tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post4122284232082421840..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: Take Away Thoughts from the First WeekendTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-36842493656611043062011-11-04T03:27:06.255-04:002011-11-04T03:27:06.255-04:00Wow, there is really much useful info here!Wow, there is really much useful info here!bloguay.com/mueblesmadrid258http://bloguay.com/mueblesmadrid258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-72493868462970858242011-04-05T08:04:48.379-04:002011-04-05T08:04:48.379-04:00I'll take Jose's leadership over Wells'...I'll take Jose's leadership over Wells' leadership thank you very much. It looks like a complete difference in intensity and communication this year so far. I'd argue we have a different team this year based on one trade and Jose's signing.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-13598101802193599892011-04-04T20:09:46.367-04:002011-04-04T20:09:46.367-04:00I'd rather take McCoy over Nix as a bench play...I'd rather take McCoy over Nix as a bench player- McCoy has the ability to play SS and CF if needed. The Jays bench is rather poorly constructed at the moment: McCoy, McDonald and Nix overlap too much. All can play a respectable 2nd and 3rd base, and cannot be expected to be league average with the bat. None are base-stealing threats. McDonald provides better defence at short than McCoy, and Nix will probably be a bit better with the bat, and McCoy has a little more positional flexibility, but overall, there isn't that much variation in talents going on.gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807352308804721979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-88851731915502785012011-04-04T17:38:44.172-04:002011-04-04T17:38:44.172-04:00listening to boston sports radio the monday after ...listening to boston sports radio the monday after the red sox get swept on opening weekend is one of life's simplest and most profound pleasures.MJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655511182506995468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-64507477061163144392011-04-04T13:49:47.019-04:002011-04-04T13:49:47.019-04:00Yeah...I probably don't want to get carried aw...Yeah...I probably don't want to get carried away with the love-in for McCoy, because I think that Nix is probably just as useful.<br /><br />Although Ty's comment is perfectly salient. I'm gonna tweet that out.<br /><br />And Podsednik will get at least a shot at some point, I'd think.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-46007062838714679652011-04-04T13:24:28.769-04:002011-04-04T13:24:28.769-04:00the fight is on youtube. pretty entertaining stuff...the fight is on youtube. pretty entertaining stuff, but you always hate to see women hitting men who are trying to fight other men.<br /><br />it will be really interesting to see who goes down when Patterson resurfaces next week. McCoy and Nix both showed something, and i imagine the one who makes the most mistakes in the next 3 series goes down. the other one will get the boot when Lawrie gets called up next month, assuming no further injuries or trades.<br /><br />i'd rather see McCoy stick with the big club since he has toiled in our system.MJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655511182506995468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-62281285907990557422011-04-04T13:16:21.904-04:002011-04-04T13:16:21.904-04:00BTW, for all the Nix supporters, he played 56 game...BTW, for all the Nix supporters, he played 56 games at third base last year and made 16 errors. With a .676 OPS.<br /><br />I know he looked good on Saturday but let's not get carried away.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878921441543129555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-78581207678546057042011-04-04T13:06:45.930-04:002011-04-04T13:06:45.930-04:00@ Xave:
I was in the 200s under the "canopy&...@ Xave:<br /><br />I was in the 200s under the "canopy", and wasn't able to see it. My wife was so disappointed...she was there for the shenanigans.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-65174202586375271442011-04-04T13:05:28.546-04:002011-04-04T13:05:28.546-04:00I don't argue with the decision to put EE back...I don't argue with the decision to put EE back at third because I think it was probably the one when you balance out this year's needs and the future prospects for the team.<br /><br />It's possible that EE is DHing as soon as they can find an exit for Juan Rivera, and it might even be possible that Lawrie gets a very early call. (Not that I want to encourage such thoughts...but whatever.)<br /><br />And in truth, Edwin wasn't all that bad last year (not good, but not a shit show), and there was at least some evidence that he was physically able to be better this year.<br /><br />I just don't get the booing. Why are some Toronto fans so quick to turn on their own players?Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-61450225013626394212011-04-04T13:00:03.128-04:002011-04-04T13:00:03.128-04:00The girl fight was actually a dude fight with a th...The girl fight was actually a dude fight with a third-party girl relentlessly beating on one of the dudes. It was very entertaining.Xavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022018585958713893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-79364476780875609632011-04-04T12:47:26.321-04:002011-04-04T12:47:26.321-04:00Great stuff. As another member of a northern clima...Great stuff. As another member of a northern climate, I have a theory that the more clothes you have to wear, the more reserved you're going to be. Hence the quite nature of Toronto fans.<br /><br />I'm impressed with the Blue Jays thus far. There's a lot to like at this point.William J. Taskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313204947130235560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-41981347796001107672011-04-04T12:36:08.930-04:002011-04-04T12:36:08.930-04:00When EE was brought back here (after he was put on...When EE was brought back here (after he was put on waivers), Alex made it painstakingly clear that he was brought back to DH and platoon (if need be) with Lind at first. Wilner, DJF and all the so called "experts" were applauding the move and basting anyone who dared critisize it. After all, in their minds, there was no way he was playing third. Then, a week before the season, the Jays decide he is the everyday third baseman and all the bloggers were falling all over themselves defending the move.<br /><br />Bring out any defensive metric you want, this guy is a trainwreck at third. You can't bring Lawrie up because there's some ridiculous written rule that you have to pay your dues in the minors along with starting the service clock horeshit. JBau for some reason has to play right field.<br /><br />I'm tired of the E5 shitshow and the way they snuck him back to be the everyday third baseman without even a peep from the blogging community. I guess when you think your GM is all that, no criticism is warranted. Oh well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-30430086393847888702011-04-04T12:26:45.245-04:002011-04-04T12:26:45.245-04:00I'm a steadfast EE apologist (err, supporter) ...I'm a steadfast EE apologist (err, supporter) myself and I have to say - it'd be nice if he'd cut us some slack. I had convinced a few people to hop on the bandwagon but by the third error, I was riding solo again. I just hope he doesn't start pressing at the plate to make up for it - Edwin's at his best when he's not trying too hard, I think.<br /><br />As for Jose's leading leadership: there was one inning, either on Saturday or Sunday, where he and Lind were at 1st and 3rd with two outs. Afterwards, the cameras showed them in the dugout, talking about the situation at length, strategizing for the next time. I don't know if everyone will feel the same way, but I think that's awesome.<br /><br />On that same subject, apparently the double steal in the first game wasn't called by Farrell, Davis and Escobar did it on their own. Interesting.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878921441543129555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-27225149129763964062011-04-04T12:14:50.263-04:002011-04-04T12:14:50.263-04:00Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this, but ba...Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this, but based on this weekend, would the Jays be better off with EE at DH and Nix at 3B? Obviously the Jays are trying to build Rivera's value so they can trade him, but if this lineup would make the team better, why not try it out?<br />And speaking of Nix, I know it's expected that he'll only be on the team until Patterson is healthy, but doesn't he add more to the team than Patterson? He can play 2B, 3B, and the corner OF spots, and we have a capable CF backup in (the real) McCoy. The only reason I can see to keep Patterson is some speed off the bench, but Nix wasn't exactly running like Frank Thomas, and as much as I love Johnny Mac, it's nice to have a backup IF that can hit the ball with some consistent success.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691251981081143835noreply@blogger.com