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Everything posted by notin
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Yes. He is averaging 56.2 bases per 100 at bats. Where as a .320 hitter is getting a hit in 32 percent of his at bats...
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I really don’t see the difference in that and the movement a couple years ago to limit the starter to 4 or 5 IP and then bring in the bulllpen. I know using the opener, he gets to face the top of the order, but then when you’re using Ryne Stanek, is this really an advantage?
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Now you have to spin all that back into the “only the players are experts” context of the argument...
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And where do storks come into play here?
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I would say “we really need a better ace” is correct. But also more cumbersome...
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If a player is slugging .562, what is that 56.2% of?
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Very possible...
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The best player on any team might be fourth or fifth or elem this best on another. That doesn’t mean he isn’t their best player. Or someone can define an “ace” as a universal term?
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The whole "ace" thing so 100% subjective. I think the best pitcher is the ace of the staff, and I don't get what anyone means when they try to turn it into some sort of achievement-based ranking. Especially since it's extremely rare for anyone to ever define what it takes to be an ace, and likes to rely solely upon opinions. The conversations usually go like: Person X: Chris Archer is NOT am ace. Me: What exactly is an ace? Person X: Well, not Chris Archer.
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If someone is injured, that’s one thing. But a IL for Swihart is counterproductive as it denies him the chance to play he needs in order to justify keeping him in the first place...
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Well, DFA and clears waivers is running a close second...
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Slugging percentage is not measured out of 100%. (A perfect SLG is 4.000, or 400%.). The best way to describe the number is it represents the average number of bases per at bat...
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U This is one of those instances where a sports personality is desperately trying to create a controversy (and in all likelihood, a name for himself) where there is none. IMO the only difference between this guy and myself (or any of us) is that he went and paid $75 to be a member of the IBWAA, which is the sports journalism equivalent of a time share condo board...
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Is the woman who gave birth also a midwife?
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Arguably stats like batting average are contrived, and frankly, misunderstood. Not to mention, stupidly titled. I mean, it’s not an average, it’s a percentage. (And to make it weirder, it’s slugging percentage is not a percentage; it’s an average.)
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Hey, I'm only going by what I read. To me, it looks like the plan is either Vazquez/Leon or Swihart/Leon...
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Nothing entices a GM like a me-first, money-grubbing player...
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And Rocco has to be careful not to injure himself signing the pact...
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Devastating. Not only does the Sox first pick drop 10 places, but for every subsequent pick, they are required by MLB Rule to only take the player they would take if each pick was 10 spots lower...
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Well, this is a conversation to have with Dombrowski, who is looking to move either Swihart or Vazquez, but not Leon. It could be that he and others have more faith in Vazquez at the plate, therefore he can be marketed as the more complete player? Or maybe the additional control? (Leon has one year left)
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And by your own argument, it’s legitimate...
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Taking it personal. I cite sources as often as possible and limit it to those considered “legitimate.” Sure some have known team biases, but they are just that - known for their team bias. Also I preface most of it with the precursor “reportedly,” since I know a lot of it is just in the rumor, gossip or allegation phase...
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Right now, Jerry DiPoto (Seattle Mariners) is the only current GM to have played Major League Baseball. The position used to be held by former players all the time. Now several GMs, including Mike Hazel, Dave Forst and Ross Atkins, played minor league baseball. The dedication to analytical baseball might be one reason so few players hold the position, but skyrocketing MLB salaries could be a factor, too. Maybe as many former players may not need to work anymore as there used to be.
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And he’ll never be as well known if he keeps condoning that type of behavior and posting stupid s*** like that...
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You really like to obsess over that, which is odd given the starring roles of the Yankees in both the Mitchell Report and the Biogenesis scandal. Oh wait. Those were biased against the Yankees or whatever, and you like to pick and choose your sources. Probably based on whether or not they involve Yankees...
