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#21
05-31-2005, 12:59 AM
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Re: Triple Crown?
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Yes, I read it, but it doesn't give justification for not giving it to Gehrig. [/ QUOTE ] "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." [/ QUOTE ] OR how about, [ QUOTE ] 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. [/ QUOTE ] Reading is fundamental. [/ QUOTE ] And Grove won the pitching TC. 
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#22
05-31-2005, 01:21 AM
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Re: Triple Crown?
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[ QUOTE ] Who? That just seems ridiculous that someone who won the Triple Crown would not also win MVP. [/ QUOTE ] Read here. [/ QUOTE ] From the bottom of the article: "In 1947, Williams was edged by Yankee Joe DiMaggio , who had captured the nation's attention with his 56 consecutive game hitting streak. DiMaggio's numbers were .305 BA, 21 HR, 114 RBI. The vote was 202-201." Williams' numbers were .343, 32HR, 114RBI. (I'm pretty sure I remember this part correctly, it's been awhile since i read the story.) The writers ranked their top 10 candidates for MVP - a player received 10 votes if someone ranked him first, 9 for second, and so on down to 1 vote for being ranked 10th. Two writers disliked Williams enough that they didn't have him in the top 10 that year, and he lost by one vote.
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#23
05-31-2005, 01:33 AM
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Re: Triple Crown?
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I would think ARod has a better chance. [/ QUOTE ] A-Rod is a long shot to win the batting title this year. He's having a monster season but I don't see it happening. Hitters are so specialized now that it's really hard to lead the league in both power and average with guys like Ichiro out there. Just my .02, I could be wrong. NT
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#24
05-31-2005, 02:02 AM
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Re: Triple Crown?
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Who? That just seems ridiculous that someone who won the Triple Crown would not also win MVP. [/ QUOTE ] Read here. [/ QUOTE ] From the bottom of the article: "In 1947, Williams was edged by Yankee Joe DiMaggio , who had captured the nation's attention with his 56 consecutive game hitting streak. DiMaggio's numbers were .305 BA, 21 HR, 114 RBI. The vote was 202-201." Williams' numbers were .343, 32HR, 114RBI. (I'm pretty sure I remember this part correctly, it's been awhile since i read the story.) The writers ranked their top 10 candidates for MVP - a player received 10 votes if someone ranked him first, 9 for second, and so on down to 1 vote for being ranked 10th. Two writers disliked Williams enough that they didn't have him in the top 10 that year, and he lost by one vote. [/ QUOTE ] And those two writers have been hated ever since.
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#25
06-03-2005, 12:33 AM
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Now leads both leagues in BA, RBIs and HRs.
Leads the cubs in BA, OBP, RBIs, hits, 2Bs, runs, SBs, HRs, SLG, BBs, and TB. Oh.... and he hasnt been retired in his last 10 ABs. Sammy who? [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Now... if only the cubs could get their ace and number 2 man healthy....
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#29
06-03-2005, 12:38 AM
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Re: .389
you are such a Homer.
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