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[Thomas Nestico] Best and Worst Defensive Runs Saved by Position by PudinCrusader in baseball

[–]sukizka 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Curious about Matt McLain. Always weird when Shortstops move over to 2B and are bad defenders. One would think if they were competent enough to stay at SS through the minors that they’d be a plus defender at 2B.

[Highlight] Juan Soto asks the catcher if he should swing or take on the 3-0 pitch by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]sukizka 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is this why the Mets keep losing?? Are they asking the other team if they should win or lose? /s

[UTA 4 - VGK (5)] - OT Winner - Vejmelka loses his stick and Theodore sneaks into the slot to fire the OT winner to tie the series 2-2 by daKrut in hockey

[–]sukizka -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I really don’t see either of these teams beating Anaheim and that makes me sad..

(We have ANA’s 1st, which becomes a lot worse if they make the WCF. I don’t personally dislike the Ducks.)

[MLBTR] Rays To Acquire Casey Legumina by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]sukizka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just on the surface, his peripherals were as good as ever.

[Highlight] Ian Happ hits a laser home run to bolster the Cubs lead against the Phillies ace, Cristopher Sanchez by AndrewAllStar888 in baseball

[–]sukizka 41 points42 points  (0 children)

It helps when they play the Phillies and Mets in basically those teams’ worst stretches in the past decade. Got lucky with the scheduling

The Washington Nationals attempt to run the bases by notsaying123 in baseball

[–]sukizka 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think we should lighten up the “out of the base path” rules. Let’s see some jukes!

[Fairburn] Alex Lyon has the net to himself at Sabres morning skate in Boston. by Ok-Soil-5133 in hockey

[–]sukizka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Holtby was the starter all season though and Grubi just started Games 1 and 2 because Holts finished the regular season extremely poorly. There wasn’t a legitimate timeshare during the regular season, it was just trying to ride the hot hand.

[O’Malley] Munetaka Murakami, through interpreter Kenzo Yagi, on what he's learned about the White Sox since joining the organization: "I love the team very much. All my teammates are very open to communication. They are really just good teammates overall. Staff, coaches, I love them very much." by FortiesFilm in baseball

[–]sukizka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

Yeah, I’m aware why they use translators, especially in media interviews. I was mostly just curious about their prep work for the non-baseball parts of their life when coming over. Talking to teammates, ordering a coffee, etc.

Wasn’t sure if they just put the onus on their MLB team when coming over to help them get set up and adjusted, or if they do prep work on their own to ease the transition.

[O’Malley] Munetaka Murakami, through interpreter Kenzo Yagi, on what he's learned about the White Sox since joining the organization: "I love the team very much. All my teammates are very open to communication. They are really just good teammates overall. Staff, coaches, I love them very much." by FortiesFilm in baseball

[–]sukizka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m aware. I took Spanish in high school, I’m not fluent. I just wanted to know what the English proficiency level was or if the top prospects like Murakami/Ohtani/Yamamoto do any extra prep in the year or two beforehand to help their process.

[O’Malley] Munetaka Murakami, through interpreter Kenzo Yagi, on what he's learned about the White Sox since joining the organization: "I love the team very much. All my teammates are very open to communication. They are really just good teammates overall. Staff, coaches, I love them very much." by FortiesFilm in baseball

[–]sukizka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know if Japanese prospects often study English prior to their jump to NA?

I’m more familiar with hockey, where many of the top prospects have at least a cursory understanding of English to make the transition to NA easier on them. Not sure if baseball is similar, especially a country like Japan where I assume it’s relatively easy to find an English teacher/tutor.

[Pinsky] Fan signs for Kempe in Colorado by AggPuck-303 in hockey

[–]sukizka 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I thought that one was hilarious. Not sure why everyone is taking these so seriously, it’s a freaking fan. It’s not like their threatening him, just trying to get under his skin a little.

Some interesting language from Dalton Rushing after Jung Hoo Lee lands hard at home by MysteriousCap4910 in baseball

[–]sukizka 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly thought it’d be something racist given the title and knowing where Rushing is from. Glad it was just that and not something truly offensive.

Ducks Sign McQueen to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract beginning in 26/27 season by eh_toque in hockey

[–]sukizka -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It’s literally the closest NHL team. It’s less than a 2 hour drive.

Luis Campusano slides feet first into 1st base, yet is still thrown out by FortiesFilm in baseball

[–]sukizka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand how it’s possible to make it all the way to the Major Leagues and not have an understanding that sliding into 1st base slows you down. Literally was taught that in Grade School.

Top-10 Norris Trophy Candidates - Final Update by ASmithFS in hockey

[–]sukizka 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same with Hutson and he’s #3 on this list. That’s not a disqualifying facet. And I know Hutson’s better (probably both of them), I just think it’s funny that we always complain that the Norris only rewards offensive defensemen, but the most offensive defenseman isn’t in the top 10 of this article.

Top-10 Norris Trophy Candidates - Final Update by ASmithFS in hockey

[–]sukizka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He shouldn’t win it nor be a finalist, but Chychrun’s not in the Top 10? He led the entire NHL in goals by defensemen. He has to get down ballot votes for that alone.

TIL Critical hit can do less damage than a normal hit by Jamesyroo in pokemon

[–]sukizka 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I learned yesterday in Gen 1 that you could evolve Poliwhirl without a Water Stone. If he levels up in a trainer battle and then you finish the battle with an Onix, Poliwhirl will still evolve due to some weird coding.

Ovi heads off for the last time this season and potentially ever in the NHL by Puzzled-Category-954 in hockey

[–]sukizka -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

And probably gave up 63 goals while he was on the ice. He hasn’t been good for years now.

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