Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Bednar pitched the 9th and we still won! What are the odds?

Posted by JM at 6:05 AM


 

5 comments:

Doctor T said...

As we all know by now, most Yankee decisions are made by AI. But as we also know, AI is not very dependable, prone to error and it never gives you the same answer twice.

To stabilize this system and render consistent and acceptable answers, Cashman installed squirrels with the amazing power to say 'yes' whenever Brian asked a question.

And that's why they keep sending out Bednar to throw Molotov cocktails when the game is on the line. The squirrels only know how to say yes! And Brian can feel secure that he's still a genius.

Boone, of course, gets no say in these matters. He's just a PR flack in a uniform.

May 19, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Rufus T. Firefly said...

During Sunday's game I asked google to list players who had played for the Mets, Yankees and red socks.

It said there were none. Cone was calling the game.

Technology is great.

WHEN IT FCUKING WORKS.

May 19, 2026 at 8:08 AM
HoraceClarke66 said...

I wonder if it was thrown off by "socks." But in any case, yes, it's far from infallible (thank goodness).

I was recently watching one of my favorite old movies, "My Mad Godfrey," and early on, a character is doing a crossword puzzle and ponders out loud the answer to "a seaborne bird—three letters with an 'r' in the middle."

The answer is never given. I tried to think of one, but could only come up with "auk." Right: no "r".

AI...said there was none. But looking around further (I make great use of my time), I discovered, "ern."

HAH! Take that, our alleged machine masters!

May 19, 2026 at 11:34 AM
JM said...

Man Man Godfrey is also one of my favorites. Powell, Pallette, Lombard...everyone was perfect.

Oh, Chichonya.

May 19, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Rufus T. Firefly said...

Hoss, it autocorrected for me, so it's just dumb. Even argued with me when I said they were wrong.

Autocorrect joke:
Whoever invented autocorrect should go straight to hello.

PS: hey autocorrect, I NEVER want to type in "dumb duck". Ever.

May 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM

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