Darvish bidding winner to be announced tonight
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Dec 19, 2011 
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According to Yu Darvish’s agent, the Nippon Ham Fighters will announce tonight which Major League team won the bidding for starter Yu Darvish. It will be Tuesday morning in Japan at the time of the announcement, which is expected to come around 8 or 9 p.m. ET.
The Blue Jays and Rangers seem to be the industry favorites to win the rights to Darvish, with the Blue Jays especially emerging as leading contenders. The Yankees, once seen as major players in this process, now seem to be in the background. There will be a real sense of surprise if they’re announced as the winners.
Since passing on Danny Haren, they have done nothing significant. That was July 2010.
Maybe one of these pinch hitters should write about that.
Message to Japan, Darvish, his agent and his groupies. Nobody here in the US cares.
It’s about time.
Literally and figuratively.
That’s going to be a ton of money to be dumped on a wing and a prayer. I’m for going after soler and checking in on Cespedes.
Darvish is mystery meat. So is Cespedes. He’s Willy Mo Pena with the added ability to make a YouTube.
Darvish is Matsuzaka on a calorie restrictive diet.
GB-
Sounds good.
Doubt they make a move on Cespedes though.
Too much dinero.
Darvish is a 100 million dollar Jeff Weaver with his floating breaking stuff and his fastball up in the zone.
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 10:32 am
Bret-
As we sit we are a 95 + win team.
A few tweaks are really all that’s needed.
If you are talkin’ WS that’s a crapshoot.
Look at the Sux and the Phillies.
Designed on paper to be heads and shoulders above everyone else, and to win it all.
Where did they wind up ?
By the way, I am not advocating doing nothing.
Just saying that we need not be in any hurry.
No move is better than the wrong move.
That’s my 2 cents.
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MTU –
Respectfully disagree.
Pitching is so important and the Yankees got performances from 2 starters (currently in the rotation) that I don’t know will be repeated in 2012. Garcia and Nova. Until Nova does it more than once, I’m going to remain skeptical. And as for Garcia – he could just as easily be the 4.62 pitcher he was two years ago with the White Sox as the 3.62 pitcher he was with the Yankees last year.
They also got MVP-like production from Cano and Granderson which you can’t count on – hopefully any regression there will be countered by improved play from Tex and Alex.
And certainly Montero should be more productive than Posada was.
Again though – to me, it’s all about the pitching and I don’t trust the rotation – that said, like I posted on the last thread – the only guy I would want to punt is AJ and given his contract that’s impossible.
Nakajima
Iwo Jima
Phi Slamma Jamma
And any old Jamma you like on your bread.
Call it a season.
Am I the only one who’s peeved? Either I’m losing my mind or Yankees fans are losing their edge.
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No we just realize that spending on every free agent out there did nothing for us in the 2000s.
The strength will come from the guys in the minors.
Lets be real, we were one A-Rod strike out away from making it to the next round of the playoffs. The team was NOT bad, they just went into a trance after game 1.
Cashman is thinking long term, not hey let me sign the top person on the market or trade 5 players to get a pitcher
Move in on Kuroda as soon as the Darvish decision is announced. Cashman could consider Beltran to replace Jones (if) a reasonable deal can be worked with Scott Boras.
Never discount injuries which is wise for Cashman to save some bullets for the 7/31 trading deadline.
Don’t worry. Dumpster diving season is right around the corner. Cashman has on his pinstriped bib.
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 10:38 am
GB-
Sounds good.
Doubt they make a move on Cespedes though.
Too much dinero.
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I don’t expect them to get Cespedes either, mostly because that means giving him a spot on the 25 man roster instead of putting him in AAA to see if he’s real or a George Lucus production. I’d just like to see them inspect him to find out of he’s Luke Skywalker or Princess Leah.
Chip-
No one is more pitching-oriented than me.
The rotation does have some risk built in.
But most teams do too.
You also forgot to mention Hughesy.
Time is on our side though.
There are plenty of days till ST, and even more to the TD.
108 stitches December 19th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Move in on Kuroda as soon as the Darvish decision is announced. Cashman could consider Beltran to replace Jones (if) a reasonable deal can be worked with Scott Boras.
Never discount injuries which is wise for Cashman to save some bullets for the 7/31 trading deadline.
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I don’t think making an old team older is the solution.
I also don’t think that Carlos Beltran is going to accept a part time role on the Yankee bench.
I would like to see the Yanks move Burnett to an NL team somewhere. I don’t even much care what we get back. Moving him will free up the fifth slot in the rotation for one of the youngsters or Kuroda. If we we have to absorb a 5+ ERA in the fifth slot of the rotation, I would rather do it with one of the minor league kids.
GB-
I’m sure they have looked up his skirt to find out.
He might just be a “hermaphrodite”.
A little of both.
Boras and reasonable deal is an oxymoron.
Lets be real, we were one A-Rod strike out away from making it to the next round of the playoffs. The team was NOT bad, they just went into a trance after game 1.
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totally agree.
ahhhh…game 1. The Cano Show and SuperNova.
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 10:44 am
Chip-
No one is more pitching-oriented than me.
The rotation does have some risk built in.
But most teams do too.
You also forgot to mention Hughesy.
Time is on our side though.
There are plenty of days till ST, and even more to the TD.
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Exactly – time is on the Yankees side and it’s not like there are any clear upgrades available for the rotation right now.
The Yankees aren’t going to pay the ransom for a guy like Gio and the guys they can get at a more reasonable price are going to be back of the rotation starters – which the Yankees have enough of already.
