OFFICIAL New York Yankees 2007 Season Thread

[Kevin]

You know.. IT would be nice to fucking score one fucking run passed the fucking 6th inn on the road... I'm just saying.. It would be nice....

[Kevin]

Game over.. Mo can only go this inn, and even if we score next inn.. none there is no one else. This team is really starting to bug me.. The offense is playin like its Oct...

[Kevin]

Memo to Torre.. Please, Please, Please, Please... DO NOT, run Bruney into the ground, like you have a habit of doing.. He is a great tallent, and will be needed deep into the season, And OCT.. thhhhhhhaaaaaaaaank you..

[Kevin]

The Giambino!!!!!!

[raulfd4]

he was due.

[Kevin]

Wow this defense is just top notch... top notch!!!

[ralphbxny]

1 out away and I still got 3 beers left in the 12 pack!!

[Kevin]

Great fucking work by Bruney.. NICE HEAD DEEEEEEEEK DBACKS!!! Don't take Cano and Wang for RJ, In 04.. AND RELEASE THIS MAN! NICE SCOUTING YOU HAVE!!!!

[ralphbxny]

Ok Rangers win, Yanks win I have a buzz....looks like a successful night....I just need my chick to get home so I can get laid!!

[Kevin]

Ok Rangers win, Yanks win I have a buzz....looks like a successful night....I just need my chick to get home so I can get laid!!

Don't forget, Devil and Met losses..!!!

[Bulldogcakes]

Memo to Torre.. Please, Please, Please, Please... DO NOT, run Bruney into the ground, like you have a habit of doing.. He is a great tallent, and will be needed deep into the season, And OCT.. thhhhhhhaaaaaaaaank you..

I think the bullpen is much deeper (and with power arms) than it's been in years. Bruney, Proctor, Farnsworth and Vizcaino. Thats four good guys for the 7th and 8th. Plus Myers and Henn for the occasional lefty. I just dont see them getting their arms blown out this year.
But the starters have to do their part, of course.

[lleeder]

I liked rereading Kevins posts starting from 12:45 on. He went from pissed, to concerned, to elated.

[Kevin]

I liked rereading Kevins posts starting from 12:45 on. He went from pissed, to concerned, to elated.

Yea, thats basically me, watching anyone of my teams..

[Kevin]

Pavano.. and Mussina on DL....


Shocking...

[HBox]

Pavano and Mussina just hit the DL. They recalled Chris Britton (Acquired in the Jaret Wright trade). The second call up was very interesting. They passed over the entire Scranton starting rotation and called up Chase Wright from Trenton who will start Wednesday. Wright was impressive in Spring Training.

Hopefully Pettitte can go long today as Torre doesn't want to use Proctor, Bruney, Farnsworth or Vizcaino. I can't see any circumstances under which he'd use Bruney or Farnsworth. Britton is already with the team.

[BoondockSaint]

When did he turn into Derek E-ter?

[Kevin]

The fantastic Yankee d continues....

[Kevin]

So weired seeing Jeter wearing anything but #2... This will be a hacky trivia question down the road.. What numbers has Jeter worn in his career...

[TheGameHHH]

Pavano and Mussina just hit the DL. They recalled Chris Britton (Acquired in the Jaret Wright trade). The second call up was very interesting. They passed over the entire Scranton starting rotation and called up Chase Wright from Trenton who will start Wednesday. Wright was impressive in Spring Training.

Hopefully Pettitte can go long today as Torre doesn't want to use Proctor, Bruney, Farnsworth or Vizcaino. I can't see any circumstances under which he'd use Bruney or Farnsworth. Britton is already with the team.

Is he starting Tuesday or Wednesday? I keep hearing tuesday

[HBox]

Is he starting Tuesday or Wednesday? I keep hearing tuesday

I thought Kim Jones said Wednesday but it appears it's Tuesday.

[TheGameHHH]

A-rod starting a huge rally there with a leadoff double.......Posada came up big too.

[Kevin]

A-rod starting a huge rally there with a leadoff double.......Posada came up big too.

HIP HIP JORGE!!!

[TheGameHHH]

HIP HIP JORGE!!!

i have yet to see that commercial with the volume on. everytime i see it im out at bars and people tell me, 'oh, heres that hysterical posada commercial' but it isnt as funny on mute.


great hit and run there with jeter and damon

[AngelAmy]

a rod said goddammit fucking cock sucker....so hot

[TheGameHHH]

Wow

[TheGameHHH]

that fucking sucks

[HBox]

Release the bum.

[AngelAmy]

that was fucking awful!!!!


theyre acting like they just won the world series


im repeating chat room lines

[oh_kee_pa]

isnt it wierd when you can feel a hr coming

[Bulldogcakes]

I want to hear Francesa say "Just give him the money" on Monday morning.

[Kevin]

I hope Scutero got aids running the bases

[Kevin]

isnt it wierd when you can feel a hr coming

Mo just didnt look sharp...

[King Hippos Bandaid]

It is High, It is Far, it is GONEEEEEEEE!!!
A Mammouth Meteor Shot by Marco
Ballgame Over

Yankees LOSE THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Yankees Lose

:king:

[Crippler]

Yankees LOSE THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Yankees Lose

HAHAHA...that one NEVER gets old...http://209.85.48.9/888/2/emo/MidFingerTwo.gif

[cougarjake13]

HAHAHA...that one NEVER gets old...http://209.85.48.9/888/2/emo/MidFingerTwo.gif

gets em every time

[MHasegawa]

marco scutaro rules, A's will win in new york twice this year against the yankees and mets.

[cougarjake13]

marco scutaro rules, A's will win in new york twice this year against the yankees and mets.

former met i may remind you

[AngelAmy]

Click for Arod cursing (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2022827921)


this isnt even fucking topical anymore because you tube is being an asshole and still hasn't put my upload through...you can hear stugot's show in the background but just read a-rod's lips he clearly says "god dammit, fucking cock sucker."

[Tenbatsuzen]

Click for Arod cursing (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2022827921)


this isnt even fucking topical anymore because you tube is being an asshole and still hasn't put my upload through...you can hear stugot's show in the background but just read a-rod's lips he clearly says "god dammit, fucking cock sucker."

AMy, you cut it off right before "Attack Face Delta", one of the worst Casino ads in history.

[lleeder]

isnt it wierd when you can feel a hr coming

I was listening in the car and Sterling said he was 1 for 20 and 0 for 3 for the game. All I could think was shit this guys due.

[TheGameHHH]

am i the only peron who thought Mo would get him out?

[HBox]

Another ESPN commericial with Jorge, this time also with David Ortiz. Even better than the last one. (http://sports.espn.go.com/espntv/espnShow?showID=SRDA)

[RingWraith]

Another ESPN commericial with Jorge, this time also with David Ortiz. Even better than the last one. (http://sports.espn.go.com/espntv/espnShow?showID=SRDA)


Now that was funny!!!

[spoon]

THE CURSE OF JACKIE ROBINSON STRIKES!!!

Mariano is done, as the curse has started and it's all over for Mo. He's the only dick who refused to pick a new number when they retired #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, and now he's going down! I love it, and you better believe it. Keep watching, he's done!

[Snacks]

THE CURSE OF JACKIE ROBINSON STRIKES!!!

Mariano is done, as the curse has started and it's all over for Mo. He's the only dick who refused to pick a new number when they retired #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, and now he's going down! I love it, and you better believe it. Keep watching, he's done!

when they retired jackies # 10 years ago he was not the only player to keep 42. I will check to make sure but I think there were 4 players that kept it until they retired.

