Notes from Saturday
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Mar 27, 2010 
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Looks like A.J. Burnett and Jorge Posada can get along after all. This afternoon, Burnett did not have his curveball working, but he was still able to go 6.2 strong innings and get his first spring win against the Tigers.
“I was relaxed and confident because my catcher was,” Burnett said.
This is the second start in a row in which Burnett has gone out of his way to heap praise on Posada. They’ve been working together this spring and it seems their comfort with one another has grown. Burnett acknowledged that things got “a little bit destructive” last season, but they seem to have put that behind them.
“It’s been good,” Joe Girardi said. “Obviously the numbers show it today. They’ve worked hard and we’ve worked hard. Sometimes it’s just getting comfortable with a guy, seeing them as much as you can.”
Here’s the audio from Burnett, who admitted to not throwing a single changeup today because he wanted to work on getting his curveball fixed.
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• Check it out, it’s Phil Coke. That’s an Associated Press photo of the former Yankees reliever chatting with Girardi pregame. That’s obviously an AP photo of Burnett up top.
• Girardi on Joba Chamberlain’s outing: “I thought he attacked. He was ahead. For him I thought it was positive and we’ll get him back out there soon.”
• Chan Ho Park seems to really be making an impression down here. He pitched another scoreless inning today.
• Two more hits from Curtis Granderson — including a double off a lefty — raised his spring average to .297. He’s finally gotten going. Of course, he’s nowhere close to Jon Weber, who’s hitting .583 after his 1-for-1 afternoon.
• Girardi called Marcus Thames’ home run, “the difference in the game.” I guess it’s difficult to argue with that considering it put the Yankees in the lead.
• Girardi on Curtis Granderson and Brett Gardner working together in the outfield: “A lot of times when you see two center fielders in one outfield, the one that’s playing left is used to taking charge and he’s going to call balls, but I haven’t seen any issues.”
• The Yankees still haven’t made an announcement, and the players don’t know anything about it, but TMZ is reporting that the Yankees ring ceremony will be before the home opener on April 13th. Of course, TMZ previously reported the ceremony would be on the 14th, so who knows?
• Upcoming Yankees starters:
Sunday: Andy Pettitte
Monday: Javier Vazquez
Tuesday (ss): CC Sabathia on the road, Sergio Mitre at home
Wednesday: Phil Hughes
• Austin Jackson said he has no negative thoughts about the Yankees, but the Tigers have embraced him as if he came up through their system. “I’m just more comfortable this year and being allowed to do stuff that feels more comfortable to me, instead of trying to hit like somebody else or hit for more power,” Jackson said. “Just play your game. That’s why I like hitting in the lead-off because I think it plays into what I do.”
so does this mean marcus thames makes the team?
My comments are being eaten.
And that is why the Yankees moved Jackson. If he can’t and doesn’t feel natural hitting for power, he profiles as…
275-300 ba, 10-15 hr, 20-30 sb, 120-140 ks
^^^^ solid player with more tools than Cabrera, but far from great.
Wow. Coke looks um…different
Austin Jackson should concentrate on being the best player he can be instead of worrying about whatever expectations he perceived while in the Yankee organization.
TMZ on the ball with their Opening Day prediction.;)
This site has become wacky and more difficult to load. Too many popups and stuff.
Well, sounds like Austin Jackson is a bit miffed at the Yankees…
AJ’s change must look like a curve because a few people mentioned earlier that it was getting hit. Hopefully he’ll get the curve down next out as after that, it counts.
Where do you get “miffed” from, Betsy?
http://www.nydailynews.com/blo.....ng-to.html
“It’s going to be great,” A.J. Burnett said. “I can’t wait to be there with the fans. The crowd and their reaction is going to be more important than getting the ring, I think. Just to get that at home in front of everybody, let them enjoy it as much as we do.”
Burnett never considered the possibility that he might be lined up to start that game, so when he was asked if he would take part in the pregame festivities if he was pitching, his face dropped.
