Comments on: Let’s Play One and a Half (and Win Two!) http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:45:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: a.O http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113486 a.O Thu, 27 May 2010 15:57:15 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113486 That ref should have been [14] That ref should have been [14]

]]> By: a.O http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113485 a.O Thu, 27 May 2010 15:56:54 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113485 [15] The MN commentators were livid about it. They practically accused Girardi of cheating by sending Andy back out with no intention of pitching him. They were all, "There oughta be a rule where if you go out to the mound you have to face at least one guy...." [15] The MN commentators were livid about it. They practically accused Girardi of cheating by sending Andy back out with no intention of pitching him. They were all, “There oughta be a rule where if you go out to the mound you have to face at least one guy….”

]]> By: ny2ca2dc http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113484 ny2ca2dc Thu, 27 May 2010 14:54:16 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113484 [13] I'd also like to see Russo stick around. I could get behind a compromise: send Russo down for the 10 (or is it 14?) days an optioned player must stay in the minors before returning. If in that time Winn doesn't look a heck of a lot better, jettison Winn in favor of Russo. And while Russo is down, keep moving him all around the field: OF, SS - make him into a regular Jerry Hairston Jr. [13] I’d also like to see Russo stick around. I could get behind a compromise: send Russo down for the 10 (or is it 14?) days an optioned player must stay in the minors before returning. If in that time Winn doesn’t look a heck of a lot better, jettison Winn in favor of Russo. And while Russo is down, keep moving him all around the field: OF, SS – make him into a regular Jerry Hairston Jr.

]]> By: bp1 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113483 bp1 Thu, 27 May 2010 14:32:39 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113483 [13] And even tossed in a Centaur reference!! Nice. [13] And even tossed in a Centaur reference!! Nice.

]]> By: Diane Firstman http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113482 Diane Firstman Thu, 27 May 2010 14:31:18 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113482 [9] I (heart) you. [9]

I (heart) you.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113481 rbj Thu, 27 May 2010 14:31:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113481 Why in heck is Gardenhire chirping about letting Andy do his warm up in the ninth to let Mo get a couple of more tosses in the pen. That's just standard baseball. Why in heck is Gardenhire chirping about letting Andy do his warm up in the ninth to let Mo get a couple of more tosses in the pen. That’s just standard baseball.

]]> By: Sliced Bread http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113480 Sliced Bread Thu, 27 May 2010 13:13:35 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113480 [11] aw, Grandy's no Nick Johnson. I'm just hoping they keep Russo up with the team figuring he brings more than Winn, and even Thames. (not gonna happen, but that's what I'd do) [10] thanks, dude. That Gene Autry cornball shit is easy to riff on. [11] aw, Grandy’s no Nick Johnson.

I’m just hoping they keep Russo up with the team figuring he brings more than Winn, and even Thames. (not gonna happen, but that’s what I’d do)

[10] thanks, dude. That Gene Autry cornball shit is easy to riff on.

]]> By: kenboyer made me cry http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113479 kenboyer made me cry Thu, 27 May 2010 13:05:56 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113479 It's remarkable how the Yankees dominate Minny. If it wasn't for the aberrant walk in a run, give up the grand slam by Mo game at the stadium, the Yanks would be 5-0 against them. The Yankees are the best weapon the Tigers have against their rivals. Swish's blast was prolly the hardest hit ball this year by the yanks, considering how this park keeps the HR man down. And, a great recap this is a pleasure to read. It’s remarkable how the Yankees dominate Minny. If it wasn’t for the aberrant walk in a run, give up the grand slam by Mo game at the stadium, the Yanks would be 5-0 against them. The Yankees are the best weapon the Tigers have against their rivals.

Swish’s blast was prolly the hardest hit ball this year by the yanks, considering how this park keeps the HR man down.

And, a great recap this is a pleasure to read.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113478 Alex Belth Thu, 27 May 2010 12:52:29 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113478 Let's hope he doesn't break anything in the next 48 hours. Let’s hope he doesn’t break anything in the next 48 hours.

]]> By: kenboyer made me cry http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113477 kenboyer made me cry Thu, 27 May 2010 12:41:31 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113477 [9] Brilliant! [9] Brilliant!

]]> By: Sliced Bread http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113476 Sliced Bread Thu, 27 May 2010 12:34:15 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113476 it's like Christmas in May! Sing it wit 'cha Sliced, kids! Here comes Granderson! Here comes Granderson! Right down Centerfield Lane! Cashman and Jeter and all the Yankees are pulling on the reins. He'll bat 6th, Gritner's back to 9th and the lineup shines a little more bright. DFA Winn, and say goodbye to Thames glove coz Granderson comes tomorrow night! Here comes Granderson! Here comes Granderson! Right down Centerfield Lane! He's got a bag that's filled with tools - and maybe even Tex's bat! Hear those sleigh bells jingle, see the Centaur's ring-le... Posada's almost in sight! Even if Javy loses we can go to bed happy coz Granderson comes tomorrow night! it’s like Christmas in May! Sing it wit ‘cha Sliced, kids!

