Comments on: Fall Training http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Sat, 25 May 2013 01:14:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Paul http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218823 Paul Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:56:52 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218823 [25] Thanks. Any preference one way or the other? [25] Thanks. Any preference one way or the other?

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218822 Cliff Corcoran Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:45:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218822 My thinking is that the current rotation has Pettitte lined up to pitch Game 2. Nothing more. My thinking is that the current rotation has Pettitte lined up to pitch Game 2. Nothing more.

]]> By: Paul http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218821 Paul Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:38:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218821 Wow, sure gets quiet around here when the team is doing well. I like it! Wow, sure gets quiet around here when the team is doing well. I like it!

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218820 The Hawk Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:47:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218820 [22] Figure if it works out it could do wonders for his fragile eggshell psyche. [22] Figure if it works out it could do wonders for his fragile eggshell psyche.

]]> By: Sliced Bread http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218819 Sliced Bread Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:41:28 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218819 [20] funny way of putting it, but yeah, it takes balls, and big fuzzy dashboard dice to have faith in Joba. But the kid came up big against the Red Sox the other night. I can see him rollin big again - enough so that I'd give him the ball even in a hostile environment. Everybody's on a short leash next month, and we've got the bullpen to back him up. [20] funny way of putting it, but yeah, it takes balls, and big fuzzy dashboard dice to have faith in Joba. But the kid came up big against the Red Sox the other night. I can see him rollin big again – enough so that I’d give him the ball even in a hostile environment. Everybody’s on a short leash next month, and we’ve got the bullpen to back him up.

]]> By: Sliced Bread http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218818 Sliced Bread Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:30:10 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218818 [17] yeah, RI, and hat tip to you for pointing out Pett's splits the other day. [18] I think Cliff's thinking Joba's in the pen for the DS, and that if it comes down to a Game 5 he'd rather see Andy than AJ. I just think the home/road splits shouldn't be ignored. Burnett's much more comfortable at home, he's been the #2 all season - why mess with his head? Put him in the best position to win. [17] yeah, RI, and hat tip to you for pointing out Pett’s splits the other day.

[18] I think Cliff’s thinking Joba’s in the pen for the DS, and that if it comes down to a Game 5 he’d rather see Andy than AJ. I just think the home/road splits shouldn’t be ignored. Burnett’s much more comfortable at home, he’s been the #2 all season – why mess with his head? Put him in the best position to win.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218817 The Hawk Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:29:12 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218817 I've come around to pitching Joba in the ALDS, ALCS or World Series, Greinke willing. I like the dice roll of it. Like we're so great we're gonna throw this mediocre kid at you and see what happens. I’ve come around to pitching Joba in the ALDS, ALCS or World Series, Greinke willing. I like the dice roll of it. Like we’re so great we’re gonna throw this mediocre kid at you and see what happens.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218816 The Hawk Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:21:37 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218816 Great recap. The bit about Pena's home run is well-described. Great recap. The bit about Pena’s home run is well-described.

]]> By: Paul http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218815 Paul Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:17:56 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218815 [14] I'm with you based on those splits. Pitch AJ at home. Plus, Game 3 in the short series seems more pivotal. If they're up 2-0 I'd rather have Pettitte to step on the throat. If they're down 2-0 (God forbid) I'd rather have Andy to save the season. If they're tied 1-1 I'd rather have Andy. Plus, there's also the bit about throwing the lefties back-to-back. I know Andy deserves the second start. But it would be better for the team if they pushed him to game three. I'd love to hear from Cliff the contrary argument. [14] I’m with you based on those splits. Pitch AJ at home. Plus, Game 3 in the short series seems more pivotal. If they’re up 2-0 I’d rather have Pettitte to step on the throat. If they’re down 2-0 (God forbid) I’d rather have Andy to save the season. If they’re tied 1-1 I’d rather have Andy. Plus, there’s also the bit about throwing the lefties back-to-back.

I know Andy deserves the second start. But it would be better for the team if they pushed him to game three.

I’d love to hear from Cliff the contrary argument.

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218814 RIYank Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:13:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218814 [14] You're not alone on either count. I'd go with Burnett in game two because of the two pitchers' Home/Road splits, and at the moment I have a strong preference for the short series with Joba throwing the fourth game. One reason (I mentioned this yesterday early in the game thread) is that I worry about what the long series would do to our rotation for the ALCS. The goal is to win the WS, after all, not to win the Division Series. [14] You’re not alone on either count. I’d go with Burnett in game two because of the two pitchers’ Home/Road splits, and at the moment I have a strong preference for the short series with Joba throwing the fourth game. One reason (I mentioned this yesterday early in the game thread) is that I worry about what the long series would do to our rotation for the ALCS. The goal is to win the WS, after all, not to win the Division Series.

]]> By: Boatzilla http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218813 Boatzilla Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:09:45 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218813 Dunno about yous, but I want 106 victories. Dunno about yous, but I want 106 victories.

