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Something about Joe West.

Commented on Umpire Evaluation Project on May 20 2013, 3:46p

And that is the definitive answer about Nova.

Commented on Where does Nova fit? on May 20 2013, 3:45p

Cashman.

Commented on More Credit to Girardi or Cashman? on May 20 2013, 3:43p

We pick other teams' castoffs, put'em in the lineup and watch'em thrive. They take ours and watch them shrivel up and die.

Commented on Released Yankees: Where have you gone? on May 20 2013, 3:33p - 1 reply

Well, there is one song in which even monumental amounts of cowbell were deemed insufficient.

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/20/13 on May 20 2013, 3:29p - 1 reply

I posted my top 75. I never heard of Lindell. I don't really recall him cracking the top 10 players by WAR list I leaned upon, either.

Commented on Top 100 Yankees: #100 Johnny Lindell on May 20 2013, 3:25p - 1 reply

Put out one per day. if you die, your estate can finish up.

Commented on Top 100 Yankees: #100 Johnny Lindell on May 20 2013, 3:21p

I would settle for F- at this point.

Commented on Yankees Weekly Report Card: 5/12/13 - 5/18/13 on May 20 2013, 1:51p

Also, for least favorite musical instrument, I did leave you 'cowbell.' That one's on you.

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/20/13 on May 20 2013, 1:47p - 1 reply

Sorry, but in the snarky cultural reference game, if you snooze....

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/20/13 on May 20 2013, 1:46p - 1 reply

Nova = tradebait the way things look now. But things can change.

Commented on Where does Nova fit? on May 20 2013, 10:16a

Wow. I guess it's good that someone follows this. Too much for me.

Commented on 2013 Yankees Mock Draft Discussion on May 20 2013, 10:14a - 1 reply

What do you mean when you say about Preston Claiborne "will eventually give up a run and will probably have some bad outings."

Commented on Yankees Weekly Report Card: 5/12/13 - 5/18/13 on May 20 2013, 10:11a - 1 reply

Yankees' OBP down? Great- we won't have to hear Sterling whine about LOB.

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/20/13 on May 20 2013, 10:04a - 1 reply

Are the Yankees not in the business of winning?

Commented on Vidal Nuno skipped, David Adams sits - Are the Yankees not in the business of winning? on May 20 2013, 9:53a

That's true. Otherwise every team would stock up on guys named 'Williams.'

Commented on Yankees 2, Mariners 3: Lose the game, series, and possibly Chris Stewart on May 17 2013, 2:04p

He's clearly on the back 9 of his career. How much he has left is an open question for just one reason.

Commented on Is Ichiro done? on May 17 2013, 2:02p

You never know.

Commented on Yankees call up Dellin Betances, send Brett Marshall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on May 17 2013, 10:43a

Lots of surprises today: Chris Stewart has a groin. A Steinbrenner thinks a $189m payroll is low. Suzuki playing old.

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/17/13 on May 17 2013, 10:39a

It's Brett Gardner's fault that we lost. He neglected to steal home.

Commented on Yankees 2, Mariners 3: Lose the game, series, and possibly Chris Stewart on May 17 2013, 10:22a

Maybe Pineda will finally start to make the Montero trade look worthwhile.

Commented on Mariners 12, Yankees 2: Phil Hughes and Brett Marshall cook a delicious meal of meatballs on May 16 2013, 1:57p - 1 reply

What is disappointing is how few of the pitchers the Yanks developed they kept. I hope they learn their lesson.

Commented on Yankees rookie pitchers: Successes and failures on May 16 2013, 11:41a - 1 reply

The Yankees' success so far would seem like an argument for Cashman as GM of the year.

Commented on Is Joe Girardi the Manager of the Year so far? - TiqIQ Contest on May 16 2013, 11:34a - 1 reply

Read all of the links, and they're all good. Hadn't thought about Overbay's spot when Teixeira comes back.

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/16/13 on May 16 2013, 11:27a

I went to a club in RI in which a bunch of musicians did a jam session of all Warren Zevon songs with two of my kids. It was excellent.

Commented on Mariners 12, Yankees 2: Phil Hughes and Brett Marshall cook a delicious meal of meatballs on May 16 2013, 11:12a

Andy Pettitte has 249 wins. He should finish the season around 260.

Commented on 300-Win Club: Will CC Sabathia be the next member? on May 15 2013, 11:18a - 1 reply

I hope they don't carry an unable- to- perform Hafner for a week because they don't want to DL him, then DL him.

