*2009 MLB Thread*

[kelmac07]

He will get his hits...Jeter is a gamer (as much as that pains me to say...)!!

[MedicCook]

The Yankees web site has an acticle talking about what he would have to do to pass Pete Rose in all time hits. He would need 8 years wit han average of 190 hits a year. Not sure if he would be able to do that. Lots of things have to work perfectly over the next 8 years for that to happen.

[kelmac07]

Jeter is 35...no way he plays another eight years. Especially at shortstop.

[MedicCook]

Jeter is 35...no way he plays another eight years. Especially at shortstop.

Maybe he will become a DH. :r

[kelmac07]

The Yankee CPT...DHing??

[MedicCook]

Congrats to Derek Jeter for tying the great Lou Gehrig last night with 2,721 career hits and the Yankees all-time lead. Jeter went 3-4 in the Yankees win. :tu

[kelmac07]

Congrats to Derek Jeter for tying the great Lou Gehrig last night with 2,721 career hits and the Yankees all-time lead. Jeter went 3-4 in the Yankees win. :tu

As much as I hate the Yankees...I have always liked Jeter. He is class through and through. Congrats!!

[VirtualSmitty]

Congrats to Derek Jeter for tying the great Lou Gehrig last night with 2,721 career hits and the Yankees all-time lead. Jeter went 3-4 in the Yankees win. :tu

I watched the whole game, very awesome indeed! Crowd is gonna go nuts when he breaks it.

[The Poet]

Crowd already went nuts, when Balfour threw ball four to Jeets in that 8th. :r

[MedicCook]

Crowd already went nuts, when Balfour threw ball four to Jeets in that 8th. :r

You will not hear a louder boo for a Jeter walk ever again. :r

[MedicCook]

Congrats to Derek Jeter as he passed Lou Gehrig for sole possesion on the Yankees all-time hits leaders. Next up is 3,000 hits which would most likely happen in 2011.

[SmokinDuck]

As much as I hate the Yankees...I have always liked Jeter. He is class through and through. Congrats!!

I have to agree. I have a lot of respect for him as a player.

[kelmac07]

Congrats to Derek Jeter!! Glad he could do this at home.

[VirtualSmitty]

O's giving us grief :bh

[MedicCook]

AJ needs to fins a way out of his funk.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees and Blue Jays just had a huge brawl.

2 Jays hitters got hit tonight. Retaliation is a pitch behind Posada. Posada has words & Benches clear, nothing happens. Later in the inning Posada scores and the pitcher just happens to position himself in Posada's way to the dugout. Posada gives him a little elbow shove, pitcher has words at Posada and all hell breaks loose. Yankees manager Giradi has a mouse under his eye, the Blue Jays pitcher has a big swollen spot on his head.

[kelmac07]

The Yankees and Blue Jays just had a huge brawl.

2 Jays hitters got hit tonight. Retaliation is a pitch behind Posada. Posada has words & Benches clear, nothing happens. Later in the inning Posada scores and the pitcher just happens to position himself in Posada's way to the dugout. Posada gives him a little elbow shove, pitcher has words at Posada and all hell breaks loose. Yankees manager Giradi has a mouse under his eye, the Blue Jays pitcher has a big swollen spot on his head.

While I don't agree with the pitching behind Posada thing...what he did was straight "bush league". He is a well respected veteran that definetly knows better. He deserved to get tossed, although I think Carlson got the worst of that (did you see that knot on his head?). He's gonna be suspended for five games and they are trying to stay hot while rolling to the end with the best record in the AL...not a smart move for sure.

[MedicCook]

Carlson should also get suspended. That was no mistake that he happened to be standing there when he should have been behind home plate. That was a good fight though.

[darkninja67]

Yankees are going to be in big trouble unless they get their pitching sorted out fast.

[MedicCook]

Yankees are going to be in big trouble unless they get their pitching sorted out fast.

:confused:

In what way? It is not like they are going to be pitching Sergio Mitre in the postseason. They will be going with CC, Pettitte, Burnett in the division series, then add in Joba in the ALCS.

[kelmac07]

Carlson should also get suspended. That was no mistake that he happened to be standing there when he should have been behind home plate. That was a good fight though.

True!! Not saying he didn't instigate it.

:confused:

In what way? It is not like they are going to be pitching Sergio Mitre in the postseason. They will be going with CC, Pettitte, Burnett in the division series, then add in Joba in the ALCS.

So you think they go with the one day rest series, versus the 2 day rest series? Especially if they draw the Tigers and that's a good way to avoid seeing Verlander twice.

[MedicCook]

So you think they go with the one day rest series, versus the 2 day rest series? Especially if they draw the Tigers and that's a good way to avoid seeing Verlander twice.

They are only going to Verlander once because they are going to sweep Detroit. :r

Actually barring a sweep they will see Verlander twice no matter which format they pick. The Yankees are also being smart with CC and not pushing his starts too deep down the stretch. The Brewers burnt him out last September and he was spent before postseason started.

[kelmac07]

They are only going to Verlander once because they are going to sweep Detroit. :r

Actually barring a sweep they will see Verlander twice no matter which format they pick. The Yankees are also being smart with CC and not pushing his starts too deep down the stretch. The Brewers burnt him out last September and he was spent before postseason started.

That's a pretty bold statement...with Verlander, Jackson, and Porcello. I agree that they are doing the right thing with CC by not burning him out. Joba needs to stay in the bullpen to be effective...with him, Hughes and Rivera...tough 7,8,9 innings for any team.

[MedicCook]

That's a pretty bold statement...with Verlander, Jackson, and Porcello. I agree that they are doing the right thing with CC by not burning him out. Joba needs to stay in the bullpen to be effective...with him, Hughes and Rivera...tough 7,8,9 innings for any team.

I was mostly joking on the sweep thing. The Yankees primary bullpen is awesome without Joba, and if you add him in there for round 1 it is a scary sight for the other team.

[kelmac07]

The batting lineup is SCARY AWESOME!! 1-9 , no easy outs.

[MedicCook]

The batting lineup is SCARY AWESOME!! 1-9 , no easy outs.

The bench is great also. Molina is the best backup catcher in baseball and is a much better defensive catcher that Posada, then you have Gardner who is one of the fastest players in baseball, Harriston Jr. was a great pick up and he can play every position if needed. Hopefully it will be a good October in NY.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees win for the 94th time this season with their 14th walk-off victory. Rookie catcher Ceravelli singles in the bottom of the 9th to score Gardner from 3rd for the win.

