Just listening to the guy on 790 on the way back home

[Erick]

Seriously, why does South Florida have a baseball team? Sports radio doesn't even know how to support this team.

 

The people down here on "sports radio" are so dumb, it's funny.

 

Amazingly, it was actually Marlins talk tonight (don't ask me who...all I know is...he's on for 4 hours tonight).

 

He made 3 points, and none of them made sense:

 

Point 1: Cantu is HORRIBLE at 3B. 4 errors in 2 weeks. Then he says "perhaps, they should've kept Jose Castillo." Then later on in the show, the guy embarasses himself, and states Castillo's #'s on the radio. .267, 0 HR's, 2 RBI, and 3 errors in 2 weeks. He then later stops in silence knowing he doesn't know jack about the game, and says, "ugh...can Amezaga be the everyday 3B?"

 

Seriously, is Cantu hurting this team, right now? Didn't think so...

 

Point 2: Why did Freddi take Jacobs out and replace him with Helms? He was like, it's Wandy Rodriguez, and Jacobs is your hottest hitter. Well...it's funny how he says this when Helms goes 0-3 with 2 K's. Seriously, would it have made a difference? What's the point of getting Helms if you're not going to play him? Once again, the guy has no idea what he's trying to point out.

 

Point 3: He's frustrated because he says Lindstrom is only throwing fastballs, and they're getting hit (mind you, Lindstrom only allowed 1 run tonight...his 1st run allowed this year). He then later says that the fastball is too flat, and he should probably consider another pitch. Hmmm...I didn't catch the WHOLE game, but was it me, or was it Lindstrom who made Carlos Lee look like a fool on 2 breaking balls, after allowing 3 straight hits?

 

Seriously, I can't wait till I get older. I, myself, plan to have my own radio show 1 day. It's hilarious how people talk about stuff they don't know sometimes.

 

All of this, and I didn't even mention that he managed to call Justin Miller, "Trevor" Miller (pitcher for the Rays) during the show.

[mountainfish]

I learned a long time ago that listening to sports talk radio is waste of time in general, and when it comes to baseball it's just f'ing torture.

[Dr Beinfest]

Hey point 2 wasnt that big a deal. I personally would have kept Jacobs in though. As far as it making a difference.. it COULD have... would it have? Chances are no but I mean whatever, too little too late in that situation. I personally am not a fan of Freddi because of who he uses in the bullpen.

[babaru]

I agree with him on Jacobs, i dont give a sh*t about giving Helms at-bats, and regardless you can still start him at third. Im not all that upset about Fredi benching him... I just wouldnt have done it myself.

[Erick]

Hey point 2 wasnt that big a deal. I personally would have kept Jacobs in though. As far as it making a difference.. it COULD have... would it have? Chances are no but I mean whatever, too little too late in that situation. I personally am not a fan of Freddi because of who he uses in the bullpen.

 

 

 

Like? Freddi uses the bullpen way better than Girardi ever did, imo.

[Erick]

I agree with him on Jacobs, i dont give a sh*t about giving Helms at-bats, and regardless you can still start him at third. Im not all that upset about Fredi benching him... I just wouldnt have done it myself.

 

but, seriously, is it worth complaining about?

Helms was awesome here 2 years ago against lefties. It's 11 games into the season...why not test this out?

 

Clearly, Wandy Rodriguez was making everyone look like a fool today, regardless (especially LEFTY Jeremy Hermida, who struggled).

 

If you're not going to play Helms...then there's no point in the acquisition.

 

Also if we're going to use the "Jacobs had the hot hand" theory...Cantu's been hitting it well lately, as well.

[Tee Ball Bunt Machine]

I agree with him on Jacobs, i dont give a sh*t about giving Helms at-bats, and regardless you can still start him at third. Im not all that upset about Fredi benching him... I just wouldnt have done it myself.

 

but, seriously, is it worth complaining about?

