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  1. KingLouieLouie

    %$#@& Rookies

    Yeah, I agree it is too premature to panic, but some times if a manager forces horrible habits on a player, it will take a lot longer for them to overcome and make the proper adjustments. In the process, that prolongs the struggles and the player loses that focus/confidence. Please refer back...
  2. KingLouieLouie

    %$#@& Rookies

    Yeah, it's just who would be available if the Dbacks did decide to fire Melvin? I would love Ken Macha, but people tended to question his approach with some of the Athletics rookies (which ultimately cost him his job). Bobby Valentine is trying to return back to the States, but for some...
  3. KingLouieLouie

    %$#@& Rookies

    I do not want to come across that I'm arguing with semantics here, but Gibson played more consistently and at a higher level during his career than Melvin did. Gibson handled a lot more pressure situations and thrived in the clutch. Melvin was essentially a 2nd/3rd string catcher (I even recall...
  4. KingLouieLouie

    %$#@& Rookies

    I am the residential supporter of Gibson on this board and I'll be the first to immediately say he's not just "rah-rah". There have been many documented instances while he was serving as a coach of the Tigers that he would (even after exhibition games) remain on the field with players...
  5. KingLouieLouie

    Dbacks vs Giants Thread

    The only one is Quentin and I'm afraid that he's taken a newer approach at the plate due to his injury. Unfortunately, they have no power-hitters in the minors and I don't know if they would be inclined to trade for one at this time. Still, Melvin isn't hitting the batters in the order...
  6. KingLouieLouie

    Dbacks vs Giants Thread

    Well, 2 of his losses he was affected by un-earned runs, however, was still bailed-out way too many times. He's not pitching thus far in the manner the Dbacks had expected. It was mentioned during last night's telecast that he did a 75-pitch side-session w/Price to see if he could work on his...
  7. KingLouieLouie

    Dbacks vs Giants Thread

    I honestly forgot Hernandez with my last post... I think it is contingent on how Petit performs tomorrow. If he does as well as the outing he had vs. the Padres the final wknd of Spring Training, then to me he will warrant another start. In the process, perhaps it would be best to put Davis...
  8. KingLouieLouie

    Dbacks vs Giants Thread

    Yeah, I must admit that options is the only thing that continues to baffle me regardless of how many times I've read explanations. I know they promoted Eveland to lessen the burden off Slaten, however, Nippert is much needed now with Cruz on the DL and Lyons and Medders starting to become...
  9. KingLouieLouie

    Dbacks vs Giants Thread

    Well, the Dbacks lost 1-0. The only run of the game was courtesy of a Barry Bonds 739th career HR in the 2nd inning. What an impressive outing by Ed Gonzalez. 7 IP, 5 hits, and an impress K/BB ratio of 7/0. The Dbacks stranded 7 base runners. They had 1st and 3rd w/2-outs in the 9th, but...
  10. KingLouieLouie

    %$#@& Rookies

    This would be the ideal line-up for the Dbacks 1) Young-CF 2) Drew-SS 3) Tracy-3B 4) Quentin-RF 5) Byrnes-RF 6) Jackson-1B 7) Hudson-2B 8) Montero/Snyder-C Young still to me can be the next Rickey Henderson or Tim "Rock" Raines. He did walk quite a bit in the minors and pitchers are forced to...
  11. KingLouieLouie

    This is why baseball is America's Pasttime

    Here's Brian Bluhm's obituary/guest book, please sign-up if you're willing/interested in doing so: http://www.legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=87363065
  12. KingLouieLouie

    The Official 'What's for Breakfast' Thread?

    Okay.....I couldn't resist! :) But...seriously folks.... in our on the go...fast-paced society... who has time for breakfast? I haven't eaten breakfast on weekdays in years, and may have the occasional Sunday brunch here and there. I guess this will evolve into a poll.... Who still eats...
  13. KingLouieLouie

    %$#@& Rookies

    I hate to sound like a broken record...broken record.. broken record, however, I wouldn't blame the players at this stage. It's again their inept manager batting all of them out of place. Stephen Drew isn't suited for the lead-off spot. He's not the type who will take several pitches and does...
  14. KingLouieLouie

    What Bands Have You Been Listening To Lately?

    The best authority on Toto on this board is definitely O. Anyways, I definitely agree...something about their songs have that impact on me as well. It's odd...this all might seem strange, a game of musical association. For some reason whenever I hear Buddy Holly's "Oh Boy" I think of eating...
  15. KingLouieLouie

    All-Time Favorite Music Video Thread?

    I finally came across one of my fave all-time music videos from the 80s on youtube. Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiUhkYb6PaM
  16. KingLouieLouie

    What Bands Have You Been Listening To Lately?

    Wow... I had been listening to them a lot a couple weeks ago. My faves are "Logical Song" and "It's Raining Again". Lately, I've just been listening to the Beatles, each 4 of them solo, Badfinger, Toto, and Stone Temple Pilots. I know, an interesting mixture indeed.
  17. KingLouieLouie

    Will Smith Returns To Rap

    I often wonder if people (especially in the Rap community) still accept him as a rapper, who believe that he's sold out? I know it's been several years since he's released anything from that genre and in terms of his music did compromise himself quite a bit. I'll never forget the earlier DJ...
  18. KingLouieLouie

    This is why baseball is America's Pasttime

    I appreciate Jay for posting this thread about Brian "estrepe1" (his screen-name on http:/www.motowntigers.com) Bluhm and also regarding what a class act Curtis Granderson is. I am still deeply saddened/shocked of the loss of Brian. I hadn't posted on there much since '03, however, he made an...
  19. KingLouieLouie

    Photoshop Challenge 2007: Lakers Style

    This was such a success during last year's post season, so why not revive it for '07? You all know the drill, so please show your best works.....
  20. KingLouieLouie

    Gonzo Returns - Dbacks/Dodgers series thread

    I guess I won't begin a new thread on this topic for at least the moment... I 100% agree with what Ryan posted. Gibson had the distinct privilege to play under Sparky Anderson, Tommy Lasorda, Jim Leyland, and Hal McRae. He also learned a lot through the earlier stages of his career from HoF'er...
  21. KingLouieLouie

    Gonzo Returns - Dbacks/Dodgers series thread

    You know what... That might be an interesting debate for another thread. I guess I'm partial to "Gibby' since (for I know for the umpteenth time) he was my boyhood baseball idol while growing-up. Not if as though I'm trying to detract away from Hale... He does have one advantage over...
  22. KingLouieLouie

    Gonzo Returns - Dbacks/Dodgers series thread

    Honestly, he's our bench coach.....
  23. KingLouieLouie

    RJ back in two weeks?

    I attended yesterday's game and I just was thinking how deliberate Davis seemed between his pitches, so I agree with the assertion about him being very slow. I believe he might even be more deceptive if he does adjust the amount of time that elapses between pitches. I don't know what other...
  24. KingLouieLouie

    RJ back in two weeks?

    It's not just how many walks Davis has issued, however, how many pitches per outing.. He's had games of 105, 102, and 112 pitches which is rather excessive. True, Livan has approached those totals, but he's been known for his rubber-type arm throughout his career.... But I'll concede...
  25. KingLouieLouie

    RJ back in two weeks?

    That might be an excessive amount of pitchers on the staff.... Obviously, there would be the starting 5..... Then Nippert is essentially a long-reliever since he's accustomed to pitching several innings at a time along with Juan Cruz.... Lyons, Medders, Slaten (serving as the LH specialist)...

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