I think it's safe to be sure.Not sure if you're just being sarcastic
I think it's safe to be sure.Not sure if you're just being sarcastic
I called the original poster Hitler, what do you think Goebbels?Not sure if you're just being sarcastic, but Drew got into game action on May 15th. Cafardo's an even lazier bum than I thought.
http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120522&content_id=31989228¬ebook_id=31997914&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari
Himmler would have worked better, they are both trying to hang Nick.I called the original poster Hitler, what do you think Goebbels?
Even though it's a baseball column, was shocked that Nick refrained from mentioning this on Sunday.On the plus side, old friend Tom Donohoe, who hasn't been doing much of anything since running the Buffalo Bills into nowhere with Bledsoe as QB, just got some sort of consulting or staffing gig with the Eagles. Nick must be ecstatic.
I don't think he counts getting a starter's ass out of there a batter too soon rather than a batter too late...like he did yesterday.Would it kill him to justify this assertion somehow? I neither agree nor disagree but I would love to know what his rationale is.
I took the time to email Cafardo about the Drew not playing thing and this is what he wrote back to me:What a lazy bum.
Cafardo said:Nice try. he hasn't played in a major league game has he? Check your facts.
'All-around good guy' Jason Bay is doing about the same. When he plays.BTW, his boy Johnny Damon is hitting .158 now, with his first HR this weekend. That's working out nice for Cleveland
http://www.boston.co...n_with_red_sox/"And we have different combinations. We have guys with a different look, so if I bring in a righthander in the sixth inning and it’s Atch [Scott Atchison], then I bring in a righthander like Matty Albers, it’s a different look.
“I have the same thing going on with the lefties. If I bring in the three lefties, they’re all different looks, so the opposition can’t prepare. So far so good."
Why?Someone please give Jamie Moyer a chance to pitch again after he was designated for assignment by the Rockies. We need to see him pitch at 50.
Nick has this whole paragraph archived about Jamie Moyer, where the only thing he ever has to do is fill in the blank for "The Oldest Player/Pitcher to ever ________________", and plug in the date and teams. It's a great space eater for the Sunday Notes.Why?
http://bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/06/02/baseball-trade-deadline-nears-buyers-and-sellers-will-sorted-out/MaHxb17d7VNyRQRmpURJcM/story.html
http://www.boston.co...shionably_late/Is it because so many of their star players, such as Jacoby Ellsbury, are out of the lineup?
Hey, Nick blows, but this isn't exactly advocating a trade of a starter:Well, today's classic non-sequitur was his On Baseball article about how the Sox need to acquire another starting pitcher (an argument that certainly has merit), followed by his Notes column that talks up acquring Upton from the Dbacks for, you guessed it, a starting pitcher (Buch).
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/06/10/managers-top-major-league-baseball/RYnpY8jOFolTyogSKTdlsJ/story.html1. Justin Upton, OF, Diamondbacks - Trying to get a consistent performance from Upton has been a real challenge for manager Kirk Gibson. Upton is obviously a tremendous talent, and the D-Backs need offense. Would Upton ever be available in a deal? Only Kevin Towers knows for sure, but a few baseball evaluators wouldn’t mind tempting him with a package. The D-Backs don’t need pitching, so you wouldn’t be able to dangle a Clay Buchholz.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/06/10/matsuzaka-return-enough-bolster-sox-pitching/7HKSTeYcDyLTmjur5kRELJ/story.htmlAfter Harper’s walk, Matsuzaka didn’t get any help on a hard ground ball by Zimmerman just to the right of shortstop Mike Aviles, who couldn’t come up with it. Although Aviles has been terrific, this was a prime example why Jose Iglesias is a pitcher’s best friend.
Iglesias, who is on the disabled list at Pawtucket, would have fielded that grounder and got at least the force at second, and possibly started a double play. Instead, Matsuzaka had to rear back to strike out LaRoche, but then allowed a ground-rule double to Michael Morse, scoring one run, and a single to Ian Desmond, which plated a pair.
