Shortline Bus Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share #226 Posted May 7, 2009 According to the Los Angeles Times, Dodgers superstar Manny Ramirez is to be hit with a 50-game ban for using performance-enhancing drugs, starting tonight (5/7/09)making him the biggest name yet caught and punished. Ramirez issued the following statement through the players' union, which said he did not challenge the suspension. He is eligble to return July 3rd vs the Padres. The ban also includes the forefeit as much of 1/3 of his estimated $25 Million 2009 salary. "Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was okay to give me. Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy that mistake is now my responsibility. I have been advised not to say anything more for now. I do want to say one other thing; I've taken and passed about 15 drug tests over the past five seasons. "I want to apologize to Mr. McCourt, Mrs. McCourt, Mr. Torre, my teammates, the Dodger organization, and to the Dodger fans. LA is a special place to me and I know everybody is disappointed. So am I. I'm sorry about this whole situation." – Manny Ramirez Looks like the MLB became the WWE from 1995-2005 and i blame MLB Boss Bud Selig and Players boss Donald Fehr more than anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentton316 Posted May 7, 2009 Share #227 Posted May 7, 2009 i mean in a way, i feel badd for manny, but that's the least of my worries.............................. i'm worried about the yankees gettin' back on track. honestly, i feel girardi should go. they shoulda never got rid of joe torre. it's like day by day, the yankees keep gettin' worse and worse, and worse. this goes beyond the fact that we moved into a new stadium, and all that jazz. they need a shakeup. like they need a fight. someone needs to start up a fight to get the blood pumpin. i wish i played for the yankees, cause i'd definately bring energy to the team, or at least i'll try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted May 7, 2009 Share #228 Posted May 7, 2009 Is it steroid mania these days??? Whos next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentton316 Posted May 7, 2009 Share #229 Posted May 7, 2009 i'm next!!!!!!!!!!! lmfao just kiddin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlmerPark B6 Posted May 7, 2009 Share #230 Posted May 7, 2009 Last night's game was terrible!!!!!!!!!!! Bullpen is like the Mets, and Manny derserves it, at least it wasn't a steroid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share #231 Posted May 8, 2009 The first major celebrity Yankee who also agrees with Forest Glen on the early season "crisis" the 2009 NY Yankees are having. WFAN-AM Mike Franscesa on his show today (5/8/09) says this month is a 'do or die' for Yanks in brutal AL East. If they continue to struggle by mid June, now even Franscesa will throw the 'white flag' on the season. Francesa feels in worse case the bombers coud finish as low as 4th place. Mike also goes after GM Brain Cashman for 'screwing' with Joba Chamberlain and feel Joba belongs back in bullpen. Also he feels if Yanks is still losing 'soon' he would make the change at manager and "put Giardi aside." This is true from what i hear on radio. Mike is surprised at how well both Toronto and certain point Baltimore doing so well. So awaiting any other reactions. Is Francesa making these comments for ratings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share #232 Posted May 10, 2009 Joba hurts his right thumb. Possible sprain. Here the daily news article. Joba Chamberlain hurts right thumb, Mother's Day start in question BY Kristie Ackert DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Updated Sunday morning, May 10th 2009 BALTIMORE - Joba Chamberlain hopes to pitch Sunday on Mother's Day. Despite having to deal with the arrest last week of his mother, with whom the pitcher says he has not spoken to in a while, he still believes his turn in the Yankees rotation came up on Mother's Day for a reason. Chamberlain is scheduled to take the mound against the Orioles at Camden Yards, but his start may be in jeopardy after he broke a blood vessel in his right thumb Saturday night. Chamberlain hurt the thumb during batting practice before Saturday night's 12-5 loss to the Orioles. While throwing a ball underhanded back to the infield Chamberlain felt something pop in his right thumb, which turned black and blue. Chamberlain, however, got treatment and was able to grip a ball during the game. As a precaution, Joe Girardi opted not to use long reliever Alfredo Aceves last night just in case Chamberlain is unable to go Sunday. "We don't think it will be an issue (Sunday), but we had to protect ourselves," Girardi said. "If he can't go, Ace would be the guy." Chamberlain said Saturday that he had not spoken to his mother, Jacqueline Standley, since she was arrested in Lincoln, Neb. on May 2 on suspicion of selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer in February. The pitcher was raised by his father Harlan. "Everything happens for a reason," Chamberlain said. "Of course it (a Mother's Day start) means something to me. I just feel like I have to be thankful for everything that I have and have become. It's not easy, but I think you just have to be thankful and then God will take care of the rest. "I didn't think about it until (Saturday) really," Chamberlain said of potentially pitching on Mother's Day, "but yes, it will mean something to me to go out there (Sunday)." Tuesday night, the day after finding out about his mother's arrest, Chamberlain gave up four runs before recording an out in a 7-3 loss to the Red Sox, but eventually settled down. He gave up one hit, walked two and struck out a career-high 12 over 5-2/3 innings. "I just started finding a better rhythm and pace, I put the first inning behind me. It was over with and I just started finding a better tempo," said Chamberlain, who is 1-1 with a 3.77 ERA in six starts. "Obviously I have to try and find that in the first inning and not in the second." Reactions Yankee fans? c)2009 NY Daily News, Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charles Posted May 10, 2009 Share #233 Posted May 10, 2009 Excellent pitching matchup tomorrow: Derek Lowe vs. Johan Santana, both 4-1. As for the Manny Ramirez issue, that's just sad. All I can say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted May 11, 2009 Share #234 Posted May 11, 2009 Joba hurts his right thumb. Possible sprain. Well, aside from the first inning, he did OK, and the Yankees actually won for the second time in three games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share #235 Posted May 11, 2009 Guess what team in MLB has a 7-game winning streak as of tonight 5/11/09? Your 1st place NY Mets.