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bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:41:39 AM11/17/12
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# There is no reason to be surprised that the Red Sox didn't pursue
Melkoid Cabreroid. They'd be f-cking classless morons to do so.
Melkoid Cabreroid. They'd be f-cking classless morons to do so.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:42:28 AM11/17/12
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# Melkoid is a known steroid user who was little more than a 4th
outfielder until 2011. Presumably clean now, you expect an MVP?
outfielder until 2011. Presumably clean now, you expect an MVP?
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:43:00 AM11/17/12
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# Moreover, Melkoid left the Giants without addressing his teammates,
and the team didn't even consider bringing him back in October.
and the team didn't even consider bringing him back in October.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:43:31 AM11/17/12
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# And that's not even taking into account the bizarre website fraud
scheme concocted by one of Melkoid's advisors. The kid is poison.
scheme concocted by one of Melkoid's advisors. The kid is poison.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:44:12 AM11/17/12
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# I wouldn't take Melkoid for 16 cents, let alone $16M. Let the Blue
Jays be the Oakland Raiders of baseball. Kudos to Cherington.
Jays be the Oakland Raiders of baseball. Kudos to Cherington.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:44:54 AM11/17/12
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# Happy 70th birthday to the master of cinema, Martin Scorsese.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:47:28 AM11/17/12
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# How snakebit are the Mets? You get the feeling that if they
re-signed Angel Pagan, he'd hit .220.
re-signed Angel Pagan, he'd hit .220.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:48:13 AM11/17/12
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# Some ominous news on Jeter: Girardi is concerned that Derek might
not be ready for Opening Day. I pray that this won't be the case.
not be ready for Opening Day. I pray that this won't be the case.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:53:46 AM11/17/12
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# MEMPHIS BLUES AGAIN: Knicks finally lose a game, thank God. I'm so
sick of that overrated team and that jack-ss Carmelo.
sick of that overrated team and that jack-ss Carmelo.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:55:26 AM11/17/12
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# BATS IN THE BELTRE? Great Speier article on Adrian/Sox:
http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/alex-speier/2012/11/16/red-sox-biggest-mvp-voting-issue-was-third-pla
http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/alex-speier/2012/11/16/red-sox-biggest-mvp-voting-issue-was-third-pla
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:55:56 AM11/17/12
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# Speier, who is the real MVP in this reporter's book, brings up some
excellent points on the whole Beltre debacle.
excellent points on the whole Beltre debacle.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:56:33 AM11/17/12
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# One silver lining, though, is that (so far) Boston's draft pick
compensation for Beltre looks good: Bradley and Swihart.
compensation for Beltre looks good: Bradley and Swihart.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:57:23 AM11/17/12
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# Bradley seems like a can't miss prospect, who at the very least will
be a Gold Glove CF who draws walks, plays hard, and hits okay.
be a Gold Glove CF who draws walks, plays hard, and hits okay.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:58:25 AM11/17/12
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# Bradley does have the potential to be more than that. He shows signs
of developing power. He's not super-fast, but he's a good baserunner.
of developing power. He's not super-fast, but he's a good baserunner.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 8:59:14 AM11/17/12
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# Swihart is much more raw, and a lot further away, and you never know
with catchers, but he has a lot of potential.
with catchers, but he has a lot of potential.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:00:13 AM11/17/12
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# Still, hindsight being 20/20, it's pretty clear that we'd have been
better off with Youk at 1B, Beltre at 3B, and Rizzo on the way.
better off with Youk at 1B, Beltre at 3B, and Rizzo on the way.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:01:17 AM11/17/12
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# And that's not to say that we wouldn't have gotten Bradley. Boston
liked him more than anyone else and may have taken him anyway.
liked him more than anyone else and may have taken him anyway.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:01:52 AM11/17/12
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# By the way, keep in mind that the new compensation rules are quite
different. Let's say, for example, that Boston signed Swisher.
different. Let's say, for example, that Boston signed Swisher.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:02:29 AM11/17/12
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# Boston's 1st round pick is protected, but while they'd lose their
2nd round pick, it would not go to the Yankees. It would just be lost.
