Wrapping it up from The Boss
Posted by: Sam Borden - Posted in Misc, Podcast on Mar 08, 2010 
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Nice day for the Yankees, who snapped their losing streak with a 7-5 win over the Phillies in Tampa and a 6-0 win over the Pirates in Bradenton. Much of the conversation afterward focused on Javier Vazquez, who had an eerily familiar beginning to his second tour with the Yankees – a first-pitch home run to right – but settled in and showed excellent command in striking out four over two innings.
Vazquez said a main difference between what he’s like now and what he was like in 2004 is that he used to be “a little stubborn” in sticking with his fastball too often. Now, he says, he’s mixing in curveballs and change-ups much more and that was obvious today. Vazquez struck out the side in the second and, earlier, showed a nasty change-up to Chase Utley, a pitch Joe Girardi said was “the best change-up I’ve seen all spring.” Vazquez also dropped down slightly to get Ben Francisco with a soft curveball.
“I still have the ability to throw my fastball in any count,” Vazquez said. “It doesn’t mean I’m going to stay away from it.”
Jorge Posada estimated that Vazquez threw about 85 percent fastballs but, unlike A.J. Burnett who has stayed away from breaking balls so far this spring, Vazquez wants to work his entire repertoire. He threw 26 pitches in the game then tossed 10 more in the bullpen before finishing. I posted the audio of Vazquez’s interview below and it’s an interesting listen; he also talks about the different pressures of being a Yankee in 2004 (when he was trying to replace Andy Pettitte, Roger Clemens, etc.) versus how it is now, when he’s adding to a rotation that is already established. Check it out.
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In other news, Francisco Cervelli’s tests came back clean and he’ll do some light baseball activity tomorrow. The Yankees will be careful, though; the earliest he’ll get in a game is probably Friday, Girardi said.
Just to update something from before: After consideration of the schedule, it now seems likely that Mariano Rivera will pitch in a game on the 16th, not the 17th — hardly a surprise considering the 17th is a road game.
And lastly, as we were heading out of Girardi’s office, he mentioned that the “second game begins in about 15 minutes.” By the time we got up to the press box, he was back on the field with his family, including son Dante wearing baseball pants and high socks.
Good stuff Chad, thanks ! Aww, that’s so sweet about Joe and Dante…….I’m looking forward to listening to Javy’s audio later; he sounds pumped for the season from what I can tell.
Friday still seems early to me as far as Frankie is concerned…
Can’t wait (actually I can) until Dante grows up. I want to see what kind of man he’ll grow up to be.
Great news about Cervelli.
nice day all around !
Awesome news on Cervelli
Lohud authors:
Any chance we can get random updates about our fav departed players? Damn, Matusi, Melky, A. Jackson, IPK, Phil Coke, etc…
Betsy: Thanks, but my name is Sam
Josh
March 8th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Lohud authors:
Any chance we can get random updates about our fav departed players? Damn, Matusi, Melky, A. Jackson, IPK, Phil Coke, etc…
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They aren’t likely to have any more news on the dearly departed than you can get from those team sites. They don’t cover those teams.
Sam I am.
LOL Oops, Sam – you guys look so much alike. Sorry! Sam, fantastic job – even better than Chad would have done!
Tigers:
http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/.....imeFrame=1
(just refresh daily)
Sam Borden
March 8th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Betsy: Thanks, but my name is Sam
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As easy mistake. Just one less letter and they both have a letter “A” in them.
GB, Mariano Rivera is historically the greatest closer of all time, and rightfuly so….I just wonder what Goose or even Sutter & Fingers would have been like if they were 9th inning guys, especially the 98-100 mph Gossage who would been allowed to just let it fly for one inning…..
Braves:
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/.....p?c_id=atl
Angels:
http://losangeles.angels.mlb.c.....imeFrame=1
Pat M.
March 8th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
GB, Mariano Rivera is historically the greatest closer of all time, and rightfuly so….I just wonder what Goose or even Sutter & Fingers would have been like if they were 9th inning guys, especially the 98-100 mph Gossage who would been allowed to just let it fly for one inning…..
