Brownie19
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fify McCann is a backup who simply had a good year.
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Wouldn't teams just switch up their signs or use more elaborate signs to prevent this? Do we think teams still steal the complicated multi-faceted signs that catchers use with runners on base?
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It's incredible time to be a fan. It's must watch TV at this point.
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Man - I completely understand all of this. I wasn't trying to question this at all. I was just trying to narrow down exactly what the rule book says regarding this matter (as I don't like unwritten rules). I wonder how many teams study and learn signs from the 3rd base coach. It would be quite a nice advantage to know exactly when the team has called for a steal, bunt, hit and run, squeeze, etc.
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C'mon man. I asked if stealing signs (in any form) was specifically in the rule book as being illegal. I was wondering if it's an official rule - or an unwritten rule. Hipfan said "using cameras to steal signs is explicitly illegal. If a player/coach on the field steals a sign, that's ok, but teams are not allowed to use technology to do so." If that's true, I find it interesting (that the rules say stealing signs is legal, but only without the use of technology). Then I simply posed a thought about how teams obviously use technology before or after a live game that helps players and coaches steal signs during games. So the rule is whittled down even more - the use of technology is only restricted to during live games. Why you mad bruh?
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That's in the rule book? It says you can steal signs with your eyes, but can't use technology to do so? What if you use technology (ie, game film) to learn team signs and then use them with your eyes in the next game.
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Is stealing signs even against the rules of baseball? Or is this another unwritten rule thing? Won't this fall into the same thing as steroids? (in that their use wasn't actually against the rules at one point) Any history of football teams stealing signals/signs using cameras? I mean isn't that why coaches cover their mouth when sending the play in?
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The Astros had to know some ex-player would eventually rat them out right? I wonder what will happen if other ex-players rat out other teams now - before any investigation is complete or punishments handed down. I think I've seen others claim the Brewers and another couple (Red Sox?) also use cameras to steal signs.
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What suspension did Milbury get when he went into the stands and beat a man with his own shoe? Do we have other examples in sports where players used weapons to fight? I always find it comical when there are 'rules' to how you're allowed to fight (when fighting isn't within the rule books). Does Pouncey just get 1 game if he only throws punches? Was it the kicks that got him the extra 2 games?
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Because this team wasn't in a position for sustained success. We certainly seem to be following the Astros blueprint. We're just now at the time when we start to spend to add to the core (+ there's another wave of prospects on their way). This isn't that hard to follow. -
Teams must have metrics that tell them high leverage RP's are worth a lot more than we see.
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Wow.
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Is this in reference to the colour of my skin?
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks in good shape
Brownie19 replied to KennerKid's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/why-vlad-jr-fell-short/ Without the belly, perhaps his launch angle will improve. -
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-pitch-behind-jake-odorizzis-career-year/
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Gibson, Pineda and Roark would be my preference (as guys that might fall into the Teheran category.....Ryu is in another price bracket)
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But Wheeler's posted the 9th most combined WAR the past 2 seasons...what's wrong with his results? I'm with Ray on this one. 5 years $75M to $90M - sign me up.
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I think I might actually feel worse.
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Not quite sure what that has to do with draft pick compensation. This very well could be Odorizzi betting on himself. I don't think anyone expects him to get a AAV over $17.8M and he may feel the market is saturated with options this year. Instead of taking 3 years $45M, he may want to take $17.8M - prove his success last year is sustainable and enter the market in 2020 as one of the top arms available.
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Teheran just seems like another depth guy. 2.3 WAR in 350 innings the past 2 seasons is super mediocre. High BB% guys also drive me nuts. Keuchel? Meh.
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It's pretty incredible that OG is just a fraction below Kawhi's production this year...He's been incredible.
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And that was in just 160 innings. With a couple more starts, he's probably 16th overall - right behind Wheeler. That said, you have to believe the improvements he made last year are sustainable. If they are, he's not a #3 pitcher like others keep suggesting. If they aren't, then he probably is more of a mid rotation type. Wheeler repeated his 2018 breakout and thus is probably more likely to remain a top 20, top of the rotation pitcher. There's also a thought that with better coaching and pitch use that he has untapped potential.
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These seem...unnecessary.
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Laika - thank you for continuously reminding me how stupid I am - for the betterment of the board.
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I was just curious if people saw a difference between watching the live broadcast v. watching a secret camera that's been set up in CF. Can they watch the broadcast and look for a pitcher tipping his pitches? Or can you only use the naked eye? What about people looking at game tape (pregame) to pick up on a pitcher tipping his pitches? I didn't even take a side on this man - I just posed some questions for discussion. You people need to calm the f*** down. You come here, enjoy this message board and then get all riled up every time someone says something you don't agree with.
