2013 MLB Playoffs Thread

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Didn't even know the playoffs were on till right now lol anyways Braves right now losing 6-3 to St. Louis and the Rangers play in about an hour.

[WPBCowboysFan]

Looks like replacement umps made that infield fly call. :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2:

Love the fans tossing stuff on the field!

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Looks like replacement umps made that infield fly call. :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2:

Love the fans tossing stuff on the field!

Lol that was horrible.

[dexternjack]

A real bad call, wasn't even close to an infield fly. I don't like the one-game playoff, make it a best of three at least then move on to the normal playoffs.

[WPBCowboysFan]

The Braves have been a terrible post season team for years. This bad call will just give them another excuse.

[dexternjack]

The Braves have been a terrible post season team for years. This bad call will just give them another excuse.
Believe me, I don't feel sorry for them. I am a Mets fan, kind of laughing here.

[WPBCowboysFan]

Believe me, I don't feel sorry for them. I am a Mets fan, kind of laughing here.

I hate the Braves. No pity at ll!

[jimmy40]

seeing as though Atlanta only has about 12,000 fans that actually come to games I'd say the people throwing stuff aren't really baseball fans.

[Jammer]

I hate the Braves. No pity at ll!

So, if you don't like the team it's okay if they get screwed on bad calls?

[jimmy40]

makeup call, Chipper wasn't even running to first.

[TheCoolFan]

So easy for the Orioles...already 1-0. Only one more year of the Michael Young Era, his time is just running out

[Muhast]

Chipper was my baseball idol growing up. Going to really miss him. We left like 10 runners on though and had 3 errors. The call was absolutely horrible. Would had bases loaded with McCann up and 1 out. Could have changed the whole game but we will never know. Not proud of my city though. It was entertaining to throw trash but it went on too long

[WPBCowboysFan]

So, if you don't like the team it's okay if they get screwed on bad calls?

The Braves choke all the time in the post season. I dont pity them or their fans because they will just use it as an excuse.

[Hoofbite]

Horrid call.

The call is so late it's almost embarrassing.

Pretty terrible way to have a 162 game season end.

[Numbers921]

seeing as though Atlanta only has about 12,000 fans that actually come to games I'd say the people throwing stuff aren't really baseball fans.
They average pretty close to 30,000, but let's not bring facts into this.

[Numbers921]

Chipper was my baseball idol growing up. Going to really miss him. We left like 10 runners on though and had 3 errors. The call was absolutely horrible. Would had bases loaded with McCann up and 1 out. Could have changed the whole game but we will never know. Not proud of my city though. It was entertaining to throw trash but it went on too long

They should STILL be throwing trash.

[jimmy40]

They average pretty close to 30,000, but let's not bring facts into this.no way in hell that many are in the stadium, no way in hell.

[Rogah]

I've always hated the fact that the infield fly rule gives an automatic out no matter what happens. I believe part of the infield fly rule should be that the infielder - or in this case outfielder (!) - should have to actually catch the ball or else the batter is awarded 1st base and all runners are awarded an advancement of 1 base.

I never imagined that my little rule suggestion would have saved MLB from this debacle.

[Hoofbite]

no way in hell that many are in the stadium, no way in hell.

Looks to be so.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/attendance

[Hoofbite]

I've always hated the fact that the infield fly rule gives an automatic out no matter what happens. I believe part of the infield fly rule should be that the infielder - or in this case outfielder (!) - should have to actually catch the ball or else the batter is awarded 1st base and all runners are awarded an advancement of 1 base.

I never imagined that my little rule suggestion would have saved MLB from this debacle.

Damn, that is a decent proposal.

[Jammer]

I've always hated the fact that the infield fly rule gives an automatic out no matter what happens. I believe part of the infield fly rule should be that the infielder - or in this case outfielder (!) - should have to actually catch the ball or else the batter is awarded 1st base and all runners are awarded an advancement of 1 base.

I never imagined that my little rule suggestion would have saved MLB from this debacle.

The rule is actually a good rule when it's used correctly as it is 99.99% of the time. The runners on base are in a "no man's land" on an infield pop up. If the runners try to advance the infielder will catch the ball and double up the runner. If the runners don't try to advance then the fielder drops the ball and the runners are screwed because they are still sitting on base. It makes for an easy double play.

The problem with the call last night was it wasn't an infield fly ball even if the shortstop was callling for it, and even if it was the umpire should have called it immediately and not a split second before the ball fell between the two fielders.

