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Postby JFLNYC » Tue May 14, 2013 07:36:00

Warszawa wrote:
smitty wrote:The Holy Roman Empire wasn't Holy. It wasn't Roman. And it Wasn't an empire.


germany really needs its own thread


They're just as comfortable taking over others'.

#anschluss
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby Bucky » Tue May 14, 2013 07:37:22

the ottoman empire was the best. well, most comfortable at least.

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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby JFLNYC » Tue May 14, 2013 08:28:42

The Phillies could hide behind the absences of Ryan Howard and Chase Utley early last season. Any lineup would stumble when missing its third and fourth hitters. And those Phillies still posted a better record through 39 games (20-19 vs. 18-21) and scored 21 more runs than this edition.

"We're going to hit," Manuel said again.

This time, Manuel is banking on Carlos Ruiz and Delmon Young rounding into shape after missing the first month because of a suspension and ankle surgery. Much of the personnel is the same from a season ago. So are the results.

The Phillies have hit only 32 home runs, tied for 23d in the majors entering Monday's games.

At its core, the Phillies' offense is flawed. The team's on-base percentage is .301, which ranked 26th in baseball through play Sunday. It is making outs at an unsustainable rate for success.

This is nothing new. The Phillies' .317 on-base percentage in 2012 was the franchise's lowest since 1991. Last year's bunch drew 2.8 walks per game, the fewest since 1964. The 2013 Phillies are walking at an even less-frequent pace of 2.6 per game.

It makes scoring more difficult. Their last 14 home runs have been solo shots. A low team on-base percentage means the chances of connecting on a blast with runners on base are lower.


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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby pacino » Tue May 14, 2013 08:36:05

YOU DONT WALK TO HOME
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby joe table » Tue May 14, 2013 08:57:00

Howard and Brown will walk more. Mike Young will walk probably start walking less. We have a mediocre offense at best, as we all know. Need to win some one run games and get some unsustainable clutch hitz

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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby JFLNYC » Tue May 14, 2013 10:07:07

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I hope Howard and Brown walk more, but I'm not sure it's a certainty.
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby Barry Jive » Tue May 14, 2013 10:11:17

nothing's a certainty but they're both at their career worsts so it seems pretty likely they'll get a little better.
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby pacino » Tue May 14, 2013 10:43:27

could be a team policy to swing away
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby JFLNYC » Tue May 14, 2013 11:13:45

He's yet to be HBP so far this year, so that should improve. Btw, he's currently on ~6 WAR pace. If he continues, it would be his highest since 2009.
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby Soren » Tue May 14, 2013 11:20:33

Just got invited to a game at a luxury suite Phillies game for a "client appreciation" day. June 3rd. Boss.
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby Stay_Disappointed » Tue May 14, 2013 11:39:36

pacino wrote:could be a team policy to swing away



i always thought charlie's philosophy was to work counts into your favor.....but then always swing the bat
I would rather see you lose than win myself

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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby Grotewold » Tue May 14, 2013 11:40:47

pacino wrote:could be a team policy to swing away


Could also be pitchers challenging us because of a lack of power. More info:

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?p ... 0&sort=5,d

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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby JFLNYC » Tue May 14, 2013 11:42:20

Great point.
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby Wheels Tupay » Tue May 14, 2013 12:03:17

I'm confident that Revere won't suck this bad all year.
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby pacino » Tue May 14, 2013 12:25:12

one would hope if he continued in this manner that they'd sit him
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby Grotewold » Tue May 14, 2013 12:26:36

He's been really good lately, albeit with a really high BABIP. I'd start him against most righties and some lefties in the 8 hole

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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby pacino » Tue May 14, 2013 12:28:30

i guess it's just hard for me to remember someone in the OF with so little power. if he works the count and gets on base, he'll be fine at the bottom of the lineup for 100 games.
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby Barry Jive » Tue May 14, 2013 12:35:26

BABIP is pretty much his whole offensive game so I hope that keeps up
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby choco » Tue May 14, 2013 12:40:12

Maybe Jason Tyner is a good comp for Ben Revere. Revere's faster maybe. That's not something to feel good about.
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Re: Productive Outs - Phillies Random Thoughts

Postby LastTrain » Tue May 14, 2013 12:43:13

Grotewold wrote:
pacino wrote:could be a team policy to swing away


Could also be pitchers challenging us because of a lack of power. More info:

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?p ... 0&sort=5,d


Per the chart, the Phils rank 22nd in receiving strikes (zone %) which doesn't seem to support the point. What am I missing?

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