Comments on: The Stay Put Marshmallow Man http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Sun, 26 May 2013 04:31:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: T. Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268122 T. Hawk Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:58:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268122 Well, see. I got my wish not to see CC opt out. Granted the Yanks being proactive probably helped, but hey, I'll take it. Well, see. I got my wish not to see CC opt out. Granted the Yanks being proactive probably helped, but hey, I’ll take it.

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268121 Chyll Will Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:56:30 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268121 [21] From downtown... Yesss! >;) [21] From downtown… Yesss! >;)

]]> By: Bronx Boy in NC http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268120 Bronx Boy in NC Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:02:27 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268120 1. Alex, that headline is why yer da man. Had a little cough-laugh there. 2. The cherry on top was the video CC posted. A small move, but a class move. [24] You know that training camp scene in <i>Major League</i> where they put Tom Berenger in full gear and throw dirt balls at him until he's too exhausted to move? Substitute Jesus Montero and <i>that's</i> what they do next, with maybe half a day off for Christmas. :) 1. Alex, that headline is why yer da man. Had a little cough-laugh there.

2. The cherry on top was the video CC posted. A small move, but a class move.

[24] You know that training camp scene in Major League where they put Tom Berenger in full gear and throw dirt balls at him until he’s too exhausted to move? Substitute Jesus Montero and that’s what they do next, with maybe half a day off for Christmas. :)

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268119 Alex Belth Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:01:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268119 Sheehan likes the deal: http://bit.ly/stvzOm Sheehan likes the deal:

http://bit.ly/stvzOm

]]> By: Shaun P. http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268118 Shaun P. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:41:10 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268118 Huzzah! I had a feeling he wouldn't opt out. Good news all around. But, what do the Yanks do next? Part of me thinks, Darvish aside, the answer might be "nothing, really". I think I'm OK with that. Huzzah! I had a feeling he wouldn’t opt out.

Good news all around. But, what do the Yanks do next? Part of me thinks, Darvish aside, the answer might be “nothing, really”. I think I’m OK with that.

]]> By: Sliced Bread http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268117 Sliced Bread Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:55:38 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268117 yeah, great headline and pic, Alex. Good news. Good news. yeah, great headline and pic, Alex.
Good news. Good news.

]]> By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268116 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:35:48 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268116 [21] Speechless... [21] Speechless…

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268115 monkeypants Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:47:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268115 [10] <i>I'm so happy too! But I won't tolerate even the SLIGHTEST dig at Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, you best take that back!</i> Then perhaps you will appreciate this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWRyj5cHIQA [10] I’m so happy too! But I won’t tolerate even the SLIGHTEST dig at Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, you best take that back!

Then perhaps you will appreciate this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWRyj5cHIQA

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268114 Chyll Will Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:32:38 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268114 I wonder how many media outlets are screaming "Fool!" right now? This is positive on quite a few levels and everyone looks good right now. [19] I can now safely deal with a run at Darvish, though I don't expect nearly as much from him as others do. He's not the next Ichiro or Matsui coming to play every day in the outfield, so I'm not drooling at the prospects, but hey, the Yanks can afford a mistake with him so it's not losing as much as most other teams would. I do wonder if the team that does get him would not try to condition him a bit before he makes his debut. I don't recall if Dice K was treated that way or if they did, if it was long enough (not that it mattered as it turns out), but that would be my primary (but not only) concern if he were a Yankee... I wonder how many media outlets are screaming “Fool!” right now? This is positive on quite a few levels and everyone looks good right now.

[19] I can now safely deal with a run at Darvish, though I don’t expect nearly as much from him as others do. He’s not the next Ichiro or Matsui coming to play every day in the outfield, so I’m not drooling at the prospects, but hey, the Yanks can afford a mistake with him so it’s not losing as much as most other teams would. I do wonder if the team that does get him would not try to condition him a bit before he makes his debut. I don’t recall if Dice K was treated that way or if they did, if it was long enough (not that it mattered as it turns out), but that would be my primary (but not only) concern if he were a Yankee…

]]> By: cult of basebaal http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268113 cult of basebaal Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:49:18 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268113 [17] So your plan is ... create one hole to fill another? No thanks, much better to sign Darvish or Wilson and call it an offseason. [17] So your plan is … create one hole to fill another?

