tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post9208751481382964730..comments2024-02-17T04:00:25.925-06:00Comments on The Platoon Advantage: Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, and a Tangential Connection to BaseballThe Common Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09994070642805307798noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-21356557067115579132011-07-22T10:03:47.036-05:002011-07-22T10:03:47.036-05:00The post was about baseball, but it brought in the...The post was about baseball, but it brought in the soccer players to get more eyes. It's part of The Process.Mark Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502652349827578699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-29586443603718073732011-07-21T22:03:46.000-05:002011-07-21T22:03:46.000-05:00I think we should consider a new direction for the...I think we should consider a new direction for the blog. Soccer, food battles, and the Indian Premier (cricket) League. I'm sure Schoenfield would be down.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840958382433052735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-27340646343542413592011-07-21T21:52:26.822-05:002011-07-21T21:52:26.822-05:00And a post about attractive soccer players does ha...And a post about attractive soccer players does have a place here?The Common Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994070642805307798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-86126760338175422892011-07-21T21:02:18.938-05:002011-07-21T21:02:18.938-05:00Chip,
That has no place here.Chip,<br /><br />That has no place here.Mark Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502652349827578699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-22811799275182762942011-07-21T19:49:26.122-05:002011-07-21T19:49:26.122-05:00Cake and French Fries are far superior to the peas...Cake and French Fries are far superior to the peasant food that Mark likes. ;-)Chiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00519835942711823406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-13302085918234272522011-07-21T19:23:59.287-05:002011-07-21T19:23:59.287-05:00haha hey now. Unlike most people I was actually a ...haha hey now. Unlike most people I was actually a USWNT fan before the tournament. I feel that gives me (um, I mean him) immunity :)Fetchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05238771118445854159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-49627090635537630702011-07-21T19:09:59.150-05:002011-07-21T19:09:59.150-05:00Yes, pondering Solo's "tiger" abilit...Yes, pondering Solo's "tiger" ability in bed is a clear indication of "his" progressiveness. :)Mark Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502652349827578699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-14356744445220828882011-07-21T18:24:16.872-05:002011-07-21T18:24:16.872-05:00tweep B sounds like a wonderful humantweep B sounds like a wonderful humanFetchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05238771118445854159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-21548460266743617332011-07-21T16:00:27.150-05:002011-07-21T16:00:27.150-05:00Panger,
Awesome.
Chip,
I was going to hell any...Panger, <br /><br />Awesome.<br /><br />Chip,<br /><br />I was going to hell anyway.<br /><br />Anon,<br /><br />I did forget about position scarcity, though I wouldn't put Morgan at first. I'm thinking a 3B--still not as valuable as a C but still pretty good. They both look good in a uniform, though.Mark Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502652349827578699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-41546040604699701162011-07-21T15:58:35.117-05:002011-07-21T15:58:35.117-05:00I was a bit worried about this, but it's reall...I was a bit worried about this, but it's really great stuff.<br /><br />I had only barely heard of Solo (via Twitter) and never heard of Morgan -- what with the them playing soccer and all -- and so I googled and came across this poll that has a whole bunch of votes. http://thechive.com/2011/07/18/hope-solo-vs-alex-morgan-26-photos/<br /><br />I think I'd go with the 32% on this one, actually...Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840958382433052735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-6016188618987334722011-07-21T15:31:09.889-05:002011-07-21T15:31:09.889-05:00I think with Hope Solo, you have a uniqueness fact...I think with Hope Solo, you have a uniqueness factor that Alex Morgan doesn't have. This brings in the whole positional scarcity debate. Alex Morgan is your typical power hitting first baseman, while hope solo plays the role of good hitting catcher. Comparing them straight up is one thing, but it may not take everything into account.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-79643384547285332902011-07-21T14:27:34.628-05:002011-07-21T14:27:34.628-05:00Dear Chip, your love of cake and french fries has ...Dear Chip, your love of cake and french fries has endeared you to The Common Man. Well done, sir.The Common Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994070642805307798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-31982144823370548982011-07-21T14:16:45.860-05:002011-07-21T14:16:45.860-05:00You have clearly secured your place in hell for th...You have clearly secured your place in hell for this article. Two thumbs up! #cake #frenchfriesChiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00519835942711823406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-91440802056531534762011-07-21T13:35:16.668-05:002011-07-21T13:35:16.668-05:00Great. Slobbermetrics.Great. Slobbermetrics.@Panger2013https://www.blogger.com/profile/04192104708707988009noreply@blogger.com