I bought Solid Fool’s Gold by Bill James this morning and I always like writing about some of the things he discusses. Not everything he writes has a lot of practical value, but I find much of it entertaining and this was one of them.
James found a way to estimate a player’s RBI. It’s surprisingly simple.
Total Bases (TB) / 4 + HR
Of the 427 hitters in 2010 with 10 or more RBI, 166 of them had their actual RBI total within 3 of their expected total. You then have guys like Alex Rodriguez who drove in 29 more than expected and Ichiro who drove in 30 less than expected, but it works for the most part. And since it’s not of much value, working for the most part is good enough for me.
James states that research has found that about 50% of the reason RBI total is higher than expected is because the batter had more RBI opportunities than expected and the other 50% is because the batter hit better with men on base. I don’t know how true that is, but it makes perfect sense.
I thought I would look at the 2011 Cubs expected RBI and actual RBI just for fun (only players with 10 or more RBI).
| Player | RBI | eRBI | Diff |
| Alfonso Soriano | 88 | 82 | 6 |
| Jeff Baker | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| Tyler Colvin | 20 | 22 | -2 |
| Blake DeWitt | 26 | 29 | -3 |
| Aramis Ramirez | 93 | 98 | -5 |
| Carlos Pena | 80 | 85 | -5 |
| Darwin Barney | 43 | 49 | -6 |
| Reed Johnson | 28 | 34 | -6 |
| Geovany Soto | 54 | 60 | -6 |
| Starlin Castro | 66 | 83 | -17 |
| Kosuke Fukudome | 13 | 30 | -17 |
| Marlon Byrd | 35 | 53 | -18 |
It’s not too surprising to see the Cubs came in well below their expected total. Only Soriano and Baker drove in more than expected using this simple formula. Castro, Fukudome and Byrd drove in significantly less.
Remember though, this doesn’t mean a player isn’t clutch or anything like that. It means that part of the reason is because of the opportunities and part of it may be that he performed worse with men on. It could just be random luck.
Needlessly apologizing for stupid shit
The above was the first chapter of the book. I told you I just added it to Kindle. I took a break thinking I was done with this post, but then read the next chapter. These are short chapters. If I wasn’t lazy I’d probably be half way through the book. Anyway, the second chapter made me laugh so I figured it’s worth reposting some of it.
On January 11, 2010, Mark McGwire acknowledged in multiple venues that he had, in fact, used steroids and Human Growth Hormone.
The funny part starts after that.
And in a related story, former New York Yankee outfielder Roger Maris has apologized in a televised interview, broadcast early Wednesday morning on HVEN TV, for using eight extra games and expansion pitching to break the single-season home run record of previous record holder Babe Ruth.
[. . .]“It was the worst thing I have ever done, and I am so ashamed,” Maris sobbed.
“Everybody else in the league was hitting home runs off of Pete Burnside,” Maris said. “I figured, why shouldn’t I? If any young hitter ever asked me about it, I would plead with them not to hit any home runs off of Pete Burnside or Ed Palmquist. It’s just not worth it, what it does to your soul.”
There’s more…
And in another related story, Babe Ruth has requested an interview, in which it is rumored that he will acknowledge using a corked bat for most of his career, taking advantage of outrageous favoritism from the umpires, and being an unworthy role model for America’s youth due to his widely reported drinking and whoring. That interview is being delayed while Ruth tries to figure out who held the home run record before he did, as he needs to call somebody’s widow or children and apologize in vague, unintelligible terms. Among the candidates for Ruth’s apology are the widows and descendants of Gavy Cravath, Buck Freeman, Roger Connor and Ned Williamson. If you know where any of these people can be located, please call 1-800-RAPTURE or contact Rick Warren personally with details.
That’s about right.
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Bleacher Nation says the talks are nearing conclusion and he adds that the Cubs will likely be hiring Josh Byrnes too.
mb21Quote Reply
cool
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=GW]cool story, bro[/quote].
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[quote name=mb21].[/quote]
GBTSQuote Reply
http://twitter.com/#!/sportsdanny1979/status/125624682845188096
GWQuote Reply
Ned Williamson held the record, but it was tainted due to extreme park effects (25 of 27 were hit at home).
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=GW]http://twitter.com/#!/sportsdanny1979/status/125624682845188096[/quote]O happy day…
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Marlon Byrd really did fail to come through in important situations this year (look at WPA, RE24, etc.) This has caused a lot of people to turn on him (on BCB, in particular), though his career numbers suggest it’s an aberration.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Marlon Byrd really did fail to come through in important situations this year (look at WPA, RE24, etc.) This has caused a lot of people to turn on him (on BCB, in particular), though his career numbers suggest it’s an aberration.[/quote]Some of it was pre-injury, but getting smacked in the face and losing a month or so of playing time definitely didn’t help. I felt bad for him too, they kept htting him third and it just didn’t make sense since he’s an impatient groundball hitter.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
It’s not just that; his numbers were far worse in high leverage situations, runners on base, RISP, etc. Again, though, I think single-season splits are virtually worthless.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=GW]http://twitter.com/#!/sportsdanny1979/status/125624682845188096[/quote]Do you know who this guy is, GW?
