Tuesday Bird Droppings

Mine wasn’t that crowded either, but there was like half a dozen people there signing up.

I’m at one per week right now and I’m trying to cut that back too.

the higher end makes a lot more sense than the lower end. I was 6’1-6’2 and 165ish in high school and thought that was ridiculously skinny.

Based on body mass index (which really isn’t very good, but it at least gives a ballpark), I should be around 150 – 160 pounds. I should typically aim for something on the lower end of my BMI range, just because of my body type.

The majority of my college weight gain was height growth, as I was about 5’2" when I graduated. The majority of my back-in-the-US weight gain was chunking up on my belly. I went from a 33 to a 38 waist. Now I’m somewhere between a 36 and 38, depending on the cut / style of the pants.

there were so many sub-140 lb guys around at any point.

Wrestled at 98 my 9th grade year, 112 in my 10th grade here. Then I broke my collar bone 11th grade year and Mom said “That’s it, you’re done.” Graduated at 125.

I don’t weigh 125 now.

I kiiid I kiiidddd

I’ve heard folks have had some good success with that as long as they maintain a semi-regular exercise schedule.

and my knees are shot, so there’s that too. I need to buy a bike. I’ve got a wide frame, so 190 would be pretty great for me. I was really (probably way too) thin at 168.

my fiancee’s dad is in his early 60s and eats like a horse, but is thin is a rail. granted, he’s pretty active, but it’s truly amazing to watch that dude lay waste to an all you can eat buffet.

…but some helpful Germans volunteered to do the cleanup.

(Ack. Perhaps I shouldn’t post for a while after seeing “Shame” last night)

He plays center and produces roughly the same offense, and is under control for an additional year and at lower cost since he didn’t get a huge first arb award.

Pence was born in 1983. Jones in 1985. +Jones

Pence will make $6.9 in 2012. Jones will make $3.25. +Jones

Pence had a .871 OPS (138 OPS+) in 2011 (including .954 in a pennant race for Philly). Jones was at .785 (114 OPS+). ++Pence

Defensively, Pence is not spectacular, but steadier (based on advanced fielding metrics). Jones is more spectacular, but more inconsistent and costs more runs. +Pence

Overall, Pence is a better player for the Phillies to have and Jones is a better player for the Orioles to have. In a trade, Jones wouldn’t bring what Pence would, but wouldn’t be too much below.

On July 29, 2011, the Astros traded Pence to the Philadelphia Phillies for four minor-league players: first baseman Jonathan Singleton, right-handers Jarred Cosart and Josh Zeid, and a player to be named later, determined to be outfielder Domingo Santana.

Crisp might have a slightly better fielding percentage, but Jones has the better arm. Crisp averages about three Assists a year. Jones has gotten more assists every year, including 30 over the last two seasons. Also, Jones had a terrible defensive year last year, but before that? He was looking pretty spiffy. Check out his fielding stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jonesad01.shtml
Then compare with Coco’s: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/crispco01.shtml

Remember Jones upside is his offense, and THEN remember that Endy Chavez is a better outfielder than Crisp and Jones combined.

Oh, and Pessimism is never appropriate, even when you suck. I love this team and will always look on the bright side. Try it sometime, it’s awesome.