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Stormrider666
05-10-2008, 05:43 PM
Ok, take that "people" and make it "person" and he did surprise one person: me.
It is a surprise to me that I could be so fucking stupid in believing that that fucking useless pile of Japo would be of any service to them tonight.
Fuck you Kei Igawa, fuck you in your fucking fuck hole.
Edit: Oh yeah, they should have punched out of this debacle last year and sent him to San Diego. Fuck you Kei Igawa.
Well at least you were man enough to admit to your ignorance. :action-sm
Sadly I think its too late for the Yankees to admit to it when it comes to Igawa and looks like they're stuck with him.
Even though its still early, I like what I see from Rasner.
Steam
05-10-2008, 09:13 PM
Well at least you were man enough to admit to your ignorance. :action-sm
Sadly I think its too late for the Yankees to admit to it when it comes to Igawa and looks like they're stuck with him.
Even though its still early, I like what I see from Rasner.
Not really ignorance, just misguided hope in a sunk investment.
Rain means we probably won't see another Igawa start. At least not in his next turn in the rotation.
So long as he stays healthy in his inning or two tonight, Friday will see the return of
MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISTER KENNEDY.............KENNEDY
And tomorrow should see the return of ARod.
Stormrider666
05-12-2008, 07:37 PM
So long as he stays healthy in his inning or two tonight, Friday will see the return of
MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISTER KENNEDY.............KENNEDY
And tomorrow should see the return of ARod.
Just saw on ESPN news, that A-Rod is expected to be out for another week. Also Kennedy is expected to start on Thursday against Tampa Bay. Rasner gets the start on Friday against the Mets.
Speaking of the Mets, what are guys' feelings about interleague play?
Yeah, the post reported both of those things wrong.
Stupid Post. And Interleague play is boring now. I take no joy out of beating the Mets but their fans will talk about it till next may.
Stormrider666
05-12-2008, 08:42 PM
Too me interleague play was exciting when it first started, but now it gets kind of boring and repetitive. I say keep it to same city or same state teams or teams that may have some sort of history with each other. Like when the Yankees played the Rockies a couple of years ago, was that really necessary.
jimmyjimjimz
05-12-2008, 11:41 PM
I don't know if anyone posted any recent pics of the new stadium, but I found some really nice overhead pictures of the new stadium on
baseball-fever.com
Of course, I'm gonna post them.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/jimmyjimjimz/newold5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/jimmyjimjimz/newold4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/jimmyjimjimz/newold3.jpg
FullBallz
05-13-2008, 12:19 AM
Sliding into Home has great pictures. They update at least once a week. Usually twice. You can link to it through Abraham's blog. It's in the column on the right.
I agree with the shitty interleague matchups. The last good match-up for me was the Yankees-Cubs series a couple years ago. I've seen the Pirates and the Padres twice. SNORE!!! Why can't they play the Dodgers at the Stadium? They played in LA a few years ago and made a boatload of money. They should really bring it to the new stadium next year. That's the one matchup I've been waiting for. Once that happens and I get to see it I could care less about who the Yankees play.
And is anyone else getting the feeling that this team is gonna flounder right around 500 all year? It's just amazing to me how they are only 4 games out of first. They really REALLY need Posada back. I never realized how important he was to everything. A-Rod out they can get by on defense with Gonzalez but without Posada, wow.
jimmyjimjimz
05-13-2008, 12:44 AM
Sliding into Home has great pictures. They update at least once a week. Usually twice. You can link to it through Abraham's blog. It's in the column on the right.
I agree with the shitty interleague matchups. The last good match-up for me was the Yankees-Cubs series a couple years ago. I've seen the Pirates and the Padres twice. SNORE!!! Why can't they play the Dodgers at the Stadium? They played in LA a few years ago and made a boatload of money. They should really bring it to the new stadium next year. That's the one matchup I've been waiting for. Once that happens and I get to see it I could care less about who the Yankees play.
And is anyone else getting the feeling that this team is gonna flounder right around 500 all year? It's just amazing to me how they are only 4 games out of first. They really REALLY need Posada back. I never realized how important he was to everything. A-Rod out they can get by on defense with Gonzalez but without Posada, wow.
I honestly think the Yankees should only play the Mets, Dodgers and Giants in interleague play. Maybe the Cubs and Cardinals too, but basically only the Mets, Giants and Dodgers. And why do they only play interleague games one or two months during the season? And it's always the same months. May and June.
askewcore
05-13-2008, 12:52 AM
And why do they only play interleague games one or two months during the season? And it's always the same months. May and June.
Maybe because everyone knows they suck and this is the most meaningless point in the season? I dont know, but thats my guess.
Perch1019
05-13-2008, 04:44 PM
Interleague was fun the first couple of seasons but its really run its course. For every great "Yankees going to Wrigley" moments there are 20 Diamondbacks VS Royals series. They should do the one weekend where the 'rival' teams meet and then scrap it. Does anyone really care that the Yankees are playing the Reds or Padres? Use those games so that they havent played every game against the Indians, who used to have more of a rivalry vs them, by the first weekend of May.
Perch1019
05-13-2008, 08:24 PM
I think this is the 4th game the Yanks have played at "The Trop" this season but its the first ive sat down to watch. Have these cowbells/horns/bells become a permanent thing at Rays games?
askewcore
05-13-2008, 11:42 PM
Have these cowbells/horns/bells become a permanent thing at Rays games?
YUP. I also heard they are fake. Like pumped in, but I dunno for sure.
And with this post, we just lost.
I guess Mo couldn't go perfect for the year.
askewcore
05-13-2008, 11:51 PM
I guess Mo couldn't go perfect for the year.
[stereotypical yankee fan radio caller]Mo is DONE. He is old and washed up. CUT HIM HANK![/stereotypical yankee fan radio caller]
I thought Jeet should have made that tag when Gomes stole second. He looked out of position. It probably wouldnt have mattered anyway.
That was just a clusterfuck of bad things there. The Tag was bad on the steal. The throw from Melky was bad. Mo probably shouldn't have come out for the 11th 'cause of his questionable control in the 10th.
Perch1019
05-14-2008, 04:47 PM
YUP. I also heard they are fake. Like pumped in, but I dunno for sure.
And with this post, we just lost.
I hate when fans have to bring shit to games like that. I dont know how the stadium can allow that. I think the all time worst was the guys in Oakland with the drums in the outfield. ThunderStixx in Anaheim was also awful.
Another great start by Mussina. Bullpen pitched well, especially Joba and Mo.
I want the kid sitting by the field mic tonight to be ***** mercilessly.
Steam, did you watch the game? John Cena was sitting behind hom.
Jimmy's Dignity
05-15-2008, 02:52 AM
Steam, did you watch the game? John Cena was sitting behind hom.
you thought it was rain inside the stadium...somehow it was actually dirty Jersey-cum :icon_eek: :icon_eek:
askewcore
05-15-2008, 11:47 AM
Steam, did you watch the game? John Cena was sitting behind hom.
I watched the whole game but...I couldnt see him.
Ya see what I did there? Elbow to the ribs.
So, Robertson and Cox are at SWB and performing well. Melancon is right behind them. Whelan made his debut at Tampa but will move along very quickly, he's just there 'cause it's where he was. Humberto should be getting into games by the end of this month.
The supposed weakness of this team, the bullpen, pretty much has an endless supply of arms right now.
askewcore
05-15-2008, 03:19 PM
Didnt they also bring a couple of kids from Tampa right to Scranton last week? I want to say McCutcheon was one of em, but I dont know the names for sure.
McCutchen is going to Scranton from Trenton this week.
Realistically, you could fill about five-seven problems in the bullpen over the course of this year.
Robertson, Melancon, Wheelan, Sanchez and Patterson. Then there's starters like McCutchen and Horne when he's back who could end up there.
askewcore
05-15-2008, 05:26 PM
Iwamura took Kennedy deep in the first AB of the game.
Welcome back Ian.
Kennedy.
He's pitched pretty well since though. Worked through quite the jam in the third.
Perch1019
05-15-2008, 06:31 PM
He's pitched pretty well since though. Worked through quite the jam in the third.
Thats fine and all but hes still getting into these jams. I know the Yanks need to give him more run support but its 4-0 in the 4th inning.
The more I watch this guy pitch, the more and more I wish we had gotten Johan. Hughes is a fucking creampuff too. Has he officially been on the DL longer then his ML career?
See, I don't mind if he gets beat giving up hits. His strike to ball ratio is 2:1 today, I don't have a problem with that.
He's obviously the least talented of Hughes/Joba/IPK, but he's also the guy who can be the most steady if he throws strikes.
Steam
05-15-2008, 08:55 PM
Steam, did you watch the game? John Cena was sitting behind hom.
No, I didn't. Have missed pretty much this entire series with the exception of the early innings of Pettitte's disaster.
you thought it was rain inside the stadium...somehow it was actually dirty Jersey-cum :icon_eek: :icon_eek:
My cum is clean.
McCutchen is going to Scranton from Trenton this week.
Realistically, you could fill about five-seven problems in the bullpen over the course of this year.
Robertson, Melancon, Wheelan, Sanchez and Patterson. Then there's starters like McCutchen and Horne when he's back who could end up there.
I'm not sold on Whelen. The other ones could be solid though. I just hope that Melancon is still in Trenton when they come through New Britain in two weeks. I picked him up in my fantasy league since who the hell knows what will happen with the pen in a year or two.
Thats fine and all but hes still getting into these jams. I know the Yanks need to give him more run support but its 4-0 in the 4th inning.
The more I watch this guy pitch, the more and more I wish we had gotten Johan. Hughes is a fucking creampuff too. Has he officially been on the DL longer then his ML career?
You have to remember that the kids are still young with Phil being the youngest out of them.
Sure, they haven't delivered this year but I think they will be more than capable down the line.
I have always been willing to "sacrifice" this year for the greater good. I just hope that dipshit Hank doesn't push the panic button. Cashman has them set up pretty good pitching wise for the future.
See, I don't mind if he gets beat giving up hits. His strike to ball ratio is 2:1 today, I don't have a problem with that.
He's obviously the least talented of Hughes/Joba/IPK, but he's also the guy who can be the most steady if he throws strikes.
