2010 MLB Thread

[mik3 1]

Youkilis was worth a whole win more than Howard due to his defense. If you just use hitting and not defense then it hurts Howard even more 'cause it brings Cabrera, Dunn and Votto into the mix.

[barrett 0]

I am just looking at 2009 stats, and how is Youkilis (.305, 27 HR, 94 RBI) more valuable than Howard (.277, 45, 141). And Gonzalez (.277, 40, 99). The only thing he does wrong is SO too much, but so most power hitters (except the unbelievable SO/BB ratio of Pujols). I think Ryan Howard is the second most intimidating 1B in baseball.

Howard and fielder are ultimately the same its either a home run or a strike out. To say howard is the secong most dangerous is questionable , especially when you have a guy like Tex who can hit from both sides and is 2 times the fielder still hitting for power

[mik3 1]

Fielder's quite a bit better than Howard and five years younger.

[jkud 0]

Howard and fielder are ultimately the same its either a home run or a strike out. To say howard is the secong most dangerous is questionable , especially when you have a guy like Tex who can hit from both sides and is 2 times the fielder still hitting for power

Ok, 1B's job is number one to hit the ball. Teixeira hits switch yes, but Howard produces more from one side of the plate, I'll take my chances with Howard. I don't get the lack of love for Howard, guy consistently puts up 140 RBI season, who else does that? A power hitter's job is to go yaw-yaw and cash em in, and he's second best. If you guys are so worried about Fielding, then by all means, sign Casey Kotchman lol.

Youkilis was worth a whole win more than Howard due to his defense. If you just use hitting and not defense then it hurts Howard even more 'cause it brings Cabrera, Dunn and Votto into the mix.

Philly made the World Series the last two years? Where's the extra win for Youk?

And yes I am using just hitting. Would you really take Dunn or Votto over Howard if you considered defense?

[mik3 1]

I'll take the high road here 'cause I understand that some people do actually think the only way you can contribute is HR and RBI.

There's a reason why value stats never put Howard as a top 5 first baseman.

[jkud 0]

I'll take the high road here 'cause I understand that some people do actually think the only way you can contribute is HR and RBI.

There's a reason why value stats never put Howard as a top 5 first baseman.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/a...009.shtml#NLmvp

http://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/a...008.shtml#NLmvp

[mik3 1]

I don't see what that proves. Justin Morneau has an MVP when he wasn't even the most valuable player on his own team.

[dsjunior1388 81]

Anyone see the kid at the Phillies game run on the field and get tased?

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

LOL

[tjl_48 0]

Can't believe people are making such a big deal about him getting tased. I also think this is hilarious and he got exactly what he deserved.

[mik3 1]

Especially since he continued to run around like an idiot even after the security guard had it out.

[TheGasman 0]

USA Today got a good picture just before impact.

[Drewhunz 3]

Bad cop. No donut. Tasers are much too dangerous for an officer to use so flippantly.

[mack 44]

It's a Phillies fan, good on the park cop.

[Drewhunz 3]

Nag, just get Rob Ray on the grounds crew for the next time.

Nag, just get Rob Ray on the grounds crew for the next time.

[Chadd 916]

Especially since he continued to run around like an idiot even after the security guard had it out.

What are you going to do stop and let him get a good clean shot?

[jkud 0]

I don't see what that proves. Justin Morneau has an MVP when he wasn't even the most valuable player on his own team.

Well, if you are going to dispute the MVP vote, then you are un-arguable-with lol

[mack 44]

[dsjunior1388 81]

What are you going to do stop and let him get a good clean shot?

I would turtle and hope for pity. 30,000 people see you go down and give up, theres no way the cop still tases him.

[Steve_v3 289]

Can't believe people are making such a big deal about him getting tased. I also think this is hilarious and he got exactly what he deserved.

+1

I think they should make it a policy. I bet you'd wouldn't see it much anymore.

[ndlancer95 0]

+1

I think they should make it a policy. I bet you'd wouldn't see it much anymore.

There's nothing wrong with tasers, they make for good entertainment. I've watched that video at least 10 times now.

[Drewhunz 3]

There's nothing wrong with tasers, they make for good entertainment. I've watched that video at least 10 times now.

Except for the fact that people keep randomly dying after being tazed coupled with the fact that police officers are pretty footloose and fancy free discharging them on people.

[BenderHockey 127]

Except for the fact that people keep randomly dying after being tazed coupled with the fact that police officers are pretty footloose and fancy free discharging them on people.

I think the problem is that they are considered non-lethal, so cops take that to heart and assume that they can't really do any major harm to you. Sure, you could get shot by a real gun and survive, but would you want to take the chance?

[Drewhunz 3]

Nope- classified as "less-than-lethal". Cops need to use a little more discression than just playing cowboy with suspects.

[Bucky25 0]

On a happier note...Eric Byrnes has acknowledged that he is likely done in the bigs and is playing beer league softball. No joke...article is on Yahoo Sports. The Dbacks are on the hook for his $11M salary (even though he was on the M's this year)...not bad money for a beer leaguer :)