Baseball - December 2006

2006-12-26 06:25:54 · 18 answers · asked by Mr. Knowledgeable VI 7

2006-12-26 06:10:11 · 29 answers · asked by toughguy2 7

2006-12-26 03:20:20 · 8 answers · asked by JuanMa2828 2

2006-12-26 03:03:17 · 7 answers · asked by jim p 1

Which current major leaguer do you want at the plate?

2006-12-25 19:50:06 · 30 answers · asked by Commander 3

Who has the record?
Who has come close to beating it?
Any pitcher this year have a chance of beating it?

2006-12-25 16:38:49 · 31 answers · asked by popular_bond 2

Where would you start the team?
Who would you try to get?
What would the baseball stadium be called?
What would be unique about your team, stadium, players,etc?

2006-12-25 16:32:05 · 13 answers · asked by popular_bond 2

My Red Sox again this year seem like they will be heading into next season without a proven, established closer, with Papelbon moving to the rotation. Just as in 2003 when they decided to use the failed "Closer by Committee" approach . And of course, Sox went into 2006 with closer questions but happened to luck out with Papelbon.

The so called "Boy Wonder" GM, Theo Epstein, that gutless wonder who sneaks out of Fenway in a gorilla suit seems to under-value the need for a dominating closer year after year as many Sabermaticians of his ilk often do.

To my mind, a great closer along with a great set-up guy can effectively shorten a game to only 7 innings. Combinations like Shields / K-Rod and Nathen / Rincon etc are a must for success. Epstein seems to think otherwise.

Any comments on the need for a great closer , being over-rated or undervalued?

2006-12-25 15:50:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-25 12:12:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-25 12:11:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Note that your wishing him a Merry Christmas in person.

2006-12-25 10:03:31 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously they are better off offensively, but did the pitching really improve?

2006-12-25 09:06:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anthony M 4

2006-12-25 09:05:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-25 06:01:21 · 16 answers · asked by Ellie C 1

will the brewers be 2007 contenders now after signing jeff suppan?

2006-12-25 05:36:12 · 17 answers · asked by milwaukee brewers 3

Any player, past or present. Please include story as to how they were tough...

2006-12-25 04:46:19 · 24 answers · asked by last action hero 3

It's like one in every 5 questions have something to do with the cubs!!

2006-12-25 04:37:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

WHO IS BETTER?

2006-12-25 04:34:48 · 16 answers · asked by hornsrule101 2

roberto clemente- carl yaskremski-hank aaron

or

barry bonds-reggie jackson-willie mays

2006-12-24 16:32:56 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-24 16:26:44 · 23 answers · asked by Arvind Rangarajan R 1

Anybody can hit a home run by pulling the ball, is there any ball players who have the strength to hit home runs in the opposite direction. Right handed batters hitting homeruns to the left field, or left handed batters who hit homeruns to the right side of the field a lot. Super power baseball players. Also has there ever been a baseball player to get the 50/50 club? Jose Canseco made 40/40 club (40 stolen bases and 40 homeruns). Has anyone hit the 50/50 club?

2006-12-24 15:05:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

its a signed baseball by eric davis... how much do you think its worth?

2006-12-24 14:31:40 · 15 answers · asked by yellow 4

Which one of these players?
As a fan of the game. Which one of these beloved players would you had like to see win a world series ring? And why? ( No hatred for who they played for. )

1. Barry Bonds
2. Tony Gwynn
3. Ted Williams
4. Jeff Bagwell
5. Don Mattingly
6. Carl Yastrzemski
7. Ryne Sandberg

2006-12-24 12:27:04 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-24 09:44:54 · 23 answers · asked by hornsrule101 2

Why are they open instead of wrapping around like football or soccer stadiums?

2006-12-24 07:23:59 · 15 answers · asked by T P 1

What should i do im used to smaller bats and i swing big ones and they are a little tought and wat kind should i buy not to expensive ?

2006-12-24 07:19:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-24 06:16:39 · 30 answers · asked by Soumeya K 1

it was a promo from the chicago sun times that included mini baseballs with players pics and names.

2006-12-24 06:12:10 · 5 answers · asked by bgreve1 2

Today, according to the AP, Yankees hit with $26 million luxury tax, raising total to nearly $98 million. Boston is the only other team with $497,549.

Why, because of the high payroll. But isn't baseball a business? They pay extra for the payroll to win, but is that a "luxury" ?

Goldman Sachs awarded their CEO a $53.4 Million Christmas bonus, do they pay a luxury tax for that now?

I don't know, it just seems ridiculous they have to pay taxes on paying people salaries. Usually people get tax breaks.

2006-12-24 06:03:51 · 8 answers · asked by Joey Joe, yo 5

this ball is signed by a whole team.can barely make out some of the ckicken scratch.but that was to name a few.what team? what year were they all together?is it real?or reprint?

2006-12-24 05:16:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous