I was on the subway today and I started to laugh when I thought about the Banter. I didn’t have time to post a recap of last night’s entertaining game and instead of being pissed or upset I just laughed about it. We’re worse than the old New York Times when you wouldn’t get the west coast box scores until three days later. Ha.
The Banter is like having a country house that you don’t go to so much anymore but you can’t get rid of it, it means too much. I’m just so busy elsewhere these days I don’t have the availability to maintain a steady posting schedule here. Don’t take it personally. It’s not you, it’s me.
That said, the reasons I’m not posting as much here are great—I’m busy and enjoying the hell out of my work. That doesn’t happen often so I’m appreciating that as much as I can.
Yanks back at it tonight, going for a third straight. Is that too much to ask?
Never mind the gorgeous weather!
Let’s Go Yank-ees!
Congrats, AB and thanks for leaving the door open and lights on! : )
I approve of the double digit runs and Ben Gamel's locks!
It was an easy call that Miller would give up his first run in the 8th. I like Andrew a ton and hope he's our main closer the next two seasons.
I'll be on stage teaching a sight reading and performance class tonight, then grabbing late night slices with a former student who's now a friend. Looking forward to reading the game tread later and hoping for a Yankees win!
GO BANTER!!! GO YANKS!!!
Been keeping an eye on the Indians at Astros. Now in the 15th inning, Cleveland is on their 10th pitcher.
Nailed!
Atta boy, McCann. D'oh to the plunk. Ouch.
Ouch
Alex, thanks for creating a great community! We're willing to share you with your other passions.
This is shaping up to be another stellar first inning by Pineda,
My man Michael does not look comfy out there tonight.
[6] Hear, hear!
Come on, Mike
Hicks mistimed his jump and then spiked his throw. Ugly.
Fuck!
Nice work, Mike. What. The. Fuck!
The Angels are looking for pitching, maybe see what we can get for Pineda.
Just when I was about to say lucky that it was not a grand salami....
Tex woulda scooped that.
Think it's time to watch the Nats vs Tigers. Zimmerman making first start against his old team.
Nice catch, Chase
Got one back
Headley with a hit with RISP! Got another back
Damn
Holy shit, I missed a real stinker of a first inning. I'm a little worried about Mike -- I hope this isn't a symptom of some secret injury.
And Belth, I am very glad to hear that the reason we don't get as much Banterfood as we used to is that you're loving work. That's just great, and well deserved.
Another plunking. I except a Yankee will wear seams tonight. And probably go on the DL
Phew
Headley drives me to drink.
Nerts
Hedley should be benched. Maybe AAA to see if he can find his stroke again.
Ara... scotch or vodka? I'm with dark rum tonight
I'd never admit to being at a Justin Beiber concert. Mostly because I'd never be caught dead at a Beiber concert
[29] ....context?
Well, not exactly a Quality Start, but not too discouraging for Mike.
Brett "I like to watch" Chauncy Gardner.
Just a nice cold beer for now, Gary.
Must
Cash
Them
In
Not exactly what I had in mind.
[35] That's What She Said...
Hey, think the Yanks could send Judge, Karprlian, Gary Sanchez, Ellsbury and $100million to the Angels for Mike Trout?
Meanwhile, Nats up 2-1 in top of 7th; Scherzer has 13 ks.
[30] apparently some player did a good deed at a Beiber concert I forget the details
[36] Isn't Bryce loose next year? Just spend the money on him.
[38] Duct tape.
The kid is exhausted. Let's just hope this isn't one batter too many.
Bryce is sign through 18. Word in DC is that Strasburg signing extention in his walk year makes it more likely that Bryce will sign with Nats too. Boros represents both.
Uh oh.
This inning is torture. Nobody on with two outs, and since then torture.
Goody got it
Not liking this
That's ungood.
[42] Oh, well, he's signed through this year, but then he has two arbitration years.
[42] Didn't Starsburg take the money early because he's already had TJ surgery? I'm sure Harper will test the water and get more than $40mil per year..
Oh, man. Ungoody.
Damn you, Cain!
Modammit! I hate Cain
Strasburg would have been the #1 free agent. He seems to like that the Nats put husband health first and didn't rush him back.
Fail.
Always good to have untested rookies in big situations rather than any one of the three ace relievers you have in the pen.
So right. 3 best relievers sitting in a key situation because they MIGHT not be available tomorrow.
Going back to Nats. Scherzer has 18 ks through 8, Nats up 3-1.
[55] 18! Man, hope he gets to 21..
Nice rip.
The Red Sox hit double digits for the third day in a row.
Leave Max in
19
20!
Boo, ground out!
Nats win 3-2. Scherzer ties MLB record with 20 ks in complete game.
[63] Awesome. Going to watch that tonight for sure.
Holy shite about wild eyes Max. That's freaking amazing. 20 ks. Hot damn!
Wow, Carlos still has gas in the tank
Blergh. I'm ending early. Night all
[0] Love the analogy, Alex. Thanks for leaving the keys under the mat. Please, don't ever sell this cottage. Our summers would suck anymore.