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- We examine halo gas cross sections and covering fractions, fc , of intermediate-redshift Mg II absorption selected galaxies. We computed statistical absorber halo radii, Rx, using current values of dN/dz and Schechter luminosity function parameters, and have compared these values to the distribution of impact parameters and luminosities from a sample of 37 galaxies. For equivalent widths Wr(2796) ≥ 0.3 , we find 43 ≤ Rx ≤ 88 kpc, depending on the lower luminosity cutoff and the slope, β, of the Holmberg-like luminosity scaling, R Lβ. The observed distribution of impact parameters, D, are such that several absorbing galaxies lie at D>Rx and several non-absorbing galaxies lie at D < Rx. We deduced that fc must be less than unity and obtain a mean of
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I don't know how it was where and when y'all were growing up, but my high school pretty much stopped teaching new material around Memorial Day, even though we didn't get out until the end of June. The last three weeks of school were dedicated to watching movies, sitting around chatting, and playing cards. My senior year, I took band and four AP classes, so after the AP tests and our spring concert were over in early May, I did nothing for the last seven weeks of school in five of my eight classes, to say nothing of the overwhelming force of senioritis.
With seven of the right MLB playoff spots locked up, this week has a definite "Last Month of School" vibe to it: we're all just sitting around, happy to have the chance to relax, but looking forward to what's to come even more. So in the spirit of end-of-the-school-year distractions, here's one: Wilson Valdez could have done something historic this season.
Now, Exxon hasn't been as bad as I had feared this season. When the Phillies replaced their injured offensive sparkplug and informal captain, Jimmy Rollins, with a man who had slugged .292 in 369 major league plate appearances, I feared the worst, but Valdez, mostly on the strength of his glove, has been pretty good. In 107 games, he's hit .257 with four home runs and seven stolen bases. Don't get me wrong: these are terrible offensive numbers, but considering his rock-bottom expectations and solid glove, I'll take them. In fact, Baseball-Reference rates him at 1.3 WAR this season, and FanGraphs at 0.5 WAR–not ideal starter numbers, but satisfactory from a player like Valdez.
There is, however, one offensive category in which Exxon is putting up record numbers: double plays grounded into. Wilson Valdez grounds into double plays the way Weezer puts out new albums nowadays–often, indiscriminately, and sometimes with disastrous results.
Wilson Valdez is tied for 14th in the major leagues in GIDP, with 20. That might not sound so bad, but consider the following: the league leader in that statistic, Kansas City's Billy Butler, has exactly 300 more plate appearances than Valdez (655 to 355). It's not that Valdez is grounding into so many double plays–it's that he's doing it in so few at-bats.
In the DH era, a player has grounded into 15 or more double plays while not qualifying for the batting title 290 times. 29 of them have grounded into 20 (including two Hall-of-Famers: Tony Gwynn and Jim Rice). One needs 502 plate appearances to qualify for the batting title, and most of the players on the list came to the plate 400 times or more. Again, Exxon has only 355 plate appearances. So how many players have had 20 GIDP in 375 PA or less in the DH era? Two. Wilson Valdez this year and some poor sap named Eddie Williams who grounded into 21 in 325 PA for the Padres in 1995.
Let's extrapolate, and place Valdez's absurd GIDP rate in historical context. The single-season record for GIDP is 36, set by Jim Rice in 1984. Rice put up that remarkable stat in 708 plate appearances, almost exactly twice Valdez's total. For those of you without a calculator handy, that's one double play every 19.67 plate appearances. The career record is held by Cal Ripken, Jr., who grounded into 350 in 12,883 career plate appearances–that's one every 36.81 PA. Valdez this season grounds into a double play every 17.75 plate appearances. Given adequate playing time, Valdez would demolish both of those records.
And how about this–he's come to the plate with a runner on first and less than two out only 82 times this season. In those plate appearances, he has 20 GIDP, and only 18 hits. I'll repeat that for the cheap seats: with a runner on first and less than 2 outs, Wilson Valdez is more likely to ground into a double play than he is to get a hit. "Dreadful" hardly does that statistic justice. I'm reaching into my bag of adjectives and coming out with words ordinarily used to describe war criminals, livestock rapists, and "We Built This City" by Starship.
Of course, he has turned 35 double plays in the field this season, so he's making up for it at least somewhat. I guess the takeaway lesson from this is that when Wilson Valdez is in the lineup, expect outs to come in bunches. Just thought you might like to know.
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Hey, Hurley is good stuff and Raditude isn't nearly as bad as everyone gives it credit for. They cut a little loose for it but its still good-spirited and fun.
And I <3 Wilson Valdez.
It NEVER fails! Someone has to sh*t all over everything with some unnecessary, gratuitous negativity.
Without Wilson Valdez, we're not in the playoffs, let alone NL East Champions.
Dobbs almost never hits into double plays, primarily because he rarely makes contact, and when he does, it is usually a pop-up. The only nice thing I can say about Dobbs this year is he routinely provided a reason for me to explain the infield fly rule to my kids.
The one big comment is "Valdez had only 355 ABs". If someone told you in March that Wilson Valdez was going to get 355 ABs replacing Utley, Rollins, and Polanco, what would your over/under on wins be? 78? Maybe 82? Agree that there are too many GIDP, but in 355 ABs, only struck out 42 times, and has been rock solid on defense.
PA H R RBI BB SI GIDP Avg
Valdez 355 84 33 33 19 42 20 257
Other* 345 61 25 33 21 67 3 191
(Other is Dobbs, Castro, and Ransom – Dobbs owns a 3rd baseman's glove, doesn't know how to use it, Castro is comparable defensively, but doesn't have the arm, Ransom is decent at 3rd, no so good at ss or 2nd).
Valdez gets a free pass in my book for his D and not atrocious hitting.
Wilson Valdez is a utility infielder. He is supposed to be a good fielder and a below-average hitter. In my opinion, he was a god's-send this year as he filled in well for injured players. He hussled and was a genuine asset to this team. To expect more from him in his role in 2010 is assinine. He deserves an ovation.
Given that Valdez is usually batting 8th, when he comes up to the plate with a runner on first and less than two outs, doesn't it make sense for him to bunt, thus ensuring that at the very least, the lineup gets turned over? Also, note that while he isn't an especially speedy runner, he is a solid bunter and would probably be far less likely to bunt into a double-play than he would be to ground into one?
The worst case scenario would be a bunted double-play. But the best case would be the top of the order starting the next inning, or better yet, the pitcher keeping the inning alive. Also, note that when bunting, you force the opposing pitcher (often times) to make a play, which can increase the chances of an error. I don't have any stats to back up this theory, but it has to be worth a thought, considering the 20 double-plays to 18 hits data listed in the article.
Eastern High School – stopping teaching in mid-May? I can absolutely validate that, as I was there to experience it. Love to see the Vikings get their due on the message boards!
Thank you, Kate!!
"Terrible offensive numbers" Really???????
.257 isn't "terrible" for anyone….let alone a utility guy.
Seriously…some of you writers have to constantly over-analyze everything.
Kate is right….Without Valdez this season is lost.
Valdez's OBP is .302
The only Phillies with more than 100 PA who have a lower OBP this year are Greg Dobbs and Juan Castro (RIP).
