Hawkins, probably tired of getting booed for trying to honor a man who played the game hard, is a hall of famer, and died trying to deliver humanitarian aid to earthquake victims, has decided to take number 22.
The reaction to Hawkins' wearing of number 21 was decidedly ungangster. I know O'Neil was a fan favorite, but come on, he's not Jeter, he's not Mo, he was never the face of the franchise or anything like that. Melky's a fan favorite, maybe his number should be off limit too.
I know O'Neil was a big part of those championship teams, but so was Tino, hell, Scott Brosius was a mad man when we played San Diego. Should all their numbers be retired? Of course not. The fans were wrong on this one, and booing a guy for honoring a veritable baseball hero is outright ridiculous. As a Yankee I pride myself on rooting for a class act of an organization, but the fans definitely fell short of that standard on this one.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Hawkins Going to Give Up Number
Peter Abraham is reporting on his blog that Latroy Hawkins is going to give up wearing jersey number 21 due to the negative response he has been getting from Yankee fans. If you're just catching on, the basic story is that Hawkins chose the number 21, which was formerly worn by Paul O'Niell. Hawkins chose it in memory of Roberto Clemente, which earned him points in my book.
I can understand having an emotional attachment to a player, but Yankee fans really acted disgracefully in this case. How are you going to boo your own player on opening day? This isn't Kyle Farnsworth. He hadn't even thrown a pitch, and yet because he chose to honor one of his idle's in Roberto Clemente, the fans decide to boo him, because of an imaginary insult to Paul O'Niell. Yankee fans always talk about how much class the organization has, but the way they acted was completely classless.
If someone out there wants to defend their booing of Hawkins, I would love to hear your argument, because it has me completely dumbfounded. Its not like Hawkins was walking around saying "Screw Paul O'Niell, I'm the real 21!".
I loved Paul O'Niell as a player. He had a canon for an arm, and his temper tantrums were legendary. He had a lot of fire in his belly, and wanted to play the game right. Whenever I see a player strikeout in a big spot and just walk away like nothing happened, I remember Paul O'Niell destroying water coolers and batting helmets. He had a lot of passion. If you want to honor Paul O'Niell, go to some Yankee games and cheer for the team he played so hard for.
O'Niell should have stepped in and squashed this thing himself, and I wonder if he is hurt by the team not retiring his number. The Yankees abuse retiring numbers. Don't get me wrong, many are legit, but when you have as many numbers retired as the Yankees do, you really need to be more selective before every player has to pick numbers in the 70's.
I can understand having an emotional attachment to a player, but Yankee fans really acted disgracefully in this case. How are you going to boo your own player on opening day? This isn't Kyle Farnsworth. He hadn't even thrown a pitch, and yet because he chose to honor one of his idle's in Roberto Clemente, the fans decide to boo him, because of an imaginary insult to Paul O'Niell. Yankee fans always talk about how much class the organization has, but the way they acted was completely classless.
If someone out there wants to defend their booing of Hawkins, I would love to hear your argument, because it has me completely dumbfounded. Its not like Hawkins was walking around saying "Screw Paul O'Niell, I'm the real 21!".
I loved Paul O'Niell as a player. He had a canon for an arm, and his temper tantrums were legendary. He had a lot of fire in his belly, and wanted to play the game right. Whenever I see a player strikeout in a big spot and just walk away like nothing happened, I remember Paul O'Niell destroying water coolers and batting helmets. He had a lot of passion. If you want to honor Paul O'Niell, go to some Yankee games and cheer for the team he played so hard for.
O'Niell should have stepped in and squashed this thing himself, and I wonder if he is hurt by the team not retiring his number. The Yankees abuse retiring numbers. Don't get me wrong, many are legit, but when you have as many numbers retired as the Yankees do, you really need to be more selective before every player has to pick numbers in the 70's.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Pettitte Calls Gomes a Sissy
The Good
Matsui has had an amazing start this season showing why we were foolish to think about trading him. He hit his third homerun of the season tonight, and knocked a couple runs in. Jeter had 3 hits tonight and knocked in a run showing that his quad injury is simply ungangster. Pettitte has pitched another quality game recording his second win of the season, limiting the Rays to 3 runs in 7 innings. Damon had a couple walks, and even Farnsworth had a good inning recording a strikeout while retiring the side. Chad Moeller has a couple walks as well, and has proven to be a serviceable plan B. The biggest surprise is how well Mariano has started the season. Not that I thought he'd get off to the same start as last season, but I definitely didn't expect him to be this sharp. That's his 5th save of the season.
The Bad
A-Rod, what's going on? Bases loaded 3-pitch strikeout? Get it together! Cano had some good at bats but no hits. I hope he does not continue in his slumping ways. Giambi is in the same boat as he went 0-4 bringing his season average below .100.
