Mark Reynolds > Adam Dunn

[Meh]

Two things here:

1. Comparing Adam Dunn to Carl Crawford is damn pretty funny.

2. Yes, everyone on this board and Oriole fans everywhere have shown a long history of NOT hammering the O's front office for making moves that failed as long as they were "trying"... Ha HA HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!

Reading comprehension is not your thing, is it? I was comparing the silliness of saying *Insert Player Name Here* is a bust because of 6 games OR even 2 months stats. Over time players will typically put up their career averages.


You must be a kid because you're clueless.

[Meh]

The AL East is much more competitive and tougher than the AL Central. That comparison is full on apples and oranges. But what else would we expect from you?

TM

By your logic, Travis, the Orioles needed Dunn's bat this offseason more than the Sox did because of the competitiveness of the division. But Andy knew Dunn would slump to start the season and didn't sign him. um hmmmm


Value: Last Place > First Place

[baseball777]

Reading comprehension is not your thing, is it? I was comparing the silliness of saying *Insert Player Name Here* is a bust because of 6 games OR even 2 months stats. Over time players will typically put up their career averages.


You must be a kid because you're clueless.

You don't have to explain youself as your post was clear. ANYBODY but a MORON would have understood your points and agreed with them!

[Go Os]

Reading comprehension is not your thing, is it? I was comparing the silliness of saying *Insert Player Name Here* is a bust because of 6 games OR 2 months stats.


You must be a kid because you're clueless.

"It's like saying the Carl Crawford signing was a bust because he didn't hit .350 and steal 8 bases during the 1st 6 games this year. Over the course of the contract Dunn will put up his career averages, 35/100"

This is a comparison...

com·par·i·son
[kuhm-par-uh-suhn]
–noun
1. the act of comparing.
2. the state of being compared.
3. a likening; illustration by similitude; comparative estimate or statement.

See the 3rd definition, chief. Who has the reading comprehension problem???

I must be a child because I don't see the logic of passing on paying a 31 year old mediocre, overweight, power hitter 40 mil + for four years. Oh and throw in he's DEAD LAST in AVG in the major leagues by June 12.

Yes, I am obviously the clueless one here...

("Meh" how very very appropriate to describe you).

[Go Os]

You don't have to explain youself as your post was clear. ANYBODY but a MORON would have understood your points and agreed with them!

You're next on my list Baseball777. I can't WAIT until you write something I can tear apart. If you agree with the likes of MEH I'm surprised that you can even turn on a computer, much less write a sentence.

[Meh]

This is a comparison...

com·par·i·son
[kuhm-par-uh-suhn]
–noun
1. the act of comparing.
2. the state of being compared.
3. a likening; illustration by similitude; comparative estimate or statement.

See the 3rd definition, chief. Who has the reading comprehension problem???


("Meh" how very very appropriate to describe you).

LMAO! Let me dumb it down for you.

"the stupidity in basing a 4 year contract's value on Dunn's stats the 1st 2 months of this season"

"It's like saying the Carl Crawford signing was a bust because he didn't hit .350 and steal 8 bases during the 1st 6 games this year"

At no time did I compare Adam Dunn to Carl Crawford.



English 101, it's your friend.

[baseball777]

You're next on my list Baseball777. I can't WAIT until you write something I can tear apart. If you agree with the likes of MEH I'm surprised that you can even turn on a computer, much less write a sentence.

You are making me laugh. I will weigh in if someone, such as yourself, makes a bonehead comment and incorrectly bashes another poster.

Bring it on! A threat from someone with a negative baseball IQ is comical. Maybe you should get some coaching from Pie before you write another incorrect post.

[dsizzle]

By your logic, Travis, the Orioles needed Dunn's bat this offseason more than the Sox did because of the competitiveness of the division. But Andy knew Dunn would slump to start the season and didn't sign him. um hmmmm


Value: Last Place > First Place

And by your logic, everything the White Sox did is better than everything the Orioles did, even though the Sox are only 1/2 game better in a weaker division. I know that's not what you said, but that's the crux of the argument you're making.

You are correct that it's wrong to judge a 4-year contract on the first 2 months. I did not want to sign Dunn, but I think he'll give them a good year or 2. But I do think you'll be incorrect that he'll average 35/100 over the 4 years. Just not a good body type to keep up that type of production. But we'll see what happens.

[Go Os]

LMAO! Let me dumb it down for you.

"the stupidity in basing a 4 year contract's value on Dunn's stats the 1st 2 months of this season"

"It's like saying the Carl Crawford signing was a bust because he didn't hit .350 and steal 8 bases during the 1st 6 games this year"

At no time did I compare Adam Dunn to Carl Crawford.

No, you kind of did, since you used the word "like" associated with Carl Crawford. I know Crawford got more money than Dunn so it's not exactly Apples and Apples but lumping a one trick poney like Dunn (lump being appropriate) with a multi talented baseball player like Crawford in the same sentence is funny on it's own.

It's also pretty funny that people who bash the O's find it OK to call Reynolds, Lee, etc... a bust this year based on the same amount of playing time Dunn has had. But for you being the worst baseball player in the league for the first two months of the season automatically means he will reach his career avgs not only this year but for the next three. If that's not Fing hilarious I guess someone needs to get a sense of humor...

[Meh]

And by your logic, everything the White Sox did is better than everything the Orioles did, even though the Sox are only 1/2 game better in a weaker division. I know that's not what you said, but that's the crux of the argument you're making.

