tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post114614596789615301..comments2023-11-05T04:54:27.364-05:00Comments on The GYS Network: Balls...Earlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146187846993989132006-04-27T21:30:00.000-04:002006-04-27T21:30:00.000-04:00I do think it needs to be added that in the games ...I do think it needs to be added that in the games Bard's had the most trouble - last night, and the Texas game - Wake was really off. Lot of walks, and a couple of those PB's could just as easily have been WP's. Not to excuse Bard's performance, which hasn't been great, but if Wake can't even control that thing, I can't expect a new catcher to. I'm perfectly happy to let Bard keep working at it until at least mid-season; we get a new backup, and we're back at square 1 anyway. And if the Sox plate more than one run when Wake's pitching, this matters a lot less. Bard makes every play last night, and the Sox still lose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146175734352821292006-04-27T18:08:00.000-04:002006-04-27T18:08:00.000-04:00Dude, relax. I am the panic button. I just thoug...Dude, relax. I am the panic button. I just thought it was funny, seeing as how the Sox are still in first place.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619431779431103280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146167762149506672006-04-27T15:56:00.000-04:002006-04-27T15:56:00.000-04:00And Panic Button...Nice way to chime in...If you a...And Panic Button...Nice way to chime in...If you actually read stuff, no one is in panic mode. Thanks for wasting our time, though.GrieveRuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852411034145338626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146167711634208382006-04-27T15:55:00.000-04:002006-04-27T15:55:00.000-04:00"A Sumo With A Big Body, and a Bigger Dream!"The m..."A Sumo With A Big Body, and a Bigger Dream!"<BR/><BR/>The movie writes itself.GrieveRuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852411034145338626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146164790161266992006-04-27T15:06:00.000-04:002006-04-27T15:06:00.000-04:00The sumo-as-catcher is a fantastic idea. His OBP ...The sumo-as-catcher is a fantastic idea. His OBP would be through the roof because he'd be hit by so many pitches. Granted, he'd clog the base path. <BR/><BR/>Oh wait, HBP doesn't count towards OBP, or does it?I-believe-in-Dinosaurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898846088677890590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146161836808117432006-04-27T14:17:00.000-04:002006-04-27T14:17:00.000-04:00...and while he'd probably be really easy to run o......and while he'd probably be really easy to run on, he'd be very good at blocking the plate. He could just sit on it. <I>No one</I> would score.<BR/><BR/>Man, I need to sell this idea to an MLB club. Or at least write a bestselling book about it. Sumoball!Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146161735973340232006-04-27T14:15:00.000-04:002006-04-27T14:15:00.000-04:00And for all of those crying over Arroyo's 4-0 star...<I>And for all of those crying over Arroyo's 4-0 start. Get over it. You all know damned well that he wouldn't be 4-0 in the AL East right now.</I><BR/><BR/>Well said. <BR/><BR/>As for catching Wake, can't we just give Bard a larger glove? 10'x12' maybe? It'll need eyeholes, but I'm sure MLB won't mind.<BR/><BR/>Actually, this ties into an older idea of mine: The Sumo Wrestler as Hockey Goalie. In the NHL offseason he can catch Wakefield.Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146160225917919762006-04-27T13:50:00.000-04:002006-04-27T13:50:00.000-04:00Yes, the inconsistent offense is horrible. But......Yes, the inconsistent offense is horrible. But...we've talked about that. You can't win with Bard, Mohr, and Gonzalez in the lineup. That is KC type hitters.<BR/><BR/>If you look at Wily Mo's scouting reports he was touted as an average fielder with a good arm. Not terrible, as we've seen. I say put him in CF, especially in away parks (Fenway can be tricky).<BR/><BR/>As far as Wake...yes, they will do something about it, eventually. I am just referring to the fact that they have two options right now. I say try one of them.<BR/><BR/>And for all of those crying over Arroyo's 4-0 start. Get over it. You all know damned well that he wouldn't be 4-0 in the AL East right now.GrieveRuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852411034145338626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146158688087530962006-04-27T13:24:00.000-04:002006-04-27T13:24:00.000-04:00I had no idea. Wily is wily! Sorry, I couldn't r...I had no idea. Wily is wily! Sorry, I couldn't resist. <BR/><BR/>I like the "panic button" post - classic. However, I do worry about Wake's confidence.I-believe-in-Dinosaurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898846088677890590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146158633926553052006-04-27T13:23:00.000-04:002006-04-27T13:23:00.000-04:00I didn't say it was unimportant, I just would feel...I didn't say it was unimportant, I just would feel more comfortable with Crisp back in the lineup and Manny, Tek and Loretta hitting more consistently. <BR/><BR/>Regarding Wakefield, we all know they won't sit around and do nothing. That's why I am less concerned.