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Bring In the Fences? We Don't Need No Stinking Bringing in the Fences!
My metrics aren't just from this year. In fact, this year is NOT even included. These metrics cover the previous 8 year history of Petco. Over that period, the Padres have had several good teams including good offensive teams. My metrics also include the oppositions numbers in Petco. The fact is, Petco doesn't affect our hitters and pitchers equally. Our hitters suffer more than our pitchers are aided. I don't know for sure why that is but I suspect it is the psychological affect on our hitters. I never suggested that this will fix the Padres. In fact, I specifically said that they need to increase the talent on the field first and foremost. These are two seperate issues. You said a lot without saying much. Where is the proof of this advantage?— May 2, 2012 9:05 a.m.
Bring In the Fences? We Don't Need No Stinking Bringing in the Fences!
I think most people respect a pitchers duel when it's between two good pitchers. The most entertaining games in baseball for me are when two of the best in the league match up against each other. What I hate is two scrubs in a pitchers duel that don't belong in a major league rotation because of the suppressive nature of Petco Park. That's not entertaining to me. Petco dilutes the quality of baseball and produces artificially low scoring games. I want the quality on the field to dictate runs, not the park. If you prefer low scoring games, I can respect that as long as you realize why they are low. I dispise this brand of baseball and feel i'm in the majority.— May 1, 2012 10:40 a.m.
Bring In the Fences? We Don't Need No Stinking Bringing in the Fences!
The problem is, you speak of an advantage that does not exist. All the evidence points to a disadvantage, but people keep claiming this mythical advantage. You supply a lot of opinion without providing any basis for it. Show me the advantage. Here is the evidence that suggest a disadvantage: http://throughthefencebaseball.com/hot-topic-why-…— May 1, 2012 10:35 a.m.