Happy birthday, Alan Benes

by Adam J. Morris on Jan 21, 2009 2:30 PM CST

Happy birthday to Alan Benes, who turns 37 today.

Benes was a first round pick of the Cards back in 1993, who could never stay healthy. In the awful 2003 clusterShowalter season, John Hart traded for Benes in an attempt to shore up the Ranger rotation, and he made 4 starts and posted an 11.40 ERA. He hasn't pitched in the majors since.

The Alan Benes Experiment is one of those things that epitomizes the disaster of the 2003 season and, really, the John Hart Era in general.

I can never get him and his brother, Andy Benes, straight. Andy was the #1 overall pick in the 1988 draft and had a pretty solid career.

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Alan Benes Experiment

I saw them at Emo’s back in ‘95. Pretty good, but they’re no Alan Parsons Preject…

"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky

by RCCook on Jan 21, 2009 2:59 PM CST reply actions

And Rotator Cuff in the Shitter

was a lame ripoff of Eye in the Sky.

G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....

by t ball on Jan 22, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions

Not to appear rude, but

Why are we wishing Alan Benes a happy birthday on the day we find our Eric Hurley is out for at least a year?

I hope Alan Benes has a shitty birthday.

That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law

by LSJ on Jan 21, 2009 3:14 PM CST reply actions

Does seem a bit tone deaf, doesn’t it?

The moves being made are too extra for my taste.

by shroomer on Jan 21, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions

Well

This post was originally done early this morning. It was scheduled to automatically come up at 2:30.

by Adam J. Morris on Jan 21, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions

You know, I didn't realize it until just now

But this comment was #15,000 for me.

I spend waaaay to much time around here, ya know?

That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law

by LSJ on Jan 21, 2009 10:28 PM CST up reply actions

I hope

Dickie Thon’s birthday isn’t on the horizon.

by scoop16 on Jan 21, 2009 3:23 PM CST reply actions

I remember Benes

He would practically no-hit every team he faced the first time through the order and then get slapped around like a red-headed stepchild the second time through the order.

by Inkara1 on Jan 21, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions

Who cares about Benes!?

Jeff Kent has finally called it quits.

Jeff Kent, decent hitter, crappy fielder.

Question:
Jeff Kent for HOF?

"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland

by chrisR on Jan 21, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions

Kent = Jim Rice

If Rice is in then Kent should be too. Which is why Rice getting in was a terrible precedent.

by SwiperNoSwiping on Jan 21, 2009 3:42 PM CST up reply actions

It's interesting

the top 5 comparitive batters to Kent are catchers. Overall 5 HOFers + Ivan. Nice company, but I’d say no taking into account eras with those numbers. And fielding.
   1. Carlton Fisk (881) *
   2. Ivan Rodriguez (861)
   3. Yogi Berra (848) *
   4. Johnny Bench (829) *
   5. Ted Simmons (824)
   6. Dave Parker (824)
   7. Jim Rice (823) *
   8. Luis Gonzalez (815)
   9. Ryne Sandberg (809) *
  10. Andres Galarraga (802)

by scoop16 on Jan 21, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions

How does he compare to 2nd basemen of his generation?

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by octoberty on Jan 21, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions

Yes

Kent is a HOFer.

by Adam J. Morris on Jan 21, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions

Biggio's list is stronger, IMO

   1. Robin Yount (844) *
   2. Paul Molitor (787) *
   3. Joe Morgan (783) *
   4. Cal Ripken (781) *
   5. Roberto Alomar (776)
   6. Brooks Robinson (747) *
   7. George Brett (744) *
   8. Lou Whitaker (741)
   9. Ivan Rodriguez (728)
  10. Ryne Sandberg (725) *

by scoop16 on Jan 21, 2009 3:52 PM CST up reply actions