Comments on: I’m Just Sayin’ http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Fri, 24 May 2013 16:38:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Upperdeck http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49600 Upperdeck Tue, 28 Jun 2005 11:20:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49600 <p><b><a name="16" rel="nofollow"></a>16.</b>  I've got the same feeling as Nick from Washington Heights. Cashman has a real trump card with Wright and Womack vs. Cano and Wang. Even George has to see the money (and victories) Tampa's costing him. </p> 16.  I’ve got the same feeling as Nick from Washington Heights. Cashman has a real trump card with Wright and Womack vs. Cano and Wang. Even George has to see the money (and victories) Tampa’s costing him.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49599 Cliff Corcoran Tue, 28 Jun 2005 11:06:43 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49599 <p><b><a name="15" rel="nofollow"></a>15.</b>  Tocho, I too have noticed Jeter's throws have been poor over the past few games. I'd date it back to that error that cost Chien-Ming against the D-Rays on Thursday. Something to keep an eye on.</p> <p> Nick, you are indeed being way too optimistic, but it's a nice thought anyway. </p> 15.  Tocho, I too have noticed Jeter’s throws have been poor over the past few games. I’d date it back to that error that cost Chien-Ming against the D-Rays on Thursday. Something to keep an eye on.

Nick, you are indeed being way too optimistic, but it’s a nice thought anyway.

]]> By: Nick from Washington Heights http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49598 Nick from Washington Heights Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:58:14 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49598 <p><b><a name="14" rel="nofollow"></a>14.</b>  I'm probably too optimistic, but it is my hope that this past off-season was entirely the doing of Tampa people, that Stick and Cash were excluded entirely from the process (as punishmment for the ALCS collapse), and that George is finally understanding that his Tampa people are idiots that have cost him a lot of money, and because of that he will end up giving Stick and Cash back more power.</p> <p> I'm being way too optimistic. </p> 14.  I’m probably too optimistic, but it is my hope that this past off-season was entirely the doing of Tampa people, that Stick and Cash were excluded entirely from the process (as punishmment for the ALCS collapse), and that George is finally understanding that his Tampa people are idiots that have cost him a lot of money, and because of that he will end up giving Stick and Cash back more power.

I’m being way too optimistic.

]]> By: Simone http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49597 Simone Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:44:54 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49597 <p><b><a name="13" rel="nofollow"></a>13.</b>  Turns out that Womack was an Emslie recommendation not Stick's as reported in the New York Times. Stick was on Mike & Nutty Dog show's a couple weeks ago and said that he has had no input in any of the Yankees decisions over the last season. He said that he was completely out of the loop, but that he was willing to help anyway that he could. Imagine having an asset like Stick Michael, the highest paid scout in MLB and refuse to consult with him on decisions. George is really a mystery at times. </p> 13.  Turns out that Womack was an Emslie recommendation not Stick’s as reported in the New York Times. Stick was on Mike & Nutty Dog show’s a couple weeks ago and said that he has had no input in any of the Yankees decisions over the last season. He said that he was completely out of the loop, but that he was willing to help anyway that he could. Imagine having an asset like Stick Michael, the highest paid scout in MLB and refuse to consult with him on decisions. George is really a mystery at times.

]]> By: JeremyM http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49596 JeremyM Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:15:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49596 <p><b><a name="12" rel="nofollow"></a>12.</b>  The same Stick Michael that recommended Woemack? Well, I guess that doesn't undo what he did in the early 90s to bring the Yankees back, but still! </p> 12.  The same Stick Michael that recommended Woemack? Well, I guess that doesn’t undo what he did in the early 90s to bring the Yankees back, but still!

]]> By: Simone http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49595 Simone Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:09:11 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49595 <p><b><a name="11" rel="nofollow"></a>11.</b>  I didn't see it mentioned here, but apparently Stick Michael is back in George's inner circle so there is hope that the Yankees make the right moves. </p> 11.  I didn’t see it mentioned here, but apparently Stick Michael is back in George’s inner circle so there is hope that the Yankees make the right moves.

]]> By: Simone http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49594 Simone Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:00:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49594 <p><b><a name="10" rel="nofollow"></a>10.</b>  I just shrugged at George's statement, myself. However on BBTN, the host guy, Kruk, and Gammons called George's comments insulting. I must be so immune to George's ranting and insults that I am totally unfazed.</p> <p> Also, in my post above I meant to say that Bernie wasn't in the line up. He ended up contributing though. </p> <p> Good win. I'm surprised, but happy. A 2 game winning streak. Cool. </p> 10.  I just shrugged at George’s statement, myself. However on BBTN, the host guy, Kruk, and Gammons called George’s comments insulting. I must be so immune to George’s ranting and insults that I am totally unfazed.

Also, in my post above I meant to say that Bernie wasn’t in the line up. He ended up contributing though.

Good win. I’m surprised, but happy. A 2 game winning streak. Cool.

