Starting pitching has been a minefield this year, but mostly because of injuries.  Masahiro Tanaka has been the exception to that rule (unless he is hiding an injury).  In 48 innings, Tanaka has struck out 39 batters and posted 6.56 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 2.60 K/BB.  The xFIP, which normalizes Tanaka’s HR/9 to 1.00 indicates… Continue reading Takeaways/There Goes Masahiro, Watch Him as He Goes