tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post9121127229300450685..comments2023-11-02T04:27:49.394-07:00Comments on Diamondhacks: Hinch's Dbacks Finally Beat Lousy TeamsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-43811403195797435402009-08-10T20:18:54.077-07:002009-08-10T20:18:54.077-07:00Inserting BoMel now is too much of a risk. Melvin ...Inserting BoMel now is too much of a risk. Melvin would look like a Dbacks reject, as long as the Pads stink. But if Moorad ever discerns he can go toe to toe with AZ, then the Melvin redeemed story would play well and make Moorad look shrewd.<br /><br />That's a pretty big if, though. The Dbacks are still quite a young team, with some already obvious talent. The Pads, as you've chronicled, are a different kind of mess altogether.Diamondhackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18269618628044919819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-47198995202810909272009-08-10T17:08:16.250-07:002009-08-10T17:08:16.250-07:00I suggested your friend Melvin the other day; or a...I suggested your friend Melvin the other day; or a real Padre like Tim Flannery. Their fans would like that.PAULhttp://www.paullebowitz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-27030809700556041452009-08-10T16:36:06.052-07:002009-08-10T16:36:06.052-07:00Moorad doesnt know the first thing about building ...Moorad doesnt know the first thing about building a winning team, but he's very keen on managing perceptions.<br /><br />For now, extending Black reinforces the idea responsibility for the Pads woes lies elsewhere. If Moorad hired a new skipper and they still sucked, then Moorad would start to look bad. <br /><br />The show of "confidence" in Black is more a suggestion to fans that Alderson REALLY screwed everything up and that Moorad deserves more time to right the ship. <br /><br />If and when he fields a competitive team, I wouldnt be surprised if Black is out, and Moorad takes credit for a fresh managerial replacement.Diamondhackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18269618628044919819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-49538849882125142032009-08-10T13:48:59.970-07:002009-08-10T13:48:59.970-07:00Since you mention Black, HOW do you give him a con...Since you mention Black, HOW do you give him a contract extension? Let's say Moorad doesn't think the responsibility falls on Towers/Black/Fuson etc for what's gone on in SD, but when you have a train wreck, you have to clean up before rebuilding again. The organization is almost barren. I would've cleaned out the entire house, but Moorad's settled for Alderson's departure and little else. If someone was going overboard, just for cosmetic sake, Black was a perfect candidate for no other reason than he doesn't know what he's doing.PAULhttp://www.paullebowitz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-68619172397709336172009-08-10T11:16:16.962-07:002009-08-10T11:16:16.962-07:00especially considering he's never managed at a...<i>especially considering he's never managed at any level</i><br /><br />Agreed, but this isnt a MacDonalds management trainee program. Byrnes swapped a pretty solid manager for a solid manager trainee, to misappropriate blame, and it may've cost them a wild card run. <br /><br />In terms of on field strategy, I dont have a problem with Hinch either. He's smart, smarter than your bud, Black. But his surprising arrival distracted the team's focus, undermined player confidence, etc. for a good month and a half. Things have settled down since.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-34244934866484133182009-08-10T10:42:06.994-07:002009-08-10T10:42:06.994-07:00The Mets ARE dysfunctional, but no more dysfunctio...The Mets ARE dysfunctional, but no more dysfunctional than any struggling team. The injuries are bordering on ludicrous.<br />You've watched A.J. (Brimming With Organizational Advocacy) Hinch more than I have, but his strategic maneuvers seem perfectly fine to me, especially considering he's never managed at any level. The one problem I'd have with him is his reluctance to argue in any meaningful way. He's way too passive.PAULhttp://www.paullebowitz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-47297281790545942352009-08-09T01:57:25.121-07:002009-08-09T01:57:25.121-07:00Caroline,
I can confirm that laughing about the ...Caroline, <br /><br />I can confirm that laughing about the Dbacks is a healthy way to go. Dont let them ruin your summer :-)<br /><br />I agree Drew looks a little sluggish in the field, but he's had some big hits and think he'll be fine. <br /><br />CoJack transformed himself into a solid player, but has missed almost a year under unusual circumstances. He'll be watched very closely. <br /><br />Thx for the visit :-)Diamondhackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18269618628044919819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-13039866328517044952009-08-09T01:49:48.034-07:002009-08-09T01:49:48.034-07:00Ahhh Russell,
You're a breath of fresh air, ...Ahhh Russell, <br /><br />You're a breath of fresh air, after bruising dbbp's emotionally stunted dickwads most of the night.<br /><br />As dreadful as the 'Pit can be, I've found it generally less homophobic than dbbp, McLennan being the notable exception. The racism and hypocrisy, of course, are virtually unchecked.Diamondhackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18269618628044919819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-28979827093479611442009-08-08T19:34:39.354-07:002009-08-08T19:34:39.354-07:00Well just "The Pit" really. I go for the...Well just "The Pit" really. I go for the articles but stay for the homophobic insecurity.Russellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-69940902740509633542009-08-08T17:54:44.959-07:002009-08-08T17:54:44.959-07:00You frequent dbbp? Ha, I thought more highly of yo...You frequent dbbp? Ha, I thought more highly of you, Russell ;-)<br /><br />Excuse me, while I now ban myself...and my gay brother.Diamondhackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18269618628044919819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-44530917548452257752009-08-08T16:19:29.574-07:002009-08-08T16:19:29.574-07:00That's it 'Hacks. Youre banned!!That's it 'Hacks. Youre banned!!Russellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18498935.post-92169040787583908752009-08-08T11:57:49.639-07:002009-08-08T11:57:49.639-07:00CoJack is finally going to a rehab assignment...lo...CoJack is finally going to a rehab assignment...looks like we'll finally have someone who is an everyday first baseman back. <br />And AJ's moves are kinda...unorthodox (considering who he puts at first base a lot and how often he uses Garland and Whitesell as pinch-hitters) but I'm getting to the point where I can laugh about it rather than just groaning and writing off another game. <br />Any idea what's wrong with Drew lately? He's been completely out of it, especially on the field, and there is no apparant reason for it...Carolinehttp://imbringingdiamondback.mlblogs.comnoreply@blogger.com