Your such a hater!!!

[spoon]

when they retired jackies # 10 years ago he was not the only player to keep 42. I will check to make sure but I think there were 4 players that kept it until they retired.

Your such a hater!!!

Hey, at least we hate the neo-con repubs together!

[Crippler]

Snacks...you are right, he wasn't the only one. It was Mo & Mo...Rivera & Vaughn. Vaughn was already wearing 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson & anyone who tried to tell him to change it would have gotten punched in the forehead, he was quite passionate about it.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Snacks...you are right, he wasn't the only one. It was Mo & Mo...Rivera & Vaughn. Vaughn was already wearing 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson & anyone who tried to tell him to change it would have gotten punched in the forehead, he was quite passionate about it.

You mean strippers and burgers by "it" right?

[Crippler]

Of course.

[TheGameHHH]

THE CURSE OF JACKIE ROBINSON STRIKES!!!

Mariano is done, as the curse has started and it's all over for Mo. He's the only dick who refused to pick a new number when they retired #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, and now he's going down! I love it, and you better believe it. Keep watching, he's done!

keep saying it, one of these years its bound to be true.



hey, whos excited for Chase Wright tonight?!?!?! Whaaaaaaaaat?

[JPMNICK]

when they retired jackies # 10 years ago he was not the only player to keep 42. I will check to make sure but I think there were 4 players that kept it until they retired.

Your such a hater!!!

i thought the same thing too snacks, he is just the last one who has not retired yet.

good trivia question in a few years will be who was the last player to wear 42.

[Snacks]

Hey, at least we hate the neo-con repubs together!

that is correct and we hate some of the same yankee players.

[Snacks]

Snacks...you are right, he wasn't the only one. It was Mo & Mo...Rivera & Vaughn. Vaughn was already wearing 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson & anyone who tried to tell him to change it would have gotten punched in the forehead, he was quite passionate about it.

We discuss this often. When am I ever wrong??? NEVER!!!

[cougarjake13]

Snacks...you are right, he wasn't the only one. It was Mo & Mo...Rivera & Vaughn. Vaughn was already wearing 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson & anyone who tried to tell him to change it would have gotten punched in the forehead, he was quite passionate about it.


dont forget mets great butch huskey

also jose lima was allowed to wear it

man i know there were a few others but everything i find only says

and mariano riveria of the yanks is the only remaining active player

motherfuckers

[Kevin]

Arod Continues to be freakin amazing..

[TheGameHHH]

As 50 would say, A-Rod is on FIIIIIIRE!

[Bossanova]

Its good to hear some Yankee fans actually celebrating A-Rod

[Kevin]

As 50 would say, A-Rod is on FIIIIIIRE!

Its more like FIIIIIIYA... But boy is he.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Sterling: "A-ROD IS KILLING THE BALL LIKE A VIRGINIA TECH STUDENT!"

(uncomfortable silence from Waldman)

Sterling: "Too soon?"

Waldman: "Yup."

Sterling: "LeNature's vitamin water..."


fin

[Kevin]

Just killing Westbrook



And Tenbats








Too soon...

[HBox]

Is it just me or is the audio on Channel 9 fucking awful. I can't understand either of the announcers when the crowd gets loud and I can barely understand O'Neill at all.

[Bulldogcakes]

Sterling: "A-ROD IS KILLING THE BALL LIKE A VIRGINIA TECH STUDENT!"

(uncomfortable silence from Waldman)

Sterling: "Too soon?"

Waldman: "Yup."

Sterling: "Then I guess I should leave out the part about him hitting more than 33, huh?"




Fixed that for ya.

[Kevin]

How cool is it watching proud papa.. Wright pitched a decent game...

[Dan 'Hampton]

What is your pitching rotation for the weekend?
We got
Friday:Shilling
Saturday: Beckett
Sunday: Best 1-2 pitcher in baseball.

This isn't some backhanded question I really want to know.

Okay just checked
Friday Petitte
Saturday Karstens (Supposedly likely to be activated)
no one listed for sunday

[Kevin]

What is your pitching rotation for the weekend?
We got
Friday:Shilling
Saturday: Beckett
Sunday: Best 1-2 pitcher in baseball.

This isn't some backhanded question I really want to know.

No idea yet.. depends if Wang is going or not...

[cougarjake13]

No idea yet.. depends if Wang is going or not...

funny thing is the yanks will sweep

[Kevin]

funny thing is the yanks will sweep

As the Great Joe Benigno would say.. From your lips to Gods ears!!

[lleeder]

Since Petitte is the only sure thing this is what will happen. Yankees lose Friday. Russo hypes Yankees demise on Saturday morning. Yankees win the next two games.

[cougarjake13]

Since Petitte is the only sure thing this is what will happen. Yankees lose Friday. Russo hypes Yankees demise on Saturday morning. Yankees win the next two games.

i miss russo and his rants

[Kevin]

i miss russo and his rants

You do know wfan is streamed right??

[cougarjake13]

You do know wfan is streamed right??

yeh but i never usually get home until after they go off air

[Dan 'Hampton]

i miss russo and his rants

Loved him on they air the day of the victory parade in 04. Only outdone by Sterling signing off after game 7.

[JPMNICK]

Is it just me or is the audio on Channel 9 fucking awful. I can't understand either of the announcers when the crowd gets loud and I can barely understand O'Neill at all.

same here. their mix was horrible. all i heard ws crowd noise and could not hear either announcer.

[TheGameHHH]

No idea yet.. depends if Wang is going or not...

if everything goes well he's the planned starter though, no?

[HBox]

I don't think Wang will be ready by Sunday. They wanted him to get another rehab start later in the week. He wouldn't have enough rest to start by Sunday.

[TheGameHHH]

I don't think Wang will be ready by Sunday. They wanted him to get another rehab start later in the week. He wouldn't have enough rest to start by Sunday.

so do they give Wright another go?

[HBox]

so do they give Wright another go?

Probably.

[Bulldogcakes]

so do they give Wright another go?

We'll see. Wang was very sharp in his first rehab outing. Since he's throwing the ball, you might as well have him throw it for the Yanks, given the state of their rotation. But you might also like the idea of throwing a lefty at the Red Sox, and give Wright a go.

My guess is Wang. His injury was never that serious to begin with, it was a grade 1. On most other teams he would have been out a week to ten days, the Yanks are just always very cautious with these things because they can afford to be.

[TheGameHHH]

the wind is a little crazy tonight

[cougarjake13]

the wind is a little crazy tonight

a little ???

[TheGameHHH]

hahahahaha, A-rod's music up to the plate is 'This Is Why I'm Hot'?

[Kevin]

Looks like the bats are just starting to come alive, just in time for the Boston games..

[TheGameHHH]

A-Rod, again!!

[HBox]

Dammit. With the way the bullpen has been getting worked you have to at least let Igawa TRY and get through another inning. You have a fucking 7 run lead. If Igawa immediately craps the bed you can take him out. He's only thrown 92 pitches.

[TheGameHHH]

Dammit. With the way the bullpen has been getting worked you have to at least let Igawa TRY and get through another inning. You have a fucking 7 run lead. If Igawa immediately craps the bed you can take him out. He's only thrown 92 pitches.

agreed, i didnt understand the move when it happened. it seemed so logical to me to leave him in for another inning. then proctor comes in, while Kay lets us know he's appeared in 9 of 13 games so far.

the a-rod bashers have been so silent this season, what happened?

[Kevin]

agreed, i didnt understand the move when it happened. it seemed so logical to me to leave him in for another inning. then proctor comes in, while Kay lets us know he's appeared in 9 of 13 games so far.

the a-rod bashers have been so silent this season, what happened?

