Bmwolf21 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Apparently a $200M + payroll can't even buy you a playoff win anymore... How Long until the angry mob shows up at A-Rod's door? The Yankees never found any spark, and for the second straight year the star-studded squad is going home after a first-round exit. "I'm stunned," New York general manager Brian Cashman said. "This team fooled me to some degree. Detroit was on top of their game and we weren't, and that combination was lethal for us. I'm disappointed where we're at now." Losing stung and now the Yankees will have to face owner George Steinbrenner's wrath. He may have big changes in store for his underachieving ballclub, which hasn't won a World Series since 2000. One of the Yankees' offseason moves could be trading Rodriguez, who capped another forgettable October by going 1-for-14 (.071) and going without an RBI for the second straight postseason. "I have no one to blame but myself," he said. "I know I certainly have to do well for this team to win." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fushetti Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 BALLGAME OVER!! AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES OVER!! YANKEES LOSE!! THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braedon Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 No more Sterling until March. A-freaking-Men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JujuFish Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 BALLGAME OVER!! AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES OVER!! YANKEES LOSE!! THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE! This is where a "thumbs up" icon would be appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnabov Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Yeah - sucks for us Yankees fans but now I can concentrate fully on the Sabres. Why'll we're on the subject, anyone know a team interested in a 1/4 billion Dollar choker with 4 years left on his deal? How about a 43 year former great pitcher with a hinky back? Lots more "bargains" to be had off the current roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Well that didn't take long: Boss to oust Torre, bring in Sweet Lou: NEW YORK (AP) -- Yankees manager Joe Torre likely will be fired and replaced by Lou Piniella following another early exit from the playoffs, the New York Daily News reported Sunday. According to sources the Daily News did not identify, Torre is expected to be fired unless he resigns first -- or team officials can talk owner George Steinbrenner out of making the move. Might be stuck with A-Rod, though: The Yankees are responsible for $67 million over the final four seasons of his record contract and could explore a deal, especially for the younger pitching they crave. "My commitment is 100 percent. Unconditional," he said. "I want to be a Yankee. I don't want to go anywhere, and I can't be more clear. I hope they don't want to trade me, because I don't want to go anywhere." Rodriguez would have to waive his no-trade clause for the Yankees to trade him. "I mean, if they're dying to get rid of me," he said when asked whether he would consider it. "I hope not. I mean, I'm 100 percent committed to being a Yankee and that's the only place I want to play. ... I believe I can be part of the solution here. I've had success in New York -- in the regular season. I have to find it in the postseason." I love the drama - its so exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fushetti Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Today is a great day to be a Sabres fan and Yankee hater ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 "I mean, if they're dying to get rid of me," he said when asked whether he would consider it. "I hope not. I mean, I'm 100 percent committed to being a Yankee and that's the only place I want to play. ... I believe I can be part of the solution here. I've had success in New York -- in the regular season. I have to find it in the postseason." Uhh...they aren't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 BALLGAME OVER!! AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES OVER!! YANKEES LOSE!! THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE! Sterling blows! Nothing makes me happier when the Yankess lose than listening to the ultimate homer go into excuse mode for why they lost! :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JujuFish Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 The Yankees are responsible for $67 million over the final four seasons of his record contract Man, could you imagine a hockey player making $16.75 million per season? That's just insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Man, could you imagine a hockey player making $16.75 million per season? That's just insane. Imagine having half a dozen players on your roster like that, some of which aren't producing. Oh wait, that is just baseball...er...the Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Cairo, Miguel $ 1,000,000 Somewhat overpaid bench player Cano, Robinson $ 381,000 Must be a nice feeling when the rest of the infield in making $60 milion dollars Chacon, Shawn $ 3,600,000 When was the last time he pitched Crosby , Bubba $ 354,250 What a bench player should make Damon, Johnny $ 13,000,000 Looks like a good deal this year Dotel, Octavio $ 2,000,000 The bullpen savior? Farnsworth, Kyle $ 5,416,666 Actually may be paid appropriately Giambi, Jason $ 20,428,571 Benched in last game Jeter, Derek $ 20,600,000 Should make more according to Yankee fans logic Johnson, Randy $ 15,661,427 This contract is starting to look bad Matsui, Hideki $ 13,000,000 When healthy performs Mussina, Mike $ 19,000,000 Nice bank for a .500 postseason pitcher Myers, Mike $ 1,150,000 Going rate for a Loogy? Nieves, Wil $ 328,600 :unsure: Pavano, Carl $ 8,000,000 Did he step foot in NYC this year? Phillips, Andy $ 333,150 Bargain Posada, Jorge $ 12,000,000 If Varitek is making $10 mill this is about market value Proctor, Scott $ 352,675 Didn't he pitch in like 80 games this year, WTF? Rivera, Mariano $ 10,500,000 Contract based on past performance Rodriguez, Alex $ 21,680,727 Regular season hero Sheffield, Gary $ 10,756,171 Last year with team Small, Aaron $ 1,200,000 One year wonder Stinnett, Kelly $ 650,000 Backup Sturtze, Tanyon $ 1,500,000 Hurt Villone, Ron $ 2,250,000 Bargain Wang, Chien-Ming $ 353,175 Steal of the Century Williams, Bernie $ 1,500,000 Playing out the string Wright, Jaret $ 7,666,667 Showed his true colors Saturday This was without Abreu, Lidle, Wilson and Fasano who combined probably make $ 20 mill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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