tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62751452011-04-21T21:58:35.425-07:00Zimmer's WayBaseball, music and lifeAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comBlogger381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1103300299997700642004-12-17T08:14:00.000-08:002004-12-17T08:18:19.996-08:00Is he or isn't he?
So, as of 10PM last night I was convinced that Randy Johnson would be appearing in pinstripes by tonight, now I'm not so sure. According to Jayson Stark at ESPN the deal was discussed before Adrian Beltre signed with Seattle and now the Dodgers are having second thoughts. To be honest I find that argument unpersuasive. I can't imagine that Paul Depodesto had no idea Beltre was Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1100205405271140422004-11-11T13:14:00.000-08:002004-11-11T12:36:45.270-08:00Fixing the Yankees
Moves I'd like to see this offseason:
Trade for Randy Johnson - this is a no brainer. The Big Unit is a nasty left hander who can easily neutralize any benefit Curt Schilling confers on the Red Sox. Brian Cashman is as creative as they come and he should be able to make this happen. I also have a funny feeling that the Big Unit would love to go up against Schilling and shut Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1100032160234927712004-11-09T13:26:00.000-08:002004-11-09T12:29:20.233-08:00I'm Baaaack........
It's been a while, so let's have a quick recap on what I haven't written about:
1. The Yankees lose four straight - still unable to form coherent thoughts about this. Although I'm in a state of denial I still find myself cursing Kevin Brown at random points throughout the day.
2. George Bush won, I meant to write cursing Keving Brown and George Bush at random points throughoutAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1090939552212212612004-07-27T07:40:00.000-07:002004-07-27T07:45:52.213-07:00A quick thought on A-Rod vs. Varitek
Despite the chest thumping of Red Sox nation and Curt "Cry Baby" Schilling, I do not think Varitek vs. A-Rod is the foregone conclusion most would think. First of all for all of Varitek's supposed toughness he challenged A-Rod wearing slightly more body armor than a cop in riot gear. Finally A-Rod is in top shape, has much less body fat than Varitek, and isAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1090939195354971302004-07-27T07:32:00.000-07:002004-07-27T07:39:55.356-07:00There's no justice. there's just, no justice..........
Paulie O's Warriors have hit a rough patch and have sunk to seventh place. Mostly because the Warriors were not able to survive a spate of mid-season injuries: Kerry Wood, Jake Peavy, Josh Beckett, Eric Chavez, etc. Since then I've got my pitchers back and have made a couple of trades to augment the offense: I traded Adam Dunn and Kenny Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1089906397193133942004-07-15T08:41:00.000-07:002004-07-15T08:46:37.193-07:00Jimy with on M, Jimy!
Jimy Williams' reign came to an end over the All-Star break, destroying one of the longest and best running jokes between me and Adam Levine. Oh well.
The move was hardly a shock, the Astros are under-achieving, something that boggles the mind on a team featuring Roger Clemens, Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell, three of the feircest competitors in the league. Part of their Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1089404766255214892004-07-09T13:19:00.000-07:002004-07-09T13:26:06.256-07:00Beautiful Night in the Bronx
Last night was a perfect night for baseball. The temperature was in the high seventies and there was a slight breeze that could be felt passing through the stadium. By game time the humidity had dissipated and there was no longer threats of thundershowers.
I didn't have much hope for the Bombers last night, Victor Zambrano has had the Yanks number this year, beating Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1089302684090649512004-07-08T07:59:00.000-07:002004-07-08T09:04:44.090-07:00It's been a while....
Yes, it's definatly been a while since I've had a chance to post anything. The combination of finals, writing competition and staring an internship has left me with little reserves for writing. However, I'm back so let's see what's been going on.
Baseball Observations
1. The Yanks are pretty much where they should be: they have the best record in baseball and they've put Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1082865382206693212004-04-24T20:46:00.000-07:002004-04-24T21:00:32.593-07:00Torre's Boner
I got to enjoy a break from studying at the stadium this afternoon. As I've been doing contracts for the past couple of hours, I'm going to keep this brief.
1. Was there an ordinance passed in Boston that bars shaving? What's with the facial hair coming from that city? I just got comfortable excepting that every Red Sox fan looks like a frat boy frozen in time, now we've got do dealAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1082647195182907922004-04-22T08:04:00.000-07:002004-04-22T08:24:02.686-07:00The quiet before the storm
This weekend is shaping up to be a dandy: Boston is coming to town for three games, and spring has finally parked herself in New York. I haven't seen many of the wonders of the world, but I'm pretty sure spring in Central Park is just as beautiful as any of them.
