New York Yankees 2011

[MedicCook]

New York Yankees 2011


Spring Training is about 1 1/2 months away now. Yankees look like the Wild Card team on paper.



Trivia:
Who was the last Yankees player to wear uniform number 3 prior ro the club retiring it on June 13, 1948, in honor of Babe Ruth?

[MiamiE]

I am guessing Cliff Mapes! Cant wait to wear my 2003 Marlins Championship hat at Yankee Stadium next week!

[VirtualSmitty]

Allie Clark :D

Here's hoping they get the pitching sorted out before spring training starts :)

[MedicCook]

I am guessing Cliff Mapes! Cant wait to wear my 2003 Marlins Championship hat at Yankee Stadium next week!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner.

Congrats on the correct answer. Your prize is free unlimited access to the New York Yankees 2011 thread. :noon

[MedicCook]

Here's hoping they get the pitching sorted out before spring training starts :)

I really hope so also. There is nothing promising out there. Right now they have one guy in the rotation with guarenteed performance and that is CC. Hughes had a lot of wins last year but the offense bailed him out a lot. If AJ can get his head out of his butt maybe he will be productive.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Quote for the Day:

"The very best characteristic a player can have, the strongest possible foundation for his success, is guts." ~ Yankees manager Miller Huggins

[icehog3]

Trivia:
Who was the last Yankees player to wear uniform number 3 prior ro the club retiring it on June 13, 1948, in honor of Babe Ruth?

icehog? :confused:

[VirtualSmitty]

I really hope so also. There is nothing promising out there. Right now they have one guy in the rotation with guarenteed performance and that is CC. Hughes had a lot of wins last year but the offense bailed him out a lot. If AJ can get his head out of his butt maybe he will be productive.

Well, i'm hoping they can pick up a B grade starter somewhere to anchor the back end of the rotation. CC is money, Hughes is decent, AJ I wouldn't count on, Nova who knows, and Mitre sucks. We are in trouble if thats who we throw out opening day.

[MedicCook]

Andy Pettitte is expected to advise the Yankees in the next couple of days if he will retire or play in 2011.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Trivia:

Which graduate of Dartmouth College was the first Yankees thrid baseman to start an MLB All-Star game?

[kelmac07]

Yankees Trivia:

Which graduate of Dartmouth College was the first Yankees thrid baseman to start an MLB All-Star game?

Yankees had a player graduate from college, let alone an Ivy League school? :r :r :r

[MedicCook]

Congrats to Nick Swisher who is being honored with the Thurmon Munson award. Also to be honored are former All-Star catcher Mike Piazza, current Mets outfielder Angel Pagan, Nets all-star guard Devin Harris and Olympic gold-medal-winning figure skater Evan Lysacek.

[The Poet]

Yankees had a player graduate from college, let alone an Ivy League school? :r :r :r

Didn't Lou Gehrig graduate from Columbia?


Hey, Mac, I know there's a lot of Mets from Columbia too, but none of them went to school . . . of any sort.

[Blueface]

Hey, Mac, I know there's a lot of Mets from Columbia too, but none of them went to school . . . of any sort.

Come on. Cut the guy a break. Ragging on the Yankees is about as much fun as he can look forward to, year after year, as a Met's fan.:r

Not like he can expect them to win his Mets to win.:r

[MedicCook]

If Pettitte retires there is a good chance the Yankees will go after Rafael Soriano to make the bullpen tighter.

[Starscream]

Didn't Lou Gehrig graduate from Columbia?


Hey, Mac, I know there's a lot of Mets from Columbia too, but none of them went to school . . . of any sort.

Lou went to Columbia, but did he graduate? I hate the Yanks but consider Lou one of (if not the) greatest of all time. Lou, Ty, Pete, Ted, and Jeter.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Trivia:

Which graduate of Dartmouth College was the first Yankees thrid baseman to start an MLB All-Star game?

Only a couple hours left to make guesses.

[Starscream]

If Pettitte retires there is a good chance the Yankees will go after Rafael Soriano to make the bullpen tighter.

I hope Pettitte remains. I know I despise the Yanks but hold a certain respect for many of their players. Pettitte is one of them.

[MedicCook]

I hope Pettitte remains. I know I despise the Yanks but hold a certain respect for many of their players. Pettitte is one of them.

They really need him for the rotation. Right now they are going to need to score 1500 runs to make the playoffs.

[MedicCook]

If you have the YES Network turn it on now!!

[MedicCook]

The Yankees are showing interest in Jeremy Bonderman.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Trivia:

Which graduate of Dartmouth College was the first Yankees thrid baseman to start an MLB All-Star game?


Answer is Red Rolfe (1937)

No one guessed it so the prize will roll over to the next time.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Fact:

Fritz Maisel is the only Yankees plaer to ever steal 50 or more bases in a season yet fail to score 100 runs. He accomplished the feat twice: 1914 and 1915.

January 5th Birthdays: Henry Cotto, Ron Kittle

[jonumberone]

Ryan did you get a Yankees trivia calendar for Christmas?

If so, you're now on the hook for another 360 tidbits of Yankee's facts and fun! :D

[MedicCook]

I did. :r

[BigAsh]

Ryan did you get a Yankees trivia calendar for Christmas?



I did. :r

Like a wise man once said..."Now you got toilet paper for the year!" :D

[MedicCook]

Like a wise man once said..."Now you got toilet paper for the year!" :D

Right now it looks that way. The Red Sox are very deep this year.

[BigAsh]

Right now it looks that way. The Red Sox are very deep this year.

just gotta stay healthy...

[MedicCook]

I wish Pettitte would make up his mind. Then there is only one hole to fill in the rotation.

[Subvet642]

The Red Sox are very deep this year.

Yup! ;s

[BigAsh]

I wish Pettitte would make up his mind. Then there is only one hole to fill in the rotation.

You think he comes back?

[jonumberone]

Right now it looks that way. The Red Sox are very deep this year.

Don't crown them yet!
A-Gon is a big addition, and I am not going to diminish his value, but let him prove his worth in the AL east first.
Lots more pressure now and they will pitch him different than in the NL.
The Crawford signing was one of Theo's worst.
He's a GOOD player, but a player who's main + attribute (speed) will be diminished playing left in Fenway.
Also if you watched any Red Sox baseball last year, the team MVP was Beltre!
Lester was brilliant last year and I thought Bucholtz was better, but he still hasn't pitched a full season.
Beckett is another year older and never made his money in the regular season.
And one of these years Papi won't be able to turn around his awful start.

[Starscream]

Don't crown them yet!
A-Gon is a big addition, and I am not going to diminish his value, but let him prove his worth in the AL east first.
Lots more pressure now and they will pitch him different than in the NL.
The Crawford signing was one of Theo's worst.
He's a GOOD player, but a player who's main + attribute (speed) will be diminished playing left in Fenway.
Also if you watched any Red Sox baseball last year, the team MVP was Beltre!
Lester was brilliant last year and I thought Bucholtz was better, but he still hasn't pitched a full season.
Beckett is another year older and never made his money in the regular season.
And one of these years Papi won't be able to turn around his awful start.