Kennedy could be a damn fine number three pitcher for them in the future.
LilJimmyRbinson
05-15-2008, 10:53 PM
I have 4 tickets availible for Friday night August 15th vs the Royals. Tier reserve box 669, row D. Selling at face value $45 each. I will sell pairs, but I'd prefer to unload them all at once. PM me if interested.
Perch1019
05-16-2008, 02:22 PM
These fucking cunts better make a decision about this game early on because I really dont want to trek all the way to that stadium only to turn around like opening day. If it says its going to rain all night, do us all a favor and call it now. I refuse to buy a beer or food until I know for sure there is a game going on.
My friend just texted me that if it is called, the make up will 75% be played on Monday and not a double header tomorrow.
You have to remember that the kids are still young with Phil being the youngest out of them.
Sure, they haven't delivered this year but I think they will be more than capable down the line.
I have always been willing to "sacrifice" this year for the greater good. I just hope that dipshit Hank doesn't push the panic button. Cashman has them set up pretty good pitching wise for the future.
I dont mind waiting around but as of right now, Hughes seems to get hurt really easy. Its not like hes getting wacked in the head with baseballs. Hes pulling stuff and that kinda worries me.
Stormrider666
05-16-2008, 03:51 PM
These fucking cunts better make a decision about this game early on because I really dont want to trek all the way to that stadium only to turn around like opening day. If it says its going to rain all night, do us all a favor and call it now. I refuse to buy a beer or food until I know for sure there is a game going on.
My friend just texted me that if it is called, the make up will 75% be played on Monday and not a double header tomorrow.
I dont mind waiting around but as of right now, Hughes seems to get hurt really easy. Its not like hes getting wacked in the head with baseballs. Hes pulling stuff and that kinda worries me.
I think there is a better chance of it being a double header tommorow, instead of a day game Monday. The Mets have a double header on Tuesday and I don't see the Yankees willing to give up another off-day this early in the season.
I can see your fears about Hughes being justified, I had the same thought when he went on the DL. However, I have decided not to count last year's hamstring, that was a little freaky.
I agree with Steam, that I'm willing to sacrifice this year for the greater good. From what I can tell, with you, me and Steam, that's three on Wackbag who share that opinion. How do other Yankees fans feel?
I don't think they'll ever throw a season, 'cause the team's too good to just give a season away. But I also feel very strongly that at no point will they go crazy and trade kids for old guys.
Perch1019
05-16-2008, 04:11 PM
I think there is a better chance of it being a double header tommorow, instead of a day game Monday. The Mets have a double header on Tuesday and I don't see the Yankees willing to give up another off-day this early in the season.
My friend that works there said the double header is most likely out. The feeling is that with the limited parking already, if the first game goes even an hour late, it would be a nightmare for people.
As of right now, they are opening the gates at 5 and letting people in.
Perch1019
05-18-2008, 11:08 PM
It would be something special if we could just get ONE hit with a guy in scoring position. We get a 2 run gift from the Umps and all that we can do is get 2 runs.
Over/Under on how many talk shows that jackass who caught the ball sitting next to the foul pole calls into tomorrow.
Oh and Peter Gammons should be banned from doing Yankee games. His anti-yankee shit has really become a pain.
fuckwit
05-19-2008, 02:32 PM
Over/Under on how many talk shows that jackass who caught the ball sitting next to the foul pole calls into tomorrow.
Of course it was fair, ..said the Mets fan (http://www.nypost.com/seven/05192008/sports/mets/a_real_foul_up_111581.htm)
at least it was a mets fan..
Oh and Peter Gammons should be banned from doing Yankee games. His anti-yankee shit has really become a pain.
espn made last night all the more painful
Mother Shucker
05-19-2008, 03:13 PM
Why is the bottom of the pole black?
Stormrider666
05-19-2008, 04:25 PM
Why is the bottom of the pole black?
I don't think no one truly knows why its painted black. Supposedly it got painted black about 10 years ago, after the same thing that happened last night, happened during a game with the Expos.
Oh and I refuse to watch any Yankees game done by ESPN not only because of Peter Gammons but Joe Morgan as well.
Perch1019
05-19-2008, 08:40 PM
The commentary of that game was just horrid. I cant remember the last Sunday night game I watched all the way through but I never remember it being that bad. How does ESPN still allow Miller and Morgan to do games? They are terrible. They harped on that fucking foul ball for 3 innings. It was a bad call, the umps made a mistake. Fine for an inning but christ, move on. They are two dottering old fucks who no longer have a place in this game. Buck Martinez might have a really annoying voice but I would take him in a heartbeat over them. Hell, even put Boomer in there with all his dumb catch phrases and Id be happy.
At the start of the game, they were talking about how one of the guys is coming back from a bout with Cancer to do Weds game and I think it was Morgan said "Yea, he owes me" in reference to all the games he has done while the other guy was battling cancer. I swear there was a good 5 seconds of silence where Miller tried to figure out how to respond with that and when he didnt, Morgan had to try and explain himself. It was a rather cringe moment.
Gammons is just a Boston asshole. He needs to die already. Had Boston not been the losers they were for so long, this guy wouldnt be anything.
Sorry, I had to rant about something other then this pitiful team that takes the field every night. Im glad its going to rain tomorrow because a rain out gives me a credit on my season ticket account.
TheRealJ
05-20-2008, 01:54 AM
Yankees struggling per usual to start the year..
Yankees baseball is just painful from Opening Day to June to watch. Thank God A-Rod's back tomorrow... hoping for another solid outing from Moose to get the team out of this slump.
Posada caught today and yesterday. He's aiming for early June as his return. Might be into rehab games the weekend of the first.
LilJimmyRbinson
05-20-2008, 08:09 PM
I have 4 tickets availible for Friday night August 15th vs the Royals. Tier reserve box 669, row D. Selling at face value $45 each. I will sell pairs, but I'd prefer to unload them all at once. PM me if interested.
Nobody?
Perch1019
05-20-2008, 09:10 PM
I'm sitting at this game and I'm considering leaving in the 3rd inning. This is a fucking joke
jimmyjimjimz
05-20-2008, 09:16 PM
I have 4 tickets availible for Friday night August 15th vs the Royals. Tier reserve box 669, row D. Selling at face value $45 each. I will sell pairs, but I'd prefer to unload them all at once. PM me if interested.
I'll take them for free. I don't have a job right now, so it' kinda hard for me to pay, but I didn't get ANY tickets yet, so I really wanna go so I can say I was there the last season, and I really wanna get a yearbook and an all-star game program (if there's any left)
I guess Jeter made a trade before the year. I'm going to have mobility for the first time since the 90s, but I'm going to lose all accuracy in my throws.
fuckwit
05-20-2008, 09:26 PM
this game was almost funny until that. unfucking believable.
Steam
05-20-2008, 09:32 PM
sigh
jimmyjimjimz
05-20-2008, 09:32 PM
If the Yankees end the season in last place, will Joe Girardi and/or Brian Cashman have a job next year?
speculate.
TheRealJ
05-20-2008, 09:43 PM
If the Yankees end the season in last place, will Joe Girardi and/or Brian Cashman have a job next year?
speculate.
No they won't.
And this is just fucking pitiful.. teams don't let 8 unearned runs score in fucking little league... horrid.:arrrh:
fuckwit
05-20-2008, 09:56 PM
wow joba can run
and its cashman. sayonara
Cashman's contract is up anyway, but this isn't his fault. He's made great move after great move.
Perch1019
05-20-2008, 09:58 PM
Maybe that's the spark they need. Loudest the crowd has been all night.
Edwar looks like he's 15 years old
There still hasn't been a warning issued in this game. The pitch at Melky's head was a lot closer than the one to Scott, Jeter was hit hard, and then that. Still no warning.
So the umps are just letting the O's hit another Yankee.
TheRealJ
05-20-2008, 10:04 PM
Cashman's contract is up anyway, but this isn't his fault. He's made great move after great move.
Besides holding onto Hughes and Kennedy instead of grabbing Johan.
I understand that they were asking for alot.. but the deal was eventually worked down to Kennedy plus 2 minor league pitchers.
I understand that they were asking for alot.. but the deal was eventually worked down to Kennedy plus 2 minor league pitchers.
And when did Smith come out and say that's what he wanted?
The lowest deal I saw ended up being Kennedy/Jackson/Melky/Horne, which I still wouldn't do.
Remember, Johan has the biggest contract for a pitcher ever, and is on pace to give up 50hr this year and that's in the NL.
Perch1019
05-20-2008, 10:07 PM
Cashman's contract is up anyway, but this isn't his fault. He's made great move after great move.
The bullpen has been shit the last couple of years. The starters? Randy johnson, pavano, brown? Horrible.
I like cash but his hands are far from clean in this whole mess
TheRealJ
05-20-2008, 10:11 PM
And when did Smith come out and say that's what he wanted?
The lowest deal I saw ended up being Kennedy/Jackson/Melky/Horne, which I still wouldn't do.
Remember, Johan has the biggest contract for a pitcher ever, and is on pace to give up 50hr this year and that's in the NL.
Yeah if I remember correctly, when the trade talks were winding down they wanted Kennedy Horne+any other we would offer..
I would do that deal for a pitcher the calibur of Johan, considering his track record of turning it on the 2nd half of the season..
How sad that the streaks probly gonna end this year, last season of Yankees stadium.
The bullpen has been shit the last couple of years. The starters? Randy johnson, pavano, brown? Horrible.
I like cash but his hands are far from clean in this whole mess
He hired Oppenheimer though, that twosome is why this team matters right now.
Yeah if I remember correctly, when the trade talks were winding down they wanted Kennedy Horne+any other we would offer..
I would do that deal for a pitcher the calibur of Johan, considering his track record of turning it on the 2nd half of the season..
How sad that the streaks probly gonna end this year, last season of Yankees stadium.
As bad as the deal they took was, it was better than Kennedy/Horne/anyone.
Steam
05-20-2008, 10:19 PM
They didn't want to pay Johan all of that money in addition to giving up the prospects.
If they push Cashman out the door for this they are fucked.
If they push Cashman out the door for this they are fucked.