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I’m not sure if Gossage would have been much better than he was. He seemed to thrive on the high innings and games. The more he worked, the better he got, it seemed. I’ll take them both, though with Lyle and Righetti as the lefty specialists.
GB, I think I find myself defending the Goose, because I feel that maybe he doesn’t get his due sometimes…He stayed in the game too long though and his numbers get distorted…..But man he was something, and next to Ryan the most feared pitcher in his era….
gb,
from last thread… thanks for the info.
in other news, i don’t worry about jv at all. he was just warming up. that guy’s going to throw 200 innings and win 15 games.
Pat M.
March 8th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
GB, I think I find myself defending the Goose, because I feel that maybe he doesn’t get his due sometimes…He stayed in the game too long though and his numbers get distorted…..But man he was something, and next to Ryan the most feared pitcher in his era….
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I see the Gossage/Ryan comparisons. I look at Gossage as Dick Radatz 10-15 years later. I remember him as the nastiest, scariest pitcher of that time, with the possible exception of Sam McDowell.
Pat M.
March 8th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
LGY…Interesting arguement, although I’m not buying the Cano / Fenway side of the concept……There’s a poster named Rose there at River Street, is that the same Rose that visits here ???? Very hostile and commabative sort of person …..
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I’m sorry but I do not really get what you mean. It is not really an argument by Mike. It was just a graphic showing Cano’s fly outs and HRs at YS superimposed on a graphic of Fenway. What don’t you buy?
IDK if the Rose you saw over there visits here.
great news on Cervelli!
Erin
did you go crazy when Robbie got that big hit w/ RISP? silly question
GB
hope you are feeling better.
kd
March 8th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
gb,
from last thread… thanks for the info.
in other news, i don’t worry about jv at all. he was just warming up. that guy’s going to throw 200 innings and win 15 games.
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Happy to help a little. Vazquez is a fine pitcher. Had he been healthy all of 2004, there wouldn;t be all of the complaints about him. He pretty much had his way with the AL until the arm issues. Much like Pettitte from 2007 to 2008 and 2008 to 2009.
I continue to like what I see from Kevin Russo, and Christian Garcia looked pretty good after he settled down.
SJ, the bridge jumpers are unfortunately spinning too fast to be able to reflect on the words of George Santayana.
More unfortunate is the fact that the rest of us are here are forced to repeat it with them since they are spinning too fast to be able to reflect on the words of George Santayana…
upstate kate
March 8th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
great news on Cervelli!
Erin
did you go crazy when Robbie got that big hit w/ RISP? silly question
GB
hope you are feeling better.
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Thank you for the concerns, Kate. doing a bit better. I’ll get it checked when I’m in Tampa next Monday and Tuesday. We should have an answer by then. I’m guessing that it’s just from heat, glare and strain over the years.
Kevin Russo is a big leaguer.
Goose was a great reliever, I don’t understand why it took so long to get into the HOF.
That being said, he should leave it to others to make comparisons. He comes off as bitter and Jim Rice-ish, even if he really isn’t, when he makes snarky remarks about Mo.
so whose pitching tomorrow?
LGY, There’s a 37 foot wall there, also I think pitcher pitch differently to hitter sin each individual parks…..Not really an item to waste time on…..I just remember historians and former players / mgr.’s comparing Joe D. ( in Fenway ) Ted Williams in Yankee Stadium….They would have been pitched somewhat differently, but then again it’s a subjective topic……Is of interest though….Yaz & Boggs had a field day hitting there, Freddy Lynn to a degree
Rich-
“I continue to like what I see from Kevin Russo”
Seconded. They need to find a place for him.
He can handle a bat !
Pat,
I see. Yeah it is obviously far from a perfect science given all the variables. More just a fun way to poke fun at Pedroia. It also is a good response to a Red Sox fan if they were to bring up the short porch in regard to Robbie’s HR.
“so whose pitching tomorrow?”
me
“LOL Oops, Sam – you guys look so much alike. Sorry! Sam, fantastic job – even better than Chad would have done!”
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betsy: are you black?
GB7,
The reason why I asked about Russo/SS is that he’s the infielder on the horizon that seems to have some major league potential.
How do he and Pena compare? And why does he not play SS?
I had never seen Garcia or Leo Nunez.
They both looked good.
