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The Texas Rangers Redux
2007-05-08 12:33
by Cliff Corcoran

The Yankees have won just three series thus far this year. One of them came in Minnesota and featured a strong outing from Carl Pavano. The other two were sweeps of the Indians at home and the Rangers on the road, the latter wrapping up in Texas just five days ago.

The penultimate game of that Texas series, game one of last Thursday's double header, saw Mike Wood start in place of a gimpy Kevin Millwood against Andy Pettitte. Wood and Pettitte matched each other through six innings, but two unearned runs put the Yankees on top in the end. Millwood has since landed on the disabled list (replaced by righty reliever Wes Littleton on the 25-man roster), thus tonight brings about a rematch of Wood and Pettitte on the Yankees' home turf. The odds would favor a less favorable return from Wood, which could help the Yankees remove the bad taste left in their mouths by last night's game. Then again, while the Yankees were sister-kissing the Mariners, the Rangers bounced back nicely from the Yankees' visit to Arlington by sweeping the Blue Jays by a combined score of 21-7.

Incidentally, the Yankees will follow this rematch with the Rangers by flying to Seattle to rematch with the Mariners. The schedule doesn't get this exciting again until late July when they face the Devil Rays, Royals and Orioles in three consecutive series. Wheee!

Comments (205)
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2007-05-08 13:20:00
1.   OldYanksFan
A quote from Mr. Modest about signing with the Yankees:
"Every decision you make might not make somebody else happy," he said. "I wish there were three of me. I really do."
2007-05-08 13:30:01
2.   Cliff Corcoran
1 That's not immodest. Who doesn't wish they could clone themselves and send one to work and have one stay home with the family? Cripes, I wish there were three of me too: one to work the day job, one to devote to home and family, and a third to write this blog and other assorted projects.
2007-05-08 13:37:42
3.   ny2ca2dc
2 fo sho.

Per Pete abe, Giambi batting 3rd, Abreu down to 7th. The 7-9 will be the slumping Abreu, the slumping Cano, and the bad Minky (who's sort of on a hot streak, some nice line drives last night).

Damon had some ugly hacks last night... Kruk on BBTN made the point that Damon usually releases his back hand as he swings, but last night was swingin' with both hands on the bat whole time - really ugly little flails.

I think the one thing stopping a winning bonanza is Abreu and Cano failing to get going... the pitching staff has seemed to stabilize somewhat. With this offense (if it were what it should be), we shouldn't be in so many situations for the bullpen to piss it away. Sure hope Mo will be alright - what was with all the 2-seamers last night? Think he was trying to get quick outs to save himself for a possible 2-inning appearance?

2007-05-08 13:40:14
4.   Cliff Corcoran
3 Ah, but once Abreu and Cano get hot two other guys (Giambi and Posada?) will slump. That's baseball. Three-to-seven's a pretty big demotion. It will be interesting to see how Abreu responds.
2007-05-08 13:44:14
5.   Jim Rice
Wouldn't it make more sense to to move A-Rod up to third and bat Giambi fourth? I realize hitters like to get in a certain routine, so this shakes things up less, but I'm sure Rodriguez could handle it. If anyone on the Yankees can clog the bases, it's Giambi. And then you'd have the best hitter third, too, which seems like a good idea.

Not that I want the Yankees to do what makes sense or anything.

2007-05-08 13:46:29
6.   ny2ca2dc
4 yep. Po is due for a regression, that mofo is on fire. As usual, he's underrated (and there goes my man crush again, I've got to learn to hid it better).

Richie Sexson is sucking it up, maybe we could get him now that his value is low, and reap the bounceback later. ;) I just think it would be cool to have a giant on the team - Phelps is a big guy, but Sexson's gotta just dwarf even him.

2007-05-08 13:46:56
7.   Cliff Corcoran
5 If you do that you have a stretch of five batters that includes four lefties, two sets of two back-to-back. I think Torre's trying to avoid that. That makes sense, as does putting Giambi's superior OBP skills above Rodriguez.
2007-05-08 13:50:07
8.   Cliff Corcoran
6 Been there, done that with the Unit. I honestly think Phelps could match Sexson's production at this point (which points to how much Sexson's still likely overrated) . . . if only.
2007-05-08 14:09:48
9.   Max Nomad
6 A-Rod is just as tall and thicker than Phelps. Phil Hughes is even bigger (though probably lighter).

