Comments on: Now the real work begins

By: JohnC

JohnC — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:32:17 +0000

I agree on Granderson. He is a talented player but strikes out way too much and is terrible against lefties. Would much rather resign Damon for a year and leave Melky in CF and give Austin Jackson a shot some time next season. And if Jackson is going to be dealt, should include him in a package for a Halladay or another pitcher.

By: MR.OCTOBER

MR.OCTOBER — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:07:30 +0000

Ok I thought long and hard about Granderson. I like him a lot but I pass on him unless it is a Swisher 09 deal. If Detroit is looking at this as a salary dump then OK offer some b level prospects perhaps guys that can not be protected in the Rule V draft. I just cant get over the fact that his batting avg. against lefties is that low and he strikes 140+ times a year. Again if its a Swisher type deal I would do it in a heartbeat but if it means something like Joba and Ajax I would prefer to stay put. As far as Edwin Jackson, he is someone to look at. Someone on the Yankees needs to really do there homework and figure out what was up with his second half.

By: Rich in NJ

Rich in NJ — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:50:21 +0000

It’s not about whether or not there is anything left to say about Joba’s role. It’s about having the discussion based on facts rather than feelings. Francesa, for example, has a fact-free opinion.

By: Bronx Jeers

Bronx Jeers — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:48:11 +0000

Teixeira & Jeter should be getting their Silver Sluggers to go with their Gold Gloves today.

ARod´s got a shot but the month off probably puts Longoria in front.

Cano´s in the mix but Aaron Hill should get it.

By: Erica - always OPPC

Erica - always OPPC — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:47:32 +0000

New thread

By: GreenBeret7

GreenBeret7 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:46:31 +0000

doncha know
November 12th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Upton tends to dog it too much and seems to pick his spots to decide when to hustle. Lack of talent isn’t Upton’s problem…lack of motivation is.

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Sound familiar? Paging Mr Cano, Mr Cano please pick up the white courtesy phone.

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You’ve been sniffing glue again, haven’t you?

By: Stuckey

Stuckey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:44:21 +0000

Whether Joba Chamberlain should be in the rotation or the pen?

Really people?

Even if you still somehow feel passionately about this subject, what is there left to say?

By: GreenBeret7

GreenBeret7 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:43:44 +0000

Rishi
November 12th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Interesting – my per diems are not taxed – is there a reason this would be different for them? Should I be expecting that at some point, too?

Any “gifts” we receive are taxed as bonuses so I understand that part…

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Not sure how they can tax per diem. The only way that can be taxed is if it’s declared income and players are writing off road meals as as an job expense on their taxes. Same thing with the miltary. You can’t claim meals, laundry and hotel expenses on your taxes if you get a per diem. Not sure why rings would be taxed unless it reaches a certain amount and it’s a gift tax.

By: doncha know

doncha know — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:42:04 +0000

Upton tends to dog it too much and seems to pick his spots to decide when to hustle. Lack of talent isn’t Upton’s problem…lack of motivation is.

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Sound familiar? Paging Mr Cano, Mr Cano please pick up the white courtesy phone.

By: Doreen

Doreen — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:39:57 +0000

Erica -

Thanks!