Let us now pause to wish The Say Hey Kid a happy 90th birthday.
And while we wring our hands at the sad state of New York Yankees baseball, it is good to note that the Angels (who are clearly not) have unceremoniously released - I mean DUMPED - the great Albert Pujols - the greatest hitter of his generation. Absolutely disgusting treatment.
And then, in an aptly named Flushing, the Mutts decPitated their hitting coaches - neither of whom had a single at-bat this year.
I think I would like it best if both Clint and Miguel went on tears to become true elite major league hitters. Both of the. I'm a greedy fat ass. And I still want it. Both.
I am with Winnie. Let's have a few hitters (to go with our pitchers). It would probably allow the pitchers, including the relievers, to do something awesome -- breathe!
No loss this year has better exemplified the shortcomings of Cashman's system or the team he has built.
Start with the 3-man bench, including the back-up catcher. If the Oft-Injured Hicks HAD been hurt today, the Yanks had nobody to put in. Well, I guess they could have had Stanton try to play the field. But Suzie and The Master really thought they would try putting Sanchez or Higgy in the field first.
I know, I know: Ragnar was hurt. But the fact that your .164-hitting back-up is injured shouldn't be an excuse for anything. Somebody else—Florial? Holder?—should have been in the Yankees' dugout today.
Having so small a bench SHOULD mean a great bullpen, at least. Instead, BOTH Yankees relievers today walked Kyle Tucker, a .183 hitter coming into the game. He scored both times.
That's simply unacceptable. Sure, maybe he gets a hit. Blind pigs, you know? But you have to have to have to have to challenge him in that situation...
Yanks cut the Astros' lead to 5-4, bottom of the 8th, thanks to the Suddenly Hustling Torres. Because the Oft-Injured Hicks had cramps—he was TOLD not to eat anything within an hour of the game!—he's on first base, with one out.
The slow of foot Higgy is up. You're Aaron Boone, and your old remaining sub is Sancho.
So, do you have Higgy try a bunt to at least move up O.I. Hicks and hope maybe Gardy can single to tie the game?
Of course not! You have Higgy in there swinging away, hoping for the miracle, two-run homer against Houston's closer. Higgy grounds into a double-play. Gardner DOES single, leading off the 9th.
Would he have done so in the 8th? No telling. But if he had...
...Saddest of all, though, was the performance of Mike Ford.
In that same 8th inning, with Torres on first and the whole left side of the Astros' infield open—according to The Master—and his career hanging by a thread, our Princeton grad could not bring himself to try to push a swinging bunt or SOMETHING down toward third.
Instead, Ford, who has come up through the Yankees' system and thoroughly internalized the "Three True Outcomes" idea of baseball, took a called strike two. He took a called strike three—and walked away from the plate, shaking his head.
He had been having a hard time with the umpiring all series long, The Master told us, not liking the strike calls he was getting.
Aww. Gee, Princeton, you'd think you might have figured out that guys batting .091 don't usually get the break on balls and strikes. Enjoy Scranton!
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It's all down to Ford. Mostly because Judge is refusing to make contact.
ReplyDeletePathetic ...
ReplyDeleteBIG HAMBURGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTHE BIG DOUBLE BACON CHEESE!!!!
ReplyDeleteTHUNDER BURGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBout time for Frazier
ReplyDeleteBout time for Frazier
ReplyDeleteBout time for Frazier
ReplyDeleteBut I repeat myself
ReplyDeleteLet us now pause to wish The Say Hey Kid a happy 90th birthday.
ReplyDeleteAnd while we wring our hands at the sad state of New York Yankees baseball, it is good to note that the Angels (who are clearly not) have unceremoniously released - I mean DUMPED - the great Albert Pujols - the greatest hitter of his generation. Absolutely disgusting treatment.
And then, in an aptly named Flushing, the Mutts decPitated their hitting coaches - neither of whom had a single at-bat this year.
Things could be worse in the Bronx.
L'Grande Rouge!!!
ReplyDeleteApologies to Rusty Staun?
DeleteSTAUB!!
DeleteI think I would like it best if both Clint and Miguel went on tears to become true elite major league hitters. Both of the. I'm a greedy fat ass. And I still want it. Both.
ReplyDeleteIf I remember correctly, McBroom is a jinx and every time he's mentioned they lose.
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ReplyDeleteI am with Winnie. Let's have a few hitters (to go with our pitchers). It would probably allow the pitchers, including the relievers, to do something awesome -- breathe!
Day games used to suck until China invented “Work from Home”.
ReplyDeleteBravo Greene, you party pooper
ReplyDeleteLeinstery.. you are so clearly correct.
ReplyDeleteI could kick Chad Green.
ReplyDeleteCould we be lucky enough to put Hicks on the IL?
ReplyDeleteGet him out of there, put Clint in CF, Miggy in LF...