As a Reds fan, trust me when I say that A-Gon is NOT a big addition. He'll be a headache for the fans most of the year. He could be a great player but is on the DL a lot, goes into big-time slumps and his range is overrated.

[Subvet642]

As a Reds fan, trust me when I say that A-Gon is NOT a big addition. He'll be a headache for the fans most of the year. He could be a great player but is on the DL a lot, goes into big-time slumps and his range is overrated.

Perhaps, but you have to look at the whole line-up; they will be all mutually supporting, in that, until you get to the 8 and 9 spots, it'll be "pick your poison". Just who would you pitch around? The two weak spots, as I see it, are V-Tek and Scutaro, and they most likely will bat 8 and 9. Also important to remember is that they'll play 81 games in our little band-box in Boston; the wall giveth and the wall taketh away. If Crawford and Ellsbury bat toward the top of the line-up (as I suspect), imagine the base running possibilities.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Trivia:

Who hold the Yankees record for the highest single-season batting average by a catcher?

[VirtualSmitty]

Perhaps, but you have to look at the whole line-up; they will be all mutually supporting, in that, until you get to the 8 and 9 spots, it'll be "pick your poison". Just who would you pitch around? The two weak spots, as I see it, are V-Tek and Scutaro, and they most likely will bat 8 and 9. Also important to remember is that they'll play 81 games in our little band-box in Boston; the wall giveth and the wall taketh away. If Crawford and Ellsbury bat toward the top of the line-up (as I suspect), imagine the base running possibilities.

Varitek is a big hole, and Saltalamacchia can't throw or hit for beans. At least the Yanks have options with their catchers. Crawford got overpayed big time, but i'm happy Boston did it and not the Yanks :r

[zappaFREAK]

TRIVIA ANSWER:
Bill Dickey in 1936 with a .362 average!!
Never saw him play but hall of famers can't be bad!!!

[The Poet]

The Red Sox are very deep this year.

The Rod Sux are very deep every year . . . and we all know in what. :r

[MedicCook]

And we still wait on Pettitte. At least he is not pulling a Brett Favre and holding press conferences every 5 minutes.

Scott BorASS stated that the Yankees are the only team Soriano would be willing to play for and not close.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Trivia:

Who hold the Yankees record for the highest single-season batting average by a catcher?

TRIVIA ANSWER:
Bill Dickey in 1936 with a .362 average!!
Never saw him play but hall of famers can't be bad!!!

Congrats on the correct answer. :noon You prize will be maing fun of REd Sox fans. :D

[MedicCook]

Yankees Fact:
New York jerseys bore the nickname "YANKEES" across the chest in just four season in franchise history: 1927 through 1930.

Yankees Transactions:
1/7/1924 - The New York Yankees traded Elmer Smith and $50000 and a player to be named to Louisville (American Association) for Earle Combs.

January 7th birthdays:
Alfonso Soriano, Johnny Mize

[jonumberone]

Congrats on the correct answer. :noon You prize will be maing fun of REd Sox fans. :D

If I knew that was the prize, I would've tried harder. :D

[Subvet642]

Varitek is a big hole, and Saltalamacchia can't throw or hit for beans. At least the Yanks have options with their catchers. Crawford got overpayed big time, but i'm happy Boston did it and not the Yanks :r

At least we overpay for young guys and not the geriatrics the Yankees overpay for. :D

[The Poet]

At least we overpay for young guys and not the geriatrics the Yankees overpay for. :D

I guess you mean hot young rookies like Wakefield and Big Poopie. :r

[Subvet642]

I guess you mean hot young rookies like Wakefield and Big Papi. :r

Wake is cheap, and Papi got the job done in '04 and '07.

[jonumberone]

At least we overpay for young guys and not the geriatrics the Yankees overpay for. :D

Crawford will be 37 yrs old at the end of his contract.
While this isn't ancient, his main + attribute is speed.
It should be the skill that deteriorates first. :sh

[Starscream]

Wake is cheap, and Papi got the job done in '04 and '07.

:r
But this is '11.

[Subvet642]

Crawford will be 37 yrs old at the end of his contract.
While this isn't ancient, his main + attribute is speed.
It should be the skill that deteriorates first. :sh

That doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be playing for the Sox by then.

[Subvet642]

:r
But this is '11.

Last season he had 102 RBIs and an OBP of .370 as well as being an All Star. With a little more protection, he should do even better this season.

[VirtualSmitty]

Last season he had 102 RBIs and an OBP of .370 as well as being an All Star. With a little more protection, he should do even better this season.

:r Maybe he'll shorten that zero production streak down from 5 to 4 weeks :r

And you still don't have a catcher worth a damn :tu

[Subvet642]

:r Maybe he'll shorten that zero production streak down from 5 to 4 weeks :r

And you still don't have a catcher worth a damn :tu

Well, I guess there goes the whole season! :=:

[The Poet]

Last season he had 102 RBIs and an OBP of .370 as well as being an All Star.


And don't forget, he was 0-for-0 in the playoffs, which is batting a thousand! :tu

[jonumberone]

And don't forget, he was 0-for-0 in the playoffs, which is batting a thousand! :tu

:r :r

[Subvet642]

And don't forget, he was 0-for-0 in the playoffs, which is batting a thousand! :tu

And that means...what?

[The Poet]

Last season he had 102 RBIs and an OBP of .370 as well as being an All Star.

And that means...what?


I could not say it better myself. :D

[MedicCook]

Yankees Trivia:
In 1951, which Yankees pitcher became the first American League moundsman to toss two no-hitters in one season?

Bonus prize if you have the dates of the no-hitters.

Since it is the weekend I will give you until Monday to make your guess (remember only cheaters use google).

This Date in Yankees History:
1986 - Yankees signed Joe & Phil Niekro and Butch Wynegar.
1987 - Yankees signed Willie Randolph & Tommy John.
1998 - Yankees signed Darryl Strawberry.
2007 - Yankees signed Doug Mientkiewicz.

Yankees Birthdays:
Carl Pavano (he probably hurt himself blowing out his candles), Jason Giambi

[MedicCook]

The Yankees lost another member of the family on Thursday. Ryne Duren pitched for the Yankees from 1958 - 1961. He had a 100 mph fastball and was known for his wild throws while warming up on the mound. He was an All*Star three times. He pitched in two World Series with the Yankees winning a ring in 1958.

