2007 Yankees

Champagne Breakfast

Allie wrote:

http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/on-the-day-after-a-subdued-scene-at-yankee-stadium/index.html?hp


A-Rod can't even pack his own box!? Oy.

In his defense actually; If I were Arod I would not show up today either. He would be bombarded and harassed about his future and the series.

Fighting Hellfish

just heard on the radio that Boras, if ARod does opt out, will be looking for a 12 year deal. 12 freaking years? please. If he stays, fine (only if he does not opt out). If he goes, fine, see ya. The only problem I'll have is if he opts out ,andthen they throw money at him. That will really piss me off.

Allie

Champagne Breakfast wrote:

In his defense actually; If I were Arod I would not show up today either. He would be bombarded and harassed about his future and the series.

true
good point

stickboy

Allie wrote:

Oh NO! Ugh. Mean, just mean.

I was happy to see the Sox fans get a World Series, it was such a historical, incredible moment. It was surreal, it was like you couldn't believe you were watching it. I saw the last out.

indeed. you just look at something like that as a baseball fan and you're like wow..just the way they did from the yankee series too.

Fighting Hellfish

Allie wrote:

http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/on-the-day-after-a-subdued-scene-at-yankee-stadium/index.html?hp


A-Rod can't even pack his own box!? Oy.

I like this guy's response:

6.October 9th,
2007
3:25 pm As a Korean-American living in New York since September 2006, I had supported the Yankees in vain with my all heart. I may have to change my blazers with logos either “Diamondbacke” which are superior and better, or “Rockies” which score much better than Yankees.

— Posted by Chris

whoa, be careful buddy. wait for the bandwagons to slow down before jumping off of one and on to the other. You could get hurt.

stickboy

Fighting Hellfish wrote:

just heard on the radio that Boras, if ARod does opt out, will be looking for a 12 year deal. 12 freaking years? please. If he stays, fine (only if he does not opt out). If he goes, fine, see ya. The only problem I'll have is if he opts out ,andthen they throw money at him. That will really piss me off.

yea 300 million plus theyre looking for

its just ridiculous

Fighting Hellfish

I really hope he gets that 12 years, 300 million plus he's looking for, and it's Texas all over again. The team spent so much on him they can't afford any pitching and they suck, and he begs to get out of there after just 3 years again.

stickboy

Fighting Hellfish wrote:

I like this guy's response:

6.October 9th,
2007
3:25 pm As a Korean-American living in New York since September 2006, I had supported the Yankees in vain with my all heart. I may have to change my blazers with logos either “Diamondbacke” which are superior and better, or “Rockies” which score much better than Yankees.

— Posted by Chris

whoa, be careful buddy. wait for the bandwagons to slow down before jumping off of one and on to the other. You could get hurt.

hahahha
ok pearl jammers fess up
whos the one that posted this one?:


7.October 9th,
2007
3:26 pm Steinbrennar will treat Joe Torre with the same shameful manner that he treated Yogi Berra and Buck Showalter and Bob Lemen. Steinbrenner won’t blame himself that he did not make a deal to bring Josh Beckett to the Yankees. The Red Sox made the deal and Beckett won the division and series for the Sox. It’s easier for Steinbrennar, like most bullies who inherited lots of money and always had it easy, to blame his subordinates and employees. So Steinbrenner will forget all the accomplishments that Joe has and discard him the way he does everybody else. After he ignominiously fired Yogi, he waited twenty years and then said Yogi could come to an old timers game and collect a plaque and a trophy. Expect Hank Steinbrenner to invite Jo to an old timers game in 2019. Hank Steinbrenner is like a man who was born on third base and thinks he hit a triple.

— Posted by Fred Grubnik

Allie

stickboy wrote:

hahahha
ok pearl jammers fess up
whos the one that posted this one?:


7.October 9th,
2007
3:26 pm Steinbrennar will treat Joe Torre with the same shameful manner that he treated Yogi Berra and Buck Showalter and Bob Lemen. Steinbrenner won’t blame himself that he did not make a deal to bring Josh Beckett to the Yankees. The Red Sox made the deal and Beckett won the division and series for the Sox. It’s easier for Steinbrennar, like most bullies who inherited lots of money and always had it easy, to blame his subordinates and employees. So Steinbrenner will forget all the accomplishments that Joe has and discard him the way he does everybody else. After he ignominiously fired Yogi, he waited twenty years and then said Yogi could come to an old timers game and collect a plaque and a trophy. Expect Hank Steinbrenner to invite Jo to an old timers game in 2019. Hank Steinbrenner is like a man who was born on third base and thinks he hit a triple.

