Yankees Baseball

Yankees Baseball http://forum.newsday.com/forums/thread/1951/ Hank Steinbrenner’s Yankees know by now what they will do regarding Santana and I’m beginning to think they have studied a few probable scenarios.Due to the enviable position the Yanks are in i.e. a group of talented young pitchers, enough cash and the will to go after the right players makes it less risky to go after Santana whether for a year or multiple years and still be able to remain very competitive for the next few years. The sux had a great team this season but nobody has repeated since the year 2000 for a reason.Let’s trust Hank & Co knows what they are doing. Or let’s look at it this way: If there is a Santana on our future by design there will be a Rowland in CF as well. 2007-11-29 22:10:47 Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69903/ 69903 I know this is the Yankees Universe and I know you’re happy the team has finally decided to take care of business.But . . . . . . Leave JUPITER alone . . . . . . . . . We liked it the way it was.Talk about exuberance. 2009-07-22 03:53:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Guys... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69901/ 69901 Guys you’re looking good.Easy does it ALEX. 2009-07-22 03:39:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Thanks... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69900/ 69900 Thanks SERGIO. 2009-07-22 03:38:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69831/ 69831 Let’s not forget about our leadoff guy and the second hole executing in almost every game too that’s something that has evidently and steadily helped our team. How important is that? Just ask the sux.Aceves again? Damn this guy keeps coming out of nowhere; did anybody say Ramiro Mendoza?Stay the course guys . . . . . . . no hesitation whatsoever . . . . . . . pretty please. 2009-07-21 04:30:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69830/ 69830 JUST STATING THE OBVIOUS.That’s what Hal did. So don’t fret over nothing. This team is very capable of getting there. You claim Y-O-U A-R-E F-A-M-I-L-Y and that there is electricity in the clubhouse so what’s there to worry about?He also said he fully trust you so . . . . . . . . . . there you have it. 2009-07-21 04:28:06 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69829/ 69829 We need to keep playing the same type of baseball for the next few weeks. Why? Because (and don’t look now but . . . ) the sux are not in their best shape (the expected correction. They were playing too great baseball for TOO long they are a VERY good team BUT they are not THAT great). So we have them exactly where we wanted them. How you deal with that fact is entirely up to you guys but . . . . EASY DOES IT.Just ever so barely outdistance them (Be surgically cool and relentless) . . . . . . . . And hell Yeah one game at a time. 2009-07-21 04:22:59 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69828/ 69828 ON THE OTHER NEWS (Sleep well Cronkite . . . . . Sir).Our team caught up with the sux (as it was expected and about the time it was expected. Our guys finally grabbed randomness by the horns . . . . . . . for the second time this season) AGAIN that could only mean we’re on the right track. 2009-07-21 04:20:54 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69827/ 69827 WOW . . . . . . . . nice game.Excellent Defense and timely HR hitting won the game. So this was the EASY game against a LAST place team the media was talking about?It looked like a pretty tight game to me but it gave us those great defensive plays: two DP’s and Tex dream throw to home plate (does anybody remember Giambi? ) and an equally impressive throw by Molina to a very alert Coke, that sealed the Orioles’ fate.HINSKE seems to be on his way to quickly become a household name in NY; I’m just glad he’s doing to other teams what he used to do to us. KUDOS Eric. And how about Matsui sama walk-off? G-R-E-A-T S-T-U-F-F. 2009-07-21 04:19:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Meantime... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69767/ 69767 Meantime back in Halladay land Roy Halladay won a game for us without being on the roster. CRAAAZY. 2009-07-20 00:02:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69766/ 69766 There will be more days like these in the near future a lot more than days when everything will go against us but that’s baseball.On a day like yesterday who was thinking about that? We were just enjoying our national past time watching our team play beautiful baseball. AWESOME. 2009-07-20 00:01:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Did... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69765/ 69765 Did I forget to mention Alex and Tex were AWESOME in the middle of that lineup? 2009-07-19 23:59:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69764/ 69764 Joba looked pretty much the Joba the fans had come to love and the rest on the team followed his lead from Alex and Tex to Hughes and Mariano it was a done deal in no time.Joba was effective and efficient and so was baseball yesterday. More than we could ask for . . . . . . . . . A perfect day of Yankee baseball. I know who must have had the broadest smile in the house: CASHMAN and who could blame him. 2009-07-19 23:58:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: As... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69763/ 69763 As far as the game was concerned it was a great game. A great team victory and it seemed like a sure handed team victory because it was and I won’t even talk about you know who’s little league play in RF because Joba got his back (as it should) and that’s baseball. 2009-07-19 23:55:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69762/ 69762 It was nice to see Moose too I have to ‘fess that I jumped on Mussina’s bandwagon in his last season with us but . . . . . Oh what a ride that was!We didn’t make the postseason but it didn’t really matter . . . . . . sort of . . . . . . Moose got his 20 game season. Oh what a season it was (especially near the end)! 2009-07-19 23:53:52 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69761/ 69761 It was a great day at the stadium a day when Yankee following turns into Disneyland (world) sort of and you wonder how great must have felt for the old Yankee fans to witness the greatness of these guys now turned into legends. I know how it feels to be a fan nowadays and it’s a great feeling although you get excited by those feelings and suffer when your team is down I guess that will never change, that’s the eternal constant in our lives: baseball and its ups and downs.The stadium felt like the old stadium (to me at least) only better (once inside you need more money to survive the required number of innings but who’s complaining? ). 2009-07-19 23:51:29 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69718/ 69718 How to reach the post season . . . . . really?Just don’t manage your team with desperation and allow your guys to play to their abilities you are managing a potent offense with a very good bullpen to go with a good rotation . . . . . . . I just hope you are not waiting for Cash to buy you a new toy named Halladay. 2009-07-19 03:00:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I’m... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69717/ 69717 I’m disappointed in you because all I thought you had going for you was your intelligence (and that was good enough for me) because as manager you haven’t won that much (and these are the Yankees so we are talking WS winning experience as manager). Maybe you should have checked the definition of momentum prevalent in the media because I think that might come closer to baseball reality than yours. 2009-07-19 02:58:26 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69716/ 69716 Momentum with respect to what . . . . . . exactly?Let me give a hint YOU LOSE three games to Anaheim immediately followed by TWO wins over Detroit in the Bronx. Where is the momentum big guy? Let me help you a bit more EVEN if you win one more game against Detroit today You’ve already lost three games to Anaheim and you’ve won another three to Detroit WHERE IS THE MOMENTUM? Maybe the definition of momentum changed over the weekend. If this is momentum then we already had meaningful momentum after one win to Detroit (don’t even try it Leyland this has nothing to do with you).Do you want to talk about momentum? Then talk to us AFTER you have won NINE back to back games against Foston and/or FOUR back to back games against Anaheim then we’ll be all ears. Because reaching the post-season with this team should not be a walk in the park but it might come close. 2009-07-19 02:52:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69715/ 69715 LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT WILDCAT.You lost three games in the Anaheim series which was really a test of what to expect from your team in the ALDS or ALCS and the fact that Wang is not operational (thanks to your third base coach which still is with the team) has nothing to do with it. Prior to that trip to Anaheim we have lost to the Angels in the good and in the bad during the regular season and during the postseason. They were and still are our ever present nightmare and one of the reasons why some of us thought you were a good choice over Torre was the fact that Scioscia was light years smarter than Torre and you being a former Northwestern wildcat were surely our ace card. Guess what? Scioscia is also smarter than you. You don’t need to be a Mensa member to know that by winning series you control your own destiny and are guaranteed a playoff spot. BUT THIS “I think the importance of it is keeping the momentum going. Detroit’s a very good team — we’re playing another first-place team — and keeping that momentum going is important.”This even defies the laws of Physics including quantum theory. If this is a valid proposition then you might be able to solve the “information paradox” . . . . . . without even trying. 2009-07-19 02:41:21 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: As... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69714/ 69714 As far as our Northwestern graduate goes I have a problem with “I think the importance of it is keeping the momentum going. Detroit’s a very good team — we’re playing another first-place team — and keeping that momentum going is important.” 2009-07-19 02:38:59 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69712/ 69712 As far as Swisher the smart baseball player just let me say this: This is a phony of the highest order first he does nothing but to call attention to himself and IF the team happen to win then so be it but don’t come to us afterwards saying you’re doing your best to win. Since when trying so hard to win has looked so sloppy and tasteless? 2009-07-19 02:32:14 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69711/ 69711 We were just trying to give you an early wakeup call so you won’t start managing the team with obvious desperation like you did in the end last year and like Torre did in his last two seasons with us. The talent and to a certain extent the effort is there while we throw subtle hints at you every time you start to screw up. Yes we are supporting and you are managing the same team it is a common goal but your buddy pass is up.If you have it in you (we have faith in the team’s talent) then reaching the playoffs should not be such an insurmountable task, it is within your team’s reach. 2009-07-19 02:29:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69710/ 69710 On the other hand this is what Girardi had to say about Swisher playing tricky baseball: “It’s very smart baseball,” Girardi said of Swisher’s path. “If you can distract them without interfering, you’d like to see everyone be able to do that.”So the guy is a 50/50 proposition at best in RF and he’s a complete idiot running the bases. How many times have we said: Can somebody PLEASE teach this man how to run the bases smartly? One little league move and this guy is playing smart baseball. What that shows us is the degree of desperation on the manager’s part who surely must know by now we are beginning to be sick and tired of the spin and are beginning to get upset about the lack of a resolve to reach the WS stage.The playoffs? You can stuff that; not with the moves made by Cashman in the off season not with the expensive stars you had in almost every position even before Cashman made those moves. 2009-07-19 02:22:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: If... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69709/ 69709 If you were a student of the game as some people claim you are then you would know those facts since the Yankees are paying your salary after they took you away from Chicago where Ozzie kept you where you rightfully belong. My apologies to Ozzie for defending this idiot. 2009-07-19 02:16:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69708/ 69708 Oh by the way in case you don’t keep abreast of baseball other than your at bats there is something the media keeps calling the Yankees CHOKE and it happened in 2004 when the Yankees gifted the sux with a series they (the sux) had no business winning and it started in Foston. Yes Foston where you were beaten by a wall trying to extend your meekly single while showing the world on national TV how smart you were running the bases chapter one.See Anaheim, Foston and Detroit are REALLY home turfs for their teams and contrary to our great captain’s opinion home advantage is not overrated at least it hasn’t been when it came to those four instances one in Foston, two in Anaheim and one in Detroit. 2009-07-19 02:13:15 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69707/ 69707 Tired of what? Of listening to the fact that unless the planet misses a couple of turns in the next few months you will have to go to either Anaheim or Detroit to decide who advances to the ALCS? You’re probably excused you just got here coming from teams that historically have won shiit and you probably had a great deal to do with that.For your information let me say that we THE YANKEES (that’s the name of the team you are currently journeying for) has been eliminated in the last few years once by the Tigers and a couple of times by the Angels in the early stages of the AL playoff series. So to call those three loses to Anaheim just a series is like calling the sux just that team from foston. They are your daddies. And if you are sick and tired of hearing it then you are in the wrong city Mohawk warrior. We take winning very seriously around here . . . . . . . . and losing too.Maybe you should take your smoke and mirrors act somewhere else I’m sure we’ll find someone else who would be happy to come here to play for our team and care at the same time. 2009-07-19 02:11:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69706/ 69706 Two things are evident: One, some of the players know they screwed up big time in Anaheim and two some players (the usual suspects) and the manager are trying to provide us with some useless spin.Let’s talk about this first. "It was a great win for us, especially because I was really sick and tired hearing about the Anaheim series and this and that. It's nice to get these two wins." Said the mohawk warrior. 2009-07-19 02:04:29 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69389/ 69389 Listening to Halladay (because the guy is everywhere in the news) he comes across as a down to earth guy the spin is almost non-existent.THE AMERICAN DREAM.Stop worrying about the Blue Jays they can take good care of themselves. Whether you’re going to the sux, the Phillies or any other team including the Yankees (hey I mentioned the sux first) what matters most is your family’s welfare the rest is secondary the WS rings etc. If this is going to be your big payday there is no shame in that; that’s what we all work very hard for. 2009-07-14 03:44:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69388/ 69388 Halladay has an impressive resume although his first four years in the majors show something like: 18-17It seems patience on the part of the Blue Jays paid off. 2009-07-14 03:42:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: You... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69304/ 69304 You can win a ton of games even more than 100 games and you will still have to go through Anaheim and Foston and HOW are you going to WIN THERE? Oh I get it . . . . . with Peavy and Halladay. Yeah right. 2009-07-12 03:33:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: In these... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69303/ 69303 In these sad outings, the fact that Hinske has done a fine job so far has been lost. 2009-07-12 03:22:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69302/ 69302 You thought you were going to go to the WS without first going through Anaheim and Foston? In what world? 2009-07-12 03:20:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Winning... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69300/ 69300 Winning might be contagious but in this team losing spreads like wildfire only a lot faster. 2009-07-12 03:16:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69299/ 69299 We have been amassing all this talent . . . . . . . . and for what?How soon before Girardi starts hugging Jeter’s bat during games like Torre used to do in his last season with the Yankees? Very soon I think. 2009-07-12 03:14:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Thank... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69298/ 69298 Thank God for La Tour de France; I’ve never thought I was going to enjoy cycling a lot more than Yankee baseball. 2009-07-12 03:12:33 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69297/ 69297 Keep throwing those pies, keep celebrating those meaningless wins.You can’t win shiit in Foston and Anaheim yet you and your manager keep trying to BS us to death. 2009-07-12 03:00:29 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69296/ 69296 There is no way we are going to win with this team AND manager. These guys haven’t won anything since the year 2000 and THEY DON’T CARE just ask Posada JUST SHOW THEM THE MONEY! It seems they can’t wait to go home in September (I see that’s how they apply the term family comes first).All that talk about helping the team win some tittles is all useless talk. “Yeah I could feel this team is special” Where? In Minn? In Toronto? Because I’m sure you don’t mean Detroit, Anaheim or Foston. 2009-07-12 02:58:59 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69295/ 69295 How are we going to surmount those not so minor bumps when our stars don’t put the team before their love for personal stats, their desire to have fun including Mohawks tattoos and shiit, their need to party, their personal TV shows and all sorts of demons?Since 2004 this team has been designed to choke at the first sight of serious competition so we keep living in the past. 2009-07-12 02:57:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69294/ 69294 I’m going to say this once more:If the path to the postseason takes us through Anaheim and Foston WE ARE DEAD IN THE WATER. 2009-07-12 02:55:53 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69293/ 69293 “The more you put runners on base, the more opportunities you’re going to have to score runs,” the Angels’ Chone Figgins said. “A home run can kill a rally sometimes. You need them, but for us, the more we keep that train going, the better our offense works.”Where have you heard that before? 2009-07-12 02:54:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I’ll... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69263/ 69263 I’ll stop now because I don’t want to hurt your feelings guys. You guys owe us two W’s I don’t care about what lupica has to say on the subject, nobody does . . . . . . really. 2009-07-11 00:51:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Are... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69262/ 69262 Are you sure THIS Melancon represents our future? Whatever happened to that truckload of flame throwers we were supposed to have coming through the pipes Cashman? The truck was hijacked by Foston? It figures. 2009-07-11 00:50:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69261/ 69261 The more Brunney says, the fact that he’s no longer the eighth inning man, doesn’t bother him the more we know it does; just like when he said he was alright.The team let you down Girardi. Unless you guys prove otherwise if the path to postseason play takes us through Anaheim or Foston . . . . . . . we have a serious problem TAMPA. 2009-07-11 00:48:02 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69260/ 69260 So this Melancon represents our future? Another guy who wouldn’t sign for less than $ 5 million? He wanted to get paid in Euros? You are making that up Right? I feel much better already.Joba was better this time until Arod’s mistake shook him up badly.Thanks to Tex the score wasn’t 6-20.The only good thing about this game was probably the hitting clinic by Melky in the seventh and Tex glove. 2009-07-11 00:44:49 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69259/ 69259 Another sick sitcom from Anaheim. With Tex, Melky and Molina excepted the team was shown at their worst. Although it could have been worse if the team had decided to follow Cano off the field when he headed for the dugout after only two outs. Wasn’t this guy supposed to be an RBI driving machine according to the media when the season started? Yeah those guys in the media are so knowledgeable Oh yes . . . . . YOU ARE!Tex probably aged a couple of years with those terrible throws from Arod, Cano and Melancon. Tex wants to win so badly while the rest of the team wants to just party and have fun. 2009-07-11 00:42:49 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69212/ 69212 So much for the sux being in a class by themselves. The sux are synonymous with WILD CARD. The term was coined for them (in baseball) that’s how they’ve got to their two WS titles so all this talk about them being the true superpower of the AL east was non-sense. They bested the Yankees 8-0 this season and what do they have to show for that herculean effort? A tie. Enough said.Guys let’s keep on keeping on . . . . . . . . One game at a time. 2009-07-10 05:40:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: The... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69211/ 69211 The “best bullpen in baseball” (that’s what the sux keep calling their pen) has been tested and caught with their pants down. We already knew that how do you like my legs? expletive Papelblown was overrated and he knows it and when the pressure is on he has turned into what he really is: just a private dancer. 2009-07-10 05:38:29 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69210/ 69210 Having said that the thing I liked the most about the Yankees winning and the sux losing yesterday was the fact that the sux KNEW the Yankees had won their game already and they were playing a not so powerful KC team YET THEY LOST THE GAME . . . . . . AT FENWAY. Just a coincidence? I don’t think so.We said just a couple of weeks ago that the sux were bound for a correction and we were going to have our chances to look at them in the eye and see them blink first. They have had some staying power but that power seems to be eroding ever so slightly. No matter . . . . . . We are a winning team playing inspired baseball. There are a lot of games left thus the more reason to feel good about ourselves. We felt good about our chances a few weeks ago and we feel good about our team right now with the best yet to come. 2009-07-10 05:36:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69209/ 69209 We have these rookies asking can we possibly get Halladay? When actually stupid is sitting next to these great players not being able to recognize greatness from up close and personal. Maybe our megastars should start treating these rookies like shiit sort of like Reggie used to treat other stars way back when. NUTS.The only thing I can think of is IF we don’t win with this plethora of stars maybe we should try sending a shiitload of stars up to foston for Francona. That should do the trick. 2009-07-10 05:34:51 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69208/ 69208 You could try sending any young stud plus the other players they might ask for and even with Sabathia, Halladay, Burnett, Pettitte and (fill in the blank) we would still be in the same situation trying to win enough games to stay ahead of Tampa Bay and then what?Can we possibly get Peavy? Shut the f. up rookie you are beginning to T. me O.! 2009-07-10 05:31:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69207/ 69207 Toronto had Burnett and Halladay with Burnett now telling us how great Halladay was; not only that but they had Rios, Wells, Rolen, Overbay and all those great hitters and what did they win? Exactly.My answer to all this nonsense is WE ALREADY HAVE Sabathia, Burnett, Pettitte, Hughes, Joba, Mariano, Aceves, Brunney etc, etc and to go with that we have Teixeira, Jeter, Alex, Matsui, Damon, Posada, Swisher, Cano, Gardner, MELKY, etc. etc. etc. Oh GOM. 2009-07-10 05:29:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69206/ 69206 How much greater would our rotation be with Halladay, Sabathia, Burnett and Hughes (the stud du jour move over Joba). Not a lot better than Sabathia, an effective Burnett, Hughes, Joba with the hard working Pettitte bringing up the rear.Look it up, Google it, you are not going to find such an impressing rotation in those winning teams from 1996 to 2000. The starters from those teams wanted to win and ultimately found a way to win and we had Mariano and Ramiro Mendoza just like now we have Mariano and Aceves (coming from the pen). What more can we ask for? Except to quiet those clowns who haven’t won shiit elsewhere. 2009-07-10 05:26:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69205/ 69205 Remember last year and the beginning of this year when the tabloids were saying (hindsight is always 20/20) what a monumental screw-up Cashman was for not agreeing to surrender Hughes, Melky and anybody in the Yankee roster for Santana? that was before they crucified Santana for being an abject failure with the Mets.My favorite quote of the time was from Cashman who said What difference does it make? We would be in the same predicament with Santana because we wouldn’t be scoring runs for him. 2009-07-10 05:23:14 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69204/ 69204 Remember when you guys used to dream about having Sabathia, Burnett, Joba, Hughes, and Wang in the same rotation? AWESOME tabloids and fans used to say (but almost impossible they thought to themselves) and once we had all those great hurlers in our midst and we were trailing the sux for a bunch of weeks Girardi (and Damon always Damon) started calling Halladay the best pitcher in all of the entire baseball universe (whatever happened to Sabathia and Burnett? ) that coincided with our rotation going south where we had to look to Pettitte the old (figure speech) Yankee warrior and Burnett who got lucky in the beginning of the season to rescue us from baseball hell.Now Halladay is quasi available which just happens to coincide with the best pitcher in all of baseball not winning much since the middle of June. Now Ricciardi wants to be entertained with offers from the baseball super powers. 2009-07-10 05:20:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Halladay,... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69202/ 69202 Halladay, Halladay . . . . . . is he coming? kept asking the would be Yankee players. 2009-07-10 05:17:33 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69201/ 69201 I have two words for Joba: Effective . . . . . Economical.Otherwise you might find yourself perfecting your trade in . . . . . . Toronto. 2009-07-10 05:16:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69200/ 69200 "I did a terrible job today," said Robertson, "I was missing with my fastball and I wasn't throwing strikes."WOW you must be proud of yourself. 2009-07-10 05:15:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69199/ 69199 According to Girardi the bullpen’s attitude is that of a professional bunch and he should take some credit for that because when you use the whole roster the best way you can unlike Torre who used to play his guys all the time OF COURSE your pitchers are bound to play selflessly always ready for the time when you’ll call upon them. It’s very simple Joe: trust generates trust. You keep using all players at your disposal particularly the relievers and there will be many happy returns.Aceves did a decent job yesterday but a starter he’s not (at least not in the AL East Div.) but he’s very important to us as the long and spot reliever and starter that Ramiro Mendoza once was. The fact that he feels he should start should be of no significance to us. It is what it is. 2009-07-10 05:13:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69140/ 69140 Cervelli and Pena. Keep the faith and don’t try to do too much in triple A ball, just stay healthy and loose. You did great on our books, kept the team in the running. Not much more we could have asked for.See you in September. 2009-07-09 01:18:53 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69139/ 69139 I guess we’ll take dreadful over defeat any day of the week. I will never get enough of Tex playing full time to win though.No need to worry about the media latest rant Tex. You’re doing fine; the jacks will come. I don’t see Bay being pestered by the foston media because he only has 20 dingers.Don’t try to do too much the whole lineup is producing and you have a lot to do with it.Cheers. 2009-07-09 01:17:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Check... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69088/ 69088 Check this out: the chief crew from last game against the Blue Jays claims that not only was Jeter beaten to the base by the ball but he was correctly tagged out and the third base umpire so informed him after the play just the opposite of what Jeter claimed he heard. Jeter has never looked like the person who doesn’t understand the finest nuances of the English language. So who are you going to believe? The blue or Jeter?My money is on Jeets hands down.Sorry blues . . . . . . . . Go peddle your goods someplace else.And no worries Theo says the monthly check is already in the mail. 2009-07-08 00:44:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69087/ 69087 That was a very good game in Minn. played by a dominant Yankee team.Sabathia had a sure foot outing and his team just followed and got his back. Perfect EXECUTION. Excellent contribution by Tex, Gardner, Cano and Cervelli. Alex missed a Grand Slam by a vertical inch when he slightly got under that ball.Hinske had a very good game against his former team the previous day and so did Swisher . . . . . . . good stuff.Stay the course guys . . . . . . one game at a time. 2009-07-08 00:40:36 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Stay... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69010/ 69010 Stay away from Manny’s power, keep the batters away from the plate, play peerless defense and don’t rush throws oh and keep the pressure on Torre and his coaches throughout the whole game. Difficult? You did a far more difficult thing when you took the game to the sux at Fenway a few weeks ago two games that produced awesome baseball. DO it for you this time. Be relentless and play for nine innings you’ll see the results. 2009-07-07 02:00:39 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69009/ 69009 Oh and about Manny and the Mets (does that sound like a rock song or what? Manny and the Mets! ) Manuel and the Mets need to know that they can’t allow Manny to beat them.This young Dodger team is not that disciplined at the plate and the Mets need to keep the Dodger batters away from the plate. Manuel also needs to outsmart Torre during the games that’s what Scioscia has done throughout the years and it has worked. 2009-07-07 01:59:46 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69008/ 69008 SO Lupica are these kids free from danger now from Joe Jackson or anybody else? Do you think Joe Jackson thinks of them as his grandchildren? Are these kids healthy or forever traumatized?You are the journalist at large here. You have the time and resources to perform due diligence and do the necessary research to uncover whatever truth is behind this tale. No doubt a Pulitzer to add to your collection might be in the offing.Set us straight oh great investigative journalist. 2009-07-07 01:57:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69007/ 69007 They were just his toys, non-persons to satisfy his deviant desires and that’s precisely why nobody cared to interfere with his sex addiction (nobody in the Jackson camp).Some people would say so what? Those were his kids. Yeah but there is something called human bondage and although to MJ they were just sex things not even human beings Society should have been more vigilant. Society was the only thing these quasi vitro kids had on their side and Society failed them miserably. What could these kids learn from someone so amoral like MJ? Except being amoral from an early age.From reading how deviants in our society operate I wouldn’t be surprised if this is not an isolated case. Pedophiles are a close knit group and they keep each other abreast of any breakthroughs. 2009-07-07 01:55:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69006/ 69006 According to my highly intelligent friends the purpose of MJ obtaining at market value the sperms and female eggs that will give him some Caucasian kids had a different motive.Because MJ was doing what he had planned all along; he was purchasing clone (sort of) children, sexual toys made to order. He made sure those kids had no relationship to him whatsoever they were just his property to do with them as he saw fit and we all know what that was.So go figure how early he initiated those kids into his sexual games and why every time the kids were in public they had their faces covered with cloth or masks of all kinds (did they have scars or signs of sexual molestation or abuse? ). Nobody knows. 2009-07-07 01:50:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69005/ 69005 It started with MJ telling his dermatologist’s (dermatologist to the stars, Inc.) secretary how much he loved kids but it was the being married to impossible women that stopped him from having his own kids would she be willing to help him reach his lifelong dream and give him a couple of kids without the hassle (we know how convincing and conniving he was from birth) and she agreed she now says that was “her gift to him” at a very reasonable price of course.So we start with a woman who doesn’t have a family but she has dogs and cats galore and she sells her own eggs to MJ so he can have the kids he dreams about. But there is a glitch or so she thinks MJ wants 100 percent Caucasian kids because he abhors the color of his own skin and so he enlists the help of his dermatologist to complete the picture. The good doctor agrees (for a modest fee of course) to provide the necessary sperms to fertilize the expensive eggs he had purchased from Miss Rowe and they all understand MJ doesn’t want HIS kids to look black they have to be Caucasian and they understand.Do they ever? 2009-07-07 01:48:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69004/ 69004 Let’s fast-forward to present time or to be exact to about 10 to 12 years ago.For MJ kids were like toys that he liked to nibble, touch or caress intimately and violate repeatedly and I remember the few times he was interviewed on TV he came up with the most outlandish explanation but the entire media pretended he was just being witty and immature about his sex addiction meantime he was screwing kids left and right. And his passion for violating kids, cute Caucasian kids to be exact culminated with the project that consumed his life second only to trying to bleach his soul. 2009-07-07 01:47:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I’m... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69003/ 69003 I’m not going to bore you with all the gaudy details of the many accounts that reached the Encino police dept. in California and the many times he was accused of being a pedophile or the times he had to settle out of court with the records sealed and his reputation intact helped by the media who pretended again they knew nothing on the subject nor they did seem to care about it. 2009-07-07 01:46:16 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69002/ 69002 That he was a musical genius there is no doubt but let’s look at the idiot deviant inside that black body of his and I’m saying this because if there is anybody who is afro American and feels insulted by this then bear with me a bit longer.I would say that three things were at the center of MJ soul: the music that he wrote and performed on stage and sold; the fact that he hated being a black person and spent a fortune and probably his life trying to change his racial station to the point that when he went to Africa more than 15 years ago he took off because he couldn’t stand the smell of the true African masses and the Africans hated him for it. When he returned from that trip the more determined he was to look anything but like those people.Don’t take my word for it it’s all documented by the newspapers of the time and thirdly he would do anything to gets his hands on a nice virginal Caucasian kid’s butt and money was no object. Every intelligent journalists knew about it but they just pretended to be blind, deaf and stupid. 2009-07-07 01:43:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69001/ 69001 That he was a musical genius there is no doubt but let’s look at the idiot deviant inside that black body of his and I’m saying this because if there is anybody who is afro American and feels insulted by this then bear with me a bit longer.I would say that three things were at the center of MJ soul: the music that he wrote and performed on stage and sold; the fact that he hated being a black person and spent a fortune and probably his life trying to change his racial station to the point that when he went to Africa more than 15 years ago he took off because he couldn’t stand the smell of the true African masses and the Africans hated him for it. Don’t take my word for it it’s all documented by the newspapers of the time and thirdly he would do anything to gets his hands on a nice virginal Caucasian kid’s butt and money was no object. Every intelligent journalists knew about it but they just pretended to be blind, deft and stupid. 2009-07-07 01:40:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/69000/ 69000 BETTER STILL reporter extraordinaire at large I have another project for you. And it involves a name dear to Obama’s heart and most Americans but I know you are a man of principles.I give you the king of Pop: Michael Jackson. 2009-07-07 01:38:32 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: So... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68999/ 68999 So Lupica show us how much you care about the average fan and tell your friends to publish those names since you seem to be the champion of the masses. 2009-07-07 01:37:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68998/ 68998 That morbid way you guys went about revealing the names of a few Yankee players on that list and Sosa lately is what has endeared you to us baseball fans. Not the sportswriter who spotted that illegal bottle of steroids in Mark McGwire’s locker . . . . . . not at all. And if it should have been determined that half of all professional baseball players were involved which I believe is a small figure compare with the true number go ahead and throw every one of them out of the game.We fans have the spending power we can always pick another game whereas you yellow journalists I don’t think you would enjoy working for Sears (terrible joke but very a propos nevertheless). 2009-07-07 01:36:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68997/ 68997 This guy is delusional I don’t remember anybody saying that; what I do remember is some of us saying that the way some of Lupica friends including verducci and roberts went about revealing piece meal the names of a few Yankee players who comprised a certain percentage of that infamous list of 104 players who tested positive for 'roids in a year when that shouldn’t have gotten any player in trouble as it was agreed a priori by all parties involved.We are still waiting for the entire shoe collection to drop since no sux player has been named so far other than Manny AFTER he tested positive this season yet the sux remain immaculate in their search for the baseball nirvana thanks to the above trinity. 2009-07-07 01:34:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68996/ 68996 Across town everybody is waiting the second coming of Manny. The tabloids sportswriters are lining up to either tell the baseball world what a great happening this is or to ask for Manny’s blood either way I don’t care I just wish the fines would have been three times the amount he was docked.Meantime at the same time every sportswriter in town is lining up to kiss Torre’s ring chief among them our squeaky clean Lupica who claims the fans are accusing the media of being responsible for the steroids era. 2009-07-07 01:29:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68995/ 68995 Check this for instance the crew chief in yesterday’s game claims he never spoke to the third base dope who told Jeter that the third baseman needed not to tag him. This even after the game was over. All these guys do is talk to each other they have nobody else to talk to. Same thing in college all they do is talk to each other about the game during and after the frigging games softball and baseball. But they will discuss that call somewhere in the near future but don’t call us we’ll call you they reminded us.Jeter knows that the closer he’s to home plate the easier to be brought home so I don’t have any problem with him trying to steal third base which he accomplished after all. Nothing wrong with aggressive baseball if you ask me. 2009-07-07 01:26:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68994/ 68994 Why am I not surprised to see the umpires make a few calls that were detrimental to the Yankees yesterday? Because they’ve being doing that for the longest time. If you recall those series against the sux this year most of the calls went the sux way. You can check the games if you don’t believe me.So the sux not only have politicians and sportswriters in their payroll Hi verducci, slena and lupica. But they also have frigging umpires. How difficult could that be? These guys basically hate professional players they feel they got the worst part of a very long season and now they make close to half a million dollars of course they want to make more GREED is universal.Some friend whose opinions I respect and who unlike Lupica are never wrong have said that much for years and I tend to agree. 2009-07-07 01:24:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68943/ 68943 Congratulations to Jeter, Teixeira and Mariano on a well deserved All-Star selection. We know you’ll give a good account of yourselves.Have a great time guys. 2009-07-06 06:50:16 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68942/ 68942 We're just a game behind the sux and we are not taking this game seriously and right now all roads to the WS go through Foston. Think about that.All we hear is how young Joba still is and we are so aware of that because it is so evident and not necessarily in a good way. 2009-07-06 06:49:06 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68940/ 68940 Meantime I was disappointed in Joba joining his buddy Burnett with this silly pie throwing SHIIT the other day.It was grandstanding . . . . . . no more no less (as it has been from day one) and one of these days one of those pies is going to hit Kim or Susan we shall see when that happens we shall see.Let's see if the fans and the media will stand for the horsing around then. To be honest they look like a bunch of frigging punks . . . . . . Tatoos and all. Exactly like a bunch of frigging punks. 2009-07-06 06:41:38 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68933/ 68933 We could also say that had it not been for Ransom Joba would have kept the team close enough and in that sense IF HE KNOWS what needs to be done to be effective in the near future we should still give him some room to learn how to execute his game plan. That crap about the Jays being a great hitting team doesn’t cut it with us the current payroll doesn’t read San Diego but NY Yankees so don’t even go there.I still don’t know what Ransom can do for us that Pena couldn’t. Pena was a great player, a fast runner, he could bunt, hit, keep the rally going and one of the best gloves we have seen this decade. Girardi is going to have a tough time selling post Pena Ransom to most of us. 2009-07-06 00:26:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68932/ 68932 When the guy has control of his fastball as well as other pitches I can see where he should go after the hitters . . . . . BUT . . . . when his stuff is not working I don’t see how you can ask him to speed up the delivery process and still be effective. You have been a catcher you know it doesn’t work like that unless it worked in Chicago where you won shiit.I do agree however that Joba cannot afford to give anymore bases on balls great pitchers simply don’t do that. Just clear the mind once and for all Lake Erie should be a distant past. Clear the mind and finish those hitters you seem to start so well. Finish the job; that's a step you must take to be effective out there. Those fans that are now booing you used to be solidly behind you . . . . . . . win them over again by being more consistent for at least six or seventh innings. Borrow a page or two from the new Burnett and don't shake your catcher just stare at him like Burnett does, keep the hitters off balance even when you don't have your A-stuff. 2009-07-06 00:23:53 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68931/ 68931 I don’t necessarily agree with Girardi because on the one hand he says: “It's just about attacking the hitters. It's what it is. Sometimes your mechanics are going to be off a little bit and they don't allow you to do that.”And on the other hand he states: He gets in the stretch, he works extremely slow. We talked to him about improving his pace a little bit.”The latter seems to indicate that speeding up the process will improve his control somewhat that is a very weak argument. Speeding up the process because YES wants shorter games or because Posada gets upset would be the least of my worries. I worry about Joba getting better at getting batters out and when he does that I don’t care about how long a game takes. There are pitchers, effective ones in baseball who pitch very long games . . . . . that’s baseball.If I knew Joba would be a 20 plus game winner every year during his Yankee career I wouldn’t care if every game took 5 hours . . . . . . . hey the Yankees wouldn’t either. 2009-07-06 00:17:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68930/ 68930 About Joba Girardi says the following: "He got some long counts. He gets in the stretch, he works extremely slow. We talked to him about improving his pace a little bit."It's just about attacking the hitters. It's what it is. Sometimes your mechanics are going to be off a little bit and they don't allow you to do that. But it's important, because whether you're at old Yankee Stadium or new Yankee Stadium, right field is somewhat short. And you don't want to give up free base runners." 2009-07-06 00:11:26 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68929/ 68929 Joba has begun to pull one a-la-Ian Kennedy he truly thinks he has arrived, but we Yankee fans know otherwise. It is what it is. We are still waiting for him to take control of his game and the calendar says JULY already and the clock is ticking. The way things look right now Joba doesn’t even deserve to be the fifth starter. He’s accomplishing the most difficult thing which is getting ahead of the batters but he’s failing miserably where he shouldn’t have too many problems . . . . . . IF he’s got the right stuff.I still don’t understand why Girardi insist on pairing him with Posada. You are not helping matters here and may I remind Girardi he's still also learning his craft as he goes so far I have not been impressed with his performance managing our team in the recent NL games. 2009-07-06 00:01:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68928/ 68928 On a day when Joba forgot to bring his compass to the Bronx Aceves, Jeter, Matsui and Posada came to the rescue (Joba should thank Cody Ransom for his troubles yesterday but to Joba’s credit he forgot about it at post game time), that the inning went on for too long wasn't Joba's fault.But great performances by those four players and the second in a row for Posada, Jeter and Matsui saved the day. Great stuff. In a game where Alex rested they shined. 