Robertson seeking public’s help for tornado victims
Posted by: Brian Heyman - Posted in Misc on May 26, 2011 
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David Robertson was a little anxious before Wednesday’s 7-3 win over Toronto.
The Yankees would be bound after the game for Seattle where they would spend their off day today. But Robertson’s off day would have a more somber tone. He was headed for Tuscaloosa, Ala., to survey the aftermath of the tornado that blew through April 27 and left so much death and devastation behind.
“It’s my hometown,” Robertson said. “It’s real dear to me.”
The house in which he was raised got spared. So was his family. So many others weren’t as fortunate. A few of his friends lost their homes.
“I hear the damage is unbelievable,” Robertson said. “I’m a little nervous to go down there and see how one bad day and one tornado can destroy a whole town pretty much. It didn’t get the entire town, but it destroyed a couple of places where I grew up (going to). It’s kind of weird to know everything you were used to seeing isn’t there anymore. I’m really nervous to see how bad it is.”
The 26-year-old reliever, who pitched there at the University of Alabama, cares enough that he’s going to try to help the citizens of Tuscaloosa. He planned take a tour today and meet with the mayor and others, attempting to see where some money is most needed.
He would love the public’s assistance from near and far. He and his wife have created the Dave and Erin Robertson Foundation and established a Web site with information on how to donate, www.highsocksforhope.com.
In addition, he’s going to donate $100 to the fund for every time he strikes out a batter. He struck out one of the two batters he faced to close out the seventh in the finale against the Blue Jays.
Robertson plans to fly out early tomorrow morning to rejoin the team for Friday night’s game against the Mariners.
The photo of this damaged Tuscaloosa neighborhood is courtesy of The Associated Press.
That’s a great cause, though, the Alabama/Georgia area already has more severe storm warnings for today. It’s good that players chose such good charities to support. Maybe the folks in Alabama and Georgia that not all of us Yankees road with William T. Sherman.
There’s a guy with a great perspective on life. Go D-Rob!
Horrible series of tornados this year — just had a colleague have a tornado go through his town (thankfully it missed his home/family).
yet another reason to like D-rob
Speaking of the grudge that some carried for yankees and how deep it runs. True story. My daughter went to a school that had pictures of all of the US presidents hanging on the walls of the school room, except one. ne of her teachers also refused to accept pennies and $5 bills when getting change when shopping.
Love D-Rob.
Chad’s living the life
eboland11 Thrilled Chad Jennings of @LoHudYankees not only scored an exit row seat on this flight to Seattle but a free drink voucher too #bitterness
Kate, I left Fla for NY three weeks ago and the weather has been Cr#p. Started again today with some sun, but the rain clouds are moving in now, guess I should just expect it.
Saw the Soriano news of out 6-8 weeks. That one has worked out real well. So far Martin has been the nugget for the offseason offensivily along with good pitching from Colon and Garcia have given us early in the season. Jones has flashes, but not the consistent play we would like to see.
I’ve never been a real Swisher fan, but right now the guy just Po’s me off. I just like to see somebody out there that hits in the .280′s, moves runners along and drives in some runs with some power. He just strikes out too much.
Maybe this Houdini can work some magic in Tuscaloosa.
Help a different team get out of a tough jam.
Gary
it has been a wet and cool spring
Swish used to be so patient at the plate, now it seems like he is swinging for the fences every AB. Hopefully he turns it around soon.
Maybe Soriano turns out to be this year’s Marte, and comes up big in the play offs. I am really happy w/ what we have seen from D-rob and Joba.
Kate-
It’s amazing to me how quickly some fans can turn on players.
The “what have you done for me lately” mentality reigns supreme.
Doesn’t matter what Swisher has given us for the last 2 seasons.
That’s irrelevant because he’s struggling right now.
The minute he turns it around he’s a hero again.
I pull for all our guys. Moreso when they struggle.
Guess that makes me even weirder than people already think I am.
