Right on Target
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on May 28, 2010 
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Obviously most of the guys on the beat have been doing this job a lot longer than I have, but even the veterans seem to agree that Minneapolis is one of the underrated cities in the American League. And the city’s new ballpark might be the nicest I’ve seen this season.
Yankee Stadium is its own sort of place. It’s overwhelming, and that seems to be intentional.
Target Field is perfectly small market. The Twins logo in center field is old school. A row of flowers, not a line of paint, marks the top of the outfield wall. There are nods to franchise history throughout, everything from giant statues to small paintings to one of Kirby Puckett’s Gold Gloves.
The concourses are wide and I never made it to an area with a bad view of the field. Even the concessions seem to be above average, with some high quality food mixed with the standard beer and hot dogs.
Obviously I grew up with old Busch Stadium, but I also really liked the new Busch the one and only time I saw a game there. I’m sure a lot of you felt the same way about Yankee Stadium. It’s sad to see part of your childhood torn down, but the new place is pretty impressive. That’s how it is in Minneapolis. The Metrodome might have been iconic, but it’s hard to top the new place.
Minneapolis and St. Paul are great small cities. Clean, friendly and fun. But those winters…..Yikes. Would love to visit the ballpark, though. Looks like they did a good job.
I hope to one day see a game at ALL the stadiums…
Erica in NY May 28th, 2010 at 10:17 am
LOL! I agree. But Yankees knew Thames had a stone glove & a big stick. Winn, they thought could give them great defense, speed & a switchhitter who could hit. Unfortunately, (and I mean it), Winn hasn?t really provided anything he was brought in to do.
The enthrallment left early with Winn. Thames has exceeded expectations. Erica, I like Winn too, in fact I stated (wrongly) that Winn would end up starting in LF.
I think the Yankees are impressed with Russo and his composure. He has looked good even in LF. (A few missteps, but a seemingly quick learner.) His upside is very good as an utility guy in 2010 for the Yankees. He is a better version now of Hairston IMO. Add to that that Collin Curtis has been impressive in AAA (AFL & ST) and Winn seems less necessary.
Erica in NY May 28th, 2010 at 10:23 am
I could never get mad at you, especially over an opinion. In fact when people disagree with me I learn more. (I found out early in life I didn?t have all the right answers!! LOL!)
Although it’s great that they lost the dome, the playoffs are going to be ridiculously cold.
As for NYS, I wish they had decided on a design that wasn’t a mirror image of the old one because it’s not the old one, so what’s the point of looking like it?
“Winn seems less necessary.”
Yes.
The yankees should be looking to win 10-12 of the next 16. Basically win each series and split the 4 gamer or win it 3/4.
28-19
a 12-4 stand against the weak Injuns, O’s, Jays, and Stros
40-23 , 17 games above .500 entering the middle of June. If they can do that, they’ll be in good shape, considering they were only +9 on June 14th last year.
“The yankees should be looking to win 10-12 of the next 16. Basically win each series and split the 4 gamer or win it 3/4.”
We can look to that, but the Yankees should be looking to win 1 of the next 1.
Patrick – from the last thread re. Bracmkan. He had a cut on his finger earlier in the season that probably affected his command. Since he has been back he has been great (command wise) the last five games.
I just saw a game the other night at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnatti. It was a very nice stadium, very good amenities, good sightlines, etc. But, it wasn’t all that much different than the other new parks, like the new Busch, PNC, and from what I can see with Target.
There are so many of these new baseball specific parks being built that they are starting to look very similar, except for Citi Field and, of course, Yankee Stadium, which is in a league of its own, as Chad says. The good thing, is that even if they start to look the same, they are at least true baseball stadiums, and do enhance the game that you are watching. There was nothing worse than the multi-sport astroturf infested circular nightmares from the 70’s-3 Rivers, Riverfront, Busch, the Vet, etc.
Minneapolis is a great city. Fun place to hang out for a weekend.
Great live music venues and outstanding restaurants downtown. Especially Manny’s Steakhouse, a must if you ever go to Minneapolis.
Winter isn’t pretty. We did the Giants-Vikings season ending game last year and it was -17 for the entire weekend.
Even though the game is played in a dome, the walk from the parking lot to the entrance was the coldest walk I’ve every endured in my life!
Overall though, its one of my favorite cities to visit because of the music, food and people, are midwestern friendly.
RayVT May 28th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Erica in NY May 28th, 2010 at 10:23 am
I could never get mad at you, especially over an opinion. In fact when people disagree with me I learn more. (I found out early in life I didn?t have all the right answers!! LOL!)
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Thanks RayVT.
I was just saying that I definitely have an unfair bias against any outfielder that was signed this offseason.
Yankees plane landed at 3:30 this morning. Hopefully they’ll have the sleep rubbed out the their eyes by first pitch.
