New York Yankees

[crashintome202]

I'll be at that game too.

Where you're seats?

I'm in 234 Row 2
haha im going to that game too. i forget my exact location but its the 3rd level in RF

[malarks26]

good outing for joba today. hopefully he can carry that over into the regular season.

[hbktonyb]

baseball season is upon us...FINALLY

[stayorleave83]

I just got an HDTV not too long ago and I can't wait to catch all the games this season in HD. I like the vibe from this year's team. I dont necessarily agree with the detractors pointing out that this team is still aging. Piece by piece they are getting younger and the players who are older are still capable of producing, so what's the problem?

[scrock25]

What a glorious fucking day!!!

[crashintome202]

looks like the rain is going to pass by the time the game starts and the night is supposed to be clear :)

[stayorleave83]

looks like the rain is going to pass by the time the game starts and the night is supposed to be clear :)

I thought about taking off from work to watch the game at home but I am taking off for IZOD.

Who is going for the O's today?

[hbktonyb]

leaving work at 3:30! I love opening day

[Ascf33]

Slingbox at work FTW.

[thebestauntie]

looks like the rain is going to pass by the time the game starts and the night is supposed to be clear :)
You guys suck. :(

[Crush086]

It's finally time to start this season.

My prediction for CC's first regular season outing as a Yankee:

6.2 IP, 5 hits, 0 ER, 8 K's.

And Yanks win 6-0.

[crashintome202]

im all boned up over here. first pitch comin up!

[Ascf33]

I have a legitimate boner right now.

[thebestauntie]

In case you guys missed it, you all suck. :(

[stayorleave83]

I'm actually excited to listen to Suzyn Waldman and John Sterling. That will last for about 2 outs into the first inning.

[stayorleave83]

In case you guys missed it, you all suck. :(

you'll see when the Yankees win today and take first place in the AL East. you'll see....

[thebestauntie]

you'll see when the Yankees win today and take first place in the AL East. you'll see....
:lol :lol :lol

I'm mostly pissed because you guys get to see your Yankees play today and I now have to wait until tomorrow to see the Red Sox! Stupid New England weather! :BANG:BANG

[Ascf33]

I'm actually excited to listen to Suzyn Waldman and John Sterling. That will last for about 2 outs into the first inning.

Whales raping each other sounds better on the radio then Suzyn.

[stayorleave83]

:lol :lol :lol

I'm mostly pissed because you guys get to see your Yankees play today and I now have to wait until tomorrow to see the Red Sox! Stupid New England weather! :BANG:BANG

I feel for you! I can't wait for the Sox and Yanks to play each other.

[stayorleave83]

Whales raping each other sounds better on the radio then Suzyn.

Waldman's call of the return of Roger Clemens was painful on my ears.

[Sou1 So1di3r]

CC is going to blow this.

[Crush086]

:lol :lol :lol

I'm mostly pissed because you guys get to see your Yankees play today and I now have to wait until tomorrow to see the Red Sox! Stupid New England weather! :BANG:BANG

I feel for you! I can't wait for the Sox and Yanks to play each other.
I don't. Sucks to be you! :lol

[hbktonyb]

CC's pants look like MC Hammer

[DmBand801]

waldman's call of the return of roger clemens was painful on my ears.

roger clemens is back!!!!! He's in steinbrenner's box and he just announced he's back!!!! Ooo my goodness

[thebestauntie]

I feel for you! I can't wait for the Sox and Yanks to play each other.
You are okay. :thumbsup
I don't. Sucks to be you! :lol
You are not! :mad :lol

[hbktonyb]

Only the 3rd inning, and JEter's back in the 2 hole w/ Gardener on base.

[stayorleave83]

Only the 3rd inning, and JEter's back in the 2 hole w/ Gardener on base.

Gardner-Jeter-Damon could wreak havoc on the bases this year. That hit and run is the kind of ball this team could use.

[hbktonyb]

Gardner-Jeter-Damon could wreak havoc on the bases this year. That hit and run is the kind of ball this team could use.

I absolutely LOVE runs like that. Great job by those 3

[stayorleave83]

I absolutely LOVE runs like that. Great job by those 3

What's the use in the O's fans booing Texeira? They need pitching not more offense. They sign him and they still have a weak rotation.

[crashintome202]

Zambrano is going to blow this.
always does;)

[hbktonyb]

CC is really struggling today

[Trippin4136]

CC is really struggling today

No life on his fastball...and not just velocity (though that too), there is little movement.

And too many off-speed pitches in fastball counts. Specifically, 2-2 breaking pitches.

[hbktonyb]

He doesn't have one strikeout...strange. Hope is ribs are ok.

The offense, so far today, is reminding me of MANY 2008 games :(

[Trippin4136]

He doesn't have one strikeout...strange. Hope is ribs are ok.

The offense, so far today, is reminding me of MANY 2008 games :(


It's going to keep happening until A-Rod gets back. The lineup is pitched to entirely different. And Matsui is by NO MEANS a 4-hitter.

[hbktonyb]

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It's going to keep happening until A-Rod gets back. The lineup is pitched to entirely different. And Matsui is by NO MEANS a 4-hitter.

Nope, not anymore. Aaaaaand a Ransom error :devil

Actually, they scored it a base hit

[Trippin4136]

And this inning is exposing why Cody Ransom was a 33-year-old career farmhand.

[hbktonyb]

I hate how Kay was saying before the game that Ransom is a better fielder than Arod. Shut up Kay.

[Trippin4136]

I hate how Kay was saying before the game that Ransom is a better fielder than Arod. Shut up Kay.

