BP's SABR Night at the Cell (PDF)

Come out and watch the White Sox battle the Oakland A’s on Tuesday June 2nd. We would like to offer specially priced tickets to any fans interested in learning about new and innovative baseball statistics pioneered by a cutting edge group of baseball analysts, Baseball Prospectus.

White Sox Assistant General Manager Rick Hahn will also participate in the pregame seminar which will take place from 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in US Cellular Field’s Conference and Learning Center.

Following the seminar, members of Baseball Prospectus will be available for further discussion in the Patio Party Area before the game. Space for the event will be extremely limited so make sure to place your order as soon as possible.

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sweet. a patio party. i'll be able to get so drunk i won't learn anything!

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by larry on May 8, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

And you'll be demonstrating your high regard for your BP friends by boozing away the memory of the event! Nothing says "friendship" better than getting shit-faced.

(eeaazzzzzy, LT, eaaazzzzy. Just a difference of opinion turned into a joke.)

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

a joke that I hope never dies, btw

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on May 8, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course you don't. I never known you to not beat a joke to death.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Additionally, I type in WU's absence.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I haven't even begun to beat that joke to death

I’m actually a bit pleased with myself that I haven’t jumped in yet. Beginning to exercise restraint.

Now if only I could exercise some restraint with my…

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on May 8, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

:) I like it

Lupe, release the balloons!

by LT_sox_fan on May 8, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

talking about tickets, did you mail my ticket for the sox outing?

i am pretty sure I emailed you my address. Let me know when you get a chance. Thanks!

Lupe, release the balloons!

by LT_sox_fan on May 8, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Certainly did, when I sent all of them. That does not sound good...this was 2 weeks ago - all else have been received.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

fuck, now i am worried, I will check around my building mail area

maybe someone kicked the envelope or something … it is a freaken mess down there, should have given you my work address…

Lupe, release the balloons!

by LT_sox_fan on May 8, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In fact, I remember yours specifically because I doodled/lettered/colored all the addresses, and your first and last initials turned out looking pretty shitty because I had an issue coloring in the line and then tried to fix it, but failed.

So yeah…definitely stamped and in the mail. Not sure where it is from there.
ehhhhhhhhhh……

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's funny .... man this is going to suck muchos if it is lost

Lupe, release the balloons!

by LT_sox_fan on May 8, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, yes, 'twould....but....email me with your discoveries or lack thereof, after searching around....because I may have a solution.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sweet, i will.

Lupe, release the balloons!

by LT_sox_fan on May 8, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

for the record

I don’t plan on remembering 5/22. plus gettin plastered is the only way I can pay attention to the game over all the voices in my head.

by Trooper on May 8, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

underrated gem

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on May 8, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

don't forget the feeling bad at work part too.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's a lawyer, he never feels anything at work.

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on May 8, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

His secretary's ass begs to differ.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you for noticing the setup, you have brightened my day.

I would have also accepted breasts, being American and all.

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- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on May 8, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sounds about right...

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 8, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

can will carroll

examine my wrist and tell me when i can start jacking off again?

by Hatchetm on May 8, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Herm might have a lotion for that....

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you might want to take

wher triples go to die with you too, just dont let him argue velocity/speed while standing next to you

Hawk; "what would you do in that situation"

"id hit him" ;Stone

by Grinder Rule #42 on May 8, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

That's SoB, mr. funnypants.

BTW, sorry to fuck up the string of 3 classic posts.

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- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on May 8, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's SIR WHERE TRIPLES GO TO DIE

to you buddy

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 8, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

does anyone know if they do these events at other stadiums (stadia?)?

I already followed the “fucking link” and it gave me no insight. I looked at BP’s event page and all that is listed is radio appearances (they don’t even list this event). Hell, I even searched google and all I came up with was BP’s SABR night at the Cell.

Hmm…I guess I have my answer, but I’ll leave this comment up here in the event I missed something.

It may also be instructional to a certain Sox fan from Peoria. ;)

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- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on May 8, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I want to say they've done Oakland and Toronto before

but I’m just guessing

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by The Cheat on May 8, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

I’d like to attend this year’s event at the cell, but June 2 isn’t going to happen for me. An Oakland outing would be ideal.

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on May 8, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

tampa every year.

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by larry on May 8, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought it was Cleveland every year?

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 8, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

they really nailed that 1

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 8, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd love to go ONLY to get Nate Silver's autograph! Does it say he'll be there?

Did you know he made Time’s hot 100 list or something?

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Was there last year, iirc. larry paid a little extra and got to blow him!

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you're so gay for Nate

Does Jesus dislike homosexuals as much as metrosexuals?

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- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on May 8, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only in the South. And evangelical churches until the pastor gets outted.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No. Homos are perfectly acceptable. Especially if you are an old man with little boys type-of-homo.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel honored that the father, son he wished he had combo replied in concert to my post.

You two are the best!

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- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on May 8, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe you missed it, but this HSA is NOT the son I wish I had...

