Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Phenomenal. I get to listen to Vin Scully call it too. Sports does not get better.
Lucky. At least Singleton is calling the game.
OVERBAY!!
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
TAMPA, Fla. -- The way Buck Showalter sees it, Alex Rodriguez's possible suspension would mean that the New York Yankees would end up with Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters in two years.
If Rodriguez is suspended for all of next season, the Yankees would not have to pay the embattled slugger's $25 million salary for 2014. The unpaid money would not count against the luxury tax and revenue sharing, which would make it much easier for the Yankees to fall under team owner Hal Steinbrenner's goal of a $189 million payroll for 2014.
Showalter, the Baltimore Orioles' manager, told USA Today Sports that if commissioner Bud Selig suspends Rodriguez, it is unfair that the Yankees would benefit financially.
"If Bud lets them get away with that, they're under the luxury tax," the Orioles manager told USA Today. "If they can reset, they can spend again, and I guarantee you in two years Matt Wieters is in New York."
If the Yankees fell beneath the $189 million limit next season, they would significantly increase their luxury tax savings under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
The Yankees would be subject to a 50 percent luxury tax if their payroll was over the $189 million threshold. But if they were under $189 million, the Yankees' luxury tax would roll back to 17 percent, making it easier for them to be free spenders.
The 27-year-old Wieters, who will be eligible for free agency after the 2015 season, is batting .239 with 14 home runs and 49 RBIs this year.
Buck loves to hear himself talk, doesn't he? He's probably still bitter that he was fired from the Yankees.
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Buck loves to hear himself talk, doesn't he? He's probably still bitter that he was fired from the Yankees.
Maybe if he gave Strawberry a start in the 95 playoffs instead of sticking w/ Dion James & Randy Verlarde.. :fp:
Who the hell is Dion James?
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
A friend of mine has been working on the new Fox Sports 1 channel. He said they will be airing a special on Mariano Rivera's final season at the conclusion of this season. (Obviously)... They have full access to him from Spring Training throughout the season. Should be an interesting peak into the life of Mo, since he is such a private person and doesn't allow many into his world.
My thoughts on the Arod pending suspension... Kind of goes with Showalter's rant, but different.
The Yankees should still have to feel the pain of the stupid deal the gave to Arod. Arod's salary should not count against the salary cap while he is suspended, but the Yankees should be forced by MLB to pay the salary Arod would have received to the RBI charity that brings baseball to places where it is not affordable. This way the team doesn't get screwed over with the salary cap, the owners still feel the pinch of their stupidity, and the game is helping kids in poor neighborhoods that would not have the opportunity otherwise.
My thoughts on the Arod pending suspension... Kind of goes with Showalter's rant, but different.
The Yankees should still have to feel the pain of the stupid deal the gave to Arod. Arod's salary should not count against the salary cap while he is suspended, but the Yankees should be forced by MLB to pay the salary Arod would have received to the RBI charity that brings baseball to places where it is not affordable. This way the team doesn't get screwed over with the salary cap, the owners still feel the pinch of their stupidity, and the game is helping kids in poor neighborhoods that would not have the opportunity otherwise.
So is this just for the yanks or should every team in the same situation be required to do the same.
My thoughts on the Arod pending suspension... Kind of goes with Showalter's rant, but different.
The Yankees should still have to feel the pain of the stupid deal the gave to Arod. Arod's salary should not count against the salary cap while he is suspended, but the Yankees should be forced by MLB to pay the salary Arod would have received to the RBI charity that brings baseball to places where it is not affordable. This way the team doesn't get screwed over with the salary cap, the owners still feel the pinch of their stupidity, and the game is helping kids in poor neighborhoods that would not have the opportunity otherwise.
So is this just for the yanks or should every team in the same situation be required to do the same.
I'm a Yankees fan, so I was only thinking that far... But now that you ask, why not make them donate the money to the RBI program? Investing in the future of the sport isn't such a bad idea.
I rather they donate to the resign cano fund, the yanks give more than their share to charity and always have.
If Arod is suspended for the entire '14 season it will be difficult for any team to sign Cano away.
I'm know the Yanks are very charitable, but I think they should still feel the sting of the contract and not get a temporary financial reprieve. Gotta wonder how much the Yankees front office was working with MLB in this case... Personally I wouldn't mind seeing Arod getting the ban for life that Selig has threatened, even though that won't happen.
Comments
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Phenomenal. I get to listen to Vin Scully call it too. Sports does not get better.
OVERBAY!!
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
After two absolutely repulsive swings
Good win
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
TAMPA, Fla. -- The way Buck Showalter sees it, Alex Rodriguez's possible suspension would mean that the New York Yankees would end up with Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters in two years.
If Rodriguez is suspended for all of next season, the Yankees would not have to pay the embattled slugger's $25 million salary for 2014. The unpaid money would not count against the luxury tax and revenue sharing, which would make it much easier for the Yankees to fall under team owner Hal Steinbrenner's goal of a $189 million payroll for 2014.
Showalter, the Baltimore Orioles' manager, told USA Today Sports that if commissioner Bud Selig suspends Rodriguez, it is unfair that the Yankees would benefit financially.
"If Bud lets them get away with that, they're under the luxury tax," the Orioles manager told USA Today. "If they can reset, they can spend again, and I guarantee you in two years Matt Wieters is in New York."
If the Yankees fell beneath the $189 million limit next season, they would significantly increase their luxury tax savings under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
The Yankees would be subject to a 50 percent luxury tax if their payroll was over the $189 million threshold. But if they were under $189 million, the Yankees' luxury tax would roll back to 17 percent, making it easier for them to be free spenders.
The 27-year-old Wieters, who will be eligible for free agency after the 2015 season, is batting .239 with 14 home runs and 49 RBIs this year.
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Maybe if he gave Strawberry a start in the 95 playoffs instead of sticking w/ Dion James & Randy Verlarde.. :fp:
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Exactly!
I think "Seinfeld" foresaw the future for Buck.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV-GJ9iNX8g
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
The Yankees should still have to feel the pain of the stupid deal the gave to Arod. Arod's salary should not count against the salary cap while he is suspended, but the Yankees should be forced by MLB to pay the salary Arod would have received to the RBI charity that brings baseball to places where it is not affordable. This way the team doesn't get screwed over with the salary cap, the owners still feel the pinch of their stupidity, and the game is helping kids in poor neighborhoods that would not have the opportunity otherwise.
So is this just for the yanks or should every team in the same situation be required to do the same.
I'm a Yankees fan, so I was only thinking that far... But now that you ask, why not make them donate the money to the RBI program? Investing in the future of the sport isn't such a bad idea.
If Arod is suspended for the entire '14 season it will be difficult for any team to sign Cano away.
I'm know the Yanks are very charitable, but I think they should still feel the sting of the contract and not get a temporary financial reprieve. Gotta wonder how much the Yankees front office was working with MLB in this case... Personally I wouldn't mind seeing Arod getting the ban for life that Selig has threatened, even though that won't happen.
Word. I would be happy with 2 series wins. But yeah, time for the big man to be the big man