Triple Crown? - Page 2

DougOzzzz · #11 05-31-2005, 12:47 AM

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I like Albert's chances better, and he's trailing Lee in all 3 categories.

Let's see, I'd guess he's about 4-1 at best to win any of the categories right now as he doesn't have a massive lead in any of them. That would put it at 64-1 to pull it off.

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4-1 may be close to the correct odds, but 64-1 isn't. The categories are correlated; if he does somehow win the home run title, then he's probably more like 3-2 or 2-1 to win the RBI title. Batting average probably would be largely unaffected by HR's, but BA and RBI have a moderate effect upon each other.

Cubswin · #12 05-31-2005, 12:48 AM

Lou Gehrig 1934
Chuck Klein 1937
Ted Williams 1942 & 1947

Jakesta · #13 05-31-2005, 12:49 AM

What was the justification for not giving Gehrig the award?

Clarkmeister · #14 05-31-2005, 12:49 AM

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I like Albert's chances better, and he's trailing Lee in all 3 categories.

Let's see, I'd guess he's about 4-1 at best to win any of the categories right now as he doesn't have a massive lead in any of them. That would put it at 64-1 to pull it off.

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4-1 may be close to the correct odds, but 64-1 isn't. The categories are correlated; .

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Good point.

Clarkmeister · #15 05-31-2005, 12:50 AM

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What was the justification for not giving Gehrig the award?

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Jesus, did you even read the article I linked? Try not to be a total waste.

Jakesta · #16 05-31-2005, 12:54 AM

Yes, I read it, but it doesn't give justification for not giving it to Gehrig.

istewart · #17 05-31-2005, 12:55 AM

Good article. Pretty gay stuff, IMHO.

Soul Daddy · #18 05-31-2005, 12:55 AM

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Yes, I read it, but it doesn't give justification for not giving it to Gehrig.

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"There must have been some anti-Yankee sentiment among the voters, feeling that Gehrig's numbers were in part a reflection of his teammates' skills."

Jakesta · #19 05-31-2005, 12:57 AM

That's not justification.

Clarkmeister · #20 05-31-2005, 12:57 AM

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Yes, I read it, but it doesn't give justification for not giving it to Gehrig.

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"There must have been some anti-Yankee sentiment among the voters, feeling that Gehrig's numbers were in part a reflection of his teammates' skills."

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In Cochrane's favor was the fact that he not only took over the Tiger's catching duties but was also their manager. He guided the Tigers to a 101-53 record, their first winning record in seven years and first pennant in 25 years.

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Reading is fundamental.