A-mess

Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees have agreed to the outline of a $275 million, 10-year contract, a deal that potentially would allow him to earn millions more if he sets the career home run record.The amount of the guaranteed money was revealed by a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been finalized. A-Rod met Wednesday in Tampa, Fla., with the Steinbrenner brothers but the parameters of the deal were set in place last weekend.
"Yeah, I could say that," Yankees senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner said. "The meeting was a final get-together. He wanted to make sure myself and my brother knew that he was sincere and serious."
The Yankees still must draft the agreement with Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras.(source)

I cant believe this.

The steinbrenner brothers within the first 2 months of running the organization not only did they make fools out of themselves their making the Yankees look like a classless team.

Once you say something you have to stick with it.If you say your don't want

A-Hole back if he opts out.then mean what you say.

we cant have this team be run by a bunch of monkeys spending daddy's money.

I know that in the regular season I'm going to be tempted to route for Alex cause hes probably going to win us some games.But we all know whats going to happen once October hits...lets see if we could win without this bum because we all know that we can rely on his sub .100 BA in the playoffs.

It doesn't make sense to route against somebody on your team cause your not actually routing for an individual your routing for your TEAM and by routing against your routing against your team and that doesn't make much sense. so i guess what i will do is route for the Yankees and not for Alex. if he ends up helping the Yankees that's great if not then i will boo the hell out of him.

Derek Jeter the tax cheater

New York state tax officials want Derek Jeter to pay hundreds of thousands -- possibly even millions of dollars -- in back taxes and interest for the years 2001 to 2003, when he claimed Florida residency despite spending the bulk of his time in New York.
An administrative judge's ruling shows that Jeter has claimed Florida residency since 1994. New York state isn't going back that far, but it does want it's cut from Jeter's check from after be bought a $13 million apartment in Manhattan. Jeter made $34 million in salary from 2001 through 2003 and likely millions more in endorsements.
Source: FOXNews.com

Unless there is some kind of mix up, Derek jeter did a big no no . never screw with the government. I know this whole story doesn't sound like something the captain would do but i guess hes not as much of a saint as everybody makes him out to be. First the whole herpes thing now hes screwing around with taxes.Maybe that's why he sucked this year in the post season,he was probably thinking about the extra $$ he made and how hes going to spend it on his next super model girlfriend. Jete I'm just messing with you and i love you just keep it clean

If this happens Im going to be sick

Alex Rodriguez-3B- Yankees
Nov. 14 - 4:25 pm et
Alex Rodriguez confirmed on his website that he's hopeful of remaining with the Yankees.
"After spending time with (wife) Cynthia and my family over these last few weeks, it became clear to me that I needed to make an attempt to engage the Yankees regarding my future with the organization," A-Rod says in a statement. "Prior to entering into serious negotiations with other clubs, I wanted the opportunity to share my thoughts directly with Yankees' ownership. We know there are other opportunities for us, but Cynthia and I have a foundation with the club that has brought us comfort, stability and happiness. As a result, I reached out to the Yankees through mutual friends and conveyed that message. ... During these healthy discussions, both sides were able to share honest feelings and hopes with one another, and we expect to continue this dialogue with the Yankees over the next few days." So, A-Rod wants this and all indications are that the Yankees do as well. This might be wrapped up by the end of the week.
Source: ARod.com

If this happens I'm going to be sick. I officially burned bridges with arod. if he comes back i will not route for him.I will not feel bad for him. If he helps the organization the team that would be great but until he wins us a title Arod is a dog in my books

Lowell is NOT the answer

According to RotoWorld the Yankees are showing interest in free agent 3rd baseman Mike Lowell.I hope the only reason they are expressing interest is just to drive up the price for the red socks.If you look at this guys numbers before he came to Boston, his last couple of years on Florida , He was a washed up has been. If you look at his numbers this season outside fenway his numbers were just barley pedestrian. His swing and his power are tailor made for fenway. In Yankee stadium most of his Green Monster shots are caught. This is not the answer. The yanx can do allot better.

MO & PO PLEASE DONT GO

Reports are stating that Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera will not be signed by the deadline. I think this has disaster written all over it. At all costs The Yankees must Retain these guys. they are the glue that keeps this team going. there is nothing more important than a world class closer and a catcher that just so happens to be the most productive catcher in the league for the last decade.We must bring these guys back Evan if it means giving them an extra year . I could picture it now Posada in a mets uniform and Mariano in a dodger uniform. uccchhhh. I'm repulsed thinking about it. If cash lets any of these guys walk he MUST be fired.

Instant Replay?

