smegma Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Frank Thomas. I'll give that bastard DH his due. Hahaha, I'll grab a bucket for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Well, there's a reason there's only 1 DH in the hall; there's definitely a mindset against them. I'd put Sosa in though, along with all the best DHs. Eventually, I want to see David Ortiz in there (and I think he eventually will be. The overall numbers outside the postseason are pretty borderline, but that postseason stuff is incredible. Also, the press loves him; and there's the whole 'face of the game' think he was sharing with Jeter for a while).Well, I'm against DHs in the Hall due to their only playing half the game...But that wad kinda my point, if PEDs are not looked at asa factor, and you feel that being a DH shouldn't be an impediment to getting into the hall, then shouldn't he have a few more percentage points than 6.6? Are the writers that against the DH?Ah well... It isn't that important if Sosa gets in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronn Stone Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Well, I'm against DHs in the Hall due to their only playing half the game... Ergo ban American League pitchers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Ergo ban American League pitchers??Pitchers remain different. The DH remains an awful rule and should be abolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimTuesday Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Well, I'm against DHs in the Hall due to their only playing half the game...But that wad kinda my point, if PEDs are not looked at asa factor, and you feel that being a DH shouldn't be an impediment to getting into the hall, then shouldn't he have a few more percentage points than 6.6?Are the writers that against the DH?Ah well... It isn't that important if Sosa gets in. Sosa may have more dingers, but Edgar amassed about 10 WAR more than Sammy, and that is even with the massive hit that DH's take as positional adjustments. If you would vote Sammy, you should vote Edgar. Pitchers remain different. The DH remains an awful rule and should be abolished. Why would you hold the fact that their team used them in a position that maximized their talents, within the rules of the game,against a player? That would just be silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'm saying the rule should go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimTuesday Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'm saying the rule should go away. But for now, it exists, and we should acknowledge the best to fill that spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smegma Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Not to really get into the DH argument, but it's more likely that both leagues adopt it rather than a banishment - the MLBPA is too high on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Not to really get into the DH argument, but it's more likely that both leagues adopt it rather than a banishment - the MLBPA is too high on it. They're wrong. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronn Stone Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 DHs earn high salaries. The MLBPA is in favor of high salaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 There's also not that many full-time DHs, so most teams can use it as a way to give a player a partial rest for a day or two while still getting their bat. The MLBPA is in favor of players getting rest days as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion Lannister Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Not to really get into the DH argument, but it's more likely that both leagues adopt it rather than a banishment - the MLBPA is too high on it. Which I would hate. You're correct, but I would hate it. Having a DH in the NL would just feel wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLU-RAY Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 ITT: Old Man Shakes Fist at Cloud :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Get your very own Derek Jeter post-coital sex basket. Only $1,950. http://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/derek-jeter-sex-gift-basket-craigslist/252274 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Bean Corbray Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Get your very own Derek Jeter post-coital sex basket. Only $1,950. http://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/derek-jeter-sex-gift-basket-craigslist/252274 Can't believe they passed on making it an even 2 thousand dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Turns out the folks who ran the Yankees back in the 1940's were dicks too... http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/document-45-dismissing-black-baseball-players-sale-article-1.2076973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrum Aeternum Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Very happy about this Evan Gattis trade. The Braves got three prospects (two of whom have very nice upside) for a one-dimensional hitter who doesn't play defense. I don't understand the Astros motivation here at all, but I'm not complaning. Also, Good-Rebel-for-life Lance Lynn got paid. Good for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairparavel Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Evan Gattis, when he was healthy, really helped me in my fantasy league last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrum Aeternum Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Evan Gattis, when he was healthy, really helped me in my fantasy league last season. Gattis can be a good situational power hitter. He destroys lefties and should hit a lot of dingers over that 300-ft left field porch in Houston. But he also tends to be very streaky at the plate and is a massive liability on defense. I'm a little surprised an AL team didn't go after him as a DH. ETA: I'm not surprised that I'm an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Gattis can be a good situational power hitter. He destroys lefties and should hit a lot of dingers over that 300-ft left field porch in Houston. But he also tends to be very streaky at the plate and is a massive liability on defense. I'm a little surprised an AL team didn't go after him as a DH. Stros are AL now, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.