tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post3677410451307028750..comments2024-03-28T03:30:18.868-04:00Comments on IT IS HIGH! IT IS FAR! IT IS... caught.: Spoiler alert: In October, youth always beats age, small ball always beats HRs, and pitching depth always prevails. Why do the Yankees not know this?Stanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17758839786688249648noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-62954407280232256852022-10-16T15:46:17.994-04:002022-10-16T15:46:17.994-04:00@EDB, Why would I need to when I have you? Seems y...@EDB, Why would I need to when I have you? Seems you've got that job covered for all of us! LOLThe Hammer of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597692828128002201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-66466236719791842152022-10-16T14:31:15.886-04:002022-10-16T14:31:15.886-04:00We have lousy leadership.
Well, that sums everyth...We have lousy leadership.<br /><br />Well, that sums everything up. <br /><br />The Giants are losing 10-7 with 14 seconds left in the first half. They can win this. Should be an interesting second half.<br /><br />It's fun to watch a team that's well-coached with a lot of young guys who can play and are given the chance to. Unlike the game I'm duty bound to watch tonight.JMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876016557456927299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-78766241468228575712022-10-16T13:26:46.102-04:002022-10-16T13:26:46.102-04:00Two winnable games, flushed down the fucking toile...Two winnable games, flushed down the fucking toilet by stupid managing and stupid roster management.<br /><br />There's not really any point in hoping that the Yanks lose. Why? Because HAL will not fire Cashman or BaBoone. HAL is happy if they get flushed out tonight. He was probably worried that he might make too much money this year. This way, they don't have to make too many adjustments to their tax avoidance strategies. They'll have enough money to re-sign Judge, if they decide to do so. They can get rid of a few bloated contracts and play the two Oswalds, which will save some money for Judge's new deal.<br /><br />If I was Judge, I would run away as fast as I can after this season is over.The Hammer of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597692828128002201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-47558337623950822842022-10-16T13:17:33.046-04:002022-10-16T13:17:33.046-04:00@Hoss, Absolutely, for sure. Cashman has gone into...@Hoss, Absolutely, for sure. Cashman has gone into this stupid Oakland A's money ball mode. A strategy that has been proven to be a losing one. HR/strikeout/walk. If that's all they do, and it is all they ever do, then it's a losing gamble in the postseason.<br /><br />Which is why it's even more shocking that Judge hits 2. If you're going to do money ball, might as well hit Judge 3 or even 4. You want that 3 run HR. I've never seen a management that hates the 3 run HR so much. It's like they're trying to make sure that no one hits a 3 run HR.The Hammer of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597692828128002201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-54465921781369488022022-10-16T13:12:03.427-04:002022-10-16T13:12:03.427-04:00And one more thing about small ball, if I recall c...And one more thing about small ball, if I recall correctly, as I was listened to Game 2 on the radio and didn't really pay close attention, Yanks had a 2-0 lead with Stanton up and men on 2nd and 3rd. He struck out. The next guy made out too. And I thought, that was a great chance wasted. If Stanton hits a sac fly or dribbles a grounder, Yanks probably win that game 3-2. Yeah, they may have fucked it up later some other way, but the fact remains that that inning turned out to the difference through 9 innings.<br /><br />The difference b/w a champion and a runner up. Like the old poem, "so close yet so far away". Sometimes you've got to make contact no matter what.The Hammer of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597692828128002201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-66205319190001980912022-10-16T13:11:54.213-04:002022-10-16T13:11:54.213-04:00And just to go back to that argument over how to w...And just to go back to that argument over how to win in the playoffs for a moment...<br /><br />What you want—what you ALWAYS want in baseball—is a team that can win IN MANY WAYS.<br /><br />In hitting, you want to be able to be have guys who can hit singles AND taters. <br /><br />Look at the famous Boston Massacre, back in 1978, when the Yanks went into Fenway and ran up 67 hits—56 of them singles. The 1998 team had 207 homers—but also batted .288 and stole 153 bases. <br /><br />The idea of a MULTI-DIMENSIONAL OFFENSE...is something that Cashman and his algorithmic wizzes have abandoned.