Now back to the Redbirds.
Call me crazy, but the more I think about it, the more I wonder, how bad would it really be to sign Barry Bonds? Now hear me out. He wouldn't have to play every day (or rather couldn't), but he could easily be a bench player and provide some power in a pinch-hitting situation. He isn't the worst outfielder, either, if he got a couple starts. Plus, and here's what keeps drawing me back in: he's super cheap. Like league minimum cheap. Tony's been heard once or twice suggesting it, and I'm just thinking out loud here. I know he's not the most popular player, but he's Barry Bonds for pete's sake. He's like Chris Duncan with a few minor modifications (and a real cervical disc).
Tell me if I'm totally off in outer space.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
nothing to do with baseball
Sorry about that last post. I don't know what was going on in my head.
The Rams got some props from the geniuses at Sportscenter last night/very early this morning. "...best helmets in the NFL." Well, at least they've got that going for them.
Speaking of the Rams, hooray for Jim Haslett. I loved him in NO. I suspect that a big part of the players' problems in the first four games revolved around lack of leadership and lack of respect on either side of the table. The defense may not have been stellar (to say the least), but between the in-fighting, the release of Brown (most likely without Haslett's approval), and the absolute absence of offense (which can put a mighty hefty strain on a defense because they end up on the field for 40 minutes at a time), there was never really any hope for Jim or his guys to make a difference. I think Jim may be just what this team needs, and he was right there all along.
I'm calling it right now, folks.12-4. 11-5. We'll just pretend these four games were part of an extended pre-season and give Jimmy a break.
The Rams got some props from the geniuses at Sportscenter last night/very early this morning. "...best helmets in the NFL." Well, at least they've got that going for them.
Speaking of the Rams, hooray for Jim Haslett. I loved him in NO. I suspect that a big part of the players' problems in the first four games revolved around lack of leadership and lack of respect on either side of the table. The defense may not have been stellar (to say the least), but between the in-fighting, the release of Brown (most likely without Haslett's approval), and the absolute absence of offense (which can put a mighty hefty strain on a defense because they end up on the field for 40 minutes at a time), there was never really any hope for Jim or his guys to make a difference. I think Jim may be just what this team needs, and he was right there all along.
I'm calling it right now, folks.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Melvin to Yost: KIT (you knw, f u want)
dEr Ned,
tnx 4 keepn us n d race. dat S, er, tnx 4 yr hrd wrk n dedication. I mean, uh, tnx 4 showin ^ evry dy.
We culdnt av unlockd d clubhouse w/o u. So, um, f ur evr n d naybrhood, u knw, jst 4 Ny reasN, wd u mnd droppin off yr keys @ d frnt ofis?
It's jst dat w'v dis nu guy hu realy nEdz em, n Bsides, ur nt realy UzN em, ryt? So, jst, whnvr. Um, so, av a gud wintr, n BOL W d job hunt.
O, dat reminds me, I won't B abL 2 gt dat letta of ref. 4 u. UNo hw it S. I jst av so mch 2 do... jst realy bZ deez days W d post-season stuf. So, sry bout dat, bt f there's NEfin Ls I cn do 4 u, jst, um, jst leaV a msg, I gez, n IL gt b2 u wen fings Rnt so craZ. gtta run. -Doug
tnx 4 keepn us n d race. dat S, er, tnx 4 yr hrd wrk n dedication. I mean, uh, tnx 4 showin ^ evry dy.
We culdnt av unlockd d clubhouse w/o u. So, um, f ur evr n d naybrhood, u knw, jst 4 Ny reasN, wd u mnd droppin off yr keys @ d frnt ofis?
It's jst dat w'v dis nu guy hu realy nEdz em, n Bsides, ur nt realy UzN em, ryt? So, jst, whnvr. Um, so, av a gud wintr, n BOL W d job hunt.
O, dat reminds me, I won't B abL 2 gt dat letta of ref. 4 u. UNo hw it S. I jst av so mch 2 do... jst realy bZ deez days W d post-season stuf. So, sry bout dat, bt f there's NEfin Ls I cn do 4 u, jst, um, jst leaV a msg, I gez, n IL gt b2 u wen fings Rnt so craZ. gtta run. -Doug
a big step forward
That's the kind of commitment I like.
If you hadn't heard, Kyle Lohse pledged to love, honor, and obey Tony LaRussa every fifth day for the next four years, forsaking all others, until one of them outlives their usefulness. It's been speculated that it could be around $48 million which would probably start at $10 million for next year. The details are still a little sketchy, but I'll be keeping on top of it. (Yeah, I missed the press conference. How's that for vigilance?)
Immediate update (you like that?) :
$41 million / 4 years / full, no-trade protection for Lohse
$7,125,000 in 2009, $8,875,000 in 2010 and $11,875,000 in 2011, 2012
I definitely get the feeling that the fact that he liked it in STL and liked the pitching staff had a big impact on this contract.
The NLDS will feature the Cubs hosting the Dodgers and the Phillies hosting the Brewers.
I'm going with the Dodgers and the Phils. Unfortunately, if I were to be really, really realistic, I'd have to go with the Cubs and the Phillies. And to take it one step further, I can see the Cubs in the World Series. Whether they can beat the Angels (yes, the Angels) is another story entirely.
If Big Z can get his s*** together, it improves the Cubbies' chances by about three-fold. If he keeps giving up big runs and can't be counted on to pitch in the big series, then I see the Angels taking it in four straight. Not that Zambrano is their best pitcher strictly speaking, but he's kind of a leader on the team and I don't see them making the stretch without him. Plus, I don't want them to win, and I don't even want them to win one game. My bias comes in the form of allowing them one win IF it's Carlos' day to pitch.
In other words, I'll give Zambrano one win, but the rest of the Cubs can go suck a lemon.
Go Dodgers.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
I really shouldn't speculate, but . . .
I thought maybe I was missing something when I looked up and saw Brad Thompson on the mound for the Cards in the finale. I could've sworn Lohse was the scheduled starter.
Is it just because it's the end of a meaningless series to finish off a less-than-stellar season?
According to Derrick Goold, it's way more exciting than that. Kyle is apparently undergoing a physical with team doctors in preparation for a possible... (deep breath) contract extension.
Shhhh. Don't tell anyone.
Update: Moze just all but confirmed the news with Frank Cusumano (he of the baaaad toupee) on KDSK. There's a press conference scheduled for tomorrow at 4:30 and according to John, "We'll have some exciting news."
Is it just because it's the end of a meaningless series to finish off a less-than-stellar season?
According to Derrick Goold, it's way more exciting than that. Kyle is apparently undergoing a physical with team doctors in preparation for a possible... (deep breath) contract extension.
Shhhh. Don't tell anyone.
Update: Moze just all but confirmed the news with Frank Cusumano (he of the baaaad toupee) on KDSK. There's a press conference scheduled for tomorrow at 4:30 and according to John, "We'll have some exciting news."
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