Aug
14
Open Thread: Fun with the Yankees’ record
ByAt 72-43, the Yankees have the best record in baseball and a 99.1118% chance of making the playoffs. With a few more hours to go before first pitch in Seattle, let’s kill the time by having some fun with the Yanks’ win-loss record.
- With 645 runs scored and 539 runs allowed, the team’s expected win-loss record is 68-47, so they’ve actually overachieved a bit this year. Lots of walk-off wins with small margins of victory will do that.
- If the team maintains its .626 winning percentage the rest of the season, they’ll finish 101-61. The Red Sox would have to go 37-11 to win the division.
- If the team plays .550 ball the rest of the year, they’ll finish 98-64. The Sox would have to go 33-15.
- If the team goes 23-24 the rest of the year, they’ll finish with a 95-67 record. That would be their best record since 2006. Boston would need to go 30-18 to win the division. The Rays would need to go 34-14.
- The Yanks are an amazing 34-11 since Brian Cashman‘s visit in Atlanta. If they were to maintain that pace the rest of the way, they’d finish 108-54. The Sawx would have to go 42-6, Tampa 48-0.
- If Boston keeps winning at the same .570 clip they’re at now, the Yanks would need to go just 21-26 the rest of the year to win the division.
- To win an even 100 games, they’ll need to go 28-19 the rest of the way. To match last year’s record, just a 17-30 record is required. To finish at exactly .500, they’d have to collapse and go 9-38 over the next seven-plus weeks.
- Through 115 games in 1998, the Yankees were 86-29 and 17.5 games up in the division. This year’s club would need to go 42-5 the rest of the year to match the ’98 team’s record. They were good at baseball.
So, while you wait for the game to start, feel free to use this as an open thread. The Mets and taking on the Giants at home, and the Little League World Series is on ESPN. So basically you’ve got same brand of baseball on two different channels. Anything goes here, just be nice.
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yea! Sanchez’s first pass made me jizz in my pants
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That ’98 team was insane. Feels like such a long time ago.
No kidding. That year was mind-blowing. 86-29 at this point in the season, plus this? Just too much.
that’s amazing haha. coney is the man. Whenever Cone and O’Neill work the yes booth.. you know your in for a good time.
The stuff of legend.
ANSKY commercials were the absolute best.
If you thought 98 was good, check out Joe McCarthy’s 1939 team.
http://www.baseball-reference......39+yankees
Highest Run Differential ever (+411) and by a LOT. Even the great 1927 team was in the mid-300′s in run differential. And they lost their best player (Gehrig) early in the year, and he retired soon after and gave his famous speech. They played only 151 games, and posted a .702 winning percentage. If they played 162, at that rate they would have won 114.
Their Pythag was even higher, saying they should have won 111 games(.735 win pct). If they played 162 game season up to their pythag, they would have won 119 games in the regular season.
Holy fuck! +411 run-diff???? WOW!
Yep, and that’s the modern era, not some Dead Ball bullshit. Joe D and Bill Dickey played on that team.
BTW-The Win Pct impresses me just as much as the run differential. having a .700+ winning pct for an entire season is just batshit insane.
Who you got tonight? Rangers or Red Sox?
i got sox winning 5-2
Millwood has pitched good twice against the sox this year, and Kinsler is back, although Cruz is on the DL. 3-2 Texas with Milwood handing it off to Perez and Francisco
“If the team maintains its .626 winning percentage the rest of the season, they’ll finish 101-61.”
We all heard Girardi needed to ‘make the playoffs’ to keep his job.
Lets say he makes the playoffs, winning 101 games this year, and then gets swept in the ALDS by the Tigers. Is he in trouble?
Yes because IMO a sweep is on the players not the manager. Unless he starts Mitre three times or some other baloney, you can’t fault the manager for a 100 win team not showing up in the playoffs. People might disagree with me but I’m of the opinion that professional athletes should not need a manager to get them fired up to play in the post season.
Heh, I messed that up. NO he shouldn’t be in hot water in that scenario.
