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Congrats to the Yankees.

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Joe,
I wish I was still in the NYC area.
Have gone to a few when I did live there.
What a great experience.

:r

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Congratulations to the Yankees. That was a good series and a well deserved win. They kept constant pressure on the Phils and in the end never really faltered. They made very few mistakes for the Phillies to capitalize on.

Last night was electric if you are a Yankees fan, but for us Phillie fans it was just darn frustrating…..lot’s of opportunities, but nobody closing the sale. At times it looked like Ruiz was the only one that made the trip to NY. He really played a hell of a game.

Great thread everybody!

Football season can now officially begin. GO EAGLES! :tu

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We're watching "The Pride of the Yankees" in class today.

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Actually 2000 does count as part of the decade since it is 2000-2009.

The Yankees went to 4 WS this decade (00,01,03,09) and won two of them (00,09)
They had more wins than any team in the decade.
They only team that would be a close second would be the Red Sox.

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Truly agree.
However, either I misunderstood it in my rapid reading of or the geniuses at ESPN are the ones that are discounting 2000 as part of the decade.

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Let's go Yankees...Godzilla breathing fire all over =D

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The way I've always heard it was 2000 is a part of this decade, but not a part of the 21st century. 2001 began the 21st century, but 2000 began the 00s decade.

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This thread was fun, guys - thanks for all who pitched in, and to all who took a hit with good grace. Hope to see you back next year.

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AGHHHHH...congrats to the Yankees!!

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That had to hurt.:r

Who knows, maybe a subway series next year.....

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:tpd:
It didn't hurt too bad for me. Can't speak for anyone else.

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:r

You are a better man than my brother in law.
He is a die hard Mets fan that can only say the word "Yankees" with some nasty explicative before and after the word.:r

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Okay...."AARPedro" is officially the second funniest statement in this thread. :r :r :r :r

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I said it...just didn't type it. :r:r

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Before this thread goes stale, let me ask all the Yankee fans: What do you think about them getting rid of the old Yankee Stadium? I think it should be a crime, as WAY too much history was made there. Not knocking the new stadium, but the old one should become an historic landmark IMHO.
I've been thinking about that all day, as we watched "The Pride of the Yankees" in my English class today.

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I was there this past May.
While it was a thrill to be in the new stadium, as I left, I paused to honor the old one and remember the great times there.
It was tough indeed to wave it goodbye but I truly believe nothing is forever.
Everything must come to an end.

I was recently watching the Jets game and they showed the new stadium. That too brings back memories as a Giants fan.
I watched that stadium built. Lived just a stone throw away down a couple of exits from it on Rt. 3.
That too has come to an end after this year.

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I loved the old stadium. I have a ton of great memories from that place. But it was uncomfortable, old, and kinda dirty in general (anybody else have fond memories of the bathrooms by the bleachers?). The new place is much more open, much more comfortable, and has tributes to Yankees past all over the place. I was on the fence about the new place, but after a few trips there i've been convinced.

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I don't mind them moving into a new stadium, but why can't they turn the old one into a museum or something? The Steinbrenners and the city of NY don't seem to give a damn about it, and that's a shame.

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They need the parking. Plus they are making a killing selling off old bricks and seats :r

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I think it needs to go down. It is not the original Stadium from 1923 with the 70's renovation. Also NYC own's the building and I don't think the tax payers need to be covering more of the cost of things down there. They also need to make room for the youth sports fields that the new Stadium took away when built.

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That's true. It's the same field, but different stands, facilities, and everything else. They could at least keep the field and tear down the rest. Kinda like they were supposed to do with the old Detroit Stadium. Use the field as part of the youth facility.

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I think it all boils down to money.
While the city owns it, the Yankees could in fact buy it and could have kept it as a shrine.
However, with the price of real estate in NYC, the reality is that land better serves financially for other uses such as parking lot, etc.
To that, add the costs associated with maintaining it long term.

It is a shame and I can see trying to keep it for posterity given the history of this club but I can also see the financial argument and the thought of moving on to a new home, for a new history.

My last memory of the old stadium as I left the new stadium in May.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...o/DSCN1122.jpg

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Heard a funny quote on talk radio this morning;

"rooting for the Yankees is a bit like rooting for Microsoft."

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repeat WS in 2010....

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/1...0-fall-classic

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As for the old stadium, there is only one part of it that is original 1923 vintage, and survived the 70's renovation. I believe that is Gate 4 (one of the gates, anyway), and there is a grassroot movement to save it as a monument. The city claims it would be too expensive to do so, while the supporters say it would only cost a million or so. For the Yankees, that is beer money.

I'd like to see that one piece saved, but one can't expect the whole structure to be preserved and maintained in perpetuity.

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I'd be willing to give 5 to 1 odds on a wager that this WILL NOT be the case next year.

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Depends what moves each team does over the off season. The Phillies are a real good team, with some help in the pen they'd be even tougher. The Yanks are always a good bet to be there, I could see it happening.

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I can remember when that quote ended in "rooting for US Steel". Then it was "rooting for Ma Bell". Then it was "rooting for IBM". Now it's Microsoft.

My point? Plus ca change, but the Yankees just keep moving along. Are they a monopoly? No, but keep in mind that Congress did give MLB an anti-trust exemption, so in effect ALL baseball teams are monopolies.

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Wow, you're old.:D

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Damn skippy. :fu2

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This thread isn't closed yet? :D

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$#!+ no, Mac - the Phillies are still waiting for Game 7. :r

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See what happens when you are a Yankees fan?
As I always say to my brother in law (that die hard Mets fan), come on over to the dark side. You will certainly have more fun in the post season/playoffs.:r

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That ain't gonna happen!!!

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Are you sure?
We will gladly take a Mets convert.
While the party we are having may look really good from the outside looking in, boy is it much more fun from the inside.:r
Come on over.
Luke, I am your father!!!:r

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Hasn't happened in 42 years...won't happen now brother!! ;s GO METS!!

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As Yoda would say:
Suffer continue you therefore should then.:D

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Mets/Jets
Yankees/Giants

Thank God I am the latter.

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Mets/Bills here...even worse.

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My condolences.:D

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Ouch.....kickin' a brother when he's down......

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At least it's not Mets/Browns, that would really suck.

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Not NY, but Reds/Panthers here. Not a good year.:)

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An article on hating the Yankees:

http://www.delawareonline.com/articl...5/1021/RSS0206

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Forgive me, my brother - but it was too good a set-up to let slide. :D

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Still open??? Come on guys...catchers and pitchers report in 93 days.

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I had to post this one:

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...1257444657.jpg

:ss

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:r:r