Helms was awesome here 2 years ago against lefties. It's 11 games into the season...why not test this out?

 

Clearly, Wandy Rodriguez was making everyone look like a fool today, regardless (especially LEFTY Jeremy Hermida, who struggled).

 

If you're not going to play Helms...then there's no point in the acquisition.

 

Also if we're going to use the "Jacobs had the hot hand" theory...Cantu's been hitting it well lately, as well.

Helms was good vs everyone in 06. Jacobs has been doing better than fine so far this year though. And I don't see any sense in not playing him. Probably no difference in outcome, but if Jake is gonna be "our guy"(as they say) out there at 1B, then he must hit against LHP.

 

Although I agree the knocks on Cantu and Lindstrom are ridiculous, as is suggesting AA play 3B everyday.

[Beinfest4Prez]

Why do people care so much about Sports radio?

 

 

Seriously, who cares what one guy has to say?

 

 

Which is why the LeBetard show is awesome. They know no one should care about what they say and they do it well! Its just sports, bro, get over it!

 

 

There are far more important things in life to worry about than whether a sports radio guy on SUNDAY NIGHT no less knows the difference between clutch and OPS.

[gomarlins9703]

Why do people care so much about Sports radio?

 

 

Seriously, who cares what one guy has to say?

 

 

Which is why the LeBetard show is awesome. They know no one should care about what they say and they do it well! Its just sports, bro, get over it!

 

 

There are far more important things in life to worry about than whether a sports radio guy on SUNDAY NIGHT no less knows the difference between clutch and OPS.

 

+1

 

The whole premise of the show is how meaningless spots is and how stupid pukey sports radio is. Just have fun with sports and worry about more important things.

[IrishHarrington]

I have lived in south florida , central florida , and north florida pretty every sports radio station in florida sucks

[Erick]

Why do people care so much about Sports radio?

 

 

Seriously, who cares what one guy has to say?

 

 

Which is why the LeBetard show is awesome. They know no one should care about what they say and they do it well! Its just sports, bro, get over it!

 

 

There are far more important things in life to worry about than whether a sports radio guy on SUNDAY NIGHT no less knows the difference between clutch and OPS.

 

Um...I agree.

Except it's kinda sad that they actually get paid for it, don't you think?

[vinivedivichi]

The quicker you realize you're smarter than everybody the easier life will be.

[Dr Beinfest]

Hey point 2 wasnt that big a deal. I personally would have kept Jacobs in though. As far as it making a difference.. it COULD have... would it have? Chances are no but I mean whatever, too little too late in that situation. I personally am not a fan of Freddi because of who he uses in the bullpen.

 

 

 

Like? Freddi uses the bullpen way better than Girardi ever did, imo.

 

We rarely see Lee Gardener, who IMO is one of our best relievers, if not the best, and we always see Pinto. Now clearly he has improved, thank goodness, but all last season Freddi torchured us with giving in too soon. Freddi commonly gives up on games. Not to mention Freddi refuses to pull pitchers who are clearly pitching BAD.

[Erick]

Hey point 2 wasnt that big a deal. I personally would have kept Jacobs in though. As far as it making a difference.. it COULD have... would it have? Chances are no but I mean whatever, too little too late in that situation. I personally am not a fan of Freddi because of who he uses in the bullpen.

 

 

 

Like? Freddi uses the bullpen way better than Girardi ever did, imo.

 

We rarely see Lee Gardener, who IMO is one of our best relievers, if not the best, and we always see Pinto. Now clearly he has improved, thank goodness, but all last season Freddi torchured us with giving in too soon. Freddi commonly gives up on games. Not to mention Freddi refuses to pull pitchers who are clearly pitching BAD.

 

 

Well, he's going with Pinto b/c Pinto has been our best reliever thus far, while Gardner has been terrible thus far. Last year, Gardner was used, plenty.

