RAB 8-15-08 Live Chat

(08/15/2008)

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Hey everyone, let's get this thing going.

Friday August 15, 2008 1:59

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[Comment From joey hjoey h: ]

agh that sucks mike and russo broke up. they are both emotional over it

Friday August 15, 2008 1:59 joey h

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I never listened, as you can see my heart is broken.

Friday August 15, 2008 1:59

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[Comment From davedave: ]

can nady play rf next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 1:59 dave

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Sure he can. Will he put up the same numbers as Abreu though?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:00

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[Comment From joey hjoey h: ]

what makes you guys decide to do a chat now when there is nothing positive to talk about? not in a bad way its just kinda too late.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:00 joey h

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Heh, this is when I had the time to do it. Plus it's draft signing day.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:00

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[Comment From mattmatt: ]

do you think mussina and pettitte will be back next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:00 matt

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I do, at least one. Why not both though, depth is a good thing.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:00

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[Comment From greggreg: ]

what do you think the chances of cole still signing are?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:01 greg

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Less than 50/50, maybe 25/75? The kid has a right to go to school, good luck getting that kind of money in 3 years though.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:01

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[Comment From DennisDennis: ]

If Cole, Bleich, and BIttle dont sign how horrible was this years draft.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:01 Dennis

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I think Bleich is a lock, but yeah without Cole it's rather bleak.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:02

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Bleich, Marshall and Corban Joseph, woo hoo.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:02

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[Comment From anthonyanthony: ]

Tex or CC. Who would you rather sign for 6 years?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:02 anthony

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Tex I suppose. I'd rather overpay in dollars than years for CC, say 4/120 instead of 7/150

Friday August 15, 2008 2:03

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[Comment From joey hjoey h: ]

Personal question, how did RAB come along and is it your actual job or do you do other things..

Friday August 15, 2008 2:03 joey h

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The 3 of us were each at separate blogs, frustrated with the people running it, so we got together and started RAB.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:03

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All 3 of us have jobs, whatever money we make off the site goes right back into it via hosting costs, etc.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:04

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[Comment From TonyTony: ]

With all the current press on this year's 1st rounder not signing, what's the status on last year's pick Brackman? Do you think he starts and plays the whole year in Tampa? How does he project? I haven't hear ANYTHING about him lately...

Friday August 15, 2008 2:04 Tony

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Brackman is supposedly going to pitch this winter in Hawaii. He'll start 2009 in Tampa and they might take it slow with him at first. He's a stud, legit #1 guy, potential to be better than Joba.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:05

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[Comment From mattmatt: ]

I think we should put Joba back at setup and then have a rotation of Sabathia, Wang, Hughes, Mussina, Pettitte

Friday August 15, 2008 2:05 matt

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But Joba as SP > Hughes, Pettitte or Moose.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:05

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[Comment From James VJames V: ]

do you think melky should be pushed down to AAA for the rest of the season to give him consistent at-bats? do you think he's salvageable?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:06 James V

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There's not much to salvage. He's a capable 4th OFer, as long as Girardi doesn't keep using him to PH and Pudge to PR.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:06

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[Comment From mullsmulls: ]

hi, do you guys think the yanks should sign pat burrell next year

Friday August 15, 2008 2:06 mulls

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Burrell can flat out rake, and he's better than he gets credit for, the Yanks need to start getting away from the LF/1B/DH types.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:07

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[Comment From Rich I.Rich I.: ]

2009 rotation of Sabathia/Wang/Pettitte/Joba/Mussina/Hughes. Chances?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:07 Rich I.

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Good, but I honeslty think CC's going to go home to the west coast.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:07

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[Comment From KWKW: ]

What can we make of Humberto Sanchez at this point?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:07 KW

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Hard to say. He should start next year in the AAA rotation, no point in sticking him in the pen when he hasn't shown he can handle starting yet.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:08

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[Comment From KenKen: ]

Do you guys feel foolish pushing those "Save The Big Three" shirts now that Hughes and Kennedy were duds this year?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:08 Ken

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Never!

