Comments on: The Anchor http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Harley http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49475 Harley Sat, 25 Jun 2005 04:51:37 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49475 <p><b><a name="33" rel="nofollow"></a>33.</b>  ubu --</p> <p> Fair enuf. Tho' I still think Erstad is wildly overrated. As for first base, I dunno, Mike Sweeney? Andy Phillips? </p> 33.  ubu –

Fair enuf. Tho’ I still think Erstad is wildly overrated. As for first base, I dunno, Mike Sweeney? Andy Phillips?

]]> By: uburoisc http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49474 uburoisc Fri, 24 Jun 2005 20:37:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49474 <p><b><a name="32" rel="nofollow"></a>32.</b>  You may be right about too great a giveaway at the position, but wrong about the Woemack analogy. Erstad is a much, much better player and has much better #'s (about .200 difference OPS). Also, he is probably one of the best defensive players in the game, so he hardly plays like a football player. But 1B will be an issue next year. Who else is available? </p> 32.  You may be right about too great a giveaway at the position, but wrong about the Woemack analogy. Erstad is a much, much better player and has much better #’s (about .200 difference OPS). Also, he is probably one of the best defensive players in the game, so he hardly plays like a football player. But 1B will be an issue next year. Who else is available?

]]> By: Simone http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49473 Simone Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:30:36 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49473 <p><b><a name="31" rel="nofollow"></a>31.</b>  Hank, thanks for posting the link to Bradley's visit with your students. It was a great read. It is nice to see all good things that Bradley's teammates say about him verified. I'll be sure to pass it on to other Yankee fans, maybe people will start giving the guy a break. </p> 31.  Hank, thanks for posting the link to Bradley’s visit with your students. It was a great read. It is nice to see all good things that Bradley’s teammates say about him verified. I’ll be sure to pass it on to other Yankee fans, maybe people will start giving the guy a break.

]]> By: Harley http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49472 Harley Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:15:04 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49472 <p><b><a name="30" rel="nofollow"></a>30.</b>  Putting Erstadt at first, heart or not, isn't much different than putting Womack in left field. You're losing a whole lotta production at a power spot. Particularly at first. (And as for Erstad generally, hustle is no replacement for talent. And I never thought the 'he plays with a football attitude' description to be all that complimentary.) </p> 30.  Putting Erstadt at first, heart or not, isn’t much different than putting Womack in left field. You’re losing a whole lotta production at a power spot. Particularly at first. (And as for Erstad generally, hustle is no replacement for talent. And I never thought the ‘he plays with a football attitude’ description to be all that complimentary.)

]]> By: Oscar Azocar http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49471 Oscar Azocar Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:55:42 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49471 <p><b><a name="29" rel="nofollow"></a>29.</b>  I like Bradley also, as long as it's verified that he's good in the clubhouse. A differentiation needs to be made between those who are a-holes in the clubhouse and to everyone else, and those who are good in the clubhouse, but a-holes to everyone else. Sheffield probably fits into the latter category, which is fine. A guy like Albert Belle probably fits into the first category - not good. One thing that does concern me about MB is that he is injury prone. I think he has been on the DL just about every year, including this year. Last year, he played in 141 games, which was his career high. If the Yanks are going to get this guy for the longer term, can he stay healthy? Also, if the Yanks get him via free agency, he grew up around LA so he may be inclined to stay. We might have to pay him a stupid amount of money to get him, not that the Yanks haven't done that before. </p> 29.  I like Bradley also, as long as it’s verified that he’s good in the clubhouse. A differentiation needs to be made between those who are a-holes in the clubhouse and to everyone else, and those who are good in the clubhouse, but a-holes to everyone else. Sheffield probably fits into the latter category, which is fine. A guy like Albert Belle probably fits into the first category – not good. One thing that does concern me about MB is that he is injury prone. I think he has been on the DL just about every year, including this year. Last year, he played in 141 games, which was his career high. If the Yanks are going to get this guy for the longer term, can he stay healthy? Also, if the Yanks get him via free agency, he grew up around LA so he may be inclined to stay. We might have to pay him a stupid amount of money to get him, not that the Yanks haven’t done that before.

