Grand Concourse Posted April 18, 2013 Share #151 Posted April 18, 2013 That's all Hafner was on the Indians anyway - a pull hitter w/ pop in his bat..... The older he got, he became a dead pull hitter.... When they signed the guy, I immediately knew what the deal was.... The Vernon Wells pickup though is one I don't really understand; esp. for 13 mil... Yup. Yeah, I mean supposedly they say Wells 'might not count against the cap', but i dunno how that works. I still think they will let either Granderson or Cano walk than keeping both of them. I still hold a slim hope they can get out from aroid's contract, but they're gonna have to find some ways of getting under the cap. I mean supposedly if Kuroda and Pettitte both retires with Mo, that's maybe $42-45 mil off the books. The Metrodome's showing its age, even as a football stadium. Home field advantage, however, is phenomenal for the Vikings -- but the stadium was the absolutely worst thing for the Twins - a baseball stadium isn't supposed to be like that. Obviously the Vikings will get their better stadium, but there's a certain character to the Metrodome that the Trop (down in Tampa) doesn't have. Regarding Target Field, I'm usually w/ you on MLB thoughts, but gotta disagree with you this time -- I think it was a great move for the Twins. It's a beautiful ballpark, and it's always better than a shared park. Yeah, it'll probably see it's share of snowouts in the future especially in April, but honestly it shouldn't be too big of a problem. It brings its own distinct character to MLB, which is obviously a plus. In addition, when the Twins become relevant again, a playoff game held at Target Field at night under a light snowfall should be a spectacular scene. Oh no no, don't get me wrong. I fully agree the days of the mixed use stadiums is over. What I meant was in this emergency, the Twins should've gone back and use the Metrodome rather than to reschedule the game at a later time because the Mets are there for that 1 series and it isn't fair for the Mets to make that game up if they could've used the dome. I still don't like the idea of building an open air stadium as opposed to one with a retractable roof or a dome for an area known for snowfall. At the very least games should be played mainly in the middle of the season when it is warmer. I believe its MLB that does the schedule. I recall either the broadcast, or Terry Collins himself, saying he took a look at how it's done and could not believe how hard it was to come up with it. I mean it doesn't take a genius to figure out the north is still going to get hit with some snow storms this early in the season or the hurricanes in the summer for the south. Why can't they play all the games in a certain region to maximize the best weather opportunities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted April 18, 2013 Share #152 Posted April 18, 2013 Yup. Yeah, I mean supposedly they say Wells 'might not count against the cap', but i dunno how that works. I still think they will let either Granderson or Cano walk than keeping both of them. I still hold a slim hope they can get out from aroid's contract, but they're gonna have to find some ways of getting under the cap. I mean supposedly if Kuroda and Pettitte both retires with Mo, that's maybe $42-45 mil off the books. I'm not exactly sure how Wells' salary might not be inclusive within the cap... Thing is, I'm looking on the (yankees) team salaries page, and it's showing wells' salary at over 24mil for this year..... Found something that explains it.... from a NY Daily News article Although Wells’ seven-year, $126 million contract has been looked at as an albatross for the Angels, the deal could actually be quite beneficial for the Yankees financially. Despite Wells’ bloated salary, his arrival may help the Yankees achieve their goal of staying below the luxury tax threshold next year. The Angels are sending the Yankees roughly $29 million of the $42 million still owed to Wells, who will earn $21 million in each of the next two seasons. That means the Yankees will pay Wells $13 million over the next two years, but some fancy accounting could actually make it so the three-time All-Star doesn’t count against the team’s luxury tax payroll figure at all in 2014 — or even better, earn them a credit. Wells’ seven-year, $126 million contract carries an average annual value of $18 million, which is the figure used by MLB for luxury tax purposes. That figure decreases based on the money being paid by another team, so if the Yankees were to split the $29 million evenly, it would leave them with a $3.5 million tax figure on Wells’ deal in each of the two seasons. But according to a league source, the Yankees are expected to pay Wells between $10 million and $12 million in 2013, leaving the Angels to pick up the other $9 million-$11 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted April 18, 2013 Share #153 Posted April 18, 2013 jeter is out till after the all star break. crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted April 18, 2013 Share #154 Posted April 18, 2013 Yup, that was the very article I read. How it works, I dunno, but as long as he isn't the reason they have to give up too many guys to stay below $189mil, then fine. Jeter rushed too soon playing SS. He should've been