Ryne Sandberg was named after Duren.

http://www.fangraphs.com/not/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Duren1.jpg

[Subvet642]

I could not say it better myself. :D

I'm looking forward to some great games between the Sox and Yanks this season; I can't wait for Opening Day! :tu

[jonumberone]

I'm looking forward to some great games between the Sox and Yanks this season; I can't wait for Opening Day! :tu

:tpd:

[VirtualSmitty]

I'm looking forward to some great games between the Sox and Yanks this season; I can't wait for Opening Day! :tu

Me neither, i'm going! Except I think we are playing the Tigers :D

[MedicCook]

Yankees Trivia:
In 1951, which Yankees pitcher became the first American League moundsman to toss two no-hitters in one season?

Bonus prize if you have the dates of the no-hitters.


Answer:

Allie Reynolds; July 12 and September 28,1951.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Fact:
In 1978, Ron Guidry set the record for the highest single-season winning percentage for a pitcher with 20 or more wins, posting a .893 average (25 wins and 3 losses) for the Yankees.

[MedicCook]

Trivia:
Hideki Matsui made his Major League debut with the Yankees in 2003, finishing second in the Rookie of the Year Award voting to what shortstop with the Kansas City Royals?

[MedicCook]

This Date in Yankees History:

1/11/2005 - The New York Yankees traded Brad Halsey, Dioner Navarro, Javier Vazquez and cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Randy Johnson.

1/11/1977 - The New York Yankees drafted Willie McGee in the 1st round (15th pick) of the 1977 amateur draft (January Secondary). Player signed June 6, 1977.

1/11/1965 - Yankees first baseman Wally Pipp (1915-1925) died.

[jonumberone]

Trivia:
Hideki Matsui made his Major League debut with the Yankees in 2003, finishing second in the Rookie of the Year Award voting to what shortstop with the Kansas City Royals?

Easy one

Angel Barroa....... He played for the Yanks in 09 I believe!

I hope I win the same prize as the last time :D

[MedicCook]

The Yankees are 'stepping up' their pursuit of Justin Duchscherer and still showing interest in Jeff Francis and Jeremy Bonderman.

Meanwhile Andy Favre.... I mean Andy Pettitte still has not decided if he will play or retire.

[MedicCook]

Luis Sojo is back to manage the Tampa Yankees for 2011.

[Subvet642]

If I may...

Trivia question:
Who were the Yankees prior to 1900?

[MedicCook]

Not sure if anyone saw but the little girl that was killed in the Tucson shooting was the daughter of former Yankee John Green. Her grandfather was former Yankee manager Dallas Green. Condolences to her family and the other families affected by the attack.

[MedicCook]

If I may...

Trivia question:Who were the Yankees prior to 1900?

They did not exist then. They were founded in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles, then moved to New York in 1903 as the Highlanders then became the Yankees in 1913.

[Subvet642]

They did not exist then. They were founded in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles, then moved to New York in 1903 as the Highlanders then became the Yankees in 1913.

Not quite; They were the Baltimore Orioles of the National League. They switched leagues in 1901.

[MedicCook]

Not quite; They were the Baltimore Orioles of the National League. They switched leagues in 1901.

Not quite. The Baltimore Orioles of the National League were contracted as a team after the 1900 season by the National League. The 'Yankees' a brand new team with no home tried to go to NY but the Giants blocked the move into the city. They then went to Baltimore in 1901 the first season of the franchise which is now called the New York Yankees.

[Subvet642]

Not quite. The Baltimore Orioles of the National League were contracted as a team after the 1900 season by the National League. The 'Yankees' a brand new team with no home tried to go to NY but the Giants blocked the move into the city. They then went to Baltimore in 1901 the first season of the franchise which is now called the New York Yankees.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BLO/

http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/mcgrajo01.shtml

As the bottom link shows if you scroll down, they were the old Baltimore Orioles of the National League.

[MedicCook]

The Baltimore Orioles of the National League (pre-1900) are not the same franchise as the Baltimore Orioles of the American League (1901).

[Subvet642]

The Baltimore Orioles of the National League (pre-1900) are not the same franchise as the Baltimore Orioles of the American League (1901).

Yes they are; that is why you will find that Mugsy McGraw was Player/Manager from 1899 through 1902.

[MedicCook]

Yes they are; that is why you will find that Mugsy McGraw was Player/Manager from 1899 through 1902.

John McGraw played for the Baltimore Orioles of the NL 1891-1899 and as a player manager in 1899. 1900 he played for the St. Louis Cardinals. There was no team in Baltimore in 1900 because the National League contracted it. In 1901 a new ownership put a team back in Baltimore and hired John McGraw as the player/manager for the 1901 & 1902 seasons.

[Subvet642]

Rk Year Tm Lg G W L Ties W-L% Finish Playoffs R RA BatAge PitchAge #Bat #Pitch Top Player Managers
1 1899 Baltimore Orioles NL 152 86 62 4 .581 4th of 12 827 691 27.2 26.1 24 7 J.McGraw (8.6) John McGraw (86-62)
2 1898 Baltimore Orioles NL 154 96 53 5 .644 2nd of 12 933 623 27.2 25.4 24 7 H.Jennings (8.8) Ned Hanlon (96-53)
3 1897 Baltimore Orioles NL 136 90 40 6 .692 2nd of 12 964 674 27.1 23.1 20 8 H.Jennings (8.1) Ned Hanlon (90-40)
4 1896 Baltimore Orioles NL 132 90 39 3 .698 1st of 12 995 662 26.8 25.6 22 9 H.Jennings (9.3) Ned Hanlon (90-39)
5 1895 Baltimore Orioles NL 132 87 43 2 .669 1st of 12 1009 646 25.5 25.7 20 8 H.Jennings (9.1) Ned Hanlon (87-43)
6 1894 Baltimore Orioles NL 129 89 39 1 .695 1st of 12 1171 819 25.9 26.3 20 10 J.Kelley (7.1) Ned Hanlon (89-39)
7 1893 Baltimore Orioles NL 130 60 70 0 .462 8th of 12 820 893 26.3 26.7 25 8 S.McMahon (4.8) Ned Hanlon (60-70)
8 1892 Baltimore Orioles NL 152 46 101 5 .313 12th of 12 779 1020 28.1 25.6 37 14 G.Van Haltren (2.2) George Van Haltren (1-10), John Waltz (2-6) and Ned Hanlon (43-85)
9 1891 Baltimore Orioles AA 139 71 64 4 .526 4th of 9 850 798 26.7 23.7 18 6 S.McMahon (10.6) Billy Barnie (71-64)
10 1890 Baltimore Orioles AA 38 15 19 4 .441 6th of 9 182 192 25.5 21.8 18 5 S.McMahon (1.7) Billy Barnie (15-19)
11 1889 Baltimore Orioles AA 139 70 65 4 .519 5th of 8 791 795 26.6 24.0 23 5 M.Kilroy (10.6) Billy Barnie (70-65)
12 1888 Baltimore Orioles AA 137 57 80 0 .416 5th of 8 653 779 27.0 22.4 23 10 T.Tucker (3.2) Billy Barnie (57-80)
13 1887 Baltimore Orioles AA 141 77 58 6 .570 3rd of 8 975 861 25.7 21.3 17 9 M.Kilroy (13.1) Billy Barnie (77-58)
14 1886 Baltimore Orioles AA 139 48 83 8 .366 8th of 8 625 878 27.5 23.6 31 15 M.Kilroy (6.8) Billy Barnie (48-83)
15 1885 Baltimore Orioles AA 110 41 68 1 .376 8th of 8 541 683 25.4 22.5 32 11 H.Henderson (7.2) Billy Barnie (41-68)
16 1884 Baltimore Orioles AA 108 63 43 2 .594 6th of 13 636 515 26.6 23.3 19 5 H.Henderson (7.0) Billy Barnie (63-43)
17 1883 Baltimore Orioles AA 96 28 68 0 .292 8th of 8 471 742 25.7 22.2 29 8 J.Clinton (0.9) Billy Barnie (28-68)
18 1882 Baltimore Orioles AA 74 19 54 1 .260 6th of 6 273 515 25.8 26.5 23 8 T.Brown (0.4) Henry Myers (19-54)