[Jammer]

The Braves choke all the time in the post season. I dont pity them or their fans because they will just use it as an excuse.

That argument can easily be used against us Cowboys fans. The Cowboys have had more playoff meltdowns than the Braves have.

Of course, the Cowboys haven't made too many playoffs lately, so maybe it can't be used against us.

[Numbers921]

Looks to be so.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/attendance
People have no idea how big Turner Field is. It wasn't built for the Braves baseball team originally, but for the Olympics in Atlanta. There are certain times when attendance is low. If they're playing somebody like the Marlins or Padres where the other team has no fans and the Atlanta fans have little interest in seeing the Braves play that team, attendance is low. If they're playing like the Phillies, other relevant teams or there's a promotion like bobbleheads the stadium is packed. Over the course of the season it evens out. The Braves are owned by a media corporation. They set their payroll based on the revenue they bring in. A big part of that revenue is attendance. If they weren't actually drawing that many fans, they would absolutely have a smaller payroll.

[Risen Star]

I don't think that call was an issue. Here's why.

If you watch the replay, the infielder is going to make the play but retreats at the last moment thinking he heard the outfielder call for it. But what he actually heard was the infield fly rule called out by the ump. It happened at the exact same time.

So...if that call was never made, the infielder never mistakes it and simply catches the ball for the out.

It makes for a good excuse though for Braves fans.

[TheCoolFan]

And just like that, the clock might be striking midnight on the two Cinderella stories in the AL

[ABQCOWBOY]

Good game last night. Yankees pull it out in the 9th with a 5 run 9th inning. NY leads series 1-0.

Pettitte on the mound tonight vs Chen for the O's.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Another good game last night. O's managed to hold on for a 3-2 win and tie the series up 1-1. Now we go to NY for the final 3 games of the series. Wed. night it's Kuroda vs Gonzalez.

[WPBCowboysFan]

Pitching slightly favored for the O's in game 3. If the O's win game 3 I think they wrap it up in game 4 and take the series 3-1. Tillman probably pitches game 4. If it goes to game 5 anything can happen.

[Boys122]

Nah, the Yanks will finish off the O's in New York.

[WPBCowboysFan]

Nah, the Yanks will finish off the O's in New York.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/baltimore-orioles-have-new-york-yankees-yankee-stadium-right-where-they-want-them-alds-american-league-division-series-10091

[TheCoolFan]

Wow Ibanez just took over at the end! :bow:

[casmith07]

I don't think that call was an issue. Here's why.

If you watch the replay, the infielder is going to make the play but retreats at the last moment thinking he heard the outfielder call for it. But what he actually heard was the infield fly rule called out by the ump. It happened at the exact same time.

So...if that call was never made, the infielder never mistakes it and simply catches the ball for the out.

It makes for a good excuse though for Braves fans.

You're wrong.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Yankees win. :D

[Boys122]

I'd just like to thank the Phillies for letting go of a great clutch hitter in Raul Ibanez.

Anyone want Rodriguez? :)

[ABQCOWBOY]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/baltimore-orioles-have-new-york-yankees-yankee-stadium-right-where-they-want-them-alds-american-league-division-series-10091

Just can't ever tell for sure. I guess that old saying about "That's why you play them" rings true.

Great game all the way around. Both pitching staffs were masterful. Ibanez is just seeing the ball like no other right now.

[TheCoolFan]

What a chokejob by the Reds...the Giants looked like they were done and now they might take the NL!

[CanadianCowboysFan]

What a chokejob by the Reds...the Giants looked like they were done and now they might take the NL!

Orange cream rising to the top.

[Yeagermeister]

What a chokejob by the Reds...the Giants looked like they were done and now they might take the NL!

:bang2:

[TheCoolFan]

Damn the Tigers finished off the A's easily in game 5. And I thought the A's were gonna take it all the way :eek:

[bigdnlaca]

Even though each game went to game 5, I think MLB should never bring back the 2-3 format.

I didn't like it back in the 80s and part of the 90s and I don't like it now.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Great game again in NY. O's pulled it out and now it's on to game 5!

It's going to be great.

:)

[WPBCowboysFan]

A-Fraud sittin on the bench! :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2:

[TheCoolFan]

Yankees and CC just too strong today

[Sarge]

Yankees and CC just too strong today

Not over yet.....

[Sarge]

Not over yet.....

Now it is :)

[WPBCowboysFan]

Should have been over in 4 games but the O's (Jim Johnson) gave away game 3, and it cost them big time. Pitiful hitting by pretty much the entire team except for McClouth.