His fielding is a nice stop-gap, but he's nothing special and is only a cult hero because he hasn't been as God-awful as the rest of the bench bats not named Gload.
And, frankly, I think it would be fun to laugh at this absurd rate of double playing. It's a fun thing, not a "we're dumping dirt all over Wilson Valdez" thing. I believe our reputations may be starting to precede us.
In fact, I will go out on a limb and say that…right now…for THIS postseason….I would rather see Valdez in there instead of J-Roll.
Jimmy isn't even close to being healthy. He said so himself. Valdez can more than hold his own.
The infield is a problem. Nagging injuries to Polly and J-Roll…and only Valdez to really truly fill in. That's why Dobbs (gulp!) may have to be on the roster.
Again….Without Valdez this year…and I don't think the Phillies are where they are right now.
As far as I'm concerned…I'll call that "SOMETHING special"
Sh*t on him if you must. But the truth is the truth, ex-Phrontiersmen, Paul and Michael.
It's true, the Phillies would never have won 94+ games without their barely-above-replacement utility infielder. You can't find those anywhere else in the MLB!
Wilson Valdez has a .660 OPS. That's around 30% below league average. He's hitting .257/.308/.358. He's struck out more than twice as many times as he's walked. He's grounded into 20 double plays in 355 PA.
Yes, he's been an acceptable fill-in while Rollins has been down. Yes, he has a good glove by all indications. It's patently ridiculous, however, to say that the Phillies would be anywhere but where they are now without Wilson Valdez. This is because there are tons of Wilson Valdezs in the league — the shortstop position is glutted with well-below-average-bats and good defenders. That's the nature of the position. You can find them on the waiver wire, in the minors, and as throw-ins with trades.
The point of all this is not to be overly-negative, or dismiss Wilson Valdez's contribution, or to "over-analyze" or whatever else you think. The point is that, I'm sorry Chuck, but you and Kate are tremendously overrating Wilson Valdez. By a lot. A whole lot. This seems to happen perennially in Philadelphia, especially when the broadcasting crew and media take it upon themselves to heap undue praise on any backup that gets significant playing time, which they certainly have in Valdez's case.
Valdez has held his own on the defensive side while Rollins has been out, but he is far from irreplaceable. And the Phillies would be right where they are now without him, on the backs of a tremendous starting rotation and the talents of Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jayson Werth, Carlos Ruiz, etc.
Wilson Valdez has been a bit above average fielder, and a horrible batter. He has far exceeded expectations, but only because expectations were so low.
If you looked up Replacement Level Player, you'd see a picture of Wilson Valdez. If you looked up Wilson Valdez, you'd see a picture of a scorebook with 6-4-3 written in it.
Anyone remember Inning-Endy Chavez? Wilson Valdez is literally that guy but an infielder.
Except he's a worse hitter.
And I'm not saying Valdez is a star, either.
But he deserves a lot more respect than this waste of time article gives him. He's the most valuable utility player of the year.
Like I said, without Valdez, we're not even in the playoffs.
Paul, if you honestly believe this is a "fun thing," and not "we're dumping dirt all over Wilson Valdez" thing, you must be reading humor into a piece of writing that contains none.
Myself, Kate, Chuck, Bart Shart, and bfo_33, don't seem to see any "fun" whatsoever in bashing a reserve infielder–originally signed to a minor league contract, no less–who was called upon more than anyone could ever have expected and did the job admirably.
Oh my god people are actually arguing that Wilson Friggin Valdez is the reason the Phillies made the playoffs. Forget the fact that the waiver wire is full of guys who have Valdez' skills (only sans the GiDPs) such as Felipe Lopez, Jose Lopez, Willie Bloomquist, Josh Wilson, etc.
Valdez should only see ABs in the postseason in extra-inning games when the rest of our entire bench has already been burned by Cholly's hilarious-yet-reliable mismanagement of assets.
Also, are we seriously using batting average, and an anemic .257 batting average at that, to justify Valdez getting at bats?!
Also also, Ben Zobrist and his 3.0 WAR easily wins as most valuable utility player. Valdez's WAR is 0.5. Barely above being a replacement player.
If we can't pick on a guy for something like this, there is probably nothing critical that we can write that would sit well with you.
Valdez last ten games-
5 walks and 9 hits -14 for 31- That's an OBP of .451 Paul. I could care less about his historic stats the rest of the year, the ones that matter are the ones posted at the end when we needed help because JRoll went down. Oh and I think there was a concurrent 11 game winning streak in which the team committed exactly zero errors in there somewhere. Defense up the middle in MLB is a critical stat for championship teams and Wilson Valdez was part of that. Oh and, interesting use of the word "y'all" Michael.
Hooray for using arbitrary end points, small sample sizes and hilariously bad stats (errors? really?!!) to "prove" a point!
Hey George I need to perform further scientific analysis but preliminary results indicate that you are the Most Serious Person on the Internet.
Wilson Valdez is the savior of this season. Enough said
That fireball arm is incredible one of the best i have seen. you can hang some laundry on his throws
If you take a glance at J-roll's 2010 and Valdez's 2010 stats, you'll see that they've put very similar numbers… Now add to that the fact that J-roll isn't and won't be 100% healthy this postseason… and I feel like the safer bet is to go with Valdez in our NLDS games (unless J-roll shows some signs of life in the next few games). On the other hand, J-roll has the *it* factor and some magic postseason moments in his record.
Plus, something nobody has mentioned and may sound crude: Having Valdez on the lineup also means: Victorino leads off (instead of Jimmy) –that's good!—; Chooch gets bumped up one spot on the lineup –that's good!– . Even if we bring J-roll back right now, he'd probably bat 6 or higher in the order… that would mean that RAUUULL would get bumped down to the 7th spot (gulp!).
Those are the unintentional consequences of Jimmy not being in the lineup. Despite Wilson's GIDP, the lineup flows somewhat better from 1-7 as it is.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that it would be nice to get Jimmy swinging well for the postseason, as long as he's not batting leadoff.
This site is poison. Too much negativity. Did Jeff write this article? I see a lot of people with very little baseball knowledge making asinine posts about a 3rd string infielder who stepped up in a big way. Remember Juan Castro? Yeah, him. If Valdez hadn't stepped up the way he did, we'd have seen 400 AB from Juan Castro. Can you imagine that? How about Eric Bruntlett? Do I need to even go there?
I don't care about Ryan Howard's K's, and I don't care about Wilson Valdez's GIDP. Ya know why? Because they do so much in other areas. Valdez has been far above average in the field. He has a cannon. He also has quite a few clutch hits this season with big RBI's. Anyone who doesn't know this, hasn't been paying attention and shouldn't be voicing a negative opinion about the man.
It never ceases to amaze me how a good portion of our fans do nothing but complain. 4 straight divisions, possibly the best team in the game, and here you are, whining about a career minor leaguer who stepped up big time and helped this team win the division. You ought to be ashamed of yourselves.
# Sam Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
That fireball arm is incredible one of the best i have seen. you can hang some laundry on his throws
YES! Exactly. I wonder why no one ever tried to make him a pitcher. He's gotta be topping off in the mid 80's on some of his throws.
I think you are missing the point. When is the article coming out about the poor bunting technique of Roy Halladay, or how slow Carlos Ruiz is? Valdez was brought in as a defensive replacement, originally intended to get maybe 80 ABs. He's played solid defense at three different infield positions. Is he the best defensive player on the team? No – but right now he's better than Jimmy Rollins (defenisively or at the plate – I hope Jimmy gets it together quick, but only has 4 more games to do it). Anything off the bat is a bonus.
