Comments on: International signings start today

By: GGTM

GGTM — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:53:32 +0000

Excellent point on Leyritz.

By: Sony

Sony — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:04:26 +0000

Sad, sad story about Jim Leyritz. He must be desperate to find someone who doesn’t treat him like a pariah, but a high-profile spot like a major league dugout isn’t the place to go looking for acceptance. Needless to say, the battery charge sounds bad, but I’d like to know more of the facts before I start hurling rocks at him.

A lot of people get behind the wheel legally drunk – probably even some of the people trashing Jim Leyritz right now. It’s cruel that all the condemnation gets dumped on the few who don’t get away with it. Still, blood alcohol limits are there for a reason, because reflexes and judgment are known to be impaired well before an individual begins to act or feel drunk. Leyritz ignored that and must face the consequences, but I feel nothing but sadness about the whole thing.

By: Mr. Faded Glory

Mr. Faded Glory — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:49:02 +0000

Wait, so now if one of your friends is accused of a crime, you should shun them for fear of having a photo snapped? What’s the downside if Jeter shakes Leyritz’s hand? I don’t understand.

By: Mel Cooley

Mel Cooley — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:14:48 +0000

You’re right — too many players are being named to the All Star Game. Best way to solve the problem? Allow the managers to reinsert position players if he runs out. In the rush to enable everyone there to appear (like it’s some kind of youth league and we don’t want Tommy or Jimmy to feel left out), managers wind up draining their bench too early. And designate a couple of extra pitchers to be used only if the game goes extra innings.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:06:40 +0000

BBB- Past felonies are not considered in a court of law. Look at the Rules of Evidence. “Evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is not admissible to prove the character of a person in order to show action in conformity therewith.”

By: BBB

BBB — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:55:33 +0000

Kevin, don’t forget The Great Mariano!!!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:52:50 +0000

The Leyritz situation is just horrible. Man, when he hit that homerun in 96, that was one awesome moment. There are no more heros……well except Jeter.

By: BBB

BBB — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:50:37 +0000

Cmon Cash!!!! Go get Chapman!!!!!

(BTW, to clarify – I’m done with Leyritz provided the latest charges are true. I was disgusted by the DUI but believe people deserve 2nd chances, provided they make a genuine attempt to rehabilitate rather than commit more crimes. I know it’s innocent till proven guilty, but past felonies are considered in a court of law, so I consider them too.)

By: Bob Zampini

Bob Zampini — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:36:47 +0000

Pete,

What you said about the Yankees keeping Leyritz away from the team, tis reminded me about Elliott Maddox. I read an interview with Elliott in which he expressed sorrow that the Yankees have excluded him from events (e.g. old timer’s day) becuase he was accused of “stealing” disability benefit money in 2004 claiming he was unable to work due his ailing right knee (~21 surgeries). He was found “not guilty” but the Yankees have not brought him back into the “Yankee family”. He still wears his Yankee uniform when conducting basball camps and loves the Yanks. This is sad. Can something be done about this? Life is too short, Elliott was a true Yankee and could have manned CF for many years if not for the poor drainage at Shea stadium!

By: Boston Dave 2.0 - the kinder gentler version

Boston Dave 2.0 - the kinder gentler version — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:35:40 +0000

“Meanwhile, gang, be careful with Chapman. They’re saying he’s the best Cuban since Contreras. The Yankees wasted a lot of money on that guy. The human arm is not designed to throw 100. That kid is a risk in 1,000 different ways but I’m sure the Yankees will be involved. But at $30 million? That is crazy.”

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Pete,

$30M is crazy?

For 4 years/$30M, he’d have to pitch similar to say, Jeff Suppan to make the contract worthwhile.

Is that so crazy?