Duck-Billed Catechist Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Looks like he had 2 bad post-seasons for them, 1 ok one, and one good one. In the good one, he had as many ABs as the other three combined. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 So he has a higher OPS in the post season that Derek Jeter...is Derek Jeter a failure in the post season? You mean Mr. November? Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Looks like he had 2 bad post-seasons for them, 1 ok one, and one good one. In the good one, he had as many ABs as the other three combined.And his stats for the final four games of the ALCS 2004:GAME 4: AB: 5R: 1 H: 1 RBI: 2 BB: 1 SO: 1 BA: .368 GAME 5: AB: 4R: 0 H: 0 RBI: 0 BB: 2 SO: 2 BA: .304 GAME 6: AB: 4R: 0 H: 1 RBI: 0 BB: 1 SO: 1 BA: .296 GAME 7: AB: 4R: 0 H: 0 RBI: 0 BB: 1 SO: 1 BA: .258 Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 4 game sample size. Excellent. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 4 game sample size. Excellent.The four games that started it all. And you were talking about 2004 when you said "In the good one, he had as many ABs as the other three combined." Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 That started what all? The complaining about him? Because that's not true at all. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Incorrect. It is almost always necessarily bad or an indication of something wrong (whether that's an injury or just getting older). Some pitchers have the mojo to adjust, but those pitchers are rare, and even still, I wouldn't say that makes a loss of velocity not necessarily bad. Having to change the way you pitch if you are a successful pitcher would be a bad thing in my mind.In other words, it's not necessarily bad or an indication of something wrong. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 That started what all? The complaining about him? Because that's not true at all.Yankee fans complaining about him? No. Yankee fans justified in their complaints? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Should there be a salary cap in baseball? Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 A salary cap w/ a salary minimum. Yes, that would be great imo. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 A salary cap w/ a salary minimum. Yes, that would be great imo. I agree. Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 In other words, it's not necessarily bad or an indication of something wrong. You are a real prick, you know that? Oh, it's why I like you, but still... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 You are a real prick, you know that? Oh, it's why I like you, but still... Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 I think a salary cap would be a good thing, as well. Take note from the other major sports whom all use one, particularly the most efficiently run one: NFL. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 It usually is. And yeah, 3 years, 37 million isn't as absurd as I thought it would be, but I still really don't think this is a move that makes the Mets all that much better. A closer isn't what that team needs. And just looking at his season last year makes me really mad. 3rd fucking place in the Cy Young and 6th in the MVP for 68 fucking innings? Less than an inning per appearance? 1.3 whip?Look, man, I know it is not in your interest to see the Mets succeed, but saying we don't need a closer seems absurd on its face. So why don't you start with the sabermetrics to prove the Amazins really need a power-hitting left-handed first baseman who fields like he is Boris Karloff in "The Mummy"? Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 FAIL the avg and the homers arent bad considering in Oct you are probably seeing good pitching but 17 RBI is terrible with that many at bats Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 should their be a salary cap? Sure...but the Rays proved last year if you are a small market team and you are smart you can contend....you don't need Yankee money to contend Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 should their be a salary cap? Sure...but the Rays proved last year if you are a small market team and you are smart you can contend....you don't need Yankee money to contendthey won't compete long though when their players leave for more money. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 the avg and the homers arent bad considering in Oct you are probably seeing good pitching but 17 RBI is terrible with that many at bats You're right, his teammates should have been getting on base ahead of him a lot more. Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 they won't compete long though when their players leave for more money. Somewhat true....the Marlins have done a good job contending with no money, just gut your team every few years and get the farm for guys and start over, they are doing the best a franchise like that can, two world series rings is ok You're right, his teammates should have been getting on base ahead of him a lot more. so did he come through every time with guys on base? I dont see that stat anywhere, I think someone with more free time should utilize a google search and find out that out, what his ARod's avg with RISP in the post season? Im sure its awesome Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Yes, it is possible to succeed as a small market team. However, if you want to be a perennial contender (Angels, Red Sox, Yankees are probably the best examples right now, but also Cardinals a few years ago and the Braves before that), then you probably need to spend money. Spending money does not guarantee success and not spending much does not guarantee failure. Basically, anything a small market team can do personnel wise (draft and scout well), a big market team can do too. There are some things (signing premium free agents, extending players with big contracts, taking on big contracts via trade) that big market teams can do and small market teams can't or won't. Sometimes the big market teams do not parlay these advantages into on the field success. At the same time, there are some small market teams that seem to underspend and cheat the fans. Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 a lot of "small market teams" could spend more money but ownership just decides not to Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Right, thus the minimum salary. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Look, man, I know it is not in your interest to see the Mets succeed, but saying we don't need a closer seems absurd on its face. So why don't you start with the sabermetrics to prove the Amazins really need a power-hitting left-handed first baseman who fields like he is Boris Karloff in "The Mummy"? They need middle relief help more than anything. Starting pitching is 2nd on the list. Tossing a bunch of money for the last three outs is pointless if you can't get the first 24. Also, you probably will need another first baseman before long. I remember very recently, every Mets fan in the world was bitching and moaning about his 2 month slump. I'd also be slightly worried about my LF production. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hopefully, it will be Fernando Martinez time soon. Link to post Share on other sites
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