fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
The good news is CC and ARod will be next year leading the charge 
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***OFFICIAL 2018 YANKEE THREAD*** Gleyber Day (2 Viewers)
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fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Also, excited to see what Aaron Judge can do.
Koya
Footballguy
If you'll allow a Mets fan (to in no way gloat, fwiw) for a moment. I mentioned this in the Mets thread, but in many ways a more appropriate place here.
TU, while a true die-hard Yanks fan, and an earnest and honest one, through and through, but all class, gentlemanly even in times of the Yanks greatness for years and years, and a guy who I couldnt be angry at for being a Yanks fan. Like the rest of you schmo's.
That said, TU had a soft spot for the (usually struggling) Mets. Living within a long walk from the ballpark, we saw a good number of games there. In fact, I believe TU only made it to the new Yankee stadium just last year.
As gracious as he was in Yanks victory, TU would, I believe, really appreciate, enjoy and be happy for the Mets success. It's not the Yanks winning, but we will do our best to get that Trophy for our gb.
TU, while a true die-hard Yanks fan, and an earnest and honest one, through and through, but all class, gentlemanly even in times of the Yanks greatness for years and years, and a guy who I couldnt be angry at for being a Yanks fan. Like the rest of you schmo's.
That said, TU had a soft spot for the (usually struggling) Mets. Living within a long walk from the ballpark, we saw a good number of games there. In fact, I believe TU only made it to the new Yankee stadium just last year.
As gracious as he was in Yanks victory, TU would, I believe, really appreciate, enjoy and be happy for the Mets success. It's not the Yanks winning, but we will do our best to get that Trophy for our gb.
Michael Brown
Footballguy
Good stuff man. My dad is 70 and mom is 67, both huge Met fans, and neither of them exactly the pictures of health anymore. Been waiting 30 years to see a World Series win, so THIS Yankee fan has no problem pulling for them in the WS either.
TLEF316
Footballguy
Every mets fan I know in real life had been insufferable the past few weeks. Even last night, a handful of them just couldn't stop themselves from taking pot shots at the Yankees during the post game euphoria.
So honestly....screw em. Rooting hard against them just to see these dopey fans crash and burn
So honestly....screw em. Rooting hard against them just to see these dopey fans crash and burn
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Michael Brown
Footballguy
Yeah, but come on dude don't you remember when the Yankees won in 2009 and all we talked about was how much the Mets and Red Sox suuuuuck?!
Koya
Footballguy
Wow. You are serious with this? I have some REAL Yankee fan friends and they are generally great. Because they know who the SS was before Jeter. They remember when this was a Mets town in the 80s. They appreciate the dynasty that the Yanks had going a decade ago.
But then there are the Johnny come lately I'm from NY so I'm the best just like the Yanks. With no actual context of what it means. And don't get me started about the KIDS of those fake fans (the ones that as a teen were wearing a mets hat and around 1997 somehow switched) who haven't lived a life where the yanks not only sucked but were often more known for their banter as owners follies than baseball.
Not sure which it is, but the tone of this post seems to be either that parent or that kid. But hey, think what you want. Just remember that without insufferable semi fans of the yanks you likely wouldn't see nearly the vitriol today. And a team who has 27 champs should carry itself like they have been there before, with respect for themselves, for the game, for their fellow NY fans, Mets included. Unlike the tone above.
Sorry to see that level of respect fought to me by folks like TU has not reached everyone, but definitely appreciate the kind words from the others.
This year lets get NY a ring and next year to a subway series to double down.
Koya
Footballguy
Or the late 90s. Or the early 2000s.
Or, well whenever the yanks are good. But only those same people seem to disappear or change that swagger when times turn.
Nice to see that appears the minority here!
Now solidify that pitching, make sure the young gun and Tanaka are healthy and we should have one of the most exciting hot stoves around here in a long time with not teams passing expectation this year and into the next.
Maybe you guys buy Murph and Cespedes and try to follow path? ;-)
shadyridr
Footballguy
Most of my Mets fans friends are perfectly fine. Never rub stuff in. Im not rooting for the Mets but not rooting against them. Nice to see some of my friends happy.
Koya
Footballguy
That's exactly how I am with the Jets as a Giants fan. Like TU, perfect example. I'd kill to have seen him had the Jets won a Super Bowl. You don't think I'd be rooting like a mofo for him and therefore the Jets in the SB if that had happened?
Especially because there is such a discrepancy "Big Bro / Establishment / Corporate" between each of the respective teams. As a big bro Giants fan I know what that's like. And as the little bro Mets fan, I know that too.
But I also remember when the Mets were big enough to have taken all attention away from big bro for a few years back in the '80s.
Plus, we all still hate Boston. Never forget.
TLEF316
Footballguy
Consider yourself lucky because the ones I know have been awful. They couldn't even celebrate their division title until the Yankees lost their play in game.
I'm the first person in my family not born and raised in Queens for like 6 generations. My grandfather was a die hard met fan for the last 40 years of his life. I should be sympathetic to the mets cause. But it's hard to do that when my fb feed is being flooded by 2 dozen doofuses talking about the mets are now the "real kings of new york"
As a life long jets fan that has endured 4 giants super bowls I suppose I can relate. But if by some miracle of God the jets ever get one,the new York Giants and all their past success will be the furthest things from my mind. I certainly won't take time out of my celebration to needle the giants.
Obviously there are plenty of good mets fans out there. I hope they enjoy the ride. Doesn't mean I have to jump on board. You certainly won't catch me getting in their faces about it if they lose the series but I reserve the right to quietly take pleasure in the misery of those who have been acting like fools. If that makes me classless, so be it.
