New York Yankees

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

But I think he will get the blame...it won't be Torre because that will destroy any chance of the team going anywhere this season.

The media is already on Cashman's case, blaming him for the poor bench players and the demise of the farm system. And he fits the high profile bill too.

Sorry, minor disagreement, JimG. Under Cashman's watch the past couple of years (when he's had total say), the Yankee farm system has vaulted from the abyss to one of the top ten systems. Granted, practically all of the bright spots are pitchers (not position players), but he has focused a lot on developing talent (instead of buying it at the major league level). Also, the Yankees have (finally) started to use their financial advantage to draft "problem" picks (as in, those draftees who want more money than the slot in which they were chosen) and to push hard in the international market. Sorry, I know that sounds kind of harsh, but, hey, the Red Sox paid a Japanese club $51 million for one guy, so I'm not too embarrassed. I hope all this starts paying dividends in 3 to 5 years, when we'll look back at 2007 as a Yankee rebuilding year.

The bench player situation, though, is a complete joke and 100% Cashman's fault.

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

now if Giambi was smart since he admitted he did steroids, admit ya i did them, in 2000, 2001, 2002, make sure you say while you were playing for the A's, that way the yankees cannot get out of his contract and have to pay him the money he is owed and basically are stuck with him til whenever.

 

[JimG.]

Sorry, minor disagreement, JimG. Under Cashman's watch the past couple of years (when he's had total say), the Yankee farm system has vaulted from the abyss to one of the top ten systems. Granted, practically all of the bright spots are pitchers (not position players), but he has focused a lot on developing talent (instead of buying it at the major league level). Also, the Yankees have (finally) started to use their financial advantage to draft "problem" picks (as in, those draftees who want more money than the slot in which they were chosen) and to push hard in the international market. Sorry, I know that sounds kind of harsh, but, hey, the Red Sox paid a Japanese club $51 million for one guy, so I'm not too embarrassed. I hope all this starts paying dividends in 3 to 5 years, when we'll look back at 2007 as a Yankee rebuilding year.

The bench player situation, though, is a complete joke and 100% Cashman's fault.

Good info...I have no doubt the media who reported these tidbits have an agenda.

 

[JimG.]

now if Giambi was smart since he admitted he did steroids, admit ya i did them, in 2000, 2001, 2002, make sure you say while you were playing for the A's, that way the yankees cannot get out of his contract and have to pay him the money he is owed and basically are stuck with him til whenever.

My guess is that no matter what Giambi says he's going to get his money in this world of guaranteed contracts. The MLBPA would fight the Yanks to the death if they tried to not pay.

Does it matter? Will it stop the Yankees from spending money on other players?

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

My guess is that no matter what Giambi says he's going to get his money in this world of guaranteed contracts. The MLBPA would fight the Yanks to the death if they tried to not pay.

Does it matter? Will it stop the Yankees from spending money on other players?

Hey i cant really count them out especially in the wild card but it seems everything they have done isnt working, Clemens the savior, well thats not going great, they get a few wins hit the road against mediocore talent and get beat, hey i just dont think its their year, even if they make the playoffs they cant win a world series this year, i think we are all in agreement of that.

 

[SkiDog]

even if they make the playoffs they cant win a world series this year, i think we are all in agreement of that.

I for one am not in agreement...granted its a long shot and then some, but.....im not saying "uncle" until the fat lady sings or gets off me.. ;-)

M

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

I for one am not in agreement...granted its a long shot and then some, but.....im not saying "uncle" until the fat lady sings or gets off me.. ;-)

M

Sorry Dog but lets face it even if they were good, the Angels just have their number and the Tigers would beat them as well and they would have to go thru one of them.

 

[SkiDog]

Sorry Dog but lets face it even if they were good, the Angels just have their number and the Tigers would beat them as well and they would have to go thru one of them.

They ARE good....just not producing....that lineup is BEHEMOTH....

The way I look at it IF they make it to the playoffs its like starting the season from day one....and they CAN win.....once you're in the playoffs you've got a shot...IMHO..

GO YANKS..



M

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

They ARE good....just not producing....that lineup is BEHEMOTH....

The way I look at it IF they make it to the playoffs its like starting the season from day one....and they CAN win.....once you're in the playoffs you've got a shot...IMHO..

GO YANKS..



M

I disagree, are you tellin me in the 90's when the rangers made the playoffs with Juan gone and Pudge behind the plate they had a chance to win the 1st round against the yankees, hell no they didnt, they didnt have a chance at all, and i dont think the yankees would this year either.

 

[Zand]

Yanks just lost by walking in a batter with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th. Now they're just finding any possible way to lose.

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

I disagree, are you tellin me in the 90's when the rangers made the playoffs with Juan gone and Pudge behind the plate they had a chance to win the 1st round against the yankees, hell no they didnt, they didnt have a chance at all, and i dont think the yankees would this year either.

