Comments on: This is it http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Sat, 18 May 2013 15:57:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Shaun P http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61985 Shaun P Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:40:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61985 <p><b><a name="389" rel="nofollow"></a>389.</b>  Bags, I believe our magic number is 4 - any total of 4 Yankee wins and Sox losses and we win the division. </p> <p> I guess the only outcomes that matter right now are tonight's (in order from best to not so good but not terrible either):</p> <p> Thursday</p> <p> 1. Sox lose, Yanks win = Yanks two games up, need just one win for the division, Sox need a sweep for the division</p> <p> 2. Sox win, Yanks win OR Sox lose, Yanks lose = Yanks 1 game up, Yanks need 2 wins for the division, Sox need a sweep for the division </p> <p> 3. Sox win, Yanks lose = tie, first team to two wins gets the division</p> <p> If I've done this right, the nice thing is that, thanks to last night, the Yanks have to win only two more games, regardless of what happens tonight. Boy, I hope I've figured this right . . . someone please let me know if I haven't! </p> 389.  Bags, I believe our magic number is 4 – any total of 4 Yankee wins and Sox losses and we win the division.

I guess the only outcomes that matter right now are tonight’s (in order from best to not so good but not terrible either):

Thursday

1. Sox lose, Yanks win = Yanks two games up, need just one win for the division, Sox need a sweep for the division

2. Sox win, Yanks win OR Sox lose, Yanks lose = Yanks 1 game up, Yanks need 2 wins for the division, Sox need a sweep for the division

3. Sox win, Yanks lose = tie, first team to two wins gets the division

If I’ve done this right, the nice thing is that, thanks to last night, the Yanks have to win only two more games, regardless of what happens tonight. Boy, I hope I’ve figured this right . . . someone please let me know if I haven’t!

]]> By: randym77 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61984 randym77 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 08:37:41 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61984 <p><b><a name="388" rel="nofollow"></a>388.</b>  I don't see how it's even a contest. If you could choose to have either A-Rod or Ortiz on your team, you'd pick A-Rod. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. </p> <p> A very sweet win, that a lot of people contributed to. A-Rod was huge, Chacon was the player of the game, Jeter drove in the winning run, Mo was, well, Mo. </p> <p> And special props to the oft-maligned Jorge Posada. He was the winning run, and his gunning down of Matos saved the Yankee lead. Probably sucked to be him Tuesday night, with that awful stuff from eight different pitchers, but he stepped up for this one. </p> 388.  I don’t see how it’s even a contest. If you could choose to have either A-Rod or Ortiz on your team, you’d pick A-Rod. Anyone who says otherwise is lying.

A very sweet win, that a lot of people contributed to. A-Rod was huge, Chacon was the player of the game, Jeter drove in the winning run, Mo was, well, Mo.

And special props to the oft-maligned Jorge Posada. He was the winning run, and his gunning down of Matos saved the Yankee lead. Probably sucked to be him Tuesday night, with that awful stuff from eight different pitchers, but he stepped up for this one.

]]> By: Shaun P http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61983 Shaun P Thu, 29 Sep 2005 08:16:45 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61983 <p><b><a name="387" rel="nofollow"></a>387.</b>  How happy was I to see this line in today's NY Times:</p> <p> "Wright, who is now in the Yankees' bullpen . . ."</p> <p> Now if we can just get Crosby into the lineup tonight instead of Sierra . . . </p> 387.  How happy was I to see this line in today’s NY Times:

“Wright, who is now in the Yankees’ bullpen . . .”

Now if we can just get Crosby into the lineup tonight instead of Sierra . . .

]]> By: Bags http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61982 Bags Thu, 29 Sep 2005 07:20:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61982 <p><b><a name="386" rel="nofollow"></a>386.</b>  Can someone clarify the Division winning math for me? What's the combination of Yankee wins and Boston losses that clinches it for us? </p> 386.  Can someone clarify the Division winning math for me? What’s the combination of Yankee wins and Boston losses that clinches it for us?

