Comments on: Today in The Journal News

By: Chris Serico

Chris Serico — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:15:54 +0000

Awesome “Ghostbusters” reference in the poll, Pete!

By: bob in az

bob in az — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:37:19 +0000

if the majors expand to 200 teams and they start drafting elementary school hitters, then phil’s comments have some relevance. until then, phil (and steve phillips) need to zip it.

By: karlkole

karlkole — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:32:14 +0000

Steve Phillips pronounced Joba’s name as “JOBER” when he spoke of the need for “JOBER” to FAIL & how he bounces back from it before you can tell how good he really is.

Know this, Steve Phillips, all of us can plainly see how you “bounced” back after you got FIRED as the Mets GM.

While Yankees GM Brian Cashman is rapidly ramping up a new engine for the next Yankee Dynasty, you’re busy fantasizing on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight.

By: Big Johnson

Big Johnson — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:33:11 +0000

Jeremy,

I noticed the same exact thing. I think some here would argue that the catcher can make a huge difference and I am not about to argue that as there is some truth to that argument.

It is difficult to point objectively at any one factor to support this compellingly however. You would have to go back and carefully examine what pitches are thrown in key situations, and who is making that decision. I generally trust my own eyes and others I know watch the game as carefully as I do. I believe posters like SJ44 fall into this category.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:19:45 +0000

I noticed something weird when going through Mussina’s stats. Check out his batters’ OPS against him, by catcher:

Nieves (266 PA): .691
Molina (30 PA): .704
Posada (211 PA): .942

Is this bad luck when Posada catches, or something else?

By: Shdw

Shdw — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:05:17 +0000

The Devil Rays are the Devil Rays. Kazmie could pitch an 8 inning gem only to have their horrible bullpen blow it.

By: Brooklyn Doug

Brooklyn Doug — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:04:07 +0000

Don’t assume because Kazmir is throwing well that the Sox will lose.

They are the Devil Rays.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:59:01 +0000

I mean we have Jose on our team. He sat in on the meetings prior to our series. He knows what they tried to do against us.

By: barnsy

barnsy — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:53:15 +0000

Moose consistent???

He was solid before last fridays game but he is what he is.

A #5 starter who will give you 6 innings.

Hopefully at 3 runs.

Anyone will take that from a 5 starter.

By: Big Johnson

Big Johnson — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:46:30 +0000

Btw, tonight is another excellent opportunity for us to gain a game on the beanyboys. Kazmir has been one of the better arms this year. Tampa can certainly hit. Now if their defense will hold it to 5 errors or less, than they might have a chance.

If Hughes can continue improving and pitch well, we could realistically be looking at a 3 game deficit tomorrow morning.