Holiday shopping

With the projected glut of young pitching at AAA next season, I think the Yanks should do away with having a 5th outfielder altogether. Like people have said in the past, Melky is going to get as much playing time as Torre can give him. I think Thompson is great as a 5th man, but this season just doesn't quite work out for him. I really hope he's back in 2008 though.

This assumes the outfield stays healthy and Melky stays productive, of course. Otherwise the 5th man comes in handy. But that 5th man shouldn't be Bernie. I think a lot of us agree there.

It's sad, but true. I think that Kevin Thompson should be the 5th outfielder. Not Bernie.
I wouldn't try to get Chris Reitsma. No Mark. It's not an intriguing option, as you said. To me, we're talking about a no-sense acquisition. NL pitcher with 4.58 ERA lifetime. Can you imagine how he'd make it in AL? Last year? 1-2, 8.68 ERA. Injured. With all the kids we have, I frankly see no need at all to bring Reitsma to the Yankees. As I said, Mark, NO SENSE.

I don't like the thought of Chris Reitsma in a yankee uniform.

I agree too. Thanks for the thread mark

Thanks for the new thread, my head was starting to hurt trying to sift through everything from last night....i agree that reitsma seems a wrong fit with the yankees. i dont really see much coming to fruition on the market for a lefty (im not looking to spawn the Mike Gonzalez debate again). i still invision a rotation of Wang, Moose, Pettitte, Johnson, and Rasner/Karstens (At least to start the year, sorry Povano) and putting Igawa in the pen. 3 lefties in the rotation would be nice but an extra lefty in the pen is more of a necessity...

There's no way Pavano or Igawa is taking a backseat to the rookies. Realistically, I just don't see that happening. Pavano or Igawa is going to the bullpen because of the other's presence in the rotation, not because of the kids. They'll have to wait in AAA for their time to come.

what abt a guy like eddie guardado? or are we anti-reconstructed-arm guys after Dotel??

Agree, Swo. I think Pavano or Igawa will be the number 5. If a miracle occurs, and Pavano is healthy, I should put him in the rotation and have Igawa as a long releiver. Another left arm in the pen. And with two lefties in the rotation, it's enough. If RJ struggles (let's don't forget he'll be coming from a surgery), then Igawa would take his spot, and we call up a kid from Scranton.

Ugh... Bernie. I love him. i really do. i said before that he represents everything that is good about the Yankees. But I can't help but agree, he should retire. He could still be a great mentor to the team, a la Reggie Jackson, but I just don't see how he is going to get much playing time. Sure, he's still got some fire in the bat, but we all know is arm isn't that great. I love him so much, and it pains me to say this, but I think it would be worse to see him in a different uniform OR sent off to assignment as Mark said. I can't wait until #51 is hanging up there!!!

Hi Kat. How is ballet?

Ballet? Haven't been to my ballet class in a few weeks due to work, and now they are on Christmas break. Ask me again in January. :)

Wait, I thought your name was Karl.

I can understand Bernie wouldn't come back next season. As I said before, sad but true. What I don't understand is why we haven't reached an agreement with Migual Cairo

i too am kinda shocked abt cairo, he is so versitle, and he wants to be here!

I know. We have to make a deal with Cairo. I have always liked him. He is a good backup infielder. He plays hard, hustles and does a good job. I know Cash will get the job done.

I feel bad for Bernie. I don't want to see him go but I think that is what is best for him. I am going to miss a lot him but I just don't see how he'll get enough playing time.I can't imagine him in another uni, so I think he should just retire.

Haw about the dating service yesterday, Elizabeth?

lol It was fun, Jorge.
That is not why I started posting here, but I hope we can still, occasionally, continue to have a "dating service", you know, for fun.

Me dijiste que eres dominicana, verdad? Hablas 100% español?

i would love to see bernie back but i dont see it as a viable option....depressing....

so whats with the rumor abt yanks pursuing piniero??