]]> By: uburoisc http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49470 uburoisc Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:05:13 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49470 <p><b><a name="28" rel="nofollow"></a>28.</b>  I like Bradley; I had a lot of LA fans moaning when the Dodgers picked him up, and told them he was maybe the best player for the money out there. He has played real well and I kind of like his weird intensity. People said Sheff was a cancer, too and that was mostly unfounded. As for being a jerk, Bonds is a jerk, MB is just testy. Thanks for the Erstad info. He is getting a bit long in the tooth (age is definately something the Yanks don't need), and is a little injury prone, and doesn't hit enough HR's, but he plays D as well as anyone in baseball, has excellent baseball IQ, and plays with heart. I'd love him at 1B if they let Tino go and cut Giambi (he plays great OF but it gets him hurt). But '06 is too far away. If the Dodgers keep slumping, could MB come up before deadline? </p> 28.  I like Bradley; I had a lot of LA fans moaning when the Dodgers picked him up, and told them he was maybe the best player for the money out there. He has played real well and I kind of like his weird intensity. People said Sheff was a cancer, too and that was mostly unfounded. As for being a jerk, Bonds is a jerk, MB is just testy. Thanks for the Erstad info. He is getting a bit long in the tooth (age is definately something the Yanks don’t need), and is a little injury prone, and doesn’t hit enough HR’s, but he plays D as well as anyone in baseball, has excellent baseball IQ, and plays with heart. I’d love him at 1B if they let Tino go and cut Giambi (he plays great OF but it gets him hurt). But ’06 is too far away. If the Dodgers keep slumping, could MB come up before deadline?

]]> By: Max http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49469 Max Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:02:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49469 <p><b><a name="27" rel="nofollow"></a>27.</b>  Hank, that account of Milton Bradley's visit to the school and the transcript of his talk was one of the best baseball-related things I've read in a while, and a very welcome respite from the latest Yankee handwringing. Thanks for sharing that. </p> 27.  Hank, that account of Milton Bradley’s visit to the school and the transcript of his talk was one of the best baseball-related things I’ve read in a while, and a very welcome respite from the latest Yankee handwringing. Thanks for sharing that.

]]> By: Hank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49468 Hank Fri, 24 Jun 2005 12:57:43 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49468 <p><b><a name="26" rel="nofollow"></a>26.</b>  Yes, Bradley's contract is up after this season, but based on things I'm reading in the LA press, they're interested in bringing him back. Hopefully DePodesta will decide to go in another direction and Bradley will be available. </p> 26.  Yes, Bradley’s contract is up after this season, but based on things I’m reading in the LA press, they’re interested in bringing him back. Hopefully DePodesta will decide to go in another direction and Bradley will be available.

]]> By: Zack http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49467 Zack Fri, 24 Jun 2005 12:37:40 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49467 <p><b><a name="25" rel="nofollow"></a>25.</b>  I'm not too worried about Wang, he is allowed his rough starts every now and then, though two in his last three isn't the best sign. </p> <p> Lets be realistic for a moment here:<br /> The only way the Yankees can shake up their roster is to first cut/tade Womack, that is the most obvious. No one is going to take giambi or brown off of our hands, so we would have to cut them too. We could trade Quantrill and cut Stanton and bring up Anderson and anyone to sit on the bench for Stanton. </p> <p> Is Bradley a free agent next year? If not, I don't see what we could offer that would satisfy the Dodgers. Maybe Cano, Wang, and Duncan, but that doesn't seem like the right move. </p> <p> So, what ideas are there out there to shake things up and start over, anybody? </p> 25.  I’m not too worried about Wang, he is allowed his rough starts every now and then, though two in his last three isn’t the best sign.

Lets be realistic for a moment here:
The only way the Yankees can shake up their roster is to first cut/tade Womack, that is the most obvious. No one is going to take giambi or brown off of our hands, so we would have to cut them too. We could trade Quantrill and cut Stanton and bring up Anderson and anyone to sit on the bench for Stanton.