2009-07-06 00:00:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Happy... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68859/ 68859 Happy fourth of July to the entire Yankees organization including Managers, Players, Coaches and their loved ones and the best fans in the world of course. 2009-07-04 05:23:16 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68858/ 68858 Happy Birthday Boss!And Many Thanks. 2009-07-04 05:15:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68853/ 68853 Alex bat is back and he’s just warming up . . . . . . . at least that’s what I think and I know a thing or two about Alex abilities.To complete the offensive act Tex and Cano should find the groove and stay there. You guys make the rest of the lineup great and when that happens you all look so nasty out there. 2009-07-04 02:48:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68852/ 68852 Let’s take the game to Halladay; earn his respect (which might turn to fear) be selective up there. This game is the most important game of the season. Future games should not even be in the radar because you have to deal with this game first.Let Girardi talk about streaks (old dogs sometimes don’t want to learn new tricks) sooner or later he will have to get on board with the program or be left out. 2009-07-04 02:46:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68851/ 68851 I just hope that Girardi is not saying “Wang goes against the best pitcher in all of baseball today” that wouldn’t serve any practical purpose if Wang stuff is back he has nothing to fear about Halladay and our talented hitters should have to make an especial effort knowing that Halladay is hittable. He lost a recent game against a not so powerful lineup, so coaches . . . . . . . . WHAT TRULY GIVES? 2009-07-04 02:44:21 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68850/ 68850 You got some leeway when you went after K-Rodriguez for no apparent reason which you acknowledged in the end was wrong. You dished out once you have to live with this purpose questioning for a couple of more days. That’s part of the game Brunney; just don’t let them get under your skin.We agree with you the main thing this is to help the team and the media has gone Ga-Ga over your stuff before so they were fans of you at one time and they might come back and when that happens let bygones be bygones. You and the rest of this pen makes the Yankees better so taking care of your body and preventing further injuries becomes far more important than being popular or unpopular with these guys. 2009-07-04 02:40:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68849/ 68849 Brunney has been besieged by the media ever since he told one of the local sportswriters that he though some of his questions were stupid. They are like a sisterhood. They can bury you collectively in no time. For us of course it doesn’t make any sense to continue that line of questioning which brings to mind that saying: What is it about NO you don’t understand stupid? But thinking along those lines and saying it are two different animals.Best way to handle it is just to be terse and polite like Alex does at times without calling anybody or their questions stupid or ridiculous. 2009-07-04 02:33:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68848/ 68848 I got it right the first time; I still don’t understand how all these M.I.T. graduates working for the local tabloids miss the point.What matters to our young studs IS THE WINNING. WE GOT IT and the fact that we true fans get it . . . . . . . matters too. 2009-07-04 02:30:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68847/ 68847 Regarding the bridge to MO, "Things change," Bruney said. "I'm not bent out of shape, I promise you that. It's ridiculous that I have to answer these questions over and over again, because I don't care." Mariano's the closer, five starters, and then we have six guys who fill in whenever," Bruney said. "I happened to be filling the eighth inning for a while, but things change. I'm not bent out of shape over it, I promise you that.Hughes said his mentality isn't different pitching in the eighth inning. "It really doesn't make a difference to me," Hughes said. "I go in there and we're all in there basically to bridge the gap between the starter and Mariano." 2009-07-04 02:28:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68846/ 68846 On the other hand Burnett could almost easily affect how he approaches the game when he pitches in two very important ballparks; for him one is of course Toronto and the other one far more important for our team is Foston. Same exact approach should do the trick.With his tools and discipline that should be a no-doubter, whether is going up against Halladay or Beckett in our books we think he could almost easily (when he fully trust his stuff that’s a no brainer) compete with those two studs and others like them. We like his chances in those instances, that’s how good we think he is. 2009-07-04 02:26:21 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68845/ 68845 Burnett agreed with Girardi that the location of his fastball made a difference Friday, but he also said the change of venue helped.“Completely different,” Burnett said. “It wasn’t the same. Not even close. Not even close. I didn’t even pay attention to who got in the box today, first time, it was kind of weird.”Could that mean you have reached the next plateau? I tend to agree with that.Funny that also seems to be the way Mariano pitches he’s far more interested in the catcher’s mitt than in who's at the plate or their current team’s domicile. This should be a very important piece of information for our young studs. 2009-07-04 02:23:06 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68844/ 68844 “We had a chance maybe to break the game open and we weren’t able to do it and that happens,” Girardi said.That happens?Let the record show that the calendar is pointing towards the month of JULY Joe. By now when we have a chance to break the game open; WE DO IT. Unless you are planning to spend the month of October at home. Remember pitchers can’t hit in the AL only batsmen can . . . . . . . . let’s enter that item on the punch list. 2009-07-04 02:20:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68746/ 68746 The sux didn’t implode again down in Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . they just followed their pitcher du jour and walked off the field with two outs in the fifth inning.I’m sure they will get it right one of these days, right Papelblown?Do you still wax your legs . . . . . . private dancer? 2009-07-02 00:56:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68745/ 68745 Rest means REST not DHing; we know how fanatic Alex is on game day, that won’t qualify as rest. No way no how. I have said before that even God rested on the seventh day and He wasn’t making that kind of money.The team should be able to carry the torch and I say this matter-of-factly. This lineup should be able to operate with Alex or anybody else out on any given day. Let’s be smart about it. 2009-07-02 00:53:22 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68744/ 68744 Just like the whole world including myself pointed out to the sux Lowell case when Alex underwent his hip procedure as proof that he could come back from it and play at a high level again it is important to not overlook the fact that because the team needed him so badly (with Ortiz having problems) Lowell just went down.IF THE DOCTOR SAYS ALEX SHOULD GET A WEEKLY REST then REST THE GUY at least once weekly. If Alex goes down like Lowell just did I wouldn’t want to be in Girardi’s shoes. Hell will break loose. There won’t be a second chance. Don’t listen to the media; the media is going to get you fired, trust me.HEY YANKEES YOU NEED TO LEARN FROM THE FEW SUX MISTAKES. 2009-07-02 00:51:24 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68743/ 68743 He’s the closest thing to our Ramiro Mendoza who more than anybody else kept the team going during those championship years I don’t care what anybody says he just made it look so easy JUST LIKE ACEVES DOES.Don’t screw around with an almost sure thing Girardi; be smart. Trust me that's bound to hurt you and your team. 2009-07-02 00:47:54 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68742/ 68742 I see Girardi suffering from some of the same ailments Torre used to be afflicted with and that is he, like almost everybody else in the business, loves hard throwing pitchers and he seems to be overlooking Aceves lately (the best reliever in the bullpen). I get the feeling that the fact that Aceves coming to extinguish some fires has picked up some wins in the process doesn’t sit well with Joe.That is an old managerial sin that goes God knows how many decades back. I just hope this doesn’t come back to bite him. I have said many times that Girardi is a reactive type of Manager. If he’s paying attention he might have noticed that Aceves last night seemed lost in the first few pitches he threw, the problem is that when Aceves comes on board is usually in situations where he cannot afford to be hesitant about and instead he needs to be the sure cool hand we are accustomed to. 2009-07-02 00:45:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: On... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68741/ 68741 On the other hand Cano has forgotten that we run to first base regardless maybe he’s been watching some games from other baseball network. Hey man this is July already . . . . . . . . I thought we took care of those glitches (silly fundamentals) back in April. 2009-07-02 00:41:46 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68740/ 68740 A perpetual and relentless string of singles, doubles, BB and the occasional HR should be our M.O.A thing of beauty and when that happens we can score early and often to help our pitchers throw with total abandon and confidence or score whenever needed in case you have to come from behind, something you have been able to do very often this year, that was something we were missing the last few seasons so in that sense this is a better team.Defense has continued to remain steadily good with stellar plays at the corners and in the middle.Posada (with men on base) is controlling his nerves better; that’s also a plus. 2009-07-02 00:40:51 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68739/ 68739 Alex is getting hotter and the media wants to know what’s the Yanks next step with regards to Alex staying in the lineup.Tex and Alex are both going to get better which comes with Alex being more consistent at the plate same thing applies to Cano because when Cano gets hot (and it is about time Cano picks up the pace) then that lineup is going to be lethal in the middle, at the top and at the bottom; or as someone keeps saying it becomes contagious, then imagine being at the other end trying to pitch around you guys. Good luck to those opposing pitchers. 2009-07-02 00:36:08 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68738/ 68738 Fine job by Andy in one of his best outings so far this season.Efficient, Effective, Economical. Good stuff. A pitcher’s duel on top of that, if you love the game it was great to watch.Aceves, Coke and Mariano completed and finished the deal.On the offense Melky went ballistic, Alex remained ballistic and Damon continue to deposit the baseball on his favorite Zip Code.The Jet Stream was on and so were the Yankees and Junior with his beautiful swing just added the palace to his long distance resume. 2009-07-02 00:30:15 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68670/ 68670 I have said before and I say it again: “Let’s hurry up and then wait.”As long as we don’t think too high of ourselves (and start the toga parties and food fights) before we win anything and put the team before our very own interest (IN DEEDS) we’ll be okay; that doesn’t necessarily mean let’s not enjoy the games. 2009-07-01 03:28:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68669/ 68669 Remember what I said a couple of days ago about the METS doing far more damage against the sux in Foston than the mere two loses they inflicted upon them?The true students of the game (beyond the frigging stats freaks) know exactly what I meant. Now you begin to see the results and you’ll see the sux regressing (at least for the few games we need them to, maybe more). Will the Yankees be ready for that change in scenery without putting extra pressure on themselves? We hope so. They are yours for the taking.Let me put it this way: THE SUX ARE . . . . . . VERY BEATABLE! 2009-07-01 03:19:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68667/ 68667 Oh and about that other game in Baltimore,"Give the other team credit. They put pressure on our bullpen tonight and we pretty much imploded," PAPELBLOWN said. "I can't think of any other word that describes it better."Before the Red Sox blew the lead, Boston's infielders joined pitcher Justin Masterson in leaving the field with two outs in the sixth inning.Thinking Pie's grounder to shortstop was the third out, Masterson walked toward the Boston dugout and was followed by his infielders. All of them sheepishly returned after realizing their gaffe.Half the team left the field with only two outs?The great sux bullpen IMPLODED?If you think that’s just a coincidence . . . . . . . THINK AGAIN. 2009-07-01 03:12:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68665/ 68665 The Yankees basically honored their seniors who ended their HS career on this sad note; a team who overcame adversity and had a courageous and strong final push at the end of the season finishing with a 20-5 record.The senior players so honored were:BRITANNY LONGOKYLEE RUTHERLYNETTE MARTINEZHANNAH GOLDSTONEJULIE OSIPOWTAYLOR KURTZNICOLE MEMALEGood luck to these great athletes in their college academic future and all future endeavors. 2009-07-01 03:06:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68664/ 68664 That HS softball team you saw last night before the game against the Mariners were the Westhill H.S. Vikings, the defending 2008 FCIAC champions from Stamford, CT; a group of 20 great softball players (the fast pitch kind of course) from Connecticut whose 2009 season came to an end because of a technicality ( their not too smart coach was partly to blame) losing to a 22nd seeded team (the Vikings were sixth seeded) when they were forced to play their last State tournament game’s final 2 innings without their superstar pitcher Jen Joseph (all state player) because the head umpire made a bonehead decision without knowledge of the tournament rules.Let’s just say both coaches and the umpires where in the wrong and as a result these ladies came ready to resume game playing only to have their hearts broken when they were told the season was officially over 2 ½ hours earlier. 2009-07-01 03:03:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68663/ 68663 Finally a big thanks to Hank, Hal and Cash.That was a VERY NICE TOUCH at the beginning of the game.Very nice touch indeed. 2009-06-30 21:59:02 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68662/ 68662 All I remember about Eric Hinske is that he used to hit our pitchers PRETTY GOOD whether he was with Toronto or Tampa Bay or the sux.What’s not to like about Hinske? 2009-06-30 21:57:07 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68661/ 68661 Did you see the Orioles taking that expletive private dancer for a spin?Did you see his expressionless face afterwards? That expletive blank stare? PRICELESS.When he HAD to BE CLUTCH he was nothing but HOT AIR. 2009-06-30 21:51:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68660/ 68660 Nice family the Matsuis. Their Hideki came up BIG.Well done Matsui sama . . . . . Well Done. 2009-06-30 21:46:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68659/ 68659 Have a good night sleep Brunney you’ll get them next time.You’re trying to be too fine you too Joba. Chill out man and trust your stuff and don’t lose any sleep over it either. 2009-06-30 21:43:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68657/ 68657 Great team effort and win last night guys. The offense picked up Brunney that’s what good resilient winning teams do.AWESOME play at third base 1-3 . . . . . . . . . A-W-E-S-O-M-E.I’ll take that one to go with that 2 run moon shot thank you.Cabrera went the Melky-Way again. It seems like he always does. 2009-06-30 21:38:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68589/ 68589 Congratulations to the U.S. National Soccer Team on placing second to the Brazilian National Team in the FIFA Federation Cup in South Africa. Needless to say that was a HUGE achievement any of those Brazilian stars makes more money that the entire U.S. team.The American players were incredibly brave . . . . . . and lucky to be two goals ahead of those Brazilian stars in the first half.The U.S. team should feel very proud of their achievement in a far away land against a true soccer juggernaut. I know we are also very proud of them . . . . . KUDOS guys. 2009-06-29 03:27:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Congratulations... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68588/ 68588 Congratulations to Mariano on his 500th save and to Arod on passing Reggie on the HR list. Kudos guys. Get a well deserved rest. 2009-06-29 02:21:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68587/ 68587 This is the first time I can remember the Yankees not choking upon learning the sux had lost to an opponent (the Braves) while they were still playing (against the Mets). Maybe this team really has it in them.Says the Zen master: We shall see. 2009-06-29 02:19:51 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68586/ 68586 However bad the results were during the subway series you still have each other and some people coming from the DL soon, hang in there and thanks again for kicking some serious a$$ in Foston.Seeing Papelbon’s face (that frigging private dancer) twisted in utter anger and sheer agony and frustration was PRICELESS. 2009-06-29 02:16:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: If... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68585/ 68585 If you need an antidote against the storm of criticisms and hatchet job the media will be leveling against you; just read the sport headlines the media peppered the Yankees with when we lost the first game against the Mets a couple of weeks ago up until the moment when Castillo had that fatidic failed catch on the second game. The media reacted as bad against us but now they are riding the coattails. Don’t they always? 2009-06-29 02:15:15 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68584/ 68584 For What it’s worth I would like to thank the Mets (now that the subway series is over) for the GREAT job they did in Foston when they took 2 out of 3 from the sux at their home. If we make the post season by a game or two we know whom to thank.We failed miserably at trying to reciprocate when we lost the series against the Phillies and the Mets’ contribution went even farther than that (and I’m still referring to that series in Foston) they did more damage than the two wins they took from Foston and they did it on sheer guts and determination.Now that you will be at the receiving end of some flak from the media and your front runner fans you can hold your heads high. “You did terrible against the Yankees” the media will say, “no fight, no guts, no glory” they will chant but the truth is you are still 2 and ½ games behind the faltering Phillies and you are playing with a severely depleted roster. Maybe your Division is weak but so is the division the Dodgers are in and you don’t hear Torre complaining about it. It is what it is. 2009-06-29 02:13:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68227/ 68227 He lost most of those runners anyway. A runner steals on you . . . . . . Live with it and focus on the batter at hand; things will work out in the end. Clear the mind and concentrate on been in “synch. ” with your pitcher. It’s that simple. And start being loyal to your team “on the frigging record and off the frigging record” the media is not paying your frigging salary . . . . . . . . The Yankees are.End result: the man is willing to adapt and work with his pitchers (when needed) the complaining worked; so don’t tell me that’s bad for the team. 2009-06-21 12:39:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68226/ 68226 I have also mentioned a few days ago when I went after his a$$ that he had a “weak arm” to be honest (contrary to what some tabloids believe) I don’t think that’s a big problem I think he worries too much about that issue because when it comes to it the runner on first base that’s the pitcher’s responsibility that’s the reason why he’s there in the first place and you don’t help your pitcher by acting so nervously with that runner(s) on . . . . . . . what you need to do is not panic and forget about those runners stealing your signs if you had done your homework the chances are minimal.The fact that he has worried too much in the past has produced terrible results and I’m sure that controlling those nerves could have helped a great deal. 2009-06-21 12:38:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68225/ 68225 Some of these tabloids’ writers need to grow brains.“Posada was great”, “Posada can catch after all” and Girardi; “Posada is my catcher.”What nobody is saying is the fact that we are playing NL teams in NL ballparks for the next few days and we cannot afford to let some games get out of hand because the sux keep putting pressure on our team and where does that leave us without the DH? Exactly, we are forced to like Posada and even pretend he’s great. We know otherwise and we are not going to attack this guy when he’s got us by the balls. The team comes first and to his credit he’s been flapping about saying he’s willing to learn new tricks . . . . . . All the better.That’s the general idea to turn him into a valuable asset WITHOUT THE FRIGGING ATITUDE. He’s a decent bat with no speed on the bases but right now there is no alternative and we’re stuck with him thanks to Hank. It is what it is. 2009-06-21 12:35:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68190/ 68190 “It’s totally unacceptable,” Damon said. “It’s amazing. There’ve been a lot of plays that I’ve missed this year. I’m definitely a much better defender than that. Lately, I’ve been brutal.”Yeah you don’t exactly win games by playing to lose. What matters is that A.J. is beginning to be more effective again. Some games will be lost that’s part of baseball.Go for the tilt today you still are a better team than what we saw last night.Let’s take it to the fish today this is an important game, the game at hand.Let’s execute and stay focused, we play for nine innings guys. 2009-06-20 23:15:53 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68156/ 68156 I don’t want to go play for the expletive Yankees! Listen to this fa/g/got. We don’t want your expletive a$$ here either . . . . . . . a$$hole.You’ve got to be hands down the ugliest drag queen in the whole suc nation.Die in foston (at your convenience) you fuc&king freak, meantime we’ll send you a picture of the new palatial digs of the Yankees (2009 World Series Champions) the urinals are more spacious and luxurious than your frigging clubhouse and they smell better too.The poster child for the silence of the lambs is going down BIG TIME.We are going to be on you like white on rice a$$hole (I beg your pardon I meant to say major A$$HOLE). 2009-06-20 04:06:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68155/ 68155 Check out this loser Papelbon (that’s French for “toilet paper”, . . . . . used toilet paper).This ho/mo thinks we are tickled pink because he wants to come to NY when foston discards him as the useless tool he is.In your dreams a$$hole."I don't want to go (expletive) play for the Yankees," he said. "I've been on a team for the past five years that's been in first place more than any other (expletive) team otherwise. Why would I want to leave?""For me, I want to go to a place where I'm happy," he said. "For me, the only thing that's important is A manager that's going to protect me, and I know that (I have that) here." “Besides Theo told me he loves me when I danced for him” “I just want to be loved. Call me crazy but Theo brings out the woman in me.” 2009-06-20 04:04:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68154/ 68154 Anyway if we don’t have a problem (or so you say) then let’s not worry about it why tell our batters you have to study these new young guys, be selective? Why fix what it ain’t broken? Right? Game on.We are still looking at the big picture and still is paying off. We cut one game from the leading sux and we have a ton of games to go still.Have a great game (next game) and a great series in Dade county. 2009-06-20 00:48:16 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Now... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68153/ 68153 Now it what matters is the fact that we won those games then what are we worrying about? We might continue to look like shiit while swinging high and low left and right it doesn’t matter because we are going to win a great percentage of those games but why then it seems that a great number of times Jeter, Arod and Damon keep saying after every loss: “yeah the kid had good stuff, he threw strikes, we couldn’t decipher him, we never saw him before, give him credit, he showed a lot of guts out there” that happened a lot more times than your so called report indicates. 2009-06-20 00:11:33 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68152/ 68152 So they got our number but that point becomes moot if we outsmart them and outplay them either during the ALDS or the ALCS. I have always said that one of the things Girardi had going for him was the fact that (a Northwestern graduate) he was smart. But just like Torre he seems to react instead of being proactive when dealing with the imponderables of the game we are always a step behind.And that report simply says that in those games started by unfamiliar pitchers against the Yankees the Yankees won that number of games the report doesn’t explain how we won those games and I’m sure it had to do with the fact that those teams had a terrible bullpen and the fact that this team has made it a habit to come from behind and win a great number of games sort of like winning the Belmont coming from behind but we still were owned by those pitchers during those innings they pitched against us UNTIL they were relieved. During the playoffs great bullpens USUALLY follow good to great starting pitching . . . . . . . therein lies the quagmire (in our very own case). 2009-06-20 00:10:24 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68151/ 68151 So I’m not that worried about our team not making the playoffs I sort of feel in my bones that this team will make it to the postseason while treating every single team with respect and meeting out every challenge on the field.But if we are not ready to deal with whatever opposing managers are going to throw at us during the ALDS and ALCS we’re doomed because we are a team that doesn’t prepare for the challenge but merely reacts that’s one of the reasons why we always lost to the Angels; Scioscia was always a step ahead of us and Madoon with the Rays the same last year; this year that honor belongs to the sux because until you produce that stat chart that says that we actually won those 8 straight games I’m going to insist we did lose them. 2009-06-20 00:06:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68150/ 68150 The idea behind our complain was not to embarrass the coaching staff or the hitters for the sake of making them feel terrible the idea was to call Girardi’s attention (and his staff) to the fact that in the playoffs first round the last couple of times we have been soundly eliminated (do you see Torre still around? ) by the opposing pitchers throwing strikes to our batsmen and they got away with it because there was no plan B; granted Long (probably) wasn’t here then but that’s exactly what happened. In a short series we lost because we couldn’t adjust on the fly to first the Tigers throwing strikes and the next year the same thing happened against Cleveland.Arod and Wang were blamed Arod for not being clutch and Wang for choking and giving away runs like crazy and not being able to throw his signature pitch for strikes. 2009-06-20 00:05:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68149/ 68149 I would be very much interested to know how our starters specially those who lost games to the opposition when the offense was actually handcuffed by these unknown rookies think about the same subject and the provided pseudo-explanation.Because both Girardi and Long have missed the point. 2009-06-20 00:02:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68148/ 68148 Guess what? It worked! Which brings us to the following question: Why did it take you so long to so instruct your hitters? Why did you have to wait until this collective hysteria forced you to proceed in that direction? If there wasn’t any problem to begin with.Do you need help with another collective hysteria related item? Hey all you have to do is ask. 2009-06-20 00:00:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68147/ 68147 Nice touch. Is there any forthcoming report coming to prove that IN REALITY THE YANKEES DID NOT EXACLTY LOSE THOSE 8 STRAIGHT GAME TO FOSTON? With the gall you exhibited while providing that information WITH A STRAIGHT FACE I wouldn’t be surprised if those losses were merely imagined.Kevin Long a real BS artist said that he told the troops there was nothing relevant regarding the falsehood spread by tabloids and fans about they not being able to hit unknown pitchers BUT JUST IN CASE try to study this Marlin thrower because it might help if they were selective and intelligent in their approach and VOILA or is it voici? (These fuzzy stats got me confused) Problem solved. 2009-06-19 23:58:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: We... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68146/ 68146 We asked Girardi and Co. to do something about the Yankees being owned by unknown hurlers they meet for the first time, they presented us with a report that says that the problem doesn’t exist and presto the problem doesn’t exist isn’t it amazing what SPIN can do for you? These guys really think they’re cute. The key words are “games started” as in “games started by pitchers they have never faced before.” 2009-06-19 23:57:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68145/ 68145 Sort of.You underwent a traumatic procedure (traumatic to your body that is) and practically your muscles are sort of getting back to the shape they were when you went under the knife and that doesn’t happen overnight. For a regular sedentary person it takes months to recover but for an athlete of your caliber it should take longer to go back to the world class shape you need to be to produce the type of stats the individual we know as Arod is capable of delivering.Your conditioning makes it possible to recover in less time than mere mortals but it’s not easy. Your mind knows that but your body doesn’t; first you need to work strengthening those muscles to the shape you were in last year then you work on muscle memory to perform at the next level People like to think it all happens automatically if that was true we would have a ton of $20 plus Mil. players and we don’t. Market demand is one factor but superlative talent is the other one in world class soccer they call it FORA DE SERIE (from the Portuguese or is it Italian? meaning “superlative, unique, world top class talent and skills” ) and to get back to that performance level it takes a lot of work and patience I know that and that’s why I haven’t commented negatively on your results I’m well aware of what it takes but you’ll get there. Tabloids would be tabloids. Let them bark for a while.Getting back to that type of shape is not an easy task even for Arod. Take your time it’s a long season and we need you for the long haul, your team can take care of itself Tex might take a hit in his production but there are other eight guys or more that need to step up and pick up the slack. Your time will come and by then you’ll be ready. We know that. 2009-06-19 23:55:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68144/ 68144 That game against the fish last night was a very good game overall, a great team effort; Andy was dandy, Jeter led the team at the plate and it paid off handsomely. Great flashes of leather specially Berroa and all without the benefit of the DH. The Yankees did the right thing by resting Arod and if it was Arod who asked to be rested the better you don’t help the team by trying to be brave when you practically just came from serious surgery.About the rest Arod said "Overall, any time you're tired, it may affect your game. But that's definitely not an excuse," Rodriguez said. "Maybe I came back a couple weeks too early, but I don't think that's the reason for any recent struggles. Whether I was hitting .300 or .200, fatigue would be fatigue." 2009-06-19 23:54:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: People... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68113/ 68113 People will come to see the YANKEES play; the NATS stole our swagger but they don’t know that . . . . . . . give them a good run for their money.One game at a time. 2009-06-19 06:31:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68112/ 68112 ANYWAY since Gardner needs to rest and not compound any discomfort or headaches (they said he had one) we are going to remember that last year we played without Arod and Jeter at one time and this year we played without Arod, Posada and Wang and virtually without Sabathia and Tex for the month of April.If we survived that we should be able to do fine without Gardner (we pray and hope nothing is wrong with him at all) too. We still have a huge advantage: Girardi.It was in the NL (was it not? ) that he was named manager of the year so he’s back in his element . . . . . . away from the stinky DH rule. GO GET THEM! 2009-06-19 06:30:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68111/ 68111 What? Someone in the trainer’s room has X-ray vision? ). A CAT scan by now will be too late. Intuition? Not really, something better than that.I guess making the flight to Mia was more important that Gardner’s health and career. Those are the perils that a rookie faces while still a rookie. Damon claims that’s the main reason why he’s an idiot.We castigated the Mets for their handling of Church we are not going to be more lenient with the Yankees. 2009-06-19 06:29:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Isn’t... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68110/ 68110 Isn’t that a beatch? We were anxiously waiting for Gardner to step up in the coming series against NL teams in NL ballparks and the guy goes up to check first person the resistance of Plexiglas to his skull (I don’t know what Damon told you but Plexiglas is a very unyielding material). The only thing left for us to say is we hope he’s and will be okay health wise if nothing happens today and tomorrow (I still don’t understand how the guy didn’t undergo a CAT scan). 2009-06-19 06:24:11 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68109/ 68109 Are you a mediocre hurler? Do you have what it takes to be a successful starter? Try hard (without overdoing it) to convince us. Show us you don’t belong in the bullpen (there is nothing wrong with that but we already have Brunney for the setup role and Hughes looks very promising).We’ll be more than happy to be convinced, try us, we’re game. Time is on your side (we don’t know for how long) use it to your advantage.We’re not fools; we understand the game when it counts. Talk shop with Cervelli make sure he knows what makes you tick; although Cervelli is young he understands the game and comes highly recommended by Piazza a very decent catcher himself right now he’s your best friend, he’s not perfect but neither are you. 2009-06-19 06:20:46 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68108/ 68108 Posada wasn’t catching Joba last night yet no one might have noticed because our young stud kept shaking Cervelli’s signs. Does this guy (Joba) knows something we don’t? I’m very positive that’s not the case. And I’m also so positive that he’s not a better pitcher than Sabathia, Burnett, Pettitte, Hughes or Wang at this point. He’s got potential but potentiality hasn’t won anything for us yet.The bugs in Cleveland, the first inning woes, loss of speed all seems to point in one direction: mediocrity. Maybe is too early to make that call but then again maybe not. 2009-06-19 06:17:24 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68107/ 68107 My mind is racing forward and I’m thinking that despite all those problems foston was supposed to have this season not enough healthy starting pitchers, Ortiz in a slump, injuries, new uniforms, lousy food at Fenway, etc that team has responded very well BUT they are bound to go south WHY? Because this is baseball and it happens.The real question is will the Yankees be ready by then?Will someone please teach Swisher how to run the bases SMARTLY?Can someone please put the frigging ball in play against unknown rookies?Just bring the bat around the strike zone and keep it in it long enough to make contact. Do we need Jessica Mendoza to come and teach you guys how to swing the bat? She’s pretty awesome hitting against pitchers she knows nothing about. Look her up in the white pages under AWESOME. 2009-06-19 06:15:15 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Terrible... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68106/ 68106 Terrible subpar performance all around a true team effort in defeat. Then you look up north and foston decided to continue to make it interesting by losing too. It was their call. 2009-06-19 06:12:14 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: This... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68036/ 68036 This Wang by the way seemed a different Wang (better) and other than that one hr the Nationals simply got lucky with him. And Lannan handcuffed the Yankee batters during that span; was that Wang’s fault too? I don’t think so. At least that’s my opinion. 2009-06-17 18:22:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: In... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68035/ 68035 In the recent past when Wang really stunk he acted and looked lost out there and NOBODY but NOBODY in Girardi staff seemed to know what to do everybody went like: “We don’t know what’s wrong with him.” Maybe but we knew what should never have happened Wang should have never been sent home on that stupid running play, so how can you blame your ACE from 3 seasons ago for running as told? 2009-06-17 18:20:59 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/68034/ 68034 I hate to break the news to the tabloids circling around Wang attracted by the smell of blood. Wang should be safe. If Wang was just a rookie running out of options after failing to impress Yankee management then maybe and that would be a BIG maybe but not this pitcher the winingest Yankee pitcher for the last few seasons. What to do with Hughes? Just hug him and enjoy. What a huge dilemma we have more pitching that we need. What a great problem to have.Let’s not forget about that blown call at first base on Guzman and that electric dive (NOT) by Melky in CF that also helped the Nationals. Only Tex sterling plays at first remain just that: STERLING. 2009-06-17 18:19:38 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67992/ 67992 Meantime Arod; it is time to pick up the pace. Don’t try to go for the fences in every at bat stay within yourself and stay back . . . . . just put the ball in play and finish your follow through.Remember this stadium is tailor made for you, don’t think too much at the plate better still just see the ball’s release and react. Don’t swing outside of your zone. Be patient let the ball travel farther and then do your thing the other way. It will all come back sooner than later meantime you’re still helping the team no need to despair . . . . . . . stay positive and focused.Have great game guys and have fun out there. Remember it gets done one pitch, one inning at a time. 2009-06-16 23:58:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67991/ 67991 If that albatross is catching Wang tonight (it will be what it will be) then Girardi should be extra vigilant so this individual doesn’t ruin the night for Wang.When Girardi and his coaches panic it shows. When Wang used to be a very effective pitcher Torre and Girardi also used to be relaxed in the dug out there is no need to panic or act desperate if the Nationals score a couple of runs that’s why you have a great offense just let him recover regroup and the payoff will be worth your while; show the guy you have faith in him out there and that you trust he can do it and not only he can do it tonight but he could do it every time he takes the ball for his team.Nobody wins the number of games Wang has won just by getting lucky. No sir; no way no how. 2009-06-16 23:55:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67990/ 67990 About tonight’s game the last thing Wang should do is put additional pressure on himself or to think that things will be easier because these are the D.C. Nationals that would be dangerous as it would also be dangerous to try to do too much because an honest effort is all it takes.Clear your mind and trust your stuff you have been a talented and effective pitcher for the last few years playing in the AL east division that was no accident and you shouldn’t feel bad about your current predicament because it wasn’t your fault you were minding your own business when some idiot send you practically crashing to home plate and the guy still is with us. So have a plan stick to it and don’t let ANYBODY ruin your day you might give some runs tonight but that’s when the team comes into play. They will score the necessary runs to make your outing a positive and effective one. You belong to a team and don’t you forget it . . . . . . Just keep your team in the game.Have a great outing and enjoy this game remember you get paid to play the game you love and if someone from your own country is putting pressure on you to do extremely well soon give them the baseball maybe they could throw it for you. Talk is cheap. 2009-06-16 23:53:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Sabathia... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67989/ 67989 Sabathia has shown some progress in the last few outings and he seems to be outpacing last year as far as effectiveness is concerned that could only mean the team is going to get better and that’s music to our ears then we have Brunney back from the DL and Arod beginning to make the transition between his own ST and the regular season and we should see this team becoming truly a formidable contender soon. It’s sad that Veras had to be let go but hey it’s not personal is a business decision. We wish him well. 2009-06-16 23:51:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67988/ 67988 That was a very good game last night specially for Sabathia, Cano, Damon, Teixeira and Pena with the usual help from Brunney and Mo. The Nationals didn’t exactly give the game away during those innings pitched by Martis who kept the Yankees in check. Swisher, Cano and Pena came up with some great defensive moves and Melky had a peerless catch in CF.The Yankees need to figure out why they can’t hit those pitchers they are not familiar with. Whatever happened to see the ball?My take from this is most of these guys are guessing not seeing the ball it is a pity but if that’s the way you win games and if you happen to win more than 96 games this year then you do whatever works for you but Girardi and his coaches get paid to figure that one out otherwise future opponents might be lining up double A prospects who throw strikes (I know Leyland and Maddon will) to face the Yankees in future tilts with them. 2009-06-16 23:50:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67934/ 67934 The Nationals are coming to town and the experts in the media are telling us that these 3 coming games need to be won because the Nationals are the worst of the worst in MLB. I wonder how many times these sports writers have batted around against the Nationals. They would probably go zero for 5,000 in no time. Yeah we must win those three games, the way the Mets do.WE SHOULDN’T DEVIATE FROM WHAT PAID GREAT DIVIDENDS FOR US (until Posada was dropped again on our lap) and continue to treat every game with great determination and respect. Every game is important none more than the next game. Stay focused guys stay disciplined at the plate and continue to play good defense; EYES ON THE BALL AT ALL TIMES. This is a Major League team not a bunch of triple A players. Underestimate nobody.It gets done one inning at a time. Enjoy the game. 2009-06-16 03:11:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67933/ 67933 The Yankee Brass should want this team to succeed and help them stay on the black then they should get rid of the hold this mafia has kept the team under since 2001; do something about it and SOON.The Yankee world is watching and we are not going to rest until it is done you can bet on it. You made a mistake with this grifter . . . . . . . eat it and move on.HE IS AN INOPERABLE CANCER. CUT IT AND DISCARD. 2009-06-16 02:12:46 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67932/ 67932 JOBA shaking this guy's frigging signs should go down in history as a huge turning point. Give the young man a lot of credit. WHO DO YOU WANT IN YOUR FUTURE? POSADA OR JOBA? If you call yourself a true Yankee fan or Yankee official THAT SHOULD BE A NO BRAINER.Just make him DH or give him a couple of games a week until Molina comes back the team has performed admirably without Arod and Jeter and Posada the team will survive with Cervelli and Molina’s at bats let the mole biitch to the media let him go play with himself and watch the media go NUTS and ask MLB to investigate the Yankees for whatever reason. Theirs is also a tired act.Lose no sleep over it; just be prepared to tell the NY media to go to the same place the mole will be going and get ready to enjoy beautiful Yankee Baseball . . . . . . . the way it ought to be. 2009-06-16 02:10:33 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67931/ 67931 Why do you think LUPICA adores this guy? Lupica has been one of the Boss biggest detractors for ages a non-stop Yankee hater throughout the Steinbrenner’s era.Since WHEN Lupica had the welfare of the team at heart? E-X-A-C-T-L-Y. Posada has been one of his so called sources in all matters Yankees. 2009-06-16 02:06:38 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67930/ 67930 I for one will probably stop coming to see any more games (a decision not made difficult by the economy) the mere fact that POSADA is there would make me puke and I suggest other fans do the same until this cancer is eradicated.You don’t believe me? Let the inexperienced Cervelli catch the next few games and then let’s talk about it. A lot of pitchers in recent memory including our latest 20 game winner Mussina always wanted someone else to catch them for A GOOD REASON.WHAT WERE YOU THINKING HANK? WHAT . . . . . WERE . . . . . YOU . . . . . . . . . THINKING? 2009-06-16 02:04:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67929/ 67929 There is no way in the world we are going to win another world series and maybe not even a League championship not while this jerk is catching the Yankees games; forget about those huge signings: SABATHIA, TEX or anybody else for that matter. You have a BLACK HOLE behind the plate robbing the team of all his energy and talent and the will to win.You have an inoperable CANCER in the active roster and you are going nowhere unless you do something about it. The fans come to the stadium to see Sabathia, JOBA, Tex, Arod, Burnett do their thing not to watch POSADA throw those games away as a matter of fact he might be hurting you financially more than by simply cashing his checks and of course you’d never know you are not paying attention . . . . . . . you weren’t looking . . . . . . YOU’VE CHOSEN TO BLAME THE PITCHERS AND SO HAVE I. 2009-06-16 02:02:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67928/ 67928 You're also terrible at the plate; you are of the most most disgusting hitters I have ever seen; the way you go about destroying the batters box with your stinky ugly spikes every time you come to bat, it is utterly disgusting, no wonder Veritek hates your guts when you are at the plate and it’s not because you are a great hitter but because your manners are disgusting.When I have attended collegiate softball and baseball games that’s the only time when I get really vocal even at the WCWS in Oklahoma City or occasionally the Men WS at Omaha and go after the young men or ladies doing that in the batter’s box and it is always someone who doesn not bring much to the game. 2009-06-16 02:00:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: You wanted JOBA... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67927/ 67927 You wanted JOBA to “speed up the game and attack the hitters . . . . .” ATTACK THE HITTERS? What a croak!How can you frigging attack the hitters when you’ve lost your stuff and cannot do anything with it because your frigging catcher is calling a terrible game due to his panic attacks (which have seemed to infect Andy even more so now) and insecurity a frigging catcher who’s thinking about his dwindling career more that the team he claims he loves. The more you get after your pitchers to speed up the game when they are lost out there THE MORE YOU SCREW YOUR TEAM . . . . . . Pea brain. 2009-06-16 01:58:33 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67925/ 67925 Of course Lupica and other haters and the media loved him; of course the sux said they would be interested in him: He’s the Yankee haters’ secret weapon, the ace in the hole.What better person to make the Yankees finish on a sad note every year but THE MAIN FRIGGING CATCHER and we didn’t even noticed because he kept us abhorring every single pitcher that came from the minors or as free agents. Our problem WAS POSADA and POSADA the whole time. 2009-06-16 01:55:50 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67924/ 67924 Anybody worth his salt in baseball knows that when a pitcher has problems on the mound you don’t speed up the process JERK, specially a rookie even one as talented as JOBA. You do the opposite and regroup. When you speed up your throws and you have no control over them whatsoever the results usually are catastrophic, case in point Santana's last game, even a great pitcher like Santana has off days and when that happens not even Santana speeds up the process. Your ego has been costing us a slew of young pitchers being slaughtered year after year after year in part because of your INEPTITUDE and in part because of your lack of brains.Now I can positively say that this jerk has been instrumental in our team not reaching the WS since the year 2000 and he's one of the reasons we have even failed to make it past the first round of the playoffs more times than I care to remember. Enough to make you sick. 2009-06-16 01:53:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67923/ 67923 You’re the one who has no idea what getting up to speed means even if it comes and grabs you by your tiny balls. So help me out here I guess the Titanic never got up to speed they went down with a lot less bang that you would have liked.Where are your catching credentials? You are a frigging terrible catcher with the weakest arm and a shrinking pea brain. EVEN MO knows you have been instrumental in some of his loses in the last two years we’ve seen that on HD (although the good captain keeps saying “nobody knows what actually happens behind closed doors in the clubhouse” BULLSHIIT ).The saddest part is that all these details seem to go way over Girardi’s head Hey the guy has a Network show to worry about. 2009-06-16 01:51:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67922/ 67922 Regarding Joba’s most recent bad outing when you saw Joba shaking Posada over and over again to the point of total frustration the Yes crew kept saying that Joba being a rookie pitcher he should listen to Posada or get on the same page with Posada meaning in this case he should throw the game Posada wanted and I’m sure everyone agreed with the Yes crew out of sheer inertia and I almost bought into it but not quite based on my knowledge of Posada’s past. But this is what Posada said about Joba reluctance to throw the game he was calling:"We weren't on the same page," Posada said. "You want him to speed up the game and attack the hitters. It was one of those days where he was wandering too much and I wanted to get him to speed up a little."YOU WANTED WHAT? YOU FRIGGING JERK. 2009-06-16 01:44:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67921/ 67921 I held my tongue for sometime because from Clemens to some of the new comers like Joba and Burnett and people like Pettitte in between they kept saying “Oh that Jorgie? He’s super behind the plate” and I’m sure they did it mostly because they really believe that tools like Lupica (a world class Yankee hater) may have a point when they said Posada was one of the greatest Yankees ever when actually Posada is just one of the guys who decided to hijack this team since the 2001 season and got away with it.And I could read some pitchers' reactions on the mound when they were losing games they were supposed to win while Posada kept ruining their chances by panicking every time someone got on base but I never got a solid proof until now and it comes from the culprit’s mouth and it makes me furious to learn I was right. 2009-06-16 01:43:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67920/ 67920 He does a lot more harm with his diminished skills than he helps with his so called offense and HE DEMANDS MORE PLAYING TIME all the time and he states that he won’t play another position period. Because he feels that he's got the Yankee organization by the balls.WHERE DOES THIS FRIGGING GUY GET OFF LIKE THAT? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR US? 2009-06-16 01:34:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67919/ 67919 Guess what? You looked even more stupid when you went out and bought yourselves a bunch of expensive players who can’t help this team because you have this albatross behind home plate and an even heavier and slower runner on the base paths. Failure is again staring you in the face.Theo would have shipped this guy out a long time ago (that’s what makes them a formidable opponent and the type of team and organization they are) this guy would have been gone and all I remember about this so called great bat is that it leaves men in scoring position with no outs or one out over and over and over FRIGGING GUARANTEED and again with that speed of his on the base paths that’s a pitiful act to watch . . . . . . . a DP waiting to happen. 2009-06-16 01:32:46 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: The... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67918/ 67918 The same person who’s been throwing pitcher after pitcher under the bus. I always knew Posada was the reason behind our misfortunes in the playoffs specially with opposing men on base he turned into a pathetic case of nerves making his pitchers feel so uncomfortable and flawed and if I knew that then Torre and Girardi must have known that too but they decided the Yankees through Hank’s myopia were screwed because they have signed this guy to a bunch of years and didn’t want to look stupid. 2009-06-16 01:31:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67917/ 67917 All we hear from the media is what a great offensive catcher and a great Yankee he is like if Posada was the best bat in the Team that won 4 out of 5 WS titles nine years ago. What about his participation in the team that hasn’t won crap in the last eight years excluding this one? If you are going to take credit for those WS titles then by all means take also credit for those “failures” as someone else likes to call them.His bat wasn’t missed one bit last year or at the beginning of this year when he was out due to –you’ve guessed right- “injuries” and once he was back with the team who’s been clogging the base paths making it impossible for the Yankees to keep more runs scoring (when they seemed to have come to the stadium ready to do battle)? You knew that. 2009-06-16 01:28:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67916/ 67916 The only guys who continue to defend this guy’s terrible act are the members of the media who have been to the sole recipients of this guys pearls throwing his teammates under the bus specially some young studs who have been released by the Yanks or who never made it in the Yankees world.Everybody knew he used to kiss Torre’s butt and he also claimed (just like Mo did) that he wouldn’t sign with the Yankees if Torre wasn’t back but that didn’t stop Hank from refusing to call this guy’s bluff and in signing him back Hank did a terrible disservice to the team he claimed he loved. 2009-06-16 01:26:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67915/ 67915 This issue is very important to me. Ever since Posada came back from the DL the Yankees have underperformed or performed horrible.Their err less defense has turned into an embarrassing act and the pitching that Jeter had been praising for a few weeks has turned into a farce and I know why: Posada is back. That I’m certain about.I have said many times Hank blew it when he got us Posada back. I wrote at that time “let the jerk go” “let’s see if he’s going to be happy with the Mets or the Sux for that matter.” With his history of injuries he’s had since he re-signed with the Yanks he would have been shipped out of Flushing a long time ago. 2009-06-16 01:18:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67914/ 67914 Here it is:I think I know why the Yanks are constantly skydiving after they right their ship one reason that I have been aware for a long time. This time I’m reading before posting and I’m trying to soften the wording of my drafts but I can’t help it . . . . . . . . It is what it is. 2009-06-16 01:16:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: This... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67913/ 67913 This is what I have already typed ready to post and seeing that article by Kepner of the Times I feel I can no longer wait otherwise I’m going to be as guilty as Cashman and Hal and Hank and Girardi for allowing this sick incompetent jerk to hijack our team particularly the pitching staff. 2009-06-16 01:16:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67912/ 67912 I’ve been trying to address this subject for the longest time but I was so incensed by the gall of this guy the more I've tried to put my thoughts together on the subject the more incensed I have become because it was always there we just chose to pretend it wasn't. i don't believed in coincidences and I gave this guy the benefit of the doubt for far too long a time. I’ve have waited and waited and waited and cleaned up and rinsed my comments because I don’t want this to sound so more biased than it is because everybody knows by now how much I detest this guy for so many reasons. NO MORE.I have never pretended I like the guy because I don't. I'm well aware that the only thing he’s got going for him besides his ties with Jeter and his old allegiance to Torre are his perennial ties to the NY media. The tabloids have always passed this guy to the next as if he belongs to them because HE BELONGS TO THEM.Remeber all that ranting against the Yankees when he was after their money? That was not an act . . . . . . that was real . . . . . . . . so he should take all this like a man because he dished out and now he must take it.To me he has always been, especially since the start of the 2008 season, nothing more than a useless act. 2009-06-16 01:05:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67911/ 67911 I’ve been working on these comments based on what my eyes and my intuition tell me is going on with the team because when you have the type of talent that the Yankees have it feels like there must be an unknown factor that has apparently at random determined the fate of the pitching staff and nobody wants to pay attention to it because they feel sorry for the guy responsible for it, they think they owe him something . . . . . . either that or Yankee haters like Lupica have the Yankees by the balls (there must be some pictures to go around). The individual I’m talking about is Jorgie Posada the proverbial butt kisser and double cross operator par excellence. The same operative who’s been destroying young careers for 8 straight years now and the one who whispers to the media enough dirt to have his teammates under their spell and the stupid brass, general managers and managers can’t do shiit about it because Hank when he was manipulated by the media went ahead and gave this ingrate a record setting contract when all he did was biitch about what he thought he meant to the Yankees and the Yankees fell for it. The FANS I must say have an inkling as to what's going on; they know the pitching staff cannot be so utterly ineffective year in and year out something must give and some of them have an idea as to what that might be. I just have never bought into this guy’s act I detest this jerk for what he’s done to the team over such an long period of time the damage he has caused cannot even be measured in dollars or careers ruined . . . . . . . . This guy is the mole from within a guy who only cares about himself while pretending otherwise but it always was an act just a sorry act. 2009-06-16 01:02:07 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67910/ 67910 There is a good article in the Times by Tyle Kepner about what I consider the most serious problem for the Yanks to overcome IF they are serious about taking this team (super talented team according to some evaluators) to the playoffs and beyond.This serious problem won’t go away by itself because it involves one of the phoniest players the team has had for the last 14 years and he’s well connected, he has made a pact with the devil the one that controls the NY Media and he held up Hank for ransom last year BIG TIME, probably one of Hank’s darkest hours in his short stint as a Yankee Boss wannabe. 2009-06-16 00:59:32 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: The... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67847/ 67847 The captain had a great game and so did (don’t you know? ) Cano and that gentleman Hideki Matsui. Kudos to them. It was a great team victory and now the trick is to treat Mr. Guzman and Co. with the utmost respect. That’s a team that gives the Mets constant headaches take this team (and every opponent) very seriously at your own peril. 2009-06-15 05:56:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I’m... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67846/ 67846 I’m glad for Castillo whom I didn’t know much about other than the muts don’t like him (I also found out he’s a tough out and a fine glove) but I came away impressed with the quiet, classy and MANLY way he went about his accidentally sad play and we all saw how he responded subsequently. 2009-06-15 05:55:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Cora... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67845/ 67845 Cora (isn’t that a woman’s name? ), a former sucs, was acting like the pu$$y he is whining to the second base umpire “he hit my glove, he hit my glove” frigging pu$$y, no doubt he was taught by Ortiz or that windbag Schilling and as it’s always the case the umpire bought the pu$$y’s act. Girardi should call up DUNCAN for the next series with the Mets to take this pu$$y out “while breaking a potential DP.” 2009-06-15 05:53:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: About... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67843/ 67843 About the “other game” yesterday that was a very effective outing by Burnett and a fine performance by his battery mate. The Yanks went coolly about their business and they initially fought a very good fight with Santana and later took care of the great southpaw. Now the media is all over Santana; give me a frigging break the guy said he had an off day he said it happens to everybody, leave the guy alone. 2009-06-15 05:49:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67842/ 67842 My only qualm is that Brunney seems to be the guy that Coke looks up to and that represents another type of problem for the Yanks and just so that Coke is aware of it I have him in my crosshairs we all know that all relievers specially young ones that come to the Yankees have good-to-great talent BUT how you perform when the team calls upon you is a different story and Coke remains a big IF so far.On my book Robertson is a better candidate for the pen but then I don’t know anything about the game. 2009-06-15 05:47:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67841/ 67841 Rodriguez is a very good closer and he’s also a tired act (now I can say that about his orgasmic celebrations on the mound similar to what Papillion is used to experience, also on the mound) but we have come to Joba’s defense on that subject and therefore we have to leave the guy alone with his antics when he saves games.On the other hand when a guy like Rodriquez becomes a free agent and says he’s worth a ton of money and then has to settle for a so-so salary with the Mets that’s not exactly the kind of guy people admire. That’s a record I wouldn’t be so proud of but then again (regardless) Rodriguez was there feeling sorry for himself and his team (in that order) and minding his own business after losing that first games to the Yankees . . . . . Brunney was in the wrong and he says he knows that and he’s sorry. 2009-06-15 05:32:02 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67840/ 67840 I think the most telling line in the whole affair is the one that quotes Rodriguez, pointing to Brunney before yesterday’s game, asking his teammates: “is that him?” the guy doesn’t even know who Brunney is for a reason and to Brunney’s credit he remained calm and quiet (after his teammates brought him into line as they should have) and let Rodriquez do his grandstanding act in the outfield.There is no way that Brunney, who doesn’t seem like the type that might have been raised as a softy by his grand-mother and surely grew up familiar with street fighting, was afraid of Rodriguez but he knew that was the right thing to do and give him credit for that. 2009-06-15 05:29:54 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67839/ 67839 This is what the media told us about Brunney’s secret admiration for Rodriguez, the volatile (talk about a raving lunatic) closer for the Mets: “The only other comment on the game was offered by Brunney who had nothing to say about Castillo but he did say the following about K-Rodriguez it couldn’t have happened to a better guy . . . . the guy is a tired act, etc . . . ”No tabloid that I know said “while pitching for AA and as reported by The Hunterdon County (N.J.) Democrat (not exactly Associated Press or the Times).” 2009-06-15 05:27:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67722/ 67722 Hey Tex don’t lose any sleep over Henry’s silly jokes, besides the guy said he was sorry. Move on. We’ll have the last laugh he can see the writing on the wall he was just trying to mess with you.Just forget about the guy, Francona will make sure he gets the message. There is a method to their madness. He’ll probably start the so called kidding around prior to our next meeting in August specially now that he saw you got easily excited and remember you are a frigging star don’t call him Mr. Henry that a$$hole papelbon didn’t call our Boss Mr. Steinbrenner.Things will be different by August you’d better believe it. Arod will be back by then . . . . . . . . He still is in April mode this stadium is tailor made for Arod, you just wait that lineup is going to take off and it will be really something to watch. 2009-06-12 22:48:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67720/ 67720 That’s what happened in tonight’s game we won a game we had no business winning but that’s baseball and we’ll take it. Karma had more to do with that game than anything else because that game was won at the very last minute (or few seconds) due to two circumstances:First Tex never stop running (that’s a case study for every kid, boy or girl, playing baseball or softball around the country from HS to college and travel ball in between) and second Arod didn’t run that hard after failing to put the ball in play because if Tex just jogs around the bases he doesn’t make it to home plate instead he became the game winning run and Arod was able to get back to first base otherwise he’s out at second by a throw from Castillo.It’s baseball, it happens. I have personally seen that happen before and I’m sure others have too but with only one run scoring to win the game but NEVER two runs I don’t know who might have . . . . . . . . maybe Yogi or Vin Scully.So tonight it wasn’t a jet stream that affected the outcome but merely a breeze ever so gentle playing games with Castillo’s glove.Go figure. 2009-06-12 21:45:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67719/ 67719 What did I say about that fine line between victory and defeat less than 24 hrs ago? The Yankee haters probably went: WHAT A CROAK! But the students of the game knew how true that statement was. 2009-06-12 21:38:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67647/ 67647 And if there is any consolation the sux are not feeling that much better than you (physically); this series also took a heavy toll on them (Papelbon had rivalry induced diarrhea for GS and their manager wasn’t in the best of health either).That fine line between victory and defeat is never more blurred that when our two teams meet just like they have done for decades. And they (the sux) haven’t won anything YET either. Believe it. 2009-06-12 06:47:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67644/ 67644 So lick your wounds and remember that you only have each other and you need to guard each other’s back. Soon you’ll be whole again and all this crap won’t matter. I’ve told you all this earlier in the year when you were down and I’ve told you that the talent was definitively there in the clubhouse therefore it was just a matter of time; that was before the crap went to your head when you started the string of pyrrhic victories, I also told you that when the media was finished with you we would pick you up and that still holds true.That’s what we do here.We have your back specially in the bad times (not that we enjoy the losing part that’s the part we hate) but when the front runners have departed we will still be here to pick you up and help you gain the necessary momentum to get ready to kick some serious a$$. That’s our job. 2009-06-12 06:39:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: The... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67643/ 67643 The upside is that when you finally start earning your salary you’ll see that the same idiots that are now taking their shots at you are the same ones who will get on line to kiss either your butt or your ring whichever is closest to their lips. That’s the way it has been that’s the way it’ll always be. 2009-06-12 06:34:22 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67642/ 67642 I can tell you that these guys who are supposed to know what they are talking about . . . . . . . don’t have a frigging clue just like Swisher didn’t either when he kept telling us that fun in the club house equaled winning. What has he ever won? In Oakland making it to the postseason is swell . . . . . . Look around, this ain’t Oakland. 2009-06-12 06:31:51 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67641/ 67641 Now is a good time to go over what went wrong in the last few games because it didn’t go very wrong you’ve lost some close games in the worse possible way but the sux didn’t exactly erased you from the field regardless of what you might read. That’s the NY media for you.I did try to call the attention of the newcomers to this fact but they really chose to believe the hype. Just check the same tabloids that were applauding the new found spirit, the camaraderie, the FUN, the pies etc . . . . . . . are the same ones telling you that you are putrid, you’re done, you are not match for the sux because the big picture are the sux, the glass REALLY is half empty. Yeah . . . . . . . . . in a horse’s a$$. 2009-06-12 06:30:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67627/ 67627 Congratulations to Melky Cabrera, Pepsi player of the Month for May. A well deserved honor.Lead the way Melk. 2009-06-12 05:07:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67615/ 67615 ANYWAY just come home and regroup if we want to catch up with them sux within the next 102 games.0-8 games series? Screw that; this is not NFL Football.The sux played better? Yes but not by much and I don’t care what every pu$$y in the baseball world says those stinking umpires were dirty. They had to be on the take. We just have to come up with bribe money for the next series. That’s all. 2009-06-11 22:09:14 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67614/ 67614 I only saw one mistake: GIRARDI ate shiit and changed his mind and left Sabathia in the eighth thereby hurting the team’s chances to win the game better still he should have yanked Sabathia in the middle of that losing battle with his Daddy Pedroia the count at 2-2 would have been the right time. Mussina and Torre redux? It certainly looked like it. Pitiful. 2009-06-11 22:04:32 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67613/ 67613 Hey Guys get the hell out of Dodge and come home to the friendly confines of your palatial digs.Just don’t tell me SABATHIA pitched a GREAT game unless the definition of greatness has recently changed. If you pitch six innings you pitch six great entire innings, if seven you pitch seven great innings in their entirety and so forth BUT giving a cheap HR to a guy that was just resurrected by your buddy the clown two nights ago? That’s not greatness. You get 3 runs to play with and you get beaten by PEDROIA? No that’s not greatness either.Swisher needs to relearn how to run the bases smartly but even after that we had them 3 to 1 in the eighth inning. Ace was forced to come and so did Coke I thought they did well they are not the ones making zillion dollars. They were ok Sabathia wasn’t. 2009-06-11 21:59:18 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67536/ 67536 The thought that really terrifies the freak nation is this: despite A.J. turning yellow these here Yankees are only going to get better. CRAAAAZY. 2009-06-11 06:03:11 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67534/ 67534 Guess what? The fun has just began; because even if we lose this game with SABATHIA on the mound (which it won’t happen) the mighty sux will be ONLY a game ahead of us with 102 games to go in the season.Now tell me ladies . . . . . . Do you really think we might have the miniscule probability of forcing a decisive game by season’s end? LOL Fair is fair; I’ll wait for an answer until mother earth reverses her polarity. 2009-06-11 06:01:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: If... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67532/ 67532 If only certain pitcher would have done his frigging homework and would have dominated the sux the way his agent and these frigging know-it-alls in the media told us the frigging nation would be committing collective suicide by now and their faithful followers (read SI and the NY media) would be complaining about the need for MLB to investigate the Yankees unfair advantage over their beloved suc&ks. 2009-06-11 05:56:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Convenient... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67531/ 67531 Convenient amnesia is a bit&ch because just a few weeks ago the sux were pinging the proverbial deep oceans of the baseball world up and down in every known latitude and longitude for signs of intelligent relief pitching . . . . . . . . SUDDENLY they always had the advantage over the Yankees bullpen-wise. Go f-i-g-u-r-e. 2009-06-11 05:53:18 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: And... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67530/ 67530 And their arguments are every passionate (sorry to upset your palate A.J.) and look very conclusive (similar to a well known Yankee player of the infamous 2004 roster) and their conclusion is that for all practical purposes the MLB East Division race is over and the Yankees should take their business elsewhere (another planet or galaxy is preferred) because although both teams have very good lineups and starting pitching the sux bullpen rules. 2009-06-11 05:51:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67529/ 67529 I’ve read some tabloids’ comments in NY, Foston and the SI unbiased opinion (of course) and they got me convinced: the Yankees are done.But then I remembered that ALL these publications have always failed to actually understand the game and their predictions have always been off the mark. They are focused on the small details and overlook (by design) the overall picture. The forest from the trees so to speak.And I was guilty of the same sin thanks to this idiot Burnett (the one whose sole purpose for being here, besides make him very wealthy, was to beat Foston). 2009-06-11 05:48:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67524/ 67524 Posada on Wang Wed night after the game at Fenway: "I think he's closer to finding it, I really do", "I still think he's going to turn it around."That is worth listening to since Posada has a penchant for throwing pitchers under the bus; if Posada says he feels Wang is about to come back who knows Wang any better than Posada? Definitively not the pitching coach or Girardi.Let’s keep our wits about it. If Girardi is upset he should be upset with his boss Cash and his third base coach those are the two yoyos I would like to hang on Wang’s temporary failure. I know the Boss wasn’t crazy about Wang (for whatever reason but when did he need a reason? ) but if the Boss was still in charge this third base coach wouldn’t be no more . . . . . . . are you frigging kidding me? 2009-06-11 04:53:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67514/ 67514 C.C. does a great job tomorrow and we’ll be tied again for first place. No reason to despair. I’m still pissed about A.J. for his frigging ATTITUDE and for the captain’s spin that BS doesn’t help the team AT ALL, that’s the point I’m trying to make and I stand for everything I’ve said.Sleep better and come ready to play tomorrow. 2009-06-10 19:54:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67513/ 67513 Brief and to the point.That was not a bad game and if you take Wang’s shortcomings (I sort of knew that he wasn’t back there but what I know? ) you could say it was a good game on the Yanks’ part.Gutsy all around effort with a defense jewel after an error in RF by Swisher, Hughes was fine, Tex was great (keep spoiling us Tex) and that awesome shot by Damon was for real.0-7 for the year against the sux looks very bad BUT that’s when Girardi, his coaches and Cash earn their bucks it’s their job to figure out how we are going to neutralize those bats and attack those pitchers, We have touched Papelbon, Beckett, Matsuzaka before and now we touched Ramirez so they are human after all but Girardi and his coaches have to work overtime and OVER time to figure that one out.Very good analysis about Wang by the YES crew BTW. 2009-06-10 19:52:32 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67452/ 67452 Ok funny guys enjoy your stay in Foston and enjoy that stinky clubhouse. It’s going to be a long series it seems. And don’t hurry back the Mets (the sux daddies) will be waiting for you and Wright and Delgado and Santos, etc can’t wait to start BP at the palace.And don't forget to tell stupid that we’ll have plenty of water coolers waiting for him in the dugout. We’ve noticed he kicks the same way he pitches. 2009-06-10 07:39:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67450/ 67450 I truly expect the clowns (formerly known as the Bronx Bombers) to come to Fenway wearing some t-shirts (or polo shirts) tonight reading: “spank me but please don’t hurt me.” Or in a show of solidarity come to the stadium looking stupid I mean wearing some variations of the team official Mohawk. Coke already looks stupid like Brunney that is (“my word is my bond” ).Wait a second what is that message I can hear coming from every point of the nation? Washington D.C., Florida, Atlanta, Seatle, etc . . . . . . I got it: “SEND IN THE CLOWNS.” Poetic indeed. 2009-06-10 07:36:51 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67449/ 67449 And Damon he’s so brave; a not so hidden treasure when it comes to personal quotes, listen to him: "They've taken it to us pretty good this year, and we're definitely not happy about that," said Johnny Damon, who has looked at clouds from both sides now. "We've got 13 more against them [12, actually]. Hopefully we'll mix in a win soon."“Hopefully we'll mix in a win soon.”? I’m not making this up. First “camaraderie and fun generate winning” and now we are hopeful “we’ll win a game soon.”What you can’t hit dingers away from Yankee Stadium? According to Jeets (and his personal stats) that’s a misnomer. Your timing going against your captain stinks. 2009-06-10 07:28:50 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67448/ 67448 The sports writer goes on to say any of the local colleges would love to go a few innings against this bunch of clowns. He says: “The Yanks are the nail and the Sox are the hammer.”Oh but the Yanks are working on this new scenario even as we speak . . . . . . . . There is no doubt that by game time tonight the appropriate SPIN will be in place. 2009-06-10 07:26:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67446/ 67446 It is quite evident that the blood that used to run through the Boss’ veins is not the same that does through Hal’s or doesn’t do the trick anymore. Oh I got it Hal belongs to the cream pie generation. My bad.Let the fun begin. Four months from now when the team finishes out of the money let’s see who will be the lowest bidder for a baseball stadium with state of the art features including its own launch pad but no clubhouse occupants with guts or grit. Just a bunch of mega rich second class clowns or slumdog millionaires as Shaughnessy calls them.You are going to have to start charging $15 bucks for those ultra select seats if you want a sell out and then MAYBE a BIG MAYBE you’ll be able to fill the stadium but I’m not sure about that . . . . . . . . . . . NewYorkers are not that stupid, they are not going to spend $15 bucks on a bunch of second rate wannabes. They have better things to do with their money. And bankruptcy is out of the question. 2009-06-10 07:25:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67445/ 67445 So the spanking of this $200 Million nightmare has become a monthly tradition. Little does this sports writer know that the Yankees were destined to lose from the start for a very good reason. “The cream pies were not allowed to travel with the team for logistics reasons.”“Fun generates Winning” don’t you stupid fostonians know that? So simple even an idiot could figure that one out. 2009-06-10 07:14:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67444/ 67444 This is what Dan Shaughnessy that windbag from the soon to be defunct Foston Globe had to say about the Bronx juggernaut “Another night, another buffeting of the Bombers. It's just no fun beating these New York Yankees anymore.Too easy.” 2009-06-10 07:13:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67429/ 67429 The following goes with the Newsday backpage picture of stupid with the caption that reads: CREAMED."What? No pie for you?”P.S. I guess you could say his buddy pass is up. 2009-06-10 04:26:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67427/ 67427 Work in progress “Why Boras’ theory on Strasburg being worth $50 Mil. Vis-à-vis Matsuzaka is flawed.” (It will be short and sweet) Okay guys you have a head start. 2009-06-10 04:15:21 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67426/ 67426 Okay now here comes the pitch . . . . . . . . . “You’re the starting pitcher tonight against the SUX at Fenway.”Says the assistant Zen master: “We shall see what we shall see.” 2009-06-10 04:12:22 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67425/ 67425 When they told Wang he was in pitching limbo he kept telling the media (he’s not stupid; he may not speak English GOOD but he knows a thing or two about SPIN) “I know I belong in the Majors, My speed is there and so is my sinker. I’m not nervous. I forgot about losing those early games already. I’m the old Wang of two years ago. There is nothing wrong with me (he meant physically). There is nothing else I will learn staying in AAA or in the bullpen. I will do whatever the manager wants me to do but I belong in the rotation.”So he has already learned the talk (he’s been listening to Damon no doubt or to Swisher those two idiots [according to Damon that’s a compliment]) and he’s sure he can walk the walk.Fair is Fair. 2009-06-10 04:07:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67421/ 67421 Another brilliant Yankee star at work.Bryan Bruney had a two-inning simulated game and afterwards he said: "It went excellent. No pain."LIES . . . . . . . . LIES (frigging-guaranteed). 2009-06-10 00:03:56 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67420/ 67420 Can a pitcher be fined for stupidity I mean the terminal type?We had a few hundred thousand dollars worth of BP thrown last night that was a first but I’m sure is not the last time we’ll see that. Stupidity has hijacked our team . . . . . . . . . . . Stupidity rules. 2009-06-10 00:02:18 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67419/ 67419 We still have two more games against the sux.No problem Jeter will take these guys and singlehandedly will push them over the sux and win the series he of the golden arm and powerful bat and he says he can hit it out of any ballpark at will . . . . . . . . . that the jet stream is . . . . . . . . . . . well . . . . . . . overrated. Right Jeetsy. 2009-06-10 00:01:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67418/ 67418 I think Stupid and Andy need a trip to AAA ball while C.C., Wang, Joba, Hughes and Ace hold the fort. What do we have to lose? EXACTLY.Bring Igawa for all I care. 2009-06-10 00:00:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Please... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67417/ 67417 Please tell me that we have agreed to send stupid to Cleveland in exchange for Pavano and we have agreed to eat his salary for the rest of his contract: everybody knows I always thought Pavano was a piece of shiit. Clear enough for you spin masters? 2009-06-09 23:59:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67416/ 67416 Is there any team out there with a former golden bat in a deep current slump? We have an incapu for a fee who would solve your problem. Does he have solid credentials? Are you kidding me? How about Varitek who came out of a slump (the worst of his career) after hitting a grand slam off this Major League impersonator. Want more? How about Papy who just came out of another slump by hitting a two run homer off stupid. Have pies will travel. 2009-06-09 23:58:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67342/ 67342 I agree with those players and Managers who have stated their opposition to Manny playing in the All-Star game if he’s voted in by the fans.I think it would mean a lot to all of us true Manny fans if he solves this problem a priori (that means ahead of time Manny). Simply state that you are honored to be voted in by your loyal fans BUT you decline to participate so a MORE DESERVING player can take your place and leave it at that.Show the baseball world you are not a moron, not in this sense and you BORAS show us you are not the piece of trash many people say you are.DO IT Manny . . . . . IT IS THE RIGHT thing to do. 2009-06-09 00:34:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67341/ 67341 For starters we should get on base for Melky he owns Beckett’s a$$ big time we know that. Oh and he owns Papelbon’s a$$ too. Way to go MELKY.STEADY AS SHE GOES.Has anybody seen the invisible fastest man in baseball lately. Oh you have? On the basepaths I mean. Have a great series you too Gardner. 2009-06-09 00:31:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67340/ 67340 So Jeter brings his act to Foston . . . . . . . let’s just sit and enjoy. I for one fully intend to do just that.The most important thing is this next game (no not the Mohawks and the pies). Let’s win in Foston all the close games and IF we just so happen to score some early runs (a strong possibility with Beckett) . . . . let’s just keep on piling them. 2009-06-09 00:30:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67339/ 67339 Back to last night’s game despite that sorry act of the battery the offense carried the day with also fine performances in bullpen duties by Hughes, Coke and Mo.The launch pad did alright by Tex, Swisher, Damon and Jeter some of them megabombs. What launching pad? Right.Jeter flashed beautiful leather in one of his best performances this season, Tex is a given a gold glove performance every game.The team saved the day for Andy but this is a team effort so all that ends well . . . . . there will be some gems by Andy in the future let’s just leave it at that. 2009-06-09 00:27:52 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: We’ll... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67338/ 67338 We’ll take the ugliest wins against Foston we are not going to be picky . . . . a win is a win is a win. And we’ll settle for a series won. 2009-06-09 00:25:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67337/ 67337 Let’s see how you take this team on your shoulders and march over the sux just like Santos and Santana did a few days ago. It takes all the things that we spoke about: heart, concentration, execution and you can do it. Just go easy on the bulshiit kissing and hugging every time Youk and Pedroia and Lowell stop by your station. That sucks.Knubby a known post season clutch hitter once wanted to beat the crap out of you for that same reason with Tino and Strawberry coming a close second and third and since you have said many times home advantage in the playoffs and the WS is overrated that should take care of those games we lost to Foston already. 2009-06-09 00:25:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: You... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67336/ 67336 You got pi$$ed so you went and had a wonderful game or sort of close to a wonderful game; that’s awesome because it helps the team maybe I should get on you’re a$$ a lot more often so you can carry this team a little longer . . . . . . hey whatever works. 2009-06-09 00:22:52 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67335/ 67335 Ever since Posada is back the errors are piling up on third base mostly (whatever happened to EYES ON THE BALL AT ALL TIMES? ) That probably is not the case just like is not the case that the best player on the team hands down including “power to all sides”, “clutch hits”, “productivity”, “awesome OBP” and “superlative DEFENSE” is Teixeira and according to the captain that has nothing to do with Arod being back in the lineup and batting fourth.Maybe we should move Jeter to the cleanup spot so Teixeira can double the number of RBI’s, doubles and homers (this boy doesn’t know what a single is even if he stumbles upon one). My little boy Jeter you’ve said it last season there are great hitters and then there is Arod. You are a golden boy but you are still a boy. Thank the stars for having a launch pad in your own backyard so you can inflate your stats. You are having a wonderful year but you still carry a sissy bat. And accept this truth once and for all: that’s a launch pad in right field with a close second in left field. Stop pretending you haven’t noticed yet, do not bullshiit the bullshiiter. 2009-06-09 00:18:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67334/ 67334 That takes care of another series. Have we forgotten how to take care of business one game at a time or concentrate on one pitch at a time? Andy seems to be going that way. He was so worried about everything: the man on first base or second or third except the batter and that’s how they got to first base, second or third in the first place. Maybe Cashman and Girardi should make him fight for a spot in the rotation that would bring an instant improvement to this performance and better control of his repertoire. Why not last time I've checked Igawa still was in AAA ball? 2009-06-09 00:14:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67229/ 67229 Laroche also seems to be a decent man; I’m sure is all a misunderstanding and they will turn the page and go back to concentrate on the game they love.At least that’s my opinion and now you can go and tell me to go mind my own business which I’ll do of course. 2009-06-07 23:30:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67228/ 67228 Beltran also takes tons of abuse form his classless fans day in and day out and he takes it better than any other player.I thought when the Mets lost those games vs. Pitsburgh Beltran's degree of frustration was way off the charts and he couldn’t help erupting in public against what he thought was a lack of intensity (thanks Maddon) on the part of his team and he blurted those words: “we know we are a better team than them”, maybe the English version didn’t come out right. I’m sure he meant “we know we are a better team than that” but he’s a proud man and he’s not going to back down because he feels he can play with the best in the game which he clearly DOES. 2009-06-07 23:28:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Here... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67227/ 67227 Here is one of the brightest stars in the game who glides on the base paths and in center field with very unearthly and elegant moves all of his own, a true student of the game, who plays injured most of the time because he covers the CF with total abandon and when his stats go south it’s always because he’s hurting YET he seldom complains similar to Arod and Jeter who never make excuses about their injuries and how they affect their play on the field. 2009-06-07 23:25:51 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67226/ 67226 Having been a fan of Beltran on and off the field for more years that he has been a Met (I always thought he was destined to roam Yankee Stadium centerfield one day but I also understood that unfortunately the conditions for him to join the team were not ripe at the time he became a FA which is also one of the reasons I stopped being a fan of Bernie I thought Bernie played a very selfish card in his last years with the Yanks regarding what he could or could not do and I will add that Torre took the cheapest shot against Beltran in that piece of crap snipe job he did with verducci the pre-eminent Yankee hater and Beltran behaved like the better man and just ignored Joe Torre’s insults.But is Laroche right about Beltran being classless and unprofessional? The answer is a resounding NO and I vouch for that. 2009-06-07 23:21:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67225/ 67225 I think this war of words between the Pirates’ Laroche and the Mets’ Beltran is uncalled for.Laroche is right to defend his team and reject the words spoken by Beltran which I believed came out in an unintended manner. 2009-06-07 23:19:12 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67211/ 67211 When you play for the entire nine innings, as Mo says, great things happen. Most times you are able to write your own happy ending. What can you lose? Besides, you’re riding on ACE, he’s got your back! . . . . . . . It doesn’t get any better than that.Maddon is going to be waiting for you next time Girardi; you’ll need to outsmart this guy without over managing. You’ll need to be the best Joe out there; you got the better team. Try some slow breathing between games, you can do it. 2009-06-07 16:47:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67210/ 67210 If only the ball did this and the bats did that Oh and those umpires . . . . . . . so the saying goes.We almost didn’t make it but this has happened so often this year that we shouldn’t give up . . . . . . . talk about a game of inches. Not a very traditional Yankee victory but who’s checking? We’ll take it and we’ll take 64 more games like that, simple Arithmetic really.You win every series going forward (April and May just went by and therefore those butterflies should be non-existent except for one or two rookies) and we’ll have more than enough games to spare . . . . . . . you might not even have to worry about losing those past five games to Foston. We’ll deal with the home advantage when we cross that bridge.Great team effort. 2009-06-07 16:45:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Having... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67186/ 67186 Having made my point abundantly clear all I want to really say about yesterday’s game is TURN THE PAGE and go and win the series with Tampa when that happens all will be forgotten as usual. Now cut the unnecessary crap and have each other’s back. Foston is not going anywhere . . . . . . . we have to make it happen, we can and . . . . . . . . . . we SHOULD. 