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  1. cp176
    I guess that it is a good thing Moon that the reality of his situation really calls for no hypotheticals. He has made no demands other than being up front about his desire to play some in the outfield. I don't think that is going to change. I guess I could pose a question that is about as likely to happen as yours - If you could only keep one of the two JBJ or JD, which would it be? That is a no brainer for me.
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    There really wasn't any doubt about it in my mind. I agree with you about the staying healthy part. He has been one of the very best hitters in the game for a while now when healthy. No one should have been in actual doubt as to what he would likely do. It is of course great to see the numbers that he has put up. Although I would have been satisfied with less, I'm not surprised by them at all.
  3. cp176
    I agree with you that these types of contracts make no sense . (to us) The owners with pockets this deep I don't think particularly care what the statistics say when the opportunity to sign a top of the rotation arm presents itself. Once again, this is a discussion that we have had. I don't see John Henry buying into the philosophy of not signing an ace because of fear that it might cost money on the back end of a contract. With respect to a top of the line closer, oh well, if he decides to pay the man I guess we will just have to accept it. I'm not going to question how he chooses to spend his money.
  4. cp176
    I view momentum much like I do confidence. Is there a way to measure how confidence in what you do might make you better at your job? Confidence can be shaken by lots of things for instance a hostile crowd. Just had a talk with an outstanding former college athlete - 4 year football guy at a pretty good school. Momentum which leads to increased confidence is for real. I'm going to side with what almost every athlete and coach I have talked to about things like this believe in. Oh and they aren't people who believe the world is flat either. lol
  5. cp176
    Right again - Coaches and players would certainly agree. People who have practical experience in athletics at any level probably would agree with you. Because it can't be measured does not mean that it can't happen.
  6. cp176
    I'll say it again - that post should not have been made here at all.
  7. cp176
    I'm thinking that I agree with you. Momentum is a curious thing. I believe in making sure that your players are rested too but too much time off can sometimes be just as harmful as too little time off. Oh - also once again I'll say that the playoff season has become much too long for me. I'm easily bored I guess lol
  8. cp176
    All very true but naysaying and worrying really are big parts of who many of us are. I am fairly sure that this team is and will be just fine but I do worry about losing momentum as we move forward. Understand that I get the fact that there is little to no significance placed on positive momentum by many here because it can't be measured. Works for me though - i don't believe that it is soley about talent particularly at the highest level.
  9. cp176
    I'm not sure how you guys seem to get away with the political innuendo.
  10. cp176
    To not totally embrace the world of advanced metrics, does not necessarily mean that someone does not see their value either. It just isn't something that I am particularly interested in. For the most part, I am very content with what I see through observation coupled with some basic statistical evidence to formulate my own opinions. I like to share and discuss what I believe to be true. Many of the things that I absolutely believe in I truly believe cannot be statistically proven or disproven. I don't think that this makes me anti- Copernican not an anti Darwinist. I honestly feel that often times people become so adamant in their beliefs on both sides of the aisle that they choose to not believe in anything other than what they "know" to be true. It is entertainment - that is it.
  11. cp176
    Your comments and observations really do make an impression. It is interesting too because I am relying on my memory with respect to that catch. I like what I remember about it so much that I don't want to see it on video - if that makes any sense. Statistics at the highest level available are intrinsic to this game. That being said what I love about the game is what I remember about it. Sometimes I really don't want my mind changed by any type of replay. Was Evan's classic catch in right really that great? Do we see Mays's catch duplicated every year? We might but at the time these were incredible plays. You see baseball is very much about memories to me. I'm certainly no Yankees fan, but I would take the play of Bobby Richardson at second base even up with anyone's I have seen and for the record if the statistics could prove my belief wrong, I might not care. I love the memories. It is simply entertainment for me.
  12. cp176
    Oh - and thank you for responding. Obviously SK that was meant for you and not me.
