9/1 at the Yankees

[cp176]

A couple of observations that I have made. First of all once again to note that the Red Sox are 23 and 1 when stealing more than one base. That is a stat that I like and justifies in my mind how effective and disruptive an athletically fast lineup can change the complexion of a game.

With Sabathia's absolutely asinine comments about bunting it just confirms that the game really hasn't changed. He is a whiner who is trying to create a real rivalry that certainly doesn't exist like it did a few years ago with respect to these two teams. Most of us realize what a joke his comment was. I'm glad that Nunez that bad boy plays for us. He gets drilled for swinging too hard in one game and is criticized for bunting his way on in another. Man, these are grounds for a knock down dragout if I ever saw one - lol. I really hope that if we ever do get into any type of brawl again that it is over something that at least makes sense. Who knew that bunting and running the bases could cause so much turmoil.

Both of our catchers look like all-stars compared to Sanchez for the Yanks. There is really 0 that he does better as a backstop than either Vazquez or Leon.

This version of the Yankees doesn't even bring out the true Yankee disliker in me.

[OH FOY]

Fister has always been a Bulldog

Buchholz has always been a mental case.

I'll take the Bulldog, in tough situations.

[Kimmi]

Should have emptied the farm for Gray! Bad move DD!

 

Dombrowski deserves a lot of credit for his trade deadline pickups. Nunez, Fister, and Reed have all contributed a lot, and none of them were blockbuster deals for superstar players. That's what I'm talking about. These are the kinds of deals that impress me, in hindsight.

[Kimmi]

Game time: 2:40

 

Fister doesn't f*** around.

 

Yup. One of the things that I really like about Fister and Sale. It was mentioned in the other thread, but Farrell should tell ERod that he is not allowed to shake off his catcher anymore. Get the ball, get the sign, and make your pitch.

[jacksonianmarch]

Gray goes 7 and allows five hits, I cannot complain. You get into the 8th against boston with 4 runs allowed and that's usually a win. I have liked Gray since his acquisition. We need some offensive help this offseason to stabilize the kids growth and be less reliant on young talent to be consistent

[OH FOY]

Dombrowski deserves a lot of credit for his trade deadline pickups. Nunez, Fister, and Reed have all contributed a lot, and none of them were blockbuster deals for superstar players. That's what I'm talking about. These are the kinds of deals that impress me, in hindsight.

Agree, and throw in Moreland too.

[Kimmi]

About last night's game,

 

Woohoo!!!

 

That is all.

[Bellhorn04]

This is exactly where the sample size issue hits home with me. There is no doubt that three starts is a very small sample size but at the same time it may be where he is NOW. IMO what a player has done in the past month is a better indication of what he will do in his next outing than is what he did in April or his cumulative stats for a year when he may have had a weak spring.

 

I don't disagree, but let's see how Fister does over the remainder of the season.

[Bellhorn04]

Gray goes 7 and allows five hits, I cannot complain. You get into the 8th against boston with 4 runs allowed and that's usually a win.

 

Seriously?

[OH FOY]

JBJ is back today! Cool. I'm 90% sure he hits Tanaka good. Edited September 2, 2017 by OH FOY!

[Kimmi]

Seriously?

 

Jacko being Jacko.

 

I think what he means is that if your starter can get you to the 8th with only 4 runs allowed, he has at least kept the team in the game and given them a chance to win. I can agree with that thinking.

[a700hitter]

A couple of observations that I have made. First of all once again to note that the Red Sox are 23 and 1 when stealing more than one base. That is a stat that I like and justifies in my mind how effective and disruptive an athletically fast lineup can change the complexion of a game.

With Sabathia's absolutely asinine comments about bunting it just confirms that the game really hasn't changed. He is a whiner who is trying to create a real rivalry that certainly doesn't exist like it did a few years ago with respect to these two teams. Most of us realize what a joke his comment was. I'm glad that Nunez that bad boy plays for us. He gets drilled for swinging too hard in one game and is criticized for bunting his way on in another. Man, these are grounds for a knock down dragout if I ever saw one - lol. I really hope that if we ever do get into any type of brawl again that it is over something that at least makes sense. Who knew that bunting and running the bases could cause so much turmoil.

Both of our catchers look like all-stars compared to Sanchez for the Yanks. There is really 0 that he does better as a backstop than either Vazquez or Leon.

This version of the Yankees doesn't even bring out the true Yankee disliker in me.

I was watching the Cardinal game the other night and Tim McCarver was talking about the speed of the Red Sox. He thinks that our base running is a big asset. He mentioned that we ran wild in the 2 games against the Cardinals. He is a National League guy and he was gushing about our team speed. I never thought I would hear that.

[Kimmi]

Speed is a great asset. Stolen bases are overrated. That's not to say that a stolen base can't be a powerful tool, but in general, they are overrated. Trying to form a causal relationship between stealing more than one base in a game and the W-L record of 23-1 in those games is being way too simplistic.

[jacksonianmarch]

Jacko being Jacko.

