The Dynasty Crumbles - the 2013 MFY Thread

[Frayed Knot]

It's true though, as soon as Jeter went on the list every other person there was suddenly moved ahead of schedule in their rehabs.

[Centerfield]

Mets � Willets Point wrote: Robinson Cano is not impressed.

This is great. I hope that now Nunez will hesitate just a split second next time he wants to call off Cano allowing the ball to drop between them.

[Guest Swan Swan H]

Centerfield wrote: Mets � Willets Point wrote: Robinson Cano is not impressed. This is great. I hope that now Nunez will hesitate just a split second next time he wants to call off Cano allowing the ball to drop between them.

I wonder if he'd pull that on Jeter. I'd pay whatever they charge for a moatside seat to witness that live.

[Frayed Knot]

btw, this weekend is somehow the first trip to Fenway for the Yanx this season. They've played two series in da Bronx including the opening series of the year.
Sox hold a 4-2 edge so far. Pettitte vs Doubront tonight.

But what this means is that 13 of their final 67 games (just 65 left for the Sawx) -- or just about 1 game in 5 -- are against each other, with 9 of those 13 in 'The Hub'. Needless to say, those games will have a significant impact on this season's fortunes for both clubs.

Sox start tonight with a 6.0 game lead over the 4th place Yanx who follow this up with a trip to Texas before hosting Tampa and then go right back out on the road.

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

I'm hoping this weekend results in dashed dreams and crushed hopes for the Yankees.

[Guest Swan Swan H]

Brett Gardner was tossed from tonight's game for arguing balls and strikes. The Yankees, in their huge series against the Red Sox, currently have the following outfield:

LF - Alberto Gonzalez - 382 major league games, two in the outfield (both in right field). Lifetime OPS of .590.
CF - Ichiro Suzuki, age 52
RF - Brent Lillibridge, called up from the minors today. Has played 48 of his 305 major league games in RF, and has a lifetime .207 batting average.

What outfield?

[Frayed Knot]

Gardner took a called strike three at the bottom of the zone (the K-zone thing showed it as a strike) and immediately two-hand spiked the helmet right at the ump's feet.
He was tossed before the thing came down from the first bounce.

What outfield?

Quick, offer them Marlon Byrd for any three prospects of our choosing.

[Farmer Ted]

From the crime and courts section of a local paper today:

Mickey C. Mantle, 39, 1165 Pine Creek Ave., six months county prison, $1,500, 75 hours community service for DUI.

Apparently he's somehow still at it.

[ashie62]

Arod not traveling with the MFYS to Texas

but to an MRI for a sore quad.

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/mlb/404575/alex-rodriguez-undergoing-mri-on-sore-quad

[Zvon]

Skankee catcher made a pretty amazin' play yesterday.

[Frayed Knot]

Zvon wrote: Skankee catcher made a pretty amazin' play yesterday.

The BoSox ran into about four different outs on the basepaths yesterday - including twice at home.




btw, Yanx & Sawx were the FOX game on Saturday and are the ESPN Sunday Night game tonight ... what are the odds?!?!?

[Edgy MD]

Not for nothing, but is it clear he made that catch?

[Frayed Knot]

Yeah, he made it; there were several angles.

[Frayed Knot]

Gee Sox, why don't you just hand them the fuckin' series?

On Saturday you ran into four outs on the basepaths including twice at home.
Today you've provided the Skanks with two walks, one HBP, plus two errors (including a sure DP turned into NO outs) all in just the first two innings!!

[Guest Swan Swan H]

Napoli just hit one over the Monster, over the advertising signs on top of the Monster, over the bar across the street from the Monster, and over the T station across the street from the bar across the street from the Monster. 3-run homer, 4-3 Red Sox.

[Frayed Knot]

That's 22 HRs off Sabathia this season - one off the league lead.

[Guest Swan Swan H]

Wait... they didn't retire Nick Swisher's number?

[Guest Swan Swan H]

Gomes just hit one off of CC that would have gone about as far as Napoli's, except it hit the light tower. The blimp pilot had a flashback and parachuted out onto Brookline Ave.

[Frayed Knot]

Mike Napoli, who had HR'd (see above) GiDP'd and K'd thrice, hits a solo HR in the 11th to finally put an end to this game at 8-7 Sawx ... and it didn't even take a full five hours to complete.

