2010 New York Yankees Official Thread - Page 10

1998 Yankees · 05-13-2010, 09:51 PM

There's hope for sportmanship yet in baseball. Perhaps dignity and class are not just for losers these days.

In today's game, a fifth-inning fastball from Justin Verlander rode in on Derek Jeter, hitting him in the elbow. Jeter was padded and therefore not hurt, but it looked like it stung him a bit.

Jeter took his base and Verlander went back to the mound. Then a moment occurred that greatly impressed me.

Verlander stepped off the rubber, looked over to first base, and gave a wave of his gloved hand to Jeter as if to say, "Sorry, dude. Didn't mean that." A classy gesture.

You sports turks out there, you guys who think it is a sign of weakness to show some concern and decency in competition, below is Verlander's line from today's box score. It does not seem that his small display of humanity had any effect whatsoever on his ability to kick our ass today.

CommishJoe · 05-13-2010, 10:46 PM

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The least you guys could have done was sweep the Tigers as we all know the Twins get intimidated when we have to go to New York.

*sigh* we couldn't even split the series. The only real bright spot was Hughes ... again!! He's looking VERY good this year.

1998 Yankees · 05-14-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

The only real bright spot was Hughes ... again!! He's looking VERY good this year.

And, the bright spot about Hughes is that he's only 23!

23 for another month! This could be just a momentary peak for him, but if not, I will be looking like this soon:

1998 Yankees · 05-15-2010, 02:23 PM

First play of the game and Gardner makes it a sparkler in CF!

Arbitration-eligible or not, I'm getting ready to throw some Yankee cash at this guy. What the heck, it's not my money!

yankeesrule · 05-18-2010, 12:08 AM

great way to come back from behind tonight. nto sure why he left park in for the second inning, other than maybe we just had no one in the pen. gotta love hitting 2 homers off crapplbon, LOVE it

CommishJoe · 05-18-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

First play of the game and Gardner makes it a sparkler in CF!

Arbitration-eligible or not, I'm getting ready to throw some Yankee cash at this guy. What the heck, it's not my money!

I've always liked Gardner. But, is he the fastest guy in baseball today?

Top 15 Fastest MLB Players | Bleacher Report

1998 Yankees · 05-18-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

I've always liked Gardner. But, is he the fastest guy in baseball today?

Top 15 Fastest MLB Players | Bleacher Report

Kind of surprising, given the others on that list. For example, #2 stole 61 SB's last year. See who is number 15? That shows you how authoritative this list is. #1 and #15 need some more playing time to rank with the others.

"Fast" could be who can run to first base in 3 seconds. "Fast" can also be who can dominate and break up a game with his speed and baserunning skills, and who can be an offensive force with a high OBP and 50+ SB's for the season.

Brett had 13 SB's in 2008 and 26 SB's in 2009. He already has 17 this year, mainly because he's been playing regularly. His batting has only come around in 2010. He needs a full season as a quality starter to make this list, in my opinion. #15 should not be on there either for the same reason.

Maybe I'm taking too narrow a view of it, but "fast" to me means "game changer" capability, not just quickness on the basepaths. Gardner is just now showing that capability. If he stays up there in OBP and SB's for this whole season, then yes, add him to the list.

Heh, I don't think he's #1 even then, because some of the other guys are quicker than him. That's the other meaning of "fast."

All that said, boy am I glad the Yankees kept Gardner around. I used to rank Cabrera ahead of him on my Yankees depth chart!

yankeesrule · 05-18-2010, 11:17 PM

theres so much that can go into "fastest player". is it fastest from home to first? fastest from 1st to third? who can cover the most ground in the outfield?

stuff like stealing bases is much more than just pure speed, otherwise you'd see a guy like usain bolt signing an mlb contract. everything from acceleration, reading pitchers, having that instict of when to go, so much

1998 Yankees · 05-20-2010, 10:11 PM

I'm starting to feel...inadequate...concerning Tampa Bay. I'm talking fetal position, thumb-sucking, whimpering inadequate! Talk me out of this feeling!

