Funny question on Neyer's chat

[badger1679666666]

Matt (Chicago): How can the Tigers avoid pulling a Dusty on Verlander's arm? Is a 6-man rotation likely?

 

Rob Neyer: (12:26 PM ET ) I don't think a six-man rotation is necessarily the answer, because then you're messing with not only Verlander, but with the routines of four other pitchers (three of whom you'll need in October). I think what I'd do instead is simply drop Verlander from the rotation for a couple of weeks. The Tigers have plenty of options for that slot, and their 92 percent chance of reaching the playoffs means they can probably live without Verlander for a bit. Especially if they widen their lead in August.

 

 

I quoted the whole thing, in case you wanted the answer, but it's pretty funny that even Tigers fans are referencing this as "pulling a Dusty".

 

Funny, and Sad for Woody and Prior.

[MustangMike]

Matt (Chicago): How can the Tigers avoid pulling a Dusty on Verlander's arm? Is a 6-man rotation likely?

 

Rob Neyer: (12:26 PM ET ) I don't think a six-man rotation is necessarily the answer, because then you're messing with not only Verlander, but with the routines of four other pitchers (three of whom you'll need in October). I think what I'd do instead is simply drop Verlander from the rotation for a couple of weeks. The Tigers have plenty of options for that slot, and their 92 percent chance of reaching the playoffs means they can probably live without Verlander for a bit. Especially if they widen their lead in August.

 

 

I quoted the whole thing, in case you wanted the answer, but it's pretty funny that even Tigers fans are referencing this as "pulling a Dusty".

 

Funny, and Sad for Woody and Prior.

 

Does public image mean anything to Hendry? The fans have been unhappy for 2 years now yet nothing is done but raising prices and not listening to the media and outside influences. Aren't we already the biggest laughing stock in sports, you'd think he'd try to make a splash to show he gives a cr*p about this team. DO SOMETHING

[YearofDaCubs]

Matt (Chicago): How can the Tigers avoid pulling a Dusty on Verlander's arm? Is a 6-man rotation likely?

 

Rob Neyer: (12:26 PM ET ) I don't think a six-man rotation is necessarily the answer, because then you're messing with not only Verlander, but with the routines of four other pitchers (three of whom you'll need in October). I think what I'd do instead is simply drop Verlander from the rotation for a couple of weeks. The Tigers have plenty of options for that slot, and their 92 percent chance of reaching the playoffs means they can probably live without Verlander for a bit. Especially if they widen their lead in August.

 

 

I quoted the whole thing, in case you wanted the answer, but it's pretty funny that even Tigers fans are referencing this as "pulling a Dusty".

 

Funny, and Sad for Woody and Prior.

 

Does public image mean anything to Hendry? The fans have been unhappy for 2 years now yet nothing is done but raising prices and not listening to the media and outside influences. Aren't we already the biggest laughing stock in sports, you'd think he'd try to make a splash to show he gives a cr*p about this team. DO SOMETHING

We are the biggest laughing stock. A waste of 100mil dollars is what the Cubs are. This team is pathetic, and at least some people recognize that the Cubs have idiots running this team.

[ToupeeOnFire]

I submitted this to urbandictionary.com (see here).

 

Maybe this phrase can achieve wider circulation.

[NorthsideAvenger]

Matt (Chicago): How can the Tigers avoid pulling a Dusty on Verlander's arm? Is a 6-man rotation likely?

 

Rob Neyer: (12:26 PM ET ) I don't think a six-man rotation is necessarily the answer, because then you're messing with not only Verlander, but with the routines of four other pitchers (three of whom you'll need in October). I think what I'd do instead is simply drop Verlander from the rotation for a couple of weeks. The Tigers have plenty of options for that slot, and their 92 percent chance of reaching the playoffs means they can probably live without Verlander for a bit. Especially if they widen their lead in August.

 

 

I quoted the whole thing, in case you wanted the answer, but it's pretty funny that even Tigers fans are referencing this as "pulling a Dusty".

 

Funny, and Sad for Woody and Prior.

