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  1. 2 hours ago, Second Base said:

    I don't recall a single playoff series where whoever the catcher was, ended up being the difference in the series. Starting pitchers? Every series. Bullpen? Every series. Timely hitting, every series. 

    I'm skeptical there is such thing as a "playoff catcher."

    The names of Munson, Bench, and Dempsey come to mind, but that was a long time ago.

  2. 7 hours ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

    So again…your statement makes literally no sense….if science is a process, then clearly you would believe in the scientific process and the way it operates. It is not concrete nor definitive and constantly evolving. So to say scientists don’t believe in science is downright asinine and contradictory to what you are saying. 
     

    P.s. if you make beer in your garage you can consider yourself a chemist. 

    Good for you.

  3. 3 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

    #15 Nelson Rada

    Venezuela, OF

    Born: Aug. 24, 2005. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 168.

    If Rada had been born eight days later, he would be in next year's class instead, so he's one of the youngest players who will sign this year. Rada stood out playing for Venezuela at the U-15 World Cup Americas Qualifier in September 2019 in Mexico. He was 5-foot-9 early on, but he's the son of a former professional basketball player in Venezuela and has grown a few inches leading up to his signing date. He's an instinctive player, especially in center field where he gets good reads off the bat with a quick first step and at least solid-average speed. Rada has a fairly short stroke from the left side with a good eye for the strike zone and mostly gap power that has trended up as he's gotten stronger.

    #29 Randy de Jesus

    Dominican Republic, OF

    Born: Feb. 13, 2005. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 180.

    De Jesus stood out early on for his physicality as a tall right-handed hitter. Since then he has improved his conditioning, getting himself into better shape while maintaining his ability to drive the ball with impact when he connects. He's a corner outfielder with a chance for above-average raw power, with scouts highest on him also believing in his ability to hit against live pitching.

    Hmmm. Rada's average speed suggests he will not stick in Center, so he is essentially a slap-hitting corner outfielder, while de Jesus is an out-of-shape 18-year-old who some scouts think may be able to hit live pitching.
     

    Am I reading you right?

  4. 2 hours ago, gotbeer said:

    That's a trip that Tampa Bay had the least amount of drafted players.  I would have thought theirs would be high considering their continual budget situation.  

    Their continual budget situation is why they don't have a lot of drafted players. When their drafted players turn out good, they can't afford to keep them so they are traded for good young talent.

  5. 12 hours ago, Tank said:

    Sorry, buddy, but the development of the cotton gin contributed to the growth of king cotton, which led to the south digging in its heels more and more about keeping slavery.

    as for the war of 1812, meh. No one cares.

    Hey, the only battle we won was after the war was over and was with the help of pirates, and yet we won the war.

    I think that's pretty cool.

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