2009-06-07 04:56:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67185/ 67185 We expect this team to win all this year not because that’s what we demand of the team every year, the media and Jeter are the ones making that demand.We just think enough is enough and after Cashman was ridiculed for going after the two premier studs in professional baseball C.C. and A.J. and Tex and the Yankees were the target of the local and national media for being insensitive to the current economical woes of the nation (English for the sux nation) the least this team can do is try to go all the way (screw the pies, the fun and the spin) and win it all not for US or the Tampa Brass but for them too. Get rid of that CHOKE label once and for all. 2009-06-07 04:55:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67184/ 67184 But some guys in the roster think we pay to see them throw pies at each other on the field or to learn they are having fun in the clubhouse. The only ones that enjoy all that crap are the members of the media who don’t have the welfare or the performance of the team in mind.We true fans care about two things: you guys playing to win every time and not getting injured in the process, that’s why we said to Damon when he first got here and was bragging about the way he played the outfield in Foston, we said: we don’t want you to get hurt there is no need to do that we just want your best effort from you and to live up to those stats guaranteed by Boras in his famous proposal to the Yankees the one Foston didn’t believe in, but he has a very fickle memory and that’s also baseball.And I remember Damon going out of his way to tell us about the overestimated value of Torre to this team. Was he being truthful or was he just trying to please Jeter? I’d go for option number two. Torre’s payback is just what the doctor ordered. I immediately went after Torre so don’t call me a hypocrite, the team comes before anything else except family. 2009-06-07 04:53:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67183/ 67183 I’m sure the fans were wondering what the hell is wrong with Arod despite the fact that the guy just produced two runs on his own let alone the ones affected by Tex who benefits from batting ahead of him.And the fans were not alone WE SAW those faces in the dugout the faces of THIS HAPPY FAMILY, the image that Swisher and Damon (while trying to convince the Yankees to sign him for additional years) and that ineffective flame thrower we got from lake Ontario keep trying to convey. Damon forgets that he stunk for a long time before he got his moves back sans the effective arm and misdirection of his throws (something that has also affected Swisher in the outfield and Melky and Gardner. We just don’t say much thinking the guys will get their act together one of these days thus my saying “we haven’t won anything yet” ). 2009-06-07 04:48:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67182/ 67182 That was an ugly game despite what the tabloids call a very good outing by C.C. (thirty more of these great outings and the whole fandom will be asking for multiple heads to roll). Mariano disappointed all his fans in the media (we true fans are not surprised by these occasional meltdowns since we have been calling attention to them for years now) but that’s baseball.The spin is Girardi made a mistake and Mo couldn’t keep his mouth shut. That’s baseball too. 2009-06-07 04:46:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67181/ 67181 PEARLS for a Penny."I sped the game up instead of slowing it down," said Brad Penny about the game they lost to Texas. "I got ahead of myself, started thinking about not one pitch at a time but the second and third pitch I was going to throw. It happens. I made a bad pitch to Kinsler. I just got ahead of myself. I lost focus for a little bit -- made a couple of bad pitches.""It makes it a little tougher," Penny said. "I'll just work on the things I need to work on between starts and get back out there."Are you listening . . . . . . . . . . . you young studs out there? 2009-06-07 04:44:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67044/ 67044 Finally our congratulations to the Unit on reaching a cornerstone . . . . . . . his 300th Major League Win.You may like the guy or not but the fact remains that he is one of the winingest pitchers in the game and that will always stay with him and he won his share of games for us. 2009-06-04 23:58:22 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67043/ 67043 Like when they keep asking Cash and Girardi about when Joba was going to move to the pen and the answer continues to be “He’s not moving to the pen” or “NO he’s staying in the rotation.” But how do the tabloids describe this scenario. Cashman has told us Joba is not going anywhere and then they add: . . . . . . . . . At least for now.Hey what is it about NO they don’t understand? I got it right the first time and my IQ is probably minus 149 in all relevant scales. 2009-06-04 23:56:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67041/ 67041 The tabloids remind me of the French and Brazilian governments trying to keep up with the daily activity which revolves around the act of finding out what happen to flight AF447 between Brazil and Senegal.“We have found an oil slick 5 km long and that proves that the flight disintegrated in mid air and might have been the target of a terrorist act . . . . . OR NOT.” A couple of days later we learn that none of those pieces of debris were related to the fatidic flight. Similar to the knowledge our tabloids exude about our game and thus their USELESS predictions. 2009-06-04 23:54:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: And... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67040/ 67040 And I have to wonder what did happen.Did we run out of ice cream, pies or silly jokes? All in all is good to know WE STILL GOT MELK. One of our key weapons to make it through the playoffs and beyond . . . . . . the other one is Tex and Joba maybe . . . . . . . . . . a big maybe and ACE I think. How do I know that? Intuition. So staying ahead of the curve is not only essential but vital. 2009-06-04 23:47:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67039/ 67039 I go away for a few days expecting to find us occupying the first place in our division and we are . . . . . . . . tied with that team from up north . . . . . ouch.What we should be doing instead is putting some distance between ourselves and that team which is about to get better . . . . . trust me. 2009-06-04 23:46:18 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/67037/ 67037 I’m back and I was treated to the Mets Network encore presentation of their last game against the Pirates.Who did I find there? Our boys or actually our former boys: Ross Ohlendorf and Steven Jackson. We are glad to see them performing at this level.Never stop trusting your stuff guys. 2009-06-04 23:42:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> TheRipper007: [[QUOTE: P.S. to the Yankees:You haven’t won anything... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66545/ 66545 Is anybody listening? HA HA!!!! Why would anyone listen to a crazy Yankmeoff fan? The Skyanks su//ck and their fans swallow! See ya loser!!!!! 2009-05-29 15:42:08 TheRipper007 <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66049/ 66049 P.S. to the Yankees:You haven’t won anything yet . . . . . . . . not by far.Is anybody listening? 2009-05-22 05:16:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66047/ 66047 To the daydreamers who bother to come to this site to make sure there is someone more delusional that themselves I will take a sabbatical; the Yankees are doing well and they are in great spirits I will follow one of my greatest passions: the NCAA Softball Tournament to its conclusion (and that requires some travel . . . . . . . best money I’ve ever spent) and I’m not taking my notebook with me.I guess I’ll see you when I see you. 2009-05-22 05:13:59 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66046/ 66046 Meantime back on cloud nine the Yankees continue to win based strictly on horsing around and the occasional Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . Oh and with some help from their best pitcher ALFREDO ACEVES. Anybody has a problem with that? 2009-05-22 05:12:53 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66043/ 66043 Make them BELIEVE coach . . . . . . . that’s your job.Where there is a will . . . . . . 2009-05-22 04:58:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: So... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66042/ 66042 So Jerry Manuel and distinguished sports radio participants don’t tell me about the Mets problems and don’t tell me that for you the SUN won’t SHINE.Ever heard about that team from North Dakota State? 2009-05-22 04:57:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66041/ 66041 You’ll probably say but the “Mets only have one dominant pitcher with no run support” and the NDS Bison had a formidable 6’2’’ powerful hard throwing hurler with a 26-10 record and a 1.99 ERA and you might be right . . . . . . . except this team had only 26 HR in 56 games this season but they are playing wonderful defense and this extraordinary pitcher is the antithesis of a Lady Vol Monica Abbott or the Texan Cat Osterman . . . . . . .She’s only 5’3’’ of sheer guts and she throws nothing but off speed stuff (she almost drove the Sooners coach and players nuts). Oh but she’s One Hundred Thousand percent heart, the pride of Chino, California and her name is Andi Padilla and goes by the nickname "Andilla Oompadilla" . . . . . . . . go figure.Granted they might lose against the defending champion BUT that’s not the point as any great team like the Hofstra Pride will tell you just making it to the NCAA Regional is an enormous achievement in itself I repeat an ENORMOUS achievement specially for a young team getting their feet wet in Collegiate Softball the Division I type.But SOMEHOW something tells me the North Dakota State Bison are not done yet . . . . . . . . . they’re dreaming bigger dreams . . . . . . . . . they are shooting for the stars.As the Zen master likes to say: “We shall see.” 2009-05-22 04:54:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: So... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66040/ 66040 So they went toe to toe against the Sooners once and against the hot Tulsa team twice (double elimination tournament) and with timely hitting and almost perfect pitching they WON the NCAA Regional (at Norman, Oklahoma) and advanced to face the NCAA defending champion Arizona State Sun Devils. 2009-05-22 04:50:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66039/ 66039 The stage was set for either Tulsa or the Sooners to settle between themselves who would advance to the NCAA Super Regional against defending champions: the Arizona State Sun Devils.The only problem was the North Dakota State Bison never got the memo. 2009-05-22 04:45:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66038/ 66038 Not only they won their conference (the Summit League) championship but after they qualified for their first time ever (off course) participation in the NCAA Softball (we are talking here fastpitch Division I softball guys) Tournament they were slated to go to one of the NCAA Regional Tournaments, this one in Norman, Oklahoma home of the SOONERS the perennial powerhouse ranked seventh overall in the nation with some of the best and fastest arms and bats in the Collegiate softball world.That sounds bad enough right? Throw in a fierce competitor like the Arkansas Razorbacks and you have a pretty tough schedule. Do you want more? Ok how about the Conference USA champion Tulsa Golden Hurricane (Team batting AVG .294). BTW this conference has among its members the University of Texas El Paso (63 homeruns in 57 games), University of Houston Cougars, East Carolina Pirates (they had in Toni Paisley a 30 game winner with a 1.22 era).Do you think Bison was a bit apprehensive? You bet! 2009-05-22 04:44:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66037/ 66037 FIAT!!!! (Reyes goes that’s a cheap car from Italy Right? )I give you the “NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON” softball team in their first year of Division I eligibility. THE HOTTEST TEAM ON PLANET EARTH. 2009-05-22 04:37:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Some... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66035/ 66035 Some might say where is this idiot going with this? . . . . . just what we need. Just stay with me a bit longer. I think the Mets are looking for some form of inspiration and in this case it might involve almost a miracle. 2009-05-22 04:32:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: So... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66034/ 66034 So the Mets it seems (according to the experts in the media) are looking for a miracle and when they say that they are grossly underestimating the fighting spirit of this team which from all appearances seems to also coincide with Jerry Manuel’s thinking, do you see where I’m going? Anybody who says the Mets don’t stand a chance against foston should be tried for treason (for this weekend at least). 2009-05-22 04:32:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/66033/ 66033 I have listened to a couple of radio/TV talk shows and they all have but buried the Mets even before they start their trip to Foston (for the Mets fans that derives from Buck Foston, get it? Anyway . . . ) and I’m sure foston players feel the same way. But on this week the stars are strangely aligned because the two NY teams need each other to stop their opponents in their tracks.I have to say that the Yanks might be better positioned to do their part although that would run contrary to my credo: “no opponent should be underestimated” (with the way the Phillies are playing is obvious) which I had borrowed from the classy David Wright just a few games ago thus “every opponent should be treated with the utmost respect.”I’m hoping the sux don’t pay attention to this axiom and the Mets bite them back for underestimating them. 2009-05-22 04:30:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65903/ 65903 It wasn’t long ago (10 to 15 days tops) that the media had Joba under full court pressure for the gross crime of having family problems. They were phony then as they are now.Just pitch your game plan Joba and have fun. Be aggressive, trust your stuff and stay focused. You are not alone out there my man.That Joba RULES is no accident. 2009-05-21 04:16:11 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65902/ 65902 Do you know what boggles the mind?Some people in the media pretending they have Joba’s honor and welfare in mind when they try to get Joba all worked up on Huff’s “lack of respect while pumping his fist” I knew they were going to pull this crap when Joba pitched again against Baltimore.Joba is too smart for that but he’s getting clearly annoyed by the non-stop questioning from these guys. 2009-05-21 04:12:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65896/ 65896 So Swisher . . . . . . what came first? The chicken or the egg?Says the Zen master: “We shall see what we shall see.” 2009-05-21 01:23:12 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65895/ 65895 Remember guys this game is important because . . . . . . it is the game at hand and we are going to execute and play heads up baseball.Guys LET’S KEEP ON KEEPING ON. 2009-05-21 01:21:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65894/ 65894 It’s Joba’s turn to continue his march to stardom. Nothing should happen to Huff for his exercise of free speech (somersaults and all) if you are truly focused on the game at hand as I know you are.Let’s have a well played and professional game pound the strike zone cut on the number of walks given (a new golden rule) and if you make a mistake take a step back and breath deep and regroup. Don’t let the blue behind the plate affect your game plan or affect your concentration the goal is getting those men out. 2009-05-21 01:18:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Girardi... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65893/ 65893 Girardi is tickled pink I tell you but check this for size . . . . . . it will only get better! Could you believe that? IF YOU CONTINUE TO WORK HARD AND STAY HUNGRY and never underestimate your opponent (let the media call your opponent putrid you are well above that) . . . . . IT WILL GET EVEN BETTER. 2009-05-21 01:15:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65892/ 65892 As Arod has said in the past (and other stars before him) baseball is a humbling experience Posada, Wang, Nady, Brunney and Molina can tell you that. This team is winning without them just like it was doing okay without Arod.The good part of it besides the winning is that we will only get better once those missing pieces return to the roster (we’re sort of fine tuning this team on the fly) and Hughes is right: “that’s a nice problem for the skipper to have.” 2009-05-21 01:14:12 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65891/ 65891 The old new formula worked; you kept the team in the game and the bottom of the order with the help from some stars gave you a well deserved W. Keep showing you deserve to be in the Majors kid nobody is going to give it to you.If we are doing fine it’s because our backup catchers are doing a terrific job kudos to them. 2009-05-21 01:09:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65890/ 65890 That was a great team win Swisher decided he wanted to hit and Cano and Melky hopped along. Nice show of lethal dexterity.Hughes continues to mature as a ML pitcher and probably future STUD and he found out than the more you look for a cutting edge strategy the more things remain the same. It’s an old game Hughes all it takes (once you have the talent as well as you do) is dedication, focus and execution. A sheer determination to succeed doesn’t hurt either. 2009-05-21 01:06:49 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65889/ 65889 Things Yankees.Let’s keep that streak going (just kidding). This is a test guys.Games results have no bearing on the next one. 2009-05-21 01:05:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65888/ 65888 The Mets have the tools to beat the sux and I remember the Mets played us well during the interleague games. Most often than not we always play the sux hard even when we lose. The Mets can do the same, they are a talented team. Just play good defense and don’t rush any throws keep your eyes on the ball at all times. The fielders need to get familiar with those sharp edges in left and center field because the ball caroms so easily like in a billiard pool table. Play that ball to perfection and you’ll be okay.We . . . . . . . . are going to give the Phillies a run for their money . . . . . . that . . . . . . . . you can be sure of. 2009-05-21 01:04:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: If... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65886/ 65886 If you block those fans (they’re almost on top of you in the bullpen) you’ll be okay. Papy? He can’t keep up with high heat when you pound him inside with well placed fast cheese or breaking stuff he loves to extend those arms. Lately he’s been cheating of the fastballs because the effects from that wrist injury from last year still linger. You spot well placed low and away breaking stuff he’s doomed because he’s already ahead. 2009-05-21 01:01:53 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65885/ 65885 Pitch smartly to Ellsbury the key is keeping him off the bases if he steals second he’ll go for third, don’t make mistakes with Lowell or Bay (they both love that wall and they like to extend those arms although they can turn on an inside fast ball as well as anybody) or even Pedroia (Pedroia can touch you for a HR if you make a mistake with him). Drew loves the fast ball and likes to extend those arms but just like Lowell or Bay you make a mistake inside he’ll take you yard. 2009-05-21 00:58:50 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: In... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65884/ 65884 In general just hitting the wall on left field or a line drive to center field or a nice well placed deep fly ball to right field (short porch) can get your boys home and with Santana on the mound you might start on a win the first of a few in foston . . . . . . . we hope. 2009-05-21 00:57:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Papelbon... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65883/ 65883 Papelbon is a hard thrower but the Yankees have had fair success against him he throws hard (96 to 99 mph) but he can be had as Gardner and Arod (two opposite ends from the batting spectrum) have proven. Just like with Matsuzaka don’t chase pitches out of the strike zone. 2009-05-21 00:56:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65882/ 65882 Don’t swing at pitches out of the strike zone make him throw strikes and you’ll be okay he has a funky motion prior to delivering the ball don’t let that fool you. And when you get to him as I’m sure the Met’s batters will you have to keep the pressure on him and if you have him in trouble be relentless don’t let him catch a respite he’ll be yours because he gets rattled.Sheffield has had relative success against Matsuzaka he can take his yard if he just tries not to do too much and just make contact. 2009-05-21 00:54:38 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65881/ 65881 Santana is definitively the better pitcher of the two but Matsuzaka knows how to pitch at Fenway.Matsuzaka is a peculiar hurler he starts weak and gets better as the game progresses. His game plan looks like he's walking a minefield which he creates on his own because he throws lots of balls gives multiple walks and more important he gets out of those jams almost every time.When he’s in control he’s almost hitless but sometimes his concentration doesn’t last for more than 4 innings so he’s vulnerable in the early innings and then again near the fourth or fifth inning specially coming off the DL. He often hits players so be ready because you will have one or two men on base and that would be on the house. 2009-05-21 00:48:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65880/ 65880 Things Mets (for the coming weekend only)Jerry Manuel says the perception we have of him is not accurate . . . . . . He loves his players Church in particular; not only that but Church agrees.Those issues having been cleared we move on.This revelation couldn’t come at a better time because the Mets are going to Fenway to take good care of our recent nemesis the sux while at the same time we’ll try to stop Philadelphia in their tracks . . . . . . . that’s not a Quid-pro-quo but falls merely in line with the Yankees philosophy of playing every game to win be that opponent an American leaguer or a National one. 2009-05-21 00:46:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65742/ 65742 The rewards can be immense since he, properly positioned in the rotation, could add a whole new dimension to it. Let’s finish up by adding that he was never at fault for the situation he is in; it all started with the imbecile who sent him racing to home plate and I wouldn’t be surprised if the culprit still is with the team.With Wang in the rotation at the new palace of baseball you have a readymade mass of fans right there to fill in some of those expensive seats that stare you in the face.Taiwanese-Americans don’t exactly sit in the bleachers (if you know what I mean). 2009-05-20 04:06:12 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65741/ 65741 When Tommy John used to pitch for the Yankees his arm was always kept tired to enable him to keep his pitches down in the strike zone. Is that really a rocket science or a lost art or both? 2009-05-20 04:04:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65740/ 65740 Then and ONLY then should he be allowed to return to the rotation because when he’s ineffective he doesn’t do the team any good either in the rotation or in the bullpen. Once he’s reinstated to the rotation they won’t be able to convince him to go back to where he is now to correct his mechanics or what have you.So far no one has been able to succeed with Wang as far as keeping him ready or his arm to pitch every five days effectively as the power sinker ball pitcher he is. We always hear “Oh he feels too strong and he’s missing by a lot at the plate” and the batters keep hammering his pitches for extra base hits or round trippers; just the opposite is true when he is pitching effectively, hitters used to complain “It’s like trying to hit a bowling ball and missing.” 2009-05-20 03:59:49 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65739/ 65739 The thing that matters ONLY is if he can show he can consistently throw those power sinkerball pitches down in the strike zone to consistently get the best batters in the league out.Not only that but a commitment from Hal or Cashman’s baseball people to make sure there will be somebody working with Wang all year around (all season long actually) to help Wang CONSISTENTLY throw power sinkerball pitches day in and day out enough to make him a 19 or 20 game winner again will be required (probably a 15 gamer what would be a short season for him). 2009-05-20 03:58:38 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65738/ 65738 THE WANG AFFAIRNo one has been a bigger fan of Wang the way I have been but now we have a situation worth looking deep into.Is Wang ready to take his place in the rotation?We don’t need Wang to throw pitches against ghost players for one session and tells us he’s ready to pitch effectively for the Yankees. We know he misses all the action in the Taj Mahal of professional baseball, wouldn’t you? 2009-05-20 03:56:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65737/ 65737 Tex, Alex, Damon, Jeter, Matsui and Melky are locked, Swisher (you can substantially improve your stats in the early going; later it becomes more difficult) and the rest will follow soon. If you guys stay hungry you’ll continue to make it look easier than it really is.LET’S KEEP ON KEEPING ON. 2009-05-20 03:55:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Hughes... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65736/ 65736 Hughes needs to follow his game plan with zeal and conviction; attack the strike zone, keep the ball down, trust your stuff and the outs will follow let the team behind you get some of those batters out. Should mistakes happen take a step back, calm down and regroup. 2009-05-20 03:54:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65735/ 65735 Baseball wise the team seems to be comfortable and relying on their ability to play effective baseball; and that’s not surprising we always knew the talent was there. We shouldn’t even pay attention to the streak the season is won one game at a time. Contrary to what people like to believe games do not have any effect on the next one. The hunger to succeed and the dedication to the team’s winning ways have a far more reaching effect.Do not think for a minute that the Orioles should be taken lightly not when you have Markakis, Roberts, Mora and all those great players in that lineup. You have to be careful yet aggressive with their batters and disciplined and focused at the plate every inning of every game, you are not going to win every game but you’ll win most games and that’s how we are going to stay on course. 2009-05-20 03:53:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65734/ 65734 As a matter of record the so called foston idiots didn’t win much UNTIL the NY TEAM CHOKED on game four of the 2004 ALCS (I will spare you the gaudy details).So . . . . . . . . . First walk the walk then . . . . . . 2009-05-20 03:49:33 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65733/ 65733 The pie throwing business seems to be fun but you're only as good as your last win and A.J. has neglected that part of his deal which is he has to play great baseball throw great pitches win games in great fashion. Having fun is great but we haven’t won anything yet guys and contrary to what the resident team guru says FUN doesn't generate winning baseball but the other way around. As a matter of fact we are not even in first place. 2009-05-20 03:45:24 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Sabathia... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65732/ 65732 Sabathia started last night’s game kind of iffy but as the game progressed he got stronger and more efficient and by the end of his outing you knew he was in full control. The team obliged by scoring more than enough runs and ran with the win. After coming from behind in the previous games the team scored early and then often which is what good teams do. The relief was also on the money and we won the most important game, the game at hand. 2009-05-20 03:40:56 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Denard... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65731/ 65731 Denard Span couldn’t leave NY (the stadium and the entire city) soon enough.Come to think of it that was a great compliment. That’s exactly how we want other teams to think of the Bronx: a hostile venue (in a nice way); we don’t want them to feel comfortable like the sux and the Indians did recently. THIS IS OUR HOME. 2009-05-20 03:36:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65727/ 65727 After reading Jerry Manuel reaction to his team mischief on defense you’d think that Manuel thinks the fans go to the stadium to see him manage; he reminds me of Pinella who used to steal the thunder from his players. I think he really believes his own propaganda (about being cerebral). Put a sock on it. it’s just a frigging game played in the Dodgers (a team that is hot right now) backyard. If the teams stinks on defense it’s your fault and your coaches fault, OWN TO IT.The media reacts like if the Mets are out of first place by at least 4 or 5 games. Regardless of what the Mets brass say Church is not 100% not after suffering the concussions he did and it’ll take more time for him to fully recover. For a person suffering the effects he does running the bases at a great speed is not an easy task NOT when the game is on the line. You’ve lost Delgado do you want to lose Church too? 2009-05-19 22:13:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65600/ 65600 Hey guys have great series against Baltimore and bring your “A” game C.C. show them how it’s done.Coke trust your stuff and have a good night sleep. 2009-05-18 22:38:29 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Now... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65599/ 65599 Now comes Sabathia’s turn who’s never wavered in his conviction and dedication and truly believes this team will get better and he will get better and . . . . . . . . so do we . . . . . . SO DO WE. 2009-05-18 22:36:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Cervelli... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65598/ 65598 Cervelli and Cash are giving us a helping hand although they almost go unnoticed.Coke had a gutsy outing and he succeeded against a great hitting team. 2009-05-18 22:35:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65597/ 65597 The team seems to be settling down and that’s great to watch. Winning makes a talented team look better naturally and somehow we feel that’s the way this team will conduct itself for the rest of the season; on most days there will be different heroes some superstars some unheralded but who’s counting all we care about is the winning the balm that cleanses and invigorates.We’ll win a lot more games than we’ll lose and that’s the general idea. We knew, better still, we felt the talent was there Arod made us whole and now Wang will probably solidify that feeling even more. 2009-05-18 22:34:21 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65596/ 65596 Great team effort; some of our guys are getting on board and some of our guys are bringing them home the way winning baseball ought to be.Andy couldn’t find his spots yet he battled as usual and it paid off. 2009-05-18 22:26:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65523/ 65523 MY BADIn the meantime Coke you get a pass from us. Get your rest and take your time and enjoy your stay in NY whether for a season or for many many more off the field as well as ON THE FIELD. Trust your stuff and take your time young man. You are our most precious commodity and we should have your back . . . . . . . . And we do. 2009-05-18 12:25:56 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65522/ 65522 How can we in good conscience say this kid has no makeup no guts no code let’s send him back to AA or AAA ball? How can you be so sure when you didn’t even bother to take the time to get to know him Oh, says the person who is not authorized to say anything but says it anyway, it’s in their best interest to be prepared. Prepared? How?Let’s dedicate some time to educate and help these kids to find their comfort zone on and off the field (in the tristate area I guess) they may surprise us in the future. And it would be very interesting to know how other organizations like the sux, Rays, Twins, Cardinals deal with similar situations. 2009-05-18 12:24:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Not... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65521/ 65521 Not everybody has the same makeup the more reason not to treat them with the cookie cutter approach. Let me remind you AGAIN it took 5 years to discover Santana in the majors let’s give the rookies a fair chance to make it in NY sort of like the way Girardi treats Ramirez and Albaladejo. If the Boss was actively involved with the team he would have had someone working on this and similar situations yesterday, I know. 2009-05-18 12:22:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65517/ 65517 Maybe that is one of the main reasons why so many heralded rookies fail to make it in the Bronx. If you live in Jersey and have to drive to the stadium when are you going to have time to quiet the mind and rest the body? You veteran guys you tell me.If we are the extended family of the seasoned players isn’t true that we must be the extended family of the rookies too? We treat them like rookies but we don’t know which one of these rookies will be our next superstar but that’s not the point the point is these rookies are our future they should be carefully developed and cared for like the precious commodity they are. 2009-05-18 12:19:38 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: There... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65516/ 65516 There has to be a person(s) that deals with the situations rookies get into when they come to this mammoth city on short notice some for the first time and if you are nervous or apprehensive about it and then if something doesn’t go as planned you are out of time and out of luck and you don’t have much time in NY when you are a rookie specially if you’ve never been to this city before. That has to be a no-no. 2009-05-18 12:18:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65515/ 65515 I’m appalled than nobody from Cashman’s office or from the Imperial Court of the Yankees organization is trying to help this rookie.We fans don’t give two shiits about anybody else besides our players (except the Boss and he earned that right) but the rookies? That’s our future right there. 2009-05-18 12:17:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65514/ 65514 My apologies to Coke. The poor guy hasn’t had a peaceful moment since he arrived in NY something that Jack Curry just brought up in a very interesting article in the Times giving us a picture of some of the tribulations of ML rookies in this case one of our own rookies.We are here for them no doubt and his teammates should be there for him to educate him about this city and some of its neighboring states like New Jersey plain Jersey for us. 2009-05-18 12:16:21 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Not... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65510/ 65510 Not everybody has the same makeup the more reason not to treat them with the cookie cutter approach. Let me remind you AGAIN it took 5 years to discover Santana in the majors let’s give the rookies a fair chance to make it in NY sort of like the way Girardi treats Ramirez and Albaladejo. If the Boss was actively involved with the team he would have had someone working on this and similar situations yesterday, I know. 2009-05-18 12:03:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65509/ 65509 Maybe that is one of the main reasons why so many heralded rookies fail to make it in the Bronx. If you live in Jersey and have to drive to the stadium when are you going to have time to quiet the mind and rest the body? You veteran guys you tell me.If we are the extended family of the seasoned players isn’t true that we must be the extended family of the rookies too? We treat them as rookies but we don’t know which one of these rookies will be our next superstars but that’s not the point the point is these rookies are our future they should be carefully developed and cared for like the precious commodity and fine human beings they are. 2009-05-18 12:00:18 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: There... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65508/ 65508 There has to be a person that deals with the situations rookies get into when they come to this mammoth city on short notice some for the first time and if you are nervous or apprehensive about it and then if something doesn’t go as planned you are out of time and out of luck and you don’t have much time in NY when you are a rookie specially if you’ve never been to this city before. That’s a no-no. 2009-05-18 11:58:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65507/ 65507 I’m appalled than nobody from Cashman’s office or from the Imperial Court of the Yankees organization is trying to help this rookie.We fans don’t give two shiits about anybody else besides our players (except the Boss and he earned that right) but the rookies? That’s our future right there. 2009-05-18 11:57:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65506/ 65506 My apologies to Coke.The poor guy hasn’t had a peaceful moment since he arrived in NY something that Jack Curry just brought up in a very interesting article in the Times giving us a picture of some of the tribulations of ML rookies in this case one of our own rookies. We are here for them no doubt and his teammates should be there for him to educate him about this city and some of its neighboring states like New Jersey plain Jersey for us. 2009-05-18 11:56:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65438/ 65438 If you’re expecting roberts to come forward and apologize to Arod and his fans and all the other infielders in the game for those outrageous charges she leveled against them DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH. These sportswriters are arrogant as hell you’ve seen them at the park you know what I’m talking about. When was the last time you read Lupica apologized for anything? 2009-05-18 01:17:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65437/ 65437 Now a NY Times writer named DAN ROSENHECK comes out with a very good article on how all those accusations from Roberts could be EASILY CORROBORATED or NOT.Because by the very nature of her accusations Roberts was not only implicating and soiling Arod but every single shortstop and second baseman or even third and first baseman in the Majors including our own Jeter who at the time was a friend of Arod and playing the same position as Arod.The article is called “Did Tipping Pitches Help Rodriguez and Others? Numbers Say No.” This article basically says that in games where the Texas Rangers were winning or losing by a large margin Arod’s numbers as well as his counterparts on the opposing team were in general ordinary numbers. In games where the Texas Rangers were winning or losing by a decent margin Arod’s numbers and those of this counterparts were better that in the previous case and in games were the score was tight Arod’s counterparts numbers were better than in the previous two cases and Arod numbers however were remarkable. Number don’t lie . . . . . . . . REPORTERS DO SOMETIMES WHEN THEY NEED TO . . . . . . . just like politicians (Mitchell anybody? ) do all the time. 2009-05-18 01:13:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: When... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65436/ 65436 When her book came out when asked about the anonymity of her sources and the lack of hard evidence she claimed that the players involved were afraid to come out and talk freely and that she had to respect that (when the book came out no infielder worth his salt would confirm such a fantastic tale just the opposite they attacked it as a total fabrication) but unfortunately she said that was all she had at her disposal. WHAT no due diligence in this case from this SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SENIOR sports writer? 2009-05-18 01:11:14 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65435/ 65435 When the first report came out I accused her of being nothing but an opportunistic yellow journalist who jumped at the chance of advancing her career attacking the Yankees in the process via Arod with Mitchell having started the plot by coming after Clemens and Pettitte the previous year now Roberts gets the information about Arod having tested positive when results didn’t matter and the info came from Mitchell to the sux to verducci to Roberts and she of course obliged.At the time of her article attacking Arod all media big dogs from Lupica to her former colleagues heralded Roberts accusation saying the information was obtained via her DUE DILLIGENCE I said Hogwash that was a naked setup started by the foston brass and executed by Roberts with the help from verducci. 2009-05-18 01:09:36 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65434/ 65434 She turned an innocent activity born out of frustration called “pitch calling” into a sinister conspiracy she called “pitch tipping” which she says involved Arod telling his counterparts on opposing teams what pitches were coming and the quid-pro-quo called for the opponents to reciprocate with similar signals and she very conveniently told us that all this took place during blowout games.She did that to make it a more feasible way of cheating because she says this way the Rangers didn’t get hurt. Off course she knew that her colleagues would soon, after the book would come out; assail Arod (and the Yankees) by asking his current and former teammates and ML players and coaches in general about what that would do to their pitchers’ stats and how managers would react to such “cowardice”?Oh but that would have nothing to do with her (some form of quid-pro-quo or calling on some markers by her colleagues and verducci? I said you bet) she would conveniently keep her distance from that part of the plan. 2009-05-18 01:06:52 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Every... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65433/ 65433 Every baseball fan should read an article on the NY Times that tries to find out if there is statistical evidence of those Roberts charges against Arod in her recent book in which she accuses Arod and all other middle infielders in the League and possibly the Majors of being involved in a conspiracy she calls “pitch tipping” which I have maintained it is nothing but a fabrication and a misrepresentation of actions Arod took to help his pitchers and a young Texas catcher for which Arod got into a spat with Orel Hershiser the then Texas pitching coach and surely Orel made a comment to verducci which included this so called pitch calling who passed it on to roberts to inflate the contents or her lightweight gossip book on Arod with fabrication of facts being the most notable feature. 2009-05-18 01:03:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65330/ 65330 Think about this for a moment: we are getting close to the big guys in our division and we still have some players that are missing from the active roster . . . . . . That’s not a bad position to be in.Oh and welcome to the Bronx Arod and Tex, we knew you were coming . . . . . . . steady as she goes.Play safe and enjoy the game. 2009-05-16 23:17:49 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65329/ 65329 The same goes for Swisher let’s have our fun but also let’s win some games and take advantage of the fact that it’s still early in the year. Swisher wants to jump on the jet stream so bad that he’s forgetting what made him at one time one of the best hitters in the Majors good eye and discipline at the plate he’s chasing bad pitches and relying too much on the umpires to give him the fourth ball. Let the ball travel farther instead and finish your follow through.The Twins seem to have already figured out how to hit in this park, let’s treat them with respect and give a good account of ourselves in the process. 2009-05-16 23:15:50 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65328/ 65328 But this is a four game series so we have to be ready to go at it again but so do the Twins. We go now with A.J. and it is time for Burnett to show us he hasn’t forgotten how to get men out (he’s been busy with the tattoo lessons and the pies) it’s time to walk the walk . . . . . . . enough of the talk . . . . . . . it is mid May.Time to show us some love, show us how it is done. The stage couldn’t be more apropos; give the team what it needs to surge ahead to within striking distance of the leaders. 2009-05-16 23:08:24 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65327/ 65327 There were some not so perfect plays on the field by our OF they again forgot where the cutoff man was and the good thing is that although the team effort didn’t seem enough to win the game they did it in the end and that’s what counts. This means the team fought back on a day when timely hitting covered for those flaws and you could say that’s also a team effort.Jeter seemed to be okay now and gave us a great moment to savor flashing some leather on the field.On the other hand when this Minn team is on the field they are a beautiful thing to watch their infielders are cool, efficient and so ever professional a beautiful example of how the game should be played and when they turn a double play they make it look like if they own the rights to those plays. That’s good for baseball. The kind of baseball you gladly pay to watch. 2009-05-16 23:06:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65326/ 65326 With Tex going perfect for the night and for Arod to perfectly connect with the ball in the last inning of a long fought baseball game it was the perfect ending, a stunner, the second one in two days.That indicates that the team is beginning to click because the game was not overall perfect for our team. Joba despite what the tabloids say wasn’t 100 percent effective he lacked conviction at times but he still is a work in progress and that could only mean the team is going to get better. Veras was as pedestrian as Coke. Ramirez did okay and Mariano this time was again the effective Mariano we had come to know.Aceves came in and showed he’s got the right stuff . . . . . . again. 2009-05-16 23:03:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65325/ 65325 I was ready to comment on the fact that Minn has to be the envy of the League with those two fine guys in the middle of the lineup which gave them the win yesterday over the Yankees. Those two great professional and talented hitters Mauer and Morneau are really something aren’t they?But that was before our own two guys in the middle of the lineup reached deep inside and found a way to spoil this great show of skill and effectiveness by the M&M boys and fortunately for our team it worked. 