Friday August 15, 2008 2:09

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This year was just a speed bump, too soon to write them off.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:09

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[Comment From PatPat: ]

What kind of ceiling do you think JB Cox has? Seems like hes been struggling a bunch this year

Friday August 15, 2008 2:09 Pat

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He has been struggling, and he really hasn't been getting many K's at all.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:09

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I used to think he can close because he's such a great competitor, but his stuff is down a notch. He's still got a good chance to be a productive ML reliever though.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:10

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[Comment From The StacheThe Stache: ]

Is Baisley the real deal?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:10 The Stache

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Nooooo. Org guy. Like, 3 years old for his league.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:10

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[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

If you were inclined to send some prospects (IPK, Ajax, McAllister, etc) for a big player this offseason, what would your choice be? Holliday, McLouth, Fielder?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:11 Joe

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I'd go with Holliday of that crew, Fielder's not going to age well, and I'm not really a believer in McLouth.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:11

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[Comment From The StacheThe Stache: ]

How old are you?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:12 The Stache

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Friday August 15, 2008 2:12

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[Comment From Dan (ROC, NY)Dan (ROC, NY): ]

What even happened to Marquez?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:12 Dan (ROC, NY)

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He was pitching like crap in AAA, then he got hurt (oblique I think). He's in Trenton now. 33 K in 80+ IP is ugly.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:12

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[Comment From Mark MelanconMark Melancon: ]

am i the future closer of the yankees?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:13 Mark Melancon

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You've certainly got the ability and mentality to be. Stud.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:13

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Are the Yanks dead?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:13 Matt

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Still 41 games left, so technically no. But it sure looks like a baseball-less October is on the horizon.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:13

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[Comment From Reggie C.Reggie C.: ]

Do you think Montero gets listed as a Top 50 prospect in all of baseball? I hate seeing RS players all over the top 50 !!

Friday August 15, 2008 2:13 Reggie C.

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Definitely, 25-35 range.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:14

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[Comment From radnomradnom: ]

How do you feel about throwing some money at Baldelli to a minor league deal to see if can ever reach his potential. It would be a crapshoot but we could use a few more options in the bullpen.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:14 radnom

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I'd love to see it, but I doubt he leaves Tampa. He's be an excellent part time CF/DH guy.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:14

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[Comment From Jamal G.Jamal G.: ]

With the rumors of Gerrit Cole, some are putting pressure on Brett Marshall to be the crown jewel of this draft. Is that fair and does he have the ceiling to be the crown jewel of a "good" draft?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:14 Jamal G.

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That's tough to do to anyone, especially a HS kid. It's not Marhall's fault Cole isn't going to sign.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:15

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He does have a ton of talent, but he's more 2nd - 3rd round material. Ideally he's not the centerpiece of your haul.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:16

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[Comment From ShelleyShelley: ]

Am i going to be back in the Bronx this year?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:16 Shelley

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Sept call-ups I imagine. Nothing more than late-inning PH and designated forearm smasher though.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:16

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[Comment From JamesJames: ]

Will Austin Jackson spend a full year in AAA before playing at the major league level?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:16 James

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I think so. He's been good in AA, but not holy crap good. There's nothing wrong with spending a full year in AAA.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:17

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[Comment From Joseph P.Joseph P.: ]

With so many people declaring the Yanks dead, if they make the playoffs, can we make our mascot the Rally Zombie?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:17 Joseph P.

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Heh. I kinda like the squirrel though.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:17

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[Comment From BurtBurt: ]

Why the name River Ave Blues? What does it mean?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:18 Burt

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Absolutely nothing. We were just kinda throwing things out there and it sounded best. I wish there was more of a story behind it.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:18

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[Comment From WordWord: ]

So is this chat thing, harder, easier, or what you expected?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:18 Word

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Not bad, hard to keep up with all the questions. Please don't get mad if I skip over years, there's a ton in the queue.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:19

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[Comment From jimjim: ]

how much power potential does jesus montero have. Could he be a 30-40 HR guy in the majors?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:19 jim

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Yeah, the power is immense. He could hit .230 and still hit 30 bombs.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:19

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[Comment From Melky CabreraMelky Cabrera: ]

Will I be the starting CF next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:19 Melky Cabrera

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Sadly, I think so.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:19

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[Comment From GerryGerry: ]

Chris Smith batting .140 in GCL are you worried

Friday August 15, 2008 2:20 Gerry

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Waaaaaaay to early. Rookie stats are worthless. Like Melky at-bats.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:20

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[Comment From Cashman?Cashman?: ]

Do i deserve an extension?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:20 Cashman?