Mariano’s career save rate is actually 89% 572/642
got my wallet out and heading over to the website now. that stuff is just so tragic.
no online donation available yet
The Yanks may have misfired on Soriano…so far…but, they made some really good choices on Ayala and bringing up Pendleton. I think that Dic kerson will be a good pick-up amd Chavez has helped win a couple of games. I’d still unload Jones, though. Colon and Garcia have already earned their money, so, really, Cashman had a pretty decent buy and trade.
GB-
How about Martin ?
How good was that one. Double bonus points because we deprived the Sux of his services.
MTU –
You’re anything but weird. Anyone who’d think that is a koo-koo bird.
Cashman was right…?
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-.....id=6585772
MTU May 26th, 2011 at 9:11 am
GB-
How about Martin ?
How good was that one. Double bonus points because we deprived the Sux of his services.
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Who?
Wang-
Thanks.
Blake and I have had to rescue many players from under a bus.
That where the the concept of the DWB (designated whipping boy) comes from. It’s a rotating kind of honor. Like the fickle finger of fate award.
Like this DWB acronym you’ve come up with!
I’m not sure some posters will ever get off Jeter’s case or Jorge’s though, regardless if they turn in some great games this season. There seems to be no appreciation for what those guys gave us during that terrific run of championships. Those were awesome times…
GB-
You know. The great young Catcher who the Dodgers discarded prematurely because he had a couple of bad seasons and was oft injured.
The former All Star.
That one.
Wang-
Loyalty is for saps.
Wang-
And Love is for fools.
MTU, well said about player support. Cheer for and support them while they are here. If they showing no effort its one thing, I am sure its killing swish.
AP-
No one needs help or support when they’re standing tall.
MTU May 26th, 2011 at 9:25 am
GB-
You know. The great young Catcher who the Dodgers discarded prematurely because he had a couple of bad seasons and was oft injured.
The former All Star.
That one
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Oh, that Martin. Wasn’t sure if you were referring to Dean Martin, Billy Martin or Mary Martin.
Yeah, if you think it’s worth the effort to add Martin the good Cashman deals if you want.
Great job by D rob. Very unfortunate situation down there and I hope what he’s doing can help.
Did you guys see Buster Posey get lit. not making light of it . .but…. Maybe Romine (Cervelli ) Swisher …. for Jonathan Sanchez ??
Sanchez isn’t the answer, walks waaaaay too many guys.
hmmmmmm …. im trying . . lol lol
When you consider that Martin could be with the Sox right now it makes his signing even bigger……just huge the way he’s played.
He’s been the best catcher in baseball while the Sox have probably had some of the worst catcher play in baseball……pretty big trade off.
Sanchez might have the best arm on the Giants staff…..but he’s wild as a buck.
while the Sox have probably had some of the worst catcher play in baseball
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Didn’t you hear? Heyman has declared the Saltalamacchia experiment a success because he hit 2 HRs against cleveland
Sanchez might have the best arm on the Giants staff…..but he’s wild as a buck.
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If there was a guarantee that he’d cut down the walks by a third, I’d take him in a heart beat, but walking close to 5 guys per 9 and giving up a lot of HRs doesn’t scream AL east recipe for success
He has been a target for blog trade posts since he came up.
I thought HR don’t count
Cashman gets a fail for letting Crawford and Aceves go to the RS.
I thought HR don’t count
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Somehow, if an offense gets a lot of them it isn’t good, but if a pitcher gives up a lot of them it also isn’t good. Go figure.
Don’t they know those HRs will dry up in the postseason? Fetch me all the pitchers who give up 1+ HR/9!
Cashman gets a fail for letting Crawford and Aceves go to the RS.
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Im happy with Gardner ! … he’s coming around nicely ! Aceves . . mehhh
Also for not trading for AGon.
nice sarcasm, MaineYankee!
Maine-
You’re starting to sound like Randy.
