In 1997 one Leiter brother would pitch in game 7 of the World Series and secure a second Championship ring and the other Leiter brother would go on to lose a career worst 17 games. Which one do you think the Phillies had??
Signed in 1997 "the shitty leiter" as our friends would refer to him, would not only give up a career high 115 earned runs but also record an ERA over 5 for a Phillies team that would win 68 games.
The sad part about this is that Leiter was the Phils second best pitcher!! Slotted second behind Curt Schilling and in front of RTB "legends" Tyler Green, Garrett Stephenson and Matt Beech Leiter would be second on the team in wins, games started, innings pitched and complete games.
Due to problems in the bullpen in 1998 Leiter would move into the closers role and record 23 saves for a team that would finish with 75 wins.
So as the Pennant race heats up here in late August maybe you should take a quick breathe and think about Mark Leiter or any of the other bums that were pitching behind him in 1997 before you criticize Kyle Kendrick and Joe Blanton....at least they are the best pitchers in their own Family!
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