2009-05-16 23:01:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65228/ 65228 This is a one of those rare specimens that from time to time needs to be drilled just to keep him honest he’s begging to be drilled he’s dangerous to the game. He’s a punk who used to hang out with other punks like him, someone who has a criminal mind and you saw that last night.This is a mean bastard through and through. He makes Lowell look like an altar boy; he came to NY with great speed and other tools but in the end it got him nowhere he’s just a cheap outfielder.The Twins better keep that pit bull on a leash otherwise they might lose him for a few months. When that happens I’ll be quick to remind them that they were forewarned. A piece of trash in an otherwise decent and talented team. 2009-05-16 06:10:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65225/ 65225 The bastard hasn’t changed now he’s learning how to be an even lower piece of trash. Now he’s envious of real stars and he’s trying to ruin some careers. If there ever was somebody that needed to be watched closely is this jerk. Those two times he ran ON PURPOSE inside the line towards first base he did it not only with the intent to get on base but also with the intent of taking Tex out of the game. He acted the same way when he played the Yankees in intra league games while still a Met.Gardenhire is a very able manager but he seems to have been either fooled by this bastard or he’s in a state of denial either way HE’S A FOOL. 2009-05-16 06:08:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65224/ 65224 Some writers used to say “he plays the game with great intensity”, I said he plays the game like the punk he is he has tried in the past to take some infielders with his criminal slides to second and third base. He and that sad story Tavares are the two players I remember trying to blatantly hurt Yankee players in the past. We are not about to let that happen.If you recall he came to the Mets and he messed with the team’s chemistry Reyes became another punk like him throwing away a season after getting into a fight with a Marlins’ catcher. And when this a$$hole was sent to Minn Reyes was never the same player again; I remember saying when this a$$hole was here that he had ruined the chemistry of the Mets because all he cared about despite the evident talent was being a hot dog. 2009-05-16 06:06:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65223/ 65223 I was going to let that punk Gomez go without saying anything but since the tabloids made it their business to try to start a bad blood situation where there was none just the criminal intent of a certain punk I will add my two cents.Gomez is a familiar subject and I know he remembers me from his HOT DOG DAYS at Flushing. That was the biggest a$$hole to ever wear the Mets uniform, the biggest PUNK NY has ever seen playing at Shea Stadium. 2009-05-16 06:04:51 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65210/ 65210 When you guys let your talent take over and your hard work pays off . . . . . . . you are . . . . . . . . . A THING OF BEAUTY.Play safe and enjoy the game. 2009-05-15 22:18:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Today... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65209/ 65209 Today is Joba’s chance to electrify the home crowd and he’ll feed off of their support . . . . . . all in a day’s work. 2009-05-15 22:14:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: So... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65208/ 65208 So a great way to start this home stand but let’s not forget that today’s game will have to be won on the field. This victory doesn’t guarantee another one today . . . . . that’s why we have to stay focused in every game . . . . . . we go from series to series taking our opponents seriously one game at a time. 2009-05-15 22:10:39 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: That... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65207/ 65207 That ninth inning was a thing of beauty in more ways than we might think; not only did we fight our way against a great closer like Nathan (a classy human being on and off the field, the pride of Stony Brook) but we also managed to keep him out of tomorrow’s game he was probably nervous at playing in front of family and friends . . . . . . maybe not . . . . . . but we’re not complaining. 2009-05-15 22:09:29 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65206/ 65206 The somewhat improved Hughes kept his team in the game . . . . Yes he did because this team is capable of scoring at least 4 runs per game with the occasional loss for words against a pitcher like Halladay (although sooner or later we’ll have to decipher the Toronto sphinx too) . . . . but . . . . . . . . what now with Wang coming back? the media cries.We think we’d rather have more pitchers for the five spots in the rotation that less . . . . . . . . another golden rule. The first golden rule was faithfully honored by Gardner THREE TIMES and then some. 2009-05-15 22:07:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65204/ 65204 Damon got himself thrown out of the game and before we could yell “that was stupid Damon” we saw the brilliancy of it. Off course he did it so Garner could have his first inside the Palace home run . . . . . brilliant just brilliant but that’s not all.The team walked like if they were out on a hiking trip and although the timely hits didn’t get them home they never forgot this game is played for at least nine innings and that thinking paid off. 2009-05-15 22:01:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Arod... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65202/ 65202 Arod told NASA he’ll test the Jet Stream some other time but Jeter didn’t miss the chance . . . . . nicely done. 2009-05-15 21:59:15 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65201/ 65201 The Twins got that monster named Morneau . . . . . . . Us? We GOT MILK.Melky to be exact a fearsome player that can stand toe to toe with the best when he’s locked. 2009-05-15 21:58:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: We’re... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65069/ 65069 We’re playing at home again . . . . . . . there is such a thing called home field advantage. Besides Arod gets to test the Jet stream that should be worth the ticket. 2009-05-14 23:24:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65068/ 65068 The first time Cervelli caught Hughes this season it was not a very positive experience but I believe Hughes was unsure as what they both could do at this level (surely in triple AAA their chances of being successful as a battery were great) and it showed but now it’s different Hughes having seen that Cervelli hasn’t missed a beat catching the studs of the team Hughes might now trust his own talent and ability to get men out.I think they will both give a good account of themselves. 2009-05-14 23:22:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65067/ 65067 I thought his chances of succeeding were slim I stand corrected (so far) I’m always ready to admit I was wrong. I’m not sure that’s the case yet I’m not as convinced like some tabloids sportswriters are but I’ll say he’s proven himself so far although I’m not so crazy about him rushing to first base (isn’t that the way our two senior catchers hurt themselves?) every time he makes contact . . . . . . . not while Molina and Posada are still out.We know Cervelli is very courageous (we remember his injury last year during ST when he got hurt by that Ray) and he comes from one of the hotbeds of great baseball players the land that gave us Bobby Abreu. 2009-05-14 23:20:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65066/ 65066 In general pitching continues to improve so is hitting but the big surprise is Cervelli. Piazza had told us after the WBC that Cervelli was going to be a fine catcher and that he was already a Major League caliber catcher.We knew Piazza was impressed with his arm and enthusiasm but he was still considered a rookie catcher and what we needed was a seasoned one to immediately step in and take the place of two veteran catchers Posada and Molina. 2009-05-14 23:18:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/65065/ 65065 A very good game by C.C. and some timely hits won another series for our team; it feels good because these were two AL East Division teams. A few innings of effective baseball surely helps forget the loss at the hands of Halladay a few days earlier . . . . . but that’s baseball we know that.Matsui woke up as he usually does as the professional hitter he is and he helped his team again just like Jeter did. Damon is staying locked and that’s very encouraging and expected since he’s one of the team leaders. 2009-05-14 23:14:50 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64909/ 64909 Girardi kept Jeter out of the lineup because an oblique muscle injury that is not something you treat lightly not when you’re trying to make contact with a 90 plus fast ball and opposing managers know about it.For the good of the team you have to rest it until the possibility of more serious damage is no longer there. The oblique muscles? They only connect the ribs with the major back muscles so a “not so serious oblique pull” is a misnomer. No time to be a hero there still is plenty of time for that. 2009-05-14 01:35:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64907/ 64907 When you are focused you don’t let an occasional error fog your concentration and that’s how Andy was able to erase Pena’s mistake all in a team’s day work. Pena’s mantra should be “eyes on the ball at all times.”“My bad” is not always enough; you need to let the ball come to you once that’s accomplished you can go and make your throw we don’t need flashy players we need effective players at a moment’s notice, if you can’t get to the ball in time don’t compound the error with a bad throw. Defense 101. 2009-05-14 01:31:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64906/ 64906 I was so convinced about Aceves effectiveness that I even suggested the Yankees obtain Perez (when nobody knew if Andy was coming or whether we could get both C.C. and A.J.) I was wrong about Perez but he and Aceves being Mexican (and now Ramiro Pena) who knows the effect that might have had on Perez since nobody seems to dispute Ollie’s talent.Aceves can do anything for you (Girardi claims he knows that now) he might be our future Ramiro Mendoza or better . . . . . . . he might not be flashy but he knows how to pitch and he will win far more games than he’d lose for you. 2009-05-14 01:27:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64905/ 64905 Talking about effective pitching what happened to Aceves this year? You left the guy out of the main roster because he didn’t show his mettle during ST? What kind of silly crap is that?Whatever happened to his gutsy (although his experience came through and he made it look easy) performance last year? Those are the things we fans get angry about; managers make idiotic decisions based on the media suggestions. Of all those positions players or pitchers the media felt they would become blockbusters they’ve been right only about Joba so far. 2009-05-14 01:26:16 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64904/ 64904 Good game for Andy last night who knew what to do in order to prevail and really “pitched” this time. Andy the warrior of 4 WS titles (together with other four or five starters and relievers including Mo) showed his mettle again, nothing but an honest effort, guts and hard work.The team also stepped up and took care of the opposition via strings of hits some of them extra bases. When you trust your teammate behind you (like Arod does and Tex was doing when Arod was out) the hits come in bunches and more often than not they also happen to come in a timely manner and games are won . . . . . . . . similar to what the sux, Blue Jays and the Dodgers are doing this year and just like the Rays did last year . . . . . . the 1 to 9 success story. That’s what an effective at bat does it extends the inning and scores runs; you add to that the effect of the occasional HR and you become a winning team. It all starts with good (effective) pitching of course. 2009-05-14 01:23:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64792/ 64792 I feel he’s enjoying his tenure in LA, he gets to go the beach all year around and when he gets tired he moves to Maui for emphasis on relaxation (I bet you he doesn’t drink that much tea anymore -an italian drinking tea instead of Espresso?- Mama Mia!) the tabloids are less demanding and their fans get up to speed in a hurry when they get something good going like MANNYWOOD for instance (that scene at the beginning of “Pretty Woman” when the guy is yelling “Welcome to Hollywood” comes to mind). They’d probably call it East MANNYWOOD now (forget it you had to be there), they love to come to Dodgers stadium crawling on those 110, 10 and number 5 freeways Oh and that ultra short Glendale freeway (Yeah I know they all end up on the Alvarado (street) and the number 5 freeway), getting there is worth the effort and when you have a good team to cheer on . . . . . . . well you know what I mean (frigging Torre’s smiling he knows what I’m talking about).And how in the hell did they manage to move those frigging San Gabriel Mountains and placed them in the background in the first place?Says the Zen master: “beats me.” 2009-05-13 07:42:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64790/ 64790 I recently had a discussion with a friend of mine because he thought I’ve never liked Torre. I’ve started picking on Torre since that stupid book came out because I knew it was not going to be an isolated incident you may call it "knowing my sux" if you will.Two things about Torre I never liked: He played favorites and he didn’t protect his batters.Overall Torre did a fine job from the day he took over until the 2005 season I would say; but later it became obvious we needed a new direction that was all. 2009-05-13 07:28:26 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64785/ 64785 When the talent is there (that’s why we went out and got the best for the money) all you have to do is let your talent take over and bring your “A” game. IT IS THAT SIMPLE. Just FOCUS and EXECUTE.Relax and enjoy the game. 2009-05-13 06:45:39 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: We... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64784/ 64784 We lost last game in Toronto to Halladay (Mr. Halladay for our team it seems) but that should have no bearing on tonight’s game, this is baseball remember? Our focus should always be on the game at hand, the most important game of your career. 2009-05-13 06:42:36 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64783/ 64783 This is how the comment should have read:As far as Joba is concerned let him have fun out there be patient with him he’ll keep you in the game. And JOBA bring it up a notch man from time to time (the heat I mean) together with the same great location and control . . . . . all that good stuff that excites fans.That Joba rules is no accident.Happy now? That’s all you’re going to get. 2009-05-13 06:39:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Let... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64782/ 64782 Let me rephrase a previous comment I made, maybe some people thought I was asking Joba to go head hunting, not true, all I was saying was: enough of the "let’s get Joba to tone down his celebrations on the mound.” 2009-05-13 06:38:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: We... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64780/ 64780 We wish Ian Kennedy a full recovery from his vascular procedure. 2009-05-13 06:36:06 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64684/ 64684 Torre would have said: “If I see a guy throw at my guy, . . . . . .”, “If I see a guy throw at my guy, . . . . . .”, “If I see a guy throw at my guy, . . . . . .”“What can I tell you in all my years in baseball I have never seen a guy throw at my guy . . . . . . . I guess it’s called respect.”Aw . . . . . c’mon Joe calm down have another cup of soothing tea.Jeter goes: “Yeah that's an accurate depiction . . . . . . I . . . don’t think I was ever drilled on purpose by a pitcher while working for Mr. Torre.” 2009-05-12 00:38:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64683/ 64683 Ozzie Guillen on playing baseball the old way:"I know other managers will hit people every other day, and they hide behind the bushes like, 'We tried pitching inside. We didn't mean it.' Oh really? I'm not going to hit anybody when they (opponents) try pitching inside. But if I see a guy throw at my guy, I'm going to throw at your guy."Why do I get the feeling Joe Torre didn’t get that memo?Hey Betty what’s that zip code at Chavez Ravine? 2009-05-12 00:32:38 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Come... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64680/ 64680 Come to think of it the Yankee offense was doing fine and then sort of went to sleep. 2009-05-11 23:18:11 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64679/ 64679 Congratulations to Johnny Damon on his most recent award.Steady as she goes Johnny. 2009-05-11 23:17:12 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Nice... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64604/ 64604 Nice job out there Damon . . . . . . . steady as she goes. Kudos.Have fun in Toronto and enjoy that civilized town. 2009-05-11 00:10:51 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64603/ 64603 As far as Joba is concerned let him have fun out there be patient with him he’ll keep you in the game. And JOBA bring it up a notch man from time to time together with location and control . . . . . all that good stuff that excites all fans.That Joba rules is no accident. 2009-05-11 00:09:46 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64602/ 64602 Let me ask you again: some teams may retaliate against our players?We might no longer have Quantrill, Proctor, Sturtze, El Duque or Farnsworth (I hope you’re happy wherever you are Kyle) but Brunney’s still here and from Burnet to Hughes including Sabathia, Pettitte and Joba they can take good care of our players; and we the fans got your back. The sux have been throwing at our batter for years . . . . . . . . . let’s see if they dare to continue the practice. Beckett threw at Abreu this year so something stopped him from doing it while Abreu was a Yankee. 2009-05-11 00:08:52 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64601/ 64601 Local tabloids and talk radio shows don’t like it? Tough! We have no problem with that . . . . . . and we have his back.Some teams may retaliate against our players? Guess what? They have been doing that since Torre started managing the team but Torre doesn’t live here anymore. 2009-05-11 00:06:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64600/ 64600 WE THE FANS have no problem with Joba expressing himself on the mound. It has been done for many years and we shouldn’t care about other teams being upset by it.Ask them how upset they are about our pedestrian start this season, they are probably loving every minute of it . . . . . my point exactly. 2009-05-11 00:04:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: With... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64598/ 64598 With Joba we’ll go well beyond the usual “trust your abilities” with Joba it will always be “shoot for the stars” the worst that may happen is he’ll end up on the winning team of the World Series as the MVP. I kid you not.That’s why he will be protected by his organization, his teammates and his fans (his extended family). 2009-05-11 00:02:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64597/ 64597 And when Joba’s developes into the star of the game as he surely will Beckett won’t be even mentioned in the same breath . . . . . . you can mark my words.We are not putting pressure on Joba to be great or demanding the same. WE KNOW it will happen, superstars are born not made. It took Santana five years to be discovered by his own team in their backyard. It will take JOBA less time. 2009-05-11 00:01:07 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64596/ 64596 Fair is fair no damage was done. It’s only those foston a$$holes who despite having a good team they have to dig for every single fair or unfair advantage they may find like messing with our young hurlers, from Ortiz pretending he was worried about Joba coming again after Youk to their frigging coaches saying the sux players didn’t really appreciate Joba pumping his fist in celebration. WHO GIVES A SHIIT?Bring it on a$$holes you still owe us that cowardly hit on Doug Mienk (yes it is still fresh on our minds). 2009-05-10 23:56:39 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64594/ 64594 True stars understand the game so well.NO EXPLANATIONS ARE NECESSARY. 2009-05-10 23:53:08 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64592/ 64592 A nice thing happened down there in Baltimore besides the Yankees starting a winning trot; Huff a player I like, was teasing Joba (I do believe that was Huff’s intent) as he rounded up the bases.Let’s take it for what it was: a player having fun out there and maybe saying to himself that’s the way I feel when I hit a homer no doubt a feeling he was willing to express because he thought there was nothing wrong with it once he saw or heard about Joba doing the same on the mound and he guessed right because no retaliation came from Joba (as we knew well . . . . none was forthcoming).There is a time for retaliation and a time for retaliation an axiom as old as baseball itself . . . . . . . . that was not one of them. 2009-05-10 23:50:07 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64591/ 64591 I know . . . . Proofread before you post stupid Bruce.Me bad. 2009-05-10 23:48:59 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64518/ 64518 There is ample evidence that the Boss has retired.Can you imagine the Yankees being where they are with the payroll they have almost in last place in their Division? . . . . . . . while the Mets are in first place in theirs right in the middle of a hot streak (and they have had their problems too). Do you think Girardi would be still preparing for the next episode of “Ask the Manager.” 2009-05-10 05:42:52 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64517/ 64517 I still like my team though . . . . . . . . . . although the catcher situation SUC&S BIG TIME. Sorry Hank that one’s on you and Cash not just Cash. 2009-05-10 05:41:02 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64516/ 64516 Sportswriter keep writing about all the “what if’s” regarding Arod not signing with the Mets when he was offered that ton of money by Texas.What IF Arod would have signed with the Mets where do you think Beltran and Santana would be playing now? At the new Yankee stadium off course and the way we treat our Yankee players I’m not so sure they would be doing well but they are doing fine now and that’s what matters. 2009-05-10 05:40:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64515/ 64515 The tabloids are justly having a field day on the Yankees inability to put a couple of wins together.All these headlines about the sad phase we’re going through and they barely bother to mention that across town there is a team that has been playing pretty good lately. The Mets are following the lead of the torrid start by Beltran and the CY Young fraction of season Santana is having. At least New York has something to smile about. 2009-05-10 05:38:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: You... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64514/ 64514 You got to find your groove again Swisher, Jeter, Cano and Teixeira (because is going to take more than a few days for Arod to be his old 100 percent again). 2009-05-10 05:37:56 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64443/ 64443 Oh and I’m going to let that bonehead play by Swisher go by.You may thank Arod for that too. 2009-05-08 22:45:29 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64442/ 64442 So for now a simple “Welcome back Arod” will have to do.Oh and “Welcome back C.C. Sabathia TOO.” 2009-05-08 22:37:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64441/ 64441 I was going to say the night of the eighth of May in Camden Yards the NY Yankees made baseball history they WON a game against the LAST team in the Division! (Applause follows for at least two and a half minutes)But I figure the team could enjoy a good night sleep without the frigging sarcasm. 2009-05-08 22:35:02 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64370/ 64370 Going back to Manny and PED’s it’s indeed a sad day for baseball and if we are not careful the risk is there to run our sport to the ground we all have to be careful owners. media, players, their union and fans.Somebody will have to rescue our sport. Can the game be saved? 2009-05-08 01:50:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64369/ 64369 Start acting in a proactive manner have a plan and make it work. Stop transmitting panic and disarray to the troops you said it it’s only May then believe in what you preach; fighting with the umpires can only carry you so far you need to get serious and start managing from the perspective of a manager who knows what he’s doing and knows his team will respond and the next trick is to make those guys respond.If Arod listens to you on the field let me remind you Arod makes the most money in baseball he will obey you then go and pull that frigging pitcher friend of yours off the field when he stinks THE WORLD IS WATCHING. He doesn’t want to follow your leadership trade him! Nobody is greater or more important than the team and that includes the captain, Posada or anybody else.What's next? Some piitcher waiving you off like the big unit or Mussina used to do with Torre. 2009-05-08 01:46:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Arod... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64368/ 64368 Arod is back so just wait for a couple of days to see how the team reacts and then light some fire under this team if needed; you have to give them a booster and restart them and make sure they understand you mean business if you do that you might placate those ever dangerous $5. Seat occupants who are clamoring for your head and the rewards can be enormous. Every player senses they’re on the brink just give them the push they need. You are there to make them believe they can do it. 2009-05-08 01:45:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64367/ 64367 There has been plenty of exhibits to judge them by from posting a monstrous deposit on Matsuzaka, trading Garcia Parra, Coco Crisp, taking a loss on Renteria and losing great young players and pitchers to the Marlins for Beckett and Lowell and they continue to put a competitive team on the field.So now it’s your turn to show your pulse matches that of your team’s needs equally if not completely exact and you are willing to do what needs to be done. You have warehouses full of young pitchers and pitchers’ parts and some position players you can ship and hordes of cash to be transferred on a moment’s notice like the sux do. DO IT.Because if you can't match their efforts and strategy you will set your standards lower and due to the fact that there will be at least three very competitive teams in the AL East Division only one team might make it the Division Leader the wild card might not be coming from the same Division you might not make it to the playoffs; a tough road lies ahead. 2009-05-08 01:41:15 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64366/ 64366 You can’t in good conscience say get rid of Girardi he has had an injured roster this season that goes without saying but that doesn’t mean he should concentrate more on his world famous show “ask the manager” on YES than on managing his team effectively.The Brass will have to provide Girardi with a decent catcher faster than ASAP a second rated catcher won’t do and they would have to agree to part with some hardware that’s the only solution. Why? Because that ‘s what the sux would do without hesitation and they are the new benchmark. 2009-05-08 01:36:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64365/ 64365 The same thing happened when Doun Mienk was here covering first base because Giambi with ball on hand and runners moving around couldn’t tell which way was north or south.When the team did go south he became the natural target and every frigging tabloid and front runner started blaming Doug and amazingly he took the blame WHEN he had been hired not because of his bat prowess but because of his glove and then Arod did say something stupid (does he ever) he said “I have known Doug since HS and he’s always taken pride of what he can do with his bat. End result the Yankees rushed to get rid of Doug at season’s end because of his low batting average. Believe it (after he took one for the team in bucking foston when Lowell cowardly hit him from behind while he was defenseless on the ground).Fans specially drunken ones are easily maneuvered around by tabloids in search of a headline however brief. 2009-05-08 01:32:24 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64364/ 64364 I told Molina last season when he went in for Posada “Be careful out there right now you’re far more important than the merely backup catcher you are because if you get hurt doing something stupid like running faster than your usual pedestrian pace or worrying about your pedestrian batting average you would be doing the Yankees a disservice because that’s not why you are here for.You area here for your defense and because you make it possible for Posada to recover from injuries and when he’s okay you’re here to give him a well deserved rest. He didn’t get the memo last season and I didn’t sent him a copy this week. MY BAD. 2009-05-08 01:28:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64363/ 64363 I guess the “we want Yogi” chant by the creatures has already started. Amazing what a group of $ 5.00 seats can do to the career of a touted Yankee manager. These are the same guys who want Swisher to pitch and Sabathia to pinch hit and run. 2009-05-08 01:26:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64362/ 64362 I hope the Yankee haters have noticed by now that I haven’t attacked the WS banners the sux won because of Manny or attacked the Dodgers for their current run and I don’t intent to do that any time soon. What’s done is done; one thing that puzzles me is the fact that people keep calling Arod and Manny the abject essence of greed. That sounds obvious right? Except that back in the days when all foston had to sell at the stadium were T-shirts celebrating the 86 years of the then current curse Manny offered the Foxton brass the chance to renegotiate his contract in such a way that most of the money in it will be deferred to allow them to go out and hire the players they would need to make an effective run at the WS. People have already forgotten that. Arod on the other hand keeps being called a phony for saying he wanted out of Texas to be with a contender an when he was negotiating with Eptstein he agreed to take a $ 30 Mil loss (that’s roughly $3 Mil a year over ten years or $4 and a quarter Mil over 7 years. Do you know how much 3 or 4.125 Million dollars can buy? Have you ever watched “Who wants to be a millionaire? Where nobody ever wins anything.So tell me guys in the media, the pride of planet earth what gives? 2009-05-08 01:24:38 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64361/ 64361 I was one of those who said a few years ago “Arod will deliver us and rescue the game” and the idiot didn’t ever sent me a sign indicating he was not qualified to do that so I wouldn’t make a fool of myself but I don’t have an ego like he does I’m more a free spirit like Manny (without the fame, the money, the talent, the lethal swing a one hundred percent unadultered NOTHING). But I still got my pride and I’m saying this because I’m sure there is a whole bunch of fans out there who feel the same way.We’re all in this for the love of the game and us Yankee fans for the love of the Yankee colors. Lupica really ripped with a few key strokes the Manny statue from the proverbial pedestal we idiots put him on. That’s maybe too harsh but things being what they are who has the energy to argue with the guy? That’s the thing this seemingly innocent episode has zapped from us guys (and gals) our positive energy, totally. He was that lethal. 2009-05-08 01:22:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64359/ 64359 The point I’m making is yesterday I said to myself I’m taking this game too seriously way too seriously. What has a baseball player done for us except give us headaches and a few sleepless nights? They all care about themselves. The all vain, narcissistic pri&ks and phonies and so are the tabloid writers who covers them (I have seen them at the stadium).So I decided to take a night off without baseball and really took Manny’s episode to heart not because he was the premier pure power hitter in baseball (almost at will) but for what that means for baseball. 2009-05-08 01:21:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: The... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64358/ 64358 The Manny story really shook me up (cynics will say you should know better) but people like Jeter keeps saying “it’s just a few that destroy the image of the rest and ruin the game” but this friend of mine and I value his opinion more than anybody else’s keeps saying “they’re all tainted (actually they’re all dirty) but he also says “all cops are on the take” and “what has Bloomberg done for NYC? “Super rats the size of pitbulls” so can he be right about all these things? 2009-05-08 01:19:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64304/ 64304 I’ll end up by saying at least WE THE FANS pay for those salaries with our sweat with our hard earned pitiful dollars. The media gets the best seats for free.Are they failing us or ARE THEY FAILING US? 2009-05-07 16:02:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64302/ 64302 Verducci is on the record saying that the loss of Manny should not affect the team managed by his co-conspirator Torre, the team should do okay without Manny. Let’s find out how much he’s on the money in about 50 games time.As the Zen master keeps saying: “We shall see.” 2009-05-07 16:00:15 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64301/ 64301 Do you mean to tell me Bud Sellig didn’t know whose names were on that 104 players list that he handed to his buddy Mitchell? Yeah Right. All this happened during his watch a watch that made him even richer I might add.Now you know why that book about Arod was rushed to the bookstores? You don’t thing they were alerted to the pending Manny news? Think again.How many books do you think roberts would have sold if the book came after the Manny bombshell? EXACTLY. 2009-05-07 15:58:21 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64299/ 64299 All I’m trying to say (in far more words than I should) is that it’s very sad for baseball (about Manny and Arod and Clemens and Giambi and others I won’t mention Sheffield because he still claims his wife put something in his soup that he was not aware of) but we should be ready for more disclosures because people who report on the game are not more honest than the players are.They were lining up to have their picture taken with Sosa and McGwire while at the same time writing about Baseball golden era now they are the front row journalist telling the whole world they won’t be voting McGwire or Sosa or Bonds or Clemens or Arod or Manny into the HOF. 2009-05-07 15:55:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64297/ 64297 We are all in for a rude awakening still. At least the tests in place although very inadequate in my opinion are catching some players. Check the list of players whose number s have increase exponentially who have a doctors’ permission to take HGH and other components that would make you laugh.Yet MLB allows for this to happen with the players union’s blessing.As someone said referring to Roberts book: “It’s all about money.”The teams, the players and the Networks taking your money, my money every sucker’s money. 2009-05-07 15:50:16 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64295/ 64295 Have you ever seen Pujols butt (how about those thighs and calves? ).How about that bat speed? How about a body that defies the laws of physics like Pedroia with an unbelievable bat speed or the rage of Youkilis and Beckett? Or Papelbon for that matter? All those are clear indications of roids use.But innocent until proven guilty and that’s the way it should be. I’m bringing Pujols into the discussion because LaRussa has always had that holier than thou attitude like if the champions of the roids generation were miles and miles away from him. It happened right before his eyes and in his clubhouse(s) yet he always pretends he knows nothing about it and at the same time he reminds us he’s so intelligent so scholar like. You can’t have it both ways. This probably has nothing to do with the fact that Buck and McCarver will cover his team’s tracks very well. 2009-05-07 15:46:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64294/ 64294 The other piece of information I’ve heard regarding Pujols was one sports writer saying than Pujols was 100 % muscle no fat. I’ve heard than before regarding the NFL players and having been close to College sports I’ve heard the same thing regarding college football, baseball and softball players.I was once told by a great softball player than when people started talking about players not having one ounce of fat in their bodies it was a clear giveaway. Roids I was told turns fat into muscle. This player pointed to the then current Washington Huskies team in the PAC 10 conference and said “they are great players but they are juiced” a few months later the physician who took care of the Huskies and their coach resigned the coach found a job with a State of Texas college whose players have gotten better over recent years. I knew then as the player has said that it was a clear giveaway. Prior to that the media kept talking about the greatest players of any sport and how those great athletes didn’t have an ounce of fat. This great Division I softball player was far more intelligent and light years ahead of all these geniuses that covered every sport in America. 2009-05-07 15:42:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64293/ 64293 But more shocking than that is to read about Pujols reaction to the news: “I’m here to talk about the Saint Louis Cardinals, not the Dodgers.”Is that weak or what? I always thought that Pujols and Ortiz would be caught long before Arod or Manny. Ortiz for obvious reasons his profile says GUILTY and Pujols because his words always betrayed him. When people were discussing the Bonds situation he made it clear he was 100 % in Bonds corner and every time there was a discussion about PED’s Pujols always took a different route than most baseball stars it was always like “I’m here to talk about baseball” and the roid’s rage was always more evident with Pujols than with the rest (Papy or Arod or Giambi or Pedro for instance) but the Missouri Free Press has always been more forgiving than in New York or any other city for that matter no wonder he loves playing in St. Louis. 2009-05-07 15:33:36 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64292/ 64292 I’ve been a Manny Ramirez fan longer than I’ve been an Arod fan.Having said that I think is very sad to hear the news about Manny very surprised but not totally surprised sort of when we read that Arod had admitted to using roids; it came as a surprise but not totally. 2009-05-07 15:31:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64242/ 64242 "When it clicks it's going to be ridiculous," said Burnett. "Nobody's panicked. But once our pitching and hitting get on the same page, watch out."Says the Zen master: “We shall see.” 2009-05-07 03:37:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64241/ 64241 According to Teixeira “we just have to do the little things that win close games” while Swisher says that we “just have to get a good night sleep and come back tomorrow ready to do battle and play better.”OK THEN . . . . . . . . LET’S GET GOING.Just forget about the 4 game losing streak or the 4 game winning streak . . . . . . . it is done ONE game at a time. 2009-05-06 22:53:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64240/ 64240 Where was Cano and where has he been lately? you might ask,I told you geniuses that he was just profiting by not following the team's discipline at the plate and pouncing of the opposing pitchers who had been told to throw first pitch strikes to the Yankee batters but he thought he was smarter . . . . . . . . and forgot it was a team effort . . . . . . . . once the opposition got wind of this he’s started to see nothing but breaking stuff and his numbers are regressing to where they should be . . . . . . . . Oh but he’s a clutch hitter . . . . . . . wrong . . . . . . . he never was . . . . . . no one is . . . . . . maybe Manny . . . . . . . . maybe.The problem is everybody started to imitate Cano and now we have a team that swings at anything that moves within the confines of the Bronx and then patiently strikes out LOOKING. 2009-05-06 22:51:59 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64239/ 64239 Is not the size of the dog that counts,Coke insisted last night that he made a good pitch to Pena and reminded us that baseball is a game of inches (two inches to be exact) and said what we all know: Pena is a hell of a power hitter (and a great first baseman) but I could have told you that . . . . . . . just ask the cooks that spoil the broth (I mean the Yankees higher-ups and that genius Torre) why they were in such a hurry to let Pena slip through the cracks and come back to punish the Yankees by beating them over and over and over. 2009-05-06 22:48:08 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Mo... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64238/ 64238 Mo and the relievers did their job but the bats were nowhere to be found and Oh yes Tex is beginning to find his way out of the interstate. 2009-05-06 22:46:49 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Actually... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64237/ 64237 Actually the Yankees best hitter last night, Victor Martinez, took care of the sux and didn’t let them widen the gap between them and the Yanks. Girardi plans to keep Martinez in the lineup. 2009-05-06 22:44:36 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64236/ 64236 I spoke too soon Pena is regressing to AAA form (and then trying to throw to first when Crawford is already in Yonkers? That’s not heads up baseball). On the other hand Albaladejo showed last night why Girardi likes him and in the process started to get out of the doghouse (my doghouse that is).In a game that was a typical rollercoaster ride the Yankees couldn’t get it done. The umpires made sure of that. 2009-05-06 22:43:14 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64131/ 64131 I can’t finish without mentioning that at bat by Melky (sorry Melky) when he tried to steal a triple from the sux. Any day of the week he succeeds but the stars were aligned for the sux they couldn’t do no wrong and a perfect throw by the sux RF and an even better relay from “inside of you” Pedroia beat Melky to third by a nanosecond (actually the tag by Lowell was also perfect).It was a great display of aggressive running by Melky he tried to take the game to the sux and failed by the smallest fraction of time and speed) had he known he was going to be driven home in the next at bat he might have stopped at second but the intent was valiant and that could have been the game turning point. AWESOME TRY.MELKY IS LOCKED AND HE OWNS BECKETT BIG TIME.How about that? 2009-05-06 03:43:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64130/ 64130 Count the number of players that year in and year out go on the DL with hamstring and quads problems and you’ll know what I mean when I say that professional soccer players practice very brief effective flexing routines before they start every game why can’t a baseball player do the same before every at bat?Most professional baseball players are probably stronger and equally juiced than their professional soccer counterparts yet they neglect those major leg muscles it’s very intriguing since their professional careers and their families welfare depend on them playing healthy. 2009-05-06 02:02:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Posada... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64128/ 64128 Posada is going to be absent from the lineup and someone will have to step up and make up for some of his missing production Arod is coming back so that should help and I mean it should help a great deal as sister Roberts said Arod is not only the highest paid athlete in baseball he’s also the best player . . . . . if you really care about what she has to say. 2009-05-06 01:56:56 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: So... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64127/ 64127 So on we go trying to find ourselves and we shouldn’t be afraid to play the way we feel we should play we have a great roster let’s have confidence in ourselves and our teammates, we look great on paper and IT IS UP TO GIRARDI to turn potentiality into reality. 2009-05-06 01:55:54 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64126/ 64126 We stink at developing position players and studs. Pena is a wonderful surprise because all he’s done is nothing short of spectacular and I firmly believe all the credit goes to him from knowing his limitations (here is a player that truly stays within himself the entire game an intelligent player and he comes from Monterrey, Mexico a city that glitters almost as much as NY maybe that’s why he’s not mesmerized by the big Apple), behaving on the field the way he feels is expected of him, to know what to do to maximize his abilities, a degree of maturity well beyond his years.He has the ability to know when to try even harder to look for a timely hit or a BUNT and he flashes leather with the best and to think that the powers that be wanted to send him back to AA ball in all their wisdom and they will probably do just that still . . . . . . . . . . aging leopards can’t change their spots and the media will agree with them God forbid he might play some games at SS and steal Jeter’s thunderous meow. 2009-05-06 01:54:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64125/ 64125 I can tell you that Girardi can no longer ignore the fact that ALBALADEJO es un pendejo and I’ve been told that means he really absolutely, 100 percent suc&ks he might be a good pitcher a year, two years or 4 months from now but as of yesterday he suc&ks (this is not personal Albaladejo it’s just business).I believe from all those arms in the current pen and in AA and AAA ball we must have some capable ones to shape an effective pen we are NOT doing the right job grading them and working on their kinks effectively; everybody seems to be in a hurry going NOWHERE meantime we have tons of capable arms but nobody is qualified to distinguish the good ones from the not so good ones. Believe me you could have in your system 20 relievers the type the sux and Detroit and Tampa Bay put on the field every season and you wouldn’t still be able to tell them apart and bring them up to be effective in the Bronx. 2009-05-06 01:48:53 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64124/ 64124 So what was good about his performance? You could tell the fans came alive and Joba means that much to those fans they believe in the team when he displays that ace attitude and command of his pitches. Go out and spend some bucks and make some trades to fine tune the pen but that talk about messing with Joba again that’s pure BULL.Arod (without the vanity, the Kodak moments, the how do I look? affected attitude, wear those frigging highlights but don’t overdo it dude, and spare us those extracurricular activities this is your fifth season with the team let’s play better baseball the type you’re capable of) is coming back not soon enough and the team should start to get better not SOON but definitively better and then we’ll see how they mesh with the new acquisitions. 2009-05-06 01:45:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64123/ 64123 As expected Joba had some problems in the beginning it was just a coincidence that it took him 4 runs before he adjusted his sights and reacted the way he did and what he did the rest of the way after surrendering those 4 runs was superb.We know he’s not going to be superb in every outing but (please stuff that crap about moving Joba to the bullpen the day the Yankees do that it would mean they are a bunch of idiots who can’t even buy a WS title even if they could buy five Cy Young award winners and an all-star player at every position including the DH and that would be a sorry state of affairs) what we saw last night after the second inning was beautiful and taking care of Joba long term and Hughes for that matter is a top priority. 2009-05-06 01:43:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64122/ 64122 Why have the sux beaten the Yanks five straight games so far?How about because they have a better team and a better manager I could go even farther than that but why embarrass the Yankee organization one more time? Hey at least we have a stadium that is light years away better than that piece of crap on Yawkey way but stadiums are not designed to win games players have to do that and the Yankees haven’t done the job so far.We could say we’re still in May and we’re at .500 and that’s the best I can think of. Being at .500 used to be very important for Torre so we’ll say just that we’re at .500 and this is the beginning of May. 2009-05-06 01:36:18 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64055/ 64055 Trust your stuff and be aggressive from the first pitch follow your plan make sure your plan is not predictable be ready to adjust since this bastard first base coach is tipping his batters as to location but don’t get overly worked out because of it because if you do then he has already won. The Angels used to do the same thing, don’t take the inadequacies of the umpires personally they are far from perfect but they also work very hard and have a long season without much rest it’s a very demanding job and on top of that they have to make split second decisions so they should not be your problem. Get to know the umpire’s zone and stay within it don’t be like Mussina used to be (except the last year) if you don’t get those strikes erase them from your mind and try again without any extra pressure.Take your time whenever necessary and enjoy the game. We, your extended family have your back and trust you’ll come away victorious tonight and every night.Keep the faith; you are not alone out there. 