MLB Off-Topic

[zello144]

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But if I was a manager I would break the league and field a team that would steal you blind. Teams wouldn't be prepared to defend it. Because it's just not used like it once was.

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I'd love to see that.

[DamnYanks2]

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Analytics proved that base stealing and small ball isn't as conducive to scoring runs as swinging for the fences is, so if we want to go back to the old ways (which I do), it will require rule changes, messing with the field, messing with the ball, etc. It's like in antitrust law, when a company becomes so successful they're a monopoly, you say "well done, you won the game," then break them up. Same deal here with baseball.

**** analytics. It has its place. But it shouldn't be the only outlet. These guys don't make contact enough. I'd much rather get guys in scoring position in other ways. The Yankees brass in particular should realize this.

It puts extreme pressure on the pitcher. He might not throw a breaking ball in fear of a really good base stealer and give a hitter a meatball fastball or he might be scared of a wild pitch and not trust certain pitches. It changes the whole game when you have a guy that can swipe bags.

Not to mention some pitchers are just terrible at holding runners. And there's not too many good catchers. Can't believe it hasn't been taking advantage of. Managers are probably scared of a guy straining something or whatever [emoji849]

The move to go away from stealing. Is stupid. Analytics are wrong in this case.

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[DamnYanks2]

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I'd love to see that.

So would I. It's gonna happen eventually. I'm waiting for it.

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[dubcity]

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Analytics proved that base stealing and small ball isn't as conducive to scoring runs as swinging for the fences is, so if we want to go back to the old ways (which I do), it will require rule changes, messing with the field, messing with the ball, etc. It's like in antitrust law, when a company becomes so successful they're a monopoly, you say "well done, you won the game," then break them up. Same deal here with baseball.

I'm sure they believe that, but I'm not sure the actual facts back it up lol. Runs scored is about the same as the mid 90s, but with like 1000 fewer steals across both leagues. To me you can have both.

[DamnYanks2]

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I'll quote the brilliant Brian Cashman. Answering this question. Why don't you steal more? "We don't like to give away outs. It's an assessment of risk."

Lol yet the Yankees can't score with Risp to save their lives. I'm always amazed by how stupid these millionaire Gms are.

Sure when the team is killing it offensively you don't have to steal bases. But when the offense sputters. Wouldn't you want to mix things up. Because obviously station to station baseball isn't working.

These guys are like robots set on the same mode. Nobody uses common sense. But the analytics say..... ****ing morons. Analytics haven't gotten this team to a WS. Hurray for useless numbers.

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[CBoller1331]

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I would love to see more steals, but at the same time it is a risk that is not worth taking in today's game. The reward of gaining one base is not worth the risk of giving away an out on the bases, with the exception of the few very good base stealers left in the game. Unfortunately many of those speed guys don't have enough other tools to provide value outside of their baserunning, and often times get left off the roster. I think some of the changes to the bases could help this a bit

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[DamnYanks2]

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I would love to see more steals, but at the same time it is a risk that is not worth taking in today's game. The reward of gaining one base is not worth the risk of giving away an out on the bases, with the exception of the few very good base stealers left in the game. Unfortunately many of those speed guys don't have enough other tools to provide value outside of their baserunning, and often times get left off the roster. I think some of the changes to the bases could help this a bit

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You don't think it's worth putting a guy in scoring position?

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[Jr.]

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I'll quote the brilliant Brian Cashman. Answering this question. Why don't you steal more? "We don't like to give away outs. It's an assessment of risk."

Lol yet the Yankees can't score with Risp to save their lives. I'm always amazed by how stupid these millionaire Gms are.

Sure when the team is killing it offensively you don't have to steal bases. But when the offense sputters. Wouldn't you want to mix things up. Because obviously station to station baseball isn't working.

These guys are like robots set on the same mode. Nobody uses common sense. But the analytics say..... ****ing morons. Analytics haven't gotten this team to a WS. Hurray for useless numbers.

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Wait, you want them to risk outs to get a runner in scoring position, but complain that they can't score with runners in scoring position?

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[CBoller1331]

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You don't think it's worth putting a guy in scoring position?

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For most guys who aren't elite baserunners, no it's not. Outs are valuable. You only get 27 of them in a game, giving one away on the bases can really cost you. It's got to be pretty much a sure thing to risk that

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[DamnYanks2]

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Wait, you want them to risk outs to get a runner in scoring position, but complain that they can't score with runners in scoring position?

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I'm talking about teams in general. When it comes to the Yankees that whole culture has to change. Because Joey Gallo isn't scoring anybody from 2nd unless he hits one into the bleachers.

Obviously you have to have guys make contact for a team full of speedster to work. They go hand in hand.

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[jasontoddwhitt]

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Trevor Bauer is not one to be trifled with…

https://twitter.com/baueroutage/status/1508894577331109888?s=21&t=rEb66AqnF3OPgUxfqvFi-w

It’s ridiculous though that he is still on administrative leave.


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[TheMatrix31]

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Trevor Bauer is not one to be trifled with…

https://twitter.com/baueroutage/status/1508894577331109888?s=21&t=rEb66AqnF3OPgUxfqvFi-w

It’s ridiculous though that he is still on administrative leave.


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Great. Molly Knight is one of the most insufferable people to have ever existed.

[Speedy]

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I don't think defenses are nearly as prepared as in times' past so I love it when offenses are aggressive and push the defense to make a play.

That's what makes Acuna and Albies so fun to watch sometimes.

[CBoller1331]

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So here's MLB's "big" announcement they teased a few days ago .... I don't know what this is

https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1509153472947515395

[The Kid 24]

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So here's MLB's "big" announcement they teased a few days ago .... I don't know what this is

https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1509153472947515395

What in the actual **** was that.........................