Here is also what he did in yesterday's game.Originally Posted by Norm Chortleton
Puig had a golden sombrero on Sat., and 2 more K's yesterday.
http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/32862096/?cid=28705967
I understand and respect the view that he hasn't done enough to earn a spot.....I do not understand a MLB fan not wanting to see him in this showcase event.
It's all up to the fans now, so we'll see
Bottom line, Puig brings a lot to the table. He is capable of a big hit, a stolen base, or a big defensive play. Players like that can energize a squad or make a play that decides the game.
The game is a farce anyway, so whomever can help the NL win deserves to be on the team. I have no problem with the fans being involved in the voting process if the game means nothing (actually I do, but that's another story), but if kind Bud wants to foolishly make it count for home field advantage, leave the fans out of it and play your best players the whole game.
We can share the women, we can share the wine.
Freddie Freeman leading early on
Very interesting and also a reminder of the size of the area that the Braves pull in....
http://mlb.mlb.com/visualization/all...13/final_vote/
Perhaps this was stated before (maybe in this thread), but has anyone compared Puig's total plate appearances with the "total batters faced" stat of the relievers who have made the AS teams? It would seem that if Puig can't play because he hasn't been on the field enough, then relief pitchers should also be barred from the rosters .
Stick to your guns.
All relief pitchers are being compared to each other, not other position players.
Norm Chortleton (07-10-2013)
Kershaw and Wainwright have only played in 19 games each. Bar them from the game.
That map is awesome. I love some of the counties that have 0 votes. Then others have like 4 votes you can tell: 50-25-25 splits, etc. Then others have like 99.9% for Benoit. Michigan is lockstep for the Tigers. It goes on, just interesting demographics.
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/word-...n-yasiel-puig/
Another interesting read on the pitchers making the adjustment to Puig and perhaps he is starting to adjust back.
Fans pick Freeman over Puig.
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I read yesterday that had Puig been selected he would have had played the fewest games ever for a position player selected to the all star game.
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Dodgers were 23-32 when he was called up.....in the games he has played they are 43-16 with him.
Though his average is clear down to .375 and average means nothing so his OPS is a meager 1.045.
If the Dodgers continue what they're doing and Puig continues what he's doing....he's going to play 105 games and be a top 8 MVP
New York Red (08-10-2013)
Kershaw might win it with 34
Some of the best DHs have been candidates, and one could argue they only play roughly the equivalent of 80 games.
Rounding third and heading for home...
I am still waiting for the crash down to earth. The .471 BABIP with a meager 22% LD is not sustainable, the question is just how long it plays out. That being said I think gets more votes than he should, probably top 5 if he keeps up his BA in the mid .300s and the Dodgers make the playoffs.
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