Comments on: How Sweet it is http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:25:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: rsmith51 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51189 rsmith51 Sun, 31 Jul 2005 15:15:13 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51189 <p><b><a name="10" rel="nofollow"></a>10.</b>  I wish I could have seen the game. I was watching it on gamecast at the library.</p> <p> It bugs me when announcers say a rookie wouldn't have gotten the call that Sheffield did(Or Maddux or Clemens or Bonds). Isn't a strike a strike? It is times like that I am a big proponent of automating the strike zone and getting rid of the potentially "biased" umpire. </p> 10.  I wish I could have seen the game. I was watching it on gamecast at the library.

It bugs me when announcers say a rookie wouldn’t have gotten the call that Sheffield did(Or Maddux or Clemens or Bonds). Isn’t a strike a strike? It is times like that I am a big proponent of automating the strike zone and getting rid of the potentially “biased” umpire.

]]> By: Dan M http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51188 Dan M Sun, 31 Jul 2005 12:43:02 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51188 <p><b><a name="9" rel="nofollow"></a>9.</b>  Embree actually looked good despite the bad line. Yes, his fielding was terrible, but Kennedy's single was an excuse-me single - just one of those baseball things. I'd love to see him deliver next time. </p> 9.  Embree actually looked good despite the bad line. Yes, his fielding was terrible, but Kennedy’s single was an excuse-me single – just one of those baseball things. I’d love to see him deliver next time.

]]> By: Simone http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51187 Simone Sun, 31 Jul 2005 11:23:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51187 <p><b><a name="8" rel="nofollow"></a>8.</b>  What a great win! It started off as a solid game only to detriorate into craziness. I'm glad that the Yankees were able to stick it to the Angels for once. Chacon was a nice surprise. FRod was all over the place and I loved it. No more celebrating for him and his annoying teammates. I bet Angels fans were cussing out Scioscia for using Woods and overusing FRod. </p> 8.  What a great win! It started off as a solid game only to detriorate into craziness. I’m glad that the Yankees were able to stick it to the Angels for once. Chacon was a nice surprise. FRod was all over the place and I loved it. No more celebrating for him and his annoying teammates. I bet Angels fans were cussing out Scioscia for using Woods and overusing FRod.

]]> By: KJC http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51186 KJC Sun, 31 Jul 2005 10:37:58 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51186 <p><b><a name="7" rel="nofollow"></a>7.</b>  And with the win, all the discussion of Torre's mishandling of the bullpen disappears for one more day. But I wonder what Angel sites are saying about Scioscia's bullpen decision... </p> 7.  And with the win, all the discussion of Torre’s mishandling of the bullpen disappears for one more day. But I wonder what Angel sites are saying about Scioscia’s bullpen decision…

]]> By: mikeplugh http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51185 mikeplugh Sun, 31 Jul 2005 03:11:13 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51185 <p><b><a name="6" rel="nofollow"></a>6.</b>  It's crazy to think how many starting pitchers we have (injured and otherwise)</p> <p> Johnson, Mussina, Pavano, Wright, Wang, Leiter, Chacon, Small, Nomo, Brown</p> <p> Brown is done. I hope he stays on the DL. Pavano and Wright should be back soon leaving only one spot open for a 5th starter. Who will it be?</p> <p> Wang is probably out for the rest of the year. If Pavano and Wright can pitch well, no need for Wang to rush things. He has a bright future. That leaves Chacon, Small, and Nomo.</p> <p> I hear that Wright may stay in the bullpen when he comes back to build arm strength. We'll see. If that's the case, I expect Small and Chacon to fill 4 and 5. Nomo is only an insurance policy in case of more injuries or struggles by the new guys.</p> <p> Interesting situation now. </p> 6.  It’s crazy to think how many starting pitchers we have (injured and otherwise)

Johnson, Mussina, Pavano, Wright, Wang, Leiter, Chacon, Small, Nomo, Brown

Brown is done. I hope he stays on the DL. Pavano and Wright should be back soon leaving only one spot open for a 5th starter. Who will it be?

Wang is probably out for the rest of the year. If Pavano and Wright can pitch well, no need for Wang to rush things. He has a bright future. That leaves Chacon, Small, and Nomo.

I hear that Wright may stay in the bullpen when he comes back to build arm strength. We’ll see. If that’s the case, I expect Small and Chacon to fill 4 and 5. Nomo is only an insurance policy in case of more injuries or struggles by the new guys.

Interesting situation now.