The only way I don't think it's a terrible move is if Oppenheimer becomes the GM.
fuckwit
05-20-2008, 10:24 PM
at least his hand isnt broken
cash has had alot of foul ups too. our high priced pitching collection thats either perma dl or waiting on a return trip to asia, damon, no 1b player for this year
the thing he did recently that i was happy about was not getting santana. i have more faith in kennedy and huges. even if they dont pull themselves together till next year.
askewcore
05-20-2008, 10:30 PM
I think Steinbrenner forced Cash into alot of his shitty moves, like Igawa and Big Useless. Signing Damon was a good move, but they gave him way too long a deal.
How has Damon been a bad move at all? He had a sick 06, was a main part of them making the playoffs last year, and his OPS has hovered around .800 all year in 08. Giambi hasn't been completely horrible either. He hasn't hit for average, but who cares, he's creating runs.
Over his time with the club a lot of moves Cashman wanted to do have worked for other teams. He wanted Ortiz. He wanted to sign Lieber instead of Wright and Byrd instead of Pavano. He also traded Randy Johnson and his bad back for a lot of good parts. He traded Sheffield for even more good parts.
He had zero leverage with trading either of those players.
Perch1019
05-20-2008, 10:41 PM
He hired Oppenheimer though, that twosome is why this team matters right now.
You can say 'its early' all you want but last place in the al east with a horrible pitching staff isn't a team that matters right now. Right now they are abysmal. Blame the injuries all you want but their bench sucks and they just don't have the quality to fill in holes. That I put on the gm.
fuckwit
05-20-2008, 10:41 PM
i hate the weak defense with damon and giambi both out there. its too much. i really dont know who else was available for this year to trade for but it seems like poor planing having them both out there regularly.
i never heard he was against pavano, byrd would have been great instead...
i hate the weak defense with damon and giambi both out there. its too much. i really dont know who else was available for this year to trade for but it seems like poor planing having them both out there regularly.
i never heard he was against pavano, byrd would have been great instead...
Damon is the second best outfielder on this team, and Giambi's defense is overblown, there's at least 10 1b worse than him in the league.
This pitching staff, going into the year, wasn't that bad. And this was the best bench in years heading into 08. You can't put everyone sucking on the GM. You build your team based on what they've done and what they could do. This team was built well.
Damon's hit into some terrible luck.
And, about my Oppenheimer/Cashman being the only reason this team means anything right now.
Without those two there's no Cano/Melky/Joba/Duncan. Henry doesn't get traded and traded for Abreu. They don't have a top 5 system. That's what they've done.
fuckwit
05-20-2008, 10:58 PM
i still think they can make the playoffs like last year if the mental bs gets worked out.
what do you think about how kennedy is doing mik3?
I think his first start back up was encouraging. He threw strikes, which was his problem early. He is probably the fourth best youngster above AA at this point though.
Perch1019
05-20-2008, 11:22 PM
Damon is the second best outfielder on this team, and Giambi's defense is overblown, there's at least 10 1b worse than him in the league.
This pitching staff, going into the year, wasn't that bad. And this was the best bench in years heading into 08. You can't put everyone sucking on the GM. You build your team based on what they've done and what they could do. This team was built well.
Damons arm alone should shoot him towards the bottom of any list. Melkys 1, Abreu might be a bitch at times but he can at least gun someone down once in a while. A ball falls in front of damon, its a double or run scored easy. Giambis D has gotten better but its still not someone you want everyday at first base.
How was this team build well? They had what, 5 guys competing for the DH/1B/Extra outfield position? Shelley Duncan has been horrible off the bench, Ensberg has done shit and Molina, even though is being used more then he was supposed to, is non existant.
The starting pitching was all based on super expectations and as of right now, none of those have come close to being true. Wang has been fine, Pettite cant get past the 4th inning unscathed anymore. Moose has been dependable and got kinda fucked tonight. Hughes, when pitching, was not good and Kennedy has been bad despite throwing 'more strikes' in his last loss.
Even when Stienbreener was making the moves, Cash could have had the balls to say no or if he really didnt like it, walk away. Im not giving him a pass on the current state of this team. If he couldnt talk George out of making a deal that would hurt them over helping them, then he shouldnt be the GM anyways.
Since Cashman got 100% control going into 2005 I'd say they made one bad move. And that one bad move is still a lefty starting pitcher making 2.5mil a year and they constantly get calls about.
You can't let hindsight tell you this bench is bad. Going into the year this was the best, most versatile, bench the team has had in forever.
Steam
05-20-2008, 11:28 PM
Even when Stienbreener was making the moves, Cash could have had the balls to say no or if he really didnt like it, walk away. Im not giving him a pass on the current state of this team. If he couldnt talk George out of making a deal that would hurt them over helping them, then he shouldnt be the GM anyways.
Nobody could have talked George out of those moves.
And he would have walked away before this contract if he wasn't given more control.
fuckwit
05-20-2008, 11:42 PM
Damons arm alone should shoot him towards the bottom of any list. Melkys 1, Abreu might be a bitch at times but he can at least gun someone down once in a while. A ball falls in front of damon, its a double or run scored easy. Giambis D has gotten better but its still not someone you want everyday at first base.
thats what i usually went off. i dont know what abreu's problem is lately with the wall (never noticed it that much in the past) but damon can barely get the ball to jeter. there have been a ton of people running on damons arm and its costing us alot of runs.
also ive blamed a few points this year on meacham. losing bowa is killing us
Damon's arm, as a left fielder, is honestly about average. This team is average arms at the corner and ++ in CF. Abreu's great coming in but terrible going out. Damon's great going out but terrible coming in.
There aren't any other options though. Matsui is completely terrible out there and Duncan is below average. If Melky can pick up a little more power he could fit the corner OF mold and you can stick Jackson in CF in the next year or so.
Jimmy's Dignity
05-21-2008, 12:45 AM
I think Steinbrenner forced Cash into alot of his shitty moves, like Igawa and Big Useless. Signing Damon was a good move, but they gave him way too long a deal.
yeah, I was going to say, Cashman did not pull the trigger on a lot of those deals. He wanted Vlad, we got Sheff. He wanted NOTHING to do with Ichabod Crane, we got him. Useless Jap? We got him. Roger, again? Signed. Pavano? Maybe he wanted to sign him only because then we could hopefully see pictures of Alyssa Milano wearing nothing but a Yankees jersey...
TheRealJ
05-21-2008, 01:27 AM
yeah, I was going to say, Cashman did not pull the trigger on a lot of those deals. He wanted Vlad, we got Sheff. He wanted NOTHING to do with Ichabod Crane, we got him. Useless Jap? We got him. Roger, again? Signed. Pavano? Maybe he wanted to sign him only because then we could hopefully see pictures of Alyssa Milano wearing nothing but a Yankees jersey...
Well that would make his worthless DL ridden tenure somewhat worth it
Stormrider666
05-21-2008, 03:36 PM
yeah, I was going to say, Cashman did not pull the trigger on a lot of those deals. He wanted Vlad, we got Sheff. He wanted NOTHING to do with Ichabod Crane, we got him. Useless Jap? We got him. Roger, again? Signed. Pavano? Maybe he wanted to sign him only because then we could hopefully see pictures of Alyssa Milano wearing nothing but a Yankees jersey...
Just to back up what you're saying, it was Dwight Gooden's influence on Steinbrenner that led to the signing of his nephew, Sheffield. I think the people that run YES pushed for the Iegawa signing. Finally, even though Pavano has been bust, the Yankees were one of 3 teams interested in signing him. I can't fault Cashman for signing him.
During last night's game, I saw something I don't think I have ever seen. Jeter had a look of disgust on his face with Cano for being late to second base in the top of the first. Speaking of Cano, its still early but I'm thinking maybe it was a bad idea to give Cano that 4 year deal, this early in his career.
I think Cano will do alright, I'm not worried about him.
About the play in the field. It's been a long peeve of mine about Jeter ALWAYS throwing to second with two outs. So many times there's close plays there, I'm shocked a 2b hasn't been spiked yet. He needs to just take the easy throw to first.
TheRealJ
05-21-2008, 05:46 PM
Rasner's going tonight, I expect another solid outing.
My question, if he gives us about three more solid outings do you guys see him being a fixture in the rotation for the rest of the year if either Kennedy or Hughes don't perform to expectation?
Perch1019
05-21-2008, 06:17 PM
Rasner's going tonight, I expect another solid outing.
My question, if he gives us about three more solid outings do you guys see him being a fixture in the rotation for the rest of the year if either Kennedy or Hughes don't perform to expectation?
Phil is out til what, the All Star Break? If thats the case, there really isnt much of a choice here. Hank would sooner pay Wells to come out of retirement before he let them put Lego hair back on the mound.
Refering back to Damons arm being average, I really dont see it. He hits Jeter on the fly with that throw because Jeets is halfway into the outfield. Even then its a slow looping ball and never a bullet. If someones trying to score from 2nd on a ground ball hit through to him, 90% of the players are not getting their uniforms dirty. I always have the image of him fielding the ball and then doing that gay hopstep as he makes that rainbow throw. I also cant stand how it always seems that hes 0-2 in the count. Given he can work the count from there but its like he always takes strike one and then fouls off the second pitch.
Steam
05-21-2008, 06:17 PM
Rasner's going tonight, I expect another solid outing.
My question, if he gives us about three more solid outings do you guys see him being a fixture in the rotation for the rest of the year if either Kennedy or Hughes don't perform to expectation?
If he keeps performing they would not take him out of the mix. It would just mean that a) Joba stays in the pen (which seems pretty definite now anyway) and b) Kennedy gets more time in Triple A.
I fully expect that Hughes comes back and has a solid second half. Maybe I just have too much faith in the kid.
Stormrider666
05-21-2008, 06:30 PM
If he keeps performing they would not take him out of the mix. It would just mean that a) Joba stays in the pen (which seems pretty definite now anyway) and b) Kennedy gets more time in Triple A.
I fully expect that Hughes comes back and has a solid second half. Maybe I just have too much faith in the kid.
I share that same faith in Hughes and he will have a solid second half. Also agree Rasner stays in the starting rotation if he continues to perform well.
