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Kilgamayan
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Whenever someone in baseball gets what looks like undue hype over a stupid stat I make it my business to go out and investigate to see if their performance is really deserving of the attention in comparison to other players at their position. I almost had an aneurysm when Bartolo Colon stole the 2005 Cy Young from Johan Santana, but that's besides the point.
K-Rod's stats are certainly by no means bad, but there are plenty of other relievers out there that have had better years. I've already gone over Mo, so...
2.11 ERA, 0.92 WHIP - This belongs to Jonathan Papelbon. 1.68 ERA, 0.84 WHIP - As a /cle/fag, I hope you recognize Joakim Soria's line. 1.47 ERA, 0.96 WHIP - Even if Soria is still a stranger, I'm sure you know of Joe Nathan. 0.50 ERA, 1.04 WHIP - He hasn't been closing all season, but Brad Ziegler's given up THREE EARNED RUNS in 54 IP. 1.58 ERA, 0.92 WHIP - No more than a part-time closer, but Grant Balfour's had a hell of a rebounding year. 2.36 ERA, 1.17 WHIP - As has teammate J.P. Howell. Bear in mind that these numbers are over 84 IP. 1.78 ERA, 1.15 WHIP - Attentionless Scott Downs of the Blue Jays. 70.2 IP for him. 1.33 ERA, 1.02 WHIP - K-Rod's arguably not even the best reliever on his own team: where's the love for Jose Arredondo?
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