Soriano is a better leadoff option than Theriot

by viewfromthebleachers on Feb 25, 2008 8:25 AM CST

I took a look at some statistics the other day to examine whether Alfonso Soriano was a better option to leadoff over Ryan Theriot. I tried to post them here, but couldn't figure out how to include tables for the stats. So, go check out the post at:

http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/02/24/soriano-is-the-best-leadoff-hitter/

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Was this in question?

Two words: No shit.

by Thelonious on Feb 25, 2008 9:22 AM CST reply actions

You have to admit

Theriot's grinder factor is 30% higher than Soriano's. It's a legitimate question.

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by gjdow on Feb 25, 2008 9:47 AM CST up reply actions

One Word:

Duh

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by cubs0505 on Feb 25, 2008 12:28 PM CST up reply actions

Any chance at all...

that in the name of decorum that those using these diaries to promote their own blogs um....stop?

by Damen Jackson on Feb 25, 2008 9:52 AM CST reply actions

I guess

Youll have to go to their website and police them as well, afterall their promoting Als website.

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by Hammer on Feb 25, 2008 9:59 AM CST up reply actions

I'll pass on going to their website..

thanks. But I'm certain there's a difference between a site operator promoting the site of another, and a visitor promoting his own.

by Damen Jackson on Feb 25, 2008 10:02 AM CST up reply actions

Gimme a break

Both sites have the others on their sidebar. As far as Im concerned they are on the same team. Cubs promoters and supporters. Making something out of nothing-----clearly.

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by Hammer on Feb 25, 2008 10:08 AM CST up reply actions

Yes, thank you, sir!

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by daver on Feb 25, 2008 9:56 AM CST reply actions

It's about time we can close this debate

It was getting pretty heated

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by DTJchris on Feb 25, 2008 10:23 AM CST reply actions

Here is

another take on Soriano and leading off. Interesting quote to take away from this article:

Brian Roberts is one of the few leadoff hitters who clearly adds more wins to a team than Alfonso Soriano.

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by pageian on Feb 25, 2008 10:24 AM CST reply actions

Crikey

Alfonso Soriano is the leadoff hitter, period. History suggests that Soriano performs best when operating out of the leadoff spot. And Piniella has steadfastly said Soriano is his leadoff hitter. So therefore I'm not quite sure what the ongoing debate is all about. Ryan Theriot as leadoff hitter? God no.

by MDBNIU on Feb 25, 2008 10:44 AM CST reply actions

Posting

I would not have linked to the post on my site had I been able to get the tables to show. Sorry for offending you Damen Jackson. I would hope that you notice I'm not doing this all the time.

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by viewfromthebleachers on Feb 25, 2008 11:52 AM CST reply actions