Both teams hit pretty poorly but it was still a good series to watch. Best series of all the Divisoin Series.

[BIGDen]

Theeeeeee Yankees win!!!!!! :)

[MichaelWinicki]

It will be interesting to see what they do with A-Rod during the Tiger's series.

[Misanthrope]

Anyone but the Yankees, please.

[BIGDen]

It will be interesting to see what they do with A-Rod during the Tiger's series.

I cannot stand A-Rod.

[Joshmil53]

It's going to be hell here if the cardinals lose

[Diogenes]

It's going to be hell here if the cardinals lose


Go N-A-T-S!

[Joshmil53]

Go N-A-T-S!

Well lol

[TheCoolFan]

Man I've got nothing but respect for the Cardinals. They're so smart at the plate...they're patient and know how to hold off on pitches to force a walk. If this was the Rangers, they would've swung on every first pitch and gotten out a long time ago

[Diogenes]

Well lol


He-he, I'm not a fan of either team. Just messing with you. Been a great game though!

[Jammer]

I'm glad I'm not a Nationals fan. How much of a kick in the gut is it when you're leading by 2 runs with 2 outs at the top of the 9th and then you give up 4 runs?

Wow.

[Joshmil53]

He-he, I'm not a fan of either team. Just messing with you. Been a great game though!

I don't even follow Baseball. It just sickens me how so many people in STL act like they're fans.

Regardless, well-played by the Cardinals, they didn't give up, unlike one team I know.

[Diogenes]

Man I've got nothing but respect for the Cardinals. They're so smart at the plate...they're patient and know how to hold off on pitches to force a walk. If this was the Rangers, they would've swung on every first pitch and gotten out a long time ago


For sure you have to give the Cardinals credit. Storen was either missing the strike zone completely or getting too much of it. You didn't see Sabathia getting that much of the plate in the ninth or walking guys.

[Diogenes]

I'm glad I'm not a Nationals fan. How much of a kick in the gut is it when you're leading by 2 runs with 2 outs at the top of the 9th and then you give up 4 runs?

Wow.


And 2 strikes against two different batters. OUCH!

[BTX]

Major melt down by the Nats I feel bad for those fans, oh wait no I don't they are likely Skins fans I love it.

[dexternjack]

I don't even follow Baseball. It just sickens me how so many people in STL act like they're fans.

Regardless, well-played by the Cardinals, they didn't give up, unlike one team I know.
I can't stand the Cards, but to be fair, that is probably the best baseball city. They have good fans that stick with them through thick and thin. It is a very well-run organization, not like my NY Mets :(

[MichaelWinicki]

Very impressive win by the Cards.

The Nats just blew it.

[TheCoolFan]

So many choke jobs in the playoffs so far :laugh2: Ibanez is unstoppable...talk about an MVP right now :bow:

Valverde such a choker, he's done.

[TheCoolFan]

Wow what a change in events! Now Jeter looks like he's out for the year and the Tigers bounce back. Actually ends up working better for them this way now

[WPBCowboysFan]

So many choke jobs in the playoffs so far :laugh2: Ibanez is unstoppable...talk about an MVP right now :bow:

Valverde such a choker, he's done.

It might be time for the 40 yr old RaaOol to pee in a cup.

[Biggems]

I dont really watch baseball anymore...the Astros have no one worth watching to be honest.....they have traded almost all of their known talent away.....I do like Altuve though, wait, is he still on the team? LOL....

I hate every other team in baseball, especially the Cards, Brewers, Braves, Mets, and Reds. I hate all American League teams.

That being said, even though I root against the Yankees every chance I get, I am a Derek Jeter fan. I love the way he plays the game. I love his leadership and clutchness. I would have loved to have had him in Houston with Biggio and Bagwell.....what an infield that would have been. This injury sucks.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Should have been over in 4 games but the O's (Jim Johnson) gave away game 3, and it cost them big time. Pitiful hitting by pretty much the entire team except for McClouth.

Both teams hit pretty poorly but it was still a good series to watch. Best series of all the Divisoin Series.

Look to me like the Yankees took it, not like the O's gave it away.

[WPBCowboysFan]

Look to me like the Yankees took it, not like the O's gave it away.

In game 5, yes. Game 3, nope. and even with the JJ meltdown in the 9th of game 1, the O's should have won it in 4.

Steroids weaken Jeters bones? :lmao2:

[TheCoolFan]

The Yankees are done! Count em out...losing 2 games and now Verlander up?

