MLB 2013 Season

[DodgerKing]

Ummm, Comerica is probably even BIGGER.

I know. Read what I said. The dimensions don't matter. We can argue this all we want, but the numbers and the players support what I am saying.

The fact remains that SF, SD, and LA are much more difficult stadiums to hit in, especially for HRs. The stats back it up and the players will tell you the same. It doesn't matter how big the stadium is, the weather and the amount of foul ground plays a bigger role than anything else, even the size of the stadium.

In fact, bigger stadiums are even more hitter friendly because the outfielders have more ground to cover. Combine that with the fact that the ball travels further in midwest stadiums because of the weather, you get a much more hitter friendly park.

Hmmm, Bonds didn't have any problem ...

As far as Bonds goes, even if I ignore the fact that he was cheating, and ignore the fact that he used the one part of the stadium where it was easy to hit HRs, Bonds would hit them out anywhere. He would have probably hit even more playing in another division.

But, one person does not a stat make anyway.

 

[DodgerKing]

Cabrera doesn't have to steal bases, he hits doubles and HR's.

Every hit is a double or HR? Speed adds an extra element and provides more scoring opportunities as well as takes some of the focus from the pitcher. You can ignore its importance, but when someone can match Cabrera's numbers AND add speed and defense, that puts them on another tier, even if the power may be slightly less.

Anyway, we are again getting away from the original topic. We were comparing Kemp to McCutchen and the fact that Kemp had a year that only a few can match. Even Cabrera CANNOT match it because he lacks speed and is not a GG fielder. (Remember I already said he is the best current hitter in MLB.)

Btw, you still won't give Cabrera any credit defensively, your not the only one, but he's MUCH better Defensively than most think.

Really? When did I do that?

 

[DodgerKing]

Cabrera doesn't have to steal bases, he hits doubles and HR's.

Just for fun let's go with the double is just as good as a single with a SB. I'll compare their best years.

In 2011 Kemp had 33 doubles and 40 Stolen Bases
33 + 40 = 73. Add his 4 triples and you would get to 77.

I would love to see Cabrera hit 73 doubles in a season.

Cabrera's best doubles season was in 2006 when he hit 50 of them. He also had 9 SB that year, when he was a little more slick footed.
50 + 9 = 59. Add his 3 triples and he would get 62.

So yes, when one can steal a lot and hit doubles, that does provide a little more than just hitting doubles.

 

[DodgerKing]

Dodgers just tied their longest road winning streak with 12.

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[DodgerKing]

Lets go Red Sox

Lets go Red Sox

Lets go Red Sox

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[AntAltMike]

With the addition of Jake Peavey, the Red Sox now have too many starting pitchers. Who gets dropped from the rotation? Dempster, Doubront or Workman?

How about:

Pitcher  IP  H  R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC  ST  ERA
J Lester 4.1 11 6   6   0   6   1  102-67  4.52

 

[DodgerKing]

These Red Sox announcers are a bunch of snoozers. They are definitely some of the dullest I have ever heard.

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[Jimbo]

Just for fun let's go with the double is just as good as a single with a SB. I'll compare their best years.

In 2011 Kemp had 33 doubles and 40 Stolen Bases
33 + 40 = 73. Add his 4 triples and you would get to 77.

I would love to see Cabrera hit 73 doubles in a season.

Cabrera's best doubles season was in 2006 when he hit 50 of them. He also had 9 SB that year, when he was a little more slick footed.
50 + 9 = 59. Add his 3 triples and he would get 62.

So yes, when one can steal a lot and hit doubles, that does provide a little more than just hitting doubles.

Just for fun ...

Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: In his first five seasons as a Tiger, he has won two batting titles, two home run titles and two RBI titles. He should add to that total this season.

Still doesn't get the respect he deserves.

 

[DodgerKing]

Just for fun ...

Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: In his first five seasons as a Tiger, he has won two batting titles, two home run titles and two RBI titles. He should add to that total this season.

Still doesn't get the respect he deserves.

Respect?
What are you taking about?

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[Hart5150]

These Red Sox announcers are a bunch of snoozers. They are definitely some of the dullest I have ever heard.

