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Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Jul 20, 2010 
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Registration begins in an hour. One last time, here are the details from our online department, along with a list of the prizes being given away in the random drawing.
This afternoon we are implementing free registration on the LoHud Yankees Blog. This is not meant to hinder you in any way. Rather, it will make reading and commenting on the blog a richer experience. By introducing registration, we will try to ensure that the conversation is free from the distractions of spammers, trolls and imposters.
Registration will be necessary for those wishing to post a comment on a blog entry. If you simply wish to read the content, you do not need to register. Each person who wants to comment will have to register a unique username. In addition to choosing a username, you will be asked to submit a valid e-mail address, your gender, zip code and age. This information is for demographic purposes only and will not be released to any outside party without your express consent. However, you may receive promotional or informational e-mails related to the LoHud Yankees Blog. You also must check the box saying you agree to the Terms of Service. Once you register and sign in, you’ll be able to comment as much as you wish.
To kick off this new feature, we are holding a drawing for those who register between noon July 20 and noon Aug. 3. Ten users chosen at random will win prizes provided by LoHud.com/The Journal News and Steiner Sports. You must be a registered user to enter the contest. Only one user per household may win. If you are one of the 10 chosen, you will be notified by e-mail following the registration period.
The prizes are all Major League Baseball authorized autographed baseballs in glass display cases and will be awarded in the following order:
1. Derek Jeter
2. Alex Rodriguez (signed 2009 World Series ball)
3. Mariano Rivera
4. Andy Pettitte
5. Robinson Cano
6. Brett Gardner
7. Reggie Jackson
8. Whitey Ford with “CY 61″ inscribed
9. Yogi Berra
10. Marcus Thames
RePost:
Since there is going to probably be a “registration push” today at around the time I’d normally start Guess the Line Up, I am going to start it now.
Guess the Line Up is Now Open for Business
I will accept lineups until 3 p.m. Good luck!
(I need to go out this afternoon from 2:30 to about 6, so I will post results later than usual.)
Want that gardner ball so bad.
Thames come on baby!
Well, if I’m lucky enough to win any of these autographed baseballs, you just know it’s going to be the one signed by Marcus Thames.
Jeter ball for my nephew!
That Robinson Cano ball is mine!!!!!!
GTLU: Hard to do without knowing who is pitching against the NYY but I’ll give it a shot
Jeter – SS
Swisher – DH
Tex – 1b
Alex – 3b
Cano – 2b
Posada – C
Granderson – CF
Curtis – RF
Gardner – LF
At noon, someone’s gotta post the music from 2001: A Space Odyssey. I would but I can’t.
“Also sprach zathrustra” or something like that. Strauss.
GTLU:
SS Jeter
RF Swisher
1B Teixeira
3B Rodriguez
2B Cano
C Posada
CF Granderson
DH Miranda
LF Gardner
Thanks
Here’s a trade that would make sense if not for the fact that the Mets and Yankees don’t make major trades with each other.
Mets get: Joba, David Adams, McAllister
Yankees get: Carlos Beltran and Pedro Feliciano
# Chip July 20th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Here’s a trade that would make sense if not for the fact that the Mets and Yankees don’t make major trades with each other.
Mets get: Joba, David Adams, McAllister
Yankees get: Carlos Beltran and Pedro Feliciano
No
Jeter SS
Swisher RF
Tex 1B
A-Rod 3B
Cano 2B
Posada DH
Granderson CF
Cervelli C
GGBG LF
Thanks Chlorine Doreen
SS Jeet
RF Swish
1B Tex
3B Alex
2B Robbie
C Po
CF Grandy
DH Miranda
LF GGBG
thanks Doreen
kate-we have the same lineup again! Let’s hope we win
oh I have the same line up as Erin…a good sign I hope!
great minds think alike?
GF-
“I’m partial to the old muscle cars myself: ‘69 Camaro and ‘70 Chevelle
And for good measure, I’d like an H1 Hummer as my daily [gas guzzling] driver.”
I didn’t say the Lambo was going to be my ONLY car.
Sure could make good use of that H1 with my hobby.
Chad,
I would like to donate an LGY signed ball to the list of prizes
(provided that you supply the ball and display case)
I hope my fellow peers on here will so graciously in follow in my footsteps and donate their valuable possessions.
MLBatbat says O’Sullivan is pitching for the Angels for those pondering GTLU entries.