2009-05-05 10:37:12 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Joba... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64054/ 64054 Joba you are intelligent, talented and work very hard there isn’t much anybody can’t tell you so make sure you calm yourself before the game time try deep slow breathing for just a few minutes if you think it may help you and once the game starts just clear the mind if you had done your homework and had prepared yourself for this game there will be nothing to worry about. Nothing will happen if you do not win this game (I’m not trying to say hey if you lose don’t worry about it no that’s not it, all I’m saying is although we all love this team and we know how important this game is there are things in life far more important that the game of baseball the family for one. So again clear the mind trust yourself as the talented future star that you are playing in this beautiful park the envy of every team in the nation and the place where many championships will be won and go after those batters, this is not frigging Fenway silly quasi stadium this is the new Yankee stadium. 2009-05-05 10:34:59 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64052/ 64052 Good game tonight we are going up against the invincible Sux . . . . . Yeah right!Today is a difficult day for Joba. Joba needs the team but the team needs Joba. 2009-05-05 10:31:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64030/ 64030 Oh and about that game last night turn the page all the odds were against us IN OUR OWN PARK. Although I was not surprised that display of power by Tex was a welcome sign. You’ll be okay we know that.Let’s hope that Posada’s injury is not serious we can’t afford that; that doesn’t mean he should play hurt not at all.Hey Arod do you want to be clutch? Check Melky at the plate: sheer intensity and concentration. 2009-05-05 05:01:22 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Roberts... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64029/ 64029 Roberts is PHONY, GREEDY, DECEITFUL, CALLOUS, and her book is full of inaccuracies, unsubstantiated accusations, THIS WAS A WITCH HUNT FROM THE GET GO, A TOTAL FABRICATION. 2009-05-05 04:54:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64028/ 64028 Roberts goes on to blame Boras for Arod’s shortcomings and she tries to sound noble in her witch hunt, check this out:"I do think there's a very good Alex in there," said Roberts, who spent six months reporting and writing the book. "I think the good Alex has a very good shot at winning. I think the good Alex is there for all of us to see for the next nine years. ... No matter what stage he seems to go through, what sort of incarnation he seems to go through, I think that he is at heart a pretty tenderhearted person."Once and for all . . . . . . . make up your mind BITC&H. 2009-05-05 04:50:24 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64027/ 64027 Roberts claims she was moved by Aroid hurting his family with the divorce and the Madonna affair.I remember coming down hard very hard on Arod when that happened. WHERE WERE YOU THEN?Probably flying SUX ONE with Theo and John Henry. 2009-05-05 04:48:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64026/ 64026 This is a sad day for Baseball.This is not about the FIRST AMENDMENT but all about some members of the media thinking they have a GOD given right to destroy people’s life because “we’re riding the banner of the FIRST AMENDMENT’ the government cannot hurt the people but the press can . . . . . . . Oh yeah the Press is well above the Government. Who the fuc&k elected you guys? 2009-05-05 04:46:33 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64025/ 64025 And now we have to deal with all these charges in the frigging book one serious the others practically meaningless that were destined to harm Arod and the Yankees, BECAUSE THERE IS MONEY INVOLVED? Yes Roberts is taking advantage of who Arod is in order to enrich herself (strike the iron while is still hot) EXACTLY; NAKED GREED the same vice Arod is accused of.SO TELL ME TABLOIDS WHERE DO YOU GET OFF SAYING THIS IS SOMETHING AROD BROUGHT UPON HIMSELF? Are you on drugs? That’s the impression I get when I see these statements and half truths and your condoning your colleague’s fabrication. 2009-05-05 04:44:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64024/ 64024 The union forgets to destroy the samples and the government going on an unrelated investigation comes across these results and wins the right to take possession of them much to the chagrin of every player since that’s practically illegal and the Union fails his players soundly at this stage.So the ultra sux fanatic and Director Mitchell has this information dropped on his lap with the names of the 104 players who failed the test (including a few sux players no doubt this smacks of arrogance but nobody says crap) yet in all his wisdom he picks the names of the Yankee stars Clemens and Pettitte and gives the list to Roberts (via verducci) they all picked Arod’s name from the list, wrote down the names of other players or persons who might incriminate Arod and cornered Arod with the help of the press and he admits to the roids charge but the media wants more only Arod as expected doesn’t give them all the blood they are asking for. 2009-05-05 04:42:14 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64023/ 64023 Arod didn’t fail a REGULAR PED test by MLB, NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH.All major league baseball players where asked if they wanted to help MLB determine if PED’s tests were necessary most players agree particularly because they were told this would be a dry run with no implications whatsoever for any players that might fail the test. Arod was one of those who agreed to take the test. What was he hiding at that time? You tell me roberts you with the degree in psychology where was the intent to deceive at that time? 2009-05-05 04:34:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Some... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64022/ 64022 Some tabloids (actually every tabloid including Newsday) have attacked Girardi for sort of attacking the book based on principle and coming to the defense of his player the reply has been “It’s a frigging book Joe”, “it’s all about money” and “Arod brought all this down on himself.” COME AGAIN? Because you guys are all so wrong (don’t act surprised I have caught your inaccuracies before) because that’s definitively not the way it happened. 2009-05-05 04:29:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64021/ 64021 We now hear the media talking about how the fortunes they made have affected the lives of Doc Gooden and Daryl Strawberry two great players who are loved by the Yankee fans because although we got them on the rebound they helped our team. Why would it be different with Arod? Granted he hasn’t descended into the abyss as these two former players have (and we wish them nothing but the best) for that he should be commended yet he’s the target of this witch hunt for that very same reason. He’s a nouveau riche a very rich nouveau riche screw the frigging guy he’s a minority for G.S.If this was Sheffield or T.O. do you think the media would get away with all the harassment Arod endures? 2009-05-05 04:27:02 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64019/ 64019 Don’t believe me? Just watch the games on YES when the Mariners used to be a thorn in our side and beat us in almost every series (sort of like the new Angels) and when I watched those games I realized how nimble and tall Arod looks because he was still skinny. This woman did a rush job and forgot to recheck her sources or NOBODY DID IT for her.If Arod looked stronger while with the Mariners compared to his HS years it was because the guy was eating better that occurs when you HAVE THE MONEY to BUY FOOD and therefore you are able to eat nutritious food in bigger quantities. And it he looked bigger in his Junior year compared to his sop****re year is due to something called development he went from puberty to a teenager that practiced at least three sports all year around (remember we’re talking about Dade county in Florida). You coming from the suburbs never saw those poor kids from inner cities practicing BKB (a sport Arod was great at) almost every waking hour. Have you seen how soon they turn into bigger and taller athletes almost overnight? It is as simple as that. 2009-05-05 04:16:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64018/ 64018 Roberts said Sunday. "You look at a player who by his own coach's account was unrecognizable his junior year because his body had changed so much. Scouts didn't recognize him. In his sop****re year he could barely bench press 100 pounds. By his junior year, he was bench pressing 300 pounds."DOUG MIENTKIEWICZ was a close friend and teammate of Arod in High school to the point that Arod still being poor and since he couldn’t afford decent clothing used to borrow DOUG’s shirts and pants and he used to eat at Doug’s home because times were not that plentiful at Arod's and by now Arod was a permanent fixture in Doug’s home (nothing unusual about that I saw the same thing happening when I was growing up) and DOUG FLATLY DENIED THAT CHARGE TOO. He says it’s a total fabrication, their HS coach DENIES Another FABRICATION. 2009-05-05 04:10:50 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64017/ 64017 Great players like Michael Young and Mark Teixeira who played with Arod side by side during that time, players who are supremely talented and intelligent and honest flatly denied it, IT NEVER HAPPENED. Teixeira the gifted player from Georgia Tech and Young the Pride of Southern California flatly DENIED it as did the then President of the Rangers. Our own Jeter who played the same position as Arod and who was a friend of Arod says “that’s the first time I heard about it.”All these great players and the Rangers President DENIED it and SHOT DOWN your THESIS as a TOTAL FABRICATION.I know you’re trying to back pedal but it’s too late you should not be allowed to get away with it not by us Fans. You went too far. 2009-05-05 04:09:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Regarding... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64016/ 64016 Regarding the charges about Arod pitch tipping to his buddies, NOT ONE PERSON THAT MATTERS has come forward and confirmed this allegation. In my mock analysis I explain how that came to be, just the naked intent to deceive the readers by willingly turning the term pitch calling into pitch tipping. It was all Roberts’ doing. There was no pitch tipping. 2009-05-05 04:06:18 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64015/ 64015 To me that adds nothing to what we fans already know about Arod we know he’s far from perfect but we think he’s just a kid from poor beginnings who through hard work, dedication and raw talent has gotten to where he is and being poor almost all his life that is until he signed with Seattle he has developed the type of personality that he has.Roberts tells us that all her sources of information had told her they can’t stand the guy yet former and current colleagues keep going on record saying that Arod is a great teammate who is kind to the rookies and sometimes take them under his arm. Does anybody remember how the great Yankee Clipper welcomed another great player . . . . . . . Mantle? 2009-05-05 04:03:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64014/ 64014 This doofus roberts and her handler set out to prove that Arod was a cheater, that he’s still cheating and that he’s a phony.They have not being able to prove Arod is still cheating (it’s all vivid imagination helped by some hallucinating but no solid proof. No test has been failed so far. His use of PED’s (Roberts conveniently calls them drugs in her piece of garbage) was evident once he failed that test in 2003 a fact that was never meant to be known and was never meant to be an actual valid test, this information landed on their lap with a special gift card from the honorable director of the SUX.As to Arod being phony a charge that has been made all the time by sports writers lead by Lupica (and I don’t mean to imply that Lupica was wrong or acted in bad faith I’m merely stating a fact) read the following:As to why she wrote the book, roberts said, "I think Alex is a complicated, fascinating personality and I thought he was a good book subject. And I think what I've done - if you read the book in full - it's not an excoriation. It's an explanation concerning just who is Alex Rodriguez as the greatest and richest player in the game." 2009-05-05 04:00:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/64013/ 64013 How do you guys think Lasorda or Earl Weaver would have reacted to this piece of garbage written by roberts and her handler? Do you think Girardi overreacted? Where do these guys in the media get off thinking they are judge and jurors over the lives of professional athletes? We know not everybody in the media is guilty but . . . . . . if the shoe fits . . . . . . . .Girardi is a very smart man and I’m pretty smart myself so stuff that baloney about Roberts exercising her first amendment right we know when it is that the country as a whole benefits from this constitutional amendment common sense tells you that don’t make it sound like you have to be rocket scientist to know that. Let’s just remember for a second that the judge in the Bonds case castigated the government for possible abuse of authority and for overreaching a charge the media itself is guilty of. 2009-05-05 03:57:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63996/ 63996 I was watching the Mets game and I have a message for Keith Hernandez; your definition of hydroplaning was balls dead on target. Your colleague got it wrong. I didn’t even have to check the dictionary. 2009-05-04 18:33:51 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63995/ 63995 WE need to be patient with all these new hands they won’t click in just a couple of outings we can’t let the media pull our chain. We know only two well how good they are at predicting outcomes or qualifying talent with them everything (with few exceptions) is a knee jerk reaction.Sooner or later trusting all the arms available to Girardi will pay off like it almost did last year until that fatidic day when we got Puge, one of the lowest days in my life as a fan and we almost did the same thing with Swisher this year. O.G.A.M. 2009-05-04 18:29:22 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63994/ 63994 The fans are beginning to boo, that was expected most of the fans now are not the regular ones the regular fans have problems affording the new prices (it is what it is) and the new ones expect more bang for the buck. So let’s get accustomed to the booing and stay focused at least you work in much better conditions than before and your offices (the club house) look more like a sultan’s palace, nothing to complain about.Let’s start righting this ship, we’re very much within striking distance and we should be thinking about what we’ll do when we catch these guys and pass them always think a step ahead.And there’s got to be a way to figure out all those rookies or unknown pitchers the teams throw at us because that’s what you should expect come the playoffs. BE PROACTIVE. 2009-05-04 18:21:36 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63992/ 63992 Alfredo Aceves has been recalled from triple A to join the team and sort of help the bullpen find its rhythm. Welcome back to the Bronx Alfredo, mi casa es tu casa.Could he be our new our new Ramiro Mendoza? Hey you never know. Cashman what took you so long? 2009-05-04 17:58:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63899/ 63899 He gives her the list of names that could verify Arod did roids as it was passed on to him and the rest is history.Arod admits he did roids and the Yanks are screwed or are they? A problem surfaces when she wants to do an article on the pitch calling that verducci told her about but he soothes her while saying "how about a book on this subject and others we can think of later on?""We need to keep these jerks on their toes," she thinks it’s a great idea and starts working around this new twist she’ll call pitch tipping what could be more disgraceful than betraying your own team causing them to lose games for the sake of inflating his stats? But the legal dept. tells them they could be subject to legal action and they agree that the story would be then around the fact that none of these actions made the Rangers lose games but it will still have the impact they hope it would, after all who the hell is going to make them reveal their sources? How do you like the First Amendment a$$holes? What are you going to do about it?Meantime in the AL Eastern Division the hated Yanks are not in last place as they should be despite some of the expensive acquisitions not responding well so far but the sux can’t spend additional money on new players so they have to hit the road sooner than expected and so the sale of their masterpiece is moved to Monday May fourth. 2009-05-04 02:18:36 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63898/ 63898 Canto Settimo e UltimoOnce the former reporter has made herself comfortable at SI she gets together with verducci to talk about some projects he has in mind the book on the Yankees by the way didn’t sell as they planned but didn’t do bad either so he tells her that he has come across some information that would make her mouth water and he tells her about having come in possession of a list of players who failed the dry run test on steroids the union and MLB had agreed on and he knows from a good source Arod and other notable players didn’t quite make it. He warns her that he didn’t entirely do something illegal but that’s also debatable. Would she be interested? She answers “who’s di&ck do I need to sw..” and he says I thought you might be interested. She says: who else do you have on that list and he replies you don’t need to know just concentrate on this a$$hole. 2009-05-04 02:12:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63897/ 63897 Canto SextoOne day while working at ESPN verducci comes across Hershiser and they start talking baseball and almost at the end the name Alex Rodriguez is mentioned verducci’s ears perked up when he hears Hershiser talk about the nerve this guy Arod has by doing in Texas what he calls pitch calling something he says almost got them to come to blows but left a bitter taste in his mouth and he no longer feels Arod is as great as he once thought.Verducci calls the reporter offers her a job and tells her about a piece he’s working on the Yankees with Torre because he didn’t like the way Torre was treated by the Yankees and although is going to be a light hitting piece they are hoping that Torre’s popularity will pay off and hordes of New Yorkers and fans across the nation will rush to the bookstores and buy the book. The reporter wants to know if Arod is one of the targets and verducci wouldn’t say but he neither would deny it and the reporter now turned SI writer answers “go get the bastard.” Verducci knows he has picked the right guy. 2009-05-04 02:07:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63896/ 63896 Canto QuintoThere is this pain in the a$$ reporter in the Times who is obsessed with Arod particularly with the fact that Arod declined to go to Foston and decided to play instead for the enemy but now she covers the area where this cheap arrogant jerk moves and she begins to get dirty detail after dirty detail about him because she knows in her heart she is going to demonize this so called best player in baseball “he treats me like if I’m a jerk or just another bimbo”, “I write for the frigging Times a$$hole," and soon she hooks up with a few guys who are not that crazy about Arod because with Arod making the money he’s making where are the Yankees going to find the money to resign some of these guys and at what price and the jerk thinks he’s still in Texas and behaves like a peaco&k while accumulating all these garbage runs and failing in the clutch just like every one of them but a much higher prices.So she gathers all this information and starts writing about this Afraud but nobody seems to care because it’s mostly light hitting shiit and she gets even more personal and digs all the garbage she is capable of and prints this article about everything garbage about Arod from being a teammate every Yankee player wants to strangle to the clumsy womanizer, the terrible in the clutch batter who thinks the whole world stops to watch when he’s at the plate to the slumlord he has become she feels so good about this piece of work that she’s thinking Pulitzer YET nobody cares about the frigging piece and her bosses are not happy with all the time she dedicated to this guy and she has come empty handed nobody read the frigging piece except this jerk Bruce and this guy from SI Verducci who actually told her it was one of the best investigative reports he has ever read and he might be in a position to help further her career. She hopes to save face soon enough so the Times can stuff this job she has no time to continue wasting here. 2009-05-04 02:02:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63895/ 63895 Canto Quarto.A few years later.Three lives will intertwine and will try to decide the fate of what Sports Illustrated has began calling “arguably the best Baseball player alive” that happened a few months before Theo would try to pry Arod away from Texas in a move that would see Manny being sent to Texas in exchange for Arod a move called by SI unprecedented in the annals of baseball akin to the steal of the Babe by the Yankees way back when. But the sux overestimated themselves and tried to get Arod to give 30 million away which he does only to be forced by his union to back pedal and void the deal but the fun didn’t end there and the Boss jumped and signed Arod and the rest if history or so we thought . . . . . 2009-05-04 01:59:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63894/ 63894 Canto TerzoFast forward to year 2003 Arlington, Texas where Arod has been told he not only owns the Rangers team but also every single human being in the Dallas/Fort Worth area something he actually believed.The team is playing terrible and Arod is not taking the fall he doesn’t get along with Butch or any of his coaches and he wants out of Texas and can no longer take the losing so when a new player starts catching for the Rangers he takes matters into his own hands and intervenes to try to help his pitchers win some games. He tells the catcher he’s going to help him call the pitches and every player that matters agrees since they believe it couldn’t get worse than it is but Arod true to his nature (while playing in Texas) does it without checking with the bulldog or Butch and gets in trouble for pitch calling and Arod wants Hershiser fired (he thought he was God in Texas when actually God doesn’t make that kind of money) but what happens is Arod gets traded out of Texas the following season and everybody in Texas and Arod seem to be happy and all is forgotten and back to play baseball. 2009-05-04 01:55:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63893/ 63893 Canto Secondo.Don’t mess with the dog.Back in 1988 Orel Hershiser was a great pitcher who despite some problems took his team on his shoulders and almost singlehandedly took them all the way to the WS and won it for them and in the process collected almost every single award was there to be won: CY Young, WS MVP you name it he got it.Hershiser was known at Dodgers stadium as someone who wouldn’t back down and would play hurt or on a shorter than usual rest for the good of his team ALL THIS IN A YEAR went first they were the underdogs against a heavily favorite METS team and later they were so much more considered the ultra underdogs against that powerful team full of what seemed at that time the who’s who of the Steroids baseball world still he went on and with his arm, his guts and his bat he beat the A’s (win a little help from Kirk Gibson). In essence he was the clutch pitcher, leader and batter that unforgettable 1988 season in other words all the things that Arod hasn’t ever been. 2009-05-04 01:50:54 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63892/ 63892 Let me play Sherlock for a second.LA SCHIVOSA COMMEDIACanto PrimoThere was this kid from Jersey who a long time ago grew up surrounded by brothers and other relatives who were into sports . . . . . rough sports. He was not the broad shoulders, powerful legs type and had to deal with his siblings taking shots at him for being the weakling in the family (his looks didn’t help either) but he persevered and went on to enjoy a life in sports merely reporting the facts but that sort of made him forget about all the teasing he suffered at the hand of his loved ones.A few years ago he overheard a colleague saying that some baseball players were into steroids and as a result of that they have developed some funny looking breasts so he approached one of those players and with great discretion asked this great player if it was true that he had a pair of those . . . . . . . the player's immediate answer? GTFOOH you anal cavity. That hurt the writer’s feelings and he swore he was going to get even one day. One thing is to take shiit from siblings at a time he couldn’t do anything about it another thing was to be told to bug off by this frigging guy who had high jacked the game he loved. 2009-05-04 01:37:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: The... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63838/ 63838 The L.A. Times columnist incorrectly stated that Yankee stadium is located where Manny used to live. For this guy’s information Manny used to live in Washington Heights in Manhattan. Yankee stadium is in the Bronx across the Harlem River . . . . . . . . a brief geography lesson for this Angeleno. 2009-05-03 06:40:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63837/ 63837 The Dodgers by the way are unbeaten at home and are currently in first place in their Division (tied with the Cardinals with the best record in baseball) even after they parted ways with a few pitchers and position players.Verducci would say the Dodgers are doing well ONLY because his buddy and co-conspirator Torre is managing the Dodgers but we Yankee fans know only too well that is just Manny being Manny. 2009-05-03 06:38:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63836/ 63836 Meantime back in MANNYWOOD.Surfing the Net we found the following in the L.A. TimesManny said the new Yankee Stadium, erected next to the old Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, was built on a former track and field site where he played as a teenager."I used to run there when I was about 14," he said. "It also had a little [baseball] field, and I used to go over there and practice."I had a bunch of friends and . . . we used to run and go hit after that," he said. "It's weird now when I look at the new stadium and think, 'Wow, I used to run there.' "I’m sure the Yankee fans would go: “Wow Manny used to play here when he was only 14” now we know why he always wanted to play for the Yankees but the stars were never properly aligned. 2009-05-03 06:37:12 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63827/ 63827 Verducci and Co. keep going at it . . . . . . . . trying to put pressure on MLB to discipline Arod. What for? For flying by private jet while they have to beg John Henry for a lift?MLB asked sister selena to help them in this would be investigation but she refused saying that this would represent a CONFLICT OF INTEREST. GTFOOH.YOU COULDN’T MAKE THIS SHIIT UP, EVEN IF YOU TRIED. 2009-05-03 01:48:26 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: According... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63826/ 63826 According to selena and verducci that collision between Jeter and Aybar was no accident. Jeter was just trying to make sure Aybar understood the signals they would be using to help each other inflate their stats in case the game got out of hand. 2009-05-03 01:47:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63825/ 63825 Teixeira is beginning to worry about not connecting with this swing more often and the boo birds not being able to find Arod on the field are beginning to serenade Tex accordingly.He says: “I’ve been reviewing video, looking at my swings, and my swings feel good. I've just got to swing at maybe a few better pitches and hope to get a few of those balls I hit hard to drop in."I think that might part of the problem Tex is hoping some of those balls would drop for hits. That would indicate to me he’s not swinging with authority or that he’s trying too hard and we know from past experience with our best hitters when they are down on their luck that this is not a good recipe to get out of the funk.Just clear the mind and stop thinking or worrying while the ball is about to be released instead just try to see the ball better and let it travel farther, don’t commit too early and then hit the ball the other way. The ball will start dropping in for hits or extra bases all you need to do is make contact let the pitcher do the work for you.Either way things will get better, we know that. 2009-05-03 01:45:12 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63822/ 63822 Hughes is up next and the media is already saying that this will be a referendum on Cashman since he let Santana go to the Mets in order to keep Hughes and Kennedy (they always forget to mention Melky). That’s non-sense what’s done is done, now we have Sabathia and Burnett and the season is still very young and we have a lot of games to play.Hughes should take the mound and concentrate on his game and trust his pitches don’t let anybody including your battery partner disrupt your concentration and try to keep your team in the game. The stuff and the poise you showed against Detroit was no accident . . . . . . . so relax and trust your stuff and be aggressive nobody is going to fault you for that. If you hit a rough spot call your catcher over, talk it over take your time and regain your composure those are tools at your disposal, forget about the cameras all that matters is that you’re doing your best to help your team.The Santana affair is over. That was then this is now.Guys let’s take it one game at a time. Eyes on the ball at all times, play safe and enjoy the game. 2009-05-03 01:16:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63821/ 63821 According to Damon "We definitely felt we should've helped out CC a bit more."The team seems to be a bit lethargic after having come from behind in the previous game against the Angels.We have lost only one game to them but it didn’t look nice since the losing pitcher was C.C. who’s still off to a slow start but feels confident about his chances and the team’s Jeter agrees with that assessment."It's kind of tough to win games when basically you have three hits going into the ninth inning," said the captain "We have to find ways to get it done.”We couldn’t agree more. 2009-05-03 01:14:24 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63754/ 63754 Get ready for your games and when that happens don’t try to do too much the team is getting better each day and the big guns C.C. and Tex are still silent but when they wake up we are going to have some team and it won’t matter who’s on our side or who is a foe: we’ll control our own destiny. Be kind to the rookies they held the fort while you were out and they are really something except for Albaladejo but Girardi seems to like him.Finally Tex is going to see some pitches and that can only be great. Let’s do it one game at a time. 2009-05-02 03:17:59 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63753/ 63753 Your teammates, even your new teammates, your manager, Cashman and the coaches they all have your back, Mattingly said a couple of months ago that enough was enough and I for once agree with him.I was going to continue to pest you for admitting to the roids but this new crap by girlie verducci and that invertebrate selena was too much to bear. Enough is enough screw the tabloids with a personal agenda you are a Yankee and we are behind you. We know who tries to be fair and who isn’t, we are not in frigging Cleveland or Pittsburgh. This is New York for G.S. 2009-05-02 03:15:49 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63752/ 63752 Leave all that garbage being thrown your way where it belongs in the garbage disposal your business is to concentrate on baseball and baseball only. Be polite but don’t let the media disrupt your thought process they are going to be in for blood but you don’t have to give it to them deflate their brusque manners.Don’t be like the big unit be more like Craig Nettles used to be nobody screwed around with Nettles yet he was respected sometimes feared people had no choice stop trying to please everybody you got your money . . . . . it’s yours and the only persons you have to be grateful to is Hank and the fans who are paying for it. And the fans are on your side . . . . . as long as you help our team that is . . . . . . . . but you are coming back from an operation and we’re not vultures the guys in the media are but they get to see the games for free we don’t and we pay for your salaries and that’s all you need to know. 2009-05-02 03:13:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Aroids... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63751/ 63751 Aroids continues to come along his recovery better than expected and sooner than expected and soon he’ll be taking his swings at the launch pad and will get acquainted with the new park and its idiosyncrasies and to catch up with the homerun leaders of course. The more he’s focused at the start (not by putting extra pressure on himself but merely by clearing the mind and be all business in every at bat) the better he’ll help the team. 2009-05-02 03:11:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63749/ 63749 Here is to the University of Maine at Presque Isle on their fine season which just ended.Good luck guys you are heroes in my book.Talk about the desire to compete!! 2009-05-01 23:49:31 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63748/ 63748 Aroids is about to come back the team is hitting well pitching will only get better and OH NO we technically have the third best record in the League.Says the Zen Master: we shall see. 2009-05-01 23:43:54 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Okay... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63747/ 63747 Okay Tex: time to raise your game we know you can do it. Trust yourself and don’t try to do too much the hits and the related rbi’s will happen. 2009-05-01 23:35:39 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: The... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63746/ 63746 The offense continues to play well headed by Cano, Pena (this guy keeps getting better by the minute, a thinking rookie) Melky, Damon, Matsui and Posada this time. We are hoping Swisher recovers soon he needs to take care of that elbow otherwise we’ll be taking a few steps back. 2009-05-01 23:34:16 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Melancon... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63745/ 63745 Melancon came to relieve Pettitte and didn’t think too much before throwing a beach ball over the plate that make the Angels very happy but when Howard slid at home plate on a throw from the OF Melancon was all over Howard in a display of athleticism and guts that was great to see: excellent reflexes and cojones he could have hurt himself but he never thought twice about rushing to the plate and challenge Howard inertia got him too far past the plate but he tried oh man he tried and that was good to see specially when in the end we won thanks to a team effort that ended with a Posada well placed hit.It was a great come from behind win and we haven’t had one of those too recently or too often and that will always be a good sign. In this game we scored early and then we came from behind when we had to. It doesn’t get any better. 2009-05-01 23:32:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63744/ 63744 Posada on the other hand had a great day both at the plate and behind it (fair is fair) last night he couldn’t do no wrong, neither Pena, Cano nor Melki those guys’ game was on.Behind the plate Posada was very alert making sure nobody was threading on Pettitte specially when Aybar reached third base and he kept eyeballing Aybar all the time . . . . . . . WAY TO GO JORGE that’s how it’s done. 2009-05-01 23:30:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63743/ 63743 Pettitte got overly anxious and confused and stubborn when he found the bases loaded and Aybar at third base and Abreu at the plate. He got into that situation when he completely overlooked the overall picture and his sole obsession became Aybar at third.He practically lost the game right there despite the fact that pn a previous inning in a similar situation a very visibly concerned Girardi visited the mound during and told Pettitte in no uncertain terms to cut the crap and concentrate on the batter at the plate. I was thinking if Andy loses this game and we don’t make it to the playoffs by a single game it’s going to be hard to defend this thoughtless act.The least Andy should have done while at the same time being aware of the runner at third was to consider the fact that his teammates were under heavy downpour and ANY pitcher would have traded a run of two for the third out. That was the last thing on his mind let’s hope he’s still willing to learn new tricks what he did was unacceptable. Girardi by the bay seemed to age a few years during those minutes. 2009-05-01 23:23:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63742/ 63742 Andy Pettitte got up this morning and promised himself he was going to lose this game to the Angels regardless; Posada on the other hand got up and said we are going to win this game even if we have to grind the whole way.Posada was right and Pettitte almost threw away a game that rightfully belonged in the Yankees W column. 2009-05-01 23:21:11 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Verducci... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63705/ 63705 Verducci should resign his position at SI . . . . . . . . he’s bringing shame, despite those markers he continues to cash from his colleagues in the media, to Sports Illustrated AND HIS PROFESSION with his blind ultra loyalty to the Sux . . . . . . . now this is a sux that really su&cs . . . . . . . Literally. 2009-05-01 15:20:38 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63704/ 63704 Who are we going to believe Teixeira who is easily one of the players with the most integrity in the game or selena? Who has steadily refused to provide the names (she or her handler verducci) of the remaining 103 player who failed that roids test which was supposed to be a confidential run to determine the need for establishing mandatory tests in MLB . . . . . . . . . . . that’s all it was just an innocent run and Mitchell , Verducci and Roberts turned it into a vast conspiracy to cheat and now they want Bud Sellig to give his stamp of approval to this sham? Sellig is not stupid he went out of his way to ensure the stars including Canseco, Sosa and McGwire had no problems trying to test the boundaries of their bodies to fill the stadiums and now the new BUD . . . . . . . . . . he’s fighting the use of PED’s with all his might. So which BUD’s for you?Verducci may have overestimated himself . . . . . . . . . Sellig might be stupid BUT HE”S NOT THAT STUPID. 2009-05-01 15:17:08 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I’m... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63703/ 63703 I’m glad she’s wasting SI’s time and not working for the WHO trying to contain the swine flu, then the planet would be in deep shiit!!!!!! 2009-05-01 15:13:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63702/ 63702 These players must have been extremely intelligent since it would take a rocket scientist to follow these signs which would require a great deal of intelligence and eye to hand coordination and we know Aroids is not that intelligent (sorry Aroids but I’m trying to be fair here) and yet one of the most intelligent players in the game hands down spent a few years with Aroids at that time in Texas: Mark Teixeira and HE DOESN’T REMEMBER ANYTHING of the sort and he was also a teammate with access to the players’ gossip and still he doesn’t remember hearing or seeing anything. And frigging selena has said that experts might not even be able to judge from watching the game tapes (which means she tried and couldn’t get her brain to click and add two and two) but she says “those who were there (and spoke to her on condition of anonymity I’m sure) and saw what was happening knew something was happening BECAUSE it happened over a long time (2 to 3 years)????It happened over a long time yet she wasn’t able to clearly establish the patterns she faithfully searched while she knew what she was looking for. 2009-05-01 15:10:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63701/ 63701 Selena found some players “who remember now but they couldn’t quite explain what they saw but it was highly unusual to the point that it caught their attention” “other players might not have know because it was highly sensitive information and the domain of the chosen few (I guess one or two in every team) which would involve some of the best and the brightest SS in baseball but Aroids remain the sole instigator and cheater and if I follow selena twisted reasoning that would involve interleague games too.Yet no former player nor executive in the Rangers team and I’m sure in the Yankees team as well remembers anything. 2009-05-01 15:08:16 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63700/ 63700 Wait . . . . . . . . Aroids won an MVP while with the Rangers so that might be true BUT then how do you explain the other MVP he won with the Yankees? He was no longer playing the QB equivalent position in the team . . . . . . . . that fell on Jeter. Was Jeter also in the conspiracy to inflate stats? DID Jeter pass that information in nanoseconds to Aroids who in term signaled that information to his friendly opponents to help each other all done from the confines of third base now? Quoting verducci again: “If that information was true.”What kind of shiit is that? 2009-05-01 15:06:02 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Verducci... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63698/ 63698 Verducci ends up his article with the expression “if the charges are true” which I believe is a Freudian slip because he knows selena is just overreaching with this “most of the team didn’t know” “the former Rangers I spoke to whose names I can’t reveal say they saw something out of the ordinary” “Rodriguez would made these gestures that normally people wouldn’t associate with cheating but actually he was tipping the pitches to his opponents” SAYS WHO? Oh I get it “those whose names I can’t reveal” SURE whatever you say selena you have a monopoly on the truth” and who gave you that right? Oh I get it verducci the same guy who gave you that job at SI so you could come and do that hatchet job on Alex and Alex only as a quid pro quo to obtain said job. You could have done the same piece while at the NY Times but you knew you were going to be double checked and triple checked so you decided to join verducci who’s standards run more along the lines of his friends John Henry and Theo who connected him with Mitchell who let’s not forget was still a Director of the Sux while performing the quasi investigation on the use of Roids by MLB players but only found Yankee players in his vast and expensive research. 2009-05-01 15:01:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Verducci... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63697/ 63697 Verducci soils whatever credibility Sports Illustrated still has but it’s obvious now that the magazine that used to be the bible for all of us fans has turned (with the help from verducci) into the pulpit where this shameless guy can now manipulate the fate of MLB and it won’t stop until he provides the list of all those remaining players and I think Congress should get involved and demand that this guy produce such list; players whose rights were already violated by Mitchell and continue to be violated by verducci and sister selena. 2009-05-01 14:59:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63696/ 63696 Due to an oversight in the understanding of how to protect their players the players union screwed up and the end result was that Mitchell found a way to harm the Yankees while pretending to investigate every MLB player and later with the complicity of verducci who managed to pry selena away from the NY Times and used her for the sequence to his modern witch hunt of Yankee players.I guess having tasted a championship these members of the frigging nation will now do whatever necessary (it’s called cheating) to keep their team in the run for as long as possible or should we call it . . . . . . in the words of verducci? “A corruption of honest competition.”The exact same flaws they claim to have found in Aroids. 2009-05-01 14:57:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Verducci... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63695/ 63695 Verducci and selena’s acts were shameful in the sense that they were the sole judge and juries that led to the rest of tabloids to come after Aroids and not the rest of the 103 players who failed their Roids tests a test that was supposed to be a dry run with no implications for the players involved who could have easily refused to go along but decided to cooperate with MLB because they were duped by their own Union and by MLB itself.Does that sound like intent to deceive? Do you agree to be tested "just for the hell of it" no one will know the results because they will remain confidential no actual names will be used and if someone fails the test the results will be used as an statistical tool only, no more no less. What do you say? Sure . . . . cool.Well you can picture the whole scene as it played out.Far from: "our investigators worked for three years 24/7 never went home to their families because they took this investigations so seriouly because time was of the essence due to the mandate given to us by the Commissioner of Baseball to unearth this diabolic conspiracy etc, etc, etc.. The biggest cosnpirator and user Canseco was telling the world "I did it I used roids and it felt good and it is so okay to do it." 2009-05-01 14:54:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Verducci... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63694/ 63694 Verducci has no shame it was his knowledge of the names (provided to him by the honorable senator Mitchell in the name of due diligence) he passed on to another shameless character frigging selena that led to the famous investigation (in record time since selena in all the years she was after Aroids not for the sake of the game but due to a personal vendetta she could never dig out of her own [I think that’s also called due diligence]) that prompted Aroids to admit he did ROIDS. 