ESPN on the switch-pitcher
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Aug 20, 2009 
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ESPN did a piece on switch pitcher Pat Venditte.
Nobody seems to think Venditte is a prospect. But the numbers don’t lie: 58 innings, 49 hits, 77 strikeouts. He started the season with Charleston and was promoted to Tampa to get challenged.
He has been pretty solid in the Florida State League, throwing 27.1 innings and allowing 25 hits while striking out 37.
Venditte is 24, which is old for that level of competition. But he’s put himself in a position to get a chance.
ESPN did a piece on a NYY prospect. Oh, I may have to change my opinions regarding ESPN
What would be the next step? Staten Island?
I would think a lot of people would take the ferry over to see him.
Staten Island would be a step down as far as competition is concerned.
He’s at High A now.
“What would be the next step? Staten Island?”
I’m sure he’ll start next year in Trenton – AA. All he needs to succeed is to be a LOOGY/ROOGY. He’s got the lower arm angle from the left side, but has more of a conventional delivery from the right – which may not necessarily be a good thing long-term considering his lack of big-time velocity and stuff.
The #’s don’t lie, let’s see how he can do in AA to start 2010 and he’s putting up respectable #’s, he’s got a good shot.
do not sleep on him
Yeah I guess the words “Promoted to Staten Island” do have a funny ring to them.
do not sleep on him
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why, does he prefer to be spooned?
If he ends up not being a prospect, that means the numers did lie, no?
Yeah I guess the words “Promoted to Staten Island” do have a funny ring to them.
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posted that a while ago, but my real question is – does this guy have the stuff to make it to the show? Or is he a prospective minor leaguer?
I can’t believe all the praise the Sox got for signing Smoltz, Penny and Baldelli, particularly the first two. If the Yankees had signed a 40 year old coming off of surgery, who’d never pitched in the AL East, they’d have been roasted all over the airwaves as being desperate. Of course at the time the Sox signed Smoltz, they didn’t think he was going to have to be a key cog for them. They had Lester, Beckett, Dice K and Wakefield……not bad. The thing is, this year things have not broken perfectly for them and it turned out that Smoltz was not great depth (as the media portrayed it).
I’m not that familiar with Penny, but his signing was hailed as a stroke of genius, while the Yanks were absolutely killed for signing AJ. To be fair, most fans also hated the AJ deal – they thought he was a product of a contract year and that he was an underacheiving, injury prone pitcher. Obviously this is only year one of the contract, but AJ has been as healthy as a horse and he’s been a horse in the rotation. Where are the mediots now?
Has Baldelli even played much this year?
I agree with SJ – the Yankees have gotten serious contributions form their kids, but you never hear about it. Maybe it’s because they aren’t hot prospects – I mean, Pena and Cervelli are probably future utility/backup players. Still, they were key components in many of our wins and they will be a part of this team going forward.
The Sox are the underdogs – they have appeal to anyone who was ever picked on by the school bully (that would be the equivalent of the Yankees), so I wouldn’t anticipate the mediots changing their tune on them anytime soon.
it kind of seems unfair that switch hitters get the upper hand on a SWITCH PITCHER. the hitter should declare first.
he pitched for staten island last summer… i went out to see him and got a chance to meet him after the game. very nice guy, hope he makes it.
Not really. For a moment, think about it. How many times have you seen a manager go to his bench because the opposing team has a certain pitcher in the game? It’s all about matchups and if you know which side the pitcher is throwing from it allows the opposing team’s manager to counter with which hitter he wants facing him. Either way, I hope Venditte is successful, regardless of the rule.
Yeah I guess the words “Promoted to Staten Island” do have a funny ring to them.
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Maybe not if your business is garbage.
Mafia soldier ?
If you’re referring to custodial engineers and blunt-force persusian specialists, yes, Staten Island does sound like a good destination.
Feel free to add a ‘Fresh Kills Landfill’ punchline at no extra charge.
How far is Jeter from leading the Yankees franchise in hits?
Also, I doubt Venditte will be successful at the ML level since he doesn’t have a great GB so good hitters should feast on his mistakes, but you might as well continue to move him up the ladder and see what he can do.
…persuasion… undermined by a typo again.
just heard that 2 nyy prospects got suspended for 50 games…any idea who they are and what there long term projections are?
Thanks for the update Pete but this has been up for a while
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDyCRTlKllk
funny incident
the
August 20th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
it kind of seems unfair that switch hitters get the upper hand on a SWITCH PITCHER. the hitter should declare first.
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They had to make a rule one way or another, otherwise this happens:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDyCRTlKllk
Stultus Magnus
August 20th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Yeah I guess the words “Promoted to Staten Island” do have a funny ring to them.
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Not in the Ferry or Waste Removal Business.
By JOEL SHERMAN
Gary Sheffield asked the Mets for a contract extension, the club rejected the oveture and now Sheffield has threatened to leave the team and head home, two sources told the Post.
As of 6:30 p.m., one of the sources said, Mets officials and Sheffield were in discussions on how to move forward. There was a possibility that the Mets could release Sheffield.
Sheffield had been part of the original lineup for Thursday night’s game against the Braves. But Jerry Manuel said that Sheffield had pulled himself to clear his head.
Buzz up!Posted by Joel
Thanks for story Pete,
I too saw it and looked at his numbers and wondered why scouts were down on him.
It’s a great story and would be interesting to see it take place.
I loved the video of the batter switching 10x before giving up and looking horrible against him.
The 2x vendetti switch rule interesting too, does it hold in the majors now?
Why mess with a perfectly executed punchline?
That’s what my Uncle Vito always used to say.
At least he did before they executed him and sent him to……
There is no way the Venditte rule should favor the hitter. I mean , give the guy some credit for switch pitching and make it the batter who has to declare first.
Mike
August 20th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
How far is Jeter from leading the Yankees franchise in hits?
Around 27 hits away.
Thank you Betsy! I love when the ESPN “experts” have to eat their words.
the 15 inning Sox game is on YES tonight, the whole 5 hours of it, lol………..I’ll probably peek in, lol
“heard that 2 nyy prospects got suspended for 50 games…any idea who they are and what there long term projections are?”
They’re Nestor de Leon and Ramon Rodriguez. Both players were members of the Yankees’ team in the Dominican Summer League.
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/12091764
After skimming through the last couple of threads, let me just say that I thank my lucky stars that Jim Pir-one doesn’t live within 1000 miles from me.
Yikes. That dude needs some serious help.
Jeter needs 25 to tie and 26 to pass the Iron Horse.
Derek 2696
Lou 2721
It’s a good possibility that the Yankees will have Pat Venditte in spring training as a non-roster invitee.
The Yankees might have done a better job of producing talent that has helped the major league roster in the 2006 draft vs the Red Sox so far:
2006 Draft
Round Overall Yankees
1 21 Ian Patrick Kennedy SP
1 41 Joba Chamberlain SP
3 104 Zachary T. Mcallister SP
9 284 Mark D Melancon RP
17 524 David Robertson RP
Round Overall Red Sox
1 28 Daniel Bard RP
2 71 Justin MastersonRP
9 283 Ryan M. Kalish OF
17 523 Josh Reddick OF
18 553 Lars Anderson 1B
I predict Jeter will tie the record on 9/9 (8th inning) against Tampa and Break the record on 9/11 (1st inning) against Baltimore.
Both are home games.
Anyone else?
Jeter needs 25 to tie and 26 to pass the Iron Horse.
Derek 2696
Lou 2721
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Wild stuff there.
Unlce E-
You have discovered the only alternate universe where:
2 + 25 = 4
Very clever
Uncle E-
I am going for the tie on 9/8. For no other reason than I will be there that night and I am a really selfish person.
Also, my logic pretty much guarantees that if I am there in 9/8, it will happen on 9/9
I went to the game last year where he needed one more hit to tie Gerhig for most hits at Yankee Stadium. Of course he put up an 0-fer and got it the next night
The piece on ESPN said Venditte is a natural righty with low 90′s stuff from the right side and high 80′s from the left side. They said he has nothing spectacular from one side but the combination from both sides makes him effective.
A righty reliever and a lefty specialist all in one roster spot?
Erica – always OPPC
August 20th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Unlce E-
You have discovered the only alternate universe where:
2 + 25 = 4 Very clever
Thanks (wasn’t going for clever but what the hay)
no prices right rules – closest – period.
You should run a Guess record breaker contest. Or at least participate in mine.
ESPN did a piece on a NYY prospect. Oh, I may have to change my opinions regarding ESPN
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They only did it because he is a carnival sideshow
Thanks Erica
pick the inning and the record breaker game
(contest should be about the hit that breaks record)
Uncle E-
I will participate in yours for now.
Athough, I could be persuaded to start a “Guess what day the Yankees clinch” contest……….
Uncle E-
Day and Inning for two games??? Jeez, and you call me the Enforcer
Okay, Tie 9/8 1st inning
Breaker 9/8 3rd inning
Erica – always OPPC
August 20th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Uncle E-
I will participate in yours for now.
Great you will lend it creditility and muscle.
ok rules are simplE:
Closest to guess which game/inning jeter breaks record wins.
No price is right rules.
Participants are responsible for keeping track of their guesses.
All entries should be in before the Tuesday Texas game. Multiple gueesses will be frowned upon.
Pick the game/inning of the tieing hit for a contest tiebreaker
Just a drive by to say I can’t stomach the Sux.
I know nobody would have guessed that so I decided I should come clean.
GO JAYS!!!!!
How cool would it be if they lost tonight and we won again? More and more and more games out of first.
Oh yeah.
Later.
Ace of Cakes people
Yankee Stadium cake tonight at 10.
Oops. No game.
Bottom 4 against the O’s on September 11.
I have a feeling Jeter will give us a reason to smile on that day.
Pat, thanks for the reminder! I think Yankees Magazine had a clip of this at the time Ace of Cakes was shot – I saw the cake – it was amazing, lol. I also wanted to tear into that cake because it looked delicious!
pat, I’m glad you posted that. I actually have an alert set on my phone to go off before the show tonight but I could just see me leaving my phone in another room and missing it.
ajax with the walk-off single to give Scranton the 4-3 win…Ajax went 2 for 4 with a stolen base (22)
The umpires did what they had to do in the Jays game.
They scrizzewed the poor kid pitcher of the Jays over.
