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Davey Johnson, the manager in the Futures Game and in the upcoming Olympics, joked Sunday that he taught A’s general manager Billy Beane “everything he knows” about statistical analysis. Johnson, who was Beane’s manager with the Mets in 1984 and ‘85, first saw the value in numbers when he was playing for the Orioles and writing out lineups for Earl Weaver. “It’s not rocket science,” Johnson says . . .

And finally, a young man riding the “4” train to Yankee Stadium on Sunday displayed a stunning series of 26 small tattoos on his right arm — each denoting a year that the Yankees won the World Series. “You are a true fan,” a fellow rider told him, gazing at the man’s arm in astonishment. “I’m a Mets fan, but I can appreciate that.”

Maybe John Rocker had something there after all…

Repoz Posted: July 14, 2008 at 01:43 AM | 36 comment(s)
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1. Robert S. Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:18 AM (#2855622)

Yes, several recent Derby participants — Bobby Abreu, David Wright, Alex Rios — had their home-run production decline after they competed in the event. But those dropoffs might have occurred anyway. These are the best hitters in the game. They can't adjust?

Obviously, those players were just lazy and/or stupid.

2. Please don't tell Phil Coorey to do the math Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:22 AM (#2855623)

Lowrie irritated some members of the Red Sox's staff during his first callup with his know-it-all manner — a common criticism of players who attended Stanford, and one that is occasionally tinged with jealousy.

Some question whether Lowrie can handle short, but one scout believes he will be fine defensively. Lowrie's biggest problem might be on balls to his right, the scout says, citing concerns about the infielder's quickness on such plays and his ability to plant and throw.

WTF?

...and who cares - Lugo is retarded anyway to his right - left - middle - frontside and back.

3. ValueArb Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:23 AM (#2855624)

You know who should be hitting in the Home Run derby?

NO ONE! It's a friggen batting practice.

4. With 17th Pick, From LA, 1k5v3L KcoLLoP Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:26 AM (#2855625)

Obviously, Lowrie should stop asking Papelbon to take the Mensa test.

5. Prostetnic Vogon Steve Jeltz (Dan Lee) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:35 AM (#2855629)

I blame Kabbalah. And Madonna. And that crazy glove-slap thing he did in the playoffs a few years back. And Howie Clark. And Tom Hicks.

Oh, and as long as it involves Chris Berman shouting at me for two hours, I'll go ahead and pass on the Home Run Derby.

6. Crashburn Alley Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:53 AM (#2855639)

I like the Home Run Derby as long as I have a Mute button on my remote. It may be batting practice but it's entertaining batting practice.

7. jamcadbury Posted: July 14, 2008 at 03:20 AM (#2855644)

In the movie, "Spiderman," Peter Parker says, "With great power, comes great responsibility.

Uh, wasn't that Uncle Ben?

8. Please don't tell Phil Coorey to do the math Posted: July 14, 2008 at 03:25 AM (#2855646)

No way I am watching the Derby - Berman is a joke - not even with the mute.

9. Brandon in MO (Fire Trey Hillman) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 04:26 AM (#2855656)

Lowrie irritated some members of the Red Sox's staff during his first callup with his know-it-all manner — a common criticism of players who attended Stanford, and one that is occasionally tinged with jealousy.

Cliff Lowrie will charm you soon enough, i'm sure

10. MM1f Posted: July 14, 2008 at 04:57 AM (#2855658)

I can't believe someone would skip an event because of the announcer. That seems juuust a wee bit overboard to me

11. Please don't tell Phil Coorey to do the math Posted: July 14, 2008 at 05:04 AM (#2855659)

I can't believe someone would skip an event because of the announcer. That seems juuust a wee bit overboard to me

Home runs come thick and fast and yet he has to call "back, back, back gone" every single time??

Overboard? Not really - the guy is a pain in the ass who grates me from beginning to end.

12. Lassus Posted: July 14, 2008 at 06:39 AM (#2855666)

Robo, stick to trades. Commentary is not your strong suit. Does FOX feed everyone bowls of stupid in the cafeteria?

13. RB in NYC (Now with a Training Schedule!) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 07:25 AM (#2855672)

I was shocked at how old Davey Johnson looked. But then, having looked it up, I'm shocked at how old Davey Johnson is. Although I'd still argue he looks worse than his (calender) age.

14. Misirlou hasn't payed the phone bill in 300 years Posted: July 14, 2008 at 07:33 AM (#2855674)

Uh, wasn't that Uncle Ben?

again and again and again

15. too fat and ugly to play third Posted: July 14, 2008 at 07:58 AM (#2855679)

His children should be taken away. This will be very prominent in the divorce case.

16. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 07:59 AM (#2855680)

At least Lowrie's smart enough to know that you aren't supposed to hit girls.

17. RB in NYC (Now with a Training Schedule!) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 09:40 AM (#2855721)

Lowrie irritated some members of the Red Sox's staff during his first callup with his know-it-all manner — a common criticism of players who attended Stanford, and one that is occasionally tinged with jealousy.

