Yeah, weren't we all. And, why should I be left out of the long line of Soshers genuflecting in your general direction for your early pessimism about the Astors. They have really taken me by surprise by collapsing in front of our eyes.You were MUCH younger then.
Happy birthday. 0)
This sounds a lot like how everyone was saying last week how the Astros were so dominant and would crush the Yankees, who weren't that good. And the week before how Cleveland was a far better team and would easily beat them, and the Yaknees weren't that good. I'm tired of hearing that kind of talk.the dodgers will crush either team. Kershaw will dominate, Bellinger, Puig, and Seager will go crazy in the WS. Fuck the Yankees, they arent this good
Yeah - but O'Connell was in-house.They are more GMs who helped the cause. O'Connell's mistakes pale to those who helped Gabe Paul.
Now don't go all soft on us, Norm. F**k 'em all.Well they are not that good. Not over 162 games. But they are built for the short series playoffs. Power hitters, just enough front line starting pitching, and an insane bullpen. Best team in baseball? No. Best team for the playoffs? Looks that way. Credit to Cashman for figuring out the system.
Well have a nice Birthday anyway!I was having a really nice birthday until this game went to hell in a handbasket. In 2004, Big Papi won two games on my birthday. That was better.
Well I don’t know if it’s luck that they drafted & developed talent, got Gregorious and Starlin, and traded for two of the best bullpen arms available at the deadline.This past winter they gave Chapman the largest contract for a closer in history. They still have a bloated payroll with underperforming vets (Ellsbury) they just got super lucky their young talent developed overnight.
Severino, Otani, Gray, Tanaka, and they have a couple studs who can slide in the 5 spot.The problem for the Yankees over the next few years is probably starting pitching. What are they going to get from CC? Is Pineda ever going to stay healthy and figure it out? Sonny Gray was a great addition given he’s not a free agent until 2020, but his FIP this year was near 4 and he has health issues of his own.
Otani’s going to be busy pitching for the Sox!Severino, Otani, Gray, Tanaka, and they have a couple studs who can slide in the 5 spot
Doesn't Tanaka have an opt out after this season?Severino, Otani, Gray, Tanaka, and they have a couple studs who can slide in the 5 spot.
He does. But it is a mystery what he does.Doesn't Tanaka have an opt out after this season?
They were the one organization with the questionable ethics to embrace Chapman when his abuse rap enabled them to cynically buy low, then sell high to the not-quite-as-contemptible Cubs, then double down on their evil by throwing crazy cash at him.They handled Chapman well. They traded him for assets then got him rightback, recognizing that bullpen is where you spend when you have a 90 win team.
Looks like he has 3/67 left. I think he'll opt out. And I wouldn't be surprised if the Yankees give him a new deal.He does. But it is a mystery what he does.
Do you think with his shaky season and suspect elbow someone will pony up a megadeal for him? What he is doing this postseason is probably pushing him more towards opting out, but I wouldn't have been so sure on Sept. 30th.
He does.Doesn't Tanaka have an opt out after this season?
Yeah, I think he may too, but it just isn't exactly a clear cut situation as other opt-out situations have been.Looks like he has 3/67 left. I think he'll opt out. And I wouldn't be surprised if the Yankees give him a new deal.
This is a fantastic summaryThey were the one organization with the questionable ethics to embrace Chapman when his abuse rap enabled them to cynically buy low, then sell high to the not-quite-as-contemptible Cubs, then double down on their evil by throwing crazy cash at him.
When in doubt, seize the moral high ground.
It's certainly not. I'm sure he has a level of comfort and would probably prefer staying with the Yankees.Yeah, I think he may too, but it just isn't exactly a clear cut situation as other opt-out situations have been.
Astros won two 2-1 games... game 1 was pretty dominant, but game 2 could have gone either way. Yankees outscored the Astros 19-5 in the Bronx.Meh, both teams are holding serve. This is going 7.
Much better. I have much to learn.They were the one organization with the questionable ethics to embrace Chapman when his abuse rap enabled them to cynically buy low, then sell high to the not-quite-as-contemptible Cubs, then double down on their evil by throwing crazy cash at him.
When in doubt, seize the moral high ground.
It's actually exactly a holding serve type of series so far.Astros won two 2-1 games... game 1 was pretty dominant, but game 2 could have gone either way. Yankees outscored the Astros 19-5 in the Bronx.
this isn't quite a holding serve type of series.
Fine.Astros won two 2-1 games... game 1 was pretty dominant, but game 2 could have gone either way. Yankees outscored the Astros 19-5 in the Bronx.
this isn't quite a holding serve type of series.
I mean, yes & no.It's actually exactly a holding serve type of series so far.
There is a saying. The saying is that momentum is only as good as the next day's starter.Meh, both teams are holding serve. This is going 7.
Only if we trade Porcello and Fister to the MFY on the off day.But can the Astros actually score in this series finally?
Cubs are giving them a run for their money at .160worst-ever batting average in a best-of-seven series is .142, by the 1966 Dodgers in the World Series. Astros now batting .147 in the ALCS
Tanaka's elbow is pretty damned good, so much so that I wish I'd tried PRP for my damned knee instead of scheduling surgery. He's a wonder.suspect elbow
My husband just came in and told me about it and I started screaming at him for his insensitivity. He has retreated to his den, closing the door behind him. Why did David have to do that, dammit?Also, Big Papi imitating the Sterling Yankees victory bit is going to make me puke for real. And he did it twice.
You're a little ray of sunshine, you are, you are.This is going 7