The Ugly
The Yankees loaded the bases three times this game and did nothing with it. They need to start capitalizing on these situations. I understand its cold and whatever crap excuses that have been used to explain their bad offensive start, but seriously, cut this crap out!
Respect Jeter's Gangster is for the Children
We at the "Respect Jeter's Gangster" blog have joined Johnny Damon's Homerun Club, which helps raise money for the Children's Health Fund. We will donate $1.00 for every homerun the Yankees hit this season. Tonight, Hideki Matsui, cared enough to hit one out. Hopefully, his Yankee brethren will follow suit tomorrow:
Melky Cabrera 2hr = $2.00
Alex Rodriguez 3hr = $3.00
Hideki Matsui 3 hr = $2.00
Bobby Abreu 1hr = $1.00
Jorge Posada 1hr = $1.00
Jason Giambi 2hr = $2.00
Johnny Damon 1hr = $1.00
Morgan Ensberg 1hr = $1.00
Robinson Cano 1hr = $1.00
Total = $15.00
For more information about Johnny Damon's homerun club or the Children's Health Fund, click on the links provided on the upper right hand side of our page.
Matsui has had an amazing start this season showing why we were foolish to think about trading him. He hit his third homerun of the season tonight, and knocked a couple runs in. Jeter had 3 hits tonight and knocked in a run showing that his quad injury is simply ungangster. Pettitte has pitched another quality game recording his second win of the season, limiting the Rays to 3 runs in 7 innings. Damon had a couple walks, and even Farnsworth had a good inning recording a strikeout while retiring the side. Chad Moeller has a couple walks as well, and has proven to be a serviceable plan B. The biggest surprise is how well Mariano has started the season. Not that I thought he'd get off to the same start as last season, but I definitely didn't expect him to be this sharp. That's his 5th save of the season.
The Bad
A-Rod, what's going on? Bases loaded 3-pitch strikeout? Get it together! Cano had some good at bats but no hits. I hope he does not continue in his slumping ways. Giambi is in the same boat as he went 0-4 bringing his season average below .100.
The Ugly
The Yankees loaded the bases three times this game and did nothing with it. They need to start capitalizing on these situations. I understand its cold and whatever crap excuses that have been used to explain their bad offensive start, but seriously, cut this crap out!
Respect Jeter's Gangster is for the Children
We at the "Respect Jeter's Gangster" blog have joined Johnny Damon's Homerun Club, which helps raise money for the Children's Health Fund. We will donate $1.00 for every homerun the Yankees hit this season. Tonight, Hideki Matsui, cared enough to hit one out. Hopefully, his Yankee brethren will follow suit tomorrow:
Melky Cabrera 2hr = $2.00
Alex Rodriguez 3hr = $3.00
Hideki Matsui 3 hr = $2.00
Bobby Abreu 1hr = $1.00
Jorge Posada 1hr = $1.00
Jason Giambi 2hr = $2.00
Johnny Damon 1hr = $1.00
Morgan Ensberg 1hr = $1.00
Robinson Cano 1hr = $1.00
Total = $15.00
For more information about Johnny Damon's homerun club or the Children's Health Fund, click on the links provided on the upper right hand side of our page.
Jeter, Humanitarian and Gangster
Pete Abe is reporting on his blog that it was none other than Derek Jeter who arranged for a private jet to take Joba Chamberlain to Nebraska to be with his ailing father. A classy move by a classy guy.
Having a parent in bad health is never easy, here's wishing Harlan, Joba and the rest of the Chamberlain family the best during a difficult time.
Having a parent in bad health is never easy, here's wishing Harlan, Joba and the rest of the Chamberlain family the best during a difficult time.
Monday, April 14, 2008
For Tomorrow...
Now that we're back...
We have something we've wanted to post for a couple days, and now that we're back on line we have something for all our readers that we are putting up tomorrow. So check back!
We have something we've wanted to post for a couple days, and now that we're back on line we have something for all our readers that we are putting up tomorrow. So check back!
Yankees Give it to Rays
The Good
Ian Kennedy gave up 3 runs over 6 innings of a quality start, and really that last run shouldn't have scored. 4 Yankees hit homeruns tonight including A-Rod, who went 4-5, Morgan Ensberg, Johnny Damon, on the road to having his first 30 homerun season, and Robinson Cano. That couldn't have been a better at bat for Cano who came into a tied game as a pinch hitter, and crushed one into right field to end the Rays rally, and put the Yankees ahead. Hopefully, this breaks Cano out of his funk. Mariano Rivera closed the game recording 4 outs, 2 of them strikeouts, and made them look easy. The Yankees got to Al Reyes who pitched like he got tasered last Friday night....twice.
