Props to the Cards

[octoberdreamin]

One thing I've learned in my two plus decades as an avid baseball fan is that any one stat can be used in multiple ways(including entirely contrary ways).

 

This year provides a good example. The Cards have <.500 record against teams over .500. This stat in itself could be used to backup an argument that the Cards are overated, beating up on the weak teams while not matching the competition of the other top clubs.

 

However, (this is where the props to the Cards comes) if you look at all stats, OF-D-Pitching, it's truely amazing how overall dominant this team is!

 

They currently lead the MAJORS in team ERA and are in the top 5-10 in most other pitching categories. They lead the NL in BA, RS and are near the top in most other OF stats as well.

 

I haven't seen their defensive stats as compared to all other teams, but I know they are at least better than average.

 

It just makes me frustrated that this team is and has been such a good example of dominance while the Cubs basically haven't been anything but disappointing in not living up to their expected playing abilities.

[wekse]

whatever, i still don't like them. :)