Sir Stewart Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 The big news is they blocked it overnight! Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 You have weird shaped monitor. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 You have weird shaped monitor.:embarrassedI didn't realize I had my webcam on. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I agree, on all counts. I was surprised to see him come back to the AL. Can someone explain to me why it's so accepted that Renteria can't play in the AL? He certainly had one of his worst seasons in the year that he was in Boston, but it was not substantially different from the season he had in St. Louis the season before. It always seemed to me that perhaps he just had a bad year, and it wasn't necessarily due to playing in the AL. I'm not saying that this accepted wisdom on Renteria is wrong, just that I haven't ever heard a real explanation for it. So maybe someone can fill me in. Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Can someone explain to me why it's so accepted that Renteria can't play in the AL? He certainly had one of his worst seasons in the year that he was in Boston, but it was not substantially different from the season he had in St. Louis the season before. It always seemed to me that perhaps he just had a bad year, and it wasn't necessarily due to playing in the AL. I'm not saying that this accepted wisdom on Renteria is wrong, just that I haven't ever heard a real explanation for it. So maybe someone can fill me in.It's nonsensical. Unless the idea is he's just not good enough to play in the AL. This idea that he's not "a good fit" is really silly. What's the difference? He had a bad year with Boston. Ok. Let's see...career splits vs. AL teams (and keep in mind that many of these ABs were during his down year). Career OPS: 757Vs. Bal .511 -underVs. Bos .813 - overVs. CWS .698 -underVs. CLE .859 -overVs. DET .715 -underVs. KC 1.019 -overVs. LAA .787 -overVs. MIN .668 -underVs. NYY .825 -overVs. OAK .701 -underVs. SEA .651 -underVs. TB .811 -overVs. TEX .678 -underVs. TOR .867 -over So he's hit above his career average against 7 AL teams and under his career average against 7 AL teams. Seems like he'll do just fine. Vs. Baltimore he's way under his career avg., but Vs. KC he's way over--and that team is in his new division. Link to post Share on other sites
P Dub Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Can someone explain to me why it's so accepted that Renteria can't play in the AL? He certainly had one of his worst seasons in the year that he was in Boston, but it was not substantially different from the season he had in St. Louis the season before. It always seemed to me that perhaps he just had a bad year, and it wasn't necessarily due to playing in the AL. I'm not saying that this accepted wisdom on Renteria is wrong, just that I haven't ever heard a real explanation for it. So maybe someone can fill me in. I think it has more to do with the type of city rather than the league. Edgar is a true professional and takes his job to heart. He took all the crap personally. I think the english language has been difficult for him and the lack of sound bites can create a barrier with the fans and media. He will have a great year for the Tigers!! Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Torre to the Dodgers. Last time Grady Little was shown the door, the manager that followed him won a title the next season (04 Sox).Last time Joe Torre got a new job, he won the World Series in his first year as manager (96 Yanks).The could get ARod too.Things look good for the Dodgers in 08. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I think it has more to do with the type of city rather than the league. Edgar is a true professional and takes his job to heart. He took all the crap personally. I think the english language has been difficult for him and the lack of sound bites can create a barrier with the fans and media. He will have a great year for the Tigers!!he was a fan favorite in boston. and i've had him on my fantasy bb team for a few years now--i think he's a great base stealer no matter where he is. I wish him the best with the tigers. i can't help but think of that cabaret voltaire song every time i hear his name. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 he was a fan favorite in boston. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Torre to the Dodgers. Last time Grady Little was shown the door, the manager that followed him won a title the next season (04 Sox).Last time Joe Torre got a new job, he won the World Series in his first year as manager (96 Yanks).The could get ARod too.Things look good for the Dodgers in 08. Correlation = causation Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 you are not a true fan. If you were you'd be drunk off your ass, dancing with Jon Paps right now at city hall. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 you are not a true fan. If you were you'd be drunk off your ass, dancing with Jon Paps right now at city hall.Really though dude - Edgar was the polar opposite of a fan favorite. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Really though dude - Edgar was the polar opposite of a fan favorite.I need to agree on this. He was liked when he was first acquired but something happened when he started playing games.. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I need to agree on this. He was liked when he was first acquired but something happened when he started playing games.. Yeah. He sucked. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I need to agree on this. He was liked when he was first acquired but something happened when he started playing games..well then he was a favorite of mine. and everyone who hung out at the Decatur. Of course, we loved OCab too, so, shows how much we knew. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 He was a fan favorite, just not a fans favorite. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 we loved OCab too, so, shows how much we knew.Now there's a fan favorite. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Wow. Joe Torre wearing Dodger blue and hanging out with Tommy Lasorda? Weird. Good, but weird. Link to post Share on other sites
chisoxjtrain Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 White Sox decline options on Darin Erstad and Mike Myers. Hopefully they decline Uribe as well Link to post Share on other sites
the_fliz1 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 White Sox decline options on Darin Erstad and Mike Myers. Hopefully they decline Uribe as well Could you convince them to drop Crede also. That man just kills the Tigers. Link to post Share on other sites
chisoxjtrain Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Could you convince them to drop Crede also. That man just kills the Tigers. They may trade him. Personally, I don't think they will and I hope to god they don't. Link to post Share on other sites
the_fliz1 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Still a question mark in left field, the back end of the rotation, and the bullpen, but this was probably the biggest hole, so I'm glad they get it patched up nice and early. I think that Zumaya is probably the closer next year. The Brewers declined their option on Geoff Jenkins yesterday. I have a feeling he will take care of the Tigers left field problem next year. He doesn't hit for great average but he will hit 20+ home runs and he hits left handed. Either that or if the Reds decline the option for Adam Dunn, the Tigers might go after him. Dunn would be nice he hits for slightly less average than Jenkins but will hit 35+ homers. Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 People in Cincinnati HATE Adam Dunn. It is ridiculous. The entire season, the Adam Dunn issue is the only thing they talked about on the post game radio shows and talk shows. All the fans do is focus on his strikeouts and lack luster D. His positives outweigh the negatives, in my eyes. The guy can hit and it is beyond me why so many Cincy fans think he is the root of all the problems. Most good homerun hitters strikeout a lot. It comes with the territory. I really hope the Reds keep him. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Oh god, I would be ecstastic if the Tigers got Adam Dunn. Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I know...fans of other teams WANT Dunn, yet in Cincy, a lot of the fans and media are trying to run him out of town. Link to post Share on other sites
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