tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post1667067083840320244..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: Three things to celebrate about a three-game win streakTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-41420901725707067312008-08-07T15:11:00.000-04:002008-08-07T15:11:00.000-04:00The distinction there might be that the D-Backs we...The distinction there might be that the D-Backs were buying out a couple of arbitration years, which would have driven down the price.<BR/><BR/>On the open market, Haren makes a shit-ton nore...except that he wasn't eligible to go on the open market and A.J. is.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-29746640516784834442008-08-07T14:11:00.000-04:002008-08-07T14:11:00.000-04:00Dan Haren just signed for less than AJ's option. W...Dan Haren just signed for less than AJ's option. Who would you rather have as the Jays number 2? Burnett or Haren? (That is not intended to be retorical, but it is intended to illustrate that 12MM for Burnett seems plenty fair.)Darren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-83584635913682310752008-08-07T13:09:00.000-04:002008-08-07T13:09:00.000-04:00i hate that fucking kid rock song. every time i'm ...i hate that fucking kid rock song. every time i'm ready to belt out "sweet home alabama" it never comes...it's all a big tease. sort of like our jaysNavin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-78031997385666341942008-08-07T12:30:00.000-04:002008-08-07T12:30:00.000-04:00Tao, what kind of tune would they sing AJ? I love...Tao, what kind of tune would they sing AJ? I love spelling errors that actually change the meaning!<BR/><BR/>Re-up AJ and sign Manny, if only for the entertainment factor. Someone needs to be an emmissary, work on it in LA. I nominate myself.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046759279815077216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-67411333802949210692008-08-07T12:24:00.000-04:002008-08-07T12:24:00.000-04:00^^ you didn't say anything about random drug tests...^^ you didn't say anything about random drug tests before I started contributing....<BR/><BR/>Just be happy I banged that beauty out in a comment instead of a post, otherwise you might be seeing "SEN G MITCHELL" on your call display.The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-64411528458867855552008-08-07T12:10:00.000-04:002008-08-07T12:10:00.000-04:00Err...Ack? You feeling okay?We may need to discuss...Err...Ack? You feeling okay?<BR/><BR/>We may need to discuss <I>YOUR</I> current doping regimen.<BR/><BR/>RE: Marcum - Optimistically, he's a number 2. But haven't we gone into each and every season for the past decade, hoping that everything plays out just right? We'd rather have Marcum slot in as a strong three and have the Jays sing A.J. or someone else as a number 2.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-83757007335422504162008-08-07T11:56:00.000-04:002008-08-07T11:56:00.000-04:00I'm hoping Manny gets into it with Jeff Kent soon,...I'm hoping Manny gets into it with Jeff Kent soon, because all this talk about how he wants to end his career there is straight pissing me off. <BR/><BR/>Now we hear Teixeira openly stating how it would be a dream come true to play in hometown Baltimore (don't ask me for a link, because I'm pretty sure I read that, but can't give you a source).<BR/><BR/>But hey! Raul Ibanez is a free agent! 4-$40M! Awesome!<BR/><BR/>I think the dollars invested in that potential contract would be better served invested in a top-secret state of the art juicing program to turn Vernon, Alex, and Young Adam into 40 HR mashers.<BR/><BR/>Wait, did I just say that? <BR/><BR/>**The opinions expressed are the views solely of The Ack and do not reflect the opinions of ToS management.**The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-68859374859295319952008-08-07T11:47:00.001-04:002008-08-07T11:47:00.001-04:00and i meant behind mcgowan, of course.and i meant behind mcgowan, of course.Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-78006507071316024272008-08-07T11:47:00.000-04:002008-08-07T11:47:00.000-04:00truth is there, ack. hopefully all this injury bul...truth is there, ack. hopefully all this injury bullshit will be behind marcum now. dude's already had the tommy john, and now this cuff bidness...<BR/><BR/>i got faith in marcum being the number 2. kid is sick.Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-3473129066030862562008-08-07T11:42:00.000-04:002008-08-07T11:42:00.000-04:00A better option like... Manny Ramirez?A better option like... Manny Ramirez?Torgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254724427156121537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-65087686445401129702008-08-07T11:07:00.000-04:002008-08-07T11:07:00.000-04:00Unless they sign a big arm, I think Marcum has to ...Unless they sign a big arm, I think Marcum has to be the "#2", because even if McGowan is back by, say, May 1/09, I don't think we see full strength Dusty until 2010. Which is a real shit break, because he's running out of precious "development time", if you ask me. But I guess nobody did.The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-36834768963753329342008-08-07T10:50:00.000-04:002008-08-07T10:50:00.000-04:00interesting point about rios becoming a damon-like...interesting point about rios becoming a damon-like leadoff hitter. i'm intrigued. he can hit for a high average, he's got good pop, a much, much better arm, and can run like the wind. it makes complete sense.<BR/><BR/>and rod, while he was struggling, i think has proved in the last week or so that he's the number one guy. even tho it came in the first, we needed that 3 run home run last night ilke a crackhead needed a hit.<BR/><BR/>you think marcum can be a legit #2 behind Doc (if/when AJ leaves?)? or is that mcgowan's spot?Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.com