Commented on Curtis Granderson activated by the Yankees; Vidal Nuno optioned to Triple-A on May 15 2013, 11:11a

I hope you're right and he's getting a fake MRI. Because Hafner playing 40 games essentially in a row is the recipe for him getting legitimately hurt.

Commented on Travis Hafner has a sore shoulder: It begins on May 15 2013, 11:07a

The Mariners problem was always unwillingness to spend money, even when Microsoft essentially owned them.

Commented on The history of the Mariners off the top of my head on May 15 2013, 11:03a - 1 reply

Loved Posnanski's piece. It doesn't really make any sense, but I love it anyway.

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/15/13 on May 15 2013, 10:55a - 1 reply

I still don't understand how this team continues to win games, but I'm not complaining.

Commented on Yankees 4, Mariners 3: Robinson Cano's double leads offense in a late rally on May 15 2013, 10:33a - 2 replies

Considering what he's been, everything from Wells is a bonus.

Commented on Can Vernon Wells keep this up for the Yankees? on May 14 2013, 2:33p - 2 replies

[In your best Homer Simpson voice] "Mmmmmm. Trade Bait.

Commented on Yankees Prospects: A scout's take on Sanchez, Heathcott, Austin, Williams and more on May 14 2013, 2:29p

Phelps is the #5 as far as I'm concerned.

Commented on Yankees 0, Indians 1: Phelps impressive. No offense. on May 14 2013, 10:44a

Boesch was sent down because he has options, not because it makes sense from a Boesch v. Francisco comparison on the merits.

Commented on Curtis Granderson returning? Brennan Boesch optioned to Triple-A on May 14 2013, 10:41a

Now can we give the kids a chance to play?

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/14/13 on May 14 2013, 10:34a - 1 reply

Considering everything that has happened so far, nobody has suggested the obvious- wait a week for Gardner, Suzuki, or Wells to go on the DL.

Commented on Curtis Granderson's return imminent: Which Yankee outfielder should lose their spot? on May 13 2013, 2:56p

Now that the injured players are about to flood back onto the 25 man roster, they should all be Wally Pipped, since the team has done just fine without them.

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/13/13 on May 13 2013, 10:26a

Probably just having an incredibly hot month, but every now and then someone who plays like this in the minors comes up and becomes an MLB star.

Commented on What in the world is a Refsnyder? on May 9 2013, 10:14a

You forgot Nova, who will probably pitch one game of a doubleheader on Monday.

Commented on Which Yankee comes back better? on May 9 2013, 10:09a

It looks like Granderson and Nova will be back next week. Could this be the end of the Ben Francisco era?

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/9/13 on May 9 2013, 10:01a

This game shows either that Girardi is a genius, has the luck of Inspector Clouseau, or that strategy in baseball is highly overrated.

Commented on Yankees 3, Rockies 2: Unusual scorecard is unimportant as it ends in a Yankee win on May 9 2013, 9:44a

Reading the "Bettances may finally be turning the corner" suggestions is like watching Lucy hold the football for Charlie Brown.

Commented on Baby Bomber Recap 5/5/13: Dellin Betances pitches five hitless innings, RailRiders sweep doubleheader on May 6 2013, 2:14p

I'm surprised the Yankees analyze out to even be a .500 team, with all of their problems, injury- related and otherwise.

Commented on Ew, Canada on May 6 2013, 2:07p - 1 reply

Why do the Yankees have a good record against lefties? Better pitching (take a bow Phil Hughes).

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/6/13 on May 6 2013, 10:40a

Explain to me again why Chris Nelson was hired to have an oh-fer, when someone from the minors could do the same cheaper.

Commented on Yankees 4, Athletics 5: Not quite on May 6 2013, 10:32a - 1 reply

Considering that we traded Montero for this guy (when we thought Montero was a worthwhile piece), he better get into the rotation.

Commented on Cashman: Michael Pineda throwing 93-94 mph on May 3 2013, 10:41a

If everyone who is hurt suddenly became healthy, the Yankees would have some real agonizing decisions to make.

Commented on Yankees Injury Updates on May 3 2013, 10:36a

Excellent, if puzzling post. Starting pitching and power appear to be carrying the team so far.

Commented on What have we learned about the Yankees through the first month of the season? on May 3 2013, 10:25a

The fact that Wang has not opted out of his contract (as he could have done and will be able to do again in a month) suggests that he is in the Yankees' plans.

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/3/13 on May 3 2013, 10:11a

Monty Burns is a patriot who fought in WWII (also possibly WWI) and a job creator, who graciously acceeded to union outlandish demands for tartar sauce in the cafeteria.

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/2/13 on May 2 2013, 4:04p

I admire Wang's loyalty to the organization, at least so far. Remains to be seen what he does if he isn't called up by June.

Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/2/13 on May 2 2013, 10:24a

	Something about Joe West. Commented on Umpire Evaluation Project on May 20 2013, 3:46p
	And that is the definitive answer about Nova. Commented on Where does Nova fit? on May 20 2013, 3:45p
	Cashman. Commented on More Credit to Girardi or Cashman? on May 20 2013, 3:43p
	for Cashman Voted on May 20 2013, 3:34p
	We pick other teams' castoffs, put'em in the lineup and watch'em thrive. They take ours and watch them shrivel up and die. Commented on Released Yankees: Where have you gone? on May 20 2013, 3:33p - 1 reply
	Well, there is one song in which even monumental amounts of cowbell were deemed insufficient. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/20/13 on May 20 2013, 3:29p - 1 reply
	I posted my top 75. I never heard of Lindell. I don't really recall him cracking the top 10 players by WAR list I leaned upon, either. Commented on Top 100 Yankees: #100 Johnny Lindell on May 20 2013, 3:25p - 1 reply
	Put out one per day. if you die, your estate can finish up. Commented on Top 100 Yankees: #100 Johnny Lindell on May 20 2013, 3:21p
	I would settle for F- at this point. Commented on Yankees Weekly Report Card: 5/12/13 - 5/18/13 on May 20 2013, 1:51p
	Also, for least favorite musical instrument, I did leave you 'cowbell.' That one's on you. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/20/13 on May 20 2013, 1:47p - 1 reply
	Sorry, but in the snarky cultural reference game, if you snooze.... Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/20/13 on May 20 2013, 1:46p - 1 reply
	Nova = tradebait the way things look now. But things can change. Commented on Where does Nova fit? on May 20 2013, 10:16a
	Wow. I guess it's good that someone follows this. Too much for me. Commented on 2013 Yankees Mock Draft Discussion on May 20 2013, 10:14a - 1 reply
	What do you mean when you say about Preston Claiborne "will eventually give up a run and will probably have some bad outings." Commented on Yankees Weekly Report Card: 5/12/13 - 5/18/13 on May 20 2013, 10:11a - 1 reply
	Yankees' OBP down? Great- we won't have to hear Sterling whine about LOB. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/20/13 on May 20 2013, 10:04a - 1 reply
	Are the Yankees not in the business of winning? Commented on Vidal Nuno skipped, David Adams sits - Are the Yankees not in the business of winning? on May 20 2013, 9:53a
	That's true. Otherwise every team would stock up on guys named 'Williams.' Commented on Yankees 2, Mariners 3: Lose the game, series, and possibly Chris Stewart on May 17 2013, 2:04p
	He's clearly on the back 9 of his career. How much he has left is an open question for just one reason. Commented on Is Ichiro done? on May 17 2013, 2:02p
	You never know. Commented on Yankees call up Dellin Betances, send Brett Marshall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on May 17 2013, 10:43a
	Lots of surprises today: Chris Stewart has a groin. A Steinbrenner thinks a $189m payroll is low. Suzuki playing old. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/17/13 on May 17 2013, 10:39a
	It's Brett Gardner's fault that we lost. He neglected to steal home. Commented on Yankees 2, Mariners 3: Lose the game, series, and possibly Chris Stewart on May 17 2013, 10:22a
	Maybe Pineda will finally start to make the Montero trade look worthwhile. Commented on Mariners 12, Yankees 2: Phil Hughes and Brett Marshall cook a delicious meal of meatballs on May 16 2013, 1:57p - 1 reply
	No Subject Recommended on May 16 2013, 1:55p
	What is disappointing is how few of the pitchers the Yanks developed they kept. I hope they learn their lesson. Commented on Yankees rookie pitchers: Successes and failures on May 16 2013, 11:41a - 1 reply
	The Yankees' success so far would seem like an argument for Cashman as GM of the year. Commented on Is Joe Girardi the Manager of the Year so far? - TiqIQ Contest on May 16 2013, 11:34a - 1 reply
	Read all of the links, and they're all good. Hadn't thought about Overbay's spot when Teixeira comes back. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/16/13 on May 16 2013, 11:27a
	I went to a club in RI in which a bunch of musicians did a jam session of all Warren Zevon songs with two of my kids. It was excellent. Commented on Mariners 12, Yankees 2: Phil Hughes and Brett Marshall cook a delicious meal of meatballs on May 16 2013, 11:12a
	Andy Pettitte has 249 wins. He should finish the season around 260. Commented on 300-Win Club: Will CC Sabathia be the next member? on May 15 2013, 11:18a - 1 reply
