New York Yankees

[smeritt]

tampa isnt going to make playoffs.I bet my friend they would be in third by August. I still hold true to that call.

[hbktonyb]

I bet my friend they would be in third by August. I still hold true to that call.

Do you win the bet if they are in 4th or 5th?:monkey

[FunkyTeaParty]

I may have 2 tickets for Sunday's Future's game and celebrity softball.

1st row right field bleachers section 39.

PM me if you are interested.

[Rockhound18]

I bet my friend they would be in third by August. I still hold true to that call.

Do you win the bet if they are in 4th or 5th?:monkey

3rd maybe. 4th or 5th I dont see happening. I hope you meant by the end of August too, not that many games left with the AS break coming.

[hbktonyb]

By the end of Sept:

1 - Yanks
2 - Sox

or

1 - Sox
2 - Yanks

There is no way Tampa will keep this riduclous winning up.

[malarks26]

^ I agree. I've been telling people for the last 3 weeks that the Rays are not for real. They had a magical first half, but I guarantee they fall off in the second half and don't even make the wildcard.

[FunkyTeaParty]

Lots of hopeful thinking in here.

Unless Kazmir and/or Shields goes down the Rays are making the playoffs.

[Crush086]

Lots of hopeful thinking in here.

Unless Kazmir and/or Shields goes down the Rays are making the playoffs.
I don't know, maybe not.

There's a chance (albeit small) that they can't keep up with the wear and tear of the season, and eventually fall off at the end.

I think it might be time to acknowledge the Rays as a potential contender for years to come though. They have a very young squad, and a farm system that supposedly is stellar, which would assist them in further beefing up their squad.

The Yankees are going to seriously need to improve their pitching (thankfully that's happening in the minors) if they intend on keeping their throne in the AL East.

[hbktonyb]

Lots of hopeful thinking in here.

Unless Kazmir and/or Shields goes down the Rays are making the playoffs.

Care to make it interesting? ;)

Did anyone happen to catch Kim Jones get "eaten" by the Pitt mascot in the pre-game? Funniest visual ever.

[smeritt]

No reason for the infield to be in there. It's the third inning and if you are really worried about scoring runs against the Pirates lets just concede the game. Jeter catches that ball and its two outs and a runner on third. Just plain stupid.

[Crush086]

I hate having people on base with two outs. I don't often look forward to them coming home.

So, Mike gets on base, and Abreu chases a curveball a mile out of the zone.

The damn catcher had to block that one for crying out loud!

[smeritt]

And after talking about how stellar the Yankees bullpen has been Veras gets pissed on. I hate it when that shit happens

[crashintome202]

atleast he gave up a home run to someone having a good year. its much worse when the 8 hitter in the lineup gives them the lead

[hbktonyb]

Fuck.

Another stellar game by Moose wasted.

[hbktonyb]

Terrible loss. Can we score some runs? Melky is just an automatic out nowadays.

[Lcsulla]

My autograph list, finally completed - all authentic! For anyone who cares.

Don Larson
Phil Rizutto
Gary Ward
Charles Hudson
Willie Randolph
Don Mattingly
Dave Winfield
Dave Righetti
Paul O'Neill
Gary Sheffield
Whitey Ford
Whitey Ford
Yogi Berra
Yogi Berra
Mariano Rivera
Johnny Mize
Charlie Keller
Bill Dickey
Allie Reynolds
Waite Hoyt
Lefty Gomez
Lefty Gomez
Joe McCarthy
Frank Crosetti
Bobby Richardson
Bob Turley
Clete Boyer
Tommy Henrich
Greg Nettles
Mickey Rivers
Tom Tresh
Johnny Blanchard
Hector Lopez
Bobby Shantz
Bob Cerv
Elliot Maddux
Jack Aker
Jim Coates
Bobby Murcer
Rickey Gardner
Ron Blomberg
Bucky Dent
Bucky Dent
Chris Chambliss
Roy White
Lou Pinella
Phil Rizzuto
Jerry Coleman
Moose Skowron
Hank Bauer
Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle
Joe DiMaggio
Joe DiMaggio
Wade Boggs
Enos Slaughter
Mariano Duncan
Jim Leyritz
Jimmy Key
Charlie Hayes
Cecil Fielder
David Justice
Alfonso Soriano
Jason Grimsley
Jason Giambi
Aaron Boone
Roger Clemens
Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez
Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter
Randy Johnson
Hideki Matsui
Hideki Matsui
Robinson Cano
Tommy John
Mike Pagliarulo
Dennis Rasmussen
Dan Pasqua
Steve Sax
Jack Clark
Rick Cerone
Joe Austasiou
Phil Linz
Eli Grba
Rawley Eastwick
Elrod Hendricks
Kevin Maas
Kevin Maas
Kevin Maas
Ron Bloomberg

1998 8x10 set, all in Yankee uniform

Joe Borowski
Ryan Bradley
Scott Brosius
Mike Buddie
Homer Bush
David Cone
Chad Curtis
Chilie Davis
Joe Girardi
Orlando Hernandez
Darren Holmes
Hideki Irabu
Mike Jerzembeck
Derek Jeter
Chuck Knoblauch
Ricky Ledee
Mike Lowell
Graeme Lloyd
Tino Martinez
Ramiro Mendoza
Jeff Nelson
Paul O'Neill
Andy Pettite
Jorge Posada
Tim Raines
Mariano Rivera
Luis Sojo
Shane Spencer
Darryl Strawberry
Mike Stanton
Dale Sveum
Jay Tessmer
David Wells
Bernie Williams

Wish I could attach my excel file with notes. One of the Mantle's is a pic of him and Willie Mays signed by both, another is Mantle and Ted Williams signed by both, and another is a pic of DiMaggio, Williams and Mantles signed by all three.

[devilandthelord]

Borowski was on the 98 Yanks?


The real reason I came in here though was to ask another question.

Which is, why oh why do none of you guys have Giambi and his mustache as your avatar right now?

If he was on my team, it would be my first choice.

[rickyh24]

Which is, why oh why do none of you guys have Giambi and his mustache as your avatar right now?

If he was on my team, it would be my first choice.

Yeah, no shit. Someone get on that. I am a Sox fan and I am actually contemplating doing it.

[Crush086]

Borowski was on the 98 Yanks?


The real reason I came in here though was to ask another question.

Which is, why oh why do none of you guys have Giambi and his mustache as your avatar right now?

If he was on my team, it would be my first choice.
Because he's no Mike Mussina.

wait, didn't I explain the greatness of Mike to you yesterday? It's ok, just glance at the sig.

[thom hudson]

My autograph list, finally completed - all authentic! For anyone who cares.


No autograph list is ever complete without a signed glossy 8x10 of Steve Balboni.

[Trippin4136]

The real reason I came in here though was to ask another question.

Which is, why oh why do none of you guys have Giambi and his mustache as your avatar right now?

If he was on my team, it would be my first choice.

That's a great idea. I'd been looking for a new avatar and really just hadn't thought about the stache.

