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Leverage index may be a compromise... it's a measure of the pitchers role, but less random than saves/holds.http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/get-to-know-leverage-index/
I think relief pitchers are properly valued as is. Their individual value is far less than a starting pitcher due to the innings discrepancy between the two. I do think the scoring system needs modification for 2011, but I don't think the issue is RP's.
To be clear, I'm not belittling the value of having a strong bullpen, but rather, the comparison of an individual relief pitcher in relation to a similarly effective starting pitcher. For example, referencing fangraphs, Lincecum provided a WAR(wins above replacement) of 8.2 last season, Broxton was good for 2.9 WAR. If FIP were equal the value discrepancy would've been greater. Broxton had a FIP of 2.05 over a sample size of 76 innings while Lincecum had a 2.34 FIP over 225 innings.
colby what about the pitchers that are eitehr SP or RP. that would be a problem?