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The Lost Weekend

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Well, that sucked. The Yanks won a laughter on Friday night but then Dellin Betances and Aroldis Chapman blew Saturday’s game (spoiling a nice debut for Clint Frazier) followed by yesterday’s beat down. No, that wasn’t how it was supposed to go at all.

Right now, the Astros are the Man. And the Yanks ain’t.

Our boys are back home where it is Hotter than July—wait, it is July. Those damn Jays.

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1 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 6:15 pm

Nice DP

2 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 6:24 pm

Yay, Headley. HBP RBI

3 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 6:29 pm

Rats wanted more than two

4 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 7:00 pm

Tanaka looks good again. I continue to fear regression though.

5 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 7:18 pm

Nice, Tanaka

6 monkeypants   ~  Jul 3, 2017 7:28 pm

Please go away Chris Carter, and take Ref with you.

7 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 7:30 pm

[6] agreed

8 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 7:41 pm

Pitcher duel

9 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 7:41 pm

Down goes Frazier!

10 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo   ~  Jul 3, 2017 7:49 pm

I missed yesterday's game..for the better it seems.
What's happening this evening?

11 monkeypants   ~  Jul 3, 2017 7:58 pm

Please, binder, let Tanaka throw more than 95 pitches.

12 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 7:58 pm

[10] Good Tanaka. Phew, he almost gave up a home run there. Two first inning runs have held up so far

13 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:03 pm

It hit his foot, blue!

14 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:16 pm

Crap

15 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:18 pm

Where the fuck was that, blue?

16 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:20 pm

[12] Thanks! Tuning in on the radio now.
3 games back of the BoSox isn't too bad considering all the injuries..but I think the WC is more likely than the division now.

17 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:28 pm

Carter gets a walk!

18 monkeypants   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:32 pm

I can only follow on gameday. How are Frazier's ABs? The results have not been there, but he seems to work a fair number of pitches. How does he look?

19 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:34 pm

That was a ball to the BJs, blue! F.U.

20 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:36 pm

[18] he's looked like a rookie at times, fooled on pitches, but he's also had some well struck balls.

21 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:41 pm

Yet another blown call by this ump.

22 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:45 pm

Nice!

23 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:45 pm

Strike 'em out, throw 'em out DP!

24 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:50 pm

Judge & the Sheriff!

25 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:54 pm

Bases loaded, no outs . . . and Headley is up. Sigh

26 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:56 pm

[25] I feel like I've watched Headley and Carter NOT bring home the base runners about 500 times this season

27 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:56 pm

A double! Two rbis!

28 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 8:57 pm

Yes! Technically headley has not made an out tonight...

29 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:00 pm

That's weird

30 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:01 pm

But I'll take it

31 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:02 pm

That was very weird indeed rbj! But awesome!

32 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:04 pm

Carter!

Doing absolutely nothing good.

33 monkeypants   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:06 pm

Do the Yankees have a 1b in Scranton? I don't mean a stud prospect or anything. I mean literally, do they play games with a 1b, or do they only field 8 players? If in fact they have a AAA 1b, how bad must he be for the Yankees to stick with Carter at this point?

34 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:08 pm

I'd rather give up a double than a Judge concussion

35 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:08 pm

That wall play reminds me of bobby abreu who totally feared the wall.

36 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:09 pm

Monkey I believe it's either Ji-Man Choi or a sack of potatos

37 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:10 pm

One down

38 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:10 pm

[33] there is Choi. He must not be great in the field. Seems like he DHd a lot.

39 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:10 pm

[33][36] Can they get by with Holliday at 1B when he comes back?

40 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:11 pm

[39] I think they should put headley at first and call up andujar.

41 monkeypants   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:13 pm

[39] apparently the Yankees are so wary of holiday's health the he is virtually an emergency only 1b. Which means when he comes back Frazier will go down and the wonder duo of carter and ref will remain.

42 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:15 pm

Jeebus

43 monkeypants   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:16 pm

[40] yes.

Or call up Andujar and Choi and...gasp...drop one fielder (Ref or Carter?) and one of the useless pitchers. Carter as BU1b/swing for the fences ph is fine with me.

44 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:16 pm

Argh. Cmon chapman. We need you right.

45 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:19 pm

Two down, finally

46 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:19 pm

Yes! Two

47 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:20 pm

[43] yeah it doesn't require a lot of creativity but cashman is super reluctant.

