What makes a good 2009?

[Dojji]

Yankee lefties: Cano, Matsui, Damon

Yankee switchitters: Teixeira, Posada, Swisher, Cabrera

Yankee righties: Arod, Jeter

 

I would have to say that the Yankees probably have the most even lineup [matchup-wise] in baseball. I don't think there is another team in baseball that puts out 4 switch-hitters in their lineup.

 

Turning those switch hitters around results in a largely righthanded lineup in a park built mostly for lefty pull hitters.

[Christian Snyder]

Cano and Matsui both have higher OPS vs. lefties than righties. So are Posada, Swisher and Cabrera. Teixeira is better against righties but he is pretty much eating pitchers for lunch, so it doesn't matter much.

 

So, taken aside the short RF for homeruns (and because the switchers hitting right-handed), I would prefer to face a leftie anytime.

 

As for the Red Sox chances, I think they will win the DS, then lose to the yanks in the ALCS, which realistically, taken any rivalry issues aside, is good for them, since their rotation is no good.

Spoken like a true cockey spankee fan.http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq314/pronghornmike/spank.gif

[ElMaestro]

Spoken like a true Yankee fan.

 

I don't see the relationship between my post and the fact that I'm a yankee fan. The numbers are there, not invented by me. And about the fact that now I don't see the Red Sox reaching the WS because their rotation is in problems and the yankees are better now, is also true.

 

Last year I wasn't here, but last year I told everybody the yanks were not good. Even not the 3rd or the 4th team of the AL. Let's see (from the top of my head):

 

- Tampa

- Boston

- Anaheim

 

Those teams were all better than the yanks, and the W-L records proved it. It works both ways.

[BoSox21]

Last year I wasn't here, but last year I told everybody the yanks were not good. Even not the 3rd or the 4th team of the AL. Let's see (from the top of my head):

 

- Tampa

- Boston

- Anaheim

 

Those teams were all better than the yanks, and the W-L records proved it. It works both ways.

 

You just wanted to avoid being locked up in the crazy house.

[Dipre]

I don't see the relationship between my post and the fact that I'm a yankee fan. The numbers are there, not invented by me. And about the fact that now I don't see the Red Sox reaching the WS because their rotation is in problems and the yankees are better now, is also true.

 

Last year I wasn't here, but last year I told everybody the yanks were not good. Even not the 3rd or the 4th team of the AL. Let's see (from the top of my head):

 

- Tampa

- Boston

- Anaheim

 

Those teams were all better than the yanks, and the W-L records proved it. It works both ways.

 

Of course you don't.

 

Your assurance of the Sox losing to the Yanks certainly doesn't give it away.

[Christian Snyder]

Of course you don't.

 

Your assurance of the Sox losing to the Yanks certainly doesn't give it away.

Very true.

[ElMaestro]

Of course you don't.

 

Your assurance of the Sox losing to the Yanks certainly doesn't give it away.

 

I didn't say that I'm sure this or that will happen (and who say that is an idiot), I said what I think will happen. I'm giving my point of view and nothing else, and I expect that to be respected. You may disagree and that is what a forum is all about, to share points of view.

 

Obviously last year I wanted a miracle and the yanks suddenly morph into the 1998 team and win it all, but if you asked me then, I told you that the yanks were going to see the postseason on TV. Since no miracle happened, the yanks were eliminated in september. Being a fan of this or that team doesn't have to blind you. You want them to win of course, but if you are wise you will know your chances.

[jacksonianmarch]

I would love a Sox-Yanks matchup in the WS. That would be awesome. Especially since I think we would have the SP advantage for once.

[example1]

I would take the Sox top two pitchers over the Yankees top two pitchers, both now and moving forward. 3-5 is a differnt deal, though not by a HUGE margain.

 

I would take the Yankees lineup over the Sox lineup, but I don't think the Sox lineup is anything to laugh at when it is:

 

Ellsbury

Pedroia

Martinez

Youkilis

Bay

Ortiz

Lowell

Drew

Gonzalez

 

7 of 9 of those players have been all-stars at least once since 2007; 8 of 9 have been all stars at one point in their career.

 

In terms of bullpen I would take the Sox against anyone. Wagner, Okajima, Saito, Bard, Delcarman, Ramirez and Papelbon is as good a pen for this team as I can remember and they are better than any pen in the AL IMO.

 

Two great starting pitchers. A tremendous bullpen. A lineup that works pitchers and forces other teams (even good pitchers) to go to the pen earlier than desired. Over a 5 or 7 game series I think that bodes well if they are also playing well at the time.

[example1]

I would love a Sox-Yanks matchup in the WS. That would be awesome. Especially since I think we would have the SP advantage for once.

 

I'm afraid you'll be disappointed, as this won't happen.

[SoxSport]

That wavey Yankee troll logo is a distraction.

[Christian Snyder]

That wavey Yankee troll logo is a distraction.

I agree.

 

He mentioned our rotation is no good. We have Jon Lester, Josh Beckett (I know he has struggled lately), Tim Wakefield, , and Daisuke Matzuzaka(spelling?). ALL of the pitchers I've mentioned are good when they're not injured.:harhar:

[Christian Snyder]

DOUBLE POST, PLEASE DELETE.