Weeeeeeelllll.. He did have his hr when we were up like 5 runs.. K'd with a runner on 3rd in he 1st...





















Kidding...



By the way.. Way to give your pitcher Igawa a ringing endorsement.. When asked by Kim Jones if Igawa was going to be good, from what you have seen.. He said, I don't know.. We will see later on.. And HBOX.. Thats Torre for ya.

[HBox]

And neither Proctor nor Farnsworth are getting anywhere near 100, let alone the upper 90s as usual. Procotr has been dealing with it, Farnsworth has not. And of course Villone was all but handed a spot in the bullpen but was so awful in Spring Training that Henn beat him out easily. Thanks for last year.

I predict Vizcaino will be useless this time next year thanks to Torre. Hopefully the bullpen depth will limit the body count this year.

[HBox]

Phil Hughes update: 6IP, 2H, 0BB, 0R, 10Ks tonight.

[Kevin]

Phil Hughes update: 6IP, 2H, 0BB, 0R, 10Ks tonight.

NICE!

[BoondockSaint]

Scott Boras just bought himself a yacht with a helicopter.

[JPMNICK]

that was a fucking monster shot by A-rod

[Tenbatsuzen]

I just screamed in my office.

I cannot believe this. I really cannot.

[Tenbatsuzen]

that was a fucking monster shot by A-rod

I was watching Yahoo PBP. It said Deep Center - was it into the section I can't say because of protests from Sharpton?

[JPMNICK]

A-rod is off the best start in american lead history... or say Mike and the Maddog just said.

[JPMNICK]

I was watching Yahoo PBP. It said Deep Center - was it into the section I can't say because of protests from Sharpton?

it was just in front of the 1st row of those seats, it kind of hit to the left edge of the wall in front of row 1. it was about 410 feet, if it was 420 it would have been in THOSE seats

[Tenbatsuzen]

Of course, HBox will complain because Rasner only went 4.1

[Crippler]

it was just in front of the 1st row of those seats, it kind of hit to the left edge of the wall in front of row 1. it was about 410 feet, if it was 420 it would have been in THOSE seats

Those seats?! F'n racist!

[JPMNICK]

Of course, HBox will complain because Rasner only went 4.1

i was suprised he was pulled so early too, he did throw a lot of pitches. Maybe they are planing to use him in middle relief on sunday in boston if needed

[TheGameHHH]

man, a-rod just doesn't come up clutch.........

[Kevin]

man, a-rod just doesn't come up clutch.........

I mean come on.. He could not even hit the black... choker!!

[lleeder]

Are you kidding me I was at work listening to Ron and Fez and the game back and forth. At the end of the game I turned it off to listen to some O&A I had recorded earlier in the day. I missed on of the best comebacks. Thank God for Yes's lack of programming. I'll be watching it tonight.

[Snacks]

man, a-rod just doesn't come up clutch.........

I know your only joking but you know when the playoffs come around and he strikes out rather then get a hit people will boo him. And when I say "but did you see what he did in the regular season?" all those jerkd off fans will say "but he doesnt do it when it matters".

Well it does matter now. If he doesnt do this shit now then the yankees dont make it to the playoffs. There are 9 players playing, if arod doesnt come through 8 others have the chance dont blame everything on the best player in baseball.

[cougarjake13]

man, a-rod just doesn't come up clutch.........

funny how this could be his last year and he's finally producing the way the fans wanted

[sailor]

funny how this could be his last year and he's finally producing the way the fans wanted

just be happy for him, the team, and the fans.

[cougarjake13]

just be happy for him, the team, and the fans.

i would be but he's prob gonna give a big F U to everyone, leave and say i finally performed well there, maybe even got a ring

and off to chi town he goes

[Snacks]

i would be but he's prob gonna give a big F U to everyone, leave and say i finally performed well there, maybe even got a ring

and off to chi town he goes

when hasnt he performed well? He was an MVP of the league as a yankee and has produced every year for this team. He just hasnt been clutch in the playoffs. He gets them to the dance and the rest of the team needs to carry them to win the WS. Thats how it is appreciate AROD for being such a great player and doing everything he can to get them to the dance.

[Kevin]

i would be but he's prob gonna give a big F U to everyone, leave and say i finally performed well there, maybe even got a ring

and off to chi town he goes

Na.. if he has a huge year... I am sure the Yanks will give him an extension..

[cougarjake13]

Na.. if he has a huge year... I am sure the Yanks will give him an extension..

yes but who's to say he'll want to stay ??/

[cougarjake13]

when hasnt he performed well? He was an MVP of the league as a yankee and has produced every year for this team. He just hasnt been clutch in the playoffs. He gets them to the dance and the rest of the team needs to carry them to win the WS. Thats how it is appreciate AROD for being such a great player and doing everything he can to get them to the dance.

the knock is that he doesnt perform in the clutch and thats what i was referring to

[Kevin]

yes but who's to say he'll want to stay ??/

I think if he has a huge playoff He will know that he is going to be treated great here.. He will always have a chance to win.. We have young guys especially pitchers coming up.. and he can't go any higher on endorsements than being a Yankee.. Plus he is a huge baseball history guy.. And who else would u want to break the HR record with, than the Yankees??

[Bulldogcakes]

yes but who's to say he'll want to stay ??/

He has. I know no one believes anything he actually says, but he's said repeatedly that either he performs well and gets the fans on his side, or "New York will run me out of town" and "Its up to the fans"

With the way he's performing, the fans have nothing to boo, and he's winning many over with these clutch HR's and walk offs. If you take him at his word, and not at the words everyone else is putting in his mouth for him, he'll be here next year.

Also, do you actually believe someone will give him MORE than 27 mil for the next 3 years? I dont.

[BoondockSaint]

Also, do you actually believe someone will give him MORE than 27 mil for the next 3 years? I dont.


It's not about the per year, it's about the total. 8 years for 160 sounds better.

[cougarjake13]

He has. I know no one believes anything he actually says, but he's said repeatedly that either he performs well and gets the fans on his side, or "New York will run me out of town" and "Its up to the fans"

With the way he's performing, the fans have nothing to boo, and he's winning many over with these clutch HR's and walk offs. If you take him at his word, and not at the words everyone else is putting in his mouth for him, he'll be here next year.

Also, do you actually believe someone will give him MORE than 27 mil for the next 3 years? I dont.

maybe it wont be the money

maybe he''ll take less to go somewhere if he still feels un wanted here

[Bulldogcakes]

I listened to that live on the radio. That was maybe the most unbelievable comeback I can remember the Yanks having EVER, and the greatest since the 86 Mets in the Bill Buckner game (Yes, Met fans. Yours was better since it was a WS game).

It was 2 outs in the 9th, they really had no business winning that game. Even after the Phelps HR and Posada and Jeter got on, I still thought it was meaningless. I didn't believe it was possible until Abreau got his his hit. I actually felt bad for A-Rod as he came to the plate, thinking there's NO WAY he can keep up his torrid April. He already had a rough day (0-4) and he's only human. I'm thinking "Fuck, he makes out here and half the place will go right back to booing him." And then. . . . . . . . . unbelievable. I sat in my car screaming for 5 minutes.

This is why we watch Baseball. You never know what the fuck will happen.

[Bulldogcakes]

maybe it wont be the money

maybe he''ll take less to go somewhere if he still feels un wanted here

Sometimes I wonder why I bother.