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I think so. Sure he's made some mistakes, but there's something to be said for his ability to recognize those mistakes, and trying to fix them with a new approach.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:21

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He's not trying to cover up Pavano and Wright with more overpaid FA. Think Silva and Bedard in Seatlle, how they're covering for Batista and Washburn,

Friday August 15, 2008 2:21

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[Comment From JoeyJoey: ]

K-Law type chat? Got any books or recipes to share?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:21 Joey

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Nada. I guess I'm not a very cultured guy.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:22

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[Comment From JamieJamie: ]

What's the background story of how you 3 came together? I know some of you were at Off the Facade (I read then) and I think Mike you were at IGWT if I'm not mistaken..

Friday August 15, 2008 2:22 Jamie

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We all had separate sites, but emailed back and forth and talked occasionally. Ben and Joe decided to start RAB, and they asked me to come along. I'm the third wheel, I suppose.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:23

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[Comment From colecole: ]

how many picks could the yanks land for the 2009 draft?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:23 cole

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Lots. Comp picks for Cole & Bittle, plus 2 each for Abreu, Pettitte, Moose. So that's what, 8 picks total? Yikes.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:24

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[Comment From M. TexeiraM. Texeira: ]

I want 8 years 180 mil

Friday August 15, 2008 2:24 M. Texeira

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I wish you luck.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:24

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[Comment From Joe GirardiJoe Girardi: ]

Who should i pinch run for Damon in a late-game situation tonight, Molina or Sexson?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:24 Joe Girardi

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Go with Moose. Keep the position players available.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:24

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[Comment From John SterlingJohn Sterling: ]

Are my failed attempts at prolonging the "YANKEES WIN" statements growing pathetic?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:25 John Sterling

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Not so much pathetic, just ... annoying.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:25

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[Comment From mistymisty: ]

Where do you see K-Rod going?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:25 misty

2:25

Detroit seems logical. Lots of dough, terrible pen.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:25

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I can see the Mets getting involved, then shipping Wagner elsewhere.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:26

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[Comment From Mike A.Mike A.: ]

Your take on this Olympic team? Are they really this bad and do you think they'll medal? Also don't you think the 11th inning rule is pretty stupid?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:26 Mike A.

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I think they'll medal. The sooner Davey Johnson realizes that Jeff Stevens is not the best late-game relief option the better.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:26

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[Comment From anthonyanthony: ]

Say Cole doesn't sign and they get the 2009 pick. Can they lose that pick by signing free agents? They'll have other picks so the point is probably moot, but I'm curious.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:26 anthony

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No, that pick is protected.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:27

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[Comment From Matt NokesMatt Nokes: ]

Can you see any of the young guys being called up before Sept 1. Miranda and Melancon?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:27 Matt Nokes

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Miranda yes, because he's on the 40-man already. Melancon I'm not so sure. Maybe just call him to up soak it all in.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:27

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[Comment From Jamal G.Jamal G.: ]

Seeing as how the biggest flaws of the 2008 Yankees seem to be hitting w/RISP and injuries to the starting rotation, is there anything drastic that really needs to be done to "fix" the Yankees?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:27 Jamal G.

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Realistically, what can they do? The talent is in place, they just need to get their act together. The whole team is pressing, everyone's trying to hit a 6-run HR ever time up.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:28

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[Comment From Michael PhelpsMichael Phelps: ]

I swim faster than Pudge pinch runs.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:29 Michael Phelps

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You swim faster than Pudge drives, too.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:29

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[Comment From jarrod washburnjarrod washburn: ]

are the people running the mariners really that stupid?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:29 jarrod washburn

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Bavasi was. The interm GM is in a tough spot.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:29

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[Comment From GerryGerry: ]

How deep does next years draft class look?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:29 Gerry

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It's pretty bad, everything (HS bats, arms, college bats, arms) is all down.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:30

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There's about 5 truly great prospects - Strasburg, Alex White of UNC, Kyle Gibson of Mizzou, Grant Green of USC, and Dustin Ackley at UNC. Everyone else is just kinda mediocre.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:31

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[Comment From David ConeDavid Cone: ]

So how am I doing in the booth?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:31 David Cone