48 rbj   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:22 pm

Three down! Phew. Night all

49 seamus   ~  Jul 3, 2017 9:23 pm

Yes! Phew. Maybe that was just enough for dellin and chapman to build on.

50 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 12:28 pm

Yay, CC's back

51 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 12:30 pm

Lots of fly balls. Frazier played that well.

52 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 4, 2017 12:50 pm

Fucking bullshit run.

53 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 12:50 pm

Aw crud

54 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 12:51 pm

Damn it.

55 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 12:57 pm

CC's getting squeezed

56 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 12:59 pm

Blegh

57 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 1:00 pm

He is a bit but he's also not throwing a lot of strikes.

58 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 1:00 pm

Fuck

59 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 1:19 pm

That was quick at least.

60 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 1:23 pm

Judge!

61 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 4, 2017 1:24 pm

Paul called that instantly. Wow!

62 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 1:25 pm

118 exit velo. Over 450 feet.

63 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 4, 2017 1:40 pm

Yikes. Cessa could have beeen nailed by the bat and ball.

64 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 4, 2017 1:41 pm

[62] And it was a line drive. Unreal.

65 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 1:55 pm

Modammit!

66 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 2:18 pm

Jeez, Carter

67 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 2:19 pm

Carter is amazing

68 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 4, 2017 2:19 pm

Every fuckimg high school first baseman in the country catches that. Boooooooooooooooooooo!

69 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 2:25 pm

Shades of Winfield

70 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 2:31 pm

Well that's good but it delays carters trip to the Mendoza line.

71 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 2:42 pm

It was low, blue

72 51cq24   ~  Jul 4, 2017 2:43 pm

how can you hit without knowing what will or won't be called a strike?

73 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 2:44 pm

Horse shit.

74 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 3:18 pm

This game is a dud.

75 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 3:19 pm

Ooh at least wade gets an at bat.

76 rbj   ~  Jul 4, 2017 3:19 pm

Yuck.

Enjoy the rest of your fourth, everyone.

77 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 3:19 pm

Oh well. Enjoy the holiday all!

78 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 4:20 pm

OMG YES! Carter DFAd. Again. Choi coming up.

79 monkeypants   ~  Jul 4, 2017 6:48 pm

[78] I missed today. Seems odd to release him so close before the all star break. What was the straw that broke the camel's back, I wonder.

80 seamus   ~  Jul 4, 2017 7:18 pm

[79] his inability to hit aside, he failed to catch a Didi throw to first. It was low but hit the pocket of carters glove and rolled away.

81 monkeypants   ~  Jul 4, 2017 7:29 pm

[80] thing is, he was being asked to do what he really can't: play full time at 1b. As a bench player/backup/sometimes DH he would be fine. But he's been forced into full time service by lots of indies, yes, but also by the Yankees'cheonically short bench. I swear, every year yeh team starts with 7 relievers, then hits an injury or doubleheader or some such, cals up an 8th reliever, and never goes back. Anyway, I'd rather watch choi try and probably fail for several weeks than more of the same with Carter.

82 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 4, 2017 10:37 pm

[81] Wait up. He was an everyday player for the entire season last year in Milwaukee (155 games at first base. Why shouldn't we expect him to be able to play first?

I agree he sucks, but he was not being asked to do something he was unfamiliar with.

83 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 4, 2017 10:38 pm

Personally, I am looking forward to seeing what the Ji-Man has to offer. Keep the debuts coming.

84 monkeypants   ~  Jul 5, 2017 5:26 am

[82] i guess im going off what RAB said about him: he's always been bad defensively, and he's always had poor BA and strikes out a lot, but at least used to hit fir more power. you take that if he mashes HRs. Plus, he was brought in precisely to be a backup, for Bird. So the Yankees at least initially did not envision him as more than part time.

85 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 12:16 pm

How about the offense and pitching both show up today? Oh, and defense too.

86 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 12:17 pm

Er, I guess not

87 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 12:56 pm

Boo

88 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 1:38 pm

Judgement!

89 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 1:53 pm

Choi goes yard!

90 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 2:09 pm

Didi delivers Gregoriusly!

91 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 2:36 pm

damn

92 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 3:03 pm

Jeex, Dellin

93 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 3:08 pm

Gah.

