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QUOTE (ptatc @ May 7, 2014 -> 11:07 AM) This article is one of the primary problems I have with "advanced" stats. Both of these players are being paid to produce runs. You can determine the probable value of this all you want but Abreu has scored 22 and driven in 35 for 57 runs minus the HR as you don't want to count the run twice for a total of 45. Rizzo has 19 scored and 16 driven in for 35 minus the 6 HR for a total of 29. There is always the comment of RBI being useless because it depends on the teammates getting on base for the opportunity. In that case the percentage of runs driven in by opportunity works. Don't flame me because I know many of you like the +RC stat and all but when it comes down to it, I think it is all about producing runs from these guys and I really don't care what his weighted on base percentage is. It's great to debate and discuss but it's not as relevant. Runs scored also has to do with how the the hitters behind you hit. It's pretty clear that things like RBI and Runs scored rely on factors one individual player just can't control.

God I suck at hitting. Got shut out by Travis Wood yesterday. I had the bases loaded with nobody out in the 8th down 4. I got a 3-2 on the quick-count and swung at a terrible pitch with Semien. De Aza fouled out. Then Gordon hit into an inning ending force out. That sucked.

Abreu's game is far from perfect. The power is great, but he's gotta get on base more. If he isn't getting on at a .350+ clip, it's hard to consider him an elite hitter.

QUOTE (Tmar @ May 6, 2014 -> 03:56 PM) He looks to have a fairly small head...

The Lakers should jump all over Mark Jackson.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ May 6, 2014 -> 03:33 PM) Which is what happens any time a player changes teams, so it's not a big deal anyway. I'll still be using the OS roster versions though for my Online/Offline franchises. They've never had real pictures for first year foreign players before. I don't know why they'd change that now.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 6, 2014 -> 12:03 PM) So if I have a perfect PS3, what type of money do i get for it? http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/330257-...titanfall-more/ You can find out there.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 6, 2014 -> 11:57 AM) Just because I'm in love with this picture, this is some of the alternative outfield excellence

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 6, 2014 -> 11:09 AM) So it doesnt have "airplay" features? Not in the same way it's done on Apple devices.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 6, 2014 -> 10:43 AM) I think he meant he is streaming FROM his phone to Chromcast, not simply streaming netflix using phone as the remote. You can't stream from the phone. Chromecast doesn't work that way. It literally takes the link from the phone, goes to it and streams the video.

I absolutely hate playing with the wind blowing in. It kills my power and forces me to change my swing. It's not a bad thing to swing for liners and ground balls, but it really screws with me psychologically. The results are usually pretty bad...

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ May 6, 2014 -> 12:54 AM) With how clutch that Semdog Millionaire has been, it's hard to believe he leads the team and is near the top of MLB in strikeouts. The dude either strikes out, or gets a big hit, apparently.

QUOTE (TRU @ May 6, 2014 -> 10:36 AM) Jose Abreu isn't even in the game straight from retail. He wont be added until an official roster update, which I believe is happening on the 8th. So again, no Jose Abreu right out of the box. Konerko is the Sox 1B for the time being. Abreu's in the PS3 version though right? It's been a whole month, he should have been added a while ago. Same with Tanaka.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 6, 2014 -> 10:31 AM) ChiTribSports ‏@ChiTribSports 5m Durant named NBA's MVP; Noah 4th in voting http://trib.in/1iTMmdx Seems about right.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 5, 2014 -> 04:46 PM) My chromecast is also right next to the router. Your router must not like your Chromecast or you got a faulty Chromecast. Like someone mentioned before, it has nothing to do with the WiFi on your Galaxy S4, your S4 is nothing but a remote and an initiator of the stream, whatever WiFi issues it may have doesn't affect how the video quality is on your Chromecast.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 6, 2014 -> 10:08 AM) OS rosters always come with two things. A generated player face and not a picture. Unrealistic player faces. Does Jose Abreu have a picture in the game? Does he look like Jose Abreu? My interest in the game this year entirely revolves around him. lol Jesus Christ Steve, do you have to stare at Jose Abreu's face while you're playing? He won't have a picture in this game, even in the official rosters. It's just how it is with players who haven't appeared in the game before. I'll go pick up the game later tonight.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ May 5, 2014 -> 11:29 PM) Another ugly save. Not only does Lindstrom not have his usual plus stuff (95-96 MPH fastball), he also has pretty terrible control. It's a bad combination. I'm surprised he's not been hit harder.

QUOTE (Jake @ May 5, 2014 -> 10:33 PM) I didn't know anyone was criticizing Puig for trying to make a catch I don't want to see guys on my fantasy team going balls out on defense and getting hurt. lol

OVA! Pretty s***ty game, but a win's a win.

Semien's only hitting .220, but he's a much better option in the two hole than Beckham. I've been saying this all along, just put Alexei there.

Beckham...sigh.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ May 5, 2014 -> 10:49 PM) K Zone had all 5 pitches to ADA as strikes. Something's off with that then...cause that first ball to him was nowhere near the zone.

Semien's a clutch motherf***er.

Travis Wood can hit.

QUOTE (Jake @ May 5, 2014 -> 10:05 PM) I'd really like the way Ariza would look in the Bulls lineup I don't know if he can replicate what he did this year shooting the ball down the road. If he can put up a .560 TS%, then yeah, he'd look great. But I'm not sure he can do it again given what he's done in his career.