Colin Curtis Archives

Yes, I Know It’s Only ST But Still.

March 7, 2011

Wouldn’t you rather have A.J. throw another scoreless three innings, no matter when it is? He pitched well against the Phillies today and I’m a lot happier about it than if he hadn’t. The same goes for Meat Tray.

He didn’t give up a run in his three innings against the O’s in the second game tonight. Is he going to insert himself in the conversation for the #4 or #5 starter? No. Not in my humble opinion. He can put up goose eggs from now until the last day of camp, and he’s still not getting the job unless Nova/Garcia/Colon either get injured or have complete and utter meltdowns. But we do need a long man and we really haven’t had a good one since…Ramiro Mendoza. Well, hang on. Aceves was good until he got hurt. But Mendoza was one of the reasons the Yankees won those championships.

I’m sorry that Colin Curtis will be out a while. I haven’t heard the diagnosis of his injury – anybody know? – but I did read that he won’t be back any time soon. Bad luck. Whoever said the trick to spring training is staying healthy had the right idea.

Update: So Greg Golson is hurt too now? Sheesh.

Yes, I Know It's Only ST But Still.

March 7, 2011

Update: So Greg Golson is hurt too now? Sheesh.

Justin Maxwell Picked A “Pretty Good Player” to Copy

March 6, 2011

A lot has been said about Maxwell’s new batting stance and deservedly. It looks so much like A-Rod’s it’s scary. He got another hit today during the slugfest in Kissimmee, and I was thinking maybe he wasn’t such a bad pickup after all. At the very least he chose the right hitter to emulate if he wants to add more offense to his game. A-Rod, whom Girardi called “a pretty good player” today, is off to a hot start at the plate. Since Cameron Diaz was sitting there watching, I really hope people will stop yearning for the Kate Hudson days. They’re ovah!

It was hilarious how fascinated the Houston broadcasters were with Cameron. I was listening to the audio of the game on my phone, and it sounded like the guys in the booth had never seen a movie star.

“Look at that. She’s sitting in the first row behind Joe Girardi!”

“She gave Alex a standing ovation after he hit that homer!”

“She just bought herself another beer to celebrate!”

I kept waiting for them to get just as excited about the game, but it never happened.

One of the things that drove me truly mad about the announcers was how seldom they mentioned the names of the Yankees players (other than A-Rod, Jeter – the brand names, in other words). I heard about the great catches being made in the outfield (not counting Andruw Jones’s “I was blinded by the sun” miscue), but not necessarily which player made them.

“All the Yankees look alike,” one of the announcers actually said.

No, I’m not kidding.

Speaking of great outfield catches, poor Colin Curtis. He was throwing himself around the outfield as if his life depended on it and eventually threw himself around one time too many; he ended up with an injured shoulder.

Phil Hughes? Not a great outing, but so what. He and Russell Martin were getting used to working together, besides which it’s only spring training.

Btw, I’m ready for Mo to pitch. I hope it’s soon.

Justin Maxwell Picked A "Pretty Good Player" to Copy

March 6, 2011

“Look at that. She’s sitting in the first row behind Joe Girardi!”

“She gave Alex a standing ovation after he hit that homer!”

“She just bought herself another beer to celebrate!”

I kept waiting for them to get just as excited about the game, but it never happened.

“All the Yankees look alike,” one of the announcers actually said.

No, I’m not kidding.

Phil Hughes? Not a great outing, but so what. He and Russell Martin were getting used to working together, besides which it’s only spring training.

Btw, I’m ready for Mo to pitch. I hope it’s soon.

Nothing The Yankees Do Makes Sense To Me Right Now

February 2, 2011

As my friend and fellow Yankee fan, Brad Schreiber, said on my Facebook wall today, “Nothing makes sense.” Brad, btw, is the co-author of a fascinating new book about Jimi Hendrix. If you’re a music fan, check it out.

Today the Yankees traded for a kid named Justin Maxwell – an outfielder and once-prized prospect who struggled with the Nationals.

He was hurt and is now coming off Tommy John surgery and would, presumably, be a backup OF-er along with Andruw Jones (if the Yankees ever get around to officially announcing his signing). But don’t we already have guys like Greg Golson and Colin Curtis who could serve the same purpose? I mean, if you don’t make it as an outfielder with the Nationals, why would you suddenly become Bernie Williams?

I know, I know. Cashman has some sort of Plan. He’s stockpiling players so he can make a big trade for a starting pitcher down the road. We’ll see. For right now, however, I remain mystified.

So Let Me Get This Straight About Andruw Jones

January 20, 2011

The Yankees signed him instead of re-signing Marcus Thames because, unlike Thames, Jones can play every position in the outfield?

Okay, I get that he’s lost weight since his unfortunate stint with the Dodgers, but how confident will any of us be to see him out there? I wish him the best and hope he gets a hit every time he’s called upon. I just hope kids like Colin Curtis are ready to fill in if necessary.

Speaking of kids, Friend of the Blog Wendy alerted me to this story on the MLB web site about a terrific kid, an avid Brewers/Prince Fielder fan, who lost his life to a drunk driver. His family is trying to raise money to build a state-of-the-art field in Wisconsin in his honor, and you can help. Take a look – and grab a box of Kleenex while you’re at it.