]]> By: Zack http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49593 Zack Mon, 27 Jun 2005 22:40:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49593 <p><b><a name="9" rel="nofollow"></a>9.</b>  Anyone else read this on espn:<br /> http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2095786</p> <p> Those kind of comments from George scare me. Could he really think the solution to this team's woe(mack)s could be solved via trades? Could be a rough month before the trade deadline </p> 9.  Anyone else read this on espn:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2095786

Those kind of comments from George scare me. Could he really think the solution to this team’s woe(mack)s could be solved via trades? Could be a rough month before the trade deadline

]]> By: tocho http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49592 tocho Mon, 27 Jun 2005 21:24:49 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49592 <p><b><a name="8" rel="nofollow"></a>8.</b>  I don't know if it's just me, but Jeter has been throwing terribly to Giambi at first base. I'm surprised that there has only been 1 error. His throws are always in the dirt. What gives? </p> 8.  I don’t know if it’s just me, but Jeter has been throwing terribly to Giambi at first base. I’m surprised that there has only been 1 error. His throws are always in the dirt. What gives?

]]> By: Jen http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49591 Jen Mon, 27 Jun 2005 21:05:14 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49591 <p><b><a name="7" rel="nofollow"></a>7.</b>  You got the plunking part right, just got the pitcher wrong. </p> 7.  You got the plunking part right, just got the pitcher wrong.

]]> By: Mike Z http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49590 Mike Z Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:42:22 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49590 <p><b><a name="6" rel="nofollow"></a>6.</b>  Man, I can't deal with Woemack. Why is he swinging against a pitcher that can't throw a damned strike!?! Its almost as if he wants to fail. </p> 6.  Man, I can’t deal with Woemack. Why is he swinging against a pitcher that can’t throw a damned strike!?! Its almost as if he wants to fail.

]]> By: Dan M http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49589 Dan M Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:41:53 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49589 <p><b><a name="5" rel="nofollow"></a>5.</b>  Womack! </p> 5.  Womack!

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49588 rbj Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:01:54 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49588 <p><b><a name="4" rel="nofollow"></a>4.</b>  Just got my ticket for Sunday's game against the Tigers.<br /> Detroit wants $35 for the ticket. Fine, though it is via &^%*%@!! Ticketmaster.<br /> Charges are<br /> "Convenience" charge: $4.50<br /> Order processing charge: $3.75<br /> Ticketfast: $2.50<br /> An extra $10.25 to get the ticket online! This is disgusting. (and it's been this way for atleast the last three years.) </p> 4.  Just got my ticket for Sunday’s game against the Tigers.
Detroit wants $35 for the ticket. Fine, though it is via &^%*%@!! Ticketmaster.
Charges are
“Convenience” charge: $4.50
Order processing charge: $3.75
Ticketfast: $2.50
An extra $10.25 to get the ticket online! This is disgusting. (and it’s been this way for atleast the last three years.)

]]> By: bobtaco http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49587 bobtaco Mon, 27 Jun 2005 19:11:43 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49587 <p><b><a name="3" rel="nofollow"></a>3.</b>  Politics + Yankees satire...</p> <p> http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/6/27/162232/699 </p> 3.  Politics + Yankees satire…

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/6/27/162232/699

]]> By: Simone http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49586 Simone Mon, 27 Jun 2005 19:06:41 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49586 <p><b><a name="2" rel="nofollow"></a>2.</b>  Sheffield isn't in the line up tonight so that won't be a problem. Good news, Womack is hitting 9th. Bad news, Womack is playing center. Why, Joe, why? </p> <p> The line up:</p> <p> Jeter SS<br /> Cano 2B<br /> Sheffield DH<br /> Rodriguez 3B<br /> Matsui LF<br /> Posada C<br /> Giambi 1B<br /> Sierra RF<br /> Womack CF</p> <p> I find ESPN's schadenfreude of the Yankees' struggles to be real annoying. Dan Patrick and Peter Gammons are just so smug. </p> 2.  Sheffield isn’t in the line up tonight so that won’t be a problem. Good news, Womack is hitting 9th. Bad news, Womack is playing center. Why, Joe, why?

The line up:

Jeter SS
Cano 2B
Sheffield DH
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui LF
Posada C
Giambi 1B
Sierra RF
Womack CF

I find ESPN’s schadenfreude of the Yankees’ struggles to be real annoying. Dan Patrick and Peter Gammons are just so smug.

]]> By: Knuckles http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49585 Knuckles Mon, 27 Jun 2005 18:49:06 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/06/27/im-just-sayin/#comment-49585 <p><b><a name="1" rel="nofollow"></a>1.</b>  I'd bet most of the Yanks who have to bat behind Woemack in the order wouldn't mind a shot at Torre, either.</p> <p> I'm really trying to enjoy each game for what it is lately, rather than fretting over the standings, because that's not useful. And a good ol' fashioned donnybrook would be a nice way to start the week. </p> 1.  I’d bet most of the Yanks who have to bat behind Woemack in the order wouldn’t mind a shot at Torre, either.

I’m really trying to enjoy each game for what it is lately, rather than fretting over the standings, because that’s not useful. And a good ol’ fashioned donnybrook would be a nice way to start the week.

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