Comments on: Gonezilla

By: singordie1818

singordie1818 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:37:31 +0000

man, i’ve been high on godzilla (no, that’s not a drug reference) for a long time… this latest development sucks big-time, but at least i can enjoy the fact that there are some folks who appreciate the big fella just as much as i do. ok jazz, u listening? hope ‘zilla is a ‘thrilla in 2010… and that he puts the hurt on the yanks ALMOST enough to keep them from #28!

By: Raf

Raf — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:42:32 +0000

[41] It’s not so much them spending well below their financial ability, as it’s a better fit. Especially if they’ve “found religion” WRT defense. Personally, I think he’ll be starting in CF, with Ellsbury sliding over to LF.

As for his offense, Cameron hasn’t played in a hitter’s park since his time in Cinergy back in 99. Fenway may give him something of a boost.

It may not make the Sox better, but it shouldn’t make the Sox any worse.

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:24:15 +0000

[39] No, he wont, but I guess I am also glad that the Red Sox seem committed to spending well below their financial ability, a preference that made Cameron over Bay necessary.

There’s nothing “not to like” about Cameron, but also nothing to love. Over the past three years, he has been a just above average hitter in the NL Central, so it wouldn’t be unexpected if he falls below that level playing on the varsity. Also, moving either him to LF mitigates much of his position value. If the plan is to neutralize his defense by having him play 80 games in front of the monster, than a greater emphasis is placed on his offense, in which case, the drop off from Bay is even greater.

This move might make sense (or cents) for Boston, but it doesn’t make them better.

By: RagingTartabull

RagingTartabull — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:17:08 +0000

I’m gonna miss Matsui a lot, but I’ve been saying since the end of the season “if I must choose between Matsui and Damon…I’m going with Damon”. I’m not gonna stray from that just because it’s tough to see Hideki go.

Now if Hideki goes AND Damon bolts….well then I’d suggest you all get under your desks until I blow over.

By: Raf

Raf — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:16:14 +0000

[35] Bay also won’t sign a 2 year deal like Cameron did, and will not play defense as well as Cameron. It isn’t so much that they’re tailoring the offense to aim at that wall, as it’s a good fit. Kinda like Granderson and NY.

Cameron can play LF or CF, has decent pop, doesn’t cost a lot, and should do well in Fenway. What’s there not to like?

By: sonyahennystutu

sonyahennystutu — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:01:04 +0000

I was bummed yesterday, but woke up today rip snortin pissed. Just sayin. I hate this.

Yeah yeah I know I know, have to see what else unfolds before we can judge this in the proper context. But I still feckin hate it.

Now supposedly the Cards aggressively in on Holliday. Mets in hot pursuit of Bay. I too fear we’ve outsmarted ourselves, and will wind up having to way overpay for Holliday, or Bay, or Damon (in both $ and years) when we could’ve had Godzilla for a year at say $7.5mm before the Halos gave up.

By: Sliced Bread

Sliced Bread — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:20:30 +0000

Nice tribute, Alex. Matsui was a cool dude, and a great lefty hitter. There was a lot to admire and appreciate about #55.
Thanks for the thrillas, Godzilla.

By: OldYanksFan

OldYanksFan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:07:26 +0000

[22] DON’T DRINK THE SIZEMORE TEA !11!!!1!!/!

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:02:55 +0000

[34] Camerson should be “fine”, but I am just glad that the Red Sox have settled on fine. Bay was also a right handed pull hitter, but a better version. Also, winning at Fenway is not a problem for the Sox. The more they tailor their offense to hitting that wall, the harder it will be for them to win on the road.

By: Raf

Raf — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:58:31 +0000

[15] It’s a long way to go before opening day. There are still other viable options @ DH that are available.

[19] Hard to forget a name like Boof Bonser

[23] Cameron should be fine in Boston. I wouldn’t mind playing a RH pull hitter in Fenway. They may have him play CF.

By: Boatzilla

Boatzilla — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:33:18 +0000

[12] True dat. I guess we are SOL on televised Yankee games, Jazz. Except when they are playing the Sawx with Daisuke pitching or the Halos….GAH! Or the Silly Mariners (Zzzzzzz…when anyone but Ichiro is batting). My world is empty because Cash can not spare $7 million for the best DH in the AL. I’m going to have Blue Christmas….

By: thelarmis

thelarmis — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:36:44 +0000

[31] i saw your post from earlier today and was (of course) too late to catch up w/ you and Shaun P. you’ll be glad to know that i had set my alarm for noon:30 and snoozed for another 45 mins. so, i still ended up awake and among the living a good 2.5 hours before you suspected! ; )

By: Chyll Will

Chyll Will — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:13:36 +0000

[29] If you go for that kind of thing, you’ll love watching the Knicks on HD! >;)

By: thelarmis

thelarmis — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:03:15 +0000

[27] in nine career regular-season starts at Fenway Park, he is 2-5 with a 5.75 ERA.

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:43:10 +0000

[28] My sis just hipped me to a great-sounding new tv show on the US called “Jersey Shore”…certainly, that can help you pass the time?

By: weeping for brunnhilde

weeping for brunnhilde — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:36:31 +0000

When is the season going to start?

By: Mattpat11

Mattpat11 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:13:58 +0000

I though I saw Lackey with some pretty mediocre Fenway numbers too. Small sample and all, but not everyone can pitch there

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:12:21 +0000

[25] So can CC, AJ and Pettitte…and they are the only ones who don’t have to face a lineup like the Yankees.

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:07:57 +0000

[22] ……no f#ckin way….
[23] That rotation can carry a weakend O…
[24] Saw Peter Brotzmann here in town on Sunday night, still buzzing from that gig!

By: thelarmis

thelarmis — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:02:44 +0000

[23] oh, i know you’re right. but i’ll hate having to ‘root’ for cammy to hit the 35 or 37 homers he needs to reach 300. he’s got 2 years in beantown, so he should reach it. he’s only 5 SB’s away from 300. you all know how much i love the 300-300 club! : )

[20] i hope we get johnny soon, too.