Upcoming milestones for Derek Jeter
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Dec 18, 2011 
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Earlier today we looked at milestones Alex Rodriguez is approaching. Here are the milestones Derek Jeter will be chasing next season.
Doubles
Currently 61st with 492
Needs…
3 to tie Alex Rodriguez and Frank Thomas for 59th
8 to reach 500 – tied for 52nd
13 to move into the top 50, tying Tony Perez for 49th
32 to move into the top 40, tying Ken Griffey, Jr. for 39th
48 to tie Joe Medwick and Dave Winfield for 29th
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Hits
Currently 19th with 3,088
Needs…
65 to pass Paul Waner for 15th
196 to pass Willie Mays for 10th
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Runs scored
Currently 20th with 1,769
Needs…
31 to reach 1,800, ranked 17th
52 to pass Eddie Collins for 15th
113 to pass Tris Speaker for 10th
120 to pass Lou Gehrig for 9th
131 to reach 1,900
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At-bats
Currently 28th with 9,868
Needs…
84 to pass Eddie Collins for 25th
132 to reach 10,000, still ranked 25th
363 to pass Luis Aparicio for 20th
605 to pass Rafael Palmeiro for 15th
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Games played
Currently tied for 71st with 2,426
Needs…
4 to pass Willie Davis for 70th
41 to pass Dave Parker for 60th
74 to reach 2,500, ranked 52nd
78 to pass Babe Ruth for 50th
103 to pass Ernie Banks for 45th
158 to pass Steve Finley for 40th
Associated Press photo
Jeter’s milestones are more Yankee-like because he is Jeter!
He is also more likely to leave an autographed milestone in a gift basket for the special fan.
The only think Arod cares about autographing is the back of a check.
Wait, no! Derek Jeter doesn’t have milestones!!!
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pat -
I agree that all players care about their milestones. Derek seemed to have a bit of a blip going for 3,000 hits and even admitted that it had an effect on him. My point was that ARod doesn’t seem to talk about that stuff as much as he did (or maybe it just seems that way).
There are very few third basemen that put up 30+ homers, 100+ rBI and a .280-.290 batting average year after year. Two of the last 3 years by Rodriguez. Given his number of at bats, that’s pretty inpressive. He can’t control injuries unless you’d prefer to see him or any other player dog it on the field. His numbers in 2011 were on the same target.
Perhaps you’d better look at Sukuki’s numbers against his 2009 and 2010 numbers. The drops were worse than Jeter’s or Rodriguez. Sorry, but, that’s as much of a collapse as people are claiming Jeter/Rodriguiz had.
Jeter, just like Rodriguez knows exactly what his numbers are and where he stands. Rivera may not know exactly, but, he knows that the numbers are pretty damned good.
again, i couldn’t care less about milestones.
gb, thats what i said, i didnt consider either arod or ichiro as ‘collapsing’, someone else did. i was just making the point that if you call ichiro’s 2011 #’s a collapse, then you had to call arods a collapse, too. i think they will both be good this coming year at least at the start of the year. ichiro has to prove he’s interested over the long haul on a last place team, arod has to prove he healthy.
lets hope arod comes through big time.
Rodriguez has always known what his numbers were, just like Aaron, Mays, and Jeter. they knew because the media kept reminding them. Rodriguez talked about it when asked. Jeter knows his two. He just gave his standard response as he does when asked about what he had for breakfast. “It doesn’t matter what nuymber of bowls of cereal I had as long as we win.”
Jeter’s milestones are more Yankee like because Hank was locked in the basement during the negotiations.
Was Hank locked in the basement when they discussed the bid for Yu?
i think hank is banished from any negotiations till arod gets the whole $300M, then maybe we can talk…
Out of curiosity………If Alex is ranked 45th, who is ranked 44th and 46th?
Nah. Hank has been busy making youtube videos for Centipedes.
pat December 18th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
Out of curiosity………If Alex is ranked 45th, who is ranked 44th and 46th?
