Comments on: The Dip: Stench On The Bench

By: Smokey

Smokey — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:21:07 +0000

“First off, go f*ck yourself.” – rivlez

Real mature asshole. Let’s see, I never said the Mets don’t have anything to give, just said the Phils have a far better Minor League system. Truth. When did Phillies fans become experts on the Mets minor league system? Hmm…I don’t know. Good question. Maybe it happened when a little thing called technology came along and enabled those Phillies fans to use the “Internet” to check websites like Mets.com or Google for stats and analysis in a whopping total of 3 minutes, if that. Middle of the pack? I would still say understatement but we can call it that if you’d like. I like that a little better than when you implied that the Phillies “don’t have a great farm system themselves” like the Mets. And remember, no one ever said they are called “GUARANTEES” jackass, but those prospects make up minor league systems for MLB teams, and the way those “PROSPECTS” perform during the season effects how they are valued as potential future Major League players, and determines the ranking of said minor league systems.

By: maxhole

maxhole — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:12:36 +0000

hate to say it, but agreed. stop writing better articles than your message board posts so i can hate on you again…

By: Jason Bintliff

Jason Bintliff — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:15:14 +0000

Hey Dipsy…
good stuff dude!

By: Tom G

Tom G — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:03:23 +0000

Need a RH bat who can play mulitple positions in Outfield…damn…had the chance to sign Andrew Jones before season…

Amaro has not do a good job of building a team

By: The Dipsy

The Dipsy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:30:32 +0000

Kevin – I hear the Jays wanna dumps Wells. I think it might take less pitching from us if Wells gets involved.

The Dipsy

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:23:03 +0000

It’ll take more than that (pitching) to get Doc and Wells

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:19:04 +0000

Bruntlett for MVB. Most Valuable Beard.

The Jays wouldn’t even pick up the phone if the Mets called.

By: Havoc

Havoc — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:13:56 +0000

I hope you’re right Chuck…

I’m worried that the dipsy might be correct… god I’d hate to have that Wells contract…

By: The Dipsy

The Dipsy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:14:32 +0000

Just for shits and giggles, would the Phillies EVER entertain giving up Werth and taking on Vernon Wells in a Halladay deal that does NOT require us giving up Brown/Taylor/Happ/Drabek? For example, and I’m not suggesting this, something like Halladay/Wells for Werth/Marson/Donald/Carrasco?

The Dipsy

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:10:52 +0000

Also, I think if Charlie can work Mayberry into the lineup twice a week or so then he will be a lot more effective. The kid needs ABs.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:08:38 +0000

Havoc,I can’t see Werth being traded…wouldn’t make sense. I think while Mayberry is young and not yet seasoned, his potential is a lot greater than carrying 3 catchers. And Coste isn’t really that much of an upgrade in the PH role. Bako is an ok back-up catcher but can’t hit a lick. It’s kind of a weird move, but I can definitely see the upside to it.

By: The Dipsy

The Dipsy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:00:54 +0000

There are many things I don’t understand right now. For tonite’s game our right handed pinch hitters are Mayberry and Bruntlett. Something must be in the wind. I guess Coste wasn’t even worth a suspect let alone a borderline prospect.

The Dipsy

By: Big Daddy

Big Daddy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:50:06 +0000

Kennedy:

As a fan and college baseball coach I have followed Mayberry’s career closely; he is not ready yet. Too many holes in his uppercut swing, alot of trouble with curves and cutters. He has improved on pitch selection and hitting the slider in the strike zone. Good fielder, enthusiastic and great genes. He should be in Triple A and not in the majors at this time

By: Havoc

Havoc — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:36:51 +0000

This is a strange Phillies move… If we’re simply making room for Ibanez why wouldn’t we send down Mayberry, we’re obviously not keeping him as a right handed pinch hitter. Unless we had just decided that carrying 3 catchers is pointless…

My concern is that we’re keeping Mayberry up because the phils are working a trade involving Werth… the only thing that doesn’t fit there would be the Jays don’t have room for our outfield, unless the Phils are offering to take on Vernon Wells contract. I can’t see that since it makes Oliver Perez 36 million deal look awesome.

By: The Big Dipper

The Big Dipper — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:25:26 +0000

Yes he is now an Astro. His Phillies career is over at least for now, until we convince Wade to trade him back to us for a bag of used balls and broken bats.

The Big Dipper

By: Manny

Manny — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:15:35 +0000

Does that mean “see ya Coste” for good???

By: The Big Dipper

The Big Dipper — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:11:25 +0000

According to ScottLauber via twitter Coste was sent down to make room for Ibanez and was claimed by the Astros. I guess so much for him being a staple on the bench. Dipsy you suck. The only reason I waste my time reading your nonsense is so I can laugh at how stupid it is.

The Big Dipper

By: Kennedy

Kennedy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:52:36 +0000

I doubt Salazar would be a significant improvement, especially one worth all but the most marginal of prospects. I wonder how good his glove is at this point?

By: The Dipsy

The Dipsy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:41:13 +0000

RE: Kennedy. I am not a ballplayer, a coach, a scout, an executive, or hot dog vendor. When a guy is hitting .200 (Mayberry) that really tells me all I need to know. Skew the numbers whichever way you want. His OPS is this, his SLG is that, his EPT is another thing. I know that he gets one hit every five times he bats. He’s fine defensively. And perhaps if ANY other righty on the bench could hit it wouldn’t be so bad. He has also striked out 18 times in 45 ABs. I can’t defend him as you can.

The Dipsy

By: Petey Pablo

Petey Pablo — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:34:08 +0000

rivlez – Agree 100%. I think the Phils should make any reasonable trade because we need pitching and you don’t get any better pitching than Doc. Drabek/Taylor/Knapp/Donald and don’t look back.