tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post4185973414482458809..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: List-o-Mania - Five Guys Who Give Us WorryTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-57199634826042497482011-02-27T10:35:09.598-05:002011-02-27T10:35:09.598-05:00Escobar may not actually be very good. All talent ...Escobar may not actually be very good. All talent but no work ethic.<br /><br />I worry about Snider staying healthy. Not getting hurt is a skill and he may not have it.<br /><br />Lind will bounce back and be fine at 1st.<br /><br />Hill is a worry because even his defense seems to be declining. Someone tell me if the numbers don't support that observation<br /><br />Morrow will be great. If there is a link between diabetes and breaking down in hot weather I haven't heard it before<br /><br />Drabek is a stud. Talent AND work ethic.<br /><br />D'Arnaud is our primary catcher of the future so I'm looking at JPA to prove he can be a backup and provide power at DHDarrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01756794571710635501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-39514399582016107582011-02-24T21:08:05.204-05:002011-02-24T21:08:05.204-05:00Escobar will surprise all of you cynical buggers. ...Escobar will surprise all of you cynical buggers. He didn't have much time last year to acquaint himself with a new team, a new city and a new league of pitchers he's never seen. By August, you'll see a ton of his jerseys in the stands. Mark my words!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-40578975780864588852011-02-23T19:49:05.124-05:002011-02-23T19:49:05.124-05:00I'm worried about Bautista for the simple fact...I'm worried about Bautista for the simple fact that if he doesn't hit more than 5 taters by the end of April it's going to be the only thing people want to talk to Wilner about. Seriously, it will. And it will ruin my entire summer.KPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697488450134068300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-25389852659863400642011-02-23T16:46:36.714-05:002011-02-23T16:46:36.714-05:00I'm worried that Rzep will be awesome . . . wh...I'm worried that Rzep will be awesome . . . while pitching for another team, while Jesse Litch, 5th starter for the Blue Jays, will be the new best friend of AL East sluggers.Yeoww!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-56040802722118710412011-02-23T16:14:13.945-05:002011-02-23T16:14:13.945-05:00sonofabitch! I had to edit this thing about eight ...sonofabitch! I had to edit this thing about eight times after posting today.<br /><br />TOO much!Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-33858504313602788432011-02-23T15:32:06.610-05:002011-02-23T15:32:06.610-05:00"We've probably gone to the genius well o..."We've probably gone to the genius well once to often around here"<br /><br />TooEditornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-3753395383678989122011-02-23T14:02:13.265-05:002011-02-23T14:02:13.265-05:00Oh and Snider's ability to stay healthy is my ...Oh and Snider's ability to stay healthy is my big concern...Salty Codnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-4584364684865520352011-02-23T14:01:34.286-05:002011-02-23T14:01:34.286-05:00I think Morrow is still a year away from being con...I think Morrow is still a year away from being considered a Cy Young contender. Needs those innings first.<br /><br />Romero will have a big year, IMO. He'll have a Halladay type season, mark my words.<br /><br />Doesn't anyone else find it scary that he's working on a cutter? Righties won't be able to touch him.GCM1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/07096628308934409139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-44899537064310752412011-02-23T14:01:09.854-05:002011-02-23T14:01:09.854-05:00Sorry Tasker! I'm a little slow on the Twitte...Sorry Tasker! I'm a little slow on the Twitter editicate! I'm on board now...<br /><br />CheersSalty Codnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-61211132874918462642011-02-23T13:22:26.031-05:002011-02-23T13:22:26.031-05:00@sporkless
I think the Jays are expecting Yunel t...@sporkless<br /><br />I think the Jays are expecting Yunel to contribute in the near term, including 2012 and 2013, when they would be making a playoff push.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-4271070451157948392011-02-23T13:21:22.974-05:002011-02-23T13:21:22.974-05:00Rance isn't coming back. So whatever commentar...Rance isn't coming back. So whatever commentary he makes - tepid or otherwise - it will be for his own benefit.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-21293949162164656092011-02-23T12:17:56.717-05:002011-02-23T12:17:56.717-05:00I don't think it matters that much if Escobar ...I don't think it matters that much if Escobar has a good year - I don't think he'll be around when the Jays win their 6 consecutive World Series.