Author Topic: Yankmees/BoSox game on ESPN 2 (Read 5909 times)

Mr. Happy · « **on:** April 04, 2010, 07:48:05 pm »

Be forewarned: Morgan is on with Miller.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2010, 10:06:04 pm »

Tied at 7 in the 8th inning. Pitching has been spotty, and Big Fat Joe West has been inconsistent with his strike zone as usual.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2010, 10:07:38 pm »

Is Morgan's craziness making Miller restate the obvious until it's insufferable? I don't remember him saying the same thing over and over and over and over...

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2010, 10:12:56 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 04, 2010, 10:07:38 pm

Is Morgan's craziness making Miller restate the obvious until it's insufferable? I don't remember him saying the same thing over and over and over and over...

That's my take. I love Miller, and I listen to him broadcast Giants' games. He's the consummate professional. Morgan, on the other hand, is a HOF blowhard.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2010, 10:18:40 pm »

I can't tell if he's trying to drown out Morgan's bullshit or if he's attempting to drive some sense into his brain. Either approach is probably doomed.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2010, 12:03:31 am »

BoSox come back from a four run deficit to beat the Yankmees 9-7 in their home opener. Chan Ho Park sucks and took the loss. It's hard to believe that he actually made the Yankmee roster.

Reuben · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2010, 09:08:39 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 05, 2010, 12:03:31 am

BoSox come back from a four run deficit to beat the Yankmees 9-7 in their home opener. Chan Ho Park sucks and took the loss. It's hard to believe that he actually made the Yankmee roster.

On the radio broadcast I caught, they were talking about how Park as a reliever with the Phils didn't give up a home run all year. Then, first game as a Yank, boom, home run (by Pedroia?) to tie the game. Classic.

Alkie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2010, 09:11:10 am »

How can anyone watch AL baseball for 162+ games a year?

God, this shit is unwatchable. Why don't they just go to coach-pitch or use a fucking machine?

Also, Yankees suck; fire Girardi.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2010, 09:38:22 am »

Quote from: Reuben on April 05, 2010, 09:08:39 am

On the radio broadcast I caught, they were talking about how Park as a reliever with the Phils didn't give up a home run all year. Then, first game as a Yank, boom, home run (by Pedroia?) to tie the game. Classic.

But the long ball has nevertheless been a bug-a-boo for Park in his career-221 in 1921.1 IP through last season.

rifraft · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2010, 11:04:31 am »

Quote from: Alkie on April 05, 2010, 09:11:10 am

Also, Yankees suck; fire Girardi.

That'll be the refrain in NYC if the Yanks start 0-2 against the Sox, even after winning a title. Gotta love (or fucking hate) Yankme fans!

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2010, 11:23:28 am »

Quote from: Reuben on April 05, 2010, 09:08:39 am

On the radio broadcast I caught, they were talking about how Park as a reliever with the Phils didn't give up a home run all year. Then, first game as a Yank, boom, home run (by Pedroia?) to tie the game. Classic.

On the TV broadcast, Hershiser commented about the solid starting pitching, and how frustrating it is to watch your bullpen "wet the bed." I got a kick outta that. Johnny and Joe commented that it should be added to the Official Baseball Lexicon.

jaklewein · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2010, 11:36:37 am »

I tell you what, Pedroia is a ballplayer. He is fun to watch.

Reuben · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2010, 12:21:15 pm »

Quote from: jaklewein on April 05, 2010, 11:36:37 am

I tell you what, Pedroia is a ballplayer. He is fun to watch.

His dive-and-throw-em-out on a ball hit up the middle to save Buchholz' no-hitter a couple years ago is still one of the best "how the hell did he DO that?!?" plays I've seen. (well behind THE Bruntlett/Everett DP, of course).

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2010, 01:48:59 pm »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on April 05, 2010, 11:23:28 am

On the TV broadcast, Hershiser commented about the solid starting pitching, and how frustrating it is to watch your bullpen "wet the bed." I got a kick outta that. Johnny and Joe commented that it should be added to the Official Baseball Lexicon.

