Money ball - Oakland As
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Who gives a fuck about a championship? The fact that you aren't even supposed to compete, yet you continue to win, is more compelling than a championship. Championships are great, but there is a lot more to theater than the guy who finishes first.
The continuing to win part does have me confused. Beane won as many playoff series as I have.
The true meaning of moneyball is that if you tell people how good you are and what a genius you are. . . some people will believe you.
This thread beat my expectations... Similar to the movies theme. A bunch of half ass... Well you get my point :mj07:
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You're right. Sorry Whatshisnuts - I didn't mean to make fun of your boyfriend
Any suggestions for the authors next book?
Heart of a Champion - The Jay Cutler story
Mr. January - the story of Bo Schembechler
A Century of Dominance - The Chicago Cubs first hundred years
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Heart of a Champion - The Jay Cutler story
Mr. January - the story of Bo Schembechler
A Century of Dominance - The Chicago Cubs first hundred years
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Maybe we should just be glad we have another sports movie to criticize. I know Oakland never advanced in playoffs, but they did win a few divison (although weak) titles with "Moneyball". As a Pirate fan, I'd be glad to take that over the past 19 years. I know the Nutting family could do a movie titled "How to make a profit while losing on the field" or Giveaways and fireworks and they will come". :0008
MoneyBall was a game-changer in baseball theory and talent evaluation.
That's what makes it an interesting story. Who knows how that will translate to the big-screen to people not interested in the core premise. :shrug:
That's definitely how it was sold. . . the results aren't really panning that out.
There's plenty of small market teams that have gone to and won the World Series, but their architects were focused more on winning than self-promotion.
I'm not defending Beane and personally don't know why this is even a movie (like "Two for the Money"), but isn't it possible the successful small market teams haven't followed his model in some way. :shrug: Just sayin. I don't know the answer.
I do know with having 5 HBO channels, every night I wonder why many different movies were ever made so if I can be bored with a sports movie, I'll take it. :00hour
I do know with having 5 HBO channels, every night I wonder why many different movies were ever made so if I can be bored with a sports movie, I'll take it. :00hour
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