09-27-2009, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Dream Job
Thanks for the insight. While Francona decided to play Martinez over Varitek because of Varitek's lack of offense, I am sure another manager in MLB would have chosen to start Varitek, because of his intangibles behind the plate, and use V-Mart as a pinch hitter during a key situation late in the game. As such, I believe that it would be cool if OOTP increased the impact that catching ability has in the game. Even if its just by a small percentage.
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But if it can't be measured and its effect is in dispute (I think so) why would it just be dropped into the game?
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Originally Posted by Eckstein 4 Prez
Perhaps it's because NFL games are incredibly dull, especially when compared with soccer, while MLB is way, way, way more exciting than locust or grasshopper or whatever that game with the tea is called.
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Cue music; You realize you've just entered the Twilight Zone. A zone of addiction, obsession. Late nights staring into that bright light. Quick turn back now, if you know what's good for you! The Baseball Season never ends in the Twilight Zone
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