Counting stats redux

As I mentioned previously, counting stats are basically the only things that count right now. Rate stats, while important, simpy require too much to move them one way or another. Its going to take too many days of 10 for 20s to move your BA or your OBP. Same thing with ERA and WHIP.

So when a pitcher on a so-so team goes to a contender, you must pay attention. Paul Byrd is in that boat tonight as he makes his debut for the Sox. Wins were very hard to come by during his days with CLE but as you can see the Sox's offense is alive and well.

Tonights a tough matchup as the Red Sox are going against Halladay and the Blue Jays. They do however have a ton of games left against BAL, TOR, TEX, and TB.

I expect Byrd to win 60% of his starts from here on out. That would give him about 4 wins depending on the rotation. For someone who may still be on the wire, he could be a godsend.