“No added pressure” for Swisher
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Jul 12, 2010 
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Ever since he officially made the all-star team, Andy Pettitte has talked a lot about taking his kids to the game. They’ll finally be old enough to understand the magnitude of what’s happening, Pettitte said, and he’s excited to share the moment with them.
Yesterday, though, Pettitte added a bit of a wrinkle to the feel-good, family story.
“All they’re really fired up about is the Home Run Derby,” Pettitte said. “Thinking they could go out there and shag in the outfield. I’m worried one of them is going to take one on the nose.”
The derby begins tonight at 8, and it seems safe to assume the Pettitte boys — Andy included — will be cheering for Nick Swisher, who said he’s been nervous ever since he agreed to participate.
“It’s just like doing our net drill on the field,” he said. “But in front of 10 million people. No added pressure.”
Swisher is not the favorite to win the derby, but I’ll declare him the one most likely to enjoy the experience.
Also worth a link, MLB.com and State Farm are running the Go To Bat charity initiative in connection to the Home Run Derby. It’s worth checking out.
Associated Press photo.
As long as he hits at least 1 out he will be happy. Seeing how these derbies go I wouldn’t count out anyone winning it.
Okay, this is my last comment regarding PA.
Wave,
I wouldn’t say I was “hurt” for Pete singling me out regarding that specific topic. I’m a big boy and I can certainly dish it out. So I have no issues with someone taking a dig at me.
His issues with me had gone on long before that exchange. He just wanted to try to embarrass me (and A-Rod) so bad that he made such a moronic comment that led to a big backlash by others who called him on it.
I think the nasty emails he sent to others were much worse than anything he did to me personally.
austinmac July 12th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
How did I know Erin and Erica would enjoy the Rubber Duckie? Our Sesame Street discussion days have been so limited lately.
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I just got home, so I don’t know if Erica is still around but I would be more than happy to start a Sesame Street discussion.
# Phil Columbus July 12th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Intresting how you guys speak of Pete’s dislike of Arod. Michele Beadle has no love for Arod either. She has shown her dislike for Arod a few times on Sports Nation, although never gave a reason for it.
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Yeah, but that’s different. She gets a pass because she’s hot. LOL.
BryanHoch Nick Swisher during BP
http://twitpic.com/24rqad
I don’t know what a sportsnation is, but I suppose if I watched it and heard this Beadle say something, I’d probably call her the C word.
BryanHoch That’s Robinson Cano in the middle #asg
http://twitpic.com/24roaa
Anybody but Ortiz. Likely Josh Hamilton or Miguel Cabrera.
Perhaps I’m late to the game here but I thought Josh Hamilton didn’t want to participate in the derby?
sportsnation is some lame show ESPN introduced not too long ago that seems to be aimed at 10 year olds. and yes, Beadle is hot, but she has kind of a manly voice. and yes she despises A-Rod. i suspect she is jealous that he dates movie stars and not her.
Hope Ortiz is there till the end and screws up his swing. Mwahaha.
Rick July 12th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Anybody but Ortiz
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agreed.
Jerkface July 12th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
I don?t know what a sportsnation is, but I suppose if I watched it and heard this Beadle say something, I?d probably call her the C word.
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If You are serious and would say it to her face I have no respect for you.
Just curious if a switch hitter can hit from either side of the plate during a round, or even during any of the rounds, do they have to stick to same side? Not sure if this would be a benefit or not, I would imagine turning a round to the other side you would have a fresher swing, but would it be negated by the timing/angle that you’re were used to from the other side.
Any experts in this stuff out there have an opinion? Is swish’s preferred side left or right and does Angel stadium have a better side for HR’s? Forgive me if this isn’t anything that you’re interested in but it’s the ASB and there’s nothing else to talk about!
Swish said he is hitting from the left side
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com.....8;c_id=nyy
How exciting it is for the first time Yankees…
If You are serious and would say it to her face I have no respect for you.
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Well the chances of me running into her are slim, so I’d probably say it to my TV? But if she did harbor anti-arod sentiments and made a point to drop it in at every opportunity, I’d feel confident saying it to her face. Girls hate to be called crotchety.
Nice interview with Alex and Robbie with Costas.
