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Post by Dale on Jun 26, 2008 13:43:05 GMT -6
Did this a few years ago, but I’m changing it up a bit. We’ll use examples this time. You’re not choosing the actual person, but someone with that specific ability.
Consider this as an average year, not a player we would specifically need next year.
Thoughts? Do you think your opinion has changed in the last few years?
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Post by Charlie on Jun 26, 2008 13:49:34 GMT -6
I was tempted to vote for Brady's defense but I voted for Jess Todd's strikeouts. I think having a dominant starter is the difference between winning our division and not.
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Post by The Kid on Jun 26, 2008 13:56:32 GMT -6
I think having a dominant starter is the difference between winning our division and not. That and a big bat. There fore, I vote for Danny. |
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Post by Buaman22 on Jun 26, 2008 14:12:19 GMT -6
Scotty at the top of the lineup, stealing bases, creating havoc. It gets in the pitcher and catchers head and it turns a single or a walk into a runner in scoring position and takes the double play out of order.
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Post by TikiHog on Jun 26, 2008 17:02:53 GMT -6
I think it would be great to have a slick fielding shortstop
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Post by georgecolevet on Jun 26, 2008 18:26:23 GMT -6
this is tricky! I do love some speed on the bases. getting in their pitchers' heads. fun.
but..... oh, man.
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Post by MVPig on Jun 26, 2008 18:27:53 GMT -6
I agree 100% with Charlie.
I could vote for Hamblin but if were getting a "Hamblin" does he come with the strike outs?
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Post by Dale on Jun 26, 2008 19:12:18 GMT -6
I could vote for Hamblin but if were getting a "Hamblin" does he come with the strike outs? Most HR hitters do. |
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Post by Dr. HeathHog on Jun 27, 2008 6:55:47 GMT -6
I'm going to have to go pitching here. The others help you everyday, but in themselves are rarely enough to win a game. Dominate pitching will get you a win at least once a week.
However, even at that I am debating which to pick. I'd probably take Sawatski over Todd because of both his ability to close games and be availible the next day. But if we are splitting up those abilites, I think I'd have to take the 1 great starter to set the tone.
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Post by HogRyder on Jun 27, 2008 11:33:07 GMT -6
I had to go with the closing out the games. It was a toss up with the starting pitcher and the closer. I finally went with the closer, although, Charlie does have a good point.  |
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Post by Bruinstyle2001® on Jun 28, 2008 21:01:15 GMT -6
Seen too many games (for us and opponents) were good starting pitching was blown by bad relief pitching. When I get to the late innings, I want to win or stay tied. Closer it is.
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Post by Dale on Jun 30, 2008 16:47:19 GMT -6
Scotty at the top of the lineup, stealing bases, creating havoc. It gets in the pitcher and catchers head and it turns a single or a walk into a runner in scoring position and takes the double play out of order. Agreed. And if we could two or three of those guys it could really be a lot fun. I used to think it would be great to have that hit homeruns all of the time until we actually had those guys. Made me realize how much I missed have speed guys. It just puts so much pressure on the defense. |
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Post by Dale on Jul 7, 2008 14:03:52 GMT -6
No clear cut winner, though it is leaning towards pitching.
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Post by kickinfamily on Jul 7, 2008 15:14:07 GMT -6
I voted for closing pitching, because nothing frustrates me more than losing a lead after a solid start...
As for power vs. speed, I am definitely a fan of small ball (my favorite MLB player of all time is Tim Raines), and I love the way a good baserunner with a steady OBP can really disrupt the other team...
- Bert
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Post by HomerHog® on Jul 7, 2008 15:23:09 GMT -6
I would recruit a guy with Joe Jester's glove, Ryan Fox's arm, Matt Erickson's eyes, Kit Pellow's swing, Kenderick Moore's heart, Brian Walker's competiveness, Scott Bridges Jeff Parson's speed (BA named him the fastest player in college baseball), and Charley Boyce's stamina.
Where is the box to check that?
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