http://roxpile.com A Colorado Rockies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:13:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://roxpile.com/2011/03/08/are-the-rox-any-better-at-second-base/ http://roxpile.com/2011/03/08/are-the-rox-any-better-at-second-base/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:32:12 +0000 Logan Burdine http://roxpile.com/?p=1440 It’s difficult to compare Jose Lopez to either Barmes or Herrera. Jose has played his entire career within the confines of pitcher-friendly Safeco Field, while Barmes and Herrera have had the benefit of playing at Coors. Because of the disparity in their stadiums, it’s a waste of time to compare most offensive numbers. However, plate discipline is one thing that will remain the same, regardless of the stadium. Ultimately, a guy that swings at bad pitches will be an easier out; that’s the game at its most basic level.
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