Napoli, btw, looks like he's on work release from the local state pen.
If I see him walking down the sidewalk I'm crossing to the other side of the street.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I went to bed on this one tied 7-7. This is the first Sox-MFYs game I've paid attention to all year and realized I didn't recognize half the Boston team. They all look like such dirtbags, even pretty boys like Victorino look like shit. And I know, only one game but they also play like shit and I'm predicting Tampa and/or Baltimore finish ahead of them.

[Frayed Knot]

At least back in 2004 when they were all doing the hairy dirtbag look there was some individual style going on whether it be Damon's caveman look, Manny dreads, Pedro's jeri-curl, Arroyo's cornrows, designer facial hair, etc. This present team just looks like a bunch of guys just sprung from the joint with the beard-longer-than-hair look being the dominant "fashion" (Pedroia, Gomes, Napoli).

And I know, only one game but they also play like shit and I'm predicting Tampa and/or Baltimore finish ahead of them.

They (the Sox) are starting to have mounting pitching injuries too. That's why Tampa's sweep of Toronto and their 17 wins in their last 19 games has been so key. Of the non-East AL teams, only Texas is ahead of the Yanx in the WC race (and only two games) so it could be that we'll need two East teams to stay above the Yanx all year.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Frayed Knot wrote: Of the non-East AL teams, only Texas is ahead of the Yanx in the WC race (and only two games) so it could be that we'll need two East teams to stay above the Yanx all year.

I don't think that's going to be a problem at all. I mean, I suppose it's a tribute to how plucky they are that the MFYs are somehow hanging in there but I would be beyond shocked if they're any kind of factor as this thing winds down. I think the Mets have a better shot at the postseason, and will finish with a better record. Write it down.

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

I fell asleep during the game only to be awoken by Napoli's walk-off homer. Not a bad way to be awoken, but seriously these Red Sox vs. Yankees games are long enough without adding in 8pm starts and extra innings to the mix. As sucky as they played last night, the Sox are the first team to 60 wins in MLB, so I wouldn't rule them out.

[metirish]

Mets � Willets Point wrote: I fell asleep during the game only to be awoken by Napoli's walk-off homer. Not a bad way to be awoken, but seriously these Red Sox vs. Yankees games are long enough without adding in 8pm starts and extra innings to the mix. As sucky as they played last night, the Sox are the first team to 60 wins in MLB, so I wouldn't rule them out.

wow , 60 wins. Amazing that they totally changed on the fly last season and turned that ship right around.

[dinosaur jesus]

metirish wrote: Mets � Willets Point wrote: I fell asleep during the game only to be awoken by Napoli's walk-off homer. Not a bad way to be awoken, but seriously these Red Sox vs. Yankees games are long enough without adding in 8pm starts and extra innings to the mix. As sucky as they played last night, the Sox are the first team to 60 wins in MLB, so I wouldn't rule them out. Amazing that they totally changed on the fly last season and turned that ship right around.

So did the Yankees. Give them credit. They've got that ship headed right into a sandbar.

[Edgy MD]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Of the non-East AL teams, only Texas is ahead of the Yanx in the WC race (and only two games) so it could be that we'll need two East teams to stay above the Yanx all year. I don't think that's going to be a problem at all. I mean, I suppose it's a tribute to how plucky they are that the MFYs are somehow hanging in there but I would be beyond shocked if they're any kind of factor as this thing winds down. I think the Mets have a better shot at the postseason, and will finish with a better record. Write it down.

The Yanks still have a chance at the BIG RESOUNDING REVITALIZING TRADETM.

[MFS62]

As if on cue:
@JonHeymanCBS: #yankees are moving closer to acquiring alfonso soriano. george king 1st reported.

@JonHeymanCBS: Soriano would have to approve any trade as he has veto power.

Later

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

MFS62 wrote: As if on cue: @JonHeymanCBS: #yankees are moving closer to acquiring alfonso soriano. george king 1st reported. @JonHeymanCBS: Soriano would have to approve any trade as he has veto power. Later

If Soriano is any good, he can be considered a career Yankee like Andy Pettite.

[Edgy MD]

Or Al Leiter.

[metirish]

I hope they get him and are saddled with his $18 million contract owed next season......or that Sorryiano demands a contract extension....