Was Jeter’s 3,000th the year’s greatest sports moment?
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Dec 09, 2011 
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Sports Illustrated is letting fans vote on the Best Sports Moment of 2011. There are 15 candidates, and Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit is one of them.
It got my vote.
Go to SI’s Facebook page to vote. There are two baseball moments in the mix: Jeter’s 3,000th and the Cardinals unexpected World Series run. The other candidates range from the NFL to the NBA dunk contest to professional surfing.
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I think it won’t be much over 100 total. You could spread it over 6 years and it’s about 17m/yr, only half of which counts against the salary cap er luxury tax threshold. With a 6 year contract Yu is still only 30 in the last year.
And adjustment period is wild speculation at best. Kuroda pitched just fine his first year.
Kuroda pitched just fine his first year.
He’s also a ground ball pitcher not looking to nibble for strikeouts. He shouldn’t be walking anyone.
All of the money still comes out of the pocket of the team, regardless of the lux-tax hit. Any team posting a bid will be considering all dollars spent as tied to the player.
Chad – Your facebook link is broken.
Yes it was!
Uehara was very good
Rays signed Moore to an 8 year 39.75 mil contract. Why does all these guys take hometown discounts (i.e. rays and sox) and we have break the bank for our players? Not sure what Moore was thinking. He could have gotten much MOORE in the open market. He will be 30 when he hits free agency.
While it was great to see Jeter get to 3000, it was more of a milestone even though it was on a homer.
As a fan of all three (NFL, NFL, MLB), nothing was more dramatic than the World Series. The epic Game 6, Nolan’s facial expressions, LaRussa’s bullpen usage, thermal infrared replays, … it had it all.
Funny…
On January 13, 2009, Uehara signed a two-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. He started the 2009 season as the number two starter behind ace Jeremy Guthrie.[2] He made his big league debut on April 8 against the New York Yankees. He walked the first batter he saw in regular season play, Derek Jeter.
He was good though… he was also an IFA when he signed.
I vote for the finale to the RedSox collapse as the moment of the year… 20 minutes of baseball where Papelbon blew a game and ruined a season followed by Longoria hitting a walkoff HR to make the postseason…
that was the greatest moment of the year…
” The other candidates range from the NFL to the NBA dunk contest to professional surfing. ”
First of all , football is NOT a sport . A bunch of uber-fat guys who couldn’t even run five steps aren’t athletes .
Agree ?
It was certainly the most magical moment….
ID,
The starts lined up that night.
Second of all , anyone got a good Christmas movie to recommend for Christmas Day ?
(Please not the usual suspects : It’s A Wonderful Life(?), Miracle On etc. )
Is there a movie called “Find a new blog to troll”? There should be.
SoS December 9th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Rays signed Moore to an 8 year 39.75 mil contract. Why does all these guys take hometown discounts (i.e. rays and sox) and we have break the bank for our players? Not sure what Moore was thinking. He could have gotten much MOORE in the open market. He will be 30 when he hits free agency.
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That’s easy to explain. The Yankees first of all don’t extend their players. They’re in the position to resign their guys when they want, no will out bid them significantly.
Second, it’s greatly within Moore’s interest to take that extension. He’s very young. He hasn’t even pitched a full season, or even a full month yet. A lot of things can happen to a young pitcher. Take the safe money now while it’s on the table, and wait it out for the next big pay day. Those contracts are win-win, and both sides assume a little risk.
And I cried when Jeter hit that home run. It was definitely magical.
The World Series was also very impressive this season. I suspect Cardinals fans would disagree that Jeter’s 3000th hit was the greatest.
Personal milestones that are not historic are usually important moments to those closest to the person more than greatest moments.
Jeter passing Gherig was a bigger deal to me (not just because I was there)…
3000 is just a round number. You either have the most hits, or you don’t.
When something like a 3000 or a 600 comes around I’m happier that the fuss will be over and the player can get back to a normal routine
JackCurryYES
Check out Yankees Baseball Daily with me, @BobLorenz and @BobKlap at 7 on YES. Brian Wolfe, Darvish’s teammate, joins us by phone.
Who is this Darvish?
Just kidding. Hopefully BobKlap’s eye is looking better these days after the beaning.
