Postgame notes: In appreciation of Thames and Rivera
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Notes on Aug 12, 2010 
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The Yankees expected big things from Mariano Rivera this year. They expected small contributions from Marcus Thames. In so many ways, both have done more than the Yankees could have hoped.
One night after taking his first loss since May 18, Rivera was perfectly not perfect. He gave up a lead-off triple in a one-run game, then retired three all-stars in a row. Austin Kearns made a nice catch against Michael Young, Josh Hamilton chopped an inside pitch back to the mound and Vlad Guerrero grounded to third.
“I’m thinking, we’re in a tough spot here, but if anyone can do it, Mo can,” Joe Girardi said.
Thames was hitting third for two reasons: 1. Mark Teixeira is gone and 2. The Rangers had a left-handed starter on the mound. Thames biggest hits came after that lefty was gone, when Thames was the best option against right-handed relievers.
“I know my role,” Thames said. “But if I’m in there against a righty late in the game, I’m going to grind it out and try to have a good at-bat, try to do something to help the team… I’m not going to put any pressure on myself and go out and try to be Tex.”
• Girardi said nothing has changed regarding Teixeira. Barring some unexpected change, Teixeira will be with the team in Kansas City.
• Rivera on his reaction to the lead-off triple: “I don’t think about it. I just have to focus on the guy at the plate. That’s the one that’s going to do damage, not the guy at third base.”
• Good job by pinch runner Curtis Granderson to getting to third base on that wild pitch in the ninth. “That ball came off the wall hard,” Girardi said. “Without that speed, that’s probably a different play.”
• Javier Vazquez admitted being frustrated by his lack of velocity, but his fastball was slightly higher than it was in his last start, which Girardi called encouraging.
• Girardi on the misplayed rundown in the fourth: “We just botched it. I don’t’ know any other way to describe it. We messed it up. One late throw. Jorge held onto it just a second too long.”
• Cliff Lee seems to pitch a complete game every night, but the Yankees got him out after 6.1 innings tonight. He’d thrown a complete game in two of his previous three starts against the Yankees, and he’s lasted at least eight innings in his past 10 starts overall. “You start looking at his pitch count,” Girardi said. “His pitch count was starting to get up there, it was hot and you start wondering, maybe he’ll make a few mistakes and maybe we can get him out of there.”
• It will go largely overlooked, but the Yankees bullpen — even before Rivera — was terrific. Sergio Mitre gave them 1.2 hitless innings, then Kerry Wood went 2 scoreless.
• The Yankees truck out 17 times, tying a franchise record.
• Neftali Feliz blew a save for the first time since May 11, ending a streak of 20 consecutive save opportunities.
Associated Press photo of Rivera and Brett Gardner
Thanks, Chad! Good stuff………………
I really like Kerry Wood; I don’t know why, but he’s already a favorite of mine. I hope he succeeds and ends his career (whenever that comes) on good note.
Rivera’s quote says it all – he’s just mind-numbingly great.
Thames has done a great job – I’m glad we don’t have to see him out in the field again, lol.
Javy is a case study in frustration; I have to assume he’s lost his stuff because the innings he’s pitched have caught up with him. Watch him bounce back next year for another team, lol
Berkman I think had a good at bat – nice to see the newbies contribute.
Phil is on pace to throw about 185 innings right now.
My gut is that they probably want to cap him off a bit below that. 175 has been the widely speculated number, but I think they could very well be flexible up to 185. Its ten innings.
I’m sure when they set that cap, however, they probably didn’t consider that Young Master Phil could be this team’s game 2 starter in the playoffs. If that’s the case then they’ll probably want to be a little more stringent about limiting his regular season innings.
If he’s going to be skipped once my gut says it’ll come in the beginning of September. By then hopefully Boston will be in the rearview mirror firmly and the playoffs will be all but a formality. More importantly, hopefully he can string together a few more strong starts and be looking at 16 wins or so to kick off the month.