“Probably not,” Burnett said. Someone suggested the idea of having a second ceremony the next day just to present Burnett with his ring, an idea he liked a lot – even though he knows it would never happen.
“Just for me? That would be gangster,” Burnett said. “That would be perfect.”
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I wouldn’t want to be the SP on that day….
He’s saying that he’s now allowed to be himself instead of being someone else or trying to hit for more power. That’s a clear implication (to me at least) that Austin thinks he was pressured by the Yankees to do what he wasn’t comfortable with. He may not have meant it that way, but it’s easy to read it that way.
Yeah I thought I saw him throw a change-up once or twice but to be fair I wasn’t watching closely.
“Austin Jackson should concentrate on being the best player he can be”
Pretty sure that’s exactly what he said he’s trying to do. It’s always so funny to me how fans react when a player leaves.
Well isn’t it possible the Yankees told him to hit for more power? They very well could have been pushing it upon him to do that. Whether that’s the right or wrong move is yet to be seen but he if K’s as much as he did in the minors and hits for little power I don’t see him being an average or above average player.
I didn’t think Jackson was upset at the Yankees. He certainly had nothing bad to say about them. He just likes his current situation, and it’s hard to blame him for that.
I don’t have much knowledge of such things. But if there is a protypical 70′s porn star, Phil looks the part.
Park looks good. As a vet he could be trusted with the EIG role.
As for TMZ, don’t laugh. They’re going to be breaking lots of news with their pay for info strategy. It’s all in this article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12......html?_r=1
Ok, I could have read his comments the wrong way…
The Yankees altered Jackson’s swing at AAA last year most likely to see if the changes would allow him to hit for more power and reduce his strikeouts. He didn’t show any improvement in that area, so just like Tabata he became available in the right deal.
Austin’s getting the opportunity to be a starter and lead off in the big leagues this year that he likely wouldn’t have gotten if he was still a Yankee.
Sounds like a cause for celebration and not “miff” to me.
Phil looks like a porn star? I didn’t read the article, but ok, lol
pat
March 27th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
I believe the SWB team is owned by an entertainment conglomerate and the field is owned by the county.
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Wasn’t sure who actually owned the Scranton team. I figured that it was just a working agreement with the team owners to supply players and equipment, much like Charleston. Back years ago, NYY owned most if not all of their minor league teams. Dan Topping and Del Webb would build the parts, using their construction companies and fill the rosters with talent. They had about 10-12 minor league teams at times…including KC, Denver, Newark, Binghampton and Joplin.
Chad most likely knows the ownership group in Scranton.
Austin Jackson is getting a chance to lead off and start for the Detroit Tigers. Wow! He doesn’t have to work on some particular things. For him, that makes it easier to adjust to just being in the majors. He would not have sniffed the majors with the Yankees this season.
I believe most guys just want to be major league baseball players, and probably don’t much care which team it’s for. If it’s for the team they rooted for as a kid? Great. If it’s for the team that drafted them? Great. If it’s for somebody else? Great. The only important thing is getting the chance.
I read a couple of interviews with Austin Jackson and he seemed like a real good kid. If anything, I think he’s just happy for this opportunity. If he’s relieved he doesn’t have to try and hit for power (because Yankees CFs are expected to do so?), that’s okay.
I would think anyone who ends up going into baseball as a career knows how uncertain it all can be. If a guy wastes time being “miffed” at a team that trades him into a better situation, he’s not going to go very far, I’d think.
m
March 27th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
I don’t have much knowledge of such things. But if there is a protypical 70’s porn star, Phil looks the part.
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People always assumed that Jackson was going to be a 25 homer type guy. That’s not the type of hitter that he is. He was never going to be in the Bernie Williams mode. He’s a slash and dash type that could also drive the ball int the gaps. More of the Jeter type than the Williams type of hitter. He’s going to be an annual 25-35 steal guy and maybe top out around 13-17 homers a year.