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No. It’s consistent with what’s been out there today, though
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=GW]http://twitter.com/#!/sportsdanny1979/status/125624682845188096[/quote]
BerseliusQuote Reply
So Aaron Rodgers is really good at football.
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[quote name=Berselius]
[/quote]Eso.
fang2415Quote Reply
[quote name=GW]http://twitter.com/#!/sportsdanny1979/status/125624682845188096[/quote]
Is that what a Twitter retraction looks like?
fang2415Quote Reply
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2049783/Scientist-claims-football-club-DNA-tested-players-injury-prone.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Genetic testing —> dystopian market inefficiency
fang2415Quote Reply
[quote name=fang2415]Is that what a Twitter retraction looks like?[/quote]It would seem that way.
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[quote name=fang2415]Is that what a Twitter retraction looks like?[/quote]
(dying laughing) Silenced by the man, no doubt.
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]It’s not just that; his numbers were far worse in high leverage situations, runners on base, RISP, etc. Again, though, I think single-season splits are virtually worthless.[/quote]Fangraphs has his clutch at -1.30 for 2011 and -2.83 when added up for his whole career. That number is basically the difference between how much win probably he added and how much he would have if every game situation had the same leverage. IIRC it takes a looong time to get a reliable sample (like ten years-ish); so with Byrd’s ~8 full years in MLB, we may just barely be able to start to guess that his true talent might get a smidgen worse in high leverage situations.
I haven’t actually read MB’s article yet, so hopefully he didn’t already say something that either explains or conclusively disproves this. (dying laughing)
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That link broke Twitter.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
So the estimated arrival date for economy shipping to Chicago is Oct 26, 2011 – Oct 28, 2011. If I order it today, do you think Theo will be there when it arrives?
Suburban kidQuote Reply
vintage rex grossman today
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban kid]So the estimated arrival date for economy shipping to Chicago is Oct 26, 2011 – Oct 28, 2011. If I order it today, do you think Theo will be there when it arrives?
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Suburban kid]So the estimated arrival date for economy shipping to Chicago is Oct 26, 2011 – Oct 28, 2011. If I order it today, do you think Theo will be there when it arrives?
That reminds me, I need to buy one of these (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=GW]vintage rex grossman today[/quote]
(dying laughing), no kidding. I can’t believe he’s stuck around the NFL for so long.
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Detroit —> no longer undefeated it seems
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[quote name=Rice Cube]Detroit —> no longer undefeated it seems[/quote]My source has confirmed this is probably true.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]My source has confirmed this is probably true.[/quote]
It could go either way. Or not, if they tied. But it’s consistent with what we’ve been hearing.
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I’d honestly rather give up Jeff Baker than Ryan Flaherty. Maybe I’m wrong, and I know Baker is valuable if use correctly, but I’d rather see what Flaherty can do. He’s cheap, hits lefty, plays multiple positions, and has some power.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
Over/under on when Marcum is knocked out of the game tonight?
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Lions coach tries to fight Harbaw after the game. I don’t know much about the Lions, but that guy struck me as a little cooky.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Over/under on when Marcum is knocked out of the game tonight?[/quote]Marcum will go 2.2 innings, 4 runs.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]I’d honestly rather give up Jeff Baker than Ryan Flaherty. Maybe I’m wrong, and I know Baker is valuable if use correctly, but I’d rather see what Flaherty can do. He’s cheap, hits lefty, plays multiple positions, and has some power.[/quote]I’d much rather give up Baker than Flaherty.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Over/under on when Marcum is knocked out of the game tonight?[/quote]Nate beat me to it, but I was going to say he wouldn’t get past the 3rd.
mb21Quote Reply
I disagree with all of you. Marcum goes 7.
Brewers win big, scoring a bushel of runs off of Jackson. This is just my irrational dislike for Jackson shining through though (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
What would Boston want with Baker, exactly? 3rd base against LHP when Youk is injured/having an off day?
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]I disagree with all of you. Marcum goes 7.[/quote]No way. His recent struggles over-weigh the fact that he’s been a decent pitcher for the last couple years.
ACTQuote Reply
What is a bushel of runs?
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=ACT]No way. His recent struggles over-weigh the fact that he’s been a decent pitcher for the last couple years.[/quote]He’s been a real good pitcher the last couple of years. My guess had nothing to do with that. I actually didn’t even think much about who was pitching.
mb21Quote Reply
Today’s matchup is interesting; one of the pitchers throws about 9 mph harder than the other.
