Willy T. Jaking It

BigRapidsJackass · 06-23-2008, 11:29 PM

I don't think I need to remind people how rare it is for Jeff Huson -- the least controversial analyst to ever appear on radio or TV -- to criticize a Rockies player.

But he did it tonight, pointing out Willy Taveras casually jogging down the first base line, giving the Royals' third baseman time to field a grounder, take a step to tag out the runner on third, then turn and make the throw to first, getting Willy out by a few steps.

This was the 7th inning, game still very much winnable.

Compare: Matt Holliday, running as hard as he could down the 1B line in the bottom of the 9th a few weeks ago, his team trailing by about 7 runs ... and pulling a muscle in the process.

Now I don't advocate doing stupid things that may hurt your club in the long run (Matt, that was you), but I think we should be able to expect a good effort at all times, particularly from those whose entire game is speed (Willy, that's you).

Late April: Iannetta is hot and starts 5 in a row. Torrealba complains to Clint. Torrealba is publicly ordained "our starter" by Clint.

Mid June: Spilborghs is playing well. Hawpe and Holliday return. Clint lets something slip about finding playing time for Spilly in CF. Willy complains publicly. Willy is re-ordained the starter. He responds by racking up meaningless stolen bases (example: stealing 3B with 2 outs and 2 strikes on the hitter. He did that). But why run out a grounder when you can't get a hit? It would, at best, have been a fielder's choice. So let them have the double play and sit down. Maybe you can save your energy to steal 3B in the 9th with us down by 6 runs.

Hurdle is losing this club by caving to these guys. Someone (O'Dowd) better restore order fast. Some serious time on the bench -- or even an option to AAA, or a DFA -- will get his players' attention back real fast.

wolf213 · 06-24-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRapidsJackass

I don't think I need to remind people how rare it is for Jeff Huson -- the least controversial analyst to ever appear on radio or TV -- to criticize a Rockies player.

But he did it tonight, pointing out Willy Taveras casually jogging down the first base line, giving the Royals' third baseman time to field a grounder, take a step to tag out the runner on third, then turn and make the throw to first, getting Willy out by a few steps.

This was the 7th inning, game still very much winnable.

Compare: Matt Holliday, running as hard as he could down the 1B line in the bottom of the 9th a few weeks ago, his team trailing by about 7 runs ... and pulling a muscle in the process.

Now I don't advocate doing stupid things that may hurt your club in the long run (Matt, that was you), but I think we should be able to expect a good effort at all times, particularly from those whose entire game is speed (Willy, that's you).

Late April: Iannetta is hot and starts 5 in a row. Torrealba complains to Clint. Torrealba is publicly ordained "our starter" by Clint.

Mid June: Spilborghs is playing well. Hawpe and Holliday return. Clint lets something slip about finding playing time for Spilly in CF. Willy complains publicly. Willy is re-ordained the starter. He responds by racking up meaningless stolen bases (example: stealing 3B with 2 outs and 2 strikes on the hitter. He did that). But why run out a grounder when you can't get a hit? It would, at best, have been a fielder's choice. So let them have the double play and sit down. Maybe you can save your energy to steal 3B in the 9th with us down by 6 runs.

Hurdle is losing this club by caving to these guys. Someone (O'Dowd) better restore order fast. Some serious time on the bench -- or even an option to AAA, or a DFA -- will get his players' attention back real fast.

I saw that play myself and thought it was ridiculous. If Taveres would've ran like he normally does he would've made it to first, and If I was the manager and I saw that kinda crap, his ass would be on the bench the following inning.

I really am getting tired of him and his whinny no hustle attitude. When your whole game consist of running and hustling you better run out every damn ball that you hit, and I don't care if its a ground ball back to the pitcher. Him and Yorvit are very quickly turning into cancers, and Hurdle needs to show that he has control of this clubhouse.

06-23-2008, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
BigRapidsJackass Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,110	Willy T. Jaking It I don't think I need to remind people how rare it is for Jeff Huson -- the least controversial analyst to ever appear on radio or TV -- to criticize a Rockies player. But he did it tonight, pointing out Willy Taveras casually jogging down the first base line, giving the Royals' third baseman time to field a grounder, take a step to tag out the runner on third, then turn and make the throw to first, getting Willy out by a few steps. This was the 7th inning, game still very much winnable. Compare: Matt Holliday, running as hard as he could down the 1B line in the bottom of the 9th a few weeks ago, his team trailing by about 7 runs ... and pulling a muscle in the process. Now I don't advocate doing stupid things that may hurt your club in the long run (Matt, that was you), but I think we should be able to expect a good effort at all times, particularly from those whose entire game is speed (Willy, that's you). Late April: Iannetta is hot and starts 5 in a row. Torrealba complains to Clint. Torrealba is publicly ordained "our starter" by Clint. Mid June: Spilborghs is playing well. Hawpe and Holliday return. Clint lets something slip about finding playing time for Spilly in CF. Willy complains publicly. Willy is re-ordained the starter. He responds by racking up meaningless stolen bases (example: stealing 3B with 2 outs and 2 strikes on the hitter. He did that). But why run out a grounder when you can't get a hit? It would, at best, have been a fielder's choice. So let them have the double play and sit down. Maybe you can save your energy to steal 3B in the 9th with us down by 6 runs. Hurdle is losing this club by caving to these guys. Someone (O'Dowd) better restore order fast. Some serious time on the bench -- or even an option to AAA, or a DFA -- will get his players' attention back real fast.