2nd round pick, it would not go to the Yankees. It would just be lost.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:03:15 AM11/17/12
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# The Yankees would just get a supplemental round pick for the loss of
Swisher; they wouldn't get Boston's actual pick.
Swisher; they wouldn't get Boston's actual pick.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:04:22 AM11/17/12
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# I do like this change, FWIW. The draft used to be so bloated with
compensatory picks. This is more rational and compact.
compensatory picks. This is more rational and compact.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:06:33 AM11/17/12
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# Let's take a quick, Quixotic look at Adrian Beltre's HOF candidacy.
Remember, he's played 15 years but is only 33 (34 in April).
Remember, he's played 15 years but is only 33 (34 in April).
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:07:36 AM11/17/12
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# Beltre has hit .280/.331/.476 (112 OPS+), but unlike most players,
these stats are actually improving in his thirties.
these stats are actually improving in his thirties.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:08:44 AM11/17/12
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# Beltre has 2227 hits and 346 HR. Five more relatively healthy years,
and he could be knocking on 3000 hits, with well over 450 homers!
and he could be knocking on 3000 hits, with well over 450 homers!
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:10:36 AM11/17/12
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# Beltre has 4 Gold Gloves (including 2 in the last 2 years, so he
could get more), and 3 ASG appearances (all in the last 3 years).
could get more), and 3 ASG appearances (all in the last 3 years).
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:11:18 AM11/17/12
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# Beltre does not do well on the Black or Grey Ink tests for leading
or being among the league's batting leaders.
or being among the league's batting leaders.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:12:19 AM11/17/12
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# Beltre is, however, up to 82 on James' HOF Monitor, where 100 is HOF
territory. He'll gain a lot of ground as he passes various milestones.
territory. He'll gain a lot of ground as he passes various milestones.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:14:52 AM11/17/12
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# Beltre does okay on James' HOF Standards, and is 12th among 3B on
the WAR-based "JAWS" system.
the WAR-based "JAWS" system.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:15:51 AM11/17/12
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# Beltre's age-based comp list is impressive. 6 of his top 7 comps are
HOFers: Santo, Cepeda, Kaline, Murray, Ripken, and Yastrzemski.
HOFers: Santo, Cepeda, Kaline, Murray, Ripken, and Yastrzemski.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:17:31 AM11/17/12
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# Beltre at 33: 2115 games, 346 HR, 1215 RBI, .280 BA, .476 SLG.
Santo at 33: 2126 games, 337 HR, 1290 RBI, .279 BA, .472 SLG.
Santo at 33: 2126 games, 337 HR, 1290 RBI, .279 BA, .472 SLG.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:18:34 AM11/17/12
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# To be fair, Santo had many more walks, a much higher OBP, a higher
OPS+. Beltre has a lot more doubles and far more stolen bases.
OPS+. Beltre has a lot more doubles and far more stolen bases.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:19:07 AM11/17/12
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# Then again, due largely to diabetes, Santo's career faded quickly,
while Beltre seems to be improving with age.
while Beltre seems to be improving with age.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:20:27 AM11/17/12
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# Beltre is not commonly regarded as a HOF-type player, and that's a
huge obstacle for him to overcome (just ask Bert Blyleven).
huge obstacle for him to overcome (just ask Bert Blyleven).
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:21:17 AM11/17/12
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# But the Beltre candidacy fascinates me on deep and profound levels.
At some point, people will notice his place among the great 3B.
At some point, people will notice his place among the great 3B.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:28:59 AM11/17/12
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# One young man who seems impressive on the TV is Chris Hayes on
MSNBC.
