Why I'm Late Tonight

cubfan33 · 05-15-2002, 12:05 AM

Yes, it's a bit late for getting this out. People have asked me why I put this out at night rather than first thing in the morning. The main reason is I am so not a morning person. If you look for me on Yahoo first thing in the morning, forget it. If you try to talk to me before my cup of coffee (from Freshcoffeenow.com) kicks in, forget it. I have a life sometimes even. Actually, I do it because its easier for me to collect the info I need in the afternoon and to catch injuries that happen during night games. I miss some, but I do catch some. Tonight, I watched "24" and I worked on a special report I'll have for you later this week on the effects of creatine abuse in baseball. Forget steroids - creatine may have near 100% penetration and may be costing your team more than you can imagine.

I'm trying something new tonight at the request of a couple readers. Each "paragraph" will start with a marker of three asterisks. (***) Also, player last names will be CAPITALIZED the first time they appear. I hope this helps.

*** UTK broke the Dmitri YOUNG news today that he would be activated. Some places questioned the Tigers in doing this, but Young went 1-3 with a homer, so that sounds pretty healthy to me.

*** As we speculated yesterday, Brad RADKE will miss one start. The Twins placed him on the DL and will use Tony FIORE in his stead. Due to off days, the Twins can go with four starters until Radke returns.

*** Edgar MARTINEZ may be a bit further back than we anticipated. While June 1 is a reasonable goal, the M's will play several interleague games in NL parks just after this date. Since there will be no DH, it wouldn't make much sense to activate Edgar at that point.

*** Shannon STEWART will be back for the Blue Jays when activated tomorrow. He will probably DH for a few games with Vernon WELLS staying in LF. Stewart and CRUZ are still the subject of myriad trade rumors, all involving the Yankees and usually involving Nick JOHNSON. Once Stewart proves himself healthy enough to play the field, expect the rumors to heat up.

*** Brandon INGE is disputing his placement on the DL. He claims that team doctors for the Rangers did not feel that his injury was severe and he claims he can make throws without pain. Inge also acknowledged that he hid the extent of his injury and would pop his shoulder back in when his manager wasn't looking. This should be interesting to watch.

*** Cliff FLOYD has a bruised knee that will sideline him for a few days, but will not lead to a DL stint. Kevin MILLAR may be rushed to replace Floyd. This is one of those injuries that kills you in a weekly move league.

*** Rehab assignments all around ... Rick ANKIEL will report to a Single A team within the next week. Matt MANTEI looked tentative in his first stint with El Paso (AA), but reported no pain the next day. Kyle FARNSWORTH pitched from a mound and should report to Iowa (AAA) within the next two weeks. Wade MILLER will start Thursday in New Orleans (AAA) and may only make one rehab start, depending on the result. Wilson ALVAREZ reported to extended spring training and should return to the Devil Rays in time to lose some more games around June 1.

*** Wiki GONZALEZ is ready to return to the Pads lineup and should by Thursday. The Pads have some roster decisions to make, but are taking their time and playing a bit short-handed while they see how Sean BURROUGHS and Phil NEVIN heal up. Both could avoid the DL. There's no team in baseball besides the Reds with as much potential as the Padres, in my opinion.

*** The Blue Jays have played well under my expectations, but help is on the way. Esteban LOIAZA looked good in his return, while Mike SIROTKA, Cris CARPENTER, and Steve PARRIS are closing in on a return. While we still hear that Mike Sirotka has more problems in that shoulder, it should be interesting to see if the Blue Jays can play better and make some deals that will help them in the future.

*** Big Head Benny AGBAYANI goes on the DL and Jack Cust is not called up. I'm beginning to lose faith in Dan O'Dowd. According to Baseball America's latest stats, Cust is hitting 308/481/667 in Colorado Springs (AAA). I don't care if he doesn't wear a glove, let alone use it. That's a bat I'd want in my lineup.