<----------- Peep it

[FunkyTeaParty]

Care to make it interesting? ;)

I'm not one to make bets that may lead to me rooting against the Yankees. It's bad enough I have Ellsbury, Pedroia, Crawford and Markakis on my fantasy team.

[Trippin4136]

I'm not one to make bets that may lead to me rooting against the Yankees. It's bad enough I have Ellsbury, Pedroia, Crawford and Markakis on my fantasy team.

How do you live with yourself?

[FunkyTeaParty]

I actually have a man-crush on Pedroia. It's like the Capulets and the Montagues.

[thebestauntie]

I actually have a man-crush on Pedroia. It's like the Capulets and the Montagues.
You might be my new favorite Yankee fan! :D

[FunkyTeaParty]

Is that like being the best Clipper?

[thebestauntie]

Is that like being the best Clipper?
As in the LA Clippers?

Yes.

:lol

[Crush086]

Ha, wouldn't that be something to have this entire thread (or at least the people that do most of the posting nowadays) full of Giambi staches?

[malarks26]

What a shitty loss last night.

Just when I thought we were starting to turn it around.....ugh.

[Lcsulla]

Borowski was on the 98 Yanks?


Yeah, he pitched a dozen or so innings of mop up duty as a September call up. I know he wasn't a key cog but I wanted a set of the whole 40 man roster. Unfortunately there are a few I cannot locate. Apparently there is a very small market for signed items from Mike Figga, Willie Banks, and Todd Erdos. :lol

[thebestauntie]

Wish I could attach my excel file with notes. One of the Mantle's is a pic of him and Willie Mays signed by both, another is Mantle and Ted Williams signed by both, and another is a pic of DiMaggio, Williams and Mantles signed by all three.
And I still think, because now you have two pictures of Mantle and Williams, that this would make a nice gift to a Red Sox fan as a starter for her own collection. Just saying. ;)

[FunkyTeaParty]

Yeah, he pitched a dozen or so innings of mop up duty as a September call up. I know he wasn't a key cog but I wanted a set of the whole 40 man roster. Unfortunately there are a few I cannot locate. Apparently there is a very small market for signed items from Mike Figga, Willie Banks, and Todd Erdos. :lol
I believe Willie Banks lives in Jersey City. I could swear I know someone that knows him I just can't think of who right now.

[yankees26mlb]

anyone go to the dhl fanfest? how was it?

[malarks26]

Pretty solid night by Joba tonight. Not a very good 3rd inning, but other than that and the HR he gave up to Barahas, he was throwing the ball real well.

To bad we can't get more than 1 hit offensively...jeez.

[smeritt]

I would give up the farm just so I didn't have to face Roy Halladay. Ever.

[hbktonyb]

Roy is the best pitcher in the American League.

Rays lost again, 5 in a row. Their climb back to the basement has begun. I really hope we can take these next 2 games to get a series win and split this roadtrip.

[malarks26]

^ I knew that shit would happen to them...I've been saying it for 3 weeks and people have been laughing at me around town.

[defcon]

I've never considered myself even remotely a baseball nor a Yankees fan. I love live games, but the idea of a game on the tube is, well, no offense, absolutely boring. Like any American, however, take me out to the ballgame. When I was into baseball at a younger age growing up in the South, I was an Atlanta fan (circa early 90s).

I feel, however, that I am now a Yankees fan by default, merely by being from New York. Last night at the bar my friend, a die hard Yanks fan and one hell of a collegiate pitcher, was approached by a Red Sox fan in the bar. Words were exchanged. I don't really remember alot of what happened or even what started it as I was a few drinks into the night, but I remember jumping in a group of about 5 or 6 older guys who had ganged up on him. The next thing I know it spills outside, and there were a few shoves back and forth, and I just remember thinking, Go Yankees. It was like I was fighting for them.

So due to overzealous Red Sux fans, I guess I'm more into the Yankees now? I feel that it is my duty as a New Yorker to defend the Yankees from assholes. These guys were refused re-entry, ended up getting back into their "Cah," with "Mah-Suck-Choo-Sitts" plates and leaving. I think everyone in the bar was like, these guys are assholes. As for us, we got a standing ovation.

[yankees26mlb]

Bobby Murcer died, theres a tribute on YES now

[Trippin4136]

Bobby Murcer died, theres a tribute on YES now

Truly sad. Bobby, while not the name of Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio or Berra, is an all-time, beloved Yankee and his presence will surely and sorely be missed.

It's always a sad, sad day when a Yankee leaves us.


As for the game, well damn good job by Jeter, A-Rod and Gardner, and boy did the bullpen mow them down.

[spoot388]

I just saw that on YES. I loved Bobby Murcer when he announced the games. I'm gonna miss him.

[mr. testaverde]

RIP Bobby :(

[thom hudson]

Bobby Murcer, y'all.

*moment of silence.*

[MistreatedLewis]

Yikes, the rare Marco Scutaro 3 run homer. Maybe the Mets should trade for this guy back stat.

[smeritt]

Yikes we can't score runs, AGAIN

[MistreatedLewis]

Yikes we can't score runs, AGAIN

Yeah, inconsistent is the word.

[rickyh24]

wouldn't that be consistent?

[MistreatedLewis]

wouldn't that be consistent?

sometimes they can score.

[rickyh24]

:lol true.

[MistreatedLewis]

The HGHiambino with a juice fueled homer!

[thom hudson]

Yikes, the rare Marco Scutaro 3 run homer. Maybe the Mets should trade for this guy back stat.
His name doesn't end in "z", so I doubt the Mets would be interested.

[DmBand801]

His name doesn't end in "z", so I doubt the Mets would be interested.

well played :lol

[jmudmbphan]

getting tickets to the last game at the stadium today...found some pretty decent prices..anyone else going?

[hbktonyb]

Going to the game before, on Saturday.

But hoping that is not the last game (playoffs).

[jmudmbphan]

i know its horrible tos ay....but i wouldnt be completely upset if they missed playoffs....just so I can say I was at the final game at the stadium...and hopefully run onto the field and take some grass

[Crush086]

i know its horrible tos ay....but i wouldnt be completely upset if they missed playoffs....just so I can say I was at the final game at the stadium...and hopefully run onto the field and take some grass
This sounds really close to what I heard some airhead say when they questioned Favre returning.

She said she had ticket stubs to his last professional game, and he should stay retired so she would always have that.

[jmudmbphan]

ehh...if i have a chance to see the last game ever at the greatest stadium ever AND get on the field to grab something...i wont die if they dont make the playoffs

[Crush086]

ehh...if i have a chance to see the last game ever at the greatest stadium ever AND get on the field to grab something...i wont die if they dont make the playoffs
Well, the stadium is a bit more understandable, considering it's been around for almost a decade, and houses countless memories. Besides, you can probably swipe something as memoribilia.

I don't get the Favre thing though. Even though he'll be a HoF, having a ticket stub would be nothing. Maybe if she got a football that was tossed in the stands or something, or got a picture live of Brett throwing his last touchdown, but a ticket stub?

Kinda weak, imo.

Edit: Fuck, I meant to put century, not decade.

[jmudmbphan]

the favre thing is stupid. getting a chance to snag a piece of yankee stadium is worth it, almost...i dont know..

either way, its win win.