Is Bradley a free agent next year? If not, I don’t see what we could offer that would satisfy the Dodgers. Maybe Cano, Wang, and Duncan, but that doesn’t seem like the right move.

So, what ideas are there out there to shake things up and start over, anybody?

]]> By: Upperdeck http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49466 Upperdeck Fri, 24 Jun 2005 11:24:37 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49466 <p><b><a name="24" rel="nofollow"></a>24.</b>  Where was Wang's 97 mph fastball Cashman told us about? I guess there wasn't a GM that believed him either. </p> 24.  Where was Wang’s 97 mph fastball Cashman told us about? I guess there wasn’t a GM that believed him either.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49465 rbj Fri, 24 Jun 2005 11:20:07 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49465 <p><b><a name="23" rel="nofollow"></a>23.</b>  Didn't the Yankees used to play poorly against the old, bad, Mariners teams? Or was that just in the Kingdome. (he says, grasping at straws.)</p> <p> Plus, the Yankees have come from further back than 5 games. </p> 23.  Didn’t the Yankees used to play poorly against the old, bad, Mariners teams? Or was that just in the Kingdome. (he says, grasping at straws.)

Plus, the Yankees have come from further back than 5 games.

]]> By: jedi http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49464 jedi Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:08:49 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49464 <p><b><a name="22" rel="nofollow"></a>22.</b>  So who still feels bad for Harper these days? Anyone want to retract their posts? </p> 22.  So who still feels bad for Harper these days? Anyone want to retract their posts?

]]> By: BklynBomber http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49463 BklynBomber Thu, 23 Jun 2005 23:57:25 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49463 <p><b><a name="21" rel="nofollow"></a>21.</b>  Hey, if the 'Village Idiot' can turn it around and then some, I'm willing to give Bradley a chance at this point. As Simone stated above, I've heard similar that Bradley is a well-liked, team player despite his media rep.</p> <p> As the trade deadline looms, call me crazy but outside of the obvious pitching help, it sure wouldn't hurt to add some attitude to the roster. Jeter, Sheff, and MatsZilla lead quietly by example, while A-Rod is yet to find a really comfortable place for himself — which he will, it's coming. It's almost as everyone is a little "too respectful".</p> <p> Hard to describe, but we need some kind of 'spark' who understands the dynamics of the roster (superstars, vets and kids), and can bring some intensity to the team both on the field and in the clubhouse. If we're throwing names around, Bradley fits that bill more than anyone I can think would be available.</p> <p> And — yes, tonight was yet another frustrating game. But 4.5 behind the team we really need to worry about with 90 to go. I'm not about to panic — yet. </p> 21.  Hey, if the ‘Village Idiot’ can turn it around and then some, I’m willing to give Bradley a chance at this point. As Simone stated above, I’ve heard similar that Bradley is a well-liked, team player despite his media rep.

As the trade deadline looms, call me crazy but outside of the obvious pitching help, it sure wouldn’t hurt to add some attitude to the roster. Jeter, Sheff, and MatsZilla lead quietly by example, while A-Rod is yet to find a really comfortable place for himself — which he will, it’s coming. It’s almost as everyone is a little “too respectful”.

Hard to describe, but we need some kind of ‘spark’ who understands the dynamics of the roster (superstars, vets and kids), and can bring some intensity to the team both on the field and in the clubhouse. If we’re throwing names around, Bradley fits that bill more than anyone I can think would be available.

And — yes, tonight was yet another frustrating game. But 4.5 behind the team we really need to worry about with 90 to go. I’m not about to panic — yet.

]]> By: brockdc http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49462 brockdc Thu, 23 Jun 2005 23:52:00 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49462 <p><b><a name="20" rel="nofollow"></a>20.</b>  You know how Sierra's taken Cano under his wing? Well, maybe Wang has been getting mentored by Pavano. His slider-speed meatballs-turn-gopherballs were eerily reminiscent of Hot Carl himself. </p> 20.  You know how Sierra’s taken Cano under his wing? Well, maybe Wang has been getting mentored by Pavano. His slider-speed meatballs-turn-gopherballs were eerily reminiscent of Hot Carl himself.

