by burker72 » October 11th, 2007, 2:36 pm
My $.03 cents...
I wish Larry Walker was still on the Rockies, or around. He was a multi-tool player and seemed like a bit of a throwback.
I'm pulling for the Tribe now. Buffalo has their AAA affiliate so many of the players are local favorites.
The Yanks pretty much stunk. Same ol' story - nobody in the bullpen that can be trusted, broken down starting pitching, and good pitching beats good hitting. It was great to see a rock solid Andy Petitte back in the pinstripes. He has been a great big game pitcher throughout his career - well, at least with NY. In game 4 I'd have to say Jeter was a real goat. I think he is a great player, a lock for the hall even if his numbers aren't the inflated numbers of the 90s/00s, but he is beyond reproach which I don't agree with. I think he hit into two double plays in a close game. But more or less, up and down the line up they were bad. It could be good bye to Torre and ARod. It'll be tough to watch if either Posada or Mariano leaves, those are long-time, all-time Yankees. On the other hand, it will be good to watch a fresh set of faces on the mound - notably Chamberlain, Hughes and Kennedy.
I'm all for watching the great defensive player. Growing up, my favorite player was Graig Nettles, mostly for his glove work. To me, the most exciting play in baseball is a great double play. But of course, it is a business, and big-time offense probably brings in more casual fans.
What surprises me about today's gloves is that a see a number of players with Franklin brand gloves. I've only ever known them as garbage gloves. Al Leiter used to wear one, Timlin on the BoSox wears one, and I know I've seen a handful of pitchers with them. There is a big white patch on it that you can't miss.