Pitchers And Catchers Report

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<!--quoteo(post=17696:date=Feb 12 2009, 07:50 PM:name=Fella)-->QUOTE (Fella @ Feb 12 2009, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Kb my friend, you gotta stop using ERA+ to value closers, they ALL have high ERA+s, they pitch one inning, their job is to not allow runs. You did the same thing while evaluating Gregg and Wood. ERA+ is a starting pitcher stat.

That said, I agree Lidge for Bourn was always a win for the Phillies from the start.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

You can still use ERA+ for relievers, but only to compare to other relievers; and you're right, they are always MUCH higher for relievers than starters.