Comments on: Goodbye Shaun, Hello Rout http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:29:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: slobberface http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14337 slobberface Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:38:21 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14337 comment 74 I guess Im just giving you crap for being such a Homer. Also, stats are like grilled-cheese sandwiches; better when somebody else gets them. You're right though, I should do my own research, 1 second please... OK DONE: Gavin Floyd > Tyler Yates MW: Very true. comment 74
I guess Im just giving you crap for being such a Homer.
Also,
stats are like grilled-cheese sandwiches; better when somebody else gets them.
You’re right though, I should do my own research, 1 second please… OK DONE:
Gavin Floyd > Tyler Yates

MW: Very true.

]]> By: Steve from NJ http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14289 Steve from NJ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:50:00 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14289 Did R. Diaz fall that much that he'd be traded for Bautista? MW: Certainly appears that way. Did R. Diaz fall that much that he’d be traded for Bautista?

MW: Certainly appears that way.

]]> By: slobberface http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14275 slobberface Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:53:34 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14275 Hey Dan from Elmvale, We keep watching because even though the Jays are BLAH, BASEBALL is still GOOD. Its funny to suggest watching the Leafs. The Leafs are the main reasons sports fans in this town are in such a foul mood to begin with. Hey Dan from Elmvale,
We keep watching because even though the Jays are BLAH, BASEBALL is still GOOD. Its funny to suggest watching the Leafs. The Leafs are the main reasons sports fans in this town are in such a foul mood to begin with.

]]> By: minnia http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14242 minnia Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:59:42 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14242 Hey Mike, love your show. I just want to know what you see in the future for Adam Lind? He is playing quite smashingly lately. And do you think the blue jays would even consider trading him? I really hope not, because with Lind, Wells, and Rios in outfield every day I think they make quite a formidable 3, 4, and 5. Well, at least as of the last few days. MW: They'll consider trading anyone, as they should. Hey Mike, love your show.
I just want to know what you see in the future for Adam Lind? He is playing quite smashingly lately. And do you think the blue jays would even consider trading him? I really hope not, because with Lind, Wells, and Rios in outfield every day I think they make quite a formidable 3, 4, and 5. Well, at least as of the last few days.

MW: They’ll consider trading anyone, as they should.

]]> By: Ken http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14217 Ken Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:30:57 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14217 Mike, Why do you want to see more of your man Zaunie - besides the fact he can walk? Four and a half years of futility was more than enough for me... The Captain can actually drive the ball and knock in runners - plus he can throw runners out. Zaunie should be relegated to the bench, where he's always belonged; and where he can fantasize about starting for a contending team... MW: He has been relegated to the bench. I don't think Barajas is better enough than Zaun to warrant Zaun only playing about three times every two weeks. Mike,

Why do you want to see more of your man Zaunie - besides the fact he can walk? Four and a half years of futility was more than enough for me… The Captain can actually drive the ball and knock in runners - plus he can throw runners out. Zaunie should be relegated to the bench, where he’s always belonged; and where he can fantasize about starting for a contending team…

MW: He has been relegated to the bench. I don’t think Barajas is better enough than Zaun to warrant Zaun only playing about three times every two weeks.

]]> By: slobberface http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14210 slobberface Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:34:13 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14210 comment 28 i know you didnt say that. but still. why is it we all understand when JP says "we cant wait for frank thomas to start hitting in August" how about the rest of the team? you know what would be cool if you dug up some stats for how players hit month by month? i bet everybody on the Jays is an August and September hitter. MW: If you know I didn't say it, then why give me crap for saying it? And if you want the month by month stats, there are some great sites you could go to to find out that info. comment 28
i know you didnt say that.
but still.
why is it we all understand when JP says “we cant wait for frank thomas to start hitting in August”
how about the rest of the team?
you know what would be cool if you dug up some stats for how players hit month by month? i bet everybody on the Jays is an August and September hitter.

MW: If you know I didn’t say it, then why give me crap for saying it? And if you want the month by month stats, there are some great sites you could go to to find out that info.

]]> By: Norm http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14190 Norm Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:44:21 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14190 Just a comment on Dopirak, Mike. It's true he is continuing to hit well in AA, but one thing he seems NOT to be doing is taking walks. In Dunedin, he had 47 walks in 106 games (with 100 K's), contributing nicely to his .382 OBP. However, in his (now) 16 games in AA, he has only walked once, (seven K's) thus his BA and his OBP are essentially the same, at .323. Not sure why this would be -- maybe the other Class A teams just gave him too much respect! Just a comment on Dopirak, Mike. It’s true he is continuing to hit well in AA, but one thing he seems NOT to be doing is taking walks.