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Good, I'm a fan. Did they stop jerking IPK off yet?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:31

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[Comment From Derek JeterDerek Jeter: ]

When am I going to start playing outfield?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:31 Derek Jeter

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I don't see it. He seems like a SS for life.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:32

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[Comment From ManimalManimal: ]

Who the hell picked meachem for third base?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:32 Manimal

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Girardi. I believe Meachem was his guy in FLA too.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:32

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[Comment From KWKW: ]

There's been talk that the team's quit on Girardi, do you think it's the case?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:32 KW

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Oof, I'm not sure. If so, that's bad, like real bad.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:32

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[Comment From LeoLeo: ]

Cano for Greinke or Cain in the off sesason do you make that trade

Friday August 15, 2008 2:33 Leo

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I would, preferably Greinke (less miles on the arm).

Friday August 15, 2008 2:33

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[Comment From Pablo ZevallosPablo Zevallos: ]

do they sign one of Dwyer, McMahan, or Lassiter by the end of the night?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:33 Pablo Zevallos

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I think they'll get Lassiter done. McMahan's already on campus I believe.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:34

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[Comment From Jake PeavyJake Peavy: ]

Cano for Peavy?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:34 Jake Peavy

2:34

+ IPK, Ajax, Montero, two Joba's, Hughes, then maybe they'll think about it.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:34

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[Comment From George CostanzaGeorge Costanza: ]

Are you at work while conducting this chat? If so, you're my idol

Friday August 15, 2008 2:34 George Costanza

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Heh, no I'm home. Office is closed today.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:35

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[Comment From carl pavanocarl pavano: ]

I'm about to buy Madden 09, good investment? And will I hurt myself opening the wrapper?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:35 carl pavano

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I'm getting it right after the chat. Played the demo on PS3, sick.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:36

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[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

If quizzes are quizzical, then what are tests?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:36 John

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Testic ... oh I see what you did there.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:36

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[Comment From alexalex: ]

Cano for Prince..then sign odogg

Friday August 15, 2008 2:37 alex

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If they trade Cano, I'd be all about getting the O-Dawg as a replacement.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:37

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[Comment From IvanIvan: ]

Do you think Cano could bounce back next season?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:37 Ivan

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God I hope so.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:37

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[Comment From The HouseThe House: ]

Favorite Yankee stadium memory, that you were there for?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:37 The House

2:37

Doc's no-hitter. That was something else.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:37

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[Comment From Anthony MAnthony M: ]

Speaking of video games for PS3...did you play MLB The Show 08?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:38 Anthony M

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Yes, I'm about 100 games into my Franchise with the Pads. Getting frustrated by the injuries and lack of offense, so it's Madden time.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:38

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[Comment From mike francessamike francessa: ]

Trade cano for doc halladay

Friday August 15, 2008 2:38 mike francessa

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I dunno, JP did turn down David Wright for Shannon Stewart once upon a time. Maybe he'll fall for it.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:39

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[Comment From steve jobssteve jobs: ]

FYI, the chat works on my iphone

Friday August 15, 2008 2:39 steve jobs

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Nice. I dropped my mp3 the other day and now it doesn't work, so I'm going to take that as a sign that I need to get an iPhone.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:40

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[Comment From FindleyFindley: ]

One works out, McAllister of Betances, take your pick.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:40 Findley

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Betances.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:40

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[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Man everybody is piling on Cano. You agree?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:41 Dave

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I agree, but I guess he's an easy target.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:41

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[Comment From BetancesBetances: ]

Am i number 1 potential?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:41 Betances

2:41

Absolutely. Long ways to go though. I'm encouraged that you cut down your walk rate in the second half.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:41

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[Comment From alexalex: ]

pudge or molina for next year

Friday August 15, 2008 2:41 alex

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Molina. I can live with a .500 OPS if he keeps playing D like that and the rest of the team hits.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:42

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[Comment From Jamal G.Jamal G.: ]

DOn't get the iPhone, get the HTC TouchPro, it's the iPhone...with a God Damn keyboard. Trust me, the lack of a keyboard will anger you with the iPhone.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:42 Jamal G.

