01-30-2010, 05:48 PM
<!--quoteo(post=78082:date=Jan 30 2010, 02:47 PM:name=bz)-->QUOTE (bz @ Jan 30 2010, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=78079:date=Jan 30 2010, 02:03 PM:name=KBwsb)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KBwsb @ Jan 30 2010, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Vitters came in at a high # 30. Apparently he just smokes the hell out of the ball, but has zero patience. (sigh)<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Getting on base is getting on base. I think the difference lies in what one enjoys watching. I like to see players get hits. I think that is exciting. I <i>do</i> enjoy watching a player work a 6 or 7 pitch at bat for a walk, however. But overall I much would much more enjoy watching a player get a hit.
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Beez, What I personally enjoy watching, and what helps builds a winning team, are 2 totally different things. I <i>love</i> watching all the things that are bad for "percentage baseball:" lots of bunts, fat guys trying to steal bases, complete games by dog-tired pitchers, all-or-nothing sluggers who either blast a 450-foot home run or twist themselves into a corkscrew by striking out...that shit is my <i>favorite stuff</i>.
However, at this point, I'd forego enjoying these circus-like pleasures for the far greater pleasure of the Cubs actually winning something.
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Beez, What I personally enjoy watching, and what helps builds a winning team, are 2 totally different things. I <i>love</i> watching all the things that are bad for "percentage baseball:" lots of bunts, fat guys trying to steal bases, complete games by dog-tired pitchers, all-or-nothing sluggers who either blast a 450-foot home run or twist themselves into a corkscrew by striking out...that shit is my <i>favorite stuff</i>.
However, at this point, I'd forego enjoying these circus-like pleasures for the far greater pleasure of the Cubs actually winning something.
There's nothing better than to realize that the good things about youth don't end with youth itself. It's a matter of realizing that life can be renewed every day you get out of bed without baggage. It's tough to get there, but it's better than the dark thoughts. -Lance