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I'm hoping for a good series, this Ottawa-Buffalo match-up is exactly what I was hoping for. I think Buffalo could potentially take them in 5...their depth and goaltending is that much better...but I'm hoping for a Sens victory. Since the gutless Sabres went after Heatley, Spezza et al with their goons after a clean hit by Neil I lost respect for them. Drury is a winnner, no doubt...but I'm curious, does he still admire his own passes and get railed with checks or is he now keeping his head up?

Sour grapes? That's interesting rhetoric, but I don't think even YOU believe that GOM. A couple of things to consider regarding Red Sox fans' views of this Yankee signing: (1) I think most Red Sox fans considered it unlikely that he'd come to Boston anyway because (a) the Yankees would outbid the Sox and ( they understood that Clemens would not take on such a risky proposition in terms of his legacy. (2) Desperate times require desperate measures...the Sox are playing well and sit atop the AL east. Even if positions were reversed, the Sox would take a somewhat more reserved approach toward Clemens, despite what might have transpired in the off-season. Meanwhile, the Yankees ARE desperate...in fact I think desperation, as defined by the Yankees, is any situation where they're not clearly driving toward the playoffs. Any faltering, even as early as May 6th, is viewed as desperation by the Yankees brass. Get over yourself, big guy, and don't confuse "sour grapes" with what is more likely a bit of apprehension regarding the Yankees ability to make personnel moves that turn the tide.

Very good move by the Yankees. If you have the dough and you have the holes they do, make a splash...and they did exactly that. All the bickering is a little silly, really. As GOM has indicated, the Yankees will always outspend the Red Sox, so they'll always have that advantage. This much we know to be true, so I can't personally get too worked up over it. IMO, the Yankees are not done, either. The state of their BP being what it is, look for them to make a trade at some point in what amounts to a salary dump by some floundering team...after all they're the organization most able to absorb the hit and they'll aggressively pursue whatever options are out there, regardless of cost. The team from the Bronx will be coming hard, of that I'm sure.

Clemens is your predicted #1 over Wang? What an idiot.

Boston, IMO, was NEVER an option because of the risk involved. Despite his numbers in Boston, he was essentially a playoff flop for the Sox. A blister here, an implosion there...coming to Boston and being counted on...then not delivering AGAIN...would have been a huge hit to his legacy. New York was an easy decision for him...he already has WS titles with the Yankees, although to be honest the Yanks carried HIM to the championship as opposed to him carrying them. Once again he'll be backed by the best line-up in baseball, and if the Yanks come back and do something big this year he'll gladly accept accolades. If not, well he has his past Yankee success to fall back on.

Anyone watch the Derby today? Sweet trip for the 7, had the winner for a change. Crunchy, any Preakness/Belmont trips in the future for you and Sir Walrus?

Not all twins are "cute"....They'll look like this when the Sox are done with them... http://www.mcasd.org/uploadedimages/twins.jpg

as opposed to Pavano's LABIA surgery?

Hey, keep it clean Bosox, this a baseball discussion.

under the rules regarding reviews the right call was made. however, despite not being able to see the daylight between the puck and the goal line, I'm pretty damn sure the puck went over...just that as it did, it was hidden by the pad.

Hughes is for Real Jeez, I thought this thread was about him being "a real Yankee", ya know considering he's injured and all. What happened to him anyway...a case of Pavanoitis?

Rangers knot up the series last night. 3 game series now. Buffalo is the more talented team, but they're going to have to out work the Rangers who are playing very hard.

Sean, Is Rich Hill of the Cubs from your area? He's having a stellar start.

i think he needs to swing like that to get the ball out of the infield

Jacks, I know you've been a Torre detractor even in years when they've been very successful and run away with the division...you've consistently stated that Torre is not a great in-game manager...so my comments aren't directed towards you. You've been very consistent in that regard. I'm not claiming that Torre IS a good manager..I'm simply pointing out that many Yankee fans thought he was the greatest manager ever when they were dominant and now a month into the 2007 season, they say he sucks. Seems a bit hypocritical, and again, my comment is not towards ALL Yankee fans.

So I guess Torre is responsible for Mussina's hammy? And pavano's vaginitis? And karsten's fibula? While we're at it, it's his fault that Mienkxxxx is hitting about .150. Torre is at fault for Damon's .229 BA. He's the cause of Matsui's .207 BA. What's up with Rivera and his 1 save and approx. 10.00 era? Gotta be Torre's doing. You fkn guys kill me. The guy was blessed for years with all the pieces needed to win and when they did he got tons of credit. Now, with a pitching staff that rivals the KC Royals, and an offense that's underachieving, it's all his fault. Baseball is a game of ups and downs, the Yanks are down right now, but they're never out, not in April. That being the case, don't you want the guy that "managed" your team to 4 WCs and many a playoff appearance at the helm?

I've been a WMP detractor to some extent...but more accurately I've been a real "trade for WMP" detractor. That said, I was pumped for the guy last night, more so than I'd generally be. While it was a great thing for the NAME ON THE FRONT of the uniform, I'm hoping it proves even more pivotal for the name on the back. Really nice to see him have some success...and if you look at the way the rest of the team responded to him, they were feeling his pain too. Would love to see one land in the monuments this weekend.

President's Trophy...that and a dime.... This may actually be Buffalo's year...the Eastern Conference is pretty weak in general and I'm not sure how strong Detroit will be down the stretch. Imagine them winning the cup with Ruff at the helm. Ruff? Gimme a fkn break.

Doin' the bull dance, feelin' the flow, feelin' it... feelin' it.