ACTQuote Reply
We’ve occasionally heard about the Cubs being interested in Darvish. Even if he struggled like Kei Igawa did relative to his performance in Japan, you’ve still got a great pitcher: http://www.rlyw.net/index.php/RLYW/comments/all_darvish_all_the_time
Not saying the Cubs should sign him, but I’m more on board with it than I would have been.
mb21Quote Reply
Marcum’s fastball: 86.9
Jackson’s changeup: 86.7
ACTQuote Reply
That’s .2 mph harder.
mb21Quote Reply
Read more carefully.
ACTQuote Reply
Truth be told, the difference between their fastballs is a little under 8 mph, so I exaggerated slightly.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Read more carefully.[/quote]
Don’t tell me what to do
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]What is a bushel of runs?[/quote]Is that more or less than a desk of runs?
cwolfQuote Reply
5-1 boy
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Read more carefully.[/quote](dying laughing) I’m an idiot
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=cwolf]Is that more or less than a desk of runs?[/quote]What about an assload of runs? We really should define these.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Don’t tell me what to do[/quote]Don’t tell me what to not do.
ACTQuote Reply
I just bought a bunch of OJ thanks to you MB (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]I just bought a bunch of OJ thanks to you MB (dying laughing)[/quote]It’s good for you.
mb21Quote Reply
When it comes to ambiguously large groupings I prefer using the ston (shit-ton). example, An ston of runs is greater than or equal to an assload or bushel.
cdwQuote Reply
[quote name=cdw]When it comes to ambiguously large groupings I prefer using the ston (shit-ton). example, An ston of runs is greater than or equal to an assload or bushel.[/quote]Nothing can top the clownboatload
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(dying laughing) at my autocorrect trying to change that to clown payload.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=cdw]When it comes to ambiguously large groupings I prefer using the ston (shit-ton). example, An ston of runs is greater than or equal to an assload or bushel.[/quote]I’ve always thought ston > assload > bushel. Was I wrong?
mb21Quote Reply
Nothing new: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111016&content_id=25681374&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
mb21Quote Reply
Why you never let your wife tie you to the bed: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14131133
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I’ve always thought ston > assload > bushel. Was I wrong?[/quote]It can go either way.
cdwQuote Reply
(dying laughing), just watched last night’s game and (dying laughing) (dying laughing) at Tim McCarver banging on about how great Moneyball was and how OBP is way more important than stuff like clutch. Hollywood —> powerful.
fang2415Quote Reply
No Breaking Bad tonight = Watching Cutler play the role of peasant women from the British Isles
cdwQuote Reply
[quote name=cdw]No Breaking Bad tonight = sucks[/quote].
mb21Quote Reply
Marcum —-> not clutch
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Rangers or Cardinals?
mb21Quote Reply
I honestly can’t think of anyone who didn’t think this was gonna happen to Marcum. WTF? Roneskie?
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Rangers or Cardinals?[/quote]I still want the Cardinals to win. Although the last time I said that the post got 10 negative faget points (dying laughing)
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John Smoltz: “The postseason can be awfully cruel” with a knowing tone in his voice. (dying laughing)
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
Brewer fans booing. Damn, that’s a real lack of grace/tolerance. Getting to the NLCS isnt easy. Niether is pitching in mlb for that matter
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[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Brewer fans booing. Damn, that’s a real lack of grace/tolerance. Getting to the NLCS isnt easy. Niether is pitching in mlb for that matter[/quote]Agreed. I understand being disappointed. I sure as fuck would be right now, but there are 9 innings left for the Brewers to catch up. They’re also in the NLCS after winning their division by quite a bit. Impressive season for the Brewers whether they win or lose tonight.
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(dying laughing)
Marcum goes one inning (dying laughing)
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(dying laughing), Nate predicted too many innings, but was dead on for runs allowed.
mb21Quote Reply
Does that mean I get half of my money back? (dying laughing)
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Does that mean I get half of my money back? (dying laughing)[/quote]Yep, half of $0 is $0. Where can we send it?
mb21Quote Reply
Furcal crushed that one.
mb21Quote Reply
I don’t even know how he hit it that far.
mb21Quote Reply
I’m feeling really generous, you can keep it. Don’t spend it on hookers or political contributions though.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I don’t even know how he hit it that far.[/quote]Steroids. Duh.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Home run derby in Milwaukee tonight.
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so much for my Marcum optimism
BerseliusQuote Reply
At least Edwin Jackson still sucks
BerseliusQuote Reply
I figured Marcum would have a 1 Pujols HR sized leash tonight. I was wrong.
binkyQuote Reply
The Bears are playing really well so far, surprisingly. Lots of quick passes and a couple long passes are really paying off.
Also, I’m rooting for the Rangers if it’s the Cards.
binkyQuote Reply
(dying laughing), I’m amazed Wisconsin is as high as 6th in the BCS, with their schedule.
