Don't get me wrong, it should not be used to judge how well a pitcher pitches -- it does not consider run support given to the pitcher, and there are better ways to judge a pitcher (see above). IMO the W-L record is an outdated stat. When pitchers were expected to complete the game, a W-L record could better define how the pitcher pitched. Granted the is still based off of many other uncontrollable variables (defense, offense support, managing), but someone else couldn't blow their "win" as they can now. Capuano was a victim of that last year. He left a couple games and the bullpen blew his "win". This gets me thinking....................Is there a stat that shows how many of your "wins" were blown by the bullpen?