Finally, a chance to breathe.
A ninth inning where the lone drama was whether Jose Trevino's knuckler is his true future.
A game without angst, without anger, a chance to reflect upon and channel-hop to LeBron or hand-woven Home Shopping pillowcases.
The type of game that long ago lured us to the Yankees - once an Evil Empire, now just evil.
You could say the Yankees wasted a great start by Carlos Rodon, or that Oswaldo's batting average keeps shrinking, and the bullpen still needs arms - but I'm gonna let go of the drama.
We needed a laugher, a game without pain, and we got one.
Today, the rubber match in Milwaukee, then on to Baltimore, the first fist-fight of 2024. Enjoy the Calgon Bath Oil moment...
Now we know. All we have to do is score 15 runs and we can win every game from here on out.
ReplyDeleteThat makes it pretty simple.
JM,
ReplyDeleteI believe the over/under is 4.5.
Problem is the 0,1,2 run games. Well actually the problem is/are bad managing, bad coaching, bad front office, bad medical staff...
You’re being too kind Rufus. You neglected to give credit to our illustrious owner.
ReplyDeleteGood point, Rufus. Even if we score 15 runs, we could still lose 16-15.
ReplyDeleteBut not with our crack bullpen. Or is that cracking?
Dick, we all know the fish rots from the head
ReplyDeleteI say give the team to Haley Swindal. She looks better in a dress than Hal and knows more about baseball.
ReplyDeleteSide note: today is Volpe's birthday! Whoo hoo. Maybe he'll get a hit or two.
Hey, great to see. But of course, Yanks beat up on Joe Ross (ERA: 5.40), Thiago Vieira (5.68, and no, I'm not making that name up), and Owen Miller (18.00). Didn't touch Janson Junk, though (hmm).
ReplyDeleteLet's see if they can keep it up.
JM,
ReplyDeleteI concur with your management plan.
JM - where did you see Hal in a dress?
ReplyDeleteAsking for a friend that passed away many years ago….
Actually it's Swindal's kid that is our greatest hope.
ReplyDeletehttps://nypost.com/2024/03/07/sports/meet-steve-swindal-jr-the-35-year-old-potential-successor-to-yankees-throne/
As far as I'm concerned he can start today.
I still think Haley would look better in a dress.
ReplyDeleteJudge didn’t miss that fastball
ReplyDeleteLooks like Judge is hitting the pitches he normally hits.
ReplyDeleteAA, haven't you seen the photos? How do you think Cashman still has a job?
ReplyDeleteI still vote for Haley. She should have been given the team instead of Hal. But you know, she's a girl.
How ‘bout we move Volpe out of the leadoff spot? The fuck are we waiting for?
ReplyDeleteThese tightrope innings are amusing and all, but how about a 1-2-3 inning from Stroman?
ReplyDeleteSurely you jest.
ReplyDeleteBirthday boy!!!!
ReplyDeleteStroman can't put in five strong.
ReplyDeleteHi folks… Knicks won…looks like Judge is getting on track…
ReplyDeleteAll of this with two outs…
ReplyDeleteBrewers pen looks pretty bad here.
ReplyDeleteSo where are the Knicks in terms of the playoffs?
ReplyDeleteLot of runs again.
ReplyDeleteJM, Knicks are up 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs against the Sixers. Game 5 is at home.
ReplyDeleteThis game is getting pretty close to being Boone proofed. Not sure it’s there yet, but close.
ReplyDeleteAs for the Knicks, they may have a statue of Jalen Brunson on the Garden roof by mid-week.
They have a chance at winning this one.
ReplyDeleteThe closer isn't available though. He pitched last night.
Thanks, Steve.
ReplyDeleteJake Bauers is pitching the ninth. With a Folly Floater! Good man.
Bauers is throwing Old Timers Day caliber pitches.
ReplyDeleteThey load the bases against a guy with a 59 mph heater and can't score.
ReplyDeleteHow ordinary.
Why are we walking hitters up by 10?
ReplyDeleteYankees win…
ReplyDeleteThuuuuuuuuh Yankees win!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy for the last two wins, but that 9th inning with Bauers throwing BP Grisham, Trammel and Stanton couldn’t touch him? Are they that bad at hitting?
ReplyDeleteBTR, these are your 2024 Yankees!
ReplyDeleteLooks like I missed another 15 run explosion due to me paying my respects to Guy Richie.
ReplyDeleteBaltimore - here “she” (HAL IN A DRESS) comes!
Divine looked better than HAL in a dress. FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteRoofus - perhaps a doctor for you?
ReplyDeleteJohn Waters for GM.
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