[ElMaestro]

Since my flag is annoying to some because it moves, and because nobody seem to have a moving avatar, I changed it and took a more "classical" symbol. Hope is not annoying too :-P

[Dipre]

I didn't say that I'm sure this or that will happen (and who say that is an idiot), I said what I think will happen. I'm giving my point of view and nothing else, and I expect that to be respected. You may disagree and that is what a forum is all about, to share points of view.

 

Obviously last year I wanted a miracle and the yanks suddenly morph into the 1998 team and win it all, but if you asked me then, I told you that the yanks were going to see the postseason on TV. Since no miracle happened, the yanks were eliminated in september. Being a fan of this or that team doesn't have to blind you. You want them to win of course, but if you are wise you will know your chances.

 

You said the Yanks are the better team, with the better rotation, and because of that, the Sox won't reach the WS.

 

Grow a pair.

[ElMaestro]

You said the Yanks are the better team, with the better rotation, and because of that, the Sox won't reach the WS.

 

Grow a pair.

 

No, I said

 

"As for the Red Sox chances, I think they will win the DS, then lose to the yanks in the ALCS".

 

This was my original post. So I think it should help if you go back 1 page and read my first reply before posting. Then, I assume those people quoting me read that post, so I can respond, but based on that. That statement you are writing has no sense on itself.

[Dipre]

No, I said

 

"As for the Red Sox chances, I think they will win the DS, then lose to the yanks in the ALCS".

 

This was my original post. So I think it should help if you go back 1 page and read my first reply before posting. Then, I assume those people quoting me read that post, so I can respond, but based on that. That statement you are writing has no sense on itself.

 

Ya changed it later.

 

Read the other one.

[ElMaestro]

No problem. We can talk spanish if we have some communication problems :-)

[Dipre]

No problem. We can talk spanish if we have some communication problems :-)

 

We'll have communications problems as long as you believe in the clear-cut superiority of the empire of evil.

[ElMaestro]

We'll have communications problems as long as you believe in the clear-cut superiority of the empire of evil.

 

Never underestimate the power of the dark side! :harhar:

[Dipre]

Never underestimate the power of the dark side! :harhar:

 

You all are NOT Luke's father.

[ElMaestro]

Oh no... he is dead...

[yankees228]

I don't see the relationship between my post and the fact that I'm a yankee fan. The numbers are there, not invented by me. And about the fact that now I don't see the Red Sox reaching the WS because their rotation is in problems and the yankees are better now, is also true.

 

Last year I wasn't here, but last year I told everybody the yanks were not good. Even not the 3rd or the 4th team of the AL. Let's see (from the top of my head):

 

- Tampa

- Boston

- Anaheim

 

Those teams were all better than the yanks, and the W-L records proved it. It works both ways.

 

In my opinion the Yankees were the fourth best team in the American League last year. This is supported by the standings and the division they played in.

[jacksonianmarch]

You said the Yanks are the better team, with the better rotation, and because of that, the Sox won't reach the WS.

 

Grow a pair.

 

The Yankees are the better team. Better offense, better rotation, better 1-2 punch at the back of the pen. The only thing decidedly in the favor of the sox is their middle relief. That being said, you can never predict a series between these two teams

[yankees228]

The Yankees are the better team. Better offense' date=' better rotation, better 1-2 punch at the back of the pen. The only thing decidedly in the favor of the sox is their middle relief. That being said, you can never predict a series between these two teams[/quote']

 

I know Beckett has been off recently, but the Red Sox have a decided advantage at the front of the rotation. The Yankees are an excellent team. They have fantastic offense. I very good bullpen, especially the back end of it. They have a true ace at the top of the rotation. Pettitte is more than good enough as a three. But lets be honest, this team has two major weaknesses. The lesser one is that they are poor defensively in the outfield. The much more important one is that their number two starting pitcher, AJ Burnett, is very shaky.

[jacksonianmarch]

CC and Beckett cancel each other out. Lester is a decided advantage over Burnett and Pettitte is a decided advantage over Wakefield. Buchholz vs Joba is in the yankees favor IMO.

[Dipre]

The Yankees are the better team. Better offense' date=' better rotation, better 1-2 punch at the back of the pen. The only thing decidedly in the favor of the sox is their middle relief. That being said, you can never predict a series between these two teams[/quote']

 

I read this post and yawned.

 

So predictable.

[BoSox21]

Pettitte is a decided advantage over Wakefield.

 

Based on what (besides IP)?

[ORS]

CC and Beckett cancel each other out. Lester is a decided advantage over Burnett and Pettitte is a decided advantage over Wakefield. Buchholz vs Joba is in the yankees favor IMO.

You must have quit following baseball at the end of July.

[Christian Snyder]

CC and Beckett cancel each other out. Lester is a decided advantage over Burnett and Pettitte is a decided advantage over Wakefield. Buchholz vs Joba is in the yankees favor IMO.

Your post made me yawn.:harhar:

 

I read this post and yawned.

 

So predictable.

Same here.