Comments on: Lucky Number 13? http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:25:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Paul in Boston http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51179 Paul in Boston Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:55:52 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51179 <p><b><a name="41" rel="nofollow"></a>41.</b>  Theory about Embree (and I emphasize it's pure speculation): steroids.</p> <p> Remember in 2002 when the Yankees played the Padres, and suddenly this guy with a mediocre career comes into a game and he is throwing 95+ and striking out everyone? Where did he come from? Then the Sox pick him up, and he remains overpowering. And I always thought his head had that funny swollen look ...</p> <p> Again, this is speculation only, what do I know. </p> 41.  Theory about Embree (and I emphasize it’s pure speculation): steroids.

Remember in 2002 when the Yankees played the Padres, and suddenly this guy with a mediocre career comes into a game and he is throwing 95+ and striking out everyone? Where did he come from? Then the Sox pick him up, and he remains overpowering. And I always thought his head had that funny swollen look …

Again, this is speculation only, what do I know.

]]> By: jkay http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51178 jkay Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:40:41 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51178 <p><b><a name="40" rel="nofollow"></a>40.</b>  Franklin put out the fire!! </p> 40.  Franklin put out the fire!!

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51177 Rich Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:34:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51177 <p><b><a name="39" rel="nofollow"></a>39.</b>  In addition to Mat's obvious "clutchness," Giambi really deserves props for that HR. It put them back in the game. </p> 39.  In addition to Mat’s obvious “clutchness,” Giambi really deserves props for that HR. It put them back in the game.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51176 rbj Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:09:38 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51176 <p><b><a name="38" rel="nofollow"></a>38.</b>  Suweeeet. And Frankie's thrown too much to pitch tomorrow. </p> 38.  Suweeeet. And Frankie’s thrown too much to pitch tomorrow.

]]> By: rilkefan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51175 rilkefan Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:09:34 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51175 <p><b><a name="37" rel="nofollow"></a>37.</b>  Wow. Nice win for Mo. </p> 37.  Wow. Nice win for Mo.

]]> By: JVarghese81 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51174 JVarghese81 Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:09:33 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51174 <p><b><a name="36" rel="nofollow"></a>36.</b>  Holy crap - that was an exciting game - thank god they won that one. Whoo... </p> 36.  Holy crap – that was an exciting game – thank god they won that one. Whoo…

]]> By: Marcus http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51173 Marcus Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:09:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51173 <p><b><a name="35" rel="nofollow"></a>35.</b>  GODZILLA!!!!!!! Victory tastes so sweet against the Angels, especially with K-Rod blowing it. </p> 35.  GODZILLA!!!!!!! Victory tastes so sweet against the Angels, especially with K-Rod blowing it.

]]> By: Murray http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51172 Murray Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:08:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51172 <p><b><a name="34" rel="nofollow"></a>34.</b>  Yipee! That was fun. </p> 34.  Yipee! That was fun.

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51171 Rich Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:08:14 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51171 <p><b><a name="33" rel="nofollow"></a>33.</b>  WTG! </p> 33.  WTG!

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51170 rbj Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:59:27 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51170 <p><b><a name="32" rel="nofollow"></a>32.</b>  We need a laser shot, Sheff. </p> 32.  We need a laser shot, Sheff.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51169 Marcus Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:51:58 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51169 <p><b><a name="31" rel="nofollow"></a>31.</b>  Speaking of overuse, K-Rod looks a little wild today. </p> 31.  Speaking of overuse, K-Rod looks a little wild today.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51168 rbj Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:47:08 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51168 <p><b><a name="30" rel="nofollow"></a>30.</b>  Felix didn't get the job done today either. Do not walk the leadoff guy. Throw a strike on 3-2.</p> <p> I think even the retread starters are going to have to go 8 innings for a while. </p> 30.  Felix didn’t get the job done today either. Do not walk the leadoff guy. Throw a strike on 3-2.

I think even the retread starters are going to have to go 8 innings for a while.

