tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9469928.post4902852825522247798..comments2023-11-15T08:38:13.974-08:00Comments on itsamadmadblog: Sports SpectacularJoe Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160822944514723178noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9469928.post-30617040239646154752008-06-15T11:00:00.000-07:002008-06-15T11:00:00.000-07:00Sam,ERA is terrible, but yet they're first in runs...Sam,<BR/><BR/>ERA is terrible, but yet they're first in runs scored in the A.L. Go figure! I feel comfortable with spotting any team 4-5runs with the offense. It's just spotting a team 8 runs with the pitching and bullpen that always worries me. Still, they're in a better position than in many years, and that's encourgaing. Maybe 1 or 2 nice trades at the deadline can help resolve this.<BR/><BR/>Chris, yep... agreed. It's Stephen's holier-than-thou attitude I hate. He acts like he's the supreme commentator on all things basketball in his militant way. Bad combination for me.Joe Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160822944514723178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9469928.post-70130280657013655422008-06-13T22:03:00.000-07:002008-06-13T22:03:00.000-07:00Amen on Stephen A. Smith. What an annoying charac...Amen on Stephen A. Smith. What an annoying character. Is there any reason to scream and use such an angry tone when commentating on sports? It never changes. The Rangers will lead the league in runs scored, and top five in runs against. That never changes either. This whole thing.Chris Gaubatzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572622425855864371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9469928.post-71835875965268037172008-06-13T07:46:00.000-07:002008-06-13T07:46:00.000-07:00The hitting has certainly been there - though I no...The hitting has certainly been there - though I notice the Rangers hold their customary place of honor on the ERA chart - Dead Last! The Cubs and Red Sox, for instance, come in 2 and 3 in runs scored, and much higher on the pitching side, which explains a good deal. (The Angels, though - have the same ERA as the Red Sox, basically, and have scored 100 runs fewer - what the heck? You might actually have more chance out there than you think.) If you ever get any pitching, though, you might be in it - the nice young bullpen looks like a start, but when Sidney Ponson and Vincente Padialla are your best starters, you probably don't have to worry about making plans for October...weepingsamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885871104310819374noreply@blogger.com