tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post1359961327604735530..comments2024-03-28T17:00:25.774-04:00Comments on The Greedy Pinstripes: Jorge Mateo To Get Work At Second Base?Daniel Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-62785112536499990782015-09-22T22:41:59.544-04:002015-09-22T22:41:59.544-04:00Thanks, I had forgotten about Bell!Thanks, I had forgotten about Bell!Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-48707554258516400642015-09-22T22:32:32.837-04:002015-09-22T22:32:32.837-04:00Maybe I am stupid but what about Bonds, McG, Sammy...Maybe I am stupid but what about Bonds, McG, Sammy Sosa, Big Pap, and all the others that were mentioned in the Mitchell Report? Also the entire Texas team back in the early 2000s?<br />If A-Rod is Tainted so should all those guys, right? <br />A-Rod has proven he could have done what he did without Peds at the age of 40. The other guys quit when the league started coming down on Ped users.<br />All these big names were users as far as the Mitchell Report goes;<br />Berry Bones<br />Roger Clemens<br />Juan Gonzalez<br />Mark McGwire<br />Rafael Palmeiro<br />Andy Pettitte<br /><br />A-Rod got caught up in the last Mess but has yet to test Positive for anything.Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-50271588292081044962015-09-22T20:27:34.781-04:002015-09-22T20:27:34.781-04:00All contracts are guaranteed. Albert Belle was pai...All contracts are guaranteed. Albert Belle was paid by the White Sox(I think, may have been the Indians) for a loooonnnggg time after retiring. None of it was deferred like Bobby Bonilla.Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-9206152832382881462015-09-22T20:26:14.421-04:002015-09-22T20:26:14.421-04:00It's too bad those numbers will always be tain...It's too bad those numbers will always be tainted, he's definitely been a special talent.Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-29595144318071664952015-09-22T15:58:41.893-04:002015-09-22T15:58:41.893-04:00He gets the money if he plays or quits? I didn'...He gets the money if he plays or quits? I didn't know that!<br />I realize this is a rhetorical question but, do you really think there is a chance in hell he could catch Bonds?Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-20453899809475367472015-09-22T15:54:01.997-04:002015-09-22T15:54:01.997-04:00This guy was very good, look at this;
Only two pla...This guy was very good, look at this;<br />Only two players are in the 600+ HR, 2000+ RBIs, and 3000+Hits category Hank Aaron and A-Rod.<br />#1-Grand Slams....25<br />#4 686 HRs<br />#4 2052 RBIs<br />#4 441,05 Power&Speed<br />#6 1256 Xtr Base Hits<br />#8 5721 Total Bases<br />#8 2249 Runs CreatedKen Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-55708382334912614432015-09-22T15:34:07.347-04:002015-09-22T15:34:07.347-04:00I just can't see Alex walk away, not like this...I just can't see Alex walk away, not like this. He might, the contract is guaranteed regardless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804643650522801129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-84639761258414989042015-09-22T15:10:33.806-04:002015-09-22T15:10:33.806-04:00True Daniel, but maybe the best thing for him is t...True Daniel, but maybe the best thing for him is to leave on a high note. 38 HRs a year is a lot for anyone these days let alone someone 41/42 years old. He proved to many fans he could do it without Peds and at 40 years old at that.<br />Damn these guys and their super Ego's.<br /><br />He keeps going back to his high leg kick, then he can't catch up to the fastball. Did you see him last night? He was being passed on the inside (FB) so after having 2 strikes on himself he moved back a step and Martin saw it and Price put the strike out pitch on the outside. That was the one he just waved at. <br /><br />Anyhow, if he did quit Beltran could be the DH next year and the team would get more out of him.Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-58191953485042563792015-09-22T06:52:37.962-04:002015-09-22T06:52:37.962-04:00If he has two more seasons like this one, which I ...If he has two more seasons like this one, which I know is probably unlikely, he has a shot at passing Bonds. He wants that record in the worst way. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-20964388775969118212015-09-21T18:49:24.317-04:002015-09-21T18:49:24.317-04:00I'll say it because I haven't heard anyone...I'll say it because I haven't heard anyone else say it!<br />Will A-Rod come back for another year?<br />I think he may because he only needs 30 HRs to pass "The Babe", Aaron and Bonds are out of reach I believe. He has two more years on his contract...I think!Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-14643381363447948192015-09-21T14:44:39.648-04:002015-09-21T14:44:39.648-04:00Thank you, sir!
