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MitchB8 Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Apr 17, 2007
	May 17, 2008 8:24 am Score: 93
	I was looking through the stats this morning and the biggest stat that I believe is translating into wins for us is the fact the we have 5 players with OB% higher than .401 (5 out of the top 15 players in the NL). That is impressive. This is so much different than previous teams we have had. We are getting guys on base and driving them in.
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cubsfansence77 Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 14, 2006
	May 17, 2008 9:19 am Score: 96
	For the O yes. Would think Z and Demp keeping their walks down is giving them success. It's the hitting instructor. He was brought in by Lou last year to get the OBA up. That is a part of it. Another factor is Dome. He is probably rubbing off on the other hitters.
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pothead Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Mar 11, 2008
	May 17, 2008 10:12 am Score: 89
	The only guy that deserves the credit for the Cubs offensive explosion this year has to be Matt Sinatro. I believe he's the one who tosses batting pratice.
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Spiritof #34 Reputation:84 Level:All-Star Since:Aug 24, 2006
	May 18, 2008 3:09 pm Score: 76
	Read, "Moneyball". Billy Beane is a genius.
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JO74 Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Apr 27, 2007
	May 19, 2008 12:36 pm Score: 94
	OBP = more baserunners more baserunners = more scoring opportunities more scoring opportunities = more runs more runs = more wins Its taken the Cubs a while to realize this formula.
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will I am Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Apr 7, 2008
	May 19, 2008 12:45 pm Score: 70
	I don't know that it has necessarily taken the a while to realize it I think it has to do with the coaching mentalities that have been in place as well as the personel in place to execute. Lou, IMO, is one of the better & for the most part underrated mgrs in the game. Add to that that this is one of the best & depest teams that I can remember taking field for the Cubs!
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