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John Cocktoston · September 19th, 2007, 03:25 PM

I think you can make a case for Hurdle with a straight face, which is tantamount to sacrilege around here. You didn't even mention perhaps his greatest contribution to the 2007 Rockies, which was his unwaivering defense of Garrett Atkins during a brutal stretch to begin the season. Where would this team be without Atkins' bat? (His glove is another matter, but still...)

Anyway, if I had a vote, it would go to Manny Acta. That Washington team had a chance to be not just bad, but historically bad. You also have to hand it to Bob Melvin. I don't know what the hell he's doing in Arizona, but there has to be some sort of explanation beyond just dumb luck....right? Maybe?

But yeah, I could see a vote for Hurdle making sense if the team finishes strong.

September 19th, 2007, 03:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
John Cocktoston Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 375	I think you can make a case for Hurdle with a straight face, which is tantamount to sacrilege around here. You didn't even mention perhaps his greatest contribution to the 2007 Rockies, which was his unwaivering defense of Garrett Atkins during a brutal stretch to begin the season. Where would this team be without Atkins' bat? (His glove is another matter, but still...) Anyway, if I had a vote, it would go to Manny Acta. That Washington team had a chance to be not just bad, but historically bad. You also have to hand it to Bob Melvin. I don't know what the hell he's doing in Arizona, but there has to be some sort of explanation beyond just dumb luck....right? Maybe? But yeah, I could see a vote for Hurdle making sense if the team finishes strong. Last edited by John Cocktoston; September 19th, 2007 at 03:28 PM.