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09-28-2007, 11:55 AM
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One huge problem for tribe
Angels=Krod Red Sox=Papelbon Yankees=Mariano Injuns=Closer Joe Which doesn't belong? 
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09-29-2007, 02:14 AM
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09-29-2007, 02:31 AM
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How can you lie to Uncle Chuck like that!!!! Shame on you!! The Yanks will plow through Cleveland in 4 gleeful for not having to play the Angels while the Halo's watch Lackluster lose in Fenway yet again and what are we left with yet again!!!!! Sox and Yanks in the American League Final .....plain and simple!!
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09-30-2007, 01:52 PM
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Say what u want about the guy. Talk about his playoff history all u want. But he's currently at .314, 54 homers, 156 rbi and 143 runs scored. Throw in 24 steals for good measure. Truly one of the outstanding seasons in the history of the game.
In the history of baseball, here are the seasons for guys with 50 homers, 140 rbi and 140 runs: Sosa, 2001..........64 hr, 160 rbi, 146 runs Ruth, 1927...........60, 164, 158 Ruth, 1921..........59, 171, 177 Foxx, 1932...........58, 169, 151 Greenberg, 1938.....58, 146, 144 Wilson, 1930.........56, 191, 146 Ruth, 1928............54, 142, 163 Rodriguez, 2007......54, 156, 143 So there have only been six guys and eight performances. He's only the third guy in the last 70 years. He's one of only four guys to hit 50+ homers in three different seasons, along with Ruth, Sosa and McGwire.
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09-30-2007, 03:02 PM
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Cleveland is a dangerous team that looks a lot like the Tigers of last year. Have a strong lineup, good defense, especially in the outfield when Sizemore and Lofton are playing together, dangerous power guy in the middle of the lineup in Hafner and a really clutch catcher in Martinez (though he is not a good defensive catcher and has been hurt). They have two very good starters and a pretty good bullpen with a shaky closer.
LA seems to banged up (Vlad especially) to make a strong run. They do have very strong top of the rotation in Lackey, Escobar and Weaver. If they can move Saunders to the bullpen that would help them quite a bit as they have been struggling with the exception of Krod. But they struggle to score and without a healthy Vlad the struggle will not be any easier. NYY have been winning with the big lineup. Arod has been unbelievable and most of the lineup has been playing well including Cano and Posada. The starters stilll are shaky and they need Wang to come through. Pettite has always been a tough pitcher but Clemens and Mussina are really shaky and Hughes has not been sharp. The bullpen has been much better since the elimination of Proctor and emergence of Joba. Interesting to see if they adjust the Joba rules in an important spot. Mariano is clutch as always though he is not nearly as untouchable as he once was. BoSox have playoff tested pitching staff and top closer. Okjima being hurt does not help and they need big innings from Gagne. If Ortiz and Ramirez are healthy enough to play everyday, the lineup will be just fine. If JD Drew ever wakes up out of his decade long slumber, the Sox will be tough to beat. Cannon Shell picks BoSox over LA 3-1 Cleveland over Yankees 3-2 BoSox over Cleveland 4-2
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09-30-2007, 03:41 PM
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I don't post much anymore, but I had to in response to Cannon Shell. I agree Clemens and Mussina are shaky propositions (for different reasons: I trust Clemens to pitch well IF he's healthy........problem is, he's not), but Hughes has been absolutely terrific lately. He's got a 2.73 ERA in his last 5 starts. Most Yankee fans want Hughes to start over Moose, and I agree (although this kid will be even better next year and you never know what a rookie will do in the post-season). Moose just has nothing.
Overall, the Yankees are better than the Indians, IMO. They've played the best ball for the last 4 months and they've already beaten the Indians. They also know how to win on the road. I respect the Indians a lot, however. The best 4 teams in baseball are all in the AL.
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09-30-2007, 04:01 PM
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Logic would dictate a Yankees seleection but if Wang gets roughed up I think the Yanks are in trouble. And Hughes has played his last 6 games against Tampa 2 times, the BlueJays 2 times, the O's and Mariners. Not exactly murders row. He also is obviously on a pitch count which limits him to 100 or so pitches. The fact that he is usually at the limit in the 5th or 6th inning makes him a shaky prop in my eyes.
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09-30-2007, 04:43 PM
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May as well enjoy the Mets collapse though - this is going to be fun in NY. I just feel badly for Willie, who will always be a Yankee to me.
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09-30-2007, 05:19 PM
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Typical Yankee fan arrogance.
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09-30-2007, 05:31 PM
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F the Mets(especially the cocky show-off shortstop.)That guy must have choked pretty hard.He is their catalyst,but they weren't scoring today or Friday.I'm surprised they didn't get it done.Wouldn't have taken much for them to have held on. I won't miss them.Where are the PADS-ROCKS playing?TOMKO hit hard wall when faced with a team that can hit.Colorado is hot(13 out of 14,) but PADRES are one of the most mentally tough teams in baseball.....TOUGH CALL.
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09-30-2007, 05:36 PM
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09-30-2007, 05:57 PM
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Thank you for putting me in my place.
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09-30-2007, 06:00 PM
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Every team has choked before and the Yankees did it in 2004, not exactly something they should be proud of as they let the Sox come all the way back and win it on their home turf. Does that thought make you feel better? I didn't think so. Last edited by Betsy : 09-30-2007 at 06:17 PM.
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Once in ages is too much. Either lengthen the ages or just skip the rest of this millenium. Where were you anyway?....out romping the fields with the Riccola Brothers? Hey...it's rhetorical.....don't bother.
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