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Friday, April 04, 2008 |
Reviewing The LoDuca Deal
SportsHubLA reviews the Paul Lo Duca deal nearly four years later:
Forget that the presence of Lo Duca would’ve blocked Russell Martin’s development, and Guillermo Mota’s flameout, and that Finley was gotten for a song. Critics of the trade have never confronted the salient question, which is this: In cutting ties with an aging free agent catcher in favor of a young Top 20 starter entering his prime, isn’t it just possible that Paul DePodesta had enough foresight to recognize a 2008 spreadsheet opportunity when he saw it in 2004? Isn’t it foolish to pass judgment on a long-term move in the short-term? And isn’t it senseless to treat “character” and “leadership” as if they’re static features, especially when you’re talking about 25-year-old jocks?Don't expect Bill Plaschke to admit as much, though. What I don't get is why he's so esteemed by his peers.
Labels: dodgers, history, trades
Comments:
I don't understand it either, scareduck. Plaschke is just not a good writer. He doesn't use language well; he rarely demonstrates the ability to write a multi-sentence paragraph; he has never once expressed an original thought in his columns; and his general lack of knowledge concerning the subjects he writes about is alarming and unprofessional. I truly believe that the only reason he ever receives these accolades is because he knows how to play the sob story...the one that's meant to pull at one's heartstrings.
Again...you really should have watched The Wire, especially the final season that took a look at the newspaper business.
Again...you really should have watched The Wire, especially the final season that took a look at the newspaper business.
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