Comments on: Didn’t See That Coming http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Sat, 25 May 2013 05:23:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Dillon http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272415 Dillon Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:33:07 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272415 Goodness gracious. Goodness gracious.

]]> By: thelarmis http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272410 thelarmis Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:45:27 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272410 i'm sure this thread is dead... i've been in the studio all day... my brother called me early this afternoon. didn't tell me exactly what went down. i figured it immediately! i wasn't surprised in the <i>slightest</i>. i'm also friggin' <b>ECSTATIC!!!</b> i'm super psyched Andrew Eugene Pettitte is back in pinstripes...where he belongs! : ) [36] hey you - leave my beloved alma mater outta this!!! ; ) i’m sure this thread is dead… i’ve been in the studio all day…

my brother called me early this afternoon. didn’t tell me exactly what went down. i figured it immediately! i wasn’t surprised in the slightest. i’m also friggin’ ECSTATIC!!! i’m super psyched Andrew Eugene Pettitte is back in pinstripes…where he belongs! : )

[36] hey you – leave my beloved alma mater outta this!!! ; )

]]> By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272400 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:18:14 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272400 [35] I'm with you and bp1, weeping! Hooray!! Much rather see that then signing some toast like say..Raul Ibanez. [31] Well done there, chief. I read that as Joe Paterno for some reason...now THAT would generate some commentary! [35] I’m with you and bp1, weeping! Hooray!! Much rather see that then signing some toast like say..Raul Ibanez.

[31] Well done there, chief. I read that as Joe Paterno for some reason…now THAT would generate some commentary!

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272395 weeping for brunnhilde Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:12:04 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272395 [34] :)) All right then, glad we understand each other. [34] :) )
All right then, glad we understand each other.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272390 Alex Belth Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:10:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272390 33) I couldn't resist, but I kid, I kid, don't get knuts now. LOL 33) I couldn’t resist, but I kid, I kid, don’t get knuts now. LOL

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272389 weeping for brunnhilde Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:08:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272389 [31] Omg! Do we have fight, Alex? Are you looking for a punch in the nose? hahahahaah And yet, provoke me though you may, my enthusiasm is undiminished. So there! [31] Omg! Do we have fight, Alex? Are you looking for a punch in the nose?
hahahahaah

And yet, provoke me though you may, my enthusiasm is undiminished. So there!

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272388 Alex Belth Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:51:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272388 More reaction: http://bit.ly/xvYAL7 More reaction: http://bit.ly/xvYAL7

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272387 Alex Belth Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:49:22 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272387 Man, if only all drug cheats were embraced with such love. LOL. In other news, Yanks sign Joe Pepitone to a minor league deal for $6.34. Man, if only all drug cheats were embraced with such love.

LOL.

In other news, Yanks sign Joe Pepitone to a minor league deal for $6.34.

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272386 weeping for brunnhilde Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:26:50 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272386 [29] I'm just ecstatic over this and I don't give a rat's ass about being sober and measured, I love this man. [29] I’m just ecstatic over this and I don’t give a rat’s ass about being sober and measured, I love this man.

]]> By: bp1 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272385 bp1 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:24:50 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272385 [28] Heh heh heh ... now that's what I'm talking about. A virtual High Five, Weeping. Whoo hoo! [28] Heh heh heh … now that’s what I’m talking about. A virtual High Five, Weeping. Whoo hoo!

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272384 weeping for brunnhilde Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:17:58 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272384 OMG! HOLY FUCK, FOR REAL???? I'M SORRY TO SHOUT BUT FUCKING HELL!!! My whole body just got all tingly. OMG!

HOLY FUCK, FOR REAL????

I’M SORRY TO SHOUT BUT FUCKING HELL!!!

My whole body just got all tingly.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272383 Alex Belth Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:06:56 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272383 It's all about depth writes DS over at ESPN: http://es.pn/zm5tCB It’s all about depth writes DS over at ESPN: http://es.pn/zm5tCB

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272382 Alex Belth Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:00:55 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272382 17) Good point. You're right. 17) Good point. You’re right.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272381 rbj Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:42:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272381 I'm gobsmacked. I could see Andy wanting to do it, to get in a few more Ws for the HoF. Not so sure why the Yankees would do it, except as an extra spare Doomsday Prepper hoarding of yet another arm in case someone goes down. Does kinda suck for all the young guys hoping to get a shot, but I'd love to see those ole gunslinger eyes again. 240 Ws + postseason, on the bubble for the Hall. Make it an even 250, and he's in. I’m gobsmacked. I could see Andy wanting to do it, to get in a few more Ws for the HoF. Not so sure why the Yankees would do it, except as an extra spare Doomsday Prepper hoarding of yet another arm in case someone goes down. Does kinda suck for all the young guys hoping to get a shot, but I’d love to see those ole gunslinger eyes again.