[MedicCook]

The suspension's from the Yankees vs Blue Jays brawl.

Yankees
Jorge Posada - 3 games & fined (serving)
Shelley Duncan - 3 games (appealing)
Edwar Ramirez - fined
Kevin Long (hitting coach) - fined

Blue Jays
Jesse Carlson - 3 games & fined (serving)
Rod Barajas - fined

[kelmac07]

The suspension's from the Yankees vs Blue Jays brawl.

Yankees
Jorge Posada - 3 games & fined (serving)
Shelley Duncan - 3 games (appealing)
Edwar Ramirez - fined
Kevin Long (hitting coach) - fined

Blue Jays
Jesse Carlson - 3 games & fined (serving)
Rod Barajas - fined

Like he's gonna get any playing time!!

[MedicCook]

Like he's gonna get any playing time!!

During the game tonight they did not know why he was appealing. Possibly waiting until Posada is back on Sunday so as not to have 2 hitters gone from the bench at the same time.

[MedicCook]

The unthinkable happened tonight. Mariano Rivera blew a save. 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th with a 1 run lead. Double then a HR by Ichiro. Only the 2nd blown save this season for Mo.

[yachties23]

During the game tonight they did not know why he was appealing. Possibly waiting until Posada is back on Sunday so as not to have 2 hitters gone from the bench at the same time.

with the rosters expanded, it shouldn't be much of an issue.

[kelmac07]

The unthinkable happened tonight. Mariano Rivera blew a save. 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th with a 1 run lead. Double then a HR by Ichiro. Only the 2nd blown save this season for Mo.

Ichiro said he infield hits are sexy but every now and then he has to flirt and show his power...LOL!!

[The Poet]

So Mo is human after all. Better now than October. What bugs me is why Girardi didn't make him walk Itchy with 1st base open and only a single needed to tie.

[MedicCook]

Yankees win #95 tonight. Teixeira had 4 hits including 2 HRs, triple, single. Cano had 4 hits with 3 doubles. CC gets AL leading win #18. Magic number to clinch a postseason spot is 2 games and for the division is 9 games.

[MedicCook]

Houston fired manager Cecil Cooper today and replaced him with interm manager Dave Clark.

[VirtualSmitty]

Sabathia looked great tonight, that's two straight wins now against the BlowSox :D:banger

[floydpink]

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[gettysburgfreak]

Boston needs to get their offense going

[kelmac07]

Boston needs to get their offense going

And then some!! Or else those damn Yanks win the AL. I believe Boston is the only team capable of stopping NY. Now...who wins the NL??

[VirtualSmitty]

Now...who wins the NL??

I think the Cards, but i'm hoping against hope it's the Phillies again.

[kelmac07]

I think the Cards, but i'm hoping against hope it's the Phillies again.

Cringing in my chair. :D

[VirtualSmitty]

Cringing in my chair. :D

:r Yanks/Phils sounds good to me, they really need to get beat by a good NY team ;):D

[floydpink]

Last Play: M. Teixeira homered to deep right

Note to Theo Epstein; Thank You for holding off spending the extra 2 million to land Teixeira.:banger

Ortiz should come around soon, right?

[VirtualSmitty]

Sweep! Yanks are the AL east champions again :D

[TheTraveler]

Go cubs !

[VirtualSmitty]

Go cubs !

They're not in any playoff race :r

[dogface_313]

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You do realize that Pedro is not on the Sox right?


Bring on the Playoffs.

[floydpink]

You do realize that Pedro is not on the Sox right?


Bring on the Playoffs.


No, tell me you're kidding!!!!

[VirtualSmitty]

Pretty nice game last night, the Yanks won again playing mostly reserves lol. And Boston got shelled by Toronto, good times :)

[Powers]

LETS GO BRAVES!

only two games back :wo

[MedicCook]

The Indians fired Eric Wedge as manager today.

[kelmac07]

The Indians fired Eric Wedge as manager today.

Knew this one was coming. Anyone think the Twins can overtake the Tigers?

[VirtualSmitty]

Knew this one was coming. Anyone think the Twins can overtake the Tigers?

It's possible. Pavano is going tonight and he just owns Detroit. That would put them only a game back. So anything could happen really.

[MedicCook]

It's possible. Pavano is going tonight and he just owns Detroit. That would put them only a game back. So anything could happen really.

When is Pavano going to hurt himself?

[TBone]

I'm with Moe this is where it's at RED SOX

[VirtualSmitty]

When is Pavano going to hurt himself?

Figured it would have already happened by now. Guess it only happens when he's collecting a big check :td

[VirtualSmitty]

The mighty Nats just beat the Mets again in wild fashion :r

[SmokinDuck]

It doesn't get any better than this.

Go Twins!!

[VirtualSmitty]

Tigers win, Twins win, we gonna have us a tiebreaker!

[yachties23]

Tigers win, Twins win, we gonna have us a tiebreaker!

works out well for you. When are we doing a playoff game herf at JRs?

[kelmac07]

Game #163...I'm loving this (since my Mets have been out of the hunt since June).

[MedicCook]

Because of MNF the game can not be played tonight since the Twins are the home team for the game. Tuesday at 5pm they will play the tie-breaker.

[shilala]

Arod. 2 HR/7RBI/2R in one inning.
Unreal.

[The Poet]

Arod. 2 HR/7RBI/2R in one inning.
Unreal.

Know what else, Scott? When A-Rod came back this year after his surgery, he hit the very first pitch he saw for a HR - yesterday he hit the very last pitch he saw for a grand slam.

[kelmac07]

Know what else, Scott? When A-Rod came back this year after his surgery, he hit the very first pitch he saw for a HR - yesterday he hit the very last pitch he saw for a grand slam.

And he will STILL choke in October!! What's he hitting...something like .189 in the playoffs??? :tu

[The Poet]

And he will STILL choke in October!! What's he hitting...something like .189 in the playoffs??? :tu

Well, it beats choking in September - or even June, you Met fan. :D

[shilala]

Know what else, Scott? When A-Rod came back this year after his surgery, he hit the very first pitch he saw for a HR - yesterday he hit the very last pitch he saw for a grand slam.
After missing the first month of the season, he also went 30/100 for what, his 14th year in a row?
I'm by no means a Yankees fan, or even an Arod fan, but talent is talent.
Bonds always choked in the playoffs, too. :tu

[MedicCook]

Did anyone watch SNL Saturday? THey had a great A-Rod joke.

"Rumor has it that A-Rod & girlfriend Kate Hudson are pregnant. This will mark the first time that A-Rod has produced in October."

