The few, the loud, the Boston media.
Jays manager John Farrell spoke today on MLB Network Radio, affirming that he is, indeed, the manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. “That’s where I’ve been the last year. That’s where I currently am,” Sherlock fucking Holmes continued.
“This speculation started to rear its head again about the final two months of the season,” he explains, and “I can tell you this: in my conversations with Alex it hasn’t distracted me from my job and what the commitment there is. I’m extremely challenged, happy as the manager of the Blue Jays. But it’s obvious that there’s a vacancy to fill there, and they’re going about their interview process as it is, with a couple of guys coming in there today and tomorrow, I guess. But nothing has been communicated directly to me, as far as– if the Red Sox have contacted Alex, I’m unaware of that. So where it stands is what I said: manager of the Blue Jays.”
Now, if we really wanted to, I suppose we could parse some of his words here. For starters, I suppose you could say he’s not exactly as entirely emphatic you could imagine in his statement of commitment to the Jays, but that’s really only if you’re expecting him to bang his fist on the desk and start frothing at the mouth.
Or, y’know, actually say that he’s not interested in going to Boston, which would fucking end this all real quick, no?
He also is very obviously paying attention to the reports, tossing a transparently aloof “I guess” at the end of his regurgitation of the reports that Tim Wallach and Brad Ausmus have headed to Boston to interview for the gig.
And if we really want to try hard, it’s funny, also, that he also says that nothing has been communicated directly to him. So… what’s been communicated indirectly, huh?
Y’know, besides the ridiculous love-in for Farrell that’s spewing from Boston’s fucking pores– or, at the very least, Sean Casey’s moustache.
The MLB Network host had a few good things to say about the Jays manager, I guess, as passed along in the latest saga update that could have been written any time in the last two weeks, from Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.
“I absolutely love John Farrell. If that ends up happening, that will be such a breath of fresh air in that clubhouse. Those guys, they’ll do anything for him. He’s a great fit.”
. . .
“When he went to Toronto and things fell apart in Boston, the first thing I thought was, ‘Man, I wish they bet John Farrell was still available.’ He’s like Tito. Guys love him. And for us, even as position players, we got to know John. Sometimes you don’t get to know the pitching coach well, but you wanted to be around John. He brings out the best in people. He’s such a smart guy. He’s such a baseball guy. John Farrell is the type of guy you just want to be around. I can’t say enough good things about John Farrell.
“This guy is different. This guy is a baseball player. He gets it. He would be a great communicator. He gets people. At the end of the day, especially in a place like Boston, you have to be able to get people because you have to understand the team, the media and so many other different things. John Farrell is just one of those guys. … He’s somebody you want to have a beer with, but you respect the heck out of him. You respect who he is as a man. When he talks, you listen.”
Jesus Christ, no wonder Farrell won’t emphatically rule out jumping ship. When the hell was the last time someone said something like that about him around here?
Gerting back to Farrell, he really looks the part of a manager. Square chin, good body-language, big guy, looks in command. Maybe that’s what AA saw when he hired him and what Boston sees now. But I don’t think there’s that much substance there. He’s a great figurehead, but the Jays need a great manager. If they keep him to fuck the Sux over I’m happy enough with that. But I would really rather get someone in there that knows how to manage a game and how to control his players. Whether Vizquel was cruising for a manager’s job or not, he’s not stupid enough to make stuff up. I thinks it’s highly likely, given what went on this season, that Farrell couldn’t control the younger players.
AA was reportedly very diligent in his managerial search. Farrell had experience as minor league director for the Indians and then of course, the pitching coach for the Red Sox. Its fair to say this his resume was impressive enough.
How good he looks is irrelevant. Its not like Rogers is trying to sell jeans or anything.
There certainly were rumblings floating around that some of the rookies (and you can include Lawrie into the mix) were playing with no fear of any consequences. But most would agree that Farrell’s managerial skills had little to do with the final result. Injuries played the biggest role. Loss of regular players, rotation in shambles, bullpen a mess, and the subsequent aggressive promotion of AAA players. Perhaps in retrospect, clubshouse atmosphere could have been better. But very doubtful that a sudden change in regiment would have changed much.
