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bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:27:50 AM10/7/12
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# Great to see Pat Neshek go out there yesterday and pitch so well,
with what was obviously a heavy heart, son't initials on his sleeve.
with what was obviously a heavy heart, son't initials on his sleeve.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:28:39 AM10/7/12
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# DUSTY'S ROAD: Great win by Baker's Reds, patching together a staff
after Cueto's early departure (shades of Pedro in 1999?).
after Cueto's early departure (shades of Pedro in 1999?).
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:29:07 AM10/7/12
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# Showalter's mantra in the postseason: "We're not here to kiss
babies. We're here to win the damned election."
babies. We're here to win the damned election."
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:29:51 AM10/7/12
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# Although most of his reports are absurd, Cafardo is correct that
Boston has interest in Josh Johnson.
Boston has interest in Josh Johnson.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:30:18 AM10/7/12
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# Johnson is great, but Boston could really use a pitcher with better
health and more reliability.
health and more reliability.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:31:50 AM10/7/12
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# The guess here is that Francona will hire his buddy Brad Mills as
bench coach, and could poach some men from Boston's staff too.
bench coach, and could poach some men from Boston's staff too.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:33:24 AM10/7/12
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# If you're not juiced about Pats-Broncos today, then you ought to
have your pulse checked.
have your pulse checked.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:37:38 AM10/7/12
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# Call me old-fashioned, but "embraces sabermetrics" is nowhere near
my top qualification for a manager.
my top qualification for a manager.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:39:07 AM10/7/12
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# What I want most out of the next manager is leadership. I want him
to clean up the mess and get the team unified and hungry again.
to clean up the mess and get the team unified and hungry again.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:39:40 AM10/7/12
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# In terms of sabermetrics, I could give a rat's arse if the new
manager knows what WPA or WAR or any of that stuff means.
manager knows what WPA or WAR or any of that stuff means.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:40:17 AM10/7/12
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# And I certainly don't go along with the "don't you dare ever let a
non-pitcher bunt" crowd. There is a time and place for everything.
non-pitcher bunt" crowd. There is a time and place for everything.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:41:01 AM10/7/12
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# What I want is common sense, which mostly agrees with sabermetric
findings anyway. Don't bat a Rajai Davis type leadoff (oops).
findings anyway. Don't bat a Rajai Davis type leadoff (oops).
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:42:23 AM10/7/12
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# And I want sound judgment on the pitching staff, of course. I just
don't think you need to demand a f-cking PhD from f-cking MIT.
don't think you need to demand a f-cking PhD from f-cking MIT.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:43:02 AM10/7/12
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# And I've got some news for you: Bobby V was one of the first
managers who *did* embrace sabermetrics and unconventional thought!
managers who *did* embrace sabermetrics and unconventional thought!
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:43:16 AM10/7/12
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# Today's inductee to the Twitter Hall of the Very Good is Ken
Holtzman, a southpaw who pitched in the majors from 1965-79.
Holtzman, a southpaw who pitched in the majors from 1965-79.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:43:39 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman went 174-150, 3.49 (105 ERA+) in the regular season, and
6-4, 2.30 in the postseason. He pitched for 4 World Champions.
6-4, 2.30 in the postseason. He pitched for 4 World Champions.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:43:55 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman made 2 All-Star teams, pitched 2 no-hitters, and is the
winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history (9 more than Koufax).
winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history (9 more than Koufax).
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:44:40 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman was the Cubs' 4th round pick in 1965 (the first draft) and
pitched 3 games that September, when he was just 19 years old.
pitched 3 games that September, when he was just 19 years old.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:45:51 AM10/7/12
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# By making his debut so quickly, Holtzman became the first-ever
draftee to appear in the major leagues.
draftee to appear in the major leagues.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:46:08 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman made the Cubs' rotation in 1966, going 11-16, 3.97 (97
ERA+), but with a strong 1.19 WHIP and 171 strikeouts.
