The Yosted! Press Conference
by roguejim on Sep 15, 2008 6:25 PM CDT
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PrintHey, did you hear? Ned Yost was fired.
At 6:30 Central time (in about 5 minutes), they'll be having a press conference to fill in the blanks. The thread is open!
[Note by battlekow, 09/15/08 11:01 PM CDT ] Over at Bernie's Crew, akittell has, amazingly, transcribed the entire press conference.
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Braun being interviewed
He’s surprised this happened during the season, but believes the management knows what they’re doing.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Go to Brewers.com
click the link, it goes to Baseballchannel.tv, and it’s on live
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
I see a bunch off doofuses (doofi?) talking fantasy
by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 15, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Soon, you will see doofi addressing the media
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
There we go
Much Thanks
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 15, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe 1250 will air it.
I also heard that the brewers will carry it on their website, anybody know if that’s true?
Breaking down top 10 fantasy 1st basement
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Can we also talk about the Mets v. Nats here
1-0 Nats here. Pedro looks done. I mean stick a fork in him done.
Is it supposed to be on "Fantasy 411"
WIll the mlb.tv change to the press conference when it starts?
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
Keep me updated
My computer has major issues, therefore I am unable to watch it on my computer.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
I love how one of sveum's highlights
is that he was a member of the 98 yankees
I just sit back and root for the taser
He was?
Wow.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
What if
The Rock is named as new manager?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Trenni would be better
You know the boys would work hard for her!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I dunno
I foresee LOTS of uniform violations.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
The players might need a more flexible cup.
by statsllc on Sep 15, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
BA would bench coach
He’d keep Rock posted….
“Fly ball to left, not gonna carry”
“He hit it off the end of the bat”
Jim and Bob manager/bench coach would be awesome.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
I could see a drunk Ueck doing a great coaching job
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
This lineup is braught to you by
Christ, I cant find it. The Hell With It
I just sit back and root for the taser
The sign of a dentist................................................. who cares?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Uek runs to the rail
It’s high and deep. Hey!!! GET UP!!! GET UP!!! Caught just before the warning track
I just sit back and root for the taser
Once a day he'd break down the joys of Ussinger's sausage to the team
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
And his old roommate
Frank Furter.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Who the hell is this guy???
What’s with the Tina Fey glasses?
I just sit back and root for the taser
The First Dude of Alaska?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
sorry,
Palin hasn’t influenced my cultural landscape to the point of being a reference for thick rimmed glasses
I just sit back and root for the taser
So, compared to other bespectacled personalities...
she pales in comparison?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I love that.
I really should bookmark it.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I-CHI-RO
DM and Sveum late
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
I see timeliness
isn’t a critical aspect of the new regime.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Melvin needs to announce his own dismissal
Late to his own press conference is bad form
by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 15, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
Yost as GM?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Jesus
Maybe they should have booked an opening act.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I hear The Guffs aren't doing much these days
though I’d prefer Pat McCurdy
I just sit back and root for the taser
Here we go!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
"why he decided to let go of Ned Yost" - talking about Melvin
Because Mark made him! Go Mark!
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
Um
Does Moustche know that Yost isn’t actually dead?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Doug looks like crap.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions
Yep.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
with the team playing as it is
I wouldn’t sleep either in his position
I just sit back and root for the taser
Is that an...
…. “I’m about to become unemployed” stare?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions
What the hell.
It’s worth a shot.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
its on fsn
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Maybe it just hit him that he can’t hire his manager from when he was with the Rangers.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
"Only fair for Dale to be able to name his own bench coach."
Bullshit. Ted wouldn’t stay. Admit it you lying sack of crap.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions
I like Dale's apparent quote
It’s not for two weeks, it’s for six weeks. Git ’r done!
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
That's a nice one.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Dale gets to name his own bench coach?
For two-six weeks?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Ohhhh
Moustache: Simmons is reassigned because Sveum should be able to pick his own bench coach.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
what about the bullpen and pitching coaches?
he can’t pick those?
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 15, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a pile of s***.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
He realllly loved Ned.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
Someone shaved today
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Robin is bench coach!