He threw the ball out of play for whatever reason, but because he didn’t throw it to the ump first, they awarded Jason Bay from 1st base, a 2 base throwing error, to 3rd with none out.
I hope Toronto hasn’t been jinxed by LoHudders.
4-1 RS.
JD Drew with his 2nd homer. I guess he didnt have a problem with Terry Francona selling him out to ESPN, who bashed him all night yesterday.
Poor kid Cecil must have been rattled by that cheap call.
Toronto is going to get swept, what else is knew.
Pat-
Thanks for the heads up. I have never seen that show. But I will set my DVR for it.
I watch Cake Boss every week though!
4-1 Sox
They are red hot. If they hang on, they are 7-3 in their last 10.
And of course, they picked up Alex Gonzalez off waivers, who was hitting like .200 in Cincinatti and he is hitting .312 for Boston since acquiring him.
Our pitchers better be prepared, Boston’s offense is tearing it up lately. Bay is back, Lowell is hot, Gonzalez has been a huge upgrade at SS for them etc.
Don’t expect these below average teams like Toronto to help us out by beating Boston.
It will save you aggravation by doing so.
Is this the same Alex Gonzalez that hit the GW home run off Jeff Weaver in 2003?
Wow, what an effort by Marco Scutaro. Too bad your pitchers made no effort in this series, including the RS whipping Boy Halladay.
And yet they are still (if they win this) 6 games back…..I would say the Jays just folded, but they battled back against Beckett, so I can’t say that. The Sox are a better team than the Jays……….they also have an easy schedule in September (mostly at home). The Yankees not only have to not play badly, but they need to keep playing at this extremely high level……I’ll take 1 out of 3 in Fenway to have a 5 game lead, but making up 5 games is very doable……again, the Yankees have a much harder, grueling schedule than the Sox do.
What channel is this cake thing on??
There’s no question the Sox hitting has found it’s groove again. I still don’t understand why some people assume the Yankees have this division in hand……..we play 3 games at Fenway and still have another 3 left later. I already mentioned the schedule. I think the Yankees will continue to play well, but if the Sox get red hot, they can easily make up a couple of games here and there and get right back into it.
“If they hang on, they are 7-3 in their last 10.”
And for all their “hotness”, they haven’t made up any ground in the division or advanced a lead in the WC.
Food Network – I don’t know where you are, Kelvin. On Long Island, Cablevision, it’s ch 66
kelvin
Food Network
“And for all their “hotness”, they haven’t made up any ground in the division or advanced a lead in the WC”
exactly
Why cant we hope that bum teams beat them?
They certainly play their hardest against us, fouling off pitch after pitch.
I remember the Royals sweeping the Sox in Fenway a couple years ago, maybe 06
Listening to Frank Viola is sickening. He’s another RS latch on who lick them clean time after time.
Too bad Remy’s coming back tomorrow. He said he had a date in mind for a comeback, and of course he’s going to try to reverse luck. Here’s hoping his arrival in the booth turns them back into the average or just above average team they are.
I’m in brooklyn and thanks for heads up Betsy.
The pressure is all on the Red Sox.
They have played better the last 10 games but they still haven’t gained a single game on the Yanks since the series in the Bronx.
You people worry too much.
The Yanks aren’t worried about the Red Sox right now. They are at home with their families and going to rock concerts with teammates.
BTW, so much for that conspiracy theory that Lester is going to pitch against the Yanks on Friday.
Betsy -
Because a lot of the posters on here aren’t concerned with the Red Sox until they’re close and then they are concerned with the RS.
Their motto is why be concerned at a time when you have no need to be. They also must expect teams like the Jays or White Sox, or pitchers like Roy Halladay to actually perform against the RS.
Giuseppe -
Are you okay?
My thought that they might hold back Lester to pitch against us on Friday, which I would think would be harmful to the Red Sox, is a conspiracy?
I think you need to check the definition of conspiracy, or get better hair products
Kelvin, you’re welcome! I love that show – I don’t watch it all the time, but they’re all amazing.
It’s not that I think the Sox will necessarily catch the Yankees, GF but that they are really playing well now. If they make it in as the WC, which I expect they will, they’ve got Beckett, Lester and and momentum. Just the idea of the Sox doing well in October is …….well, it’s not pleasant.
Jim, Halladay is human. I’d like to think other teams will beat the Red Sox, but I don’t resent them for not doing so. The Sox are one of the best teams in the game – I expect them to beat the drecks, just like the Yankees are expected to.
Betsy -
You’re right. I only resent those players who make no effort against them and make the effort against the NYY.
I was a little hard on Tomko the other day. He’s not a bad guy. I was angry at all the hard hit balls that we got no reward on.
There is one guy who readily comes to mind is the dishonorable lack of integrity Kurt Suzuki. Im glad we’re not facing the A’s again.
“They are red hot. If they hang on, they are 7-3 in their last 10.”
So are the Yankees. Except the Yankees did it with a West Coast trip.
Basically, the Sox will be exactly where they were after the sweep (6.5 GB), except 10 games have been knocked off the schedule.
Jim Pir-one,
Everything to you is a conspiracy from Bloomberg to everything related to Boston.
The schedule had already been announced that Lester was pitching tonight and Penny was pitching Friday.
What purpose does it serve Francona to switch them at the last minute? Girardi finagled his rotation to have Pettitte pitch on Friday and didn’t have to go into stealth mode to do it.
Your mind is warped. I’m just glad you don’t live in my neighborhood.
I dunno about you guys but when I see the Yankees play I see guys that are hungry for a world series.
Heck I can even picture the Yankees vs Cardinals/Phillies in World Series.
Well, the Yankees shouldn’t need help from other teams. They should take care of business themselves this weekend and continue to play well.
We have a pretty tough stretch upcoming– 9 in a row against Boston, Texas, Chicago.
Now Kurt Suzuki has a lack of integrity.
I couldn’t make you up if I tried.
Giuseppe -
And the schedules that are announce are always right
ESPN.com has a different rotation schedule than Yahoo, which is different from MLB.com, TSN.com and so on.
They let Yuckilis serve his suspension against the team they’re fighting for the wild card with. So he would face us.
You couldnt afford my neighborhood
Jim,
You don’t know crap. Kurt Suzuki’s a good kid. He led his college team to a world championship and is the only Oakland A who hasn’t mailed it in.
Pick on another player.
I dunno about you guys but when I see the Yankees play I see guys that are hungry for a world series. Everyone clicking on all cylinders.
Heck I can even picture the Yankees vs Cardinals/Phillies in World Series.
Well, if they had a world championship. Gotta get the WS off my mind.
He led his team to a national championship. The kid’s a winner.
I swear I thought you were talking about some music group…
Ace of Cakes at the Stadium.
Re: Kurt
An RBI in every game against us until last night, and absolutely nothing against the RS.
He probably gets off on trying versus the NYY.
Kurt’s a winner alright, against the NYY!
The thing is, we need to keep the lead 5-6 games or so.
Because our late September stretch is brutal while the Sox have a cakewalk.
12 of our final 15 games are against teams currently over .500 (including a brutal trip out west to play the Angels).
14 of Boston’s last 17 are against teams under .500 (the only tough ones are 3 games against us at the stadium).
Last thing we want to do is see this lead dwindle and then have to fight hard late in September against a tough schedule while Boston gets to beat up on bad teams for the right to win the division.
Burnett, Halladay, Rios, Millar, Scutaro, Manny, and on and on?
Lack integrity because they’re Yankee killers?
One word, UGH!
Jim Pir-one August 20th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
You couldnt afford my neighborhood
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You’re probably right.
I’ve heard a long term commitment to Bellevue Hospital gets pretty expensive.
“He probably gets off on trying versus the NYY.”
This has been nothing new. Look at the career stats of virtually every Yankee killer and they do nothing against Boston. Teams get up to play the Yankees… not so much against Boston.
“The Yanks aren’t worried about the Red Sox right now. They are at home with their families and going to rock concerts with teammates.”
While I can’t remember exactly who Pete said was going to see Creed tonight, I do worry about Scott Strapp’s effect on their manhood.
That’s right, Jim. Kurt’s a good guy and a well respected player. That makes him a winner.
Like most of the athletes that come out of Hawaii, he’s humble. AND, he doesn’t have hangups about Boston.
Halladay and Rios actually have respectable numbers against the RS.
Millar, clearly doesnt care to try versus his ole ballclub, and probably fails on purpose. He’s still probably cowboying up in the locker room. And the fact that he was the biggest user the RS had back then.
m -
He just doesnt try against Boston!
Sey August 20th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
The thing is, we need to keep the lead 5-6 games or so.
Because our late September stretch is brutal while the Sox have a cakewalk.
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Late September games won’t matter if the Yanks clinch the division before the last week of the season.
Hmm. Well. Maybe, just maybe, Boston has good scouting? And the pitchers actually execute! Cuz, teams kind of sorta do that. Like the Phillies v. Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
Now you’ve done it, Jim.
Back off the Hawaiians or the wrath of m appears.
“You’re right. I only resent those players who make no effort against them and make the effort against the NYY.”
Very much like Oswald who was a terrible marksman until that fateful day in Dallas.
Okay, Jim. I’ve said my piece.
I read the back and forths here all day, and I don’t want to get into a “discussion” with you.
Just don’t say that a kid you don’t even know lacks integrity. There are not different rules for Boston. They’re not that special.
m -
LOL
And the NYY pitchers dont excecute. They’re only in first by 6 games in the loss column.
Mel,
This guy is unbelievable. I bet he’s wearing a tinfoil hat as we speak.
He’s like the crazy neighbor on a sitcom.
Kurt Suzuki v Red Sox: .345 BA-1hr-6rbi
m -
No need for discussion. Haven’t you heard that Boston is the “Hub of the Universe”
They are that special.
It’s funny… did some of you really think we were going to push this lead to 9-10 games and make Boston disappear?
They are an excellent team that just went through a funk after the ASB. They are still the 3rd best team in the AL and have a pretty easy September schedule. Their bats have started to heat up and Buchholz has somewhat stabilized the middle of the rotation. Wakefield should be back in a week or so too.
This race is going to go deep into September. Boston isin’t going to fold. We control our own destiny though and as long as we keep winning, it doesn’t matter what Boston does. But it’s funny to see people so up in arms that a good team like Boston is starting to play well… as if they were going to play .400 ball the rest of the season.
