New York Yankees Thread - 2009 World Champions

[Freitag]

You are the harbinger of death, Alex Rodriguez - you will lead them all to their end.

I'm requesting the other to be closed and start fresh with this.

It's rare I watch ESPN highlight shows, but last night was an exception. I turned on Baseball Tonight and they were talking abotu A-Rod's surgery.

The talking head actually had the gall to say that the "Yankees are scrambling to save their season."

Last I checked, the season hadn't started yet.

What's more, A-Rod is going to be back, at the latest, by May.

Do you know what I remember? When Jeter messed up his shoulder the first week of the season in 2003 and he was out for 2 months.

Yankees went to the World Series that year.


Anyway, it's your new Yankees 2009 thread. Have at it.

[A.J.]

Thanks for someone finally requesting this.

[ChrisTheCop]

So 3.0 will begin on opening day?

[TheMojoPin]

What's more, A-Rod is going to be back, at the latest, by May.

That's rather bold given what he's dealing with.

Do you know what I remember? When Jeter messed up his shoulder the first week of the season in 2003 and he was out for 2 months.

Yankees went to the World Series that year.

That team also had a much better lineup. This lineup sans ARod or with a hurting ARod is pretty questionable at this point outside of Tex.

I'll miss the great tags of the old thread.

[Freitag]

That's rather bold given wha he's dealing with.



I won't fulfill the BDC prophecy, but his doctor said post-surgery he should be back by the end of April. That's six weeks.


I'll miss the great tags of the old thread.

Fixed.

[underdog]

Do you know what I remember? When Jeter messed up his shoulder the first week of the season in 2003 and he was out for 2 months.

Yankees went to the World Series that year.

They didn't win it, though. But at least you guys tried. Participation trophies all around!

[foodcourtdruide]

From what I'm hearing it sounds like he'll be back by May at the earliest.

[Freitag]

They didn't win it, though. But at least you guys tried. Participation trophies all around!

Considering how the Yankees got to the 03 WS in the first place, take your cherry sno-cone and be quiet.

[foodcourtdruide]

I won't fulfill the BDC prophecy, but his doctor said post-surgery he should be back by the end of April. That's six weeks.


Isn't 6 weeks the best case scenario number? And I heard a doctor say he'll probably have to go through rehab starts, etc.

[Freitag]

From what I'm hearing it sounds like he'll be back by May at the earliest.



Rodriguez will have the surgery at 7 a.m. today at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Philippon said Rodriguez will be out 6-9 weeks.

That puts Rodriguez back in pinstripes as early as April 20 or possibly as late as May 12.



The Dr. said after the surgery it was a success and A-Rod should rehab fairly quickly.

[ChrisTheCop]

So 3.0 will begin on opening day?

why yes Chris, youre right. It is silly to have 2 season threads before the season even opens.

[ChrisTheCop]

why yes Chris, youre right. It is silly to have 2 season threads before the season even opens.

Thanks Chris!

[Freitag]

Isn't 6 weeks the best case scenario number? And I heard a doctor say he'll probably have to go through rehab starts, etc.

Rehab starts for a position player are different than a pitcher. At most, A-Rod would probably see 5-6 games in the minors.

So again, seeing him back in May isn't that much of a stretch.

[ChrisTheCop]

Thanks Chris!

No problem.

[Freitag]

why yes Chris, youre right. It is silly to have 2 season threads before the season even opens.

Chris, what are you talking about?

I had two mods OK the start of a new thread because the old thread was pushing 100 pages and it was basically the 2008 thread + offseason.

[ChrisTheCop]

Chris, what are you talking about?

I had two mods OK the start of a new thread because the old thread was pushing 100 pages and it was basically the 2008 thread + offseason.

I'm talking about the fact you have two season threads before the season starts.

Keep up.

[disneyspy]

Chris, what are you talking about?

I had two mods OK the start of a new thread because the old thread was pushing 100 pages and it was basically the 2008 thread + offseason.

maybe someone will tell the giants fans that 2008 is over

[TheGameHHH]

Go yanks!

[Freitag]

I'm talking about the fact you have two season threads before the season starts.

Keep up.

Chris, the other thread was the 2008 thread, just renamed.

[razorboy]

maybe someone will tell the giants fans that 2008 is over

Keep it down, they're easily confused.

[underdog]

Considering how the Yankees got to the 03 WS in the first place, take your cherry sno-cone and be quiet.

Grape is my other favorite.

[ChrisTheCop]

Chris, the other thread was the 2008 thread, just renamed.

ohhhhh. ok. I understand now. Whoever re-named that thread not knowing there'd be a shitload of posts was the dummy.

Well, whatever happens this season, as always, I look forward to our games and I hope we see eachother in the post season!

Good luck!

[Freitag]

Grape is my other favorite.

CHATTER

[Tenbatsuzen]

Here is RF.net's favorite Yankee Beat Reporter:


http://www.lohud.com/blogs/profiles/pabraham.jpg


and here is RF.net's favorite Red Sox Beat Reporter:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ARibVKVt6sc/SLhk-Fy1OII/AAAAAAAAASI/Lt-zSEfkmUg/s320/Amalie+Benjamin.jpg

Damn you, Amalie Benjamin. DAMN YOU STRAIGHT TO HELL!

[A.J.]

n/m

[K.C.]

So 3.0 will begin on opening day?

3.0 begins when Sabathia goes down for Tommy John.

[brettmojo]

Weren't individual tickets suppose to go on sale today?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Weren't individual tickets suppose to go on sale today?

I use StubHub, so I wouldn't know.

[Snoogans]

I use StubHub, so I wouldn't know.

arent tickets for popular teams more expensive on stubhub?

[K.C.]

I just registered for the ticket opportunity.

I'd like to get some tickets to a game in that 5/22-5/24 weekend series against the Phils.

$68 per ticket for bleacher seats on StubHub.....yeeeesh.

I pay $40 for 100 level at CBP.

[Tenbatsuzen]

arent tickets for popular teams more expensive on stubhub?

Depends on how you search. I got good seats that weren't that much over face, plus there are discount codes, something you'll never get with TM.

[Snoogans]

Depends on how you search. I got good seats that weren't that much over face, plus there are discount codes, something you'll never get with TM.

if i buy tickets I usually buy them from the arena or direct ticket number, not ticketmaster. The only time I have used stub hub is when the tickets are cheaper then face

[razorboy]

A Rod just doesn't know when to quit. (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9346454/Devilish-in-the-Details:-A-Rod-struts-in-magazine)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c297/razorboy_/arod2.jpg

[Snoogans]

stopped in 2004 my ass

[TheGameHHH]

Who advises this guy? Seriously, I know for a fact I could give the guy better career advice

[foodcourtdruide]

Eh, he's just trying to seem more human. He seems to really care what people think about him.

