Are Overpaid Relievers Just a Cardinals Problem?

Jan 23 2022 by Viva El Birdos

 
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After investigation, the answer is a resounding no. Throughout the league, high-end relievers rarely deliver on their contracts.

At the end of my last article, I mentioned that the St. Louis Cardinals tied up nearly $80 million on a trio of underperforming bullpen arms - Brett Cecil, Greg Holland, and Andrew Miller. Combined, these three relievers provided just 0.2 fWAR in their Cardinal careers.

The Cardinals have clearly struggled with handing...

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