DH only till he was 100%. I wouldn't be surprised if the team doesn't give him a contract extension or new contract to stay under the cap. Much as Jeter is the face of the team, it's still a business and the team could probably stand to go younger anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted April 18, 2013 Share #155 Posted April 18, 2013 Yup, that was the very article I read. How it works, I dunno, but as long as he isn't the reason they have to give up too many guys to stay below $189mil, then fine. Jeter rushed too soon playing SS. He should've been DH only till he was 100%. I wouldn't be surprised if the team doesn't give him a contract extension or new contract to stay under the cap. Much as Jeter is the face of the team, it's still a business and the team could probably stand to go younger anyway. jeter's got a player option next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCtrainfan01 Posted April 27, 2013 Share #156 Posted April 27, 2013 Cervelli is now on the DL with a fractured hand and Nova also on the DL with triceps inflammation... These injuries just keep happening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted April 27, 2013 Share #157 Posted April 27, 2013 Damn... Well looks like now the prospects (romine) have to step it up. Seems like cervelli is always injured at some point the way nick johnson was. I'm just hoping this doesn't lead to the 'shouldn't have traded montero' rants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCtrainfan01 Posted April 27, 2013 Share #158 Posted April 27, 2013 Despite injuries, Yankees win 5-4! Thanks to Hafner who had a homerun and a triple to help the Yankees come back and win today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted April 28, 2013 Share #159 Posted April 28, 2013 RoI (return on investment) on Hafner vs. LoI (loss on investment) on Swisher..... LMAO..... I think it's a no-brainer that the Yankees won out on that one.... As the guys on MLBTonight stated, Swisher's "lost the will to play".... Whereas Hafner's come out to play..... Although I knew Hafner was a dead pull hitter, I have to admit I didn't think he'd be nearly as effective as he has been so far this season..... As for the Boo Jays, you give up a 3-bagger to Hafner & you deserve to lose ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted April 28, 2013 Share #160 Posted April 28, 2013 Damn, i figured swisher was going to drop off, but not that bad... But thats what he gets for not showing up when it matters in the playoffs. So far the new guys have done very well and so much for the 'experts' that said this was toronto's division to lose. For the moment, another damn about boston on top despite not having many 'well known 'players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted April 28, 2013 Share #161 Posted April 28, 2013 Damn, i figured swisher was going to drop off, but not that bad... But thats what he gets for not showing up when it matters in the playoffs. So far the new guys have done very well and so much for the 'experts' that said this was toronto's division to lose. For the moment, another damn about boston on top despite not having many 'well known 'players. I didn't think he'd lose the will to play; that's bordering on Shelley Duncan status right there..... Well, that's what he gets for saying what he did about Yankee fans.... Toronto's division to lose, yeah right.... damn franchise always finds some way to make it at or around .500 come season's end.... They always have the bats, but never the pitching - It's the same old song with this team, and Buehrle nor Dickey's gonna help their cause..... Who'd have thought the Red Sox & the Yankees would be frontrunners in the division..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted April 28, 2013 Share #162 Posted April 28, 2013 Yeah when toronto stocked up this year, i was expecting them to be stagnant like Boston before the big trade with the Dodgers. Boston, i am surprised how good they've been. And of course, can't complain with the Yankees, as there was low expectations and it makes the current standing that much more satisfying. i figured swisher was going since they had to cut payroll somewhere and as serviceable as he is, he isn't worth more than the $13 mil he was offered. It was damon all over again, they played their hand and got burned. Sure they get their money, but they lose the safety of the yankee lineup to protect them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted April 29, 2013 Share #163 Posted April 29, 2013 and the rays cry that umpires disrespect them? well they are actually right suprisingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alejr88 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share #164 Posted April 29, 2013 And the Yankees complete a 4 game sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays! Phil Hughes was very good today, striking out 9 Jays and not allowing the obligatory homer. Brennan Boesch (former Tiger) and Lyle Overbay (former Blue Jay) was the offense today as both hit homers today. Now tomorrow it's time to face the awful Houston Astros, now you can't take baseball for granted, but I expect the Yanks to take 2 out of 3 against these guys. A sweep would be perfect but it's not necessary..let's