Comments on: The Big O http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Sat, 25 May 2013 05:23:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: TracedOut http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53049 TracedOut Fri, 26 Aug 2005 09:33:03 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53049 <p><b><a name="140" rel="nofollow"></a>140.</b>  Jesus, Cliff, it's not like pulling Rodriguez, Posada, and Sheff cost us the game Wednesday. What was their win expectency at that point, like 1%? 1.5%?</p> <p> All of the at bats by the replacement players:<br /> B Crosby singled to center, H Matsui to third. <br /> F Escalona struck out looking.<br /> J Flaherty grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, T Martinez out at second.<br /> B Crosby singled to left, D Jeter to second. <br /> B Williams hit for F Escalona.<br /> B Williams homered to right, D Jeter and B Crosby scored.</p> <p> 3/5, 2 r, 3 rbi, 1 hr, 1 gid, 1 k. It looks like removing the players actually helped the Yankees score one, maybe two runs. </p> <p> Torre makes enough glaring errors. Lets save the venom for the appropriate time. </p> 140.  Jesus, Cliff, it’s not like pulling Rodriguez, Posada, and Sheff cost us the game Wednesday. What was their win expectency at that point, like 1%? 1.5%?

All of the at bats by the replacement players:
B Crosby singled to center, H Matsui to third.
F Escalona struck out looking.
J Flaherty grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, T Martinez out at second.
B Crosby singled to left, D Jeter to second.
B Williams hit for F Escalona.
B Williams homered to right, D Jeter and B Crosby scored.

3/5, 2 r, 3 rbi, 1 hr, 1 gid, 1 k. It looks like removing the players actually helped the Yankees score one, maybe two runs.

Torre makes enough glaring errors. Lets save the venom for the appropriate time.

]]> By: randym77 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53048 randym77 Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:08:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53048 <p><b><a name="139" rel="nofollow"></a>139.</b>  The good news is the Red Sox lost. The bad news is KC has now won 4 out of 5 since their losing streak ended. </p> 139.  The good news is the Red Sox lost. The bad news is KC has now won 4 out of 5 since their losing streak ended.

]]> By: randym77 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53047 randym77 Thu, 25 Aug 2005 22:49:30 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53047 <p><b><a name="138" rel="nofollow"></a>138.</b>  KC is up 6-2 now, in the 5th inning. </p> <p> Would be just our luck to have them start pulling out of their slump now. :-P </p> 138.  KC is up 6-2 now, in the 5th inning.

Would be just our luck to have them start pulling out of their slump now. :-P

]]> By: rilkefan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53046 rilkefan Thu, 25 Aug 2005 21:44:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53046 <p><b><a name="137" rel="nofollow"></a>137.</b>  Why would Schilling be any better as a starter than a closer? KC has 5 hits through 1 1/3 innings... </p> 137.  Why would Schilling be any better as a starter than a closer? KC has 5 hits through 1 1/3 innings…

]]> By: randym77 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53045 randym77 Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:52:44 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53045 <p><b><a name="136" rel="nofollow"></a>136.</b>  I think Torre is keeping Small in reserve in case of early starter implosion. He didn't put him in last night, because at down 0-9, he gave up on the game. But he's gotta be worried about another RJ or Moose meltdown, never mind the ever-exciting Leiter. </p> 136.  I think Torre is keeping Small in reserve in case of early starter implosion. He didn’t put him in last night, because at down 0-9, he gave up on the game. But he’s gotta be worried about another RJ or Moose meltdown, never mind the ever-exciting Leiter.

]]> By: Dan M http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53044 Dan M Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:04:53 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53044 <p><b><a name="135" rel="nofollow"></a>135.</b>  The 9-0 A's score (at the time) on the out-of-town might have induced Joe to have GorMo nail this one down. Plus, I'd rather see Gordon shake of any rust that he might have with a 4-run cushion, in case he's in a tight spot tomorrow. And Joe is loathe to bring in Gordon and Mo in the middle of innings (as he should be - both are noticably shaky doing so). </p> 135.  The 9-0 A’s score (at the time) on the out-of-town might have induced Joe to have GorMo nail this one down. Plus, I’d rather see Gordon shake of any rust that he might have with a 4-run cushion, in case he’s in a tight spot tomorrow. And Joe is loathe to bring in Gordon and Mo in the middle of innings (as he should be – both are noticably shaky doing so).