7 Agreed.

2007-05-08 15:32:45
10.   Chyll Will
2 I read that article too; I thought he was referring to wishing not to have offended the Red Sox or Astros fans. If there were three of him, everyone could have one and be satisfied (to a certain extent.) At any rate he's here (or at least in KY), so let's go already. I can't help but think that if he doesn't get injured like everyone else (knock on wood) his presence alone lifts the young guys' competitive spirits. Maybe they run longer and harder on the treadmill? Maybe they thrust their hands deeper in the rice barrel? We'll see.
2007-05-08 15:40:46
11.   3rd gen yankee fan
MLB (and The Griddle) is reporting that Gagne has been reactivated today.
2007-05-08 16:14:11
12.   SpoonG91
Some power hitter Teixeira is, a bush league hit.
2007-05-08 16:16:56
13.   Javi Javi
Bobby Murcer is back. He's a good luck charm.
2007-05-08 16:16:57
14.   Alvaro Espinoza
12 There was a time when that was an error. Not sure when that changed. Pettitte not covering 2nd is also pretty inexcusable. That's fundamental.
2007-05-08 16:20:10
15.   Alvaro Espinoza
Hmm, certainly looked like Giambi got more of that pitch than he did. Sigh...
2007-05-08 16:23:08
16.   Jim Dean
Me, I just loooove when Sterling satrts to SHOUT: AND THERE IS GOES DEEP TO RIGHT and it's caught at the wall.

Thanks for showing up.

2007-05-08 16:35:19
17.   Alvaro Espinoza
RE: Kay

ENOUGH with yesterday's blown call! Let it go PLEASE.

2007-05-08 16:43:40
18.   OldYanksFan
Cano: 1 for 20. Ouch.
Just when our pitching gets decent, the bats die.
2007-05-08 16:44:57
19.   Max Nomad
10 I love that he'll mentor Hughes, and that Wang has always idolized him.
2007-05-08 16:46:30
20.   mschulm24
Pettite is looking good so far tonight.
2007-05-08 16:49:39
21.   OldYanksFan
MY God! Now Abreu can't catch.
2007-05-08 16:51:49
22.   SpoonG91
I smell a big hit for Sammy.
2007-05-08 16:52:09
23.   Alvaro Espinoza
21 Abreu has established that he can't make the tough catches. That was a tough catch.
2007-05-08 16:52:51
24.   SpoonG91
What did I say? Don't throw that fastball to him Andy!
2007-05-08 16:53:19
25.   Javi Javi
Man, Sammy sure looks skinnier than he use to be. Wonder why . . .
2007-05-08 16:53:41
26.   Alvaro Espinoza
Hmph, that's the 2nd time Sammy has hit the ball hard off Andy.
2007-05-08 16:54:34
27.   SpoonG91
What I gun by Cano!!!!! That excuses your hitting, and hey, when you make a great play in the field...
2007-05-08 16:54:56
28.   mschulm24
What a tag by Posada!
2007-05-08 16:55:08
29.   rsmith51
I was surprised Sammy was running there. It was closer than I expected.
2007-05-08 16:55:43
30.   OldYanksFan
VERY NICE PLAY!
Man... I glad Sosa didn't see the tape of Phelps' play at the plate.
2007-05-08 16:57:28
31.   randym77
Minky es en fuego.
2007-05-08 16:57:30
32.   rsmith51
If Minky can hit like this, he might be OK.
2007-05-08 17:00:43
33.   OldYanksFan
Minky: HOF bound?
2007-05-08 17:01:35
34.   SpoonG91
Exactly what we needed Jeets.
2007-05-08 17:02:30
35.   OldYanksFan
I likey when Jetes pulls the ball.
2007-05-08 17:03:42
36.   OldYanksFan
What? Jason? Dirt? Swing?
2007-05-08 17:06:02
37.   Alvaro Espinoza
Bonzai!
2007-05-08 17:06:16
38.   SpoonG91
Matsui with the wheeeeeeels.
2007-05-08 17:06:29
39.   randym77
Hairston's the one who can't catch. :-D
2007-05-08 17:06:45
40.   SpoonG91
Should have caught it..truedat.
2007-05-08 17:07:46
41.   Alvaro Espinoza
Someone will have to explain to me how that was an error (I agree) but Cano's wasn't in the 1st inning.
2007-05-08 17:07:53
42.   Jim Dean
Why is it that Sterling is telling me that "HE MAKES THE CATCH" while the stadium crowd is cheering?

