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I think we're far too eager as sports fans to find a reason for things (sports writers are the worst at this). Random chance isn't satisfying

Posted by Reagen (aka Reagen) Aug 4 '10, 09:07

but this is not an unusual streak. What would be unusual if there weren't streaks like this.

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agreed, but not just sports fans. luck plays a far bigger role in success of all kinds than most people are willing to accept....nm - xi Aug 4, 09:20
He himself has said he pressed for 500....he's been a notorious underperformer in postseason (ie big moments).... - Will Hunting Aug 4, 09:14 4
- He was notoriously called a postseason choker, but it wasn't true. Again, sample size. - zombie musubi Aug 4, 09:17
- i think the playoff underperformer thing has been proved to be complete myth. -- nm - TFox Aug 4, 09:15 2
  - But they said it *so many times*, TFox. (nm) - zombie musubi Aug 4, 09:18
  - in general, you have better pitching in the playoffs, so hittes numbers should tail off - groiny Aug 4, 09:17
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- It's not that there's no human element. But you just can't prove anything. - Reagen Aug 4, 09:13 6
  - Right. You just can't know definitively one way or the other. So to take either definitive stance is kinda silly. -- nm - TFox Aug 4, 09:14 4
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      - Even then, sometimes players look for reasons, just like fans do. - zombie musubi Aug 4, 09:23 2
        
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        Only because I've been so expertly manipulated, oh great puppetmaster. (nm) - zombie musubi Aug 4, 09:27
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- big deal, he can go 4 for 4 and be right back into things. - groiny Aug 4, 09:11

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