Maybe on your way home tonight, you can pick on some 3rd graders for being short.
Without Valdez's (and the rest) defense, the starting pitching would have been in even more trouble while the bats were slumping.
And this is not "fun." This is why Philadelphia fans have such a bad reputation, because we trash for "fun." It's one thing to trash other teams in good fun, but this is just stupid. Is there really nothing else to blog about?
Hangover Part II: Rollins 6, Valdez 4, Victorino 8, Sweeney 3, Francisco 7, Mayberry 9, Dobbs 5, Hoover 2, Blanton 1
I think what we have here is a problem of expectations. Paul and Michael obviously expect baseball players to be good, or at least not be a massive void at the plate when there is a man on first, while everyone else is happy with league-average mediocrity.
To each their own I guess, but I don't see why we shouldn't point out flaws, especially ones as blatant and back-breakingly painful as Valdez' constant GIDPping
Wilson Valdez has been a savior in the field this season. I honestly think the double plays thing is a is freak thing. An aberration. You could have Eric Bruntlett, I guess. I'll be glad to take him on the post season roster.
The Dipsy
Also, are we seriously using batting average, and an anemic .257 batting average at that, to justify Valdez getting at bats?!
So are you saying that J-Roll and his .245 average shouldn't be back in the starting lineup? Cause .257 > .245.
Once is a fluke, twice is an aberration, 20 is a pretty consistent pattern of hitting soft ground balls with a runner on first and getting doubled up.
Just for fun-Jimmy Rollins talks about Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg and the music business: http://bit.ly/9Ghchy
biz I would much rather have Rollins' .693 OPS than Valdez' .660. Batting average is not a good metric to compare offensive value when we have things like OBP and SLG.
Without saying it, Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee made it clear Tuesday that Roy Halladay will pitch Game 1 in the postseason against an opponent still to be determined.
Conventional wisdom has been that the Phillies will follow Halladay with Cole Hamels in Game 2 and Roy Oswalt in Game 3 to split up the two righthanders, but there are strong indications now that Oswalt will pitch Game 2 and Hamels Game 3.
"It's going to be Oswalt in Game 2, you can bet on it," a baseball source said Wednesday.
It would make a lot of sense regardless of the opponent, but especially if the Phillies face the Cincinnati Reds.
To each their own I guess, but I don't see why we shouldn't point out flaws, especially ones as blatant and back-breakingly painful as Valdez' constant GIDPping
I don't see why you feel the need to point out the flaws of a career minor leaguer who stepped up and helped this team win the division. It's a shame that we don't have Hanley Ramirez riding the pine for instances such as these, but given that we've had Juan Castro, Eric Bruntlett, and Greg Dobbs playing utility infield for us in the past, I would think you would be grateful for a guy like Valdez. Instead, you feel some need to point out his flaws.
I have to question exactly what is wrong with people who "feel the need" to do the things you "feel the need" to do.
***I think you are missing the point. When is the article coming out about the poor bunting technique of Roy Halladay, or how slow Carlos Ruiz is? Valdez was brought in as a defensive replacement, originally intended to get maybe 80 ABs. He's played solid defense at three different infield positions. Is he the best defensive player on the team? No – but right now he's better than Jimmy Rollins (defenisively or at the plate – I hope Jimmy gets it together quick, but only has 4 more games to do it). Anything off the bat is a bonus. ***
But the point of this article is not to talk about how good Wilson Valdez is, OR how bad Wilson Valdez is. It is to point out that he hits into a hilarious number of double plays. This is pure fluff and people are gettin' all MAD and stuff.
@Manny – It's not Jimmy Rollins' fault that Charlie won't move him down in the order. Having a hitter so bad he has to bat 8th and forces you to move someone better suited to leadoff up to the top is not a positive outcome.
so with your argument…
"an anemic .257 batting average to justify getting Valdez at-bats."
…wth that argument…Jimmy Rollins shouldn't be getting at-bats…earlier in the year when Raul was struggling he shouldn't have been getting at-bats….Chase Utley was close to that too (at one point I thinkmhis avg was .268)….and so forth.
Come to think of it…wasn't Ryan Howard hovering around .250 or so for part of last season? I suppose he shouldn't have gotten at-bats, either…
Thank God Charlie, Ruben and the rest of the Phillies management doesn't take the advice of some of you so-called geniuses.
HERE IS A TAKE ON WILSON GUYS-In the first part of our Phillies series, Know Your Role, in preparation for the playoffs: Wilson Valdez. http://bit.ly/ajZzJl
I think how personally some of you are taking criticisms of Wilson Valdez is an indication of how objective you're capable of being about him. And to continue to note that not much was expected of him is missing the point: the fact that nobody expects anything of a defensive replacement is exactly why you could get any number of players from around the MLB or in the minors to do exactly what Wilson Valdez has done this season — a bad bat and good defense at shortstop. This is not to say he didn't make a contribution, it's just that his contribution is very replaceable, so it's ridiculous to say things like "The Phillies would not be in the playoffs without Wilson Valdez."
I mean, take a step back people, some of you are getting positively irate about people pointing out that Wilson Valdez just isn't a very good baseball player. Philadelphia fans don't get a bad reputation because they point out which of their players aren't good; they get a bad reputation because as a Phillie you're all embracing him as a savior, and if he were on any other team you wouldn't hesitate to knock him. Think hard about how much the media narrative is driving your opinion on this topic.
And does critically evaluating a fringe major leaguer provoke the "negadelphia" and "typical negative Phillie fan" comments, while these notions are nowhere to be seen when people, including commenters from this very site, bash consistently great players like Ryan Madson, Jayson Werth, etc.
To put it a different way, Chris Wheeler fucking LOVES this guy.
The proper way to frame your opinion of something is to listen to Chris Wheeler, and then think the exact opposite thing.
"And why does" is obviously what I meant to type there.
I'm perfectly able ot be objective about Valdez. He grounds into a lot of DP's. How's that?
What I'm also able to say, which apparetnly you are not, is that he has stepped up in a big way this year. He's played great D, has a cannon, and has provided some clutch hits. I'm willing to overlook his GIDP because I remember Juan Castro and Eric Bruntlett.
Btw, IMO, Valdez has had a better year than Jimmy. How's that for objective?
This is not "all in good fun."
My dad says, "Oh, Double-Play Valdez" each time he steps to the plate and I laugh a bit and shrug, because he's making fun of me because I like Valdez.
To actually put all the time and effort into such a mean-spirited, negative exercise is not FUN. Don't even try to sell this as not being mean-spirited, because the language in the article proves otherwise.
"Here comes Double-Play Valdez," is all in good fun.
Actually going out and researching these stats for no good reason other than to trash someone who's helped our team reach the play-offs is completely pointless. Shame on this site for allowing this kind of pointless negativity. "Fluff?" Try "garbage."
It's not like Valdez was released or left off the post-season roster and this negative piece was supposed to be defending such a move.
Chase Utley was slumping like mad even before he was injured. No one's going off and looking up his stats during the great bat blackout of 2010.
No one's timing Schneider or Ruiz from the plate to first base.
