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sfmarine · 02-18-2010, 11:13 PM

No more Chien? So many changes this year.

Sabotage · 02-18-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

No more Chien? So many changes this year.

Getting rid of Chien is most definatly a good change for the Yankees. With a rotation of Sabbathia, Burnett, Pettite, Chamberlain and Vasquez the last thing they need is Chien Ming Wang stinking it up with his 9.64 ERA. Look at it this way, at least your team is making changes that will aid the team for the future, too bad I can't say the same about the Tribe.

supersix4 · 02-19-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabotage

Wang stinking it up with his 9.64 ERA.

Kinda hard to not pitch bad when you have the injuries he had... I don't think anyone can argue that when he was healthy and in his zone he was a top pitcher in the game and thats when they had a jumbled rotation add a 19 game winner to what they had now. I get not wanting to pay him, but to say he's not even worth keeping around for a chance that he could find it again is crazy.

sfmarine · 02-21-2010, 12:46 AM

That's a good point. Chien was very good and had that 19 win season. It's a shame he got injured and lost his momentum.

supersix4 · 02-21-2010, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfmarine

That's a good point. Chien was very good and had that 19 win season. It's a shame he got injured and lost his momentum.

Two 19 win seasons

Yeah I mean he could be done like prior and wood, but to take the stance that it isn't even worth trying to see if he can recover that just doesn't make sense to me

Could you imagine had he not gotten hurt and only progressed! with what they have now

fatediesel · 02-22-2010, 03:21 PM

Interesting document on the Dodgers future plans via the owners divorce. The Dodgers plan to cut their payroll from $132 million to $107 million this year, despite the fact that revenue is expected to grow. This isn't a temporary plan either, as they plan to decrease their payroll from 42% of revenue in 2007 to 25% in 2013, and keep it at 25% through 2018. Commissioner Bud Selig wants clubs to spend about 50% of revenue on players salaries. They also plan to increase ticket prices from an average of $29.40 in 2007 to $53.50 in 2018. This document was prepared in May in a bid to attract Chinese investors and was months before the owners filed for divorce so it appears they had planned all along to cut expenses.

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angele...ory?id=4935571

supersix4 · 02-22-2010, 03:23 PM

Well once fans see it that ballpark will be empty, I'd be really angry if they jacked the price up and the product on the field went down.

On that note 9 DAYS till the first O's spring training game

I just wish extra innings did the spring training games

I love spring training lol.

Dexter Morgan · 02-23-2010, 05:02 PM

For Aaron Boone, Tuesday signaled the formal end to his playing career and, at the same time, the launch of his role as an analyst of the game he played for 12 major league seasons.

Boone announced his retirement from Major League Baseball and will debut as part of ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" panel starting in March. He also will make select appearances on ESPN as a game analyst.

"It is with a sense of pride, sadness, and enthusiasm that I formally announce my retirement after 16 years of professional baseball," Boone said. "It has been a privilege and honor to have played in the major leagues for 12 seasons for six different clubs.

"While it's tough to leave the game as a player, I am eager to start my next career with my new team at ESPN. I am very grateful that I'll be able to stay in the game as an ESPN analyst and work with people who share the same passion for baseball that I do."

Boone's last games in the majors were played for the Houston Astros -- he was activated in September just five months after having open-heart surgery. He played in 10 games for Houston. He is believed to be the first player to return to the major leagues after having open-heart surgery.

Boone, who played every infield position during his career, spent his first six-plus seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. In 2003, he was dealt to the New York Yankees at the trade deadline, and his career-defining moment came in the old Yankee Stadium in the form of an 11th-inning, Game 7 of the 2003 AL Championship Series that lifted New York past the Boston Red Sox and into the World Series.

"As a player, Aaron was a tremendous competitor known for one of baseball's most dramatic postseason walk-off home runs," said Jay Levy, senior coordinating producer for ESPN. "He offers an important perspective, being recently removed from the game and having deep baseball roots, which will make him a great addition to our team."

Boone, who turns 37 on March 9, had his best season in 2003, when he was an All-Star and combined to hit 24 home runs and 96 RBIs and bat .267 for Cincinnati and the Yankees. He also played for the Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins and Washington Nationals.

The Boone family has produced three generations of big-league talent -- former All-Star third baseman Ray Boone (Aaron's grandfather), former All-Star catcher and manager Bob Boone (father) and retired All-Star second baseman Bret Boone (brother).

