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  1. Dipre
    Nope, you simply don't know what a strawman is, and i'm kinda tired of explaining it to you. On the other hand, you keep not addressing the actual point: It's not that you didn't call both pitchers wild cards (for the 1249869085058795th time) but that you've been pretty optimistic that Burnett can rebound while offering a myriad excuses of why Beckett can't. Again, focus on that point. (Your last post contained yet another strawman by the way, i think your English to English translation is not very good, perhaps Wikipedia can help).
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    Beckett average velocity 2007-2009: 94.4 MPH. Beckett 2010 average velocity: 93.5 MPH. Beckett 2010 average velocity (August-September): 94.2 MPH. Where's the dropoff? And where's the evidence that his fastball has "straightened out"? Looking at his charts, his fastball movement is similar now to how it was 2007-2009. Beckett's problem has always been health, and it's probably what will not allow him to live up to his contract, but everything indicates that his stuff remains roughly the same.
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    As usual, you miss the point. What you are being called out on is the double standard (not to mention that your point is still wrong because the only year he's missed significant time is 2010 but i digress). You are fairly optimistic that Burnett can rebound, yet fairly pessimistic that Becket can. Par for the course. You calling me biased is downright laughable by the way.
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    Excuse me Jacko 2.0. but this assessment is wrong on many many levels. Wakefield is not in the rotation, Dice-K is an excellent number 5, and hell, could be number three on the mighty Yankees, Lackey's results speak for themselves, so whether or not you're a "fan" (which is subjective and absolutely against objective analysis and therefore doesn't matter). If Burnett, your number 3, gives you the production Lackey gave us last year, you're all jumping for joy. Please, just a modicum of objectivity. Don't be such a blatant homer.
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    Whoa, Chadd Finn called out Tony Mazz on still whining about Teixeira in an awesome, awesome way. If Boston.com had a respect-o-meter, his would have shot up big-time. Awesome, just awesome.
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    I find it funny that the two people that hang on Frankie Piliere's nuts the most (Meh and Jacksonian) because of his raving reviews of most Yankee top prospects directly contradict his opinions on a former Red Sox prospect (Kelly) and a current one (Iglesias' ability to hit) because quite honestly, neither of you is a scout, you haven't seen him play consistently, and like the rest of us, mostly regurgitate or interpret other people's opinions, and scouts are saying that his bat is catching up, so what do you base this opinion on? Specially given the fact that Piliere himself argues this very same thing (that his bat is catching up), and he projects him to be an above-average hitter, and i quote: The thread in itself doesn't annoy me, but the lack of objectivity from Yankee fans does. Just the smallest measure of objectivity concerning the flaws of Yankee prospects and good things about Red Sox prospects would be enough but i've learned not to expect it.
  10. Dipre
    Dues sent. I had issues with paypal (yet again) so i had to use my friend's account, and since it is nearly impossible to send a PM and my talksox account remains crewed up, here are the transaction details: (Unique Transaction ID # 7W896095VA4065936) The name of the person whose account i used (and i got his permission to post his name beforehand) is Luis Jonathan Roa Ramirez. Sunday is not a good day for me, by the way, since i will probably be taking an online exam right about at the same time of the draft.
  11. Dipre
    Free Jed, he's the best shortstop in the AL!!!!!
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    That's : A) A fluke. B ) Very misleading anyway, because Scutaro's WAR was negatively impacted very heavily because of his negative UZR which was a direct result of his injury.
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    Trading for an injury-prone SS who's about to get really expensive when i have not one, not two, but three viable options at the position? No thanks.
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    It's funny that all of us get heated arguing over things like this sometimes, but in the end, these are all good problems to have. This has to be the strongest Red Sox team any of us has ever seen.
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    Wow, how could everyone have forgotten he was a 3B, you're so smart for figuring it out before everyone else.......oh, wait......
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    Edwin Encarnacion plays 3B, which would make him E5. E6 is Julio Lugo's (well-deserved) nickname.
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    This is quite ironic coming from the guy who couldn't attach a poll to a new thread.
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    It's funny you would be so good at something you refuse to admit you do. Dipre says: "The Sox are better than the Yanks, and you desperately want it to not be that way anymore." You say: "But for the past two years (which was not my claim, and it's an imaginary argument you just made up) the Yankees have been better constructed than the Red Sox (Victory over the strawman argument)." Do i need to create a PowerPoint presentation of why it was a strawman?
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    Speaking about hyperbole (Choo and Hamilton, who is a COF now, say hello). On the Yankees payroll discussion, that dead horse has been hit quite enough on this site, the advantage is massive, but not infinite. That's about the size of it. I also got a kick out of Jacko creaming his pants at the prospect of being able to say "The Yankees are better than the Red Sox".
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    Ah mate, it would appear to me you are consciously trying to adhere the subjectivity of the word "ace" in a way that would make it suitable for your ill-conceived idea that Phil Hughes could reach the level of ability, "stuff" and control that the aforementioned Felix Hernandez presently exhibits.(Here is a hint for you good sir: No). Anyways, if you are unwilling (or unable) to present a better argument than the use of a subjective and often misused term to present your position, then i hereby declare myself the victor, and i expect for you to, as soon as possible, hand over any and all previously acquired, built and upgraded defensive establishments to me. Good day, and cheers mate!!
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    Mate, i am laughing at this statement. Heartily. Cheers!
  24. Dipre
    Bloody hell mate, it's just the good ol' internet, and it's not like there are some previously acquired and upgraded defensive establishments and/or resources in play here. And being called a troll by people whose contribution consists of 60% macros and 20% "u mad brah"? posts is quite interesting indeed! Cheers, mates!
  25. Dipre
    I am genuinely surprised at this! A non-issue being blown up by the media during the off-season to the point where it actually becomes a story!!! Fascinating! Funny how our "unbiased" Yankee fan eliminated Theo Epstein's quote on the subject: It's difficult to maintain credibility when you publish information selectively, mate, and i would advise against continuing that practice. Cheers, mates!
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