Comments on: News of the Day – 10/21/09 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:56:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232303 OldYanksFan Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:25:55 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232303 [19] Concur 100%. I still don't understand why today is a day off. Teams often play 10 of more games in a row during the season, but now, we can't even have 3 games in a row? But as I've said before, while Bud/MLB love and need Yankees generated money, he doesn't want them to dominate the PS. After all, the CS series used to be 5 games, like the DS series is now. And while every knows a 5 game series compromises the game, Bud still has it in place in the DS. I am also upset the MLB does not somehow encourage/help northern teams to play in some kind of roofed stadiums. Even a partially roofed stadium would greatly improve the situation, at a 1/3 the cost. I'm VERY disappointed that neither NY team, who built expensive stadiums, did not have roofs as part of the plan. It's a shame we have to look forward to going to the Wrong Coast in order to have decent baseball weather. [19] Concur 100%. I still don’t understand why today is a day off. Teams often play 10 of more games in a row during the season, but now, we can’t even have 3 games in a row?

But as I’ve said before, while Bud/MLB love and need Yankees generated money, he doesn’t want them to dominate the PS. After all, the CS series used to be 5 games, like the DS series is now. And while every knows a 5 game series compromises the game, Bud still has it in place in the DS.

I am also upset the MLB does not somehow encourage/help northern teams to play in some kind of roofed stadiums. Even a partially roofed stadium would greatly improve the situation, at a 1/3 the cost. I’m VERY disappointed that neither NY team, who built expensive stadiums, did not have roofs as part of the plan.

It’s a shame we have to look forward to going to the Wrong Coast in order to have decent baseball weather.

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232302 RIYank Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:58:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232302 [33] I think you're right that a smallish difference in the mean will amount to quite a big difference in <i>how often</i> you see extreme temperatures. Famous fact about bell curves. [33] I think you’re right that a smallish difference in the mean will amount to quite a big difference in how often you see extreme temperatures. Famous fact about bell curves.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232301 monkeypants Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:46:11 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232301 [34] Yes, that's part of it. But surely the WBC could be scheduled better so as not to force the MLB season later? Or at least in years in which the WBC is played, leave it where it is and shorten spring training and eliminate some of the needless off days at the beginning of the season. It can't be that hard to claw back those ten days. [34] Yes, that’s part of it. But surely the WBC could be scheduled better so as not to force the MLB season later? Or at least in years in which the WBC is played, leave it where it is and shorten spring training and eliminate some of the needless off days at the beginning of the season. It can’t be that hard to claw back those ten days.

]]> By: williamnyy23 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232300 williamnyy23 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:43:39 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232300 [33] That's fair...and I'd have no problem extending every season past November 1. Clearly, are different view of the WBC is part of why we disagree on the merits of extending the season. [33] That’s fair…and I’d have no problem extending every season past November 1. Clearly, are different view of the WBC is part of why we disagree on the merits of extending the season.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232299 monkeypants Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:40:11 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232299 [31] More seriously, the Nov. 4 date is only rare because of the WBC...but you earlier argued that "anything" which extended the baseball season is welcome. My concern is that once the November line has been crossed, Bud and Co will find other silly exhibitions and circus acts to extend the season this late every year (including more off days throughout the season, or a longer ASB with additional events, etc.). [31] More seriously, the Nov. 4 date is only rare because of the WBC…but you earlier argued that “anything” which extended the baseball season is welcome. My concern is that once the November line has been crossed, Bud and Co will find other silly exhibitions and circus acts to extend the season this late every year (including more off days throughout the season, or a longer ASB with additional events, etc.).

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232298 monkeypants Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:38:23 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232298 [31] Hm...I hadn't thought of that way. Baseball is the national pastime, and what is more American than baseball? So, to create an environment where more baseball can be played is an act of deep patriotism. Thus, driving our SUVs--preferably built by GM--is and of devotion, great for baseball and great for America (reminiscent of Babe Ruth's monument says). Brilliant! You sir deserve a Nobel Prize! [31] Hm…I hadn’t thought of that way. Baseball is the national pastime, and what is more American than baseball? So, to create an environment where more baseball can be played is an act of deep patriotism. Thus, driving our SUVs–preferably built by GM–is and of devotion, great for baseball and great for America (reminiscent of Babe Ruth’s monument says). Brilliant!

