MrRain422 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Also, once Torre sneezed so hard that it threw out Sammy Sosa's back. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 The curse, or something? Or because they have a pretty good team that is maybe one great player (pitcher or position) away from making a serious run at it?They're one great position player AND about three better-than-average starting pitchers from making a serious run at it. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 They're one great position player AND about three better-than-average starting pitchers from making a serious run at it. I'd argue they are much closer than you think. Zambrano, Lilly, and Hill are a pretty good 1-3, especially in the crappy NL Central. If they added one more great pitcher, you could make a case for them as the best team in the NL. Might still be able to next year, if they can work out the bullpen. That offense is potent when healthy. Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 The NY Times is reporting this morning that Joe Torre will not have his contract renewed as manager of the Yankees, but will be retained by the organization to act as a gargoyle on the roof of the new Yankee stadium. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 If that was today, awful lot of celebrating for a division series win, don't ya think? Just sayin. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I'd argue they are much closer than you think. Zambrano, Lilly, and Hill are a pretty good 1-3, especially in the crappy NL Central. If they added one more great pitcher, you could make a case for them as the best team in the NL. Might still be able to next year, if they can work out the bullpen. That offense is potent when healthy.They need better offensive production (and overall reliability) from the center and right field positions. You could argue that they have the personnel in the organization to make that happen right now, but it didn't really happen this year. I think they'd be smart to stick with their current infield for a while, though (Ramirez - Theriot - DeRosa - Lee). I don't really trust Lilly to have another year like he did this year. They need either one more superstar starter or two or three very respectable ones before I see them winning it all. After Marmol, that bullpen doesn't have much. On the other hand, they look poised to fight it out with the Brewers for division titles over the next several years. The Cardinals are done, the Reds never seem to get significantly better, the Astros are in decline, and the Pirates don't look like they'll ever venture far from the cellar. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I think Felix Pie will be solid in CF for a long time for them, and Jacque Jones isn't nearly as bad as a lot of people think, especially as a RFer. Bullpen is something that can fix itself if the team doesn't want to spend the money. I could see them representing the NL in the world series if they can get one more top of the line starter. Of course, they'll probably get swept by whichever studly AL team makes it. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 What the hell was Wedge thinking, trotting Joe Fucking Borowski out there last night? I know he's your closer and all, but the guy is a stiff. Betancourt was cruising ... was he lifted just to protect Borowski's ego? Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 yuphey, they wom, so that's all that metters Yankee go home Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Yankee go home Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 The Grand Canyon was created, not as is commonly believed, by Paul Bunyan dragging his axe behind him, but by Joe Torre's nose when he fell off his bike as a kid. Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 "They had the opportunities and they didn't do nothing with me," Rivera said, according to the Star-Ledger of Newark. "So we'll see what happens. ... This is a business. Nothing against the New York Yankees." True Yankee Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 That part about it being a business is true. I once rode in an elevator with Rivera (my wife and I were staying in the Yankee's team hotel in Baltimore) as he was heading over to Camden Yards, and the dude was carrying a briefcase. I'm pretty sure it was full of crackers. Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Kate, how you feel bout LaRussa managing da Yanks Link to post Share on other sites
P Dub Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Tony and Joe are close friends, and according to reports on espn radio, Tony told Joe that he wouldn't take that job. Would Pinella ask out of his contract in Chicago to return to the Bronx? Link to post Share on other sites
boywiththorninside Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Note: I'm not trying to mock or promote anything here. I just found it interesting to come across these two links/articles today. Brosius' recollection of the Christian influence on the '98 Yankees was news to me. My main memory of that team off the field is Jeter, Posada, Knoblauch and Shane Spencer having a run of the Manhattan clubs. I guess Brosius, Pettite and Chad Curtis had more influence on the team than I ever knew. Also, I know almost nothing about the Rockies, so this article was also news to me. I haven't been to church in awhile, but, if the Rockies win the whole thing, I'm going back. Also, I'd suggest the Yankees follow suit. Batting for Jesus - The Rockies "The team doesn't like to talk about it much Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 There's been a bunch of Red Sox players big on Jesus the the past few years, maybe longer. Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 There's been a bunch of Red Sox players big on Jesus the the past few years, maybe longer. Trot was definitely in this camp. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Trot was definitely in this camp.As is Tek, Wake, and I'm thinking the rest of the white dudes. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Not Youkilis. Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 As is Tek, Wake, and I'm thinking the rest of the white dudes. Drew and Schilling definitely. Youk's a Jimmy Eat World fan, right? And I don't see Beckett praying to anyone but himself. Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Trot was definitely in this camp. There were a ton a couple of years ago, but some have left. Timlin, Wakefield, Varitek, Schilling, Mirabelli, and Matt Clement are all pretty hardcore. But a couple of years ago they also had Trot, Bill Mueller, John Olerud, and a few others. Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Also, I know almost nothing about the Rockies, so this article was also news to me. I haven't been to church in awhile, but, if the Rockies win the whole thing, I'm going back. Also, I'd suggest the Yankees follow suit. That Rockies article is news to me too... Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 That would explain the dismal performance of the late '70s-early 80s Mets. The GM was Anton LaVey. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I mentioned a week or so ago that Matt Holliday answered the question: (sic) "What tunes do you listen to to get pumped for a game?" with "I don't listen to music." He then mentioned he liked to read the Bible before games. No knock here from me but I found it strange not because of the Bible comment but the music comment. Link to post Share on other sites
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