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Around SBN: The Worst Team Ever Projected?

Why can't get have Neal Huntington? (

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071101&content_id=2290860&vkey=news _pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit
(This article put in front of my eyes thanks to the wonderful people at firejoemoorgan.com)

Sorry about the link but I'm not sure how to make it all neat...

But seriously, check out his answer to the first question. If our guys could talk confidently about half of those statistic values I would be amazed.

Advanced statistics? check.

Recognizing the importance of young talent vs. huge FA signings? check. (In all fairness, Bavasi has helped rebuild our farm system...)

Creative trades? check.

Obviously these are just words as of now, but I get the feeling that if we had this type of guy (cough, Chris Antonetti), we would be vastly improved in an instant... or at least an offseason.

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God, it's like he's channeling Dave Cameron
The last paragraph in that response is:

"That said, we will continue to stress the importance of our subjective evaluations. Succinctly stated, we believe that a combination of quality objective and subjective analysis will allow us to maximize our probability of success and to make the best possible decisions."

Sweeeet. I hope he succeeds.

by Corco on Nov 6, 2007 8:39 PM PST reply actions  

Awesome
I have a new bandwagon team.

by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 6, 2007 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

Not to be a downer or anything
but a lot of GMs can say all the right things and still do a poor job of making the actions reflect their words.

But that being said, I'd probably have an orgasm if just once I heard a Mariners GM say anything remotely like what Huntington did.

by JLC on Nov 6, 2007 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

while that's true
that new GM's tend to say what the fans want to hear at the beginning, but this plan is a lot more managable and seemingly achievable.

While Bavasi says, "we're going to land these 5 big free agents because I like their names, they're veterans, etc" (or something of the sort), he's saying that they're going to look at what the player has actual done and is projected to do.

That's how you build a championship organization.

If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he lucky?

by Brick on Nov 6, 2007 8:50 PM PST up reply actions  

And God
did I butcher that headline or what.

...insert excuse here...

If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he lucky?

by Brick on Nov 6, 2007 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

That's a good question
Why can't get have Neal Huntington? Or for that matter, why can't get have Antonelli?

"Good Blow this is, horny this makes me.  Get down do you?"
-- Yoda

Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 6, 2007 9:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh yeah, Yoda said that huh?
I thought I knew the gu... WAIT A MINUTE!
I will not make jokes in my sig. I will not make jokes in my sig. I will not...

by TIF @ Lookout Landing on Nov 6, 2007 9:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Wait
THATS A GREAT IDEA.  Yoda?!  And no, not that Doyle guy, but actually have Yoda be our GM.

by chrisisasavage on Nov 7, 2007 8:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Available Lincecum for trade is.
Sexson/Washburn/Cash reports internet.

by Jed MC on Nov 7, 2007 8:52 AM PST up reply actions  

Sucks hard does Sexson
Bench he needs sit.  Else more sucking he does.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 9:48 AM PST up reply actions  

That was a Chapelle show skit,
wasn't it?
I'm never blocking a fire exit.

by Thingray on Nov 7, 2007 3:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Yep.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by CapSea on Nov 7, 2007 4:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Quiet
You're starting to sound like Will Thompson.
If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he lucky?

by Brick on Nov 6, 2007 9:26 PM PST up reply actions  

I only jest
Your track record is somewhat superior.
If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he lucky?

by Brick on Nov 6, 2007 10:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Are you taking past performance over youth?!?
Wait, am I doing this wrong?
Refuse to progress!!

by Double06 on Nov 6, 2007 11:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Well when it's
Alex Rodruigez vs. Danny Almonte, I don't care how young he is, I still want A-Rod.

Yeah. I think I just compared Will Thompson to Danny Almonte. This diary has gotten way off track haha

If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he lucky?

by Brick on Nov 7, 2007 2:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Neal Huntington?
http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/images/2007/11/02/tRxKjbJg.jpg

Or Ron Howard?

http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/bigpicture/images/ronhoward.jpg

Dun Dun DUNNNNNN!!!!

I will not make jokes in my sig. I will not make jokes in my sig. I will not...

by TIF @ Lookout Landing on Nov 6, 2007 9:26 PM PST reply actions  

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