GB7 -
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
I think that had Granderson not become available, the Yankees would have been happy with Jackson being that type of hitter. But knowing what he could do, is there a problem with trying to find out if he could do more (power-wise)? (this is a question to you, not commentary.)
I see that Brandon Laird had another hit, today and started another slick double play from third. Not sure that he gets all of the blame on the dropped throw from Pena. It wasn’t the best throw. He’s impressed with the bat, considering that he’s never played above High A ball in his 2 and a half years (Rookie ball, Low A and High A ball). It’s been his defensive play that has really impressed, though. He’s made huge steps in a short time. He could be a steal out of the 27th round.
HI guys, just got back from dinner –
1. I thought AJ did a great job, especially since he struggled with his “hook” (as he calls it). Looks like he really wants the AJ/Posada nonsense to go away.
2. Nice hitting by Thames and Granderson against a lefty.
3. Winn made some nice plays in RF.
4. Park continues to impress. Hope that continues into April.
5. Joba did his job, in a professional manner. So what if he didn’t strike out the side on 8 pitches.
6. Austin Jackson is going to get his shot. Good for him. Reports were always that he was a good kid, who always tried his hardest.
“As for TMZ, don’t laugh. They’re going to be breaking lots of news with their pay for info strategy.”
I know a photographer in NY that sometimes works with TMZ and they’ve always paid for tips.
The new sports edition will have less impact on athletes that are currently a household name. Their lives currently are a profit center for tipsters and paparazzi.
Some lesser stars may need to change their habits unless they want them public knowledge now though. There was little market demand for info about them in the past but now a whole edition open to sports increases the amount of stories needed.
Laird is a nice player. Can’t really blame the drop on him, he held on to it for a long time as it was. That call could have gone either way.
Randy Winn definitely played a good RF – he made some tough plays out there.
Chan Ho Park could be a really nice addition to the pen.
Doreen – 2010 GTLU
March 27th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
GB7 -
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
I think that had Granderson not become available, the Yankees would have been happy with Jackson being that type of hitter. But knowing what he could do, is there a problem with trying to find out if he could do more (power-wise)? (this is a question to you, not commentary.)
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No, not a problem at all to see if he could do it. I think that was the reason hell fell from the .360s to .300 in the 2nd half. His strikeouts really jumped and the homers never appeared. I mentioned a Jeter type hitter, but, a right handed Damon of his early years would be appropriate, too. With age and experience, he might turn out a 20 homer type season. I’d certainly take a young Jeter or Damon at any time. He can play some serious defense, though. One of the best jumpers as an outfielder that I’ve seen for a while. I’m talking straight up.
GB7 -
I am disappointed we won’t get to watch Jackson as a Yankee. But I do think this is great for him. I don’t blame the Yankees for pursuing Granderson, though. How could you not, if the opportunity presented itself?
Now we just have to get second hand news on Jackson (and IPK, too, for that matter).
“Austin Jackson said he has no negative thoughts about the Yankees, but the Tigers have embraced him as if he came up through their system.”
Considering he is replacing a fan favorite, I would think that the Tigers are doing all they can to prove to their fans that they made the right move.
But for the Yankees, Austin Jackson would probably be playing basketball, or looking for a job doing something else. He’s probably very appreciative of the Yankees.
I’m also disappointed that we won’t get to see Jackson come into his own as a Yankee. However, the excitement that I”ll be able to see Granderson in a Yankee uniform more than outweighs the disappointment.
By the way Rich, I read your post about selling low on Joba. I agree but the only problem is, I think you are being optimistic about the situation. Those that want to trade him might think that he will continue to get worse whereas you and I think he will get better. (Frankly, I think he’s still a starter long term.)
Patrick -
I’m also excited to watch Granderson play. I used to hope he would one day be a Yankee, but figured, nah, he’s a Tiger for life. Just shows to go ya, ya never know!