[razorboy]

Eh, he's just trying to seem more human.

By making out with his reflection?

[A.J.]

A Rod just doesn't know when to quit. (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9346454/Devilish-in-the-Details:-A-Rod-struts-in-magazine)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c297/razorboy_/arod2.jpg


He's a modern-day Narcissus. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissus_(mythology))

[foodcourtdruide]

By making out with his reflection?

LOL, I meant the stuff he was saying in the article... but you have a point.

[drjoek]

Weren't individual tickets suppose to go on sale today?

Season ticket holders pre onsale for individual games go on sale Thursday
General Public Onsale Friday.

[brettmojo]

Season ticket holders pre onsale for individual games go on sale Thursday
General Public Onsale Friday.
About freakin' time, shiest.

Midnight? 10 am? Oh hell I have the day off anyway.

[Snoogans]

About freakin' time, shiest.

Midnight? 10 am? Oh hell I have the day off anyway.

Get me an extra ticket for vanity mirror night

[brettmojo]

Get me an extra ticket for vanity mirror night
Screw that, I'm more interested in Jesus saved my career bobble head day.

[FezsAssistant]

A Rod just doesn't know when to quit. (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9346454/Devilish-in-the-Details:-A-Rod-struts-in-magazine)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c297/razorboy_/arod2.jpg

It's turning into a Christopher Guest movie.

[brettmojo]

Nope, tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday now. :wallbash:

[epo]

Who would've guessed? (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3996672&name=stark_jayson)

The most-heard observation about the Yankees this spring: That team could have serious, and potentially fatal, defensive issues. They're range-challenged in left, in right and at shortstop. They have reliability issues at second. Alex Rodriguez is now a major question on every level. And nobody knows what kind of defensive catcher Jorge Posada is capable of being over the long haul. There are rumblings the Yankees are poking around again on Mike Cameron's availability.

And the word from Doug Melvin's office: (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/41531567.html)

I've seen a couple of Internet rumors today suggesting the Yankees might be talking to the Brewers about centerfielder Mike Cameron and/or a third baseman, so I dropped by and visited general manager Doug Melvin during the game against Cleveland.

"We're not talking trade with any team right now," said Melvin.

Melvin said he spoke on the telephone today, just in general terms about their clubs, but said Cameron's name didn't come up and there was no talk of interest in any of the Brewers' glut of third base types in camp.

The irony of this of course is that Brian Cashman could've had Cameron for damn near nothing this off-season, but wanted Milwaukee to pay a portion of Cameron's salary after the Yanks outbid Milwaukee $61M for Sabathia.

Oh Cashman....when will you learn that being a smug prick isn't good business?

[cougarjake13]

what 3b would the brewers have to give up ??

[Freitag]

Yankee Stadium is now being serviced by Legends Concessions, a new business venture between the Yankees and the Cowboys. They are no longer using Aramark.

Because of this, Yankee Stadium will now be serving...

Pepsi products.


AWESOME!

[disneyspy]

Yankee Stadium is now being serviced by Legends Concessions, a new business venture between the Yankees and the Cowboys. They are no longer using Aramark.

Because of this, Yankee Stadium will now be serving...

Pepsi products.


AWESOME!

no coke, pepsi

[TheMojoPin]

Yankee Stadium is now being serviced by Legends Concessions, a new business venture between the Yankees and the Cowboys. They are no longer using Aramark.

Because of this, Yankee Stadium will now be serving...

Pepsi products.


AWESOME!

Downgrade.

[Snoogans]

Downgrade.

bullshit. Coke is disgusting.

This is the first good thing the Yankees have ever done

[Freitag]

Downgrade.

As opposed to Wrigley, whose softdrinks are cold-filtered directly from your beloved troughs in the Men's room.

[Freitag]

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/content/printer_friendly/nyy/y2009/m03/d23/c4052268.jsp

There's the press release on what's new and old, food-wise, at the Stadium.

Brother Jimmy's BBQ at the stadium is outstanding. I'm indifferent about Moe's (not a big fan of their burritos but the quesadillas are pretty good) but I'm surprised the Stadium will offer both Carvel and Turkey Hill.

I also wonder if the entire stadium will be Pepsi or if there will be coke offerings in the restaurants.

Coke vs. Pepsi is so stupid. I never understood why a place that services 4 million people a year can't serve both.

[TheMojoPin]

As opposed to Wrigley, whose softdrinks are cold-filtered directly from your beloved troughs in the Men's room.

Wrigley, unfortunately, also stocks Pepsi products. Outside of Dr. Pepper, I find all of their sodas taste like they're diet versions.

And horrible beer with the exception of two stands.

[A.J.]

You're at a ballgame: DRINK BEER.

[Freitag]

You're at a ballgame: DRINK BEER.

I have a couple, but I also enjoy having a soft drink. I usually go on a beer-soda-beer-soda rotation.

My wife gets annoyed if I have more than two beers driving her car. I don't blame her.

[TheMojoPin]

You're at a ballgame: DRINK BEER.

THEN GIVE ME GOOD BEER.

I'm tired of settling for shitty Budweiser as the "best" option.

SOMEONE REBUILD MY STADIUM!

[Freitag]

Wrigley, unfortunately, also stocks Pepsi products. Outside of Dr. Pepper, I find all of their sodas taste like they're diet versions.

And horrible beer with the exception of two stands.

That's why I drink bottled beer at the games (16 oz Miller Lite in the plastic bottle) then get a 22 oz tallboy can and pour that into my bottle.

And I drink diet soda only, so that works in my favor.

Yankee Stadium is offering six dollar beers. SIX DOLLARS!

[TheMojoPin]

That's why I drink bottled beer at the games (16 oz Miller Lite in the plastic bottle) then get a 22 oz tallboy can and pour that into my bottle.

And I drink diet soda only, so that works in my favor.

Yankee Stadium is offering six dollar beers. SIX DOLLARS!

If I go way out of my way at Wrigley to the opposite side of the stadium from where my seats are there's a stand where I can get Heineken and Yuengling and such. The only other stand that does that is out behind the bleachers, and none of the vendors carry that stuff around. Just Bud and Old Style everywhere else.

Ugh.

[Freitag]

THEN GIVE ME GOOD BEER.

I'm tired of settling for shitty Budweiser as the "best" option.

SOMEONE REBUILD MY STADIUM!

What do you define "good beer" at a ball game? You're not having 4-star dining options. Miller Lite and Budweiser are perfect for the hot sun during a ball game.

I mean, seriously, are you suggesting drinking Stella or Urquell during the game? You say Boddington's and I'll slap you.

