Comments on: Cliff Lee Rules

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:01:57 +0000

[12] The only short-term gamble is having him wind up on a playoff competitor (assuming the Yankees make it that far).

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:00:51 +0000

[7] Glad you had a great experience. I love the new ballpark myself.

[9] Do you mean retire next season? If so, I think the Yankees will have a very good shot at Lee. Although they wont be in the Lee market this season, I’d be surprised if he signs an extension.

By: cult of basebaal

cult of basebaal — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:52:34 +0000

It’s a short term and long term gamble to let him get traded elsewhere.

Not sure why it’s a gamble of any sort to let him get traded to another team. His agent’s been pretty clear that Lee is going to test free agency at the end of the year. With the Yankees lurking out there, there isn’t any reason not to.

By: Shaun P.

Shaun P. — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:36:29 +0000

Got to see the SWB Yanks play in Pawtucket last night. Of course it was Tim Redding, of all people, on the mound. I left before Melancon came on and couldn’t get anyone out. Not of incredibly interesting folks starting for SWB now – Eric Bruntlett was playing RF, PJ Pilliterre at 1B – but there were a couple of highlights.

At one point I was 5 feet from Kei Igawa, who everyone in the SWB bullpen seemed to really like. They were good-naturedly throwing individually wrapped pieces of bubble gum back and forth at each other, but every time Igawa would catch one, he’d toss it up to one of the kids standing on the side of the bullpen. More importantly, I was within 25 feet or so of Jesus Montero. He’s a big guy, but he looks very compact. I could almost see him staying behind the plate, but what do I know? Its a VERY nice swing, though, and a nice arm too. I was hoping he’d hit one out, but no such luck.

By: rbj

rbj — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:27:05 +0000

[3] Bravo! Anarchist Cookbook, one of my favorite cookbooks, not that I have one, mind you, FBI.

On the way home from the dojo last night, turned on the Mud Hens only to hear a 3-1 winning effort turn into a 5-3 losing effort. Get home and turn on the Yankees game and see a 3-1 losing but manageable effort turn into a 7-1 disaster. Ugh.

But did get to see a good College World Series game, with my old Gamecocks pulling out a victory in extree inningses.

Just wanted to see an all USC game, for mascot reasons.

By: Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:56:52 +0000

[8] That’s a good idea. But if Pettitte pulls a Moose, we need 2 starters for next year. Lee would be even more welcome if the 5th spot is going to be used on farmhands.

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:42:49 +0000

[6] All the more reason to give Ivan Nova a look if Burnett struggles in his next start. Also, Hector Noesi has been awesome for Trenton, though park factor caveats apply and he may be another year away.

By: YankInEugene

YankInEugene — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:40:42 +0000

In New York for a few days and got to go to the new Stadium for the first time last night. Although the results of the game could have been much better my experience at the Stadium was terrific. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The best example of this was regarding our seats. They were in section 110 field level, which were the best I could do in my price range. Unfortunately they were right next to one of the areas for the disabled and when folks started sitting in the area my view of home plate was blocked without standing. I figured I would just end up standing to watch the game, when the usher noticed our situation and suggested I go to customer service and tell them we had obstructed seats and couldn’t see the game. To make a long story short, we ended up getting seats in section 117a about 20 rows back which were the best seats I’ve ever had.

By: Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:36:20 +0000

OK Cliff, I’ll try not to get my hopes up on Lee. But looking at the list of free agent pitchers for next year, I don’t know where the Yanks find another pitcher if they whiff on Lee. It’s a short term and long term gamble to let him get traded elsewhere.

By: Chyll Will

Chyll Will — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:49:54 +0000

[1],[4] “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” >;)

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:24:51 +0000

[3] Well played, sir! One Bubba Crosby Bobblehead Doll in the mail for YOU!

By: Chyll Will

Chyll Will — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:11:54 +0000

In other news, Dave Eiland returned to the team and Gardner could be out for a few days with a wrist contusion after being hit by a Clayton Kershaw pitch on Sunday. Meanwhile, Marcus Thames is expected to start at designated hitter for Triple-A Scranton on Wednesday, meaning he could be activated from the disabled list soon.[1]

[1] William Powell, The Anarchist Cookbook. With a prefatory note on sarcasm today, by M. Pants and W. NYY23, New York, Bronx Banter (2010 ed.), 134.

By: monkeypants

monkeypants — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:31:16 +0000

Gardner hit by pitch, then x-rays are negative, then he’s day-to-day but taking the day off against the tough Lee, now he’s day-to-day but could miss a few days…

Hmmm. I’m getting that bad feeling.

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:29:35 +0000

Glad I missed this game..and not going to peek at the game thread, I can imagine what awaits there..

Sox one game back now..