Bronx-
Let’s make sure that the “Monolith” appears as well.
GTLU- I’m Back!!!!!
SS Jeet
RF Swish
1B Tex
3B ARod
2B MVP
C Jorge
CF Grandy
DH Miranda
LF Gardy
SP Yung Master Hughes…..7ip/7ks/1run and the W…..
upstate kate July 20th, 2010 at 11:12 am
great minds think alike?
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absolutely
I decided not to go with “Chlorine Doreen.” It’s like a tattoo – you have to be okay with the permanence of it. I’m too conservative – I have zero tattoos.
LGY-
Maybe you should see if the Hall of Fame would take it.
“Maybe you should see if the Hall of Fame would take it.”
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I’ve dabbled with some performance enhancing drugs since joining Lohud, so I don’t think they would consider it
Blog registration begins at noon.
LoHud server meltdown begins at 12:01.
Doreen,
Tattoos aren’t so bad. Got a fairly large one on my calf.
LGY-
I have noticed the change. You would be disqualified.
GF -
I have no problem with tattoos on other people. I just can’t see one on me. Not even a cute little butterfly or something like that. My sister go a butterfly on her ankle many years ago. Now, maybe inks or technique is better today, but the ink has faded on hers and it doesn’t look so cute anymore.
Also, I am not into voluntary discomfort.
Doreen July 20th, 2010 at 11:15 am
I decided not to go with ?Chlorine Doreen.?
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I can understand that- but it still makes me giggle
LGY
Metamucil isn’t on MLB’s list of banned substances, you’ll be ok.
I don’t think you’d need to trade Joba to get Carlos Beltran. He is coming off microfracture surgery.
I would burn the ball and throw it in a dumpster if I won Thames
I hardly ever post, but view the comments every day that I can. It will be nice to at least be rid of the people posing as some of the regular posters. This is really a good blog that will be getting even better!!! Go Yanks!!!
Erica -
I have no objection to people using it — it’s really funny. I just couldn’t commit to it as a SN.
Doreen July 20th, 2010 at 11:21 am
GF -
I have no problem with tattoos on other people. I just can?t see one on me. Not even a cute little butterfly or something like that. My sister go a butterfly on her ankle many years ago. Now, maybe inks or technique is better today, but the ink has faded on hers and it doesn?t look so cute anymore.
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I know a girl who got a giant Mickey Mouse when she was 18.
All I could think of when I saw it was how ridiculous what was going to look one day
You can make it your nickname, that way its not permanent. (in your wordpress profile)
FWIW, I would like to see the Yanks use the kids in the farm system to take over for Andy until he returns. Also, I am not convinced that we need to go outside the organization to help our bench. It would be GREAT to see Jesus in NY.
Chad,
I would like to donate an LGY signed ball to the list of prizes
(provided that you supply the ball and display case)
I hope my fellow peers on here will so graciously in follow in my footsteps and donate their valuable possessions.
—I am now announcing that I am putting my Fruit of the Loom underwear, as well as my girlfriend’s pink g-string, on the table.
Good morning, all ?
I remember the immortal Bobcat, a few years ago, and one of the best things he said was ?They let you know what they want you to know?.?
Joe G. has gone from ?We need Joba to be good? to ?We evaluate everybody every day?. There was a big story in Newsday today about the writer interviewing Cash, and Cash saying almost the exact same thing about Joba.
Robertson did a very nice job Sunday, coming into that situation and stopping the Rays cold. Joba was given the assignment of getting thru two innings, and in the second he let in a run. I?m sure Joe did not want to have to use Mariano for that one out; apart from wear and tear on Mo, Joe wanted to see Joba just get the job done. I think Joba?s failure to do so triggered these latest stories and quotes.
Everybody sees what?s been going on with Joba, so I don?t know how much trade value he has. I do think that he is running out of time with the Yankees. I really hope he gets it going, but, at some point you have to perform.
Mitre was probably using as many secondary pitches as possible in his game last night to get a good feel with them. Let’s hope his 1st start is successful in building his confidence for his following starts. The bullpen will need to be sharp. Mitre shouldn’t be expected to go much past the 6th inning.
Can’t we put on Phil Hughes for Thames, and Teixeira for Gardner? Pretty please lol
Mitre pitched just fine last night. Every ball put in play was on the ground. If you’re a sinker ball pitcher, that’s the most important stat of them all.