Kurt Suzuki:
.760 OPS against Boston
1.121 OPS against NYY
Nice cherrypicking of stats though.
“He just doesnt try against Boston!”
Am I allowed to post dumbass after every one of his posts.
Giuseppe Franco-
Pete actually told him to leave the blog not to long ago. He was ranting about how the Red Sox steal from a childrens cancer fund.
“If they hang on, they are 7-3 in their last 10.”
And for all their “hotness”, they haven’t made up any ground in the division or advanced a lead in the WC.
Heh, Pat – I’m proud of your thunderstorm on the sox fans parade. Well done.
I saw this kid pitch when he was on the Staten Island Yankees last summer. The team stayed at my college(Wagner) while I was taking summer classes and I was talking to them about him. Besides being told he was a freak of nature, they all basically said that he has potential but he is a long shot to make the majors, and if he does it would most likely be as a September call-up or spring training invite.
Okay now we’re just being dumb. Did I say the Yankees don’t execute? How did we go up 7.5 games in the first place? We excecuted against Boston and outpitched them.
Tarheelyank-
I am cool with that
Tom in N.J.
That’s not true. Pete twisted my words. I said no such thing about that charity.
Jim-
Its awfully interesting that you spend half of your time accusing people of “twisting your words”. Maybe you should really watch your words better, or better yet… keep them to yourself and off this blog
Wait… any player who led their team to a College World Series win has integrity?
I’m sure that statement can be refuted.
Hi Angel!!!
How are you tonight?
Jim – Pick on someone who isin’t Hawaiian and m will leave you alone.
Pick on Mark Ellis instead. Or Adam Kennedy.
Jim’s words are twisted, alright.
Gee, Tyler, you think the Yankees aren’t a fluke?
http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/.....in-boston/
And he’s wrong about Phil not having shown he can pitch in Fenway yet.
Sigh
I am good, how are you? Did you have a better day today?
I have Summer of ’69 in my head. Thats what I get for leaving work late and driving home during the Old School 5 on the radio. Ack.
“Too bad Remy’s coming back tomorrow. He said he had a date in mind for a comeback, and of course he’s going to try to reverse luck.”
Please say you arent serious. Remy is coming back after battling both lung cancer and depression. It’s insane to think he has motives other than trying to make the next day of his life better than the one before. I am no fan of the Red Sox or the Remdog persona, but I sure as hell wish him god’s blessing in his recovery.
The team still has to prove it can win in Fenway. If this is a “different team”, then they won’t get swept. They’ll find a way to win atleast 1 game especially with these matchups. 2 heavily in our favor and one toss up.
If we get swept, the lead is down to 3 measly games with almost 50 to go.
Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
August 20th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
I am good, how are you? Did you have a better day today?
I have Summer of ‘69 in my head. Thats what I get for leaving work late and driving home during the Old School 5 on the radio. Ack.
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I guess today was slightly better. They calmed down about upcoming deadlines and lowered my required working hour requirement back to “normal”. Thats always nice. Although, at this point I really just pray for the lottery
I once saw Bryan Adams in concert at the China Club (it was a WPLJ concert for listeners and I won entry). He left without doing Summer of 69 and everyone refused to leave until he came back out and did it. Finally, the emcee had to come back onstage and say that Bryan Adams had left the building and he would sing Summer of 69 for us if we wanted. LOL
Drive 4-5,
more twisting of my words.
Of course I wish him well in his recovery. I actually like Remy. It’s Orsillo I cant stand.
I happened to hear him on the radio recently saying he had a date in mind for a comeback, but that was thwarted and he was truly sorry for not being able to come back at that time.
So he had another date in mind for a comeback, this series. His first date was probably the last Yankees Red Sox series.
Take one game in Fenway, then onto the Texas series.
Shouldn’t be too hard. We’re sending our 3 best pitchers against them and only have to steal atleast one game.
The pressure is all on the Sox in this series.
Pat is a great guy, check this out
patvendittefanclub.com
I actually like Orsello’s voice… it is a smooth broadcasting voice you enjoy listening to like Joe Buck’s.
I’d take him over Kay in a heartbeat. And don’t get me started on Flarhaty…
Welcome back Billy Wagner
SA-
Who got Billy???
Joe Buck’s broadcasting voice is spoken in the language known as RedSoxese.
He dishonored his excellent father, a longtime Cardinals fan, by rooting for the Sox over the Cards in 2004.
RedSoxican sounds better
“We have not seen how the revamped setup crew – Alfredo Aceves, Dave Robertson, Brian Bruney, Phil Coke, Phil Hughes – will handlea lead in Boston”
Aceves got charged with a blown save in Boston in that CC game where we imploded in the 8th inning.
Coke has pitched well in Boston in limited duty.
Robertson has not pitched a high leverage inning there all year.
Bruney has yet to pitch in Fenway, he was on the DL both times.
Hughes was a long reliever when he was last in Boston.
SA-
Nevermind, he went back to the Mets. I read that he had been placed on waivers so I thought maybe they traded him.
Erica – always OPPC August 20th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
SA-
Who got Billy???
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He just came in to pitch the 8th for the Mets. I still can’t believe he is back pitching already
Buck’s voice is great.
What comes out of it… not so much.
Erica – always OPPC August 20th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
SA-
Nevermind, he went back to the Mets. I read that he had been placed on waivers so I thought maybe they traded him.
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SA-
Please tell me they didn’t play “Enter Sandman” when he entered the game like they used to when he closed
Wow, impressive inning for Wagner.
“with almost 50 to go.”
38 but I get your point.
He looked great. Made easy work of McCaan and Chipper.
I’m glad things are calmed down for you. My busy time at work is coming up from October to January … I’m psyching myself up for it already, lol.
Wow. He didn’t do his most famous song? I know he has lots of songs (I just checked out his iTunes catalog, lol) some cheesy, some not, but I think I would have started a riot if he didn’t play that one, haha. Its the kind of song that was written for singing along at his concerts!
Erica-they did!
S.A.–Serenity Now
August 20th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Erica-they did!
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Hahaha. That doesn’t even make sense if you aren’t the closer anymore……
That is also the biggest reason I don’t want him on the Yankees. Forget his actual stats. The logistics would never work!
Don’t folks here believe in their hearts of hearts that the 2009 Yankees are the best team in the American League right now? What else do they have to do to prove it? Win the most games of any team in baseball history over the first 30 games after the All Star break? Oh wait..they did that. Maybe have a 9 – 1 homestand followed by a 5-2 West Coast trip? Oh wait…they did that too.
It’s the Boston Red Sox that have their back to the wall, not the Yankees. Since July 20 Boston is 4 – 12 against teams with winning records. They have the best team in the majors coming to town this weekend and their starters for the first 2 games are Penney and Tazawa. Relax and appreciate the fact that this is the best Yankee team in at least 5 years.
Jim Pir-One, there’s a growing consensus on the blog that you’re bat-guano crazy. Only you can change that perception (or reinforce it). I’m just worried that ESPN is twisting your brain with subliminal messages. I would watch your precious bodily fluids too.
Crazy Red Sox theories are one thing, but picking on one of m’s pet players — a Hawaiin no less! — is quite another. My advice: don’t do it. She’s tougher, smarter, and saner than you.
Drive 4-5
I could stand and clap but you won’t see me. Instead, I’ll just say “ditto”
Phil should have a song when he comes out in the 8th. How about this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odcJ-vS22rI
No?
Angel-
Hang in there at work!!!
Apparently, Bryan Adams doesn’t actually like that song very much. I love his music though. I used to have a car with a 6-CD changer and his 2 disc anthology CDs spent a record 18 months in my CD player.
The one big plus for the Red Sox tonight is that Lester is through 7 innings at 89 pitches.
So the off day probably won’t give us any edge in terms of a rested pen. Unless Lester has major issues the most the Sox will need tonight is one inning out of their pen.
Not a big deal, but a best case scenario for them going into the weekend.
No, any player who leads their team to a College WS is a winner.
A person who has a big heart like Kurt Suzuki has integrity. Someone who would spearhead a fundraising campaign to help pay for the medical expenses of the Adenhart accident survivor has integrity.
http://oakland.athletics.mlb.c.....8;c_id=oak
Crazy Red Sox theories are one thing
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I have opinions as do the rest of you. My opinions are just as valid as anyone else’s. My dislike of Kurt Suzuki has nothing to do with Hawaiians. That’s ridiculous.
I had a “theory” back in whatever year Ortiz made the comment about his Dominican milkshakes that he was setting it up for when he got caught, that he would say he didnt know what he took.
I wonder how that “crazy” “theory” turned out
Wagner is obviously out there for a few turns as trade bait.
Maybe NYY should take a flier on him…
HERE’S A THOUGHT.
MAYBE IF WE IGNORE JIM AND HIS CRAZY THEORIES, HE WILL GO AWAY
Nick
ESPNs messages arent subliminal. They are out in the open for everyone to hear. Boli, Boli, Boli
The Mets and Yankees are not making any deals…….
L to the 2nd-
The Mets placed Wagner on waivers. Teams need to see him pitch before they claim him. I hope someone does quick. I want only one pitcher in NY coming into games to the tune of “Enter Sandman”
Yep, its good road trip music..I used to listen to Reckless a lot, just not a huge fan the “please forgive me” movie soundtrack type of songs.
Angel-
I confess, but I love a good cheesy love song. LOL
Erica, exactly.
Perhaps 2 or 3 turns before 8/31 (so he can be eligible for a post season spot if need be) & someone takes a chance.
Will probably have to pay approx. $2m owed to him – Mets won’t eat any I wouldn’t think.
For all we know, teams have already claimed him.
The only dude I have heard in the last several years with more crazy conspiracy theories is Michael Savage.
I laugh at this stuff because its funny and HE really believes what’s he’s writing. Its not, “made for blog only” material.
However, the more it keeps up, I feel bad for the guy because its clear the lights are but nobody is home.
First time poster here. I know this probably isn’t necessary, but I feel the need to defend someone who is, by all accounts I’ve seen, a decent human being and ball player.