ReplyDeleteNah. We couldn’t be that lucky
It wasn't China Beauregard. It was bats. Not baseball bats. Bats, as in the flying echo locating rats of the night sky. Asian bats. From China.
ReplyDeleteHicks not running too well..he has a bum leg now…
ReplyDeleteBTW, Ford is batting .091. Not even ICS was that bad. Thank goodness Voit is coming back soon…
ReplyDeleteGardner now battling.200…
ReplyDeleteDIDN'T MALDONADO GET KEED IN THE FREAKING HEAD??
ReplyDeleteYes that’s him Winnie…
ReplyDeletePathetic.
ReplyDeleteSee you all tomorrow.
Well that was a truly shitty turn of events, PLEASE, no more Ryan McBroom, it tweaks the tits of JuJu Gods URRGGGGGGGGGGG
ReplyDeleteGio getting MRI on his knee…
ReplyDeleteHicks had cramps so he’s ok…
ReplyDeleteDon't get lulled into thinking we don't suck, people.
ReplyDeleteNo loss this year has better exemplified the shortcomings of Cashman's system or the team he has built.
ReplyDeleteStart with the 3-man bench, including the back-up catcher. If the Oft-Injured Hicks HAD been hurt today, the Yanks had nobody to put in. Well, I guess they could have had Stanton try to play the field. But Suzie and The Master really thought they would try putting Sanchez or Higgy in the field first.
I know, I know: Ragnar was hurt. But the fact that your .164-hitting back-up is injured shouldn't be an excuse for anything. Somebody else—Florial? Holder?—should have been in the Yankees' dugout today.
Having so small a bench SHOULD mean a great bullpen, at least. Instead, BOTH Yankees relievers today walked Kyle Tucker, a .183 hitter coming into the game. He scored both times.
That's simply unacceptable. Sure, maybe he gets a hit. Blind pigs, you know? But you have to have to have to have to challenge him in that situation...
Then there is the problem with Robomanager.
ReplyDeleteYanks cut the Astros' lead to 5-4, bottom of the 8th, thanks to the Suddenly Hustling Torres. Because the Oft-Injured Hicks had cramps—he was TOLD not to eat anything within an hour of the game!—he's on first base, with one out.
The slow of foot Higgy is up. You're Aaron Boone, and your old remaining sub is Sancho.
So, do you have Higgy try a bunt to at least move up O.I. Hicks and hope maybe Gardy can single to tie the game?
Of course not! You have Higgy in there swinging away, hoping for the miracle, two-run homer against Houston's closer. Higgy grounds into a double-play. Gardner DOES single, leading off the 9th.
Would he have done so in the 8th? No telling. But if he had...
...Saddest of all, though, was the performance of Mike Ford.
ReplyDeleteIn that same 8th inning, with Torres on first and the whole left side of the Astros' infield open—according to The Master—and his career hanging by a thread, our Princeton grad could not bring himself to try to push a swinging bunt or SOMETHING down toward third.
Instead, Ford, who has come up through the Yankees' system and thoroughly internalized the "Three True Outcomes" idea of baseball, took a called strike two. He took a called strike three—and walked away from the plate, shaking his head.
He had been having a hard time with the umpiring all series long, The Master told us, not liking the strike calls he was getting.
Aww. Gee, Princeton, you'd think you might have figured out that guys batting .091 don't usually get the break on balls and strikes. Enjoy Scranton!
This was a big Yankee loss.
ReplyDeleteHoss, you once again have insightful analysis of the game.
ReplyDeleteKen, I share your opinion.
Fuck you Hal.
Fuck you Altuve. sideways, with extra sand.
Angels: released Pujols
ReplyDeleteCashman: (brings out his Rolodex)
McBroom curse strikes again.
ReplyDeleteEvery loss is a big Yankee loss.
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteI really want the world to know about this great man who brought back happiness into my life again after my husband left me and the kids 3 years ago for another women online when i contacted Dr Believe he cast a love spell for me within 48 hours my ex husband start calling me and begging for forgiveness for everything that have happened between us. I was so happy to have my family back together with love again here is the email of Dr Believe via believelovespelltemple@gmail.com a man with the great powers you can also call him or add him on Whats-app: +2348156148821
God bless you
I am very grateful for your help in my marriage.
ReplyDeleteLOTTO, lottery,jackpot.
Hello all my viewers, I am very happy for sharing this great testimonies,The best thing that has ever happened in my life is how I win the lottery euro million mega jackpot. I am a Woman who believe that one day I will win the lottery. finally my dreams came through when I email believelovespelltemple@gmail.com and tell him I need the lottery numbers. I have spend so much money on ticket just to make sure I win. But I never know that winning was so easy until the day I meant the spell caster online which so many people has talked about that he is very great in casting lottery spell, . so I decide to give it a try.I contacted this great Dr Believe and he did a spell and he gave me the winning lottery numbers. But believe me when the draws were out I was among winners. I win 30,000 million Dollar. Dr Believe truly you are the best, all thanks to you forever