I’m pretty excited for the month of June in general. We have Cleveland, O’s, Blue Jays, O’s again and Houston. Then we go back to the NL for a couple sets verses the Phillies, Mets, Dbacks, and Dodgers. We even have a couple sporadic days off that can hopefully keep our guys rested since we won’t be able to rotate DHs. I honestly believe every series on the schedule in June is winnable. I’m not naive enough to think we’ll take all of them, but we should still be well above .500 by July.
We can look to that, but the Yankees should be looking to win 1 of the next 1.
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Obviously the yankees focus game to game, but if they were to end this 16 game stretch playing .500 ball or less that would be extremely disappointing for everyone involved: players, management, fans. There is no excuse to be losing to these teams really. Even depleted the yankees roster is better than all of these teams.
This is a golden opportunity to make up some ground and prepare for the post-ASB stretch. They went into the ASB last year +14. There is NEVER a gaurantee of maing a strong second half run, so the better positioned the yankees are now the less catch up they will have to do.
But thank you for your smarmy answer.
Patrick May 28th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Erica,
Yeah it?s a close one. I was just looking at the scores this morning, I have 52 points sitting on my bench to your 9.5. Once again I made the wrong choice on who to start
Also you have 3 starts left while I only have 2. You probably have this week locked up.
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Two weeks ago I had like 3 more starts than my opponent and still managed to lose. I take nothing for granted.
Garza had a bad outing and he has pretty much been my ace.
Although I think its kind of funny I wound up with 2/5 of the Tampa rotation on my team.
Also, I am REALLY peer pressured to drop Tex to my reserves until he straightens out. So far he has outperformed his replacement this week, but the jury is still out on that move
Erica in NY May 28th, 2010 at 10:43 am
I understand Erica!! They’ve all be Damonized!
No need to be so touchy Jerkface. My point is simply that looking beyond what is immediately in front of you can invite some trouble. I doubt the Yankees, or any other professional team do that. That’s what fans do. Nothing wrong with it. I think the roughly the same thing. Just don’t think the players and manager can think that way.
SJ44 May 28th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Minneapolis is a great city. Fun place to hang out for a weekend.
I use to live in Ann Arbor Michigan, so I know of the cold you speak with the wind blowing constantly in the negative numbers. Still, both are great places.
I wish the Yankees & Twins both had installed a retractable dome. Perhaps they can add it later. Kind of the best of both worlds IMO. (Enclosed walk ways (skywalks) would be nice too from parking to events! LOL!)
be = been
SJ…I’m hoping that if things turn out well, we’ll be meeting in Anaheim for the Futures game…….GB, your boy Laird is starting to get the spotlight on him……I was told back in February by a talent evaluator that Brackman is the guy to watch in the Yankee system to make a big splash in 2010…….And he did say Joba to the pen, Hughes would have a good year as a starter…….
To take it a step further, Jekface, I think the Yankees need to get fat over these next few weeks not so much to gain ground, but rather to ensure they don’t lose any. Their chief rivals have a soft few weeks ahead as well.
Jerkface May 28th, 2010 at 10:45 am
LOL! As a fan we can look at blocks of games! No harm done. It is the players who need to focus. They could care less if we do or not. Focusing isn’t our job!! LOL!
Erica in NY May 28th, 2010 at 10:46 am
I recommend highly that you leave Tex in the lineup. He is finding his stroke IMO. He is being agressive and he has the skills. I think you will be highly disappointed if you don’t play him next week.
The Yanks should keep Russo as a platoon against lefties (Remember Granderson can?t hit lefties) and Thames and Miranda should take over the DH role. I never understood the Winn signing and said it at the time. I also said I would rather the Yanks have kept Hoffman because he at least had upside over Winn. I predicted Winn would be gone in the 2nd half of the year?it is just earlier than I expected.
Russo can also backup the infield positions when a lefty is on the mound. Pena is a solid guy against a righty, but should not see the field against lefties
RayVT May 28th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Erica in NY May 28th, 2010 at 10:46 am
I recommend highly that you leave Tex in the lineup. He is finding his stroke IMO. He is being agressive and he has the skills. I think you will be highly disappointed if you don?t play him next week.
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I think so too. But I was putting the Yankee needs before my own
Toronto is the only city I’ve ever been in that was cleaner than Minneapolis-St. Paul.
“Focusing isn’t our job!! LOL!”
I am glad you said that. I was worried that my lack of focus and looking ahead as a fan was a major contributor to this mediocre stretch. Thankfully, I can now go back to being unfocussed for the remainder of this season, knowing it isn’t the difference between the Yankee winning and losing!
I am wondering, though, if the posters that refer to the Yankees as ‘we’ must maintain that 1 game at a time focus throughout the season?
You are sweet Erica! LOL!
Pat M -
Since you’re here, I wanted to take the opportunity to wish you and your wife well.
Mark in Tampa May 28th, 2010 at 11:00 am
LOL! I think we all type that from time to time, but I do wonder about those who believe it. LOL! Have a great unfocussed day my friend!
