National League Game 5 Open Thread
by jscape2000 on Oct 7, 2011 5:01 PM EDT
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PrintI'm not really a Yankee fan. I'm a baseball fan who loves the Yankees.
2011 is not over. Albert Pujols is still a Cardinal; Ian Kennedy is a Diamondback; Roy Halladay is a Philly; Ryan Braun is a Brewer.
Use this thread to talk about how much you love baseball, even when the Yankees aren't playing. Enjoy tonight's games, because winter is coming.
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I'll be rooting for the Brewers all the way
by Scooby Snacks on Oct 7, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
as will I
listening to Bob Uecker right now.
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Oct 7, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I live in Wisconsin so I guess I will too
Still don’t care much at this point.
"I spent 90 percent of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted!"
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Eric Chavez is “leaning heavily” toward retirement.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 5:20 PM EDT reply actions
If that's true
He ended with a fantastic season.
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I love baseball so much
that I wasn’t really that sad that the Yankees lost.
Now I can root for other teams without any guilt.
I’m torn between the Rangers and the Brewers, but I think it would be cool to see IPK win a World Series. I don’t have any enmity toward any team, per se, but it would be poetic justice for the Phillies not to make it to the NLCS (while the Red Sox missed the post-season altogether).
That being said, there’s a lot of good pitching, good hitters, and good stories left in the playoffs.
Sidebar: As a kid growing up in Brooklyn through the 80s (aka the Yankee Championship drought years), when the Yankees weren’t in the playoffs, I was still watching all the playoffs with my family. I watched the playoffs in 1986 as the Mets beat the Red Sox, as well as the Giants versus A’s with an earthquake to mix things up. So, like jscape, I’m a baseball fan that loves the Yankees.
Yuni!
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 5:31 PM EDT reply actions
Go Rangers, Go Brewers.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 5:53 PM EDT reply actions
I’d love to see the Brewers win it all. As long as it isn’t Philadelphia, I’ll be happy.
"Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier, the cigars taste better. The trees are greener."—Billy Martin
by Chris McKeown on Oct 7, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Ban.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
This is one of the least stupid things posted on PSA today and I claim that as a sad acheievement.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Dead.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
This is disturbing....
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by JumpinJackFlash on Oct 7, 2011 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It looks like the tackiest Florida souvenir ever made.
They need to encase this in a snow globe.
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Oct 8, 2011 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Simple for me
If the winner of Brewers/Diamondbacks wins the WS I will be very happy. If not, that’s fine. If the Phillies win, I’ll be angry.
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by Brandon C. on Oct 7, 2011 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
How do you know my last name?
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Insanity! I finally watched the new episodes of TO and P&R!
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How is season 8 shaping up without Michael Scott?
I haven’t finished season 7 yet…
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I like it. Not as funny, but I really still enjoy every episode.
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I need to get busy and catch up.
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Axford is the first pitcher since Rivera in Game 7 of the ’01 WS to blow a save in the 9th inning of an elimination game
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I tried to remove this from my memory.
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by JumpinJackFlash on Oct 7, 2011 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
This is intense. Phillies Cardinals will be just as intense.
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I hate the Phillies. You all don't have the pain of being forced to listen
to Philly sports radio when visiting your parents. I am immensely enjoying the collapse of the “dream team” as well……. And watching Vick get crushed on every play.
"You know as painful as it is I've had to let a few people go over the years. ..Yogi Berra, Lou Piniella, Bucky Dent, Billy Martin, Dallas Green, Billy Martin, Stump Merrill, Billy Martin, Bob Lemon, Billy Martin".
by ReprezentinNJerz on Oct 7, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
YUNI!
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
I just woke up from a drinking binge that began aroun 11pm last night....
Wha…..What happened?