English_Ray · 05-21-2010, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

I'm starting to feel...inadequate...concerning Tampa Bay. I'm talking fetal position, thumb-sucking, whimpering inadequate! Talk me out of this feeling!

CommishJoe · 05-21-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

I'm starting to feel...inadequate...concerning Tampa Bay. I'm talking fetal position, thumb-sucking, whimpering inadequate! Talk me out of this feeling!

TB is built perfectly IMO. A great mix of speed and power. The only saving grace to think about is the Yankees are not 100% right now. They have some key injuries, and even with those injuries, they scored 12 runs against them. Our pitchers let us down in this series.

A couple of notes:

1. Robertson throwing 2 perfect innings with 4 strikeouts is GREAT to see. I really like this kid. All he needs to do is get his head screwed on straight and I think he's going to be dangerous.

2. Tommy boy, this is why I really like Crawford. I definately think he's worth Damon type money: New York nearly took the lead, but Crawford's sensational catch in left field limited Randy Winn to a sacrifice fly in the fourth. Crawford singled home the go-ahead run the next inning.

Hopefully, the Yankees can get it back on track with a trip to "Shea".

1998 Yankees · 05-23-2010, 11:21 PM

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You could have at least thanked me, E_R!

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

Hopefully, the Yankees can get it back on track with a trip to "Shea".

Uh, not.

EMSoccerCoach · 05-24-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

Hopefully, the Yankees can get it back on track with a trip to "Shea".

Calling Citi Field "Shea" is like calling Yankee Stadium...ummm...Yankee Stadium.

CommishJoe · 05-24-2010, 10:35 AM

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Uh, not.

*sigh* Yanks are reeling badly. Their pitching is turning in-effective and their hitting is banged up and slumping. Not a good mixture.

TheRaven · 05-25-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

I'm starting to feel...inadequate...concerning Tampa Bay. I'm talking fetal position, thumb-sucking, whimpering inadequate! Talk me out of this feeling!

Right now, TB is the better team, no question. I think they will be good all year.

But the Yankees will still be the team to beat by the time this year is done.

myasu · 05-25-2010, 11:08 PM

You remember this guy?

From ESPN today

GARDENA, Calif. -- Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu was arrested for alleged drunken driving in suburban Los Angeles.

Gardena police Lt. Steve Prendergast says Irabu was stopped May 17 when officers saw him drifting outside traffic lanes and he nearly collided with a parked car.

Records show the 41-year-old Irabu, who lives in Rancho Palos Verdes, posted $5,000 bail.

Prendergast says prosecutors will decide what specific charge will be filed against Irabu when results of his blood test are received in about a month.

Irabu pitched for the Yankees, Montreal Expos and Texas Rangers from 1997 to 2002.

He returned to Japan and the Kochi Fighting Dogs in 2009 before suffering a knee injury.

An attorney for Irabu could not be located and there is no phone listing for him.

Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press

1998 Yankees · 05-26-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by EMSoccerCoach

Calling Citi Field "Shea" is like calling Yankee Stadium...ummm...Yankee Stadium.

I noticed, by the way, that the Mets retired the word itself, [former Mets ballpark name], along with their retired player numbers. Take a look, it's hung right on the Citi Field wall!

So, I guess none of us has the right to say [former Mets ballpark name] any more. Joe, please warn yourself.

1998 Yankees · 05-26-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by myasu

You remember this guy?

From ESPN today

GARDENA, Calif. -- Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu was arrested for alleged drunken driving in suburban Los Angeles.

Gardena police Lt. Steve Prendergast says Irabu was stopped May 17 when officers saw him drifting outside traffic lanes and he nearly collided with a parked car.

Records show the 41-year-old Irabu, who lives in Rancho Palos Verdes, posted $5,000 bail.

Prendergast says prosecutors will decide what specific charge will be filed against Irabu when results of his blood test are received in about a month.

Irabu pitched for the Yankees, Montreal Expos and Texas Rangers from 1997 to 2002.