[Freitag]

If I go way out of my way at Wrigley to the opposite side of the stadium from where my seats are there's a stand where I can get Heineken and Yuengling and such. The only other stand that does that is out behind the bleachers, and none of the vendors carry that stuff around. Just Bud and Old Style everywhere else.

Ugh.

OK, I'll accept Yuengling for baseball. But I'd also accept Old Style too, but Old Style isn't available around here so it's more "exotic", I guess.

Heineken is awful.

I'd only drink Sam Adams at a game if it's early or late in the year. If it's too warm, I want something more light.

[Snoogans]

What do you define "good beer" at a ball game? You're not having 4-star dining options. Miller Lite and Budweiser are perfect for the hot sun during a ball game.

I mean, seriously, are you suggesting drinking Stella or Urquell during the game? You say Boddington's and I'll slap you.

Id love to be able to sit and have a stella at a game, but I dont complain cause MSG has Heineken on tap. FUCK BUD

[Freitag]

Id love to be able to sit and have a stella at a game, but I dont complain cause MSG has Heineken on tap. FUCK BUD

Wait, wait, wait.

There is a DIFFERENCE between drinking at a hockey/basketball game and drinking at a baseball game.

There are serious weather factors to take into consideration.

[Freitag]

I like Stella, but I'm not going to have Stella with ballpark food. The pairing just doesn't make sense. Stella should be served with a delicious steak or something, not a hot dog or nachos.

It's like having A1 sauce with Kobe beef.

[Snoogans]

I like Stella, but I'm not going to have Stella with ballpark food. The pairing just doesn't make sense. Stella should be served with a delicious steak or something, not a hot dog or nachos.

It's like having A1 sauce with Kobe beef.

I dont eat food at games cause im not about to pay 6 dollars for an awful hotdog. I usually stop and eat somewhere on the way to the game, then I just have to drink during the game. If im hungry after I'll go eat after.

And just because baseball is outside, doesnt mean you can only drink certain types of beer. Beer is beer. MSG has Heineken, im sure if you look hard enough you can find it at Citi Field too. I havent been to Newark and its been too long since I've been to Yankee stadium to know what they had. But baseball, hockey, basketball, makes no difference to me. DRINK REAL BEER

[TheMojoPin]

What do you define "good beer" at a ball game? You're not having 4-star dining options. Miller Lite and Budweiser are perfect for the hot sun during a ball game.

I mean, seriously, are you suggesting drinking Stella or Urquell during the game? You say Boddington's and I'll slap you.

Miller and Bud are fucking awful at Wrigley. It's watered down to shit, even in the bottles. I'll take anything else over them and wretched Old Style. I'm not asking for anything fancy or exotic, but I also don't want water-beer or bile. I also tend to not eat at the ballparks, so I want good beer.

[Snoogans]

Miller and Bud are fucking awful at Wrigley. It's watered down to shit, even in the bottles. I'll take anything else over them and wretched Old Style. I'm not asking for anything fancy or exotic, but I also don't want water-beer or bile. I also tend to not eat at the ballparks, so I want good beer.

Miller and Bud are awful anywhere

[Freitag]

Speaking of Ballpark concessions, I present:

The HippoBurger!

http://bensbiz.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/03/166666667_pounds.html

4500 calories!

[razorboy]

Say what you will about my team's ballpark, I'll always salute them for stocking beaucoup
microbrews. It's always nice to have an Ybor Gold Lager and a Cuesta-Rey at the Trop cigar bar.

[Freitag]

I dont eat food at games cause im not about to pay 6 dollars for an awful hotdog. I usually stop and eat somewhere on the way to the game, then I just have to drink during the game. If im hungry after I'll go eat after.

And just because baseball is outside, doesnt mean you can only drink certain types of beer. Beer is beer. MSG has Heineken, im sure if you look hard enough you can find it at Citi Field too. I havent been to Newark and its been too long since I've been to Yankee stadium to know what they had. But baseball, hockey, basketball, makes no difference to me. DRINK REAL BEER

Sounds like you're prepping your next Tip video.

[Freitag]

Say what you will about my team's ballpark, I'll always salute them for stocking beaucoup
microbrews. It's always nice to have an Ybor Gold Lager and a Cuesta-Rey at the Trop cigar bar.

Your stadium has three problems:

1) Ridiculously pumped in music

2) Horribly bad lighting

3) Awful turf.

[Snoogans]

Your stadium has three problems:

1) Ridiculously pumped in music

2) Horribly bad lighting

3) Awful turf.

seriously. Can we get rid of the goddamn astroturf already? Its nothing but bad, and if you dont wanna maintain grass, Nexturf plays great for baseball. The rubber pellets can even get moved around a bit and give you that real grass occasional rough hop. But stop playin sports on carpeted cement anymore

[razorboy]

seriously. Can we get rid of the goddamn astroturf already? Its nothing but bad, and if you dont wanna maintain grass, Nexturf plays great for baseball. The rubber pellets can even get moved around a bit and give you that real grass occasional rough hop. But stop playin sports on carpeted cement anymore

The Trop uses FieldTurf, not AstroTurf and I will commend them for, at the very least, having dirt basepaths instead of the stupid fucking cutouts. We're working on getting a retractable roof stadium with natural turf built, but until that happens I can't fault them. Honestly, playing in an environment:

1.Where the average Summer temperature/humidity is 96°/98%
2.That is the lightning capital of the world
3.That experiences a torrential downpour every day in the Summer from 3pm-8pm
4.That has mosquitoes the size of UH-60s

I can take the Trop's quirks and accept them as a home field advantage (which they certainly were last year).

[Snoogans]

The Trop uses FieldTurf, not AstroTurf and I will commend them for, at the very least, having dirt basepaths instead of the stupid fucking cutouts. We're working on getting a retractable roof stadium with natural turf built, but until that happens I can't fault them. Honestly, playing in an environment:

1.Where the average Summer temperature/humidity is 96°/98%
2.That is the lightning capital of the world
3.That experiences a torrential downpour every day in the Summer from 3pm-8pm
4.That has mosquitoes the size of UH-60s

I can take the Trop's quirks and accept them as a home field advantage (which they certainly were last year).

i was commenting more generally and toward those dirty canadian fucks

[Kevin]

That's why I drink bottled beer at the games (16 oz Miller Lite in the plastic bottle) then get a 22 oz tallboy can and pour that into my bottle.

And I drink diet soda only, so that works in my favor.

Yankee Stadium is offering six dollar beers. SIX DOLLARS!



At the Ranger games the beer is EIGHT DOLLARS.