John "Mugsy" McGraw's managerial time with the Orioles:

Year Age Tm Lg G W L W-L% Finish
1 1899 26 Baltimore Orioles NL 152 86 62 .581 4 Player/Manager
2 1901 28 Baltimore Orioles AL 135 68 65 .511 5 Player/Manager
3 1902 29 Baltimore Orioles AL 1st of 2 58 26 31 .456 8 Player/Manager

[MedicCook]

You are not getting it. Same city, same name, but not the same franchise. The Baltimore Orioles of the NL were done after the 1899 season. The team was contracted, disbanded, destroyed, the players went elsewhere to play in 1900. In 1901 the American League wanted to put a team in New York but the Giants blocked the formation of this new franchise in New York. This new franchise then used their back up plan and went to Baltimore and called themselves the Baltimore Orioles. They hired former Baltimore player/manager McGraw for 1901-1902.

[Subvet642]

For more information, see the link below from The Yankee Encyclopaedia:


http://books.google.com/books?id=xEohYBGQfEgC&pg=PA350&lpg=PA350&dq=John+%22Mugsy%22+McGraw&source=bl&ots=1cEXCvQVhh&sig=HLaE3w049HQgXQzzkTzx3azLs9k&hl=en#v=onepage&q=John%20%22Mugsy%22%20McGraw&f=false

[Subvet642]

As I dig deeper into this, I'm finding contradictory information, but not any concrete organizational link. Ryan, it seems that I cannot prove my assertion and therefore must be in error.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yanks inked former Rays Closer Soriano to a three year deal to setup up Mo. Good sign, gives us the best on two punch at the end of the game by far. Too bad he can't start :r

[MedicCook]

It is needed after finding out that Pettitte will not be returning for 2011. Add in Logan, Joba & Robertson and they could shorten the game down to 6 innings.

[jonumberone]

I like the move, but I don't understand If they were going to pay 11+ million for a setup man, why not keep Kerry wood? :confused:

[MedicCook]

Because Soriano is better than Kerry Wood. Plus when Wood signed they still had hope for Pettitte in the rotation.

[VirtualSmitty]

Because Soriano is better than Kerry Wood. Plus when Wood signed they still had hope for Pettitte in the rotation.

Exactly. Soriano is much better than Wood and younger too. Plus it gives us a proven closer if Mo decides to call it quits in three years.

So Yankee fans, think Mariano will pass Hoffman on the all time saves list this year?

[MedicCook]

This year will be tight I think. As long as he stay's healthy I think he will do it on 2012.

[jonumberone]

Because Soriano is better than Kerry Wood. Plus when Wood signed they still had hope for Pettitte in the rotation.

Exactly. Soriano is much better than Wood and younger too. Plus it gives us a proven closer if Mo decides to call it quits in three years.

So Yankee fans, think Mariano will pass Hoffman on the all time saves list this year?

I understand Soriano is younger than Wood, but he proved himself here in NY.
Wood had a 1 year club option at 10 million. We have seen more than 1 closer come here in a setup role and be awful, ala Tom gordon, Kyle Farnsworth.

As for the saves thing, It's kind of like the who's the best HR hitter of all time question. The answer is obviously Babe Ruth even tho people have hit more HR than him.
Hoffman may have more saves but he has always been awful in a big spot and Mo is the better closer regardless of how many saves he has.

[VirtualSmitty]

I understand Soriano is younger than Wood, but he proved himself here in NY.
Wood had a 1 year club option at 10 million. We have seen more than 1 closer come here in a setup role and be awful, ala Tom gordon, Kyle Farnsworth.

As for the saves thing, It's kind of like the who's the best HR hitter of all time question. The answer is obviously Babe Ruth even tho people have hit more HR than him.
Hoffman may have more saves but he has always been awful in a big spot and Mo is the better closer regardless of how many saves he has.

Soriano proved himself in the AL east, thats good enough for me. Remember Wood was struggling in Cleveland when we got him, he turned things around nicely in pinstripes. But he did struggle in the post season, he was too up and down. Soriano at least will have a higher trade value if he flounders in the environment given his track record.

As for all time best closer, there's no doubt in my mind it's Mo. But you still get a few lone Padre fans that point to Hoffmans record, overlooking how bad he was in the post season and the fact he had several more years pitching as a closer than Mo, and use it to try to put him in the same league. Hoffman was great and i'm sad to see him retire but he is a distant second to Rivera in terms of greatness :2

[MedicCook]

The Yankees avoided arbitration with 3 pitches today.

Phil Hughes goes from $447,000 in 2010 to $2.7M in 2011.
Joba Chamberlain goes from $487,975 in 2010 to $1.4M in 2011.
Boone Logan goes from $590,000 in 2010 to $1.2M in 2011.

[The Poet]

The Yankees avoided arbitration with 3 pitches today.

Phil Hughes goes from $447,000 in 2010 to $2.7M in 2011.
Joba Chamberlain goes from $487,975 in 2010 to $1.4M in 2011.
Boone Logan goes from $590,000 in 2010 to $1.2M in 2011.



Hughes? OK, I guess he earned it.

Joba? Hmmmm . . . OK, I guess they can afford it.

Logan? Uhhhhh . . . ask me again come July or August, OK?

[MedicCook]

Logan was excellent last year. Baseball contract history shows that you get paid for what you did yesterday.

[VirtualSmitty]

Logan was excellent last year. Baseball contract history shows that you get paid for what you did yesterday.

He had a decent season but he got knocked around in the post season. Dunno if he was worth it.

[MedicCook]

He had a decent season but he got knocked around in the post season. Dunno if he was worth it.

