Jeter gets on the field, Colon does long toss
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Jun 21, 2011 
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Here’s the latest Associated Press update on the injured Yankees down in Tampa.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees’ shortstop Derek Jeter has resumed onfield work.
The Yankees’ captain threw for the first time Tuesday, including long toss, since going on the 15-day disabled list last week because of a strained right calf.
Jeter also worked out indoors and had treatment at New York’s spring training complex. He’s six hits away from 3,000 in his career.
Jeter limped off the field during a game on June 13 against Cleveland. It’s the first time since 2003 he’s been on the 15-day DL.
Also, right-handed starter Bartolo Colon, sidelined by a strained right hamstring, has started a throwing program that included long toss on Tuesday.
Injured relievers Rafael Soriano (right elbow inflammation) and Damaso Marte (left shoulder surgery) played catch.
The walking wounded take up arms again (so to speak).
Injured relievers Rafael Soriano (right elbow inflammation) and Damaso Marte (left shoulder surgery) played catch.
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I kind of forgot about Marte.
Doc lac, from previous post: besides Hughes’ relief appearance for Clemens in 2007, don’t forget his 7 dominating innings vs Twins last year.
And for those walking wounded who need their legs, Chavez is running on a treadmill.
Injured relievers Rafael Soriano (right elbow inflammation) and Damaso Marte (left shoulder surgery) played catch.
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Ok, but which arms were they using, and how many feet apart were they?
What are the chances of introducing Andruw Jones to Jeff Gilhooley, Shawn Eckhardt and Shane Stant?
YT-
It really PO’ed me when Chavez went down.
I saw him as a difference maker.
So Cashman mentioned last week that a trade might not be for an upgrade but probably for a change of scenery. Which position player can you see being traded for a change of scenery? Swisher is the only one the comes to mind.
Is anyone a little concerned about C.C.’s last 3 outings? He has given up 4,4, and 6 runs in those games. Granted he went deep into games. His last 10 starts he has given up 4 or more runs in 6 of those starts.
Chad–can you find out if the two Yankee South Americans (DePaula and ?–can’t recall name) that are having visa problems are working out with the team in a South American league or camp…or are they just sitting on sidelines wasting development time until the visa issue is cleared up.
SoS
IIRC, CC gets a ton of run support, and pitches to the scoreboard. So, no, not concerned about CC at all.
Bojo-
Not to be too technical but DePaula is from the Dominican I believe.
Not sure about Paniaugua.
Was Soriano catching Colons long toss? Thats gotta be the slowest plane ever from New York to Tampa. He would have been there already if he would have just instead decided to walk.
kate,
Isn’t the pitching to the scoreboard a fallacy? For one thing it’s not too smart given that bullpens can blow up on any given day.
Sometimes you just get beat (Red Sox?) or balls just drop in. But at times you just don’t have it, which he didn’t against the Cubs. That was one time he really needed the run support. IIRC we were losing that game while he was still on the mound.
Off topic:
Note to Butt Selig.
Instead of selling the Dodgers to one of your crony friends how about you let a real competitior have them.
Like Mark Cuban.
Or better yet. That Steve Garvey consortium that I believe includes
Orel Hirschiser.
Nah. It’ll never happen.
Kate,
Your right about the run support and with that comes less intensity/ focus on every pitch. That Red Sox implosion left a bad taste in my mouth and the Cubs jumped on him early to a 4-1 lead i believe. Maybe Im just being too paranoid. I just looked at his stats and those 4 + runs 6 of 10 games got me thinking. Its probably nothing.
SoS June 21st, 2011 at 1:31 pm
So Cashman mentioned last week that a trade might not be for an upgrade but probably for a change of scenery. Which position player can you see being traded for a change of scenery? Swisher is the only one the comes to mind.
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I hear the waters off of Curacao have a great view of the ocean floor if Andruw Jones is intersted.
MTU June 21st, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Bojo-
Not to be too technical but DePaula is from the Dominican I believe.
Not sure about Paniaugua.
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Thanks MTU! Couldn’t remember the name or details.
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CC in one of his recent post game interviews said (paraphrasing of course) when he has that much of a lead, he just goes out and pitches w/o worrying about being too fine on his control. I think the phrase “pitching to the scoreboard” even came up in the interview.
GB-
Let’s even pay the ticket.
