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Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Feb 23, 2010 
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Positions players filtered in and out of the Yankees clubhouse this morning. Their first official workout begins tomorrow, but most seemed to be getting a few swings in the cage after taking their morning physicals.
“You’re always kind of looking for something else and trying to figure out what we did wrong, what we can improve on, what we can change to make it all the way every spring training,” Mark Teixeira said. “For us I think it’s, let’s just keep doing what we’re doing. That was kind of our motto all last year during the playoffs.”
Derek Jeter is meeting with the media on Wednesday, and Alex Rodriguez is talking on Thursday. Other than those two, I can’t think of anyone I didn’t see in the clubhouse this morning.
Robinson Cano said he wants to be better in RBI situations. Jamie Hoffmann said he’s excited to get an opportunity with a team like the Yankees. Nick Swisher just seemed happy to be in a clubhouse full of baseball players again
“We feel like we’re just as capable of defending our championship as we were winning it last year,” Teixeira said. “We have a great team. The core group of guys are back, and hopefully we get a little bit better this year.”
Here’s the Teixeira audio.
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“Do you feel bad for Tiger Woods? Of course not. But perhaps he has a true addiction and we don’t know what it’s like.”
While you make an excellent point with the above comment, you fail to realize that no matter how much money a person’s got, that does not stop them from having problems (i.e. mental).
Sure, he is in a better position to treat the illness, but why should he have that held against him?
As for the Rangers being upset with him, I am sure there is at least one member of the organization that is unfortunately like Irabu’s son, but organizations generally realize that the health and well-being of people is more important.
I pity anybody that has a mental illness that’s causing them to not enjoy life whether they’re rich or poor.
I understand Jeter meeting the media for the annual State of the Clubhouse address but why does the media want to meet with Alex this year?
“I understand Jeter meeting the media for the annual State of the Clubhouse address but why does the media want to meet with Alex this year?”
Because he’s Arod!
SJ, Craw thanks! That’s a shame – I guess everything in this culture is oriented towards youth. Writers like Curry have a lot to offer; unlike in other professions, talent just doesn’t disappear with age.
Doreen, I don’t like the way Damon handled his exit, either, but at this point he’s old news. The Yankees are an excellent team with or without him and now he’s no different than any other player who is no longer (or never played for) the Yankees.
Crawdaddy
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:45 am
“I understand Jeter meeting the media for the annual State of the Clubhouse address but why does the media want to meet with Alex this year?”
Because he’s Arod!
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LOL Good answer!
pat
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:44 am
I understand Jeter meeting the media for the annual State of the Clubhouse address but why does the media want to meet with Alex this year?
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Cause they want to know if “Quiet and Reserved” Alex showed up to ST or if its “Foot in the Mouth” Alex.
Kind of like the groundhog seeing its shadow. They need to know how much they can rely on Alex being a good story source this year
Betsy – Romine wasn’t built in a day
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:46 am
SJ, Craw thanks! That’s a shame – I guess everything in this culture is oriented towards youth. Writers like Curry have a lot to offer; unlike in other professions, talent just doesn’t disappear with age.
Doreen, I don’t like the way Damon handled his exit, either, but at this point he’s old news. The Yankees are an excellent team with or without him and now he’s no different than any other player who is no longer (or never played for) the Yankees.
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Way to remember the good times Betsy
Erica- “C is for Cookie” just came on my ipod. The only bad part is, now I really want a cookie.
Nice to see the team all back together…….they have a chance to do something special by repeating and I think they all know it. I do not believe this team will get complacent like championship teams often do. All the players have to do is remember what it felt like to go home at the end of the season. I remember someone saying (was it Pat Riley or Buck Showalter?) that it hurt more to lose than it felt good to win.
Chip -
I don’t pity either one. Pity has such a condescending connotation.
I already said, in my opinion, the Rangers will do what they have to do, but it is no reflection of whether or not they support Greene otherwise. If they see no light at the end of the tunnel, they probably will seek to void the contract, but has that been done by any team? I don’t recall, honestly, and it seems like a last resort action. If they knew of his condition going in, and didn’t do anything about it when writing the contract, I would think they took that risk. But (a) I’m not a lawyer, and (b) I have no idea what his contract says. So, understand this is just my opinion.