Guru Man May 28th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Completely agree Mr Guru!
“The Yanks should keep Russo as a platoon against lefties (Remember Granderson can?t hit lefties) and Thames and Miranda should take over the DH role. I never understood the Winn signing and said it at the time”
They should (if the idea is to leep the 25 best players), although they aren’t going to platoon Granderson at this point. I might sit him against very tough LHP.
I understood why Cashman signed Winn, but I thought it was ill-advised.
Doreen – GTLU Stuff & Photos May 28th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Is Pat M okay? Wife? I hadn’t heard anything about them. Pat M seems like a great guy on here! (At least the real one! LOL!)
Pat M-
I hope your wife is okay.
I was actually thinking of you this week and meant to e-mail you. Guess who I am going to be seeing on August 27th in Atlantic City!
“Have a great unfocussed day my friend!”
Thanks, I am right in the middle of one! I will have to begin my game face prep around 6:30 so that I can get the TV to the proper channel, but then I will comfortably sit back and start looking ahead and taking it 20-25 games at a time.
When Granderson is activated back to the 25-man roster somebody has to go. Hopefully it’s not Russo. He’ll keep himself ready and Girardi can spot use him enough.
Some will argue that he needs regular playing time at AAA but Winn is like having a 24-man roster.
Erica, Tex can’t have outperformed his replacement by all that much, he only has like 9.5 points this week I think. But Ray is right, it looks like he’s finding his stroke. I’d put him back in next week.
If Tex explodes this weekend I will thank you twice – once for helping the Yanks and once for helping me
GB
Does Nurse Karloff have you chasing her beer & doughnuts on a stick again? LOL! Laird really seems to be moving up the charts quickly. I was impressed with Brackman at UNC.
Mark in Tampa May 28th, 2010 at 11:08 am
I like the way you type! LOL! Have a great weekend!
To all the Yankee minors majors (GB7 SJ, etc)
Who in the Yankees’ system is ready to contribute to the big club? Are there any prospects that are everyday ML players? I know the Yanks’ system is thin on position players outside of catchers, but are players like Nova, McAllister, Moseley, Romulo Sanchez, Sanit, Whelan ever going to crack that ML barrier? Or are they journeymen? Do any of them have a chance to replace Pettitte next year (if he retires)? If I had to wager, I would guess the next round of IF to come to the Yanks (after the regression or departure of the current stock) will all be free agents – Hanley, Upton, etc via FA signings as there are no real prospects outside of Heathcott? Is that accurate?
And no it’s not Sesame Street
Patrick May 28th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Erica, Tex can?t have outperformed his replacement by all that much, he only has like 9.5 points this week I think. But Ray is right, it looks like he?s finding his stroke. I?d put him back in next week.
If Tex explodes this weekend I will thank you twice ? once for helping the Yanks and once for helping me
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As of right now, Tex has 6 points for the week and Todd Helton (his replacement who sat last night) has 2.5. Nothing major there.
I’ll be rooting for Tex, but it will frustrate me if he has one of those random 3 HR games while sitting on my bench. And frustrate is a polite term.
Good Morning Pat, how is your wife doing?
Didn’t say the 11:13 comment.
Love Sesame Street, but doesn’t have anything to do with this conversation
Erica,
Google tells me Stevie Nicks is playing AC on Aug. 27
And is Melancon just all hype? What do you all think of him? He seems solid in AAA but not so much in the majors.
Ray VT -
From a few threads ago
Pat M. May 27th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Nick in SF…..I can’t go as my wife’s MS has flared up ….Will be heading off the hospital for treatment as it’s effecting her left eye……She’s been in remission for several years, but it’s always lurking in the shadows……..
Rich, you may be right the Yanks won’t platoon Granderson yet, but at what point do they come to the same conclusion I did at the start of the year which is Granderson should not play against lefties unless you are forced to because of injuries? This entire premise that now that he is a Yankee we can teach him to do what nobody else could do is simply folly. He is a stud against righties, but a liability against lefties.
Oh, and not be confrontational, but what reason did you and Cashman see for signing Winn after at the age of 35 he had an OPS of .671 in the NL and was not really good at anything? The Yanks need guys who are specialists off their bench because for the most part their lineup won’t change.
Patrick May 28th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Erica,
Google tells me Stevie Nicks is playing AC on Aug. 27
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Good job Patrick!!!!
I am seeing Stevie that night
“Some will argue that he needs regular playing time at AAA but Winn is like having a 24-man roster.”
Kind of my way of thinking. If the team is healthy, I just don’t see where the at bats come from for Russo. As for Winn, I think his misplay in Queens has left him with the undeserved wrap of being bad in the outfield. I don’t think that’s the case at all, and I’m not sure Girardi does either, as he’s used him as defensive replacement for Swisher 7-8 times this year.