There's no guarantee that any other utility player in the mold of a Wilson Valdez would have done what he's done this year.
"Cult heroes" help teams win pennants….and World Championships. Baseball history is littered with them. Brian Doyle of the late 70's Yankees and Craig Counsell of the '97 Marlins come to mind.
Point is…good teams….CHAMPIONSHIP teams….need people like Wilson Valdez to help them win.
And, yes…whether you choose to embrace the fact or not….Wilson Valdez HAS been a savior this year.. No media member had to convince me of that.
GOD I HOPE THIS IS NOT TRUE!-just announced Sweeney will be left of the NLDS roster in favor of Dobbs……..I AM CHECKING INTO THIS!!!!
Every time Eric Bruntlett was on base in a World Series game, he scored a run.
That's the walking, talking definition of clutch contributor!! I can't believe people think badly of him!!!
Right now…I would take Eric Bruntlett over Greg Dobbs.
I guess Ruben figured that Sweeney's WAR wasn't good enough….so they left him off.
In all seriousness…really?? he's not on the roster ?? What the…..???!!!!
I find that hard to believe. Source?
They've got to have a righthanded batter off the bench. Clearly, Gload is the go-to guy from the left. Sounds fishy.
Bruntlett was one of the worst players in Phillies history. Check the stats.
The Dipsy
Forgot about Benny Fresh. How could I?
Regardless, I think last night was Dobbs's audition for a postseason spot. He didn't make a very strong argument in his favor.
God help us.
***Chase Utley was slumping like mad even before he was injured. No one's going off and looking up his stats during the great bat blackout of 2010. **
Ok, I will. Why? Because baseball statistics are fun!
Chase got hurt on June 28th. His batting line was .277/.383/.466. (.849 OPS)
His current batting line for the year is .278/.391/.454 (.843 OPS)
Chase is having a down year (for Chase). He's getting on base as well as ever, but his power clearly suffered from the injury. His OPS+ is 126 (100 is league average).
Valdez's batting line for the season is .257/.302/.358 (.660 OPS)
His batting line as a second baseman is .248/.295/.347 (.642 OPS)
Wilson is having an incredible year (For Wilson). His slugging is 30 points higher than it has ever been, but is 100 points below Chase (and 20 points below Jimmy, who is having a horrible year but still better than Wilson Valdez). His OPS+ is 76 (Again, 100 is average). His career OPS+ is 63.
Also Ruiz runs the bases really well, catcher or no. Remember who scored without a throw from 1st base with only 1 out on Jimmy's double in the NLCS last year?
To put it a different way, Chris Wheeler freaking LOVES this guy.
The proper way to frame your opinion of something is to listen to Chris Wheeler, and then think the exact opposite thing.
That shows just how much I can't stand Greg Dobbs….
…..the fact that I would rather have Eric Bruntlett….. "one of the worst players in Phillies history"…..
…..over him.
Dipsy telling people to look at the stats. Delicious irony.
We should go out and get Wilson Valdez teeshirts made. He is the face of the 2010 Phillies. We should be talking to artists to begin on his statue in front of the stadium. We should be grateful to this wonderful little man who fills so many infield holes so effectively. A bit hyperbolic, but you do get the drift that Wilson Valdez in indeed a contributor to this team in 2010. He does not deserve to be disrespected.
Real bad wether today in DC I think they dont get this one in.
Valdez ia the most pleasent suprise of the team.
Again Chuck — I have to back your thoughts on Dobbs. I'd PAY a little leaguer over Dobbs. Anyone but Dobbs. Just say NO to Dobbs. I vote NO TO DOBBS. That should do it.
I read all the above posts. The numbers were informative, the opinions interesting. I honestly think both sides have salient points. The truth is the real Wilson Valdez falls in the middle. In the beginning every time he was on the field or stepped to the plate, I realized I'd developed a silent mantra, 'Oh pls let us come out the other side of this in one piece. It's not fair – it's not fair.'
Like bfo, Chuck, Kate, George, Andrew, Bart & others I'm sure I left out, I grew to really like the guy. He not only hung in there in a difficult sports environment, with a team that was having problems, but he worked hard & we could see it. A few wks later his fielding was well above average & he wasn't hitting into double plays every AB. Lately his fielding has been terrific.
Would we not be here w/o Valdez? I doubt that. Like Phylan, I think that fact has more to do with Uncle Charlie, Polanco (Mr. Consistency), Ibanez, Werth, Ruiz (& his 2nd Schneider & 3rd Hoover), Howard (& his 2nd Gload & 3rd Sweeney), Halladay, Hamels (never thought I'd say that one), Durbin, Contreras (sadly today's Jeltz), possibly even Lidge, and definitely the acquisition of Oswalt.
Someone else would've been in Valdez' spot. They also would've risen to the expected play of the rest of the Phillies. They would've found the relaxed clubhouse environment that Halladay & Sweeney both talk so respectfully & happily about just as fun to be in. They too would've wanted to stay just as I'm sure Wilson does.
I meant to include this — I'm not sure why Michael Baumann felt he wanted to write the article to begin with though. I don't think I understand the point. Wilson Valdez has served his purpose and performed admirably. Let it go.
Probably because this is a Phillies blog about the Phillies and he thought he'd write something about a Phillie who was flirting with a significant milestone.
But to read the comments of Kate you'd think he sought out Wilson's family and told them he was a child molester. You guys are just ridiculous. Seriously, look at yourselves. You're canonizing a below-average backup thrust into a starter role because he wasn't a total catastrophe.
"It's OK if my dad makes an off-hand remark about how he hits into a lot of double-plays but the second you actually research that fact and god forbid actually write about it, you sir have crossed the line!"
Like, can we evaluate this statement for a second?
Michael Baumann wrote it because he just wants to innecessarily stir up the pot and say things that make no sense. And it's interesting that whenever he or Paul Boye write one of these ridiculous columns….that's when guys like Phylan and Publius show up.
If they want to de-value Valdez…so be it. I am choosing to embrace his presence on this team…and I'll be laughing my a$$ off when he wins the Phillies a few postseason games…
It's actually hilarious to me how offended you all are about this.
Nobody's "canonizing" the guy.
But we're saying that he is a major reason why the Phillies are where they are.
Like I said…if you wish to DE-VALUE him…go ahead.
But don't come back on here and sing his praises when he helps win them a game or two in the postseason.
I'm not offended at all. I just think your DE-VALUATION of him is off-base.
What they going to leave Sweeney off the Roster this is insane? As far as Valdez i think he has held his own. Double Play Exxon has done an admirable job. He was never known for his bat but .257 isnt as bad. He was a 3rd stringer and for a 3rd stringer he has been doing a great job. If we would of hit into lets say 10 double plays we wouldnt even be having this discussion. Great plays save close games which the Phillies have been in plenty of this year. He is like that 7th man on a basketball team. The little contributions can make a difference.
I don't understand where all the offense is coming from. Here is what I got from the article:
"Holy crap, Wilson Valdez hits into a lot of double plays. Everyone knew it was a bunch, but it really is that many."
He even wrapped it all up high-school style in the last paragraph. When Wilson Valdez is in the game, you get two outs on a single batted ball a lot. The end!
Where is everyone getting this accusation of horribleness from? The entire article is wholly about double plays re: Wilson Valdez. Why are people angry about this?
