Comments on: The Smell of Burning Hair http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Patrick http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49302 Patrick Wed, 22 Jun 2005 15:47:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49302 <p><b><a name="17" rel="nofollow"></a>17.</b>  Nothing new for me with Bernie. He's awesome. Love the guy.</p> <p> Anyone know of any footage of the "scowling" and bat flipping thing available online? I can't see it at MLB.com and I didn't see it on the ESPN highlights last night. Would like to see it. </p> 17.  Nothing new for me with Bernie. He’s awesome. Love the guy.

Anyone know of any footage of the “scowling” and bat flipping thing available online? I can’t see it at MLB.com and I didn’t see it on the ESPN highlights last night. Would like to see it.

]]> By: Bob B http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49301 Bob B Wed, 22 Jun 2005 15:07:34 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49301 <p><b><a name="16" rel="nofollow"></a>16.</b>  I am guilty. I left early. </p> 16.  I am guilty. I left early.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49300 rbj Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:16:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49300 <p><b><a name="15" rel="nofollow"></a>15.</b>  Quite alright Cliff, you raised a suspicion in my mind that maybe one run wasn't an rbi through some weird scoring play.<br /> Walking Giambi did make sense, it seems like it had been quite a while since he'd been IBB'ed. It's not like anyone would give a free pass to Womack with Bernie on deck. </p> 15.  Quite alright Cliff, you raised a suspicion in my mind that maybe one run wasn’t an rbi through some weird scoring play.
Walking Giambi did make sense, it seems like it had been quite a while since he’d been IBB’ed. It’s not like anyone would give a free pass to Womack with Bernie on deck.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49299 Cliff Corcoran Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:13:31 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49299 <p><b><a name="14" rel="nofollow"></a>14.</b>  Thanks for that, Paul. Here's that box score:</p> <p> http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B05070CLE1999.htm </p> 14.  Thanks for that, Paul. Here’s that box score:

http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B05070CLE1999.htm

]]> By: Paul in Boston http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49298 Paul in Boston Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:00:03 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49298 <p><b><a name="13" rel="nofollow"></a>13.</b>  >That had to be the most runs to come back from(8) to win by(9). That was an amazing 8th inning. </p> <p> According to Elias, they tied the major league record for largest margin of victory by a team with a 8+ run comeback. The record was originally set by the Indians, who also trailed the Devil Rays 10-2 and beat them 20-11, in 1999.</p> <p> (Thanks to Lee Sinns.) </p> 13.  >That had to be the most runs to come back from(8) to win by(9). That was an amazing 8th inning.

According to Elias, they tied the major league record for largest margin of victory by a team with a 8+ run comeback. The record was originally set by the Indians, who also trailed the Devil Rays 10-2 and beat them 20-11, in 1999.

(Thanks to Lee Sinns.)

]]> By: rsmith51 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49297 rsmith51 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:54:54 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49297 <p><b><a name="12" rel="nofollow"></a>12.</b>  Actually, if the pitcher had just pitched carefully to Giambi, it is likely Giambi would walk anyway. It is possible that he would strike out. I would take my chances and pitch to Giambi. His idea was defensible, however.</p> <p> It definitely isn't as dumb as putting a near automatice out 2nd in the lineup nearly every day. </p> 12.  Actually, if the pitcher had just pitched carefully to Giambi, it is likely Giambi would walk anyway. It is possible that he would strike out. I would take my chances and pitch to Giambi. His idea was defensible, however.

It definitely isn’t as dumb as putting a near automatice out 2nd in the lineup nearly every day.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49296 Cliff Corcoran Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:09:23 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49296 <p><b><a name="11" rel="nofollow"></a>11.</b>  RBJ, thanks for catching that RBI error. Fixed it.</p> <p> BP1, check the byline.</p> <p> Murray, I think walking Giambi made sense, a double play from Bernie seemed likely enough to make it worthwhile (with 8 on the season, Bernie's on pace for a career high in GIDPs). Piniella set up the force at home and everywhere else and brought up a hitter who makes outs more frequently and who was slugging just .342 entering last night's game. </p> 11.  RBJ, thanks for catching that RBI error. Fixed it.

