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Andrew (WI): Why is the media so harsh when talking about Manny Ramirez? He always puts up good numbers and plays when he is healthy.

Joe Morgan: I would like to know the same thing. I'm a big Manny fan. Even when they tried to trade him he still put up great numbers.

Maybe it’s because he takes plays off in the field, seems disinterested at times, and doesn’t run out ground balls. But that would be nitpicking.

Michael (Pittsford, NY): Hi Joe, Quick question about Robinson Cano. Have you had much opportunity to watch Robinson Cano play the field? On the one hand, he looks very smooth, and makes some exceptional plays. On the other hand, he drops some routine balls, and seems to be a little non-chalant.

Joe Morgan: I won't use the word non chalant but he does look a little too relaxed.

Joe, I wouldn’t say you’re an idiot, but I would say you’re a moron.

Zack (San Leandro, CA): Re: Manny Maybe his lackluster, disinterested baserunning and defense have something to do with that supposedly unfair perception.

Good catch Zack. Whether it’s fair or unfair, I think the reasoning is clear why some people don’t like Manny. But I’m sure Joe will find a way to side-step the issue entirely and ignore your point.

Joe Morgan: We can say something negative about every player. There are no perfect players. But Manny has proven he is one of the best players in the game. There are times when he doesn't run the bases as well as he would like. But you are trying to make him perfect. None of it flys with me. I appreciate the way he plays the game.

I was right. And Joe, Zack wasn’t trying to make him perfect. He was just helping you answer the question from earlier that you answered incorrectly.

Rick (NYC): Is it possible for Joe Girardi to win Manager of the Year and get fired? Is Loria out of his mind?

Joe Morgan: I don't think he will win Manager of the Year. What about Willie Randolph? He has been without Pedro and Glavine and dealt with so many injuries yet they have the best record in the league. How could Girardi be Manager of the Year with a .500 record? I don't understand that.

Well first of all Joe, these awards are all subjective anyway. In a way, they’re quite pointless since there’s no real formula for winning and it’s voted on by people who are stupid. However, to answer your question, Girardi could be considered a Manager of the Year because his team has a .500 record with a total payroll of $14.3 million, while the Mets have a total payroll of $100.9 million. To put that in perspective, the highest paid Marlin would be the 9th highest paid Met.

Jenny (WVa): What is Jeter's weakness? Also, Why would Willie Randolph win Manager of the Year when he is more or less a caretaker of an already stacked team?

Joe Morgan: How is the team stacked when they were without Cliff Floyd and all those injuries! I can't argue with people who don't understand the game. Just because you have talent doesn't mean you will win. The manager has to put that talent to good use. Has Joe Torre been a caretaker his whole career? Of course not.

Ignores the first question completely, then goes off on poor Jenny, who was asking a simple and legitimate question. Notice the tell in Joe’s response. He’s called out for an asinine answer to a previous question, then immediately goes on a harsh defensive by questioning Jenny’s knowledge of the game. Typical and sad. Even Joe should be ashamed of himself here. By the way Joe, Cliff Floyd sucks, and has sucked for some time now.

Tyler (Ohio): Tiger woods has to be the most dominant player of this era. Plain and simple.

Joe Morgan: He is the most dominant golfer. To say he is the most dominant athlete .. I'm not sure about that.

He didn’t. Dumb question though. In fact, it wasn’t even a question. Where am I?

TJ (LA): Joe - Why doesn't MLB standardize on a radar gun?

Joe Morgan: Because each team wants you to think their guy is pitching harder. It's all public relations and MLB doesn't care.

Or it could be the fact that radar guns have to be individually calibrated.

Joe (Detroit): How many wins did you have the Marlins slated for at the beginning of the season with a 14 million dollar payroll ? The Mets payroll is how much ? Girardi should be manager of the year hands down.

Joe Morgan: So the way you vote is on expectations from analysts before the season? What was the projection for the Mets? Didn't most people pick the Mets to finish third with all that talent?

No.

Derek (CT): Hey everybody, stop being so hard on Joe Morgan! Everyone is entitled to their opinions, particularly a two time MVP and World Series champion!!

Joe Morgan: Thanks, Derek. But I like folks to have their opinions. We both deserve to have our own thoughts. Just don't get upset if we don't agree. We can disagree. That is what makes baseball and sports so much fun. There are varying opinions.

Joe, you were the only person who got upset. You disagreed with poor Jenny, yelled at her (unprovoked I might add), and questioned her baseball knowledge. Maybe this is how to argue in the bizarro-world, but in my opinion, it’s childish and shows a lack of self-confidence.

Until next time I guess.