Give him a blow then, and then let him find his rhythm again as October draws closer.
CB, I can see that happening re: Montero/DH next year (not at the beginning, though). Very interesting……..
G-C, if he doesn’t have a ton of hard innings, then I hope the Yanks would be flexible. They did say in ST that they are looking at the types of innings Phil has – and early in the year, he had a LOT of easy ones.
I hate the idea of skipping him, but if they do – I hope it’s just once. It’s easy to say give him a blow, but he really seems to need that routine of pitching every 5 days. I guess if it’s just one start, it’s no big deal – I can’t disagree with what you said.
I would just like to see him get his swing and miss stuff back…….
Montero truly is an interesting in rare case. Not since probably Miggy, as CB as said, has there been a bat this developed at a young age. But his defense at least for right now realy does lag behind his bat so the Yanks will have an interesting situation on their hands. Playing for the Marlins is def different than the Yanks even though both were pennant race situations. Should be a fun september
Cano Ya Know
What are you talking about? Political cheap shot? I couldn’t care less what political affiliation George Bush has.
I was merely perturbed earlier in the game seeing Bush and wife with Nolan Ryan cheering at the Yankees misfortune.
I think Montero will be on the Opening Day roster.
Of course Bush is cheering for the Rangers. He used to own the team and is a native Texan. Not a huge shock lol.
B, for the most part its still there.
The start before last I’d be willing to guess that he had anywhere from 12-15 swings and misses on his fastball. He just wasn’t getting the swings and misses with two strikes for the most part, so no one really noticed. But his fastball was almost untouchable and he was pitching with a bad head cold.
In his last start he pitched like a seasoned veteran. His pitch count was up near 65 or so after two innings. The only way he was getting through that game alive was if he modified his approach, threw a bunch of cutters early in counts and tried to induce contact. He did he ended up tossing 6 innings of 2 run ball against Boston, his second really good start against them this year.
Bear in mind that his strikeout rate is still the best of anyone on the staff by a good margin. And Sabathia, Burnett, and Vazquez have made their careers off of getting people to swing and miss.
Tyler
Of course I know all that, and I wasnt shocked. I was angry. Im not shocked when Peter Gammons slurps on the Red Sox, considering he’s been a lifetime fan and holds lifetime season tickets, but that doesn’t stop me from being angry!
Two guys that should not be overlooked in the jobs they did against a hard hitting team are Mitre and Wood. That game could have easily gotten out of hand in a hurry.
CR-
Eh don’t take things so personally. Just know that without the Yankees teams like the Rangers would probably have folded up 10 years ago. People hate the Yanks and root against them for a reason. It’s because they probably can’t beat them and wish that their team was like them.
The game thread was a riot! I especially liked the post that criticized Yankee fans who accused the Yankees of not having any heart after the poster himself trashed them throughout the game! Good stuff!!!
Looks like I missed a great game.
I’m sorry that I missed mick’s question to me last night. I never got a chance to answer it. mick, you wondered if I ever got tired of praising myself. The answer is no, I never get tired of praising myself. After all, my fandom is nothing if not praiseworthy. But thanks for asking!
Pepitone,
Are you the real deal I used to watch on TV and occasionally at the Stadium?
There are several players’ names on here and I figured people just chose their favorites.
If you are Joe…thanks a million for all the good memories.
I could definitely see the Yanks carrying 3 catchers at some point next year. Posada and maybe John Buck to start and then adding Montero later in the season. I only expect Posada to catch 2-3 times a week so an everyday guy will have to split time with him. They need to protect themselves against Posada breaking down and we have seen Cervelli is not an everyday guy. But I could see Posada and Montero splitting catcher and the Dh spot. It all depends on when they think Montero’s defense is ready.
Hi Bets! Who were tonight’s game heroes? I perused the game thread to see whether any fan offed her or himself when the game was 6-1, but I didn’t look at the box score yet or get the sense of what really turned things around.
