...and whoever's playing the Yankees - 2008 Game Thread

[Youk Of The Nation]

Originally Posted by Gom

If these guys don't start hitting, I'm going to start beating my Asian girl.

You're doing it wrong.

[jacksonianmarch]

To be honest with you, the Rays worst asset right now is their offense, which I fully expect to kick up. Their SP has always had potential. Kazmir and Shields are legit #1s. Jackson and Garza have ace stuff and right now are hot and Sonnanstine is a nice middle of the order innings eater that moves the rotation along. Add to that Percival shoring up the closers role and every other BP pitcher has shifted down a role and are working well. Their pitching has always been the problem. Now, their SP is dominant and their pen is solid. If they continue to pitch like this, then i think they can be in this thing for the long haul.

[26 to 6]

Originally Posted by TheKilo

The season is 1/4 done. We aren't the least bit concerned?

A full season consists of 162 games there buddy. Still plenttttty of Baseball to be played.

[Gom]

Kennedy may have single-handedly killed the Yankees season.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Originally Posted by 26 to 6

A full season consists of 162 games there buddy. Still plenttttty of Baseball to be played.

If you're going for the drawn out 'plenty' I think you need multiple ns', not ts'.

Verbally that translates as 'plent-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-y', which instead of coming across as sardonic or condescending, makes you sound like Shelley Duncan looks.

[TheKilo]

Originally Posted by 26 to 6

A full season consists of 162 games there buddy. Still plenttttty of Baseball to be played.

Right, I'd say about 3/4 worth?

[Jayhawk Bill]

Originally Posted by Gom

Kennedy may have single-handedly killed the Yankees season.

Well, he did suck.

That said, the Yankees have extraordinary financial resources to bring to bear, a reasonably strong MiLB system for trade fodder, and a few veterans who will perform better than they have thus far.

The Rays are for real; the Red Sox are at least as good as the Rays; the Blue Jays are another excellent team. The Yankees will be in the mix come August and September despite the competitive excellence of the AL East.

I don't know if the Yankees will reach the ALDS, but I'd almost guarantee that they'll contend.

As will, of course, the Red Sox.

[26 to 6]

Originally Posted by TheKilo

Right, I'd say about 3/4 worth?

Exactly so why would we be worried? If we're in last place then ask me if I'm worried and the answer might be different. We don't panic until there's reason to panic.

Originally Posted by Youk Of The Nation

If you're going for the drawn out 'plenty' I think you need multiple ns', not ts'.

Verbally that translates as 'plent-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-y', which instead of coming across as sardonic or condescending, makes you sound like Shelley Duncan looks.

My mistake

[Mr Crunchy]

its also about image in the bronx
think the old man isnt calling out fredo and the other bloated pink skinned fuck bag?
looking up at the sox for the past 14 months is hard for them but looking up at toronto tampa and the woeful orioles is another level of anxiety.
steinbrenner demands the back pages of the ny tabloids be his domain
if he is aware of whats going on he maybe ready for a nervous breakdown

[TheKilo]

Originally Posted by 26 to 6

Exactly so why would we be worried? If we're in last place then ask me if I'm worried and the answer might be different. We don't panic until there's reason to panic.


My mistake

Question then - when is it appropriate to be concerned?

[26 to 6]

Originally Posted by TheKilo

Question then - when is it appropriate to be concerned?

I meant to say "If we're in last place at the All Star Break...."

My bad

[Gom]

I hate Kennedy for sucking. I hate Cashman even more for not having the baseball knowledge to ascertain as much.

[Gom]

Any news on tonights game? Should I head there or stay at work?

[Jayhawk Bill]

Originally Posted by Gom

Any news on tonights game? Should I head there or stay at work?

A bad evening cheering for your favorite team at a home game beats a good evening at work. It'll be rainy, but I bet they'll get the game in:

SHORT TERM FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPTON NY
330 PM EDT FRI MAY 16 2008

CTZ005>012-NJZ002>006-011-NYZ067>081-162200-
NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-
NORTHERN NEW LONDON-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN-
SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX-SOUTHERN NEW LONDON-WESTERN PASSAIC-BERGEN-
EASTERN PASSAIC-ESSEX-HUDSON-UNION-ORANGE-PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-
BRONX-RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)-KINGS (BROOKLYN)-QUEENS-NASSAU-
NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-
330 PM EDT FRI MAY 16 2008

NOW
RAIN SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE TRI-STATE AREA
THROUGH 600 PM. THESE SHOWERS WILL GENERALLY BE LIGHT IN
INTENSITY. THERE MAY BE ISOLATED POCKETS OF MODERATE RAINFALL.
MOTORISTS SHOULD USE CAUTION AS ROADS WILL BE SLICK.

TONIGHT
PERIODS OF RAIN THIS EVENING...TAPERING OFF AFTER
MIDNIGHT. PATCHY FOG. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 90 PERCENT.

[Gom]

Thanks. Off to the stadium I go.