<br /> HoraceClarke66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16965472730239358589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-9911564340748914452022-10-16T13:06:23.854-04:002022-10-16T13:06:23.854-04:00@Joe of AZ, Yeah, agree 100%. Why didn't BaBoo...@Joe of AZ, Yeah, agree 100%. Why didn't BaBoone tweak the defense in the 9th? And why wasn't Peraza on the roster? Stupid incompetence, with a big assist from the finance side of things (management not really wanting to win).The Hammer of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597692828128002201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-89822125811554434162022-10-16T12:52:25.773-04:002022-10-16T12:52:25.773-04:00These losses are on our fuckin manager and GM who ...These losses are on our fuckin manager and GM who couldn't put a roster together if his privileged life depended on it....after watchi. Waldo last night it's clear having peraza over IKF and Gonzalez was a much better option judge should be batting 3rd we saw what happened when he actually had someone in base in front of him throw out the algorithm they're using cuz it ain't workinJoe of AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051360735422151297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-15389083071019634562022-10-16T12:28:17.758-04:002022-10-16T12:28:17.758-04:00It is indeed incompetence as you have all so succi...It is indeed incompetence as you have all so succinctly laid out. I think most if not all of us knew that sooner or later (read: sooner) Boone’s ineptitude and Cashman’s bungling of the trade deadline would sink us no matter what. Players like Hicks and Gonzalez proved themselves worthless during the long season, yet here they are with no role to play. Players like Holmes, Effross and Schmidt were wildly overrated, and failed us. Yes, I realize how savagely the injury bug bit the bullpen. That underscores how much bullpen depth means, especially in the postseason. I must say how wrong I was about Schmidt. He’s more of a last-man-put-of-the-bullpen guy or an emergency starter, not an important cog.<br /><br />I have to stand with Pocono Steve and say I’ve had enough, I want, need, something else, something less…disappointing. One WS appearance in what will be 19 years, yet Cashman will be welcomed back as will Boone. Sycophantic reporters refuse to hold their feet to the fire in the pressers. Next will be the stomach turning negotiations with Judge, which should have been wrapped up long ago. Judge will never recreates this magical season and will soon begin his long, slow injury-flecked decline. If we weren’t saddled with contracts for Cole and Stanton it would be easier to swallow. Now, we’re damned if we do, damned if we don’t. Next year we’ll 90 games and collapse in the playoffs, so I guess it really doesn’t really matter. Anyway you look at it, we lose. BTR999https://www.blogger.com/profile/06138306675136444386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-44806208085941568322022-10-16T12:23:32.335-04:002022-10-16T12:23:32.335-04:00Things could be worse: I could be a Dodgers fan ri...Things could be worse: I could be a Dodgers fan right now. <br /><br />The Yankees and Dodgers are the world champions of failure.<br /><br />And there are no guarantees that the Asstros have a failure-proof path to winning the WS. There have been way too many upsets over the last few years. The more playoff rounds MLB adds, the greater the chance of a wild card champion.DickAllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12604734658716286250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-51751885019224919882022-10-16T12:02:37.200-04:002022-10-16T12:02:37.200-04:00In answer to the $64,000 question...yes, I would j...In answer to the $64,000 question...yes, I would just as soon lose to Cleveland as to Houston.<br /><br />And no, I don't think Cleveland WILL beat the Astros. I think this is the highlight of their season, and they will be looking forward to next year. <br /><br />Houston will simply overwhelm them. And boy, are the NL playoffs setting up nicely for the 'Stros!HoraceClarke66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16965472730239358589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-90830759083161776462022-10-16T12:00:18.762-04:002022-10-16T12:00:18.762-04:00The major gaffe yesterday really was leaving Cabre...The major gaffe yesterday really was leaving Cabrera out there in left. <br /><br />Yes, why WASN'T LoCastro, at least, out there? And yes, why DON'T we have our slick-fielding SS on the roster, able to replace Falafel late in games?<br /><br />And why are Gonzalez and Hicks on the team at all?<br /><br />Sheer incompetence. HoraceClarke66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16965472730239358589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-26743276765864033402022-10-16T11:57:44.780-04:002022-10-16T11:57:44.780-04:00All true, guys, and interesting debate.