ERA+), but with a strong 1.19 WHIP and 171 strikeouts.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:46:32 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman served in the National Guard in 1967, and was able to make
only 12 starts for the Cubs--yet went an amazing 9-0, 2.53 (141 ERA+).
only 12 starts for the Cubs--yet went an amazing 9-0, 2.53 (141 ERA+).
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:46:45 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman had a nice 3.35 ERA in 1968, but that was good for just a
95 ERA+ in the Year of the Pitcher, and his record was 11-14.
95 ERA+ in the Year of the Pitcher, and his record was 11-14.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:46:59 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman was 17-13, 3.58 (113 ERA+) in 1969, including a no-hitter
against the Braves (only the second ever with no strikeouts).
against the Braves (only the second ever with no strikeouts).
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:47:53 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman had his best year in 1970, at age 24: 17-11, 3.38, 132
ERA+, 288 innings, 202 strikeouts.
ERA+, 288 innings, 202 strikeouts.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:48:09 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman had a poor year in 1971, but did pitch his second
no-hitter, a 1-0 win over the mighty Big Red Machine.
no-hitter, a 1-0 win over the mighty Big Red Machine.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:48:43 AM10/7/12
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# After the 1971 season, Holtzman was traded to the A's for outfielder
Rick Monday (ironically, the first pick in that inaugural 1965 draft).
Rick Monday (ironically, the first pick in that inaugural 1965 draft).
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:48:59 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman became one of Oakland's most reliable starters, winning 77
games, 4 division titles, and 3 rings in his 4 seasons.
games, 4 division titles, and 3 rings in his 4 seasons.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:49:15 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman was 19-11, 2.51 in 1972; 21-13, 2.97 in 1973; 19-17, 3.07
in 1974; and 18-14, 3.14 in 1975. He was 4-1, 2.55 in the WS.
in 1974; and 18-14, 3.14 in 1975. He was 4-1, 2.55 in the WS.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:49:33 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman also hit a homer in the 1974 World Series--the last by a
pitcher until Joe Blanton of the Phillies in 2008.
pitcher until Joe Blanton of the Phillies in 2008.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:49:50 AM10/7/12
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# The A's broke up their dynasty in 1976, and Holtzman was traded with
Reggie Jackson to Baltimore for Mike Torrez and Don Baylor.
Reggie Jackson to Baltimore for Mike Torrez and Don Baylor.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:50:04 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman pitched well for Baltimore, but was traded to the Yanks in
a monster 5-for-5 blockbuster at the June 15th deadline.
a monster 5-for-5 blockbuster at the June 15th deadline.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:51:16 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman's overall 1976 numbers were solid (14-11, 3.65), but he
only fanned 66 batters in 247 innings. And Billy Martin hated him.
only fanned 66 batters in 247 innings. And Billy Martin hated him.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:51:42 AM10/7/12
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# Martin didn't use Holtzman in either the 1976 or 1977 postseasons.
Ken won a 4th ring in '77, but was buried in the pen most of the year.
Ken won a 4th ring in '77, but was buried in the pen most of the year.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:51:55 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman also angered George Steinbrenner for his militant pro-
union stance and refusal to waive his no-trade clause.
union stance and refusal to waive his no-trade clause.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:52:14 AM10/7/12
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# The Yanks finally traded Holtzman back to the Cubs in early 1978 for
minor leaguer Ron Davis (Ike's dad), who became a valuable reliever.
minor leaguer Ron Davis (Ike's dad), who became a valuable reliever.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:52:28 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman didn't do much for the Cubs in 1978 or 1979, and he retired
at 33 to become a stockbroker and insurance agent.
at 33 to become a stockbroker and insurance agent.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:52:44 AM10/7/12
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# In 2007, Holtzman managed the Petach Tikvah Pioneers in Dan
Duquette's ill-fated Israel Baseball League, going 9-32.