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share #236 Posted May 13, 2009 Speaking of the Jays. Toronto beat Yanks 5-1 tonight (5/12/09)in opener of a semi important 3 games series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charles Posted May 13, 2009 Share #237 Posted May 13, 2009 Will Toronto finally make the playoffs this year? There are some surprise AL Teams: In the east, the Jays are leading and in the central, Kansas City is doing well. Texas is also doing good in a weak AL West. I think the Jays will hold on to first place right around the all-star break. Whether they stay in the playoff hunt in the 2nd half of the season is yet to be determined, but they're looking real good for October as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share #238 Posted May 13, 2009 Will Toronto finally make the playoffs this year? There are some surprise AL Teams: In the east, the Jays are leading and in the central, Kansas City is doing well. Texas is also doing good in a weak AL West. I think the Jays will hold on to first place right around the all-star break. Whether they stay in the playoff hunt in the 2nd half of the season is yet to be determined, but they're looking real good for October as of now. IMO the Jays and Texas are the most serious threats to make the playoffs. I picked the Jays to finish 4th or 5th(last in AL East) Now i think they might finish barring injuries finish at least in 2nd place and could be an wild card team. Yanks are in trouble in brutal and cuthroat division the best by far in AL East aand easily could make the playoff or finish in 4th place. However the season is not over yet. By Season end, the top 3 teams in AL East could arguably be the best in MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share #239 Posted May 18, 2009 Good weekend for the local NY MLB clubs. The Mets win a series vs the Giants taking 3 out of 4 games. While the Yanks win 3 straight vs the Twins incuding '3 straight game winning homers/hits. Intresting week for Mets. They play the Dodgers in LA for 3 games, then spend the memorial holiday weekend vs the Red Sox at Fenway to open the 'interleague' portion of the 2009 season. The Yankeees this weekend play the defending champions Phillies this holiday weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeslice Posted May 19, 2009 Share #240 Posted May 19, 2009 How about 6 in a row for the Yankees! Boy, last night was another close one, I held my breath for the bullpen. At least they came through and Mariano didn't need to pitch. (As in, he needed a day off.) But the Mets, whoo, too bad they lost that one with the Dodgers. But with Delgado and Cora on the DL, their lead in the NL East isn't looking too secure now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlmerPark B6 Posted May 19, 2009 Share #241 Posted May 19, 2009 It's finally settlign down for the Yankees, the bullpen is getting a little better, Teixiera and Cano are beginning to be hot, and A-Rod is settling in, and hitting home runs. We got more offense from Damon and Jeter, and Melky, Gardner, and Cervelli has stepped up. When Nady, and Posada are back, we got a great team, but Swisher needs to step up at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share #242 Posted May 19, 2009 It's finally settlign down for the Yankees, the bullpen is getting a little better, Teixiera and Cano are beginning to be hot, and A-Rod is settling in, and hitting home runs. We got more offense from Damon and Jeter, and Melky, Gardner, and Cervelli has stepped up. When Nady, and Posada are back, we got a great team, but Swisher needs to step up at home. No offense kid but the '08 Yankees are not a great team. The 1998 championship team of Bernie, Brochus, O Neil, etc was a 'great' team:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted May 20, 2009 Share #243 Posted May 20, 2009 Finally, the Yankees are back! I saw the Yanks hit three HRs just now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted May 21, 2009 Share #244 Posted May 21, 2009 Yankee fans are just setting themselves up for another 1st round exit from the playoffs. :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted May 21, 2009 Share #245 Posted May 21, 2009 Yankee fans are just setting themselves up for another 1st round exit from the playoffs. :tup: And Mets fans for another disappointing end-of-season crash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted May 21, 2009 Share #246 Posted May 21, 2009 RATS!! Phillies only got 4 hits off Aaron Harang today. SMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share #247 Posted May 22, 2009 The Bombers are hot. Yankees beat Birds 7-4 for 9th Straight win.Back on 'on field action.' Yankees win 8th staright 7-4 over the Orioles last night. Yanks play the Champion Phillies while Mets visit Red Sox Off topic. The 2008 World Series schedule was offically released. For first time ever the 'regularlly schedulded' world series could end in November? Game #7 is set for Thursday Nov. 5. Have fun its held in Denver, Detroit, Boston or dozens of other cities. Some Good news is that MLB chief Bud Selig announced this week weekenight world series '1st pitch' will begin at around 8pm Eastern(Fox pre game at 730pm) and Sunday WS game #4 at 750pm. This is reply to two issues. One was the lowest rated WS from last year (Phillies-Rays)ever shown in the US and also viewer complaints from mainly the East Coast games ending very late. Selig also said he looking into possiblity of an late afternoon start time (east coast time)for game #3 for Halloween(Oct. 31)with 1st pitch begin no later than around 730pm. Reactions to early Novemeber World Series now becoming permemanet? Last Question for now from me.Does anyone still enjoy 'interleague' other than Yanks-Mets or Cubs-White Sox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted May 24, 2009 Share #248 Posted May 24, 2009 DOWN GOES PAPELBON!!!!!!! DOWN GOES PAPELBON!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted May 24, 2009 Share #249 Posted May 24, 2009 DOWN GOES PAPELBON!!!!!!! DOWN GOES PAPELBON!!!!!!! WOOT!!!!! Yankees and Mets both take care of each other's archenemies. Good day for New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share #250 Posted May 24, 2009 On Sunday the Yankees lose to Phils 4-3 while the Mets get bombed in Fenway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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