Doreen – 2010 GTLU
March 27th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
GB7 -
I am disappointed we won’t get to watch Jackson as a Yankee. But I do think this is great for him. I don’t blame the Yankees for pursuing Granderson, though. How could you not, if the opportunity presented itself?
Now we just have to get second hand news on Jackson (and IPK, too, for that matter).
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NYY will just sign him as a FA after the 2016 season. He’d then be the same age as Granderson is now. I hated to see him get traded, but, you gotta go after Granderson if you can get him.
Not sure if Kennedy would ever be more than a Bonderman type pitcher playing on the AL East. I hope that he does great in the NL West. Those parks may be more suited for him.
Unlike others, I like him. I always saw him as being more over-confident than bull-headed. He was young and like any other young, talented player, he’s not going to admit that he stunk or didn’t perform as well as he should.
He and Chamberlain are much alike in that respect. They either don’t see their faults for a while or they hate to admit it, but, they know when they are bad. It may have a positive side, too. Other GMs will start to respect the young NY talent and stop trying to gouge them in trades. They’ll eventually learn that NYYs aren’t running a “everyone is available” organization, where they grow the crops and give them away. NYY will keep the best and trade the rest. Granderson/Jackson was just too hard to pass up.
Patrick
I agree that Joba should be a starter long term. The reason for my optimism (or at least relative optimism) is that given what we know, his shoulder injury wasn’t that serious, so I believe at least some of his velo will return this season, and I would hope the some of the nastiness of his slider will also.
Taken together with the role models he has on the team (especially Mo), I think that no matter what role he eventually fills, he will be a more consistently effective pitcher than he is at this moment, unless he gets hurt again, but I’m willing to take that risk.
The concensus and reaction in the blogosphere was that it was quite unfair that the Yankees were able to get their hands on Granderson.
Doreen – 2010 GTLU
March 27th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Patrick -
I’m also excited to watch Granderson play. I used to hope he would one day be a Yankee, but figured, nah, he’s a Tiger for life. Just shows to go ya, ya never know!
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You subscribe to the Joaquin Andujar view of baseball, huh? “I can describe baseball in two words, “Ya’ never know’”.
Chad Jennings
March 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I didn’t think Jackson was upset at the Yankees. He certainly had nothing bad to say about them. He just likes his current situation, and it’s hard to blame him for that.
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Jackson said nothing inappropriate or damning about the Yankees.
It’s the people scouring for something negative that have a problem. Seems there’s a type of fan who likes to quibble with ex-players and try and make them look bad – just because they’re ex-players.
Really, get over your PMS.
m -
But why? After all, they did it the old-fashioned way, didn’t they?
Ah, well. Such is life for the Yankees.
Such a funny scene in our house, I had to share….
My daughter was in crisis panic mode with a moral dilemma. Earthhour is tonight from 8:30-9:30. Same time as the Kids Choice awards.
Help save the planet or see someone get slimed? Tough call for a 7 year old.
I told her we get dispensation this year because we just spent 5 days with no power and my husband told her if she attempts to shut off the TV with the Kentucky/W.Va game on she may not see 8.
Bad parenting at it’s finest!
GB7 =
Absolutamente!
It’s the only thing that’s certain – nothing is for sure in baseball.
Doreen,
What I was trying to say is that many thought the Yankees came out ahead in the trade.
We all loved Jackson. And hoped that he would become…Curtis Granderson.
And look at that! He did.
Well, I’m just thrilled to have Granderson here. I think he’s going to have a fantastic year and I will bet anything that he’d be much improved against lefties this year.
pat -
That is hysterical!
It certainly helps that Granderson is a lefty with some power.
Honestly, if Jackson had come along to the Yanks 5 years ago (when Jeter, etc. were 5 years younger), I don’t think NYY would have made that trade. There wouldn’t be a “the window is closing” outlook in regard to the main players.
I’m happy for Jackson, as he’s now a Major League Player, which is a dream for most. I also hope that IPK does well, as he’s a talented kid.