Unfortunately, thanks to the fine professors at Brooklyn Law School I will be inside and studying for most Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1081869307427825172004-04-13T08:07:00.000-07:002004-04-13T08:19:02.546-07:00 Bonds hits 660! and more random thoughts
I admit I had chills when Barry Bonds crushed his 660th home run. What kills me about Bonds is that he gets one, maybe two pitches a game that are in the same zipcode as the strike zone and he almost always kills them. I mean has there ever been a hitter who gets pitched around more than this guy?
On that note, while Roger Clemens did pitch brilliantly Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1081648847817141022004-04-10T18:52:00.000-07:002004-04-10T19:04:39.640-07:00Trouble in Paradise or Mt. St. George about to blow!
There ain't no way around it, over the past two days the Bombers have been U-G-L-Y! Malaise is one word to describe what's been going on in the Bronx. A more apt description may be stuck in syrup. The Yanks ain't hitting, ain't running the bases well and if your name ain't Vazquez or Brown, ain't pitching neither.
Some of the highlights from Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1081643819102981852004-04-10T17:23:00.000-07:002004-04-10T17:40:50.483-07:00The Countdown to the Eruption of Mt. George Begins Today!
First the bad news, the Yankees are officially in a funk. There's really no other way to describe the ineptitude that has plagued our pinstriped heroes since pretty much the beginning of the season. Other than the borstal breakout in the second game of the season the Yanks offense has been more dormant than dominant.
The other problem is Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1081364893344593942004-04-07T12:06:00.000-07:002004-04-07T12:12:00.543-07:00First Blockbuster Fantasy Trade
In my Vero Beach league I traded M. Lieberthal, JD Drew, Jim Edmonds, Damosa Marte and Wade Miller for Jorge Posada and Matt Clement.
I also picked up Adam Dunn to fill the extra roster spot. Talk about turning a weakness into a strength.
That's if for now, too busy listening to the new Modest Mouse album!Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1081364794411149312004-04-07T11:59:00.000-07:002004-04-07T12:10:21.640-07:00AL Preview
AL West
1. Oakland A's
2. Anaheim Angels
3. Seattle Mariners
4. Texas Rangers
NL Preview
NL East
1. Philadelphia Phillies
2. Florida Marlins
3. Atlanta Braves
4. Montreal Expos
5. New York Mets
NL Central
1. Chicago Cubs
2. Houston Astros
3. St. Louis Cardinals
4. Cincinatti Reds
5. Milwaukee Brewers
6. Pittsburgh Pirates
NL West
1. San Francisco Giants
2. San Diego Padres
3. Arizona Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1081020472732592902004-04-03T11:17:00.000-08:002004-04-03T11:31:34.153-08:00American League Preview
AL Central
1. Kansas City Royals - The organization made a fantastic decision in moving the fences back. The Royals have enough quality bats in Carlos Beltran, Mike Sweeney, Juan Gonzalez, Matt Stairs, etc, that the change in dimensions should not have a huge effect on the offense. The big impact will come in favor of this young pitching staff where Jeremy Affeldt could Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1080943640933417312004-04-02T13:57:00.000-08:002004-04-02T14:11:01.420-08:00American League Preview
AL East
1. New York Yankees - Did you expect someone else? They're simply too strong, too proud and too good to win less than 100 games. They're lineup is extra-vicious and Kevin Brown is a lock for 20 wins, Javier Vazquez and Mike Mussian could be too. Not to mention that between Mo Rivera, Paul Quantrill and Flash Gordon they've got the filthiest bullpen in baseball.
2.Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1080766287886839782004-03-31T12:40:00.000-08:002004-03-31T12:55:04.936-08:00Yankees shock pundits everywhere, and win first game!
Despite numerous articles on ESPN.COM and in the New York Times, Post and Daily News, not to mention various message boards and blogs the Yankees are not going to finish in last place.
Judging by yesterday's coverage one would have been led to believe that the Yankees were decimated by a plague, instead they lost one meaningless game.
I missedAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1080659985651610032004-03-30T07:11:00.000-08:002004-03-30T07:23:21.450-08:00There Goes The Perfect Season
If I had known that Tampa Bay was 3-0 for their last three opening days, including beating Pedro Martinez, I would not have woken up at 5 AM this morning. Actually, I don't mind the early AM hours, but I would not have woken up my beautiful, understanding and hopefully forgiving fiancee had I known of Tampa's peculiar ability to win on opening day.
