New York Yankees 2008 Spring Training Thread

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  1. AMJets

    AMJets Well-Known Member

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    http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/ma...e-dreams-come-true-tampa/?news-breaking-yahoo

     
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    Thanks for the article, sounds like quite the experience for a brave kid!
     
  3. Canadian

    Canadian New Member

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    Here is Pete Abraham's 25-man roster prediction:
    http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/05/first-try-at-projecting-the-roster/

    Mussina as the 3rd starter worries me a little bit (yes I do realize that except for Opening Day and the playoffs which number you are in the rotation isn't really important), and I would be disappointed to see Matsui on the bench, especially after a solid second half for him last year.
     
  4. SixFeetDeep

    SixFeetDeep Red Hot Robbie Cano

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    for the bullpen i say they use henn, rock and rohlendorf, and veras instead of karstens.
     
  5. Don

    Don 2008 TGG Rich Kotite "Least Knowledgeable" Award W

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    I think Duncan makes that roster easily. I can't see any way he doesn't with the spring he is having.
     
  6. AMJets

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    Hughes had a nice outing: 4 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 1K

    No one hit the ball hard. The two walks were a little weird. His command was fantastic for the first three innings, then walked two guys on four straight pitches (each) in the fourth.

    Overall, though... a solid, solid outing.
     
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    Who cares what it's called - Yankee Stadium will be no more. Anything will pale in comparison and us Jet fans who are constantly shelling out more and more money for more and more inconvenience every year to go to games will not be able to afford a hot dog at the new stadium let alone any form of season tickets
     
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    Um... wrong thread?
     
  11. Don

    Don 2008 TGG Rich Kotite "Least Knowledgeable" Award W

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    So, Hughes and Igawa have both thrown hitless ball in two appearances. Things are looking bright atm especially if they have managed to get Igawa on track. He could be really important in the BP this year with all the young starters. He did give up a few walks yesterday but managed to pitch out of it unlike what happened last year.
     
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    nyjunc 2008 TGG Bryan Cox "Most Argumentative" Award Winn

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    I like that they did not just give away Igawa. They spent alot of money on him now let's see if he can do it. he may still stink but sometimes it takes players a year or more to get adjusted and start performing.
     
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    http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...yankees_make_big_plans_for_andre.html?ref=rss

     
  14. Don

    Don 2008 TGG Rich Kotite "Least Knowledgeable" Award W

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    Sanchez comes back from that surgery in May or June..he's another with commanding stuff if it's still there.
     
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    Don 2008 TGG Rich Kotite "Least Knowledgeable" Award W

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    Just noticed that they only have one off day in April which seems very unusual. Normally a 5th starter isn't that important early in the year but it will be this time.
     
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    nyjunc 2008 TGG Bryan Cox "Most Argumentative" Award Winn

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    Mussina throws 5 perfect innings, he npw has back to back impressive outings. Hopefully this translates into the regular season.
     
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    nyjunc 2008 TGG Bryan Cox "Most Argumentative" Award Winn

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    It's just amazing, Girardi may be suspended for the season opener.

    http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...3-14_girardi_may_be_suspended_for_opener.html

    Through all the year our guys were beaned and brawls were started by other teams no other Mangares were suspended and I don't remember many players being suspended but of course the Yanks FINALLY start to fight back and they'll get punished more harshly than other teams.
     
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  18. AlioTheFool

    AlioTheFool Spiveymaniac

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    Did you see the play happen? Seriously, Duncan deserves a 5 game suspension, and Girardi should be punished for not having control of his players.

    Besides, a pitcher was ejected early for throwing at a batter. That's an auto-warning these days. After that, there's no room for retaliation, and suspensions will come for further incidents.
     
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    nyjunc 2008 TGG Bryan Cox "Most Argumentative" Award Winn

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    Did I say Duncan didn't deserve a suspension? I said Girradi doesn't deserve one and he doesn't.
     
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    AlioTheFool Spiveymaniac

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    As I said, the retaliation had already occurred. It's then Girardi's responsibility to stop his players from continuing the fight. Duncan is his responsibility. Does it suck? Yes. Is it right? Yes.
     

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