This may be a live blog, it may not. I'll see how I feel. But for now, here's Terry Bradshaw's top five QBs under the age of 30 in the NFL:
5. Jay Cutler
4. Phillip Rivers
3. Tony Romo
2. Eli Manning
1. Ben Roethlisberger
He also claims Cutler wouldn't be on the list, but his producer told him to put him there. That doesn't explain what makes him believe Eli Manning or Phillip Rivers have done anything better than Drew Brees, who doesn't even make this awful list.
Seriously. Bad. Very, very bad.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Manny 4 VP!
Had enough MVP talk yet? Cool, me neither. If you read the Press-Enterprise, you undoubtedly have heard of column-writer Gregg Patton. For those of you who have not, you're in for a treat.
Cute analogy. LA, Movie Star, Oscar--classic. But yeah, I pretty much agree here. Manny for MVP = Dumbass Decision
Another great analogy. Spot on. Although, if we're going to put the impact of Manny on the same level as Palin, I think it'd be safe to say that Manny deserves the MVP.
Anyway, me and Gregg are still pretty much in agreement at this point.
Wow...
Ryan Howard
.337 OBP-- 51st in NL
.874 OPS-- 20th in NL
31.6 VORP-- 33rd in NL
4.6 WARP1-- Bad
Manny Ramirez
4.6 WARP1-- In 467 less plate appearances
I would seriously give the MVP to Manny Ramirez over Ryan Howard at this point (neither one even comes close to deserving it, though). It puzzles me how Howard can be considered for MVP despite having an OBP ten points below league average. Also, Carlos Delgado > Ryan Howard. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
How he manages to go from insane to sane in a matter of sentences is a mystery to me.
And now let's move on to the AL:
Oh boy... I think we all see where this is going.
Yes, he will get votes. No, he will not deserve them.
That right there sums up the absurdity of the interpretation of the MVP award. Cliff Lee will be deemed the superior pitcher, while K-Rod will be deemed as being more valuable to his team. So basically, less production equals greater value. I know, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
Also, while it's still very debatable as to whether or not the Angels are the best team in the league, I think it's safe to say that if they were to claim that spot it would be largely in part to the addition of Mark Teixeira, who has a 179 OPS+ with them in 43 games. Francisco Rodriguez does not make them the best team in the league.
I just have one thing to say to this.
Clifton.
Phifer.
Lee.
And one lonely tidbit on football before we go.
Some things, Capt. Obvious, just go without saying.
Manny Ramirez is in LA now, so it figures he'd get movie star-style hype.
But he deserves the Most Valuable Player Award about as much as he deserves an Oscar.
Cute analogy. LA, Movie Star, Oscar--classic. But yeah, I pretty much agree here. Manny for MVP = Dumbass Decision
Putting the Dodgers left fielder in the MVP discussion is just silly talk. He's been a difference-maker only slightly longer than Sarah Palin.
Another great analogy. Spot on. Although, if we're going to put the impact of Manny on the same level as Palin, I think it'd be safe to say that Manny deserves the MVP.
Anyway, me and Gregg are still pretty much in agreement at this point.
Two months does not an MVP make, no matter his statistics or the effect on the team. It wouldn't be an issue if the league had a clear-cut candidate. But if Ryan Howard gets Philadelphia past the New York Mets or into the wild-card spot, it suddenly has one.
Wow...
Ryan Howard
.337 OBP-- 51st in NL
.874 OPS-- 20th in NL
31.6 VORP-- 33rd in NL
4.6 WARP1-- Bad
Manny Ramirez
4.6 WARP1-- In 467 less plate appearances
I would seriously give the MVP to Manny Ramirez over Ryan Howard at this point (neither one even comes close to deserving it, though). It puzzles me how Howard can be considered for MVP despite having an OBP ten points below league average. Also, Carlos Delgado > Ryan Howard. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
The fact that the Dreaded Onelol... Clever.
has been averaging about an RBI per game and a home run every three games, and that his batting average is pushing .400, makes a pretty good case -- for a second consecutive Player of the Month citation, but not the big trophy.
How he manages to go from insane to sane in a matter of sentences is a mystery to me.
And now let's move on to the AL:
As good as the Angels are, they have only one MVP candidate, and he's a dubious choice because he's a relief pitcher.
Oh boy... I think we all see where this is going.
I'm not a big fan of pitchers winning the MVP anyway -- since they have their own Cy Young Award to put on the mantle -- but Francisco Rodriguez will get votes and deserve them.
Yes, he will get votes. No, he will not deserve them.
Interestingly, while it's a foregone conclusion that Cleveland's Cliff Lee will get the Cy Young, K-Rod and his record-breaking number of saves made the Angels the best team in the league.
That right there sums up the absurdity of the interpretation of the MVP award. Cliff Lee will be deemed the superior pitcher, while K-Rod will be deemed as being more valuable to his team. So basically, less production equals greater value. I know, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
Also, while it's still very debatable as to whether or not the Angels are the best team in the league, I think it's safe to say that if they were to claim that spot it would be largely in part to the addition of Mark Teixeira, who has a 179 OPS+ with them in 43 games. Francisco Rodriguez does not make them the best team in the league.
Sounds like an MVP in a league that really doesn't have a standout candidate.
I just have one thing to say to this.
Clifton.Phifer.
Lee.
And one lonely tidbit on football before we go.
After the Chargers lost their first game to Carolina on the last play of the game, San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers said that blowout wins were nice, but the most fun he has in football is playing in tight games that come down to the wire. Maybe so, but I'm guessing he'd be more than thrilled with one of those blowout wins right about now.
