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Post by Norkee on Nov 16, 2017 20:46:11 GMT -5
So when you say to someone, "don't be mean," you're saying "don't be average."
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Post by Norkee on Nov 16, 2017 21:40:46 GMT -5
I’m of the belief you need to get as many quality starts as possible Out of your starters. 6 innings / 3ER or better. You can’t be pulling starters on this pace because they pitched through the order twice. We saw the craziness quite a bit from Girardi pulling CC and Montgomery many times too soon. Couldn't agree more. Don't automatically pull your starter after the #9 hitter's 2nd AB, but, more often than not (and the Mets set that as 3 out of 5 times), prepare for the quick hook on the third time through the order. It's what happens now anyway -- its just the difference between hoping it won't happen and accepting that, statistically, it will, and being proactive about it. And yes, jb, gotta have a pen, and teams are going to revamp in that direction. Versatile position players are becoming that much more valuable, maybe can free up a roster spot for another arm. Don't have to be Nostradamus to see the future: Ball/strike sensors More guys like Otani Position players than can play all over the field (taking fewer 25-man spots) Expanded specialized pitching ... (Don't argue with Nostradamus, he was coached by Knute Rockne.)
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Post by Knuckles on Nov 16, 2017 22:48:40 GMT -5
Another string where I'm fearful a pop quiz is going to be thrust upon us.
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Post by yankeeyogi on Nov 17, 2017 7:26:13 GMT -5
Another string where I'm fearful a pop quiz is going to be thrust upon us. Should I be checking grammar too?
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Post by JohnM on Nov 17, 2017 14:33:25 GMT -5
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Post by dyf7 on Nov 17, 2017 16:23:58 GMT -5
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Post by Lefteroo on Nov 18, 2017 0:32:41 GMT -5
So when you say to someone, "don't be mean," you're saying "don't be average." I absolutely love pie ala average.
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Post by NYY23 on Nov 18, 2017 4:05:22 GMT -5
So when you say to someone, "don't be mean," you're saying "don't be average." I absolutely love pie ala average. Ha ha, you mean Pi?
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Post by rags on Nov 18, 2017 10:00:53 GMT -5
I’m of the belief you need to get as many quality starts as possible Out of your starters. 6 innings / 3ER or better. You can’t be pulling starters on this pace because they pitched through the order twice. We saw the craziness quite a bit from Girardi pulling CC and Montgomery many times too soon. I agree. Analytics have their place, but they shouldn't blind a manager to what's actually happening on the field. If a pitcher is cruising and has a low pitch count, you don't take him out just based upon statistics. OTOH, it's reasonable to give him a shorter leash the third time through the lineup than the first or second.
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Post by dyf7 on Nov 18, 2017 20:49:46 GMT -5
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Post by Skinnyhead on Nov 19, 2017 9:28:41 GMT -5
You guys are clever bastards.
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Post by yankeeyogi on Nov 19, 2017 10:11:56 GMT -5
We need to clarify what "soon" means.
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Post by jimbue2 on Nov 19, 2017 11:08:14 GMT -5
You guys are clever bastards. Except for sollozo. Remember he told Mike he wasn't that clever
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Post by Norkee on Nov 19, 2017 11:20:26 GMT -5
Tell that to Luca Brasi.
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Post by jimbue2 on Nov 19, 2017 11:32:29 GMT -5
Let me worry about luca
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Post by roger on Nov 19, 2017 11:55:57 GMT -5
We need to clarify what "soon" means. "soon" averages "not later" or, is the median between "now" and "later on"
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Post by DavidL on Nov 19, 2017 15:13:00 GMT -5
Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes.
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Post by JohnM on Nov 19, 2017 15:21:19 GMT -5
Matsui 'looking forward' to Ohtani in Majors By Deesha Thosar / MLB.com | 2:23 PM ET
NEW YORK -- Fewer than 10 Japanese-born players are currently in the Major Leagues. So when a Japanese baseball legend provides insight on the next generation of talent coming out of Asia, you listen.
After hosting a baseball clinic on Sunday for youth players at Columbia University's Robertson Field at Satow Stadium, Hideki Matsui gave his thoughts on young star Shohei Ohtani and how involved the former outfielder, now special advisor to the Yankees, wants to be in the rookie's baseball career.
Matsui has only watched Ohtani play on television, but he's looking forward to the opportunity to meet the phenom. Ohtani's MLB status is in a bit of limbo now as a new posting system is worked out (the old posting agreement expired on Oct. 31), but the expectation is that 23-year-old two-way sensation will be on a Major League roster come Spring Training.
"As far as I've seen, he's a good pitcher and he's a good hitter as well," Matsui said through a translator. "He's done well in Japan, so as a baseball fan I'm looking forward to how he's going to do here in the Majors and in the U.S."
The 43-year-old retired Yankee is still heavily involved in baseball, working as a special advisor to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Matsui's current role involves helping players in the Minor Leagues get prepared for the Majors, and he's seen many unique talents over the course of his career. Even so, Matsui admits Ohtani possesses skills that are both new to him and American baseball.
"As far as I know, I've never really seen a player that performs well as a pitcher and a hitter. To be honest with you, I really don't know what may come out of it, but I wish him well," Matsui said through a translator.
Ohtani is a lanky 6-foot-3 left-handed hitter and righty on the mound. Only 23 years old, he posted a .332/.403/.540 slash line over 231 plate appearances this past season for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. In 2016, Ohtani went 10-4 in 20 starts with a 1.86 ERA and four complete games.
When Matsui was asked if he thinks Ohtani should both hit and pitch in the Major Leagues -- something that is only an outlandish proposition in the American League -- Godzilla was all for it. The Yankees are rumored to be targeting Ohtani, so Matsui could very well one day be involved in his career.
"If that's something he wants to do and the team wants it, then why not? If he's allowed to come here and the Yankees are interested, then I expect to be involved in that process as maybe trying to convince him or recruit him to the Yankees," Matsui said through a translator.
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Post by jimbue2 on Nov 19, 2017 16:55:32 GMT -5
Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes. The Sicilian message,!!! Monack knows all about that!!!!
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Post by JohnM on Nov 20, 2017 19:01:54 GMT -5
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