In Dunedin, he had 47 walks in 106 games (with 100 K’s), contributing nicely to his .382 OBP. However, in his (now) 16 games in AA, he has only walked once, (seven K’s) thus his BA and his OBP are essentially the same, at .323.

Not sure why this would be — maybe the other Class A teams just gave him too much respect!

]]> By: Jack http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14187 Jack Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:48:22 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14187 Mike, the blue jays team is going to very good in about 5 years if they can hold on to doc. They have so many great players in the minors. Dunedin is staked. How long do you think it will be antill we players like brian dopirack and bradley emaus. those guys are killing the baseball. MW: There are a lot of good players n the low minors, it's true. Dopirak has been discussed many times - he was old for his level in Dunedin, and should have hit very well, but he seems to have carried the act to New Hampshire, at least through 60 at-bats. Emaus, an 11th-round pick out of Tulane last year, is having a nice year at .300/.377/.456, but I wouldn't expect to see him for a long while. Mike, the blue jays team is going to very good in about 5 years if they can hold on to doc. They have so many great players in the minors. Dunedin is staked.

How long do you think it will be antill we players like brian dopirack and bradley emaus. those guys are killing the baseball.

MW: There are a lot of good players n the low minors, it’s true. Dopirak has been discussed many times - he was old for his level in Dunedin, and should have hit very well, but he seems to have carried the act to New Hampshire, at least through 60 at-bats. Emaus, an 11th-round pick out of Tulane last year, is having a nice year at .300/.377/.456, but I wouldn’t expect to see him for a long while.

]]> By: dannyt http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14186 dannyt Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:46:42 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14186 no such thing as a "must win" in august? You're such a maroon! MW: Ahhhh, name-calling, though I have to say maroon is one of my favourites. no such thing as a “must win” in august?

You’re such a maroon!

MW: Ahhhh, name-calling, though I have to say maroon is one of my favourites.

]]> By: Kelvim from Section 531 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14185 Kelvim from Section 531 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:35:42 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2008/08/23/goodbye-shaun-hello-rout/#comment-14185 Hi Mike, A couple of questions after watching today's game from the nosebleeds (though I guess hindsight is always 20/20) 1.) Why didn't Vernon take a shot at throwing out Big Papi at the plate during AJ's meltdown inning? (I really haven't been impressed with his effort in the field this year...granted I missed yesterday's 2 catches....but in general...he seems tentative and not 100% into it) 2.) Why didn't Cito pinch-run for Stairs after he was intentionally walked? 3.) Why didn't Arnsberg get out to the mound to calm AJ down after he walked 2 in a row? I think I saw you today sitting in a clear plastic tent as I was running through the rain to get into the stadium. I often disagree with you (JP's performance)...but somehow I always end up tuning in...keep up the good work... MW: 1 - Wells had to go a long way into right-centre to get Youkilis' single and was moving towards right field. He'd have had to set himself and make a perfect throw, and still probably wouldn't have gotten Ortiz. 2 - Answered above. 3 - I don't know, but A.J. got a little looper for an out from the next hitter and then Pedroia went way up and out of the strike zone to hit that three-run homer. It was indeed me in the Fan590 tent in the pouring rain before the game! Hi Mike,

A couple of questions after watching today’s game from the nosebleeds (though I guess hindsight is always 20/20)

1.) Why didn’t Vernon take a shot at throwing out Big Papi at the plate during AJ’s meltdown inning? (I really haven’t been impressed with his effort in the field this year…granted I missed yesterday’s 2 catches….but in general…he seems tentative and not 100% into it)

2.) Why didn’t Cito pinch-run for Stairs after he was intentionally walked?

3.) Why didn’t Arnsberg get out to the mound to calm AJ down after he walked 2 in a row?

I think I saw you today sitting in a clear plastic tent as I was running through the rain to get into the stadium. I often disagree with you (JP’s performance)…but somehow I always end up tuning in…keep up the good work…

MW: 1 - Wells had to go a long way into right-centre to get Youkilis’ single and was moving towards right field. He’d have had to set himself and make a perfect throw, and still probably wouldn’t have gotten Ortiz. 2 - Answered above. 3 - I don’t know, but A.J. got a little looper for an out from the next hitter and then Pedroia went way up and out of the strike zone to hit that three-run homer. It was indeed me in the Fan590 tent in the pouring rain before the game!

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