[新聞] Devine (0.59 ERA) snaps Eck's record

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September 29 Contra Costa Times "Joey Devine got himself into a bases-loaded jam with two outs in the eighth inning of Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Then Luis Valbuena flied out to end the threat, and Devine ended his season with yet another scoreless inning. Over the season's final two months, Devine was about as good as a pitcher could be. He didn't allow an earned run in 24 outings after being activated from the disabled list Aug. 2. His season ERA of 0.59 was the lowest in major league history for a pitcher with a minimum of 40 innings. Opponents hit .150 against him this season, second-lowest in Oakland history to Jim Roland's .134 mark in 1970. But because he missed two months to injury, his accomplishments may not register with American League Rookie of the Year voters. He did make a strong case that he can be the team's 2009 closer, though Brad Ziegler and Huston Street (if he isn't traded) will have a say in that battle. "He's got a great arm, great slider," A's manager Bob Geren said. "What a season he had. He's a special pitcher." Devine, who pitched 45?2/3 innings in 2008, was acquired from Atlanta along with pitcher Jamie Richmond last the winter for outfielder Mark Kotsay. Asked about getting a shot to close, Devine said he'd be happy filling any role next season. And he was slightly awed when told the pitcher with the second-best single-season ERA in history was A's Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley (0.61 in 1990). "That's an honor to be mentioned with his name," Devine said. "I tell you, I'd like to meet him one day and shake his hand." " -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 72.95.199.231