Kurt Suzuki vs KC – 1.061 OPS
Kurt Suzuki vs Colorado – 1.077 OPS
Kurt Suzuki vs Texas – .986
Definitely tries against those guys
Kurt Suzuki vs LAA – .428
Kurt Suzuki vs Tor – .549
Kurt Suzuki vs Bal – .668
Look at that! Against two division rivals of the Yanks and one of the biggest non-division thorns in their sides, he might as well not bother showing up! Total D-bag. And clearly a Yankee hater.
Kurt Suzuki vs Boston – .760
Kurt Suzuki Overall OPS – .725
Wait, does that technically mean he tries a little bit harder than normal against Boston? I’m confused.
In seriousness, Suzuki is what he is: An average (at best) hitting catcher. Like a lot hitters of his profile (or any profile, really. Baseball is a funny game like that), he performs well versus some teams and poorly versus others. Trying to gauge whether or not he is trying based on his performance against each seems unfair.
Heck, Jeter has absolutely spit the bit versus Boston this year (.611 OPS). Does that mean he lacks the integrity to try against his teams chief rival? Or is he just a victim of the intensity of the random variation of results in the game of baseball?
(And just for the record, Suzuki had an .714 OPS vs the NYY in 2008 against a .888 OPS vs the Red Sox)
All opinions are not equally valid although everyone has an equal right to hold them.
And you get zero credit for your ex post facto clain to an Ortiz/milkshake theory. My dog figured that one out as did my nephew, and he hadn’t been born yet.
Erica, I love Summer of 69…..it’s a very nostalgic song. Too bad Adams didn’t play it, knowing how much his fans wanted to hear it…….
Welcome to the party Aaron
If NYY picked up Wagner I’m sure the Sandman deal can be worked out (um, that’s Mo’s song, find a new one, Billy boy)
Betsy-
Do you know that song isn’t actually about the Summer of 69?? LOL
Aaron,
I echo Erica’s thoughts (but you got no chance, she’s Damon’s girl).
Nick,
lol.
I’m beginning to think there might be such a phenomenon on this blog as sub-optimal posting.
I see that according to the idiotic rantings of Jim-Bob-Billy-Jack that the Yankee players lacked integrity when they played the first 8 games of the year against Boston and lost. I’m sure they will be thoroughly embarrassed about being outed like this.
“nyp_joelsherman been told yanks haven’t put much thought into Wagner, but could imagine any contender being interested in LH who threw like tonight”
Newsdays beat writer, Eric Boland raises an interesting point:
Less than 2 weeks ago, the question was can the Yankees beat the Sox, now the question is can they put them away?
Alot can happen in 2 weeks.
Erica, what do you mean?
I just put it on my iPod, Erica. That’ll show him for not playing it.
I’m as negative as anyone, but what have the Yankee done Boland to question them? I guess they haven’t played well enough.
Now humming “Damon’s Girl” for Erica (to tune of “Jessie’s Girl”).
Please – leave my head wretched song —
Nick -
Youre dog and nephew did.
But ESPN couldnt figure it out for the past 5 years, and they still cant figure it out
I’d already determined bat-guano status after the “cody ransom should DFA himself” saga, lol.
SA-
You know you just triggered endless hours of Wagner speculation right???? LOL
(If it wasn’t you someone else would have come up with it soon anyway)
Betsy
August 20th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Erica, what do you mean?
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Hahaha.. let’s put it this way, Bryan Adams was 9 years old in the Summer of 69.
This is a family blog, so I will be gentile. The song is one giant double entendre
It’s like talking to children.
The Yankees are on the Yankees. If the Yankees fail against the Sox, it’s not for lack of effort.
There’s a problem with players who fail against them and succeed against us.
Wagner has one good inning, lol……Even at his best, Wagner was good, but not great. He blew plenty of games…….Still, I’m sure he’ll draw interest. The Phillies could use a Wagner, but obviously that’s not happening…
Cody Ransom should have had the decency to go to Cashman and say “Im hurting the team, release me.”
Go ahead Erica, explain it to Betsy
The rest of us will cover our eyes
L to the 2nd
August 20th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Now humming “Damon’s Girl” for Erica (to tune of “Jessie’s Girl”).
Please – leave my head wretched song —
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Sounds like a hit song to me
Me and my baby in a…
PSA for Betsy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_of_'69
Erica-haha. Me bad
Erica, I don’t believe that, lol…….I mean, I know the double entendre you are referring to, but I don’t believe that song is about that. Is that just your opinion or is that what you heard?
I am hysterical laughing right now…
Hey! Don’t be dissin’ Rick Springfield..
If Wagner ois a shell of himself there will be contenders that show interest.
If you’re a lefty reliever with a pulse, you can usually hang around quite a while
Its a fact.. straight from the horse’s mouth, Betsy. Go check out the wikipedia page.
IGNORE JIM
August 20th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
HERE’S A THOUGHT.
MAYBE IF WE IGNORE JIM AND HIS CRAZY THEORIES, HE WILL GO AWAY
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You can’t get rid of stupidity with hand grenades and gasoline.
Oh geezus……..
I hate Bryan Adams right now
Now I have the Summer of ’69 in my head!
Yes, he didn’t mean the year 1969.
Brian Adams is 49.. I feel old, LOL.
since when did this blog cease to be about baseball and become a bryan adams fan club blog?????????
goin up to boston on saturday for the game…sitting in the bleachers. hopefully no one throws a hot dog at my head.
Betsy:
As Madeline Khan said in Blazing Saddles…
“It’s twue, it’s twue…”
LOL, Sorry SA. I just downloaded it from iTunes.
Sorry, Betsy.
On the other hand, the co-writer disputed Adams’ interpretation. Either way, I will never hear that song the same way again, lol. It always conjured up the NY Mets (I know, I hate the Mets, but still……), the Moon landing, that kind of thing. Now………
“Last thing we want to do is see this lead dwindle and then have to fight hard late in September against a tough schedule while Boston gets to beat up on bad teams for the right to win the division.”
No worry about that.
Sha na na na na na live for today.
And don’t worry ’bout tomorrow, live.
For those who don’t care to watch Ace of Cakes but still want a Yankee-oriented show – You, Me, and Dupree is also on at 10. TBS. I actually think I’ll check that out since I’ve never seen Arod’s squeeze act. The Ace of Cakes is going to be repeated Friday so that’s soon enough for me.
“This is a family blog, so I will be gentile.”
Actually, you’re allowed to be Jewish on this blog if you want to.
Betsy-
This is a direct quote from the liner notes of Bryan Adams’ Anthology CD-
Adams stresses, “Summer of 69 has nothing to do with the year 1968. Instead, he calls it “a double entendre, its about s-x much like Bob Seger’s “Night Moves’” (which is another amazing song in Erica’s opinion)
So you see Betsy, I am not lying from you. That is directly from the mouth of Bryan Adams
Angel, that’s alright. I really don’t hate Adams, I’m just sort of……..stunned. I think I just found out that there really isn’t a tooth fairy, lol
Ron –
When there isn’t a game on, and when people have other interests other than baseball, and actually like to discuss them with people who they happen to like on here.
Sure beats spending time rooting against the Red Sox.
8-1 RS in the 9th
Thanks Toronto for showin’ up
wagner would be a great addition to the pen if he is healthy and throwing strikes..he would be a lefty-specialist/back-up setup guy on this team, unless he really performed…couldnt hurt imo
Erica, I was being facetious and sarcastic – I definitely did not intend to accuse you of lying.
Betsy-
Of course, I typed 1968 in my explanation. LOL
Anyway, I am sorry I ruined the song for you. You can still imagine the moon landing if you’d like
Betsy
August 20th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Erica, I was being facetious and sarcastic – I definitely did not intend to accuse you of lying.
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Oh! No worries, I didn’t take it that way. I know you just wanted to get to the truth of this Bryan Adams conspiracy
I figured nothing was better than a direct quote
Erica I still can’t believe your man is taking some of the guys to see Creed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrx9Ywlev1Y
C’mon Cash Money – Coke needs a lefty pal, and it isn’t gonna be Marte
SA-
I won’t lie. I am a little disappointed in that myself.
But even in pretend relationships, its healthy to have different interests
Yeah, I figured you felt like that, Betsy. I guess I grew in an era of sexual innuendo or just plain in your face music so I just have no naivety about stuff I hear anymore. In fact I probably hear stuff where there isn’t innuendo, lol.
I wish I still had that naivety.
Does anyone have any thoughts on what will happen when Marte’s rehab assignment ends?
I just told Betsy there is no Tooth Fairy
I loooooooooove Night Moves. I have that on my current playlist.
Angel-
What kind of playlist are you listening to??? LOL
They could bring him up & DFA Mitre?
Don’t think they can stall until September callups
I am pretty sure Marte’s rehab assignment is up by the end of the month.
I guess they can send someone down briefly and then call them back up. But who would you send down? (Abeit, temporarily)
Well the rosters are due to expand… are they able to wait until then to activate him? I know he’s due to end his rehab pretty soon and I know it was time limited how long they could keep him down there on rehab assignments. If they can do that, then thats what I think they’ll do.
Toronto has mailed it in
(well except the pitcher League for Toronto. He is from Hawaii, that means he is 100% full of integrity).
LOL Erica, it doesn’t ruin the song for me. I love the song, but it’s not my favorite of all time……I enjoy discovering the meaning behind songs and now I know about Summer of 69, lol
They’d probably send Pena down for Marte.
Awful job by the Blue Jays
You couldn’t take ONE game at home?
LOL just random stuff – not a saucy playlist, lol. Its a variety of music. I have very varied tastes in music.
Wagner himself said he isin’t going to come here to be a lefty specialist (and referenced how lefties hit him better than righties). He would want to be a setup man.
Angel, I grew up in the 80′s (born 1971), but I’m definitely naive. I guess that’s bad in some ways, but I kind of like it. I wouldn’t want to be jaded and cynical…..Of course, being naive can also come across as being clueless, lol
So “Cuts Like a Knife” isn’t really about stabbing????
Yeah it will be someone with options enough left to be able to be brought up. Although if they send someone down, don’t they have to wait 10 days before they can come up.
“Awful job by the Blue Jays
You couldn’t take ONE game at home?”
Frustrating isin’t it?
I happen to favor “Diana” myself.
Yes, it’s about stealing Princess Di from HorseFace
Pour some sugar on me isn’t an ode to baking?
How do you blind me?
With dental floss or a Red Sox uniform
Time to watch Real Housewives of Atlanta. No Yankee game on tonight does have some upside. No channel flipping.