[Snoogans]

at Fenway they are over 10

Fallon just ratholes in some beers though to save money

[TheGameHHH]

I'm loving 6 dollar beers, it doesnt seem insane to me. Give me some decent food, a beer and a dip........to me theres nothing better then sitting in the sun on a beautiful spring/summer day and catching a ball game with those things.

[Dan 'Hampton]

at Fenway they are over 10

Fallon just ratholes in some beers though to save money

not true last year I was drinking boddingtons for 6.75. Couldn't get anything cheaper than 9 at Yankee stadium and paid 12 for a Tecate at Dodger stadium.

[badorties]

this is really disappointing

Yanks introduce class-segregated dining at new stadium

The New York Yankees released their list of dining options at their new stadium a couple of days ago, which will include everything from Cuban sandwiches to sushi, as well as a cooking station run occasionally by former Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. The new cuisine isn't for just everyone, though: The New Stadium Insider blog notes a curious clause in the team's fan guide:

The food court located near Section 126 on the Field Level offers guests a taste of New York with a variety of concessions, including Boar's Head deli sandwiches, Famous Famiglia pizza and Asian cuisine. Please note that only Field Level and Legends ticket holders have access to the Field Level. (http://www.fieldofschemes.com/news/archives/2009/03/3604_yanks_introduce.html)

Field Level seats start at $90; having eaten Famous Famiglia pizza, I'm pretty sure it's not worth the price. More worryingly, NSI notes that the fan guide says that fans (or in Yankee newspeak, "guests") "are welcome to watch batting practice from their seat location," which implies that the long tradition of all fans being able to go down front to seek autographs before the game, and later being shooed away by surly guards, could be at an end.

[JPMNICK]

6 bucks a beer is same price you would pay at the bar in NYC to sit at watch the game, not terrible

[Doctor Z]

Anybody here going to the 4/3 exhibition game? aka - the real first game at the new stadium.

[Jujubees2]

at Fenway they are over 10

Fallon just ratholes in some beers though to save money

Yeah, but the Sox froze their concession prices this year as well as their ticket prices.
Red Sox freeze concession prices (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090326&content_id=4071556&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

[zildjian361]

YANKS will win it all :thumbup: check out today's NY Daily News great insert about the new Stadium.

[sailor]

Speaking of Ballpark concessions, I present:

The HippoBurger!

http://bensbiz.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/03/166666667_pounds.html

4500 calories!

what's below the burger? looks like a breaded chicken patty, but it obviously isn't.

[Snoogans]

chili

[Don Stugots]

what's below the burger? looks like a breaded chicken patty, but it obviously isn't.

him?

http://bensbiz.mlblogs.com/assets_c/userpics/userpic-1544-250x250.png

[sailor]

chili

worst lookin' chili i've ever seen.

[Crippler]

Anybody here going to the 4/3 exhibition game? aka - the real first game at the new stadium.

I just did a ticketmaster search for handicapped tickets to the first game (the exhibition game vs. the Cubs) and the "Opening Day" game. Both games had 2 tickets available for the handicapped section right behind the plate (Section 118, I believe). The difference...exhibition game: $50, regular season game: $375 for almost the exact same seat. Damn. It's going to be tough to go see a game this year. Maybe I should go to one of those last two exhibition games.

[Kevin]

Interesting Daily New article on Jeter's future replacement at SS. Which might be next year.

Ramiro Pena coming up fast at shortstop for Yankees (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2009/03/28/2009-03-28_ramiro_pena_coming_up_fast_at_shortstop_.html)

Pena has always demonstrated world class defense since being signed by the Yankees out of Mexico in 2005, but his improvement with the bat is what's elevated him to legitimate major league prospect status.


"Best looking young shortstop I've seen in a couple of years," said one National League scout

Jeter really worried me with his defense at the WBC. I think its about time he moves to LF.

[Knowledged_one]

Xhat about jeter to 2b and that bum cano to lf

[Kevin]

Xhat about jeter to 2b and that bum cano to lf

Cano actually came into camp in great shape.

And Jeter does not have the range for 2B

[Knowledged_one]

Well with arod out why not try him at 3b maybe its not like ransom is anything more then a journeyman anyway

[razorboy]

Interesting Daily New article on Jeter's future replacement at SS. Which might be next year.

Pena is a flashy player with the glove, but he is absolute shite offensively. Rey Ordonez had a stronger bat than Ramiro. Good luck with that.

[Kevin]

Pena is a flashy player with the glove, but he is absolute shite offensively. Rey Ordonez had a stronger bat than Ramiro. Good luck with that.



They said he has really improved with the bat though. They could be doing a Yankees. Hyping up a guy to trade him. For like a Hanly Ramirez or whatever. Prob not but nothing surprises me with them anymore.

[TheMojoPin]

Cano actually came into camp in great shape.

And Jeter does not have the range for 2B

He also doesn't have the bat to take up an OF spot.

[Knowledged_one]

He also doesn't have the bat to take up an OF spot.

especially now when he is off steroids

and cant wait to hear tex get booed heavily in his hometown

[brettmojo]

Really glad Gardner got the CF spot.

Hopefully he can make the most of his shot.

[cougarjake13]

Really glad Gardner got the CF spot.

Hopefully he can make the most of his shot.

over melky ??

[disneyspy]

over melky ??

i'll never be over melky

[epo]

They said he has really improved with the bat though. They could be doing a Yankees. Hyping up a guy to trade him. For like a Hanly Ramirez or whatever. Prob not but nothing surprises me with them anymore.

Ladies and gentlemen....the comedy stylings of Kevin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheGameHHH]

over melky ??

yep

[zildjian361]

Iknow what Melky can do,thought he would carry on in Bernie's footsteps. let's see what BG can do it's a long season and you know Half the guys onthe opening day roster aint there in october

[Tenbatsuzen]

over melky ??

Gardner fucking DESTROYED in Spring Training. Melky had a good spring too, but Gardner was ridiculous.

[TheGameHHH]

Iknow what Melky can do,thought he would carry on in Bernie's footsteps. let's see what BG can do it's a long season and you know Half the guys onthe opening day roster aint there in october

It's GGBG and it stands for Gritty, Gutty Brett Gardner

[Freitag]

So I have tickets for Yankees-Orioles at Camden Yards, and Yankee-Twins at the new place. What games are you going to?

[TheGameHHH]

Yanks/Rays down in Tampa on April 13th and Yanks/Marlins in Miami on June 22nd I believe. Then hopefully I'll make a trip up to the Bronx sometime in August or September to catch a game there.

[Freitag]

Yanks/Rays down in Tampa on April 13th .

WHAT? WHAT ARE YOU SAYING? I CAN'T HEAR YOU

[brettmojo]

Yankees/Red Sox May 5th at 7:00 pm.

Yankees/Mets June 14th at 1:05 pm.

