Comments on: Summertime, and the Livin’s Easy

By: Hank Waddles

Hank Waddles — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:05:57 +0000

[1] I agree. My first thought as Canó’s homer bounced into the net out there was that it was an absolute shame that the monuments were so hidden. They were such a focal point in the old park; it’s awful what’s happened. It’s like moving to a new house and taking grandpa’s ashes off the mantel and stashing them in the spare bedroom.

[6] I assumed garydsimms [3] was talking about starting pitchers. I think it’s CC’s spot to lose. Pettitte doesn’t have enough starts, Nova’s ERA is still a bit large. Kuroda and Hughes have been great lately, but won’t get any consideration. CC all the way.

By: Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:32:22 +0000

[3] Give me Cano, but very hard to choose over Granderson. I voted for 3 Yankees, those two plus Jeter.

My son voted for 8 Pirates and 9 Yankees.

By: Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:30:09 +0000

[2] Hank wrote this recap.

By: The 13th

The 13th — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:56:39 +0000

I was at last night’s game… first one in really long time. CC was dealing. I don’t normally pay attention to balls/strikes ratios when I watch at home, but out his 110 pitches or so, more than 80 of them were strikes.

My friend disappeared to the concession stands sometime during the 3rd inning and returned just as the bottom of the 5th got under way. I was handed a beer, A-Rod got the lead off hit, and the Yankees’ rally was underway. Needless to say, I nursed that beer for the rest of the game. Had to make sure it got us through the 9th…

By: garydsimms

garydsimms — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:42:49 +0000

(1) – I agree totally. I say make it like the old park and put the area in play!!

A query: Assuming the Yanks get one starter on the All Star Team, who is it?

By: Boatzilla

Boatzilla — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:35:56 +0000

[1] I soooooooo much agree. It’s a travesty what they’ve done to that “area.” It’s like the Bat Cave, but a 1000 percent less cool.

How did the architects miss this one? And why haven’t they fixed it yet. It boggles the mind.

In other business, LOVE the recap. Alex, are you a dad? Didn’t realize. Thought Banter was your baby.

By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo

Mr OK Jazz Tokyo — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:45:47 +0000

Great game, great recap.

Loved that Cano homer but I still get angry when I see how Monument Park is so hidden. Really kind of shameful.