Yeah, I agree. A manager wins 100 games and then they have a 3 game losing streak at the wrong time and he’s to blame?
That’s why I hate this playoff setup. Best record in each league should get some huge edge, like 4 of 5 at home in the ALDS and 5 of 7 for the ALCS. You should get something for winning the marathon, the deck should be stacked the team with the worst record in the playoffs, and it isn’t. It’s unfair to the team that busts its butt for 6 months to only get 1 extra home game.
Ixnay the wildcard and give the best team a bye to the CS.
(Note: this will never happen)
Yeah, but the problem is Baseball isn’t like Football. A week off can hurt a team, since everyone gets rusty. In Football, guys get healthy and its a huge edge.
You might remember the Tigers were the hottest team in baseball, then they had a week off waiting for the Cards, and the Cards would up winning the World Series.
Rox/Sox
That one too.
I can see your point, particular with a short series. However having the best record in your League could be only marginal over the second best team. If the Red Sox edged out the Yankees with a 100-62 to 99-63 record you would want them to have 5 of 7 games at Fenway if we met in the second round? Busting your butt is one thing, but having a huge advantage over another team that busted their butt too is silly.
I’m all for making the 1st round of the playoffs a 7 game series instead.
It’s not silly, a premium should be placed on winning your league. Once upon a time, all you had to do was win your league and you went straight to the WS. The way they do it now, its almost meaningless among the contenders. Best record is King, you have to kill the King to advance.
I wouldn’t expect so. The bridge jumpers might call for his head, but Cashman is smart enough to see the quality job Girardi’s been doing all in all…and also smart enough to understand the first round is kind of a crapshoot…right?
Now that Torre and his 7 mil annual salary are gone, yes. The playoffs are back to being a crap shoot.
At 7 mil, 2 mil more than any other manager in Baseball, the Yanks had a right to expect a lot from Torre. Now with Girardi, its a little different.
Depends on his management in games. If CC/Burneet sh*t the bed pitching then well, how can you blame Girardi.
Though its unlikely to have a managerial decision be the cause of a loss for 3 games out of 5. Though I guess anything is likely in a short series. But even if that happens, its the players’ fault for not pitching well/hitting well to have a close enough game that can be lost by one decision.
What should I watch: Broncos-Niners preseason opener at 8 or Yanks-Mariners pennant race game at 8:10?
I guess I could watch both but that won’t be that fun. I wanna see the new Broncos and what they have to offer. I wanna see Eddie Royal make Orton a somewhat better QB. Maybe I’ll watch just the starters.
Is this a trick question?
Heh, no Im a Broncos fan so this might seem like a joke to you.
Oh, haha yeah that makes more sense. My preseason interest doesn’t start with los Gigantes on Monday. I’m psyched to see Barden and Nicks can do.
Word. Nicks is gonna be badass.
Ugh. Butchered that response.
The spam filter ate min because I was agreeing and said nicks is gonna be BAD_ASS. Dude was prettay prettay good at UNC. Barden is a monster. Too bad he’s slow as shit though.
I just read an interview with Tuck saying that everybody has been pretty impressed by Barden in particular in camp so far. It’ll be interesting to see who emerges between those two along with the veterans. Bunch of guys who could contribute.
Word the G-men have a nice corps of young receivers. Moss, Smith, Nicks, Barden Manningham, throw in TEH BOSSMAN and that’s a pretty good group to throw to. No big star obviously but I’m thinking Moss is gonna have that breakout year we’ve been waiting for.
Or it could just all be blind optimism and all they have going for them is youth.
I kinda hoped the Giants would get B-Marsh somehow. I know he doesn’t want to be in Denver anymore and wont sign an extension probably and we are rebuilding anyway. Might as well have him go to my second favorite team.
YES, I was hoping to swing a trade for Marshall as well. He might be a bit of a clown off the field but he’s a stone cold stud on it. Plus I was thinking McDaniels might be stupid enough to do it.
