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Why There Is Hope For The Bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals fans are pretty discouraged right now with the performance of the Cardinals’ bullpen.  With the exception of newly crowned closer Edward Mujica, the entire bullpen has struggled.…Read More

Baseball By The Numbers—Earned Run Average (ERA) and Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP)

The first two installments of my series on baseball statistics focused on offense.  This post will discuss two measurements of pitching, Earned Run Average (ERA) and Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP).…Read More

The Numbers Game: Jake Westbrook

The St. Louis Cardinals’ offseason has been ripe with rumors surrounding the starting staff. While Jake Westbrook is protected by a full no-trade clause, his name was often mentioned as a possible…Read More