Comments on: Bring it http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Fri, 24 May 2013 03:48:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Joel http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236717 Joel Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:26:36 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236717 Cliff giving the Phillies 3 wins. Very generous. How many games do the Phillies win the AL East? Cliff giving the Phillies 3 wins. Very generous.

How many games do the Phillies win the AL East?

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236716 weeping for brunnhilde Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:47:28 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236716 [14] hah ah ha ha ha hah ah ah ah h!!!! Now *that's* trash talk! [14] hah ah ha ha ha hah ah ah ah h!!!!

Now *that’s* trash talk!

]]> By: Yankee Mama http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236715 Yankee Mama Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:39:24 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236715 [14] Nice. [14] Nice.

]]> By: Yankee Mama http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236714 Yankee Mama Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:38:08 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236714 [10] [15] My cousin also stipulated that in addition to not being Red Sox fans, their progeny could not own or be seen in Red Sox gear. Nor would they be allowed Red Sox paraphernalia in the house. When their first kid received a Red Sox onesy (or some such thing) from a provocative friend, it spelled war. [10] [15] My cousin also stipulated that in addition to not being Red Sox fans, their progeny could not own or be seen in Red Sox gear. Nor would they be allowed Red Sox paraphernalia in the house.

When their first kid received a Red Sox onesy (or some such thing) from a provocative friend, it spelled war.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236713 The Hawk Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:32:32 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236713 [17] Nothing? What about SIX? ; ) [17] Nothing? What about SIX?

; )

]]> By: sonyahennystutu http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236712 sonyahennystutu Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:30:30 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236712 [14] Thank you for that! :) It's either Yanks in 5 or Yanks in 7 (with plenty of pepto consumption if the latter). I see nothing in between. [14] Thank you for that! :)

It’s either Yanks in 5 or Yanks in 7 (with plenty of pepto consumption if the latter). I see nothing in between.

]]> By: 51cq24 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236711 51cq24 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:27:30 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236711 [12] first of all, cc has been better than lee for longer, so i think he has an advantage. but if they do somewhat cancel each other out (and i admit that lee is pretty good, though i'm not really sure why since every time i see him he throws almost all straight fastballs), then it's not only the defense that makes a difference, but the quality of each lineup. [12] first of all, cc has been better than lee for longer, so i think he has an advantage. but if they do somewhat cancel each other out (and i admit that lee is pretty good, though i’m not really sure why since every time i see him he throws almost all straight fastballs), then it’s not only the defense that makes a difference, but the quality of each lineup.

]]> By: Just Fair http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236710 Just Fair Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:22:33 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236710 [10] I don't have kids yet but I like to think if I did AND had Red Sox relatives (which I don't), I'd tell them thanks but no thanks in regards to Boston gear. : D [10] I don’t have kids yet but I like to think if I did AND had Red Sox relatives (which I don’t), I’d tell them thanks but no thanks in regards to Boston gear. : D

]]> By: Sliced Bread http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236709 Sliced Bread Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:22:29 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236709 [7] I respect the Phils but can do a little trashy for ya. weeping. Philli Vanilli is gonna get exposed this series! Lip-synching, phony ass, wanna-be fugazis are gonna have their Grammy revoked Round the horn: You're gonna sneeze, Ruiz! You're a coward, Howard! Chase this, Utley! It's Robbie's jock and you can't handle it! You're no Jeter, J-Roll! Feliz? Puh-leeze. You call that a third baseman? Ibanez? You drool, Raul! Get ready for the pain, Shane! You ain't Werth a dime, Jayson! Into the rotation: Gonna scratch you like a flea, Lee! Come to papa, Pedro! Gonna light you like unfiltered Camels, Hamels! Take a bus to Scranton, Blanton! Into the bullpen: Swat you like a midge, Lidge! Crap time, or nap time, Happ? Madson, ya bad, son! Got a flat tire, Eyre! We're disturbin' you, Durbin! [7] I respect the Phils but can do a little trashy for ya. weeping.

Philli Vanilli is gonna get exposed this series! Lip-synching, phony ass, wanna-be fugazis are gonna have their Grammy revoked

Round the horn:
You’re gonna sneeze, Ruiz!
You’re a coward, Howard!
Chase this, Utley! It’s Robbie’s jock and you can’t handle it!
You’re no Jeter, J-Roll!
Feliz? Puh-leeze. You call that a third baseman?
Ibanez? You drool, Raul!
Get ready for the pain, Shane!
You ain’t Werth a dime, Jayson!