[ABQCOWBOY]

In game 5, yes. Game 3, nope. and even with the JJ meltdown in the 9th of game 1, the O's should have won it in 4.

Steroids weaken Jeters bones? :lmao2:

No. the O's lost fair and square. If the Yankees lose to Detroit, and it does look as if that's likely, it won't be because of any excuse. It won't be because of Jeter or whatever. It will be because the Tigers beat them. EOS

[WPBCowboysFan]

No. the O's lost fair and square. If the Yankees lose to Detroit, and it does look as if that's likely, it won't be because of any excuse. It won't be because of Jeter or whatever. It will be because the Tigers beat them. EOS

The Yankees have the same problem the Orioles had - bats. Pitching isnt bad, just no bats for the most part.

Look at game 1 in the ALCS. Was it the great Yankee bats? Or was it a choke job by the Detroit closer? Yankee bats in the ALDS and this series would clearly suggest a choke job by the Detroit pitcher. And that is giving it away - just like JJ did pitching for the Birds. The only taking was on what was given, EOS. The evidence is there.

[ABQCOWBOY]

The Yankees have the same problem the Orioles had - bats. Pitching isnt bad, just no bats for the most part.

Look at game 1 in the ALCS. Was it the great Yankee bats? Or was it a choke job by the Detroit closer? Yankee bats in the ALDS and this series would clearly suggest a choke job by the Detroit pitcher. And that is giving it away - just like JJ did pitching for the Birds. The only taking was on what was given, EOS. The evidence is there.

In your opinion. The Yankees have not been swinging hot bats, that's true but baseball is about more then hitting. It's pitching, defense and hitting. I make no excuses. It is what it is.

You, on the other hand, say here and now that the Yankees are not hitting but in the same breath say that the O's gave it away to a team that is what, not hitting?

The best team will win and the loser will go home. That's the way it is.

[WPBCowboysFan]

I
You, on the other hand, say here and now that the Yankees are not hitting but in the same breath say that the O's gave it away to a team that is what, not hitting?



Yes a team that is not hitting - then the closer LETS them hit by making poor pitches = CHOKE job by the pitcher. All the more evident by the fact that the Yankees are not hitting in other parts of the game.

That is difficult for you to fathom? If you watch the games its right there for all to see.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Yes a team that is not hitting - then the closer LETS them hit by making poor pitches = CHOKE job by the pitcher. All the more evident by the fact that the Yankees are not hitting in other parts of the game.

That is difficult for you to fathom? If you watch the games its right there for all to see.


The closer didn't "Let them hit." The closer made his pitches and what happened happened. Your team lost. That's what happened. They had a great season but they lost. Your team was never a great hitting team or a great pitching team the entire season. You played good defense and got timely hitting.

The Yankees were never a great hitting team this year either. They were a great power hitting team and were able to put up runs in bunches but I said this before the playoffs even started. Neither the O's nor the Yankees are a good bet to get to the World Series. Good pitching trumps good hitting and both teams have very average pitching IMO. They both rely on timely hitting and that's not a good bet in the playoffs.

You can see the O's let the Yankees win if it makes you feel better but in the end, the Yankees Beat the O's and that's how it is.

[juck]

Skankees losing at least helped with the Cowboy loss tee hee

[Boys122]

The Yankees are done! Count em out...losing 2 games and now Verlander up?

Yep, it's amazing the team just quit when Jeter got hurt. What are they going to do when he retires?

[ABQCOWBOY]

Yep, it's amazing the team just quit when Jeter got hurt. What are they going to do when he retires?

I think that the problem is not so much that the team quit when Jeter went down as much as it is the fact that Jeter is really the initiator of the Yankees offense. He is the guy who gets on base and starts things for them. I mean, yeah, he is their leader and that is a problem when he's not there but it's more then that I think. I think it's his bat that the Yankees miss.

Jeter hit .316 in the regular season and was hitting .333 in the post season before he went down. His OBP was .824 in the Post Season this year. The Yankees miss him in their offense, no question but I think it's more about his ability to set the table and provide timely hitting more then anything.


JMO

[StarBoyz83]

Well yankees are done so i dont care who wins lol. Probably cheer for tigers and cardinals

[WPBCowboysFan]

Well yankees are done so i dont care who wins lol. Probably cheer for tigers and cardinals

There not done yet. Unless of course the Tigers give something away.

A Tigers sweep would be ideal and the best thing that could happen for MLB fans all across the country.

[ABQCOWBOY]

There not done yet. Unless of course the Tigers give something away.