Erica,
Sounds like fun, Stevie Nicks has a ridiculous voice and an absurd amount of hit songs.
Hey guys , thank you so very much for all the good vibrations sent my way for my wife…..She’s doing much better and will be spending a few days in the hospital for treatment………As I mentioned last night, she’s on the 10th floor and her room over looks the Ocean………Erica, Stevie Nicks no doubt…I spent a few days in Sedona this week and no Stevie Nicks to be found……Love Sedona, however I’m not a fan of small planes, but I must admit though that the Gulf Stream is like a Porsche with wings…..I was back in 25 minutes……Thanks guys
The park may very well be very nice. But it’s dimensions and walls make it way too big. Good luck with that.
Glad to hear it Pat.
The Twins are just one of those teams it is hard not to like. In fact, the only I did not like about them before was their stadium. Of course, my favorite thing about the Twins is that the Yankees have owned them the past few years.
Yes, Manny’s Steakhouse! Was taken there a few years ago by a friend whose family moved out to Minny about 15 years ago. Great place.
sunny615 May 28th, 2010 at 11:12 am
I’m no expert of course, but the Yanks have some real killers in the minors.
c 1. Jesus Montero: His bat has all the makings of a perennial All-Star. The only question is what position Montero eventually ends up playing.
SP1 2. Manuel Banuelos: As an 18-year-old, Banuelos has an attacking approach beyond his years. With some refinement and added velocity he could be an ace in the making.
SP1 3. Jairo Heredia: After battling an injury for most of 2009, Heredia posted some respectable numbers in a short period of time. His 2010 Double-A excursion will be the first true test for his mid-90s fastball.
C 4. Austin Romine: The Yankees are developing Romine with a one-level-at-a-time approach, to fine success. A solid all-around catcher could be in the works.
SP1 5. Kelvin De Leon: De Leon?s five-star potential is very real, and the Gulf Coast League got a taste of it in 2009. Patience is the key with this terrific young man.
CF 6. Slade Heathcott: This first-round pick has a full toolbox to work with, and he has the ability to be a .300 hitter with a good power/speed combination. But Heathcott has a long way to go.
SP3 7. Zach McAllister: His best asset is the consistency that he brings to the mound. McAllister?s low-90s fastball and heavy sinking action have all the makings of a back-of-the-rotation starter at the very least.
1B,3B,OF 8.Brandon Laird, who hit .266 with 13 home runs and 75 RBI in 124 games at High-A Tampa last year. Doing great in Trenton.
OF 9. Melky Mesa – All the tools! Could be great!
Fastest Baserunner Melky Mesa
Best Athlete Melky Mesa
Best Outfield Arm Melky Mesa
Best Defensive Outfielder Melky Mesa
SP1,CL 10. Andrew Brackman – He could be awesome. Scarey fastball. Tremendous curve. Huge upside.
Patrick May 28th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Erica,
Sounds like fun, Stevie Nicks has a ridiculous voice and an absurd amount of hit songs.
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I kind of love her.
I have seen her solo so far 5 times (supposed to be 6, but one of the shows was scheduled for September 14, 2001 and got cancelled). And with Fleetwood Mac 7 or 8 times. She’s awesome.
Pat M. May 28th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Hey guys , thank you so very much for all the good vibrations sent my way for my wife?..She?s doing much better and will be spending a few days in the hospital for treatment???As I mentioned last night, she?s on the 10th floor and her room over looks the Ocean???Erica, Stevie Nicks no doubt?I spent a few days in Sedona this week and no Stevie Nicks to be found??Love Sedona, however I?m not a fan of small planes, but I must admit though that the Gulf Stream is like a Porsche with wings?..I was back in 25 minutes??Thanks guys
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Sorry you couldn’t find her! I will send her your love when I see her in August
Guru Man
I’d give Granderson the year, sitting him v. the toughest lefties.
You misread my post, I said:
“I understood why Cashman signed Winn, but I thought it was ill-advised.”
I thought the signing was stupid and thought he would be the first player DFA’d (which I posted here), but from Cash’s perspective, once he decided that Damon wasn’t an option, if he honestly felt that Reed Johnson was too injury prone (another mistake), then if he wanted a veteran backup, Winn was a viable option.
I would have cut him in ST.
I have made mistakes too. I wanted Nick Johnson. In retrospect, Vlad made more sense.
sunny615 May 28th, 2010 at 11:16 am
And is Melancon just all hype? What do you all think of him? He seems solid in AAA but not so much in the majors.
LOL! Melacon has only one issue! Hopefully he overcomes it. He is nervous beyond his capability. He has “A” stuff as a setup or potential closer, but he is off IMO because of nerves. Give him another year & I think the Yanks will be using him in key game situations.
Sending you some more good vibes Pat M.
ESPNNewYork.com has Phil workload schedule’s Eiland isn’t concerned with innings, more than pitches. He says 5 innings/100 pitches is more taxing than 7 innings/100. a GOOD READ, Eiland wants to do what Tigers did with Porcello. Can also find this on mlb.com!