]]> By: Boatzilla http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218812 Boatzilla Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:08:17 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218812 While basking in the glory of this glorious season, how about some self-derecating humo from the Onion? Here goes: DEREK JETER HONORED FOR HAVING FEWER HITS THAN HAROLD BAINES. Classic. I won't link, but you can find it easily enough. While basking in the glory of this glorious season, how about some self-derecating humo from the Onion? Here goes: DEREK JETER HONORED FOR HAVING FEWER HITS THAN HAROLD BAINES. Classic. I won’t link, but you can find it easily enough.

]]> By: Sliced Bread http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218811 Sliced Bread Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:07:28 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218811 [13] heh. no, no, no - he won't be as blunt as that. He knows Red Sox fans would rather sweep those kinds of inconvenient truths under the rug. He also knows he'd be hanged in Yawkey Way for uttering such blasphemy in Boston. back to Bronx baseball: if the Yanks win the next two they'll finish with a home record of 58-23. The '98 Yanks were 62-19 in the Bronx. Cliff has posted on the upcoming schedule sidebar that Pettitte is pitching Game 2. Of course Girardi has not revealed his postseason rotation, but does anyone but me (I've been asking this for almost a week now) think Burnett should get Game 2? Home/road splits suggest AJ should go before Pettitte. Does anyone but me think Joba should get the Game 4 start in the Division Series? I wouldn't put that in ink until seeing what he does in his last start, but I'm leaning that way. [13] heh. no, no, no – he won’t be as blunt as that. He knows Red Sox fans would rather sweep those kinds of inconvenient truths under the rug. He also knows he’d be hanged in Yawkey Way for uttering such blasphemy in Boston.

back to Bronx baseball: if the Yanks win the next two they’ll finish with a home record of 58-23. The ’98 Yanks were 62-19 in the Bronx.

Cliff has posted on the upcoming schedule sidebar that Pettitte is pitching Game 2. Of course Girardi has not revealed his postseason rotation, but does anyone but me (I’ve been asking this for almost a week now) think Burnett should get Game 2? Home/road splits suggest AJ should go before Pettitte. Does anyone but me think Joba should get the Game 4 start in the Division Series? I wouldn’t put that in ink until seeing what he does in his last start, but I’m leaning that way.

]]> By: Paul http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218810 Paul Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:52:33 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218810 [11] I agree with all of that. But still, Robbie? The kid is having a better season than the one that gave the midget an MVP. He's going to approach 80 XBHs. His defense is solid. And they're paying him peanuts. Sure, Abraham will take easy swipes at the likes of Varitek and Drew. But will he dig into the numbers to show how Fenway makes Ellsbury look like a MLB-hitter? Or point out that joke of a bandbox gives the whole offense 100 points in OPS? [11] I agree with all of that. But still, Robbie? The kid is having a better season than the one that gave the midget an MVP. He’s going to approach 80 XBHs. His defense is solid. And they’re paying him peanuts.

Sure, Abraham will take easy swipes at the likes of Varitek and Drew. But will he dig into the numbers to show how Fenway makes Ellsbury look like a MLB-hitter? Or point out that joke of a bandbox gives the whole offense 100 points in OPS?

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218809 RIYank Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:44:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218809 Having to rest Mauer for the second game of a double header isn't as costly as you might think. He'll DH, so what it really means is that you replace Brendan Harris with Jose Morales (the backup C). Let's just say this isn't as costly as replacing Matsui with Molina in our line-up. Having to rest Mauer for the second game of a double header isn’t as costly as you might think. He’ll DH, so what it really means is that you replace Brendan Harris with Jose Morales (the backup C). Let’s just say this isn’t as costly as replacing Matsui with Molina in our line-up.

]]> By: Sliced Bread http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218808 Sliced Bread Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:39:19 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218808 [9] Pete's occasional/frequent (depending on your perspective) tweaking of certain players washes right over me. I go there for his info, and updates, which we all appreciate. I've found his insights and analysis more valuable than others here have - and to me, he's come across as anything but a Yankee hater. I think his benign brand of snark will continue in his hometown. He'll tweak certain players. Some Red Sox fans won't mind, and others will take offense, but at the end of the day he'll be providing them with good, fresh info. [9] Pete’s occasional/frequent (depending on your perspective) tweaking of certain players washes right over me. I go there for his info, and updates, which we all appreciate. I’ve found his insights and analysis more valuable than others here have – and to me, he’s come across as anything but a Yankee hater. I think his benign brand of snark will continue in his hometown. He’ll tweak certain players. Some Red Sox fans won’t mind, and others will take offense, but at the end of the day he’ll be providing them with good, fresh info.