I'm sorry. This is plain misery. I'm going to start listening to the away broadcast now.

2007-05-08 17:08:14
43.   zanderthegreat
It was an error.
2007-05-08 17:10:20
44.   zanderthegreat
Matsui blasted it.
2007-05-08 17:10:24
45.   Matt J
42: between that and his 1st inning "HIGH.. FAR... CAUGHT" thing, I'm right behind you.
2007-05-08 17:12:32
46.   zanderthegreat
45 Use the brackets [##] Yeah, he is off today, usually John can call those things.
2007-05-08 17:13:39
47.   zanderthegreat
Where is everyone? We need something big like the clemens announcement to get the banterers going.
2007-05-08 17:14:23
48.   Matt J
46 Ah, thanks. A bit new to this.
2007-05-08 17:17:49
49.   Alvaro Espinoza
43 Game boxscore has 0 errors for the Yanks.
2007-05-08 17:20:49
50.   zanderthegreat
49 No, it was an error on the rangers.
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2007-05-08 17:20:54
51.   randym77
Minky: you can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him.
2007-05-08 17:21:05
52.   Matt J
Who is this batting 9th, and what have you done with our Mienkiewicz?
2007-05-08 17:21:44
53.   Jersey
Minky AGAIN. I may have misjudged you buddy!

Or not.

2007-05-08 17:22:32
54.   zanderthegreat
Cmon cap. You got this guy.
2007-05-08 17:23:09
55.   randym77
52 Check the clubhouse for pods.
2007-05-08 17:23:10
56.   zanderthegreat
Called it. Bad baserunning by damon.
2007-05-08 17:23:36
57.   Jersey
JEEET jeet jeet
2007-05-08 17:24:06
58.   zanderthegreat
55 Maybe he is made of an edible vegetable matter! Lets eat it.
2007-05-08 17:24:19
59.   Alvaro Espinoza
56 How so?
2007-05-08 17:24:44
60.   seamus
56 didn't bowa send him though?
2007-05-08 17:25:27
61.   Jim Dean
Did Bowa send him? Or did Damon run on his own?

It seems like last year Bowa didn't get one guy thrown out. This year there have been a bunch.

2007-05-08 17:25:35
62.   randym77
Whoah, Minky!
2007-05-08 17:25:35
63.   Alvaro Espinoza
Ohhhhhhhhh... vintage Victor Zambrano on the hill in Toronto tonight!
2007-05-08 17:25:54
64.   Alvaro Espinoza
Meh, Giambi could have made that play too.

NOT!!!

2007-05-08 17:26:18
65.   zanderthegreat
Wow, nice heads up play!
2007-05-08 17:26:27
66.   3rd gen yankee fan
ummmm, wow Minky.
2007-05-08 17:26:43
67.   mschulm24
56 in that situation it is always the 3rd base coach's decision.
2007-05-08 17:26:54
68.   Matt J
Sweet Mother McCreedy... Minky may just be thawing my cold, cold heart.
2007-05-08 17:27:16
69.   rsmith51
Has power from the left side???????????????????
2007-05-08 17:29:04
70.   Alvaro Espinoza
Is that #23 in disguise at 1B tonight?
2007-05-08 17:29:09
71.   zanderthegreat
holy s*, he is really good at first!
2007-05-08 17:29:50
72.   randym77
Minky's a stud. Carrying the team on offense and defense tonight.
2007-05-08 17:30:16
73.   zanderthegreat
[60,67] Yeah, you're right, my mistake.
2007-05-08 17:32:05
74.   Jersey
Nice inning, we might get 7 out of Pettitte....
2007-05-08 17:32:23
75.   Simone
How is that crow tasting all you Doug M doubters? LOL! Hey, the guy is having some seriously good luck we should enjoy it!
2007-05-08 17:33:19
76.   Alvaro Espinoza
A-bomb!

Nice...

2007-05-08 17:33:34
77.   zanderthegreat
Ho yeah, hes back with the power!
2007-05-08 17:33:54
78.   mschulm24
A-GOD is back!
2007-05-08 17:34:25
79.   tommyl
Hobbs is back
2007-05-08 17:34:32
80.   nyyfan22
Hmmm.. I wonder if someone told Michael Kay that Arod's last name is Rodriguez and not Rodgeriquez.

