Comments on: Jays’ Blues

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 11:48:11 +0000

99. And I only just now realized that I punctuated the headline incorrectly. Should be Jays' Blues.

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 02:16:19 +0000

98. Jay, I did think of you when typing that title.

I'd forgotten that Bellinger had some pop in his bat (10 career ML homers in 275 ABs). Bellinger, now 36, slugged .427 in part-time duty for the Oriole's triple-A team in Ottawa last year (don't ask about his AVG and OBP, they're not pretty). I'm not sure where (or if) he's playing this year.

I doubt he was a better defensive CF than Crosby, though. He has a career Rate2 of 87 in 36 ML games in CF in 2000 and 2001.

By: brockdc

brockdc — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:35:05 +0000

97. "Clay Bellinger could play a better CF AND hit for power."

Again, our complete lack of outfield depth borders on the surreal.

By: brockdc

brockdc — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:31:35 +0000

96. Oh, yeah - like Cliff said.

Except I do have a problem with Bernie being anywhere near CF anymore.

By: Jay Jaffe

Jay Jaffe — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:29:49 +0000

95. Bubba, schmubba. As long as we're keeping our standards so low, Clay Bellinger could play a better CF AND hit for power. I bet he could be had for the cost of a plane ticket from whatever oblivion he's living in now. Crosby should be returned to the Make A Wish Foundation headquarters at once.

By: brockdc

brockdc — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:28:22 +0000

94. Matpat,

GRANTED, neither of these guys is Andruw Jones here. I think we can pretty much agree like hell on that. But how could you compare Womack's 320 ABs to Bubba's (a wopping 42 ABs). I really think their respective offensive output would be a wash if Bubba were given the opportunity to play on a daily basis, while Crosby is far superior defensively - advantage Crosby.

By: Jay Jaffe

Jay Jaffe — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:25:33 +0000

93. Damn, and here I was hoping the post was about me

The decision to pull A-Rod, Sheffield and Posada at the end of 6 when trailing 9-0 is entirely excusable considering that it’s a day game tomorrow. At this stage, every little bit of rest helps, especially when it comes to the big bats and the differnce between even the diminished Posada and Flaherty Will Get You Nowhere.

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:16:25 +0000

92. First of all, neither should be starting every day, they should be platooned in center with Bernie, getting the starts against righties when there's a fly ball starter on the mound for the Yankees.

That said, I have faith that Bubba can hit at least as well as Womack (which is a very low standard). And I know he has more pop in his bat. He just needs the exposure to get his swing up to that modest level of "production." Meanwhile, he's by far the best defensive centerfielder on this team, if not in the entire organization.

I've been a Bubba doubter for most of the season, but something about watching Womack out there and at the plate last night convinced me, Bubba must be better.

By: Mattpat11

Mattpat11 — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:01:32 +0000

91. Bubba Crosby can't be anywhere near the everday starting lineup. That will cripple this team. As bad as Womack is, .240-.250 with the odd double and the ability to steal a base beats out Bubba and his .150-.180, no extra base hits and whacky base running

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:46:31 +0000

90. Not understandable at all.

By: randym77

randym77 — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 23:38:17 +0000

89. I think what bothers me most is that it shows he has no confidence in his team. He didn't think they could come back. Understandable, I guess, but jeez, put on a show at least.

By: brockdc

brockdc — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 23:35:43 +0000

88. Well-rested for what? For golfing? For trick-or-treating?

By: brockdc

brockdc — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 23:33:01 +0000

87. Damn.

The following is my everyday lineup for the balance of the season. It must be followed or the Yankees will be watching a lot of WWE in late-October.

1. Jeter - SS
2. Bernie - DH
3. Sheff - RF
4. A-Rod - 3b
5. Matsui - LF
6. Giambi - 1b (can't hit for shit while DHing)
7. Cano - 2b
8. Posada - C
9. Crosby - CF

In a perfecter world, they'd call up A-Phil to platoon with Giambi and Tino at 1b-DH, but COME ON.

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 23:32:38 +0000

86. Actually, at this point in the season, in a three way tie for the Wild Card, you have to think that every win matters and have faith that no deficit is insurmountable for the second best offense in baseball.

By: randym77

randym77 — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 23:29:35 +0000

85. I guess at this point in the season, you have to think about conserving your energy. But darn, I really think Torre gave up too soon.

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 23:28:52 +0000

84. God bless Bernie. Glad Joe took Rodriguez, Sheffield and Posada out, who needed those other four runs anyway.

That's not to say they would have gotten them, but he helped make sure they didn't.

By: brockdc

brockdc — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 23:26:55 +0000

83. Ah, hells jyeah!

By: randym77

randym77 — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 23:26:45 +0000

82. Bernie Baby!!!

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 23:26:29 +0000

81. .243, shmoo-43. His OBP is .272 and he's slugging .275 (actually both of those are worse now).

Bubba is 2 for 2 in this game. I don't really think he can hit much, but Womack can't hit any.

By: yankz

yankz — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 23:22:07 +0000

80. Post 74 is what this team needs to get into the playoffs.