The 2010 New York Yankees
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Apr 03, 2010 
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Today the Yankees made their final roster moves, wrapped up spring training and boarded a flight for Boston. This is the group that will open the season in defense of last year’s World Series championship.
Lineup
Derek Jeter SS
Nick Johnson DH
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Jorge Posada C
Curtis Granderson CF
Nick Swisher RF
Brett Gardner LF
Bench
Francisco Cervelli C
Ramiro Pena INF
Marcus Thames OF
Randy Winn OF
Rotation
CC Sabathia LHP
A.J. Burnett RHP
Andy Pettitte LHP
Javier Vazquez RHP
Phil Hughes RHP
Bullpen
Mariano Rivera RHP
Joba Chamberlain RHP
Dave Robertson RHP
Damaso Marte LHP
Chan Ho Park RHP
Alfredo Aceves RHP
Sergio Mitre RHP
That’s an Associated Press shot of Jeter and Rodriguez from today’s game in Tampa.
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If everything goes as planned, I’ll be boarding a flight out of Tampa in about five minutes. Thank you to everyone who followed the blog throughout the spring. Sam and I really do appreciate it, and we’ll see you tomorrow in Boston.
Have fun!
Nice mix of Vets and youngins. Nice pic of Rod and the Captain.
Have a safe trip home. Can’t wait for the opener!!
Love that pic of best buds Jeter and Alex.
This is an awfully good team, but then this is an awfully good division; the Yankees could miss the playoffs and it wouldn’t be a shock. That’s how good the 3 teams are. I think a big key will be how they play against the Jays and O’s ,both of whom will be pains in the keyster.
Chad, thanks to you and Sam for doing such a fantastic job!
Thanks for all the great coverage this spring. Looking forward to the season opener tomorrow night.
Getting excited for the season!! Now the fun begins.
Derek looks a little whoozy in that picture. Bad shrimp again?
Chad,
Thanks for the great spring coverage.
Wish you great success in your first full season with journal News.
Taking off soon. Thanks again for reading this spring. Back with more tomorrow from Fenway.
Doeen, I would also be happy to help you with GTLU — not in running it, but in providing unbiased and honest advice (as a non-participant) when controversies arise and choices must be made. I did that several times for Erica last season, though she would never admit it due to ego and general Fascist tendencies. But I digress. I will be here for you!
Oh boy, looks like Jeter is hurt in that picture.
I hope he still will be able to catch up to that Beckett faaaaassssst ball tomorrow.
Love the picture of Jete and Alex
Have a good trip Chad!
Have a safe flight, Chad!
Alex looks like he’s comforting Jeter – sweet.
“…..and we’ll see you tomorrow in Boston.”
No. You won’t, Chad. Why would anyone want to go down a rat hole unless they have to or is a rat.
I’m guessing it’s an abdominal muscle strain for Jeter there?
Ha, I didn’t even look at that picture. That needs a caption!
@Nick in SF
Much appreciated and I look forward to your assistance!
Chad -
Have a safe trip. You and Sam have done a great job shepherding us all into the regular season.
Man – Jeter looks OLD in that picture!!!!
jim April 3rd, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Oh boy, looks like Jeter is hurt in that picture.
I hope he still will be able to catch up to that Beckett faaaaassssst ball tomorrow.
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He always has that look when thinking about how badly he’s going to hurt Boston pitching. Need some tissues?
Has Jeter said one word this entire spring?
“That’s why you should never go to Red Lobster.”
Murphy or SJ
Are you lurking?
“You want me to give my cousin a call?”
/Pete Abe’d
Just a Reminder:
Erica has been kind enough to fill in for me with GTLU tomorrow (Easter Sunday). She’ll be taking lineups from 3 pm to 5 pm while I’m enjoying Easter Dinner in Bayonne.
LOL Wheels on Meals. I’ll be at the rat hole tomorrow. I’m hoping for Jetes to slam Beckett’s first pitch into the stands so the bostonians hush up early
Chad – Safe traveling. As a suggestion…Can Jeff stick a time onto your posts?
As for the roster, not a lot missing. That bullpen sure looks a whole lot better than a year ago.
“You look like you just caught a whiff of Fenway.”
Wheels on Meals April 3rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Has Jeter said one word this entire spring?
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Actually, he said 6 words. “Boston trolls aren’t even original, anymore”.
“If it still hurts tomorrow, try penicillin.”
@Nick in SF.
LOL
It only took me three posts to figure out what you were doing. Doh.
GB, I never understood why people respond to these trolls..
Nick in SF in Larkspur April 3rd, 2010 at 7:45 pm
“You look like you just caught a whiff of Fenway.”
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Nick
You keep going and we’ll let you know when you hit a winner.
Jeter’s hair looks weird this year!
Betsy – Hughes rules (pleading the Fifth) April 3rd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
GB, I never understood why people respond to these trolls..
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Boredom.
12 of the 25 players on the yankees opening day roster are home grown. If you want to count Nick Johnson it would be 13 of the 25.
From what I can gather regarding final rosters, 8 of the 25 players on the Sox opening day roster are home grown and 9 of the 25 players on the Rays opening day roster.
12 home grown players is one of the highest in baseball.
“Jeter’s hair looks weird this year!”
His forehead got bigger.
Betsy, I always enjoy GB’s interactions with the trolls. It’s always very amusing
Rodriguez: “Hey, Jetes…I gotta date with somebody named Minka tonight. Have you heard anything about her?”
CB -
That’s nice to know.
Too bad that fact will be largely ignored.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/.....-1.1845123
Opening Day is such a cherished commodity that Major League Baseball has packaged it, franchised it, sold it and exported it.
Consider the beleaguered Montreal Expos, who went out of business because they couldn’t draw.
On Opening Day, April 3, 2000, they attracted 51,249. The next night, they were down to 12,143, and the night after that, they were back to a typical 8,867.
No, it wasn’t the downtrodden Expos the Canadian fans had come to see that first night. It was an occasion so special that it gets people to do what they don’t ordinarily do.
Even Joe DiMaggio, never one to share his reflections, once was moved to say: “You always get a special kick on Opening Day no matter how many you go through. You look forward to it like a birthday party when you’re a kid. You think something wonderful is going to happen.”
Opening Day is such a cherished commodity that Major League Baseball has packaged it, franchised it, sold it and exported it to Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico and, now annually, Sunday night. The Yankees-Red Sox game Sunday night is part of the new tradition, an opener before the openers that began with baseball’s contract with ESPN in 1994. It has stolen some thunder from the folksy Opening Day parade in Cincinnati and the presidential first pitch in Washington. (President Obama will mark the 100th anniversary of that tradition Monday.)
Still, judging from the full houses, decorative bunting and excitement, Opening Day still is something of a civic holiday. And it is that way mostly because it always was. Baseball’s soul always has seemed to yearn for it. The notation “Commencement of the Season” was on the official scoresheet of a game April 10, 1846, a game umpired by Alexander Cartwright, the man credited with having invented baseball.
Credit the Cincinnati Reds, the de facto godfathers of Opening Day. Baseball people assume that the Reds were given the honor of hosting the first game (before the ESPN Sunday night era) because they were the first professional team in 1869. Team historian Greg Rhodes wrote that there is no evidence for that. He suggested the reasoning was that Cincinnati was the southernmost city and its field usually was in the best shape (notwithstanding 1877, when the rain was so bad that players had to take a barge to Louisville for the opener).
The Reds were the most successful in promoting Opening Day during the National League-American Association battles of the 1880s. A grassroots parade sprung up. It was adopted by shopkeepers at Findlay Market in 1920 and continues to this day.
The parade boomed when it was rerouted through the heart of town in 1970. When Marge Schott bought the team in 1984, she used influence at the Cincinnati Zoo to have animals included. As former Reds player Lenny Harris once said, “There are a lot of good Opening Days, but it’s tough to top those elephants in Cincinnati.”
Washington always could hold its own, what with the president making the ceremonial first pitch. Baseball enthusiast William Howard Taft (unlike predecessor Teddy Roosevelt, who didn’t consider the sport manly enough) began the tradition, tossing to Senators pitcher Walter Johnson in 1910 (Johnson followed with a shutout of the Athletics).
Harry Truman was the most bipartisan, throwing one pitch lefty and another righty in 1950. Vice President Hubert Humphrey’s pitch was delayed in 1968 because the opener was postponed twice by rioting after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Opening Day has broadened America’s horizons: Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947 and Frank Robinson became the first African-American manager in 1975 (and hit his record eighth Opening Day homer).
Opening Day has broadened baseball’s horizons: The Yankees introduced uniform numbers (1929), San Francisco’s Seals Stadium hosted the first West Coast game (1958), Ron Blomberg became the first designated hitter (1973) and Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth (1974).
Opening Day is quirky and personal and poignant: One-armed outfielder Pete Gray debuted (1945); former catcher Charlie Bennett, whose legs were amputated in an 1894 train accident, threw the first pitch at every Detroit opener from 1896 to 1927; Fenway Park’s Green Monster was introduced (1934, three months after the original fence burned down).
For one day every year, every player feels like a kid. That includes a Yankees veteran who was known as “Old Reliable.” Tommy Henrich once said: “Believe you me, it takes a young player a long, long time to get over those Opening Day butterflies.”
And every Opening Day is when teams get to prove what they had said – “We’ll be ready when the bell rings.” Stan Isaacs, the former Newsday columnist, used to bring a cowbell and let it peal on the first pitch.
Nick in SF in Larkspur April 3rd, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Doeen, I would also be happy to help you with GTLU — not in running it, but in providing unbiased and honest advice (as a non-participant) when controversies arise and choices must be made. I did that several times for Erica last season, though she would never admit it due to ego and general Fascist tendencies. But I digress. I will be here for you!
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Excuse me Nick. That would be MASSIVE ego and Fascist tendancies. Thankyouverymuch!
Erin, me too!