[drjoek]

I will be there for every Friday game

Section 333

[Crippler]

Yankees vs. Oakland A's - Tuesday April 21st, 7:05pm (Ticket Price: $5, Section 317...lucky stumble over that shit)

[badorties]

i'll be at opening day and a boston game in august

when the dust settles in a few weeks, i'll grab a couple of tix for more games ... and i wanna get tix for some NL games at the new citi-field

[brettmojo]

Jeter leading off I agree with.

[HBox]

it's going to take me a LONG time to get used to the way the outfield looks on TV.

[TheMojoPin]

Aaron-fuckin'-Miles had the first hit and first run at the new Yankee Stadium?

Ew.

I'm embarassed for us all.

[cougarjake13]

Aaron-fuckin'-Miles had the first hit and first run at the new Yankee Stadium?

Ew.

I'm embarassed for us all.



ahh but it was a exhibition game

no one will remember

[TheMojoPin]

Still, that's a shitty answer to a trivia question.

[cougarjake13]

Still, that's a shitty answer to a trivia question.

i know but yankee fans will block it out and if they get a yankee to get the reg season records they'll just go with that

[Snoogans]

it doesnt count. Wouldnt only regular season shit count. These werent official.

[Snoogans]

i know but yankee fans will block it out and if they get a yankee to get the reg season records they'll just go with that

from the guy who has a bunch of college players as the firsts do do shit in his teams park

[cougarjake13]

it doesnt count. Wouldnt only regular season shit count. These werent official.

may not be official



but if you wanna get real crazy the first unofficial ones may have been construction workers fucking around

[TheGameHHH]

it doesnt count. Wouldnt only regular season shit count. These werent official.

thanks for sticking up for yankees fans, even if this is once in a blue moon.

this wont be an answer to a trivia question because it doesnt count.

[razorboy]

ahh but it was a exhibition game

no one will remember

It'll be even funnier when Angel Berroa or Cody Ransom pick up that distinction.

[A.J.]

I was watching the game last night at the bar and I must say the new joint is most impressive. One complaint though: I don't like the new scoreboard compared to the old one with the big clock -- and what's with ripping off Fenway with the manual scoreboard?

[sailor]

I was watching the game last night at the bar and I must say the new joint is most impressive. One complaint though: I don't like the new scoreboard compared to the old one with the big clock -- and what's with ripping off Fenway with the manual scoreboard?

yeah, fenway's the only place that has them. hoo hoo

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2781668183_f666a4a690.jpg?v=0

[A.J.]

yeah, fenway's the only place that has them. hoo hoo

Fenway is baseball's oldest park -- and it's "America's Most Beloved Ballpark". The Red Sox told me so!

[zildjian361]

it's going to take me a LONG time to get used to the way the outfield looks on TV.

The STADIUM looks great, hey it took me a long time to get used to the rolling messages behind homeplate, when they remodeld in 75. time wiil tell:wink:

[Crippler]

I was watching the game last night at the bar and I must say the new joint is most impressive. One complaint though: I don't like the new scoreboard compared to the old one with the big clock -- and what's with ripping off Fenway with the manual scoreboard?

It seems like that's the essential add-on in the "new ballparks with that olde feel"...it's kinda like a power ballad on an 80s hair metal CD.

[A.J.]

It seems like that's the essential add-on in the "new ballparks with that olde feel"...it's kinda like a power ballad on an 80s hair metal CD.

I was half-joking of course. I guess they tried to recapture this scoreboard from the pre-1976 renovation.

http://pro.corbis.com/images/U1115445.jpg?size=67&uid=%7BC76F7CB1-B25F-465B-8061-E6CE8DE61EDC%7D

[Tenbatsuzen]

As I said in the previous threads to Dr Z, the stadium looks pretty much exactly the same on TV in right and left field.

It's centerfield, as Hbox alluded to, which is gonna take a lot of work..

The scoreboard is RIDICULOUS, but in a good way. But it's just "closed" in, as opposed to being open air in sections of the stadium like Citi, Citizen's bank, etc.

I also don't like the Navy blue bunting. They should have kept it royal blue. There's almost too much navy in the stadium now (the seats, etc.)

Other than those quibbles... wow. I can't wait to go.

[drjoek]

The stadium does look gorgeous on tv. I can't wait till a week from Friday. The reviews have been very positive. Seems like the balls are going to fly out if the first two games are any indication.

[Freitag]

It'll be even funnier when Angel Berroa or Cody Ransom pick up that distinction.

That would mean that no one would get a hit in Yankee Stadium until the bottom of the third. I don't think it would get that far.

[badorties]

As I said in the previous threads to Dr Z, the stadium looks pretty much exactly the same on TV in right and left field.

It's centerfield, as Hbox alluded to, which is gonna take a lot of work..

The scoreboard is RIDICULOUS, but in a good way. But it's just "closed" in, as opposed to being open air in sections of the stadium like Citi, Citizen's bank, etc.

I also don't like the Navy blue bunting. They should have kept it royal blue. There's almost too much navy in the stadium now (the seats, etc.)

Other than those quibbles... wow. I can't wait to go.

the navy was intentional -- they wanted the stadium's color schemes to match the uniforms

i was watching the phi/atl game last nite, and noticed how many folks were wearing red -- do that many people wear navy to a yanks game ...?

[Doctor Z]

The new stadium is terrific. I don't recognize it, and I don't feel at all like I'm in the old ballpark. Outfield wall dimensions aside, barely anything about it is the same. It doesn't carry over any of the old stadium's aura/feel... they didn't even get the shade of blue right. It's practically purple. But objectively, it's a very nice place. Screen in center is in fact ridiculous.

[Doctor Z]

Also, post-game is where you really start to miss the old ballpark. You step outside the stadium, and the baseball atmosphere of the old park is GONE. The bars, shops, general baseball town feel across the street from the old ballpark is non-existent at the new ballpark. Nothing across the street, except one bar called "Dug Out"... some 99 cent stores. What a difference a block makes.

[Freitag]

Also, post-game is where you really start to miss the old ballpark. You step outside the stadium, and the baseball atmosphere of the old park is GONE. The bars, shops, general baseball town feel across the street from the old ballpark is non-existent at the new ballpark. Nothing across the street, except one bar called "Dug Out"... some 99 cent stores. What a difference a block makes.

Walking a block to the right isn't going to make that big of a deal. And I'm sure the street vendors will get the idea to move down the street.

It's the first game of the exhibition. Let it grow a little bit.

[razorboy]

It's hard for me to have an opinion on the ballpark yet. I'm making the trip up for the June Rays series so I guess I'll have something to say then. I wasn't a fan at all of the previous stadium, at least post seventies renovations. I would have liked the chance to see it before George got all drunked up and ruined it.

