2014 Yanx - The Crumble Continues ???

[Guest d'Kong76]

I put it on for a minute just now. Michael Kay declared that
Sabathia has battled through six. That's all I can watch for
the week.

[nymr83]

I'm not watching, but I am enjoying the scoreboard, until now...

Feldman was cruising along but just loaded the bases with a hit batter and a 5 pitch walk with 2 outs in the 7th. i hope their bullpen is better than ours!

[nymr83]

d'Kong76 wrote: I put it on for a minute just now. Michael Kay declared that Sabathia has battled through six. That's all I can watch for the week.

I'm hoping to avoid even hearing a Yankee announcer until at least June.

[Guest themetfairy]

On the MLB package I'm catching the Astros telecast.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Blacked out here ... it's Yankeevision or nothing.

[Guest themetfairy]

The MLB package blacks out the Phillies games here. No great loss.

[Farmer Ted]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTMixF2Iwy4

[Ceetar]

Wait, the Yankees have not one, but TWO 26-27 year old rookies backup infielders on the roster? An infield that's already suspect? And one of them is named Dean Anna?

[Frayed Knot]

Teixeira to DL -- hamstring.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

John Harper already written a column advocating the MFYs trade for Davis.

Sure, they can have him.

For Betances. And Beltran. And Austin Jackson. And Kuroda. And Phelps. Oh and that creaky old shortstop. We could use an upgrade on Quintanilla. Hell, we'll throw him in.

[ashie62]

You would have to talk to the Tigers about Austin Jackson, but the rest sound fair...

[Frayed Knot]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: John Harper already written a column advocating the MFYs trade for Davis.

Even Gary mentioned that angle briefly today.
Of course that was prior to the GW GS

[Guest d'Kong76]

Is it common knowledge that Beltr�n has always wanted
to be a Yankee -- that his agent called the Yankees shortly
before he signed with the Mets stating that he'd go to the Bronx
for less dough than Flushing was offering?

[Ceetar]

d'Kong76 wrote: Is it common knowledge that Beltr�n has always wanted to be a Yankee -- that his agent called the Yankees shortly before he signed with the Mets stating that he'd go to the Bronx for less dough than Flushing was offering?

It's been reported that Boras called the Yankees, though I don't think it was for less. In fact, I suspect it was for more, and I suspect had they ponied up he would've then called back the Mets again. You know, and negotiate.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Ceetar wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: Is it common knowledge that Beltr�n has always wanted to be a Yankee -- that his agent called the Yankees shortly before he signed with the Mets stating that he'd go to the Bronx for less dough than Flushing was offering? It's been reported that Boras called the Yankees, though I don't think it was for less. In fact, I suspect it was for more, and I suspect had they ponied up he would've then called back the Mets again. You know, and negotiate.

Michael said differently on this afternoon's broadcast. Of
course, he lives in a reality that is known by few.

[Guest d'Kong76]

d'Kong76 wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: Is it common knowledge that Beltr�n has always wanted to be a Yankee -- that his agent called the Yankees shortly before he signed with the Mets stating that he'd go to the Bronx for less dough than Flushing was offering? It's been reported that Boras called the Yankees, though I don't think it was for less. In fact, I suspect it was for more, and I suspect had they ponied up he would've then called back the Mets again. You know, and negotiate.

Michael said differently on this afternoon's broadcast. Of
course, Kay lives in a reality that is known by few.

[Benjamin Grimm]

As I recall it, the story at the time, nine years ago, was that Boras did go to the Yankees and say he would sign for less than the Mets were offering.

[Ceetar]

this is the source of the rumor (well, almost source I guess) http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1963185

Through an unnamed, high-ranking baseball official, the Associated Press reported Boras proposed a $100 million, six-year contract for Beltran to the Yankees on Saturday night. While the Yankees told Boras they thought highly of Beltran, they turned down the offer because they didn't want to commit $140 million -- $100 million in salary and $40 million in luxury tax.

I can't find the original AP report, but my point remains that negotiating is negotiating. Even if true, and the Yankees liked that contract, no telling that Boras wouldn't have turned around and told the Mets "make it $130".

Plus it's the unnamed source, and no details. was it really 100/6? was there an option year? 3 option years? incentive bonuses? no no trade? (Astros had a competitive offer but wouldn't offer no-trade supposedly)

basically, fits the narrative, but there's really very little to go on.

[metirish]

Fuck the MFY's and all belonging to them, fucking wankers

[seawolf17]

metirish wrote: Fuck the MFY's and all belonging to them, fucking wankers

yep.

[Guest themetfairy]

MFY's Can't Spell The Name Of Their New Free Agent

[Frayed Knot]

So now we know the REAL reason they don't have names on the backs of their unis ... of course.

[Guest d'Kong76]

That's pretty funny!

[Frayed Knot]

David Robertson to the DL (strained groin ... I assume his own) and some guy I never heard of called up to replace him.

Yanx are currently losing (in a VERY empty stadium - seems to me I heard that recently about the 2nd day of seasons) to the O's despite just powering themselves to their 2nd HR of the season (Soiano + Gardner: 1 each)
I think by their 8th game of the season time two years ago they had already hit 46 (although I may have to check my math on that). Yanx fans in that season were given to complaining about how the team was too HR dependent and how they preferred a squad that ran and bunted a lot. Well, here's their chance to see how they actually like that kind of team. And, as always, be careful what you wish for ...

[Ceetar]

[dinosaur jesus]

Ceetar wrote:

That was scored a base hit.

[seawolf17]

Old Derek Jeter is old.

[nymr83]

Thats barely harder than a routine grounder. 29 starting shortstops make that play. then theres jeter.

[Frayed Knot]

He missed one today going to his other side. A tougher play than that one, but still.
I think the only phrase used in MFY radiocasts more often that; "... just past a lunging Jeter", is the one where some version of "and this next pitch is sponsored by ..." is employed.

[Centerfield]

Derek Jeter. Master of diving after the play.