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OT: Yankees land Stanton!

JustinesGuy said:
Brilliant move by cash. The marlins were in a tough spot. They were definitely going to trade him and he had a pretty solid no trade clause, and only wanted to go to yanks or dodgers. Thus yanks really stole him!! What a lineup. Power pen and power bats are a great start. We have so much young talent coming up thru AAA next two years. I can manage this team:).

Should be a fun decade!!
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The radio jocks are saying Jeter will get a gift basket with a World Series ring if the Yanks win it next year.

(Derek was known for gift baskets in his single days :cool:).
 
JustinesGuy said:
Yankees don't even have highest payroll. They have kick started this run on smart trades thus stocking there system in power arms and power bats. Now yes they have the means to pay these guys when time comes. No doubt. It's not about wildly spending money. Build a core from within then strategically add winning pieces too it.
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Not only do they not have the highest payroll, they still have the cap room left to sign a big-time pitcher, and the prospects to trade for one if that's what's needed at the All Star break.
 
As a Marlin fan Im disappointed. Good luck to the former Grasshopper Stanton.... but not to the Yankees
 
j66kicker said:
The radio jocks are saying Jeter will get a gift basket with a World Series ring if the Yanks win it next year.

(Derek was known for gift baskets in his single days :cool:).
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Yes! He even validated parking :)
 
j66kicker said:
Not only do they not have the highest payroll, they still have the cap room left to sign a big-time pitcher, and the prospects to trade for one if that's what's needed at the All Star break.
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Bingo
 
triaddukefan said:
As a Marlin fan Im disappointed. Good luck to the former Grasshopper Stanton.... but not to the Yankees
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Are we going to like him? Is he a good club house guy? Likable? Give me some insight
 
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j66kicker said:
The radio jocks are saying Jeter will get a gift basket with a World Series ring if the Yanks win it next year.

(Derek was known for gift baskets in his single days :cool:).
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Verlander has the real prize.
 
JustinesGuy said:
Verlander has the real prize.
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Imma tell Justine you said that...

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As a life long Yankee fan I have mixed emotions about this signing, just as I have mixed emotions about the Yankees parting ways with the steady leadership of Joe Girardi in favor of Aaron Boone.

The more recent Yankee Championships were built on home grown talent: Jeter, Posada, Rivera & Petit. I was ecstatic when A-Rod was shoved out the door and Texiera finally retired.

I loved this young group of Bronx Bombers that fell one game short of the World Series. They’ve now added an expensive 10 year contract with a no trade clause. Another overpriced free agent that may or may not pan out.
 
JustinesGuy said:
Are we going to like him? Is he a good club house guy? Likable? Give me some insight
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Never heard or read anything bad/negative about him. Im sure the Yankee fans will love him. He's a professional..... seems to be all-business.... and just wants to win. Marlins never had a winning record since he arrived there. Only drawback is he does seem to get hurt every season.
 
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triaddukefan said:
Never heard or read anything bad/negative about him. Im sure the Yankee fans will love him. He's a professional..... seems to be all-business.... and just wants to win. Marlins never had a winning record since he arrived there. Only drawback is he does seem to get hurt every season.
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Warning sign for a juicer. I don't know anything, haven't heard anything, but always suspicious.
 
j66kicker said:
Warning sign for a juicer. I don't know anything, haven't heard anything, but always suspicious.
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Well one of his injuries was due to get getting hit in the face with a fastball a few years ago.... thats why he wears that special helmet. I dunno about steroids... . dude was a football player in high school... and had offers to play Major College Football as well. He was 18 when he played here.. and was 6'6 240lbs or so back then. Guys like him, Frank Thomas... guys who were TE's in high school..... and a few others I dont question.
 
triaddukefan said:
Well one of his injuries was due to get getting hit in the face with a fastball a few years ago.... thats why he wears that special helmet. I dunno about steroids... . dude was a football player in high school... and had offers to play Major College Football as well. He was 18 when he played here.. and was 6'6 240lbs or so back then. Guys like him, Frank Thomas... guys who were TE's in high school..... and a few others I dont question.
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I made the same point about his new teammate, Aaron Judge, a few months back. He’s been lifting weights since he was 12, and was a 3-sport HS star.
 
As a NY Yankee fan since 1958 when the Dodgers left Brooklyn for LA, the best part of the deal is the Yankees gave up Starlin Castro the 2B man and 2 minor young players that are replaceable for Stanton! There are at least 2 youngsters down on the farms that are ready to replace Castro at 2B and also take over at 3B. And they can also turn to super-sub Ronald Torreyes if necessary!
I started last season rooting for the Cubs because I couldn't stand to watch the NYY under Joe Giardi! The do nothing manager who would do nothing but wait for a 3 run HR! No bunting, stealing, hitting to the opposite field, hit & run, run & hit,
Hopefully Aaron Boone will get his team ready to play BASEBALL! Do anything that will get them a W!
Just because it's an American League club doesn't mean they have to play wait for the HR type of game!
 
RSHERMVIKES said:
As a NY Yankee fan since 1958 when the Dodgers left Brooklyn for LA, the best part of the deal is the Yankees gave up Starlin Castro the 2B man and 2 minor young players that are replaceable for Stanton! There are at least 2 youngsters down on the farms that are ready to replace Castro at 2B and also take over at 3B. And they can also turn to super-sub Ronald Torreyes if necessary!
I started last season rooting for the Cubs because I couldn't stand to watch the NYY under Joe Giardi! The do nothing manager who would do nothing but wait for a 3 run HR! No bunting, stealing, hitting to the opposite field, hit & run, run & hit,
Hopefully Aaron Boone will get his team ready to play BASEBALL! Do anything that will get them a W!
Just because it's an American League club doesn't mean they have to play wait for the HR type of game!
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Do u remember babe Ruth?

