Blue Jays talk with Mike Wilner

[guylaroche5]

don't feel like reviving the old thread as it's probably ancient but did anyone see the latest blue jays talk? mike got into a fight with a STAT NERD and i actually found the argument rather entertaining

 

http://pmd.fan590.com/podcasts/blue_jays_this_week/bjtw_20140816_230847--BlueJaysTalk---August-16---Saturday.mp3

 

it starts around the 14:00 mark

Edited August 17, 2014 by guylaroche5
correcting time

[NorthOf49]

Chase Headley's already over 1 WAR for the Yankees lol. Who needs him? We have Danny Valencia!

[burlingtonbandit]

Even if Headley were to get hurt its worth the risk of giving u a couple low level prospects for. I don't get the argument of "you expect Lawrie to come back" because Lawrie could of just slid over to second base... An upgrade is an upgrade no matter how you do it.

[GNick49]

I just can't stand to listen to Wilner

[labadee]

I just can't stand to listen to Wilner

 

It was hilarious how mad the caller got. But i agree, anytime someone disagrees with him, he dismisses them as incorrect.

[jays4life19]

lol. " Sam, Yelling at me is not going to help".

[TDotttt2005]

Whats hilarious is that his ultimate argument against Headley is "He'd already be on the DL by now"

 

Good analysis Wilner. And you know if the Jays did get Headley, Wilner would be the one spouting the peripheral stats to any callers saying that we got this guy and he's only hitting .241.

[reedjohnsonfan]

The Wilner show has gotten so boring. I wonder if his job is in jeopardy.

[Deadpool]

The Wilner show has gotten so boring. I wonder if his job is in jeopardy.

 

Short answer: No

 

Long answer: Absolutely not, he gets listeners (and the cost of his show is virtually nothing) which is all that matters.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Short answer: No

 

Long answer: Absolutely not, he gets listeners (and the cost of his show is virtually nothing) which is all that matters.

 

Does he get a lot of listeners still? How have his ratings relative to the team's popularity been during the last couple of seasons? I've completely stopped tuning into his show, doubt I'm the only one who's gotten bored of his same old stuff.

[burlingtonbandit]

Wilner will always use stats that appeal to his argument. If Headley was hitting .300 and only had under a .700 OPS e would be saying how he has no power. I actually don't mind him too much but he always has to sound like he is right which I find really annoying.

[TheHurl]

Is that our Sam?

 

a small upgrade is still an upgrade. If the asset we gave up was actually Francisco (which I don't actually believe it was) then his argument of "don't give up an asset to get a Chase Headley" doesn't work.

[BigCecil]

I listen to Baghdad Bob for the macabre factor mostly. Some of the callers are awful. I can't believe it was Juan for Headley. Lawrie or not it was a piece we could have used if the price was realistic. His D alone is such a upgrade and put lawrie at 2nd to finish the year. His obp has been solid.

[burlingtonbandit]

I listen to Baghdad Bob for the macabre factor mostly. Some of the callers are awful. I can't believe it was Juan for Headley. Lawrie or not it was a piece we could have used if the price was realistic. His D alone is such a upgrade. His obp has been solid.

 

It wasn't Francisco for Headley straight up, the report was false. Still I'm sure the price was maybe a lower level prospect and maybe another org guy in addition to Francisco or someone like that.

[JFD]

question of the day. do you feel sorry for Twin fans?

[Vincent]

I just can't stand to listen to Wilner

 

I love how everyone says this but every other day there's a Mike Wilner thread...