Indians GM Mark Shapiro read "Moneyball" and decided speed and defense meant absolutely nothing. He had, arguably, the best starting pitching in the Majors at

Indians GM Mark Shapiro read "Moneyball" and decided speed and defense meant absolutely nothing. He had, arguably, the best starting pitching in the Majors at some points, combined with the worst infield defense. They were streaky at the plate, and slow on the basepaths. They would lose to mediocre pitching 9 to 8, and good pitching 9 to 1.