I was asked the other day if I would rather have a team with a lights-out pitching staff, yet couldn’t score, or a team that could score at will, but couldn’t pitch.
I used to think nothing was more important than pitching, and I still agree somewhat, but after living through a few too many 1-0 losses, especially in the playoffs, there is something to be said for a team that can score at will. Don’t get me wrong; neither of the teams described above will likely have more than a .500 season, but I know which one is more fun (and hopeful) to watch.