tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post5221270360406757441..comments2023-10-22T07:00:35.238-04:00Comments on like seriously wtf?!: The 1000th Post!Jack Gonzo, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05402240056740725609noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-58939468966840000652008-05-21T16:21:00.000-04:002008-05-21T16:21:00.000-04:00In response to SayHey's comment:Thats what she sai...In response to SayHey's comment:<BR/><BR/>Thats what she said!<BR/><BR/>Wakka wakka wakka!Dewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502783621058436874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-76160399843478236512008-05-21T16:19:00.000-04:002008-05-21T16:19:00.000-04:001000 posts, 100 comments...well done gents!Now we ...1000 posts, 100 comments...well done gents!<BR/><BR/>Now we need our readers to speak up.Dewey, Cheatem, & Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124710422026665958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-49914331216196421772008-05-21T15:51:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:51:00.000-04:00Number 100 Baby!!!!w00tNumber 100 Baby!!!!<BR/><BR/>w00tSayHey Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721909040778832609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-40374487855660366692008-05-21T15:46:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:46:00.000-04:00Why shouldn't that count towards his greatness?If ...Why shouldn't that count towards his greatness?<BR/><BR/>If he were still alive, I'd introduce him and Ms. Maier....Dewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502783621058436874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-33141144218738566572008-05-21T15:45:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:45:00.000-04:00I do find it funny that anytime we talk about our ...I do find it funny that anytime we talk about our favorite players, Dews first reaction is:<BR/><BR/>"Ty Cobb, greatest of all time...you know he killed a man" followed by statisticsSayHey Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721909040778832609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-41733694655559201272008-05-21T15:43:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:43:00.000-04:00I agree with Jack. Tommy Lee Jones meant to say "...I agree with Jack. Tommy Lee Jones meant to say "Rickey" but stuttered and said "Cool papabell" by mistakeSayHey Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721909040778832609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-11152736240106503072008-05-21T15:42:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:42:00.000-04:00Someone obviously has Bell mistaken for Rickey. Ri...Someone obviously has Bell mistaken for Rickey. Rickey has been the only player to throw himself a pitchJack Gonzo, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05402240056740725609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-90824848434580307512008-05-21T15:40:00.001-04:002008-05-21T15:40:00.001-04:00Did you know that Coolpapa Bell was so fast that h...Did you know that Coolpapa Bell was so fast that he was hit by his own line drive rounding second base?<BR/><BR/>Its true, I heard it somewhere...Dewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502783621058436874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-73225658388862662252008-05-21T15:40:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:40:00.000-04:00Like I said before I am not questioning there impo...Like I said before I am not questioning there importance or how great they were.. just seems weird for them to be favorites if you didnt actually really know who they were or got to see (whether actually see or on T.V.) what they did when they playedMoDewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837090096799876938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-25173412609252652032008-05-21T15:37:00.001-04:002008-05-21T15:37:00.001-04:00I respect Dews list; Gives the old great Negro Lea...I respect Dews list; Gives the old great Negro Leaguers some recognition on our blog <BR/><BR/>Its just a shame there is little to no video footage of them actually playing.SayHey Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721909040778832609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-11889752379724600432008-05-21T15:37:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:37:00.000-04:00LF or on your bench :).. Isn't that Canseco guy a ...LF or on your bench :).. Isn't that Canseco guy a pitcher?MoDewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837090096799876938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-77908767739331002282008-05-21T15:36:00.002-04:002008-05-21T15:36:00.002-04:00Haha guess I was wrong then :).. I mean Earl Weave...Haha guess I was wrong then :).. I mean Earl Weaver Baseball 2 was obviously one of the greatest baseball games ever..MoDewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837090096799876938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-75113422840914951242008-05-21T15:36:00.001-04:002008-05-21T15:36:00.001-04:00Yeh, there were alot of great players that i liked...Yeh, there were alot of great players that i liked but I felt this was a good way for me to reflect and think of the players I love in my generation. Its just a shame i couldnt add Yount, The "Oz", or Brett on my list.<BR/><BR/>I am, however, happy someone gave a negative shoutout to that prick, Vince Coleman.SayHey Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721909040778832609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-26533562168441312072008-05-21T15:36:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:36:00.000-04:00At least Josh Gibson didn't use HGH like Brady...J...At least Josh Gibson didn't use HGH like Brady...