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by ReprezentinNJerz on Oct 7, 2011 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Oh my gawd, Ryan Brawwwn and the Brewwwers
i’m glad we don’t have to listen to that woman every game
lawlz Nyjer just cursed on national TV
You know what the Brewers have that we didn’t have? Crazy people…would have made a difference
I've heard Swish curse on TV...although it was after a strikeout and I doubt it was supposed to be caught on camera.
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by JumpinJackFlash on Oct 7, 2011 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Expect some apologizing from TBS.
And expect reporters to be cautious before putting the mic in front of Morgan.
Television & MLB sweating over the possibility...
…of a Brewers / Tigers World Series. Or Brewers / Cards.
No Yanks, no Red Sox, potentially no Phillies…yikes…
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Not Brewers / Cards.
Damn. Massive fail. Meant Brewers / Rangers.
By the way, no disrespect to the Brewers. But they ARE the Brewers…
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This reminds me of a Yanks / Tigers game from some years ago...
Yankees scored one run very early—1st or 2nd inning and held on to win 1-0. Hate games like that!
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This would be soooo cool...
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3 identical pitches - 3 strikes. Wow.
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Fail to a spectacular degree
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I don't know--he's been demoted before...
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lol. Wins forever!
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Wouldn't mind if the Yanks had Carpenter...
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I actually blame Russel Martin for that play
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Global Warming, too.
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hopefully he's held for questioning the entire 2012 season
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I blame the cancellation of Firefly and Arrested Development on Russ.
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My wife loved Firefly--
—I’ll have to tell he it was Martin’s fault…
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Ross Gload? Seriously?
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Guys we just need FIVE ACES to get through the ALDS
by lololol on Oct 7, 2011 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Phils already jointly won the World Series with the Red Sox in April
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Not yet!
Looked in on the Good Phight and they are mighty frustrated. Even compared Howard to A-rod. Good to see them lose!
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Bad comparison
Ryan Howard isn’t even half the player Arod (injured and half season of play time) is
You are correct, they are just uber mad and upset. After all, they won the World Series back in April
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They can't understand why they still have to play--season is long over!
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Blinded due to rage.
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that ball would have gotten through the middle if Carpenter hadn't deflected it
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who's up for the Phollies next inning
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Oh. Thought it was a question. Carry on.
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Me.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Gut feeling
Do you the Phillies come back?
Not based on who you want to win, who you think?
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Also
I’m upset Carpenter got an extension with the Cardinals. I was hoping the Yankees could sign him to a two year deal this offseason.
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This as in I wanted Carpenter for the NYY, too...
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Ditto
Have always been a Carpenter fan.
by Scooby Snacks on Oct 7, 2011 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Well there’s Wainwright?
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He's signed through next year
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by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yikes. Thought it was gone.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
Well
That was close.
Glad to see Brewers are still alive and the Phightin’ Phils are nearly dead.
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its just a goofy fuckin name
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Prep school name.
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Ryan Howard is a platoon player
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Only hits homers...or strikes out
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Generally does the latter against lefties
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by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty good game, isn't it?
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Chris C is amazing. Complete game.
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Man I wish the Yanks could get him. Phenomenal performance.
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Ryan will strike out for the last out
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Close. Out, though.
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Who is the main announcer?
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Dumb dumb I am
Play by play I mean.
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let this happen
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by noonoo on Oct 7, 2011 11:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
LOLZ
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
Couldnt happen to a better team
LOLOLOL
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Red Sox vs Phillies World series
I’m calling it..right Cliff?
by lololol on Oct 7, 2011 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
LOL
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NOT GOOD ENOUGH!
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Cliff Lee will never win a WS
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It is a warm and fuzzy feeling, isn't it?
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Good Phight is complaining about his 125 million dollar contract. kaching!
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Big time pitching by Carpenter here, no doubt about that
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See you in 2012 jagoffs
Finally, a World Series without a losing Cliff Lee
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Here come the Frillies! Sillies! Phonies!
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L.U.L.z
Too fucking funny.