Into the rotation:
Gonna scratch you like a flea, Lee!
Come to papa, Pedro!
Gonna light you like unfiltered Camels, Hamels!
Take a bus to Scranton, Blanton!

Into the bullpen:
Swat you like a midge, Lidge!
Crap time, or nap time, Happ?
Madson, ya bad, son!
Got a flat tire, Eyre!
We’re disturbin’ you, Durbin!

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236708 rbj Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:17:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236708 [11] More like pinch tank. I'm more excited than nervous about the Series, which might not be a good thing. Generally, if I think things are going to turn out well, they don't. Conversely, if I'm nervous and worried and sure things won't turn out well, they do turn out well. Cue the pessimism! I think the roster moves are right, though now I suppose A.J. will cough up game two. [11] More like pinch tank.

I’m more excited than nervous about the Series, which might not be a good thing. Generally, if I think things are going to turn out well, they don’t. Conversely, if I’m nervous and worried and sure things won’t turn out well, they do turn out well. Cue the pessimism!

I think the roster moves are right, though now I suppose A.J. will cough up game two.

]]> By: Yankster http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236707 Yankster Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:16:45 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236707 There's an odd meme on the nets today: Lee and Sabathia "cancel each other out." Am I wrong to be annoyed by this? They never appear on the field at the same time - it's not like a great receiver and a great strong safety. It's not that they cancel each other out - it's that they cancel out the offense. If that's the case, and I think there's a real good chance that we'll be looking at a 0-0 score in the 7th, then it has to come down to the defense. Solid, not flashy, no-error defense has got to play a big part in the outcome of the game today. And oddly, for all the big hitters in the lineup, the Yankees D doesn't worry me at all. There’s an odd meme on the nets today: Lee and Sabathia “cancel each other out.” Am I wrong to be annoyed by this? They never appear on the field at the same time – it’s not like a great receiver and a great strong safety. It’s not that they cancel each other out – it’s that they cancel out the offense. If that’s the case, and I think there’s a real good chance that we’ll be looking at a 0-0 score in the 7th, then it has to come down to the defense. Solid, not flashy, no-error defense has got to play a big part in the outcome of the game today. And oddly, for all the big hitters in the lineup, the Yankees D doesn’t worry me at all.

]]> By: joejoejoe http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236706 joejoejoe Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:03:49 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236706 Hinske and Bruney are on the Serious roster, Cervelli and Guzman are out. Makes sense with the NL rules in Philly and Gardner available as PR #1. Maybe the Yanks can use Sabathia as a pinch runner the way they used to use Guidry :) Hinske and Bruney are on the Serious roster, Cervelli and Guzman are out. Makes sense with the NL rules in Philly and Gardner available as PR #1. Maybe the Yanks can use Sabathia as a pinch runner the way they used to use Guidry :)

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236705 The Hawk Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:58:15 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236705 I have had to put up with kiddie Red Sox gear arriving in my home from the in-laws. I allow pictures to be taken for Grandma and Grandpa Red Sox, but after that, the duds may be donned no more. It's nauseating to think there is a permanent record of these kids wearing Red Sox outfits, but I have to be somewhat reasonable. I have had to put up with kiddie Red Sox gear arriving in my home from the in-laws. I allow pictures to be taken for Grandma and Grandpa Red Sox, but after that, the duds may be donned no more.

It’s nauseating to think there is a permanent record of these kids wearing Red Sox outfits, but I have to be somewhat reasonable.

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236704 RIYank Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:54:50 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236704 Novayank, keep the faith. I assume you saw that <a href="http://riveraveblues.com/2009/10/open-thread-for-those-yankee-fans-in-philly-19071/" rel="nofollow"> River Avenue Blues</a> had a thread up to organize Philadelphia Yankee Fan gathering spots? Novayank, keep the faith.

I assume you saw that River Avenue Blues had a thread up to organize Philadelphia Yankee Fan gathering spots?