I hestiate to say the Jays laid down for the Sox when they came back on Beckett yesterday. Still, they didn’t exactly cover themselves in glory the last couple of days. Their pitching, Doc included, has been horrendous. Fortunately, the Sox will be going up against better pitching in the Yankees…….but they are hot right now, they are home and that definitely makes me nervous. Oh well…….I don’t lack faith in the Yankees at all. Figuring out what I want for dinner makes me nervous.
Jack Curry has it exactly right.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08.....38;emc=rss
The Red Sox need to worry more about the Rangers and Rays than the Yanks.
They just need to win games.
Let’s see if we can cool off Boston.
Last time, they came into the series reeling. They lost 2 heartbreakers in Tampa and their bullpen was exhausted. They also were missing Bay for 3 games.
Now they are at full strength and in their own building. Hope we can take a game and get out. Cannot get swept.
Betsy-
Just out of curiousity, in the song “Lola” by the Kinks. Do you know Lola is actually a man???
Not at all. I wish i had my some of my naivety back, I think yours is refreshing. I’m not that much younger than you – I was born in 75. Probably has more to do with my tastes in music than it does in anything. I did a lot of heavy metal etc in the 80s.. some of that stuff is a *bit* explicit.
LOL. Erica!! Are you going for Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny with that one? I bet she already knows that one.
…and Toys in the Attic isn’t about where you store your kids stuffed animals…
Erica, I never heard of that song, lol……….
I’ve heard of Laila, though…..and I know what that’s about!
My musical tastes run to stuff like the Beatles, Beach Boys, Abba, Bee Gee, Four Seasons, Chicago, easy listening/pop rock kind of stuff. I despise heavy metal, rap, punk rock, etc…….I’m a young fogie, lol
Angel-
Santa.. LOL
I was born in 1980.
Bryan Adams & I have age in common, so I’m afraid I’m a bit more jaded
It could be, Tom. Its definitely an ode to sugar in the lump form vs powder. LOL.
Betsy-
You have to know Lola!!!!! La la la la Lola.. that song
Erica,
Seriously?
Just kidding. Here’s my, ‘you’re so stupid, mel’ story.
Picked up a book from the library, “Why a Curveball Curves”, and I find lots of reprints of old Popular Mechanics articles by Jim Kaat, Lou Piniella, and others.
So, I finally figure out that Popular Mechanics is NOT a magazine about cars.
The Yankees need to score runs this series and break out of this “funk”. A-Rod needs to snap out of it.
The Boston offense isin’t the same one we saw 2 weeks ago, they are swinging the bats MUCH better now. So we can’t expect our pitcher’s to throw shutouts like they did in the last series.
Pitcher’s like Penny usually give them trouble. Hard throwers who can locate. A-Rod can’t catch up to a FB like that now.
m….
It isn’t?!??!?! LOL
(Sadly, NOT kidding)
Angel, I think you’re right. I really like songs with emotions and melodies to them (love Barry Manilow, too, lol), so songs with explicit lyrics don’t do it for me. It’s just my nature to be naive, maybe because I’m a little sheltered.
I’m Jewish, so for me, Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny don’t exist, lol. I always dreamed of Santa when I was a kid, though……..and I still watch Christmas specials, lol
This stuff is funny to read along to.
Not much to add except let’s go yankees.
Two out of 3 would be great this weekend.
Hey Jim Pir-one, have you had a chance to meet Tricia yet? Go ahead, introduce yourself, the two of you share certain personality characteristics which may be the basis of a wonderful relationship. Or, at the very least, you two crazy kids could start your own blog and give free rein to your fanciful theories.
Lola is by the Kinks. Betsy. Same era as Layla.
I do like the Beatles. My dad got me into a lot of that music. I can tolerate Abba/Bee Gees. I think I heard way too much of them growing up though.
miggs-
I think its my fault. We got a little off course.
But there is no game on tonight, and we have a 7 game lead. So does that deserve a little non-baseball levity??
Btw- do you know you are in a tie for first now in GTLU?
Even if the RS hitters were slumping, the Green Sardine Can makes them a better hitting team.
Just pitch, baby.
miggs -
Why not all 3
Curry is wrong – the Yanks have a 6, not 7, game lead over the Sox.
Also, I’ve never cottoned to the idea that pitcher A is going against pitcher B. He’s not – he’s going against the other team’s lineup. On any given day, anything can happen…….
Wasn’t Layla about Eric Clapton stealing George Harrison’s wife?
Oh, those wacky ’60s
Most Sox fans are not even thinking about the division. They are just trying to get a playoff spot and if they happen to shave games off our lead and contend for the division later in year, that is a bonus.
They cheer more for a Rangers and Rays loss than a Yankees loss. It helps them more. Kind of like us in 2007 when we knew the division was not realistic but we needed to hold off Seattle/Detroit for the WC.
Nope, Erica…….maybe I’ll You Tube it tonight – perhaps it’s a song I’ve heard and I just don’t realize it. The Kinks are hard rock, right? I’m not into that stuff…….not at all.
Yanks have a good chance to take 2 of 3.
1 will do, though.
Angel, you were born in ’75? Huh. For some reason I thought you were several years older than me; but it’s just 1 year.
Pour some sugar on me…Def Leppard…one of my favorite bands, actually.
I heard Creed’s setlist actually contains a “cleaned up ” version of “Summer of 69″
Instead of summer fun and sex, Scott Strapp changed the lyrics to better reflect his vision of our Lord’s formative years.
He calls it “Summer in Palestine”
Vendetti will be a novelty not much more.
Angel, were you a Duran Duran fan? I LOVED them…..still do. I had a huge crush on John Taylor (the bass player – there were two John Taylors, lol).
Nothing wrong with being sheltered at all. I’ve always loved music all kinds. I have Barry Manilow on my iPod.. i have great affection for the song Mandy, lol.
Well thank goodness, Santa and the Easter Bunny where already knocked out of the running.
I feel bad about the Brian Adams Tooth Fairy bomb.
LOL M, I would have though Popular Mechanics was a magazine about cars, sight unseen based on the name alone too!
A sweep basically finishes them off. They would be 9.5 back. 2\3 puts them 7.5 back. 1 of 3 puts them 5.5 back.
Betsy, Kinks are closer to the Beatles than “hard” rock
“On any given day, anything can happen…….”
That thought is exactly what I love most about baseball. You couldn’t predict a game if you tried.
Great players can come up empty. And ordinary players can become heroes.
Absolutely anything can happen.
Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS in the middle of the 11th, I went to go get a drink of water. Aaron Boone was coming to bat and I figured I had some time. Who ever would have though the first pitch of the inning would be the game winner?
L to the 2nd, yes……it was an ode to Patti Boyd. I only know a few Clapton songs – that one, Wonderful Tonight (one of my favorites) and Tears in Heaven).
L to the 2nd
August 20th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Wasn’t Layla about Eric Clapton stealing George Harrison’s wife?
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You are correct sir. LOL. And they were best friends.
Betsy, download “Lola” by the Kinks you definitely know the song
Yes, I did. I might have liked 80s metal, but I was also a big sucker for 80s pop too. I did have a few Duran Duran tapes (not CD).
Most loathed 80s song by me? Spandau Ballet’s True.
I really think the Team goes in to Boston and sweeps the Saux.
Was “afternoon delight” about day games?
Angel-
My least favorite 80s song ever was “Too Shy” by that Kajagoogoo group. YUCK
Best Duran Duran song: Hungry Like the Wolf
Tarheelyank
August 20th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Was “afternoon delight” about day games?
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LOL
Even as a little kid I somehow knew what that song was about, before I really knew what it was about.
Tarheelyank August 20th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Was “afternoon delight” about day games?
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And here I always thought it was about getting out of school.
Tarheel I think it was doubleheaders
L, really? I need to buy one of their CDs, I guess…….and listen to Lola first, lol.
LOL I have to mention the Summer of 69 thing at work tomorrow. Everyone is probably going to think “duh? You’re just figuring that out” ? LOL don’t feel bad, I think it’s hilarious. I don’t mind being the butt of jokes…….I’m used to it.
I love Mandy as well – I’m not sure what my favorite Barry song is, maybe Copacabana because I’ve actually sung it into a hairbrush. I think I’ll torture my workmates tomorrow by blasting it on my CD player…….
Now I do know what Afternoon Delights is about…….I like that song, lol
Now I do know what Afternoon Delights is about…….I like that song, lol
Kinks date back to around ’62 – very underrated band
Be careful about wanting to play or not play teams in the postseason.
We wanted the Tigers/Indians in 06 and 07 and look how that turned out.
I’m sure the 97 win Cubs were salivating thinking about facing the 84 win Dodgers rather than Philly. Dodgers swept the Cubs.
Wrong Betsy, the lead was 7 games going into tonight’s games (6.5 now with the Sox win).
You should check your facts before questioning a widely respected baseball columnist.
Erica, I’m listening to it on You Tube now…….nope, never heard it in my life. This is a song that, if heard it on the radio, I would flip the station.
Amazingly, Clapton and Harrison remained best friends……
NOpe.. Rob. I’m 34. You just think i’m older cause I’m so smart and wise. LOL.
6 in the loss column – the only # that matters
Betsy-
I always sing Copacabana into my hair brush.
One time in college when I lived on the first floor of the dorm (people who walked by outside would be walking outside my window and looked in). I got out of the shower and wrapped in a towel, started singing along with “I Got You Babe” into my hairbrush while it was on the radio. The window shade was open too much and I discovered a creepy guy watching me
6 games in the loss column………..that’s what I’m talking about.
# Betsy August 20th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Now I do know what Afternoon Delights is about…….I like that song, lol
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No double entendre there…it comes right out and says what it’s about.
Betsy, don’t be troubled or disturbed by these ‘Summer of ’69′ allegations. The song is really about nostalgia, regardless of what year the song’s protagonist is nostalgiac for.
As for “Lola”, you have surely heard it in your lifetime. Have a listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixqbc7X2NQY
Erica, Hungry Like a Wolf is my favorite Duran Duran song, too….
L, I agree……
Clark, I never root for the Yanks to face any particular team. Any team they face is going to be dangerous…..that’s how I look at it.
Betsy, really? I’m surprised.
You Really Got Me?