He said that? I was watching the Mets game till the end.

That is flat out ridiculous statement.

[hbktonyb]

He said that? I was watching the Mets game till the end.

That is flat out ridiculous statement.

Yeah, he basically said that Ransom can't produce like Arod, but he is "great" defensively, some say even better than arod...

I almost threw my shoe at the tv.

[hbktonyb]

Could cc be any worse today?

[Trippin4136]

No, he couldn't have been.

Every one of his pitches was terrible. No fastball. Look what he did to Scott. 2-2 breaking ball, 3-2 breaking ball with the bases loaded? Really? Even with a junk fastball, you can't throw a curveball which you haven't located all day.

[Trippin4136]

Gotta like Gardner showing off his stuff today.

[Altima22]

I was upset that I couldn't watch this game due to blackout...perhaps it was a good thing :lol

[hbktonyb]

Nice to see Jorgie off the schnide

[hbktonyb]

What the fuck is Nady doing

[Sou1 So1di3r]

Thanks a lot CC. You suck.

[crashintome202]

cc looked he was tossing junk all day with no command. didnt throw nearly enough strikes and his fastball looked really weak. he usually starts off slow so im not worried... and i still think the yankees should pick up dallas mcpherson. he's a bad 3rd basemen yet he can really hit

[hbktonyb]

Texeira = Giambi 2.0

[hbktonyb]

A THRILLA by GODZILLA

[crashintome202]

Texeira = Giambi 2.0
not at all. its the first game and tex never hits well in april.

lol at chris ray giving up another home run

[Trippin4136]

Texeira = Giambi 2.0

Except he hits .300 and plays Gold Glove defense??

Anyone else SICK of this "dipstick" commercial?

[crashintome202]

anyone else feel like matsui always hits a homerun on opening day? i feel like he has almost every year

[hbktonyb]

Except he hits .300 and plays Gold Glove defense??

Anyone else SICK of this "dipstick" commercial?

Being sarcastic...0-4 in game one ;)

Yes, I'm very sick of that commercial

[hbktonyb]

Ughh...

[Trippin4136]

As bad as CC was for a pitcher, Nady has bad at the plate and on the bases.

[hbktonyb]

Atta boy Nick...bunt him over

[Crush086]

Well, so much for my prediction...

[hbktonyb]

If that was arod, there would be outcry...3-4, then a failed sac fly

[Trippin4136]

I didn't see Jeter's first single, but nothing he hit today had anything behind it. That's disconcerting to me. In the WBC and in camp as well, not many of hits were really hit all that hard except his home run the other night.

[hbktonyb]

OK, lets see if 2.0 can get it done

[hbktonyb]

I didn't see Jeter's first single, but nothing he hit today had anything behind it. That's disconcerting to me. In the WBC and in camp as well, not many of hits were really hit all that hard except his home run the other night.

His first single was a solid shot up the middle, not a seeing-eye single

[Trippin4136]

Hitting w/ RISP....

Let's not sing this song again in 2009...please.

[hbktonyb]

TWO point ZERO

Guess those investments aren't working out for game one...CC w/ a 9.0 ERA, and texeira 0-4 with numerous chances to put runs on the board

[Trippin4136]

Alright can we wait until at least the second game to start bringing money into this?

[hbktonyb]

I give it 3 games, tops.

I feel like 2008 hasn't ended after watching this first game...glad tomorrow is an off day

[crashintome202]

the 8th inning was very tough to watch. once swisher doubled i thought the game was tied. you knew gardner would bunt and i figured atleast jeter/damon would get him home.

[Trippin4136]

I give it 3 games, tops.

I feel like 2008 hasn't ended after watching this first game...glad tomorrow is an off day

Now this I agree with.

[HoldemHart]

god damn it

[Trippin4136]

What. the fuck. is with ALL THE BREAKING PITCHES?!? Every pitcher all night. They've been so hooked on their breaking stuff and then when they have to throw a fastball, they can't place it because they aren't establishing it.

Throw FASTBALLS.

2-1, bases loaded and you throw your dead duck slider.

[2Step1225]

Hahaha. How is that half-billion dollar offseason working for you guys?
CC = 0-1. Yankees = 0-162 (hopefully)

[ajgdrums7814]

Gotta love the ignoramuses that try to make conclusive statements about teams after 1 day. It's like clockwork. :lol

[SatelliteEyes]

Except he hits .300 and plays Gold Glove defense??

Anyone else SICK of this "dipstick" commercial?

Surely one cannot argue the defense, but

Giambi's average the 5 years BEFORE coming to NY:

.291
.293
.295
.315
.333
.342

Teixeira's BA the 5 years before coming to NY:

.281
.301
.282
.306
.308

[Trippin4136]

Hahaha. How is that half-billion dollar offseason working for you guys?
CC = 0-1. Yankees = 0-162 (hopefully)

Wow. Creative guy over here.

So fresh.

[Trippin4136]

Surely one cannot argue the defense, but

Giambi's average the 5 years BEFORE coming to NY:

.291 *
.293 *
.295 *
.315 *
.333 *
.342 *

Teixeira's BA the 5 years before coming to NY:

.281
.301
.282
.306
.308

Fixed.

[ajgdrums7814]

Giambi was a fine player in NY excluding the two injury-plagued seasons. He wasn't worth his contract, no, but he was a very viable offensive threat.

[Trippin4136]

Giambi was a fine player in NY excluding the two injury-plagued seasons. He wasn't worth his contract, no, but he was a very viable offensive threat.

Injury plagued/getting off the junk/whatever.

But the rest is true.

