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Plus this, which i found thanks to you: http://daigo.org/contents_images/2009/gonzalez-2009flyouts.jpg Since the thread got a bit sidetracked, i'm quoting this so that if anyone that hasn't checked the thread before does it now, he can see the stats brought up about the likely increase of his stats at Fenway, and findings on his platoon issues.

An to further drive the point home: Pujols OPS with Runners on, RISP: On: 1.107 SP: 1.253 Howard OPS with Runners on, RISP: On: .968 SP:.983 As you can see, even though Howard both drove in more runs, and drove in a higher percentage of runs, Pujols was still more productive in RBI situations, the fact that he couldn't drive in more runs can be easily attributed to the fact that, as Bosox21 stated, pitchers will pitch around Pujols with men on base whenever they get the chance.

There's a really big difference between what you want to happen, and what actually will happen.

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Well honestly after spending so much on Lackey and Cameron, i don't see it happening. It would be sick though.

Gonzo's splits vs LHP away from home: .277/.336/.496 : .832 OPS. Source: Mlb.com Adrian Gonzales double-situational splits. This confirms my theory.

I'm looking them up as we speak.

This.

Howard ain't driving 140 on the Royals either.

Albert Pujols: OPS RBI Runs HR OBP 1.101 135 124 47 .443 Ryan Howard: OPS RBI Runs HR OBP .931 141 105 45 .360 As you can see, Pujols and Howard had similar offensive numbers, with Pujols holding a decided edge in OBP and Runs scored, these two, of course, go hand in hand, let's compare the overall "Hand" Pujols and Howard had in the runs scored by each of their teams: 135 RBI + 124 R= 259 Runs. Howard: 141 RBI + 105 R= 246 Runs. That's a thirteen run scored difference in production that derived directly from Pujol's ability to get on base more consistently while hitting in a vastly inferior lineup. You sent the girl to the volleyball site, but i suggest you reconsider your position as to who visits the site seeing as how she's right, and the stats back it up.

I really doubt that.

Bucholz, because he stole a couple laptops a few years back.

I think they'll find a way to get it done without Ellsbury, and the fact that Kotchman is part of the deal makes me very very happy.

I was going for First basemen.

Actually, my good friend, a good cleanup hitter can both drive in runs and not make an excessive amount of outs. Examples of this: Pujols (Even though he hits from the 3-spot). Cabrera. Gonzales. Teixeira. Fielder.

Homeruns hit by Adrian Gonzales against LHP in 2009: 04/09/09 Gonzalez, Adrian SD Ohman, Will LAD PETCO Park 05/13/09 Gonzalez, Adrian SD Lilly, Ted CHC Wrigley Field 05/13/09 Gonzalez, Adrian SD Lilly, Ted CHC Wrigley Field 05/22/09 Gonzalez, Adrian SD Cotts, Neal CHC PETCO Park 05/25/09 Gonzalez, Adrian SD Davis, Doug ARI Chase Field 05/31/09 Gonzalez, Adrian SD De La Rosa, Jorge COL Coors Field 06/02/09 Gonzalez, Adrian SD Bastardo, Antonio PHI PETCO Park 06/23/09 Gonzalez, Adrian SD Olson, Garrett SEA Safeco Field 08/13/09 Gonzalez, Adrian SD Parra, Manny MIL Miller Park 09/09/09 Gonzalez, Adrian SD Zito, Barry SF AT&T Park Source: Adrian Gonzales Hit Tracker. As you can see by the above list, only 3 of the 10 HR's Gonzalez hit against LHP were launched at Petco Park, so his platoon issues are extremely magnified by playing half his games at said venue.

Pretty sure PETCO is is much to blame for that as well. That number could presumably jump significantly at Fenway.

About as concerned as i am about his Home/Road Splits to be honest.

One last thought on the subject. If you feel a blinding rage because you have been called out on a subject which you are obviously biased about (David Ortiz in this case) using stats and analysis, then i'd advice you issue your counter-statement utilizing the same tools which the person calling you out used, and if you are unable to prove your point, then either keep quiet, or admit the other person's point being correct, if your preferred counter-stance is baiting, then it shows deficiencies in your thought process that should not be exhibited by someone who claims to have such a vast knowledge of baseball-related issues. This post is not meant to be inflammatory, but a piece of advice to avoid further conflict.