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by noonoo on Oct 7, 2011 11:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Well, time for the Phillies to get Felix
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Boy that Phillies-Red Sox WS sure was something special
I can’t wait for the rematch next year
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It’s still so weird to me seeing Mark McGwire in the Cardinals dugout again.
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No, that’s okay!
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Steve Rogers pre-Capt. America thin!
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I couldn't be more erect right now
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by Rorschach44 on Oct 7, 2011 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Yes you could
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I don’t even want to know why you know that.
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He's lurking outside Free's window
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by noonoo on Oct 7, 2011 11:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Cardinals vs. Brewers should be a fantastic series.
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Phillies vs. Red Sox World Series would just be incredible
The two best teams in the league by far with the most heart… oh, wait a minute…
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Hahahaha!
Well, this will shut them up about our season for sure
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My dad said people in his office who are Boston fans were giving him a hard time about us "choking" last night.
Short term memory loss is the only way I can explain how they had the nerve to even go there.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Fielder and Pujols competing for the bigger contract
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by bluecheese999 on Oct 7, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Fielder wins any competition that has bigger factored in...
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Heat: Check
Red Sox: Check
Phillies: Check
Only waiting for one more dream team…..
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by Kevin L on Oct 7, 2011 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
South. Beach.
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My English lecturer's a Phillies fan
never been so excited to go to class
boom
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Remember: Gloating will earn you an "F."
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Punished for being a fan of the best team. Sad.
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Every single one of my friends are Phillies fans.
and I get to see them all tomorrow. Gonna be a goooooood day.
It'll be like Christmas for you!
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I work with a TON of Phillies fans
They were chirping quite a bit this morning. Tomorrow will be fun :)
It would be worth working on a Saturday just to rub it in a little.
Everyone on facebook is posting mournful messages about the premature end to the dream season…too funny!
So I guess Philly still isn’t a legitimate sports town.
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That's what happens when you boo Santa Claus.
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It never will be.
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by noonoo on Oct 7, 2011 11:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ESPN will still talk more about A-Rod tomorrow than the Phillies
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NESN2
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by tnredneckyankeesfan on Oct 7, 2011 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
what the HELL is larussa blabbering about
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Shrimp sandwich
Shrimp gumbo
BBQ shrimp
fried shrimp
stir-fried shrimp
shrimp tacos
shrimp kabob
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Yadier Molina calls a great game
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
He's no Varitek, though
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They should add a game calling contest during All-Star weekend
To see guys like Yadier, Russ, Varitek and Mathis go hard in a nationally televised game calling competition sounds riveting.
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You said "hard."
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Believe me
I am fully aware of that.
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Four guys going hard, huh?
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Boston and Philly are both out, I can relax and enjoy the rest of the playoffs now =)
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Yes, I agree. Stress free baseball for me from now on.
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I'd rather have the stress still here
I’d so much rather be stressed out worrying about Garcia vs. Wilson tomorrow. But I suppose I can deal with this stress-free postseason. Just this once.
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I'd say Philthy losing to St. Louis is a bigger deal than the Yanks losing to the Tigers
Everyone and their brother had Philthy blowing everyone away to the title. With that rotation, they should have.
Goes to show that assembling one "perfect" aspect of a team will only take you so far.
They spent so much time raving about the pitching that they forgot the offense couldn’t hit beach balls. Oh, the joy of it all…
It's like the reincarnation of the 1990s Atlanta Braves
Those Braves teams had easily the best pitching staff in the NL, and maybe all of baseball, for basically a decade… and have exactly ONE World Series trophy to show for it.
The suits at Fox
are just OVERJOYED with playoffs with 3 midwest teams and 1 team from Texas left
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by tnredneckyankeesfan on Oct 7, 2011 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
Fans like it better when the Yankees aren't in it!
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This is actually true
And now that the Yankees and Phillies are out, most of those haters will go back to watching something other than the baseball playoffs.
Suck on that, Fox!
um.