[thebestauntie]

you'll see when the Yankees win today and take first place in the AL East. you'll see....
So hey, how'd that go today?






























:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[hbktonyb]

Fixed.

Very nicely played

[Sou1 So1di3r]

Thanks for nothing you piece of shit team. Lost me my streak.

[thestand]

More like BB Sabathia, AMIRITE!?!>!>1L!>!

But seriously, today was pretty bad. I still say Swish is a much, much better option for this team. The thing we really lost in Abreu and Giambi was OBP. If the two had equal playing time, I could pretty much guarantee Swish's OPS would be higher than Nady's. BA is such a useless stat, but I have to think it's really the only thing holding Swisher back. Sure he'll probably hit .265, but his OPS could be a solid .150 above Nady.

[DavefaninNZ]

It's finally time to start this season.

My prediction for CC's first regular season outing as a Yankee:

6.2 IP, 5 hits, 0 ER, 8 K's.

And Yanks win 6-0.

Nice one Carnac. :lol

[Crush086]

Well, so much for my prediction...

Nice one Carnac. :lol
Nice job showing up late to the party.

What an idiot.... oh wait, typical Sox fan.

[Ascf33]

ugly naked guy

[thebestauntie]

Nice job showing up late to the party.

What an idiot.... oh wait, typical Sox fan.
Lol, u bitter?

Dude is in New Zealand, cut him some 16 hour slack! :p

[Crush086]

Lol, u bitter?

Dude is in New Zealand, cut him some 16 hour slack! :p
Yes, I am bitter, and no, I won't cut him anything...

On a side note, it's great to see CC rocking that fantastic 12 ERA :lol.

[thebestauntie]

Yes, I am bitter, and no, I won't cut him anything...

On a side note, it's great to see CC rocking that fantastic 12 ERA :lol.
At least you're being reasonable. :lol :lol

[Ascf33]

Yeah yesterday was miserable.

Glad to see Jorge and Matsui stroking the good wood though.

[RhodyDMBFan]

Hitting w/ RISP....

Let's not sing this song again in 2009...please.

I can't take another year of that.

[hbktonyb]

I can't take another year of that.

Me either...last year I was literally doing :BANG almost every loss. Very frustrating

[RhodyDMBFan]

Me either...last year I was literally doing :BANG almost every loss. Very frustrating

Hey, it's just 1 game. CC started really slow last year too. I'm not living in a fantasy world. I know he won't be as good as last year. He's moving from one of the easiest divisions to the toughest. Having said that, next time he faces the Orioles I'll bet all my summer tickets he won't go K-less.

[hbktonyb]

Hey, it's just 1 game. CC started really slow last year too. I'm not living in a fantasy world. I know he won't be as good as last year. He's moving from one of the easiest divisions to the toughest. Having said that, next time he faces the Orioles I'll bet all my summer tickets he won't go K-less.

I'd be surprised if he goes K-less at all the rest of the year. I think the dude had 240 strikeouts last year!

[DavefaninNZ]

Nice job showing up late to the party.

What an idiot.... oh wait, typical Sox fan.

:lol:lol Easy there. It was quite funny reading that post after what happened, I had to comment, even though you amended it later.

Ill say it again, only because you're bitter. You were way off! :)

Lol, u bitter?

Dude is in New Zealand, cut him some 16 hour slack! :p

:thumbsup It wasn't until midnight EST when I could check the Yanks thread. Busy day yesterday.

[thebestauntie]

Beckett >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sabathia

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[jmudmbphan]

yankees > red sox

[ajgdrums7814]

Beckett on 4/7/09>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sabathia on 4/6/09

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Fixed.

[thebestauntie]

yankees > red sox
Nope, don't think so!
Fixed.
Good one. :lol

[mr. testaverde]

wang isnt on top of his game today.

and :lol at o's fans who boo tex because he's from the area, left for college, hasnt really been back, and their team didnt push hard to sign him. L-O-L

[Hanlon421]

I was under the impression that they DID try to sign him, but obviously the Yankees offered a more lucrative deal, and he went to the money. He had gone on for years about how it would be awesome to play in his hometown, and then he just bolted for the money.

Not saying I blame him for not playing for Baltimore, but I can understand why they boo him. He should have shut his mouth before when talking about playing for Baltimore....

[mr. testaverde]

I was under the impression that they DID try to sign him, but obviously the Yankees offered a more lucrative deal, and he went to the money. He had gone on for years about how it would be awesome to play in his hometown, and then he just bolted for the money.

Not saying I blame him for not playing for Baltimore, but I can understand why they boo him. He should have shut his mouth before when talking about playing for Baltimore....

i was not aware of the bolded. them booing him makes more sense now...

[Hanlon421]

i was not aware of the bolded. them booing him makes more sense now...


I just re-read what I had said, and I made it sound like he went on and on about it. That's not quite the case. What I meant was that he had mentioned more than once that it'd be cool to play in his hometown, and then when they pursued him (from a Orioles perspective) only to see him bolt for a few more millions to the "evil empire" who could blame the Baltimore fans for being upset about it...

Sorry for the confusion.

[mr. testaverde]

I just re-read what I had said, and I made it sound like he went on and on about it. That's not quite the case. What I meant was that he had mentioned more than once that it'd be cool to play in his hometown, and then when they pursued him (from a Orioles perspective) only to see him bolt for a few more millions to the "evil empire" who could blame the Baltimore fans for being upset about it...

Sorry for the confusion.

well he sure is making it easy for them to boo him. hitless so far this series

[crashintonickdm]

ouch.

[mr. testaverde]

yanks are 2fer17 with RISP in 2 games. aint that just wonderful?

