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Did rongey quit?

QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ Jun 15, 2013 -> 10:37 PM) It's not his fault they are dumb and some are awful baseball players however I think the issue a guy like Fathom or myself have is sending T Flow up there in the ninth against a righty reliever. This just simply cannot happen, he had NO CHANCE up there. I agree, I know he's made a lot of bad decisions, but too it has to do with bad personnel that can't performe tasks that need to be performed.

Not defending Ventura, but is it really his fault his players are dumb?

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Jun 15, 2013 -> 03:37 PM) You've been proven right? Gtfo. He's been the best SS in the AL for years and he's still among the best. That's like saying you predicted PK would be a s***ty hitter and you think you've been right because he sucks this year. That was such a stupid post that its kind of blowing my mind. Lots of players are called brain dead. Most of them are short stops. You know why? They have a lot more to think about than any other player on the field. They have to make more snap judgements. Sometimes they make stupid plays. There's no doubt that he's kind of a dumb baseball player, but he's more than earned his salary throughout his career. Hmmmm no. I said what I said based on facts that have happened , that too many blind people haven't wanna see. And if he's top 5 that's the sad state shortstops in the AL are. Now it doesn't mean Ramirez doesn't have talent, he does but that don't always mean your a good baseball player.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jun 15, 2013 -> 10:23 AM) Alexei reminds me a little of Jose Valentin... make some really tough plays look easy.. then the easy plays are the ones he screws up over and over. Nice! Good comparison that was awesome. Valentin's power never went away tho

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 15, 2013 -> 10:14 AM) He gets to so many balls that other ss's don't get to. Yes he's frustrating but he's absolutely one of the best defensive shortstops in the league. Again, I agree on the plays he can get to, but how many of those actually happen over routine plays that he messes up.... Argh I agree he is frustrating

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 15, 2013 -> 10:05 AM) I tend to agree, he is very frustrating, and the dissappearance of his power is baffling to me. I remember when they signed him a scout was posting here and said he was Omar Infante with less power. Now he really is. I just think there are more important things to address than SS, at the moment, and it is also a very hard position to find someone better. I agree SS would be the last upgrade.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 15, 2013 -> 09:54 AM) Hah, you missed the reference Ok sorry dude. . Sometimes you don't know what to expect...

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 15, 2013 -> 09:52 AM) Alexei playing with his head up his ass is nothing new, and doesn't take a genius to notice. You have to live with the bad plays because the great ones still occur. I agree the great plays are nice and great, but I rather have a steady shortstop that makes all the routine plays and few a few awesome than the other way around. The awesome plays happen one in ten. You win with steady heads up players, I know thàt is obvious..

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 15, 2013 -> 09:03 AM) He's still one of the best defensive shortstops in the game. Hmmmm he has the tools no doubt.... Million dollar talent... 1 cent brain

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 15, 2013 -> 09:25 AM) Yeah...that was awesome. Not trying to be awesome. Just saying, that the signs were there. Maybe you should have posted your comment in green next time.......

Anybody remember when I always blasted alexei for his lazy, fancy and stupid baseball? When I was blasted for it , and given the he should have won the gold glove story by the stat lovers here? Time proved me right.......

Rongey always has an excuse, he argues with everyone, he's a tool.

This sucks... Sould never have gotten to this..

Did I see Santiago in the bullpen again?

LOL I luvvvvv bill melton

This is when you know your season sucks

Let's start the comeback!!!!!!'n

Ova!!!!!

1 out

Sigh

If that's true then this org is a joke. Reinsdorf needs to sell

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 8, 2013 -> 05:54 PM) Octavio Rodriguez, LHP, Franklin HS, HS, 6'04" 185lbs DOB: 04/04/95 @tavs27 "As a 6-foot-4, 205-pound lefty, Rodriguez has the prototypical pitcher's build. He can already hit 93 mph with his fastball and should see an increase in velocity once he fills out. His changeup and curve could also be above-average in the future. He is still somewhat raw, however, and needs to show better command of each of his pitches. Rodriguez is committed to Oklahoma and is considered a very tough sign. If he goes on to college, he has the potential to be a first-round pick in three years." Scouting video - http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=4039549...ent_id=27714739 This appears to be where we will put a lot of our money saved from the last 15-20 straight college players we have drafted. Where is this kid from?

Lol mets and marlins are in the 18th

Stop nibbling