A Tigers sweep would be ideal and the best thing that could happen for MLB fans all across the country.

:laugh2:


Get over the Yankees WPB. Seriously, this is crazy.

[bigdnlaca]

I'm not a big fan of the Yankees (Dodger fan) but I feel bad for Ichiro.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

There not done yet. Unless of course the Tigers give something away.

A Tigers sweep would be ideal and the best thing that could happen for MLB fans all across the country.

Why would it be best for MLB fans all across the country?

[cowboyeric8]

I'm not a big fan of the Yankees (Dodger fan) but I feel bad for Ichiro.

Why? The guy is all about himself.

[bigdnlaca]

Why? The guy is all about himself.

Because he played for sucky teams while still being productive.

I would be about myself too in a way if the team I play with wasn't going to contend anytime soon.

[WPBCowboysFan]

Why? The guy is all about himself.

He's on the right team then. Just like Jeter.

[WPBCowboysFan]

:laugh2:


Get over the Yankees WPB. Seriously, this is crazy.

Whats crazy is expecting a bunch of self absorbed aging overpaid guys to come thru! :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2:

[WPBCowboysFan]

Why would it be best for MLB fans all across the country?

??????????????

You dont know?

No longer have to hear about them!

[juck]

Die Skankees Die haha

[ABQCOWBOY]

Whats crazy is expecting a bunch of self absorbed aging overpaid guys to come thru! :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2:

Yeah, cause it's never happened before right?


27 times

[TheCoolFan]

Bye bye Yankees.

[WPBCowboysFan]

Yeah, cause it's never happened before right?


27 times

But not this year! :)

Gonna be stuck at 27 for a while! :D

[juck]

Adios Yankee Scum!!! :p:

[WPBCowboysFan]

Adios Yankee Scum!!! :p:

Yep!

The O's pushed the old guys to the brink and they didnt have anything left.

It will be panic in the Bronx! :lmao2:

Bye Bye A-Fraud

Bye Bye Swisher

Bye Bye Granderson?

Skankees and Red Sux could be battling for the cellar in the AL East next year.

[Kangaroo]

Yep!

The O's pushed the old guys to the brink and they didnt have anything left.

It will be panic in the Bronx! :lmao2:

Bye Bye A-Fraud

Bye Bye Swisher

Bye Bye Granderson?

Skankees and Red Sux could be battling for the cellar in the AL East next year.

Except they are stuck with A fraud for 5 more years at what 20 million it shows how stupid the Yankees where paying a guy that much all the way into his 40's. I said it was stupid contract then and it is still a stupid contract 5 years later :lmao:. They where bidding against themselves and over payed

[Yeagermeister]

Yep!

The O's pushed the old guys to the brink and they didnt have anything left.

It will be panic in the Bronx! :lmao2:

Bye Bye A-Fraud

Bye Bye Swisher

Bye Bye Granderson?

Skankees and Red Sux could be battling for the cellar in the AL East next year.

Nah they'll just go out and buy a new team by July

[ABQCOWBOY]

But not this year! :)

Gonna be stuck at 27 for a while! :D

No, not this year but any given year, they could. Can't win em all. The better team won and I take my hat off to Detroit.

This year we won't win it. This year we go home and I am certain you understand that very well.

[WPBCowboysFan]

No, not this year but any given year, they could. Can't win em all. The better team won and I take my hat off to Detroit.

This year we won't win it. This year we go home and I am certain you understand that very well.

Yeah, but my team was predicted to win 69 games this season.

Next year look for the Orioles and Rays to be in the mix for the AL East crown. Blue Jays if healthy could possibly compete. Sux and Skanks will have issues. I dont know that the Skankees will be as fortunate as the Sux who had the idiot Dodgers take some bad contracts.

The panic in the Bronx will be fun to watch this offseason.

We might finally be seeing a restoration of the AL East and things returned to how they should be.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Yeah, but my team was predicted to win 69 games this season.

Next year look for the Orioles and Rays to be in the mix for the AL East crown. Blue Jays if healthy could possibly compete. Sux and Skanks will have issues. I dont know that the Skankees will be as fortunate as the Sux who had the idiot Dodgers take some bad contracts.

The panic in the Bronx will be fun to watch this offseason.

We might finally be seeing a restoration of the AL East and things returned to how they should be.

Tell you what. You continue to go with predictions and I will continue to enjoy results.

[juck]

Yeah, but my team was predicted to win 69 games this season.

