Jeter: “There’s still some time”
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Jun 08, 2011 
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Derek Jeter’s first hit last night was a gift, a ground ball to shortstop that would have been a close play but almost certainly an out had the throw not gone wide. No error was called. His second hit was a clean single to center field.
With nine games left during this home stand, Jeter is 12 hits away. He’s now averaging 1.11 hits per game, which still leaves him on pace to reach 3,000 hits on the road. But just barely.
“I would like to (hit it at home),” Jeter said before yesterday’s game. “I’d be lying to you if I said no. There are 10 other pitchers, at least, who don’t want me to do it here. I’ll try, and we’ll see what happens. We have a long home stand. I’m really not focused on it as of yet because it’s still a ways away, but I would love to do it here. Any time you get a chance to do something special here at the stadium, you appreciate it, the atmosphere, the environment. The Yankee fans get into it.”
It’s an interesting situation to follow, but at this point it’s hard to call it much of a distraction for Jeter or the team.
Jeter’s missed only two games and played as many as 16 days in a row this season, so it wouldn’t be out of the question to see him in the lineup every day this home stand even without the milestone chase. The media seems interested in the chase for 3,000, but not infatuated to the point of surrounding Jeter for 15 minutes a day everyday. And Jeter himself, well, he’s Jeter. He’s already been through a similar situation with the pursuit of Lou Gehrig’s franchise hit record.
“I’m aware of it, but it’s still something that can’t happen today,” he said. “If it does happen today, we’ll be here for a long time. There’s still some time.”
Associated Press photo
Burnett craps the bed tonight
Mark it down
Good as gold
Looks like the short bus came by a little early today.
Looks like the short bus came by a little early today.
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LOL LOL LOL
Yankees win tonight
mark it down
good as gold
Kate > Bryan
Irreverent Discourse June 8th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Looks like the short bus came by a little early today.
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you know it baby!
Nice, kate!!
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# blake June 8th, 2011 at 1:29 pm
Kate > Bryan
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+1
Alright, I’m out for a while. Play nice, children.
# yankeefeminista June 8th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
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# Against All Odds June 8th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
# Vineyard Yankee June 8th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Against All Odds June 8th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Would it kill them to put on a sports desk show or a program regarding the minor league system or a round table discussion on how the Yankee draft and evaluate talent.
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What a great idea. Maybe email the YES Network ? Write them a letter ?
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That might work but the Yankees seem like the type of ppl that think hey we have the number 1 regional sports network why change it now.
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Because it would be progressive and we pride ourselves on that? And the prospect huggers would be in heaven.;)
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Yea prospect huggers would do back flips on a daily basis. The Yankee have something to tap into.
Bryan smarter than everyone else
It would be wonderful if Jeter could do this at home, considering he’ll be the first with 3000 hits as a Yankee.
I see that Matthews is tweeting “I’m playing tonight” Is that Matthews or Teixeira?
Also, on Posada. Lots of calls for him to take the money and retire. After Jeter’s 3K, post-ASB, etc. Don’t see it happening. Why would Posada walk away from the chance to get another ring? Why would the Yankees force him to? They have nothing to gain from it. If he’s hurting the team, they could simply slide him further down the bench. But, there’s nothing to gain from forcing Jorge off the team.
Jorge is not Randy Winn…or Andruw Jones.
hey m!
nice to see you around these parts m
Jeter vs. Wakefield: .277/.315/.395
vs. Beckett .300/.341/.425
Prediction: Jeter reaches 3000 on Wednesday, June 15th.
An m sighting! I agree…..Andrew will be let go if they need to clear a spot…..not Jorge.
Hey, guys!
So what’s (not) new? haha
Almost every player on this team gets way too much undeserved crap with the exception of A-Rod.
Its kind of a remarkable turnaround considering the unbelievable amount of that same undeserved crap he got before 2009, but right now its true.
For two years and running he’s been getting paid 30 million dollars a year to be an .840 OPS third baseman.
An .840 OPS is really good for a third baseman, but not one whose getting paid 30 million bucks and is supposed to be the centerpiece of this lineup and team.
If he continues to play this way, particularly in the long-term, we may be in trouble and will desperately need to incorporate some cheap impact bats (read: Jesus Montero, wherever that may be in the field) to compensate for his lack of production on a ridiculous dollar.
No reason to release Jorge. He will hit if we play him.
everyone wants him to do it at home but if he doesn’t the first 3 games are at Wrigley Field which isn’t the worst place to do it, historic ballpark and nice Midwestern fans that will give him the respect
G-C – He’s also been running around on a surgically repaired hip for those 2 years. And STILL producing an .840 OPS. Does that not equate in your “disdain” for the money he makes?
first 3 road games after the home stand*
tampa yank
especially if he gets it on the day Erin is at Wrigley
“For two years and running he’s been getting paid 30 million dollars a year to be an .840 OPS third baseman.”