Opening Day – there’s nothing like it. ESPN has found a way to ruin it by making it an Opening Night. I could write poetry about baseball – that’s how much I love it. Maybe I even will tonight, lol.
Wheels on Meals April 3rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Has Jeter said one word this entire spring?
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He did host a press conference at beginning of ST.
Doreen – 2010 GTLU April 3rd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Just a Reminder:
Erica has been kind enough to fill in for me with GTLU tomorrow (Easter Sunday). She’ll be taking lineups from 3 pm to 5 pm while I’m enjoying Easter Dinner in Bayonne.
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This is correct. GTLU is back. YAY!!!!
Yes, but they are OLD homegrown players
I said ‘Fascist’ out of sensitivity to the holiday — which continues still????
Nick in SF in Larkspur April 3rd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
I said ‘Fascist’ out of sensitivity to the holiday — which continues still????
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Yes. Until Tuesday night I think. Not really sure. Clearly, I obey those rules
Opening Day – there’s nothing like it. ESPN has found a way to ruin it by making it an Opening Night
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Betsy,
The did the same thing with the NFL with a Thursday night game to start the season.
Anyone else ever think that Gefilte fish was a kind of fish?
Doreen,
The wild green onions were harvested from my back yard which is a veritable jungle of weeds. They thrive on my property because I’m green and don’t use any chemicals to fertilize. In the front yard, I pick weeds by the crate full every year this time of season. My dog is fenced in the back too, so I don’t want to poison him. Today, I actually mowed my front weeds, I mean my front lawn.
Betsy – Hughes rules (pleading the Fifth) April 3rd, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Erin, me too!
Opening Day – there’s nothing like it. ESPN has found a way to ruin it by making it an Opening Night. I could write poetry about baseball – that’s how much I love it. Maybe I even will tonight, lol.
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See, I know the tradition is “opening day” but I’m pretty bummed that I have to work during the home opener/ring ceremony ( as does most of the world lol). For selfish reasons I wish it was a night game…
Tuesday night, yep. I cheated tonight, though -with Subway.
Aww, Doreen…that’s cute!
Doreen – 2010 GTLU April 3rd, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Anyone else ever think that Gefilte fish was a kind of fish?
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Funny, gefilte fish has been a joke in my office all week. When a coworker asked me to describe it I said, “Slimey”. LOL
YUCK
There is nothing at all natural about gefilte fish!
Yes. Until Tuesday night I think. Not really sure. Clearly, I obey those rules
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Erica, you got it right
In 2011, NYY could add 3 more hime growns to the opening day roster in Melancon, Mcallister and Montero, with Curtis or Russo replacing Gardner. One of Curtis, Gardner or Russo will be gone in a mid-to- late season trade.
Fran, I don’t think it’s the same, though. Baseball is all tradition and Americana; the NFL is nowhere near as old and doesn’t have the same place in peoples’ hearts as baseball.
So prediction time what do you have as a prediction?
“Anyone else ever think that Gefilte fish was a kind of fish?”
It’s not? What is it?
Rest assured, Harkey did get a dress shirt in time
pcaldera NYY bullpen coach Mike Harkey, minus a dress shirt on getaway day, scored one in the nick of time. Won’t parade thru Logan in his t-shirt.
Bret -
I try to be as green as I can be, but I draw the line at the lawn. For some reason, weeds in my lawn really, really bother me. But I have to say, the weeds are winning in spite of the chemicals. So, how much worse would it be if I decided to forego the pre-emergent crabgrass killer???????????
pat April 3rd, 2010 at 8:01 pm
“Anyone else ever think that Gefilte fish was a kind of fish?”
It’s not? What is it?
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SLIME!
pat -
From wikipedia -
Gefilte fish (Yiddish: ???????? ????, Hebrew: ???? ???????? dagim memula’im, literally “filled fish”) are poached fish patties or fish balls made from a mixture of ground deboned fish, mostly carp or pike.
Betsy,
That’s true. But for both sports it is all for the money and inconsiderate of the fans.
“Chin up, Duke hasn’t won it yet.”
Doreen – 2010 GTLU April 3rd, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Anyone else ever think that Gefilte fish was a kind of fish?
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Ummm Not me. ( ps im totally lying and just googled it lol)
Doreen – 2010 GTLU April 3rd, 2010 at 8:04 pm
From wikipedia -
Gefilte fish (Yiddish: ???????? ????, Hebrew: ???? ???????? dagim memula’im, literally “filled fish”) are poached fish patties or fish balls made from a mixture of ground deboned fish, mostly carp or pike.
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Wow, that sounds disgusting. lol
Doreen,
Dagim is the Hebrew word for fish.
I think that “wild green onions” might be a code for other wild green things that look like ground parsley, but, isn’t.
Nick in SF in Larkspur April 3rd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
“Chin up, Duke hasn’t won it yet.”
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Know what was really funny about Duke in the final four?
When I unveiled my Final Four featuring “k” teams, someone here told me all my picks were good except Duke. LOL
Erica -
I would never have said that, but years ago I worked in a lawfirm and one of the attorneys I worked with would bring in homemade Gefilte fish during Passover and he’d always offer it to me. It looked, well, not so good. I’ve never tasted it. I’m sure there are cooks who can do something nice with it, but this man’s aunt, not so much.
WOW no one wants to predict what happens in 2010
Fran -
Those ????? weren’t mine!
I copied and pasted and that’s what showed up.
I meant that in the ‘good vs. evil’ way.
Gefilte fish is best consummed by flower gardens and trees.
Ohhhhh. By kind of fish you meant species. I though you meant there wasn’t any fish in it.
The “slime” as Erica puts it never was appetizing enough looking for me to explore it except from a distance
Um, I predict the Yankees will win over 95.5 games, how’s that?
Doreen,
Oh. I am probably in the minority here but I like gefilte fish (the sweet one). Probably because my grandmother always made it for Passover and it was a family tradition.
Fran -
The original copy had the Hebrew characters, not ???’s.
Doreen – 2010 GTLU April 3rd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Erica -
I would never have said that, but years ago I worked in a lawfirm and one of the attorneys I worked with would bring in homemade Gefilte fish during Passover and he’d always offer it to me. It looked, well, not so good. I’ve never tasted it. I’m sure there are cooks who can do something nice with it, but this man’s aunt, not so much.
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I haven’t tried it in years, but my memories of eating it are not good.
I remember one year when I was probably about 4 years old, my grandma told me to eat some gefilte fish with horseradish on it. She then commented that “Horseradish would put some hair on my chest”.
4-year old Erica was so horrified by horseradish causing me to grow hair on my chest that to this day, I have never tried horseradish. LOL
I may take Ring Day off……..I hate the idea of taping the ceremony. If they lose, watching it later at night won’t be the same
Fran-
Just out of curiousity, do you like chopped liver?
ok. I’ll admit it, for the first time i’m offiically a little concerened about losing Austin Jackson.
this has nothing to do with Curtis Granderson. And him either being or not being on this team.
it has to do with Timmy Kirk, and about 10 people affiliated with ESPN, who are picking him for AL Rookie of the Year.
no matter what happens, tho. Cashman will never take any heat from me for the trade. He did want i wanted him to do. And if were GM, i would have made the same trade
Erica,
My grandfather used to make his own horseradish for the Passover. Now THAT would have put hair on your chest.
The best Passover food is Haroseth, made with chopped apples, walnuts and wine (well, the wine isn’t chopped). My mother makes the BEST – and it’s spoiled me for every other version.
Erica -
LOL! OH MY! I don’t blame you! Hair on your chest? Who the heck wants hair on their chest?? Especially a GIRL????
My step-brothers’ grandmother always ate Herring on New Year’s Eve. So does my mother-in-law. I think it signifies either good health or good wealth in the New Year. I HATE HATE HATE herring. I hate the look, smell and taste of it. The funny thing is, so do a lot of people who eat it, but the superstition is stronger.
What are the chances that Houston rookie 3rd baseman Chris Johnson hits 50 doubles, 80 homers and knocks in 220 runs this year? That’s his pace based on Spring training.
Doreen – 2010 GTLU April 3rd, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Erica -
LOL! OH MY! I don’t blame you! Hair on your chest? Who the heck wants hair on their chest?? Especially a GIRL????
My step-brothers’ grandmother always ate Herring on New Year’s Eve. So does my mother-in-law. I think it signifies either good health or good wealth in the New Year. I HATE HATE HATE herring. I hate the look, smell and taste of it. The funny thing is, so do a lot of people who eat it, but the superstition is stronger.
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LOL. I don’t think I have ever had herring either. I tend to steer clear of most fish in general
Erica,
I do like chopped liver with onions in it. Do you?
4-year old Erica was so horrified by horseradish causing me to grow hair on my chest that to this day, I have never tried horseradish. LOL
___________________________________________________________________________You’re not missing anything lol. I used to work at a seafood place and had to scoop horseradish in little cups for clams and oysters and stuff. Just the smell of it always made me gag!
Betsy -
That sounds like it would be very good. I love apples and walnuts. And wine!
Fran -
Your grandma was probably a very good cook, no?
GB
Doreen,
Lawn maintenance certainly presents a conundrum of sorts, doesn’t it. I am very green though, so green that I don’t use a gas powered lawn mower. I use a manual old-fashioned human powered push mower with a rotating blade. I also compost all my leaves, grass clippings, weeds and fruit/vegetable scraps. One day I’ll start a garden. I really want to plant hearty stuff like sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, green peppers, red peppers, tomatoes, melons, cabbage. I eat a ton of fruits and veggies. My grocery bill is way too high right now. It’s not sustainable. I’d also love to learn to hunt deer. I absolutely love the taste of venison, marinated in red wine vinegar and fresh herbs and spices. The problem is, hunting gear and everything costs so much money it’s almost not worth it unless you really know what you’re doing. My dad hunts deer with bow and arrow. I’d love to use a crossbow but you have to have some kind of handicap to qualify for one I think.