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53043 Cliff Corcoran Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:48:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53043 <p><b><a name="134" rel="nofollow"></a>134.</b>  See, but the Yanks scored 5 last night to make it a four run lead, so both games wound up being four-run games. Maybe if Torre hadn't waved the white flag last night (and, yes, it is a rather large maybe) he wouldn't have had to pull out the big guns today. </p> <p> As for your point about Small/FRod, pmarcig, I've said this many times this season. If you bring in those guys and they give up two quick runs, you can still go to Gordon and Mo and win by two. But, if you go straight to Gordon and Mo you have eliminated the possibility of getting out of the game without using those guys at all. The first move gives you flexibility and a better best-case scenario. The latter gives you no flexibility and a best-case scenario that increases the already excessive workload of the team's most valuable relievers. </p> 134.  See, but the Yanks scored 5 last night to make it a four run lead, so both games wound up being four-run games. Maybe if Torre hadn’t waved the white flag last night (and, yes, it is a rather large maybe) he wouldn’t have had to pull out the big guns today.

As for your point about Small/FRod, pmarcig, I’ve said this many times this season. If you bring in those guys and they give up two quick runs, you can still go to Gordon and Mo and win by two. But, if you go straight to Gordon and Mo you have eliminated the possibility of getting out of the game without using those guys at all. The first move gives you flexibility and a better best-case scenario. The latter gives you no flexibility and a best-case scenario that increases the already excessive workload of the team’s most valuable relievers.

]]> By: rilkefan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53042 rilkefan Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:18:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53042 <p><b><a name="133" rel="nofollow"></a>133.</b>  Maybe something like, "O-o-o-o-oh-chacon-a, and the wins come sweeping down like rain". Kinda long for a title though. </p> 133.  Maybe something like, “O-o-o-o-oh-chacon-a, and the wins come sweeping down like rain”. Kinda long for a title though.

]]> By: pmarcig http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53041 pmarcig Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:09:24 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53041 <p><b><a name="132" rel="nofollow"></a>132.</b>  Maybe that extra rest is why Sheff and ARod went deep and Posada went 3-3, BB today... :)</p> <p> Look I get what you're saying but come on..I can't get too upset over resting a few guys down 9 freaking runs with three innings to go. <br /> And in this game the lead is only 4, the day after they score 9 in an inning, and you're going to complain about closing the door like that? I could just see FRod or Small come in and give up 2 quick ones, and everyone wonder why we didn't nail it shut.</p> <p> Good game. Good win. Now let's pad some stats and get the bullpen some serious rest for a few days. </p> 132.  Maybe that extra rest is why Sheff and ARod went deep and Posada went 3-3, BB today… :)

Look I get what you’re saying but come on..I can’t get too upset over resting a few guys down 9 freaking runs with three innings to go.
And in this game the lead is only 4, the day after they score 9 in an inning, and you’re going to complain about closing the door like that? I could just see FRod or Small come in and give up 2 quick ones, and everyone wonder why we didn’t nail it shut.

Good game. Good win. Now let’s pad some stats and get the bullpen some serious rest for a few days.