:r

[MedicCook]

After missing the first month of the season, he also went 30/100 for what, his 14th year in a row?
I'm by no means a Yankees fan, or even an Arod fan, but talent is talent.
Bonds always choked in the playoffs, too. :tu

A-Rod also set an AL record for most RBIs in 1 inning and yes he continued his record for 14 straight 30/100 seasons. I personally hate A-Rod but he is still a great player, even without the juice.

[shilala]

Did anyone watch SNL Saturday? THey had a great A-Rod joke.

"Rumor has it that A-Rod & girlfriend Kate Hudson are pregnant. This will mark the first time that A-Rod has produced in October."

:r
:r
Nice. :)

[kelmac07]

Well, it beats choking in September - or even June, you Met fan. :D

Thomas continues to RUB it in...throw some salt in there too while you're at it.

[MedicCook]

Thomas continues to RUB it in...throw some salt in there too while you're at it.

If the Mets had some health they would have been competitive. No team can over come having just about ever starter go down with injuries.

[kelmac07]

If the Mets had some health they would have been competitive. No team can over come having just about ever starter go down with injuries.

I'd like to think that Ryan...but not sure if the pitching would have allowed that to happen this year. :td

[MedicCook]

I'd like to think that Ryan...but not sure if the pitching would have allowed that to happen this year. :td

With the offense and defense the Mets have I think they will be good next year if healthy. They do need to pick up 1 or 2 pitchers this winter though to help out Johan.

[yachties23]

Well, it beats choking in September - or even June, you Met fan. :D

Thing is, regardless of how great his regular season numbers are, if he continues to fail in the post season, he will always have the mantra of choke artist

[The Poet]

I like Pudge. I think he was one of the best all-around catchers in the last 20 years. But that was is was. I don't see him helping Texas much. Could be wrong - we'll see.

Not to get off the A-Rod thing - or the obligatory Met-bashing (:D) - but let's revisit this post of mine from 8/20/09. At the time, some here disagreed with my assessment. One could argue that, since the Rangers were in the thick of things when they acquired Pudge yet ended up out of it, I would be right by default even had he hit like Babe Ruth. Well, he didn't. In 28 games Pudge got 98 ABs and only 24 hits - 8 doubles and merely 2 HRs. He knocked in 13 RBIs, got 5 base-on-balls, had 18 Ks, and ended with a middlin' .245 average, a poor .279 OBP, and a crappy .388 slugging percentage.

;s But hey, if Ivan were even half the player he once was, the Yanks would have resigned him.

[MedicCook]

Not to get off the A-Rod thing - or the obligatory Met-bashing (:D) - but let's revisit this post of mine from 8/20/09. At the time, some here disagreed with my assessment. One could argue that, since the Rangers were in the thick of things when they acquired Pudge yet ended up out of it, I would be right by default even had he hit like Babe Ruth. Well, he didn't. In 28 games Pudge got 98 ABs and only 24 hits - 8 doubles and merely 2 HRs. He knocked in 13 RBIs, got 5 base-on-balls, had 18 Ks, and ended with a middlin' .245 average, a poor .279 OBP, and a crappy .388 slugging percentage.

;s But hey, if Ivan were even half the player he once was, the Yanks would have resigned him.

You also have to remember that Pudge's best years were his steroid years in Texas.

[VirtualSmitty]

If the Mets had some health they would have been competitive. No team can over come having just about ever starter go down with injuries.

I doubt it. Bad pitching and age has caught up with the Mets and I don't see much help coming from within the organization. They gonna need more than two pitchers to compete with the likes of the Phillies and Marlins. Heck, maybe even the Nats with Strasburg coming.

Mets need to dump Minaya, fire Emanuel, get rid of some of the castoffs they picked up, draft better, and start the rebuilding process.

[yachties23]

I doubt it. Bad pitching and age has caught up with the Mets and I don't see much help coming from within the organization. They gonna need more than two pitchers to compete with the likes of the Phillies and Marlins. Heck, maybe even the Nats with Strasburg coming.

Mets need to dump Minaya, fire Emanuel, get rid of some of the castoffs they picked up, draft better, and start the rebuilding process.

Injuries played a huge part, you need to remember Joe that they were in first place six weeks into the season when Reyes and Delgado went down. I'm not saying the mets don't need help, I know exactly what I'd try to work on if I were Omar (since he is likely not to be fired.)

The Mets need 2 things, first and foremost, a #2 starter and a power hitting First Basemen.

Wow, as I'm writing this post Jeff Wilpon and Omar are Francesa. Anyways I digress.

The Mets need to acquire John Lackey. Adding a solid #2 starter with gritty stuff and pushing everybody down in the rotation, making a Pelf a #3 and hopefully Maine a #4. Not really sure about #5 but Niese, and Nieve both looked good at times and have potential. The bullpen is solid, keep KRod, don't pick up option Putz, make sure to keep Feliciano.

As for the Field; well Catching is a weakness, but livable with Santos, and a veteran backup. I would let Delgado walk, and try anything I could to get Adrian Gonzalez from SD. (Parnell, F-Mart, whatever it takes) Happy with Wright/Reyes/Castillo at 3rd, SS, 2nd as is.

Beltran is the best player on the team and should not be traded even if he wants his contract extension. Francoeur in right is fine, and than in left, they need to get lucky. They need a Bobby Abreau, type signing. A 5 million dollar outfielder whos going to hit .280, drive in 80, score 80, and hit 20 or so homers. With The wagner/delgado/putz money coming off the payroll, I sea no reason why the Mets can't improve in all three areas, and be an 85-90 win team next season.

[The Poet]

Funny, Chris - as a local guy who's listened to the fans and The Fan for decades now, all that seems vaguely familiar. I heard this last year re the Mets. I heard this the year before re the Mets. I heard this the year before that re the Mets. I've heard this nearly every year, and the only thing that's changed has been the names. I won't say the organization hasn't been trying - they've just not had a great deal of success.

[yachties23]

Funny, Chris - as a local guy who's listened to the fans and The Fan for decades now, all that seems vaguely familiar. I heard this last year re the Mets. I heard this the year before re the Mets. I heard this the year before that re the Mets. I've heard this nearly every year, and the only thing that's changed has been the names. I won't say the organization hasn't been trying - they've just not had a great deal of success.

