Re: Why Mariano is #1

Ken wrote:
"Srgnt Billko" <frrt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:upjhi.131756$Sa4.63439@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Don't get me wrong - I'm glad we have Papalbon but here's the usual situation: Rivera needs 18 pitches to get 4 outs and Papas needs 27 to get 3 outs. That's why Rivera can still get it done in October. Time will tell if Paps can.


Wow, that's quite a huge sample size.



Is Sarge talking 'this year?'

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