Comments on: Observations of Spring Training: Mad Max, The Bullpen, and Johnny D http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/04/02/observations-of-spring-training-mad-max-the-bullpen-and-johnny-d/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:33:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Travelbug83 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/04/02/observations-of-spring-training-mad-max-the-bullpen-and-johnny-d/#comment-272880 Travelbug83 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:56:57 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=82285#comment-272880 Just putting it out there that Chris Dickerson has cleared waivers and was sent to AAA back on February 27th. So holding on to him won't be a problem at all. As opposed to Maxwell. Just putting it out there that Chris Dickerson has cleared waivers and was sent to AAA back on February 27th. So holding on to him won’t be a problem at all. As opposed to Maxwell.

]]> By: Chris in Sydney http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/04/02/observations-of-spring-training-mad-max-the-bullpen-and-johnny-d/#comment-272864 Chris in Sydney Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:15:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=82285#comment-272864 [1] My thoughts exactly. I call it VWS, or Veteran Worship Syndrome. The Boss had the worst case ever (and other notable sufferers include Sweet Lou), but the legacy lives on in decisions like this. [1] My thoughts exactly. I call it VWS, or Veteran Worship Syndrome. The Boss had the worst case ever (and other notable sufferers include Sweet Lou), but the legacy lives on in decisions like this.

]]> By: Bruce Markusen http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/04/02/observations-of-spring-training-mad-max-the-bullpen-and-johnny-d/#comment-272853 Bruce Markusen Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:42:35 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=82285#comment-272853 Chyll, another young player, Cesar Cabral, lost out on a chance to make the roster because of a fracture in his elbow. He might be able to pitch later in the season, but for now, the 30-year-old Clay Rapada will likely be the second lefty in the bullpen. Cashman hasn't been good at putting together a bench since the year 2000. He clearly places the emphasis on the starting lineup and the rotation, which is fine, but a good bench would also help in dealing with the inevitable injuries. Sadly, the bench is always an afterthought in the Bronx. Chyll, another young player, Cesar Cabral, lost out on a chance to make the roster because of a fracture in his elbow. He might be able to pitch later in the season, but for now, the 30-year-old Clay Rapada will likely be the second lefty in the bullpen.

Cashman hasn’t been good at putting together a bench since the year 2000. He clearly places the emphasis on the starting lineup and the rotation, which is fine, but a good bench would also help in dealing with the inevitable injuries. Sadly, the bench is always an afterthought in the Bronx.

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/04/02/observations-of-spring-training-mad-max-the-bullpen-and-johnny-d/#comment-272850 Chyll Will Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:42:56 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=82285#comment-272850 To lose two younger players who could potentially provide at least the same production and potentially stay healthy longer because... why? just gives me a headache. The Yanks seem to have a habit of painting themselves in a corner regarding signing aging vets to fill bench roles, then by the end of the season they've "discovered" a young guy capable of giving them a boost at critical moments. It reeks of stale thinking and fear of bucking convention. Is it a "veterany-ness" thing? Is Girardi going to go full-blown Queeg by the end of the season if young players outnumber veterans? Actually, now that I think about it, Bobby Valentine is 99.44% more likely to pull a Capt. Queeg act by mid-season, so I take that last line back. But I still don't understand how Cashman and Girardi seemingly have a habit of compromising the bench on purpose. To lose two younger players who could potentially provide at least the same production and potentially stay healthy longer because… why? just gives me a headache. The Yanks seem to have a habit of painting themselves in a corner regarding signing aging vets to fill bench roles, then by the end of the season they’ve “discovered” a young guy capable of giving them a boost at critical moments. It reeks of stale thinking and fear of bucking convention. Is it a “veterany-ness” thing? Is Girardi going to go full-blown Queeg by the end of the season if young players outnumber veterans?

Actually, now that I think about it, Bobby Valentine is 99.44% more likely to pull a Capt. Queeg act by mid-season, so I take that last line back. But I still don’t understand how Cashman and Girardi seemingly have a habit of compromising the bench on purpose.

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