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Old 08-12-2009, 11:04 PM   #46
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Re: Angels Interested In Arroyo, Harang?

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Originally Posted by TheNext44 View Post
But the problem with that is that he has not been the same pitcher.

His xFIP has stayed the same, but his actual production has lessened.

If this was for half a season, I'd say it would even out. I might even say it after one season. But after nearly two full seasons? Especially when his defense actually got better this season?

I think you have to doubt how accurate xFIP is in this case, and wonder if Harang will ever produce like he did two years ago.
There are other variables, no? Like run support, for example?
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