He did fine against the Twins, it was Texas that did him in and he was not alone as all the Yankees pitchers got knocked around by the Rangers.

2010 was the best season of his short career. Hopefully he will have some lefty help in the bullpen this year also.

[The Poet]

Logan was excellent last year.

I guess his ERA and BAA were pretty good (2.93 & .231). However, he only pitched 40 total innings, which would mean his "yesterday" earns him $10,000 per out "tomorrow". Plus, he's a righty. Plus plus, his ERAs in four previous "yesterdays" were 5.19 (2009), 5.95 ('08), 4.97 ('07), and . . gulp! . . . 8.31 ('06).

Which is why I said see me after the All Star Break, and not "We wuz robbed!" :r

[MedicCook]

Logan is a lefty.

[The Poet]

Logan is a lefty.

My bad. He bats right.


Or so they say. From what I can find, he's yet to have a hit, so who would know for sure? :D

[MedicCook]

That's fine with me. I don't like pitchers batting or runnign the bases. Remember Wang.

[The Poet]

That's fine with me. I don't like pitchers batting or runnign the bases. Remember Wang.

I sure do. And what I remember is that damn stupid 3rd base coach waving him around in a game where we already had a big lead.

Who was that dumb bozo, and why wasn't he fired immediately?

[VirtualSmitty]

I sure do. And what I remember is that damn stupid 3rd base coach waving him around in a game where we already had a big lead.

Who was that dumb bozo, and why wasn't he fired immediately?

I think it was Larry Bowa :r

[MedicCook]

I think it was Larry Bowa :r

He was in LA with Torre in 2008. I can't remember who the 3rd base coach was.

[VirtualSmitty]

He was in LA with Torre in 2008. I can't remember who the 3rd base coach was.

Yea your right. Google tells me our third base coach in 08 was Bobby Meacham.

[MedicCook]

Yea your right. Google tells me our third base coach in 08 was Bobby Meacham.

If i'm not mistaken he was fired after the season. :r

[MedicCook]

Yankees are still showing some interest in Freddy Garcia.

[VirtualSmitty]

If i'm not mistaken he was fired after the season. :r

He sure was :noon

[MedicCook]

Looks like he is still the first base coach for the Astros.

[jonumberone]

Looks like he is still the first base coach for the Astros.

Did we trade him for Berkman :sh
If so I'd call it an even deal ;)

[MedicCook]

Did we trade him for Berkman :sh
If so I'd call it an even deal ;)

:r

[MedicCook]

Trivia

What was the given first name of Yankees pitching legend and four-time 20-game winner Lefty Gomez?

[VirtualSmitty]

Trivia

What was the given first name of Yankees pitching legend and four-time 20-game winner Lefty Gomez?

Righty? :D

Looks like the Yanks are getting very close to signing Andruw Jones.

[MedicCook]

I saw that. Of the options out there he is definately the best one. They need a right handed power hitter off the bench that can actually play defense.

[VirtualSmitty]

I saw that. Of the options out there he is definately the best one. They need a right handed power hitter off the bench that can actually play defense.

He's certainly an upgrade over Thames. At least Jones can still play the field. Thames did a nice job last year, but it was painful watching him play D when they needed him to.

[MedicCook]

He's certainly an upgrade over Thames. At least Jones can still play the field. Thames did a nice job last year, but it was painful watching him play D when they needed him to.

Yes it was. Jones can play all three outfield positions. He also had a nice season last year.

[MedicCook]

Trivia

What was the given first name of Yankees pitching legend and four-time 20-game winner Lefty Gomez?

Answer:

Vernon

[MedicCook]

Trivia:
Which Yankees player has had the most seasons with 100 or more RBI?


Transactions on this date:
1977 - The New York Yankees traded Rick Bladt and Elliott Maddox to the Baltimore Orioles for Paul Blair.


Yankees Birthdays:
Kevin Maas

[MedicCook]

Yankees signed Andruw Jones to be the 4th outfielder.

[VirtualSmitty]

The news about the Soriano signing not being Cashmans decision sure is stirring up a lot of talk. Is that really of a big deal, the Boss used to do that from time to time.

[MedicCook]

It's the NY media trying to make a story out of BS. I like the signing since it helps close down the game even earlier and hopefully he likes NY he can stay after Rivera retires ir he ever does retire.

[MedicCook]

Condolences to Tony Pena and his family on the passing of Tony's mother Rosalia Padilla Pena at 79.

[MedicCook]

MLB released the Top 50 prospects list today. The Yankees had 3 players on the list.

#9 Jesus Montero - C
#32 Gary Sanchez - C
#35 Manny Banuelos - LHP

[MedicCook]

Trivia:
Which Yankees player has had the most seasons with 100 or more RBI?


Answer:
Lou Gehrig (13)

[MedicCook]

Yankees Trivia:
How many home runs did Roger Maris hit during the month of April in 1961, the year he hit 61 home runs to eclipse Babe Ruth's single-season record of 60 in 1927?

Yankees Fact:
In 2009, the Yankees led the Major Leagues with a franchise record 244 home runs. It marked the first time since 1961 that the Yankees hit more home runs in a season than every other Major League club.

Yankees Birthdays:
Brian Doyle

[MedicCook]

Yankees signed Bartolo Colon to a minor league deal worth $900K. He did not pitch in the majors last year.

[The Poet]

Yankees signed Bartolo Colon to a minor league deal worth $900K. He did not pitch in the majors last year.


Ain't there enough Colons on the Yankees already? :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yankees signed Bartolo Colon to a minor league deal worth $900K. He did not pitch in the majors last year.

Not sure there is much left in him. He needs to drop weight too.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees signed Bartolo Colon to a minor league deal worth $900K. He did not pitch in the majors last year.

All our pitching problems are solved :r:r:r

[MedicCook]

They are hitting up the rehab group lately. There is still talk about Pettitte. He has been working out at home to play this year. Yankees still have a $12M offer on the table.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Trivia:
How many home runs did Roger Maris hit during the month of April in 1961, the year he hit 61 home runs to eclipse Babe Ruth's single-season record of 60 in 1927?

Yankees Fact:
Yankees great Lou Gehrig was the first baseball player to have his uniform number retired, as his number 4 was officially retired on January 6, 1940.

Yankees Deaths:
Bob Kammeyer (2003), Dale Long (1991), Monte Pearson (1978)

[MedicCook]

The Yankees signed Freddy Garcia to a minor league contract. If he makes the Yankees roster he will get $1.5M and with the incentives he can max out at $5.1M.

[jonumberone]

We are really scraping the bottom of the barrel now!

Last I remembered, Garcia couldn't win a spot in the Mets rotation :td

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees acquired Justin Maxwell from the Nats for Adam Obychev, forget it i'm not even going to try to spell his last name. Not sure where J-Max fits, saw him play a little bit last year. Decent speed/defense, insurance I guess in the event that Jones gets hurt.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

We are really scraping the bottom of the barrel now!