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You've only said this 37 times before on this board. We get it.

In New England we like Orsillo and Remy. Matter of fact Remy is kind of a cult hero in these parts.

So they're not for everyone, so what. I personally don't care for a 1 man booth, but that's me. Suzyn Waldman and Hawk Harleson are 2 of worst broadcasters in any sport, their fanbases seem to like them and ultimately that's who they are there for.

 

[RandallA]

Dodgers just tied their longest road winning streak with 12.

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Are the Dodgers peaking too early? Just saying.

 

[DodgerKing]

Are the Dodgers peaking too early? Just saying.

If anything they peaked late. They were in last place for pretty much the entire first half of the year.

 

[DodgerKing]

You've only said this 37 times before on this board. We get it.

In New England we like Orsillo and Remy. Matter of fact Remy is kind of a cult hero in these parts.

So they're not for everyone, so what. I personally don't care for a 1 man booth, but that's me. Suzyn Waldman and Hawk Harleson are 2 of worst broadcasters in any sport, their fanbases seem to like them and ultimately that's who they are there for.

I have? I don't recall ever saying that here before. If I did it had to be years ago. I'll have to take your word for it as I do remember saying this on other boards before.

But, they are among the dullest announcers in baseball, IMO. You don't have to agree. I don't care if you do or not. I was simply commenting while watching the replay of a great comeback from the other day. Talk about under playing it. Man, they made it sound like the other team came back or that it was just routine. They did not do a good job of capturing the moment. Sorry, but that is the way I saw it.

As far has the ChiSox announcers go, they are the biggest homers of all the announcers. But they certainly are not dull, that is for sure.

 

[DodgerKing]

Here are the offensive stats by ballpark. And like I said, year after year, the west coast stadiums are the worst for offensive production and among the worst for HRs. Of course the quality of the respective team's also play a role. If a team does not a good hitting team and or is a good pitching team, then that too will factor it, such as it does in Miami and Houston. But check out all of the years and you will see a pattern.

The midwest stadiums are usually among the most offensively productive no matter how big they are, with the exception of KC. That probably has more to do with the fact they they stink than the size. The production of these stadiums is due to the weather. Warm humid rising air promotes good ball carry and larger outfields means more opportunities for hits to fall in.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/parkfactor/_/order/false

BTW, Dodgers stadium has some of the shortest HR wall dimensions in baseball. Every part of the wall is under 400 ft from home plate. The deepest part is straight away center at 399 ft. Down the lines it is only 330 ft with a 4ft high wall. Yet, it is very difficult to hit HRs there. I cannot telly you how many players said they hit a ball that they thought would be halfway up in the bleachers and only carried to the warning track.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

Alex Rodriguez,NOBODY in the MLB wants you. Your career in baseball is through.

A-Rod's Reps: 'Bring It On And We Will See Major League Baseball In Federal Court'
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rods-reps-bring-see-major-162200125.html

 

[DodgerKing]

Watching the Dodgers on Fox here at a bar they but a stat up that I wasn't aware of. Puig is the first and only player in MLB history to have a .360+ average and 11 HRs through his first 50 games.

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[DodgerKing]

The scroll on ESPN said A-Rods appeal was denied and he will be suspended for the rest of this year and next.

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[DodgerKing]

The scroll on ESPN said A-Rods appeal was denied and he will be suspended for the rest of this year and next.

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Now it is being reported in the print media as well.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/...-suspension-mlb-to-move-ahead-with-ban-080313

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[DodgerKing]

Dodgers just set a franchise record with 13 straight road wins.

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[Jimbo]

The scroll on ESPN said A-Rods appeal was denied and he will be suspended for the rest of this year and next.

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ARod's appeal was denied ?
Who was it appealed with, MLB or a real legit arbitrator ?
Usually MLB itself does the arbitrating which makes the appeal useless.

Thats like the NFL, Player gets fined by Goodell/ league, you appeal, who you appealing to ... the league/Goodell ... why botrher, they gave you the ruling in the first place, you really think they are gonna change thier minds ?