Thank God We Fired Dusty

Phalid · 02-26-2008, 08:38 PM

I still love reading what this man says if for nothing else for its humor:

Not down with OBP: Baker has repeatedly talked about the desire to have a do-it-all leadoff hitter with speed. What kinds of hitters is he looking for further down the lineup? Does he want guys with lofty on-base percentages? The answer will likely not sit well with fans of the book "Moneyball," because Baker said he believes the OBP statistic is overvalued.

"I'm big on driving in runs and scoring runs," Baker said. "Guys in the middle should score about close to equal to what they drive in. On-base percentage, that's fine and dandy. But a lot of times guys get so much into on-base percentage that they cease to swing. It's becoming a little bit out of control.

"What you do is run the pitcher's count up, that helps," Baker said. "You put him in the stretch, that helps. But your job in the middle is to either score them or drive them in. The name of the game is scoring runs. Sometimes, you get so caught up in on-base percentage that you're clogging up the bases."

MikeVic · 02-26-2008, 08:43 PM

Nice.

Subby · 02-26-2008, 08:46 PM

CLOGGING UP THE BASES IS THE SUREST WAY TO AVOID SCORING RUNS

Lathum · 02-26-2008, 08:50 PM

Shorty, if you were having trouble peeing you should have said so.

Pumpy Tudors · 02-26-2008, 09:10 PM

"Phalid" is some strange combination of "phallic" and "flaccid", isn't it?

MalcPow · 02-26-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subby

CLOGGING UP THE BASES IS THE SUREST WAY TO AVOID SCORING RUNS

That's a phalid point Sub.

Ksyrup · 02-27-2008, 08:55 AM

Hey, you gotta give the guy props for being consistent, right?

8/24/06:

"On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage," Baker said. "Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me. The problem we have to address more than anything is the home run problem."

3/10/04:

"No. 1, I've let most guys hit 3-0 (in the count). That's one reason," Baker said. "I think walks are overrated unless you can run. If you get a walk and put the pitcher in a stretch, that helps, but the guy who walks and can't run, most of the time he's clogging up the bases for somebody who can run."

..............

"Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks?" Baker said. "Walks help. They do help. But you aren't going to walk across the plate, you're going to hit across the plate. That's the school I come from."

Toddzilla · 02-27-2008, 11:04 AM

Reds fans need to just kill themselves now...

korme · 02-27-2008, 11:07 AM

Ksyrup · 02-27-2008, 11:16 AM

I think this might make a great signature:

"The name of the game is scoring runs. Sometimes, you get so caught up in on-base percentage that you're clogging up the bases."

That's got a Yogi Berra quality to it. Like a SABR Yogi, or something.

Mustang · 02-27-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

"Phalid" is some strange combination of "phallic" and "flaccid", isn't it?

I think its a combination of phallic, flaccid and tanya.

sachmo71 · 02-27-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phalid

I still love reading what this man says if for nothing else for its humor:

Not down with OBP: Baker has repeatedly talked about the desire to have a do-it-all leadoff hitter with speed. What kinds of hitters is he looking for further down the lineup? Does he want guys with lofty on-base percentages? The answer will likely not sit well with fans of the book "Moneyball," because Baker said he believes the OBP statistic is overvalued.

"I'm big on driving in runs and scoring runs," Baker said. "Guys in the middle should score about close to equal to what they drive in. On-base percentage, that's fine and dandy. But a lot of times guys get so much into on-base percentage that they cease to swing. It's becoming a little bit out of control.

"What you do is run the pitcher's count up, that helps," Baker said. "You put him in the stretch, that helps. But your job in the middle is to either score them or drive them in. The name of the game is scoring runs. Sometimes, you get so caught up in on-base percentage that you're clogging up the bases."

This isn't true? No wonder I suck at fantasy baseball.

Schmidty · 02-27-2008, 12:08 PM

I still can't figure out what he did wrong. I haven't slept in 23 hours and it's making me crazy.