The only arm I have ever seen as g...Thank you, sir!<br />The only arm I have ever seen as good (in the infield) MAY be the 3rd baseman of the Yankees back in 1952 thru 1960 Andy Carey. They called him "Clothes Line Carey".Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-31482619826851209882015-09-21T12:17:02.758-04:002015-09-21T12:17:02.758-04:00With three to go head-to-head with Toronto. Unlike...With three to go head-to-head with Toronto. Unlikely of course but we could be back in 1st by Thursday morning. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804643650522801129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-11842121974066297592015-09-21T12:16:36.259-04:002015-09-21T12:16:36.259-04:00They could I just can't see them doing it. It&...They could I just can't see them doing it. It's bad business, especially since Beltran is leading the team in numerous offensive categories this season. <br /><br />Beltran was signed for that third year with the DH role in mind. No one thought A Rod was coming back. it happens. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804643650522801129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-33884144265579327702015-09-21T12:15:32.624-04:002015-09-21T12:15:32.624-04:00You were the first to say it, long before the New ...You were the first to say it, long before the New York Post. Hat tip to you my friend. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804643650522801129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-70186619868123003042015-09-20T23:47:16.535-04:002015-09-20T23:47:16.535-04:002-1/2 out of 1st!2-1/2 out of 1st!Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-68173212420004039642015-09-20T23:46:25.631-04:002015-09-20T23:46:25.631-04:00There is nothing to stop the Yankees from signing ...There is nothing to stop the Yankees from signing a personal contract with CC and Beltran. for the rest of their contracts...if they would retire, IF not, cut them. Thus, we have room for two younger players or an FA.<br />It seems like many have forgotten about Slade Heathcott for the outfield. He has the most upside of any OF we have...IF he is done with being injury prone. Thus, we could cut conceivably trade Brett or Ells and bring up Slade and Judge. Refsnyder to replace Drew and Ryan to be the Jack of all trades.Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-75454943621555761982015-09-20T23:17:35.555-04:002015-09-20T23:17:35.555-04:00Well, at least I have Bryan V. on my side. I said ...Well, at least I have Bryan V. on my side. I said Mateo would play 2nd IF Didi keeps playing as he has been. Mateo's arm is good enough to play SS but better suited for 2nd base...not meaning in any way his arm isn't strong, it is but, not like Didi's.Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-88064223947567146532015-09-20T20:11:08.338-04:002015-09-20T20:11:08.338-04:00Exactly. Last time the team tried to get under the...Exactly. Last time the team tried to get under they scrapped it and spent over $500 million including the Gardner extension. They didn't have the truck loads of money coming off the books then either. <br /><br />Also it is expected that the luxury tax threshold rises, maybe even as high as $200 million, with the new CBA that will hopefully be signed after 2016.Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-31993057118691755042015-09-20T20:09:39.620-04:002015-09-20T20:09:39.620-04:00My problem is with Hal and Cashman, not a big fan ...My problem is with Hal and Cashman, not a big fan of Girardi but he is the least of my concerns. The schmucks at the top are the guys I have issues with.Ken Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248552174229519871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-32629002927429858092015-09-20T19:00:17.638-04:002015-09-20T19:00:17.638-04:00Aren't you giving Hal the short end of the sti...Aren't you giving Hal the short end of the stick a little bit Hans? He had the opportunity to get under the luxury tax threshold a couple times and allowed Cashman to sign players. Prior to the 2009 season they were under and went and signed Teix, Sabathia and Burnett. After the 2013 season, he had another chance and allowed Cashman to sign Ellsbury, McCann, and Tanaka. The only problem I have with Hal is him being unwilling to eat salary. My problem is more with Cashman and Girardi then it is with Hal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687487174545518045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-75834428563082656542015-09-20T14:10:04.551-04:002015-09-20T14:10:04.551-04:00Burch don't buy into it. The guy is a cheap as...Burch don't buy into it. The guy is a cheap ass bastardKen Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248552174229519871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-88995152039953271662015-09-20T11:20:25.214-04:002015-09-20T11:20:25.214-04:00I have always read that the push to get under the ...I have always read that the push to get under the luxury tax was a one season thing to reset all the taxes and such. You only have to stay under for one season before you have to pay 0% tax again the next season. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-89283790386011950362015-09-19T14:53:16.830-04:002015-09-19T14:53:16.830-04:00Which is my point. Once the Coupon Clipper gets th...Which is my point. Once the Coupon Clipper gets this team out of the tax threshold he will not visit it again buy adding payroll. You know have the two big NY market teams that are tightwadsKen Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248552174229519871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-12233965896957897122015-09-19T13:22:25.831-04:002015-09-19T13:22:25.831-04:00Without actually looking it up that looks like abo...Without actually looking it up that looks like about a $150 million payroll.... tops... and that's if we get raped in arbitration.Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-55250695491274163882015-09-19T13:07:43.378-04:002015-09-19T13:07:43.378-04:00You're forgetting our budget is like the MetsYou're forgetting our budget is like the Mets Ken Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248552174229519871noreply@blogger.com