Comments on: Not So Fast, Tampa

By: Angry Old Bastard

Angry Old Bastard — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:32:21 +0000

The problem JC, is that HE ACTS LIKE HE CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE WHEN HE GIVES HIS “OPINION”….if these blowhards showed a little humility when giving their opinion I might not be so inclined to “heave stones”….if they are going to try and act like know-it-all experts, I’m going to call them on it when they turn out to be DEAD WRONG.

By: MarkB

MarkB — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:14:41 +0000

Schill is right about CHB – he’s burned out and he hates everything about his job. And he was right to include Bob Ryan in that catagory. Every time I see Ryan on TV he’s bitter about something. It works great for political talk radio, but the “I’m sick and tired” attitude just doesn’t work for the entertainment business.

By: MarkB

MarkB — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:08:30 +0000

So maybe he should stop pontificating and stick to reporting. The guy is a gas-bag on the radio. The day they started letting writers on to talk radio was the end of good sportswriting.

By: JC

JC — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:53:13 +0000

I know! The nerve of that guy, not being able to predict the future! Clearly that should be valued over his abilities as a reporter.

Maybe you two ought to stop heaving those stones around so freely.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:53:46 +0000

I know.

The money is an issue.

You forgot to mention that when they give Lugo away for a few bats and balls, and perhaps some fermented chicken beverage at the concession stands, they’ll still be KEEPING most of his $9 million salary on their books for the next two years, because no team in their right mind is taking him at that price, or even close to it.

I don’t know…I agree with Bruce however. We could see a LOT of 2-1 losses next season if they bring back the same exact roster. What’s the point of developing excellent and deep starting pitching if you can’t score any runs? (See: 2008 Toronto Blue Jays as Exhibit A).

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:00:19 +0000

Both of look ridiculous. But – despite the fact he needs a muzzle or a fatal computer virus sent to his blog – Curt Schilling is responsible for two World Series titles. Shank can’t say the same thing.

By: john

john — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:59:40 +0000

The Yankees need Texiera more, and they never lose out when it comes to getting a free agent they want. Just make the Yanks overpay for him would be a good strategy. Then let the Jeff Bailey era at 1st base begin.

By: will

will — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:52:51 +0000

The only problem with Texeira is that the Braintrust is paying Lowell 12.5 mil, Drew 14 mil and Ortiz 13 mil. Texeira will cost at least 20 mil. That’s at least 60 mil for players, and each one will be playing only 3/4 of the games. Then again, with Drew, that would be good.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:25:00 +0000

Its not quite Hatfield – McCoy.

Shaughnessy is Janet Reno to Schilling’s David Koresh.

By: Angry Old Bastard

Angry Old Bastard — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:36:24 +0000

…Couldn’t agree more. It’s nice work if you can get it. Unfortunately, if I made as many blunders as these guys at my job I would be fired. McAdam likes to portray himself as “Mr. Baseball” so don’t dare question him, he will be greatly offended.