For those that never had the chance to watch Mickey Mantle before 1964, you missed two things. In game home runs that dwarfed anything Hamilton is the home run derby on 2008 and could make Gardner look like Jorge Posada was running, and an outfield arm that outdistanced a young Vlad Guerrero with accuracy from center field.
Baseball almost never got to witness that talent. In 1947, he was 48 hours from dying and 24 hours from having his leg amputated at the knee.
In that ASG pic of Cano, what’s that large turd over the center field wall at Angel Stadium?
Didn’t Michelle Beadle work for YES? I believe she hosted that road trip show and was the Nets locker room reporter.
Monday: No Yankee Game
Tuesday: No Yankee Game
Wednesday: No Yankee Game
Thursday: No Yankee Game
Friday: Yankee Game
“Any experts in this stuff out there have an opinion? Is swish’s preferred side left or right and does Angel stadium have a better side for HR’s? Forgive me if this isn’t anything that you’re interested in but it’s the ASB and there’s nothing else to talk about!”
I’m not an expert, but from what I’ve heard, Angel Stadium favors lefties; and Swisher will be batting lefty.
Ortiz talking about something missing in terms of his performance. Yeah we all know what was missing. Some PED’s !
Looking a bit ahead.
After the ASB the Yankees play the Rays @ home and the Sox play Texas.
If things go well the Yankees could easily find themselves with a 4 game lead over TB and an even bigger lead over Boston.
I’m looking forward to that possibility.
in terms of pure skill and pure talent, there was no player that could ever compare to Mickey Mantle. in my opinion he is the most talented baseball player in the history of the game. he is basically the original 5 tool player.
I seriously doubt Mickey Mantle could make Gardner look like Posada re: running speed. Gardner’s pretty GD fast.
Jeremy July 12th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Ortiz talking about something missing in terms of his performance.
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Two words: Dominican Milkshake.
GB :
I saw the Mick many times as a young guy and got the chills every time he came to the plate, ran, or made a tough outfield out look easy. Born to be a ballplayer.
Jerkface,
Thought maybe you’d call Beadle a “country music loving lady”
/arrested development reference
Anyways… Swish owns and Michelle Beadle is hot. Those are my thoughts of the day….
vblade
LOL !
Jerkface,
Thought maybe you’d call Beadle a “country music loving lady”
/arrested development reference
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Her?
# GreenBeret7 July 12th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
For those that never had the chance to watch Mickey Mantle before 1964, you missed two things. In game home runs that dwarfed anything Hamilton is the home run derby on 2008 and could make Gardner look like Jorge Posada was running, and an outfield arm that outdistanced a young Vlad Guerrero with accuracy from center field.
Baseball almost never got to witness that talent. In 1947, he was 48 hours from dying and 24 hours from having his leg amputated at the knee.
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I know we’ve had this conversation before, but of all the Yankee greats, Mantle was the guy who fascinated me the most.
That guy was some kind of ridiculous talent. Arguably the most talented ballplayer this game has ever seen.
I’ve read several books on him and I’ll never get tired of it.
As late as 1961, Mantle was running 3.3 seconds to first base after swinging the bat. He weighed 200 punds. Yes he was that last. He was clocked at 3.1 seconds twice in 1951. That was after running wind sprints and being clock in 3 seconds flat. Word was that the only one that could almost catch him in a sprint was Pedro Ramos. ramos said he could stay even until the last 20 yards.
Michelle Beadle? Think Ellen Barkin. With muscles on both sides of her mouth.
Yeah. That’s what I thought.
Mantle was really fast, at least till he injured his knee. Not sure who was faster, but the Mick could probably have held his own in his prime with Gardner. He also was great at bunting, something Gardner still need to learn.
GB – I never saw The Mick in his prime, but everything I’ve read says he was beyond belief. Even taking into account the tendency to glorify these things with age, he must have been one heckuva athlete and baseball player. And that was without good legs for most of his career. If he had been healthy, he would have given Ruth, Gehrig, and Cobb a run for best ballplayer ever.
I guess that’s why “If” is the biggest word in the English language. And why so many men of a certain age still worship him as a player.
Yes, Michele Beadle hosted the Yankee Road Trip show.
Patrick July 12th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Jerkface,
Thought maybe you’d call Beadle a “country music loving lady”
/arrested development reference
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Nice, Patrick!!! There aren’t enough Arrested Development references in the world.
