Comments on: Reality Bites (and it Blows too) http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Wed, 22 May 2013 18:52:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293312 OldYanksFan Sun, 30 Sep 2012 02:56:28 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293312 Look... the Yankees are locked into a number of expensive, long term contracts. These contracts almost always have some downside years. A team can afford 1, maybe 2, but CC, ARod (historically bad), Teix and a bit of Jeter, make for problems. Even with money, it becomes very hard to impossible to maintain a dynasty. Every year we do well, we get bottom of the barrel picks. That's been 17 years now. The whole system is designed to keep us from doing what we have been doing. Our expectations are always very high. It is a very difficult standard to live up to. We can count on a down year in 2014 if the $189m cap is real. We can only hope that the kids do well and add to our team, and that CC and Teix don't fade too far, too fast. The Mets, Red Sox and many teams have spent a lot of money and not done that well. Our run is pretty amazing. It can't last forever. Look… the Yankees are locked into a number of expensive, long term contracts. These contracts almost always have some downside years. A team can afford 1, maybe 2, but CC, ARod (historically bad), Teix and a bit of Jeter, make for problems.

Even with money, it becomes very hard to impossible to maintain a dynasty. Every year we do well, we get bottom of the barrel picks. That’s been 17 years now. The whole system is designed to keep us from doing what we have been doing.

Our expectations are always very high. It is a very difficult standard to live up to. We can count on a down year in 2014 if the $189m cap is real.

We can only hope that the kids do well and add to our team, and that CC and Teix don’t fade too far, too fast.

The Mets, Red Sox and many teams have spent a lot of money and not done that well. Our run is pretty amazing. It can’t last forever.

]]> By: William Juliano http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293310 William Juliano Sun, 30 Sep 2012 02:17:27 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293310 [42] Also, don't forget, the Yankees are likely losing Swisher, Soriano, and Ichiro's two months of rejuvenation. Kuroda also may be gone. The subtractions could be much larger than the additions. [42] Also, don’t forget, the Yankees are likely losing Swisher, Soriano, and Ichiro’s two months of rejuvenation. Kuroda also may be gone. The subtractions could be much larger than the additions.

]]> By: William Juliano http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293309 William Juliano Sun, 30 Sep 2012 02:14:32 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293309 [42] If the Yankees game plan for 2013 is to bank on a healthy and effective return of players who are either aging, coming back from major surgery, or both, well, blowing a 10 game lead might seem like the good old days. [42] If the Yankees game plan for 2013 is to bank on a healthy and effective return of players who are either aging, coming back from major surgery, or both, well, blowing a 10 game lead might seem like the good old days.

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293308 OldYanksFan Sun, 30 Sep 2012 02:12:08 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293308 [33] Agreed. Next year we should trade for or get Mariano Rivera, Brett Gardner, David Aardsma, Andy Pettitte, Michael Pineda and TeixRod. Listen, these guys who are healthy have underperformed their talent. But our 2013 Roster is already MUCH better, [33] Agreed. Next year we should trade for or get Mariano Rivera, Brett Gardner, David Aardsma, Andy Pettitte, Michael Pineda and TeixRod.

Listen, these guys who are healthy have underperformed their talent. But our 2013 Roster is already MUCH better,

]]> By: jjmerlock http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293307 jjmerlock Sun, 30 Sep 2012 02:12:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293307 And [30], I think you've got them mixed up. Much as I can't stand Granderson as a hitter, it's Jones who was 0-2 with 2 K's - the last more pathetic looking than the first. Jones playing in that game was criminal. Jones batting right behind Granderson in the lineup thanks to Girardi's obsession with L/R and blindness to the danger of having K/K in your lineup - well, that is flat out managerial malpractice. And [30], I think you’ve got them mixed up. Much as I can’t stand Granderson as a hitter, it’s Jones who was 0-2 with 2 K’s – the last more pathetic looking than the first.

Jones playing in that game was criminal.

Jones batting right behind Granderson in the lineup thanks to Girardi’s obsession with L/R and blindness to the danger of having K/K in your lineup – well, that is flat out managerial malpractice.

]]> By: jjmerlock http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293306 jjmerlock Sun, 30 Sep 2012 02:06:14 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293306 [30] And he put freaking useless Jones right behind Granderson - creating two holes in the order with maximum ability to put nothing in play behind the guys most likely to get on base against a pitcher with control issues. That is flat out STUPID. Jones - that was impressive. I mean, that was a tour de force of uselessness in only two at bats. Goodbye, Andruw. You're fat and you're too old to get away with your lousy commitment to being a major leaguer. Guy should spare us all and retire during the overnight. [30] And he put freaking useless Jones right behind Granderson – creating two holes in the order with maximum ability to put nothing in play behind the guys most likely to get on base against a pitcher with control issues.

That is flat out STUPID.

Jones – that was impressive. I mean, that was a tour de force of uselessness in only two at bats. Goodbye, Andruw. You’re fat and you’re too old to get away with your lousy commitment to being a major leaguer. Guy should spare us all and retire during the overnight.

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293305 OldYanksFan Sun, 30 Sep 2012 02:04:48 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293305 [32] I agree Jones should sit. Martin and Nix would have been better choices. But Jones could accidentally get a hit.... it's happened before (2009). I don't think Grandy is tired. He has the exact same approach he's had all year. And while he is underperforming, his .800 OPS is far better then his replacement. I do agreed that Joey is scared.... not for his job, but just watching these guys throw the year away. We face Lester, Laptops and Dice-K, all who are capable of pitching good games. We really need ALL THREE games. [32] I agree Jones should sit. Martin and Nix would have been better choices. But Jones could accidentally get a hit…. it’s happened before (2009).

