MLB 2012-13 off-season notes & transactions
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And I like this pick from MLB.com!!!
1. Angels: With Hamilton aboard, the Angels now have two guys who ranked in the top 10 in runs created per 27 outs last season (Trout finished first in that category). Oh, and they have Albert Pujols, who won't be going through the same adjustment issues he did at the start of 2012. Because of their ages, Hamilton (31) and Pujols (33) probably won't be the historically productive pair some fans might dream they will be, but there is little reason to believe an Angels team that ranked fourth in the Majors in runs scored last season won't again be elite. A big X-factor is Mark Trumbo, who disappeared in the second half last season. As it stands, I'll take the Angels' lineup over any other right now.
1. Angels: With Hamilton aboard, the Angels now have two guys who ranked in the top 10 in runs created per 27 outs last season (Trout finished first in that category). Oh, and they have Albert Pujols, who won't be going through the same adjustment issues he did at the start of 2012. Because of their ages, Hamilton (31) and Pujols (33) probably won't be the historically productive pair some fans might dream they will be, but there is little reason to believe an Angels team that ranked fourth in the Majors in runs scored last season won't again be elite. A big X-factor is Mark Trumbo, who disappeared in the second half last season. As it stands, I'll take the Angels' lineup over any other right now.
I don't worry about good players until they hit 34-35. Both should still be very productive. We shall see.
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Pos Name Age G AB R HR RBI BA
C Bob Boone 34 143 472 42 7 58 .256
1B Rod Carew 36 138 523 88 3 44 .319
2B Bobby Grich 33 145 506 74 19 65 .261
SS Tim Foli 31 150 480 46 3 56 .252
3B Doug DeCinces 31 153 575 94 30 97 .301
LF brian Downing 31 158 623 109 28 84 .281
CF Fred Lynn 30 138 545 89 21 86 .299
RF Reggie Jackson 36 153 530 92 39 101 .275
DH Don Baylor 33 157 608 80 24 93 .263Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris were 29 and 26 respectively in 1961. The next year, they had about 60% as much offensive output, and that was their last statistical hurrah.
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They could have the #1 offense, but so could the Dodgers.
Angels definitely have the best lead off guy, someone that could easily be a #3 hitter all teams now and is probably the best player in baseball, period
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You said best player not best CF. Cabrera won the triple crown. That in my opinion is the best player right now.
I think Votto is a better player especially hitter, than Trout.
Yes best player. Cabrera lacks speed, a strong arm, and good defense. That alone cannot make him the best player. He maybe the best offensive player, but he is not the best player.
Trout and Kemp are both 5 tool players. Neither are the best at any one tool, but both are in the top 5 in all 5 tools. When combined, there are no players in baseball that are near either of them.
Oh yeah, did you forget that Kemp came close to winning the triple crown (quadruple crown in you count runs)two years ago, and this is while playing in a pitcher friendly park and most games in a pitcher friendly division?
3rd in BA - .324
1st in HR - 39
1st in RBI - 126
1st in Runs - 115
2nd in SB (something Cabrera and Votto will never accomplish) - 40
GG winner for CF
...and Trout is better than Kemp
Put both in hitter friendly parks, like your home park, where they do not play most of their games in SD, LA, and SF, and those numbers will be even better
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Looks like Extra Innings is $200 and MLB TV Premium is $130 for the 2013 season. If these prices are true it looks like DTV will be making a few $10 per month adjustments again this year.
I really wish they would offer a team pass. I'd rather pay $50 for something like that than $200/$130 for every game. I'm really not interested in other games besides Red Sox games.
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New superstar implicated in MLB drug scandal .....A former MVP who beat a previous PED case is listed in a disgraced clinic's records. He's being investigated http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ryan-braun-s-name-listed-in-biogenesis-clinic-records-235650670.html
Chris Carpenter won’t pitch for Cardinals in 2013, or perhaps ever again http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-b...ch-cardinals-2013-perhaps-204636068--mlb.html Another reason the Cardinals should re-sign Kyle Lohse to a 3 year agreement if that is whta he wants but 1st they should sign Wainwright to a long term deal 
But his nickname was always "Roberto Duran" ... Do you remember was Duran's nickname was?
The stolen base does not need power, or even speed. But it changes the game...On the mere threat of a stolen base. On the mound, on the base paths and on the opposing defense. You have a better chance of getting the best of hitters out than throwing out the best base stealer. The best home run hitter ever was still out 65% of the time. The best stolen base artist is successful almost 65% of the time or higher.
The stolen base is the most underrated offensive category in all of baseball.
Even the greatest hitters go into slumps. But when that player can draw a walk and then steal a base, that is also a weapon.
For years the Red Sox could score runs with the best of them, but they had ZERO championships in 86 years to show for it. They finally won the World Series in 2004, and the biggest play of the season was a stolen base by Dave Roberts (acquired at the trade deadline) in the ALCS. Stolen bases, and baserunning in general, is a HUGE part of the game!
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