It is high, it is far, it is JOHN! : Game Thread: The Magic Number is 28!

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Game Thread: The Magic Number is 28!

Posted by Doug K. at 9:04 PM

71 comments:

AboveAverage said...: Nice Glove Pic, Doug!

So I purchased a Yankees cap in Oakland A's colors back in 2020 to wear to a game (Green top, yellow bill, white NY logo) but the Pandemic kept me away from the ballpark.

Now, looking at the cap - as fun as it would have been (I wore a Yankees Red Sox cap to Fenway many times and the double takes were priceless) I think the ship has sailed on the Oakland cap.

Tomorrow I will be just representing the Yankees - straight up.

(however I won't be sporting a festering tattoo on my foot of Hal and Cash fist bumping); August 27, 2022 at 9:13 PM
Doug K. said...: I took it at the Hall of Fame.; August 27, 2022 at 9:20 PM
BTR999 said...: So as brought up in the previous thread, Crapman on the 15 day with an INFECTED TATTOO.
If this is a phantom stint,it’s the most outrageous yet. If not, let’s just cut to the chase and DFA his detestable ass. He’s gone after the season anyway.; August 27, 2022 at 9:21 PM
Doug K. said...: bornto,

I agree. But they should imply that they might do it but not do it until he's about to come off the IL. In other words... let him sweat it out.; August 27, 2022 at 9:24 PM
HoraceClarke66 said...: Nice indeed, Doug K.!

Rizzuto played back in the days when you left your glove out on the field, and he was mortally afraid of spiders and snakes...so of course his teammates spent all their time filling his glove with spiders and snakes.

Though considering the sorts of hazing things ballplayers used to do to guys they LIKED, I wonder how true some of those stories were.

"Oh, yeah, yeah, I'm terrified of bugs, gee willikers!" ["Sure, that's my big phobia, I'll cop to it. Just don't cut all my suits to shreds, saw my bats in half, or take a dump in my locker."]; August 27, 2022 at 9:31 PM
HoraceClarke66 said...: I think they should pitch him even in the delirium of his infection. He might improve.; August 27, 2022 at 9:32 PM
BTR999 said...: Well played Doug!; August 27, 2022 at 9:49 PM
HoraceClarke66 said...: Five no-hit innings. Again. Against a 27-year-old rookie, a part-time reliever who is 2-6 this year, with a 6.41 ERA.

You will never convince me that, in games like these, the team hasn't simply lost its concentration. This to me, more than all the various things he's ordered to do, is the worst thing about Boone. He cannot motivate this team to stay focused.

Harder to do these days, I know. But outstanding clubhouse managers do it.; August 27, 2022 at 10:14 PM
HoraceClarke66 said...: And hey, Atlanta finally managed to rommel Monty: 5 earned runs in as many innings.; August 27, 2022 at 10:15 PM
Parson Tom said...: A lot of people complain about the Trop in St. Pete, but to me, the shithole stadium that beats all is in Oakland. An abomination with ridiculously large foul territories and seats oriented for watching football. A few more years and the A's will have new digs or a new city.; August 27, 2022 at 10:18 PM
Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside said...: Where’s Oswaldo? On base as always.; August 27, 2022 at 10:19 PM
Publius said...: Where's Oswaldo? In no man's land between second and third.; August 27, 2022 at 10:24 PM
Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside said...: Optimism shall be immediately punished.; August 27, 2022 at 10:26 PM
JM said...: Wait. Chapman is on the IL? With a tat infection?

Sometimes I just love this team.; August 27, 2022 at 10:36 PM
TheWinWarblist said...: German's curve ball has been sick tonight.; August 27, 2022 at 10:40 PM
TheWinWarblist said...: And let's here it for Baltimore beating the Fuckstros 2 nights in a row.; August 27, 2022 at 10:41 PM
TheWinWarblist said...: Britton also hurt himself in a minor league appearance tonight after throwing 10 pitches.; August 27, 2022 at 10:43 PM
Doug K. said...: Winnie

According to the YES broadcast he (Britton) tweeted that he's OK; August 27, 2022 at 10:45 PM
BTR999 said...: Impressive the way German has been throwing lately.

