We know the win loss record is problematic as a metric for pitchers. But so are all the confusing new stats. Why not just use the Average Start as a barometer for the Cy Young vote and base the award on how the pitcher actually performed?

Using the Average Start as a Cy Young Metric - August 14, 2018

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I am back to vent about the insanity about baseball in the age of COVID. The Marlins can't play for a few days and players are taking votes about where to travel.
This is insane!!!

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Sure it is fun to have ballgames on. But the outbreak on the Marlins squad show that it is not smart.

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I am using the old Sully Baseball feed to vent some thoughts. I am still hosting the podcast at Locked on MLB. But I felt like some of my more negative thoughts on starting the game should exist in a sponsor free zone.

I will come back from time to time on this feed to vent honestly and express how I feel that baseball opening in a pandemic is a new level of irresponsibility.

Using the Average Start as a Cy Young Metric - August 14, 2018

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