And 2 of his runs were given up by a reliever’s HR.
Chip – I think the Mets would love to make that trade. I really think they want to unload Beltran and that contract.
Beltran as DH and parttime OF? Depends on his knee. I bet his medicals are very complicated. Not to mention the financial issues. Feliciano has been pretty consistent the past two years, and is lefty. I think he’d be one of the more marketable commodities the Mets have.
Jerkface -
I can try that.
As long as it’s not permanent.
“Metamucil isn’t on MLB’s list of banned substances, you’ll be ok.”
Two reasons why I dislike the angels:
1)the lack of success we have had vs them in the last decade
2)their tv announcers via MLB Extra Innings are so annoying.
Tonight I’m forced to watch the game via the angels t.v. network
Warning Track Power July 20th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Tonight I?m forced to watch the game via the angels t.v. network
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Me too.
I hate MY9 games.
Warning Track Power July 20th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Two reasons why I dislike the angels:
1)the lack of success we have had vs them in the last decade
2)their tv announcers via MLB Extra Innings are so annoying.
Tonight I?m forced to watch the game via the angels t.v. network
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Cheer up! Its only a two game series and then we don’t have to face them again this season (at least regular season)
One of these balls is not like the other. One of these balls just doesn’t belong.
“Tonight I’m forced to watch the game via the angels t.v. network”
Don’t know who their announcers are now but Rex Hudler was “retired” so it’s better than it would have been last year.
my dog wants a marcus thames ball!
Irreverent Discourse July 20th, 2010 at 11:46 am
my dog wants a marcus thames ball!
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On the bright side, I have finally stopped totally hating Marcus Thames just for the sheer reason that he is not Johnny Damon
pat-did you snag that invite to Kay’s wedding yet??
Hey, a prize is a prize but can you say boobie prize?
Was the Richie Sexson ball unavailable?
erica – i assume that is because he has given you plenty of other reasons to hate him :p lol…
while it would be my last choice, I would be happy to get a Thames ball.
I don’t mind the MY9 games except they are on some strange channel like 1027 for me, and I can’t record them if I am not around. There are no commercials on my MY9, so it feels like you are at the ballpark and you can sometimes hear the announcers between innings when they don’t know they are on the air. Once I heard Kenny singing “God Bless America”
Hi Doreen,
GTLU
Jeter-ss
Swish-rf
Tex-1b
Alex-3b
Cano-2b
Posada-c
Granderson-cf
Miranda-dh
Gardner-lf
The Brewers are stating they’d be willing to trade Corey Hart. He’s a RF with good power numbers, 22 HR’s and 70 RBI’s already.
I have the following people who have submitted lineups for GTLU. If you submitted a lineup and don’t see your name, let me know.
Thanks.
Chip
Erin
Erica
upstate kate
champ809
Erica
what step are you at in the grieving process? is there any potential PBF on the horizon? what about Swish? of Cisco?
Big Brother trying to keep the white man down….
keep up the work, Lohud.
upstate kate – the braves actually have a channel that is dedicated to their games, no commercials… shows the field live between innings and its just stadium noise, very cool.
Wildlife Alert:
I had a chance to capture these pics of one of all time favorite cartoon characters today.
He was right up on our backyard table but I couldn’t get to my camera quick enough.
These are the best I could do for now. Meep Meep. Enjoy.
http://picasaweb.google.com/cy.....oadRunner#
kate-I don’t mind MY9 games on the very rare occasion I get them. 9 times out of 10 I have to watch the other team’s feed.
That list, and Patrick from CT.
Erica–Such growth for you to stop hating Thames. Some day I will stop hating Bill Mazeroski. Or maybe not.
6 minutes away from the new era
how can anyone contain their exciement?
MTU -
This is your backyard? Wow!
Great pictures. I have never seen one of those EXCEPT in a cartoon.
Registered!
MTU-very nice pictures!
a minute early, it appears
New Post: Registration is here
Doreen-
Next time I will try to get better close-ups. That was a male. They are really very attractive and beautiful critters. And they can run like
GGBG.
And yes, that is a tiny snippet of the view from our backyard.:)
Awesome, registered.
Test
Ok, I registered! Where do I collect my prize?
I think it’s funny how the list seems to get better at the end with Reggie Jackson, Whitey Ford, and Yogi Berra…then ends with Marcus Thames. What? lol.
ha i would really like to have the whitey ford ball!
That would be awesome!