Si, soy dominicana.
Espanol fue mi primer idioma.

How do you put the accent (or whatever its called) over the n?

I agree with a lot of what Mark said. I read today that
a) Yanks might sign Mr. Alphabet (Doug M.) to a 1-year deal if they like what they see medically from his back. He'd hit 8th or 9th, not much power, but .275, and comes recommended by Damon for his glove. Wang and Andy could use the D. Phelps and Phillips could then battle for who plays 1b against lefties, and Doug M. would be their def. replacement if needed. With this lineup, Doug M. (easier than typing his name) just needs to play D, hit .275 and do the little things like move runners up and get them in. Plus, maybe he can help clear A-Rod's head. He and Alex were high school teammates and played football together, too. (Cue up James Taylor--"You've Got a Friend")

b) also read where Tellum says that there is good progress in Igawa talks, but don't expect a deal to be done this week.

c) ESPN not letting their announcers talk to WFAN--just ESPN Radio.

d)Sweeny Murti may be leaving NY for Philly

Thompson is going to need playing time somewhere. He's 27.

I'd like Miggy back too. Esp. if they go with 13 pitchers. Then they definitely would need versatility as there won't be much of a bench.

Good comment at 12:54 by Swo. Eventually, the $$ will talk as far as roles. Sad, but true.

Guardado's career may be over. No. He will miss all of 2007 with his injury.

Where did you read it, Mikee? I haven't heard about that rumor

Yeah, I heard that rumor about Piniero, too. I would really want to know the truth to that.

I had to pickup my nephew today. Usually my mom watches him after school is over, but she had a doctor's appt. today. So I picked up the little guy and took him out to eat. Now I have to catch up on stuff.

didnt realize guardado was THAT hurt, i knew he was gonna miss a part of the year, but also thought, "hes a lefty and not under contract, he might do an incentive laden...." but i guess it was all for not....still just tryin to think outside the box....

i think i read it on mlb.com first, but espn has also mentioned the piniero rumor

haha and id idnt even create it....can i tell u there is a lot of making out in my room right now...welcome to college.

Posted by: yankeevmm@yahoo.com | December 14, 2006 10:12 PM

Vince, you're cheating on me?

That is not right.

tears :(

Here is a letter to the editor in my local paper today:

The San Francisco Giants just signed Barry Bonds to a one-year contract for $16 million. It's time for the Giants to get to the World Series and get Barry a ring for his dedication! The Giants have not won a World Series since 1962. Giants fans are running out of patience.

Michael A. Pelko

Allentown, PA

I had to respond with this:

Michael, you need to study the history of the NY/SF Giants a little bit better. The Giants have never won a World Series while in San Francisco. Their last World Series title came in 1954 when they were in New York.

The 1962 World Series was won by the New York Yankees, who defeated the Giants in seven games.

Game 7, bottom of the 9th, Matty Alou on 3rd, Willie Mays on 2nd, 2 out, Yanks up 1-0 .... and Willie McCovey's smash off of Ralph Terry goes directly to 2b Bobby Richardson for the last out.

i thought you were hookin up with the poser army iraq guy last night??

Which rumor, Jorge? A, B, C and D were in today's NY Post.

Oops. Wrong one. Never mind, Jorge...thought you were talkin' to me. Got confused and didn't see the TWO e's. LOL

You talkin' to me? (DeNiro in Taxi Driver...LOL).

Ha ha. I think that any Army guy who describes himself as "cute" probably is a don't ask/don't tell person. Handsome, attractive, ok, but "cute"?

...and giving away a military e-mail address over a blog? I don't think so.

No Mikee, Vince is my main squeeze. lol

That "cute single soldier" is not for me.

I know. That was dumb.

I'm out for now.
Got some stuff to do. But I should be done by around 4.

when did this turn into a dating chat room? weird.

i'd love to see the yankees get gonzalez (and, subsequently, keep him from boston) and pick up mantktktiecktciewktiecz. i also think phillips would do a fine job at 1B if given the opportunity.

boston picked up donnelly from the angels today. the guy's 35 but he was lights out after the all-star break last season. i wonder if they'll try him as closer or go hard after gonzalez and use him in a setup role.

