tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post2269127781375608407..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: (Officially) Hello, GoodbyeTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-40417911153087396562008-01-16T05:35:00.000-05:002008-01-16T05:35:00.000-05:00Amazing! J.P. managed to craft possibly one of the...Amazing! J.P. managed to craft possibly one of the best defenses in baseball out of the ruins of, well...the best infield defense in baseball.halejonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705691174123402548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-61563363301539724272008-01-15T14:04:00.000-05:002008-01-15T14:04:00.000-05:00Did anyone see this coming? I was happy when Glaus...Did anyone see this coming? I was happy when Glaus came to town and I am even happier to have Rolen. As I look at the shelf above my desk, I have to wonder if Rolen will warrant the McFarlane treatment in a Blue Jays uniform.<BR/><BR/>Now if only we could swap AJ Burnett and prospects for Johan Santana.Darren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-44900709754428125012008-01-15T13:21:00.000-05:002008-01-15T13:21:00.000-05:00To be fair to Gordon, he wrote, "Why would anybody...To be fair to Gordon, he wrote, "Why would anybody be thrilled to leave a recent World Series champion to <B>play</B> in Toronto?" <B>(Emphasis mine.)</B><BR/><BR/>At the same time, yes, you can read into it that Gordon is pandering to the yokels who want to believe no sane human being could possibly find something in Seattle or Toronto that he couldn't find in St. Louis.sagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08757652892056684490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-80308952024780227142008-01-15T11:09:00.000-05:002008-01-15T11:09:00.000-05:00As a Blue Jays fan, I love the potential of this d...As a Blue Jays fan, I love the potential of this deal, for both the Jays and Cardinals.<BR/><BR/>First off, I must say J.P. Ricciardi has earned respect this offseason, in which he stated that the under-performing Blue Jays of 2007 was going to stay the same in 2008. The addition of David Eckstein and Rolen instantly provides winning credibility and chemistry, making the infield possibly one of the best defenses in baseball. With these moves, the Ricciardi Paul Godfrey tandem is working out much better than the Toronto Maple Leaf Mess.<BR/><BR/>The Blue Jays already had similar players in Glaus & Frank Thomas. The Thomas Factor should be a strong debating point. They were too similar - both high power guys that ran with pianos in their pockets. I appreciated Glaus, but the Glaus Thomas combo wasn’t working. By moving Glaus for a player of his calibre, is already a success for the lacklustre lineup. Rolen is significantly faster, has lineup versatility, and adds a great glove. Ideally, Rolen will hopefully wake up from his recent seasons to post career numbers by stepping up his game playing in the American League East.<BR/><BR/>The Cardinals meanwhile, did themselves a favour, and got rid of a bad situation with Tony LaRussa and were still able to get quality in return. The Albert Pujols Glaus 3 4 tandem should be in the category of the Ortiz Ramirez pair, especially with Glaus going back to the National League.<BR/><BR/>But of course, the absolute number one factor, is health. If both players are healthy, then both teams win this challenge trade. If health is an issue, all this analysis goes to wash. I speak from the David Wells Mike Sirotka experience.<BR/><BR/>Now, I think the Cardinals should trade Albert Pujols and Adam Kennedy to the Blue Jays for chemistry purposes.<BR/><BR/>(I still would like to have Orlando Hudson & Carlos Delgado though…)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-10304368633515953372008-01-15T10:40:00.000-05:002008-01-15T10:40:00.000-05:00And anyway, the Cardinals would be in a struggle f...And anyway, the Cardinals would be in a struggle for fourth in the AL East, so eat it, Jeff.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046759279815077216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-19434361327684031662008-01-15T10:24:00.000-05:002008-01-15T10:24:00.000-05:0030 minutes later, I'm still fantasizing about slap...30 minutes later, I'm still fantasizing about slapping Jeff Gordon across that smug face. "Canada....why would anybody be thrilled to leave 'heaven on earth' for Canada???"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com