Come Dancing?
All Day & All of the Night?
Where Have All the Good Times Gone?
Catch Me Now I’m Falling?
None of these ring a bell?
I always considered myself a Beatle aficionado so I was surprised when Jim Pir-One told me that “Helter Skelter” was actually a subliminal command to murder the wealthy residents of Beverly Hills.
Who knew?
I really don’t care who the Yankees face in the postseason. I really think that when playing their best baseball, they can beat any given team.
Erica yes I guess I am tied for the lead. I haven’t even submitted lineups a few days this week (I missed yesterday).
Then there was the day my winning lineup somehow got caught in the filter and I missed the deadline.
Either way, its a honor to be tied for the lead in this great game. I wish there was a prize LOL.
Regarding your comments tonight…. there’s no game, I’m flipping back and forth between pre season NFL and MLB Network. I should have gone out tonight! There’s really nothing to talk about.
When you first mentioned the truth behind the Bryan Adams song I knew where this was headed.
Nick, for me, Summer of 69 will still make me think of the Miracle Mets, the summer of love and moon landings, lol
Nope, I never, ever heard that song…..and I’m glad. Ick.
“Clark, I never root for the Yanks to face any particular team. Any team they face is going to be dangerous…..that’s how I look at it.”
Correct again Betsy,
2006 Yanks were the favorites against Detroit. End Result
2007 Yanks were the favorites against Cleveland. End result
It doesn’t matter who we get. We need to pulverize them!!!
Or wealthy residents of Boston?… given his obsession with all things Boston.
Erica, even I wouldn’t do that, lol………
Rob B, see ? I’m naive, but I’m not THAT naive…..
I even understand what Girls on Film is about, lol
Betsy-
I went to a party last Saturday night with Kareoke. I did a rendition of “Eye of the Tiger” that completely brought down the house.
I was so awesome some dude was recording it. I am expecting it to pop up on youtube any day now and make me a millionaire.
I love it.
Torre burned out another bullpen and the Dodgers are free fall.
They’re 9 game lead at the beginning at the month could be down to 2 games by tonight.
With 11 days left in the month, they may begin September clinging for a wild card spot.
LOL!
Bronx Jeers: you may be right. I read that Squeaky Fromme is throwing out the first pitch tomorrow night in Fenway.
I love the weaving of classic rock, playoffs and the Sox series. What’s the word on the rock?
miggs-
I wish there was a prize too
As I have said before, if I ever win the lottery GTLU goes professional.
I am also considering a second season of GTLU postseason edition.
So we face Penny, Tazawa, then Beckett this weekend?
Good thing for them Beckett’s third because they won’t have a bullpen left for that day.
I see a slugfest on Friday, a massacre on Saturday (I see Tazawa’s 5.40 ERA potentially doubling) and then we’re counting on CC to hold ‘em to 1 or 2 runs.
L to the 2nd, nope. I really only listen to music when I’m in the car and I only listen to stuff I know, love and am familiar with. Ray Davies’ voice to me (listening just now) was like nails on a chalkboard, lol.
Bronx Jeers, lol. I’m stil PO’d by the way that Squeaky Fromme was released from jail. Sure, she’s perfectly sane….
Erica, sometimes at happy hour, my coworkers and I would karaoke. It’s so embarrassing – I hate getting up in front of people. I always turn beet red……
Nick, you beat me to it………actually, it does tick me off. I hope she doesn’t go after Betty Ford….
Betsy-
I have no issues making a fool out of myself in public. I am not sure if you can tell, but I am not very shy
The saddest part, I hardly ever drink much so I do this stuff sober
Loss column is all that matters.
If you have more games in the win column, it is because you have played more games.
When we were up 7 games after we won yesterday, but it was also 6 in the loss.
# Nick in SF in Larkspur August 20th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Bronx Jeers: you may be right. I read that Squeaky Fromme is throwing out the first pitch tomorrow night in Fenway. ———————–
Scouts say she has a killer delivery
Oh look, Yanks – RS 0-0 in the 12th
Wonder how that one turned out…
Tunnel Man
August 20th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
# Nick in SF in Larkspur August 20th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Bronx Jeers: you may be right. I read that Squeaky Fromme is throwing out the first pitch tomorrow night in Fenway. ———————–
Scouts say she has a killer delivery
*****
L to the 2nd
August 20th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Oh look, Yanks – RS 0-0 in the 12th
Wonder how that one turned out…
****
I will put all of my money on A-Rod in the 15th
Erica I’ll tell you right now, if the prize was dinner and drinks with Pete Abe I’d be sure to get my lineups in every day.
Maybe get him to tell me some “off the record” stuff on the guys.
Tickets to the game or autographed stuff… I could purchase those myself.
A few hours with Pete ABe to pick his brain…priceless.
miggs-
If I had any power at all I would arrange it. LOL
I’d love to hang with the Blogmaster as well.
Erica, how could you?
A -Rod is so un-clutch
Erica, I’m shy initially, but at times if I’m sort of away from my family, I can bust out…….I admire your gregariousness. I’m that way with people I know…..usually not with strangers because I always think I’m going to say something stupid. I am the world’s biggest klutz, I mean you have no idea. I could tell you some stories…whew, lol
Megamillions tomorrow 207 million
I would pay money to see Betsy doing kareoke after a few drinks.
L to the 2nd
August 20th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Erica, how could you?
A -Rod is so un-clutch
****
I am a gambling type of girl
SA-
I already have my tickets!
Betsy
August 20th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Now I do know what Afternoon Delights is about…….I like that song, lol
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I had a preference for “Third Rate Romance”. It taught me to look for a woman that had more to lose than I did.
Now, if I had grown up in Georgia, I’m sure my preference would have been, “You and Me and A Dog Named Boo”.
You wouldn’t happen to have tomorrow’s Mega Millions numbers, would you?
L to the 2nd-
I wish. Sometimes I can predict what song comes on the radio next (its actually bizarre) and I can predict baseball plays occasionally.
But I never get lottery numbers
I did dream them once, but they did not come up
Let’s Play “Guess the Lottery Numbers”!!!!!
LA needs to start winning. If they lose tonight, Colorado will be 2.5 GB.
So “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy” isn’t about carpooling, then?
I never thought of LAD as a serious threat.
The Phillies – and now the Cards are pulling away.
This photo of Pat Venditte reminds me of Jason Bay for some reason lol.
I go and watch a nice show on making a cake of Yankee Stadium and come back to a Kasey Kasem acid trip.
If you don’t know who the Kinks are, you may need to google who Kasey Kasem is.
Born in 1980?
GB, more songs I’ve never heard of……, lol. Speaking of Georgia, is it true that all sheriffs there are like the one in the song The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia? If that’s the case, maybe I’d better stay up north,lol
Is there something offensive about the name Kasey Kasem that it gets caught in the filter?
I refuse to play the lottery…….just won’t waste my money. However, I do like going to the track………..odd how that works, lol
Someone help me figure out why the name of the guy who used to do the Top 40 countdown that begins with K gets caught in the filter?
Kasey Kasem?
Kasey Kasom?
Let’s Play “Guess the Lottery Numbers”!!!!!
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3-14-20-24-36 MegaBall # 43
pat that’s odd – just tried it & you’re right.
What’s up with that?
No one mention this yet?
http://sports.espn.go.com/mino.....id=4412760
2 – 13 – 18 – 20 – 25
Mega ball 42
L to the 2nd
August 20th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
2 – 13 – 18 – 20 – 25
Mega ball 42
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Hmmm- these numbers sound familiar
Betsy
August 20th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
GB, more songs I’ve never heard of……, lol. Speaking of Georgia, is it true that all sheriffs there are like the one in the song The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia? If that’s the case, maybe I’d better stay up north,lol
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Only those south of Macon and around Tobacco Road in Augusta.
The police aren’t as bad not as they were 20 years ago, but, not exactly a bunch of Andy Taylors either.
Third Rate Romance by The Amazing Rhythm Aces and YAMAADNB by Lobo?
It’s been mentioned. They weren’t trying to cheat, they just wanted to take the Mitre path to the big leagues.
4-15-28-35-56 Mega Ball 24
L2
Someone at Lohud is a fan and doesn’t want us making fun?
Erica – you can only pick 18 once
pat-
Last week I was trying to say something about hummus and it wouldn’t go through. Who knows?
L to the 2nd
August 20th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Erica – you can only pick 18 once
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Haha, I know. I already represented MPB Johnny Damon in the tickets I got earlier today
I just submitted the first 6 numbers my fingers typed
Hmmm. Try again:
I’m guessing that ‘the first name of American Top 40 DJ _____ Kasem’ is filtered due to the banning of a commenter who seemed to have a very personal grudge against our blog leader.
You know you may be right about of Squeaky being cuter than Van Houten.
She definitely has that “girl next door” thing going for her.
Incidentally, those Manson murders actually took place during the summer of 69′.
“Man we were killin’ time
We were young and restless
We needed to unwind”
Can you say triple entendre ?
Meanwhile – his name is Casey Kasem with a C – so…problem solved!
Remember when everyone was talking about how great a job Torre was doing and how he was going to win the division by 20 games and go to the World Series?
Bronx Jeers-
That song is just so genius that is defies all words
Thanks Nick, not a big deal, just scrolled through and didn’t see anything..
Darrin: ha, that’s an interestng wrinkle.
Bronx Jeers: Now it finally makes sense. I always wondered when they wrote “Everything I do, I do it for you” on the wall in smeared blood.
Always wondered WHY… grrrrr
GB, how are the twins doing….and your granddaughter?
I met this guy last year at Staten Island. He is a cool guy, and I am certainly rooting for him to succeed. I think he has a chance to work his way up to AAA if he keeps putting up solid numbers like he has been. From there, I would be surprised if he is ever a full time MLB pitcher, but I believe its possible he will have a cup of coffee with the Yankees or another major league team.
I still remember the “We Want Torre” chants at the stadium during that Tampa series earlier in the year
I would have thought that of any Bryan Adams song they would have smeared “Cuts Like a Knife” (I know – pretty bad taste.)
**** Weaver is pitching for the Dodgers? You mean somebody is still willing to give that guy a pitching contract?
Can someone explain to me why the Yankees can’t play the Angels until at least the ALCS? Thanks!