Someone names Garth mans the 3rd base coach position. Party on!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Wait til you see what the green light signal is now.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Told ya Robin was involved
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Yay.
We have an uncommitted, monosyllabic bench coach with a bad mustache.
Hooray.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions
Hard Robinade?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Mmm tarty
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Where have you been lately, Jeff?
It seems like I barely see you on here anymore.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
i think there's been a tennis tournament going on in new york lately
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 15, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, that's part of it
I blame women, too.
And since the market is doing its best to take all of my money, I’m trying to earn some of it back.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, come on now.
What’s more important, making a lot of money that you might be losing or writing on a moderately popular blog for the smallest market team in the league?
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
it's a matter of delegating responsibility.
battlekow does a great job in my stead. not sure he’d be as psyched about running my business, though :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I suppose.
I (we) just miss you is all. Especially kirbir, methinks.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
You have no concept :(
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
There you are!
I missed you :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Hey, look who came to the party!
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
Fear me.
I Am Lorg!
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I think so
I actually think I bumped into him when I was at Huntsville. Guess I should have talked to him.
by dixieflatline on Sep 15, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
He certainly should have been working with Gamel a lot
He has been around for a few years so he also probably worked a lot with Rickie, Braun, Fielder and others.
by dixieflatline on Sep 15, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think Doug would be talking like this about Ned
if he thought he would be here next year.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
Ned was roaming the streets this morning
Trying to find the answer. I wonder what sappy rock ballad was playing in the background?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Keep On Lovin' You
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
.... hallelujah.... halleluhah....
your faith was strong…
but you needed proof…
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Here I Go Again
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Haha, I considered "Yost was a bad choice" for the new blog title before rejecting it as too obscure
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
good call
I live and breath anchorman references, and I’m not sure I would’ve made the connection.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if Corey will blame this on the booing fans as well
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
More Palin Glasses!?!?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions
Dude
It’s Fay Glasses, Palin is going to be irrelevant in a month and a half
I just sit back and root for the taser
Tina Fay sucks
She’s just another hypocritical quasi-celebrity.
How about Emo Glasses or Rivers Cuomo Glasses?
I think Tina Fay is hilarious.
“I can see Russia from my house!”
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting
With Yost as the manager, Yount wants to spend more time with his kids. With Yost gone, he can squeeze the Crew into his plans.
For 6 weeks.
Or 2. Don’t read too much into it.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
The contrast between Moustache and Mark A is startling. Moustache is practically in tears, Mark A. looks downright chipper.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Me too.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
"Doug, your ass is grass and I'm a lawnmower." - Mark Attanasio
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
And Doug is the one saying the players have to step up.
I.E., “Geez Mr. Attanasio, I don’t know what to tell you. Those players just didn’t get it done.”
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Is he the Happy Youngster?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
That might explain the lawnmower comment...
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
"Thanks for getting me fired assholes"
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Sep 15, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder if he meant Dale
that would be weird
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
It's like when your divorced parents still eat dinner together every Friday
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Off on TMJ4
switched to FSN
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Doug couldn't make it more obvious that this was Mark's idea if he just came out and said it.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions
No kidding
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Thats not true at all
I’m waiting for the interpretive dance with the giant Aarow prop pointing at Mark with him miming, it was his idea
I just sit back and root for the taser
by Hyatt on Sep 15, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
nice
there’s really no way a comment starting with “I’m waiting for the interpretive dance” won’t be funny.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 15, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Moustache looks like Oliver Platt
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
"I scraped my tummy." Oliver Platt
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
For God's sake don't channel Ned's spirit in your first press conference!
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
A trebbelhorn reference?
wow, he’s really stretching for the good manager part
I just sit back and root for the taser
morse code
He is trying to tell us something
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
"If you are listening, kill Ned"
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
d-o-n-t l-e-t t-h-e d-o-o-r h-i-t y-o-u i-n t-h-e a-s-s o-n t-h-e w-a-y o-u-t
I just sit back and root for the taser
...... timmy's ..... in....... the ....... well......
TIMMY"S IN THE WELL!
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Trying to distract everyone from seeing who's hand he's holding under the table
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Yost had a rash?
That explains it!