Truly if my options are to trade for the Scott Baker’s of the world or to roll with what they have either in the rotation or the high minors – I’m going to go with the second route.
I don’t see the Yankees signing Kuroda unless they can trade AJ and I don’t think they can trade AJ so I don’t think they’ll be signing Kuroda.
Looks like this is going to be groundhog day. Same boring complaints and wants every day since October from the same five people. Cartoons will hold more interest than this drivel.
GB-
That’s like Heyman and accurate reporting.
or
Selig and creative thinking.
so some team is going to give at least $80+ mil (including posting fee) for a guy nobody has seen pitch in MLB? if it’s toronto, i would be upset as a fan b/c some of those $$$’s could ensure you bring fielder to the team first, then go after another pitcher…but this may possibly bring in some advertising dollars…but it’s still not a sensible move…
Bret – Weren’t you on board with trading Montero for Jimenez at the deadline?
Ghostwriter December 19th, 2011 at 10:45 am
I would like to see the Yanks move Burnett to an NL team somewhere. I don’t even much care what we get back. Moving him will free up the fifth slot in the rotation for one of the youngsters or Kuroda. If we we have to absorb a 5+ ERA in the fifth slot of the rotation, I would rather do it with one of the minor league kids.
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Why is a team going to trade for an old, expensive pitcher who lacks any sort of consistancy?
And to suggest feeling up players to find out if they have a penis is exciting? Maybe in Anaheim.
Chip-
makes sense to me.
Why go out for hamburger when you have steak at home ?
The only scenario in which I see AJ getting traded is if the Yankees take back an even worse contract:
Soriano
Zambrano
Vernon Wells
Todd Helton
Chone Figgins
If Tony Reagins was still a General Manager, I would feel differently, but he’s not.
Shame,
Don’t you should reserve judgement on Jimenez until after next season? Or did you become an expert on pitching all of a sudden?
GreenBeret7 December 19th, 2011 at 10:49 am
Looks like this is going to be groundhog day. Same boring complaints and wants every day since October from the same five people. Cartoons will hold more interest than this drivel.
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Then maybe you should turn on Sponge Bob and take a nap.
Take a nap and dream of feeling up Yoenis Cespedes.
Chip December 19th, 2011 at 10:50 am
Ghostwriter December 19th, 2011 at 10:45 am
I would like to see the Yanks move Burnett to an NL team somewhere. I don’t even much care what we get back. Moving him will free up the fifth slot in the rotation for one of the youngsters or Kuroda. If we we have to absorb a 5+ ERA in the fifth slot of the rotation, I would rather do it with one of the minor league kids.
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Why is a team going to trade for an old, expensive pitcher who lacks any sort of consistancy?
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If the Yanks ate half of his salary, Burnett wouldn’t look bad as a number-4 pitcher with some upside. A couple of weeks ago, Cashman indicated a willingness to eat $8 million of the $33 million that AJ is owed. So, Cash is already halfway there.
“December 19, 2011 at 10:52 am The only scenario in which I see AJ getting traded is if the Yankees take back an even worse contract:”
That defeats the purpose of trading AJ…..if they can’t trim payroll by dealing him them they’ll keep him.
GreenBeret7 December 19th, 2011 at 10:49 am
Looks like this is going to be groundhog day
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I can start in with the Groundhog Day movie quotes if you want to liven it up a bit
“Morons…your bus is leaving”
“Did you want to talk about the weather, or were you just making chit chat?”
Darvish might turn out be that good, and then again he might not.
Huge risk IMO.
I’m glad I wasn’t the one making the call.
100 mil + isn’t exactly chump change.
Even for the Yankees.
Chip December 19th, 2011 at 10:52 am
The only scenario in which I see AJ getting traded is if the Yankees take back an even worse contract:
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Vernon Wells??? Don’t be ridiculous. He is owed twice as much as AJ.
Bret-
I’m with you. The jury is till out on U-Jim.
If he gets his arm healthy again people will not be laughing.
Whoa, Bret, simmer down. No one was attacking you.. my point is Jimenez to some might be considered trash heap pickings, yet you were willing to trade a top prospect for him. Cash got two other trash heap arms for nothing but money. Its just a different approach to accomplishing the same things.
And I am sorry we missed out on Haren.
However 20/20 hindsight is always perfect.
blake December 19th, 2011 at 10:55 am
“December 19, 2011 at 10:52 am The only scenario in which I see AJ getting traded is if the Yankees take back an even worse contract:”
That defeats the purpose of trading AJ…..if they can’t trim payroll by dealing him them they’ll keep him.
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And from the begining I have said (for that reason as well as others) that I don’t see the Yankees dealing AJ. Instead we’re just going to have to deal with him.
I think next offseason – when his contract is more manigable and he represents only a 1 year commitment to a team (and assuming the Yankees are willing to take back some of the money) that he will be tradeable.
Blake-
But AJ is going to have an incredible season so forget about trading him next year.
The purpose of moving AJ is not to trim salary, per se, but to free the rotation spot for somebody who might do more with it.
I’m curious if the Brewers have an awful first half if they’ll put Greinke on the market – and if they do – will Cashman be interested? He’s passed on him at least a couple of times, but I wonder if seeing Greinke perform in a playoff push may have changed Brian’s mind.
“Don’t you should reserve judgement on Jimenez until after next season? Or did you become an expert on pitching all of a sudden?”
Says the person who just wrote, “Darvish is a 100 million dollar Jeff Weaver with his floating breaking stuff and his fastball up in the zone.” 13 minutes earlier?