You sir deserve a Nobel Prize!

]]> By: williamnyy23 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232297 williamnyy23 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:34:00 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232297 [30] The November 4 end is still very rare. Also, according to Mr. Gore, we should be enjoying warming autumns, so I guess that means the chance for more baseball? Gas up those SUVs! [30] The November 4 end is still very rare. Also, according to Mr. Gore, we should be enjoying warming autumns, so I guess that means the chance for more baseball? Gas up those SUVs!

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232296 monkeypants Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:31:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232296 [26] We would have to know what the standard deviation is, right? Global warmer...er, climate change...is throwing everyone into a tizzy over a deviation in average temperature smaller than a few degrees fahrenheit (or at least the same order of magnitude). I suspect that chances of very uncomfortable cold (for a baseball player) and snow are much higher, historically, on November 4 than on October 25. As for the October 15 averages, only 4 degrees warmer than late October makes it about 7 degrees warmer than the early November date, according to your data. Now we are talking a significant difference in average temperature. [26] We would have to know what the standard deviation is, right? Global warmer…er, climate change…is throwing everyone into a tizzy over a deviation in average temperature smaller than a few degrees fahrenheit (or at least the same order of magnitude).

I suspect that chances of very uncomfortable cold (for a baseball player) and snow are much higher, historically, on November 4 than on October 25.

As for the October 15 averages, only 4 degrees warmer than late October makes it about 7 degrees warmer than the early November date, according to your data. Now we are talking a significant difference in average temperature.

]]> By: williamnyy23 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232295 williamnyy23 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:28:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232295 [28] Apparently, Mr. Phillips has a problem with fidelity. The fact that she was 22 and an ESPN employee could be his job in jeopardy. I don't dislike Phillips as much as many others, so it's a shame he can't respect his family more. [28] Apparently, Mr. Phillips has a problem with fidelity. The fact that she was 22 and an ESPN employee could be his job in jeopardy. I don’t dislike Phillips as much as many others, so it’s a shame he can’t respect his family more.

]]> By: Shaun P. http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232294 Shaun P. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:26:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232294 Did anyone else see this <a href="http://deadspin.com/5386543/steve-phillips-suspended-after-affair-with-espn-employee?skyline=true&s=" rel="nofollow">disturbing news about Steve Phillips being suspended from ESPN, for a week</a> (and possibly more)? WOW. I feel bad for his wife and kid, but is it wrong of me to hope we never have to see him or hear him or read him on ESPN ever again? Or does this just mean he'll turn up on MLB Network in a few months? Did anyone else see this disturbing news about Steve Phillips being suspended from ESPN, for a week (and possibly more)?

WOW.

I feel bad for his wife and kid, but is it wrong of me to hope we never have to see him or hear him or read him on ESPN ever again?

Or does this just mean he’ll turn up on MLB Network in a few months?

]]> By: jkirsch2 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232293 jkirsch2 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:23:44 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232293 [19] I agree.....the new schedule caters to teams with only a few good starters. But MLB teams must recognize this and adjust to it. I'm sure a big element in signing Sabathia was the fact that he IS a playoff horse. It makes his value skyrocket. By the way..check out the website www.lockerblogger.com. There is a pretty cool interview they did with Kevin Long on the home page taking you inside the mind of A-Rod. [19] I agree…..the new schedule caters to teams with only a few good starters. But MLB teams must recognize this and adjust to it. I’m sure a big element in signing Sabathia was the fact that he IS a playoff horse. It makes his value skyrocket.

By the way..check out the website http://www.lockerblogger.com. There is a pretty cool interview they did with Kevin Long on the home page taking you inside the mind of A-Rod.

