07-29-2010, 11:36 AM
<!--quoteo(post=108625:date=Jul 29 2010, 10:01 AM:name=jstraw)-->QUOTE (jstraw @ Jul 29 2010, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=108614:date=Jul 29 2010, 09:18 AM:name=willis)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (willis @ Jul 29 2010, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Yes, I get you can't play the best lineup for 162 games. And I get that the same lineup has been used for what, 7 or 8 games straight? Whatever, but you don't sit your 3, 5, and 6 hitters especially when one of your best hitters (Soto) is on the bench with a foot injury. He threw in the towel yesterday. Plain and simple. And if I were Wells I would have been pissed. And I can completely see that wreaking havoc with his concentration after seeing billions of opportunities missed, hence leading to the bad 6th. Throwaway game, nice message to the team and fans Lou.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I agree with most of that but what message are you talking about? We're not going to the postseason this year.
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The message that basically it's alright to not compete, alright to not try your hardest and have towel throw games. I am not "Mr. Rah Rah!" or anything like that. And I think sportsmanship is for the birds. But this team from here on out is going to be built around Colvin/Castro/Cashner not to mention there are plenty of other young arms on the team, and they can be very much influenced right now. You are being managed by the great Lou Piniella...if you are young you are going to live on his every word. He was a managing icon for years when these kids were really kids, and now they are playing for him. You wonder why there seems to be disserray and an attitude problem on this team this year...yesterday sums it up perfectly. The leadership sucks.
It's not about the postseason, but it's about competing and finishing strong regardless. Or at least trying to. Not just quitting on your team. And at a young age on your first go around, I think it's terrible to manage like that and instill that into a kid's head. That it's alright to give up before its over.
I agree with most of that but what message are you talking about? We're not going to the postseason this year.
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The message that basically it's alright to not compete, alright to not try your hardest and have towel throw games. I am not "Mr. Rah Rah!" or anything like that. And I think sportsmanship is for the birds. But this team from here on out is going to be built around Colvin/Castro/Cashner not to mention there are plenty of other young arms on the team, and they can be very much influenced right now. You are being managed by the great Lou Piniella...if you are young you are going to live on his every word. He was a managing icon for years when these kids were really kids, and now they are playing for him. You wonder why there seems to be disserray and an attitude problem on this team this year...yesterday sums it up perfectly. The leadership sucks.
It's not about the postseason, but it's about competing and finishing strong regardless. Or at least trying to. Not just quitting on your team. And at a young age on your first go around, I think it's terrible to manage like that and instill that into a kid's head. That it's alright to give up before its over.
Dylan McKay is my hero