Sir Stewart Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I wondered at that too. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Red soxes don't age. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Papelbon going to arbitration.... Good signing with Youkilis, too. Nice price. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Triples hit by National League teams, 2008: 478 (29.88 per team, most: Arizona - 47, least: Chicago and Pittsburgh - 21). The average NL team hit a triple once every 5.42 games.Triples hit by American League teams, 2008: 408 (29.14 per team, most: Minnesota - 49, least: Seattle - 20) The average AL team hit a triple once every 5.56 games. Triples hit by National League teams, 2007: 505 (31.56 per team, most: Philadelphia - 41, least: St. Louis - 13). The average NL team hit a triple once every 5.13 games.Triples hit by American League teams, 2007: (30.92 per team, most: 433 Detroit - 50, least: Oakland - 16). The average AL team hit a triple once every 5.24 games. Triples hit by National League teams, 2006: 561 (35.06 per team, most: Dodgers 58 least: Pirates 17). The average NL team hit a triple once every 4.62 games.Triples hit by American League teams, 2006: 391, (27.92 per team, most: Seattle 42 least: Boston 16). The average AL team hit a triple once every 5.8 games. I'm not sure if I agree that a triple is more exciting than a homerun, but even if it is, I don't think it happens often enough more in the National League to count for much in the NL's favor, and the extremely short-term trend is bringing the leagues even closer together in triples hit. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Stats don't tell you everything, nerd. Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 another thing I love about the NL game is keeping score. There are NL games where my score card looks like a madding mess of drunken scribbles and names. AL games not so much. and the pitcher's spot in line up is not a throw away out. There is bunting, taking a bunch of pitches and other stuff. It just add a twist to a game that is far more enjoyable to watch. Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Some pitchers can hit and like to be involved in all aspects of the game. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Triples hit by National League teams, 2008: 478 (29.88 per team, most: Arizona - 47, least: Chicago and Pittsburgh - 21). The average NL team hit a triple once every 5.42 games.Triples hit by American League teams, 2008: 408 (29.14 per team, most: Minnesota - 49, least: Seattle - 20) The average AL team hit a triple once every 5.56 games. Triples hit by National League teams, 2007: 505 (31.56 per team, most: Philadelphia - 41, least: St. Louis - 13). The average NL team hit a triple once every 5.13 games.Triples hit by American League teams, 2007: (30.92 per team, most: 433 Detroit - 50, least: Oakland - 16). The average AL team hit a triple once every 5.24 games. Triples hit by National League teams, 2006: 561 (35.06 per team, most: Dodgers 58 least: Pirates 17). The average NL team hit a triple once every 4.62 games.Triples hit by American League teams, 2006: 391, (27.92 per team, most: Seattle 42 least: Boston 16). The average AL team hit a triple once every 5.8 games. I'm not sure if I agree that a triple is more exciting than a homerun, but even if it is, I don't think it happens often enough more in the National League to count for much in the NL's favor, and the extremely short-term trend is bringing the leagues even closer together in triples hit. Plus, I'm pretty sure I said that the reason the NL is more interesting to me isn't because of triples, but because of the strategy involved and, yes, the small-ball. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Both leagues are pretty durn interesting. If it came down to the choice of watching an NL game or an AL game one Saturday on TV, with no real interest in the outcome, I'd pick NL. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'm not saying I don't like watching an AL game, for the record. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Both leagues are pretty durn interesting. If it came down to the choice of watching an NL game or an AL game one Saturday on TV, with no real interest in the outcome, I'd pick NL.There once was a time when I would have picked AL solely because there were more AL parks with natural grass, but that hasn't been the case for years. Unless I'm mistaken, there are only three parks left with artificial surfaces and they're all in the AL. Now I'd go with NL, most likely, if I had to choose -- and not necessarily because of the turf thing. edit: And yes, I realize this is a question about watching a game on TV. I've always hated watching artifical turf games, in person or otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'd pick an AL game over a NL game just because of the interest in how they play having a little more affect on the team I root for. Either way, I'll take a baseball game, regardless of the league, over just about any other thing on t.v. to watch and certainly to see live. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hurry up, 2009 season. Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hurry up, 2009 season. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Plus, I'm pretty sure I said that the reason the NL is more interesting to me isn't because of triples, but because of the strategy involved and, yes, the small-ball. That's fair if you like the small ball. I wasn't really making an argument in favor of the AL over the NL, was just really pointing out that the excitement of a triple wasn't really a big thing in the NL's favor. There are plenty of reasons to like one league or the other better, the frequency of the triple just isn't one of them. FWIW, I prefer the AL, but mostly because my team plays in the AL so I have more of a rooting interest in AL games. I'm pretty happy to watch a game in either league though (or any other). Which reminds me, the WBC is coming soon! Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'd pick an AL game over a NL game just because of the interest in how they play having a little more affect on the team I root for. Either way, I'll take a baseball game, regardless of the league, over just about any other thing on t.v. to watch and certainly to see live. I run hot and cold on Baseball but I am really looking forward to this year for some reason. Now if I could just tell a slider from a cut fastball I would really feel like a fan. There is something about baseball that just brings out the little kid excitement in me. Lammy, let's take in a Rockies game this year. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 I run hot and cold on Baseball but I am really looking forward to this year for some reason. Now if I could just tell a slider from a cut fastball I would really feel like a fan. There is something about baseball that just brings out the little kid excitement in me. Lammy, let's take in a Rockies game this year.Moss: Give me a holler pronto. I do Opening Day each year.... Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Really? Would be a good day to take off work then! Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Yay! play date! Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 so, does anyone care about the wbc this time around? i do not and simply hope that zambrano does not play. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'll watch it. It's baseball. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Papelbon inks 1 year/$6.25 M deal:http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/reds...papelbons_deal/ Today reports say he's open to a multi-year contract.... Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 24 days til pitchers and catchers, people. Almost time to start thinking about Fantasy! Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 24 days til pitchers and catchers, people. Almost time to start thinking about Fantasy! Can we do a head-to-head league too this year? Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Can we do a head-to-head league too this year?Sure. Do you want to set one of them up? I'd like to try that...I've always done the 5x5 Link to post Share on other sites
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