Jeter returned to the lineup tonight and had a pair of hits and a pair of RBI's. Your gangster has been sorely missed.
The Bad
Brian Bruney was not sharp today. The first homerun he gave up was suppose to be high heat out of the zone, but instead was knee high and down the center. Upton knew what to do with that. Evan Longoria hit his first major league homerun off Bruney too. Billy Traber also gave up a homerun of his own. Between the two of those pitchers, they almost put the Rays back into the game. The Yankees could not score off Danny Glover to make this a more comfortable game.
The Ugly
Ian Kennedy took a line drive off his hip. He jumped on the ball and tried to make the out at first anyway, but it was too late. I respect his gangster, but it looked fairly painful. My favorite part of the game was when Evan Longoria took the 2-1 pitch low for ball 3 and ran to first. Kennedy started flashing a three to the umpire who eventually realized that Longoria only had 3 balls and called him back to the plate.
Respect Jeter's Gangster is for the Children
The Respect Jeter's Gangster blog has joined Johnny Damon's Homerun club, which helps raise money for the Children's Health Fund. We are donating one dollar for every homerun the Yankees hit this season. Today, the Yankees got ahold of 4, making up for their recent malaise that has hurt no one more than the children:
Melky Cabrera 2hr = $2.00
Alex Rodriguez 3hr = $3.00
Hideki Matsui 2 hr = $2.00
Bobby Abreu 1hr = $1.00
Jorge Posada 1hr = $1.00
Jason Giambi 2hr = $2.00
Johnny Damon 1hr = $1.00
Morgan Ensberg 1hr = $1.00
Robinson Cano 1hr = $1.00
Total = $14.00
Ian Kennedy gave up 3 runs over 6 innings of a quality start, and really that last run shouldn't have scored. 4 Yankees hit homeruns tonight including A-Rod, who went 4-5, Morgan Ensberg, Johnny Damon, on the road to having his first 30 homerun season, and Robinson Cano. That couldn't have been a better at bat for Cano who came into a tied game as a pinch hitter, and crushed one into right field to end the Rays rally, and put the Yankees ahead. Hopefully, this breaks Cano out of his funk. Mariano Rivera closed the game recording 4 outs, 2 of them strikeouts, and made them look easy. The Yankees got to Al Reyes who pitched like he got tasered last Friday night....twice.
Jeter returned to the lineup tonight and had a pair of hits and a pair of RBI's. Your gangster has been sorely missed.
The Bad
Brian Bruney was not sharp today. The first homerun he gave up was suppose to be high heat out of the zone, but instead was knee high and down the center. Upton knew what to do with that. Evan Longoria hit his first major league homerun off Bruney too. Billy Traber also gave up a homerun of his own. Between the two of those pitchers, they almost put the Rays back into the game. The Yankees could not score off Danny Glover to make this a more comfortable game.
The Ugly
Ian Kennedy took a line drive off his hip. He jumped on the ball and tried to make the out at first anyway, but it was too late. I respect his gangster, but it looked fairly painful. My favorite part of the game was when Evan Longoria took the 2-1 pitch low for ball 3 and ran to first. Kennedy started flashing a three to the umpire who eventually realized that Longoria only had 3 balls and called him back to the plate.
Respect Jeter's Gangster is for the Children
The Respect Jeter's Gangster blog has joined Johnny Damon's Homerun club, which helps raise money for the Children's Health Fund. We are donating one dollar for every homerun the Yankees hit this season. Today, the Yankees got ahold of 4, making up for their recent malaise that has hurt no one more than the children:
Melky Cabrera 2hr = $2.00
Alex Rodriguez 3hr = $3.00
Hideki Matsui 2 hr = $2.00
Bobby Abreu 1hr = $1.00
Jorge Posada 1hr = $1.00
Jason Giambi 2hr = $2.00
Johnny Damon 1hr = $1.00
Morgan Ensberg 1hr = $1.00
Robinson Cano 1hr = $1.00
Total = $14.00
Weekend Red Sox Series
The Good
Well, for starters Wang pitched a complete game 2-hitter giving up one homerun that in fairness should have been caught. Giambi came alive a little with two homeruns this series, and both Molina and Alberto Gonzalez stepped up with their bats. Cano had a couple hits and an RBI on the Saturday game but couldn't stay consistent. Mike Mussina pitched a pretty good game until he went after Manny. Ohlendorf and Bruney held things down in the bullpen.
The Bad
Phil Hughes lasted 3 innings for a second consecutive start, and the team as a whole could not get the big hit to save their lives. A-Rod was particularly awful in this stretch. Especially on that 3 pitch strike out to Papelbon in the 8th inning with two runners on and down by one run on Saturday.
The Ugly
Kevin Youkillis. That is one ugly looking dude.