Come on, what is Tuck going to say- The kid is lost and has no chance of contributing? Every one looks good in preseason/training camp
kyle orton isnt that good in my opinion, but should be interesting to see if marshall can make him a better qb
He sucks in my opinion too. He got booed during training camp because of all the mistakes he was making. So, yea he is not going to be welcome here if he sucks early (though Cutler is helping him by acting like a dick). Sadly, B-Marsh finished a trial today (found not guilty, thank Mo!) and is injured so he isnt playing today.
thats right. I can’t remember if he’s also suspended at the beginning of the year again. The broncos should’ve traded up for sanchez, especially since cutler was pulling his antics before the draft
He’s not because he wasn’t found guilty.
good to hear
lets hope he helps my fantasy team then
I know Kyle. He’s a good guy. I want him to succeed in Denver.
I do too but I dont know how likely that is. Maybe McDaniels can get him to play well.
I figure he better get him to play well because his job may be on line (as unfairly as that might be). Go Broncos and their great fans.
Well if you watch the actual starters you might be able to see them play all their going to play & still see first pitch.
Go Baltimore (up 6-2 against Angels in the 2nd) and BJays (up 2-0 against TB in the 1st)!!!
Saw that – Weaver kinda crapped the bed that first inning eh?
jays are facing halladay, so this is impressive
Yea, I guess. I mean I guess its hard to play against your own teammate while he pitches for you too.
I know what you’re saying.
hahaha good lookin our salty, you know what i mean
So your basically telling me I can pop the getting into the playoffs champagne?
If any of you guys blog, do a piece on Johnny Damon.
http://www.theyankeeuniverse.com/?p=6543
I did this morning and we got 47 comments, which is about 10X more than we usually do on any topic. Seems to be a hot issue among Yankee fans.
That or maybe you’re gaining a lot more readers since you are adding plugs on RAB recently.
I say that because Im one of those people, good stuff.
hmmm
didn’t show up after the first sentence
Really? Who are you over there?
Havent commented yet, just a reader for now. Im not gonna say Im a everyday reader yet but I go there frequently.
Gotcha.
Damn, up to 55 already.
That’s almost as high as a RAB piece that nobody likes.
(pats self on back)
Cheer up, buddy. It’s a quality blog you’ve got there. Best of luck with it.
A-rod out of the lineup with back spasms. Apparently, they were related to his elbow injury. Is that possible if anyone knows?
Maybe because his elbow hurt he’s been throwing the ball strangely in warmups or practice. Something like that could lead to putting strain on muscles that don’t normally get strained. I guess I’ll go with the ole overcompensating diagnosis again.
I thought of something like that. I guess it doesn’t matter as long as he goes tomorrow.
Hell, I’d give him the whole series off to make sure he’s good and rested. Might as well take advantage of a 6.5 game lead. We shouldn’t need him to keep beating the shit out of Seattle.
yes, I think it’s because he hit a nerve. Hence losing feeling in his hand when he first got hit, as well.
He could have just slept in a weird position because his elbow hurt when he laid on his side or back. I wake up in the morning sore in the lower back sometimes, and I’m not even 30. All it really takes is arching your back funkily all night, and then if it won’t loosen up the next day…why risk it?
Adam Lind is pretty darn good. A solo shot puts Jays up 5-0 with Halladay going. Should be enough, right?
Hell yeah, Michael Young!! Rangers leading 2-0
Yea!
He’s having a fantastic year.
Sanchez looks absolutely dirty for the Jets, but I’m a Giants fan so I have to wait until Monday for them to play.
On that note, go Rangers!
So far good night for the Yanks and they haven’t even threw the first pitch. Way to go Red Sox, Angels, and Rays!
How amazing would it be if the Rangers won the Wild Card and we won the AL East..
Don’t be shocked if it happens JJ. Plus, can you imagine if the sacred idiots of New England missed the playoffs?
cue: HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY
Can you imagine the Red Sox not making the playoffs with all that’s happened to them this year? I would love it.
What’s happening with Papi, Lowell? How come Theo didn’t trade fro everything under the sun, etc….
