Comments on: Going Out On Top? http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/10/29/going-out-on-top/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: rmd0311 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/10/29/going-out-on-top/#comment-63491 rmd0311 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:01:52 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=3309#comment-63491 I hope he does decide to stay. I would be real nice to see him push for 300 and with just 30 to go. It's completely plausible that it can happen in 2 seasons. Maybe take it year by year a la Pettite. If he gets those 15+ wins, he plays another year. I hope he does decide to stay. I would be real nice to see him push for 300 and with just 30 to go. It’s completely plausible that it can happen in 2 seasons. Maybe take it year by year a la Pettite. If he gets those 15+ wins, he plays another year.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/10/29/going-out-on-top/#comment-63490 Cliff Corcoran Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:25:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=3309#comment-63490 [4] I don't think it's a matter of "wowing" Mussina at all. He's going to decide whether or not he wants to come back entirely on his own, and he's not going to pitch for any other team if he does come back. I'm sure he'll want a solid deal from the Yankees, but they won't be able to "lure" him out of retirement. He either will or he won't, and he'll only talk contract if he's already decided to return to the team. [4] I don’t think it’s a matter of “wowing” Mussina at all. He’s going to decide whether or not he wants to come back entirely on his own, and he’s not going to pitch for any other team if he does come back. I’m sure he’ll want a solid deal from the Yankees, but they won’t be able to “lure” him out of retirement. He either will or he won’t, and he’ll only talk contract if he’s already decided to return to the team.

]]> By: Shaun P. http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/10/29/going-out-on-top/#comment-63489 Shaun P. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:37:41 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=3309#comment-63489 [6] And that's as good a reason as any. I wonder if Moose being the only pitcher who signed a big money long term contract and was worth it will help his HoF chances, or if the voters will miss that one completely. Thanks for the book review, Cliff. The local independent bookstore has that one on clearance, and I wondered about picking it now. I think I will. [6] And that’s as good a reason as any.

I wonder if Moose being the only pitcher who signed a big money long term contract and was worth it will help his HoF chances, or if the voters will miss that one completely.

Thanks for the book review, Cliff. The local independent bookstore has that one on clearance, and I wondered about picking it now. I think I will.

]]> By: Mattpat11 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/10/29/going-out-on-top/#comment-63488 Mattpat11 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:37:57 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=3309#comment-63488 I want Moose back for a number of reasons, not the least of which is I see him as the only thing keeping us away from AJ. I want Moose back for a number of reasons, not the least of which is I see him as the only thing keeping us away from AJ.

]]> By: Pete http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/10/29/going-out-on-top/#comment-63487 Pete Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:38:42 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=3309#comment-63487 I say Cashman gives him the Clemens deal — not predicting ... hoping! I say Cashman gives him the Clemens deal — not predicting … hoping!

]]> By: Cru Jones http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/10/29/going-out-on-top/#comment-63486 Cru Jones Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:30:34 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=3309#comment-63486 If the Yankees want him, won't they have to "wow" him in order to have him come back? Three years at $13 million/year, or something like that? Dude did just win 20 games + Yanks are desperate + new stadium money blah blah blah. Doesn't seem like one year will get it done.... Remember what people felt at the end of 2007....Do we REALLY want Moose for three more years at big money? I dunno....I know I do like him, as a ballplayer and his quotes are great. I also know I'm tired of needing to "wow" people to get them to come over (I'm talking to you, CC). If the Yankees want him, won’t they have to “wow” him in order to have him come back? Three years at $13 million/year, or something like that? Dude did just win 20 games + Yanks are desperate + new stadium money blah blah blah.

Doesn’t seem like one year will get it done….

Remember what people felt at the end of 2007….Do we REALLY want Moose for three more years at big money? I dunno….I know I do like him, as a ballplayer and his quotes are great. I also know I’m tired of needing to “wow” people to get them to come over (I’m talking to you, CC).

]]> By: thelarmis http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/10/29/going-out-on-top/#comment-63485 thelarmis Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:24:31 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=3309#comment-63485 we haven't heard it from the horse's, i mean, moose's mouth yet, but it doesn't sound promising that he'll return to the mound. i agree with you cliff on all the reasons why i'd welcome him back. i sure hope he'll give it another go-round. i'm guessing the only way possible would be if his 2 boys really push him to go for 300. sounds like a longshot, at best... : ( the whole commenting bit seems to be getting better and better! thanks for you hard - and quick - work! we haven’t heard it from the horse’s, i mean, moose’s mouth yet, but it doesn’t sound promising that he’ll return to the mound. i agree with you cliff on all the reasons why i’d welcome him back. i sure hope he’ll give it another go-round. i’m guessing the only way possible would be if his 2 boys really push him to go for 300. sounds like a longshot, at best… : (

the whole commenting bit seems to be getting better and better! thanks for you hard – and quick – work!

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/10/29/going-out-on-top/#comment-63484 Cliff Corcoran Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:41:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=3309#comment-63484 Yeah, not so much on the Feinstein book. It follows Glavine and Mussina through the 2007 season, but it takes 124 pages to even get to 2007 because, rather than artfully mix in the back story as he goes, he starts from Tom Glavine's parents meeting in high school and proceeds in strict chronology from there. He then spends another 50 pages on spring training. So, it takes 175 pages to get to Opening Day 2007. After that, the emphasis is heavier on Glavine, who is chasing 300 wins. The problem is that Glavine is a snooze, and Feinstein's writing is stiff and often repetitive. The book only livens up when Mussina speaks, which isn't often enough. There are some insights into pitching (a 500+ page book on Glavine and Mussina can't avoid having some valuable insights into pitching), and an anecdote or two that will give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside the Mets and Yankee clubhouses, but unless you're a huge fan of Glavine or Mussina (I read it because Moose is one of my favorite Yankees of this decade), it's not worth your time. Even if you are a big fan of one of those two, it's plane/train/bathroom reading at best. Yeah, not so much on the Feinstein book. It follows Glavine and Mussina through the 2007 season, but it takes 124 pages to even get to 2007 because, rather than artfully mix in the back story as he goes, he starts from Tom Glavine’s parents meeting in high school and proceeds in strict chronology from there. He then spends another 50 pages on spring training. So, it takes 175 pages to get to Opening Day 2007. After that, the emphasis is heavier on Glavine, who is chasing 300 wins. The problem is that Glavine is a snooze, and Feinstein’s writing is stiff and often repetitive. The book only livens up when Mussina speaks, which isn’t often enough. There are some insights into pitching (a 500+ page book on Glavine and Mussina can’t avoid having some valuable insights into pitching), and an anecdote or two that will give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside the Mets and Yankee clubhouses, but unless you’re a huge fan of Glavine or Mussina (I read it because Moose is one of my favorite Yankees of this decade), it’s not worth your time. Even if you are a big fan of one of those two, it’s plane/train/bathroom reading at best.

]]> By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/10/29/going-out-on-top/#comment-63483 Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=3309#comment-63483 Definately will miss Moose a lot.... you mentioned the "plodding" Feinstein book...guess that's one to avoid then, eh? great job with the improved comment boxes! Definately will miss Moose a lot….

you mentioned the “plodding” Feinstein book…guess that’s one to avoid then, eh?

great job with the improved comment boxes!

]]>