Jimenez trash heap pickings? You’re out of your mind.
Ghost-
It has been termed “Adddition by subtraction” by Mr. CB.
For Yankee fans, the only real drama centers around just how aggressive was the Yankee bid? Once that figure leaks out, (and it will), we will know for sure whether Hal was just attempting to placate Yankee fans with a PR move that amounted to nothing short of a charade. Any Yankee bid under $40 Mill would be an absolute sham, and remove doubt as to whether Hal presently has his eye on #28, or the current Yankee payroll and 2014. After Hal has gone to sleep on X-Mas Eve, I sincerely hope The Ghost of Christmas’s To Come swings by and gives Hal a view of Yankee Land down-the-road. Hal’s Father Handed him a legacy, and Hal is Ebeneezer Scrooging the whole kit-and-kaboodle.
I just don’t think that Cashman is that keen on trading away our prospects for pitching talent. He’ll kick the tires to see what it might take, but he rarely pulls the trigger.
Pat,
Talk to me when Darvish actually proves he can get outs over here and posts a season like the one Jimenez had in 2010.
Have to agree with Tar. The blog is a better place since Aldo and Bojo were banned.
I would consider trading any Yankee prospect except those who are on the Elliot Ness list.
Bret The Hitman December 19th, 2011 at 11:04 am
Jimenez trash heap pickings? You’re out of your mind.
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Jimenez is like Hughes at this point: A big question mark. I’m happy to run Hughes out there next year for 20 or 30 starts to see what he can do, but I wouldn’t be willing to trade top talent away to acquire him. Similarly so with Jimenez. Anybody that would pay premium prices to get him NOW would be quite foolish, IMO.
Hughes compared to Jimenez? Oh, brother. His stuff doesn’t even slightly resemble Ubaldo’s
Bret why you so dumb
Ghostwriter December 19th, 2011 at 11:03 am
The purpose of moving AJ is not to trim salary, per se, but to free the rotation spot for somebody who might do more with it.
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I don’t disagree, but I don’t think a team is going to take a 2 year gamble on him – even if the Yankees do eat half his remaining salary.
I think teams have the same thought that you’re sort of voicing – if they’re going to have a back end pitcher with a 5 ERA – why not have that guy be someone from within the system with some upside instead of a 36 year old.
DSJ December 19th, 2011 at 11:07 am
Have to agree with Tar. The blog is a better place since Aldo and Bojo were banned.
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When did Tar say that?
I want Matt Moore.
I covet him.
We need to get him away from the Rays.
Along with Longoria.
Hey. I can dream, right ?
Joba2012/13 = Put him back in the rotation!
Patrick,
What do you do for a living Patrick?
Patrick December 19th, 2011 at 11:10 am
Bret why you so dumb
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Why can’t you come on here and add something to the conversation. If you disagree with a person’s point of view offer some opinion of your own rather than “why you so dumb” which adds absolutely zero.
Bret The Hitman December 19th, 2011 at 11:10 am
Hughes compared to Jimenez? Oh, brother. His stuff doesn’t even slightly resemble Ubaldo’s
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Not the point.
Why can’t you come on here and add something to the conversation. If you disagree with a person’s point of view offer some opinion of your own rather than “why you so dumb” which adds absolutely zero.
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shhh im trolling
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
I want Matt Moore.
I covet him.
We need to get him away from the Rays.
Along with Longoria.
Hey. I can dream, right ?
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Yes, but if you’re dreaming of a Longoria I would hope it would be Eva not Evan.
Bret
You calling someone out for being a “pitching expert” for offering an opinion when you had just done the same thing is what the post was about. Not about Darvish.
What do you do for a living Patrick?
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How does this apply
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
I want Matt Moore.
I covet him.
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I thought that you were talking about the ‘Fins QB for a second
Sell insurance?
C’mon dummy. Admit you’re a thoughtless drone and a weasel.
And that nobody likes you.
C’mon dummy. Admit you’re a thoughtless drone and a weasel.
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Haha you got me!
So what do you do?
ac1 December 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Joba2012/13 = Put him back in the rotation!
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They should but won’t.
I’m convinced that for Joba to have sustained success in MLB he’s going to have to go to a different organization.
The Indians gave up their Top 2 minor league SP’s for Jiminez, and then failed to make the Playoffs. That’s a bonehead move both short and long-term. I’m not saying Ubaldo is Malo in general, but that kinda price for an NL Chucker currently putting up bad numbers AND coming off an injury is foolish.
Oh, so you actually get to express your own original thoughts in your line of work?
Don’t lie.
Chip-
Yes Eva.
But Rita Hayworth, Eva Gardner, Claudia Cardinale, Ann Margaret, Ursula Andress, or Gina Lolabrigida
would have all worked fine for me.
As substitutes.
Wowza.
How is that black eye I just gave you with my elbow Patrick? Make you feel tough?
Oh, so you actually get to express your own original thoughts in your line of work?
Don’t lie.
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Do you really want to know what I do? Or do you want to just rage out like a child?
If I tell you what I do all of your insults will be completely invalidated b/c they are all incorrect. Your choice..
Chip December 19th, 2011 at 10:33 am
GreenBeret7 December 19th, 2011 at 10:31 am
Beltran will get more playing time with the Cards or Cubs than he will with the yankees…..and they don’t need Kuroda. They may like him, but, not for multiple years and he’s not taking one year.
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The only way Beltran gets to the Yankees is if they do one of two things A) Deal Swisher; B) Deal Montero.
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They don’t have to do either. They could put him in LF.
