This is quite a shocker. Are they really convinced that Hurt can't hit anymore? This is a team that believes itself a contender and he's been in the middle of the order. Wow!Doc Holliday said:
The Joe.T Memorial FM® Yankees Suck Thread for 2008
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rumpleforeskiin said:
That was a terrible signing by JP Riccardi, in my opinion & the opinion of others. Riccardi has never been very patient with players who publicly criticize the organization (e.g. Shea Hillenbrand) who are also a distraction in the clubhouse. What probably convinced the team to get rid of Thomas was probably the fact he refused to get on the field after the game yesterday & congratulate the other players when the team won. He was also not hitting & clogging up the basepaths whenever he got on base. The other teams were also pitching around Vernon Wells, who was hitting in front of Thomas. But another major reason for his release was the fact he'd be owed $10 million dollars next year if he'd get 304 more plate appearances. Since he refused to be a part-time player until he got out of his slump, this was an easy move. Matt Stairs is also a much better hitter than he is & very-well liked in the clubhouse. They'll be better defensively in left field with the likely platoon of Shannon Stewart & Adam Lind.
The 19-year veteran has a vesting option worth $10-million in 2009 and needs 304 more plate appearances for it to become guaranteed. The option is part of the $18.12-million, two-year deal Thomas signed with the Blue Jays in November 2006.
By the way, i'm laughing my head off reading the message boards where people are speculating that the move was done for the Jays to sign Barry Bonds. As if!!! He's older than Thomas, injury-prone & a much bigger distraction & he'd be looking to be overpaid. Stay home, Barry!
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The NFL Approach
More and more MLB teams are taking the NFL approach. If the player does not produce, absorb the contract hit or the lost signing bonus money and move on. The as long as the replacement is viewed as being more productive at a mere fraction of the cost this will continue to happen.
The Orioles dumped Jay Gibbons and it did not hurt them.
rumpleforeskiin said:
More and more MLB teams are taking the NFL approach. If the player does not produce, absorb the contract hit or the lost signing bonus money and move on. The as long as the replacement is viewed as being more productive at a mere fraction of the cost this will continue to happen.
The Orioles dumped Jay Gibbons and it did not hurt them.
Pope prays at Yankee Stadium to help wooful Yankees
I just read that the Pope is about to hold mass at Yankee Stadium this afternoon. He must be a NY Yankees fan, no doubt. There's just nothing that will stop the Yankees from trying to change their misfortunes!
I just read that the Pope is about to hold mass at Yankee Stadium this afternoon. He must be a NY Yankees fan, no doubt. There's just nothing that will stop the Yankees from trying to change their misfortunes!
Hello Doc,Doc Holliday said:
Actually, the pope is going to perform "Last Rites" on their season for the players, coaches, owners, and fans...what esle...lol.
Amen,
Korbel
Doc Holliday said:
It seems to be working this afternoon. The Wankies are winning and Boston losing. If the scores hold up, the former will close to within 2 after the first 20 games. At this rate, I'll win my bet with Joe T. by only 16 games.
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anon_vlad said:
Hello Anon_Vlad,
Hmmmm, I want to make a prediction. If the scores hold up Joe.t will find the courage to post on this thread.
Yup,
Korbel
Pope celebrates Mass at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI prayed at New York's Yankee Stadium on Sunday, asking God to bring healing and strength to the NY Yankees, and direction for people "consumed with the Yankees."
Sunday marks the last day of his trip to the United States. He is celebrating Mass at Yankee Stadium before a crowd of about 60,000 Yankee fans.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/04/20/pope.visit/index.html
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI prayed at New York's Yankee Stadium on Sunday, asking God to bring healing and strength to the NY Yankees, and direction for people "consumed with the Yankees."
Sunday marks the last day of his trip to the United States. He is celebrating Mass at Yankee Stadium before a crowd of about 60,000 Yankee fans.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/04/20/pope.visit/index.html
anon_vlad said:
Nervous anon? are you forgetting that I got the curse of Kevin Kennedy on my side.
Talk about disappointment, what the hell is that sack of shit Ortiz still doing in the lineup, I give him two more weeks before Terry finally benches his sorry ass.
Hey Josey,Joe.t said:Nervous anon? are you forgetting that I got the curse of Kevin Kennedy on my side.
Talk about disappointment, what the hell is that sack of shit Ortiz still doing in the lineup, I give him two more weeks before Terry finally benches his sorry ass.
WHOOOOOAAAA BABY...that was fast!!! No sooner do I make a prediction then HERE he is...bwahahahahahaha. The disappearing fan when the Tankers are losing has a teenie tiny bit of courage back. You GO Joe.t...lol.
Big HUG,
Korbel (the magnificent prognosticator).
PS
Hmmm...7 minutes between prediction and fulfillment. I must be slowing.