[ajgdrums7814]

We're not yet 2 games into the season. Chill out guys. :lol

[mr. testaverde]

We're not yet 2 games into the season. Chill out guys. :lol

well duh its early. but after they played well in spring training, kinda sucks to see them take a step back now that they're playing meaningful ball

[hbktonyb]

Pretty disappointing start...

[thestand]

1998

First series against Angels: 0-3

Next 159 games- 114-45

[hbktonyb]

if the yanks are 1-5 on sunday girardi will get fired.

[Trippin4136]

1998

First series against Angels: 0-3

Next 159 games- 114-45

:lol

Yea, well if this team turns out to be as good as the 1998 Yankees I'll eat my shoe.

[Trippin4136]

if the yanks are 1-5 on sunday girardi will get fired.

Pffff...he'll be fired if they lose tomorrow. :ggoat

[Crush086]

Nice to see Wang get raped for 7 in 3 innings.

Nothing beats an 0-2 start! :rolleyes

[crashintome202]

wang always gets tossed around early on. by may/june when it starts to warm up his sinker gets tighter and faster.

[hbktonyb]

Pffff...he'll be fired if they lose tomorrow. :ggoat

:lol

I was listening to Francesa after game 1, he was pretty funny. He did a 15 minute sarcastic rant after hearing Yankee and Met fan reactions to opening day, saying the Mets will probably win about 130 games and have the division clinched in July, and how the Yankees need to instantly trade Sabathia and Texeira, and fire Girardi by Friday.

[thebestauntie]

So I guess it's safe to say

Lester ================= Wang? :shrug

[ajgdrums7814]

I agree, Lester is a wang.

[thebestauntie]

I agree, Lester is a wang.
I c wut u did thur

[Crush086]

Well, hopefully AJ Burnett can salvage this series today. I make no predictions though, as I'm usually way off and the pitcher does terrible when I do (see CC Sabathia).

On another note, Carl Pavano is supposed to take the hill for the tribe today. I'm curious to see how he does.

[hbktonyb]

I hope Pavano's arm falls off

[stayorleave83]

I am really hoping today's O's pitcher doesn't fool the Yankees while the rest of the league hits him hard. And I really like Swisher as a spark plug.

[DMBfan41]

:lol

Yea, well if this team turns out to be as good as the 1998 Yankees I'll eat my shoe.

would you like salt for that shoe? Nah, it would be great but I don't see it happening. I just hope Burnett has a good first start. There's four teams left in baseball that have not won a game yet, I hate to see the Yanks be the last one.

First time in Yankees history that the first two games the starting pitchers did not record a strikeout. As long as Burnett strikes someone out, he's ahead of the game

[Trippin4136]

LOL at this O's fans who constantly boo Teixiera. As if there was really any chance he was going there?

[stayorleave83]

LOL at this O's fans who constantly boo Teixiera. As if there was really any chance he was going there?


Especially when they needed pitching. That's where they should've thrown their money.

[Bafugama]

LOL at this O's fans who constantly boo Teixiera. As if there was really any chance he was going there?

He mentioned in a couple of interviews that he thought it would be fun to play right near where he grew up. I think Baltimore's being pretty reasonable in feeling diappointed that he didn't even give them a chance.

[Trippin4136]

Nice C-squad lineup the Yanks ran out there today.

[ajgdrums7814]

He mentioned in a couple of interviews that he thought it would be fun to play right near where he grew up. I think Baltimore's being pretty reasonable in feeling diappointed that he didn't even give them a chance.

Of course he mentioned it. He was a free agent. He was trying to drive up his price tag. Boras knows how to play the game.

According to reports I've read, Baltimore was $40 million short of what NY offered, and they didn't match Boston, LA or Washington either. When you have the lowest offer among suitors and you have a sub-par team, you really can't expect him to sign with you.

I'm not saying O's fans can't boo. They have every right to. But if any Oriole fan really believed he was going to sign there for $20-40 million less than teams like Boston, NY and LA were offering, they were delusional.

[Crush086]

Burnett has got his strikeout working today.

5 K's thus far in 3 innings. Too bad they're losing...

[crashintome202]

solo shot by tex!

[stayorleave83]

Texxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[stayorleave83]

Sterling" You're on the Mark, Texeira." Oh boy. :rolleyes

[Trippin4136]

Tex with the long bomb.

That had to feel good.

[Crush086]

That works.

[Trippin4136]

Burnett has got his strikeout working today.

5 K's thus far in 3 innings. Too bad they're losing...

That third strike he threw to Huff was NASTY.

Sterling" You're on the Mark, Texeira." Oh boy. :rolleyes

You KNOW he's been working on that since the day he signed too...haha

[stayorleave83]

You KNOW he's been working on that since the day he signed too...haha

I picture him staring in the mirror practicing these calls.

[stayorleave83]

I love what Swisher is bringing to the Yankees in these first three games

[ajgdrums7814]

Swish!

[crashintome202]

they have to find a way to get swisher in the lineup more

[Trippin4136]

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like Swisher could eventually play his way into the starting role.

I'm just not feeling Nady over the course of a full season.

[Crush086]

I'd say Swisher is making a strong case for that thus far.

[crashintome202]

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like Swisher could eventually play his way into the starting role.

I'm just not feeling Nady over the course of a full season.
im not either. he really didnt play THAT well when he came over here. him or matsui could lose their job if swisher keeps this up

[stayorleave83]

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like Swisher could eventually play his way into the starting role.

I'm just not feeling Nady over the course of a full season.

Nady will probably bring us something come the trade deadline. Especially if they can make a trade to get a solid bench player to replace him as well.

