Has there every been a study on how a baserunner running on a 3-2 pitch affects the stats of the hitter?
I remember when we had Frank Thomas he thought it was too distracting so the runner wouldn't go.
This is probably the least favorable pitching matchup we'll have this series. Win this one and we are setting up well for a 3 win series.
Hutch v. Verlander
Happ v. Pelfrey
Sanchez v. Boyd
Dickey v. Anibal Sanchez
I'd probably take Kluber too. Advanced stats are probably better and he's a CY Young winner and a bon a fide star. That deserves deference IMO as I'd rather the All-Star game be played by actual stars and not half year wonders (not saying that Sanchez will be a half year wonder but if you take less proven players you run that risk).
The real surprise is that Ned Yost of all people took a guy who is 8-8 over a guy who is 9-1.
Well that would make more sense. Morneau is a Canadian. Story is a Texan.
Story is getting Canadian votes because somehow Rockies and Jays fans decided on an alliance.
Agreed. Offer the All-Star OF a qualifying offer and when he walks take the pick.
Plus, it's good to see the fans being interested in voting and him making it. The more interest and buzz surrounding the team the better.
Could this mean that the Jays payroll is going up? Drawing huge crowds and huge TV ratings.
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/eh-game/the-great-canadian-ratings-report--blue-jays-on-a-roll-both-on-field-and-at-box-office-164326382.html
With Smoak's struggles I wonder if we are going to see a Colabello return once he's finished his suspension in two weeks. I'd just prefer to play Cabrera more and DH Bautista I think but it wouldn't surprise me to see Cola back and playing on the big league team.
Yeah it's very tight. I think we've got the best team but I also expect the Orioles and Red Sox to make bigger improvements than us. Going to be a close one.