[smeritt]

So yanks go into the break 6 games back and help should be on the way after the break. Anyone else happy that at this point the Yanks are this close? Because I certainly am. The Rays should continue and the Yanks just need to keep pace with the Sox, which is entirely possible. 6 games aint shit

[mr. testaverde]

So yanks go into the break 6 games back and help should be on the way after the break. Anyone else happy that at this point the Yanks are this close? Because I certainly am. The Rays should continue and the Yanks just need to keep pace with the Sox, which is entirely possible. 6 games aint shit

considering how inconsistent the yankees have been thus far, i'm very happy they are only 6 games back from a team who seems to be playing eons better.

[hbktonyb]

Yanks are not in bad shape. 90-92 wins will get the wildcard. I think they will win at least 90.
Tampa Bay will fall apart, and I don't believe in Minnesota or Oakland. Teams to worry about are Detroit, White Sox, Angels, and Sox imo.

As far as going to the last game vs. playoffs if I had tickets? Playoffs in a heartbeat.

[Crush086]

Yanks are not in bad shape. 90-92 wins will get the wildcard. I think they will win at least 90.
Tampa Bay will fall apart, and I don't believe in Minnesota or Oakland. Teams to worry about are Detroit, White Sox, Angels, and Sox imo.

As far as going to the last game vs. playoffs if I had tickets? Playoffs in a heartbeat.
I'd expect the Angels, White Sox, and either Boston or New York to win the division.

If New York does take it, nothing to worry about.

If Boston takes it, I don't expect the Tigers to end up with a better record.

I'd expect The A's or even the Twins to make a run for Wild Card.

[crashintome202]

Yanks are not in bad shape. 90-92 wins will get the wildcard. I think they will win at least 90.
Tampa Bay will fall apart, and I don't believe in Minnesota or Oakland. Teams to worry about are Detroit, White Sox, Angels, and Sox imo.

As far as going to the last game vs. playoffs if I had tickets? Playoffs in a heartbeat.
i disagree. if you go to the playoffs and they lose its horrible. i was really pissed off when i went and they lost. the last game of the season whether they win or lose, you still win since you saw the last regular season game at the stadium.

[hbktonyb]

So you would root for them not to make the playoffs if you went to the last game because they could possibly lose in the playoffs? hmmm

[GOB_]

i disagree. if you go to the playoffs and they lose its horrible. i was really pissed off when i went and they lost. the last game of the season whether they win or lose, you still win since you saw the last regular season game at the stadium.

What do you do if the last game determines if they get into the playoffs?

[crashintome202]

So you would root for them not to make the playoffs if you went to the last game because they could possibly lose in the playoffs? hmmm
not really. what im saying it, there will always be more playoffs games. there will never be a last game at yankee stadium

[Trippin4136]

For the sake of retiring the Stadium, I'd rather see the last game in playoffs, because it's the playoffs. October in Yankee Stadium ALWAYS has a different, unique feel--win or lose.

[Trippin4136]

not really. what im saying it, there will always be more playoffs games. there will never be a last game at yankee stadium

What? The last game will be when they no longer have anymore games to play there--regular season or post-season.

[crashintome202]

What? The last game will be when they no longer have anymore games to play there--regular season or post-season.
ok "last regular season game"
playoffs is in question here. i'd prefer to see the last game be a WS clincher too

[jmudmbphan]

and i love to see carl pavano throw a pefect game in game 7 of the series..

[Ascf33]

and then his tampon falls out on the mound and he cries while watching Love Actually.

[scoobycc]

ok "last regular season game"
playoffs is in question here. i'd prefer to see the last game be a WS clincher too

Unless they move the WS to a neutral site this year, this won't happen:lol

i kid, i kid

[hbktonyb]

I'd love to see Carl Pavano write a check to the Yanks for $40+ mill.

I hate waiting until Friday for the next Yankee game.

Francesa the fat man brought up a good point yesterday - The dog days are gonna be tough for the yanks this year. Angels for 3 at home, then road trip vs. Texas, angels and minnesota. Back home for only 3 vs. KC. Then on the road again for toronto and baltimore. Then...Boston, Toronto at home, one game against Detroit, and another road trip against tampa bay, seattle, and THE ANGELS AGAIN!!!

yikes

[scoobycc]

My dad is a lifelong Yanks fan, and after 64 years, he has never been to Yankee Stadium. I got him tickets behind the Yanks dugout for this saturday's game. He is pretty excited, and I can't wait to share that moment with him when he first steps through the tunnel and sees the field in all its glory.

I am not going to wear a red sox jersey either, no matter how much I want to.:D

[crashintome202]

My dad is a lifelong Yanks fan, and after 64 years, he has never been to Yankee Stadium. I got him tickets behind the Yanks dugout for this saturday's game. He is pretty excited, and I can't wait to share that moment with him when he first steps through the tunnel and sees the field in all its glory.

I am not going to wear a red sox jersey either, no matter how much I want to.:D
thats great. how in the world did you get seats behind the dugout?

[scoobycc]

thats great. how in the world did you get seats behind the dugout?

I shelled out top dollar. This experience is priceless, though. I wanted everything to be perfect.

[crashintome202]

I shelled out top dollar. This experience is priceless, though. I wanted everything to be perfect.
i can imagine. i'd do the same if i were in the your shoes. have fun, im going saturday as well:)

[hbktonyb]

My dad is a lifelong Yanks fan, and after 64 years, he has never been to Yankee Stadium. I got him tickets behind the Yanks dugout for this saturday's game. He is pretty excited, and I can't wait to share that moment with him when he first steps through the tunnel and sees the field in all its glory.

I am not going to wear a red sox jersey either, no matter how much I want to.:D

That is cool as hell, hope you guys have a great time. :thumbsup

I can't even imagine how much you paid for those.

[jmudmbphan]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar08/news/story?id=3488087

papelbon is a fuckin jackass

[Trippin4136]

Papelsmear is as sharp as a spoon.

I think Francona would need national guard escorts out of the Stadium tonight if he didn't pitch Mo in the 9th.

[crashintome202]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar08/news/story?id=3488087

papelbon is a fuckin jackass
what a douche. he's been out preformed by mo this year and its yankee stadium. i hope he blows it, somehow arod or jeter comes back into the game, hits the game tying homer, then mo strikes out the side on 9 pitches before the other one (arod or jeter) hits a walkoff.

trust me, it'll happen:)

[Crush086]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar08/news/story?id=3488087

papelbon is a fuckin jackass
What a cunt.

I think they should put Mo in there regardless of the score in the 9th. It'd be cool regardless for him to throw the last pitch for his team in this ASG.

[hbktonyb]

No matter the score, Mo HAS to pitch the 9th. If Papelnuts sniffs the 9th, I will personally kick the shit out of Francona (along w/ 55,000 of my best friends).