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218807 OldYanksFan Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:14 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218807 Detroit is in 1st place with a whoping .535 Winning %age, and a very weak +9 Run differential. Hard to believe this team could beat us. Detroit is in 1st place with a whoping .535 Winning %age, and a very weak +9 Run differential. Hard to believe this team could beat us.

]]> By: Paul http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218806 Paul Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:28:10 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218806 [8] On Girardi, when I watch that show I hope he's the manager for a long, long time. If his only quirk is bunting a tad too much, we're in very safe hands. Of course the crowd that wants him replaced hasn't ever offered a a better alternative (or objective evidence that he should be, for that matter). Donnie Baseball ain't it. Nor is Pinella. Not Showalter. Or Valentine. Neither Pena. And surely not Hillman. For a guy with very little experience, he's pushed almost all of the right buttons this year (even as they outperformed last year). On Jones, I said all that knowing that some find her attractive. But she's not my type. I'm truly impressed apart from her mammary glands. I wish I had known about her in the radio booth. I would have listened to see how she handled that schmaltzy blowhard. But then he's usually on his best behavior with new partners. The worst thing the Yankees ever did was break up Kay and Sterling. Their egos were perfect counterweights. Not for nothing, but PeteAbe has a radio face. And his attitude is often piss poor. He's done riding A-Rod and so now it's Robbie and RISP. Let's see if the snark continues when he's covering his family's favorite team. [8] On Girardi, when I watch that show I hope he’s the manager for a long, long time. If his only quirk is bunting a tad too much, we’re in very safe hands. Of course the crowd that wants him replaced hasn’t ever offered a a better alternative (or objective evidence that he should be, for that matter). Donnie Baseball ain’t it. Nor is Pinella. Not Showalter. Or Valentine. Neither Pena. And surely not Hillman. For a guy with very little experience, he’s pushed almost all of the right buttons this year (even as they outperformed last year).

On Jones, I said all that knowing that some find her attractive. But she’s not my type. I’m truly impressed apart from her mammary glands. I wish I had known about her in the radio booth. I would have listened to see how she handled that schmaltzy blowhard. But then he’s usually on his best behavior with new partners. The worst thing the Yankees ever did was break up Kay and Sterling. Their egos were perfect counterweights.

Not for nothing, but PeteAbe has a radio face. And his attitude is often piss poor. He’s done riding A-Rod and so now it’s Robbie and RISP. Let’s see if the snark continues when he’s covering his family’s favorite team.

]]> By: Sliced Bread http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218805 Sliced Bread Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:12:30 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218805 [3] I think they rotate hosts on the Joe Girardi Show. I've seen Kay, Jones, and I think Nancy Newman hosting it. They all do a good job. It's not all lollipop questions. They know that would make the show a waste of time. Girardi definitely does not come across as the dolt some here believe he is. [7] Kim Jones did the Seattle series last week while Suzyn celebrated Rosh Hashanah. I only caught a little bit of it, but Ms. Jones is very good. I don't mean this in a sexist way at all, but she's as easy on the ears as she is on the eyes. Strong broadcasting voice, insightful, knowledgable, not abrasive at all. I wouldn't be surprised to see her getting more prominent gigs in the future. For now, if she wanted to, she could easily replace Pete Abe as the go-to blogger for "breaking news" and clubhouse insights. [3] I think they rotate hosts on the Joe Girardi Show. I’ve seen Kay, Jones, and I think Nancy Newman hosting it. They all do a good job. It’s not all lollipop questions. They know that would make the show a waste of time. Girardi definitely does not come across as the dolt some here believe he is.

[7] Kim Jones did the Seattle series last week while Suzyn celebrated Rosh Hashanah. I only caught a little bit of it, but Ms. Jones is very good. I don’t mean this in a sexist way at all, but she’s as easy on the ears as she is on the eyes. Strong broadcasting voice, insightful, knowledgable, not abrasive at all. I wouldn’t be surprised to see her getting more prominent gigs in the future. For now, if she wanted to, she could easily replace Pete Abe as the go-to blogger for “breaking news” and clubhouse insights.

]]> By: Paul http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/29/fall-training/#comment-218804 Paul Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:25:31 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24429#comment-218804 [3] Kay. Ugh. I agree completely on Jones. What a treat she is. Watching her during the clubhouse celebration I really came to admire her. She was well-prepared (and/or quick on her feet) with good questions for the moment and she has a great attitude with genuine laughter when she got doused. It dawned on me that she probably has to work twice as hard to get the same respect of her peers and I found myself wishing the Yanks would upgrade the radio booth with someone of her caliber. [3] Kay. Ugh.

I agree completely on Jones. What a treat she is. Watching her during the clubhouse celebration I really came to admire her. She was well-prepared (and/or quick on her feet) with good questions for the moment and she has a great attitude with genuine laughter when she got doused. It dawned on me that she probably has to work twice as hard to get the same respect of her peers and I found myself wishing the Yanks would upgrade the radio booth with someone of her caliber.

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