Comments on: The Big Lug, Take Two http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Tue, 21 May 2013 08:11:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: thephil http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301588 thephil Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:07:30 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301588 [1] I echo your sentiments. the man has an extreme case of the nasty nastiness when he's right. Let's hope and pray for that nasty day when Pineda plays and the hitters pay. [1] I echo your sentiments. the man has an extreme case of the nasty nastiness when he’s right. Let’s hope and pray for that nasty day when Pineda plays and the hitters pay.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301585 monkeypants Sat, 02 Mar 2013 01:04:25 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301585 [9] Hey, every year you get a little older, you gotta keep in shape, come to spring training ready to compete, etc. [9] Hey, every year you get a little older, you gotta keep in shape, come to spring training ready to compete, etc.

]]> By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301584 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:36:30 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301584 [8] MP, you're in the 'best grouchy shape of your life' already this Spring Training! :) [8] MP, you’re in the ‘best grouchy shape of your life’ already this Spring Training! :)

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301583 monkeypants Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:32:49 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301583 I hate the WBC with a passion, but everyone here knows that. I will be surprised if Pineda pitches any meaningful innings for the Yankees ever. But most everyone here knows that too. I hate the WBC with a passion, but everyone here knows that. I will be surprised if Pineda pitches any meaningful innings for the Yankees ever. But most everyone here knows that too.

]]> By: Chris http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301580 Chris Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:36:18 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301580 [4] I'm into it. I love the whole concept, wish they could expand it and get in all the best players. There's something about international competition that makes it really cool. Good stuff from Emma too - thanks for the link. [4] I’m into it. I love the whole concept, wish they could expand it and get in all the best players. There’s something about international competition that makes it really cool.

Good stuff from Emma too – thanks for the link.

]]> By: Greg G http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301579 Greg G Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:02:22 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301579 Pineda injury certainly threw a wrench in the Yanks youth movement cost cutting plan. I have a feeling that we would see Russ Martin back in pinstripes this year if the brass didn't have to throw so much money at Pettite. I am not sure what the Yanks offered but Boras and Cano should accept the offer if it reasonable. This can be Cano's team in NY in another 2 years or so, and that means endorsements and never having to pay for another meal in NY again. Cano might also be pitched around all year long. Not sure if he will have the patience to lay off and take his walks, knowing that he is trying to play for a mega-contract next year. He has very little protection in the lineup and Tex the slow starter and Grandy injured could make for an early season slump for Cano and the Yanks. I hope Jeter can shake off his injury and get things going, but with the Yanks lineup as constructed, there will be a big dropoff in runs scored. Pineda injury certainly threw a wrench in the Yanks youth movement cost cutting plan. I have a feeling that we would see Russ Martin back in pinstripes this year if the brass didn’t have to throw so much money at Pettite.

I am not sure what the Yanks offered but Boras and Cano should accept the offer if it reasonable. This can be Cano’s team in NY in another 2 years or so, and that means endorsements and never having to pay for another meal in NY again.

Cano might also be pitched around all year long. Not sure if he will have the patience to lay off and take his walks, knowing that he is trying to play for a mega-contract next year. He has very little protection in the lineup and Tex the slow starter and Grandy injured could make for an early season slump for Cano and the Yanks. I hope Jeter can shake off his injury and get things going, but with the Yanks lineup as constructed, there will be a big dropoff in runs scored.

]]> By: The Mick536 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301578 The Mick536 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:09:25 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301578 Someone want to remind me who pitches after CC until Pineda comes back. One guy is old. One guy has a bulging disk. And the other two? Cano has to be asking the very same question asked here. Were I him, I'd have Scot tell the Boss, "We'll wait until A-Rod, Pineda and Grandy return. Me. I ain't looking for much. He could come back, pitch well and have no run support. New York could have two teams with limited headliners hoping to avoid long losing streaks. Someone want to remind me who pitches after CC until Pineda comes back. One guy is old. One guy has a bulging disk. And the other two? Cano has to be asking the very same question asked here. Were I him, I’d have Scot tell the Boss, “We’ll wait until A-Rod, Pineda and Grandy return.

Me. I ain’t looking for much. He could come back, pitch well and have no run support.

New York could have two teams with limited headliners hoping to avoid long losing streaks.

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301577 RIYank Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:07:18 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301577 Hey, what about the Classic, about to start? Here's what old friend <a href="http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42081836/" rel="nofollow">Emma Span thinks.</a> Hey, what about the Classic, about to start?

Here’s what old friend Emma Span thinks.

]]> By: knuckles http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301576 knuckles Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:46:30 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301576 I saw something last winter that said something like: "The top of the Yankees rotation is 13 feet tall, 550 pounds, and struck out 450 batters last year." I'm hoping we get to see some of that in 2013. I saw something last winter that said something like: “The top of the Yankees rotation is 13 feet tall, 550 pounds, and struck out 450 batters last year.”

I’m hoping we get to see some of that in 2013.

]]> By: Chris http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301575 Chris Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:11:13 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301575 To have this guy come in fresh mid-season, he has the potential to dominate down the stretch. It could be the difference-maker. Yeah, pretty excited. To have this guy come in fresh mid-season, he has the potential to dominate down the stretch. It could be the difference-maker. Yeah, pretty excited.

]]> By: Capital Yank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2013/03/01/the-big-lug-take-two/#comment-301574 Capital Yank Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:39:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=99199#comment-301574 I don't think. I pray. I don’t think. I pray.

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