 

As for yanking pitchers...sometimes, Freddi Gonzalez is going to have to force some innings out of starters who are struggling. The pen CAN NOT go 3, 4, 5, and 6 innings EVERY NIGHT. Plus, young pitchers pitching through struggles, can help them mature at times.

 

This is no different than Girardi (regarding bullpen pitchers). Remember when he used Matt Herges (horrible) every day in '06, at the beginning of the season?

[sdg210]

Why do people care so much about Sports radio?

 

 

Seriously, who cares what one guy has to say?

 

 

Which is why the LeBetard show is awesome. They know no one should care about what they say and they do it well! Its just sports, bro, get over it!

 

 

There are far more important things in life to worry about than whether a sports radio guy on SUNDAY NIGHT no less knows the difference between clutch and OPS.

 

That is the one thing I miss from 560 (trust me there is not much I do) in that Eddie K would come on and he was very knowledgeable. By the way, LeBatard can be really boring at times. I kinda like listening to sports talk. I rarely find myself listening to LeBatard.

 

Maybe if we all call in and make straighten the guy out and show the station that there are FANS here the will educate himself or the station will get a new guy. :mis2

[Felo Ramirez]

Sports radio sucks...

 

 

Except, of course, if you are listening to myself and Yiky Quintana on WQBA 1140.

[LordMagnus]

Point number 2 is spot on. Jacobs is not a rookie anymore. Stop platooning him with a right handed hitter. He's a much better hitter than Wes Helms and needs to be in there for our line up to have the best chance to win. Just because we have Helms, doesn't mean we have to give him starts every so often. I've got nothing against Helms, but you've got to play your best players when you have a chance to win a series. Would it have made a difference? The point is we'll never find out.

[hanley2]

Why do people care so much about Sports radio?

 

 

Seriously, who cares what one guy has to say?

 

 

Which is why the LeBetard show is awesome. They know no one should care about what they say and they do it well! Its just sports, bro, get over it!

 

 

There are far more important things in life to worry about than whether a sports radio guy on SUNDAY NIGHT no less knows the difference between clutch and OPS.

 

That is the one thing I miss from 560 (trust me there is not much I do) in that Eddie K would come on and he was very knowledgeable. By the way, LeBatard can be really boring at times. I kinda like listening to sports talk. I rarely find myself listening to LeBatard.

 

Maybe if we all call in and make straighten the guy out and show the station that there are FANS here the will educate himself or the station will get a new guy.

 

:thumbup :thumbup :thumbup

 

eddie k is (was?) the man. he desperately needs to be on down here.

[EricWiener]

Point number 2 is spot on. Jacobs is not a rookie anymore. Stop platooning him with a right handed hitter. He's a much better hitter than Wes Helms and needs to be in there for our line up to have the best chance to win. Just because we have Helms, doesn't mean we have to give him starts every so often. I've got nothing against Helms, but you've got to play your best players when you have a chance to win a series. Would it have made a difference? The point is we'll never find out.

 

Do you expect Jacobs to play 162 games?

If not, would you rest him vs. a LHP or a RHP?

If you would rest him vs. LHP, what is the problem with resting him now?

[Rabbethan]

Hey point 2 wasnt that big a deal. I personally would have kept Jacobs in though. As far as it making a difference.. it COULD have... would it have? Chances are no but I mean whatever, too little too late in that situation. I personally am not a fan of Freddi because of who he uses in the bullpen.

 

 

 

Like? Freddi uses the bullpen way better than Girardi ever did, imo.

 

We rarely see Lee Gardener, who IMO is one of our best relievers, if not the best, and we always see Pinto. Now clearly he has improved, thank goodness, but all last season Freddi torchured us with giving in too soon. Freddi commonly gives up on games. Not to mention Freddi refuses to pull pitchers who are clearly pitching BAD.

We wouldn't have a pen if Girardi was still in charge of the team. They would all be in traction or something the way he manages pitchers.