BerseliusQuote Reply
HR Derby!
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[quote name=josh]The Bears are playing really well so far, surprisingly. Lots of quick passes and a couple long passes are really paying off.[/quote]
Hard to make any conclusions about play vs the Vikings. They stinks this year.
Same here.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]At least Edwin Jackson still sucks[/quote]
^
Reiterate
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[quote name=Berselius]^
Reiterate[/quote]Shut you right up…against the pitcher (dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Same here.[/quote]I’m just happy to see the Bears winning. I have to be a bit Buddhist about this season. Expect misery and savor what joy I find.
binkyQuote Reply
Albert Pujols —> NLCS MVP?
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The Brewers need to just start IBB’ing Pujols. That guy is a machine.
binkyQuote Reply
NLCS mvp has gotta be Freese. 3 HR, batting over .500
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]NLCS mvp has gotta be Freese. 3 HR, batting over .500[/quote]I can go for that.
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[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]NLCS mvp has gotta be Freese. 3 HR, batting over .500[/quote]My read of the Brewers offense is Fielder and Braun then a huge dropoff, then everyone else. The Cards seem more balanced. But so do the Rangers.
binkyQuote Reply
Nice night for a bullpen party.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
(dying laughing) tonights starters combine to go 3 innings. This is about Year of the Motherfucking Pitcher
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]NLCS mvp has gotta be Freese. 3 HR, batting over .500[/quote]I’d usually agree, but this could be the last season for Pujols with the Cardinals. Methinks he’ll get the award partly because of that.
mb21Quote Reply
eh, Weeks and Hart are probably above average, and LuCroy is an ok hitter for pitcher. Technically Assface Morgan has had a good year at the plate.
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[quote name=mb21]I’d usually agree, but this could be the last season for Pujols with the Cardinals. Methinks he’ll get the award partly because of that.[/quote]Didn’t actually think of that, I just figured he’d get it because he’s awesome.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
(dying laughing) Yuni…
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[quote name=mb21]I’d usually agree, but this could be the last season for Pujols with the Cardinals. Methinks he’ll get the award partly because of that.[/quote]
eh, no one gives a fuck about pre-WS playoff mvps
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[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]eh, Weeks and Hart are probably above average, and LuCroy is an ok hitter for pitcher. Technically Assface Morgan has had a good year at the plate.[/quote]Did I say LuCroy was a pitcher? he’s an ok hitter for a catcher, but he may be required to pitch tonite. Holy shit that is alot of runs.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Did I say LuCroy was a pitcher? he’s an ok hitter for a catcher, but he may be required to pitch tonite. Holy shit that is alot of runs.[/quote]
(dying laughing), I’m rooting for a position player pitching tonight.
BerseliusQuote Reply
There’s no way the Cards don’t resign Pujols after the additional revenue from this playoff appearance.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]There’s no way the Cards don’t resign Pujols after the additional revenue from this playoff appearance.[/quote]
I don’t think he was going to go anywhere else anyway
BerseliusQuote Reply
Surprisingly, the Brewers did not score this inning.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Devil Fingers]Casey McGehee has the look of a guy you don’t want to make eye contact with after midnight at the 7-11.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
If the Brewers win this game, the game 7 starters are going to have to go deep or else (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
(dying laughing) @ Milwaukee
Rice CubeQuote Reply
http://www.csnchicago.com/baseball-chicago-cubs/news/What-it-will-take-to-close-the-Epstein-d?blockID=578406&feedID=619
not sure if this was already posted.
BerseliusQuote Reply
oh shit, is Pujols hurt
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]oh shit, is Pujols hurt[/quote]Better keep him in the game, just in case he’s all right.
ACTQuote Reply
Things will suck for the Brew Crew for a while now. They really depleted their farm system assembling this team.
ACTQuote Reply
Pujols be batting.
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[quote name=ACT]Better keep him in the game, just in case he’s all right.[/quote]
If he was doing well, they’d have to cut his day short
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[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]eh, Weeks and Hart are probably above average, and LuCroy is an ok hitter for pitcher. Technically Assface Morgan has had a good year at the plate.[/quote]It’s a family name.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Things will suck for the Brew Crew for a while now. They really depleted their farm system assembling this team.[/quote]Except for Fielder, who are they losing?
binkyQuote Reply
Looks like Fielder is the only big one. I suppose it’s possible they could patch up that hole and contend next year. But their farm system is bone dry, which bodes ill for the future.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=josh]Except for Fielder, who are they losing?[/quote]maybe Morgan, also losing K-rod
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
Wonder if the starters for the Cards can go a bit deeper into games as the relievers have to be gassed.
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[quote name=Rice Cube]Wonder if the starters for the Cards can go a bit deeper into games as the relievers have to be gassed.[/quote]They’ll have a few days to rest.
ACTQuote Reply
O RLY?