He was getting “crap” when he was winning MVPs and costing the Yankees $15M a year so it evens out in the long run.
Even if Posada is made a bench player…..he is still capable of giving you a pro AB from time to time……Jones is just up there with his eyes closed swinging when the pitcher starts his wind up (because that’s about when he has to start).
^insert joke about drunk co-eds in stands at Wrigley
If he doesn’t do it on this home stand, someone will suggest he sit on the road.
G-C – He’s also been running around on a surgically repaired hip for those 2 years. And STILL producing an .840 OPS. Does that not equate in your “disdain” for the money he makes?
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ID, I don’t see what that has to do with anything.
1- I love Alex Rodriguez. Always have. I don’t have any “disdain” for anything about him.
2- The fact that he’s playing on a surgically repaired hip is part of the problem. There’s a good chance he’ll never be the same player that he was before that surgery. And if he’s making the amount of money he is to be an .840 OPS player in this league, its a significant, significant problem.
Whether he’s hurt or not, he’s not producing anywhere near the level of someone with that kind of salary. The hip is irrelevant to my point.
Not sure why you pulled that out.
Yankees draft another left handed Cajun pitcher from the Louisiana bayous. Always have good luck with them.
Everyone knows.Alex is over payed…..but he’s still one of if not the best 3B in baseball so I focus on that.
A hobbled Tex or Swisher playing first tonight. Judges?
“# m June 8th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
^insert joke about drunk co-eds in stands at Wrigley
If he doesn’t do it on this home stand, someone will suggest he sit on the road.
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the WGN “sights of Wrigley” segment is quite enjoyable
Hey m, welome back!
Where have you seen calls for Jorge to take the money and retire? If he walks away, no money, so those calls wouldn’t make a lot of sense. If they cut him,then he gets the money.
“If he’s hurting the team, they could simply slide him further down the bench. But, there’s nothing to gain from forcing Jorge off the team.”
Your logic is a little faulty; if his presence is hurting the team, then removing him would be done to help the team. Sliding a Dh who can’t hit (the premise) further down the bench just clogs up the bench and takes up a roster spot. Replacing him with someone who can do things he can’t do (the premise) would be something to gain.
However, if Jorge can still hit, which many of us still believe he can and almost all of us hope for, then he can still contribute, and that’s the reason why it makes baseball sense to keep him around and give him every chance to improve his performance.
Anyway, Jorge is no longer the main focus of the Yankee organization. Right now they are worried about editing some Little Dante footage into Joe Girardi’s Yankeeography.
Garr. If it was a LHP, pat, I’d say Tex DH’s. Tex says he’s playing, but how mobile will he be?
“# blake June 8th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Everyone knows.Alex is over payed…..but he’s still one of if not the best 3B in baseball so I focus on that.
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his consistency is not appreciated….everyone(media) has appointed Evan Longoria the next great 3b but the guy can’t stay healthy at his young age and has horrendous slumps….also rumor that he parties a little bit too much so that might have something to do with it
If he doesn’t do it at home……I can’t think of a cooler place than Wrigley in front of a full house.
Alex is still a better player overall than Longoria and in Alex’s prime it wasn’t even close.
Bryan June 8th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Bryan smarter than everyone else
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I’ll give you that you’re smarter than a turnip, but, it’s a retarded turnip, so not much to brag about.
I say we send Jeffrey Mauer out running in the infield to make sure Jeter gets his 3000th at home.
mel!!! I missed you my bff. I felt lonely here not having you correct the jibberish that i post. Hope everythings going good in the islands. I just got back in here about a month ago and it seems like most people vanished. GB7, U.K. and Erin have been making sure Im not talking to myself. Are you here to stay?
# GreenBeret7 June 8th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Yankees draft another left handed Cajun pitcher from the Louisiana bayous. Always have good luck with them.
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Serious question: Did anyone ever look at Arod as the “centerpiece of our lineup and team?”
I’m genuinely curious to hear what you guys think because although I was giddy when we got him I dunno that I ever thought of him that way. I guess thats pretty silly considering how important he is to our team’s production.. but I dunno, maybe its just cause the Yankees are bigger than pretty much any individual player..
GB,
Lol. The politically correct word these days is mentally challenged. But I can see in this case all bets are off.
G-C – I just dont see why its such a big deal. The money means little to the Yankees… his contract gets cheaper going forward and if he gets healthy there’s no reason to expect him to replicate the performance of an injured player. He showed us a glimpse of him being healthy earlier this year, then hurt an oblique. The talent is still there.
Who cares what Alex makes? The contract is what it is.
Alex has been the centerpiece of the lineup and the best player on the team since 2004……
Hey, Nick.
Did you send out the HBP bat signal last night?
I’ve seen others here write that he should take the money and retire (I’m thinking they’re thinking buyout?).
Anyway, they have nothing to gain. Because if Jorge is cut, I think the Yankees organization would take a hit.
