The Official MERB 2010 Baseball Thread.

[Merlot]

Nice piece rumples. It will be interesting to see. I just read the SI analysis in which they once again went out on a limb and picked the Yankees to win the division. They further pick the Rays to finish second and the Red Sox third in the AL East. But what I particularly like about the analysis you point out is the depth of the Boston team. Surface analysis are great - IF - and its always a big IF, your starters stay healthy. I can site plenty of examples, but no need. It will come down to who stays healthy and plays better ball.

Hello Jman,

The trouble with sabermetrics-like analysis is how things work out in the real world. Sabermetrics tends to forget that the "human factor" isn't very mathematical. Health will definitely be a key as always, and when winning is based more on defense that relies on easy mobility good consistent health becomes more critical. However..

Let's play ball!

Merlot

 

[Special K]

Let's play ball!!!

GO SOX!!!
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Really diggin' this image! Gonna be a great season I think. Go SOX!!

 

[rumpleforeskiin]

Sabermetrics tends to forget that the "human factor" isn't very mathematical.

Of course this is true, but that doesn't change the fact that sabermetric projections are still more accurate than those done by journalists.

Speaking of the human factor, Nick "The Human Pre-Existing Condition" is already hurt. Normally, you'd expect a guy who'd bruised his knee with a foul ball to only miss a couple of days, but in Johnson's case, look for him in mid-May.

 

[lgna69xxx]

it seems last season about this time, rumples, your in depth human stat machine charts predicted, ummmm, well, not what became reality. throw all the stats out the window boys, it is time to let nature take its course and Play Ball! Go Yankees and Go Blue Jays! (thats for you Doc, lol)

1.Yankees
2.Devil Rays
3.Red Sox
4.Blue Jays
5.Orioles

 

[Jman47]

Of course this is true, but that doesn't change the fact that sabermetric projections are still more accurate than those done by journalists.

Speaking of the human factor, Nick "The Human Pre-Existing Condition" is already hurt. Normally, you'd expect a guy who'd bruised his knee with a foul ball to only miss a couple of days, but in Johnson's case, look for him in mid-May.

Johnson is not the only Yankee hurt going into opening day. Looks like Posada, Marte and Aceves are hurt also.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...nks_may_start_minus_jorge_nick__2_others.html

In Red Sox news, Kevin Youkilis fouled a ball off of his knee, similar to what Johnson did this week. He sat out a game and will be in the Sox line up to start the season.

Looks like Francona has decided on a lineup to start the year. Barring a last-minute change of heart, the Red Sox will probably go with the following order: Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia, Victor Martinez, Kevin Youkilis, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Adrian Beltre, Mike Cameron and Marco Scutaro.

Other than Hermidia with some hamstring issues it appears the rest of Boston's team is healthy.

First pitch - Sunday 8:05 p.m. ... at America's Most Beloved Ballpark...
GO SOX!!!

 

[Jman47]

it seems last season about this time, rumples, your in depth human stat machine charts predicted, ummmm, well, not what became reality. throw all the stats out the window boys, it is time to let nature take its course and Play Ball! Go Yankees and Go Blue Jays! (thats for you Doc, lol)

1.Yankees
2.Devil Rays
3.Red Sox
4.Blue Jays
5.Orioles

Hmmm...Similarly exactly what SI predicted.

 

[lgna69xxx]

Sweet! i didnt even look at SI, what can i say, great minds think alike!

Hmmm...Similarly exactly what SI predicted.

 

[lgna69xxx]

Is Waste Management providing you kickbacks now?

you compare this

TO THIS

First pitch - Sunday 8:05 p.m. ... at America's Most Beloved Ballpark...

 

[lgna69xxx]

In all seriousness, this is a great way to start the new Season... Sox vs. Yanks in prime time , first game of the year,. o Yea!!!


gonna be a long season, lets hope everygame between the 2 is a classic as usual Go Yanks!

 

[Special K]

Is Waste Management providing you kickbacks now?

you compare this

TO THIS

Starting already and the season and first pitch hasn't even been tossed. Big surprise there eh Jman, you called it!

 

[EagerBeaver]

I was just watching NESN and saw Kevin Youkilis being interviewed by a very beautiful blonde. Anyone know her name? She did not exactly ask the most piercing or insightful questions, but was very good eye candy. I wondered whether Youkilis was getting a hard on looking at her. She was sitting down with Youkilis on a spring training field and I could see her hands and she has beautiful hands as well.

 

[Special K]

It was probably Heidi Whatney Beav. She's been with the team for a couple years now. Oh and YES, she's f'n gorgeous!!