2009-05-01 14:53:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63693/ 63693 Listen to what Verducci had to say about Aroids latest story:The account in the book, written by Sports Illustrated Selena Roberts, is so detailed and -- as described -- is so harmful to the integrity of the game that Selig may need to do the interrogating himself. When you go to a baseball game, you need to be absolutely certain that the competition you are paying to see is legitimate and honest -- no matter what the score. That Rodriguez would conspire with friendly opponents for the sake of their own batting statistics is a corruption of honest competition, which has to be the bedrock of baseball.If the charges are true, Selig will have no choice but to level disciplinary action against Rodriguez. And, worse, Rodriguez, having already repeatedly disgraced himself before fans and the media, will have shamed himself before the people of his own profession.The key words here are “would conspire” and “IF . . . . . . . . the charges are true” 2009-05-01 14:48:26 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63648/ 63648 Could you believe the gall?This jerk is in frigging Chicago managing a team in Chicago and he can’t fathom that Swisher may have an opinion (and the right to express it, not because he dislikes someone else but because HE’S HAPPY HERE IN NY) as to who’s the manager he ever liked the most? Here in America one of our most admired baseball players cannot exercise his right to free speech because of FRIGGING OZZIE????? Give us a break you jerk. 2009-05-01 01:10:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63647/ 63647 I’m saying this because Ozzie took exception to a statement by Swisher, who is nothing but a great player and fun guy, who said that Girardi is the best manager he ever played for and Ozzie went on to insult Swisher solely for that reason.Hold it right there you beatch. You were a great player but you are a terrible manager and you have messed with great players in the past one that comes to mind is Magglio Ordonez who you publicly threatened with bodily harm a few years ago at that time we all said “this guy has some cojones” but you knew what you were talking about because Ordonez is Venezuelan and you knew you had Chavez in your pocket and you know how much Chavez cares about the life of any of his citizens but that was then this is now and this is America and still is a free country and if Swisher decides to state you’re an a$$hole that’s what you are in our view. 2009-05-01 01:05:08 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Before... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63646/ 63646 Before we fully concentrate on baseball I want to dedicate a couple of comments to Ozzie the guy who made points with Chavez and Fidel (via Chavez) when he brought to his master in Caracas the WS trophy won by his team in Chicago. BTW this guy just became a U.S. citizen and if I’m not mistaken he swore under oath he had never associated himself with members of the communist party here or anywhere else. What do you call then Chavez or any of his assistants? 2009-05-01 01:02:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Aroids... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63645/ 63645 Aroids should now focus on baseball and not give too many explanations to the media after all he’s getting paid a ton of money to do just that and the only persons who may complain about it are the Steinbrenners and until we hear any of them saying anything to that effect we Yankee fans we’ll stick to baseball. 2009-05-01 01:01:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63644/ 63644 Do you want to talk about the use of PED’s show us that Pedroia whose body has always defied the laws of physics and his rage as well as the rage shown by Youk, Beckett, Penny, Coco, Tavares, Arroyo, Pedro which seemed to be very symptomatic has nothing to do with the use of PED’s. Plenty of chances for selena do perform her due diligence as she claims she did with Aroids.Until that happens and we know is never going to happen or when MLB puts a HGH reliable test in place we’ll take it for what it is: plain garbage directed towards a not so randomly chosen Yankee player. 2009-05-01 00:59:51 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63643/ 63643 In my view we already had our fill of frigging selena and Aroids use of PED’s. We have already stated that unless frigging selena and her sister Verducci provide us with the names of the remaining 103 guilty players (found guilty by the media that is) we don’t give a care about whether Aroids has **** or not that’s fodder for the freaks who surf the net for that kind of stuff.If you want to show us Alex **** also show us the ones sported by Beckett, Millar, Varitek, Lowell, Matsuzaka, Penny, Drew, Papelbon and other sux and non-sux players and pitchers. Until that happens screw you and selena too. 2009-05-01 00:58:02 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Now... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63642/ 63642 Now the selena book excerpts are beginning to hit the tabloids and my question is: other than the frigging sux and their tabloid lovers who cares? 2009-05-01 00:56:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63641/ 63641 With two strikes on Teixeira continues to see nothing but garbage just like when Aroids is on the team he sees nothing but breaking balls or fastballs away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . things should improve once Aroids is back.With the exception of Tex, Berroa and Gardner the offense is doing okay everybody is steadily contributing and now is the time to gain on the division leaders. 2009-05-01 00:55:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63640/ 63640 I’m not buying that story about something being wrong with Burnett he simply can’t pitch to Posada for the limitations that Posada is known for and other fine pitchers have also stayed away from him in the past.But if Girardi wants to act politically correct and do nothing about it then his a$$ should be on the line if things go bad in the future with what until a couple of games ago was our most reliable ACE.Dou you think Posada cares? This guy has only cared about his playing time first because he had a contract to renegotiate and now because he thinks he’ll play until he’s 49. 2009-05-01 00:50:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63639/ 63639 The team is staying focused and the wins will continue to happen. Last night it was Melky who took care of the win helped by the rest of the offense including Pena who continues to show he’s doing his best to be counted on as part of the main roster, if this guy starts hitting better or continues to steadily improve at the plate he’ll be really something to watch . . . . . . . . he flashes leather with the best and he doesn’t panic easily.Coke threw pretty well he seems to sense that something good is about to happen, we’ll stayed tuned. We need Coke, Melancon and Robertson to come to the team’s rescue. 2009-05-01 00:49:33 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63638/ 63638 We were treated to another well executed game by the offense with Swisher delivering another awesome performance both at the plate and on defense and Joba who started shaky (Joba admits that much although the tabloids are saying that Joba’s performance was peerless from the first pitch on) got rid of the butterflies and began throwing with great ease right after he fanned Cabrera to stay alive. The team had his back and deliver another string of hits were they put the ball in play almost with total abandon and you could tell how the Yanks were doing by watching Leyland’s reaction (no poker face here), Matsui had a great night. Again Teixeira wasn’t apparently affective and I say that because I’m thinking: “this guy is about to explode and Aroids is almost back in the lineup which makes me feel PRETTY good about our future chances."Let’s not forget Pena; he's really something on defense and he’s beginning to feel more comfortable at the plate, this is a thinking rookie with great potential.My only question is: Why is Albaladejo still here? He should be taping commercials for Taco Bell or Burger King but NOT coming out of our bullpen to make our nights even more miserable. We have plenty of guys who can do a great job in both AA and AAA ball and Albaladejo is NOT one of them. He acts like if he doesn’t care whether he’s ahead or behind in the count or the score BECAUSE he actually doesn’t care.Please don’t tell me this is our long reliever. 2009-05-01 00:47:07 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> TheRipper007: [[QUOTE: This game felt good. Let’s take it... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63596/ 63596 It's not going to turn around. That feeling you have is you "Yankeeing" your little Yankee. The Yankees Suck and their fans swallow!!!!! LOSERS!!!! 2009-04-30 15:50:17 TheRipper007 <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63383/ 63383 Honorable mention goes to Pena, Molina, and Melki and truly to the rest of the team. You should all be proud. I noticed Teixeira went 0 fer but just like when you play Blackjack at the casino and everybody plays the right way at the table most of the group win and that’s what happened the end result was a much needed victory on a night when the whole team seemed to be focused and acted relaxed and professional.Thanks guys. 2009-04-29 00:11:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63382/ 63382 This game felt good. Let’s take it for what it was a win vintage Hughes together with a professional team performance on the offensive side.Why do I get the feeling this win will turn things around for all the right reasons? 2009-04-29 00:08:55 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: The... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63381/ 63381 The offense on the other hand was doing their due diligence with one exception because even Melki was dead serious about making Jackson work hard and Cano decided at one time to lock horns with Jackson and the results were productive when Jackson seemed to be a bit dumbfounded about not being able to bend Cano’s will . . . . . . . that was a sequence that Cano should look at in the future for further study the end result is that the team chased Jackson who was very effective all night and they got to their bullpen (who’s not shabby either) and in one at bat where Posada hit a harmless fly ball but kept running to first base (that action in itself for those of us who love this game was beautiful to watch) and the Detroit fielder dropped the ball the game was won . . . . . just like that . . . . if Posada would have broken for the dugout due to the apparent fly out like some stars from across town or even Manny at times does that would have been it, nothing would have happened but he kept on going and the end result as we now know is 10 runs were scored and Hughes emerged victorious on a night he made a great performance look not only easy but like an everyday happenstance. 2009-04-29 00:03:39 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Hughes... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63380/ 63380 Hughes last night spotted a beautiful curveball that would have made Mussina proud and a great cut fastball and the times that both pitches didn’t do what they were meant to he didn’t panic he just kept going at it and that’s a sign of maturity and a sign that one trusts his abilities. That part made Dave Cone grow excited and we were even more excited to listen to what Cone had to say because our own eyes were conveying the exact same thing. 2009-04-29 00:01:07 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63379/ 63379 These are the same experts who put pressure on the Yankees even before the season started who wanted the Yanks to trade Swisher after Girardi declared that Nady was his starting right fielder where would we be if Cashman would have followed the tabloids pearls of wisdom?In deeper shiit that’s for sure. 2009-04-28 23:57:26 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Now... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63378/ 63378 Now the media will start their idiotic rant about sending Joba back to the bullpen . . . . . . the Yankees should not even go there and they should protect both Joba and Hughes from the pervasive actions of the NY media which don’t help our team. Let’s continue to play as we are, as the team continues to right itself and then we’ll see what we’ll see. 2009-04-28 23:56:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63377/ 63377 The Tigers hurler was awesome and our team responded by acting in a very disciplined way at the plate with the exception of Cano who’s interested in his stats only. It that works . . . . . . more power to him.Hughes didn’t look like a pitcher that had finally made that leap to the mayors . . . no . . . . . no . . . he acted like a seasoned premier major league pitcher PERIOD. He stood toe to toe with Jackson the fine Detroit starter and never panicked he kept his composure and went to work with a calm demeanor a seasoned Stud. I think the team is almost whole now and the “almost’ part doesn’t apply to Hughes this stud belongs in here make no mistake about it. It took more than four years for Santana to be “discovered” by his own team . . . . Don’t forget that. 2009-04-28 23:52:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: This... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63376/ 63376 This was a very good WIN for all the right reasons . . . . . . A GEM. 2009-04-28 23:49:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63329/ 63329 We’re hoping that Hughes this time around knows what he can do and focuses at game time having learned how to trust his stuff. So many scouts were bedazzled by Hughes some time ago. They couldn’t all be wrong.Hopefully if Posada is the one who catches him will not panic if men get on base, go easy on the guy stop that non-sense with the crazy nervous signals the most important part of a battery is trusting each other and that includes COMMUNICATIONS and in this case clearly well defined signals. It’s not rocket science it’s just baseball and the key is execution. Hughes has been for a few years a top Yankee prospect, let’s give him a hand now catching him well and scoring runs for him. That’s not too much to ask and the results could be very rewarding. 2009-04-28 11:06:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63304/ 63304 First game in Detroit went to the Tigers and but I’m sure for every game that Sabathia loses in the early part of the season he will win two during the rest of the season I truly believe that and if Girardi and Sabathia say he threw better last night I believe that too. That game belonged to Verlander who won it in good fashion.Plenty of time to recuperate the games lost and to get close to the League leaders . . . . . . . . slowly but surely, one game at a time. 2009-04-27 23:36:21 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63303/ 63303 Most writers think Cano is in a breakaway year I think he’s an idiot. Either approach has to be a collective effort and one based on a set strategy and not because one idiot has decided to break ranks with the team to improve his stats at the teams expense.When Cano came to the plate in Foston with the bases juiced and he swung at the first pitch he ran into a classic double play when the game was on the line he failed and that was no coincidence the Foston pitchers were allowing Cano to do his act as long as they had the rest of the team under control and they did but Long couldn’t help his players because he was enjoying the game as a mere spectator. Teixeira could have done the same but he’s got brains and understands the game well that’s why he’s an Iconic player and the other one never will be. 2009-04-27 23:33:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63302/ 63302 Cano is a different story he is screwing his teammates because all his teammates are being disciplined at the plate and the opposing pitchers are handcuffing the Yankees with first pitch strikes except Cano who is taking advantage of this fact to improve his stats. Any batter could do that but he’s the only player selfish enough to screw the team’s strategy and that’s is beginning to affect Swisher a well know disciplined batter and the rest of the team.Why doesn’t everybody do what Cano is doing and let’s see if the team as a whole starts castigating the opposition with extra-bases, singles and homeruns? Because most teams with losing records have employed that strategy for years. 2009-04-27 23:25:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63301/ 63301 Verlander had a plan as every pitcher should and he executed to perfection he knew the Yankees are trying to be disciplined at the plate and he shamelessly took advantage of it just like he did a couple of years ago when the Tigers faced and eliminated the Yankees in the ALDS Leyland heard about the Yankees discipline at the plate and he ordered every pitcher even those who bathe in Pine Tar (a registered trade mark of Kenny Rogers) to throw strikes starting with the first pitch and Torre and Mattingly could never react in time to avert the elimination.Sort of what happened last night Verlander again went to throw first pitch strikes and Kevin Long and the batters could never adjust except Cano but for different reasons. 2009-04-27 23:24:29 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63300/ 63300 The Yankee organization has made a huge investment in the recent stars we signed and that’s not a short term investment although everybody keeps saying “the Yankees have to win now” Yeah if Aroids, Nady and Wang were one hundred thousand percent healthy that would be expected of the team BUT that’s not the case and all the media is doing by putting pressure on Girardi and Cashman is to burn some young arms in the bullpen and ruin some careers and we may never know if they could have helped the sport as a whole or the Yankees in particular if we were somewhat more patient with them. Why do the sux seem to have better results with their young arms? Because they don’t give two shiits about the media and that’s a fact neither does Varitek that’s why he’s a valuable member of the Sox.Many NY writers kept saying during the offseason that the Sux would be better off without Varitek I thought at that time that was an idiotic thing to say. Do you still think the Sux would be better off without Varitek? LMAO. 2009-04-27 23:16:07 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63299/ 63299 Some quasi-psychologists in the media have already started their yearly pilgrimage to Bellevue predicting what the Yanks will and won’t do based on the mental pressure they are under. Spare us the flimsy details. I know more about parallel universes than you do about Psychology which in both cases is next to nothing.Nobody is urging Aroids to hurry up and play well for a few weeks and then shorten his career. He knows well he has to really pay attention to those aspects of his recovery; he clearly said to Girardi and the media he’s taking one day at a time and that’s English for “He’s not going to rush and then suffer REGARDLESS” which is the wise thing to do in this case. 2009-04-27 23:13:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63261/ 63261 Contrary to the new Yankee stadium superb clean lines the softball field is not ostentatious but you get to see scholar athletes (some of the best 40 in the country coming to study and play at Hofstra and LIU from faraway places like California, Arizona, Florida, Oregon, State of Washington and sometimes Canada in order to compete with the best come NCAA tournament time.Polish your soul and attend this game . . . . . . . is free . . . . . . it lasts 7 innings . . . . . . . . . . and afterwards you can enjoy a nice meal or snack nearby. The field is accessible by car or subway. 2009-04-27 15:00:54 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: You’ve seen the... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63260/ 63260 You’ve seen the finals on TV (ESPN) taking place in Oklahoma City!The tournament is called Women’s College World Series and that’s where you had the chance to watch the great ones like Cat Osterman, Monica Abbot, Jessica Mendoza, Caitlin Lowe, Alicia Hollowell and other players and pitchers who are far better players that the prima-donnas we see in MLB. 2009-04-27 14:57:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63259/ 63259 The LIU Blackbirds (Black and off white uniform) are currently 17-1 in their conference and Hofstra Pride (gold white and royal blue uniform) is 14-3 in their own conference which are important stats since they will play in their own conferences tournaments to determine the champion who will automatically participate in the coming NCAA softball tournament in May. 2009-04-27 14:56:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63256/ 63256 On a different note for those interested in attending a jewel of a game between two Northeast powerhouses which usually give a good account of themselves come the NCAA Division I Softball tournament (that’s fast pitch softball for the uninitiated) do yourselves a favor and go to the Long Island University Softball field located in the Long Island University Campus in downtown Brooklyn tomorrow Tuesday April 28 at 6: PM and you’ll get to see two wonderful representatives of the NY area collegiate Softball going at each other in a intra conference game and leaving it all on the field (that’s the way these two teams play day in and day out, year after year).Fast softball at its best. These two teams are perennial participants in the annual NCAA tournament something that some regional and even national powerhouses across the nation with the exception of some of the PAC 10 and SEC teams can’t claim. These two teams are at par with UMASS and Boston College who happen to be (sometimes) better known in collegiate circles although both LIU and Hofstra coaches might disagree with that. 2009-04-27 14:50:54 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63249/ 63249 So for a team who justly or unjustly had been accused of choking the last couple of years to the point that one well known writer questioned the players manhood (Wallace Matthews of all people came to the team’s defense questioning the writer’s own manhood in kind that was Wallace day in the sun but the muts soon forgot) and since then every time the team is about to start a season they are reminded of those seasons when they choke at the end. I think time has passed for that kind of crap to be written BUT now you have in your roster the last player you want to have if you’re trying hard to clean your image and not be called chokers anymore.The snake will invariably self destroy and when that happens he’ll take the team down with him, there are no two ways about it and it’s not going to be pretty. What were Minaya and Manuel thinking about? Manuel said he played for me before so what? He played for Leyland and loved Leyland to death and that made no difference. The snake is what it is a snake most and foremost. Good luck guys, you deserve better. 2009-04-27 13:08:21 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Now... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63248/ 63248 Now he was back in town and it was his: “dream come true playing for the Mets in NY”, something his uncle Doc Gooden had preached to him about. It brought tears to my eyes if not for the fact that he gave us the same bullshiit when he joined the Yankees having engineered his own contract with the Boss the same agreement he pooh-poohed when he was working on his own opt out. 2009-04-27 13:05:36 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63247/ 63247 That’s how he engineered his trade to Detroit were his former Manager was waiting for him with open arms . . . . . see he was going to a team that was rebuilding in a grand way signing players until they had a dream team of a roster and they were declared a sure team to win it all.And they almost did but when it counted the snake didn’t help and started making trouble for his team (not his fault by then we knew it was part of his DNA) so much so that the same manager who gave Puge Rodriguez a push out of the team did the same thing with another disciple fallen out of grace and IT landed on the Mets lap who by now had forgotten how much the snake had despised and spurned them prior to his trip to Detroit. 2009-04-27 13:03:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63246/ 63246 We had the sux against the historic wall up 3-0 in 2004 and were going in for the kill and they had nothing left, they were content to have all ended not soon enough when this bastard opened his mouth and disrespected the sux team by stating “they are a bunch of jokers who don’t even deserve to be in the same field with the Yankees” that was all the Sux were going to need they regrouped and led by Francona who reminded them every 2 minutes about what snake Sheffield had said went on to erase the would be 2004 champions.The media went on to blame Aroids but they were careful to show his stats starting on the fifth game of that series, The truth is until that 3rd game Aroids had had a brilliant season and post season and all that was forgotten because of this bastard who went on to say he got Aroids back (BUT NOT WHEN IT MATTERED). Aroids unjustly took the blame and that’s when I became one of his most ardent backers. 2009-04-27 12:57:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63245/ 63245 They may come back from all these problems but in their haste they complicated matters for them in a way they should have known better had they done their due diligence. They brought a cancer and the swine flu to their club all in one package. Remember how the muts used to make fun of us for the 2004 debacle in Foston? When the sux came back from a 0-3 deficit and erased the choked Yankees lead by Mo and Aroids? Guess who was the architect of that CHOKE?Exactly: the same ingrate and certified bastard you brought to terrorize opposing pitchers none other than Gary the snake/snitch Sheffield. 2009-04-27 12:54:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63244/ 63244 I’m kind of surprised at the predicament the Mets are in. I completely forgot about the team in Flushing and I don’t mean any disrespect by that because I had them making the playoffs this year and I was high on Perez to have a good year, that shows you how much I know about baseball MLB to be exact. I read about the bullpen additions and the fact that the Mets got Santana country man at a huge discount to close for them and then they got a hell of a setup man and signed Ollie and I thought: “these guys are ready to rock.” 2009-04-27 12:52:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: A... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63184/ 63184 A very valiant effort by Damon trying to stop that fly ball from becoming a double I think the wind sent him flying the wrong way the same that was knocked out of his lungs . . . . . . . brave effort nevertheless. 2009-04-27 03:15:08 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63183/ 63183 According to Cash those rumors about Aroids sending urgent text messages to him to do nothing about the jet stream until he gets in at least a few whacks himself are not true.Poor Aroids there is this field of dreams in the Bronx and he’s going to arrive late due to that hip that was overworked by his rough over the hill ladyfriend. There is always the next time they open a new stadium. Tough year to go for that MVP some guys are already putting some distance between themselves and Aroids and the launch pad is going to get fixed soon. Well sometimes you can’t have everything. 2009-04-27 03:10:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63182/ 63182 Good God all this talk about the Yankees secret weapon: Gardner he was going to terrorize the Foston pitchers running the bases stealing them at will but he and Girardi forgot the golden rule: he has to get on base FIRST meantime the Sux are still running on the Yanks even as we speak. Someone’s been selling us a bill of goods. The speedy weak arm CF can’t hit for shiit so what good is he? He needs to go to bed with a bat over his shoulders to remind him of the golden rule.I need to have my eyes checked because I didn’t see the D.R. brothers high fiving each other during that sweep. 2009-04-27 03:07:50 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: And... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63181/ 63181 And until the team starts mending its ways please spare us the talk about this team being “very special.” Special teams win games by whatever means not lose them in bunches. 2009-04-26 22:22:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Those... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63180/ 63180 Those announcers at ESPN said something very true: The Sux relievers looked very fresh whereas the Yanks relievers looked very tired.The Yankee organization should look into that. 2009-04-26 22:20:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63178/ 63178 Does it look awful being swept by the Sux? You bet but it’s not the end of the world (not yet by a long shot) provided that players like Joba, Posada, Swisher, Teixeira, Jeter, Marte, Veras and MO learn from their mistakes and Girardi too and provided the team starts wining the games they are supposed to win together with the games they need to win then we can all look back at this frigging series and laugh about it.But until that happens EXECUTE, eyes on the ball at all times and enjoy the frigging game something you haven’t done lately. 2009-04-26 22:03:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: It’s... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63177/ 63177 It’s like saying why would Jeter or Teixeira or Swisher try to bunt with no outs and men of first or first and second when these guys get paid to hit the ball safely when needed (something we hear all the time from that idiot Michael Kay on YES). If that’s correct where are those timely hits when we need them? Can you experts care to elaborate on that? 2009-04-26 21:55:54 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63176/ 63176 Girardi keeps saying that the season is its infancy and he’s right my question is IF that is true why does he manage the team in such panicky manner confusing the hell out of the young hands in the bullpen and ruining a few careers in the process? Go learn your craft somewhere else man and take you frigging YES show with you.We true Yankee fans can be very patient but we also know when someone is taking us for a ride. 2009-04-26 21:53:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63174/ 63174 Is Girardi continuing to push the wrong buttons? You bet. One of my questions is IF Kennedy and Hughes didn’t produce the expected results why do we still have Dave Eiland as pitching coach? Masochism looks like the most logical answer.We fall in love with aging players and coaches . . . . . . . . The Sux don’t. Who’s the team who’s won two WS titles since 2004? Not us. Coincidence? Think again. 2009-04-26 21:49:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63173/ 63173 Did I start attacking this guy when some of the players in the team went down? No. I have been calling attention to this guy’s selfishness and panicky ways since 2005 around the same time I wrote it was time to part ways with Mo and try to get someone young and lights out like Brad Lidge but a ton of “experts” attacked me saying that Lidge never did anything for the Astros.Guess who saved the last WS for the Phillies? 2009-04-26 21:47:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63172/ 63172 Some of you might say: hey give the guy a break he’s trying hard. I would agree with if not for the fact that whenever this guy puts two decent games together he goes crying to his friends in the media demanding more playing time. WHY? WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR US SINCE 2001?Some of you might say that’s cold and I would agree with except for the fact that he was trying to milk the Yankees dry when he threatened to sign with the Mets or the Dodgers or ANY TEAM including the SUX, he demanded a ton of respect in small denominations and he even said that we wouldn’t return to the team IF Torre was let go. Does that sound like VARITEK (I used to hate VARITEK for being so anti-Yankee but actually he was just being ultra loyal to his uniform)? Hardly. 2009-04-26 21:45:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: This... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63171/ 63171 This is a guy whose team is going through a terrible period yet he has the presence of mind to ask for the ball used when he passed Yogi in the number of doubles hit by a Yankee catcher. After the game he insists that he doesn’t even belong in Yogi’s stage, something I agree with, but then why ask for the ball when your team stinks? The media however overlooked that fact while still calling Aroids disingenuous every chance they get. 2009-04-26 21:42:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63170/ 63170 Tale of two catchers.Posada says he told Pettitte to keep an eye on Elsbury yet he didn't even glance at him when the guy took off from third base that with a lefty batter at the plate.The rookies from Foston come in to pitch against the Yankees and handcuffed our players without even working up a sweat on the other hand our young relievers came and gave the store away scared to death to face the sux batters. Coincidence? THINK AGAIN. 2009-04-26 21:28:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Meantime... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63077/ 63077 Meantime having Gardner and Rivera playing together is an accident waiting to happen due to the aggressive nature of Rivera who has played more games at CF than Gardner. Too many cases of previous accidents in MLB to ignore this situation or not bring it to the attention of both OF mainly Rivera who almost collided with Damon last night. 2009-04-26 00:51:47 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63076/ 63076 Maybe the team can play an entire game without making those mental mistakes that have denied the team some victories at such an early stage, you know what I mean: EYES ON THE BALL AT ALL TIMES.The glaring weakness in the team is the absence of a real center fielder with power. There are no two ways about it although the idiotic minds that ruled the organization have decided that tiny dancer and the Dominican thug are sufficient enough . . . . . . Think again. 2009-04-26 00:48:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63075/ 63075 Teixeira so far has played politically correct at Fenway (he seems to be afraid for his family [?]) let’s hope he’ll try to play to win the next time around.Look at Cano having a great year so far EXCEPT that last night he came to the plate with the bases juiced and he swung at the first pitch to an uneventful DP. He could have won the game for his team right there and he failed miserably but he keeps on improving those stats, come to think of it he reminds me in that sense of Soriano. 2009-04-26 00:47:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63074/ 63074 I know that there are two teams in this series who have a very good roster yet only one team seems to play trying to win the game in every at bat and with every pitch thrown.So far Girardi seems to have pushed the wrong buttons in this series. The only thing I agree on with him is that the season is still young. Someone else might say that is like saying these games are of no importance only to regret it at the end of the season. That might have some validity too. 2009-04-26 00:45:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/63073/ 63073 Tale of two catchers.With his team way behind VARITEK (the one who has his pitchers back 24/7) came to the plate and delivered a grand slam last night, not last year, not last decade but when needed. That’s the one playing for his team at a huge discount.Sixth inning today with the game tied Swisher is at second base Posada (Yeah the one that wants more playing time and wastes no time to throw ANY pitcher under the bus, the same one who betrays his pitchers when there is a man on base) strikes out like if he doesn’t have a care in the world and why should he? Girardi worries when this ingrate talks to the press after all this bastard is making a ton of money and he acts like if he deserves more money than he actually got and he’s a close friend of the teacher’s pet. The one who claims everybody else but him is hallucinating thinking than the new Yankee Stadium is a hitter’s park while hitting more HR’s than he had in his entire life.Who would you rather have on your team? Let me let you in on a secret: Lupica that known Yankees hater loves Posada to death. 2009-04-26 00:42:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Yeah... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62975/ 62975 Yeah I forgot that I read that piece in the Tribune where Papy was telling Beckett to go easy on Abreu . . . . . . . . NOT. 2009-04-24 11:49:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62938/ 62938 Hey Papy cut the crap. When was the last time you told your pitchers: Hey guys let’s stop throwing at Jeter and Aroids? Exactly.So don’t do us any favors this time. The last time we beat you at Fenway was when the Moose got his 20th win which sort of pushed him past the HOF doors. This team will pick up where the 2008 team left off.So tell Youk not to expect some FAT balls down the middle where he can fatten his stats the Sux batters are going down and so is your team.Just in case I forgot: Buck Foston. 2009-04-23 23:10:56 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62901/ 62901 Did I forget to mention: BUUUUUUCK FOSTON? 2009-04-23 16:07:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62900/ 62900 Those in the pen who are dying to go after the SUX and show them how it gets done raise your hands?Great stuff!!!!GO GET THEM!!!!!!!BUUUUUUCK FOSTON. 2009-04-23 16:04:11 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62899/ 62899 If you think about it for a moment Joba you’ll come to the realization that the only team who benefited from SOMEONE leaking to the media that infamous video at the time of your booking when you blurted those lines that offended some people in NY the only possible answer is the SUX. They are known for descending to curb heights to attain any form of unfair advantage in the game.My advice is first get furious about it then decide that is much better to get even and exact every ounce of revenge on the field by pitching completely focused and with cool efficiency. They will try to break your concentration but you can show them you’re a much better professional that they give you credit for.Go get them tiger . . . . . . . this is the year we stare at fate and SHE blinks first.And the same goes for Teixeira . . . . . . time to make them pay for their unkind words and lies . . . . . . . . . . . with cool efficiency.BUUUUUCK FOSTON. 2009-04-23 16:01:52 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62898/ 62898 The team is going to Foston with Joba penciled as one of the starters which makes the first game automatically electric if we remember previous similar encounters. 2009-04-23 16:00:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Some... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62896/ 62896 Some in the media are worried about C.C. not playing as advertised. They overlook the fact that the same was true last season; Sabathia started poorly only to finish the season in great fashion. I see no reason to doubt his abilities or his mental strength which makes him not only a great pitcher but a fierce competitor. Bring it up C.C. . . . . . . At your convenience. 2009-04-23 15:51:56 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Talking... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62800/ 62800 Talking about Mark Teixeira’s intelligence and intellect. What a ton of fresh air coming from his direction. A great move definitively; he makes the Yanks better overall. He’ll be happy here and so us fans. 2009-04-22 01:38:24 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62799/ 62799 In all the talk about this new found launch pad in right fielde Pettitte’s performances have been lost. Not really . . . . . . . those of us who know what Andy is made of and who are happy he returned to the team (could you imagine life without Andy at this time and particularly Cashman’s life at this point and time? I don’t think he would be having an easy life) so Cashman more than anybody should be happy he somewhat listened to us diehard fans and kept the channels with Andy’s agents open. So all Andy has quietly done is get the job done and turning into the rock that will help anchor this rotation together with those solid performances by A.J. Sabathia has yet to deliver but there is no question in our minds he will specially after seeing the type of player and teammate he is. C.C. will be okay just like Andy will get better after each outing. Last year Andy was all by himself trying to do too much all year therefore the results and stats in 2008. This year it will be different we know that. Thanks for everything Andy. You are our resident warrior. 2009-04-22 01:35:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62720/ 62720 Rumors to the effect that Aroids is trying to become a switch hitter in a hurry to take advantage of right field are unsubstantiated as of this moment. 2009-04-20 21:42:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62719/ 62719 There are two ways to look at this phenomena in right field (talk about euphemisms) one is to say that our pitchers have a problem to deal with . . . . . the other is to remember that Aroids, Posada, Matsui. Damon, Cano, Melki, Swisher and Mark I’m sure hit lots of fly balls in that direction.And it’s also right to say that there is still a long season ahead of us and regardless of how embarrassing some of the scores on the losing games have been (the opening game though still is too tough to stomach) they are merely just some items in the lost column and when we win it all they will be one of those conveniently forgotten items on the story of how this team went from bust to glory. 2009-04-20 21:38:28 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62717/ 62717 "I watched what happened here the first three days," Pavano said, "and my focus was not to let the lefties in their lineup get to any pitches inside.Some sportswriters are implying that the Yankees might now regret not re-signing Pavano.I know they are mistaken . . . . . . . a game doesn’t a season make. And we already had enough of the idle. 2009-04-20 21:28:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> TheRipper007: 14 RUNS IN THE TOP OF... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62678/ 62678 14 RUNS IN THE TOP OF THE SECOND INNING......THIS IS GREAT......THE NEW STADIUM IS ONLY THREE GAMES INTO IT'S "CAREER" AND THERE ARE ALREADY MLB RECORDS SET THERE......THIS YANKMEOFF TEAM IS A JOKE. THEY'RE "LUCKY" TO BE 7-6. THE ONLY THING THAT IS AS MUCH AS A JOKE AS THIS TEAM IS IT'S FANS! 2009-04-20 12:05:18 TheRipper007 <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62549/ 62549 We know there isn’t much the players can do about the new stadium that has become a hitters park but the opponents are in the same situation hopefully that will become a incentive for our players maybe now they will apply themselves to try even harder when playing on the road.Until a solution is found we will have to deal with a bunch of high scoring games let’s hope we’ll win most of those games.Meantime they just have to adjust like everybody else so good luck and Godspeed. 2009-04-19 01:07:11 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62548/ 62548 If the Yankees were managed by Theo I bet you he had by now a bunch of people from MIT and Princeton working on this problem whereas “our people” are very hard trying to either please Posada repainting the background or having a whole bunch of “minds” working on the right amount of spin.I will address Posada’s request for more playing time later on meantime I will just say he’s one of the fockers who is to partially blame for Wang’s demise due to his paranoia induced by men who get on base and that’s one of the reasons some of our best pitchers always ask for a catcher other than Posada and that’s had coincided with all those teams that have never won much in October but you don’t get to hear that because he’s a close buddy of our exemplary captain. Unfortunately for Jeter I don’t fall for that shiit.Posada wanted a lot of RE$$PECT and he got it and at those prices and salaries WE also want some respect back. 2009-04-19 01:01:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: It... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62547/ 62547 It seems evident that the new stadium sits right in the middle of the JET STREAM and you have a problem since it’s also evident the Yankee pitchers are now aware of it and are not trusting their stuff or trying to adjust on the fly and that never or seldom works. 2009-04-19 00:59:49 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62546/ 62546 Now it’s clear the only person who really knew something or cared about Wang was Guidry and I for one attacked Guidry when Wang was throwing TOO strong at times and his ball wasn’t sinking for that I apologize . . . . . . . . Fair is fair.Guidry even tried to correct that by having Wang come back with less days rest during the last playoffs the Yanks were involved in. It didn’t work but he tried and I didn’t join the bunch of tabloid writers who attacked Guidry via Torre at that time, I thought I knew better and maybe I did. 2009-04-19 00:53:01 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62545/ 62545 “He was O.K. in spring training, but he wasn’t the Wang of old, so to speak,” Dave Eiland said.How does this guy know that?For the record he wasn’t here when the Wang of old was such. He was in the minors he came here when the Yankees fired Guidry to repair their image and brought this guy to guide Hughes, Kennedy and Joba along. So he’s talking non-sense. He’s just trying to deflect the fans attention away from Cashman the person who’s to blame for the current Wang debacle and although I won’t go into the gaudy details I will insist he's solely to blame and those who need to know the facts had already read same on my previous postings as far back as over a year ago and those who never got to read them . . . . . . Sorry. The only person who barely paid some lip service to Wang (among those who matter that is) was Hank when he called him “our ace” last year.So the Yankees have a decision to make about Wang and to them I say good luck. Start earning the big bucks you make. 2009-04-19 00:51:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62488/ 62488 Talking about Pedroia one can’t help thinking about Beckett and their unique version of the ROIDS RAGE. Yeah I know no sucs have been found guilty of doing them roids. Yeah right FRIG THAT and FRIG that revered report too. 2009-04-17 22:01:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62487/ 62487 Memo to Pedroia that big mouth up north: stop messing with Aroids you may not like him but he’s our own Dork . . . . . . So little brother bug off.Go play that tune your baby brother sent you: “INSIDE OF YOU” over and over and get over the shiit hole were you were born once your body starts disintegrating you might be in great need of them folks again. 2009-04-17 21:59:53 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62486/ 62486 SO hurry back and then wait because you’re going to enjoy this version of NASA do it yourself launch pad. I could hear Jason going Shiit!!!!!And take your time making the necessary connections and don’t waste those HGH doses this new economy won’t allow it. 2009-04-17 21:58:22 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Forget... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62485/ 62485 Forget about Aaron or Bonds’ records you could easily surpass even the Japanese records for homeruns combined with the other two. 2009-04-17 21:57:11 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62484/ 62484 Aroids is licking his chops. Hey Aroids stop it right there no need to rush get well not soon just get really well hold your horses man the JET STREAM will still be here when you show up for your first Kodak Moment (I know things will be different this time but this little voice in my ear keeps telling me you’ll play us for fools again, But what do I know? ).Just to torture you: every frigging fly ball of yours every single line drive and every single ball hit like a macho man will find its way into the stratosphere . . . . . you could even bunt to a different zip code maybe a different time zone . . . . That is . . . . IF . . . . . you keep your sights between those two foul poles. What could be easier? Even you could figure that one out. 2009-04-17 21:55:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: This... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62483/ 62483 This stadium is forever soiled as far as the opening game is concerned and it’s up to the current roster to make that bitter taste go away by hitting those jacks before the opposition does thereby winning the games that need to be won. 2009-04-17 21:53:56 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62482/ 62482 Experienced relievers can’t be relied upon? Then screw them get someone else. What this team had been missing since the last part of the nineties is a warrior like sweet RAMIRO MENDOZA look no farther that was the key guy who made the team whole. His illustrious countryman got most of the credit but Ramiro Mendoza was the GLUE in the pitching staff.Can we have another Ramiro Mendoza or maybe two Ramiros? Of course IF we really try and worry less about the architecture of the place and more about the moving parts. 