Irabu’s Son’s comments came across has very harsh toward a fellow human being, and biased simply because this particular human has been fortunate enough to live his dream. His “insisting” the guy should show up to play was just unbelievable to me. That is what I reacted to.
Erica, what exactly would you want me to do? Build a shrine to Damon? I loved him while he was here, but he chose not to return (no matter what you say, Cash tried) – that’s on him. Now it’s a new season and he’s not on the team. Sorry, but it’s time to talk Yankee baseball.
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:49 am
Erica- “C is for Cookie” just came on my ipod. The only bad part is, now I really want a cookie.
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Nice song!!! I am at the client today, so I have the Sirius Love Song station playing online instead of my iPod. Sadly, no Sesame Street gets played on this station.
I could go for a cookie myself.
One time my (former) supervisor was at my desk discussing work with me and Rubber Duckie came on my iPod. I was hoping she wouldn’t notice, but all of a sudden she blurts out “Do you hear squeaking”. LOL
YankeesWFAN Teixeira: “The guys we brought in are gonna do just as good a job as the guys that left, so I don’t think we’re gonna skip a beat.” about 1 minute ago
Erin, I love it – thanks! I love how the guys are supporting the newcomers…..these guys are going to fall in love with the clubhouse.
Betsy – Romine wasn’t built in a day
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:53 am
Erica, what exactly would you want me to do? Build a shrine to Damon? I loved him while he was here, but he chose not to return (no matter what you say, Cash tried) – that’s on him. Now it’s a new season and he’s not on the team. Sorry, but it’s time to talk Yankee baseball.
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First off, I never denied Cash tried. NEVER
Second, you say you lived him while he was here but your attitude is very “good riddance”. I am not instructing you to build a shrine, but you can just show more respect for his time here.
Erica – always OPPC
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:53 am
One time my (former) supervisor was at my desk discussing work with me and Rubber Duckie came on my iPod. I was hoping she wouldn’t notice, but all of a sudden she blurts out “Do you hear squeaking”. LOL
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That’s hilarious! Did you tell her what it was or say it was your chair or something?
All this speculation on what the Rangers will do with Greene’s contract is absurd. Nobody here has read it.
For what it’s worth, the public details imply that he’ll get $500K no matter what:
http://trsullivan.mlblogs.com/.....si_66.html
BryanHoch Seen on clubhouse wall: “Bible study, Thursday, 5:30 p.m. See Andy Pettitte for directions.” about 1 minute ago
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:58 am
That’s hilarious! Did you tell her what it was or say it was your chair or something?
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I told her. Its not exactly an office secret that I like Sesame Street.
I have a small Ernie and Grover at my desk along with a Sesame Place snow globe that a coworker bought for me. LOL
Aaron Boone announces retirement today and joins ESPN MLB coverage, primarily Baseball Tonight.
1 minutes ago via web
Erica – always OPPC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 am
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:58 am
That’s hilarious! Did you tell her what it was or say it was your chair or something?
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I told her. Its not exactly an office secret that I like Sesame Street.
I have a small Ernie and Grover at my desk along with a Sesame Place snow globe that a coworker bought for me. LOL
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Of course, I should have known it wasn’t a secret! lol
That’s so cool you have a Sesame Street snowglobe!! I’m jealous. Who’s inside?
Erica, you’ve implied several times that Cash didn’t try hard enough. Whatever, I’m not going to argue with you.
You are reading way too much into it. Damon is not on the team any longer. When I say he’s no different than a player who’s never been on the Yankees, I mean that he’s not on the team and so I will not be focused on him. If you think I don’t like him or don’t respect what he did during his time here, that’s your issue.
Betsy – Romine wasn’t built in a day
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
Erica, you’ve implied several times that Cash didn’t try hard enough. Whatever, I’m not going to argue with you.
You are reading way too much into it. Damon is not on the team any longer. When I say he’s no different than a player who’s never been on the Yankees, I mean that he’s not on the team and so I will not be focused on him. If you think I don’t like him or don’t respect what he did during his time here, that’s your issue.
