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Post by Dogecoin on Oct 19, 2021 14:58:06 GMT -5
I just tend to think that a baseball player performs mostly on an island, unlike most football positions where they rely on understanding what their teammates are doing as well as multiple opposing players all at once. I'd think it's easier to evaluate a baseball player's potential, and possibly they can achieve more success even if they're not team guys. 100%. It's why 'advanced analytics' is at best a dart throw for football players. No matter how hard the marketing guys work to try to legitimize football analytics they will always be illustrative stats. The way the game is played they are not and never will be predictive. analytics has become a crutch for the weak. When they make a poor decision , as long as they can defend it "that's what the analytics" say then they feel protected. It also encourages the weaker ones to stray away from decisions that aren't what the analytics suggest. Key word there is "suggest", it's just another view or data point to be considered, if it were as simple as turning on the PC program then managers or coaches wouldnt be needed at all to call plays.
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Post by Dogecoin on Oct 19, 2021 20:23:54 GMT -5
I think even more so. Look at what the Red Sox have accomplished during Cashman's actual watch, after 2000 with his decisions and contracts. This is 80 something years of keeping your division rival down, all undone. It's been so long since the batting lineup looked like a post season quality one - with stuff like a bonafide leadoff guy and base running movers. At least Gettleman isn't acquiring LBers to play CB, and our division rivals haven't jumped our team for numerous championships during his time. Seems Cashman's job should be an easy one, to me. Pretty sure the Red Sox success has nothing to do with Brian Cashman. their GM was probably one of the "other" GMs telling cashman to keep Boone.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 20, 2021 11:21:22 GMT -5
Tell me again why we shouldnt have robo umps for balls and strikes?
That 1-2 pitch with 2 outs in the 9th, tie game, from Eovaldi was a strike. They then give up 7 runs.
That not only changed the game, but changes the series.
One bad call.
Robotic balls and strikes are a must for this game. Step it up.
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Post by Morehead State on Oct 20, 2021 11:56:56 GMT -5
Tell me again why we shouldnt have robo umps for balls and strikes? That 1-2 pitch with 2 outs in the 9th, tie game, from Eovaldi was a strike. They then give up 7 runs. That not only changed the game, but changes the series. One bad call. Robotic balls and strikes are a must for this game. Step it up. I disagree. The human element is part of the game.
Umps calling balls and strikes are a part of the flavor of baseball that appeals to fans still. Quite honestly, it's amazing how accurate these umps are.
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 20, 2021 12:31:06 GMT -5
Tell me again why we shouldnt have robo umps for balls and strikes? That 1-2 pitch with 2 outs in the 9th, tie game, from Eovaldi was a strike. They then give up 7 runs. That not only changed the game, but changes the series. One bad call. Robotic balls and strikes are a must for this game. Step it up. I disagree. The human element is part of the game.
Umps calling balls and strikes are a part of the flavor of baseball that appeals to fans still. Quite honestly, it's amazing how accurate these umps are.
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water.
Maybe thats partly why baseball is a dying sport. Appeals to the remaining fans? Ok. Anyone under 30 loves technology. Tech makes the right call 100% of the time. Im sick of watching games get changed because "human element is a part of the game". Thats admitting ump mistakes are part of the game and oh well. Its like not reviewing a fumble recovered by the defense or a 3 pointer where the players foot is on the line. Tech makes it easy to call balls and strikes once the zone is established. Easy to create a code in a computer to generate a ball or strike call based on location. I would have any part of the ball crossing any part of the plate, with a area of 6-8 inches below and 6-8 inches above the waist of the hitter (or half the height), to be considered their K Zone. Then its the same for every game. Every ump. Every time. You want more offense to improve the game? There you go. Hitters know their own strike zone.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 20, 2021 12:40:07 GMT -5
"The human element".... I love the game of baseball. My whole life. Love it. But this one is a must at this point for me. The tech is there. Make the game more accurate.
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Post by Dogecoin on Oct 20, 2021 15:24:11 GMT -5
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Post by SG88 on Oct 20, 2021 15:38:03 GMT -5
"The human element".... I love the game of baseball. My whole life. Love it. But this one is a must at this point for me. The tech is there. Make the game more accurate. Wow
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Post by jimmieray on Oct 20, 2021 17:34:51 GMT -5
Tell me again why we shouldnt have robo umps for balls and strikes? That 1-2 pitch with 2 outs in the 9th, tie game, from Eovaldi was a strike. They then give up 7 runs. That not only changed the game, but changes the series. One bad call. Robotic balls and strikes are a must for this game. Step it up. I disagree. The human element is part of the game.
Umps calling balls and strikes are a part of the flavor of baseball that appeals to fans still. Quite honestly, it's amazing how accurate these umps are.
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water.
I can't imagine going to a game, and not have a live umpire calling from behind the plate. These things even out over the course of the season, maybe the personal part of it keeps players a bit more in check too. I do see Analyst's points, probably any gambler's heads blow off over some of these calls.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 20, 2021 17:43:09 GMT -5
I disagree. The human element is part of the game.
Umps calling balls and strikes are a part of the flavor of baseball that appeals to fans still. Quite honestly, it's amazing how accurate these umps are.
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water.