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
"Nothing at all we do is rash"
Translation: This was a little rash.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Translation: I wanted to fire his ass last year, but Doug talked me out of it.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
He said we won with Ned
He didn’t say we won because of Ned. Just pointing out the difference.
by dixieflatline on Sep 15, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
It should be "we won despite of Ned Yost"
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 15, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, Kapler coached in the minors for about a season right? :-P
Why not bring him in on this too?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Who broached the topic first?
Mark A.: “I don’t remember.”
Yeah right.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Counsell reminded him to pinch-manage for Yost once we got into scoring position
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Sep 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Mark: Me. About a year ago.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
Classic look from Doug
when Haudricourt asked if it was a coincidence that Yount was at the game in Philly.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions
C'mon, astute reporters
Ask about Frank Kremblas.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
No kidding.
That’s the one move I can’t figure out.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
They didn't want him for whatever reason and saw this coming
So they let him go ahead of it to eliminate a lot of the questions.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Ok.
But I wonder what the reason was.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
No matter if they move him up a day with the next off day or not.
by dixieflatline on Sep 15, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Tom H: Isn't this all really Marty McSuperfly's fault?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Mark:
Indeed. We really listen to the fans. Marty put up such a persuasive agrument, and was so persistent that we decided we just had to follow his advice. If there were a “Giveprincefielderaburger.com” we would follow that after a year or so, too.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
sounds like you were the first one at the park
hirejamie.com
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Astute reporter question 2
Is Dale Sveum the Badger Blogger?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
What was that question?
Mark wouldn’t answer it.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Not sure..
he kinda winced and looked at Doug. I think it was about Ned’s handling of the media, oh well. Trying to follow this on MLB.com.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
wow. that was quick.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
WOW
Moustache: “Ned really enjoyed talking to the media.”
That reminds me, it’s been a while since I read 1984.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Nice.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
"I think you guys will get a chance to talk to him tomorrow"
that should be interesting
He'll show up a little buzzed...
… and give the Rowan Atkinson line:
“Everyone in this room who isn’t directly related to me…. can f*** off.”
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
speaking of bullshit
I haven’t read “million little pieces” in awhile
I just sit back and root for the taser
What a marvelous day.
:)
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
Yeah, it was nice of the team to drum up some traffic for BCB on what was probably going to be the deadest day of the season
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
that's all you think of
blog hits.
Just enjoy the moment buddy. Bask in the glory that is the crew sans Yost
I just sit back and root for the taser
I'm just giddy
I try to explain to people why I’m so damn happy these last couple hours.
Good job laying the groundwork for the franchise, Ned. Too bad DM didn’t realize that you couldn’t make in-game decisions until this year.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Bench coach for Sveum last year, they got confused
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Tomorrow's press conference with Ned
Should be fantastic. You know that after a question or two, Ned is going to get pissed all over again.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
"You have no cencept. I asked to be off the team."
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
He'll say he resigned to give Dale a shot...
…. just like Dick Bennett!
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
"I'm a run-preventer."
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Cencept
I pronounce that mentally like “Kenseth”, the Wisconsin NASCAR guy. Maybe he’ll be named interim pit crew chief soon.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Haha, I should learn to proofread.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
(clarifying)
Wouldn’t it be awesome if Ned was named special advisor to the pit crew chief or something? Signed a contract in a scouting capacity in NASCAR?
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
No.
I’d feel bad for the drivers. He’s cause a steep increase in crashes somehow.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
Awesome old post from FtJ at FNY
FACT: Ned Yost could use his inside contacts to work on a NASCAR pitcrew.
FACT: Said pitcrew would get Yosted when Ned leaves the tires on too long, or puts petro in the tailpipe.
FACT: Crashes and NASCAR deaths would skyrocket past the current, 2.5 deaths per NASCAR event.
FACT: Congress would shut down NASCAR.
FACT: NASCAR would no longer need gas, thus increasing the overall supply.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
by Jordan M on Sep 15, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm pretty sure we won't get any good soundbites in the next week or so
But i can’t wait for some offseason and spring training interviews asking players about Yost and his effect on the team.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Yost was in a no-win situation with some of his players, according to Hardy.
