tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post57847035290630543..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: Halloween quick hittersTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-53746746931677461702008-11-03T22:43:00.000-05:002008-11-03T22:43:00.000-05:00We took a shot at jobbers like Tomo Ohka, John Tho...We took a shot at jobbers like Tomo Ohka, John Thomspon and Victor Zambrano. Of course, they're not, never have been, and never will be anything compared to Pedro, but why the hell not take a chance on him?<BR/><BR/>At this point, even Pavano seems like a risk worth taking.<BR/><BR/>AJ is as good as gone, and that's fine. He's bound for the D/L. I will drink the fat if AJ does not hit the D/L in 2009. <BR/><BR/>As for the backup catcher situation, anyone but Thigpen. I don't know why, but I hate Thigpen. OK I know why. Because he's shit.Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-75066831664228555922008-11-03T12:05:00.000-05:002008-11-03T12:05:00.000-05:00League. Downs is too good to limit to 9th inning d...League. Downs is too good to limit to 9th inning duty only.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-1851926630293626702008-11-03T08:05:00.000-05:002008-11-03T08:05:00.000-05:00Supposedly, the Mets are looking to trade for a cl...Supposedly, the Mets are looking to <A HREF="http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/10/mets-to-explore.html" REL="nofollow">trade</A> for a closer. Could be a good spot for BJ. Not sure what we could get in return. Who becomes our closer at that point? Downs or League?Darren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-34115310697465347752008-11-02T23:41:00.000-05:002008-11-02T23:41:00.000-05:00The Peavy thing was a joke. Might as well wish for...The Peavy thing was a joke. Might as well wish for Pujos while you are at itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-44082413471637867472008-11-02T18:15:00.000-05:002008-11-02T18:15:00.000-05:00If the Jays find a way to secure Burnett and maybe...If the Jays find a way to secure Burnett and maybe another hitter, Peavy might change his mind. Only problem is we don't have enough to trade for him unless we completely blow up our current team and future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-76885718514481283142008-11-02T16:51:00.000-05:002008-11-02T16:51:00.000-05:00Because they're Brett Tomko and Randy Wolf?Because they're Brett Tomko and Randy Wolf?DaveChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10575952924555296472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-68091862730664026232008-11-02T16:47:00.000-05:002008-11-02T16:47:00.000-05:00What about Brett Tomko or Randy Wolf? Those guys w...What about Brett Tomko or Randy Wolf? Those guys would only be around 3-4 million each ...Ian Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074587524873409802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-12284091946120782122008-11-02T15:21:00.000-05:002008-11-02T15:21:00.000-05:00That was a joke.In other news Dempster says he wan...That was a joke.<BR/><BR/>In other news Dempster says he wants to test the market. Unless he takes a discount to come home no thanks. His year this year was to good and out of the norm for a big contract. And it was in the NL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-87649651402098593462008-11-02T14:58:00.000-05:002008-11-02T14:58:00.000-05:00Because Peavy has a full no-trade and didn't list ...Because Peavy has a full no-trade and didn't list the Jays as an option. End of story.Darren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-12405094667852207732008-11-02T12:57:00.000-05:002008-11-02T12:57:00.000-05:00I still don't know we haven't traded for peavy!!!I still don't know we haven't traded for peavy!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-91883314832479578972008-11-02T09:39:00.000-05:002008-11-02T09:39:00.000-05:00its nice to go to a blog and see some optimism. t...its nice to go to a blog and see some optimism. the jays can finish fourth next year, but they can also win the division. they have alot of work to do, but fuck, why write off a season 5 months before it startsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-62703736094774219312008-11-02T07:37:00.000-05:002008-11-02T07:37:00.000-05:00Jesse plus his new 4 seamer I wouldn't mind him be...Jesse plus his new 4 seamer I wouldn't mind him being a number 3.Nnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00401412203516811698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-34345509014789172112008-11-02T07:26:00.000-05:002008-11-02T07:26:00.000-05:00Not sure Pedro's shoulder will hold up and even if...Not sure Pedro's shoulder will hold up and even if it does, his 109IP and 5.61ERA in 2008 doesn't look promising. Also, add in the fact that he has to pitch against a DH and face lineups from Boston, New York, and Tampa Bay (which looks promising) and this incentive filled contract might not be worth it.<BR/><BR/>Southpaw - Big Unit in Toronto?!?! That would be sick. His 184IP and 3.91ERA in 2008 looks like he could hold up for maybe 1 or 2 years.<BR/><BR/>Imagine if we had this rotation with BJ closing things out.<BR/><BR/>Halladay<BR/>Burnett<BR/>Big Unit<BR/>Pedro (If he can stay healthy and bring some of his old magic back)<BR/>Litsch/PurceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-34349591924136641662008-11-02T02:21:00.000-05:002008-11-02T02:21:00.000-05:00I'm not down on 2009, not even the pitching. By Ju...I'm not down on 2009, not even the pitching. By June we are looking at Doc/McG/Litsch/Purcey/?? (with ?? very likely being Janssen)<BR/><BR/>I think Litsch is perfectly capable of being as good as most teams #3 - plenty of teams had made the playoffs with worse pitchers as their second best starter.<BR/><BR/>And I don't just mean offensive juggernauts either.<BR/><BR/>On Butler, depending on the price, it's a nobrainer. <BR/><BR/>I'm all for the Pedro idea too, after I sniff out the possibility of luring Randy Johnson.<BR/><BR/>The worst case on Pedro is that he stinks and by the time Dusty comes back he's the #5 until he gets hurt...and when he gets hurt, Cecil and Romero will have had the needed extra months in AAA.<BR/><BR/>~WillThe Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978086362601077757noreply@blogger.com