It’s old home week for Joe Torre at Dodget Stadium: his pitcher (Jeff Weaver) just K’d the human strikeout machine (Alfonso Soriano) with the bases loaded. Jeez, I’m having 2003 WS flashbacks.
Spotless August 20th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
I still remember the “We Want Torre” chants at the stadium during that Tampa series earlier in the year
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Yup, and Mo and Teixeira were booed as well.
That’s why a lot of Yankee fans are morons.
“Wagner has one good inning, lol……Even at his best, Wagner was good, but not great. ”
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I have no idea how he’ll do now, but Wagner was an elite closer for a long time.
10+ seasons with a low 2′s and WHIP less than 1 is better than “good”
Betsy: That’s not true! If the Red Sox take the division and the Yanks take the wild card, we will play the Angels in best 3 out of 5.
Yanks could if they or LAA are WC
Yanks can’t play BOS or TAM until ALCS (that’s a league rule)
Darrin, the question of bad taste was left behind a while ago, I just didn’t want to make two “Cuts Like a Knife” jokes in the same thread.
“Can someone explain to me why the Yankees can’t play the Angels until at least the ALCS? Thanks!”
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Per league, the three division leaders are seeded 1-2-3 based upon their season records. Tiebreaker methods exist if necessary. The wildcard is seeded #4 regardless of record.
Pairings for the Division Series round are 1-4 and 2-3, with one exception. If the wildcard is from the same division as the #1 seed, the pairings are 1-3 and 2-4.
Nick – sorry, I didn’t read upthread.
BD, I’m just not that high on him. He was good, very good, whatever……not great. I remember him blowing plenty of games, especially on the Mets.
Like BD says, all things being equal, the #1 and #2 seeds cannot play until the ALCS. And it’s looking an awful lot like the Yankees and Angels being #1 and #2 this season.
And that’s fine by me. I think the Angels are an awful matchup for the Yanks in a 3 out of 5. I think we have a better chance in a 4 out of 7 against them because our pitching is deeper.
If we are the WC, we would play the Angels.
We wouldn’t play the Angels because they have the best record or 2nd best record. We would be paired with the team who has the 3rd or 4th best record. That would come from the Central.
If TEX wins the WC, that is who we play regardless of any other records. Assuming BOS wins the WC, we play the Central winner because they will have the worst record among AL playoff teams.
Ok, so if the Yankees have the best record, followed by the Angels, Tigers (or White Sox) and Sox (IMO, they are going to win the WC)……..the Yanks play the Tigers and the Sox play the Angels.
If the Angels have the best record, then the Yankees play the Tigers (or the White Sox) ……..The only way the Yankees play the Angels is if we blow the division lead and end up with the WC?
Thanks!
“BD, I’m just not that high on him. He was good, very good, whatever……not great. I remember him blowing plenty of games, especially on the Mets.”
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Betsy,
he was probably one of the top 5-6 closers in baseball for a while (8-10 seasons).
I certainly can’t say he’ll be any good now. But that doesn’t take away from how well he did in his career.
He’s only been on the Mets for 3 seasons in his 13 year career. In those 3 seasons, he has averaged about a 2.40 ERA and about 10k/9ip. he did blow more saves for the Mets, on average, than the rest of his career. But he was still great for the Mets and like I said, he played 3 out of 13 seasons for them.
The team with the best record in the league always draws the wild card, regardless of their record. The only exception is if the wild card comes from the same division (like it likely will in this case with Boston).
In that case, we play the team with the worst remaining record. That would be Detroit/Chicago.
BD, that being said…….IF he’s healthy, I’m sure Wagner will help someone. I just wouldn’t take one inning to mean much of anything.
Thanks, L to the 2nd, Darrin and Mike and BD!
Betsy …
… or if the Angels blow the division lead and end up being the wild card the Yankees would play the Angels in the first round. (not likely)
Betsy …
… or if the Angels blow the division lead and end up being the wild card the Yankees would play the Angels in the first round. (not likely)
Boy, all those teams have good pitching…..no matter who the Yanks play, they will all be tough outs.
BD is exactly right. Wagner was an elite closer for many years.
He’s not Mo but nobody is. That’s why a handful of blown saves over the course of a season seems like a lot.
It’s not a lot for anybody not named Mo.
Betsy,
I cant argue with that.
I’d love it if the Yanks could get him super cheap… but they don’t need him and someone else who does need him would probably give up more to get him.
Who knows if he can stay healthy, or throw in back to back games…
The Twins signed a German teenager to an 800k deal. It’s the largest contract ever given to a European player.
http://online.wsj.com/article/.....58466.html
Darrin, true………guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
Yanks can’t worry about who they might play in the playoffs. They are the best team in the league if they’re playing their game.
I sort of wish the Divisional Series was 7 games, though.
A player like Justin Verlander can almost single-handedly win a series in a 5 game set (if he dominates in his 2 games).
Of course, CC Sabathia or AJ could do the same.
But in a 5 game series, there is a greater chance of an upset.
BD, the Mets would never, ever deal with the Yankees…….it’s happened before, but very rarely. Given what’s happened to the Mets this year, I think fans would ride Omar and the Wilpons out of town on a rail if they dealt Wagner to the Yankees.
GF, you’re right…..I guess I’m spoiled with Mo and didn’t even realize it. Wagner was with the Astros for most of his career, right?
Wagner has a 2.40 career ERA and 385 saves
In his career, he has only had one season in which his ERA was over 3 (an injury shortened season in 2000).
He has had a very impressive career and still has it. He was hitting 96 tonight. McCaan couldn’t touch that slider either.
So…anyone got a feel on how this weekend series is gonna go?
Boston has played well this week, and they have to be thinking sweep as their only chance for the division. But, wow — I can’t imagine the Yankees going 0-9 in Fenway this season.
I’m not making any predictions, but over the years I’ve often noticed that the team “desperate to sweep” usually doesn’t do it.
BD, I agree – the 5 game format is ridiculous.
Betsy,
You’re prob right, especially if there is a market for Wagner.
The Yanks would have to overpay to pull that trade off, and since their pen is just fine the way it is, it’s not worth it.
Pardon? Do we even have room for Billy Wagner? Lots of guys would be good pickups, but there’s only so many spots. And no, I know that Mitre wouldn’t block a good player, but someone will have to go when GGBG comes back and someone else if Marte makes an appearance.
Baseball in Berlin?
Pretty cool.
How many years until we hear the first “Ich bin ein Berliner!” chants at Yankee Stadium?
Exactly, BD.
Which is why I am very wary about playing the Tigers. Verlander is so good. Jackson and Porcello are no good as well. They have no pen, but they have the starting pitching to win any series.
The Angels probably have the worst rotation among playoff teams
It used to be a best-of-5 to go to the World Series.
Thank you again, Chris Chambliss!
Never thought this would be possible, but the Dodgers are at risk of losing the lead in the NL West.
They’d still have a 5 game lead in the wildcard, but it looked like they would run away with the division BEFORE they got Manny back.
Manny has done fine, but they’re playing worse.
bad karma?
Darren,
The matchups favor us, but that doesn’t mean much.
The Yankees offense has been on vacation for a while now, but we’ve still managed to scratch out some wins.
As long as we take all 3, I’ll be satisfied.
i dont think its gonna happen but i dont think the mets would purposely not trade wagner to the yankees if the chance was there…hes off the team after this year anyway, they are not picking up his option..
m,
they might be able to move Mitre down for a bit and then bring him back up when the rosters expand in September.
I dont see them getting Wagner, but if they had to make a move for another player I think they could figure out a to get it done.
Kasey Kasem is also Shaggy in Scooby Doo.
We lost a game in which we had Burnett vs. Tomko.
I’m done with projecting games based on pitching matchups.
Andy could get lit up. Penny could get lit up. Both could get lit up. Both could pitch well.
Casey Kasem is also Shaggy in Scooby Doo.
Yes, I’m proud of knowing that useless factoid.
The 5 games series should go the way of the dodo bird.
It’s preposterous to play a 6 months/162 game season only to be ousted from the playoffs because someone like Kenny Rogers catches fire for a day. Granted the Tigers may still have beaten the Yankees in ’06, but I despise the 5 game format. Once Moose blew game 2 to tie the series 1-1, it totally changed the way the Yankees played. All of a sudden, game 3 in Detroit was almost do-or-die.
I’ve heard this mentioned before, but a 3 out of 5 is a terrible burden for the home team. You MUST sweep the first two games at home or else you are immediately under the gun of being knocked out.
Yes he is……..I love Scooby Doo, lol
The 30 year anniversary of the Manson murders was a couple of weeks ago. I watched something on a news channel about them. It was sorta interesting.
BD,
True. Guess I’m not too excited about Billy Wagner because he looked bad before going down. Like stinky bad that left a bad impression.
Surely, another contender would be willing to trade for him. Even Smoltzie found a home. Speaking of, he had some interesting things to say on the DP show.
John Smoltz joined the show to discuss what happened with the Red Sox and signing with the Cardinals. Here are some highlights from his interview …
–Smoltz said he understands why Boston didn’t want to keep him. Smoltz said that he needed a rest.
“I couldn’t go out there every five days … not in that atmosphere,” Smoltz said.
– Smoltz said one problem in Boston was he didn’t have time to make adjustments.
Smoltz said he’s been working out since he left Boston and he made a mechanical change he thinks will help.
– Smoltz, however, still has confidence. “I wasn’t as far off as the results showed,” Smoltz said.
– Smoltz thinks that the Cardinals can afford to be more patient and he thinks he can help in multiple roles — as a starter and out of the bullpen.
– Smoltz said he didn’t know what was going on the last 11 days because he was at the mercy of the situation.
– Smoltz said he’s been hesitant to call Dan, because he didn’t want everyone to know it was Dan’s pitching tips that caused all the problems in Boston.
I give Wagner credit for making it back. That dude’s a competitor.
And how about Sheff with his crazy act?
Eric D,
no doubt.
things can change in this game rather quickly.
The Yanks aren’t going to coast into the playoffs with the best record unless they continue to bring it.
Obviously I’d rather them face Penny or Tazawa than Lester but anything can happen – especially at Fenway.
