Comments on: Living After Midnight

By: tomfodw

tomfodw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:58:28 +0000

“Could Mark Teixeira’s transition to New York have gone any smoother? … he’s really handled everything remarkably well.”

What he has *really* handled well is, every baseball thrown his way. He’s not quite as aggressive charging bunts, but other than that, he reminds me a bit of Keith Hernandez in the way he scoops up just about anything and everything anywhere remotely near him. Jeter has improved his range quite a bit, but the main reason the Yankees aren’t making as many errors this year it Teixeira’s great glove at first.

By: PJ

PJ — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:01:44 +0000

[2] “32 minutes? Michael Kay just had a manageable-gasm.”

LMAO!

Too bad that’s the only type of “gasm” the schlub can get…

: )

By: Horace Clarke Era

Horace Clarke Era — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:45:50 +0000

[12] Don’t think there’s any doubt, Diane. And even the YES boys have noted that. I take a bit of salt with it, because if Giambi was good at anything (and he was) it was scoops, so Tex’s real benefit is in his own fielding plays (a lot of them, including the out at home to Molina earlier this week).

It is possible that Cano’s getting the same positioning help Jeter is said to have had – that would make sense. I still don’t think he’s as good as his athleticism should let him be, there’s a bit of a space cadet feel to Robbie, isn’t there, at plate, in the field?

Next week is a major one, always … I do not expect the BoSox or Rays to sit tight, and I don’t expect Cashman to do so either, though the P I want for this year, Washburn, is going to be hard for Seattle to trade … but with Angels beating everyone in sight, maybe Seattle will fold their tents after all.

Welcome back, Sliced.

By: monkeypants

monkeypants — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:45:24 +0000

[10] Right. But Papi continues to play, while Wang is gone. In other words, the Yankees pyth rec suffers from players that are now effectively no longer on the team (Wang, A-Rod’s full-time replacement), while Papi continues the play…and the Sox have replaced Dice-K with…JOhn Smoltz!

By: Sliced Bread

Sliced Bread — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:23:05 +0000

[8] hey, bp1. I went into lurk-mode over the winter but recently returned to Bantering. Good to be back in the mix.

By: Diane Firstman

Diane Firstman — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:22:25 +0000

Singleton pointed out Cano’s improved defense this season.

Looking at that throw he made to the “vicinity” of Tex in the 8th inning last night, I’d say Tex has a lot to do with the improved defense of Cano and Jeter. They know they can make a less than perfect throw and Tex will dig it out.

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:18:30 +0000

It’s unfortunate that Bruney can’t work out his problems in the mLs. It’s also suboptimal that Melancon and Robertson never pitch, although I expect one or both to pitch sometime in the next three games.

By: RIYank

RIYank — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:16:32 +0000

No, it’s real concern. Sure, it helps that the Py stats are missing a month of A-Rod and suffer from Bad Wang Disease, but I have no doubt the Red Sox could point to similar ailments — their missing Papi Pop, for instance.

Girardi claims Bruney is pitching much better:
“He had a good look in his eyes and felt good, so that’s great,” Girardi said.

That will be comforting as I watch Bruney specials sail out of the ball park. I’ll glance over at his soft, sparkling eyes.

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:12:35 +0000

I thought the results of the poll YES had during the game yesterday (Which one should he Yankees not trade: Joba, Hughes, AJack, or Montero? Phil won) reveal how much fans reside in the here and now. A year ago, Joba would have won in a run away. My problem with the poll is that it didn’t include a “None of the above” option.

By: bp1

bp1 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:10:15 +0000

[5] Indeed, Phil’s living proof that You Don’t Have to be Old to be Wise. There is no question that he has been Delivering the Goods.

[4] Nice to see you back, Sliced. Where ya been?

[2] Laughed out loud at that one!

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:09:04 +0000

[3] What mp said.

We can hope.

By: monkeypants

monkeypants — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:59:42 +0000

[3] Im not sure if your concern is genuine or sarcastic, but take solace in the fact that their pythagorean performance is skewed badly by Wang’s early starts, including that 20-run beat down by the Indians, and by A-Rod’s absence.

By: Diane Firstman

Diane Firstman — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:58:41 +0000

If opposing batters think they have a chance against the Philminator, they Got Another Thing Comin’. His stuff is so bad, its nearly Breakin’ the Law. Though, if he isn’t a starter in 2010, Some Heads are Gonna Roll.

By: Sliced Bread

Sliced Bread — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:27:24 +0000

[0] Fans had more patience for Tesh’s slow start because his career stats suggested it was coming. I think ARod’s absence also helped, not so much because fans acknowledged the new 1B wasn’t being “protected” by ARod – but because the suddenly ARod-less lineup made the whole team look weaker. Not sure if this makes sense but I think fans realized they couldn’t fairly single out Tesh for blame (as they would with ARod, go figure)

One of my sons was given a hand-me-down Giambi jersey last summer. I liked Giambi enough, but I’m more proud that my boy is now wearing a Teixeira shirt.

By: RIYank

RIYank — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:08:13 +0000

The Yankees are in third place in the Pythagorean standings. This concerns me, but only slightly. Cruising at .611 is good, very good, especially since signs suggest we’re still on the uphill part of the curve.

So, should we expect to see Hughes again in a couple of days, this time for three innings? 2 2/3?

By: unmoderated

unmoderated — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:58:14 +0000

32 minutes?? michael kay just had a manageable-gasm.

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:31:16 +0000

[0] I think Tex is going to become a real fan favorite, especially if/when Jeter retires..

By the way, Mark Buehrle was on the mound for a total of 32 minutes his entire perfect game..am certain I have watched single innings longer than that when Joba pitches…D’oh!