Ooops, nevermind. Back to the old way with the HR call.

2007-05-08 17:34:32
81.   Jersey
76 Been a couple weeks since we saw that
2007-05-08 17:34:35
82.   Simone
Alex!
2007-05-08 17:36:35
83.   zanderthegreat
81 April 23rd I think.
2007-05-08 17:36:39
84.   OldYanksFan
The world is a better place now
2007-05-08 17:38:11
85.   OldYanksFan
75 I was about to say when Minky passes Cano, Damon or Abreu in OPS, we may have to lay off him. Stinky Minky becomes Glove Doug
2007-05-08 17:38:59
86.   OldYanksFan
Good think as CyBeckett and the Sox are stomping Toronto.
2007-05-08 17:39:05
87.   3rd gen yankee fan
Well, we wanted the offense to wake up, we got it.
2007-05-08 17:44:14
88.   zanderthegreat
[86} Whassa score?
2007-05-08 17:46:17
89.   Alvaro Espinoza
Save some for tomorrow, boys!
2007-05-08 17:46:48
90.   Jersey
88 8-1 BOS...
2007-05-08 17:46:48
91.   mschulm24
88 8-1 boston in the sixth
2007-05-08 17:46:50
92.   3rd gen yankee fan
This is the Bizarro Mtgdghgaygdgauai.
2007-05-08 17:51:11
93.   Zack
just checked in. Abreu batting low in the order, Pettitte on his game as is the offense, alright!

Too bad every single fantasy player i benched for today has a HR, sigh...

2007-05-08 18:03:18
94.   Max Nomad
MAN I can't wait for Beckett's inevitable implosion.
2007-05-08 18:05:21
95.   zanderthegreat
94 Yeah, that will be nice. Shut up those people at school.
2007-05-08 18:06:58
96.   tommyl
Any word on Giambi?
2007-05-08 18:07:21
97.   zanderthegreat
96 What about him?
2007-05-08 18:11:25
98.   Al Rogers
when it rains pours.

preetty dry last nite.

moving Giambino and Zilla up was nice

2007-05-08 18:11:44
99.   rabid stan
94 I'm worried that won't happen this year. He seems to be pitching this year, using his secondary stuff; you know, not being so much of a meat-head.

The Yankees have had him in their back pocket since he came to Boston though, so there's that.

2007-05-08 18:13:07
100.   zanderthegreat
Andy should be able to get out of this inning. If he can we got proctor to finish.
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2007-05-08 18:14:28
101.   Zack
99 Meh, it will happen, in one form or another. if he does put it together this year, it will be for the first time (at which point of course ESPN etc will anoint him the best pitcher ever). I imagine he'll get hurt or tired or break down or something, as will fatty Schilling etc...
2007-05-08 18:15:42
102.   Max Nomad
95 Or at work, depending on your age. ;)
2007-05-08 18:15:56
103.   Al Rogers
https://bronxbanter.baseballtoaster.com/archives/655736.html#92

you mean, future Yankee monument Mtgdghgaygdgauai.

2007-05-08 18:16:43
104.   Simone
Bravo, Andy!
2007-05-08 18:19:11
105.   Zack
Two 7 inning starts in a row, wowza!
2007-05-08 18:22:12
106.   rabid stan
101 I think there will be a correction, right now his HR/Fly percentage is a vanishingly small 3.4%. Like BABIP, this is something pitchers don't have a lot of control over, usually. League average is around 11%.

But he is better than he showed last year, when his numbers were inflated by an equally ridiculous 17.4% HR/Fly rate, which was otherwise surrounded by better or at least unexceptional peripherals.

2007-05-08 18:25:59
107.   rabid stan
Heads up, Robbie.
2007-05-08 18:29:32
108.   Max Nomad
106 And what were his percentages up to this point last year? He's always been a hot starter to the season. I'm sure he'll be better than last year, but he was so awful last year, that's not hard.
2007-05-08 18:30:41
109.   Zack
Ahh, Proctor in a 7 run game. Maybe this is when we should be tossing Viz out there and saving Proctor for closer games?
2007-05-08 18:31:53
110.   mschulm24
109 Might as well use Proctor before he is suspended.
2007-05-08 18:34:24
111.   rabid stan
If he's been a hot starter it's because he's usually not injured yet early in the year.