So basically Rosenthal means Mussina here, right? I mean, that's fine, Moose does seems a little bit of a know-it-all, among other things. But I've never heard of say, Ryan Garko or Eric Bruntlett offending anyone with their know-it-all attitude.

18. TWO!-OH!-OH!-OH! CLAP!-CLAP!-CLAP!CLAP!CLAP! Posted: July 14, 2008 at 09:44 AM (#2855725)

I can't believe someone would skip an event because of the announcer.

I can't bring myself to watch White Sox games on WGN because of the announcer.

19. Dr Love Posted: July 14, 2008 at 09:46 AM (#2855726)

So basically Rosenthal means Mussina here, right?

Robo hates John Elway, Tiger Woods and John McEnroe. Alright, he's got a point on the last two.

20. Harry Balsagne Posted: July 14, 2008 at 10:02 AM (#2855734)

Your mom goes to Stanford.

21. Templeusox has reached his genetic threshold Posted: July 14, 2008 at 10:10 AM (#2855745)

Speaking of know-it-all, Rosenthal sure does seem to start a lot of his columns off with "Player X should..."

That's pretty funny on Jed Lowrie, I hadn't heard that.

22. Gambling Rent Czar Posted: July 14, 2008 at 10:26 AM (#2855760)

I can't believe someone would skip an event because of the announcer. That seems juuust a wee bit overboard to me

two of the guys going tonight were rule V picks .. I think I will pull for Uggla.

23. Templeusox has reached his genetic threshold Posted: July 14, 2008 at 10:33 AM (#2855769)

Back, back, back, back, GONE!!! That one landed in New Rochelle!

24. Gamingboy Posted: July 14, 2008 at 12:31 PM (#2855890)

Uncle Ben said it, but Peter Parker repeated it.

25. Toolsy McClutch Posted: July 14, 2008 at 12:51 PM (#2855922)

I'm always worried he'll yell at me for moving during his riveting commentary.

For those who haven't seen it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TLG_LtWhj4

26. Sid Hārtman Gautama Posted: July 14, 2008 at 12:55 PM (#2855929)

a common criticism of ~~players~~ anyone who attended Stanford, and one that is occasionally tinged with jealousy.

Oh, this Cal alum is just kidding...

27. Jolly Old St. Nick (now, with Screen Name history) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 01:06 PM (#2855943)

I can't believe someone would skip an event because of the announcer.

There's no conceivable torture on Earth---not even the thought of Chris Berman interviewing George Will---that can quite match the sound of Dick Vitale announcing a Carolina-DOOK game. There is absolutely no way to avoid the mute button whenever he starts rhapsodizing about his blow buddies in Cameron.

28. The Marksist Posted: July 14, 2008 at 01:59 PM (#2855991)

Jeeezus! I mean, can everyone just... #######! It's like no one here has ever used the Internetwebs before!! I can't believe what I just... Jeeezus! What the ####?? I'm trying to post here and everyone's just... Jeeezus!!

29. RB in NYC (Now with a Training Schedule!) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:03 PM (#2855997)

That one is good, but Berman talking about getting the pills with codeine (which I can't find because I'm at work) is even better.

30. Joe Bivens, Proud Union Member Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:46 PM (#2856051)

Vitale was at Fenway this past weekend for the game Wakefield pitched. He had seats next to the O's dugout, and tried to fist bump Hernandez after his HR, and was ignored.

31. bads85 Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:57 PM (#2856076)

But I've never heard of say, Ryan Garko or Eric Bruntlett offending anyone with their know-it-all attitude.

Gerut was another -- and Guthrie to a lesser extent.

32. Dr Love Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:57 PM (#2856079)

That one is good, but Berman talking about getting the pills with codeine (which I can't find because I'm at work) is even better.

Mmmm, drugs.

33. Sometimes it Rains (sj) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 03:01 PM (#2856089)

I will not watch, and it is because of Chris Berman.

And who the #### is Ken Rosenthal to tell Arod what to do? "They can't adjust?"

It is not easy to hit a baseball.

34. SoSH U at work Posted: July 14, 2008 at 03:01 PM (#2856090)

Vitale was at Fenway this past weekend for the game Wakefield pitched. He had seats next to the O's dugout, and tried to fist bump Hernandez after his HR, and was ignored.

So that makes Vitale a terrorist, but not Hernandez. I can buy that.

35. JJ1986 Posted: July 14, 2008 at 06:42 PM (#2856304)

They really didn't pick exciting players to hit in the home run derby. I guess they can only take All Stars, but it would be nice to see Adam Dunn and Ryan Howard hit monster shots instead of a bunch of line drive hitters.

36. Boots Day Posted: July 14, 2008 at 06:47 PM (#2856312)

And finally, a young man riding the “4” train to Yankee Stadium on Sunday displayed a stunning series of 26 small tattoos on his right arm — each denoting a year that the Yankees won the World Series.

I have a tattoo of the Rockies logo on my buttocks for every year the Rox have won the World Series.

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