BP1, check the byline.

Murray, I think walking Giambi made sense, a double play from Bernie seemed likely enough to make it worthwhile (with 8 on the season, Bernie’s on pace for a career high in GIDPs). Piniella set up the force at home and everywhere else and brought up a hitter who makes outs more frequently and who was slugging just .342 entering last night’s game.

]]> By: rsmith51 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49295 rsmith51 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:40:36 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49295 <p><b><a name="10" rel="nofollow"></a>10.</b>  Not to mention Womack bats in front of Sheffield, so he isn't gonna get much better pitches anywhere else in the order. Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb!</p> <p> Player 2 is Bernie, btw. </p> 10.  Not to mention Womack bats in front of Sheffield, so he isn’t gonna get much better pitches anywhere else in the order. Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb!

Player 2 is Bernie, btw.

]]> By: rsmith51 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49294 rsmith51 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:37:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49294 <p><b><a name="9" rel="nofollow"></a>9.</b>  Player 1<br /> YEAR G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS BA OBP SLG OPS <br /> 2005 62 238 31 58 4 1 0 11 11 37 17 3 .244 .279 .269 .548 </p> <p> Player 2<br /> YEAR G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS BA OBP SLG OPS <br /> 2005 60 203 19 51 11 1 3 25 30 24 1 0 .251 .345 .360 .704 </p> <p> Why does option 1 get 50 more plate appearances????? </p> 9.  Player 1
YEAR G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS BA OBP SLG OPS
2005 62 238 31 58 4 1 0 11 11 37 17 3 .244 .279 .269 .548

Player 2
YEAR G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS BA OBP SLG OPS
2005 60 203 19 51 11 1 3 25 30 24 1 0 .251 .345 .360 .704

Why does option 1 get 50 more plate appearances?????

]]> By: Murray http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49293 Murray Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:29:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49293 <p><b><a name="8" rel="nofollow"></a>8.</b>  Who thinks that intentionally walking Giambi, of all people, to load the bases in the middle of a big rally might be the stupidest intentional walk since Bucky Harris ordered Pete Reiser intentionally walked in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the 1947 World Series? </p> 8.  Who thinks that intentionally walking Giambi, of all people, to load the bases in the middle of a big rally might be the stupidest intentional walk since Bucky Harris ordered Pete Reiser intentionally walked in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the 1947 World Series?

]]> By: jalexei http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49292 jalexei Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:22:57 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49292 <p><b><a name="7" rel="nofollow"></a>7.</b>  Can't believe I turned this game off.....Uggh </p> 7.  Can’t believe I turned this game off…..Uggh

]]> By: rsmith51 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49291 rsmith51 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:22:38 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49291 <p><b><a name="6" rel="nofollow"></a>6.</b>  That had to be the most runs to come back from(8) to win by(9). That was an amazing 8th inning. </p> 6.  That had to be the most runs to come back from(8) to win by(9). That was an amazing 8th inning.

]]> By: Dan M http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49290 Dan M Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:10:29 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49290 <p><b><a name="5" rel="nofollow"></a>5.</b>  Watching Lou in the dugout during the 8th reminded me of the look on his face when the Yanks blew out Seattle to clinch the 2001 ALCS - only without the 55,000 fans chanting "Sayonara" and "We Want Nelson." </p> 5.  Watching Lou in the dugout during the 8th reminded me of the look on his face when the Yanks blew out Seattle to clinch the 2001 ALCS – only without the 55,000 fans chanting “Sayonara” and “We Want Nelson.”

]]> By: debris http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49289 debris Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:53:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49289 <p><b><a name="4" rel="nofollow"></a>4.</b>  Probably not much fun to be at the stadium at all last night. Probably thousands kicking themselves for leaving early. </p> <p> I was at the 17-1 Sox affair some weeks back. The place was half empty by the sixth. By the ninth, there were some 4000 Sox fans singing Dirty Water and a few hundred hardy Yank fans.</p> <p> I assume that by the time the floodgates opened last night, the joint had been abandoned. </p> 4.  Probably not much fun to be at the stadium at all last night. Probably thousands kicking themselves for leaving early.