You know, Rizzo brings a lot to the table, leadership, professionalism, great defense. LH power that plays so well in YS (not as good elsewhere) but overall - he’s really not a good hitter anymore. Come October against better pitching, I think he becomes just another hole in a lineup full of them.

Looks like we’re going to be shutout again tonight.; August 27, 2022 at 10:54 PM
Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside said...: It’s weird that they didn’t obfuscate an embarrassing injury. That means they either HATE HIM or the truth is crazy embarrassing so they need an embarrassing distraction. So they hate him or it’s monkeypox.; August 27, 2022 at 10:55 PM
JM said...: Not a pretty picture.

Are we going to lose this game because we're facing Cy Young? We can't hit this hillbilly? For fuck's sake.; August 27, 2022 at 10:56 PM
JM said...: Lasagna with the goddamn Kimbrel arm again.; August 27, 2022 at 11:00 PM
Rufus T. Firefly said...: I'd still rather see Ratso Rizzo than Jackie Robinson Donaldson batting with the game on the line.

PS Boone sucks.
PPS the Cashole (tm) sucks
PPPS fuck you HAL; August 27, 2022 at 11:10 PM
Rufus T. Firefly said...: And Chapman monkeypox would keep the tabs in business for months.; August 27, 2022 at 11:11 PM
Rufus T. Firefly said...: JM,

At least Lasagna doesn't have that ugly as fuck Kimbrel mug.; August 27, 2022 at 11:13 PM
Rufus T. Firefly said...: Bonehead overthinks the pitching and gets bailed out by the umps.; August 27, 2022 at 11:22 PM
JM said...: Nice job by Mariachi band.; August 27, 2022 at 11:25 PM
Rufus T. Firefly said...: JM,

I think Mariachi is actually Henry Hill. An old Spy magazine separated at birth.; August 27, 2022 at 11:28 PM
Rufus T. Firefly said...: Fucking Puke ayatollah lookalike is uglier than a mud fence.; August 27, 2022 at 11:34 PM
Rufus T. Firefly said...: Ayatollah screwed the pig on that one.; August 27, 2022 at 11:36 PM
Hinkey Haines said...: Just like they drew it up.; August 27, 2022 at 11:36 PM
TheWinWarblist said...: That was great base running by Benni and Donaldson.; August 27, 2022 at 11:36 PM
Rufus T. Firefly said...: And they still only have *ONE* hit.; August 27, 2022 at 11:37 PM
TheWinWarblist said...: Of course, we don't have anyone to close a game, so we'll still lose.; August 27, 2022 at 11:39 PM
JM said...: Oh fuck; August 27, 2022 at 11:42 PM
Rufus T. Firefly said...: Cat Stevens plays for the A's?; August 27, 2022 at 11:44 PM
JM said...: Strike out not an out.; August 27, 2022 at 11:48 PM
JM said...: This is going just fine.; August 27, 2022 at 11:49 PM
DickAllen said...: I wish I was living on the east coast. I’d be happily, ignorantly asleep by now.; August 27, 2022 at 11:50 PM
JM said...: If I had any brains, that's what I'd be.; August 27, 2022 at 11:51 PM
JM said...: Next!; August 27, 2022 at 11:52 PM
JM said...: Ah, screw it. I'm too tired for this shit. See ya tomorrow.; August 27, 2022 at 11:53 PM
AboveAverage said...: Oakland may win this one - Based on my advanced metrics; August 27, 2022 at 11:53 PM
TheWinWarblist said...: Marinaccio cannot throw strikes. Boone finally figured out someone else get a chance to play.; August 27, 2022 at 11:53 PM
TheWinWarblist said...: JM, that's a great plan. Go to bed disappointed. Won't be any in the morning.; August 27, 2022 at 11:54 PM
AboveAverage said...: Never give up - Never surrender WININ!; August 27, 2022 at 11:55 PM
Rufus T. Firefly said...: They might win if they can score 5 in the top of the inning.