Seriously, how underrated is Michael Young (aka the Derek Jeter of the
south)? The ultimate teamate- how many times has he changed positions for
the good of the team? And the guy is going to be in the top five of most
hits this decade. I’m tellin ya guys here on the avenue of pinstripes &
glory, The Rangers will be a tough out in the postseason.
Considering he sucks away from Texas, wasnt a good SS, bitched about moving to 3B, I’d say he’s not that underrated.
Plus at 32, Michael Young aint so young anymore.
Nice player, the type that would get tons of credit of he played in NY, but he doesn’t.
Waitaminute, Zach. Can you provide me the stark numbers that show he sucks away from Arlington? Also, can you blame him for complaining about moving to 3rd base for an unknown rookie, Elvis Andrus? Not me. And I was just supporting a player I like & in some ways resemble Jeter in an environment, Texas, that can forget to celebrate their baseball players not named Rocket or Ryan.
.283/.328/.507 away.
.351/.411/.539 home.
He doesn’t “suck” away from Arlington but his stats are inflated by being redic at home.
Sure, AVG .280/OBP .324/SLG .413/OPS .736
Maybe sucks was harsh, but hes not the .324/.373/.485/.830 hitter he is at home. Plus hes been a 6 time All Star, dont get how hes ‘underrated’
No I cant blame him for complaining about moving, but dont act like he’s such a good teammate that he did it for the team, he went kicking and screaming.
i gave career numbers
Thanks for the numbers Pat and Zack. I guess he is not that underrated. But you know who’s overrated- Jarrod Saltamacchia.
Disagree. Best name ever (no, I don’t have a legitimate point to make).
If you make the playoffs, you should be a tough out. I would still rather play the Rangers than the Angels or even the Tigers. Verlander, Jackson is nothing to sneeze at. No slight on CC or AJ.
Tigers really don’t scare me. Their offense blows. Angels, on the other hand, I hope, will miss the playoffs (not likely). Their pitching isn’t that great right now, right?
I’d rather face the White Sox than the Tigers deppite the recent road trip to Chi-Town. I am saying that I rather face the Rangers than the Tigers. In response the original post.
Totally. That rotation has the potential to crush any opponent, and if even a few hitters get hot, they legitimately could pull off a Rockies-like run.
“I would rather play the Rangers than the angles or even the tigers”.
DreDog, I must say that argument is one the Univers should stay
away from at all costs after the postseasons of 06′ & 07′.
Everyone declared easy & favorable postseason matchups against
Detroit and Cleveland those years and we all know what happened.
All I’m saying is the stategy of wanting to face a certain team is
often a dangerous one to engage.
True, but then why are we rooting against the Rays and Red Sox?
I mean considering the Rays have little chance of overtaking the division.
DreDog, I only root against the Saux making the playoffs because I hate them and would love to see them or the Rays sit out Octber baseball after we suffered through it. Plus, wouldn’t it be nice to see the team everyone says is the “best” franchise in baseball or even a current “dynasty”
miss the playoffs for the 2nd time 4 years
Why did you have to remind me? I was having a good day. LOL
I think this team is much different than those teams. Wang started both game 1′s for those teams. I think CC and AJ turns our luck around against worse teams. That’s why I rather see the Rangers, IMO.
sorry, about bringing ya down. I just worry so much after watching the unbelievable happen. Bugs attacking our stud pitchers, Kenny Rogers beating us (still don’t how that happened)
Yeah, I guess it’s like counting your chicken before they hatch.
You’re basically saying that in baseball doesn’t necessarily wins it all. Moreover, the playoffs are a total crap shoot. I kinda wish there were no playoffs, just world series consisting of two pennant winners. I think that’s prolly the fairest system, but what do I know.
Tommy Lasorda? Is that you?
Interesting, because I was just going to reply to JJ that it would be awesome if the Rangers got the WC because we own them.
Sutcliff is that you?
So what are the expectations if your a Jet fan? Playoffs?
Yes
I don’t think they make it. but I’m a Saints fan.
i am going to the Jets vs Texans game in week 1. I cannot wait to see them beat the texans, who also have playoff aspirations
I expect at least 9-7 from the jets
How sad is it that Kevin freaking Millwood is the Ranger’s ace.