]]> By: alasky http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51167 alasky Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:45:53 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51167 <p><b><a name="29" rel="nofollow"></a>29.</b>  as a general rule, not necessarily terrible today </p> 29.  as a general rule, not necessarily terrible today

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51166 Rich Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:45:52 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51166 <p><b><a name="28" rel="nofollow"></a>28.</b>  Embree could help, but I didn't want him broken in in a tight game. Let him gain his confidence slowly. Oh well. </p> 28.  Embree could help, but I didn’t want him broken in in a tight game. Let him gain his confidence slowly. Oh well.

]]> By: alasky http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51165 alasky Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:45:34 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51165 <p><b><a name="27" rel="nofollow"></a>27.</b>  ps...I really, really agree about the bullpen misuse </p> 27.  ps…I really, really agree about the bullpen misuse

]]> By: alasky http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51164 alasky Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:43:44 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51164 <p><b><a name="26" rel="nofollow"></a>26.</b>  two things with embree: small sample size this season, let's not all of a sudden consider him a 7 era guy with a pretty decent rack record the last few seasons...clearly a better option than buddy groom or wayne franlin...secondly, in terms of not getting the job done, I guess I can't really argue that point, but as a general rule, if he makes those pitches he'll be alright. The single was such an incredible bloop, I can't do it justice, hit very, very weakly. The error, blame him, sure, but I'd describe that more as an isolated incident than a trend. All I'm saying is let's give the guy a shot. </p> 26.  two things with embree: small sample size this season, let’s not all of a sudden consider him a 7 era guy with a pretty decent rack record the last few seasons…clearly a better option than buddy groom or wayne franlin…secondly, in terms of not getting the job done, I guess I can’t really argue that point, but as a general rule, if he makes those pitches he’ll be alright. The single was such an incredible bloop, I can’t do it justice, hit very, very weakly. The error, blame him, sure, but I’d describe that more as an isolated incident than a trend. All I’m saying is let’s give the guy a shot.

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51163 Rich Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:43:32 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51163 <p><b><a name="25" rel="nofollow"></a>25.</b>  Opening Day-Gordon pitched the 9th up 9-1<br /> April 24-Gordon pitched the 9th up 11-1<br /> May 11-Gordon pitched the 9th up 13-9<br /> May 13-Gordon pitched the 8th up 6-2<br /> June 11-Gordon pitched 2/3 of an inning up 4-0<br /> June 21-Gordon pitched the 9th up 20-11<br /> July 7-Gordon pitched 2/3 of an inning up 7-2<br /> July 20-Gordon pitched 1.1 innings up 7-3<br /> July 26-Gordon pitched the 9th up 4-0 </p> 25.  Opening Day-Gordon pitched the 9th up 9-1
April 24-Gordon pitched the 9th up 11-1
May 11-Gordon pitched the 9th up 13-9
May 13-Gordon pitched the 8th up 6-2
June 11-Gordon pitched 2/3 of an inning up 4-0
June 21-Gordon pitched the 9th up 20-11
July 7-Gordon pitched 2/3 of an inning up 7-2
July 20-Gordon pitched 1.1 innings up 7-3
July 26-Gordon pitched the 9th up 4-0

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51162 Rich Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:38:56 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51162 <p><b><a name="24" rel="nofollow"></a>24.</b>  It's about getting the job done. Embree didn't do it, and his track record this season gave no indication that he would. </p> 24.  It’s about getting the job done. Embree didn’t do it, and his track record this season gave no indication that he would.

]]> By: aboveavg http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51161 aboveavg Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:36:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51161 <p><b><a name="23" rel="nofollow"></a>23.</b>  Embree did not pitch poorly. He gave up a bloop and a bunt. Blame him for throwing the ball into the stands. </p> 23.  Embree did not pitch poorly. He gave up a bloop and a bunt. Blame him for throwing the ball into the stands.

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51160 Rich Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:32:31 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/07/30/lucky-number-13/#comment-51160 <p><b><a name="22" rel="nofollow"></a>22.</b>  When Giambi plays 1B he hits. </p> 22.  When Giambi plays 1B he hits.

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