Comments on: Enough Already http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79665 Raf Sun, 15 May 2011 13:06:32 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79665 Kevin Long gets a pass because the Yankees are still leading the league in runs, SLG & OBP. Kevin Long gets a pass because the Yankees are still leading the league in runs, SLG & OBP.

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79664 Chyll Will Sun, 15 May 2011 09:49:45 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79664 None of this should come as a surprise to anyone; it's been brewing since the winter. If the team does not come out of this series any stronger than what they've exhibited so far, they might as well just play out the string until Derek gets his 3,000 and then bring up the kids. Sayanora! None of this should come as a surprise to anyone; it’s been brewing since the winter. If the team does not come out of this series any stronger than what they’ve exhibited so far, they might as well just play out the string until Derek gets his 3,000 and then bring up the kids. Sayanora!

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79663 Alex Belth Sun, 15 May 2011 03:43:36 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79663 Well said, B. Well said, B.

]]> By: Bruce Markusen http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79662 Bruce Markusen Sun, 15 May 2011 03:42:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79662 One thing I've learned about baseball over the years is that relatively few players know how to step aside gracefully. The old saying holds true: "Players are the last ones to know." That is, they're the last ones to know that they cannot play well anymore. Maybe we're all like that. Rather than admit that we're not getting it done, we start pointing fingers at others. A common refrain you hear from players is that "The team didn't handle this well." Well, just what is the team supposed to do? The team is trying to win games; if you're not helping the team win games, you are going to sit the bench. Now I'm not saying that Posada is done. I've already come out and said that he should be given until at least June. But he is coming across badly in this situation. If your manager says bat ninth, then you bat ninth. One thing I’ve learned about baseball over the years is that relatively few players know how to step aside gracefully. The old saying holds true: “Players are the last ones to know.” That is, they’re the last ones to know that they cannot play well anymore. Maybe we’re all like that. Rather than admit that we’re not getting it done, we start pointing fingers at others.

A common refrain you hear from players is that “The team didn’t handle this well.” Well, just what is the team supposed to do? The team is trying to win games; if you’re not helping the team win games, you are going to sit the bench.

Now I’m not saying that Posada is done. I’ve already come out and said that he should be given until at least June. But he is coming across badly in this situation. If your manager says bat ninth, then you bat ninth.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79661 The Hawk Sun, 15 May 2011 03:39:24 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79661 Well at least PSN is back on line. Hip hip Jorge! Errr ... Well at least PSN is back on line. Hip hip Jorge! Errr …

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79660 Alex Belth Sun, 15 May 2011 03:39:00 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79660 280) You know, I agree with you there. 280) You know, I agree with you there.

]]> By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79659 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Sun, 15 May 2011 03:36:02 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79659 [279] Was just coming back to ask for a recap. Thanks! It just never ends well, does it? At least we know Mo will never go out like this. [279] Was just coming back to ask for a recap. Thanks!

It just never ends well, does it? At least we know Mo will never go out like this.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79658 Alex Belth Sun, 15 May 2011 03:33:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79658 Cashman hung Jorge out to dry but the bottom line is that Jorge is throwing a tantrum at growing old. He looked like a child in his interview with reporters, just showing how insulated and immature these guys are. I know he's got a ton of pride but he waffled so much there, was not "stand up" at all. He clearly is still pissed at losing his catching job. And he's probably terrified at the prospect of his career coming to a close. Cashman hung Jorge out to dry but the bottom line is that Jorge is throwing a tantrum at growing old. He looked like a child in his interview with reporters, just showing how insulated and immature these guys are. I know he’s got a ton of pride but he waffled so much there, was not “stand up” at all. He clearly is still pissed at losing his catching job. And he’s probably terrified at the prospect of his career coming to a close.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79657 The Hawk Sun, 15 May 2011 03:23:08 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79657 Well, Jorge made it through that interview without spontaneously combusting. That's probably his greatest accomplishment this season. Well, Jorge made it through that interview without spontaneously combusting. That’s probably his greatest accomplishment this season.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79656 The Hawk Sun, 15 May 2011 03:20:45 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79656 So ... He feels disrespected even though he says he put himself in this position ... What a mess. So … He feels disrespected even though he says he put himself in this position … What a mess.

]]> By: Diane Firstman http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79655 Diane Firstman Sun, 15 May 2011 03:17:07 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79655 "I used that as an excuse .... " holy crap what a faux pas ... “I used that as an excuse …. ” holy crap what a faux pas …

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79654 The Hawk Sun, 15 May 2011 03:16:19 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79654 This should be illegal. Brutal. This should be illegal. Brutal.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79653 The Hawk Sun, 15 May 2011 03:11:04 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79653 Honestly my esteem for Girardi has increased by about 30% here Honestly my esteem for Girardi has increased by about 30% here

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79652 Alex Belth Sun, 15 May 2011 03:10:03 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79652 Trying to be sympathetic to Jorge...and maybe Jeter and all of his players...but not taking Jorge off the hook. Trying to be sympathetic to Jorge…and maybe Jeter and all of his players…but not taking Jorge off the hook.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79651 The Hawk Sun, 15 May 2011 03:07:29 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79651 This is the first time I've enjoyed Girardi's sourness. This is the first time I’ve enjoyed Girardi’s sourness.

]]> By: Diane Firstman http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79650 Diane Firstman Sun, 15 May 2011 03:07:06 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79650 At least he didn't say Posada told him his back hurt ... At least he didn’t say Posada told him his back hurt …

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79649 Alex Belth Sun, 15 May 2011 03:04:56 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79649 Girardi is clearly pissed. Girardi is clearly pissed.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79648 Alex Belth Sun, 15 May 2011 02:55:52 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79648 Jon Lester tomorrow, David Price Monday. Ugh. Jon Lester tomorrow, David Price Monday.

Ugh.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79647 The Hawk Sun, 15 May 2011 02:47:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79647 What a lame way to spend a Saturday night! What a lame way to spend a Saturday night!

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/05/14/enough-already/#comment-79646 Alex Belth Sun, 15 May 2011 02:41:10 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=58775#comment-79646 No flipping, no flipping. Wait, yes, flip to YES. No flipping, no flipping. Wait, yes, flip to YES.

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