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Thats not what you said the first time. You said, I claim he didn’t try. I know he tried. Not enough for my liking. My liking would have resulted in a signed Johnny Damon. The details of what went wrong- honestly, I don’t know what the truth is and I don’t care. It didn’t go the way I wanted it to. That is all I know. And I blame every person involved. Not just Brian Cashman.
I am glad that Aaron Boone was able to return to play a little bit last season. I look forward to seeing more of him on baseball tonight and (hopefully) less of Kruk
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
Of course, I should have known it wasn’t a secret! lol
That’s so cool you have a Sesame Street snowglobe!! I’m jealous. Who’s inside?
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I think all of the main characters are. I’ll let you know exactly who when i get back to the office tonight and its in front of me.
Funny story- when my coworker told me she was taking her kid to Sesame Place, I told her to bring me back a GIANT Ernie doll. So she comes back with the snow globe. And says “All they had in Ernie were giant dolls. I didn’t think you wanted one of those”. LOL
The call by Jon Miller on Boone’s HR in 2003 was excellent. “And the Yankees win the American League Pennant” ! Unfortunately Charlie Steiner had the radio call and not Sterling
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
BryanHoch Seen on clubhouse wall: “Bible study, Thursday, 5:30 p.m. See Andy Pettitte for directions.” about 1 minute ago
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I would gladly attend this.
Erica – always OPPC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Funny story- when my coworker told me she was taking her kid to Sesame Place, I told her to bring me back a GIANT Ernie doll. So she comes back with the snow globe. And says “All they had in Ernie were giant dolls. I didn’t think you wanted one of those”. LOL
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How cute! Now I kind of want to see one of those giant Ernie dolls. LOL
Boone was both a hero and a goat that postseason. We all remember his homer to win the pennant, but how many also remember his huge strikeout with the bases loaded and 1 out in the 11th inning of game 4 of the WS against Braden Looper. Yanks did not score that inning, and in the bottom of the inning, Jeff Weaver gave up game winning HR to Alex Gonzalez to lose game 4 and turn that series around. Had he delivered there, Rivera would have come in to close out game 4 and give the Yanks a 3-1 lead in the series.
but which would you be studying, the bible or andy?
“Do you feel bad for Tiger Woods? Of course not. But perhaps he has a true addiction and we don’t know what it’s like.”
sure we do. when’s the last time you went cold turkey and didn’t check the blog for a month?
… and how many wives, husbands, girlfriends, bosses etc have gotten mad because someone is on that damn yankee blog again.
i think any regular here has at least a little inkling of what an addiction is .
some are just more harmless than others.
NYY626
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 am
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
BryanHoch Seen on clubhouse wall: “Bible study, Thursday, 5:30 p.m. See Andy Pettitte for directions.” about 1 minute ago
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I would gladly attend this.
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I am banning you from Andy’s bible study.
You would need to attend a confession after for the thoughts incurred during it. LOL
NYY626
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 am
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
BryanHoch Seen on clubhouse wall: “Bible study, Thursday, 5:30 p.m. See Andy Pettitte for directions.” about 1 minute ago
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I would gladly attend this.
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You were the first person I thought of when I read that.
i forgot the smiley face on that last post
upstate kate
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
but which would you be studying, the bible or andy?
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kate, I think we know the answer to that question.
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
Erica – always OPPC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Funny story- when my coworker told me she was taking her kid to Sesame Place, I told her to bring me back a GIANT Ernie doll. So she comes back with the snow globe. And says “All they had in Ernie were giant dolls. I didn’t think you wanted one of those”. LOL
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How cute! Now I kind of want to see one of those giant Ernie dolls. LOL
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Have you ever been to Sesame Place?? It’s WONDERFUL!
There was an episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 where they take the kids to Sesame Place. Next time I catch it, I will let you know
JohnC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
Boone was both a hero and a goat that postseason. We all remember his homer to win the pennant, but how many also remember his huge strikeout with the bases loaded and 1 out in the 11th inning of game 4 of the WS against Braden Looper. Yanks did not score that inning, and in the bottom of the inning, Jeff Weaver gave up game winning HR to Alex Gonzalez to lose game 4 and turn that series around. Had he delivered there, Rivera would have come in to close out game 4 and give the Yanks a 3-1 lead in the series.
