Lions and tigers and rookies … oh my!
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Sep 24, 2007 
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In case you missed it, the Yankees had their rookies dress up as characters from The Wizard of Oz today before the road trip.
As rookie hazing goes, these guys got off easy. You may recall Robbie Cano and Chien-Ming Wang were in cheerleader outfits back in 2005.
That’s Joba Chamberlain as the Cowardly Lion, Ian Kennedy as Dorothy, Shelley Duncan as the Scarecrow and Phil Hughes as the Tin Man.
*Trendynation: 2007 Baby Bomber Hazing*
http://tinyurl.com/26z9rw
15 Picture SlideShow of the kids.
The Ghosts of Hazing’s Past
http://tinyurl.com/yp9x2p
Robbie makes a very cute cheerleader!
Dr. Acula – Thanks for doing that! These pictures are great!
That’s a riot. My favorite was the pimp outfits that Contreras and Matsui wore.
In the name of all that is holy I wish they would stop this hazing stuff – it’s embarassing to see veterans like Matsui dressed as pimps because he was a rookie here in the U.S. You can argue that it fosters a healthy humility and establishes a pecking order of respect for veterans. If so – I wonder if A-Rod had to go through this and how long he absorbed that lesson.
I remember not so long ago the rookie hazing meant carrying the other guys luggage – now there are costumed theatricals! where’s the dignity? How are Joba and Hughes supposed to impose themselves on the opposition as second-class citizens in their own locker room?
Is it just me?? Probably.
Can the Twins give Carlos some run suppport? GEEZ
How did the rest of them get by without any pictures? Where’s Ramirez aka the wicked witch of the west??
Only a team as awesome as this can do something as awesome as that.
Rob it is just you.
Lori, they aren’t the “popular” ones, hense no pictures. lol
I would love to see video of this. I’m searching trying to find something.
These are so funny, much better than last year’s
Pimpsui is still my favorite hazing, though
Yeah Drew I forgot the pimps. Matsui was hysterical.
Wang looked like a 6’5″ flat chested chick in his get up.
This year’s kids should have had to take off the sunglasses.
Rob: If you think wearing costumes is bad, you are WAY too far removed from high school!
This is brilliant, and the best part is that all the rookies seem to have enjoyed it!
Thats cause we know what a pimp sui is. LOL
Rob – sounds like you had a real bad experience in college. Let it go and relax. Deep breath . . .
found some i had to save them on my computer, I just don’t know how to post them here. I don’t want to post my personal photbucket. any help? I can’t post the link, because you need a password to view it. It is on nyyfans.com if anyone has an account there.
Damn we really need an edit button. Talk about something that makes no sense. LOL
Sorry Rob, it is just you. It’s all good fun for the guys. At least they don’t have to pork a farm animal, vandalize something, sing naked in public, face physical torture or eat some sickening stuff like some college frat hazings have been known (or rumored) to included.
HAHAHA I’m just being a bit of a provocateur. I’m not an old man – I just play one on message boards. But I DO think this is undignified – these are the Yankees after all. Try getting Jeter out of his Movado sports watch and into a Snow White costume see what happens!
Which veteran oraganizes this every year?
Rob-
Lighten up.
Rob–Jeter was hazed as much as any of them.
This is what makes it so great…the Yankees aren’t g-ds, they’re human.
It’s nice to see that side of them sometimes
I think it is Jeter, Posada, Mo. et al.
I just read Jeter didn’t have to go thru it, they were going thru a pennent race at the time.
Anyone remember/know what Jeter had to do in his rookie hazing? A-Rod? I’m sure they had to do something …
I’m sure even Torre did something way way waaaay (sorry Joe) back in his rookie year, even if he didn’t have to dress up in some costume. Although he might have made a cool Elvis impersonator back then with a good pair of muttonchops glued to his cheeks.
A-HA!
Guh.
Detroit has two on, no one out…
C’mon Minnesota! Don’t mail it in, it’ll be a great win!
jennifer 27,
You are correct, Jeter was never hazed. Lucky guy
Good DP by Twins! need one more out in bottom of 6th.
Yeah Gary!! Thank you!! You and your lofty 260 avg.
Bobby >>>>> Gary
Uhhh… not for nothing, but Shawn Chacon wasn’t a rookie so why is he in a baby outfit complete with diapers?
From Yankees notes:
“Bit players included Kei Igawa (flying monkey) and his translator, Yumi Watanabe (talking tree); Tyler Clippard, Matt DeSalvo and Alberto Gonzalez (lollipop munchkins); Bronson Sardinha and Ross Ohlendorf (guards); and strength coach Dana Cavalea (the mayor of Emerald City).”