[crashintome202]

Nady will probably bring us something come the trade deadline. Especially if they can make a trade to get a solid bench player to replace him as well.
if he loses his starting job his stock will plummet. its not a bad idea to keep him because you know damon/matsui will probably get injured. i can't see him on the team past this year though

[stayorleave83]

Pavano is having a rough outing :lol

[Crush086]

Pavano is having a rough outing :lol
Rockin' that nice 81.00 ERA :lol:lol:lol

[Trippin4136]

Alright, eeeeeasy Chad Moeller.

All of a sudden he's Mr. Big Stick.

[Bafugama]

Of course he mentioned it. He was a free agent. He was trying to drive up his price tag. Boras knows how to play the game.

According to reports I've read, Baltimore was $40 million short of what NY offered, and they didn't match Boston, LA or Washington either. When you have the lowest offer among suitors and you have a sub-par team, you really can't expect him to sign with you.

I'm not saying O's fans can't boo. They have every right to. But if any Oriole fan really believed he was going to sign there for $20-40 million less than teams like Boston, NY and LA were offering, they were delusional.

I think any reasonable Oriole fan would be upset that Tex didn't end up in Baltimore, but I think they would also be upset that the O's didn't offer him nearly enough money to consider coming here. I mean, there are things such as a home-town discount, but 40 mill just isn't a reasonable difference. Texiera would have been an idiot to come to Baltimore for that less money, and in reality the Union wouldn't have allowed it. I think that Baltimore fans are just boo-ing Texiera because he ended up with the Evil Empire, and because he's a hometown guy with the Yankees, it's almost like he's a traitor.

And then again, I'm sure there are a lot of Orioles fans who don't know the numbers connected to it, or even the story behind it, and once some fans start booing they just join in the party.

[Crush086]

And the bats are coming to life.

Good to see.

[milo420dmb]

nice to see Phil Coke come in and get 2 outs as well....

[milo420dmb]

quick AB for the Melky, lol

[hbktonyb]

Nice to get a W.

Sterling on Swisher's home run: "Jolly ole St. Nick"

he's reaching

[FunkyTeaParty]

The Yankee radio announcing crew is a blight on the franchise.

[Ascf33]

good stuff.

[thebestauntie]

Crap. :p

[thestand]

Hey, remember when I really wanted Gardner and Swisher to start in the OF the day after we got Tex? This would be why. The thing we lost when Abreu and Giambi left, more than power, is OBP (so really OPS). Yes, Nady's career average is .280 to Swish's .244, but anyone who knows anything at stats knows that BA is about as worthwhile stat for a hitter as wins are for a pitcher. Nady's career OPS is .793, which is an OPS+ of 108. Swish? .807, OPS+ of 112, and that includes his horrific season last year. So 2 years younger than Nady, more flexible than Nady, and a higher career OPS than Nady. But no, Nady played sorta well at the end of last year, we better give him a job. :rolleyes :lol

[ajgdrums7814]

Hey, remember when I really wanted Gardner and Swisher to start in the OF the day after we got Tex? This would be why. The thing we lost when Abreu and Giambi left, more than power, is OBP (so really OPS). Yes, Nady's career average is .280 to Swish's .244, but anyone who knows anything at stats knows that BA is about as worthwhile stat for a hitter as wins are for a pitcher. Nady's career OPS is .793, which is an OPS+ of 108. Swish? .807, OPS+ of 112, and that includes his horrific season last year. So 2 years younger than Nady, more flexible than Nady, and a higher career OPS than Nady. But no, Nady played sorta well at the end of last year, we better give him a job. :rolleyes :lol

Swisher had an awful year last year, I think that led to a lot of people calling for Nady. But if Swisher can rebound and get his OBP back to where it was 06 and 07, he's definitely the best bet out there.

[Hanlon421]

Hey, remember when I really wanted Gardner and Swisher to start in the OF the day after we got Tex? This would be why. The thing we lost when Abreu and Giambi left, more than power, is OBP (so really OPS). Yes, Nady's career average is .280 to Swish's .244, but anyone who knows anything at stats knows that BA is about as worthwhile stat for a hitter as wins are for a pitcher. Nady's career OPS is .793, which is an OPS+ of 108. Swish? .807, OPS+ of 112, and that includes his horrific season last year. So 2 years younger than Nady, more flexible than Nady, and a higher career OPS than Nady. But no, Nady played sorta well at the end of last year, we better give him a job. :rolleyes :lol

I wouldnt go THAT far....

[thestand]

I wouldnt go THAT far....

It's a stat that tells you how many times out of only some plate appearances someone got on base through a hit. Nothing more than that. Doesn't factor in how many bases, doesn't factor in all plate appearances, nothing. It's really a bogus stat. I love the fact that ESPN, who I rarely watch anyway, added OPS to the official player stats they show. Who knows, next year they might start throwing up BABIP and VORP. :lol

[ajgdrums7814]

It's a stat that tells you how many times out of only some plate appearances someone got on base through a hit. Nothing more than that. Doesn't factor in how many bases, doesn't factor in all plate appearances, nothing. It's really a bogus stat. I love the fact that ESPN, who I rarely watch anyway, added OPS to the official player stats they show. Who knows, next year they might start throwing up BABIP and VORP. :lol

I wouldn't hold your breath. :lol

[milo420dmb]

The Yankee radio announcing crew is a blight on the franchise.

:thumbsup I can't stand Michael Kay..

[jmudmbphan]

An A-bomb, from A-rod!

thats my favorite...

cmon, they provide a lot of laughs, what more can you ask for...

on a serious note, I think the most annoying annoucner is the white sox guy.......


