Comments on: Snakes Made Of Leather

By: Eric Seidman

Eric Seidman — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:06:25 +0000

Ah, he’s setting himself perfectly to discuss how their youth caught up with them if they ever hit a swoon.

By: Mike G.

Mike G. — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:32:19 +0000

I tried to flush most of it from memory. A major point (my interpretation based on the number of times age was mentioned) was they we’re winning IN SPITE of their youth.

By: Eric Seidman

Eric Seidman — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:43:19 +0000

Mike, did Phillips happen to mention “if X stays healthy they should keep this up/do well/win the world series”? Health seems to be he and Kruk’s key analytical point… even though my grandmother could explain that if key personnel stays healthy Team A will have a better shot at success.

By: Tom Au

Tom Au — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:11:46 +0000

The Chicago Cubs are the other team to watch. They’re first in most offensive measures, and about 3rd in defense (which is why the slightly trail the Diamondbacks). My guess is that the National League pennant race will come down to the Cubs and Diamondbacks, with the Eastern Division leader and the wildcard team gone after the division series.

By: Mike G.

Mike G. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:31:45 +0000

Baseball Tonight just did a piece on the D-Backs. Steve Phillips brought his amazingly deep analysis. No mention of outfield defense…shocking.

By: Sentinel

Sentinel — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:30:08 +0000

Man, how many times have we heard {insert talking head’s name here] say, essentially, “The team that’s going to win today is the team that scores more runs.”? I guess that age old addage rings true, huh?