Next year look for the Orioles and Rays to be in the mix for the AL East crown. Blue Jays if healthy could possibly compete. Sux and Skanks will have issues. I dont know that the Skankees will be as fortunate as the Sux who had the idiot Dodgers take some bad contracts.

The panic in the Bronx will be fun to watch this offseason.

We might finally be seeing a restoration of the AL East and things returned to how they should be.
Thei gonna try to sign Hambone,well good luck with that. they are strapped having to pay Afraud haha. I love it.

[ABQCOWBOY]

There is no hard cap in Baseball. If the Yankees wanted to, they could easily sign whomever they wanted. How bad to they want to? I don't know the answer to that but I do know this. The Yankees are not nearly in as bad a situation as you guys are making them out to be.

I don't know what the Yankees want to do with A Rod but I suspect they may wish to keep him. Now, I could be wrong there but lets say the Yankees did decide to move A Rod, I think they could. They could probably pick up part of his salary and trade him. A Rod is not done just yet. I could see a team like the Dodgers being interested in A Rod.

The Yankees have short term contracts with several of the current players on the rostere. Hiroki Kuroda (10 Mil), Andruw Jones (2 Mil), Raul Ibanez (1 Mil, Eric Chavez (900 K), Swisher (10 Mil), Pettitte (5.5 Mil) and Ichiro (17 Mil) are all FAs this season, unless the Yankees decide to bring them back. Jeter (17 Mil) and Mariano Rivera (15 Mil) may also not return. That right there is a significant chunk of change that could become available to the Yankees depending on moves.

I know all of you guys comfort yourselves with the idea that the Yankees are going to be screwed by the cap with no ability to make moves or sign players but that's simply not the case. The Yankees will be able to go get anybody they really want to in FA and probably not just one but a few guys if that is what they decide to do.

Remember, the Yankees still have Michael Pineda, who did not even play for them last year to match with CC, Hughes, Nova, Phelps and either Marianno or Soriano or both next year. Would not be surprised to see them keep Kuroda and Pettitte either and I would bet money that the Yankees will sign another big time arm in the off season. The Yankees still have Robbie Cano, Tex, Granderson, Martin and Brett Gardner coming back under contract.

You can tell yourself that the Yankee fans will be running crazy in the streets with panic or that we will not be in contention for a few years but the truth is that we will be in contention next year. We probably will be better next year then we were this year and we are, more then likely, going to sign more talent.

I love Baseball.

:)

[juck]

There is no hard cap in Baseball. If the Yankees wanted to, they could easily sign whomever they wanted. How bad to they want to? I don't know the answer to that but I do know this. The Yankees are not nearly in as bad a situation as you guys are making them out to be.

I don't know what the Yankees want to do with A Rod but I suspect they may wish to keep him. Now, I could be wrong there but lets say the Yankees did decide to move A Rod, I think they could. They could probably pick up part of his salary and trade him. A Rod is not done just yet. I could see a team like the Dodgers being interested in A Rod.

The Yankees have short term contracts with several of the current players on the rostere. Hiroki Kuroda (10 Mil), Andruw Jones (2 Mil), Raul Ibanez (1 Mil, Eric Chavez (900 K), Swisher (10 Mil), Pettitte (5.5 Mil) and Ichiro (17 Mil) are all FAs this season, unless the Yankees decide to bring them back. Jeter (17 Mil) and Mariano Rivera (15 Mil) may also not return. That right there is a significant chunk of change that could become available to the Yankees depending on moves.

I know all of you guys comfort yourselves with the idea that the Yankees are going to be screwed by the cap with no ability to make moves or sign players but that's simply not the case. The Yankees will be able to go get anybody they really want to in FA and probably not just one but a few guys if that is what they decide to do.

Remember, the Yankees still have Michael Pineda, who did not even play for them last year to match with CC, Hughes, Nova, Phelps and either Marianno or Soriano or both next year. Would not be surprised to see them keep Kuroda and Pettitte either and I would bet money that the Yankees will sign another big time arm in the off season. The Yankees still have Robbie Cano, Tex, Granderson, Martin and Brett Gardner coming back under contract.

You can tell yourself that the Yankee fans will be running crazy in the streets with panic or that we will not be in contention for a few years but the truth is that we will be in contention next year. We probably will be better next year then we were this year and we are, more then likely, going to sign more talent.

I love Baseball.

:)

keep the faith hahahaha:lmao:

[ABQCOWBOY]

keep the faith hahahaha:lmao:

No worries, I intend to and I fully expect to see you here next year with the same song and dance, crying about how the Yankees bought a team and how it's not fair they are always in the playoffs.

