All NL Central Team

[Tim]

Why is there so much confidence in Sheets staying healthy, but so much pessimism about Wood?

 

Because Sheets isn't coming off surgery, maybe?

 

Because Sheets' injury history relates to his back and an ear infection, and nothing to do with his shoulder or elbow?

 

Because Sheets is less likely to run into the ground by his manager?

 

Because Sheets has actually been healthy and at his best within the last 21 months?

You were saying? ;)

[yfinn6]

Why is there so much confidence in Sheets staying healthy, but so much pessimism about Wood?

 

Before taking a look at stats, look at their mechanics alone. From watching a lot of Cubs and Brewers games, Sheets' mechanics are far better than Wood's are.

 

There's so much pessimism about Wood because he has had way more tendencies towards injuries. Since Wood came into the league, he's started 174 games. Since Sheets came into the league in 2001 he's started 149.

 

That's only a difference of 25 games for 3 more seasons.

 

Sheets started 34 games for the straight seasons until his bad luck (ear infection) and his muscle tear in his back. Wood has never started 34 games at any point in his career.

 

Over Sheets' career he averages 196.42 IP/year. Wood averages 158.43 IP/year.

 

Not trying to emphatically say that Sheets is always going to stay healthy whereas Wood is going to be hurt, just trying to back up why people are more confident in Sheets staying healthy and not as confident in Wood.

 

Sheets: http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/stats/mlb_individual_stats_player.jsp?playerID=282656&statType=2

Wood:

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/stats/mlb_individual_stats_player.jsp?playerID=134268&statType=2

[Roast]

My team:

 

C- Barrett

1B-D. Lee

2B-T. Walker

SS-Lopez

3B-Aram

LF-Pujols

CF-Berkman

RF-Dunn

 

SP-Z

SP-Prior

SP-Sheets

SP-Carpenter

SP-Z. Duke

 

 

EDIT: Took out clemens/oswalt, put it Duke.

Edited March 28, 2006 by Roast

[CardsFanInChiTown]

I'd love to see Berkman in CF. :lol:

[K-Town]

My team:

 

C- Barrett

1B-D. Lee

2B-T. Walker

SS-Lopez

3B-Aram

LF-Pujols

CF-Berkman

RF-Dunn

 

SP-Z

SP-Prior

SP-Sheets

SP-Carpenter

SP-Z. Duke

 

 

EDIT: Took out clemens/oswalt, put it Duke.

 

People, Pujols hasn't played outfield since 2003, and no manager in his right mind would stick him in left field for even ONE game, at this point.

Edited March 29, 2006 by K-Town

[YearofDaCubs]

I'm a Cubs fan and all but give me Pujols over Lee any day of the week. Let's not get silly. Just leave Pujols at 1st and Lee at DH :)

[SouthSideRyan]

People, Pujols hasn't played outfield since 2003, and no manager in his right mind would stick him in left field for even ONE game, at this point.

 

If said manager had Derrek Lee on the team with him it's quite likely he would.

[Blueheart05]

I would put Pujols in LF and DLee at firstbase. Albert has a great bat so you wouldn't take him out of the lineup (obviously) but Derrek would play 1B on my team (that's no disrespect to Pujols it's logical and it makes the team stronger defensively).

[CardsFanInChiTown]

Let's face it, DLee would probably be a better OFer than AP.

[Blueheart05]

Let's face it, DLee would probably be a better OFer than AP.

 

Maybe, maybe not... 1B is a proven position for Lee. Stick AP out in LF. There's nothing wrong with that option.

[K-Town]

People, Pujols hasn't played outfield since 2003, and no manager in his right mind would stick him in left field for even ONE game, at this point.

 

If said manager had Derrek Lee on the team with him it's quite likely he would.

 

The Cardinal organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Albert in the outfield. You guys can have your imaginary fun, but in reality, it would NEVER happen. Pujols would start at first base, and Derrek Lee would be a pinch-hitter extraordinaire.

[imb]

Hahahahah, you're drunk.

 

If Lee and Pujols are on your team, the coach is getting them both into the lineup.

 

Whether that's Lee in left and Pujols at first, or vice versa, would be up to the coach

[ltb]

Derrek Lee would be a pinch-hitter extraordinaire.

 

lol

are you serious?

[Kermit]

With regard to Weeks' poor offensive numbers last season, the thumb injury appears to have hampered him a lot more than the Brewers let on at the time.

 

He's just now getting back into game action this spring after some problems with the oblique.. I don't think he has a history of fragility but you have to wonder.

[SouthSideRyan]

People, Pujols hasn't played outfield since 2003, and no manager in his right mind would stick him in left field for even ONE game, at this point.

 

If said manager had Derrek Lee on the team with him it's quite likely he would.

 

The Cardinal organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Albert in the outfield. You guys can have your imaginary fun, but in reality, it would NEVER happen. Pujols would start at first base, and Derrek Lee would be a pinch-hitter extraordinaire.

 

The Ranger organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Alex Rodriguez at third base. You can have your imaginary fun, but in reality it would NEVER happen. Jeter would start at SS, and Alex Rodriguez would be a pinch hitter extraordinaire.

[SouthSideRyan]

Let's face it, DLee would probably be a better OFer than AP.

 

OF is really easy to pick up, but I'd trust the guy that's played it at some point in his professional career over the one who probably hasn't played it since he was about 6.

