HumpLinks: The ‘Four’ Season

Whoosh go the Yankees. Hey, Yankee fans, what happened to that “We want Boston!” chant??

Earlier yesterday, when I learned that CC Sabathia would be pitching and the disaster that is Angel Hernandez would be moving to behind the plate after his Monday debacle, it occurred to me that BBR splits would let me see how Sabathia fares with Hernandez calling balls and strikes. And I could do this for Sabathia’s entire career, and for this season. In both cases things looked pretty awesome for Sabathia. Career-wise, he has enjoyed Hernandez helping him to a slash line against of only .200/.233/.322, and this year Angel and CC teamed up for holding opposing batters to .185/.214/.222. Hernandez loves…