Exactly the reason I’d love to face them in the playoffs.
They had Lester throw 31 pitches in the first inning, and after a lead off single, Lester throws 10 in the second. Wow
I know i was hoping Texas would keep shelling him.
Double Play… It’s not like they were impatient
I know, but I hoping for something good after that lead-off single.
By then it could be Holland. Kid is good.
still a rookie. he’s just not reliable enough as of yet.
Yeah, just because he’s a rookie. but CG 3 Hits 8K’s against the Angels, a team we haven’t been great against…uhhh, he could be better than Millwood, and has been, which would possibly make him their ace.
he also went 4.1 3er, and 4.2 IP 4er, against Oak and KC, 2 of the bottom 4 worst offensive teams int he AL, in 2 of his 3 starts before that CG.
So like Bugsy says, rookie & unreliable
I’m keeping an eye on Millwood’s innings. If he breaks 180 IP his 12 mil option for 2010 automatically kicks in. He’s at 146 right now. Given the Ranger’s finances and the state of the FA market, I’ll bet they’re hoping he doesn’t make it.
I suspect Andy will want to pitch past this year, but the Yanks won’t bring him back. He could land in Texas, or replace Randy Wolf on the Dodgers.
sucks for him, he finally gets in shape and has a year to justify his salary, and now his option is going to lock in
It’s good for Millwood, he’s never get 12 mil on the FA market these days. Anyway, at 146 he should get there, barring an injury. Needs another 6 starts or thereabouts.
Good point.
Yeah a #1 starter in a rotation should have no problem getting 180IP, barring injury.
These SNY commercials with the two middle eastern dudes are hilarious.
by hilarious do you mean offensive? and they’re Indian. I should know.
Okay, I’ll bite. Why should you know, Bugsy?
Different accents. I’m Indian and I’m a master of fake accents.
Heh, I couldn’t pin their nationality so I generalized. Anyways, why do you find them offensive? Do you think it plays into a stereotype? I was actually thinking about it which is why I ask.
yeah, pretty much. I cringe every time I see those commercials.
Yea, they’re Indian. Mandeep and Sharvarish (though the 2nd one is a kinda odd name) are Indian name. Let’s not forget that India is NOT a part of the Middle East.
You know we might be watching the second sweep of the Red Sox by the Rangers if the idiots don’t pull out a victory tonight. The next two nights they have their worst going and the Rangers love kicking their alternate unform butt.
Seriously, what is up with the Sux uniforms selection? First the terrible Buckner 86 uniforms, then the attrocious red socks caps, and finally this spring training disaster?
Any chance the Sox draw the Rangers in the ALDS?
That could smooth our path to the World Series.
Actually, looking at the standings, it doesn’t seem likely.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/standings
The Rangers would have to win the West, and they’re 4.5 out.
Oh, really? My bad, folks. Damn Josh Johnson pitching a no-no messing with my brain!!
Don’t you mean Future Yankee Josh Johnson pitching a no-no?
Jinxed
I think so Artist. Assuming the Yanks make it, they would face the
team with the worst record and that will be the Tigers or the Whitesox. So, I guess its possible.
Oh, and anyone watching the Marlins, I think something’s happening
down there
I think its possible. It’s just hard for me to believe that Erick Aybar and Kendry Morales will keep up their offensive pace. Some of the players on that team are playing way over their heads. Plus, their pitching sucks.
Sick DP turned by Texas.
Oh no, I think I just jinxed Johnson. Someone just hit a dinger
To trade for Adam Dunn in the offseason, what do you think the Nationals would want?
Keep in mind that he wasn’t offered arbitration last offseason and he is making $12M in 2010.
I thought the Nationals had no plans of moving him, no?
I think he means what would they need to “make” them change their minds.
Considering it’s the Nats, they would want a lot. The supposedly asked for a lot this year. Not much would change in the offseason.
