I found it curious that Bobby estimated Yu would win 10-12 games for the Rangers in 2012. That is alot of money for what is essentially a third or fourth starter on a championship-level team.
… like many of us, are going to have to get used to the idea that the “wins” stat for a starting pitcher means almost nothing these days, with almost no complete games and the large bullpens teams have.
Darvish could “win” 12 games and still be a very effective pitcher.
I was going to post something, but I’m glad I waited since I wouldn’t have had this video.
I thought Bobby Scales did very well on TV. I can’t remember ever hearing him talk before. I would not be surprised to see him on MLBN if he doesn’t wind up coaching as others have alluded to.
Do you think a career AAA guy could land a MLBN or ESPN job? I wonder how they compare a playing career to pure talent of speech.
Jose Mota has had a long career as a broadcaster for the Angels. Scales might not start out on the MLB Network, but I bet like his minor league career, he could work his way up.
Scales is well-liked and has a good baseball mind. (You have to be to have a minor league career that long. They don’t put up with you with that kind of talent if you’re a mean idiot.) I’ve wanted him to manage in the Cubs system when he retires, but going into broadcasting might be a good career choice for him too.
I hope he does come back and manage in the Cubs system.
But you’re right, broadcasting might work well for him too. IIRC, he’s been a teacher in the offseason before, so public speaking (of a sort) is something he’s already done.
Interesting that Darvish did Nippon Ham a favor by going through the posting process now. He still would’ve been pretty valuable as a 27-year-old starter had he waited.
And Bobby Scales is wise to do stuff like this. He’s very well spoken.
Bobby did well on TV.
He probably has another career waiting for him.
I found it curious that Bobby estimated Yu would win 10-12 games for the Rangers in 2012. That is alot of money for what is essentially a third or fourth starter on a championship-level team.
Jose's Eyelid - December 21, 2011
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… like many of us, are going to have to get used to the idea that the “wins” stat for a starting pitcher means almost nothing these days, with almost no complete games and the large bullpens teams have.
Darvish could “win” 12 games and still be a very effective pitcher.
Al Yellon - December 21, 2011
I saw this yesterday.
I was going to post something, but I’m glad I waited since I wouldn’t have had this video.
I thought Bobby Scales did very well on TV. I can’t remember ever hearing him talk before. I would not be surprised to see him on MLBN if he doesn’t wind up coaching as others have alluded to.
Do you think a career AAA guy could land a MLBN or ESPN job? I wonder how they compare a playing career to pure talent of speech.
Tat14 - December 21, 2011
Sure
Jose Mota has had a long career as a broadcaster for the Angels. Scales might not start out on the MLB Network, but I bet like his minor league career, he could work his way up.
Scales is well-liked and has a good baseball mind. (You have to be to have a minor league career that long. They don’t put up with you with that kind of talent if you’re a mean idiot.) I’ve wanted him to manage in the Cubs system when he retires, but going into broadcasting might be a good career choice for him too.
Josh Timmers - December 21, 2011
I hope he does come back and manage in the Cubs system.
But you’re right, broadcasting might work well for him too. IIRC, he’s been a teacher in the offseason before, so public speaking (of a sort) is something he’s already done.
Al Yellon - December 21, 2011
Hadn't seen this.
Interesting that Darvish did Nippon Ham a favor by going through the posting process now. He still would’ve been pretty valuable as a 27-year-old starter had he waited.
And Bobby Scales is wise to do stuff like this. He’s very well spoken.
daver - December 21, 2011
years of teaching i am sure helped
Cubbie-Tim - December 21, 2011
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