Pretty good company for the Captain
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Jun 03, 2009 
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Runs scored (active players)
1. Ken Griffey Jr. 1,627
2. Alex Rodriguez 1,618
2. Gary Sheffield 1,618
4. Derek Jeter 1,500
Runs scored (all-time)
60. Wade Boggs 1,513
61. Eddie Mathews 1,509
62. Roberto Alomar 1508
63. Al Simmons 1,507
64. Mike Schmidt 1,506
65. Nap Lajoie 1,504
66. Derek Jeter 1,500
Runs scored by a Yankee
1. Babe Ruth 1,959
2. Lou Gehrig 1,888
3. Mickey Mantle 1,677
4. Derek Jeter 1,500
I’m kind of ashamed im still awake right now, ugh!
in an era marked by steroids im proud of him
“I’m kind of ashamed im still awake right now, ugh!”
lol me too… i got anatomy test in a couple of hours
from the last thread: Could you imagine if every time a Yankee got hit we hit Pedroia and a real person …. NESPN would be having a heart attack pushing for suspensions
Pete did you take a nap or go out to eat?
Yah, Pete. We missed you tonight. How was the Springsteen concert?
“from the last thread: Could you imagine if every time a Yankee got hit we hit Pedroia and a real person …. NESPN would be having a heart attack pushing for suspensions”
We can’t hit Pedroia. No one can. It’s too tough, you’d have to have godly pitch control.
Guys it’s official, the Yankees are for real this season. Even most of ESPN is on board right now. And is it just me or is Steve Phillips working Baseball Tonight less now that the Yankees are winning more often? Recently I am liking what I am seeing from the Bombers, and I seriously did not say that one time all last season. Not once. It would be unreal if they could continue playing like this all season but if they keep their focus and improve their bullpen a little and just try to win each series, I like their chances. STAY HEALTHY everyone, for the love of God.
As for Jeets, he’s a testament to consistency.
He’ll be up there in the top ten all time in a lot of offensive categories, and he’ll be at the top of most Yankee offensive categories once he’s done.
He’s pretty good that Jeter kid.
Also, I think it’s pretty obvious Derek Jeter is a living, still playing the game at a high level LEGEND. If the Yanks could win it all a couple more times in his career, wow. The guy is just a winner and he can flat out hit.
Pop quiz, hot shot.
Which is more: Ortiz’s average or Pedroia’s weight?
Some of the guys in the pen need to look around and realize where they are and who they are playing with. In layman’s terms grow a pair.
Jeets was the reward for a terrible 1991-92 season, when the Yanks landed the 6th pick in the draft.
Guys that were drafted before him:
#1 – Phil Nevin 3B
#2 – Paul Shuey RHP
#3 – BJ Wallace LHP
#4 – Jeffrey Hammonds OF
#5 – Chad Mottola OF
Unbelievable.
Jason Giambi was picked in the same year, in the 2nd round.
One of Jeter’s best traits is his consistency.
Just look at the company he’s keeping in the Yankee record books. Jeter’s going to go down as one of the best.
“Pop quiz, hot shot.
Which is more: Ortiz’s average or Pedroia’s weight?”
Pedroia: 180
Ortiz: 185
Close. Very.
All Jeter does is get 200 hits and score 100 runs. This year will be one of his top 3 seasons ever. Oh and have I mentioned that he will lead the Yanks in ALL TIME hits by the end of the year.
On a side note, Antonio Bastardo has got to be the most badass name for a pitcher ever.
Which is more: Ortiz’s average or Pedroia’s weight?”
Pedroia: 180
Ortiz: 185
Close. Very.
THIS is the post of the night.
“vb03 (Gehrig to Gardner: Memoirs of a Utility IF)
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:56 am
Some say headhunting Dustin Pedroia is simply not possible.
And that his bat is actually taller than he is.”
“Nick in SF
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:52 am
Actually, Yankee pitchers tried to throw at Pedroia a few times, but it’s hard to hit such a small target.”
Just classic, I would like to add Wang’s sinker is prbly the only pitch that could hit Pedroia but even that might miss by a few inches.
Back at you, which is more?
Pedroia’s height (inches), or Ortiz’s total bases on the year?
From previous post
Okay, Montero is going to be a big headache for the Yankees. Tonight 3 SB and an error to Montero. And then the news that he is being promoted to AA. This is not the stuff dreams are made of. Apparently he is slower than slow of foot so that rules out the OF. The Yankees have no place for him not even at DH where Posado and the old folks need time. So yes a trade would seem to be indicated. So come the All Star break, depending on status of Bruney/Marte start checking out Right Fielders, Bruce on down.