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619431779431103280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146154748930848252006-04-27T12:19:00.000-04:002006-04-27T12:19:00.000-04:00I am more concerned about the lack of/inconsistent...<I>I am more concerned about the lack of/inconsistent offense than I am about who's catching Wake.</I><BR/><BR/>I am too, but the issue of catching Wake is not unimportant. One more PB by Varitek in the 2004 ALDS and the Sox are not in the WS...Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146154620078420632006-04-27T12:17:00.000-04:002006-04-27T12:17:00.000-04:00...Funny thing is, as of right now, Bard's numbers......Funny thing is, as of right now, Bard's numbers are a bit better than Varitek's...Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146154231924470612006-04-27T12:10:00.000-04:002006-04-27T12:10:00.000-04:00I am more concerned about the lack of/inconsistent...I am more concerned about the lack of/inconsistent offense than I am about who's catching Wake.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619431779431103280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146153432247410512006-04-27T11:57:00.000-04:002006-04-27T11:57:00.000-04:00Actually IBID, I like the thought of Wily Mo in ce...Actually IBID, I like the thought of Wily Mo in center. Back in Cincy that was his primary position, and he was apparently quite good in it.<BR/><BR/>I don't think his defense is as atrocious as everyone makes it out to be. That missed HR was truly horrible, but everyone does it (Trot's in 2005 was arguably much worse, as it probably wasn't a HR until it bounced off his glove).Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146153029830172892006-04-27T11:50:00.000-04:002006-04-27T11:50:00.000-04:00Stop hitting me.Stop hitting me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146152299819890552006-04-27T11:38:00.000-04:002006-04-27T11:38:00.000-04:00Wily Mo Pena as a CF?! Are you nuts? Have you se...Wily Mo Pena as a CF?! Are you nuts? Have you seen his defense? I have to agree with Earl, let's keep the platoon a little longer. The WORSE thing to do is to second-guess ourselves right now. If we're wrong so what, we have a mediocre to bad bottom of the line up guy. If we second-guess ourselves we'll have nothing. <BR/><BR/>As for Bard, who's Corky? At this point, I'd love to have Millar back on the team. I wonder if he could catch Wake any better!I-believe-in-Dinosaurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898846088677890590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146151781672783492006-04-27T11:29:00.000-04:002006-04-27T11:29:00.000-04:00I didn't say anywhere that Wily Mo is the problem....I didn't say anywhere that Wily Mo is the problem. But he is a fourth outfielder, right now, at best. What I was suggesting was have Wily Mo play CF (instead of Harris or Mohr) and have Trot play RF.<BR/><BR/>He did play 110 games and 99 games for Cincy. And his numbers are about what they are now. I think he'll get better, but we can't have lineups with a guy "getting better", Mohr, Gonzalez, and Bard, and expect to win.<BR/><BR/>Also, in a limited sample (10 ABs) this year against lefties...Trot is hitting .300 with a HR and a walk.<BR/><BR/>Wily Mo, strangely enough, is hitting .158 against lefties (19 ABs with 3 BBs and 11 Ks) and .457 against righties (12 ABs). So, the argument CAN be made that they should both be playing against right-handers...GrieveRuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852411034145338626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146149157473766842006-04-27T10:45:00.000-04:002006-04-27T10:45:00.000-04:00I generally agree, esp. with the part about Wakefi...I generally agree, esp. with the part about Wakefield, except for one thing. I've said this before, and I'll keep saying it: <I>Wily Mo Pena is not the problem</I>. He provided the Sox with their only offense last night. His numbers aren't great right now - but they're hardly bad - and are excellent for a 7-9 hitter. And this is without getting regular playing time - which might be the reason he never met his potential in Cincy. <BR/><BR/>For the brief period that he was playing everyday, 5 games Apr 12-16, he went 5-for-17 (.294), drawing 2 walks, for an OPS of .897.<BR/><BR/>Trot has a lifetime OPS of .638 vs. lefties. That is awful (Pokey Reese: .657). And his ability to hit LHP hasn't changed with time - last year it was .639. Maybe an upgrade over Mohr, but not over Pena (lifetime OPS vs. lefties .861).Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1146147763759647062006-04-27T10:22:00.000-04:002006-04-27T10:22:00.000-04:00Trot against lefties is a better solution than any...Trot against lefties is a better solution than any other, as he makes up for his hitting against lefties with his original "go get 'em" brand of getting to the ball, AND CATCHING IT! Wily Mo, can you hear me?Peter Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00625257724065648318noreply@blogger.com