]]> By: Deltasocrates http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51184 Deltasocrates Sat, 30 Jul 2005 23:31:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51184 <p><b><a name="5" rel="nofollow"></a>5.</b>  Another good thing about today is that K-Rod threw 36 pitches, which makes his appearance tomorrow doubtful at best.</p> <p> OTOH, Flash is not pitching all that well of late. It's time to stop using him in meaningless situations and save him for when he REALLY counts (Will you, Joe?). </p> 5.  Another good thing about today is that K-Rod threw 36 pitches, which makes his appearance tomorrow doubtful at best.

OTOH, Flash is not pitching all that well of late. It’s time to stop using him in meaningless situations and save him for when he REALLY counts (Will you, Joe?).

]]> By: Jen http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51183 Jen Sat, 30 Jul 2005 23:15:19 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51183 <p><b><a name="4" rel="nofollow"></a>4.</b>  Torre finally did something today that my mom has been begging him to do for a while now. And that was to let the starting pitcher come out for warm-ups and then take him out so he can get a standing-O. </p> 4.  Torre finally did something today that my mom has been begging him to do for a while now. And that was to let the starting pitcher come out for warm-ups and then take him out so he can get a standing-O.

]]> By: Hank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51182 Hank Sat, 30 Jul 2005 20:04:00 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51182 <p><b><a name="3" rel="nofollow"></a>3.</b>  I was happy with Womack's steal. The way things have been going lately -- especially against the Angels -- I was absolutely certain that Jeter was gonna serve up a room service double-play ball to short. But, like Dan, once Jeter walked, I figured they had a shot. </p> <p> A-Rod's at bat highlighted the difference between '04 and '05 for him. Last year he never would've watched four straight pitches in that situation. He's confident enough with himself to know that he doesn't have to be the hero every night, and he trusts his teammates enough to know that someone behind him will get the job done. Of course, it doesn't hurt when the someone behind you is Hideki Matsui.</p> <p> Can't wait for tomorrow... </p> 3.  I was happy with Womack’s steal. The way things have been going lately — especially against the Angels — I was absolutely certain that Jeter was gonna serve up a room service double-play ball to short. But, like Dan, once Jeter walked, I figured they had a shot.

A-Rod’s at bat highlighted the difference between ’04 and ’05 for him. Last year he never would’ve watched four straight pitches in that situation. He’s confident enough with himself to know that he doesn’t have to be the hero every night, and he trusts his teammates enough to know that someone behind him will get the job done. Of course, it doesn’t hurt when the someone behind you is Hideki Matsui.

Can’t wait for tomorrow…

]]> By: Dan M http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51181 Dan M Sat, 30 Jul 2005 19:57:34 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51181 <p><b><a name="2" rel="nofollow"></a>2.</b>  When Tony Womack, of all people, led off with a walk, I knew they were in good shape. Once Jeter, he of the late-inning impatience, walked I knew they were going to win. What a sweet win!</p> <p> (Although I'm confused as to why TW stole 2nd. Seemed like a risky play to just to stay out of a double play). </p> 2.  When Tony Womack, of all people, led off with a walk, I knew they were in good shape. Once Jeter, he of the late-inning impatience, walked I knew they were going to win. What a sweet win!

(Although I’m confused as to why TW stole 2nd. Seemed like a risky play to just to stay out of a double play).

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51180 Alex Belth Sat, 30 Jul 2005 19:15:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/how-sweet-it-is/#comment-51180 <p><b><a name="1" rel="nofollow"></a>1.</b>  Wow, that was a heart-stopper. Jay Jaffe, who writes the Futility Infielder site was at the game so be sure and check him out tomorrow for a recap.</p> <p> Emily said, "Thank God," when the Yanks pulled it out. A second-straight night with a grumpy boyfriend was not something she was looking forward to. Out luck got better about twenty minutes later when a neighbor knocked on the door with two free tickets to see "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" on Broadway tonight. </p> <p> So we are off to the theater darlink. Great win for the Yanks and Saturday Night's Alright. </p> 1.  Wow, that was a heart-stopper. Jay Jaffe, who writes the Futility Infielder site was at the game so be sure and check him out tomorrow for a recap.

Emily said, “Thank God,” when the Yanks pulled it out. A second-straight night with a grumpy boyfriend was not something she was looking forward to. Out luck got better about twenty minutes later when a neighbor knocked on the door with two free tickets to see “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” on Broadway tonight.

So we are off to the theater darlink. Great win for the Yanks and Saturday Night’s Alright.

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