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Id like to see Delcarmen get called up, hes turning it around in AAA (his last 11 innings): 11.0 IP, 4 hits, 5 BB, 14 K, 0.00 ERA

Difference is Dice-K is a significantly better pitcher than any of those guys, Irabu was supposed to be good but Dice is on another level then him and the best Japanese pitcher to ever come to the United States. I see him improving with experience rather than getting figured out, his stuff is top notch.

encouraging start last night

I want Romero and his 1.95 WHIP out of here, hes going to implode very soon

omg this is rediculous

I think it was 7, where are you hearing the 5 inning line?

wasted, but hopefully they'll be plenty more chances.

Im well aware that hes had a great season thus far. But he doesnt have the stuff to be a #1 or #2 SP, so his ceiling is probaly a #3 at best which will keep him from being an elite prospect. He was throwing less than 90 when he was drafted and now supposedly throws in the 90-91 range, above average change and mid 80's sinker. And has good command. Hes pretty projectable in terms of reaching the majors and he'll move fast and thats not a bad thing but hes behind Hughes, Chamberlain, Betances, Horne and Clippard as a prospect IMO.

Gallardo and Buchholz

Sorry but no way is Kennedy a top 20 prospect, he'll probaly get in the top 50 but his ceiling isnt that high, probaly a #3 SP. Tabata is a solid prospect probaly in the top 35-30 range although hes still fairly raw and hes only 18 years old, he has a while before hes in the majors. No way does any Yankee pitching prospect other than Hughes even compare to Buchholz right now and his value to begin with. Chamberlain is rising he could eclipse top 35-40 by seasons end. But whats stopping the Dodgers from centering a deal around some package of Broxton (an extremely good young MR/CL), Laroche (a top 10-15 prospect), Kershaw (another top 15 prospect), or include Billingsby, Kemp, Either? No way the Yankees could top something like that without Hughes. Santana is the best SP in the majors bar none and hes in his prime. The Twins will want and get major league ready talent and a handful of top prospects. You saw what FLO got for Beckett and Hanley/Sanchez > Tabata/Kennedy and Santana is on another level than Beckett was. Your dreaming if you think Tabata/Kennedy is a better package than Buchholz/Ellsbury but thats beside the point. EDIT: Hughes/Tabata/Chamberlain vs. Buchholz/Ellsbury/Bowden is pretty close. Yanks have an edge in Hughes vs. Buchholz but if Hughes ends up being out for the year or any large amount of time which is possible the gap is closing as Buchholz continues to dominate and keeps improving his FB command (Buch is already a top 10 prospect and close to top 5 depending on if you count some graduated spects). Ellsbury vs. Tabata is also pretty even (both in the top 30 range and improving), Tabata has the higher ceiling but Ellsbury is far more likely to reach his and hes still a potential all-star. Considering Hunter is a FA, the Twins would probaly view Ellsbury as more valuable to them in a deal. And Bowden vs. Chamberlain is pretty even, probaly give the edge to the Red Sox considering age although both are potential aces. I doubt either team offers these but theres no way the Yankees could possibly top our top 3 without Hughes and even then its close, guys like Marquez/Garcia/Wright are decent/intriguing but not deal breakers or premier talent.

HIGHLY underrating what it would take to get Santana

love that commercial. Just win.

Pena is awful, you cant allow extra runs vs. Haren.

One thing that has really bothered me over the past couple years is back in 05' when we drafted Pedro Alvarez in the 14th round. He was committed to going to school but would a massive signing bonus been able to sway him? (even bigger than we offered, it was around 1mil) But the reason I bring this up is because Alvarez is an extremely good player, he's a better prospect than David Price to give you an idea, having a hitting prospect like him would have been insane. Oh well

Id imagine that they may spring some of the cash they would have spent one a 1st rounder for some high-demand guys that slip (ex. Lars Anderson).

two seasons

Id rather him get big league experience. Lets assume the Red Sox decide to go with Lester and Buchholz in the rotation next year. Chances of Buchholz getting called up are slim (unless in Sept.) so if Lester also had a similar situation we'd be going in with two inexperienced SP. So Id rather put Lester in now and get him settled in then go into next year without any more MLB experience. (this happening after another 2-3 starts in AAA)

Ill try my luck tonight to start a win streak. Haren is the ERA leader. It ends tonight! Game Info: Date: Saturday, June 4, 2007 Teams: Boston Red Sox (37-18) @ Oakland Athletics (28-27) First Pitch: 10:05 EDT Venue: McAfee Coliseum TV: NESN Starting Pitchers: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c65/rdsxmbnt/tavarez.jpghttp://bellsouthpwp.net/c/h/chinigor/TALKSOX/VS.GIFhttp://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c65/rdsxmbnt/haren.jpg Just win.

sweet

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okajima ftw

i just saw a yankee fan on another forum call someone a phag, its like a virus

he cant lose it

I dont see how its not Ordonez

lowell with a double!