"He-gone!"

[milo420dmb]

^^ Michael Kay just asks the stupidest questions, that's what bothers me....

I like the trio of Paul O'Neil, Ken Singleton, and David Cone (not that it happens that often tho)

[seekupig]

you bitches are going down....... :D

[scrock25]

:thumbsup I can't stand Michael Kay..

Michael Kay isn't part of the radio announcing crew anymore though.

[milo420dmb]

Michael Kay isn't part of the radio announcing crew anymore though.

true, true... i read his post quick and didn't see *radio* announcing crew...

[pathetic]

was at the last two sox/rays games...evan longoria is a fucking beast...i really wouldnt be surprised if he put up Arod type MVP #'s of course the average wont be .300+ most likely...

just thought i'd warn ya :lol jk

[hbktonyb]

^^ Michael Kay just asks the stupidest questions, that's what bothers me....

I like the trio of Paul O'Neil, Ken Singleton, and David Cone (not that it happens that often tho)

Also my favorite. I think Singleton is a great play by play guy

[crashintome202]

i always feel like kay and o'neil dont like each other. they all poke fun at each other but i remember a few times last year where it sounded like they werent getting along at all. see ya kay! you suck and o'neil is the shit.

[Ascf33]

O'Neill always kids Michael but it is usually in fun. I think when players get in there with Kay, who obviously possesses no athletic skill at all, he's an easy target.

Side Note: I am good friends with Ryan Ruocco, the kid that sits in the booth with them and does Stats. (The kid on the far right in the booth that sits next to Cone or O'Neill) and he said Kay and Leiter don't get along.

[hbktonyb]

Looking forward to watching Andy today.

[scrock25]

Why MLB continues to schedule them at KC in the beginning of every year when in the beginning of every year when they play in KC that have at last one, and sometimes two games that get postponed due to weather is beyond me.

[jmudmbphan]

What's the hold up here? Weather.com shows fine weather...

[Ascf33]

Opening Day ceremonies.

[milo420dmb]

^^ there is/was some sort of ceremony I think...

Edit: what Ascf said..

[scrock25]

Fuck that, play some ball. It's KC, they're not getting rings. What are they celebrating?? The fact that they didn't finish last?

[Ascf33]

They just renovated their stadium. Its actually pretty nice.

[hbktonyb]

Their stadium looks good. Their team, on the other hand...

I feel bad that they have Calzone pitching today

[crashintome202]

They just renovated their stadium. Its actually pretty nice.
did they really have to? that place isnt that old and it didnt look too bad on tv. plus how could they afford that!:lol

[jmudmbphan]

I'd so much rather play against sidney ponson than have him on our team..I say he lasts 2 1/3 today, that fat piece of garbage.

[Ascf33]

did they really have to? that place isnt that old and it didnt look too bad on tv. plus how could they afford that!:lol

It was pretty run down. A classic 70s/80s stadium.

[crashintome202]

pettitte looks really sharp. swisher should start against righties, nady against lefties. i believe nady's career OPS against lefties is atleast 100 points higher than against righties.

[hbktonyb]

Calzone grows in front of our eyes

[jmudmbphan]

well robbie cano sure has started this season on a tear...im excited to see what the rest of the year holds for him

[Trippin4136]

Nice to see a Yankee starter just go out and shut down the other team. No muss, no fuss.

[hbktonyb]

Andy = Ace ;)

1-0

[crashintome202]

ransom is absolutely terrible and dallas mcpherson still needs a job...

[hbktonyb]

You ever sit back just in awe of Mo? It looks so easy for him...I know its April, but I can't believe how good he STILL looks.

[milo420dmb]

^^ he has the smoothest delivery I have ever seen... it is flawless!

[Hanlon421]

ransom is absolutely terrible and dallas mcpherson still needs a job...


Cause McPherson is such an upgrade? :lol

[Trippin4136]

You ever sit back just in awe of Mo? It looks so easy for him...I know its April, but I can't believe how good he STILL looks.

Totally agree. He makes it look SO freaking easy. Everyone still waits for his downfall, yet it just won't come.

[Trippin4136]

There is a reason why McPherson is unemployed.

Ransom is not an everyday player. He's a utility/bench guy.

[hbktonyb]

So far I am loving the way Swisher plays the game. Love seeing a guy hustle and enthusiastic

[crashintome202]

Cause McPherson is such an upgrade? :lol
yea atleast he freakin rakes in the minors something ransom can't do. he's certainly an upgrade. he hit hit .275/.379/.618 with 42 home runslast year in AAA. ransom could never do that.

[crashintome202]

There is a reason why McPherson is unemployed.

Ransom is not an everyday player. He's a utility/bench guy.
im not saying he's an all star but this is the same case as a few years ago. we didnt have a first basemen so we played freakin miguel cairo when we had carlos pena in AAA hitting pretty well. they didnt call him up and released him later. he was unemployed. now he's an all-star. the one thing that really sets the new teams apart from the old is the depth and the ability to have guys who can play when others get hurt. its not a hard move, sign him for a month then dump him or release him.

[RhodyDMBFan]

That re-done KC stadium looks real nice.

[seekupig]

That re-done KC stadium looks real nice.

now if they'd spend as much money on the product on the field, i'd have a reason to watch past April....

[RhodyDMBFan]

now if they'd spend as much money on the product on the field, i'd have a reason to watch past April....

From what little I've seen this year, the Central is gonna be horrible so the Royals should be able to contend. I think Minnesota will win the division, but KC and Chicago should have a fun battle for 2nd.