Kasey, Donnelly will be the main set-up man. Now Theo will turn his attention to acquiring a closer. I'm hoping it's Mike Gonzalez. Donnelly is one of the top set-up men in baseball. I like the deal, especially since all they had to surrender was a mid-level prospect.

Jeff

http://www.bosoxbanter.mlblogs.com

Most starts since 2001 (208), 3rd in most innings w/1337 since 2001, age 28, 14/15 mill a year for 5/6 years...right, Zito, should have signed him over Igawa and Pettitte....and I forgot, a career era of 3.60.....again, just my opinion, we shall see in 2007 if it comes back to haunt the Yankees.

I saw an interview with Sosa on TV yesterday. That weight loss program he is on is working wonders (wink wink).

Even funnier than Sosa wanting to come back is when I read that Juan Gonzalez wants to come back.

Boston gets Brendan Donnelley in trade w/Angels today.

Cubs spend more---get Ward as backup 1b.

Russ...are you forgetting the $1.40 to the dollar the Yanks have right now regarding F.A's? Boras wants $102 mil for six years of Zito. $17 million a year. That is $142.8 million for six years in Yankee economics because of the revenue sharing.

...which is one reason why the Yanks have NO interest in Zito.

Well, Jeff agrees with me on Gonzalez'---only he wants him on his team.

Zito has also struggled with the American League East. The Yankees play just under 50% of their games against those teams.

I am not sure he would be worth the cost and a long term contract.

I think the Red Sox should sign Zito. Boras should get him a staff also.

Daisy Mat appears to be getting as part of his contract...

<> free housing in Boston,

<> 80-90 plane trips to Japan

<> a personal assistant

<> a personal translator

<> a personal massage therapist

<> a person physical therapist.

Not bad.

Wait til Manny hears.

This will be fun!

Why not Ray Durham? He can play second and the outfield, and probably third in a pinch.

He hit 26 home runs last year.

He switch hits, I believe.

He's a proven Veteran. TM.

The Yankees seem to have 4 excellent outfielders and a 2nd baseman who led the majors in RBI after returning from the DL.

Durham has played 1624 career games at 2B, 53 at DH, 1 at CF. He is 35 and slightly below league average as a fielder.

How would he fit into the Yankee plans?

If the Yankees did not have Giambi as DH, I think Durham would be a good choice to consider as a switchhitter. He had a terrific hitting year last year, his best so far.

Ray Durham makes absolutely no sense to me. I don't think we need another outfielder. What we need is a first baseman.

I still like Giambi as our DH.

giambi isnt going anywhere....i will agree he isnt fun to have in the field, but why such disdain over having him as a DH? he is still a tough out and he takes a lot of pitches....who else would provide his kind of production? 1st base aside, cuz he aint playin the field much next year (at least i hope not) who would provide a better option that is realistically available....totally discounting the no-trade clause in his contract??

exactly, mikee

where is everybody? this post is dead. i'll be back later tonight.

yeh...see ya tomorrow....chowdah!!

Why not Ray Durham? Do you do your homework? He re-signed with SF.

ha ha, Mike. I did not check his status as I was running out; I gave the poster the benefit of the doubt that he or she would recommend someone who was actually on the market and not one who already signed with a club.

No troublej....LOL. I was referring to the original post. It does get a little frustrating when someone recommends a F.A. who has already signed with someone.

Wonder if "Torii" also went on the Cubs blog and criticized their spending? Probably not.

He says go Red Sox? Hello. Has he noticed the spending they've done?

No. This idiot just comes here and blasts us.

**trouble**

Sox signed J.C. Romero today as well. He has been a decent set-up man, though last season he struggled. He did limit lefties to a .214 average. He will have to have a strong spring training to make the team.

