Comments on: Lukkkkkkkkkkkkke http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/ Curiously Long Posts Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:28:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jonathan J http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67469 Jonathan J Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:11:24 +0000 http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67469 The fundamental flaw with the 100 people to fill a team is that a team has more like 25 guys. I would have much rather read an article that constructed a team that spoke to utility guys, middle relievers and related that we never hear about. As it was, the article wasn't much different than typically fantasy top 50's or top 100's that are published multiple times a week. The fundamental flaw with the 100 people to fill a team is that a team has more like 25 guys. I would have much rather read an article that constructed a team that spoke to utility guys, middle relievers and related that we never hear about. As it was, the article wasn’t much different than typically fantasy top 50’s or top 100’s that are published multiple times a week.

]]> By: Nine more than you deserve: Hochevar, Tillman and trade chat | Newstion.com http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67463 Nine more than you deserve: Hochevar, Tillman and trade chat | Newstion.com Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:02:18 +0000 http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67463 [...] • Prior to this season, Luke Hochevar had never quite delivered the minor league numbers to match his draft position (top overall pick in ‘06). Meanwhile, various other players from his class have already succeeded spectacularly in the big leagues (Lincecum, Brad Lincoln, Longoria, Kershaw, Scherzer, Joba). But Hochevar seemed to master Triple-A this year — he was 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 1.10 WHIP at Omaha — and he’s been unexpectedly overpowering in his last two starts for Kansas City (22 Ks, 0 BB). Check the video of his last start here and note all the swinging Ks (11 of 13). The curve looks like a true put-away pitch. We recommend Joe Posnanski’s quick write-up on Hochevar and the significance of his 13-K, no-walk start. "He has shown the clear potential for stardom," writes Joe. Hochevar will face Baltimore on Thursday. [JoePosnanski.com] [...] [...] • Prior to this season, Luke Hochevar had never quite delivered the minor league numbers to match his draft position (top overall pick in ‘06). Meanwhile, various other players from his class have already succeeded spectacularly in the big leagues (Lincecum, Brad Lincoln, Longoria, Kershaw, Scherzer, Joba). But Hochevar seemed to master Triple-A this year — he was 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 1.10 WHIP at Omaha — and he’s been unexpectedly overpowering in his last two starts for Kansas City (22 Ks, 0 BB). Check the video of his last start here and note all the swinging Ks (11 of 13). The curve looks like a true put-away pitch. We recommend Joe Posnanski’s quick write-up on Hochevar and the significance of his 13-K, no-walk start. "He has shown the clear potential for stardom," writes Joe. Hochevar will face Baltimore on Thursday. [JoePosnanski.com] [...]

]]> By: Warren Hynes http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67460 Warren Hynes Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:50:15 +0000 http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67460 Very exciting to see Hochevar pitching so well. Reasons to hope indeed ... Very exciting to see Hochevar pitching so well. Reasons to hope indeed …

]]> By: Nine more than you deserve: Hochevar, Tillman and trade chat | ReadSports.com - Your primary source for all sporting news http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67453 Nine more than you deserve: Hochevar, Tillman and trade chat | ReadSports.com - Your primary source for all sporting news Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:04:41 +0000 http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67453 [...] • Prior to this season, Luke Hochevar had never quite delivered the minor league numbers to match his draft position (top overall pick in ‘06). Meanwhile, various other players from his class have already succeeded spectacularly in the big leagues (Lincecum, Brad Lincoln, Longoria, Kershaw, Scherzer, Joba). But Hochevar seemed to master Triple-A this year — he was 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 1.10 WHIP at Omaha — and he’s been unexpectedly overpowering in his last two starts for Kansas City (22 Ks, 0 BB). Check the video of his last start here and note all the swinging Ks (11 of 13). The curve looks like a true put-away pitch. We recommend Joe Posnanski’s quick write-up on Hochevar and the significance of his 13-K, no-walk start. "He has shown the clear potential for stardom," writes Joe. Hochevar will face Baltimore on Thursday. [JoePosnanski.com] [...] [...] • Prior to this season, Luke Hochevar had never quite delivered the minor league numbers to match his draft position (top overall pick in ‘06). Meanwhile, various other players from his class have already succeeded spectacularly in the big leagues (Lincecum, Brad Lincoln, Longoria, Kershaw, Scherzer, Joba). But Hochevar seemed to master Triple-A this year — he was 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 1.10 WHIP at Omaha — and he’s been unexpectedly overpowering in his last two starts for Kansas City (22 Ks, 0 BB). Check the video of his last start here and note all the swinging Ks (11 of 13). The curve looks like a true put-away pitch. We recommend Joe Posnanski’s quick write-up on Hochevar and the significance of his 13-K, no-walk start. "He has shown the clear potential for stardom," writes Joe. Hochevar will face Baltimore on Thursday. [JoePosnanski.com] [...]

