The Providence Journal's Brian MacPherson—one of the best baseball writers anywhere—has an intriguing article on what roles Mark Melancon and Alfredo Aceves might play for the 2012 Red Sox. In a stat-laden article about 'inherited runners' and 'run expectancy', McPherson makes a compelling case for putting both Melancon and Aceves into the set-up role Bard performed so well in last year. With all the indecision still rampant with Red Sox pitching (including the fact that we still don't have a pitching coach!), this article will ease your mind a bit. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images North America)
Monday, December 19, 2011
Can Aceves & Melancon Replace Bard?
The Providence Journal's Brian MacPherson—one of the best baseball writers anywhere—has an intriguing article on what roles Mark Melancon and Alfredo Aceves might play for the 2012 Red Sox. In a stat-laden article about 'inherited runners' and 'run expectancy', McPherson makes a compelling case for putting both Melancon and Aceves into the set-up role Bard performed so well in last year. With all the indecision still rampant with Red Sox pitching (including the fact that we still don't have a pitching coach!), this article will ease your mind a bit. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images North America)