Jeff

http://www.bosoxbanter.mlblogs.com

JC Romero, 1-2, 6.70 ERA

Sox should make him a starter!

Mike, didn't the Yanks get a series winning HR against him when he pitched for the Twins?

Now Brendan Donnelly is a quite good pitcher I think.

He is 34 and only had 5 major league seasons.

I think he is a strong pickup for the Sox.

Romero has the same birthday as me. Years later than me, though.

As for Donnelly his transactions seem to have more travel stops than Lewis and Clark.

Transactions

June 1, 1992: Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 27th round of the 1992 amateur draft. Player signed June 9, 1992.

April 16, 1993: Released by the Chicago White Sox.

June 16, 1993: Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago Cubs.

March 29, 1994: Released by the Chicago Cubs.

March 4, 1995: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.

October 16, 1998: Granted Free Agency.

March 15, 1999: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.

April 3, 1999: Released by the Cincinnati Reds.

May 15, 1999: Purchased by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays from the Nashua (Atlantic).

August 12, 1999: Released by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

August 18, 1999: Signed as a Free Agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

August 25, 1999: Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

August 26, 1999: Signed as a Free Agent with the Toronto Blue Jays.

July 28, 2000: Released by the Toronto Blue Jays.

August 10, 2000: Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago Cubs.

October 15, 2000: Granted Free Agency.

January 20, 2001: Signed as a Free Agent with the Anaheim Angels.

Is there anybody the Red Sox haven't signed for 2007? Gees, I guess they are trying to win 19 championships to try and catch us next year.....

I think you are thinking of Game 2 of the 2004 ALDS, Paul.

I looked it up. The Twins had a 6-5 lead going into the bottom of the 12th. They had already won game 1. The Yanks rallied off of Joe Nathan to win the game. Romero relieved Nathan in a near impossible spot. The Yanks had already tied it, the bases were loaded and there was only one out. Matsui hit a fly ball to right (NOT deep) but Jeter was on 3rd. He risked the throw by Jacque Jones and beat it to win the game.

In the next game, Romero walked a batter who came around to score.

I think you are remembering Game 2.

OMG
I remember that game. I was at the edge of my seat for the entire game. I loved the way Jeter slid home.

they got donnelly and romero on the same day? that's ridiculous. theo's a man on a mission this winter. somebody must have told him his job was on the line this season.

too bad he's doing all that work for nothing since his team is still gonna come in second :)

Donnelly and Romero both have cost-effective contracts. Donnelly is a very solid addition. Romero is usually an effective reliever, with the exception of last season. Not sure what happened there. He's worth bringing in for a look at spring training.

Jeff

http://www.bosoxbanter.mlblogs.com

Donnelly scares me. Yeah, it's possible the Yankees can get to him. But he is definitely a tough reliever.

Bagwell hung it up. I think that's the right decision. He may have some left in the tank, but there is no reason to hang on forever. I think it was the right time. Take note, Bernie. I love ya man, but it's time to go.

I agree with you Rob. Bernie is an all time great, but it is time.

Thank you, Mike, for those details. I seemed to remember liking to see Romero pitch against the Yankees.

My memory was foggy. Thanks for helping to remember that game!

Well, I think we have to recvognize that this time Epstein did a good job, acquiring Donnelly. He is a very good set up man. A lifetime 23-8, 2.87 ERA, 295 K's in 295 innings pitched.
On the other side, for those who are worried (I have to include myself) about the NYY back up catcher, there's an article from Kristen Zimmerman. Take a look:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061215&content_id=1761880&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

We know all about the Angels' 'pen (and Donnelly) lately, Jeff. They are our nemesis. We always have trouble against them.

Got to wonder if this raises the ante for both teams regarding Gonzalez.

Heading out for a while.

Happy Troll-less blogging!

The Red Sox just acquired Johan Santana from the Twins...this just in........http://19championshipsbehindtheyankees.com//mlb.//article.jsp?ymd+desperate.com.........