The Guard...All true, guys, and interesting debate.<br /><br />The Guardians of Traffic were 4th in the AL in ERA and 4th in (fewest) hits allowed. They have three very good starters, and a deep and excellent bullpen. They were, on the other hand, 8th in home runs allowed, so that seems to be the better way to get to them.<br /><br />On the other hand, you don't win by beating anybody's closer. Not consistently, anyway. You need to get on top of a team like Cleveland, and stay there.<br /><br />Which...we can't do, since we don't have an effective bullpen at this point. Or at least, not as effective as Cleveland's.<br /> HoraceClarke66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16965472730239358589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-38959253788261911712022-10-16T11:42:41.865-04:002022-10-16T11:42:41.865-04:00I hate to say it but it's B.
I can't roo...I hate to say it but it's B. <br /><br />I can't root for that to happen but overall the team would be better off if they lost today and fired Boone and Brain<br /><br /><br />Doug K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18127860664631924576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-85668462421942960592022-10-16T11:38:12.259-04:002022-10-16T11:38:12.259-04:00I think Cleveage puts up a better fight with Houst...<br />I think Cleveage puts up a better fight with Houston than the Yankees. Better and deeper pitching, better defense, annoying as hell. But with the Dodgers and Braves gone the Astros path to the Selig Trophy looks pretty clear.<br /><br />Also, Doug K...<br /><br />Asked if he was surprised Holmes didn't pitch in the 9th Severino said “He’s our closer, so of course I’m surprised.”<br /><br />Tight ship they've got there.<br />Mildred Lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580099481964194073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-43607723674054893902022-10-16T11:23:14.671-04:002022-10-16T11:23:14.671-04:00
What, in your opinion, would be better?
A. The Y...<br />What, in your opinion, would be better?<br /><br />A. The Yankees rallying to win this series 3-2, and going up against Houston. <br /><br />B. The NYYs LOSING tonight, ousted in 4 games -- perhaps leading to a house-cleaning (maybe even extending to GM and MGR). <br /><br />I always want to see my team win. But 2023 is hanging in the balance. The same guys who put Marwin on the roster and left Peraza off -- and who prob. would bring Aroldis back if the team makes it another round -- need to go.<br /><br />Losing is how we might get rid of them. Addition by disaster...Joe Formerlyof Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970448525840486063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-24234003922921650392022-10-16T11:21:56.703-04:002022-10-16T11:21:56.703-04:00But one more thing, I don't totally agree with...But one more thing, I don't totally agree with the notion that small ball doesn't work against flame throwers and top tier pitching. If anything, you could say that hitting liners, hitting into holes, moving runners, stealing bases sometimes work better against those kinds of pitchers. Sometimes these hard throwers and "top tier" pitchers unravel and come undone when guys get on base and start wreaking havoc. (These days, as we all know, there is very little base stealing.) As always, it depends on a lot of different factors. We shouldn't paint with too broad a brush.The Hammer of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597692828128002201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-23169242233242344572022-10-16T11:13:46.885-04:002022-10-16T11:13:46.885-04:00@ZacharyA, Yeah, okay, maybe, but then why hit Jud...@ZacharyA, Yeah, okay, maybe, but then why hit Judge #2 in the order? If following that strategy, might as well maximize your chances of Judge coming up with guys on base by hitting him #3. What if BaBoone had Judge hitting 3 last night? Would it have made a difference? Maybe.<br /><br />But it's true that last night was on the pitching. Specifically, 9th inning. And BaBoone with his dumb decisions.The Hammer of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597692828128002201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-85732786420882445072022-10-16T11:05:37.938-04:002022-10-16T11:05:37.938-04:00>small ball always beats HRs