I was crushed that Crystal Bowersox lost on Idol, she reminds me so much of them. I kind of love her too.
Doreen – GTLU Stuff & Photos May 28th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Thanks Doreen! I will add Pat M & his wife to my prayers!
Deadspin has taken Kim Jones and the porkchop pilferer to a national audience.
I didn’t say the 11:34 comment
I have never seen Idol in my life
Thanks Ray – but then shouldn’t he be in the majors working through those nerves? Isn’t sitting in AAA just more fluff at this point?
I was crushed that Crystal Bowersox lost on Idol, she reminds me so much of them. I kind of love her too.
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Impostor.
Pat M,
I also want to offer my prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery to your wife.
The Futures Game would be nice!
Tony was named to the FSL All Star Team yesterday.
Going to be in Bradenton this weekend for the final 3 games of the Tampa series. Should be fun.
Now we know the imposter watches Idol, move in for the kill
WARNING WARNING
CR9 is Trish
CR9 is Trish
They have the same IP adress
pat May 28th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Deadspin has taken Kim Jones and the porkchop pilferer to a national audience.
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That guy was one of the funniest things I ever saw during a baseball game
Erica in NY May 28th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I liked Crystal too. I’m going to a James Taylor and Carole King concert next week here in Charlotte NC. I also liked Lee and his story. Crystal will do great as Idol #2 seems to always outperform #1.
Speaking of idol, the pork chop guy is mine
RayVT-
Sorry, you were bonding with imposter Erica. I could walk by Crystal whatever on the street and not know it
11:43 is not me either!
I’m huge Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks fan, but I have to say that her voice has definitely taken a toll from her “extra curricular” activities over the years.
sunny615 May 28th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Melancon will get more chances. Basically it is a growing process. Most guys go thru the step forward two steps & take one step back. Melancon needs to know what to work on in AAA. He gets by too easily in AAA and hasn’t prepared mentally to trust his stuff when someone hits it in the MLB. Same with Boone Logan. They all get caught up try to hit the spots of a perfect pitch so to speak. They get behind in the count and then boom the damage is done by a MLB hitter. 50% of the time it is 90% mental! LOL!
What are those activities
Laura – My Pretend Boyfriend plays for BAL May 28th, 2010 at 11:46 am
I?m huge Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks fan, but I have to say that her voice has definitely taken a toll from her ?extra curricular? activities over the years.
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I think her real problem now is that she didn’t take care of her voice in its prime. I know she even quit smoking cigarettes by the early 90s.
“What are those activities”
Did you ever watch “Behind The Music”? She had a major drug problem that lasted for years. That’s what’s wrong with Whitney Houston’s voice right now as well. The cocaine eats away at your nose and throat and changes the way you sing.
Erica in NY May 28th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Ahh! So much for drama! LOL! And you were so good too! LOL!
Laura – My Pretend Boyfriend plays for BAL May 28th, 2010 at 11:50 am
?What are those activities?
Did you ever watch ?Behind The Music?? She had a major drug problem that lasted for years. That?s what?s wrong with Whitney Houston?s voice right now as well. The cocaine eats away at your nose and throat and changes the way you sing.
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Stevie’s problem was so bad she actually has a giant hole in her nose.
She went to Betty Ford in 1986 to get off if it before rehab was the “cool thing to do”. She was a rehab pioneer!!!
She has a very strict routine now and a vocal coach. She drinks a lot of herbal tea and does the best she can to maintain whatever voice she has left
“Melancon needs to know what to work on in AAA”
I disagree. He has mastered AAA. He needs to be shown sustained confidence and patience by Girardi so that he he can relax as a MLer.
It’s not like Park or Gaudin are particularly good.
Erica, I could feel Stevie’s presence within the Vortex that is Sedona…..For those you have never been there, Sedona is an American jewel….Red Rocks are awesome…….G. Love thank you…….Life is a short time gift, enjoy it while it last…….SJ. Tony is just getting started in his career, they’ll be many awards & accomplishments in the years to come…….Enjoy the ride
Stepping away now for lunch. Be back 1pm ish
Laura, Stevie was a snorter, Whitney was a piper & the intense heat is what ruined her vocal cords…..Either way not good…….
Sad to hear that Erica. Thank god we can all spend the next hour talking to Erica, version 2.0 (Idol Mafia Member).
Rerun shows and the cocaine nose-job…..
Good talk about the prospects this morning.
Here is the question: Who among the current minor league players will have the biggest impact on the New York Yankees in the next 5 years? and Why?
This does not include someone who might be traded to another team for a piece that will help the Yankees. This person has to make it the the big club and have an impact.
Montero, Romine, Nunez, Laird, Adams, Almonte, Heathcott, Sanchez, Banuelos, Ramirez, Brackman, other.