They were one inning away from the World Series 3 years ago, and yes they have folded previously down the stretch, but all things being equal, I think a healthy team, with a few key additions will be very competitive in the NL east next season..
The Yankees trimmed fat off the payroll last year, almost 50 million, and went out and got 3 players, #1 Starter, #2 Starter and an MVP caliber first basemen, which put them over the top. If the Mets do half as well as the Yankees with the 30-40 million they will have left they will be a very good team next season.

[shilala]

Funny, Chris - as a local guy who's listened to the fans and The Fan for decades now, all that seems vaguely familiar. I heard this last year re the Mets. I heard this the year before re the Mets. I heard this the year before that re the Mets. I've heard this nearly every year, and the only thing that's changed has been the names. I won't say the organization hasn't been trying - they've just not had a great deal of success.
At least they ain't Pittsburgh. :)
I still love my suckos, but there's an organization that isn't even trying.

[The Poet]

At least they ain't Pittsburgh. :)
I still love my suckos, but there's an organization that isn't even trying.

I feel for you, Scott. Other "small-market" teams at least try, and a few - like the Twins - do one amazingly fine job. But the Pirates are, well, the Pitts.

[MedicCook]

At least they ain't Pittsburgh. :)
I still love my suckos, but there's an organization that isn't even trying.

Which is a shame because the Pirates are producing great your players and then giving them away. They need an ownership that is not afraid to spend money in order to make money. Instead they have greedy onwers who take the free money from the Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers & Mets every year and pocket it.

[yachties23]

Which is a shame because the Pirates are producing great your players and then giving them away. They need an ownership that is not afraid to spend money in order to make money. Instead they have greedy onwers who take the free money from the Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers & Mets every year and pocket it.

Which is why the NFL system > MLB.

[SmokinDuck]

Twins win!!! Twins win!!! Twins win!!!

Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hell yeah!!!!!

12 innings. What a game!!

[MedicCook]

Twins win!!! Twins win!!! Twins win!!!

Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hell yeah!!!!!

12 innings. What a game!!

Now they get to be swept by the Yankees. :D

[VirtualSmitty]

Now they get to be swept by the Yankees. :D

:tpd::banger

[kelmac07]

AWESOME end to a regular season!! :tu :tu

[Blueface]

Now they get to be swept by the Yankees. :D

:r
:tpd:

Well, one down, two to go.

YANKEES!!!

[VTDragon]

Now they get to be swept by the Yankees. :D

I sincerely hope not. Yes, The Evil Empire won game one against an exhausted team but I'm rooting for anyone vs. the Yankees.

On another note, there are going to be a lot of very tired people in New England tomorrow after watching the Sox - Angels game, which does not start until about 10:00 PM Eastern time.

[yachties23]

I sincerely hope not. Yes, The Evil Empire won game one against an exhausted team but I'm rooting for anyone vs. the Yankees.

On another note, there are going to be a lot of very tired people in New England tomorrow after watching the Sox - Angels game, which does not start until about 10:00 PM Eastern time.

It's very difficult for fans of east coast teams when on west coast road trips.

[The Poet]

I sincerely hope not. Yes, The Evil Empire won game one against an exhausted team but I'm rooting for anyone vs. the Yankees.

And I'm rooting for the rats at that firetrap Fenway to attack the Rod Sux and give them the Black Plague.

:ss

[VirtualSmitty]

Dodgers won a real nail biter. Cardinals are only one game away from being eliminated.

[yachties23]

Anybody wanna tell me what Halladay was doing still in the field in a 1 run game?

[kelmac07]

Dodgers looked good tonight...so did Wainright. Shame for him to not get the one after the way he pitched.

[MedicCook]

I think Torre borrowed some of the Yankee ghosts.

[VirtualSmitty]

The Yankees WIN! :tu

[yachties23]

The Yankees WIN! :tu

I was in the car and heard Sterling stumbling over the call... Nice win Joe, we may not have a game to watch Monday night.

[MedicCook]

Great win for the Yankees.

[MedicCook]

The Angels take a series lead 2-0 over the Red Sox. Score of 4-1 tonight. The Red Sox offense is non-existent scoreing 1 run in 18 innings.

[SmokinDuck]

Great win for the Yankees.

Yeah, I hear that they bought the ump that was 10 feet away from the fair ball that bounced out in left field that Mauer hit as well.

It must feel really great to have the best paid ball players and umps in the whole league.

OH WELL, at least I know that even though the Twins lost, they are actually there to play the game and not try to see how much money they can make.

Not over yet, we'll see what we'll see I guess.

Jeter is really the only yankee I can respect, so you have me there.

Forgot to add... there were as many bad calls at the plate for both sides it wasn't even funny.

[jackpete]

I'm very excited for this match.Plz let me know who won this match.Eagerly waiting for the result.

[kelmac07]

Yeah, I hear that they bought the ump that was 10 feet away from the fair ball that bounced out in left field that Mauer hit as well.
Jeter is really the only yankee I can respect, so you have me there.

How in the hell does he miss that call???? I agree with you on Jeter...he is the only Yankee (IMO) that I would pay to watch.

[MedicCook]

I also agree that the strike zone was insaine last night.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yeah, I hear that they bought the ump that was 10 feet away from the fair ball that bounced out in left field that Mauer hit as well.

Just like the Twins bought the ump that was one foot away from Inge? :r

There's a human element to the game, umps miss calls, everything happens super fast, deal with it. It's a part of the game. Maybe if the Twins had produced when they had runners in scoring position, or maybe made less bonehead mistakes in the field it wouldn't have gone to extra innings. But they did, paid for it, and the Yanks played better ball and won.

[SmokinDuck]

Just like the Twins bought the ump that was one foot away from Inge? :r

There's a human element to the game, umps miss calls, everything happens super fast, deal with it. It's a part of the game. Maybe if the Twins had produced when they had runners in scoring position, or maybe made less bonehead mistakes in the field it wouldn't have gone to extra innings. But they did, paid for it, and the Yanks played better ball and won.

True, but it makes me feel better blaming the umps. :ss

[The Poet]

I suspect the Baseball Gods had more to do with that game last night than the umps did. Mo gives up a weak bleeder that finds a hole, and Twins fans go nuts - a 2-run lead now and only three outs to get. Sic 'em, Nathan - show them what a closer is!

Smack, BOOM, game tied.

[csbrewfisher]

Rockies/Phils cancelled today. :mad:

[shilala]

I guess Arod's been putting up some numbers so far in the series. I haven't had time to look, but I'm excited to see how he's doing.

[The Poet]

I guess Arod's been putting up some numbers so far in the series. I haven't had time to look, but I'm excited to see how he's doing.


