Comments on: Pinch hitting: Bronx Insider

By: JoeC

JoeC — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:14:56 +0000

Why won’t the yanks look at Jim Edmonds for a 1 yr deal with incentives, of course. He would bring veteran leadership, a great bat and solid defense, even at 38 yrs old. He wouldn’t have to play everyday but that’s ok. The championship yrs were built with guys like Edmonds. They could get him on the cheap too.

By: sierchio

sierchio — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:32:47 +0000

Jeff, great post!! It reminds me of something that I would write at your age.. People called me a talented writer back in high school/middle school, same thing in college (where I’m at now). You definitely have talent bro. Keep your head straight (and don’t make stupid mistakes like I have). You have talent, DO NOT WASTE IT!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! With any luck, you’ll experience a dynasty like I have when I was growing up (I’m not THAT much older than you it seems, probably only like 5 or 6 years, it seems like you just barely missed the dynasty) I know I’m drunk and rambling but long story short, YOU DA MAN!!!

By: Travis G.

Travis G. — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:47:42 +0000

interesting to hear from a ‘youngster’. i take the dynasty Yanks for granted. I was 16 in ‘96. that was a magical year, because no one expected that outta the Yanks, it was the emergence of Mo, and so many memorably postseason moments: Bernie homering from both sides of the plate in Texas, Bernie’s ALCS Game 1 walkoff HR, the dropped throw by Todd Zeile in Baltimore, how Atlanta was being crowned after the first two games, Jimmy Leyritz’ HR, Paulie’s catch to end game 5, and of course Girardi’s triple.

1998 was in some ways more and in some ways less magical than ‘96. greatest team i ever saw. 10 players with 10 or more HRs. Shane Spencer’s Roy Hobbs impression. The arrival of El Duque. Darryl’s game-winning slam in Oakland. Wells’ perfecto. ‘7 runs in the 7th inning in the 1st game of the best of 7 world series!’ Brosius’ HR off Trevor Hoffman. after that year i saw a fan with ‘125-50′ tattooed on his arm.

there wasnt much of a point to this, just wanted to share my thoughts about those seasons, maybe to help the young’ns feel what it was like.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:55:10 +0000

Another yawn worthy pinch hit post.

By: Becca

Becca — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:12:11 +0000

Jeff,

haha yea that call has been played so many times on mine too. its just unfortunate that i was only four years old at that time. that must have been a pretty rough time for you during the red sox 2 series wins especially in ‘04 at your house. hopefully this year it will be the other way around. im sure your dad must be thrilled with the Yanks offseason spending spree. i know i am.

By: jerseybillfromva

jerseybillfromva — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:41:56 +0000

Good job Jeff! However, I’m not so sure we can accept a former redsox fan. only 10 yrs removed ,huh? Well, I geuss we can give you credit for coming to your senses at 8yrs old. Don’t forget your history though. and hey “Juggy”! Lighten up! Most of us use this and other sites for entertainment value. This ain’t life n death. A little bit of razzin and mockery is human nature. Especially in these parts.

By: Angel - A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing

Angel - A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:28:58 +0000

Nice job, Jeff. I’m glad other people were supportive and complimentary of your post.

By: yanksince57-was this 1959 or is it 1965?

yanksince57-was this 1959 or is it 1965? — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:05:29 +0000

i always find it interesting that people equate in person arguments with physical violence! could alcohol abuse be somehow involved? anyway, what is the over/under on duncan’s remaining 40 man stay?

By: Juggy

Juggy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:33:17 +0000

Some of you people can be pretty bitter and insulting to another human being for no reason other than to entertain yourselves. Some of your reactions are surprising considering what appears to be your older age. Sure some of what SamIAm wrote was factually incorrect, normal debaters point out the inaccuracies and move on.

The internet is interesting in that it always seems to bring out the worst in people. I guess it’s easier to beat down and gang up on a person when there is no face to the name, but I bet most of you insulting him would be very quiet should the same situation arise in a conversation with someone in person. Maybe it’s because you know it’s the wrong thing to do, or maybe because you’d lack the courage.

It’s wrong, plain and simple.. Grow up.. It’s not a robot on the other end reading your insults.

By: Hit Dog

Hit Dog — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:25:23 +0000

Never too young to betray your family and your younger self:)