Let’s have a quick chat about DFRs.
A DFR is:
- A recap of the games from the night before
- Links to player pages
- Quick hit commentary based on sample sizes that are too small to draw lasting conclusions from
A DFR is not:
- A complete scouting report
- An objective statistical analysis
DFRs are supposed to let you know how the previous night went in a bullet point, skim-and-see fashion. This isn’t protracted analysis where we break down where things went right and wrong. We’ll spout off about little things we notice in the box score and try to keep an eye out for trends when we notice them.
If you disagree with an adjective, feel free to comment on why you think player X was actually better or worse than the box score but remember that the author is working from the boxscore. Also, remember that we have to write about 150 minor league games over the course of the year. I can guarantee that you’ll find something to quibble about in each DFR. I don’t want to stifle commenting but I do want everyone to realize that you can input additional or first hand info in a way that adds to or detracts from the conversation.
I’m glad that everyone is following the minors. I’m glad you come here to catch your recaps. I want that to continue. I also want all the authors here to not feel like their under a barrage because of a single adjective. Perspective is important. It’s a long baseball season. We now return to you regularly scheduled broadcasting blogging.
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