12-13-2008, 06:54 PM
That's a pretty solid point, Butch, but the truth is that I believe there does exist something that we could call "high-leverage" innings.
Also, there is some pretty compelling evidence that the main things that help a team win during the 162-games schedule, are similar, <i>but a little different</i> from those required to thrive in a short playoff series against an elite team. And the biggest difference seems to be the near-requirement of an superior closer.
Also, there is some pretty compelling evidence that the main things that help a team win during the 162-games schedule, are similar, <i>but a little different</i> from those required to thrive in a short playoff series against an elite team. And the biggest difference seems to be the near-requirement of an superior closer.
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