One major league scout yesterday suggested the Yankees might be able to convince the offensively challenged Giants to trade Matt Cain for Jesus Montero
Straight up?
That isn’t necessarily a bad thing…
I don’t see it though. They’ll want more, AND they already have a catcher. It’s not like his career is over.
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they could move either of them to first base
i hope this doesnt happen though. We have too much pitching talent to trade for another pitcher with someone like Montero. Either trade the pitching prospects or find someone that will be cheap
Brandon Belt plays 1st.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
presents!
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Christmas in October!!!
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
They have Brandon Belt.
One of the top first basemen prospects in baseball. They just need to play him instead of Aubrey Huff.
No I agree
I’d only consider this if the Yankees were desperate for starting pitching, and with the depth the Yankees have in the minor leagues and with a possible signing of Yu Darvish (I really hope), I don’t think it’s necessary. So I’d hang onto Montero.
But it definitely isn’t the worst deal in the world if it really is a straight up trade. Cain is good. There could be worse scenarios involving Jesus.
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There could be worse scenarios involving Jesus.
One of them involves a crucifix.
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Well played, sir.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
Cain wouldn’t be the best fit for Yankee Stadium, he’s a right handed fly ball pitcher… Don’t see why the Giants would even want Montero, hey have Posey at C, and Belt is a nice 1B prospect.
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Move him to third base!
Though seriously, some Yankee fans actually believe this. A bunch called Francesa today and suggested moving Jesus to third and putting A-Rod as a part time DH. I was unfortunately thoroughly unsurprised by this.
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This is why I don’t watch Francesa. Not only does he attract some dumb callers, but even he is dumb and so arrogant he doesn’t even realize he’s dumb.
And that idea is crazy, ARod played great defense all year, even in the playoffs, why would we DH him and put Montero, who’s never played 3B, there?
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Meh
I watch him enough to realize that he knows what he’s talking about generally. I don’t think he’s an idiot, though he is a bit old school with his opinions and he definitely can be an arrogant douche at times. He does great interviews though.
As to the answer to your question, Yankee fans think A-Rod sucks because he struck out with the bases loaded. They take him for granted when he does well and want him thrown off a bridge when he doesn’t. That really is the best answer I can give to you.
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AL ALBUQUERQUE? THAT’S A FAKE PITCHA, YOU’RE SUCH A CHILD
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I said "generally knows what he's talking about"
But he certainly has had his moments where he seems like a fat fool.
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later...
“oh, I knew him as Alberto Jose Albuquerque, I didn’t know they call him Al. I’d never seen him pitch before.”
Oh really, Francesa? You knew of an Alberto Jose Albuquerque, but couldn’t figure out that maybe people call him Al? And you’d never seen him pitch before? Guess you didn’t watch Game 1 of the ALDS then.
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Would rather have Cain than Lincecum
Just waiting for that dudes arm to reach home plate before the ball one day. But trading a potential 30 HR .300 hitting catcher for a 3rd starter is foolish.
Where is this from??
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I have to think the risk of moving him/CJ Wilson/Yu Darvish to the AL East is nearly equal for all of them.
So, I’m not sure it would be worth it.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I can see Cain getting lit up in the AL East
facing the lineups in Boston, Tampa, Toronto and Baltimore is ALOT different than facing the weak lineups in the NL West. Especially giving up fly balls to lefties at Yankee Stadium.
Fire Cashman
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Brewers in 6 over the Cards
Tigers in 7 over the Rangers (Verlander>Rangers staff)
Brew Crew win the Series since they are so good at home and have home field during the World Series this year.
Rangers are gunna wipe the floor with the Tigers, watch. They are the more complete team.
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Thats what I thought the Yankees would do
Yanks were better than both, and yet they’re going home. Never know what will happen in the playoffs.
But I truly hate Detroit right now because of what just happened and I can’t stand Valverde, so I want to see Verlander get tatooed any time he pitches and in all the other games for Valverde to blow a save.
