Comments on: Observations From Cooperstown: Brian and Bernie

By: bartap

bartap — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:29:39 +0000

Like both columns and read them every time you post. As for the card corner, perhaps something about my (and Derek Jeter’s) favorite player, Dave Winfield?

By: Evil Empire

Evil Empire — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:42:22 +0000

I vote card corner. Could you write one on the 1978 sparky Lyle card? Its always been one of my favorites.

By: bp1

bp1 — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:43:02 +0000

I’m with sliced (as usual). I could never vote impartially on a Bernie ballot. I’d have to vote yes. He is one of my all time favorite ballplayers.

By: Bruce Markusen

Bruce Markusen — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:09:15 +0000

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Much appreciated.

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 22:03:52 +0000

[2] Ditto…I like (and more importantly read) both columns. As a fan who enjoys the past as much as the present, I’d probaly go with Card Corner if forced to name a favorite.

By: Sliced Bread

Sliced Bread — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:34:32 +0000

[4] yeah, I gotta admit Bernie’s borderline. Was just looking at Jones and Edmonds. I’d say those guys, and Griff are Hall of Fame centerfielders. But Bernie’s postseason numbers are enough for me to have him join that group.
I’m definitely liberal when it comes to the Hall, and Bernie’s my guy, so no question in my book.

By: Raf

Raf — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:07:00 +0000

A few scouts have expressed surprise that the Cubs thought they could slip Schlitter through waivers.

Then again, given the package they just gave up for Matt Garza, I’m not sure they know what they’re doing out there.

As for Bernie Williams, I think he’s borderline, but since he played CF and was on several championship ballclubs, he may be inducted. His quiet personality may work against him, though.

By: Sliced Bread

Sliced Bread — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:58:47 +0000

Bernie’s postseason production makes up for his arm and baserunning in my book. Definitely a Hall of Famer. In his prime, which was long enough, there was him & Griffey Jr. And when Bernie was on one of his month-long streaks, carrying the team, you’d rather have him than Jr Griffey. To this day an underrated player, and my lifetime favorite Yankee.

By: thelarmis

thelarmis — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:58:45 +0000

i enjoy all your columns, bruce! i always feel like i learn more about the game – and its players – when i read your posts.

ooh, if i had to choose between ‘observations…’ and ‘card corner’ – ugh. i guess card corner. but, i’d like to continue to have both and anything else you conjure up!

keep ‘em comin’…

By: Will Weiss

Will Weiss — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:11:59 +0000

[0] Paraphrasing “Full Metal Jacket”: “6-foot-5? I didn’t know they stacked Schlitt that high.”

Sorry, Bruce. Couldn’t resist.