Comments on: Tampa Bay Rays IV: Rev On The Deadline http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Mon, 20 May 2013 15:11:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128307 Chyll Will Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:26:22 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128307 "..." “…”

]]> By: jjmerlock http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128306 jjmerlock Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:33:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128306 Ah, I thought it might be some reference to Inception (and therefore lost on me). For some reason, I had no desire to see that movie. I think it was mostly that I thought "Inception" was an exceptionally silly title for a movie. I'm not sure if my reasoning was poorly thought out. Didn't they keep bugging us with promos for Inception during baseball? That may have also been my non-impetus. Ah, I thought it might be some reference to Inception (and therefore lost on me). For some reason, I had no desire to see that movie. I think it was mostly that I thought “Inception” was an exceptionally silly title for a movie. I’m not sure if my reasoning was poorly thought out. Didn’t they keep bugging us with promos for Inception during baseball? That may have also been my non-impetus.

]]> By: Diane Firstman http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128305 Diane Firstman Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:28:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128305 [286] More of an Inception reference ... a dream of a dream, etc. [286]

More of an Inception reference … a dream of a dream, etc.

]]> By: jjmerlock http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128304 jjmerlock Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:23:11 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128304 [283] Help me out, is that a memento reference? I think I'm not getting it. [283] Help me out, is that a memento reference?

I think I’m not getting it.

]]> By: cult of basebaal http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128303 cult of basebaal Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:20:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128303 [284] I imagine Bob Sheppard would have enjoyed it too! [284] I imagine Bob Sheppard would have enjoyed it too!

]]> By: cult of basebaal http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128302 cult of basebaal Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:19:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128302 [278] Well, that was the *pre*-season Top 11 Prospect list, so it obviously doesn't include what he's done this year. It could certainly be another injury. It could also be that jerking him back and forth between New York and SWB the last 2 years hasn't done him any favors either. Oh well, I was always hoping he'd stick here, in part because I like saying his name [278] Well, that was the *pre*-season Top 11 Prospect list, so it obviously doesn’t include what he’s done this year.

It could certainly be another injury.

It could also be that jerking him back and forth between New York and SWB the last 2 years hasn’t done him any favors either.

Oh well, I was always hoping he’d stick here, in part because I like saying his name

]]> By: Diane Firstman http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128301 Diane Firstman Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:12:53 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128301 [281] [276] What a perfect example of how enjoyable the commentary on the commentary on the commentary on the commentary on the commentary can be! ========================= I REALLY hope Christopher Nolan doesn't read the Banter ... [281]

[276] What a perfect example of how enjoyable the commentary on the commentary on the commentary on the commentary on the commentary can be!

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I REALLY hope Christopher Nolan doesn’t read the Banter …

]]> By: randym77 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128300 randym77 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:08:33 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128300 [257] Melancon is on the 40-man, so they could send someone down rather than DFA him. Option Miranda, DFA Curtis? [257] Melancon is on the 40-man, so they could send someone down rather than DFA him. Option Miranda, DFA Curtis?

]]> By: jjmerlock http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128299 jjmerlock Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:08:28 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128299 [275] Many thanks for the link. [276] What a perfect example of how enjoyable the commentary on the commentary on the commentary on the commentary on the commentary can be! [275] Many thanks for the link.

[276] What a perfect example of how enjoyable the commentary on the commentary on the commentary on the commentary on the commentary can be!

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128298 monkeypants Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:49:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128298 279) and he's already had one arm surgery. 279) and he’s already had one arm surgery.

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128297 Raf Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:47:22 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128297 [278] Kinda makes me wonder if he's hurt or something [278] Kinda makes me wonder if he’s hurt or something

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128296 monkeypants Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:45:04 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128296 More seriously, Melancon's control didn't just abandon him in the big leagues. He is walking a lot of batters and is getting clobbered in AAA this year, with a WHIP of 1.6+. More seriously, Melancon’s control didn’t just abandon him in the big leagues. He is walking a lot of batters and is getting clobbered in AAA this year, with a WHIP of 1.6+.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128295 monkeypants Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:41:29 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128295 274) <I>Perfect World Projection: He’ll be an excellent set-up man.</I> What's a set-up man? Is that anything like an eighth inning guy? : ) 274) Perfect World Projection: He’ll be an excellent set-up man.