Pena continues to dazzle at short.
“betsy: are you black?”
No but I am and that was highly offensive.
This is me being offended.
Patrick March 8th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
“betsy: are you black?”
No but I am and that was highly offensive.
This is me being offended.
I’m black also Patrick
Here’s my bench:
Cervelli
Pena
Russo
Hoffman/Thames/Curtis (?)
Pena fills in at all the inf. spots
Russo can handle 2B, 3B and the outfield
Both Pena and Russo have good speed.
Phew! Thank the lord that they won again, some posters were in full blown panic mode yesterday.
LGY, BoSox fans better hope that their beoved Sox can find ( 1 ) a way to fin on the road ( 2 ) find a way to score somes runs ( 3 ) hope that The Big Papi hasn’t aged another 2 years and lost another 3 mph in bat speed…..Good graphics and will provoke a mild debate I would think….Predora is a solid ballplayer, and he does reap the beni’sfrom hitting Fenway…But he’s smart by doing so…..
Oops. I forgot to link the 3rd Amigo:
http://arizona.diamondbacks.ml.....p?c_id=ari
Looking good, so far.
My first impression of Montero behing the plate.
He’s gonna stick.
m
March 8th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
GB7,
The reason why I asked about Russo/SS is that he’s the infielder on the horizon that seems to have some major league potential.
How do he and Pena compare? And why does he not play SS?
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Without knowing the reason for Russo not playing shortstop, I’d guess that his range isn’t that great and he doesn’t have that kind of arm. He plays a little third base, too, just not well. Possibly the outfield is in his future, but, more likely a trade to a team looking for a good, cheap young 2nd baseman.
Over the next couple of years, watch out for David Adams, who’s playing second right how and doing a fine job, and keep an eye on Trenton’s new right fielder, Daniel Brewer. He’s the goods.
Watching Millionaire and I just witnessed a first – a first for me that is – not that I watch it that often.
Someone bombed out on the second questionm.
The guy right after him bomed out on the first.
Raymagnetic – isn’t today a microcosm of every game? If the Yankees win, there’s peace in the valley. The minute they show the ability to be human and miss a pitch, drop a ball, or throw a homer, there’s panic in the street and phone calls to other teams in order to trade the perp.
The chicken little syndrome is definitely alive and well on this forum. (probably on all forums)
LGY
I don’t post often, but when I do I only post on this blog.
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I think Javy will have a great year as the 4th starter.
edit “behind” not “behing”.
Carl, why do you ask? That’s a very odd question – I’m not offended, exactly, just puzzled.
“betsy: are you black?”
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WTH kind of question is this?
Should be interesting who gets the first wave of re-assignments after this weekend / or sooner…..
“I think Javy will have a great year as the 4th starter.”
Other than that bad pitch to rollins Vasquez looked great.
Seeing him today made me think he’s gonna have a big year also.
He has stuff now I don’t remember him having the first time through.
Great way to start the work week.
First and most important, the Cervelli news.
Ace was awesome, Javy did very well. Hirsch and Nova are quietly showing some consistentcy. Nice to see some bats waking up. Cano is looking ridiculous. Miranda and Russo have people talking.
Pat M-
Here’s some of my gonners:
Gorecki
Weber
Winfree
GB7,
Thanks.
LGY,
I think it’s vinny’s attempt at a joke that all white people look alike because Betsy mixed up Sam and Chad (who don’t even look alike, Betsy!).
I’m sure that vinny meant no offense. Right, vinny?
“WTH kind of question is this?”
He asked if Betsy is black because she said that Chad and Sam look alike and they really don’t. It’s referring to the old stereotype that white people think all black people look alike, black people think all white people look alike, everyone thinks all asian people look alike, etc.
I think the “question” was an attempt at humor. Sam & Chad look nothing alike except for one feature. To some people all people with a different aspect to that same feature may look alike.
Pat M.
March 8th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Should be interesting who gets the first wave of re-assignments after this weekend / or sooner…..
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I would guess that Laird, Higashioka, Albaladejo, Sublett and Nunez will gets cuts. Laird and Nunez have hit quite well, though Nunez needs defensive work with his feet. They can flat out hitm though. Higashioka and Laird both ripped doubles in their 2 at bats today.
