If I hear one more TV commentator even hint that there is even one modicum of significance in a 'pitching win', I'm going to need therapy. I've lost track of the great pitching outings just today, no Win for any of those pitchers. Then Mussina gives up 9 in 5 innings and gets the Win.
I've heard some state that agents actually use this stat in contract negotiations. Hard to believe, but if true, that's comical.
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Originally posted by Liquidhippo:
If I hear one more TV commentator even hint that there is even one modicum of significance in a 'pitching win', I'm going to need therapy. I've lost track of the great pitching outings just today, no Win for any of those pitchers. Then Mussina gives up 9 in 5 innings and gets the Win.
I've heard some state that agents actually use this stat in contract negotiations. Hard to believe, but if true, that's comical. It was Pettite not Mussina....
If I hear one more TV commentator even hint that there is even one modicum of significance in a 'pitching win', I'm going to need therapy. I've lost track of the great pitching outings just today, no Win for any of those pitchers. Then Mussina gives up 9 in 5 innings and gets the Win.
I've heard some state that agents actually use this stat in contract negotiations. Hard to believe, but if true, that's comical. It was Pettite not Mussina....
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See, its affecting me already....can't even get my facts straight.
Thanks Shawn.
Thanks Shawn.
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Originally posted by Liquidhippo:
See, its affecting me already....can't even get my facts straight.
Thanks Shawn. Greg, It sounds like the baseball season is wearing on you. Did you avoid all the injuries in football so far?
See, its affecting me already....can't even get my facts straight.
Thanks Shawn. Greg, It sounds like the baseball season is wearing on you. Did you avoid all the injuries in football so far?
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Funny you should ask...
First Round Pick - Steven Jackson
Second Round Pick - Brandon Jacobs
How's your team holding up?
First Round Pick - Steven Jackson
Second Round Pick - Brandon Jacobs
How's your team holding up?
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Originally posted by Liquidhippo:
Funny you should ask...
First Round Pick - Steven Jackson
Second Round Pick - Brandon Jacobs
How's your team holding up? My $1300 auction team has 550 points after three weeks. I wish I had that team in the main event!
In the main, I lost Jacoby Jones!! My team isn't playing well, but it least they can walk on the field! I need Brees and Tomlinson to play a lot better.
Funny you should ask...
First Round Pick - Steven Jackson
Second Round Pick - Brandon Jacobs
How's your team holding up? My $1300 auction team has 550 points after three weeks. I wish I had that team in the main event!
In the main, I lost Jacoby Jones!! My team isn't playing well, but it least they can walk on the field! I need Brees and Tomlinson to play a lot better.
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550 points...well, in that case I won't reveal my point total, somehow my team is 2-1, but its all smoke & mirrors...will be fortunate to finish .500 there.
While this season has worn on me, I'm lookin' forward to the draft already next spring. I assume you'll be in Vegas again?
While this season has worn on me, I'm lookin' forward to the draft already next spring. I assume you'll be in Vegas again?
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Originally posted by Liquidhippo:
550 points...well, in that case I won't reveal my point total, somehow my team is 2-1, but its all smoke & mirrors...will be fortunate to finish .500 there.
While this season has worn on me, I'm lookin' forward to the draft already next spring. I assume you'll be in Vegas again? I will be in Vegas.
550 points...well, in that case I won't reveal my point total, somehow my team is 2-1, but its all smoke & mirrors...will be fortunate to finish .500 there.
While this season has worn on me, I'm lookin' forward to the draft already next spring. I assume you'll be in Vegas again? I will be in Vegas.