Saturday, February 07, 2009

PICASNER'S NOT THAT SMART

I'm sure Vod would agree, anyway.

Picasner watched an ESPN show last night, called Preseason Hot Stove. Four experts and a moderator discussing the upcoming season. Buster Olney, Peter Gammons, Steve Phillips & Tim Kurkjian.

Olney made the same point Picasner did about Manny playing so well in LA that it emphasized his disgraceful act in Boston. They all agreed that that was a major reason that no one would give him a long term deal. All that is, except Steve Phillips. He thinks Manny WILL get his long-term deal: 3 years for $55 or $60 million. Right, Steve, after he's turned down $45 million for two years. Why are they paying this guy? The only time he's right is two days after it happens.

They also discussed the trend toward young players instead of veterans. Steve, of course, dragged in the fact that he was a General Manager, and insisted on drafting & signing college kids. He was such a great judge of talent, that for years, the Met farm teams had players that hit .150 but sat on the bench practicing Geometry theorems using logarithms. Ever wonder why you were fired, Steve?

The funniest part was at the end of the show, when they all picked teams they thought could win this year. Some of the comments were: "I like what Boston's done," and "Cleveland looks good," "The Rays will do well." I like Minnesota." "Watch out for the Cards." etc, etc. By the time they got done, if they were right, there would be a 12 way tie for first...and that's just in the AL East! As Picasner said yesterday, everybody's a winner till they play the game.

Picasner should have been on that panel. He wants Steve Phillips' autograph, anyway.

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