Not anywhere near as bad as Randazzo’s recent night. Go compare the two. Every ump sucks at calling games, which is why they should be replaced with technology. This wasn’t done years ago because we didn’t have the technology then. Now, we do– and it needs to be put to use. If and when they do implement such a system, I can’t fucking WAIT to see how Yanks win 115+ games the first year. The umpiring graphs we have seen have shown an average of about 15% horrible calls, give or take. Even if it was 5%, which would never fucking happen with any of these cataract patients behind the plate, that is still WAY too much, and could easily change the entire complexion of a game.
It would change the entire complexion of THE game. with computerized strike zones – batting averages & walks would sky rocket. Why would anyone swing at pitches not in the zone? For instance if you just had a BOX for pitchers to throw into – right away pitches like the slider would really be ineffective. A pitcher would have to prove he can throw strikes. It would be such a premium on control & all the fireballers with inconsistent control would be out of the game.
I’d bet a lot more Greg Maddux – Bret Saberhagen types would emerge
& the games would be much faster.
With a computerized box, it will be about 5 years before the call of elaborate pitching machines that can throw fastball right into box at 107 mph. This would then bring about a whole team of brett butlers who can lay down a bunt on a clean 107.
What is it with this new moron who posts painfully sarcastic bullshit under the captain’s name? It’s a waste of space and it’s not funny. Go take a class on sarcasm dude.
Sox will go 104-58 on the season. Every expert at (n)ESPN and FOX news predicts this. Book it.
Reports also say that John Lackey will lose 2 pounds by the end of his successful 2012 season. This may be correlated to the fact that his local KFC shut down this past month. Stay tuned for more drivel.
Tommy John, trampolines, the police, the FBI, Canadian Mounties, the girl in the T-Mobile commercials, the STD that I got from your mother, NOTHING can stop me!
Okay, where’s everyone on here who gave me a million thumbs down on Ichiro, who said he will never have a big night? Come out, come out, wherever you are! Fools… probably all far too young to remember when Ichiro broke onto the MLB scene.
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Mike Axxisa, Ace Editor in-chief August 11, 2012 00:40Reply
Ya know, I was a little concerned about Ichiro driving in 5 last night, and he has amazing numbers against today’s starting pitcher, so we’re gonna go ahead and stick him on the bench today.
57 Comments
96 Wins August 9, 2012 22:25
Injuries, throw at us, umps constantly fuck us. Still win in the 90′s.
Red Sox Organization's Excuse August 10, 2012 18:38
Our plethora of injuries is the reason we’re in 4th place.
Micky Three Nuts August 10, 2012 19:11
Yeah, the same shit happened the last couple of seasons! Go figure!
losses August 13, 2012 15:10
your plethora of losses is the reason you’re in 4th place
Brett Pedroia August 9, 2012 22:52
Come on! Come on!
Jerry Sandusky August 10, 2012 07:50
Bring it!
Chien-Ming Wang August 9, 2012 22:59
You guys need to make a few more shops making fun of the Red Sox. It’s a season for the ages up there.
Bill James August 9, 2012 23:37
Does. Not. Compute.
A kid born in 2002 August 9, 2012 23:04
I don’t get it.
A kid born in 1972 August 10, 2012 03:45
I don’t get it either.
Serious question August 10, 2012 08:33
Did you live under a rock?
Vin August 10, 2012 09:05
How in the world do people not get this photoshop? What the hell were you doing in the 1990s?
Bald Vinny August 10, 2012 11:00
Yoooooooooooooooooooo! Peeeeeeopllle!!!!!!!!!!!! Crawl out from under your fucking rocks!
Crawl out! Crawl out! Crawl out! Crawl out!
Crawl out! Crawl out! Crawl out! Crawl out!
Crawl out! Crawl out! Crawl out! Crawl out!
Vin August 10, 2012 13:49
I hope this is a reoccurring character on these comments.
High Irony August 10, 2012 15:39
Notice how no one actually explained the reference of four white guys in a suburb.
The Critic featurning Jon Lovitz August 9, 2012 23:05
Umpires….
THEY STINK!
A Red Sox fan from 8 years ago August 9, 2012 23:06
Curt Schilling laid me off.
P Gammons August 10, 2012 18:09
Jason Varitek sucked me off
The AL East August 9, 2012 23:06
Safe for one more night.
Dude August 9, 2012 23:10
If you guys thought Randazzo’s strike zone was absurd, look at Todd Tichenor’s: http://riveraveblues.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Hirok-Fister-strike-zone.gif per RAB
That's bad, but... August 9, 2012 23:19
Not anywhere near as bad as Randazzo’s recent night. Go compare the two. Every ump sucks at calling games, which is why they should be replaced with technology. This wasn’t done years ago because we didn’t have the technology then. Now, we do– and it needs to be put to use. If and when they do implement such a system, I can’t fucking WAIT to see how Yanks win 115+ games the first year. The umpiring graphs we have seen have shown an average of about 15% horrible calls, give or take. Even if it was 5%, which would never fucking happen with any of these cataract patients behind the plate, that is still WAY too much, and could easily change the entire complexion of a game.
