Comments on: News of the Day – 1/29/09 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Thu, 23 May 2013 05:54:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Shaun P. http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251462 Shaun P. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:56:13 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251462 [20] Hey underdog - nice to see you! Thanks for the confirmation on what many of us thought re: Kemp for a package centered around IPK. [20] Hey underdog – nice to see you! Thanks for the confirmation on what many of us thought re: Kemp for a package centered around IPK.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251461 The Hawk Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:15:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251461 [20] I read it! I mean this. [20] I read it! I mean this.

]]> By: underdog http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251460 underdog Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:06:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251460 I posted this in the previous thread by mistake. Or not -- I guess it's more on topic there, but likely to be buried. On other hand, maybe it deserves to be buried. On the other hand... I need a snack. -------- Hey all, I think I was summoned here by dog whistle. (a whistle that sounds like “Dodgersssss….”) ;-) Anyhoo, yes, we at Dodger Thoughts would laugh at an IPK for Matt Kemp trade proposal, or frankly most trade proposals involving Kemp (who is definitely no longer a “prospect.”) But it’s still a free country, you’re free to make silly trade proposals! As long as we can laugh at them. Anyway, doesn’t matter, Kemp is considered untouchable by Dodger management at this point. It’s definitely true, currently the Dodgers pitching prospects aren’t as high or close as they have been, temporarily at least. Though it depends on how you’re defining prospects; I’d put James McDonald and Scott Elbert (once extremely highly rated, finally made a good comeback after arm surgery last year) up there with most team’s prospects. Both should be on the team this year though so I guess they don’t count as prospects. E Martin and Chris Withrow are talented but def too unproven to put in the conversation anytime soon. Randy Wolf may only be an average or slightly above avg pitcher (a pretty good #4 imho tho) but he’s also not going to cost them either a draft pick or young player in trade. Oh yes and Ramon Troncoso is being talked about as a starter, too, he did well in limited action this winter in attempt to convert. The cupboard’s not exactly bare, is the point. I still like me some Joba, though. Anyway, we miss you guys over on the Toaster; have to keep reminding myself to stop by here more often. Cheers. I posted this in the previous thread by mistake. Or not — I guess it’s more on topic there, but likely to be buried. On other hand, maybe it deserves to be buried. On the other hand… I need a snack.
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Hey all, I think I was summoned here by dog whistle. (a whistle that sounds like “Dodgersssss….”) ;-) Anyhoo, yes, we at Dodger Thoughts would laugh at an IPK for Matt Kemp trade proposal, or frankly most trade proposals involving Kemp (who is definitely no longer a “prospect.”) But it’s still a free country, you’re free to make silly trade proposals! As long as we can laugh at them. Anyway, doesn’t matter, Kemp is considered untouchable by Dodger management at this point.

It’s definitely true, currently the Dodgers pitching prospects aren’t as high or close as they have been, temporarily at least. Though it depends on how you’re defining prospects; I’d put James McDonald and Scott Elbert (once extremely highly rated, finally made a good comeback after arm surgery last year) up there with most team’s prospects. Both should be on the team this year though so I guess they don’t count as prospects. E Martin and Chris Withrow are talented but def too unproven to put in the conversation anytime soon. Randy Wolf may only be an average or slightly above avg pitcher (a pretty good #4 imho tho) but he’s also not going to cost them either a draft pick or young player in trade. Oh yes and Ramon Troncoso is being talked about as a starter, too, he did well in limited action this winter in attempt to convert. The cupboard’s not exactly bare, is the point.

I still like me some Joba, though.

