New York Yankees News: A-Rod, Pujols, CC and Mo
by Travis G on Oct 26, 2011 6:00 AM EDT
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PrintWill A-Rod break Barry Bonds' career home runs record? Time is running out says TYA -
...if Alex is going to stand any meaningful chance of breaking the all time home run record he will need to be extremely productive the next two or three seasons, at least as productive as he was from 2008 to 2010, and realistically more so. This will be difficult. Alex's defenders may point out that he's been injured his last few seasons, limiting his potential, but [Hank] Aaron was injured often during the three seasons in question as well. He never played more than 139 games after turning 37, and still put together not one, but two 40 home run seasons.
Personally, I don't think it's going to happen. It's too bad, because it was a prime reason the Bros. Stein inked him to a decade-long contract, and it would've been fun to watch as a fan.
- In Game 3 of the World Series, Albert Pujols became the third player in history to club three home runs in a single game. The only living member of the club, Reggie Jackson (who accomplished the feat in 1977), congratulated the newest member.
- You've got to love the New York Post -
Double C meets Double D.
Yankees ace CC Sabathia is throwing his weight behind a brash new Manhattan boob and beer joint as it prepares for a fresh round of brawling with Hooters...
- If you want to see Mariano Rivera speak in person, you'll have an opportunity on November 21st. For $50, you can attend his speaking engagement at Ridgefield High School in Connecticut.
- The Wall Street Journal asks why cleanup hitters are rarely named MVP of the World Series. The last time it happened was way back in 1981 (Ron Cey of the Dodgers).
- For those that dislike Joe Buck or FOX Sports, check out an interview with Justin Timberlake from the All-Star Game. I missed this at the time... but what a gem! I've acquired new-found respect for the guy.
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PSA road trip!
To CC’s “beer and boob” joint.
by long time listener on Oct 26, 2011 7:22 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
just read the article
The place is called the “Canz-a-Citi Roadhouse.” Good grief. It’s for people who think “Hooters” is too dignified.
by long time listener on Oct 26, 2011 4:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Reggie's '77 Series was by far greater than Pujols' Game 3
3 first pitches from 3 different pitchers for home runs in the clinching game of the World Series. Sorry Albert, it doesn’t get ANY better than that.
I would wager heavily that ARod does not break the home run record; I think he will struggle to 700.
All that the WSJ article about World Series MVPs shows us is the effect of small sample size, and the fact that Series winners tend to have good players throughout the lineup. Among position players, the MVP is randomly distributed through the batting order. Another possibility is that if the cleanup hitter is that good, he gets walked when runners are in scoring position.
by designatedquitter on Oct 26, 2011 9:29 AM EDT reply actions
Arod has averaged a homerun every 14.6 at-bats throughout his career
In 2011, he averaged one every 23.3 AB. Going forward… Let’s say that average dips down to one HR every 30 AB. In this example, A-Rod will need to 2130 AB’s to reach 700 and average 355 AB’s per season over the next six. I’d say there is an excellent chance he surpasses 700.
by Scooby Snacks on Oct 26, 2011 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Let's assume a 5% decline per year in AB/HR and AB
Starting with 500 AB and the same 23.3 AB/HR. Over the next five years, he would amass 2914 AB, 117 HR, averaging 19-20 HR per year. That would put him at 746 HR for his career. Being that close, I can see him being signed on for one more year to break the record (18 HR away) – he may or may not break the record (I personally think he is about 50/50, but much will depend on if he comes back and plays a full healthy year in 2012). But I can’t imagine him not breaking the 700 HR mark, which he only needs to average 12 HR a year to do.
by cookiedabookie on Oct 26, 2011 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Arod will never stay healthy enough to pull it off.
Perhaps Jesus will eventually do it…
by jimitre on Oct 26, 2011 10:02 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
It would be absolutely incredible to see a catcher break the home run record!
Not that he couldn’t do it, but catchers typically will play in less games (day game after a night game, doubleheader, scheduled days off,…) and may struggle with health as they get older. I would assume that the Yankees will be careful with Montero’s health going forward, and that he will play in more games than a typical catcher (by DHing instead of having days completely off), but it would still be incredible to see a catcher do it, even one as gifted and talented as we hope Montero to be!
That interview was great
Not a fan of his music, but Justin Timberlake has been a favorite celebrity of mine since hitting the scene. He’s a humble dude and does a lot of charity work. Good guy where there are few.
Romine!
That interview was the talk of the gamethread
It’s absolutely hilarious. I like a couple of his songs, and like you said, he’s a good guy. Kind of pains me that he comes from the same Disney factory as Miley Cyrus, though, haha.
The idiot formerly known as pkyankeefan! Now in Technicolour!
by Hasan Paliwala on Oct 26, 2011 1:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think Joe Buck is doing a good job this postseason. There, I said it.
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You’re definitely in the minority there just like you feel that stadium streaking is a form of free expression.
by Scooby Snacks on Oct 26, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
I do not feel streaking should be allowed! I’m talking this postseason specifically.
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Ehh… I don’t pay attention to the announcers anymore so I wouldn’t know. Can’t wait until the Fox contract runs out in 2013 and hope the WS goes to NBC. Bob Costas FTW.
by Scooby Snacks on Oct 26, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
You're absolutely right, Troy
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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 26, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Troy?
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I take it you've never seen him call a football game with Aikman
that is a very, VERY standard reply.
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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 26, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I don’t watch football much these days. Not really a big fan of watching any games except for the playoffs anymore, sadly.
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in reality land
He’s as ambien chugging, snore inducing, monotone boring as always.
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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 26, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
So not a fan this year? I am
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If I never have to hear Joe Buck call a game again
it will be a good sports life.
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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 26, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
BooHoo
America sucks for not liking these two teams according to passan. (Does he ever stop whining)
“In the middle of the most compelling World Series in a decade”
Really? I find it to be the most annoying series to watch in a while. I tuned in every game last year and paid attention the other years, but this year i really don’t care.
Yes it’s been a good series, but why should people watch if they do not like either of the teams? I certainty haven’t been watching every game mainly for my distaste in watching La Russa trying to play god and my dislike for the Ranger’s fanbase. An it also doesn’t help that the most annoying broadcasting duo is doing the games.
"compelling"
is when teams I care about in a positive manner are in it. Like the Mets and Yankees. These happen to be two teams I don’t give a rat’s ass about.
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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 26, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I usually don't like Passan
but he’s right in this case. Baseball is never going to be the #1 sport in America again, and the sooner MLB stops trying to compare itself to the NFL the better. This has been a great series and even though I don’t care who wins, it’s been an entertaining series to watch. That is what the whole point of WATCHING sports is-entertainment.
I’m hoping the Cards win Game 6 so we can get a Game 7.
He's still on pace
He only needs to average around 22 HR a year for his contract in order to do it, and he has routinely hit 30 or more in every single season he plays. Assuming that this year was just a fluke and he can get back to 30 and 100 levels for another couple of seasons I still think he has a good shot. And it will be unbelievable to see if he gets it done.
A lot of people focus on 2011 too much. Last year at this time after he just hit 30 and 125, I’m sure most were expecting him to break it. Now because he has a bad year due to injury people think he won’t? I don’t agree with that.
I feel he’s going to rebound next season. One season (or half a season really) or reduced power numbers isn’t going to convince me that he isn’t capable of doing it anymore.
Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!
I'm curious why you have such a fascination with RBI's.
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I just always pair it together with home runs
I’m not judging him based on it, but I feel if I talk about home runs I might as well put the RBIs next to it. Just a habit.
Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!
on?
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Habit?
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