Todd Stottlemyre Seems Unhappy

Lost among the Goose Gossage Hall of Fame news was a statistical blip at the tail end of the complete voting results. Todd Stottlemyre (zero All-Star games, 4.27 ERA, 138-121 career record) received a vote. This means somebody, somewhere, look at the ballot and said "Todd Stottlemyre? A legend among men. One of the greatest pitchers we've ever seen. Reminds me of Nolan Ryan, only better."

The indispensable Fire Joe Morgan posted this audio-only YouTube video earlier this week featuring Stottlemyre, many years ago, sharing his insights as to why he lost his cool during a game, and I've listened to it about 20 times already. That number will only increase.

I really hope the guy who voted for him was the same reporter who asked him the question leading up to this clip. If that's the case, he's my dark horse for next year's Ford C. Frick Award recipient.

I'd Vote For Him Too, Now [Fire Joe Morgan]

3:00 PM on Sat Jan 12 2008
By Sussman
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Tuffy at 03:05 PM on 01/12/08
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Man, where have I heard this before...
twoeightnine at 03:07 PM on 01/12/08
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On Fire Joe Morgan maybe?
Kid Canada at 03:07 PM on 01/12/08
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Stottlemyre should be in the Hall of Fame for almost knocking himself unconscious sliding head-first into third during the '93 Series.

Remember? The Blue Jays were in it! They even won! Second year in a row! I swear it happened!
She Blinded Me With... at 03:08 PM on 01/12/08
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Spurrier did it.
racistmascot_inc at 03:10 PM on 01/12/08
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@Kid Canada:

Baseball in Canada? Cmon, get serious. They don't play baseball on ice, why would Canadians play it?
Tuffy at 03:11 PM on 01/12/08
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@twoeightnine: No... I'll think of it...
UkraineNotWeak at 03:12 PM on 01/12/08
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Todd Stolltemyre definitely drives a Dodge Stratus.
GreatOdensRaven at 03:14 PM on 01/12/08
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So is he saying he lost his cool?
Slothrop at 03:15 PM on 01/12/08
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Ryan Leaf doesn't see what the big deal is. Now knock it off! Alright!
J-No at 03:17 PM on 01/12/08
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@Tuffy: Recycling is good for the environment.
Gourmet Spud at 03:19 PM on 01/12/08
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Can we get a Spanish translation from Juan Guzman?
Tuffy at 03:21 PM on 01/12/08
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@j-no: Paper post or plastic?
J-No at 03:22 PM on 01/12/08
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@Tuffy: I actually use a cloth bag.

/Uber-nerd
Kid Canada at 03:25 PM on 01/12/08
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@Gourmet Spud:

I believe Mr. Guzman is complaining that his Jheri-curl did not come out quite as his stylist had promised.
Coming Into The Game,... at 03:27 PM on 01/12/08
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@racistmascot_inc: Scott Rolen will soon that indeed there is baseball in Canada.
Comments like that piss me off. HUH! you think i'm pissed? I'M F***IN PISSED!!! I'M F***IN LOSING MY COOL!!! HUHHH! I'M PISSED!!!
Coming Into The Game,... at 03:28 PM on 01/12/08
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And please leave a message after the beep.
Tuffy at 03:31 PM on 01/12/08
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@j-no: Do you really? I heard a bit on Marketplace on Friday about the cloth bag industry. And do you really buy so little that you can get by with a cloth bag?

/nerdy npr single
Gourmet Spud at 03:35 PM on 01/12/08
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@Kid Canada:

"Perdido mi curl! Bien!"
J-No at 03:35 PM on 01/12/08
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@Tuffy: Yeah, I do. It's like the Esprit book bag I had in junior high. My grocery store gives a % of my bill to a local charity for everyone who uses their own bag. I live by myself so I don't buy very much. In fact, I buy pretty much the same things each week.
twoeightnine at 03:36 PM on 01/12/08
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Like anyone listens to BlogCritics radio. I don't even know where that is on the AM dial.
Kid Canada at 03:37 PM on 01/12/08
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@Coming Into The DSPN, ♪Kanye West - Stronger♪ #JRoc, The Su...:

Hmmm, hadn't heard that. Glaus for Rolen. Not sure I like that so much.
Tuffy at 03:39 PM on 01/12/08
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@j-no: Treasure Island? I'm a Dominick's man, myself.

@twoeightnine: We're just south of the emergency station.
Coming Into The Game,... at 03:47 PM on 01/12/08
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@Kid Canada: This is why I like Ken Rosenthal. He destroys Steve Phillips.

I like it. Rolen in the AL East should raise his game up to his highest potential. Eckstein & Rolen also add instant winning credibility on the left side. Glaus behind Pujols is also pretty intimidating.

But I still would prefer Hudson & Delgado. Oh well at least JFJ isn't running the ship.
J-No at 03:49 PM on 01/12/08
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@Tuffy: Nope, I shop at Casey's. It is a small store here in town. I also go to a family owned pharmacy. Those stores have been here forever (long before the last 100,000 people decided to move here)and I continue to support their businesses, even if they do cost a little more.
Gourmet Spud at 03:52 PM on 01/12/08
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@Coming Into The DSPN, ♪Kanye West - Stronger♪ #JRoc, The Superstar Receiver, ofyourupperdeck TORONTOOO BJSSS: @Kid Canada:

I just had lunch at a Dim Sum restaurant downtown. Sitting next to me? Bryan Colangelo and family.

I tried my best not to creepily stare at him. I failed.
GibbonJockey at 03:55 PM on 01/12/08
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It's a disheartening f***ing situation. - Lee Elia
Tuffy at 03:56 PM on 01/12/08
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@j-no: Good for you.
Coming Into The Game,... at 03:57 PM on 01/12/08
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@Gourmet Spud: Whoa today lunch? That's around Spadina no?
You should have gotten him to sign your plate. I heard everything he signs turns into gold.
J-No at 03:58 PM on 01/12/08
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@Tuffy: I think I have become what they call a "townie".
@GibbonJockey: Best. Rant. Ever.

I'm off to watch the games. Be safe.
Gourmet Spud at 04:03 PM on 01/12/08
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@Coming Into The DSPN, ♪Kanye West - Stronger♪ #JRoc, The Su...:

University near the courthouses. The wait staff was greatly underperforming until he came in.
The Harriet Tubman... at 05:54 PM on 01/12/08
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He should do a speaking tour with Ryan Leaf and Lee Elia.

[youtube.com]
hutchirish at 06:25 PM on 01/12/08
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He's a Man! He's 40! He's Pissed!
gbaked at 10:44 PM on 01/12/08
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and how fucking dare anyone out there make fun of Todd,
after all hes been through

HES A HUMAN!!!

What you dont realize is Todd is making you all this money and all you do is write a bunch of crap about him.

he hasn't preformed on the field in years

LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!

your lucky he even preforms for you bastards...
The Sports Hernia at 10:39 AM on 01/13/08
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Todd Stottlemyre's mullet was flopping around like a seal during this meltdown.