Moneyball

tk_soccer9 · Post #1 » by **tk_soccer9** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:48 am

I'm just reading this book now and it's outstanding. Michael Lewis makes Billy Beane out to be some kind of genius that's ten years ahead of his time. Do you guys agree with this? What are your thoughts on this book? I for one love it.

mets87 · Post #2 » by **mets87** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:37 am

it should come as no suprise that i love this book as well (:D), and not just because it emphasizes the value of statistical analysis, but i enjoyed reading about what goes on in a front office, etc.

Post #3 » by **Basketball Jesus** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:47 am

It's typical as far as a Michael Lewis book goes. He has an annoying tendency to puff up his subjects to flawless, near god-like status (see "The New New Thing") and he usually treats dissenting arguments with little concern and rarely portrays them in a positive light.

There's really nothing to disagree with in the book; it's about a small market team using market inefficiencies to stay competitive. Make this about any other business and this is essentially common sense, but for some reason crusty baseball types with little reading comprehension get all up in arms over it.

34Celtic · Post #4 » by **34Celtic** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:49 am

There is also a movie called Prospect featuring Terry Francona, David Wright, Michael Cuddyer, BJ Upton, Chad Tracy, Brendan Harris, Chris Ray, etc. Its a good movie that shows exactly how scouts evaluate pitchers and hitters. And even touches on the mental aspect of the game. I like what Billy Beane did but to piss off Mets87 I just had to post this on here.

Just kidding man, but seriously visit the website and order the movie if u can. You'll enjoy it.

mets87 · Post #5 » by **mets87** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:52 pm

how would that piss me off...?

Post #6 » by **Basketball Jesus** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:08 pm

NO NUMBERS WERE USED IN THE FILMING OF THIS MOVIE