2011 MLB - Part III - World Series, etc.

[Headache in a Suitcase]

When the stats that they make show the value difference, why do I need to find some random, obscure quote? I'll let the numbers speak for themselves, thanks.

no no... you're not getting off that easy.

nobody would say it because it's a batshit crazy statement. and teams, other than the new york knicks, aren't into hiring batshit crazy people to run their organization.

 

[the tourist]

no no... you're not getting off that easy.

nobody would say it because it's a batshit crazy statement. and teams, other than the new york knicks, aren't into hiring batshit crazy people to run their organization.

A closer effects less plate appearances in a full, healthy career than a position player, starting pitcher, or designated hitter, depending on how good each player performs. A healthy, great closer as compared to a healthy, great position player will at most affect 60% as many plate appearances. That means that even a good, healthy position player doesn't have to perform at the elite level to hold more career value. Therefore any of those three will hold more career value than a closer. A closer may hold more concentrated value. How is this difficult a difficult concept to understand?

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

A closer effects less plate appearances in a full, healthy career than a position player, starting pitcher, or designated hitter, depending on how good each player performs. A healthy, great closer as compared to a healthy, great position player will at most affect 60% as many plate appearances. That means that even a good, healthy position player doesn't have to perform at the elite level to hold more career value. Therefore any of those three will hold more career value than a closer. A closer may hold more concentrated value. How is this difficult a difficult concept to understand?

Honestly, take that bullshit and shove it up your ass.

Its a simple request. Provide an incidence of a respected baseball mind who says that Edgar Martinez is more valuable than Mariano Rivera.

Not that an average DH is worth more than an average closer. THIS closer.

You can't provide an answer to this question because it doesn't exist, because only a fool would believe that Edgar Martinez is more valuable than Mariano Rivera. How hard a concept is that foe you to wrap your mind around?

Stats don't tell the whole story. If I really wanted to I could find a stat to back up whatever argument I fucking want to make. There is a human element to athletics that no stat can measure. Get that through your fucking skull.

 

[speedracer]

I think Rivera's durability is the biggest thing missing from his value as captured by WAR -- it's much harder for a closer to stay healthy for 16 years than it is for a position player to do so (catchers excepted). Of course that's sort of by definition, since WAR compares the player to replacement-level players who are assumed to be widely available, but in reality no front office is ever going to do that.

 

[LuckyNumber7]

So... Fielder and Cespedes.

Where do they end up?

 

[yolland]

Honestly, take that bullshit and shove it up your ass.

How is this difficult a difficult concept to understand?

Time to drop this particular argument, clearly.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Time to drop this particular argument, clearly.

you are correct.

 

[mobvok]

daaaang as a M's fanboy I missed a chance to talk about my wetdream

I think Rivera's durability is the biggest thing missing from his value as captured by WAR -- it's much harder for a closer to stay healthy for 16 years than it is for a position player to do so (catchers excepted). Of course that's sort of by definition, since WAR compares the player to replacement-level players who are assumed to be widely available, but in reality no front office is ever going to do that.

I'd probably give Rivera the edge because of that durability, general performance, postseason success, and je ne sais quoi psychological stuff. But I think he gets a *good* advantage, not an overwhelming one.

Rivera, to his credit, has taken advantage of most every big opportunity that's presented itself in his life by being excellent and doing it on a team that gave him opportunities to show it, while the gap between Edgar's potential talent and displayed results is larger. But, oh well.

 

[the tourist]

And there goes the Tigers' DH!

 

[Hewson]

Too bad for Victor, good guy, good hitter. Lots of money for the Tiggers to swallow.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

I'm fine with it.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Looks like Ollie Perez found a new home

 

[LUNEDEMINUIT]

Thoughts and prayers for ''The Kid'' and his family.

Gary Carter’s brain cancer treatment is “extremely grave” | HardballTalk

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Thoughts and prayers for ''The Kid'' and his family.

Gary Carter’s brain cancer treatment is “extremely grave” | HardballTalk

Such a sad situation.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

So fausto carmona? Yea... turns out he isn't fausto carmona.

He's actually enrico pollazo.

 

[LuckyNumber7]

Fausto Carmona was way too cool of a name to be real.

Speaking of false identities, Marlins sign Juan Carlos 'Leo Nunez' Oviedo. Looking to trade him now as their BP is full.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Fausto Carmona was way too cool of a name to be real.

It's true. Funny that for years I've liked that dude just because I thought he had such a cool name. AND IT WAS FAKE THE WHOLE TIME!

I don't even know what to believe anymore.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Indeed. First Rob Lowe, then Fausto Carmona? Who is left to trust?

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? Out nation, with the exception of the Pacific northwest, turns their lonely eyes to you.

 

[DRay9911]

The Indians did make a trade for Kevin slowey to help with their pitching...

...IF THAT IS HIS REAL NAME

 

[Hewson]

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? .

He went to the hall of fame, though wrongly so according to somebody here.

 

[LuckyNumber7]

The eTrade baby?

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

kenny williams had a bad day.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

His kid did. Kenny himself probably didn't give a shit. He was probably texting the whole time, trying to wheel and deal for some more minor league pitchers.

 

[the tourist]

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? Out nation, with the exception of the Pacific northwest, turns their lonely eyes to you.

He went to the hall of fame, though wrongly so according to somebody here.

Weren't we told to drop this by a mod? (PS, show me where I said diMaggio shouldn't be in the hall of fame)

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

 

[Hewson]

If counting stats are so important, why is DiMaggio in the Hall Of Fame? Because of one hitting streak? Less hits than Edgar. Worse OBP. Are we going to base his career on what he actually did or what he could have done had he not gone off to war?.

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[the tourist]

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That quote is a very good example of the ridiculousness of counting stats as a measurement of getting into the HOF. So good try, but I didn't say he doesn't deserve to be in.

 

[mikal]

So I just caught up on my sports news and I still see that Fielder doesn't have a team. Makes me wonder if it would almost be smarter for him to sign a 1 year deal with the Brewers and slug it for another year and see if a need arises next offseason.

Wishful thinking I guess.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

There was a report at some point yesterday claiming that Fielder and the Nationals had agreed on an 8 year deal. That was false, apparently.

I'd be fine with that, though. Keep his fat ass in the NL. Let him keep beating the shit out of NL pitchers.

 

[mikal]

GAF, I actually thought he might go to the Cubs. I was at least hoping for it because I like the Cubs as well. I'm a rare fan of both teams.