Bojo-
My pleasure. That’s a hard name to forget- Paniagua. Sound like a type of Cigar.
MTU–
Actually the Dodger situation is a fascinating topic. On June 30, McCourt won’t have the money to pay the players. If MLB seizes the club and pays them, McCourt loses any chance of squeezing any more money out of club to pay off divorce and other debts. The sale of club probably would have the monies going to pay off debts he incurred.
If McCourt gets an injunction to stop MLB from seizing control, then MLB could just not pay the players and have all of them become FAs.
Great game of cat and mouse. First time I have ever seen anything like it.
I didn’t think he meant that he had any less focus, just that he didn’t have to be as careful as say King Felix, or a pitcher that gets less run support.
MTU June 21st, 2011 at 1:44 pm
GB-
Let’s even pay the ticket.
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If anybody asks, we could say he took up a new hobby…feeding the fish.
We all know the AL is better than the NL. This guy goes through a lot of blah, blah, blah, but finally gets to the point at the end.
http://espn.go.com/blog/SweetS.....ter-league
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GB,
Just be yourself intersted it is.
I thought Jones already had his tickets punched.
Trader,
I would add Liriano to your list and he’s a more realistic target than any of the others. The question is whether the Twins will deal him and if so will the deal him fairly. I don’t know the answers to those questions but a healthy Liriano would have the potential to significantly upgrade the rotation and.make it a more viable WS contended IMO. If Im making a trade then I want the CHANCE of that difference maker.
Bojo-
McCourt. Sounds like McDonald. Only this guy sells BS.
I hope he looses the team. I’m confident he will. Unless he pulls off some other sleazy deal.
Doesn’t deserve the right to own a proud franchise like the Dodgers IMO.
You’re right. It’s a fascinating situation.
All I want out of it are Kerhsaw and Kemp.
That isn’t asking too much. Is it ?
SoS June 21st, 2011 at 1:47 pm
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GB,
Just be yourself intersted it is.
I thought Jones already had his tickets punched.
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I don’t want people to think that I’m an illiterate ass.
Being an ass is enough for me.
The name “Paniagua” in English would be “Breadandwater”
GB-
Instead of Jones rolling his ankle I think he he rolled something else.
Maybe he could set the free-diving record ?
OR better, maybe not ?
MTU June 21st, 2011 at 1:48 pm
All I want out of it are Kerhsaw and Kemp.
That isn’t asking too much. Is it ?
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Add Lopes and it seems reasonable to me. If they became FAs, I’m sure Cashman would be bidding…
I had never seen pix of Jamie McCourt. I was expecting a trophy wife or something. Not sure that I’d want that hanging on the wall, looking at me every day.
kate,
I see what you’re saying. But if a pitcher is saying they’re pitching to the scoreboard, maybe it’s to cover up not having too good control that day?
I can see being more aggressive in the strike zone because you want to put the ball in play. But nibbling and missing location? Usually gets you into trouble.
I think pitchers and their catcher usually have a game plan on how they want to approach a particular lineup. Who to be careful with, who you can attack. In general, I think the good pitchers (that includes CC) try their best to stick to the plan.
Anyway, I think it’s valid to bring up that CC hasn’t looked that great. But he hasn’t hurt us, his ERA still looks good, and usually great for us in the post-season. That’s all that matters!
Isn’t the pitching to the scoreboard a fallacy?
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Yes.
Score was 1-1 when Sabathia allowed the Cubs to take a 4-1 lead. Scoreboard said 2-0 Yankees when he allowed 6 to Boston and it said 0-0 when he allowed 4 to them a couple weeks earlier. In two games against Baltimore in which the Yankees outscored the O’s 28-5, and Sabathia threw 16 innings, allowing 3 runs. He does the best he can, it’s usually very good, and you usually get it for 7 innings. Every so often he hits a bump in the road or doesn’t have his A+ stuff. Still usually keeps his team in the game even when that the case.
Count me among the not worried about him.
Bronx Jeers June 21st, 2011 at 1:51 pm
The name “Paniagua” in English would be “Breadandwater”
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So he comes from a long line of convicts?
As Merv Griffin used to say–”fascinating!”
If McCourt is going to lose it all anyway, he could slap an injunction on MLB and let his players walk. He probably thinks MLB would flinch and pay the payroll rather than let that happen. Bigtime game of chicken.
