Sportsnet in focus on AA (AKA "Rogers show on blowing AA")

[The_DH]

Right now. Trying to explain how great he was but was limited. Somehow Ubaldo was not worth the price but Buerle was for 19 mill plus prospects.

[TheHurl]

f*** that shot of his fat ass walking away made me laugh hysterically. Actually it's not as much of a PR piece as I thought. They played the Boras interview where he talked about their not going over 5 years is like starting always with 2 strikes.

 

My TV reeks of alcohol every time Beest speaks

[The_DH]

Thar scene reminded me of the Penguin from Batman. What a corporate blowjob that was. The truth is simply that AA built a last place team. He traded his assets away and didnt understand valuation. Nobody said they had to have the policies they do.

[dineke]

I'm really confused by the thread title.

[TheHurl]

I'm really confused by the thread title.

 

Rogers show on - blowing AA

 

Better?

[Anemic0ffense]

Yeah I know we're only 7 games in, and "It's only April", but this team looks no different than last year. Sadly, a .500ish season might be enough to save the jobs of Beeston and AA. I honestly would rather watch them tank the rest of the way, than cocktease the fanbase by hanging in there until August, and inevitably falling 10+ out of the WC and division. This is why we've seen the sustained medicority since 1993. We've had completely awful seasons mixed in, but mostly seasons filled with just enough positives and injuries for poor leadership to hold on to their jobs. 2 abysmal seasons in a row might be enough for this team to finally clean house. Again sadly, that's all we can root for this year.

[JJippidy]

2 abysmal seasons in a row might be enough for this team to finally clean house. Again sadly, that's all we can root for this year.

 

3 seasons... they've finished no closer than 22 games back of first the previous 2 years.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

f*** that shot of his fat ass walking away made me laugh hysterically. Actually it's not as much of a PR piece as I thought. They played the Boras interview where he talked about their not going over 5 years is like starting always with 2 strikes.

 

My TV reeks of alcohol every time Beest speaks

 

He's so bottom-heavy. He is an absolute physical disaster. I dunno if it's the stress that's getting to him but he's put on 50+ pounds since getting the job a few years ago.

 

Get this man into a squat rack.

[G-Snarls]

Did you hear the not-well-covered up anger he has at Ervin Santana??

[G-Snarls]

At least AA says semi smart things

 

Beeston just sounds like a senile/drunk old buffoon. He was almost incomprehensible at times.

[G-Snarls]

Also, as much as I thought it would be a fluff piece on AA, it really wasn't. They showed the good and the bad. and raised all kinds of questions about his decisions.

[TheHurl]

I like when Beest said something about reading bad things about himself online gets to AA. I wonder if he has ever read a fat joke

[The_DH]

You Canadians are very liberal with what you allow on TV.

 

Are they just discussing techniques, or are they showing it happen? I'm surprised AA agreed to be filmed, if the latter.

Then you should have seen the reach around by JPR.

[Olerud363]

At least AA says semi smart things

 

Beeston just sounds like a senile/drunk old buffoon. He was almost incomprehensible at times.

 

I think the younger people on this board don't realize how easily a buffoon could become president of the Blue Jays. Everybody thinks that Beeston "built" the 1992/1993 teams. But Beeston got the pres job in 89. How long does it take one to dramatically effect the course of a franchise?? About 4 or 5 years.

 

The World Series wins happened because of Pat Gillick and Peter Hardy and the talent base that was allready there. 94-2014 is a reflection of Beeston, AA, Godfrey, JP. Ash.

[Olerud363]

I like when Beest said something about reading bad things about himself online gets to AA. I wonder if he has ever read a fat joke

 

Is he as fat as Ash?? I mean really what is the difference between Ash and AA??

 

AA - didn't get the male pattern baldness gene.

Ash - didn't trade the farm system.

[JFD]

I'm really confused by the thread title.

 

you and me both.

[G-Snarls]

you and me both.

 

DH and Hurl being silly with thread title

 

After that Saturday game, Sportsnet showed a 30 minute documentary on Alex Anthopoulos. Called "Focus" I think.

 

If you were watching on TV Saturday you'd understand what this thread was referring to. If you weren't you'd have no idea.

[G-Snarls]

If they show it online it's worth watching.

 

Reasons

 

Tells you real story of what happened with Santana

 

Fat ass walking away shot of AA from behind

 

Beeston complete clown comments to fuel our justifiable hate of the pompous ass

[TheHurl]

If they show it online it's worth watching.

 

Reasons

 

Fat ass walking away shot of AA from behind

 

Someone has to get me a gif of that. I'm no where near tech savvy enough for that

[G-Snarls]

FTR: King willing to do a screen cap and GIF conversion of AA's fat ass

 

Don't know what that says about him but thanks man. Taking one for the team. LOL

Edited April 7, 2014 by G-Snarls

[G-Snarls]

Promo here but don't see the whole video anywhere

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/alex-anthopoulos-in-focus-promo/

[G-Snarls]

Yeah, I couldn't find it either, I guess they plan on airing it again.

 

Next airing they should omit the Beeston quotes. It's embarrassing to the organization.

 

"He's only 36 years old!!". "2013 was probably the best learning experience of his life!!"

[G-Snarls]

There were some JP Ricciardi clips that I liked a lot

[Sammy225]

I thought there was a show on this already..... My big fat greek GM

[Anemic0ffense]

3 seasons... they've finished no closer than 22 games back of first the previous 2 years.

 

You're right. I mainly meant if they had 2 consecutive awful years with a high payroll.

[Captain Adama]

Is he as fat as Ash?? I mean really what is the difference between Ash and AA??

 

AA - didn't get the male pattern baldness gene.

Ash - didn't trade the farm system.

 

Is it ironic I saw this comment while browsing Michael Young's fangraphs page?

[G-Snarls]

Is it posted online yet?

 

It is now!

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/alex-anthopoulos-state-of-the-franchise/

[Olerud363]

Is it ironic I saw this comment while browsing Michael Young's fangraphs page?

 

He did get burnt on Loiza/Young.

 

But managed to make moves, even exciting moves without giving up what were regarded a "a" prospects.

 

Got David Cone coming off a Cy Young for b-prospects (with Delgado, Green, Gonzales, Stewart all in the system, managed to pull off the trade without using them).

 

Got Clemens in free-agency.

 

Got minor pieces, Stanley, Santiago, Fletcher, for little.

[G-Snarls]

Fat ass shot starts at 16:46

 

#PearShape

[The_DH]

He did get burnt on Loiza/Young.

 

But managed to make moves, even exciting moves without giving up what were regarded a "a" prospects.

 

Got David Cone coming off a Cy Young for b-prospects (with Delgado, Green, Gonzales, Stewart all in the system, managed to pull off the trade without using them).

 

Got Clemens in free-agency.

 

Got minor pieces, Stanley, Santiago, Fletcher, for little.

 

Actually I remember the Clemens one. That was supposedly all done by Beeston believe it or not. He negotiated one of the first opt outs.