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guys like desmond jennings, starlin castro, ricky weeks, eric hosmer, mike napoli
Yu bid discussions were conducted with George via a Ouiji board.
The Yanks have been hush-hush on whether it was Hank or Hal manning the board, however.
The fate of the franchise could hang in the balance.
Pujols has a $7M bonus for hitting HR#763 in his Angels contract and Hank wasn’t even involved.
GreenBeret7 December 18th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Rodriguez has always known what his numbers were, just like Aaron, Mays, and Jeter. they knew because the media kept reminding them. Rodriguez talked about it when asked. Jeter knows his two. He just gave his standard response as he does when asked about what he had for breakfast. “It doesn’t matter what nuymber of bowls of cereal I had as long as we win.”
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I think that it’s a little unfair to draw the kinds of distinctions that some on this forum have drawn between Jeter and ARod, suggesting that Alex is selfish and focused on his individual achievements.
Nick in SF December 18th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Yu bid discussions were conducted with George via a Ouiji board.
The Yanks have been hush-hush on whether it was Hank or Hal manning the board, however.
The fate of the franchise could hang in the balance.
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It could be another 86 years before the Yanks win another WS if they pass on Darvish!
pat thats obvious, if hank was involved, he would be getting $35M in milestone bonuses not $7M
“It could be another 86 years before the Yanks win another WS if they pass on Darvish!”
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or 10 months…
Jeter is considered a winning player and not Rodriguez, because Jeter’s been on winning teams, surrounded by star players…same as Mantle, Berra, Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio. Until Rodriguez got to NY, he either had pitching or hitting stars, but, seldom had both at the same time. Makes no difference because of over the years, the Yanks weren’t likely to win without either player.
Pujols has over $30M in incentives in his contract.
well somewhere i read that the yankees have won the WS 25% of the seasons they have played (27/108 with 1994 not counting) but they have only won 1 WS during the time arod has been the ‘star’ or the team (12.5%).
but i think thats not really fair. mattingly never won one. (jeter’s 5/15 31% is unfair to compare to).
Hitch your wagon to a star of the 1% .
At least Alex was showing no sign of decline when he signed both of his contracts……the Angels may end up paying 300 million for a player that was already in decline when they signed him.
Well, we know Jeter leads the Majors in Most Autographed Baseballs given out to women.
I wonder if the players in the American League are excited about playing against Pujols on a regular basis. Probably not.
How far from the wild pitch record is AJ?
The difference between the late 90s-200o teams and those since 2004 is balance in the pitching staffs and offense. Hell, those teams rotated 4 players between DH and left field. Since 2004, the pitching staffs have been mostly patched together in the rotation with rookies and bad signings for the pitchers. Usually one stud pitcher and castoffs or kids. The bullpen has been exceptional, but, seldom more than one lefty. Pettitte was more reliable than stud, until the post season. It was Mussina and others and now it’s sabathia and others. I’d prefer the kids learning now as oppossed to bringing in a handful of one year patches. It’s time to see what Hughes and Nova and the kids behind them can do. Burnnett is gone in 2 years and Garcia after 2012. Same thing with the select few offensive pkayers. NYY has been looking for hitters like Nunez is for years. Not since Cano have they had that. The offensive players are doing exactly what they were brought in to do…produce runs.
blake December 18th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
How far from the wild pitch record is AJ?
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What’s the record for harping on the same subject on a sports board? Must be getting close.
Alex came to the Yankees as a SS in 2004 and fully knew that NY is Jeter’s town. He gladly accepted moving to 3rd base and worked many long hard hours with Graig Nettles for at least 2 spring trainings to make the transition as smooth as possible.
There would never be a “straw that sirs the drink” such as Reggie Jackson ignited with Thurman Munson.
“What’s the record for harping on the same subject on a sports board? Must be getting close.”
Hey at least no voodoo math
There were probably 3+ years in the mid-late 2000′s that the Yanks don’t make the playoffs without Alex……and no 09 WS without Alex either.