The game can be Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1080582227205172022004-03-29T09:28:00.000-08:002004-03-29T09:47:21.610-08:00Yankees Announce Roster
With opening day less than 24 hours away, at least for New York and Tampa the Yanks have opened their opening day roster.
First the good news, Homer Bush, Darren Bragg and Joe Girardi did not make the roster. The fact that these guys were even in camp was more scary than funny. Girardi has been little more than a corpse since...oh, 1996/97. However, I think his presence Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1079543432090504512004-03-17T08:43:00.000-08:002004-03-17T09:13:50.390-08:00Draft Two
My second fantasy league, the Vero Beach League, had our draft last night. This is a five by five, head to head team of ten teams with the winner getting $600. (Second gets $300 and third gets $100). I also have the pleasure of knowing and being freinds with everyone in the league which makes this more interesting and more fun.
I ended up with the ninth pick. Which means that once Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1079117271038759322004-03-12T10:47:00.000-08:002004-03-12T11:19:23.950-08:00My First Fantasy Draft of the Season
The Carver High Fantasy League had our draft today. Before I go into my draft I'll give some basics. It's an eight team league, cumulative numbers, stats cats are R, HR, RBI, SB AVG., OBP., OPS., W, SV, K, ERA, and WHIP.
Positions are C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, U, SP, SP, SP, RP, RP, RP, P, P and two bench slots.
I had the fifth pick in the draft. I was Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1078598760465834732004-03-06T10:41:00.000-08:002004-03-06T10:49:03.216-08:00Spring Training: Game Two
In the first inning Derek Jeter won the disco battle with Alex Rodriguez as the cheering was noticeably louder when his name was announced.
Although the first two games have been home games, Jason Giambi has not been subject to the booing that Barry Bonds has. It also appears that Giambi's knee is better, even when fouling pitches off he seems to be doing so with more Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1078513168478408372004-03-05T10:54:00.000-08:002004-03-05T11:02:29.670-08:00First Spring Training Game
Well the sun rises on another season for the Bronx Empire. Not only does A-Rod look great in pinstripes he handled two chances flawlessly, one was a bad hop too.
Kevin Brown was clearly in spring training mode and gave up four singles, though only one was hard hit and the others were just ended up where the fielders ain't.
The hitters were also in spring training mode Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1078413981631097592004-03-04T07:21:00.000-08:002004-03-04T07:29:21.810-08:00Sorry for the unavoidable delay
A lot has been going on since I last updated this site, unfortunately a legal brief for my legal writing course sapped all of my abilities to use words in cohesive sentence structures.
ESPN broadcasted there first baseball game yesterday afternoon - Mets v. Dodgers. It was so good to watch a game again, I even managed to stay tuned in while the Mets pitchers were Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1076903720993747862004-02-15T19:48:00.000-08:002004-02-15T20:01:21.903-08:00More on A-Rod
Yankee fan aside, I can barely contain how much I'm looking forward to watching a Hall of Famer in the prime of his career. When I was younger I used to listen to my friend's father talk about Mickey Mantle. Now, I know that I'm going to be able to tell my children about the Yankee dynasty that I witnessed. However, that dynasty was built on the backs of a variety of fine players. Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1076861002850351792004-02-15T07:51:00.000-08:002004-02-15T08:05:58.546-08:00Best Valentine's Day Present Ever
The if has now been replaced by a when as the first and key word in the question "A-Rod becomes a Yankee?" No matter what anyone says this is a brilliant trade for the Yanks. They clearly can afford him, as General George actually believes in re-investing in his team. And, he is the best player, other than Barry Bonds, in baseball. Not only that, the Yanks are Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1076184739084495152004-02-07T11:56:00.000-08:002004-02-07T12:14:43.810-08:00Who Will Blink First
The most dangerous aspect to the Red Sox this year could be that they actually think they are good enough to win. Since the Yankees have started their latest dynasty there has been little doubt over who would finish first in the AL East. Sure, there were some spring predictions and early runs at first place by the BoSox. But, by mid-August, if not mid-July the Yanks be in Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1075825134597113802004-02-03T08:13:00.000-08:002004-02-03T08:25:45.093-08:00Oh my...
If I'm Pudge Rodriguez I'm seriously thinking about kicking Scott Boras' ass. Oh to have been a fly on the wall during this discussion:
Boras:"Hey Pudge how do you feel about repeating last year's feel good story and helping to turn around another franchise?"
