Theres never been anyone that has hit .450

He's a vegan now, lost some weight, sure Ted Williams hit his weight once or twice. Maybe George Brett in 1980?

>>The players, however are trying to do their individual best and their stats should reflect that.<<\

This doesn't really hold true either, especially for pitchers. Pitchers in ST can walk to the mound with the goal of working on a new pitch in a game situation, or focusing on command of a single pitch in an appearance.

>>A reverse split, which is almost even success verse left and right handed pitchers, is exactly what you do want to see.<<

A reverse split is a lefty who hits much better against LHP, or a righty who hits much better against RHP.

Where did you find the minor league split info? I couldn't find it earlier.

MeGehee has had 2 good yeas out of the last 3. Hes no star by any means, but he is better than Alvarez is right now. Alvy should be getting a month or two of AAA Abs to regain some consistancy and confidence. But i agree with the point that he wasnt rushed, those AAA Abs would serve him much better now than they would have 2 years ago.

"Theres never been anyone that has hit .450 "

Line of the day

""This doesn't really hold true either, especially for pitchers. Pitchers in ST can walk to the mound with the goal of working on a new pitch in a game situation, or focusing on command of a single pitch in an appearance.""

While that might hold true for an established SP, whose spot in the rotation is guaranteed, most every other pitcher is out there trying to get outs. They know it counts for them, and they're pitching for their MLB lives. They know that if they blow a game or 2 sky-high, they might as well start packing for the trip to minor league camp.

Look at Danny Moskos. He hasn't looked particularly sharp this spring, and he's walked 5 in 9 innings. But, somehow, someway, he keeps getting outs. So, with 28 on the active roster, and only 3 more cuts to come day after tomorrow, Moskos is in Philly. And not just because he's left-handed. Because he's put up the numbers.

>>While that might hold true for an established SP, whose spot in the rotation is guaranteed, most every other pitcher is out there trying to get outs. <<

It also holds true for a lot of relievers. Very few spots are an open competition in spring training. How many pitching spots have had multiple guys competing for them this spring for the Pirates? 2 or 3 bullpen spots?

McGehee had a pitful, PED deflating year last year.

I don't want to talk to you guys again about McGehee. You'll apologize for him until Memorial Day anyway, so come see me then when his OPS is .700 and he's playing sub-par defense at 3rd.

Can we come see you when Alvarez's OPS is .500 and he is playing sub par defense at 3rd?

you can come see me anytime *wink*, make sure you bring that red ball-gag

Don't even worry about It. I don't want to talk to you guys again about McGehee again. This thread isn't about McGehee. You'll apologize for him until Memorial Day anyway, so come see me then when his OPS is .700 and he's playing sub-par defense at 3rd. If I'm wrong 90% of this board will be shoving it in my face and I'll tell you all how smart you are.

The thought process isn't that much more complex than you see out of 6 or 7 year old. You guys get a toy and play with it for a while. It kind of s*cks. You see another toy that's easily krappier, but because it's new to you you'll grab for it..... Then you realize that toy s*cks too... and over and over and over again we go.

Now you're grabbing for that "new" toy that clearly s*cks. A Hand-me-down toy that was thrown away because it s*cks by the kid you hate at school (brewers). Still, you're reaching for it ! Stop the insanity kids.

I think you meant to post that to the hall monitor. Not my bag baby!

""It also holds true for a lot of relievers. Very few spots are an open competition in spring training. How many pitching spots have had multiple guys competing for them this spring for the Pirates? 2 or 3 bullpen spots?""

Yeah, and a bunch of relievers vying for those spots. And don't hand me they were out there working on pitches. Most relievers only have 2 decent pitches. That's a big reason why they're relievers.

A bungle on both of your houses!

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I dont want any Bengals at my house, I;m a Steeler fan.

Speaking of Criminals, did you see Ryan Leaf got arrested for burglary for the second time in 3 days. He was out on bail for burglary and theft of prescription meds and got busted again 2 days later.