While all my favorite posters are on or have on here this morning, I just want you to know that the best of this blog is on in the morning or early afternoon and sometimes late at night. I don’t have to read imposter’s blogs. It is too bad, but I would rather watch the game alone or with family. Last night I answered an Erica Imposter, and then felt like a jerk.
It is too bad because I learn so much for you during the ‘good’ times and have a good time too.
Pat M
Best wishes for your wife’s speedy recovery
It is funny that Jeter is as obsessive about Idol as he is.
http://bombersbeat.mlblogs.com.....um=twitter
“There are so many of these new baseball specific parks being built that they are starting to look very similar”
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yes. In a way, it parallels the cookie-cutter trend.
this is part of why Detroit, San Diego, and Kansas City, are among my favorite parks. Detroit and Kansas City, in particular
too much of anything, is a bad thing
left out Seattle.
no stadium like the one in Seattle. It looks appealing on TV
# vinny-b (Brett Gardner will never see the bench again) May 28th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
“There are so many of these new baseball specific parks being built that they are starting to look very similar”
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yes. In a way, it parallels the cookie-cutter trend.
this is part of why Detroit, San Diego, and Kansas City, are among my favorite parks. Detroit and Kansas City, in particular
too much of anything, is a bad thing
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Its important to remember, too, that most of these parks are built by one company. It would be nice if there was a little more architectural variety.
“Laura, Stevie was a snorter, Whitney was a piper & the intense heat is what ruined her vocal cords?..Either way not good??.”
Disappointing that they chose to destroy the gifts that God gave them.
Rich in NJ May 28th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Hi Rich. I didn’t say he needed to be successful in AAA, as he already is. I said he needs to work on things in AAA that he needs to carry forward to MLB. Location & a cutter are probably his biggest holes right now. Great curve, nice fastball. He needs to know his stuff will work in MLB. He will bounce back & forth this year until it clicks.
pat -
It cracks me up that he follows American Idol.
“Stevie Nicks has a voice and an absurd amount of hit songs”
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Stevie Nicks sounds like someone strangling the cat
BTW – Phelps AA, Warren A, Ramirez low A all pitching tonight.
These are actually three guys who can all make it to the big leagues. Despite being decimated with injuries the Yanks still have a farm system.
But, it wasn?t all that much different than the other new parks, like the new Busch, PNC, and from what I can see with Target.
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How are they going to be different? All the new parks feature different concourses, layouts, dimensions, seating arrangements.
Rock on, gold dust woman
Take your silver spoon
And dig your grave
Could this be true?
Jayson Stark is hearing Yankees scouts have targeted David DeJesus LF Royals (age 30)
His conrtact is up 2010 with a 2011 option. Who would they trade for him?
Doreen
He’s talked about Idol in interviews for years. He’s going to be bummed when he finds out the winner. He was Team Crystal.
Stevie Nicks sounds like someone strangling the cat
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Maybe she does now but back in the day she had a great voice…
“How are they going to be different? All the new parks feature different concourses, layouts, dimensions, seating arrangements”
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the design and field size & dimesnsion. That’s how.
the trend (Colorado, Baltimore, St Louis, PNC, Cleveland, etc etc) are all band box parks with a retro-design.
compare the above to: Detroit, Kansas City, San Diego, San Francsico
when you build too much of the same thing (ie copy cat retro ballparks), it all kind of runs together
Stevie doesn’t sound so bad here (and it’s from 2008):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IaCrV2Xrrw
(accidentally left out Seattle again)
Morning folks!
That pork chop was yumy!
Kim Jones is hot!!
Venus Williams is hot too. A longtime favorite.
even tho she look she’s ready to walk the streets
the trend (Colorado, Baltimore, St Louis, PNC, Cleveland, etc etc) are all band box parks with a retro-design.
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LOL Colorado plays in a band box? I’m sorry but your point doesn’t make sense. They all have very different looks, dimensions, and lay outs. Nats park does not feel like Yankee Stadium does not feel like Citizens Bank.
Baltimore: 1992
NYS: 2009
Colorado: 1995
Braves: 1996
Rangers: 1994
Diamondbacks: 1998
Cards: 2006
Indians: 1994
Phils: 2004
Padres: 2004
Reds: 2003
Giants: 2000
Nats: 2008
Mets: 2009
Twins: 2010
Pirates: 2001
Mariners: 1999
Brewers: 2001
Astros: 2000
White Sox: 2001
tigers: 2000
How exactly are any of these stadiums alike? Other than being 100% baseball related stadiums??? I can attest to having been in many of them that they do not share anything in common other than being great venues to see baseball. They all feature wildly different dimensions, some are pitchers parks, some are hitters parks, they are all ‘retro’ parks in that they are baseball specific without uniform dimension.