You are correct that it's wrong to judge a 4-year contract on the first 2 months. I did not want to sign Dunn, but I think he'll give them a good year or 2. But I do think you'll be incorrect that he'll average 35/100 over the 4 years. Just not a good body type to keep up that type of production. But we'll see what happens.

That's not really what my point is. My point is that the Sox tried. they weren't afraid to spend some money. Yeah, the Dunn signing hasn't worked out yet and maybe never will, but at least they tried to add a hitter. The O's just sat idly aside and watched all the top tier FA's sign, then we mopped up the remnants. And some posters here think that was a good "value". Last place to me is not a good "value".

[Go Os]

You are making me laugh. I will weigh in if someone, such as yourself, makes a bonehead comment and incorrectly bashes another poster.

Bring it on! A threat from someone with a negative baseball IQ is comical. Maybe you should get some coaching from Pie before you write another incorrect post.

Wha? Where have I shown a negative baseball IQ?

People are so touchy. You started with the MORON comments. Write something that proves I'm wrong.

Like most of the knuckle draggers on this board you struggle with actual FACTS but find it easy to call people morons or "have a negative baseball IQ" without so much as a simple example or reason.

[baseball777]

And by your logic, everything the White Sox did is better than everything the Orioles did, even though the Sox are only 1/2 game better in a weaker division. I know that's not what you said, but that's the crux of the argument you're making.

You are correct that it's wrong to judge a 4-year contract on the first 2 months. I did not want to sign Dunn, but I think he'll give them a good year or 2. But I do think you'll be incorrect that he'll average 35/100 over the 4 years. Just not a good body type to keep up that type of production. But we'll see what happens.

You might be right as history has shown the "big body type" power hitters tend to abruptly lose their skills. Dunn "should" post close to his career averages but in the last year or two of his contract his production may tail off significantly.

Fielder may be the next "bad body type" in this category and EVERY O's fan is clammering for the team to sign him. Just be prepared for a possible 2 good years out of however many he is signed for. Buyer beware.

[Go Os]

LMAO! Let me dumb it down for you.

English 101, it's your friend.

Like is A COMPARISON, STUPID!!!!

Jesus Christ, it's like arguing with a fing retard.

[hampden623]

You might be right as history has shown the "big body type" power hitters tend to abruptly lose their skills. Dunn "should" post close to his career averages but in the last year or two of his contract his production may tail off significantly.

Fielder may be the next "bad body type" in this category and EVERY O's fan is clammering for the team to sign him. Just be prepared for a possible 2 good years out of however many he is signed for. Buyer beware.

So in other words, a horrible signing by Chicago.

And "Should" is currently "isn't".

[Meh]

No, you kind of did, since you used the word "like" associated with Carl Crawford. I know Crawford got more money than Dunn so it's not exactly Apples and Apples but lumping a one trick poney like Dunn (lump being appropriate) with a multi talented baseball player like Crawford in the same sentence is funny on it's own.

It's also pretty funny that people who bash the O's find it OK to call Reynolds, Lee, etc... a bust this year based on the same amount of playing time Dunn has had. But for you being the worst baseball player in the league for the first two months of the season automatically means he will reach his career avgs not only this year but for the next three. If that's not Fing hilarious I guess someone needs to get a sense of humor...

"It's like saying the Carl Crawford signing"


Move along now, kid, I got nothing else for you except this.

[Go Os]

I got nothing else for you except this.

Yes, "I can't read" but you don't know the definition of a comparison even after I took the time to copy and paste it for you. I'm really starting to feel unappreciated here!

[baseball777]

Wha? Where have I shown a negative baseball IQ?

People are so touchy. You started with the MORON comments. Write something that proves I'm wrong.

Like most of the knuckle draggers on this board you struggle with actual FACTS but find it easy to call people morons or "have a negative baseball IQ" without so much as a simple example or reason.

Whatever! You did a GREAT job at understanding what comparison means!!

Thank you so much for posting the definition of the word so you could further emphasize that you did not comprehend the initial post.

Bashing people for no reason has no place on this board and you started it. I do apologize for calling you a "moron". However, looking for reasons to bash other posters such as you did, is not welcome here.

[dsizzle]

Fielder may be the next "bad body type" in this category and EVERY O's fan is clammering for the team to sign him. Just be prepared for a possible 2 good years out of however many he is signed for. Buyer beware.

Not every O's fan. I don't want to sign him, and I know I'm not alone on that.

So in other words, a horrible signing by Chicago.

I don't think it was a good signing, but this isn't necessarily true either. I think with most FAs today, you make the signing expecting the contract to be a bit of an albatross over the last year or 2.

The Dunn contract will defnitely be one to watch.

[hampden623]

Not every O's fan. I don't want to sign him, and I know I'm not alone on that.



I don't think it was a good signing, but this isn't necessarily true either. I think with most FAs today, you make the signing expecting the contract to be a bit of an albatross over the last year or 2.

The Dunn contract will defnitely be one to watch.

Well I'll agree with that. That is where we are... But it certainly looks bad right now

[Go Os]

Whatever! You did a GREAT job at understanding what comparison means!!

Thank you so much for posting the definition of the word so you could further emphasize that you did not comprehend the initial post.

Bashing people for no reason has no place on this board and you started it. I do apologize for calling you a "moron". However, looking for reasons to bash other posters such as you did, is not welcome here.

Fine, I'll agree with bashing posters is not welcome, however that was a comparison of two signings one of Carl Crawford and the other of Adam Dunn. How that doesn't SOMEHOW compare the two players I suppose I'll never understand.