What’s a set-up man? Is that anything like an eighth inning guy?

: )

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128294 The Hawk Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:37:31 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128294 [263][264] You realize of course that this double posting of inanity is the pinnacle of posting pusillanimity . [263][264] You realize of course that this double posting of inanity is the pinnacle of posting pusillanimity .

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128293 monkeypants Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:35:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128293 272) for pitch f/x, look at the following article, mentioned in passing right near the end. That's the best that I could find: http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-eye-of-the-umpire/ 272) for pitch f/x, look at the following article, mentioned in passing right near the end. That’s the best that I could find:

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-eye-of-the-umpire/

]]> By: cult of basebaal http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128292 cult of basebaal Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:33:19 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128292 [254] Well, I guess we'll see what he does in Houston. FWIW, from BPro's 2010 Yankees Top 11 Prospects (Melancon was #10) <blockquote> The Good: Melancon pitches primarily off his fastball, which sits at 92-94 mph and can touch 96, also featuring plenty of sink. His power curve is another plus pitch that generated plenty of swings and misses during his brief big-league stint. He even mixes in a useable changeup at times, and he earns high praise for his makeup. The Bad: Melancon's plus command abandoned him in the big leagues, as he had a tendency to overthrow, costing him both location and movement. His delivery has effort, and he's already had a Tommy John surgery in his past. He's a finished product, and his stuff is a bit short of closer-worthy. Perfect World Projection: He’ll be an excellent set-up man. </blockquote> Oh, well, I'm glad the kid will get a chance with another organization, hopefully he'll run with it like Tyler Clippard did ... [254] Well, I guess we’ll see what he does in Houston.

FWIW, from BPro’s 2010 Yankees Top 11 Prospects (Melancon was #10)

The Good: Melancon pitches primarily off his fastball, which sits at 92-94 mph and can touch 96, also featuring plenty of sink. His power curve is another plus pitch that generated plenty of swings and misses during his brief big-league stint. He even mixes in a useable changeup at times, and he earns high praise for his makeup.
The Bad: Melancon’s plus command abandoned him in the big leagues, as he had a tendency to overthrow, costing him both location and movement. His delivery has effort, and he’s already had a Tommy John surgery in his past. He’s a finished product, and his stuff is a bit short of closer-worthy.
Perfect World Projection: He’ll be an excellent set-up man.

Oh, well, I’m glad the kid will get a chance with another organization, hopefully he’ll run with it like Tyler Clippard did …

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128291 Raf Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:33:13 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128291 [271] I think Russo was rumored to go in a trade too, so that may be it; Russo and Melacon off the 40 man, Curtis and Miranda off the 25 man [271] I think Russo was rumored to go in a trade too, so that may be it; Russo and Melacon off the 40 man, Curtis and Miranda off the 25 man

]]> By: jjmerlock http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128290 jjmerlock Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:30:30 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128290 [270] Hey, sometimes you take 'em where you find 'em! Good information is good information... [269] Somehow CHoP getting cut would really soothe the hemorrhoid that was this game. [270] Hey, sometimes you take ‘em where you find ‘em! Good information is good information…

[269] Somehow CHoP getting cut would really soothe the hemorrhoid that was this game.

]]> By: ms october http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128289 ms october Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:27:53 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128289 melancon is on the 40-man, so maybe that helps out somehow. [269] surely chop will be chopped through a waiver deal come sunday. melancon is on the 40-man, so maybe that helps out somehow.

[269] surely chop will be chopped through a waiver deal come sunday.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/30/tampa-bay-rays-iv-rev-on-the-deadline/#comment-128288 monkeypants Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:24:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38489#comment-128288 267) actually, I think I might have gotten that from William! 267) actually, I think I might have gotten that from William!

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