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  1. DaveW
    I don't think Vizquel is in the Jeter level of SS, however he was a damn fine one and if he got 133 more hits he would be a hall of famer.
  2. DaveW
    I have lived in NYC for about 7 years now, I goto about 15-20 Yankee games a year, trust me, it gets said.
  3. DaveW
    It's inflammatory and wrong to insinuate that Biggio did roids, and if you are going to entertain that notion, then perhaps we can entertain the notion that Jeter was on roids/HGH and once he got off he suddenly has injury issues?
  4. DaveW
    Using hall of fame voters to support your argument actually hurts it I believe, if we have learned anything over the years, there are a lot of really ignorant and dumb hall of fame voters (See: Biggio not getting in first ballot, Bagwell not getting in, Edgar Martinez not even sniffing the line, Bonds being shut out, Clemens being shut out etc) Biggio and Jeter are actually pretty similar players IMO. Overall I think he is a better hitter, and in his 15 year prime I think he was significantly better due to ballpark/supporting cast. Defensively, I like Biggio more, I think Jeter gets points for being SS (instead of 2B) but Biggio was pretty verstatile as well (playing catcher and CF as well) To say that anyone who thinks Biggio is better then Jeter "has never watched them play the game" I think is a bit inflammatory. I think a valid argument could be made (and has been made) for either Jeter or Biggio
  5. DaveW
    Willie Mays is one of the best five players to ever play the game, Jeter is not (though half the people in this city will tell you up and down he is the best yankee to play the game and one of the best 10 in baseball history)
  6. DaveW
    I forgot about Banks, yeah I would rank him over Jeter as well. Frankly, Jeter should have moved to 3rd base the second A-Rod was brought in. We can argue about roids all day long, but the fact is, A-Rod in his long prime is one of the best 10 players to ever play the game (And that is underating him a bit in my eyes), especially when you consider he was a pretty damn good SS as well. Ditto with Bonds, during that time I would imagine 33% of the league were on Roids, so personally, when we are talking all time great talents you HAVE to put A-Rod near the top. The Biggio and Larkin comparisons nail it on the head, if Jeter is a sure fire first ballot HOF (I bet he gets 95%) it is absolutely ludicrous that Biggio and Larkin failed to get 75% on their first chance. I think Jeter's hitting is a bit over-rated as well, he was surrounded by insane bats up and down that lineup, where Biggio, Ripken and Larkin never had that. FWIW Eloratings on baseball reference have Biggio at #56 all time, Larkin at #58 all time. Jeter is #113 all time.
  7. DaveW
    You know what I meant. IMO there are different levels of HOFamers. Would you say that Jim Rice is in the same class as Babe Ruth?
  8. DaveW
    You can never have enough (LHP) Pitching.
  9. DaveW
    His defense wasn't up to snuff the majority of those years, he never should have been SS the minute the Yankees got a superior on in A-Rod. Top SS of all time IMO: 1. Honus Wagner 2. A-Rod (roids aside) 3. George Davis 4. Cal Ripken 5. Barry Larkin (Very good defender, nearly identical offensive numbers OPS+) 6. Ozzie Smith 7. Luke Appling 8. Derek Jeter 9. Lou Boudreau (Better player then Jeter, just had a shorter career) It's amazing how Jeter gets over-rated and called one of the best to play the game by idiots, yet Barry Larkin doesn't even get on the first ballot when he was clearly a superior overall player.
  10. DaveW
    While I don't think he will match that 2009 season power wise, I think the move to first base will help him overall. It should also be noted that 2013 was Joe Mauer's 2nd (tied) best year as a pro for OPS+ and third highest in OPS and Slugging. I could definitely see him having a .900 OPS this year at first base.
  11. DaveW
    I don't think we have many LOOGY's in the system at this point who are ML ready LOOGY's. However I am not sure he is truly a LOOGY (.663 OPS against LH in 2013 minors, .728 in 2012), with that said, the Twins have a lack of LHP at this point anyways, can't hurt to give another guy a shot, maybe they see something they like?
  12. DaveW
    Because Capuano is a starter and would command a guarantee contract? While Raley is a zero risk guy? Apples and Oranges really.
  13. DaveW
    Jeter. Don't get me wrong, he is talented and a sure fire hall of famer, but I can't think of a more over-rated player in my lifetime. Defensively he was below average at best, offensively he was solid, but benefited IMO from ridiculous lineups around him. Again, hall of famer? Yes. One of the best to play the game like some people claim. No way. The coverage this year is going to be puke worthy.:whacky028:
  14. DaveW
    Yeah, apologies again. Wasn't directed at you at all. Things have just gone off the rails in the past when health is involved and everyone seems to become a doctor(thus drowning out the real doctors like you who can contribute quality posts)
  15. DaveW
    Believe me, I don't think Nick's comment (or mine) were directed towards you (since you know what you are talking about) it's the armchair Doctors who often come out of the woodworks.
  16. DaveW
    He is too busy with his other habit apparently. Erik Thompson @StatFreak101 Follow @Brazzers I wake up with (censored for Twins Daily) on my mind. Erik Thompson ‏@StatFreak101 @Brazzers My (censored) >>> Your (censored) Erik Thompson ‏@StatFreak101 @Brazzers You guys need a talent like me. That's some truth serum for you.
  17. DaveW
    A million times this. It provides nothing of value to the discussion.
  18. DaveW
    shoot me an invite david@gatefmobile.com thanks!
  19. DaveW
    No.
  20. DaveW
    Lol Pud Selig.
  21. DaveW
    It's why I posted the PSH pic, I was paid off my an unnamed bettor.
  22. DaveW
    I was talking about Florimon FYI. But I'm not keen on Escobar as well, I don't think either guy is anything more then org filler and injury replacements (or mayyybeee UTIL guys) counting on either guy to start a significant amount of games for you is a recipe for disaster. (and I actually like Florimon as a player, he just shouldn't be a starter. He is nice insurance at AAA and as a UTIL guy from time to time.) Thus why I am all about bringing in a legit SS like Drew, I think the notion that Escobar/Florimon can hold it down until Santana is ready (who is still far away himself) is a bad plan. For the most part, this team has some solid to nice depth at every other position either in the majors or a yearish away (Buxton, Sano, Rosario, Hicks, etc) SS seems like the obvious place to spend money/make a trade.
  23. DaveW
    Why am I being singled out? Seems like a personal attack
  24. DaveW
    That's why I am very much for signing Drew!
  25. DaveW
    .700 is not his ceiling, he hasn't had a .700 OPS since A ball. Is it possible? Sure, anything is possible. But by that logic we should keep every pitcher around with a career 5.00 ERA because one time that turned into RA Dickey.
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