Comments on: World Series hangover: Joba, Pedro and feelin’ good

By: Tank Foster

Tank Foster — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:49:45 +0000

We don’t have to call Pedro names. The best way to put someone like that in his place is to completely ignore him. Feeling as if you have to rub it in only makes it look like he is an important person.

I always thought he was interesting because he was as close to perfect as a pitcher can be, yet he had a fatal flaw. He simply couldn’t close the deal. Even at his peak, he would weaken late in the game. I think he knew it, and all the crap he did – throwing at players, his conduct in the fight, etc. – was compensation for what he knew was a weakness he couldn’t overcome.

While I wouldn’t go as far as to say I pity him, his status now, as a washed up player who failed in what might have been his final opportunity to prove something and redeem himself, is pretty sad. If I were him, I’d never play MLB again. If he wanted to play again, he should be a relief pitcher. Chances are he could be effective that way for several years.

By: crapula

crapula — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:59:21 +0000

I’m sorta shell shocked after a raucous season. It was great. With the new Stadium, the new kids, the old kids, the come from behind wins, the walkoffs, the 0-8 against Boston woes, the sweep by the Angels pre-AS break, Swisher pitching because we were down 20+ runs (can you believe that ever happened?) and then the great run to the post-season and holding your breath every step of the way and then beating Pedro to become World Series champions ONCE AGAIN, I’m still taking it all in. All I want to do for the next 90 days is re-watch all the games and re-read the RAB threads while I’m doing it.

And enjoy the pessimism, doom and gloom, fire-Girardi, etc etc etc.

How sweet it all is. WHAT. A. SEASON.

By: Bob Stone

Bob Stone — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:03:10 +0000

Beating Pedro, the arrogant, smug, selfish, self-impressed megalomaniac made the Yankees Championship that much sweeter. Thank you Pedro.

By: Danny

Danny — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:07:05 +0000

haha gets me everytime

By: Riddering

Riddering — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:07:34 +0000

Pedro came back later that night, drunk and crying, telling Yankee Stadium, “I’m still the most influential thing you’ve ever had! [Expletive]! You [expletive]!”

By: pete

pete — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:10:21 +0000

haven’t you already been banned? yeesh mike joe and ben are getting soft with age/world series wins, huh?

By: king of fruitless hypotheticals

king of fruitless hypotheticals — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:01:19 +0000

plus, it takes away from the truth–pedro being a gutless punk crybaby…and taking away from the truth makes me sad

By: The Honorable Congressman Mondesi

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:41:42 +0000

Saying “GAYDRO” isn’t funny or demeaning to Pedro, it just makes you a bigot.

By: DreDog

DreDog — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:33:24 +0000

That was great. I guess we know Joba wants Johnny back.

By: Pasqua

Pasqua — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:20:20 +0000

Funny how Pedro is an endearing and engaging interview when he’s desperate to stay relevant. As soon as reality sets in, ornery Pedro rears his ugly head. The truth always shows its face in the end.