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Rosenthal: A-Rod should be participating in Home Run Derby

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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 05:43 AM | 36 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. Robert S. Posted: July 14, 2008 at 06:18 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. Phil Coorey. Posted: July 14, 2008 at 06:22 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 06:23 AM (#2855624)

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

NO ONE! It's a friggen batting practice.

4. The Kids Are Enright (1k5v3L)

Posted: July 14, 2008 at 06:26 AM (#2855625)

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

5. Tim Stauffer, Trot Nixon's Coming (Dan Lee) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 06:35 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 06:53 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 07:20 AM (#2855644)

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

Uh, wasn't that Uncle Ben?

8. Phil Coorey. Posted: July 14, 2008 at 07:25 AM (#2855646)

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

9. Brandon in MO (Yunitility Infielder) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 08:26 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 08:57 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. Phil Coorey. Posted: July 14, 2008 at 09:04 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 10:39 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 New iPhone!) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 11:25 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's got a busy day, he's wearing a vest Posted: July 14, 2008 at 11:33 AM (#2855674)

Uh, wasn't that Uncle Ben?

again and again and again

15. Hang down your head, Tom Foley Posted: July 14, 2008 at 11:58 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 11:59 AM (#2855680)

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

17. RB in NYC (Now with New iPhone!) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 01:40 PM (#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. Pat Rapper's Delight Posted: July 14, 2008 at 01:44 PM (#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 01:46 PM (#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's transparent jealousy

Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:02 PM (#2855734)

Your mom goes to Stanford.

21. Social media assassin (Templeusox) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:10 PM (#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 02:26 PM (#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. Social media assassin (Templeusox) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 02:33 PM (#2855769)

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

24. Gamingboy Posted: July 14, 2008 at 04:31 PM (#2855890)

Uncle Ben said it, but Peter Parker repeated it.

25. Toolsy McClutch Posted: July 14, 2008 at 04:51 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. The importance of being Ernest Riles Posted: July 14, 2008 at 04:55 PM (#2855929)

a common criticism of <strike>players</strike> anyone who attended Stanford, and one that is occasionally tinged with jealousy.

Oh, this Cal alum is just kidding...

27. Jolly Old St. Neck Wound, Moral Idiot

Posted: July 14, 2008 at 05:06 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 05:59 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 New iPhone!) Posted: July 14, 2008 at 06:03 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, Idiot Posted: July 14, 2008 at 06:46 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 06:57 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 06:57 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. Big Train Posted: July 14, 2008 at 07:01 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 07:01 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 10:42 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 10:47 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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