Game 162 Overflow Thread

…I suggested they have a workshop where they host a stat lesson, so that newbs like me could learn better about what some of these advanced stats are and how to use them.

So am I stupid or just naive to think it conceivable the Royals organization would do this?

by Gross(est) on Oct 4, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i think the fans should have a workshop where they host a stat lesson to teach our GM..

what some of these advanced stats are and how to use them

Fire Everyone

by billybeingbilly on Oct 4, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they would never do it

but it is a good idea

most of the advanced stats aren’t that complicated as concepts

if you think about it, a “basic” stat like ERA is actually fairly complicated

by royalsreview on Oct 4, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They aren't, but it's been hard for me to find a good explanation of them for someone coming to them for the first time.

I’ve asked my husband to explain, but I find he’s not a very good teacher for me as he goes to the details before the big picture, and I need to know the big picture first (i.e. why you’d want to know that) before I get the math on how it’s figured.

But I do feel much smarter about it all at the end of this season than I did at the beginning.

by Gross(est) on Oct 4, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Trey can explain

that Bloomers is a good hitter because sometimes he gets 2 or 3 hits.

by 2X2L on Oct 4, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

should have said "WAS I stupid" instead of "AM I"

as I realize now like I didn’t last January that this will never happen.

Still would like to see it, though.

by Gross(est) on Oct 4, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HULETT TIME

by 2X2L on Oct 4, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

so happy

by royalsreview on Oct 4, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Tugster!

Man, Liriano has a ways to go yet on the comeback

by Sliver on Oct 4, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In a fitting move

Teahen turns out the lights.

by 2X2L on Oct 4, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

indeed

by royalsreview on Oct 4, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, that game was a perfect encapsulation of the whole season.

It just felt like it would never…fucking…ennnnnnnnnd.

~ That seasick camel is a regular osteopath. ~

by DiggityDawg on Oct 4, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

indeed

by royalsreview on Oct 4, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and yet, looking back,

it was over early.

by 2X2L on Oct 4, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"The Royals didn

~ That seasick camel is a regular osteopath. ~

by DiggityDawg on Oct 4, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oops..."The Royals didn't make it easy"

Shut up, Ryan. Just shut up.

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by DiggityDawg on Oct 4, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's like starting 18-11

I have no idea where you’re going with that.

by 2X2L on Oct 4, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

can we put Luke in the bullpen to start 2010?

Graduate with a B.S. from the Dayton Moore School of Stats Analysis

by BHWick on Oct 4, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So, uh, what does our starting rotation look like next season

Ok, Greinke, Meche (if not hurt), Banny (if not hurt)…?

by sterlingice on Oct 4, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Silva Time!

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Oct 4, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was so happy when he didn't get signed back when we got Meche instead

by sterlingice on Oct 4, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

GMDM Can Trade

For him now.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Oct 4, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Greinke, Meche, Banny (maybe), Tejeda (for a bit), and it’s time to unload someone like DeJesus or Teahen for a young starter

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by BHWick on Oct 4, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does Hiram have a brother in the Braves system?

by sterlingice on Oct 4, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Davies could be in the rotation

I don’t think he should be.

But Davies and Hoch, if they’re not one of the 5 best starters, almost have to be in the bullpen

Unless DM trades Hochevar, before Luke turns into the next JP Howell

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by BHWick on Oct 4, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

FIrst time I've ever said this...

But I’m glad the season’s over. I can’t remember a more joyless one.

~ That seasick camel is a regular osteopath. ~

by DiggityDawg on Oct 4, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2004 kindof was, but after the first month we knew it was going to be bloody

No false hope or anything and no complete loss of faith in the front office (yet)

by sterlingice on Oct 4, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i would agree

by royalsreview on Oct 4, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

2001?

2001: Royals come off of a successful year, win 65 games, have a dreary uninspiring manager, trade for a shitty shortstop mid-season
2009: Royals come off of a successful year, win 65 games, have a dreary uninspiring manager, trade for a shitty shortstop mid-season

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by BHWick on Oct 4, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs