pretty basic info; probably more analysis tomorrow. Bold prediction: Christina Kahrl will hate the deal for both teams. why do you say that? she liked the sabathia deal on both sides. I'm not a BP Subscriber, but everything I've ever read of Kahrl's transaction analysis has been derision towards both sides of each deal covered.
What's the rule on runners interfering with batted balls? Could the runner have intentionally knocked that DP ball down to save the inning and get a run, or do the runners return to their bases if it's intentional?
Yeah, I think this is a good deal for both teams. I'm sad to see Gallagher go, but there's a numbers game at play with Zambrano, Lilly, Dempster, Marquis, Marshall, and Hill. Swapping him for a shot that someone like Harden is healthy is a good gamble.
I'm surprised at how much love The Incredibles is getting. I haven't seen Cars or Ratatouille, but it's the only one I can definitely say would NOT be at the top of my list. I really don't know where to start though, they're all pretty great. I agree about A Bug's Life being underrated too, I watched it a couple months back and was amazed at the voice talent that was in that movie.
You wouldn't be able to keep both Edmonds and Johnson. You'd have to either trade or release one of them. Why? Soriano, Fukudome, and Bradley would all need some time off,and Johnson could play the corners while Edmonds backs up in center. You only have 5 bench spots. 1 of those go to the backup catcher. 2 more go to middle infielders. So that only leaves 2 spots left for any corner infielders/outfielders. Ward takes one of those spots, so the other spot can only go to 1 of Edmonds/Johnson. With Edmonds being a bench player, you could dump Fontenot instead of Johnson if that's what you wanted.
interesting. i wonder why this isnt done more often? they usually have a side session between starts anyway. Those sessions are typically before the game.
This is the problem, you seem to interpret any type of happiness at the success of a prospect as some sort of wholesale endorsement of that player as a future superstar and proof that our scouting department is the best of the best, or you take one person jumping to that conclusion and apply it to everyone here.
Jericho Jones is 12 for his last 20 with 2 walks, 2 doubles, 2 triples, and a home run, a mere 1.686 OPS. Really like what Cerda's done thus far as well. Hopefully he starts seeing more game action at catcher.
Colvin hit .306 at Daytona and .291 at Tennessee last year, and his AVG this year is 30 points lower than he's hit at any professional level. Yeah, don't count me as somebody who cares much about batting average. We're talking about BABIP, it's the whole point.
Do you think his injury history, lessens his value to Beane? I don't see why it wouldn't. This year is the first year he's had value to the organization(as a player or as an asset) since 2004.