Respect Jeter's Gangster is For the Children
The Respect Jeter's Gangster blog has joined Johnny Damon's homerun club, which helps the Children's Health Fund. We are set to donate $1.00 for every homerun the Yankees hit this season. We used to link to the Children's Health Fund page, but we believe that's what shut down our blog. That's right, charity got our blog shut down. Oh well, what can you do? Jason Giambi jacked a pair of homeruns over the weekend to help the cause.
Melky Cabrera 2hr = $2.00
Alex Rodriguez 2hr = $2.00
Hideki Matsui 2 hr = $2.00
Bobby Abreu 1hr = $1.00
Jorge Posada 1hr = $1.00
Jason Giambi 2hr = $2.00
Total = $10.00
Well, for starters Wang pitched a complete game 2-hitter giving up one homerun that in fairness should have been caught. Giambi came alive a little with two homeruns this series, and both Molina and Alberto Gonzalez stepped up with their bats. Cano had a couple hits and an RBI on the Saturday game but couldn't stay consistent. Mike Mussina pitched a pretty good game until he went after Manny. Ohlendorf and Bruney held things down in the bullpen.
The Bad
Phil Hughes lasted 3 innings for a second consecutive start, and the team as a whole could not get the big hit to save their lives. A-Rod was particularly awful in this stretch. Especially on that 3 pitch strike out to Papelbon in the 8th inning with two runners on and down by one run on Saturday.
The Ugly
Kevin Youkillis. That is one ugly looking dude.
Respect Jeter's Gangster is For the Children
The Respect Jeter's Gangster blog has joined Johnny Damon's homerun club, which helps the Children's Health Fund. We are set to donate $1.00 for every homerun the Yankees hit this season. We used to link to the Children's Health Fund page, but we believe that's what shut down our blog. That's right, charity got our blog shut down. Oh well, what can you do? Jason Giambi jacked a pair of homeruns over the weekend to help the cause.
Melky Cabrera 2hr = $2.00
Alex Rodriguez 2hr = $2.00
Hideki Matsui 2 hr = $2.00
Bobby Abreu 1hr = $1.00
Jorge Posada 1hr = $1.00
Jason Giambi 2hr = $2.00
Total = $10.00
Jeter and Respect Jeter's Gangster Are Back
Well that was unpleasant. Both Derek Jeter and the "Respect Jeter's Gangster" blog have been held out of their respective games for a time now, but they're respective gangster's have brought them back.
The short version of our deactivation story is this: Blogger.com's Cyberdine Model T-1000 Liquid Transforming Cybernetic Metal Terminator robots believed our blog was spamming the world. This was shortly after the Cyberdine system became self aware. Cyberdine attempted to shut us down, but it was fairly ungangster. They punked out, and now we're back up.
We have some catching up to do, so expect a lot of posts in a short burst.
The short version of our deactivation story is this: Blogger.com's Cyberdine Model T-1000 Liquid Transforming Cybernetic Metal Terminator robots believed our blog was spamming the world. This was shortly after the Cyberdine system became self aware. Cyberdine attempted to shut us down, but it was fairly ungangster. They punked out, and now we're back up.
We have some catching up to do, so expect a lot of posts in a short burst.
We're Back Folks!
So Blogger lifted their authoritarian sanctions against respecting Jeter's gangster. My brother can probably explain what exactly happened since he communicates directly with Blogger's attorneys and robots, but I just wanted to give everyone the heads up that we are back online and will be posting baseball and gangster related nonsense in no time.
Friday, April 11, 2008
What A Game!
Wang, who has traditionally had trouble with Boston, needed just 93 pitches to dispose of them tonight. Only two hits and one run allowed, that's pretty impressive against this Boston team.
Also important, though it may get overshadowed by Wang's performance, was Girardi's managing of the offense. We manufactured a lot of runs tonight with sac bunts and flys and the credit has to go to Girardi for not letting us wait around until Giambi hit a homerun, which he did eventually anyway.
Moving on to the next game, it should be interesting to see if Hughes, who I believe is pitching tomorrow, can rebound from his last start. He's got a tough offense to do it against so it will definitely be an uphill battle for the youngster.
Carl Pavano earned about $117,000 for today's game, which may be the only major downside.
Also important, though it may get overshadowed by Wang's performance, was Girardi's managing of the offense. We manufactured a lot of runs tonight with sac bunts and flys and the credit has to go to Girardi for not letting us wait around until Giambi hit a homerun, which he did eventually anyway.
Moving on to the next game, it should be interesting to see if Hughes, who I believe is pitching tomorrow, can rebound from his last start. He's got a tough offense to do it against so it will definitely be an uphill battle for the youngster.
Carl Pavano earned about $117,000 for today's game, which may be the only major downside.
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