Mike Ri May 26th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Cashman gets a fail for letting Crawford and Aceves go to the RS.
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Im happy with Gardner ! … he’s coming around nicely ! Aceves . . mehhh
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I should have added this.
gotcha MaineYankee
“Didn’t you hear? Heyman has declared the Saltalamacchia experiment a success because he hit 2 HRs against cleveland”
But is he #betterthangranderson?
MTU
I’m deeply offended.
There is no greater insult.
actually it seems that if the Yankees hit a lot of HR it isn’t good, but if any other team does that is just fine
Maine-
I could have said you type like GB.
Guy I’ve seen in person that I was hoping would fall to the Yanks in the draft is a Lefty named Daniel Norris. He comitted to Clemson so I thought maybe some signability issues may arise…..haven’t heard about any though. Kid is legit though…..reminds me of Hamels.
Jerkface May 26th, 2011 at 9:50 am
nice sarcasm, MaineYankee!
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I didn’t see any of the anti-Cash people here so I stood in for them.
Blake-
I WANT Gerritt Cole on an instant replay.
MTU May 26th, 2011 at 9:52 am
Maine-
I could have said you type like GB.
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I’ve already had that label assigned.
reminds me of Hamels.
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Hollywood Cole Hamels? Hollywoods have a bad track record here apparently.
Maine-
You guys remember what the Sun looks like up there ?
I WANT Gerritt Cole on an instant replay.
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Ian_OConnor I will be speaking about & signing my Jeter book “The Captain” tonight at 7 pm at Yogi Berra Museum at Montclair State #yankees
Jerkface-
In my fantasy world this time he falls to us and he signs.
Face,
I agree….if he were a little younger as well. He may put it all together late like a Cliff Lee but that’s rare……id take him but wouldn’t pay what they’d ask most likely.
MTU May 26th, 2011 at 9:58 am
Maine-
You guys remember what the Sun looks like up there ?
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It finally made an appearance the last few days.
I have to believe the Sux are looking hard for a starter to help them deal with the loss of Lackey/Dice-K. Let’s hope they are not successful anytime – that lineup is dangerous and they are on a 10-2 streak.
sp – soon
Ian_OConnor I will be speaking about & signing my Jeter book “The Captain” tonight at 7 pm at Yogi Berra Museum at Montclair State #yankees
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Yogi’s gonna get shunned.
Maine-
Good to hear. Now you can go back to workin’ on your tan.
MTU,
So do I…..he would be a great reliever for the Yanks
The Sox are gonna have stiff competition in the starter market if they get in and they don’t have as much to offer as a lot of teams do.
One intersting thought is if they decided to try and rent Beltran to play RF…..Yikes.
Blake-
Yeah. He’s a natural. Great middle innings type guy.
GB,
I grew up in a small town in central Florida before Disney hit the area. My older brothers fought man a fight for being yankees. We sang Dixie in school about a thousand times more than the national anthem.
When my sister was asked when we moved there “are you a yankee?. She responded “No, I’m a Dodger.” I come from a baseball family.
Bronx Jeers- LOL
Blake-
Time to get Danks. He’s 0-7 and the WS suck.
As long as he isn’t injured we should grab him when his perceived value might be down a little.
austinmac
I get alot of compliments on my Yankee hat here.
blake May 26th, 2011 at 10:16 am
The Sox are gonna have stiff competition in the starter market if they get in and they don’t have as much to offer as a lot of teams do. One intersting thought is if they decided to try and rent Beltran to play RF…..Ykes.
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The Sux don’t have much in the top prospect department but they do have some chips. Beltran in the middle of that lineup would not be good.
Maine-
I bet you do. Just keep smiling.
The June draft is fun, but for me, the big day is July when International signings open up. That’s where our real top 5 prospects are coming from.
The Sux don’t have much in the top prospect department but they do have some chips.
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Who?
