tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post520915725670865390..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Thursday 08/02 A.M. Quickie:Minneapolis, Cubs in 1st, VY KO, StubHub, More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-6738625683874814012007-08-02T18:03:00.000-04:002007-08-02T18:03:00.000-04:00The more important point is that Spencer really on...The more important point is that Spencer really only was great for the last two weeks of September, excluding one monster game in August. Sure, Duncan can be great for a two-week stretch...but I can't see him doing it for two months.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764597535956025803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-76944452650767522072007-08-02T15:05:00.000-04:002007-08-02T15:05:00.000-04:00Ahhh, the Tribe finally wins.Ahhh, the Tribe finally wins.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-25202640097753542002007-08-02T14:22:00.000-04:002007-08-02T14:22:00.000-04:008-8 tie game!8-8 tie game!Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158660136368665061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-43877537328372885282007-08-02T14:06:00.000-04:002007-08-02T14:06:00.000-04:00Yeah, it's already 8-4 in that game.Yeah, it's already 8-4 in that game.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-30019212122713074802007-08-02T14:01:00.000-04:002007-08-02T14:01:00.000-04:00CM, that's just sporting the White Sox a chance wi...CM, that's just sporting the White Sox a chance with the way the Yankees are hitting. The game will be 14-12 by the end. <BR/><BR/>When are they calling up Joba?ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-71691326472335801142007-08-02T13:49:00.000-04:002007-08-02T13:49:00.000-04:00early dud - Roger Clemens out after 1.2 Innings - ...early dud - Roger Clemens out after 1.2 Innings - Yankees Down 8-0 with 2 outs in the 2nd.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-35133177668785113582007-08-02T13:01:00.000-04:002007-08-02T13:01:00.000-04:00NDYanksfan, Sparty is right. Spencer was called up...NDYanksfan, Sparty is right. Spencer was called up in September of 1998 the year the Yankees won 114 games so how did Spencer help them that year?futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175243502967953702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-5985546883770601542007-08-02T12:52:00.001-04:002007-08-02T12:52:00.001-04:00@ dan: Do Not, I repeat, Do Not jinx my Cubbies. T...@ dan: Do Not, I repeat, Do Not jinx my Cubbies. There is a lot of baseball remaining.chitown italianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005966579859344446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-42289245336085009012007-08-02T12:52:00.000-04:002007-08-02T12:52:00.000-04:00didn't the yanks win 114 games that year? hard to ...didn't the yanks win 114 games that year? hard to say he was a catalyst that propelled them to the world series. just a hot september roster call up.David Kippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873631867494898033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-20166797230633452832007-08-02T12:32:00.000-04:002007-08-02T12:32:00.000-04:00The thing about Shane Spencer was that he was a hu...The thing about Shane Spencer was that he was a huge pick-me-up for the yanks down the stretch that year and propelled them into the playoffs and eventually to a WS Championship...duncan is going to do the same thing. (come on-I'm a yankee fan, i have to hope)ndyanksfan05https://www.blogger.com/profile/17049529004061030914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-55906906665047629812007-08-02T12:12:00.000-04:002007-08-02T12:12:00.000-04:00I just don't want to see another ALCS on Fox. The ...I just don't want to see another ALCS on Fox. The reason that people aren't watching the NBA and MLB playoffs has some to do with the teams, but more with the morons calling the games. Joe Buck and Tim McCarver ruin it for me.pv845https://www.blogger.com/profile/05318367429970619320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1951083187553102842007-08-02T11:38:00.000-04:002007-08-02T11:38:00.000-04:00Fuck Shane Spencer the greatest half year wonder i...Fuck Shane Spencer the greatest half year wonder in the history of baseball is Kevin Maas. Whatever happened to that guy?futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175243502967953702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-11624217283909565402007-08-02T11:20:00.000-04:002007-08-02T11:20:00.000-04:00Dude, I don't even want to see another Red Sox/Yan...Dude, I don't even want to see another Red Sox/Yankees ALCS on Fox... I can't imagine how painful that would be for everyone else out there. <BR/><BR/>I have a bad feeling that Rupert Murdoch could own the Yankees... if it's not an anti-trust violation, it'd be like two parts of my axis of evil coming together. To misquote South Park, it'd be like 9/11 times 1,000.