The Translator as a talking tree is pretty inspired.
No Jeter wasn’t hazed, but I do recall him having a good time playing a girl on Saturday Night Live.
jennifer: if you want, you can email the pictures to me, and I’ll post them on my blog, and then post a link here? Would that work, that way your personal photobucket won’t be linked? Not sure if that makes any sense…
Melky as Steinbrenner is still the funniest.
Notice how all the big guys get the non-female costumes? There may have been a tussle…
yeah man, for the money these kids are gonna get paid… i’d wear pretty much anything they wanted me to wear. and smile doing it. not like they have to wear that crap just to get into some lame frat, its the damn Yankees.
i hear Joba does a mean Bert Lahr impression.
or maybe the big guys wouldn’t fit in the female costumes…
Eleven Yankees rookies, plus pitcher Kei Igawa’s translator, were climbing into ridiculous outfits casting them as various characters from the Wizard of Oz (while a soundtrack from the movie was piped into the postgame clubhouse), and none would admit to being embarrassed or insulted by the “traditional” baseball hazing ritual.
Pitcher Ian Kennedy, asking for help with a white-buttoned blouse and blue-and-white checked Dorothy jumper, acknowledged that he “definitely got the worst of this
There were no protests (as when Jeff Kent refused to participate in a similar routine as a Mets rookie years ago, getting into a clubhouse fight over the matter-what a jerk).
When pitcher Chase Wright arrived at his post-shower locker, he found, taped to his folding chair, the formal-looking note left for each rookie — “You are ‘invited’ to a mandatory dinner in Tampa, hosted by Jason Giambi. Enjoy!” and, in his locker, a flowing pink dress and a blonde wig.
“I love it,” Wright insisted. “I think it’s a blast. I’m supposed to be the Good Witch. What’s her name? Glenda? Don’t ask me why I know that.”
*”Hey,” Chamberlain called from within his Lion’s garb to Wright in his gown, “can I get your number?”*
He also understood that the rookies would be required to remain “in uniform” throughout the flight to Florida and during the team dinner there.
Maybe Ian got Dorothy for planning his wedding during the playoffs!!
well, in all fairness to Ian Kennedy, he probably didn’t anticipate being in the majors this year, and the minor leagues are done on Oct. 6.
Guess that explains why they were all 1st pitch swinging today. Don’t want to be late for the team dinner.
Andrea – oh, I know. I was just giving him grief. I just think the whole thing’s funny!
Since I was too short to see over the crowd, my taller friend took my camera and was able to get some good shots of the boys.
http://tinyurl.com/yt2su4
Jen – Great! Thanks so much!
Wow still 1-0 in the Tigers game I see..
Here’s some more:
http://tinyurl.com/32qk92
Jeter on SNL
Melky as Da Boss
and more pimping!
Tigers in top of 8th – still 1-0…go TWINS!
I think Shelley should take it the whole nine and change his walkup music to “If I Only Had a Brain”.
Dr. Acula – Jeter is definitely a prettier man than he is a woman!!!
Andrea where do I email you? Couldn’t find an email address.
Hey Jen!!
I’m glad you dropped by!
Everyone, Jen always snaps some really snazzy pictures from her perch in right field.
Jen that is great!! THANKS
Sherri-
Jete is a hottie
http://tinyurl.com/33rbjv
Open question to everyon, who’s the best look’n Yankee?
*In No Particular Order*
1. Jeter
2. ARod
3. Moose
4. Jaba
5. Damon
6. Robbie
7. Abreu
8. Pettitte
9. Andy Phillips
10. Farnsy
I do not rate players hotness.
It does not promote team spirit.
(wise, wise nod).
If Minnesota wanted to score one or two runs here, it’d be pretty cool.
sorry about that jennifer! it’s al14766@gmail.com
anyone know who the mayor is? (in the pictures)
That would be nice. Is Nathan available?
C’MON TWINS!!!
Dr. Acula – I’m kinda with Rebecca on this. It just doesn’t seem right to rate them on their looks. Obviously, some are prettier than others.
But, their skillz are what matter!
Jen – I’m loving all these pictures on your Flickr account. I’m far removed from NY, and it’s always nice to see pics that make you feel like you’re there! Thanks again!
Okay just sent an email your way.
ok, now I just have to figure out how to post things in my blog that I have only ever posted one picture in….
I still have yet to see a picture of Edwar as wicked witch and Matt DeSalvo!
Andrea, if it’s HTML, I can tell you how.