I’m not proposing it, but I wouldn’t mind it either, if it’s just a 2 year deal (Beltran might have to override Boras).
Invalidated? You work in a parking garage?
Invalidated? You work in a parking garage?
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No I actually work as a software engineer, kind of the opposite of a mindless drone…
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 11:17 am
Chip-
Yes Eva.
But Rita Hayworth, Eva Gardner, Claudia Cardinale, Ann Margaret, Ursula Andress, or Gina Lolabrigida
would have all worked fine for me.
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Wow…you are old
jacksquat December 19th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Chip December 19th, 2011 at 10:33 am
GreenBeret7 December 19th, 2011 at 10:31 am
Beltran will get more playing time with the Cards or Cubs than he will with the yankees…..and they don’t need Kuroda. They may like him, but, not for multiple years and he’s not taking one year.
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The only way Beltran gets to the Yankees is if they do one of two things A) Deal Swisher; B) Deal Montero.
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They don’t have to do either. They could put him in LF.
I’m not proposing it, but I wouldn’t mind it either, if it’s just a 2 year deal (Beltran might have to override Boras).
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I’m not opposed to trading Brett Gardner if it helps the Yankees improve their rotation.
Patrick December 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Invalidated? You work in a parking garage?
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No I actually work as a software engineer, kind of the opposite of a mindless drone…
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Though it does explain your lack of social skills
Chip December 19th, 2011 at 11:10 am
I think teams have the same thought that you’re sort of voicing – if they’re going to have a back end pitcher with a 5 ERA – why not have that guy be someone from within the system with some upside instead of a 36 year old.
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Possibly. It would have to be a team that could use a veteran to eat innings, and aren’t quite ready to bring up their own prospects. With AJ’s ability to restrict certain teams, it won’t be easy to move him.
That’s really exciting Patrick. I was so wrong. You’re a pioneer. Thank you for being so smart.
Chip-
Yes.
I guess so.
However, All beauty is fleeting.
P.S. Merry Xmas. Just in case I forget.
Carig reports the Yankees are not getting involved in Cespedes. We on the board need to sop pretending Cashman has some secret plan he’s hatching. They don’t want to spend a lot more money. They will not. I think a bench addition, perhaps Jones, will be it for the off season.
If anyone has any reason to think otherwise, I would love to hear it.
You’re really “plugged in” to the human experience Patrick. Not missing out, I promise.
Though it does explain your lack of social skills
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I’m only an ass in private, don’t worry. Professionally I’m quite nice to be around
Having good social skills is actually essential at my job.
That’s really exciting Patrick. I was so wrong. You’re a pioneer. Thank you for being so smart.
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Yes I am so smart, that’s why I can call you stupid and be right. You are a dumbass, get out
I thought that pairing of Ann Margaret and Duke Wayne was pretty ridiculous.
Bret The Hitman December 19th, 2011 at 11:17 am
How is that black eye I just gave you with my elbow Patrick? Make you feel tough?
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Do you come here to be a tough guy?
And what exactly is wrong with selling insurance, cleaning toilets, or doing one of those “mindless drone” jobs? It’s good, honest work, isn’t it?
You sound like my sister when she slammed her bedroom door in my face for making fun of her dolls. But she could probably break your neck.
Chip December 19th, 2011 at 11:21 am
jacksquat December 19th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Chip December 19th, 2011 at 10:33 am
GreenBeret7 December 19th, 2011 at 10:31 am
Beltran will get more playing time with the Cards or Cubs than he will with the yankees…..and they don’t need Kuroda. They may like him, but, not for multiple years and he’s not taking one year.
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The only way Beltran gets to the Yankees is if they do one of two things A) Deal Swisher; B) Deal Montero.
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They don’t have to do either. They could put him in LF.
I’m not proposing it, but I wouldn’t mind it either, if it’s just a 2 year deal (Beltran might have to override Boras).
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I’m not opposed to trading Brett Gardner if it helps the Yankees improve their rotation.
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They wouldn’t necessarily have to trade Gardner either. He can back up all 3 OF positions in case of injuries, give them all rest days, serve as a pinch runner, and defensive replacement.
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 11:23 am
Chip-
Yes.
I guess so.
However, All beauty is fleeting.
P.S. Merry Xmas. Just in case I forget.
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To you and yours as well.
Patrick December 19th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Though it does explain your lack of social skills
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I’m only an ass in private, don’t worry. Professionally I’m quite nice to be around
Having good social skills is actually essential at my job.
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With software engineers? I didn’t realize computer geeks had social skills!
jacksquat December 19th, 2011 at 11:25 am
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They wouldn’t necessarily have to trade Gardner either. He can back up all 3 OF positions in case of injuries, give them all rest days, serve as a pinch runner, and defensive replacement.
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You can find other guys to do that – if Gardner’s not a starter his maximum value is as trade bait.
There is a lot of testosterone flying around here this AM.
You sound like my sister when she slammed her bedroom door in my face for making fun of her dolls. But she could probably break your neck.
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Haha what? You are a joke. How does it feel to get so angry about something someone said on the internet? I didn’t realize it would be this easy to push your buttons. You still haven’t told me what you do for a living my friend. I opened up, where’s the reciprocation man!?
Let me guess, unemployed _____ . Fill in the blank
Rex might be a better fit in a 1 horse town than NY…..
” Rex says “there’s no way I’m going to be second fiddle. If we were playing the NY Yankees, I don’t want to be 2nd fiddle.”
You have to earn it to get credit for it in NY and Rex hasn’t earned anything yet.