Is passover a latke holiday? I like those.
I’ve spent about 10 hours the last two days cooking for Easter and now I’m talking about food again. Italians need a holiday that involves fasting so I can invite everyone over and not worry about food.
lets start a pool of when will either Thames or Winn be DFA?
I’m not Jewish but I love gefilte fish. A little high quality vinegar, very tasty. It’s funny people will happily eat hormone added ground beef but turn their nose up at ground fish in gelatin that is actuallly a delicacy. Go figure.
On the other hand I refuse to partake of most Chinese food unless it’s domestic or possibly Harbin.
Italians need a holiday that involves fasting
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Pat – File this under “never gunna happen”
Doreen, it’s delicious!
Pat, that’s Hannukah, but you can have potatoes (and I LOVE Latkes, too – then again, in another life, I’d be potato)
All this talk of food – I’ve just spent four hours helping mrs. joe in the kitchen, slicing, dicing, and chopping for Easter dinner tomorrow. In between the vegetables, I’m throwing wash into the laundry, so I don’t get bored.
It’s a good thing our company for tomorrow are also Yankee fans (they share our partial season package at the Stadium). They understand that all activity must stop at 8:00 (7, if you want to see the YES pregame). Well, except for an after dinner cognac.
Well, um gefilte fish is very pungent; it’s one of those things where you either love it or you don’t
Fran (the original) and OPPC member April 3rd, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Erica,
I do like chopped liver with onions in it. Do you?
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Yes, that I like. I was just curious. In my highly scientific experience, I have found that most people who like gefilte fish don’t like chopped liver. Or vise versa. I have met very few people who like both.
Joe, you’re a good husband!
Let’s not, Ed; why would anyone, on the eve of Opening Day, want to be so negative? I’m not looking forward to anyone getting DFA’d
Mrs. Joe from Long Island is a lucky women.
pat April 3rd, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Is passover a latke holiday? I like those.
I’ve spent about 10 hours the last two days cooking for Easter and now I’m talking about food again. Italians need a holiday that involves fasting so I can invite everyone over and not worry about food.
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No. Passover is the matzo holiday. Hanukkah in December is the latke holiday. Latkas are the best!!!
Actually, crossbow hunting is allowed in quite a few states during hunting season where both bows and guns are allowed. some have handicap restrictions and some states have no restrictions on bows, crossbows or guns.
NYY626
A woman can dream…
pat -
I know it’s a lot of work – cooking for/in an Italian family for the holidays. i usually host all the holidays at my house and I love the cooking – the planning, the prep, everything (except the clean-up, of course). But over the years, most of my family has moved far enough away that we don’t enjoy most holidays together anymore. We went from a houseful (23 people ) to sometimes 5 or 6. I hate it.
I’ll never forget the first Thanksgiving I cooked as a married person in my first home. We always had to have pasta, so i made stuffed shells as an appetizer, and everything from soup to nuts. I miss those days so much.
This year, it’s just myself, my husband and two daughters and we’re going to Bayonne to see my mother-in-law. And I cooked, but it had to be make ahead-able and easily transportable. I can’t indulge all my creativity with appetizers and desserts and multiple veggies. It’s boring. And it makes me very sad.
These days, Christmas is the only time most of us can be together, but we’re never all together anymore.
Joe from Long Island April 3rd, 2010 at 8:21 pm
All this talk of food – I’ve just spent four hours helping mrs. joe in the kitchen, slicing, dicing, and chopping for Easter dinner tomorrow. In between the vegetables, I’m throwing wash into the laundry, so I don’t get bored.
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Good for you Joe in Long Island!!! Nothing is greater than guys who cook
Butler!!!
Erica,
Guess I am the exception.
Doreen,
My grandmother was a great cook. Unfortunately it was not passed down to my mother or me.
I used to like chopped liver; I also liked derma. Derma is intestines – when I found out about it, ick – I haven’t eaten since I was a kid. Chopped liver was (is?) tasty, but I won’t touch it and it’s just as well, given how much cholesterol is in it.
Joe from Long Island April 3rd, 2010 at 8:21 pm
All this talk of food – I’ve just spent four hours helping mrs. joe in the kitchen, slicing, dicing, and chopping for Easter dinner tomorrow. In between the vegetables, I’m throwing wash into the laundry, so I don’t get bored.
It’s a good thing our company for tomorrow are also Yankee fans (they share our partial season package at the Stadium). They understand that all activity must stop at 8:00 (7, if you want to see the YES pregame). Well, except for an after dinner cognac.
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I bet you only helped in the kitchen so you could use your new “Slap Chop” that Vince talked you into buying.
Guys, I’m lucky to have her. She puts up with my Yankee addiction, to where she goes to the games with me, and watches on TV, without complaining. She understands that some things are sacred. So, chopping the occasional vegetable and laundry duty is a small price to pay. Though I can do without fine chopping the onions.
My mother is a very good cook, but her mother was apparently awful, lol.
Joe from LI -
You are certainly a good husband/helpmate!
My husband is not good in the kitchen (but I think that’s my fault), but he’ll do all the other “stuff” that has to get done. Three floors worth of vacuuming is worth a lot in my book!
Bret -
Do you compost?
Betsy,
Do you eat tongue? Corned beef and pastrami are the only deli meats for me.
“Next time be more careful with that Slap Chop.”
GB – Vince of slap chop fame is grating.
Fran, ugh – no, no, no. I can’t even look at it in a deli case – gross
Doreen, Mrs. Joe threatened him with no colored Easter eggs and no jelly beans and chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chicks.
Rays have a lot of good young talent but can they count on Price, Davis and Niemann to be consistent? Very inexperienced middle-back end rotation.
In terms of jewish deli, yep – just corned beef and pastrami for me (on unseeded rye – I despise caraway seeds).
Fran -
My dad used to bring home tongue. Oh my – I don’t know what he was thinking!!! He used to give it to us for lunch. I can tell you, I never tasted it. I would throw away the sandwiches. It looked like a tongue. How in the world did he ever expect us to eat it?????????
Joe from Long Island April 3rd, 2010 at 8:30 pm
GB – Vince of slap chop fame is grating.
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The only more obnoxious TV pitchman was Billy Mays. It’s a good thing that I keep a foam rubber brick handy. I could never afford to but a TV a week.
Betsy,
I like unseeded rye too. And mustard on the sandwich and sometimes cole slaw.
The Rays are going to be very, very tough this year; last year, they got off to a bad start and never caught up.
I’m going to admit something that I feel really bad about. I have no faith in AJ at Fenway park. I love the guy and I think he will have a very good year, especially if he uses the change as promised (which I think he will). However, something happened at that park last year starting in the 5th inning of that first game against Beckett and now I think he’s just spooked there.
Mustard is good, Fran – I’m not a fan of cole slaw (at least not the deli/supermarket kind).
I’ll hold my breath waiting for an ESPN columnist or Gammons to write the Yankees have more home grown players on the roster than the Sox and Rays.
I hope we go out and tatoo Beckett tomorrow night so hard that Theo pulls his extension offer causing things to get ugly early up in Beantown.
Although, things will get really ugly In Boston when Cameron and Beltre start K’ing in big spots.
Doreen – 2010 GTLU April 3rd, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Fran -
My dad used to bring home tongue. Oh my – I don’t know what he was thinking!!! He used to give it to us for lunch. I can tell you, I never tasted it. I would throw away the sandwiches. It looked like a tongue. How in the world did he ever expect us to eat it?????????
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I think that I’ll bypass this subject….for my own health.
I am not happy with Randy Winn, has he been released yet?
When are we bringing back Damon?
Doreen,
That’s funny. You’re right. It does look awful.
Betsy -
That’s so funny to me that you think that about AJ at Fenway. Because today I was watching the YES channel, and they were showing Aj at Fenway and I had a fleeting thought that AJ was gonna kill at Fenway this year.
I guess we’ll find out soon enough. I’d be okay if he’s just okay.
GLove, don’t hold you’re breath – we’d miss you around here, lol. The Yankees do have more homegrown players, but most of them are old – and that’s what these guys focus on.
G. Love -
Oh, please, don’t hold your breath waiting for that! We’d miss you dearly!!!!
The Rays are going to be very, very tough this year; last year, they got off to a bad start and never caught up.
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I think that the Rays could be tougher competition that the Red Sox.
Doreen, I feel badly about feeling this way. AJ has pitched SO well there in the past – he could certainly do so again.
I think AJ carves up Boston’s lineup, they lost JayBay and added 2 guys that will get killed by AJ in his stead.
Fran, I have so much respect for the Sox rotation; I’m actually trying to force myself not to get worried already. They could go into any series with a good chance to sweep….
Doreen
Similiar here.
I do most of the holidays now and invite everyone because it avoids the your family/ my family debate and our kids whine less when they get to stay on familiar soil.
The group used to be 20+ and now fluctuates from 6-20+ depending on the holiday. I like the more the merrier for holidays approach because it’s what I was used to growing up. It doesn’t feel as holiday-ish when it’s just the 6 of us.
Combining customs and dietary needs of some family members makes it somewhat of a challenge but it’s only a few times a year and I think it’s important for the kids to have the tradition of it.
GLove, that really was a big change there, with Boston going away from the supremacy of OBP in signing FAs Beltre and Cameron. They do strike out a fair amount, and, at their age(s) I don’t think they’re getting any better. If they start K’ing in key spots, the hounds of he** will come down on them. And Theo.
Betsy -
Don’t feel bad about that. It’s just a feeling – not a certainty.
pat
Oh I so agree on all points.
Especially, the more the merrier and tradition.
Jerkface, I’d hate to think AJ can only pitch there now because the lineup is weaker. Something happened there – I don’t know. Then again, I never thought AJ was close to being dominant last year, even during that stretch in June or July. I mean, he was very good, but not like I thought he would be. I don’t know if his FB was down or what, but he didn’t have many of those 2 or 3 hit, 10 K games people associate with him. I think he had a good year, unlike most, but he did it differently than I expected. If he’s better this year, maybe he’ll be better in Fenway as well.