[MistreatedLewis]

what a douche. he's been out preformed by mo this year and its yankee stadium. i hope he blows it, somehow arod or jeter comes back into the game, hits the game tying homer, then mo strikes out the side on 9 pitches before the other one (arod or jeter) hits a walkoff.

trust me, it'll happen:)

:lol i think it's funny but i'm not a Yankees fan

[Crush086]

:lol i think it's funny but i'm not a Yankees fan
I think it's totally classless, and I'd have the same opinion if I wasn't a Yankees fan.

The ASG holds almost no significance, aside from that whole Home-Field WS nonsense. Rivera is a better closer anyways, so for Pap-Smear to even comment about who should be in there is low.

It's not like we're talking Carl Pavano starting, then Kei Igawa relieving. We're talking something that doesn't matter a whole lot (Rivera vs. Papelbon closing).

[MistreatedLewis]

I think it's totally classless, and I'd have the same opinion if I wasn't a Yankees fan.

The ASG holds almost no significance, aside from that whole Home-Field WS nonsense. Rivera is a better closer anyways, so for Pap-Smear to even comment about who should be in there is low.

It's not like we're talking Carl Pavano starting, then Kei Igawa relieving. We're talking something that doesn't matter a whole lot (Rivera vs. Papelbon closing).

It's classless, but hilarious.

[rickyh24]

Does anyone here care for my unbiased opinion on the matter?

[Crush086]

Does anyone here care for my unbiased opinion on the matter?
Sure, fire away.

[MistreatedLewis]

Does anyone here care for my unbiased opinion on the matter?

no, shut the fuck up, pussyface.

[rickyh24]

Sure, fire away.

:lol I would probably let Papelbon close the game. I would also let him and Delcarmen perform before the game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eymC5sozlfY

[rickyh24]

no, shut the fuck up, pussyface.

:lol :lol

[Crush086]

:lol I would probably let Papelbon close the game. I would also let him and Delcarmen perform before the game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eymC5sozlfY
Unbiased opinion my ass... :lol

[rickyh24]

Unbiased opinion my ass... :lol

:lol ok you got me.

[Lcsulla]

Outside of the obvious rivalry issue I am not even sure why this is being debated. It is not like Papelbon and Rivera are neck and neck in stats, Rivera is clearly having a better year, the era's are not even close. Hell Papelbon has given up more hits than Rivera has allowed baserunners. That is also ignoring that this is an exhibition game in Yankee stadium, not to mention Rivera's career numbers in big games.

Looking at the stats the funny thing is that the other three relievers, K-Rod, Soria, and Nathan are all having better years than Papelbon. So it is not only Mo that he is dissing but 3 other guys as well. If an objective manager looked at the numbers I don't think Papelbon is chosen to close a game over any of the other 4.

[MistreatedLewis]

^I guess he just thinks he's the best.

[crashintome202]

Outside of the obvious rivalry issue I am not even sure why this is being debated. It is not like Papelbon and Rivera are neck and neck in stats, Rivera is clearly having a better year, the era's are not even close. Hell Papelbon has given up more hits than Rivera has allowed baserunners. That is also ignoring that this is an exhibition game in Yankee stadium, not to mention Rivera's career numbers in big games.

Looking at the stats the funny thing is that the other three relievers, K-Rod, Soria, and Nathan are all having better years than Papelbon. So it is not only Mo that he is dissing but 3 other guys as well. If an objective manager looked at the numbers I don't think Papelbon is chosen to close a game over any of the other 4.
papelbon comes in in the 6th or he doesnt come in at all:evil

[Lcsulla]

^I guess he just thinks he's the best.

I doubt there is a reliever on either roster who doesn't think that about themselves. Still, none of them are dumb enough to say it...

[scoobycc]

what if he was just kidding, like he normally is when giving interviews. I think it's just his sense of humor.

[hbktonyb]

I think papelnuts is my least favorite player of all time. He's not even that good.

[thom hudson]

I think papelnuts is my least favorite player of all time. He's not even that good.
The picture on the back page of the Daily News today gave me such douche chills.

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2008/07/15/gal_backpage_0715.jpg

[Lcsulla]

what if he was just kidding, like he normally is when giving interviews. I think it's just his sense of humor.

Like last time he compared himself to Mariano when complaining about his contract?

[hbktonyb]

The picture on the back page of the Daily News today gave me such douche chills.

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2008/07/15/gal_backpage_0715.jpg

Complete douchechills.

Guy looks like he wants it up the ass in that pic.

[MistreatedLewis]

Complete douchechills.

Guy looks like he wants it up the ass in that pic.

Nothing wrong with wanting it up the ass.

[hbktonyb]

Wonder if thats why they called him PapelBUM

[thom hudson]

Nothing wrong with wanting it up the ass.
I think this guy agrees with that statement:
http://men.style.com/slideshows/mens/standalone/gq/fashion/1206/mets/00003f.jpg

[MistreatedLewis]

I think this guy agrees with that statement:
http://men.style.com/slideshows/mens/standalone/gq/fashion/1206/mets/00003f.jpg

I wonder who gets more and better pussy: you or him.

owch.

:)

[thom hudson]

I wonder who gets more and better pussy: you or him.

owch.

:)
good one.

[scoobycc]

Like last time he compared himself to Mariano when complaining about his contract?

maybe....I don't know.

[MistreatedLewis]

good one.

but more important, soooooo true, I imagine.

[rickyh24]

I can understand you guys not liking him and all but to say he is "not even that good" kind of makes you look like you have no idea what the hell you are talking about......



carry on with your bitch fest.....

[JTRocks]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xku90I53yN8

dont know if its been posted yet, but here it is

[rickyh24]

:lol

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xku90I53yN8

dont know if its been posted yet, but here it is

hahahaha :lol

SAWKS

[jmudmbphan]

I can understand you guys not liking him and all but to say he is "not even that good" kind of makes you look like you have no idea what the hell you are talking about......



carry on with your bitch fest.....



hes good..hes not one of the elite int he league.

[Lcsulla]

I can understand you guys not liking him and all but to say he is "not even that good" kind of makes you look like you have no idea what the hell you are talking about......



carry on with your bitch fest.....

I don't think that was anyone's point. He obviously doesn't suck. However, it would be tough to make the case that he is having a better year than K-Rod or Nathan, let alone Mariano. Right now Rivera is pitching the best out of the bunch, that (coupled with the fact that it is his house) should make him the closer. I realize he is competitive but Papelbon should be smart enough to shut his mouth when the other closers around him are all veterans, and damn good ones at that - plus the rather obvious point that they are all having better seasons so far. Just a dumb thing to say.

I also don't quite understand Francona's logic on not making a choice. He is making this more of an issue than it should be. His claim that he doesn't want to give the national league advance notice is absurd. Any manager who walks into Yankee stadium knows who is going to be on the mound in the ninth if the Yanks are leading. You hardly need a scout to figure this one out. Hell, the managers also can tell their hitters what pitch is coming 90% of the time - along with the 'good luck hitting it' message. The not tipping off the NL excuse is a cop out.

I would understand if he did not want to disrespect his own closer, K-Rod, Soria, and Nathan but come on.. at least be honest with us then. I hardly think any of them are going would blame him for tabbing one of them as the closer.

[rickyh24]

hes good..hes not one of the elite int he league.

