tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post4714636274898245817..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: QuestionsTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-26109492539122102622009-12-01T10:38:54.649-05:002009-12-01T10:38:54.649-05:00"Haven't seen the Gay Jays fan in a while..."Haven't seen the Gay Jays fan in a while, but this one's for you, bud!"<br /><br />Thanks handsome!Gay Jays Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-47807248874814548272009-12-01T10:38:20.178-05:002009-12-01T10:38:20.178-05:00"Haven't seen the Gay Jays fan in a while..."Haven't seen the Gay Jays fan in a while, but this one's for you, bud!"<br /><br />Thanks handsome!Gay Jays Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-50909207365861718402009-12-01T09:16:44.302-05:002009-12-01T09:16:44.302-05:00I don't want my innings eater pitcher to be a ...I don't want my innings eater pitcher to be a 2nd year player. Who is going to save these kids arms? If the rotation is as follows:<br /><br />Romero<br />Marcum<br />Rzep<br />Cecil<br />Purcey<br /><br />Then look for two of these guys to have Tommy John surgery next year. Why overwork young pitching in a "Building"1 year?<br /><br />Bring in a guy like John Garland that won't cost a fortune, but can pitch a lot of innings.Peter DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025682416268680287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-35503454049279077502009-12-01T08:58:18.682-05:002009-12-01T08:58:18.682-05:00http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=470276...http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4702760<br /><br />Halladay says trade me by spring or not at all.Brian Tallet's Cock Cheesenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-24885339297801998102009-12-01T00:39:18.430-05:002009-12-01T00:39:18.430-05:00Romero > Joba.
Fuck Joba, and his rules.
Anyw...Romero > Joba.<br /><br />Fuck Joba, and his rules.<br /><br />Anyway, we have many t-shirts to make. One that says: <br /><br /><i>Pulchritudinous!!!!1</i><br /><br />And another that says:<br /><br /><i>I Believe in Handsome Tony Viner.</i>Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-21999521800331013812009-11-30T20:40:59.576-05:002009-11-30T20:40:59.576-05:00Torgen, Joba flamed out a bit this past year for w...Torgen, Joba flamed out a bit this past year for whatever reason, but his minor league numbers for 2007 blow Romero's out of the water, and he's also a couple years younger. I realize the sample size isn't great, but most of the conventional scouting wisdom is that Joba is a lot better as well.Steve G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12021363760202667755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-84249681074033096552009-11-30T20:33:31.097-05:002009-11-30T20:33:31.097-05:00Joba Chamberlain, Ricky Romero, and Marc Rzepczyns...Joba Chamberlain, Ricky Romero, and Marc Rzepczynski all had very similar FIP, tRA, and WHIP numbers for their first full years as starters, and our lefties have less service time (read: more cheap years left) than Joba. Joba has hype, though.Torgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254724427156121537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-58813000963238923672009-11-30T19:49:17.353-05:002009-11-30T19:49:17.353-05:00Ricky Romero? Seriously? He's a nice innings...Ricky Romero? Seriously? He's a nice innings-eater... at least this year. The last time he dominated a league was high A in 2006 for 58 innings. He seems like a nice pitcher, but he's not a star.Steve G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12021363760202667755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-44424312414126069622009-11-30T17:29:43.868-05:002009-11-30T17:29:43.868-05:00Pulchritudinous!!!!1Pulchritudinous!!!!1Gil Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177204960812280259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-60344935047624366072009-11-30T17:22:37.019-05:002009-11-30T17:22:37.019-05:00Yeah, I've got a lot of love for this Tony Vin...Yeah, I've got a lot of love for this Tony Viner guy. I guess this is what a small time shareholder feels like after getting a handshake and a few seconds of face time.Darren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-68980869808482585152009-11-30T17:01:33.194-05:002009-11-30T17:01:33.194-05:00Right on cue!!!!1
And "pulchritudinous."...Right on cue!!!!1<br /><br />And "pulchritudinous."<br /><br />I believe in Tony Viner.Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-86114475583101011852009-11-30T16:33:00.364-05:002009-11-30T16:33:00.364-05:00Peter D:
The word 'handsome' can be used ...Peter D:<br /><br />The word 'handsome' can be used to describe the physical appearance or characteristics pertaining mainly to one's face; which are pleasing to the eye. The idea of being handsome usually conforms to generally accepted standards of beauty in terms of form, proportion etc. Moreover the old saying holds true – "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". <br /><br />The above term does not apply to you, as it clearly does me, and I'll tell you why:<br /><br />Ricky Romero is going to be a top 10 pitcher in the AL in 2010, for MY team. He will join RZep, Cecil, Marcum and (later) McGowan and Litsch in the domination of the AL. He is no "flash in the pan", and it would take a major catching or SS prospect for me to even think of letting him out of my firm, handsome grasp.<br /><br />With my plan for the future in hand, Alex will trade Doc for a major haul, that includes our SS of the future (he will take over for Mike McCoy in 2012), a big OF bat with speed, and a top pitching prospect.<br /><br />My team is going to light up the scoreboard this year. Snider was my personal pick, and he will hit 30+ HR. Adam Lind (not to be confused with my less-handsome colleague, Phil Lind), will repeat his silver slugging stat line. Aaron hill and Vernon Wells will support the real heart of the lineup I have constructed: Brian Dopirak (1B) and Randy Ruiz (DH), who will combine for 60+ HR and will shock the world.<br /><br />I built this team, from pitching to defence to hitting, and I am extremely smart, with devilishly handsome features. This allows me to transcend basic negotiating practices, and steal super star players from other teams (such as McCoy, Ruiz and Dopirak).<br /><br />My team will prevail. 2010 will be a successful, winning year. We will win 85+ games on a small payroll, and the whole world will recognize my august, pulchritudinous, qualities.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Handsome Tony VinerTony Vinernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-14078658693469616222009-11-30T15:22:53.597-05:002009-11-30T15:22:53.597-05:00@ Peter D: Handsome Tony Viner is going to come ar...@ Peter D: Handsome Tony Viner is going to come around here and verbally kick your ass. It's only a matter of time. Litsch isn't done, and Ricky Romero is the stud of the future. He is part of the amazing legacy of one J.P. Ricciardi.<br /><br />As for Doc, I really hope this deal gets completed before, or at, the winter meetings. I can't take this shit anymore. I definitely don't want him at spring training. I'd rather Sept 30 at Fenway Park, when he went another 9 innings and allowed only 3 hits, be his last start as a Blue Jay.Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-51127349555468253162009-11-30T15:14:16.537-05:002009-11-30T15:14:16.537-05:00@Mylegacy
The King? Borje Salming is not on the J...@Mylegacy<br /><br />The King? Borje Salming is not on the Jays roster.Non Sequiteurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-85624070551504004832009-11-30T15:05:53.869-05:002009-11-30T15:05:53.869-05:00Deck chairs Titanic.
Until the King is moved - or...Deck chairs Titanic.<br /><br />Until the King is moved - or not moved - all else is just shufflin' shit 'round the deck. The guys we get for him will determine who we need for the big club and who we can move from the minors.<br /><br />As to AA's plan - NOTHING about it means squat for five to seven years - a 14 year old in the Dominican ain't gonna make anyone forget the King. EVEN signing all NINE of our 2010 draft picks (before the 4th round) won't mean SQUAT for at least 3 years and more likely 5 years.<br /><br />For 2010 and 2011 ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE HALLADAY DEAL - or lack thereof.Mylegacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11532592953744479060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-51221005543400002732009-11-30T14:48:21.170-05:002009-11-30T14:48:21.170-05:00Haven't seen the Gay Jays fan in a while, but ...Haven't seen the Gay Jays fan in a while, but this one's for you, bud!<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyrHm9C46tEDarren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-34629114133685345702009-11-30T13:54:25.952-05:002009-11-30T13:54:25.952-05:00Bruno,
I know, on the surface it sounds like deal...Bruno,<br /><br />I know, on the surface it sounds like dealing Romero is a bad idea, however, this is my train of thought:<br />1. I think his value is at an all time high.<br />2. I actually see a brighter future for Marcum, Rzep and Cecil.<br />3. Most likely the Jays will get a pitcher coming back in the Halladay deal.<br />4. I think the Jays need to sign/trade for an innings eating veteran pitcher that saves the young studs arms. You don't want to burn these guys out.<br />5. I think hitting is a safer bet than pitching, if you can trade a pitching prospect for an equivelant hitting prospect, a rebuilding team should do so. I just think the odds are great that when the Jays are competitive, there is a better chance that Ricky Romero will be a) hurt, b) mediocre.<br /><br />Summary<br />This leaves a rotation of:<br />1. Veteran Innings eater<br />2. Buchholtz/Hughes<br />3. Marcum<br />4. Rzepczinsky<br />5. Cecil<br /><br />And you still have Purcey, Richmond, possibly Tallet, Jansen, Ray, McGowan and Litsch as fall back optionsPeter DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025682416268680287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-558946165474603152009-11-30T13:34:09.110-05:002009-11-30T13:34:09.110-05:00@ Petey D. Deal Romero??! No offense but that'...@ Petey D. Deal Romero??! No offense but that's illogical. No Doc, No Dustin and no ricky? who's pitching some unknown from the Long Island Ducks???!!You deal a Romero if you need that last hitter as a piece of a puzzle NOT if you are rebuilding!And no Arnsberg reclamation projects either because BA is gone. As of now, they need Romero...Bruno Van Rottweillernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-65833836619614446972009-11-30T13:29:21.361-05:002009-11-30T13:29:21.361-05:00Ack,