]]> By: Yankee Mama http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236703 Yankee Mama Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:49:25 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236703 [4] It's hard to live in enemy territory. I can imagine the pre-game hype must be insufferable. The good news is that since these two teams haven't met since 1950, the chances of a continual rivalry seems improbable. Then, you can go back to your respective alliances, although one of you will have to withstand a disappointing outcome (may it not be you). My cousin, a 4th generation Yankee fan, married a 3rd generation Red Sox fan. He insisted that she put in her wedding vows that she be willing to relinquish all rights to their offspring becoming Red Sox fans. It was tongue- in-cheek, but I know that he was absolutely serious. She obliged. Good luck! [4] It’s hard to live in enemy territory. I can imagine the pre-game hype must be insufferable.

The good news is that since these two teams haven’t met since 1950, the chances of a continual rivalry seems improbable. Then, you can go back to your respective alliances, although one of you will have to withstand a disappointing outcome (may it not be you).

My cousin, a 4th generation Yankee fan, married a 3rd generation Red Sox fan. He insisted that she put in her wedding vows that she be willing to relinquish all rights to their offspring becoming Red Sox fans. It was tongue- in-cheek, but I know that he was absolutely serious. She obliged.

Good luck!

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236702 weeping for brunnhilde Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:42:33 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236702 This is stupid. There's no "trash talk" going on. This is stupid. There’s no “trash talk” going on.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236701 The Hawk Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:39:40 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236701 [4] For some reason, I've had this feeling the Yanks are gonna drop one tonight. Maybe it's because Sabathia can't possibly keep up the dominance of the first three games he pitched. Or maybe he can, but it seems like he's due for a mediocre start, at least. Then again, the same could probably be said for Lee. At any rate, I do think there's a small chance that the Yankees just flatten the Phillies in this series, but I'm not counting on it. [4] For some reason, I’ve had this feeling the Yanks are gonna drop one tonight. Maybe it’s because Sabathia can’t possibly keep up the dominance of the first three games he pitched. Or maybe he can, but it seems like he’s due for a mediocre start, at least. Then again, the same could probably be said for Lee.

At any rate, I do think there’s a small chance that the Yankees just flatten the Phillies in this series, but I’m not counting on it.

]]> By: Sliced Bread http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236700 Sliced Bread Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:06:08 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236700 [4] good luck on the homefront, nova. I work with a rabid Phils fan (aren't they all rabid?) who's married to a Mets fan. He obviously has it easier than you do. I'm also friends with a Yanks fan who's married to a rabid Red Sox fan (again with the redundant rabies reference), and he needs to build himself a bigger shed to sleep in this time of year. [4] good luck on the homefront, nova.

I work with a rabid Phils fan (aren’t they all rabid?) who’s married to a Mets fan. He obviously has it easier than you do.
I’m also friends with a Yanks fan who’s married to a rabid Red Sox fan (again with the redundant rabies reference), and he needs to build himself a bigger shed to sleep in this time of year.

]]> By: novayankeefan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236699 novayankeefan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:48:12 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236699 I'm a faithful reader of the Banter, its the first thing I look at every morning. Born and raised a Yankee fan, who has the unenviable position of being married to a Phillies fan, and her 30 fellow family members also rabid Phillies fans. It's been tough living in Philly the past few days! I can't watch or read anything in the media, without wanting to throw up. It's good to have a community of fellow Yankee fans to read and comment with. The Phils are a good team, tough as nails, I wouldn't shortchange them at all. It's almost imperative that the Yanks win this first game. You don't want the Phils to steal the momentum in the series, especially since AJ is pitching the second game. I say the Yanks in 7! I’m a faithful reader of the Banter, its the first thing I look at every morning. Born and raised a Yankee fan, who has the unenviable position of being married to a Phillies fan, and her 30 fellow family members also rabid Phillies fans. It’s been tough living in Philly the past few days! I can’t watch or read anything in the media, without wanting to throw up. It’s good to have a community of fellow Yankee fans to read and comment with.
The Phils are a good team, tough as nails, I wouldn’t shortchange them at all. It’s almost imperative that the Yanks win this first game. You don’t want the Phils to steal the momentum in the series, especially since AJ is pitching the second game. I say the Yanks in 7!

]]> By: seamus http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/10/28/bring-it/#comment-236698 seamus Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:32:31 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=25612#comment-236698 [2] cool! thanks. [2] cool! thanks.

]]>