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I never want to wish an injury on anyone but luckily the next year Boone got hurt playing basketball and the AROD trade was made. Love AROD or hate AROD can you imagine the yankees without him playing third – or GULP imagine who would be playing third? (Cody Ransom, Angel Berroa anyone?)
Erica – always OPPC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 am
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
Erica – always OPPC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Funny story- when my coworker told me she was taking her kid to Sesame Place, I told her to bring me back a GIANT Ernie doll. So she comes back with the snow globe. And says “All they had in Ernie were giant dolls. I didn’t think you wanted one of those”. LOL
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How cute! Now I kind of want to see one of those giant Ernie dolls. LOL
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Have you ever been to Sesame Place?? It’s WONDERFUL!
There was an episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 where they take the kids to Sesame Place. Next time I catch it, I will let you know
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Sadly, I’ve never been, but I would absolutely love to go.
That’d be great if you could let me know about the Jon & Kate episode-I’m dying to see what it looks like!
I took my kids to Sesame Place when they were small and we absolutely loved it. Definitely go there, especially if you have small children.
Erica – always OPPC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:17 am
NYY626
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 am
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
BryanHoch Seen on clubhouse wall: “Bible study, Thursday, 5:30 p.m. See Andy Pettitte for directions.” about 1 minute ago
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I would gladly attend this.
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I am banning you from Andy’s bible study.
You would need to attend a confession after for the thoughts incurred during it. LOL
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ok true, but technically if I went to confession afterwards I would be getting TWO church related activities in.
And Upstate Kate – I don’t think I really need to answer your question lol
sab
I was a fan of Boone even before he came to the Yankees. I was not happy when he was injured and when Soriano was traded, but I guess it all worked out for the best
and John C- beating the red sox in such a dramatic fashion more than made up for not winning the WS for me
JohnC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:27 am
I took my kids to Sesame Place when they were small and we absolutely loved it. Definitely go there, especially if you have small children.
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I don’t have any kids, but I can guarantee I’d have just as much (if not more) fun
“Robinson Cano said he wants to be better in RBI situations.”
Very good to hear is aware of that right off the bat and wants to improve in that area.
If he had even been mediocre with men on base he would have put up 25 HR and 100 RBI’s.
He didn’t even have to had excelled at it and would have reached that total.
I personally feel that Cano and Granderson will both reach or be around 30 HR’s and 90+ RBI’s this coming season.
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:31 am
JohnC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:27 am
I took my kids to Sesame Place when they were small and we absolutely loved it. Definitely go there, especially if you have small children.
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I don’t have any kids, but I can guarantee I’d have just as much (if not more) fun
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We went there every year until I was 12. I loved it. I would love to go now, but I do not have children. Going without children looks strange and is generally frowned upon.
I need to borrow someone else’s children and go. LOL
Upstate kate –
i love aaron boone as well – one of the greatest guys in baseball – always smiling and very professional – i was just making the point that from a team perspective can you imagine what chaos the yankees would be in if they had a revolving 3rd baseman every year (if arod wasn’t here) – i wish girardi would have brought him on as a coach…
also lets not dump all the blame on boone for striking out with 1 out – john flahtery made the 3rd out that inning with the bases loaded…
Macfan-
I have been meaning to ask you. Are you a fan of:
A) Fleetwood Mac
B) Big Macs
C) Some other Mac???
Erica – always OPPC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:34 am
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:31 am
JohnC
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:27 am
I took my kids to Sesame Place when they were small and we absolutely loved it. Definitely go there, especially if you have small children.
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I don’t have any kids, but I can guarantee I’d have just as much (if not more) fun
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We went there every year until I was 12. I loved it. I would love to go now, but I do not have children. Going without children looks strange and is generally frowned upon.
I need to borrow someone else’s children and go. LOL
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Oh, thanks for the tip! lol
True story – I almost “drowned” in the balls at Sesame Place when I was 5. My dad had to jump in and save me.