MSNBC.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:31:00 AM11/17/12
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# Torii Hunter offered to buy #48 from Rick Porcello, who
accepted--but gave the money to Hurricane Sandy relief.
accepted--but gave the money to Hurricane Sandy relief.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:31:30 AM11/17/12
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# Kudos to Porcello (now #21), a Jersey native, and Hunter, one of the
game's class acts, on a noble gesture.
game's class acts, on a noble gesture.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:32:08 AM11/17/12
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# Thoughts and prayers are with Iron Mike Ditka as he recovers from
what is being termed a minor stroke.
what is being termed a minor stroke.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:33:54 AM11/17/12
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# Today's inductee to the Twitter Hall of the Very Good is Silent
George Burns, a left fielder who played from 1911-25.
George Burns, a left fielder who played from 1911-25.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:34:10 AM11/17/12
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# Burns is often confused with a fine 1B called Tioga George Burns,
who was 4 years younger and played from 1914-29.
who was 4 years younger and played from 1914-29.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:34:38 AM11/17/12
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# Both baseball George Burnses were only a few years older than the
legendary cigar smoking comedian George Burns (1896-1996).
legendary cigar smoking comedian George Burns (1896-1996).
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:34:53 AM11/17/12
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# Silent George Burns, a speedy, diminutive, righty leadoff man,
batted .287/.366/.384 (114 OPS+) with 2077 hits and 383 steals.
batted .287/.366/.384 (114 OPS+) with 2077 hits and 383 steals.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:35:06 AM11/17/12
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# Burns led the NL in runs and walks 5 times apiece, stolen bases
twice, and OBP once. He won 4 pennants and one World Series.
twice, and OBP once. He won 4 pennants and one World Series.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:35:23 AM11/17/12
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# Burns was born in Utica, NY, on November 24, 1889. Despite his
speed, he began his pro career as a catcher in 1909.
speed, he began his pro career as a catcher in 1909.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:35:42 AM11/17/12
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# Burns got his nickname because he was quiet and rather dull, though
he did gain acclaim for his brilliance as a pool player.
he did gain acclaim for his brilliance as a pool player.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:35:57 AM11/17/12
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# Burns signed with the New York Giants in 1911. Manager John McGraw
converted him to outfield and let him play 6 games.
converted him to outfield and let him play 6 games.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:36:24 AM11/17/12
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# Burns was a little-used backup on the great 1912 Giants, who won the
pennant but lost a classic World Series to Boston.
pennant but lost a classic World Series to Boston.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:36:37 AM11/17/12
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# Burns became a regular in 1913, hitting .286 with 40 SB. The Giants
repeated as NL champs, but lost to the A's in October.
repeated as NL champs, but lost to the A's in October.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:36:51 AM11/17/12
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# Burns was one of the first major leaguers to wear sunglasses, thanks
to the Polo Grounds' difficult conditions for left fielders.
to the Polo Grounds' difficult conditions for left fielders.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:37:53 AM11/17/12
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# Burns became so good defensively--and popular-- that Giants fans
nicknamed left field "Burnsville."
nicknamed left field "Burnsville."
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:38:11 AM11/17/12
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# Burns led the NL with 100 runs and 62 SB (still a franchise record)
in 1914, batting .303/.403/.417 (148 OPS+). He was 4th in MVP vote.
in 1914, batting .303/.403/.417 (148 OPS+). He was 4th in MVP vote.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:38:25 AM11/17/12
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# After a solid 1915 season, Burns led the NL with 105 runs in 1916,
adding 37 steals and a 125 OPS+.
adding 37 steals and a 125 OPS+.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:38:38 AM11/17/12
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# The Giants won another pennant in 1917. Burns led the league in runs
(103) and walks (75), and hit .302/.380/.412 (146 OPS+).
(103) and walks (75), and hit .302/.380/.412 (146 OPS+).
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:38:51 AM11/17/12
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# Burns hit .290 with 40 SB in 1918, and led the NL in OBP (.396),
runs (86), SB (40), and BBs (82) in 1919 (.303, 141 OPS+).
runs (86), SB (40), and BBs (82) in 1919 (.303, 141 OPS+).