Anyway, the logical next step, if Jorge is really struggling, would be the bench anyway. Just would be a full-time thing instead of part-time.
# blake June 8th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Alex has been the centerpiece of the lineup and the best player on the team since 2004……
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This. & Cano last year.
agree on AROD but Cano is close to being in that role
blake – again, true re: the best player on our team. Again, I know how important he is to our lineup. I remember grudgingly thinking we needed him back when he opted out. But I dont know that I really think of anyone as the centerpiece of our team. I mean… i feel like someone could make the case that CC be the centerpiece. Just someone smarter than me.
Shame,
I was going to ask you guys if you have ever seen another player that is one of the best hitters in the history of the game struggle as much with his swing as Alex does when hes not on? I cant remember Manny looking as bad. Pujols etc. He looks almost mechanical. Like Terminator trying to swing a bat. Last nights strikeout swing looked robotic.
Burnett hasn’t thrown against the Red Sox yet this season….I’m excited about tonight’s game. If he throws well, I think we’ll really know that he’s turned it around from last year. Think about it…we are 1-6. They’ve seen Garcia twice, Nova once, and even Phil Hughes.
SoS June 8th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
GB,
Lol. The politically correct word these days is mentally challenged. But I can see in this case all bets are off.
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I figured it was best to keep the words as simple as possible for him. After all, he’s Christiana12′s brother and son. Runs really deep in that family.
They need Cano to take that baton from Alex…..but he hasn’t yet. They need him to be the player he was last year….every year.
Shame, he’s very important.
“agree on AROD but Cano is close to being in that role”
Alex passed him that baton last year in spring training. It’s up to Cano how he chooses to run the race though.
SoS,
Hello. Must be killing you to see Dallas do so well. They are surprising the heck out of me. Real fortitude. Carlisle is doing a great job of outcoaching Spoelstra.
Anyhoo. Pujols was putrid to start this season. Even the diehards were starting to question him.
Everyone knows.Alex is over payed…..but he’s still one of if not the best 3B in baseball so I focus on that
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The Yankees never saw annual attendance of 3.5 million, nevermind 4 million, in any season until 2004. While Rodriguez doesn’t play to the level of a $30M player anymore, he’s put backsides in the seats. As far as the Yankees are concerned, I think they’ve more than broken even on their dealings with him.
I think right now, Tex and Cano are just as important to the team as Arod.
Well, I don’t think Jorge should be cut or want him to be cut, so that’s all hypothetical. But of course they wouldn’t cut him if they didn’t think they had somethign to gain, which would be the on-field performance of the team.
And given the emotional/PR toll of cutting a player like Jorge, the on-field benefit of replacing him would have to be a slam dunk to do so.
In the real world, they’re much more likely to replace Cervelli than Posada, but that’s not imminent either.
yankeefeminista June 8th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Who cares what Alex makes? The contract is what it is.
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The never-will-be GMs?
Seriously, I’m flat out sick of the phony “value” discussion. Who cares, indeed.
“I was going to ask you guys if you have ever seen another player that is one of the best hitters in the history of the game struggle as much with his swing as Alex does when hes not on? ”
Pujols this year.
mel,
Yes its killing me but I have to respect the heart they are playing with. Carlisle is one of the most underrated coaches in the game. The man knows how to get the most out of team and its showing. Great finals.
Thoughts on Brown being your next coach and not discussing it with Kobe?
Thoughts of an 8 game NFL season?
RS June 8th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
I think right now, Tex and Cano are just as important to the team as Arod.
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All three of those guys are vital, since they’re the middle of the order. Those 3 are why I don’t see us not winning the division this year. If they’re healthy, we’ll win, all else being equal.
What inning does Burnett nail one of the red sox players in the ear?
I say 2nd inning. Hopefully its Ortiz.
Speaking of Ortiz. Did he get a new order of those yummy shakes he was taking a couple years back? Maybe Bautista shared some of his this past offseason. I cant believe a guy just 2 years ago that had lost all his bat speed is back to being a big hitter that he is.
Pinch hitting for Erin…….
Dlauraposada Jorge just got out of surgery and we are now at his bedside waiting until he wakes up.
Boomerang Yankee……
swbyankeesTT New post: Yanks claim Jeff Marquez http://bit.ly/isfqvs
SoS,
Seems he knocked them off their feet. I don’t have a problem with it (lol). But it probably would’ve been best considering that Kobe and Shaw are pretty tight. Just to give him a heads up.
It will be interesting to see how Brown handles a team with multiple stars. I think he was handcuffed at times, and was forced to let LeBron be more than a floor general out there.
It will also be interesting to see how the Lakers do with the new offense. Going to look like the Spurs from what I understand. Don’t get all excited, the Spurs likely bit off the triangle offense first.
Anyway, Jason Smith had some interesting things to say last night. How the Heat are really building up Nowitski’s legacy. First of all, how can they not be double teaming Dirk the last couple of minutes of each of the last three games?