You may depend on it.

;)

[WPBCowboysFan]

The problem with A-Fraud is he got old quickly, just like the rest of the team. He cant hit a fastball anymore. If you check the stats, he has just been hitting singles for the last month. He's done basically. The Skankees can eat his contract and get rid of him. But who else other than the Marlins may want him? Some team may take him if they pay very very little of his contract. He also has a no trade clause.

I cant see the Skanks going after Hamilton. NY would be the worst place for him most likely. there are good situations for him and there are bad places to go. NY would be bad.

Granderson has hit HR's the past couple years but his avg sux and he K's all the time. Tex is in decline. Jeter may continue to get a pass from MLB on peeing in a cup, but the blooper and seeing eye groundball King is winding down. Besides, he's so overrated the Yanks would prob benefit from him being gone. Hope he sticks around a few more years.

Sure the Skanks will go out and spend more $$$ than anyone else. Just like they have for how many years in a row now? And every year they fail the rest of the world laughs at them. Nobody but themselves respects them. Highest payroll every year and what, ONE WS title in the past 12 years?
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They arent even very good at buying a championship every year even though they spend more than everyone else.

How long does horse head Giradi have left? When will he be the scapegoat for his overmanaging?

[ABQCOWBOY]

The problem with A-Fraud is he got old quickly, just like the rest of the team. He cant hit a fastball anymore. If you check the stats, he has just been hitting singles for the last month. He's done basically. The Skankees can eat his contract and get rid of him. But who else other than the Marlins may want him? Some team may take him if they pay very very little of his contract. He also has a no trade clause.

I cant see the Skanks going after Hamilton. NY would be the worst place for him most likely. there are good situations for him and there are bad places to go. NY would be bad.

Granderson has hit HR's the past couple years but his avg sux and he K's all the time. Tex is in decline. Jeter may continue to get a pass from MLB on peeing in a cup, but the blooper and seeing eye groundball King is winding down. Besides, he's so overrated the Yanks would prob benefit from him being gone. Hope he sticks around a few more years.

Sure the Skanks will go out and spend more $$$ than anyone else. Just like they have for how many years in a row now? And every year they fail the rest of the world laughs at them. Nobody but themselves respects them. Highest payroll every year and what, ONE WS title in the past 12 years?
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They arent even very good at buying a championship every year even though they spend more than everyone else.

How long does horse head Giradi have left? When will he be the scapegoat for his overmanaging?

Now this is a funny post.

I don't know what's left for A Rod but I suspect he is not done. Either way, the major issue with him is the contract. The Yankees can afford to eat his contract so they could just sit him if he did not produce. However, if the Yankees sat him, he would want to be traded and at that point, we could see exactly what kind of trade deal could be worked out. Either way, it's not a show stopper.

I don't know if the Yankees would want Hamilton or not. I do know this, if they Yankees really wanted him, it's probably a good bet that they could get him. He would not be the guy I would go after but it is possible.

Granderson's average is not great but his power numbers are. 43 HRs and 106 RBIs and he had a Fd% of 1.000. His career percentage is .994. He's turning in great seasons for the Yankees and while he will likely never be a 300 hitter, he will hit 30 to 40 points higher for you. He's a keeper.

Tex did have a down year but it's one year. It's not an indicator of a major decline. He could start to slide but I don't see that. He's still only 32 and has some good years left. I expect him to rebound next season and he is still a Golden Glove talent at his position.

Jeter may or may not come back but I'm interested in where you get the idea that he is using? I've never seen any body indicate, hint, suggest or even elude to anything like that. Where do you get this from? Last year, he was done and all you guys were throwing dirt on his face. This year he hits 313 and you guys don't look so smart anymore. If he retires, I'm sure the Yankees will miss him. I mean, how can you not miss that caliber of player but Nunez is no slouch. He's going to be a 290 -300 hitter in the majors and he can steal bases and will play excellent in the field. He is just waiting for his chance.

This entire business about everybody laughing at the Yankees is BS. I know and so do you. Everybody knows it and actually, the Yankees have won 2 WS in the past 12 years. Since the 2012 WS has not yet been played, it would be from 2000 to 2011 and in that time frame, the Yankees have won it in 2000 and 2009. Nobodies afraid of the Yankees, yeah, that's why you spend more time posting about the Yankees then you do the O's. Your story, you tell it.

