tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538424.post5221608784120061681..comments2024-02-29T23:31:03.341-05:00Comments on Out Of Left Field: The ATJs report: Seeing victory and the moral high geekhoodsagerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08757652892056684490noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538424.post-65915331460106226642009-03-09T08:48:00.000-04:002009-03-09T08:48:00.000-04:00I must say, this entire process fascinates me. An...I must say, this entire process fascinates me. And I would totally be the guy with Delgado splitting time behind the plate (first 2 games of his career!) and in LF (your 1994 Opening Day Starter!), Molitor at 3B (he started there for the 15-14 game against the Phillies), Glaus at SS (now let us never speak of this again), and so on.<BR/><BR/>These posts are always entertaining, and always make me spend a solid 30 minutes on bbref.com.milwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10002772073299419819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538424.post-76577956164031557892009-03-07T16:39:00.000-05:002009-03-07T16:39:00.000-05:00Andrew, you have seen Teixeira play? He doesn't ha...Andrew, you have seen Teixeira play? He doesn't have an outfield skill set.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I'm still bitter I didn't think of it before Mr. Finn.sagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08757652892056684490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538424.post-56452234436554958262009-03-07T15:06:00.000-05:002009-03-07T15:06:00.000-05:00I like Chad's idea here, actually. For me, sports ...I like Chad's idea here, actually. For me, sports games are about trying new and unconventional moves that you might not see in real life (the Madden punting one you cited is a great example; I refuse to punt unless it's 4th and more than 10 yards, and I think real teams might do surprisingly well if they tried that strategy). Thus, Teixeira in LF might make sense depending on the rest of your lineup, even if the "real" GMs haven't tried that. That doesn't mean the realism/historical approach is wrong, either; for me, they're different ways to appreciate sports, so they're both valid. I just personally prefer trying something new instead of limiting myself by what's been done in the past.Andrew Bucholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156615450275929751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538424.post-19177046627129302672009-03-07T14:51:00.000-05:002009-03-07T14:51:00.000-05:00Thanks, Chad, means a ton coming from a bona fide ...Thanks, Chad, means a ton coming from a bona fide baseball writer ... I'm actually inspired to work in Hudson at third base and try Upshaw a little in left field.<BR/><BR/>The latter I can justify ... Upshaw was 6-feet tall, batted and threw left and wore No. 26, just like Adam Lind! OK, that's pretty tangential.sagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08757652892056684490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538424.post-61261934323840340422009-03-07T14:42:00.000-05:002009-03-07T14:42:00.000-05:00Wait 'til you notice this:Vlad Guerrero, shortstop...Wait 'til you notice this:<BR/><BR/>Vlad Guerrero, shortstop, Montreal Expos. <BR/><BR/>Seriously, I can see where you're coming from. Since I have no real attachment to the Angels -- I'm a Red Sox fan -- I suppose there's not much sentiment involved. (Other than carrying Lyman Bostock on the 25-man and Butch Hobson and Jerry Remy on the 40-man roster) The fun for me is trying creative things to see what works and what doesn't. And given that Thompson and Teixeira are probably my two best hitters, I had to try something creative (or dubious) to get them both into the lineup. I have a feeling it will end with a ball bouncing off Teixeira's head to cost me a shot at the division, but at least it'll be fun along the way. (FYI, he made an error that led to six unearned runs the other day. Nolan Ryan now hates his guts.)<BR/><BR/>Always enjoy your stuff, Neate.<BR/><BR/>-- chadChad Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183125917348296226noreply@blogger.com