Did Melancon pitch today?
I think Betsy was making a joke to Sam, too, because most of the time, we’re not looking at Sam & Chad’s picture, just reading their writing. Am I right, Betsy?
I know vinny-b was actually attempting to be funny and I got the joke right away and also thought it was funny. It isn’t putting down anyone. It’s putting down the stereotype.
JMO
Holy cow, I was kidding!
MTU
March 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Pat M-
Here’s some of my gonners:
Gorecki
Weber
Winfree
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Yeah, but, I’d think Winfree hangs around a while longer. Hoffmann hasn’t show much of anything in the field or at bat, yet. Today he slipped twice going after flies, though he caught them, according to Pittsburgh announcers.
Doreen, I actually thought it was Chad’s post because his was the first picture under “ABOUT THE AUTHORS”. For some reason, I’ve been under the impression that whoever writes that post, that’s whose pic goes first under “ABOUT THE AUTHORS”.
I was totally kidding; I have awful eyes, but I’d have to be blind to think Sam and Chad look alike. I hope people were not thinking the worst of me because of that comment as that would bother me a great deal.
I would never, ever make a racist comment – it wouldn’t enter my mind. I don’t care if someone is white, black or green with purple polka dots.
Good stuff on Dustin Pedroia. He’s a good little guy.
http://sports.espn.go.com/bost.....id=4976286
Why would it matter what “color” anybody was, in life or on the internet, anyway?
Does anyone know have many more ss game the Yanks have on thier Exhibition schedule ??? That’ll have a say in how many are going to The Minor field complex
Getting back to the discussion of change-ups we’ve been having the last few days, are we sure that AJ is going about this the right way? I mean, he usually sits between 93 and 94, so that means an effective change has to be (from what I read on another board) about 85 MPH. What is the point in throwing a change if it’s going to be 91 MPH or at some velocity where it doesn’t deceive the hitters?
Betsy-
I didn’t think you were implying anything for one second. The fact that you didn’t understand the question proves it. Your innocence is one of the things I like about you.
Don’t make me retell the “Summer of 69″ incident
GB, it wouldn’t ……but some people thought I was making an off-color remark because I was being sarcastic about Sam and Chad looking alike. I’m not about to let that go unremarked.
Betsy -
I wouldn’t think you would, don’t worry. You know, just when you think no one is paying attention here, you find out EVERYONE is!
Pat M-
Winfree hasn’t shown anything either.
Sorry for my silence everyone-
I have been crazed at work (and its only getting worse). I am having a very hard time following baseball right now and therefore, jumping into your conversations is nearly impossible for me.
Melancon didn’t pitch in either game today, Betsy.
Erica
I had no idea what that was until the discussion here last year. Oh my. And I’m 52. And I sang the song. Ouch!
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com.....id=7181373
Here is Javy’s first outing.
I don’t judge Pedroia on his family background. I just don’t care for him.
Doreen-
Isn’t funny how this place works?
You think everyone is asleep and then there is a blip on the radar and suddenly 100 comments…..
Alright. I guess this must be a case of me having a different sense of humor than some on here…
Erica, thanks! I am absolutely naive – and, by the way, I never listen to Summer of 69 anymore. I can’t do it – not that I know what it means, lol.
Erica -
Yep!
Betsy, I don’t anyone there of merit would even remotely consider that….Move on Betsy
GB, ah -thanks. The previous post said he was pitching today.
Hey guys.. just got back from the game in Tampa. Much smaller crowd today, but finally some nice weather.
Just some side notes from what i saw if anyone cares:
1. Rivera looked good today in his side session. He told the fans he felt good and also gave us a good laugh. I put my spanish to good use and got him to come over to the side fence. He didnt want to sign, but gave us about 3 minutes to convince us as to why he should sign. His response was ‘I have to work. Do you want me to pitch or sign a ball?” I of course opened my big mouth and said id rather him sign my ball. After speaking spanish for a few and giving him reasons, he finally came over and signed for like 10 minutes, Very good to the fans, unlike many of these guys
2. Curtis Granderson si another one thats been good to the fans. Hes replaced Damon in that regard, as he would always take the time to sign pretty much every day. When I went to Dunedin to see the Jays game, Johnny signed before and after the game for the fans. He may not say the smartest things, but he at least “gets it”
3. Albaledejo looks terrible thus far. Just brutal. I heard Igawa was horrible too the other day. He pitched well in the game I saw the other day. Not that he ever has a chance of escaping AAA. More records for him to break in Scranton I suppose.