Last I remembered, Garcia couldn't win a spot in the Mets rotation :td

Garcia was very solid for the White Sox in 2010. If our bullpen was any help to him, he could have very easily won 17 or 18 games last year.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Garcia will have a good year, wait and see:2

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Damn, now I'm going to be following the Yanks just because I love Sweaty Freddy! :r

[MedicCook]

Yankees acquired Justin Maxwell from the Nats for Adam Obychev, forget it i'm not even going to try to spell his last name. Not sure where J-Max fits, saw him play a little bit last year. Decent speed/defense, insurance I guess in the event that Jones gets hurt.

To make room for Maxwell.

The Yankees announced that they designated outfielder Jordan Parraz for assignment

[jonumberone]

Garcia will have a good year, wait and see:2

I got a fiver that says he doesn't make the team out of spring training :sh

[BigAsh]

NEW YORK -- A person familiar with the arrangements says Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte plans to announce his retirement Friday at a news conference at Yankee Stadium.

The person spoke to the Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the news conference had not yet been announced.

Pettitte has been telling the team since the end of the season that it was likely he wouldn't play in 2011. He became a free agent and has not attempted to negotiate a contract.

His intention to retire first was reported by YES Network's Michael Kay.

The 38-year-old left-hander is 240-138 with a 3.88 ERA n 16 major-league seasons. He excelled in the postseason, setting a major league record for wins by going 19-10 with a 3.83 ERA.

Pettitte's departure leaving a huge hole in the Yankees' rotation, with no proven starters behind CC Sabathia, Phil Hughes and A.J. Burnett.

:noon

AJ better learn how to pitch again....

[VirtualSmitty]

AJ better learn how to pitch again....

He couldn't e as bad as he was last year. And that Ian Nova isn't bad, we rrally just need a fifth starter.

[The Poet]

We really just need a fifth starter.

Do you think Whitey Ford has signed with anyone yet?

[VirtualSmitty]

Do you think Whitey Ford has signed with anyone yet?

:r We just signed two over the hill pitchers, maybe giving them some 80+ year old competition would step up their game :tu

[Bruins Fan]

The Yanks are a old and tired team,your out of it before the season even starts :r

[kelmac07]

Justin Maxwell pick-up is a plus for the Yankees. I would have been really happy if the Mets had grabbed him.

[MedicCook]

It's going to be a long season.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees signed Eric Chavez & Ronnie Belliard to minor league deals with spring training invites.

[MedicCook]

Bad news for the Yankees in future negotiations with Robinson Cano. He has just joined the Scott BorASS club. :td

[VirtualSmitty]

The Yankees signed Eric Chavez & Ronnie Belliard to minor league deals with spring training invites.

I wonder how they fit into the plans for 2011? Belliard sucks and Chavez has been nothing but hurt lately.

[MedicCook]

I think they are just stocking and see how things go during spring training.

[MedicCook]

Spring training is in full force in Tampa with games starting soon. Yankees new startign catcher Martin has not healed completely from his off-season knee surgery and will not be ready for the start of spring games. The Yankees released left-handed pitcher Andy Sisco today. Yankees signed Cuban shortstop Yadil Mujica.

[MedicCook]

Yankees & Phillies are playing today at 1pm on the YES Network.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees & Phillies are playing today at 1pm on the YES Network.

I watched it. They lost but it sure is nice to have baseball back :)

[MedicCook]

Yankees split the home/home series with the Phillies. Nova looked good today.

[MedicCook]

Yankees lost to the Tigers today. CC started and went 2 innings, 0 runs, 2 hits, 2K.

[MedicCook]

Yankees are going to be on the YES Network today at 1pm when they face the Houston Astros.

[MedicCook]

Yankees beat the Astros today with a 5 run bottom of the 9th that ended in a walk off walk. :tu AJ started for the Yanks and actually looked good with his new motion. of course he looked good last year until the 5th inning arrived. :r

[MedicCook]

Yankees and Rays played to a 1-1 tie today. Yankees only sent 4 starting position players on the trip. Garcia & Nova both pitched well.

[taltos]

This could be a fun year to watch the Yankees.:D

[MedicCook]

I agree Paul.

New York Yankees 2011 World Series Champions.

[VirtualSmitty]

This could be a fun year to watch the Yankees.:D

I agree. Watching the Yankees take the division even after Boston spent all that money will be a beautiful thing :tu

[jonumberone]

I agree. Watching the Yankees take the division even after Boston spent all that money will be a beautiful thing :tu

:tpd: :banger

[MedicCook]

Yankees are on the YES Network today at 1pm. :tu

[jonumberone]

It looks like Colon is impressing some people this spring
Reports indicate that he may actually be in the race for a rotation spot!

[MedicCook]

I like Garcia over Colon. I think Colon is going to break down over the season.

[MedicCook]

It will be Oswalt vs Burnett today.

[jonumberone]

Actually From the report, the Yanks feel the same way!
They are considering going with Colon and starting Nova in the minors.
When Colon wears out they would cut him and recall Nova.

[MedicCook]

As long as Nova is starting that is good. I don't want to see him pushed into a non-active bullpen role. He is going to be a nice middle rotation pitcher in a year or two. Add him to the 2 young guys in the minors and the Yankees future looks nice.

[jonumberone]

I think..........Actually I hope they learned their lesson after how they ruined Joba :2

[MedicCook]

AJ looked good in the first inning.

[MedicCook]

Yankees looked good today. AJ went 3 perfect innings.

[jonumberone]

Just not ready to get worked up about AJ's performance!
He might have been the Yanks best pitcher through may, last year.
If he's above 500 by the break I might start to believe.

;s

[MedicCook]

He needs to stick with his new delivery. Last year he was 3/4 or lower with his arm, now he is more over the top. It was nice to see his pitches stay in the area of the plate instead of breaking to the back of the batter box.

Did you watch the game Dom?

[jonumberone]

Couldn't watch No Yes network at work
Something we are trying to remedy

[MedicCook]

That needs to be fixed.

They interview Granderson after he finished playing and he will make a great announcer after he retires.

[Bruins Fan]

I like Garcia over Colon. I think Colon is going to break down over the season.
We gave Calon a shot two three seasons ago, he had absolutely nothing.
Watch how fat he gets once he starts getting big league meal money :r

[MedicCook]

We gave Calon a shot two three seasons ago, he had absolutely nothing.
Watch how fat he gets once he starts getting big league meal money :r

He can get fatter? :r

[MedicCook]

Yankees and Orioles played to a 9 inning 0-0 tie tonight.

[MedicCook]

Yankees are playing the Braves today. Yanks are up 3-0 and Freddy Garcia is looking good. :tu I think they will be having Betances and Brackman pitching next.

