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My point is that people mistake quiet for classy. Jeter is not classy, just quiet. He maybe the only high profile star that has played for almost 20 years and never gave the press a single memorable quote. He's a great player and a gamer, but the guy has zero personality.

It will be strange watching the Yankees without him. He had become such a fixture. I was hoping that he would play longer as his defense would deteriorate to the point where he would be very detrimental to his team. This announcement could spur on Drew to sign with the Yanks. He'd have to suck it up this season and bounce around the IF, but the position would be his in 2015. I guess Jeter was a classy guy. He gave his sexual conquests goodie bags of memorabilia and he had his driver take them home. So classy.

You have pretty much summed up the situation. Their hard core long time fans hate the ownership group and the hate Selig for helping them to keep the Mets.

I have stayed in the Copley Marriott several times. It is a very nice place. Red Sox Destinations goes first class. I will be there on Saturday and Sunday. I'll call you before hand to arrange a meeting place.

The Mets have not been the same since they got rocked by the Madoff scandal. They were very involved with Madoff, and i suspect that they took a big hit. I can't point to specific evidence, because there is always the cloak of secrecy when it comes to the finances of baseball teams. It is a fact that MLB had to step in to lend them money a couple of years back to help them meet payroll. I will be in Boston on Opening weekend. We will have to arrange to meet.

Pumpsie hasn't attempted a comeback. This is one of the usual suspects-- a special breed of douche bag.

Which of our recycled bozos is this?

The Mets are a mess. Drew is a perfect fit for them. Their other option is Ruben Tejeda who stinks.

He should give them 200innings each year and around a 4 ERA with double digits in wins. I don't think the contract is too outrageous.

I noticed the other day that Bonifacio got released. Boni-fiasco as Remdawg calls him. I thought the guy had some skills, speed and versatility. I was a bit surprised at his outright release. Does he have some locker room or other personality problems?

My top memories other than 2004 are: 1967 - The stretch drive was so exciting and Yaz was other-worldy with the bat and in the field. That season made me a life long fan and it revived baseball in Boston. 1975 - Intially, I was psyched about Tony C's comeback and he hit a HR on opening day. He always had a flair for the dramatic. His comeback quickly fizzled, but rookies Jim Rice and Fred Lynn emerged as stars. They injected an excitement for the fans and all of baseball. These guys weren't just good rookies. They immediately became two of the best players in the game. Pedro vs. Clemens (May 28,2000) --- It was beautiful Sunday night. Yankee fans were at their most raucous. My son and I were at that game. It was an unbelievable pitching duel between two greats of the game. Nixon hit a 2-run HR off Clemens in the top of the 9th. Trot always hit Clemens well. In the bottom of the 9th, Pedro loaded the bases with 2 out before Tino Martinez grounded out to Jeff Frye for the final out of the shutout. From where we were sitting down the RF line, it looked like Frye double or triple clutched before making the throw to 1B, and he didn't get Tino by a lot.

Madson is much further removed from surgery than Hanrahan.

The off season is a lot shorter when you are still playing on October 30th. In 2012, our off season started before August ended. That off season dragged on and on.

I consider us buds too, now.. right?

LOL! Fred and I are buds, but we disagree about a lot of players and moves.

Stress suppresses the immune system leaving you susceptible to many diseases and conditions. Curt is a tough. The guy lost everything, and he and his wife are still standing. He is an admirable guy.

I may post a poll on who gets to Spring Training first-- Drew or me. Drew is a nice player-- reliable with the glove and a good SS bat. I'd like to see him on the 2014 squad.

Depending on the cancer, I think the medical community believes that stress can be a contributing factor.

Their pen is shaping up as a weak link.

He also has had a heart attack.

Good luck Big Schill. I always wish the best for you.

I expect that there will be a flurry of activity with the remaining free agents in the upcoming week with les tha 10 days until pitchers and catchers have to report to camp.

It's a business, and every year they will do this silly dance, because he is on one year or 2 year contracts.

I hope that he can get his career back on track

Another bullpen arm as an option.