GB7
Having seen them both in person who hit the longer HR, The Babe or The Mick?
# Jerkface July 12th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Her?
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What, is she funny or something?
The last thing I would do is diminish the Mick, but have there been faster players on the NYY than Gardner?
I was watching Burn’s Baseball the other week and he told of a guy named Cool Papa Bell, from the negro leagues, considered fasted ever in the sport. Apparently he once scored from first on a sac fly!! I would love to hear more about that if anyone has that story, how is that even possible? You couldn’t do that with a motorcycle!
what a shame that Arrested Development was canceled so soon. even like as recently as last year, my brother and i were still tivoing it and watching the whole run again from first episode to last. they would show ‘em in order on like HDnet or something.
really one of my favorite shows ever. it was a tragedy that it wasn’t appreciated enough. maybe some of the humor was too intelligent. i don’t know. but that show kicked ass. the Bluths will always have a place in my heart.
GF, in a coversation back in 1956, Ty Cobb and Ted Williams were having a conversation about hitting. Cobb said that he had never seen a more physically gifted ball player in his life. Williams then said that if Mantle would cut down the swing, he’d hit more home runs because he’d strike out less. They both agreed that with his power and speed, he should be a .400 hitter with 50+ homers every year. This was printed in the old Boy scout magazine, “Boy’s Life”. They also agreed that it might not happen, but, only because Mantle was too stubborn to change, because that’s how his father taught him to hit. He had Joe Hardy/Roy Hobbs skills.
“Apparently he once scored from first on a sac fly!!”
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Nick Swisher once scored from the on deck circle on a sac fly.
True story.
Thanks Doreen.
MaineYankee July 12th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
GB7
Having seen them both in person who hit the longer HR, The Babe or The Mick?
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Do the letters “F.O.” mean anything to you?
You need to ask Randy about that one.
btw, Arrested Development the movie is supposedly on track to be released sometime in 2011, but we’ll see
Interesting stuff, GB7.
My only question is this….
What the hell do Ted Williams and Ty Cobb know about hitting a baseball? LOL.
# kevin July 12th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
what a shame that Arrested Development was canceled so soon. even like as recently as last year, my brother and i were still tivoing it and watching the whole run again from first episode to last. they would show ‘em in order on like HDnet or something.
really one of my favorite shows ever. it was a tragedy that it wasn’t appreciated enough. maybe some of the humor was too intelligent. i don’t know. but that show kicked ass. the Bluths will always have a place in my heart.
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Kevin, you should get the DVDs. I own all three seasons (and I probably watch them a little too much) LOL
Erin, I would try to have a Sesame Street discussion but would probably disappoint. But, all in all, my favorites are Bert and Ernie.
So, is Erica from N.Y. who commented not the original?
GB7
Erica is the one that’s good with acronyms. Maybe she can decipher it for me.
# Austinmac July 12th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Erin, I would try to have a Sesame Street discussion but would probably disappoint. But, all in all, my favorites are Bert and Ernie.
So, is Erica from N.Y. who commented not the original?
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Very good choice-Bert and Ernie are my absolute favorites!!
Erica in NY is the original Erica
Maine-
I think GB is saying “Front Office”. That the front office types would know.
You’re welcome, Fran.
Austinman-
Erica from NY is our Erica.
Cobb did say that he had never seen anybody as fast….that Mantle from the right side was faster than anybody he had ever seen from the left side going to first base. Cobb was not much of a fan of what he considered the modern ball players, especially power hitters.
Girardi:
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0.....?q=Yankees
erin, you’re right, I should. i don’t really know what i haven’t yet actually. maybe i just needed a female to tell me what to do
i mean that is a show that although there aren’t a ton of episodes, they just don’t get old for me. i was super excited about the movie until i heard George michael and maybe someone else wouldn’t be in it, but it seems like everyone is on board now.
Jeter:
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0.....?q=Yankees
Robbie and Swish with Vernon Wells:
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0.....?q=Yankees
Good, I knew we lost her for awhile. Kids today.
This is adorable-
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0.....?q=Yankees
Hard to believe that as great a hitter as Ted Williams was, he never got to 3,000 career hits and never had a 200 hit season.
GreenBeret7 July 12th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Hard to believe that as great a hitter as Ted Williams was, he never got to 3,000 career hits and never had a 200 hit season.
