Quote:
Originally Posted by Filthy McNasty
Actually, from top to bottom the Indians are a better team than the yankees. I refer mostly to their superior pitching staff and defense, and consistant day to day lineup, you know who is going to play. With the yankees it is who will DH today? Who will play first and when are we going to pinch hit for him or send the defensive replacement? Who is going to play left? You should never underestimate the value of stability of a lineup.
|
But don't overestimate it, either. The BoSox had the most juggled lineup in the majors, and ended up with the best record and a World Series run that's looking pretty good right now.
Good point about the farm system, Filthy. You develop your farm system for trade value as well as home-grown talent - sometimes it works (Hanley for Lowell and Beckett) and sometimes it doesn't (Jeff Bagwell, anyone?
)