Forum: Sporting Events
12-02-2007, 01:12 AM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
My point is that this "risky" contract extension is for one of the the least-risky, most talented pitcher in the league. Throw in another mid-level prospect that would never see the field for the...
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Forum: Sporting Events
12-02-2007, 12:05 AM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
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I can understand people being upset about losing prospects again for high-priced players, but I think that in this case, it is justified.
One question: After making this...
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Forum: Sporting Events
12-01-2007, 11:26 PM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
I can understand people being upset about losing prospects again for high-priced players, but I think that in this case, it is justified.
One question: After making this trade, while also taking...
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Forum: Sporting Events
12-01-2007, 06:46 PM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
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If I was cashman and I spent years putting up with George's interference, and then finally got increased control after threatening to leave, and built up a great crop of young players,...
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-23-2007, 03:08 AM
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-22-2007, 11:43 AM
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Views: 870
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-17-2007, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 826
Views: 10,076
Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
I don't understand the obsession centered around debating these baseball contracts, especially when most of the debating is between NYY and BOS fans. I realize that if I was, for example, a KC fan...
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-15-2007, 07:50 PM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
Honestly, what do you yankee haters believe if the other option for the Yankees if they want to sign the best hitter in the league.
Steinbrenner: "OK Alex, we will give you a 10 year contract. 28...
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-15-2007, 07:46 PM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
I would just like to point out how the opinions of anti-yankee fans have gone from one extreme to the other in a matter of weeks.
10+ days ago when A-Rod had "no shot" of coming back to the...
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-14-2007, 03:57 PM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
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LOL @ the Yanks offering Mo Rivera $45mill/3 years. He is 38!! Also, Hank Steinbrenner is a douche bag that will likely ruin the Yankees, as a Red Sox fan I couldn't be happier.
"It...
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-14-2007, 04:14 AM
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-07-2007, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 826
Views: 10,076
Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
I see your point, and I understand where you are coming from.
You state that the Yankees have to figure out what is best for their organization. I believe that trade is in the
Yankees' best...
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-07-2007, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 826
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
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that's crazy. this opens up so many holes.
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I don't see where this opens up so many holes. I think you are putting a little too much value into Melky.
To be able...
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-29-2007, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 826
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
1. Adrian Beltre would not be a great pick up. In fact, it would probably be an average at best pick up. Since 2001 (excluding his contract year of 2004) he has not had an OBP of higher than .328.
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-29-2007, 03:51 PM
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Re: A-Rod opts out of contract
I am a proponent for the Yankees not resigning A-Rod IF it helps them acquire dominant pitching. As shown repeatedly, pitching wins championships. Sure, a quality lineup will help you get to the...
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-29-2007, 03:38 PM
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Re: A-Rod opts out of contract
For all of those proclaiming the Yankees as a non-playoff team without A-Rod, could you please share your thoughts on the 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 teams?
How on earth did...
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-10-2007, 09:14 PM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
Triumph,
I said it wasn't fair to categorize him as a below average hitter "IF healthy".
40 games and 140 plate appearances is not healthy.
Also, for you to ascertain that he is finished...
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-10-2007, 05:06 PM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
Around the Horn: "More Valuable: A-Rod or Torre?"
Tim Cowlishaw (paraphrased): Torre has won more than any other manager the past 7 years. You have to ask yourself when talking about a manager,...
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-10-2007, 04:28 PM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
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Swapping A-Rod for Betemit in 2007 would be enough to drop the Yankees to the range of Boston/Detroit.
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OK. This is not taking into factor any of the players on the Red...
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-09-2007, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 826
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
I'm not trying to be a smartass. I apologize if I came across that way.
I would really like to know what other options he has when making comments about his future. The focus is on him all the...
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-09-2007, 05:21 PM
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
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Every single thing he's said this year has indicated he wants to stay.
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As opposed to him repeatedly saying throughout this year that he wants out? That would have made...
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-09-2007, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 826
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Re: ***yankees official offseason thread*****
Many baseball "experts" (Baseball America being one) still suspect that the hamstring injury was affecting Hughes' performance when he came back.
Hughes is a guy who threw 91-95 throughout the...
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-09-2007, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 826
Views: 10,076
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-09-2007, 04:16 PM
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Views: 10,076
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Forum: Sporting Events
10-09-2007, 04:06 PM
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