 

[EagerBeaver]

Yeah SK, that's her. She was asking questions of Youkilis like, "do you like playing 1st Base more than 3rd?" LOL. Who cares what position Youkilis likes playing. He is a major leaguer and he plays where his team needs him whether he likes it or not. But I must say she looked good asking those questions.

 

[Special K]

It was well known that Varitek was banging her a couple years ago which may have lead to the demise of his marriage. Google her name and check out some more photo's.

 

[EagerBeaver]

By the ways, on NESN Jerry Remy has picked the Yankees to win the AL East. You cannot fool the Remdog, LOL.

 

[Jman47]

Starting already and the season and first pitch hasn`t even been tossed. Big surprise there eh Jman, you called it!

Big surprise, first f**ktard by Iggy before the first pitch.
Mark the date and time 2:44 p.m. on April 3, 2010.

 

[lgna69xxx]

Might as well get this started now that spring training's in full swing and the regular season is just under 3 weeks away.

Let's try to be respectful in this thread. I'd rather not see references like "Spankees" "ARoid" "Big Poopie" "Roid Sux" "Bwwwwwaahhhh!!!" etc.

Some people need a sense of humor, or is this turing into a communist board in this thread? there was no "roid sux" no "big poopie" and i have yet to understand why "bwhahahahahahahaahha" upsets some people so much, its no different than a "lol" or one of jmans silly smiley indications (since he still has not got "real smileys", lol) ....... loosen the neck ties people, i think it is cutting the circulation to your sense of humor. geez!

Starting already and the season and first pitch hasn't even been tossed. Big surprise there eh Jman, you called it!

 

[Jman47]

Some people need a sense of humor, or is this turing into a communist board in this thread? there was no "roid sux" no "big poopie" and i have yet to understand why "bwhahahahahahahaahha" upsets some people so much, its no different than a "lol" or one of jmans silly smiley indications (since he still has not got "real smileys", lol) ....... loosen the neck ties people, i think it is cutting the circulation to your sense of humor. geez!

You just couldn't wait could you...LOL!
No Iggy, we were just trying to keep it about baseball and not insulting...and you happened to insert the pic of a dumpster for Fenway...that's pure F**ktard...not communist. And what does communism have to do with a sense of humor anyway?!

I don't think anyone would have said a word had you put a pic of Fenway vs Yankee stadium and left out the Waste Management comment...anyway, too late now and I'm out on the subject.

Have fun,

Jman

 

[lgna69xxx]

it was about baseball, Yanks fans call Fenway the Big Green Dumpster, SO WHAT!.... hey you sure didnt mind the Pic Merlot posted of Varitek pushing his catchers mit into Arod's face in a post earlier, that wasnt a insult to Yankees fans? cmon, lol, see thats what i am talking about, cant have it both ways... anyways, tit for tat, it's over, Lets get ready for Baseball!

PS. you dont see me complaining about Special K's avatar tho!!!!!, anytime hot women are in that pose is all good with me! (insert one of your best smileys you can find right here Jman! )

No Iggy, we were just trying to keep it about baseball and not insulting
Have fun,

Jman

 

[lgna69xxx]

Good Article to get Yanks/Sox Fans ready for Game1

The wait is almost over as Sunday kicks off the MLB season for real. The Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees in baseball’s best rivalry. ESPN2 will broadcast at 8 pm ET.

Defending champion New York is the 11/4 favorite to win the World Series. Boston is tied for second with Philly at 6/1.

Boston won the first eight meetings between the teams last year, including going 6-0 at Fenway. The second half was the complete opposite as New York went 9-1 overall and 2-1 in Beantown.

Josh Beckett (17-6, 3.86 ERA) will get the start for Boston. He’s working on a four-year extension with the team, and is a co-ace along with Jon Lester and newly acquired John Lackey.

Beckett made five starts against New York last year, going 2-1 with a 5.34 ERA. However, he’s had success in the past against them and he’s the guy you want on the mound in a big game.

Pitching for New York is C.C. Sabathia (19-8, 3.37 ERA). He signed a mammoth free agent contract before last year, but he delivered big-time – all the way through the World Series.

Sabathia pitched pretty well against Boston last year, 3-1 with a 2.22 ERA. However, he wasn’t that great in his Fenway starts, going 1-1 with a 4.61 ERA.

New York has the much better offense as Boston spent its money upgrading pitching and defense.

I like the Yanks to start off with a win.



http://www.belmont.com/sports-news/red-sox-vs-yankees-opening-night-baseball-1001636/