tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post3518744524444314314..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: Brett Cecil's New NormalTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-69326595712020190862011-12-02T15:52:30.269-05:002011-12-02T15:52:30.269-05:00***I also remember reading this theory put forth a...***I also remember reading this theory put forth a little while ago, & like you, Tao of Stieb, it stuck with me.<br /><br />It made perfect sense --- New IDENTIY and new priorities. Just by looking at Cecil's twitter comment/profile... Baseball player comes 3rd, right after Father & Husband.<br /><br />I'm not one to disagree with that order. It resonates & makes sense with me. It's just that in a competitive sport, it doesn't add up to maximum perfermonace. <br /><br />If Cecil equates that Excellent Pitching performaces is helping my family. Or I can dedicate myself to my team & still be a good father & husband. That would be benficial for everyone involved. (It raises another question within me: Are we, as a society, placing sports at too high of a priority over family & other important values, such as education, financial well-being, self-improvement, productive accomplishments, & being good citizens?)<br /><br />--------------------------<br /><br />On a total left-turn, let's peek into the realm of Astrology. I just learned from commenter Roberto's comment that Adam Lind just became a father last off-season, and light-bulbs starting bursting in my general vicinity.<br /><br />For anyone interested in Astrology, both Cecil & Lind are born with their Sun signs in Cancer (approx. June 22-July22, depending on the year)... Cancer is the sign related with mothers, mothering, the home environment, the feminine nurturing energy, & understandably places a high level of value in their families & security. (Also, FOOD, food, & food). Yes, this holds true even with men, although obviously more pronounced with women (in regards to nurturing, with food, who can say?). However, Cancer men are still very likely to take a great interest in their families, children, mothers, and wives, more so than the average sign/person (Think of the people you know!) because this sign is ruled by: the Moon & embodies this energetic Archetype... Know Thyself!<br /><br />-------------------<br /><br />What can be done? What are some possible solutions? I think these players need a good talking to from someone who understands who can reach them, something to re-focus their perspectives, to get them back on track. <br /><br />Maybe some consideration & extra time/perks, to be closer with their families on road trips, or periodic off-weekends or something, as a trade-off for more commitment at other times, to the team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-57560363165918690872011-11-29T13:45:38.255-05:002011-11-29T13:45:38.255-05:00Someone else said it best: when did Cecil become a...Someone else said it best: when did Cecil become a fat Brad Mills?Brian Tallet's Cock Cheesenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-74162099678458963442011-11-28T10:56:26.288-05:002011-11-28T10:56:26.288-05:00that should have said "deadbeat dad"that should have said "deadbeat dad"Peter DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025682416268680287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-69741440892235811972011-11-28T10:55:30.102-05:002011-11-28T10:55:30.102-05:00"But anyone that has ever gone through the ex..."But anyone that has ever gone through the experience of having a baby in their life for the first time knows that it has an effect. If you’re one of those parents who claims that it never fazed them in the least and your work output never once changed except for the better, then I’m prepared to call you a big fat liar."<br /><br />Or, you are a deadbeat date who his soon for divorce.Peter DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025682416268680287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-4945122735773786522011-11-28T09:28:03.226-05:002011-11-28T09:28:03.226-05:00New market efficiency! Trade the new dad for kidl...New market efficiency! Trade the new dad for kidless 4ssh0les who never get laidSteve02noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-38202214030060363802011-11-27T22:44:50.348-05:002011-11-27T22:44:50.348-05:00Griffin has written a few times that he believes L...Griffin has written a few times that he believes Lind's adjustment to being a dad probably played a role in his 2011 struggles. I hate to use the term "intangibles" but that really is something that may have had a major effect on both those guys, and there's really no way to quantify it at all. As a fan I just hope they can both bounce back in 2012.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878921441543129555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-91527352536356956552011-11-27T22:38:49.393-05:002011-11-27T22:38:49.393-05:00Cecil has conditioning problems? I'm totally ...Cecil has conditioning problems? I'm totally on board with that - I was saying as much, in my end of season review. Cecil's a lot more Litsch than Halladay, body wise.<br /><br />And didn't Adam Lind become a dad last offseason? Aaaand didn't Adam Lind suffer from back problems all through 2011?<br /><br />Makes me want to go running again, before my kid arrives.Robertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300900355234003897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-15868355025359269422011-11-27T22:35:18.642-05:002011-11-27T22:35:18.642-05:00Whether it was baby-related or not, I'd say co...Whether it was baby-related or not, I'd say conditioning probably played a major role in Cecil's struggles this year. I remember seeing a picture somebody took in the Jays clubhouse at one point and he was in the background sans shirt, looking rather pudge-tastic. It'll be interesting to see what happens with him though, as it feels like he's fallen as far down the depth chart as anyone I can think of over the last year. Here's hoping he's able to change people's minds back in the other direction just as quickly.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878921441543129555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-30736624390146718362011-11-27T22:32:51.921-05:002011-11-27T22:32:51.921-05:00Really enjoyed this piece. I suspect many of us ha...Really enjoyed this piece. I suspect many of us have been following Cecil since the day he was drafted, and 2011 was no doubt difficult to watch. I hope Cecil cleans his act up quickly in 2012 because with Romero/Morrow locked in, McGowan working his way back, and a host of young arms starting with Alvarez & Drabek near major-league ready Brett is running out of time to lock down his presence in the Jays rotation.<br /><br />I do wonder if Cecil's ultimate spot is in the bullpen as more of a lefty specialist in the Downs mold. Neither guy throws particularly hard and each leans heavily on his one breaking ball for success. Brett has had success over his career vs. lefties and was primarily a reliever/closer in college before the Jays tried stretching him out, so the mentality is probably still in him.<br /><br />When I see Cecil wearing those goggles on his bloating frame I get scared by one thought : Gustavo Chacin.NorthYorkJayshttp://twitter.com/NorthYorkJaysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-33327638462940933062011-11-27T22:02:09.101-05:002011-11-27T22:02:09.101-05:00I can imagine it would be hard to be apart from hi...I can imagine it would be hard to be apart from his wife and child through Spring training and into the start of the season.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12081083741162163475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-12197909237713515672011-11-27T21:57:27.200-05:002011-11-27T21:57:27.200-05:00Fascinating theory. As a stay at home dad to a 15 ...Fascinating theory. As a stay at home dad to a 15 month old, I'm totally buying it. My wife, who got to go back to work after 6 months is more doubtful. Because she's now the one who gets to sleep through the night. Incidently, my lifting arm (my left, even though I'm a righty) is now much stronger. Perhaps Brett was using his right arm to hoist the kidlet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com