Farrell has done nothing to merit a contract extension. Nor has he done anything to merit a pink slip.
If Boston really wants him, let them propose compensation to the Jays. AA still holds leverage over Boston and Farrell.
“There certainly were rumblings floating around that some of the rookies (and you can include Lawrie into the mix) were playing with no fear of any consequences. ”
Imo the Jays as a whole came out of the gate with a rather cocky attitude this year…Bautista included. The shit shows with the umpires was the first sign.
@Tm W
I would agree with that. They were cocky as hell.
I don’t think AA thought ‘he looks right so we’ll hire him’. But I do think something like that came into it even if AA himself was not aware of it. He came with great credentials and looked imposing, strong etc etc. I’m not dinging AA for choosing him. But I think he lacks something and in the end I think he’s a bum hire and I’d like to see him gone.
The Jays haven’t had a good manager since Bobby Cox, and they won 2 titles with Cito. Take that for what it’s worth. That said, I think Farrel is better then 2012, I hope he get’s the chance to prove me right in 13.
I know there are a lot of Cito haters out there. I thought he was alright. The players didn’t win those rings on there own. I loved Bobby, but how many did he win with Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz?
Their
There’s a lot of there’s there, but I persevered.
Nope…there
OK kids for bonus viewing pleasure you can watch the Red Bull dude skydive from 160,00 ft and hope his chute works.
http://www.slashgear.com/red-bull-stratos-supersonic-dive-is-go-watch-it-here-14251783/
That was 160,000 ft
Thanks Tom.
I woulda missed it.
Very cool.
Quite the marketing coup for Red Bull.
Holy shit!
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Yeah!
Where in the fuck is Stoeten?
He’s been replaced by Small Potatoeten.
Shhh…don’t ruin a good thing
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Pithy. Terse, yet concise.
A. Jackson CF
Q. Berry LF
M. Cabrera 3B
P. Fielder 1B
D. Young DH
A. Dirks RF
J. Peralta SS
A. Avila C
O. Infante 2B
A. Sanchez RHP
I. Suzuki LF
R. Cano 2B
M. Teixeira 1B
R. Ibanez DH
R. Martin C
A. Rodriguez 3B
C. Granderson CF
N. Swisher RF
J. Nix SS
H. Kuroda RHP
Nabbed from Shooting Blanks?
Shhhhhh
Sister ship and all.
Like all poor relations we must make do with second hand castoffs.
Gird your loins and make the most of it.
If this is going to be anything like the real thing, then I demad to get rebuked harshly for anything that is profoud, true, and insightful.
Look forward to little interaction then.
You sound like him already
What the fucking fuck is that supposed to mean?
Money.
SP your first comment to me is passive agressive…you have already become the envolker of our moderator
We’re doing our level best to make the transition as seamless and painless as possible, birddawg.
lol birddawg
Sutcliffe really is annoying to listen to.
Fister was amazing last night, he left the bases loaded 3 times!
Well, fuck me.
I have a feeling arod will hit one out today
I’m hoping to keep it to 4 hours. I wonder which one of us will get lucky?
Just think about baseball, that or take Cialis
Some other moves for you to try…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzWF5uVA_68
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL-iDbKySU&feature=relmfu
I am hoping for some bean ball and a dugout clearing skirmish today in honour of the death of hockey.
ARod and Swisher work a Double Dutch Rudder after every win.
Apropo of nothing, Mirror Pond Pale Ale from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon is some good.
Sounds like a nice addition to my beer can collection
just comes in bottles, no cans?
Can’t say for sure, but I’ve had only bottles. I’m a classy guy.
you choose the words SP
what is your accompaniment, cheetos?
Since when did Spud start on a health food kick?
Pig’s ears. My dog turned me onto them. Better than marrow bones, another particular favourite of his.
verlander is 29? the guy looks 40
These two are working my last nerve. Last night they were inducting players into the HoF before they’re retired and today they’ve got the Tigers in the WS based on one win and potentially two starts by Verlander.
And my beer recommendation is Muskoka Mad Tom IPA, excellent brew.
You guys ever get the “Your comment is awaiting moderation” line above what you wrote?
