I think so much of what draws heads into the comments section is the energy, the tension of contention. It's a release, a way to cope with the stress of watching and rooting. Not that Bronx Banter posters are fair weather, but the pulse of the game thread section is naturally going to fall off once the games are meaningless. I think that's what has been happening the past couple of weeks. Seems only natural. Still, the light is always on for those who care to schmooze...or not.
3 Absolutely...the game thread is a vehicle for expressing the emotion that builds up when you watch a game. When the team is going well, it's a place to express joy. It's even better when things are going poorly, however, because it can be a cathartic experience (which is why I never understand when some complain when the tone gets a little negative).
These game have no emotion, so naturally most aren't going to feel compelled to post. I know I'm in that boat, even though I have kept on watching.
My fondest memories of this site are from September 2005. When the Yankees came back from something like six games back, the season came down to the last series against the Sox, and every game in September was like a playoff game. I was here every night. The month was exhausting, but exhilarating.
One of the highlights of that month was three years ago tomorrow - the game where Wang had nine assists, and Bubba hit a walkoff homer. We were so wired after that game most of us stayed up to see the Sox lose to Tampa. And many were talking about maybe getting together at a bar somewhere.
It was a Monday night, I had to be at work early the next day, but I was too excited to sleep, and so was here, reading comments and commenting. And was back the next evening, butt dragging but unable to stay away.
10 I look at griffey and think about what a bitter SOB he still is over Billy Martin throwing him out of the clubhouse. Its a bit hard to feel sorry for him with the comments he made this summer about the stadium and the Yanks.
As to the Banter I figure things might pick up come the postseason. I also recall the hot stove getting warm round these parts last year.
Junior is okay by me. He was a jerk in his youth, and still has a temper. (He got in a bit a fracas with Reds fans shortly before being traded. He apologized.)
But he didn't juice.
And I always thought this story was cool:
http://tinyurl.com/4lxtsv
Last year on Sept. 11., the Reds had Katrina Marino and her children throw out the first pitch, which Griffey caught.
Did anyone catch the name of the guy who threw out the first pitch? He is the oldest living ballplayer, 102! He was a wonderful little guy. Pudge and Posada walked him out, and he took his time it was great. YES treated the moment as a routine thing but I thought it was really magical.
It's a tad depressing knowing that we're watching a possible playoff team tonight. Bollocks! 16 Didn't catch the name, but did see it. I didn't realize he was that wise. Holy cow.
Anyone seen this?
"Rep. Dennis Kucinich said Thursday he found 'waste and abuse of public dollars' in the financing of the new stadium under construction in the South Bronx. Kucinich is an Ohio Democrat who heads a House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee. He charged that city officials misrepresented to the IRS the value of the property, helping them to get special tax deals from the federal government and in effect dumping the cost of construction onto taxpayers."
[25}"Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., said her hometown of Los Angeles has gone without a professional football team for decades because city officials are unwilling to pay for a new stadium."
19 what still flumoxes me is the yanks have basically played well against the white sox and rays and okay against the twins and red sox (we obviously can't put the angels on that list).
i would not be feeling too good about the post season if i am white sox fan though.
29 Is it any wonder that K-Rod broke the saves record?
0 I'm thinking Girardi should just start Moose every other game after Sunday. Get him 20 no matter what. It's not like his arm can be getting too tired.
15 Billy Martin's been dead for years though, junior should lighten up and move on. I think I saw his Dad at old timers day; if he's cool, why can't Jr be cool?
I saw Miranda bat in Rochester a few weeks ago and he looked like an absolute beast (size wise). On the boob tube he looks like a regular ballplayer. Unfortunately, he makes the Big-G look like a Mattingly-Hernandez clone.
41 At the very least, 18 ties his Yankee season high, which was set way back in 2002. If he gets 19, he sets his Yankee high and ties his career mark. Not bad for a washed up pitcher.
MOOSE for desert!
I think Moose got pretty UNlucky this year. A pitcher can't expect to Win all of their 'quality starts', but here's what Moose had this year.
In THREE of his loses, he had Quality starts, giving up (ER/IP) 2/6, 2/6, 2/8.... so there were REAL quality starts, for a combined ERA of 2.70!
In his no decisions, he had FOUR Quality starts, giving up (ER/IP) 2/6, 2/8, 3/7, 2/7 .... so there were three REAL quality starts, for a combined ERA in those 4 no-decisions of 2.89!
So there are SEVEN games that could easily have been Won.... for a combined ERA over those 7 of 2.81.