-ESPN.com

Us Yankee fans will always revere Boone for THIS one special moment. To me, it was one of those "I remember where I was when..." events.

sfmarine · 02-23-2010, 10:18 PM

Ya..Boone will always be immortalized in Yankees history for that one moment. I remember that game very fondly. My father was fed up and shut it off and I continued to watch as the Yanks tied it and we went to extra innings. I told him to turn it back on and it was just in time for the lovely shot to left field.

We celebrated together and it was great. You live for games such as those. As you know, the Yanks didn't do so well in '04. And that was the downfall of crap until last season.

Turnda643 · 02-24-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by supersix4

Well once fans see it that ballpark will be empty, I'd be really angry if they jacked the price up and the product on the field went down.

On that note 9 DAYS till the first O's spring training game

I just wish extra innings did the spring training games

I love spring training lol.

FYI, MLB Network will start showing spring training gms March 2nd.

Duffy12 · 02-24-2010, 11:37 PM

Pudge Compares Strasburg to Nolan

Upon Stephen Strasburg’s first bullpen session Nyjer Morgan dubbed him “Jesus” (because that’s the first thing you say when seeing him throw).

Upon his second Pudge Rodriguez compared him to Nolan Ryan, whom Pudge caught in 1991-93. No pressure, kid. [Thomas Boswell]

supersix4 · 02-25-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Turnda643

FYI, MLB Network will start showing spring training gms March 2nd.

Yeah, I just wish I had the choice to watch any game I wanted like when our extra innings starts back up.

Jellybeans · 02-25-2010, 03:47 PM

Yanks sign Chan Ho Park

Source : http://www.theyankeeu.com/2010/02/ya...-ho-park-15279

Is this a good move ? I don't know the guy because i don't really follow the National League that much!

Dexter Morgan · 02-26-2010, 01:30 PM

They faced him in the World Series. Barring injuries, I honestly don't think the Yankees will end up using him much.

Jellybeans · 02-26-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Atlas

They faced him in the World Series. Barring injuries, I honestly don't think the Yankees will end up using him much.

Oh i see

Could he end up being of the set-up guys for Rivera ?

Lacit170 · 02-26-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Atlas

They faced him in the World Series. Barring injuries, I honestly don't think the Yankees will end up using him much.

I think they will end up using him more than you think... he can go a few innings at a time...Who do we have that can go several innings; Aceves? Mitre??

volcomsocal · 03-01-2010, 05:53 AM

Just drafted my fantasy team today:

C - Mike Napoli
1B - Pablo Sandoval
2B - Brandon Philips
3B - Mark Reynolds
SS - Jason Bartlett
OF - Andre Ethier
OF - Adam Dunn
OF - Jason Kubel
Util - Billy Butler
BN - Maicer Izturis
BN - Skip Schumaker
BN - A.J. Pierzynski

--------------------

SP - Tim Lincecum
SP - Matt Cain
SP - Jair Jurrjens
SP - Matt Gaza
RP - Andrew Bailey
RP - George Sherrill
P - A.J. Burnett
P - Tim Hudson
BN - Mike Adams

Jellybeans · 03-01-2010, 02:25 PM

Are there still some good free agents on the market that the Yanks could add ?

Dexter Morgan · 03-01-2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacit170

I think they will end up using him more than you think... he can go a few innings at a time...Who do we have that can go several innings; Aceves? Mitre??

Why not? They both proved to be at least as effective as Park, if not more. I guess it doesn't hurt to add another arm though.

Dexter Morgan · 03-01-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jellybeans

Are there still some good free agents on the market that the Yanks could add ?

I wouldn't expect them to make any more significant signings.

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02-22-2010, 03:23 PM	#3587
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	Well once fans see it that ballpark will be empty, I'd be really angry if they jacked the price up and the product on the field went down. On that note 9 DAYS till the first O's spring training game I just wish extra innings did the spring training games I love spring training lol. Last edited by supersix4; 02-22-2010 at 03:27 PM.