]]> By: Nine more than you deserve: Hochevar, Tillman and trade chat http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67450 Nine more than you deserve: Hochevar, Tillman and trade chat Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:38:31 +0000 http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67450 [...] • Prior to this season, Luke Hochevar had never quite delivered the minor league numbers to match his draft position (top overall pick in ‘06). Meanwhile, various other players from his class have already succeeded spectacularly in the big leagues (Lincecum, Brad Lincoln, Longoria, Kershaw, Scherzer, Joba). But Hochevar seemed to master Triple-A this year — he was 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 1.10 WHIP at Omaha — and he’s been unexpectedly overpowering in his last two starts for Kansas City (22 Ks, 0 BB). Check the video of his last start here and note all the swinging Ks (11 of 13). The curve looks like a true put-away pitch. We recommend Joe Posnanski's quick write-up on Hochevar and the significance of his 13-K, no-walk start. "He has shown the clear potential for stardom," writes Joe. Hochevar will face Baltimore on Thursday. [JoePosnanski.com] [...] [...] • Prior to this season, Luke Hochevar had never quite delivered the minor league numbers to match his draft position (top overall pick in ‘06). Meanwhile, various other players from his class have already succeeded spectacularly in the big leagues (Lincecum, Brad Lincoln, Longoria, Kershaw, Scherzer, Joba). But Hochevar seemed to master Triple-A this year — he was 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 1.10 WHIP at Omaha — and he’s been unexpectedly overpowering in his last two starts for Kansas City (22 Ks, 0 BB). Check the video of his last start here and note all the swinging Ks (11 of 13). The curve looks like a true put-away pitch. We recommend Joe Posnanski's quick write-up on Hochevar and the significance of his 13-K, no-walk start. "He has shown the clear potential for stardom," writes Joe. Hochevar will face Baltimore on Thursday. [JoePosnanski.com] [...]

]]> By: Bryan Adams http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67446 Bryan Adams Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:41:19 +0000 http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67446 It's getting to the point where making subjective "best" lists (or power rankings, or whatever) is an exercise in futility. You should just publish a master equation (OPS+ * AB / age, or whatever), rank the players according to it, and then tell people to either suggest a change to the equation or STFU. It’s getting to the point where making subjective “best” lists (or power rankings, or whatever) is an exercise in futility. You should just publish a master equation (OPS+ * AB / age, or whatever), rank the players according to it, and then tell people to either suggest a change to the equation or STFU.

]]> By: Joe http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67434 Joe Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:40:04 +0000 http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67434 These guys should play fantasy baseball. Roy Oswalt has 6 wins and a higher ERA, which means he has lower value. The indefensible position is how Justin Morneau is not considered one of the top 5 players in the game, or even the best player on his team. Watch 3/4 games a week and you'll see that he saves at least 1 error a week from happening at first and he gets more clutch hits than anyone on the team, Baby Jesus included - for all non MN residents that is Mauer. He's leading the AL in HR, RBI, and hitting .315. Basically he's doing everything Miguel Cabrerra was supposed to do this year. I don't know how it is possible, but the guy has won an MVP and is still under valued. These guys should play fantasy baseball. Roy Oswalt has 6 wins and a higher ERA, which means he has lower value.

The indefensible position is how Justin Morneau is not considered one of the top 5 players in the game, or even the best player on his team. Watch 3/4 games a week and you’ll see that he saves at least 1 error a week from happening at first and he gets more clutch hits than anyone on the team, Baby Jesus included – for all non MN residents that is Mauer. He’s leading the AL in HR, RBI, and hitting .315. Basically he’s doing everything Miguel Cabrerra was supposed to do this year. I don’t know how it is possible, but the guy has won an MVP and is still under valued.

]]> By: paul http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67426 paul Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:37:04 +0000 http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67426 I recall Maddux saying he didn't think he'd ever throw a no-hitter because he was too much around the plate, but, if he did, it would be a perfect game, because in games where he was unhittable, he also had perfect control. I seem to recall a few 1 and 2 hit shutouts. I agree it is much more odd that Pedro and Clemens don't have them. But I would give it to Pedro. He went 9, didn't give up a hit - that is the definition from the pitcher's perspective. I recall Maddux saying he didn’t think he’d ever throw a no-hitter because he was too much around the plate, but, if he did, it would be a perfect game, because in games where he was unhittable, he also had perfect control. I seem to recall a few 1 and 2 hit shutouts.

I agree it is much more odd that Pedro and Clemens don’t have them. But I would give it to Pedro. He went 9, didn’t give up a hit – that is the definition from the pitcher’s perspective.

]]> By: Brian Gunn http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67403 Brian Gunn Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:45:03 +0000 http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67403 "I think Wainwright's a mediocre pitcher in the midst of an unsustainable run." I'm not sure what the basis is for that opinion, Lance. Wainwright's fielding-independent pitching stats have been remarkably consistent during his ML career -- he's been getting incrementally better each year as a starter, but you would expect that as he matures, and there are certainly no sudden leaps to his record. What's more, he's bested Oswalt in FIP ERA in each of the past two seasons. What causes you to think Wainwright's run is not sustainable? “I think Wainwright’s a mediocre pitcher in the midst of an unsustainable run.”

I’m not sure what the basis is for that opinion, Lance. Wainwright’s fielding-independent pitching stats have been remarkably consistent during his ML career — he’s been getting incrementally better each year as a starter, but you would expect that as he matures, and there are certainly no sudden leaps to his record. What’s more, he’s bested Oswalt in FIP ERA in each of the past two seasons. What causes you to think Wainwright’s run is not sustainable?

]]> By: Daily Box Score 7/27: Or Is It Memorex? http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67378 Daily Box Score 7/27: Or Is It Memorex? Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:36:14 +0000 http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/07/26/lukkkkkkkkkkkkke/#comment-67378 [...] it mean that Hochevar, at the age of 25, is now finally firing on all cylinders? Joe Posnanski reminds us of the Bill James speculation that any player who has a 15K/0BB game is destined to be a good major league pitcher. But what [...] [...] it mean that Hochevar, at the age of 25, is now finally firing on all cylinders? Joe Posnanski reminds us of the Bill James speculation that any player who has a 15K/0BB game is destined to be a good major league pitcher. But what [...]

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