[Blueheart05]

People, Pujols hasn't played outfield since 2003, and no manager in his right mind would stick him in left field for even ONE game, at this point.

 

If said manager had Derrek Lee on the team with him it's quite likely he would.

 

The Cardinal organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Albert in the outfield. You guys can have your imaginary fun, but in reality, it would NEVER happen. Pujols would start at first base, and Derrek Lee would be a pinch-hitter extraordinaire.

 

The Cardinals organization DID stick AP in the outfield.

 

In your world, DLee doesn't have 2 gold gloves at 1B.

[CardsFanInChiTown]

Let's face it, DLee would probably be a better OFer than AP.

 

OF is really easy to pick up, but I'd trust the guy that's played it at some point in his professional career over the one who probably hasn't played it since he was about 6.

 

True, but in this imaginary situation I figured DLee would have time to pick up the position during spring training. I believe he would better because of his superior speed and athleticism.

Edited March 29, 2006 by CardsFanInChiTown

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I'll figure out where to put who when they're actually competing for a job.

[ltb]

People, Pujols hasn't played outfield since 2003, and no manager in his right mind would stick him in left field for even ONE game, at this point.

 

If said manager had Derrek Lee on the team with him it's quite likely he would.

 

The Cardinal organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Albert in the outfield. You guys can have your imaginary fun, but in reality, it would NEVER happen. Pujols would start at first base, and Derrek Lee would be a pinch-hitter extraordinaire.

 

The Ranger organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Alex Rodriguez at third base. You can have your imaginary fun, but in reality it would NEVER happen. Jeter would start at SS, and Alex Rodriguez would be a pinch hitter extraordinaire.

 

5/5

[wolf stansson]

I'm glad everyone is so into this completely ludicrous hypothetical scenario.

[K-Town]

People, Pujols hasn't played outfield since 2003, and no manager in his right mind would stick him in left field for even ONE game, at this point.

 

If said manager had Derrek Lee on the team with him it's quite likely he would.

 

The Cardinal organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Albert in the outfield. You guys can have your imaginary fun, but in reality, it would NEVER happen. Pujols would start at first base, and Derrek Lee would be a pinch-hitter extraordinaire.

 

The Cardinals organization DID stick AP in the outfield.

 

In your world, DLee doesn't have 2 gold gloves at 1B.

 

And there's a reason why he's not there today.

[K-Town]

People, Pujols hasn't played outfield since 2003, and no manager in his right mind would stick him in left field for even ONE game, at this point.

 

If said manager had Derrek Lee on the team with him it's quite likely he would.

 

The Cardinal organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Albert in the outfield. You guys can have your imaginary fun, but in reality, it would NEVER happen. Pujols would start at first base, and Derrek Lee would be a pinch-hitter extraordinaire.

 

The Ranger organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Alex Rodriguez at third base. You can have your imaginary fun, but in reality it would NEVER happen. Jeter would start at SS, and Alex Rodriguez would be a pinch hitter extraordinaire.

 

Moving an athletic shortstop to third base is alot different than moving a big strong body to the outfield, where there's a higher risk of injury.

 

 

If you want Pujols and Derrek Lee both on the team, then take Aramis off, and put Pujols at third base.

[Blueheart05]

People, Pujols hasn't played outfield since 2003, and no manager in his right mind would stick him in left field for even ONE game, at this point.

 

If said manager had Derrek Lee on the team with him it's quite likely he would.

 

The Cardinal organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Albert in the outfield. You guys can have your imaginary fun, but in reality, it would NEVER happen. Pujols would start at first base, and Derrek Lee would be a pinch-hitter extraordinaire.

 

The Ranger organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Alex Rodriguez at third base. You can have your imaginary fun, but in reality it would NEVER happen. Jeter would start at SS, and Alex Rodriguez would be a pinch hitter extraordinaire.

 

Moving an athletic shortstop to third base is alot different than moving a big strong body to the outfield, where there's a higher risk of injury.

 

 

If you want Pujols and Derrek Lee both on the team, then take Aramis off, and put Pujols at third base.

 

Aramis isn't leaving the all NL Central team either. I'd still put AP in LF and DLee at 1B.

Edited March 30, 2006 by Blueheart05

[K-Town]

People, Pujols hasn't played outfield since 2003, and no manager in his right mind would stick him in left field for even ONE game, at this point.

 

If said manager had Derrek Lee on the team with him it's quite likely he would.

 

The Cardinal organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Albert in the outfield. You guys can have your imaginary fun, but in reality, it would NEVER happen. Pujols would start at first base, and Derrek Lee would be a pinch-hitter extraordinaire.

 

The Ranger organization would go ballistic if ANYBODY stuck Alex Rodriguez at third base. You can have your imaginary fun, but in reality it would NEVER happen. Jeter would start at SS, and Alex Rodriguez would be a pinch hitter extraordinaire.

 

Moving an athletic shortstop to third base is alot different than moving a big strong body to the outfield, where there's a higher risk of injury.

 

 

If you want Pujols and Derrek Lee both on the team, then take Aramis off, and put Pujols at third base.

 

Aramis is leaving the all NL team either. I'd still put AP in LF and DLee at 1B.

 

Because you're a Cub fan, and there's no accountability for you. Nobody else would even dream of it, at this point in Pujols' career.