Week 3 - Gekko Jeopardy
Week 3 - Gekko Jeopardy
I think we may have found the chink in Eli's armor. He can't do pitchers. Chest, you may want to revise your projection for him.
Chance favors the prepared mind.
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Who is Jeremy Bonderman?
If baseball seasons were half as long Bonderman would be everyone's surefire sleeper to have a rebound year and post 10 wins!
First half 3.65 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 102 K, 7 W
Second half 4.62 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 100 K, 7 W
He's too young for his second half to be an actual decline in skill and he still won 7 games. His K/9 and BB/9 were basically the same for both halves. If he improves at all he should continue his steady rate of ERA improvement which would drop it into 3.50 range with a 1.25 WHIP and 200K.
He's also a ground ball pitcher who pitches in a park that likes to keep long balls inside the fences - HR factor of .806 according to ESPN (league average is 1.000)
The Tigers won 95 games last year and should have an equal or better offense on the field this year providing they stay healthy. Also, they just signed Bonderman to a 4 year deal so the Tigers like him and now he can pitch without having to worry about free agency or money.
Throw in some luck with H%, S%, and his offenses HR%! and he just might pull it off.
[ January 06, 2007, 07:16 PM: Message edited by: EliGrimmett ]
If baseball seasons were half as long Bonderman would be everyone's surefire sleeper to have a rebound year and post 10 wins!
First half 3.65 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 102 K, 7 W
Second half 4.62 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 100 K, 7 W
He's too young for his second half to be an actual decline in skill and he still won 7 games. His K/9 and BB/9 were basically the same for both halves. If he improves at all he should continue his steady rate of ERA improvement which would drop it into 3.50 range with a 1.25 WHIP and 200K.
He's also a ground ball pitcher who pitches in a park that likes to keep long balls inside the fences - HR factor of .806 according to ESPN (league average is 1.000)
The Tigers won 95 games last year and should have an equal or better offense on the field this year providing they stay healthy. Also, they just signed Bonderman to a 4 year deal so the Tigers like him and now he can pitch without having to worry about free agency or money.
Throw in some luck with H%, S%, and his offenses HR%! and he just might pull it off.
[ January 06, 2007, 07:16 PM: Message edited by: EliGrimmett ]
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Week 3 - Gekko Jeopardy
The answer to Gekko Jeopardy is:
This answer is sooo easy if this were a double jeopardy question I'd be making it a true double.
Who is Matt Cain?
I know all the criticism that will be given regarding this answer. I know about San Francisco's offense, which is offensive. I also know about their closer situation which is also offensive. Those reasons do not overcome the evidence that makes Matt Cain the certain answer.
First, there is some Cain pitching history in MLB. I believe there has bee four pitching Cains' including Matt. One Cain had a very nondescript career and we wont waste time with any of that stuff. However, the Philadelphia had a pitcher named "Sugar" Cain who made his debut in 1932. In Sugar's 2nd season he went 13-12, pitched 212 innings, stuckout 43 and walked 137. Amazing, a better than 3 to 1 walk to strikeout ratio and still 13 wins. Pay attention, I said walk to srikeout ratio, we normally talk strikeout to walk ratios.
Three years later in 1936 Sugar went 15-11 and improved his walk to strikeout ratio by fanning 50 and walking a paltry 84 batters. Sugar never won double digits in his career other than these two seasons and spent seven seasons in the big leagues.
Second, there was Les Cain who made his pitching debut for the Detroit Tigers in 1968. In his second season which incidentally was 1970, Les went 12-7 while stiking out 156 and walking just 98 batters. Les appears to be more than Sugar at this point in his career, but we have that 1969 season in question. Les had to sit out the 1969 season due to some arm injuries. After his solid return in 1970 Les won 10 games in 1971. During the 1972 campaign Les appeared in just 5 games and was forced to retire due to arm injuries.
Les claimed that Tiger manager Billy Martin misused him causing him "permanent" arm damage. I guess Billy wanted to use Les more, and Les thought he should have been used less. Anyway, Les sued the Tigers and won his case and was to be given $111.00 a month for the rest of his life. The two sides later agreed to a lump sum and that's that story more or 'Les.
Finally, Matt Cain the next great pitcher, and more importantly, 20 game winner in 2007. Matt made his debut in 2005 and in his second season won double digits, just as Sugar and Les did, by going 13-12. In 2006 Cain struckout 179 and walked 87 in 190.2 innings. His final ERA was 4.15. Cain was somewhat inconsistent in 2006 and should improve in that regard in the upcoming season.
Cain has the perfect pitchers build, great lower base, and beautiful mechanics. When on his stuff is simply filthy. Cain's first seven starts last year were a little up and down but he sttled in to have a great year. If you take out his first seven starts from last season his ERA would drop from his final 4.15 to 3.43, which I feel is a better reflection of where he'll be this year. In those final 25 starts Cain did hit some rough spots, especially his last few starts but overall he showed great promise. This was especially true during a strecth from August 17th to September 14. During that span Cain made six starts, displayed his electric stuff, and completely dominated his opponents. His totals for those games were 5-0 42 IP, 43K's, 15BB's, and ERA of 0.21. That's right, 0.21, completely dominating.
