Green Jets & Ham Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 The race is tightening Joe Mauer - .346 Derek Jeter - .344 And don't discount the dark horse either, Robby Cano He's creeping up on enough AB's to qualify too, he'll be there soon, and he's hitting .338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloogy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Mauer better enjoy his life in the light this year. Jeter will overtake him eventually, and Cano might get enough at bats to make everyone realize his potential. I forgot, the Yankees have no farm system.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 If Jeter wins the batting title this season, I think what would make it so amazing is that despite the fact that he would probably never say it, I honestly think it was a goal he set this season for himself. At least after that SI poll that named him as the most overrated player in baseball. Competitiveness is one of the things that makes Jeter who he is. I don't care what anybody says. After having accomplished all of the things he has in his career, that poll was a slap in the face and IMO jealousy played a big role. The guy has four rings, multiple gold gloves, and more hits than any player in MLB since he came in to the league. Once the "overrated" article came out, I have no doubt that Jeter decided that he was going to have to do something special this season. He knows he's not going to lead the league in HR but he can lead the league in BA which he has a very good chance to do. Best of luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireJet38 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Mauer better enjoy his life in the light this year. Jeter will overtake him eventually, and Cano might get enough at bats to make everyone realize his potential. I forgot, the Yankees have no farm system.... No offense man, but Mauer is going to be the best offensive catcher in the leauge for the next 10+ years. I think he will be basking in the light a little longer than Jeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Mauer is a wonderful hitter, but it is tough for a Catcher to hit this well for so long into the season. And there is no rest for him, as the Twins are right in the middle of things in the WC race. If it comes down to these 2, my money is on Jeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloogy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 No offense man, but Mauer is going to be the best offensive catcher in the leauge for the next 10+ years. I think he will be basking in the light a little longer than Jeter. I'm not taking anything away from him. Catching takes it's toll on the player more than any other position. That has to affect him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Jeter almost won it a couple years ago. This could be his year. Batting title would probably get him the MVP too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 The race is tightening Joe Mauer - .346 Derek Jeter - .344 And don't discount the dark horse either, Robby Cano He's creeping up on enough AB's to qualify too, he'll be there soon, and he's hitting .338 I think Cano will need 502 ABs by seasons end to qualify so 117 gets him there. I can't say I know this for a fact but I read the other day that a player needs to average 3.1 ABs per game which comes out to 502. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 airforce, it's 3.1 plate appearances i believe walks and HBP count too 115 games is enough to quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 I forgot, the Yankees have no farm system.... And some folks thought it was hype when Torre said Cano reminds him of Rod Carew They ain't laughing no-more :wink: This kid will win a batting title, probably more than one, and he'll hit 20+ HR's too You'll see, Robby Cano is just scratching the surface ... his ability to consistantly make solid contact is already there, but he'll get more selective over time and he has 20+ HR potential as well Bottom line: Robby Cano, from that awful Yankees farm system , will be bludgeoning A.L. Pitchers for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloogy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 You should run that info by Theo the Genius Epstein. See what he thinks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Folks should put to rest that false report about the Yankees Farm System. this past week, we have seen 2 pitchers, who were not thought of as the cream of the crop, pitch very well in the Majors. Both Karstens and Rasner have had solid season, albeit with some interesting moments (Karstens struggled in April, was sent to AA, got straightened up, and has been solid since. Rasner had an arm injury while warming up in early July, that took almost 7 weeks to heal). Wait 'till the real studs start showing up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Who cares about the AL batting title, lets talk about the MLB batting title and Freddy Sanchez winning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Who cares about the AL batting title, lets talk about the MLB batting title and Freddy Sanchez winning it. Yeah that's what people care about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 So far tonite Jeter is 1 for 2 and has taken a slim lead in the BT race YES Just posted the updated standings Derek Jeter .345 Joe Mauer .344 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 UPDATE Derek Jeter .344 Joe Mauer .344 Robby Cano .340 As was confirmed by the NY Post today, currently Cano does not have the requisite number of AB's to officially qualify for the batting title, but he's not far off the pace and barring injury he will almost certainly have the requisite number by seasons end, if not sooner So there you have it, it looks like a three man race and above are the updated BA's SIDE NOTE: Jeter is also riding a 17 Game hit streak, which matches his career high, a hit tonite will be a new career high of 18 for DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Cano needs about 100 plate appearances