[brettmojo]

Boo Tex... Boo! :lol:

[drjoek]

Is there a better day of the year than opening day of baseball season??

[Freitag]

Does anyone have a syndication underground link for the game while I'm stuck at work?

[brettmojo]

Is there a better day of the year than opening day of baseball season??
There really isn't. Too bad the weather always sucks.

[K.C.]

160 mil down the drain...

[drjoek]

cc not so good today
I'm worried
Can the Yankees make any moves to do something?

[zildjian361]

why are they booing Tex in baltimore?

[drjoek]

why are they booing Tex in baltimore?



He's a MD guy. They expected a hometown discount.

[HBox]

why are they booing Tex in baltimore?

Because he is from the area and they are upset he didn't take Baltimore's offer.

[zildjian361]

thank you:wink:

[razorboy]

cc not so good today
I'm worried
Can the Yankees make any moves to do something?

Sign Mussina! Sign Clemens! Trade for Halladay and Webb and Bedard! TRADE FOR EVERYONE!!!

My God, Yankees fans are fun.

[Crippler]

This game is driving me nuts, but it is nice to have a CF'er who can throw a ball to the plate. Even with that being hit into shallow CF, last year (& probably going back 10 years) Mora would have scored from 3rd on that play.

[FezsAssistant]

This game is driving me nuts, but it is nice to have a CF'er who can throw a ball to the plate. Even with that being hit into shallow CF, last year (& probably going back 10 years) Mora would have scored from 3rd on that play.

Melky has a great arm, actually. And on the replay, the guy was safe.

[drjoek]

Sign Mussina! Sign Clemens! Trade for Halladay and Webb and Bedard! TRADE FOR EVERYONE!!!

My God, Yankees fans are fun.

I think those are all good Ideas!!

[Tenbatsuzen]

So we spent 160 million on Forrest Whittaker?

[Crippler]

Melky has a great arm, actually. And on the replay, the guy was safe.

Yeah, it wasn't even really close. I've always hated the "ball beat you therefore you're out" umpiring style, but I guess there was no way the ump could see from that angle.

And yes, Melky's arm was strong, too...I guess I was more harkening back to the Bernie - to - Damon lineage.

[hammersavage]

Uh oh

[Jubjubs]

So we spent 160 million on Forrest Whittaker?

It wouldn't be so bad if it were the "Last King" or "Fast Times" Whittaker, but this appears to be Edward Garlick.

http://www.zuguide.com/image/Forest-Whitaker-Good-Morning-Vietnam.2.jpg

[TheGameHHH]

Sabathia sucks, lets trade him

[razorboy]

So we spent 160 million on Forrest Whittaker?

I think of him more along these lines.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c297/razorboy_/cookie-monster-b-is-4-baseball_133.jpg

[Tenbatsuzen]

It wouldn't be so bad if it were the "Last King" or "Fast Times" Whittaker, but this appears to be Edward Garlick.

http://www.zuguide.com/image/Forest-Whitaker-Good-Morning-Vietnam.2.jpg

http://www.mtv.com/movies/photos/l/the_last_king_of_scotland/flip-b.jpg

"Just wait until I kick Matsui out of the clubhouse."

/idi amin joke
//too obscure?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Post purgatory in the Yankee thread:

"You know her favorite pitcher is Phil Coke."

[TheGameHHH]

love nick swish

[Jubjubs]

http://www.mtv.com/movies/photos/l/the_last_king_of_scotland/flip-b.jpg

"Just wait until I kick Matsui out of the clubhouse."

/idi amin joke
//too obscure?

You'll want more of him an hour later.

TaaDaaaaaaaaaa!

[K.C.]

Magic! Magic! Magic! Magic!

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[Snoogans]

4.1 innings, 8 hits 6 ER 5 BB ZERO K's


solid start

[disneyspy]

i think its cool that you guys started a new thread for the season,unlike those cubs fans

[cougarjake13]

4.1 innings, 8 hits 6 ER 5 BB ZERO K's


solid start

early cy young candidate

[joeyballsack]

CC starts off slowly every year. These are his April numbers for the last 3 years.

ERA W L SV SVO G GS CG IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG
5.43 4 4 0 0 11 11 0 63.0 74 41 38 8 23 64 .296

He will be pitching 2 hit CG's by August. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

[Freakshow]

Did Sabathia spend the offseason literally eating the $160 million?

[Snoogans]

CC starts off slowly every year. These are his April numbers for the last 3 years.

ERA W L SV SVO G GS CG IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG
5.43 4 4 0 0 11 11 0 63.0 74 41 38 8 23 64 .296

He will be pitching 2 hit CG's by August. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

in the national league

oh wait, he isnt in the NL anymore.....LETS GO 4.50 ERA

[underdog]

in the national league

oh wait, he isnt in the NL anymore.....LETS GO 4.50 ERA

Hasn't CC always been in the AL, except for the end of last year?

[Snoogans]

Hasn't CC always been in the AL, except for the end of last year?

yea but he wasnt making this much cash with this much pressure or close to this good teams in his division.

And im pretty sure he wasnt quite as fat but I didnt have HD back then

[razorboy]

Hasn't CC always been in the AL, except for the end of last year?

Perhaps he meant the two hit complete games part.

[razorboy]

And im pretty sure he wasnt quite as fat but I didnt have HD back then

Make no mistake, he has always been an offensive tackle.

[Snoogans]

Perhaps he meant the two hit complete games part.

yea i meant it wasnt gonna be so easy being back in the AL. and he wasnt bad, But I dont remember him ever being awesome for an entire year in cleveland. Most of his ERA's are in the 3's if i had to guess. And bet your ass with that contract, even if he goes 15-11 with a 3.85 in the AL, the fans will bitch

[razorboy]

yea i meant it wasnt gonna be so easy being back in the AL. and he wasnt bad, But I dont remember him ever being awesome for an entire year in cleveland. Most of his ERA's are in the 3's if i had to guess. And bet your ass with that contract, even if he goes 15-11 with a 3.85 in the AL, the fans will bitch

He was pretty awesome in '07, but he has alwas been inconsistent.

[Snoogans]

He was pretty awesome in '07, but he has alwas been inconsistent.

and you also have to keep in mind with how much more they paid for him, he has to be amazing. not just good

[TheGameHHH]

and you also have to keep in mind with how much more they paid for him, he has to be amazing. not just good

not really, if he's on the team and helps them win a title what does it matter if he won 12 games or 20 games?

[Dan 'Hampton]

Keep CC away from the comfort food.

[Snoogans]

not really, if he's on the team and helps them win a title what does it matter if he won 12 games or 20 games?