It wasn’t me, Smasher, and the Dear Leader is currently ensconced over at Getting Spanked. He takes your comments seriously and will get back to you in the next day or two. Good luck with that. My best advice to you is ditch the YouTube parts.
I read before that if you have too many links in your post it will be delayed
Ok thank you.
Geliefde Leider Kom alsjeblieft terug naar ons.
One beer in German is Ein Shtein isn’t it?
Here’s a song in honour of Nurse Karen’s hobby.
99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer
Take one down and pass it around, 98 bottles of beer on the wall.
Feel free to join in.
@SP, I only collect cans. I have about 500 on the wall,
I’ll post a few pics
While you’re at it post one of the beer too.
remember billy beer? I have that can
Try to get both of Obama’s recent signature brews.
Ans I got a bag of Jimmy Carters nuts..ahh..peanuts
This part of the game is more easily stomached on mute.
I changed the channel. Why doesn’t Sportsnet just go to commercial when this god bless america shit starts?
Americans would do it in a heartbeat, but we would be worried about being disrespectful. It’s in our kinder, gentler nature I guess. As I say, mute works it’s magic and is worry-free to boot.
At least the Yankee fans aren’t screaming USA USA USA incessantly.
Only because they think that they’re better than the rest of the good old US of A.
Man they are really ripping arod, going on about his selfishness, comparing him to Jeter
Sutcliffe sounds and thinks like Tim McCarver
A fellow member in the pantheon of American Sportscasting Legends. “Bow down to them on Sundays, salute them when their birthday comes.”
Saying that the right team should win (re: fucked up call at 2nd base).
Doh, the right team is winning.
These self-pitying Mopes they keep zooming in on are doing my heart good.
Some beer cans
http://flic.kr/ps/2cSTk5
Very nice. The rest of the room looks a little empty though. Do you hold the occasional hoedown?
It’s not empty, it’s the basement..there is a tv and furniture you just can’t see it. It’s a big space though.
those shelves are full now, thanks to the contributions of son #2.
I’ve got one of those too, but he likes to cash his in every once in a while and has never met a cheap brew he didn’t claim to like. I guess you could have a bargain basement section in your basement?
Ibanez has more walks than the rest of the Yanks combined this game. The Tigers sure believe in the hot hand theory even though it is allegedly not real.
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fat Lady is in full song.
Red Bull Stratos made some headlines today. Fine tribute in this clip:
http://iloveskydiving.org/view/videos/red-bull-stratos-felix-baumgartner-world-record-skydive-from-127000-feet/#.UHs-soWt4y4
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yadda yadda yadda
(ed. this is easy!)
Does this thing work?
Thank you SP for yeoman’s work on this Sunday. It’s much appreciated.
+1
For some reason, my comments aren’t getting through. Thanks for showing us your cans Karen. Other than running a marathon today, that was the high water mark.
Hey GSMC congrats on the marathon finish especially with the crappy weather. A friend did the Scotiabank as well today.
Thanks DD! The first 2K were a little wet. After that, the conditions were pretty decent, except for the squishy shoes.
There is nothing worse than running in soaked shoes. I hate it!
It probably added about 2 minutes to my time.
You guys put me to shame. For me, there is nothing worse than running, period.
My legs feel like Jeter’s ankle right now.
That’s what my knees feel like on good days I’m afraid.
Hey congrats! I ran the marine corps marathon several years ago, just can’t get motivated to do more than 10k anymore.
How many marathons have you done?
This was my second; the last one was 10 years ago. I enjoy the distance, but the training takes up way too much time.
I know, I’m a slow runner, so my long runs on sundays were over 3 hours, it was crazy. I injured myself training for around the bay 30k, and that was the last long distance race for me.
I have about 2 more marathons in me. I missed qualifying for Boston by 23 seconds today, so I have to run another qualifier and the Boston. After that, I’m sticking with 10K races. I’m hurtin’ right now.
No way, 23 seconds? Are you near another age bracket? My husband ran Boston twice, but his marathon days are done.
I just turned 43, so I’m stuck with this age group for a couple more years. I may run another in a few weeks, depending on my legs and my enthusiasm.
@ GSMC.
Cans line deserves quip of the night award.
