bats have come to life, but whats up with the freakin bullpen
this really looks at times like a team just treading water waiting for arod to come back. He has been sliding without trouble on sliding pads and running great, so it may be sooner than expected, possibly much sooner
It also looks like Joba is settling in to his starter role, lets hope his arm holds up!
Like Dan said, patience is the key, just stay close while everything falls into place, this lineup is too potent to not do good things.
I hate to kick you guys while you're down, but a friend just sent me a story that outlined some of the off-the-field problems that the Yankees are having which included some of the lesser reported stories (i.e. not the empty seats and the A-Rod scandal).
It seems like this would be a challenging time to be a Yankee fan when these things are happening but kudos to those of you that can perservere:
Highlights: Security nearly causing a riot by not letting fans back into the ballpark when they incorrectly said that the game had been rained out. Networks believe the team is overcharging them to "park and power" their broadcast trucks. Paul O'Neil was booted from the underground batting cages by security. His wife was also booted from the "Yankee Wives" section. Stadium officials have had to sign gag orders. The Yankees are using jamming frequencies for walkie-talkies which means networks have to rent equipment from the Yankees instead of using their own. The team has flaked on its promise to help kids who lost their playing fields when the new stadium was built. Fans aren't allowed to move to better upper deck seats even during near-empty conditions like rain delays.
<< <i>I hate to kick you guys while you're down, but a friend just sent me a story that outlined some of the off-the-field problems that the Yankees are having which included some of the lesser reported stories (i.e. not the empty seats and the A-Rod scandal).
It seems like this would be a challenging time to be a Yankee fan when these things are happening but kudos to those of you that can perservere:
Highlights: Security nearly causing a riot by not letting fans back into the ballpark when they incorrectly said that the game had been rained out. Networks believe the team is overcharging them to "park and power" their broadcast trucks. Paul O'Neil was booted from the underground batting cages by security. His wife was also booted from the "Yankee Wives" section. Stadium officials have had to sign gag orders. The Yankees are using jamming frequencies for walkie-talkies which means networks have to rent equipment from the Yankees instead of using their own. The team has flaked on its promise to help kids who lost their playing fields when the new stadium was built. Fans aren't allowed to move to better upper deck seats even during near-empty conditions like rain delays. >>
I'm not the person doing the meth. Was her bust supposed to be some kind of super secret? I didn't laugh about it, I actually expressed empathy for Joba. As for his mom, I think she needs some serious help. Facts are facts.
And yes, I'm enjoying the Yankees struggles, sweeping them in Fenway and then in King George Stadium was very enjoyable. I can only hope it continues, which I'm sure it won't. Were the shoe on the other foot, Yankees fans would be all over the Red Sox thread like white on rice...I'm just enjoying the moment. The team appears to be unable to pull together any substanital rally, and the obvious lack of high ticket seats going empty night after night at the new palace are surely grating on Yankee management. A big embarrassment if you ask me. Fenway Park? Sold out every night...EVERY night!!
<< <i>Paul O'Neil was booted from the underground batting cages by security. His wife was also booted from the "Yankee Wives" section. Stadium officials have had to sign gag orders. >>
I'm not the person doing the meth. Was her bust supposed to be some kind of super secret? I didn't laugh about it, I actually expressed empathy for Joba. As for his mom, I think she needs some serious help. Facts are facts.
And yes, I'm enjoying the Yankees struggles, sweeping them in Fenway and then in King George Stadium was very enjoyable. I can only hope it continues, which I'm sure it won't. Were the shoe on the other foot, Yankees fans would be all over the Red Sox thread like white on rice...I'm just enjoying the moment. The team appears to be unable to pull together any substanital rally, and the obvious lack of high ticket seats going empty night after night at the new palace are surely grating on Yankee management. A big embarrassment if you ask me. Fenway Park? Sold out every night...EVERY night!! >>
No doubt you hope anyone with a drug problem can pull through and get it together as your talking about someones life where you throw rivalries ect.. out the window- I hope the woman turns out OK and wish nothing but the best for her as I would anyone with that problem. THAT BEING SAID however I feel that Joba is a perfect example of "you can take the guy out of the hood but you cant take the hood out of the guy" Joba is a complete PUNK, throwing at guys constantly, badmouthing arguably one of the most respected Yankees of all time ( Yogi Berra ) , the kid is a scumbag IMO and cant pitch a big game if his life depended on it, the Sox are hitting his junk so he loses his cool and throws at them- I guess he took a page from Afrauds playbook and likes to go bushleague when he isnt winning.
