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[ElNik2013]

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

 

 

It's no big deal, but I'll take some credit as I figured him out just by reading 2 posts of his. Meh, it's no big deal. I actually always found his posts amusing and entertaining to some extent.

[GD]

The MohYou/Dogg one I told you...Do it bro lol

 

not the same phone just the same OS

[GD]

God Damnit! So...different person or he got a new phone?

 

He could've gotten a new phone but that's not enough to ban

[8D]

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

 

He's still around.

 

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

 

Jaysfans first post

 

Coincidence?

 

 

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/250x250/29274744.jpg

[8D]

You guys may be youngings be some of the best posters here. Dedication.

[BlueJayWay]

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...

Yes I agree. Remember also that though the team won 85 games last year, they were lucky to do that given their pythag. It's an old team as well so have to expect some erosion due to age. They've added parts but also lost Granderson, Cano, Pettite, Rivera, and some other pieces. Without doing any fancy stats they feel like they might be an 85 win 'true talent' team right now given an AL East sched.

[Dylan]

As it stands now

 

Boston

Tampa Bay

New York

Batlimore/Blue Jays

[jaysfan2014]

Well, they were a 79-83 team with their pythag, with a -21 differential.

 

While we don't know the lineup, let's measure based on previous numbers(not including HRs)

 

Cano 81 R, 107 RBIs

Granderson: 31 R, 15 RBIs in 2013 (102 R, 106 RBIs in 2012)

 

TOTAL LOST: 183 R, 213 RBIS

A healthy Granderson and Teixiera would've given the Yankees a tough offense of 800 RBIs and a contending team that would've likely been a wild card team. Their losses really hurt the team.

 

Now the replacements:

 

Beltran 79 R, 84 RBIs

McCann 43 R, 57 RBIs (about 60 R and 70 RBIs when healthy for a full season)

Ellsbury 92 R, 53 RBIs

 

Estimated Total 231 R, 207 RBIs

 

Based on the math, the Yanks are only slightly better, depending how Ellsbury is utilized, especially considering they already have Jeter and Gardner around. However, losing Cano hurts considering how effective he was as the #3 hitter on the Yankees. Still, there is the risk of regression due to age, so past numbers can't be completely taken into account, especially considering the age of the Yankees team. The pitching is still a question mark unless the Yanks make an addition in the rotation. Losing Pettitte will hurt, and Nova needs more consistency. Kuroda and Sabathia still have age related concerns as well. And they desperately need bullpen help, as Logan's gone and Rivera's retired. BTW, the Yanks pitching was 8th in baseball last year.

 

Sorry if my math is a little off.

[Dylan]

The yankees put up a fight depending on Wells, Overbay and Nix last year, while having many main players down... anything can happen lol

[jaysfan2014]

Pretty much realistic. However, Baltimore might be lower because of Machado's uncertain status, and loss of Feldman and Hammel to free agency. Also keep in mind the Jays are a little better removing Josh Johnson from the roster, and regaining depth with the recovery of Drabek and Hutchison. But we still need another arm to be even competitive. C'mon AA!

[GD]

Cano 81 R, 107 RBIs

Granderson: 31 R, 15 RBIs in 2013 (102 R, 106 RBIs in 2012)

 

TOTAL LOST: 183 R, 213 RBIS

 

http://youtu.be/GF3GZwo0vGc?t=2m22s

 

Kinda reminded me of that lol.

 

But no, they lost 68.4 runs, or 7.4 wins from last year, and something like 66.7 projected wins next year, or roughly 7.2 wins next year, which they've begun to replace through McCann and Ellsbury. Power rankings have them at about 82 wins.

 

I haven't actually read through the argument but the only thing I take issue with is using RBI and runs scored as a measure of contribution.

[Dylan]

Maybe today is the day AA does something

[Brenner]

Cardinals nearing 1 year deal with Mark Ellis

 

uh oh, time for another forum freak out.

 

Let me get it started... WHY DIDN'T AA DO THIS????

[G-Snarls]

uh oh, time for another forum freak out.

 

Let me get it started... WHY DIDN'T AA DO THIS????

 

Because Ryan Goins is sticking

[jaysfan2014]

Well, Brandon Phillips is still available for the Jays--Yanks won't be trading Gardner + prospects for him anytime soon:

 

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10141157/new-york-yankees-no-intention-dealing-brett-gardner

[GD]

Well, Brandon Phillips is still available for the Jays--Yanks won't be trading Gardner + prospects for him anytime soon:

 

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10141157/new-york-yankees-no-intention-dealing-brett-gardner

 

Oh f*** it's raysjays.

[Boxcar]

Oh f*** it's raysjays.

 

Didn't he get banned already?

[z3r0s]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/phillies-very-willing-to-move-jimmy-rollins.html

 

Rollins as an option at 2b if you can you get Philly to take on some of the contract? It wouldn't be a bad plan to have a capable SS in the fold if Reyes goes down.

 

Not much risk on a 1 year term.

[KingKat]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/phillies-very-willing-to-move-jimmy-rollins.html

 

Rollins as an option at 2b if you can you get Philly to take on some of the contract? It wouldn't be a bad plan to have a capable SS in the fold if Reyes goes down.

 

Not much risk on a 1 year term.

 

Full no trade, vesting option, bleh.

[Abomination]

Full no trade, vesting option, bleh.

 

The vesting option is a reasonable price, so I don't mind that. The no trade would be a larger issue.

[Abomination]

Wada could be a rather interesting option to take a flier on.

[Jays]

Dodgers close to signing JP Howell to a multiyear deal. Watch them give him 4 years 24 mil or something crazy.

[OtisNixonFan]

I just hope this lacklustre offseason means that AA is gonna toss some serious coin at Tanaka. f*** trading assets if Tanaka can be had for 5/65(plus the posting fee). Howell and Boone Logan making out like bandits, fml..

[Frenchsoup]

I just hope this lacklustre offseason means that AA is gonna toss some serious coin at Tanaka. f*** trading assets if Tanaka can be had for 5/65(plus the posting fee). Howell and Boone Logan making out like bandits, fml..

 

i think your living in a fantasy world if you think Tanaka can be had for that, plus he's going to choose where he wants to go.

[Dr. Dinger]

I could see Tanaka going for $100M+ on the contract alone. He has way more leverage than Darvish did.

[jaysfan2014]

And all 30 teams will likely be involved, with a posting fee of $20M, he's going to have plenty of options, including the Jays.

[jaysfan2014]

Likely candidates include the Yankees, Jays, Dodgers, Angels, Cubs, Rangers, etc.

[Abomination]

Likely candidates include the Yankees, Jays, Dodgers, Angels, Cubs, Rangers, etc.

 

I actually could see the Mariners coming away with him.

[jaysfan2014]

Possibly, since they have Iwakuma already on that roster as well.

[jaysfan2014]

Oft-injured Brian Roberts signs with the Yankees.