2011 New York Yankees Thread - Page 3

koohead · 07-09-2011, 02:06 PM

Jeter goes yard for 3k. nice!

1998 Yankees · 07-09-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by koohead

Jeter goes yard for 3k. nice!

Way to go, Jetes.

CommishJoe · 07-20-2011, 06:26 PM

Here's an article you guys might enjoy...

1998 Yankees had talent everywhere and great chemistry to match - The Best Team I Ever Covered - SI.com

1998 Yankees · 07-21-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

Here's an article you guys might enjoy...

1998 Yankees had talent everywhere and great chemistry to match - The Best Team I Ever Covered - SI.com

Borrrring!

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CommishJoe · 07-25-2011, 08:51 AM

Here's one about my favorite team, the 78 Yanks:

Bronx Zoo drama of George, Reggie, Billy defined 1978 Yankees - The Best Team I Ever Covered - SI.com

Terpripken · 07-26-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

Here's one about my favorite team, the 78 Yanks:

Bronx Zoo drama of George, Reggie, Billy defined 1978 Yankees - The Best Team I Ever Covered - SI.com

It's about the 1977 team, but did you ever see that ESPM mini-series "The Bronx is Burning"? It starred John Turturro as Billy Martin and Oliver Platt as George Steinbrenner. I know it was lauded as being very historically accurate, and even though I'm not a Yankees fan, I enjoyed it immensely.

CommishJoe · 07-27-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Terpripken

It's about the 1977 team, but did you ever see that ESPM mini-series "The Bronx is Burning"? It starred John Turturro as Billy Martin and Oliver Platt as George Steinbrenner. I know it was lauded as being very historically accurate, and even though I'm not a Yankees fan, I enjoyed it immensely.

I didn't. I'll have to look for it.

1998 Yankees · 07-31-2011, 03:26 PM

Strange. Today they had to put C Francisco Cervelli at 2B (he never played there professionally) when they took Jeter out with an injury. They started with Cano at DH for some reason and Nunez at 2B. Chavez started at 3B for A-Rod, on the DL.

So, when Jeter got hit by a pitch on the hand, the Yankees took him out, moved Nunez over to SS, and put a catcher in to play second base. Now they did this in order to not lose the DH, which is what would happen if they moved Cano to 2B.

Apparently, they rather have Cervelli at 2B than have the pitcher bat and risk injury (Garcia, who is pitching well). Meanwhile, it was mentioned on TV, the Yankees are carrying 13 pitchers on the roster right now instead of an extra infielder. Which would be fine (barring any other injuries) if they didn't start Cano at DH. Come to think of it, he played both games of a day/night doubleheader yesterday, so he was probably "tired" especially going 5 for 5 with 5 RBI's in the second game.

You thought Girardi was bitching about having to play that doubleheader? Listen to him if Cervelli pulls a hammy out there! Ah, Baseball, how I love it so.

EDIT: Even more interesting! Cano just went into the game at 2B (Cervelli had no fielding chances) in the top of the 7th, meaning they give up the DH. However, at this point of the game, Garcia will be coming out rather than bat. Besides, Cervelli just made the second out of the bottom of the sixth, so his second spot, where the pitcher will be inserted, will likely not come to bat until the ninth, may be not at all if the game score remains the same (home team Yankees winning 4-2). Now this strange situation looks like Joe Girardi genius!

CommishJoe · 08-11-2011, 07:31 PM

Should Posada retire? This guy seems to think so...

Longtime New York Yankee Jorge Posada should retire after season - Sam Borden - SI.com

1998 Yankees · 08-13-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

Should Posada retire? This guy seems to think so...

Longtime New York Yankee Jorge Posada should retire after season - Sam Borden - SI.com

Not that it's going to make a difference now, but he had a good day today: 3 for 5, grand slam, 6 RBI's.

CommishJoe · 08-13-2011, 07:44 PM

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Not that it's going to make a difference now, but he had a good day today: 3 for 5, grand slam, 6 RBI's.

Good, I hope he goes out on a high note.

1998 Yankees · 08-14-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

Good, I hope he goes out on a high note.

I hear the fans at that game were super toward him, because they know this is the end. Sad, but you really can't mourn too much the end of a career like the one that he's had.

#3 Yankees catcher of all time? (Clarification: Munson is #4 on my list).

1998 Yankees · 08-27-2011, 05:21 PM

Watching an archive broadcast of Thursday's 22-9 win over the A's and just got to Cano's grand slam in the 5th. My gosh, can this guy smack the ball, or what? What a swing he's got. Combined quick wrists and bat speed, and the ball flies off his back like a shot. They played the theme from The Natural over the P.A. system as he was going around the bases, and I got goosebumps.

1998 Yankees · 08-28-2011, 04:16 PM

Derek Jeter passes Mickey Mantle as New York Yankees leader in games played - ESPN New York

He's had to average 152 games played a year for 15 years from 1996 through 2010 to set this team record.

CommishJoe · 08-29-2011, 08:21 AM

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Derek Jeter passes Mickey Mantle as New York Yankees leader in games played - ESPN New York

He's had to average 152 games played a year for 15 years from 1996 through 2010 to set this team record.