*** I've mentioned my respect for Lee Sinins and his Sabremetric Baseball Encyclopedia before. When I pay thirty bucks for something, I expect a lot. With the SBE (www.baseball-encyclopedia.com) I got all that and more. Please, don't just take my word for it. During his chat today on a sports web site that isn't Foxsports.com, Bill James said the following:

Chris (Cleveland): I've really enjoyed the Historical Abstract and Win Shares. One of the main problems I see with good research going forward in baseball, is that many of us don't have access to complete and accurate databases -- at least not without either money or a great deal of work. Any chance this is something you would invest some time in producing?

Bill James: (4:15 PM ET ) Yeah, its kind of ironic to see statistics guys getting behind the curve in this area, given modern computers. I don't have any immediate plans. There is a very good product called the Sabermetric Encyclopedia, from a man named Lee Sinins. . .I have never met Mr. Sinins, but enjoy his product.

*** I'll see everyone over on Netshrine.com later, right?

Slippery Pedro · 05-15-2002, 06:44 AM

Quote:

During his chat today on a sports web site that isn't Foxsports.com, Bill James said the following:

Chris (Cleveland): I've really enjoyed the Historical Abstract and Win Shares. One of the main problems I see with good research going forward in baseball, is that many of us don't have access to complete and accurate databases -- at least not without either money or a great deal of work. Any chance this is something you would invest some time in producing?

Bill James: (4:15 PM ET ) Yeah, its kind of ironic to see statistics guys getting behind the curve in this area, given modern computers. I don't have any immediate plans. There is a very good product called the Sabermetric Encyclopedia, from a man named Lee Sinins. . .I have never met Mr. Sinins, but enjoy his product.

Wow!

That's like having the Big Stein tell you that you're a good Yankee!

WTG Lee!

If you ever do that testimonial page, that has to go in there! Nice find Will.

Will - BTW, I think the player name CAPS thing is a good idea.

Commish · 05-15-2002, 08:44 AM

I am still new to the format here but I noticed above that you said you broke the Dmitri Young deal to your subscribers...where might I find out more about the subscription service.

And finally if you take requests I'd love some more info on Robert Person and Mark Mulder.

Thanks

WiredTiger · 05-15-2002, 11:38 AM

Since we seem to be taking requests today

, I would also love to see the Date and time on the actual post at NEtshrine. It would help people see which reports happened when.

moose · 05-15-2002, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slippery Pedro

Will - BTW, I think the player name CAPS thing is a good idea.

I agree - except I (personally) find it annoying to have just the last name capped - I would suggest CAPPING the full name.

That's just me tho - I'll read em either way

WiredTiger · 05-15-2002, 02:33 PM

Poor Will. Change one thing at a users request and next thing you know everyone wants a piece of the action.

gyb13 · 05-15-2002, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by moose
I agree - except I (personally) find it annoying to have just the last name capped - I would suggest CAPPING the full name.

That's just me tho - I'll read em either way

Me too...wasn't gonna mention it, but since Moose did, I'll reiterate it

moose · 05-15-2002, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WiredTiger
Poor Will. Change one thing at a users request and next thing you know everyone wants a piece of the action.

Yeah, i need everything "just so"

cubfan33 · 05-15-2002, 04:43 PM

Ok ok ... I'll cap the whole thing. Did the asterisks help anyone?

Moose would have more pull if he'd post his review of PNC!

nyy26wc · 05-15-2002, 07:39 PM

I have to say I was impressed by that endorsement from James.

I have more to say on the topic, but I think those comments are more appropriate in a thread I started at http://www.netshrine.com/vbulletin2/...&threadid=3780

Slippery Pedro · 05-15-2002, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cubfan33
Did the asterisks help anyone?

Nada for me. Not sure you need them, IMHO.

cubfan33 · 05-16-2002, 01:07 AM

I dumped the asterisks because every time I type one, I think of that stupid French comic book I read in HS Frosh French class. I HATED that class. When Slippy said they stunk, that did them in.

I also took someone's suggestion to cap both names. Hope that helps. The Fox column does the cool bold of names, but I'm not at a stage that I'm gonna mark up every newsletter. K.I.S.S.