Here comes Granderson! Here comes Granderson!
Right down Centerfield Lane!
Cashman and Jeter and all the Yankees are pulling on the reins.
He’ll bat 6th, Gritner’s back to 9th
and the lineup shines a little more bright.
DFA Winn, and say goodbye to Thames glove
coz Granderson comes tomorrow night!

Here comes Granderson! Here comes Granderson!
Right down Centerfield Lane!
He’s got a bag that’s filled with tools – and maybe even Tex’s bat!
Hear those sleigh bells jingle, see the Centaur’s ring-le…
Posada’s almost in sight!
Even if Javy loses we can go to bed happy
coz Granderson comes tomorrow night!

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113475 Alex Belth Thu, 27 May 2010 12:19:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113475 "The air is full of our cries but habit is a great deadener." Nice Godot stuff, Emma. I remember getting to see the Mike Nichols limited-run production in the late 80s with Steve Martin and Robin Williams in the leads, F Murray Abraham as Pozzo and Bill Irwin, who stole the show, as Lucky. Also recall studying that play in high school and college and the meaning became clear once I realized that the play's title, if literally translated from French, means "While Waiting for Godot..." It's what we do while we wait, not really WHO that Godot is. “The air is full of our cries but habit is a great deadener.”

Nice Godot stuff, Emma. I remember getting to see the Mike Nichols limited-run production in the late 80s with Steve Martin and Robin Williams in the leads, F Murray Abraham as Pozzo and Bill Irwin, who stole the show, as Lucky.

Also recall studying that play in high school and college and the meaning became clear once I realized that the play’s title, if literally translated from French, means “While Waiting for Godot…” It’s what we do while we wait, not really WHO that Godot is.

]]> By: Diane Firstman http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113474 Diane Firstman Thu, 27 May 2010 12:11:55 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113474 [0] I just have to say that every time I read an Emma post, I experience severe writer's envy. I consider myself a decent one ... at times even a very good one ... but Emma gives a quality AB every time she steps to the plate. (raises a glass to Ms. Span) [0]

I just have to say that every time I read an Emma post, I experience severe writer’s envy.

I consider myself a decent one … at times even a very good one … but Emma gives a quality AB every time she steps to the plate.

(raises a glass to Ms. Span)

]]> By: bp1 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113473 bp1 Thu, 27 May 2010 11:42:15 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113473 [4] Boy, that was just about as pure as you can hit one, wasn't it? Nice to have Swish in the lineup again. I had a minor quibble w/ Girardi pulling Andy - as if it's illegal to let your starter pitch the 9th with a one run lead - but it's not really fair 2nd guessing going to Mo for the save. I just would have liked seeing Andy finish the game - he only had 90-some pitches - and I would have liked to have Mo available for today's finale. Again - minor quibble. Good solid win. Last year a sweep of the Twins was a springboard to the season. I know the Yankees have the 2nd best record in MLB right now, but it sure doesn't feel like it lately. Let's hope they can sweep this series and start getting that April groove back. [4] Boy, that was just about as pure as you can hit one, wasn’t it? Nice to have Swish in the lineup again.

I had a minor quibble w/ Girardi pulling Andy – as if it’s illegal to let your starter pitch the 9th with a one run lead – but it’s not really fair 2nd guessing going to Mo for the save. I just would have liked seeing Andy finish the game – he only had 90-some pitches – and I would have liked to have Mo available for today’s finale. Again – minor quibble. Good solid win.

Last year a sweep of the Twins was a springboard to the season. I know the Yankees have the 2nd best record in MLB right now, but it sure doesn’t feel like it lately. Let’s hope they can sweep this series and start getting that April groove back.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113472 Alex Belth Thu, 27 May 2010 10:55:19 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113472 5) Almost as much as he admired his dinger. Man, that home run SOUNDED sweet, didn't it? Must feel some kind of wonderful to hit a ball like that, nevermind in a real game. 5) Almost as much as he admired his dinger.

Man, that home run SOUNDED sweet, didn’t it? Must feel some kind of wonderful to hit a ball like that, nevermind in a real game.

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113471 RIYank Thu, 27 May 2010 09:54:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113471 [0] yesterday evening we spent blathering about nothing in particular. That's been going on now for half a century. [1] I bet Swisher admired the tattoos. [0] yesterday evening we spent blathering about nothing in particular. That’s been going on now for half a century.

[1] I bet Swisher admired the tattoos.

]]> By: kenboyer made me cry http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113470 kenboyer made me cry Thu, 27 May 2010 08:55:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113470 He must be a member of the Twinkie Crips. He must be a member of the Twinkie Crips.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113469 Cliff Corcoran Thu, 27 May 2010 06:19:32 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113469 Doesn't he know you're not supposed to get tattoos in places where they can't be covered up by a dress shirt in court? Doesn’t he know you’re not supposed to get tattoos in places where they can’t be covered up by a dress shirt in court?

]]> By: Mattpat11 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/05/27/lets-play-one-and-a-half-2/#comment-113468 Mattpat11 Thu, 27 May 2010 05:25:49 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=34870#comment-113468 Tonight backed up my "never trust someone with a neck tattoo" philosophy. Tonight backed up my “never trust someone with a neck tattoo” philosophy.

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