I really don't care what each players OPS+ is. The fact is that odds are greater that Hill will get a hit instead of Kinsler, and Hill has a slight advantage in most categories. That's all I need to know, and it's pretty clear to me.

 

Defensive aside, who should be starting the all-star game at 2B for the AL if it was between Hill or Kinsler? Liks I already said, it's clear to me that Hill has earned it over Kinsler this season.

 

So you care about their OPS, but not their OPS+?

 

That's a bit contradictory. OPS+ is obviously the much better stat because it takes the league and ballpark each player plays in and neutralizes any kind of an advantage.

 

And I do agree with you that Aaron Hill should start the ASG, but not entirely because of his offensive contribution.

Torii Hunter and Vlad Guerrero both to the DL.

Torii Hunter and Vlad Guerrero both to the DL.

 

NOOOOOO! Now I have to start Carlos Lee on my fantasy team.

 

Does this mean that JD might get a chance to go to the ASG after all?

NOOOOOO! Now I have to start Carlos Lee on my fantasy team.

 

Does this mean that JD might get a chance to go to the ASG after all?

 

 

Lol. Nelson Cruz replaced him.

 

Link

Lol. Nelson Cruz replaced him.

 

Link

 

Are you f***ing serious?

 

This is absolutely ridiculous.

 

Cruz is having a nice year, but he's one of the streakiest hitters around and yet, you have Dye and Adam Lind sitting at home with MUCH better numbers.

 

Is Joe Maddon stupid? First Granderson and now Cruz...wow. He loves OFs with .800 OPS when he could have guys with .900+ OPS out there.

Edited July 10, 200916 yr by chw42

Mets acquire Jeff Francoeur for Ryan Church.

 

Francoeur has an OPS of just .634. Church has an OPS of .707.

 

Pretty much trading bad for bad, but I don't see why the Mets would give up the better player in the deal when they actually need to get better, not worse.

Betancourt and Francouer were both traded today and are seen as "upgrades" to their respective teams. This is a sabermaticians nightmare.

Betancourt and Francouer were both traded today and are seen as "upgrades" to their respective teams. This is a sabermaticians nightmare.

 

You know it.

 

Ryan Church was actually a barely below average hitter this year.

 

Francoeur on the other hand...I'm speechless.

Francoeur on the other hand...I'm speechless.

 

I'm assuming they like his youth (still only 25) and think he has some upside, to go with that killer arm of his. Might not be bother that he can't take a walk, but hey.. it's the aggressiveness that counts right...

I'm assuming they like his youth (still only 25) and think he has some upside, to go with that killer arm of his. Might not be bother that he can't take a walk, but hey.. it's the aggressiveness that counts right...

Jeff Francouer is similar to Carl Everett in that, Everett doesn’t believe in dinosaur’s and Francouer doesn’t believe in OBP.

Jeff Francouer is similar to Carl Everett in that, Everett doesn’t believe in dinosaur’s and Francouer doesn’t believe in OBP.

 

:lolhitting

 

Nice.

 

 

He's called that for a reason. A true "free-loader".

Edited July 10, 200916 yr by SoxAce

Jeff Francouer is similar to Carl Everett in that, Everett doesn’t believe in dinosaur’s and Francouer doesn’t believe in OBP.

 

 

He's not even hitting for power anymore. His SLG is about as good as Paul Konerko's OBP.

 

He's not even hitting for power anymore. His SLG is about as good as Paul Konerko's OBP.

You have to figure the Mets are hoping they can fix him. There's always been serious talent there, the Braves just haven't figured out how to get in his head.

I would have traded BA for Francouer and taken a flier. At least Jeff has put up some semblance over major league numbers in his career. That said Jeff is probably a lost cause.

I would have traded BA for Francouer and taken a flier. At least Jeff has put up some semblance over major league numbers in his career. That said Jeff is probably a lost cause.

Yeah, don't see why the Braves would do that one though.

This makes no sense for the Braves. Perhaps the Braves see Francouer as a lost cause, but why would you risk him tapping into his potential with one of your top divisional rivals? That makes no sense unless the Braves are planning on doing a complete rebuilding.

 

As for the Mets, they don't lose much on offense and maybe even gain, but they upgrade big time on D. Church was mediocre out there with a lot of boneheaded plays it seemed like to me, but Francouer is a legit GG caliber defender, IMO.

 

As for Church, he's a mediocre player. I'd trade his mediocrity for a player of Francouers age and potential anyday of the week. He's still only 25.

Geoff Blum is a stud

Matt Kemp just made a spectacular catch to end a game. Go See the Highlight. Immediately.

Uribe just biffed up Sanchez's perfect game with an error. What a terrible feeling.

Uribe just biffed up Sanchez's perfect game with an error. What a terrible feeling.

 

He's still has a no hitter in the 9th. ESPN NOW!!!

Rowand with a great catch at the top of the wall in center for the 2nd out.

Jonathan Sanchez no-hitter

 

No BB or hits

The ump with the emphatic called 3rd for the no-hitter! Wasn't a strike, but the hitter deserved that for showing the bunt to start the AB.

A NO NO! Wow. That'll increase your trade value, huh?

A NO NO! Wow. That'll increase your trade value, huh?

 

I was just telling Heads that same thing on AIM. His value is crazy high right now. Outstanding performance though.

Edited July 11, 200916 yr by SoxAce