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All four losing playoff teams outscored their opponents in the series.
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by Wraithpk on Oct 7, 2011 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Was pretty miserable today.
Carpenter helped heal some wounds. How’s everyone doing?
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I wanted Brewers and Cards for NL, and i got it. We got close but didn’t enough breaks oh wells. on to next year.
Agreed.
Go Brew Crew.
You think we do something like this?
Situation 1 :
Move Montero to catcher
Don’t resign Martin
Sign Prince Fielder as a DH
Situation 2 :
Trade Swisher
Convert Montero to RF
Resign Martin
Sign Prince
Or 3 :
Shut up greedy Yankee fan.
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3
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Montero to right is the worst idea since Montero to 3rd.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I read something about him possibly moving to the outfield one time.
I blame the incorrect source I read way back a year ago.
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Imagine Posada playing right
Now imagine Posada trying to play right while having Dustin Pedroia on his shoulders and Mark Teixeira on his back, and you will have successfully invisioned what it would be like to watch Montero try to play right field in terms of range.
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Thats an insult to his heart
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!
none of them, because i’m not mean and won’t pick #3 either, lol. Can’t sign Fielder for DH because Montero can’t catch every game, and we want his bat in the lineup as often as possible when he’s not catching, and we’ll need the DH for Arod and Jeter.
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If Montero plays next year it'll be primarily as a DH
He may catch here and there, but Russell Martin is going to be back, and he isn’t losing his starting catching job either.
If we want Jesus to play, Prince will never become a Yankee.
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Which only goes to show the stupidity of our FO/Manager
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
So anyone up to trade for a pitcher adding in a catching prospect like Romine?
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Well last year
I thought a package of Romine plus B prospects would be enough for Greinke…seeing as what Milwaukee gave up from their crappy farm makes me think, it would have been possible
The Yankees were offerred Greinke for Montero and Nunez last year
Cash didn’t do it because he didn’t think Greinke had the toughness to handle NY. But I don’t think they would have traded him to the Yankees if Jesus wasn’t involved.
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Here’s the link to the Greinke to Yanks rumor last year, so I think names were at least exchanged but they never got anywhere close to a deal.
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Interesting
i doubt the final price would have been that high we negotiated. One of the B’s + nunez plus romine instead of Montero might have done it.
Teh crazies man.
But seriously who’s on the block?
Maybe C.J. Wilson or Darvish. But we need someone.
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Darvish
Probably costs less (not including the posting fee) and doesn’t cost a draft pick. And he’s probably better.
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By far
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and shouldn't happen
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This
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So next season is going to be a wash then.
Unless we can find Colon/Garcia like production.
MLBTR says a few teams including us are in on C.J. Wilson.
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Wait, what?
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If CC handicaps us I'm saying we probably won't go get a solid starter.
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What does the rest mean
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We need to find starters to replace Colon and Garcia's value.
Unless we’re screwed.
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I'm bored.
And there’s not a Yankees game on for months. It’s off-season time. Well planning.
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CJ Wilson isn’t exactly a B quality pitcher… He’s going to be expensive, maybe more so than Darvish.
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Good thing about Darvish is he's young right?
So we could groom a rotation of
CC, Darvish. Nova, Hughes, and B’s for years to come.
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we will be. Cashman is a fool if he doesn't at least kick the tires on him
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I can dream of a player to use the short porch to reach 60 home runs in a season can't I?
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No questions asked
If you want to dream about Babe Ruth.
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Every one of Prince's home runs go well over 400 feet
He doens’t hit cheapies, so it’s not like his HR total will skyrocket in Yankee Stadium. His home runs go out anywhere.
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I never get mad at the Yankees as much when they lose is because...
They always make the best effort to come back and win.
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Every team makes their best effort to win
I would say.
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They do it differently than my other favorite teams.
The Cowboys find ways to lose.
