tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post6403528607574473061..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: A masher in the middleTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-57834010474135448762008-11-22T22:47:00.000-05:002008-11-22T22:47:00.000-05:00We're talking softball ...We're talking softball ...Ian Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074587524873409802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-55052288378324731402008-11-21T18:41:00.000-05:002008-11-21T18:41:00.000-05:00I don't know if there are actual unseen forces at ...I don't know if there are actual unseen forces at work in the universe (karma, God, G-d, fate, my latent telekinesis) but I honestly think the trade that sent Griffey to the Reds, and the terms a good man named Pat Gillick was forced to work within, cursed Griffey. Pokey fuckin' Reese was a dealbreaker?! <BR/><BR/>And if Leigh Montville writes a gushing article about you, you are sincerely and truly fucked. Witnesses for the prosecution: Mark McGwire, Drew Henson, and ken Griffey.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I've been drinking. Why do you ask?Darren Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577092117174508443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-5312641176153492122008-11-21T15:08:00.000-05:002008-11-21T15:08:00.000-05:00Maholm's awesomeness is pretty evident, though. We...Maholm's awesomeness is pretty evident, though. We're assuming that there are lots of GMs who could become erect at the thought of him.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-14657326535445877472008-11-21T14:59:00.000-05:002008-11-21T14:59:00.000-05:00actually, I recall (ie: I didn't bother digging up...actually, I recall (ie: I didn't bother digging up a link or anything to support) Ricciardi having a boner for Paul Maholm a season or two back.The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-2390442278052990802008-11-21T14:52:00.000-05:002008-11-21T14:52:00.000-05:00Well, we can't speak for who has underwhelmed the ...Well, we can't speak for who has underwhelmed the Ack, but...<BR/><BR/>How about Ian Snell? Zach Duke? Tom Gorzelanny?<BR/><BR/>If you're going to sign Bryan Bullinger, why not take a stab at one of those dudes?Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-34778231843042715872008-11-21T13:57:00.000-05:002008-11-21T13:57:00.000-05:00Ah, well that is far more robust.Who is it that yo...Ah, well that is far more robust.<BR/><BR/>Who is it that you're looking at in Pittsburgh who's underwhelming? Because that pretty much describes their whole team...Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717874878537329754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-55251539410998412462008-11-21T13:32:00.000-05:002008-11-21T13:32:00.000-05:00Oh Rocco, My Rocco - The Ghostrunner on First musi...Oh Rocco, My Rocco - The Ghostrunner on First musical.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-14805862946499875712008-11-21T13:03:00.000-05:002008-11-21T13:03:00.000-05:00Well Mr. Burns had done it/The power plant had won...Well Mr. Burns had done it/The power plant had won it/With Roger Clemens clucking all the while. And we need to add an LF/DH type, because there won't be free agents to sign once the season starts if someone gets hurt. At least, none that weren't there last year, and we didn't sign any of them.Torgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254724427156121537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-66220178347891580842008-11-21T12:59:00.000-05:002008-11-21T12:59:00.000-05:00Perhaps J.P. isn't shitting us, and Lind/Snider wi...Perhaps J.P. isn't shitting us, and Lind/Snider will split the DH/left field duties. I don't mind that terribly. If Wells is healthy, Overbay doesn't suck, Rios hits with pop, and Rolen plays like he did in September...<BR/><BR/>Way too many ifs. Fuck.<BR/><BR/>@ Ian: That was one of the greatest episodes. The hecklage of Strawberry was the best: "Darrrryl. Darrrryl. Darrrrryl." *a tear*Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-52528513933768209642008-11-21T12:08:00.000-05:002008-11-21T12:08:00.000-05:00Any of those guys are fine for DH, except for Grif...Any of those guys are fine for DH, except for Griffey. He peaked way back on the Simpsons when he became addicted to nerve tonic. Hasn't been the same player ever since.Ian Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074587524873409802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-39614322270414622012008-11-21T11:58:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:58:00.000-05:00Colin: It was slugging. Fixed.Colin: It was slugging. Fixed.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-64859058428542369242008-11-21T11:48:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:48:00.000-05:00I catch your drift, and I can't shake the feeling ...I catch your drift, and I can't shake the feeling that certain other leftfield types might find their way to a place like Pittsburgh in exchange for underperforming (underwhelming?) starting pitching types. I don't know why, but in my mind's eye (poetic!) I just don't see certain other leftfield types as being long for the team.The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-30403326077762349022008-11-21T11:47:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:47:00.000-05:00I hope that the .554 for Giambi isn't actually OPS...I hope that the .554 for Giambi isn't actually OPS, and if it is then I hope you don't actually consider that robust...Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717874878537329754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-85537066599570808632008-11-21T11:41:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:41:00.000-05:00Our guess is that Snider plays more than 100 games...Our guess is that Snider plays more than 100 games with the big club next year.<BR/><BR/>And that certain other leftfield types play less than 100 games with Toronto. If you catch our drift.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-22184283175919362132008-11-21T11:35:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:35:00.000-05:00I've always kind of shat on Ibanez as well. I don'...I've always kind of shat on Ibanez as well. I don't know why. He always puts up decent numbers. Maybe because I think he's a terrorist, I don't know.<BR/><BR/>Bradley comes with a LOT of baggage. And assholes haven't really done well in the clubhouse here in Toronto. It's hard to argue with that OPS+, though. <BR/><BR/>I don't know. J.P.'s got to sign one of these mother fuckers.<BR/><BR/>If he does, I'm assuming that means Snider will be down in Vegas, right?Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-10400232842463252192008-11-21T11:27:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:27:00.000-05:00I'm still anti-Ibanez, as I think he's a guy more ...I'm still anti-Ibanez, as I think he's a guy more likely than not to underperform his contract - as if any free agent ever exceeds expectations.<BR/><BR/>I'm coming around on Bradley, though. You guys are pounding me into submission on him. Truth be told, I think it might be fun to have an asshole on the team.....and that's a perfectly good reason to pine for a signing, right? RIGHT??The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-82322388360946532932008-11-21T11:20:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:20:00.000-05:00I hope you bitch slapped Peter Loubardious. That g...I hope you bitch slapped Peter Loubardious. That guy is a jackass. <BR/><BR/>I'd be open to Ibanez. Like you said, the numbers don't lie.<BR/><BR/>And Rocco for GROF reasons is cool with me, as well.<BR/><BR/>I just hope J.P. does something.Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.com