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Not to mention, I think modern relievers get pampered a lot more than they need to (70 innings/year?).
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Not to mention, I think modern relievers get pampered a lot more than they need to (70 innings/year?).[/quote]Yeah, they’d probably be okay. At this point there’s nothing left to lose so let the arms fall off.
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[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]maybe Morgan, also losing K-rod[/quote]I wonder if they will keep Morgan and non-tender Gomez.
JManQuote Reply
That was exciting.
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Freese —> NLCS MVP
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Goddamn Cardinals. Hope the Rangers pound them to a bloody pulp.
ACTQuote Reply
Very good article from the Herald, with lots of informed speculation:
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/red_sox/view.bg?articleid=1373868&srvc=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bostonherald+%28Home+-+BostonHerald.com%29
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[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]maybe Morgan, also losing K-rod[/quote]Those don’t seem to be insurmountable losses. The Cards are going to end up spending so much on Pujols that it doesn’t seem likely they’ll also be able to make major upgrades. I could see the Brewers remaining viable next season, but I can see how it will take a few savvy moves.
binkyQuote Reply
Bairz looked awesome last night
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I am visible in that gif.
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]I am visible in that gif.[/quote]
nice batting helmet
GWQuote Reply
Is it irrational that I don’t want the Cardinals to beat the Rangers mainly because of Theriot?
WaLiQuote Reply
[quote name=GW]nice batting helmet[/quote]
I’m too busy dancing to wear a helmet.
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]
[/quote]
Schwartz: Don’t pat me on the back!
Harbaugh: What’s your deal?
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[quote name=mb21]Why you never let your wife tie you to the bed: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14131133%5B/quote%5DMan that is awful. I think I’m going to take out the garbage disposal in my house.
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[quote name=GBTS]
[/quote]Who was that guy in the middle trying to break it up? He makes me laugh everytime I see the clip.
WaLiQuote Reply
[quote name=WaLi]Is it irrational that I don’t want the Cardinals to beat the Rangers mainly because of Theriot?[/quote]I’m with you.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=WaLi]Who was that guy in the middle trying to break it up? He makes me laugh everytime I see the clip.[/quote]I like that at least one of the players was visibly laughing at the thought of his head coach scuffling.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]
[/quote]The Rangers are so cliquish.
binkyQuote Reply
I don’t want Theo as president and someone else as GM.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=WaLi]Is it irrational that I don’t want the Cardinals to beat the Rangers mainly because of Theriot?[/quote]It is what it is.
ACTQuote Reply
I’m rooting for the Cardinals. I’ve been a big Chris Carpenter fan since he was traded to St. Louis. They have the best player in the game. They’ve gotten this far without their best pitcher. I miss Rolen and Edmonds on those teams, but I like Berkman a lot.
mb21Quote Reply
Plus, I don’t think it matters. The Cardinals won the World Series when they beat Philly. All that was left after that were a couple technicalities.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I’m rooting for the Cardinals. I’ve been a big Chris Carpenter fan since he was traded to St. Louis. They have the best player in the game. They’ve gotten this far without their best pitcher. I miss Rolen and Edmonds on those teams, but I like Berkman a lot.[/quote]Yeah I’m in this boat. I don’t actually hate Berkman as seems to be a common theme here, and outside of Theriot/Punto/TLR, I don’t dislike any aspect of this team.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]It is what it is.[/quote]Well I don’t really buy into the hating the Cardinals because they are your rival. I like good rivalries and for the most part the Cardinals have “likeable” players. But Theriot is just a dick and that “right side of the rivalry” comment really pisses me off (dying laughing)
WaLiQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Yeah I’m in this boat. I don’t actually hate Berkman as seems to be a common theme here, and outside of Theriot/Punto/TLR, I don’t dislike any aspect of this team.[/quote]I don’t even dislike those three. I’m glad neither are on the Cubs, but Theriot did help the Cubs win two division titles.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=WaLi]Well I don’t really buy into the hating the Cardinals because they are your rival. I like good rivalries and for the most part the Cardinals have “likeable” players. But Theriot is just a dick and that “right side of the rivalry” comment really pisses me off (dying laughing)[/quote]I think that comment from Theriot was blown out of proportion because the Cubs beat writers knew that Cubs fans would get upset. He was probably best to just keep his mouth shut, but at the same time Cubs fans have been taking their frustrations out on him for some time now so it’s understandable he’d want to fire back.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]They have the best player in the game. [/quote]I don’t know if that’s even true any more. You could make a strong case for, say, Bautista or Votto.
ACTQuote Reply
I love having turnover in WS winners. Cards won recently, Rangers never won.
ACTQuote Reply
Also, Rangers actually won their division, while Cardinals only won the wild card (and even then, it took an epic Braves collapse).