*stirs*
blake December 18th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
“What’s the record for harping on the same subject on a sports board? Must be getting close.”
Hey at least no voodoo math
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Somebody will surely get around to it again, sooner or later.
Ruby, you effin’ dolt.
Every major leaguer is part of the 1%.
So what’s your point?
Not a third baseman in baseball that wouldn’t have killed for Rodriguez numbers from 2008-2010 and without injuries, his 2011 numbers would have been that or better.
Bx is Burning December 18th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Ruby, you effin’ dolt.
Every major leaguer is part of the 1%.
So what’s your point?
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He doesn’t have one. He’s just an idiot looking for attention.
“What’s the record for harping on the same subject on a sports board? Must be getting close.”
blake has a ways to go to touch my livan promotion in 2008.
as far as milestones go , killer just tweeted that the record for most beer drunk south of the mason- dixon line by a dog and his master is within reach.
Some dude named Tony Mullane had 343 career wild pitches.
He was ambidextrous. And Irish.
Tebow may never become the top quarterback in the NFL, but, he plays a lot like Jim McMahon did….never pretty, never great numbers, but, always seemed to win.
Derek needs to score 4 more times to pass Wilt The Stilt…
On an unrelated note, it’s pretty amazing how this blog has been cleaned up over the last coupld of months. A number of the forum troublemakers have not made an appearance for several weeks. I don’t know if what happened–whether they were banned or not–but it ssure is a welcome change.
Don’t take that the wrong way, Jeter is a great Yankee.
Where’s Irreverent Discourse?
What’d I say about the Eagles this week? Yea
randy l. December 18th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
“What’s the record for harping on the same subject on a sports board? Must be getting close.”
blake has a ways to go to touch my livan promotion in 2008.
as far as milestones go , killer just tweeted that the record for most beer drunk south of the mason- dixon line by a dog and his master is within reach.
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The beer is only to keep the pizza company. “Killer” and I have a lot of time to add to the record.
If I could have reached the the monitor back then, I would have broken your fingers and punched you out. LMAO
Tom in N.J. December 18th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Some dude named Tony Mullane had 343 career wild pitches.
He was ambidextrous. And Irish.
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Wonder if there’s a connection between being wild and being Irish?
My Cowboys in first. Next week the G-Men v the Jets, Cowboys v Iggles.
More then likely will come down to the final game at Giant Stadium between the two teams on New Years Day.
Have to take my hat off to Eli as much as I dispise the Giants, he has been absolutely brilliant this season. MVP like.
Next week:
Giants lose to the Jets
Eagles beat the Cowboys
Week after that:
Eagles beat the Redskins
Giants beat the Cowboys
Result? Eagles win division
“If I could have reached the the monitor back then, I would have broken your fingers and punched you out. LMAO”
actually i figure that without my livan rants driving you crazy that you and killer would be no where close to that dog /master record for drinking beer.
so when you break it i want my due credit.
Baltimore is hot on the Yankees tail and got closer by signing outfielder Endy Chavez
Giants will beat the Jets.
No problem, Randy. We’ll raise a toast to you and wash down the record setting pizza with beer. The record will live forever.
I never knew if you were just trying to keep some crap stirred up with that Livan stuff or if you had a screw loose. I settled on both.
Giants will beat the Jets.
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Not sure I’d be all that confident in the Giants beating ANYONE after the way they played today
Redskins are a very good team.
A lot of dropped passes by the Giant receivers today.
The Skins beat the Giants twice this year.
Imo the Jets are one of the most over-rated teams in the entire NFL.
As well as Mark Sanchez.
If Sanchez thinks he had a tough day today wait wait until next week.
Sanchez is going to be running for his life.
Plaxico might have a decent game but i guess that works both ways, the Giant defense will more then likely want to make him look bad.
“A number of the forum troublemakers have not made an appearance for several weeks.”
One in particular is gone, and this place is so much better for it.
Hard to blame the quarterback for the defense giving up 45 points
I didn’t blame Sanchez for the faults of the Jet defense.