]]> By: mikeplugh http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61981 mikeplugh Thu, 29 Sep 2005 05:31:37 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61981 <p><b><a name="385" rel="nofollow"></a>385.</b>  For the record on the MVP race...after the last game A-Rod and Ortiz stand with 589 and 588 ABs respectively. A good point for an even comparison.</p> <p> Shall we?</p> <p> AVG. A-Rod .319, Ortiz .296<br /> OPS. A-Rod 1.03, Ortiz .993<br /> OBP. A-Rod .421, Ortiz .392<br /> SLG. A-Rod .610, Ortiz .600<br /> HRs. A-Rod 47, Ortiz 46<br /> RUNS A-Rod 119, Ortiz 115<br /> HITS A-Rod 188, Ortiz 174<br /> TBs. A-Rod 359, Ortiz 353<br /> SBs. A-Rod 18, Ortiz 1<br /> HBP. A-Rod 16, Ortiz 1<br /> GIDP A-Rod 8, Ortiz 13</p> <p> Ortiz leads in the following stats:</p> <p> 2Bs. Ortiz 39, A-Rod 28<br /> RBI. Ortiz 144, A-Rod 129<br /> BBs. Ortiz 98, A-Rod 90<br /> SOs. Ortiz 120, A-Rod 137<br /> XBH. Ortiz 86, A-Rod 76<br /> SFs. Ortiz 9, A-Rod 3</p> <p> Plus, A-Rod plays a Gold Glove 3B every night. A-Rod has played about 1360 innings in the field this year, which translates to 151 full games. He has had 406 Total Chances between 3B and SS and has only 11 errors.</p> <p> Ortiz has played 10 games at 1B and 78 innings, which translates to a little more than 8 full games in the field. He's had 82 Total Chances and has made 2 errors. In fact, in Ortiz' CAREER he's played a total of 221 games in the field and 1093 innings at 1B.</p> <p> Let me repeat that....he has a career 1093 innings in the field....A-Rod has 1360 this year...at 3B!</p> <p> More argument needed? I think not. </p> 385.  For the record on the MVP race…after the last game A-Rod and Ortiz stand with 589 and 588 ABs respectively. A good point for an even comparison.

Shall we?

AVG. A-Rod .319, Ortiz .296
OPS. A-Rod 1.03, Ortiz .993
OBP. A-Rod .421, Ortiz .392
SLG. A-Rod .610, Ortiz .600
HRs. A-Rod 47, Ortiz 46
RUNS A-Rod 119, Ortiz 115
HITS A-Rod 188, Ortiz 174
TBs. A-Rod 359, Ortiz 353
SBs. A-Rod 18, Ortiz 1
HBP. A-Rod 16, Ortiz 1
GIDP A-Rod 8, Ortiz 13

Ortiz leads in the following stats:

2Bs. Ortiz 39, A-Rod 28
RBI. Ortiz 144, A-Rod 129
BBs. Ortiz 98, A-Rod 90
SOs. Ortiz 120, A-Rod 137
XBH. Ortiz 86, A-Rod 76
SFs. Ortiz 9, A-Rod 3

Plus, A-Rod plays a Gold Glove 3B every night. A-Rod has played about 1360 innings in the field this year, which translates to 151 full games. He has had 406 Total Chances between 3B and SS and has only 11 errors.

Ortiz has played 10 games at 1B and 78 innings, which translates to a little more than 8 full games in the field. He’s had 82 Total Chances and has made 2 errors. In fact, in Ortiz’ CAREER he’s played a total of 221 games in the field and 1093 innings at 1B.

Let me repeat that….he has a career 1093 innings in the field….A-Rod has 1360 this year…at 3B!

More argument needed? I think not.

]]> By: mikeplugh http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61980 mikeplugh Thu, 29 Sep 2005 02:49:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61980 <p><b><a name="384" rel="nofollow"></a>384.</b>  Small is the key to the whole shebang right now. If we can hold the fort on a one game lead, the Sox will have to sweep to knock us out. That ain't happening. </p> <p> Small's win tomorrow would virtually guarantee us a one game playoff in Yankee Stadium. That's how I look at it. </p> 384.  Small is the key to the whole shebang right now. If we can hold the fort on a one game lead, the Sox will have to sweep to knock us out. That ain’t happening.

Small’s win tomorrow would virtually guarantee us a one game playoff in Yankee Stadium. That’s how I look at it.

]]> By: Yanks in NH http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61979 Yanks in NH Thu, 29 Sep 2005 02:13:03 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61979 <p><b><a name="383" rel="nofollow"></a>383.</b>  Clement has been their best pitcher for most of the year, but he really has been shaky as of late as your numbers support, so I'm hoping the trend continues.</p> <p> Most importantly, are guys just need to focus on the task at hand and earn another win to at least maintain the lead, or better yet, take advantage of an unlikely loss by the Sox!</p> <p> Sure better than being tied or behind, that's for sure! </p> 383.  Clement has been their best pitcher for most of the year, but he really has been shaky as of late as your numbers support, so I’m hoping the trend continues.

Most importantly, are guys just need to focus on the task at hand and earn another win to at least maintain the lead, or better yet, take advantage of an unlikely loss by the Sox!

Sure better than being tied or behind, that’s for sure!