I'm not devaluing him Chuck, I'm assigning him his proper value, if you read what I've said in this thread. You're overvaluing him.
Valdez has been a bright spot in a spotty season.
I won't be so quick to defend Phillies fans the next time someone reminds me we always find something to complain about.
I don't care that someone did the research into ol' Double-Play Exxon. The facts of the opinion piece are not in dispute.
What I find offensive is the mean-spirited, derogatory, dismissive way this "article" treats a guy who has more than pulled his weight this season, and unexpectedly so.
No one's going to convince me that we would have made it further than the Wild Card without Wilson Valdez and the other bench, back-up, and utility players like him. Brian Schneider also won us a game right before the All-Star break, if I recall.
I guess you could interpret it as mean-spirited, derogatory, and dismissive, if you completely ignored this paragraph:
Now, Exxon hasn't been as bad as I had feared this season. When the Phillies replaced their injured offensive sparkplug and informal captain, Jimmy Rollins, with a man who had slugged .292 in 369 major league plate appearances, I feared the worst, but Valdez, mostly on the strength of his glove, has been pretty good. In 107 games, he's hit .257 with four home runs and seven stolen bases. Don't get me wrong: these are terrible offensive numbers, but considering his rock-bottom expectations and solid glove, I'll take them. In fact, Baseball-Reference rates him at 1.3 WAR this season, and FanGraphs at 0.5 WAR–not ideal starter numbers, but satisfactory from a player like Valdez.
Which is exactly what most of us have been saying – he did what was expected. And I'm guessing you didn't really read much of the article so you probably did ignore it.
I don't know why you're comparing him to Brian Schneider, since Schneider has an OPS 80 points higher, and is actually producing at nearly league average at the plate. What you don't understand is that there are tons of available players exactly like Wilson Valdez. This is why the Phillies would be right where they are now without him. If you can't be convinced of something so demonstrably true, then why are you bothering to "debate" the topic with a closed mind?
As I recall the MANAGER said Wilson might be the MVP of the team. You know, the best manager in the majors this year.
You can't say that for sure…that "the Phillies would be right where they are now without him".
Maybe there are other players that are "exactly like Wilson Valdez"….with their numbers.
But Valdez has brought something INTANGIBLE to the equation that maybe a player "exactly like" him wouldn't have brought.
You…and I…and Kate…and the next person….don't really know that…and we never will. But you can't make the statement that you did.
And again…"terrible offensive numbers" doesn't describe Valdez when the guy is hitting .257.
Not .157
The bottom line is…and I will stick to it….is that the Phillies are DAMN lucky that they had Wilson this year. And give props to Ruben for seeing something in him that led to his becoming a Phillie.
Oh, and Phylan, I read the entire article. Just sayin'
If you're making a positive assertion that there is something "intangible" about Valdez, some intangible thing so important that the Phillies would be in a significantly different position without him, the burden of proof is on you to demonstrate that it exists; you can't simply say "you don't know!" and act like that means anything. I've used demonstrable facts to qualify Valdez's contribution to the Phillies, you must do the same.
Case in point: Valdez's chemistry with Utley and Howard is almost Rollins-esque in nature. Unless you're going to try to tell me there's nothing unusual about the chemistry of the infield triple-headed monster of Rollins, Utley, and Howard.
Valdez and Mike Sweeney fit right in with this club.
They plugged Juan Castro in the same spot and he didn't produce the way Valdez did. So there's *something* there that Valdez brought to the table that Castro didn't.
And a half-hearted backhanded compliment doesn't render the rest of the piece innocuous.
It's mean-spirited and unnecessarily negative, especially for a guy who has more than earned the respect and gratitude of the club and the fans.
Baseball isn't only about the numbers, it's about the guys playing it.
Phylan, here's the defintion of intangible:
The fact is that NONE OF US KNOW for sure whether someone else with similiar stats as Wilson Valdez would have brought the same thing to the team…..and made it so that the manager said, as someone above just suggested, "that Wilson might be the MVP of the team"
I didn't say that. SandPhlea didn't say that (he just recalled it)
CHARLIE MANUEL said it.
And I think that the MANAGER might know better than any of us whether or not someone is valuable or not…whether he has those "INTANGIBLES" or not.
Again…NONE OF US KNOW what would have happened if someone else was in there instead of Valdez. Maybe the Phillies would have doen the same thing. Maybe they would have 110 wins. Or maybe they would now be on the outside looking in.
And sometimes "demonstrable facts" don't tell the whole story. You can't just sabrmetric everything to death.
Why can't you just accept the fact that Valdez has been a major benefit to this team…and leave it at that. Stop over-analyzing and over-thinking every single thing about this beautiful game.
None of us know, but I have a pretty good idea based on the facts that are available. You are asserting something you cannot even define or explain that makes Wilson Valdez substantially more important to the team than his performance indicates. You have to prove that, if you want me to be convinced. This isn't about sabermetrics, at all, so don't even bring it up. I've used nothing but conventional stats – average, on base percentage, slugging, OPS – to talk about Valdez's contribution.
I can't accept that Wilson Valdez has been a "major benefit" to the team because that overrates his contribution. He's been an acceptable backup. And don't you dare imply for a second that I don't appreciate the beauty of baseball just because I dig a little deeper to understand what's going on. I don't over-analyze anything. In the case of Wilson Valdez, you're running with the media narrative, a quote from the manager, and some anecdotes – you're under-analyzing.
I'm glad you took the hyper-link off of your name. It was really hard to take someone's opinion seriously when their name links to firerubenamaro.net.
Well, I'm convinced.
I would encourage you to read the content before you decide how informed I am on the subject but you didn't give Michael that benefit.
I said earlier in this thread that the media did NOTHING to convince me or influence me that what I have been witnessing with Valdez has been pretty special.
And the same with the manager's comments.
I have watched enough games this year to figure out for myself that the Phillies…and the fans….have been VERY BLESSED…to have Valdez as part of the team and part of this CULTURE here in Philadelphia.
That's what it is…a CULTURE…that's special here. Sometimes that's something that just supercedes stats…whether they be conventional ones or ones of a sabrmetric quality.
You're right. His stats alone suggest that he's just another utility player in a group of many. He DOESN'T have "terrible" offensive numbers, as Michael suggests in his article. .257 isn't a "terrible" average (unless you're Ted Williams)
But he has *something*…as Kate has said….that can't necessarily be defined. That's INTANGIBLE.
And so what?? Does it matter that it's intanginble??
If you don't want to appreciate what he's done…as you've alluded to by saying that he hasn't been a "major benefit"…then that's your business and right.
But please don't come on here if/when Valdez wins a few games for the Phillies in the postseason and hoot and holler and sing his praises. By devaluing him and what he's done this year…you've sacrificed that right.
So because I think he's been an adequate backup and nothing more, I don't get to pump my fist when he makes a great play? Because I've already been doing that.
And who gets to decide which utility guys contribute INTANGIBLES and CULTURE to the team? Just you and Kate? Don't you see the problem here?
How do you know he has SOMETHING that can't necessarily be defined? Can you give me any hint to what it is? I watch all the games too, and somehow it's eluded me.
That's why it's INTANGIBLE, Phylan. Not everything can always be defined. Not everything is black or white. And I shouldn't have to give you any hints. You're a seemingly intelligent person. Figure it out…it's really not that hard .