Perch1019
05-21-2008, 09:12 PM
An
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From
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/11/15/sports/baseball/arod.600.jpg
Ok, im kinda glad hes back
FullBallz
05-21-2008, 09:36 PM
I'm VERY happy he is back. Looked like I picked the right game to come to. I got to my car and was on my way then it was 5-0. I turned right around on route 3. This is much more enjoyable. I really like how Rasner is pitching. He's not dominating but he is "being a pitcher" which is what you need if you don't throw 96. I hope he stays. He got a bad break last year.
TheRealJ
05-21-2008, 09:50 PM
Rasner's pretty raw he's outperformed every pitcher so far except Wang.
Pretty much got this one in the bag.. hopefully Kennedy brings it tomorrow so the Yanks can start a nice win streak to get above .500
Perch1019
05-21-2008, 10:02 PM
Pretty much got this one in the bag.. hopefully Kennedy brings it tomorrow so the Yanks can start a nice win streak to get above .500
Depends on if we get the bullpen from earlier in the season or the one from the Mets series.
Damn, Arod wuz robbed!
fuckwit
05-21-2008, 10:17 PM
unreal that wasnt a hard call if you were watching the ball. they fucking called that hit off the outfielders reaction.
TheRealJ
05-21-2008, 11:13 PM
Dominate pitching from everybody tonight.
Let's hope they keep the ball rolling tomorrow.
fuckwit
05-21-2008, 11:17 PM
i cant believe Girardi just confirmed that. seems unlike him.
'the process has started' here comes Joba!
Steam
05-22-2008, 07:42 AM
i cant believe Girardi just confirmed that. seems unlike him.
'the process has started' here comes Joba!
Well, he did use the guy for two innings in a blowout.
I just like how it happened a mere hours after I said it was pretty much definite he was staying in the pen. I'm a douche.
Well I figured the more they lose the more likely they were to put him in the rotation. Edwar being insane and Farns/Hawkins coming around probably helped it. The fact all the high level minors arms are amazing also added to this I'm sure.
Jimmy's Dignity
05-22-2008, 10:04 AM
I'm a douche.
we know that
I had to chuckle after the game...ESPN basically took steam's position of "He's going to stay in the bullpen for a while longer eventhough the Yankees need another reliable starter" eventhough Joe said that he'd started making the transition last night
Mariano has made people completely overvalue the bullpen. Look at how many dudes show up and are pretty good for a year or two in the pen. The problem is that managers stick with these guys way too long after they're toast.
Everyone in the NY media today has chosen to destroy the Yankees for stretching Joba out.
Jimmy's Dignity
05-22-2008, 03:48 PM
Everyone in the NY media today has chosen to destroy the Yankees for stretching Joba out.
Everyone in the NY media is fucking retarded
Everyone in the NY media is fucking retarded
http://nomaas.org/images/joba_idiots.gif
Steam
05-22-2008, 06:14 PM
Mariano has made people completely overvalue the bullpen. Look at how many dudes show up and are pretty good for a year or two in the pen. The problem is that managers stick with these guys way too long after they're toast.
That is the problem. Mariano was so fucking good that the dummies think it would be so easy to just replace him with whatever is there. Joba would do a marvelous job as closer, you know why? Because he's a great fucking pitcher. However, unlike Mariano, he has more than one really good pitch. When Mariano came up he didn't have a whole shit load of hype behind him. He was up for some starts including one really great one that I remember before being moved to the bullpen where he was fucking amazing. Showalter being afraid to use him in that ALDS still is ponderous.
Joba will be a great fucking starter. End of story.
Steam
05-22-2008, 10:57 PM
Great win tonight.
Decent start from Kennedy too.
TheRealJ
05-22-2008, 10:58 PM
Cano comes through!
And it appears Kennedy is back to normal... I'll hold judgement until his next start though.
Kennedy.....Kennedy was hitting 92 tonight.
Love Girardi flipping out. Love Cano, love the post game impossible to understand interview.
bill333
05-22-2008, 11:00 PM
Great win tonight.
Decent start from Kennedy too.
x 2
I loved Joe's tirade althugh I think it might have hit the knob but the ump shouldn't have been talked into the call.
Anyone read the umps lips? I thought he told Joe to "get the fuck outta here" and then I think Joe went to the 1st base ump and told him what was said.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure Girardi went to the crew chief and said that.
It did hit the knob, but he was calling it a ball until Hernandez talked him into the call.
Perch1019
05-22-2008, 11:02 PM
Great win. I had to run outside when Kennedy loaded the bases and came back thinking it was at least going to be 3-0.
Can you remember the last time a Yankee manager went that nuts over a call?
Great win. I had to run outside when Kennedy loaded the bases and came back thinking it was at least going to be 3-0.
Can you remember the last time a Yankee manager went that nuts over a call?
I'd say Torre in Milwaukee in...06?
Perch1019
05-22-2008, 11:03 PM
Anyone read the umps lips? I thought he told Joe to "get the fuck outta here" and then I think Joe went to the 1st base ump and told him what was said.
I saw it too. It was just as he was turning away
Big Fat Steve
05-22-2008, 11:03 PM
Yikes! That was a great pitcher's duel. As an O's fan, Joe Girardi had every right to be pissed. That ball was four or five inches from the bat, and the ump was reactionary. Either way, my boys are 24-21, and that is about ten games better than I expected.
Also, the funny thing about Cano is he went to high school in America.
fuckwit
05-22-2008, 11:06 PM
Also, the funny thing about Cano is he went to high school in America.
:haha7:
god that was a great game. needed every part of it.
what was the 1 and 2 thing Girardi was saying?
Perch1019
05-22-2008, 11:23 PM
:haha7:
god that was a great game. needed every part of it.
what was the 1 and 2 thing Girardi was saying?
Maybe 1. You fucked us on a home run yesterday and 2. now this bullshit.
askewcore
05-23-2008, 12:49 AM
Just got back from the game. Finally an encouraging start from IPK, getting out of that bases loaded jam with only one run was so big for him. I hope Joe getting tossed lights a fire under them.
Also, when Kennedy takes the mound to start the game, they played a sound clip of "Mrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Kennedy" But didnt follow it up with a later Kennedy.
Jimmy's Dignity
05-23-2008, 12:51 AM
Also, when Kennedy takes the mound to start the game, they played a sound clip of "Mrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Kennedy" But didnt follow it up with a later Kennedy.
hahaha, that rules
good start from him tonight, too bad he got a ND outta the deal, but only giving up 1 instead of the customary 4 is a great improvement
askewcore
05-23-2008, 12:55 AM
hahaha, that rules
It got a smattering of applause from those of us who are not ashamed to admit watching wrestling.
For people who still might be upset about not getting Santana,
From Buster Olney's blog,
Heard this from a couple of evaluators: Johan Santana's velocity is down 3-4 miles per hour from a couple of years ago. He is short-arming the ball more than he has in the past -- and this is after some red flags appeared in the physical examination he underwent before signing with the Mets. Sources say his shoulder showed some wear and tear, which is not unusual for a pitcher of Santana's age. This is not to say Santana is not an effective pitcher now, but all of this information makes you wonder how effective he will remain during the course of his multi-year deal.
coolyellowbus
05-23-2008, 04:03 AM
Video of joe getting tossed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Num9um0-ik
coolyellowbus
05-23-2008, 04:06 AM
it pretty clearly looks like the ump mouthed to him "get the fuck outta here"
Steam
05-23-2008, 07:59 AM
Just got back from the game. Finally an encouraging start from IPK, getting out of that bases loaded jam with only one run was so big for him. I hope Joe getting tossed lights a fire under them.
Also, when Kennedy takes the mound to start the game, they played a sound clip of "Mrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Kennedy" But didnt follow it up with a later Kennedy.
Awesome.
And I prefer calling Kennedy "Ike" especially after its what the guys in the locker room call him according to Phil Hughes.
For people who still might be upset about not getting Santana,
From Buster Olney's blog,
Yeah, no shit. After reading Bill Simmons' column yesterday where he took some shots at Hughes and the Yankees "refusal" to include him in a Santana deal I called up my Red Sox fan friend and just went off on him out of frustration. I have since calmed down but I can snap again at a moments notice.
Perch1019
05-23-2008, 10:17 AM
I have my 3 tickets to tonights game but am not going to use them. If anyone wants them, I can email them to you. PM me.
Jimmy's Dignity
05-23-2008, 10:24 AM
And I prefer calling Kennedy "Ike" especially after its what the guys in the locker room call him according to Phil Hughes. which is?
fuckwit
05-23-2008, 11:54 AM
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/spedly/capt2c7b02e6d050467fbee9636deee01de.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/spedly/amd_yanks3.jpg
giambi spoiled it.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/spedly/pg2_a_martin_275.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/spedly/cano98a56b0cce1248fa9c343baaf774632.jpg
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peewee
05-23-2008, 02:19 PM
thank god the yankees have a manager with balls. if torre was still manager he would have gone out there and said "are you sure it hit his bat because from where i was sitting it looked like it didn't but you have a better view.... thank you for your time have a good night"
Stormrider666
05-23-2008, 06:28 PM
Awesome.
And I prefer calling Kennedy "Ike" especially after its what the guys in the locker room call him according to Phil Hughes.
Yeah, no shit. After reading Bill Simmons' column yesterday where he took some shots at Hughes and the Yankees "refusal" to include him in a Santana deal I called up my Red Sox fan friend and just went off on him out of frustration. I have since calmed down but I can snap again at a moments notice.
Yet at the same time, all I hear from Red Sox cheerleaders, is them praising the Sox for not giving up their young pitchers for Santana. Motherfuckers can't have it both ways. If we had gotten Santana, all you would have heard from Yankee haters was, "here they go again, Big Bad Yankees using their riches to get what they want".
Oh and MLB didn't share in our support of Girardi's outburst last night. He is suspended for tonight's game.
bill333
05-23-2008, 06:47 PM
Also, when Kennedy takes the mound to start the game, they played a sound clip of "Mrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Kennedy" But didnt follow it up with a later Kennedy.
Better than coming out to the sound clip of rifle shots.
