Spring training is getting ever closer, and with that in mind it's time to get a little bit more into the swing of things when it comes to baseball. There are so many time-honored traditions from this time of year---like reading top-prospect lists, thinking about who is going to be on my fantasy baseball team, looking at all the projected starting lineups and rotations, and (most important of all) insulting Juan Pierre.
With all these things in mind, my quote of the day comes from an online chat hosted by ESPN's Rob Neyer. The chat concerned whether Joe Girardi (new Yankees manager) will have a bigger impact than Joe Torre (new Dodgers manager). A reader named "Viktor" from Azusa, CA wrote the following:
"As long as Torre doesn't give Pierre the 668 AB's he got last season, he'll fit in just fine."
Comment: A-fucking-men!
Regarding Torre as Dodgers manager: This really ticks me off. I really really like Torre, and have a lot of respect for him. I couldn't root for him, though, considering the Yankees are the Evil Empire.
ReplyDeleteAnd now he manages the Dodgers, the only team that competes with the Yankees for my vitriol. Them and the BoSox (now that they've won the WS).
We couldn't he have gone to Chicago or something?
Torre seems to have more success with wealthier teams. ;)
ReplyDeleteHe does seem to be a calming influence, and I do think that will be good for us.