2007 New York Yankees Thread - Page 69

Russ · 07-31-2007, 02:41 PM

He sounds like our Jay Gibbons. The guy who was hitting .206 and wondering why he wasn't playing more.

1998 Yankees · 07-31-2007, 02:50 PM

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He sounds like our Jay Gibbons. The guy who was hitting .206 and wondering why he wasn't playing more.

I mean, he (Farnsworth, not Gibbons, but I sympathize) has had every opportunity and he's blaming others? I would have traded him last year if I were Cashman. He has been a big mistake and now he's an even bigger baby, not to mention a crummy teammate.

Russ · 07-31-2007, 03:04 PM

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I mean, he (Farnsworth, not Gibbons, but I sympathize) has had every opportunity and he's blaming others? I would have traded him last year if I were Cashman. He has been a big mistake and now he's an even bigger baby, not to mention a crummy teammate.

He's a good tackler, though.

Tony M · 07-31-2007, 04:04 PM

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He's a good tackler, though.

Lets start the NYY -> NY Giants trade rumour!

1998 Yankees · 07-31-2007, 04:50 PM

Not that I will miss Proctor all that much, but I wish it were Farnsworth instead of him. And, for another utility infielder? What about Cairo?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070731/...ankees_trade_3

Russ · 07-31-2007, 05:00 PM

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Not that I will miss Proctor all that much, but I wish it were Farnsworth instead of him. And, for another utility infielder? What about Cairo?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070731/...ankees_trade_3

Jeremy Schaap said they're looking at Betemit as the long-term successor for A-Rod if he leaves. Ha-ha!

mlyons · 07-31-2007, 05:26 PM

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Not that I will miss Proctor all that much, but I wish it were Farnsworth instead of him. And, for another utility infielder? What about Cairo?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070731/...ankees_trade_3

Betemit's a far better hitter than Cairo and eight years younger.

CommishJoe · 07-31-2007, 06:13 PM

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Betemit's a far better hitter than Cairo and eight years younger.

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CommishJoe · 07-31-2007, 06:14 PM

*sigh* Red Sox got Gagne...

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7078768

1998 Yankees · 07-31-2007, 09:36 PM

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*sigh* Red Sox got Gagne...

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7078768

Yes, but we held on to Cabrera and Kennedy. Now, if they would only release Farnsworth and bring up Chamberlain . . .

darkhorse · 08-01-2007, 02:04 PM

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Yes, but we held on to Cabrera and Kennedy.

I wouldn't have any problem trading them both for Gagne.

darkhorse · 08-01-2007, 02:06 PM

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Betemit's a far better hitter than Cairo and eight years younger.

Does Wilson have the betemit as well?

If Cairo's getting regular playing time for your team, playoff contention gets a lot harder.

Russ · 08-01-2007, 02:43 PM

I think we are witnessing the end of the Yanks. They are going to need all of their pitching prospects to pan out. History tells me that's not going to happen. But their rebuilding will only take one year as opposed to the 10 or so it takes my favorite team.

mlyons · 08-01-2007, 04:20 PM

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I think we are witnessing the end of the Yanks. They are going to need all of their pitching prospects to pan out. History tells me that's not going to happen. But their rebuilding will only take one year as opposed to the 10 or so it takes my favorite team.

They've never needed that to happen before. I don't see what's so different now pitching-wise from any other point in the last ten years. Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera (and Ramiro Mendoza, I guess) are the only pitchers to come up through their farm system and make significant contributions in the last fifteen years or so. The Yankees have always relied on trades and free agency for their pitching.

1998 Yankees · 08-01-2007, 07:45 PM

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I wouldn't have any problem trading them both for Gagne.

Kennedy, yes. Cabrera, no I hope not. But both? Give up two young players with great potential to be around a long time in order to rent a pitcher for two months? Comments like that just show that you are no fan of the Yankees, sir.

1998 Yankees · 08-01-2007, 07:52 PM

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I think we are witnessing the end of the Yanks.

Did I miss something? Like something more important than being only 3 games out of the wild card on August 1? Like something other than having all the arms coming up from the farm (for a change, like mlyons says) of which only a handful have to work out, not all? Like something other than the bats coming alive the past few weeks (catch last night's game?), seven starters hitting .322 or better in July? You sound like I did back in May when I was so pessimistic; now I feel like editing those posts. The season is far from over. The end of the Yanks? A bit premature, sir.

CMH · 08-02-2007, 01:45 AM

I agree on Kennedy but as always you know I disagree on Cabrera.

I think Melky has pretty much reached his potential.

CommishJoe · 08-02-2007, 10:43 AM

What is up with Duncan??

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=8072

Another HR last night for the kid that came out of no where. He'll probably head back to no where, but it's still nice to see a kid like this do well.

I know we're feasting on losing teams right now, but it's great to see the Yanks on a roll. Hopefully, they can carry this forward when their schedule gets tough again.

CMH · 08-02-2007, 11:37 AM

As of right now he's been patient which is very nice.

He still swings and misses a lot but that isn't a huge deal as long as he's getting on-base (and I guess guys need to swing and miss every now and then to get on base via walk).

He swings hard. He doesn't let one at-bat go to waste. Still have to see what he does once pitchers figure him out. Though, I think a fair share of his homeruns have come on breaking balls.

mlyons · 08-02-2007, 11:47 AM

Shane Spencer.

07-31-2007, 02:41 PM	#1361
Russ All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Essex HON! Posts: 1,923 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	He sounds like our Jay Gibbons. The guy who was hitting .206 and wondering why he wasn't playing more. __________________ If you don't love Russ, you don't love America. This post brought to you by Carl's Jr.

07-31-2007, 06:14 PM	#1369
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	sigh Red Sox got Gagne... http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7078768 __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

08-01-2007, 02:43 PM	#1373
Russ All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Essex HON! Posts: 1,923 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I think we are witnessing the end of the Yanks. They are going to need all of their pitching prospects to pan out. History tells me that's not going to happen. But their rebuilding will only take one year as opposed to the 10 or so it takes my favorite team. __________________ If you don't love Russ, you don't love America. This post brought to you by Carl's Jr.

08-02-2007, 10:43 AM	#1378
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	What is up with Duncan?? http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=8072 Another HR last night for the kid that came out of no where. He'll probably head back to no where, but it's still nice to see a kid like this do well. I know we're feasting on losing teams right now, but it's great to see the Yanks on a roll. Hopefully, they can carry this forward when their schedule gets tough again. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

08-02-2007, 11:47 AM	#1380
mlyons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,725	Shane Spencer. __________________ Things can always be worse.

07-31-2007, 04:50 PM	#1365
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	Not that I will miss Proctor all that much, but I wish it were Farnsworth instead of him. And, for another utility infielder? What about Cairo? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070731/...ankees_trade_3

08-02-2007, 01:45 AM	#1377
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	I agree on Kennedy but as always you know I disagree on Cabrera. I think Melky has pretty much reached his potential.

08-02-2007, 11:37 AM	#1379
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	As of right now he's been patient which is very nice. He still swings and misses a lot but that isn't a huge deal as long as he's getting on-base (and I guess guys need to swing and miss every now and then to get on base via walk). He swings hard. He doesn't let one at-bat go to waste. Still have to see what he does once pitchers figure him out. Though, I think a fair share of his homeruns have come on breaking balls.