2008 New York Yankees

Reaper329 · 07-23-2008, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Trauma1

Manny is, and always will be the ultimate yankee killer. He absolutely OWNS the yanks when playing them over his career in both cleveland and boston. I love it.

Don't underestimate the sox. We've been playing without ortiz for quite some time. Our offense (which is already on of the best in baseball) gets a HUGE boost with papi back.

I agree, Manny is the killer, however from year to year you never know that you will get. Hell look at Sidney Ponson, that is a prime example.

Regarding Sexson, I think at league minimum with some decent pop and good D, he is worth it. He wont win a championship for anyone, but I dont think he will derail the yanks

Also, you cannot underestimate the Sox, they are the champs till someone knocks them off. I still say if they play solid the division is theirs, and I think the Rays will be distant 3rd as the year closes. The yanks will get the wild card, and then lets see. If Moose continues to pitch well, and Joba still hasnt given up more than 3 runs in a start, we are in good shape. Pettite will still give you a solid start 65% of the time, and then you start to fill in from there.

**OCCFan023** · 07-23-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Trauma1

Manny is, and always will be the ultimate yankee killer. He absolutely OWNS the yanks when playing them over his career in both cleveland and boston. I love it.

Don't underestimate the sox. We've been playing without ortiz for quite some time. Our offense (which is already on of the best in baseball) gets a HUGE boost with papi back.

Can't argue with what Manny has done against the Yanks, he truly steps his game up to an absurd level when hes playing us. Hmm runner on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs and were up by 1? Yea first base is open, you walk him Joe (sorry still harboring intense emotions from that game earlier on ahah)

Papi has been out a long time, I am anxiously awaiting to see if it helps him with the added rest (since the "Jet Lag" had him at like a .097 ba in the beginning of the season).

I want Wang back.

**Heat Miser** · 07-23-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Fastone

The best 2nd half team in baseball appears to be picking up steam, watch out.

**OCCFan023** · 07-23-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Trauma1

Just some friendly rivalry smack talking pics!

But John, I do agree that the Soxs are a very talented team. Talented enough to get to the ALCS.... where the next picture will be the front of the NY Post shortly there after:

god I love sports rivalries.

Oh and dude, my Broncos at your Patriots October 20th. I am going to get a hold of some tickets, drive up, and rock my Cutler jersey! Can't wait.

**Heat Miser** · 07-23-2008, 09:52 AM

26 WSC is all that need ever be said. Sorry.

RedSox are a great team for the last several years. The Yankees are a dynasty in every sense of the word. If the Yankees never make it again it will take until most of you have grandchildren before the RedSox can come close to the achievement of the Yankees.

But don't be discouraged. "There's a chance!"

Fastone · 07-23-2008, 02:10 PM

I firmly believe that come the end of the season, we'll have a lot to talk about however, I also think that the Rays aren't going anywhere and it will be a 3 team race. As much as Red Sox fans won't admit, their big boys are getting a little long in the tooth as well.

Reaper329 · 07-25-2008, 08:44 PM

just announced that the yanks and pirates made a deal for Nady and Marte for 4 prospects.

good deal for the yanks, as they get a solid corner outfielder and a lefty specialist in the penn to help farnsworth get to mo.

Fastone · 07-25-2008, 10:14 PM

I guess the Yankees can pitch when they want to. This is what they wanted Joba for.

Distilled Water · 07-26-2008, 10:34 AM

Damn Jaba came to play last night. I've never seen him is such command of his stuff as I did last night. Wow.

Fastone · 07-26-2008, 01:49 PM

A lot of folks were doubting that Joba would do much. MY thing was, he was pressed into a starting role in somewhat of an unorthodox fashion. He is now starting to feel comfortable in that role.
As an ex catcher that handled pitchers quite well, Joe Girardi obviously has a good feel for what would work. I'm still not sure why he loves Farnsworth so much but that's why he's where he is and I'm not.

Reaper329 · 07-26-2008, 09:02 PM

wow a good start with Pettite and now a deal on the horizon for Washburn. Though Washburn is not great by any means, he will eat innings

**Trauma1** · 07-27-2008, 11:52 PM

It was a pleasure watching the sox return the azz whoopin' today.

I think it's safe to say, Jon Lester has your number new york.

Reaper329 · 07-28-2008, 07:52 AM

Lester has pitched well, but also the yanks let him off the hook. Bases loaded and no outs? Not to take anything away from him, especially when Ponson is pitching batting practice out there.