Target Field is a great place to watch a game. I really enjoyed Wednesday’s game and a half. I also like the re-done Kauffman Stadium in KC. Really nice as well. Looking forward to checking out the club in August at that ballpark. Weather is really unpredictable in MN but if you can catch a nice summer night there is nothing better than outdoor baseball. Also I noticed that it doesn’t get as loud in there as it did in the Dome, which is good too as the visiting team.
Yankees need to go on a nice run of about 11 out of there next 13. Now is the time. Hopefully it is the time for the offense to go as well.
Damon enjoy 27….think 28 May 28th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Could this be true?
Jayson Stark is hearing Yankees scouts have targeted David DeJesus LF Royals (age 30)
His conrtact is up 2010 with a 2011 option. Who would they trade for him?
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For what? To play RF and DH Swish?
If they didn’t think Gardy was getting the job done maybe but clearly Gardy has played great.
Jayson Stark just illuminated the Chip signal.
I just fell in love with Stevie Nicks, for the 20 th time ………La Bella Donna………Is Curtis due back today for certain ????
Im going with Miranda being sent down. I dont know for sure, but Id imagine Russo can back up 1st base. Cant cut ties with Winn this early, and cant send Russo down because he’s a nice role player. Cant send Pena down because of his versatility of every IF position and his speed for pinch running late game situations.
Patrick from CT May 28th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Damon enjoy 27?.think 28 May 28th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
I doubt that it is true, but if the Yanks want to sell high on Gardner now is the time. I would expect that somehow Soria would be in the mix if discussions with KC came up.
“Jayson Stark is hearing Yankees scouts have targeted David DeJesus LF Royals (age 30)
His conrtact is up 2010 with a 2011 option. Who would they trade for him?”
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why don’t the Yankees just trade Gardner and be done with it.
clearly they don’t believe in him. When one considers the off-season aquistion of Randy Winn and *if* the above rumor is true.
without Gardner, the Yankees would likely be tied with the Redsox in the standings, right now
Rich, thanks for clarifying your position on Winn. I would not give Granderson as much leeway in playing against lefties, but we don’t have many options. I admit that once the Yanks let go of Damon and Matsui I thought NJ was an excellent choice, and I think he will help us down the stretch.
As for Melancon, hsi stuff seems awfully pedestrian for the major leagues and unless his control was pinpoint; he will not have great success
CR9 May 28th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I doubt Miranda is going down as he is a LH bat. It is either Winn, Pena or Russo going down IMO.
CR9 May 28th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I doubt Miranda is going down as he is a LH bat. It is either Winn, Pena or Russo going down IMO.
Let’s not crown Gardner yet.
Good start, it’s a long season.
Let’s wait and see how he holds and where he’s at come ASB.
“Im going with Miranda being sent down”
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i support this.
rather keep Kevin “don’t call me Aaron” Russo
I explained this the other day re: Venus Williams.
She has her own fashion line. She was wearing her own line in front of the French, because the French are an open minded people who love fashion!
Nothing to do with “walking the streets”
why don?t the Yankees just trade Gardner and be done with it.
clearly they don?t believe in him. When one considers the off-season aquistion of Randy Winn and *if* the above rumor is true.
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Thats a bit of a stretch. Consider:
-Randy Winn sucks and MArcus Thames can’t play the field
-The yankees DH is out for probably the whole season given how slow healing NJ is
-Granderson was slumping when he got hurt and his production is not a gaurantee
-A solid bench is important for the yankees right now because they are rotating so many guys for various reasons
Remove Winn, Replace with Granderson
Trade Pena for Dejesus (obv more goes KC’s way)
You can now play Dejesus in LF and Gardner in CF to give Granderson rest with his sore groin
You can play Dejesus in RF and Gardner in LF and Granderson in CF and Swisher at Dh if you want defense
You can give Swish a rest and have Dejesus which isn’t as big a dropoff as Swish to Winn
Dejesus
The bench at all times will include a pro hitter: swish, thames, granderson, dejesus, or gardner
Did I mention I’m gay so please don’t challenge my fashion smarts
RayVT May 28th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I thought that too. But I think Winn would be fine as against RHP. We would not need a late inning defensive replacement with Gardy, Grandy, Swishy in the OF.
But you’re probably right. My second choice would be Pena, because even though SJ and others say he cant play SS, I believe Russo could play an average/slightly less than average SS.
The 12:38 post is not mine.
Imposters are back again.
Great job LoHud.
Your blog will be a ghost town filled with morons and imposters in a month.
“Let’s not crown Gardner yet”
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SJ: for what the Yankees need (#9 hitter and CF) Gardner does what the Yankees need. No more, no less
an outfield of: Curtis Granderson (LF), Brett Gardner (CF), Nick Swisher (RF). That is a very solid, productive outfield.
then when you factor that the NYY infield hits way above average at their respective positions, what more can one want from Gardner?
Please get Winn out of here.