No thanks, much better to sign Darvish or Wilson and call it an offseason.

]]> By: kenboyer made me cry http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268112 kenboyer made me cry Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:33:39 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268112 A halloween treat. Great news for harmony in the clubhouse. A halloween treat. Great news for harmony in the clubhouse.

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268111 OldYanksFan Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:30:02 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268111 I would say considering how bleak the Yankees pitching would be without CC, this deal was as good as could have been expected... and the speed of the deal better than I could have hoped for. It's basically 5/$122m ($24.4 AAV) or 6/$142m if he has no arm/shoulder problems ($23.7m AAV). It's a better deal then Cliff Lee, for a younger guy. So..................... We look for a #2/#3 guy. Maybe pick up a sloppy LOOGY. What else? There ain't that many holes to fill. I'd like to hold on to Chavez and Bartolo. Can Cashman come up with some more magic? I like Gritner, but he's very tradable, as a low budget team with some quality prospects can afford him. I would say considering how bleak the Yankees pitching would be without CC, this deal was as good as could have been expected… and the speed of the deal better than I could have hoped for.

It’s basically 5/$122m ($24.4 AAV)
or 6/$142m if he has no arm/shoulder problems ($23.7m AAV).

It’s a better deal then Cliff Lee, for a younger guy.

So…………………
We look for a #2/#3 guy.
Maybe pick up a sloppy LOOGY.
What else?
There ain’t that many holes to fill.
I’d like to hold on to Chavez and Bartolo.

Can Cashman come up with some more magic?
I like Gritner, but he’s very tradable, as a low budget team with some quality prospects can afford him.

]]> By: cult of basebaal http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268110 cult of basebaal Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:38:14 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268110 [15] Not just the title, but the graphic too! Great post, Alex! [15] Not just the title, but the graphic too!

Great post, Alex!

]]> By: Diane Firstman http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268109 Diane Firstman Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:18:08 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268109 Major kudos for the title of this piece Alex .... just perfect! Major kudos for the title of this piece Alex …. just perfect!

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268108 RIYank Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:57:28 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268108 This is great. I mean, I think it's better than if he just said "Nah I won't exercise the clause". Right now I want that extra year. Does anyone understand how the "vesting club option" works? Or is that a matter of details they just haven't released yet? This is great. I mean, I think it’s better than if he just said “Nah I won’t exercise the clause”. Right now I want that extra year.

Does anyone understand how the “vesting club option” works? Or is that a matter of details they just haven’t released yet?

]]> By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268107 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:20:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268107 [10] Nice! This great news has got me feeling clean and fresh..almost "Aqua Fresh"! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HsPt7EpaBA [10] Nice! This great news has got me feeling clean and fresh..almost “Aqua Fresh”! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HsPt7EpaBA

]]> By: cult of basebaal http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268106 cult of basebaal Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:05:50 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268106 [10] Actually, that was a dig at Apocalypse Now II: Electric Boogaloo, so we're all good up in the hizzy!!! =) [10] Actually, that was a dig at Apocalypse Now II: Electric Boogaloo, so we’re all good up in the hizzy!!!

=)

]]> By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268105 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:59:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268105 [9] I was thinking that too. Major props to Cash-Money for keeping the ship steady. [9] I was thinking that too. Major props to Cash-Money for keeping the ship steady.

]]> By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268104 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:59:22 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268104 [7] I'm so happy too! But I won't tolerate even the SLIGHTEST dig at Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, you best take that back! [7] I’m so happy too! But I won’t tolerate even the SLIGHTEST dig at Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, you best take that back!

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2011/10/31/the-stay-put-marshmallow-man/#comment-268103 Alex Belth Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:56:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=69772#comment-268103 9) It is amazing to see the relative tranquility in the Bronx compared with the nuttiness in Boston. 9) It is amazing to see the relative tranquility in the Bronx compared with the nuttiness in Boston.

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