Comments on: Break it Down like This… http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Patrick http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64408 Patrick Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:32:10 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64408 Look at you, superstar. That's awesome. :) Good job. Look at you, superstar. That’s awesome. :) Good job.

]]> By: Saburo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64407 Saburo Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:35:38 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64407 Very well done. Looking forward to the Official Podcast (my iPod is dying of hunger since the baseball season ended). Very well done. Looking forward to the Official Podcast (my iPod is dying of hunger since the baseball season ended).

]]> By: Bama Yankee http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64406 Bama Yankee Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:42:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64406 [18] Yeah, things are going pretty good for us right now. Truthfully, I'm not worried about anything but our next game (vs. Auburn). They have beaten us six years in a row and it's been tough to take all the grief from their fans. This year we are undefeated and they are having a down year, but I still won't sleep easy until we end that streak. Anything that happens after that is pure gravy... You know, it's kinda funny, the last time Alabama had this good of a football team was back before the Yankees started that playoff steak. Maybe it's some kind of sports "yin-yang" that shields me from the stress of rooting for two quality teams in the fall... ;-) [18] Yeah, things are going pretty good for us right now. Truthfully, I’m not worried about anything but our next game (vs. Auburn). They have beaten us six years in a row and it’s been tough to take all the grief from their fans. This year we are undefeated and they are having a down year, but I still won’t sleep easy until we end that streak. Anything that happens after that is pure gravy…

You know, it’s kinda funny, the last time Alabama had this good of a football team was back before the Yankees started that playoff steak. Maybe it’s some kind of sports “yin-yang” that shields me from the stress of rooting for two quality teams in the fall… ;-)

]]> By: Shaun P. http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64405 Shaun P. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:17:06 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64405 [1] You did a great job, Alex, and I'm already looking forward to the next one, ums and ahs or no. As for the ums and ahs, in high school, I took a public speaking class, and the first thing we did was get up in front of the class, give a talk on a topic picked at random, and get video taped doing it. I thought I was pretty good at speaking, but every other word out of my mouth - literally - was "um". We did that a few more times and eventually we all taught ourselves to stop doing it. Nothing like seeing yourself on the tee-vee saying "um" to help break you of the habit. Practice makes perfect and all that. =) [4] Hey Bama - I'm guessing you're pretty psyched about how the BCS is going this year, huh? =) [1] You did a great job, Alex, and I’m already looking forward to the next one, ums and ahs or no.

As for the ums and ahs, in high school, I took a public speaking class, and the first thing we did was get up in front of the class, give a talk on a topic picked at random, and get video taped doing it. I thought I was pretty good at speaking, but every other word out of my mouth – literally – was “um”. We did that a few more times and eventually we all taught ourselves to stop doing it. Nothing like seeing yourself on the tee-vee saying “um” to help break you of the habit. Practice makes perfect and all that. =)

[4] Hey Bama – I’m guessing you’re pretty psyched about how the BCS is going this year, huh? =)

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64404 Chyll Will Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:06:11 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64404 [14] If you'd gone for Dudley "Booger" Dawson, I'd believe anything you say >;) [14] If you’d gone for Dudley “Booger” Dawson, I’d believe anything you say >;)

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64403 Chyll Will Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:49:24 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64403 "Greed is good..." Yeah, so when will MLB and their "partners" come crawling up to us for a bailout? >;) I agree with McCarron in that if you were gonna bring in FAs, bring in both Tex and CC in that order and leave it at that, but they've already overplayed their hand with CC. They might be playing for leverage against Tex if they still are interested, but unlike CC, he actually has more options. Considering that the Yanks have dumb money on the table, there are probably only two other teams that could possibly compete with that while not sub-priming their roster. On top of that, the Player's Union is hovering about and hoping that he takes the highest offer. Teixeira? He can wait for the offers and choose what's best for him. Seems like the Yanks are listening too much to the pundits (who obviously don't give a crap about them to begin with) and painting themselves into the 80's corner again. Tex would have been my first move with four years at whatever, then wait and see what CC was being offered. Screw Pavano/Wright 2.0... “Greed is good…” Yeah, so when will MLB and their “partners” come crawling up to us for a bailout? >;)