Not only is the likely Yankee bullpen nice (Rivera, Marte, Chamberlain, Robertson, Aceves, Park, and Logan?), but the immediate reinforcements aren’t too bad either (Melancon, Sanit, Ring).
m -
Ah.
Yes, I love the presto/change-o that the Yankees performed on Jackson. And if, like GB7 said, the Yankees can get Jackson back it’ll be like having Granderson twice!!!
With you 100% on that sentiment Rich
How many home runs you thing yanks will hit this year?
Every position should hit more than 20 home runs.
Yes, even 9th position when you take into account Thames and Win at bats.
pat,
Am being held hostage watching Alice with daughter. Want to watch the game very badly.
But we’ve been doing a movie marathon since last night.
I’ve done Twilight, New Moon, and now 10 minutes left of Alice.
I was actually impressed with the Twilight movies. I know. I’m easily pleased.
Balt,Tampa,Whitesox,Minn,Toronto would all give you a great player and a minor league guy for Joba. They all seen flashes of a 1-2 guy with a little work. Yankees sell now while you can get that, not after the season when he is a long reliever in the pen. Park will end up setting up Mo. bank it.
I’m hopping between the Golden Girls and this board; I don’t feel so great, so going out for dinner tonight was not in the cards.
Whether Joba will be a candidate for starter next year depends on how Garica progresses this year especially with no injuries
If every team traded their youngsters while they were struggling, especially youngsters with huge upsides, they’d be a last place team pretty quickly. You don’t just give up on talented kids that quickly – patience, please.
BBFan I think that you’re being too optimistic with respect to Garcia. Even if he has an injury free year and performs to his talent level there’s no way he takes a spot on the starting rotation in 2011. At most he’ll get a bullpen spot in 2011 similar to Hughes in 2009 and Joba this year.
DaSaint007
March 27th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
I’m happy for Jackson, as he’s now a Major League Player, which is a dream for most. I also hope that IPK does well, as he’s a talented kid.
Not only is the likely Yankee bullpen nice (Rivera, Marte, Chamberlain, Robertson, Aceves, Park, and Logan?), but the immediate reinforcements aren’t too bad either (Melancon, Sanit, Ring).
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I have more faith in Mitre than I do in Ring, and that scares me. Let us not forget that the NYYs have two starters that could step in and give the Yankees innings in the rotation if something happens….Hirsh and McAllister, so, they are better equipped to handle an injury this coming year than they have been for years.
That doesn’t even take in the young infielders, catchers and even an outfielder. I like Golson and Winfree a lot. Not sure that the 29 year old Gorecki is much of an answer though.
baseball jesus
March 27th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Balt,Tampa,Whitesox,Minn,Toronto would all give you a great player and a minor league guy for Joba. They all seen flashes of a 1-2 guy with a little work. Yankees sell now while you can get that, not after the season when he is a long reliever in the pen. Park will end up setting up Mo. bank it.
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Go out and save the world. Baseball is not for you.
“Go out and save the world. Baseball is not for you.”
This has me laughing
Sorry about letting my son have the computer today. This time of year, he’s always a little odd.
There was an interesting piece on ESPN.com (TMI) by Steve Goldman (Baseball Prospectus) How The Yankees Ruined Joba Chamberlain- I’m not sure I agree with him 100%
“But to pretend, as the Yankees did, that they could spot the injury inflection point and somehow steer Chamberlain around it was no more than the wishful thinking of a team that hadn’t reared a young pitcher in years and had no clue how to go about it. Now they have a pitcher who is theoretically healthy but has diminished control and reduced velocity, and looks over his shoulder when he pitches. As BP’s injury expert Will Carroll wrote, “Joba may be remembered as the nadir of the ‘save young pitchers’ movement. Everything they did was to keep him healthy. Well, he is.” In other words, congratulations, Yankees. You got what you wanted, but lost what you had. “
Joba’s Obituary is being written before he was even born…
m
As opposed to me, that makes you a good mom. I unplugged the laptop and shut the lights so I should get partial credit, right?