That's not exactly taking Cafardo to task for his real shortcomings, though. It IS stupid and deserving of mockery to suggest that the team's best slugger be bunting more than once in a blue moon. And it is stupid to expect a rookie to be able to sufficiently handle a position he hasn't played in years, if ever, in anything other than a dire emergency situation (like if Punto or Aviles were hurt while Pedroia was down).At least it now seems like his readers are starting to take him to task in his "Ask Nick" section...
Why do you feel the need to give smart-aleck answers? Like the one about Middlebrooks playing second. You answer because he's a third baseman. Or your remark to a question about Ortiz bunting. In any profession including pro baseball you need to be versatile, continue learning and improving yourself to remain competitive. I see nothing wrong with Ortiz learning to bunt (which he could have mastered years ago) or Middlebrooks giving short or second a try. These guys are athletically gifted and paid very well to boot. Heck, Adrian Gonzalez is holding his own in right. Dial that pitching machine up to 90 and have Ortiz bunt 50 times every day. If he starts putting bunts down third imagine what his average would be. Middlebrooks could spend time at short or second before every game. so enough with the smart-aleck answers and stop giving the guys a pass.
-- Jeff, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania
OK Jeff, I’ll get the bunting machine ready for Ortiz. That’s what I want my biggest slugger to do, bunt. I’m sure the opposition would love it. As I answered in a previous question, Middlebrooks did take grounders at short and second as an emergency when Pedroia got hurt. Hope that satisfies you.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2012/06/ask_nick_is_sen.html
The "non-throwing" part is very important, after all, there aren't very many non-throwing activities that a baseball player engages in.The Sox seem to need a spark, a call-up, or a trade.
They’re not going to get any help from Ellsbury, who is going into his second month of a methodical rehab of subluxation of his non-throwing shoulder
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/06/13/sox-offense-needs-makeover/0wPjwerGtnw79uKgc4kuGI/story.htmlKevin Youkilis went 0 for 3 and got hit below the rib cage and is now hitting .219. Right now, he’s not even trade bait and he was hitting third.
An older scout compared Trout to a young Valentine before a leg injury cost Valentine a promising playing career.
When approached about the Trout comparison, Valentine, who is a huge Harper fan, said, “As a matter of fact, he’s the only player I’ve ever thought was a similar player.’’
Nicky again used the "we" construct about a zillion times and didn't tell us why seeking counsel from Stan Kasten was extraordianary.5. Would love to hear a conversation between Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo and Ben Cherington about Jacoby Ellsbury. The Nats have been looking for that impact leadoff hitter/center fielder for a while, and they have an interesting pitcher or two that would fit Boston nicely. The Sox are convinced that Jackie Bradley is going to be a major league center fielder, and he is rising fast. So there is less reason to be held hostage by Ellsbury’s future contract demands and lengthy rehabs.
While not racist per se, this comment is beyond idiotic, even for Nicky.We even asked Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten.
http://www.bostonglo...jcVI/story.html11. Both of Ryan Dempster’s two career triples have come off Japanese pitchers: Hideo Nomo and Daisuke Matsuzaka.
I always love the "Here are 10 young players I have heard of" columns by guys like Cafardo.[/size]
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/06/16/who-best-young-talent-take-your-pick/C1ep9t3GF6l7VSIZXLjcVI/story.html
I so wish someone would call him on it. Even politely, so that he would have to explain himself. Which he couldn't do, since he's neither a doctor, nor has he spoken with one.Given what he's written in the past I don't think he is that excited about Ellsbury taking the field that he needs to use exclamation points. If you're going to hate on the guy just come out and do it. None of this passive-aggressive sarcastic bullshit.
TodayWould it kill him to justify this assertion somehow? I neither agree nor disagree but I would love to know what his rationale is.
It's hard because it's tough!#nickcafardo Do you have any idea how hard it is to manage a bullpen? It's one of the toughest things an ml manager does.
