tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post5616785134214632219..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: Is the Prime Minister of Defense ready to take his walk in the snow?Tao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-48096472985895892112009-03-06T12:10:00.000-05:002009-03-06T12:10:00.000-05:00Inglett was below average defensively at second (a...Inglett was below average defensively at second (average overall among the many positions be played) and above average offensively, and was worth $7M. Not as much as Hill's $14M value in 2007, but Inglett got paid major league minimum.Torgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254724427156121537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-84860866298698158602009-03-06T09:46:00.000-05:002009-03-06T09:46:00.000-05:00This being Canada, I'm sure that most of our Prime...This being Canada, I'm sure that most of our Prime Ministers have taken a walk in the snow at one point or another.<BR/><BR/>(But yes, just so that we're completely explicit about the title, it does refer to Trudeau's walk.)Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-61569595523847472702009-03-06T00:36:00.000-05:002009-03-06T00:36:00.000-05:00I know Pierre Trudeau took a famous "walk in the s...I know Pierre Trudeau took a famous "walk in the snow". Did another former PM do so as well?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216815099287146171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-42918071774034513942009-03-06T00:29:00.000-05:002009-03-06T00:29:00.000-05:00I think Inglett's turned into a really smart and e...I think Inglett's turned into a really smart and effective hitter, but I don't remember him being anything better than decent even playing at 2nd baseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-28397353400780750132009-03-05T21:32:00.000-05:002009-03-05T21:32:00.000-05:00Not sure why it's hard for JMac to get playing tim...Not sure why it's hard for JMac to get playing time. He should be playing every ninth inning the team has unless the team is down by a small number of runs. And every eigth inning if they're ahead by anything.<BR/><BR/>And most Halladay starts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-32327815627178122852009-03-05T20:22:00.000-05:002009-03-05T20:22:00.000-05:00Bleh. I've come to the conclusion that Blair gives...Bleh. I've come to the conclusion that Blair gives little to no value for defense.<BR/><BR/>I really don't think Inglett has the arm (I don't remember any rockets coming in from the outfield last year) and even if he does, SS is more about being quick with the ball from glove to hand to release. Ugh. It's a difficult fucking position, you don't just run someone out there because they have a slightly better bat. Especially with a pitching staff that relies on such stellar defense.<BR/><BR/>This is worse than Scutaro. <BR/><BR/>If Millar starts hitting well and Hill slumps are we going to try him at 2nd?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-83162928512166153332009-03-05T20:08:00.000-05:002009-03-05T20:08:00.000-05:00Speaking of wishful thinking, the notion that Ingl...Speaking of wishful thinking, the notion that Inglett's bat could become our #1 shortstop and play at least average defense is tantalizing, but I refuse to be suckered in so easily.The Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978086362601077757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-2665369480697128762009-03-05T18:53:00.000-05:002009-03-05T18:53:00.000-05:00I am conflicted. We clearly need bats. But, as S...I am conflicted. We clearly need bats. But, as SP said, it would suck to lose our competitive defensive advantage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-82394043079960609462009-03-05T17:55:00.000-05:002009-03-05T17:55:00.000-05:00Man, I love Johnny MacMan, I love Johnny MacAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-48519136167756798302009-03-05T15:24:00.000-05:002009-03-05T15:24:00.000-05:00Maximum Canadian High School History bonus points ...Maximum Canadian High School History bonus points for the "walk in the snow" Prime Minister reference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-34676800183564678522009-03-05T15:03:00.000-05:002009-03-05T15:03:00.000-05:00Actually I take it back. J-Mac hasn't played a ful...Actually I take it back. J-Mac hasn't played a full season of SS so we can't say how he'd hold up over a full season, let alone a stretch of full seasons. <BR/><BR/>After actually doing some research instead of talking out of my ass, and considering the defensive spectrum, I learned that...<BR/><BR/>J-Mac - top 5 in the AL in 2007<BR/><BR/>Rios - just check those UZR numbers! He should have 2-3 GGs by now. Seriously. UZR says he's been the best OF in the majors from 06-08.