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Any of the B's expected to help next year?
This would make me feel better.
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They both need more seasoning to get their control, well, under control.
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For what? The Yankees OF is set
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We’re really going to trade prospects for a bench OF?
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actually, i just saw that Cleveland might not exercise his option. He would be a good reclamation project if they don’t.
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Is he worth the prospects though?
We could make him good again still.
It’s a tough call for a GM.
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Sizemore would find a way to blind himself eating sunflower seeds on the bench
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 8, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Real Steel was f#$king awesome
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 8, 2011 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
I disagree.
Phillies/Cards didn’t have robot boxing!
We now need robot boxing in our sports lives. Now.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 8, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Meh, I have nothing against Lee
The only reason I’m happy the Phillies lost is because it further proves that 1. the playoffs are an absolute crapshoot and 2. ESPeNis analysts take it up the analyst!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 8, 2011 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Looks awesome
As does “Ides of March”
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Haven't seen that yet
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 8, 2011 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Planning to?
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Meh, we'll see
I already have a lot of movies on my plate still. Drive, 50/50, and Moneyball are still on the must see list
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 8, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
You have to see Moneyball!
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I do, I know
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 8, 2011 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I enjoyed Drive
It was quite a bit different than what I was expecting. Gosling did an excellent job.
that movie looks terrible
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Oh, I know
I was fully expecting it to be bad, but it was surprisingly very good.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 8, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like our favorite centaur got another job
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Would you trade Montero for any of these guys?
Jesus Montero may once again be trade bait this winter, writes John Harper of the New York Daily News. A group of scouts tells Harper that such pitchers as James Shields, Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill, Mat Latos or Matt Cain could potentially be obtained in a deal featuring Montero. Harper also says “the early indications are the Yanks won’t go to extremes to sign” C.J. Wilson as a free agent.
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Only for Cain and only if we first signed Fielder
otherwise no way
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by bluecheese999 on Oct 8, 2011 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Not a single one of them
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 8, 2011 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
No
Not one.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 8, 2011 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Gio Gonzalez
is the only one I’d really consider
I'd like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee fan.
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Nightengale’s scout sources, for the record, unanimously predict “stardom” for Darvish if he jumps to the majors.
Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos is in Japan and saw Darvish pitch, according to Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun.
The Nationals maintain interest.
The Yankees have scouted him heavily.
Rangers GM Jon Daniels watched Darvish in June.
The Orioles had interest last offseason.
The Red Sox have been linked to Darvish.
The Rays watched Darvish about a year ago.
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I forget how it works
Do teams see what other teams are bidding, or is it a guessing game?
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Dunno, don’t see why it would be a guessing game because the Japanese club gets more money if they get teams to bid against each other.
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Guessing game because each team gets one bid? No? I really don’t remember.
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The bids are sealed
So bidding teams don’t know what other teams are bidding. Hence, Boston’s $51 million posting fee for Dice-K, which was $11 million more than the next highest bid.
I'm late to this party, but I thought I'd put my 2 cents in anyway
Nice sentiment, jscape, but I was a Yankees fan before I even understood enough baseball. So yeah, I can’t really get myself excited for the playoffs.
Love it that the Phillies lost, though. Yay for humanity.
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In a small way it' nice to see that there's a team that was favored that choked the big one
in far more disappointing way than us. Talk about feeling bad. We got to 97 wins with a patchwork staff and injuries to key starters. The Phillies spent over 20 million on one player to become fail-proof, proving once again that no such thing exists. I’ve heard many baseball men say over the years that success in the regular season, over a grind of 162 games, is the real barometer of how good a team is. I hope Yankee management looks at this Philly loss to come to the realization that the regular-season successes matter irrespective of the post-season outcome. Players are humans, not robots.
Cliff Lee Spurned The Yankees For This??
His team got eliminated in the DS. He could have done that with the Yankees.
Oh wait, with him on the Yankees, we probably would have advanced.
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