Matt39 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Dear all, Stay mad, be mad. Triumphantly, The Evil Empire. *sprays champagne over thread* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 The best team money can buy --- nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireJet38 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 QMBZDwf9dok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeG Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 i love my yanks but some day their payroll will approach $1B and the game will stop being fun to watch salary cap is why football is 100x better than baseball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireJet38 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KudosForND Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 i love my yanks but some day their payroll will approach $1B and the game will stop being fun to watch salary cap is why football is 100x better than baseball if they have the money why not spend it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Tampa went to the WS last year. You will never find them near the top of any salary listing. It's not just about $$$. You need the smarts to know how to use it. For example, not trading Hughes, Melky, Kennedy and others for Santana, but getting CC was "smart". Sure, at the time it looked like the wrong decision, but right now, it looks like a stroke of genius. Cashman gets his kudos. He did good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Tampa went to the WS last year. You will never find them near the top of any salary listing. It's not just about $$$. You need the smarts to know how to use it. For example, not trading Hughes, Melky, Kennedy and others for Santana, but getting CC was "smart". Sure, at the time it looked like the wrong decision, but right now, it looks like a stroke of genius. Cashman gets his kudos. He did good. It sure makes it A LOT easier when you can bury mistakes with $$$$$. It is not just the Yankees. The gap is huge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 It sure makes it A LOT easier when you can bury mistakes with $$$$$. It is not just the Yankees. The gap is huge The overall issue with no salary cap is something that Baseball needs to face someday soon. But under the current rules, and with all the revenue sharing, it isn't just about $$ anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeG Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Tampa went to the WS last year. You will never find them near the top of any salary listing. It's not just about $$$. You need the smarts to know how to use it. For example, not trading Hughes, Melky, Kennedy and others for Santana, but getting CC was "smart". Sure, at the time it looked like the wrong decision, but right now, it looks like a stroke of genius. Cashman gets his kudos. He did good. Sorry i could be GM on yanks..give me a billion and i could create a winner it will get even tougher for smaller markets to compete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 The worst thing about being a Yankees fan is being associated with that tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 The worst thing about being a Yankees fan is being associated with that tool. I'm sayin the same thing bout you, mr bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I'm sayin the same thing bout you, mr bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 The overall issue with no salary cap is something that Baseball needs to face someday soon. But under the current rules, and with all the revenue sharing, it isn't just about $$ anymore. Congrats on the title, but let's be serious. Has there ever been a team that had the following happen to them: Their number 1 and 2 starters have month long stretches where they had over 6 ERAs. Had 1 win from their #3 starter through August. Lost their #4 in July for over a month and got 0 wins from him after July 8th. Had an eclectic collection of crappy picthers fill out 3-5 spots and spit out ERAs of: 5.61, 8.32, 5.82 and 7.46. Had a bullpen that blew way too many games where given large leads. Their best power hitter had two months where he couldn't hit Dustin Pedroia's weight. Their former best power could not hit Jason Bay's wieght nor did he have any power. Their starting catcher hit .209. Had a collection of SSs that could either hit, sort of, or field, again sort of, but rarely both. And still win 95 games. Money is not the only factor, but it is a pretty big one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 How've you been, Barty? I see college is really working for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Congrats on the title, but let's be serious. Has there ever been a team that had the following happen to them: Their number 1 and 2 starters have month long stretches where they had over 6 ERAs. Had 1 win from their #3 starter through August. Lost their #4 in July for over a month and got 0 wins from him after July 8th. Had an eclectic collection of crappy picthers fill out 3-5 spots and spit out ERAs of: 5.61, 8.32, 5.82 and 7.46. Had a bullpen that blew way too many games where given large leads. Their best power hitter had two months where he couldn't hit Dustin Pedroia's weight. Their former best power could not hit Jason Bay's wieght nor did he have any power. Their starting catcher hit .209. Had a collection of SSs that could either hit, sort of, or field, again sort of, but rarely both. And still win 95 games. Money is not the only factor, but it is a pretty big one. Money spent poorly, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Money spent poorly, no? Key word...money spent. If that happened to the Royals, they went 27 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 KEEP THE CHANGE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Congrats on the title, but let's be serious. Has there ever been a team that had the following happen to them: Their number 1 and 2 starters have month long stretches where they had over 6 ERAs. Had 1 win from their #3 starter through August. Lost their #4 in July for over a month and got 0 wins from him after July 8th. Had an eclectic collection of crappy picthers fill out 3-5 spots and spit out ERAs of: 5.61, 8.32, 5.82 and 7.46. Had a bullpen that blew way too many games where given large leads. Their best power hitter had two months where he couldn't hit Dustin Pedroia's weight. Their former best power could not hit Jason Bay's wieght nor did he have any power. Their starting catcher hit .209. Had a collection of SSs that could either hit, sort of, or field, again sort of, but rarely both. And still win 95 games. Money is not the only factor, but it is a pretty big one. BOOO FRIGGIN' HOO The Yankees have dealt with injuries in the past. Injuries are part of the game, not an excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 BOOO FRIGGIN' HOO The Yankees have dealt with injuries in the past. Injuries are part of the game, not an excuse. You missed the point of that? I'm SHOCKED. Note: Sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 BOOO FRIGGIN' HOO The Yankees have dealt with injuries in the past. Injuries are part of the game, not an excuse. You are an idiot. This wa not about the Yankees you dumb ass. It is about money. No team should win 95 games when going through that, but money is a wonderful elixir.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 what an exciting series. so much fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I think we'll add to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Arsis Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 As an Objectivist and a Libertarian I approve of the Yankees and their spending. I feel the other teams deserve what they get and if they want differently they have to rise up and make it happen. No one is going to do it for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 As an Objectivist and a Libertarian I approve of the Yankees and their spending. I feel the other teams deserve what they get and if they want differently they have to rise up and make it happen. No one is going to do it for them. I don't care for your libertarian views on things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I wanna see how does 27 trophies look like all together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Arsis Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I don't care for your libertarian views on things. Why not? It is the right way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Why not? It is the right way. I'm just ****ing with you dude. Welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I'm just ****ing with you dude. Welcome back! Did I go somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Did I go somewhere? you were missing for awhile, or maybe that was me. never mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 You know what pisses me off about the Yankees spending......the fact that the Tigers are 4 spots away from them and didn't even make the EFFING playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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