TWINS SCORE!! 2-0
—“You are ‘invited’ to a mandatory dinner in Tampa, hosted by Jason Giambi. Enjoy!�
One of the veterans (Jeter as Captain but more likely to do it Damon) should show up for dinner dressed as the Wizard.
MINNESOTA INSURANCE RUN!
Desalvo is there. At least I think he is.
The mayor is their strength and conditioning coach.
Well 2 runs better be enought for Joe.
jennifer, I suck. I typed my email wrong. It’s al147966@gmail.com
I was wondering why I hadn’t gotten anything yet. Sorry!
Just resent it.
They aren’t great quality, I don’t know how they took the pictures.
1 gone, gary up.
I totally forgot that Jose Veras was up last year
gary out
LMAO thanks Pete… thanks Dr. Acula theses pics are so worth it
I know Melky, Alex, Robbie, Georgy and Jetes were giving them hell today
Damn can Drew throw a pass, or hand it off to Reggie? I am 9 points away from winning my week. I need Reggie to have a good game!!
2 gone. Get out shaggy hair dude.
Shagglio…. one more strike and he’s out!
P.S. I guess Ian Kennedy drew the short straw
…and they walk Magglio
COME ON MINNESOTA!
dangit – walked. just need one more out!
OH DAMIT!! don’t walk him!!
Guillen up one on two out.
Rebecca – can’t you will them to win???
1st and 3rd 2 out. steriod boy up to bat.
Sherri: I’m trying girl!
*I HEREBY WILL MINNESOTA TO WIN THIS GAME*
make that second and third 2 out.
just one more strike, pleeeeeeze!!!!!
YES WOO HOO
Magic number 1!!
TWINS DID IT!!!!!! TWINS WIN!!!
*ONE*
wow, everyone see the new tos agreement.
ONE !!!!! HELL YEAH!!!!
Shows that Pete is hitting the big time, that he needs this posted.
Jennifer – yes, I just noticed that, too!
I guess that’s so he can take care of guys like that troll posting porn the other night.
Phew! Thank you Twinkies!
And Pete, thanks for the pic, love it! Although I am a bit bummed that Edwar didn’t dress up, I know his ERA is over 7 but like I said the other day, he is skinny enough where he would have made one sexy chick!
who was it that said they could help me post pictures in html?
BBB–He did! He was the Wicked Witch!
down to 1
WHERE IS GARY
WHERE IS GARY 
WHERE IS GARY 
(MOCK CHANT)
Where’s Toto?
Peter/Lohudblogs: It is on YOU if anything forbidden as described is posted because YOU provided the forum for it. You’d be in just as much trouble as the poster if not more because you provided the forum in the first place. Also you’d have zero proof as to who exactly posted anything from anywhere. It’s hypocriticial to have that warning above yet you’re partly responsible for the criminality (if there even is any). Also, the terms are too broadly interpretable (what is “indecent”?)
What’s the big deal with registration required? Real deal posters who don’t post garbage will register. They have email addresses don’t they? People have to register to post on the official Yankees website messageboard which is 100X worse than any of the cr ap posted on here. People post line-crossing stuff on there REGISTERED, ‘thing is over there you can ban their i.p.s or shut down their accounts. Also people have to wait 24 hours from the moment of registration before they can post. Some sites don’t allow free email accounts like hotmail, yahoo, and gmail et.al. so people can’t just create an account to post cr ap then delete it and/ or post from multiple accounts.
Will,
re: Chacon and the baby outfit picture, that’s from his Colorado days.
Great pix. Joba looks…small. But he’s plenty of “courage”.
Andrea – That was me that said I could help with HTML, but I had already signed out last night. I checked out your blog and it looks like you figured it out! Great pics! Thanks to you and Jennifer!
Edwar was the Wicked Witch:
http://www.nydailynews.com/img.....zard_2.jpg
And Doc: Don’t even get me started on that good-looking list. You know good and well that I could write a thesis on the looks of the Yanks. To keep things simple, I’d take Alex for an affair, Moose for the long haul and then I’d gladly volunteer to sharpen up Robbie and Melky’s English-speaking skills.
On a totally side note, one thing for sure, registration will NOT eliminate trolls. They’ll still come ’round though maybe because they’re registered, it’ll make it easier to eliminate them.
Las-
check this out
http://tinyurl.com/3y5t2m
Las-
this new one is pretty nifty
http://tinyurl.com/2xhwya
thanks to everyone who posted more pictures. i couldn’t find a lot of them.
the flying monkey/talking tree combos is definately my favorite…
You don’t really need or want that lifestyle, it might hurt y’all slowly more…….Just tell him you
don’t wanna repeat something your not too proud of z7uas.