His big problem has been blisters, and Beckett-boosters will tell you this has saved his arm from overwork and bodes well for his health in the long run.

He should be entering his prime now and reaping these supposed benefits. It'll be interesting to see whether this theory pans out.

2007-05-08 18:35:11
112.   zanderthegreat
102 Yeah, but i doubt you get teased, like, {nasal voice} haha, how bout them yinkees, hehe, haha, loooserrs.{end nasal voice} Well, Pettite did prove he can be as good as Beckette, so there is another weapon in my multi- faceted arsenal. (haha, big words to say, The yankees are good.)
2007-05-08 18:36:12
113.   Paul in Boston
May I just say that this game is the necessary anecdote to last night?

And an observation, it's typical this year for us to lose a close one then have a big win, or vice versa. Good for the run differential, bad for the W-L record.

2007-05-08 18:36:55
114.   zanderthegreat
101 Same here ,I think both pitchers will be down to about 70% of what they are now by the All-star break.
2007-05-08 18:40:55
115.   pistolpete
113 Did you mean 'antidote'..?
2007-05-08 18:45:26
116.   JL25and3
109No - that's just what they'll be expecting us to do!
2007-05-08 18:50:11
117.   Paul in Boston
115 Of course, thanks for the correction. Writing on my mind...
2007-05-08 18:51:02
118.   RIYank
A-Rod finally hits the ball onto the field of play! First time tonight.
2007-05-08 18:54:22
119.   OldYanksFan
who's got the 9th? Bruney? Viz?
2007-05-08 18:55:01
120.   Max Nomad
When's the last time a game thread failed to reach 150 posts?
2007-05-08 18:55:06
121.   rabid stan
Viz was warming.
2007-05-08 18:56:22
122.   rabid stan
120 Readership is obviously in the toilet.

Alex, Cliff & co. should pack it up.

2007-05-08 18:58:13
123.   Zack
Hmm, would still prefer to see Viz here rather than Henn, especially since that means we'll see Viz tomorrow when it might be a closer game
2007-05-08 18:59:25
124.   pistolpete
Ugh, stop dicking around, Henn.
2007-05-08 18:59:38
125.   Max Nomad
Overbay just Ked looking with the bases loaded down 7 in the 8th
2007-05-08 18:59:52
126.   seamus
123 yeah, putting proctor in made sense with the suspension coming. Henn? Let him rest...
2007-05-08 19:00:11
127.   Zack
Wow, matsui seemed to kind of nonchalant that there
2007-05-08 19:01:06
128.   Zack
Oh good, now Bruney is up, loets burn him too! Still no Viz
2007-05-08 19:02:27
129.   RIYank
123 One more baserunner and you'll probably get your wish.
2007-05-08 19:04:11
130.   RIYank
Oh, Bruney. Cripes.
But Henn is gonna finish okay, so it doesn't matter.
2007-05-08 19:06:46
131.   Jersey
120,122 Probably emotional hangover from the Rocket/Hughes news(es). Lord knows I can barely keep my head off the keyboard.
2007-05-08 19:08:01
132.   rabid stan
Hey, Andy won.
2007-05-08 19:08:31
133.   Jersey
HEEEE struckhimout

Yankees win. THAAAAAAAA Yankees WIN

2007-05-08 19:09:19
134.   Shaun P
131 I'm working, but I'll contribute to the fight for 150!

Looks like things went well tonight. Now if only Toronto would come back . . .

2007-05-08 19:10:23
135.   Simone
I just saw Doug M's two outstanding plays at 1st on ESPN. Along with his offense, Doug M was the man tonight.
2007-05-08 19:11:27
136.   RIYank
131 Newses. Hee he.
My friend, an immigrant, asked me today how many Starbuckses I thought there were in downtown Boston.

Yo, who has starting pitching problems?

Night, Banterers. Let's beat 'em up again tomorrow. Rangers' bullpen is worn down already...