Kentucky is my last hope for staying alive in the Final 4 and they are killing me.
“Jackson said nothing inappropriate or damning about the Yankees.
It’s the people scouring for something negative that have a problem. Seems there’s a type of fan who likes to quibble with ex-players and try and make them look bad – just because they’re ex-players.
Really, get over your PMS.”
Which Yankee fan in this thread said something negative or try to make Jackson look bad?
Also, your PMS comment wasn’t necessary.
BBFan March 27th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Whether Joba will be a candidate for starter next year depends on how Garica progresses this year especially with no injuries
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I’d be real careful about depending on Christian Garcia for anything. He’ll impress the hell out of me (and probably the organization as well) if he can simple stay healthy for a full season.
His talent has never been questioned. It’s always about his health.
LOL I made a comment about AJax beng miffed so I guess Bodh was directing that to me. I later admitted perhaps I read his comment wrong, but I guess he didn’t see that.
Haha that’s such a silly article. Quoting Will Caroll is the height of comedy. That’d be like me quoting the 3 stooges when discussing biochemistry
Better to quote Will Ferrell on baseball than quoting Will Carroll.
Yup, Joba is already washed up.
lol, pat. We’re both bad moms for being on LH.
Am watching this game. Just invited said daughter to come watch because there were people wearing coon’skin hats.
I knew that she wanted to dye coon stripes in her hair, and I tried (unsuccessfully) to convince her to get the hat instead. It grows out, right? Right?
I’m not a fan of Goldman and BP is just annoying as heck lately. Will Carroll’s comments would be funny if they weren’t so pathetic. I saw people on another board saying RIP Joba and Joba is dead. Well, it is almost Easter – I expect him to be resurrected.
GOODBYE KENTUCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NCAA Bracket Official Time of Death- 9:33pm
Betsy – you talking about NYYFans? I highly recommend never reading the Joba thread there
Please Baylor, beat Duke tomorrow.
“Betsy – you talking about NYYFans? I highly recommend never reading the Joba thread there”
That board has gone to the dogs.
Please, Duke. Beat Baylor tomorrow.
What, KY lost?
Becca, yes. I try to avoid the Joba and Phil threads there as they are not to be believed.
Reading NYYfans isn’t any different than reading the posts made in the NY papers. It looks like a bunch of 5th graders have invaded. MLB;s Major League board is just as bad.
Craw, it really has. You know how I feel about the minors forum, but the regular forum has turned into a bitter cesspool of angst, directed at the heart of the Yankees for daring to value Phil as a pitcher over Joba and for daring to ruin Joba. RIP Joba? Holy overreaction, Batman.
pat,
The freakiest thing just happened.
A yellow bumble bee found its way into my kitchen.
What’s with the blond bees & AJ on the same day?
Oops, I didn’t mean to imply that the Yanks value Phil over Joba. It’s just the fact that they value Phil at all that bothers them.
Also, they’re a bunch of internet bullies on that board.
Baylor, West Virginia, Butler, and Tennessee (or MSU really) would be one surprising Final Four.
GB, there’s just no comparison between the level of discourse here and over there. I’ve enjoyed posting there for a long time, but they are really losing it these days.
m
I’m a multitasker. I was playing cards with #3 and #4 for an hour, watching the game on TV and keeping tabs here.
The hair will grow out but be sure to take plenty of photos of her with striped hair if she does it so she will kick herself 20 years from now when she sees them.
How about a few drugstore hair clipons to see if she really likes the look before dying it?
“A yellow bumble bee found its way into my kitchen.”
Come on bee, sting that Duke lover.;)
“Baylor, West Virginia, Butler, and Tennessee (or MSU really) would be one surprising Final Four.”
Yes, it would be a great Final Four without any of the typical favorites.