The Yankees first of all don’t extend their players. They’re in the position to resign their guys when they want, no will out bid them significantly.
I expect that this will change soon since they can’t rely on another FA to be there anymore. They will need to have players locked up early, not necessarily cheap… but early.
Another shrewd move by the Rays to sign Matt Moore to an extension. What a well-run organization, sucks that are in our division.
‘Why does all these guys take hometown discounts (i.e. rays and sox) and we have break the bank for our players?’
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The Yankees have gotten good value from Cano’s contract since they extended him. They may pay for it after 2013 though…
Only a shrewd move if Moore has a few good years.
He looks like a great talent but a significant injury or a DFA could turn a shrewd move into a bad investment quickly.
Yes, it’s “good business” for the Rays to do this but, is it unusual business? I would think teams try to get young stud players to sign deals like this all the time… wouldn’t you?
I don’t understand why Moore would sign that contract. Well, I do… uncertainty of career and injury and blah blah blah… yeah… I get that. 8 years though? That’s crazy…
Technically the Yankees contract with Cano was the same, signed through age 30.
There is no doubt what-so-ever they will pick up his option in 2013 for $15m… unless he agrees to a cheap 4 year extension in exchange for dropping the option… that would be a sweet deal.
Only a shrewd move if Moore has a few good years.
He looks like a great talent but a significant injury or a DFA could turn a shrewd move into a bad investment quickly
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It’s only 14 mill guaranteed. Just one good year and it’s pretty much worth it.
Does Moore get an opt-out if they move to Charlotte?
unless he agrees to a cheap 4 year extension in exchange for dropping the option… that would be a sweet deal.
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That would be sweet. But… Cano’s having switched to Boras may very well mean he’s looking to free agency, possibly only to drive the price up on the Yankees. Hopefully, he puts up another Cano-like season and next year at this time they’re looking to lock him up.
“It’s only 14 mill guaranteed. Just one good year and it’s pretty much worth it.”
Maybe, I reserve calling it shrewd until they get something of value in return. They could have had that one good year at $500,000 too and that would definitely have been worth it. You hit on some and miss on some. Kazmir contract was more gamble than shrewd.
Yanks can post Cano to the Taiwan league.
The Rays proved that less is Moore.
Moore-or-less.
Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that the Athletics will also likely receive right-hander Ryan Cook from the Diamondbacks as part of the Trevor Cahill deal.
Oakland will receive Cook, Jarrod Parker and Collin Cowgill in exchange for Cahill and Craig Breslow. Cook, 24, had an ugly 7.04 ERA in 12 appearances with Arizona this season, but profiles as a pretty nice relief prospect. Still, we figured Oakland would aim higher with the third piece, perhaps asking for either left-hander David Holmberg or left-hander Patrick Corbin. They obviously did well to get Parker and Cowgill should start in their outfield right away, but this is a disappointing return.
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Parker is the Diamondbacks #4 best prospect, while the other two aren’t even top 10. Beane hates the Yankees!!
My Dark horse to land twirling Darvish.
The Nats. They have money.
Pair him up with Strasburg and you have a Dynamic duo.
And one hell of a draw.
We didn’t want Cahill anyway.
Billy Beane just lost a trade unless he knows something about those prospects/Cahill that the D-Backs don’t
I want Prado and Venters from the Braves.
Personally, I’m looking forward to watching “How the Grinch stole The Red Sox’s season”.
Towers owes Cash.
He better pay up eventually.
Does anyone else think we land one or both of the Cubans ?
Complete list of all Rule 5 picks with bios/stats. Also the AAA and lower draft picks.
12 Rule 5 (Major League phase) picks (NYYs had 2)
AAA Phase 22 picks…Yankees 0
AA Phase 2 yankees 0
Yanks lost no players in the draft
http://www.baseballamerica.com.....t-results/
mtu – hi there.
i think they go for both cubans. that’s an easy call. darvish? that’s a tough one. very tough.
Joe-
I hope we get at least one.
That’s an area of need for us.
The Darvish call is above my pay grade.
I think NYYs will go for Jorge Soler first and work from there.
GB-
Would Soler be able to start off at AA, or would he have to go to high A first ?
I think NYYs will go for Jorge Soler first and work from there.