2007-05-08 19:18:14
137.   Max Nomad
136 Poor Mahay took one for the team both times the Yanks opened a series against Texas.
2007-05-08 19:20:34
138.   Chyll Will
What the hell? I came back from a big plate of spaghetti for this? The Yankees win and there are only 138 posts??? This will never do, no-no, this will never do. On to 150 ladies and gentlemen!!! Chee-ARRR-juh!!
2007-05-08 19:22:28
139.   Jersey
I just noticed Matthews Jr is batting 3rd for the Halos. What's that about??
2007-05-08 19:23:20
140.   Max Nomad
138 No crickets?

139 Figgins must be back

2007-05-08 19:24:18
141.   Chyll Will
139 Are they missing anybody?
2007-05-08 19:25:33
142.   Chyll Will
140 No crickets til after 150...
2007-05-08 19:26:23
143.   Chyll Will
Anyone wanna handle a recap? I missed the entire game again...
2007-05-08 19:26:40
144.   Bama Yankee
Who is Cricket Garcia?
2007-05-08 19:27:25
145.   Jersey
Garrett "Decline Phase" Anderson is hurt...but Vladdy's in there batting 4th.
2007-05-08 19:28:16
146.   Bama Yankee
143 All you need to know is that Minky was on fire at the plate and with the glove...
2007-05-08 19:28:59
147.   Chyll Will
144 Did she play tambourine or second fiddle?
2007-05-08 19:29:27
148.   Zack
Beckett has faced pretty much the worst offenses this year other than us (whom he didn't do so well against), so as per our earlier conversation, when he starts going against some tougher lineups, it will be interesting. Speaking of which, what ARE the tough lineups in the AL besides the Yanks/Sox? The Twins I guess, Cleveland, and the Rays? Yeesh, so much for that tougher hitting league...

Chyll, all you need to know is Andy pitched 7 and finally got a win, A-God made an appearance, and Bobby A hit 7th...

2007-05-08 19:30:05
149.   Zack
Ooh, ooh, only two to go. Do I waste #50 on something silly, or let someone else take it. Hmmmm...
2007-05-08 19:30:46
150.   Chyll Will
146 Keep that up and we'll have to start calling him 'Doug Monopoly'...
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2007-05-08 19:31:19
151.   Zack
Darn, Chyll took advantage of my indecision and stole it from under me. So be it...
2007-05-08 19:32:12
152.   Chyll Will
Ooooh, sorry Zack!
2007-05-08 19:32:18
153.   Jersey
148 Detroit...Toronto...
2007-05-08 19:33:59
154.   Bama Yankee
147 Both, and she also makes a strange chirping noise by rubbing her legs together...
2007-05-08 19:35:52
155.   Chyll Will
All I need to know, all I need to know... is this the CIA? >;)
2007-05-08 19:39:06
156.   Chyll Will
154 Madonna does that, too. But is that worth $300 a ticket?
2007-05-08 19:47:29
157.   Chyll Will
Are you guys ROFL or so disgusted that you've flung your keyboards to Des Moines and called it a night? Or should I wait for that one to settle in?
2007-05-08 19:52:56
158.   Chyll Will
155 oh...(uh-oh!)
2007-05-08 19:53:09
159.   Bama Yankee
157 That 156 was funny, there was just no way to top that...
2007-05-08 20:04:36
160.   Shaun P
156 As we used to say in college, "Quote of the day!"

Well done Chyll. It spoils the joke, but what is 155 about?

Wow, if this thread hits 200 posts by morning, props to whoever makes it happen.

2007-05-08 20:07:06
161.   Chyll Will
159 Ah. Well here she comes then. G'night, folks!

(cricket, cricket...)
[ironically with phony British accent]

2007-05-08 20:10:27
162.   Chyll Will
160 That information is classified.

(cricket, cricket)
[with no irony...]

2007-05-08 20:20:58
163.   Zack
Maybe I can do it singlehandedly tonight. Every 30 minutes or so I'll post something, just to see if people are checking in. This, of course, instead of doing the work to meet my tomorrow deadline (the glories of being in Academia is that all deadlines are arbitrary, and almost all are self-imposed, no?)
2007-05-08 20:32:12
164.   Chyll Will
...zzzzz um, no; but good luck with that >;) zzzzz...
2007-05-08 21:27:16
165.   Max Nomad
148 Texas, White Sox, Orioles (sorta, but on par with the Twinkies), too. That's about it. Maybe you could push for the Angels. There aren't other teams because he Yanks have all the hitters! :P

Blame A-Rod.