[lleeder]

I just watched the end of the encore of that game. Holy Shit!! They were down to the last strike of the inning 3 times. What a fucking amazing rally!!! A-rod topped it off perfectly but there was alot of clutch hits that added up. The last pitch Damon took was a close one too, not a ball but hard to take with 2 outs in the 9th. What a great game.

[Bulldogcakes]

It's not about the per year, it's about the total. 8 years for 160 sounds better.

Sounds like a pay cut from 27 per to 20 per to me.

[BoondockSaint]

Sounds like a pay cut from 27 per to 20 per to me.


Not to Mr. Boras. It's the exact same thing JD Drew did this year.

[cougarjake13]

Sometimes I wonder why I bother.

hey all im saying is it happens sometime

and i just like to argue the opposite point

[Bulldogcakes]

Not to Mr. Boras. It's the exact same thing JD Drew did this year.

No its not. Though I know everyone seems to think it is.

Wikipedia

2005-2006: Los Angeles Dodgers

In December 2004, Drew signed a 5 year, $55 million dollar contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which included an escape clause after the second year. Roughly halfway through the 2005 season, Drew's season was again cut short after being hit on the wrist by a pitch from Arizona Diamondbacks' pitcher Brad Halsey.

In 2006, Drew exercised his contract option clause, forgoing $33 million over the next 3 years to become a free agent. The Dodgers' General Manager Ned Colletti said in a teleconference that he was "surprised how it came down. Everything we had heard, everything that had been written led us to believe the player loved being here."[1] This was especially a surprise since a few days before, Drew had told an LA Times columnist on how happy he was in LA and that he was looking forward to the upcoming 2007 season.

[edit] 2007: Boston Red Sox

On January 25, 2007 Drew officially signed a 5 year contract with the Red Sox worth $70 million.

He opted out and got more money per year, not less.

[BoondockSaint]

No its not. Though I know everyone seems to think it is.

Wikipedia



He opted out and got more money per year, not less.


If A-Rod opts out he will get 8 years 160 as opposed to 3 years 81 million. Seems like 79 million more to me plus he'll probably have another opt out included.

[Bulldogcakes]

Humberto Sanchez gets Tommy John (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2843456)

Another injured Yankees pitcher, right-hander Humberto Sanchez, had elbow ligament-replacement surgery Wednesday and will miss the rest of the season.

Forget about this guy. Even when they come back the following year, they're not 100%.

From the same article about Pavano

Yankees starter Carl Pavano has a mild strain in his right elbow and is expected to begin throwing off flat ground within the week.

Pavano had an MRI exam Thursday that revealed the strain. The right-hander was placed on the disabled list Sunday, retroactive to April 10.

"He's getting treatment," general manager Brian Cashman said. "He's feeling better every day."

Pavano was scratched from his scheduled start last Saturday with tightness in his forearm. He felt the problem in his pitching arm during his start April 9 against the Twins and informed the Yankees afterward. He threw seven innings in an 8-2 win over Minnesota Twins, giving up six hits and two runs for his first victory since May 22, 2005.

[Snacks]

Sounds like a pay cut from 27 per to 20 per to me.

What you dont get is this. He should opt out b/c if he doesnt he will get 27 mill for the next 3 years after that he will be 35. He may feel he will not get a contract of 5 years 80 or 90 mil. So by opting out, he may get less per year but guarantee an extra 80-100 mil for the rest of his career. If he doesnt and gets hurt hes screwed.

There is a reason that almost every analyst has said he probably will opt out. Not just to leave but to get more money. I think he should opt out and go to the cubs. He has never been appreciated here. Right now everyone is loving him. Lets see what happens if he goes 1-15 and strikes out or pops up with a chance to beat the red sox this weekend. He will get booed the very first ab at home.

[JPMNICK]

see below

[JPMNICK]

[QUOTE=Bulldogcakes;1281698]I listened to that live on the radio. That was maybe the most unbelievable comeback I can remember the Yanks having EVER, and the greatest since the 86 Mets in the Bill Buckner game (Yes, Met fans. Yours was better since it was a WS game).



this was the ONLY time in yankee stadium history that it has been bottom of the 9th, 2 out, no one on, down by 3 runs and they have come back to win. every great yankee team, never happened before.

[HBox]

Humberto Sanchez gets Tommy John (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2843456)



Forget about this guy. Even when they come back the following year, they're not 100%.

From the same article about Pavano

Who throws off a mound first? I'd say it's even money.

[Kevin]

Who throws off a mound first? I'd say it's even money.

I will take that bet and Take Sanchez...

[Justice4all]

that was a fucking monster shot by A-rod

2 outs, bottom of the 9th and he steps up again. Twice in less then 2 weeks.



Dear all Yankee Haters,

UP YOURS!!!!

Sincerely,
The Fans

[Dan 'Hampton]

Arod is delivering for you guys... In april. If I'm you I worry more about the fact that Boras is his agent and not at all about what he says. The better he does this year the more it makes sense to opt out, like was said on here before and get a longer contract. Not bashing anyone here but those are the facts. And when you're making 20 mil a year you're not all that worried about endorsements. What national endorsements would he lose? The only one I can think of is his stupid baseball in a pepsi truck. I'm guessing he's playing SS on the northside next April.

[A.J.]

So do you think that Cleveland reliever is going to pull a Donnie Moore?

[Dan 'Hampton]

I'll apologize now for the horribleness that will be the sox uni's tonight.

[Bulldogcakes]

A-GOD!!!!!

BTW-Its really nice to hear O'Niell doing games again. I miss the guy, and he beats the shit out of Flaherty.

[HBox]

A-GOD!!!!!

BTW-Its really nice to hear O'Niell doing games again. I miss the guy, and he beats the shit out of Flaherty.

I hope you weren't under the impression that O'Neill is announcing tonight because it's Flaherty.

[Tully Blanchard]

Another homerun by Mr. Rod. Good show old boy, good show.

[HBox]

FFFFFFUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKK. So the Nieves era begins.

[Bulldogcakes]

I hope you weren't under the impression that O'Neill is announcing tonight because it's Flaherty.

I meant last night. I wanted to post that yesterday and forgot to.

[Kevin]

I hope you weren't under the impression that O'Neill is announcing tonight because it's Flaherty.

I can't tell the diff between Pauly and Flahrety.. They fucking sound identical.

[Bulldogcakes]

OMG this is getting scary. But I'll take it.

Lets see the A-Rod checklist
Hit in clutch-check
Hit when its close and late-check
Hit vs the Red Sox-check

Now he just needs a few against the Mets and few more in October and no one will be able to say boo.

[Tenbatsuzen]

My buddy: "This will be funnier when he fails in October."

Me: Yeah.

[Kevin]

OMG this is getting scary. But I'll take it.

Lets see the A-Rod checklist
Hit in clutch-check
Hit when its close and late-check
Hit vs the Red Sox-check

Now he just needs a few against the Mets and few more in October and no one will be able to say boo.

When does Arod start getting the Bonds treatment?? Or does Giambi and the rest prevent that??

[Bulldogcakes]

I can't tell the diff between Pauly and Flahrety.. They fucking sound identical.

Flaherty is a more uptight version of O'Niell. O'Niell is always torturing himself, which everyone around him seems to find amusing. Flaherty has no charm whatsoever.
You're right though, they do sound very similar. But I meant yesterday.

BTW-I think Pujols has the record for April HR's at 14. There's 10 days left, he could shatter it.

[Bulldogcakes]

When does Arod start getting the Bonds treatment?? Or does Giambi and the rest prevent that??