For me the best time to post is late at night or in the AM-midday. I don’t wish to compete with the nut jobs
# SAS August 12th, 2010 at 2:07 am
Pepitone,
Are you the real deal I used to watch on TV and occasionally at the Stadium?
There are several players’ names on here and I figured people just chose their favorites.
If you are Joe…thanks a million for all the good memories.
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Haha, he’s not, but he and another poster (I forget who), were going back and forth with some absolutely wonderful stories about Joe earlier. It was really enjoyable stuff to read.
HOHOHO,
I thought not because of his use of language.
# SAS August 12th, 2010 at 2:17 am
HOHOHO,
I thought not because of his use of language.
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Haha, that’s another story…
Is Montero really that much worse than Posada or Montero defensively at this point? I seriously doubt it.
SAS or IIOIIOIIO (or both) – can you characterize tonight’s game for me? Did you have a sense of confidence in the Yanks coming back? Were there any particular game heroes – anyone who had a lot of hits in the game, etc.? How was Javy? Were the runs on him?
Thanks for any information you can give me.
*Posada or Cervelli*
Too late to post.
Alright I’m out for the night. Road tripping from St. Louis to KC with some kids from the baseball team. Only Yank fan on the trip so should be some good drunken fun going to all 4 games. Cya guys on Monday!
Trisha,
I missed the end of the game. I was as surprised as you were to see the final score. Sorry I can’t be more helpful, but it is not always possible to see every game as you know. I know that Mariano allowed a triple to first batter and proceeded to get the next 3 outs without the run scoring.
Good stuff for a change. I didn’t read the game thread because I get too annoyed by it.
Tyler,
Have a wonderful time and root hard for the team.
# trisha – true pinstriped blue August 12th, 2010 at 2:21 am
SAS or IIOIIOIIO (or both) – can you characterize tonight’s game for me? Did you have a sense of confidence in the Yanks coming back? Were there any particular game heroes – anyone who had a lot of hits in the game, etc.? How was Javy? Were the runs on him?
Thanks for any information you can give me.
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Javy gave up every run. The board was, predictably, killing him. Most posters said things like “this game is over,” etc once Javy was taken out in the 5th. I guess you couldn’t blame them (too much), as Lee was on the mound, but we slowly chipped away from 6-1 to 6-2 and eventually, we tied the game against Feliz in the 9th. I would have to say that, believe it or not, Marcus Thames was the hero of the game. He hit like crazy tonight and really did a wonderful job.
All in all, it was a wonderful comeback, one that many on the board were proclaiming as the best of the year. I haven’t thought about it enough to see whether I agree, but it’s really tough to come up with an argument against that sentiment.
Good night everybody.
# SAS August 12th, 2010 at 2:28 am
Trisha,
I missed the end of the game. I was as surprised as you were to see the final score. Sorry I can’t be more helpful, but it is not always possible to see every game as you know. I know that Mariano allowed a triple to first batter and proceeded to get the next 3 outs without the run scoring.
Good stuff for a change. I didn’t read the game thread because I get too annoyed by it.
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Yes! This is awesome as well. Rivera comes in with the one run lead and gives up a leadoff triple. At that point one poster says something like “Rivera going to poop the bed again.” Rivera (no surprise) goes on to get 3 straight outs, including a nice play on a comebacker, to seal the game. Many of us were discussing earlier just how wonderful he is. Just a typical Rivera, never let the situation get the best of you, save. Good stuff tonight for sure.
Looks like I missed out on heck of a game. I was following it remotely. Saw that we got to 6-4. Then I saw it was 6-5 no outs. Kearns walk, gardner single. Next update we were up 7-6.
Then Mo. Was assured at the very least he would keep it a tie game. Turned out to be a much better ending.
Happy Days are here again.
Does Lee not like pitching in Texas? lol
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“It was one of the hottest games I’ve ever pitched,” Lee said. “But it was hot for both sides. That’s part of playing in Texas; you’ve got to figure out how to play in the heat. That’s an excuse, I’m not going to make excuses. You can’t change the environment, you have to figure out a way to deal with it.”