:lol

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/closers


you need to take your Yankee goggles off and crunch some numbers.

[rickyh24]

I'm not here to argue the all star closer issue. Rivera should close the game. I mean its at Yankee stadium. In its last year. Give him the ball. However I think anyone who doesn't think Paps is one of the top 5 closers in the league is kidding themselves though.

[Lcsulla]

^ which one of those numbers shows me that Papelbon is having a better year and should be closing this game? You sort of proved my point because Mo's numbers are markedly better in every meaningful category. ;)

[rickyh24]

^ which one of those numbers shows me that Papelbon is having a better year and should be closing this game? You sort of proved my point because Mo's numbers are markedly better in every meaningful category. ;)

check out my last post. I was being a homer when I said Paps should close. I was fooling around.

[hbktonyb]

That was so unbelievable. All of those Hall-of-Famers, then we get a George Steinbrenner appearance? Wow.

[scoobycc]

frickin yanks

frickin yanks

[hbktonyb]

I'm sure papelbum is exagerating this

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar08/news/story?id=3491135

[devilandthelord]

The picture on the back page of the Daily News today gave me such douche chills.

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2008/07/15/gal_backpage_0715.jpg

Fuck. That guy is a massive douche.
Like if he got hit in the head with a comebacker in the all-star game tonight and was never able to play again I wouldn't feel bad for him.

[rickyh24]

I'm sure papelbum is exagerating this

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar08/news/story?id=3491135

I'm pretty sure I could see that happening.

[JTRocks]

check out this cool thing I found on SI.com

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/07/08/newyork.yankees/index.html?eref=T1

You can zoom in so close you can even read the names on the plaques in left field, and if you were at the game you might even find your self in the picture

I'm not even a yankee fan and somehow I posted in this thread twice today

[specialkd24]

Are your fans stupid? Don't you want to win the All-Star game in the unlikely event you somehow get good this season and make the playoffs? Taunting the A.L. pitcher is just stupid. But I'd expect nothing less from Yankee fans.

[rickyh24]

They are just bitter that they will not get to watch any playoff games at Yankee stadium in its last year of existence.

[MistreatedLewis]

So Matsui's year might be over?

[hbktonyb]

Japsui may be done for the year, which means we may get:

A: Sexson
B: Bonds

I almost hope Papelbum gets the loss in this game. And to the poster above, Sox fans would boo a Yankee pitcher too.

[MistreatedLewis]

Japsui may be done for the year, which means we may get:

A: Sexson
B: Bonds

I almost hope Papelbum gets the loss in this game. And to the poster above, Sox fans would boo a Yankee pitcher too.

You'd be better off paying Rosie O'Donnell than Sexson to hit bombs.

[hbktonyb]

I agree, I don't want either of them. But he does hit well against lefties.

[specialkd24]

Japsui may be done for the year, which means we may get:

A: Sexson
B: Bonds

I almost hope Papelbum gets the loss in this game. And to the poster above, Sox fans would boo a Yankee pitcher too.

It was more than booing when he came out ... they were taunting him on the mound. It was like they were trying to mess with him and let the AL lose home-field advantage. Stupid.

[MistreatedLewis]

I agree, I don't want either of them. But he does hit well against lefties.

This is true.

[rickyh24]

J
I almost hope Papelbum gets the loss in this game. And to the poster above, Sox fans would boo a Yankee pitcher too.

I doubt it. Maybe when they were introduced but it would not go on like that. Im pretty sure Rivera has taken the mound at Fenway during an all star game and it didn't happen.

[hbktonyb]

Here comes God.

[thom hudson]

:lol papelshitnuts and fagner both gave up runs.
douches.

[scoobycc]

:lol papelshitnuts and fagner both gave up runs.
douches.

the best alteration of his name EVER

[rickyh24]

:lol papelshitnuts and fagner both gave up runs.
douches.

except is wasn't really Paps fault.

[devilandthelord]

God I hope you guys get Bonds!
That would be such a spectacle.

[smeritt]

They are just bitter that they will not get to watch any playoff games at Yankee stadium in its last year of existence.Do I smell a bet?.

[thom hudson]

except is wasn't really Paps fault.
it is his fault.
it's his fault for having a mouth that looks like a 2 week old bird vagina.
that's what happens, man.

[thom hudson]

God I hope you guys get Bonds!
That would be such a spectacle.
ugh - god, i hope not.

[hbktonyb]

So Mo isn't going to pitch in this game if we win it in the 9th!?

[smeritt]

One of the best scenes in sports for ME personally was watching Mo run in from the bleachers. It was like one of those pictures Jamie bought.

[hbktonyb]

Forget it, here he comes!!

[rickyh24]

it is his fault.
it's his fault for having a mouth that looks like a 2 week old bird vagina.
that's what happens, man.

what does that have to do with the catcher throwing the ball into center field?

[hbktonyb]

Terrible commercial cut

[thom hudson]

what does that have to do with the catcher throwing the ball into center field?
that's just how it goes, ricky.
i didn't make the rules, i just follow them.

[hbktonyb]

Rivera>
Two outs>
Game winning homer>
Halloween

[specialkd24]

Japsui may be done for the year, which means we may get:

A: Sexson
B: Bonds

I almost hope Papelbum gets the loss in this game. And to the poster above, Sox fans would boo a Yankee pitcher too.


Secondly, I hope you aren't excited about getting either Sexson or Bonds. Either one of those would be pathetic. That is exactly why the Yankees suck right now. You overspend on aging superstars who are way past their prime. Your roster is full of them.

[rickyh24]

that's just how it goes, ricky.
i didn't make the rules, i just follow them.

:lol :lol

[thom hudson]

holy fucking shit.
sweet way to end an inning. :D

EDIT: :lol @ Japsui

[hbktonyb]

Secondly, I hope you aren't excited about getting either Sexson or Bonds. Either one of those would be pathetic. That is exactly why the Yankees suck right now. You overspend on aging superstars who are way past their prime. Your roster is full of them.

As stated on this page, I don't want either.

And as far as this game, the late innings show why Rivera is God, and PapelPUSS is overated.

[thom hudson]

Papeltampon

[hbktonyb]

Papeldouche

[hbktonyb]

Fudge Packel bum

[specialkd24]

Saves the last 2+ years:
Papelbon - 100
Rivera - 87

Overrated ... whatever.

[smeritt]

Saves the last 2+ years:
Papelbon - 100
Rivera - 87

Overrated ... whatever.
Look up save situations. Mo didn't have alot of games to save last year

[rickyh24]

3rdplaceage

[hbktonyb]

Don't get into a comparison war with the 2. Maybe in 5 years..not now.

[hbktonyb]

3rdplaceage

Is that supposed to sound like Mariano...Or Rivera :confused

[hbktonyb]

Damn Mo back out in an All-Star game.

[thom hudson]

why is he showing doc halladay how to throw a cutter? :BANG

[hbktonyb]

Halladay needs no coaching, he is dominant

[malarks26]

Gotta love seeing Mo running out from the pen in Yankee Stadium......what a site!

On a side note, I love the way the fans greeted Papelbum! Priceless!!!