What, nothing? :icon_redf
Girardi getting suspended is such bullshit.
TheRealJ
05-23-2008, 11:16 PM
Refreshing to see the offense come around and Pettitte to get out of the 4th.
Things are looking on the up
Jimmy's Dignity
05-24-2008, 12:21 AM
I like 13 runs....14? Sweet offensive showing
peewee
05-24-2008, 01:36 AM
i just got back from the game. it was nice to see pettette pitch well and the offensive to finally produce. and i had a good time, but i was sitting in front of the most annoying asshole ever. he was explaining every pitch to his immigrant Indian friend who has apparently never seen baseball and is fucking retarded. every pitch was "that was a ball" , "oh good that was a strike", "that was foul" etc. he was also constantly saying the count and how many pitches till a walk or strikeout. i wanted to turn around and fucking slug this guy. even when i was clearly mocking him the whole time and turned around twice he didn't stop. finally we were able to move and thats the only thing keeping me out of jail right now.
Giambi's mustache = magic
Perch1019
05-24-2008, 06:35 PM
Seeing Farnsworth in the 8th makes me very nervous about turning Joba into a starter.
Stormrider666
05-24-2008, 06:48 PM
Seeing Farnsworth in the 8th makes me very nervous about turning Joba into a starter.
Although I do share that same feeling, I will give the guy the benefit of the doubt for today. He had been warming up for while as the Yankees scored 5 runs.
Oh and I take back what I said about Cano a few days ago.
askewcore
05-24-2008, 06:52 PM
Seeing Farnsworth in the 8th makes me very nervous about turning Joba into a starter.
x2
He has been pitching better lately, but its still scary. Although, when Hughes comes back we're gonna have six starters now, assuming he figures out how to pitch again and Kennedy Kennedy can pitch well consistently.
One out of Mussina/Hughes/Kennedy will go to the pen when Hughes is healthy. Farnsworth has pretty much earned his entire ERA in blowouts one way or the other. I can think of one close game that he pitched bad in, and it wasn't close when he did it, the Mets game that they lost 7-4.
Also, there's a trillion arms in case he completely sucks, along with Hawkins having pitched better.
Steam
05-25-2008, 03:57 PM
One out of Mussina/Hughes/Kennedy will go to the pen when Hughes is healthy. Farnsworth has pretty much earned his entire ERA in blowouts one way or the other. I can think of one close game that he pitched bad in, and it wasn't close when he did it, the Mets game that they lost 7-4.
Also, there's a trillion arms in case he completely sucks, along with Hawkins having pitched better.
I agree with you on this, with the most likely being Kennedy unless Mussina is absolutely sucking cock. They just need to keep in contention and then see what happens when all of the pieces are in play for this year.
On a side note, I just want to puch Washburn in the face. Fucker. Same goes for Sexson but thats on a strictly personal level.
Stormrider666
05-25-2008, 04:52 PM
I agree with you on this, with the most likely being Kennedy unless Mussina is absolutely sucking cock. They just need to keep in contention and then see what happens when all of the pieces are in play for this year.
On a side note, I just want to puch Washburn in the face. Fucker. Same goes for Sexson but thats on a strictly personal level.
Did "Strikeout" Sexon refuse to sign an autograph for you?
Steam
05-25-2008, 04:57 PM
Did "Strikeout" Sexon refuse to sign an autograph for you?
No, just his piss poor batting average is killing my fantasy team. I knew what I was getting into when I sold my soul to add power but its fucking ridiculous how fucking terrible he is. Its so bad I'm contemplating trading Ichiro to get someone like Youkilis and parts.
Stormrider666
05-25-2008, 05:07 PM
No, just his piss poor batting average is killing my fantasy team. I knew what I was getting into when I sold my soul to add power but its fucking ridiculous how fucking terrible he is. Its so bad I'm contemplating trading Ichiro to get someone like Youkilis and parts.
Oh I see. I don't do fantasy baseball, but I have had that same feeling when a player has fucked up my fantasy football team.
Steam
05-25-2008, 05:08 PM
Molina! Fuck yeah!
askewcore
05-25-2008, 05:08 PM
Well, this has been a nice 8th inning. Its about time the bats woke the fuck up.
All Molina does is smack doubles to the gaps.
Steam
05-25-2008, 05:08 PM
Oh I see I don't do fantasy baseball, but I have had that same feeling when a player has fucked up my fantasy football team.
Fantasy baseball is the best fantasy sport out there.
Stormrider666
05-25-2008, 05:21 PM
Well, this has been a nice 8th inning. Its about time the bats woke the fuck up.
All Molina does is smack doubles to the gaps.
No shit. I turned my head for a few minutes and missed all the action.
Oh Steam and I have to disagree, fantasy football is way better than fantasy baseball. What makes fantasy football better is that its a shorter season and I don't mind following other players from other teams. Where as in baseball, I find it hard not only to follow other teams but watch them as well.
fuckwit
05-25-2008, 05:27 PM
not such a great outing for Wang but nice to see the first late game comeback. the team is looking alot better with ARod back.
Seattle looks god awful. Ichero looks like hes disgusted with every play and just hates the team. Wish he didnt have a new contract..
TheRealJ
05-25-2008, 05:30 PM
http://www.bradford.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/D442A023-3016-46A5-80DD-1C79E7BD7C35/0/BigSweep2.jpg
Great win today coming back against Putz.
Now let's extend this win streak with a sweep against the O's. I hope they win today though, O's and Rays are currently tied at 4 in the bottom of the 9th.
Steam
05-25-2008, 05:52 PM
Great win today to bail out Wang.
Oh Steam and I have to disagree, fantasy football is way better than fantasy baseball. What makes fantasy football better is that its a shorter season and I don't mind following other players from other teams. Where as in baseball, I find it hard not only to follow other teams but watch them as well.
No chance in hell. Baseball is A LOT more skill especially if you only do American or National League. Football is driven by running backs but baseball is much more even throughout.
Stormrider666
05-25-2008, 06:03 PM
Great win today to bail out Wang.
No chance in hell. Baseball is A LOT more skill especially if you only do American or National League. Football is driven by running backs but baseball is much more even throughout.
Great win indeed today.
However on the fantasy debate, we are going to have to agree to disagree sir. Especially since football is more driven by the quarterback.
Steam
05-25-2008, 06:26 PM
Great win indeed today.
However on the fantasy debate, we are going to have to agree to disagree sir. Especially since football is more driven by the quarterback.
Not fantasy football. There have been years where just having Marshall Faulk, Priest Holmes, or Tomlinson was all you needed to win. Surround the top guy with some decent parts and you are set. Quarterbacks in fantasy football are a dime a dozen.
Stormrider666
05-25-2008, 08:42 PM
Not fantasy football. There have been years where just having Marshall Faulk, Priest Holmes, or Tomlinson was all you needed to win. Surround the top guy with some decent parts and you are set. Quarterbacks in fantasy football are a dime a dozen.
I have never had that type of success in any of the leagues that I have been in. The one year I did win it all, I had Brad Johnson/Randall Cunnigham as QB with Carter/Moss as receivers. Last year, I was fortunate enough to wind up with Tom Brady and came in second. All of the leagues that I have been in, if you didn't have a good quarterback and a decent back up, you were screwed.
askewcore
05-25-2008, 09:46 PM
Quarterbacks in fantasy football are a dime a dozen.
Brady won me my league last season.....I'd still pick a back first, but I'm just sayin
Steam
05-26-2008, 02:32 PM
Brady won me my league last season.....I'd still pick a back first, but I'm just sayin
Yeah, but that is very rare. Football is still primarily based on one or two guys and the head to head aspect of it makes it more up in the air and luck induced than a good old fashioned Roto baseball league.
Anyway, I'm stuck with the Orioles feed of this game and Gary fucking Thorne. Booooooooooooo
ginaf20697
05-26-2008, 02:39 PM
C'mon now! If there's any out of town feed I don't mind getting it's the O's. LOVE Gary Thorne.
Steam
05-26-2008, 02:48 PM
C'mon now! If there's any out of town feed I don't mind getting it's the O's. LOVE Gary Thorne.
I fucking despise Gary Thorne. Such a fucking douchebag biased fuck. He might as well had gone down to the ice and fucking blown Ray Bourque during the '01 Cup Finals.
fuckwit
05-26-2008, 03:35 PM
fire mecham now
Steam
05-26-2008, 03:51 PM
fire mecham now
Meh, it was worth a shot.
Steam
05-27-2008, 08:41 PM
Come the fuck on Kennedy.
Kevin Millar?
Really?
Again?
Perch1019
05-27-2008, 08:43 PM
Whens Joba gonna knock this guy back down to triple A? Cant hold a 4-0 lead against this fucking team?
Steam
05-27-2008, 08:46 PM
Whens Joba gonna knock this guy back down to triple A? Cant hold a 4-0 lead against this fucking team?
Kennedy is supposed to be a lower version of prime Mussina, not a lower version of current Mussina.
I love the guy and all but what the fuck, its really starting to piss me off. And the faggot has the audacity to bitch and moan when he got sent down the first time? Fuck you.
fuckwit
05-27-2008, 08:46 PM
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/spedly/ohburr-new.gif
i hope the bats are still here for the rest of the game.
so when is joba available again? cause this game could really use a long reliever.
Perch1019
05-27-2008, 09:09 PM
I really havent seen what is the big deal with him. I wouldnt put him anywhere near the level of Joba or some of the good things we've seen from Hughes. He doesnt have that flash that makes him stand out. Hes just like an average pitcher in the rotation.
fuckwit
05-27-2008, 09:18 PM
:clap:
nice, one for the champ before they retire this guy. thanks o's
Steam
05-27-2008, 09:20 PM
I really havent seen what is the big deal with him. I wouldnt put him anywhere near the level of Joba or some of the good things we've seen from Hughes. He doesnt have that flash that makes him stand out. Hes just like an average pitcher in the rotation.
He was never billed as better than Hughes or Joba (well after Joba's first few starts last year anyway), but he is supposed to be a steady pitcher for the rotation and he just isn't doing it.
Fuck Ike.
bill333
05-27-2008, 09:49 PM
What the fuck is going on tonight? Every other pitch is ending up in the outfield bleachers.