see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted April 30, 2013 Share #165 Posted April 30, 2013 So far the two times the Yankees have lost to the Astros they've lost big... a combined no-hitter way back when and a 9-1 blowout yesterday... I figured this was going to happen, what with the Yankees coming from behind four times in a row and the 'stros being swept by the Sawx. Baseball is a very cyclic sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted May 9, 2013 Share #166 Posted May 9, 2013 Good Lord, Justin Turner played LF yesterday and Vernon Wells played 3B. Yanks have already played Cano at SS and Cervilli at 2B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alejr88 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share #167 Posted May 11, 2013 Good Lord, Justin Turner played LF yesterday and Vernon Wells played 3B. Yanks have already played Cano at SS and Cervilli at 2B. You can't predict defensive positioning?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 12, 2013 Share #168 Posted May 12, 2013 Much as i hate the NL for not having a dh, that is one of the funniest things that can happen for AL teams in an Nl park with all the shifts. As for tonight, everyone can relax, Andy bounced back (although the last game with 4 runs wasnt that end of the world if he had better run support). And only fitting Mo comes in to save another of andy's game. That starter-closer combo record just keeps going.... And sorry but vernon wells has been fairly productive and kudos to cashman for that trade. Wells and overbay have been excellent upgrades. Smh at youk. I get he is old, but i didnt think he'd be out this much. Looks like overbay or Tex might have to play 3rd if Youk is still out. That's how doubtful i am about youk coming back to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted May 12, 2013 Share #169 Posted May 12, 2013 Much as i hate the NL for not having a dh, that is one of the funniest things that can happen for AL teams in an Nl park with all the shifts. As for tonight, everyone can relax, Andy bounced back (although the last game with 4 runs wasnt that end of the world if he had better run support). And only fitting Mo comes in to save another of andy's game. That starter-closer combo record just keeps going.... And sorry but vernon wells has been fairly productive and kudos to cashman for that trade. Wells and overbay have been excellent upgrades. Smh at youk. I get he is old, but i didnt think he'd be out this much. Looks like overbay or Tex might have to play 3rd if Youk is still out. That's how doubtful i am about youk coming back to normal. Or Wells at 3B, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 12, 2013 Share #170 Posted May 12, 2013 Actually, not a bad idea since the of might get crowded when granderson gets back (though i'd imagine they'd slowly bring him back and could give ichiro some rest from the of). As for wells at 3b, i didn't see much of that, so i dunno if he can make that transition as an everyday thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted May 12, 2013 Share #171 Posted May 12, 2013 Much as i hate the NL for not having a dh, that is one of the funniest things that can happen for AL teams in an NL park with all the shifts. I love it when the Red Sox make their annual complaint about losing the DH for Interleague... Meanwhile the Yankees keep plodding along without a DH, no problem... Of course it helps that Girardi used to manage in the NL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 12, 2013 Share #172 Posted May 12, 2013 And even funnier the yankees abuse the hell out of the dh to give a bunch of different players some time to rest. Even guys like hafner can be used for ph duties off the bench than to be needed as a full time dh like with ortiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted May 13, 2013 Share #173 Posted May 13, 2013 And even funnier the yankees abuse the hell out of the dh to give a bunch of different players some time to rest. Even guys like hafner can be used for ph duties off the bench than to be needed as a full time dh like with ortiz. I wouldn't call that abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted May 13, 2013 Share #174 Posted May 13, 2013 - Baseball umpires though act like prima donnas; they want the spotlight to be on THEM just as much (if not more) as it is on the players..... I get that you aren't goin tolerate being shown up by these players, but they take it too far with wanting the spotlight on top of it..... Nobody comes to the games to see y'alls asses..... - What's this I'm hearing about Mo' telling Joba to shush, and Joba firing back at him saying don't ever tell me to shush.... I mean, if that's how it went down, Joba may have just sealed his fate as a Yankee..... I think they're gonna get rid of him come season's end regardless.... He just might be better off on some other team..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 14, 2013 Share #175 Posted May 14, 2013 Forgot today was the make up for the 2 rained out cleveland games. Lol, nova looks like he's gotta worry about his spot if this new guy from the 2nd game does well. Sucks how the first game was a 1 run loss while the 2nd was a blowout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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