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Originally Posted by Tabe
Or it could just be that Hoffman wasn't anywhere near as good. That's sure what the numbers say.
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No, he wasn't as good, BUT, if you look at the top 10 of relief WAR all time Hoffman is 3rd in far less innings than #4 and 5 (Fingers, Lee Smith)
Billy Wagner was better on rate stats than Rivera (K/9 BB/9 and played far less innings because he chose to retire young, he has HOF stats too.
I agree that relievers should be held to a high standard, but adding Hoffman and Wagner would maintain a high standard.