I can't imagine going to a game, and not have a live umpire calling from behind the plate. These things even out over the course of the season, maybe the personal part of it keeps players a bit more in check too. I do see Analyst's points, probably any gambler's heads blow off over some of these calls. You would still have the ump behind the plate. He needs to be there for tags at the plate, hbp, catchers interference ect. Just have a blue light for balls and red light for strikes.
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Post by jimmieray on Oct 20, 2021 17:49:05 GMT -5
I can't imagine going to a game, and not have a live umpire calling from behind the plate. These things even out over the course of the season, maybe the personal part of it keeps players a bit more in check too. I do see Analyst's points, probably any gambler's heads blow off over some of these calls. You would still have the ump behind the plate. He needs to be there for tags at the plate, hbp, catchers interference ect. Just have a blue light for balls and red light for strikes. How about the ump is the only one who is notified of the electronic ball/strike call in real time (ear piece, or something like that), and everyone else only hears/sees that call, coming from him?
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 20, 2021 17:51:11 GMT -5
You would still have the ump behind the plate. He needs to be there for tags at the plate, hbp, catchers interference ect. Just have a blue light for balls and red light for strikes. How about the ump is the only one who is notified of the electronic ball/strike call in real time (ear piece, or something like that), and everyone else only hears/sees that call, coming from him? Joe West and Angel Hernandez would screw that up.
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Post by jimmieray on Oct 20, 2021 17:53:50 GMT -5
How about the ump is the only one who is notified of the electronic ball/strike call in real time (ear piece, or something like that), and everyone else only hears/sees that call, coming from him? Joe West and Angel Hernandez would screw that up. Bring in Enrico Palazzo.
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Post by Dogecoin on Oct 20, 2021 18:50:17 GMT -5
looks like Astros are about to take control of the Cheat Elite series. Big lead in Boston will give them 3-2 lead in series
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 20, 2021 19:53:08 GMT -5
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Post by Morehead State on Oct 21, 2021 9:16:53 GMT -5
The fat lady hasn't sung yet but she's warming up her pipes.
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Post by Dogecoin on Oct 21, 2021 12:10:33 GMT -5
the only WCS combination I would have been mildly interested in was LA vs Boston. I think LA is a stacked team and I like watching them play. Boston I am of course very familiar with. Braves I just don't know much about, and don't find them that interesting either. Houston I just don't want to see them at all.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 21, 2021 12:43:47 GMT -5
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 22, 2021 22:38:19 GMT -5
And the Astros out cheat the cheating Red Sox to get to the World Series.
Go NL team! Beat the cheats!
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Post by BronxBomberBlue on Oct 22, 2021 22:48:12 GMT -5
Suck it, Cora!!!
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Post by Morehead State on Oct 22, 2021 22:50:12 GMT -5
He gave us a great season. Fun team. Easy to like. Easy to root for. Less talent and overachieved.
Thank you Alex Cora. Hopefully the Red Sox manager for life.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 23, 2021 8:50:31 GMT -5
Reading this brings me backJim Leyritz and Mark Wohlers on the homer that spurred a dynasty 25 years ago. Seeing all these names bring back great memories.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 24, 2021 6:51:56 GMT -5
Astros vs Braves...
Never been a bigger Braves fan in my life for this series, but I feel like the Astros are going to handle them in 5-6 games.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 24, 2021 6:59:40 GMT -5
Totally forgot how MLB screwed over the Braves for political reasons this year. I bet they hate to see them in the WS Atlanta is still seething that Major League Baseball stripped the All-Star Game away from their beloved city this summer.Whoever wins the World Series, it promises to be quite the World Series trophy presentation. If it’s Atlanta, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is going to be booed from Cobb County to Savanah for moving the All-Star Game to Denver in protest of Georgia’s voting laws. And if it’s Houston, Manfred will be booed from Minute Maid Park to the Alamo for exposing the Astros’ cheating scandal, which led to the firing of GM Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch, and national embarrassment. Who would ever have thought that the Braves, six games back in June, not over .500 until Aug. 6, and with a starting outfield that wasn’t even in the organization until the last two weeks of July? Now, after watching everyone in the NL East reach the World Series since their last visit, they are kings of the National League.
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Post by Dogecoin on Oct 24, 2021 13:16:43 GMT -5
Worst world series matchup since I can't remember when. Zero interest in this WCS.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 24, 2021 15:09:09 GMT -5
Worst world series matchup since I can't remember when. Zero interest in this WCS. Rooting hard for the Braves. Dont mind them at all. I hope the fans do the Tomahawk Chop chant all series and tell MLB to go **** themselves for getting political and taking the ASG from them. MLB must be squirming having to play the WS in Texas and Georgia. Plus the Astros are cheaters.
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Post by giantlegacy on Oct 25, 2021 19:28:05 GMT -5
Worst world series matchup since I can't remember when. Zero interest in this WCS. Rooting hard for the Braves. Dont mind them at all. I hope the fans do the Tomahawk Chop chant all series and tell MLB to go **** themselves for getting political and taking the ASG from them. MLB must be squirming having to play the WS in Texas and Georgia. Plus the Astros are cheaters. Despise the Braves as a Mets fan going back to the late 90s ..
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 26, 2021 5:36:11 GMT -5
World Series Predictions?
Hoping Braves in a sweep, thinking Astros in 6.
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Post by Fletch842 on Oct 26, 2021 7:46:38 GMT -5
World Series Predictions? Hoping Braves in a sweep, thinking Astros in 6. can both teams lose?
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