The reputedly thin pitching staff is actually emaciated, much like the bench, and the lineup has a greater intimidation factor on paper than in reality.

• 一般认为薄弱的投手阵容，事实上是不堪一击，比较像板凳球员，而在报告上有著强大恫吓因素的打线，在实际上是言过其实。