April 2009

Sandy-Raleigh, the flagship analyst at Mariner Central:

Doc: “I’m not sure Erik Bedard isn’t the best pitcher in baseball”

Sandy: “I am. He is.”

At this point, I think “if healthy”, Bedard is better than Santana. The combination of stuff and knowing how to use it puts him ahead of any other hurler in the game today, IMHO.

I also think that he adjusts his game to get the most out of his talent based on the spate of variables around him - primarily, how good is his defense. With a good defense, he gets more aggressive, which RAISES his K-rate, lowers his walk rate, but costs him a couple of extra dingers. With a bad defense, he nibbles a bit more, lowering his K-rate, raising his walk rate, but saving some HRs.

I also think the ‘fragile’ tag is reasonable. Read more

3.01 - What is the 2009 Mariners' teamwide ERA

3.12 - What is Roger Clemens' career ERA

3.08 - What is Johann Santana's career ERA

3.27 - What is Randy Johnson's career ERA

3.52 - What is Roy Halladay's career ERA

3.78 - What is Josh Beckett's career ERA

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4.73 - What was the Seattle Mariners' ERA last year

4.00 - What was the LA Angels' ERA last year

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19% - What percentage of their games are the Mariners winning by 1-0 or 2-0 scores

67 - How many strikeouts does the M's 'Big Three' have

16 - How many walks has the M's 'Big Three' allowed

2 - How many home runs has the M's 'Big Three allowed (in 10 starts)

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10.7 - How many strikeouts per game is Erik Bedard getting Read more

=== Had You Noticed ===

The M’s have hit 12 home runs, and their opponents only 5 !

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I wouldn’t be surprised if this were the only time in 30-odd years that the M’s pitchers had given up only 5 homers in their first 15 games.  That is an extremely low number.   That’s 560+ batters faced and only 5 homers?! Read more

Roto-monsta Taro argues against Dr. D's wish for Chavez to get some PT in center field.  The logic being that Franklin Gutierrez is good and Endy Chavez isn't.

We're posting his analysis here, with kibitzing, NOT for the purpose of correcting or debating.  :- ) It's promotoed to front-page because the analysis is worth emphasizing.  My own noodlings are in there just roundtable-style.

Thanks amigo.

Taro sez:

I don’t think Endy Chavez’ streak is going to continue (a guy who I think should be in an OF rotation) and I don’t think hes as good of a fielder or a hitter as Gutierrez. Read more