“Whatever he did, some of the players were looking at him too much,” Hardy said. “If he was quiet and in the corner, they thought, ‘Maybe he’s nervous and he doesn’t want to say anything.’ If he was snapping his fingers and talking, it was like, ’He’s nervous because he’s snapping his fingers.‘
"Whatever he did, I feel like a lot of players were thinking that way, that it was a nervous reaction. I honestly think he did a lot better this year than last year, but it got to the point with some players that they weren’t even looking for the good.”
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by TheJay on Sep 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Wow.
So when Braun said Ned never lost the team…
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Good find
That IS interesting.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Particularly out of a guy who appeared to be Ned's whipping boy at times.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
that was corey hart
not that he’s done anything to endear himself to us lately though
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 15, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, ok.
But nobody got into a physical confrontation with Ned because he said something bad about Corey.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
he had that one comment about JJ - his hitting maybe?
Where he answered what he was doing and he said “nothing.” For a guy who does gymnastics to avoid saying anything negative, that’s pretty negative.
So what do you think?
They started kicking the idea around in earnest after the Mets sweep, fired Kremblas, had Yount meet them in Philadelphia, and after the latest sweep to the Phils, the decision was made last night?
I wonder how much pressure was put to bear on Moustache by Mark A to fire Yost? I’m sure there was some, but I wonder how much Melvin had to fight, or how much he agrees/disagrees with the decision. I have a hard time thinking DM would be ok with firing the managers with 12 games to go on his own.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
you bring up a good point
maybe yount is picked to finish up this season in the majors, but be AAA manager next season.
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 15, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Based on body language at the presser... I think Doug resisted a lot.
Either that or he thinks the move is a bad one that will impact his ability to hire Ned’s replacement in November.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder too
I mean, no one likes having to fire someone. I assumed DM was so distraught because he likes Yost personally. I’m not sure if that means he couldn’t come up with the decision to fire him as well, though.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
That's a possible explanation as well.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup, I agree
I think Mark A was kinda waiting for this. He’s not one to make a rash decision based on a few weeks. He probably was really close to firing him back after the Red Sox sweep.
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Anyone who likes looking for patterns...
Here’s an article with quotes from Melvin the last time he fired a manager.
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I don't recall
Did Oates voluntarily retire, or was he fired?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I guess it's worth mentioning
Nedgar was one of Moustache’s first hires in October 2002 (IIRC). Although Mark clearly feels comfortable with Moustache when he bought the team in January 2005, I don’t think I ever saw much rapport between Mark A. and Yost (arguably the organization’s most visible presence in the media).
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Agreed.
There was an interview early last year where Attanasio told a reporter that he asked Ned why he gave a player a day off, and his description of Ned’s response was pretty dismissive. He followed that up with a grin, but not a happy one. At least it seemed that way to me.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
“Why is Mench starting against the righty?”
“Because he’s hitting .700 in his last ten ABs, stupid.”
paraphrased (lightly)
by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 15, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the one.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok
I think that Ned and Doug—especially Doug—were great for this franchise when they got here. What I mean is, we were a very very sucky team. Doug and Ned really did get this team respectable. However, the two are/were not the types of people who could put a team over the top. Melvin made a respectable team in Texas, but could not push them over the hump either. Ned couldn’t make in game decisions, and Doug really is just terrible at signing/trading for big name players. The only big name player WE recieved that worked out, if I remember well enough, has been Sabathia. Suppan, Gagne, etc…have been mostly busts. I suppose you could make a case for Cameron being a good pick-up, though in my regards I don’t think he was at all what we needed this season other than the defense, which has been below what I expected from him.
I think this team needs a proven GM and Manager who have shown that they can push a team to/above expectations. (Obviously thats what any team wants, but still.)
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
Carlos Lee was a +,
and rumor has it Mark A. was the one to favor signing Gagne, because he liked him from his time in L.A.
Ah, I did forget about Carlos Lee.
The point still stands, though, that Carlos Lee didn’t get us anywhere.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
I've wondered about that too
I really hadn’t complained too much about Nedgar until I started having higher expectations for the team.