Jeter has the right attitude. Certainly hope he is able to break the record during this home stand, but if that doesn’t happen, so be it. Jeter has already had plenty of fantastic moments at Yankee Stadium that would make most MLB players jealous.
Didn’t this start out as a Jeter thread?
I think he’s in the lineup for the entire home stand, but he can’t worry about the countdown until he gets to 4 or 3…. then it gets interesting and the tickets get very expensive.
Alex has 13 straight seasons of 30 HR and 100 RBI. Tex has done it for 7 straight years.
Robinson Cano has NEVER done it.
pat June 8th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Boomerang Yankee……
swbyankeesTT New post: Yanks claim Jeff Marquez http://bit.ly/isfqvs
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Our old friend.
An m sighting !!!! GB and I just mentioned your name the other night…..Glad you’re here……What happens if Derek’s 3 k hit is hit at Wrigley, is a dinger into the bleachers…..Wonder how fast a Cubbie fan will be willing just toss it back onto the field ???/
SoS June 8th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
What inning does Burnett nail one of the red sox players in the ear?
I say 2nd inning. Hopefully its Ortiz.
Speaking of Ortiz. Did he get a new order of those yummy shakes he was taking a couple years back? Maybe Bautista shared some of his this past offseason. I cant believe a guy just 2 years ago that had lost all his bat speed is back to being a big hitter that he is.
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Ortiz is asking for a knockdown or a beanball today. The manner in which he ‘tossed his bat’ away after hitting the ball was ridiculous. I don’t know when it will happen, but I hope a Yankee pitcher does send a message to Ortiz.
SoS,
From my understanding retarded is the clinical term. Calling someone a retard is offensive.
pat June 8th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Pinch hitting for Erin…….
Dlauraposada Jorge just got out of surgery and we are now at his bedside waiting until he wakes up.
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That means he made it OK I guess. Good news. Thanks for updates.
What Alex makes matters a lot.
Since Hal took over he has demonstrated a significant level of fiscal reasonableness, the Soriano signing aside, which was as much about making a media splash in response to what Boston was doing than anything else.
If you don’t think that his 30 million dollar a year salary will preclude the Yankees from making moves that they might otherwise make over the next several years, you are wrong.
You are correct that there is nothing that any of us can do about it. There’s nothing I can do about a lot of things related to the Yankees. In fact, I have no impact on anything that goes in on this organization. Just because the fans “can’t do anything about it” doesn’t mean it isn’t a big deal.
Even if you IGNORE the fiscal side of things, which I am willing to do, its still a problem. This team as currently constructed is built with him as the centerpiece, the cleanup hitter, the rock who is supposed to carry the team for stretches through a very long baseball season. Right now, he isn’t that player, and hasn’t been for quite some time.
I wouldn’t say I’m concerned, but its definitely something to watch. If he can’t turn it on at some point this year and maintain the elite, April level of production we saw for some extended period of time, there’s a very good chance its gone forever. And if somehow you don’t think that’s a big deal when he’s under contract for the next six years after this one, you’re completely delusional.
I’m no statistician so I’ll wait for the smart alecs to correct me but to my mind, A-Rod’s slumps seem to be getting longer and his hot streaks shorter. I know he is still a very good player but we need him to continue being a superstar in the class of Albert Pujols or, dare I say it, Adrian Gonzalez (who, incidentally, has 18 more RBIs and 2 more Hrs). That’s why we’re paying him the big bucks…not to go 0-5 against the Red Sox and fan the spectators with a cool breeze.
mel,
Dirk has been the best player in the playoffs. If he wins the title, he has to be put up their as one of the best performances in the playoffs in some time and his name up there of best forwards ever.
And your right. How can you not take the ball out of his hands. It seemed like the zone defense stifled Miami. Lebron seems to be taking a back seat not only to Wade but to Bosh. He seems to be taking alot of fadaway 18 foot shots and not attacking as much. I still think its Wades team but Lebron has to be 1b for them to win.
The Yankees knew the downside of such a lengthy contract. All Yankee execs can hope for is that he’s healthy and as productive as he can be. As fans, we should cheer for the same. A great friend here
gave me some good advice re: The Contract. Just forget about it.
Alex’s contract has by far the most impact on the team’s decision making. Not just because of how much money he makes, but because of the length.
I am really hoping the Yankees don’t trade Montero because they envision Alex as a DH in the future.
If you don’t think that his 30 million dollar a year salary will preclude the Yankees from making moves that they might otherwise make over the next several years, you are wrong.
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They don’t win the 2009 WS without Alex. Might they have gotten him at less? We’ll never know, but I don’t really care what they choose to spend on players.
OTOH, if being more fiscally responsible means depending on & fielding a team & pitching staff of mostly homegrown talent for the longer haul, I’m all for that. Developing a young core is the only way for lasting success, any way.