	I hope they don't carry an unable- to- perform Hafner for a week because they don't want to DL him, then DL him. Commented on Curtis Granderson activated by the Yankees; Vidal Nuno optioned to Triple-A on May 15 2013, 11:11a
	I hope you're right and he's getting a fake MRI. Because Hafner playing 40 games essentially in a row is the recipe for him getting legitimately hurt. Commented on Travis Hafner has a sore shoulder: It begins on May 15 2013, 11:07a
	The Mariners problem was always unwillingness to spend money, even when Microsoft essentially owned them. Commented on The history of the Mariners off the top of my head on May 15 2013, 11:03a - 1 reply
	Loved Posnanski's piece. It doesn't really make any sense, but I love it anyway. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/15/13 on May 15 2013, 10:55a - 1 reply
	I still don't understand how this team continues to win games, but I'm not complaining. Commented on Yankees 4, Mariners 3: Robinson Cano's double leads offense in a late rally on May 15 2013, 10:33a - 2 replies
	Considering what he's been, everything from Wells is a bonus. Commented on Can Vernon Wells keep this up for the Yankees? on May 14 2013, 2:33p - 2 replies
	[In your best Homer Simpson voice] "Mmmmmm. Trade Bait. Commented on Yankees Prospects: A scout's take on Sanchez, Heathcott, Austin, Williams and more on May 14 2013, 2:29p
	Phelps is the #5 as far as I'm concerned. Commented on Yankees 0, Indians 1: Phelps impressive. No offense. on May 14 2013, 10:44a
	Boesch was sent down because he has options, not because it makes sense from a Boesch v. Francisco comparison on the merits. Commented on Curtis Granderson returning? Brennan Boesch optioned to Triple-A on May 14 2013, 10:41a
	Now can we give the kids a chance to play? Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/14/13 on May 14 2013, 10:34a - 1 reply
	Considering everything that has happened so far, nobody has suggested the obvious- wait a week for Gardner, Suzuki, or Wells to go on the DL. Commented on Curtis Granderson's return imminent: Which Yankee outfielder should lose their spot? on May 13 2013, 2:56p
	Now that the injured players are about to flood back onto the 25 man roster, they should all be Wally Pipped, since the team has done just fine without them. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/13/13 on May 13 2013, 10:26a
	The Indians are in first place. Although KC would have been if they had won the series with the Yankees. Commented on Vidal Nuno starting Game Two of doubleheader in Cleveland tomorrow on May 13 2013, 10:15a
	The Yankees' DL is the 15th highest paid team in baseball. Commented on Yankees 3, Rockies 1: Rain cannot stop Yankees from winning series on May 10 2013, 10:38a - 1 reply
	I don't understand the commotion over Phelps batting 8th for a couple of reasons- Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/10/13 on May 10 2013, 10:32a - 2 replies
	Isn't there a "don't do anything stupid" sign that is supposed to be flashed from the bench? Commented on GIF of the Game: Lessons in two-out bunting on May 10 2013, 10:14a - 1 reply
	When I saw 'Newman' in title I wasn't sure whether it was Wayne Knight (Seinfeld) or Paul Newman (via seance). Commented on Mark Newman on the Yankees' farm: Montgomery, DePaula, Refsnyder, & more on May 9 2013, 2:31p
	Sabathia is 2-17? He bats ahead of Nelson and Fransico, so I would pencil him in at #7. Commented on Yankees' offense is behind eight ball, but Girardi has lineup pitching in on May 9 2013, 2:25p
	Nelson and Mustelier are both 28. Why did the Yankees not cut Nelson the minute Mustelier returned from injury? Commented on Know Your 40: Chris Nelson on May 9 2013, 2:17p
	Probably just having an incredibly hot month, but every now and then someone who plays like this in the minors comes up and becomes an MLB star. Commented on What in the world is a Refsnyder? on May 9 2013, 10:14a
	You forgot Nova, who will probably pitch one game of a doubleheader on Monday. Commented on Which Yankee comes back better? on May 9 2013, 10:09a
	It looks like Granderson and Nova will be back next week. Could this be the end of the Ben Francisco era? Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/9/13 on May 9 2013, 10:01a
	This game shows either that Girardi is a genius, has the luck of Inspector Clouseau, or that strategy in baseball is highly overrated. Commented on Yankees 3, Rockies 2: Unusual scorecard is unimportant as it ends in a Yankee win on May 9 2013, 9:44a
	Based on his one appearance and 0.00 ERA, he and Adam Warren are the best pitchers we have. Commented on Know Your 40: Preston Claiborne on May 8 2013, 2:56p
	Yes, Jayson Nix is a backup infielder being forced into the lineup every day. That's not his fault. Commented on Know Your 40: Jayson Nix on May 8 2013, 2:49p