The yanks are not doing what they should be doing on paper so boo freaking hoo, the season is young and they can definately turn it around and be a winner- they are sure capable of it but until then I hope they continue to be a waste of a quarter billion dollars. Yup Im a Sox fan with no class.... Oh well.
<< <i>Paul O'Neil was booted from the underground batting cages by security. His wife was also booted from the "Yankee Wives" section. Stadium officials have had to sign gag orders. >>
WTF!?!?!? >>
Yep, here's the report from the Daily News:
"The latest episode came during the weekend series with the Angels. Paul O'Neill, a revered former Yankee, now an analyst for the Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network, was asked by security to leave the indoor batting cages, where he was watching Yankees hit, prior to one of the games.
A security guard told O'Neill, the man George Steinbrenner called "warrior," he could not loiter in the area. O'Neill had another reason to be perturbed. Security would not allow his wife, Nevalee, into the Stadium "wives room." She was told by security it was for "current" wives only.
Think about it. Here's O'Neill, a guy who bled for the franchise, trying to prepare for a broadcast. Not only is he told to take a hike, so is his wife."
God does this Yankee team have a miserable pen or what? I fear that if this sampling is what we'll see for the duration of the season, this will be a .500 club. A-Rod's bat will be welcomed, but I'm afraid this pen is an albatross that overshadows his potential contribution. Just a parade of bums from this pen. On the offensive side, it seems they are stranding an inordinate/alarming amount of runners this year. They just can't seem to get the clutch/situational hit. Sabathia has been oh so far from lights out it turns my stomach. The wackness that has been the 3B fielding makes me cringe; no depth. Molina is an automatic out. As a fan it's important to parse your hopes from your expectations. The geniuses who make this team's personnel decisions blinded most of the fanbase with three splashy free agent signings-- but the astute student of the game has to see glaring if not fatal flaws in this team. The signings made noise but the pen was weakened in the offseason, not strengthened. The pen was not a strength last year, and all that was done to it since was the removal of one of its strongest members: Joba. So a weak point was only exacerbated, and now their refusal to add a Putz for example is coming back to bite them. In the end I don't see what five starters giving you 6 IP and 3-4 R does for your team, if the pen inevitably enters and yields more runs. It demoralizes the offense as well. One final observation of this team: where is the sense of outrage and accountability on Girardi's part? He has Torre's ho-hum attitude about apathetic/inept play. "Oh well, it's early, these days happen." (I am paraphrasing.) April games count the same as August games, and these guys are gonna be in a hole soon if they don't get a kick in the rear. I for one prefer a manager who will call his team out and takes them to task. Stop making excuses for these millionaire headcases, Girardi. Make them run laps til they hurl every time they play like bums.
Edit: Tex, for 181 mil you get that guy in from 3rd with 1 out. When you consider what this team costs they are garbage right now. If this was a scrappy young bunch of cheap homegrown talent 13-14 would be acceptable.
<< <i>I know it as fact, the Yankee fans here never would act like you clowns have.
Unless provoked.
Steve >>
Sorry I know you have a million posts but that doesn't mean you know about the Sox/Yankees Rivalry. If you haven't seen the Yankee fans talking trash maybe you should look back to some older posts. Right now it's our turn but the tides always turn.
I will speak for myself and APOLIGIZE to the Yankee fans here. It was brought to my attention- by a friend and impartial bystander- that we are sorta ruining their thread. After giving it some thought I have to agree, Im all for bashing the Yankees but I guess the proper thing to do is start a seperate thread for it and respect the Yankee fans on the boards here, they are entitled ( As we are ) to enjoy their own thread without us filling it up with negativity.
I'll be glad to not post in this thread though I didn't think I did anything wrong. I wasn't the one saying a team's fans had no class. However this will be my last post in this thread.