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-23020319585171194612007-08-02T11:16:00.000-04:002007-08-02T11:16:00.000-04:00Looper was the starter.The game already a blowout ...Looper was the starter.<BR/><BR/>The game already a blowout when Maroth came in and threw his kerosene on the fire.<BR/><BR/>For the game situation, his 7ER didn't matter.TBenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337905315011989614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-51611682915445293392007-08-02T11:14:00.000-04:002007-08-02T11:14:00.000-04:00Yankees fan or not, raise your hand if you'd rathe...<I>Yankees fan or not, raise your hand if you'd rather have Shelley Duncan in the lineup over Johnny Damon. Thank you.</I><BR/><BR/>Um...whose point are you trying to make here? Is anybody raising their hand? Duncan has had an outstanding 25 at-bats. Damon has been a solid hitter his whole career (well, since '99, anyways). Anyone remember Shane Spencer? He had a couple great weeks in 1998, and then was never even an average hitter again for the rest of his career. Duncan was never viewed as a potential superstar; sure, it's possible that all the scouts missed something and Duncan is the next great hitter, but it's more likely that he's done extremely well in a small sample size and that he will be an average to below-average hitter for the rest of the season.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764597535956025803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-66796795058675752672007-08-02T11:10:00.000-04:002007-08-02T11:10:00.000-04:00The Yanks have taken full advantage of this soft s...The Yanks have taken full advantage of this soft schedule and have beaten some decent pitchers. (Shields, Halladay, Meche) Saturday, Phil Hughes is back which means a quality starter goes out every day. Chamberlain will be up by next week which will help the pen. As long as they can keep everyone happy with playing time, this team is going to the playoffs and I predict a 4th ALCS meeting of Yanks/Sox.mcam09https://www.blogger.com/profile/03814454301166764131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-21082353728350366402007-08-02T10:58:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:58:00.000-04:00tbender-How is 7ER in 4IP worse than 7ER in 1.2IP?...tbender-<BR/><BR/>How is 7ER in 4IP worse than 7ER in 1.2IP?<BR/><BR/><B>FOR ALL THOSE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PEOPLE</B>...<BR/>Colin Cowherd will have the Pac-10 commish on his show this hour. You can listen online at espnradio.com if you want.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-11906691400241422692007-08-02T10:52:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:52:00.000-04:00Todd:Better Dud than Maroth is Looper 7ER in 4IP. ...Todd:<BR/>Better Dud than Maroth is Looper 7ER in 4IP. By the time Maroth got into the game it was already 8-1.TBenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337905315011989614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-31189999568713108152007-08-02T10:41:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:41:00.000-04:00As Marc Cuban once said; "There are two types of o...As Marc Cuban once said; "There are two types of owners; the type that can't stand to lose money and the type that can't stand to lose games."<BR/><BR/>If the Yankees new owner is the former of the two they are going to have to go through rebuilding period. This is something I would love to see.<BR/><BR/>Could you imagine if the Yankees just stunk for like 3 years? I'd go to the ballpark when they come to town and would get to boo them and watch them stink. That would be great.