“In regards to Sanchez, I agree completely. I’ve always liked him, although I’ve had a really hard time finding information on him lately, any updates? For some reason he doesn’t get the attention the other prospects do.”
Sanchez has been by far the best player in the GCL. He’s put up a 1.045 OPS there. Depite missing a bunch of games, he as a chance to win the GCL triple crown. He missed like 2-3 weeks and still leads in HR and RBI’s, IIRC.
Sanchez is considered to be one of the two best 17 year old players in the minors right now with Miguel Sano being the other.
CB-
May I ask where you get your information the prospects? You and several other posters can either see the game, or have a wonderful source for information. I know of several Yankee blogs that claim to cover the minor league prospects, but the information is either scarce, or provided depending on who’s the “hot topic” at the time. I knew Sanchez was injured, but I was unable to find much about his return. Has he been just as effective since then? So hard to believe he 17. My god, think about where you were at that age.
“May I ask where you get your information the prospects?”
Just the usual sources, BA/ BP, etc. I listen and watch minor league games also when I get a chance. GB7 is the best on keeping people updated by following the game.
Sanchez has probably been better in the GCL than Montero was. It is amazing what these kids are able to do at these young ages.
With Montero – think about how good he is with interviews and he doesn’t use a translator. It’s a lot to expect an easy to forget.
# CB August 12th, 2010 at 2:48 am
“May I ask where you get your information the prospects?”
Just the usual sources, BA/ BP, etc. I listen and watch minor league games also when I get a chance. GB7 is the best on keeping people updated by following the game.
Sanchez has probably been better in the GCL than Montero was. It is amazing what these kids are able to do at these young ages.
With Montero – think about how good he is with interviews and he doesn’t use a translator. It’s a lot to expect an easy to forget.
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Yeah, I use baseball reference to keep track of the players, but, while I’m a big fan of statistics, it always feels like something is lost in translation.
Where can you watch the games? I was never aware of a channel that played the games from the Yankee minor league system.
I’m hesitant to claim that Sanchez is going to be a better prospect than Montero (mostly because I don’t want to make a fool of myself), but would I be surprised? Not in the least. I said this in the last thread as a response to another discussion, but where are all these Cashman critics in regard to the wonderful farm system we have created? It’s truly a wonderful time to be a Yankee fan.
In regards to Montero, the language barrier is, to me, more than that–it’s a wall. For a young man to be confident enough to attempt to deal with the media without the safety net of a translator says a lot about his character. Sure, I may be looking too much into things, but, and no disrespect to them, looking at the Japanese players who often use the translator to their advantage, Montero’s approach is refreshing. It’s wonderful experience for his ultimate arrival with the big club.
IIOIIOIIO, you and Ken Phelps and a few others did a really nice job of keeping the faith. I guarantee you that if I were there with you, I would have been in there rooting with you. (no mick, I never tire of praising myself!).
I see the usual suspects gave up right away. Nothing new there.
Nice post by Perlo: ” You want to know if you have character? Look into the mirror when you’re faced with adversity. This blog is filled with accusers, whiners, and quitters.”
Perlo, you couldn’t be more correct.
SAS – I wasn’t surprised by the ending of the game, mainly because I didn’t have any idea about what happened in the game until I got home. I was out of town for most of the day and a good part of the evening. Am I surprised that the Yankees were down 6-1 and came back to win? No. I always believe that until the last out of a game, the Yankees have a short to win it. That’s the confidence I have in this team. After all, I have them winning the world series this year, no question.
Well I guess I’ll turn in. Nice thing to come home to, the Yankee win.
# trisha – true pinstriped blue August 12th, 2010 at 3:00 am
Well I guess I’ll turn in. Nice thing to come home to, the Yankee win.
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Have a good night’s sleep, hope to see you around the game thread tomorrow, we could use all the help we can get!
