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09-08-2010, 10:51 PM #61
Re: NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!
I was just going to bring up Hamilton's splits (and I like Josh!)
Home - 21 HR, 54 RBI, .395 BA, XBH 48, OPS 1.205
Road - 10 HR, 43 RBI, .327 BA, XBH 26, OPS .894
I don't hear squat about his splits being so skewed...
As far as The CY...
Ubaldo 18 W - 6 L, 2.79 ERA, 178 K, .750 WP
Halladay 17 W - 10 L, 2.36 ERA, 196 K, .630 WP
Wainwright 17 W - 10 L, 2.34 ERA, 184 K, .630 WP
Before the AS break, all I heard about was ERA being most important. If that is true, then Wainwright takes the CY at this point.
But if you look at all the stats, Ubaldo has given up the least Hits and the least HRs and has the lowest BA against.
Like the MVP, it will depend on how all three finish out their last 3 starts.
At this point with one owning the lead in each of the pitching Triple Crown categories, it is too close to call.
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09-08-2010, 11:00 PM #62
Re: NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!
As of close of business Wednesday:
Gargo
BA - .340
HR - 32
RBI - 100
Votto
BA - .326
HR - 32
RBI - 99
Pujols
BA - .311
HR - 36
RBI - 98
Infante
BA - .342
HR - 7
RBI - 40
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So now Cargo is within 4 HRs of Pujols and 1 RBI ahead of Votto AND, his Avg is now .002 below Infante. (I will HIGHLIGHT Infante's number when he hits the PAs)
This justs gets more exciting by the day!!! Another 'race' to follow besides the pennant race!
All the best -
Chris
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09-09-2010, 12:02 AM #63
Re: NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!
Wasn't trying to offend you or bring down anything on Cargo, matter of fact it was actually copy and pasted from another site.
As the triple crown slips away, think I am just trying to find more ways for Votto to reach the MVP award. Not trying to stir anything up, sorry about that!
By the way you are getting the last laugh with how the Rockies are pounding the Reds right now.Looking for: Joey Votto game used items.
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09-09-2010, 04:11 PM #64
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Re: NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!
As the Triple Crown slips away from whom?
I am not saying tat I think anybody will win it, because I don't. However I don't think the Triple Crown is slipping away from Carlos or Votto (Votto maybe because of average).
Just my opinion.
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09-09-2010, 04:34 PM #65
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09-09-2010, 06:25 PM #66
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Re: NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!
If Gonzalez can get the Rockies into the playoffs that would be quite an accomplishment. If they make it I think he wins the MVP easy. He has been on a tear last couple weeks. If they don't make it I think award is clearly Votto's.
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09-09-2010, 06:39 PM #67
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Re: NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!
Has to be Carlos Gonzalez. I was high on Votto for the majority of the year, but Gonzalez has stepped it up recently.
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09-09-2010, 06:43 PM #68
Re: NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!
Deny the altitude effect if you wish, it doesn't change the physics:
http://www.pdas.com/bb1.htm
The answer to your question is contained in the article. Not every batter will benefit from lower resistance, and some will benefit more than others. It's a function of the ball's initial velocity i.e. the speed at which it comes off the bat. The faster it travels when hit, the greater the benefit gained from lower resistence. In fact, the author quantifies the benefit as 9% greater distance for an average hitter. A stronger hitter with an inside-out stroke (think Carlos Gonzalez) will reap a bigger benefit.
None of this suggests that Carlos Gonzalez (for example) is not a skilled player. Quite the opposite, since the 'better' the hitter, the greater the benefit from playing at high altitude. But the effect is real.
Rick
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09-09-2010, 08:07 PM #69
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Re: NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!
I do not at all deny that the altitude has an effect on the ball's distance traveled (believe me, I cannot drive a golfball 300 yards several times per round at sea level).
I think Carlos Gonzalez is almost the perfect ballplayer for Colorado and Coors Field. The Rockies have used both the strategy of power hitters (Blake Street Bombers) and fast outfielders to cover the ground of the large outfield; Carlos Gonzalez has both power and speed which is ideal for a Rockies outfielder.
About the MVP I agree that it could go either way between Votto and Gonzalez, but if CarGo plays nearly as well as he has last couple weeks I think he will win it.
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09-10-2010, 03:44 AM #70
Re: NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!
Rick,
Do you attest that a 6-9 percent increase is a significant factor, in associating it with CarGo's success? I.e, to include it with major factors, such as his talent, etc...?
The Coors Field effect is BS, simply because it is composed of two main attributes: dry air - employing greater elasticity to the ball, and the thin air - allowing the ball to travel further, relative to initial velocity.
The humidor was set in place to negate the main-tier effect - the dry air effect. It was concluded that this was the main reason Coors launched so many bombs; where the thin air was second to this dilemma. Because only one variable out of the "Coors Field effect" has been constant (thin air) - on par with the decline in HRs since the introduction of the humidor - it's fair to deduce that the post-humidor air is not as significant as made out to be. Though, it will always be a hitters' park - this in combination with its spacious outfield.
Again, the Coors Field effect is fallacious because both variables are currently not employed. The term "A Coors Field product" implies the Coors Field effect, because of the stadium's past. This confusion is what gets Rox fans riled.
Logically speaking, I will not label Carlos Gonzalez as a product of Coors Field, after only one year. Let him falter on the road for two or so more years, then we will talk. While you did not say this: labeling CarGo as a product of Coors devalues his talent, as it gives him intrinsic mediocrity. I'm afraid I can not even label him as such, for just this year - see the Rockies team splits for '10.
Cheers,
Joe