moonslav59
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He really was two different pitchers, this year. Despite walking too many batters, all year, his OPS against was... .574 in his first 159 PAs against (.301 BAbip) 2.68 ERA/1.297 WHIP .948 in his last 117 PAs against (.349 BAbip) 6.48 ERA/1.680 WHIP I guess what I meant by deceivingly good was that he was pretty good for most of the season. His OPS against was under .637 for 4 months. .856 in July (.440 BAbip) 1.152 in September (.333 BAbip)
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That has to be the plan- with the Schwarber re-sign the only real possible option.
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I really think that if the computer calls the strike through an earpiece in the umps rea, and he makes the call just like he does, now, even the detractors will soon get over their trepidation and angst over the new system. It won't even be visibly noticed. Players and managers will stop arguing, since they know there is nothing they can do about it, and there is no use trying to persuade the ump to give you the "next close call." That should save some time. It should reduce the time of pitchers and batter fuming about a bad call- stepping off the mound or out of the batter's box to regroup and send a subtle message to the ump that they hated the call. Just get this done, please!
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He did great in 2020, also. Basically, he sucked for April and May and a few stretches here and there. His defense also improved, but it started out so badly, he's still only near acceptable. To me, he should be viewed as our FT 1Bman for 2022, with a platoon partner available, if needed.
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One, the Sox finished 1/2 game behind Detroit in a lop-sided games played format.
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I agree with all of this. (See, I'm not always a contrarian.)
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It's probably too late to change the QO thing for 2022, right?
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That's easy: you make the system hack-proof. (LOL)
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What about the strike shortened seasons?
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He imploded, for some reason. He was Koji-esque for a 2-3 months before imploding. I have no idea what to expect in 2022.
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That sounds good, but that won't end the search for better and better substances by teams and pitchers.
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True dat.
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What? They get caught hacking into the robo ump system?
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I think the "binky" thing has some merit, but he's obviously adjusted. I still don't really count 2020 against anyone. 2021 seems in line with the expected decline of JD from his 2018 and 2019 numbers. The trend seems to point to about an .800 season in 2022, but I would not be surprised if JD ends up over .850. If he does not opt out, 2022 will determine how much he gets in his next contract- to a large extent. (That does not mean the player always does well.)
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I get that, but I thought it was pretty obvious not everyone was in agreement. Hell, we can't even get 100% agreement that this was a good season for the Sox.
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Probably true, but maybe game 7 not so true.
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This year, Barnes had 30 saves and 6 BSs. 24/30. He had no "holds." (33% IRS) 2020: 9 Saves and 4 BS (4 holds) 13 SV+Hold/17. 0% IRS. 2019: 4 Saves and 8 BS (26 holds) 30 Sv + Holds/38. 25% IRS. 2018: 0 Sv and 3 BS. (25 Holds) 25 Sv + Holds/28. 7% IRS 2017: 1 Sv and 2 BS (21 Holds) 22 SV+Holds/24. 17% IRS Last 5 years: 44 saves 23 BS 76 Holds 120 Sv + Holds out of 143. That's 84% of the time holding or saving the games he played in since 2017 and entered with a lead or tie.
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Even if they come up with something, pitchers will still find something to add that makes their grip more to their liking.
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Living down here near Houston is awful, now. You would not believe all the crying these guys do over how badly they have been treated by the fans and media over the cheating scandal, and how they need to prove they can win on talent, alone. These guys actually feel like they are being wronged. It's sick.
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Good to know.
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Can't you guys take a joke?
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Barnes does not blow the lead in half his games.
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That would make a statement.
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The no knock season.
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He used Pivetta in relief then again pretty soon afterwards. He used Eovaldi in relief on his "throwing day," and the dumb talks shows down here in Houston were shocked, but then Cora did yank Nate kinda early his next start. It is an interesting topic.