Welcome to “As The Lohud Turns”:
Once again, we learn of Chip’s need to behave like a jerk because of a mental and physical need to be slapped around the ears by SJ.
We now see that Erin suffers from multiple fixation complex. She stalks Robbie Cano constantly, to the point that she flew to Miami to mug an acquaintance and steal a ticket to Tampa, just to sit next to Cano. The next morning, she masquerades as the team doctor to give Robbie his physical.
She returns to NY to confront Erica. Erin is extremely jealous of Erica for having a Sesame Street Snow Globe. She hatches a plan to steal the globe for her own.
Erica has her own Sesame Street infatuations and is using it to launch a hostile takeover of the firm she works for by driving everybody crazy with the sound of Bert And Ernie singing “Rubber Ducky” 400 times a day.
Chip has been arrested, tried and convicted of negligent stupidity by Judge GB7. He is ordered to undergo sensitivity training and to write a 10,000 word paper, complete with graphs and charts on the dangers of stupidity on sports boards.
Tune in tomorrow for more of “As The Lohud turns”, sponsored by (Scott) Proctor And (Oscar) Gamble.
Other Mac’s
1) Big Trucks
2) Computers
3) Steroid Boy
4) The Tennis Brat
GreenBeret7
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:39 am
Erica has her own Sesame Street infatuations and is using it to launch a hostile takeover of the firm she works for by driving everybody crazy with the sound of Bert And Ernie singing “Rubber Ducky” 400 times a day.
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GB7- You are a GENIUS!!!!! I should do that tonight!!! But instead of Ernie singing, I will stand and do it myself!!! (There was an e-mail sent recently telling people to stop singing out loud to their iPods. LOL)
Okay seriously, that was hilarious. Wonderful e-mail. Can’t wait to see what happens tomorrow!
I will be in Tampa tomorrow. Does anyone know the workout schedule?
NYY626
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:37 am
True story – I almost “drowned” in the balls at Sesame Place when I was 5. My dad had to jump in and save me.
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I once saw a morbidly obese woman get stuck. They had to clear out the ball pit to rescue her.
Best story belongs to my dad-
He was flying down a waterslide at full speed. Everything was fine until he discovered another large woman was stuck and wedged on the slide. Well, they collided and he unstuck her.
Terribly unfunny
GB, that was awesome!! Loved it! I’m quite the little schemer, aren’t I? I’m waiting for Tampayank to come on so I can get the details of his flight. Think he’s avoiding me??
I look forward to more As the Lohud Turns!
Erica, I’m just hoping that it doesn’t include those unmentionable episodes that’s given 90% of the board Sabermetrics Flu. I heard that they were quite sick from it.
Erin
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:47 am
GB, that was awesome!! Loved it! I’m quite the little schemer, aren’t I? I’m waiting for Tampayank to come on so I can get the details of his flight. Think he’s avoiding me??
I look forward to more As the Lohud Turns!
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I don’t know who’s in more danger, Tampayank because he won’t spill his guts or Robbie Cano who breaks his leg being chased by a crazy woman.
GreenBeret7
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:51 am
I don’t know who’s in more danger, Tampayank because he won’t spill his guts or Robbie Cano who breaks his leg being chased by a crazy woman.
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Definitely Tampayank. I would never, ever want to cause Robbie to break his leg.
“I personally feel that Cano and Granderson will both reach or be around 30 HR’s and 90+ RBI’s this coming season.”
Think about that statement–we’re talking about the Yankees 2B and CF(?), both of whom are under 30, are signed to reasonable contracts, and will presumably bat in the lower half of the order. That’s pretty impressive isn’t it? This duo has so much potential that it’s not difficult imagining either competing for an MVP award. Cashman really doesn’t get enough credit for the way he has overhauled this team over the past few seasons.
Never mind the H1N1 shot.
Everyone here needs a serious injection of real live basball virus.
The infection needs to spread quickly thru the community before “terminal boredom” sets in.
It’s already too late to stop the mass hysteria.