He did make some big mistakes that contributed to the Eagle lead though.
I watched the game early but it’s so ugly I’m guessing only the Eagle fanes are still tuned in.
Haha – ruby, ur probably in the 98th percent so be proud of that. Just the mention of 1% makes me realize again how many pu$$ies have infested this country where being smart and working hard was once admired……not its frowned upon to hide the envy.
Chris Dickerson
Great day with the lil sis Great company great game. mi amigo @CC_Sabathia Megatron.WOWSERS #raidernation #grateful http://pic.twitter.com/VOX8ZWpq
Patrick December 18th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Giants will beat the Jets.
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Not sure I’d be all that confident in the Giants beating ANYONE after the way they played today
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They sure were ugly today. I just don’t know about these guys, I wonder is some just get up on Sunday morning and say you know I just don’t feeel like putting it out today.
Terell Thomas was a hugh loss. I love Spags, but I’m sort of hoping he gets let go so we could have a shot at getting him back here. Tuck is really hurt, he just needs a offseason so he can play again at his level. Osi like MIA for the entire year.
RhapsodyInBlue December 18th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
If Sanchez thinks he had a tough day today wait wait until next week.
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Well I bleed Giant Blue, but somehow I think these guys have mailed it in again this year. We may well be seeing the end of TC era or at least I hope the Kevin Gilbride tenure.
Gary as a lifelong Cowboy fan I have nothing but the utmost respect for TC.
I’d love to see the Giants fire him.
So in other words, Jeter is far from being 1st in any category and this post really means nothing.
In my book TC is what most young coaches aspire to be.
Landry, Madden, Grant or Halas could not survive in this era of free agency, the cap, revenue sharing.
The personal changes from year to year would drive them crazy.
The bottom line is that Tom Coughlin is smarter then 99% of the coaches that he’s looking at across the field on the other sideline.
He gives the Giants a hugh advantage for example any time he plays the Cowboys over the likes of Jason Garret. That should be enough for most fans.
What is it Giant fans expect from a coach in this day and age? A dynasty?
It’s going to happen.
Meant to type “it’s not going to happen”.
If anyone remembrers, Arod looked awesome last spring and finished April with a 1.000+ OPS. He looked like a potential MVP. Then I guess the physical problems started sometime after that and ultimately took him off the field. When healthy he may still be the most dangerous hitter in the lineup, at least right there with Cano.
And by WAR he has been the most valuable player on the team 4 out the 8 years he’s been on it.
Coughlin is the 1%?
What is it Giant fans expect from a coach in this day and age? A dynasty?
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I’d guess they expect to make the playoffs every so often. If it doesn’t work out this year, won’t that be 3 straight seasons with no playoffs?
I didn’t watch the game, only saw the clip of Hicks (?) dropping the breadbasket probably TD pass.
I know there have been injuries.
But these are basically the same guys who went to Dallas last week, right?
You are what your record says you are, it’s been said. Hope it says 9-7 in a couple weeks!
“I never knew if you were just trying to keep some crap stirred up with that Livan stuff or if you had a screw loose.”
gb7-
i didn’t even follow livan until then.
one of those sabermetric piss ants made me come up with someone the yankees should have gotten instead of going with hughes and kennedy.
livan was a very good choice the way things have turned out with him if i do say so myself.
as for the second thing, who would be on this blog if he or she didn’t have a screw loose?
it’s a prerequisite
Baron Davis to The Knicks Wow !!! If the UCLA product is healthy and shed about 10-15 pounds he can return to prominence as one of the League’s best point guard…….Great pickup
i’ve been rooting for big blue since fran tarkenton. imo unless they think they have a young guy available who’s gonna be really good for years to come, a mike tomlin or jim harbaugh in line to take over, then keep coughlin. bringing in a bill cowher isn’t gonna be the answer, nobody’s ever won a SB with another team, im pretty sure. coughlin is a good coach and a good man and its not likely another coach is gonna come in and get it together while eli is still on his game and switching up the offensive scheme again and again is just gonna waste a franchise QB’s last few peak years.
on the defense, though this guy’s gotta go. nobody knows who they are covering and they are completely dispirited. they do need help at LB but i’ve never seen a defensive group look so lost in all the time i’ve been watching the gmen. pay what you have to and get spagnoulo back in the fold, keep him out of philly.