Hey Blojo – I saw you opened your big mouth last night – I guess staying away from that crap as others here requested wasn’t to your liking. Your comments were interesting though – complaining about baseball discussions with me. Look who is talking – mr. trade Cano for Aaron Hill. And did I mention your incessant homophobia and insults, posting personal information about others, posting Hitler videos to offend Jews, etc?
I ignored you as I was asked to. But your crap won’t go unchallenged.
blake May 26th, 2011 at 10:16 am
The Sox are gonna have stiff competition in the starter market if they get in and they don’t have as much to offer as a lot of teams do.
One intersting thought is if they decided to try and rent Beltran to play RF…..Yikes.
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They have Drew and Cameron for RF now.
To much money tied up to sit them.
# LGY May 26th, 2011 at 10:31 am
The Sux don’t have much in the top prospect department but they do have some chips.
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Who?
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It’s the Sox they can do whatever they want and still have enough left over to get anything else
# BoJo May 26th, 2011 at 10:29 am
The June draft is fun, but for me, the big day is July when International signings open up. That’s where our real top 5 prospects are coming from.
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Isn’t there talk about an international draft?
SI_JonHeyman Andruw jones has been everything the #yankees wanted: a true pro/hard worker who ocassionally pops 1 out
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The Hymen has spoken.
I think we need GB vs Heyman on this issue. The Battle Royale of factless narratives
LGY-
Just remember that today’s “facts” are sometimes like the shifting sands of the Sahara.
There was a time when people thought the Earth was flat too.
Mind you, I am not talking about the Sux needing to score a top hurler, they have Lester, Beckett and Buchholz. Kalish, Reddick, Lavarnway, Anderson, Tejada and some guys like Scutaro, Cameron, Nava and Okajima come to mind.
while the Sox have probably had some of the worst catcher play in baseball
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Almost certainly fool’s gold , but in the month of May the Red Sox have gotten better production out of the catchers position than the Yankees have.
WCYF–You’re insane. Your comments and arguments make no sense, and you never take a firm position that you won’t weasel away from at a moment’s notice. I don’t intend to waste my life or time going back and forth with you. Do whatever you want on your end. I don’t care nor does anyone else here.
I think that’s the second time a Tex tweet has made me get a “moderation” alert.
# GreenBeret7 May 26th, 2011 at 8:23 am
Speaking of the grudge that some carried for yankees and how deep it runs. True story. My daughter went to a school that had pictures of all of the US presidents hanging on the walls of the school room, except one. ne of her teachers also refused to accept pennies and $5 bills when getting change when shopping.
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GB,
This is so disturbing, could you share state/county and approximate era this was?
Kalish, Reddick, Lavarnway, Anderson, Tejada and some guys like Scutaro, Cameron, Nava and Okajima come to mind.
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These are trade chips?
MTU,
Cash should have already talked to Kenny Williams about Danks. I would love it if they could get him
i’d assume cash has already talked to the W Sox about Danks, the Twins about Liriano, and keeps in touch with Jack Z, just to annoy him about Felix.
http://itsaboutthemoney.net/ar.....-you-jest/
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Good article on the ‘HR crisis’ with some examples of teams that did just fine mashing taters
BoJo May 26th, 2011 at 10:44 am
WCYF–You’re insane. Your comments and arguments make no sense, and you never take a firm position that you won’t weasel away from at a moment’s notice. I don’t intend to waste my life or time going back and forth with you. Do whatever you want on your end. I don’t care nor does anyone else here.
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I repeat. I have stayed away from engaging you at all per others requests – you are not doing the same. You are a stalker who went after people personally seeking IMO to cause them harm, revealing personal information, calling other bloggers mothers prostitutes and most objectionably suggested that someone molested children. Do you want to admit that or shall I post your comments? You don’t have to agree with my baseball comments – but you are a sick person.
Now. That’s enough no one here wants to hear more. Stop seeking to cause trouble here – or don’t, your choice.
These are trade chips?
