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Comment on “Moneyball” by Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:23:00 +0000

I agree that money doesn’t equal succes, we have seen some “moneyball” or lower payroll teams reach great success in recent years (ie Marlins 2005,Rays and Rockies being most recent). As a follower of the business side of baseball, I respect and look up more so to the Marlins and other lower payroll teams as opposed to the Yankees or Red Sox. Still Yankee fan at heart though.

Comment on American Swagger: Team USA Hockey by John

John — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:51:46 +0000

You have to remember that this was a preliminary match. The US team got crushed in 1980 against the Soviets in a preliminary game.

If the US plays anything like it did today against Finland, it is all but over for everyone else.

Comment on American Swagger: Team USA Hockey by Jayce Jauregui

Jayce Jauregui — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:06:40 +0000

Nice article Rob! I agree and I’m excited to see them working so hard.

Comment on Transcending the Sport by Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:07:05 +0000

“Misty May and Kerri Walsh???” That’s what a large majority will ask when those names are mentioned. Yes they have great accomplishments but volleyball is not a major sport. Before Tiger, the amount of sponsors in golf were anemic, he pushed golf to the forefront. As did the Williams sisters in tennis.

Comment on 6 is the new 9: Where have complete games gone in professional baseball? by Chet

Chet — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:47:16 +0000

Hey John,

When writing the article, I did in fact look at the hitting trends over the same period of time. Compared to the pitching trends, the increase in average over that period of time was minimal. Home runs per game are now regularly over one, where they were typically in the .8’s and .9’s before the late 1990’s. I feel like you didn’t take away my main point of the article though– That starters are still your best pitchers. With the exception of a few dominant closers (can be counted on one hand), a starter in the 8th or 9th inning is still the best option to get the batter out over nearly all relief pitchers.

Comment on 6 is the new 9: Where have complete games gone in professional baseball? by Erik Eitel

Erik Eitel — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:12:32 +0000

John,
I disagree with your comment. Just as hitters have become more powerful and a threat over the years so have the pitchers. Back in the day when hitters weren’t hitting as many home runs per season, the pitchers also weren’t nearly as dominant. Pitchers now throw pitches that pitchers in the past couldn’t even fathom of throwing, nor were they throwing 100 mph. I do think though that because of this technology pitchers are putting more stress on their bodies and are therefore unable to go the full 9 innings. Managers and the training staff these days are more conscious and aware of the wear and tear of the long season. When you have 12-13 pitchers on the roster, why not use them to the fullest potential so that players are still around come September!

Comment on Transcending the Sport by john

john — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:40:54 +0000

transcending sports and not the mentioning of misty may and kerri walsh who have won 5 gold medals and won 112 straight matches at one point

Comment on 6 is the new 9: Where have complete games gone in professional baseball? by john

john — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:36:45 +0000

face it, there is much more talent in the league today. sure there were hall of fame pitchers in the era where pitchers went and pitched complete games, but were they versing hitters taking steroids? how about we look into the power numbers of today compared to that of 30 years ago. 40 years ago there were not nearly as many players playing in the league that were born out of the country. the game has become much more competitively today with money being thrown around like crazy and the best talent coming from overseas to here (or is the best talent still in japan and the dominican republic…) also, with the modernization of technology comes much better and easier ways of scouting other pitchers. i’m not taking anything away from cy young and other pitchers from back in the day, but they would not have as impressive numbers in today’s game if they played against consistent talent like today

Comment on Transcending the Sport by Desiree

Desiree — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:04:19 +0000

Very inspirational article that can help young athletes realize that their dreams of being huge sports figures can be attainable through hard work, courage, and tenacity. This article has shined light on the big hitters in sports and bypassing Tiger Woods personal issues he is a great player who has paved the way for a number of athletes. Great article !

Comment on Transcending the Sport by uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:49:03 +0000

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