I dont know, but anyone who throws him anything low/inside or low/outside should have their heads examined. Most of his recent blasts have come on down/in and down/away pitches. When the league starts going upstairs again, we'll see if he can keep it up.

[Kevin]

My buddy: "This will be funnier when he fails in October."

Me: Yeah.

Not this year.. He has lost weight, doesn't give a shit.. And because of the loss of weight, his swing is faster..

[HBox]

Andy Pettite: 6IP, 86 pitches. Think he comes out for the 7th? I wouldn't be surprised to see Proctor.

[Kevin]

Andy Pettite: 6IP, 86 pitches. Think he comes out for the 7th? I wouldn't be surprised to see Proctor.

Not even Torre is that.. well, Torre.... Is he??

[Bulldogcakes]

OK, I'm not gonna complain about that yanking Pettite. 100 pitches, 2 men on, thats a good percentage move regardless of how it turns out tonite.

[Kevin]

Lets go get Yukolis out!!

[Kevin]

NICE! (Got a Lil worried with Arod dancin a bit..)

[Kevin]

Justa messily double..

[Bulldogcakes]

BOSTON -- Yankees catcher Jorge Posada left Friday's game at Fenway Park after four innings with a bruised left thumb and was taken for precautionary X-rays, which were negative. Posada is day-to-day.

Posada, 36, suffered the injury while catching a pitch from New York starting pitcher Andy Pettitte, the Yankees said.

He'll be fine.

[Kevin]

He'll be fine.

Hip Hip Jorge..

[Kevin]

What the fuck??? 2nd time, fucking it up for Andy.

[Kevin]

Nice work by Fucking Torre pinch running for Giambi

[johnniewalker]

I was kind of surprised they didn't walk a-rod with thompson due up next once he got down in the count.

[Kevin]

I blame this loss square on fucking Torre.. He pinch runs for Giambi.. And rushes Rivera in cold, when he has not pitched in 5 fucking days. fucking AWFUL!

[Bulldogcakes]

Amazing. Just amazing. Needed that one.

[Billy_Mays]

I think I'm not alone in hoping Torre is hit by a bus tonight.

[Dan 'Hampton]

We still need to burn those jerseys in centerfield. Ughck

[Kevin]

We still need to burn those jerseys in centerfield. Ughck

I will trade you Torre for them...


Then i'll burn them..

[Dan 'Hampton]

I will trade you Torre for them...


Then i'll burn them..

Uh yeah no thanks. We do need them for St Pats next year.

Why didn't torre leave myers in to face Manny and Drew. Thats where it went to hell.

[Kevin]

Uh yeah no thanks. We do need them for St Pats next year.

Why didn't torre leave myers in to face Manny and Drew. Thats where it went to hell.

He should have let proctor in.. You go lefty to lefty match up, when ur up 1 run or 2.. not fucking 4... That fucked the whole inn.. The entire inn got jumbled.

[BoondockSaint]

http://www.imgspeakers.com/_images/speakers/RussoChris06.jpg

[Kevin]

http://www.imgspeakers.com/_images/speakers/RussoChris06.jpg

Oh you know that glass of whine is going down well, in new canton connecticut..

[Dan 'Hampton]

proctor didn't fair well last year against ortiz 1/3 and 2/5 against Manny.
ortiz is 2/9 against myers. I think you gotta bring him in.

[johnniewalker]

proctor didn't fair well last year against ortiz 1/3 and 2/5 against Manny.
ortiz is 2/9 against myers. I think you gotta bring him in.

I hate to break it to you, but you don't usually judge a batter's success against a pitcher with 3 at bats or 5 for that matter.

[Kevin]

I hate to break it to you, but you don't usually judge a batter's success against a pitcher with 3 at bats or 5 for that matter.

Especially 2 Hall Of fame hitters..

[TheGameHHH]

in terms of players, just like we ride a-rod's highs we ride mo's lows. its no big deal, its april. 12 homers or 2 blown saves are still ok, its mad early. im just trying to keep an even keel right now, im upset Mo blew it tonight.......but thats baseball.

[Dan 'Hampton]

If you have Myers in the pen as a lefty specialist and you don't bring him in to face arguably the BEST LEFT HAND HITTER IN BASEBALL, then why the hell is he there? Ortiz a hall of famer? Thanks guys.

[Bulldogcakes]

I dont know what Flaherty was looking at last night, but he kept saying "Mo's stuff is fine, its just the location". True, he missed his spots on some pitches but I saw the radar gun at 89-91 MPH consistently for Mo. He's usually around 93-95. Not a good sign for a 37 year old pitcher with a slight build.

This could explain why he was working on his change up in spring training.

And why he was in such a rush to get an extension.

[Kevin]

Karstens eats dick

[HBox]

Ken Rosenthal: Chien Ming Wang doesn't go deep into games.

Chien Ming Wang threw 218 innings last year, 5th in the AL. As always, Ken Rosenthal has no fucking idea what he's talking about and pulls made up shit out of his ass.

[Bulldogcakes]

I guess nobody's surprised by the fact that the Yanks are about to get swept in Boston. What do you expect when half the team isn't playing.

Just couldn't afford to blow that 1st game. Oh well, its a long season.

I'm waiting for a "everything is great post" from HHH. I could use it right about now.

[lleeder]

Karstens eats dick

Even my wife said " This guy with the chicklet teeth sucks"

[Tenbatsuzen]

Ken Rosenthal: Chien Ming Wang doesn't go deep into games.

Chien Ming Wang threw 218 innings last year, 5th in the AL. As always, Ken Rosenthal has no fucking idea what he's talking about and pulls made up shit out of his ass.

A jew in the media? NO!

[BoondockSaint]

FACE! FACE!

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2004/10/31/1099231237_4494.jpg

[Kevin]

FACE! FACE!

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2004/10/31/1099231237_4494.jpg

Of course, he keeps his mask on, like a fag.

[spoon]

THE CURSE OF JACKIE ROBINSON STRIKES!!!

Mariano is done, as the curse has started and it's all over for Mo. He's the only dick who refused to pick a new number when they retired #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, and now he's going down! I love it, and you better believe it. Keep watching, he's done!

That's right, I quoted myself because it's over Johnny! Ahahahahhahahhaaa! And once ARod goes cold you'll be in worse shape then my broken Jays!! Ahahahahaha!

P.S. - Fuck you Baltimore!

[Kevin]

That's right, I quoted myself because it's over Johnny! Ahahahahhahahhaaa! And once ARod goes cold you'll be in worse shape then my broken Jays!! Ahahahahaha!

P.S. - Fuck you Baltimore!

Its more like the curse of Joe Torre on the Redsox payroll than anything else.

[lleeder]

That's right, I quoted myself because it's over Johnny! Ahahahahhahahhaaa! And once ARod goes cold you'll be in worse shape then my broken Jays!! Ahahahahaha!

P.S. - Fuck you Baltimore!

That curse works mad slow.

[Kevin]

That curse works mad slow.

He means because the Yankees put a plaque in monument park of Jackie Robinson, Sunday..

[spoon]

That curse works mad slow.

Nope. I mean it started on Jackie Robinson Day in MLB! He noticed that the rest wore it in tribute for that one day, but Mo was the only prick left who refused to give it up. Kick his ass from the clouds Jackie R! 0-2 with two BS since that day!