Duquette's ill-fated Israel Baseball League, going 9-32.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:52:59 AM10/7/12
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# Holtzman got 1% on each of his 2 HOF ballots. He has no HOF comps,
but his list includes HOVGers Viola, Stieb, and Valenzuela.
but his list includes HOVGers Viola, Stieb, and Valenzuela.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:53:49 AM10/7/12
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# ESPN suits remain mum on whether Bobby V will return to the booth
next season, filling Francona's vacancy.
next season, filling Francona's vacancy.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 11:56:54 AM10/7/12
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# I will endorse a presidential candidate after the final debate. I
will endorse Brad Ausmus for Red Sox manager right now.
will endorse Brad Ausmus for Red Sox manager right now.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 12:24:51 PM10/7/12
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# Holy sh-t, they're selling Toyotas on Home Shopping Network right
now!
now!
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 3:36:26 PM10/7/12
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# TIGERS WIN! TIGERS WIN! TIGERS WIN!!!
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 4:31:12 PM10/7/12
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# DOUBTING THOMAS! Demaryius fumbles *again* on his way to the end
zone. Here comes the Brady Bunch.
zone. Here comes the Brady Bunch.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 4:43:41 PM10/7/12
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# FOR PAGANO! Colts shock Packers, 30-27, in an inspirational victory
for their stricken coach. Andrew Luck became a man today, folks.
for their stricken coach. Andrew Luck became a man today, folks.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 4:54:50 PM10/7/12
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# WELKER VILKOMMEN! Welcome to the end zone to Worldwide Wes. Brady
looking sharp so far.
looking sharp so far.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 4:55:46 PM10/7/12
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# MISTER FISTER: Quietly, Doug has become a reliable postseason arm.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 4:57:08 PM10/7/12
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# DEUCE ON THE LOOSE: Ahmad Bradshaw fumbled on his first carry, but
then rumbled for 200 yards and a score, plus 4 catches for another 29.
then rumbled for 200 yards and a score, plus 4 catches for another 29.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 5:57:34 PM10/7/12
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# Brady is putting on a clinic, but it ain't over. Peyton has been
around the block a time or two. Pull up a chair.
around the block a time or two. Pull up a chair.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 6:22:17 PM10/7/12
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# BRADY...BUNCH FORMATION...HE SNEAKS IT IN! OH WHAT A FOOTBALL IQ
HE HAS!
HE HAS!
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 6:30:25 PM10/7/12
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# RIDLEY ME THIS! LITTLE STEVAN WONDER! WHAT BURST FROM THE YOUNG
PRODIGY! THE ROUT IS ON!
PRODIGY! THE ROUT IS ON!
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 6:51:29 PM10/7/12
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# STRASBURG PRESERVED! NO INJURIES TO STEPHEN TODAY....and washington
wins.
wins.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 6:52:08 PM10/7/12
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# ERICDECKER DYSFUNCTION: Pats allow garbage TD, but they need to kill
the clock better.
the clock better.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 6:52:33 PM10/7/12
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# WITHOUT A TRACY: Colorado's manager quits; Boston not interested.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 6:53:21 PM10/7/12
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# GETTING HIS PHIL: Simms says Green Bay needs to adjust their
offense. For all their firepower, Packers are becoming predictable.
offense. For all their firepower, Packers are becoming predictable.
Tristan daCunha
Oct 7, 2012, 7:03:05 PM10/7/12
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Tweet 10/7
Group: alt.sports.baseball.bos-redsox Date: Sun, Oct 7, 2012, 5:57pm
From: bi...@ix.netcom.com (bismotwitter)
# Brady is putting on a clinic, but it ain't over. Peyton has been
around the block a time or two. Pull up a chair.
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around the block a time or two. Pull up a chair.
Hey C/S.....you on Brady's knob?
Just askin'.....baldy...
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 7:26:31 PM10/7/12
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# Brady kneels...big win for the Pats!
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 7:42:33 PM10/7/12
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# Asked Adam Duritz why the Yankee game hasn't started yet. He
replied, "It's raining in Baltimore."
replied, "It's raining in Baltimore."