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Noted.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:42

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[Comment From Bobby MeachamBobby Meacham: ]

People who think i am anything more than a minor problem are idiots, yes or no?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:42 Bobby Meacham

2:43

Yes. As someone suggested yesterday, Madonna should be the 3B coach, she'll wave everyone in.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:43

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[Comment From UNION YES.UNION YES.: ]

Where do you see Brett Gardner next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:43 UNION YES.

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I bet he starts in AAA, then is the first one up when the inevitable injury strikes.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:44

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[Comment From ChrisChris: ]

What's the difference between IPK and Melky? Same age, low ceiling, struggled a ton this year..

Friday August 15, 2008 2:44 Chris

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IPK's track record is far more impressive.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:44

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[Comment From Pat VenditePat Vendite: ]

Are the yankees going to ask me to pick an arm to throw with?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:44 Pat Vendite

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Nah, why fix it if it ain't broke?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:45

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[Comment From Austin RomineAustin Romine: ]

Im doing pretty well too, give me some credit!

Friday August 15, 2008 2:45 Austin Romine

2:45

That you are. It's touhg playing in Montero's shadow though.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:45

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[Comment From KWKW: ]

Hazard a guess for the OF for next year? Nady...damon...matsui?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:45 KW

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That sounds about right, with Melk and JC on the bench.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:45

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[Comment From Jamal G.Jamal G.: ]

The Rays or the Rangers, who will be the most talented team in the Major Leagues in five years? Are there other teams to seriously consider?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:46 Jamal G.

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Rays easily. The Dodgers are going to be a monster soon, as soon as someone realizes that Juan Pierre and Andruw Jones suck.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:46

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[Comment From alberto gonzalezalberto gonzalez: ]

Should the yankees have traded me?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:47 alberto gonzalez

2:47

I don't think so. Who's the backup MIF now, Cody Ransom? What's so special about Jhonny Nunez anyway?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:47

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[Comment From Pat the BatPat the Bat: ]

How much to sign me?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:47 Pat the Bat

2:48

I say 4/50, if you get offered anything more, take it then yell "no backsies!"

Friday August 15, 2008 2:48

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[Comment From stevesteve: ]

no way Matsui sniffs the OF on a regular basis next year

Friday August 15, 2008 2:48 steve

2:48

This is true. Had not considered that...

Friday August 15, 2008 2:48

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[Comment From CervelliCervelli: ]

Will I back-up Jose next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:48 Cervelli

2:48

Noooo. He's got what, 20 at-bats above A-ball?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:48

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[Comment From fritsfrits: ]

sheesh, why don't you just hand the chat over to jamal g and you guys can talk and we can watch. make it official.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:49 frits

2:49

I haven't been looking at the names, honestly.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:49

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[Comment From chris brittonchris britton: ]

Why can't I stay in NY long enough to rent an apartment?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:49 chris britton

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I don't get it. He's out of options next year, so he's either going to stick with the Yanks out of camp or be trade bait. I'm guessing the latter.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:49

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Did I spell that right, latter? Why doesn't it look right...

Friday August 15, 2008 2:50

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[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ]

Should Cashman bring back Abreu for 2009?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:50 Brandon

2:51

I think they're secretly hoping he accepts arbitration. There are worse things in the world than Bobby Abreu on a 1 yr, $16-18M deal.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:51

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[Comment From Christian GarciaChristian Garcia: ]

I was just checking out that smiling T.J. on the right and noticed my numbers kinda stink, Am I going on the 40 man and where should I start next year to put it back together?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:51 Christian Garcia

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I say no on the 40-man, if someone wants to give him a shot at sticking in the bigs all of next year, be my guest. He should start back in Tampa, with a chance to be promoted quickly.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:52

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[Comment From James VJames V: ]

Carmen Angelini - a little overrated last year or just too soon to tell?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:52 James V

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Too soon. Ajax had a very similar season at the same level in 2006.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:52

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[Comment From Pablo ZevallosPablo Zevallos: ]

Who's Rule 5 eligible next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:53 Pablo Zevallos

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2005 college draftees and 2004 HS guys. So based on a quick glance, Cox and Horne, Garcia are the big names. Not sure about the int'l FA guys.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:55

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[Comment From Phil HughesPhil Hughes: ]

Would I be crazy if I said barring injury, I can be the yanks best pitcher in 3 years?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:55 Phil Hughes

2:56

Yes. But I'll settle for second best with Joba #1.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:56

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[Comment From RAB fanRAB fan: ]

how often can we expect these chats to happen in the future?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:56 RAB fan

2:56

That is good question, we have to figure that out.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:56

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[Comment From AceAce: ]

When would we say that Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy aren't going to pan out and trade them before their stock falls too far. OR. Will they amount to a lot more in the future

Friday August 15, 2008 2:56 Ace

2:57

2010? I've notived that year 3 in the bigs is when most pitchers figure it out. Go check out some stats, like Hallady, Volquez, Sheets...

