Nick Swisher Enjoyed Home Run Derby
by Ed Valentine on Jul 13, 2010 8:34 AM EDT
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New York Yankees' outfielder and first-time All-Star Nick Swisher seems to enjoy everything he does. So it would figure that getting bounced out of Monday's Home Run Derby after the first round did not bother him.
"I didn't get blanked in the Derby," the Yankees' right fielder said. "I put up a respectable number, so that's good. I had such a good time today. It was a great experience. I had a lot of fun out there.
"I was looking around. I was so fired up. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do this. I'd definitely do it again."
Good for Swish. Hopefully, Joe Girardi gets him a few innings and couple of at-bats tonight.
Speaking of enjoying the All-Star experience, Alex Rodriguez has been to a bunch of these, but says this one is special.
"I'm just so happy to be here," Rodriguez said Monday. "Last year, I didn't like not being here, but I had gone through a lot of stuff. Being here gives me a lot of perspective of how different I am as a person and as a teammate from 500 home runs to hopefully 600 home runs. To find some perspective in that, it's pretty interesting."
Second baseman Robinson Cano is also thrilled to be playing.
"It's one of the best things that ever happened in my life," Cano told reporters after the selection. "It's going to look like we're playing back at Yankee Stadium. We're going to have all of our guys in there. It's going to be pretty exciting.
"I can't wait."
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I wouldn't blame Girardi if he left.
the guy’s hair has gotten so white in the time he’s been here, it’ll probably be see through by next season
Bye, Lee :(
Just glad Swisher enjoyed himself
And didn’t hurt himself. Hopefully that messing your swing stuff up is non sense, but Swisher was a real important to the Yankee’s first half with Cano theywere the most important hitters IMO. On a side note I am amazed at how much Swisher’s defense improved in one offseason.
Anyone know how long we have Swisher under contract for???
Since the face been revealed the game got real
through 2012
I don’t understand why this is supposed to mess up swings any more than BP, which is basically what it is, right?
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 13, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
King George in serious trouble
Via the WWL:
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has been hospitalized and is in serious condition, according to multiple reports.
WABC-TV in New York is reporting that Steinbrenner, the Yankees’ owner since 1973, suffered a massive heart attack.
According to the reports, Steinbrenner, who celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4, was taken to a Tampa hospital after emergency crews responded to his home Monday night.
shit
and right after Bob Sheppard too, I hope he’ll be OK.
"I'm looking at 600 as first base. I want to run right through it and use it as a platform and a spring board for more to come"- Alex Rodriguez
I can't see Girardi leaving
this is the job he’s always wanted, and he’s got one, maybe two, World Championships in three years with the team. Who chooses to walk away from that? If the Yankees don’t ask him back thats one thing, but I can’t see him choosing to leave the New York Yankees. He’s always said this is the organization he wanted to manage.
Hopefully Swish will get some time in the game today. With Beltre gone, I assume A-Rod will come in after Longoria is done and play the middle innings, so I’m looking forward to that.
"I'm looking at 600 as first base. I want to run right through it and use it as a platform and a spring board for more to come"- Alex Rodriguez
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This just infuriated me. At Wikipedia, George is not only listed as dead, but someone edited the page to say he’s a “dead mutha f***** businessman.” This is disgusting. Wiki needs to be barraged with reports of how offensive it is.
by jimitre on Jul 13, 2010 9:46 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I agree
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 13, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Classy
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 13, 2010 2:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
George just died
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/George-Steinbrenner-Dies-of-Massive-Heart-Attack-98314429.html
And so soon after Bob Sheppard- another bad day for Yankees fans. Right on the day of the All-Star game. I hope they do something to honor him today, because he’s the best owner in the history of sports.
"I'm looking at 600 as first base. I want to run right through it and use it as a platform and a spring board for more to come"- Alex Rodriguez
RIP Goerge
You were a great owner
"I dont want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant." - Kobe Bryant
Sure...
Giardi is gonna leave a team that is a WS contender every year for a team thats pretty much going to be in a rebuilding state…bullshit
Joe Girardi leaving?
Yeah.. no. I’m glad Swisher had a great time.. hopefully he gets a hit tonight.
"If you're a Yankee fan, or if you're not a Yankee fan - you have to admit, we're winners." -Paul O'Neill
Steinbrenner & Girardi
The Yankees should keep Joe Girardi for the foreseeable future. If God permits, he should last with the Yankees at least as long as Casey Stengel and Joe Torre, and maybe even as long as Bobby Cox, Tommy Lasorda or Walter Alston. Joe is the right man in the right place.
George Steinbrenner restored the Yankees to excellence and traded both Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich when a scandal threatened the morale of the team. Getting Tyson Ronan to sing “God Bless America” was a masterstroke after 9/11. He had his low points also, but he leaves the Yanks in excellent shape, all things considered.
I don't know about keeping him around for THAT long
We’ll see though
"If you're a Yankee fan, or if you're not a Yankee fan - you have to admit, we're winners." -Paul O'Neill
by Chris McKeown on Jul 13, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
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