Comments on: Keeping up in the arms race http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/ A New York Yankees Blog Mon, 28 May 2012 11:43:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Yanks eyeing Washburn? « iYankees http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/#comment-493016 Yanks eyeing Washburn? « iYankees Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:34:30 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=14901#comment-493016 [...] complex than an improved 2-seamer, although that’s certainly part of it. Mike over at RAB explains the situation pretty well, discussing Washburn’s individual contributions to his stellar season while simultaneously [...] [...] complex than an improved 2-seamer, although that’s certainly part of it. Mike over at RAB explains the situation pretty well, discussing Washburn’s individual contributions to his stellar season while simultaneously [...]

]]> By: Paul Nussbaum http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/#comment-492241 Paul Nussbaum Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:09:56 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=14901#comment-492241 I think Washburn makes a lot of sense and will and should be pursued but the price will be steeper than you've suggested. I think it will take Melky, a AAA arm or Mitre and one of the lower level catching prospects (not Montero, Romaine or Sanchez)..even at that price i'd pull the trigger ...Between Joba's innings, Wang out and Andy P's age we gamble the playoffs if we don't make the move. Lee and Hallady are too expensive. I think Washburn makes a lot of sense and will and should be pursued but the price will be steeper than you’ve suggested.
I think it will take Melky, a AAA arm or Mitre and one of the lower level catching prospects (not Montero, Romaine or Sanchez)..even at that price i’d pull the trigger …Between Joba’s innings, Wang out and Andy P’s age we gamble the playoffs if we don’t make the move.
Lee and Hallady are too expensive.

]]> By: wilcymoore http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/#comment-491857 wilcymoore Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:05 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=14901#comment-491857 Agreed. Washburn turns 35 on August 13, but he's pitched well this year - including his start today, incidentally - and Seattle is 7 games over .500 and only five games behind the Angels. I don't see the Mariners giving him up for two mid-level prospects and some salary relief. Agreed. Washburn turns 35 on August 13, but he’s pitched well this year – including his start today, incidentally – and Seattle is 7 games over .500 and only five games behind the Angels. I don’t see the Mariners giving him up for two mid-level prospects and some salary relief.

]]> By: Mike HC http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/#comment-491643 Mike HC Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:56:11 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=14901#comment-491643 Except with Jeter though of course. That guy can be playing shortstop when he is 60 and with only one leg and I would still want to re-sign him to a 10 year extension. Except with Jeter though of course. That guy can be playing shortstop when he is 60 and with only one leg and I would still want to re-sign him to a 10 year extension.

]]> By: Steve H http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/#comment-491637 Steve H Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:54:59 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=14901#comment-491637 Yes, Clu Haywood (played by former Cy winner Pete Vukovich) was the hitter. The Duke was the pitcher who threw at his own kid during the father/son game. Yes, Clu Haywood (played by former Cy winner Pete Vukovich) was the hitter. The Duke was the pitcher who threw at his own kid during the father/son game.

]]> By: Mike HC http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/#comment-491629 Mike HC Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:49:31 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=14901#comment-491629 No problem Joe. I try to stay unbiased and call a spade a spade (please excuse the shitty metaphor) No problem Joe. I try to stay unbiased and call a spade a spade (please excuse the shitty metaphor)

]]> By: Joseph Pawlikowski http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/#comment-491618 Joseph Pawlikowski Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:40:57 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=14901#comment-491618 Mike, I really appreciate that. Coming from a guy who doesn't hesitate to call us out when we say something stupid, it means a lot. Mike, I really appreciate that. Coming from a guy who doesn’t hesitate to call us out when we say something stupid, it means a lot.

]]> By: Mike HC http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/#comment-491617 Mike HC Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:39:41 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=14901#comment-491617 Andrew, you definitely crossed a line there, this coming from an entertained comment reader right now. AFter you called Ben out on making a crappy argument, he stepped his game up for you by using stats and putting some research in. You then made fun of him. You were doing alright and I kinda agreed with you, even though I believe Hughes should be in the rotation, until that last post. Andrew, you definitely crossed a line there, this coming from an entertained comment reader right now. AFter you called Ben out on making a crappy argument, he stepped his game up for you by using stats and putting some research in. You then made fun of him. You were doing alright and I kinda agreed with you, even though I believe Hughes should be in the rotation, until that last post.

]]> By: Matt ACTY/BBD http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/#comment-491593 Matt ACTY/BBD Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:18:49 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=14901#comment-491593 <strong>It doesn’t make sense, and that’s why the Yankees aren’t doing it.</strong> But not fixing a weakness (or a potential one) doesn't make much sense either. It doesn’t make sense, and that’s why the Yankees aren’t doing it.

But not fixing a weakness (or a potential one) doesn’t make much sense either.

]]> By: Matt ACTY/BBD http://riveraveblues.com/2009/07/keeping-up-in-the-arms-race-14901/#comment-491590 Matt ACTY/BBD Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:16:16 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=14901#comment-491590 <strong>You’re still a nerd who has never played this game at the end of the day, and has no hope of understanding it</strong> Just because one doesn't have the ability to play doesn't mean one lacks the ability to properly understand and analyze the game. I agree with Ben's point <cite>and</cite> played baseball from the time I was five to the time I was 19 and I still play softball. Validity of argument should not be based on whether or not one has participated in the act he or she is talking about. I've never run for office; does that mean I shouldn't be allowed to talk about politics? Also, how do you know Ben never played (unless he's said as much and I missed it)? You’re still a nerd who has never played this game at the end of the day, and has no hope of understanding it

Just because one doesn’t have the ability to play doesn’t mean one lacks the ability to properly understand and analyze the game. I agree with Ben’s point and played baseball from the time I was five to the time I was 19 and I still play softball. Validity of argument should not be based on whether or not one has participated in the act he or she is talking about. I’ve never run for office; does that mean I shouldn’t be allowed to talk about politics? Also, how do you know Ben never played (unless he’s said as much and I missed it)?

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