2 very nice wins, maybe its finally starting to come together, i hope so, way too inconsistent so far this young season.
On a side note, i hate when they schedule 1 or 4pm games on saturdays that they know aren't gonna be on fox (like todays), had to listen to it on xm and missed seeing Arods shot in the 11th (must pick better terminology next time). Suzy is absolutely horrendous, blah blah bliggity blah, enough already, sheesh.
<< <i> No doubt you hope anyone with a drug problem can pull through and get it together as your talking about someones life where you throw rivalries ect.. out the window- I hope the woman turns out OK and wish nothing but the best for her as I would anyone with that problem. THAT BEING SAID however I feel that Joba is a perfect example of "you can take the guy out of the hood but you cant take the hood out of the guy" Joba is a complete PUNK, throwing at guys constantly, badmouthing arguably one of the most respected Yankees of all time ( Yogi Berra ) , the kid is a scumbag IMO and cant pitch a big game if his life depended on it, the Sox are hitting his junk so he loses his cool and throws at them- I guess he took a page from Afrauds playbook and likes to go bushleague when he isnt winning.
The yanks are not doing what they should be doing on paper so boo freaking hoo, the season is young and they can definately turn it around and be a winner- they are sure capable of it but until then I hope they continue to be a waste of a quarter billion dollars. Yup Im a Sox fan with no class.... Oh well. >>
Unreal, how many untrue things can one possibly barf out when having a fit.
On a side note, i hate when they schedule 1 or 4pm games on saturdays that they know aren't gonna be on fox (like todays),
I agree with you - living in South Carolina, I subscribe to DirecTV's MLB package so I can see most of the games but I will miss about 10 games this season on Saturdays because of the FOX Blackout.
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JS
Melancon was very good again.
Its a step ..... and after all since opening day we are at .500!
Patience ..... Patience ....
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Wake me when they are at 100.00, then and only then would I even consider
sitting in that place.
Steve
<< <i>Did the Yanks reduce those 2.600.00 seats again yet?
Wake me when they are at 100.00, then and only then would I even consider
sitting in that place.
Steve >>
Is this supposed to be news coming from a Met fan?
Anyway, Joba was really sharp tonight. By far his best start thus far. Yankee bats have offically come to life
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this really looks at times like a team just treading water waiting for arod to come back. He has been sliding without trouble on sliding pads and running great, so it may be sooner than expected, possibly much sooner
It also looks like Joba is settling in to his starter role, lets hope his arm holds up!
Like Dan said, patience is the key, just stay close while everything falls into place, this lineup is too potent to not do good things.
yes I am Met fan. I am however a NY fan and root for the Yanks too.
Why so bitter?
Steve
<< <i>Dan
yes I am Met fan. I am however a NY fan and root for the Yanks too.
Why so bitter?
Steve >>
eh, no bitterness. Just love my damn Yanks
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Only 2 back after the debacle on yawkey, so no worries
<< <i>Robinson Cano hitting streak up to 19 games now
And it ends at 19. Nice run though
Yankees won ZERO
love it
Steve
It seems like this would be a challenging time to be a Yankee fan when these things are happening but kudos to those of you that can perservere:
Things not going well
Highlights:
Security nearly causing a riot by not letting fans back into the ballpark when they incorrectly said that the game had been rained out.
Networks believe the team is overcharging them to "park and power" their broadcast trucks.
Paul O'Neil was booted from the underground batting cages by security. His wife was also booted from the "Yankee Wives" section.
Stadium officials have had to sign gag orders.
The Yankees are using jamming frequencies for walkie-talkies which means networks have to rent equipment from the Yankees instead of using their own.
The team has flaked on its promise to help kids who lost their playing fields when the new stadium was built.
Fans aren't allowed to move to better upper deck seats even during near-empty conditions like rain delays.
<< <i>I hate to kick you guys while you're down, . >>
Me too
And, were the fans chanting "we want Torre" during last night's game?
Seems like the wheels are coming off King George's parade.
Steve
<< <i>I thought Red Sox fans had class.
Steve >>
At least they aren't as annoying as Philly fans.
