Comments on: What Comes Around Goes Around

By: Bama Yankee

Bama Yankee — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:02:19 +0000

[46] Yeah, but Marcus is from Mississippi…where they pronounce the names of their rivers correctly… 😉

On a side note, I did not realize that Marcus’s mother was paralyzed due to an auto accident that happend when Marcus was only five years old. She raised five children, mostly on her own, while lying on her back. Pretty amazing stuff.
http://tinyurl.com/yamkfs

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:34:42 +0000

[45] Blame the English, it’s their thing.

By: Bama Yankee

Bama Yankee — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:53:22 +0000

[43] I don’t blame him…I blame his ancestors. Somewhere along the way someone should have said: “Shouldn’t we spell it T-I-M-S? or shouldn’t we pronounce it like James?” Although, I guess he could change it himself…didn’t Joe Theismann change the way he pronounced his name when he was in college so it would rhyme with Heisman?

Of course, I’m joking about all of this…but it is hard for me to see the letters T-H-A-M-E-S and make my feeble brain say the word “Tims”.
😉

By: Diane Firstman

Diane Firstman — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:48:26 +0000

Is Cervelli calling the signals behind the plate, or is Frankie getting them from the bench?

Cause then I’d know who to blame when I see Joba nibble at the corners, when he can otherwise blow it by folks.

By: NYYfan22

NYYfan22 — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:40:38 +0000

[35] how ya gonna blame the guy for having a pro-no-lookie last name? You could just call him “the mess”, which is probably appropriate. I mean Chone = “shawn”? That’s retarded.

[40] I get where you’re coming from. I’m grateful that the Yanks have maintained a position of contention despite the injuries and various slumps, too, but they should still try to evaluate and change things to keep themselves in the winningest position at all times.

This line-up doesn’t bother me. It’s the Human Question Mark who walks out of the bullpen for the 8th…

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:09:21 +0000

[40] I never get this line of reasoning. Just because the Yankees have done very well despite some adverse conditions doesn’t mean you dismiss some of the glaring problems that are starting to impact each game. Baseball is a long season, and a hot start could turn in a hurry. If Arod or Tex go into a slump, or the starters top being sensational, this Yankee team could really going into a spin.

Also, it doesn’t matter that the Yankees have the second best record because the best record is three games ahead in the division. Unless the Yankees have changed their mandate, being complacent with how things have gone so far should not be an option.

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:05:31 +0000

Hey cult, not sure if you are still reading, but I thought you might be interested in what Dustin Pedroia had to say about the play (Cano not trying to score) we disagreed upon:

From AOL Fan House:

“When he caught the ball and was jumping around out there?” Pedroia said. “I was afraid he was going to throw it over the backstop.”

I’d imagine Pedroia knows Papelbon’s tendencies as well as anyone, so maybe a less than perfect throw wouldn’t have been the lightning striking event you suggested? 🙂

By: OldYanksFan

OldYanksFan — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:01:27 +0000

OK….. Let’s pretend it’s April 1st, and I tell you this will be our condition by mid-May:
… Grandy has been out a month and is still out
… NJ has been out and is staying out for God-Knows-How-Long
… Our AAAA OFer, Mr. Gritner, is playing everyday.
… Posada is dinged up, and Cervelli has played 40% of the time
… Thames and Winn are seeing regular playing time
… Our BP has been very inconsistant and poor at times
… ARod’s OPS is 100 pts low
… Teix’s OPS is 150 pts low
… Jeter’s OPS is 125 pts low
… tough schedule with 5 more Away games so far.

So, it’s April 1 and I see 6 weeks into the future, and that’s the story?
Whaddayathinking?
Are we under .500? Third place or forth?

How about this?
2nd in the AL in ERA
2nd in the AL in BAA
1st in RS, BA, OBP and OPS
3rd in HRs
2nd place with the 2nd best Record and RS/RA in MLB

If that’s true, we must have an amazing team.

But some people can piss and moan about anything.

