Comments on: Practice Observations: Gotta Fly

By: 3nOut

3nOut — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:11:12 +0000

i think we’re just reading too much into this pablo thing. he’s a professional, and i’m certain he’ll play out his contract even if he doesn’t like the value.

we still have a little more than a month of preseason left. i’m sure everything will work out w/n the next 2 1/2 weeks or so. it’s finally good to get our main guys playing together.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:53:04 +0000

this is perseason people. Does it really matter if we win or lose? NOPE!

It is all about getting the team in shape and gelling. I am a little worried about Pablo but these things always work themselves out.

By: orism

orism — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:28:05 +0000

Wags’ wife is expecting…due any day…

Dello-Russo also not traveling…what’s his status?

By: ken

ken — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:44:25 +0000

Thanks for verifying our new CB is SLOOOOOOOW, that should help.

By: JPB4

JPB4 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:43:17 +0000

“Looks to me like Morrow doesn’t want to win this game at all, even if it is against one of the worst teams in Mexico at the moment. I’m already over Morrow. Next coach please…here’s hoping they bring in Pareja for 2009.”

It’s a glorified scrimmage and the staff needs to see personnel groupings and what the best fit is. W/L/D matters not in this game at all.

Will be interesting to see what the issue/story is with Richetti, he was a solid contributor last season and was given the captain’s armband when Ruiz didn’t play (correct). I thought/think for sure he would/will be part of the starting XI on March 30th.

By: Buzz Carrick

Buzz Carrick — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:32:32 +0000

JasonB, I’m very sure the lineup is correct. Rhine was the wingback and Ibbe the D-mid. I too found it odd.

Steve, there’s enough good value left. Although it’s doubtful you would get starter in return. Allocation money is always very valuable and that may be all they really want anyway with the already crowded roster.

By: steveToro

steveToro — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:26:20 +0000

Buzz, what value could we expect from a trade at this point in the season?

Judging from what we’ve seen with this week’s Vanney trade, I’m not sure we could add appreciable value by moving one of our holding mids (Pablo, Adrian, Marcelo, etc.). It seems like we could get allocation money or prospects.

Not sure that this team’s looking for either of those right now.

By: FriscoFan

FriscoFan — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:00:27 +0000

Man, there you all go with the negative vibes again. And we haven’t even played a real fake game yet.

Let the preseason play out and judge the regular season. What seems to be obvious is that someone from the midfield has to go. Numbers dictate that. It could be Pablo. And don’t rule out the addition of a striker.

Relax and enjoy the journey.

By: hutchtx

hutchtx — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:58:01 +0000

Yeah, I know . . . seems strange, but my point was that it could equally be legitimate (sick kid or even spouse) vs. a “problem.” Not enough info for the fans to jump to the above conclusions, because we just don’t know what’s really going on.

Honestly, I’m concerned, but I am trying to withhold opinions until I actually have “facts.”

Guess we’ll eventually know.

Dang, this waiting for the season to start is torture!

By: Jason S.

Jason S. — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:47:51 +0000

Too soon to jump to conclusions, I agree. But Pablo isn’t the only one with small children on the team.