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Agreed. If they are uncertain about laying out $100M for Darvish, they’re probably also uncertain about doing so for Cespedes… and with good reason. Soler is younger, cheaper, and at a position where they need depth.
I have a question.
It concerns GGBG.
Does anyone think he can stay in PS as an everyday Of’er if he hits .260 again ?
Does anyone think he can stay in PS as an everyday Of’er if he hits .260 again ?
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Yes, as long as he keeps playing ‘best in the game’ defense, steals bases, and gets on base. Despite hitting .260 he was one of our best Postseason bats.
MLBTR says Saunders could be traded. I wonder if the yanks have any interest. His numbers havent really been good, but I just remember how he used to baffle us as an angel not too long ago.
Joe Saunders. I wonder if the yanks have any interest
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Hopefully none.
JF-
Thank you for the opinion but I have my doubts.
Perhaps if he can keep his OBP up.
Also, he might progress again next season.
Would you consider trading him now while his value is still high ?
Would you consider trading him now while his value is still high ?
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Yes but it depends on what comes back. The return would have to be good, because right now I think Gardner is too important for the teams ability to win games due to his defense being otherworldly compared to the alternatives.
Gardner is a player I can see sticking on the yankees until free agency, then being allowed to go elsewhere.
I honestly dont think the Yankees care enough about batting average only to evaluate a player on that. I think they care mostly about winning games. Obviously they love russel martin and that guy hit .100 for like 3 months.
MTU,
Soler is about 19 years old, so, I’d guess he starts in Tampa and NYYs hope to move him fast if he produces. Charleston has a load of young outfielder on the way, among them is Mason Williams.
JF-
Just wondered. Some would not even consider it.
I would consider it.
In fact I would consider trading just about anyone other than Montero and Banuelos.
Gb-
Thanks. Maybe 1/2 a season at Tampa and 1/2 atTtrenton if everything went swimmingly well.
He is very young.
JF-
I understand the combination that D and speed brings but a .260 avg., with no power is a little hard to stomach.
Especially if GGBG doesn’t get that OBP up to where it needs to be.
I hope he does.
MTU, if he signs on, he’ll be in the first wave of good young outfielders along with Santana, Heathcott, Williams and possibly Murphy and a few others to follow.
GB-
That’s good because we might need them.
Swisher might disappear after this season, and I’m a little concerned about GGBG sticking too.
I was hoping we might get Kemp but that’s gone.
Williams is getting rave reviews. Let’s see if he continues to shine.
P.S. I know this sounds crazy but I always thought Cano would make a really good corner Of’er. he’s got the arm and is crazy good at shagging flies. Speed is the only concern.
Williams is like Banuelos. When his name is requested in trades, the talks stop. Regardless of what people yammer about, Montero is in that same area unless it’s for the best talent out there.
ctyankeefan. December 9th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Hmmm…..you don’t say ?
I’m officially sick of the Rays Jedi Mind tricking these naive youngsters into these contracts……the Yankees really should consider following their lead though in certain cases…..because their policy of no extensions during contracts no longer fits their business model IMO….they work off a budget now….so they should look to save money where they can.
GB-
I has taken a while but the Yankees now have an excellent Farm.
It’s wonderful.
I appreciate the fact that Cashman respects it. A lot of hard work went into developing it.
The days of reckless trading are over I think.
edit: “it”. sorry.
Hey Blake.
Where were ya’ today ?
Emergency root canals all day ?
MTU December 9th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Goos evening, probably why Cash is in patience mode again with FA’s as well. Why overpay with all that young talent coming ?
MTU December 9th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Typo: s/b…Good.
VY-
Like the Stones said, “Time is on my side.”
Yup.
VY-
“Goos” evening is what they say in Canada, eh ?
Its good to be multi-dimensional. Gardner helps the Yankees with not only his defense, but his speed on offense. He’s still relatively young and cheap.
I have been critical of him in the past. But I think he might surprise some people next year. Being smart about being more aggressive is going to help. Personally I hope he’s been watching Tony Gwynn film all winter.
I think you give Gardner another year.
MTU,
meetings….blah. I like the Cahill trade for the Dbacks…..I think they just need AJ now to round out there rotation
I didn’t realize Moore was an 8th round pick. I say the Yankees should figure out what the Rays are doing scouting-wise and development wise. It’s really amazing how many hits they’ve had on pitchers. Or maybe it’s the ones that hit are so very good.
