ARod2212
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Good call! Too often people get caught up with speed or fundamentals in the leadoff spot. Personally I love the idea of a guy who gets on base for Rodriguez, Sheffield, Matsui and Giambi to be leading off.
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Theo Epstein Resigns as GM (merged threads)
ARod2212 replied to BoSox84's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Yo don't worry guys, I'll take on the Red Sox GM job. How hard could it be, really? -
Nice. I think that is pretty logical.
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Well, here in the 21st century statistics like On Base Percentage and Slugging Percentage (and the two added together) are far more telling than RISP or RBIs. They give you some percentages of the batter's success at the plate. I'll bold the leaders in each stat to make it easier for you.. Rodriguez- .421 OBP, .610 SLG, 1.031 OPS Ortiz- .397 OBP, .604 SLG, 1.001 OPS As for the part I bolded in your post, isn't it a clue that you need to go looking to some nice stats for Ortiz? Rodriguez led in 8 major categories (including the 3 most telling which I highlighted), Ortiz led in RBIs, doubles and walks. http://www.hei.lv/labirints/bildes/head_up_ass.jpg
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No, this 'truly matters' is ********. The entire season matters. And across the entire 2005 season, Rodriguez was better in every category. "Ortiz hit better on Tuesdays .vs teams over .500, 2 days before a full moon." Who cares? The award is not clutch player of the year, it is most valuable for the entire season. Rodriguez was more valuable for the entire 2005 season. And I'm certainly not ruling out defense, but you are getting so hung up on it, let's just forget about that part for now. Even besides the point that Rodriguez played defense, he was STILL more valuable than Ortiz.
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yuup I received my mail today too. Just awesome. Again, you are undeniably the man. Thank you -Tommy
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Ramirez Asks For Trade (merged)
ARod2212 replied to Cityofchampions33's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
If you've gotta lose Manny, Edmonds isn't a bad pickup. Although it would have been better 4 years ago. -
Forget the defense. Rodriguez still hit better than Ortiz over the course of the entire season. A DH can certainly win MVP, but he's going to have to have better offensive statsistics than his competitors.
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Screw Myers, he sucks. No Ryan or Wagner, then don't bother with the lefty reliever.
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What about the guy (name escapes me, I'll see if I can find it) who tested positive for steroids once, to which he admitted and then tested positive again, but it was because the same thing was still in his system from the previous test? There will be problems with this, still.
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At least he plays the field?
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Honestly, how can the MVP award go to anybody but Jose Lima? He led the league in MGL (making guys laugh) and BP (butt pats). His personality rating for the season was a modern era record .489
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Yes! The MLB decided that statistics were an important factor in deciding MVP. Those bastards!!!
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I understand where you are coming from. The thing that is bothering me is that people seem to be interpreting the award as "Most Valuable Player from the 7th inning on, or in a clutch spot" and not "Most Valuable Player for the ENTIRE 2005 season". The 2005 season encompasses every single pitch thrown all year, and across the whole season Rodriguez had a better year in nearly every single statistic.
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Another one of those 'get to know you' things
ARod2212 replied to ARod2212's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
hahaha.. just speaking in general my friend, not my particular case. Over 50% of guys will agree with that statement. Good catch though. -
I think that's just a guy with really good handwriting.
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hahaha.. nice. I would post the Paper from the Red Sox World Series before '04, but they didn't invent the printing press yet.
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Well that's definitely not the case. There is no doubt in my mind that Ortiz is far more clutch of a hitter, and if anybody doubts that they should be shot. However the factor I'm getting at in deciding this whole MVP thing, is Ortiz only had to hit and Rodriguez had to hit and field. The fact that Rodriguez could do both (better) is far more important of a factor than Ortiz' ability in the clutch.
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Pujols is one of those guys that everybody loves. I am glad to see him with the first of many MVPs.
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Common sense here. It's less demanding to sit around and wait for your next at bat than play the field in between. Over 162 games, that will tax you more.
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I think the basic part of that point is Ortiz gets to sit on the bench and get ready for his next at bat, and Rodriguez has to play the field. Say what you will about the ease of it, it is certainly less taxing on your body to sit on the bench and wait to hit. Especially over 162 games.
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Colon was a statistically bad choice. Rodriguez was a statistically good choice. There's no parallel
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Good call, although I want to check out D-Lee's numbers to see how close he should have been
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Boston didn't choke the division away this year, the Yankees didn't choke the postseason away last year. The better team won, and that's it.