Friday August 15, 2008 2:57

2:57

[Comment From UNION YES.UNION YES.: ]

If Pavano gets a few starts this year and dominates, what do you think his situation will be next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:57 UNION YES.

2:57

I see no chance of him being a Yankee next year. It's best for everyone if he goes elsewhere.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:57

2:58

[Comment From Craig BreslowCraig Breslow: ]

Why doesn't Brian Cashman realize that I am not only a graduate from Yale (Pre-Med), but I'm the Lefty Reliever that he has longed to have in the bullpen??!? I own Big Papi.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:58 Craig Breslow

2:58

Ross Ohlendorf is an Ivy Leaguer, he didn't fare so well. (Yes I know he's not a LHP)

Friday August 15, 2008 2:58

2:59

[Comment From Steven WhiteSteven White: ]

Why was I released? This year was the only bad one!

Friday August 15, 2008 2:59 Steven White

2:59

I heard that in your last start, the scouts had you topping out at 82-84. Yikes.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:59

2:59

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

Did you hear that the Dodgers called up Tanyon Sturtze? How many of the big 3 should we trade for him?

Friday August 15, 2008 2:59 James

2:59

Poor guy, Torre must be licking his chops.

Friday August 15, 2008 2:59

3:00

[Comment From Pablo ZevallosPablo Zevallos: ]

follow-up: Cox and Horne get protected? Will they sacrifice Marquez for a spot, or is that not yet needed? I think they'd have to...

Friday August 15, 2008 3:00 Pablo Zevallos

3:00

Yes, Cox and Horne should get protected. They have enough 40-man spots opening up with all the FA's, so no need to sacrifice Marquez.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:00

3:00

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

most likely prospect to really break out next year? like ajax last year and montero now...

Friday August 15, 2008 3:00 Guest

3:01

That's a good one, let me think about it and I'll answer at the end.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:01

3:01

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

Should we trade Pavano for Jeremy Shockey or Brett Favre?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:01 James

3:01

What about Vilma?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:01

3:02

[Comment From Omar MOmar M: ]

How about Matsui for Heilman and Evans this off-season?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:02 Omar M

3:02

But Omar, Matsui's not hispanic.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:02

3:02

[Comment From Colter BeanColter Bean: ]

I guess I did suck.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:02 Colter Bean

3:02

Yes, yes you did. Score one for the tradional scouts.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:02

3:02

[Comment From t-reynzt-reynz: ]

is it necessary to pick up Marte's option next year with Melancon waiting in the wings?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:02 t-reynz

3:03

Why not pick it up? Marte on a 1/6 deal is a bargain. Better than paying 3/12 for LOOGY on the FA market.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:03

3:03

[Comment From Cabrera, MelkyCabrera, Melky: ]

Rotoworld says me and Sexson are gone for Ransom and Gardner.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:03 Cabrera, Melky

3:03

Interesting...

Friday August 15, 2008 3:03

3:04

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

How long before the Dodgers aquire Paul Quantril, Mike Stanton, Jeff Nelson, and Kyle Farnsworth?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:04 James

3:04

I hear Ramiro Mendoze and Graeme Lloyd are available too.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:04

3:04

[Comment From UNC baseballUNC baseball: ]

when and how did we get so good so fast?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:04 UNC baseball

3:05

I dunno, but look at some of the names to come out of their recently: Andrew Miller, Dan Bard, Alex White, those aren't exactly crappy players.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:05

3:05

[Comment From melkymelky: ]

what do you think of me going down to AAA?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:05 melky

3:05

It's well deserved.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:05

3:05

[Comment From Corban JosephCorban Joseph: ]

Am I a top ten prospect in the system already?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:05 Corban Joseph