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:39:10 AM11/17/12
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# Burns scored a career-high 115 runs in 1920, leading the NL for a
record 5th time, while also repeating his walks title.
record 5th time, while also repeating his walks title.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:39:26 AM11/17/12
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# Burns hit .299 with an NL-best 80 walks, plus 111 runs, in 1921, and
the Giants beat Babe Ruth's Yankees in the World Series.
the Giants beat Babe Ruth's Yankees in the World Series.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:39:39 AM11/17/12
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# Burns hit .333 in the Classic, but it was the end of his 11-year
Giants career. He was soon traded to the Reds for Heinie Groh.
Giants career. He was soon traded to the Reds for Heinie Groh.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:39:54 AM11/17/12
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# Like many aging Dead Ball Era stars, Burns struggled as the game
changed, though his raw, unadjusted stats remained impressive.
changed, though his raw, unadjusted stats remained impressive.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:40:09 AM11/17/12
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# Burns hit .285 with 104 runs in 1922, and .274 with 99 runs and an
NL-best 101 walks in 1923, but his productivity was subpar.
NL-best 101 walks in 1923, but his productivity was subpar.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:40:26 AM11/17/12
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# Burns became a spare OF in 1924, and held the same role in his final
season, 1925, after being claimed off waivers by the Phillies.
season, 1925, after being claimed off waivers by the Phillies.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:40:38 AM11/17/12
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# Burns' big league career ended at 35, though he played 5 more
seasons in the minors. He also coached for the Giants in 1937.
seasons in the minors. He also coached for the Giants in 1937.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:40:55 AM11/17/12
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# After leaving the game, Burns worked at a pool hall and then a
tannery. He died in 1966, at the age of 76.
tannery. He died in 1966, at the age of 76.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:41:09 AM11/17/12
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# Burns appeared on 5 HOF ballots, never topping 2%. He has no
Cooperstown comps; Dummy Hoy is #1 on his list.
Cooperstown comps; Dummy Hoy is #1 on his list.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:41:24 AM11/17/12
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# Burns does exceptionally well on James' black and grey ink monitors,
based on being atop or among the league's leaders.
based on being atop or among the league's leaders.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:41:37 AM11/17/12
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# But Burns does a lot less well on James' other 2 monitors, based on
career and seasonal milestones and awards.
career and seasonal milestones and awards.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:42:23 AM11/17/12
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# LIN SANITY: Clearly, Jeremy overplayed his hand. This hardwood Tebow
will be playing in Europe before too long.
will be playing in Europe before too long.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 9:43:17 AM11/17/12
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# Too many TV shows waste time telling you what's coming up before the
commercial break, and recapping what happened when they return.
commercial break, and recapping what happened when they return.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:15:45 PM11/17/12
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# MORE SALT ON THE WOUND? Ex-Sox farmhand Chris McGuiness, traded to
Texas for Saltalamacchia, was named Arizona Fall League MVP. Nice.
Texas for Saltalamacchia, was named Arizona Fall League MVP. Nice.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:17:01 PM11/17/12
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# Toronto deciding between Tracy and Riggleman. Do they want someone
who the team will quit on, or someone who'll quit on the team?
who the team will quit on, or someone who'll quit on the team?
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:18:09 PM11/17/12
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# R.A. TRICKY: Dickey wants 2 years, $20M, but the Mets deep down want
to see what they can get for him. If I were GM, I'd keep the guy.
to see what they can get for him. If I were GM, I'd keep the guy.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:18:54 PM11/17/12
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# Too many fans look at a season as a black or white thing. You either
go for it all or rebuild, meaning you go completely young or cheap.
go for it all or rebuild, meaning you go completely young or cheap.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:19:27 PM11/17/12
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# But there's a middle ground. Keeping Dickey--or Boston getting a
legitimate 1B--does not block any young player's development.
legitimate 1B--does not block any young player's development.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:20:07 PM11/17/12
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# There is nothing wrong with having some veteran players fill shallow
positions. You can be competitive *while* you rebuild.
positions. You can be competitive *while* you rebuild.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:20:56 PM11/17/12
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# Some of my older followers may remember the name Terry Pendleton. He
was a veteran 3B on the downside. Rebuilding Atlanta signed the guy.
was a veteran 3B on the downside. Rebuilding Atlanta signed the guy.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:21:22 PM11/17/12
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# Pendleton's signing was mocked by the sabermetricians. Waste of
money, fading player, why not just go cheap?
money, fading player, why not just go cheap?