In 2 games so far, Alex is hitting .500 and has knocked in 5 of the 11 runs the Yanks have scored. Last night's 2-run homer in the 9th to tie may be that one shining moment fans have been waiting for forever.

[VirtualSmitty]

Dodgers sweep the Cardinals. Kinda surprised, Cards went down without a whimper tonight.

[pnoon]

Dodgers sweep the Cardinals. Kinda surprised, Cards went down without a whimper tonight.

:sad

[MedicCook]

Congrats to Joe Torre for his teams sweep.

[kelmac07]

Cancelled the game due to weather (other than rain)?????

[VirtualSmitty]

Well, I'm disappointed. The Red Sox got swept by the Angels. Was really hoping for a Sox/Yanks ALCS. Papelbon choked hard ;s :mh

[kelmac07]

papelbon choked hard ;s :mh

Real hard!!!! :D

[VirtualSmitty]

Bring on the Angels! Yanks sweep the Twins, Angels sweep the Blow Sux, ALCS starts on Friday :banger

And on to watching Colorado/Philly. Looks cold out there.

[VirtualSmitty]

Philly was pretty good tonight :r

[MedicCook]

Cliff Lee is a great pitcher.

[VirtualSmitty]

Cliff Lee is a great pitcher.

No doubt. Maybe my Yankee/Philly prediction will come true :tu

[MedicCook]

I still want to see Torre & Mattingly back in NY.

[kelmac07]

Lee was a MAD DOG tonight!!

[MedicCook]

The Phillies take a 3-1 series lead of the Dodgers.

[kelmac07]

The Phillies take a 3-1 series lead of the Dodgers.

No mention of the Yankee game Ryan?? :r:r

[dogface_313]

I want a Yankees Dodgers World Series. Then I want Torre and the Dodgers to clean up. Don't see that happening though. Yanks look to strong this year.:(

[MedicCook]

No mention of the Yankee game Ryan?? :r:r

That's all in the ALCS thread Mac.

[MedicCook]

Maybe it's just me but I think the Dodgers are dead. 8-3 in the bottom of the 6th.

[bvilchez]

Maybe it's just me but I think the Dodgers are dead. 8-3 in the bottom of the 6th.

I'm with you on that one. Looks like it's an East Coast battle.

Gonna be a hell of a series.


Werth just homered 9-3

[MedicCook]

If it does end up being the Yankees & Phillies there are a couple things I like about it.

1. The Yankees will be taking on the defending champions. It is always a little nicer to beat the champs.
2. No long airplane flights to deal with.
3. The games will all have the same start time.
4. The Yankees winning in 6 games.

[bvilchez]

3 outs away....


make that 2

[bvilchez]

Heaven forbid the Yankees lose tomorrow that just gives the Phillies more rest time.....

[AD720]

:dance::dance::dance:

[MedicCook]

Congrats to the Phillies as they advance to the World Series to defend their crown.

[pnoon]

Congrats to the Phillies as they advance to the World Series to lose their crown to the Yankees.

:)

[kelmac07]

Phillies vs Yankees...talk about an offensive series.

[MedicCook]

:)

The Yankees are not there yet. No guarentees until they win that final game. :tu

[Blueface]

The Angels are a very, very good team.
I won't whistle Dixie yet until the game is over and won by the Yankees.

[MedicCook]

The Angels are a very, very good team.
I won't whistle Dixie yet until the game is over and won by the Yankees.

I made that mistake back in 2004. Will never do it again.

[The Poet]

I just hope the Yanks can get it done in 5 or 6 - I want C.C. available for a possible 3 starts.

[MedicCook]

The Cardinals plan to announce that they resigned Tony La Russa and that they will have Mark McGwire as their hitting coach for 2010.

[kelmac07]

The Cardinals plan to announce that they resigned Tony La Russa and that they will have Mark McGwire as their hitting coach for 2010.

I thought McGwire was just hired to replace Hal MaCrae as the hitting instructor for the Royals?? :confused:

[MedicCook]

I thought McGwire was just hired to replace Hal MaCrae as the hitting instructor for the Royals?? :confused:

Nope he is a Cardinal. He would only be with La Russa.

[kelmac07]

Nope he is a Cardinal. He would only be with La Russa.

I must have been listening to something else...thanks for setting me straight Ryan!! :tu

[The Poet]

McGuire as a hitting instructor? Would he bring his own steroids, or will his students need supply their own?

[MedicCook]

I must have been listening to something else...thanks for setting me straight Ryan!! :tu

I think Hal is the one who broke the news story on his Twitter page though.

[MedicCook]

The Astros hired Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills to be their new manager.

[MedicCook]

Only a short time left for this thread before we move onto 2010. Here are some post WS news.

Bobby Abreu gets a raise from the Angels. 2 years $19M.

The Red Sox traded for outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the Marlins for left-handed pitchers Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez.

Jermaine Dye informed the White Sox he was going enact his 2010 option for $12M, the White Sox promptly declined the option and gave him the $950,000 buyout.

The Diamondback picked up the 2010 option for Brandon Webb.

J.J. Hardy has been traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Carlos Gomez.

[MedicCook]

Manny made a very smart financial move today when he exercised his $20M option for 2010 with the Dodgers. Hopefully for Joe Torre the pre-roid suspension Manny shows up next year and not the post-suspension Manny.

No surprise here with the Phillies picking up Cliff Lee's option for 2010 at a rather cheap $9M.

[kelmac07]

Even smarter move...my Mets finally declined an option on someone...$9.1 mil on JJ Putz. :tu :tu

[yachties23]

Honestly best thing for Mets fans is the Yankees winning the series. The Wilpons will want to get those fence sitting NY baseball fans back in their court, so a decent spending spree could plug a few of the holes.

[kelmac07]

Honestly best thing for Mets fans is the Yankees winning the series. The Wilpons will want to get those fence sitting NY baseball fans back in their court, so a decent spending spree could plug a few of the holes.

Let's hope so! :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sox pick up Mark Teahen. Still don't know if Im happy or upset about getting him. His numbers were not great in the 2009 season. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/1870165,CST-SPT-sox07.article

[VirtualSmitty]

Honestly best thing for Mets fans is the Yankees winning the series. The Wilpons will want to get those fence sitting NY baseball fans back in their court, so a decent spending spree could plug a few of the holes.

Honestly, I don't see them going anywhere as long as they keep Minaya as the GM. He sucks. And I wonder how much the Mets would be able to spend anyways as the Wilpons lost a significant amount of money in the Madoff scheme.

[The Poet]

The main thing the Mets need to plug some holes is to get a few guys off IR.

