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On Paper: 2004 vs. 1988
2004-03-16 08:44
Meaningful and meaningless, all at once ... On paper, the 2004 Dodger starting lineup is as strong or stronger on offense than the World Champion 1988 Dodgers at catcher, first base, second base, shortstop, third base and right field. Only at left field and center field is there a projected deficit, as well as at the far end of the bench. (And we know what a key role the bench played in 1988.) On paper, the 2004 Dodger pitching staff matches or surpasses the 1988 staff at four of five starting slots. In the bullpen, you can make the case on behalf of the 2004 pitchers in five positions, although relief ERAs fluctuate significantly. Now, some of the 2004 Dodgers are on the downswing, but so were some of the guys in 1988. For a real caveat - as if you needed one - there's this: Magic not included. Batters OPS+ is on-base plus slugging percentage relative to the league, with 100 being average. Courtesy of Baseball-Reference.com.
Pitchers ERA+ is ERA relative to the league, with 100 being average. Courtesy of Baseball-Reference.com.
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