02-23-2010, 05:02 PM	#3588
Dexter Morgan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:87 Trading Score:15	Aaron Boone Retires For Aaron Boone, Tuesday signaled the formal end to his playing career and, at the same time, the launch of his role as an analyst of the game he played for 12 major league seasons. Boone announced his retirement from Major League Baseball and will debut as part of ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" panel starting in March. He also will make select appearances on ESPN as a game analyst. "It is with a sense of pride, sadness, and enthusiasm that I formally announce my retirement after 16 years of professional baseball," Boone said. "It has been a privilege and honor to have played in the major leagues for 12 seasons for six different clubs. "While it's tough to leave the game as a player, I am eager to start my next career with my new team at ESPN. I am very grateful that I'll be able to stay in the game as an ESPN analyst and work with people who share the same passion for baseball that I do." Boone's last games in the majors were played for the Houston Astros -- he was activated in September just five months after having open-heart surgery. He played in 10 games for Houston. He is believed to be the first player to return to the major leagues after having open-heart surgery. Boone, who played every infield position during his career, spent his first six-plus seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. In 2003, he was dealt to the New York Yankees at the trade deadline, and his career-defining moment came in the old Yankee Stadium in the form of an 11th-inning, Game 7 of the 2003 AL Championship Series that lifted New York past the Boston Red Sox and into the World Series. "As a player, Aaron was a tremendous competitor known for one of baseball's most dramatic postseason walk-off home runs," said Jay Levy, senior coordinating producer for ESPN. "He offers an important perspective, being recently removed from the game and having deep baseball roots, which will make him a great addition to our team." Boone, who turns 37 on March 9, had his best season in 2003, when he was an All-Star and combined to hit 24 home runs and 96 RBIs and bat .267 for Cincinnati and the Yankees. He also played for the Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins and Washington Nationals. The Boone family has produced three generations of big-league talent -- former All-Star third baseman Ray Boone (Aaron's grandfather), former All-Star catcher and manager Bob Boone (father) and retired All-Star second baseman Bret Boone (brother). -ESPN.com Us Yankee fans will always revere Boone for THIS one special moment. To me, it was one of those "I remember where I was when..." events.

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02-18-2010, 11:13 PM	#3581
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:937 Blu-ray collection:2318 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	No more Chien? So many changes this year.

02-21-2010, 12:46 AM	#3584
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:937 Blu-ray collection:2318 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	That's a good point. Chien was very good and had that 19 win season. It's a shame he got injured and lost his momentum.

02-22-2010, 03:21 PM	#3586
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Interesting document on the Dodgers future plans via the owners divorce. The Dodgers plan to cut their payroll from $132 million to $107 million this year, despite the fact that revenue is expected to grow. This isn't a temporary plan either, as they plan to decrease their payroll from 42% of revenue in 2007 to 25% in 2013, and keep it at 25% through 2018. Commissioner Bud Selig wants clubs to spend about 50% of revenue on players salaries. They also plan to increase ticket prices from an average of $29.40 in 2007 to $53.50 in 2018. This document was prepared in May in a bid to attract Chinese investors and was months before the owners filed for divorce so it appears they had planned all along to cut expenses. http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angele...ory?id=4935571

02-23-2010, 10:18 PM	#3589
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:937 Blu-ray collection:2318 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Ya..Boone will always be immortalized in Yankees history for that one moment. I remember that game very fondly. My father was fed up and shut it off and I continued to watch as the Yanks tied it and we went to extra innings. I told him to turn it back on and it was just in time for the lovely shot to left field. We celebrated together and it was great. You live for games such as those. As you know, the Yanks didn't do so well in '04. And that was the downfall of crap until last season.

02-24-2010, 11:37 PM	#3591
Duffy12 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Among the Tuatha’an 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:272	Pudge Compares Strasburg to Nolan Upon Stephen Strasburg’s first bullpen session Nyjer Morgan dubbed him “Jesus” (because that’s the first thing you say when seeing him throw). Upon his second Pudge Rodriguez compared him to Nolan Ryan, whom Pudge caught in 1991-93. No pressure, kid. [Thomas Boswell]

02-25-2010, 03:47 PM	#3593
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	Yanks sign Chan Ho Park Source : http://www.theyankeeu.com/2010/02/ya...-ho-park-15279 Is this a good move ? I don't know the guy because i don't really follow the National League that much!

02-26-2010, 01:30 PM	#3594
Dexter Morgan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:87 Trading Score:15	They faced him in the World Series. Barring injuries, I honestly don't think the Yankees will end up using him much.

03-01-2010, 05:53 AM	#3597
volcomsocal Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:9	Just drafted my fantasy team today: C - Mike Napoli 1B - Pablo Sandoval 2B - Brandon Philips 3B - Mark Reynolds SS - Jason Bartlett OF - Andre Ethier OF - Adam Dunn OF - Jason Kubel Util - Billy Butler BN - Maicer Izturis BN - Skip Schumaker BN - A.J. Pierzynski -------------------- SP - Tim Lincecum SP - Matt Cain SP - Jair Jurrjens SP - Matt Gaza RP - Andrew Bailey RP - George Sherrill P - A.J. Burnett P - Tim Hudson BN - Mike Adams

03-01-2010, 02:25 PM	#3598
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	Are there still some good free agents on the market that the Yanks could add ?

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