Like I mentioned earlier, I know some of the resons many will argue that Cain is not the guy, but there are many things working in his favor. Remember, Cain pitches in a friendly pitchers park. Additionally, he pitches in the NL West where offenses are anemic at best. More or 'Les, Matt Cain will be much sweeter than "Sugar" Cain.
This answer is sooo easy if this were a double jeopardy question I'd be making it a true double.
Who is Matt Cain?
I know all the criticism that will be given regarding this answer. I know about San Francisco's offense, which is offensive. I also know about their closer situation which is also offensive. Those reasons do not overcome the evidence that makes Matt Cain the certain answer.
First, there is some Cain pitching history in MLB. I believe there has bee four pitching Cains' including Matt. One Cain had a very nondescript career and we wont waste time with any of that stuff. However, the Philadelphia had a pitcher named "Sugar" Cain who made his debut in 1932. In Sugar's 2nd season he went 13-12, pitched 212 innings, stuckout 43 and walked 137. Amazing, a better than 3 to 1 walk to strikeout ratio and still 13 wins. Pay attention, I said walk to srikeout ratio, we normally talk strikeout to walk ratios.
Three years later in 1936 Sugar went 15-11 and improved his walk to strikeout ratio by fanning 50 and walking a paltry 84 batters. Sugar never won double digits in his career other than these two seasons and spent seven seasons in the big leagues.
Second, there was Les Cain who made his pitching debut for the Detroit Tigers in 1968. In his second season which incidentally was 1970, Les went 12-7 while stiking out 156 and walking just 98 batters. Les appears to be more than Sugar at this point in his career, but we have that 1969 season in question. Les had to sit out the 1969 season due to some arm injuries. After his solid return in 1970 Les won 10 games in 1971. During the 1972 campaign Les appeared in just 5 games and was forced to retire due to arm injuries.
Les claimed that Tiger manager Billy Martin misused him causing him "permanent" arm damage. I guess Billy wanted to use Les more, and Les thought he should have been used less. Anyway, Les sued the Tigers and won his case and was to be given $111.00 a month for the rest of his life. The two sides later agreed to a lump sum and that's that story more or 'Les.
Finally, Matt Cain the next great pitcher, and more importantly, 20 game winner in 2007. Matt made his debut in 2005 and in his second season won double digits, just as Sugar and Les did, by going 13-12. In 2006 Cain struckout 179 and walked 87 in 190.2 innings. His final ERA was 4.15. Cain was somewhat inconsistent in 2006 and should improve in that regard in the upcoming season.
Cain has the perfect pitchers build, great lower base, and beautiful mechanics. When on his stuff is simply filthy. Cain's first seven starts last year were a little up and down but he sttled in to have a great year. If you take out his first seven starts from last season his ERA would drop from his final 4.15 to 3.43, which I feel is a better reflection of where he'll be this year. In those final 25 starts Cain did hit some rough spots, especially his last few starts but overall he showed great promise. This was especially true during a strecth from August 17th to September 14. During that span Cain made six starts, displayed his electric stuff, and completely dominated his opponents. His totals for those games were 5-0 42 IP, 43K's, 15BB's, and ERA of 0.21. That's right, 0.21, completely dominating.
Like I mentioned earlier, I know some of the resons many will argue that Cain is not the guy, but there are many things working in his favor. Remember, Cain pitches in a friendly pitchers park. Additionally, he pitches in the NL West where offenses are anemic at best. More or 'Les, Matt Cain will be much sweeter than "Sugar" Cain.
Week 3 - Gekko Jeopardy
That brought back schooltime memories of trying to make a 300 word essay into a 500 word essay.
On my tombstone-
Wait! I never had the perfect draft!
Wait! I never had the perfect draft!
Week 3 - Gekko Jeopardy
Bonderman...no thesis why
Sometimes I'm good and sometimes I'm bad....but I always try real hard.
Week 3 - Gekko Jeopardy
Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:
That brought back schooltime memories of trying to make a 300 word essay into a 500 word essay.
50:500 I think. Pay attention to the ratios! Actually, I'll never forgive you for this because your post made me curious enough to read it.
That brought back schooltime memories of trying to make a 300 word essay into a 500 word essay.
50:500 I think. Pay attention to the ratios! Actually, I'll never forgive you for this because your post made me curious enough to read it.Chance favors the prepared mind.
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Okay, Okay, I'm Sorry!
The abbreviated answer:
Who is Matt Cain?
The abbreviated answer:
Who is Matt Cain?
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a couple of good answers this time around. well done folks. keep up the good work!
Week 3 Winner is a TIE
headhunters...Ervin Santana
poopy tooth...Jason Schmidt
Both headhunters and Poopy Tooth will get their names tossed into the hat at the end of the 10th week.
week 4 question to be posted later tonight
Week 3 Winner is a TIE
headhunters...Ervin Santana
poopy tooth...Jason Schmidt
Both headhunters and Poopy Tooth will get their names tossed into the hat at the end of the 10th week.
week 4 question to be posted later tonight