tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post4559088107015184607..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: Celebrating Cal, Jr.Screech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-10023993572193196402007-07-31T13:19:00.000-04:002007-07-31T13:19:00.000-04:00Let me preface my question with a declaration of o...Let me preface my question with a declaration of outright support, respect and admiration for the man and the ball player who is Cal Ripken Jr. A fiercer competitor or a more worthy Hall of Fame-er there never was! Outstanding Iron Man statistics; incredible! <BR/><BR/>BUT, how can Cal Ripken’s consecutive game streak be compared apples to apples with Lou Gehrig’s? While comparing Ripken’s season to season record with Gehrig’s, some glaring discrepancies come into focus. Gehrig’s stats show 154 game seasons year in and year out during his streak. Ripken’s record reflects some seasons considerably shorter than what could be considered full. Gehrig’s feat by default required more of an un-abated effort. <BR/><BR/>The fact that he played in shortened seasons, in my mind, eliminated the possibility of breaking the streak. It was a moot point after the strike was begun. The games evaporated, he didn’t play the full seasons, risking the opportunties to miss a game. In addition, the longer spans between seasons was also a break Gehrig never got. <BR/><BR/>Ripken’s super human effort, through no fault or deficit within his control, does not surpass what Gehrig accomplished. Those are the cold hard facts as I see them until someone can explain it to me different. If it’s a pass just say so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-13334383951912569442007-07-25T14:22:00.000-04:002007-07-25T14:22:00.000-04:00Thank goodness you respected the Orioles organizat...Thank goodness you respected the Orioles organization since they have been so respectful of our franchise.WFYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164235001809050973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-26562709950410355922007-07-25T13:11:00.000-04:002007-07-25T13:11:00.000-04:00SBF - Great post. I would have envied seeing thing...SBF - Great post. I would have envied seeing things from your point of view. Life (work) has a funny way of helping you out...<BR/><BR/>I caught the celebration along the first base side from the fifth row. It was a nice night to catch everything, and a treat to see.<BR/><BR/>Hope you and the AQ are well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252895705916946248noreply@blogger.com