Glad to be of service.
Wow 23 seconds. If they hadn’t changed the qualifying parameters would you have made it this time? I’ve done two marathons and 10 half marathons. I’m aiming for a spring marathon so that means running on snow and ice. I’m also a slow runner and don’t relish the 3 hour long runs when the time comes. But I need a new challenge.
These pretzels are making me thirsty.
Try one of these pig’s ears.
Will you be flying out to host the pregame celebrations at Opera Bob’s next year?
Only if Karen cashes in her beer cans to help.
Can we pool our air miles?
Radar has coupons. They’re probably out of date, but it’s the thought that counts (until you approach Air Canada.) Then there’s Canadian Tire money. If Corin Raymond can fund recording time for an album, who knows?
We could get Klinger to mail you a Jeep.
What’s a ‘Getting Blanked’?
Back in the day, people actually just read one person’s opinion of what was going on without, you know, commenting on it. It was sort of parallel play without the pre-schoolers. Then they discovered interaction and comments, and nothing’s been the same since.
It’s like Willy Wonka’s factory without the Oompa Loompas.
I’m leaning toward the Giants in this one although I can live with either team winning the series. I’m mostly neutral on both.
I’ve given up hoping they both lose for obvious reasons. I guess in a very half-hearted manner I’m going to ‘support’ the Cardinals, but only because La Russa is kaput. Fairservice and Parkes force me to pick the other guys. I see you’re leaning towards the Dark Side. Hmm. Be vewy vewy afwaid.
I have some face plates in the rec room made from beer cans.
Given that this is the internet, I’m a little leery of asking you just what ‘face plate’ means in your world.
Don’t blame you. In this case it’s the plate that goes over a light switch.
You’ve just turned Karen green with envy.
Nice idea. I’ve been wondering what to do with duplicates.
I’ve been meaning to see if they’re still in business – I have a Bud Blue Jay can in the fridge that needs their attention. I’ll let you know.
We’re winning, I guess. Huh.
Go you redbirds go. repeat after me…
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Huh. I wasn’t aware it was possible to get Carlos Beltran out.
Go Crads.
Go redbirds. Two doubles and a steal of 3rd base. It brought me upright in my seat, I have to say.
4-0. I wish I could manufacture some excitement.
Thank God the back and forth/give and take on DJF tonight is so riveting, or I’d make like a tree and get outta here.
are you saying we’re boring you SP?
I’m hoping you’ll perk me up Karen.
GB has 1 comment for 2 Game Threats.
Par for the course. I helped them out earlier. I’m kind of kind to a fault.
There you go d. It was an outlier.
Yes. Things are back to making sense again. Excellent.
Ladies And Gentlemen–your next year’s Blue Jay 2nd bagger?
MadBum?? more like DisBum!!!
(MaDISon BUMgarner)
Who is DIS BUM???
You weren’t looking for audience participation, were you?
Actually, yes. Is Bumgarner the stud regular season guy, or the shit-the-bedder of the last two playoff starts?? I guess the question should have been, who is the “real” Dis Bum?
So many questions. So few ah mm…Anybody else want to field this?
The Giants have been my on again/off again second favourite team since the days of Will Clark. But if for some reason the Skanks win the AL then I’ll be cheering for whomever wins the NL. What I would really like is a team to cheer for without the conditions.
Leads can be ineffably ephemeral. Is Tom W. out there?
Just chowin’ down some roast beast and mashed potatoes. Sorry to be so graphic about the taters.
Now I understand how you somewhat out of character missed my eloquence. Yorkshire pudding and gravy would make that about as good as it gets. Turnip would put it over the edge.
Tiny Tim is still in need of a crutch, but he is game.
Regarding Brandon Belt,I wonder which came first the ball player or the name.
Just guessing here:
1. The Removal of his fathers belt.
2. Then Brandon Belt
3. Then the ball player
Nice timeline
My son made me very baseball proud, and all it cost was the occasional Gatorade. Oh ya, that and going out with him each and every night for years and years and year, playing catch and basically having the time of our lives. I wonder why I never thought of the belt?
Sounds chronologically accurate.