Darrin, very good points. I don’t know why baseball doesn’t implement the change……of course it would mean playing further into October, maybe November, but so what?
that was probably Casey Kasem’s biggest achievement, IMO
either that or his infamous blowup (Kasem)
Angel, the Manson murders fascinate me……….what a tragedy. Susan Atkins was not granted a compassionate discharge (she’s terminally ill)….for which I am glad. I understand that Leslie Van Houten and Patricia Krenwinkle have turned their lives around in prison, but IMO, none of the family members should ever be paroled. It’s a joke that Squeaky Fromme, who tried to assassinate a President, is out., Honestly? She’s psycho……..and very likely still a danger. What’s odd and scary is that there are musicians that worship Manson……
“It’s preposterous to play a 6 months/162 game season only to be ousted from the playoffs because someone like Kenny Rogers catches fire for a day.”
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I still don’t understand why Kenny Rogers wasn’t immediately suspended for cheating during those playoffs.
He clearly had a foreign substance in both series.
It doesn’t even matter what it is. The rule states he should have been tossed.
Nick – I hated the best of 5 even back in the Chambliss days. Once the first pitch is thrown at the beginning of a 5 game series, I already have an Excedrin headache.
m – Long, long ago I stopped paying attention to pitching matchups. They mean nothing when two good teams play. If someone looked in a crystal ball and saw the future and declared that the Yankees will lose to Penny and Tazawa and then beat Beckett on Sunday I wouldn’t be the least surprised.
You guys remember Wolfman Jack?
M, who’s Dan?
How can the Kinks be underrated? They got into the R&R Hall of Fame in one of the first classes. Creed? They are an embarrassment to rock and roll. Crudd is a better name.
“I am a doughnut”!
Velma rocks,lol. I always go for the brainy types…….Daphne ? Not so much…
BD – Snuggles!
Billy Wagner was terrible before he got hurt. How did the guy make the All-Star team two years ago with SEVEN blown saves at the break? He is awful.
Kinks are awesome
Creed? not so much
Betsy,
Dan Patrick. Bookmark his site, it’s a must read every day. And Al Leiter is a regular guest. There’s always a recap and audio of each guest.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/danpatrick/
It would have been worth it to toss Kenny Rogers just to see the “George Brett”-like tantrum.
I am completely wiped and off to bed!
Good night Yankee people!!!
By the way- Guess the Line Up resumes at 2pm tomorrow
Okay- now good night Yankee people
Betsy
August 20th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
GB, how are the twins doing….and your granddaughter?
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Thanks for asking, Betsy, they’re all doing just fine. Morgan’s going back to work in about a month and the kids are doing great.
The kids have both gained about 2 pounds each….Morgan’s lost 40. I knew that beer and pizza diet I put the kids on would do the trick, though. Of corse, Morgan was complaining about the health benefits of beer and pizza. Some people are never happy.
Of ***course***, Morgan was complaining about the health benefits of beer and pizza.
The Kinks have some phenomenal stuff that is virtually unknown beyond a subset of their fan base… and a recent generation of indie fans who seek out obscure-but-seminal albums from that era. Of course this has been discussed here before.
Me too, Betsy. I’ve read a lot of books (Helter Skelter, The Family) about them and seen a few documentaries. I’d read she got denied for parole. She should have too.
I saw Valley of the Dolls a couple of months ago with Sharon Tate. What waste of a lot of young lives.
I am going to take advantage of them NOT playing in a remote time zone and get to sleep before midnight for a change.
Goodnight ya’ll.
” not in that atmosphere,”
Did he expound what the “atmosphere” was?
Oh boy…Creed? Really?
If I was a Christian Rock band, I’d be offended by Creed.
Although I’m too old and sedate for Nine Inch Nails, I did recently purchase tickets to the last show in LA over Labor Day weekend.
Attending the show will provide much needed closure…afterwards, I’ll be forced to grow up.
pat,
Didn’t listen to the audio.
But I’m assuming the whole Boston scene that’s chewed up and spit out players before?
And they really weren’t playing well after the all star break, all the way up until Toronto. They have 10 games to hit 10 HR to break the club record for a month. Papi’s feeling particularly peppy. Hmmm…
Good for the Red Sox getting the NYT bomb dropped on them. That’s karmic payback for Byrd’s secret getting leaked during the ALCS in ’07.
Apologies if this was posted.
But look who made the list.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....ref=sihpT1
GB7.
How are you? I hope the twins and their Mom are doing well.
Mel, Betsy, Nick..
Congrats on the commanding lead! I am going tommorrow eve but the lead of the NYY takes out some hype.
Happy Friday AM.
-dennis
dennis,
No lead’s safe. This isn’t the NBA.
Not ready for another Sox series so soon. I fear it won’t turn out as well as the last one, and I’ll admit I’m a little spoiled now.
Will you be there? Sabathia/Beckett should be a good one.
Mel.
I am going manyana. I have folks coming in from Houston for the game. I will not be there Sat or Sun.
This lead is pretty safe. I hope the Sox make the playoffs and then who knows what can happen.
Go Pats.
-dennis
Padres chose Cash Considerations for Gaudin rather than a player.
Hey Dennis, serious question.
What would you suggest a for a lonely soldier to do behind enemy lines for a few hours before the game on Sat. I mean besides hide in the bathroom until 1st pitch.
I’ve never even been to Boston.
i certainly hope the yankees are keepin vendette a secret – the switch pitching thing might take off – hopefully that is something the yanks value (lefty vs. lefty, righty vs righty)
dennis,
lol. Couldn’t believe we’re in week 2 of the preseason. Had the game on in the background, but missed Ochocinco pull a Swisher with the made PAT.
Bronx Jeers: I’m sure dennis will have safe and friendly suggestions for you. If it was me in your shoes, I think I would want to dine on lobster just in case it was my last meal.
Anthony’s is a good place, but probably very touristy; I was a tourist there and fit right in. Probably many better/cheaper/more authentic options.
Please try to post to the board during the game (if you have a proper mobile device), just so we know you’re ok.
m, you confuse me greatly! I thought you didn’t want to acknowledge the NFL until gameday!
dennis: it’s become fashionable here to not only write off the Sox completely but to laugh along the way. I’m totally on board with the laughing, but not completely with the writing off. I’m also not on board with the sometime-browbeating of anything who thinkgs that the Sox might still have a pulse, but that’s neither here nor there.
From the point of view of the Sox fan, it’s hard to imagine a scenario for 2004 sweeter than what actually happened… I would not want a reverse scenario in 2009, but another ALCS showdown would be epic and I like epic matchups.
But I would be quite happy with the thought of Youk making early-October tee times while the Yanks settle in for a long march to the Canyon of Heroes.
Best of luck to you. Not your team. Just you.
Bronx Jeers.
No need to hide. The good vs evil on both sides is way over blown.
I would suggest the Cask and Flagon, Boston Beer Works, but my fav is Dillons on Boylson about 10 mins from the park.
Really good karma spot without the idiots.
I hope you have a great trip.
-dennis
Nick,
I’ve confounded you? Then I’ve done my job and done it well!
955 Boylston…
-dennis
Venditte doesn’t have particularly good “stuff” from either side. But he throws breaking pitches for strikes to go along with his decent fastball.
As a RH or LH pitcher, Venditte would just be another guy. But a SwP hasn’t ever happened before (yeah, yeah…greg harris, blah blah blah. he switched once. Venditte does it every time he pitches.)
Big numbers in the low minors, especially from older players, don’t mean much in terms of ML potential. Most young players in A ball are poorly disciplined at the plate and swing at pitches out of the strike zone. Great A-ball numbers may mean a pitcher’s been great, or just that he’s been great because he’s faced a lot of lousy hitters.
Venditte’s good numbers are intriguing. I don’t know what they mean. He touches 90 with the fastball from the RH side, but doesn’t from the LH side. He’s got a couple of breaking/off speed pitches. His “stuff” isn’t that good. But there have been many other pitchers in ML history who had stuff like Venditte’s from one side or the other. Trevor Hoffman has been getting guys out with an 89 mph fastball for more than a few years now. You never know…
Confounded might be a little strong. I’m sticking with confused.
Nick.
ALCS of yes and yup would be great. Isn’t that why we tune in?
As always, I hope you are well.
Silver- 13.89
Still time until the parade.
-dennis
Silver, feh. I could have won and lost fortunes on it just since we first started talking about it. If I had fortunes to win or lose. It’s the stuff of madmen.
“If NYY picked up Wagner I’m sure the Sandman deal can be worked out (um, that’s Mo’s song, find a new one, Billy boy)”
Isn’t Marte suppose to return tonight?
Marte….Fenway….
Ugh, how am I supposed to sleep tonight???
Nick and Dennis
Thanks for the tips. I certainly don’t want to end up at “Cheers” I’ll see what I can dig up online.
As I’ll be a true “foot” soldier I doubt I’ll be venturing very far off the path from where the bus drops me off (Back Bay Station) to park. Maybe a quick subway ride downtown to catch a sight or two.
Wagner v. Damaso?
Talk about a lose-lose proposition.
….the bus drops me off (Back Bay Station) to THE park.
I’m not driving the bus. At least I don’t think I am?
Bronx Jeers.
Dillons is very, very close to the Back Bay Station.
You will be treated well at any place you go.
-dennis
“Marte….Fenway….
Ugh, how am I supposed to sleep tonight???”
he’d just be to there to give Cokey some rest.
By give Cokey some rest I hope you mean bring him hot chocolate and cookies. No pitching!
Thanks again, I’m checking those places out now. Dillon’s could be the place.
I’m a big proponent of peace and civility at the Stadium in regards to out of town fans and agree that the whole “fear factor” is overblown.
Then again as the lead will either be 5.5 or 7.5 games on Sat, I certainly won’t be expecting hugs & handshakes.
Regardless, as a fan of baseball and old stadiums, I’m very much looking forward to seeing Fenway.
“By give Cokey some rest I hope you mean bring him hot chocolate and cookies. No pitching!
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If who is Brian Bruney? can be trusted then Damaso Malo can sure as hell get some trust.
Honestly,
If Damaso Marte pitches on Saturday?
Expect an “on-field” delay right after he comes in. That’ll be me charging the mound.
Who is this Brian Bruney? hasn’t been dealing with shoulder issues for a year.
It would be nice to see Venditte make it, let it be as a mid relief guy. I remember watching the Expos game where Harris did it and he had a huge drop in speed from one side, he could only throw a huge curve. The batter simply waited and got a walk.