Where is everyone?
C'mon guys, I want to talk....about anything.

Russ, I see you have reverted to your time capsule that transports you back into yesteryear, where you seemingly always reside. We all know the Yankees have won more titles than the Red Sox. That has nothing to do with here and now.

Of course the Sox are going to make a lot of moves after the season they had. They have made some excellent signings, and they have also taken some risks - which is what you have to do when you have a need to fill holes and your minor leaguers are not ready. The Yankees would do the same. Instead of griping about the Sox acquisitions, why don't you offer a valid opinion on what the Yankees should do. The Red Sox are much deeper than they were in 2006. I'm sure the Yankees will make more moves to bolster their rotation and bullpen. What do you think they should do, or is yesteryear all you can think of?

Jeff

http://www.bosoxbanter.mlblogs.com

Yikes! I go away for a day and find about 700 posts in the meantime. Ah, the drama of blogging. I skimmed most of it and hope I did not miss anything important. There was a lot of **** to weed through.

Anyway, on the Red Sox's latest actions...Donnelly is a decent pickup, though he had a bit of a down year last year (by his standards) and is not getting any younger. JC Romero, on the other hand, is not a smart move. He played here in Minn before becoming an Angel, and he was absolutely HATED. The fans practically ran him out of town, and Twins fans are usually very accepting of (or ignorant regarding) their players' flaws. He allowed heaps of inherited runners to score at key points, even when his stats looked good. I'm glad to see Boston get him.

Also, my HS hockey team lost 2-1 Thursday night, which was not fun. But they did look much better as the game went on, scored and with about 2 minutes left, sending 2,000 fans crazy. Then there was a huge fight with 30 seconds left...hockey can't get much better than that. Fortunately, it's still early in the season, and this can be inspiration next time Duluth East plays Cloquet (Feb 6! 54 days away!)

hey there fellow yanks fans! got some stuff on my mind and need some help.
1. So is the WBC a done deal or is it once a century??

2.Has Dice-*** pitched against any MLB players, because for someone soooooooo great and the next Cy Young atlease Igawa has pitched against some MLB talent and went 7IP 2ERA.

3. Andy Pettitte shirts and jersey comes out this week, number 46 i'm guessing?

4.Who else is excited that the RS can't cry anymore because they don't have money!

-I think its sad because I really feel bad for the RS and the fans. They love crying about the big bad yankees and all their money and now they have nothing! The RS have turned into the Yankees of the last 5 years, buying players, taking big money chances, and breaking up a unified team. So good luck RS because we have realized that is the wrong way to build a team and are taking the young, less crazy amount of money, and team unity- so lets go Yankees 2007!

Oh God.

Um...Matsuzaka pitched in the WBC...which featured MLB players...

Yes, #46. Since Guiel was non-tendered, Pettitte has no trouble getting his number back.

It looks like Mike Gonzalez will be in the middle of a tug of war.

Jays lock up Vernon Wells.

At $18 mil a yr. for 7 years.

$126 mil.

lol liz don't worry we're safe.

hey guys, my flight was delayed 2 hours so I was in airports essentially for 6 hours today...got in around midnight just finished unpacking.

Jeff, donnelly was never a setup man so it is not fair to say he will be a good one...Great pickup though, he should be solid, probably automatically your 2nd best reliever at the moment.

Wasn't romero one of the steroid positive guys? Or was that another twins reliever? Could have been juan rincon. If it was romero that would explain his off year but now i'm thinking it is rincon.

It was Rincon Vince.

Latest I hear is that the Gonzalez' rumors are heating up. Yanks don't want to give Proctor and Melky in a 3-way with the Braves. However (and it's a BIG however), if the two teams wanted to bypass the Braves, a Melky for Gonzalez deal could be done NOW. Much as I'd like Gonzalez (and Yanks could then spin Farnsworth for other needs?) I'd hate to give up Melky. Giving up Melky would be Bernie's ticket (only ticket?) back.