Craw, I put a few people on ignore who were just plain obnoxious to me. I keep getting called out as being overemotional and it’s getting tiresome, to tell the truth. I am what I am – so be it. Some folks are hypocritical as well – of course, you can find those types on every board, not just there.
Betsy,
I don’t post much anymore on any board because I found it ruin my enjoyment of the game of baseball.
pat,
It’s too late. I woke up on Friday morning, and it was a done job.
And then she camehome from the mall with purple hair extension clips with pink hearts.
I’ll take the bumble bee look!
how about jon weber making the team.
I don’t blame you, Craw. I find myself spending most of my time here. I’ve had run-ins occasionally here, but everyone has – you get over them. I love baseball, but I don’t know that much about the technical aspects of it, so I can learn a lot on this board. I don’t know much about pitching, so if I want to learn about that, I come here.
Slightly off topic but did anyone else watch the Redbull vs Fire game tonight, wow what a great stadium, Great atmosphere and really good game to watch….did anyone else enjoy it as well?
my bad that is quite a bit off topic lol but still great game to watch.
“What’s with the blond bees & AJ on the same day?”
That blonde bee sighting brought good luck last year.
It may also be a sign that one color is the way to go rather than black and yellow stripes.
pat,
lol. I asked that morninglast season if it was a sign that AJ would buzz through the opposing lineup. But I must’ve jinxed him because he got lit up like a Christmas tree.
As for the color I would prefer the traditional color of bumble bees.
She did ask to shock her hair first, because with Asian hair you have to do that before you do any kind of color like red or blue.
I convinced her that she couldn’t because it would make her hair fall out. I know. Evil.
So stripes better than red or blue hair.
Thank goodness she’s the only outrageous, semi-emo kid in the family.
7 days, 21 hours and 50 minutes before Christmas.
But who’s counting, GB.
Eiland doesn’t develop pitchers. He’s horrible!!
If I were Joba, I’d ask to be traded, just go off on Cashman and Eiland, then pitch (deliberately of course) lousy on the mound, a sure fired way to get moved!
He was rushed to the majors with only 80 plus total innings, just asinine on Eiland and Nadi’s part.r
I hope Joba can regain his velocity, and is awesome in the pen.
Last season with his mothers arrest and sentencing a national embarrassment for his family, coupled with his poor performance in the starting rotation, he needs a great rebound year. Go Joba!
Betsy,
The comment was not directed at you.
It was the one that preceded yours. It had a queen byatch air about it that I took exception to.
And I did see your follow up comment, but I honestly didn’t take offense to your “miffed” remark to begin with. “Miffed” is a fairly neutral supposition, it was that dumb scolding comment I was making reference to.
Just FTR, alot of these commments players make are in response to a particular question. I’m not saying Chad did this (as he rightly came in and qualified AJax’s remarks for those who chose to get their nose out of joint’s benefit, I suppose), but writers often ask a question, which gives a particular context by virtue of being asked, and the player will answer – often, robotically, I might add – and the comment gets printed as if the player was musing out loud and the thing was on his mind.
Also, a player will respond and say several things, but the one sentence is what the editor decides is the most important, or the most controversial (even if there is not a shred of controversy) and people jump to conclusions.
Joba knows the pen, he’ll be Mo’s set up guy watch. One day he’ll get it together, hopefully soon. Cashman needs to let him get hungry to start, he had too much, too soon when he first came up. The early success might’ve gone to his head.
I’m rooting for him to have a great year.
from rotoworld:
“A source told ESPN Boston’s Gordon Edes Saturday that the Red Sox will not go beyond four years in an extension with Josh Beckett…
the news is sure to upset Beckett, who’s a free agent at the conclusion of this season. The Red Sox signed John Lackey to a five-year, $82.5 million contract this winter but probably don’t want to get locked into monster deals with too many over-30 pitchers. Beckett, (turns) 30 in May…”
article on Josh Beckett and Sox:
http://sports.espn.go.com/bost.....BHeadlines
i hope