3:06

Not yet, more 20-30 range right now. Too far down the ladder.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:06

3:06

[Comment From jamesjames: ]

marte till came to yanks best lefty reliever in all of baseball?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:06 james

3:06

Better than BJ Ryan?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:06

3:06

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Would Conor Jackson make sense to trade for? Can play a decent corner OF, good 1B and is a similar bat to Nady, but with more walks and maybe less HR.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:06 Joe

3:07

I'd love to get CoJack, but they wouldn't give him up for Teixeira. How are the Yanks supposed to get him?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:07

3:07

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]

Top 5 Yankee prospects going into next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:07 Chris

3:08

In order: Ajax, Montero, Melancon, McAllister, Betances. Brackman is #6, Cole would be #4.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:08

3:08

[Comment From Melky CabreraMelky Cabrera: ]

I hate you Mike. Why did you have to harp on my failures so much? We know Mr. Cashman reads this site..

Friday August 15, 2008 3:08 Melky Cabrera

3:08

I went to get a new pair of glasses this morning, and the ones I like the best were made by Carrera. I passed because it sounded too much like Cabrera.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:08

3:09

[Comment From Rich I.Rich I.: ]

What kind of music do you listen to?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:09 Rich I.

3:09

Punk, hardcore, metal mostly. Right now I've got Propagandhi on.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:09

3:09

[Comment From Garett AtkinsGarett Atkins: ]

should the yanks go after me this off-season to play 1B?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:09 Garett Atkins

3:10

That would be a fine pickup. What's the cost though?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:10

3:10

[Comment From CoreyCorey: ]

this is not a chat, this is stupid.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:10 Corey

3:10

I'm sorry you feel that way.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:10

3:10

[Comment From anthonyanthony: ]

what do you think of the moves of bringing up gardner and ransom?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:10 anthony

3:11

They can't be any worse than Melky and Sexson, right? That's a plus.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:11

3:11

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Best Propagandhi album? Today's empire's, Tommorrow's Ashes kills.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:11 Joe

3:11

I'm going to go off the board and say Potemkin City Limits.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:11

3:11

[Comment From ManRamManRam: ]

Can I play in pinstripes next season?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:11 ManRam

3:12

No thanks. Why should I think you'll play hard once you sign?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:12

3:12

[Comment From Andrew BrackmanAndrew Brackman: ]

will I pitch in the majors next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:12 Andrew Brackman

3:12

Might as well, he's already on the 40-man and has contract for the next few years. Not til Sept though.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:12

3:12

[Comment From whozatwhozat: ]

Do you think bringing up another UT guy implies that Jeter's foot is still hurting pretty significantly? That they feel they need greater depth up the middle beyond Betemit?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:12 whozat

3:13

I think so. If Jeter can't go, they need another MIF. Christian used to play the infield though, I'm sure he can handle it in an emergency.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:13

3:13

[Comment From The KingThe King: ]

Do you really think Hughes has been throwing as hard as been reported in his rehab starts. Or are the minor league guns a little hot?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:13 The King

3:14

They definitely hot. Nothing wrong with 91-93 though.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:14

3:14

[Comment From Ben K.Ben K.: ]

Need a bathroom break....?? I can spot you until you come back :]

Friday August 15, 2008 3:14 Ben K.

3:14

Jealous? And I'm not sure you're the real Ben either...

Friday August 15, 2008 3:14

3:15

[Comment From RAB FANRAB FAN: ]

Where does Jesus play when Romine catches and vice versa

Friday August 15, 2008 3:15 RAB FAN

3:15

They've been alternating between C and DH. It's unlikely both with make it, so eventually this will sort itself out.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:15

3:15

[Comment From Wilkins De la RosaWilkins De la Rosa: ]

Am I not the best sleeper prospect for next season? Si o no?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:15 Wilkins De la Rosa

3:16

I think you're too good to be considered a sleeper.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:16

3:16

[Comment From Richard Lockwood SexsonRichard Lockwood Sexson: ]

What team is going to sign me? My career's got to be over soon, right?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:16 Richard Lockwood Sexson

3:16

More time to count those millions, right?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:16

3:17

[Comment From ManimalManimal: ]

I know absolutely nothing about ransom. Help me.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:17 Manimal

3:17

Late-20's, adequete defensively at each IF spot. Lots of pop in his bat, not the best at making contact. Sounds like another Betemit, no?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:17

3:17

[Comment From Phil CokePhil Coke: ]

am I a reliever or a starter next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:17 Phil Coke

3:18

Starter in AAA, ultimately you're a reliever.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:18

3:18

[Comment From PhilPhil: ]

Montero: Best Yankee hitting prospect since............