94 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 3:12 pm

MRI for Betances.

95 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 3:28 pm

Good job, Warren.

96 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 3:34 pm

Need a baserunner

97 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 3:37 pm

Thanks, Brett

98 rbj   ~  Jul 5, 2017 3:39 pm

nerts

99 seamus   ~  Jul 5, 2017 8:26 pm

So, I watched on tape delay. Choi had 3 quality at bats. His 4th at bat is a blur of course.

100 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 6, 2017 12:16 am

Sigh. Another winnable game fumbled by the bullpen.

As Alec Baldwin said in Glengarry Glen Ross

"If you can't play in the man's game. You can't close them. Go home and tell your wife your troubles."

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101 GaryfromChevyChase   ~  Jul 7, 2017 1:45 pm

A bit frustrating vacationing in northern Jersey. No Yes, no MLB package because I'm too close to NYC. Radio only.

102 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 6:13 pm

How about a win tonight

103 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 6:34 pm

Yes!

104 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 6:39 pm

Oops. Didi gets to third

105 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 6:46 pm

Whoops.

106 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:05 pm

Wow, third error already by the Brewers. Maybe they've been sampling their product.

Brett too

107 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:19 pm

Damn!

108 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:24 pm

Well, that didn't take long.

I tune in and the 1st batter hits a 2 run homer to put the Yankees down 2-1.

My bad ...

109 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:27 pm

Number 4!

110 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:36 pm

La Choi!

111 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:37 pm

Choi!!!!

112 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:38 pm

That's not an out

113 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:39 pm

#5!

114 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:39 pm

Radar shows a brief storm

115 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:40 pm

Hopefully it's as brief as it is a storm ...

116 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:41 pm

And now the tarp!

117 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 7:44 pm

Btw apparently there was a Bill Madden column today in which an "unnamed" Yankee executive, coff Randy Levine coff, questioned Bird over the ankle. I guess this it's totally not Randy Levine thinks Bird doesn't want to play and would rather make far less money in a factory job.

118 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 8:02 pm

If I saw Randy Levine hit by a bus, my first response would be to run over ... to the bus, to ask if it was ok.

Does he *ever* open his mouth and not sound like a complete ass?

119 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 8:12 pm

Heh cult. And then ask the driver if he can recreate what just happened

120 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 8:40 pm

Nice job, Hedley ...

121 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 8:41 pm

Boo, Headley. Also, boo Headley

122 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 8:47 pm

First spin of the Bullpen Wheel of Death!

123 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 8:49 pm

That'll do, Tylers!

124 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 8:53 pm

All Rise!

125 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 8:53 pm

The Judge gavels a new Yankees rookie record

126 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 8:57 pm

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?

127 monkeypants   ~  Jul 7, 2017 8:57 pm

[122] Bullpen R☠☠lette?

128 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:00 pm

So how's Clippard going to fuck this up?

129 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:02 pm

I've been entertaining my sister and her kids from Texas. Thank Mo for Judge. Holy ....

130 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:04 pm

[127] First Spin = Click?

131 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:06 pm

Ruh roh

132 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:07 pm

Bugger.

133 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:09 pm

Does anyone have any hope right here?

134 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:11 pm

That's unfortunate.

135 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:12 pm

This team makes me want to kick puppies ...

136 monkeypants   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:12 pm

Girardi seems to have gotten so much jumpier with his starters. When he first became manager, he used to give the starters a much longer leash (as I recall)--at least longer than Joe Torre did at the end of his tenure. I think he totally fell in love with his über-bullpen last year (which is really just the Yankees, among others, trying to copy the Royals blue print from a few years back).

I know that he's trying to be more careful with some starters: Tanaka because of his injuries, Sabathia is no longer a workhorse, etc. But he yanked Montgomery after only 74 pitches, which itself would not be a problem if he could actually trust any of his relievers. Maybe it's time to try a different tact and try to push the starters a little more.

137 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:12 pm

I was joking, jeez, didn't think Joe would take it as a suggestion. Modammit

138 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:12 pm

I should clarify ... it's mostly the pitching.

139 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:13 pm

A series of unfortunate events.

140 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:14 pm

Rain delay, monkey. Joe actually did run Monty back out.