You really outdid yourself. This is why this...Ack,<br /><br />You really outdid yourself. This is why this is the best Jays blog of all . Great sense of intelliegence by the bloggers and the best posters by far. It absolutely chumps that toilet bowl called Drunk Jays Fans. Stoeten is queen douchebucket! You can tell his posts by just reading the first two senstences and seeing the infantile use of grammar,logic and cuss words.Bruno Van Rottweillernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-48711856354434138202009-11-30T13:29:08.915-05:002009-11-30T13:29:08.915-05:00Ack,
You really outdid yourself. This is why this...Ack,<br /><br />You really outdid yourself. This is why this is the best Jays blog of all . Great sense of intelliegence by the bloggers and the best posters by far. It absolutely chumps that toilet bowl called Drunk Jays Fans. Stoeten is queen douchebucket! You can tell his posts by just reading the first two senstences and seeing the infantile use of grammar,logic and cuss words.Bruno Van rottweillernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-59670750781161139032009-11-30T13:20:27.449-05:002009-11-30T13:20:27.449-05:00"Ricky's stuff is a lot better than Chaci..."Ricky's stuff is a lot better than Chacin/Litsch's."<br /><br />I really hope you are right.Peter DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025682416268680287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-80018688508647697902009-11-30T13:19:24.195-05:002009-11-30T13:19:24.195-05:00This talk about Dusty has me thinking about Joba a...This talk about Dusty has me thinking about Joba a bit more. They're similar pitchers. Both hard throwers. Both can deal a plus curve and slider (Joba relies on the slider more; Dusty balances his offspeed evenly between slider, curve and change). Both walking injury risks. <br /><br />The only difference physically is that Dusty has diabetes and Joba needs it.<br /><br />I'm not sure that I wouldn't feel better about Joba than Hughes in a deal (Hughes just hasn't seemed the same since his injury).<br /><br />If push came to shove, I'd abandon both in a deal (in lieu for someone lesser) if it meant keeping both Montero and Jackson on the table.Gil Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177204960812280259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-55426593387177994292009-11-30T13:07:30.023-05:002009-11-30T13:07:30.023-05:00Ricky's stuff is a lot better than Chacin/Lits...Ricky's stuff is a lot better than Chacin/Litsch's.<br /><br />Where are we at for committed $$$ for 2010? (Including or excluding BJ's 2010 wage and Wells March/10 bonus?)Gil Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177204960812280259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-86427498596066775932009-11-30T13:04:34.842-05:002009-11-30T13:04:34.842-05:00Back in '05 (I think) Dusty pitched the last g...Back in '05 (I think) Dusty pitched the last game of the season. A ninth inning save against the Royals. He was completely dominant. Granted it was the Royals. <br /><br />But in the offseason I called Brad Arnsberg on the Fan and asked him about using Dusty as a closer. He said that was something they were looking into and it was a possibility. <br /><br />They signed BJ a month later and that was that I supposed. <br /><br />But it has been talked about in the Jays organization and it is something that I have mentioned on some Jays sites.Christopher Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562192300676753113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-43570921842352579962009-11-30T12:53:02.668-05:002009-11-30T12:53:02.668-05:00Answers:
1. I think it's only natural for fans...Answers:<br />1. I think it's only natural for fans to overrate their own players, and this includes prospects. Plus most people are idiots :)<br /><br />2. I think McGowan as a closer is a very intriging idea. However, I think at this point of the Jays "Building"1 they need to develop starting pitching and if there's a chance that MacGowan can become the SP that he was over that one brief stretch, they need to make sure this happens. I vote no on Bill McGowan to Close.<br /><br />3. If I had to guess, I would say Litsch is done as a major league pitcher. But then again, I was hoping they would deal him after his 13-9 season, figuring his value would never be higher.<br /><br />hmmm, kind of like when I was hoping the Jays would deal Gustavo Chacin after his 13-9 season, and kind of like how I'm hoping the Jays will now deal Ricky Romero after his 13-9 season.<br /><br />4. I'd go with Smug and/or God Complex.<br /><br />5. The plan becoming clear sure would help, wouldn't it. But everyone should expect their disdain to grow a little more before it finally starts to dissipate and be replaced with unrealistic expectations. I call this the Blue Jays cycle of mediocrity.Peter DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025682416268680287noreply@blogger.com