]]> By: mikeplugh http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61978 mikeplugh Thu, 29 Sep 2005 01:41:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61978 <p><b><a name="382" rel="nofollow"></a>382.</b>  2 would be nice, but Clement has been the Sox best pitcher much of the year and I wouldn't get my hopes up too much. The season is on the line for the Red Sox tomorrow and I'm guessing they will win in a rout.</p> <p> That having been said....</p> <p> Clement is 0-2 vs. Toronto this year with an 8.66 ERA and a .282 BAA. He's made 5 September starts this year and he is 1-3 with a 5.79 ERA and a .273 BAA.</p> <p> About two weeks ago (9/13) he went 6 innings against the Jays and gave up 6 runs.</p> <p> Here are his BAA and OPSA breakdowns on the season:</p> <p> VS. LEFT: .273 / .786 VS. RIGHT: .240 / .646 HOME: .258 / .705 AWAY: .256 / .736</p> <p> Look for Frank Catalanotto, Eric Hinske, and Corey Koskie to test out the Pesky Pole against Mr. Clement. We can only hope. </p> 382.  2 would be nice, but Clement has been the Sox best pitcher much of the year and I wouldn’t get my hopes up too much. The season is on the line for the Red Sox tomorrow and I’m guessing they will win in a rout.

That having been said….

Clement is 0-2 vs. Toronto this year with an 8.66 ERA and a .282 BAA. He’s made 5 September starts this year and he is 1-3 with a 5.79 ERA and a .273 BAA.

About two weeks ago (9/13) he went 6 innings against the Jays and gave up 6 runs.

Here are his BAA and OPSA breakdowns on the season:

VS. LEFT: .273 / .786 VS. RIGHT: .240 / .646 HOME: .258 / .705 AWAY: .256 / .736

Look for Frank Catalanotto, Eric Hinske, and Corey Koskie to test out the Pesky Pole against Mr. Clement. We can only hope.

]]> By: Yanks in NH http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61977 Yanks in NH Thu, 29 Sep 2005 01:23:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61977 <p><b><a name="381" rel="nofollow"></a>381.</b>  Actually, if Small wins we go into Fenway at least 1 game up, possibly 2 which would be really awesome! </p> 381.  Actually, if Small wins we go into Fenway at least 1 game up, possibly 2 which would be really awesome!

]]> By: mikeplugh http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61976 mikeplugh Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:31:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61976 <p><b><a name="380" rel="nofollow"></a>380.</b>  How important is Aaron Small tomorrow? You have Downs vs. Clement at Fenway, and Small vs. Bedard at Camden.</p> <p> If Small can win tomorrow, he will have earned a special place in Yankee fans' memories forever.</p> <p> Think about it for one second. Small wins and we go into Fenway a game up. The first game at Fenway features Wang vs. Wells. Wang gets a similar opportunity. Winning the next two games with virtual unknowns at season's start would put us in a position to win the division with Randy Johnson on the mound. It's a big if, but who would have thought we'd see Small and Wang in a spot like this?</p> <p> Great drama. </p> 380.  How important is Aaron Small tomorrow? You have Downs vs. Clement at Fenway, and Small vs. Bedard at Camden.

If Small can win tomorrow, he will have earned a special place in Yankee fans’ memories forever.

Think about it for one second. Small wins and we go into Fenway a game up. The first game at Fenway features Wang vs. Wells. Wang gets a similar opportunity. Winning the next two games with virtual unknowns at season’s start would put us in a position to win the division with Randy Johnson on the mound. It’s a big if, but who would have thought we’d see Small and Wang in a spot like this?

Great drama.

]]> By: BklynBomber http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61975 BklynBomber Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:15:58 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61975 <p><b><a name="379" rel="nofollow"></a>379.</b>  #374 — Well said, tocho. And we're yet to see the best of him... </p> 379.  #374 — Well said, tocho. And we’re yet to see the best of him…

]]> By: Zack http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61974 Zack Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:07:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61974 <p><b><a name="378" rel="nofollow"></a>378.</b>  AMC is showing Field of Dreams right now. How apropos. Think I will hunker down and enjoy the wonderful sport that is baseball </p> 378.  AMC is showing Field of Dreams right now. How apropos. Think I will hunker down and enjoy the wonderful sport that is baseball

]]> By: yankz http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61973 yankz Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:01:19 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61973 <p><b><a name="377" rel="nofollow"></a>377.</b>  tocho- that was excellent. it really is a privelege.</p> <p> man f you ortiz. </p> 377.  tocho- that was excellent. it really is a privelege.

man f you ortiz.