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:22:03 PM11/17/12
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# Well, the young guys at other positions stepped up, and Pendleton,
for his part, improved too. He won MVP and Braves went worst to first.
for his part, improved too. He won MVP and Braves went worst to first.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:23:11 PM11/17/12
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# Pendleton blocked no prospect. The Braves did rebuild while they
won, and stayed strong for more than a decade.
won, and stayed strong for more than a decade.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:24:38 PM11/17/12
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# The point is, you don't get a 3B because of Middlebrooks. But you
don't save 1B for Travis F-cking Shaw, or LF for a 30-year-old dwarf.
don't save 1B for Travis F-cking Shaw, or LF for a 30-year-old dwarf.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:25:14 PM11/17/12
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# BRANCH CLOSED: Pats release disappointing vet Deion Branch.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:26:27 PM11/17/12
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# Pats bring back WR Greg Salas. I liked that kid coming out of
school. Longshot, but I still think he has a chance to be something.
school. Longshot, but I still think he has a chance to be something.
bismotwitter
Nov 17, 2012, 5:27:34 PM11/17/12
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# MALCOLM Z? Chargers move Floyd to Z receiver, meaning we can no
longer call him Malcolm X. Damn.
longer call him Malcolm X. Damn.
Don Violette
Nov 18, 2012, 7:09:02 AM11/18/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
between 'competing' and winning it all.
--
"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"!!!
# There is nothing wrong with having some veteran players fill shallow
positions. You can be competitive *while* you rebuild. >>
but can you win a world series while rebuilding? big difference
positions. You can be competitive *while* you rebuild. >>
between 'competing' and winning it all.
--
"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
Nov 18, 2012, 7:04:25 AM11/18/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# R.A. TRICKY: Dickey wants 2 years, $20M, but the Mets deep down want
to see what they can get for him. If I were GM, I'd keep the guy. >>
would the sox be interested in another knuckleball starter?
to see what they can get for him. If I were GM, I'd keep the guy. >>
Don Violette
Nov 18, 2012, 7:01:27 AM11/18/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
the sox did.
# Toronto deciding between Tracy and Riggleman. Do they want someone who
the team will quit on, or someone who'll quit on the team? >>
or they could go for a combo that will quit on each other like bm and
the team will quit on, or someone who'll quit on the team? >>
the sox did.
Don Violette
Nov 18, 2012, 7:13:00 AM11/18/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# Pendleton's signing was mocked by the sabermetricians. Waste of money,
fading player, why not just go cheap? >>
terry couldn't have cost that much, could he?
fading player, why not just go cheap? >>
Don Violette
Nov 18, 2012, 7:15:54 AM11/18/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
used.
# Pendleton blocked no prospect. The Braves did rebuild while they won,
and stayed strong for more than a decade.>>
i'm betting that like boston the word 'rebuilding' is rarely if ever
and stayed strong for more than a decade.>>
used.
Don Violette
Nov 18, 2012, 7:27:03 AM11/18/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# Speier, who is the real MVP in this reporter's book, brings up some
excellent points on the whole Beltre debacle. >>
by debacle do you ,ean theo's infamous one year contract with adrian?
# Speier, who is the real MVP in this reporter's book, brings up some
excellent points on the whole Beltre debacle. >>
by debacle do you ,ean theo's infamous one year contract with adrian?