I was at the 17-1 Sox affair some weeks back. The place was half empty by the sixth. By the ninth, there were some 4000 Sox fans singing Dirty Water and a few hundred hardy Yank fans.

I assume that by the time the floodgates opened last night, the joint had been abandoned.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49288 rbj Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:29:35 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49288 <p><b><a name="3" rel="nofollow"></a>3.</b>  Wasn't that a three-rbi triple for Bernie?<br /> Man, I come home and see the score 10-6. First reaction: ugh, but these are the Devil Rays, we can get to their bullpen. Next reaction: what the hell happened to the Big Unit?! Was the wind blowing out? <br /> Nice eight, though I started feeling sorry for Harper.<br /> Memo to Cashman, trade Womack for whatever, even a bucket of discolored balls (they can be batting practice balls for Trenton.)<br /> Any bets that the Yankees have one more 13 run inning vs. Tampa this season. </p> 3.  Wasn’t that a three-rbi triple for Bernie?
Man, I come home and see the score 10-6. First reaction: ugh, but these are the Devil Rays, we can get to their bullpen. Next reaction: what the hell happened to the Big Unit?! Was the wind blowing out?
Nice eight, though I started feeling sorry for Harper.
Memo to Cashman, trade Womack for whatever, even a bucket of discolored balls (they can be batting practice balls for Trenton.)
Any bets that the Yankees have one more 13 run inning vs. Tampa this season.

]]> By: johnny7 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49287 johnny7 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:23:28 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49287 <p><b><a name="2" rel="nofollow"></a>2.</b>  I remember the Yanks losing one like this years ago... against the Red Sox too. Your 'burning-hair' analogy is spot-on. </p> <p> This particular game was in the late 60's... way before 'Red Sox Nation' became 'Gay Nation'... during the 'BS' years... Before Steinbrenner.</p> <p> The Yanks had built up a big lead at Fenway in the first couple of innings. Staten Island strong-boy, Frank Fernandez, had a big home run over the Green Monster and things looked sweet. But when you have a team like THAT Yankee team... or the current D-Rays, the opposing team is ALWAYS still in the game.</p> <p> I believe the final score was 10-9 Sox... maybe 11-0... whatever... they still managed to lose it. </p> 2.  I remember the Yanks losing one like this years ago… against the Red Sox too. Your ‘burning-hair’ analogy is spot-on.

This particular game was in the late 60′s… way before ‘Red Sox Nation’ became ‘Gay Nation’… during the ‘BS’ years… Before Steinbrenner.

The Yanks had built up a big lead at Fenway in the first couple of innings. Staten Island strong-boy, Frank Fernandez, had a big home run over the Green Monster and things looked sweet. But when you have a team like THAT Yankee team… or the current D-Rays, the opposing team is ALWAYS still in the game.

I believe the final score was 10-9 Sox… maybe 11-0… whatever… they still managed to lose it.