Yeah, but he's overrated

CommishJoe · 09-14-2011, 09:45 AM

Congrads to Mo on #600!!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...ml?eref=sircrc

1998 Yankees · 09-14-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

Congrads to Mo on #600!!

Mariano Rivera's career has been a study of poetry in motion - Tom Verducci - SI.com

That SI article is a bit over the top: "There is about Rivera a royalty, a kingly bearing . . ." Yikes.

This one from ESPN is more in keeping with the man and the way he is dealing with this moment:

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No big screams or wild gestures. Certainly no spectacle, even if Rivera is widely regarded as the best ever at what he does.

Just warm hugs and appreciative handshakes from Yankees teammates. And even that might have been more than what Rivera wanted following the 600th save of his remarkable career.

"Maybe later on after I retire, but right now I'm not focused on that. I'm not that type of guy. I'm a team player," Rivera said. "I tell you guys many times and I'll continue to tell you, it doesn't depend on myself. It depends on my teammates giving me the opportunity to be able to pitch."

New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners - Recap - September 13, 2011 - ESPN

CommishJoe · 09-19-2011, 09:13 AM

Here's another great Rivera article:

Mariano Rivera unlikely to be challenged as game's greatest closer - Cliff Corcoran - SI.com

thomamon · 09-19-2011, 05:11 PM

Congrats MO!!!!

CommishJoe · 09-19-2011, 05:25 PM

The greatest closer to ever play the game of baseball now has the most saves in baseball history. Congrads Mo!!!

07-09-2011, 02:06 PM	#41
koohead Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,229	3k Jeter goes yard for 3k. nice! __________________ GM - New Jersey Bears of the NPBL;

07-20-2011, 06:26 PM	#43
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Here's an article you guys might enjoy... 1998 Yankees had talent everywhere and great chemistry to match - The Best Team I Ever Covered - SI.com __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

07-25-2011, 08:51 AM	#45
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Here's one about my favorite team, the 78 Yanks: Bronx Zoo drama of George, Reggie, Billy defined 1978 Yankees - The Best Team I Ever Covered - SI.com __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

08-11-2011, 07:31 PM	#49
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Should Posada retire? This guy seems to think so... Longtime New York Yankee Jorge Posada should retire after season - Sam Borden - SI.com __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

08-28-2011, 04:16 PM	#54
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	A quiet, but very respectable new record Derek Jeter passes Mickey Mantle as New York Yankees leader in games played - ESPN New York He's had to average 152 games played a year for 15 years from 1996 through 2010 to set this team record.

07-31-2011, 03:26 PM	#48
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	Strange. Today they had to put C Francisco Cervelli at 2B (he never played there professionally) when they took Jeter out with an injury. They started with Cano at DH for some reason and Nunez at 2B. Chavez started at 3B for A-Rod, on the DL. So, when Jeter got hit by a pitch on the hand, the Yankees took him out, moved Nunez over to SS, and put a catcher in to play second base. Now they did this in order to not lose the DH, which is what would happen if they moved Cano to 2B. Apparently, they rather have Cervelli at 2B than have the pitcher bat and risk injury (Garcia, who is pitching well). Meanwhile, it was mentioned on TV, the Yankees are carrying 13 pitchers on the roster right now instead of an extra infielder. Which would be fine (barring any other injuries) if they didn't start Cano at DH. Come to think of it, he played both games of a day/night doubleheader yesterday, so he was probably "tired" especially going 5 for 5 with 5 RBI's in the second game. You thought Girardi was bitching about having to play that doubleheader? Listen to him if Cervelli pulls a hammy out there! Ah, Baseball, how I love it so. EDIT: Even more interesting! Cano just went into the game at 2B (Cervelli had no fielding chances) in the top of the 7th, meaning they give up the DH. However, at this point of the game, Garcia will be coming out rather than bat. Besides, Cervelli just made the second out of the bottom of the sixth, so his second spot, where the pitcher will be inserted, will likely not come to bat until the ninth, may be not at all if the game score remains the same (home team Yankees winning 4-2). Now this strange situation looks like Joe Girardi genius!

08-27-2011, 05:21 PM	#53
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	Watching an archive broadcast of Thursday's 22-9 win over the A's and just got to Cano's grand slam in the 5th. My gosh, can this guy smack the ball, or what? What a swing he's got. Combined quick wrists and bat speed, and the ball flies off his back like a shot. They played the theme from The Natural over the P.A. system as he was going around the bases, and I got goosebumps.

09-14-2011, 09:45 AM	#56
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Congrads to Mo on #600!! http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...ml?eref=sircrc __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day. Last edited by CommishJoe; 09-14-2011 at 10:00 AM.

09-19-2011, 09:13 AM	#58
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Here's another great Rivera article: Mariano Rivera unlikely to be challenged as game's greatest closer - Cliff Corcoran - SI.com __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

09-19-2011, 05:11 PM	#59
thomamon Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,274	Congrats MO!!!! __________________ Thomas A. Montalto Please check out my Stupid Little Blog - http://www.stupidlittleblog.com

09-19-2011, 05:25 PM	#60
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	The greatest closer to ever play the game of baseball now has the most saves in baseball history. Congrads Mo!!! __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.