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Ryan Kalish’s jacked up shoulder should bring a good haul.
So should all these prospects they keep DFA’ing like Nava.
WCYF – I think it’s pretty obvious to everyone here but you which one of you is crazy and which isn’t.
Scutaro, Cameron, and Okajima wouldn’t net a turd sandwich in a trade.
Yawn.
WCYF–You make all the lying accusations you wish. People here who have also read the Daily News know that is what you do best. Even your “posts” are out-of-context excerpts and falsified. The people her I respect know all about you and how you distort and lie. I don’t even have to reply to your nonsense. Bye.
Tom in N.J. – What about a turd sandwich with no pickles…
Okajima’s trade value skyrocketed when the Sox DFA’d him
/bizarroworld
MTU,
Id say Cashman has already spoken to Kenny.
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drew and cameron aren’t very good though….if they could upgrade to Beltran as a rental I wouldn’t rule them out to try.
‘Scutaro, Cameron, Nava and Okajima come to mind’.
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I don’t think anyone will be breaking down the doors to scoop these guys up anytime soon. Unless of course you are the Mutts (Mets).
BoJo May 26th, 2011 at 11:01 am.
WCYF–You make all the lying accusations you wish.
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The problem with that is your posts exist. Damn shame huh? Do you deny you called someone’s mother a prostitute? Come on, deny it. Then we shall see who is lying. Do you think that’s appropriate behavior on a sports blog?
blake May 26th, 2011 at 11:04 am
MTU,
Id say Cashman has already spoken to Kenny.
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drew and cameron aren’t very good though….if they could upgrade to Beltran as a rental I wouldn’t rule them out to try.
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The luxury tax would also play a role in what they do.
They work real hard to stay under it.
If they got Beltran that would be alot of money tied up in those three OF.
Might be a handful of teams with some interest in Scutaro (Colorado and SF, maybe one or two others), but nobody would be interested enough to part with anything more than B listers. Roster filler types.
Vineyard – they are only looking for a bottom of the rotation guy. The Sux have plenty of chips to go after that. Or a catcher like Pudge.
interesting article on HRs Jerkface…I guess there is no need to lose sleep over all those HR the Yankees are hitting
Do you think that’s appropriate behavior on a sports blog?
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All that matters is BoJo’s behavior here and now, which has been exemplary where as yours is a big bowl of crazysauce 24/7. Constantly threatening him with ‘revealing the dark past’ or whatever doesn’t play, because bojo plays by the rules here. Considering you constantly call him blojo, which has pretty twisted connotations, I think we can tell who is the one that should be talked to about appropriate behavior.
Yawn…and look who shows up after several days…clock work.
Scutaro, Cameron, and Okajima wouldn’t net a turd sandwich in a trade.
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What if you add recently DFAd Daniel Nava to the mix?
We talking a turd sandwich now?
Thank you to ID and JF…two of several posters I greatly respect here. They know the score.
But threatening to send a woman an animal snuff film is a completely normal thing to do.
Great article JF…thx!
The red sox might just be willing to part with the venerable michael bowden. Or was that venereal?
A low carb turd platter, maybe.
We can all go back to ignore mode….attention is the worst way to deal with trolls. “Let them pout and shout, ’til they wear themselves out.”
Yankees Mariano Rivera’s 2.22 ERA is the lowest among the 15 pitchers to appear in 1,000 MLB games. #YankeesFacts
Yea I think the luxury tax would play into it…..but they are clearly trying to win now with the contracts they’ve given out.
West Coast Yankee Fan May 26th, 2011 at 11:13 am
Don’t think they need Pudge, Salty is the second coming of Fisk as of late until he gets hurt again.
The red sox might just be willing to part with the venerable michael bowden. Or was that venereal?
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Even Pete was low on Bowden as of last week….
I’m sure they will manage to still sucker a team into making another one sides trade that helps them out.
Like Felix straight up for Mike Cameron.