]]> By: bp1 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49286 bp1 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:16:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/21/the-smell-of-burning-hair/#comment-49286 <p><b><a name="1" rel="nofollow"></a>1.</b>  "The Smell of Burning Hair". Nice shout-out to A-rod's comments in yesterday's press, Alex. </p> <p> I was telling the fellas at physical therapy yesterday (torn cartilage in right knee) that the Yankees had to win against the D-Rays w/ RJ on the mount. That <strong class="hft-bold">had</strong> to be a no brainer game. I heard the 2nd homer in the 2nd inning on the car, and just about lost it. How can this be?!? The pod Yankees are back. </p> <p> Anyone notice that pleasant little chat on the mount when Mel came out to talk w/ Johnson? Was that something, or what? You didn't need subtitles to read Johnson's mind "Go away. Get out of hear. I cannot believe this is happening. Please go away. Scotty - beem me up." Mel was funny, looking at the other players gathered around, as if this was a little pep talk. All the while, RJ was just burning holes into the backstop with his stare. Hate to say it - but I thought that whole episode was a little funny. I had a sick feeling in my stomach due to the score, but I still managed a chuckle. Talk about awkward. </p> <p> I kept tabs on the game, but that 10-2 score was tough to swallow. How embarrassing. I wouldn't be able to face the therapy guys on Friday (Mets fans, they are). They'd rag on me big time for this one. </p> <p> Then I tuned in later just in time to see Matsui foul off a couple before he hits that rocket of a shot off the right field wall in the 8th. Whoo hoo!! Maybe we can do it afterall. I had to watch from that point on. </p> <p> IBB to Giambi?!? Makes sense, now that you think about it, what with all the talk Bernie has been giving about his "sore shoulders". Not such a bad move on Lou's part, but this was one of those situations where it really didn't matter. </p> <p> Loved that Bernie smacked the first pitch - and hit it hard. Loved the stylish Bernie-like slide into 3rd base (does anyone else play like he does?). Loved the stare into the D-Rays dugout. A big moment for our aging star. Good for you, Bernie. The guy still has pride, and (Thank Heavens) the ability to back it up. </p> <p> The back-to-back-to-back had my giggling in bed, and my wife told me to either stop it, or go downstairs. I couldn't help it. I did not believe what was happening, and it was getting silly. I went downstairs. I had to see just how far this would go. </p> <p> What a game. Not quite the win I was hoping for over the D-Rays, but we take what we can get. While we didn't impress anyone with our pitching (11 runs to the D Rays is nothing to be proud of), it was nice to send out a message that the Yankee bats are not dead. </p> <p> Hopefully next time RJ pitches, we'll get the Big Unit and not the Pod Unit. </p> <p> BP </p> 1.  ”The Smell of Burning Hair”. Nice shout-out to A-rod’s comments in yesterday’s press, Alex.

I was telling the fellas at physical therapy yesterday (torn cartilage in right knee) that the Yankees had to win against the D-Rays w/ RJ on the mount. That had to be a no brainer game. I heard the 2nd homer in the 2nd inning on the car, and just about lost it. How can this be?!? The pod Yankees are back.

Anyone notice that pleasant little chat on the mount when Mel came out to talk w/ Johnson? Was that something, or what? You didn’t need subtitles to read Johnson’s mind “Go away. Get out of hear. I cannot believe this is happening. Please go away. Scotty – beem me up.” Mel was funny, looking at the other players gathered around, as if this was a little pep talk. All the while, RJ was just burning holes into the backstop with his stare. Hate to say it – but I thought that whole episode was a little funny. I had a sick feeling in my stomach due to the score, but I still managed a chuckle. Talk about awkward.

I kept tabs on the game, but that 10-2 score was tough to swallow. How embarrassing. I wouldn’t be able to face the therapy guys on Friday (Mets fans, they are). They’d rag on me big time for this one.

Then I tuned in later just in time to see Matsui foul off a couple before he hits that rocket of a shot off the right field wall in the 8th. Whoo hoo!! Maybe we can do it afterall. I had to watch from that point on.

IBB to Giambi?!? Makes sense, now that you think about it, what with all the talk Bernie has been giving about his “sore shoulders”. Not such a bad move on Lou’s part, but this was one of those situations where it really didn’t matter.

Loved that Bernie smacked the first pitch – and hit it hard. Loved the stylish Bernie-like slide into 3rd base (does anyone else play like he does?). Loved the stare into the D-Rays dugout. A big moment for our aging star. Good for you, Bernie. The guy still has pride, and (Thank Heavens) the ability to back it up.

The back-to-back-to-back had my giggling in bed, and my wife told me to either stop it, or go downstairs. I couldn’t help it. I did not believe what was happening, and it was getting silly. I went downstairs. I had to see just how far this would go.

What a game. Not quite the win I was hoping for over the D-Rays, but we take what we can get. While we didn’t impress anyone with our pitching (11 runs to the D Rays is nothing to be proud of), it was nice to send out a message that the Yankee bats are not dead.

Hopefully next time RJ pitches, we’ll get the Big Unit and not the Pod Unit.

BP

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