 

Outside that, all our relievers are good. Pinto has great stuff, both against lefties with his slider and against righties with his changeup. Also, Lee Gardner pitched the 2nd most innings of our pen, only behind Kevin Gregg. Pinto ranked 5th in innings pitched, behind Gregg, Gardy, Lindstrom, and Miller.

[FutureGM]

LeBetard sucks. He lives for bashing people. I don't understand why a sports radio station is paying him to talk about everything EXCEPT sports on his show.

[BroncoBob27]

We rarely see Lee Gardener, who IMO is one of our best relievers, if not the best, and we always see Pinto. Now clearly he has improved, thank goodness, but all last season Freddi torchured us with giving in too soon. Freddi commonly gives up on games. Not to mention Freddi refuses to pull pitchers who are clearly pitching BAD.

 

Can't have it both ways. Freddi gives in too soon? Or he leaves guys in too long?? Pick a stance and stick with it, Caller.

 

This year, Gardner hasn't been the Gardner of last year. And I don't call it giving up on games when you go to one of the best pens in the NL. Despite the inflated ERAs on a couple of them. I call it trying to keep the game close while your offense does something to help the team win.

 

My bet is you are one of those callers. Or you have been listening to sports talk radio too long. Personally, I never listen to anything that ticks me off. I have better things to do with my time. Like sort out my sock drawer. That type of radio is the same in every city, in every state, and in every section of the country. Every caller knows how to do things better than the guys getting paid to do it. Makes one wonder why the callers are cleaning restrooms with a toothbrush at the nearest turnpike rest area while wearing a mask, snorkel, and bunny ears.

 

Know what I mean???

[mountainfish]

We rarely see Lee Gardener, who IMO is one of our best relievers, if not the best, and we always see Pinto. Now clearly he has improved, thank goodness, but all last season Freddi torchured us with giving in too soon. Freddi commonly gives up on games. Not to mention Freddi refuses to pull pitchers who are clearly pitching BAD.

 

Can't have it both ways. Freddi gives in too soon? Or he leaves guys in too long?? Pick a stance and stick with it, Caller.

 

This year, Gardner hasn't been the Gardner of last year. And I don't call it giving up on games when you go to one of the best pens in the NL. Despite the inflated ERAs on a couple of them. I call it trying to keep the game close while your offense does something to help the team win.

 

My bet is you are one of those callers. Or you have been listening to sports talk radio too long. Personally, I never listen to anything that ticks me off. I have better things to do with my time. Like sort out my sock drawer. That type of radio is the same in every city, in every state, and in every section of the country. Every caller knows how to do things better than the guys getting paid to do it. Makes one wonder why the callers are cleaning restrooms with a toothbrush at the nearest turnpike rest area while wearing a mask, snorkel, and bunny ears.

 

Know what I mean???

 

Exactly. Talk radio caters to your average dumb a**.

 

As for Gardner. I think he started off slow last year too so I'm not too worried about him.

[Hammerhead]

I agree with him on Jacobs, i dont give a sh*t about giving Helms at-bats, and regardless you can still start him at third. Im not all that upset about Fredi benching him... I just wouldnt have done it myself.

Like I said in the game thread, Jake hadn't been rested since game 3 of the Mets series at the beginning of the month and Helms has an .805 career OPS vs the Astros. Not sure why people are upset about him giving Jacobs a much needed day off and playing the numbers game.

[Rabbethan]

I agree with him on Jacobs, i dont give a sh*t about giving Helms at-bats, and regardless you can still start him at third. Im not all that upset about Fredi benching him... I just wouldnt have done it myself.

Like I said in the game thread, Jake hadn't been rested since game 3 of the Mets series at the beginning of the month and Helms has an .805 career OPS vs the Astros. Not sure why people are upset about him giving Jacobs a much needed day off and playing the numbers game.

Agreed. Jacobs has never been the vision of health either, he needs his days off.