]]> By: marc http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61972 marc Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:49:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61972 <p><b><a name="376" rel="nofollow"></a>376.</b>  good point tocho. I mean who the hell can hit like that, hit right handed homers in Yankee Stadium as if it didn't make much difference, steal bases when he thinks it's worth it, and field a tremendous gold glove year having just been changed from short all his life to third. It's almost unbelievable. Frankly he's underpaid. The Boss should give him a raise. </p> 376.  good point tocho. I mean who the hell can hit like that, hit right handed homers in Yankee Stadium as if it didn’t make much difference, steal bases when he thinks it’s worth it, and field a tremendous gold glove year having just been changed from short all his life to third. It’s almost unbelievable. Frankly he’s underpaid. The Boss should give him a raise.

]]> By: marc http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61971 marc Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:44:11 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61971 <p><b><a name="375" rel="nofollow"></a>375.</b>  it's unbelievable the help we're getting.We lose last night and so does Cleveland and Boston, no harm no foul. we win today and Cleveland and boston lose again so both lose twice in a row against D-Rays and Toronto. Frankly the D-Rays have just been a good team the second half and with the loss tonight I suspect Boston's record against Toronto is no better than our record against the D-Rays. I guess that's what's great about baseball versus most other sports besides no clock; you really only have a small clue about who's going to win any specific game. </p> 375.  it’s unbelievable the help we’re getting.We lose last night and so does Cleveland and Boston, no harm no foul. we win today and Cleveland and boston lose again so both lose twice in a row against D-Rays and Toronto. Frankly the D-Rays have just been a good team the second half and with the loss tonight I suspect Boston’s record against Toronto is no better than our record against the D-Rays. I guess that’s what’s great about baseball versus most other sports besides no clock; you really only have a small clue about who’s going to win any specific game.

]]> By: tocho http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61970 tocho Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:43:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61970 <p><b><a name="374" rel="nofollow"></a>374.</b>  Just taking a step back to admire the record set by A-Rod tonight. We have to be aware that we are very lucky to watch this guy play. He gets all kind of crap about earning his pinstripes, and coming through in the clutch, that its just the result of a tremendous bias against the highest paid player.</p> <p> The fact is he is hands down the best player in baseball right now. They can give the stupid MVP to the cookie monster if they want, but if they do, they were not paying attention to what this guy does on the field AND at the batters box.</p> <p> Our grandsons will ask us about A-Rod they way we ask ours about Mantle. </p> 374.  Just taking a step back to admire the record set by A-Rod tonight. We have to be aware that we are very lucky to watch this guy play. He gets all kind of crap about earning his pinstripes, and coming through in the clutch, that its just the result of a tremendous bias against the highest paid player.

The fact is he is hands down the best player in baseball right now. They can give the stupid MVP to the cookie monster if they want, but if they do, they were not paying attention to what this guy does on the field AND at the batters box.

Our grandsons will ask us about A-Rod they way we ask ours about Mantle.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61969 Alex Belth Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:32:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61969 <p><b><a name="373" rel="nofollow"></a>373.</b>  Today was a good day. Yanks win, Tribe, Sox lose. Tomorrow is another day. Yanks just need to win three of their last four. I say "just" like it's no thing. Of course, it's a formidable task, but so long as they take it one at a time...Anyhow, tonight we go to sleep happy. Then we start all over again with the worrying and the pacing and the shouting and the pleading and cheering and the cursing tomorrow. </p> 373.  Today was a good day. Yanks win, Tribe, Sox lose. Tomorrow is another day. Yanks just need to win three of their last four. I say “just” like it’s no thing. Of course, it’s a formidable task, but so long as they take it one at a time…Anyhow, tonight we go to sleep happy. Then we start all over again with the worrying and the pacing and the shouting and the pleading and cheering and the cursing tomorrow.

]]> By: JeremyM http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61968 JeremyM Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:32:37 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61968 <p><b><a name="372" rel="nofollow"></a>372.</b>  Did you guys catch Ortiz signing for fans after the game? I don't care for him on the field (#1, he's good, #2, he hangs over the plate and is never brushed back, and #3, he has an arrogance about him), but that's pretty cool of him. </p> 372.  Did you guys catch Ortiz signing for fans after the game? I don’t care for him on the field (#1, he’s good, #2, he hangs over the plate and is never brushed back, and #3, he has an arrogance about him), but that’s pretty cool of him.

]]> By: BklynBomber http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61967 BklynBomber Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:29:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61967 <p><b><a name="371" rel="nofollow"></a>371.</b>  Whew! Thanks for the updates, my brothers...</p> <p> Back where we belong! </p> 371.  Whew! Thanks for the updates, my brothers…

Back where we belong!

]]> By: domvjr http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61966 domvjr Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:29:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2005/09/28/this-is-it/#comment-61966 <p><b><a name="370" rel="nofollow"></a>370.</b>  Magic Number down to 2!! </p> 370.  Magic Number down to 2!!

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