2007-05-08 21:28:03
166.   Max Nomad
163 One
2007-05-08 21:28:22
167.   Max Nomad
163 could
2007-05-08 21:28:29
168.   Max Nomad
163 cheat
2007-05-08 21:28:38
169.   Max Nomad
163 as
2007-05-08 21:28:47
170.   Max Nomad
163 well.
2007-05-08 21:35:41
171.   Zack
Up to 170, unless Alex and Cliff do a delayed post, it doesn't seem likely to reach 200 tonight, bummer.
2007-05-08 21:36:03
172.   Zack
On the other hand, there are a few of us dedicated late night crew members...
2007-05-08 21:36:53
173.   Max Nomad
171 Whaddya mean?! Never give up, never surrender!

I always liked that movie, but it seems that each time I see it it reveals more flaws. Eh.

2007-05-08 21:44:36
174.   Max Nomad
Well, I can't do it on my own...

Where's those damn crickets when you need'em!

2007-05-08 21:51:23
175.   Max Nomad
175 So close, and yet so far away...
2007-05-08 21:51:50
176.   Max Nomad
OK, fine, I'll do some research and come back with some interesting articles and tid bits.
2007-05-08 21:52:43
177.   Max Nomad
Ah, and I see in my hallucinations that I've gone and referred back to the post I posted. Eh? I'm tired...

Must.....get to.....200.....

2007-05-08 21:53:48
178.   Max Nomad
What do people think of firstinning.com? It's under going renovations now, but I think it's pretty neat. It's useful to see what players might become, and also cool to see the minors stats of our current stars.
2007-05-08 21:56:25
179.   Max Nomad
Speaking of Minors, Steven Jackson was the Man tonight at AAA.

Line: 7.1, 4 H, 1 Unearned Run, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR

2007-05-08 21:57:59
180.   Max Nomad
Hardball Times' follow up to Hughes' mechanics article:

http://tinyurl.com/3277va

Here's the original article from a couple weeks back:

http://tinyurl.com/2pwmz9

2007-05-08 21:59:11
181.   Max Nomad
19 more...
2007-05-08 22:08:14
182.   Max Nomad
The Pirates won in 15 innings at Wrigley just a few minutes ago. And while Piniella used his closer, the Pirates manager (I don't know who he is) saved Solomon Torres until the Bucs took the lead in the 15th on a bases loaded SF. Torre always wrong?

I think the Pirates are a good team with good pitching, and in a weak NL have a fighting chance for once in a long time.

2007-05-08 22:09:02
183.   Max Nomad
OK, I give up, I'm really tired and obviously alone. Alas, I tried.

Hope you all are enlightened by morning. Fare thee well.

2007-05-08 22:31:43
184.   Zack
Sorry Max, I was sticking to my half hour work, you did some mighty fine posting, but I really can't say the Pirates are any good
2007-05-08 22:32:02
185.   Zack
Although Ian Snell has helped my fantasy team a lot this year, a steal for me thus far.
2007-05-08 22:33:08
186.   thelarmis
hey max & zack - i'm up! doing late nite laundry. where's yankz?

great win tonite, love pettitte going 7! glavine got #294, barry #745, griffey #568 and micah owings his 2nd victory, in extra innings relief.

i hope bobby stays lower in the order for this texas series. maybe get him going a bit better and get a-rod hot again...

2007-05-08 22:35:56
187.   Zack
Nolt sure what to make of the whole mechanics thing. I was in the belief his mechanics were sound, and I still think they are. the comparison to Wright is worrisome I guess, but I'm sure you could compare his mechanics to a hundred other pitchers favorably, so who knows. Maybe Roger can help with that too.
2007-05-08 22:39:13
188.   Zack
186 Hey, another late night crew member! Welcome, welcome...

I should amend my last comment to say I am not worried about Prince Phillip and his mechanics at all...

So with Glavine almost certain to get 300 this season, and Randy most likely next season, are is they the last for awhile? I don't think Moose gets there and I think hes the closest besides those two...thoughts?

