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Post by kaybli on Apr 7, 2019 19:29:58 GMT -5
One of the killer B's! What's Andrew Brackman up to? Glad you asked that question Kaybli, because it sent me to the archives. Based on a podcast interview from just last year (which I am unable to link to), it appears that Brackman has shifted into full retirement mode at the tender age of 33. He said he spends most of his time hunting and fishing and hanging with his friends. Sounds like something a country boy might do at age 14 or then again at age 70, but I guess he invested that $8 million or so he got as a contract/signing bonus very well. He stayed in Raleigh, NC, where he played baseball and basketball at NC State. He last pitched professionally in 2013 for the White Sox A affiliate. He made his major league debut for the Yankees on September 22 2011 and made his final appearance six days later. He pitched in three games, 2.3 innings and no runs allowed, so he has the lowest ERA in the history of the New York Yankees. Tied with many, I assume. His size alone, plus wishful thinking, made me hope we had a Randy Johnsoneque prospect here. Alas, it was not to be. Good info, pipps! Thanks!  |
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 7, 2019 19:33:13 GMT -5
Glad you asked that question Kaybli, because it sent me to the archives. Based on a podcast interview from just last year (which I am unable to link to), it appears that Brackman has shifted into full retirement mode at the tender age of 33. He said he spends most of his time hunting and fishing and hanging with his friends. Sounds like something a country boy might do at age 14 or then again at age 70, but I guess he invested that $8 million or so he got as a contract/signing bonus very well. He stayed in Raleigh, NC, where he played baseball and basketball at NC State. He last pitched professionally in 2013 for the White Sox A affiliate. He made his major league debut for the Yankees on September 22 2011 and made his final appearance six days later. He pitched in three games, 2.3 innings and no runs allowed, so he has the lowest ERA in the history of the New York Yankees. Tied with many, I assume. His size alone, plus wishful thinking, made me hope we had a Randy Johnsoneque prospect here. Alas, it was not to be. Good info, pipps! Thanks! [img src="//storage.proboards.com/6828121/images/GQenTev0hfkprTOBBlGu.gif" class="smile" alt=" "] Thanks for raising the question Kaybli. One of those little things I would not have thought of doing otherwise. Hmmm, wonder if I should look up Andy Stankiewicz now? Nah. You and Chi must hover over this board 24/7!! |
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 7, 2019 19:35:57 GMT -5
Well of course I had to look. Andy Stankiewicz has been the very successful baseball coach of Grand Canyon University in the WAC since 2012. A little more engaged than Mr. Brackman. And over a foot shorter!!
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Post by kaybli on Apr 7, 2019 19:41:16 GMT -5
Well of course I had to look. Andy Stankiewicz has been the very successful baseball coach of Grand Canyon University in the WAC since 2012. A little more engaged than Mr. Brackman. And over a foot shorter!!  |
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Post by inger on Apr 7, 2019 19:42:24 GMT -5
Well of course I had to look. Andy Stankiewicz has been the very successful baseball coach of Grand Canyon University in the WAC since 2012. A little more engaged than Mr. Brackman. And over a foot shorter!! Hmm. Made me look too. At least I get to verify that what you said is true...the Grand Canyon Antelopes. Truth be known, the United States has no antelope species. The misnomer of Pronghorn Antelope is correctly Pronghorn Sheep. They’re quite beautiful animals in my opinion. I get to see plenty of them out here in Colorado... I wonder if players would be equally motivated to play for the Grand Canyon Sheep? I feel a bit bad for the lads at the high school in Pueblo, playing for the Swallows...Could have been the Spitters, I suppose... |
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 7, 2019 19:47:36 GMT -5
Interesting fact on pronghorn, Inger. They are indeed beautiful animals that I have been privileged to observe in Wyoming and South Dakota and Colorado, mostly in national parks. The fastest mammal in the Western Hemisphere, but I am sure you knew that.
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Post by inger on Apr 7, 2019 20:26:42 GMT -5
Interesting fact on pronghorn, Inger. They are indeed beautiful animals that I have been privileged to observe in Wyoming and South Dakota and Colorado, mostly in national parks. The fastest mammal in the Western Hemisphere, but I am sure you knew that. I only know that I can no longer run them down... At one time I was able to run them down on nights with a full moon... (: |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 8, 2019 3:33:32 GMT -5
Benches clear in Pittsburgh and Puig tries to fight everyone:
I can't take any of the Pirates seriously with the uniforms and hats they are wearing. [img src="//storage.proboards.com/6828121/images/udcwFqPimnXDtjoTmoVL.gif" class="smile" alt=" "] |
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Post by rizzuto on Apr 8, 2019 7:19:16 GMT -5
Someone needs to give Puig a hug and a lollipop before every game.
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Post by michcusejoe5 on Apr 8, 2019 7:23:20 GMT -5
Benches clear in Pittsburgh and Puig tries to fight everyone:
I can't take any of the Pirates seriously with the uniforms and hats they are wearing. [img alt=" " src="//storage.proboards.com/6828121/images/udcwFqPimnXDtjoTmoVL.gif" class="smile"] Puig became an instant legend trying to fight the entire team by himself |
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Post by inger on Apr 8, 2019 17:38:45 GMT -5
One of the killer B's! What's Andrew Brackman up to? Glad you asked that question Kaybli, because it sent me to the archives. Based on a podcast interview from just last year (which I am unable to link to), it appears that Brackman has shifted into full retirement mode at the tender age of 33. He said he spends most of his time hunting and fishing and hanging with his friends. Sounds like something a country boy might do at age 14 or then again at age 70, but I guess he invested that $8 million or so he got as a contract/signing bonus very well. He stayed in Raleigh, NC, where he played baseball and basketball at NC State. He last pitched professionally in 2013 for the White Sox A affiliate. He made his major league debut for the Yankees on September 22 2011 and made his final appearance six days later. He pitched in three games, 2.3 innings and no runs allowed, so he has the lowest ERA in the history of the New York Yankees. Tied with many, I assume. His size alone, plus wishful thinking, made me hope we had a Randy Johnsoneque prospect here. Alas, it was not to be. I was thinking how wonderful it is to hear that Brackman is doing such a great job utilizing that college education that someone else paid for. What a waste of 6’ 10” of human flesh at age 33 to simply spend time hanging out with his buddies and massacring animals... C’mon you bum. Get a job!!! |
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Post by chiyankee on Apr 8, 2019 20:11:28 GMT -5
Breaking News:
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Post by kaybli on Apr 8, 2019 20:21:25 GMT -5
Go Chris Davis Go!
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Post by greatfatness on Apr 9, 2019 18:48:12 GMT -5
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Post by kaybli on Apr 9, 2019 18:53:07 GMT -5
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