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 7:52:50 PM10/7/12
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# THIRTY DAYS OUT: Till Election Day, that is. Could be nothing, could
be an eternity.
be an eternity.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 7:57:30 PM10/7/12
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# Rodriguez will be on 60 Minutes soon. Also Nucky Thompson has been
surprisingly good this season. Saints-SD could be interesting, too.
surprisingly good this season. Saints-SD could be interesting, too.
bismotwitter
Oct 7, 2012, 8:03:16 PM10/7/12
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# Anyone who says Gronkowski can't block should watch today's game
film. He sealed the edge time and time again for Ridley.
film. He sealed the edge time and time again for Ridley.
Don Violette
Oct 8, 2012, 7:15:49 AM10/8/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# Although most of his reports are absurd, Cafardo is correct that
Boston has interest in Josh Johnson. >>
And Nickie is a god in such matters? <G>
--
"Okay, if you're going to question the
importance of an actor's signature on a
plastic helmet from a movie based on a
comic book then all of our lives have no
meaning"!!!
# Although most of his reports are absurd, Cafardo is correct that
Boston has interest in Josh Johnson. >>
And Nickie is a god in such matters? <G>
--
"Okay, if you're going to question the
importance of an actor's signature on a
plastic helmet from a movie based on a
comic book then all of our lives have no
meaning"!!!
Don Violette
Oct 8, 2012, 7:17:43 AM10/8/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# The guess here is that Francona will hire his buddy Brad Mills as
bench coach, and could poach some men from Boston's staff too. >>
Tito's revenge?
# The guess here is that Francona will hire his buddy Brad Mills as
bench coach, and could poach some men from Boston's staff too. >>
Tito's revenge?
Don Violette
Oct 8, 2012, 7:25:03 AM10/8/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# What I want most out of the next manager is leadership. I want him to
clean up the mess and get the team unified and hungry again. >>
Hungry means stricter enforcement of the no beeror chicken rule?
# What I want most out of the next manager is leadership. I want him to
clean up the mess and get the team unified and hungry again. >>
Hungry means stricter enforcement of the no beeror chicken rule?
Don Violette
Oct 8, 2012, 7:30:28 AM10/8/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# And I certainly don't go along with the "don't you dare ever let a
non-pitcher bunt" crowd. There is a time and place for everything. >>
However personally I prefer bunts be limited to after lead off doubles
or when the win run is on third in the bottom of the ninth or extras.
# And I certainly don't go along with the "don't you dare ever let a
non-pitcher bunt" crowd. There is a time and place for everything. >>
However personally I prefer bunts be limited to after lead off doubles
or when the win run is on third in the bottom of the ninth or extras.
bismotwitter
Oct 8, 2012, 7:41:41 PM10/8/12
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@Don: Cafardo's a boob, but a broken clock is right twice a day, and
Nicky is correct that Boston is very much interested in Josh Johnson.
Nicky is correct that Boston is very much interested in Josh Johnson.
bismotwitter
Oct 8, 2012, 7:42:26 PM10/8/12
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@Don: Tito can have all these "great" coaches. I'd like them all to be
replaced, and for the new manager to have greater input in the staff.
replaced, and for the new manager to have greater input in the staff.
bismotwitter
Oct 8, 2012, 7:43:10 PM10/8/12
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@Don: LOL! They should be drinking coconut water and eating salads.
bismotwitter
Oct 8, 2012, 7:44:49 PM10/8/12
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@Don: Those are certainly valid times to bunt. it can depend on the
score, batter/runner/on-deck hitter, etc. I just hate to say "never."
score, batter/runner/on-deck hitter, etc. I just hate to say "never."
Don Violette
Oct 9, 2012, 7:34:36 AM10/9/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
@Don: Cafardo's a boob, but a broken clock is right twice a day, and
Nicky is correct that Boston is very much interested in Josh Johnson.
>>
Sorry, misread the tweet. Hey, it happens.
Nicky is correct that Boston is very much interested in Josh Johnson.
>>
Don Violette
Oct 9, 2012, 7:40:24 AM10/9/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
instead of a steal attempt. I'd love to see stats on failed sac bunts
vs. failed steal attempts.
@Don: Those are certainly valid times to bunt. it can depend on the
score, batter/runner/on-deck hitter, etc. I just hate to say "never."