[kelmac07]

The main thing the Mets need to plug some holes is to get a few guys off IR.

Like damn near the whole starting line-up??? :D:D

[The Poet]

Like damn near the whole starting line-up??? :D:D

Yep'per. Your guys were snake-bit for sure this year -- like mine were last year.

[MedicCook]

Honestly, I don't see them going anywhere as long as they keep Minaya as the GM. He sucks. And I wonder how much the Mets would be able to spend anyways as the Wilpons lost a significant amount of money in the Madoff scheme.

Actually I think it was recently reported that they made money during that time and all the reports of them losing millions were false.

[MedicCook]

The Twins picked up Michael Cuddyer's $10.5M option for 2011.

[VirtualSmitty]

Actually I think it was recently reported that they made money during that time and all the reports of them losing millions were false.

Jeff Wilpon came right out and said they lost a a whole lot of money but said they wouldn't let that effect team operations. So I don't think it it was false. How they react this off season should show how true that statement is as i'm sure they want to make some of that money back.

[MedicCook]

Jeff Wilpon came right out and said they lost a a whole lot of money but said they wouldn't let that effect team operations. So I don't think it it was false. How they react this off season should show how true that statement is as i'm sure they want to make some of that money back.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/sports/baseball/22mets.html

They made money in the scam but will most likely have those gains taken away in court.

[kelmac07]

As long as they don't use any money to pick up some AGING free agents!!! :D

[Blueface]

As long as they don't use any money to pick up some AGING free agents!!! :D

I hear Mickey Lolich is looking to make a comeback. :r
(Boy does that give away my age that I remember that ridiculous signing by the Mets)

If not Lolich, I hear "say hey" is interested in a pinch hitter role.:r

[kelmac07]

I hear Mickey Lolich is looking to make a comeback. :r
(Boy does that give away my age that I remember that ridiculous signing by the Mets)

If not Lolich, I hear "say hey" is interested in a pinch hitter role.:r

Shhhhhh...Minaya , might hear you. While we're at it, why not give Manuel a 5 year extension (since he's done a bang up job...NOT). :r :r

[MedicCook]

Some Red Sox moves:
Declined option's on Alex Gonzalez & Jason Varitek (he will probably use his $3M player option though).
Picked up option on Victor Martinez and signed Tim Wakefield for 2 more years.

[Starscream]

Some Red Sox moves:
Declined option's on Alex Gonzalez & Jason Varitek (he will probably use his $3M player option though).
Picked up option on Victor Martinez and signed Tim Wakefield for 2 more years.
I still can't believe Boston took A-Gon off our hands (Reds). What did they see in him?

[MedicCook]

I still can't believe Boston took A-Gon off our hands (Reds). What did they see in him?

He was still an improvement over Green for them.

[Starscream]

He was still an improvement over Green for them.

A-Gon brings with him a horrible offense and a spotty defense. He can make some stellar plays, but he's very error prone too.

[MedicCook]

A-Gon brings with him a horrible offense and a spotty defense. He can make some stellar plays, but he's very error prone too.

Not sure who the Red Sox are going to be looking at for SS in 2010. That is one of their big holes.

[Bruins Fan]

Not sure who the Red Sox are going to be looking at for SS in 2010. That is one of their big holes.
Sox passed on the 6 mill option, if he don't get offers the sox will try to get him back on the cheep?
Gonzo had a lot of big hits for the sox last season batting 284, and played very well.
The sox are getting cheep Henerys hedge fund had to lay off 25% of it's employees:td

[kelmac07]

Nick Green might save the day again!!

[The Poet]

Well, since nobody else seems to want to report it, guess I shall - Derek Jeter and Mark Teixiera win 2009 Gold Gloves.

Oh, and 6 or 7 other AL guys win one too. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Mark Buehrle wins a gold glove as well:D

[MedicCook]

Here is the complete AL list.

P Mark Buehrle, White Sox
C Joe Mauer, Twins
1B Mark Teixeira, Yankees
2B Placido Polanco, Tigers
3B Evan Longoria, Rays
SS Derek Jeter, Yankees
OF Torii Hunter, Angels
OF Adam Jones, Orioles
OF Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners

[kelmac07]

Nice group right there!! :tu Congrats to all..even those two damn Yankees!!

[Blueface]

Here is the complete AL list.

P Mark Buehrle, White Sox
C Joe Mauer, Twins
1B Mark Teixeira, Yankees
2B Placido Polanco, Tigers
3B Evan Longoria, Rays
SS Derek Jeter, Yankees
OF Torii Hunter, Angels
OF Adam Jones, Orioles
OF Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners

I got all worked up over nothing.
I thought they said EVA Longoria.:r

[MedicCook]

Ken Griffey, Jr. signed a 1 year deal with the Mariners for $2M with the possibility of it going to $3.15M with incentives.

[The Poet]

OK, explain this one to me: Jerry Hairston Jr. declared his free-agency yesterday. He spent most of this last season languishing on the Reds bench, gets picked up by the Yankees as a utility player, gets a few key hits here and there, and ends up with a WS ring plus the bonus money. Now he exercises an option which is unlikely to be picked up by the champs. WTF is he thinking?

[Starscream]

Ken Griffey, Jr. signed a 1 year deal with the Mariners for $2M with the possibility of it going to $3.15M with incentives.
Awesome! We get to give him an official send-off this year. At least he said earlier that if he plays in '10, it will be his final year. An awesome player in his prime!:banger
OK, explain this one to me: Jerry Hairston Jr. declared his free-agency yesterday. He spent most of this last season languishing on the Reds bench, gets picked up by the Yankees as a utility player, gets a few key hits here and there, and ends up with a WS ring plus the bonus money. Now he exercises an option which is unlikely to be picked up by the champs. WTF is he thinking?
He was on national television during the WS and thinks that someone is gonna look at that and pick him up for more money.

[kelmac07]

He was on national television during the WS and thinks that someone is gonna look at that and pick him up for more money.

Ain't gonna happen! Wait...my Mets might try to grab him. :r:r

[MedicCook]

OK, explain this one to me: Jerry Hairston Jr. declared his free-agency yesterday. He spent most of this last season languishing on the Reds bench, gets picked up by the Yankees as a utility player, gets a few key hits here and there, and ends up with a WS ring plus the bonus money. Now he exercises an option which is unlikely to be picked up by the champs. WTF is he thinking?

What option did he use? As far as I could tell he was a free agent at the end of the season. I did not see anything about him having a player or team options for 2010. All he did was file for free agency like every other free agent does.