Derek Jeter August 10, 2012 02:36
It would change the entire complexion of THE game. with computerized strike zones – batting averages & walks would sky rocket. Why would anyone swing at pitches not in the zone? For instance if you just had a BOX for pitchers to throw into – right away pitches like the slider would really be ineffective. A pitcher would have to prove he can throw strikes. It would be such a premium on control & all the fireballers with inconsistent control would be out of the game.
I’d bet a lot more Greg Maddux – Bret Saberhagen types would emerge
& the games would be much faster.
lets hope they do it within the next 5 years
Greg Maddux August 10, 2012 03:49
With a computerized box, it will be about 5 years before the call of elaborate pitching machines that can throw fastball right into box at 107 mph. This would then bring about a whole team of brett butlers who can lay down a bunt on a clean 107.
Let’s hope they do that!
Yankee Fan August 10, 2012 11:06
What is it with this new moron who posts painfully sarcastic bullshit under the captain’s name? It’s a waste of space and it’s not funny. Go take a class on sarcasm dude.
Casual baseball fan August 10, 2012 16:21
Even I know that batters swing at sliders because they “appear” to be strikes when coming toward the plate.
God yer dumb.
Mike Asxia August 10, 2012 18:10
Congrats! You have linked to the Number One Yankee Blog on the internet! Have a celebratory hot pocket made by my mom
Joe Girardi August 9, 2012 23:10
Time Welke and Bob Davidson, I put my fist in ‘em!
Joe Torre August 10, 2012 07:52
I don’t know what the problem is.
I got along great with the umpi. . .zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Doug Fister August 10, 2012 18:21
I can help you there.
Guerrilla Radio August 10, 2012 00:35
ALL HELL CAN’T STOP US NOW
Mop Up Man August 10, 2012 01:56
Best. Photoshop. Ever.
Whitney Houston August 10, 2012 07:48
Crack is wack!
But every other drug is fine as wine!
David Ortiz August 10, 2012 07:49
No, seriously, where is the banana?
Big Black August 10, 2012 11:08
I ate ‘em all! Remember? I have the Guinness world record for eating the most bananas in a minute (3).
Obama August 10, 2012 13:00
My wife is in a tree, eating it.
Valentine August 10, 2012 07:49
Don’t worry, Red Sox faithful! I’m a genius and I can fix it!
Theo August 10, 2012 07:50
Holy geez, that team is fucked! Why do you think I left?
-Genius
Yup August 10, 2012 09:06
Smartest move he made in 8+ years…
Eric Ortiz August 10, 2012 18:17
Sox will go 104-58 on the season. Every expert at (n)ESPN and FOX news predicts this. Book it.
Reports also say that John Lackey will lose 2 pounds by the end of his successful 2012 season. This may be correlated to the fact that his local KFC shut down this past month. Stay tuned for more drivel.
Joba August 10, 2012 08:05
Told you I’d be back!
Tommy John, trampolines, the police, the FBI, Canadian Mounties, the girl in the T-Mobile commercials, the STD that I got from your mother, NOTHING can stop me!
red Sox Nation August 10, 2012 08:54
Go fuck yourselves! We’re still the best!
New England Pats fan August 10, 2012 08:54
Yeah!!
Brett Pedroia August 10, 2012 09:06
I love come from behind…..wins.
Vince Lombardi August 10, 2012 11:23
Can we please change the name of the Lombardi trophy to the Belichik trophy?
Red Sox Organization August 10, 2012 18:18
We will not rest until order has been restored. And by order we mean another 86 year drought.
Doris From Rego Park August 10, 2012 10:36
*cough*
Call me Crazy August 10, 2012 13:26
…but it seems to me that the best chance the Yankees have to win 1-run games is to have Girardi ejected before the 7th
Ritardi August 10, 2012 13:53
A batter’s handedness is the most important stat available to today’s astute baseball manager.
Michael Kay August 10, 2012 18:19
Wins are most important in assessing a pitcher’s value, with bowls of soup consumed coming in at a close second.
Bexy August 10, 2012 18:24
Andy won’t be back for another month, time to comfort-eat my way through my emergency burrito stash #FML
Yankee Fan August 11, 2012 00:26
Okay, where’s everyone on here who gave me a million thumbs down on Ichiro, who said he will never have a big night? Come out, come out, wherever you are! Fools… probably all far too young to remember when Ichiro broke onto the MLB scene.
Mike Axxisa, Ace Editor in-chief August 11, 2012 00:40
Small Sample Size
Ivan Nova August 11, 2012 02:03
I’m gonna put in serious work today. Let’s do this shit!
Smart Guy August 11, 2012 08:48
fuck you i wont do what you tell me
Joe Girardi August 11, 2012 12:35
Ya know, I was a little concerned about Ichiro driving in 5 last night, and he has amazing numbers against today’s starting pitcher, so we’re gonna go ahead and stick him on the bench today.
Joe Girardi August 11, 2012 15:40
Back to back errors by Casey McGehee? That’s it, Nova! You’re outta here!!
Derek Lowe August 11, 2012 18:33
Remember me?