4. My boy Mark Melancon looks like hes good to go. I really hope he makes the team, though I think its more realistic for him to make it mid-season. I guess we will see how Park does though.
5. The Yankees are the more fan UNfriendly stadium ever in spring training. Its amazing how great of an organization can treat its fan so poorly. Trust me. I see it more and more just by coming down to spring training, which is supposed to be an easy-going atmosphere. It isn’t in Tampa, at all. You can thank their head security guard and Randy Levine for that one.
GB-
“Why would it matter what “color” anybody was, in life or on the internet, anyway?”
If you look Blue that wouldn’t be good, or ashen.
Otherwise it doesn’t matter.
Betsy -Romine wasn’t built in a day
March 8th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
GB, it wouldn’t ……but some people thought I was making an off-color remark because I was being sarcastic about Sam and Chad looking alike. I’m not about to let that go unremarked.
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I’ve said the same thing about you, pat, Erica, Erin and Doreen. I always mix up the names and add that ya’ll look alike to me. At least I haven’t confused you ladies as a guy. Be happy with that.
m
If Jeter loves the guy, he must be a good guy!
Betsy -Romine wasn’t built in a day
March 8th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Erica, thanks! I am absolutely naive – and, by the way, I never listen to Summer of 69 anymore. I can’t do it – not that I know what it means, lol.
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LOL. I am really sorry I ruined that song for you. That really wasn’t my intention. I just thought you needed to be enlightened a little.
If my memory serves, I also got yelled at that night for “turning this blog into a Bryan Adams fan club”. LOL
Pat M, I’ve moved on. I really didn’t think anyone thought that, but then again, I didn’t think to put a smiley after my comment. Darn – I love sarcasm, but it doesn’t work on a computer! Sorry everyone!
MTU
March 8th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
GB-
“Why would it matter what “color” anybody was, in life or on the internet, anyway?”
If you look Blue that wouldn’t be good, or ashen.
Otherwise it doesn’t matter.
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Well, yeah, and moldy green wouldn’t be the greatest thing, either.
GreenBeret7
March 8th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
I’ve said the same thing about you, pat, Erica, Erin and Doreen. I always mix up the names and add that ya’ll look alike to me. At least I haven’t confused you ladies as a guy. Be happy with that.
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LOL- If Erin and I got offended everytime someone mixed us up we could never enjoy the blog.
Thanks for the updates Christina
Erica, that’s ok – I’m being a little facetious. I just would have preferred thinking it was about 1969, the Moon landing and the Mets… I have plenty of other favorite songs to keep me occupied and I’m glad to know the truth anyway.
Betsy & Doreen-
You won’t believe this, but guess what song just came on my iPod.
I think that Nunez will def survuve the first round of cuts…I think guys like Higgy and Dave Adams and Gorecki and Weber will be re assigned to minor league camp…
I think Nunez,Russo,Curtis,Garcia,Montero,Romine,Whelan,McCal and Nova along with Duff and Sanchez survive those initial cuts and get more of a look.
Nunez played late into spring last year so I think he’s a lock to be here next week.
“I think it’s vinny’s attempt at a joke that all white people look alike because Betsy mixed up Sam and Chad (who don’t even look alike, Betsy!).
I’m sure that vinny meant no offense. Right, vinny?”
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on the mark. Thank you
CR9,
Good one! I don’t think Jeter likes him that much.
NO!
OMG! That’s tooo funny!
Doreen – 2010 GTLU
March 8th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
NO!
OMG! That’s tooo funny!
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Very weird how that happens sometimes. 1400+ songs on my iPod and at precise moment “Summer of 69″ starts
GB-
“Well, yeah, and moldy green wouldn’t be the greatest thing, either.”
I would have also said something about turning yellow but I wanted to be politically correct, and didn’t want to chance inadvertently offending anyone ala Betsy.