[MedicCook]

As expected the Red Sox Jason Varitek excersized his option for 2010 for $3M and will return as the back-up catcher for the Red Sox. My prediction is that the Red Sox will release him by the end of Spring Training.

[MedicCook]

The NL Gold Glove Winners.

P Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
C Yadier Molina, Cardinals
1B Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
2B Orlando Hudson, Dodgers
3B Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
SS Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
OF Shane Victorino, Phillies
OF Michael Bourn, Astros
OF Matt Kemp, Dodgers

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The NL Gold Glove Winners.

P Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
C Yadier Molina, Cardinals
1B Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
2B Orlando Hudson, Dodgers
3B Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
SS Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
OF Shane Victorino, Phillies
OF Michael Bourn, Astros
OF Matt Kemp, Dodgers

Hudson had some great plays this year:tu

[Bruins Fan]

As expected the Red Sox Jason Varitek excersized his option for 2010 for $3M and will return as the back-up catcher for the Red Sox. My prediction is that the Red Sox will release him by the end of Spring Training.
I freakin hope so, he has been dead weight and an automatic out for the last five years.
I guess you keep hanging around as long as people want to give away millions of dollars?

[kelmac07]

The NL Gold Glove Winners.

P Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
C Yadier Molina, Cardinals
1B Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
2B Orlando Hudson, Dodgers
3B Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
SS Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
OF Shane Victorino, Phillies
OF Michael Bourn, Astros
OF Matt Kemp, Dodgers

What no Mets??? Oh my bad...noone stayed off the DL long enough to qualify. Great calls on Zimmerman, Bourn, and Kemp. :tu

[Starscream]

The NL Gold Glove Winners.

P Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
C Yadier Molina, Cardinals
1B Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
2B Orlando Hudson, Dodgers
3B Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
SS Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
OF Shane Victorino, Phillies
OF Michael Bourn, Astros
OF Matt Kemp, Dodgers


What, no Adam Dunn? :r
No Manny? :r

[PeteSB75]

I freakin hope so, he has been dead weight and an automatic out for the last five years.
I guess you keep hanging around as long as people want to give away millions of dollars?

He's been kept around because he calls a great game. He called Bucholz and Lester's no-hitters. He is slow throwing to catch runners, which is one reason why everyone was stealing on them this year. His bat was carried on the basis of his game, IMO.

[MedicCook]

Tim Hudson and the Braves agreed on a 3 year deal.

[kelmac07]

Tim Hudson and the Braves agreed on a 3 year deal.

What did he pitch...like three games last year?

[MedicCook]

What did he pitch...like three games last year?

Close, he had 7 starts in 2009. I guess the Braves think he is ok after his surgery.

[Starscream]

Close, he had 7 starts in 2009. I guess the Braves think he is ok after his surgery.

What type of surgery did he have? TJ?

[MedicCook]

What type of surgery did he have? TJ?

I don't think it was that extensive. Not sure if it was elbow or shoulder.

[Darrell]

Where are the Cy Young results?

[MedicCook]

Monday, Nov. 16 AL & NL Rookie of the Year Award
Tuesday, Nov. 17 AL Cy Young Award
Wednesday, Nov. 18 AL & NL Manager of the Year Award
Thursday, Nov. 19 NL Cy Young Award
Tuesday, Nov. 24 NL MVP Award

I don't know why they don't have the AL MVP Award listed though.

[Bruins Fan]

Jason Bay wins his first Silver Slugger Award with the Sox.
We will see how much more that drives up his asking price?
I seriously doubt he will be back with the Sox next season?

[MedicCook]

Jeter & Teixeira both won Silver Slugger Awards. :tu

[MedicCook]

ROY

AL: Andrew Bailey, A's
NL: Chris Coghlan, Marlins

[kelmac07]

ROY

AL: Andrew Bailey, A's
NL: Chris Coghlan, Marlins

I really thought Coghlan deserved it...but really didn't think he would beat out JA Happ. :tu

[MedicCook]

Wally Backman was hired to manage the Brooklyn Cyclones, Mets minor League team.

[MedicCook]

AL Manager of the Year is Mike Scioscia manager of the Angels.

NL Manager of the Year is Jim Tracey manager of the Rockies.

Good choices on both. :tu

[VirtualSmitty]

I thought Ron Washington was gonna get AL manager of the year. Scioscia was a good pick I guess, surprised Girardi didn't get much attention since he won a WS.

[MedicCook]

I thought Ron Washington was gonna get AL manager of the year. Scioscia was a good pick I guess, surprised Girardi didn't get much attention since he won a WS.

Probably because he was expected to have a good winning team. The award is also voted on before postseason starts.

[VirtualSmitty]

Probably because he was expected to have a good winning team. The award is also voted on before postseason starts.

And Scioscia didn't? The Angels have a mighty big payroll too.

[MedicCook]

I think the Angels had more negatives happen to them starting with the death, then having most of their starters go on the DL, and some other big position player injuries. I really never expect a Yankees Manager to ever win this award. It is difficult for any Yankee to win these awards since they have so many haters amoung the sports writers.

[MedicCook]

Art Savage, the majority owner of the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, has died. He was 58.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/12553444/athletics-farm-club-owner-savage-dies-at-58

[MedicCook]

Alex Cora is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing Monday to a $2 million, one-year contract with a vesting option for 2011.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/12597121/cora-agrees-to-oneyear-deal-to-stay-with-mets

[kelmac07]

Alex Cora is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing Monday to a $2 million, one-year contract with a vesting option for 2011.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/12597121/cora-agrees-to-oneyear-deal-to-stay-with-mets

Another aging veteran...:td

[Bruins Fan]

Another aging veteran...:td

I can't imagine anyone paying Cora that kind of money, he wasn't even a good back up when he was on the Sox :confused:

[MedicCook]

And the way the Mets seems to hit the DL you know he will be starting by May. :r

[MedicCook]

Roy Halladay has put some pressure on the Blue Jays and the rest of baseball. It is being reported that he will only approve a trade this offseason. If he is not traded before he reports to spring training he will not waive his no-trade clause because he does not want to deal with what happened this past season.

[VirtualSmitty]

Roy Halladay has put some pressure on the Blue Jays and the rest of baseball. It is being reported that he will only approve a trade this offseason. If he is not traded before he reports to spring training he will not waive his no-trade clause because he does not want to deal with what happened this past season.

Good for him. The way the Jays handled the situation around the deadline was poor.

[MedicCook]

Good for him. The way the Jays handled the situation around the deadline was poor.

