Comments on: Dustin McWow, man

By: Vito From Hamilton

Vito From Hamilton — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:48:52 +0000

All I know about Downs, is that in a tight game he’s an implosion waiting to happen. I don’t care for his numbers. To me they’re misleading and don’t depict the whole picture Downs is a completely overrated pitcher and always seems to combust at the worst of possible times. Maybe I’m a couple fries short of a McHappy Meal, Mike, but that’s the way I see her.

MW: When he doesn’t pitch well. When he does, he’s the best lefty in the game, right?

By: SunkendPr0

SunkendPr0 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:09:20 +0000

I saw that cutoff by Silva on TV, and it appeared Stairs was easily scoring. Is that true?

MW: It looked to me like if the throw had gone through, Stairs might have been out.

By: Sherrymon

Sherrymon — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:06:22 +0000

Mike,

I commend you for your position relating to people who want to call your show and rip other broadcasters.

Toth should be ashamed. But don’t worry, nobody really pays attention to what he says anyway!

By: reyes

reyes — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:42:00 +0000

I agree that Gibbons has to go. Whatever Rookie Manager Cito Gaston had, Rookie Manager John Gibbons doesn’t. The thing is, I don’t see any kind of an improving team here. Over 4 years the team has been last, second, third and (I think) fourth. But it’s never gotten near the top of the division or the Wild Card. I’d like to see an upward trend and I don’t. So I guess this season is a microcosm (mark that pretty word!) of the last 4 and that isn’t pretty.

MW: Last, second, third and third. If you don’t see an upward trend, you haven’t been watching the pitching staff.

By: James (from the 'Shwa)

James (from the 'Shwa) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:16:29 +0000

TO: Vito From Hamilton
RE: Scott Downs (your post #68 from “Dustin McWow, man”)

A joke, right? That was a jest of some sort?

Downs has gone 18 straight appearances without allowing a run. In 28 IP this year (including his 3-walk ZERO run outing today) his ERA is 1.61 and his WHIP is 1.286.

Last year he posted a 2.17 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP. K/BB slightly better than 2:1 ever since he arrived in Toronto.

He’s 5 for 6 in save opps and can be extended through 2 innings at least if needed.

I’m thinking there are 29 other teams in the league who would jump on the chance to have this “loser” on their team.

MW: Nicely done, but that’s just Vito. Once you get used to it, it actually puts a smile on your face.

By: Vito From Hamilton

Vito From Hamilton — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:14:42 +0000

MW: What have I questioned a number of times?

I mean that you must think I’m loopy.

MW: Oh, that? Yeah.

By: Liam

Liam — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:57:56 +0000

Hi Mike.

After hearing all the talk about trades on Jays Talk and Prime Time i’m wondering about a few things…

Why is Litsch’s trade value low? Movement, speed, location? I haven’t been able to catch someone explaining why he’s not a commodity; just that he isn’t.

Is their any situation in which you trade away Halladay in this year or next, for a (few) good, young power bats , as to set up the team under a Marcum/Mcgowan/Free Agent led rotation in the future.

Lastly do you think the Brew Crew consider Halladay/not mcmarcum for Hart and Fielder?

Thanks.

MW: For a few good, young, power bats, I think you’d have to consider it. I don’t think the Brewers or Jays would make the deal you suggest, though. As for Litsch, it’s because his stuff is unimpressive.

By: JC

JC — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:43:23 +0000

any chance this apparently legendary Toth-Wilner battle hits the site? Would love to hear it.

I’m with you Mike, I don’t see how Gibby deserves the axe, but i’m starting to fear it’s inevitable….

By: Nick I.

Nick I. — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:34:35 +0000

MW: I want to find out what has happened to him this year first. You have to be wary of guys who drop off the table immediately post-Mitchell Report. I’m not saying, but you never know what’s what. I’ve never loved Greene, but I was coming around because of the slugging. Now, though – yikes.

Granted, but I don’t think he was on anything, then again I didn’t think Pettite was on anything either. I still think trying to get him for good value right now s worth it. And i only really liked him because he can SLG. BUT lets say JP does inquire about him what do you think it would take to get him?

MW: I don’t know that the Padres are ready to move him, but it’s a buy-low opportunity, for sure. Still, he’s young, he’s a starting shortstop with a good slugging history and a great glove. It’d take some very good young pitching, I would think.

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:32:27 +0000

I’ve wriiten several things then erased them. I remember when Cito was the manager. People were calling for his head every week, despite the success. It’s frustrating trying to overcome 500 itus.

Overbay should be leading off especially in view of recent events. He has a good eye and has a patient approach. It would change the dynamic of the lineup maybe even stay away from the double play.

MW: That’d be fine with me.