WIN METHOD

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Monday, January 25, 2010

WIN METHOD: understanding

The WIN METHOD blog has been used for over 1 1/2 years now by knowledgeable baseball fans. It is fully understood by young and old of all genders, except by those who are unwilling or unable to understand. The WIN METHOD is a two part process for discovering and selecting the best players. In this blog entree, we will discuss only the evaluation of a player after each year and over his career.
Stat users evaluate players based on their individually attained stats and then claim who is best based on that criteria. That may be fine if baseball was played only for what each individual can attain for himself and the heck with his team. But baseball is played for the team to succeed and the success of any team is based on what all the players contribute to help the team to the most success.
When using the WIN METHOD, you must evaluate players as equally as possible. You cannot take a starting everyday player and try to compare him to a bench player of another team. Only the stat frauds would do that, and they have. It is best, when at all possible to try to compare players at their position. First baseman to first baseman, catcher to catcher, outfielder to outfielder, starting pitcher to starting pitcher, closer to closer, etc.
It is most difficult, even for the WIN METHOD to compare players from the many different eras over baseball history. It is best to compare players from players of the same era. Then to realize that the best players who helped their team to the most success were just that, the best players in each era. Right now we will just touch on the present era, something we are all readily comfortable with.
As has been discussed in previous blog entries, we all know just how misleading individual stats can be. The WIN METHOD uses stats only to visit player traits. Home runs hitters have power, stolen base leaders have speed, etc. The WIN METHOD uses the players ability to help his team win and succeed. This can be achieved by a bunt, a sacrifice fly, moving a runner, a game saving defensive play, turning a double play, and other intangibles. Wins and success of the team, are the reason the game of baseball is played. Wins and team success is the only way players should be evaluated each year and over their career. When a player helps his team succeed with lesser stats than the stat frauds individual achiever, the first thing you hear is the stat guys team mates stink or look who the team success player played with. Stat frauds are good at demeaning team mates of the individual guy and demeaning the winners if the winner has lesser stats. Let them play in the mud and splatter themselves.
In this era, the players who help lead their team to the playoffs, pennants, and World Series the most, are the best players in the game. No, the 25th player on a playoff team is not better than the top player on a losing team, but he is for darn sure better than the 25th player on any of the losing teams. There is absolutely no reason to evaluate players on anything but for why the game is played. But stat frauds need fodder for their fantasy leagues, so they use individual stats. In the mean time, the WIN METHOD players walk off with a World Series ring or two on their fingers, and in some cases a fist full of rings.
WIN METHOD fans, don't ever let anyone tell you the champion or the winner is not best. Laud and praise the champion while always recognizing the feats of the individual. It takes great talent to gather and attain great individual numbers, but always remember, the goal of a baseball game or season is for the team to win, not any individual. The WIN METHOD recognizes the best because they win. The best always win, no ifs, ands, or buts, no excuses. WIN METHOD fans leave that to the stat frauds.

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johnsondc said...

Tex hit on elbow by pitch last night. Day to day right now, but should be ready to open the season.

Sharon/NC said...

Our first downer of the spring. Not good, but time to heal before opener.

Rob Young said...

I was told about this blog by a Yankee buddy. Love it. Love the 99% positive Yankee comments with the naysayers getting overwhelmed by all the Yankee posters.

RLA said...

Yankees look great in splitting split squad games yesterday. 28 in 10, lets get going.

YankeeMike said...

Four days till we open. Lets go Yankees. 28 in 10

Tony F said...

I've checked out a few talk forums, and all they do is talk bs stats this and bs stats that. What a bunch of nimrods. Wins and winning is all that counts. Particularly winning when it counts the most.

bigbadwolf said...

Stick here Tony, and you will be far better off. No nonsense and no bs. Just real winning baseball by great fans of the greatest team.

Tony F said...

I'm staying.

Karl Hooks said...

It truly has ben a good spring. No major injuries. If it continues for the regular season, we should be in great shape, 28 in 10

Teena/Bronx said...

We close Tampa down with the O's this afternoon. I wonder if Joe will start all the regulars.

Paul H said...

Andy looks real good today in only his second spring showing. He has been plagued by rain outs and has done much of his work under the stands and in the bullpen.

Stan the Man said...

Final spring fun game tomorrow, against our up and coming minor league future stars. then on to Boston.

WIN METHOD said...

For the final spring game in Florida, the YANKEES will have an ultimate WIN METHOD exhibition game. The YANKEES will be playing a game against their minor league future stars. Truly WIN METHOD at its best. 28 in 10 WIN METHOD fans. Lets go get it by WINNING.