And I almost forgot to mention that “sabremetreosis”, and “microcosmic observationalism” are also at war in the Corpus dilecti.
“Macfan-
I have been meaning to ask you. Are you a fan of:
A) Fleetwood Mac
B) Big Macs
C) Some other Mac???”
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LOL, I’m just a fan of Apple Macintosh.
I’m with you Teixeira Win baby win, keep that mindset. You AJ, and CC got the ring in your 1st year of being a Yankee, best money ever spent, by Cashman. It only gets better from here on out. Defend your title.
Saw a clip of Damon talking yesterday. Looked like a sitdown interview rather than the presser. But he was talking about the negotiations. I think some things are better left unsaid.
Are the NY papers talking (trashing) Damon this a.m.? I read a little of him talking about how eye-opening it was when the richest team in baseball tells you they can’t give you what you want. He still doesn’t get it. It’s that they didn’t want to give him what he wanted.
The first HGH testing victim. It’s not clear what kind of test it is, but it has to be blood, right? Doping agency saying that it’s false that HGH is indectable. I think this will eventually trickle down to baseball. Some time after 2012?
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn.....id=4938135
BA has it’s list of the top 100 prospects out.
Jesus Montero is Numero Quatro (#4) overall.
“tk February 23rd, 2010 at 11:54 am
“I personally feel that Cano and Granderson will both reach or be around 30 HR’s and 90+ RBI’s this coming season.”
Think about that statement–we’re talking about the Yankees 2B and CF(?), both of whom are under 30, are signed to reasonable contracts, and will presumably bat in the lower half of the order. That’s pretty impressive isn’t it? This duo has so much potential that it’s not difficult imagining either competing for an MVP award. Cashman really doesn’t get enough credit for the way he has overhauled this team over the past few seasons.”
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Absolutely, when you consider Granderson hit 30 HR and 71 RBI’s, in a down season and in a mediocre Detroit Lineup where he was hitting leadoff
Cano got to 25 HR and 85 RBI’s while hitting awful with men in scoring position
More ammo is the fact that Granderson is so much better away from Comerica his whole career.
2006 Home – .249 AVG, .326 OBP, .389 SLG, .715 OPS, 7 HR, 33 RBI
2006 Away – .271 AVG, .343 OBP, .485 SLG, .828 OPS, 12 HR, 35 RBI
2007 Home – .286 AVG, .351 OBP, .512 SLG, .863 OPS, 10 HR, 36 RBI
2007 Away – .318 AVG, .370 OBP, .592 SLG, .962 OPS, 13 HR, 38 RBI
2008 Home – .277 AVG, .361 OBP, .493 SLG, .854 OPS, 11 HR, 35 RBI
2008 Away – .283 AVG, .368 OBP, .495 SLG, .863 OPS, 11 HR, 31 RBI
2009 Home – .230 AVG, .307 OBP, .388 SLG, .695 OPS, 10 HR, 34 RBI
2009 Away – .267 AVG, .345 OBP, .516 SLG, .861 OPS, 20 HR, 37 RBI
His AVG, OBP, SLG, OPS are all better away from Comerica in his career. That is not a coincidence for his entire career that he is a better player away from that park.
Even in his monster 2007 season when he had lines of .302 AVG, .361 OBP, .552 SLG, .913 OPS, 122 Runs, 185 H, 23 HR, 38 doubles, 23 triples, 26 steals he was still better Away than at Home
Home – .286 AVG, .351 OBP, .512 SLG, .863 OPS
Away – .318 AVG, .370 OBP, .592 SLG, .962 OPS
Think about it Cano had 25 HR and 85 RBI’s while hitting
Runners on – .255 AVG, .288 OBP, .415 SLG, .703 OPS (294 at bats)
Scoring Position – .207 AVG, .242 OBP, .332 SLG, .574 OPS (184 at bats)
Bases Loaded – .259 AVG, .258 OBP, .407 SLG, .665 OPS
Scoring Position and 2 Outs – .204 AVG, .250 OBP, .327 SLG, .577 OPS
If he is half decent in those situations next season he will hit 90=100 RBI’s and his power continues to increase.
