en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/3034228 Comments by darryljohnston http://firebrandal.com/2012/01/26/the-post-where-we-get-optimistic-on-daniel-bard/#IDComment276998445 HAHA Que?? Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:52:57 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2012/01/26/the-post-where-we-get-optimistic-on-daniel-bard/#IDComment276998445 http://firebrandal.com/2011/12/14/sox-did-not-bid-on-yu-darvish/#IDComment238395601 No way Bard sticks as a starter Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:54:52 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/12/14/sox-did-not-bid-on-yu-darvish/#IDComment238395601 http://firebrandal.com/2011/12/14/sox-did-not-bid-on-yu-darvish/#IDComment238393152 Some maybe Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:51:39 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/12/14/sox-did-not-bid-on-yu-darvish/#IDComment238393152 http://firebrandal.com/2011/12/14/sox-trade-lowrie-weiland-for-bullpen-help-in-melancon/#IDComment237527482 Funny, because I just said this on Sunday. I'm kind of glad they did this. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:53:02 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/12/14/sox-trade-lowrie-weiland-for-bullpen-help-in-melancon/#IDComment237527482 http://firebrandal.com/2011/12/04/2011-player-review-dustin-pedroia/#IDComment233389225 It would be interesting. Who would be the 2-hitter? Tue, 6 Dec 2011 02:28:24 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/12/04/2011-player-review-dustin-pedroia/#IDComment233389225 http://firebrandal.com/2011/12/04/2011-player-review-dustin-pedroia/#IDComment233386106 Counting stats-wise? I am building in missed time for a DL-stint with some malady. Maybe he doesn't miss any time but I think you have to expect something given the missed time in the last three years. That, and the the profile is stable, but Pedroia possesses league-average power and league-average speed. Pedroia makes the most of his skill set though and really hammers at Fenway, but I think in a 2-hole projection of 80+ RBI and 110 runs scored is a pretty favorable level. Also his hit rate was like 33% so even a few ticks back to the league average of 30% and it would be hard for him to hit .315. He's a stud no matter which way you bet it. Tue, 6 Dec 2011 02:20:03 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/12/04/2011-player-review-dustin-pedroia/#IDComment233386106 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/23/cafardo-mailbag-thanksgiving-or-valentines-day/#IDComment226333146 I'm Ron Burgundy? Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:07:56 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/23/cafardo-mailbag-thanksgiving-or-valentines-day/#IDComment226333146 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment226289663 On average MLB OFers see 560 PAs per year. Before I start doing any work on this, what threshhold is appropriate to you? Prince Fielder I think was the only guy last year to play all 162 games. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:55:23 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment226289663 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment225794895 If I had enough free time I would gladly take on your challenge. I'll see what I can do. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:40:30 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment225794895 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment225794491 Run Prevention is a function of Wins. WAR is a measurement of wins. JD Drew's contribution to the bottom line in 2008 and 2009 was 4 and 5 wins respectively. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:39:18 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment225794491 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment225345560 Whew! Feel better? I'm glad you let that all out and sorry that you long for the DirtDog days of Trotman but whether or not you, me, Chip Buck or Wily Mo Pena want to acknowledge it -- defense is a part of production and a large factor in wins. I'm not rubbing my thigh in excitement, but I certaintly am not going to ignore it. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:26:37 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment225345560 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment224927671 Mostly because I found it amusing that the other two comp'd well against McDonald. That and I don't like him so it makes Drew and Crawford's season that more annoying. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:08:37 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment224927671 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment224926915 I am in the same boat with respect to his demeanor. It never concerned me. When he was healthy he always ran hard and to me that was the key, not your facial expression after a groundout. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:06:50 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/20/2011-player-review-jd-drew/#IDComment224926915 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/13/2011-player-review-jason-varitek/#IDComment222332199 I think the issue for me here is not that you or Marcos support the team as a whole or prefer to focos on the NOW -- instead of the past. For me it's that I don't understand calling Varitek a piece of shit, trashing him up and down because he's at the end of his career or devaluaing leadership. You agree 100% that he is a piece of shit? Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:40:57 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/13/2011-player-review-jason-varitek/#IDComment222332199 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/14/shaughnessy-doesnt-get-it/#IDComment222006863 All right people, we got 10 minutes 'till game time, let's all gather 'round. I'm not much for giving inspirational addresses, but I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves. Me, I'm for wasting sportswriters' time. So I figured we ought to hang around for a while and see if we can give 'em all a nice big shitburger to eat! Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:24:23 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/14/shaughnessy-doesnt-get-it/#IDComment222006863 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/14/shaughnessy-doesnt-get-it/#IDComment222005335 Chip, good stuff. You can never win with CHB because if it were a one-man think tank, he would rip that to shreds and question why there is no lateral accountability in the organization. If we were to revert to the Harrington days it would be it's own storm cloud. He always wins. It's the shtick of all shticks. The only thing that can be done to squelch him is win the championship every single year. If you gave him a old duffle bag with a million bucks inside, he would complain about the duffle bag. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:20:07 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/14/shaughnessy-doesnt-get-it/#IDComment222005335 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/14/shaughnessy-doesnt-get-it/#IDComment222004203 I have little to add to CoB's comment except to say that the word 'mouthbreather' is awesome. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:16:44 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/14/shaughnessy-doesnt-get-it/#IDComment222004203 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/13/2011-player-review-jason-varitek/#IDComment221536642 THIS is more of what I was expecting in terms of comments about Varitek. Though I know he should retire, I still will welcome him back because I think his value is still there but just maybe not measurable. The problem is I don't want to see him on the field. Hopefully he makes a quick and willing transition to a coaching role. Not sure how long he'd want off or if he's even ready to hang 'em up. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:37:39 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/13/2011-player-review-jason-varitek/#IDComment221536642 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/13/2011-player-review-jason-varitek/#IDComment221484940 Me too. I don't understand either of them and I doubt either drive-by commentor follows up. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:54:23 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/13/2011-player-review-jason-varitek/#IDComment221484940 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/13/2011-player-review-jason-varitek/#IDComment221376650 Well, as long as he gets some public transportation because I just got back from SF and I doubt 'Tek wants to be walking those hills. ;) Would be fitting though if ended up in Seattle for one final year, huh Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:46:02 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/2011/11/13/2011-player-review-jason-varitek/#IDComment221376650