Hank Steinbrenner is a complete idiot….seriously
By Joe Aiello | June 17th, 2008 | Posted in General
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If you haven’t had a chance to read the “State of Major League Baseball - 2008″ post on The Biz of Baseball, stop what you’re doing and go there right now. - (Source)
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Sidney Ponson was released by the Rangers. Anyone need a big, fat, bad starting pitcher? - (Source)
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Peter Gammons mentions that the Indians are in the process of scouting eight teams in an effort to move C.C. Sabathia. The Cubs are on the list. Yeah Buddy!!!
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Hank Steinbrenner is massively pissed off at his ace, Chen Ming Wang, getting injured while running the bases during the interleague play. His quotes had me wishing I could kick him in the groin. “My only message is simple. The National League needs to join the 21st century. They need to grow up and join the 21st century. Am I (mad) about it? Yes, I’ve got my pitchers running the bases, and one of them gets hurt. He’s going to be out. I don’t like that, and it’s about time they address it. That was a rule from the 1800s.” Seriously, Hank Steinbrenner is trying to be like his dad, which is fine as long as he actually has a clue what he’s talking about. This guy is a complete moron. - (Source)
Scott Kazmir - The 24-year-old left-hander took his first loss of the season on Wednesday against the Angels, ending a streak that saw him earn six wins in six consecutive starts. Kazmir moved up a spot in the rotation to take James Shields’ spot while Shields serves a six-game suspension from the Rays’ June 5 fracas against the Red Sox. Despite moving up in the rotation, Kazmir will be pitching on his regular day due to the off-day on Monday. Kazmir will be making his first career start against the Cubs.
- Boasts heat that tops out around 97 m.p.h, and he regularly pitches in the mid-90’s. Also has a great slider and emerging change-up. A strikeout artist.
- Has work to do on his command and endurance. His smallish frame is a concern, because of the risk of serious damage to his arm down the road.
- A potential staff ace with the stuff to dominate.
- 3-1, 1.88 in last 28.2 IP
- 70% of Kazmir’s pitches are fastballs and he throws first pitch fastball to 76% of hitters.
- Has three pitches (frequency) - Fastball (70%), Slider (19%), Changeup (10%)
News & Notes
- Marcos Perez only allowed one run in 6.0 innings pitched
- Melvin Camarena was 3-for-3
- Felix Pie hit 2 extra-base hits
- Tony Thomas was 2-for-5 with a double
Organizational Roundup
(AAA) - Iowa Cubs - Won vs. Nashville (8-4) & Lost (1-3)
(AA) - Tennessee Smokies - No Game
(High A) - Daytona Cubs - Won vs. Palm Beach (6-5)
(A) - Peoria Chiefs - No Game
(SS) - Boise Hawks open their season June 17th
(RK) - Arizona Cubs open their season June 22nd
(RK) - Dominican Summer League Cubs - Lost vs. Reds (1-2)
View the full organizational report courtesy of First Inning here.
Hank Steinbrenner is a horny toad.
What an absolute tool! It’s about time Selig had a meeting with him and told him that his daddy’s money doesn’t give him a brain. The only one who needs to “grow up” is himself. We play MAJOR league baseball in the NL. The pitcher bats for himself. Washed-up, over the hill players who can’t field a position will continue to go to the AL to end their careers.
Hey now…give ole Hanky a break he’s just mad that his ace pitcher can’t RUN without getting hurt. We could propose to the AL, besides having having a substitute hitter for their pitcher, we would allow them to have a ghost runner as well. As walking to the mound may cause problems have a golf cart drive them out to the mound before and after innings.
I read a rumor that E. Bedard may be on the trading block with all of Seattle’s turmoil. Think we could get him for a little less now? I’m still convienced he is an above average pitcher. That and he’s on sale now.
Hank is not a horney toad, just a toad. He does NOT have the two things needed to be “horney”.
I was referring to George Steinbrenner’s rant, in which he called Hideki Irabu a “horny toad.”
Hussein Obama?????
Hank Steinbrenner is a real POS. The DH rule is a very dumb rule. The first rule of baseball, is that a team will field 9 players who will bat and play the field. The DH rule breaks rule #1 of baseball.
Hey Scotty ol’ pal, don’t let joe pea. get you down. He flunk sand box in kindergarden.
Oh, I forget we peons are not supposed to use Obama’s middle name, we are just supposed to vote for him blindly. My humble apologies ,Oh Great Tan One. Oooops?
V. Thou Shall Not discuss politics