Since Balbuena been out all year, basically, I've been batting Leon Rivera lead off trying to get him to 1,000 SBs... @Schauwn @Karl Hungus @osick87 Only needs 4 more!
Since Balbuena been out all year, basically, I've been batting Leon Rivera lead off trying to get him to 1,000 SBs... @Schauwn @Karl Hungus @osick87 Only needs 4 more!
Leon was a boss for me in the final month of the 2064 season
The SB record has been something of interest to me for YEARS on this site... and when I signed LEON I wanted to give him that full/fair opportunity to hit the 1,000 mark. I'm still pulling for Pinky to break the all time record, but I honestly doubt he'll be able to do it. LEON was just the Art Monk of longevity and never lost a step. Pinkey's got >700 SBs and is only 31, but he's already dropped to 65 speed and Leon only dropped to 65 speed this season. Leon's success is especially impressive given the fact that his OBP is .330 ish for his career, compared to Pinky's at .385ish.
Imagine if Leon could have hit somewhat consistently. Do you have him conforming to your team strategy, or overriding it? I always had him pegged at frequently while the rest of the team was on a short leash.
Not so much in the playoffs, doe
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I didn't think anyone would pass Ping, but Leon just runs.The SB record has been something of interest to me for YEARS on this site... and when I signed LEON I wanted to give him that full/fair opportunity to hit the 1,000 mark. I'm still pulling for Pinky to break the all time record, but I honestly doubt he'll be able to do it. LEON was just the Art Monk of longevity and never lost a step. Pinkey's got >700 SBs and is only 31, but he's already dropped to 65 speed and Leon only dropped to 65 speed this season. Leon's success is especially impressive given the fact that his OBP is .330 ish for his career, compared to Pinky's at .385ish.
Solid? That's barely above breaking point from what all I've read with stolen bases. It's somewhere around 75-80 percent is the break even point.
All I know is Cairo is near the bottom of the north. Switched up tactics this year. Opted for a more sabermetric approach than in years past. I have typically relied on the hit-and-run and long ball combined with stealing bases to bring in runs across the plate.
you still have over double the steals the Bulls have
Lawd. Do you have anyone above 50 speed and stealing ability?
All I know is Cairo might miss the playoffs. Stealing more bases would probably solve that.All I know is Cairo is near the bottom of the north. Switched up tactics this year. Opted for a more sabermetric approach than in years past. I have typically relied on the hit-and-run and long ball combined with stealing bases to bring in runs across the plate.
All I know is Cairo might miss the playoffs. Stealing more bases would probably solve that.
But hit and run, stealing bases and long ball is not the right combo haha.
I mean if you are a SB and hit and run team you shouldn't be focused on power.This is true. But moreso from the OF defense for the first half of the season or woeful pitching performances or a combination of both.
With Turry slid to RF after calling up Hatfield (wanted to wait to start his clock in '67, but Robertson fell off to a .225 avg after a .300 season in '65) our defensive efficiency has improved over the last month to 6 weeks.
Or could be the schedule was not in our favor. Lots of off days here in the second half. Think we have 4 or 5 days off the final month.
Yeah. Those 3 didn't mesh well. Lacking a SB threat (outside of 2 runners) has made us rely on xbh and HR this year for better or worse.
I mean if you are a SB and hit and run team you shouldn't be focused on power.
Yeah. We are right behind you in all three, but your SB lead is pretty large. I don't really use hit and run, but do use SB even though we have power. I just like them haha.We lead the NL in stolen bases, HRs, and runs. We do utilize the hit-and-run, but not too often. My strategy is based more on the players I have, not the other way around.
Yeah. We are right behind you in all three, but your SB lead is pretty large. I don't really use hit and run, but do use SB even though we have power. I just like them haha.
Our offenses are pretty even. First or second in pretty much everything. Definitely some separation with pitching. Will be fun to see how Sabertooth, and Iceman, changes things.If you didn't trade away your best hitter, you would probably be far and away the leader in runs and HRs. Hopefully my offense keeps it going or my pitching gets it figured out soon because the NL playoff picture is getting pretty tight.
Buffalo Bats Silenced by Creed
Thursday, August 26th, 2066
It wasn't easy but the Buenos Aires Gauchos made it look that way.
Starter Edwin Creed shut out the Buffalo Murricans despite having what he later called "sub-par" stuff, and the Buenos Aires Gauchos cruised to victory, 1-0. Creed allowed only 3 hits and rang up 5 strikeouts but insisted later that he did not deserve primary credit for the win.
"It didn't feel quite right today, but I got a lot of help to get through," he said. "I trusted my catcher and the guys behind me bailed me out more than once when I screwed up."
This season Creed has compiled a 7-11 record with a 3.71 ERA in 25 starts.
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Wow. He got wrecked.Apparently Lou Piniella is our manager...
http://utopia.allsimbaseball9.com/game/lgreports/box_scores/game_box_1182.html
4.04 prior to the start. 4.63 after.Wonder what his era was before that game...cot damn
Apparently Lou Piniella is our manager...
http://utopia.allsimbaseball9.com/game/lgreports/box_scores/game_box_1182.html