For Doug, I’m a long ways away from writing him off. In a sense, firing Ned is a win-win for him. If we make the playoffs, he’ll be considered a genius. If not, though, it’s hard to make the argument that Ned would have turned the team around with more snarling.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I don't know.
I just really don’t feel that Doug is the kind of guy to get it done overall. He couldn’t get the Rangers over the hump, he hasn’t been able to get the Brewers over the hump. His bad free agent signings in both, where he paid way too much: Gagne, A-rod, Suppan. I’m not saying any GM is perfect, but for us the 52 million we could have saved off Gagne and Suppan could have been put to much better use.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
Hmmm
I don’t buy it when people defended (paste tense yay) Yost by saying that every manager makes mistakes. On the other hand, I think there are a ton of GMs worse than Melvin. The only move I’d really be in favor of is promoting Zdrndszick to GM. If there’s an appreciable upgrade, I’d be fine with it, but I’m not in favor of firing DM as of right now.
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Indeed. I don't really know if I would fire him.
Mostly because of the lack of really good GM’s out there. Just saying that he doesn’t have a good history so far of getting over the top.
I dunno if Z-dude-rienick would be a good GM or not. He is a great scout and drafter, that’s for sure. Would that play out well as GM? I admit I don’t have knowledge in that area.
Wait, what?
I am extraordinarily anti-Suppan. And Gagne. I am anti-gagne, too.
A good point on Jack Z.
Running a scouting department and the draft is different than being a GM, though obviously there are transferable skills. Could he prioritize as needed to fill out the roster with a limited budget? Could he identify where the team could get by with a little less offensive production at a position in exchange for defensive performance? Answering those questions appears to be significantly different than coming up with a list of talented players you want exclusive rights to.
That said, if Doug on a short leash and Jack Z’s exploring his GM’s options, I wouldn’t bitch if they gave Jack a shot.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Nor would I.
Though if Doug were fired and Jack were hired, I would certainly not issue a yay or nay vote until after I see how Jack does. I wouldn’t be in favor of it, but I wouldn’t not be in favor of it either.
Bye Ned!
This quote from Hardy really spells it out for me
“This year, I thought he was doing a lot better job of being relaxed,” Hardy said. "I saw it. I don’t know if everybody else saw it, but this is one of the first years I started to understand him.
Hardy has been playing under Yost for I believe 4 seasons and he first started to figure him out now? That to me sounds like he didn’t really connect with his players, and with such a young team I think you need a manager that can connect with his players.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
4-1 Nats now
Pedro goes 6 innings giving up 8 hits 4 walks and 4 runs. Hopefully the gas is on empty for him the rest of the season. Maybe the Mets can collapse worse than we do.
With Astros going 0/2 versus Cubs
things are in decent shape. It’s hard to not want to jump off of a cliff after a series like yesterday, but we’re still in decent shape here- by far best odds to win wild card yet.
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As of this morning BP wildcard odds
Brewers: 47
Phils: 25
Mets: 14
Astros: 10
I know what you mean there, but we’re really helped by the Phillies and Mets head to head matchups. Now with the Astros 2 back.
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(fragment)
…it’s tough to make up 2 in 12 games.
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But both the Phillies and the Mets have a better chance of making the playoffs
As we need with WC. Anyway, 7-1 Nats now so that is a good start.
by dixieflatline on Sep 15, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why I said
by far best odds to win wild card
:) I agree with you though, of course. Now go sign the declaration of independence from the oppression.
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OK...
… time to explain things to the math dummies again.
How is it that the Brewers have a 47% chance at the WC and the Phillies have a 25% when they have identical records? Particularly since, in my opinion anyway, the Brewers have the tougher schedule (6 games against winning teams, vs. 3 for the Phillies).
Me no get it.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
It's just the wild card chances
The total playoff chances are: Mets, 80.4; Phillies, 59.3; Brewers, 48.7%.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
bk explains the total playoff chances, but the reasoning for the Wild Card:
The Phillies are 1 (or .5) game back of the Mets now. So, considering that we’re all pretty much tied, lets say that the Brewers go 7-5.
If the Phillies go 8-4, and the Mets go 6-6, we win the wildcard. You can switch that around, too. The Mets could get hot and the Phillies could falter a bit.
