Nope. Still disagreeing with you.
I already admitted that I failed to look up if there were teams who did it later.
What I'm arguing about here is semantics. I don't think you're an expert on that subject.
I don't disagree about the W's and L's.
But to me the things that stand above all others are:
1. World Series championships.
2. Playoff appearances.
The Red Sox are the most successful team of the 21st century. A disappointing 2019 doesn't change that.
His ERA in the 2018 postseason was 3.52.
He had a hold and a win against the Yankees in the ALDS.
I think that falls under coming through when we needed him the most.
You need to take into account the CONTEXT of my statement. I was clearly only talking about WHAT HAPPENED IN 1973, starting with the fact that runs increased by .52.
I think we need a third opinion to break the deadlock. I nominate Kimmi.
C'mon, it's a minor fudging of facts. He was signed in December/18, I realize that. The real issue is that we didn't have anybody better than these two whiffle bats to bolster our lineup late in the season. That's been kind of overlooked because of all the pitching woes.
2 good starts in a row. If he'd re-sign for one year for 5-6 million you'd have to do it. But if he ends the season well someone will give him more than that, hefty ERA and all.
For a long time the Rays have gotten more bang for their buck than we have.
On the other hand, we have the most titles of any team this century. I'll still take that.
Certainly true, but with the raises in arb salaries, if your farm system produces a superstar like Mookie Betts, you're still going to be paying him a hefty salary in his last couple of years before free agency.