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[quote name=ACT]I don’t know if that’s even true any more. You could make a strong case for, say, Bautista or Votto.[/quote]Ok, they have the active player who has so far had the best career to this point. He’s right there with A-Rod. When Bautista and Votto belong in the same sentence with A-Rod then I’ll say something else, but neither of those two are deserving of that. Bautista never will and Votto more than likely won’t.
mb21Quote Reply
On one hand, I have friends who are Cardinal fans, so I want them to be happy.
On the other hand, I have friends who are Cardinal fans, so I want the Cardinals to fail so I don’t have to hear about how the Cardinals won again (dying laughing)
[quote name=ACT]I love having turnover in WS winners. Cards won recently, Rangers never won.[/quote]
I guess this will be the deciding factor for me. Plus I had like 5 Texas players on my winning fantasy team. Go Rangers!
WaLiQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I’m rooting for the Cardinals. I’ve been a big Chris Carpenter fan since he was traded to St. Louis. They have the best player in the game. They’ve gotten this far without their best pitcher. I miss Rolen and Edmonds on those teams, but I like Berkman a lot.[/quote]I agree with all of these points, but my dislike for TLR trumps all of it
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I like Berkman a lot and would love it if he became a Cub. He’s just so easy to mock with those crazy pictures.
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I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall for a TLR MGL meeting. Any room would be too small for both their egos (dying laughing)
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[quote name=ACT]I don’t know if that’s even true any more. You could make a strong case for, say, Bautista or Votto.[/quote]Are their teams in the playoffs? Then they cannot be the best player.
/MSM
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I don’t know about any of you but I think it would be awesome for tommy boy to wait to announce his new signing until an hour or two before game one of the ws as a big FU to his division rival and send the blank check to uncle bud in nyc for his fine. Kinda put a cherry on top of this whole organizational turnaround.
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For some reason I don’t care in the slightest who wins the World Series. It won’t bother me at all to see either team win it. I’d be a little happier for the Rangers fans who’ve never seen it happen before. But the annoying nature of some Cardinals fans and the egotism of Ryan Theriot have all reached critical mass. Them winning another World Series will change pretty much nothing.
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[quote name=Berselius]I like Berkman a lot and would love it if he became a Cub. He’s just so easy to mock with those crazy pictures.[/quote]Yeah, I’ve always felt sympathy for him too after the whole being trapped in a well in Buffalo Bill’s basement thing.
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]
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I keep thinking that I’m seeing the Phillies in those Rangers clips. Not used to the red hats.
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[quote name=AndCounting]For some reason I don’t care in the slightest who wins the World Series. It won’t bother me at all to see either team win it. I’d be a little happier for the Rangers fans who’ve never seen it happen before. But the annoying nature of some Cardinals fans and the egotism of Ryan Theriot have all reached critical mass. Them winning another World Series will change pretty much nothing.[/quote]
Same here. Even if I had a TV right now I probably wouldn’t tune in to this WS
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Totally unfair, the Rams have played less than six games. So while the Cardinals averaged a mere 7.2 runs per game, the Rams have put up a beastly 9.8 points per game.
Way to fudge the numbers. (dying laughing)
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[quote name=Berselius]I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall for a TLR MGL meeting. Any room would be too small for both their egos (dying laughing)[/quote]I think Asia is too small for both their egos.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=snyds01 22]I don’t know about any of you but I think it would be awesome for tommy boy to wait to announce his new signing until an hour or two before game one of the ws as a big FU to his division rival and send the blank check to uncle bud in nyc for his fine. Kinda put a cherry on top of this whole organizational turnaround.[/quote]The Yankees announced A-Rod’s contract during the World Series. The Yankees don’t give a fuck about Bud’s wishes. No reason for the Cubs to.
mb21Quote Reply
So…one of these —> Cubs?
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Re: Brewers D, anyone care to guess what Yuni was thinking on this play?
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=19916607
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Players I hate on STL: TLR, Theriot, Molina, TLR, plus I hate them for trading Rasmus and trying to make Schumaker a 2B. I also despise TLR.
I like: Pujols
Was always kinda ambivalent on Berkman, although I am irritated that he was so good this year besides blowing on defense and being bad last year.
work sucksQuote Reply
[quote name=work sucks]Players I hate on STL: TLR, Theriot, Molina, TLR, plus I hate them for trading Rasmus and trying to make Schumaker a 2B. I also despise TLR.
I like: Pujols
Was always kinda ambivalent on Berkman, although I am irritated that he was so good this year besides blowing on defense and being bad last year.[/quote]
Shut the fuck up.
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Word on the street is that the Red Sox want McNutt.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
whats your fucking deal JG?
also, Aldon is the pass rusher you have always wanted
dylanjQuote Reply
Mish- have you told your co-worker he’s a douche for that Castro story yet?
