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batted balls · 05-20-2006, 05:42 PM

Max Mercy, Jr. here again, folks . . .

I've got a question for you. How bad is bad? Well, in the case of San Diego State, it's baaaddd!!! Yes, folks, in all my years of covering the greatest game played on grass San Diego State just may be the worst ever. And, that my friends, is saying quite a bit.

Some of you may remember the Glory of My Times league. The Chicago White Sox of 1975 lost 120 games. That team was baadd; this San Diego State team just might be worse. In fact, the Aztecs are so baaaddd that the ancient civilization is glad to be extinct!

Let's compare those awful Sox of '75 with the 'Tecs of 2006. Those White Sox had a few decent players. Mike Schmidt was on his way to being an All-Star; Tom Seaver was a pretty good pitcher on a lousy team. Yet, Seaver was destined for Cy Young stardom. In fact, a year later thanks to the blossoming of those two players and a few others along with No. 1 draft pick Bruce Sutter, Chicago managed to win 77 games. Two years later, the White Sox rose from fourth place to 99 wins and a division title. Then from 1978-80, three World Series victories--all by sweeps! So, is Ole Max suggesting that's what will become of San Diego State?

Hell, no!

Ole Max isn't Mad Max!

Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? Well, the other day I saw residents of San Diego attempting to cross the border the other way. Moreover, George W. Bush has instructed his storm troopers to let 'em!

Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? Just one starting pitcher--a former bullpenner named Mike Couchee--has won a game. That's right, only ONE starter has a victory nearly two months into the season! Couchee, Couchee, Coo! For those of you who remember Charo, well, she had better curves than this pitching staff!

Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? The pitching staff is dead last in walks, team ERA and runs allowed. They're 19th in home runs allowed. The 'Tecs have a whopping three saves--one by Couchee and two by Dave Smith.

Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? While the offense has hit a more than respectable 44 home runs (good for sixth in the league) and has the West's leading hitter in Mark Grace (.373), the 'Tecs are batting .237 as a team.

Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? While the team has committed a league-low 33 errors and is fielding a league-high .988, the 'Tecs still have just 10 wins! Mark Prior of USC has eight by himself!

Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? The 'Tecs opened the season with five straight losses. Player-manager Tony Gwynn's club lost 10 consecutive games in April and they're threatening that streak with a nine-game skid to date. San Diego State hasn't won a series since an April 11-13 matchup with an injury-riddled UCLA team.

Is there hope? A look at the minors tells you no. Only the Cal Bears have a lower-rated minor league system. San Diego State's top-rated prospect is relief pitcher Don Shaw (rated #32 on the prospect list). Right now, Shaw is on the DL with a bum flipper. Don Shaw, if you're out there reading, take Ole Max's advice. Stay where you are!

This is Max Mercy, Jr. signing off, folks . . .

05-20-2006, 05:42 PM	#51 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	How Bad is Bad, Well, Baaaddd--Max Mercy, Jr. Max Mercy, Jr. here again, folks . . . I've got a question for you. How bad is bad? Well, in the case of San Diego State, it's baaaddd!!! Yes, folks, in all my years of covering the greatest game played on grass San Diego State just may be the worst ever. And, that my friends, is saying quite a bit. Some of you may remember the Glory of My Times league. The Chicago White Sox of 1975 lost 120 games. That team was baadd; this San Diego State team just might be worse. In fact, the Aztecs are so baaaddd that the ancient civilization is glad to be extinct! Let's compare those awful Sox of '75 with the 'Tecs of 2006. Those White Sox had a few decent players. Mike Schmidt was on his way to being an All-Star; Tom Seaver was a pretty good pitcher on a lousy team. Yet, Seaver was destined for Cy Young stardom. In fact, a year later thanks to the blossoming of those two players and a few others along with No. 1 draft pick Bruce Sutter, Chicago managed to win 77 games. Two years later, the White Sox rose from fourth place to 99 wins and a division title. Then from 1978-80, three World Series victories--all by sweeps! So, is Ole Max suggesting that's what will become of San Diego State? Hell, no! Ole Max isn't Mad Max! Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? Well, the other day I saw residents of San Diego attempting to cross the border the other way. Moreover, George W. Bush has instructed his storm troopers to let 'em! Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? Just one starting pitcher--a former bullpenner named Mike Couchee--has won a game. That's right, only ONE starter has a victory nearly two months into the season! Couchee, Couchee, Coo! For those of you who remember Charo, well, she had better curves than this pitching staff! Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? The pitching staff is dead last in walks, team ERA and runs allowed. They're 19th in home runs allowed. The 'Tecs have a whopping three saves--one by Couchee and two by Dave Smith. Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? While the offense has hit a more than respectable 44 home runs (good for sixth in the league) and has the West's leading hitter in Mark Grace (.373), the 'Tecs are batting .237 as a team. Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? While the team has committed a league-low 33 errors and is fielding a league-high .988, the 'Tecs still have just 10 wins! Mark Prior of USC has eight by himself! Just how baaaddd is San Diego State? The 'Tecs opened the season with five straight losses. Player-manager Tony Gwynn's club lost 10 consecutive games in April and they're threatening that streak with a nine-game skid to date. San Diego State hasn't won a series since an April 11-13 matchup with an injury-riddled UCLA team. Is there hope? A look at the minors tells you no. Only the Cal Bears have a lower-rated minor league system. San Diego State's top-rated prospect is relief pitcher Don Shaw (rated #32 on the prospect list). Right now, Shaw is on the DL with a bum flipper. Don Shaw, if you're out there reading, take Ole Max's advice. Stay where you are! This is Max Mercy, Jr. signing off, folks . . . __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 05-20-2006 at 05:56 PM.