2008 Yankee News & Notes Thread - Page 5 - Talksox

The Dustball · 05-18-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawk Bill

Excellent point, Dustball. Few MLB players are more offensive than A-Rod.

Haha yes after reading that I realized how stupid it sounded. Thanks for pointing that out Jayhawk Bill.

Gom · 05-18-2008, 07:33 PM

You know what's funny? Everyone is ripping Hank...but he's gotten more right than Cashman.

Cashman is clueless. I'd rather have Hank running things, and fire Cashman's dumb ass.

jacksonianmarch · 05-18-2008, 10:01 PM

what would Santana bring to this team right now? As bad as our team has been, our pitching has been serviceable. The top 3 in the rotation have been getting the job done and the bullpen has been very good. Our problem is the offense. Posada and ARod out really hurts, mostly because they are our only righty power options when we face a lefty, and we have faced tons of lefties lately. You take out those two patient bats and put 2 guys who swing freely and you ruin the entire dynamic of the lineup. This lineup is not clutch. It wears down pitchers and gets em when they tire. Unfortunately, we arent doing that now.

The Dustball · 05-19-2008, 02:54 PM

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/...=.jsp&c_id=nyy

The Yanks rainout with Detroit has been rescheduled for September 1st at 1:05 pm at Comerica.

26 to 6 · 05-19-2008, 03:04 PM

Any official word on the Met rainout? I suspect they would look into doing a split-stadium double-header when the Yanks are scheduled to play at Shea. For historical reasons, it would be nice to see that go down the last year that the ballparks are opened. Those are always fun to watch.

The Dustball · 05-22-2008, 05:08 PM

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/...=.jsp&c_id=nyy

Latroy Hawkins suspended 3 games for throwing at Luke Scott during a game earlier this week.

Jayhawk Bill · 05-22-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dustball

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/...=.jsp&c_id=nyy

Latroy Hawkins suspended 3 games for throwing at Luke Scott during a game earlier this week.

He wasn't exactly throwing AT him, he was throwing BEHIND HIS HEAD.

Even Michael Kay was pretty ripped at what Hawkins had done.

jacksonianmarch · 05-23-2008, 11:14 AM

Are they trying to help us once again? Regardless, I have never had a problem with headhunting. If you go after one of our best players, be ready to be scared shitless.

BudLight · 05-23-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

Are they trying to help us once again? Regardless, I have never had a problem with headhunting. If you go after one of our best players, be ready to be scared shitless.

Have to disagree with you there. Retaliation is a long "tradition" in the game of baseball, and I don't have a problem with that. Where I have the problem is throwing up near the head. There is no excuse for that. If you want to retaliate, throw at the waist down, keep the ball away from the head and chest.

One Red Seat · 05-23-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

Are they trying to help us once again? Regardless, I have never had a problem with headhunting. If you go after one of our best players, be ready to be scared shitless.

When does Jeter's diving into the plate get some recognition from you?

EDIT: And, I'm in compete agreement with BL. Never near the head, and especially not behind it.

jacksonianmarch · 05-23-2008, 11:27 AM

new skipper new rules. You hit our captain, be prepared to get plunked.

BudLight · 05-23-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

new skipper new rules. You hit our captain, be prepared to get plunked.

MJ, c'mon now, you're better than this. If anyone here should condemn throwing at someone's head it should be a doctor!!

One Red Seat · 05-23-2008, 11:33 AM

That's a recap of the current state of affairs. I asked for something different. Specifically, when do you start recognizing, you - not Joe Girardi, that your captain, similar to our firstbaseman, dives into the pitch, and a large majority of his HBP are directly related to this? When does this happen? Furthermore, I'd love to hear the justification for a retalitory action near the head.

EDIT: And the part about diving is important, because, in many cases the need for retaliation does not exist. But, whatever, keep thinking about this like Timmy "Tough Guy".

26 to 6 · 05-23-2008, 12:01 PM

There is no justification for throwing at, or near someones head intentionally.

TheKilo · 05-23-2008, 12:43 PM

JOE GIRARDI WILLED THE YANKEES TO A WIN LAST NIGHTTTT