The Wit And Wisdom Of Jim Leyland
And why should we, as Cubs fans, care about what the Tigers manager has to say?
Because of this article in today's Detroit Free Press, in which Leyland speaks of a certain 2006 Tiger acquisition:
Reached later Thursday by the Free Press, Leyland said, "We're not ripping Neifi. He was a hell of a player, and we thought we were getting a similar player to that, but Neifi simply did not perform well. 'Terrible' is an exaggeration.
"We're going to look at this in spring training. If he's capable of performing, he'll be on the team. If not, obviously we made a mistake. The fact of the matter is that he did not play well in Detroit. I stand behind that. That's just a fact."
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Well
by danimal15 on Jan 19, 2007 11:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jim Hendry 1
by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 11:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Talk about a slam...
by Imtrejo on Jan 19, 2007 11:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Retired?
by Al on Jan 19, 2007 11:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure they will pay him
If he didn't play this season but was still paid, would he be eligable for the Hall of Fame in five years or six? Not that Niefi has any shot(at all), just curious.
by Imtrejo on Jan 19, 2007 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This year doesn't matter.
Here are the eligibility rules; the relevant part is:
A baseball player must have been active as a player in the Major Leagues at some time during a period beginning twenty (20) years before and ending five (5) years prior to election.
Player must have played in each of ten (10) Major League championship seasons, some part of which must have been within the period described in 3 (A).
Player shall have ceased to be an active player in the Major Leagues at least five (5) calendar years preceding the election but may be otherwise connected with baseball.
In case of the death of an active player or a player who has been retired for less than five (5) full years, a candidate who is otherwise eligible shall be eligible in the next regular election held at least six (6) months after the date of death or after the end of the five (5) year period, whichever occurs first.
Any player on Baseball's ineligible list shall not be an eligible candidate.
by Al on Jan 20, 2007 3:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So,
by Imtrejo on Jan 20, 2007 3:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No...
by Al on Jan 20, 2007 3:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are misunderstanding my question
Sorry for the confusion, and over such an absurd idea. Neifi Perez for the Hall of Fame, HA!
by Imtrejo on Jan 20, 2007 3:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Absurd, absolutely.
by Al on Jan 20, 2007 5:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious.
by Teamsleep on Jan 19, 2007 1:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
In a word...
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 19, 2007 1:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I had a good chuckle
by stelmodad on Jan 19, 2007 1:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hysterical
BTW, Jose F Macias was just signed by the Nats. (Apologies if this is being discussed elsewhere - I'm posting from my phone and can't browse as easily.)
by 08Cubs on Jan 19, 2007 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Big Difference between a Players' Manager...
Now Dusty would be making excuses left and right and giving a spot to Neifi or any minor leaguer in the system who could playe better and cheaper.
Although Leyalnd was a little too harsh here the bottom line is that Neifi knows what's at stake and he knows he has to bring it...Whereas with Dusty he'd know that he has sweet gig in the bag. I actually like Neifi and hope that he can get it together and win a roster spot , I'd love to see him rise to the challenge.
by DudeVf11 on Jan 19, 2007 11:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

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