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  1. jad
    Well, at least today confirms the consensus here that Abreu, Yoshi, and Kenley suck.
  2. jad
    Why not just admit that the simple case: Mookie wanted market value and found a team willing to pay him market value, which the RS were not willing to do? (The question of whether a player DESERVES market value or whether market value for a particular player is a good or bad deal, or who decides this, or whether 'players get paid too much'-- all these have nothing to do with the central issue).
  3. jad
    Desperately trying to follow intricate arguments (way too subtle and nuanced for my understanding) that seem to hinge on whether a team in a different league is bad or mediocre. I guess that's a sign of the depths to which the RS have fallen. Or perhaps everyone just decided to begin celebrating 4/20 a day early.
  4. jad
    I can't believe you got to the 420 game thread first!
  5. jad
    Actually, the only seriously negative comments I find here are yours. And they're directed at other posters.
  6. jad
    reminiscent of a few years back. Who was the coach who routinely sent everyone home for a put out?
  7. jad
    Wait. That's deeply hurtful to those here of deep seriousness. I am profoundly offended.
  8. jad
    Well sure, but for me, the $65K I pick up from here is pretty much a side hustle.
  9. jad
    Why should a bunch of guys shooting the sh*t about sports have credibility? We're not 'professional posters'.
  10. jad
    Nothing is as hard as it used to be?
  11. jad
    One of them.
  12. jad
    For good reason.
  13. jad
    Don't you think the RS showing up with ANYONE in their system on the 26 is giving the finger to the FO and JH?
  14. jad
    And dont forget Mike Fornieles before that.
  15. jad
    Too bad we don't have a lead-off hitter like that, oh, Betts guy.
  16. jad
    Yup. And for this team, having someone 'near average' puts that guy in Willie Mays territory.
  17. jad
    As Mrs. Robinson aptly said: "Let's talk about art."
  18. jad
    Agree (sort of) that they are unlikely to get better. But they certainly COULD improve, if they committed to it (we're talking fielding here). (For those of us retirees, 25-28 does not seem past one's prime and incapable of learning anything). Alas, they likely won't. Devers knows what got him that $300million. It wasn't his glove. As for Duran, I may be imagining things, but to me he certainly has improved in the last couple of years, and they few things I've heard him say suggest he still will.
  19. jad
    So basically, get rid of some of the most productive players on the team for an undefined 'something'? I'll pass.
  20. jad
    Ha ha! Get rid of them? And acquire what?
  21. jad
    Oof. RS defense strikes again.
  22. jad
    Pot, meet Kettle! Actually, the question I was interested in is how professional athletes 'budget' practice time--on their strengths? or weaknesses? My thought: amateurs should spend practice time on weaknesses; professionals should practice strengths (that's what got them there). Just heard a piece on Manny, who practiced hitting constantly. He never seriously practiced in the field, figuring (rightly) that his basic athletic ability would suffice.
  23. jad
    Didn't know that about Rice. I'd be curious to know what comparable players do today. (Again the psychological problem: do I take even a second away from my greatest skill so that I can be merely average in another). So different from us amateurs; since 'greatness' is out of reach for me, I'm apt to work to ensure I don't have any glaring and embarrassing weaknesses.
  24. jad
    These guys are professional athletes, and the ceiling has to be WAY higher than it would be for us. I imagine hitters reach it. But even if defense is 'teachable' (and I think it is), there just is only so much time in the day. If I'm a .260 hitter (or so), I KNOW what will keep me in the league is getting that up to .280. That's where I'm going to put my time, not in increasing my defensive abilities. I'm guessing it might be like basketball. There are great shooters who simply refuse to play defense (James Harden) or don't bother with it. If you're a good shooter and a mediocre defender, which would you try to be: A good shooter and good defender? (there are 100s of those), or a GREAT shooter and a mediocre defender? I just don't think professional athletes will take the time away from their primary skills to work on minor ones. (Some will, of course; but I suspect most will not).
  25. jad
    Oh right. I'm sure after every game he fires up his translator and goes straight to TalkSox.
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