“Next time be more careful with that Slap Chop.”
Not bad. Runner up worthy but I know you will come up with one even better.
THE BLACK HOLE OF GARDNER/ WINN.
AND A POTENTIALL BIG BLACK HOLE if Nick Johnson is on the DL.. is going to cost this team the playoffs.
Why am I the only one who can see this? This has to be addressed NOW.
Doreen,
Yes I do. I bought a giant compost bin and everything. For the first time in months I found earth worms residing in the heap when I turned it over today. I was so excited. I called my older brother who has a greenhouse on his property and a very successful small garden that feeds him well. The presence of the worms means all those kitchen scraps, weeds, leaves and grass clippings are decomposing. FINALLY! I can’t wait to use the soil on my first garden. I should be ready to start planting some veggies in the fall.
GB,
That’s great news on the crossbow!
It seems like such a fun toy! I’m dying to use one.
Doreen, of course – I feel badly about it because I have faith in AJ generally that most don’t have, lol. We’ll see – I have bad feelings about a lot of things, lol.
“Why am I the only one who can see this? This has to be addressed NOW.”
Ok…how do you suggest they do this?
Bret, here are the rules governing the use of crossbows in the US as of 2009.
http://www.huntersfriend.com/c.....ations.htm
pat, I am trying to respectful of the delicate sensibilities of many of the readers of this family site.
Most crossbow use requires that the crossbow has a safety on it. well worth the slight extra cost.
“Ok…how do you suggest they do this?”
hey thats not my problem, they should have signed damon to play left and holliday as I suggested in the off-season.. but they were cheap.. so now you get what you pay for..you’ll see, it will cost this team in the playoffs and they cashman will be like I MADE A MISTAKE.. just like when he let Pettitte go.. the guy never learns.
Bret -
Was it difficult to get started? I have often thought about doing it, but as good as I am with inside the house stuff, I’m clueless in the garden. I’m usually good at teaching myself anything, but can’t seem to understand anything to do with planting, etc.
Blake,
You didn’t do us any favors asking that question.
Gardner and Winn are super dense objects that have intense gravitational pulls? Is Winn the singularity and Brett the event horizon?
LOL Craw, true. Blake’s troll radar may be on the blink.
“hey thats not my problem, they should have signed damon to play left and holliday as I suggested in the off-season..”
That ship has sailed…You’re condemning the season before they even play the first game? Little premature don’t you think?
Nick
Let the filter be your censor and have at it!
http://scienceblogs.com/starts.....-holes.jpg
Crawdaddy,
Whatever, insists that he/she isn’t a troll…just giving them a chance to prove that…if not ignore away.
Fran, I have so much respect for the Sox rotation; I’m actually trying to force myself not to get worried already. They could go into any series with a good chance to sweep….
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Betsy,
They could, but so could the Yankees. The rotation is strong and I really like the Yankees bullpen.
http://jcconwell.files.wordpre.....lkyway.jpg
Fran, oh of course – I have the highest confidence in the Yankees. Worrying is all I know, but I’m trying not to, I swear, lol.
“I remember the first time I saw ‘The Crying Game’ too.”
I figure that no matter what, the Yankees will end up about .500 versus the Red Sox this year, so I am trying not to get to hyper about any one game.
Jesus. The quality of trolls drops every year. There needs to be a Special Ed school for amateur trolls.
Yankees/Red Sox is like one giant game of tug of war
there are no black holes in the rays and red sox lineups like the yankees have with gardner and a potential one once nick johnson hits the DL again.
after being traded to florida last year, NJ played in only 22 of 53 games..
this is what he does folks..
you know what Damon would have done if he got hit in the knee area like NJ did yesterday? he would have gotten up like a man, prolly would have missed 1 day.. but then he would played through it…and made it work.
NJ will probably miss a week or let it affect him if he does play, watch..
GB, trolls ought to have to get their cards, like golfers do in order to play on the PGA tour.
Once NJ hits the DL (again).. I think the Yankees ought to bring up Montero to DH the rest of the year.
enough with the Winn experiment, its not happening.. you aint winning with Winn as your Dh.
Happy holiday weekend to all!
Great first game of the Final 4. A nice warmup to tomorrow night’s game. Does anyone know if the game has sold out yet. I’m hearing that ESPN might impose a blackout in MA if the game doesnt sell out. I hpe that’s an unfounded rumour!
Betsy – Hughes rules (pleading the Fifth) April 3rd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
GB, trolls ought to have to get their cards, like golfers do in order to play on the PGA tour.
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I’m all for pulling their earth citizenship and sending them back to the planet Troll-on.
go WV!
Drive 4 – 6: I feel pretty stupid, I just figured out what Drive 4 – 5 meant!
LOL where they eat Troll-house cookies?
hey thats not my problem, they should have signed damon to play left and holliday as I suggested in the off-season.. but they were cheap.. so now you get what you pay for..you?ll see, it will cost this team in the playoffs and they cashman will be like I MADE A MISTAKE.. just like when he let Pettitte go.. the guy never learns
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Is that you Pistol Pete – The one track mind. You should just copy and paste your daily swill from the last xteen months. I think everyone gets it. The grater wants Damon and hates Gardner. Try to think of another topic. Difficult but possible.
When he is in the lineup will you then find a highway and attempt to run across it?
Think of it as a science project.
Can’t call you a moron because it would give morons a bad name.
You are just a lonely little boy desperate for attention.
That’s why I think you should engage in the science project and do something useful with your life.
Then I feel even stupider as I have no idea what Drive 4-5 means (or why he changed to Drive 4-6)
I posted links to black holes…….he can get started on his science project now. I would rather be sucked into a black hole than sucked into a coversation with a troll.
Nick in SF in Larkspur April 3rd, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Drive 4 – 6: I feel pretty stupid, I just figured out what Drive 4 – 5 meant!
Darn, does this mean my cover is blown? lol
“I’m hearing that ESPN might impose a blackout in MA if the game doesnt sell out. ”
MLB not NFL.
Betsy – Hughes rules (pleading the Fifth) April 3rd, 2010 at 8:59 pm
LOL where they eat Troll-house cookies?
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yep, and once they go through the Troll-booth, they’ll be something elses problem.
Betsy,
This season is the Core 4′s drive for their 6th ring. I’m lookin forward to changing it next year to Drive 4- 7
Doreen,
It’s not difficult to start a compost pile. I didn’t read any books or anything. Basically just remember to put in more green stuff than brown stuff at roughly a 2/1 ratio. My problem in the beginning was too much brown stuff and not enough green. Finally, after many months of adding nothing but kitchen scraps, I reached the tipping point and everything is now turning into soil and smelling more like dirt. On the flip side, too many kitchen scraps without any old dead leaves will cause your scraps to rot and mold. Grass clippings are the best fuel for your compost pile because of their high nitrogen content. If you take good care of your lawn then you probably have a large amount of grass waste to put in a compost pile. You wouldn’t have to depend on kitchen scraps so much like I do. Another thing, no meats in the compost. They spoil it. Only fruits and veggie scraps.
Butler covers , now for W. Virginia ( + 3 ) to bounce out Duke…..Finally put those chums to bed
Drive 4 – 6 April 3rd, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Betsy,
This season is the Core 4’s drive for their 6th ring. I’m lookin forward to changing it next year to Drive 4- 7
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DOH!! I had no clue either
Ah Drive – got it! I like it!
GB, I was going to use something similar, but I figured two troll puns in one post would be enough.
The Sox/Yankees series is going to take a troll on me; I just know it.
pat, no love for the Crying Game????
Pat M: I was a little nervous there at the end, I doubled down on Butler with the halftime line.
The storybook ending would be Butler beating Duke, but better to slay the evil villain when you have the chance, so go West Virginia.
whatever –
remember when Damon came out of a WORLD SERIES GAME because his leg hurt? lols you’re adorable
Adam Lind has signed a 4 year, $18 mil contract extention. That youngster can mash a baseball.
Maybe I should change my nick to NYYfaninenemyterritory lol
Let’s all break into a chorus of Country Roads, lol (or is it Country Road)……
Bret -
Thanks – one more thing. Did you get a special compost container? I might be able to do this.
Back in a few…
I would absolutely love for Duke to get bounced, especially by a Big East team (though WVU is really part of the northeast).
My friend went to Indianapolis with his son for the Final Four. With Butler getting into the final, I bet Indy is wild – or, as wild as Indianapolis gets.
Betsy – Hughes rules (pleading the Fifth) April 3rd, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Ah Drive – got it! I like it!
GB, I was going to use something similar, but I figured two troll puns in one post would be enough.
The Sox/Yankees series is going to take a troll on me; I just know it.
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As pathetic and unoriginal as that idiot is, better puns are not worth wasting on him/her.
Whatever, How did you manages to get by security all the time ???? Nick in SF, Got a little tense down the wire , however Butler prevailed…….After taking UTEP in the 1st game, I’ve been riding the Butler train ever since…….Duke will get out muscled vs W.V & it’s going to leave the Dukie’s black & blue
Wow -
That was obnoxious. If I didn’t hate Duke before that little promo, I’d sure be rooting against them now.
“Let’s all break into a chorus of Country Roads, lol (or is it Country Road)……”
take me home, to the place, I belong, West Virginia, Mountain Momma, Take me home, country roads…
Beat Dook!
Does Coach K dye his hair?
Drive – I always thought that it referred to how long it took you to get to the Stadium.
And, given how you live in enemy territory, maybe the Yanks should give you extra consideration. You know, like hazardous duty pay or something.
nick- Not a fan of surprises. Slap chop in the lead.
It’s finally go time! I thought this off season would never end…I’m headed to the Tuesday game.