The Pirates would then have to make their own deal with the Braves, spinning off Melky and someone else if they want Adam LaRoche.

Stay tuned.

Oh yeah, looks like the Yanks will be talking to the "Eye Chart" soon. They are checking into his medical records and could be offering a one-year deal. Since whoever plays 1b would bat 8th or 9th anyway, Doug M. would get most of the playing time, hope to hit .270-8-50 or so in that spot and give great D, esp. for the ground ball pitchers like a Wang and Pettitte. Figure then on Phelps and Phillips to battle it out in ST for the righty half of the platoon 1b. Since Phillips is better defensively and can play other positions, I would give him the edge for now. Either way, they would start vs. lefty pitching, and Eye Chart could come in as a late inning def. replacement in those occurences. Eye Chart (easier than spelling Mientkiewicz) made $1.85 mil last year.

Trading away Melky for a NL pitcher, or for anything, is a critical mistake.

The kid hustled every day and became one of the most popular Yankee players. He made being a fan so great. Even despite the overpaid underperforming media hype darlings (Johnson, Arod, etc.).

I agree. Melky shouldn't get traded. I like him and I don't want to see him go. He did all that we asked him to do, and excelled at it. He's still young and will only get better. He deserves to stay in Yankee uniform.

BTW
lol I hope so, Vince

As everyone has pointed out, there is a lot of congestion in our pitching situation ... both starting and relief. We need a left-hander in the bullpen who is not a specialist ... to keep Melky (as Cano's bff) we must put Igawa in there. But, he probably wants to try his hand at losing 10 - 12 games for us. So, the Pirates have two excellent pitchers waiting for us to pick one of them up. We have a glut of right-handed relievers. I don't know why we got Britton; he seems like another Farnsworth. If we trade Proctor, we are on crack! Our over-abundance of capable starters (read: Pavano, Karstens, Rasner) should make for an interesting spring. Pavano may just surprise everybody ... or increase his worth at camp. Finally, we should thank our lucky stars Pettitte came back; he's good for the Yankee history, great for the rotation, and fantastic for the post-season!

It would be a mistake if we trade Melky. Young. Healthy. Capable. Loved by fans. Home made. I don't think Brian Cashman would make such a silly trade.

Everybody is so quick to forget about Giambi. He CAN play first base, too. He's better offensively, when also in the field. Do we really want to take a .280/40/120 hitter (in a full season) and watch him struggle at .240/30/85? While I was on the Hillenbrand bandwagon, I withdraw to watch the battle between Phelps and Phillips. As for a back-up infielder, look into David Bell. Oh ... and Toby Hall should be happy to come to the Yankees to serve as a back-up ... although I wish Posada would play forever, I believe his back-up will get increased playing time in the next 2 years.

Ross, this has been written about for WEEKS now. Giambi is moving to full-time DH. The Yanks plan to see him at 1b about as much as the Red Sox plan to see Ortiz at 1b. Quite simply, Giambi can't play 1b anymore.

BTW, Giambi hit .253 last year. His wrist injury was fielding-related. Hopefully DHing would keep him healthy.

I have no interest in David Bell and I don't think the Yanks have any in him either.

I'd be happy w/Toby Hall, but I don't think he would sign anywhere to be a backup.

according to the reports that I am sure Mike also read and reported on, this melky for gonzalez straight up deal seems very serious.....it appears laroche has no chance of being traded now and the yankees have the upper hand on the sox because the sox, in typical sox fashion, demand a player in addition to gonzalez for crisp. The Yankees, apparently and allegedly learning nothing of last season, feel they have 3 all star outfielders, and consider melky expendable but refuse proctor in a deal.

Hey guys. I have a few things I want to say about the blog in general but I'll save that for another post. Right now I'll address Mark's blog entry.