AT 27 and 29 these two guys are going to have terrific years in pinstripes, they have so much room to improve and keep getting better.
BryanHoch Sign hanging outside NYY clubhouse – “Do ever in all things our damndest and never, never give up!” 54 seconds ago
Steven (CT) (CT)
Rob – Who would you place as your fifth starter on the Yankees. Seems like Hughes is the favorite and Joba destined to replace Mo. Excited about the baseball season as it seems so long since celebrating the world series. But this fifth starter issue concerns me a bit.
Rob Neyer (12:29 PM)
Well, every team has a question mark at No. 5, and I would suggest that the Yankees are fortunate to have two candidates so fine.
Posted on YES about Jack Curry:
http://web.yesnetwork.com/news.....1&oid=
Can’t argue with Neyer there……..Doreen, thanks!
Macfan
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:18 pm
I totally agree with Cano & Granderson. Both are special.
http://cdn.newsday.com/polopol.....484622.JPG
Cool pic of Mo
http://cdn.newsday.com/polopol.....484622.JPG
Hmm, I hope this works better
Sorry – for some reason the link isn’t working. Too bad as it’s a great pic
Betsy, here’s a pic you’d like:
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0.....rk+Yankees
JackCurry1 I’m excited about making the move to YES. http://www.yesnetwork.co... 13 seconds ago
I guess Curry will be working alongside Bob Lorenz playing the role of “professional analyst”
It’s a job I think should go to a former ballplayer but it’s possible that the YES people are just tired of dealing with free-thinking rabble rousers. Like Cone and Justice.
Personally I prefer a straight shooter than a corporate yes man.
Nothing against Jack Curry because he’s good and should be a familiar face even to those who may not know him by name. But YES doesn’t need any more fluff.
Chip,
By saying I do not feel bad for the guy because he has money to fall back on unlike many others with similar problems, all your saying is that I do not feel bad for the guy because he has money.
The only thing that separates a poor person with a mental disorder and a rich person with a mental disorder is money. You can apply that across the board to any issue and at the end of the day you end up just saying if you have money no one should feel sorry for you or show compassion for your struggles. No matter how much money he throws at his recovery he may never overcome his problem.
Yes, Green has access to better resources, but anyone feeling sympathy for the guy should have nothing to do with the situation of another person.
No matter how much money he has, the guy has a serious problem. It is as simple as that.
Betsy – Romine wasn’t built in a day
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Sorry – for some reason the link isn’t working. Too bad as it’s a great pic
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Betsy, I think you just want to keep Mo all to yourself
I’m glad Cano is aware of his struggles with RISP, but I hope this doesn’t cause him to press.
“Do you feel bad for Tiger Woods? Of course not. But perhaps he has a true addiction and we don’t know what it’s like.”
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Tiger Woods’ situation has nothing to do with Kahlil Green. Tiger Woods subjected his wife and children to great heartache and betrayal. His wife and kids had no say in the matter because they did not enter into the situation knowing about Woods’ addiction. If Woods had the addiction he should never have gotten married or had kids. He is a scumbag and a liar. Not because I feel no sympathy for him if he indeed has an addiction, but because he subjected people to it when there was absolutely no reason to.
On the other hand, the Rangers knew full well the situation they were entering into. They voluntarily made the decision and took the risk associated with it.
Good Day GB- Thanks for your post last night… I saw it this morning. Am spending quite a bit of time with them. My dad turns 88 this year my mom is 83. My bestest memories was going to stock car racing at islip speedway. if you give me your email address (you can get mine from the link) I will send you the piece I wrote on it.
Your As the Lohud turns is brilliant.
lgy is right.
“God willing and given the chance, let me carve my name on something bigger than a locker-room bench.”
Jack Curry has said some stupid stuff on YES Hot Stove but compared to Feinsand, he’s a pretty good.