Yeah, sure, pump your fist. Shout. Carry on like a crazy person. What ever it is you do during games.
Just don't come on here and sing his praises if he has some kind of unbelievable postseason that helps the Phillies to another WFC….maybe wins MVP of one of the series (could happen, you know) Your credibility will have been shot with me…and I would imagine a few others on this site (not just Kate, by the way).
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September 29th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
So because I think he's been an adequate backup and nothing more, I don't get to pump my fist when he makes a great play? Because I've already been doing that.
First of all, he's been more than adequate. He's been outstanding. I would go as far as saying he's been just as good as Jimmy's been this year. Plus, he's saved us from having to see extended AB from Juan Castro and Dobbs.
2nd, you can't pump your fists for him because you've decided to sit here and spend the better part of a day finding faults with him and trying to convince others that he has only done an "average" and "adequate" job. That's why you can't pump your fists. You wanna sit here and rip him, then fine, go ahead. But don't pretend you're a cheerleader later on. That would be like Jeff going around high-fiving guys after a Howard Tater. It's hypocritical.
See what I'm saying, Phylan? Your credibility is in question. biz just confirmed what I have been saying and went further by suggesting that you would be a hypocrite by being a cheerleader.
You want to do that in your own home or somewhere else…fine. But not on here after "spending the better part of the day finding faults with him and trying to convince others that he's only done an average and adequate job".
That's why it's INTANGIBLE, Phylan. Not everything can always be defined. Not everything is black or white. And I shouldn't have to give you any hints. You're a seemingly intelligent person. Figure it out…it's really not that hard .
OK, it's intangible. But what is it? Something that makes the offense perform better? Something that helps the rotation? The bullpen? I appreciate that you perceive me as intelligent, but I need you to at least outline what you're referring to here. Do you see how convenient it is to assert that something exists, with no proof, and no definition, that validates your argument? If I had done that you wouldn't have even bothered to respond.
Just don't come on here and sing his praises if he has some kind of unbelievable postseason that helps the Phillies to another WFC….maybe wins MVP of one of the series (could happen, you know) Your credibility will have been shot with me…and I would imagine a few others on this site (not just Kate, by the way).
Why? My credibility is endangered because some of you disagree with what I'm saying? You and biz and Kate and some others have a monopoly on what is the acceptable evaluation of Wilson Valdez? I always thought J.A. Happ was overrated by Phillies fans, was I not allowed to get excited when he struck a batter out? I'm a Phillies fan through and through, stop acting like I'm some pariah fan because I don't agree with you about a utility infielder.
Also if you think responding to you guys has constituted the better part of my day, you're getting a wee bit ridiculous. I have a job. And I had to watch the Phillies.
Valdez has a career line drive percentage of just 16%, and he hits in a lineup that gets on base more than most. This stat doesn't surprise me all that much.
I think this horse has been beaten. You have your opinion and I have mine. Whatever…
Go Phillies!!
I hope Wilson Valdez gets a ring this year. What a fantastic job by a career minor leaguer. Great up-the-middle defense and some clutch hitting when we could have had Eric Bruntlett or Juan Castro. I feel sorry for the Jeffites who felt the need to bash a man doing a fine job. It would have been a lot easier to congratulate and think him. But I guess Im asking to much in the City of Brotherly Love. The national media is right. There is a ton of jerk-offs in this city.
Biz I absolutely agree with you.
The amount of people who've provided nothing but baseless speculation, hyperbole and accusation to a conversation that started from a cute discussion on double plays is really disappointing.
This was never a "cute discussion on double plays"
Seconded, Chuck.
If it was a "cute discussion on double plays," there wouldn't be so much attention paid to it and I think that's what the writer was looking for.
Valdez story by JSalisburyCSN is a must read! He's been a VITAL part of the team! http://bit.ly/9ztyFs


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After four days of scrambling and hope, the Iroquois Nationals will not be traveling to Manchester to participate in the 2010 FIL World Championships, the Associated Press reported Wednesday night.
The report cited a British Consulate spokeswoman who said that the United Kingdom would only allow travel on passports they consider valid, and the Haudenosaunee-issued documents don't meet that standard.
The news comes only hours after the U.S. State Department granted a one-time exception to the team's party, guaranteeing them admittance back into the country upon their return. The decision came too late Wednesday for the party to procure the proper clearance from Canadian and British officials in order to board their 4 p.m. flight, but the hope was they'd be able to arrive in time for a rescheduled start to their tournament on Friday. According to the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL), if the Iroquois do not arrive in time for Thursday's 7:30 p.m., game against England, they would forfeit.
The FIL said Thursday that England's game with Iroquois has been changed to a scrimmage against Germany. Sources within the Iroquois delegation say they're still fighting to get to England, and they may be trying to set up a scrimmage on Long Island Thursday night if they still can't get out of New York.
It's a disappointing next step in a highly publicized, nearly week-long process that's received not only national media attention, but a large outcry from the Native American and international lacrosse communities, both of whom cited the hypocrisy of preventing the team from taking part in a world championship that honored the legacy of their ancestors and the game they invented.
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Let's try to get Marbury to post here.
-He [Stat] needs a PG that can play pick and roll. Melo is not a DPHONY type of GUY.
-he [Dantoni] doesn't have a system. Just play is his system. 5 years of hood winking
-all melo has to do is play and say nothing other then what happened in the game. They [Media] want him and stat to get into it.
-everyone will see if they keep losing. They media can care less if they win. If they lose its better for the media. More papers
-its not about wins and loses with Dolan. As long as the popcorn is popping and the beer and seats are selling he's winning.
-I will stay silent when need be. He came from the West to the east to try to hoodwink the real. Sorry its not working here in NYC!
-Exactly. He wants the New York Suns. He wishes he was in AZ taking those soft questions after a L In NY you have to explain
-I knew the real NYK fans would begin to see the real.
-I never told NY a lie and I won't now
Let's try to get Marbury to post here.
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I have my oppinion on Marbury....but everything he's written is true.
Sometimes I really feel like a fool, I mean we fans care about winning so much, but all our owner wants is money and more money.
The Knicks are second in merchandising and the second most valuable NBA franchise...financially Dolan has achieved everything he wanted to with the Melo trade. What if it never was about winning?
It probably never was for him!?
Hahahaha this is why Starbury is my dude. He says exactly what needs to be said and nothing more. Despite his rough time here I appreciate the fact that he supports the team and genuinely wants to see them do well even though he hates Dolan.
Soooooo i guess we can now add a former NBA player to the 90% here who agree that Antoni is a phoney and highly overrated coach who made everyone believe in his "system" when it was just the brilliance of Nash.
He also speaks the truth about Melo. I don't have to be around that team to know that Melo isn't really a fan of Antoni. At the end of last season, Melo and Billups sounded lukewarm on this "system" and coach. The only player to slurp Antoni was Amare (as expected).
-I will stay silent when need be. He came from the West to the east to try to hoodwink the real. Sorry its not working here in NYC!
-I knew the real NYK fans would begin to see the real.
Hahahahaha... real basketball heads can see the bullsh!t before it slaps you in the face.
Proud to be part of the 90% on KOL! Any Antoni supporters wanna cross over now??