Recently the general managers voted 25 to 5 in favor of instant replay.Personally I hate the idea of a computer determining the outcome of a baseball game not only does it tarnish the sacred game of baseball .In my and every other Yankee fans opinion it hurts the Yankees tremendously. Whenever the Yankees won in the late ninety's etc.. in almost every series they won they received a little help from miss calls from the umpires. Call it luck call it mystique call it help from the baseball g-ds.Call what you want but whenever the Yankees won something along those lines happened.If Major League Baseball incorporates instant replay it removes that element of the game. And in some ways it modernizes baseball in a tacky sort of way. I just cant put my finger on it but it rubs me the wrong way.

I'm sure all the mets fans will be pro it and my fellow Yankee fans will be for it but i could be wrong.

THE CRUSHIN RUSSIAN

Kevin Kouzmanoff

The Padres have a third base prospect by the name of Chase Headley who may make Kevin Kouzmanoff a trading chip this off-season. If im the yankees i desperatley pursue him.
Would the Padres be interested in a package of Alan Horne, Kyle Farnsworth, Brett Gardner and a ton of cash (to pay for Farnsworth) in exchange for Kouzmanoff?
Maybe, or, maybe not? But, if the Yankees proposed a deal like that the Padres wouldnt see it as an insult - it would be a way to get negotiations going
Kevin Kouzmanoff will be turning 26-years old. He bats right and has pop. I understand that his defense at third is not great - but, he's not terrible either. The Yankees could do a lot worse at the hot corner next year than Kouzmanoff.
Maybe, instead of Alan Horne, Kyle Farnsworth, Brett Gardner and cash, it would cost the Yankees Tyler Clippard, Kyle Farnsworth, Josue Calzado, and cash for Kouzmanoff? If I'm the Yankees, I would have to consider that one too.
Heck, I'd even throw in Kei Igawa for free!
But, I'm not the G.M. of the team. It's up to Brian Cashman to try and work out these types of deals. The question is: Will he?
If im the yanks and im not getting Cabrera or Beltre Then I Definatley pursue this.
Exerps of this post was from waswatching.com Thanx

Were the yankees sleeping?

Phillies acquire Lidge in five-player trade
Phillies acquire RHP Brad Lidge and infielder Eric Bruntlett from the Astros for outfielder Michael Bourn, RHP Geoff Geary and third baseman Mike Costanzo.
We're not at all impressed with Ed Wade's first move as Houston's GM. Bourn could have a long career as a fair regular, but he's basically another Willy Taveras for the Astros. If Lidge's arrival in Philadelphia results in Brett Myers' return to the rotation, this could be a big winner for Pat Gillick. Geary is an average middle reliever and Costanzo's a long shot to have a career, so this basically boils down to Lidge for Bourn. Lidge is only under control for one more year, so it's not a huge slam dunk. Still, turning Myers back into a starter gives the Phillies a bigger rotation upgrade than they possibly could have picked up in free agency. Nov. 7 - 10:56 pm et



If Brad lidge was available for a deal that involved a 4th OF a middle of the line reliever and and a marginal prospect. Why the hell didnt the yankees make a push for him? This is an area where they need to improve and lidge would have turned the yankee bulpen to a dominant one.



I'll tell you one thing At least the mets get screwed.

Arbitration-Rod

I stole this from MLBTRADERUMORS.COM.

I Thought you might enjoy it.

Will Carroll of Baseball Prospectus tell us not to expect the Yankees to offer arbitration with Alex Rodriguez and Scott Boras. However, Brian Cashman told Joel Sherman "of course" the Yankees would offer it, because of the two draft picks involved.
Sherman notes that there's a "very slim possibility" of Rodriguez accepting, and then getting a $30-40MM one-year contract as a result of the hearing. He adds that A-Rod would lose his no-trade clause in this scenario. This would be a great scenario for the Yankees. Rodriguez on any kind of one-year commitment is a sweet deal, and he'd be very trade-able. One year, $40MM is a lot easier to stomach for any team than 10 years, $300MM.
If they do offer arbitration and A-Rod declines (the most likely scenario), the Yankees will hope for one of the teams picking 16th-30th in next June's draft to sign him. That could be the Cubs, Tigers, Mets, Angels, or Red Sox. In those cases the Yankees get that team's first-round pick. On the flip side, it would not be preferred if the Dodgers, Giants, or any other team picking 1st-15th signs him. Those picks are protected.
Interesting A-Rod side note: one GM surveyed by Jerry Crasnick predicted A-Rod would end up with the Orioles.
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Dont worry about Andy, he's no Arod

Recently Andy pettitte has declined his option for the 08 campaign. Yankee fans have nothing to worry about. He reiterated the fact that If he isn't coming back to NY then hes retiring. He said that all he needs is a little more time to decide if he has what it takes to put his body through the wear and tear of a full season.Last year he was in the same position and he came back. Lets just hope that the departure of Torre doesn't effect his decision.

