Comments on: Little Stein: Get ‘em next year http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/ A Yankees Blog by Journal News beat writer Peter Abraham Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:11:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: bigjf http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348996 bigjf Thu, 15 May 2008 02:29:05 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348996 ^^^Because, as we all know, games aren't won by runs scored or OPS or any of that other crap, they're won by who is hungrier. I for one am famished, but I'm not about to win a ballgame. This is classic Geor...I mean, Hank. But I also believe it's idle. The competition is definitely getting tougher, but this is a terrific team, especially when A-Rod is in the lineup. Hell, he's only supposed to be there for the next 9+ years. And if this is a sign that Mussina has learned to pitch, then I'd sign him up for another year! Free agent stars aren't going to be as easily available for the Yanks to sign anymore, and not every player out of the farm is going to be a gem. Some of these spoiled, crotchety veterans are worth keeping around if they put up the kind of numbers that are needed to win ballgames, even if the road to success ain't exactly fresh paved. ^Because, as we all know, games aren’t won by runs scored or OPS or any of that other crap, they’re won by who is hungrier.

I for one am famished, but I’m not about to win a ballgame.

This is classic Geor…I mean, Hank. But I also believe it’s idle. The competition is definitely getting tougher, but this is a terrific team, especially when A-Rod is in the lineup. Hell, he’s only supposed to be there for the next 9+ years.

And if this is a sign that Mussina has learned to pitch, then I’d sign him up for another year! Free agent stars aren’t going to be as easily available for the Yanks to sign anymore, and not every player out of the farm is going to be a gem. Some of these spoiled, crotchety veterans are worth keeping around if they put up the kind of numbers that are needed to win ballgames, even if the road to success ain’t exactly fresh paved.

]]> By: RJPinstripes http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348607 RJPinstripes Thu, 15 May 2008 00:18:31 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348607 I think what the Hankster meant by "next year" is that we're going to much quite a bit of $$$$$$ available and next year we are going to have some new (super-duper hungry) players. But, no, he didn't mean that we were giving up on 08. Perhaps, his prodding will produce some super results ASAP, but we better get our butts in gear! But, he sounds like he likes a younger, hungry-type of player to produce. Kind of a team like the Rays are right now. And he did congratulate the Rays on their play. I think what the Hankster meant by “next year” is that we’re going to much quite a bit of $$$$$$ available and next year we are going to have some new (super-duper hungry) players. But, no, he didn’t mean that we were giving up on 08. Perhaps, his prodding will produce some super results ASAP, but we better get our butts in gear! But, he sounds like he likes a younger, hungry-type of player to produce. Kind of a team like the Rays are right now. And he did congratulate the Rays on their play.

]]> By: Dee – Pls bring back IPK and Gonzo! http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348450 Dee – Pls bring back IPK and Gonzo! Wed, 14 May 2008 22:08:52 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348450 "The co-chairperson of the Yankees is talking about next year when they’re 4.5 games out on May 14? That’s stunning." I agree 4.5 games out on May 14 without Alex and Jorge doesn't sound that bad. But I also think the team is playing worse than its record suggests. Our offense looks geriatric meets minor league. I'm not at all worried about the bullpen, I'm not even worried about the rotation even though we're still out a reliable #5 and Andy has been shaky. But as a Yankee fan, if there's anything I can always count on, it's the offense. Right now, save for Matsui and Jeter, I don't recognize who these other flat and slow looking players are. “The co-chairperson of the Yankees is talking about next year when they’re 4.5 games out on May 14? That’s stunning.”

I agree 4.5 games out on May 14 without Alex and Jorge doesn’t sound that bad. But I also think the team is playing worse than its record suggests. Our offense looks geriatric meets minor league. I’m not at all worried about the bullpen, I’m not even worried about the rotation even though we’re still out a reliable #5 and Andy has been shaky. But as a Yankee fan, if there’s anything I can always count on, it’s the offense. Right now, save for Matsui and Jeter, I don’t recognize who these other flat and slow looking players are.

]]> By: trisha - I believe in ultimate domination by the NYY! http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348378 trisha - I believe in ultimate domination by the NYY! Wed, 14 May 2008 21:01:32 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348378 He knows how Joba is being used now, Moose is pitching like Jamie Moyer reincarnate, and hopefully what he has said will light a fire under the Yankees. I don't believe there is one person on this forum who is at the top of her or his game every day of the week or who may not have some time when she or he slacks off a little. Well our flesh and bone players are also prone to the same human tendencies. And when it appears that the work isn't getting done effectively, the boss often questions why. Or as I explain to the people around me when we are pressed continually and feel like our backs are being broken - that's why we get the big bucks. (Well, not that big, but certainly bigger than some of the people around us who are not leaned on the same way.) He knows how Joba is being used now, Moose is pitching like Jamie Moyer reincarnate, and hopefully what he has said will light a fire under the Yankees.

I don’t believe there is one person on this forum who is at the top of her or his game every day of the week or who may not have some time when she or he slacks off a little. Well our flesh and bone players are also prone to the same human tendencies. And when it appears that the work isn’t getting done effectively, the boss often questions why.