[hbktonyb]

That was a great AB by martin

[hbktonyb]

Cheap-o hit

[thom hudson]

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn

and mo works out of trouble.

[malarks26]

Way to go Mo!!!

[specialkd24]

Don't get into a comparison war with the 2. Maybe in 5 years..not now.

I'm not comparing their careers, I'm comparing recent history. If Paps is so "overrated" why does he have 13 more saves than your closer - the greatest ever?

Simple answer - he's not, you all are just jealous.

[hbktonyb]

Double-play!!!!

[hbktonyb]

I'm not comparing their careers, I'm comparing recent history. If Paps is so "overrated" why does he have 13 more saves than your closer - the greatest ever?

Simple answer - he's not, you all are just jealous.

Because the Sox played in closer games than the Yankees...

Rivera is 23 for 23 this year. As an FYI, that is 100%.

Papelpuss

[Trippin4136]

I'm not comparing their careers, I'm comparing recent history. If Paps is so "overrated" why does he have 13 more saves than your closer - the greatest ever?

Simple answer - he's not, you all are just jealous.

More save opportunities is one obvious possibility...

More two inning saves is another....

[hbktonyb]

If Mo gets this win they gotta give him the MVP

[hbktonyb]

Yikes...freaking Grady

[hbktonyb]

Wow...These are all stars? Bases loaded no outs

[thom hudson]

I'm not comparing their careers, I'm comparing recent history. If Paps is so "overrated" why does he have 13 more saves than your closer - the greatest ever?

Simple answer - he's not, you all are just jealous.
i'm not calling him overrated...i just think he's a jerkoff.
and his mouth looks like a browneye.

EDIT: AL really blew it there...aaaaand Dan Uggla can breathe easy :lol

[Lcsulla]

check out my last post. I was being a homer when I said Paps should close. I was fooling around.

Understood. I figured as much which is why I put the wink smiley in there.

I'm sure papelbum is exagerating this

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar08/news/story?id=3491135

Didn't see that one coming....

I'm not comparing their careers, I'm comparing recent history. If Paps is so "overrated" why does he have 13 more saves than your closer - the greatest ever?

Simple answer - he's not, you all are just jealous.

That run and a half better ERA says he is. Possibly he has 13 more saves because he had more opportunities? Outside of saves, which is entirely dependant on your team having a lead in a close game Mariano's numbers are clearly better when viewed by anyone with half a brain. WHIP, OP BA, ERA, ERA+, K/BB. Hell, Papelbon has allowed more HITS than Mo has allowed BASERUNNERS in about the same IP. Not knocking Papelbon who is a great pitcher in his own right but he is not Mo. Rivera is pitching better right now and careerwise there is utterly no comparison.

Trust me, we are not jealous and tell me who has had a better career as a closer?

[Lcsulla]

Poor Uggla... he had some bad breaks. One didn't come up where it should have and one was a horrible hop. He booted the other though.

[specialkd24]

That run and a half better ERA says he is. Possibly he has 13 more saves because he had more opportunities? Outside of saves, which is entirely dependant on your team having a lead in a close game Mariano's numbers are clearly better when viewed by anyone with half a brain. WHIP, OP BA, ERA, ERA+, K/BB. Hell, Papelbon has allowed more HITS than Mo has allowed BASERUNNERS in about the same IP. Not knocking Papelbon who is a great pitcher in his own right but he is not Mo. Rivera is pitching better right now and careerwise there is utterly no comparison.

Trust me, we are not jealous and tell me who has had a better career as a closer?

Nowhere did I say Papelbon has had a better career than Rivera (duh) or was a better closer.

I was responding to the post that Paps was "overrated" which is OBVIOUSLY not true. Hate him all you want, but he isn't overrated.

[hbktonyb]

He's overrated to Red Sox fans that think he is Mo. He is not Mo, will never be him, unless he wins 2 more championships and dominates countless post seasons.

There is no doubt he's a very good closer though.

[Ascf33]

I'm not comparing their careers, I'm comparing recent history. If Paps is so "overrated" why does he have 13 more saves than your closer - the greatest ever?

Simple answer - he's not, you all are just jealous.


What are you, a retard?

Rivera is 23 for 23. Every time he has entered the game with the lead, he has gotten the save. Come on guy.

[Ascf33]

He's overrated to Red Sox fans that think he is Mo. He is not Mo, will never be him, unless he wins 2 more championships and dominates countless post seasons.

There is no doubt he's a very good closer though.

Papelfuck only has 1 ring. He appeared in 05 and was a rookie in 06.

[scoobycc]

I'm just happy that the MVP of the last All Star Game at Yankee Stadium was a Red Sox Player.

[crashintome202]

I'm just happy that the MVP of the last All Star Game at Yankee Stadium was a Red Sox Player.
another red sox blew the tie though...

[thom hudson]

I'm just happy that the MVP of the last All Star Game at Yankee Stadium was a Red Sox Player.
:rolleyes

[MistreatedLewis]

He's overrated to Red Sox fans that think he is Mo. He is not Mo, will never be him, unless he wins 2 more championships and dominates countless post seasons.

There is no doubt he's a very good closer though.

By this logic A-Rod will never be Paul O'Neill.

[scoobycc]

another red sox blew the tie though...

correct

[scoobycc]

:rolleyes

:haha

[hbktonyb]

By this logic A-Rod will never be Paul O'Neill.

In a lot of ways he won't to Yankee fans, unless he does what I stated above. Obviously, as a player there is no comparison.

W/ Papelpuss and Mo, it goes a lot further. There is no arguing who is better of the two right now, but they are a little closer than Paulie and Arod

[yankees26mlb]

start this video first
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwoRVxmmH0o&feature=related

then immediately start this one
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200807153138783

[Trippin4136]

I don't know how true this is, BUT...

Supposedly after being pulled from the game, A-Rod was gone from the Stadium by the 7th inning. Meanwhile, Jeter remained at the top step of the dugout until the game's final out and in fact was the first guy to slap Michael Young on the back.

If that's true about A-Rod, which I believe it is considering he was MIA after being pulled, that is seriously awful given the environment of the game.

[FunkyTeaParty]

A-Rod's favorite stripper's shift ends at midnight.

Cut the guy some slack.

[Crush086]

I don't know how true this is, BUT...

Supposedly after being pulled from the game, A-Rod was gone from the Stadium by the 7th inning. Meanwhile, Jeter remained at the top step of the dugout until the game's final out and in fact was the first guy to slap Michael Young on the back.

If that's true about A-Rod, which I believe it is considering he was MIA after being pulled, that is seriously awful given the environment of the game.
Considering he chose not to do the HR Derby, I believe it too.

[Trippin4136]

Well also, according to the NYPost, he threw a party at a high-end club in the city which he invited all his teammates too and zero, ZERO, showed up.

[Crush086]

Well also, according to the NYPost, he threw a party at a high-end club in the city which he invited all his teammates too and zero, ZERO, showed up.
After the game?

That would explain him leaving early, but you really can't fault his teammates. It's not like they had just finished a 5 1/2 hour marathon of an ASG.

That's still kind of a douchebag thing to do though. I guess you can see what he thinks of the AS Break now.

