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  1. CaliforniaRaisin
    That's not really the case. Run production and run prevention are equally important. The thing is, at the major league level, the vast majority of run prevention occurs on the mound, as the difference between the best and worst major league fielders at a given position is relatively small, especially when compared to the difference between the best and worst hitters at the same position. So, when choosing a player, defense should be given some consideration, but much more consideration should be given to his offensive skill set, as that's where he's much more likely to be beneficial, with very rare exception. Yup, that makes solid sense. People shouldnt say that defense doesn't matter though. I believe middle infield/outfield range can make a large impact on hits/runs that a pitcher may or may not give up. More than most people think. Its not something that you can debate with stats though. But no one has said defense doesn't matter! Oh, sorry lol I guess I was seeing things. Nah, you're not. Baseball7897 said earlier in this thread that some of the folks here say defense doesn't matter...but no one has said that.
  2. CaliforniaRaisin
    That's not really the case. Run production and run prevention are equally important. The thing is, at the major league level, the vast majority of run prevention occurs on the mound, as the difference between the best and worst major league fielders at a given position is relatively small, especially when compared to the difference between the best and worst hitters at the same position. So, when choosing a player, defense should be given some consideration, but much more consideration should be given to his offensive skill set, as that's where he's much more likely to be beneficial, with very rare exception. Yup, that makes solid sense. People shouldnt say that defense doesn't matter though. I believe middle infield/outfield range can make a large impact on hits/runs that a pitcher may or may not give up. More than most people think. Its not something that you can debate with stats though. But no one has said defense doesn't matter!
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    Actually, one recent year it was rated THE best, not just one of the best. 2002.
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    There's something about those LA area GMs.
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    Before the season starts this year we're turning the injuries off. what about suspensions for punching opposing catchers? We're going to hit reset during that game. Looks like we've got all of the bases covered then. Just make sure to play at the rookie difficulty level.
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    GMJ is the obvious choice, but Zito might be a good choice if he goes to a park that isn't that good for a flyball pitcher.
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    Geovany Soto (Arecibo): 9/31, .290/.353/.452/.805, 3 BB, 7 K, 5 2B Miguel Negrón (Caguas): 15/31, .484/.515/.742/1.257, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 2B, 2 HR, 2/3 SB Federico Báez (Manati): 5.1 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 K/1 BB, 1 HR, 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 1 save
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    Sorry Seth, Hank White dropped below the magical .600 OPS level yesterday. Caribes win 5-2, box: CF C. Walker 0/0 - came in as a defensive replacement in the top of the 8th Leones beat the Tigres 3-2, box: SS R. Cedeño 1/4, K (18) C H. Blanco 1/3, K (14) Overall: Chris Walker (Caribes): 26/118, .220/.316/.288/.604, 3 HBP, 14 BB, 25 K, 1 HR, 18/21 SB Ronny Cedeño (Tigres): 16/69, .232/.284/.275/.559, 1 HBP, 4 BB, 18 K, 1 HR, 0/2 SB, 1 E Henry Blanco (Leones): 22/100, .220/.278/.320/.598, 1 HBP, 7 BB, 14 K, 2 HR, 1/1 SB
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    The Tigres-Estrellas game was suspended today due to rain.
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    Culiacan wins 6-5 in 11 innings, box: 3B C. McGehee 1/4, RBI (24), K (12) Gusave won 13-10, box: 3B I. Salas 3/3, R, 2B (1), 2 RBI (5), BB (3) - yay, Issmael now has an IsoP over 0 Overall: Casey McGehee (Culiacan): 45/131, .344/.415/.466/.881, 3 HR, 7 2B, 16 BB, 12 K, 1/2 SB, 8 E Issmael Salas (Gusave): 11/41, .268/.318/.293/.611, 1 2B, 3 BB, 6 K, 0/1 SB
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    Meh, MiLB.com was wrong...Koerber didn't start or play. North Shore did win the HWL championship 5-1.
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    Yay UCLA. :) Georgia Tech's definitely gonna be good come March.
  13. CaliforniaRaisin
    That looked like a painful injury for Smith. :(
  14. CaliforniaRaisin
    Eh - good luck! What do you think about tonight's game? I'm pretty worried about your freshman PG vs. Collison.
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    The Cubs get a sandwich pick between the first and second round.
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    A Notre Dame win, followed by lack of voter impression on the quality of ND. USC win against ND followed by a UCLA win the week after. :D
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    Scott Koerber will indeed start in tonight's championship game, per MiLB.com. In terms of regular season stats, Scott Koerber finished tied for fifth in the HWL in strikeouts with 41, tied for second in HRs allowed with 4, fifth in IP with 35.0 and tied for the league lead in wins with 4.
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    Don't see the Angels trading him, they'll play him at 3B (unless Dallas McPherson starts playing well).
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    Perfect timing by the NFL...Ricky Manning Jr suspended for the Pats game.
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    Ooo, nice find. I looked through the other teams' stats and didn't find any other Cubs.
  22. CaliforniaRaisin
    Hopefully KU beats them. :twisted:
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    I second that I'm sure that he was talking about the Giants game. Too bad Soul wasn't.
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    Caribes lose 14-7, box: CF C. Walker 0/5, K (25) 2B C. Rojas 1/3 Leones win 8-7, box: C H. Blanco 1/2 RBI, BB (7) Tigres lose 2-0, box: SS R. Cedeño 1/3, BB (4), K (17) Chris Walker (Caribes): 26/118, .220/.316/.288/.604, 3 HBP, 14 BB, 25 K, 1 HR, 18/21 SB Carlos Rojas (Caribes): 1/6, .167/.167/.167/.334, 0 BB, 1 K Henry Blanco (Leones): 21/97, .216/.276/.330/.606, 1 HBP, 7 BB, 13 K, 2 HR, 1/1 SB Ronny Cedeño (Tigres): 15/65, .231/.286/.277/.563, 1 HBP, 4 BB, 17 K, 1 HR, 0/2 SB, 1 E
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    Licey loses 9-1 CF F. Pie 0/2, BB (3) Overall (including an update on Jose Reyes): Felix Pie (Licey): 21/88, .239/.272/.284/.556, 1 HBP, 3 BB, 16 K, 4 2B, 5/5 SB Jose Reyes (Orientales): 10/42, .238/.238/.357/.595, 2 2B, 1 HR, 0 BB, 4 K
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