I agree with McCarron in that if you were gonna bring in FAs, bring in both Tex and CC in that order and leave it at that, but they’ve already overplayed their hand with CC. They might be playing for leverage against Tex if they still are interested, but unlike CC, he actually has more options. Considering that the Yanks have dumb money on the table, there are probably only two other teams that could possibly compete with that while not sub-priming their roster. On top of that, the Player’s Union is hovering about and hoping that he takes the highest offer. Teixeira? He can wait for the offers and choose what’s best for him. Seems like the Yanks are listening too much to the pundits (who obviously don’t give a crap about them to begin with) and painting themselves into the 80′s corner again. Tex would have been my first move with four years at whatever, then wait and see what CC was being offered. Screw Pavano/Wright 2.0…

]]> By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64402 Bum Rush Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:35:07 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64402 @ 14 It's all about the 3000 calorie sportswriters diet and P90X. By Spring Training you'll take McCarron AND Klapish. @ 14

It’s all about the 3000 calorie sportswriters diet and P90X. By Spring Training you’ll take McCarron AND Klapish.

]]> By: mark lamster http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64401 mark lamster Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:32:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64401 That hurts, Bum. But seriously, on my other side I'm a ringer for Cary Grant. That hurts, Bum. But seriously, on my other side I’m a ringer for Cary Grant.

]]> By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64400 Bum Rush Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:27:54 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64400 Whoops, I didn't realize Lamster posted here. (Whistling quickly past...) Whoops, I didn’t realize Lamster posted here. (Whistling quickly past…)

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64399 Chyll Will Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:17:40 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64399 [10] I'm thinking he's not all that up for Southwestern cuisine, either... [10] I’m thinking he’s not all that up for Southwestern cuisine, either…

]]> By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64398 Bum Rush Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:15:04 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64398 @10 What!? Where'd you get that idea? @10

What!? Where’d you get that idea?

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64397 Alex Belth Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:13:43 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64397 Bum Rush...I'm begining to get the idea that you don't think the Yanks should go after Mark Teixeira. Bum Rush…I’m begining to get the idea that you don’t think the Yanks should go after Mark Teixeira.

]]> By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64396 Bum Rush Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:11:54 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64396 Actually, I don't prefer Manny over CC. My wish list is: 1) CC 2) Manny 3) if not #1 Burnett 4) Lowe 5) not Teixeira Actually, I don’t prefer Manny over CC. My wish list is:

1) CC
2) Manny
3) if not #1 Burnett
4) Lowe
5) not Teixeira

]]> By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64395 Bum Rush Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:10:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64395 @ 6 Manny! @ 6

Manny!

]]> By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64394 Bum Rush Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:10:27 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64394 Wow, Lamster is one squirelly-looking fellow. The dude needs to be a sportswriter if for no other reason than to gain weight. Wow, Lamster is one squirelly-looking fellow. The dude needs to be a sportswriter if for no other reason than to gain weight.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64393 Cliff Corcoran Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:06:48 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64393 Hey, those of you who voted for "Someone else" above, I'd love to know who you'd prefer over CC or Tex. Hey, those of you who voted for “Someone else” above, I’d love to know who you’d prefer over CC or Tex.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64392 Alex Belth Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:40:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64392 I know, no more t shirts. Yeah, first time hosting. One thing, it's humbling doing stuff in front of a camera. It's certainly a skill. I know, no more t shirts. Yeah, first time hosting. One thing, it’s humbling doing stuff in front of a camera. It’s certainly a skill.

]]> By: Bama Yankee http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64391 Bama Yankee Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:34:35 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64391 That was good stuff, Alex. Was that your fist time hosting? If so, I'm impressed. Anyone who has tried to speak in front of people or on camera knows that it's not easy as it looks. You guys did a nice job. Don't worry about the "ums" & "you knows", that will get better over time. Just don't come to the set rocking that t-shirt again... ;-) That was good stuff, Alex. Was that your fist time hosting? If so, I’m impressed. Anyone who has tried to speak in front of people or on camera knows that it’s not easy as it looks. You guys did a nice job. Don’t worry about the “ums” & “you knows”, that will get better over time. Just don’t come to the set rocking that t-shirt again… ;-)

]]> By: Diane Firstman http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64390 Diane Firstman Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:30:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64390 Breakdown .... go ahead .... give it to me ... Its alright .... its alright .... its alright ... (You were fine Alex) Breakdown …. go ahead …. give it to me …

Its alright …. its alright …. its alright …

(You were fine Alex)

]]> By: mark lamster http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/break-it-down-like-this/#comment-64389 mark lamster Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:20:08 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=4656#comment-64389 Was a pleasure to participate, and thanks for having me. And now I see why mom always told me to sit up straight. Was a pleasure to participate, and thanks for having me. And now I see why mom always told me to sit up straight.

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