Remember when 2017 seemed so far away.
If they hit Ortiz in his first at bat I think it’s pretty much a given he’s going to go out to the mound with the rest of his knucklehead teammates because Wakefield can’t throw hard enough to protect them.
That said, Beckett will take tomorrow night off and just use our best hitters for target practice.
I expect the Yankees to do nothing though. And if they are going to hit someone for Tex it better Gonzalez or it doesn’t count.
G-C, it is a bad bad contract; we all concur. However, it is water under the bridge. A lesson can be learned, but why harp on what we can’t change? However, we can look forward to better fiscal responsibility in the future.
Pujols this year: .278 .352 .481 Alex: .280 .352 .478
Remember when 2017 seemed so far away?
Alex’ status and age is exactly why Cashman was opposed to the revamping of his contract. Hank gets the credit for that one, Hal gets “credit” for the Rafael Soriano signing…. of course Randy Levine was in favor of both which just adds to his track record.
Pulling for the Mavs for sure…. hoping LeBron has a John Starks-like game 7
yankeefeminista,
Pujols has been pretty bad this year up until about a week or so ago
“If you don’t think that his 30 million dollar a year salary will preclude the Yankees from making moves that they might otherwise make over the next several years, you are wrong.”
People have said for years already that Alex’s contract was going to stop the Yankees from making moves and it hasn’t happened yet so therefore, I’ll believe it when I see it and I haven’t seen it.
Miami wins in 6 games^
I think Tex is going to be a go for tonight from what I read from our trusted beat guys.
Remember when 2017 seemed so far away?
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mel,
You continuing to repeat it isnt going to make it come any faster.
8 game football season?
“They don’t win the 2009 WS without Alex.”
If you remove Arod and replace him with Cody Ransom, I think you’re right. Nobody knows what that team would have been like — or the 2008 team, for that matter — had they not come to terms with Arod after he opted out. Too What If-y to know.
Alex is likely going to make $35 million next season.
# Triple Short of a Cycle June 8th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
yankeefeminista,
Pujols has been pretty bad this year up until about a week or so ago
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Yes, Albert is starting to heat up. Hopefully, Alex does the same.
G. Love June 8th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
If they hit Ortiz in his first at bat I think it’s pretty much a given he’s going to go out to the mound with the rest of his knucklehead teammates because Wakefield can’t throw hard enough to protect them.
That said, Beckett will take tomorrow night off and just use our best hitters for target practice.
I expect the Yankees to do nothing though. And if they are going to hit someone for Tex it better Gonzalez or it doesn’t count.
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Ortiz can be given a message without the ball striking him. A.J. can send a message to Ortiz with a classic bruchback pitch tonight. Could be during any point of the game. After all, Ortiz was the player who went out of his way to show up Noesi last night with his behavior after hitting the HR
“People have said for years already that Alex’s contract was going to stop the Yankees from making moves and it hasn’t happened yet so therefore, I’ll believe it when I see it and I haven’t seen it.”
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Matt Holliday.
Yes, but we know Pujols is going to get better this year; that is a given. Can we say the same about a 35-year-old Alex with his wonky hip?
# LGY June 8th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Alex’s contract has by far the most impact on the team’s decision making. Not just because of how much money he makes, but because of the length.
I am really hoping the Yankees don’t trade Montero because they envision Alex as a DH in the future.
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I am not optimistic, but will keep my fingers crossed about our keeping Montero.
“A great friend here gave me some good advice re: The Contract. Just forget about it.”
Smart person that friend of yours. It’s like the clothes in your closet with the tags still on them. Too late to return them so you hope they are useful someday.
# bruceb June 8th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Yes, but we know Pujols is going to get better this year; that is a given. Can we say the same about a 35-year-old Alex with his wonky hip?
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Time will tell. If he continues to be streaky though, he should have an upswing now. Plus the warm weather should be a nice salve for the wonky hip.
Not paying attention. Is that what it’s looking like?
What do they do, division games only?
I think it helps the older teams like the Pats and Colts.
They should just extend the season and play in cities with domes.
There’s no point getting bent out of shape about Arod’s contract. It’s done. It’s not going to disappear unless he retires at some point down the line. Perhaps the Yankees thoughts are if he isn’t productive they will negotiate a buyout with him and end things amicably.
Unless his contract stops the Yankees from pursuing a stud 3b it really doesn’t affect things in the next couple of years.
If Wright or Zimmerman make it to free agency I doubt the Yankees pass on either of them because of Arod’s dollars.
Arod will DH eventually, but I think he’ll be at 3b for another 2-3 years unless they want a better defensive 3b as he ages.
The money’s the money. Hank lost his mind and gave Arod a fortune. I’m sure there are contigency plans on how to get him off the team if he can’t contribute. Right now though he’s still a good player. Is he still and elite superstar? Doesn’t look that way right now, but I’m sure he’ll have his 30 HR’s and 100 RBI by the season’s end.