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Word on the street is that the Red Sox want McNutt.[/quote]I wouldn’t mind seeing him go. He fell pretty hard this year. The only prospect I wouldn’t part with is Brett, and we know that won’t happen.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]Mish- have you told your co-worker he’s a douche for that Castro story yet?[/quote]No but thanks for reminding me. I forgot all about that.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]whats your fucking deal JG?
also, Aldon is the pass rusher you have always wanted[/quote]
What’s your deal?
He sure looks like it so far. Just wait until he’s comfortable with the scheme and they start rushing him through different gaps.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
Does anyone know the origin of the Castro “story?”
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Does anyone know the origin of the Castro “story?”[/quote]
I think that is the origin…
Snyds01 22Quote Reply
[quote name=Snyds01 22]I think that is the origin…[/quote]BUST
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[quote name=Snyds01 22]I think that is the origin…[/quote](dying laughing)
Mish said his co-worker who is a cop or something mentioned that Castro was being brought in for charges against him.
WaLiQuote Reply
Yes, but where did the cop get the idea?
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=WaLi](dying laughing)
Mish said his co-worker who is a cop or something mentioned that Castro was being brought in for charges against him.[/quote]Just because he wasn’t charged with rape doesn’t mean that Mish’s friend wasn’t considering charging him with rape at the time.
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Yes, but where did the cop get the idea?[/quote]I tend to think people just make that shit up. It’s possible his friend heard something about Castro hitting on some chick who had a boyfriend. After 729 people heard about this it became he raped some chick.
I’d rather the player and rape not even be mentioned on this blog to be honest.
mb21Quote Reply
I don’t really care if they trade McNutt. As ACT said, he fell pretty hard this year and has basically sucked since he reached AA.
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GBTSQuote Reply
i’d be fine with McNutt going to Boston.
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[quote name=GBTS]
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(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
That would explain the look of defeat on Fielder’s face.
Rodrigo RamirezQuote Reply
Umm, yes please.
http://insider.espn.go.com/insider/features/rumors/_/date/20111017#11168
Rodrigo RamirezQuote Reply
[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]Umm, yes please.
http://insider.espn.go.com/insider/features/rumors/_/date/20111017#11168%5B/quote%5DEddy Curry ready to join NBA team??
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Eddy Curry ready to join NBA team??[/quote]
(dying laughing)
Look up twp stories.
It was supposed to link to Selig saying he wanted the Epstein deal done by Wednesday. I also want it completed soon.
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[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez](dying laughing)
Look up twp stories.
It was supposed to link to Selig saying he wanted the Epstein deal done by Wednesday. I also want it completed soon.[/quote]
Haha no it did, but since I dont have insider it went to a general splash page that listed several stories.
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BerseliusQuote Reply
From the Cubs Mailbag:
You heard it from Rick L in Peoria first: DJ LaMaheiu = Ryne Sandburg.
Edit: Way to read the wrong year on that one.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=josh]From the Cubs Mailbag:
You heard it from Rick L in Peoria first: DJ LaMaheiu = Ron Santo.[/quote]I think he had Ryno in mind but the Ron Santo comparison is pretty good too. Lulz.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]I think he had Ryno in mind but the Ron Santo comparison is pretty good too. Lulz.[/quote]Yes yes, I fixed it. I read ’62 for some reason. I don’t even know if ’62 would be right.
binkyQuote Reply
Actually, though, Ryno is in the HOF and Santo isn’t, so the comparison is even better than I first thought.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=josh]Yes yes, I fixed it. I read ’62 for some reason. I don’t even know if ’62 would be right.[/quote]I thought Santo started in ’63 or ’64 but I’d have to look it up. It could go either way. It’s kind of funny how people think that just because Ryno turned into Ryno means every MLBer who has struggled in their first few PAs will become Ryno too.
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[quote name=work sucks]Players I hate on STL: TLR, Theriot, Molina, TLR, plus I hate them for trading Rasmus and trying to make Schumaker a 2B. I also despise TLR.
I like: Pujols
Was always kinda ambivalent on Berkman, although I am irritated that he was so good this year besides blowing on defense and being bad last year.[/quote]Player love/hate aside, I just want to see the Rangers win one. I find them to be an enjoyable team to watch. I was hoping they’d win last year. Though the Giants were a fun team to watch as well.
binkyQuote Reply
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/santoro01.shtml
Samsonite! I was way off.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]I thought Santo started in ’63 or ’64 but I’d have to look it up. It could go either way. It’s kind of funny how people think that just because Ryno turned into Ryno means every MLBer who has struggled in their first few PAs will become Ryno too.
binkyQuote Reply
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/ten-weirdest-career-ending-performances-of-all-time/
What would MGL say about this?
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/ten-weirdest-career-ending-performances-of-all-time/
What would MGL say about this?[/quote]
Have you ever been paid for your baseball opinions? No? Then shut the fuck up, peasant.
