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to: ED GRINNELL
from: DAVID LENTZ
date: 1996-12-29 11:21:00
subject: Odd Series Stats

Ed,
In  a letter to STEPHEN FRAZIER , you wrote:
EG>Baloney. Brett Butler, one of the worst baserunners in history, played for
EG>LaSorda (I think it's hilarious that you put down LaRussa when his teams 
are
EG>fairly smart runners). He gets picked off more than anyone in baseball but 
you
EG>didn't see LaSorda benching him, did you? Over his career, Lonnie Smith's
EG>upside (You concentrate on his baserunning but completely ignore the power
EG>hitting that he provided that helped the Braves more than his blunder) was
EG>better than his downside. THAT is why he was with Atlanta.
I would say the worst base runner is Luis Polonia.  However I am willing
to accept nominations for worst.  My candidate has lead his league in
being caught stealing on several occasions.
Happy Modeming -- David
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