Chris
My small collection
Want List:
'61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
Cardinal T206 cards
Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
Steve
<< <i>Big Poopie still looking for a hit, love it.
Steve >>
I think you mean HR, although it really doesnt matter either way. We are winning games without him "hitting"
<< <i>I hate to kick you guys while you're down, but a friend just sent me a story that outlined some of the off-the-field problems that the Yankees are having which included some of the lesser reported stories (i.e. not the empty seats and the A-Rod scandal).
It seems like this would be a challenging time to be a Yankee fan when these things are happening but kudos to those of you that can perservere:
Things not going well
Highlights:
Security nearly causing a riot by not letting fans back into the ballpark when they incorrectly said that the game had been rained out.
Networks believe the team is overcharging them to "park and power" their broadcast trucks.
Paul O'Neil was booted from the underground batting cages by security. His wife was also booted from the "Yankee Wives" section.
Stadium officials have had to sign gag orders.
The Yankees are using jamming frequencies for walkie-talkies which means networks have to rent equipment from the Yankees instead of using their own.
The team has flaked on its promise to help kids who lost their playing fields when the new stadium was built.
Fans aren't allowed to move to better upper deck seats even during near-empty conditions like rain delays. >>
LMAO
I'm not the person doing the meth. Was her bust supposed to be some kind of super secret? I didn't laugh about it, I actually expressed empathy for Joba. As for his mom, I think she needs some serious help. Facts are facts.
And yes, I'm enjoying the Yankees struggles, sweeping them in Fenway and then in King George Stadium was very enjoyable. I can only hope it continues, which I'm sure it won't. Were the shoe on the other foot, Yankees fans would be all over the Red Sox thread like white on rice...I'm just enjoying the moment. The team appears to be unable to pull together any substanital rally, and the obvious lack of high ticket seats going empty night after night at the new palace are surely grating on Yankee management. A big embarrassment if you ask me. Fenway Park? Sold out every night...EVERY night!!
<< <i>I thought Red Sox fans had class.
>>
No, we only have rings.
<< <i>Paul O'Neil was booted from the underground batting cages by security. His wife was also booted from the "Yankee Wives" section.
Stadium officials have had to sign gag orders.
>>
WTF!?!?!?
<< <i>Steve,
I'm not the person doing the meth. Was her bust supposed to be some kind of super secret? I didn't laugh about it, I actually expressed empathy for Joba. As for his mom, I think she needs some serious help. Facts are facts.
And yes, I'm enjoying the Yankees struggles, sweeping them in Fenway and then in King George Stadium was very enjoyable. I can only hope it continues, which I'm sure it won't. Were the shoe on the other foot, Yankees fans would be all over the Red Sox thread like white on rice...I'm just enjoying the moment. The team appears to be unable to pull together any substanital rally, and the obvious lack of high ticket seats going empty night after night at the new palace are surely grating on Yankee management. A big embarrassment if you ask me. Fenway Park? Sold out every night...EVERY night!! >>
No doubt you hope anyone with a drug problem can pull through and get it together as your talking about someones life where you throw rivalries ect.. out the window- I hope the woman turns out OK and wish nothing but the best for her as I would anyone with that problem. THAT BEING SAID however I feel that Joba is a perfect example of "you can take the guy out of the hood but you cant take the hood out of the guy" Joba is a complete PUNK, throwing at guys constantly, badmouthing arguably one of the most respected Yankees of all time ( Yogi Berra ) , the kid is a scumbag IMO and cant pitch a big game if his life depended on it, the Sox are hitting his junk so he loses his cool and throws at them- I guess he took a page from Afrauds playbook and likes to go bushleague when he isnt winning.
The yanks are not doing what they should be doing on paper so boo freaking hoo, the season is young and they can definately turn it around and be a winner- they are sure capable of it but until then I hope they continue to be a waste of a quarter billion dollars. Yup Im a Sox fan with no class.... Oh well.
<< <i>
<< <i>Paul O'Neil was booted from the underground batting cages by security. His wife was also booted from the "Yankee Wives" section.
Stadium officials have had to sign gag orders.