[thestand]

Can we just get it done with and make Swish the starting RF? I mean really. The only reason we should be playing Nady at this point is to raise his trade stock (same idea with Melky, though the problem with him is I'm pretty sure ABs will only lower his stock :lol).

[hbktonyb]

Going to be impossible to get Milkman in the game, especially w/ the Swish. I love Swisher

[thestand]

I just had to laugh when we put Melky in in game 2 (or 3?) and he had a 3 pitch SO. :lol It makes it hard to remember when a lot of people thought he was the real deal. I mean, no one thought he was going to be consistently MLB level, but I don't think anyone was sitting here two years ago expecting this. Sad.

[mr. testaverde]

great game pitched by cc tonight. but i thought joba was due up, since he's their #5? anyone have insight on this?

[thestand]

They wanted CC to pitch on regular rest. Joba pitches tomorrow, and the rotation becomes CC/Joba/Wang/Burnett/Pettitte until Joba's next day off because of his innings limits this year.

Schedule:

Sat, 4/11 at Royals Sabathia
Sun, 4/12 at Royals Chamberlain
Mon, 4/13 at Rays Wang
Tue, 4/14 at Rays Burnett
Wed, 4/15 at Rays Pettitte
Thu, 4/16 Indians Sabathia
Fri, 4/17 Indians Chamberlain
Sat, 4/18 Indians Wang
Sun, 4/19 Indians Burnett
Mon, 4/20 Athletics Pettitte
Tue, 4/21 Athletics Sabathia
Wed, 4/22 Athletics Chamberlain

[mr. testaverde]

gotcha. thanks!

[hbktonyb]

Basically no matter what, CC will probably pitch on the 5th day. He kinda has a rubber arm.

Quotes like this are quickly making Swish one of my favorites:

“Get to hit in the three-hole for the New York Yankees! I was real excited about that,” said Swisher, who was acquired in an offseason trade with the Chicago White Sox. “This just feels great. I’m coming to the ballpark every day with the mindset I want to do whatever I can to help the team.”

[stayorleave83]

There is a reason why McPherson is unemployed.

Ransom is not an everyday player. He's a utility/bench guy.

I think that is even pushing it. Maybe if he hit north of .100 I'd agree. But seriously, I agree with you.

[stayorleave83]

“Get to hit in the three-hole for the New York Yankees! I was real excited about that,” said Swisher, who was acquired in an offseason trade with the Chicago White Sox. “This just feels great. I’m coming to the ballpark every day with the mindset I want to do whatever I can to help the team.”

We haven't had fire on this team in a while. Good fit.

[hbktonyb]

Winable game today...damnit

[Trippin4136]

Terrible loss today.

Girardi completely over-managed the 8th inning.

[malarks26]

Terrible loss today.

Girardi completely over-managed the 8th inning.

Yup, he really fucked that one up.

I hope someone beats the shit out of Phil Coke BTW. :violent

[hbktonyb]

Terrible loss today.

Girardi completely over-managed the 8th inning.

Yes, he did. One of the reasons I am not a fan of his...yet

[Crush086]

The change in my pocket > Cody Ransom's BA

Good stuff.

[Ascf33]

Cano, Posada and Swish are awesome.

[thestand]

As far as I'm concerned, we're tied for first right now. Baltimore isn't as bad as they were last year, but there's no way they're this year's Rays. And Toronto is legitimately awful. So being tied with the Rays and one ahead of Boston isn't bad for the first week of the season.

[hbktonyb]

As far as I'm concerned, we're tied for first right now. Baltimore isn't as bad as they were last year, but there's no way they're this year's Rays. And Toronto is legitimately awful. So being tied with the Rays and one ahead of Boston isn't bad for the first week of the season.

Too early to even look.

AKA I still check the standings everyday :monkey

[Crush086]

Been gone all weekend.

Good to see CC bounce back after the dismal first start, and hopefully Andy can keep it coming like he did the other day. That was surprising.

[hbktonyb]

Been gone all weekend.

Good to see CC bounce back after the dismal first start, and hopefully Andy can keep it coming like he did the other day. That was surprising.

Nah. Its Andy

[Lcsulla]

I think it is pathetic that I can go on another week long vacation for the same price as two decent tickets now..

[hbktonyb]

^It really is ridiculous. I mean you can buy seats btwn the bases, field level, right now on ticketmaster. Doesn't that tell the Yankees something??

[hbktonyb]

Another reason why I do not like Girardi...Yanks are down 4-0 in the 2nd against Kazmir. We all know the rays have a speedy team and Posada may struggle this year throwing out runners. And he elects to pitch out not once, but twice, making the count 2-0...and Wang eventually walks him. Terrible job by Joe.

And Wang looks terrible again.

[crashintome202]

doesnt matter what girardi does wang blew the game. i know it takes him a while to warm up but hes never this bad. the warm weather cant come soon enough

[hbktonyb]

doesnt matter what girardi does wang blew the game. i know it takes him a while to warm up but hes never this bad. the warm weather cant come soon enough

Well I know that. My point is I can't stand when Girardi overmanages. No need to pitch out...twice in a row.

[thebestauntie]

Okay, when did Jason Giambi become an Oakland Athletic?! :eek :confused :ugh

[hbktonyb]

I think he signed in Feb

[thebestauntie]

Man I've missed a lot! I didn't know Nomar was playing for the A's either!

[Number27]

Nick Swisher came out and pitched. Wow.

[hbktonyb]

why did swisher pitch an inning and how did he strike someone out?

[thestand]

Because he's a True Yankee. Molina wasn't even putting down signs, and Swisher was shaking him off. :lol The Swish is the best.