CURRENT SEASON STATS
Year W L G CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO SV HLD BLSV ERA
2007 1 2 6 0 0 5.1 6 5 5 1 2 5 0 0 2 8.44
Projected 11 22 65 0 0 55 65 54 54 11 22 54 0 0 22 8.44

[Don Stugots]

sorry spoon, but i know you enjoy the yanks losing but is Rivera not supposed to get old or were the yanks supposed to dump because is running out of steam. the guy is a first ballot hall of famer and if they did dump him you would be posting how the yanks pissed on him.


i am sorry to say that the hate the is showen to the team that i love, due to its history, is making me slowly stop watching the sport on the whole. in the grand scheme of life, i just cant see someone waking up in the morning and putting this hatred for a team on like it is a badge of honor. whats wrong with just watching the games and root for you team to win and not giving a shit what other teams do. i dont get happy when i see the Rays in last place. it makes me wonder what they are doing wrong. i dont want my team to dominate, i want to see compition.

[Bulldogcakes]

From ESPN

Matsui, placed on the 15-day disabled list April 8 with a strained left hamstring, is hoping to rejoin the Yankees on Monday.

[Dan 'Hampton]

You're lineup is tearing up the league. Our pitching has looked average against you and you're implying that the reason for the losses is Matsui? How does that work?

[Bulldogcakes]

You're lineup is tearing up the league. Our pitching has looked average against you and you're implying that the reason for the losses is Matsui? How does that work?

No, I'm implying that Matsui is coming back Monday.

Since you're a Sox fan, I'll guess you don't know just how many Yanks are out right now. Here's a list

Matsui
Damon
Posada
Mussina
Pavano
Wang


Thats 3/5 of the rotation and 3 starters. But thats part of the game, I'm not saying you guys wouldn't win or don't deserve to. I'd just like to see both teams face each other at full strength to get a better idea of where both stand against each other.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I'm giving your lineup amazing props.
I really see you guys tearing it up this season. When you spend for clemens that should help.

[Bulldogcakes]

I'm giving your lineup amazing props.
I really see you guys tearing it up this season. When you spend for clemens that should help.

I know everyone assumes that, but I dont see it happening. Clemens is old and I dont think he can handle the American League lineups at this point. The Yanks will bid, but just to drive up the price for the others.
The Yanks stockpiled on young arms in the off season, and I think they'll use them to swing a mid season deal, if necessary. CC Sabathia and Carlos Zambrano might become available, among others.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I know everyone assumes that, but I dont see it happening. Clemens is old and I dont think he can handle the American League lineups at this point. The Yanks will bid, but just to drive up the price for the others.
The Yanks stockpiled on young arms in the off season, and I think they'll use them to swing a mid season deal, if necessary. CC Sabathia and Carlos Zambrano might become available, among others.

Uh yeah I've been accused of saying something like that about your friday night starter and he sure looked like he turned the clock back 8 years. Learn something from the mets and avoid anyone with the last name Zambrano.

[lleeder]

Nope. I mean it started on Jackie Robinson Day in MLB! He noticed that the rest wore it in tribute for that one day, but Mo was the only prick left who refused to give it up. Kick his ass from the clouds Jackie R! 0-2 with two BS since that day!

CURRENT SEASON STATS
Year W L G CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO SV HLD BLSV ERA
2007 1 2 6 0 0 5.1 6 5 5 1 2 5 0 0 2 8.44
Projected 11 22 65 0 0 55 65 54 54 11 22 54 0 0 22 8.44

You know you can't project stats that way. If that was the case A-rod will have 116 hrs and 300 rbi by years end.

[lleeder]

W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV SVO IP H R ER HR BB SO
2007 0 2 12.46 5 0 0 0 3 5 4.1 7 7 6 1 4 3

Heres the stats of a closer who's on the DL right now is his career over too Spoon?

[BoondockSaint]

Is the color blinking on and off on anyone else?

[Kevin]

Matsusucka!!!!

[BoondockSaint]

Back to back to back to back.

[jetdog]

:laugh:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

[Marc with a c]

Back to back to back to back.

and a belly to belly to belly to belly

[Kevin]

and a belly to belly to belly to belly

We can't all give them up on one swin, like the mets do.

[BoondockSaint]

Now I'm starvin'. Earl, we got any gyro balls back there?

[HBox]

If only Andy Pettitte could pitch every day.

Oh wait, I think we're gonna see if he really can.

[Kevin]

Proctor again... This manager stinks on ice. He is so bad, he could be working for the Redsox

[BoondockSaint]

FACE! FACE!

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2004/10/31/1099231237_4494.jpg

FACE! FACE!

[Kevin]

FACE! FACE!

Yea, out scored us by only 3 runs with their best 3 pitchers going, against 2 aa rookies for us.. Not to mention an ailing Damon, no posada or Matsui.. Yea thats a face alright.. That was the most unimpressive sweep ever..

[HBox]

I have decided to rescind my complaints about Torre's bullpen management so far this season and will not criticize any further until the starters are back and putting together decent starts. The pitching situation so far has been a completely unmanageable mess and even if Torre handled it perfectly there would be only be marginal improvements. Pettitte and Wang will need to start eating innings. Pavano will too if he ever gets back. Those are the only three starters who can be counted on going long IMO. Igawa and Mussina seem like 7 inning max pitchers to me right now. The bullpen has gone from great to awful in less than a month and it's the fault of bad starting pitching.

Matsui's back tomorrow and he's needed. Cabrera has been hitting horribly, barely better than Mientkievicz. Let Matsui get back on track and don't worry about getting Melky playing time; he's gotten a lot so far. Give him some time to figure his bat out.

After the way this team has played I'm surprised they have this record. They need to pick it up and hope the bullpen can recover.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Hbox, do you think Wright's been scarred for life after that brutality?

[Kevin]

Hbox, do you think Wright's been scarred for life after that brutality?

I loved how Miller and Morgan called Torre a great manager, for taking out the kid.... AFTER giving up 4 hrs...

[Tenbatsuzen]

I loved how Miller and Morgan called Torre a great manager, for taking out the kid.... AFTER giving up 4 hrs...

Fuck Morgan and Miller. Every time Morgan smiles, he reminds me of a muppet. I can't remember which one. Oval-shape headed dumbfuck.

[HBox]

Hbox, do you think Wright's been scarred for life after that brutality?

I was scarred for life after that.

Seriously though, if Melky could overcome his nightmare series in Fenway I think Wright will be OK.

Here's the thing though: A reason Wright was brought up and the Yanks skipped all of the AAA starters was not just his impressive spring training and early season. He was already on the 40 man roster. None of the AAA starters were. Bringing up one of the AAA starters, all of whom are not only arguably better now but have better potential, would have required the Yanks to place them on 40 man roster and start their arbitration clock. That probably wasn't the deciding factor. None of the AAA pitchers at the time Wright was brought up were doing that well in AAA. But it is worth considering after tonight's spontaneous batting practice session broke out.

[Basedow]

Fuck Morgan and Miller. Every time Morgan smiles, he reminds me of a muppet. I can't remember which one. Oval-shape headed dumbfuck.

its statler, the muppett on the left of the balcony.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/ESDPHOTO/304413748_a6e0a613f0_o.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/ESDPHOTO/tx_joemorgan_all.jpg

[Bulldogcakes]

Michael Kay just announced the Yankee rotation for this week

Wang-Tuesday
Pettite-Wednesday
PHILLIP HUGHES-Thursday
Karstens-Friday

[Bulldogcakes]

I have decided to rescind my complaints about Torre's bullpen management so far this season and will not criticize any further until the starters are back and putting together decent starts. The pitching situation so far has been a completely unmanageable mess and even if Torre handled it perfectly there would be only be marginal improvements. Pettitte and Wang will need to start eating innings. Pavano will too if he ever gets back. Those are the only three starters who can be counted on going long IMO. Igawa and Mussina seem like 7 inning max pitchers to me right now. The bullpen has gone from great to awful in less than a month and it's the fault of bad starting pitching.