141 monkeypants   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:16 pm

[140] I guess I don't understand why, if he was able to go back out after the rain delay, he was not fit to throw a few more pitches. Regardless, there is no doubt in my mind that Girardi has become much quicker hook...which is fine if the bullpen is not a dumpster fire.

142 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:17 pm

I don't think I can remember a run of games where the Yankees bullpen was so universally just so fucking awful.

As in, *everyone's* been to blame.

143 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:20 pm

Long top of the fourth plus the rain delay. Probably 50 minutes of inaction. I guess it was too long

144 monkeypants   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:23 pm

[143] Leaving aside the rain delay...here are the average pitches per start for the starters this season (I did a little BB reference homework):

Montgomery: 92
Sabathia: 87
Tanaka: 91
Pineda: 91
Severino: 99

That's tempting fate unless you have three or four studs in the bullpen lined up for the 6 through 9th. Which they don't have.

145 monkeypants   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:24 pm

[144] Ah, this is fun...haven't played around like this with numbers in a while.

146 rbj   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:27 pm

[144] Don't dispute that. It's an overworked pen. I'm tapping out, this team is frustrating me

147 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:32 pm

This team's pitching staff needs an enema ... because they're completely full of shit.

148 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:34 pm

Where's Tanyon Sturze when you need him?

149 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:36 pm

Fucking pathetic.

150 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:38 pm

Kyle Farnsworth! I've been trying for 15 minutes to remember his name! I am trying to keep my mind off this inning., What. The. Fuck!

151 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:40 pm

Atta boy, Tyler!

152 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:41 pm

Called it off the bat.

Fuck you Clippard.

Fuck you Girardi.

153 monkeypants   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:43 pm

Or this (talking to no one in particular): the average pitches per start by the three longest tenured starters:

Pineda 2017: 91
Pineda 2016: 94
Pineda 2015: 94
Pineda 2014: 87
Pineda 2011: 96 (injured that year)

Tanaka 2017: 91
Tanaka 2016: 95
Tanaka 2015: 95
Tanaka 2014: 100

Sabathia 2017: 87
Sabathia 2016: 97
Sabathia 2015: 93
Sabathia 2014: 100 (injured that year)
Sabathia 2013: 104

As late as last year Girardi was giving Sabathia a much longer rope (and Sabathia was pretty good last year). Meanwhile Tanaka and Pineda are both in the prime of their careers, and Pineda is far removed from major injury. This is when they should be giving more innings, yet Girardi is pulling them quicker.

I really do think he fell in love with his BP last year, and fell in love with the formula. But whatever, I actually don't get upset about baseball much any more. The season has turned into the check in when Jude or Sanchez or Frazier bat, and that's ok.

154 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:43 pm

Years of a good bullpen with bullocks offense and finally an exciting offense and the bullpen fucking sucks.

155 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 7, 2017 9:51 pm

Alright.

Fuck this.

I'm done for tonight.

156 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 7, 2017 10:10 pm

Glad I slept in. Not. Tuned in just in time for the Grand Salami.

Yech. Blech. Heck, I'm out again.

157 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 10:26 am

[153] Interesting stuff. Thanks Monkey!

I wasn't pissed that Clippard was in, but I was annoyed that Girardi left him in after the 4 pitch walk and the well hit ball to the warning track. He was clearly struggling and it was clearly tempting fate. But i'm with Monkey, being able to watch Judge, Sanchez, Frazier, etc... bat is fun and enjoyable. Also, we are still in playoff position. So the ship is rightable. And if we're going to have a major slump now is a fine time to have it. But it's going to be hard to watch this team in August and September if they don't turn it around soon.

158 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 12:11 pm

flipped around the dial, tuned in to see the Clippard GS. I just knew it.

159 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 12:20 pm

Fuck you, umps.

160 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 12:23 pm

Of course.

161 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 12:26 pm

2nd day running, I tune in late and the 1st Brewer batter I see goes deep.

Sigh.

Even I'm accursed in this collapse ...

162 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 12:29 pm

But it's going to be hard to watch this team in August and September if they don't turn it around soon.

Only if they fail to blow up the shit show and cut or trade every useless veteran they can.

I'm specifically looking at you, Clippard and Headley ...

163 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 12:30 pm

Oh, great, a crafty lefty ... I can already imagine the frustration.

164 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 12:32 pm

Judge is the only reason to tune in right now.