Back at you, which is more?
Pedroia’s height (inches), or Ortiz’s total bases on the year?
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Pedroia’s height. Not as close.
Though I find it even more fascinating that Pedroia is taller (inches) than Ortiz’s projected RBI total for the year.
Pedroia’s number of hair follicles vs. Papelbon’s IQ?
“Okay, Montero is going to be a big headache for the Yankees. Tonight 3 SB and an error to Montero. And then the news that he is being promoted to AA. This is not the stuff dreams are made of. Apparently he is slower than slow of foot so that rules out the OF. The Yankees have no place for him not even at DH where Posado and the old folks need time. So yes a trade would seem to be indicated. So come the All Star break, depending on status of Bruney/Marte start checking out Right Fielders, Bruce on down.”
too early for stupidest post of the day?…anything that starts with montero being a headache to the yanks is outrageous
# Bo knows June 3rd, 2009 at 2:19 am
From previous post
Okay, Montero is going to be a big headache for the Yankees. Tonight 3 SB and an error to Montero. And then the news that he is being promoted to AA. This is not the stuff dreams are made of. Apparently he is slower than slow of foot so that rules out the OF. The Yankees have no place for him not even at DH where Posado and the old folks need time. So yes a trade would seem to be indicated. So come the All Star break, depending on status of Bruney/Marte start checking out Right Fielders, Bruce on down.
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Montero isn’t getting traded. Not on your life.
You do realize that part of the reason why he is getting promoted is to split him and Romine up so they can both catch everyday?
Montero is going to mash wherever he plays – but this move is a step to help him improve his catching skills and see how he reacts to the everyday wear and tear a catcher has to grind through.
He doesn’t have to be an All-Star defensive catcher in the bigs. He only needs to be an average catcher and he can get there if he continues to work at it.
He’s only 19 years old. This kid is going to be a big time hitter.
RalphieD (OPPC all day)
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:36 am
“Okay, Montero is going to be a big headache for the Yankees. Tonight 3 SB and an error to Montero. And then the news that he is being promoted to AA. This is not the stuff dreams are made of.
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This is kind of like telling a freshman in high school he’ll never amount to anything because he got a C- on a math test.
You really think this kid has peaked at 19? Really?
Sorry Ralphie, cut and pasted that wrong. That was to Bo Knows.
“Okay, Montero is going to be a big headache for the Yankees. Tonight 3 SB and an error to Montero. And then the news that he is being promoted to AA. This is not the stuff dreams are made of. Apparently he is slower than slow of foot so that rules out the OF. The Yankees have no place for him not even at DH where Posado and the old folks need time. So yes a trade would seem to be indicated. So come the All Star break, depending on status of Bruney/Marte start checking out Right Fielders, Bruce on down.”
Unless you were watching the game, it’s hard to say that the 3 SBs were his fault. He’s only 19 years old and in A ball. Tony Pena and Joe Girardi have both said they think he’ll be able to make it work at catcher. Even if he couldn’t become a decent catcher, there’s nothing that says the Yankees are trading him.
Apparently Bo knows crap.
Didn’t the Rangers steal three bases off of Posada tonight?
Must have struck a nerve there on Montero. Bruce at this time would probably be the top RF in baseball counting power, defense, youth etc. The Yankees trot out Swisher/rainbow throws, Melky /no power, Nady/injured. Where is the need? Every professional scout etc maintains Montero does not stay at catcher – so what are the options?
And Ralphie with your track record I wouldn’t throw that word stupid around.
Yes and Posado is not exactly a shining light as a catcher, great hitter, bad catcher.
“Every” professional scout is overstating things, Bo. Unless you’ve talked to every single scout in baseball or something. You’ve probably read about the scouts that fit nicely into articles from writers who question Montero’s defense.
The bottom line is that nobody knows if Montero will be able to catch or not long-term in the big leagues. Not you, not me, not random unnamed scouts, not Peter Gammons, not Baseball America. Nobody. The only one who can determine that is Montero himself.
This tells me 2 things:
1) OMFG is Roberto Alomar underrated
2) Holy crap the posters on this blog are terrible
Bo knows
June 3rd, 2009 at 3:06 am
Must have struck a nerve there on Montero. Bruce at this time would probably be the top RF in baseball counting power, defense, youth etc.
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And why do you think the NL Reds would be interested in trading away their cost-controlled, 5 tool, jewel of the franchise for a projected DH?