Matsui's back tomorrow and he's needed. Cabrera has been hitting horribly, barely better than Mientkievicz. Let Matsui get back on track and don't worry about getting Melky playing time; he's gotten a lot so far. Give him some time to figure his bat out.

After the way this team has played I'm surprised they have this record. They need to pick it up and hope the bullpen can recover.

I agree with every word. Minus A-Rod and this team would likely be around 5-12 instead of 8-9. But no team can lose 3/5 of its rotation and prosper.
I do however, think that if Girardi was managing the team they would be doing better. If for no other reason he wouldn't let his stars get treated like pin cushions. If Manny and Papi had a little fear at the plate, the REd Sox hitting could go to pieces. It amazes me that a team SO reliant on two hitters gets away with murder.

[Crippler]

Michael Kay just announced the Yankee rotation for this week

Wang-Tuesday
Pettite-Wednesday
PHILLIP HUGHES-Thursday
Karstens-Friday

Wow, I thought for sure they were going to keep Philip Hughes in AAA until at least June, but I guess no one could foresee all these injuries, bullpen innings, etc.

[Snacks]

I may have to pick Hughes up in my fantasy league.

[cougarjake13]

I may have to pick Hughes up in my fantasy league.

i already did in a few of mine

[BoondockSaint]

i already did in a few of mine

You need all the help you can get.

[HBox]

Good night everybody. Wake me up when Pettitte's pitching again.

[cougarjake13]

You need all the help you can get.

i know

[cougarjake13]

another a bomb for a rod

[Kevin]

hip hip double play

[BoondockSaint]

More cowbell.

[Kevin]

More cowbell.

No Met game?

[BoondockSaint]

No Met game?

Picture in picture, baby.

[Kevin]

Could Cashman have done a worse job putting this staff together??? Sign a aging Mussina for 2 years.. Sign this bum.. And he knew Pavano is a pussy, and did nothing to back it up

[Kevin]

Hip Hip, can't make a play at the plate

[K.C.]

I wonder if A-Rod mutters 'fuck Jeter' to himself everytime he trots around the bases.

Just amazing to watch...funny thing is, it still can't stop the Yanks race to the cellar.

[HBox]

I'm not going to knock Torre on the bullpen but what the fuck is Melky doing batting leadoff? Is a .200 average good enough for him? What could be the possible explanation for putting him in a position where he of all people could get more at bats than anyone else on the team? There's so many thing you could do. Bat Jeter 1 and Cano 2. Bat Abreu 1 and Giambi 3. Even though he draws one walk a month Cano is a better leadoff guy than Melky. At this point Melky shouldn't be anywhere but the bottom 3.

[Kevin]

I'm not going to knock Torre on the bullpen but what the fuck is Melky doing batting leadoff? Is a .200 average good enough for him? What could be the possible explanation for putting him in a position where he of all people could get more at bats than anyone else on the team? There's so many thing you could do. Bat Jeter 1 and Cano 2. Bat Abreu 1 and Giambi 3. Even though he draws one walk a month Cano is a better leadoff guy than Melky. At this point Melky shouldn't be anywhere but the bottom 3.

Only made worse by pinch hitting Damon for Phelps instead of Melky... Phelps has been hitting well, Melky, auto out.. Then he replaces Melky on the field, with Damon... Made no sense, what so ever.

[Snacks]

Arod was the blame for everything, now hes a god. Melky was the 2nd coming of christ now hes a bum. Torre was the greatest manager since stangel, now he doesnt know what he doing. There are so many other flip flops here except....


Jeter! Is he the only one who is off limits? He has 6 errors, and only 6 rbis this year. He has done nothing, but no one calls him out. Why is that? If this was Arod doing this there would be 50 more pages talking shit about how Arod sucks.

The amazing thing will be that Arod will have the greatest season of his career, win the MVP and the yanks wont even make the playoffs.

Who will be to blame. Torre? The pitchers, The GM? Steinbrenners ex son in law? (just b/c his divorce was a mind fuck not b/c he really did anything) Arod b/c he didnt pitch? Jeter? No never.

[Kevin]

Arod was the blame for everything, now hes a god. Melky was the 2nd coming of christ now hes a bum. Torre was the greatest manager since stangel, now he doesnt know what he doing. There are so many other flip flops here except....


Jeter! Is he the only one who is off limits? He has 6 errors, and only 6 rbis this year. He has done nothing, but no one calls him out. Why is that? If this was Arod doing this there would be 50 more pages talking shit about how Arod sucks.

The amazing thing will be that Arod will have the greatest season of his career, win the MVP and the yanks wont even make the playoffs.

Who will be to blame. Torre? The pitchers, The GM? Steinbrenners ex son in law? (just b/c his divorce was a mind fuck not b/c he really did anything) Arod b/c he didnt pitch? Jeter? No never.

So we can't bring up awful moves, and players hitting 200?? Yankees will most def make the playoffs.. They are 8-10 with 3 Sp out.. and the starting LF.. They will get healthy and roll.. Shit, The Redsox had their top 3 guys going, and they only out scored us by3.. With an abomination pitching staff.. Lets see how Hughes does.. If he is the real deal.. He and Wang, will stabilize the staff. Go watch what Jeter has done for the franchise.. And then you will know why he is off limits.

[johnniewalker]

Why bitch about a guy hitting .316 and has 17 runs this year? If you watched their games this year neither the offense or errors are the problem. Its just starting pitching.

[HBox]

Arod was the blame for everything, now hes a god. Melky was the 2nd coming of christ now hes a bum. Torre was the greatest manager since stangel, now he doesnt know what he doing. There are so many other flip flops here except....


Jeter! Is he the only one who is off limits? He has 6 errors, and only 6 rbis this year. He has done nothing, but no one calls him out. Why is that? If this was Arod doing this there would be 50 more pages talking shit about how Arod sucks.

The amazing thing will be that Arod will have the greatest season of his career, win the MVP and the yanks wont even make the playoffs.

Who will be to blame. Torre? The pitchers, The GM? Steinbrenners ex son in law? (just b/c his divorce was a mind fuck not b/c he really did anything) Arod b/c he didnt pitch? Jeter? No never.

For the record I have consistently defended A-Rod, was cautious in "annointing" Melky and have always been critical of Torre's bullpen management.

Jeter's role is not to drive in runs but get on base. And with an anemic bottom of the lineup and Damon being in and out of the lineup and inconsistent when in the lineup he hasn't had many chances to drive in runs. He is coming off a season when he deserved to win the MVP, is batting .316 and has a .389 OBP, has reached base in every single game and has a hit in all but one game. To place any blame on him with this kind of pitching suggests some sort of dementia.

[Kevin]

HA! Phillip Hughes grew up a Sox fan.. It will be great for Sox fans to know that one of their own, is helping The Yanks!!

[HBox]

Could Cashman have done a worse job putting this staff together??? Sign a aging Mussina for 2 years.. Sign this bum.. And he knew Pavano is a pussy, and did nothing to back it up

What other options did he have? Spend even more money than on Igawa on Ted Lilly or Gil Meche? Jason Schimdt? Barry Zito? The market was atrocious for starting pitching. Matsuzaka was the only pitcher worth it.

I think he did fine with the market. At least there are lots of options in the minors. If Hughes isn't ready there's Ohlendorf or Clippard or Jackson. If shit really gets bad they have trading chips below Hughes.