165 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 12:35 pm

Love the way this pitcher works.

Get it, throw it.

I have a bad feeling about this game ...

166 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 12:48 pm

GODDAMN FUCKING PATHETIC.

CUT. HEDLEY. NOW.

167 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 12:59 pm

Unfortunately Andujar has been struggling since we jerked him around. You know demoting him immediately after he had a huge game and then promoting him again without playing him and demoting him again all within 72 hours.

168 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 1:09 pm

Alright, fine ... just cut Clippard and I'll go grumble in the corner.

169 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 1:14 pm

Pathetic at bat from Sanchez.

170 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 1:25 pm

Yay, a hit.

171 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 1:27 pm

Well, at least we won't be no hit today.

172 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 1:44 pm

Pathetic offense

173 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 1:44 pm

Sanchez has been awful today.

174 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 1:45 pm

Sweet, another terrible fucking at bat from Sanchez

175 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:00 pm

Back to back hits?

Bring me my fainting couch, I'm feeling woozy!

176 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:01 pm

Ah more sloppy defense by the Brewers.

177 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:01 pm

Yes!

178 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:02 pm

The Brewer's D might be as bad as the Yankees' bullpen.

179 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:02 pm

Damn, thought that was out, but I'll take it.

180 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:02 pm

Frazier!

181 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:03 pm

Oops, I thought that was gone!

182 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:06 pm

Damn. He hit it hard so not much else you can do.

183 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:08 pm

Well, other than wait for a pitch you could elevate.

184 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:09 pm

[183] not likely getting one from a sinker baller. You get a pitch you can hit hard you swing I think.

185 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:11 pm

Oh boy ... Dancin' Betances time.

186 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:13 pm

CHOI with the leather!

187 monkeypants   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:13 pm

Bullpen time!!

188 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:15 pm

Good job, Dellin

189 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:15 pm

Betances, dancin'

190 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:15 pm

Dellin looked good. He was throwing strikes.

191 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:22 pm

One strike in that while at bat.

192 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:22 pm

*whole

193 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:22 pm

Eat shit, blue. First 2 strikes fine. You fucking blew the last one.

194 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:25 pm

Ok two thoughts.

Does Gardner change his approach when Judge bats after him? It feels like it. Or are pitchers attacking him more aggressively knowing Judge is up next? I could be wrong but his at bats feel very different.

Earlier in this game against Suter it seemed that Judges stance was less open than it usually is. Then against Barnes he seemed more open again. Am I just imagining this? Seems like a nice subtle adjustment.

195 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:28 pm

Dunno, he did walk 4 times last night ...

196 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:34 pm

You too, Chapman

197 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:37 pm

Yep nice inning from chapman. Gives me hope they've both righted their ships.

198 monkeypants   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:38 pm

[195] Judge was batting 3rd last night, no?

199 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:38 pm

C'mon, Chase! Don't fuck up!

200 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:39 pm

[198] yeah that's kind of the question. Does gardners approach change when Judge bats second?

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201 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:41 pm

[198] Yeah, you're right, my bad.

202 monkeypants   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:42 pm

K > DP. Still a chance for Frazier to bat once more.

203 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:43 pm

No need, I predict Taco will ring the bell here!

204 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:44 pm

Alright, kid. Find another gap.

205 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:46 pm

That'll do.

206 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:46 pm

Frazier!!!

207 monkeypants   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:47 pm

He only gets XBH!!

208 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:47 pm

OUT GOES FRAZIER, OUT GOES FRAZIER!!!

209 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:47 pm

Frazier! Goes Downtown

210 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:48 pm

Clint is now a True Yankee

211 GaryfromChevyChase   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:48 pm

what a wonderful win.

212 GaryfromChevyChase   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:49 pm

another baby bomber!

213 monkeypants   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:49 pm

This whole "call up the kids" thing is soooo much better than the "sign Vernon Wells" thing or the "trade for Xavier Nady" thing.

214 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:50 pm

Nothing beats Nady. I kid obvi. Wow! Yay Yankees!

215 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 8, 2017 2:52 pm

Who says Syndrome is only a villain?

216 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 3:04 pm

Frazier had half of our 6 hits and all 4 of our RBIs. We'd have been lost without him today.

And props to Severino, Betances, and Chapman for shutting down the Brewers after that first inning and the phantom HBP.

