Post 1000..A shot at the All Star Game

[bear]

Well, it took me longer than most to get to 1000 but here I am and I plan to win the all star game. As always, when this kinda talent assembles, anything can happen. I'm just looking for an edge. I'd probably be better off just watching this one BUT....I'll be on the Sluggers from the National League.Heres why.
1.Batting-Cal Ripken weakens the AL starting lineup.His 230ish BA stands out among this talent. Other than that the two starting lineups are pretty even.Both starting lineups have collective batting averages about .313........ Power- edge to the NL big time.Starters have 60+ more HRs and a collective slugging avg. 100 points higher than AL counterparts.......Reserves- nice edge to NL. Floyd-.349, Walker-.343, Berkman-.355, Giles-.344, Alou-.365, Casey-.332, Pujlos-.329, Guerrero-.328/ ALs best include Roberto-.356, Bernie-.322, Giambi + Sweeny at .327 Power edge to NL reserves.

2.Pitching. Of the starters the AL seems more hittable. Slight edge,collectively, to the NL with a WHIP of 1.16 to the AL 1.20. With Johnson,Park and Burkett ERAs all under 3.00 the edge goes to the NL starters if they don't walk themselves into trouble. These 3 have pitched 389 innings and given up only 288 hits. AL not as dominant on best
imho.

So i still need to look at the intangibles such as 1. whos hurtin 2. whos slumpin 3. whos pumped etc. but right now I'm on the NL
bear

 

[MadJack]

congrats on #1000!! nice write-up too!

do me a favor and email me.

thanks,

jack@madjacksports.com

 

[prospector]

hey ... no giving out of email addresses!

MadJack is right, Bear. That was an excellent write-up. saved me hours of searching and digging for that kind of info. which is just what i had been doing for the past half-hour.

thanks Bear

 

[kcwolf]

Excellent write-up Bear,

Don't forget Schilling is starting after going 7 innings yesterday.

gl!

kcwolf

 

[bear]

Thanks guys,
stats are a day or 2 old but very close.. fwiw.
I know Schilling is supposed to start KC but I would not be surprised if at game time we didnt see Randy J with the ball. Those 101 pitches on Sunday could threaten the start. Interesting stat Schilling,Johnson and Park have more Ks than all 5 AL starters combined.

Clemens v Piazza....just wanna see who wins
that one.
bear

 

[wigs]

good writeup, i think that under 10 is a good one. 13 of last 17 allstar games under 10(2 of 4 over were played at coors and camden) if schilling starts i might back off, but if not, i like under for a couple of reasons. we have seen the high strike advantage this year, well, we are going to see the guys that have used it to their advantage consistently over the first half. they can let it rip since they will be throwing 1 to 2 innings at most. plus the managers can mix and match in the last few innings bringing in righties or lefties, depending on the batter. dont get me wrong there are plenty of big hitters, but i believe the pitchers have the advantage here and should hold the lineups in check.

 

[bear]

Wigs...Under looks awful tempting but I,m leery...don't know why..so i' gonna pass on that. good luck.
and....its official RJ starts for the NL.
bear

 

[yyz]

Bear,

I have Clemens + a half a bat -155

 

[bear]

yyz,

Piazza + a tube of Denture cream +140
bear