Getting Montero’s bat up here and through the development process is paramount though. He’s conceivably the future middle of the order hitter that will replace Arod and anchor the team with Tex and Cano.
Alex’s contract has by far the most impact on the team’s decision making. Not just because of how much money he makes, but because of the length.
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Even length wouldn’t be a huge deal if they weren’t similarly tied up longterm with other players. It’s the combination of Teixeira, Rodriguez and Sabathia that hurts the team’s flexibility.
pat,
We don’t have 20 years for them to become fashionable again. And bell-bottoms never made it back.
Does anyone think that Alex will retire before his contract ends if hes struggling ala Posada? I think he would probably rather hang em up than hear the fans night in and night out hating on him for not producing. I always thought he let fans get under his skin. Imagine if its a year long thing?
To me, no corner OFer, Matt Holliday and Carl Crawford included, is worth the kind of money they got. Only a Pujols-type hitter would merit it.
m,
If they play the schedule as constituted the Giants are going to be in trouble as they have a brutal second half schedule. The flip side to that is they could get a top 10 draft pick next year
You can add Jason Bay and Werth to that list.
Does anyone think that Alex will retire before his contract ends if hes struggling ala Posada?
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Nope
Jeter will get his milestone hit in YS this homestand. 12 hits in 8 games is only a little above normal. There are some pretty hittable pitchers coming up in those games.
Crawford is rounding into form, and is beloved in Fenway after all his walkoffs. But that’s a lotta dough for a non-power guy.
Better them than us!
GB7
I would be almost anything that Girardi runs Jeter out there every game during this homestand. He will play mostly SS, but also have the occasional DH game to give Jeter a 1/2 day off.
Triple,
They would just truncate it?
I guess that makes sense if they’re hoping to play as soon as it’s settled. But the whole interleague scheduling would make for some meaningless games division-wise. However, they scheduled division games in the last couple of weeks, so that those games would be meaningful.
Texas just drafted a pitcher named Joe Pancake. Can only imagine the headlines in the local paper the first time he gets hammered. “Joe, Go back to your job at IHOP”.
m,
If they do go to an 8 game season they should play each team twice in their division
I think its time for the Yankees to look for other ways to make money so we’re not strapped in the future. My ideas.
1. Have cage fighting at every game under the Oneil banner.
2. Sell Igawa shades at games.
3. Have a drink a thon nights with regular fans challenging Joba.
4. Fans of all ages have a foot race vs. Posada before every game.
5. Have picture nights holding your baby and signing his/her forehead.
6. Have #45 jersey burning nights.
7. Have play baseball before games with Donte Girardi nights.
8. Free hair frosted like Alex nights.
9. Shag balls in the outfield with MO nights.
10. Free tatoos like Burnett nights.
11.?
I think with some of those things added. We will be able to sign some more high end players for life long contracts.
GreenBeret7,
I work with a Joey Franks
m says:
June 8, 2011 at 2:32 pm
Crawford is rounding into form, and is beloved in Fenway after all his walkoffs. But that’s a lotta dough for a non-power guy.
Better them than us!
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That’s what I was thinking when they signed him.
They should just extend the season and play in cities with domes.
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mel,
Build your own.
It would suck especially for Manning. He needs about 4 and a half years to break Mr. Flip Floppers records. Hes not getting any younger. Hope they get a full season in. 8 games would have a million tie breakers to find which teams would get in.
Jeter’s march toward 3000 hits is nice, but it means less if they aren’t living up to their potential as a team.
Why are we burning jersey #45; Noesi is now wearing it.
Not at all in favor of expanding playoffs in baseball. I didn’t like the two divisional set-ups then and hate the Wild Card. Eventually, it’ll be like the other sports. You’ll have teams under .500 in the post season. So much for parity.
Nick in SF June 8th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
“They don’t win the 2009 WS without Alex.”
If you remove Arod and replace him with Cody Ransom, I think you’re right. Nobody knows what that team would have been like — or the 2008 team, for that matter — had they not come to terms with Arod after he opted out. Too What If-y to know.
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While it’s true no one knows, one thing I do know is there is no substitute what Alex did. He was a madman in 2009 postseason. No one was going to replace that. Maybe we take Alex for granted. He’s a rare player and I don’t know what Cashman thought he was going to park at 3B, but it wasn’t going to make anyone forget Alex Rodriguez.
yf,
I cant believe they didnt retire the number. Maybe we can trade him 45 for 21.
LoHudYankees The LoHud line: Sam and I combined 2-for-3 with three RBI, three stolen bases, two walks, two runs and a sac fly.
Does this mean Sam was 2-2 with 3 RBI, 3 SBs, 1 walk and a Sac Fly, and you were 0-1 with 1 walk and 1 pick off?
Usually when people aggregate numbers, it is an attempt to hide something.
