GREEDY Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 For years on this board and others, I have bashed Dye's defense in RF and I have been met with a fair share of protest. Some more dellusional than others, but for the most part it seemed that more people than not think JD was/is a solid option in RF. And clearly, a strong majority, if not all MLB GMs seem to believe that Jermaine cannot play as an everday outfielder; and JD doesn't want to be paid as a 4th OF or DH, hence the current extra time to spend with the fam. So what rock did all of you crawl under this offseason? And is Hawk or Rongey under there with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 QUOTE (GREEDY @ Mar 20, 2010 -> 09:59 PM) For years on this board and others, I have bashed Dye's defense in RF and I have been met with a fair share of protest. Some more dellusional than others, but for the most part it seemed that more people than not think JD was/is a solid option in RF. And clearly, a strong majority, if not all MLB GMs seem to believe that Jermaine cannot play as an everday outfielder; and JD doesn't want to be paid as a 4th OF or DH, hence the current extra time to spend with the fam. So what rock did all of you crawl under this offseason? And is Hawk or Rongey under there with you? You have it completely backward. I believe the majority of posters knew he wasn't a great outfielder, especially in the last three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 By last year almost nobody, except for like 2 or 3 posters, still thought he was a good defensive RF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 You should be a GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 QUOTE (GREEDY @ Mar 20, 2010 -> 08:59 PM) For years on this board and others, I have bashed Dye's defense in RF and I have been met with a fair share of protest. Some more dellusional than others, but for the most part it seemed that more people than not think JD was/is a solid option in RF. And clearly, a strong majority, if not all MLB GMs seem to believe that Jermaine cannot play as an everday outfielder; and JD doesn't want to be paid as a 4th OF or DH, hence the current extra time to spend with the fam. So what rock did all of you crawl under this offseason? And is Hawk or Rongey under there with you? You sure you got the right board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Screw you! Those long galloping strides out there made up for tons of ground on balls he didn't track off the bat right away! He was the type of player you knew would always be willing to sacrifice his body at the fence if only he could beat the ball there. On top of all of that, the man was what...6 foot 4? Massive height advantage that most right fielders don't have. He was and always will be the greatest defensive right fielder in Sox history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I don't think I've ever read a thread title on these boards and been more confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Mar 21, 2010 -> 12:24 AM) Screw you! Those long galloping strides out there made up for tons of ground on balls he didn't track off the bat right away! He was the type of player you knew would always be willing to sacrifice his body at the fence if only he could beat the ball there. On top of all of that, the man was what...6 foot 4? Massive height advantage that most right fielders don't have. He was and always will be the greatest defensive right fielder in Sox history! If he could get within range of the ball, he could make some catches (that he wouldn't need to if he were faster) and he could play the wall well. That's about it though, his range sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisoxfan09 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 If he could get within range of the ball, he could make some catches (that he wouldn't need to if he were faster) and he could play the wall well. That's about it though, his range sucked. I do recall a couple of catches right at the fence or him jumping up at the fence. He was not afraid of the Cell fence at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Mar 21, 2010 -> 05:54 AM) I do recall a couple of catches right at the fence or him jumping up at the fence. He was not afraid of the Cell fence at all. Obviously Wise's catch was more impressive and remembered, but if I recall correctly, JD snagged a ball from the top of the fence in the early innings. Or maybe it was the No-Hitter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 They are off reading a better thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 QUOTE (GREEDY @ Mar 20, 2010 -> 09:59 PM) For years on this board and others, I have bashed Dye's defense in RF and I have been met with a fair share of protest. Some more dellusional than others, but for the most part it seemed that more people than not think JD was/is a solid option in RF. And clearly, a strong majority, if not all MLB GMs seem to believe that Jermaine cannot play as an everday outfielder; and JD doesn't want to be paid as a 4th OF or DH, hence the current extra time to spend with the fam. So what rock did all of you crawl under this offseason? And is Hawk or Rongey under there with you? FWIW, threads started with veiled personal attacks aren't any better than responses with them. Consider this a warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 QUOTE (GREEDY @ Mar 20, 2010 -> 09:59 PM) For years on this board and others, I have bashed Dye's defense in RF and I have been met with a fair share of protest. Some more dellusional than others, but for the most part