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  1. wsnydes
    I guess that I would expect for this data to skew heavily towards the top of the order because if the pitcher allows a base runner from the top, it's less likely that he'll face the heart of the order. So that makes sense to me. One question that I have regarding the hitter data is if it's an apples to apples comparison relative to the pitchers. If the pitching data skews to the top of the order, does the batter data as well? Or is that "evened out" across the entire lineup? I'm not sure that I'm explaining that well...That data you've provided does seem to have a disconnect, I'm just not sure where it's at given the information here.
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    He's one of those unsung role players that don't get noticed. And that's kind of a good thing, in a sense. He can fill in reasonably well at many positions and be good enough with the bat. He won't push a starter for playing time, but he's good enough to give one a day off. Those kinds of players are important to a good team over the course of a long season. And considering everything he went through coming up through the minors, I'm happy to see him perform. Even in the bit role that he has.
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    So, Bugs Bunny is the greatest CF on the planet? And also simultaneously the greatest C, P, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, LF and RF? I can't argue with that. I think you're onto something!
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    I've been surprised by how inconsistent the bats have been. I think the bullpen is a much bigger priority, but the bats haven't done their job. If they were, they'd be covering up some of the bullpen woes and the team would be in a much better position. As it is, the pitching sits on a razors edge most of the time and that exposes the bullpen even more. That said, the pitching has largely done it's job. Holding opponents to 3 runs as often as they do yet still losing is frustrating. Speaking of the bullpen, I didn't have high expectations for them in the first place but they've been worse than I expected as well. Injuries have played into that, but I'm not sure that changes things for me much. I'm pleasantly surprised by the rotation and it's ability to keep the team in games despite the inability of the bats to score runs. Before the season, I predicted that the youth would determine how far the team goes. I still think that's holding true and believe it still will in the 2nd half. Perhaps even moreso given the injury and ineffectiveness situations. I still think this team is good enough to win the division, but not much else without big upgrades in the bullpen and at least one bat.
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    Walk-offs are definitely, definitely more fun on the winning side.

  6. wsnydes
    Should happy about this, or sad? I suppose I'll be sad then happy!
  7. wsnydes
    To New Orleans I go to do my part! And I'll enjoy some jazz while I'm there for good measure.
  8. wsnydes
    Walk-offs are quite a bit more fun on this side of them.
  9. wsnydes

    In Buck We Trust

  10. wsnydes
    I know. Those are the worst! That's my second Buxton walk-off HR game of the year!
  11. wsnydes
    Yet another beautiful night for baseball!
  12. wsnydes
    More or less, yes. I think they built a staff pretty reliant on young arms stepping up. That's a big reason why before the season started, I was saying that how far this team goes will be determined by the youth. And there is obvious risk involved with that approach. And I think I've been right about that so far. And I think injuries have depleted the possibility of that approach working even further. I've always kinda thought this year was intended to build towards next season. They did a decent job of avoiding a bottoming out, but not enough to really be truly competitive.
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    I think injury has played into this quite a bit. Winder made the roster as a piggy back for Archer. Injuries to the rotation forced him into the rotation until he too was put on the IL. Beyond that however, you might be correct.
  14. wsnydes
    The Twins are just toying with them like a cat does for a mouse. Got 'em right where they want them! Peter Gammons name dropping PJ was a nice touch! ?
  15. wsnydes
    Fascinating read, RB. Thanks for the link!
  16. wsnydes
    They went 17-10 in June. That's a run, especially when the twins went 13-14 in the same stretch. I agree that Chicago is a threat, but they've got quite a bit of work to do.
  17. wsnydes
    Haven't we suffered enough this week?
  18. wsnydes
    Is this a rule? Because if it is, I don't like it!
  19. wsnydes
    Or Thornburg...either day! We seem to be at an impasse!
  20. wsnydes
    I will say that it's very clear to me today! It's clear that it would have made no difference. And if it did, Rocco probably played it correctly, sadly.
  21. wsnydes
    His name is definitely Tyler Thornburg. That's about all I can say.
  22. wsnydes
    I don't think the FO figured that they'd be as competitive as they are in the division at the start of the season. Or that the division would be as brutal as it has been so far. The Correa signing flies in the face some, but the pitching staff was not a competitive compilation by any means. I think they've gotten quite lucky with the starters to this point. Injuries have depleted the relief corps, but that's not the whole reason that it sucks. I still don't mind the trade, but acknowledge the risk involved with it. I had figured that they'd be able to supplement the bullpen better than they have. I also hoped that they had something else up their sleeve like when dealing Donaldson to free up cash for Correa. They may have, but it didn't materialize if they did. The offseason approach looks to me as one of a team trying to retool for the next season, making moves to avoid completely bottoming out yet not quite real. I think that stance is still accurate. They're good enough to win the division, but little else. I'm not sure that Rogers moves that needle at all, frankly. But they could certainly use him.
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    Yeah. Molitor had a couple of guys like that too. It drove me nuts then too. Bullpen usage has evolved even in that short timeframe, but that only makes it worse.
  24. wsnydes
    If this is the case, I hope it brings some consistency with it. It's great to see the younger players blossoming, but young players aren't typically known for being consistent. Simply being more consistent would likely help this team out quite a bit.
  25. wsnydes
    I'm not really upset about it either. I won't say that I expected it, but when I heard what the available relief corps was, I kinda saw it coming.
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