Brooks conrad rookie cards

[CMIZ5290]

Wonder what these are going for these days? I have been watching sports for 35 years, and i have never seen anything more painful than watching this guy. I have also never seen a bigger extended meltdown, and this is why bobby cox is truly too good of a guy to stay with a player this long.

[k-dog]

He had some huge pinch-hits during the regular season, but he has been a total nightmare on defense.

[HRBAKER]

There is usually a good reason someone is a 30 year old minor leaguer. No excuses, watching him butcher this game was nauseating but the absence of Billy Wagner was key as well.

This team has been getting it done with bubble gum and duct tape all year. I love the Braves but this is no playoff team. They can't hit, they are mediocre afield and they can pitch on most days. When you get to the playoffs you are going against the best everyday, they have officially turned back into a pumpkin. Congrats Bobby Cox on probably your best managing job ever.

Here's one he picked up:

[barrysloate]

Conrad had a wicked bad game, but since I am a Giants' fan I tip my hat to him. That was a great game.

[CMIZ5290]

Barry- don't get too excited. You guys will be down and out in four the next series.

[barrysloate]

I know- the Giants always find a way to lose. I still can't figure out how they lost the Series in 2002.

[CMIZ5290]

Barry- you are right, that was brutal. Not as brutal as watching bobby cox stick with conrad. I believe chief noc-a-homa could play better defense. Jeff is right, might be bobby's best managerial effort with so many things going against them.

[alanu]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I know- the Giants always find a way to lose. I still can't figure out how they lost the Series in 2002.

I'm not a giants hater, but I'm glad Bonds never won a series, maybe it was bad karma.

[chaddurbin]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Conrad had a wicked bad game, but since I am a Giants' fan I tip my hat to him. That was a great game.

barry--you mean you're a NEW YORK Giants fan right? i'm not gonna lump you in with those insufferable SFG people.

[jimm]

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[Anthony S.]

Et tu Quante?

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

barry--you mean you're a NEW YORK Giants fan right? i'm not gonna lump you in with those insufferable SFG people.

[chaddurbin]

anthony i bleed dodgers blue, i was born to hate the giants

[CMIZ5290]

Would love oppinions. Has anyone seen a bigger tragedy in multiple scenarios in sports than this? This makes bill buckner look like babe ruth.

[glchen]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

Would love oppinions. Has anyone seen a bigger tragedy in multiple scenarios in sports than this? This makes bill buckner look like babe ruth.

That closer for the Diamondbacks, Byung-Young Kim (sp?), had in my opinion, a worse meltdown in the World Series, but luckily, his teammates bailed him out.

[CMIZ5290]

Gary- good case, but i have to argue whole heartedly. Conrad has been making these errors for the last 2 weeks. It almost cost them even having a chance to make post season. Don't get me wrong, i'm sure this guy is a good person, but it has gotten to where this is between his ears, not his ability. why don't they play troy glaus?????????????

[joeadcock]

Sorry Bobby Cox wasn't able to get into the Series on his last year.

Frank

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by joeadcock

Sorry Bobby Cox wasn't able to get into the Series on his last year.

Frank

Frank,

That would have made a great story but that is no World Series team he had. Again, basic wizardry in my opinion to get them there. We are going to miss Bobby here in Atlanta. Maybe in addition to a new manager they can go out and get some hitters as well.

[B O'Brien]

Brooks SUCKS.
Sad evening in the ATL. I sure hope Brooks didn't buy property here in town. I think that most of knew that defense would be an issue in the playoffs, but come on.

Anyone own a nice Bobby Cox RC to post?

Thanks,
Bob

[jimm]

Nice seeing both team applaud Bobby, well done sir. That being said GO GIANTS.

[Rickyy]

Sad to see Bobby Cox retire...he had a great career. Looking forward to my Giants vs Phils...its gonna be tough against the Phils, but you gotta play to find out...