  13. cp176
    I saw that catch by Jackson last year, I'm thinking that I might agree with you. Although I really did like Yaz's catch in '67 when Rohr was pitching for the no-no quite a bit. I'm pretty sure that you do understand where I am coming from here. I'm really not as interested in the advanced metrics that some hang their hats on. I love trying to defend my observations and feelings based upon what I have seen and what I see as opposed to quoting something so finite. I'm probably wrong but folklore is written by people like me. That is what baseball is to me. It is an incredible game. Take the human element and perspective out of it and not so much. I still like umpires. I didn't at one time but now I do. lol
  14. cp176
    So when Baseball America lists JBJ as the best defensive center fielder playing today, I should ignore this because they did not list the incredible number of statistical sources they used to come up with this rating? Just checking ...
  15. cp176
    I loved that story. It's easy to forget that these guys are human beings with families. They don't exist just for us to go on about. the story about Cora and his twins should help to put into perspective what is really important.
  16. cp176
    Wait wait Slasher - I'll go with you. We represent two posters who have some opposing thoughts and ideas who can still actually get along with each other most of the time. lol
  17. cp176
    I get the fact that everybody loves the long ball - well not everybody. Do people love the number of strikeouts just as much? Also, what did I just read - the average time now between batted balls in play is what 4 minutes - just a little too long for most. Many more pitchers just throwing as opposed to pitching. I think that it is things like these that are not making the game a better game. My question would be what's happening and what's causing it too happen? Not to mention once again an over emphasis on shifts. An over emphasis on analytics has led to these changes. If the "average" fan wants to watch a game like what we are seeing develop today - so be it. Also, yes I mentioned the word bunting an it obviously become a focal point of my statement. It shouldn't be. Whatever people think about the art of bunting it is and has been an integral part of the game along with all of the so called "small" ball concepts. I think that all of us want to see the best brand of baseball played that we can see, I don't really think that that is what we are seeing.
  18. cp176
    2. wasn't really just about the bunting but I do get the point. I think that I might be what I consider the average fan. Maybe the average fan of yesteryear. I post primarily from the heart. I understand that. I really don't care much about the advanced metrics. I also think that big money is the culprit of the game to some extent as well. I'm not saying that change is bad. In most cases it is good.
  19. cp176
    I don't like the following: 1. instant replay - which isn't instant 2. the potential concept of relying on robots to ultimately replace umpires 3. a homerun or a strikeout with a de-emplahsis on many of the things that some baseball fans still love such as bunting, hitting and running, and stealing bases. 4. pitdhers not pitching to conatact As the game changes, i don't think that it is the old folks that you have to worry about losing. Numbers have always been important to the game and will continue to be. If the numbers dictate change, I hope that they are the types of changes that the average fan wants to see. I don't think that the game is as entertaining as it once was and I don't think that I am alone in feeling that way.
  20. cp176
    Please don't misunderstand what I am saying. Talking about the numbers and making projections based upon them I doubt is turning anyone away from the game. It is when believing absolutely that the numbers tell all and the result lead to what some might consider to be negative change to the game that I think might affect interest. Attendance is down that we know.
  21. cp176
    I don't disagree at all about the potential for decline here. I'm sure that the statistical evidence once again indicates that it is risky to sign any player older than 30 to a long term contract. I don't think that a degree in math is necessary to figure that one out. lol My entire premise with statistical data is that they are not always right. You can't take the human element out of the game. The more that it is done the more people will turn away from the game.
  22. cp176
    For sure - for many athletes 32-33-34-35- can be extremely productive years.
  23. cp176
    You said a lot here in a thoughtful way. As useful as any type of statistic is, they tend to tell only a part of the story. It is really all about the humans.
  24. cp176
    I find this interesting too. Although shifts have been used for a long time now they certainly are used to a much greater extent. What confuses me quite a lot though is that there is a lot of clamor about doing something to reign them in. I'm am an old school guy but yet I have absolutely no problem with shifts. Maybe it will usher back in a time when hitters have to think about what they are doing as opposed to just trying to bash the ball. Robots and replay - Nope Shifts - sure bring them on.
  25. cp176
    no one is questioning the relevance of how using how any data can help. Maybe i am misreading what players like Martinez and others are saying about the infusion or maybe intrusion of too much information being sent their way. For every player like JD Martinez there will be others who share his views that possibly too much emphasis is being placed on the data and the people gathering it as well. It is all useful but I guess I will just stick with what Martinez has to say.
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