“Now came Thames, the author of the Yankees’ only two walk-off wins this season”
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-.....id=5457398
Wally Matthews, don’t you cover the New York Yankees? I mean, THE NEW YORK YANKEES?
Meet Nick Swisher, author of another walkoff win, a walkoff any true Yankees fan would remember for a lifetime.
Just read the Matthews piece. Interesting how he said Lee would become the de facto ace of the staff.
What an awkward situation. Makes me wonder how hard the Yankees will pursue Cliff Lee. I mean, they’ll give him the offer, but will they give him the treatment that Sabathia received? On top of an offer that Sabathia couldn’t refuse, nor negotiate any higher?
Hard to believe that the Yankees would pay more than they’re paying CC. Would Lee prefer to be the lone ace? Or is he okay with being a co-ace? You know that Texas and Boston will make the decision tough for him.
Matthews doesn’t know jack. Lee isn’t getting what 161M like CC because he’s 32 years old which means he was three years older than CC, when he signed his contract. I can see Lee getting a max of 22M per for 6 years which is overpaying due to that 6th year.
What a great game! Have to confess I went to bed after the 7th, but only b/c I had to get up early. After they got Cliff out of the game and scored a few runs, I had a good feeling about the outcome. I figured it was safe to record the end and watch it this am before work.
So to all the complainers out there
The Yankees can beat Cliff Lee
The Yankees can win w/ Javy
The Yankees can win with “this line up”
The Yankees can win w/o Tex
Jeter/GGBG/Thames can come thru
and the Yankees are still in first place w/ the best record in baseball
hope that covers it!
The other day I read a Dallas paper that said the Rangers would top out at 5 years at $117.5M for Lee. That would be quite an offer. I don’t know what basis they had for saying that other than the Rangers have new ownership and have drawn well this year.
I am counting on the Sabathia/Lee connection to get Cliffy to NY
Kate-
Last night proves the old saying “The bigger they are the harder they fall.”
Cliff Lee will still look really good in Pinstripes.
On any given night any Pitcher can be beaten no matter how good.
that is the beauty of baseball, you just never know what you might see
hope your family member continues to make good progress
Well a nice win last night for the Yankees.
I had the number right for the Rangers at 6 but I really thought the Yankees would not make us sweat and score 10.
Great game for Thames, Jeter, and GGBG…
I did not know this until last night but that was the Yankees 36th come from behind win.
Not bad for a team with no heart.
Kate-
Thanks.
I have four very good words for today.
Out of the hospital.
MTU
that is excellent!
I have no problem with posters being concerned, obviously on paper this match up favored the Rangers. It is the people who are willing to call the game over before it is even played that bug me.
i will admit to being one of the “game over” people after the score was 6-2 and jeter just scored on a wild pitch (thankfully because the next three all struck out). I believe that was the low point of the game. Hard to believe they lose to Wilson but still can win a game started by Cliff Lee. Like they always say – you gotta play the game.
“The other day I read a Dallas paper that said the Rangers would top out at 5 years at $117.5M for Lee.”
One of the downsides to the stablization of the Rangers ownership is this very issue. I have no idea what they’ll have for a budget, but they only have $32M committed to next year’s. There are a couple of arbitration cases of concern in Hamilton and Wilson (both arb 3′s) and Cruz (arb 1). Also have an option on Vlad. If they’re willing to go back to the days of ’02-’03 where they were carrying a payroll around $100M, they can afford to do this with Lee. $23.5M per? That’s a lot of scratch and a little more than Sabathia is making. Wonder if the Rangers would seriously go that far…..and whether the Yankees would be.
Kate-
I agree. Concern is reasonable. Lee is an excellent pitcher and Texas a good hitting team.
But that is why they play the games on the field and not on paper, or in some computer.
There is inherent unpredictability built into the game of baseball.
It makes for lot’s of surprises over the course of a 162 game season.:)
“I am counting on the Sabathia/Lee connection to get Cliffy to NY”
Won’t mean a thing without the $$$$.
If the Rangers want to give Lee 117.5mil for 5 years they can have him.