Free Phalic guy.

!

MikeVic · 02-27-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmidty

I still can't figure out what he did wrong. I haven't slept in 23 hours and it's making me crazy.

Free Phalic guy.

!

I know. I'm with you here.

Rizon · 02-27-2008, 08:47 PM

OBP > everything, especially in utility infielders and outfielders.

Sincerely,

Oakland A's

sterlingice · 02-28-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Phalid

I do so love this image

SI

albionmoonlight · 02-28-2008, 08:23 AM

I have this great image of 7 guys all standing on the various bases. You've got, like, three guys on third base, and they just won't move out of the way, so all of your other runners have to stay on first and second.

It could lead to a whole new type of statistic:

PLAY BY PLAY GUY: "Here's Jones, batting .425 with 5 or more runners in scoring position."

COLOR GUY: "Yeah, he's really been unclogging the bases all season. You need guys like that in the middle of your lineup."

MikeVic · 02-28-2008, 09:34 AM

Why does the second guy have to be coloured albion?

Pumpy Tudors · 02-28-2008, 09:41 AM

CANADIANS ALWAYS TALK ABOUT UNCLOGGING SHIT

Huckleberry · 02-28-2008, 10:46 AM

O NOES!!! TEH BASEZ R LOADED!!! THE CLOG IZ OUT OF CONTROLE!!!

TELL TEH RUNNR ON 1 BASE 2 GET PICKD OFF ON PURPOSE!!!

02-26-2008, 08:46 PM	#3
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02-26-2008, 09:10 PM	#5
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	"Phalid" is some strange combination of "phallic" and "flaccid", isn't it? __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

02-27-2008, 08:55 AM	#7
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Hey, you gotta give the guy props for being consistent, right? 8/24/06: "On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage," Baker said. "Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me. The problem we have to address more than anything is the home run problem." 3/10/04: "No. 1, I've let most guys hit 3-0 (in the count). That's one reason," Baker said. "I think walks are overrated unless you can run. If you get a walk and put the pitcher in a stretch, that helps, but the guy who walks and can't run, most of the time he's clogging up the bases for somebody who can run." .............. "Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks?" Baker said. "Walks help. They do help. But you aren't going to walk across the plate, you're going to hit across the plate. That's the school I come from." __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-27-2008, 11:16 AM	#10
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I think this might make a great signature: "The name of the game is scoring runs. Sometimes, you get so caught up in on-base percentage that you're clogging up the bases." That's got a Yogi Berra quality to it. Like a SABR Yogi, or something. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-28-2008, 09:41 AM	#19
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	CANADIANS ALWAYS TALK ABOUT UNCLOGGING SHIT __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

02-26-2008, 08:43 PM	#2
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Nice.

02-26-2008, 08:50 PM	#4
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Shorty, if you were having trouble peeing you should have said so.

02-27-2008, 11:04 AM	#8
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Reds fans need to just kill themselves now...

02-27-2008, 11:07 AM	#9
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio

02-27-2008, 12:08 PM	#13
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I still can't figure out what he did wrong. I haven't slept in 23 hours and it's making me crazy. Free Phalic guy. !

02-28-2008, 08:23 AM	#17
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I have this great image of 7 guys all standing on the various bases. You've got, like, three guys on third base, and they just won't move out of the way, so all of your other runners have to stay on first and second. It could lead to a whole new type of statistic: PLAY BY PLAY GUY: "Here's Jones, batting .425 with 5 or more runners in scoring position." COLOR GUY: "Yeah, he's really been unclogging the bases all season. You need guys like that in the middle of your lineup."

02-28-2008, 09:34 AM	#18
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Why does the second guy have to be coloured albion?

02-28-2008, 10:46 AM	#20
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	O NOES!!! TEH BASEZ R LOADED!!! THE CLOG IZ OUT OF CONTROLE!!! TELL TEH RUNNR ON 1 BASE 2 GET PICKD OFF ON PURPOSE!!! __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

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