July 17, 200422 yr We can talk about needing a bat. We can talk about needing bullpen help. But does anyone else agree that (at least for now) it does not seem like the magic is there? Last year, Jose Castillo does not make that play at 2B for the Pirates. Last year, every ball is 12 inches closer to Alex going in the hole. That combined with an invisible offense...it seems once we go down 3 runs we're done. I hold out hope the bats come around and the magic returns. If nothing else I hope this message forces me to eat crow and as soon as I post it, 5 run rally.
July 17, 200422 yr for the magic to arrive something needs to happen. a comeback tonight could bring the magic back. unfortunately we lost tons of magic that night we lost to san fran after being ahead 9-0 i think it was. san fran after that game has been on a nice tear.
July 17, 200422 yr What would REALLY inspire the team is if whoever is acquired wins the first game he is here for us.
July 17, 200422 yr until Josh is pitching like Josh, and AJ is pitching like AJ, we are a profoundly average team....that is what it will take to turn this around.
July 17, 200422 yr There is no question that the magic from last year is not there - that is why we won the World Series. I felt it at the beginning of the season that this team was going to be special. That said, I still feel that this team is a playoff team. But we have to start playing better. We are having a hard time advancing the runners - they dont all have to end up as run scoring plays. I would like to see us advance the runner from 2nd to 3rd more consistently. We arent doing that - like tonight. And we cant expect to rally every game from the 9th inning. We need to play with that kind of urgency throughout the game. But, if we dont get a good start, we arent going to win the game. Plain and simple.
July 17, 200422 yr I really don't know what we're gonna do but apparently, something needs to happen. We can't even get a winning streak going, we win a couple and then just lose again. We're NEVER gonna survive that in the NL East. I don't really think you can predict what this 'magic' will be, it just happens. Like no one last year would have known tht Cabs and DTrain would end up being worth so much to the team, you get the point. But we're running out of time.
July 17, 200422 yr Author I agree 100% on advancing runners and doing the small things. But think about this too. Last years team had Pudge, Lee, Hollandsworth and Encarnacion. This year that is Redmond, Choi, Conine and Cabrera. This is a much slower team. We will take the extra base less often (or should, hear me Miguel?!?!) We will steal less which means less runners in scoring position to score on the single. This leads me to the crazy thought...get ready to bash me for this.. Trade Castillo and Redmond to the Yanks for Posada (with much of the contract paid). Trade Penny to the Rangers for Texiera. Pierre Easley Lowell Posada Cabrera Texiera Choi Gonzalez I think the Yanks would love Castillo. Cairo has been doing well, but Castillo gives them a true leadoff hitter. They Yanks have Navarro to bring up in time at CA. The Rangers are rumored to be moving Texiera in the right deal. If you want to sign Pavano at years end, some payroll needs to be shed.
July 17, 200422 yr If lack of speed is such a problem why not break up the two leadoff men and bat one of them in the 6/7/8 hole as has been suggested by myself and a couple others?
July 17, 200422 yr I agree 100% on advancing runners and doing the small things. But think about this too. Last years team had Pudge, Lee, Hollandsworth and Encarnacion. This year that is Redmond, Choi, Conine and Cabrera. This is a much slower team. We will take the extra base less often (or should, hear me Miguel?!?!) We will steal less which means less runners in scoring position to score on the single. This leads me to the crazy thought...get ready to bash me for this.. Trade Castillo and Redmond to the Yanks for Posada (with much of the contract paid). Trade Penny to the Rangers for Texiera. Pierre Easley Lowell Posada Cabrera Texiera Choi Gonzalez I think the Yanks would love Castillo. Cairo has been doing well, but Castillo gives them a true leadoff hitter. They Yanks have Navarro to bring up in time at CA. The Rangers are rumored to be moving Texiera in the right deal. If you want to sign Pavano at years end, some payroll needs to be shed. 461296[/snapback] Penny may be traded for Teixeira, but no way do the Yankees do that deal. Even the Yankees know that Navarro is overrated considering they're trying to pawn him off on any team with an available starting pitcher.
July 17, 200422 yr Last year if we were down a few runs early you had this feeling they'd come back. I don't have that feeling this season.
July 17, 200422 yr I agree 100% on advancing runners and doing the small things. But think about this too. Last years team had Pudge, Lee, Hollandsworth and Encarnacion. This year that is Redmond, Choi, Conine and Cabrera. This is a much slower team. We will take the extra base less often (or should, hear me Miguel?!?!) We will steal less which means less runners in scoring position to score on the single. This leads me to the crazy thought...get ready to bash me for this.. Trade Castillo and Redmond to the Yanks for Posada (with much of the contract paid). Trade Penny to the Rangers for Texiera. Pierre Easley Lowell Posada Cabrera Texiera Choi Gonzalez I think the Yanks would love Castillo. Cairo has been doing well, but Castillo gives them a true leadoff hitter. They Yanks have Navarro to bring up in time at CA. The Rangers are rumored to be moving Texiera in the right deal. If you want to sign Pavano at years end, some payroll needs to be shed. 461296[/snapback] If lack of speed is a problem, why would you do this deal? I understand that you would be scrapping the speed for more power, but I am not certain that this is necessary. I also think that the Yankees dont deal Posada for Castillo and Redmond. What would they be left with for a starting catcher? And why Texiera? I bet we could snag Nix for cheaper.
July 17, 200422 yr our prayers will be answered when we get Carlos Beltrain...... 461917[/snapback] Choo Choo...
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