1.   And of course there is that pitching staff.

2.   And the offense could not consistently break out, even against the Tigers pitching staff.

3.   Back then there were major league pitching staffs.

4.   Baker could give the same speech to his hitters, who looked helpless in six games against the Milwaukee and Pittsburgh pitching staffs.

5.   Bobby Jones was supposed be the cerebral presence that would provide consistency and maturity on a Mets pitching staff in need of both.

6.   But on paper, what appears to separate a good Red Sox pitching staff from an average one is how quickly Rodriguez can become dominating.

7.   But the Angels pitching staff might be up to the task.

8.   Every year, the Rangers vie for worst pitching staff in baseball.

9.   Granted, the Atlanta Braves have what many regard as the best pitching staff in the majors and perhaps the best overall ballclub.

10.   Guthrie pitched the final two innings for his first save in a game that matched the two best pitching staffs in baseball.