Comments on: News Update – 12/3/09

By: Raf

Raf — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:18:19 +0000

Players go through streaks and slumps. That’s the nature of the game, playing in NY isn’t necessarily a factor.

Randy Johnson had one good year, one bad year (attributed to a bad back), and then broke down in Arizona.

Jeff Weaver stunk as a Yankee, an Angel and a Mariner. When he was shelled while wearing an M’s uniform no one said it was because he couldn’t handle being a Mariner or playing in Seattle.

By: Yankster

Yankster — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:13:32 +0000

[3] A lot of players come to NY and don’t seem to fit well, at least initially – The Randy Johnson Experience being the Halladay comparable in my mind. For the money he was good but not great and according to Torre in his book he was totally overwhelmed by NY. Sabathia, of course, seemed to make the transition better than most (and of course, played not so well in the beginning of the year).

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:52:42 +0000

[3] I don’t know…a lot of players seem to buy into the idea that there is more “pressure” in New York. Of course, I don’t think it means heightened “in game” pressure, but, more generally, handling all of the distractions and expectations that go along with playing in New York.

By: Raf

Raf — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:47:58 +0000

Roberto Alomar’s still alive? Haven’t seen/heard much about him since he retired.

However, Burnett believes Halladay would handle the pressure despite playing his entire career with the low-profile Blue Jays.

I really wish people would stop with the “Z0MG PRESSUR3!!1!” bs. If you have game, you can play anywhere. If Halliday gets traded to NY and “fails” I’d be willing to wager it would be more because of injury than “pressure.”

By: RagingTartabull

RagingTartabull — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:15:16 +0000

[1] wow, Enberg and Coleman…thats a whole lot of Early Bird Special for one broadcast team

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:45:26 +0000

There have also been two bits of broadcasting news in MLB:

1) Mercifully, Chip Caray was let go by TBS. Now, they need to get on the phone with Al Michaels and NBC to see if they can borrow him over the summer and during the post season.

2) Dick Enberg has signed on with the Padres to do 120 games. His addition will certainly make the Padres a favored destination on MLB Extra Innings.