2007-05-08 22:57:53
189.   thelarmis
yes, glav definitely gets 300...and soon. he'll probably hang 'em up after this season. milestone-wise, the only thing left for him is 3,000 k's and he just won't get there...

yeah, randolph johnstone will get to 300 next season...

nope, i don't think anyone else gets there. probably ever...

i agree with you that moose is certainly closest and has the best shot, but it's not too realistic. let's say he gets to 350 this year. well, he better - he's only 10 away! he's been hitting the DL each season, pretty much, for a short stay. let's say he finishes his contract w/ us at about 265 wins. he'll be a 40-yr. old pitcher looking for a gig. i'm not sure the yanks will have him back and i'm not so sure he'd care to go elsewhere. i'm not sure a reunion tour w/ the Oreo's would be too fruitful. he's an east coast/near Pa. guy. sooo, that essentially leaves two teams - pirates & phils. as you alluded to before, the pirates just aren't that good, so he wouldn't rack up too many W's there. phillies have been inconsistent and play in a band box. if moose does hang on - somewhere - let's say, 1 or 2 extra seasons, i think he ends up somewhere in the 280's, like a handful of other pitchers.

pedro will reach 3,000 k's as soon as he returns (he's only 2 away) and smoltz should get there early next season. he'll reach 200 victories soon (only a few away). smoltz vs. maddux here in the atl. tomorrow nite. should be fun! too bad i've got to teach...

here's an interesting thought. pettitte has a player option for next season. if he remains healthy, i think he's back again in '08. rajah hasn't said he won't comeback yet again. i think if andy does, rocket might be back next season, too...

2007-05-08 23:33:02
190.   3rd gen yankee fan
Wow, you guys really ARE going for 200! Okay I'll post then, just to say how happy I am that Pettitte went seven (SEVEN!!!) and we only burned 3 pitchers tonight! Amazing! I gotta go watch Minky's 1B play highlights...
2007-05-08 23:34:26
191.   3rd gen yankee fan
184 I called the Cubs losing in the 11th.
2007-05-08 23:42:50
192.   3rd gen yankee fan
Anyone think we'll see Gagne this series?
2007-05-08 23:44:13
193.   thelarmis
nice to see you 3rd gen.

giambi is out for tomorrow. he's got bone spurs in his foot and it ouches him a bit. shouldn't be too bad though...

looks like we might fall short of 200. oh well. nite...

2007-05-08 23:45:15
194.   thelarmis
192 if we do see him, let's hope it's a non-save situation and washington just wants him to get in a game to get some work in...
2007-05-08 23:47:12
195.   Zack
I think we might see Gagne, but he'll probably get injured walking to the pitching mound. At least he tries though, right? That's why I find it so laughable tha tthe media is always ready to annoint the "next" Mo or whoever: closers just seem to have such a short shelf life (mostly because most of them aren't that great). Save Mo and Hoffman, and Wagner to a lesser extent, most closers don't seem to survive, weird.

Up to 193 now huh? So we covered the 300 wins debate, but how about all those guys who are gonna hit 500 home runs with the next year? And somehow I keep managing to forget that Griffey is already over 500...

2007-05-08 23:47:48
196.   Zack
Can we get four more in, I think no problemo
2007-05-08 23:48:04
197.   Zack
Maybe I'll just do it myself and let everyone else go to bed
2007-05-08 23:50:00
198.   3rd gen yankee fan
195 I agree. It's what pisses me off so much when the Sox fans talk about Papsmear as the greatest closah evah. Ahem. Let the kid prove himself over time.
2007-05-08 23:50:32
199.   3rd gen yankee fan
198 IF he can.
2007-05-08 23:51:05
200.   Zack
Anyone else see that the Yanks banned alcohol in both clubhouses? I love that baseball stille ven allowed that, its just so like baseball...
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2007-05-08 23:51:37
201.   3rd gen yankee fan
I'm excited about Arod hitting 500 home runs; I never got to watch anyone I cared about hitting 500.

time for bed!

2007-05-08 23:51:55
202.   Zack
Oh darn, I just blew it without realizing it...oh well, 200 it is! horray for us and our time wasting! Now I can go to bed...
2007-05-08 23:52:55
203.   3rd gen yankee fan
200 Wow they did? Had this conversation with my bf the other night, it's so reactionary, and grown men are gonna go what they're gonna do.
2007-05-09 04:06:11
204.   seamus
well, as i figured, once we got some guys off of the DL, the pitching should stabilize.
2007-05-09 04:59:21
205.   yankz
Sorry guys, I passed out early.

Seeing Carlos Gomez trying to save face was funny. Had to hurt his career, releasing an article about how a kid is overrated the day before the kid almost throws a no-hitter.

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