— Posted by Fred Grubnik

lol
it wasn't me!

chipboy

I don't care how much Steinbrenner spends. I really have no other use for his money anyway. No matter how much you spend or don't spend things happen in the playoffs that you can't buy your way through. Bugs for instance. Fans interfering. Blown calls. Whatever. A-Rod had a great year. He didn't play any worse than any other Yankee in the playoffs. Why wouldn't you want him back next year? I say give him Steinbrenner's money and let him finish his career in NY. He'll hit 400 more home runs for us and sooner or later a World Series.

Poncier

stickboy wrote:

hahahha
ok pearl jammers fess up
whos the one that posted this one?:


7.October 9th,
2007
3:26 pm Steinbrennar will treat Joe Torre with the same shameful manner that he treated Yogi Berra and Buck Showalter and Bob Lemen. Steinbrenner won’t blame himself that he did not make a deal to bring Josh Beckett to the Yankees. The Red Sox made the deal and Beckett won the division and series for the Sox. It’s easier for Steinbrennar, like most bullies who inherited lots of money and always had it easy, to blame his subordinates and employees. So Steinbrenner will forget all the accomplishments that Joe has and discard him the way he does everybody else. After he ignominiously fired Yogi, he waited twenty years and then said Yogi could come to an old timers game and collect a plaque and a trophy. Expect Hank Steinbrenner to invite Jo to an old timers game in 2019. Hank Steinbrenner is like a man who was born on third base and thinks he hit a triple.

— Posted by Fred Grubnik

Fred Grubnik is the pseudonym Ashton Kutcher uses when he stays in hotel rooms while travelling/filming on location.

Plus the excellent spelling of names like Steinbrennar and Lemen is a dead give away.

xavier mcdaniel

Don Mattingly had some interesting things to say. One of the things he said was that whoever replaces Torre is like replacing John Wooden. Wooden left UCLA in 1975 and the program has won one title since and that took 20 years. Obviously professional sports are different than the colleges as one game doesn't decide the title but it is a valid point and something that people in their right mind should consider.

Torre's in-game managing might not be the greatest but his handling of people and treating them with respect went a long way to all these playoff berths. Mattingly would probably be the same way when the time comes but whoever it is if they don't make the playoffs in Year One then will Steinbrenner and anyone realize that hey, 12 straight seasons with the playoffs isn't too shabby?

Hawkshore

Allie wrote:

http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/on-the-day-after-a-subdued-scene-at-yankee-stadium/index.html?hp


A-Rod can't even pack his own box!? Oy.

Why should he.......he makes $25 Mil a year..... I'm sure A Rod is just doing his part by ensuring the little people have a job!

xavier mcdaniel

Hawkshore wrote:

Why should he.......he makes $25 Mil a year..... I'm sure A Rod is just doing his part by ensuring the little people have a job!

that's what clubhouse guys do and they're tipped very well by most players.

Allie

Hawkshore wrote:

Why should he.......he makes $25 Mil a year..... I'm sure A Rod is just doing his part by ensuring the little people have a job!

"little people"? Ugh

Allie

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

that's what clubhouse guys do and they're tipped very well by most players.

just b/c you make that much money doesn't mean you should spend it on not packing your own things, it's not like he was moving out of his mansion and going to Alaska for the summer!

stickboy

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

Don Mattingly had some interesting things to say. One of the things he said was that whoever replaces Torre is like replacing John Wooden. Wooden left UCLA in 1975 and the program has won one title since and that took 20 years. Obviously professional sports are different than the colleges as one game doesn't decide the title but it is a valid point and something that people in their right mind should consider.

Torre's in-game managing might not be the greatest but his handling of people and treating them with respect went a long way to all these playoff berths. Mattingly would probably be the same way when the time comes but whoever it is if they don't make the playoffs in Year One then will Steinbrenner and anyone realize that hey, 12 straight seasons with the playoffs isn't too shabby?

thas my biggest concern. Praying we dont rever to the coaching carousel days of way back then. And if we dont make the playoffs the 1st yr under new coach what happens then? Does shit fall apart or do we stick to a plan?

xavier mcdaniel

Allie wrote:

just b/c you make that much money doesn't mean you should spend it on not packing your own things, it's not like he was moving out of his mansion and going to Alaska for the summer!

I'm sure the hundred dollar bills and checks from the players are fine for these clubhouse guys.

Hawkshore

Allie wrote:

"little people"? Ugh

Come on as X said he probably tipped the club house guy handsomely! .....I bet A-Rod even through in an autographed picture for him!

xavier mcdaniel

i've definitely seen it. if a player is willing to slip me a hundred dollar bill, i'll get him some burgers and fries from mcdonalds.

Allie

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

I'm sure the hundred dollar bills and checks from the players are fine for these clubhouse guys.