I agree with ev...>small ball always beats HRs <br /><br />I agree with everything in the post but this comment. <br /><br />Just look at the Astros/Mariners series. Houston scored 10/13 of their runs via home run and swept the series. Every single run the Astros scored late (6th inning onward) came via the homer. <br /><br />The Yankees aren't going to be able to play small-ball against a team like Cleveland. They're a top-5 pitching staff and a top-5 defensive unit. Small ball is going to lead you no where. You're just not going to rack up a bunch of singles against guys like Emmanuel Clase and Trevor Stephan.<br /><br />It works for Cleveland because they're facing mid-tier pitchers like Clarke Schmidt and defenders like Isiah Kiner-Falefa. <br /><br />They key to beating a high-octane, top-defensive unit is to put the ball over the wall. And the Yankees actually did it successfully last night. Five runs ought to be enough to win in October.<br /><br />But we're short-handed in the bullpen, and our manager is a moron. <br /><br />If Scott Effross was healthy, you'd imagine he would've pitched the 10th inning on Friday and the 9th inning last night, and this series would look very, very different. ZacharyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137461064117359216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-1786456651681509792022-10-16T10:47:24.742-04:002022-10-16T10:47:24.742-04:00Out of all the umpteen pitchers on the roster, BaB...Out of all the umpteen pitchers on the roster, BaBoone has to call on Clarke Schmidt, a raw rookie who makes a lot of mistakes and is much better as a long man than a closer, to get the two most important outs of the season thus far? Clarke Schmidt almost blew one during the regular season against the Mets in the 9th inning, and I thought to myself back then "this guy shouldn't be used as a closer". <br /><br />Oh Clarke Schmidt, if you're going to fuck up, do it quickly, don't wait until you've got two strikes on the potential final out. That was like snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Them Yankees are the New York Bums!<br /><br />And when Wandy Peralta answered the bell for the 9th, I thought BaBoone was going too long with him. He actually got the first out. Then the double. That's when BaBoone should've taken him out. Not waiting 'til another hit. Yeah, that was horrible managing.<br /><br />So that 9th inning, we found out how effective our vaunted pitching coach is. I worried about how this guy would be able to guide young pitchers out of jams in big spots. There you go, and there goes the season!The Hammer of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597692828128002201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-90770494286562883572022-10-16T10:25:06.171-04:002022-10-16T10:25:06.171-04:00Joel Sherman asks, "Would signing Bryce Harpe...<br /><br />Joel Sherman asks, "Would signing Bryce Harper or Manny Machado have made Yankees champions?" <br /><br />The answer is yes. And what we hope is the pressure to remove Brain starts to increase. <br /><br />Also even though the Yankees "made it" to the ALDS they will still be eliminated in the first round they played in. Doug K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18127860664631924576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-21022780206992599722022-10-16T10:20:47.417-04:002022-10-16T10:20:47.417-04:00Read today that Holmes called bullshit on not bein...Read today that Holmes called bullshit on not being able to pitch. I'm guessing Boone thought they could win without him so he'd be ready to pitch today. Stupid is as stupid does. <br /><br />Sevy also took a shot at Boone. <br /><br />If Boone is losing the clubhouse it may be our best chance to see him dumped. <br />If they lose today they should pile on. He is horrible. <br /><br />Pocano -<br /><br />"That sinking feeling that you just want the stupid season to end so that you may transfer your attention to comparatively stress-free pursuits, like the Football Giants, Tex's Rangers, and the Knickerbockers!"<br /><br />This X10!<br /><br />Mildred -<br /><br />This X20! <br /><br />Doug K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18127860664631924576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-62303200098967962152022-10-16T09:51:39.046-04:002022-10-16T09:51:39.046-04:00The seven stages, as experienced by me:
1. Anger
2...The seven stages, as experienced by me:<br />1. Anger<br />2. Anger<br />3. Anger<br />4. Anger<br />5. Anger<br />6. Anger<br />7. AngerBeauregard Jackson Pickett Burnsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886798862020174617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-42271213600319796002022-10-16T09:51:17.934-04:002022-10-16T09:51:17.934-04:00"...teleport this traveling fiasco back to Go..."...teleport this traveling fiasco back to Gotham for the official bridge collapse."<br /><br />Almost worth losing the game just to read that. Almost.Publiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02675896772109095873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932285159851204335.post-50871466116329531542022-10-16T09:08:59.394-04:002022-10-16T09:08:59.394-04:00That sinking feeling that you just want the stupid...That sinking feeling that you just want the stupid season to end so that you may transfer your attention to comparatively stress-free pursuits, like the Football Giants, Tex's Rangers, and the Knickerbockers!Pocono Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03708449361281329087noreply@blogger.com