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA. You dont get to hear WFAN much do you? Im just sayin how the typical yankee fan would take it.

Unlike you who will just root for another team

[TheGameHHH]

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA. You dont get to hear WFAN much do you? Im just sayin how the typical yankee fan would take it.

Unlike you who will just root for another team

clearly if he blows game 7 ill just become a fan of the NL team that beat him, but i was just sayin.

[Doctor Z]

Looks like the only thing he CAN'T eat up is INNINGS!

WAKKA WAKKA!!!

http://www.partymob.com/Media/Wall128px/255838.jpg

[TheGameHHH]

Time for The Wanger to right the ship and set the tone for the season

[TheMojoPin]

What did BDC say a team arbitrarily had to be at or else the season was sunk? Something like 11-6 after the first 17 games?

[Thebazile78]

I was half-joking of course. I guess they tried to recapture this scoreboard from the pre-1976 renovation.

http://pro.corbis.com/images/U1115445.jpg?size=67&uid=%7BC76F7CB1-B25F-465B-8061-E6CE8DE61EDC%7D

I thought that they said on YES that it's the actual scoreboard, but whenever Michael Kay talks, I tune him out.

[TheGameHHH]

What did BDC say a team arbitrarily had to be at or else the season was sunk? Something like 11-6 after the first 17 games?



I don't think it was for every season though. I think it had to do with their schedule that season

[Freitag]

I thought that they said on YES that it's the actual scoreboard, but whenever Michael Kay talks, I tune him out.

I don't think that's the actual scoreboard, unless they changed out all the tiles and repainted it. The fonts are different, and the tiles used look be a heavy-duty machine-cut plastic, not wood.

[zildjian361]

Look's like another sellout crowd:smoke::drunk:

[TheGameHHH]

someone needs to explain to me why im not starting Adam Jones in my fantasy league.

[K.C.]

someone needs to explain to me why im not starting Adam Jones in my fantasy league.

You're obviously not familiar with Orioles Magic.

Need I dig out the clip again?

O's are going 162-0!!!!!!

[Freakshow]

You're obviously not familiar with Orioles Magic.

Need I dig out the clip again?

O's are going 162-0!!!!!!

I'd be happy with 161-1 (everybody makes mistakes). 160-2 would also be acceptable.

[RingWraith]

someone needs to explain to me why im not starting Adam Jones in my fantasy league.

Maybe you were just not "in the know". :dry:

[TheGameHHH]

Wanger looks terrible because of that elevated sinker tonight, you could tell from the first inning.

[Kevin]

Dominating pitching thus far.

[Freakshow]

worth every penny? I hope they are playing better for the new (alright, couldn't get through that sentence without laughing).

[Tenbatsuzen]

Has Jerome from Manhattan called WFAN receently?

[Knowledged_one]

What did BDC say a team arbitrarily had to be at or else the season was sunk? Something like 11-6 after the first 17 games?

9-2 after eleven games

[lleeder]

Has Jerome from Manhattan called WFAN receently?

No but Matt from Long Island will be...

[FezsAssistant]

It'll get even worse once A-Rod gets back. Something to look forward to.

[TheMojoPin]

9-2 after eleven games

That's the stuff.

[Knowledged_one]

He's a MD guy. They expected a hometown discount.

they offered him 7 years and 150 million thats hardly a hometown discount

[RingWraith]

Has Jerome from Manhattan called WFAN receently?

Is that guy still alive??? I haven't heard call WFAN him in years.

[brettmojo]

Time for The Wanger to right the ship and set the tone for the season
So much for that.

[foodcourtdruide]

I was listening to Boomer and Carton (or is it Carlton?) this morning and Car(l)ton said todays game was a must win. That thought, right there, pretty much sums up sports talk radio.

[Enabler]

Has Jerome from Manhattan called WFAN receently?

Is that guy still alive??? I haven't heard call WFAN him in years.


The last time I heard Jerome was after the Yankees let Pettitte go to Houston. He lost his mind worse than usual and said he would never call or watch the Yankees again. Not sure if he ever called after that.

[brettmojo]

It shows how important the first week is when the 98' team that started out 0-3 went on to only have one of if not thee greatest season ever.

[Thebazile78]

I was listening to Boomer and Carton (or is it Carlton?) this morning and Car(l)ton said todays game was a must win. That thought, right there, pretty much sums up sports talk radio.

It's "Carton" not "Carlton" (like what you put eggs in, not the dorky male cousin character from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.)

Just remind yourself that they pay Craig to talk out of his ass and he obliges beautifully.

[TheGameHHH]

im pretty sure, even if i knew it was coming, i couldnt hit burnetts curve ball. its fuckin filthy

[Kevin]

Tex!

[Kevin]

This ump is a fucking douche. He is squeezing AJ and giving this guy strikes at the same spots.

[Kevin]

I love the depth Swisher gives this team.

[Freitag]

The last time I heard Jerome was after the Yankees let Pettitte go to Houston. He lost his mind worse than usual and said he would never call or watch the Yankees again. Not sure if he ever called after that.

The only host that puts him on his Sommers. Sommers has a sounder for him and everything. (Twlight zone theme)

Last I heard him on was last year some time, but they had mentioned him being ill.

Could you imagine a Real World/Road Rules style challenge between the R&F/O&A oddities, the Wack Pack, and the WFAN crazies?

I'd pay good money to watch that.

[Freitag]

Hey! Look! A GIDP by Jeter!

it's funny. the back-end of the lineup was suffering while Jeter and Damon feasted. Now it's the other way around.

Fortunately, everyone can shut up about Tex now.

[TheGameHHH]

This ump is a fucking douche. He is squeezing AJ and giving this guy strikes at the same spots.

he squeezed Burnett all day, it was disgustingly obvious. and he still pitched a pretty nice game.

[zildjian361]

something tells me we won today. waiting for the replay at 7.:smoke::drunk:

[zildjian361]

11-2 :clap:

[Tenbatsuzen]

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1151/pavanosucks.jpg

Not a photoshop!

[cougarjake13]

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1151/pavanosucks.jpg

Not a photoshop!

its not his fault


the wind was high and gave him a windburn, he couldnt pitch effective after that

[FezsAssistant]

I love the depth Swisher gives this team.

He should be starting over Nady. I like Nady a lot, but Swisher is better at the plate and in the field. And I'm not just basing this on Swisher's first few at-bats of the year.

I wish one of them could play CF. I might have posted this once before last week. Sorry if I did.

[FezsAssistant]

From nomaas.org...

