Comments on: Looks Good On You, Though http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:13:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208919 Cliff Corcoran Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:27:17 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208919 [9] Fixed, thanks. [9] Fixed, thanks.

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208918 Rich Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:05:53 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208918 Penny still throws 97. Can he really be worse than Gauditre? [11] I "blame" Posada for one thing: not being able to block pitches in the dirt. Penny still throws 97. Can he really be worse than Gauditre?

[11] I “blame” Posada for one thing: not being able to block pitches in the dirt.

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208917 OldYanksFan Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:49:16 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208917 I think these 2 games epitomize a lot of what we have seen from our Yankees. 1) Whether it's a 2 run or 5 run deficit, these guys have an amazing ability to rally to the point of looking like it's an amazing comeback Win, and then juuuuuuust fall short, leaving the tying run in scoring position. We've seen this many times... no? (although, this year they have won a number of games when behind, so maybe complaining ain't fair) 2) An amazing ability for our entire team to hit worse then Nick Green (the pitcher) with RISP. Yes, we have a great OBP team, so there will be a lot of guys who are on base.... but still.... we can just really suck and getting them home. One top of that, we do not make productive outs (moving guys over and sacrificing them in to score). While Swisher is our worse hitter (for average), I'm happy to see him up during a rally. Swish is HAPPY to walk. If he makes an out, it's usually on a hittable pitch. Conversely, you can always count on Melky and Cano to be overanxious and swing at pitches out of the zone. I believe the main philosophy of Ted Williams hitting style was to wait for a good pitch... a good, hittable pitch. If only Cano and Melky got this, we would have a truly unbeatable lineup. With a .345 and .328 OBP, they are both wasting their talent. Here's what I would do. I would show them a replay of every one of their ABs after the game. For every swing at a pitch out of the Zone (except nasty curves/sliders that could fool anyone), I fine them serious money (maybe Cano 5k and Melky 2k), and let them know when they reach a certain point, they are traded. These 2 need 'tough love'. I think these 2 games epitomize a lot of what we have seen from our Yankees.

1) Whether it’s a 2 run or 5 run deficit, these guys have an amazing ability to rally to the point of looking like it’s an amazing comeback Win, and then juuuuuuust fall short, leaving the tying run in scoring position. We’ve seen this many times… no?
(although, this year they have won a number of games when behind, so maybe complaining ain’t fair)

2) An amazing ability for our entire team to hit worse then Nick Green (the pitcher) with RISP. Yes, we have a great OBP team, so there will be a lot of guys who are on base…. but still…. we can just really suck and getting them home. One top of that, we do not make productive outs (moving guys over and sacrificing them in to score).

While Swisher is our worse hitter (for average), I’m happy to see him up during a rally. Swish is HAPPY to walk. If he makes an out, it’s usually on a hittable pitch. Conversely, you can always count on Melky and Cano to be overanxious and swing at pitches out of the zone.

I believe the main philosophy of Ted Williams hitting style was to wait for a good pitch… a good, hittable pitch. If only Cano and Melky got this, we would have a truly unbeatable lineup. With a .345 and .328 OBP, they are both wasting their talent.

Here’s what I would do.
I would show them a replay of every one of their ABs after the game. For every swing at a pitch out of the Zone (except nasty curves/sliders that could fool anyone), I fine them serious money (maybe Cano 5k and Melky 2k), and let them know when they reach a certain point, they are traded. These 2 need ‘tough love’.

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208916 OldYanksFan Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:31:07 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208916 While Penny is not a guy I like, I don't think you can bash Cashman for TSAWSWS (Throwing Shit Against the Wall and Seeing What Sticks). These moves all involve basically no cash and have little to no commitment. You really never know. Either Hinske or JHJr could have been worthless, but by RCNB, they have both helped out. You just never know when SmallChacon syndrome might take place. I never buy Lotto tickets... it's a waste of money. But you want to give me a ticket for free? What the hell... I'll play. You never know with injuries. It could come down to Penny or Igawa. (One bad Penny vs. another). While Penny is not a guy I like, I don’t think you can bash Cashman for TSAWSWS (Throwing Shit Against the Wall and Seeing What Sticks). These moves all involve basically no cash and have little to no commitment.

You really never know. Either Hinske or JHJr could have been worthless, but by RCNB, they have both helped out. You just never know when SmallChacon syndrome might take place.

I never buy Lotto tickets… it’s a waste of money. But you want to give me a ticket for free? What the hell… I’ll play.

You never know with injuries. It could come down to Penny or Igawa. (One bad Penny vs. another).

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208915 Raf Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:26:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208915 Are we still blaming Posada for pitch selection? Are we still blaming Posada for pitch selection?

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208914 Rich Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:03:38 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208914 Coke should not pitch important innings. Coke should not pitch important innings.

]]> By: Cru Jones http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208913 Cru Jones Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:31:15 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208913 "Burnett left after six innings and 105 pitches, yeilding a 3-1 deficit to Phil Coke. Coke’s first three batters doubled, bunted for a hit, and homered, boosting the Texas lead to 6-1. " i think those scores should be 3-2 and 6-2....otherwise, solid recap. thanks. “Burnett left after six innings and 105 pitches, yeilding a 3-1 deficit to Phil Coke. Coke’s first three batters doubled, bunted for a hit, and homered, boosting the Texas lead to 6-1. ”

i think those scores should be 3-2 and 6-2….otherwise, solid recap. thanks.

]]> By: randym77 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208912 randym77 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:31:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208912 Why is Coke on the roster? We coulda had Nick Green! Why is Coke on the roster? We coulda had Nick Green!

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208911 Cliff Corcoran Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:48:12 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208911 mmmm, cybersquating mmmm, cybersquating

]]> By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208910 Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:28:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208910 [5] Oh no, didn't know someone already started the site! [5] Oh no, didn’t know someone already started the site!

]]> By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208909 Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:25:06 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208909 If the Yanks claim Brad Penny then I will beat Mattpat11 to establishing www.firebriancashman.com If the Yanks claim Brad Penny then I will beat Mattpat11 to establishing http://www.firebriancashman.com

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208908 Cliff Corcoran Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:56:45 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208908 [1] Yeah, it was. Fixed. And agreed [2]. Really just ticking off the days now . . . [1] Yeah, it was. Fixed. And agreed [2]. Really just ticking off the days now . . .

]]> By: Mattpat11 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208907 Mattpat11 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:51:18 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208907 [2] If this day can just take a day off the calendar, I think it can be a net positive. [2] If this day can just take a day off the calendar, I think it can be a net positive.

]]> By: Bobtaco http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208906 Bobtaco Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:38:10 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208906 Cano just missed breaking the game open with the bases loaded. Sox lost. Angels losing 2-0 T7. Fug it. Cano just missed breaking the game open with the bases loaded.

Sox lost. Angels losing 2-0 T7. Fug it.

]]> By: Mattpat11 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/08/27/looks-good-on-you-though/#comment-208905 Mattpat11 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:18:07 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=23276#comment-208905 I think that was actually Coke's sixth homer given up to a lefty this year I think that was actually Coke’s sixth homer given up to a lefty this year

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