Perch1019
05-27-2008, 10:03 PM
He was never billed as better than Hughes or Joba (well after Joba's first few starts last year anyway), but he is supposed to be a steady pitcher for the rotation and he just isn't doing it.
Fuck Ike.
No, I know they were alweays the better of "generation trey" and Ike was going to be the 3 but so far, I have yet to see this guy show anything that would remotely label him as a future star.
I also took at shower after it was 4-4 and have been on the phone since so I didnt even know Kennedy was pulled. Regardless, giving up a 4-0 lead in the 2nd inning of a game is shit.
bill333
05-27-2008, 10:32 PM
Edwar Ramirez reminds me of Fu from "The Golden Child"
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/6460/gcxc6.jpg
bill333
05-28-2008, 01:07 AM
bullpen comes through again :fu:
TheRealJ
05-28-2008, 01:08 AM
i hope latroy hawkins fucking dies that black piece of shit
fuckwit
05-28-2008, 03:14 PM
i hope latroy hawkins fucking dies that black piece of shit
better watch out. he may have a new friend soon.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/spedly/indians-sabathia.jpg
also hawkins was 1 among many pitchers last night who blew it. dorf and kennedy both blew 4 run leads. and jeter had an awful night. and the umps fucked us on the rain. it was a shitty night all around.
bill333
05-28-2008, 03:46 PM
Not to be a Picky Pete but Kennedy gave up 3 runs (1 unearned) but last night was sick -anything up in the zone, went out. I can't really say anything about the rain call because Matsui smashed the ball, just that it went right to a player, so he must have seen it well enough.
Regular Joe - "All you can do is hit it. You can't steer it" :icon_lol:
Have to say that inning when the bases were loaded and set for big runs, could have been huge, when the Fail Dozer came onto the field. They did score more than enough for any good pitching staff to hold.
Perch1019
05-28-2008, 05:32 PM
Not to be a Picky Pete but Kennedy gave up 3 runs (1 unearned) but last night was sick -anything up in the zone, went out. I can't really say anything about the rain call because Matsui smashed the ball, just that it went right to a player, so he must have seen it well enough.
Im done hearing excuses for this guy. Every shitty game he has its always something. If his luck is that bad, he should find something else to do. He gave up those 3 runs in 3 innings of work and then gets hurt and is now on the DL. I dont know what it is with Phil and him but maybe the yankees should find another way to bring these guys up because the way they are doing it now, theyre making them very soft. Im terrified for Joba to turn to a starter right now.
Also I dont know if anyone saw this article in the Post today, but this guy is a giant asshole.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05282008/news/regionalnews/yanks_played_dirty__hr_fan_112831.htm
A diehard Yankee fan claims Bomber brass gave him the short end of the bat in a deal over a historic home-run ball.
Alexander Martinez, a 35-year-old Hartford, Conn., resident, made headlines last August for his remarkable feat of catching two long balls in one game. First, he grabbed Hideki Matsui's 100th big league homer - and later, he snatched a dinger off the bat of Melky Cabrera.
Martinez said he turned over the milestone Matsui ball to Yankees security man Bill Shaw.
In return, Martinez said, Shaw promised him an autographed Matsui ball, the bat Godzilla used to hammer the historic homer and 15 tickets to this season's All-Star Game - the last at Yankee Stadium.
Martinez got an autographed ball and bat but hasn't seen any All-Star tickets or an authentication letter for the bat.
Despite using an attorney to reach out to the Yankees, Martinez insisted he would never file a suit against his favorite team.
"I don't want to go there. As many times as I can tell you, I'm a diehard Yankees fan," Martinez told The Post.
"I'm not into any money or anything like that. I just want what was promised to me."
Martinez said he asked Shaw to put their deal in ink. But he quoted Shaw as responding: "We are the New York Yankees. When we give our word, we will do it."
A Yankee spokesman insisted the team never agreed to what Martinez says. "Bill Shaw absolutely, positively denies that he ever offered him any All-Star Game tickets or ever agreed to it," said Howard Rubenstein.
Another team official said he doubted the Yankees would give away 15 highly valuable ducats to the mid-summer classic.
Martinez admitted his 15-ticket request was a pie-in-the-sky demand, meant as a negotiation opener.
But Shaw quickly agreed to terms, Martinez insisted.
Who the fuck does this guy think he is that he can request 15 tickets to the All Star game? You caught a home run ball. Its not even one that would fetch money anyways. Give it back, get your signed bat (which is pretty fucking cool) and maybe ask for a chance to meet Matsui. The sad thing is here is that this guys probably going to get really good tickets to the game while im paying out my asshole to sit on the roof.
Stormrider666
05-28-2008, 05:54 PM
Why did Kennedy go on the DL?
Perch1019
05-28-2008, 06:06 PM
Why did Kennedy go on the DL?
(http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080527&content_id=2782046&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy)
BALTIMORE -- Already sent down to the Minors once this season, Yankees right-hander Ian Kennedy will next be heading to the disabled list after suffering a strained right lat muscle in his start on Tuesday against the Orioles.
The 23-year-old felt the injury grab in the third inning of his start at Camden Yards and nearly attempted to work through it. Winless this season, Kennedy considered trying to head back out for a fourth inning after the Yankees took an 8-4 lead in their eventual 10-9, 11-inning loss, but said the pain was too much to bear.
"I was just trying to take deep breaths, and after a couple of seconds, it went away," Kennedy said. "It allowed me to throw another pitch and I got two outs, so I just tried to get through that inning. I was trying whether to decide to say anything and it was just too painful to go through."
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the team will place Kennedy on the 15-day disabled list. He was charged with four runs on four hits against the Orioles in his eighth start and ninth appearance of the season, allowing back-to-back home runs to Kevin Millar and Ramon Hernandez in the second inning. Kennedy also threw a wild pitch, walking none and striking out three.
"It's an injury that we feel he won't be able to make his next start," Girardi said. "He possibly wouldn't be able to make the start after that. We can't go with four starters, so we're going to have to do something."
That "something" may include having Joba Chamberlain take Kennedy's next turn in the rotation on June 2, though that topic will be discussed by Girardi and general manager Brian Cashman following Chamberlain's scheduled relief outing on Wednesday at Baltimore.
"We'll have to have discussions to see," Girardi said.
For Kennedy, the injury represents another abrupt interruption to his rookie season. Kennedy made the Yankees' Opening Day rotation out of Spring Training but was shipped to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for a two-start stint, where he was to tweak his mechanics and regain confidence.
Kennedy said the injury was similar to the strained upper back muscle he suffered while throwing a bullpen session prior to a Sept. 22 scheduled start last season, costing him the remainder of the year and a spot on the American League Division Series roster.
"It was weird, because I didn't get any signs of it," Kennedy said. "It just came up and kind of grabbed in my lat area. It's really similar to last year, but I would say it's a lot better, because last year it was more my back and my lat. This makes me think it's a lot better because it doesn't hurt as much when I breathe."
The Yankees' first-round selection in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Kennedy is 0-3 with a 7.41 ERA. In 37 2/3 innings, he has allowed 41 hits and 32 runs (31 earned), walking 25 and striking out 26. The Yankees are also without touted right-hander Phil Hughes, who suffered a cracked rib last month and is not expected to be available until July.
"It's not what you like to see, but you know that injuries are part of the game," Girardi said. "When you look at Phil's, it's a strange injury. He'll be back and Ian will be back. We'll get them going."
Stormrider666
05-28-2008, 06:22 PM
Thanks for the info. Hopefully this explains why the guy couldn't pitch with a 4-0 lead.
bill333
05-28-2008, 07:14 PM
Im done hearing excuses for this guy. Every shitty game he has its always something. If his luck is that bad, he should find something else to do. He gave up those 3 runs in 3 innings of work and then gets hurt and is now on the DL.
Oh, I wasn't making any excuses for him, just pointing out a fact. I think he was getting a little better than the begining of the season but still needs work. I don't think he was ever intended to be a major arm in the first place, just an arm in the rotation.
That guy that caught the ball has got some major ones himself. 15 tickets?!
Are you fucking nuts? The security guy should have hit him wth the bat instead. Greedy fucker. "I'm not into money". Dick
Mother Shucker
05-28-2008, 07:35 PM
Hey, it could be worse guys, you could be on my sinking ship, The S.S. Randolph. Didn't it sail from your port in the Bronx?
askewcore
05-28-2008, 07:39 PM
Hey, it could be worse guys, you could be on my sinking ship, The S.S. Randolph. Didn't it sail from your port in the Bronx?
Except somewhere between the Bronx and Queens the crew was changed from all white, upstanding gentlemen to a bunch of greasy latin players.
Stormrider666
05-28-2008, 08:16 PM
Hey, it could be worse guys, you could be on my sinking ship, The S.S. Randolph. Didn't it sail from your port in the Bronx?
I really do feel bad for Randolph. Yes a case could be made that he should have been fired after last season. However, to get stuck with a bunch of old broken down players and a supestar who from what I can tell rather concentrate on home run dances, instead of fielding ground balls, no man deserves that. Oh and from what I hear from callers on the FAN, Mets fans don't seem to like the guy because he was a longtime Yankee.
However, that video of Wagner from a couple of weeks ago was fucking priceless.
Steam
05-28-2008, 08:32 PM
Except somewhere between the Bronx and Queens the crew was changed from all white, upstanding gentlemen to a bunch of greasy latin players.
What did you expect to happen when Minaya came to town? Hell, he once traded away Grady Sizemore, Cliff Lee, and Brandon Phillips for Big Fat Bartolo. The man likes his own kind.
fuckwit
05-28-2008, 08:43 PM
Randolph could change that team around by benching half those assholes for a week and calling up some minor leaguers
Stormrider666
05-28-2008, 08:45 PM
What did you expect to happen when Minaya came to town? Hell, he once traded away Grady Sizemore, Cliff Lee, and Brandon Phillips for Big Fat Bartolo. The man likes his own kind.
They usually do. It doesn't only happen in baseball.
Perch1019
05-28-2008, 08:51 PM
Oh, I wasn't making any excuses for him, just pointing out a fact. I think he was getting a little better than the begining of the season but still needs work. I don't think he was ever intended to be a major arm in the first place, just an arm in the rotation.