Doreen – my wife thinks he “absolutely does”.
Doreen,
Yes, I do have a special compost bin that I bought from my county. Many counties sell bins at discount prices because they want to reduce the strain on landfills. Check with your county. Mine is an $100 bin but I got it for $40. Once I start a garden I’ll buy one of those rain barrels that attach to gutters and capture like 100 gallons of water. Rain water is much better to use to water gardens because it contains more minerals than tap water. Garden plants thrive on the nutrients found in rainwater because it strengthens their immune systems and makes them more resistant to pests.
Joe from LI
Gotta be!
Joe from LI,
It may be 175 mile trek each way for us to get to the ballpark but we sure enjoy doing it:) Like you, we are very, very happy to have our Saturday tix back.
I saw your post that you’re in Sec 208. We’re above ya in 408. The 08 Section must be where they put all of us expatriates. I’ll try not to spill any beer on ya
TylerKepner By signing Robby Hammock, Yanks have 4 employees who’ve caught perfect games: Yogi, Girardi, Posada, Hammock. Nats have 2: Pudge and Boone.
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Thanks, Bret.
I will do that.
I was just looking through a catalog the other day that sold rain barrels. A few different kinds. But apparently you have to make sure it’s okay to collect rainwater depending on where you live, and make sure you do whatever you need to do to prevent mosquito breeding.
I so want Duke destroyed. UCONN fan here.
Bret -
Whaddayaknow? My county has them! Thanks.
“Don’t worry, you’ll see your lucky quarter again.”
“hey man, you wanna hit up Perkins before we leave Florida”?
Kazmir is on the DL again. Is it me, or has this pitcher been on the DL the last 4 years?
“Man, I told you not to eat at Stuckey’s”
Ohhh Nick- thanks for playing but we have a winner.
“Man, I told you not to eat at Stuckey’s”
I don’t know why I don’t like Duke, but I just don’t; it doesn’t look good for WV here, though.
Joe,
You’re such a good hubby. I just informed my kids, “Tomorrow from 2-5 I’m not available to help with schoolwork.”
Benny, really, he’s back on the DL? Boy, he’s had more than his share of arm problems.
I think Anaheim is going to be wanting for pitching this year. Even though I think they were appropriatley wary of Lackey’s shoulder, they didn’t really replace his ability and innings in the rotation. Replacing Lackey with Kazmir? I don’t know, and this DL business points it out. I think Seattle and Texas are going to give them a lot of problems this year, I think they’re relying on aging players (Abreu and Matsui) to much (how ironic, after seeing Vlad age before their eyes), and I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see Seattle or Texas take the division.
Garden, eh? One package lettuce seed. One six pack tomatoes. Cost, under 5 dollars. Dig in compost into dirt. Half a bucket of water per tomato plant twice a week. Salad in six weeks. Tomatoes two weeks later. Instant garden. Each journey begans with the first step. Next year, expand. Nothing tastes like going into your garden and plucking a red tomato off the vine.
Stuckey’s is very good, but Red Lobster says hi.
Doreen,
If you read what the WV players said about the Duke players after beating them 2 years ago, then you certainly wouldn’t root for them.
I may have “My Sweet Lord-ed” Nick…..
From a story about todays Futures Game….
“Bradley Suttle, a future Thunder third baseman – who has trained with Alex Rodriguez in the offseason – went 2-for-3 with three RBIs.”
Good for Alex participating in the adopt a minor leaguer program!
So here is an important question-
When the season starts tomorrow, do I have to change why shower schedule to once again align with key Yankee moments???
Or is that so 2009?
The game is being replayed after the Nets game; I missed Slade Heathcott’s at bat; I want to see if he’s really as fast as people say. I heard that he played a nice CF as well.
So. Did we all win the GTNYYODR game?
Betsy -
If you watch – make sure you pay attention right from the start – I think Tino & Kenny missed Heathcott’s first at-bat. it happened so fast. I don’t even think there was a replay.
m -
I tried finding it; what did they say?
(I don’t really care who wins, my teams are long gone.)
Nick- Red lobster was good but I had already made reference to the bad shrimp so it loses points for originality.
m April 3rd, 2010 at 9:55 pm
So. Did we all win the GTNYYODR game?
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Yeah, that game never happened. I dropped the ball. E1 on me!
Doreen, will do! I’m on here and watching the Golden Girls at the same time. Hmm, Slade or RoseDorothySophiaBlanche?
Doreen,
People can hate on the program, but these are good kids. Some say Duke cheats, but as one commenter said, “At what? Stealing all the 4.0 white kids?”
Anyway, here are the comments. Will be interesting to see how this game plays out.
http://espn.go.com/blog/colleg.....untaineers
Yanks-Red Sox
3-0
2-1
1-2
0-3
What do all these things have in common?
They all mean nothing.
I think this contest was fixed, but I am happy for Tom and give him bonus points ‘cos I bet he came up with Stuckey without having read Red Lobster.
I should have dumbed down Crying Game a little…
“I told you it was a dude.”
Betsy – Hughes rules (pleading the Fifth) April 3rd, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Doreen, will do! I’m on here and watching the Golden Girls at the same time. Hmm, Slade or RoseDorothySophiaBlanche?
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Am I a bad person if I say RoseDorothySophiaBlanche????
Stuckey, what are these ???? If they are the possible records after the Fenway series, then I cannot understand that they mean nothing….Especially come September…..
Nick in SF-
Here is something for you to handicap.
I bought myself s Wii today as an early after busy season gift to myself.
I am currently taking it out of the box. What is the over/under on time until it is functional?
Everyone welcome the newest ESPN hire – Curt Schilling.
I didn’t know the whole Duke team was from Hawaii.
Erica: I don’t know your electronic abilities, I’ll say 17.5 minutes.
Curt Schilling, just wow. I see the link, but it won’t let me post it. Tomorrow night’s game is also on YES, correct?
I’ve already said that I have “roots” in NC.
BrentSGambill RT @espnmikes Curt Schilling joins ESPN & ESPNBoston.com. Starts Fenway SUN on Baseball Tonight: http://bit.ly/a7FUSs – Edes new colleague!
Who will be more biased? Schilling or Gammons?
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-.....id=5053128
I honestly have no idea what is the stupidest part of this post.
Jon Lester is a helluva pitcher and he’s OBVIOUSLY at a different point in his career than Phil Hughes. Match him against Javy or AJ, not against Phil – it’s completely unfair.
I’m not the biggest fan of that NL GM, but Marchand thinks the Sox have greater depth with Dice K and Wakefield? So, they are not aging and/or injured, but Andy is? I see that Phil is unproven, but he’s the #5. Buchholz is NOT proven either, but he’s the #4. What am I missing here?
This takes the cake:
The Winner: Red Sox The reason we give them the slight edge is that they don’t have the possible hangover effect from last year’s postseason. All pitchers are injury concerns, but Burnett and Pettitte could be impacted by their 220-plus innings last year. Burnett has never thrown 200 innings in back-to-back seasons.
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Can ESPN NY get any worse? I can no longer take this dope seriously.
Everyone welcome the newest ESPN hire – Curt Schilling.
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Another reason to watch the MLB Network instead of ESPN.
Nick in SF in Larkspur April 3rd, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Erica: I don’t know your electronic abilities, I’ll say 17.5 minutes.
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Wow, even I don’t have that much faith in myself. My electronic capabilities are decent. But the little steps are the problem. For instance, I have spent the last 4 minutes trying to open the plastic package for the remote charging station.
Don’t worry, I only stabbed myself with the scissor a little in the process
Erica, it makes you a wise person, lol.
I’m still dumbfounded by the article I just posted.
I was referring to the supposed ‘goodness’ of those kids.
And lots of people have roots in NC — they’re the ones who hate Richard Nixon’s law school the most!
Nick,
I knew exactly what you were referring to.
Neyer fixed his prediction. Well, sorta. He still has the Sox winning it all. Bookmark this for the end of the season:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....xpertpicks
Betsy-
RoseDorothySophiaBlanche never, ever disappoint me.
Even if I have seen the episode 100 times
LOL right now the episode airing is the one where Sophia gets hit with a baseball and she fakes paralysis, with Stan’s encouragement, to fleece the insurance company. She must have been hit with a whiffle ball as an eighty something person hit by a baseball probably would have been killed, lol
Oh Yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #28!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kazmir starting the season on the DL.
And in other news, don’t let your kids go to spring break and drink in hotel rooms. I saw the article befored the whole “tall buildings” thing, but now it’s been updated with the news that the ND football recruit had been drunk when he fell from the hotel balcony.
Erica,
I was telling Betsy that Estelle Getty was a neighbor of mine when she was Estelle Gittleman. Her husband and sons stayed in the house in Queens even after she took the role of Sophia. She commuted back and forth.
when the Blue Devils does it that means that it is not illegal?
Fran-
That is awesome!!!!!!
Nick-
For your scorecard, I have abandoned the charging station. The Wii is plugged in to the surge protector and nothing else
Just wanted to say that the new site design looks outstanding! Keep up the good work gentlemen!
m
I meant to ask, what did you and the Mr. decide on the Tiger front the other day and did the sentence “I would be wielding something sharper than a golf club” come up in the course of the conversation?
Sorry Betsy – I was pre-occupied. I would have said Slade’s AB was over so fast you could do both!
m -
I didn’t see any totally awful in that article. But I certainly could understand if Duke has a little extra motivation this time around.
Heathcott was extremely fast. My eyes said Gardneresque fast. He also covered a lot of ground in the outfield. I wasn’t thrilled with his swing, but as a teenager that can be worked on. He has the tools, but so do many. We’ll see.
Tom: very well done.
He (of course) thinks Tiger did nothing wrong (evolutionarily speaking). I agreed to a degree, but I told him that the degree and the class of women that he, um, hung around with was just gross. I also said that Tiger was acting like a little boy.