The Backup catcher

Usually the backup catcher is an afterthought. Whoever the Yankees pick up everybody just seems to swallow the pill. Whether its will Nieves or Sal Fasano or John flarity, Tod Greene . The list goes on and on. Theres no reason for this. If your payroll year in and year out is going to be at the 200 million dollar mark Then every spot on your roster better be the best money can buy. In this case the Yankees should be targeting guys like Greg zaun or Jason Laure Or even Mike piazza (let him play a little first a little DH and catch once a week.)There are guys out there that would do SO much better than what they have been getting out of that position.Which is close to nothing.No offense to Jose Molina but in my books that's not good enough. Maybe for any other team but the yanx especially for the amount of money they spend.

Keep it clean please

Thank you for your support . with that being said i gotta tell you a couple of things. I agreed with Google(This Blog is powered by Google)that this blog is going to be a "clean" blog So everybody who posts in this blog Myself included have to keep it clean otherwise they will throw me off (nobody wants that).when i made this blog i created it as a "blog viewed by everyone" by doing that they will be putting advertisements on it. so sorry but its a must
Whoever has a screen name that isn't proper please change it. (if it was up to me leave it but unfortunately its not)

I'm sorry for the inconvenience but it must be done.

Crede In Pinstripes??

Buster onley is reporting that the yankees and the white sox are in serious conversations about a trade that has Damon going to chi-town for Joe crede who would man 3rd base for the yanx.
Crede is coming off back surgery and we all know hes no arod.But he is a wizard in the field and he has 30 hr potential.(btw if you check one of my old posts i mentioned crede's name before anybody so ha.)Im not thrilled about this trade but He already won a title for the white sox so he has experience and he fits the joe girardi bill.Hes a gritty S.O.B which makes him an instant fan favorite.(whoever would be replacing arod would be a fan fav)They could find a better guy than crede but then again they could find a guy allot worse.But if there is any possible way to get Miguel cabrera you got to go for it because he is a long term option and crede is just a stopgap.

The importance of the 4th outfielder

Damon would fill that role perfectly.But I dont think that he would be ok with that,He is going to want to get at least 500 at bats. and with the yanx picking up abreu's option there is a log jam in the outfield. I am assuming that the yanx are going to trade either melky , abreu or damon in any kind of deal. Once we do that They probably would sign one of the free agent center fielders.
Then we need a 4th outfielder type of guy on the bench if A-JAX or Brett Gardner isnt ready then maybe the yanx should consider bringing somebody like Corey Paterson or somebody like that.

Miguel cabrera and johan santana

Rumors are rumbling in the Bronx. yankee sources are reporting that the yankees are expressing interest in johan and cabrera.In order to get these players the yanx would have to give up a kings ransom. But out of all teams the yanx deffinatley have the chips to swing those deals.without giving up joba and hughes. For johan the yanx could easily package the likes of kennedy melky and tobata and minisota would for sure consider that. and for cabrera we could package something like A-jax, gardner and ohlendorf or whoever they want and they also would consider.If they would ask for joba or hughes we definatley must consider in the the johan deal for sure.
The difference between the yanx and the bosox the past couple of years is josh beckett thats why we must get johan. its a must. at all costs.

Arod has no class

Recently buster olney reported that arod said the only way he would negotiate with the yankees is if the yankees would give him a 350 milloin dollar extension. Is this guy for real??is he mental?? by him saying that it shows he had no intention on coming back he wanted to slap them in the face with that asking price.This guy just makes me sicker and sicker every day. I know its not nice to route against somebody and its not the right way to wish somebody does bad. But hes making it too easy for me to hate him.

Girardi Dons #27

The fact that Girardi is wearing number 27 makes me giddy. This number with out a doubt in my mind no matter what anybody says is to show the world he wants that highly covetted 27th title, And that he thinks hes going to bring the championship back where in belongs. Right here in New York. Way to go Joe I like where your heads at.......

The Importance Of MO

The yankees cannot afford to lose probably their most powerfull weapon over the last 10 years. Bottom line is that without Mo who knows where the franchise would be .(probably still with only 22 titles) Im going to make this post short and sweet. If Mo wants the world you give it to him, Whatever it takes.