]]> By: Shaun P http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53040 Shaun P Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:05:43 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53040 <p><b><a name="131" rel="nofollow"></a>131.</b>  Sigh . . . would two innings of Small be that bad? Now, I hope all three games against KC are blowouts, where TanGorMo aren't needed, and I suppose they do need somewhat frequent work - but why not save it for this weekend in case you really really need it? 'Cause we really really need to sweep KC. </p> 131.  Sigh . . . would two innings of Small be that bad? Now, I hope all three games against KC are blowouts, where TanGorMo aren’t needed, and I suppose they do need somewhat frequent work – but why not save it for this weekend in case you really really need it? ‘Cause we really really need to sweep KC.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53039 Cliff Corcoran Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:01:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53039 <p><b><a name="130" rel="nofollow"></a>130.</b>  Alex, I didn't want to say it, but you're dead right about this weekend. </p> 130.  Alex, I didn’t want to say it, but you’re dead right about this weekend.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53038 Cliff Corcoran Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:59:49 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53038 <p><b><a name="129" rel="nofollow"></a>129.</b>  What gets me is Torre rests Rodriguez, Sheffield and Posada last night with three innings to play and the Toronto bullpen having struggled the previous two nights, then with a four-run lead today he works Gordon and Rivera unnecessarily. It's maddening!</p> <p> That said, 3 of 4 is exactly what I hoped for in this series. Great pitching by Wright, Leiter and Chacon. The offense might be scuffling some, but this team is winning the games it needs to win. Good stuff. </p> 129.  What gets me is Torre rests Rodriguez, Sheffield and Posada last night with three innings to play and the Toronto bullpen having struggled the previous two nights, then with a four-run lead today he works Gordon and Rivera unnecessarily. It’s maddening!

That said, 3 of 4 is exactly what I hoped for in this series. Great pitching by Wright, Leiter and Chacon. The offense might be scuffling some, but this team is winning the games it needs to win. Good stuff.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53037 Alex Belth Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:59:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53037 <p><b><a name="128" rel="nofollow"></a>128.</b>  rbj, that's a good one. How 'bout O-righta! </p> <p> Yeah, at least it was only nine pitches.</p> <p> Very good win for the Yanks. They needed it and got it. Now, let's not even front. A clean sweep of the Royals is a must. </p> 128.  rbj, that’s a good one. How ’bout O-righta!

Yeah, at least it was only nine pitches.

Very good win for the Yanks. They needed it and got it. Now, let’s not even front. A clean sweep of the Royals is a must.

]]> By: Oscar Azocar http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53036 Oscar Azocar Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:58:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53036 <p><b><a name="127" rel="nofollow"></a>127.</b>  There was absolutely no need for Mo in there. He pitched on Tuesday night. What gives? </p> 127.  There was absolutely no need for Mo in there. He pitched on Tuesday night. What gives?

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53035 rbj Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:56:36 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53035 <p><b><a name="126" rel="nofollow"></a>126.</b>  So is the wrap up post going to be titled "The Story of O"? </p> 126.  So is the wrap up post going to be titled “The Story of O”?

]]> By: Knuckles http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53034 Knuckles Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:56:33 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53034 <p><b><a name="125" rel="nofollow"></a>125.</b>  'Least it was only 9 pitches, but still pretty fckin' dumb. </p> 125.  ’Least it was only 9 pitches, but still pretty fckin’ dumb.

]]> By: pmarcig http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53033 pmarcig Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:56:00 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53033 <p><b><a name="124" rel="nofollow"></a>124.</b>  I don't think the 8 pitch inning is going to hurt Mo. Every game from here out is "must win". He's had some rest lately and hopefully will get more over the next series. </p> 124.  I don’t think the 8 pitch inning is going to hurt Mo. Every game from here out is “must win”. He’s had some rest lately and hopefully will get more over the next series.

]]> By: JVarghese81 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53032 JVarghese81 Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:54:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53032 <p><b><a name="123" rel="nofollow"></a>123.</b>  Come on guys,<br /> It's not like Rivera is on pace to pitch over 75 innings this year...<br /> and it's not as if the next off day is Sept. 5...<br /> or even that Mariano is going through his usual rough stretch (3.46 ERA in Aug).</p> <p> Oh, right... </p> 123.  Come on guys,
It’s not like Rivera is on pace to pitch over 75 innings this year…
and it’s not as if the next off day is Sept. 5…
or even that Mariano is going through his usual rough stretch (3.46 ERA in Aug).

Oh, right…

]]> By: jkay http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53031 jkay Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:53:55 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53031 <p><b><a name="122" rel="nofollow"></a>122.</b>  Yankees win. </p> 122.  Yankees win.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53030 rbj Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:53:39 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/08/25/the-big-o/#comment-53030 <p><b><a name="121" rel="nofollow"></a>121.</b>  I'd throw Felix out there, not Mo. </p> 121.  I’d throw Felix out there, not Mo.

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