The arb and salary really have nothing to do with the Nationals, the Diamondbacks didnt have 10m+ to spend last season. So Nationals arent looking to shred salary, they’re trying to get people to come out and watch them. Plus Beimel, Young, Johnson, Kearns leaving frees up 19.5m.
As for what they want, if they’re not shopping him then Cashman would have to give up something significant to make them bite.
Can someone answer this for me?
If Andy’s base salary is $5 mil plus incentives, what’s his arb # if he get’s offered arb? I would assume it would be his entire compensation including incentives. Is there a chance it could be just his base salary though?
when you go to arbitration, the team presents a number and the player presents a number. The arbiter picks one. If Andy earns $10MM this season by hitting his incentives, and the Yanks offer 7MM and Andy asks for 11MM, he’ll get the 11MM.
We say players get a 20% raise in arbitration because, on average, after going to arbitration that’s how much more they get. But it’s not like the arbiter creates a number based on last year’s money. Each side presents a figure and the arbiter picks. If Andy does stuff this season for which he is paid 10MM, it’d be hard for the Yanks to argue they should pay him less next year, what with inflation and all. They could try, but the arbiter will likely side with the player’s number, if it’s reasonable at all.
I thought you couldn’t offer a major leaguer with more than 6 years of experience less than what he made last year?
You can offer an arb eligible player that doesn’t have the right to refuse 80% of what he made last year or 70% 2 years before. But those rules don’t apply to arb eligible FA’s.
Right?
Also, I hate to sound like a fashion guru but do you guys see what the boys from Queens are wearing? OLd New York Giant uniforms?!?! I swear the Wilpons hate the Mets heritage so much…. first he rebuilds Ebbets Field,
then he forgets to place any history in their park and now wearing old Giant uniforms? Jeez, can they ever stop embarassing themselves?
I really dont care for mets, their history, and their ownership (besides providing some hearty laughter). I kinda like those unis.
yeah, I like the uni’s too but they don’t deserve to wear them.
When will Mets fans learn, they have no right to vulture the Dodger and Giants history!!
Great comment!!!! Those uniforms are pathetic and absolutely symptomatic of everything that’s wrong with the Mets.
Varitek is bad at baseball
138 comments and not a single word on Michael Vick.
I love you guys.
Ya kinda ruined it….
hahahah!
ietcvm
I rewatched Amores Perros. I kinda have new respect for dog-fighting.
And hey how about Millwood? Strike out Varitek with two on and the
Rangers still lead 2-0!!
And the rays are on the board, Jays up 5-1
So anyone try out Madden 10? I sucked balls today at my friend’s house. But Brandon Jacobs is a MONSTER. Well that was obviously in real life but in the game he’s ridiculous!
Possibly getting it tomorrow.
Don’t worry, JobaWockeeZ, you can’t be much worse than me. But I bet Jacobs is thrilled to have an awesome of rating of… Well I don’t know maybe 93?
Also, to be fair the only monster in Madden should be playing as the backup QB on Philly.
I think it was a 90.
And LOL at the Vick comment. Sucks the day Madden comes out since it was one day after he got signed.
Don’t ya think thats a lil much. Like seriously is Vick that bad of a person to be a labeled a monster.
Can we avoid this on this board? Please!!!!
+100000000000000000000000000000000000000
“I sucked balls today at my friend’s house.”
Care to rephrase that?
LMFAO.
Yeah I sucked at Madden 10 today at my friend’s house.
Wow, Pie has a double and an HR today? That’s gotta be his best game ever.
and Shane Loux is throwing BP out there…
He’s a triple away from the cycle!!! Buy your lottery tickets!
Lester’s at 77 pitches already in the bottom of the 4th.
And Millwood’s at 83 after 4 IP. Wow.
that just means that boston hitters will wiff at neftali feliz an inning earlier than expected.
Is it just me or is MLB network trying to rile up a race in the NL East? It seems the Braves are still not really close enough to warrent this much attention as serious threats in that division.
Yeah, the Marlins will need great starts from all 5 pitchers, or a charge from a player like Bonifacio gave them the begining of the season just to tie up the Phils.