Or as I explain to the people around me when we are pressed continually and feel like our backs are being broken – that’s why we get the big bucks. (Well, not that big, but certainly bigger than some of the people around us who are not leaned on the same way.)

]]> By: Eugie http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348375 Eugie Wed, 14 May 2008 20:57:07 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348375 Yeah, Hank is a genious. He didn't know how Joba was being used last year. He wanted Mussina to pitch more like Jamie Moyer. Now he's talking about "Next Year" in May. No wonder George originally wanted his daughters ex fiance to run the team. Yeah, Hank is a genious. He didn’t know how Joba was being used last year. He wanted Mussina to pitch more like Jamie Moyer. Now he’s talking about “Next Year” in May.

No wonder George originally wanted his daughters ex fiance to run the team.

]]> By: trisha - I believe in ultimate domination by the NYY! http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348371 trisha - I believe in ultimate domination by the NYY! Wed, 14 May 2008 20:53:56 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348371 pat - And I can understand that perspective too. Okay we all know that I am superstitious. Well maybe I can't take credit for doing anything that helps our poor Yanks, but I definitely have a wonderful mojo effect on the Sux. I swear that whenever I tune in to check on them, my withering stare and overwhelming disdain (and that is putting it nicely) causes some kind of static storm that penetrates the television and travels to the Sux pitching mound! I was on the way home and the Sux sportsmouths were talking about how Lester had only akllowed two hits. I stayed with it and had the pleasure of watching the Orioles score two runs. Score now 3-2 Sux. pat – And I can understand that perspective too.

Okay we all know that I am superstitious. Well maybe I can’t take credit for doing anything that helps our poor Yanks, but I definitely have a wonderful mojo effect on the Sux. I swear that whenever I tune in to check on them, my withering stare and overwhelming disdain (and that is putting it nicely) causes some kind of static storm that penetrates the television and travels to the Sux pitching mound!

I was on the way home and the Sux sportsmouths were talking about how Lester had only akllowed two hits.

I stayed with it and had the pleasure of watching the Orioles score two runs.

Score now 3-2 Sux.

]]> By: trisha - I believe in ultimate domination by the NYY! http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348370 trisha - I believe in ultimate domination by the NYY! Wed, 14 May 2008 20:53:55 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348370 pat - And I can understand that perspective too. Okay we all know that I am superstitious. Well maybe I can't take credit for doing anything that helps our poor Yanks, but I definitely have a wonderful mojo effect on the Sux. I swear that whenever I tune in to check on them, my withering stare and overwhelming disdain (and that is putting it nicely) causes some kind of static storm that penetrates the television and travels to the Sux pitching mound! I was on the way home and the Sux sportsmouths were talking about how Lester had only akllowed two hits. I stayed with it and had the pleasure of watching the Orioles score two runs. Score now 3-2 Sux. pat – And I can understand that perspective too.

Okay we all know that I am superstitious. Well maybe I can’t take credit for doing anything that helps our poor Yanks, but I definitely have a wonderful mojo effect on the Sux. I swear that whenever I tune in to check on them, my withering stare and overwhelming disdain (and that is putting it nicely) causes some kind of static storm that penetrates the television and travels to the Sux pitching mound!

I was on the way home and the Sux sportsmouths were talking about how Lester had only akllowed two hits.

I stayed with it and had the pleasure of watching the Orioles score two runs.

Score now 3-2 Sux.

]]> By: Jeremy http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348369 Jeremy Wed, 14 May 2008 20:53:49 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348369 I'd like to see less "fire," actually. As in less hacking away at bad pitches. Impatience is a big reason the team is not scoring runs. I’d like to see less “fire,” actually. As in less hacking away at bad pitches. Impatience is a big reason the team is not scoring runs.

]]> By: Laura http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348360 Laura Wed, 14 May 2008 20:41:54 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348360 Hank is not an idiot. He's a boss who is currently unhappy with the performance he is getting from his employees. Can you blame him? The Yankees look totally lost at the plate. Some of them look like they are going through the motions. Others appear to be trying too hard. Girardi manages the game, waiting for that big hit instead of making things happen. They need to get themselves turned around or we will be finishing behind TB. How embarrassing will that be? Hank is not an idiot. He’s a boss who is currently unhappy with the performance he is getting from his employees. Can you blame him? The Yankees look totally lost at the plate. Some of them look like they are going through the motions. Others appear to be trying too hard. Girardi manages the game, waiting for that big hit instead of making things happen.

They need to get themselves turned around or we will be finishing behind TB. How embarrassing will that be?

]]> By: pat http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348356 pat Wed, 14 May 2008 20:38:23 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/14/little-stein-get-em-next-year/#comment-348356 Trisha Change is good sometime but change for change sake also can show desperation and overthinking rather than good management. Athletes are creatures of habit so I'd like to see this team be able get a little consistancy in the line-up and see if the team could develop a little rhythm. Trisha

Change is good sometime but change for change sake also can show desperation and overthinking rather than good management.

Athletes are creatures of habit so I’d like to see this team be able get a little consistancy in the line-up and see if the team could develop a little rhythm.

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