Dogface, Keep in mind the Giants play in a tough neighborhood (NFC East) and that they’ve won more superbowls in recent times then any other team in that division.
randy l. December 18th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
“I never knew if you were just trying to keep some crap stirred up with that Livan stuff or if you had a screw loose.”
gb7-
i didn’t even follow livan until then.
one of those sabermetric piss ants made me come up with someone the yankees should have gotten instead of going with hughes and kennedy.
livan was a very good choice the way things have turned out with him if i do say so myself.
***as for the second thing, who would be on this blog if he or she didn’t have a screw loose?
it’s a prerequisite***
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point well taken. Nobody can read through some of the game crap and the post season stuff and still have both oars in the water when you’re done.
Pat M.
Great news. Finally the NBA returns to NY.
RhapsodyInBlue December 18th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Pat M.
Great news. Finally the NBA returns to NY.
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Does that mean that the NBA will be allowing two road teams to play in the Garden so the fans can see basketball games until NYC gets their own pro teams?
GB
What it means is that those long winter nights will now provide Knick fans with a competitive team.
Finally.
Ghostwriter December 18th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
On an unrelated note, it’s pretty amazing how this blog has been cleaned up over the last coupld of months. A number of the forum troublemakers have not made an appearance for several weeks. I don’t know if what happened–whether they were banned or not–but it ssure is a welcome change.
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Noticed this too. I figure it’s just because of the off season..
Sabermetric piss ants ???? Yikes, very funny stuff
Pat,
If nothing else, Randy can turn a phrase.
GB……One of the funnier Tin Cup contributions in quite sometime !!!!! Grumpy catchers never stop being grumpy catchers…..
Pat,
Must be all of the foul tips in the cup, if he ever remembered to wear one.
GB……..Think of the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz, his tin hat !!!!! This was way before Bike started manufacturing the modern cup……You know, back in your day…..
When will this Society of the Ancients Grand Council meeting be adjourned?
Seems like the right time for this.
http://kimjongillookingatthings.tumblr.com/
Pat M. December 18th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
GB……..Think of the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz, his tin hat !!!!! This was way before Bike started manufacturing the modern cup……You know, back in your day…..
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It was always embarrassing to have to go to the village blacksmith’s shop to get a cup hammered out. Could never find a cute little blonde or redheaded beauty that would do that sort of work. Would have made the pain a lot easier to deal with.
There is no such thing as a “Ham Fighter”!
Yu Darvish’s team in Japan is just called the “Fighters” and they’re title sponsor is the Nippon Ham company. In Japan, the professional baseball teams are usually identified by their title sponsorship and not their geographic locations.
Tokyo’s team is sponsored by Yomiuri news company, thus the “Yomiuri Giants”.
THis is not always true though. Sometimes the team’s home is part of the name, such as the Chiba Lotte Marines, who are sponored by Lotte and play in Chiba.
Their home is the northern city of Sapporo, Hokkaido. Sapporo the city, not to be confused as being title sponsored by the brewing company, which coincidentally names their beer after that city.
I wouldn’t be surprised if there are some Sapporo beer ads at their stadium too, but the Nippon Ham Company is their title sponsor. Calling them the “Ham Fighters” is sort of like saying our team’s name is the “York Yankees”.
Yes, one difference is that their’s involves a corporate sponsor name and ours the name of the state/city in which the team plays.
This is one of the few instances where the term “same difference” is actually used in a gramatically correct manner. (by the way)
I think the Hipster Puppies tumblr is cuter than that one, but I think kimjongillookingatthings is updated more frequently.
