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We know the win loss record is problematic as a metric for pitchers. But so are all the confusing new stats. Why not just use the Average Start as a barometer for the Cy Young vote and base the award on how the pitcher actually performed?
That plus avoiding stupid losses in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the NEW In Memoriam video.
Poppi Kramer, comedian and friend and guest of the podcast, died this week. Her death affected me as I have strong memories of our mutual love for the game.
And losing her made me examine the illusion of timelessness in baseball and how we recoil when we see that change and finality are possible in our game.
A little sad in this episode of Sully Baseball.
Here are some of Poppi’s previous appearances on the podcast.
While we are at it, enjoy the NEW In Memoriam video.
Before a game in 1997, a giant flower ring was presented at Shea. Bobby Valentine was either given it or presented it.
I would make fun of it, but I do not know what the ceremony was for and I do not want to look disrespectful.
Oh and by the way, those Mets uniform without pinstripes were the best home unis they ever had.
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