[MedicCook]

This 3B/1B Jorge Vasquez has a big bat. He has no speed though. With A-Rod & Teix at the corners this kid has no place to play except DH next season.

[jonumberone]

Trade bait :2

[VirtualSmitty]

This 3B/1B Jorge Vasquez has a big bat. He has no speed though. With A-Rod & Teix at the corners this kid has no place to play except DH next season.

He can hit, like Dom said trade bait. It's nice to see so much good young talent for a change, I don't think the Yankees are in all that bad of shape. Plenty of youngsters around to give chances to, plenty of prospects to trade if they need something come trading deadline. I'm curious to see who gets the backup catching job since Cervelli is hurt, and Martin is about as durable as glass these days.

[MedicCook]

I think it is going to be Martin and Montero at catcher. If Montero isn't playing up to par then they can send him back to Triple-A to play everyday when Cervelli comes back. When Martin gets hurt and he will get hurt then they can rotate Montero & Cervelli.

[MedicCook]

Yogi fell again today while in the Yankees clubhouse. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital. They are saying he is ok. The Yankees need to get him a scooter.

[x man]

Yogi fell again today while in the Yankees clubhouse. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital. They are saying he is ok. The Yankees need to get him a scooter.

Yeah, he didnt bang his head so he`s ok. Sweeny tweeted it
when i was listening to 660.
But damn 7 to 0. At least CC went 5 shutout innings, but Doc went 6.
Then the prospects gave it up. Pryor didnt look too great.

[MedicCook]

Yankees started making roster cuts today.

*Rule 5 pickup Daniel Turpen was returned to the Red Sox.
*Left-hander Robert Fish was claimed off waivers by the Royals.
*Right-hander Hector Noesi was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
*Right-handers Adam Warren, David Phelps, Brian Anderson and Buddy Carlyle, left-hander Andy Sisco, infielder Bradley Suttle and outfielders Austin Krum and Daniel Brewer were sent to minor league camp.

The Yanks' spring roster is down to 53 players, including 24 pitchers, in the wake of Sunday's moves.

[MedicCook]

Yankees & Red Sox are on ESPN2 tonight at 7pm.

[x man]

Yankees & Red Sox are on ESPN2 tonight at 7pm.

Yep, should be fun.
I read somewhere, M. Rivera says the 20 yr. old Yank lefty prospect
is the best young pitcher he`s seen in 20 yrs. :D

[MedicCook]

I guess they only had the game on ESPNHD tonight. Was not able to watch it at work. :td

[x man]

It was on Espn2 here, i watched most of it.
They are on TV again this week.

[Bruins Fan]

I watched it on the local broadcast on NESN.

[VirtualSmitty]

I watched it on the local broadcast on NESN.

No NESN in the tristate. I missed it also :td

[MedicCook]

Yankees & Orioles are on YES right now. Yankees are up 1-0 after the 1st inning.

[MedicCook]

Yankees beat the Orioles 10-0 tonight giving up 1 hit. Nova got the start and went 6 no-hit innings with his only blip a HBP. He is making it hard for Joe to not choose him to start the season in the starting rotation. Mo tossed his 2nd inning of the spring and A-Rod hit a HR tonight.

[x man]

Wow thanx for the update, no yes where i am.

[MedicCook]

Wow thanx for the update, no yes where i am.

You can do the MLB TV on the computer.

[jonumberone]

Joe Torre says he has been invited back for Old Timers Day.

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=6230091

It will be good to see Joe back in Pinstripes!

[MedicCook]

I read that last night. He is going to get a very big ovation.

[x man]

He did a good job, shoulda got 2 more rings,
and survived cancer.

[MedicCook]

Some recent Yankee roster moves.

Mitre was traded to the Brewers.

Nova will be the #4 starter.

Garcia will be the #5 starter.

Colon will make the team in the bullpen.

Kevin Millwood was signed to a minor league contract.

[x man]

Opener on espn.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees 2011 Opening Day Roster.

Starters
CC Sabathia
A.J. Burnett
Phil Hughes
Ivan Nova
Freddy Garcia

Bullpen
Bartolo Colon
Luis Ayala
David Robertson
Joba Chamberlain
Boone Logan
Rafael Soriano
Mariano Rivera

Infielders
Derek Jeter
Robinson Cano
Alex Rodriguez
Mark Teixeira
Eric Chavez
Eduardo Nunez

Catchers
Russell Martin
Gustavo Molina
Jorge Posada

Outfielders
Brett Gardner
Curtis Granderson
Andruw Jones
Nick Swisher

[VirtualSmitty]

On my way to opening day! Wish it wasn't raining though.

[MedicCook]

On my way to opening day! Wish it wasn't raining though.

Have a good time.

[MedicCook]

Opening Day Line Up

Gardner lf
Jeter ss
Teixeira 1b
Rodriguez 3b
Cano 2b
Swisher rf
Posada dh
Granderson cf
Martin c
Sabathia lhp

[J0eybb]

3↑ 3↓

[MedicCook]

Awesome catch by Granderson.

[jonumberone]

3 run shot by TEX!! :wo

[Blueface]

Yankees!!!

[J0eybb]

back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back and Gone

[zappaFREAK]

A game put together just the way the Yanks need to have a great season! Good solid innings from the starters, score some runs, and shut them down with the bullpen. How sweet it is!!!

[jonumberone]

First Place!!!! :wo :wo

:r

[icehog3]

First Place!!!! :wo :wo

:r

But only one game outta last. ;)

[VirtualSmitty]

It was really cold but what a fun game and a great way to start the season!

[bvilchez]

But only one game outta last. ;)

We're ahead of the Red Sux...that's all that matters.:banger

[MedicCook]

Go Yankees.

[x man]

I love watchin them win in Hi Def.
Big game, showed some real heart and soul.
Should be a good year, i see much more hunger than last year. :r

[MedicCook]

Granderson had a nice game with the 2 great catches and the big HR.

[thebayratt]

Don't particularly care for the Yankees, but glad to see they beat Detroit today.... I deffinately don't like Detriot (the Misses loves them, my reason for not liking Detroit).
Not hating on the Yankees, there are plenty of other teams I dislike alot more, and a few I like alot more... just on the fence with them i guess.
~I like the Yankees over the Mets, lets put it that way~

[jonumberone]

i see much more hunger than last year. :r

Is that a Joba Joke? :D


~I like the Yankees over the Mets, lets put it that way~


You are a wise man!! :banger

[x man]

[QUOTE=jonumberone;1223638]Is that a Joba Joke? :D


Actually, ive been a Joba fan from day one, he pitched great, his hair
is much longer and he put on some muscle, that was muscle, yes?

Curtis` strength is decieving, he amazes me, what a game he had.

The Yanks wernt as hungry last year after we beat the filthy fills
in the series.