217 rbj   ~  Jul 8, 2017 6:25 pm

Yay, shit Sawx lose

218 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 7:14 pm

A win tomorrow and we get the all star break as a sort of re-set with some positive vibes going in. We lost 17 of 23 (I guess 17 of 24 now) and we are only 3.5 games out. I'm feeling optimistic. Must have been the win.

219 seamus   ~  Jul 8, 2017 8:07 pm

Andujar did homer today. Hopefully he stabilizes and gets hot again. When Headley gets thrown out for the 20th time on the bases we can make the move. Or now.

220 GaryfromChevyChase   ~  Jul 9, 2017 10:31 am

gee, maybe it's time for a new game thread! BTW, nice story in the Times about Judge winning a HR derby before

221 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 12:15 pm

I guess no new game thread. And it's looking like bad Tanaka

222 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 12:23 pm

Yup.

223 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 12:38 pm

Boo. Bad offense.

224 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 9, 2017 12:49 pm

Good news, bad news.

Good news: No Brewer hit a homerun after I tuned in.

Bad news: 2 Brewers hit homeruns before I tuned in.

C'mon, boys, chip away!

225 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 1:06 pm

Another phantom HBP

226 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 1:33 pm

Yay, Chase! shutout is gone.

227 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 1:34 pm

Woo hoo, Clint!

228 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 9, 2017 1:35 pm

Downtown Frazier!

229 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 9, 2017 1:36 pm

SYNDROME!

230 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 9, 2017 1:43 pm

Good thinking Joe, Tanaka-san had fuck all today.

231 cult of basebaal   ~  Jul 9, 2017 1:48 pm

Fuuuuuuuuuugh.

Bullpen roulette just went bang, with no clicks.

232 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 2:14 pm

Sigh

233 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 2:43 pm

I've always liked Headley.

234 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 2:44 pm

Aw crap, foul

235 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 3:34 pm

I'll take that from Headley.

236 rbj   ~  Jul 9, 2017 3:37 pm

Boo, blue, that was a ball.

237 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 7:37 pm

17 for Gary in the first round. High number for Stanton

238 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 7:44 pm

Damn Stanton might catch him.

239 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 7:44 pm

What up, RBJ? How bout Stanton? Rockets! So close.

240 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 7:44 pm

Yes! Gary wins. That was exciting.

241 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 7:45 pm

Damn, Stanton got 16. Gary advances

242 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 7:45 pm

[238] Didn't think he'd make it that close

243 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 7:47 pm

Stanton hit some ridiculous shots.

244 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 7:49 pm

Glad to see other folks here. I am enjoying this so far. I hope Judge delivers.

245 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:02 pm

Dang, Cody just snuck under the wire for extree time

246 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:06 pm

[243] I always enjoy it. Baseball is meant to be fun. : )

247 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:12 pm

I never even heard if this Bour dude til this week.

248 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:14 pm

Damn this is not gonna be easy. I think bour wins.

249 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:15 pm

The Judge is going to have a lengthy trial

250 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:15 pm

[245] I rarely watch. But it's fun!

251 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:18 pm

That's a one, er, three

252 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:19 pm

Dang, over the Marlin

253 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:20 pm

Hype him all week and then basically ignore his first 7. Well done, network.

254 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:23 pm

Wow! I was so nervous for Judge but he just needs two!

255 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:23 pm

Holy shit, tied up in regulation

256 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:24 pm

AMAZING.

257 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:25 pm

Bour is a bore rules Judge.

258 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:25 pm

Wow again!

259 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:28 pm

Judge really delivered. I was worried about the hype. But he always seems to deliver. And bour did really well. Sorry I lost faith. I suck. Verdict = guilty!

260 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:29 pm

rbj, Ara - wasn't that awesome watching him hit homers to all fields?

261 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:30 pm

For sure. It's remarkable to witness.

262 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:33 pm

[259] Especially when others were merely pulling the ball.

263 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:35 pm

[261] Exactly.

Gary looks tired.

264 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:38 pm

Why did Sanchez go first? Seeding? Seems a bit unfair since staying energetic is so key.

265 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:38 pm

Well done, Gary. Time to rest.

266 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:42 pm

That cf eyesore belongs at a mini golf spot.

267 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:43 pm

[264] Gary did really well. Gonna be tough to hold off Sano. But Gary proved he belonged.