 

Does public image mean anything to Hendry? The fans have been unhappy for 2 years now yet nothing is done but raising prices and not listening to the media and outside influences. Aren't we already the biggest laughing stock in sports, you'd think he'd try to make a splash to show he gives a cr*p about this team. DO SOMETHING

We are the biggest laughing stock. A waste of 100mil dollars is what the Cubs are. This team is pathetic, and at least some people recognize that the Cubs have idiots running this team.

 

I disagree. Cubs are the laughingstock in BASEBALL, but to me the New Tork Knicks are the laughingstock of ALL SPORTS. They are still paying three coaches (Chaney/Wilkens/Brown not to coach the Knicks) they've traded just about every first rd and/or 2nd rd pick for a mediocre veteran, their payroll is nearing OVER 105 million. They are simply a worse run team in sports. But the Cubs are giving the Knicks a run for their money.

[CubsBullsBears]

Matt (Chicago): How can the Tigers avoid pulling a Dusty on Verlander's arm? Is a 6-man rotation likely?

 

Rob Neyer: (12:26 PM ET ) I don't think a six-man rotation is necessarily the answer, because then you're messing with not only Verlander, but with the routines of four other pitchers (three of whom you'll need in October). I think what I'd do instead is simply drop Verlander from the rotation for a couple of weeks. The Tigers have plenty of options for that slot, and their 92 percent chance of reaching the playoffs means they can probably live without Verlander for a bit. Especially if they widen their lead in August.

 

 

I quoted the whole thing, in case you wanted the answer, but it's pretty funny that even Tigers fans are referencing this as "pulling a Dusty".

 

Funny, and Sad for Woody and Prior.

 

Does public image mean anything to Hendry? The fans have been unhappy for 2 years now yet nothing is done but raising prices and not listening to the media and outside influences. Aren't we already the biggest laughing stock in sports, you'd think he'd try to make a splash to show he gives a cr*p about this team. DO SOMETHING

We are the biggest laughing stock. A waste of 100mil dollars is what the Cubs are. This team is pathetic, and at least some people recognize that the Cubs have idiots running this team.

 

I disagree. Cubs are the laughingstock in BASEBALL, but to me the New Tork Knicks are the laughingstock of ALL SPORTS. They are still paying three coaches (Chaney/Wilkens/Brown not to coach the Knicks) they've traded just about every first rd and/or 2nd rd pick for a mediocre veteran, their payroll is nearing OVER 105 million. They are simply a worse run team in sports. But the Cubs are giving the Knicks a run for their money.

Well unlike the Cubs, no one is pulling for them to suck majorly for good draft picks.

[soccer10k]

Matt (Chicago): How can the Tigers avoid pulling a Dusty on Verlander's arm? Is a 6-man rotation likely?

 

Rob Neyer: (12:26 PM ET ) I don't think a six-man rotation is necessarily the answer, because then you're messing with not only Verlander, but with the routines of four other pitchers (three of whom you'll need in October). I think what I'd do instead is simply drop Verlander from the rotation for a couple of weeks. The Tigers have plenty of options for that slot, and their 92 percent chance of reaching the playoffs means they can probably live without Verlander for a bit. Especially if they widen their lead in August.

 

 

I quoted the whole thing, in case you wanted the answer, but it's pretty funny that even Tigers fans are referencing this as "pulling a Dusty".

 

Funny, and Sad for Woody and Prior.

 

Does public image mean anything to Hendry? The fans have been unhappy for 2 years now yet nothing is done but raising prices and not listening to the media and outside influences. Aren't we already the biggest laughing stock in sports, you'd think he'd try to make a splash to show he gives a cr*p about this team. DO SOMETHING

We are the biggest laughing stock. A waste of 100mil dollars is what the Cubs are. This team is pathetic, and at least some people recognize that the Cubs have idiots running this team.