If I was the GM

For all you people who think That The baseball season doesent start for another 6 months I couldent disagree with you more.
Hot stove is where it all begins. everybody speculates where everybody is going to end up and how there team should address there problems.
Well If I were Gm this is where I begin. I package Wang and Abreu and any non pitching prospect to the Twins for JOHAN. The yankees would probably have to pay most of abreu's salary but to be honest who the hell cares your getting Johan. This makes sense for Min bec they know santana is going to walk after the season and they mine as well get a stud young pitcher in wang.Abreu would make up for the bat of Hunter,
With that being said the Yanks Desperatley need A right Hand power bat.
After Disscusions with many people I think you got to go after Andrew Jones< It was recently brought to my attention thanks to MAX NESSER (mlbtransactions.com)That on andrews worst possible year He still was if not the same but better than Rowand and Hunter on there career year. Its a no brainer.
Im assuming pettitte will be back, Now the rotation looks like this
1-Johan 2-Joba 3-Pettite 4-Hughes 5-kennedy now thats mouth watering.
granted we need bullpen help even after assuming Mo will be back. which means we go all out for cordero(i think hes available)As for third base this is a very touchy thing. Personally I am interested in a couple of people that nobody seams to be mentioning. Joe Crede (even after back surgery) Morgan ensberg even though hes very inconsistent. These 2 guys have 30 hr power potential and are solid defensivley esspecially Crede. But I wouldent be against Lowell Or even if they can swing a deal for scott rolen for Damon or even a guy like Edwin Encarnacion.

Its going to be a fun Hot stove this year. I just hope that cashman dosent screw it up

Life without A-Rod

now that the dust is starting to settle and we can look at the yankee situation with out arod Im pretty confident to say that next year is going to have the late 90's feel. Ever since the yanx signed Moose (it was a great signing)they have been obsessed with bringing the best guy available to the team .can you blame them?? whether it was giambi or sheffield ,Matsui, Randy,Abreu, etc... the list keeps going.As a yankee fan you get excited when you see them bringing in one big name after the next..Now that we FINALLY realize that you dont win with a good team on paper, You always win (with a couple of exeptions )when you have a groupe of youth from the system with a sprinkle here and there of a veteran. Thats what always works.Just look at the the past 10 years with exception to the 2001 d-backs that was the combo that won.
Im confident that the new Yankee facelifted team which is injected with a refreshing youthfull core and veteran here and there(its a bonus if there from our system)I think that is the recipe for success .
The New yankee team is reminicent to the Old yankee team.The yankee team the won,the yankee team that almost every team tries to modell them self after.

ALL I have to say is its about damn time.

Girardi the next yankee skipper

Finally some good news in yankees camp.Reports are stating that the yanx have offered girardi the job,Details werent stated.

I love this move and everything about it. This ensures Mariano and posada (I think).
posadas former mentor and mo's former battery mate.

Tony pena said that he would gladly take on a bench coach gig which is also a positive thing.
I hope bowa follows in his direction.as for Kevin Long It makes no difference to me.

A dark day for the yanx

The red Sox aren't only a win now team.suddenly their a youthful talented juggernaut. As a Yankee fan I'm literally frightened to play in the same division as this almost dynasty bosox club.HEY HANK HEY HAL WAKE UP.Its time for a monster off season otherwise its going to be a long 2008 campaign.

A-ROD=A-HOLE

A-rod just did the stupidest thing possible.Obviously a-rod isn't as interested in winning as he says.cause the Yanx are the best situation to win on a year in year out basis. Hes a money hungry animal.Even if the Yanx for whatever reason sign him I official turned from the biggest a-rod supporter to the biggest a-rod hater.Screw you a-rod I hope you sign with whatever team is willing to pay you your lunch money.and bat a .111 in the playoffs for them...A-ROD I HATE YOU your a fake a fraud and just a degenerate no good scumbag.....................

WE NEED GIRARDI

Ive been reading in blogs that the new Steinbrener duo has been impressed with Mattinglys interview all I have to say NOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Mattingly is a great guy but Hes just not a winner. Girardi works for me hes got the spunk that Mattingly lacks plus hes a former manager of the year. try and match that Donny baseball. If for some reason Pena gets the job the jury is still out on him even though he had success with the royals one year and won the award.He still was under 500 as a manager. granted they sucked but still.

Joe Im shocked

In a shocking turn of events Torre turns down a 1 year 5 mil dollar deal with incentives for a possible 8 mill. I cant believe he said no.The only reason I could think of is he felt disrespected.on the 1 year offer..In my mind this is a good thing..Its time to turn the page .

Thank you Joe for all that you've done for this organization but at the same time don't let the door hit you on the way out....
In the words of Michael Kay SEEYAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE JOE TORRE STORY

What do you think concerning our skipper Joe. Should he stay or should he go? (that rhymed)....any way I think its time to move on .Because the combo of young up and coming pitching studs and Joe just down right scares me. But if him not being here causes Posada and Mo to leave then you must bring him back for a 1 year farewell tour win or lose its his last year........what do you think?

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