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07-12-2007, 04:04 PM
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All-Time Pitching Rotation - By Team
I think this deserves its own thread.
Similar ground rules as the all-time lineup thread: 1. The pitcher must have spent a majority of his career with that team, or more seasons with that team than with any other. 2. Choose four starting pitchers and two relievers. You must select a pitcher in his most common role, e.g., Jon Smoltz is a starter and Dennis Eckersley is a reliever. 3. Choose a rotation that best serves your favorite team. I'll start with my Houston Astros: SP Nolan Ryan - spent only 9 of 27 years with the Astros, but more with Houston than with anyone else (8 with Angels, 6 with Rangers) SP Roy Oswalt - has a chance to move up to #1 on this list, he's that good SP J.R. Richard - if not for stroke, a sure Hall of Famer, and the only pitcher who caused Mike Schmidt to feel fear at the plate SP Don Wilson - Mike Scott was a possibility here, but his career was Maris-esque (best in the league for 2-3 years and that's it) RP Billy Wagner - still don't understand how a 5'9", 170 lb. guy can throw 100 mph RP Joe Sambito - underrated lefty who was a lights-out closer for a long time 
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07-12-2007, 04:16 PM
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Re: All-Time Pitching Rotation - By Team
Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
Sick starting pitching: SP Warren Spahn SP Greg Maddux SP John Smoltz SP Tom Glavine (Reserves - Bob Buhl, Johnny Sain, Lew Burdette) Solid relief, but nothing exciting: RP Gene Garber RP Mark Wohlers
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07-12-2007, 04:17 PM
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Re: All-Time Pitching Rotation - By Team
New York Yankees
SP - Whitey Ford. The Chairman of the Board. SP - Ron Guidry. One of the best seasons ever in '78. 25-3 with a 1.74 ERA. Just filthy. SP - Mel Stottlemyre. Very underappreciated, since he played on some weak Yankee teams. 3x 20-gm winner; 40 shutouts; career ERA under 3. SP - Allie Reynolds. The horse of the DiMaggio-era teams. SP - Andy Pettitte. Because I need some modern love, and because I'd take him on a cold October night over a lot of guys. RP - Goose Gossage. Awesome. RP - Mariano Rivera. The best ever.
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07-12-2007, 04:22 PM
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Re: All-Time Pitching Rotation - By Team
k I did this in the other thread:
Pedro Martinez Roger Clemens Luis Tiant Cy Young (I'm claiming him unless a Cleveland Spider fan pops up) RP: Jonathan Papelbon RP: hmmm Dick Radatz? in terms of ERA+ in peak years, I don't think you can beat this group. if you adjust for ballpark it would look even better.
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07-12-2007, 04:27 PM
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Re: All-Time Pitching Rotation - By Team
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Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves Sick starting pitching: SP Greg Maddux SP Warren Spahn SP John Smoltz SP Phil Niekro SP Tom Glavine [/ QUOTE ] Added a 5th starter, and moved Maddux to #1. edit: Just noticed the rule of 4 starters and 2 closers... Hmm.. I like the 5-man rotation! But if I had to, I would drop Glavine.
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07-12-2007, 04:32 PM
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Re: All-Time Pitching Rotation - By Team
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[ QUOTE ] Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves Sick starting pitching: SP Greg Maddux SP Warren Spahn SP John Smoltz SP Phil Niekro SP Tom Glavine [/ QUOTE ] Added a 5th starter, and moved Maddux to #1. edit: Just noticed the rule of 4 starters and 2 closers... Hmm.. I like the 5-man rotation! But if I had to, I would drop Glavine. [/ QUOTE ] Keep Glavine and move Smoltz to the pen, LDO.
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07-12-2007, 04:34 PM
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Re: All-Time Pitching Rotation - By Team
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves Sick starting pitching: SP Greg Maddux SP Warren Spahn SP John Smoltz SP Phil Niekro SP Tom Glavine [/ QUOTE ] Added a 5th starter, and moved Maddux to #1. edit: Just noticed the rule of 4 starters and 2 closers... Hmm.. I like the 5-man rotation! But if I had to, I would drop Glavine. [/ QUOTE ] Keep Glavine and move Smoltz to the pen, LDO. [/ QUOTE ] BZZZZZZT not allowed, see OP.
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07-12-2007, 04:37 PM
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Re: All-Time Pitching Rotation - By Team
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves Sick starting pitching: SP Greg Maddux SP Warren Spahn SP John Smoltz SP Phil Niekro SP Tom Glavine [/ QUOTE ] Added a 5th starter, and moved Maddux to #1. edit: Just noticed the rule of 4 starters and 2 closers... Hmm.. I like the 5-man rotation! But if I had to, I would drop Glavine. [/ QUOTE ] Keep Glavine and move Smoltz to the pen, LDO. [/ QUOTE ] BZZZZZZT not allowed, see OP. [/ QUOTE ] This is the internet, I choose to randomly ignore your arbitrary rules.
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