Okiedokie I am SO in favor of signing Doug M. I can't even describe it. His defense is drool-worthy--way better than Phillips'-- and that is what I'm really looking for from the 1b position. His bat is of secondary importance. As long as he's a contact hitter rather than a strikeout guy like Sexson or Hillenbrand, I'm happy. Plus, he reminds me of Jaret Wright in that he is a true battler. It's always nice to have a guy like that. I hear Damon's really been talking him up in NY--thank you Johnny, I hope the Powers That Be listen!

If Nick Green is resigned over Miguel Cairo I will be EXTREMELY puzzled. That's basically all I have to say about that one!

I also would prefer Villone's return over either Schowenweis or King. Mike Myers annoys me. I'm sure I'll change my mind when he gets his first 2007 K of Big Fatty, but sometimes I feel like he's just taking up a roster spot. I DEFINITELY think the Yanks must carry an extra P as long as Myers is on the team. Which regretably, likely leaves no spot for Bernie. If Melky is traded, I will have to hurt someone!!!!! Why on Gods good green earth would they consider Melky more expendable than Proctor? Are they on crack?!

I don't think that Cash will sign Green over Cairo. I see no sense in that whatsoever.

I really don't want to see the Yankees trade Melky. Even though we're trying to bolster our pitching staff, getting rid of Melky is not the answer but neither is getting rid of Proctor. If that is what it'll take to get Gonzalez, as much as I like him, I'd be happier without him.

Melky deserves better than a future on the Pirates.

I have read reports this morning that Cashman is going to deal Melky Cabrera to Pittsburgh for Mike Gonzalez. It would be foolish to trade Melky when Abreu is in the final year of his contract AND the fact that Gonzalez has had control problems off and on over the last two seasons. The Pirates always want a King's ransom in return for mediocre talent at best, and I feel this is just another example. If the Yankees need another lefty in the pen, fill from within or go the free agent route.

OK, now about the whole blog turning into a dating service thing. I definitely don't like that either. I don't like the idea of teenagers posting links to pics of themselves or to their personal websites because you never know what psycho trolls will click on that link, like for example that cutesoldier **** from the other day. If anyone here wants to communicate with anyone here on myspace or whatever like that, that's cool, but don't post stuff on the blog, just email each other! Much safer that way.

Also, as someone else had said, it turns my stomach to no end that some troll would disrespect the troops by pretending to be a solider when it obviously isn't one. As soon as that **** said in his first post that "Iraq is quiet today" I knew it was BS. I hope with every fiber of my being that this troll has been banned cause I just can't stomach that ****.

Also, I had to sign off the other night because I was disgusted by S*x fans coming on here and talking about the Yankees are bad for baseball, the Yankees have an unfair advantage etc. If they wanna come on here and talk about how each team stacks up against each other that is fine, but I wish the whining about unfair advantages would be left at the door. This is a YANKEES blog and those kind of inflammatory comments are only going to cause arguing as they did the other day. And, there are 2 things in life that I just won't do:

1) Wear white after Labor Day

2) Argue on the Internet

I come here to take away from the stressors of everyday life, not add to them. My motto is: "arguing on the Internet is like running in the Special Olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded." (no offense to disabled people meant.)

So I think us Yankee fans should all unite and refuse to argue on the Internet! When we see inflammatory posts we should just all vow to ignore them. Getting all fired up over this stuff does not add to ANYONE'S experience here in the slightest.

So, that's my rant. I know that in the grand scheme of things, one poster's opinion does not matter all that much, but I feel better for having said my piece.

" don't think that Cash will sign Green over Cairo. I see no sense in that whatsoever."

For real, that would be downright insanity! Green has nowhere NEAR the versatility in the infield (to play all the different positions) that Cairo does, plus Green strikes out a lot, whereas Cairo is a contact hitter that can at least give us a productive out if he can't get a hit. Miguel Cairo for President! :D

Gina, I respect your opinions and I know where you're coming from. You're here to talk baseball, not to hear people trying to "hook up"

That being said, I did not post up pictures of myself (if you were referring to me). That imitation soldier posted up a picture of himself because he felt like doing so. I made it extremely clear that I don't want to give any personal imformation of mine.

