New York Yankees 2011 - Page 3

MedicCook · 01-07-2011, 01:29 AM

Yankees Fact:
New York jerseys bore the nickname "YANKEES" across the chest in just four season in franchise history: 1927 through 1930.

Yankees Transactions:
1/7/1924 - The New York Yankees traded Elmer Smith and $50000 and a player to be named to Louisville (American Association) for Earle Combs.

January 7th birthdays:
Alfonso Soriano, Johnny Mize

jonumberone · 01-07-2011, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Congrats on the correct answer.

You prize will be maing fun of REd Sox fans.

If I knew that was the prize, I would've tried harder.

Subvet642 · 01-07-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Varitek is a big hole, and Saltalamacchia can't throw or hit for beans. At least the Yanks have options with their catchers. Crawford got overpayed big time, but i'm happy Boston did it and not the Yanks

At least we overpay for young guys and not the geriatrics the Yankees overpay for.

The Poet · 01-07-2011, 10:19 AM

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At least we overpay for young guys and not the geriatrics the Yankees overpay for.

I guess you mean hot young rookies like Wakefield and Big Poopie.

Subvet642 · 01-07-2011, 10:30 AM

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I guess you mean hot young rookies like Wakefield and Big Papi.

Wake is cheap, and Papi got the job done in '04 and '07.

jonumberone · 01-07-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

At least we overpay for young guys and not the geriatrics the Yankees overpay for.

Crawford will be 37 yrs old at the end of his contract.
While this isn't ancient, his main + attribute is speed.
It should be the skill that deteriorates first.

Starscream · 01-07-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Wake is cheap, and Papi got the job done in '04 and '07.

But this is '11.

Subvet642 · 01-07-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Crawford will be 37 yrs old at the end of his contract.
While this isn't ancient, his main + attribute is speed.
It should be the skill that deteriorates first.

That doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be playing for the Sox by then.

Subvet642 · 01-07-2011, 12:13 PM

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But this is '11.

Last season he had 102 RBIs and an OBP of .370 as well as being an All Star. With a little more protection, he should do even better this season.

VirtualSmitty · 01-07-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Last season he had 102 RBIs and an OBP of .370 as well as being an All Star. With a little more protection, he should do even better this season.

Maybe he'll shorten that zero production streak down from 5 to 4 weeks

And you still don't have a catcher worth a damn

Subvet642 · 01-07-2011, 02:15 PM

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Maybe he'll shorten that zero production streak down from 5 to 4 weeks

And you still don't have a catcher worth a damn

Well, I guess there goes the whole season!

The Poet · 01-07-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Last season he had 102 RBIs and an OBP of .370 as well as being an All Star.

And don't forget, he was 0-for-0 in the playoffs, which is batting a thousand!

jonumberone · 01-07-2011, 02:36 PM

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And don't forget, he was 0-for-0 in the playoffs, which is batting a thousand!

Subvet642 · 01-07-2011, 02:41 PM

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And don't forget, he was 0-for-0 in the playoffs, which is batting a thousand!

And that means...what?

The Poet · 01-07-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Last season he had 102 RBIs and an OBP of .370 as well as being an All Star.

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And that means...what?

I could not say it better myself.

MedicCook · 01-08-2011, 12:12 AM

Yankees Trivia:
In 1951, which Yankees pitcher became the first American League moundsman to toss two no-hitters in one season?

Bonus prize if you have the dates of the no-hitters.

Since it is the weekend I will give you until Monday to make your guess (remember only cheaters use google).

This Date in Yankees History:
1986 - Yankees signed Joe & Phil Niekro and Butch Wynegar.
1987 - Yankees signed Willie Randolph & Tommy John.
1998 - Yankees signed Darryl Strawberry.
2007 - Yankees signed Doug Mientkiewicz.

Yankees Birthdays:
Carl Pavano (he probably hurt himself blowing out his candles), Jason Giambi

MedicCook · 01-08-2011, 12:24 AM

The Yankees lost another member of the family on Thursday. Ryne Duren pitched for the Yankees from 1958 - 1961. He had a 100 mph fastball and was known for his wild throws while warming up on the mound. He was an All*Star three times. He pitched in two World Series with the Yankees winning a ring in 1958.

Ryne Sandberg was named after Duren.

Subvet642 · 01-08-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

I could not say it better myself.

I'm looking forward to some great games between the Sox and Yanks this season; I can't wait for Opening Day!

jonumberone · 01-08-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

I'm looking forward to some great games between the Sox and Yanks this season; I can't wait for Opening Day!

VirtualSmitty · 01-09-2011, 10:49 AM

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I'm looking forward to some great games between the Sox and Yanks this season; I can't wait for Opening Day!

Me neither, i'm going! Except I think we are playing the Tigers

01-07-2011, 01:29 AM	#41
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: New York Yankees 2011 Yankees Fact: New York jerseys bore the nickname "YANKEES" across the chest in just four season in franchise history: 1927 through 1930. Yankees Transactions: 1/7/1924 - The New York Yankees traded Elmer Smith and $50000 and a player to be named to Louisville (American Association) for Earle Combs. January 7th birthdays: Alfonso Soriano, Johnny Mize __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

01-08-2011, 12:12 AM	#56
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: New York Yankees 2011 Yankees Trivia: In 1951, which Yankees pitcher became the first American League moundsman to toss two no-hitters in one season? Bonus prize if you have the dates of the no-hitters. Since it is the weekend I will give you until Monday to make your guess (remember only cheaters use google). This Date in Yankees History: 1986 - Yankees signed Joe & Phil Niekro and Butch Wynegar. 1987 - Yankees signed Willie Randolph & Tommy John. 1998 - Yankees signed Darryl Strawberry. 2007 - Yankees signed Doug Mientkiewicz. Yankees Birthdays: Carl Pavano (he probably hurt himself blowing out his candles), Jason Giambi __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

01-08-2011, 12:24 AM	#57
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: New York Yankees 2011 The Yankees lost another member of the family on Thursday. Ryne Duren pitched for the Yankees from 1958 - 1961. He had a 100 mph fastball and was known for his wild throws while warming up on the mound. He was an All*Star three times. He pitched in two World Series with the Yankees winning a ring in 1958. Ryne Sandberg was named after Duren. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff