quarter23cd Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 You questioning teh awesomeness of my sub-head's strength?!?!!?!?!??Not at all. Hypothetically, how much would one have to pay in order to get their favorite team's name inserted up there? Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 Division rivals? PFFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I think I may have to have one of these. Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 NEW YORK (AP) -- With his New York Yankees struggling, George Steinbrenner says Joe Torre is safe for now, general manager Brian Cashman "is on a big hook" and Jason Giambi "should have kept his mouth shut." In a rare interview Thursday night from his office in Tampa, Fla., the Boss praised Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter and said he was encouraged by the Yankees' performance this week in taking two out of three games from AL East-leading Boston. Cashman, given increased duties when he re-signed after the 2005 season, is apparently being held largely responsible for the team's play. "He's on a big hook," a spirited Steinbrenner said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "He wanted sole authority. He got it. Now he's got to deliver." New York entered Friday 21-24 and trailed the Red Sox by 9 1/2 games. "We hope we have turned it around," Steinbrenner said emphatically. "We just have to get out there and compete, compete hard, and win." Torre, Steinbrenner's manager since 1996, appears to be safe for now. "We are not considering a change," Steinbrenner said. Steinbrenner was less generous toward Giambi, whose recent comments to USA Today that he was "wrong for doing that stuff" were interpreted by some as an admission of steroid use. Giambi told a federal grand jury that he used steroids from 2001-3 and human growth hormone in 2003, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Giambi was called into the commissioner's office Wednesday to discuss his remarks. "He should have kept his mouth shut," Steinbrenner said. "The matter is in the hands of the baseball commissioner." Commissioner Bud Selig likely will decide within two weeks whether to discipline Giambi. On another topic, Steinbrenner said he was impressed with Torre's bench coach, ex-Yankees great Don Mattingly, and that he "could possibly" become manager someday. "Mattingly is a good one," Steinbrenner said. "He is very thorough guy. He understands what it is to be a Yankee." Steinbrenner is counting on Clemens to be a part of a Yankees' comeback. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner agreed to a $28 million, one-year contract with the Yankees on May 6 and will rejoin the team next week or the week after. Steinbrenner says the 44-year-old right-hander brings "a winning attitude." "I think Roger is capable of sparking the team," he said. "He is a veteran and will bring stability. I am happy he is coming back. I love him." Steinbrenner felt the Rocket needed at least one more minor league start to sharpen his stuff, and Clemens likely will pitch in a Triple-A game next week. That could put the seven-time Cy Young Award winner on track to return to the majors in Fenway Park next weekend against his old original team. The owner also lavished praise on Pettitte, who left the Yankees after the 2003 season and pitched alongside Clemens in Houston before rejoining the Yankees this season. "He's a real gutsy guy," Steinbrenner said. "We are happy he is back with us." Steinbrenner also is pleased with Jeter, who this week passed Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio and moved into fifth place on the Yankees' career hits list. "Jeter is a real Yankee," he said. Steinbrenner bought the team in 1973 and has presided over six world championships and 10 pennants while building the Yankees franchise into the most lucrative in sports. He has been know to make generous donations through the team, most recently to Virginia Tech in the aftermath of last month's tragedy. The Yankees contributed $1 million to the school's "Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund" to assist the victims' families, and honored the victims before the Red Sox game on Wednesday night. Virginia Tech's president threw out the first pitch and the Yankees wore VT logos on their caps. "I feel very strongly about the young people," Steinbrenner said. "I feel so strongly about the teachers and the school, all the people affected by this. We wanted to help in the healing process." Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I think I may have to have one of these. What number is Hansack? I need to get one of these t-shirts Raja Bell (FIU Alum, no less) is rocking: Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 1. Carlos Beltr Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Either Julio Lugo had a long talk with the game balls pre-game concerning what they should do if hit foul within fielding range or Sammy Sosa is cocked. Link to post Share on other sites
c53x12 Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Playing Baltimore and Cinci didn't hurt, either.Baltimore took 2 out of 3 from the Nats, but Cincy and Florida definitely rolled over for them. And St. Louis last night. Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Just what exactly is a "real Yankee"? Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Just what exactly is a "real Yankee"?A "real" Yankee has a strut/swagger and/or gaze/glint in his eye that screams "I am a Yankee. I am of success." It's an intangible quality, really. But it's a quality nonetheless. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 NEW YORK (AP) -- With his New York Yankees struggling, George Steinbrenner says Joe Torre is safe for now, general manager Brian Cashman "is on a big hook" and Jason Giambi "should have kept his mouth shut." In a rare interview Thursday night from his office in Tampa, Fla., the Boss praised... huh. and here i thought steinbrenner wasn't even lucid! Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 And in today's Rocky Mountain News owner Charlie Montfort decried his believe that people (fans) just need to have a little more patience. Right. He said there is no way they would even consider selling. Fans have been calling for them to sell the team for awhile now for many reasons. The brother's Montford even rewarded the GM (Dan O'Dowd) and manager Clint Hurdle with 2 year extensions on Opening Day. Talk about inept. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 1. Carlos Beltr Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 With the Indians just rolling, winning every which way, it Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I agree with all of that, except for the apparent defense of HR (who was a complete idiot). The Steve Phillips bit is especially on target. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 http://clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com/200...ot-tonight.htmlExcellent editorial.Wow. Yes, yes it is. I agree with all of that, except for the apparent defense of HR (who was a complete idiot).Yeah, I never cared much for Reynolds ... but though I couldn't stomach him, the new crew makes him look great by comparison. I was never an every-night viewer, but I probably watched this show two or three times a week back in the day. Since Phillips arrived, I doubt I've watched it two or three times this year. Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 All I can say is that it is sweet to see the Mets top of the NL East and the Yanks second bottom of the AL East. It just is. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 All I can say is that it is sweet to see the Mets top of the NL East and the Yanks second bottom of the AL East. It just is. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I hate the Mets. The Mets fans at the game last night were so freaking rude one of them tried to start a fight with my friends and I. I'm sorry, but the Mets fans that live in Florida are the worst fans in the world. When the Mets sucked there weren't this many, but now that they are good they take over the stadium. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 i thought red sox fans were the worst? Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 i thought red sox fans were the worst? Red Sox fans are the worst on the internets, Mets fans are the worst in person. Duh. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Red Sox fans are the worst on the internets, Mets fans are the worst in person. Duh.i thought Philly fans were the worst in person. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 i thought Philly fans were the worst in person. Phillies and Mets fans are equally the worst. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Phillies and Mets fans are equally the worst.have you ever encountered yankees fans? Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Everyone knows that the worst baseball fans are as follows: 1. Yankees 2. Red Sox3. Phillies4. Cubs5. Mets Best fans:1. Tigers That is all. Link to post Share on other sites
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