This is a great article on the travesty that is the McCourt ownership of the Dodgers
http://itsaboutthemoney.net/ar.....-petition/
I had never seen pix of Jamie McCourt. I was expecting a trophy wife or something. Not sure that I’d want that hanging on the wall, looking at me every day.
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Think they met in college. No trophy there.
Jeers-
Any good Ecuadorian players out there ? Wanna scout ?
We know they produce surfers.
And really fine coffee.
GreenBeret7 June 21st, 2011 at 1:52 pm
I had never seen pix of Jamie McCourt. I was expecting a trophy wife or something. Not sure that I’d want that hanging on the wall, looking at me every day.
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And to think–she was the one who cheated on him!
GB-
“So he comes from a long line of convicts?”
LoL. Good one.
Any truth to the rumor that Marte and Soriano tossed sacks of money back and forth while they laughed!!
If McCourt gets an injunction to stop MLB from seizing control, then MLB could just not pay the players and have all of them become FAs.
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Already seeing some legal anaysts saying that any legal action McCourt engages in (suit, injunction, etc) will be soundly thrashed in court. I think Dodgers will be under financially stable ownership by the new year.
I don’t want people to think that I’m an illiterate ass.
Being an ass is enough for me.
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lol GB. What came first the chicken or the egg?
Mell June 21st, 2011 at 1:54 pm
I had never seen pix of Jamie McCourt. I was expecting a trophy wife or something. Not sure that I’d want that hanging on the wall, looking at me every day.
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Think they met in college. No trophy there.
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Wonder what kennel….errr…sorority she belonged to?
good points M and Mell.
I think Selig wants to completely ruin McCourt and set him as an example for any future owner who wants to suck the value out of a franchise. I think Selig might let the players walk if McCourt were to get an injunction–thus further eroding the value of the franchise and hurting McCourt when he does sell it.
GB-
You are BAD.
Got to run.
Catch you later.
Wonder what kennel….errr…sorority she belonged to?
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Kappa Sigma Woof
Which is more likely to be true? CC pitching to the scoreboard or Andruw Jones rolled his ankle while swinging?
I didn’t see the play or anything, but judging from what I read here (I know, dangerous) and the fact that he actually stayed in the game it seems like it was a little white lie.
m June 21st, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Which is more likely to be true? CC pitching to the scoreboard or Andruw Jones rolled his ankle while swinging?
I didn’t see the play or anything, but judging from what I read here (I know, dangerous) and the fact that he actually stayed in the game it seems like it was a little white lie.
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But how could Joe resist that smile?
I think Selig might let the players walk if McCourt were to get an injunction–thus further eroding the value of the franchise and hurting McCourt when he does sell it
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Can’t see it. Dodgers are one of the game’s signature franchises. Selig’s not going to let them go down the hooper.
I think its time to cut Burnett some slack.
His last 10 games. Allowed 4 or more runs 3x.
Allowed 2 or less 6x.
What the problem is?
Marte-As long as he’s ready to take the field by Sept, that’s good enough for me.
Colon-No chance he returns after only 15 days. He might need an extra 8-10 days
I like Robbie’s smile better
Mell-
They should have stayed in Brooklyn where they belonged.
Any good Ecuadorian players out there ? Wanna scout ?
We know they produce surfers.
And really fine coffee.
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It’s the ladies that interest me the most.
And the pork.
Mell June 21st, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Can’t see it. Dodgers are one of the game’s signature franchises. Selig’s not going to let them go down the hooper.
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Selig could do whatever he wants to screw McCourt over, and then rebuild the franchise with MLB money and a special draft. Unusual circumstances would allow him to gets owners to agree. I wouldn’t underestimate either his power or anger.
kate,
In all fairness, if CC admitted to pitching to the scoreboard an interview then he does practice it. But I still don’t think it would explain a period of mediocrity. We still won, but with less run support those W’s would turn to L’s. And with us trying to get some separation from the Sox, those 1 or 2 games that could get away while pitching to the scoreboard could mean something later. It’s something I don’t think CC would do regularly.
Pitching to the scoreboard is having a huge lead and just trying to get outs without using your best pitches and over exherting yourself…especially late in the season. Jack Morris was a prime example, as is Sabathia, quite often. The object is wins, not pretty ERAs. Jim Kaat spoke about that a lot.
mel,
+1
Do the owners finally get on the same page and open up the doors to start the nfl season tomorrow?