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He walked too much LOL
Just curious if Gardner’s time has ever been posted.
About that scoring from first on a sac fly, it couldn’t happen in today’s ballparks, but some of those old parks were huge, plus if someone with an arm like Johnny Damon you might be able to do it. There were a lot of stories from the Negro League that came from word of mouth, few witnesses, so its tough to tell how much embellishment went on with some of them.
Just like the fish that got away stories the tale tends to grow with retelling. Paige was one who would tell stories about players and each time the feats were a little bit better.
GB–What’s up with Vechionacci? He has been a disappointment for quite awhile, but he is now hitting. He’s isn’t old for the league either.
I for one am not buying into how great Mantle was until I hear Matt break down his weaknesses…
John Kruk goes from picking Cano who wasn’t even in the derby, to now going with Chirs Young, a guy who would totally shock me if he won. i would bet on Ortiz or Miguel Cabrera.
Damned. I never realized just how big Corey Hart really is. He looks like a lumberjack. He’s almost as big as Adam Dunn. Adam Dunn with a glove and speed and minus the strikeouts.
GB, hart is big, but he’s more wiry than Dunn. like he is probably as tall but more lanky and he has some huge power due to his size and leverage.
i’m from Houston and saw Adam Dunn once in a mall around here. he’s from the area also. the guy is freaking mammoth. and he reminds of of Will Ferrell.
reminds me*
I wonder if we will get to hear from Theo Epstein about the State of the Red Sox during the Derby tonight.
Mac, I don’t know what’s up with Vechionacci. He’s been around for 7 years but, he’s only 23. Perhaps he’s loke Adrian Beltre and matured late, but, hitting with power and average? He’s really turning it up. They moved him to 1st base.
GB7
He looks and swings alot like Richie Sexson. Doesn’t strike out as much as richie did.
and i should clarify, i’m actually from New Jersey but i grew up in Houston….
let’s go Swish… i think Robbie woulda had a better shot at winning it, but Nick is a better showman.
Hart’s pretty decent size at 6 foot 6 inches and 240. About Dave Winfield size. He’d be a perfect corner outfielder/DH.
Wonder what it would cost to fit ole Corey Hart for pinstripes?
Thanks for the props and the memories in a previous thread, Max Power.
That reminds me, I should be playing more internet poker.
GB7
I found a pitcure of Hart.
http://www.acadiamagic.com/ban.....unyan.html
I don’t know, but, that’s a lotta stripes. He’s on the market, too.
MaineYankee July 12th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
GB7
I found a pitcure of Hart.
http://www.acadiamagic.com/ban…..unyan.html
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LMAO. Looked like Hart’s little brother. Maybe it was just the camera angle, though.
nick, do you play on PokerStars? i’ve been trying to make myself play more also but i’m too lazy. once i get my regular computer back, that’s what ill be doing. need more $.
GB7
He played for the Maine Lumberjacks.
Blake-
Cody Ross, Or Willingham might cost less than Hart.
Hart is only 28 years old. He won’t come cheap.
GreenBeret7 July 12th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Hard to believe that as great a hitter as Ted Williams was, he never got to 3,000 career hits and never had a 200 hit season.
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He lost 3 years in WW11 and 2 years in Korea as a Marine pilot. Otherwise he might have exceeded those numbers.
No, bodog, but it’s been a while since I’ve played. Much better than gambling.
Congratulations MK. There’s a lid for every pot.
Joelsherman1 Congrats to pal Mike Kay, who called me about an hour ago to say got engaged to newscaster Jodi Applegate. Only the best for 2 nice people
MTU,
I think Ross would cost less…willingham will be pretty pricey too though I’d imagine. I think any one of those three would be great additions though.
“Joelsherman1 Congrats to pal Mike Kay, who called me about an hour ago to say got engaged to newscaster Jodi Applegate. Only the best for 2 nice people”
OMG, some woman has agreed to marry Michael Kay? Did she have no other choice?
holy mother of god. Michael Kay just got engaged!
http://zellspinstripeblog.com/.....applegate/
“There’s a lid for every pot.”
But is there a lid that will fit his massive head?
BloggingBombers A-Rod on his return to the All-Star Game: “I certainly didn’t like not being here last year. It makes me appreciate this even a little more”
Blake-
I don’t mean to harp on it but I think we need an EIG badly, and an upgrade to Russo.
