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Post by maizeyanks on Oct 11, 2017 13:20:49 GMT -5
It's five days later and it still doesn't make any sense. You break the pitcher's rhythm, you wait and stall as long as humanly possible to end that damn inning.
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Post by inger on Oct 11, 2017 15:37:55 GMT -5
I have a hard time believing that Girardi's future with the Yankees (from management's side) is tied in any way to the wins or losses of any future games in 2017. I also don't believe that one single blunder of not checking a replay would be the decision-maker. The season is long, and there is a lot going on with a group of 25 human beings in a clubhouse situation as well as within the context of the working relationship that the manager and front office personnel maintain. If Joe is staying or gone per management, the decision has likely already been made. I can see a man deciding on his individual future after the season and basing that decision somewhat on the results from here on out in 2017. The Red Sox have just fired John Farrell after a 93 win season and a second straight AL East title. Sure, different circumstances for the Yanks as this was not supposed to be a playoff year for the Yankees in the slightest and clearly overachieved (something that will work in Girardi's favor). However, Girardi has officially proven that he is capable of single-handedly costing the team games on the biggest stage. While the former has got to count for something, so does the latter. Not to mention that it wasn't Girardi that hit 52 HR or 33 HR, or came back from a month long injury to hit 25 HR. I wasn't Girardi that made Severino a better pitcher than anyone anticipated this quickly, nor turned CC's career around...Those are the keys to the rapid rise of the Yankees... |
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Post by chsdawolf on Oct 11, 2017 23:06:34 GMT -5
Girardi's sins in Game 2 have been 100% forgiven.
Bring him back next season.
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Post by kaybli on Oct 11, 2017 23:07:30 GMT -5
I forgive you Girardi! Win the championship then retire! [rofl]
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Post by michcusejoe5 on Oct 12, 2017 7:01:44 GMT -5
Girardi's sins in Game 2 have been 100% forgiven. Bring him back next season. I dont know about 100% forgiven but a gutty performance by his players let him off the hook for the time being. |
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Post by greatfatness on Oct 12, 2017 8:28:12 GMT -5
Girardi's sins in Game 2 have been 100% forgiven. Bring him back next season. I dont know about 100% forgiven but a gutty performance by his players let him off the hook for the time being. They did, which is a great reminder that the players matter more than the manager and the manager has a discrete set of responsibilities. This was one of them. He's a smart guy. Hopefully he learns so he can execute better next time. Unless next time is when he's managing the Sox, in which case stay the course Joe. |
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Post by kaybli on Dec 16, 2021 3:10:47 GMT -5
Remember this moment? A nice thread to revisit.
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Post by rizzuto on Dec 16, 2021 4:05:28 GMT -5
Remember this moment? A nice thread to revisit. I didn’t remember ever advocating for anyone to be kicked in the nuts in my lifetime, but there it is.  How our mind unconsciously removes painful episodes is miraculous. There’s an old joke in Louisiana about two hunters (Boudreaux and Thibideaux) who get into a fierce disagreement over a disputed duck that both claim to have shot from their respective blinds. After several minutes of argument, Boudreaux has an idea to break the stalemate, challenging Thibideaux to a game of “Nuts.” Thibideaux has never heard of the competition, and Boudreaux explains in his thick Cajun accent that the two take turns kicking each other in the nuts, until one of them gives up. Whoever wins, gets to rightfully keep the duck. When Thibideaux agrees, Boudreaux elects to go first. Boudreaux then puts down his shotgun, removes his hip boots and heavy coat, roles up his shirtsleeves and pants’ legs and walks down the levy about twenty yards away. Then, with his head down, Boudreaux runs as hard as he can down the levy towards Thibideaux, leaps the last few feet with his right leg behind him and kicks Thibideaux squarely in the nuts, lifting Thib off his feet who is left writhing and howling in pain for several minutes on the side of the levy. Slowly and gingerly, Thibideaux struggles to his feet, stands to a stretch, takes a deep breath and wipes the sweat from face. Thibideaux then looks at Boudreaux straight in the eyes, his face red with anger and sneers menacingly, “Okay, Boudreaux, now it’s my turn!” Boudreaux then replies with a smile, “Naw, Thib, you win. Pick up your duck.” |
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Post by inger on Dec 16, 2021 12:40:02 GMT -5
Remember this moment? A nice thread to revisit. I didn’t remember ever advocating for anyone to be kicked in the nuts in my lifetime, but there it is. How our mind unconsciously removes painful episodes is miraculous. There’s an old joke in Louisiana about two hunters (Boudreaux and Thibideaux) who get into a fierce disagreement over a disputed duck that both claim to have shot from their respective blinds. After several minutes of argument, Boudreaux has an idea to break the stalemate, challenging Thibideaux to a game of “Nuts.” Thibideaux has never heard of the competition, and Boudreaux explains in his thick Cajun accent that the two take turns kicking each other in the nuts, until one of them gives up. Whoever wins, gets to rightfully keep the duck. When Thibideaux agrees, Boudreaux elects to go first. Boudreaux then puts down his shotgun, removes his hip boots and heavy coat, roles up his shirtsleeves and pants’ legs and walks down the levy about twenty yards away. Then, with his head down, Boudreaux runs as hard as he can down the levy towards Thibideaux, leaps the last few feet with his right leg behind him and kicks Thibideaux squarely in the nuts, lifting Thib off his feet who is left writhing and howling in pain for several minutes on the side of the levy. Slowly and gingerly, Thibideaux struggles to his feet, stands to a stretch, takes a deep breath and wipes the sweat from face. Thibideaux then looks at Boudreaux straight in the eyes, his face red with anger and sneers menacingly, “Okay, Boudreaux, now it’s my turn!” Boudreaux then replies with a smile, “Naw, Thib, you win. Pick up your duck.” 😂 |
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Post by kaybli on Dec 16, 2021 14:41:59 GMT -5
Remember this moment? A nice thread to revisit. I didn’t remember ever advocating for anyone to be kicked in the nuts in my lifetime, but there it is. How our mind unconsciously removes painful episodes is miraculous. There’s an old joke in Louisiana about two hunters (Boudreaux and Thibideaux) who get into a fierce disagreement over a disputed duck that both claim to have shot from their respective blinds. After several minutes of argument, Boudreaux has an idea to break the stalemate, challenging Thibideaux to a game of “Nuts.” Thibideaux has never heard of the competition, and Boudreaux explains in his thick Cajun accent that the two take turns kicking each other in the nuts, until one of them gives up. Whoever wins, gets to rightfully keep the duck. When Thibideaux agrees, Boudreaux elects to go first. Boudreaux then puts down his shotgun, removes his hip boots and heavy coat, roles up his shirtsleeves and pants’ legs and walks down the levy about twenty yards away. Then, with his head down, Boudreaux runs as hard as he can down the levy towards Thibideaux, leaps the last few feet with his right leg behind him and kicks Thibideaux squarely in the nuts, lifting Thib off his feet who is left writhing and howling in pain for several minutes on the side of the levy. Slowly and gingerly, Thibideaux struggles to his feet, stands to a stretch, takes a deep breath and wipes the sweat from face. Thibideaux then looks at Boudreaux straight in the eyes, his face red with anger and sneers menacingly, “Okay, Boudreaux, now it’s my turn!” Boudreaux then replies with a smile, “Naw, Thib, you win. Pick up your duck.”  |
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How our mind unconsciously removes painful episodes is miraculous. 