Bronx-
I really have to go now.
I want you to think more carefully before you post.
Please consider the juxtaposition of your last 2 sentences.
You’re too funny Man.
See you all later for the game…Make sure to moan and complain about the lineup so we score a lot tonight in support of Gordon.
GB7-
Jack Morris was the 1st pitcher that came to mind.
He practiced that often and you know what-his team won a lot of games, despite the high ERA
The Dodgers situation is simple to understand. The McCourts have been lousy owners who used the Dodgers as a personal bank. Bud Selig wants him gone and that is what will happen after June 30th when Selig and MLB will take the team when McCourt cannot meet payroll and sell it, which won’t be hard.
I think Jones should have done his soccer impression after he rolled that pitch for a dp and went to the ground in agony until the ump called the final out. Then ran back to the outfield without any obvious limp.
btw, I think Soccer(even though i dont watch it) should red card all players that are faking injuries.
Kate,
Robbies smile or Cervi’s stare?
Pitchers do throw different pitches and in different locations depending on the score. For example…..if CC is up 6-0 he might groove a fastball behind in a count 2-0 to challenge the hitter and to prevent a walk…..wheras in a 1-0 game he isn’t doing that.
The only thing Morris worried about was wins and completing games whenever possible. He was pretty good at both. Catfish hunter was another that would do that.
Please consider the juxtaposition of your last 2 sentences.
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Definitely a set-up waiting for a punchline. In baseball terms that’s a big fat meatball.
http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer.....sow-wp2615
And thats why i dont watch soccer. They dont red card on faked injuries but card on this?
I have no real way to back this up…..but I would guess that Sabathia gives up several runs a year with big leads that maybe he doesn’t if the games were closer. That shows up in the ERA over the course of the season.
Saw a lot of games where Kaat, Morris and Hunter had big leads late in games and would throw fastballs over the plate to just get the outs. gave up a lot of solo homers, but, usually finished the job off.
The Yankee answer To starting pitching is in there farm system. Noesi Warren and Phelps need to be evaluated as ML Starters.
Isnt it nice to see the development of Ivan Nova?
SoS,
Not following football. I feel there will be football sooner than later. There’s way too much money involved.
As for the NBA, I think I read that the owners conceded on guaranteed contracts. Which is fine. They just need to stop giving out bad ones, which in general they do. Gilbert Arenas was probably the worst, but otherwise the ones to Kobe, LeBron, et al. Those work out. Dirk debating rest or playing for the German team. Whatcha think? He should go, no?
Joba_62 5 weeks in the bionic arm I believe. Will keep u all updated tho
Robert June 21st, 2011 at 2:17 pm
The Yankee answer To starting pitching is in there farm system. Noesi Warren and Phelps need to be evaluated as ML Starters.
Isnt it nice to see the development of Ivan Nova?
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And just when should Noesi, Warrand & Phelps be promoted to the majors?
Very nice to see Nova go 8 strong last night.
He’s learning as he goes. There will be games where he is on his game and other starts where he won’t get out of the 2nd or 3rd inning.
upstate kate June 21st, 2011 at 2:03 pm
I like Robbie?s smile better
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Who can blame you???
mel,
Just heard today on the radio that the Lakers are thinking about trading Pau for K.Love. Thoughts?
SoS June 21st, 2011 at 2:15 pm
http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer…..sow-wp2615
And thats why i dont watch soccer. They dont red card on faked injuries but card on this?
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It was just one bad call. Every sport has bad calls. Soccer is a great game and is far and away the most popular game in the world.
Erin
thanks for all the Joba updates
SoS
tough choice
SoS,
I love K. Love. I love Pau, too!
I want to see them trade for Howard.
What’s the rule now? If you have an “injury” in soccer, who soon can you come back in?
WCYF,
My point was that there are too many roll around and ACT like you broke a leg. Then hop back up when the yellow/red card comes up. Its ridiculous. I only watch the world cup rooting for Brazil. But other than that, not a second. I think they need to get rid of off sides, acting and widen the goal. A 2-0 game in the first half is usually lights out for the other team. We need 10-8 games.