“they’re title sponsor”
Now how’s THAT for gramatically correct?
yeah, thanks for that…
so when are the ham fighters gonna decide to grab the cash?
If you really get down to it, Nippon Ham actually OWNS the fighters. Still, title sponsor.
So they rarely fight ham these days? That’s odd.
They’re probably going to “officially” grab it at the last minute.
They’re already counting their money while praying Darvish signs.
As I recall, Dice-K’s posting fee alone was enough to fund his old team’s entire player payroll for a few years.
Chad – I can see your filter doesn’t sleep. Sorry!
Just like they will always be The Tampa Devil Rays, they will always be The Ham Fighters.
I will hereby push to have everyone refer to the Nationals as Les Expos.
If Nippon refuses to fight the ham anymore, no wonder Yu wants to leave.
Darvish’s father is from the Middle East and his mother is Japanese. In his father’s part of the world, people generally don’t eat ham. As for fighting any hams, I don’t really know.
Ham Fighters doesn’t sound very fierce. Now, if it was a canned ham fighter, then we might be onto something. Or how about the Opticians? It has a nice ring to it: The Nippon Ham Opticians…
I suppose people are entitled to defend themselves if attacked by a ham though …
I think it’s candied hams that are the least fierce, Ghostwriter.
Maybe Nippon Ham can change its corporate name to the Nippon Candy Ass…
Now, if it was a canned ham fighter, then we might be onto something
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Nippon Spam Fighters?
… ssociation
right?
Jacques Strappe December 18th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
I think it’s candied hams that are the least fierce, Ghostwriter.
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LMAO!
Dogface you are definitely onto something
Lotte makes (among other things) candy so maybe they should change their name from the Marines
dogface December 18th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Now, if it was a canned ham fighter, then we might be onto something
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Nippon Spam Fighters?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8huXkSaL7o
Maybe it’s a good thing Playtex isn’t a corporate sponsor over there
Jacques Strappe December 18th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
… ssociation
right?
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Um… Yes… sure…
Or instead of Tropicana down in Florida
I better quit while I’m ahead.
Meaning, before I get banned
Jacques Strappe December 18th, 2011 at 11:09 pm
Lotte makes (among other things) candy so maybe they should change their name from the Marines
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They’re actually in the music business. They have a whole stable of song writers. As is the custom, though, they’re not very original, as they copy most everything. Who can forget that old rock-nroll song?
“Lotte-Lo”
Starts like this:
La La La Lotte
La La La Lotte
I’ve got a girl that I love so
Hey Lotte Lotte Lo
Her name is Lotte Lotte Lo
Hey Lotte Lotte Lo
Sing it:-
Hey Lptte Lotte Lotte
Hey Lotte Lotte Lo
Hey Lotte Lotte Lotte
Hey Lotte Lotte Lo
La La La Lotte
La La La Lotte
Made famous by Chubby Kamakaze
That’s how the team got it’s name
Here’s the song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeYQNO6wUlE
I’m impressed. The fishnets, the gold lame spikes, the scarf/boa and the tiara – woah. The high kicks were pretty good too. The total package.
Kim Jong-il has died
after Christopher Hitchens
then Vaclev Havel
Morning everyone
Cubs get: Rizzo and Romine
Yankees get: Garza
Padres get: Nunez, Noesi
Who says no? Do the Yankees? Padres would probably want more my guess…..
Who says no? Do the Yankees? Padres would probably want more my guess
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Cubs probably say no before anyone else.
“,Cubs probably say no before anyone else.”
You think? But Rizzo used to be a Red Sock prospect so he has to be good right? Nah I think the Padres would have to kick in some prospects too…..but Rizzo and Romine wouldn’t be a terrible return for a guy with only 2 years of control left. I don’t get why the Padres would want Garza unless its to flip him for other pieces.
..but Rizzo and Romine wouldn’t be a terrible return for a guy with only 2 years of control left
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No, it wouldn’t IMO. Don’t see either guy as being anything special at the MLB-level.