Ty Wiggington would be perfect but we’ll never get him.
# pat July 12th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Congratulations MK. There’s a lid for every pot.
Joelsherman1 Congrats to pal Mike Kay, who called me about an hour ago to say got engaged to newscaster Jodi Applegate. Only the best for 2 nice people
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Wow. Congrats, MK.
# Nick in SF July 12th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
“There’s a lid for every pot.”
But is there a lid that will fit his massive head?
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“holy mother of god. Michael Kay just got engaged!”
I just saw a picture of her. All I have to say is that there must be something to Michael Kay that the rest of the women in the world don’t see because she could do much better.
Another shot of Jeter:
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0.....?q=Yankees
Alex and K-Long
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0.....?q=Yankees
wow, she’s actually pretty. i’m shocked she couldn’t do better than that. at least she isn’t like 20 years younger than him. i’m down with the age difference.
MTU,
Yea I agree that Wiggington would be a nice fit. However I think they would have to greatly overpay to get him seeing as he plays for the O’s. He’s a good utility guy but his current play is much closer to what he really is than how he played earlier in the season IMO…I think the price will be more than he’s worth
“All I have to say is that there must be something to Michael Kay that the rest of the women in the world don’t see because she could do much better.”
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Don’t fall prey to the fallacy of the predetermined outcome.
We frequent a restaurant that Michael Kay does and we’ve seen them there enought that I expect an invitation to the wedding.
Oh, give the guy a break (Michael Kay). He’s trying to find happiness. He should be wished nothing but the best.
Blake-
I agree too pricey. Too much Yankee tax.
You guys don’t get it. Michael Kay is a ladies man. He has so much game that ladies just fall out of the chair when listening to Michael Kay’s voice on YES. LOL !
BloggingBombers Hughes, on the Yankees’ All-Star charter flight from Seattle to Anaheim: “There were about 18 Pettittes on the plane.”
LOL
pat July 12th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
We frequent a restaurant that Michael Kay does and we’ve seen them there enought that I expect an invitation to the wedding
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pat, think you can score an invite for me too?
Blake-
Any ideas on an EIG ?
scpast @jnorris427 @mashmore98 Jason Bristol of CBS 21 Harrisburg reports @trentonthunder ‘s Brandon Laird has been scratched from EL All Star Game
Phil must be just dying right now – unlike the last time he was in So Cal, he won’t be skipped and won’t miss pitching in front of his family and friends. The part I like best about the ASG is watching the players interact with each other…………
Will they serve condiments at the reception?
Invite for Torre?
Does the Underbelly get representation at the wedding?
Braun, Ethier, Hart might be the worst defensive OF all-time. Maybe even worse than Manny, Kemp, Ethier.
Ethier, probably the worst defender in baseball, is playing CF.
LOL
Erin
If I get one, I’ll leave the hubby home and you can be my plus 1.
I can’t believe John Kruk didn’t pick Ortiz to win the Homerun Derby since he picked the Sox to win the AL east, and he said the Sox have the best farm system in baseball.
pat July 12th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Erin
If I get one, I’ll leave the hubby home and you can be my plus 1
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awesome. Will your husband mind that I’m taking his spot?
“Oh, give the guy a break (Michael Kay). He’s trying to find happiness. He should be wished nothing but the best.”
I didn’t say that I didn’t wish him the best. I’m just surprised that he could hook such an attractive lady.
I think it’s kinda ballsy for Ortiz to participate in the HR derby. You get *busted* as a steroids user and then you enter a HR contest? Very ballsy.
The fallacy of the pre-determined pre-nup?
You guys and gals are sure being harsh on MKay.
I mean I’m a dude and not CR9 but it’s not like Kay is some loser. He has a damn good job and is a good enough speaker to be able to talk basically all day long. Not to mention a gal could get lost for days gazing at his forehead
MTU,
If they could pry away a Lindstrom or maybe Kerry Wood away without giving away upper level prospects then OK, do it.
I wouldn’t give up any of their better prospects for a relief pitcher….I just don’t like it. Too much variation in production for me.
