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Another equally unhelpful theory is that pitching wins pennants. Baltimore's, at best, is unpredictable. The Detroit pitchers conned most predicters last year, but Hank Aguirre slumped to 3-9, Joe Sparma to 2-7, Mickey Lolich and Bill Monbouquette to ERA's over 4.70. The White Sox starters had good ERA's but mediocre records, and a corps which opens with journeyman John Buzhardt can't be too imposing. California's roster doesn't contain a single starter sure of winning five games. The Twins' staff includes three recent 20-game winners, but only unspectacular Jim Kaat has ever...

Author: By Robert P. Marshall jr., | Title: THE SPORTS DOPE | 4/12/1967 | See Source »

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