Anyway, we miss you guys over on the Toaster; have to keep reminding myself to stop by here more often. Cheers.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251459 The Hawk Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:49:35 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251459 [18] I just get tired of people saying they're being a man. Just show and don't tell, like they tell you in 9th grade writing class. "Hi, I'm a stand-up guy for taking responsibility for my irresponsible behavior, and I'm here to talk to you about how a lot of people aren't as stand-up as me" ... The requisite humility when you cop to doing something shameful is mitigated by saying "Look, I'm being humble here" Etc, etc. It's like that Chris Rock bit about "I take CARE of my kids" ..."You're supposed to you dumb motherfucker!" Keep in mind I like Joba. [18] I just get tired of people saying they’re being a man. Just show and don’t tell, like they tell you in 9th grade writing class. “Hi, I’m a stand-up guy for taking responsibility for my irresponsible behavior, and I’m here to talk to you about how a lot of people aren’t as stand-up as me” … The requisite humility when you cop to doing something shameful is mitigated by saying “Look, I’m being humble here” Etc, etc. It’s like that Chris Rock bit about “I take CARE of my kids” …”You’re supposed to you dumb motherfucker!”

Keep in mind I like Joba.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251458 Cliff Corcoran Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:46:28 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251458 I dunno, <a href="http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505&cp=1#comment-90657" rel="nofollow">Hawk</a>, I see what you're getting at, but I think by making it explicit that he's admitting his mistake he's driving the point of accountability home to his younger fans. I have no problem with that provided he backs up his words with his actions (meaning no more DUI/public drunkenness and some non-forced community service/charity work dealing with drunk driving or alcohol related issues). Saying the right thing but doing the wrong this is, in my opinion, a worse example than simply being a total fuck up, because at least the total fuck up serves as a pure example of what <i>not</i> to do. I dunno, Hawk, I see what you’re getting at, but I think by making it explicit that he’s admitting his mistake he’s driving the point of accountability home to his younger fans. I have no problem with that provided he backs up his words with his actions (meaning no more DUI/public drunkenness and some non-forced community service/charity work dealing with drunk driving or alcohol related issues). Saying the right thing but doing the wrong this is, in my opinion, a worse example than simply being a total fuck up, because at least the total fuck up serves as a pure example of what not to do.

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251457 Raf Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:08:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251457 [16] It would have been one thing if the year Pavano had in 2004 was outstanding, in relation to his career. It wasn't. [16] It would have been one thing if the year Pavano had in 2004 was outstanding, in relation to his career. It wasn’t.

]]> By: Mattpat11 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251456 Mattpat11 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:11:35 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251456 <a href="http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505&cp=1#comment-90663" rel="nofollow">Pavano</a> fell under the Yankee front office's "But loom what happened last year! Surely this means he's turned some sort of corner!" talent acquisition philosophy. Pavano fell under the Yankee front office’s “But loom what happened last year! Surely this means he’s turned some sort of corner!” talent acquisition philosophy.

]]> By: MichiganYankee http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251455 MichiganYankee Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:36:27 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251455 Cliff, you may want to add a sidebar link for The Yankee Universe (http://www.theyankeeuniverse.com). The bloggers are expatriates of Pending Pinstripes, The Bronx Block and iYankees. They've got some good stuff there. Cliff, you may want to add a sidebar link for The Yankee Universe (http://www.theyankeeuniverse.com). The bloggers are expatriates of Pending Pinstripes, The Bronx Block and iYankees. They’ve got some good stuff there.

]]> By: sonyahennystutu http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251454 sonyahennystutu Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:05:40 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251454 [11] Whoa - I gotta pay more attention to the schedule! I've sort of ignored it because I think it'll be mid season before I brave stubhub to snag some tix. Much as I'd like to hit opening day I just don't think it's going to happen :( [11] Whoa – I gotta pay more attention to the schedule! I’ve sort of ignored it because I think it’ll be mid season before I brave stubhub to snag some tix. Much as I’d like to hit opening day I just don’t think it’s going to happen :(

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251453 Raf Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:59:53 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251453 As for Pavano he never really was that good to begin with, Raines quote or not. As for Pavano he never really was that good to begin with, Raines quote or not.

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251452 Raf Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:56:35 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251452 [6] If I even thought about saying something profane to my parents, I'd get laid out. [6] If I even thought about saying something profane to my parents, I’d get laid out.