Derek has nothing to prove to me, but i think he`s lookin for a 6th ring
with Jorge and Mo, 17 yrs. on the same team, all 3 guys.

Good move gettin Soriano, yes?
Day off today, 50`s this wkend.

[x man]

Another ball crushing game. :D
I like espn better.

[MedicCook]

3 HRs for the Yankees and Jeter is 2 hits closer to 3000. :tu

[kelmac07]

~I like the Yankees over the Mets, lets put it that way~

:td :td :td :td

[thebayratt]

:td :td :td :td

Can't win them all~ :rolleyes:

[MedicCook]

The offense today gave them enough runs to win but the pitching kept giving up more. They are hitting them over the fence pretty well to start the season.

[x man]

We knew pitching was in doubt.
Tigers have some sluggers, make a mistake and its gone,
same goes for the Sucky sox.
TV today and Wed. Lucky week for us non Yes and MLB.tv fans.
And next wkend TV at Bos.

[taltos]

How will they do without team employees signalling the pitches to them?:r:r

[x man]

How will they do without team employees signalling the pitches to them?:r:r

Bullturds, i saw the Phillies doing the same thing on TV yesterday,
the radar was reading 912 mph, the league investigated already,
and saw no infractions committed.
You need to read more, but hey with only 2 rings in 120 yrs.
i guess its forgivable. You should worry more about Lackey getting shelled
2 days ago. At least we admit our pitching isnt so good.
Typical Red Sucks fan.

[MedicCook]

Howdy Paul.

[MedicCook]

Yankees started where they left off against the Twins and that is beating them again. 4-3 Yankees win tonight with Nova (1-0) going 6 innings for the win. Bullpen finished it off with Joba (H1), Soriano (H2) & Mo for the save (S3). Yanks got HRs from A-Rod (2) and Posada (3).

[x man]

I watched it too, thought Novas curve stopped breaking
after 2 or 3 innings, and the Twinkies saw it too, they got to him
for 3 doubles and almost tied it up. What a pen tho huh.:noon

[MedicCook]

Nova is at the same spot as he was last year when he got called up. He gets to the 5th inning and starts to lose it.

[x man]

Nova is at the same spot as he was last year when he got called up. He gets to the 5th inning and starts to lose it.

I think if he works harder at making his breaking stuff
work he could last 7 innings. We stranded how many guys
after the 4 early runs.

[Gophernut]

Yankees started where they left off against the Twins and that is beating them again. 4-3 Yankees win tonight with Nova (1-0) going 6 innings for the win. Bullpen finished it off with Joba (H1), Soriano (H2) & Mo for the save (S3). Yanks got HRs from A-Rod (2) and Posada (3).

Ugh.

[Gophernut]

Ugh.

Please disregard previous post!:r:r:noon:noon

Finally my squad gets to the Bronx Bomber's bullpen! I am a firm believer in the blind squirrel theory.

[MedicCook]

First rain out of the season.

[x man]

Sox are perfect, 0 and 5.

[VirtualSmitty]

Sox are perfect, 0 and 5.

It is a perfect start for them. Who would have thought the Os would have the best start out of the gate lol.

Too bad about the rain out. Ended up watching the Nats, which was not quite as exciting of a game!

[Bruins Fan]

Is the Yankee employee cheating or looking to get four hot dogs? :r
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/bigcat988/yankees-cheating.jpg

[kelmac07]

Is the Yankee employee cheating or looking to get four hot dogs? :r
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/bigcat988/yankees-cheating.jpg

If not cheating...then why the headphones? You telling me that the Yankees coudn't afford an earpiece? :r :r

[x man]

Read the paper u mooks, er Mets.
It was cleared up 3 days ago.
The radar gun was broke and reading 912 mph on the scoreboard.
Same thing happened in Philly 2 days ago at the Mets game.
The league talked to Cashman 3 days ago, perfectly legal.
Not only are u way late, but WRONG. But, hey, you`re a Mooks fan,
er Mets.

[jonumberone]

If not cheating...then why the headphones? You telling me that the Yankees coudn't afford an earpiece? :r :r

Mac, they all use headphones!
His job is to relay the info on the gun to the scoreboard operator.
Although they do light up and make pretty colors, scoreboards do not work by magic. ;)

:D

[kelmac07]

Read the paper u mooks, er Mets.
Not only are u way late, but WRONG. But, hey, you`re a Mooks fan,
er Mets.

This doesn't warrant a response. :td

Mac, they all use headphones!
His job is to relay the info on the gun to the scoreboard operator.
Although they do light up and make pretty colors, scoreboards do not work by magic. ;):D

Really Dom? I thought it was magic. :D

[MedicCook]

Really Dom? I thought it was magic. :D

For how much that place cost to build it should be magic.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Win!!!!! 4-2 on the opening homestand. Now they are on the way to Boston for a 3 game series tomorrow. The Red Sox are going to be hungry after starting the season 0-6.

[x man]

Yankees Win!!!!! 4-2 on the opening homestand. Now they are on the way to Boston for a 3 game series tomorrow. The Red Sox are going to be hungry after starting the season 0-6.

Yep, they are always hungry when they play us, Xtra hungry now,
0 and 6 is scary, espicially when they are the odds on fave
to take the pennant. TV here Sat. and Sun.

[MedicCook]

Here are the starters for the weekend.

Friday, April 8
RHP John Lackey vs. RHP Phil Hughes 2:05 p.m.

Saturday, April 9
RHP Clay Buchholz vs. RHP Ivan Nova
1:10 p.m.

Sunday, April 10
RHP Josh Beckett vs. LHP CC Sabathia
8:00 p.m.

[taltos]

Here are the starters for the weekend.

Friday, April 8
RHP John Lackey vs. RHP Phil Hughes 2:05 p.m.

Saturday, April 9
RHP Clay Buchholz vs. RHP Ivan Nova
1:10 p.m.

Sunday, April 10
RHP Josh Beckett vs. LHP CC Sabathia
8:00 p.m.Today should be a win for you guys, Lackey sucks. The last 2 games should be a competition.

[x man]

Today should be a win for you guys, Lackey sucks. The last 2 games should be a competition.

I dont know, we didnt hit Lackey when he was an angel.
If his usual slop is on he can be tough. Only thing is the early
game interferes with my Masters watching. lol.

[MedicCook]

What an ugly game for both the Yankees & Red Sox today.

[x man]

Long ball today. It was pre empted here for the filthy fils game.
Bummer. Sunday nite baseball, thanx G D.

[taltos]

The Sox are stuck with ESPN for the next two games. Only good thing is that Joe Morgan is gone from the broadcast team. This will be three games in a row without our home announcers.

[x man]

The Sox are stuck with ESPN for the next two games. Only good thing is that Joe Morgan is gone from the broadcast team. This will be three games in a row without our home announcers.

At least we agree Joe sucked. And wipe the piss off your shoe from yesterday.