240 Ws + postseason, on the bubble for the Hall. Make it an even 250, and he’s in.

]]> By: joejoejoe http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272380 joejoejoe Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:40:10 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272380 It's not like Andy Pettitte has had more time away from the game than Garcia or Hughes due have had in the past due to injuries. He had a .786 winning percentage and a 132 ERA+ in 20+ starts the last time he pitched! I say give Pettitte Tim Wakefield's old deal with a renewable player option and let him pitch as long as he wants. It’s not like Andy Pettitte has had more time away from the game than Garcia or Hughes due have had in the past due to injuries. He had a .786 winning percentage and a 132 ERA+ in 20+ starts the last time he pitched! I say give Pettitte Tim Wakefield’s old deal with a renewable player option and let him pitch as long as he wants.

]]> By: kenboyer made me cry http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272379 kenboyer made me cry Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:26:19 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272379 [21] Just being a major leaguer making the minimum $480K is a dream to 99.999999999%. Imagine that lifestyle as an adult? Only your family life is compromised. I'm willing to bet that the majority of MLB players would do it for the minimum just to be there. The high salaries are a product of the teams competition to win at all costs, fill the seats, get the TV ratings to charge the rates on the local cable stations. With the insane money being made, the players deserve their share, but I believe the product on the field would be the same if it was all dialed back a notch. Not going to happen, and we're all welcome to pay $500 for a good seat at YS. [21] Just being a major leaguer making the minimum $480K is a dream to 99.999999999%. Imagine that lifestyle as an adult? Only your family life is compromised. I’m willing to bet that the majority of MLB players would do it for the minimum just to be there. The high salaries are a product of the teams competition to win at all costs, fill the seats, get the TV ratings to charge the rates on the local cable stations. With the insane money being made, the players deserve their share, but I believe the product on the field would be the same if it was all dialed back a notch. Not going to happen, and we’re all welcome to pay $500 for a good seat at YS.

]]> By: Jon DeRosa http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272378 Jon DeRosa Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:25:23 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272378 [17] Don't agree on the sad and pathetic part. It it works out, great, and if it doesn't no blood no foul. What makes failure sad and pathetic? [17] Don’t agree on the sad and pathetic part. It it works out, great, and if it doesn’t no blood no foul. What makes failure sad and pathetic?

]]> By: bp1 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272377 bp1 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:16:02 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272377 [19] Well yeah - but it's all monopoly money anyway. How much are they paying AJ Burnett this year to pitch for someone else? The money is just silly. Andy's deal could pay for my kids college, pay off my mortgage, take care of my mother and mother-in-law, and - well - do all sorts of other things to change my life. I try not to think about the money or it gets a little weird. [19] Well yeah – but it’s all monopoly money anyway. How much are they paying AJ Burnett this year to pitch for someone else? The money is just silly. Andy’s deal could pay for my kids college, pay off my mortgage, take care of my mother and mother-in-law, and – well – do all sorts of other things to change my life. I try not to think about the money or it gets a little weird.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272375 Alex Belth Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:14:10 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272375 From Chad Jennings: "Cashman just spoke on YES Network and told the story of Pettitte’s signing. Turns out, the Yankees offered Pettitte a substantial deal in December but Pettitte turned it down because he wasn’t sure he wanted to come back. Pettitte started working out to get in shape, but when the Yankees made their moves for Pineda and Kuroda, Cashman told Pettitte he no longer had the money to make the signing. Pettitte shut it down briefly, then resumed throwing and approached Cashman during that brief stint as a guest instructor late last month. Earlier this week, Pettitte sneaked into camp for an early morning bullpen in front of Cashman, Joe Girardi and Larry Rothschild. Cashman confirmed that Pettitte will have to go through his own sort of spring training and pitch in some minor league games before he’s ready to join the big league rotation." From Chad Jennings:
“Cashman just spoke on YES Network and told the story of Pettitte’s signing. Turns out, the Yankees offered Pettitte a substantial deal in December but Pettitte turned it down because he wasn’t sure he wanted to come back. Pettitte started working out to get in shape, but when the Yankees made their moves for Pineda and Kuroda, Cashman told Pettitte he no longer had the money to make the signing. Pettitte shut it down briefly, then resumed throwing and approached Cashman during that brief stint as a guest instructor late last month. Earlier this week, Pettitte sneaked into camp for an early morning bullpen in front of Cashman, Joe Girardi and Larry Rothschild. Cashman confirmed that Pettitte will have to go through his own sort of spring training and pitch in some minor league games before he’s ready to join the big league rotation.”

]]> By: Bronx Boy in NC http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/03/16/didnt-see-that-coming/#comment-272373 Bronx Boy in NC Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:09:03 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=81477#comment-272373 [14] Of course it went more like that. I was just highlighting the world in which "eh, let's give it a shot" = $2.5M. In my line of work, it would get me maybe free lunch at the meeting! [14] Of course it went more like that. I was just highlighting the world in which “eh, let’s give it a shot” = $2.5M.

In my line of work, it would get me maybe free lunch at the meeting!

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