Hey, he was a pretty important contributor to the 2013 banner.
We also know that the Cubs FO has a lot of Red Sox DNA - so hopefully the transition here is smooth. And of course, if he can establish a high level run prevention operation it's worth it.
The 84 win Diamondbacks are going to the WS largely because of their pitching.
The 84 win Diamondbacks are going to the WS largely because of their pitching.
Here are the '23 playoff ERAs of the top AZ pitchers by IP:
5.24 Gallen (22 IP)
2.65 Kelly (17)
2.70 Pfaadt (17)
2.53 Thompson (11)
0.00 Ginkel (9)
0.00 Sewald (8)
These guys sure turned it around, except for their ace.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Here are the '23 playoff ERAs of the top AZ pitchers by IP:
5.24 Gallen (22 IP)
2.65 Kelly (17)
2.70 Pfaadt (17)
2.53 Thompson (11)
0.00 Ginkel (9)
0.00 Sewald (8)
These guys sure turned it around, except for their ace.
Gallen did have 2 good games in the earlier rounds, but the Phillies knocked him around some.
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.
Here are the '23 playoff ERAs of the top AZ pitchers by IP:
5.24 Gallen (22 IP)
2.65 Kelly (17)
2.70 Pfaadt (17)
2.53 Thompson (11)
0.00 Ginkel (9)
0.00 Sewald (8)
These guys sure turned it around, except for their ace.
Thompson, who has pitched more postseason relief innings than any other D-back... was DFAed by Tampa... in mid-August?
And signed by Zona -- INSTEAD OF BOSTON -- three days later...