[hbktonyb]

Who cares. Good for him throwing a high end party. Not his fault that the game went until inning 15...He's gotta leave that media circus.

[FunkyTeaParty]

Does that mean he threw a meaningless party?

[Crush086]

Who cares. Good for him throwing a high end party. Not his fault that the game went until inning 15...He's gotta leave that media circus.
It's bad sportsmanship.

[Trippin4136]

After the game?



No, this was on Monday night, after the Derby.

[thebestauntie]

Does that mean he threw a meaningless party?
Yes.

[specialkd24]

another red sox blew the tie though...

Navarro blew the tie with the horrible throw on the stolen base attempt. The run was unearned. Just clarifying.

[specialkd24]

I'm not trying to knock you all here, but the Sox not getting A-Rod was the best thing that ever happened to us. He is simply not a "team" guy. He is a me first guy, much like Bonds (who never won anything team wise).

I can understand wanting to throw a party, but if you are an all-star and your team is in a game that determines Home Field for the World Series, you stick around whether or not you have been pulled from the game or not. Poor sportsmanship indeed. You can go to your stupid party after the game finally ends.

[RJ2kWJ]

Gay-Rod looks nothing better than an idiot right now. What he has pulled the past few days is nothing better than pitiful.

[Ascf33]

His party was after the Home Run Derby.... not the All Star game.

[Crush086]

His party was after the Home Run Derby.... not the All Star game.
The party is irrelevant now. I think the main point of it was letting us know that none of the teammates showed up.

However, as much of an A-Rod fan as I am, leaving after the 7th is pretty low. I lost alot of respect for the guy after that one (once again, assuming it's all true. As of right now, it looks like it is).

[hbktonyb]

I hear Jeter also threw a party. Was it mentioned in the article if any of the teammates went to his?? In the one that I read, all it said was 'Jeter also had a party'.

The media just dwells on everything Arod. Maybe he didn't even invite any of the other All-Stars because he is the ultimate all star and nobody is good enough on that team to wipe his ass.

Arod is God, everyone else is mere mortals.

[Crush086]

I hear Jeter also threw a party. Was it mentioned in the article if any of the teammates went to his?? In the one that I read, all it said was 'Jeter also had a party'.

The media just dwells on everything Arod. Maybe he didn't even invite any of the other All-Stars because he is the ultimate all star and nobody is good enough on that team to wipe his ass.

Arod is God, everyone else is mere mortals.
It's also likely that nobody wants to be seen with him, just for the sake of bad press.

[keenanflip]

I agree about A-Rod. granted I am not a Yankees fan, but I give respect where it is well deserved; Jeter, Bernie Williams was the MAN, Posada, The Moose, Rivera. It is a classy organization which is well represented by many of its players. But A-Rod brings a sense of 'rat-bastard' to the club. I do not like the guy at all, and am glad that he is not in a red sox uniform.

[MistreatedLewis]

I agree about A-Rod. granted I am not a Yankees fan, but I give respect where it is well deserved; Jeter, Bernie Williams was the MAN, Posada, The Moose, Rivera. It is a classy organization which is well represented by many of its players. But A-Rod brings a sense of 'rat-bastard' to the club. I do not like the guy at all, and am glad that he is not in a red sox uniform.

I am not a Yankees fan, in fact I am a Yankees hater, but to me A-Rod brings a sense of best player in baseball to the club.

[Crush086]

I am not a Yankees fan, in fact I am a Yankees hater, but to me A-Rod brings a sense of best player in baseball to the club.
True, but leaving his team still qualifies as a classless move to me.

But I'll give him some credit. It's amazing how the media almost pulls a "Truman Show" and broadcast his life, yet he doesn't let it bother him and still performs on the field.

[keenanflip]

Yeah the "Best Player in the League without a ring" or maybe the "Best Player in the League when my team is winning 10-0"

[hbktonyb]

I think if Arod was on the Sox, they may have won 4 of the last 4 instead of 2 of the last 4. What he brings to a ballclub is remarkable.

[hbktonyb]

Yeah the "Best Player in the League without a ring" or maybe the "Best Player in the League when my team is winning 10-0"

First statement is true, b/c he hasn't won one...yet. He will.

As far as the 2nd statement, that is just dumb. He carried the team on his back last year (and this year), and it was b/c of him that we made the playoffs again. I've never seen somebody perform in the clutch as well as he did last year.

[Crush086]

I think if Arod was on the Sox, they may have won 4 of the last 4 instead of 2 of the last 4. What he brings to a ballclub is remarkable.
I don't know. Considering the Sox like to beat each other up in the dugout, add A-Rod's loner personality (teamwise), and I think it would've been a meltdown of epic proportions.

Not that that would have been a bad thing or anything... :D

[keenanflip]

its an exagerated statement. Its because no matter what a-rod does in the regular season, for example carrying the yankees like he did, his team just can't get over the hump. they can't make it to the dance. It would be scary to see him there though, Id like to see how he did...

[hbktonyb]

^Ya I hear what you are saying, and that perception will be there until he wins one. But there are so many other reasons they cannot get past the first round...Starting pitching, bullpen, and most of all team hitting against quality arms.

And it is continuing so far this year.

[Crush086]

its an exagerated statement. Its because no matter what a-rod does in the regular season, for example carrying the yankees like he did, his team just can't get over the hump. they can't make it to the dance. It would be scary to see him there though, Id like to see how he did...
I think we'll see it sooner than everyone thinks (minus Yankee fans).

Considering how the farm system is shaping up, within two or three years I could see legitimate WS contenders.

[MistreatedLewis]

Yeah the "Best Player in the League without a ring" or maybe the "Best Player in the League when my team is winning 10-0"

Does that mean that David Eckstein is a better player because he has world series wins?

[thom hudson]

Richie Sexson? :BANG

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Richie-Sexson-not-Barry-Bonds-is-your-newest-Y;_ylt=AgkgYqB9UNt2wIVaGWC_7xgRvLYF?urn=mlb,94440

[MistreatedLewis]

Richie Sexson? :BANG

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Richie-Sexson-not-Barry-Bonds-is-your-newest-Y;_ylt=AgkgYqB9UNt2wIVaGWC_7xgRvLYF?urn=mlb,94440

steroids ftw?

[hbktonyb]

We need a big right handed bat though. I'm afraid to see what our record is against lefties this year. Not a bad pick up, especially for the price...and because Japsui is out for the year.

[thom hudson]

steroids ftw?
i wish he was on steroids.

[MistreatedLewis]

i wish he was on steroids.

You wish he'd go back on them you mean.

[Ascf33]

Ah, good. We needed someone else to strikeout 200 times.

[thom hudson]

meanwhile, i just picked him up in both my fantasy leagues. :lol

[Crush086]

Hey, they got him for the lowski.

Here's a paragraph from mlb.com on it:

The Mariners will pick up most of the $14 million Sexson is due this year. The Yankees would pay only the pro-rated minimum Major League salary.

A prorated minimum MLB salary?! That right there is a steal, and if he bombs, it's not like we sold the farm for it..