Not really buying the Padres being in it for Garza anyway. Defies logic to move Latos for prospects only to turn around and move prospects for Garza.
“Not really buying the Padres being in it for Garza anyway. Defies logic to move Latos for prospects only to turn around and move prospects for Garza.”
Only thing you can figure is that they are trying to rebuild and they got several pieces for Latos and they could get a few more for Garza. They don’t need Rizzo anymore since they have Alonso……so they coukd trade him for Garza and then trade Garza to fill other holes…….
Yankees get Garza? Music to my ears
So yesterday the argument was made that we’re a much weaker team without Matsui, Damon, and Cabrera..I forget who said that. It just hit me this morning: think about the 2011 post season.
Posada and Gardner were the best players, replacing Matsui and Damon’s positions. Cabrera vs Granderson? Come on.
This isn’t a new point, but the problem in the post season came down to A-Rod and Tex being completely ineffective. Throw in no production at all from Martin, and that was a major drag on the team.
If A-Rod has a healthy year, Tex smooths out his swing, and we see more of Montero behind the plate, I’d expect better results in 2012.
Most folks like the Latos deal for the Padres……Im not sure I do.
They traded a young frontline starter with 5 years of control…..which is very valuable. I think when you’re rebuilding that’s harder to find than the other pieces they got. Volquez is only going to be there for 2 years and he’s a question mark…..
I think the 2011 Yankees may have won the WS in 2009 as well……the clutch hitting that postseason had at least something to do with facing Twins pitching, Lackey and Saunders, and a washed up Pedro Martinez…..a down year Cole Hamels etc…..
Not trying to take anything away from the 09 team because they were very good…..but I don’t think they were significantly better than either the 2010 or 2011 team……the 2011 team had the best run differential since the 1998 team I believe.
Most folks like the Latos deal for the Padres……Im not sure I do
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Obviously, you don’t get your answer for awhile. If Grandal, Alonso and Boxberger meet expectations, it’s a great score for the Pads. Don’t see Volquez as much of a factor in the deal. He’ll either continue to stink or improve to the point of being a trade chip later.
Dogface,
True….its hard to judge now….but they really need at least a couple of those players to pan out to warrant trading their cheap ace. The deal would have made more sense to me if he were in his 2nd or 3rd arbitration year…….he’s not even eligible yet.
Good Morning.
Out of close to 16,000 MENSA voters 3/4ths picked the Padres as winners of that trade.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/.....trade.html
BronXoo RT @jonmorosi: Darvish’s agent tweets announcement comes late morning Japan time tomorrow — so around 9 pm ET tonight.
Yasmani Grandal might be better than their other catcher, Devin Mesoraco.
Yonder Alonso, apparently not a fielding whiz, showed a pretty good bat.
Edinson Volquez still has good strikeout numbers and might improve in Petco.
However Matt Latos, even though he pitches in Petco[home ERA last season 3.24, away 3.68] might very well be the best of the pitchers on the trading block-Jurrjens, Garza, Gonzalez, Floyd and Danks.
Erin -
The only way that’s exciting is if it turns out it’s not the Jays or the Rangers…
The Diamondbacks have signed outfielder Jason Kubel, tweets Tom Krasovic. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports confirms the agreement, which is for two years with an option.
Kubel, 29, will play left field for the Diamondbacks according to Rosenthal. The acquisition likely pushes Gerardo Parra to a fourth outfielder role, meaning Arizona is swapping defense and hoping for more offense. Perhaps Parra will become a trade target for other clubs. Kubel hit .273/.332/.434 in 401 plate appearances for the Twins this year, missing nearly two months with a left foot sprain.
Parra put up some pretty good numbers last year. Towers owes the Yankees!!
Of course I’m waiting for Justin Upton.
Erin-
Is that announcement coming from MLB, or leaked by the Japanese club, who are not supposed to know which club made the winning bid. Of course all they had to do was put 2 + 2 together.
Have a great day.Until later.
Of course I’m waiting for Justin Upton.
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Sadly, that’s going to be a long wait.
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