[Crush086]

why did swisher pitch an inning and how did he strike someone out?
When your starter goes a whopping 1 innings, relief gets thin near the end.

Whoo boy! Wang has 2 starts, and a grand 4.2 innings pitched thus far this season. He's killing it this year.

[hbktonyb]

Swisher can do ANYTHING. I heard he is catching today and managing tomorrow. I love the Swish

[stayorleave83]

Swish brings more to the team everyday.

[hbktonyb]

Swish's future:

2009 - 48 home runs, .320 BA, world champion
2015 - Locks up his 5th championship w/ the Yankees
2016-2020 - 4 Cy young awards
2021 - Manager of the Yankees'
2030 - 9 successful years as manager. Buys team from steinbrenner.
2035 - Yankee Stadium renamed 'Swisher Sweet Stadium'
2050 - Swisher passes away, New York Yankees renamed New York Swishers
3 days later...Swisher rises from the dead, hits 100 home runs

[Ascf33]

Silver Slugger, MVP, Cy Young, Comeback Player of the Year, and Rolaids Relief award in the same year? I think so.

[hbktonyb]

Silver Slugger, MVP, Cy Young, Comeback Player of the Year, and Rolaids Relief award in the same year? I think so.

Don't forget his Emmy Award for his role in 24 as an even badder ass Jack Bauer. Oh, and his Pulitzer Prize.

[thebestauntie]

Who's loving this season so far? I know I am! :BANG :BANG

[DMBfan41]

I'll take the Swish over Coke anyday

[DMBfan41]

I'll take the Swish over Coke anyday

[crashintome202]

he gives zito a run for his money velocity wise lol

[Crush086]

Burnett has a no-no going after 6 innings and 77 pitches.

[Hanlon421]

atta boy Crawford...

[crashintome202]

didnt get to see tonights game and it looks like i missed a good one. burnett going 8 innings giving up just 2 runs and striking out 9.

[scrock25]

Effing fantastic game last night.....If only Wang could regain his confidence, we'd have something special.

[Ascf33]

Burnett pitched a hell of a game.

[jmudmbphan]

wow swisher is on a tear...and bruney?? man, he looks exactly like I was hoping he'd turn out...this could be a great year..

[pathetic]

wow swisher is on a tear...and bruney?? man, he looks exactly like I was hoping he'd turn out...this could be a great year..

Kenny Williams is having a fit about swish i bet :lol

[RhodyDMBFan]

So did AJ Burnett and Chien Ming Wang switch bodies in spring training?

[Crush086]

No, Ian Kennedy and Wang switched.

[Number27]

Burnett pitched a hell of a game.
Good for my roto fantasy team. :thumbsup

[scrock25]

atta boy Crawford...

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Tuesday’s American League games
• Athletics 6, Red Sox 5(12)
• Yankees 7, Rays 2

American League
Eastern Division W L Pct GB Home Road Streak Last 10 games Bat Avg ERA
Baltimore 6 2 .750 - 4-2 2-0 Won 2 6-2 .295 5.92
Toronto 6 3 .667 0.5 3-1 3-2 Lost 1 6-3 .303 4.63
New York 4 4 .500 2.0 0-0 4-4 Won 1 4-4 .269 5.16
Tampa Bay 4 4 .500 2.0 1-1 3-3 Lost 1 4-4 .285 4.70
Boston 2 6 .250 4.0 1-2 1-4 Lost 3 2-6 .237 5.40

[Crush086]

^
That's what I've been rubbing in their faces the past couple of days.

It excites me every time I see it.

[Trippin4136]

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, 12:55 p.m.: Nothing official yet, but the word is that Xavier Nady will need surgery and miss the season.

UPDATE, 1:47 p.m.: We just spoke to Nady. He didn’t want to say too much until he sees the team doctor in NYC tomorrow. But he indicated that the MRI showed a tear and surgery will be needed.

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[Hanlon421]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Tuesday’s American League games
• Athletics 6, Red Sox 5(12)
• Yankees 7, Rays 2

American League
Eastern Division W L Pct GB Home Road Streak Last 10 games Bat Avg ERA
Baltimore 6 2 .750 - 4-2 2-0 Won 2 6-2 .295 5.92
Toronto 6 3 .667 0.5 3-1 3-2 Lost 1 6-3 .303 4.63
New York 4 4 .500 2.0 0-0 4-4 Won 1 4-4 .269 5.16
Tampa Bay 4 4 .500 2.0 1-1 3-3 Lost 1 4-4 .285 4.70
Boston 2 6 .250 4.0 1-2 1-4 Lost 3 2-6 .237 5.40

My comment had nothing to do with who won the game, and it had nothing to do with the standings a WEEK AND A HALF into the season. I can tell you if the roles were reversed, I wouldnt be posting standings daily, because I know it's a WEEK AND A HALF into the season. But hey, to each their own I guess.

My Crawford comment had to do with breaking up Burnett's no-no.

It's a week and a half into the season...I find it hilarious that Yankees fans are acting as though the season is over. I realize that you guys want to win the division, but with the way you act, it's like all you care about is finishing ahead of Boston.....

[thestand]

It's a week and a half into the season...I find it hilarious that Yankees fans are acting as though the season is over. I realize that you guys want to win the division, but with the way you act, it's like all you care about is finishing ahead of Boston.....
We do. If we finish ahead of Boston, we're in the playoffs. It's that easy. The AL East will get the wild card, so as long as we beat either the Rays or the Sawx, that's all we need. And which is a better rivalry to continue, the 100 year one, or the one with a team that has 1 solid season under their belt? :lol