 

I disagree. Cubs are the laughingstock in BASEBALL, but to me the New Tork Knicks are the laughingstock of ALL SPORTS. They are still paying three coaches (Chaney/Wilkens/Brown not to coach the Knicks) they've traded just about every first rd and/or 2nd rd pick for a mediocre veteran, their payroll is nearing OVER 105 million. They are simply a worse run team in sports. But the Cubs are giving the Knicks a run for their money.

Well unlike the Cubs, no one is pulling for them to suck majorly for good draft picks.

 

That's because the Bulls had their best draft pick this year and I believe have their best 2007 pick as well. I wouldn't be pulling for my team to suck if I knew they wouldn't get their top draft pick (only in basketball and football).

[Banedon]

I submitted this to urbandictionary.com (see here).

 

Maybe this phrase can achieve wider circulation.

 

Says it was cancelled.

[MustangMike]

 

I disagree. Cubs are the laughingstock in BASEBALL, but to me the New Tork Knicks are the laughingstock of ALL SPORTS. They are still paying three coaches (Chaney/Wilkens/Brown not to coach the Knicks) they've traded just about every first rd and/or 2nd rd pick for a mediocre veteran, their payroll is nearing OVER 105 million. They are simply a worse run team in sports. But the Cubs are giving the Knicks a run for their money.

 

The problem is they are the longest running franchise without a title (right?). At the very least, we are at 100 years of waiting and again 20 games under .500. When you make movies and episodes of family guy about sucking, you know you're a joke.

[SoxFan76]

I disagree. Cubs are the laughingstock in BASEBALL, but to me the New Tork Knicks are the laughingstock of ALL SPORTS. They are still paying three coaches (Chaney/Wilkens/Brown not to coach the Knicks) they've traded just about every first rd and/or 2nd rd pick for a mediocre veteran, their payroll is nearing OVER 105 million. They are simply a worse run team in sports. But the Cubs are giving the Knicks a run for their money.

 

As much as I dislike the Cubs (not trolling, just stating a fact), they are not the laughing stock of sports. The Hawks and Knicks are much worse. I don't count Tampa Bay because at least they are in a small market.

[cbbryan]

Matt (Chicago): How can the Tigers avoid pulling a Dusty on Verlander's arm? Is a 6-man rotation likely?

 

Rob Neyer: (12:26 PM ET ) I don't think a six-man rotation is necessarily the answer, because then you're messing with not only Verlander, but with the routines of four other pitchers (three of whom you'll need in October). I think what I'd do instead is simply drop Verlander from the rotation for a couple of weeks. The Tigers have plenty of options for that slot, and their 92 percent chance of reaching the playoffs means they can probably live without Verlander for a bit. Especially if they widen their lead in August.

 

 

I quoted the whole thing, in case you wanted the answer, but it's pretty funny that even Tigers fans are referencing this as "pulling a Dusty".

 

Funny, and Sad for Woody and Prior.

 

Does public image mean anything to Hendry? The fans have been unhappy for 2 years now yet nothing is done but raising prices and not listening to the media and outside influences. Aren't we already the biggest laughing stock in sports, you'd think he'd try to make a splash to show he gives a cr*p about this team. DO SOMETHING

We are the biggest laughing stock. A waste of 100mil dollars is what the Cubs are. This team is pathetic, and at least some people recognize that the Cubs have idiots running this team.

 

I disagree. Cubs are the laughingstock in BASEBALL, but to me the New Tork Knicks are the laughingstock of ALL SPORTS. They are still paying three coaches (Chaney/Wilkens/Brown not to coach the Knicks) they've traded just about every first rd and/or 2nd rd pick for a mediocre veteran, their payroll is nearing OVER 105 million. They are simply a worse run team in sports. But the Cubs are giving the Knicks a run for their money.

Well unlike the Cubs, no one is pulling for them to suck majorly for good draft picks.

 

That's because the Bulls had their best draft pick this year and I believe have their best 2007 pick as well. I wouldn't be pulling for my team to suck if I knew they wouldn't get their top draft pick (only in basketball and football).

 

The Bulls have the option to flip-flop first round picks with the Knicks. Which means the Bulls will probably have another lotto pick next year.