A predictive model takes the available data, spins it around in its processing matrix, and produces a result.
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The Oakland A’s had 15 pitchers make starts for them in 2018. They had 5 starting pitchers go on the 60-day Disabled List (Paul Blackburn enjoyed his time there so much he visited twice!) There were 4 other starters who went on the 10-day Disabled list, with Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson making multiple visits each. Finally, 3 relief pitchers were used as either an emergency starter or as a scheduled opener to help mask the inherent weaknesses within the remaining members of the starting rotation.