Koya
Footballguy
Point 1. That's pathetic. Worse than a fake yankees fan, imo. If the Mets win, I'm happy, period.
Point 2. But that said, a little celebration and braggadacio should not only be expected, but god, considering how long its been?
More importantly, we ARE the real kings of New York right now. We can see how things go next year, but right now, its our town baby! But there's plenty of room for an aging team of yore in this great big city.
Michael Brown
Footballguy
The Met fans on my newsfeed have been a lot better now than they were back in 2009 during the Yanks WS run, that's the only reason I brought that up. I personally don't see a lot of anti-Yankee stuff lately, maybe a tiny bit here and there to dig at them. Ya know, the picture of the Mets celebrating juxtaposed with a photoshop of ARod and company sitting on a sofa watching on TV. But other than that, nothing crazy.
But in 09? Holy hell, it made me get on my knees and thank God that Facebook wasn't around for me back in the late 90's. The Met fan vitriol back in 09 was unbelievable, and almost all of them were rooting for the Phillies to win. Blew my mind.
But in 09? Holy hell, it made me get on my knees and thank God that Facebook wasn't around for me back in the late 90's. The Met fan vitriol back in 09 was unbelievable, and almost all of them were rooting for the Phillies to win. Blew my mind.
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TLEF316
Footballguy
They're kings of the national league. Who gives a damn about the fact that they're better than what was a very flawed and mediocre Yankees team? You're 4 wins away from being WORLD champions and some members of your fan base seem to be more concerned about the fact that they outlasted a mediocre 87 win Yankee team. Again, as a Jet fan, I understand the "little brother" complex here. But if the Jets ever win a super bowl, I will spend exactly zero seconds worrying about the Giants or talking trash to their fans (unless, of course, the super bowl win is over the Giants)Koya said:
I get that there are obnoxious Yankees fan that incite this sort of attitude, but I just can't understand it getting to the point of obsession. (which is what I'm seeing every day among Mets fan over here in NJ). Its really really bad.
You also can't have it both ways. (not you personally, I just mean "you" as in the generic mets fan). You can't rag on the Yankees and mock them for losing (especially in a season where nobody expected them to be a contender) and then play the victim when their fans don't want to jump on the bandwagon.
rodg12
Footballguy
I'm liking the Hicks pick-up. Good deal for both teams, IMO. Hicks still has some untapped potential and at the least can replicate what Chris Young did last year. There's also the possibility of moving Gardner or Ellsbury now. Not sure what you can get for Ellsbury, but I've seen Ellsbury for Cano rumors floated out there.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
flysack
Footballguy
Can someone explain to me why they would trade Justin Wilson, a valued lefty reliever, for two RHP prospects with cruddy minor league numbers?
http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20151209&content_id=159273280&oid=36019
http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20151209&content_id=159273280&oid=36019
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flysack
Footballguy
WTF?
Ken Rosenhall is reporting that the Yankees just acquired Chapman from the Reds for "minor leaguers," but plan on keeping Betances and Miller as well.
So we have 3 closers? Really? They better have got him cheap due to his domestic abuse investigation right now. If they gave up Bird or Sanchez or Judge, I'll be pissed.
Ken Rosenhall is reporting that the Yankees just acquired Chapman from the Reds for "minor leaguers," but plan on keeping Betances and Miller as well.
So we have 3 closers? Really? They better have got him cheap due to his domestic abuse investigation right now. If they gave up Bird or Sanchez or Judge, I'll be pissed.
shadyridr
Footballguy
what was the point of trading prospects for Chapman if they were gonna then flip Miller for prospects
the moops
Footballguy
Miller has 3 years left on his deal and he hasn't choked his girlfriend or fired 8 gunshots into the air recently (that we are aware of). And they think (rightfully so), that they could get back a much bigger haul then they gave up.
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
Also, Yankee fans will have no trouble overcoming any hesitation they may have in rooting for Chapman due to his recent arrest, because most of them just went through the same thing when Hardy joined their favorite football team.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Don't forget the Rasheed Sulaimon fiasco, too. This is pretty old-hat for them at this point.
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
If they can ignore Lizzy Seeberg this latest incident should be no problem.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Yankee fans already cheer AROD. They'd cheer for Hitler if he was in pinstripes
shadyridr
Footballguy
i heard he brings the gas
flysack
Footballguy
I have to admit, even I don't get this one.
But then again, I never understood how San Francisco cheered for Bonds when every other person in the universe hated the guy.
Swing 51
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
Top hitting prospect Greg Bird will miss the season following shoulder surgery. At 23, he's young enough to lose a year of development time if he's able to make a full physical recovery.
It's not great for the Yankees even though they probably weren't counting on any MLB production from Bird this season. They're an old team without a lot of depth, losing a potential fill-in is a problem. 1B is the easiest hole to fill though.
It's not great for the Yankees even though they probably weren't counting on any MLB production from Bird this season. They're an old team without a lot of depth, losing a potential fill-in is a problem. 1B is the easiest hole to fill though.
rodg12
Footballguy
It pisses me off. MLB is flush with cash, the Yankees most of all and they haven't changed their payroll since 2009. Idiotic.
shadyridr
Footballguy
it is bizarre.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
My guess is that the kids are controlling costs so as to bank more revenue. They're still in the low 200's, they just aren't out-pacing everyone by 30% like they used to.
flysack
Footballguy
I think they got sick of blowing insane millions and watching teams with 1/4 their payroll go deeper in the playoffs.
It isn't bizarre at all. It's smart. They're developing young hungry talent instead of issuing veteran paychecks for no championships.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
Lonn and Levine must go. What bozos
Michael Brown
Footballguy
Home opener postponed. Boo
