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  1. David
    IMO, anyone who doesn't crumble (perform significantly worse than norm) under pressure is clutch. That's my definition. Taking that to be true, most players are clutch. Most players can perform to their normal abilities in higher leverage situations. There are some who will perform better than their norms in these situations, and whether that's a pure anomaly/coincidence or there's a real reason for it is up for debate. That said, I think it's quite a bit of a reach to say that players will step it up another notch in key spots. It's hard enough as it is to hit a baseball, I don't see how the gravity of a certain situation can increase a player's ability to perform. But, anyway, most players are clutch. The only ones who aren't are the un-clutch gutless choking dogs. Then again, there's stuff like adrenaline and stuff that kicks in for people and some people actually do rise to the occasion in important moments (just generally, in life), so who the hell knows. I think it's just easier to look at it my way.
  2. David
    No, I don't think there's really anyone that stands out that you could expect to be better than Gooz.
  3. David
    Is that what he said? I could be wrong, but I got the impression that he was saying that it was during game 5, when they saw the way Wood was pitching, that Chipper said that.
  4. David
    well, that's just stupid. what law dictates you're either worse or better in "clutch" spots? How about just worse or not worse?
  5. David
    The one in bold.
  6. David
    this is, of course, ridiculous and really, really terrible logic. i believe in choking, as it's obvious someone can crumble under pressure. but the idea that someone can magically enhance their ability in certain situations is enough to make me not believe in "clutch." if ramirez had the ability to turn it on in certain spots or enhance his focus in certain situations, he would do it all the time and make millions and millions of more dollars. unless it's like video game power that can only be used for so long...like the wings in super mario 3. You're missing the point entirely. And no, his logic is absolutely sound. If, as you concede, there are certain players that are "anti-clutch" -- that choke in certain situations, the players that do not "choke" in those situations will show an improved level of performance simply by maintaining their focus and ability in those same situations. This isn't complicated. If 25% of players have "anti-clutch" traits that result in poorer performance in high leverage situations, the other 75% will on whole show greater performance in those same situations. You had me till you used that word.
  7. David
    Couldn't we just say that the guys who are clutch are the ones who *don't* crumble in the high pressure spots and do perform at least to their normal abilities and be done with it?
  8. David
    phils won't face us in the first round... almost no chance.
  9. David
    guys we are so awesome hahahahhahahahhahahahahha
  10. David
    Do do do dooooo Do do do do doooo http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/510999823_23796e531c_o.gif awesome
  11. David
    That's the post victory song. Totally different. =; You obviously don't have much experience as the fan of a winning team. [-(
  12. David
    the alphabet lets be serious here I was being serious. I'd rather sing the alphabet than any Bon Jovi song hahahha enough joking around, jokester guy
  13. David
    Isn't Cuban from Pittsburgh? 2 + 2 = 6 Didn't even put that together... good call, although it probably means nothing
  14. David
    a real wrestler would know that this is an awesome song.
  15. David
    the alphabet lets be serious here
  16. David
    ok yea that is fun when drunk, but doesn't really work as an anthem
  17. David
    seriously, though, why the hell is this forum so damn dead... i could swear it was more active when we sucked
  18. David
    DAMN U ALL NAME ONE SONG THAT IS MORE FUN TO SING WHILE DRUNK maybe pour some sugar on me
  19. David
    1992 92 and 70 Still a long time, though nicely done
  20. David
    viewtopic.php?f=2&t=50758
  21. David
    might I refer you to this poll.....? viewtopic.php?f=8&t=50763
  22. David
    I WANT TO SEE WHO VOTED NO RIGHT NOW
  23. David
    Just imagine after they win a series or a game or something and being hammered at a bar screaming out the lyrics. Yes, I do believe it sounds good.
  24. David
    ...stretch run and playoffs?
  25. David
    If you limit it to NL teams only you get a 2.46 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP (yea, I conveniently did that just to drop the start against the Sox)
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