Pudge: "Sure, sounds okay. Which team? The Orioles?"
Boras: "Detroit"
Pudge: "Come again."
Boras: "Detroit"
Pudge: "I'm sorry I Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1075483670552031322004-01-30T09:20:00.000-08:002004-01-30T09:30:03.920-08:00I'll Play Third Too
Inspired by Gary Sheffield's magnanimous offer, I too am willing to play third base for the Yankees this year. To begin with I've played third in numerous softball games over the past eleven years, so I'm not nearly as rusty as Shef would be. Secondly, I don't even need a salary, any internship I get this summer will provide me with three credits. While Brooklyn Law requires Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1075175034914197302004-01-26T19:24:00.000-08:002004-01-26T19:46:03.356-08:00Boonie We Hardly Knew Ya'
Aaron Boone's short but eventful career as a pinstriped third sacker appears to be coming to a premature end. Reports are that he tore his ACL and will miss the season. If nothing else this will help solidify his place in Yankee - Red Sox lore as Aaron Fucking Boone.
While Boone's career highlight will always be his home run off of Wakefield in Game Six, it is important Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1075088531809506972004-01-25T19:10:00.000-08:002004-01-25T19:44:18.873-08:00My Night at the New York Chapter Baseball Writer's Association of America
Tonight was like opening up a pack of baseball cards and finding that instead of being stuck on cardboard backing the players were real and appearing before me.
Upon walking into the lobby of the hotel we were greeted by the smile of Dontrelle Willis. He was surrounded by autographers who barely came up to his midsection Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1074626612926675142004-01-20T11:09:00.000-08:002004-01-20T11:25:32.810-08:00It's taken me a bit of time to gather my thoughts on Pete Rose's latest book, My Prison Without Bars, and now that they are somewhat coherent, here they are.
The biggest argument for letting Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame seems to be that on the merits of what he did on the field as a ball player merit his induction. The fact that Pete Rose is a liar, a gambler, a self indulgent asshole, and, Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1074284206958078752004-01-16T12:02:00.000-08:002004-01-16T12:18:41.436-08:00Friday Musings...
Ivan Rodriguez signing with the Detroit Tigers has to be the biggest joke ever. Talk about selling your soul. Imagine going from accepting a World Series trophy to playing for the worst team in baseball - yikes!
There's some speculation that the Yankees are going to sign Cuban defector Mael Rodriguez. Considering the questions surrounding every Yankee pitcher not named Mike Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1074095648500765462004-01-14T07:53:00.000-08:002004-01-14T07:55:59.483-08:00Roger's Un-retiring Party
There’s been a lot of hub-bub about Roger Clemen’s decision to end his two and a half month retirement to pitch for the Houston Astros. A lot of it seems to be based upon some notion that Clemens betrayed the Yankees and their fans. Admittedly that was my original take on his decision, however after some deliberation I’ve come to realize that this might just be a good Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1073446068185409502004-01-06T19:17:00.000-08:002004-01-06T19:28:07.570-08:00Some random thoughts...Alfonso Soriano reminds me of Nuke LaLoosh, not Hank Aaron. I think he needs to think less, and live by the following credo "See the ball, hit the ball."
I'm happy for Paul Molitor and Dennis Eckersley, however it's a crime that Bert Blyleven, Goose Gossage, Ryne Sandberg and Bruce Sutter are on the outside looking in.
Gary Sheffield once hit more home runs in Dodger Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1073271592494634032004-01-04T18:59:00.000-08:002004-01-04T19:00:10.866-08:00Wishing Andy was still in pinstripes.
As a baseball fan I’ve gotten used to change. Suddenly you’re favorite first baseman can’t quite get their bat around on the high heat, and he’s replaced by the hot new rookie out of Triple A. Or, the ace of the staff’s curve is no longer curving and there’s a shiny new free agent taking the mound every fifth day for your team. Through the years I’ve said Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275145.post-1073066780842335372004-01-02T09:55:00.000-08:002004-01-02T10:06:39.313-08:00Zimmer's Way is a mostly baseball blog with postings coming from a twenty seven year old law student who loves the Yankees. Along the way I'll also write about music, a secondary passion, and anything else that wonders through my mind. Part of my goal is to write with a passion that may occasionally override rationale, think more Ring Lardner and less Bill James. Not that I don't know, understandAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16557760694892242558noreply@blogger.com