tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post8981736557952561327..comments2024-03-28T17:00:25.774-04:00Comments on The Greedy Pinstripes: Recap: Yankees 3, Rays 2Daniel Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-41768223292020858412016-04-25T16:21:39.851-04:002016-04-25T16:21:39.851-04:00Problem is Gardner is not a left fielder. His bat ...Problem is Gardner is not a left fielder. His bat doesn't support him in left field and neither does his throwing arm in a lot of stadiums. He's in left field because Ellsbury was signed, not because he is the best option. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-17186273761092521832016-04-25T14:20:19.948-04:002016-04-25T14:20:19.948-04:00When HEALTHY Brett is the best we have for left fi...When HEALTHY Brett is the best we have for left field, as of now. Daniel put it better than I did but the same goes for me...when he is in top shape and going well (the two always coincide it seems) he is very good for the team...and that is the bottom line, THE TEAM!Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-17514105965724737222016-04-25T09:35:47.695-04:002016-04-25T09:35:47.695-04:00And I don't remember ever labeling Gardner a s...And I don't remember ever labeling Gardner a star. I like him, he's a Yankee and he's gritty (which gets his ass hurt more times than not but still), but I am under no delusions that he's a star. <br /><br />And we don't need stars. Paul O'Neill wasn't a star and neither was Bernie, Posada, etc. etc. etc. not to compare them to Gardner. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-18439726414320037412016-04-24T20:21:24.491-04:002016-04-24T20:21:24.491-04:00hmmmm let's see Reed who thinks Brett is a sta...hmmmm let's see Reed who thinks Brett is a star???? Give you one guess? Maybe the guy who originally wrote the thread and I totally disagree with you which should be no surprise about his arm being stronger than Ellsbury.Ken Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248552174229519871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-34021973099244103452016-04-24T20:15:20.799-04:002016-04-24T20:15:20.799-04:00Hans, I know you didn't expect to agree with w...Hans, I know you didn't expect to agree with what I wrote but, I have a question for you; Who ever said Brett was a star? It wasn't me, that's for sure! He has a better arm than our CF'er. His arm is rated good...for a center fielder. I keep telling you, as a center fielder he is rated as very good. If he can stay healthy all year and not play as often as he has the last few years he will be a good player all year long.Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-63471198051496666892016-04-24T14:43:39.679-04:002016-04-24T14:43:39.679-04:00In the defense, again, not that I like him, player...In the defense, again, not that I like him, players are either acquired to take advantage of home field, or develop/alter their games to take advantage of it. Daryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/12405687520642126665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-88596990793442508152016-04-24T14:40:04.243-04:002016-04-24T14:40:04.243-04:00You guys all label him star. I think he is a caree...You guys all label him star. I think he is a career 262 hitter or there abouts give or take a few points either way. He's a decent ball player that has a weak arm. Great defender and again is a bi product of Yankee Stadium. Just look at his HR splits and you will see I'm correct. I haven't stated one fact on here that is incorrect. Ken Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248552174229519871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-62225763692008851002016-04-24T14:36:20.360-04:002016-04-24T14:36:20.360-04:00Reed I didn't expect you to agree with me anyw...Reed I didn't expect you to agree with me anyway so no harm no foul Ken Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248552174229519871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-47646520666401388872016-04-24T14:35:01.371-04:002016-04-24T14:35:01.371-04:00No arguing from me. My comment on Gardner's HR...No arguing from me. My comment on Gardner's HR is like saying that even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every once and awhile. You left out terrible base runner as well. Ken Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248552174229519871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-87711732279815327032016-04-24T08:45:32.565-04:002016-04-24T08:45:32.565-04:00You know I can't stand him, I think he is too...You know I can't stand him, I think he is too timid, but that ball was crushed. Stayed until the Gatorade was poured, too. <br /><br />And again, I bet Hans would like him more if he kept up those #s for a full season... It's 162 games, the point isn't to start strong, make the allstar game, then suck it July to September. Daryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/12405687520642126665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-54045889855098277512016-04-24T08:44:35.591-04:002016-04-24T08:44:35.591-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Daryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/12405687520642126665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-62346631038820862372016-04-24T00:15:08.516-04:002016-04-24T00:15:08.516-04:00Speed Kills but it also wears one down faster. The...Speed Kills but it also wears one down faster. The big problem is, he is a center fielder playing out of position in left field...a power spot for every team except ours.<br />When one compares him to other CF players he stacks up very well. And as Jeff pointed out, very well, being a smallish player he works much harder to do some of the things others do...although most, not as well as Brett. In Yankee stadium one should be a CF type player to play LF, Brett gets to many balls other LF would never reach or cuts off a hit to make it a single rather than a double. Using his speed so much and playing like there is no tomorrow also wears him down.<br />Actually, he is the type of player I would like on my team any day.<br />He is not a star and never will be, but he helps the team much more than he hurts them.Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-74783636348021976602016-04-23T23:43:23.564-04:002016-04-23T23:43:23.564-04:00P.S.-At least admit that he has mad skills for hal...P.S.-At least admit that he has mad skills for half a season!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687487174545518045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-34009339366390696632016-04-23T23:41:49.694-04:002016-04-23T23:41:49.694-04:00Since we haven't argued this subject in months...Since we haven't argued this subject in months, I'll indulge. But only in good fun! First, that was in the second deck buddy. That would have been out in any ballpark. Also, saying Gardner is a product of Yankee Stadium means you have to lump McCann in that same category. Check the numbers you love to manipulate if you don't believe me. As far as the second half collapse, you got me. I have no argument. I believe he plays 110% for as long as he can. He doesn't know how to pace himself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687487174545518045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-80293333490961674802016-04-23T23:09:34.616-04:002016-04-23T23:09:34.616-04:00Gardner a bi product of Yankee Stadium. Look at hi...Gardner a bi product of Yankee Stadium. Look at his HR numbers home and away, by the way he a half a season wonder as well. Dispute those thoughts Levin?Ken Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248552174229519871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-43922088586222315522016-04-23T21:22:18.076-04:002016-04-23T21:22:18.076-04:00My bad. I apologize. It was Hans I was trying to t...My bad. I apologize. It was Hans I was trying to tease. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687487174545518045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-24630017154865109402016-04-23T21:16:48.206-04:002016-04-23T21:16:48.206-04:00Jeff Levin...it is the other Ken that thinks Brett...Jeff Levin...it is the other Ken that thinks Brett is only a punch & Judy hitter. I, on the other hand, think he is a good player playing out of position.Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-60584449739838858462016-04-23T19:16:40.334-04:002016-04-23T19:16:40.334-04:00Wow, good thing Judy showed up. Just kidding Reed,...Wow, good thing Judy showed up. Just kidding Reed, I couldn't help myself! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687487174545518045noreply@blogger.com