Prediction–DJ hits 3000 on June 17th.
Among other hitters not living up to previous billing include Tulowitzki, Carlos Gonzalez and everyone’s main lve interest, Shin Soo Choo. The greatest young catcher to come along since Johnny Bench, Carlos Santana is stumblng along/
SoS June 8th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
yf,
I cant believe they didnt retire the number. Maybe we can trade him 45 for 21.
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That’ll work.
Nepotism? How about the Angels drafting catcher Matt Scioscia in the 45th round.
Sos,
I liked the rest of the list.
I say Jeter should take some time off in needed and hit it on THE BOSS ‘s birthday.
GreenBeret7 June 8th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Among other hitters not living up to previous billing include Tulowitzki, Carlos Gonzalez and everyone’s main lve interest, Shin Soo Choo. The greatest young catcher to come along since Johnny Bench, Carlos Santana is stumblng along/
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And Hanley just went on the DL. He cannot stay healthy suddenly.
Can’t wait for.these distractions to end and the focus becomes improving the team. We have an aging leadoff hitter and fading DH, suspect pitching and a lack of clutch hitting. We r 1-6 vs boston and I don’t get the impression the team cares because they have cashed their fat paychecks already.
Usually when people aggregate numbers, it is an attempt to hide something
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Al Attles used to like to talk about the night in Hershey, PA when he and Wilt Chamberlain combined to score 117 points against the Knicks?
SamBorden Thanks to @YankeesPR and all who helped us play the media game. Great time as always. Lots of pics and went 1-for-2 with RBI, 2SB and R!
Varitek must have been behind the plate
Thanks. Just trying to make lemonade from polluted water, rotten limes, sweetener, tooth pick and dental floss.
SoS June 8th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Thanks. Just trying to make lemonade from polluted water, rotten limes, sweetener, tooth pick and dental floss.
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Speaking of ingredients, off to find some to make tacos before the big game. Be good, all.
Varitek must have been behind the plate
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I was thinking Gammons
GreenBeret7 June 8th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Among other hitters not living up to previous billing include Tulowitzki, Carlos Gonzalez and everyone’s main lve interest, Shin Soo Choo. The greatest young catcher to come along since Johnny Bench, Carlos Santana is stumblng along/
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Can he sing Black Magic Woman LOL
Hi, Pat M!
Boy, those media types sure are pleased with themselves!
“And Hanley just went on the DL. He cannot stay healthy suddenly.”
Buy low?
Afternoon, TT. How are things going.? If he can sing and play BMW, he’ll be worth it.
Here;s a couple of draft picks that will make you feel old. Former pitcher Alex Fernandez’ son was just picked.
Even further back? Bill Freehan’s grandson was picked by the Tigers.
Will the next Yankee shortstop be from within or from free agency?
GB or anyone else,
Who was the guy that we signed from high school a couple years back that was a shortstop(i think had an italian name)? Hows he doing in the minors?
YankeeFem, I saw that about Ramirez. The numbers drops on some of the top hitters in baseball last year is somewhat staggering. I didn’t even mention Adam Dunn and his 5 homers.
Pete has a nice post about Jeter and Wakefield’s long history.
“They first met on July 15, 1996 at Fenway Park. Jeter, batting leadoff, doubled the first time he faced Wakefield. But Wakefield stuck around for five innings and got the win in an 8-6 Red Sox victory. Every other player who got in that game has retired.”
Hoping that Jeter gets a double in his first at-bat, but the Yankees win this time.
The next time either one of them does something to embarrass the team will be the first time. Both have won the Roberto Clemente Award for their community service
So take a moment to appreciate the history tonight. It’ll be a long time before we see the likes of Tim Wakefield and Derek Jeter again.
http://www.boston.com/sports/b.....vs_je.html
I didn’t even mention Adam Dunn and his 5 homers.
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hmmm. Did they change the baseballs yet again? Doesnt MLB know that chicks dig the homeruns and we men do as well?
SoS, he’s backing up Jeter right now. Still young and he’s good. Not sure what Culver will be, but, he’s the team hopes for the future at shortstop. Nunez can play a few positions and his bat should play about anywhere but 3rd, though, a Chone Figgins of the Angels type with a little more power isn’t beyond the possibility.
Pete has a nice post about Jeter and Wakefield’s long history.
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mel,
Now we know where youv been all this time. Lucy!! you have some splaynin to do.
SoS. don’t know what they did, but, gotta believe that Dunn may wish he’d have stayed in Washington.
Does anyone remember that TV promo after Jeter won the ROY where he was dressed up in a wig and face facial things like a clown nose or something and he tries to win the ROY a second time? That article reminded me of that for some reason.
BloggingBombers Here’s @Ledger_Yankees and @LoHudYankees at today’s media game. http://twitpic.com/58snly
GB,
The player I was talking about i believe was committed to Rice before signing with the Yanks. Is that Culver?