Then there’s the Astros. 2 games is a harder deficit to make up than it seems. They’d have to go 9-3 to a Brewers 6-6 or 10-2 for 7-5 Brewers finish. That’s why our wildcard odds are that much higher than the Phillies
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Ok.
Duh. The relatively poor WC odds is function of the fact that if they stay hot there’s a pretty good chance they win the division and not the WC.
Good thing I’ve got you smart guys around to explain the obvious to me.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
bk, Jeff, or one of the mods
just curious- how does a story get nominated for SB nation breaking news at the top of the page? I see stuff like “Phillies sweep Brewers” “Zambrano throws no-hitter”. I think “Yost fired” would be worthy.
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I haven't the slightest clue
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
and as I say this
Around SBN: Yost Fired
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Do you mean the Around SBN thing in the top right?
It’s shown up at least twice for me, including right now. It’s also one of the featured posts on the SBNation homepage with a hackneyed Prince Fielder joke as a subtitle.
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The Cutter Dykstra interview I did was up there too
That’s when I first noticed that some “uber-mod”, as Jeff called them, selects stuff and writes little tags. I wonder who it is. There’s a little checkbox when you edit a story that says “submit for distribution”, and I’m not sure what that does. Perhaps it just calls the uber-mods’ attention to something.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
It's probably McClung
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whatever that is :)
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This probably isn't the place for this discussion, but
I think ‘submit for distribution’ is something else entirely.
The main uber-mod is Eric Simon of the Mets site. Lboros of the Cards site has some status like that, too. I think there are one or two main SBN guys in that role for each major sport.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 16, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
There's an uber-mod or two who select(s) them
I thought, at one point, that something on a certain blog would never show up on that blog (i.e., the yost story wouldn’t be up there on BCB), but I’m seeing it there, too. Who knows.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 15, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not even gonna bother
to try to catch up on today’s comments. Christ almighty.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan and pro-Durham.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 15, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions
We are gathered here today
to say goodbye to our (not-so) dear friend Ned:
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Sep 15, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
I can't wait for these next 12 games to get started
Tomorrow will be fascinating.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
It'll be interesting to see how the new third base coach does
Oh, wait…you need baserunners for that.
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Ever been promoted knowing its a precursor to termination?
That’s actually decent framing for a snapshot. Once the eye finally moves of Sveum, the inverted triangle at the top of the image draws your attention down to Attanasio. The size and proximity to the lens of the three subjects in the photo are in direct relationship to their nearness to the game, the reporters and the fans, but inversely related to their power. Dale’s size (and his expression) conveys his vulnerability instead of his strength, which would normally be demonstrated by his size and proximity to the lens. The inverted triangle is the key to the image.
It’s a nice shot. Too bad the photog didn’t have the depth of field to keep Melvin and Attanasio in focus.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 15, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
Excellent eisegesis (if that can be applied to photographs)
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
it can, for sure
not sure it’s really TSSC introducing his own ideas, though … if it’s just interpretation, it’s exegesis.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 16, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I looked at it as TSSC providing his own interpretation of what the photograph meant would he have taken in, the AP photographer not having the time to set up a shot conforming to that explanation. I figured he just snapped a cool picture and TSSC was retconning the reasoning.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
I just read your post
and think I should get one credit in aesthetics or maybe composition.
I actually FEEL SMARTER. Nice work….
by heybatterbatter on Sep 15, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Jesus Christ
Now I’m melancholy and depressed. Thanks a lot.
Mrs. Roguejim says I shouldn’t read too much in Mark A.‘s chipper-ness during the official Yosted! press conference, as he’s (apparently) always that way. That may be so, but…is he about to go jogging right after the press conference? What’s with the hoodie?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
okay, okay
Swami’s not as pretty as Yost. We get the point. Now someone, please turn off the lights!
by heybatterbatter on Sep 15, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
ARRRGH
Post was a reply to BK’s pic of the smiling, inscrutable Swami
by heybatterbatter on Sep 15, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
yikes
i never thought I’d say this about anyone (seeing as I’ll never do it myself…)
but he needs his teeth professionally whitened
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
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