tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post939378481720676973..comments2024-02-17T04:00:25.925-06:00Comments on The Platoon Advantage: SweetSpot Roundup 10/21The Common Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09994070642805307798noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-35123698276948183312010-10-21T16:10:46.848-05:002010-10-21T16:10:46.848-05:00Hey Will,
Yeah, you and TCM will definitely have t...Hey Will,<br />Yeah, you and TCM will definitely have to agree to disagree on that Cano homer. <br /><br />That said, The Common Man got the idea that you weren't actually celebrating Cruz's injury, but that you were relieved that at least the Rangers would be at a similar disadvantage to the Yanks without him. It seemed to just come out wrong. Especially regarding Cruz's unfortuante injury, but also the notion that the Yanks have somehow gotten a raw deal this postseason. <br /><br />The Common Man linked to your piece because he thought it would generate a good discussion. TCM doesn't think you needed to take it down, but understands why you did. This piece aside, keep up the great work over on IIATMS. As you know, TCM digs your stuff.The Common Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994070642805307798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-5680578846919551912010-10-21T15:53:32.634-05:002010-10-21T15:53:32.634-05:00the fiend of play? That should be a band name or s...the fiend of play? That should be a band name or something.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840958382433052735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-37571293855183328602010-10-21T15:52:50.889-05:002010-10-21T15:52:50.889-05:00I didn't see the post, but I completely disagr...I didn't see the post, but I completely disagree about the Cano "HR." I've watched it many, many times from as many angles as possible, and I'm convinced it was interference, and clearly enough that it probably would have been called that way if they'd reviewed it. If not with the ball (and I think it was), then certainly with Cruz's glove, which definitely never left the fiend of play.<br /><br />In any case, it was obviously close enough to merit a replay. Something really doesn't sit right about an umpire just deciding he saw it clearly enough (not suggesting there's any sort of conspiracy or anything, it was just <i>really</i> weird).Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840958382433052735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-80903730682119816592010-10-21T15:46:17.978-05:002010-10-21T15:46:17.978-05:00Re: my post on Cruz getting injured:
It really wa...Re: my post on Cruz getting injured:<br /><br />It really wasn't meant to come out as it did--some people (especially in the comments) were downright excited about Cruz's injury. My point was that it might even out the loss of Mark Teixeira, that's all. I blame the hour of the night and my need for sleep. It's been taken down, as a result.<br /><br />However--my response (to your response!) is that anyone who labels Cano's HR as a Maieresque moment either didn't see the thing, or has an axe to grind. The ball was, in fact, over the wall. Maier's was about as far as he could reach OVER the wall, and is an entirely different animal. If it's in the stands, it's perfectly fair game for fans to go after.<br /><br />Anyhow--in a seven game series (or in this case, a three game sample size) it's not that crazy to see a whole load of breaks go on way and not the other. Things even out over time. Doesn't mean people (like me) aren't going to complain about it, when it happens.Will@IIATMShttp://www.itsaboutthemoney.netnoreply@blogger.com