tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post1738417699545422944..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: We're happy for Doc. Really.Tao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-77664900871729237202010-10-07T17:25:58.449-04:002010-10-07T17:25:58.449-04:00That really held back Clemens and Hentgen, didn...<i>That really held back Clemens and Hentgen, didn't it? </i><br /><br />No, but it did hold back Halladay from getting the attention he deserved.Brad Fullmer Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725573076197297449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-77808936489082922592010-10-07T16:32:09.674-04:002010-10-07T16:32:09.674-04:00Doc gave the Jays over a decade and not once did t...Doc gave the Jays over a decade and not once did the team overachieve to get into the playoffs. Not once. The Jays blew a huge opportunity to showcase the best pitcher of this generation.<br /><br />There's a lot of people to be mad at, and Doc is nowhere near the list of suspects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-51564562406277190112010-10-07T08:59:42.561-04:002010-10-07T08:59:42.561-04:00"Anon 8:26...no, he probably wouldn't be...."Anon 8:26...no, he probably wouldn't be. Not with the ignorance of the US media to all things Canada."<br /><br />That really held back Clemens and Hentgen, didn't it?Stedronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-12231812458367332022010-10-07T04:03:34.295-04:002010-10-07T04:03:34.295-04:00Hey, listen, a wise man once said that some birds ...Hey, listen, a wise man once said that some birds aren't meant to be caged - their feathers are just too bright. (See, it totally works on two levels, because Doc pitched for the Blue Jays.)<br /><br />But seriously, I can't compare this Doc thing to anything in my own sporting fan history. Ray Bourque got dealt, but the Bruins' owners had done their best to kill any interest in hockey in the town well before then. Damon left and joined the Yankees, but it was after we won the World Series. Clemens is the closest guy, but his whole legacy is tarnished now, and he didn't really excel in the playoffs after he left.Steve G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12021363760202667755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-58439491822100864302010-10-06T23:51:55.332-04:002010-10-06T23:51:55.332-04:00Oscar, there's a good chance he'll go in a...Oscar, there's a good chance he'll go in as a Jay. As it should be.<br /><br />Knew Doc had this in him. Wish I didn't have to work and miss the final 5 innings. But at least I got to see the first 4 and while I'm sad it wasn't for us, I'm so happy for him.MK Piatkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511609130026573793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-41592074064824894512010-10-06T22:26:26.682-04:002010-10-06T22:26:26.682-04:00Doc didn't improve himself. He has always pit...Doc didn't improve himself. He has always pitched awesomely. He just is in a different league, in a less ridiculous division.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046759279815077216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-12253503872574174362010-10-06T22:25:41.881-04:002010-10-06T22:25:41.881-04:00If Doc stayed with the Jays for 2010 and still put...If Doc stayed with the Jays for 2010 and still put up the EXACT same numbers as he did with the Phils - Is he still considered the front runner for the AL Cy Young, even though he played for the 4th place Blue Jays? <br /><br />In that case, the Jays aren't a fourth-place club.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-44672371439668257822010-10-06T22:08:17.625-04:002010-10-06T22:08:17.625-04:00"Doc-fucking-tober!!!1" indeed. As a Blu..."Doc-fucking-tober!!!1" indeed. As a Blue Jay fan stuck in Alberta, I didn't have the pleasure of watching the game in primetime. I sped home through rush hour (hearing quick updates on sports radio, in between commentary on which skate Taylor Hall tied first today) and walked in the door 30 seconds before the final out. Unbelievable. I would never put him or the Phillies ahead of the Jays, but, that being said he'll always be something we as Jay fans can treasure. Someday he'll go into the Hall of Fame as a member of the Phillies, but we'll all know where he started.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05530726347705638925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-39239908902018216332010-10-06T21:25:37.855-04:002010-10-06T21:25:37.855-04:00I listened to only the 8th/9th inning and I was le...I listened to only the 8th/9th inning and I was legitimately grinning the entire time. I'm not sure how anyone else couldn't have felt happy for the guy. <br /><br />You spend 12 years with someone and you regret them FINALLY looking to improve themselves while you continue to sit on your couch with a mustard stained wife-beater watching reruns of Archie Bunker. For the haters: look in the mirror, find the stain.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113801067659545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-72159907383518847132010-10-06T20:36:46.825-04:002010-10-06T20:36:46.825-04:00Anon 8:26...no, he probably wouldn't be. Not w...Anon 8:26...no, he probably wouldn't be. Not with the ignorance of the US media to all things Canada.Brad Fullmer Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725573076197297449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-11625051499542808412010-10-06T20:32:59.320-04:002010-10-06T20:32:59.320-04:00My reverse jinx worked perfectly.