William Mensom said...

I second that WIN METHOD. there is nothing better or wiser than the WIN METHOD.

Erica Nuyens said...

You are still the best WIN METHOD. Love ya.

Harry Stavris said...

An all WIN METHOD game. That's the best there is. 28 in 10.

johnny said...

Lets go Yankees. 28 in 10.

johnsondc said...

Nice to hear from you again johnny. You are doing great.

Ted L said...

Very nice spring closeout game. Joe pulled all the regulars after two at bats. Everyone looks ready to open up for real when it counts baseball.

bigbadwolf said...

Everything counts starting today. Stat frauds go play your fantasy baby games. Wins and losses are for grownups.

Curtis Johnson said...

bigbadwolf says it the way it is again. 28 in 10. The quest starts today.

Dean K said...

Thank Heavens, baseball season is back. The greatest sport on Earth. Lets go Yankees.

Steve said...

This is the site for big time baseball Yankee fans. All Yankee, all WIN METHOD, all positive, all the time.

Cindy said...

You go Steve. And lets go Yankees. We are the World Champions.

Warren Hammond said...

Tough loss last night in a game we should've, could've won. Well, we lost the first 8 games to the bosux last season. I do not think that will happen this year. 28 in 10.

Eddie OConnor said...

I think CC went one inning to far. That could have meant the difference in the game.

Linda Pardo said...

Oh well, you can't win them all.

Dave K said...

It will be interesting to see how the Yankees handle the lefty Lester tomorrow.

sid greenberg/nyc said...

We try to get even tonight with AJ.

William Mensom said...

To be honest, all I wanted was one of three in Boston. Don't forget we lost the first eight games to Boston last year and still ran away with the division. Never be over confident. Start evenly and finish fast usually suffices.

Teena/Bronx said...

After last nights win, I have little doubt we will win it all again lat year. The fire is there.

YankeeForever said...

Solid win last night. AJ was throwing hard and looked good. The pen was solid and Joba had the old fire in the belly. 28 in 10

Tom Loughlin said...

Yes, a very nice win. This team is for real. Nick Johnson looks to be an on base machine. Very WIN METHOD.

Pete H said...

Wouldn't it be nice if Andy and the guys could pull off the win tonight and we take two of three from the bosux to start the season. 28 in 10.

Victor Bruno said...

What a brilliant game from Pettitte, Park, and Mo. Granderson looks to be a great WIN METHOD find. Great job.

YankeeMike said...

What a big win. Could set the tone for the season. Now if we can do the same thing in Tampa. 28 in 10

Steve said...

Andy was great. Chan Ho was great. Mariano was great. All the greatness equals another WIN METHOD win.

Pat Piper said...

Could it be! The 2010 Yankee team is better than last years World Championship team!

Dennis said...

One series, one series win. Keep it going.

Stan the Man said...

Nice start for 2010. Stay healthy and keep on rolling along. 28 in 10.

johnsondc said...

Take the series in Tampa, just to let then know, it won't be easy in the AL East.

bigbadwolf said...

I love the running pitch count on YES. I always counted the pitches in my mind to be able to judge just when the YANKEES would drop the hammer on the opposing pitcher. So far so good, now to do the same or better in Tampa.

Erica Johnston said...

I love the comments and information here.

Jerry Curcio said...

Vasquez is getting hammered by the Rays. Can the Yanks come back down by 5.

Warren Hammond said...

Isn't it the WIN METHOD theory to lose by a lot and win by a little. So far so good. Played 4 games, have been outscored and we are 2-2.

johnny said...

Lets go Yankees.

Tom Loughlin said...

What a game from CC and the Yankees. As stated in the Avis commercial. Total domination.

Rob Young said...

I'm taking my wife out to dinner. Todays game was worth the price of dinner.

RLA said...

Just keep winning series. One at a time.

Ted L said...

We have another rubber game against a top contender today. AJ can win us another series with a big effort. 28 in 10.

Curtis Johnson said...

This would be a nice game to win. we set the tone for the bosux, we need to do the same for the Rays.

Bill Behan said...

Give no quarter. Pound the Rays and send a message. Go Yankees.

Phil F said...

AJ gives up hits to first two batters, both score, and then shuts down Rays big time.

Marty G said...

Another series in the bank. Looks like the Yanks want to send a message to the competition. 28 in 10.

Sid Lovitz said...

Two very powerful opening series from the Yankees. All systems seem to be on go. 28 in 10.

AL Ashton said...

This team is awesome. And Arod is finally playing a brilliant third base.

Cindy said...

Looks like we are off to a better start than last year. ROFLOL

Dean K said...