If they can’t get a guy for mid level prospects then I think they are still good enough to make the playoffs despite their current bullpen. They have the best EIG from 2009 on their roster and when he gets closer to his innings limit they can shift him to the bullpen to set up Mo for the playoffs. Ideally, the other guys will step it up in addition to that. We’ll just have to wait and see….lot of teams need relief pitching and I’m think the price tags will be steep for what you get.
“Hard to believe that as great a hitter as Ted Williams was, he never got to 3,000 career hits and never had a 200 hit season”
GB7:
Many seem to overlook the fact that Ted missed 5+ years of his prime serving in WWII and the Korean War Williams finished his career with 2,654 hits and 521 HRs. Factoring in the 5+ seasons that he missed, one can imagine how impressuve those hitting categories would have been had he played during those seasons.
Mickey Mantle was my boyhood idol and no one impreswsed me more than The Mick. As a youngster, I saw some prodigious Homeruns over the 457-Ft sign at Old Yankee Stadium in 1959, 1960 and 1961.
Likely Mick was the most gifted baseball player of his time. Sadly, he did not have the discipline necessary to take care of his body or who knows what records he would have established.
Harmon Killebrew was Mick’s equal in hitting tape measure Homeruns, but could never match Mantle’s overall talent.
As the years passed,however, and I developed a more mature perspective of the game, I grudgingly acknowledged that the guy in centerfield over on the other side of NY and relocated to San Francisco was the best all-around ballplayer of his time.
Laura
I agree it’s very ballsy. But Some Red Sox fans are still in denial about Ortiz’s drug use. Yeah like every guy on that 2003 list is guilty but Ortiz is innocent LOL !
Okay, place your bets. Who wears the homerun crown tonight?
I’m going Cabrera.
LathamJoe, I got to see them both too and they both were incredible. Watching Mays catch a fly was a thing of beauty. And Mick had more hustle than anyone – and that swing of his… wow.
I think Swish has a really good chance tonight. It’ll be tough for a RH hitter to win it in that ball park.
blake,
Agreed, also Swisher has more of a HR stroke than some of the other guys.
I hate to say it though but I’m going with Papi as the winner tonight.
Re: trading for bullpen help – Remember how Eric Gagne was going to guarantee the Red Sox made the playoffs in 2007? He almost singlehandedly sabotaged them.
I’m with blake, above, if the price is reasonable enough, then sure, but otherwise, it ain’t worth it.
Patrick,
Yea, I really hate to say it but if I were betting on this thing I’d go with Big Paw paw. I actually thing either Swish or Ortiz will win it.
Laura – Seth Everett sucks! July 12th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
“Joelsherman1 Congrats to pal Mike Kay, who called me about an hour ago to say got engaged to newscaster Jodi Applegate. Only the best for 2 nice people”
OMG, some woman has agreed to marry Michael Kay? Did she have no other choice?
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There are reports that a professional baseball poster named Matt proposed to Jodi, but, she couldn’t stand that constant verbal instructions and techniques on the proper way to put on her panties and shoes. She said it made her homicidal.
Michael Kay upstages them all and wins the home run crown!
The twist: no one can lift it.
Blake-
I think they need someone. I think that’s why they were so thrilled with the Lee idea. Solved a number of problems in one fell swoop.
You know I have always been one of Joba’s biggest supporters but I do not think he is suited to the EIG role at this time. Not sure if D-Rob is ready either.
No one else seems to fit the bill. An EIG should be lockdown IMO. We got spoiled with YMH last season. I am sure the Yankees would love to place Phil there at the right time time. I want someone to hold the fort until then.
You are also absolutely right about the variability of relievers. Just look what happened this season. No one would have predicted that our BP would have the issues it has.
I’m confident Cash is going to find a solution.
I haven’t seen Noesi pitch and I missed his inning yesterday, but those who have watched him:
Does he have stuff that could play up in the bullpen?
His K and BB rate seem promising for a bullpen arm.
Also, what about Phelps?
One thing that MLB absolutely does better than any other sport is the all-star game. I love it, whether it counts or not.
GreenBeret7
HAHA That was funny !
LGY-
The eight inning guy has to be very consistent IMO. Almost like a closer in waiting.
Not sure an unproven guy like Noesi fits that bill. Though he does seem to have great stuff.
Same with Phelps. Not enough experience for the role.
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Loved Berman’s act 30 years ago, but now…..ugh.