“from a tiny spark a mighty flame doth follow” applies.
“I know vinny-b was actually attempting to be funny and I got the joke right away and also thought it was funny. It isn’t putting down anyone. It’s putting down the stereotype”
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SAM BORDEN
Could you post some Box Scores for the games somewhere? Good Job so far!
Okay, well. Betsy pulled one over my eyes. I really thought she thought Chad and Sam looked alike!
javy Vaz
= breakout year this year
Probably owe Patrick an apology. Just saying..
thanks for the updates Christina. Do you travel to some of the other ST stadiums too? Which ones do you like?
MTU
March 8th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
GB-
“Well, yeah, and moldy green wouldn’t be the greatest thing, either.”
I would have also said something about turning yellow but I wanted to be politically correct, and didn’t want to chance inadvertently offending anyone ala Betsy.
“from a tiny spark a mighty flame doth follow” applies.
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I am deftly stepping out of this conversation. My typing and spelling skills are that good.
spelling skills ***aren’t*** that good.
GB-
What makes so you high on Brewer and Adams ?
Ray, here is today’s NYY-Philadelphia box score. The NYY-Pittsburgh box score can be gotten by punching the scoreboard on the 2nd to left side top.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxsco.....b_nyamlb_1
Forgot to mention this, but after just about every game, Girardi takes his 3 kids out onto the side field to play ball. His youngest daughter is adorable (id say about 3 years old or so) and can really throw a ball. Plus hes got her hitting a baseball already. And his son is on his way to being a star. The perks of growing up at Yankee Stadium. These kids are very, very lucky.
Erica – always OPPC
March 8th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
LOL- If Erin and I got offended everytime someone mixed us up we could never enjoy the blog.
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LOL Very true
Thanks GB!!!!!!!!!!
Erica, lol – no way. I was listening to Rainbow Connection on my way home!
MTU
March 8th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
GB-
What makes so you high on Brewer and Adams ?
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Those two young guys can flat out hit and field. Outstanding line drive extra base power in the gaps. That could produce more homers with a little tweak. They also run well and are really good young people. They were great with the young fans in Charleston.
M, I have a very dry sense of humor, but on the internet, it’s impossible for anyone to tell. When I typed my comment, I had that attitude that I would take if I was talking to someone – very sarcastic. Until the IT guys figure out a way to get our voices on this blog, I will either put lol or a smiley (which I don’t know how to do) after my sarcastic comments, lol
Sure thing, Ray. When the game is on, it’s generally about a half an inning late. It’s right on target during the regular season when you open in game progress.
GB-
Thanks. looking forward to seeing more Russo’s, and Laird’s.
Especially ones that can field well.
Kate- With the Yankees being in Ft Myers yesterday (a 2.5 hour drive), I stayed back and watched the Yankees take BP at Legends Field (most of the stayed back, and Pettitte threw a simulated game, which was good to see). After watching that, i headed over to Dunedin to see the Jays/Tigers game.
I have to say, Clearwater (home of the Phillies) is the nicest field. They are a friendly environment and the players are accessible to the fans. The only problem with Dunedin is that it is an older park. The scoreboard is simple (no stats, or pictures, or shots for people to go on camera) and also they have nets right in front of each dugout, which makes it impossible to get foul balls or autographs.
Lakeland (Tigers) is nice also and pretty good for the fans. The best part about this area is that there are so many parks that are within 30 minutes away so you can hit a few away games or even go to see other teams play.
Betsy – Romine wasn’t built in a day
March 8th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
M, I have a very dry sense of humor, but on the internet, it’s impossible for anyone to tell. When I typed my comment, I had that attitude that I would take if I was talking to someone – very sarcastic. Until the IT guys figure out a way to get our voices on this blog, I will either put lol or a smiley (which I don’t know how to do) after my sarcastic comments, lol
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Just start every post with “Reader Be Ware: Dry Sense Of Humor At Work”.
GreenBeret7
March 8th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Thanks Again!
MTU
March 8th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
GB-
Thanks. looking forward to seeing more Russo’s, and Laird’s.
Especially ones that can field well.
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Any time, MTU. The “can field well” part is the issue. They all have very correctable flaws that need to be fixed before arriving in the big time.
