(07-01-2019 08:45 AM)stever20 Wrote:  

(07-01-2019 08:29 AM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  So here's a question: let's assume the Nats make the playoffs. In order to make noise, they have to add to the pen, right? I mean, by ERA- their pen is dead last in MLB.

Yeah you would have to think so. However, if they can just perform like they did in June- they'll be ok. In June a 4.54 ERA which is #15. But a 3.80 FIP, which was #5 in all of MLB.

Just wanna make I've got this straight: The Dodgers, with a relief pitching ERA of 3.26 and FIP of 3.91 in the last 30 days are hot garbage on the verge of collapse with basically no chance of advancing in the post season, but the Nats, with a relief pitching ERA of 4.54 and FIP of 3.80 over the same time period, are poised for greatness?