Bojo – the problem is you are a liar. You don’t ignore.
I’m not sure we need to pick up a pitcher anymore. Colon and Garcia are doing great and look strong. ughes will be coming back. Noesi looks quite promising…Several kids in minors look like they could fill roles, and CC and AJ are heading up a deep staff.
The bullpen looks fine ith Soriano coming back in 8 weeks and Prior still making progress.
The only concerns would be LOOGY and perhaps Beltran if available to rotate in OF.
This team just needs to lay better defense as they are capable, and they will run away from the pack.
Buster Posey’s leg is destroyed. According to the twitterverse
Tom in N.J. May 26th, 2011 at 11:18 am
But threatening to send a woman an animal snuff film is a completely normal thing to do.
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Sending a public figure news footage of actual events is a perfectly appropriate method of voicing one’s opinion. Despite your obvious attempt to couch such in inflammatory language using words like “threatening” and “snuff film”.
Jerkface May 26th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Buster Posey’s leg is destroyed. According to the twitterverse
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“Destroyed?” That is terrible….any links to video? What happened?
Buster Posey’s leg bent in an awful way:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play......o_15201509
Buster Posey’s leg is destroyed. According to the twitterverse
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Sadly, this is not surprising to hear. Legs aren’t supposed to bend that way. Clean play, but a very unfortunate result.
Wow! Mets got a sucker–eh–that is investor to pony up $200M for part of team. Send that check right over to legal fees.
Posey has a broken leg, that means done for the year right?
I think the buyer is getting 20%. Wilpons now looking to get 10 other investors at 20% each as well.
Gotta love when some AAA never-gonna-have-a-career loser decides to plow a star player in a meaningless game in May. Plate wasn’t being blocked, he had half the plate open to slide to , but you could see about halfway down the baseline he started lowering his shoudler and was going to hit Posey no matter what.
Bush league nonsense.
Tom in N.J. May 26th, 2011 at 11:27 am
Buster Posey’s leg bent in an awful way:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play&.....o_15201509
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Thx Tom!
Very sad.
Posey has a broken leg, that means done for the year right?
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And maybe forever, if Kendrys Morales is anything to go by
Posey has a broken leg, that means done for the year right?
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If the broken leg somehow doesn’t mean it, I’m sure the torn ligaments do.
Bush league nonsense.
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Catchers shouldn’t block the plate. It wasn’t even a legal play (on Buster’s part)
“The Mets plan to reduce their player payroll next year, general manager Sandy Alderson said Wednesday, though Alderson dismissed Wilpon’s estimate to Sports Illustrated that the cut would be up to 30 percent. Alderson said the 2012 payroll should fall between $100 million and its current level of roughly $140 million.”
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Attention shoppers…Fire sale in aisle 4…Get your Beltrans and Santanas while supplies last.
That really sucks for the Giants.
Well there goes my fantasy season. Couldve had konerko for posey too. Sigh.
Really stinks for Posey and baseball in general…..two of the best catchers in the game are on the shelf now.
Bojo,
Yea I agree somewhat…..the pitching has been fine so far and although it does sorta seem like something that could regress …..I think its good enough that they can afford to not make a move unless its a real upgrade….meaning a difference making pitcher.
Cervelli for Cain
New Post: Did Andruw Jones save his job last night?
Cervelli for Cain
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LOL LOL LOL
All those years that posada did the swipe…..this is why. I really hate this for the kid and the Giants as well.
BoJo May 26th, 2011 at 11:16 am
Yawn…and look who shows up after several days…clock work.
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Consider the source, idiot.
Consider the source, idiot.
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?? The source of you showing up is WCYF???
That really sucks for the Giants.
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Wonder if they have Benji Molina on speed dial?
LOL LOL LOL
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Aim higher?
Cisco for Lincecum.
And Poey pay isexctly why Idon’t wantMontero behind the plate anymor…nt eve in SWB. If his bat is so great, put him at DH now.