Some things, Capt. Obvious, just go without saying.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
60+ Saves = Best Pitcher in Baseball
The guys at FJM do a much better job of tearing Joe Morgan's chats apart than I could ever do, so I'll refrain from trying to tackle the whole thing. However, this single quote from today is just so good that it simply can't be overlooked.
Holy Shit. This is extremely short-sighted, even for Morgan. How can anyone, with a straight face, say that K-Rod deserves the Cy Young over Cliff Lee? K-Rod has a worse ERA, ERA+, WHIP, OPS Against, etc. and he's a RELIEVER! Cliff Lee has literally thrown three times the amount of innings that Rodriguez has, while being better in practically every facet of the game.
You know what separates you and makes you the best in the league, Joe? Being the best in the league. Saves do not accomplish that. By your childish, naive logic, Joe Borowski was the best reliever in baseball last year despite having a 1.34 WHIP and an ERA over five. K-Rod is not even the best closer in the American League. Joe Nathan, Mariano Rivera, and Joakim Soria (just to name a few) are each having seasons that are drastically superior.
I would much rather have Carlos Delgado win the MVP award than see Francisco Rodriguez win the Cy Young. I think that pretty much sums up the absurdity of the proposal right there.
Joe Morgan: But I do want to add that I believe K-Rod should win the American League Cy Young. He's going to have over 60 saves, which no pitcher in baseball has ever done. When you do something like that, it seperates you and makes you the best in the league that year.
Holy Shit. This is extremely short-sighted, even for Morgan. How can anyone, with a straight face, say that K-Rod deserves the Cy Young over Cliff Lee? K-Rod has a worse ERA, ERA+, WHIP, OPS Against, etc. and he's a RELIEVER! Cliff Lee has literally thrown three times the amount of innings that Rodriguez has, while being better in practically every facet of the game.
You know what separates you and makes you the best in the league, Joe? Being the best in the league. Saves do not accomplish that. By your childish, naive logic, Joe Borowski was the best reliever in baseball last year despite having a 1.34 WHIP and an ERA over five. K-Rod is not even the best closer in the American League. Joe Nathan, Mariano Rivera, and Joakim Soria (just to name a few) are each having seasons that are drastically superior.
I would much rather have Carlos Delgado win the MVP award than see Francisco Rodriguez win the Cy Young. I think that pretty much sums up the absurdity of the proposal right there.
Hell Has Official Frozen Over
Juan Pierre homered today for the first time in over 1,150 plate appearances. I'm guessing this will do wonders for his SLG percentage (.309), especially considering he had a whole ELEVEN extra base hits prior to that point-- in over 350 at bats.
Man, this guy is good. Andre who? Juan Pierre knows how to win!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
The More Important the Play, the More Important Your Gut
With under two minutes go go and San Francisco inside the 10 yard line trailing 17-6 game, Seattle's Deion Grant picked off a J.T. O'Sullivan pass to seemingly end the scoring threat.
BUT WAIT! There was a flag for pass interference, and the play was eventually overturned.
First, however, the referees got together to firmly make sure this most impactful of calls was made correctly. Makes sense, right? This is a game-changing situation, it's good that the refs make sure they get it right. Correct?
Not according to Darryl Johnson, who cried out that, "this is too much discussion for a play this critical!"
Wait. . .
. . . HUH?!
No, Moose. That's exactly why there should be MORE discussion. Because the play was INCREDIBLY critical. If it's MORE critical than it's LESS important to get it right?
Too many concussions, big boy?
BUT WAIT! There was a flag for pass interference, and the play was eventually overturned.
First, however, the referees got together to firmly make sure this most impactful of calls was made correctly. Makes sense, right? This is a game-changing situation, it's good that the refs make sure they get it right. Correct?
Not according to Darryl Johnson, who cried out that, "this is too much discussion for a play this critical!"
Wait. . .
. . . HUH?!
No, Moose. That's exactly why there should be MORE discussion. Because the play was INCREDIBLY critical. If it's MORE critical than it's LESS important to get it right?
Too many concussions, big boy?
Bobby Who? Fifty What???
It is official: with 58 saves Francisco Rodriguez has surpassed Bobby Thigpen as the all-time single season saves leader. Let the madness begin. Let the MVP talk commence (if it hasn't already). Let it be known that mediocrity can be held in such high esteem as long as one meaningless statistic is attached to it. Who said you had to average an inning per appearance to be seen as a valuable closer? Who said a 1.263 WHIP for a closer was bad? Who cares if Joe Nathan's Adjusted ERA is literally 222 points higher? SAVES ARE WHAT MATTER PEOPLE!
Now, if you'll excuse me I'm off to purchase a "K-ROD 58" license plate and sell it on eBay.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Update on Ike
Minute Maid Park suffered minor water damage.
Arlington will not be the site of make-up games, since Ike is heading up their way. Looks like they're talking about MIL as the site for the Cubs-Astros PPD games.
Reliant lost part of its roof -- Monday game off.
I don't really care about football all that much, so. I just Ryan Sweeney'd that sentence.
Speaking of Ryan Sweeney, you should check out the new Zito-Urban interview up on knbr.com. Zito takes some "98 under the chin" and "99 behind the head" questions via e-mail from "fans". If you've never heard Zito upset, you have to listen.
Arlington will not be the site of make-up games, since Ike is heading up their way. Looks like they're talking about MIL as the site for the Cubs-Astros PPD games.
Reliant lost part of its roof -- Monday game off.
I don't really care about football all that much, so. I just Ryan Sweeney'd that sentence.
Speaking of Ryan Sweeney, you should check out the new Zito-Urban interview up on knbr.com. Zito takes some "98 under the chin" and "99 behind the head" questions via e-mail from "fans". If you've never heard Zito upset, you have to listen.
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