September 12, 200521 yr I wonder if the guy who was working on the stadium design for HOK would let us in on the playing dimensions for the (proposed) new park. The reason I ask is that I think the Marlins have had success with their emphasis on pitching and defense. The big ballpark has suited them well. Since defense is underated by a lot of GMs these days we could continue to assemble a good/cheap team if we had similar dimensions in the new ballpark.
September 12, 200521 yr I wonder if the guy who was working on the stadium design for HOK would let us in on the playing dimensions for the (proposed) new park. The reason I ask is that I think the Marlins have had success with their emphasis on pitching and defense. The big ballpark has suited them well. Since defense is underated by a lot of GMs these days we could continue to assemble a good/cheap team if we had similar dimensions in the new ballpark. 941873[/snapback] I asked him and he told me nothing. But there have been a couple articles in which they made it clear it would be a pitcher's park. As far as defense being underrated as think it's quite the opposite. I think it's still highly sought after.....hell even the Oakland A's have a great defensive team.
September 12, 200521 yr Dimensions can be changed easily by adjusting the walls, so the design could only have an estimate.
September 13, 200521 yr Author Wow sometimes I think people disagree just to disagree. When I say undervalued I mean GMs don't generally pay top dollar for a defensive greats unless they put great offensive numbers. I'm talking where the dollars are spent. Orlando Cabrera doesn't command A-rod or garcia-parra money.
September 13, 200521 yr Wow sometimes I think people disagree just to disagree. When I say undervalued I mean GMs don't generally pay top dollar for a defensive greats unless they put great offensive numbers. I'm talking where the dollars are spent. Orlando Cabrera doesn't command A-rod or garcia-parra money. 942586[/snapback] The way you posted it you made it seem as if teams don't care about defense. I was just offering my view. No need to get your panties in a wad. :thumbup
September 13, 200521 yr Author Since defense is underated by a lot of GMs these days we could continue to assemble a good/cheap team if we had similar dimensions in the new ballpark. I think I posted it pretty clearly. Besides I don't wear panties. I go commando.
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