From Ace of Spades.
More realize everyday that Obama had no intent of repairing the economy. Instead his actions are turning into the sum of all fears. It’s clear that his intentions for America all along really to turn in into a socialist state favored by all his mentors
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This post was written by bobsikes on March 9, 2009
While it’s likely that the Wilpon’s have been forced into a tight budget – and tighter than they would have followed during any other period of their ownership – bringing in future Hall of Famer Ivan Rodriguez to catch is an opportunity they cannot pass up. Rodriguez’ two home runs over the weekend in the World Baseball Classic are enough evidence that he still hits.
And he’s going to come at a relatively low cost to the Mets, while they will markedly improve themselves behind the plate. Most importantly they would be adding an offensive threat they otherwise might not have had behind the plate.
The addition of Rodriguez would force the Mets to depart with Ramon Castro, whom they are on the hook for $2.4 million. It easy speculate from a lap top as if its play money, but the club needs to shore up its offense.
There’s uncertainty at three positions – rightfield, leftfield and second base. Of the three leftfield feels most solid in the hands of Daniel
Murphy. But Murphy is not an outfielder and there is talk he will be moved to 1B next year as Carlos Delgado may leave at the end of his own contract.
Ryan Church in RF must be considered a question mark post concussion syndrome and the Mets are counting on 2B Luis Castillo to regain form he’s not demonstrated in a handful of seasons. Crown jewel OF Fernando Martinez has shown promise, but also a habit of becoming injured.
Adding Rodriguez offers insurance against the potential that the line-up might be flawed.
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This post was written by bobsikes on March 9, 2009
No he doesn’t Bob Raissman. And where is it written that he does.
By your own words alone you point out that Hernandez’ testimony in the trial of Curtis Strong in 1985 was telling in their own merit. They are then and still remain that way today 24 years later. Why would you feel the need to bring it up now?
Your point that Hernandez is outspoken in his broadcasts and is often pointed in criticism. True. But these things are about baseball and it’s issues. These things are part of a public forum of ideas of which Hernandez is held accountable for – but in the public forum of which they originate.
Hernandez shared the facts of his drug use with those whom he felt needed to know. He never sought to benefit in some way from revealing details. He chose to keep the matter private as is his right.
Like people everywhere, there’s life’s stories that have long since past. Keith Hernandez’ playing days are now almost two decades in the rear view mirror. His tesitimony at the trial of a drug dealer in 1985 was long since answered for and discussed in the media. He is well into a new part of his life with a new wife – a 9/11 widow – and a daughter that he has adopted.
I hope you put this grotesque imfatuation with another man’s past behind you as well.
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This post was written by bobsikes on March 8, 2009
Many have been quick to jump on Darryl Strawberry’s comments today about whether or not he would have used steroids. He was ased about it when as part of his comments regrading Alex Rodriguez. The most important part of his comments were the following:
“I was too old. I was late in the game. If you would have caught me when I was 24, 25, in the midst of my career, of course. I was naïve, stupid, just like Alex was. When I saw his comments, I could relate to that, because I was stupid too when I was a 24-, 25-, 26-year-old. I did a lot of stupid things.”
The headlines lead the reader to believe that Strawberry had been flippant about steroids but his complete comment makes it clear he was saying more about they way he perceived himself at the time.
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This post was written by bobsikes on March 3, 2009
David Pinto, a former ESPN statistitian, was one of the first bloggers to go pro. He’s maintained Baseball Musings as a first stop for baseball fans of any team. This is his pledge month. Times are tough, but David would be appreciative of anything.
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This post was written by bobsikes on March 3, 2009
Two main themes are currently being reported in the print media this morning. First is of a potentil rift between Johan Santana and pitching coach Dan Warthen. The second is the feeling that Jose Reyes is making a big issue of batting third. Both of these storylines have been driven by reporters and their headline writers. They need to sell papers folks. Don’t get the impression there’s a there there.
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This post was written by bobsikes on March 2, 2009
Can’t say that “Palinize” is mine. Blogging at Townhall, Matt Lewis says this in his post abot the Limbaugh speech at CPAC.
Clearly, Limbaugh’s speech was the highlight of the 2009 CPAC. This conservative writer predicts the MSM will immediately begin dissecting it and attempting to “Palinize” it. I’m told Keith Olbermann is already salivating
They may try, but they won’t be as successful. Much of the anti-Palin movement was sustained by conservative elite commentators and members of the McCain campaign.
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This post was written by bobsikes on March 1, 2009
Pretty thorough flogging. Make sure to read the comments, too.
I recall Myers getting ivolved in the attempt to oust Tom Caughlin by using unnamed lockeroom sources – probably Tiki Barber. And I have to agree with thejetsblog in that it looks like the Jets have indeed doen a good job with roster management in that their free-agent signings have been need oriented. Does Myers have some sort of agenda?
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This post was written by bobsikes on March 1, 2009
Johan Santana’s pain-free session yesterday is indicative of a common overuse issue in pitchers. The insertion of the tricep muscle at the elbow joint is frequently a hot spot where muscle tightness and inflammation occurs. This causes a general feeling of tightness and mild discomfort in the elbow when throwing. Santana was wisely put on a no throwing status. The work that Ray Ramirez and Mike Herbst put in on Santana obviously helped alot. If Dr. Alchek were in Florida, he probably would not have been flown back. The MRI that’s been ordered is now routine. At the professional level, they take advantage of this remarkable diagnostic tool. We’ve gotten alot better at reading them in two decades this technology has been available.
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This post was written by bobsikes on March 1, 2009