Great names on this team though, you got your Belt and Marco Scutaro, Buster Posey, Aubrey Huff…..AA should take note that not only do you need a good lookin’ manager but players names should be a big consideration while putting the finishing touches on his little project.
Who wins a hot dog eating contest?
Miggy Cabrera or The Panda?
The vendor loses big time.
Spud wheres’s the lineup? I just got in and wanted to see the starting line up, well WTF…I mean do we have to put up with this just cause Mr. Stoeten isn’t here?
I’m not nary the man our Dear Leader is, and I couldn’t be happier.
Thanks Spud its much appreciated. You know I think Radar could give Tony Bennett a run for his money
It’s nit & head lice night at the home–a real crowd favourite.
I’m a little concerned about Radar. He hasn’t been heard from since kearen reiterated the STI thing. His last words were something about ear condoms and a rectal thermooter.
Like the scene in Saving Private Ryan, me and a friend (fellow member of the monkey army) have been guessing at your profession:
Sociology Prof.
Writer
Dos Equis guy
Tell me and I’ll split the winnings.
@ SP
I think prof
+1
English Prof?
You started soooo well, my friend. Two degrees in Sociology/Anthropology, several lifetimes ago, never put to use, good or bad. I’m happily unemployed (until the money runs out that is) after what can only be called a chequered career as a jack of all trades, master of none. You read my writing daily, and I drink wine often (and it must be said, well.)
The winnings, if any are yours.
So what do you do Smasher?
Naw Tony in his day was a smooth as silk.
gave Mel Torme a run for his money.
Radar! your alive
Yeah , BD, been a busy weekend,with the nurses thinking i’ve totally lost it,that have some sort of STI,
and I can’t hear a damn thing with these condoms on my ears.
Sold out, work for the government.
Are you a tad deflated by my reply Smasher? I’ve long beea aware that honesty is hardly ever the best policy, no matter what they say.
No way, I nailed it.
You’re a clever son of a bitch. As I said to Stoeten earlier this week, I come for the articles but stay for the laughs.
Though I must admit I was hoping you were the Dos Equis guy, as it stands he has been misrepresented as the most interesting man in the world.
@ SP
You’re an entertaing bastard, I imagine you did very well.
Bubble wrap the world McCarver, now celebrating is too dangerous?
By the way, who’s cleaning this mess up, cause someones gonna be pissed Monday when he sees this
Remember to wear a hazmat suit.
Tony Bennett? Yikes
512 comments, probably only 5 hits though.
I hate that when that happens.
Not bad for a mailed in ‘Farrell speaks’ post. Talk about someone who should split the winnings!
a co-op kid would gladly do this for free
elohel!
Without the Big Head going crazy he has stated that they use pageviews rather than hits or unique visits.BBB uses visits and has written a post about it earlier this year. So for DJF,everytime you refresh it.s a pageview.Thats why we don’t have auto refresh.
It’s funny you mention auto refresh as I was wondering why this site doesn’t have it just today. I have been enlightened.
No problem
You’re telling me that the high foreheaded ones with the pocket protectors at The Score aren’t hip to the fact that if I refresh 25 times a night, I’m neither multiple personalities nor multiple people? Say it ain’t so Joe.
@ SP
You are correct.Unless you do have multiple personallities then I dunno.
Ok Spud let Radar have it now…you know, talking about stuff he thinks he knows, but doesn’t. Be terse and unappologetic, make feel like he should crawl back under the rock he came from
I haven’t the heart birddawg, and anyway he wouldn’t hear me with those condoms in his ears. Poor bugger. Let sleeping dogs lie.
I do have a sensitive side.Thanks for having a heart.
Thanks for noticing. I need a hug big guy.
I’m waiting for the barage of insults,foot stomping and holding his breath until I recant but I can provide the link and it is from DJF’s own files.
I have have a feeling of impending doom.
As long as you also don’t see dead people Karen can help.
Nope, all good in the dead guy department.
Give it to him.
And the Cards win.
Heading for home.TTYL..30 mins if anybody’s around.
Ride ‘em pony!
You’re not a drugstore cowboy, are you? Mind, there are many ideas just what that is.
Deflating the smasher?
You did a great job over the last couple of days.
Tip of the hat to ya SP.