GAME THREAD DODGERS/NATIONALS

Discussion in 'Los Angeles DODGERS' started by irish, Jun 17, 2016.

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  1. Get Swept

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  2. Lose all 3

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  3. Don't win a game

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  4. ALL OF THE ABOVE

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  1. Fall Winslow

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    The best at flailing at sliders off the plate
     
    Fall Winslow, Jun 23, 2016
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    1937, St. Louis Browns.
     
    Bluezoo, Jun 23, 2016
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    I get going at a guy when he is fucking up and basically useless.. but really, if that guy gets a hit and is involved in an eventual victory, isn't it a little...well...kinda dumb to rag on him right after he finally performs?
    Seems like bad timing.
    I probably don't get the baseball savvy involved.
     
    Bluezoo, Jun 23, 2016
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    rube DSP Legend Staff Member Administrator

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    Its called hate.
    If he plays at superstar level then they will at least tolerate him.
     
    rube, Jun 23, 2016
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    lastatman DSP Legend Staff Member Moderator

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    I was just re-watching the final play, because, well... win. It's interesting to note that Puig ran through a stop sign at 3rd and we're all glad he did, but if the SS didn't struggle to get a grip on the ball, it could've been a very close play at the plate. But it's a testament to Puig's speed that a slight double-clutch on the relay changes it from potentially an out at the plate to a no-throw attempted. I counted that after rounding 3rd he took just 11 steps before launching into his slide. Pretty incredible.
     
    lastatman, Jun 24, 2016
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    Yasiel 3 for 7 since his return albeit singles after working on his swing, good sign but obviously not a guarantee of future results.
     
    Doughty8, Jun 24, 2016
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    The speed on that play is what impresses me the most. He's the only guy on the roster who even comes close to making it around the bases on that error - heck, I think there are only a handful on our roster who make it to third.

    His speed and arm really are amazing physical attributes, and I think that's why we get so upset when he is barely making due. The potential is so high in Puig, and that winning run just shows how dangerous he really can be to opposing teams.
     
    BlueMouse, Jun 24, 2016
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    Its interesting to note how little most fans understand the impact that Puig makes on a team.
    Nobody is as talented as he is on this team. He is worth every effort to refine and build on his skill to get the most out of that incredible talent.
    Not cut and run with him for not being perfect
     
    rube, Jun 24, 2016
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    Corey Seager is more talented than Puig, just to name one
     
    THINKBLUE, Jun 24, 2016
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    Dont be anal about it.
    Obviously we have corey and kershaw and they are supremely skilled and incredibly talented.
     
    rube, Jun 24, 2016
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    You said nobody was as talented as Puig on the team. So what did you mean then by 'nobody'? Not being anal :giants: Just saying.
     
    THINKBLUE, Jun 24, 2016
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    was an instinct play
    hard to fault him though
    would have taken a perfect relay to get him
     
    irish, Jun 24, 2016
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  13. irish

    irish DSP Staff Member Administrator

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    agreed
    and talent means little if it can't be harnessed
     
    irish, Jun 24, 2016
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  14. rube

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    Nobody is a poetic word in this sense. Its hyperbole.
    Which in context is obvious being that we all dodger fans and know who else is on the team.
    Its a figure of speech.
    Still, ill go definite and say that no other position player on the roster has his combination of raw tools.
    Not even Corey.
    Talent is what you are born with.
    Skill is what you learn. Corey is talented and has a lot of skill.
    Puig is more talented than Corey but is not nearly as skilled.
     
    rube, Jun 24, 2016
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    It's not the first time he's done it successfully too. Feel like Woodward underestimates his speed to be honest. Puig will get burned by it but I'll take it if there's a large success rate. Especially since I had zero hope the following batters would've driven him in
     
    doyerfan, Jun 24, 2016
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    Is Woodward the same guy who likes to send Kershaw home on close plays at the plate?
     
    BlueMouse, Jun 24, 2016
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    irish DSP Staff Member Administrator

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    was it kike and chase up after him?
    yeah, and not like they'd have walked the bases full to get to corey
     
    irish, Jun 24, 2016
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  18. irish

    irish DSP Staff Member Administrator

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    that's your subjective interpretation
    corey is both skilled and talented
    you may have heard his brother plays ball too
    so a certain amount of that skill was in their bloodlines to begin with
    that said
    skill or talent notwithstanding
    if you had to choose between puig or corey to build a team around, who would you take?

    hint: if you say anything other than corey you're not doing it right
     
    irish, Jun 24, 2016
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  19. rube

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    you arent understanding what i wrote, so you arent doing it right
    there is no suck thing as skill in blood
    talent yes, not skill
    but through cultural affinity skill can be learned at an early age
    obviously if father is highly skilled he may TEACH those skills to his children or they may LEARN them by watching dad.
    Skills are not genetic, Talent is.
    this isnt subjective
     
    rube, Jun 24, 2016
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    You guys are arguing semantics.

    Puig has a stronger arm, is faster, and has more raw power than Corey - and it's not really close.
    Corey is a better baseball player - and it's not really close.
     
    BlueMouse, Jun 24, 2016
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