By: Diane Firstman

Diane Firstman — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:51:51 +0000

[38]

You know …. I’m far far far from a prude …. but now I need to admit to being a wee bit oogy.

By: OldYanksFan

OldYanksFan — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:44:03 +0000

5 guys blowing 4 guys?
Does this game have a musical chairs element to it?

By: OldYanksFan

OldYanksFan — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:41:12 +0000

[18] Wow…. sometimes freedom of speech sucks!

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:29:10 +0000

[35] That … would be a long list. Me, I give all such persons a pass, simply because the English language itself is so f-ed up in that regard.

By: Bama Yankee

Bama Yankee — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:12:41 +0000

Also, Thames needs to go on the “Chone Figgins List” of people who need to spell their name the way it sounds or pronounce it the way it is spelled… 😉

By: ms october

ms october — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:03:17 +0000

the yanks have to manage this roster better as well.
i understand not wanting to put swish or po on the 15 day dl, but utilize the scranton shuttle better so there are not 13 men pens and zero options to get marcus thames the hell out of rf at the end of the game – once golson got sent down the disaster that is thames in the field is magnified.

By: Bama Yankee

Bama Yankee — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:57:42 +0000

I would get rid of Thames ASAP (is Jermaine Dye still available?). It is not so much that he dropped the fly ball, the conditions were bad and others who are even more sure-handed also made errors. That kind of stuff happens (althought, like The Hawk said in [32] he should not even be out there in that situation). My biggest problem was the way he looked at Cano like it was his fault the ball dropped and then glaring at Papsmear after that inside pitch (did he really think Paps was trying to hit him?). The guy just doesn’t seem to fit in with this team and I wonder if they would be better off without him…

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:10:06 +0000

As far as lose-from-ahead losses go, I didn’t mind it. I don’t think the Red Sox got any major confidence boost; if anything they should feel lucky they didn’t get bushwhacked again in the 9th. I mean the Yankees gave the game away and the Red Sox very nearly gave it right back. All this against a Yankee line up at 2/3 power (or worse, depending on how you look at it).

I was also thinking re: Thames – would I trade his home run on Monday for a catch on Tuesday? Would I trade those two wins? No, I would not.

That being said, that dude should not be in the outfield. It’s kind of shocking how many bad plays he’s made.

The one thing about the game that leaves a real bad taste in my mouth is poor ol’ CC being all heroic and coming up empty-handed.

By: rbj

rbj — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:31:24 +0000

Grrr.

Grumbilty grumbilty grumble.

Depressing loss.

And I’m calling bullshit on the Beckett “injury.” Make him sit out his next 2 starts if it truly is his back.

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:36:11 +0000

[29] I think you may have stated your case for the win…

Shall leave you with this gem showing that the 70s virus indeed infected people around the globe..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmicbFtt17E

By: cult of basebaal

cult of basebaal — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:32:15 +0000

[28] I mean, not to put too fine a point on it, but Xanadu is a song about, well, something or other, really.

Whereas ‘Speed’ is a song that’s DIRECTLY AND PATENTLY about HOW AMERICA LOVES TO TAKE FUCKING SPEED.

Performed by leather bikers and chicks in spandex.

Under sparkly lights!

It’s gayer than 5 guys blowing 4 guys, a gay friend of mine said after seeing it …

By: cult of basebaal

cult of basebaal — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:23:07 +0000

[27] Nice.

Truly … nice.

But, I think, not enough.

[27] can be explained, sadly, with a nod and reference to the drug cocaine, a drug which, truly was the spark of creation AND destruction for many a fine film and film maker in the 70’s.

Sad, but ordinary, upon review …

Whereas [25] well, [25] can’t be explained or contained by any single drug.

Coke, Weed, Speed, Heston, Boomers … whatever the 70’s had to offer, the makers of “The Apple” gobbled down in handfuls like the miscreants in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory … Like a gay, leather version of “Fear and Loathing”, “The Apple” stands as a stark reminder to everyone, anyone, everywhere to listen to Nancy Reagan, as awful as that prospect might be …

And now I need to take a shower …