Comments on: Falling Short Again http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/ Covering the MLB with a focus on the Toronto Blue Jays Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:15:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: User links about "wells" on iLinkShare http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-17848 User links about "wells" on iLinkShare Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:48:26 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-17848 [...] | user-saved public links | iLinkShare 3 votesFalling Short Again>> saved by TemarixShikamaru2 1 days ago3 votesSuspicious transactions made with Wells Fargo access [...] [...] | user-saved public links | iLinkShare 3 votesFalling Short Again>> saved by TemarixShikamaru2 1 days ago3 votesSuspicious transactions made with Wells Fargo access [...]

]]> By: Jamie http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13072 Jamie Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:08:47 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13072 I'm praying focus was the issue and he's not actually that bad of ball player MW: Sheesh. I’m praying focus was the issue and he’s not actually that bad of ball player

MW: Sheesh.

]]> By: Dave http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13043 Dave Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:02:59 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13043 Re: About Johnny Mac No, I'm thinking Inglett in the outfield until Wells gets back. When I said "right now" I meant literally right now with the argument shifting with Wells in the lineup. MW: Oh. Gotcha. You no longer have to worry about that, because Wells is back. Re: About Johnny Mac

No, I’m thinking Inglett in the outfield until Wells gets back. When I said “right now” I meant literally right now with the argument shifting with Wells in the lineup.

MW: Oh. Gotcha. You no longer have to worry about that, because Wells is back.

]]> By: gump http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13034 gump Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:56:19 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13034 Tony Batista didn't play the whole season in Toronto in 1999..He did play alongside of Fernandez that season and as I recall, there were some that questioned that move..I always thought he was a better DH because he was terrible in the field..But with 26Hr in 98 games, it makes him the leader from that position..I guess I always thought of him as a 3rd baseman.. The real reason why the Jays can't hit is that their roster consists of mostly bench players..Inglett, Stairs, Scutaro, Zaun, Barajas, Wilkerson , Mench are all bench players at this point in their careers for a reason..Some of them had their chance to be regulars and just weren't good enough to stay there..Now we expect them to hit homeruns and drive in runs..Lets face it dude..The Jays just aren't good enough..Its a tough pill to swallow but we tend to overrate players here because we want them to win so bad.. MW: You're right about all those guys being bench players, with the possible exception of Inglett who could wind up being a solid, if unspectacular, everyday player. But all those guys (except for one of the catchers) were supposed to actually be on the bench. Batista also has the club record for single-season homers by a third baseman. Tony Batista didn’t play the whole season in Toronto in 1999..He did play alongside of Fernandez that season and as I recall, there were some that questioned that move..I always thought he was a better DH because he was terrible in the field..But with 26Hr in 98 games, it makes him the leader from that position..I guess I always thought of him as a 3rd baseman..

The real reason why the Jays can’t hit is that their roster consists of mostly bench players..Inglett, Stairs, Scutaro, Zaun, Barajas, Wilkerson , Mench are all bench players at this point in their careers for a reason..Some of them had their chance to be regulars and just weren’t good enough to stay there..Now we expect them to hit homeruns and drive in runs..Lets face it dude..The Jays just aren’t good enough..Its a tough pill to swallow but we tend to overrate players here because we want them to win so bad..

MW: You’re right about all those guys being bench players, with the possible exception of Inglett who could wind up being a solid, if unspectacular, everyday player. But all those guys (except for one of the catchers) were supposed to actually be on the bench. Batista also has the club record for single-season homers by a third baseman.

]]> By: Norm http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13026 Norm Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:55:56 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13026 Further to comment #16 -- not only NOT "reasonable and rational", but also atrocious misuse of "their" and "there". Mike, have you given up hope of ever winning the "crusade for better English"? MW: I'm pretty close. Further to comment #16 — not only NOT “reasonable and rational”, but also atrocious misuse of “their” and “there”.

Mike, have you given up hope of ever winning the “crusade for better English”?

MW: I’m pretty close.

]]> By: Tim http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13025 Tim Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:35:01 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13025 Hey Mike Pretty pathetic game today. If I were Cito I'd consider sitting Alex down for a day or two. He appears to be in another galaxy right now. My 2 cents. Hey Mike

Pretty pathetic game today. If I were Cito I’d consider sitting Alex down for a day or two. He appears to be in another galaxy right now. My 2 cents.

]]> By: Jeff http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13024 Jeff Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:25:39 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13024 Hey Mike, My plan for next year: deal Ryan for anybody to get rid of salary, move Downs to closer and then Accardo, Janssen and Carlson set up. That would leave $40M to sign Ramirez at DH, Burrell, Ibanez or Delgado at 1B, Dempster or Perez for the rotation and take a flier on Garciaparra to play some short, third, first and DH against tough lefties. Hill moves to short and Inglett is at 2B. It could happen. MW: I wouldn't want Nomar here to play short or third, who needs another guy you can't keep in the line-up anyway? I think you could get Ibanez, Delgado/Thome/Giambi and Perez for close to $30 million, but if you can get value back for B.J., I wouldn't be opposed. I think Downs can probably handle the 9th. Hey Mike,
My plan for next year: deal Ryan for anybody to get rid of salary, move Downs to closer and then Accardo, Janssen and Carlson set up. That would leave $40M to sign Ramirez at DH, Burrell, Ibanez or Delgado at 1B, Dempster or Perez for the rotation and take a flier on Garciaparra to play some short, third, first and DH against tough lefties. Hill moves to short and Inglett is at 2B.
It could happen.

MW: I wouldn’t want Nomar here to play short or third, who needs another guy you can’t keep in the line-up anyway? I think you could get Ibanez, Delgado/Thome/Giambi and Perez for close to $30 million, but if you can get value back for B.J., I wouldn’t be opposed. I think Downs can probably handle the 9th.

]]> By: Ken http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13023 Ken Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:17:58 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13023 Mike, The last time I'll try to break through to you re the Jays/Yanks/Red Sox/Rays DL stats: If you examine them could you possibly reach these conclusions? A: The Jays have NOT had more more injuries - and if you go to the websites and add up the actual days missed there will not be a significant difference. B: The Jays have not had injuries to more significant players - in fact the opposite is true. This = injuries should not be used as an excuse for the Jays being where they are in the standings. I now give up... Mike,

The last time I’ll try to break through to you re the Jays/Yanks/Red Sox/Rays DL stats:

If you examine them could you
possibly reach these conclusions?

A: The Jays have NOT had more more injuries – and if you go to the websites and add up the actual days missed there will not be a significant difference.

B: The Jays have not had injuries to more significant
players – in fact the opposite is true.

This = injuries should not be used as an excuse for the Jays being where they are in the standings.

I now give up…

]]> By: Prokopec http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13022 Prokopec Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:58:19 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13022 Mike, Have you ever coinsidered getting "WILNER" tattooed in block letters along the back of your shoulders? MW: Not even a little. Mike,

Have you ever coinsidered getting “WILNER” tattooed in block letters along the back of your shoulders?

MW: Not even a little.

]]> By: reyes http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13021 reyes Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:57:34 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/08/falling-short-again/#comment-13021 Gosh this team needs a focussed #3 hitter in the worst way! Gosh this team needs a focussed #3 hitter in the worst way!

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