All Things 2025 Playoff Thread

[upnorthkid]

Well stated.

I think the pendulum will swing back eventually.

kind of crazy to me there are 7 guys who his .300 or higher on the year. 2022 was the last time there were double digit players who did so. I get it. They argue the analytics are better for hitting home runs rather than stringing together hits with today's pitching, but it feels so anti-baseball in my head. Ok I'll be done with the soapbox.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

kind of crazy to me there are 7 guys who his .300 or higher on the year. 2022 was the last time there were double digit players who did so. I get it. They argue the analytics are better for hitting home runs rather than stringing together hits with today's pitching, but it feels so anti-baseball in my head. Ok I'll be done with the soapbox.

I’m in your choir; it’s boring as all get out.

I think teams will change it up - the Twins now want more athletic players who can run and move, frim what I’ve read.

That change was reflected in leading MLB in steals over the last couple of months, after being one of the words at it previously.

It’s also a great way to counter the better pitching you see in the playoffs.

 

[BleedGopher]

We are neighbors with Nathan Lukes, the RF/LF for Toronto. Amazing story, 31 years old and finally got called up to the Majors at age 29. He's on a 1 year contract this year at $760K and had his career best year and an even better post-season. I really hope he can sign a 3 year deal or so this offseason, after spending so many years working his way up through the minors. Most of our neighbors don't even know what he does for a living, he and his wife are so unassuming. It's really fun to follow his career and have a truly personal reason to cheer for Toronto/him.

Go Nathan Lukes!!