Comments on: Drag http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Thu, 23 May 2013 05:54:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53865 Cliff Corcoran Fri, 02 Sep 2005 20:52:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53865 <p><b><a name="12" rel="nofollow"></a>12.</b>  I'll give you offense, Rich. Their best defensive CF is Bubba Crosby, by far. Combo: Matsui because he's so far ahead of everyone else with the bat. So yeah, I agree. </p> <p> What? </p> 12.  I’ll give you offense, Rich. Their best defensive CF is Bubba Crosby, by far. Combo: Matsui because he’s so far ahead of everyone else with the bat. So yeah, I agree.

What?

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53864 Rich Fri, 02 Sep 2005 16:25:43 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53864 <p><b><a name="11" rel="nofollow"></a>11.</b>  The problem with the above scenario is that Torre shouldn't use the acquisition of Lawton to DH Bernie/Matsui/Sheffield. Lawton's presence should be used to play Matsui in CF almost every day, and to DH Bernie almost every day. He is their best CFer, by far, offense/defense. </p> 11.  The problem with the above scenario is that Torre shouldn’t use the acquisition of Lawton to DH Bernie/Matsui/Sheffield. Lawton’s presence should be used to play Matsui in CF almost every day, and to DH Bernie almost every day. He is their best CFer, by far, offense/defense.

]]> By: Shaun P http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53863 Shaun P Fri, 02 Sep 2005 14:41:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53863 <p><b><a name="10" rel="nofollow"></a>10.</b>  You've got a great point, Cliff, but given that we saw Torre start Tino (again) yesterday, anything that keeps Giambi in the field is welcome. Especially if Lawton keeps hitting .100/.217/.250, which may make Joe staple him to the bench (though I hope not).</p> <p> I wish Phillips had truly been freed to contribute more, but at this point, having him around and Tino unavailable will work for me. Even if its only 3 or 4 games, it makes us better. </p> 10.  You’ve got a great point, Cliff, but given that we saw Torre start Tino (again) yesterday, anything that keeps Giambi in the field is welcome. Especially if Lawton keeps hitting .100/.217/.250, which may make Joe staple him to the bench (though I hope not).

I wish Phillips had truly been freed to contribute more, but at this point, having him around and Tino unavailable will work for me. Even if its only 3 or 4 games, it makes us better.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53862 Cliff Corcoran Fri, 02 Sep 2005 13:49:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53862 <p><b><a name="9" rel="nofollow"></a>9.</b>  I dunno, Tino can still draw a walk and jack one out, I think he's best used as a lefty PH. His defense this year hasn't been so hot. </p> 9.  I dunno, Tino can still draw a walk and jack one out, I think he’s best used as a lefty PH. His defense this year hasn’t been so hot.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53861 rbj Fri, 02 Sep 2005 13:27:36 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53861 <p><b><a name="8" rel="nofollow"></a>8.</b>  At this point in his career, Tino is best used as a late inning defensive replacement (LIDR). Give Jason 3-4 ABs, hit a couple homers, have everybody's favorite whipping boy be his legs for the last time he's on base, and then put Tino in. That should work for a month. Er, two months. </p> 8.  At this point in his career, Tino is best used as a late inning defensive replacement (LIDR). Give Jason 3-4 ABs, hit a couple homers, have everybody’s favorite whipping boy be his legs for the last time he’s on base, and then put Tino in. That should work for a month. Er, two months.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53860 Cliff Corcoran Fri, 02 Sep 2005 13:12:36 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53860 <p><b><a name="7" rel="nofollow"></a>7.</b>  The thing is, that with Lawton in the OF, Torre's much less likely to start Tino at all, and is more prone to DH Bernie/Matsui/Sheffield, bench Tino and give Giambi the start at first. So really the Yanks are losing Tino's bat of the bench here. Not a huge loss, as the line-up is so strong that there's little call for pinch-hitters, particularly left-handed pinch-hitters, but not cause for celebration. There's no margin for error right now, and this, however slighty, does hurt the team. </p> 7.  The thing is, that with Lawton in the OF, Torre’s much less likely to start Tino at all, and is more prone to DH Bernie/Matsui/Sheffield, bench Tino and give Giambi the start at first. So really the Yanks are losing Tino’s bat of the bench here. Not a huge loss, as the line-up is so strong that there’s little call for pinch-hitters, particularly left-handed pinch-hitters, but not cause for celebration. There’s no margin for error right now, and this, however slighty, does hurt the team.