2009-04-17 21:52:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Joba... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62481/ 62481 Joba needs not despair that was indeed only one game see that was not opening day therefore things go back to normal and “normal” this year seems to mean part of the bullpen su&cks and we have plenty of pitchers young studs that can do the job so don’t give me this song and dance about we are paying these guys top dollars. They can’t do the job . . . . . . . F. screw them. We have Aceves, Kennedy, Robertson, Coke, Melancon etc. etc.. 2009-04-17 21:50:24 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Captain... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62480/ 62480 Captain mon captain; I like it better when you talk with your bat. BUT . . . . . there still is only one opening day for the greatest baseball stadium this side of the moon . . . . . . . . . . . I kid you not. 2009-04-17 21:48:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62418/ 62418 "We've had Opening Days we've won, we've had Opening Days we've lost,'' Derek Jeter said. "We would've liked to have won this one, but we didn't. You come back and hope to get our first win here tomorrow.''Sorry Mon Captain but you missed the point this time. How much leadership do we get for $200 Mil.?TOMORROW WON’T BE OPENING DAY. Get it?And please don’t even think about diving into the seats . . . . . . . . we need able bodies more than ever. 2009-04-16 20:56:02 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62417/ 62417 Yankee relievers turned the $1.5 billion ballpark into the world's largest garbage dump.No page to turn this time. You are who you are.Own to it. 2009-04-16 20:48:20 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62213/ 62213 The team responded well: Brunney, Posada, Gardner, Cano, Swisher, Mark and Jeter. Great game; one that could have gone either way but it didn’t.We won fair and square. 2009-04-14 19:53:08 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62211/ 62211 We also got a bonus in A.J. particularly when the time came to show he is one with his teammates.Did he retaliate for that throw on Swisher or the ball just got away from him?All I have to say is: Thank you Sir. 2009-04-14 19:49:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Twice... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62210/ 62210 Twice we needed a win and twice A.J. got it for us showing why he was so well thought of by the Yankee players prior to his signing and tonight he was AWESOME. Those were the Tampa Rays he tamed in Tampa. Hell of a game against an awesome team. Way to go A.J. 2009-04-14 19:48:29 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62208/ 62208 Then he goes and makes a fool out of Garza in the next game in a very big way all in accordance with the way the game has been played for millennia.Did I say Swisher is a great fit? 2009-04-14 19:32:16 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62207/ 62207 That game lost by Wang was so onesided that Swisher turned it into a personal circus (through no fault of his own) both at the plate and at the mound. The great thing was he was having fun . . . . . . . . . . Swish don’t ever change on our account. 2009-04-14 19:30:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62084/ 62084 Aroids says he’ll concentrate more on the team than on himself.Says the Zen Master: We shall see. 2009-04-14 05:50:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62075/ 62075 So breathe in easy and erase this bitter episode from your mind . . . . . . . the sooner . . . . . . . . . the better for the team.And remember what you are: a very able front end pitcher with a devastating power sinkerball and that’s some serious shiit my man. 2009-04-13 21:00:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62072/ 62072 I will only say that it’s up to the team to come to Wang’s aid and make him feel the special someone he is the pitcher who is very talented and very courageous and someone who will really help the team this season; make sure he understands this is a just a frigging game and the season is way too long and make sure you mean it. This is a proud player from a proud nation and I understand Wang’s pain and I hope his teammates can truly help him while he’s a little bit unsure about how to go about putting these games in the back of his mind.You’re a champ in my books just turn the page and do whatever necessary to focus on the game again with the serene quiet confidence you showed us before . . . . . . . . . It doesn’t have to happen overnight . . . . . . The talent, the pride and the heart is there. We know that. 2009-04-13 20:58:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62071/ 62071 Let me let in you in on a secret . . . . . . . I won’t be blaming Wang for that nor will I blame Posada or Girardi for tonight’s game but I could see this coming way back when and by that I don’t mean to say Wang is finished but merely that this shiit didn’t need to happen and for that I blame Cashman squarely and I will leave at that because frigging Cashman is extremely thin skinned and I don’t want to sent him to a wrong place where he might not be able to help the team for some time.But I’ll be honest: If I print my thoughts my tirade will be laced with nothing but off the wall profanities and I might even regret it but that’s how angry I’m and I know I’m right. 2009-04-13 20:56:58 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/62070/ 62070 I know this was just a game but how in the world do you go from being practically the team ACE with stats rivaling the best of the best in both Leagues to being practically a joke? 2009-04-13 20:54:42 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/61731/ 61731 Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Angels organization as well as the Fullerton Titans for their loss. 2009-04-09 19:25:02 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/61730/ 61730 That’s more like it. I’m not going to say those two games didn’t hurt but that’s the way this sport goes.A.J. and Mark and Swish and Cano took care of business and Coke went back to trusting his stuff and trying to stay within himself. A lot of games will be like this win and we’ll learn to take them in stride as well as the loses (hey nobody is perfect) but we know we’ll be okay when the long journey ends.This is the year Swisher will explode and we’ll be better for it. We know that.One game at a time guys. Every time. 2009-04-09 19:23:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/61665/ 61665 Here we go again:“We’ve got guys that should pound the zone, and we’ve got guys that have a very good idea of the strike zone,” Posada said. “It seemed like both of them had a great game plan, and we’re not pitching the way we’re supposed to.”Listen to this Puertorican incapu beginning to do his thing (trying to throw the starters under the bus) instead of keeping himself under control such as not panicking when he has men on base and he goes crazy with his signals as occurred with him catching Sabathia on the first game. Instead of shooting his mouth off to the delight of the tabloids this idiot should learn how to be a real catcher and forget about his faulty throwing arm and try to be in unison with them otherwise he’s going to be the starters second choice. So Posada why don’t you show us what you can do with your bionic bat and serve your pitchers well instead of throwing the game away when you have men on base both while catching and batting. Meantime just shut the f. up. 2009-04-09 03:41:38 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: What... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/61588/ 61588 What about that terrible outing in Baltimore? Just turn the frigging page. As Mo would say: that’s baseball. 2009-04-07 21:10:17 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/61587/ 61587 Joba said what about NewYorkers? NOO.He called us rude and mannerless? The gall.He was probably referring to those frigging Indians who don’t even like baseball or the mountains of Chinese from every frigging corner of the globe who are now NewYolkes.This from a guy who’s trying to become one of us while saying all the right things (while in NY that is).So what are we going to do with this ingrate? I for one will head straight for an ice cream parlor and enjoy a pint of gelato.Can we now play some frigging baseball . . . . . . . . please. 2009-04-07 21:09:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/61242/ 61242 If this team continues to play like a team who believe in themselves and stay focused all season long anything is possible and unlike the teams of the last five years there seems to be plenty of leaders to go around on this roster and that can only be a good sign.Just like we thought Mark Teixeira seems to be able to adjust to the teams’ needs without trying hard to do too much and that’s also a good sign and so is Cano’s early signs of having found his groove let’s hope it stays that way then Aroids contribution will be not much of an afterthought but the icing on the cake.Says the resident Zen master: WE SHALL SEE. 2009-04-05 00:35:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: The... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/61241/ 61241 The right players tested the stadium with their mighty and not so mighty swings and the results are in; this team can hit. Will this park become another launching pad or it was just the wind playing tricks with our players the irony of it is that the team from the windy city didn’t do better than our beloved Yankees on the jacks count. 2009-04-05 00:32:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/61240/ 61240 So how are we doing?As some of us have thought (and expected) this team is moving forward without much fanfare but steadily playing like a team who only cares about giving a good account of itself unlike a team of prima-donnas (or should we say prima-donne? ) more like a hungry team, a blue collar effort from a group of mega-millionaires (ok with some exceptions).Which brings us to the next question . . . . . . . . WHO NEEDS ALEX WHATSHISNAME?Just kidding Aroids . . . . . . just kidding . . . . . you take your time making sure you’re 100 percent . . . a . . . . Okay . . . . . you hear? 2009-04-05 00:29:22 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/61239/ 61239 Oops! . . . . . . . We got ourselves a $1.5 Billion launch pad . . . . . . . or so it seems.Or as our resident Zen master says: it should get better. 2009-04-05 00:27:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/59732/ 59732 I have been watching some games of the WBC and it gives me great pleasure to watch one of my favorite players and the Japanese player I admire the most (sorry Ichiro and Matsuzaka) and that is Iwamura the Rays SS. I have said it many times before, a true credit to this team and his country. Akinori Iwamura a true baseball samurai. 2009-03-21 00:27:03 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: That... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/59731/ 59731 That group of starters is beginning to look awesome (tattoos and all). Aroids is a welcome sight when he is in the lineup BUT when you have a special group of pitchers who take pride in their craft and look so imposing as our pitchers do you don’t hesitate telling Aroids take your time man make sure everything is right before coming back . . . . . . . REALLY. 2009-03-21 00:14:39 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/59730/ 59730 Mark about not trying to overdo his ST preparation and or trying to carry the team by himself (when there are other decent bats in the lineup and a fine rotation in place): “If I was playing 50 percent when Alex was here, just because I didn’t care and I didn’t have to pull the load, I mean, that doesn’t happen,” Teixeira said. “I’m going to play 100 percent, I’m going to try to get a hit every time up. It doesn’t matter who’s in the lineup and who’s not in the lineup. I’m going to play the game the same every day.”Thank you sir. 2009-03-21 00:08:46 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58983/ 58983 Sorry Cashman but this a$$hole is laughing at the Yankees in general and you in particular. Is this another instance of being young and stupid? I don’t think so . . . . . . I think is just a case of being an overpaid and overrated a$$hole.Is this the guy who Pedroia should be envious of . . . . . . talent wise? Can we still deport this trouduc? 2009-03-14 13:59:22 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: About... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58982/ 58982 About his team early exit Cano said: It was hard to believe and he thought they would go at least to the second round in the world tournament and he hopes he will be okay soon and back on in the lineup . . . . . . . to which we say: SHUT UP TROUDUC (hey he prefers to be called the French version of his last name so if the shoe fits . . . ). 2009-03-14 13:57:34 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58981/ 58981 Now this idiot is back and hurt which makes the recent addition of the three expensive players a mockery. A frigging idiot comes back to undo what the team tried very hard to do: put on the field a highly competitive team.This is the same idiot who admitted having trained with a well known PED MLB pusher and he insisted that REGARDLESS he would go back to Presinal if he had to and his critics and the entire baseball world be dammed. 2009-03-14 13:56:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Meantime... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58980/ 58980 Meantime Cashman said Cano never told the coaches or trainers ANYTHING prior to leaving for the WBC and Girardi agrees. 2009-03-14 13:55:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58979/ 58979 Cano said he first felt the shoulder stiffness before he left Yankees camp to join the Dominican team prior to the WBC. But he did not mention anything about it to any member of the Yankees' staff at the time.Cano said: "I thought it was something that if I stretched it, it could be all right."Cano said his shoulder never hurt when he played; it just felt stiff when he threw the ball. Yet two weeks after leaving Yankees camp with stiffness, he still feels tightness behind his shoulder. 2009-03-14 13:54:35 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58978/ 58978 Our idiotic second baseman continues to amaze us at how stupid a person can aspire to be for no reason other than be “cool” and feel respected by his peers.Listen to him regarding his now not so serious injury (ies) or now who knows the extent of the damage. 2009-03-14 13:53:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> RONHUNT33: [[QUOTE: I keep saying let Foston get Santana... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58559/ 58559 2009-03-10 18:45:02 RONHUNT33 <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58468/ 58468 We wish Aroids a full recovery. Enjoy your recovery man and rest sufficient enough and stay away from trouble . . . . . . . . oral or otherwise. Keep the material vet a few feet away from those hips. 2009-03-09 18:11:14 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Sorry... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58381/ 58381 Sorry guys . . . . . . It is what it is. 2009-03-08 21:15:06 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58380/ 58380 Some free advice for this kid Ransom and our almost idiotic second baseman about Rodriguez being irreplaceable.Everybody on this team and any other team IS REPLACEABLE. You don’t believe me? Ask the man in question: Rodriguez. There is not the slightest doubt in my mind he’ll tell you just the same, still don’t believe me ask JOBA. They are very serious students of the game and know the game very well.Anybody who believes just the opposite is true shouldn’t be wearing that uniform. 2009-03-08 21:13:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Let’s... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58379/ 58379 Let’s just bite the bullet and hope Rodriguez will recover from this procedure and his production will go back to what it was prior to said procedure. Wishful thinking? Maybe so but no one knows for sure. 2009-03-08 21:11:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Meantime... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58358/ 58358 Meantime let’s just enjoy the sights of C.C. and Burnett and Mark on the roster and let’s get ready to witness the explosion of Swisher and the self proclaimed comeback of that feared leadoff man: Damon the one that was promised by Boras in that report that took a vast bite out of our sacred forests a few years ago a glimpse of which we might have caught last season. 2009-03-08 17:53:08 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58357/ 58357 I don’t think that Rodriguez should try to rush his comeback after surgery that would be very foolish and no Yankee executive should try to put any pressure on Rodriguez to do so based on the size of the paycheck he’s collecting that’s a complete separate issue and one that cannot be blamed on Rodriguez. 2009-03-08 17:49:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Having... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58354/ 58354 Having the Yankees made a decision on the Rodriguez affair maybe we can now move on and focus on baseball; that means recognizing that we have a very good and capable team this season, capable even of going as far as any team could go. I’m saying this not because Rodriguez is out but because I’m not so sure having Rodriguez in the team plus the rotation being what it is guarantees a sure visit to the WS . . . . . . but if the teams from the years 1996/1998-2000 years prove something we know everything is possible and therefore we should start paying attention to this excellent rotation and very capable (again) lineup. We assume that Mark Teixeira is going to suffer from not having Rodriguez behind him but in truth we don’t know how Teix will react or adjust (the sportswriters and scouts keep stating how intelligent and adaptable Teix is) and the team benefiting from Teix playing smart (as opposed to putting extra pressure on himself and trying to carry the team all by himself) may prove to be a positive result of this scenario which landed upon us. 2009-03-08 17:43:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/58208/ 58208 About the Rodriguez Affair; just like you; I’m at a loss for words . . . . . . literally.That’s when Bernie came to the rescue. That was a nice thing to say Bernie. BTW Happy and Healthy BWC. 2009-03-06 20:37:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/57858/ 57858 This guy should start pouring those millions on helping the young college athletes instead, specially the ladies, understand the true harm that comes to their bodies via PED’s and cut (Aroids’ )the other verbal crap . . . . . . those pearls we can do without.Spare us the Kodak moments too. 2009-03-04 04:15:19 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/57857/ 57857 Aroids comment on Reyes’ speed was not meant to be disrespectful of Jeter or Damon and both of them know it. Let’s not get ridiculous. Hey even Obama screws when he talks or the slick communicator before him.Torre’s dissing of Damon was far worse and Damon is taking a pass on that one. 2009-03-04 04:13:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/57509/ 57509 Check this out: A-roid is playing this time for the Dominican Republic because his mother asked him to represent her country.Knowing how much A-roid cares about his family the truth is closer to the fact that practicing with the D.R. team puts him in touch with Presinal and allows him to continue with the program without anyone knowing about it.That was the initial thought but now we know his game, which isn’t baseball BTW, . . . . . . . . Really. 2009-03-01 08:03:43 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/57508/ 57508 Hey, who knows maybe some professional players may turn out to be human after all and help this team buy some technical equipment like modern bats . . . . . or a bigger bus or both . . . . . . ?Nah . . . . . that only happens in NIKE commercials and these are professional players whose sole mission in their lives is finding the latest untraceable performance enhancement drug. Right A-roid?Yes A-roid in his eternal quest to be the best and biggest cheater in baseball for another 9 years. Is this guy a hard working athlete or what? He has to. 2009-03-01 08:02:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/57506/ 57506 Every baseball fan and every baseball player owes it to himself to read a fine article in the Times about College Baseball particularly about a college team from Maine. The team is from “The University of Maine at Presque Isle” who plays most of their games on the road if not all of them.If that story doesn’t warm your heart you should not be allowed to watch ANY baseball game anywhere in this country.Says first baseman D. J. Charette: “No one should feel sorry for us. This is fun. I feel sorry for all the people who don’t get to play college baseball.”Amen to that. 2009-03-01 08:00:26 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I’m... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/57382/ 57382 I’m tired of reading about players scratching each other’s back . . . . . . . that does nothing for our cause and we all know what that is or should be. 2009-02-28 01:47:30 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/57381/ 57381 All this buzz about Gardner after he got lucky in one game. From Girardi to Kennedy everybody is praising his skills. The truth is we’ve heard this before.He got lucky against Papelbon in one game only to have an abysmal season and Cabrera we all know he su&ks. Bottom line we still don’t have the CF we deserve the rest is bullshiit.Talk to me about Gardner after the first two weeks of September when he shows an OBP over .375 and he’s got an unbelievable bunch of stolen bases then I know we’re doing some things right in the Offence dept. meantime we need a real CF. 2009-02-28 01:45:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: The... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/57380/ 57380 The only stat about Phil Hughes I’m interested in is the following: he brushed Adam Kennedy and Alybar while trying to pitch inside; the rest we know 22 out of 33 pitches for strikes, we know he has good stuff . . . . . . can he throw it at will? And spot it? That’s the idea but he’s trying to go inside consistently to set up the rest of his pitches and keeping the batters honest . . . . . . coming from a guy trying to create a spot for himself in the rotation . . . . . . . that’s welcome news. 2009-02-28 01:43:27 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56691/ 56691 I truly hope Natasha grows to be strong healthy and beautiful. I hope she chooses to play a college sport: Softball, VolleyBall or Soccer and excels at it and in the process gets a fine college education but I also hope she tries all the PED’s her father did to make her run faster, heal faster and hit farther.Maybe THEN her frigging father will get the point.I truly hope so. Now you can concentrate on baseball until my next delivery. 2009-02-22 11:51:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56659/ 56659 “I was young and stupid” translation: “I'll do whatever it takes to get my stats and damn all of you, the Steinbrenner’s and the team.” Gotta go . . . . . . . . . . there is a $25,ooo,ooo. check waiting for me.This economy is getting worse, isn’t it?Where the heck did Nao Presinal park the damn car this time? 2009-02-21 21:52:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Stop... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56518/ 56518 Stop screwing the team and start doing something right for a change you sick immature bastard.There was no cousin there was only your PED provider. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. 2009-02-20 14:23:48 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56517/ 56517 I think it’s time for Aroids to show us he cares by saying good bye to his PED’s guru and not the way he said good bye to Boras which was pure bullshiit.Pour those millions into programs designed to warn the HS and College athletes of this country particularly the young ladies of College Division I and lower divisions about the use of these powerful drugs and the damage they could inflict into their wonderful and clean bodies and when I say millions I mean millions otherwise we are going to run you out of town so fast you might think that the only friends you have left are Jeter and Lupica and you know how farfetched that is. 2009-02-20 14:22:18 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: When... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56515/ 56515 When Aroids opted out I saw the glee in his eyes because he saw himself as the new member of another Foston WS champion and I wrote about it then “don’t touch him” “let him go” and I know that Cashman read that and agreed. It’s a shame that Hank thought otherwise and fell for his love story (not love for the Yankees but love for the mighty buck). 2009-02-20 14:20:09 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56514/ 56514 I’m not going to say Aroids was stupid for not keeping his mouth shut but now that some reporters have found out that he and Parsinal were connected through Aroids cousin I KNOW in my bones it wasn’t to talk about fantasy baseball that they both got together for when Angel traveled with the team; it was the whatever treatment man, it was all about the program.I love the Yankees with indescribable passion but I love our young people a lot more and I would not hesitate throwing Aroids under the bus long before I would hurt any of our young athletes particularly our young ladies who play for the love of their sport. 2009-02-20 14:19:05 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Just... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56513/ 56513 Just because our resident idiot is now linked to this criminal Angel Parsinal I’m not going to change my tune. Screw Aroids long before another one of our kids is harmed by their pernicious example. And that goes for Pujols too whose legs are many times the size of any soccer player and his pals tell the whole world that’s nothing but pure muscle. You tell me what substance or substances turn fat into muscle? Exactly. 2009-02-20 14:17:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56511/ 56511 I went on to say how lethal guys like this were for the youth of this country as well as for the honesty of the sport.I KNOW our resident imbecile was reading my comments and I explained clearly that although many (too numerous to ignore) were fascinated with what the MLB players were doing with their bodies the biggest potential victims (not that the young boys had nothing to lose just the opposite is true) were those young ladies in college sports: soccer, softball, BKB, volleyball, gymnasts you name it, who, when you ask them who their favorite professional sports players are they always mention Jeter, Rodriguez, Pujols, Ortiz and others.I talked about the damage to their bodies and the great sample we had with the former East European athletes whose lives had been destroyed literally with countless stories of attempted and actually committed suicides and offspring being born with many many defects that would break your heart if you dare reading about it. I castigated Clemens when we found out he had been injecting or help inject his own wife with PED’s. 2009-02-20 14:15:29 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56510/ 56510 NOT APT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HEART PROBLEMS OR CARE TOO MUCH ABOUT WINNING AT ANY PRICE:Back when the Mitchell report came out some time ago and they tried to nail Clemens I wrote a few comments asking why there were no Mets players named on that report WHEN this unsavory character Angel Presinal was an ever present fixture in the Mets clubhouse particularly very close to Pedro. At that time I said I was not happy to say that nor was I accusing Pedro of anything but I also said that Mitchel might as well be far more honest going after all those players mentioned o his report instead of being so conveniently selective when it came to picking Clemens (and Andy) as the sole culprits of abusing ‘roids and other PED’s.I said THEN that this guy Presinal had been banned from MLB clubhouses and despite that fact he continued to be very close to the Dominican Republic National Baseball team and those players who were tied to this guy prior to his being banned from ML clubhouses were suspect. 2009-02-20 14:12:12 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> TheRipper007: [[QUOTE: Now let’s playball. If you want more... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56267/ 56267 Boooo hooooo....everyone is picking on the Yankmeoffs and not the great orgianization Boston Red Sox. Come on stupid....stop you're crying. The team you cheer for CHEATS AND IS A DISGRACE TO OUR COUNTRY. I understand why this is happening...the Yankmeoffs will never win another World Series, so since they can't make the news in October, they have started a tradition of making news in December (hot stove) and February (Juicy, Pettite, A-Rod)...and let's not forget Roger. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....it is so GREAT to see all of these cheaters wearing those BUTTTT UGLY pinstripped uniforms....then their loser fans, like Bruce have to try and change it into a Red Sox thing. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....go ahead Bruce...you big crybaby and LOSER!!!!! BRUCE AND THE YANKMEOFFS ARE JUST A BUNCH OF CRYBABY LOSERS.....WHHAAAAAAAAA the media is picking on us.....WHAAAAAAAAA. Go play on the subway tracks you loser. 2009-02-18 11:04:40 TheRipper007 <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Now... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56227/ 56227 Now let’s playball. If you want more confessions about roids go find the members of that super pure organization . . . . bucking Foston . . . . whose superstars (not one of them on that fu&king list) don’t ever come near an ounce of roids . . . . . . . because we got games to win, opponents to spank, banners to hang . . . . . . RIGHT Mitchell, Roberts? And you Verducci be such a darling and say Aye. 2009-02-17 21:49:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: You... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56225/ 56225 You draw your own conclusions. All I’m going to say is the media got their pound of flesh . . . . trouble is they wanted a ton. Sorry no cando. 2009-02-17 21:44:00 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56095/ 56095 All this great roster needs to do is trust their stuff and each other and not to put any unnecessary pressure on themselves the needed number of games will be won and then some. Just stay healthy and enjoy the game . . . . . when you’re this good you can do that and be successful. There is no doubt in my mind that it will be done.Beloved Yankee players and fans . . . . . . A NEW ERA BEGINS. 2009-02-16 09:01:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56094/ 56094 There you have it. End these silly games you’ve been playing now comes the team’s welfare and that, make no mistake, will always take priority.So let’s move on . . . . . the team has your back and they should have your ever dangerous bat and efficient glove as well. We are well stocked in all depts. Let’s go for broke. 2009-02-16 09:00:04 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: This... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56092/ 56092 This is no blessing for your using PED’s but merely recognizing you were given a rotten deal by you been not so randomly selected as the sole offender a decision that was made by whom? Frigging Mitchell? Off course seconded by Girlie Verducci and this shameless reporter whose mere mention makes us puke. 2009-02-16 08:58:10 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56091/ 56091 If you want to help the team do it in such a way that you’re no longer the focus or the main distraction this season IF you can help it. If the media decides to go after you as a way of hurting our team then screw them we’ll deal with that. How? By consistently and relentlessly beating the crap out of their darlings: the sux by doing that we’ll secure one of the two spots to make it to the playoffs then we’ll take our chances which look very good so far. Your job is making sure the Yankees won’t need to get another batter to cover your back; we can win it all with what we have. Although a real CF wouldn’t hurt.So put the team first without hurting yourself in any manner and we’ll be okay. 2009-02-16 08:56:21 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56090/ 56090 A case in point was your joking to that CANES audience in Miami about the back row; that was not so smart because these guys can really make your life miserable and that would be a NO-NO for us fans because it would affect the team’s priority which is to focus on the task at hand: winning games and winning them consistently regardless of whom we’re facing.You have been with us for 4 years with no tangible results other than your MVP which you should be proud of but it’s not what we fans are looking for. 2009-02-16 08:54:23 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: A-rod... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56089/ 56089 A-rod goes before the IMPARTIAL news media tomorrow and he’d better understand that there is a difference between what the media wants you to say and what the Yankees need you to say. The media will find a way to torture you the rest of the way this year and probable for the next two and the Yankees need you to do your part so the team can go back to focus on baseball as a team. Don’t think for a moment that just because our key players are backing you that might mean you’re more important than the team. Nothing could be farther from the truth. 2009-02-16 08:52:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56087/ 56087 I don’t care how many apologies you get you will always be (for true Yankee fans) a CHEAP STINKING W#ORE WHO’S BIGGEST MISTAKE WAS TO HAVE EVER BEEN BORN. 2009-02-16 08:50:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56086/ 56086 JUST DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH ON GETTING AN APOLOGY FROM ME YOU STINKY FU&KING W#ORE EVEN IF THAT SENIOR SCUMBAG SENDS ME A LETTER. YOU’RE A CHEAP W#ORE who rushed to that NOT SO MANLY VERDUCCI WHEN HE TOLD YOU HE GOT THE GOODS ON 104 MLB PLAYERS but you were only going to wreck A-rod’s career (your dream come true) and therefore turn the Yankees team almost useless despite their latest investments because otherwise the FU&KING SUX DIDN’T STAND A CHANCE FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS. And that I’ve been told is called DUE DILLIGENCE.Well then . . . . Due diligence THIS. 2009-02-16 08:45:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: A-rod... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/56085/ 56085 A-rod did the right thing apologizing to the now well known SI reporter that goes by the last name of Roberts when he incorrectly stated a few facts about his tormentor. What’s right is right.He did so at the behest of her senior editor who sent A-rod a letter to that effect. 2009-02-16 08:44:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55310/ 55310 Who can follow the rules when certain people have the power to change those rules as we go? Everybody is blaming this super talented idiotic athlete who lacks common sense just like most of his fellow players (and I’m talking MLB not Yankees here) when we have this group of immoral writers and politician who have the Yankees by the balls and won’t let go.Two drops in a bucket . . . . . what a bunch of motherf…I think I need another shower and a short sabbatical . . . . . . nobody said being a loyal baseball fan was easy. 2009-02-10 00:42:06 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55309/ 55309 I can no longer ask Cash and Hal to sign Manny to protect A-rod . . . . . think about it for a second . . . . . . . whether we like it or not we’re fu&ked not by A-rod but by Mitchell and Verducii and Roberts because they know who is on that fu&king list WE DON’T and how do we know Manny is not there? A-rod said he wasn’t who’s to say Manny may or not know whether he’s on the list or not?It sucks big time (and so did Torre by the way). 2009-02-10 00:39:11 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55308/ 55308 If the Yankees are a bunch of hypocrites for pretending they had no idea so are A-rod’s accusers for almost the same reasons.Contrary to other Yankee supporters I’m not so bent on having the other 103 players named but I’m still angry for conveniently choosing to single A-rod out under the pretext of an investigative report which took shape and substance in record time sort of like when the old soviet union wanted to bring someone to justice.I just hope this guy now learns to keep his mouth shut and his bat very much alive while stop pretending he is a workaholic. That’s the pity of it we haven’t won crap since he got here (to be honest a few years before he got here actually thanks to that frigging albatross Giambi).It’s nice to see the Yankee players saying they stand by their teammate from Jeter to Posada. 2009-02-10 00:36:45 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55307/ 55307 I never thought I’d agree on the same day with Lupica and Matthews views on the Yankees or any of their players but I do (Matthews article on A-rod short term win to be precise).I still hold to my Foston (Mitchell)/Verducci/Roberts templars theory though.I don’t blame Bud solely on the roids era but I do blame him on naming Mitchell while still on the sux board of directors and I blame those who allowed Mitchell to peruse illegally on confidential information which allowed Verducci and buddies to hurt the Yankees while talking about leveling the playing field. 2009-02-10 00:33:33 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> TheRipper007: [[QUOTE: You may also remember that twice A-rod... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55195/ 55195 Typical Yankmeoff fan response....let's turn this into a "Red Sox" thing. What a joke you are Bruce. I can understand why Yankmeoff fans do this....they aspire that their team could be as classy as the Red Sox are. NEVER GONNA HAPPEN. A-Roid* and the Yankmeoff*- 26 Rings*....everything associated with the Yankmeoffs* will not contain an asterik. 2009-02-09 09:37:41 TheRipper007 <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55143/ 55143 “I'll try not to indulge in too much amateur psychology here.” . . . . “when we began hearing rumors about steroid use.” . . . . . . . “so we went about our due diligence in nailing down the truth” . . . . . . . “So did the convergence of pressure and pleasing trigger his use of steroids in '03? It sounds plausible.”selena GIVE US A FU&KING BREAK! OR should we say: FU&KING selena GIVE US A BREAK. You’ve lost all credibility or relevance you’re a frigging joke you beatch. 2009-02-08 21:46:16 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: That... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55142/ 55142 That leads me to believe that, Verducci feeding you that crap notwithstanding, A-rod is 100,000 times the player he is compared to the writer you want to be. That’s how you’ve won the KISS THIS award for the years 2008-2009 Bit&h. With an honorable mention (hey even wh/oring can be philosophical) for accepting the leftovers thrown your way by Verducci. 2009-02-08 21:44:49 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55141/ 55141 “We know Alex is a pleaser; he wants to be the hero of the game. So did the convergence of pressure and pleasing trigger his use of steroids in '03? It sounds plausible.”THIS FAN’S REACTION: What a croak! You’d better read that again: The convergence of pressure from whom? The pitiful Arlington fans? The pitiful Dallas media? Or the desire to please whom? Hicks? A-rod couldn’t give two shiits about Hicks and he despised Shoewalter which leaves us with WHOM? Which makes that theory of convergence of the desire to please (I’m guessing that’s what you meant) laughable and the pressure from WHOM? (come again), so weak and worthless just like your attempt at being relevant. You’ve crash landed even before you took off. 2009-02-08 21:43:08 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55139/ 55139 THIS FAN’S REACTION: “I'll try not to indulge in too much amateur psychology here . . . ” Give me a fu&king break!The truth is anybody who cared to read your pitiful articles in the Times and I was one of them know very well you’ve been doing nothing but attempting to play the pseudo-Psychologist every chance you got but nobody gave a shiit about your foregone conclusions they were so amateurish as it was your writing. That report on A-rod being a slum landlord was the pits maybe that was your ticket out of the Times. If I’m not mistaken that was your last piece for them. 2009-02-08 21:38:22 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55138/ 55138 SI.com: Obviously, not all players chose to use steroids. In your reporting on Rodriguez, what understanding did you gain about why someone with a $252 million contract would use steroids?Roberts: I'll try not to indulge in too much amateur psychology here, but I think for anyone who is tagged with the "richest player in baseball" label, there is enormous pressure to perform. We know Alex is a pleaser; he wants to be the hero of the game. So did the convergence of pressure and pleasing trigger his use of steroids in '03? It sounds plausible. 2009-02-08 21:35:41 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55137/ 55137 THIS FAN’S REACTION: Of all the active players in the majors you chose the one player that is in the Yankees roster and bats in the heart of the lineup is that a coincidence BIT&H? You were working on this story about Rodriguez when exactly? The key to the answer is: “he was a staple of the news this past year” so the research began late 2008 early 2009 and then you said “ . . . his broken marriage or the Yankees' dive in the '08 standings -- when we began hearing rumors about steroid use.”You only began hearing rumors about his drug use only until late 2008 early 2009 BIT&H? What kind of inept investigative reporter hears rumors about drug use from the premier player in baseball many years after Lupica had been hinting at it every chance he had (although he never found the cojones to say it, now I'm sure he will). This BIT&H did a few pieces on A-rod when she was with the Times. No due diligence then? Unless due diligence means “Mitchell hadn’t authorized Verducci to give me the information they had decided for me to use to do the number on Rodriguez.” 2009-02-08 21:32:37 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55136/ 55136 Sports Illustrated is trying to legitimize selena hatchet job. SI.com: One hundred four players tested positive for steroids in the survey testing of 2003. Alex Rodriguez is now the only known name among those 104 players, leading to some speculation that he was somehow "singled out." Can you explain why we know only of his inclusion on the list? Roberts: David Epstein and I were working on a profile of Alex -- he was a staple of the news this past year, whether because of Madonna or his broken marriage or the Yankees' dive in the '08 standings -- when we began hearing rumors about steroid use. You hear a lot of things in this business, so we went about our due diligence in nailing down the truth: Was this rumor or real? In a meticulous process, we verified and re-verified our information, because this is a human being here, so you absolutely do not want to be wrong. We made a decision to confront Alex with the evidence we had regarding his positive test, and give him a chance to explain. He chose not to. 2009-02-08 21:29:13 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55091/ 55091 The other advice I have for A-rod is don’t forget to congratulate your teammate Teixeira (if he’s batting in front of you) every time he takes the opposition’s yard or adds some rbi’s to his stats (that was a complaint Bobby had from last season) maybe some of us fans were too hard on you. Go ahead and celebrate your round-trippers and those of your teammates (as Jeter did with you last season) you guys know the game well and as the media has correctly pointed out: “it’s us against the frigging world anyway.”Let’s have some fun out there. 2009-02-08 13:09:06 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55090/ 55090 The other advice I have for A-rod is don’t forget to congratulate your teammate Teixeira (if he’s batting in front of you) every time he takes the opposition’s yard or adds some rbi’s to his stats (that was a complaint Bobby had from last season) maybe some of us fans were too hard on you. Go ahead and celebrate your round-trippers and those of your teammates (as Jeter did with you last season) you guys know the game well and as the media has correctly pointed out: “it’s us against the frigging world anyway.”Let’s have some fun out there. 2009-02-08 13:03:59 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55085/ 55085 I do also hope that Hal and Cashman realize that by getting Manny to protect our messed up cleanup hitter they accomplish two things: first they will silence our critics (or pi$$ them even more but so what? screw them) and second they’ll make sure Torre reaches his managerial nadir sooner. 2009-02-08 12:45:57 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: I... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55082/ 55082 I do hope that A-rod (despite all this circus atmosphere) goes on to have a MONSTER year (as that ba$tard Matthews points out) and makes more timely contributions to the team success for the rest of this Yankee career . . . . . . . . . one season at a time. 2009-02-08 11:59:40 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55079/ 55079 Now more than ever it becomes imperative than the Yankee pitchers learn (and execute to perfection) how to keep these sux batters honest by pitching to them up and in consistently thereby keeping them on their heels and protecting our batters and that may apply to the rest of the Division (good old fashioned baseball you might say). 2009-02-08 11:31:25 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55034/ 55034 That should be the other reason why the Yankees should play united (the first one is Joe’s devotion to his players) and as for Posada and his undying love for Torre just shut the fu&k up and play a$$hole.BTW I did find that Joe really hated Cashman and not only REALLY threw Cashman under the bus but chose to drive the bus himself . . . . . talk about being flat-out vicious. 2009-02-08 02:12:44 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: Mark... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55033/ 55033 Mark being as intelligent as he is by now realizes how putrid the sux can be. This is payback for making them look so foolish before signing with the Yankees but that’s alright we got your back and we’ll own them this season and chase them all the way to Foston and beat them silly for the next three or four years. 2009-02-08 02:02:53 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55032/ 55032 The advice I have for A-rod is remember that your family will always be with you they are the only ones you can count on. So at least share some of the wealth you extorted from the Yankees with them; from the way they dress that doesn’t seem to be the case . . . . . . and for that . . . . . . . shame on you. Lawyers are going to milk you dry now but hey you got the bread and plenty of it . . . . . . so happy trails.As for us fans you just deliver on the field and stop admiring your failures and concentrate on the job at hand like Predroia, Manny, Bay, Mauer and other great hitters do and stop the vain and affected pseudo-reflexes you exhibit at the plate specially when you strike out . . . . . we already now them only too well . . . . just go up there and take your hacks . . . . . . . if you do that the ball will travel and you won’t hear much booing . . . . . . . at least not in the Bronx. 2009-02-08 02:00:33 Bruce4Real <forumuser@vmix.com> Bruce4Real: You... http://forum.newsday.com/forums/post/55031/ 55031 You may also remember that twice A-rod almost went to the Sux once before the opt-out and second after the opt-out so this would be a Sux problem and if that have had happened we know that nothing would have been written by this pompous and self-righteous media if that was the case; that’s why my approach about this is simply fu&k it and let’s get Manny signed . . . . . . . . then you’ll see the entire whining nation pissing blood including girlie Verducci.Tell me you whining nation that the reason why Varitek hits now like a Sissy is not th