elrockinMT Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Swarzack ain't helping. Single and triple and now it's 4-3 Jays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 08:04 PM) Rooting for a loss but 1 run vs 3 runs looks a lot better for Shields value I'm really surprised a good guy like you, a very very smart guy like you is into the rooting for losses thing. Saddens me. You are a brilliant guy and I'm surprised you haven't assessed, like me, the fact the draft is a fricking crapshoot and anything can happen in the draft and tanking is a very very cliche-ish, bad idea. I think if you study the issue completely the logical conclusion on the tanking issue is the one I hold. Edited June 18, 2017 by greg775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 08:06 PM) I'm really surprised a good guy like you, a very very smart guy like you is into the rooting for losses thing. Saddens me. You are a brilliant guy and I'm surprised you haven't assessed, like me, the fact the draft is a fricking crapshoot and anything can happen in the draft and tanking is a very very cliche-ish, bad idea. It's the smart thing to do. If the best GM in baseball history thinks tanking is smart, then I'm confident I'm not wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 08:05 PM) Swarzack ain't helping. Single and triple and now it's 4-3 Jays True, but that was a bizarre indoor baseball type triple. Indoor baseball reeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 08:07 PM) It's the smart thing to do. If the best GM in baseball history thinks tanking is smart, then I'm confident I'm not wrong Yes sir, but the best manager in baseball thought batting the pitcher eighth was a good idea (LaRussa). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 12:04 PM) Rooting for a loss but 1 run vs 3 runs looks a lot better for Shields value I don't suspect it's going to matter much...his numbers are better, but I don't know that he's going to fool any opposing GMs that badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Bummer. I wish Timmy could have faced Happ. The odds of us scoring here just went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 08:09 PM) I don't suspect it's going to matter much...his numbers are better, but I don't know that he's going to fool any opposing GMs that badly. I think people are dreaming when they envision these pitchers who have no value on the trade market having value. Shields, Pelphrey Holland, Miguel (even before he got hurt) have no value, folks. They are the kind of guys you DFA at some point when they pull a Humber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Timmy sporting some glasses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Good god, move Anderson closer to the plate. Puts weak swings on anything on the outer half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 12:12 PM) I think people are dreaming when they envision these pitchers who have no value on the trade market having value. Shields, Pelphrey Holland, Miguel (even before he got hurt) have no value, folks. They are the kind of guys you DFA at some point when they pull a Humber. I thought there was a chance Holland might have some value, given his handedness, but those two bad starts in a row may have ended that chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 08:13 PM) Good god, move Anderson closer to the plate. Puts weak swings on anything on the outer half I can't believe people aren't in favor of him going down to the minors to learn more about the art of hitting. I'm surprised the statniks are accepting his OBP and not burying him. It's like it's just assumed TA is a star and whatever will be will be. Edited June 18, 2017 by greg775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 12:13 PM) Good god, move Anderson closer to the plate. Puts weak swings on anything on the outer half Yeah, I thought given the location of that pitch, he should have given that thing a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 02:06 PM) I'm really surprised a good guy like you, a very very smart guy like you is into the rooting for losses thing. Saddens me. You are a brilliant guy and I'm surprised you haven't assessed, like me, the fact the draft is a fricking crapshoot and anything can happen in the draft and tanking is a very very cliche-ish, bad idea. I think if you study the issue completely the logical conclusion on the tanking issue is the one I hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 12:06 PM) Saddens me. Give it a rest dude... we all know your stance, no need to continually bring about your opposition to this school of thought... even if it is done in a delightfully tasteful complementary way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Cheap homer off Jennings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 How in the world could Chicago win 2 of 3 this series against this team ... on the road? it's miraculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 02:22 PM) Cheap homer off Jennings lol my god that thing was destroyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (hi8is @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 07:22 PM) Give it a rest dude... we all know your stance, no need to continually bring about your opposition to this school of thought... even if it is done in a delightfully tasteful complementary way. I probably need professional help. Whenever I see the post desiring a loss I just want people to re-examine their thought process on the matter. It also angers me probably more than it should anger any human, considering all the more important issues in the world to get upset about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I wish Timmy could hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 The relief Corp not helping today. Trade everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 12:27 PM) I probably need professional help. We're all in that boat - may we accept it or not :lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 07:23 PM) How in the world could Chicago win 2 of 3 this series against this team ... on the road? it's miraculous. Good pitching efforts can keep the Jays under control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 02:14 PM) I can't believe people aren't in favor of him going down to the minors to learn more about the art of hitting. I'm surprised the statniks are accepting his OBP and not burying him. It's like it's just assumed TA is a star and whatever will be will be. Something tells me this doesn't exist in the minors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 02:27 PM) I probably need professional help. Whenever I see the post desiring a loss I just want people to re-examine their thought process on the matter. It also angers me probably more than it should anger any human, considering all the more important issues in the world to get upset about. I can see your point. The only thing that hasn't changed much is the people running the farm system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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