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-80338392514869691982007-08-02T10:34:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:34:00.000-04:00Since I was a little kid, the only owner of the Ya...Since I was a little kid, the only owner of the Yankees was Steinbrenner. People like to criticize and villify him but as a fan you appreciate the fact that he wanted to win as much as the fans did. I felt bad for fans of teams with corporate owners who wouldn't go all out to get that player who would make the difference. <BR/><BR/>Steinbrenner is getting old and his health reportedly is not so great. Everyone knew change was in the air inevitably. It is the end of an era. With the whole son-in-law divorce thing earlier, things became even more uncertain. <BR/><BR/>I would like to see Mark Cuban buy the Yanks! Well I can hope, can't I. You have to say that there are a lot of parallels between Cuban and the young Steinbrenner. <BR/><BR/>In some ways I am nervous, in others I am fatalistic since there is not much I can do about it and there are more important things in life to worry about. <BR/><BR/>I also think that this is Torre's last year and Girardi is the manager next year. I always loved Lou Pinella, as a player and manager. He did a great job with Seattle, did what anyone could do with the triple A talent in Tampa and look at the Cubs now.CycleDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933822029791530613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-84093861731628313682007-08-02T10:22:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:22:00.000-04:00cycledan-How about the Yanks being sold? That was ...cycledan-<BR/><BR/>How about the Yanks being sold? That was the much more interesting topic on M&M this mourning. I'd like to see some of the Yankee fans give their opinions.<BR/><BR/>I can't believe I typed that last sentence...GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-18544262998989820652007-08-02T10:14:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:14:00.000-04:00Bell resigns effective at the end of the year so h...Bell resigns effective at the end of the year so he'll finish out the season and was given a job in the front office as a consultant or whatever.<BR/><BR/>I want to know what happened to Cleveland and Detriot. Both teams have just completely struggled lately it seems. That coinciding with the surge of the Yankees is why NY is only 2 out.jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-62354925801374562202007-08-02T10:13:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:13:00.000-04:00Interesting topic on Mike and Mike this morning. U...Interesting topic on Mike and Mike this morning. Unfortunately I was getting ready for work and didn't get to hear the whole discussion but something I have wondered about for years regarding the contract situation in the NFL.<BR/><BR/>Contracts in the NFL are not guaranteed so if a player gets hurt or doesn't play up to expectations or even if there is a cheaper younger player, they get cut and the contract is meaningless. However if they play better than expected, they are bound to the contract and most teams are very resistant to renegotiating. It seems like the contracts do nothing for the players and only benefit the owners.<BR/><BR/>What the players go for in lieu of the guarantee is the signing bonus. In effect the signing bonus is the up front money that is guaranteed. Of course to get large signing bonuses, they need to sign long term contracts and lock their salaries down. If they hold out then teams feel they should get their signing bonus back. It is kind of a strange situation compared to other sports.<BR/><BR/>Part of the problem is that the NFL player's union is one of the weakest in sports. I wonder if that is going to change.CycleDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933822029791530613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-73821893363924553092007-08-02T10:12:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:12:00.000-04:00MLB Studs and Duds from yesterday:Studs:1. Andy Pe...MLB Studs and Duds from yesterday:<BR/><BR/>Studs:<BR/>1. Andy Pettite - W, 7.0IP, ER, 6H, 6Ks, BB<BR/>2. Jorge Posada - 2/4, 2HR, 3RBI, 2R <BR/>3. Manny Parra - 6.1IP, ER, 4H, 8Ks, BB (relief)<BR/>4. Mark Teixeira - 2/4, HR, 4RBI, 2R, BB <BR/>5. Marlon Anderson - 2/4, HR, 4RBI, 2R <BR/><BR/>Duds:<BR/>1. Bronson Arroyo - L, 1.2IP, 7ER, 7H, 2BB<BR/>2. Wandy Rodriguez - L, 4.0IP, 8ER, 6H, 5BBs<BR/>3. Heath Bell - L, 1.0IP, 4ER, 4H, BB (11th inning)<BR/>4. Mike Maroth - 1.2IP, 7ER, 9H, BB<BR/>5. Claudio Vargas - 2.2IP, 7ER, 5H, 2BB, 2HRToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-88885094814039526332007-08-02T10:07:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:07:00.000-04:00McNabb heavily recruited Michael Vick to Syracuse....McNabb heavily recruited Michael Vick to Syracuse. Vick didn't come to be closer to home and to not follow in McNabb's footsteps. Many Syracuse fans consider that a pivotal moment in the recruiting woes that caused the slide from perennial top 25 team to a bottom feeder. It seems McNabb and Vick remained close over the time which is sort of strange to me since McNabb seems so classy and intelligent to me while Vick - not so much.CycleDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933822029791530613noreply@blogger.com