to qualify by seasons end. With about 27 games left, he should get their, especially if the Yankees have a couple of big offensive displays during Sept. This will be counter-balanced by some games where he gets taken out early, but I think he will end up qualifing. I still think a Catcher has a tough hoe in Sept., especially if he needs to play almost everyday, like Mauer does, considering the WC race for the Twins. Speaking of Catchers, anyone notice the season Posada is having? Offensively, he will have as solid a season as he ever has had, except for teh HRs. And he has never thrown runners out better then this season. Looks like his 12 millin salary for next year may not be a waste after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 UPDATE Jeter extended his hitting streak to a career high 18 Games, but Mauer had a big nite with 3 hits, Jeter had only that one hit, and Cano took the collar Joe Mauer .348 Derek Jeter .343 Robby Cano .338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Speaking of Catchers, anyone notice the season Posada is having? Offensively, he will have as solid a season as he ever has had, except for teh HRs. And he has never thrown runners out better then this season. Looks like his 12 millin salary for next year may not be a waste after all. Lot's of people were killing him here. I always like Jorge. And he has been part of the whole thing here. So imo he stays until he wants to go. Just like Bernie. If Bernie wants to be a role player for another 2 rings or so, I have no problem with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 UPDATE Joe Mauer .347 Derek Jeter .346 Robby Cano .339 PS. Jeter extended his hitting streak to 23 Games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I give Mauer a lot of credit. Catching everyday, and still gets his hits. A real solid player. Cano has averaged better than an RBI a day since his return 37 games ago. Nice player. I agree that he will be a challenger for a batting title in his career, for many years to come. He has pop to all fields, and a very quick bat. I see a bit of Mattingly in him, but without the power Donnie baseball generated in his prime. Some dead Farm System. Wang, Cano, Melky, and more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 go yankees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 No offense man, but Mauer is going to be the best offensive catcher in the leauge for the next 10+ years. I think he will be basking in the light a little longer than Jeter. If that's the case, I expect the Yanks to sign him eventually...Twins won't be able to afford him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 UPDATE Derek Jeter .346 {23 Game Hitting Streak} Joe Mauer .344 Robby Cano .339 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 UPDATE Joe Mauer .344 Derek Jeter .343 - {Extended his Hitting Streak to 25 Games} Robby Cano .339 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloogy Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Mauer can trip over a dick ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 UPDATE Joe Mauer .344 Derek Jeter .343 - {Extended his Hitting Streak to 25 Games} Robby Cano .339 The numbers Cano is putting up are amazing, when you think about how long he was hurt. It doesn't hurt to be in such a lineup, but still. There's no easy outs in the Yankees lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 It will end up being Mauer #1 Jeter #2 Cano #3 And I'm a Yankees fan But hey, last night I predicted the whole end of the Oklahoma/Oregon game. Starting with the onside kick, which I predicted wouldn't go far enough, Oregon would touch it and still gte the ball, and ending with predicting Oregon will block that field goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloogy Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 You are the suck at predicting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Ham, what happened to the daily updates? Either Mauer got hot or you came down with another case of food poisoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Ham, what happened to the daily updates? Either Mauer got hot or you came down with another case of food poisoning. I believe that Mauer is at .347, Cano at .342, and Jeter at .340, right now. Cano now has enough plate appearances to qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I believe that Mauer is at .347, Cano at .342, and Jeter at .340, right now. Cano now has enough plate appearances to qualify. I'm shocked that Mauer has been able to keep this up. Most catchers tend to fade down the stretch with the beating they take behind the plate but Mauer has just continued to hit. Kudos to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.I.MikeBleedsGreen Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 go yankees GO Mets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I'm shocked that Mauer has been able to keep this up. Most catchers tend to fade down the stretch with the beating they take behind the plate but Mauer has just continued to hit. Kudos to him. Yes this is very impressive... I'm always torn when yanks are in the batting race hunt... My head tells me that batting avg is meaningless but in my heart i still want a yankee to win heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Yes this is very impressive... I'm always torn when yanks are in the batting race hunt... My head tells me that batting avg is meaningless but in my heart i still want a yankee to win heh. it looks nice on a HOF resume I was like 7 when Paul O'neal won in 1994 with a .359 batting average but he was my favorite player so i was all excited about it and my favorite baseball card was a Paul O'neal BA crown card thats the funny thing about batting titles, one year someone can hit .330 and win it and another year someone can go .353 (frank thomas) and not even be runner up Its too bad Jeter couldn't win, and Cano probably won't win either sadly. but theres always next year i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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