I mean yeah - I love aggressive base running and putting pressure on the defense, but that first play is stupid. A decent throw and he's out by a mile. With 1 out, you stay at third in that situation.
I refuse to believe we still live in a world where W-L record is going to be a major factor in deciding the Cy Young Award winner. King Felix broke that mold back when he was good and he hasn't been good for a long time now.
meh - that's just GM talk (as is the couldn't pass thru waivers v. was claimed talk). You can't expect him to say "nah - I highly doubt that jackass is interested in re-signing here" or "we have no interest in bringing JD back at any cost"
That's a really cool clip. I don't understand why the Goose Gossage's of the world can't accept this type of thinking. They use the analytics to understand the opponent (and themselves) better, while still acknowledging that at the end of the day it's still a baseball game and you can't be a robot. It seems like a really simple concept (yes I know the answer is people hate change).
Meh. I'm just not one for people who need to show off like that. I dont think that's a sign of confidence. That's all I was trying to say.
To each their own I guess.
That type of behavior isn't what I'd describe was confidence. Grown men who need attention like that are typically insecure and screaming for help. That - or they are just natural born douche bags....its a thin line sometimes.