
Juan Rincon,
Eric Gagne,
Russ Springer,
Chad Bradford,
LaTroy Hawkins,
Eddie Guardado
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins
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