MGLQuote Reply
[quote name=MGL]Have you ever been paid for your baseball opinions? No? Then shut the fuck up, peasant.[/quote]
What’s your deal?
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Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
Is there something new in that gif that I’m missing?
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Is there something new in that gif that I’m missing?[/quote]
There are changes three.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
Can’t tell what that is falling off Schwarz.
GBTSQuote Reply
Tampon in Schwartz hand?
work sucksQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Can’t tell what that is falling off Schwarz.[/quote]
You and your fancy fast processor! It’s douche and midol.
[quote name=work sucks]Tampon in Schwartz hand?[/quote]
Correct.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]You and your fancy fast processor! It’s douche and midol.[/quote]Apologies, subtlety is rare in your work.
GBTSQuote Reply
http://btn.com/2011/10/15/kinnick-stadium-card-stunt-delights/
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[quote name=mb21]http://btn.com/2011/10/15/kinnick-stadium-card-stunt-delights/[/quote]Pretty cool. I wonder how long it takes to plan that. And I guess you have to hope there aren’t too many drunk asses in the crowd that would fuck it up (dying laughing) I saw a few holding up yellow during the stars
WaLiQuote Reply
They surely handed something out before the game. I know they sent out the information regarding the black and yellow sections as the stadium was striped. They did that a year or two ago and it was pretty damn cool.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=WaLi] I saw a few holding up yellow during the stars[/quote]Those people were executed during halftime.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]I’m all for giving drunks at a college football game the benefit of the doubt, but I believe those people should have been executed during halftime.[/quote].
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS].[/quote]Forgot about the meme.
/no dinner
Rice CubeQuote Reply
(dying laughing)…per Bruce Levine, Red Sox wanted Garza for Theo.
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7116210/boston-red-sox-initially-wanted-matt-garza-chicago-cubs-theo-epstein
Smokestack LightningQuote Reply
[quote name=Smokestack Lightning](dying laughing)…per Bruce Levine, Red Sox wanted Garza for Theo.
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7116210/boston-red-sox-initially-wanted-matt-garza-chicago-cubs-theo-epstein%5B/quote%5DHey, might as well shoot for the moon. No wonder it took so long, I bet the Cubs just barely recovered from (dying laughing)
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mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Smokestack Lightning](dying laughing)…per Bruce Levine, Red Sox wanted Garza for Theo.
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7116210/boston-red-sox-initially-wanted-matt-garza-chicago-cubs-theo-epstein%5B/quote%5D(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)Quote Reply
Peasants! Arst thou conversing?
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I didn’t think he could go back…
Hi MO.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Smokestack Lightning](dying laughing)…per Bruce Levine, Red Sox wanted Garza for Theo.
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7116210/boston-red-sox-initially-wanted-matt-garza-chicago-cubs-theo-epstein%5B/quote%5DI wouldn’t trust anything on Theo from the Cubs beat writers. Most don’t even have real sources inside the team they get paid to cover, let alone in other places in baseball. Seems to me most of what they are “reporting” is second hand from the Red Sox beat guys.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]I didn’t think he could go back…
Hi MO.[/quote]OHHAIKTHXBAI.
Wasn’t KLaw saying if a deal doesn’t get done, Theo hits the street and the Red Sox owe him 7 mil?
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]OHHAIKTHXBAI.
Wasn’t KLaw saying if a deal doesn’t get done, Theo hits the street and the Red Sox owe him 7 mil?[/quote]Not a legal expert, but I would think that was something MLB would not want to happen…
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Peasants! Arst thou conversing?[/quote]MO, I’m glad you safely evaded the authorities for kidnapping Martz and replacing him with a body double who called 7 and 8 man protections for Cutler all night.
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]MO, I’m glad you safely evaded the authorities for kidnapping Martz and replacing him with a body double who called 7 and 8 man protections for Cutler all night.[/quote]I did not watch the game but this suggests that Cutler had four Bears receivers to throw to who didn’t suck.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
When Jay Cutler has time, Roy Williams looks like Cris Carter.
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]MO, I’m glad you safely evaded the authorities for kidnapping Martz and replacing him with a body double who called 7 and 8 man protections for Cutler all night.[/quote]
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]When Jay Cutler has time, Roy Williams looks like Cris Collinsworth.[/quote]
Fixed for slowness.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Smokestack Lightning](dying laughing)…per Bruce Levine, Red Sox wanted Garza for Theo.
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7116210/boston-red-sox-initially-wanted-matt-garza-chicago-cubs-theo-epstein%5B/quote%5DThis is the negotiating equivalent of kicking to Devin Hester.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Fixed for slowness.[/quote](dying laughing) Fine, Miami Dolphins’ Cris Carter.
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ACTQuote Reply
new shit: http://obstructedview.net/chicago-cubs/articles/another-shitty-cubs-season-in-review-alfonso-soriano.html
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