Listen the game is about power now both arms and bats. I don't love the current game, I do love a balanced line up, with what I call rally boys( contact hitter, speed, plate discipline etc). I hate that waiting for a three run homer come post season although it makes for a fun regular season. Let's hope we can shore up the rotation with a few starters that can be trusted come post season.
 
JustinesGuy said:
Do u remember babe Ruth?

Listen the game is about power now both arms and bats. I don't love the current game, I do love a balanced line up, with what I call rally boys( contact hitter, speed, plate discipline etc). I hate that waiting for a three run homer come post season although it makes for a fun regular season. Let's hope we can shore up the rotation with a few starters that can be trusted come post season.
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Excellent point. The game I grew up with included bunting, hit & run, stolen bases and good pitchers pitching to contact. Now it’s all about walks, strike outs and HR’s. Not as entertaining, but it is what it is.
 
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oldude said:
Excellent point. The game I grew up with included bunting, hit & run, stolen bases and good pitchers pitching to contact. Now it’s all about walks, strike outs and HR’s. Not as entertaining, but it is what it is.
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I liked joe girardi I was sad to see him go. What gets me is they had no replacement. They interview all C level or first time managers. Why not interview me? That was so disappointing. All Joe did was win, when he had the talent we won a World Series. Last year the team over achieved and were poised for a big run. Aaron Boone certainly looks the part, former solid player before injury, is in good shape, has a photographic memory, etc. We will see...
 
JustinesGuy said:
I liked joe girardi I was sad to see him go. What gets me is they had no replacement. They interview all C level or first time managers. Why not interview me? That was so disappointing. All Joe did was win, when he had the talent we won a World Series. Last year the team over achieved and were poised for a big run. Aaron Boone certainly looks the part, former solid player before injury, is in good shape, has a photographic memory, etc. We will see...
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JG, if Boone doesn’t work out, you have my support to be the next Yankee Skipper....;)
 
RSHERMVIKES said:
As a NY Yankee fan since 1958 when the Dodgers left Brooklyn for LA, the best part of the deal is the Yankees gave up Starlin Castro the 2B man and 2 minor young players that are replaceable for Stanton! There are at least 2 youngsters down on the farms that are ready to replace Castro at 2B and also take over at 3B. And they can also turn to super-sub Ronald Torreyes if necessary!
I started last season rooting for the Cubs because I couldn't stand to watch the NYY under Joe Giardi! The do nothing manager who would do nothing but wait for a 3 run HR! No bunting, stealing, hitting to the opposite field, hit & run, run & hit,
Hopefully Aaron Boone will get his team ready to play BASEBALL! Do anything that will get them a W!
Just because it's an American League club doesn't mean they have to play wait for the HR type of game!
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Hard to steal when few of your players have base stealing ability. Hard to play hit and run and run and hit when your players strikeout so much. Hard to hit to the opposite field when so many of your players are mostly pull hitters and again, strikeout so much. A manager's style is limited by his teams shortcomings.
 
RSHERMVIKES said:
I started last season rooting for the Cubs because I couldn't stand to watch the NYY under Joe Giardi! The do nothing manager who would do nothing but wait for a 3 run HR! No bunting, stealing, hitting to the opposite field, hit & run, run & hit,
Hopefully Aaron Boone will get his team ready to play BASEBALL! Do anything that will get them a W!
Just because it's an American League club doesn't mean they have to play wait for the HR type of game!
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Well now Boone won't have to wait as long :cool:
 
JordyG said:
Hard to steal when few of your players have base stealing ability. Hard to play hit and run and run and hit when your players strikeout so much. Hard to hit to the opposite field when so many of your players are mostly pull hitters and again, strikeout so much. A manager's style is limited by his teams shortcomings.
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Nobody is fielding a team full of punch & Judy hitters. Everyone is swinging for the fences nowadays, and if there is one absolute concept that emerged from the movie, Moneyball, it’s that a sacrifice bunt is essentially throwing away an at bat.

Years ago, a pitcher who threw a 92 mph fastball, was fast. Nowadays, a 92 mph fastball is below average. The game of baseball has clearly changed to value power hitting & power pitchers.
 
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Centerstream said:
Let's see...Jeter is part of the Marlins ownership and they need to lower operating costs and unload a higher paid player. So, who do they unload him to, well, geesh, Jeter's real team. Nothing weird seems to be going on here. Oh, and yesterday the (fake?) sporting news outlets were reporting that Stanton had vetoed the Evil Empire as a destination. Hmm.
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Wow, he eliminated the Red Sox?
 
JustinesGuy said:
Do u remember babe Ruth?

Listen the game is about power now both arms and bats. I don't love the current game, I do love a balanced line up, with what I call rally boys( contact hitter, speed, plate discipline etc). I hate that waiting for a three run homer come post season although it makes for a fun regular season. Let's hope we can shore up the rotation with a few starters that can be trusted come post season.
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Babe Ruth hit the first Home Run at Muzzy Field in Bristol Conn. history!
 
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