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Also, being on the road isnt that much of a disadvantage, as we dont see Lee in the first 2 games and we get to throw our best at them in 1 and 2. I have never liked the 2-3-2 setup for the home team as it sets up for a good chance to lose if the WC team takes 1 of the first 2.

Right now it is AJ in game 4. I highly doubt it will be if we arent up 2-1 or 3-0. I think the more likely scenario, seeing as this series should be a dogfight is... 1- CC 2- Pettitte 3- Hughes 4- CC 5- AJ ( as long as it isnt an elimination game) 6- Pettitte 7- CC

My initial assessment was that he would get Posada money, which is still very realistic. But as any economist can tell you, the market changes. And when it comes to elite level offensive catchers, Joe Mauer set the market with his $23 mil a yr deal. Now, VMart isnt Mauer on either side of the ball, but right now he is the next one behind Mauer in terms of offensive catchers. If you think Mauer's deal has no impact on negotations, then you're just not much of a businessman. Now, the impact might not turn into money, but it might turn into more high powered negotiations and a drawn out process, etc. Regardless, Posada money would be fair since I think they are closer in terms of their production, switch hit ability and abysmal defense. But Mauer's contract may have changed the game a little.

The list is going to be longer than you think example, even in these economic times. Bringing Pujols into the fold would instantly legitimize the franchise and also add an infusion of fan interest the likes of which hadnt been seen before. The entirety of the AL East sans TB (their fans dont even show up for playoff teams when the tix are free!) would be in on him. The AL Central sans Cleveland and KC would be in on him. The AL West sans Oakland would be in on him. The NL East sans the Marlins would be in on him. The NL Central sans the Brewers and the Pirates would be in on him. And the NL West sans SD would be in on him. That's 8 teams out of it due to financial constraints and 22 teams that are in the running. I will guarantee you that if he hits the market, every one of those teams surpasses 25 mil per season and the winning bid would be in the $31-35 mil range

I doubt the Yankees are hurting. Financial whizzes can tell you how debt can be used to create enormous wealth, which is what I assume is the case here, otherwise the Yankees would be going into chapter 11.

He surpassed him this season. Look at the stats... Posada OPS 2006- .866 2007- .969 2008- .775 (injured) 2009- .885 2010- .811 VMart OPS 2006- .856 2007- .879 2008- .702 (injured) 2009- .861 2010- .844 This was the first season he was better in terms of OPS than Posada, so hence why he has surpassed him. It's simple logic Dipre, you should try it sometime

VMart leaked it IIRC, I remember him answering questions about that pretty honestly a few months back. There is no strategic plant, the sox were just starting negotiations. VMart has now surpassed Posada as the #2 offensive catcher in the game behind Mauer. He is going to get paid like it. And right now, seeing as he is planning on being paid as a catcher, the sox are going to have to dish out cash and yrs to the guy, cause he is gonna get some serious offers. I know most of you guys think the sox dont have any competition here. But just look at the average catcher line for 2010. The average OPS in the bigs out of the catcher position is .699. VMart was in the .850 range and can switch hit. Just because the Yankees are not going to be in the running doesnt mean the sox are locks to retain him. He is in the driver's seat right now in terms of negotiations. He's 31 (not too old), can switch hit, can hit in the middle of the lineup and is the second best offensive catcher in baseball at a position that sees HORRIBLE offensive production. Now there is what is reasonable and what is foolish. If some team that is close thinks that VMart can be the missing piece of the puzzle for the next 3-4 yrs and doesnt mind having an albatross at the backend, might offer him 5-6 yrs. But with catchers on the wrong side of 30, 4 yr deals are appropriate. I think a good offer is what Posada got, at 4yrs $52 mil. BUT, you need to see how the landscape has changed since Posada signed his deal. Joe Mauer also signed a big time contract, and if VMart looks at that contract as a trendsetter for elite offensive production from the C position, then his price just went up. Think about that. Mauer signed for $23 million per yr. That is $9 million per yr more than Posada and now Martinez has surpassed him. Would it be unreasonable, in the mind of VMart to think that he should meet halfway between Posada and Mauer? Maybe in the $18 mil range? Who knows, but the fact is, the sox lose all leverage 15 days after the WS. If they don't re-up him, I have a strong feeling that he gets an offer he cannot refuse

You dont hold your chips for Pujols. You react if Pujols doesnt sign with StL. I definitely think every team in baseball will drop everything to at least toy with the idea of adding the most dangerous hitter of our time. Even the Yanks who have 3b and 1b locked up long term and probably need to keep that DH spot open. The sox have other players that are more realistic to "hold chips for". Kinda like what the Yankees did prior to 2008 when they didnt go out and get Johan and held onto their guys through the season then signed CC and AJ. Cashman's patience has turned into 1 WS and at least 1 ALCS in 3 season, whereas relying on Johan would have turned us into no WS and probably no ALCS in 3 yrs

My prediction is that the Yankees are going to benefit from this significantly, regardless who wins. But I got Lee in a big game

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This reminds me of 2000. Yanks finished the yr like dogshit, then ran train during the playoffs. Once the sox lost their big boppers, the yanks just coasted. But these three games, we have seen a complete team effort. If we can play like we did in this series for the rest of the postseason, then banner #28 will be hanging soon

Well, 5-0 with Hughes throwing well and a dominant pen. Looks good for advancing. Have a good one guys, time for work...

Dojji, that is a crock of ********

Time to step on the throat Teixeira

Lee and Wilson will make it tough, although I do not fear Hunter or Lewis at all. In a 5 game set, the Rangers would be really tough to beat. But in a 7 game set, Hunter and Lewis throw at least 3 times in those 7 games, meaning we can basically avoid beating Lee and still take the series. Philly is definitely the biggest threat in the NL, but the Giants are definitely a concerning club since they boast a stout 1-2-3

5-0. Yanks pouring it on

If TB wins tomorrow, then either Price or Lee wont pitch till game 3 of the ALCS

Hahahahahaha. Mick Kelleher, the Yanks 1b coach just got hit in the balls by an errant throw. And THAMES!!!! 4-0, get ready for the ALCS baby!

Wouldnt say missing them down the middle. Hughes is locating really well right now. When he is throwing it "down the middle" he is elevating it over the letter getting swings and misses or popups. His command is sharp.

You do not improve your team for this season by dealing away one of the best players of all time who still has it for a draft pick. There is no addition by subtraction talent wise. This is a MASSIVE dropoff. Does it mean the Pats will suck? Maybe not. Maybe they change their gameplan to something that fits better, who knows. But they are absolutely behind the 8 ball for 2010

Yankees lead 1-0. Cano hits lefties better than any Yankee lefty I have seen

The Cardinals have inflated their salary to keep Pujols happy. They will do whatever it takes.

Hughes looked good through 1. Spotting the corner and flashed a good breaking ball. Girardi better be ready to pull Phil after 6 regardless of situation. This Twins team has a lot of powerful lefties in Yankee stadium, so if we get through 6 and are winning or close, then we have to consider ourselves lucky

The IFA market is slogged by identity crises. DePaula should be signing in the winter. I expect it to pick up a little around December when teams have time to work players out

You are talking sense to a team that knows nothing but nonsense. Their owner and former GM was the ultimate shiny thing collector.