I watched the game. neither starter was particularly sharp, notwithstanding Hershiser's comment. Of course, having that assshole Joe West behind the plate with his floating strike zone didn't help any pitcher last night. I can't believe that West and the Angel of Death are on the same umpiring crew.

chuck · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2010, 02:12:49 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 05, 2010, 09:11:10 am

How can anyone watch AL baseball for 162+ games a year?

God, this shit is unwatchable. Why don't they just go to coach-pitch or use a fucking machine?

Also, Yankees suck; fire Girardi.

Between the style of AL baseball and Joe Morgan's involvement I literally did not turn the TV on all evening.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2010, 02:14:34 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 05, 2010, 02:12:49 pm

Between the style of AL baseball and Joe Morgan's involvement I literally did not turn the TV on all evening.

You're a better man than me Gunga Din!

chuck · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2010, 02:19:29 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 05, 2010, 02:14:34 pm

You're a better man than me Gunga Din!

I don't know, dude, you know, Yankees - Red Sox pre-opening day isn't baseball to me, it's Disney bullshit. I was pleased to note that the Yankees lost, but that's about the size of it. After seeing what I saw of Francona with respect to Mills this spring any distaste I had for the Sox has been replaced with cheerful ambivalence. I'd love to see the Rays have everything break their way and take the division.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2010, 02:22:09 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 05, 2010, 01:48:59 pm

I can't believe that West and the Angel of Death are on the same umpiring crew.

Dear Lord, are they really? What a terrible thing to do to the sport.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2010, 02:27:41 pm »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on April 05, 2010, 02:22:09 pm

Dear Lord, are they really? What a terrible thing to do to the sport.

I didn't like West when I was out drinking with him years ago. I thought that I might warm up to him like I did with Frank Pulli but didn't. Of course, it could have been, and probably was, my fault due to excessive drinking. However, a word to the wise: never, ever try to outdrink an MLB umpire. Everyone that I ever drank with, and there were several, including some guys who were in AAA but who are now in the Show (Phil Cuzzi comes to mind), could drink me under the table, and that was saying something after eight years of LSU drinking as my backdrop education.

Craig · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2010, 02:58:50 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 05, 2010, 02:27:41 pm

that was saying something after eight years of LSU drinking as my backdrop education.

I think they increased the drinking at LSU; I saw an article over the weekend that said they're going to make the football field purple.

MusicMan · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2010, 03:01:02 pm »

Quote from: Craig on April 05, 2010, 02:58:50 pm

I think they increased the drinking at LSU; I saw an article over the weekend that said they're going to make the football field purple.

Wasn't that article from 4/1?

geezerdonk · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2010, 03:02:48 pm »

Did you ever drink with Palermo?

Craig · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2010, 03:08:17 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 05, 2010, 03:01:02 pm

Wasn't that article from 4/1?

Oh yeah, maybe it is fake, though it's dated the 2nd. You'd think if anyone had a good bullshit detector it would be me, but I guess they got me.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2010, 03:10:43 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 05, 2010, 02:27:41 pm

I didn't like West when I was out drinking with him years ago. I thought that I might warm up to him like I did with Frank Pulli but didn't. Of course, it could have been, and probably was, my fault due to excessive drinking. However, a word to the wise: never, ever try to outdrink an MLB umpire. Everyone that I ever drank with, and there were several, including some guys who were in AAA but who are now in the Show (Phil Cuzzi comes to mind), could drink me under the table, and that was saying something after eight years of LSU drinking as my backdrop education.

Those chest protectors hide some serious alcohol storage devices.

BUWebguy · « **Reply #24 on:** April 05, 2010, 07:11:42 pm »

Quote from: Craig on April 05, 2010, 03:08:17 pm

Oh yeah, maybe it is fake, though it's dated the 2nd. You'd think if anyone had a good bullshit detector it would be me, but I guess they got me.

You missed the quote from Art Vandalay, of Vandalay Industries?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #25 on:** April 06, 2010, 02:27:18 am »

Quote from: geezerdonk on April 05, 2010, 03:02:48 pm

Did you ever drink with Palermo?