>>
WTF!?!?!? >>
Yep, here's the report from the Daily News:
"The latest episode came during the weekend series with the Angels. Paul O'Neill, a revered former Yankee, now an analyst for the Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network, was asked by security to leave the indoor batting cages, where he was watching Yankees hit, prior to one of the games.
A security guard told O'Neill, the man George Steinbrenner called "warrior," he could not loiter in the area. O'Neill had another reason to be perturbed. Security would not allow his wife, Nevalee, into the Stadium "wives room." She was told by security it was for "current" wives only.
Think about it. Here's O'Neill, a guy who bled for the franchise, trying to prepare for a broadcast. Not only is he told to take a hike, so is his wife."
<< <i>
<< <i>I thought Red Sox fans had class.
>>
No, we only have rings. >>
Thanks for admitting it. Win about 24 more rings and then we can talk.
And to Roman numeral man, No, I don't believe Yankee fans would be 'all over the Red Sox thread" like white on rice.
They know how to win with some class.
Steve
Edit: Tex, for 181 mil you get that guy in from 3rd with 1 out. When you consider what this team costs they are garbage right now. If this was a scrappy young bunch of cheap homegrown talent 13-14 would be acceptable.
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>I thought Red Sox fans had class.
>>
No, we only have rings. >>
Thanks for admitting it. Win about 24 more rings and then we can talk.
And to Roman numeral man, No, I don't believe Yankee fans would be 'all over the Red Sox thread" like white on rice.
They know how to win with some class.
Steve >>
If you don't think the Yankees would be all over us then you don't know a single thing about this rivalry. Get a grip!
<< <i>
They know how to win with some class.
>>
Unless provoked.
Steve
Steve
<< <i>I know it as fact, the Yankee fans here never would act like you clowns have.
Unless provoked.
Steve >>
Sorry I know you have a million posts but that doesn't mean you know about the Sox/Yankees Rivalry. If you haven't seen the Yankee fans talking trash maybe you should look back to some older posts. Right now it's our turn but the tides always turn.
<< <i>I know it as fact, the Yankee fans here never would act like you clowns have.
Unless provoked.
Steve >>
He guys......... he knows it "as fact".
Just take some time to read the "stick a fork in the Red Sox" thread.
the thread you refer to was in response too. Yankee fans never (yes it's a fact) acted like you are unless they had to defend Jeter
Or the 26 championships.
You guys act like you don't know how to win. I guess waiting almost 90 years in between championships
has something to do with that.
Show some class.
Steve
Again I apoligize.
Paul
That is how a Sox fan shows class.
Steve
Not like I said it in YOUR thread.
Steve
Steve
On a side note, i hate when they schedule 1 or 4pm games on saturdays that they know aren't gonna be on fox (like todays), had to listen to it on xm and missed seeing Arods shot in the 11th (must pick better terminology next time). Suzy is absolutely horrendous, blah blah bliggity blah, enough already, sheesh.
go yanks!
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<< <i>
No doubt you hope anyone with a drug problem can pull through and get it together as your talking about someones life where you throw rivalries ect.. out the window- I hope the woman turns out OK and wish nothing but the best for her as I would anyone with that problem. THAT BEING SAID however I feel that Joba is a perfect example of "you can take the guy out of the hood but you cant take the hood out of the guy" Joba is a complete PUNK, throwing at guys constantly, badmouthing arguably one of the most respected Yankees of all time ( Yogi Berra ) , the kid is a scumbag IMO and cant pitch a big game if his life depended on it, the Sox are hitting his junk so he loses his cool and throws at them- I guess he took a page from Afrauds playbook and likes to go bushleague when he isnt winning.
The yanks are not doing what they should be doing on paper so boo freaking hoo, the season is young and they can definately turn it around and be a winner- they are sure capable of it but until then I hope they continue to be a waste of a quarter billion dollars. Yup Im a Sox fan with no class.... Oh well. >>
Unreal, how many untrue things can one possibly barf out when having a fit.
sheesh
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I agree with you - living in South Carolina, I subscribe to DirecTV's MLB package so I can see most of the games but I will miss about 10 games this season on Saturdays because of the FOX Blackout.
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