Quote:And yet the A's pitching staff may be better.

 

I hope we get to see them face off in the ALCS.

 

The A's staff is solid, but come on now.

 

1. Scherzer and Price are both better than any pitcher in the A's rotation.

2. Shark and Sanchez are pretty equal.

3. Porcello > Hammel.

 

So the only edge Oakland has is whoever you call their #3 guy (Kazmir or Gray) over Verlander.

 

You are underestimating the value of aces come playoff time. In a 7 game series, 4 games are going to be started by Scherzer and Price. That is huge.

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