With software engineers? I didn’t realize computer geeks had social skills!
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Ouch man, stereotypes hurt
I don’t really want to go into depth on what I do but it’s not just sitting at a desk writing software, I’m in more of a design or management role I guess you could say.
ANYWAYS how bout them Yankees? Have we signed Kuroda yet?
It would be good if Patrick and Bret could just “bury the hatchet”.
I think they should just ask each other “where” ?
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 11:28 am
There is a lot of testosterone flying around here this AM.
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Nothing like on-line trash talking.
Who’s angry dork?
God everything is taken so literal around here.. Garcia+Colon gave us 20 wins last year. 20 wins. Jimenez earned a total of 10. Now, I know W/L is the worst way to judge pitchers but considering it would also cost you a top 5(!!!) prospect the question becomes what is the real value of getting Jimenez. That’s all I meant.
And that doesn’t even consider that we actually have arms in our system that might be better than Jimenez but… oh just forget it. I don’t care about this enough.
johnmanuelba #Yankees formally announce Carlos Mendoza as mgr. at low A Charleston; bi-lingual Venezuelan is rising star in organization
Ghostwriter December 19th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Patrick December 19th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Though it does explain your lack of social skills
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I’m only an ass in private, don’t worry. Professionally I’m quite nice to be around Having good social skills is actually essential at my job.
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With software engineers? I didn’t realize computer geeks had social skills!
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Of course they do – but usually they only tap into them in on-line role playing games. I’m sure Patrick is one of the most popular Elves in all the land
I was just ribbing you
Project management requires substantial social skills, especially if you’re dealing with a lot of intoverted, creative types of folks.
As long as Montero clogs the DH Slot, the Yanks are better off having an older 4th OF’er that doesn’t need to play consistently in order to improve or stay sharp. Gardner needs to play everyday as he is still learning his craft, and therefore cannot be a 4th OF’er In short, Montero as the DH impacts other positions, And forces the Yanks to carry a 3rd catcher.
A software engineer hops online to call someone “dumb” while he’s taking a break from being highly intelligent and then accuses said dumb person of overreacting.
At what point did I hurt your feelings?
Calling Darvish mystery meat? the 100 million dollar version of Jeff Weaver?
When you take baseball this personally and have to call someone “dumb” in response to baseball, ONLINE baseball, what does that say about you?
I’d say it says your identity is a little to tied up on baseball.
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 11:28 am
There is a lot of testosterone flying around here this AM.
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All we talked about last week were balls…
Ghost-
“Project management” is a very stressful job.
That is for sure.
Especially if you are a Manager of project managers.
You do not get much sleep.
So what you’re saying is this room is Patrick’s social life. Jeezus.
Shame Spencer December 19th, 2011 at 11:35 am
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 11:28 am
There is a lot of testosterone flying around here this AM.
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All we talked about last week were balls…
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And the disturbing things you had to say in reflection of one-night stands.
“It would be good if Patrick and Bret could just “bury the hatchet”.
I think they should just ask each other “where” ? ”
I’d be happy to meet Bret under the Paul O’neill banner come opening day.
Who’s angry dork?”
You. Throwing around silly insults only solidifies that perception
Early in spring training Burnett will proclaim to Girardi / Rothschild that “he’s found himself” only to look the same minus some velocity.
He’ll never be accused of being Mariano Rivera or Greg Maddux for repeating his mechanics.
Expect Hughes and Noesi to edge Burnett right out of the starting rotation.
Bret,
You didn’t hurt my feelings, I’m just stating a fact; that you are dumb. The reason I stated that fact was to get you riled up which I’ve succeeded at. Thanks!
Everybody go easy on Patrick (and Darvish), he’s really stressed out. Let him voice his opinions in here. People will like him. Just give him a chance.
Why don’t you all go hiking with me in the Rockies and we’ll burn off some of that extra testostersone ?
And we’ll substitute a Rocky mountain high.
108 stitches December 19th, 2011 at 11:38 am
Early in spring training Burnett will proclaim to Girardi / Rothschild that “he’s found himself” only to look the same minus some velocity.
He’ll never be accused of being Mariano Rivera or Greg Maddux for repeating his mechanics.
Expect Hughes and Noesi to edge Burnett right out of the starting rotation.
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And Burnett, Cash and Larry will talk about how impressed they are with the way he’s throwing and that they think he’s going to have a bounce back year….same bleep different year.
Of course they do – but usually they only tap into them in on-line role playing games. I’m sure Patrick is one of the most popular Elves in all the land
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Oh Chip, you..
There is nothing wrong with video games or people that play them. But no, I don’t play online fantasy games, not my cup of tea.
Chip – Wait till you talk to me after New Years and you’ll get an ear full. Nothing like being desperate for the holidays
There are usually so many of us…everywhere you go is match.com!
See isn’t this blog entry more interesting now that I’m here? Clearly I am the straw that stirs the drink
MTU December 19th, 2011 at 11:40 am
Why don’t you all go hiking with me in the Rockies and we’ll burn off some of that extra testostersone ?
And we’ll substitute a Rocky mountain high.
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If this includes taking some hits from the objective pipe I’m totally down!
Patrick December 19th, 2011 at 11:40 am
Bret,
You didn’t hurt my feelings, I’m just stating a fact; that you are dumb. The reason I stated that fact was to get you riled up which I’ve succeeded at. Thanks!
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Do you have statistical evidence to back that up or are you using the unmeasurables that you loathe?
