Comments on: Pinch hitting: Was Watching

By: dougj1

dougj1 — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:21:00 +0000

I’ll take the Yanks of the late 40s through early 60s. Not only great teams but great broadcasters like Mel Allen, Russ Hodges & Curt Gowdy all were with Yanks. Those teams had pitching whch has been lacking for 3-4 years. Nothing impresses me about Cashman.Yankees owners, Topping & Webb let George Weiss make baseball decisions. Steinbrenner family interferes too much and can only offer money & nothing else…Club is competitive, but not championship caliber.Yanks need a GM like Dombrowsky, but why would anyone with self respect work for GS family.

By: Steve Lombardi

Steve Lombardi — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:26:17 +0000

Well, that’s a wrap for me here today. Thanks again for Pete on the guest slot. Feel better soon Pete!

Thanks to all for all the feedback. And, of course…

Let’s go Yankees!

By: Steve Lombardi

Steve Lombardi — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:21:51 +0000

~~~As for the Yankees only win because the Red Sox fail argument, well, I think itâ€™s pretty obvious thatâ€™s a sily argument, so Iâ€™d drop that one if I was you. ~~~

Check the math. If the Red Sox don’t have those historic collapses in 2005 and 2006, then, more than likely, the Yankees don’t first first. And, yes, they were historic chokes by the Sox.

By: Will

Will — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:00:32 +0000

Do I think El Duque, Clemens and Justice were very instrumental in the Yankees winning from 1998-2000? ABSOLUTELY. You make it seem like Cashman could have gone on autopilot with the core from 1996 and still won. Those three names are just examples of key contributors that Cashman added. You could also throw in guys like Brosius, Chad Curtis and the decision to swap out Jimmy Key for David Wells. In other words, Cashman’s moves were very instrumental in the later three titles.

As for the Yankees only win because the Red Sox fail argument, well, I think it’s pretty obvious that’s a sily argument, so I’d drop that one if I was you. It only exposes a predisposition to knock Cashman, facts be damned.

By: Old Yanks Fan

Old Yanks Fan — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:55:40 +0000

Well Dan – it’s not like Steve is intentionally controversial or anything….
Anyway, I think one thinks more, and learns more, when one debates with someone you disagree with, rather then cheerlead with someone you disagree with.

It takes a lot of balls to put yourself out there in a public forum and express views that you know people may disagree with. It’s one of the things that sets WasWatching apart. It is always safe to go with ‘conventional wisdom’, but what makes this country great is the diversity of opinions and people willing to support their stance.

Steve’s blog is like pistachio ice cream. Somewhat eclectic and sometimes nutty, but an interesting and different flavor none the less.

By: Steve Lombardi

Steve Lombardi — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:48:38 +0000

Thanks Wolf – and, LOL Old Yanks Fan!

And, Dan, thanks to you too. Very interesting feedback – and always appreciated.

By: dan

dan — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:44:09 +0000

Steve, I don’t think that people necessarily hate you, they just disagree with a lot of what you say. I generally don’t read the comments section of this blog because of the stupidity that often comes from one person running his or her mouth (and everyone feeding into it), but the readers of other blogs like RAB and Bronx Block generally don’t express the amount of negative sentiments that your readers do.

I am a regular reader of WasWatching, and generally only comment when I disagree with something (usually cashman or prospects).

And I just wanted to say that the exchange between Bob from NJ and Matt Schweber was hilarious. Guys, it was a blog post about the yankees, calm down.

By: Old Yanks Fan

Old Yanks Fan — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:42:57 +0000

Yes…. It’s wonderful to know that people will HATE YOU because you happen you have a different opinion then they do. It’s why our 2 party political system works so smoothly.

Steve is a nice guy. I can tell by the font he uses.
Steve likes to challenge conventional wisdom. Unchallengeable stuff like “Jeter is a great defensive SS” and “the Yankees are WAAAAAAAAAAAAY better then the Sox” and stuff like that. No wonder people ‘hate him’.
(the nerve!)

By: Wolf In Pinstripes

Wolf In Pinstripes — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:47:45 +0000

Steve – that took me right back through my childhood and teen years (70’s – 80’s). Even with the crummy stuff that was a part of those years, it’s still a part of my life growing up that’s nice to reflect on. Great post.

By: Hideki Balboni

Hideki Balboni — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:04:59 +0000

The post-season is a crapshoot. The best you can do is construct a team that will get there.