He returned to Japan and the Kochi Fighting Dogs in 2009 before suffering a knee injury.

An attorney for Irabu could not be located and there is no phone listing for him.

Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press

Drunken Fat Toad!

CommishJoe · 05-26-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

I noticed, by the way, that the Mets retired the word itself, [former Mets ballpark name], along with their retired player numbers. Take a look, it's hung right on the Citi Field wall!

So, I guess none of us has the right to say [former Mets ballpark name] any more. Joe, please warn yourself.

I just checked. I can't give myself a warning

When will the offense wake up? I'm glad we won, but 1-0???

1998 Yankees · 05-27-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

When will the offense wake up? I'm glad we won, but 1-0???

Deep slumps by Jeter, Texeira, and Gardner. A-Rod not doing so hot either. Only bright spots remain Cano and Cervelli, maybe Swisher who seems to be exceeding expectations so far (game winner HR tonight, for example).

This kid Kevin Russo is doing well, too. I was surprised to see that he plays LF as well as 2B/3B. With that versatility, he might just stick if he continues to swing a decent bat.

05-13-2010, 09:51 PM	#181
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	There's hope for sportmanship yet in baseball. Perhaps dignity and class are not just for losers these days. In today's game, a fifth-inning fastball from Justin Verlander rode in on Derek Jeter, hitting him in the elbow. Jeter was padded and therefore not hurt, but it looked like it stung him a bit. Jeter took his base and Verlander went back to the mound. Then a moment occurred that greatly impressed me. Verlander stepped off the rubber, looked over to first base, and gave a wave of his gloved hand to Jeter as if to say, "Sorry, dude. Didn't mean that." A classy gesture. You sports turks out there, you guys who think it is a sign of weakness to show some concern and decency in competition, below is Verlander's line from today's box score. It does not seem that his small display of humanity had any effect whatsoever on his ability to kick our ass today. Attached Images Last edited by 1998 Yankees; 05-13-2010 at 09:55 PM.

05-25-2010, 11:08 PM	#196
myasu All Star Starter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,491	Need a starting pitcher? You remember this guy? From ESPN today GARDENA, Calif. -- Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu was arrested for alleged drunken driving in suburban Los Angeles. Gardena police Lt. Steve Prendergast says Irabu was stopped May 17 when officers saw him drifting outside traffic lanes and he nearly collided with a parked car. Records show the 41-year-old Irabu, who lives in Rancho Palos Verdes, posted $5,000 bail. Prendergast says prosecutors will decide what specific charge will be filed against Irabu when results of his blood test are received in about a month. Irabu pitched for the Yankees, Montreal Expos and Texas Rangers from 1997 to 2002. He returned to Japan and the Kochi Fighting Dogs in 2009 before suffering a knee injury. An attorney for Irabu could not be located and there is no phone listing for him. Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press __________________ myasu Bill Spaceman Lee- "The other day they asked me about mandatory drug testing. I said I believed in drug testing a long time ago. All through the sixties I tested everything."

05-15-2010, 02:23 PM	#184
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	First play of the game and Gardner makes it a sparkler in CF! Arbitration-eligible or not, I'm getting ready to throw some Yankee cash at this guy. What the heck, it's not my money!

05-18-2010, 12:08 AM	#185
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367	great way to come back from behind tonight. nto sure why he left park in for the second inning, other than maybe we just had no one in the pen. gotta love hitting 2 homers off crapplbon, LOVE it

05-18-2010, 11:17 PM	#188
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367	theres so much that can go into "fastest player". is it fastest from home to first? fastest from 1st to third? who can cover the most ground in the outfield? stuff like stealing bases is much more than just pure speed, otherwise you'd see a guy like usain bolt signing an mlb contract. everything from acceleration, reading pitchers, having that instict of when to go, so much

05-20-2010, 10:11 PM	#189
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	I'm starting to feel...inadequate...concerning Tampa Bay. I'm talking fetal position, thumb-sucking, whimpering inadequate! Talk me out of this feeling!