<BR/><BR/>Just pay no attention to who I have in LF....Dewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502783621058436874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-68907626941876795692008-05-21T15:35:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:35:00.000-04:00I saw them play...They were on my team in Earl Wea...I saw them play...<BR/><BR/>They were on my team in Earl Weaver Baseball 2...Dewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502783621058436874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-8408998666076704562008-05-21T15:33:00.001-04:002008-05-21T15:33:00.001-04:00There's a great book called The Glory of Their Tim...There's a great book called The Glory of Their Times that talks about some of my players, and the rest I've learned about by reading a bunch about baseball. I never saw them play, but I've also never actually seen most MLBers today, just what Sportscenter and the highlight shows put on.Dewey, Cheatem, & Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124710422026665958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-17529776564839015082008-05-21T15:33:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:33:00.000-04:00Guess I'm mostly talking about Dews players.. :).....Guess I'm mostly talking about Dews players.. :).. Ty Cobb.. Coolpapa Bell and Josh Gibson.. very few people have seen those two playMoDewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837090096799876938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-15587665312920266292008-05-21T15:29:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:29:00.000-04:00I was alive during the 80's and watched them ALL p...I was alive during the 80's and watched them ALL play. Well, not Willie Mays but growing up in the bay area, ya see alot of old games, highlights, and random footage of the guy.SayHey Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721909040778832609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-12263644398114740482008-05-21T15:28:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:28:00.000-04:00I've watched all my guys play, cept Vida Blue but ...I've watched all my guys play, cept Vida Blue but I've seen footageJack Gonzo, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05402240056740725609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-11025601161392494972008-05-21T15:27:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:27:00.000-04:00Sorry guys been trying to put mine together all da...Sorry guys been trying to put mine together all day but haven't been able to find the time.. Trying to figure out how a lot of people's "favorite" players are people they have never seen play before. Guess I need that concept explained to me.. its understandable to have a past player that you admire but to be your favorite even though he played 50-60 years ago? Not trying to knock anyone's list but I have guys like Brady Anderson on my list.. :)MoDewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837090096799876938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-25940438936882847392008-05-21T15:18:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:18:00.000-04:00All of the Jim Rice arguments are based on "Woulda...All of the Jim Rice arguments are based on "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda, and Ifs" <BR/><BR/>My response is yes; but this is reality and not a dream world where Buckner makes the play, or Rice stayed healthy for 3 extra years, or Bucky Dent DIDNT hit the HR. Come on guys, just accept reality for what it is.SayHey Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721909040778832609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-87802594145262125252008-05-21T15:15:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:15:00.000-04:00"Dwarfed" is a very insulting label considering Yo..."Dwarfed" is a very insulting label considering Yount is not a traditional "Power Hitter". He still had his fair share of HR's though. <BR/><BR/>Im sure if Rice could stay healthy things would be different, but ya know there has to be a 2nd place or runner up. Jim Rice is that runner up in just about every statistical category. Funny thing is, we will have this exact same argument once Frank Thomas is HOF eligable.SayHey Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721909040778832609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-14075759092898729832008-05-21T15:13:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:13:00.000-04:00Thats actually the most compelling argument I've h...Thats actually the most compelling argument I've heard for Rice.<BR/><BR/>That and he played in an era where On-Base didn't matter as much as being a "Run producer" that was allowed to strike out a lot.Dewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502783621058436874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-13103709974914409042008-05-21T15:11:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:11:00.000-04:00I was merely giving you an example of how Rice dwa...I was merely giving you an example of how Rice dwarfed Yount's numbers is all.<BR/><BR/>Here is another stat for you. When it comes to total base titles, Jim Rice won that title four times. So did Lou Gehrig, Chuck Klein and Dan Brouthers. Musial, Ted Williams, Babe, Cobb, Wagner, Hornsby and Hank have more total base titles, though A-Rod is currently tied with him.Jack Gonzo, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05402240056740725609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129216040599184876.post-53360019618856106692008-05-21T15:10:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:10:00.000-04:00Varitek also played in the Little League WS, but d...Varitek also played in the Little League WS, but did not win.<BR/><BR/>I'm not holding out much hope for Varitek, although he catches a great game. I'm going to be very angry when Posada gets in but Tek does not.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to Tek's HoF managing career though :)Dewey, Cheatem, & Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124710422026665958noreply@blogger.com