 

I think what he means is that if your starter can get you to the 8th with only 4 runs allowed, he has at least kept the team in the game and given them a chance to win. I can agree with that thinking.

That's exactly what I'm thinking

[Kimmi]

That's exactly what I'm thinking

 

Gray has pitched well for you guys. If I were a Yankees fan, I would not be ticked about the way Gray pitched, but rather about the lack of offense.

[Bellhorn04]

Yes, Gray has pitched well. Frankly I was thrilled that we got 4 runs off him.

[Emp9]

Dombrowski deserves a lot of credit for his trade deadline pickups. Nunez, Fister, and Reed have all contributed a lot, and none of them were blockbuster deals for superstar players. That's what I'm talking about. These are the kinds of deals that impress me, in hindsight.

 

Agreed. Except for the hindsight part. I thought all the moves he made were from great-to-acceptable at the time. And dare I say it, low risk-high reward:o. DD has strengthened our depth, our bench, our speed, our SP, our BP. Giving Fister a try was acceptable on it's face from the start. Why not. We had nothing to lose bringing in a veteran like that in a time of multiple injuries. In that time Fister has gone from acceptable to genius for me.

[moonslav59]

Since the Pom trade (which I hated) to now, every major move DD has made, except for Thornburg, (and maybe Davis) has worked out well to very well.

 

Hats off to DD!

 

Pom

Moreland

Fister

Nunez

Reed

calling up Devers

[a700hitter]

Since the Pom trade (which I hated) to now, every major move DD has made, except for Thornburg, (and maybe Davis) has worked out well to very well.

 

Hats off to DD!

 

Pom

Moreland

Fister

Nunez

Reed

calling up Devers

But Benny Boy does make a mean Latte, and the coffee is always fresh and hot.

[Spudboy]

But Benny Boy does make a mean Latte, and the coffee is always fresh and hot.

 

And he was married to Wendy Nix. Poking her has to count for something!

[Maxbialystock]

I was watching the Cardinal game the other night and Tim McCarver was talking about the speed of the Red Sox. He thinks that our base running is a big asset. He mentioned that we ran wild in the 2 games against the Cardinals. He is a National League guy and he was gushing about our team speed. I never thought I would hear that.

 

Well, except for Beni of course. He is out of control still making those rookie mistakes.

[Maxbialystock]

Buchholz mental case. Fister Bulldog.

Pitching has always been above the shoulders.

 

True

[a700hitter]

And he was married to Wendy Nix. Poking her has to count for something!

He won her over with his cappuccinos.

[a700hitter]

Well, except for Beni of course. He is out of control still making those rookie mistakes.

The stupid running is has not been limited to him. Hanley has done more than his share and Bradley has pulled several rocks too, and others. Responsibility lies at the doorstep of the coaches and Farrell.

[cp176]

I was watching the Cardinal game the other night and Tim McCarver was talking about the speed of the Red Sox. He thinks that our base running is a big asset. He mentioned that we ran wild in the 2 games against the Cardinals. He is a National League guy and he was gushing about our team speed. I never thought I would hear that.

 

I love their team speed. I love that stat - 23 an 1 in games that we have stolen more than one base. Anybody who knows anything about the game knows that that particular stat doesn't tell the whole story of the 23 and 1 but it sure has helped this team be a successful team. They should continue to do what has worked. This team just hasn't proven that they can win consistently on the backs of their bats alone. Their speed is a legitimate weapon.

[Kimmi]

Agreed. Except for the hindsight part. I thought all the moves he made were from great-to-acceptable at the time. And dare I say it, low risk-high reward:o. DD has strengthened our depth, our bench, our speed, our SP, our BP. Giving Fister a try was acceptable on it's face from the start. Why not. We had nothing to lose bringing in a veteran like that in a time of multiple injuries. In that time Fister has gone from acceptable to genius for me.

 

I was not at all opposed to any of the moves. I figured Reed would be a good pickup for the back end of the pen. I thought the other two were very good depth type moves. My hindsight comment was in regards to them being a lot better than I thought they would be. But as you say, low risk, high reward. They are always worth a shot.

[Kimmi]

Since the Pom trade (which I hated) to now, every major move DD has made, except for Thornburg, (and maybe Davis) has worked out well to very well.

 

Hats off to DD!

 

Pom

Moreland

Fister

Nunez

Reed

calling up Devers

 

This is true. In fairness to myself, however, I never questioned how good the team would be during the 'window'. Dombrowski has done a very good job of building a strong competitor for the short term, and I've given him credit for that. My issue is with what he has done to our long term outlook.

[moonslav59]

This is true. In fairness to myself, however, I never questioned how good the team would be during the 'window'. Dombrowski has done a very good job of building a strong competitor for the short term, and I've given him credit for that. My issue is with what he has done to our long term outlook.

 

Me too. DD's "under the radar" (Nunez, Reed, Fister & Moreland) deals have been better than some of his "spotlight deals" (Price & Thornburg)...

 

so far.