(that's my ...My reverse jinx worked perfectly.<br /><br />(that's my story and I'm sticking to it)Robertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300900355234003897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-72360662321513754602010-10-06T20:26:23.006-04:002010-10-06T20:26:23.006-04:00Question:
If Doc stayed with the Jays for 2010 an...Question:<br /><br />If Doc stayed with the Jays for 2010 and still put up the EXACT same numbers as he did with the Phils - Is he still considered the front runner for the AL Cy Young, even though he played for the 4th place Blue Jays? Just wondering.<br /><br />Regardless, I can't believe I got to sit down and watch that entire game...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-83878316642893339612010-10-06T20:21:05.483-04:002010-10-06T20:21:05.483-04:00I was ambivalent about the game, right up until I ...I was ambivalent about the game, right up until I tuned in in the 5th inning. I was hooked. I am really glad that I got to see that in my lifetime. I will tell my grandchildren about how great Roy Halladay was. <br /><br />Think about what we just got to see tonight. A player thant most of us Jays fans saw live, throw the second best playoff game EVER (And he onnly missed by one measly walk)<br /><br />WowThe 5th Starterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861020444773232925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-57305865407906096402010-10-06T20:18:40.057-04:002010-10-06T20:18:40.057-04:00That, right there, was awesome. Never mind the uni...That, right there, was awesome. Never mind the uniform, I'm glad for Halladay, he exemplifies merit. Sour grapers be danged.Nirbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-52880783221948406212010-10-06T20:12:45.285-04:002010-10-06T20:12:45.285-04:00You can always count on anonymous to raise the lev...You can always count on anonymous to raise the level of the discussion.<br /><br />Thanks, anonymous!Darren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-15443777597043272942010-10-06T20:08:53.938-04:002010-10-06T20:08:53.938-04:00What can I say. That was pretty awesome.What can I say. That was pretty awesome.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-29445377101646049692010-10-06T19:43:39.729-04:002010-10-06T19:43:39.729-04:00Try sucking the fun out of that, Tao.Try sucking the fun out of that, Tao.Brad Fullmer Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725573076197297449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-43948271101716215472010-10-06T18:55:28.939-04:002010-10-06T18:55:28.939-04:00Just saying "hi" in a surprisingly robus...Just saying "hi" in a surprisingly robust Tao comments section. Consecutive days with 40+ comments. Now you know how Stoeten feels every day.<br /><br />Go team! (haven't pick a play-off team to cheer for)Darren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-61969281849705761962010-10-06T18:40:51.370-04:002010-10-06T18:40:51.370-04:00It was one of his tattoos, no?It was one of his tattoos, no?Brad Fullmer Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725573076197297449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-39570910199862688452010-10-06T18:33:32.842-04:002010-10-06T18:33:32.842-04:00It's okay. I know I suck the fun out of the st...It's okay. I know I suck the fun out of the stuff that Brad Fullmer Fan likes. That's how I know that I'm doing this right.<br /><br />And he still doesn't get all the "Can't Break Me" references I make in his direction. It's like he isn't even really a Fullmer Fan.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-1538665696259567652010-10-06T17:59:46.645-04:002010-10-06T17:59:46.645-04:00I could provide several examples of his "fun-...I could provide several examples of his "fun-sucking," but it would take time to go through years of blog posts. Time that I don't have.<br /><br />So it's best to just keep it general. And it's certainly nothing personal, just an observation of mine.Brad Fullmer Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725573076197297449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-9088996872238595782010-10-06T17:44:16.925-04:002010-10-06T17:44:16.925-04:00BFF is a clown. But not a fun clown. He kills ligh...BFF is a clown. But not a fun clown. He kills light-hearted debate by always speaking in absolutes. He's the real buzzkill around here.Clowns Aren't Always Funnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-18754019306791831092010-10-06T17:38:46.167-04:002010-10-06T17:38:46.167-04:00He tries to suck the fun out of things. Case in po...<i>He tries to suck the fun out of things. Case in point...Roy Halladay's first career start in the postseason.</i><br /><br />But...that's not true at all and it's way too general. The way you repeat it with those specific words makes it sound like something specific. Did he say <i>you</i> suck the fun out of everything? Plus, you comment on DJF of all places.SPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861389212599241745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-59485235983117939622010-10-06T17:28:15.716-04:002010-10-06T17:28:15.716-04:00Quiet down BFF, Tao is awesome! Him hating on Doc ...Quiet down BFF, Tao is awesome! Him hating on Doc doesn't make me love Doc any less. He'll see the light eventually.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939985158270294810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-16709569463676761582010-10-06T17:14:22.244-04:002010-10-06T17:14:22.244-04:00He tries to suck the fun out of things. Case in po...He tries to suck the fun out of things. Case in point...Roy Halladay's first career start in the postseason.Brad Fullmer Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725573076197297449noreply@blogger.com