If someone at Nike or Reebok could develop sneakers that don’t squeak on a basketball court, it would greatly enhance my viewing pleasure.
why the heck are they comparing Lester and Hughes? Compare Hughes and Buchholz.
also, Lester had to pitch deep into the postseason in 2007 and 2008. The guy was fine.
DONE!
I am having trouble posting.
Erica -
Wii!!! Congratulations.
Doreen,
lol. In the eyes of the beholder. I don’t care for trashtalking. Especially from college players. They were certainly falling over themselves to compliment Duke this time around, so my guess is that they were given very specific instructions on how to accord themselves.
becca, it’s ridiculous…..In a few years, maybe. Now? Phil is in the infancy of his career as a starter. Saying that Andy is old and an injury waiting to happen, but Dice-K and Wakefield aren’t is hypocritical; I did a lot of eye rolling when I read this.
No problem, Doreen – I may have missed it already anyway, lol
m -
Then, lesson learned. They should have been more gracious in victory, for sure.
I’m not a fan of trashtalking, either. I guess I was expecting worse though, based on your original comment to me.
Doreen – 2010 GTLU April 3rd, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Erica -
Wii!!! Congratulations.
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Thank you!!!! I would have been done like 15 minutes quicker but my entertainment unit is a logistical nightmare. Installing anything either requires a) two people b) really long arms or c) tons of sweat
Accord themselves? I am not familiar with that usage.
Doreen,
Let’s just say that mizzoula pounding the floor would draw the same indignation as Huff mocking Joba with a fistpump.
Who knows? I make up phrases all the time.
How about “acquit themselves”?
Acquit themselves… comport themselves, perhaps?
Next time I’m one letter off on some Japanese word for folding doilies, cut me some slack!
meh. close enough.
1. To cause to conform or agree
m- The degree and recklessness was most alarming. With everything that has already been said, for the sake of his kids, I hope the world never finds out what required a $10 M dollar payout to just one of many.
Close enough for government work, certainly.
NickSwisher: I have something special to share with all my fans on opening day! Get ready!
Guesses?
“ok. I’ll admit it, for the first time i’m offiically a little concerened about losing Austin Jackson.
this has nothing to do with Curtis Granderson. And him either being or not being on this team.
it has to do with Timmy Kirk, and about 10 people affiliated with ESPN, who are picking him for AL Rookie of the Year.”
An extremely athletic, talented center field prospect with a history of having trouble making contact tears it up in spring training and puts up the following numbers:
.315 .378 .425 .803
9 ESPN analysts predict he’ll win rookie of the year.
Austin Jackson in 2010, right?
Not quite.
Cameron Maybin spring training 2009.
So how did Maybin do in 2009 the year he was destined to win ROY? He played 54 games in the bigs in 2009, had 199 plate appearances and put up the following line:
.250 .318 .409
He had around 175 at bats in 2009 and struck out 51 times. Not quite what he did in spring training.
An extremely athletic centerfield prospect with a history of having trouble making consistent contact puts up the following line in spring training:
.324 .378 .471 .849
Multiple ESPN experts pick him to win ROY?
Austin Jackson 2010?
No. Jordan Schafer of the braves spring training 2009.
How did Schafer do in 2009 in the major leagues:
.204 .313 .287 .600
Schafer had around 170 plate appearances in the bigs and struck out 67 times – that’s 38% of his at bats.
Austin Jackson may go on to have a fantastic career but fans and the media are putting way too much attention to his performance in spring training. You can’t infer very much from it.
Hi everyone,
Went to the game today. My Dad and I both got the replica championship rings they were giving away. I expected them to be cheap plastic but they are actually real metal and are pretty cool looking.
I got to say hi and wish good luck to Jesus Montero. He is a big kid and if he was not in shape when he reported he doesn’t look that way now.
I was sitting right next to the future stars bullpen and got to watch Ivan Nova warm up. I thought his fastball was pretty good but he looked like he had trouble controlling his slider.
Slade Heathcott is very fast. He beat out a routine grounder that A-Rod may have not played with a great deal of urgency.
The thing that impressed me the most today was afer they left the game, the entire starting infield went to one of the practice field and worked on turning double plays.
That folks is the stuff that makes champions.
CB, thanks for doing that research – very interesting. I remember someone asking if AJax would be picked for ROY if he were a Yankee – and I don’t believe he would be.
Yanksrule, sounds like you had a great time. Slade seems to be impressing everyone…
Betsy,
Yes, it was my annual trip to Steinbrenner Field. My wife couldn’t come with me so I was able to take my Dad. He is 76 and not in the best of health so it was a day to remember and treasure.
The thing I love about going to ST games(besides spending $ in their great Yankees store) is the people. We sat next to a couple that were down from Maine and had a great conversation with them.
Yanksrule,
Sounds like a great time. Any word on if the cursed clubbies go their replicas, too?
Do you happen to know when the Scranton Yankees roster has to be finalized?
Why would any analyst pick an NL team over an AL team in the World Series?
CB,
Wasn’t Maybin a much higher rated prospect than AJax as well?
I thought Maybin was almost a cant-miss kind of guy – not that he will be or that AJax won’t be… but the idea that Maybin would be great right away seemed at least somewhat reasonable.
m,
I’m not sure what your referring to…
Yanksrule, very nice that you could spend time with your dad at a game like you probably did when you were a kid. I’m sorry he’s not feeling up to his best…
Yanksrule,
I think, not sure, but supposedly there is (was) a curse that the Yankees wouldn’t win a world series until some snubbed clubhouse personnel got their rings from the last WS.
To the Duke fan on the blog,
A true victory by DUKE over WV and the referees.
So much for Duke receiving the benefit of the referees.
When you do not a receive a free throw until 25 to 30 minutes into the game, there’s a problem.
I read people were “scalping” the replica rings outside the stadium so I looked on ebay to see what the ring looked like ($31 highest bid) earlier tonight. Very tasteful for a championship ring but I’m sure the diamonds will “bling” it up some.
Duke cheats? LOL
What a class university. The only reason why anyone would hate Duke is the same reason why anyone would hate the Yankees. As Dick Vitale said, it’s just plain jealou
jealousy!
Betsy,
We lived in NJ when I was growing up and he took me to the stadium for the first time in 1970 (doubleheader against the Red Sox). I got the chance to take my son two years ago during the old stadiums last year.
It’s funny because now Dad is a die-hard Rays fan. He doesn’t like to be reminded that he was the one that made my brother and I life-long Yankee fans.
Goodnight All.
A new Yankees season begins tomorrow!
HAPPY EASTER!!!!
You’re dad’s a Rays fan? Please don’t tell me he shakes those dumb cowbells when he goes to a game, lol.
CR9,
I agree – but I don’t think there is anything wrong with rooting against Duke. Just give credit when it’s due.
the basketball program is exceptional… but I reserve my right to root for Butler!
Pat,
I thought that people would be trying to sell them. Mine is going in my display case. The one my Dad the Rays fan got is going to my son in Vegas.
I think it just is another example of how classy the organization is to make a gesture like this to the fans.
the only reason to be a die-hard Rays fan is so you can get front row seats for $8.
I think you can go to all 81 home games in Tampa for the price of 1 Yanks/Sox game on Stubhub.
I’m serious!
Betsy,
No cowbells for him but he doesn’t miss a game.
I was teasing him all day about how good Carl Crawford is going to look in pinstripes next year.
Speaking of curses, remember the dumb construction worker that buried an Ortiz jersey in the new stadium? So. How did that work out for ya?
He deserves the torment for being a Rays fan, lol……..
Boston Dave,
You have to know my Dad, he loves rooting for the underdog. And don’t underestimate the Rays, they may be the third best team in baseball this year.
IMO, they would draw a lot more people if they moved out of downtown St Pete. It is a pain in the butt getting there if you live in Tampa. The talk here is that the best place to put a new ballpark is right near Steinbrenner field but it’s doubtful that will ever happen.
m,
that was great. the “curse of ortiz” sure worked out well for ya, pal.
the yanks won the series and ortiz was outed for being a steroid user, but still took the low road and denied it.
get that guy a replica ring!
Weather looks good for tomorrow night’s game.
So does Accuscore…
YanksRule,
I’m just kidding.
Though the problem with rooting for the underdog in baseball is that they really are never on a level playing field. It took 10 years of #1 overall draft picks for the Rays to get good.
So I hope your dad is prepared for another decade of #1 draft picks in 4-5 years
I definitely don’t underestimate that team. IMO, it’s only a matter of time before David Price is an all-star and their staff is one of the best. Solid lineup, great defense…
Who is the best 2B in the AL East?
http://mlbnetwork.mlb.com/network/index.jsp
C. Dustin Pedroia
40%
A. Robinson Cano
29%
B. Aaron Hill
13%
E. Ben Zobrist
8%
D. Brian Roberts
7%
Okay, midnight’s coming around in a minute.
Chad, Sam, thanks for the great ST coverage. Thanks in advance for your tireless efforts in the regular season.
Happy Easter to everyone. Hopefully it will end on a good note (hopefully it will be on 4/4, not 4/5)!
G’night!
dg,
we shall see.
I would be shocked if Cano’s “percentage” doesnt go up quite a bit batting in the 5-hole this year.
then consider he is a legit gold glove candidate…
sorry Dustin – you’ll be lucky to be the 3rd best 2b IMO.
Good night Yankee people!!!!!
In 17 hours and 58 minutes it all starts again!!!
Happy Easter!
thanks Chad and Sam and the rest of the team for fantastic spring training coverage on what is no-doubt the best ‘online baseball community’ out there.
Happy Easter
Happy Opening Day
“Wasn’t Maybin a much higher rated prospect than AJax as well?
I thought Maybin was almost a cant-miss kind of guy ”
BD,
Maybin was and is a much better prospect than Jackson is. There’s no comparison.
Many people feel that this is going to be Maybin’s year. And he’s so talented it very well might be.