<br /><br />Not too worried about Morrow, unless you're expecting him to win 20. I'm not even worried about Lind. <br /><br />Hill is a worry. Hopefully he can learn to work the count again and stop popping up fastballs.<br /><br />I am definitely most anxious about Travis. He's a guy you want to root for so much, but could be one of those guys that's never healthy.sporklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882580896418770659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-76594697019505950402011-02-23T12:09:58.039-05:002011-02-23T12:09:58.039-05:00What about Rance Mulliniks? Will he continue to pr...What about Rance Mulliniks? Will he continue to provide tepid, cliche-ridden analysis brimming with "insights" even the most casual fan would have already considered innings before? Or will he... actually, forget it; he'll keep sucking.Hozzleshanknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-14325140487140572932011-02-23T12:00:40.449-05:002011-02-23T12:00:40.449-05:00Indeed: I've noticed that Ace has lost a step ...Indeed: I've noticed that Ace has lost a step or two, and has not whipped the crowd into a frenzy for some time.<br /><br />Haven't had the chance to look at the advanced metrics, but he never really had much in terms of Wins Above Replacement Mascot (WARM).Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-2496668498492302452011-02-23T11:56:35.348-05:002011-02-23T11:56:35.348-05:00I am worried about ACE. This is a make or break y...I am worried about ACE. This is a make or break year from him. He has been with the Jays since 1999 and the sole mascot since 2004. He has never stepped out of BJ Birdies shadow. <br /><br />Ace is in the decline phase of his career and his contract (and the fact he is a blue jay) make him virtually untradable.<br /><br />He is out of options and needs to perform this year - there is little organizational depth at his position.<br /><br />SprattAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773605571923221277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-27632964268849264122011-02-23T11:30:30.871-05:002011-02-23T11:30:30.871-05:00Bautista would make my list. I'm sure you must...Bautista would make my list. I'm sure you must have a least considered him for yours as well but maybe it's best to save that can of worms for the comments section. <br /><br />Everyone seems to expects a moderate regression but I don't think the possibility of a dramatic regression should be discounted. We keep hearing that his season wasn't a fluke but the insane HR to flyball ratio he had last year begs to differ. Bautista doesn't bring enough defensively to sustain a deep offensive regression so the team better hope their projections on him are accurate. <br /><br />Bautista's contract is hardly stratospheric but it's nonetheless the biggest contract currently on the books for the Jays. That alone would make the question of what kind of hitter he is post 2010, the most important question coming into this season.NoisyFlowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399457552855001292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-56634188072397261422011-02-23T11:08:33.766-05:002011-02-23T11:08:33.766-05:00Ok, so let's add Hill and JPA to the list...an...Ok, so let's add Hill and JPA to the list...and let's see if by the end of the day, we can't get the whole 40-man roster on the list.<br /><br />Because I lose sleep nightly over Alan Farina.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-12684243911157351872011-02-23T11:01:31.968-05:002011-02-23T11:01:31.968-05:00Yeah, JPA would be on the list, except that I figu...Yeah, JPA would be on the list, except that I figure that he'll scuffle through this season as the number nine guy in the lineup. I think I've already accepted that he'll be a peripheral player at best.<br /><br />Beast mode, notwithstanding.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-978483475890506852011-02-23T10:59:45.875-05:002011-02-23T10:59:45.875-05:00I think all the uncertainty around virtually the w...I think all the uncertainty around virtually the whole roster is what will make 2011 a very interesting season. I can't wait.KissMyPurpleButtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-71853791079007941962011-02-23T10:53:50.620-05:002011-02-23T10:53:50.620-05:00I am not worried about Morrow. I am worried most a...I am not worried about Morrow. I am worried most about JPA. I don't care if he hits .220 with 3 HR. He needs to be able to handle the young staff and grow with them. That is the most important thing. Because if he fails, the pitchers could even falter and push playoffs back another year or two.Blandyhttp://pitchersbestfriend.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-70709553912544327472011-02-23T10:45:20.792-05:002011-02-23T10:45:20.792-05:00I think Aaron Hill has to be on that list. If he&...I think Aaron Hill has to be on that list. If he's hitting .200 on May 1st, I suspect he becomes Whipping Boy #1. He'll be assuming Vernon Wells' old nickname.Shapironoreply@blogger.com