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swisher Nady
Career OPS+
112 108
Career OBP
.354 .335
Career IsoD
.110 .055
Career IsoP
.207 .178
Career BB/PA
.136 .059
#P/PA
4.25 3.62
UZR/150 in RF
9.4 -1.4

Yes, Swisher hit .219 last year, but he hit the ball harder than in any other season of his career, with a 20.9% line drive rate. Coupling that with the lowest BABIP of his career (.249), and it looks like Swish suffered from some big-time bad luck.

And even though he hit .219, he still managed an OBP of .332 resulting in an IsoD of .113, slightly better than his career average. That means even when balls aren't dropping for Swish, he can still walk his way on base. That's a huge difference between Swisher and Nady. If Nady isn't slugging, he's not much offensively.

Oh, Swisher is a good defensive corner OF. Nady is not.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Swisher made a nice play in the sun near the wall today. Abreu and maybe Nady wouldn't have handled it.

[HBox]

This series was a throwback to last year. Two horrific losses and followed by a beatdown.

[TheGameHHH]

This series was a throwback to last year. Two horrific losses and followed by a beatdown.

they were just paying homage to last years shitty team, now the real season starts.

[Don Stugots]

i heard that too about it being a must win and how Tex has been struggling all year and in a serious slump. ummm, its game 3 of the season, relax people.

[Thebazile78]

i heard that too about it being a must win and how Tex has been struggling all year and in a serious slump. ummm, its game 3 of the season, relax people.

I think I am going to start a drinking game so we do a shot whenever:

(1) someone freaks about the April baseball performances as "must-win" games
(2) anybody says "it's a marathon, not a sprint" (Suzyn & John have said that already)
(3) Sterling does any of his "signature" calls ("It's Robbie Cano, don'cha know?") ...

There are more, but it's only April yet.

But, with those 3 alone this week, I would've been puking within 5 minutes.

[Snoogans]

I think I am going to start a drinking game so we do a shot whenever:

(1) someone freaks about the April baseball performances as "must-win" games
(2) anybody says "it's a marathon, not a sprint" (Suzyn & John have said that already)
(3) Sterling does any of his "signature" calls ("It's Robbie Cano, don'cha know?") ...

There are more, but it's only April yet.

But, with those 3 alone this week, I would've been puking within 5 minutes.

you have to add in everytime someone calls WFAN and demands a guy be traded cause he had 1 bad game

[Kevin]

you have to add in everytime someone calls WFAN and demands a guy be traded cause he had 1 bad game

Once the weather warms up, those fly outs will turn into HRs.

[Snoogans]

Once the weather warms up, those fly outs will turn into HRs.

I hope so, cause I was talkin about CC

[Kevin]

I hope so, cause I was talkin about CC

Well, those balls were flying out on Monday, and the weather was pretty shitty.

[Thebazile78]

you have to add in everytime someone calls WFAN and demands a guy be traded cause he had 1 bad game

Oh for sure.

This'll have to be a running tally for the rest of the season.

[HBox]

Oh for sure.

This'll have to be a running tally for the rest of the season.

You're gonna be an alcoholic by the all-start break!

BTW, Kauffman stadium in KC had a lot of work done in the offseason. I don't like it, makes the place less distinctive.

[Kevin]

I agree.

The Water fall made it unique. It does not look the same.

[RingWraith]

I disagree, I think it looks much better. Besides the waterfalls are still there.

[TheGameHHH]

I disagree, I think it looks much better. Besides the waterfalls are still there.

yea, i agree. it looks better. it looks updated and a little nicer in my opinion. outside of the waterfalls there was literally nothing there before.

i missed most of the game as i just got home from work but it looks like pettitte tossed a gem today. fly yankee plane, fly!!

[cougarjake13]

You're gonna be an alcoholic by the all-start break!

BTW, Kauffman stadium in KC had a lot of work done in the offseason. I don't like it, makes the place less distinctive.

all star break ??

it'd be before may

[sailor]

for 250 million couldn't they have just built a new stadium, especially at kc prices?

[TheGameHHH]

for 250 million couldn't they have just built a new stadium, especially at kc prices?

that probably would have gotten them 1/3 of a new stadium. even the marlins' new digs is already estimated to be $634 million. considering its not supposed to open till 2012, who knows what the final cost will be. 250 mil doesnt buy what it used to......see Rodriguez, Alex.

[Tenbatsuzen]

that probably would have gotten them 1/3 of a new stadium. even the marlins' new digs is already estimated to be $634 million. considering its not supposed to open till 2012, who knows what the final cost will be. 250 mil doesnt buy what it used to......see Rodriguez, Alex.

Actually, in KC, that might have been enough.

PNC Park, Minute Maid Park, Comerica, and a few other stadiums were built at or below 300 million dollars. Of course, that was back in 2000, so who knows how much the economics have changed since then.

[TheMojoPin]

Of course, that was back in 2000, so who knows how much the economics have changed since then.

Everyone?

[TheGameHHH]

Sabathia is so fun to watch

[Tenbatsuzen]

Everyone?

Building a baseball stadium varies from place to place, due to amenities, location built, real estate market, etc.

I have no doubt you could build a ballpark in Arizona for extremely cheap right now.

I mean, the BOB was built for 355m. With how depressed the Phoenix market is, I think you could build for less than that. But again, who knows.

[Kevin]

Swisher is on Fire.

[Kevin]

Ransum is a fucking Bum.

[HBox]

John Flaherty rules. "This is a huge moment in the game, CC is trying to pick up his teammates and you are talking about first names."

[Kevin]

John Flaherty rules. "This is a huge moment in the game, CC is trying to pick up his teammates and you are talking about first names."



Yea, that really gave me a chuckle. And he was right.

[Tenbatsuzen]

John Flaherty rules. "This is a huge moment in the game, CC is trying to pick up his teammates and you are talking about first names."

Let me guess, talking to Kay?

[TheGameHHH]

If you're gonna send him out for the 8th, why take him out after 2 outs?

[Kevin]

Let me guess, talking to Kay?

Who else?

[spoon]

5-1, can we just end the season now?

I can't see the rankings changing anyway, let's just go into the playoffs now.

[cougarjake13]

5-1, can we just end the season now?

I can't see the rankings changing anyway, let's just go into the playoffs now.



sure we'll just prorate the rest of the season


so the jays would finish

140-22

[Kevin]

5-1, can we just end the season now?

I can't see the rankings changing anyway, let's just go into the playoffs now.

You have to start exactly 9-2 or you are fucked. You better lose another game until then.

[spoon]

You have to start exactly 9-2 or you are fucked. You better lose another game until then.

Good point, I'll call Cito.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Good point, I'll call Cito.

How do you find him? Just dial the operator and ask for the only black man over the age of 50 in Ontario?

[cougarjake13]

How do you find him? Just dial the operator and ask for the only black man over the age of 50 in Ontario?




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