Sammy Sofa

That was a truly beautiful post.

Heck yes.

It sounds like you're ultimately spinning an anti-sabermetric approach in the context of this nigh-mythical group of "casual fans" who are even aware of the types of stats you're describing, much less who are "throwing them around." Where are you encountering these people? And why are you talking about them like they're somehow less informed or more mistaken or whatever than the vast, vast majority who don't even fully understand basic things like BA, RBI, OBP, SB/CS, pitching W/L or ERA? It would be a joyous miracle if there was a bunch of fans out there casually using things like WARP or VORP or UZR because it would likely mean they at least fully "got" the easy stuff. "Nigh-mythical group" huh? Well you're in it pal. From a recent discussion of the 100 best players in baseball: Fielder's a lot lower than I would have assumed. VORP is position-adjusted, so the number is relative to others at the position. So, a player that plays SS that had Fielder's stats would have a significantly higher VORP than Fielder does at 1B. So, whlie his numbers overall are pretty good in comparison to the rest of the league, he's just the 9th most effective 1B. OK, that makes more sense than what I was remembering VORP as. Thanks. You go ballistic on anyone that has anything bad to say about sabermetrics, and spout off with your smarter-than-thou smugness, but yet display a fundamental misunderstanding of one of the most basic and widely-used sabermetrics... not realizing VORP is position-adjusted. Priceless. And exactly what I'm talking about. Actually, scratch the longer response I had; this post is stupidly hilarious enough just be to quoted again in all of its glory.

Come back and claim your karma.

Where have you gone, FJM.com-DiMaggio?

GET THIS PACKERS [expletive] OUT OF MY BULLS THREAD.

Let's frame this.

Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis When I was dead broke, man, I couldn't picture this

I do know you're anti-something that barely even exists. It sounds like you're ultimately spinning an anti-sabermetric approach in the context of this nigh-mythical group of "casual fans" who are even aware of the types of stats you're describing, much less who are "throwing them around." Where are you encountering these people? And why are you talking about them like they're somehow less informed or more mistaken or whatever than the vast, vast majority who don't even fully understand basic things like BA, RBI, OBP, SB/CS, pitching W/L or ERA? It would be a joyous miracle if there was a bunch of fans out there casually using things like WARP or VORP or UZR because it would likely mean they at least fully "got" the easy stuff.

I made a huge release this morning, too. Pretty much the same thing.

For like one season.

That's it? I really want him to do well, but let's be realistic. He's almost certainly going to have at least several ugly starts.

Loved how so much of the crowd was out there with Bulls gear and sings and going nuts as they were taking over.

That was a [expletive] outstanding 4th. Rose is a [expletive] animal.

I know its a rarity, but you and seem to be the only ones who agree on this. A backup catcher is just that. Not a pinch hitter, but a lot of people dont get that. Dont get me wrong, Id like Max Ramirez on the team, but in place of Reed Johnson. Granted it was awful seeing Lou use Hill as a platoon player with Soto, but that wasnt Koyies fault anymore than the fact that Jim Hendry gave Aaron Miles a 5 million dollar deal was Aarons fault. Nah, I'm definitely with you guys on this one. And I think both of you agree with me when I say if Soto misses any time, then Castillo needs to be brought up and given the bulk of the time at that point. I also agree that Ramirez should be on the team instead of Reed(beard be damned) but I think we'll stash him on the DL at least. Agreed on both points.

Most managers would break camp with Hill as the backup catcher. Most general managers would have signed him back as the backup based on the "good with the pitchers/popular with the team" reputation, too. If you want to pretend otherwise, feel free. Most front offices and managers and coaches aren't going to break a sweat over the backup catcher.

They'll fill those holes. With what? Aren't they up against the cap? That leaves the draft and trades besides James, Wade and Bosh what do they have to trade? They have the mid-level and bi-annual exceptions they can use to sign more players even if they're up against the cap. They can't sign any stars, but they don't need stars. Thanks I was unware of the cap exceptions nevertheless, I'll take the Bulls. Brave man. The Bulls are damn good, and should be for a while, but that Heat team is going to be beast so long as Wade stays healthy.

His nickname is Short Hops.

Come on, mods. I'll make it worth your while.

Because Reed Johnson made a couple of amazing catches.

Oh good. Can this be the new Short Hops thread? Because that book is a lock to be one of the dumbest things ever published. A LOCK. Let's let have Ken Tremedous have the final words/Tweets: * Bolded for incredible awesomeness.

Just spare yourself this time. Just once.

So what?

No, because I like baseball and basketball more and want to live vicariously through their glories.

Thank you, gentlemen.