05-15-2002, 12:05 AM	#1
cubfan33 NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,359	Why I'm Late Tonight Yes, it's a bit late for getting this out. People have asked me why I put this out at night rather than first thing in the morning. The main reason is I am so not a morning person. If you look for me on Yahoo first thing in the morning, forget it. If you try to talk to me before my cup of coffee (from Freshcoffeenow.com) kicks in, forget it. I have a life sometimes even. Actually, I do it because its easier for me to collect the info I need in the afternoon and to catch injuries that happen during night games. I miss some, but I do catch some. Tonight, I watched "24" and I worked on a special report I'll have for you later this week on the effects of creatine abuse in baseball. Forget steroids - creatine may have near 100% penetration and may be costing your team more than you can imagine. I'm trying something new tonight at the request of a couple readers. Each "paragraph" will start with a marker of three asterisks. (*) Also, player last names will be CAPITALIZED the first time they appear. I hope this helps. * UTK broke the Dmitri YOUNG news today that he would be activated. Some places questioned the Tigers in doing this, but Young went 1-3 with a homer, so that sounds pretty healthy to me. * As we speculated yesterday, Brad RADKE will miss one start. The Twins placed him on the DL and will use Tony FIORE in his stead. Due to off days, the Twins can go with four starters until Radke returns. * Edgar MARTINEZ may be a bit further back than we anticipated. While June 1 is a reasonable goal, the M's will play several interleague games in NL parks just after this date. Since there will be no DH, it wouldn't make much sense to activate Edgar at that point. * Shannon STEWART will be back for the Blue Jays when activated tomorrow. He will probably DH for a few games with Vernon WELLS staying in LF. Stewart and CRUZ are still the subject of myriad trade rumors, all involving the Yankees and usually involving Nick JOHNSON. Once Stewart proves himself healthy enough to play the field, expect the rumors to heat up. * Brandon INGE is disputing his placement on the DL. He claims that team doctors for the Rangers did not feel that his injury was severe and he claims he can make throws without pain. Inge also acknowledged that he hid the extent of his injury and would pop his shoulder back in when his manager wasn't looking. This should be interesting to watch. * Cliff FLOYD has a bruised knee that will sideline him for a few days, but will not lead to a DL stint. Kevin MILLAR may be rushed to replace Floyd. This is one of those injuries that kills you in a weekly move league. * Rehab assignments all around ... Rick ANKIEL will report to a Single A team within the next week. Matt MANTEI looked tentative in his first stint with El Paso (AA), but reported no pain the next day. Kyle FARNSWORTH pitched from a mound and should report to Iowa (AAA) within the next two weeks. Wade MILLER will start Thursday in New Orleans (AAA) and may only make one rehab start, depending on the result. Wilson ALVAREZ reported to extended spring training and should return to the Devil Rays in time to lose some more games around June 1. * Wiki GONZALEZ is ready to return to the Pads lineup and should by Thursday. The Pads have some roster decisions to make, but are taking their time and playing a bit short-handed while they see how Sean BURROUGHS and Phil NEVIN heal up. Both could avoid the DL. There's no team in baseball besides the Reds with as much potential as the Padres, in my opinion. * The Blue Jays have played well under my expectations, but help is on the way. Esteban LOIAZA looked good in his return, while Mike SIROTKA, Cris CARPENTER, and Steve PARRIS are closing in on a return. While we still hear that Mike Sirotka has more problems in that shoulder, it should be interesting to see if the Blue Jays can play better and make some deals that will help them in the future. * Big Head Benny AGBAYANI goes on the DL and Jack Cust is not called up. I'm beginning to lose faith in Dan O'Dowd. According to Baseball America's latest stats, Cust is hitting 308/481/667 in Colorado Springs (AAA). I don't care if he doesn't wear a glove, let alone use it. That's a bat I'd want in my lineup. * I've mentioned my respect for Lee Sinins and his Sabremetric Baseball Encyclopedia before. When I pay thirty bucks for something, I expect a lot. With the SBE (www.baseball-encyclopedia.com) I got all that and more. Please, don't just take my word for it. During his chat today on a sports web site that isn't Foxsports.com, Bill James said the following: Chris (Cleveland): I've really enjoyed the Historical Abstract and Win Shares. One of the main problems I see with good research going forward in baseball, is that many of us don't have access to complete and accurate databases -- at least not without either money or a great deal of work. Any chance this is something you would invest some time in producing? Bill James: (4:15 PM ET ) Yeah, its kind of ironic to see statistics guys getting behind the curve in this area, given modern computers. I don't have any immediate plans. There is a very good product called the Sabermetric Encyclopedia, from a man named Lee Sinins. . .I have never met Mr. Sinins, but enjoy his product. *** I'll see everyone over on Netshrine.com later, right? __________________ UTK available only at www.baseballprospectus.com "I was pulling for Pete and agreeing with (commissioner) Bud Selig that Pete should be eligible for the Hall of Fame," said Giles, now chairman of the Phillies. "Bud was close to making him eligible right after his meeting with Pete (November 2002). Right after that, Pete got into tax trouble (in California), and that delayed the process." - Phillies Chairman Bill Giles in the Dayton Daily News, January 25th, 2004.

