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Hokie987

Joined: 05/17/2017 Posts: 104
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We need ERA titles, not batting. It's All About Pitching....


We need 3 or 4 dominating starters plus an unbelievable closer and more arms for the post season. Jarrett wouldn't know a true pitcher if it bit him in the ass.

Greg Maddux (1986-2008), Career Stats: 355-227, 3.16 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 3,371 K

The most dominant starting pitcher the game has seen over the last 30 years, Greg Maddux didn't overpower hitters with a blazing fastball, instead relying on pinpoint control and a wide assortment of pitches to keep hitters off-balance for more than two decades. A four-time Cy Young award winner, Maddux averaged 17 wins a season from 1988 through 2006, winning at least 15 games in 18 of those 19 seasons.

Nolan Ryan (1966-1993), Career Stats: 324-292, 3.19 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 5,714 K

The greatest strikeout artist in the history of the game, Nolan Ryan led the league in strikeouts 11 times and ERA twice over a 27-year career.

Baseball's all-time leader in strikeouts and no-hitters, with seven, Ryan never won a Cy Young award, finishing in the top five on five different occasions.

Tom Glavine (1987-2008), Career Stats: 305-203, 3.54 ERA, 1.314 WHIP, 2,607 K

Part of one of the great pitching trios of all-time along with Greg Maddux and John Smoltz for the Braves, Tom Glavine was a two-time Cy Young Award winner who dominated batters from the left side of the mound for more than two decades.

A 10-time All-Star and five-time 20-game winner, including three years straight from 1991 through 1993, Glavine's accomplishments were often overshadowed by Maddux, making him one of the more underrated players in the last 30 years.

Roger Clemens (1984-2007), Career Stats: 354-184, 3.12 ERA, 143 ERA+, 4,672 Ks, 4,916.2 IP

Put a big fat asterisk next to this one if you want, but there's no question that what Roger Clemens accomplished during his 24-year career was extraordinary.

A seven-time Cy Young award winner, seven-time ERA champion, five-time strikeout king and 1985 American League MVP, Clemens was one of the best pitchers that the game has ever seen.

Dennis Eckersley (390 Saves)
Dennis Eckersley more or less invented the 9th inning closer position. During his time at that spot, he was basically unhittable. From 1988 to 1992 he was the most dominant closer in the league and earned both the Cy Young and the AL MVP in 1992.

Posted: 06/04/2017 at 6:23PM



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