Whilst masticating on , Ed Grinnell (1:170/1701)
wrote to Terry May:
TM>>   The thing about great hitting is it leaves no room for error 
TM>> on the pitcher's part.
EG> Right. A great hitting team might not bludgeon the other team in 
EG> every game, however, they give themselves a much better chance 
EG> than a team that's got great pitching but isn't a great hitting team.
The Orioles lost the ALCS due to their weakened offense, which scored 137 
fewer runs this season than last.  No clutch hitting, and too few e-vil home 
runs.  *adh*
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