What an enjoyable opening week for Yankee fans.

Teena/Bronx said...

Day of rest. Now to keep it going against the Angels when we open at home.

Eddie OConnor said...

Granderson has really shore up the outfield defense, and his hitting will be a big plus over the long haul of the season.

Gene Woods said...

Keep taking 2 of 3 and we walk into the playoffs.

Lou Lis said...

We need to win the first game of a series. we haven't done that yet. Today is the day. 28 in 10.

Phil J said...

Grand opening ceremonies today. Then a grand win.

sid greeberg/nyc said...

Would love to see Andy go out with a really big year. He deserves it. A true champion.

Bret Davies said...

GO YANKEES.

sid greenberg/nyc said...

Andy dominates and looks as strong as he has ever been. Get the 20 Andy. Yanks leading 5-0 in mid 7th.

johnsondc said...

Superb win for the Yankees today. The fun part will be listening to the stat frauds sniveling about the meaningless runs Park and Robertson gave up. Particularly Robertsons. It blows his meaningless ERA out of whack and makes a farce of the fantasy league games they play. What fools they be.

bigbadwolf said...

That's where the difference lies between this blog and the baseball talking heads and baseball talk forums. The posters here know baseball and why it is played, to WIN. The others think baseball is played so they can play in their fantasy world and leagues.

Steve said...

You guys are right. Girardi was asked over the weekend about an individual compared to the team. He said, the individual and their stats mean nothing, it is the team winning that counts for the Yankees, and the team winning is their sole goal.

Sid Lovitz said...

Vasquez comes up big today, and we will really be rolling.

William Mensom said...

Vasquez is good, he will want to strut his stuff ofr the NY fans after his lack luster effort first time out. Look for a big game from him today.

Eddie OConnor said...

Vasquez was better this time out, but he came up against Joel Piniero who was superb. Yankees gave it a shot in the eight after Piniero left the game, but came up short, losing 5-3. Hughes, first start of year, in rubber game tomorrow night.

Tom Loughlin said...

We are the best. We just regroup, rebound, and exact revenge, tomorrow.

Barry Jacobs said...

We need to win the game and the series. No letdowns. 28 in 10.

Curtis Johnson said...

Phil is pumped for tonight. Go Yankees.

Ted L said...

Tonight we take our third straight series. H U G H E S

Sharon/NC said...

Another win, another series. Hughes does well in his first start, getting his first win. Now for the next series.

Wilson K said...

Nice game all around last night. We have now taken three sets from three quality teams. Great way to start the season.

Sid Lovitz said...

Win every series, win the pennants. Nothing complicated, no BS stats, just WINS.

Andy K said...

What will CC do for an encore tonight?

Stan the Man said...

A win is still a win, even if it is rain shortened. CC dominates again. Jeter continues to lead the way.

Mike Smith said...

AJ and then Andy. Can we sweep a series? Lets go guys, keep on winning.

Victor Bruno said...

7-3 in first 10 games. Outstanding baseball. 28 in 10.

Andy K said...

AJ throws a beauty. Jeter leads the way, as usual. Just simply the best player in baseball. four straight series. A win tomorrow allows us to lose a series and still maintain the win rate.

YankeeForever said...

Very dominant game from the Yankee staff. Hitters made Texas starter throw 73 pitches before he had to be taken out in the 3rd inning with only 1 out.

bigbadwolf said...

This team may be one of the best ever. Still a long way to go. When you consider Tex isn't firing, Vasquez hasn't fired, and Arod only just hit first HR today, there is room to show even more strength.

Curtis Johnson said...

Lets get the sweep. After CC and AJ, the Rangers are in for a change. A change of quality controlled junk. 28 in 10

Fred S said...

A win today would be great because we head out on a nine game road trip, with six on the wasted left coast.

YankeeMike said...

Three in a row from Andy? Lets go Yankees.

George W said...

Pettitte has been magnificent. 8th inning of what looks to be a sweep..

johnsondc said...

The definition of WIN METHOD, Ramiro Mendoza tow out tow RBI single that wins todays game.

Steve said...

It will go unmentioned and unnoticed by the stat frauds.

Warren Hammond said...

On the ball guys. It's all about the wins, nothing else matters.

sid greenberg/nyc said...

This is the first time since 1926 that the Yankees have won four series to start the season.

Giambino said...

Off day to head West. Nine game road trip. 5-4 would be fine, but looking for 6-3. 28 in 10.

bigbadwolf said...

Nice to see you back Giambino. How about an extended win streak thru the road swing?

Giambino said...

Thanks bigbadwolf. I had some medical problems. But everything good for now.

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