Yes, Nick. The Sox want something in return because they drafted him. In 2001. Because trade partners always pony up more in return when the guy you're trading is a "homegrown product." Especially when he is playing like twigs and seeds.They could make a straight salary dump and not get anything for him, but he is a homegrown product they developed into an All-Star and a Gold Glove first baseman, so they want something in return.
He's at it again this morning in a piece calling for trading Ellsbury and Lester for King Felix:http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2012/06/21/kevin_youkilis_trade_would_make_red_sox_lineup_normal/
Yes, Nick. The Sox want something in return because they drafted him. In 2001. Because trade partners always pony up more in return when the guy you're trading is a "homegrown product." Especially when he is playing like twigs and seeds.
And this little gem too:This would be a hard deal for the Red Sox to make as well, because Lester and Ellsbury are homegrown players. Lester beat cancer, won the clinching game of the 2007 World Series, and has become a good pitcher, though not an elite one.
And don’t tell me there’s no money to sign Ellsbury long term in Seattle. You’ve got that recluse Japanese owner, who has tons of money. He could make Ellsbury and agent Scott Boras very happy. Ellsbury could go home, getting away from that intense Boston scrutiny and having people like myself question how long it takes to come back from five broken ribs and a subluxation of a non-throwing shoulder.
I'd love to see Ells in Seattle, that'd be kind of cool for the tribal communities here. Lots of Native Americans at the Sox game last year when he was playing, mostly wearing Ells jerseys. Also wouldn't have to worry about him killing the Sox. And he'd play well in Safeco.
Even the biggest Youks fan has to admit that Youks is only valuable if he's producing. However you gauge dirt and sweat, they don't mean a whole lot without production. Right, Nick?“Every time I watch him, he’s always dirty,” Bell told the Chicago Tribune. “Some guys just get dirty because they fall down a lot; some guys get dirty because they play their ass off, whether it’s going to first or anything else.
“He’s just so into every at-bat, every game. He’s always sweaty, dirty, I like that.”
Who doesn’t like that, if you’re a contending team that needs a hard-nosed player?
Sweeney, Podsednik, and McDonald are all trade possibilities. McDonald may have to be designated for assignment. Brent Lillibridge or Nick Punto could be dealt.
What was really interesting is that no one on the sports desk went back in changed the DMcD referenceAlso, this was interesting:
Since quality of performance isn't mentioned -- only veteran-ness is a prerequisite -- they might as well sign Mike Lowell. Or maybe George Scott -- he started out as a third baseman.The Red Sox need to get themselves a veteran third baseman who can also play first to protect themselves if Middlebrooks gets hurt or slumps.
Carlos Lee started yesterday for the Astros. The game began at 2:20 p.m. Central time and lasted 2:23. Thus, Carlos Lee hasn't played competitive baseball in almost 24 hours. I guess technically that is "some time."Q: [complaint about Youkilis trade]
A:I think Cherington got what he could. I doubt he tried to make the worst deal he could. As I wrote in my Sunday Baseball Notes, I was just surprised that more teams didn't step up. He's a proven veteran player. He's on the downside, but he can still help someone. I think he would be a better fit for the Dodgers than Carlos Lee, who hasn't played competitive baseball for some time.
I think there's no doubt that he's suggesting that Houston's suckage makes Lee less of a player. It's poor wording and poor reasoning, but do we expect any less of Cafardo at this point?From thefeedmail bag
Since quality of performance isn't mentioned -- only veteran-ness is a prerequisite -- they might as well sign Mike Lowell. Or maybe George Scott -- he started out as a third baseman.
Carlos Lee started yesterday for the Astros. The game began at 2:20 p.m. Central time and lasted 2:23. Thus, Carlos Lee hasn't played competitive baseball in almost 24 hours. I guess technically that is "some time."
Is he suggesting that Houston's suckage since 2009 makes Lee less of a player? Did an intern compose the first four sentences of the answer before Nick added the final touch?
At least that explains why he thinks the Sox should get Felix Hernandez. :blink:I think there's no doubt that he's suggesting that Houston's suckage makes Lee less of a player. It's poor wording and poor reasoning, but do we expect any less of Cafardo at this point?