But the marlins are no?
5 games reall is not that far back if they sweek the phils they are right there.
Epic typing fail on my part.
WTF is up the media trying to create controversy when we’re doing well. Whats up with Hudson and Minka not liking each other? The Post knows about a “visible coldness,” which seems like BS to me. Just another NY Post article to create shit.
I side with minka. kate hudson last looked good in almost famous
All I want to know is… where the hell are all the scantily clad/ erotic pictures of Minka!! Get off your butt Page Six & satisfy my Minka cravings. Because Jeter has stop taking my calls for them.
Youd think hed throw us regular guys a bone now and then
They have nothing to dump on the yankees about so this is what they resort to to sell papers.
This is NY media.
I want more!
Competition is good for blah blah blah.
I’d hit it.
Tigers win on a walk-off HR. Hooray for Inge, i like that guy.
Another Greinke effort wasted.
they should just waive his rights and let us have him for Igawa and
couple of Sterling calls (Johnny Rocket, jorge juiced one)
I am positive they will want ALL of Sterling’s calls.
no deal.
agreed. How about we just keep the calls and just give’em Sterling
Both BPs will be working hard tonight in this Texas-Boston Series
Bobby Parnell was brilliant tonight. I saw the last 3 innings of his start against the giants, and he was lights out
good to see him to that
To be fair, the Giant offense is Mo awful.
I know. what was up with the alderson trade for sanchez?
Apparently Alderson’s star has diminished this year. He was getting downgrades from scouts.
Who cares? The Mets have made themselves irrelevant.
to be fair, I think Omar, Manuel & the Wilpons have made them irrevelant. Oh, and of course Luis Castillo
Washburn pitched a gem for Detroit tonight.
Hey he did face the right team in concern with the Royals
This is True.
I really hope we get sign some draft picks tomorrow. A lot of guys have signed for other teams recently, especially the Sox, I want to see some of our guys sign.
Boy, I’m sure glad that Hanley Ramirez isn’t in the AL East.
Yeah, I don’t think the Universe was very happy that he wasn’t in
the AL East in 2007. Ya know that Beckett, Lowell and what happened in October.
meh. shit happens.
well, that was one Helluva of shit right there. It must have been well over 10 Courics. Bigger than Bono’s or Randy Marsh’s I tell ya!
also beckett sucked last year which could have cost them. lowell sucks this year (for the most part). who knows what 2007 would have been like with hanley.
So, is anyone concerned that the Yankees have yet to sign their top 2 picks? I mean, all these other teams are coming out with their above slot signings, what the hell is taking the Yankees so long.
And no, I do not have faith that they will sign them.
To be fair there are a lot of 1st and 2nd rounders not signed yet. I think Slade and JR are good to go. They just want to juice every nickel from the Yanks. I can’t blame them.
I am concerned, it would 100% suck to not get those guys.
They will sign them
Holy Crap! Did Felix Pie just hit for the cycle?
Yessir
Cats and dogs living together……..
Yep. Can of whoop-ass hit the O’s tonight. I’ve been loving it.
*… hit the Angels
I know this will sound stupid to a lot of you who have watched football for years, but I’m some what new to the game. Should I be mad about a pre-season loss or is it basically the same as a loss in spring training.
Nah, the game is played mostly by scrubs. be happy Sanchez and Clowney looked good and I saw Ghoulston in the Rams backfield alot. That’s a good sign.
Alright, that’s what I thought but my buddy got all pissed off so I was wondering if I took it too lightly.
As a baseball fan for 50 years and someone with 30 credits above a Masters in math, I hope everyone realizes those stts like “they have a ___% chance to make the playoffs” and “expected won-loss record” are NONSENSE, They make no sense baseball-wise and are pretty much mathematically not valid.
I don’t really think anyone here believes it’s impossible for the Yanks not to make the playoffs. It’s just a fun little stat.
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whoa there friend. i believe the post was titled “Fun with Yankees Record”, operative word being “fun”.
If I had 30 credits above a masters in Math, I wouldn’t believe in fun either.