I don’t think Grandy is tired. He has the exact same approach he’s had all year. And while he is underperforming, his .800 OPS is far better then his replacement.

I do agreed that Joey is scared…. not for his job, but just watching these guys throw the year away.

We face Lester, Laptops and Dice-K, all who are capable of pitching good games. We really need ALL THREE games.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293304 rbj Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:55:16 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293304 Fucking useless Shit Sox. Fucking useless Shit Sox.

]]> By: William Juliano http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293303 William Juliano Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:54:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293303 Showalter is putting on a clinic regarding how a great game manager can impact a game. Showalter is putting on a clinic regarding how a great game manager can impact a game.

]]> By: William Juliano http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293302 William Juliano Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:49:07 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293302 Only one team in the A.L. East didn't give a good effort today. Something to keep in mind before complaining about the Red Sox. Only one team in the A.L. East didn’t give a good effort today. Something to keep in mind before complaining about the Red Sox.

]]> By: William Juliano http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293301 William Juliano Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:48:03 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293301 All that stands between the Yankees and a tie is James Loney!! All that stands between the Yankees and a tie is James Loney!!

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293300 Alex Belth Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:41:33 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293300 O's three outs away. O’s three outs away.

]]> By: William Juliano http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293299 William Juliano Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:27:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293299 Regardless of whose fault it is for the Yankees collapse, I don't think they can bring back this same team. A lot of changes have to be made one way or the other, and if it means scrapping the budget plan, Hal has to be willing to live with a lighter profit margin. Regardless of whose fault it is for the Yankees collapse, I don’t think they can bring back this same team. A lot of changes have to be made one way or the other, and if it means scrapping the budget plan, Hal has to be willing to live with a lighter profit margin.

]]> By: William Juliano http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293298 William Juliano Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:26:07 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293298 [30] Mostly agree, but in this game it was more like 8 offensive players who get 27 outs. Starting Jones was like giving three away. [30] Mostly agree, but in this game it was more like 8 offensive players who get 27 outs. Starting Jones was like giving three away.

]]> By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293297 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:25:00 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293297 [30] Even with all that being true..you can't fire 30 players AND the manager's job is to put his players in the best possible position to perform. Granderson should be rested if he can't get the ball into play and Jones should be glued to the bench.. [30] Even with all that being true..you can’t fire 30 players AND the manager’s job is to put his players in the best possible position to perform. Granderson should be rested if he can’t get the ball into play and Jones should be glued to the bench..

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293296 OldYanksFan Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:16:11 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293296 "I know it's weird to think of with a 90-win team but..is it time to get rid of Joe G?" Dude.... we went 2 for 11 with RISP, both hits by Swisher. We had the bases loaded, no out, TWICE, and 1st and 3rd, one out... and a few other easy score situations. Blaming the manager is bullshit. Every fan who follows their games thinks their manager stinks at some time... like when they are losing. When the Sox slumped, everyone complained about FranComa. We have 9 offensive players who get 27 outs to play with. Girardi does not hit or field, and my guess is if this team was managed by Internet Vote, it would be in about the same place, except we would have more injured/overworked regulars. Granderson has REALLY hurt this team of late. I would blame him a lot more (0-2 w/RISP, both Ks) then Girardi or GOJ (Ghost of Jones). 9 guys on the field at once. 25 guys on the team. They are the guys that either Win games or Lose games. “I know it’s weird to think of with a 90-win team but..is it time to get rid of Joe G?”

Dude…. we went 2 for 11 with RISP, both hits by Swisher. We had the bases loaded, no out, TWICE, and 1st and 3rd, one out… and a few other easy score situations.

Blaming the manager is bullshit. Every fan who follows their games thinks their manager stinks at some time… like when they are losing. When the Sox slumped, everyone complained about FranComa.

We have 9 offensive players who get 27 outs to play with. Girardi does not hit or field, and my guess is if this team was managed by Internet Vote, it would be in about the same place, except we would have more injured/overworked regulars.

Granderson has REALLY hurt this team of late.
I would blame him a lot more (0-2 w/RISP, both Ks) then Girardi or GOJ (Ghost of Jones).
9 guys on the field at once.
25 guys on the team.
They are the guys that either Win games or Lose games.

]]> By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293295 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:15:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293295 Randy Niemann on the mound talking to Felix..that cracks me up for some reason. Machado can really swing that bat, going to be fun watching him in the coming years. Randy Niemann on the mound talking to Felix..that cracks me up for some reason.

Machado can really swing that bat, going to be fun watching him in the coming years.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293294 rbj Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:53:40 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293294 Sawx tie it up! Boneheaded misplay by RFer. Sawx tie it up! Boneheaded misplay by RFer.

]]> By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293293 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:52:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293293 [26] Bit of a shock when the camera cuts from her back to a close-up of Jerry Remy..shudder.. O's are feeling it. Stolen bases, great catch there by Reynolds by the tarp..I'm legitimately worried about them. [26] Bit of a shock when the camera cuts from her back to a close-up of Jerry Remy..shudder..

O’s are feeling it. Stolen bases, great catch there by Reynolds by the tarp..I’m legitimately worried about them.

]]> By: William Juliano http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/09/29/this-just-in-the-yankees-suck/#comment-293292 William Juliano Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:49:56 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=92452#comment-293292 [25] Yep, Ms. Dell ain't hard on the eyes, that's for sure. [25] Yep, Ms. Dell ain’t hard on the eyes, that’s for sure.

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