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Before OBP was cool, he had 3 straight years over .391, .401, and .389 at the start of his career in 1975 - 77. Career OPS+ of 118. Between age 25 and 31, he was a 3 time all star for Cinci. By the time he hit NYY at age 32, he was in his league average phase of his career, with only 2 of his last 9 years above his career OPS+. Stole 34 bases in 1976, with a .336 / .401 / .450 line. Negative defender by total zone all but two years. I think his 1976 at a young age made him look like something special, and he was just good enough for NYY to think he was worth going after.
This is why I love this site. Learned a lot there. Thanks.My only surprise was the 34 SB in 1976. My recollection of him was later in his career, I think, when he was really slow. And he played until 40 or so. He and Jr. were on the same team when he was 39, I think. Of course, this is all from memory. I am way too lazy to look anything up.:~)
So far, Norris is the only National to have been named to the Futures Game on Saturday.Follow http://twitter.com/#!/MLBAzFallLeague to see the rest of the roster as it's announced.
ironic seeing how he won't be a nat for very much longer when he's traded this winter i kid i kidi'm sure they'll add another.
So far, Norris is the only National to have been named to the Futures Game on Saturday.Follow http://twitter.com/#!/MLBAzFallLeague to see the rest of the roster as it's announced
I wonder if Davey will lobby to keep Harper next year.
How close is Norris?