That guy that caught the ball has got some major ones himself. 15 tickets?!
Are you fucking nuts? The security guy should have hit him wth the bat instead. Greedy fucker. "I'm not into money". Dick
I didnt mean to say you were making excuses. Its just everytime this guy has a bad outing, noones looking at the fact that he just doesnt have anything special. Im not throwing in the towel on him I just havent seen anything from last year, to spring training to this season to say this guy has the stuff to be a decent major league pitcher for years to come.
That guy is such a douche. "15 was my starting negotiation". Ive been to more games then I could ever count and have yet to catch a ball in the middle of a game (i did snag a BP one from a little kid in the 06 Tigers LDS), yet this fucker catches two in one game. How bout you be reasonable and ask for 2 tickets stop being an asshole. I really hope the yankees tell him to go fuck himself.
Hey, it could be worse guys, you could be on my sinking ship, The S.S. Randolph. Didn't it sail from your port in the Bronx?
our ship is far from straight. Last week was nice but you still have to remember it was VS the Os and Ms. Our pitching staff is not good at all and while Jobas addition might help, it then puts the bullpen into chaos. Mo can not pitch 7,8 and 9 everytime we have a lead.
I love hearing the Mets record over the last 162 games. Its like 72-90. With all the shit Mets fans were spewing last May and June, it really makes me laugh.
I really do feel bad for Randolph. Yes a case could be made that he should have been fired after last season. However, to get stuck with a bunch of old broken down players and a supestar who from what I can tell rather concentrate on home run dances, instead of fielding ground balls, no man deserves that. Oh and from what I hear from callers on the FAN, Mets fans don't seem to like the guy because he was a longtime Yankee.
Too much is put on the manager. Is it really his fault that Jose Reyes is more concerned about what commercial hes going to do this week then making routine groundouts? Torre took the heat for alot of shit he shouldnt have had to over the last 5 years. After last season, I think he def needed to go but to always place their post season loss of offense on him was bullshit.
Mets fans didnt have a problem with Willies Yankee connection when they were a few innings from the World Series 2 seasons ago.
Perch1019
05-28-2008, 09:23 PM
Did Ken Singleton really just refer to Michael Kay as "M-Kizzle"?
And why the fuck is Tony Danza on Centerstage? Is it possible that after 4 seasons theyve run out of people to put on that show?
Steam
05-28-2008, 09:44 PM
Did Ken Singleton really just refer to Michael Kay as "M-Kizzle"?
And why the fuck is Tony Danza on Centerstage? Is it possible that after 4 seasons theyve run out of people to put on that show?
As awful as Michael Kay is, he's still much better than Gary Thorne. I had to sit through an interview earlier with Freddy Bynum where he talked about Derek Jeter and how he grew up watching him but "doesn't want to implicate him". Just ponderous.
Plus, I've already seen more than enough Kevin Millar during the games, I don't need to hear his name during commercials too.
Steam
05-28-2008, 10:06 PM
I want to anally **** the Orioles broadcasters. They just said that the fact that in a three game series a team might not have to bat against Joba is a reason to keep Joba in the pen. By that account then every fucking great pitcher should be a reliever.
Fuck you assholes.
bill333
05-28-2008, 10:12 PM
Unless they win a championship, the manager rarely gets any accolades. They players get the credit and big contracts but when they suck, it's the manager. I understand somebody has to take the fall and it sure as hell can't be these 10 million dollar men but the media should take care of that part better.
As much as Torre was good for the Yanks early on, he had to go in the end, for the team and himself. He looks so much healthier out in L.A. At the end here, he had a 5 'clock shadow and a sullen look about him.
Steam
05-28-2008, 10:13 PM
Unless they win a championship, the manager rarely gets any accolades. They players get the credit and big contracts but when they suck, it's the manager. I understand somebody has to take the fall and it sure as hell can't be these 10 million dollar men but the media should take care of that part better.
As much as Torre was good for the Yanks early on, he had to go in the end, for the team and himself. He looks so much healthier out in L.A. At the end here, he had a 5 'clock shadow and a sullen look about him.
And not to mention he completely fucked up the handling of the bullpen.
bill333
05-28-2008, 10:18 PM
I want to anally **** the Orioles broadcasters. They just said that the fact that in a three game series a team might not have to bat against Joba is a reason to keep Joba in the pen. By that account then every fucking great pitcher should be a reliever.
Fuck you assholes.
"Hello exactly!"
He'll get to pitch to them the next series, most likely. What idotic douchebags. 5 or 4 man rotation and 3 games - do the math.
*on a side note* fuck these mosquito bites. I got 4 bites in a 6 inch location :mad4:
fuckwit
05-28-2008, 10:29 PM
gameday has joba's fastball going 100mph - 98mph
bill333
05-28-2008, 11:00 PM
bout fucking time the pitching held up
fuckwit
05-29-2008, 03:39 PM
wait for it...
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5kscx_molina-cano-final_latino
wasnt there a thread for these calls by sterling? cant find it.
bill333
05-29-2008, 03:52 PM
I was on my way up to the store to pick up some clams for Memorial Day and had to listen to this idiot on the radio. When he said it, I thought to myself, what the fuck, wasn't Canoe up already? Then he corrrrrrrrrrrrected himself and was wondering how long it would take for it to be brought up. I would have myself but I forgot about it.
Making a mistake is fine but what makes it worse is that he comes up with these long douchey rhymes. :yuck2:
Thanks fuckwit
Stormrider666
05-29-2008, 06:34 PM
Did Ken Singleton really just refer to Michael Kay as "M-Kizzle"?
And why the fuck is Tony Danza on Centerstage? Is it possible that after 4 seasons theyve run out of people to put on that show?
Are you kidding me? How can you say that they have run out of people to interview on Centerstage. There is the riveting episode coming up next week with Snoop Dogg.
I like Singleton on the broadcasts and if he refered to Kay as "M-Kizzle", he should be shot.
Perch1019
05-29-2008, 07:00 PM
I like Singleton on the broadcasts and if he refered to Kay as "M-Kizzle", he should be shot.
He did it no less then three times.
I signed up for those "Papa John" Yankee updates on your cell phone. I get like 3 a day and theyre actually kinda informative. It had the Kennedy DL news before ESPN or yankees.com. I got one about an hour ago that Jorge is progressing very well and threw to both 2nd and 3rd base without pain today.
It then told me to reply PAPA for a great pizza offer.
Jimmy's Dignity
05-30-2008, 12:55 AM
It then told me to reply PAPA for a great pizza offer.
sausage & meatballs with extra garlic butter sauce & pepperoncinis
fuckwit
05-30-2008, 06:44 PM
joba is going into the rotation. hes scheduled to be the starter on tuesday against the jays. 65-70 pitches only
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080530&content_id=2800291&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy
bill333
05-30-2008, 09:37 PM
you have to be shitting me. these fucks have been playing shitty on the field.
Moose should be out of this inning without a run.
Perch1019
05-30-2008, 11:49 PM
Thus begins the Kyle Farsnworth era...
1 batter, 1 run. I hate this fucking guy.
Steam
05-31-2008, 12:17 AM
Well, at least they won despite homer happy Farnsworth.
We could all use some more Edwar in our lives, well until Melancon gets ready.
fuckwit
06-01-2008, 01:40 AM
Girardi cant wait till hes on WFAN next after tonights game.
askewcore
06-01-2008, 02:24 AM
Girardi cant wait till hes on WFAN next after tonights game.
I love Girardi's attitude towards the media. I like that he doesnt tell them everything and he doesnt constantly feel the need to justify himself just because stupid Steve Serby or Lupica or any of the other douche reporters from the Post and/or the News are sticking a mic in his face and asking him stupid questions. Reminds me of when Parcells was here with the G-Men.
Steam
06-02-2008, 10:17 PM
Hey Andy, I was very happy when you came back, but I'm going to be just as happy when you finally leave.
Perch1019
06-02-2008, 10:31 PM
I was just typing how Pettite was very good for us last season and hasnt been all that bad this year when Mauer just crushed it.
Fuck you Kay: "Pettite hasnt given up a homer to a lefty since last season". I totally knew that was comming when he opened his fucking yapper
TheRealJ
06-02-2008, 10:52 PM
So um.. when is Joey G gonna realize Farnsworthless isn't cut out to be a late inning reliever?
bill333
06-02-2008, 11:58 PM
It's Torre's fault :rolleyes:
Jimmy's Dignity
06-03-2008, 08:48 PM
alright, I understand that umps don't "give" rookie pitchers the close calls....but c'mon.
askewcore
06-03-2008, 10:46 PM
watching on tivo right now in the second inning, he does look to be getting squeezed pretty tight, and what the fuck was with that inexplicable balk call?
TheRealJ
06-03-2008, 10:48 PM
Okay this is just fucking pitiful now.
25133WhooOoAH
06-03-2008, 10:57 PM
Joba, pitched well..of course he gives the ball away with a 2-2 score and the bullpen kills the yankees again....: (
askewcore
06-03-2008, 11:06 PM
Again, I'm behind due to tivo, but fucking Abreu actually just caught a ball against the wall. Yeah, he actually went to the track, then didnt get scared of the padded wall behind him, caught the ball and smacked into it. Yay Bobby.
Joba looks like he is way tight today, his nerves got the best of him. He pitched good aside from the 4 walks.
bill333
06-03-2008, 11:26 PM
I know it's early but I just get the feeling that they'll be lucky to sniff second place this year. I'm holding out until all the main injuries are done with and a full team can play.
TheRealJ
06-03-2008, 11:37 PM
I know it's early but I just get the feeling that they'll be lucky to sniff second place this year. I'm holding out until all the main injuries are done with and a full team can play.
You're not the only one who feels that way.
I dont feel good about this season at all... so much for the Stadiums swan song.
Steam
06-03-2008, 11:41 PM
You're not the only one who feels that way.
I dont feel good about this season at all... so much for the Stadiums swan song.
We'll see how it goes. But I'd sooner them do this then mortgage the future of the new Stadium just for a chance at it this year. Obviously, you wish some things panned out better but its still early yet.
