Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Reality Bytes: Relief

A keen sense of the obvious reveals what all of us know, the Red Sox relief pitching is killing them.

The Sox are 12th overall in pitching (ahead of powers Tampa and KC), 13th in relief pitching, and last in ERA (5.67) in 'close and late' situations, as well as 12th from innings seven to nine.

Looking deeper, we see they are 12th in relief strikeouts per nine innings, 11th in bullpen K/BB ratio, and 13th in OPS. They are only 10th in blown saves, because they are last in save opportunities. They are 11th in save percentage.

Why all the whining about the ineffectual bullpen? Obviously, over the long haul, strength up the middle wins championships, whether it's basketball (Duncan, Shaq), football (Brady et al.), baseball, checkers, or chess.

What options does Theo Epstein have? We have heard that the trade market is lean, and several circumstances argue against trading the young stud arms (Papelbon, Lester, Sanchez, Rozier, Alvarez). First, with so many teams in contention, the supply may be small and the price high. Second, the Sox have options, ranging from promoting an Alvarez or Papelbon, to signing power arm top choice Craig Hansen.

After Curt Schilling returns, somebody goes to the bullpen, probably Arroyo, keeping Wakefield and Mirabelli on track every fifth, and dramatically strengthening the middle compared to John Halama (we're barely knew ya). This isn't a knock on Arroyo, but rather reflecting the reality that behind Schilling, Clement, and Wakefield, neither Wells nor Miller are bullpen candidates.

This also presumes that the current group stays healthy, a tenuous position among the greybeards in the rotation.

So, Theo, we understand you're taking the most 'prudent' option, patience, while doing behind the scenes work with $cott Bora$ and have the minor league guns under the microscope. We're patient, and we're waiting.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

"I just came across your blog about online auction tooland wanted to drop you a note telling you how impressed I was with the information you have posted here. I also have a web site & blog about **keyword** online auction tool so I know I'm talking about when I say your site is top-notch! Keep up the great work, you are providing a great resource on the Internet here!

asenetpro said...

Hey, you have a great blog here! I'm definitely going to bookmark you!

This is a posting promoting music related info on my site christian lyric music site/blog. It pretty much covers recording related stuff. my site is free for all to list their event post classified ad and to just post forum for hard to find info and many other thing music related. So if you are a dj, musician, producer, manager, engineer, artist, singer, dancer or have anything music related please visit my site and join to post all your info

Joining is free for all list your site plus more

christian lyric music

Anonymous said...

can i get more information?

Anonymous said...

I have been following a site now for almost 2 years and I have found it to be both reliable and profitable. They post daily and their stock trades have been beating
the indexes easily.

Take a look at Wallstreetwinnersonline.com

RickJ

Anonymous said...

Nice blog. Keep up the good work.

Regards,
Stock Options Trader
oex option trading

Anonymous said...

Interesting blog. I can see that you've done a lot of work on it.

Regards,
Stock Options Trader
option trading class

Anonymous said...

Many Child Care Providers charge a supply fee each year for children; others factor in materials into their weekly or monthly costs. But supplies are expensive, and whether it is a seperate fee or not, smart shopping is imperitive to make those dollars strech as far as possible. Here are some money saving tips or ideas from Child Care Providers and parents alike.
Link to my site: child care san antonio

Anonymous said...

Very interesting blog. A good read....

Regards,

Stock Options Trader
option trading resource

Anonymous said...

thanks

Anonymous said...

WE WISH TO ADVERTISE TO YOU, WE SELL ALL KIND OF MOBILE PHONES,GAME,AND IPOD, WE ARE DIRECT COMPANY TO FINLAND MANUFACTURER COMPANY, WE SELL AT A CHEAPER PRICE.


NOKIA N92------------$200USD

NOKIA N91-----------$190USD

NOKIA 8800---------$160USD

NOKIA 6600---------$140USD

SONY ERICSSON P990I---$250USD

SONY ERICSSON W900I----$200USD

SONY ERICSSON W800I----$180USD

SONY ERICSSON K700I-----$150USD

SAMSUNG D600------$180USD

SAMSUNG D500-------$160USD

MOTOROLA V3--------$150USD


Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Blue M9802LL/A ........$40.00 Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Pink M9804LL/A ....... $40.00 Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Green M9806LL/A ...... $40.00 Apple 6 GB iPod Mini Blue M9803LL/A ....... $45.00 Apple 6 GB iPod Mini Silver M9801LL/A ..... $45.00 Apple 20 GB iPod M9282LL/A................. $35.00 Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Pink M9435LL/A ....... $35.00 Apple 40 GB iPod photo .....................$35.00 Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Silver M9160LL/A ..... $35.00 Apple 60 GB iPod Photo M9830LL/A ...........$60.00 Apple 60 GB iPod photo ................... .$55.00 Apple 30 GB iPod Photo M9829LL/A .......... $50.00 Apple 512 MB iPod Shuffle MP3 Player M9724LL/A ... $55.00 Apple iPod 1GB Shuffle .................... $80usd Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Blue M9436LL/A ........$45.00 Apple 20 GB iPo

ONLY SERIOUS BUYER CONTACT US.

contact :mobilephone_limited@yahoo.com or mobilephonelimited@gmail.com ormorgan_mobilephone@hotmail.com.

contact phone no: +2348028981075
name : mr morgan

Anonymous said...