Hey Elizabeth :) Just to clarify.. it really does not bother me that people flirt on here at all. That really is harmless IMO. I'm a Gemini and thus a big flirt as well and if there was a hot guy on here in his upper 20s I might be doing it too. LOL. As long as flirting does not inhibit the rest of us from talking baseball--which it hasn't so far--then I'm fine with that.

What does bother me is the pics. I knew that cutesolider put up a "so-called" pic of himself but didn't know if anyone else did. I am glad to hear that no one else did. Also I know you guys were talking about myspace and facebook and so I wasn't sure if anyone had posted a link to their myspace or Facebook. If no one did, I am very glad about that.

You seem like a really nice girl and my comments are mostly lookin out for you! Simply because I was a 16 year old girl myself, not *so* terribly long ago, and I know that there are soooo many sketchy guys out there looking to take advantage of a nice 16 year old girl. Vince and Alex are one thing because the rest of us can vouch for them being sane and being nice guys who really are who they say they are. But when a random person like the cutesoldier idiot comes and starts giving you links to his picture and stuff I think the best thing for you to do is ignore him. He is quite probably up to no good!

Just lookin out for you guys :)

Jesus, I just sounded like my mother in that last post! lol.

Thanks, Gina!
It's nice to have someone looking out for you. But I did notice that Vince and Alex and a few others were nice people (I've been reading these posts for a minute). Thats why I took the time to acknowledge them and start posting here. And let me mention, I love posting here. This blog is filled, for the most part, with intelligent people that know what they're talking about, and in the short period of time that I've been posting here, I've learned quite a bit. I really like sharing my baseball-related opinions and hearing those of others. I find it fun, especially with a little flirting in between lol.

And thank you for noticing that I'm a nice girl. I really am.

you sounded like my mom, too

Just to comment on night train...

I have written and commented many times that at present, there are no lefties within.

No confidence in Henn. Chase Wright a few years away if he even makes it. Hence the Igawa pickup.

That is an area that needs work. Developing lefties.

My 9-yr-old son was looking through his Baseball Encyclopedia (bringing him right, eh Mike?). He comes across this player:

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stats/historical/individual_stats_player.jsp?c_id=mlb&playerID=122925&HS=True

He took one look at his stat line and said, "What a surprise, he wasn't very good."

I think the majority of us pushed for him to post a pic because many expected him not to because we know he is not actually a solider...but he happened to get lucky and have a pic of a 16 year old soldier...which is scary in itself.

Atta boy.

That's a good one.

Jeff, what are you talking about? Reading between the lines, a couple of years ago, John Henry was quoted as saying "there ought to be a limit of 120 million on payroll". And of course, that is where your beloved Red Sox were. And of course that is when he was calling the Yankees, "the Evil Empire". Now it seems that Mr Cheap Henry can spend this year to try and "catch up" with the Yankee organization and call it "ok". Which is fine by me. But please, it is like calling the kettle black, Mr. Henry and Boston fans as we were sick and tired of hearing of Henry's and Theo's cries for the past years of how much the Yankees have spent. So please Henry and Theo, clam up about how the Yankees have spent over the years. It just gets old after awhile and now since Boston is spending hundreds of millions this year, all is ok? Obvisously Boston is spending to catch up to the Yankees greatness, or maybe that is not obvious? Maybe I am wrong? I just get sick of Henry and Theo crying poor "us" in the past all the time.......

And not a very "cute" single soldier, either.

lol ouch.

lol I hope you don't look like him

lol Not a chance, i'm a tad older looking than 16, whether holding an AK 47 or not....Seems to be another boring uneventful day in baseball world....Can wang take the mound already?

haha
Days like these are why I hate the offseason. I really can't wait 'till march.

Russ, I'm not sure where that rant came fr