Greg Maddux may prove to be the best trade deadline move of them all.
I've known Greg for more than 20 years going back to when we played against each other in the minor leagues. It's funny to hear people only talk about how professional he is. The Greg Maddux that I know has always been one of the most fun-loving, off-the-wall people that I've ever met. I only mean this in a good way.
When most teams are as boring as watching the paint dry, Greg will keeps things loose in L.A., as well as provide the Hall of Fame leadership that he is known for. For a player with four Cy Young's, 20 postseason series appearances and 15 Gold Gloves, and all his wins, the one thing I respect the most about Greg is that he has never taken himself too seriously.
When he was traded to L.A., everyone was like, "great, he can teach all these guys how to be like Greg Maddux." Please, there is only one Greg Maddux. And even Greg said, "I'm not here to coach, I'm here to pitch and win ball games for The Dodgers."
For Brad Penny, Derek Lowe and the other pitchers and position players to learn from him, is to have fun. Yes, give yourself every chance to succeed by being ready, but don't be a gloomy jerk like Jeff Kent, the man who has said he doesn't want to have any friends when he leaves baseball. Hey Jeff, I think you have that one covered.
Greg Maddux leads by example, but he also has a heck of a time playing the game too. This should be the best example of one of the greatest players ever to play baseball, being one of the best guys you'll ever meet.
TOTALLY AGREE. GREG MADDUX ON THE DODGERS SPELLS POSTSEASON. NO QUESTION, ONE OF THE BEST HURLERS TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE OF THE LAST TWO DECADES. ROB DIBBLE, YOU CALLED IT!
I agree 1000%. Class, class, class... But people tend to forget the guy can pitch. Put him after a Brad Penny in the rotation and the team they are playing goes from 97mph, to movement, changing speeds, and pin point control. This guy is one of my faves and puts his team before everbody else. Rob...good call!
While LA getting Maddux was a great deal, I think the Yanks getting Abreu and Lidle was the best deal. Being a Philadelphia fan it pains me to say that, but the Yankees lineup, with the addition of Abreu, is phenominal - especially when Matsui and Sheffield return. They also needed a 5th starter and Lidle fits that bill perfectly. I think New York distanced itself from the rest of the strong AL with that trade, in which they gave up very little, exceot for taking on Abreu's contract. But it's the Yankees, they have the money.
the reason this blog and rose's blog don't get any responses like others sports blogs is because you people never even acknowledge that people are alive on your blogs just like you do on your show. You're sinking into the sunset and cancellation is likely only a whisper away. You are sports elitists and think you're better than anyone else. The only person with any personality is Salley and the rest of you pontificate without even a nod to those who agree OR disagree with you. No wonder you have no blog fans nor do you have any regular posted blogs. Just the odd outdated leftovers. Waste of space.
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Rob Dibble was named a full-time co-host of BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW PERIOD in April 2005. The outspoken, all-star reliever is a perfect fit for the most irreverent sports show on television.
Dibble, who is best known as one of the Reds' hard throwing "Nasty Boys," along with Norm Charlton and Randy Myers, won a World Series with the Reds in 1990.