Also trade Joba. Maybe they can get a nice custom XBox in return for CC to play in the clubhouse
Jayson Stark just illuminated the Chip signal
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Hahaha 2000 word essay on Dejesus, Ryan Church and Randy Winn incoming
CR9 -
This is a baseball forum
First 12:42 post not me!
Vinny,
The 12:38 post is not mine. Its an imposter.
The same person who has turned the blog into garbage for over a week now with impersonating many of the regulars.
Since LoHud chooses to do nothing about it, they can let the imposters ruin the place.
No reasons for many of us to participate anymore here and that’s why we aren’t around as much.
I’m gone until at least Tuesday to see my nephew play in Bradenton so, anybody posting under my handle from 1pm to Tuesday is an imposter.
This is ridiculous.
Today’s Guess The Line Up is Open for Business.
Submit lineups until 3 pm.
Good luck!
“Nothing to do with “walking the streets”
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lol. You may be barking up the wrong tree
have been a Venus Williams fan the past 10 years. And Serena. Like both of the girls (physical and mental qualities)
the Venus outfit does not bother me at all. That said, will also keep it real. The outfit really does look like lingerie. And from a tennis perspective, it looks kinda cheap
doesn’t matter to me, one way or the other tho
I’m out.
If you see a post by me it’s that moron impostor.
The 12:49 and 12:51 posts are not mine.
Doreen
Jeter SS
Swisher RF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Thames DH
Grandy CF
Moeller C
Gardner CF
Thanks!
I hope you dont mind me referring to the Yankees as “we”!!
“I doubt that it is true, but if the Yanks want to sell high on Gardner now is the time”
Time may have been a month ago. His last three weeks or so have been a sample of what people feared he may be (.226 avg, .292 OBP over 82 plate appearances) rather than what he was to start the season. He may find himself getting comfortable again in the 9 hole, but he hasn’t impressed of late.
SJ
Hope you enjoy the beautiful FL weather, and enjoy watching your nephew mash the cover off the ball!! (I hope that was not a Michael Kay-ism)
SJ, I loved playing at Bradenton, one of my all time favorite yards …..Enjoy the weekend, it doesn’t get any better………..Save the LoHud
SJ44:
yes. I did notice. But, i had already hit the ‘enter’ button.
sorry about that, brother.
I agree, this is getting ridiculous.
the only tip i can think of for everyone is: Maybe if people make a long signature next to their name, it will help. As it would mean more typing, everytime someone wants to impostor someone
I could see a Melancon for Dejesus happen.
I don’t really love Dejesus, but if it enabled us to put Swisher as full time DH it lengthens the lineup.
I’d still rather wait and see another month if Konerko or Vlad hit the market. Put either of them DH.
I’m not as down on Swish defensively as others. I just think he plays RF like he’s a little kid playing in his backyard pretending every out is the last out of the world series and the crowd goes wild.
GTLU
Jeter SS
Granderson CF (Welcome Back Son)
Tex 1B
Alex 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Miranda DH
Cervelli C
Gardner LF
Dear posters!
We need registration. They will only do it if there is a real problem. Ok, so I will create a real problem then. And there is nothing you can do about it. So I suggest you all DEMAND registration or else I won’t stop, and rest assured I’m not the only one doing this, it just so happens that I’m tech savy and ip blocking won’t stop me as I can get aroun that with an ip proxy.
So please, if u enjoy this community, DEMAND registration for I won’t stop until it’s done.
Peace!
here’s a possibility for the more tech-savvy out there who are being impersonated:
include a url in the ‘Website’ section.
the site should be something you set up to track incoming i.p. addresses. the only hits are going to come from people on this site.
eventually, you’ll be able to track down the impostor.
Enjoy Bradenton man.
Back to Venus, the illusion outfits are outstanding, cheeks and all!
I just can’t believe someone has gone to such great lengths to pretend to be regular posters on here. Not only are they posting under their handles, but they obviously know their style of typing/conversation well enough that they can do really good impersonations.
This kinda makes me think its an inside job!! Which of the regulars that has disappeared/posted more sporadically over the last month or two could it be? Can we create a Clue game around finding the impostor?
SS JETER
CF GRANDERSON
1B TEIXEIRA
3B RODRIGUEZ
2B CANO
RF SWISHER
DH MIRANDA
LF GARDNER
C MOELLER
I’ll be Erica (not the impostor) today. NEW THREAD!
New thread
Billy D–
So with Gardner, only the slumping Gardner is his true self but not when he’s hitting well?
Everybody gets a free pass when they struggle (i.e. he’s only in a slump, he’s better than that) but when it comes to Gardner struggling then it’s “a sample of what people feared he may be.”
Wow. Talk about dumb.
SJ, don’t leave us!
Hated the Winn signing then and I hate it now. Especially considering that for only 3$ million more we could have bought Matsui back, or for 4.5$ million bought Damon back.
Cash had a thing for Winn for years, I think that played into bringing him here and sort of blinded him to Winn’s deficiencies.