He is worth more than AJ, Lackey, and Beckett, but not CC.
5 years 105mil should get it done…
now come on Billy D, you don’t think the Yankees will make Cliff a good offer? I think Lee’s connection w/ CC will be the cherry on top
With this economy I’d be shocked if Lee got $ 20 M plus a year. I can’t imagine the Yanks going that route even if Andy retires.
He’s a terrific pitcher but he does turn 32 this month and has had at least some physical issues in his career. If Texas offers him five years @ $ 23.5 M a year he’d be insane to turn it down.
Great win last night and nice to see Kearns make a significant contribution with that catch. Berkman drove in a run and Wood was outstanding. Maybe Cashman didn’t mess up at the deadline after all……
Anxious to see the the “new” Granderson swing but not expecting too
much.
These should be the “tweaks” not the final version.
Nowhere to go but up. Right ? Not much left to lose.
The Yankees “covet” Cliff Lee. They were willing to give up top prospect Montero for him in the blink of an eye. You can probably count on the Yankees to overpay for him.
If the the Yankees want Lee (and they do) he will be ours.
“now come on Billy D, you don’t think the Yankees will make Cliff a good offer?”
I’m certain they will. Just sayin’ that in the end, money is going to be all that matters. He’s expressed a willingness to extend with both Philly and Seattle in the past. Not saying this in a negative way, but he’ll pitch for anyone willing to pay him. If Texas is seriously considering offering the money suggested above (consider also the tax implication of Texas versus NY), all the friendship in the world probably isn’t going to matter.
CC and Lee were stablemates over in Cleveland and now they will be
reunited in NY.
It is only fitting.
Poor Cleveland.
Bill-
I agree with you. Lee is 100% mercenary IMO. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
G-C, good point about Phil….striking out more hitters would have meant more pitches thrown and the Yankees would have had to go to the pen early.
Trish, Thames was the final hero, but the pen deserves major kudos…………
Will Montero be the first player ever to hit a baseball out of NYS ?
He has the power to do it. The Yankees had to buy extra insurance because of it.
Light Tower and innocent bystander Insurance.
I know. Let him get to the majors first.
I can dream can’t I ?
I didn’t bother to watch the game last night. With all the doom and gloom from this board recently I figured I’d save myself the hassle. Heck, I didn’t even read any of the threads, just immediately clicked on comments.
So, I’m guessing Lee pitched a complete 2 hit game and the Yankees lost 8-0? And Thames looked like he didn’;t belong batting int he 3 hole, right? I’m sure Jeter didn’t come through and Gardner just watched pitches go by him. Arod probably made an error of some sort. Javy was toast after the first inning so now the bullpen is shotfor the next day or so?
I mean, that’s what I gathered from all the comments yesterday about what was going to happen last night.
You would think some of these “fans” (or idiots as I like to call them) would believe in their team just a little bit.
IF Lee signs, CC would still be considered the ace – after all he’s done for the Yankees? It’s not even a question in my mind……….
Betsy-
Nothin’ wrong with having two Stallions to lead the herd. Right ?
No way Cliff Lee stays in Texas with that heat. Last night’s game would have ended differently if it wasn’t so hot. I can’t see him wanting to pitch in that environment long term.
“Javy was toast after the first inning so now the bullpen is shotfor the next day or so?”
In your paragraph of hyperbole, this is the one which comes closest to the truth. Part about Vazquez being toast early on came to fruition. He had nuttin’, and it was all slow.
MTU, of course not, lol – but the point is that Wally is wrong or, at least, that I disagree with him.
MTU
If some other team offers Lee more $$ just send the dogs after them.
Kate
I think you need to turn in your membership to the Universe if you can’t support the team all the way.
MTU
Did you notice Gardner tried to take out the Yankees future co-ace?
I agree with Laura. Texas is the only place in MLB where it can still be 90-plus in the seventh inning of a night game. What pitcher would volunteer for that? One who only cared about max $$$ I would guess.