>>
I think I hate it most when an Ellsbury is on first and they sac bunt
score, batter/runner/on-deck hitter, etc. I just hate to say "never."
>>
instead of a steal attempt. I'd love to see stats on failed sac bunts
vs. failed steal attempts.
bismotwitter
Oct 9, 2012, 7:22:31 PM10/9/12
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@Don: Even a normal clock is wrong twice a day, I guess!
bismotwitter
Oct 9, 2012, 7:23:16 PM10/9/12
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@Don: Agree 100%. I like to see a fast runner try to steal. Then, if
he makes it quickly and you still want to bunt, you get him to 3B.
he makes it quickly and you still want to bunt, you get him to 3B.
nate
Oct 11, 2012, 11:31:54 PM10/11/12
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On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 7:22:33 PM UTC-4, bismotwitter conjectured:
> @Don: Even a normal clock is wrong twice a day, I guess!
My conjecture:
A so-called "normal" clock, along with a stopped clock, is wrong an INFINITE number of times per day, like there are an infinite number of points on the x-axis between 0 and 24. But, while the stopped clock is correct twice a day, this "normal" clock can classically slither over and slide back across the correct time an infinite number of times during a day, technically, but that will still be infinitely less times than it will be wrong. It can never be correct for a given segment of time longer than the 1 point instant as it crosses back and forth between being slow and being fast. It must cross the correct line only at a point each time. However...there is a limit to how small a unit of time can be due to quantum dynamics - the so-called Planck unit of time would appear to preclude an infinite number of possible times in one day.
So, if we were to get pedantic, this quantum-time Planck unit would remove the continuity needed for a classical physics proof of my conjecture - that is, that the ratio of right times over wrong times will always be virtually zero. Nonetheless, today I would still wager big bucks that we would see results of any objective and unbiased experiments conducted on clock accuracy in our future to behave closely to the continuous, non-existent "normal" clock, and thus to my conjecture, in the sense that the ratio observed would be indistinguishable from zero given the minimized noise levels of the best state-of-the-art experimental equipment that could be deployed.
But then, not again, there may be, happily after all, no such thing as a "normal" clock.
- nate
> @Don: Even a normal clock is wrong twice a day, I guess!
A so-called "normal" clock, along with a stopped clock, is wrong an INFINITE number of times per day, like there are an infinite number of points on the x-axis between 0 and 24. But, while the stopped clock is correct twice a day, this "normal" clock can classically slither over and slide back across the correct time an infinite number of times during a day, technically, but that will still be infinitely less times than it will be wrong. It can never be correct for a given segment of time longer than the 1 point instant as it crosses back and forth between being slow and being fast. It must cross the correct line only at a point each time. However...there is a limit to how small a unit of time can be due to quantum dynamics - the so-called Planck unit of time would appear to preclude an infinite number of possible times in one day.
So, if we were to get pedantic, this quantum-time Planck unit would remove the continuity needed for a classical physics proof of my conjecture - that is, that the ratio of right times over wrong times will always be virtually zero. Nonetheless, today I would still wager big bucks that we would see results of any objective and unbiased experiments conducted on clock accuracy in our future to behave closely to the continuous, non-existent "normal" clock, and thus to my conjecture, in the sense that the ratio observed would be indistinguishable from zero given the minimized noise levels of the best state-of-the-art experimental equipment that could be deployed.
But then, not again, there may be, happily after all, no such thing as a "normal" clock.
- nate
bismotwitter
Oct 12, 2012, 7:45:25 AM10/12/12
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@Nate: Now THAT'S a cool explanation!
McDuck
Oct 13, 2012, 2:43:31 PM10/13/12
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time 2x per day, that clock does not reveal when it is correct, so its
correctness is useless.
bismotwitter
Oct 13, 2012, 7:28:33 PM10/13/12
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@McDuck: Good point. And I hate when broken clocks show a time that
looks like it could be right. It can ruin your equilibrium for a week.
looks like it could be right. It can ruin your equilibrium for a week.
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