Spring Training Thread

[imb]

So to reiterate, if Jackson(3.5 WAR, 200 IP per year last 3 years) is not an improvement on Garza(2.4 WAR, 133 IP per year last 3 years)

 

Yes. Two pitchers that are 1 win apart, and only because of the IP difference? I consider that a wash.

 

and Villanueva doesn't meet his projection of being league average, and Schierholtz doesn't meet his projection of being league average, and Hairston doesn't meet his projection of being league average,

 

The only guy out of those three that ZIPS projects a league-average performance from is Schierholtz, and that's because he's getting platoon-protected.

 

and we don't extend or get any MLB value in trade from Feldman

 

That seems like the most likely scenario.

 

and we don't extend or get any MLB value in trade from Baker, and we don't extend or get any MLB value in trade from DeJesus, and we don't extend or get any MLB value in trade from Marmol

 

All seems pretty likely to me.

 

, and a prospect like Jackson, Vitters, or Lake don't take hold of an MLB spot,

 

Seems pretty likely. Jackson's the only one I'd give better than a 20% chance of becoming a big-leaguer this season.

 

and neither of Castro or Rizzo break out, we might be worse off in October 2013 than October 2012. Cool.

 

You're doing a very good job of listing things that might go right (but probably won't for most of them). You've ignored that things can also go wrong, beyond just their ability to not go right.

 

What if Samardzija isn't as good as his FIP last year?

What if Rizzo takes a step back?

What if Soriano's legs finally give out?

What if Castillo can't really hit in the majors full-time?

What if Fujikawa is no good in the states?

What if Travis Wood can no longer straddle the fine line between being useful and being AAA fodder?

 

what if your dick falls off and you're left with this weird ken doll thing

[imb]

what if house is the only show left on tv

[imb]

what if spoons didn't exist and we had to eat cereal with forks

[Hairyducked Idiot]

You use "claim" as if you're really not [expletive] annoying.

 

That kind of sucks, because I think you're pretty cool.

[seanimal]

aww look guys it has feelings

[Tracer Bullet]

what if spoons didn't exist and we had to eat cereal with forks

 

My wife cannot get over that I prefer to eat corn with a fork rather than a spoon. It's more sporting that way.

[MWV]

This made me laugh way too hard. It is clearly time to go to bed.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I found out this week that corn's vegetable status is debatable. Really rocked my world.

[Guest]

I found out this week that corn's vegetable status is debatable. Really rocked my world.

Not debatable at all. It's a grain.

[Sammy Sofa]

I found out this week that corn's vegetable status is debatable. Really rocked my world.

Not debatable at all. It's a grain.

 

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I found out this week that corn's vegetable status is debatable. Really rocked my world.

Not debatable at all. It's a grain.

 

I agree (now that I know), but I wanted to avoid any sort of sidetracking debate, because some people still seem to disagree.

[MWV]

And so the Spring Training Thread devolved into a discussion of the botanical vs. culinary definitions of the word "vegetable"...

[Guest]

And so the Spring Training Thread devolved into a discussion of the botanical vs. culinary definitions of the word "vegetable"...

And, so we come to the tomato...

[Hairyducked Idiot]

And so the Spring Training Thread devolved into a discussion of the botanical vs. culinary definitions of the word "vegetable"...

 

This is pretty much the worst ST ever. Six weeks is way too long.

[mul21]

And so the Spring Training Thread devolved into a discussion of the botanical vs. culinary definitions of the word "vegetable"...

And, so we come to the tomato...

 

It's a fruit. Period. No discussion needed. A berry, specifically, in case you were curious.

[Old Style]

CORN IS NOT A VEGETABLE?!

[Soul]

And so the Spring Training Thread devolved into a discussion of the botanical vs. culinary definitions of the word "vegetable"...

And, so we come to the tomato...

 

It's a fruit. Period. No discussion needed. A berry, specifically, in case you were curious.

 

I know but I can't accept it.

[Careless]

And so the Spring Training Thread devolved into a discussion of the botanical vs. culinary definitions of the word "vegetable"...

And, so we come to the tomato...

 

It's a fruit. Period. No discussion needed. A berry, specifically, in case you were curious.

 

I know but I can't accept it.

You're not the only one http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nix_v._Hedden

 

I don't understand why people have a hard time with "if it has seeds, it's not a vegetable"

 

So why aren't they broadcasting any games for the next 10 days or so? And why are they showing games every day of the first weekend of March Madness? That is annoying.

[Thed Hoyerstein]

And so the Spring Training Thread devolved into a discussion of the botanical vs. culinary definitions of the word "vegetable"...

And, so we come to the tomato...

 

It's a fruit. Period. No discussion needed. A berry, specifically, in case you were curious.

 

I know but I can't accept it.

You're not the only one http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nix_v._Hedden

 

I don't understand why people have a hard time with "if it has seeds, it's not a vegetable"

 

So why aren't they broadcasting any games for the next 10 days or so? And why are they showing games every day of the first weekend of March Madness? That is annoying.

 

 

Wait, peppers aren't considered vegetables? If not, what the heck are they considered then?

[MSG T]

And so the Spring Training Thread devolved into a discussion of the botanical vs. culinary definitions of the word "vegetable"...

And, so we come to the tomato...

 

It's a fruit. Period. No discussion needed. A berry, specifically, in case you were curious.

 

I know but I can't accept it.

You're not the only one http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nix_v._Hedden

 

I don't understand why people have a hard time with "if it has seeds, it's not a vegetable"

 

So why aren't they broadcasting any games for the next 10 days or so? And why are they showing games every day of the first weekend of March Madness? That is annoying.

 

 

Wait, peppers aren't considered vegetables? If not, what the heck are they considered then?

 

Botanically they are a fruit.

[mul21]

They're also in the berry family.

[javy knows my name]

WHAT THE [expletive] IS GOING ON

[dew1679666265]

WHAT THE [expletive] IS GOING ON

 

People's worlds are being shattered. Including mine - I'll never accept tomatoes and peppers as fruits (or berries). It's just not right.

[Guest]

WHAT THE [expletive] IS GOING ON

 

People's worlds are being shattered. Including mine - I'll never accept tomatoes and peppers as fruits (or berries). It's just not right.

The one that really freaks me out is cucumbers.

 

Should. Not. Be. A. Fruit.

[Splendid Splinter]

Eggplant, Avocado, and Beet are "fruits". I think peas are as well. Very weird.