Comments on: Loss and Gain http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Thu, 23 May 2013 05:54:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Diane Firstman http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/#comment-128317 Diane Firstman Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:31:15 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38552#comment-128317 Morning music .... The Bad Plus (jazz trio) cover RUSH "Tom Sawyer" .... kick it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXAbGUxLMRM&NR=1 Morning music …. The Bad Plus (jazz trio) cover RUSH “Tom Sawyer” …. kick it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXAbGUxLMRM&NR=1

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/#comment-128316 Chyll Will Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:47:38 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38552#comment-128316 [7] Oh yeah, it has been talked about. >;) [7] Oh yeah, it has been talked about. >;)

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/#comment-128315 Chyll Will Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:44:43 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38552#comment-128315 [6] Does that imply that this was their Plan C? "We can't get Adam Dunn and we can't get Lance Berkman, so let's get something along the line of relief pitching; at least we know they can't get <i>that!"</i> For the record, I'm hoping that those moves are distractions from the Yanks' master stroke in acquiring two nasty middle relievers, but I was also hoping my car would be competently fixed by a competent mechanic the first time around and that didn't seem to work out, so I'm not holding my breath. [6] Does that imply that this was their Plan C? “We can’t get Adam Dunn and we can’t get Lance Berkman, so let’s get something along the line of relief pitching; at least we know they can’t get that!”

For the record, I’m hoping that those moves are distractions from the Yanks’ master stroke in acquiring two nasty middle relievers, but I was also hoping my car would be competently fixed by a competent mechanic the first time around and that didn’t seem to work out, so I’m not holding my breath.

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/#comment-128314 OldYanksFan Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:42:52 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38552#comment-128314 [2] You just can't predict baseball (except Mariano!) [2] You just can’t predict baseball
(except Mariano!)

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/#comment-128313 Cliff Corcoran Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:23:52 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38552#comment-128313 Qualls' peripherals have been strong, but his BABIP has been a disaster (well over .400). He's been very consistent in his career, worth the change-of-scenery/defense gamble to get a high-quality reliever for the last two monhts. Qualls’ peripherals have been strong, but his BABIP has been a disaster (well over .400). He’s been very consistent in his career, worth the change-of-scenery/defense gamble to get a high-quality reliever for the last two monhts.

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/#comment-128312 Chyll Will Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:17:32 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38552#comment-128312 [4] I'm guessing it's one of those grand master chess match moves mere mortals don't understand that these two seem to get into of late. Boston used to be pretty good at that too, but then Manny farted in Theo's office and laid his curse on them before he left or something... [4] I’m guessing it’s one of those grand master chess match moves mere mortals don’t understand that these two seem to get into of late. Boston used to be pretty good at that too, but then Manny farted in Theo’s office and laid his curse on them before he left or something…

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/#comment-128311 monkeypants Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:05:34 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38552#comment-128311 1) why? <blockquote> Arizona has actively shopped Qualls, who began the year as the team's closer, but has struggled to find any consistency and is 1-4 with an 8.51 ERA in 42 games. The right-hander, who makes $4.185 million this year will be eligible for free agency at the end of the season. </blockquote> 1) why?

Arizona has actively shopped Qualls, who began the year as the team’s closer, but has struggled to find any consistency and is 1-4 with an 8.51 ERA in 42 games. The right-hander, who makes $4.185 million this year will be eligible for free agency at the end of the season.

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/#comment-128310 Chyll Will Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:48:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38552#comment-128310 [1] ...while Yankees can't. Or don't; who knows anymore... [1] …while Yankees can’t. Or don’t; who knows anymore…

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/#comment-128309 Chyll Will Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:35:55 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38552#comment-128309 I'm confused; what is happening with these pitching prospects that are supposed to be so good that they tear up the minors, but then flop when they get to the Bronx? It's almost like they get sprayed with failure after a week or few in the bullpen, i.e. Joba and the midges in 2007. What is wrong with this picture; does anybody know or is no one talking about it for some reason? I’m confused; what is happening with these pitching prospects that are supposed to be so good that they tear up the minors, but then flop when they get to the Bronx? It’s almost like they get sprayed with failure after a week or few in the bullpen, i.e. Joba and the midges in 2007. What is wrong with this picture; does anybody know or is no one talking about it for some reason?

]]> By: Diane Firstman http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/07/31/loss-and-gain/#comment-128308 Diane Firstman Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:30:32 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=38552#comment-128308 Ray acquire Chad Qualls ... http://taoofsteve.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/07/d-backs_send_qualls_to_tampa_f.html Ray acquire Chad Qualls …

http://taoofsteve.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/07/d-backs_send_qualls_to_tampa_f.html

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