tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562319.post7201579708508916486..comments2023-10-31T08:22:06.222-08:00Comments on Vitamin Z: Zachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344385023364633170noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562319.post-57813931818367522022008-05-08T18:09:00.000-08:002008-05-08T18:09:00.000-08:00Funny you bring up the Pirates, Joel.They picked u...Funny you bring up the Pirates, Joel.<BR/>They picked up J-Mike.Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292799533074446021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562319.post-89470237863575883322008-05-06T07:22:00.000-08:002008-05-06T07:22:00.000-08:00I don't have the answers for Travis Hafner's swing...I don't have the answers for Travis Hafner's swing post-steroids, or for Grady Sizemore's astronomical strikeout rate.<BR/><BR/>But I do know one thing: That team is painful to watch right now. Think, for a second, if Lee and Laffey hadn't done what they've done so far? or Carmona? Yikes. I'd rather watch the Pirates. At least they hit.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13967786036284450804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562319.post-90935654106937450552008-05-06T06:19:00.000-08:002008-05-06T06:19:00.000-08:00One more thing. This is from Paul Hoynes' story in...One more thing. This is from Paul Hoynes' story in the PD Tuesday:<BR/><BR/>"General Manager Mark Shapiro still wants his team to heal itself from inside out instead of outside in."<BR/><BR/>What the hell does that mean? They're going to start practicing pregame Tai Chi?<BR/><BR/>They won't make any roster upgrades, but they can achieve inner balance and harmony with the forces of nature. They'll still hit .235 as a team, but they'll be at peace with that fact.<BR/><BR/>Maybe next, Shapiro will call on the wizard from the Alltel commercials.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562319.post-23490968743373443602008-05-06T06:08:00.000-08:002008-05-06T06:08:00.000-08:00Release Andy Marte? I don't think so. Do you reali...Release Andy Marte? I don't think so. Do you realize how petrified Shapiro and his crew are of a Brandon Phillips redux? They were humiliated when they gave Phillips away to the Reds and he turned into an all-star caliber player. <BR/><BR/>They'll keep holding onto Marte and playing him once a week while still allowing Wedge to hold onto Casey Blake like a security blanket. This appeases all parties involved and prevents the front office from having to make any actual decisions.<BR/><BR/>If increased pressure from Native American groups forces the Indians to change their name, might I suggest the Cleveland John Kerrys? Their logo could be a nervously smiling waffle with syrup dripping all over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com