But I still hate Igawa's signing. I tried to be optimistic but I always felt like he couldn't make it. Even in his two good starts I was surprised he didn't get hit. I am petrified as to what the Red Sox will do to him this weekend.

[Snacks]

HA! Phillip Hughes grew up a Sox fan.. It will be great for Sox fans to know that one of their own, is helping The Yanks!!

he hasnt helped anything yet, he may actually hurt the yanks. I do think he should be ok. He is only 21 or so and never been called up. I am picking him up in my fantasy league hoping he does well.

I know it doesnt sound like it but I grew up a yanks fan and loved this team my whole life. I have just been so negative towards the team b./c I havent liked most of the free agent signings the past few years and how they try to buy a world series rather then build a team via draft and the minors like they did in the 90's.

I have also turned sour on the yanks b/c of fans who think they are entitled to a series win and who have bashed Arod. Arod is one of my favorite players in the league since 96. I hate how he isnt given credit but Jeter is a god. Now I understand Jeter has been a yank since 18 and has been a key to winning 4 WS but I have never liked him. Not b/c of basbeball but he used to date one of my ex's (no joke) He dated her before me and then we ran into him at a club and he tried to play the big shot. Its a long story but I did run into him a couple years later with another one of my gf's in little italy and we talked a little and left it alone. But he has always ercked me. (Yes there is probabaly some jelousy there)

[A.J.]

HA! Phillip Hughes grew up a Sox fan.. It will be great for Sox fans to know that one of their own, is helping The Yanks!!

Wouldn't be the first time:

Babe Ruth
Carl Mays
Sparky Lyle
Mike Torrez
Pedro Martinez
Johnny Damon

[Tenbatsuzen]

For the record I have consistently defended A-Rod, was cautious in "annointing" Melky and have always been critical of Torre's bullpen management.

Jeter's role is not to drive in runs but get on base. And with an anemic bottom of the lineup and Damon being in and out of the lineup and inconsistent when in the lineup he hasn't had many chances to drive in runs. He is coming off a season when he deserved to win the MVP, is batting .316 and has a .389 OBP, has reached base in every single game and has a hit in all but one game. To place any blame on him with this kind of pitching suggests some sort of dementia.

QFT. Speaking of dementia, I saw some new Belbin pics the other day. BRING BACK THE TANITH AVATARS.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Wouldn't be the first time:

Babe Ruth
Carl Mays
Sparky Lyle
Mike Torrez
Pedro Martinez
Johnny Damon


I just caught that. Well played.

[A.J.]

I just caught that. Well played.

Thanks.

Actually, for all the hype over Dice-K making his debut, I've been looking forward to seeing Hughes pitch.

[HBox]

QFT. Speaking of dementia, I saw some new Belbin pics the other day. BRING BACK THE TANITH AVATARS.

I can't fit any of them anymore since the board changed. Here's this though:

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5300/img1360vb3.jpg

[Bulldogcakes]

Arod was the blame for everything, now hes a god. Melky was the 2nd coming of christ now hes a bum. Torre was the greatest manager since stangel, now he doesnt know what he doing. There are so many other flip flops here except....


Jeter! Is he the only one who is off limits? He has 6 errors, and only 6 rbis this year. He has done nothing, but no one calls him out. Why is that? If this was Arod doing this there would be 50 more pages talking shit about how Arod sucks.

The amazing thing will be that Arod will have the greatest season of his career, win the MVP and the yanks wont even make the playoffs.

Who will be to blame. Torre? The pitchers, The GM? Steinbrenners ex son in law? (just b/c his divorce was a mind fuck not b/c he really did anything) Arod b/c he didnt pitch? Jeter? No never.

OK . . . . .lets get this straight. According to you, if a Yankee fan criticizes a player, he's a flip flopper. And if he DOESN'T criticize a player he's playing favorites. So no matter what the Yankee fan does he's wrong, just for different reasons. Sounds fair to me.

This is why I keep telling H-Box not to give a shit what Yankee haters think.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I can't fit any of them anymore since the board changed. Here's this though:

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5300/img1360vb3.jpg

Uh... is she on trial on Krypton on something?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Uh, who is doing color tonight?

[Bulldogcakes]

What other options did he have? Spend even more money than on Igawa on Ted Lilly or Gil Meche? Jason Schimdt? Barry Zito? The market was atrocious for starting pitching. Matsuzaka was the only pitcher worth it.

I think he did fine with the market. At least there are lots of options in the minors. If Hughes isn't ready there's Ohlendorf or Clippard or Jackson. If shit really gets bad they have trading chips below Hughes.

But I still hate Igawa's signing. I tried to be optimistic but I always felt like he couldn't make it. Even in his two good starts I was surprised he didn't get hit. I am petrified as to what the Red Sox will do to him this weekend.


It seems to be the flavor of the day to blame Cashman for the Yankees pitching woes, but you said it perfectly. In almost every case anyone can cite, there was no better option available. And the Red Sox offer to Matsuzaka caught everyone off guard in a blind bidding process. I still think they overpaid, and badly.

When the Yanks signed Igawa, they hinted that he might end up in the bullpen. If Hughes impresses, he might be there sooner rather than later.

[Bulldogcakes]

Uh, who is doing color tonight?

The same as last night, (I hope future manager) Joe Girardi.

[Snacks]

OK . . . . .lets get this straight. According to you, if a Yankee fan criticizes a player, he's a flip flopper. And if he DOESN'T criticize a player he's playing favorites. So no matter what the Yankee fan does he's wrong, just for different reasons. Sounds fair to me.

This is why I keep telling H-Box not to give a shit what Yankee haters think.

No your wrong, according to me sometimes there is no blame things just dont work out or the other team is just better. What I was saying is people are so hard on Arod for no reason, yeah he choked during the playoffs but he wasnt the only reason the team lost. He was a big reason for why they made the playoffs in the first place. It bothers me that people look at the bad when it comes to Arod, but dont appreciate what he has done and does. As for the jeter part of your misunderstanding, what I was saying about that is, if your going to bitch about the things Arod does then Jeter should get the same treatment. I know you all wanna blow Jeter but he is no God he has made many mistakes during the season. When he has been in a slump or not doing well the other 8 starters pick him up and help get the wins. Those wins are what get you to the playoffs. When Arod slumps if the others dont lift him up and help them win why is it only his fault? Its not but all these yankee fans (fans since 96) think they deserve a series every year.

I was a fan since 1977-78 I stayed a fan through the Donny Baseball years of shit teams and no playoffs and no fan support. Dont you remember Steinbrenner wanting to move the team b/c " how can a team in NY especially the NY Yankees have such bad turn-outs" Because the real fans were going but the half ass fake fans only come around when they win. Anywyay, I never bitched about every player when they fucked up. I didnt blame their best player (Donny) everytime he didnt come up with that winning hit. Arod is by far the yeanks best player but hes not the only reason they lost or win.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Fuck all y'all for totally giving me NOTHING on that Belbin joke. That was GOLD!

[Snacks]

Jeter out of the game? He got hurt by that pitch?

[Bulldogcakes]

Wang looks sharp, and has thrown only 27 pitches through 2 innings. If he can keep that up, he can go 8 and hand it to Mo.

BTW-Anyone else notice how sharp Mo looked last night? Blew away 2 hitters, hit 94 consistently on the gun. Good to see, I'll admit he has me worried with his two previous outings.

[Kevin]

Can Posada Make A Fucking Play At Home?? Come On!

[cougarjake13]

nice avatar kev

whered ya find it ??

[Marc with a c]

scott kazmir kind of looks like sheepy

[Bulldogcakes]

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