After all, when was that A's series last year that the Yankees sucked cock during and were written off? July or so? Granted, the division is more competitive but we aren't even a week into June yet. Get the guys healthy, find someone to help out the pen, and lets see what happens. One thing that won't equal a long-term fix is more "experience".
TheRealJ
06-03-2008, 11:45 PM
Yeah they were written off early but you can't expect a comeback of monumental proportions like the last 2 of 3 seasons.. it's just not possible to do year after year.
Jimmy's Dignity
06-03-2008, 11:54 PM
true...but lets face facts; 8 games on June 3rd isn't insurmountable. 8 games in Sept is more troubling
Perch1019
06-04-2008, 12:15 AM
8 games in Sept is more troubling
Not if youre in the NL East...
With that fat Gorilla going down for what could be the season, DiceK having problems and Beckett not being the Beckett from last year, this thing is far from over. I wouldnt feel so bad if both of us lost to the Rays but I just dont see them holding on for the entire season. They just need that 2 week span where they go 10-4 or some shit like that and theyre right back in the thick of it.
Once Jorge comes back, this is going to be an entirely different team offensively.
Tonight sucked. Once Joba came out of that game, it seemed like the entire crowd just gave up and didnt give a shit. Probably one of the most quietest boring Yankee games ive been to. I stayed until the 8th but after they just continued to play that effortless baseball, I had to get out of there.
Also, they had Boomer Esaison pull the 'lever' for the countdown. Isnt he a fucking Mets fan?
EDIT: I thought it was stupid for the Yanks to go out and basically say hes going to be throwing this many pitches and thats it. The Jays went up there and just took a shitload ofclose pitches and worked his count knowing they would have him out soon. Let the guy go in there, throw the ball and find out how he feels as he goes along. This type of shit is going to be nothing but disastrous in the middle of a season like this.,
Jimmy's Dignity
06-04-2008, 12:52 AM
EDIT: I thought it was stupid for the Yanks to go out and basically say hes going to be throwing this many pitches and thats it. The Jays went up there and just took a shitload ofclose pitches and worked his count knowing they would have him out soon. Let the guy go in there, throw the ball and find out how he feels as he goes along. This type of shit is going to be nothing but disastrous in the middle of a season like this.,
yeah, I thought that was fucking stupid as far as any sort of strategy was concerned. If he's throwing "65 pitches, that's it" do you think any of the Jays were swinging at anything that was almost close? No way. You know umps HATE rookie pitchers (Yankee rookies especially) and won't give them a strike call unless it's middle-middle. I'd give it until his 4th start before he starts getting some of the marginal strike calls in his favor
TheRealJ
06-04-2008, 02:13 AM
yeah, I thought that was fucking stupid as far as any sort of strategy was concerned. If he's throwing "65 pitches, that's it" do you think any of the Jays were swinging at anything that was almost close? No way. You know umps HATE rookie pitchers (Yankee rookies especially) and won't give them a strike call unless it's middle-middle. I'd give it until his 4th start before he starts getting some of the marginal strike calls in his favor
They don't play that shit in the 8th inning though.:arrrh:
Stormrider666
06-04-2008, 06:21 PM
Again, I'm behind due to tivo, but fucking Abreu actually just caught a ball against the wall. Yeah, he actually went to the track, then didnt get scared of the padded wall behind him, caught the ball and smacked into it. Yay Bobby.
Joba looks like he is way tight today, his nerves got the best of him. He pitched good aside from the 4 walks.
When Abreu caught the ball, I yelled at my TV, "Now see that wasn't so bad, was it".
Joba did look tight, but I do have one complaint with him. The walking off the mound after every picth, really slowed the game down. I also thought the annoucement of him only throwing 65 pitches was a bad idea.
As for the overall feeling about the Yankees current status, it is still early and I love how every time I turn around, there is someone from ESPN jumping on the Devil Rays' bandwagon. That being said, unless some changes are made(bullpen and bench being the main ones), I can see it being a very tough September for Yankee fans.
Perch1019
06-04-2008, 08:11 PM
As for the overall feeling about the Yankees current status, it is still early and I love how every time I turn around, there is someone from ESPN jumping on the Devil Rays' bandwagon. That being said, unless some changes are made(bullpen and bench being the main ones), I can see it being a very tough September for Yankee fans.
With the exception of Mo, I dont feel comfortable with a lead of less then 5 runs. This is probably the worst bullpen I can remember since they started winning all the championships. And I dont wanna hear how this guy was in triple A or how he has the potential. Everyone in that bullpen sucks a fat cock. Edwar came into a big spot last night and got his ass handed to him.
This is the bullpen right now:
Chris Britton
Kyle Farnsworth
LaTroy Hawkins
Ross Ohlendorf
Edwar Ramirez
Mariano Rivera
Dan Geiss (sent back for Jorge today)
Jose Veras
Take Mo out of that, and is there anyone you would trust coming into a game to protect a lead?
norton23
06-04-2008, 08:24 PM
Not if youre in the NL East...
With that fat Gorilla going down for what could be the season, DiceK having problems and Beckett not being the Beckett from last year, this thing is far from over. I wouldnt feel so bad if both of us lost to the Rays but I just dont see them holding on for the entire season. They just need that 2 week span where they go 10-4 or some shit like that and theyre right back in the thick of it.
Once Jorge comes back, this is going to be an entirely different team offensively.
Tonight sucked. Once Joba came out of that game, it seemed like the entire crowd just gave up and didnt give a shit. Probably one of the most quietest boring Yankee games ive been to. I stayed until the 8th but after they just continued to play that effortless baseball, I had to get out of there.
Also, they had Boomer Esaison pull the 'lever' for the countdown. Isnt he a fucking Mets fan?
EDIT: I thought it was stupid for the Yanks to go out and basically say hes going to be throwing this many pitches and thats it. The Jays went up there and just took a shitload ofclose pitches and worked his count knowing they would have him out soon. Let the guy go in there, throw the ball and find out how he feels as he goes along. This type of shit is going to be nothing but disastrous in the middle of a season like this.,
good post,,,,now here's some facts for you=
Tampa Bay
Boston
Toronto
Baltimore
NY yankees
you might want to worry about SECOND TO LAST PLACE before trying to reach the WORLD CHAMPS:action-sm
fuckwit
06-04-2008, 08:36 PM
good post,,,,now here's some facts for you=
Tampa Bay
Boston
Toronto
Baltimore
NY yankees
you might want to worry about SECOND TO LAST PLACE before trying to reach the WORLD CHAMPS:action-sm
you would know
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/spedly/19-0book.jpg
Jimmy's Dignity
06-04-2008, 08:43 PM
you would know
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/spedly/19-0book.jpg
:haha7: :haha7: :haha7: :haha7: :haha7: :haha7: :haha7: :haha7: :haha7:
Perch1019
06-04-2008, 08:48 PM
good post,,,,now here's some facts for you=
Tampa Bay
Boston
Toronto
Baltimore
NY yankees
you might want to worry about SECOND TO LAST PLACE before trying to reach the WORLD CHAMPS:action-sm
Heres a fact for you:
Your still an ass hole.
Go back and jump on your Celtics bandwagon. Its nice to see once another one of your teams make it to a championship, you return to posting around here.
Jimmy's Dignity
06-04-2008, 09:02 PM
Congrats DJ....2,416. #3 all time in hits for the New York Yankees
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
askewcore
06-04-2008, 09:11 PM
Go back and jump on your Celtics bandwagon. Its nice to see once another one of your teams make it to a championship, you return to posting around here.
After Kobe and the Lakers win, he'll go back under his rock and cry.
norton23
06-04-2008, 09:14 PM
LOL,,,I didn't have online access it wasn't the stupid superbowl that kept me off wackbag jeez....after all my team is the greatest franchise in nfl history and will be back next year once again,,,,the sox are champs and sitting pretty about to be in first and my celtics who I have been following all year are in the finals. So just take it easy there fella' im sure joba will be a S U P E R starter,,,lol
Perch1019
06-04-2008, 09:25 PM
LOL,,,I didn't have online access it wasn't the stupid superbowl that kept me off wackbag jeez....after all my team is the greatest franchise in nfl history and will be back next year once again,,,,the sox are champs and sitting pretty about to be in first and my celtics who I have been following all year are in the finals. So just take it easy there fella' im sure joba will be a S U P E R starter,,,lol
How convenient that once your team pulls this massive choke job that your 'internet doesnt work'. As for the greatest franchise in NFL History, why dont you go check out a team from San Fransisco or Dallas. You can also note that their coaches wern't sending assistants to other teams practices to video tape them.
Yea, the Cs you've been following ALL YEAR. Im sure you just decked yourself out in Green and White the last couple of seasons and rooted hardcore for them, right? You guys get Garnett and all of the sudden everyone is a Celtics fan again. Typical Boston bandwagon douches. Just like everyone LOVED the pats before '01.
Seriously, this thread is the Yankees thread. Theres no need for you to come in here and troll like the douche bag you are. Ive said this before and ill say it again, you personify the stereotypical ignorant bandwagon fan.
norton23
06-04-2008, 09:30 PM
How convenient that once your team pulls this massive choke job that your 'internet doesnt work'. As for the greatest franchise in NFL History, why dont you go check out a team from San Fransisco or Dallas. You can also note that their coaches wern't sending assistants to other teams practices to video tape them.
Yea, the Cs you've been following ALL YEAR. Im sure you just decked yourself out in Green and White the last couple of seasons and rooted hardcore for them, right? You guys get Garnett and all of the sudden everyone is a Celtics fan again. Typical Boston bandwagon douches. Just like everyone LOVED the pats before '01.
Seriously, this thread is the Yankees thread. Theres no need for you to come in here and troll like the douche bag you are. Ive said this before and ill say it again, you personify the stereotypical ignorant bandwagon fan.
Ouch,,,,,,,,,,Well good luck this season and try to remeber that it's only a game.
bill333
06-04-2008, 09:59 PM
....after all my team is the greatest franchise in nfl history
Have you been drinking again? ;)
askewcore
06-04-2008, 10:20 PM
Have you been drinking again? ;)
He's just