Hello Buyer,
We are dealers in all types of mobile phones and laptops ranging from samsung,nokia,nextel,motorola sonyericsson,toshiba,sony,et.c.All the phones we have in stock are new and sealed in original company box with complete accessoies.Presently we have all the latest phones in stock at mouth watering prices.These are some of the phones listed below.Contact us at grabphones@hotmail.com
NEXTEL 1930 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$120USD
NEXTEL i870 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$140usd
NEXTEL i450 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...90usd
NEXTEL 1860 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$105USD
SAMSUNG SCH i830 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$220USD
SAMSUNG MM-1940 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$190USD
SAMSUNG SGH D307 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF..$180USD
SAMSUNG SGH D720 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$170USD
SAMSUNG D500 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$160USD
MOTOROLA V3 RAZ FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$130USD
MPX 300 FOR CHEAP PRICE OF...$150USD4
SIDEKICK 2 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$120USD
SONYERICSSON P990 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$210USD
SONYERICSSON W900 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$190USD
SONYERICSSON Z500a FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$180usd
SONYERICSSON Z520 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$190USD
SONYERICSSON P910 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$140USD
SONYERICSSON P800 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$130USD
SONYERICSSON K750i FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$110USD
NOKIA 9500 COMMUNICATOR FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$175USD
NOKIA 9300 COMMUNICATOR FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$145USD
NOKIA 7360 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$170USD
NOKIA 7370 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$180USD
NOKIA 770 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$160USD
NOKIA 6682 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$150USD
NOKIA 7380 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$200USD
NOKIA 8800 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$130USD
NOKIA N90 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$180USD
NOKIA N91 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$185USD
NOKIA N92 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$220USD
NOKIA N80 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$170USD
NOKIA N71 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$140USD
NOKIA N70 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$130USD
NOKIA E60 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$160USD
NOKIA E61 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$180USD
PAMTERO 600 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$120USD
PAMTERO 650 FOR A CHEAP PRICE OF...$150USD
Toshiba Satellite A75-S229 Laptop Computer---$250
Toshiba Satellite M45-S311 Laptop Computer---$350
Toshiba Satellite R15-S822 Laptop Computer---$450
Toshiba Qosmio G15-AV501 Laptop Computer---$700
Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Laptop Computer---$250
Toshiba Satellite P25-S526 Laptop Computer---$650
Toshiba Satellite A45-S120 Laptop Computer---$250
Toshiba Satellite M35X-S149 Laptop Computer---$300
Toshiba Qosmio E15-AV101 Laptop Computer---$800
Toshiba Satellite P35-S609 Laptop Computer---$950
Toshiba Qosmio F15-AV201 Laptop Computer----$650
Toshiba Portege M200 Laptop Computer------$450
Dell Pentium III 750Mhz Latitude C610
-----------------$200
Latitude C600 Model PP01L Laptop -----$250
Dell Inspiron 1150 Laptop Computer---$750
Dell Inspiron 1000 Laptop -Intel 2.2GHz---$240
Dell Inspiron 6000 Laptop Computer----$340
Dell Axim X50v PocketPC PDA Handheld computer----$200
Dell Optiplex GX150 SD P3 1GHz 256MB 20GB 17" NEC
LCD------$250
Sony VAIO A170 Laptop Computer-----$700
Sony VAIO GRT250 Laptop Computer----$620
Sony VAIO V505DC1 Laptop Computer----$450
Sony VAIO GRT270 Laptop Computer------$700
Sony VAIO GRT100 Laptop Computer------$850
Sony VAIO PCG-GRX7001 Laptop Computer---$650
Sony VAIO PCG-R505ESK SuperSlim Pro Notebook---$650
Sony VAIO A130P Laptop Computer -------$680
Sony VAIO VGN-B100B08 Laptop Computer Notebook---$600
Sony PCG-K33 VAIO K33 - Mobile Pentium 4----$450
YOU CAN CONTACT US AT grabphones@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

We sell all kind of brand new Tv set, Ipod, DVD player, Laptops. at a very cheaper price and makers like panasonic, samsung, sony,sharp,mintek,toshiba,and many more available in store.
Sony Vaio ------------ $1600
Sony notebook ibm, PCG- R505gl------------ $2500
Latitude D820--------$1400
Latitude D620--------$1300
Latitude D810------$1350
XPS M2010-------$1500
Inspiron 600M-------$3000
Dell Precision M70-------$3500
HP laptop--------$1500
laptop wallpaper-----------$1200
Compaq Laptop -------$1000

LAPTOP C,600 111 750MHZ $4000;00 USD
LAPTOPCSX PENTIUM 111 500 MHZ $342;00 USD
LAPTOPC640 PENTIUM 41;8 GHZ $605;00 USD
SONY LAPTOP $750;00 USD
SONY LAPTOP PENTIUM 1;2GHZ 10;6XBRITE DVDBURNER $1;000;00
SONY VAIO PENTIUM M PROSSESOR 750[1.86GHZ' $ $1,200;00
HP LIGHT WAIGHT LAPTOP NC4010 $ 1;350,00
IBM T40 2373 -PU7 $ 689.00
FIJITSHU LIFEBOOK T4010 TOUCH $ 2,503.00
FIJITSHU LIFEBOOK P7010 $ 2;236,00
FIJITSHU LIFEBOOK E8010 $ 1,863.00
FIJISHU LIFEBOOK S7011 $1,599.00
TOSHIBA PORTAGE R10 -P2301 $1,973,00
TOSHIBA PORTAGE A 200 $ 1,973,00
TOSHIBA PORTAGE M 100 $ 1,599,00
TOSHIBA SATELLITE M40-P545 $ 1,866.00