You'd think ECJF of all people would have recognized you by now if he didn't know. You guys go way back on the old board, and your post style is pretty characteristic.
You don't choose your runners on base though. That's why it should be treated as if homeruns were equal, at least if the batter isn't getting lucky with flyballs.
I just started keeping track, is Kratz DH'ing again?
Loup is nails either way, but FFS can we once put out the superior framer out there? You don't really need to check the framing numbers to see Navarro just isn't a good one.
This is kind of an idiotic thing to say. Let's say that you're right and all of them have been underperforming, wouldn't that just make it that much scarier when they start playing to career norms?
And btw everyone knows Molina can't hit, he's not in Tampa because of his tremendous hitting skills.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think fWAR incorporates framing at all. His framing is ridiculously valuable, which is why a smart organization like Tampa has kept him around for so long. You really think Friedman and Co. wouldn't have gotten rid of him if they thought he was simply replacement-level?
Again, it's not the best lineup ever. And who gives a s*** if Molina can't hit. His framing alone makes him very valuable.
If you really want to see a sorry lineup, look at the Twins last season.
4 studs and the best framer in the game. It's not their best lineup ever, but not "ouch" worthy. Remember, we're the team that threw out Ryan Goins, Jonathan Diaz, and Moises Sierra in the same lineup.
Seriously what does Roy Hibbert have against the Heat? First game Indiana wins 107-96, Hibbert drops 19/9.
Could be that Bosh gets bullied by him, but still impressive that the big fella somehow turns up against the best team.