Doc even said that was what caused him to lose focus. It will be interesting to see who gets him if anyone this winter.

[kelmac07]

Mets, Mets, Mets!!

[MedicCook]

Mets, Mets, Mets!!

To get Doc? :r

[VirtualSmitty]

To get Doc? :r

He said it three times, maybe he's hoping for a third place finish this year? :D

[kelmac07]

To get Doc? :r

It's not like we don't have money. Why not!!

[VirtualSmitty]

It's not like we don't have money. Why not!!

The Jays want young talent, something the Mets lack considerably.

[MedicCook]

It's not like we don't have money. Why not!!

I think what will keep him from going to the Mets is the lack of a chance to win a championship.

[kelmac07]

The Jays want young talent, something the Mets lack considerably.

True statement there...absolutely nothing down on the farm.

I think what will keep him from going to the Mets is the lack of a chance to win a championship.

If the Mets can stay healthy and get some PITCHING...we have a shot.

[MedicCook]

Even with Doc I don't see the Mets winning the Wild Card. The NL East is pretty far away with Philly in charge. But you never know, that is why they play the games.

[kelmac07]

And they just signed Brian Schnieder as their back-up.

[MedicCook]

Bily Wagner has signed with the Atlanta Braves. $7M for 2010 and a $6.5M option for 2011.

[MedicCook]

The Red Sox have signed Marco Scutaro for 2 years with an option for a 3rd year.

[MedicCook]

Chone Figgins has jumped to the Mariners. 4 years and $36M.

[kelmac07]

Chone Figgins has jumped to the Mariners. 4 years and $36M.

He could have gotten more...

[MedicCook]

Pudge goes to the Washington Nationals, 2 yrs $6M.

Brad Penny goes to the St. Louis Cardinals, 1 yr $7.5M + $1.5M in performance bonuses.

[kelmac07]

Pudge to the Nationals...I like this!! :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Pudge goes to the Washington Nationals, 2 yrs $6M.

Brad Penny goes to the St. Louis Cardinals, 1 yr $7.5M + $1.5M in performance bonuses.

Pudge is a great player. Good luck to him with the Nationals thought:rolleyes:

[VirtualSmitty]

Looks like the three way blockbuster between the Tigers, Yanks, and Dbacks is going through. Yankees get Granderson, tigers get Coke, Max Scherzer, Daniel Schlereth, Austin Jackson, Phil Coke, Dbacks get Jackson and Ian Kennedy.

[The Poet]

Pudge is a great player. Good luck to him with the Nationals thought:rolleyes:

Pudge WAS a great player. He did not help the Rangers make the playoffs, and will not make the Nats a .500 team.

[VirtualSmitty]

Pudge WAS a great player. He did not help the Rangers make the playoffs, and will not make the Nats a .500 team.

He's an improvement over Josh Bard.

[MedicCook]

Peter Gammons is leaving ESPN and going over to the MLB Network.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Pudge WAS a great player. He did not help the Rangers make the playoffs, and will not make the Nats a .500 team.

Thats your opinion though;)

[kelmac07]

Peter Gammons is leaving ESPN and going over to the MLB Network.

Sucks for ESPN but rocks for MLB network.

[MedicCook]

Sucks for ESPN but rocks for MLB network.

That depends on your view of Peter Gammons. :r

[floydpink]

Looks like the three way blockbuster between the Tigers, Yanks, and Dbacks is going through. Yankees get Granderson, tigers get Coke, Max Scherzer, Daniel Schlereth, Austin Jackson, Phil Coke, Dbacks get Jackson and Ian Kennedy.

Now it's REALLY unlikely Matsui is coming back. I say Damon does as DH.

Granderson is gonna fit in perfectly and excell in Yankee Stadium.

It's gonna be really painful to be a Red Sox fan for quite some time.

[Starscream]

Peter Gammons is leaving ESPN and going over to the MLB Network.

Sucks for me too. I don't get MLB network.

[Bruins Fan]

Peter Gammons is leaving ESPN and going to be the in studio analyst for NESN.
Peter is back home with the RED SOX:tuhttp:
http://www.nesn.com/2009/12/peter-gammons-to-join-nesn-and-nesncom-in-2010.html

[MedicCook]

The Brewers are getting Randy Wolfe 3 yrs $29.75M.

The Rangers traded Kevin Millwood and $3M to the Orioles for Chris Ray and a player to be named later.

The Marlins traded Matt Lindstrom to the Astros for 2 low level minor league players.

[MedicCook]

Red Sox & Rangers have reached a preliminary trade.

Rangers get Mike Lowell and about $12M to cover his salary for 2010

Red Sox get Max Ramirez 1B/C

Deal still requires final approval from Red Sox ownership and MLB.

[kelmac07]

Austin Jackson finally gets his shot.

[MedicCook]

Austin Jackson finally gets his shot.

I think he had a good chance at making the Yankees roster in 2010 if they left the outfield as is. I could have seen Austin in CF, Melky in RF, Gardner in LF with Swisher playing mostly DH and giving a break to the 3 outfielders. The lineup definately looks better with CG though.

[kelmac07]

Granderson is gonna love that short porch in right field.

[MedicCook]

Yes he is. Kevin Long will also be working with him well before spring training on increasing his OBP and cutting down on the K's. Of course he should see a lot of fastballs with Jeter on base in front of him and Teixeira hitting behind him.

[Bruins Fan]

Yanks gave up a lot for a 243 hitter:confused:

[floydpink]

Yanks gave up a lot for a 243 hitter:confused:

Not so fast, Girardi might give up number 28 and let Granderson keep it even though Girardi was gonna wear it to signify the 28th World Championship due to be awarded next Fall.:tu

[VirtualSmitty]

Yanks gave up a lot for a 243 hitter:confused:

Actually he hit .249 ;) He also hit thirty home runs, is fast in the field, stole 20 bases, hit 23 doubles and 8 triples, had 71 RBIs and 91 runs, and was an all star last year. The only knock against him is he struggles mightily against left handed pitching. But thats okay, I think we will see an improvement in just about every category next year. Kevin Long and that short porch will help him a ton :2

[PeteSB75]

Actually he hit .249 ;) He also hit thirty home runs, is fast in the field, stole 20 bases, hit 23 doubles and 8 triples, had 71 RBIs and 91 runs, and was an all star last year. The only knock against him is he struggles mightily against left handed pitching. But thats okay, I think we will see an improvement in just about every category next year. Kevin Long and that short porch will help him a ton :2

He'll never see left-handed pitching in the AL East....:r:r