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53859 Rich Fri, 02 Sep 2005 12:36:22 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53859 <p><b><a name="6" rel="nofollow"></a>6.</b>  I agree with Shaun. Torre's insistence on giving Tino so many games at 1B despite the fact that Giambi, for whatever reason, hits so much better when he plays the field, makes Tino's injury a blessing. </p> 6.  I agree with Shaun. Torre’s insistence on giving Tino so many games at 1B despite the fact that Giambi, for whatever reason, hits so much better when he plays the field, makes Tino’s injury a blessing.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53858 Cliff Corcoran Fri, 02 Sep 2005 12:11:40 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53858 <p><b><a name="5" rel="nofollow"></a>5.</b>  Shaun, I suppose with Sierra active the Yanks can deal without Tino's bat on the bench for a few days (previously he was the only useful pinch hitter they had). It will be interesting to see if Phillips draws a start against a lefty, such as vs. Zito on Sunday. But at this point I don't expect much from him. The point of freeing Andy was to get him regular playing time with the big club and make someone like Tino or Sierra expendable. That didn't happen and won't at this point in the season.</p> <p> As for yesterday's loss, I chalk it up to a letdown after the "Battle in Seattle." It stings, but the Yanks are still in a tie for the Wild Card, within striking distance of the Red Sox. They can't win 'em all (though they should have won 3 of 4). </p> 5.  Shaun, I suppose with Sierra active the Yanks can deal without Tino’s bat on the bench for a few days (previously he was the only useful pinch hitter they had). It will be interesting to see if Phillips draws a start against a lefty, such as vs. Zito on Sunday. But at this point I don’t expect much from him. The point of freeing Andy was to get him regular playing time with the big club and make someone like Tino or Sierra expendable. That didn’t happen and won’t at this point in the season.

As for yesterday’s loss, I chalk it up to a letdown after the “Battle in Seattle.” It stings, but the Yanks are still in a tie for the Wild Card, within striking distance of the Red Sox. They can’t win ‘em all (though they should have won 3 of 4).

]]> By: Shaun P http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53857 Shaun P Fri, 02 Sep 2005 11:41:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53857 <p><b><a name="4" rel="nofollow"></a>4.</b>  Some good news, as pointed out by someone in the game thread yesterday:</p> <p> "First baseman Tino Martinez will miss at least three or four games with an injury to his rib cage, Manager Joe Torre said. Andy Phillips was called up as a backup at first."</p> <p> Even if Phillips doesn't play, at least it means Giambi plays the field all weekend. That can only mean good things for the offense, right?</p> <p> Meanwhile, note that Oakland's offense has been slumping lately too. Hopefully that will continue this weekend, and our offense will wake up. </p> 4.  Some good news, as pointed out by someone in the game thread yesterday:

“First baseman Tino Martinez will miss at least three or four games with an injury to his rib cage, Manager Joe Torre said. Andy Phillips was called up as a backup at first.”

Even if Phillips doesn’t play, at least it means Giambi plays the field all weekend. That can only mean good things for the offense, right?

Meanwhile, note that Oakland’s offense has been slumping lately too. Hopefully that will continue this weekend, and our offense will wake up.

]]> By: Beth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53856 Beth Fri, 02 Sep 2005 10:42:19 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53856 <p><b><a name="3" rel="nofollow"></a>3.</b>  //Ah, so that's what good teams do--beat the bad ones//</p> <p> in our case, unless it's kansas city. </p> 3.  //Ah, so that’s what good teams do–beat the bad ones//

in our case, unless it’s kansas city.

]]> By: bp1 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53855 bp1 Fri, 02 Sep 2005 10:13:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53855 <p><b><a name="2" rel="nofollow"></a>2.</b>  Dang!! Wright was looking better and better as the game went on. It had the makings of those tense 1-0 final score sorts of games. Seeing him hit was scary. It was unsettling to me, and it obviously was to everyone else, too. </p> <p> My gut told me Tanyon was gonna give up a gopher. I was out in the kitchen making dinner when the thought hit me "he's gonna give up a homer". I walked into the living room and BOOM!! </p> <p> (sigh)</p> <p> He seems to be all over the plate these days. Is it arm fatigue, mechanics, injury, or what? </p> <p> Still - the game was close and I had hope, but we our bats were just lifeless. It seemed like the team had a big offensive let down after facing the phenom the night before. </p> <p> Let's hope we can pick it up in Oakland. This is not the time for a team-wide batting slump. </p> <p> BP </p> 2.  Dang!! Wright was looking better and better as the game went on. It had the makings of those tense 1-0 final score sorts of games. Seeing him hit was scary. It was unsettling to me, and it obviously was to everyone else, too.

My gut told me Tanyon was gonna give up a gopher. I was out in the kitchen making dinner when the thought hit me “he’s gonna give up a homer”. I walked into the living room and BOOM!!

(sigh)

He seems to be all over the plate these days. Is it arm fatigue, mechanics, injury, or what?

Still – the game was close and I had hope, but we our bats were just lifeless. It seemed like the team had a big offensive let down after facing the phenom the night before.

Let’s hope we can pick it up in Oakland. This is not the time for a team-wide batting slump.

BP

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53854 rbj Fri, 02 Sep 2005 09:52:32 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/02/drag-2/#comment-53854 <p><b><a name="1" rel="nofollow"></a>1.</b>  I'm not discouraged, it's just a temporary glitch. I hope. </p> 1.  I’m not discouraged, it’s just a temporary glitch. I hope.

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