2011 New York Yankees Thread - Page 4

1998 Yankees · 09-20-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

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

This picture tells it all. Including trashing the idea that the record means little to him. The way he handled it, though, just makes you want to pat him on the back all the more.

1998 Yankees · 09-20-2011, 01:42 PM

Here's the story, which bears posting. Also, here's a nod to Trevor Hoffman, another great player. Look at him and Mo on the top of the all-time saves list, then look at the total for number 3.

CommishJoe · 09-20-2011, 01:55 PM

What a class act he is. He looked so uncomfortable up there with the spot light shining on him. It's a refreshing change from the players who are always trying to turn the spot light on them. Rivera is a true team player.

1998 Yankees · 09-20-2011, 10:33 PM

I am SO glad the Yankees held onto Ivan Nova.

Goody · 09-21-2011, 01:47 AM

Yay. Yankees are winners again, despite Cliff Lee choosing a valiant path. Go MLB! Its fun, right? Good stuff. Good storylines...etc etc...

1998 Yankees · 09-21-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Goody

Yay. Yankees are winners again, despite Cliff Lee choosing a valiant path. Go MLB! Its fun, right? Good stuff. Good storylines...etc etc...

Yep, two storylines being future HoF'ers distinguishing themselves in the same season, one in which IIRC the BoSox were annointed champions (or at least had a date with the Phillies in the WS) before it began. Stuff happens in baseball, so I never make predictions like that.

The Yankees are playing over their heads given a so-so pitching rotation (Garcia and Colon filling in adequately for Hughes, Chamberlain, and Pettitte) and injuries to their older regulars. This guy Nova, though - I am really glad the Yankees did not trade him for Lee or anybody else. Yes, Ian Kennedy is now a 20-game winner in Arizona but Granderson came to the Yankees as a result. Everything has worked out well so far.

Playoffs, here we come!

CONN CHRIS · 09-21-2011, 04:17 PM

Even as a Tigers fan, it's been a joy to watch Mo and Jeter over the years. I hope that they both have several more productive years ahead of them.

On another note:

In a quiet moment, away from it all, doesn't even John Sterling have to think "wow, I am such a tool". He and Suzy-Q are horrible year-in and year-out. Can't the evil empire do better in the booth?

Tony M · 09-22-2011, 04:51 AM

Well done to the Yankees...

Now let's get ready for the ALCS!

CommishJoe · 09-23-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Goody

Yay. Yankees are winners again, despite Cliff Lee choosing a valiant path. Go MLB! Its fun, right? Good stuff. Good storylines...etc etc...

What you posted in jest is actually true. Some great guys achieved great milestones and the "underdog" did something that no one expected them to do in the beginning of the season. Kids have shined this year for the Yankees helping them achieve this division crown. If it wasn't for Robertson, Nova, Nunez etc., the Yankees wouldn't have been anywhere close to where they are.

As for Cliff Lee choosing the "valiant" path, get off your high horse. If he went back the Mariners, stayed with Texas or went to a slew of other small market teams, you'd have an argument. He went to the Yankees of the NL and joined a rotation with another "hired gun" to make up what's one of the strongest rotations ever assembled. I don't really see anything "valiant" in that.

CD1083 · 09-24-2011, 07:28 AM

The Yankees are being put in a very powerful position of essentially being able to choose their first playoff opponent starting with the final regular season series against the Rays.

Question:

Do/Should the Yankees tank against the Rays in order to keep the Red Sox out?

1998 Yankees · 09-24-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Chase Davis

The Yankees are being put in a very powerful position of essentially being able to choose their first playoff opponent starting with the final regular season series against the Rays.

Question:

Do/Should the Yankees tank against the Rays in order to keep the Red Sox out?

Heh, I SWEAR I did not read this before posting what I did in the Red Sox thread!

CommishJoe · 09-26-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Chase Davis

The Yankees are being put in a very powerful position of essentially being able to choose their first playoff opponent starting with the final regular season series against the Rays.

Question:

Do/Should the Yankees tank against the Rays in order to keep the Red Sox out?

No.

They will be resting their regulars anyway, but I don't think they should just groove fastballs to the Rays to allow them to sweep.

Plus, right now, I think the Rays are stronger than the Red Sox anyway.

thomamon · 09-26-2011, 04:33 PM

Yanks have their regular lineup for tonight...

Tony M · 09-26-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by thomamon

Yanks have their regular lineup for tonight...

Excellent. Plus points to the Yankees for that.

Hopefully the O's have their regular lineup out as well...

hfield007 · 09-27-2011, 09:38 PM

Until tomorrow I am the biggest Rays and Orioles fan.

hfield007 · 09-27-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by thomamon

Yanks have their regular lineup for tonight...

haha the pitching staff was hardly regular though.

I just want them to lay down completely. Talk about adding some wood to the burning fire that is this rivalry.

09-20-2011, 01:42 PM	#62
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	Here's the story, which bears posting. Also, here's a nod to Trevor Hoffman, another great player. Look at him and Mo on the top of the all-time saves list, then look at the total for number 3. Attached Images

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CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	What a class act he is. He looked so uncomfortable up there with the spot light shining on him. It's a refreshing change from the players who are always trying to turn the spot light on them. Rivera is a true team player. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

09-21-2011, 04:17 PM	#67
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,856	Even as a Tigers fan, it's been a joy to watch Mo and Jeter over the years. I hope that they both have several more productive years ahead of them. On another note: In a quiet moment, away from it all, doesn't even John Sterling have to think "wow, I am such a tool". He and Suzy-Q are horrible year-in and year-out. Can't the evil empire do better in the booth? __________________ Check Out My Cards!

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Tony M Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Here Posts: 6,156	Well done to the Yankees... Now let's get ready for the ALCS! __________________ This signature is intentionally blank

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thomamon Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,274	Yanks have their regular lineup for tonight... __________________ Thomas A. Montalto Please check out my Stupid Little Blog - http://www.stupidlittleblog.com

09-20-2011, 10:33 PM	#64
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	I am SO glad the Yankees held onto Ivan Nova.

09-21-2011, 01:47 AM	#65
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	Yay. Yankees are winners again, despite Cliff Lee choosing a valiant path. Go MLB! Its fun, right? Good stuff. Good storylines...etc etc...

09-24-2011, 07:28 AM	#70
CD1083 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,590	The Yankees are being put in a very powerful position of essentially being able to choose their first playoff opponent starting with the final regular season series against the Rays. Question: Do/Should the Yankees tank against the Rays in order to keep the Red Sox out?

09-27-2011, 09:38 PM	#75
hfield007 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,713	Until tomorrow I am the biggest Rays and Orioles fan.