	Regressing to the mean, or whatever it is, sure does suck. Commented on Yankees 0, Rockies 2: CarGo delivers the big blow on May 8 2013, 2:42p
	Read today's blog pieces linked to above. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/8/13 on May 8 2013, 2:38p
	The fact that Zeber is posing in his fearsome bunting stance tells us everything we need to know. Commented on Lightning in a bottle on May 8 2013, 2:21p
	Granderson will be back first among the position players. Then Youkilis. Then Teixeira. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/7/13 on May 7 2013, 12:52p
	At least you didn't say "vettrin prezzints," although this is kind of the same thing. Commented on Yankees 4, Athletics 5: Not quite on May 6 2013, 2:23p - 1 reply
	Because he's 2 years older than Adams and 3 years older than CoJo Recommended on May 6 2013, 2:20p
	We have already gotten more from Wells than most of us expected for the entire season. Granderson will be back soon. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/6/13 on May 6 2013, 2:18p - 1 reply
	Reading the "Bettances may finally be turning the corner" suggestions is like watching Lucy hold the football for Charlie Brown. Commented on Baby Bomber Recap 5/5/13: Dellin Betances pitches five hitless innings, RailRiders sweep doubleheader on May 6 2013, 2:14p
	I'm surprised the Yankees analyze out to even be a .500 team, with all of their problems, injury- related and otherwise. Commented on Ew, Canada on May 6 2013, 2:07p - 1 reply
	Why do the Yankees have a good record against lefties? Better pitching (take a bow Phil Hughes). Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/6/13 on May 6 2013, 10:40a
	Explain to me again why Chris Nelson was hired to have an oh-fer, when someone from the minors could do the same cheaper. Commented on Yankees 4, Athletics 5: Not quite on May 6 2013, 10:32a - 1 reply
	Considering that we traded Montero for this guy (when we thought Montero was a worthwhile piece), he better get into the rotation. Commented on Cashman: Michael Pineda throwing 93-94 mph on May 3 2013, 10:41a
	If everyone who is hurt suddenly became healthy, the Yankees would have some real agonizing decisions to make. Commented on Yankees Injury Updates on May 3 2013, 10:36a
	Excellent, if puzzling post. Starting pitching and power appear to be carrying the team so far. Commented on What have we learned about the Yankees through the first month of the season? on May 3 2013, 10:25a
	The fact that Wang has not opted out of his contract (as he could have done and will be able to do again in a month) suggests that he is in the Yankees' plans. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/3/13 on May 3 2013, 10:11a
	Monty Burns is a patriot who fought in WWII (also possibly WWI) and a job creator, who graciously acceeded to union outlandish demands for tartar sauce in the cafeteria. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/2/13 on May 2 2013, 4:04p
	If he keeps doubling his Slugging% every game, by the end of the week he will be an All Star. Commented on Yankees 5, Astros 4: Bullpen, Bob, and Ben on May 2 2013, 3:56p
	How about a link to a chart showing all of the starts, in descending order. Or even ascending order. Commented on The best and worst Yankee starts for April on May 2 2013, 3:54p
	OK, so we made a post out of reading the schedule. How could we screw that up? Commented on Over The Hills And Far Away: The Yankees go into May on May 2 2013, 3:51p
	The team was overdue for another injury. Nobody had been placed on the DL for at least 3 days, I think. Commented on Yankees Injury Updates on May 2 2013, 3:43p
	I admire Wang's loyalty to the organization, at least so far. Remains to be seen what he does if he isn't called up by June. Commented on Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 5/2/13 on May 2 2013, 10:24a
	Then write this more often. Commented on Pinstriped Bible Yankee Players of the Month: April 2013 on May 2 2013, 10:16a
	We just got THE Chris Nelson?! Commented on Yankees Acquire Chris Nelson on May 2 2013, 10:15a - 1 reply
	Time to take back all that bad stuff you've been saying about Francisco (Ben, not Cervelli), and apologize. Commented on Yankees 5, Astros 4: Bullpen, Bob, and Ben on May 2 2013, 10:10a
	How did anyone expect the Yankees to go 16-9? Commented on Looking Back at April, and Ahead to May on May 1 2013, 8:47p - 1 reply
	I took Wells for exceeding my expectations by the most. Commented on Pinstriped Bible Yankee Players of the Month: April 2013 on May 1 2013, 8:45p
	for Vernon Wells Voted on May 1 2013, 8:44p

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