16 Oct 08
Originally posted by ArachnarchistAn interesting stat regarding Dice-K would be to see how many of those walks actually end up scoring compared to the league average. I know as runners get further into scoring position, Dice-K seems to get stronger.
Considering that even if he pitched a no hitter, he'd still give up like six walks, I think getting rid of him would probably be a good move.
16 Oct 08
Originally posted by darvlayFrankly, that's not something I would not in a starting pitcher, reliever maybe, but not a starter.
An interesting stat regarding Dice-K would be to see how many of those walks actually end up scoring compared to the league average. I know as runners get further into scoring position, Dice-K seems to get stronger.
16 Oct 08
Originally posted by ArachnarchistI agree. Just thought it would be interesting. Kinda like those closers who always put the first runner on and turn every save into a roller-coaster ride - they can be "effective" but who the hell would want that?
Frankly, that's not something I would not in a starting pitcher, reliever maybe, but not a starter.
16 Oct 08
Originally posted by darvlayTell me about it. I'm an Indians fan and I hated Joe Borowski closing back in 2007.
I agree. Just thought it would be interesting. Kinda like those closers who always put the first runner on and turn every save into a roller-coaster ride - they can be "effective" but who the hell would want that?
16 Oct 08
Originally posted by darvlayWalks are sometimes overrated. There were many times I would nibble at the corners or try and get a great hitter to hit my pitch while willing to walk them if needed in certain situations. I like the strategy better than just giving him 4 balls for an intentional walk. At least you have a chance of something good happening. Now if the walks are due to wildness, they will usually come in bunches, and that is more of a telling factor to me.
An interesting stat regarding Dice-K would be to see how many of those walks actually end up scoring compared to the league average. I know as runners get further into scoring position, Dice-K seems to get stronger.
16 Oct 08
Originally posted by darvlayThought you might like that one. Toronto had a fantastic OF group in those days. Jesse Barfield lives in Houston these days. He is a really good guy and what a rocket he had. Not sure whatever happened to George Bell and Lloyd Moseby. Joe Carter was underrated as a player in my opinion as well.
My favourite pitcher. I'll never forget the home run Joltin' Joe hit off him in '93. Touch 'em all, Joe!
16 Oct 08
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Originally posted by shortcircuitActually the '93 outfield group was comprised of Devon White, Joe Carter and a platoon of minor role players, then Rickey Henderson after the trading deadline.
Thought you might like that one. Toronto had a fantastic OF group in those days. Jesse Barfield lives in Houston these days. He is a really good guy and what a rocket he had. Not sure whatever happened to George Bell and Lloyd Moseby. Joe Carter was underrated as a player in my opinion as well.
Bell, Barfield and Moseby were in the eighties.
16 Oct 08
Originally posted by darvlaySure, but I meant Toronto was an All Star OF academy for several years. And didn't Joe Carter actually play some 1B as well?
Actually the '93 outfield group was comprised of Devon White, Joe Carter and a platoon of minor role players, then Rickey Henderson after the trading deadline.
Bell, Barfield and Moseby were in the eighties.