tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post4086081027960739930..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: This rotation is doing just fine without what's-his-nameTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-47509809779897164942010-06-11T21:19:54.053-04:002010-06-11T21:19:54.053-04:00I agree with Greg E - I think the Jays need anothe...I agree with Greg E - I think the Jays need another impact bat in order to stay in the race. Maybe Wallace can be that guy by displacing Overbay, or they get an upgrade somewhere else on the field. The Jays are seventh, but the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays are 1, 2 and 3 respectively.Steve G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12021363760202667755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-49214877009165536292010-06-11T18:38:00.286-04:002010-06-11T18:38:00.286-04:00LOL, just when you think Tao is going to nut up, h...LOL, just when you think Tao is going to nut up, he is publicly gobbling a guy from another also-ran Jays blog. Jeez dude, self-respect much?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-5701492887076240202010-06-11T16:07:50.516-04:002010-06-11T16:07:50.516-04:00Drew:
Have I ever told you that you are the shit?...Drew:<br /><br />Have I ever told you that you are the shit? Because that is awesome, how you saw my stats and raised me a FIP.<br /><br />(And we should really get on that podcast. Check your email.)Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-2217899818033147802010-06-11T14:16:51.249-04:002010-06-11T14:16:51.249-04:00@GCM - fielding percentage is deeply flawed. You ...@GCM - fielding percentage is deeply flawed. You can't make an error on ball you can't reach. Or a ball the official scorer deems to be beyond "an ordinary effort." Errors are dumb.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-45979284821351988912010-06-11T13:58:12.493-04:002010-06-11T13:58:12.493-04:00If AA's drafting strategy is any indication, i...If AA's drafting strategy is any indication, it seems like the Jays are going to build the rotation from the inside and, hopefully, get the proven hitters they need to contend through free agency.<br /><br />The again, for every guy we have playing an outlier year, we have a couple studs who are slumping a bit. A Gon, Buck and EE can cool off as Hill and Lind heat up.Darren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-49921429605078325092010-06-11T13:51:28.804-04:002010-06-11T13:51:28.804-04:00Here is my concern when you (or anyone) say things...Here is my concern when you (or anyone) say things like "...and how close this team is to making the next step."<br /><br />A quick look through our roster shows alot of guys (Gonzalez, Bautista, E5, Buck, Molina.. etc.) that don't (or shouldn't) have any place on a team that looks to contend in the AL East.<br /><br />Let's say all of those guy suddenly fall back to earth (or at least closer to career norms), we're back talking about a team that might scratch out 75 wins.<br /><br />The fear that we're watching a spectacular flameout of guys playing way above their heads keeps me from shotuting "Playoffs!!!1" as loudly as I should.<br /><br />Our rotation's future might look bright, but our lineup..... not so much.Greg Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-67346134122205040622010-06-11T13:49:49.157-04:002010-06-11T13:49:49.157-04:00it's funny about the defence. I think they ha...it's funny about the defence. I think they have the 3rd best fielding % in the league. Wonder why FIP and xFIP are so off compared to ERA. Could be a little bit of Eveland and Tallet in there, but not in FIP xFIP?<br />Also, Morrow gets more than "occasional" solid starts in there. 7 of his last 10 have been quality, and his last 3 against potent offences have been stellar.GCM1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/07096628308934409139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-54754003192887786232010-06-11T13:19:58.306-04:002010-06-11T13:19:58.306-04:00Well said, Tao. This year has been a pleasant surp...Well said, Tao. This year has been a pleasant surprise. If they are 2-3 games from the Wild card in August and Sept, it will be astounding and wonderful.<br /><br />Not sure if the haters are getting to you on some level, but don't let them. Most of us realize you have a full life outside of this blog (beautiful wife, new house, a job that actually pays the bills) and we are grateful to read your observations on an almost daily basis.<br /><br />Seeing as my blog was last updated March 21, I am impressed with your consistency.Darren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-51887680741458465182010-06-11T13:16:44.774-04:002010-06-11T13:16:44.774-04:00The Jays numbers as a starting rotation sit in the...<i>The Jays numbers as a starting rotation sit in the middle in both the AL (6th of 14) and MLB (16th of 30) in terms of ERA</i><br /><br />It is worth pointing out that, as result of the less than stellar defense played by those in black & blue, the Jays are much, much BETTER pitching team than this. <br /><br />The starters <a href="The%20Jays%20numbers%20as%20a%20starting%20rotation%20sit%20in%20the%20middle%20in%20both%20the%20AL%20(6th%20of%2014)%20and%20MLB%20(16th%20of%2030)%20in%20terms%20of%20ERA," rel="nofollow">rank 3rd in baseball by both FIP and xFIP,</a> as a staff they're 7th in FIP. Even better than!!Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-79845879068320186572010-06-11T13:04:42.497-04:002010-06-11T13:04:42.497-04:00The pitching has been nothing short of sublime, es...The pitching has been nothing short of sublime, especially those three mentioned. All J.P. Ricciardi draft picks, might I add.<br /><br />Ubaldo tonight. Momma. Interleague play has been a swift kick in the nuts in recent years; I look forward to our fortunes changing this years, as this team quietly continues its quest towards the Wild Card.<br /><br />Believe.Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.com