06-16-2010, 05:25 PM
I <i>like</i> BT's arguments, even though I rarely agree with them. I actually wonder if HE really believes them, or if he's just taking up a contrary position.
But his posts are usually well though-out, and often backed up with excellent statistical evidence.
Like I said, I disagree with him, but I respect him.
And I've kept quiet about the Jason Marquis posts, simply because I don't think he's the best example of Hendry's lunacy when it comes to signing free agents. He was signed for too many years, perhaps, but we<i> knew</i> he was meant to be a decent innings-eater, nothing more, nothing less, and that's what we got. I kinda liked him.
Focusing on the Marquis signing when talking about Hendry's FA debacles is like saying Charles Manson has bad breath; sure it may be somewhat true, but you're focusing on a molehill when there are Mt. Everests <i>everywhere</i>.
But his posts are usually well though-out, and often backed up with excellent statistical evidence.
Like I said, I disagree with him, but I respect him.
And I've kept quiet about the Jason Marquis posts, simply because I don't think he's the best example of Hendry's lunacy when it comes to signing free agents. He was signed for too many years, perhaps, but we<i> knew</i> he was meant to be a decent innings-eater, nothing more, nothing less, and that's what we got. I kinda liked him.
Focusing on the Marquis signing when talking about Hendry's FA debacles is like saying Charles Manson has bad breath; sure it may be somewhat true, but you're focusing on a molehill when there are Mt. Everests <i>everywhere</i>.
There's nothing better than to realize that the good things about youth don't end with youth itself. It's a matter of realizing that life can be renewed every day you get out of bed without baggage. It's tough to get there, but it's better than the dark thoughts. -Lance