Shame Spencer December 19th, 2011 at 11:42 am
Chip – Wait till you talk to me after New Years and you’ll get an ear full. Nothing like being desperate for the holidays There are usually so many of us…everywhere you go is match.com!
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Can’t wait.
Do you have statistical evidence to back that up or are you using the unmeasurables that you loathe?
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Bret rage posts increased by 70% after I started commenting this morning. My TAR (trolling above replacement) is 4.5, near the league leaders. Nick and randy still have me beat
108 stitches December 19th, 2011 at 11:38 am
Early in spring training Burnett will proclaim to Girardi / Rothschild that “he’s found himself” only to look the same minus some velocity.
He’ll never be accused of being Mariano Rivera or Greg Maddux for repeating his mechanics.
Expect Hughes and Noesi to edge Burnett right out of the starting rotation.
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What would they do with Burnett if Noesi adged him out? Bullpen? TripleA? At this point in Burnett’s deal, would the Yanks consider putting him Triple A? It’s less money than they ate with Igawa, but it’s still a significant sum. Making Burnett into a long man might be the way to go.
Patrick December 19th, 2011 at 11:43 am
See isn’t this blog entry more interesting now that I’m here? Clearly I am the straw that stirs the drink
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Careful, sparky–you’re starting to sound like westy :LOL:
You overreacted to online baseball and called an anonymous poster “dumb” from behind your computer screen. And you want some kind of award for this and social praise?
Ok Patrick. I feel sorry for you now.
I am dumb. I didn’t mean to make fun of Darvish.
What do I know.
You’re the baseball scout here.
While I’m just a fan.
Wow. LoHud has a major case of the Mondays going on.
Ghostwriter December 19th, 2011 at 11:46 am
108 stitches December 19th, 2011 at 11:38 am
Early in spring training Burnett will proclaim to Girardi / Rothschild that “he’s found himself” only to look the same minus some velocity.
He’ll never be accused of being Mariano Rivera or Greg Maddux for repeating his mechanics.
Expect Hughes and Noesi to edge Burnett right out of the starting rotation.
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What would they do with Burnett if Noesi adged him out? Bullpen? TripleA? At this point in Burnett’s deal, would the Yanks consider putting him Triple A? It’s less money than they ate with Igawa, but it’s still a significant sum. Making Burnett into a long man might be the way to go.
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Burnett will be miserable in the pen as a long man and I’m sure he will make that misery known to anyone and everyone who will listen.
I think for Noesi (or Warren or Phelps) to make the rotation it will be either an injury or a shifting of Hughes to a relief role.
I feel the love
Erin December 19th, 2011 at 11:50 am
Wow. LoHud has a major case of the Mondays going on.
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I just wish it was slightly funny…which it’s not.
blake December 19th, 2011 at 11:52 am
I feel the love
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‘Tis the holiday season.
Burnett will be miserable in the pen as a long man and I’m sure he will make that misery known to anyone and everyone who will listen
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I don’t know about that. AJ has shown himself to be a stand-up guy so far. If he gets beaten out, it’s not like he can blame anyone but himself.
- CURRENT NL CENTRAL POWER RANKINGS -
(1) REDS – Latos a legitimate difference maker inna tight division.
(2) BREWERS – SP keeps them in the discussion. Axford IP=probable breakdown.
(3) CARDS – Wainwright will be the harbinger for this team.
(4) CUBS – Theo continues to do nothing of note.
(5) Astros – Absolutely the best AAA team in MLB.
Blake-
“Love is the answer”.
“Just gotta let it show.”
No mind games from me though Mr. Lennon.
Bret,
Ok guy thanks
You take yourself way too seriously, maybe you should lighten up. It’s ok to be dumb, nothing to be ashamed of. A word of advice though, if you don’t want to come off as a dope keep your mouth shut. Or not, up to you. Just keep in mind when you say dumb stuff someone is going to call you out.
Now go have a cup of tea and relax, I know this morning’s been tough for you big guy
Actually Patrick it’s been kind of fun watching you rush to some Japanese pitchers defense like a scorned lover.
Actually Patrick it’s been kind of fun watching you rush to some Japanese pitchers defense like a scorned lover.
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Hmmm, where have I mentioned Darvish’s name this morning? I think you are confused my friend..
I think AJ could have success in the pen personally…..his stuff would probably play up a bit and he would only have to keep his delivery together for a few hitters….not an entire game. Problem is the Yanks have no need for right handed relievers…….I really think they are going to trade him before ST.
Wow, he’s even employed synonyms in his defense
What would they do with Burnett if Noesi adged him out? Bullpen? TripleA? At this point in Burnett’s deal, would the Yanks consider putting him Triple A? It’s less money than they ate with Igawa, but it’s still a significant sum. Making Burnett into a long man might be the way to go.
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He generally doesn’t implode until after 3 innings which (might) make him a candidate as a long reliever provided he had the mindset for the role.
Cashman’s first priority is to deal him but would have to eat some of his contract. It was a bad deal to begin with. Being a .500 pitcher since 2009 doesn’t make him a difference maker.
Wow a lot of grinchyness here lately. Sending internet eggnog out w/ optional rum.
I don’t think Yankee ownership/management/fans are complacent. MLB has changed the landscape, you can’t just buy all the best players anymore. Even if GMS were still in charge it would be the same.
MTU,
You hiking today? Or are you out Clark Griswalding your mansion?
AJ Burnett is a former Yankee come the first game of the 2012 season!
