20 October 2008

Manifestly Even, If That Makes Sense

Tampa Bay: 97-65, 4.78 Runs Scored/Game, 4.14 Runs Allowed/Game
Boston: 95-67, 5.22 Runs Scored/Game, 4.26 Runs Allowed/Game

Tampa Bay: Pythagorean Over/Under 5.2 (wins over expected record)
Boston: Pythagorean Over/Under -1.0 (wins under expected record)

Tampa Bay: Hitter VORP 159.4, Pitcher VORP 291.0, Defensive Efficiency .710
Boston: Hitter VORP 238.4, Pitcher VORP 276.0, Defensive Efficiency .699

I would say, Jeremiah, that the only thing manifestly better about the Rays this season is their storyline.

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