Funniest moment in the 2009 ALCS has to be the Figgins/Aybar dropped pop-up.
SoS,
No I was learning Italian all this time. Italian names like Carmen Angelini.
this A-Rod bashin makes me laugh, he hits 30 HRs and drives in 125 RBI’s and people say he had a down yr,….Cano has a CAREER YR and hits 29 HR and 109 RBI’s, the fact that A-Rods down yr is better than Canos Career yr tells you how special A-rod is….
mel,
I see you still have the ability to read my mind. Bravo(italian?)!! Its like you never left. They say BFF pick up where they left off no matter how long its been.
Yes Angelini. Hows his development coming along.
SoS, Cito Culver was the Yanks first round draft last year and played in the GCL and NY-Penn League last season. He’s their hope right now. I know that they drafted a mid round shortstop this year. It’s been mostly pitchers this year.
I’d like to see a nice hard fastball right into Big Flappi’s fat back. But you know that espn will be all over the Yankees if they do it.
Carmen Angelini has been a huge bust for his three years, along with being hurt.
WFAN caller: Since It seems like the Red Sox beat us every night in our stadium. The stadium is 30% Red Sox fans and we can’t do anything about it. The Yankees need to stand up and beat the Red Sox. It’s been this way since 2004 when Boston came back.
SMFH are ppl aware of the regular season record between the two teams.
this A-Rod bashin makes me laugh, he hits 30 HRs and drives in 125 RBI’s and people say he had a down yr, ….Cano has a CAREER YR and hits 29 HR and 109 RBI’s, the fact that A-Rods down yr is better than Canos Career yr tells you how special A-rod is…
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Cano was significantly better than Alex last season.
I’d like to see a nice hard fastball right into Big Flappi’s fat back.
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munson,
That would let him off too easy. He probably wouldnt feel it. It needs to be somewhere where there isnt so much padding. Shin, knee, elbow, snot box, earhole etc. back of the neck sorry scratch that.
nice article m…I have always liked Wakie…him and Lowell
Here’s hoping all turned out well with Jorge’s kid today……
Cervelli in the line up
“Cano was significantly better than Alex last season.”
Yes….he had a higher batting average…..you’re catching on
Thanks for the info GB.
I guess all these draft picks are just crapshoots. International players that say their 18 when they really are 26 is the way to go.
kate,
Yeah, Pete has his soft side.
As for the retaliation. At first blush you want your guys to react.
But I like the idea of brushing them off the plate. Keep it in the back of their minds. Anyway, for those who want it, I bet CC takes care of it. He always does.
LGY ima have to disagree….
I am biased toward A-Rod, but I remeber big hits from him more than cano
not doggin cano, i love cano, but still feel arod is best on the team…even passed his prime, with cano and tex a very very close second
Check out a dejected @LoHudYankees after his shameful pickoff.
http://twitpic.com/58pgyp
Cano had a better year than Alex last year….but he’s yet to show that he’s a better player and the best player on this team year to year……they need him to do that and be that player.
blake June 8th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
“Cano was significantly better than Alex last season.”
Yes….he had a higher batting average…..you’re catching on
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Funny how things like batting averages mean nothing unless it’s an attempt to further your argument, huh?
Honestly, are they kidding me playing Nunez and his below .250 OBP again? Posada reaches base in all four plate appearances and then sits down? Unbelievable.
The true victim there is Mizzou Agriculture.
blake,
id say they both had great yrs…u can argue that cano was a little better, but the fact that arod was just as good, or even almost as good, and ppl bash arod shows how great his expectations are
Maybe if Arods salary was half of what it is they would appreciate the numbers hes putting up. But seeing that hes the highest paid player on the planet, Its natural for people to expect him to be not only the best on his team. But of all baseball.
m June 8th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
kate,
Yeah, Pete has his soft side.
As for the retaliation. At first blush you want your guys to react.
But I like the idea of brushing them off the plate. Keep it in the back of their minds. Anyway, for those who want it, I bet CC takes care of it. He always does.
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As I said earlier. Boston hitters wil have “happy feet” with Burnett pitching. His best brushback is the hard curve on their toes or ankles.
Cano
wRC+ 142
OPS+ 142
wOBA .389
fWAR 6.6
bWAR 6.3
A-Rod
wRC+ 124
OPS+ 123
wOBA .363
fWAR 3.8
bWAR 3.2
Not particularly close.
Speaking of batting averages. Arod leads the team in that category with a .280 avg. I cant remember the last time I saw a Yankee team without anyone hitting over 3.
Question for all.
Nunez is batting .212. We replaced Pena with Nunez for his bat. Seeing the results, would it be better to bring back Pena ‘s glove and put Nunez in position to play everyday in AAA?
Why is Nunez in tonight’s lineup? RIDICULOUS.
I hope someone brushed back Pete Abrahams to let the Boston writers know the Yankee writers mean business.