]]> By: williamnyy23 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232292 williamnyy23 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:22:48 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232292 [24] Why would it be bigger than it looks? I believe the sample size goes back over 100 years, so it's not like an outlier (and they can go both ways) would skew the data. The October 15 averages are 65/50, so only 4 degress warmer than the normal late October date. Also, the coldest days this month were/are predicted to be October 14-16. So, I don't think the weather is significant enough to override other concerns. [24] Why would it be bigger than it looks? I believe the sample size goes back over 100 years, so it’s not like an outlier (and they can go both ways) would skew the data. The October 15 averages are 65/50, so only 4 degress warmer than the normal late October date. Also, the coldest days this month were/are predicted to be October 14-16. So, I don’t think the weather is significant enough to override other concerns.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232291 monkeypants Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:19:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232291 [20] If I owned a team, I would have that written into every one of my players contracts, that they are barred from playing in the WBC. [20] If I owned a team, I would have that written into every one of my players contracts, that they are barred from playing in the WBC.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232290 monkeypants Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:17:41 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232290 [21] I would think that an *average* difference of two or three degrees is bigger than it looks. In any case, I would have the WS ending by October 15 at the latest, not Oct. 25 or Nov. 4. [21] I would think that an *average* difference of two or three degrees is bigger than it looks. In any case, I would have the WS ending by October 15 at the latest, not Oct. 25 or Nov. 4.

]]> By: Paul http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232289 Paul Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:11:14 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232289 [19] I agree. [19] I agree.

]]> By: williamnyy23 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232288 williamnyy23 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:58:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232288 [19] It's really only one extra off day, which still has required that the Yankees use one starter on 3 days rest. Still, I see your point. My solution would be to seriously handicap the wild card. I don't think one extra off days does much to impact the balance. [19] It’s really only one extra off day, which still has required that the Yankees use one starter on 3 days rest. Still, I see your point. My solution would be to seriously handicap the wild card. I don’t think one extra off days does much to impact the balance.

]]> By: williamnyy23 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232287 williamnyy23 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:56:12 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232287 [18] I disagree about the 10 days being significant. In NY, for example, the average October 25 temp. is 61/45, while November 4 is 58/43. The monthly precip. for October and November is also similar. [18] I disagree about the 10 days being significant. In NY, for example, the average October 25 temp. is 61/45, while November 4 is 58/43. The monthly precip. for October and November is also similar.

]]> By: Paul http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232286 Paul Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:46:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232286 How long before no team gives any MLB starter to the WBC? It might be as soon as the next version. How long before no team gives any MLB starter to the WBC? It might be as soon as the next version.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232285 monkeypants Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:45:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232285 [19] As for the off days, if bothers me that it distorts even further the way the game is played. For 162 games teams use five man rotations and play just about every day. But the playoffs now feature so many off days that it allows teams to construct rosters and employ strategies that little resemble the regular season. Some may like it, but it bugs me that a deep team that wins 100 games can be done in by a wild card team with one or two stellar starters, because of the goofy off days. I'm just glad that this year the Yankees get to manipulate the silliness. [19] As for the off days, if bothers me that it distorts even further the way the game is played. For 162 games teams use five man rotations and play just about every day. But the playoffs now feature so many off days that it allows teams to construct rosters and employ strategies that little resemble the regular season. Some may like it, but it bugs me that a deep team that wins 100 games can be done in by a wild card team with one or two stellar starters, because of the goofy off days. I’m just glad that this year the Yankees get to manipulate the silliness.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/21/news-of-the-day-102109/#comment-232284 monkeypants Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:43:02 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25282#comment-232284 [10] The extra ten days is huge. It is much more likely to be colder, and since the weather is unpredictable and you are likely to have rain outs, starting in November only pushes the makeup games even later. The WBC can be played in neutral sites (including domes), so it can be scheduled anytime and anyplace. Scheduling the most important games such that the "boys of summer" have to wear muffs is absurd. [10] The extra ten days is huge. It is much more likely to be colder, and since the weather is unpredictable and you are likely to have rain outs, starting in November only pushes the makeup games even later.

The WBC can be played in neutral sites (including domes), so it can be scheduled anytime and anyplace.

Scheduling the most important games such that the “boys of summer” have to wear muffs is absurd.

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