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Sure it is close if you actually account for all the massive advantages Rivera had such as 3 rounds of playoffs per year and only pitching 1 inning a game. Plus the guy single handedly blew an entire world series title by throwing a bunt into center field and failing to get 3 outs. That's the only time he ever pitched in a world series game 7 also. If Pedro Martinez or Randy Johnson only pitched 1 inning a game they would have made Rivera's stats look like Jeff Suppan -
Miller Park name change coming after the 2020 season
topper09er replied to KeithStone53151's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
They can't make me recognize the name change, and I won't. I bet the Packers are jealous of this, just thinking of all of the sweet, sweet unnecesary cash in addition to the already guaranteed profit they have from being part of a protected monopoly. When they eventually try some stupid Lambeau Field presented by Doritos we will see the real outrage, although I am glad to see the general outrage over this stunt -
CC was on record saying he was only looking for 17 outs from the SP or something along those lines. Before the game started CC already knew when he was going to pull the SP independent of how the game was going.
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The last player to lead MLB (among qualified hitters) in lowest infield fly/flyball rate besides Votto Was Yelich in 2015 and 2014.
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I know, hopefully there is nothing about Miller Park that made him unable to see pitches
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Yup, my theory is that the writers don't like that the "modern players" have been eclipsing the power totals of their childhood heroes and are holding a grudge. Sammy Sosa hitting more HRs than Frank Robinson? We can't have that.
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Obviously the Pirates liked his approach at the plate
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Random news and notes for MLB 2018
topper09er replied to young guns's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Yes it is. Choke up and don't your lower half in your swing. It used to be called a hit and run and every MLB regular could do it a generation ago. -
Maybe the M was the player to be named in the Yelich deal. If he wins the MVP Miami gets the M, bit of an insurance policy to save face with the fans
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CC Sabathia resigns with Yankees; 1-year, $8M
topper09er replied to Matt Breen's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I thought when CC went to the Yankees he would have a shot at 300 wins, but now that he wont get there it looks no one may ever do it again. -
Everyone understands that if Hader pitched 7 straight inning and faced guys 3 or 4 times he would not be as effective. No one thinks that if Hader has to face guys a 4th time his ERA would not increase. The point of debate is how to get the most value out of Hader. Hader pitched 80 inning and put up 2.7 fWAR and 2.2 bWAR. In both measures that is basically the same value as Chacin. So, how bad is only having 2 pitches, is Hader going to become Manny Parra if hitter face him too often? Seems to me that are not maximizing Hader's talents and he should be pitching more innings, maybe not starting, but still I think his usage has room for improvement. 1 thing I would like to see if trying to use him more as a "LOOGY" in a big spot. I get he can pitch multiple innings but the times with late inning, bases loaded, 2 outs type situations I think we should have leaned on him a little more, even if he pitched 2 innings the day before. He can warm and throw 4 pitches to get us out of a big jam.
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Strongly agree. Bat flips and general excitement are one thing. Vulgar gestures like that toward what could be children in the crowd is a whole new thing and not ok. This is right up there with Randy Moss. So what if the crowd boos you? It's in reaction to you being a dirty player. I suspect it's going to be someone like Corey Knebel who retaliates as well. I would find it incredibly surprising and weak if we didn't...assuming we get an opportunity next year. Hader won't do it, and really shouldn't. Knebel is a beast, Machado wouldn't want to mess with him...he's the perfect candidates in my opinion. Or else maybe Burnes toward the tail-end of his start. And this will accomplish what? Inflict pain. Accomplish justice since he deserves it. Hey, after we arrest someone for committing a crime what does it accomplish to put them in prison? Crime already committed Deter other players in the league from trying to injure our players. CC declared that the reason we made the playoffs was because everyone decided to become a family. If someone trips your little brother on the playground, what does it accomplish for you to punch them in the face? We can hit him in spring training if everyone is so worried about 1 base runner costing us the playoffs.
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Well end the season with a K, perfect.
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I dont want to watch the Dodgers celebrate so I am turning this off as soon as the 3rd out happens, but man it hurts getting so close.
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Now we will see why CC didnt IBB Barnes to force Kershaw out on Weds, so he would be extra tired now
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OK, greatest inning in franchise history?
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Well if nothing else this season provided me with excellent crap talking opportunities towards all the Cubs fans I work with
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Verducci says "keeps the bat parallel" at literally the exact moment they show him dropping the bat head
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The game is in Roberts hands now, if he puts in Grandal we will win, if not Dodgers take it
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Wow they are dead in that dugout
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I wish CC would just tell everyone if you strike out we have 0% chance of winning.
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um, well, our only hope is if we dont all try to tie it up on one swing
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That ball had like a 20 mph exit velocity, just bad luck on a crappy grounder
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Well they specifically added Urias for Yelich so Roberts is sticking to that original strategy
