Tag Archives: Mr. September

Yankee Double-Headline In NYT

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

From our Pinstripe Compare ‘n’ Contrast desk Call it Yankee tradition vs. Yankee contrition. First, the sad news, from Sunday’s New York Times: Bob Turley, Pitcher With a Blazing Fastball, Dies at 82 Bob Turley, a Cy Young-winning, right-handed pitcher … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1958 World Series, A-Roid, albatross, Alex Rodriguez, Bob Turley, Bullet Bob, Mr. September, New York Times, New York Yankees, Ring Lardner, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, World's Serious | 4 Comments

Dead Blogging The Biden/Ryan Debate

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

This ‘n’ that from last night’s laughably dubbed historic vice presidential debate: 9:15 The hardwatching staff arrives late, having taken our nightly post-prandial promenade with the Missus. Immediately notice two things: 1) Joe Biden is mugging for the camera like … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alex Rodriguez, Baltimore Orioles, Barack Obama, Cathaholic, Derek Jeter, historic vice presidential debate, Joe Biden, Mr. September, New York Yankees, Paul Ryan | 4 Comments

Finally! Mr. September Makes A Contribution! (Our Gala 2500th Post Edition)

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Alex Rodriguez, the Skunk at the Yanks’ Garden Party, didn’t stink up the joint at the Big Ballpark last night because Raul Ibanez pinch-hit for him in the bottom of the ninth and did this: And then in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ALDS, Baltimore Orioles, Mr. October, Mr. September, New York Yankees, Raul Ibanez, Reggie Jackson | 4 Comments

The Skunk At The Yanks’ Garden Party (Let’s Swing At Ball Four! Edition)

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Yankee Killer Alex Rodriguez did it again last night, fanning for the last out on what was decidedly ball four in Game 2 of the ALDS between New York and Baltimore. Before you start barking at the hardgrudging staff, let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ALDS, Alex Rodriguez, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball-Reference.com, Mickey Mantle, Mr. September, New York Yankees, Yankee Killer | 5 Comments

The Skunk At The Yanks’ Garden Party

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Mr. September is back. Yes yes – the Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 last night, but no thanks to Alex Rodriguez, who once again proved he’s not up to the post-season challenge, despite telling the Daily News the other day … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alex Rodriguez, Baltimore Orioles, Mr. September, New York Daily News, New York Yankees, October no-prize, World's Serious | Leave a comment

WSJ: A-Rod Is A-Okay

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Campaign Outsider

From our Late to the Party desk: Allen Barra in Thursday’s Wall Street Journal: Is A-Rod a Yankee Yet? Despite his 600 home runs, some New Yorkers remain skeptical of the baseball star. The reasons Barra cites: Rodriguez’s use of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A-Rod, Alex Rodriguez, Allen Barra, Made Yankee Fan in Boston, Mr. September, Wall Street Journal | Leave a comment