Figures Borasssssssssssss would be involved in something like this. The first 2 games of the WS at a neutral site? Lame.
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Figures Borasssssssssssss would be involved in something like this. The first 2 games of the WS at a neutral site? Lame.
I haven't followed baseball in years, so have they stopped giving out Golden Gloves? I thought that's what determined the exceptional fielders, not some stupid new stat.
Yes, but Golden Gloves are also usually a flawed award--there's an inherent bias towards the bigger name guys, the offensively-talented guys, and the guys who make the spectacular play versus the more steady guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob2716
Not to mention it is somewhat silly to see 3 CFs win the award in the outfield because they don't differentiate by position.
That said, this is a stupid idea.
They still give Gold Gloves out, but it isn't for exceptional defensive play anymore. How else could you explain Rafael Palmeiro and Derek Jeter?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob2716
Don't forget Benji Molina and his back to back Gold Gloves with the Angels. Any non-myopic Angels fan would tell you that he sucked defensively. His fielding pct was great because all those dirtballs that got behind him are charged as a wild pitch to the pitcher.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chartrand
Fan voting for all-stars is bad enough, but this idea sucks.
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Originally Posted by The Natural
Or maybe, upon closer examination, Jeter would actually be reduced to making Drew-level money because there is no "PEP" category...that's "phantom exceptional play", which Jeter excels at with the help of the ass-licking media.
Oh and screw Bora$$.
Agreed....this is just another way for him to gain some leverage during contract negotiations.Quote:
Originally Posted by TONGA