Time to stare at the inside of my eyelids.; August 27, 2022 at 11:57 PM
AboveAverage said...: whoopsie - ANOTHER INNING - JM - break out that cocaine from the 80's in your 35mm film canister - No one will ever know; August 27, 2022 at 11:57 PM
AboveAverage said...: What are you seeing ROOFUS in those eyelids? Can you see the future? Can you see Donald Trump's Arse? Please let us know; August 27, 2022 at 11:59 PM
DickAllen said...: Here comes Wanda, who will be the next reliever to visit the IL - he’s getting used up like a junkies needle.; August 28, 2022 at 12:06 AM
AboveAverage said...: DA - Maybe he'll give up a HR on his 3rd pitch - those saving his arm; August 28, 2022 at 12:08 AM
AboveAverage said...: THUS saving his arm; August 28, 2022 at 12:08 AM
DickAllen said...: Oh, sorry, it’s Lee Trivino.; August 28, 2022 at 12:08 AM
DickAllen said...: Candlesticks are always nice; August 28, 2022 at 12:10 AM
DickAllen said...: Looks like it’s just you and me AA; August 28, 2022 at 12:11 AM
Kevin said...: It might be time to put a favorite Vincent Price movie, "Scream and Scream Again".; August 28, 2022 at 12:13 AM
AboveAverage said...: I'll buy the first round DA; August 28, 2022 at 12:13 AM
DickAllen said...: Pffffft; August 28, 2022 at 12:16 AM
AboveAverage said...: You sure only a double?; August 28, 2022 at 12:16 AM
TheWinWarblist said...: Thank you, you humps, now I can go to bed. Rizzo whiffed on the throw. The bullpen is a disgrace.; August 28, 2022 at 12:16 AM
AboveAverage said...: Yes - Rizzo should have gotten in front of that throw - but still - I need to know what Dick is drinking so I can get that taken care of; August 28, 2022 at 12:17 AM
Hazel Motes said...: If the Yankees lose tomorrow and split with Oakland, there goes The Great Reset.; August 28, 2022 at 12:24 AM
AboveAverage said...: I'll be there so I will do my best to not let this happen; August 28, 2022 at 12:32 AM
Oasisdave said...: One hit by the lowly A's, so I guess we have reverted to the uninspiring.; August 28, 2022 at 12:35 AM
HoraceClarke66 said...: Wow, just thought I'd check back. Boy, so glad I did NOT see that live.

Incredible that they would not even try a bunt with a man on third, nobody out, and no hitters coming up. With a 2-0 lead.

And again. One hit?

Sorry, that's bullshit. That's "everybody got drunk last night." Or this afternoon. Or laid. Many, many times.

You gotta keep the boys concentrating until they clinch something. If you can't, you're not a major-league manager. Which Boone, really, is not.; August 28, 2022 at 12:54 AM
AboveAverage said...: too bad I can't live blog tomorrow; August 28, 2022 at 12:58 AM
HoraceClarke66 said...: Also, I agree on Rizzo. He's done. I thought that, with the right field gift porch, he might be a reasonable facsimile of Freddie Freeman.

But he isn't, and he won't be. Rizzo on the road is a .211 hitter, with 10 HRs. Freeman is a .313 hitter at home—and .337 on the road. On the year, Freeman is leading the NL in doubles and hits, is a .326 hitter with a .919 OPS.

Rizzo? 28 HRs, but just .224—less, after tonight—and .825.

The difference?

Rizzo has a $16 mill player's option for next year, which I guess he'll take, and then turn in another poor, injury-riddled year before retiring.

Freeman is owed another $135 million over the next 5, and he'll probably start to deteriorate but maybe not too much, as the Dodgers continue to field an all-star team every year, the way we used to do.

The Yanks will stick DJ at first for $15 million a year for the next 3 after Rizzo is gone, and HAL will dance a little jig, figuring that he's saved himself $74 million. Sadly, that's how this team operates now.; August 28, 2022 at 1:08 AM
AboveAverage said...: Agreed; August 28, 2022 at 1:13 AM
EDB said...: Magic number to get eliminated in the Playoffs?; August 28, 2022 at 3:12 AM
Kevin said...: Hoss, how grimly cynical your analysis is, I for one believe that you've nailed it...; August 28, 2022 at 3:42 AM
HoraceClarke66 said...: Hate to be so negative...; August 28, 2022 at 8:54 AM

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