Comments on: Yardwork: Pudge, Kinsler … See Where We’re Going?

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:42:21 +0000

As a Cardinals fan, I can say without any reservation that Albert will not finish career with St. Louis. And Bill DeWitt is exactly the kind of owner that would let his best player walk away; because it would save him a shitlload of money, and allow him to keep the team stocked with less-experienced, low-price younger players. I will also say this- if Pujols goes, you’ll see Molina(arguably the best defensive catcher in baseball) go, you’ll see Carpenter go(assuming he’s still “healthy”); and you could very well see Wainwright go. Ankiel’s a wash; nobody is sure about his future. Rasmus is under the team’s thumb for another 4-5 years, as is Tyler Greene. Also, if Pujols goes, they’ll have an even more difficult time signing FA than they already do now, which will shove the team into further decline. You could very well see a post-Bonds Pirates type of collapse because of the domino effect of Pujols departure.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:24:43 +0000

As a

By: jpq1999

jpq1999 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:34:14 +0000

I say all average players just start sucking so idiot bloggers don’t accuse them of cheating when they do well

and another thing:

If you always do well, don’t even THINK about starting to suck, because some idiot blogger will say you STOPPED taking the juice.

/what a wonderful world

By: die_eagles_die

die_eagles_die — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:20:59 +0000

Didn’t see a link to the stats. Sorry if I missed it. I agree it is difficult to tell who is on something, but to throw that card at all situations seems a bit silly. His previous career high came in his second season, and that wasn’t even a full season. Now he is healthy, plays in one of the easiest parks to hit in, and is finally gaining some experience. A jump from 20-35 HRs is hardly suspicious activity, and these are the acqusations that are truly upsetting about the steroid era.

I think it is only fair to reserve judgment to those that have actually tested positive, and not to those that haven’t. Saying Kinsler is potentially a cheater is just silly. At least the blog about Ibanez made an educated argument.

By: TheBigLead

TheBigLead — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:56:55 +0000

i linked his stats, buddy

everyone’s under suspicion … i suggest taking down the Kinsler poster from your wall. his card values are plummeting in Beckett

By: die_eagles_die

die_eagles_die — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:43:51 +0000

Kinsler’s 20 came an in injury shortened season so I would hope a legitamate writer would at least do their research before making such an claim. Are you speculating that he is on steroids, or are you saying that the media is silly because they will probably speculate it? Either way, I don’t think the joke worked well. No offense.

By: BetBot

BetBot — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:32:31 +0000

Pat Burrell struck out

Not at the club after the game.

By: Otter

Otter — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:12:25 +0000

Two things:
1) Is TBL saying/inferring that ‘riods have allowed Jewish athletes to compete in major league sports?
2) @fetch, I think if you look at the stats, the Twins have one of, if not the biggest, home field advantage in the majors over the last like 20 years. It helps when you paint the roof white. Thankfully, they’ll lose that next year.

By: fetch

fetch — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:08:12 +0000

Dear Detroit,

That’s how you play against the Pirates.

Signed,

The Twins

P.S. Nice outing Verlander.

By: TheBigLead

TheBigLead — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:52:00 +0000

damn you, CJ. you see that SC graphic? that’s a post a bit later.