The family of Josh Hancock, a man that got blitzed, stoned and was talking on his phone when he crashed, and by the grace of God, only killed himself, is suing. Who you ask?

The restaurant. The tow truck company. The tow truck driver. The DRIVER OF THE CAR THAT BROKE DOWN.

Class all the way, those Hancocks.

In Yankee related news, I have a good feeling about this game.

He's been as bad as ever over his last two weeks. He's hit for more power of the last week, but he's still not getting on base or hitting for average.

In any case, neither one of us knows what is true. There is no question that his son screwed up. But we don't know that other parties aren't negligent.

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Funny, as I recall, George never liked Andy when he was here, and nearly traded him away on several occasions ca. '98, '99.

And when Andy was allowed to walk I have to believe that if George had wanted to keep him on, it would have happened.

Now he's gutsy.

I told you so, George.

Matthews just laced a ball into the left-center field gap in a way I think our hitters need to do far more regularly.

Par for the course with these Californias, it seems.

3-0 ...that wsa fast.

I'm all for his starting at first base.

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Or anybody, for that matter.

Much appreciation

So yes, it's true that he sometimes can pull that outside pitch, but I'm not sure that's the approach that's best over the long-run.

I feel like he'd be a lot more potent if he went the other way with that pitch, especially since he doesn't hit all that many homers in the first place.

I don't know, just my opinion.

Anyone have any thoughts?

And for that matter, I am really starting to dislike rooting for this team these days. Talk about hot and cold, its infuriating...

Playing. Much appreciation.

Have there been any GB?

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Just a little friendly advice, be careful! Peace >;)

And then Robby seemed to laze it, as he is wont to do.

Should be an error.

Maybe there is a method to it, I just can't see it.

Anyone?

Getting late early.

i can't fathom our offense is this feeble.

241 .284 .333 with men on

.100 .143 .200 RISP 2 outs

38 and william, i think you spoke too soon.

Seriously, I know Escobar can pitch, but this is a crappy loss. But I sure would really like to beat Rodriguez for once....

But I kind of expected it. Even when the Yankees are playing well, the bleepin' Halos have their number.

Could've fooled me. I really thought these guys would turn it around, but apparently it's not happening.

This goes down as yet another negative point in a decidely negative season. I don't think you can argue that they've turned a corner. If I was Cashman, I would set June 15 as a key date. If the team isn't over .500 by then and playing well, I would break it down.

The correct response to a game like this is "Don't worry guys, no rush, no urgency. You can start playing competitive baseball when you feel like it.

Randomly off the top of my head, the division is over and the WC is now less than a 50/50 proposition. I think a mangerial change very early would have made a difference, but now I think the ship needs to sink.

That said, the MLB umps are either the most comfortable or the most bitter officials in pro sports, because their questionable calls have affected more and more games the last few seasons, and seemingly getting away with it without rebuke or punishment. Again, that's a perception, but if anyone wants to provide research one way or the other, I'm all ears.

"Stern had a lot to say about Crawford. "Especially in light of similar prior acts by this official, a significant suspension is warranted. Although Joey is consistently rated as one of our top referees, he must be held accountable for his actions on the floor, and we will have further discussions with him following the season to be sure he understands his responsibilities." He went on to say Crawford "failed to meet the standards of professionalism and game management we expect of NBA referees."

The prior acts Stern is referring to Crawford's aggressive reputation. He has been known to take control with his whistle and at times overshadow the game. One incident like this occurred during Game 2 of the 2003 NBA playoffs. Crawford ejected Don Nelson of the Dallas Mavericks for not returning to his bench fast enough. He later threw out Dallas' Del Harris. The first two game of the series were rife with fouls. There were 120 personal fouls and 9 technicals called. Stern was reportedly angry at this incident because the referees brought more attention to themselves than the game itself.

Joe Crawford has been officiating National Basketball Association games for 31 years now. He has officiated 38 NBA playoff games and more than 2000 regular season games."

I was right about the years. I do recall Charles Barkley couldn't stand the man, so much so that he continued to criticize him ad naseum when he retired to the broadcasting booth. Serious question, has anything similar happened to an ump? There are some notorious ones now that could use a dose of their own medicine, but has or would Selig impose a suspension on a measurably bad umpire?

For what it's worth, what would happen if you had a commish like Stern?

Bad: Offense can't handle hot pitching, Jeter's streak ends

I hate the Angels.

The only really entertaining moment was a bunch of Red Sox fans strutting around and causing trouble. One of them got dragged away by the cops and he was quite belligerent. He almost took a swing at a cop. The Red Sox fans who remained got booed for staying after their friend was hauled off.

Otherwise the only heat at the Stadium was from the sun.

This team doesn't look good, though Wang really settled down after the 3rd and looked like his old self. He struck out 6! I think he is going to be good for us for years to come, and with Hughes and others, we might have a real team next year.

This year? Not so much.

No matter what, it's great to spend 9 innings at the Stadium, and it's always a treat to watch Mo pitch. It's like watching history.

Go Yankees.

We were in section 8. That whole thing with the Red Sox boys was amusing. I did feel bad for the kid hauled off by the cop after the cop grabbed the neck of his shirt and yanked him. I didn't see anything worthy of that kind of treatment.

Agreed that the crowd was supportive. It was clear though that Abreu is the one on the you know what list now. Smatterings of boos. If he doesn't get going they may build.

Get 'em on, move 'em over, double play or K seemed to be the saying of the day. It was pretty frustrating cheering for the big hit that never came. But eyeing the batting averages of Damon, Abreu, Minky, Melky and even the lately hot Cano on the scoreboard makes it clear that there are few currently capable of delivering the big blow. Kinda sucks.

But I also suspect, which might be a bigger reason for the lost attitudes, that some higher-ups will string this along to further damage certain people's reputations so that when they do get cut loose, there won't be a decent market for them. Crazy?

Chyll, for 161, I tip my cap to you.

167 The Tampa cabal is nothing if not petty. I don't think Cashman will take the fall for the Yanks not contending. It was bound to happen eventually. But if he does, I have no doubt he'll land on his feet somewhere - after taking a long, well-deserved vacation with his family. The folks in the biz know all about Tampa.

The second one may just let you breathe a little more.

Then again, maybe not.

Either way, one thing about children, they are the best of times, they are the worst of times.

You're very right about kids being the best of times and the worst of times (the same can also be said for marriage ;). The other thing about kids is that, even when the Yanks lose, in the most frustrating fashion, one smile from my daughter, and I feel OK. Maybe that's why I'm so optimistic about the Yanks' chances. My little girl won't let me get down.

In retrospect, I did the same for my dad, even when I wasn't a kid anymore. I'd always tell him not to worry, and never to give up, the Yanks would win. I didn't even think of that comparison until now.

Thanks, weeping, for giving me something else to smile about. Good night, all.

thats my favorite book. could you imagine sweating baseball standings in that life time? baseball should just be the gravy...

Goodnight to you too.

:)

I kid. Here's a really cool video about "The Story of the Curveball" (the best part is the snooty-voiced guy they get to play prez of Harvard).

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ak0GH3F5XHk