LOL GB – and you can post the following before your comments: Bad Puns on board or Beware of bad puns (or, substitute Bad Spelling for Bad Puns)…….
Brewer’s an on base machine. Needs more homers if he has to play a corner, though.
Christina, What seperates Florida from the Zona parks is that in Florida the Ballparks have their own idenity and are unique….Some of the yards have been around for many decades…..I guess what I’m saying is that they have char, Arizona is sterile in comparison…….Vero Beach was my favorite back in the day….Very old , very very old fans in Vero
Betsy – Romine wasn’t built in a day
March 8th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
I was listening to Rainbow Connection on my way home!
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Awwww….I love The Rainbow Connection!!
Right now, the biggest two disappointments in the system have to be Carmen Angelini and Seth Fortenberry. They aren’t just not getting better, they are regressing, they’re more disappointing than Garcia and Horne. Garcia and Horne have injury issues that have stalled them.
Pat: Very true. I never was able to go to Vero Beach. It is a shame the dodgers moved away. Hopefully these teams stay in Florida because it seems like many are hitting the road and heading to Arizona.
GB
How have the 4 Amigos in LF looked?
Gardner, Winn, Hoffmann & Thames?
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....id=4976904
The good doctor sure can spin. I think there could’ve been an easier, more direct way to get Alex his anti-inflammatory script.
Black white, it doesn’t matter if your a Yankees fan, alls well.
I found a really good Yankees blog in of all places,… drum roll please, Hollywood. http://www.hollywoodyankees.blogspot.com
Yankees Universe of fans is all over the world!!
Betsy – Romine wasn’t built in a day
March 8th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
LOL GB – and you can post the following before your comments: Bad Puns on board or Beware of bad puns (or, substitute Bad Spelling for Bad Puns)…….
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LMAO. I’m trying to use words that are two syllables or less. Makes for easier spelling.
Yes, I do have a serious flaw in that I love bad puns. The worse they are, the better I like them. That’s why “Rocky And His Friends” was my favorite TV show, with Dudley Dooright running second.
Christina, First the Dodgers left Vero and now The Reds are gone…Arizona is cutting great deals to get clubs to move out there…..Great picuture of you and Yogi….
Is Marcos Vechionacci in camp?
GB, loving puns is not a flaw – it’s a virtue!
Erin, I think it’s a really beautiful song – and I don’t care who knows it, lol
The competition so far…
1. Aceves
2. Mitre
3. Hughes
4. Gaudin
5. Chamberlain
JK – be sure to bring a cyberstretcher with you if are going to suggest that anyone but Phil Hughes is going to be the 5th starter.
That said, I agree that’s how it stacks up so far.
I am thinking of changing up my handle a little as the new season approaches.
Anyone have any ideas?
Erica, how about OPPC member and permanent property of Johnny Angel
(that was a song)
Trisha,
I just wish the chicken littles would wait until the first two game losing streak during the regular season to start the full bore panic.
Betsy -Romine wasn’t built in a day March 8th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Carl, why do you ask? That’s a very odd question – I’m not offended, exactly, just puzzled.
I didn’t ask that lol. I just said I was.
trisha – OPPC member who sees, hears, and knows all. 28 is on its way!!!!!
March 8th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Erica, how about OPPC member and permanent property of Johnny Angel
(that was a song)
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I know the song- my musical taste far exceeds my age.
Johnny Angel
How I love him….
(Sigh……………………) LOL
Nice mention of Jose Molina:
http://www.torontosun.com/spor.....47686.html
Erica, my nephew’s name is Jonathann and we sing that to him all the time. The truth of the matter is he really is an angel.
raymagnetic – I’m on my way to Stations of the Cross (part of lent). I’d ask God to help with that but somethings appear even to big for God to handle. Our chicken little situation is one of them!
The Yankees are the best of the best … all other teams haven’t a chance
More World Series than all of the other pretenders … no on else has a chance
“Probably owe Patrick an apology. Just saying..”
Actually I’m crazy white, I was lying earlier. I’m so white my boss compliments me on my grittiness during performance reviews.
Could be Betsy thought Chad and Josh look alike, just jumping in out of nowhere.
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