The biggest success in franchise history in DSL has maybe been 30 relief innings from Uribe, though it could be Peralta's one good season. Its a money pit.
It just gets too confusing when you try to do a magic number for a WC spot especially with today's postseason rules allowing so many teams in. Better to worry about winning something. Winning the division means you're champions and is worthy of a magic number. Making the postseason isn't winning anything.
No what it means is this guy has thrown 446.2 innings in his career with a 3.45 era. This year in AZ he thre 34.1 innings with a 4.19 era. He has been around a while and had plenty of success. 11.2 not so great innings in Milwaukee doesn't mean he's useless and can't get anyone out. And what do ya know? He pitched a scoreless inning tonight to finish off a win.