tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post3926167990053478618..comments2024-03-27T10:29:44.159-07:00Comments on Raising Matt Cain: 34-8M.C. O'Connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258035192484655635noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-3552694377083214372019-05-27T14:05:09.558-07:002019-05-27T14:05:09.558-07:00The only thing keeping the team together was the p...The only thing keeping the team together was the pitching. The starters weren't asked to do much, what with how well the 'pen was doing, but they could not keep the team in games, even for only five innings. The 'pen got overtaxed, as we could see would happen if the starters couldn't get it done.<br /><br />The frustrating thing is as I said--they weren't asked to do that much. Five innings, if you get lucky, six, and no blow-ups. But other than Bumgarner (and a bit of Samardzija) it just hasn't happened. Holland is a bust and Pomeranz is worse. D-Rod had to get sent back down, but that's not entirely a shock, his emergence last season was a surprise. I was hoping for better, but that's how it goes.<br /><br />I thought the Pomeranz Project had a reasonable chance of success--I wasn't expecting All-Star, just a reasonable impersonation of an average starter. Same for Holland, and the Giants obviously felt the same way and gave him a contract. I knew Shark's innings-eating days were behind him, and I thought he could hold his own with a shorter leash and narrower focus. But they all have dinger problems and walk problems. It's like they aren't ready when the game starts.<br /><br />We'll see what--if anything-- they can do about it.<br /><br />M.C. O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258035192484655635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-60446424239014173702019-05-27T12:01:03.749-07:002019-05-27T12:01:03.749-07:00Based on existing data, the dbacks are scoring in ...Based on existing data, the dbacks are scoring in a regression relationship that is defined by score = x/2 - 1 where x = previous day's score. The Giants seem to be in an oscillating relationship where they score 2 or 4 intermittently. So, were the series to continue, the next score would be 4 - 4 (or, extra innings) and the following one would be another Ariz victory, 3 - 2. So no, the Giants are not improving.<br /><br />Advanced metrics!<br /><br />ps. In the Chron, Bochy said it was the "worst series of the year." Given how bad the defense was, I'd have to agree.Zonoreply@blogger.com