I don't recall Palermo ever being in a crew with Greg Bonin, who was my umpire friend. But Greg retired due to family business and health issues back in 2000. He broke with the umpire union, thinking Richie Philips was an idiot who was misleading them. Greg was right. Almost none of the old umps got their jobs back. Joe West was an exception.

Alkie · « **Reply #26 on:** April 06, 2010, 08:16:16 am »

Quote from: rifraft on April 05, 2010, 11:04:31 am

That'll be the refrain in NYC if the Yanks start 0-2 against the Sox, even after winning a title. Gotta love (or fucking hate) Yankme fans!

Done and done. Didn't even have to lose the second game and I had someone in my office building today, this morning:

"They gotta get ridah Jirahdee."

jaklewein · « **Reply #27 on:** April 06, 2010, 08:32:43 am »

Quote from: Reuben on April 05, 2010, 12:21:15 pm

His dive-and-throw-em-out on a ball hit up the middle to save Buchholz' no-hitter a couple years ago is still one of the best "how the hell did he DO that?!?" plays I've seen. (well behind THE Bruntlett/Everett DP, of course).

I'd forgotten about that, but agreed...and absolutely agreed.

austro · « **Reply #28 on:** April 06, 2010, 10:20:16 am »

Quote from: Alkie on April 06, 2010, 08:16:16 am

Done and done. Didn't even have to lose the second game and I had someone in my office building today, this morning:

"They gotta get ridah Jirahdee."

I'm waiting for the Yankee faithful to turn on Joba.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #29 on:** April 06, 2010, 12:33:10 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 06, 2010, 10:20:16 am

I'm waiting for the Yankee faithful to turn on Joba.

He's the most overrated player in the game. He's obviously trailer trash who has a million dollar arm and a ten cent brain.

austro · « **Reply #30 on:** April 06, 2010, 12:46:03 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 06, 2010, 12:33:10 pm

He's the most overrated player in the game. He's obviously trailer trash who has a million dollar arm and a ten cent brain.

Yup; that's pretty obvious to anybody who isn't a deluded Yankee fan. I just think it will be fun to see the gradual dawning of reality on the collective Yankee consciousness.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #31 on:** April 06, 2010, 03:30:55 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 06, 2010, 12:33:10 pm

He's the most overrated player in the game. He's obviously trailer trash who has a million dollar arm and a ten cent brain.

Careful. He'll sell his trailer park and put out a hit on you. He knows the Fetts, that longtime bounty-hunting family.

Limey · « **Reply #32 on:** April 06, 2010, 03:43:29 pm »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on April 06, 2010, 03:30:55 pm

Careful. He'll sell his trailer park and put out a hit on you. He knows the Fetts, that longtime bounty-hunting family.

Got a little Boba in you?

hostros7 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 06, 2010, 04:13:33 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 06, 2010, 12:33:10 pm

He's the most overrated player in the game. He's obviously trailer trash who has a million dollar arm and a ten cent brain.

Gascan did ok with these attributes, not that I think Joba is any Billy.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #34 on:** April 06, 2010, 04:29:14 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 06, 2010, 04:13:33 pm

Gascan did ok with these attributes, not that I think Joba is any Billy.

Gascan is a portsider who has a slider and a slightly faster heater that has more life than Joba's, which comes in pretty flat when I've seen it. I don't see much in the way of baseball similarities. However, you're spot on with respect to non-baseball similarities, although the New York media or the Yankmees' PR Dept. seems to protect Joba better. Gascan would just occasionally but regularly erupt in public stupidity.

Reuben · « **Reply #35 on:** April 06, 2010, 07:34:22 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 06, 2010, 04:29:14 pm

Gascan is a portsider who has a slider and a slightly faster heater that has more life than Joba's, which comes in pretty flat when I've seen it. I don't see much in the way of baseball similarities. However, you're spot on with respect to non-baseball similarities, although the New York media or the Yankmees' PR Dept. seems to protect Joba better. Gascan would just occasionally but regularly erupt in public stupidity.

At the risk of sounding cliche, I think Wagner has a tad more class and respect for the game, at least on the field. Chamberlain acts like a complete assclown on the mound.