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Wotta win for the Champs today. It was all about the kids.
Kid 1. Young Tim Wakefield hung in there for 8 innings, gave up some runs, but only threw 86 pitches.
Kid 2. Ellsbury, 2-4, plus a walk. 2 steals, 1 run.
Kid 3. Jed Lowrie, 2-5, 2 runs, 1 rbi.
Kid 4. Pedroia - rbi double to tie the game, scored the winning run.
Kid 5. Young David Ortiz - 2-4, plus a walk, 2 rbi, 1 run
Kid 6. Jonathan Papelbon - 1 gorgeous inning for the save.
Kid 1. Young Tim Wakefield hung in there for 8 innings, gave up some runs, but only threw 86 pitches.
Kid 2. Ellsbury, 2-4, plus a walk. 2 steals, 1 run.
Kid 3. Jed Lowrie, 2-5, 2 runs, 1 rbi.
Kid 4. Pedroia - rbi double to tie the game, scored the winning run.
Kid 5. Young David Ortiz - 2-4, plus a walk, 2 rbi, 1 run
Kid 6. Jonathan Papelbon - 1 gorgeous inning for the save.
rumpleforeskiin said:
Joe.t said:Talk about disappointment, what the hell is that sack of shit Ortiz still doing in the lineup, I give him two more weeks before Terry finally benches his sorry ass.
Hey Rumples,
I should also have predicted Joe.t will be WRONG AGAIN! Ortiz...doing quite well enough lately thank you.
And now A-Rod has a quad injury...boo-hoo.
Cheers Josey,
Korbel
Joe.t said:Nervous anon? are you forgetting that I got the curse of Kevin Kennedy on my side.
Talk about disappointment, what the hell is that sack of shit Ortiz still doing in the lineup, I give him two more weeks before Terry finally benches his sorry ass.
Nervous? Ya, I guess I am going to wear rubber underwear in case I wet my pants.....laughing.
Incidentally, Boston came back. Assuming that the Twinkies can hold on to a 6 run lead in the 9th, a projection based on the first 20 games yields a win for me by 24 games.
Korbel said:
Hey Korbie this buds for you, see what the Red Sox don't have, count them sucka!!!.
http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2105459&cp=1452360.1452527
Hello Josey,Joe.t said:Hey Korbie this buds for you, see what the Red Sox don't have, count them sucka!!!.
http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?
productId=2105459&cp=1452360.1452527
Pictures on a T-Shirt...bwahahahaha. Who cares about a T-shirt. What are the red ones for...the ones you choked on? Here's the real thing at the bottom from the 2004 World Series Champion Red Sox. You know...the year of the greatest choke in sports history...by the Yankers. Just in case that link doesn't work, the next one with the HUGE 2007 ring will. OH MY GOSH...it's sooooo beauuuutiful!!!
Oh by the way. Did you know I live close to the company, Jostens, that made the rings. I actually got to wear a replica just for fun. How about you. NO! Of course not.
http://www.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1086132&srvc=home&position=rated
http://homerderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/2004-red-sox.jpg
Toodles sweetie,
Korbel
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Joe.t said:Hey Korbie this buds for you, see what the Red Sox don't have, count them sucka!!!.
These Twinkies World Series victories to which you allude...in which century did they take place? Was it a century which started before there were cars, airplanes, personal computers, televisions, air conditioning, the internet and most people didn't have interior plumbing, phones, radios ...?
anon_vlad said:
Hello anon_vlad,
Actually, there were cars in the late 1800s. But the point that Joe.t is making another sad effort to mock happy members of the current WORLD CHAMPION RED SOX NATION in light of the fact that the billionaire Yankers can seem to win the "Tittle" for themselves is sooooo obvious. Maybe we should all just sympathize for these members of losing teams and try to comfort them in their suffering as they face another lost season. NOOOOO ...it's soooooo much fun being a PROUD CHAMPION!!!
Cheerio Josey,
Korbel
Frank Thomas' signing now rated team's worse ever
The Toronto Star has rated Frank Thomas' free agent signing as being the team's worse ever. Of 82 free agent signings in the team's history, this recent one has now surpassed the 4 worse others:
1) Frank Thomas
2) Erik Hanson
3) Randy Myers
4) Corey Koskie
5) A.J. Burnett
For more on this:
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/Baseball/article/416532
The Toronto Star has rated Frank Thomas' free agent signing as being the team's worse ever. Of 82 free agent signings in the team's history, this recent one has now surpassed the 4 worse others:
1) Frank Thomas
2) Erik Hanson
3) Randy Myers
4) Corey Koskie
5) A.J. Burnett
For more on this:
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/Baseball/article/416532
There is a team in baseball historically referred to as the Twinkies. They won 2 World Series, 1987 and 1991.anon_vlad said:
n.b. I could be wrong about this. Please consult Eastender for more accurate information.
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