But here’s the thing – people talk about “5 tool players” all the time. And Maybin in many ways is a legitimate “5 tool” guy.
But not all tools are created equal.
Maybin has a long swing that has holes in it. He’s had trouble making contact in the minor leagues.
And that is often a kiss of death for a player because if there is a clear hole/holes in a swing major league pitcher will attack it relentlessly. Which is what happened last year to both Maybin and Schafer.
And Schafer too was a better prospect than Jackson is.
Jackson’s problem in the minors are similar to those Maybin was dealing with and he’s not nearly as talented. Jackson has been extremely streaky in the minors and that very well might have been what happened this spring. He is very talented.
He could win rookie of the year this year. I wouldn’t be shocked. But if he hit .150 I wouldn’t be surprised at all.
I personally don’t think he’s ready for the bigs.
Part of why Maybin struggled so much last year because he was rushed to the majors.
Which team rushed Maybin to the majors?
The Tigers.
CB,
good points – and I do remember when the Tigers called up Maybin. very interesting indeed.
It wasn’t that long ago that some in the media were downplaying AJax as a prospect because he was an athlete and not a baseball player. Many kept him out of the top 75 prospects in baseball. Now he’s a ROY favorite. I guess we’ll see.
“# Yanksrule57 April 3rd, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Boston Dave,
You have to know my Dad, he loves rooting for the underdog. And don’t underestimate the Rays, they may be the third best team in baseball this year.
IMO, they would draw a lot more people if they moved out of downtown St Pete. It is a pain in the butt getting there if you live in Tampa. The talk here is that the best place to put a new ballpark is right near Steinbrenner field but it’s doubtful that will ever happen.
”
yeah Tampa gets picked on too much about the attendance issue by the national media that really don’t know the situation….the location of the ballpark is terrible for a metro area w/ zero public transportation . The demographics in that immediate area of Downtown St. Pete is all snowbirds who go back up North most of the summer. The younger demographic is across the bridge in Tampa. Lots of Young families, more corporate money, etc. If a new ballpark was built by the Hockey Arena near downtown Tampa, near George Steinbrenner Field, or at the Florida State Fairgrounds near the Hard Rock Casino they wouldn’t have an issue getting 25K average on weeknights if they are competitive. Tampa Bay definitely is a better sports market than Miami, a new ballpark won’t fix the Marlin’s problems, they are just bad fans in every sport.
Pedroia is really good, I gotta say. Right now I take him ahead of Cano (and if Zobrist can repeat what he did last year, I take him ahead of both of them). In a year or two, though, who knows.
BD,
On that note another fascinating guy in the minors also plays for the Marlins – Mike Stanton.
Stanton is the most talented position player prospect in all of baseball. More talented than Heyward or Montero.
Stanton, Heyward and Montero are all basically the same age.
Stanton’s got 80 power and can play centerfield. He’s the kind of guy who could hit 50 home runs in the bigs in a year and it wouldn’t be surprising. He’s got more home run power than Montero.
Last year Heyward, Montero and Stanton all started the year in high A and then were promoted to AA. How they did was very interesting to watch.
Heyward and Montero thrived and even dominated AA.
Stanton – the most talented of all of three – really struggled at AA because, like Maybin, the part of his game that’s most underdeveloped is contact and strike zone command.
But in the end those are the two most important tools.
It’ll be very interesting to see how he does this year. He is immensely talented but has a very concerning potential achilles heal, an achilles heal that is often impossible to fix.
Dice-K is the perfect example of what CR9 talks about with the Sox-agenda machine.
What has this guy ever done in his career aside from a fluke 2008 season where he happened to walk almost 100 guys?
Was it his 4.40 ERA in 2007? His 5.76 ERA last year?
Why is this guy portrayed as some good pitcher who is a sure thing?
becca,
Pedroia is definitely good, but I also think he’s a little overrated. Pedroia has a .756 OPS away from Fenway (.896 at Fenway). It’s tough to argue with that.
I’d be shocked if Cano didn’t have a better year than him both at the plate and in the field.
If Zobrist repeats his 2009, he’s not only the best 2nd baseman, he’s an MVP candidate. Don’t forget Aaron Hill either – he was among the best as well.
CB,
Oh I know about Stanton
He’s going to be one heck of a power hitter.
Do you really think he’ll be a more complete player than Heyward though? Or what do you mean by “most talented” ?
The Yankees won their 27th world championship and are days away from getting their rings.
They have the most talented team in the game and the best organization in baseball.
And yankee fans on this board are still obsessing about the Red Sox.
It’s just so strange to see. Even after winning the obsession with the Sox won’t die.
Too many yankee fans have become what a number of Red Sox fans used to be. And for years yankee fans laughed at the Sox fans for those insecurities and obsessions.
Joe,
I’ve watched enough Daisuke starts – the guy seems like an enigma to me.
He can have an at bat where he makes some of the best hitters look silly and then the next inning he can’t find the plate and looks like he has no idea what he’s doing out there.
I feel like Daisuke has the stuff and repertoire to be a very good pitcher but he’s never been consistent enough to get the job done.
Considering he’s no rookie, the odds are against him ever finding that consistency. But if he did, he might actually live up to half of the hype he got when the Sox first landed him.
Boston Dave –
I agree Pedroia is a product of Fenway and away from the Sox I don’t know if he’d be as good, but he has very good on-base skills and he’s a great defender. It would not surprise me if Cano had a much better year than him, however.
BD,
Stanton has more physical talent and better tools than Heyward. For example, Stanton could legitimately play center field right now (perhaps not when he’s 30). He’s got better defensive tools. Stanton has much more power than Heyward.
But he’s the less “complete” player because he has trouble making contact.
Stanton could outgrow those difficulties but he really struggled in AA.
He’s an even more extreme case than Maybin. What he Stanton did in low A and High A is just jaw dropping. It’s hard to believe an 18-19 year old could hit for that much power in in the Florida State league – a place where the ball just doesn’t carry at all – is just amazing.
Nice comparisons CB. The day the Tigers announced that Jackson was going to be their starting CF this year I immediately thought of Maybin. I think the Tigers are putting way too much pressure of Jackson especially since he is going to be hitting leadoff.
I wish AJax well
CB,
It stems from the fact that very few people here can take criticism of the Yankees or praise for the Sox. It is always some conspiracy or anti-yankee agenda. As if saying the Sox have a better rotation or something is outrageous. Both these teams are very good and either can win the division.
“And yankee fans on this board are still obsessing about the Red Sox.”
I find there is less obsessing about the Red Sox, and much more obsessing about how they perceive how the media perceives the Red Sox, which makes it exponentially stranger.
Bear in mind the AJax thing is partially because he’s one of the few true rookies handed a starting role out of the gate. Part of being RoY is getting the time to compile stats. IF he sticks and id he’s batting lead-off, he’s simply going to get a LOT of ABs.
Nevermind that 21 of 35 ESPN analysts picked the Yankees to make it to the WS, with about 32 of them picking us to win the division.
On the heels of 9 of 13 SI experts picking us to win the WS.
…but someone writers an article about how the Sox rotation is ‘slightly’ better and the “NESPN!” crowd comes out of the woodwork.
Strange.
Centerstage: Bill O’Reilly?
Really?
Well, I guess Fox’s ad dollars got them a little bonus.
“Nevermind that 21 of 35 ESPN analysts picked the Yankees to make it to the WS, with about 32 of them picking us to win the division.
On the heels of 9 of 13 SI experts picking us to win the WS.”
It is very strange. The yankees have been overwhelmingly chosen by the national press as the team to beat.
But that’s not enough, I guess.
good point Rainbow
I think you settled that one.
Its 1 thing to pick the team in a 30 person pick table (many picks made by people who do not contribute articles), its another to write article after article bashing the team.
“its another to write article after article bashing the team.”
“Bashing” as in harshly criticizing how they go about their business, suggesting the team is not talented, isn’t play-off worthy? Are articles like that being published?
Or do you mean “bashing” in another way?
What a great bench Cashman has assembled. Winn, Thames, Cervelli, and Pena. Plus, I couldn’t take my eyes off that left field battle between Hoffman, Golson, Thames, Winn, and Gardner who won it with a stellar .200 batting avg with absolutely no power, what a joke. The Yanks will miss Matsui and especially Damon. I do like the Vazquez trade and Granderson is an upgrade over Melky but Johnson will have a tough time matching Matsui’s numbers and the Gardner/Damon comparison is a joke. Gardner is a part time player and his weaknesses will show up the more he plays, not to worry we have killers Winn and Thames to step in if he fails. Should have swallowed their pride and just signed Damon., Left field is a joke.
pistol pete,
gardner is certainly a downgrade from damon.
but how much of an upgrade is he defensively – from a WAR perspective or whatever you choose, what is the effect of having gardner in LF vs damon?
just curious how bad it really is.
i mean, the Sox replaced Jason Bay with Cameron. There must be some value in defense, no?
No matter how good his defense is if gardner doesn’t hit he’ll be replaced in left field, you can count on it. You can’t have a corner outfielder on the Yankees with as little pop as Gardner, plus, it’s not like he looks over and sees Bernie and O’neill. Our outfield is weak, plain and simple, and our bench stinks. There will be changes in mid season as there always is.
“No matter how good his defense is if gardner doesn’t hit he’ll be replaced in left field, you can count on it.”
Okay.
“and our bench stinks. There will be changes in mid season as there always is.”
Okay.
So IF Gardner doesn’t hit he’ll be replaced and the bench will be fortified mid-season.
Sounds to me like you’re saying there is nothing to worry about, or do I misunderstand?
What happened to Hoffman? I must have missed hearing about it.
Gardner to be replaced by a bench player to be named later?
“Bashing” as in harshly criticizing how they go about their business, suggesting the team is not talented, isn’t play-off worthy? Are articles like that being published?
