The sabermetrics f***ed the Ackley and Votto careers
Eric Wedge
"It's the new generation. It's all this sabermetrics stuff, for lack of a better term, you know what I mean?"
"People who haven't played since they were 9 years old think they have it figured out. It gets in these kids' heads."
Marty Brennaman
"if this guy comes back and is content to lead the lead in OBP again, then this team is in deep trouble"
Votto
'The RBIs, I'm sorry, it doesn't bother me. It really doesn't'
“I have to be careful with what I say. In terms of being in the middle of it, sometimes I think it’s really, really silly. I’m not going to use the word ‘ignorant,’ but ignorant. I also think there’s some validity to it because it’s coming from a perspective that is being nostalgic. … Ultimately, it’s entertainment. I’m part of the entertainment industry. If there weren’t debates like this then, what the hell are we doing? I think this is great.
“I’m the big money guy. I’m the guy that is supposed to do certain things and has done certain things in the past and it’s expected in the future. I’m not doing it so let’s talk about it, let’s get after it and I think that it’s great. I’m glad I can be a lightning rod, as long as I’m a lightning rod while performing one way or the other. Whether it’s the 2010 version or the 2013 version, you cannot deny that I haven’t performed and been able to provide value for the team and able to help the team get to the playoffs. Both examples, I was part of a playoff team. I’m not saying the main part or anything like that, but I was a part of it. As long as I’m part of it, it’s the most important thing. I think it’s fun. No one is getting hurt. I should expect it.”