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[jaysfan2014]

Not to mention that A-Rod may not get the 211 game suspension--the federal judges ruled in favor of A-Rod's PR maven Michael Sitrick, rejecting MLB's claim of him being in contempt of court. As a result, MLB's case looks a lot weaker:

 

http://nypost.com/2013/12/13/a-rod-scores-huge-court-win-over-mlb/

 

As a result, if the suspension is cut to 50 or removed altogether, the Yankees will have difficulty getting under the tax--every dollar they spend over $189M will cost them 50% extra for every $1 spent. And they need SP, a real 2B (not Kelly Johnson), and a 3B depending on A-Rod.

[jaysfan2014]

Cot's already has the Yanks at $172.168M(including Ellsbury) before arb raises and questions regarding A-Rod's suspension. They're looking at $200M+ if A-Rod doesn't get suspended.

[G-Snarls]

Angelo: Thanks. I still don't understand how to post uploaded images in line like that.

[Angrioter]

Angelo: Thanks. I still don't understand how to post uploaded images in line like that.

 

1-Uploaded images

2-Copy the URL image

3-[b]URL image[/b]

[P2F]

Floyd's a good pitcher, I'd say he's a number 3.

 

Dickey

Morrow

Floyd

Buehrle

Stroman

 

In my opinion, Floyd represents the ideal number 3.

 

That, however, hinges on him bouncing back to somewhat career norms, post-TJ. He's definitely worth a shot, if the AAV is friendly.

[G-Snarls]

"We should be contending with this kind of payroll, at $165MM or $170MM, wherever it shakes out."

- Ruben Amaro

 

No f***ing s*** Sherlock.

 

Emphasis on the SHOULD

[ElNik2013]

"We should be contending with this kind of payroll, at $165MM or $170MM, wherever it shakes out."

- Ruben Amaro

 

No f***ing s*** Sherlock.

 

 

Hopefully AA is the next one in realizing this.

[Boxcar]

Not to mention that A-Rod may not get the 211 game suspension--the federal judges ruled in favor of A-Rod's PR maven Michael Sitrick, rejecting MLB's claim of him being in contempt of court. As a result, MLB's case looks a lot weaker:

 

http://nypost.com/2013/12/13/a-rod-scores-huge-court-win-over-mlb/

 

As a result, if the suspension is cut to 50 or removed altogether, the Yankees will have difficulty getting under the tax--every dollar they spend over $189M will cost them 50% extra for every $1 spent. And they need SP, a real 2B (not Kelly Johnson), and a 3B depending on A-Rod.

 

That's weird, pretty sure CHP was in here calling everyone who scoffed at the intended length of suspension idiots. I thought it was a slam dunk.

[Boxcar]

Emphasis on the SHOULD

 

What, you mean your team shouldn't be poised to lose 90 games with a payroll that high?!

[Abomination]

Yikes at Pelfrey getting 2/11 PLUS bonuses.

[G-Snarls]

Yikes at Pelfrey getting 2/11 PLUS bonuses.

 

"There's never been a better time to be a mediocre pitcher than RIGHT NOW"

 

http://mets360.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Mike-Pelfrey.jpg

[NorthOf49]

Congrats to Angrioter and Ziggyy108 for picking Big Pelf-Twins correctly. FAP Contest standings are really solidifying... check my latest post and the doc!

[jaysfan2014]

Meanwhile, the great Japanese pitcher Tanaka is looking like he's staying in Japan:

 

http://nypost.com/2013/12/14/source-tanaka-may-stay-in-japan/

 

And delusional Yankees fans on the comments on the article think it's BS... they must be the same ones who think Ellsbury, Beltran and McCann will make them a World Series team.. far from it, especially with the lack of quality pitching on that staff in the rotation and bullpen due to free agency/retirements. Makes you wonder if the management even knows what they're doing.. I know they need offense, but it won't do any good without adding any decent pitching. (Yes, I know us Jays fans are pushing for pitching as well.. but this Tanaka thing has stalled the market.)

[Dylan]

Yankees will be close to a 90 win team and in a playoff race again

[jaysfan2014]

I don't know about 90 wins--losing a big bat like Cano (7.6 WAR) and Granderson(3.0 WAR in 2012-- 2013 was injury plagued) isn't good, especially when Beltran (2.4 WAR), Ellsbury (5.8 WAR), and McCann (2.2 WAR) just barely offset it, and Beltran/McCann are at risk of decline due to age(Beltran) or injury risk(McCann, Ellsbury). Don't forget that Pettitte and Rivera are gone as well.

 

The current roster as stands is 85 wins (at best).. with a real risk of decline if age or injury hits. The projections also haven't been adjusted for A-Rod's potential suspension as well...

[jaysfan2014]

That's fair. Boston's projected for 93 BTW.. but how will they offset the loss of Jacoby Ellsbury? Jackie Bradley Jr. is still raw.. and Stephen Drew won't come back unless Boston clears payroll by trading a starter (they're currently right near the tax.) Good thing for that quality pitching and likely emergence of Xander Bogaerts.

[ElNik2013]

The return of raysjays?

[GD]

The return of raysjays?

 

oh god not again

[ElNik2013]

oh god not again

 

 

LOL, High85 can't be far away, at least he'll counter act him...with his own act.

[NorthOf49]

He's very obviously this guy, you can tell by the use of the "--".

 

Who even uses those?

I do. They're supposed to stand in for em dashes, which aren't located directly on keyboards. Nothing wrong with it.

[jaysfan2014]

C'mon, the Tigers are much better now. With Fielder gone, they're a much improved team defensively. Bullpen is still a wild card with the additions of Nathan and Chamberlain, but the need at least another arm. And wouldn't you agree they should've gotten more for Fister? At least Smyly's finally getting utilized as a starter, which he was in the minors.

 

And Nick Castellanos should be interesting to watch.

[Jays]

oh god not again

 

It's him:(

[Angrioter]

C'mon, the Tigers are much better now. With Fielder gone, they're a much improved team defensively. Bullpen is still a wild card with the additions of Nathan and Chamberlain, but the need at least another arm. And wouldn't you agree they should've gotten more for Fister? At least Smyly's finally getting utilized as a starter, which he was in the minors.

 

And Nick Castellanos should be interesting to watch.

 

Nathan

Rondon

Al Alburquerque

Coke

Chamberlain

Krol

[jaysfan2014]

Still short a long-man (Crosby? Alvarez?)

 

Depending on the offense, they're faves in the AL Central, although Kansas City could be a team to watch.

[ElNik2013]

It's him:(

 

 

Come on, it means the board has hit the big time, lol. Seriously though, I always try to find some entertainment value in posts and I'm sure his posts will add plenty of if to the board.

[GD]

He doesn't quote anyone either. Yeah, it's him. mods pls ip ban

[GD]

^ninja

[fatcowxlive]

http://i.imgur.com/VIUYZSs.png

 

He's still around.

 

http://i.imgur.com/u4rRA1C.png

 

Jaysfans first post

 

Coincidence?

 

Good screenshot! Two people busted for multi-accounts this year by the kids

[GD]

Good screenshot! Two people busted for multi-accounts this year by the kids

 

I got next :3

[Jays]

Good screenshot! Two people busted for multi-accounts this year by the kids

 

Now when you say two people... do you mean one person?