Another inspirational sign in Yankees clubhouse
Well per Baseball America the Red Sox have 4 players in MLB top 100:
21 Ryan Westmoreland, of, Red Sox
24 Casey Kelly, rhp, Red Sox
75 Josh Reddick, of, Red Sox
87 Lars Anderson, 1b, Red Sox
Add to that MLB.com’s 3 in Top 50:
27 Ryan Westmoreland, of, Red Sox
28 Casey Kelly, rhp, Red Sox
45 Jose Iglesias, SS, Red Sox
Then that would be 5 guys in someone’s top 100. The Yanks have 2 in Top 100 & 1 in MLB.com’s Top 50.
This doesn’t seem right to me, especially since they are discussing A-League ball players as stars. I would have figured 1 or 2 of these guys would have been in Top 100 along with Montero & Romine.
Manuel Banuelos
Jairo Heredia
Slade Heathcott
D.J. Mitchell
Kelvin De Leon
Jorge Vazquez
Vincent
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
I’m glad Cano is aware of his struggles with RISP, but I hope this doesn’t cause him to press.
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Yup.
My thoughts, too.
How could Cano not be aware of his struggles with RISP?
Ray,
The Yankees in a way did have 4 guys in the Top 100. Austin Jackson and Arodys Vizcaino. If the Red Sox had made any trades this offseason they would be in the same situation.
Also, Jorge Vazquez is not a big prospect.
This is a good write up of the Yankees top 30 prospects:
http://riveraveblues.com/2010/.....cts-21281/
Heey Bod, long time no see.
Vincent
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
I’m glad Cano is aware of his struggles with RISP, but I hope this doesn’t cause him to press.
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Actually, I think part of the problem last year was that he knew he wasn’t getting it done with RISP and was pressing. I think he’ll be much better this year. Just a hunch.
Kelly, Westmoreland, and Iglesias just have higher upside than any of our non Montero guys. Reddick is a useful OF that can be plus defense at any of the 3 OF positions. Thats the way it is. Even Hall of Famer Peter Gammons says so.
Just booked my trip to go down to Tampa can not wait to see the boys back at it! Anyone else down here going? April 2nd and 3rd??
New post with Pettitte audio.
Erica, a little early for GTL but here is what I am thinking.
Grandersons speed belongs in the 2 hole and Johnson will hit for more power in our line up. Mixing the Lefties and Righties has always been a Yankee trademark.
Jeter
Granderson
Tex
Arod
Johnson
Posada
Cano
Swisher
Gardner
When Posada sits Cano and Swisher slide up but try not to sit Posada against a lefty whenever possible.
Bronx Born
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Heey Bod, long time no see.
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Heya Bronx.
How’s it with you?
I’m more voyeur these days than poster.
Looking forward to the real thing, LOL.
Bod- I hear ya my friend..
Jim Pir – one
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Kelly, Westmoreland, and Iglesias just have higher upside than any of our non Montero guys. Reddick is a useful OF that can be plus defense at any of the 3 OF positions. Thats the way it is. Even Hall of Famer Peter Gammons says so.
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The Yankees put no stock at all in what these prospect outlets have to say.
They have their own evaluations and care what BA says about as much as I do.
…but gotta admit, Randy l vs. the Sabre Kids was probably the funniest stuff I’ve ever read on here.
The debate was ultimately secondary, because of how funny the responses were (Randy’s especially – I was actually doubled over laughing…and I needed to laugh!)
It’s been mentioned that the Yankees do not want to take away Cano’s aggressiveness at the plate. It is at the same his strength and his weakness.
It’s his strength because he seems to do better when he swings early in the count (I think) in terms of BA.
It’s his weakness because it doesn’t allow him to hit situationally. To do that you must look for a certain pitch to drive in a particular way, and it may not come early in the count(i.e. patience).
For me, Matsui was a master of this. He would seem to tailor his hitting approach to the situation at hand. I thought he was remarkably good at it.
To be a better hitter with men on base I personally think that’s a part of what it will take for Cano.
Do I think it will happen ?
No.
Cano’s pure athleticism makes it possible for him to make contact at a very high rate but it doesn’t seem to allow him to come to the plate with a specific situational hitting plan which may require patience, and therein lies the paradox for me.
How do you balance Cano’s aggressiveness with a perceived need to hit situationally in order to drive in more runs ?
Or is what am saying a false “dichotomy”, worse yet not even a valid POV ?