]]> By: The 13th http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251451 The 13th Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:45:41 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251451 [7] I was thinking about that the other day. And you know whose team plays the first official game at the new stadium... [7] I was thinking about that the other day. And you know whose team plays the first official game at the new stadium…

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251450 Chyll Will Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:15:24 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251450 [9] Sure, but he can do a lot worse than pat himself on the back for owning up to his mistake. A lot of guys his age wouldn't even acknowledge there was a problem, but he's kinda got a lot of expectations on him, so with the prying eye that is New York media and just to settle down people that are counting on him, to assure yourself and everyone else that you are addressing the issue head on so it won't be an issue anymore is hardly offensive at this point. Now if he went on a nationwide tour and became a fire-breathing teetotaler, I'd agree with you wholeheartedly... [9] Sure, but he can do a lot worse than pat himself on the back for owning up to his mistake. A lot of guys his age wouldn’t even acknowledge there was a problem, but he’s kinda got a lot of expectations on him, so with the prying eye that is New York media and just to settle down people that are counting on him, to assure yourself and everyone else that you are addressing the issue head on so it won’t be an issue anymore is hardly offensive at this point.

Now if he went on a nationwide tour and became a fire-breathing teetotaler, I’d agree with you wholeheartedly…

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251449 The Hawk Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:59:17 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251449 [3] Hm, well I don't think I intimated there was something wrong with answering questions. "Patting yourself on the back" has a pretty specific meaning, no? You can answer the question without giving yourself credit for doing so. [3] Hm, well I don’t think I intimated there was something wrong with answering questions. “Patting yourself on the back” has a pretty specific meaning, no? You can answer the question without giving yourself credit for doing so.

]]> By: sonyahennystutu http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251448 sonyahennystutu Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:53:06 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251448 Oops..."Lots of starts?" Oops…”Lots of starts?”

]]> By: sonyahennystutu http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251447 sonyahennystutu Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:52:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251447 I hope the schedule aligns such that he gets to start at the new Stadium. The reception from the crowd will be epic! That said, it'll be 'interesting' in the chinese curse sort of way to observe his season unfold. Injuries? Lots or starts? We'll see... I hope the schedule aligns such that he gets to start at the new Stadium. The reception from the crowd will be epic!

That said, it’ll be ‘interesting’ in the chinese curse sort of way to observe his season unfold. Injuries? Lots or starts? We’ll see…

]]> By: RagingTartabull http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251446 RagingTartabull Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:37:54 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251446 My profanity laced tirades against my parents kinda tapered off after I passed the "I'm 15 and NO ONE GETS ME!!" stage, but then again this is the Idle we're talking about...and mine usually resulted in the exchange of "What did you just say??" "NOTHING!! (wincing for an inevitable smack)" My profanity laced tirades against my parents kinda tapered off after I passed the “I’m 15 and NO ONE GETS ME!!” stage, but then again this is the Idle we’re talking about…and mine usually resulted in the exchange of “What did you just say??” “NOTHING!! (wincing for an inevitable smack)”

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251445 Chyll Will Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:28:53 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251445 [4] Yeah, that's bad. If that had been me doing that to my Mom, she and the rest of the family would have jumped me right then and there. [4] Yeah, that’s bad. If that had been me doing that to my Mom, she and the rest of the family would have jumped me right then and there.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251444 rbj Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:22:25 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251444 Cussing out your own mother? That's real low. I rarely wish anyone ill will, but in Carl's case I'll make an exception. 15 Days to pitchers and catchers. Cussing out your own mother? That’s real low. I rarely wish anyone ill will, but in Carl’s case I’ll make an exception.

15 Days to pitchers and catchers.

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/01/29/news-of-the-day-12909/#comment-251443 Chyll Will Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:22:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=7505#comment-251443 [1] He's gonna have to answer questions like that the entire season. He's not running away from his mistake. What more do you want? [1] He’s gonna have to answer questions like that the entire season. He’s not running away from his mistake. What more do you want?

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