The GCL Yankees showed plenty of “spart” in their 3-2 win today. Down 1-0, they tied it. Down 2-1, they tied it late. One it in the 9th. 3-2.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.....k_brarok_1
Love would be a huge pickup. The guy does the dirty work and has a perimeter game(avg. more points than pau). If they pull this trade off, i will be crying foul just like the prior Gasol for free tacos trade.
***Won*** it in the 9th. 3-2.
One it in the 9th. 3-2.
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GB,
Intersting?? Did you mean they scored ONE in the ninth or just WON it in the ninth.
I would have went with they win-ded it in the ninth.
Question: Does anybody think Jeter will bat anywhere but 1st or 2nd in the lineup, and if so,where?? Just curious what everyone thinks…
I’ve been up a long time today, OsO. I’m too tired to even blame the dog right now.
SoS — That’s crazy. Why would you want a 10-8 soccer game? A lot of the fun of watching is how important each score is.
I watch every match the Dynamo play here in Houston and go to all the home games. It’s one of my favorite sports and I much prefer it to basketball. The flops are a bit over the top I agree, and that red card on Henry was probably wrong. I don’t know what the rules call for but it seemed from the video like the official wasn’t up for the moment. Removing offsides and widening the goal would take away a whole lot of the skill required.
Oh, happy days. The new phone books are in..the new phone books are in.
And my windows and doors get delivered tomorrow morning.
Doc,
I think that Girardi will be stubborn. That means Gardner gets the shaft. Nothing new there, tho!
I wouldn’t be too excited about the increase in runs since Jeter went on the list. We’re playing against the NL and some not so good ones to boot.
Jeter really belongs in the 6-7-8 range, but the whole L-R-L thing and deference to Jeter makes it difficult.
I don’t think he’s the 9th hitter. Swisher or the catcher would go there before him.
Soriano is such a dope. Only chance he has to endear himself to the fans is to be lights out if he ever comes back. My prediction is that he comes back for an inning and says “something just doesn’t feel right” afterwards.
Unfortunately, he has been such a waste he won’t opt out and we will have to hear about him next year as well as pay him too.
Rob_NY June 21st, 2011 at 2:41 pm
SoS — That’s crazy. Why would you want a 10-8 soccer game? A lot of the fun of watching is how important each score is.
I watch every match the Dynamo play here in Houston and go to all the home games. It’s one of my favorite sports and I much prefer it to basketball. The flops are a bit over the top I agree, and that red card on Henry was probably wrong. I don’t know what the rules call for but it seemed from the video like the official wasn’t up for the moment. Removing offsides and widening the goal would take away a whole lot of the skill required.
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I agree the awesome part of the game is the ball possession, thwarted attacks, and how hard it is to score a goal. I don’t watch MLS but I watch European soccer. It’s awesome during the winter when there is no baseball on.
Let Jeter gets his 3000th hit while leading off, and then move him down v. RHP. He can still leadoff v. LHP.
must be pretty breezy w/o windows and doors GB
That GCL roster is loaded with upside guys especially on the position player side. Custodio, Leonora, Tavares as well as Jake Anderson and Taylor Austin…. Ravel Santana and Yeicok Calderon may be the 2 best players from a tools perspective on the whole team.
Also I’m very happy to see Caleb Cotham finally healthy enough to get back in games. He’s a beast!
The new phone books are in.
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The first thing I would do is check to see if there are any Pizza Huts that deliver to you.
What big chain are you a fan of?
Pizza Hut
Dominos
Little Ceasars
Papa Johns
??
For all of the Jeter has to be dropped guys take a look @ his #’s leading off games and leading off innings…
m June 21st, 2011 at 2:30 pm
SoS,
I love K. Love. I love Pau, too! I want to see them trade for Howard.
What’s the rule now? If you have an “injury” in soccer, who soon can you come back in?
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You can’t return.
Rich I think that might fly…after 3000, move him down vs RHP…..guess we’ll find out soon….
“Let Jeter gets his 3000th hit while leading off, and then move him down v. RHP. He can still leadoff v. LHP.”
If Jeter hits when he comes back then he’ll remain in the lead off spot …..if things continue as they have though then it’ll be probably unfold like Rich suggests……he’ll get 3,000 the lead off vs LHP and will probably be moved down to 7th or so vs RHP.
upstate kate June 21st, 2011 at 2:47 pm
must be pretty breezy w/o windows and doors GB
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True, but it beats getting up every five minutes to let the pet mosquitos out.