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*Not supporting D'ANtoni*
But I think he would counter something like this towards Marbury: "What'S your regular season record in New York, playing for Hall of Fame coaches and NBA champions Lenny Wilkens and Larry Brown? How many times have you been in the Playoffs and how many Playoff games did you win?"
What would Marbury say then? I wonder
The truth.. the whole truth... and nothing but the truth!
I can't disagree with a single point he made.
It's always bothered me that his time in NY wasn't more successful...can't live in the past though.
Anyway, thanks Mr. Marbury for saying what many of us feel.
@ClydeFacts "When one of his ladys asked clyde why he doesnt text he said if you dont get the message by now a phone aint gonna help." Except for Kate. Wobble Wobble!
Starbury should be a part of AT & Ts commercial - He was so 27 seconds ago
Just because you want to question the career of Marbury. He was great in Minny, went to NJ and carried them on most nights (23pts 8.5Ast), played good here as well (I'm only talking about basketball here). He was and probably still is better than any PG we have on the bench besides Davis.
The difference between Marbury and Antoni is that Marbury went to other teams and at least continued to put up solid PG stats. Meanwhile, Antoni can't even reproduce what he was generating in PHX despite being labeled "offensive genius".
Marbury would probably mention things like that.
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The Beijing Ducks are 18-8. Starbury's steamrolling the competition.
Jeremon Linbury
Never have been a fan of his but he could play the point better than any of the guys we have playing now.
Stephon Marbury says what most of us have been saying.......When Marbury's right I think its time for a change
Every team he's been on improved after he left.....Jason Kidd took basically the same team to the Finals twice.....Phoenix achieved back to back 60+ win seasons and Conference Finals after he left and Nash joined them.....Marbury was a very talented and skilful player, posting great numbers for his career, but he didn't know **** about winning and what it takes to make his teammates better. It was all about "me, me, me" for Marbury.
He made his money here, good for him, but we didn't even make the Playoffs with him, apart from that half season he spent here in 2004. Because of him we lost a HOF coach in Larry Brown, a coach we desperately need right now.
Marbury was great to watch and his boxscore always looked good, but similar to STAT and Melo, he didn't know how to win and how the big picture works.


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Lowery, a 15-year old sophomore at Wasatch High School is the top BMX Expert Class racer in his age group in the state of Utah.
Last month, the teen who resides with his parents in Heber, reached a pinnacle in his young career by winning the Utah State BMX Championships held in Salt Lake City. It was an amazing accomplishment for Lowery, but one that was not a huge surprise to those who know him. The kid is a natural on a racing bicycle.
Though he had been a top rider since he first took to a bike when he was nine-years old, Lowery's future as a champion was in doubt after he suffered a bad elbow injury on August 21, 2012.
"Oh I remember the day very well," stated his mother, Wendy Lowery. "Even though it was a biking injury that you sort of get used to, it doesn't make it any less scary as a parent."
Lowery was riding down the hill in Timberlakes on that late August afternoon and was approaching a ninety degree turn when a truck coming up the hill went to pass a lumber truck on that same blind corner.
Billy was forced off the road and crashed. Neither driver stopped to help. He managed to get his back pack off to get his phone to call for help.
Billy called his father, who was in Heber, and he quickly arrived and took his son to the hospital.
Lowery had a broken right elbow and a broken big toe and was covered in road rash.
He had surgery on August 23 , which should have been the first day of his Freshman year.
After surgery where six screws and a metal plate were inserted to hold together an elbow that had completely snapped, the young racer knew he had a long road of recovery ahead before he would ever ride—let alone compete, again.
The long road back to the track began with rehabbing Lowery's surgically repaired elbow. The young racer's parents found personal trainer Tasha Larsen and her gym, The Underground Barbell Club, tucked away in a warehouse in Heber.
"We knew we had to find someone to build Billy back up," said his father, Bill. "Not just his elbow, but his mind. He was down. It would have been easy for him to give up after such a devastating injury."
Three months of intense physical therapy to strengthen Lowery's arm turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It has now been over a year and the young biker is better than ever.
"I wanted to make Billy stronger overall," explained Larsen. "Once we got the elbow working, we kept going. We worked on his core balance, core strength. I had him doing a lot of speed training. These are all things that have helped his overall explosive power—which I've found out, since I've watched a few races, that you really need to have."
Lowery, who is 5' 6" and 145 lbs is an ideal build for BMX racing, especially now that he's dropped 12% body fat. That size may seem small in other competitive sports, but in bicycle racing it can be an advantage. Being in tremendous shape and having strength of mind to overcome obstacles are all things he's gotten from working with Larsen.
"Legs, for sure, is the thing you need to be strongest," said Lowery. "But, yeah… my whole upper body is a lot stronger now. It's really helped me a lot."
"I still don't have full range of motion in my elbow. Like, I can't straighten it out all the way… but it feels strong," he added.
Lowery has ridden his bike in several races since making his comeback after the injury. He has finished at or near the top in all of them, making him the number one rated BMX racer in his age group.
The 15-year old is ranked number one and is just a victory away from earning his NAG Plate, which is a national award given to top racers in their age group.
Once Lowery reaches that goal, turning professional with sponsorships won't be far behind.
"I'd love to ride pro," he said modestly. "I've loved racing ever since my friend introduced me to it in St. George when I was nine. I just want to keep going and getting better."
Next up for Billy is the Grand Nationals on Thanksgiving weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
"We make it a family trip," explained Billy's father, who builds all of his racing bikes. "We all support Billy and what he's trying to do, so we just enjoy the time and get the most out of it."
The Lowerys would like to see BMX racing gain more popularity in Wasatch County. With so many young boys and girls out riding bikes, Bill thinks it would grow to be a fun and popular activity for area kids.
"If we could get a piece of land where we could layout a track strictly for BMX, I know it would grow," Bill stated.
Until then, the Lowerys will take their show on the road. And as far as necessary to get the kid to the top in the nation.


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Stat's defense negated his offense unfortunately.
Come on - stat was 6 for 7 tonight for 14 points... in 19 minutes. 3 fouls, so he wasn't in foul trouble.
J-Kidd? 0 points in 18 minutes. 2 rebounds, 1 assist.
Unfortunately, this is becoming a pattern... I like Kidd, but he should NOT be starting. Especially if Shump is... just not feeling this starting lineup or rotation right now
Stat's defense negated his offense unfortunately.
What I have a problem with is Shump playing the 3 and a struggling, aging Kidd starting at the 2. I would like to have a defensive big man starting at the 4 (Camby or maybe Martin once in better shape), move Melo to the 3, and start Shump at the 2 (if the offense isn't there than can start JR instead).
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less Shumpert please and change S5 please
Billy Simons is Heat fan?
Metro .... we have to come to reality to admitt that Stat & Melo have two total different types of games.
Why havnt Woodson given Stat a 2nd-unit lineup having Kidd run the point? to get more players into the game?
Kidd, Shump, Stat, and Camby wouldve made a great 2nd-unit lineup using Prig & Copeland as fillers ..
I will bet my last dollar that Kidd's shots would start fallin at a 55% ratio in a bench lineup with Stat & Shump.
Camby gave up on us after being repeatedly put in the starting-lineup with Tyson, recall Camby last game (Honeynutcheerios LOL), plus Camby is a better all-around center than Tyson at his old age.
