Bird fans crapping on Pie

Luis Montanez is not happy with being sent down in deference to Felix Pie, and Oriole fans are rallying on his behalf. Some of the comments suggesting Andy McPhail has a hard-on for Pie are priceless. I give these Birdo fans a lot of credit because many have already figured out that Felix Pie cannot hit his way out of a paperbag.

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You know

So often I read through a post and think “this person sounds a lot like Blue Mike” . . . and then I look down a line and realize it is you, Mike. I’m not saying I either agree or disagree with your point here or otherwise, but you have a way of going about saying them that is unmistakably . . . you.

by madcow256 on Apr 1, 2009 11:50 PM CDT reply actions

is it just me

or has Pie turned out to be Joey Gathright with lesser upside at this point?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 2, 2009 12:41 AM CDT reply actions

ha

nice one

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Apr 2, 2009 8:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Felix still has plenty of upside - and, yes, more than Gathright.

Don’t forget this is spring training. Having said that, I really have no personal attachment to Pie anymore. Honestly, reading that thread, I’m kinda glad Hendry traded him just so he’s no longer a huge question mark on the Cubs roster.

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 2, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions

It's just you.

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by Kansas25 on Apr 2, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions

what has Pie done in his career

besides flop?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 2, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Joey Gathright is an upgrade over Felix Pie...now and forever

by BLou on Apr 2, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions

If you don't see...

how a 24 year old former top prospect who has performed well at AAA has ‘more upside’ than a 27 year old with only one season of ML success (and only 74 games in that season) than you are either completely stubborn or completely stupid.

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by Kansas25 on Apr 2, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions

but that was not what i asked, and you replied to my question:

“what has Pie done in his career besides flop?”

I understand Pie is younger, and did play well at AAA, but Hoff has shown more promise at MLB level than Pie. Pie has done nothing at MLB level to give me confidence in him. I wish him well, and I am glad he is no longer our headache.

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 2, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Alright...

try to keep up with the conversation. I disagreed with your original opinion, you responded, so I argued with your original point.

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by Kansas25 on Apr 2, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions

again

"what has Pie done in his career besides flop?"

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 2, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions

He's 24 with ML success...

That’s beside the point, however, as I originally just stating how ridiculous your statement about Gathright having more upside was.

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by Kansas25 on Apr 2, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions

ML= Minor League

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by Kansas25 on Apr 2, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Good grief

At some point the “upside” argument gets thrown out the window. Felix Pie lacks the fundamental ability to hit major league pitching. He’s 24 and spent three seasons at Triple A ball for crying out loud.

by BLou on Apr 2, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm sick of hearing about "upside' when it comes to guys like Pie

Lou and Gerald Peary worked with him in winter ball two seasons ago to shorten his swing-he came into ST last year and, rather than stick with it, he went back to his old ways. I think they pretty much figured out then that he was uncoachable and would likely never be able to utilize the tools he has.

Add my voice to the chorus of fans glad that he’s no longer our problem

by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions

IIRC

Didn’t he turn down help as well at one time or another form the coaches?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 2, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I recall no such thing.

Kinda doubt that was an option.

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 2, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions

I was thinking KPat

OOPS!

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 2, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Now with him I could see it happening.

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 2, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions

it was him

he told Sarge to leave him alone, cuz Sarge had nothing to teach him about hitting.

forgive me for getting the two temporarily confused

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Which is interesting

since Terry Crowley, the Orioles hitting coach, was on air yesterday saying how happy he was with Pie’s last 40 at bats or so.

Now, I realize that’s part of his job to speak highly of his players, but I think the Orioles brass is going to give Pie every chance to realize his talent.

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by Bill Potter on Apr 2, 2009 9:39 AM CDT reply actions

That's like saying...

all BCBers are crapping all over Gregg. Yeah, some are, but most are actually waiting to form a judgment until he performs.

Montanez is a 27 year old with limited success in the minors. He has options while Pie does not. It makes sense for a struggling franchise to see if Pie can ever reach his potential.

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by Kansas25 on Apr 2, 2009 9:46 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs