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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Sep 29, 2011 9:53am
As many know by know, Reyes requested to be taken out after getting a hit in his first at bat to make it harder for Braun to surpass him.
What coward.
Would you have done that?
Although it wasnt a batting title in question (he had it all wrapped up). Ted Williams went into the last day of the season batting 400 in 1941. They had a DH and he played both games, and went 6-8 to raise his avg to .406 for the season.
One thing I didnt know until I just looked it up but in 1941 the sacrifice fly was considered an at bat and if it was under the same rule as of today he would have hit .416 that season.
What coward.
Would you have done that?
Although it wasnt a batting title in question (he had it all wrapped up). Ted Williams went into the last day of the season batting 400 in 1941. They had a DH and he played both games, and went 6-8 to raise his avg to .406 for the season.
One thing I didnt know until I just looked it up but in 1941 the sacrifice fly was considered an at bat and if it was under the same rule as of today he would have hit .416 that season.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Sep 29, 2011 9:57am
I don't think it's a big deal at all
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Sep 29, 2011 10:00am
Not a big deal, but weak on his part.
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thavoice
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Sep 29, 2011 10:01am
Ted Wiilliams is credited with saying that he didnt believe he deserved the .400 if he sat out that last day.
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Sep 29, 2011 10:30am
Nobody is or will be Ted Williams. I don't think it is that big of a deal but that's just my opinion.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Sep 29, 2011 10:32am
Typical of the selfish attitude of a majority of today's players.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Sep 29, 2011 10:45am
Ted Williams also walked to away games, uphill both ways, in the snow
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Sep 29, 2011 10:56am
Yeah, he believed in obsolete concepts like a day's work for a day's pay. What a piece of crap.ts1227;915739 wrote:Ted Williams also walked to away games, uphill both ways, in the snow
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Mark Mack
Posts: 109
Sep 29, 2011 11:00am
Reyes is a Butt Sucking Bastard.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Sep 29, 2011 4:36pm
The Mets need something to cheer for, so good for Reyes. I mean, I remember how overjoyed I was when Pittsburgh's Freddy Sanchez won the batting title while the team was winning something like 26 games that season. Pride overflowed.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Sep 29, 2011 4:43pm
ESPN did an article on this.
I didnt know that Griffey Sr went into the last game of the season with the hitting lead. He sat out the final game. The guy who was second went like 4-4 and then Griffey Sr asked to be inserted into the game, did so and went o-2 I think and lost the batting title.
I wish Braun woulda beaten Reyes out because of this yesterday. Maybe somethinng like if Reyes had to only go 1-3 to win it..that woulda beeen classic
I didnt know that Griffey Sr went into the last game of the season with the hitting lead. He sat out the final game. The guy who was second went like 4-4 and then Griffey Sr asked to be inserted into the game, did so and went o-2 I think and lost the batting title.
I wish Braun woulda beaten Reyes out because of this yesterday. Maybe somethinng like if Reyes had to only go 1-3 to win it..that woulda beeen classic
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Sep 29, 2011 5:10pm
Its not a big deal, but it is very lame.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Sep 29, 2011 5:32pm
Cole Hamels thinks this was lame.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Sep 29, 2011 6:24pm
Bitch move, but I could care less since it didn't involve an important record
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 29, 2011 6:30pm
My thoughts, too. Not a big deal but Reyes is a dingleberry for doing it.Laley23;916178 wrote:Its not a big deal, but it is very lame.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Sep 29, 2011 6:32pm
I want my REP, you punk bitch!justincredible;916281 wrote:My thoughts, too. Not a big deal but Reyes is a dingleberry for doing it.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 29, 2011 7:54pm
You get half rep.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Sep 29, 2011 8:03pm
I would understand if he had an incentive in his contract where he got a huge bonus for winning a batting title or something, but since he didn't, lame.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Sep 29, 2011 9:06pm
I was wondering if there was an incentive....makes this very lameMulva;916422 wrote:I would understand if he had an incentive in his contract where he got a huge bonus for winning a batting title or something, but since he didn't, lame.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Sep 29, 2011 9:09pm
Bonuses like that aren't allowed in contracts anymore, or at least that's what was said yesterday when they were talking about it. They can have it for MVPs/Cy Youngs, etc but not for stuff that is strictly based off of numbers.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Sep 29, 2011 9:10pm
really? i thought they have contracts with shit like "games played". when did this go into effectkaren lotz;916484 wrote:Bonuses like that aren't allowed in contracts anymore, or at least that's what was said yesterday when they were talking about it. They can have it for MVPs/Cy Youngs, etc but not for stuff that is strictly based off of numbers.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Sep 29, 2011 9:14pm
wes_mantooth;916485 wrote:really? i thought they have contracts with shit like "games played". when did this go into effect
hmm good point. I know I heard it yesterday. I don't recall who said it. Possibly Barry Larkin who is a former Red (clueless).
wes_mantooth
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Sep 29, 2011 9:16pm
Yeah, I really have know idea
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Sep 29, 2011 9:23pm
I guess we are both right. They can't have incentives for stats but they can have them for Games played, innings pitched, plate appearances (not at bats), winning awards that are voted on. Bonuses for winning a statistical title are prohibited because they would be considered performance based. Batting championships, leading the league in HRs are not allowed.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Sep 29, 2011 9:28pm
Yeah...kinda weak, but if you had a good enough season to go 1/1 in the last game of the season to virtually lock a batting title....well let's just say no one else in the entire league could even have that option.
His only mistake was leaving versus the Reds....coulda got to .340
His only mistake was leaving versus the Reds....coulda got to .340