Okay, other than throwing in Pete Gammons as an authority you’re right. We don’t know yet if the kid can cut it. And scouts have been wrong before. We’ll see shortly what he does at AA. In contrast take a look at Cervelli and what he brings to a game. No power but oh, what a catcher.
Personally I don’t think the Reds would trade Bruce. I was citing an example. If Montero continues hitting in the AA he will have great value. McAllister will probably move up after the All Star break, he’s dominating in AA. The Yankees top need is a RF. What would Montero and McAllister get you? I think it would be very close to Bruce territory.
One thing is for certain, he’ll get more exposure at the AA level….That was my original statement….Now if this is by design only time will tell….Let’s see what he does at AA…..But let’s say O’Dowd was to call for instance about his avalabilty and started to talk about Huston Street, don’t you listen ….Some here suggest that is insane and under no cicumstances do you consider that type of trade…..I say Street puts the Yanks in a great position for a run at a title, & not only for this season….This is all baseball babble , but you never know….
Went to the game today, standing ovation from everyone for DJ. It was amazing.
Pat M,
I don’t think the Yankees would make a Montero for Street trade. As far as I’ve heard, Montero is the best, and maybe only, true power prospect in the system. I can’t see them moving him for anything short of a major disaster. And by major disaster I mean an irreplaceable player goes down with a long-tern injury.
Given that the starters have improved and are going deeper in games, and the bullpen isn’t costing the team to lose a bunch of games, I don’t think there’s even a remote chance Cash would trade Montero.
It would be insane to trade Montero. He will bring eight titles to the Bronx. Then he will hit his prime!
I don’t understand why Wang isn’t given the chance to start.
Proven “ace” goes out cause of freakin mistakes the organization made, and now all of a sudden he’s lost his job? Despite the BS(no offense, but it really is BS) that Joe has said everyday, it comes to the conclusion that they don’t trust him anymore. Once the “ace” and work horse of the staff being humiliated and mulipilated like this is just really mind blowing….
The Yanks have consistently refused to deal their big prospects the last couple of years.
Phil Hughes is at the top of the last. A lot of teams were asking for Jackson last year before the deadline and Cashman wouldn’t budge.
They can get Street without surrendering Montero or Jackson.
No worries, wildfire.
Wang will be back in the rotation within the next week or two if his sinker continues to improve.
They need him back. When he’s right, he gives them length that neither Joba nor Hughes can do consistently.
That’s huge for this pen.
Heh, Wang gives length.
I’m mature.
Re: Montero, I’m of the opinion that he won’t stick behind the plate, but giving him away for Street would be foolish. Should somebody come along and offer them a face-value deal, the Yanks will have to listen, though. He can’t be untouchable.
The Yanks are one hell of a team.
any GM who would give up Montero for hudson street, needs to be hung from the nearest tree
Oh Noes!!! We need an All-Star at every freakin’ position!!!! Trade Jesus!!!!
Please stop.
Love the post, Pete! And I love the season Jeter is having even more.
Who got the belt last night?
matsui ?
jesus saves
Jeter needs just 90 hits to pass Luis Aparicio for most hits all time as a shortstop.
forget Houston Street … when the Padres go into “sell” mode and finally convince Peavy to accept a trade somewhere, then I would imagine everyone with the exception of Adrian Gonzalez (the true face of their face of their franchise) will be expendable. Heath Bell is the one to target. He has come into his own this year as a closer, but up until recently has been used primarily as a set up reliever. If he is willing to accept going back into that role to pitch for a contender (instead of being a closer for a lousy team), then that is the guy we should target to upgrade the pen.
Way to go JETE!!
Street and Bell are both very good pitchers and would be great additions. No way on earth the Yankees are trading Montero for a reliver… ANY reliever.
Jeter’s accomplishments are remarkable. I’ve written here many times that I consider “runs” to be the most under appreciated stat in baseball. He’s going to be way up the list when he’s done, which will be no sooner than after 2011 and likely later. Way to go Captain!
Kind of odd to see Boggs only scored 1513 runs. He was a lead off man and was a doubles machine, had 3000 hits and played for good Boston and NY teams that had stacked line ups behind him to drive him in. The fact that Jeter is only 13 runs behind him 400 hits the fewer and less seasons played speaks a great deal to just how amazing Jeter has been. The fact that the word “over-rated” was ever associated with him is a joke. There is just one word..”winner”. You don’t win games if you don’t score runs and he has done an exceptional job of both.