July 31, 2008
Fireside Chats #18: Where we live in a Manny-less Nation
Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 18 where we live in a Manny-less Nation and break down the day that was on Trade Deadline 2008.
Episode #18
Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio
Guests: The Ghost of Manny Ramirez
Trade Deadline Special!!!! It's kind of like a Holiday special of your favorite sitcom, but better. Hear Tim and Paul's gut reactions to the big deal!
All that and more on Episode #18 of Fireside Chats at MVN!
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Discussion
9 Comments on "Fireside Chats #18: Where we live in a Manny-less Nation"
#1
Posted by Evan Brunell, July 31, 2008 11:08 PM
Anyone who clicks on these comments:
a) Who listens to the podcast religiously?
b) Who clicks it every now and then?
c) Who has never listened?
To those who answered A and B: what do you like and dislike most? The length, banter, interaction, etc? What do you want to see most?
To B, why didn't you answer A?
To C, why? What can we do?
Thanks, all
#2
Posted by Sean O, August 1, 2008 10:33 AM
Agree with virtually everything you guys are saying. Pittsburgh shouldn't have been involved and screwed us, Dodgers should've given up an outfielder, we should've gotten LaRoche instead, etc.
I listen frequently evan.
#3
Posted by Tessie's Dad, August 1, 2008 3:45 PM
Evan, I only listen occasionally because the bulk of my internet time is while I'm at work. I like the podcasts as they are, but I'd probably listen more often if they were shorter (e.g 30 minutes).
#4
Posted by Dan, August 1, 2008 4:03 PM
With all due respect, your unfamiliarity with baseball outside of Boston shows. To compare Nady with Bay and to go so far as to suggest that the former might be a superior ballplayer is outrageous. By most metrics, Bay is better--Xavier's nice BA this year is, according to his BABIP, due a major regression. If you want fair comps, Bay and Manny, at age 37, is one for you. Considering Bay's all-around play (defense, baserunning included), the move could very well net the Red Sox a win share or two. At the very least, it won't hurt them as much as you two claim.
#5
Posted by Tim Daloisio, August 1, 2008 10:22 PM
@Dan...I think I was pretty clear making the point that Bay was a significantly better player than Nady. If not, it was certainly the point that I meant to make.
#6
Posted by Paul Testa, August 2, 2008 10:12 PM
Ok Tim I think he is talking about my comments. I will be the first to admit I didn’t know Jack Wilson about Pitt coming into this trade but I did look at the numbers.
Nady:
56 Runs
.328 AVG
15 HR
61 RBI
.930 OBPS
Bay:
74 Runs
.283 AVG
23 HR
67 RBI
.901 OBPS
.
To me they look pretty even but I will admit I have loved bay these two games. If you still think I am ignorant towards the rest of the league please challenge me to a trivia contest, By no means am I calling you out I appreciate you listen and hope you continue to. Just cause we disagree means nothing what matters is you challenge us, I like your style. Keep listening and I will keep explaining
#7
Posted by Dan, August 3, 2008 12:01 AM
To Paul, I meant no disrespect with my comments. It was just frustrating to hear Bay compared to Nady and Burrell, that's all. He is indeed an exciting acquisition. I should also add that I do enjoy your work and that the podcast is a pleasure to listen to.
#8
Posted by Paul Testa, August 3, 2008 9:33 AM
No worries Dan. I did not take your comments as disrespectful. I just wanted to state where I was coming from. After watching two games of Bay and 6 or so of Nady I can clearly see why Bay Cost more now. He is a much more athletic player.
#9
Posted by Paul Tedford, August 7, 2008 12:55 AM
Very good chat tim and testa - Had to make the trade and got back more then you could hope for. Manny is definitely top 3 hitter from right side still and will put up better numbers in LA then anyone in AL East the rest of the year (most likely). The best lineup imo is:
Youk
Drew
Bay
Ortiz
Pedroia
Lowell
Varitek
Lowrie
Ellsbury
... and I wouldn't mind switching Ortiz and Bay as I like getting Ortiz more at bats at the expense of LL
.. and testa - thanks for saying that Manny was a very good LF in Fenway - needed to be said!
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