“For all of the Jeter has to be dropped guys take a look @ his #’s leading off games and leading off innings…”
Which means what exactly? Leading off the game still nets him more AB over the course of the season and he doesn’t hit enough v. RHP to justify that.
I thought an upgrade in your neck of the woods GB is having NO windows or doors? Whats your plan b on fighting the scorching heat?
Spray bottle?
Chewing on ice?
Sit in the bath tub all day?
Keep the fridge open?
blake
Here’s the thing that I think some people overlook. If Jeter ever regains his ability to hit RHP, he can always be moved back up.
SoS June 21st, 2011 at 2:48 pm
The new phone books are in.
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The first thing I would do is check to see if there are any Pizza Huts that deliver to you.
What big chain are you a fan of?
Pizza Hut
Dominos
Little Ceasars
Papa Johns
??
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Whoever has a sale going on. I have Domino’s on speed dial.
Jeter was swinging the bat well right before he got hurt…..hopefully he will pick up there.
GB7,
It’s 100 degrees plus out here in East Nowhere, GA, probably just as hot on the coast. Not the ideal season to be without doors and windows, even if it’s just for a few hours.
SoS June 21st, 2011 at 2:51 pm
I thought an upgrade in your neck of the woods GB is having NO windows or doors? Whats your plan b on fighting the scorching heat?
Spray bottle?
Chewing on ice?
Sit in the bath tub all day?
Keep the fridge open?
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No, this is just my next big remodeling project. Doors and windows now. Roofing in two months and next spring, siding on the house. Then, I finish the walls, bathrooms and finally, the floors.
Gardner LF, Grandy CF, Tex 1B, A-Rod 3B, Cano 2B, Swisher RF, Martin C, Pena SS, Gordon P.
SoS June 21st, 2011 at 2:33 pm
WCYF,
My point was that there are too many roll around and ACT like you broke a leg. Then hop back up when the yellow/red card comes up. Its ridiculous. I only watch the world cup rooting for Brazil. But other than that, not a second. I think they need to get rid of off sides, acting and widen the goal. A 2-0 game in the first half is usually lights out for the other team. We need 10-8 games.
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Dives are really a very small part of the game and experienced soccer referees have seen it all and are well suited to getting it right most of the time. Offsides is a critical rule otherwise you would have hangers sitting there. The field is too large unlike basketball for it to be any other way. It’s like baseball in many respects, non-fans don’t get it and it seems slow when in reality there is a great deal of strategy and tactical play.
Tom, it’s 101 degrees right now. I’ll start that stuff around 5 AM until around noon and finish the following day.
When was the last time Granderson had a day off? I remember everyone else on the team but him getting a day off this month.
GB…Kudos for The Jerk reference.
Munson, a great movie. Bernadette Peters would have made it a great movie if it stunk. Lord, that lady can sing. And easy to look at, even today.
OBP…Jeter .324. ….Gardner .371….plus factor in Gardner’s disruptiveness on the bases,although I must admit at times he doesn’t use it as well as he could…
champ809 June 21st, 2011 at 2:49 pm
For all of the Jeter has to be dropped guys take a look @ his #’s leading off games and leading off innings…
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The time off might be a blessing for Jeter. He may have extra in the tank for stretch run and postseason, assuming he’s healed up.
Champ, you & me both on Caleb. Nice to see!
Tonight I expect the Yankees will hit a few HR’s.
None last night, but tonight will be different.
Will take them only 1 game to adjust to this field and put up some crooked numbers.
Went outside to vote in a special election, my wife bought me lunch for my birthday, have since retired to a dark room accompanied by an Early Times on the rocks. Now 101.5.
Kay just announced “the rain is coming down really, really hard” right now in Cincy.
I haven’t looked it over, but it does seem like Gardner has trouble to no chance when it comes to the better pitchers, even the RH. If he could continue his improvements with bunting & can learn to control his bat more, like hitting grounders the other way, that would certainly help. Those things considered, I can’t become militant about his having to lead off. There are too many “if he only did this more” etc, for me to be really amped about him. If he were 23 years old, I’d probably have a different view.
Yankees Cano, Jeter, A-Rod, Martin, Grandy in line for @AllStarGame starts, but Tex needs help vs Boston’s Gonzalez. Vote: http://atmlb.com/kQiPdJ
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