Don Violette
Nov 18, 2012, 7:21:11 AM11/18/12
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# Melkoid is a known steroid user who was little more than a 4th
outfielder until 2011. Presumably clean now, you expect an MVP? >>
or using a new masking agent.
# Melkoid is a known steroid user who was little more than a 4th
outfielder until 2011. Presumably clean now, you expect an MVP? >>
or using a new masking agent.
Don Violette
Nov 18, 2012, 7:35:19 AM11/18/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# By the way, keep in mind that the new compensation rules are quite
different. Let's say, for example, that Boston signed Swisher.>>
these new compensation rules sound like they would confuse anyone who
doesn't have a mcduck like law degree.
# By the way, keep in mind that the new compensation rules are quite
different. Let's say, for example, that Boston signed Swisher.>>
these new compensation rules sound like they would confuse anyone who
doesn't have a mcduck like law degree.
Don Violette
Nov 18, 2012, 7:47:23 AM11/18/12
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# Beltre does okay on James' HOF Standards, and is 12th among 3B on the
WAR-based "JAWS" system. >>
my favorite snenes in 'jaws' are the one where brody stares at the shark
with that 'i'm gonna get you you bastard' after the shark attacked his
kids in the lagoon, and the scene where brody is 'chumming' and the
shark rears his ugly head out of the water .
# Beltre does okay on James' HOF Standards, and is 12th among 3B on the
WAR-based "JAWS" system. >>
my favorite snenes in 'jaws' are the one where brody stares at the shark
with that 'i'm gonna get you you bastard' after the shark attacked his
kids in the lagoon, and the scene where brody is 'chumming' and the
shark rears his ugly head out of the water .
bismotwitter
Nov 18, 2012, 12:56:58 PM11/18/12
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@Don: True!
bismotwitter
Nov 18, 2012, 12:58:07 PM11/18/12
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@Don: In Dickey's case, I think so. Also, R.A. has unusually good
control for a knuckleballer, so he may be relatively easy to catch.
control for a knuckleballer, so he may be relatively easy to catch.
bismotwitter
Nov 18, 2012, 12:59:24 PM11/18/12
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@Don: Absolutely you can win a World Series while rebuilding. Heck,
the Red Sox did that in 2007, as they integrated many young players.
the Red Sox did that in 2007, as they integrated many young players.
bismotwitter
Nov 18, 2012, 1:00:26 PM11/18/12
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@Don; By today's standards, Pendleton was cheap, but he made more than
a rookie or nobody, and the Braves, at the time, were criticized.
a rookie or nobody, and the Braves, at the time, were criticized.
bismotwitter
Nov 18, 2012, 1:01:46 PM11/18/12
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@Don: Oh, sure. The word has been demonized, but you can rebuild
without calling it rebuilding (though "bridge year" didn't work).
without calling it rebuilding (though "bridge year" didn't work).
bismotwitter
Nov 18, 2012, 1:02:18 PM11/18/12
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@Don: I hope Melkoid's agent is unmasked for that fraudulent website!
bismotwitter
Nov 18, 2012, 1:03:10 PM11/18/12
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@Don: The whole shebang. Epstein not having the faith to insist on a
longer-term deal; thinking Youk could move to 3B; overpaying AG; etc.
longer-term deal; thinking Youk could move to 3B; overpaying AG; etc.
bismotwitter
Nov 18, 2012, 1:03:59 PM11/18/12
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@Don: The overall CBA is completely incomprehensible. The compensation
rules are actually simpler than the old way, though.
rules are actually simpler than the old way, though.
bismotwitter
Nov 18, 2012, 1:04:37 PM11/18/12
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@Don: The new rules are basically: offer the guy $13M (and the chance
he accepts) if you want to get a pick.
he accepts) if you want to get a pick.
bismotwitter
Nov 18, 2012, 1:05:52 PM11/18/12
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@Don: And if you lose that free agent, you just get a supplemental
pick, and the signing team just loses their top applicable pick.
pick, and the signing team just loses their top applicable pick.
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