I'm sure that is true but
I am of the opinion that men should carry their own boxes and clean out their own lockers

now if he was moving out his apt or his house, that's different.

how was it being at the game last night?

Allie

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

i've definitely seen it. if a player is willing to slip me a hundred dollar bill, i'll get him some burgers and fries from mcdonalds.

....never mind

xavier mcdaniel

Allie wrote:

I am of the opinion that men should carry their own boxes and clean out their own lockers

now if he was moving out his apt or his house, that's different.

to each their own, it's been that way for years and clubhouse/locker room attendants don't seem to mind.

stickboy

fuck yea..if I ever had a job in the yankee clubhouse?
I wouldnt give a shit if I made minimum wage!

or a stickboy for the rangers at msg!

Allie

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

to each their own, it's been that way for years and clubhouse/locker room attendants don't seem to mind.

I'm sure they don't, that's just the way I see it

how was it being at the game? What was the vibe? You think Joe is done?

Allie

stickboy wrote:

fuck yea..if I ever had a job in the yankee clubhouse?
I wouldnt give a shit if I made minimum wage!

or a stickboy for the rangers at msg!

I don't disagree
alls I'm saying is I think men should carry their own boxes! Geesh

I would work for Yankee Stadium too. I sent a resume for a job a while back, I forget what it was...something with communications
Needless to say I didn't get it :(

You know they have a private room for wedding receptions?

wait what is a stick boy? Like you carry the guys' sticks?

xavier mcdaniel

Allie wrote:

I'm sure they don't, that's just the way I see it

how was it being at the game? What was the vibe? You think Joe is done?

it was still cool, a playoff game. i did have to watch the final few innings in the basement workroom because the wireless connection sucks in the loge press seating.

i hate to think steinbrenner's massive ego is going to dicate joe's fate, so i hope i'm wrong when i say i think it's over.

NCBRI

Wow, nothing worse than the day after a season ender like this. How many days till pitchers and catchers report? :(

Gonna be the most interesting offseason I can remember. I believe Joe should be offered the chance to come back. If he doesn't return, it should be because he's ready to hang em up. As classy as he is and as much as he has done in leading this team to victory after victory during his tenure, he deserves that much.

So many decisions to make and they all wont be in Cashman's hands. Pettitte will decide if he wants to come back. I sure hope he does. Along with Jeter, Mo, and Posada he is the heart of this team. Hell, he probably shoulda started Game 1. Same thing with A-Rod. If he wants to play in NY then he will.

Next year's rotation: Wang, Pettitte, Hughes, Kenedy and that's where the question marks begin. The Yanks keep saying Joba will be a starter and I hope they stick to that. They have also said that he may start next year in AAA developing those other pitches more until he is ready to start at this level. Can they find a taker for Moose or will he be the defacto 5th starter until Joba is ready?

Speaking of bullpen..........assuming Mo doesn't retire, who out there will be dependable other than Viz? I think that this is the biggest offseason need right here. This also makes me a little scared that the organization may rethink their stance on Joba and give in to the temptation of making him the full time set up guy/future closer.

Will they resign Abreu?

Can they get something for Damon?

They HAVE to resign Posada and Mo and talk Andy into returning.

So many questions, but I'll be looking forward to watching the youth on this team. Cano should continue to develop into the future batting champ that he will become. Andy Phillips having the opportunity to be a full time 1B. Seeing Hughes, Kennedy, and Joba develop into the nucleus of the next dynasty, and seeing Melky win a gold glove if he doesn't break something sliding into 1B.



Good luck to the Indians. I really like the way they are built for the playoffs. Good defense and pitching and they have clutch hitting and play fundamental baseball. That's how you win championships. That's how the Yanks used to win championships and that's how they will win them in the future.

Allie

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

it was still cool, a playoff game. i did have to watch the final few innings in the basement workroom because the wireless connection sucks in the loge press seating.

i hate to think steinbrenner's massive ego is going to dicate joe's fate, so i hope i'm wrong when i say i think it's over.

the basement? Oh no. Is there a window?


I think you're right actually.

stickboy

Allie wrote:

I don't disagree
alls I'm saying is I think men should carry their own boxes! Geesh

I would work for Yankee Stadium too. I sent a resume for a job a while back, I forget what it was...something with communications
Needless to say I didn't get it :(

You know they have a private room for wedding receptions?

wait what is a stick boy? Like you carry the guys' sticks?

nah I had no idea about the wedding reception room!

yea they take care of every players hockey sticks, the curves, taping up, arranging on the bench, etc.
That or working in hockey or the NY rangers in any sort of capacity would be my dream...and money would never even be an issue. I'll take whatever they wanna pay me