Yankees Offseason Thread

[hunt]

okay, i've never seen him post white sox before this year but i'll take you people's word for it.
but he sure didn't post about them nearly as much as he does now.

whatever.

[MURP]

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/nyy/ballpark/groundrules.jsp

[DH]

Fred, if you're referencing me on the "Yankees still suck" comment, you need to check my posts. I said numerous times that Damon makes the Yankees better and puts them above the Sox in the East. But, to overlook the trouble they have at starting pitching is just something you can't do. Look at the past few WS winners - even the Yankees from 96 on..they all had quality pitching. This Yankee team does not, and until a team proves that you can win a WS with a mediocre staff, I won't buy into it.

[hunt]

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/nyy/ballpark/groundrules.jsp

even if left center really is 399, that 390-420 area in fenway is brutal. http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/bos/ballpark/facts.jsp
damon is an upgrade at cf for the yanks...both offensively & defensively.
is anyone here arguing that point?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Who's in the Mets starting rotation again besides Pedro?

Do you really think the Mets have a much better pitching staff than the Yankees?  I'd say not.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

What I'm saying is that speaking of pitchers that don't scare anyone anymore and are past their best years....

The Mets have 2 of those guys.  Then, they have a guy that has flopped pretty bad in Benson.  They also have no setup man whatsoever.  I just don't think a Mets fan should be knocking the Yankees' pitching.  Both teams have some good players and also some holes.

[DH]

Who's arguing the Mets here? But you asked so I'll answer...

Pedro>Johnson
Glavine<Mussina
Benson=Pavano
Trachsel=Chacon
Zambrano/Seo<Small

I like the Mets staff. I don't love it, but I think it's decent. But again, why are the Mets being brought up here?

[DH]

I just don't think a Mets fan should be knocking the Yankees' pitching.

So going on this logic, only White Sox fans should be allowed to critique other teams? And how do we have pages and pages of criticisms of other teams moves knowing that most of the posters here are Phillies fans?

[hunt]

But again, why are the Mets being brought up here?

agreed...get lost.

and the same goes for the white sox.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I just don't think a Mets fan should be knocking the Yankees' pitching.

So going on this logic, only White Sox fans should be allowed to critique other teams? And how do we have pages and pages of criticisms of other teams moves knowing that most of the posters here are Phillies fans?

All I'm saying is that you're sitting there crying out to everyone who will listen about how awesome the Mets are going to be, but you say the Yankees aren't going to be as good because of their pitching.

That makes no sense, because the Yankees pitching is along the same lines as the Mets.

[Sgt PSN]

This is the gayest argument ever.  But it's making me laugh so please continue. 

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

This is the gayest argument ever.

I contend that you and chuggie fighting over the last wine cooler at the KC tailgate was more gayer.

[DH]

I said the Mets should win the NL East. Can you argue that?

Re-read my posts brother. I've stated on mulitple occasions that signing Damon makes the Yankees a better team and the favorite in the AL East. But, I don't think they have the staff to win a WS, and in the Bronx, that's what matters.

[BigEd76]

ESPN pointed out that everyone in the Yankees lineup except for Cano is making at least $10M this year.  Insane...

[ice grillin you]

ESPN pointed out that everyone in the Yankees lineup except for Cano is making at least $10M this year

thats why they wont win ever again...you cant buy championships in baseball...playoff berths sure can get expensive though