it seemed that more people than not think JD was/is a solid option in RF. And clearly, a strong majority, if not all MLB GMs seem to believe that Jermaine cannot play as an everday outfielder; and JD doesn't want to be paid as a 4th OF or DH, hence the current extra time to spend with the fam. So what rock did all of you crawl under this offseason? And is Hawk or Rongey under there with you? Did that feel good? Put your finger in your ears, stick out your tongue, and repeat your post. Most posters here have the baseball acumen to accurately access JD's defense. They can also discuss his strengths and weaknesses like adults instead of like a bunch of 3rd graders on a playground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I read the thread title, rubbed my eyes, and it was still there. I made a pot of coffee, chugged it, and thread was still there. I slapped myself a few times, and it was still there. So, I've decided to see a doctor...maybe I had a stroke and I don't know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Mar 21, 2010 -> 06:24 AM) Screw you! Those long galloping strides out there made up for tons of ground on balls he didn't track off the bat right away! He was the type of player you knew would always be willing to sacrifice his body at the fence if only he could beat the ball there. On top of all of that, the man was what...6 foot 4? Massive height advantage that most right fielders don't have. He was and always will be the greatest defensive right fielder in Sox history! I agree. Plus Greedy has no business making insulting comments to people on this board. He has ewvery right to express his opinion and have his side heard as we all do, but being nasty isn't right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Warrior Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I agree. Plus Greedy has no business making insulting comments to people on this board. He has ewvery right to express his opinion and have his side heard as we all do, but being nasty isn't right You need to learn how to detect sarcasm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I'm pretty sure the only person the past 3 or 4 years that said Dye was anything but a bad defensive player at this point was Hawk Harrelson, and even he now says the OF defense is vastly improved and it isn't because Juan Pierre will be throwing flyballs back to the infield from LF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREEDY Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 21, 2010 -> 10:07 AM) FWIW, threads started with veiled personal attacks aren't any better than responses with them. Consider this a warning. Personal attacks? What are you talking about? A warning? For what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREEDY Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Mar 21, 2010 -> 12:27 PM) I agree. Plus Greedy has no business making insulting comments to people on this board. He has ewvery right to express his opinion and have his side heard as we all do, but being nasty isn't right Who did I insult? What the f***! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Your original title was (intentionally or unintentionally) challenging people to attack you and your opinion by "calling them out" on their own opinions of JD. The site doesn't need people starting threads while phrasing things in that way. It just makes people upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 This thread is like 3 years too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 QUOTE (GREEDY @ Mar 20, 2010 -> 09:59 PM) For years on this board and others, I have bashed Dye's defense in RF and I have been met with a fair share of protest. Some more dellusional than others, but for the most part it seemed that more people than not think JD was/is a solid option in RF. And clearly, a strong majority, if not all MLB GMs seem to believe that Jermaine cannot play as an everday outfielder; and JD doesn't want to be paid as a 4th OF or DH, hence the current extra time to spend with the fam. So what rock did all of you crawl under this offseason? And is Hawk or Rongey under there with you? QUOTE (GREEDY @ Mar 21, 2010 -> 03:26 PM) Who did I insult? What the f***! Most people would believe it is insulting to be called delusional and being asked what rock you crawled under. The opurpose of the trhead was not to discuss or even debate a player and his abilities, the thread was basically you calling out posters who disagreed with you. But I can see where you are confused over who was insulted because the list of people that disagreed with you about Dye's defense is basically zero from any threads I could find in a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I always said I didn't think Dye was as bad as everybody said in rf, but I shouldn't reopen that can of worms, lest somebody come out to KC and hit me in the head with a bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 21, 2010 -> 04:29 PM) Your original title was (intentionally or unintentionally) challenging people to attack you and your opinion by "calling them out" on their own opinions of JD. The site doesn't need people starting threads while phrasing things in that way. It just makes people upset. At the same point who cares, calling people out sometimes lead to good discussions and we are all adults or at least highschoolers on this message board no need to be so overly protective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 How the hell is JD out of baseball at 36? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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