Seven games.... 2.81 ERA.... for ZERO wins. BRUTAL. He could be 21 and 9 now and still have been unlucky!
I can almost forgive the Yanks for missing the PS. It had to happenb some time. Buy man-oh-man did they let Moose down.
I mean a 21 and 9 record on a .536 team is amazing. (although Cliff Lee, 22/2/2.41, on a team under .500 is just stunning)!!!
I don't expect Moose to be this good in 2009, but I believe he will be solid, maybe better then league average. He will be a fine #5. Andy? The Yanks have to think hard about Andy in 2009. I wonder.... it would be nice to have some insurance.... could Andy be in the BP next year... long man or whatever, and then join the SR if we have a rash of injuries/disappointments?
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For Moose or for this game thread...
Better luck next time, kid.
These game have no emotion, so naturally most aren't going to feel compelled to post. I know I'm in that boat, even though I have kept on watching.
My fondest memories of this site are from September 2005. When the Yankees came back from something like six games back, the season came down to the last series against the Sox, and every game in September was like a playoff game. I was here every night. The month was exhausting, but exhilarating.
One of the highlights of that month was three years ago tomorrow - the game where Wang had nine assists, and Bubba hit a walkoff homer. We were so wired after that game most of us stayed up to see the Sox lose to Tampa. And many were talking about maybe getting together at a bar somewhere.
It was a Monday night, I had to be at work early the next day, but I was too excited to sleep, and so was here, reading comments and commenting. And was back the next evening, butt dragging but unable to stay away.
not surprisingly there has been a lot more passion about the stadium and other topics lately.
though if mosse is able to pull a win out it adds an element to it all.
As to the Banter I figure things might pick up come the postseason. I also recall the hot stove getting warm round these parts last year.
But he didn't juice.
And I always thought this story was cool:
http://tinyurl.com/4lxtsv
Last year on Sept. 11., the Reds had Katrina Marino and her children throw out the first pitch, which Griffey caught.
16 Didn't catch the name, but did see it. I didn't realize he was that wise. Holy cow.
http://tinyurl.com/3kwr9m
i thought it was cool too.
here's the yankee press release about it.
http://tinyurl.com/4eusy4
"Rep. Dennis Kucinich said Thursday he found 'waste and abuse of public dollars' in the financing of the new stadium under construction in the South Bronx. Kucinich is an Ohio Democrat who heads a House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee. He charged that city officials misrepresented to the IRS the value of the property, helping them to get special tax deals from the federal government and in effect dumping the cost of construction onto taxpayers."
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3595265
I guess the Rams don't count?
i would not be feeling too good about the post season if i am white sox fan though.
0 I'm thinking Girardi should just start Moose every other game after Sunday. Get him 20 no matter what. It's not like his arm can be getting too tired.
34 of course...thanks. recently saw Mel on "Curb Your Enthusiasm"..hysterical..when are new episodes coming?
Great seeing that broad smile on Moose's face after he came out.
Hey, even if he doesn't get 20, 18 or 19 is pretty damn nice too!
How about Miranda with 2 walks?
Cervelli also made his MLB debut, though without a plate appearance to show for it. I think we'll see both of them quite a bit next summer.
I think Moose got pretty UNlucky this year. A pitcher can't expect to Win all of their 'quality starts', but here's what Moose had this year.
In THREE of his loses, he had Quality starts, giving up (ER/IP) 2/6, 2/6, 2/8.... so there were REAL quality starts, for a combined ERA of 2.70!
In his no decisions, he had FOUR Quality starts, giving up (ER/IP) 2/6, 2/8, 3/7, 2/7 .... so there were three REAL quality starts, for a combined ERA in those 4 no-decisions of 2.89!
So there are SEVEN games that could easily have been Won.... for a combined ERA over those 7 of 2.81.
Seven games.... 2.81 ERA.... for ZERO wins. BRUTAL. He could be 21 and 9 now and still have been unlucky!
I can almost forgive the Yanks for missing the PS. It had to happenb some time. Buy man-oh-man did they let Moose down.
I mean a 21 and 9 record on a .536 team is amazing. (although Cliff Lee, 22/2/2.41, on a team under .500 is just stunning)!!!
I don't expect Moose to be this good in 2009, but I believe he will be solid, maybe better then league average. He will be a fine #5. Andy? The Yanks have to think hard about Andy in 2009. I wonder.... it would be nice to have some insurance.... could Andy be in the BP next year... long man or whatever, and then join the SR if we have a rash of injuries/disappointments?
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