268 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:47 pm

Alas. Hopefully judge got enough rest. Seems like going last is a huge disadvantage.

269 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:49 pm

[265] it is odd.

270 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 8:56 pm

Bellinger did well given how obviously exhausted he is.

271 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:01 pm

YES! Judge just sends balls soaring every which direction.

272 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:01 pm

The Judge has a unanimous ruling

273 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:01 pm

Just more wow!

274 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:04 pm

So it's the most rested Sano (who smartly took his time in round 1) against the Court.

275 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:11 pm

I take that back. Despite swinging less than anyone he looks exhausted.

276 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:17 pm

Here comes the Judge...

277 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:17 pm

I have a hard enough time keeping track of the Yankees. I didn't know about Bour or Sano until this week. Cano won this one year with that sweet ol' swing.

278 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:18 pm

[276] I remember. Cano isn't really a powe hitter but he had the sweet power.

279 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:19 pm

Lots of Judge fans in the stands

280 Ara Just Fair   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:21 pm

Nice. I thought he'd keep mashing.

281 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:21 pm

I had a dog who played with a baby mouse. She couldn't understand why it ceased moving. This is like that.

282 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:21 pm

Hahahahaha Judge crushed the field.

283 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:22 pm

[280] nice analogy. It really is just another level.

284 rbj   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:22 pm

Night all

285 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:22 pm

Night rbj, ara.

286 seamus   ~  Jul 10, 2017 9:26 pm

The perfect interview.

287 seamus   ~  Jul 11, 2017 9:38 am

When yinz get time, check out this HR Derby tool. Sanchez was the only player to hit opposite field home runs in the derby and they are both to right center. Just look at Judge's spray chart. It's awesome.

288 rbj   ~  Jul 11, 2017 6:25 pm

Yay, Carter has been released

289 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 7:45 pm

This is a long lost weekend. ;>)

Apparently we have A-Rod on the field for All-Star commentary. Looking forward to that, as I'm sure the game will suck.

290 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 7:55 pm

Nobody's watchin'?

291 seamus   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:01 pm

Watching but these games are kind of boring.

292 rbj   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:04 pm

Rats, probably Judges last AB

293 seamus   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:04 pm

Well I guess Judge can't do everything all the time.

294 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:07 pm

All rise!

295 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:07 pm

I have a feeling my feed is way behind....

296 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:08 pm

Dang. Now I get want yous were talkin' bout.

297 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:14 pm

Betances in the 3rd? The Binder just blew up.

298 rbj   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:14 pm

Well this is the game for a Dellin to get his yips out

299 seamus   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:14 pm

Betances wild. c'mon man.

300 rbj   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:16 pm

Phew

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301 seamus   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:16 pm

phew. Just wanted Dellin to survive that.

302 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:23 pm

Not ideal. Harper said (something like), "he seems like a guy you just take and he'll walk ya." Ouch.

303 seamus   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:34 pm

[301] it's true right now. Which is the issue. He'll get his control back and all will be fine.

304 rbj   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:42 pm

Yay, a run!

305 rbj   ~  Jul 11, 2017 8:43 pm

Justmissedit

306 rbj   ~  Jul 11, 2017 9:09 pm

Molinas are not dangerous in the post season only

307 rbj   ~  Jul 11, 2017 9:30 pm

I'm falling asleep. Night all

308 seamus   ~  Jul 11, 2017 9:36 pm

G'night rbj. I'm probably not too far behind.

309 seamus   ~  Jul 11, 2017 10:03 pm

Is sevy the long man?

310 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 10:20 pm

[308] Good question. I missed a bit and wondered if he's been in yet. Closer?

311 seamus   ~  Jul 11, 2017 10:23 pm

[309] he hasn't pitched. They said each team had a long man ready but didn't say who that was. That's all I know. I did turn off the game after sanchez' last at bat though.

312 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 10:28 pm

Doncha know! Woo-hoo!

313 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 10:29 pm

In case you're not watching. Cano goes yard to put the AL ahead. Sevi for the save?

314 seamus   ~  Jul 11, 2017 10:32 pm

Nice. Looks like Miller which makes sense.

315 Boatzilla   ~  Jul 11, 2017 11:49 pm

Miller with the save. Cano MVP. Yankees still making an impact.

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