At the end of the day, if the Yankees fail, who cares? We as fans don't because every year we are in it and we do win our share of championships. We fans are the only ones that have to care so what's the big deal what other fans think about the Yankees? We don't spend hours posting about the Orioles or whomever. We talk about the Yankees so what do we care? Why do you care? You shouldn't but you do and you know it kills you. We know that too.

Get over the Yankees already.

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[WPBCowboysFan]

Now this is a funny post.

I don't know what's left for A Rod but I suspect he is not done. Either way, the major issue with him is the contract. The Yankees can afford to eat his contract so they could just sit him if he did not produce. However, if the Yankees sat him, he would want to be traded and at that point, we could see exactly what kind of trade deal could be worked out. Either way, it's not a show stopper.

I don't know if the Yankees would want Hamilton or not. I do know this, if they Yankees really wanted him, it's probably a good bet that they could get him. He would not be the guy I would go after but it is possible.

Granderson's average is not great but his power numbers are. 43 HRs and 106 RBIs and he had a Fd% of 1.000. His career percentage is .994. He's turning in great seasons for the Yankees and while he will likely never be a 300 hitter, he will hit 30 to 40 points higher for you. He's a keeper.

Tex did have a down year but it's one year. It's not an indicator of a major decline. He could start to slide but I don't see that. He's still only 32 and has some good years left. I expect him to rebound next season and he is still a Golden Glove talent at his position.

Jeter may or may not come back but I'm interested in where you get the idea that he is using? I've never seen any body indicate, hint, suggest or even elude to anything like that. Where do you get this from? Last year, he was done and all you guys were throwing dirt on his face. This year he hits 313 and you guys don't look so smart anymore. If he retires, I'm sure the Yankees will miss him. I mean, how can you not miss that caliber of player but Nunez is no slouch. He's going to be a 290 -300 hitter in the majors and he can steal bases and will play excellent in the field. He is just waiting for his chance.

This entire business about everybody laughing at the Yankees is BS. I know and so do you. Everybody knows it and actually, the Yankees have one 2 WS in the past 12 years. Since the 2012 WS has not yet been played, it would be from 2000 to 2011 and in that time frame, the Yankees have won it in 2000 and 2009. Nobodies afraid of the Yankees, yeah, that's why you spend more time posting about the Yankees then you do the O's. Your story, you tell it.

At the end of the day, if the Yankees fail, who cares? We as fans don't because every year we are in it and we do win our share of championships. We fans are the only ones that have to care so what's the big deal what other fans think about the Yankees? We don't spend hours posting about the Orioles or whomever. We talk about the Yankees so what do we care? Why do you care? You shouldn't but you do and you know. It kills you and we know that too.

Get over the Yankees already.

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We will see.

Why discuss the Skankees? Seem to be the topic here in this thread now.

As far as the O's, they never get discussed, even when they're good. Its always been that way. The winningest team in the 70's and they didnt get discussed then. Never have and its no big deal to the best fans in baseball.

As far as Jeter - he was done. No bat speed whatsoever and now, this year at age 38 his bat speed has increased. Still not great, but better. How does that happen for a 38 yr old who has been declining, and runs like a lil girl?

[TheCoolFan]

Well damn...even the Cardinals are chokers!

[Joshmil53]

My Facebook is flipping out lol.

[ABQCOWBOY]

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We will see.

Why discuss the Skankees? Seem to be the topic here in this thread now.

As far as the O's, they never get discussed, even when they're good. Its always been that way. The winningest team in the 70's and they didnt get discussed then. Never have and its no big deal to the best fans in baseball.

As far as Jeter - he was done. No bat speed whatsoever and now, this year at age 38 his bat speed has increased. Still not great, but better. How does that happen for a 38 yr old who has been declining, and runs like a lil girl?

Yeah, no bat speed. That's why he's a career .313 hitter, because he's got zero bat speed. What did he hit this year. .316, humm......?

If we are going to continue, you are going to have to get better at this.

So basically, the answer to my question on where are you getting the idea he's using is, you pretty much got nothing to substantiate other then the fact that at 38, he is still able to hit? You do realize that Cal Ripken, in his 19th season, hit .340 right? I guess he was dirty too right?

[cowboyeric8]

I hope the Rangers are in the 2013 playoffs longer than the 2012.

[ABQCOWBOY]

I hope the Rangers are in the 2013 playoffs longer than the 2012.

Rangers have a chance to be pretty good next year Eric. I wouldn't be surprised to see them contending for a championship or going deeper into the playoffs.

:)