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Knowing him, he'll be hurt after his first 3 starts.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 13, 2012 -> 09:58 PM) Well, to be accurate, that is his OBP over that span, but yes, he hit .379 over that period But over the past two weeks he's been making some weak efforts and has visibly been pouting immediately after seeing the result. A few times he hardly bothered to run. We get it, PK is infallible and above all criticism. I respect the hell out of PK, I think we all do. But damn dude, just run to first base, especially when it's on the last play of the damn game. We know you're slow and that you will probably never beat anything on the infield out, but there is a 0% chance you beat anything out if you never even try to run.

It was just one of those days for the offense... Nice defense by Furcal. He pretty much saved the game for the Cards.

QUOTE (Cali @ Jun 13, 2012 -> 03:39 PM) Every time I see Jake yelling on the mound all I can think of is... "That's my secret...I'm always angry"

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Jun 13, 2012 -> 12:28 PM) understood and I agree those guys haven't played all that great this year (compared to their career averages at least) but still no way carroll should be ahead of any of those guys. and beckham with a UZR below 0? no way beckham has played a below average defensive second base this year. Obviously, this is a discussion for another thread, but I always take sabermetrics with a grain of salt. 1/3 of a season's worth of UZR should always be taken with a grain of salt.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 13, 2012 -> 01:13 PM) I was just reading that and wondering the same thing. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/major...12/2613554.html Doesn't seem like that big of a deal...

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 02:20 PM) I used to be just like you about 10 years ago, trust me...and then I actually gave one of their devices a chance... I've ordered two iPads and like 3 iPhones online at launch and two of them arrived at my home prior to the release date in stores... Somebody would have to gift wrap a free iPhone for Joe in order for him to give it a chance.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Jun 13, 2012 -> 12:08 PM) its's hard to take fangraphs serious when you see Jamey Carroll with a higher WAR than Adrian Beltre at 3B and higher WAR than Pedroia, Ackley, Kendrick, and Beckham at 2B. he is the definition of a "replacement level" player and even worse than replacement this year despite what the formula says on a sidenote, I do agree though that AJ is the best catcher in the AL thus far this season Caroll's value is inflated by his UZR, so you'll have to take his WAR with a grain of salt. But speaking of the other guys you listed, none of them have played all that well this year... Catcher WAR values aren't involved with UZR unless they play a non-C position as well.

Hawk and Stone were talking about how there are lots of great seats left for the Cubs series...so yeah, looks like we won't be selling out.

Haters gon' hate on A.J.'s 11 home runs. The stats don't lie. A.J.'s been the best catcher in the AL this season. http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=...0&players=0

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 13, 2012 -> 11:16 AM) List needs more Luke Scott. Agreed.

You'd think Bobby Valentine would have won the least respected manager vote. Although I'm not surprised Ozzie came out on top.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 13, 2012 -> 03:44 AM) lol@q. I'm surprised somebody as young as you would take this attitude. I'm 28 and I love these "new" styles that you see today. Suit and tie EVERY day is boring to me. It's 2012. Not 1996 with Jordan and his $20, 000 suit and gold loop earring (that he still wears) he wore after every single game. Those glasses annoy the hell out of me. It's like dude...they don't even have lenses! You don't look any smarter wearing free glasses frames from Burger King.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jun 13, 2012 -> 08:29 AM) This is true, but the ball stayed in the air so long Dunn was able to round the bases twice. That was the first time I've seen Dunn swing really hard. He almost fell out of his shoes swinging at that one.

QUOTE (Bighurt52235 @ Jun 13, 2012 -> 04:02 AM) For those of you who dislike Hawk, try listening to the lame ass guys the Cardinals run out there. They actually said that Orlando Hudson consulted with Jake Peavy prior to signing here since they know each other from playing together in San Diego. I guess they're allowed to make up whatever bulls*** and flat out lie if they want. Epic fail. I've heard those two before and yes, they do suck at what they do.

Why the hell is Bosh shooting so many 3s? Just because he got hot one game shooting it doesn't mean he should start shooting 5 a game. He's a career 29% 3 point shooter.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:26 PM) They keep letting him get clean catches for some reason and he's making them pay. Why is Wade on him half the time? It makes no sense. You have to guard him exclusively with LeBron and Battier in order to deny him the ball. Wade's not tall enough.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:27 PM) Lebron a solid 1 for 5 in the fourth so far. Durant 6 for 10. Durant is so much more likable too.

Tigers lose. Sox 6 up.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:03 PM) Quintana is the Phil Humber of 2012. Has really saved the team, and especially KW's butt. Whoever recommended picking him up deserves a promotion in the scouting department. Of all the starters in MLB in the middle of June, 2012, his story might be the most surprising of all. This puts a ton of pressure on Humber's next outing. I'm still not convinced that he can sustain the success he's had. But I'll take whatever he gives us.

Derek Fisher actually did something useful!

Gutsy effort by Quintana. I still don't know how he can get guys out with the stuff he has. It must be good location...

OVA! Nice win.

Cubs hitters are getting schooled by Phil Coke. SMH.

Good thing Danks is in LF now. I'm so scared of Dunn out in LF.