This is the Slum Dog Kid that Cheat bought to post as HSA. Does a pretty good job, but the OzzieMontana accent gives her away.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nate lives in new york city now. don't think he'll be there.

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by larry on May 8, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I forgot that Chicago wasn't big enough for him anymore.

Movin’ on up indeed.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

for those who care,

i’d imagine the participants would be kahrl, goldstein, carroll, jazayerli, and burke.

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by larry on May 8, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

aside from silver, what was/is the sox connection with baseball prospectus?

it just ‘appears’ ironic because there are many i think who would suspect that kdub has a complete disregard for sabrmetrics as a tool (of many) to be used for scouting and evaluation of player development and projections

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on May 8, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i doubt there's much.

obviously BP has people in the press box, like kahrl. hahn understands sabrmetrics just fine. and i doubt KW disregards such input. he just has other ideas and input on the topic, which pisses stat people off who don’t understand what he is doing. seems like his formula, whatever it is, has worked out just fine.

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by larry on May 8, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

FINE!?!!?! We're 13-14 and the Royals are in first!! What the fuck are you smoking??

I’m just teasing man, I think similarly in how I view KDub…

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on May 8, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sox v Tex: Getz4, Fields5, Q7, Thome, JD9, PK3, AJ2, Nix6, Lilli8. Contreras pitching.

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by larry on May 8, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

NO PODS!?!?!!? FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

R.I.P. Nick Adenhart

by Jbasic89 on May 8, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

did you know that

pods didn’t strike out last night?

by soxshenanigans on May 8, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hasn't struck out as of 5:23 PM today either

by billyok on May 8, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully Oz didn't have to sell his right like Moose

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by The Cheat on May 8, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bill Perry?

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm having some problems today

right = ring

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by The Cheat on May 8, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We all are. Ghost of WU, I'm telling you.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

when was that one from?

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by rhythm on May 8, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Today.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh, hadn't seen it yet.

Now I see that Wiz made a fanshot. Ooopppsss…

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by rhythm on May 8, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't see the 'shot. Carl, my FB BFF, posted it on his wall this morning.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I need to get me one of those Carl FB BFFs ;)

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by rhythm on May 8, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

whither pale hose 9?

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on May 8, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

http://palehose9.blogspot.com/

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's what i'm saying. last post was 2 months ago

guess he’s just rolling everything into SLM

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on May 8, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ooohh. Dunno. Noticed that too, just thought he hadn't recently updated. Worth asking him, though...which I'll do later.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Harrison

has gotten his brains beat in 4/5 starts. unfortunately 1/5 was us.

by Hatchetm on May 8, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

this alexei thing really irritates me......

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on May 8, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

which part, his "name change", him not hitting, him being benched?

Lupe, release the balloons!

by LT_sox_fan on May 8, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I think with Nix impressing so much, maybe this should be when we slowly (immediately and with force) nudge Che into CF so we aren't making him cold/losing the potential of his bat.

I think the overall team’s underperforming is allowing Ozzie to be harsher than necessary on a guy like Che. And it probably isn’t helping the lil missile.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lil missile=lillibridge?

this benching is way too hard, he has been doing much better hitting wise.

"I’ll take the old gray lady over the peanut gallery on some cow town blog."
MadVillian

by blackoutsox on May 8, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dont know about "much" better

but I agree as long as his d has not suffered I’d rather still see him playing. I like Nix and want him to get abs but make it at the expense of killibridge and pods.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on May 8, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No. Missile = Alexei.

The present situation could very well be referred to as a Cuban Missile Crisis.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

im not thinking very clearly today

"I’ll take the old gray lady over the peanut gallery on some cow town blog."
MadVillian

by blackoutsox on May 8, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

my wild guess here

is that it’s not his recent performance (last two weeks) that is why they have put him in the dog house, but that the coaching staff are telling him to do things and he has continually ignored them, last season it didn’t matter so much but this season it’s gone a little sour. I want to see him do well, so we’ll have to see what happens now.

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on May 8, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good guess, but still

i don’t like the way Ozzies been treating him, like he’s exendable. Always keeping him at the bottom of the lineup, benching him.

He was crucial last year when Q! went down

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MadVillian

by blackoutsox on May 8, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

probably a large measure of truth here.

Ozzie is usually pretty open well in advance that things are not right. He did put Alexei on notice a little earlier.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on May 8, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

here's a tidbit

thome has a huge career platoon differential. but in 2008 it disappeared. in the paper today he said he feels more comfortable against LHP. kinda weird.

by Hatchetm on May 8, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you're saying platoon differentials in a particular season don't mean anything.

yup.

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by larry on May 8, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

show me the math.

by Hatchetm on May 8, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

some random dude

claims 600-700 ABs is the level of significance.

by Hatchetm on May 8, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thome scares the hell out of me this year.

Calling Tyler Flowers??? Just fucking with you Larry. I think….