]]> By: yankee23 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49461 yankee23 Thu, 23 Jun 2005 23:38:40 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49461 <p><b><a name="19" rel="nofollow"></a>19.</b>  I dunno, if the Orioles' pitching somehow keeps up (doubtful, I know), then I suppose the WC could come from the East as well...</p> <p> god this is depressing. </p> 19.  I dunno, if the Orioles’ pitching somehow keeps up (doubtful, I know), then I suppose the WC could come from the East as well…

god this is depressing.

]]> By: domvjr http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49460 domvjr Thu, 23 Jun 2005 23:34:41 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49460 <p><b><a name="18" rel="nofollow"></a>18.</b>  Unless the Yanks are playing with us, this looks like a .500 team. The pitching has been woeful, other than Mussina, and Wang, until tonight. Maybe they are pulling a Red Sox, play like crap for 3 months and then turn it on in the second half. Unfortunately, the wild card, looks like its coming out of another division. I hate sounding like a pessimist, but they haven't given me any reasons to believe that they are going to be the team that we thought they would be!! </p> 18.  Unless the Yanks are playing with us, this looks like a .500 team. The pitching has been woeful, other than Mussina, and Wang, until tonight. Maybe they are pulling a Red Sox, play like crap for 3 months and then turn it on in the second half. Unfortunately, the wild card, looks like its coming out of another division. I hate sounding like a pessimist, but they haven’t given me any reasons to believe that they are going to be the team that we thought they would be!!

]]> By: Hank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49459 Hank Thu, 23 Jun 2005 23:26:31 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49459 <p><b><a name="17" rel="nofollow"></a>17.</b>  With regards to Milton Bradley, I've met the man and believe he's changed. Here's the link:</p> <p> http://www.onlybaseballmatters.com/archives/2005/05/31-ask_any_casual_baseball_fan.php </p> 17.  With regards to Milton Bradley, I’ve met the man and believe he’s changed. Here’s the link:

http://www.onlybaseballmatters.com/archives/2005/05/31-ask_any_casual_baseball_fan.php

]]> By: Simone http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49458 Simone Thu, 23 Jun 2005 23:23:16 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49458 <p><b><a name="16" rel="nofollow"></a>16.</b>  Game over, should that be, "season over?" I hope not, but it doesn't look good. </p> <p> "Bradley is the answer if we want to continue our string of jerks on the team." </p> <p> Bradley may have some anger issues, but from all reports his teammates like him and he is good in the clubhouse. </p> 16.  Game over, should that be, “season over?” I hope not, but it doesn’t look good.

“Bradley is the answer if we want to continue our string of jerks on the team.”

Bradley may have some anger issues, but from all reports his teammates like him and he is good in the clubhouse.

]]> By: Zack http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49457 Zack Thu, 23 Jun 2005 23:04:34 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49457 <p><b><a name="15" rel="nofollow"></a>15.</b>  Anyone have any idea why Gordon was pitching there? Now that he has made the game all but over, let the real bitching begin! </p> 15.  Anyone have any idea why Gordon was pitching there? Now that he has made the game all but over, let the real bitching begin!

]]> By: Zack http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49456 Zack Thu, 23 Jun 2005 23:00:25 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/23/the-anchor/#comment-49456 <p><b><a name="14" rel="nofollow"></a>14.</b>  Bradley is the answer if we want to continue our string of jerks on the team. Really the answer is Jeter in center, A-Rod at short, and find a 3B. But seeing as that won't happen, I'd take Bradley. </p> <p> Now that we are about to drop three of four to the Devil Rays, can we please make some changes (read NOT trading away our kids) </p> 14.  Bradley is the answer if we want to continue our string of jerks on the team. Really the answer is Jeter in center, A-Rod at short, and find a 3B. But seeing as that won’t happen, I’d take Bradley.

Now that we are about to drop three of four to the Devil Rays, can we please make some changes (read NOT trading away our kids)

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