<BR/><BR/>Wells was a great outfielder from 2004-2007 but he actually hasn't deserved any of his 3.<BR/><BR/>Hudson - He should've won in 04 and maybe 05, but not 05 through 07 like he did.<BR/><BR/>Rolen would easily be #1 on the Jays list but he's only been with us for a year. Check his career UZR stats though. Insane. He actually had an OFF year last season. Beltre or Longoria deserved it last year.<BR/><BR/>Aaron Hill should've won in 2006 over Grudzielanek.<BR/><BR/>A-Rod is better as a SS than 3B<BR/><BR/>Torii Hunter is not only overrated, but apparently he sucks too. He barely deserved his 2003 GG. Either Rios, Crawford, or Sizemore should've got the other 7 he's won.SPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861389212599241745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-56359700721058420312009-03-05T14:16:00.000-05:002009-03-05T14:16:00.000-05:00It isn't so much about "grit," which apparently me...It isn't so much about "grit," which apparently means sprinting to first base on a walk, as it is about the (underrated) value of having amazing defensive skills.<BR/><BR/>If the rest of the jays could hit, they could carry Mac's awesome defense. But since they haven't, we need to squeeze offense out of every AB. Thank the lord we don't play in the NL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-76140808963886208322009-03-05T12:54:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:54:00.000-05:00I have to give Octavio Antonio the nod over J-Mac....I have to give Octavio Antonio the nod over J-Mac.<BR/><BR/>1. Fernandez<BR/>2. Alomar<BR/>3. McDonald<BR/>4. Hudson<BR/><BR/>*. I can't figure where to put Devo on this list just because it's apples and oranges.<BR/><BR/>I could see giving McDonald points over Alomar for playing SS, but Robbie made everything easy. Fielding, spitting, beating AIDS faster than Magic Johnson. All these feats deserve recognition.Stedronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505875328065401356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-86956366391404720032009-03-05T12:48:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:48:00.000-05:00Hoar-Hey is still rockin it...my parents still hav...Hoar-Hey is still rockin it...my parents still have the JAYS11 plate that my brother's and I convinced them to get like 20 years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-977425247383501292009-03-05T12:29:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:29:00.000-05:00Tony Fernandez was the first ballplayer I can ever...Tony Fernandez was the first ballplayer I can ever remember calling my "favourite" player. ....deep in the hole at short, spin move/rainbow to first to beat the runner by a half-step. Classic.<BR/><BR/>Reading that interview over at Big League Stew made me realize something: I don't have enough Geroge Bell in my life.The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-31349515457969718912009-03-05T12:26:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:26:00.000-05:00"greatest defensive player we've ever seen on the ..."greatest defensive player we've ever seen on the Blue Jays".<BR/><BR/>Hmmmm. Hmmmmm. He's definitely up there. You forgot Devon White and Vernon from that list.<BR/><BR/>I'd agree he's the best defensive infielder we've had, for sure.<BR/><BR/>All the more reason we should keep him. We were the best fielding team in the majors last year, we have to keep that competitive advantage going. Let's at least keep him to be Doc's personal SS.SPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861389212599241745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-65734952714207200542009-03-05T12:01:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:01:00.000-05:00Hey, I didn't say it was going to work. I said it...Hey, I didn't say it was going to work. I said it was the plan.Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441711770772926643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-53170596478642726482009-03-05T11:50:00.000-05:002009-03-05T11:50:00.000-05:00Wishful thinking, and Jays fans? Get outta town.Ta...Wishful thinking, and Jays fans? Get outta town.<BR/><BR/>Tao, holla at ya boy on Saturday afternoon. I'll buy you a beer.Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-36315819639706938452009-03-05T11:32:00.000-05:002009-03-05T11:32:00.000-05:00I think when you mentioned his age you hit the nai...I think when you mentioned his age you hit the nail on the head. Carrying a brilliant defensive replacement is a lot easier on a settled veteran team than it is on a team which is going to rely heavily on "gee whiz, I hope x out of y of these prospects turn out to be great so we can compete in the next couple years". They need those roster spots.<BR/><BR/>But I'll miss him if he's gone.Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441711770772926643noreply@blogger.com