MTU December 9th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
Tar-
Thanks for opinion. You’re still welcome to come over for a brewski.
MTU December 9th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Luv The Stones and that song and thanks for blasting me on my ‘Canadian’ spelling, no I haven’t been drinking………………yet.
“You’re still welcome to come over for a brew ski.”
You wouldn’t say that if i gave you my opinon of AJ.
VN-
Really funny. They should have signed me as a scout.
I lived in the next town over from where Moore pitched in H.S.
That scout scout should be awarded a medal because the place is so remote.
“Maybe he got all excited because the Winter Meetings are in Nashville next year and he started early working on his counterfeit press credentials ?”
I’ve got MTU working on them…..me and him and going to get drunk in the lobby and stalk Jon Heyman next year
No way that the yanks can do what tampa does, because with few exceptions, the Yanks aren’t dealing with a roster full of rookies and 2nd year players. As the old guard leaves, that may change, but, as long as they add FA players, they aren’t getting “home town discounts”.
Tar-
Oh yes I would because drinking means more to me than worrying about AJ.
That’s scout. Not scout scout. Nobody scout’s scouts.
duh.
blake December 9th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
I like it, then we can get quicker updates and more inside scoop here, provided you two don’t walk into or through any fountains or get thrown in the ‘pokey’ for who knows what.
Blake-
We’ll torture him with fake twitter rumors. It’s almost as bad as waterboarding.
“No way that the yanks can do what tampa does”
they shouldn’t operate exactly like Tampa does because they don’t have to take on that much risk to sign kids that early…..however if they really believe in certain young players then they should try to lock them up BEFORE they get so expensive IMO….not in all cases but the special ones.
When you operate on a budget and talk about the payroll all the time then it makes no sense to wait until players are going to cost the absolute most to retain them…..if you want to retain them.
There is a fake indoor river in the Opryland at Nashville that I could fall in I’m sure…..
MTU -
Hah! Small world, isn’t it???
I guess a team has to be willing to send scouts to the really remote places.
Listening to the Baseball Daily show on YES, it sounds like Moore had his issues, but the Rays saw beyond them.
Jesus saves 2012!
“”"ve got MTU working on them…..me and him and going to get drunk in the lobby and stalk Jon Heyman next year “”"”
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Reporter groupies. Very sad
blake December 9th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Got it all scoped out huh ? The two of you hammered, coming down the river in a rubber dinghy ? Nothing like taking the attention off the Baseball agenda.
VN-
Just about anyone who has ever been to Moriarty, NM would have issues.
Primarily insanity caused by extreme isolation and boredom.
“Got it all scoped out huh ? The two of you hammered, coming down the river in a rubber dinghy ? Nothing like taking the attention off the Baseball agenda.”
creating a diversion for Cashman to pounce on Cole Hamels…..
VY-
GB plans our missions.
MTU December 9th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
So that means heavy drinking is always first and foremost ?
VY-
It lubricates the skids, and at my age the joints too.
I live in NM and have barely heard of Moriarty.
Buster_ESPN Buster Olney
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@panicstreak Yes, expectation is that Gio will be traded
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blake December 9th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
I bet, the lead story on MLB Hot Stove, TMZ etc. Erin would have a field day.
Jack-
That is because you live in Rio Rancho which is almost like a NY colony.
I lived near Edgewood out in the mountains so I knew about remote.
MTU December 9th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
I know and it makes those late nite tumbles easier to handle too.
Beane dumping his high walk guys. They are anti-moneyball.
VY-
It’s part of a sensible pain reduction program.
YankeeSource Yankees
Moneyball should be called “Develop players and trade them away ball.” They are the best farm team in the MLB. #A’s
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MTU December 9th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Got to run soon.
Have a good evening.
Don’t bother behaving yourselves.
Ain’t much fun.
One last thing I must say before I go.
When I was back East visiting Family I had the extreme pleasure and high honor to taste a few slices of NY style pizza again.
I have to say the experience was exquisite.
I really, really miss the food.
Later.
I like Lombardis on Post St downtown. Talk about delicious.