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    Hot stove heater

    Let's try to play nice. (I'm not sure I can though ;) ). To review this thread: An original link to the ESPN/Baseball Prospectus preview of the 2003 D'backs. Issues raised included: Past contract commitments hurting the club now "Age, age, age" with a prediction that all the good players...
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    Hot stove heater

    We can learn from the past because there's little reason to believe that aging patterns have changed. At least that was the hypothesis of this "mini-experiment" which is implicit in your question (i.e. that things have changed and are thus irrelevant). It's important because no team wants to...
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    Hot stove heater

    I bet those Negro League players were pretty young in their major league debuts. Okay, let's do an experiment. The Bill James New Historical Abstract ratings at each position top 5. Let's see how old they were for their first full season (if you want to suggest another player, feel free)...
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    Could the All-Star game mean something?

    I liked the move then & I like it more now. The ASG certainly had more drama in it because it was a game who's object was to win as opposed to get EVERYONE in the game. The big honor was to be named (see Barry Zito v. Roger Clemens). It still was an exhibition game: only one pickoff throw...
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    A-Rod to Boston?

    Personally I think if Red Sox management said they weren't happy with Nomar Garciaparra's playoff production, that was just a PR ploy to set up trading a New England idol. Alex Rodriguez is a super-duper star and could become the greatest shortstop ever if he takes a day off once a month...
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    Scott Hairston

    It seems like the Phillies could use an upgrade at 3rd David Bell: .195, 4 HR, 37 RBI :cool:
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    Scott Hairston

    How about this? I don't think Scott Hairston's future is at 2nd base. Either he'll get nicked up b/c of the DP pivot, his heart isn't in it, whatever. It's a tough defensive position and it probably will affect his offensive. It's silly to make him wait until he reaches "Babyback" age...
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    Yankees on a mission.

    The Yankees have great strengths: starting pitching, some up-the-middle hitters & the greatest postseason pitcher ever. However, those up the middle players are killing the defensive side of the ledger as surely as "out makers" hurt an offense. Aaron Boone has been struggling and the RF...
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    Marlins vs. Yankees World Series

    Well that's right, Dusty Baker's summer managing affected the Cubs' young aces stamina in Games 6 & 7 and it took away World Series Game 7. However, the Marlins were able to rally from a 3 games to 1 deficit despite lacking a similar HFA and being 5 outs away from elimination in game 6. Game...
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    Do you think Diamondbacks will ever win World Series again?

    I think Arizona will see a World Series Championship within 20 years. I'm not sure however that it will be under the Jerry & Joe regime. There are tremendous tax incentives to sell franchises after 5 years. Jerry's not really the owner, but the managing limited partner of many. Phoenix is...
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    You won't believe this one.

    Actually I don't believe it. Do you have a link? I hope this guy isn't related to BK ;-)
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    Why did Tony stop running?

    SunCityCarl: Tony Womack, bless him, will always have two of the biggest hits in D'backs history. But that's no reason for the Red Sox to use Carlton Fisk, the Yankees to use Bucky Dent (or Reggie Jackson), or the Giants to use Bobby Thomson. BC867: I'll freely admit that Matt Williams was...
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    Arizona Sports Report saying Grace will retire after Sunday

    Most should know I don't care for many aspects of Mark Grace blocking other 1B on the club in 2002 & 2003. However, he MIGHT be a good hitting coach. Pluses: 1. He was a good on-base pct hitter, with a decent walk rate. 2. He's described the importance of having a plan when going to...
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    Why did Tony stop running?

    Re: Re: Re: Why did Tony stop running? Let me see... A leadoff hitter stealing bases being a key contribution? NO WAY! I agree with Bob Brenly completely in shutting down this aspect of Tony Womack's "talent" especially when he brought so many other negatives. Cleanup hitters belting...
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    Could Curt and Gonzo be gone after this year?

    From the story: I don't get this. If the club were winning, financing a high payroll & the BOB were filled to capacity, the team would justify higher ticket prices. Instead we're seeing all the opposite trends. Why not lower ticket prices to build loyalty to a younger team going through...
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