Our Starting lineup of Tyson, Melo, and Felton has little to no chemistry on offense other than perimeter-shooting, alleyoop to Tyson, and Iso-Melo, and their team-defense stinks.
The trio of starters has not complimented any teammate put into their lineup, the trio expect teammates to compliment them while they dont compliment each other on either end of the court.
Our Starter lineup for the 3rd quarter are Felton, Kidd, JR, Melo, Tyson, with Novak as the 6th-man backing-up Kidd. With the return of Stat, Shump, and Camby our Starters should be Tyson/Melo/Novak/JR/Felton, with a 2nd-unit bench-lineup as our 6th-man .....
All this FAVORITISM to Tyson/Melo/JR/and Felton took us from being contenders to PRETENDERS...
"I'm not going nowhere"
"That is one of the reasons why I wanted to come here to New York, just so I could take on those pressures and those challenges." -Carmelo Anthony
We need Shump to play at the 2. Our perimeter defense is terrible. How many times do we need to see opposing backcourt players light our team up before we realize that Raymond Felton is a sack of crap on defense and we need to stay on the opposing PG?
Trading Brewer away was a mistake.
There is no valid reason why Kidd should still be starting. He consistently provides ZERO offense and doesn't even contribute much to the assist totals.
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lol Didnt u realize they caught up to us because chandler sat down and Stat came in... Stat gives up a lot of points.. u really wanna give Stat more minutes? think again
"I'm more concern how Melo is gonna play with Lin" Joe Budden
I'm not able to watch the game since I live in China right now and will be here for like, the next year and a half or so, but...does anybody really think that Amar'e being in the game was the reason Stephen Curry lit us up for 54 points? Come on. Curry shot 11-13 from 3-point range...is it STAT's job to be guarding 3-pointers now?
No...our perimeter defense is terrible...that's all there is to it...we need to fix it. Our interior defense, for the most part, has been fine. Opposing big men have not done too much to us. But Raymond Felton consistently gets beaten off the dribble. Any guard with a half-decent first step is torching the hell out of him and we need to fix it...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't I say this weeks ago?
Small ball = fail. No question.
In recent games Melo has been finding Stat more and more in the post. I just hope they continue to do this everytime Melo picks up the double and triple team. Kidd does all the intangebles and has good vision as well as foresight, but the season is starting to wear on his aging body. I suspect his importance will become more noticable during the post season.
All it takes is a shooting slump and people want players out of the rotation...Kidd is slumping right now from 3, just like Melo and even Novak (relatively speaking)we have to ride it out!
Now the reason I want Kidd out of the starting 5 is because I do not like Shump at the 3 (that's for another thread)
I kinda like Stat off the bench but I do like how he and Melo looked together against Golden State so I would not be against the change but it can't be because of Kidd's shooting because Kidd will find his stroke.
"I'd Rather Melo shoot with 3 men on him than Jefferies shotting wide open"
-Jeff Van Gundy
^ I agree if it would be the case with regularity but the reason STAT was so easily able to exploit the inside is because he had SF's guarding him most of the night. Equally that's why Melo was able to find him so easily. I would love it if it worked like this every night but I don't think it's possible against proper lineups sadly.


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I'm pretty sure that cold pizza is the greatest breakfast food invented
. Don't even think about heating it up.
Cold Sicilian > Cold Regular Pizza for breakfast.ReplyCancel
I was just thinking of getting a pizza tonight to put in fridge JUST so I can have it cold in the morning. I love cold pizza! Cold spaghetti, too!ReplyCancel
omg I ate a cold Mcdonalds chicken nugget the other day and I was actually ashamed at how much I enjoyed it…ReplyCancel
ITA, pizza is at it's best when it's been sitting overnight in the pizza box on the counter with a couple of empty beer bottles left in the box. Food poisoning be damned!ReplyCancel
Not a fan of cold pizza. Can eat it if I have to but there better be some bullets in that gun. Came across a new way (to me) to reheat pizza a couple of days ago. Always just microwaved it, but you end up with a limp crust. Already have enough limpness in my life. The new way is to reheat in a frypan on the stove top. That way the crust ends up crusty again just the same as if you were making a toasted cheese sandwich fuck I'm getting hungry.ReplyCancel
Oooooh yummy Enty, I concur!
My favourite pizza cold is meat lovers! <3ReplyCancel
Also, cold fried chicken from the day before. Delish.ReplyCancel
Thank you for that pearl of wisdom – sounds logical but I've never thought to do it that way. Must try it.
I nomally re-heat mine (if eating Hawaiian, or chicken brie and cranberry, which aren't nice cold to me), wrapped in tin foil and baked in the oven at 120 deg C for 20 minutes … takes ages though … and when you're hungry you want it now, dammit! 🙂ReplyCancel
@harry, that's how I cook frozen pizza and reheat slices, with the lid on, so the top gets hot and gooey.
For anyone who is interested, when you buy fried chicken, stick it in the oven, it will release unnecessary frying oil and get even crispier.
I like making fried spaghetti for breakfast. Just take the spaghetti, add cheese and some beaten eggs, form it into patties like you would for hamburgers then fry them in a skillet but it's even better if you have a Foreman grill.ReplyCancel
Reheated pizza, the cheese gets rubbery. If it was removed before melting the first time, then put back on when reheated, that would be OK.
I'm digging the idea of reheating it in a frying pan, has to be much faster than an oven.ReplyCancel
@ Sass o/\o High 5! LOLReplyCancel
You're right Runs, forgot to mention that the frypan needs to be covered. And thanks for the tip on fried chicken.ReplyCancel
Stepforded, you need to stop eating Hawaiian, or chicken brie and cranberry. This is the only pizza that one should ever eat: thin crust, regular cheese, double or triple tomato sauce depending on your state of inebriation, red peppers, and double all of the meats, with a little extra cooking.ReplyCancel
Why are all these Off Topic posts about food? If they're all about a certain topic, then it's not really "Off Topic," now is it?
Enty posts about food more often than Weird Al records songs about food.ReplyCancel
I leave it out overnight, no refrigeration necessary. It's the BEST!ReplyCancel
You Tube to reheat pizza http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWIJNaA-JNA And here is an article with lots of super things that you might be doing wrong and how to do them right ! 🙂 http://www.quora.com/Common-Misconceptions/What-are-common-activities-people-get-wrong-every-day-but-dont-know-itReplyCancel


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It's been ages since I've hosted a giveaway on The Sew Weekly! Well, readers, I have a treat for you: as part of the [...]
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Upcoming Theme: On Trendposted June 19, 2012 / 1 Comment
Next week's theme calls for us to integrate real Fashion (with a capital "F") by being inspired by runway trends. While the following guide [...]
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10 Things I've Learnedposted June 18, 2012 / 38 Comments
I started writing in second person narrative because it felt most comfortable to me. I hope it doesn't come across as domineering, but rather [...]
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More Diamond Jubilee Inspirationposted June 1, 2012 / 3 Comments
Here's a great piece from Vogue about Queen Elizabeth II's lifetime of wardrobe choices. If you're still trying to figure out what to make [...]
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10 Things I've Learned: Cherylposted May 29, 2012 / 8 Comments
Tempest over at Fanbloomingtastic wrote a neat little piece on the '10 Things Learned' whilst participating in the Sew Weekly Challenges. Seeing as that reflection is key to [...]