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Equality 7-2521 
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Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Philly Status: Offline Points: 15784 |
 Posted: June 07 2011 at 20:30 |
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I didn't say I like the kid. I dislike the kid. I love hardworking players, but the fact of the matter is that you working hard does that make you more exciting on the field. The kid is potentially a rare type of player. Barry Bonds doesn't seem like a great guy to me, but he was a once in a generation type player to watch.
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Drew
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Posted: June 07 2011 at 20:33 |
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I guess I just like to see players that respect the game and other players above everything else.
Edited by Drew - June 07 2011 at 20:33 |
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Equality 7-2521
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Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Philly Status: Offline Points: 15784 |
Posted: June 07 2011 at 20:38 |
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You honestly watch a terrible hitter flail like little leaguer at a pitch in the dirt and think "this is entertaining because he respects the game?"
I like when players are good guys too. It makes me want them to succeed, but it doesn't make the game any better.
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Drew
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Posted: June 07 2011 at 20:41 |
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No-I don't- but there are enough solid players to go around. When players act like dicks- the media is all over it, and I choose not to root for them.
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timothy leary
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Joined: December 29 2005 Location: Lilliwaup, Wa. Status: Offline Points: 5319 |
Posted: June 07 2011 at 22:35 |
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I heard the same type hype about Justin Heyward and how he was going to be a star......now he is batting a whopping .214, chances are Bryce will never be a star with or without a bad attitude.
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The Dark Elf
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VIP Member Joined: February 01 2011 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 13203 |
Posted: June 07 2011 at 22:46 |
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Yes, but I really loved him when he was with The Moody Blues.
 And on another note, the Tigers are just kicking the Rangers' asses. 21 runs and 38 hits in two days? Cleveland still in 1st place? What's the American League coming to?
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timothy leary
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Joined: December 29 2005 Location: Lilliwaup, Wa. Status: Offline Points: 5319 |
Posted: June 07 2011 at 22:51 |
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^ right I should of said Jason Heyward, not exactly memorable, I guess
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JJLehto
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Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Status: Offline Points: 34550 |
Posted: June 07 2011 at 23:17 |
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You'll have to enlighten me...don't know the name. Minor leaguer? And why don't you want to see him make it? |
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Equality 7-2521
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Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Philly Status: Offline Points: 15784 |
Posted: June 07 2011 at 23:18 |
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Yes judge Heyward on his 164 PA while battling injury this year rather than his stellar 600 PA last season. Seriously? There's no way you can look at Heyward and say he's less than a rising star at this point. Health may be a concern, but the talent can't be denied.
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timothy leary
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Joined: December 29 2005 Location: Lilliwaup, Wa. Status: Offline Points: 5319 |
Posted: June 08 2011 at 08:17 |
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you can say he is a rising star, I don't have to, he was compared to Willie mays when he came up, big shoes to fill
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Equality 7-2521
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Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Philly Status: Offline Points: 15784 |
Posted: June 08 2011 at 09:19 |
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A .277/.393//.456 is pretty much a star line, especially given that he was only 21 while posting it. You can't hold it against him that other people are trying to proclaim him as one of the 10 best all time.
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timothy leary
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Joined: December 29 2005 Location: Lilliwaup, Wa. Status: Offline Points: 5319 |
Posted: June 08 2011 at 09:21 |
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You forgot to mention he struck out 128 times or 1 in 4 at bat. I am more impressed with Starlin Castro.
Edited by timothy leary - June 08 2011 at 09:23 |
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: June 08 2011 at 09:47 |
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So what? K% is only really a way to predict batting average sustainability. His BA was fine.
More impressed with Castro? Even at SS a .300/.341/.408 line isn't more impressive than Heyward's. |
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timothy leary
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Posted: June 08 2011 at 09:50 |
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Both have the potential to become great players and I am not saying Heyward is not talented but the hype is just hype, he is no hank Aaron and probably Castro is no Ernie Banks.
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Equality 7-2521
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Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Philly Status: Offline Points: 15784 |
Posted: June 08 2011 at 09:53 |
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I agree and I agree. I'm just saying that Heyward already put up a Werth/Crawford type season. He needs to repeat it, but he deserves credit.
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Stooge
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Joined: April 09 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Status: Offline Points: 1003 |
Posted: June 08 2011 at 10:37 |
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2 more homers for Adam Lind. I think he's been switching bats with Bautista.
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crimhead
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Posted: June 09 2011 at 15:46 |
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The Buccos are at .500 again!!! Pitching and timely hitting. I can't remember the last time that they were at .500 this late in the season.
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JJLehto
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Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Status: Offline Points: 34550 |
Posted: June 09 2011 at 16:27 |
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Funny, I just heard the answer to that on ESPN  Said they havn't been this good this late in 6 years. More accurately, this average this late in 6 years. Yanks bullpen have another injury. Barely pulling wins out of their ass already, I hope they can find some temp talent in their farm system. |
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rushfan4
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Posted: June 09 2011 at 16:30 |
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JJLehto
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Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Status: Offline Points: 34550 |
Posted: June 09 2011 at 16:30 |
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Same but sadly...does that even really exist now? Sure many do, but seems baseball has taken the route of other sports and has lost its respect. I missed it, but the NY media is all pissy about Big Papi celebrated excessively or rudely (I guess) and after Girardi said "I didnt like that" he got ripped. To each their own, but Joe was saying he's old school....you hit a homer, run the bases, don't let the pitcher know you exist...and he doesn't like how "emotional" players are now and disrespectful. There was more pissyness over how Big Papi didn't get hit, or even challenged. I assume that aspect of basbeball will be gone soon. Along with not running into pitchers.  edit: funny how with more civility more disrespect has come to the game. Edited by JJLehto - June 09 2011 at 16:34 |
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