Comments on: Offense was at its lowest level since 1992

By: foreverchipper10

foreverchipper10 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:10:19 +0000

My name is Simon and I like to do drawings.

By: scatterbrian

scatterbrian — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:05:13 +0000

I love the fact that people lean on steroids as the reason….because history has shown only hitters were using and therefore only offense will be affected by stricter testing.

I think emphasis on defense has contributed to this. Strong defense suppresses batting averages, lowering the number of runners on base and runs scored, which lowers ERA as a result.

By: dihigosghost

dihigosghost — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:01:19 +0000

I will agree with you that pitching has improved because of better coaching techniques, pitch counts, use of bullpens, etc. However, most people were wondering if offensive production, primarily home run production, would decrease because of the end of the steroid era. Offensive production has decreased, so believe what you want.

By: deep64blue

deep64blue — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:04:55 +0000

Are we finally seeing the impact of pitch counts etc protecting pitching talent? No more Kerry Woods or Mark Priors?? (Well except in Atlanta!)

I agree it’s likely to be only one factor but over the last 10 years teams have taken more care of the arms in their systems and perhaps now we are seeing the fruits in the Majors.

By: professor59

professor59 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:06:31 +0000

Don’t forget – pitchers used steroids too.

By: dlevalley

dlevalley — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:35:54 +0000

Craig more likely meant:

“…of a complicated process ever sits well with me…”

When editing, reading comprehension must always be maintained.

By: danandcasey

danandcasey — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:33:11 +0000

So – you are saying team “chemistry” is to blame for the low offense numbers and the demise of the Red Sox?

By: Old Gator

Old Gator — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:05:02 +0000

Meyers seemed funny but what it really was, was that next to Tia Carrere he looked ridiculous. He still does.And the Austin Powers series was one of the lamest, limpest, dullest, dumbest excuses for satire in cinema history. Big, fat yawn. They didn't even have the nerve to come right out and call the sequel The Spy who Porked Me.

By: El Bravo

El Bravo — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:55:39 +0000

Don’t you make me turn this car around…

By: nolanwiffle

nolanwiffle — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:54:48 +0000

The Speedball Theory

By: drmonkeyarmy

drmonkeyarmy — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:22:38 +0000

Thank you PL….Amphetamines absolutely played a gigantic role in offense production. It doesn’t get talked enough about by mainstream media.

By: paperlions

paperlions — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:16:00 +0000

When steroid testing began (2004), offense did not go down….in fact, increased slightly through 2006.

When amphetamines were banned and suspensions given for positive tests (starting 2007), offense did go down.

I’m sure it was just a coincidence though.

By: Francisco (FC)

Francisco (FC) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:03:46 +0000

of a complicated process every sits well with me

Since you have the benefit of an edit function, use it:

of a very complicated process sits well with me.

There, I just did your job for you. You don’t even have to type. Just copy & paste.

By: proudlycanadian

proudlycanadian — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:01:20 +0000

Mike Myers was hilarious in 1992. Like baseball players, his talent has declined with age. Pitching has changed and pitchers seem to be using different pitches

By: Jonny 5

Jonny 5 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:00:32 +0000

“the game has become less interesting.”

Speak for yourself Gator, the Game is still very interesting up in these parts, ya know since there still is baseball going on and all….

Nyuknyuknyuknyuk….

By: Chris Fiorentino

Chris Fiorentino — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:59:42 +0000

But there is likely one thing that matter more than others, and I think the whole steroid era being over is what is contributing the most to the offense being down. I don’t think it is a crazy or unfair statement…at least not any crazier than speculation about changes in the ball. The Phillies and the Giants put up ERAs that are the lowest in 23 years. Only 2 guys hit 40 home runs. 10 years ago, 43 home runs would have barely cracked the top 10.

By: Old Gator

Old Gator — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:54:56 +0000

Silver bullets? Easy to say when you’re not a werewolf. I still think the drug testing regimen is having its desired effect: the game has become less interesting.

Nyuknyuknyuknyuk….

By: Jonny 5

Jonny 5 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:54:13 +0000

Better pitching this season and better attendance. But I thought it was the long ball everyone dug?>?>?

By: Old Gator

Old Gator — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:52:30 +0000

Drug testing.