05-15-2002, 08:44 AM	#3
Commish NetShrine Hot Prospect Join Date: May 2002 Location: Madison, IN Posts: 15	Do you take requests? I am still new to the format here but I noticed above that you said you broke the Dmitri Young deal to your subscribers...where might I find out more about the subscription service. And finally if you take requests I'd love some more info on Robert Person and Mark Mulder. Thanks __________________ Your only as smart as the dumbest thing you will admit to....Me

05-15-2002, 11:38 AM	#4
WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	Since we seem to be taking requests today, I would also love to see the Date and time on the actual post at NEtshrine. It would help people see which reports happened when.

05-15-2002, 04:43 PM	#9
cubfan33 NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,359	Changes Ok ok ... I'll cap the whole thing. Did the asterisks help anyone? Moose would have more pull if he'd post his review of PNC! __________________ UTK available only at www.baseballprospectus.com "I was pulling for Pete and agreeing with (commissioner) Bud Selig that Pete should be eligible for the Hall of Fame," said Giles, now chairman of the Phillies. "Bud was close to making him eligible right after his meeting with Pete (November 2002). Right after that, Pete got into tax trouble (in California), and that delayed the process." - Phillies Chairman Bill Giles in the Dayton Daily News, January 25th, 2004.

05-15-2002, 07:39 PM	#10
nyy26wc NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 14,584	I have to say I was impressed by that endorsement from James. I have more to say on the topic, but I think those comments are more appropriate in a thread I started at http://www.netshrine.com/vbulletin2/...&threadid=3780 __________________ Lee Creator, Complete Baseball Encyclopedia. It's powerful, yet extremely easy to use. Features extensive sorting and stat display options. The CBE has many features that are not available in online and printed sources. Has 2006 stats and daily update service for 2007. Last edited by nyy26wc : 05-15-2002 at 07:53 PM.

05-15-2002, 02:33 PM	#6
WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	Poor Will. Change one thing at a users request and next thing you know everyone wants a piece of the action.

05-16-2002, 01:07 AM	#12
cubfan33 NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,359	Change I dumped the asterisks because every time I type one, I think of that stupid French comic book I read in HS Frosh French class. I HATED that class. When Slippy said they stunk, that did them in. I also took someone's suggestion to cap both names. Hope that helps. The Fox column does the cool bold of names, but I'm not at a stage that I'm gonna mark up every newsletter. K.I.S.S. __________________ UTK available only at www.baseballprospectus.com "I was pulling for Pete and agreeing with (commissioner) Bud Selig that Pete should be eligible for the Hall of Fame," said Giles, now chairman of the Phillies. "Bud was close to making him eligible right after his meeting with Pete (November 2002). Right after that, Pete got into tax trouble (in California), and that delayed the process." - Phillies Chairman Bill Giles in the Dayton Daily News, January 25th, 2004.

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