You put AJ in the Pen, you better bring him in with the bases Empty. All his WP’s will kill the Yanks otherwise.
blake December 19th, 2011 at 11:58 am
I think AJ could have success in the pen personally…..his stuff would probably play up a bit and he would only have to keep his delivery together for a few hitters….not an entire game. Problem is the Yanks have no need for right handed relievers…….I really think they are going to trade him before ST.
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I’ll make you a gentleman’s bet on this one – I say (barring injury) AJ is in the rotation all season long.
Hi comet….I have that feeling as well….
Blake-
I’d be OK with AJ relieving as long he starts the innning “clean”.
No way I want to see him w a steady diet of pressure situations.
If only we all were on the Paleo Diet
“I’ll make you a gentleman’s bet on this one – I say (barring injury) AJ is in the rotation all season long.”
Ok….just for bragging rights though
Hey Blake. How is the little guy doing?
“Hey Blake. How is the little guy doing?”
Doin great….life is good. Thanks for asking.
upstate kate December 19th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Wow a lot of grinchyness here lately. Sending internet eggnog out w/ optional rum.
…Even if GMS were still in charge it would be the same.
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I woould be willing to bet you a week’s pay that Cashman would disagree with that!!! I would bet theat the pressure on him is an order of magnitude lower now (NOT that it’s a bad thing). Crap–I still remember the story about Cashman’s little girl crying in the driveway at their home, because her daddy had to go into work one day…
Blake-
The later. Except mine is a bit more modest.
I’m tired from the Valley of Fire.
In a “has nothing to do with anything, but I’ll share it anyway” note, my office is currently playing the worst version of “Sleigh Ride” known to man. Time for the ipod.
blake December 19th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
“I’ll make you a gentleman’s bet on this one – I say (barring injury) AJ is in the rotation all season long.”
Ok….just for bragging rights though
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Of course.
blake December 19th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
“I’ll make you a gentleman’s bet on this one – I say (barring injury) AJ is in the rotation all season long.”
Ok….just for bragging rights though
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What if the Yanks fake an injury, or Cashman has somebody Gilooly AJ?
Chip-
Winner gets a free trip to Vermont.
AJ is probably going to have at least 2-3 months of 2012. You’ve all seen how they stick with guys, especially when they have big salaries.
I’m goin’ over to AJ’s to drink a brewski and watch a flick in his gargantuan media room.
I’ll discuss all this with him as we’re also fishin’ buds.
“Winner gets a free trip to Vermont.”
Paid for MTU
Blake-
???
I’m not even on SS yet.
Are you crazy ?
You’re the rich Dentist with the Mercedes in the driveway.
Good after noon Kate
AJ’s favorite movie. “Meet Joe Black………………..Eye”
MTU,
More like a chevy and a mountain of student loans
blake-
As long as it isn’t a “Volt” you’re fine.
I really dig Corvettes like your ‘n.
I paid my student loans off for 10 years so I sure as heck understand that mountain.
jacksquat has it right. AJ gets at least 3 months, if not the whole first half as a starter. 1st, I’m banking on an injury or two and 2nd, they gave Javy more than half a season that one year and even though AJ can be awful Javy really gave new meaning to the word.
Chevy Volt is the biggest fireball since Ford’s Exploding Pinto back in the day. Gimme a Schwinn Stingray with a banana seat and slick tires anyday.
Do you suppose they’ll have the big Darvish announcement on Yu tube ?
Yeah. the Pinto and the Pacer were twin disasters.
At least the “Pacer” didn’t have a tendency to ignite on impact.
It just looked like a duck.
Cycling as a means of transpo is very popular in China.
They probably build Scwhins over there now.
Patrick, it’s not nice to make fun of the mentally retarded.
you never saw anyone making fun of Corky on ‘Life Goes On’ did you? Or Pete Abe?
Besides, if you make Bret too upset, he’ll stop throwing around his ridiculous ‘Gardner, Romine and Noesi for Kemp and Kershaw’ trade proposals.
or in Bret’s case – tarde proposals.
Bret, does sitting on your butt in your mom’s basement, eating cookies, smoking dope and surfin the web all day pay well?
Get out
Bret, does sitting on your butt in your mom’s basement, eating cookies, smoking dope and surfin the web all day pay well?
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Dunno man sounds like fun to me
Patrick December 19th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Bret rage posts increased by 70% after I started commenting this morning. My TAR (trolling above replacement) is 4.5, near the league leaders. Nick and randy still have me beat
this was epic. So funny, i cried a little.
well done!
- MTU-
When talking about ugly cars, you gotta include The Gremlin.
- CURRENT NL CENTRAL POWER RANKINGS -
(1) REDS – Latos a legitimate difference maker inna tight division.
(2) BREWERS – SP keeps them in the discussion. Axford IP=probable breakdown.
(3) CARDS – Wainwright will be the harbinger for this team.
(4) CUBS – Theo continues to do nothing of note.
(5) Astros – Absolutely the best AAA team in MLB.
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And the Pirates?
Shamus?
I’ve found my other half – scratch all that match.com stuff Chip!
yeah. Forgot about that one.
Ugliest car ever award goes to ?
Bret The Hitman December 19th, 2011 at 10:35 am
Message to Japan, Darvish, his agent and his groupies. Nobody here in the US cares.
Message to Bret, his mom and her basement PC — Nobody here in reality cares about you or your ignorant baseball ideas or opinions.
You’ve never played the game competitively, have you? Like in HS, college or, obviously, beyond.
Nothin better than a know-it-all whose never once swung a bat or thrown a pitch with any meaning to it what-so-ever…
somebody probly said this before, but how is it that the ham fighters are going to announce who won the bidding when they are only supposed to know the bid amount and not which team won?