[Ascf33]

It is a steal. That is for sure.

[malarks26]

Hey, they got him for the lowski.

Here's a paragraph from mlb.com on it:

The Mariners will pick up most of the $14 million Sexson is due this year. The Yankees would pay only the pro-rated minimum Major League salary.

A prorated minimum MLB salary?! That right there is a steal, and if he bombs, it's not like we sold the farm for it..

It is a steal. That is for sure.

:thumbsup:thumbsup

$390,000 is what the Yanks will be paying him.

[jmudmbphan]

i HATE sexson. HATE. HATE. HATE. I'd rather bonds than sexson.

he was awful this year. he was awful last yaer.

with that said, for 390K, I would have done the same thing in hopes he returned to old form.

[malarks26]

i HATE sexson. HATE. HATE. HATE. I'd rather bonds than sexson.

he was awful this year. he was awful last yaer.

with that said, for 390K, I would have done the same thing in hopes he returned to old form.

Exactly, for $390k you can't go wrong for a guy like Sexson. If Bonds would take that amount I'm sure we'd sign him also.

[devilandthelord]

Exactly, for $390k you can't go wrong for a guy like Sexson. If Bonds would take that amount I'm sure we'd sign him also.

Barry Bonds' agent said that he offered Bonds to teams for exactly that.
And still nobody wanted him.
I would for sure take Bonds over Sexson too.

[thestand]

So basically, Giambi against righties and Sexson for lefties? I mean, not bad. His numbers against lefties isn't that bad this year, actually.

[hbktonyb]

At this point the Yankees can use Bonds too. I'd take him right now, and his agent 100% confirmed that Bonds would play for the league minimum to go to a contender.

Now batting. Number 25...Barry Bonds. Number 25.

[Crush086]

Let's not get crazy and start talking about signing Barry Bonds now. There's a reason why nobody is signing him.

1. Lack of playing time - We're 100 games into the season, and Barry hasn't played an actual game of baseball for almost a year now. Sure, he's been lifting weights (or juicing) and probably taken BP, but BP is no live game. I'm thinking it would take some time for him to get back into the flow of things. Richie has been playing for the whole season (although not too great), so he has far less to get accustomed to.

2. Lack of defense - Barry Bonds is nothing short of a liability in the outfield. Now, unless he and Abreu want to switch sides (doubtful), I don't see any way he can cover LF with any success. I'd imagine that alot of hitters would be swinging for that deep left-center, regardless of the situation, simply because they know that Barry is out there. And, should Barry ever waddle his way out to LF, it would lessen the amount of games he played (remember all the rest he was getting last year?). That would limit him to DH, and I think we can all agree that there's no need for another DH on the Yankees. Richie, however, is completely interchangeable with Giambi, so we will always have someone that can play 1st base reasonably well, and having the left/right hitters can be nothing but a plus.

3. League change - Barry has spent his entire career in the NL. He would be switching to the AL, where even though he is very smart at the plate, he'd have to get used to Halladay, Beckett, Matsuzaka, Burnett, Lester, Kazmir, and Shields. And that's just the AL East! I doubt that with two months left to play, he'll be able to properly adjust to playing again, and then get enough time to get used to these pitchers to get consistent success off of them. He'd be up there guessing most of the time. Richie played for the Mariners.....an AL team.

4. Media - This is the worst place he could end up. The ONLY person it would benefit would be A-Rod, because then they'd probably focus on Barry instead of Alex 24/7. Then add Hank's loudmouth to the mix, and then put Barry on a team full of stars and proven veterans. Then take away his lavish clubhouse lifestyle. The list goes on here. And oh yeah, he's also got that perjury case he's trying to fight. All you get with Sexson is a dude who fights like a girl.

So, imo, I think Sexson was far and away the better choice over Bonds. And even for league minimum I wouldn't bother with Bonds.

[hbktonyb]

The yankees should get Bonds and here is why.

The media circus will finally leave Arod alone and flock to Bonds. Arod will be able to do whatever he wants with no front page headlines b/c Bonds will be on the front page everyday. Arod, with a clear conscience, will hit 40 homers, bat .350, and knock in 80 RBI's over the final 67 games. The yankees will make the playoffs.

Bonds' OBP will be .800.

[Ascf33]

1. Damon LF
2. Jeter SS
3. Abreu RF
4. Arod 3B
5. Giambi 1B
6. Bonds/Sexon DH
7. Posada C
8. Cano 2b
9. Cabrera CF


woah

[Crush086]

The yankees should get Bonds and here is why.

The media circus will finally leave Arod alone and flock to Bonds. Arod will be able to do whatever he wants with no front page headlines b/c Bonds will be on the front page everyday. Arod, with a clear conscience, will hit 40 homers, bat .350, and knock in 80 RBI's over the final 67 games. The yankees will make the playoffs.

Bonds' OBP will be .800.
Barry Bonds is a me first guy, regardless of where he plays. A-Rod already has that title, so we really don't need anymore selfish players on the team. Eventually the chemistry will break down, and they'll be doing worse, which will lead to further scrutiny for "Having the highest salary/old free agents ever and not doing shit with it".

Signing Barry offers no benefits at all. He might see an OBP of .800, but I think he would have to really take off and put up some ridiculous numbers to start his annual walk-a-thon. Which leads me back to the idea of him not being ready to compete this year. While he's adjusting to the Yankees, I doubt he'll put up gaudy numbers, and sitting in a lineup close to what ascf33 posted, no way anybody walks him intentionally (they could even bat him in front of Giambi, just to make sure). He was able to do that in SF, but that's because their lineup is nothing compared to New York's (when they're on all cylinders).

And A-Rod's already handling it on the field. This recent off field stuff doesn't seem to have made him any worse. Besides, I think his problems are big enough to bother him even without the media. I don't know if you can just clear your mind over a divorce and children.

I just don't see how anyone would take a chance like this so late in the season. At the beginning, maybe, but certainly not with only two months left.

[crashintome202]

too late to get bonds imo. i would have done it if arod left but now it seems like a panic move. i'd love to have another 1.000 OPS bat in the lineup but that attention in new york could be killer.
sexson isnt a terrible move its just typical. him and giambi as a platoon is pretty good cause sexson hits lefties and finally we get more power in the lineup-especially from a righty.

[hbktonyb]

What a first at bat by Sexson!! :)

[hbktonyb]

Robbie Cano...DONTCH'A KNOW!!

[Trippin4136]

Big fly!

Too hot to do anything outside...Seems like a good night to hang out in the A/C with a few brews and watch the Yankees.

[thom hudson]

so what's sterling going to say the first time sexson hits a homer? :lol

[crashintome202]

so what's sterling going to say the first time sexson hits a homer? :lol
i hope he says "sexson creams one"

[smeritt]

How come no one is scared of the yankees? People still believe in Tampa?

[thom hudson]

i hope he says "sexson creams one"
:lol

sexson the city

[thom hudson]

Can we stop leaving men on base please? :BANG

[thom hudson]

you have got to be kidding.

[thom hudson]

fuck, i knew leaving all those runners on would come back to bite us in the ass.

9th inning rally time, boys.