If anyone needs a retractable dome it’s those guys…. plus it wouldn’t hurt Tampa either.
Then again, why on earth doesn’t the new stadium in the Meadowlands have one?
Betsy-
I know you read the gossip columns. Oops. I mean’t sporstwriters.
And of course that is your right. Not knocking YOU for it.
For me, the only use I have for most of it is to give my dogs a place to pee other than on the lawns of neighbors I may dislike.
If I had a parakeet. It would be good for lining the cage also.
MTU, I didn’t read it………….M was the one who posted about it.
MTU
You wouldn’t know about this, but the paper is good for starting the fire in the wood stove too.
Maine-
Yeah. What was he thinking ? Was he jealous of him ? Bad blood already ?
Seriously. I did think WBOSGGBG looked much more like the first half guy.
Maine Yankee
you, as a former dairy farmer, should appreciate how early 4:30 is!
Maine-
Surprise ! Actually I would.
MTU
I thought even that first at bat he hit it well. It took a very good effort to get it.
If it had fallen in it was a triple.
Betsy-
Sorry. Then I’ll just re-route that post to m.
No problem, lol
Maine-
Bret is so fast that if the ball gets thru the infield it’s in danger of becoming a triple.
I’m trying to set up a race with him and one of the Roadrunner’s out here.
Should draw huge crowds.
My money is on Bret by a hare.
Kate
Yesd I do.
It was very hard to get up mornings when the Yankees were in the playoffs.
I just would take short naps leaning against the cow while milking.
MTU August 12th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Maine-
Bret is so fast that if the ball gets thru the infield it?s in danger of becoming a triple.
I?m trying to set up a race with him and one of the Roadrunner?s out here.
Should draw huge crowds.
My money is on Bret by a hare.
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You better let Nick know. He might want in on that.
Maine-
Is it true that cows really sleep standing up, and are easy to tip over ?
Can’t prove it by me.
I never tipped one.
I did ride them at times.
They weren’t to cooperative though.
Maine-
I get the feeling Nick would take a bet on wether the Sun would rise.
He’s already got Bret snookered for 25 on cc.
Maine-
Did any of yours give Chocolate milk on demand ?
Kate
I’ll give you a pass.
I do remember 4:30.
MTU
No, but sometimes it looked like strawberry milk.
Maine-
I sure wish Randy would come back.
Between GB, you, me and Randy we could set up one hell of a game of Zingers.
I think GB drove Randy off though. He really likes to abuse him.
Maine-
Yikes ! I would think that can’t be too good.
Any of them named Elsie ?
MTU
I think randy hasn’t figured out how to register.
Or he was one of the imposters that registration got rid of.
Maine-
How big was your farm ? How much acreage ? Where located ?
What type of cows ?
I’m still pretty jazzed up over the game last night. It was a special win.
The Yanks may not win that game without the deadline moves cashman made. All 3 contributed (berkman and Wood in big ways).
Also, can we stop this
MTU
NO. But they all had names.
Too many to remember though so we usually refered to them by their #.
We had between 150 & 200 at our peak.
That was including calves as well.
New Post: Charging out of Texas
MTU August 12th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Maine-
How big was your farm ? How much acreage ? Where located ?
What type of cows ?
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300+ acres
South Paris. It might be hard to find on a map. Only about 4000 people.
Registered Holsteins.
Maine-
You did well Pilgrim.
We have many dairy farms near here. Pass one a lot of times on my way to go Hiking.
I guess you get used to the “odor”.
Some guy out here has an unusal Swiss breed. They look a little like the keys on a Piano with alternating black and white.
Can’t remember the name though. Pretty funky looking.
I interupted myself again…
Can we stop this nonsense about this team not being able to comeback…as was said last night, they have the most come from behind wins in baseball.
Blake-
Sure.
MTU
You don’t even notice the smell.
I know the name of those but am drawing a blank(have to many of those moments).
I’ll remember it at some point and tell you.