Ugliest car ever is the Pontiac Aztec!
- CURRENT NL CENTRAL POWER RANKING (ADDENDUM) -
(4) PIRATES
(5) CUBS
(6) ASTROS
aztec is hideous, but i think ‘the thing’ might just edge it out. corvair is right up there, too.
Comet-
International entries are allowed too.
Some of the Russian cars are right up there.
VW “thing” was pretty ugly.
yugo, gremlin, pacer, pinto honorable mentions
Ugly cars are at least unique in their own way. The affordable cars that are currently being sold here in the US, ALL look bland and pretty much the same. I’ll take ANY ugly car over the Cookie Cutter Look Alikes being thrown at us today. This is why the Mini Copper was such a huge sales hit immediately upon release. Nothing new here in the US looked anything like it.
Ys Guy December 19th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
somebody probly said this before, but how is it that the ham fighters are going to announce who won the bidding when they are only supposed to know the bid amount and not which team won?
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They tell MLB they accept the bid, MLB tells them who the team is, they announce the bid and team.
Never was a fan of the el camino.
and I hated the Aztec until I discovered that’s the hunk of trash that Walt White drives in ‘Breaking bad’. so now I got all kinds of respect for the Aztec
Ghostwriter Your comment is awaiting moderation. December 19th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
DONNYBROOK December 19th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
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When talking about ugly cars, you gotta include The Gremlin.
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Don’t forget the 1987 Merkur X4Ti: //upload.wikimedia.org/wi…..O_rear.jpg
It’s so ugly that it reminds me of the Homer–the car that Homer Simpson designed!
http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/The_Homer
Ghostwriter Your comment is awaiting moderation. December 19th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
DONNYBROOK December 19th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
- MTU-
When talking about ugly cars, you gotta include The Gremlin.
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Don’t forget the 1987 Merkur X4Ti: upload.wikimedia.org/wi…..O_rear.jpg
It’s so ugly that it reminds me of the Homer–the car that Homer Simpson designed!
http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/The_Homer
I’ve NEVER seen a driveway with a Corvair parked in it, that did not have oil stains from engine leaks all over it. I actually like the look of the car, but they Never did correct that oil leak.
Ugly car = Metropolitan.
Ghostwriter Your comment is awaiting moderation. December 19th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
DONNYBROOK December 19th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
- MTU-
When talking about ugly cars, you gotta include The Gremlin.
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Don’t forget the 1987 Merkur X4Ti. It’s so ugly that it reminds me of the Homer–the car that Homer Simpson designed!
http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/The_Homer
The “Flinstones” car was pretty ugly but it did have a lot of wood trim so there’s that.
And it was a convertible of sorts. And it had run flat tires on it which was a nice safety feature.
Ghostwriter Your comment is awaiting moderation. December 19th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
DONNYBROOK December 19th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
- MTU-
When talking about ugly cars, you gotta include The Gremlin.
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Don’t forget the 1987 Merkur X4Ti, which is so ugly that it reminds me of the Homer–the car that Homer Simpson designed:
http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/The_Homer
ghost-
How many times are you gonna say the same thing ?
We believe you.
oh, and i’ve always been a big fan of yours too, Shame Spencer.
I’ve been on here since Pete ‘McRib’ Abe started this blog years ago, but I rarely post.
Its posters like Bret and Trisha that are so obnoxious I have to take a Lohud leave-of-absence every now and then.
heck, those two make Curt Schilling, errr, SJ44 tolerable.
Don’t forget the 1987 Merkur X4Ti, which is so ugly that it reminds me of the Homer–the car that Homer Simpson designed…
The Pontiac Fiero rocked!
http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/The_Homer
YankeesPR Happy 32nd birthday to Rafael Soriano!
TU December 19th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
ghost-
How many times are you gonna say the same thing ?
We believe you.
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Are you talking about the car thing? I thought that the posts weren’t going through–I got the moderation message. Sorry, everybody!
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The El Camino is actually one of my favorite cars\trucks. It’s not very functional as far as seating, but it’s gotta nice sleek look for guys like me that are Not truck guys. I do Not like the knock-off Ford Ranchero.
I like the Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky way better than the Fiero.
Although the name is cool.
Er, I mean hot.
Oh well.
check this out: sebring-vanguard citicar
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wi.....iticar.jpg
Ys Guy December 19th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
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that looks like something you could build in your backyard from scrap metal.
Y’s-
Did anyone ever actually produce such a monstrosity ?
This is more like it….
bkabak Happy 32nd birthday to the reason why we can’t spend a lot of money on Yu Darvish! But hey, 8th inning.
New thread —->
New Post: A young perspective on Curtis Granderson
Shame is ever present on the blog no matter what the situation so I’m glad to see more solid representation..glad to see you back in the mix.
And I know this is a newer model but the PT Cruiser always made me barf. I’d rather ride in a hearse when I’m actually dead, thankyouverymuch.
I haven’t seen a Pontiac or a Jeep that I have liked in years. I loved Jim Rockford’s Firebird, and Boy could he drive that thing. Jim Garner could Really drive the wheels offa car.
PT Cruiser is a glorified milk truck from the 40s…
I drive an Audi A6 and I’d like to drive it into the Hudson.
Been nothin but issues with that car, and its only four years old!
Donnybrook, after a quick google, I was wrong. The el camino is not the car I was thinking of –
I was thinking of the Subaru Brat… Hated that car as a kid. Not a fan of the Baja by Subaru currently!