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Bashing: the payroll, age of the team (despite it getting younger), the opening article which featured many errors and suggested the Yankees escaped injury but for A-rod (ignoring wang, nady, posada) etc
Backhanded statements in regards to the payroll and other things.
Any BBTN episode which talks at all about the yankees is going to involve some kind of backhanded comment.
Obnoxious.
When you are The NY Yankees & The defending World Series Champions, shots are to be expected…..It comes with the territory….When the cheap shots discontinue, then there’s something to be concerned with…….Until then, enjoy life on top of the heap !!!!! Little Town blues
I haven’t read or read reference to any story about the current Yankees that doesn’t recognize them as arguably the most talented team in the league on paper, a certain contender and no less than one of the favorites to win the World Series.
I think our definition of “bash” is a little skewed when when we’re defining it as recognizing the Yanks as prohibitive favorites but highlighting potential pitfalls.
Hmm I’d take Jackson over Schafer and Heyward over Stanton. Gotta disagree with you on this one CB.
Both Heyward and Stanton grade out with 80 power, not sure where the “stanton has more power” argument comes from
Could be Stantons 39 HRs in the minors at age 18. Or His 28 the next year. Heyward had 11… then 17?
Oops I misread the scouting report… tequila owns me. Heyward is 80 for hitting, Stanton is 80 for power.
I still take Heyward over Stanton but that’s just my opinion.
(belated) caption contest entry: “Little more to the left..your left!”
Nice article/preview(?) by Howard Bryant. Renewal of a rivalry with the last of the old guard…
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn.....id=5043834
Um. BTW, how did Jackson beat out Heyward for ROY?
Different leagues?
Do they differentiate? I just thought AL guys were winning all the awards!
1245 PM in Europe… this blog post has 357 comments (358, if you include mine). The equivalent (official roster listing) post on PeteAbe’s Sawx blog has 2 comments.
Maybe it’s insignificant… but I do think it’s interesting. And my general feeling is that the “average” blog post here garners about 10 times as many comments as the “average” post over there.
This place rocks!!!
talltenor…as well the fact that this blog has Lace and Stiletto ads…
I hadn’t noticed…
Opening Day 2009, against Tampa Bay:
Beckett–
7 innings, 2 hits, 1 run, nine strikeouts.
What has NYT become these days?
They don’t even have an article on the fact that the Yanks have an opener today!
The most recent article is on ……. “Alex Rodriguez Denies Taking Drugs.”
What a complete joke that paper.
Happy Easter everyone! Its Easter, its opening day…..not even the thought of a Blue devil national championship can get me down today.
Ugg who scheduled Easter on Opening Day?
Enjoy your day everyone!! Less than 12 hours until YANKEE BASEBALL
We are undoubtedly the most decorated franchise in sports. Yet we don’t have a major newspaper covering them.
Happy Easter!
Happy Opening Day!!!
NYY626 – Very inconsiderate, don’t you think???
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I just wanted to comment on the “age” criticism that haunts the Yankees. I think it is because it is the Core 4 who are “up there.” Though each of the 4 has really showed no signs of being affected by their “advanced” age, it is a fair concern. It’s unchartered territory in a way. Shortstop, catcher and closer are key positions on a baseball team, so it is fair to wonder, I think.
But we’ve seen how Jeter and Posada had stayed in shape; how they’ve made adjustments to their off-season workouts. Mariano is Mariano.
So, think the reality of those three and who they are and what they do negates somewhat any worrying due to their age.
Hate to start the criticisms before the game is played, but it’s not entirely comforting to know our only bench players are Pena, Thames and Winn. Pena has proven himself, but Thames is only good against lefties and Winn is a 35 year old backup. I would rather see guys like Winfree, Gorecki, Golson and Weber given the opportunities to come off the bench, but I suppose it’s more sensible to have veterans who know what’s expected and can step up.
Anyone out there like Kippers? Smoked herring. I personally will eat kippers and sardines only. No other fish for me. Shrimp only as additional marine life.
Predictions:
Yankees – Braves Series. Yanks win in 5
dg April 3rd, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Who is the best 2B in the AL East?
http://mlbnetwork.mlb.com/network/index.jsp
C. Dustin Pedroia
40%
A. Robinson Cano
29%
B. Aaron Hill
13%
E. Ben Zobrist
8%
D. Brian Roberts
7%
They are wrong! Cano is better than any listed there.
Am I the only one who constantly wonders why Pedroria is so overhyped and Cano is so underrated? Talent wise, Cano is definately the better second baseman.. and over the past few years Pedroria has not lived up to his MVP season… while Cano just seems to be getting better. I voted for Cano.
i just finished reading yesterday night’s comments and i am forced to mention coney island whitefish
Watched Austin Jackson this weekend (I live in Milwaukee), and he looks REALLY good. Bob Uecker was raving about him during the radio broadcasts, as well.
Granderson better get off to a good start….
Pedroia always seems to be in the middle of a big rally.
Cano always seems to choke when it matters.
Cano is nothing until he hits with RISP.
Dan as GB has pointed out many times 2009 was an aberration for Cano with RISP. He will hit with RISP.
Happy Easter to all you bunnies out there.
I will post the prediction chart now and will try to do it again later. Last time to get in is before first pitch tonight.
Leave my name in the post so I can find it. (The post, not my name)
http://members.cox.net/lsdorgan/2010%20SEASON.pdf
Fortunately the Yankees get the worst of venues out of the way for awhile being at the Green Sardine Can in front of silly, jealous Bahhstin fans.
Next stop, Tropicana Field. The Rays open up against the Orioles and among the giveaways will be 10,000 new “super” cowbells …… just in time for the Yankee series on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
As the Romans used to say “Let the Games begin”.
A few pre-season predictions:
Montero > .320 at AAA
Beltre, Papi, Cameron, and Drew all underperform.
Yankees> 100 wins
Rays > Sox
CC > 20 wins
Z-Mac = our best AAA pitcher
Cano > 100 RBI’s
A-Rod > 40 hrs
Thats enough for now.
No reason to be anything but optimistic for a repeat as long as the key players stay healthy.
“Dan as GB has pointed out many times 2009 was an aberration for Cano with RISP. He will hit with RISP.”
It was no aberration.
I watched nearly every single game and Cano was brutal. There was no “bad luck” as Girardi claims. Cano swung at pitches he normally lays off when nobody is on base, and seemed to change his total approach at the plate. He flat out stunk.
Dan,
Relax. It’s not a newsflash he had a bad year with RISP last year. Every other facet of his game has was outstanding.
He’s had a great Spring. It’s a new year.
If you are going to be miserable wait until the games actually start.
You can post your misery posts in the game threads with the other emotional children.
It’s Opening Night, the Yankees are the Defending Champs and most baseball people think they are better this year.
It’s not a sin to be optimistic.
Mariner 3 April 4th, 2010 at 8:12 am
What has NYT become these days?
They don’t even have an article on the fact that the Yanks have an opener today!
The most recent article is on ……. “Alex Rodriguez Denies Taking Drugs.”
What a complete joke that paper.
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I too found it a bit disturbing that they have so abruptly, and almost completely, terminated their coverage of yankee baseball, especially just after a championship season. I’ guessing they are experience some cutback nowadays.
I’m glad to read CC isn’t nervous today. I’m glad I’m not pitching because I’m nervous. I would like an over .500 April. It is a tough early schedule.
Now that Alex is ‘clutch’ has Cano become the new target?
New post
I don’t see anything to be nervous about.
These early games, while overhyped, are not “big” games. Teams are playing their way into the season.
It’s a LONG season. I think all if us forget just how long it is.
You just take it day by day and see what happens. It’s why the players have the proper perspective on it.
Given that they started out 0-8 against Boston and 15-17 in their first 32 games, yet still won the WS, I think that should keep folks from making too much out of the early part of the season.
I think you could make the argument that Pedroia is better than Cano at this moment in time. However, this time next year I’m not sure that will still be the case. They are both great players, but Cano is one step away from Utley territory IMO.
I don’t think Pedroia has that same ceiling.
MTU, like the predictions…opposing AAA pitchers will consider it a success to just survive their Montero encounters
I hate to admit it but right now Pedroia is better than Cano. He won an MVP. He was a center piece of a championship instead of a fringe contributor like Cano. He bats in an important part of the line up. He’s a good fielder, a gamer, and tough as nails. That said he doesn’t have the talent level of Cano. Cano is a better hitter, has more power, and in my opinion is a better fielder. He makes plays in the field that leave you speechless, he has a better arm than Pedroia. At this point it’s all about intangibles with Cano, not talent. He needs to hit in the clutch better, hit better with RISP and needs to concentrate in the field better on routine plays. He’s batted down in the lineup most of his career because every time they’ve moved him up he’s failed. This is a huge year for him batting 5th, an important RBI position and well protected between Arod and Posada. He must suceed here to be considered better than Pedroia. Remember superstars don’t bat 7th where Cano has hibernated his whole career. This is a huge year for him, I hoping he breaks out.
Zobrist is probably better than Cano and Pedroia – let’s be honest. He and Chase Utley put up similar numbers last year. That’s saying something.
Cano might end up with better stats batting in the 5-hole behind A-Rod, though. Cano is more talented than Pedroia, but Pedroia can steal bases. That’s his real advantage. He isn’t better than Cano for average, RBI, power, or fielding. He’s lagging behind in all of those categories.
Let’s call it even until we see differently.
Great work, Cashman! Nice offseason, and I am looking forward to the season. I think this year more than any other I am looking at some of the ones who didn’t make the 25 man; I think some of these are already decent major league quality.
I’ve been a Yankee fan since 2000!!!It’s been a crazy 10 years. We’ve definitely seen the highs and lows of this team. I used to attend their games .Last time we got my Yankees Tickets through Ticketsinventory.com for $15 they have some type of deals. What can I say, my love for this team has only gotten stronger and everything that love is supposes to mean!I cannot wait for this upcoming season.
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