My cable company actually added a channel that I can watch and like, Major League Baseball Network.
What they do is provide coverage from other networks, so yesterday, I saw a game from NESN, and I passed up a White Sox game, and a Mets game. Spring training games generally hold little interest beyond about the 3rd inning, because who cares about the guys that will probably never make it to the majors, unless it is my team. But the programming looks to be solid, with shows about some of the great World Series games in history, Today will feature the '61 with Mantle and Maris and the '63 with Ford against Koufax. The '59 Gogo Sox will also be on as they take on the '59 Dodgers.
This channel will probably be a favorite all season long. I do like that they will show games from other networks, so we should get a chance to see and hear some of the legendary hometown announcing teams.
Go Yankees
Monday, March 2, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Joba is starting on YES
The first televised game of the year is on YES today.
Joba is starting. I'll be back later after watching. The team is using a lineup pretty close to what I expect to see opening week with Nick Swisher in RF, Melky in CF.
In the middle of the first, Joba is getting hit pretty hard as he is a little wild high.
Go Yankees
Joba is starting. I'll be back later after watching. The team is using a lineup pretty close to what I expect to see opening week with Nick Swisher in RF, Melky in CF.
In the middle of the first, Joba is getting hit pretty hard as he is a little wild high.
Go Yankees
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
First Game of Spring
Due to the WBC, the games are starting earlier in the year than usual. A-Rod homered in his first at bat and journeyman pitcher Brett Tomko started for the pinstripers. Tomko is a non roster free agent invitee, hoping to catch on as a spot starter or long reliever. He tossed 2 strong innings.
The only other pitchers of note to throw were Veras and Igawa. Veras was in trouble most of the time, though he did get the win (as if that mattered.) Igawa had a decent, if unremarkable inning.
The next game is Thursday as Phil Highes takes the mound agianst the AL Champion Rays. I still have trouble typing that.
Go Yankees
The only other pitchers of note to throw were Veras and Igawa. Veras was in trouble most of the time, though he did get the win (as if that mattered.) Igawa had a decent, if unremarkable inning.
The next game is Thursday as Phil Highes takes the mound agianst the AL Champion Rays. I still have trouble typing that.
Go Yankees
Friday, February 20, 2009
News from Florida
About the only non A-Rod news of note out of spring training in Florida is that Wang faced some big league hitters and looked good. Bernie Williams was in camp, and batting against Wang, Bernie drilled a shot off him.
Bernie will be playing in the WBC for Puerto Rico.
Wang was interviewed after pitching and he said,
"It's normal," Wang said. "I don't feel anything."
Go Yankees
Bernie will be playing in the WBC for Puerto Rico.
Wang was interviewed after pitching and he said,
"It's normal," Wang said. "I don't feel anything."
Go Yankees
Monday, February 16, 2009
Spring Training camp opens
New acquisition CC Sabathia has thrown to Jorge Posada, and the early reports are that all is good.
Wang looks to be fully healed from his injury, and Joba is looking good. Pettitte will slip into the 4th or 5th spot in the rotation.
But Wang, to me, willbe one of the key's to the season. If he can return to his position as one of the premiere starters in the AL (back to back 19 win seasons, and last year was 8-2 before his June injury) the team is going to win easily.
With a little bit of luck, the Yankees could have 2 or more 20 game winners on the staff. I doubt they would be able to match the Orioles of the 70's with 3 every year it seemed, along with the 1971 squad with 4.
I'm feeling it. I just sent in my Yankee Fan Club Membershiop dues.
The team is loaded and ready to make up for last season's terrible finish.
Trivia question of the day
Can you name the 4 starters with at least 20 wins each on that 1971 Orioles team?
Go Yankees
Wang looks to be fully healed from his injury, and Joba is looking good. Pettitte will slip into the 4th or 5th spot in the rotation.
But Wang, to me, willbe one of the key's to the season. If he can return to his position as one of the premiere starters in the AL (back to back 19 win seasons, and last year was 8-2 before his June injury) the team is going to win easily.
With a little bit of luck, the Yankees could have 2 or more 20 game winners on the staff. I doubt they would be able to match the Orioles of the 70's with 3 every year it seemed, along with the 1971 squad with 4.
I'm feeling it. I just sent in my Yankee Fan Club Membershiop dues.
The team is loaded and ready to make up for last season's terrible finish.
Trivia question of the day
Can you name the 4 starters with at least 20 wins each on that 1971 Orioles team?
Go Yankees
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Brett Favre Retires
Yes, it's that time of year again, the annual Brett Favre retirement. But this time, he means it.
What is so different this time around? To begin with, his last year as quarterback of the Jets was a disappointment, to say the least. He did suffer an injury to his throwing arm, and is avoiding surgery. He is 39, which even lessens the chance of full recovery.
The Jets are now seeking a new QB, and the pool is rather sparse. But here is what will happen.
Come May, Brett will be back to help out the Jets as a back up QB. Just a transitional guy until the new young gun, whoever he may be, steps in. Would I put money on this scenario? No, but don't be surprised if it happens.
Go Yankees
What is so different this time around? To begin with, his last year as quarterback of the Jets was a disappointment, to say the least. He did suffer an injury to his throwing arm, and is avoiding surgery. He is 39, which even lessens the chance of full recovery.
The Jets are now seeking a new QB, and the pool is rather sparse. But here is what will happen.
Come May, Brett will be back to help out the Jets as a back up QB. Just a transitional guy until the new young gun, whoever he may be, steps in. Would I put money on this scenario? No, but don't be surprised if it happens.
Go Yankees
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Is A-Rod baseball's Britney Spears?
The parallels between them are pretty amazing. Both of them left marriages, both have done crazy crap, and well, they both had the same 'do.
As the A-Rod meltdown continues, one can only wonder just how bad the fallout will be.
At home, in Yankee Stadium, he'll hear a lot of insults, but on the road, well, it's going to suck to be him.
Two weeks ago, A-Rod was a can't miss HOF first rounder. Today, who knows what is going to happen? He claims he only used for a 3 year period, but if a player is a known cheater, why should he be believed? How long until he's doing bong hits with Michael Phelps?
I'm just disgusted.
He will be the punchline of comic's jokes for at least the next few months.
Go Yankees
As the A-Rod meltdown continues, one can only wonder just how bad the fallout will be.
At home, in Yankee Stadium, he'll hear a lot of insults, but on the road, well, it's going to suck to be him.
Two weeks ago, A-Rod was a can't miss HOF first rounder. Today, who knows what is going to happen? He claims he only used for a 3 year period, but if a player is a known cheater, why should he be believed? How long until he's doing bong hits with Michael Phelps?
I'm just disgusted.
He will be the punchline of comic's jokes for at least the next few months.
Go Yankees
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