Friday August 15, 2008 3:18 Phil

3:18

In terms of total package, gotta be since Nicky J.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:18

3:19

Fun stat: even though he's missed about 3 months, Nick Johnson still leads the Nats in walks this year.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:19

3:20

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

If RAB had a theme song when it opened up, to give readers an idea of the mood, what would it be?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:20 Joe

3:20

Good question, what do you guys think?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:20

3:20

[Comment From Austin JacksonAustin Jackson: ]

Why am I not on the Olympic squad? Am I too uninspiring or are the Yanks just selfish?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:20 Austin Jackson

3:21

I think it's because they're not trying to build the best prospect team, they need a team that can win now. Not sure if you're ready to do that.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:21

3:21

[Comment From Estee HarrisEstee Harris: ]

I'm doing solid with the White Sox A+ team. Did the Yanks give up on me too early?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:21 Estee Harris

3:21

Uh, no.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:21

3:21

[Comment From SteveSteve: ]

"Fun stat: even though he's missed about 3 months, Nick Johnson still leads the Nats in walks this year. "

Friday August 15, 2008 3:21 Steve

3:22

Oops, my bad. Accident.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:22

3:22

[Comment From IvanIvan: ]

What is A-Jax upside/ceiling? He has a great tools but too streaky and k's alot. Any major league player comparable to him?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:22 Ivan

3:22

I hate playing the comp game, but he's very similar to Mike Cameron, minus the game changing D.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:22

3:23

[Comment From stevesteve: ]

5 years from now ... joba > hughes or hughes > joba ?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:23 steve

3:23

Joba > Hughes

Friday August 15, 2008 3:23

3:23

[Comment From manimalmanimal: ]

When I go on RAB on my iPod touch some times it brings me to the mobile version and some times it brings me to the normal version, anyway to fix that?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:23 manimal

3:24

Isn't it supposed to do that? We're aware that sometimes the mobile site comes up, and we're trying to fix it.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:24

3:24

[Comment From The ScoutThe Scout: ]

Do you really have a key on your key board that says "Tim Battle K'd"?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:24 The Scout

3:24

Yes, but I have to manually type in the "twice" afterwards.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:24

3:25

[Comment From BaseballnationBaseballnation: ]

Who's cooler really, You, Joe or Ben?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:25 Baseballnation

3:25

I'm the oldest, Ben's in law school, and Joe's in a band. So I guess that means Joe.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:25

3:26

Few more then I'm going to wrap it up guys, Madden's a waitin'

Friday August 15, 2008 3:26

3:26

[Comment From Matt CarsonMatt Carson: ]

Am I anything more than Kevin Reese?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:26 Matt Carson

3:27

You have a much better arm, a little more juice in your bat. He's another guy that will have to be added to the 40-man this winter, either that or he becomes a 6-yr FA.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:27

3:27

[Comment From PetePete: ]

Mike your the oldest?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:27 Pete

3:27

Yeah, not by that much though.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:27

3:27

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

***REMINDER***who will the break out guy be next year?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:27 Guest

3:28

I'm going to go with ... Angelini!

Friday August 15, 2008 3:28

3:28

[Comment From currambayankees@aol.comcurrambayankees@aol.com: ]

do you guys really want to sign bittle? the guy has shoulder issues and i don't blame the yankees for not signing him.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:28 currambayankees@aol.com

3:29

Of course he and his agent say he's fine. He's not willing to cut a deal, and if the medicals are that bad, let him walk. Good luck having a better year in 2009 than you did this year.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:29

3:29

[Comment From WillWill: ]

forget Coolstats or anything like that, you're personal percentage of the yanks making the playoffs?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:29 Will

3:29

I say 40%. Rays are getting bit by the injury bug a bit.

Friday August 15, 2008 3:29

3:29

[Comment From mikemike: ]

Tex or CC ?

Friday August 15, 2008 3:29 mike