1989 Texas Rangers had FIVE pitchers who had won or went on to win 200 or more games -- Ryan, Charlie Hough, Kevin Brown, Jamie Moyer, Kenny Rogers.
1980 Yankees had four who already had won 200 or more -- Perry, Kaat, Tiant and John.
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Four phrases I have coined that sum up today's hobby:
No consequences.
Stuff trumps all.
The flip is the commoodity.
Animal Farm grading.
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