Did anyone watch last year's playoffs?

St. Louis, that absolute joke of a team, winning the World Series should prove to anyone that, in the playoffs, anything is possible.

Did anyone think Detroit could beat the Yankees in the ALDS? No.

Did anyone think the Yankees would lose to the Sox up 3-0 in 2004? No. (Sorry, couldn't resist.... )

A team with Mo, Jeter, Posada, A-Rod, Wang, Petitte, Clemens? Pretty good core. Plus a (hopefully) useful Matsui, Abreu, Cano? Anything is possible. Hell, I'd even say Damon could be useful. I'd throw him up there to get a HBP in a key spot to walk in the winning run in Game 7. Get "Mr. Never on the DL" to contribute!

IF they make it to the playoffs, that means they'll have gotten it going somewhat. If so, the Yankees will be dangerous.

This year there will be no cramming Sheffield and Matsui back into the roster after having been on the DL practically all season long, which, IMHO, threw off the team chemistry and balance last year. The Yanks should have gone with what got 'em to the playoffs last year (and swept the Sox in 5 games in August), rather than bringing back Sheff and Matsui early.

You've gotta believe. If you don't believe, why bother being a fan? Only when the Yankees are thirty back with five left to play will I admit defeat.

 

[tree_skier]

Will Clemens get win #350 tonight for what could be the biggest milestone reached for the year if not the decade? or will he sputter like his last start?

 

[tjf67]

I disagree, are you tellin me in the 90's when the rangers made the playoffs with Juan gone and Pudge behind the plate they had a chance to win the 1st round against the yankees, hell no they didnt, they didnt have a chance at all, and i dont think the yankees would this year either.

You can not compare with Yankees to the Rangers. If we get to the playoffs we can win. There is no doubt in my mind that we could win. There is a great deal of doubt that we can make it.

 

[tree_skier]

You can not compare with Yankees to the Rangers. If we get to the playoffs we can win. There is no doubt in my mind that we could win. There is a great deal of doubt that we can make it.

With the playoffs only needing to win 4 out of 7 anyone can win, even if you are down 3-0. The big question isn't if they can win in the playoffs but if they can get to them which is a big if but not an imposible one at this point.

 

[SkiDog]

Did anyone watch last year's playoffs?

St. Louis, that absolute joke of a team, winning the World Series should prove to anyone that, in the playoffs, anything is possible.

Did anyone think Detroit could beat the Yankees in the ALDS? No.

Did anyone think the Yankees would lose to the Sox up 3-0 in 2004? No. (Sorry, couldn't resist.... )

A team with Mo, Jeter, Posada, A-Rod, Wang, Petitte, Clemens? Pretty good core. Plus a (hopefully) useful Matsui, Abreu, Cano? Anything is possible. Hell, I'd even say Damon could be useful. I'd throw him up there to get a HBP in a key spot to walk in the winning run in Game 7. Get "Mr. Never on the DL" to contribute!

IF they make it to the playoffs, that means they'll have gotten it going somewhat. If so, the Yankees will be dangerous.

This year there will be no cramming Sheffield and Matsui back into the roster after having been on the DL practically all season long, which, IMHO, threw off the team chemistry and balance last year. The Yanks should have gone with what got 'em to the playoffs last year (and swept the Sox in 5 games in August), rather than bringing back Sheff and Matsui early.

You've gotta believe. If you don't believe, why bother being a fan? Only when the Yankees are thirty back with five left to play will I admit defeat.

Wooo HOOO...Amen brother...couldnt have said it better myself...

You have to believe...

If you make the playoffs you have a shot..

M

 

[JimG.]

It looks pretty bad for the Yanks right now...this is a team playing very badly.

Winning the division is just short of impossible and the wildcard is a stretch...but it's still June.

It's nice to see that there aren't any Bosox fans in here bragging or claiming the division title just yet though...you guys know better than anyone what can happen when you start feeling comfy in June.

 

[tree_skier]

yes i still remember the collapse and bucky dent

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

It looks pretty bad for the Yanks right now...this is a team playing very badly.

Winning the division is just short of impossible and the wildcard is a stretch...but it's still June.

It's nice to see that there aren't any Bosox fans in here bragging or claiming the division title just yet though...you guys know better than anyone what can happen when you start feeling comfy in June.

Im not claiming the division but just incase you were wondering the magic number for yankee elimination is down to 74 for the division.

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

redsox get swept and yankees gain no ground, now thats toying with someone.

 

[tree_skier]

Fortunately the power was out so I didn't see the 2-1 loss in 11.

Now for the big question?????? will Maddox get to 350 before clemens? Maddox is at 340 after lasts nights W clemens still at 349