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on May 8, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hahaha

I did drop Thome from my fantasy roster though

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on May 8, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

burly just said he would hit guys intentionally

on the radio to protect his own hitters. he said, “i would go out and hit somebody.”

by Hatchetm on May 8, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, we have seen that in action before with MB.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he did hit him in the mout!

by Trooper on May 8, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's a ball player like a darin erstad

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on May 8, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

but can he punt?

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by rhythm on May 8, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's from misourrah

yes

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on May 8, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

speaking of fastballs (no, not WU)...

How about moving Q to the 2 hole? Wouldn’t he see more of them there? Seems he’s doing poorly on the breaking stuff that isn’t hung.
That’s assuming Getz keeps getting on of course.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Shouldve said MM.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

be patient

Nothing that a little luck won’t fix for Q. He is walking a little less, but also striking out less. The LD% is up but his BABIP is a grand .203
No worries man.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on May 8, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

BABIP that low?

good times just around the corner then

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by hoodlight on May 8, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do we have even a game to waste?

Not saying move him permanently, but we may not get to 163 while waiting for the law of averages to catch up.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What are you hoping to accomplish by moving him to 2?

Thome hasn’t done much, but Dye and Konerko have been fine behind.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on May 8, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Replace Fields who can't hit a fastball.

That’s first. Second, is to allow Q to see more of them.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's currently seeing 2% more fastballs than last year.

It’s not like they will throw him more. And as I said that won’t change his luck on BABIP.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on May 8, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't recall him batting second last year.

My point is that with Getz on base I want a hitter who can hit fastballs hitting behind him.
And I’d guess 2% goes up in that situation.
Btw, not arguing just explaining.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Q has been less than patient at the plate so far. He needs to see more pitches period. Keeps swinging at low and away balls and getting behind quickly.

I can’t imagine pitchers want to throw him fastballs, but if he would at least take a few balls in the count (he’s only seen a 3-0 count once this year), he might get that fastball a little more often.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry...3 times seen a 3-0...I think.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep

His overall swing % is up from last year, while is % of balls for strikes thrown to him is down. He should be walking a little more. OF course he is “making contact” more often with some of the out of zone pitches.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on May 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Goes without saying probably, that his reputation/last season is responsible for both of those numbers. He is anxious to hack while pitchers don't want to give him anything pretty to hit.

Fact is, with his reputation and power, he should be in control of most of his at-bats.

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by homesickalien on May 8, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

speaking of Q!

D’Backs people wondered why players such as Carlos Quentin performed better after leaving the team and these doubts contributed to Bob Melvin’s firing.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/05/heyman-on-berkman-oswalt-cliff-lee.html

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on May 8, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe if Melvin had changed his name to Herm?

How the fuck does an injured player become the managers fault?
And didn’t the GM give up on him?
Analysis? Guess everybody has a little Cowley in them.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

For reals

There’s a writer out here, by the name of Kawakami, who seems to be trying his best to combine the worst of Rogers and Cowley. A recent example is this article he penned while evaluating both the Giants and A’s roster.

My favorite part of the article is how he defines his “keepers” and here’s his definition: A keeper is someone who could play a productive role on a playoff-level team or could be traded to acquire more keepers.

WTF??? If a keeper is someone that you trade to acquire more keepers, then what are you supposed to do with non-keepers since they have no value, trade or otherwise, in this system?

He then goes on to divide the rosters into keepers and non-keepers. He goes Rogers on us with comparing the numbers of keepers from each team and the change in the number of keepers vs. last year. Of course, he goes on to pull a Cowley by having Rowand as a keeper last year and a non-keeper this year.

Hmmm…I think I’m going to fanshot this brilliant article.

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on May 8, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also, Weatherbug says look for 60+% chance of storms in the 8 o'clock hour and beyond.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bloody hell rain again

pisses me off ( when the baseball gets delayed)

pours another Ricard and Water

who wants one? on me

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on May 8, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

if i'm reaching for an anise drink, i go for raki

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on May 8, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

never seen that before

is it nice? do you take it with water?

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on May 8, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yessir. i had a turkish roommate in college that would keep it around as much as possible.

though i’m betting i’d screw up a taste test between pastis, sambuca, and raki. it’s all anise to me.

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on May 8, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arod goes yard in 1st ab

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on May 8, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

PEDs

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on May 8, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't know why, but when you post PED I think of

Pedophile. But then don’t your sort throw an A in there someplace?
But yes, probably. Manny has shown us how stupid they can be, even with testing going on.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on May 8, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

dear Chiburb - could my dad be a paeodophile?

I kow this sounds ridiculous but is my dad a paedophile? He goes away 1 or 2 nights a week for business, always interested in what I do and in his past he had to look after his younger siblings as his parents were nice people but not good parents. And also it turns out his cousin was a paedophile who abused my aunt when she was little (he might have done something to my dad, uncle and other aunt but I’m not sure).

I ask because I saw a picture of him with a rugby team (his company were sponsoring them) and they were about 15 (he wasn’t touching any of them.
I know I sound paranoid but I just wanna be sure if he is or isn’t.

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on May 8, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs