All aboard the Yankee hating express...
"The Yankees do not want to compete, they want to be coronated." That quote by Wallace Mattews of Newsday sums it up nicely. You would think that the Steinbrenners adopted Varuca Salt. I want an Umpaloompa NOW!
This move was predicted in the last entry back on Dec 15th. It just made sense for them to do this. That being said, to spend over $420M in the current economy is simply disgusting. The sad part is that they aren't finished. After grabbing the top 3 available free agents, they will still add another starting pitcher and more. They have more revenue ($100M from new stadium alone) and a payroll that is still less than last year. They obviously have complete disregard for anyone else, so why would they stop now?
Granted they have improved their team significantly, but this in no way guarantees them anything. If nothing else you would think they have learned that in this new century. The huge advantage in payroll has not worked. Cashman has not been able to grow the farm system, so they have gone back to overspending. Ask last years Tigers how that worked out.
The reports about the Sox being surprised are simply nonsense. The Yankees have used this same tactic with Jose Contreras, A-Rod, and Damon. How'd that work out for ya by the way? The Sox did not have to make this move. It would have made them better yes, but they set a price and didn't go past it. If they were really "desperate", you don't think they would have ponied up another $12M over 8 years? They would still be way under their payroll number from last season.
The offseason has a long way to go. The Yanks will add more pieces. But it will be much more entertaining when they come up short again. Just like the A-Rod signing and defeat in the ALCS. Sweet.
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I wonder if you'd be saying the same thing if Boston signed Sabathia, Burnett and Texeira. Somehow, i'm thinking not. It'd magically become great moves by great and proud organization significantly improving their chances of winning it all next year.
That's the whole point donkey. No other team would spend $420M+ on 3 players. Hello? It's unprecendented in any sport to sign the top 3 free agents in ONE offseason.
The Sox don't NEED to take such desperate actions even though they have the means.
thank you for calling me a donkey sir. classy words from classy gentleman supporting classy organization rooted on by classiest fans in sport :)
I'd like to extend personal thanks to New York Jets (I'm a Giants fan, btw) for eliminating New England Patriots from the playoffs by losing to the Miami Dolphins today
Pats eliminated themselves by not winning enough games. But we're proud of our team (which wouldn't happen in NY). They won 11 games despite all the injuries.
hey, I'm proud of my Giants which, just in case you forgot, beat you in the superbowl last year with Brady. Having 2 teams in town, you don't have to root for both
But it's awfully convenient to pick the one that wins, eh? Fraud.
bulls--t, i was always a Giants fan, even when they were awful.
you sir always were and always will be a major moron
Well at least you called me sir...
And I'm only a moron for enabling a "two teams in town" bandwagoner. That quote is all you.
Donkey is actually a term of endearment. I know donkeys. And you sir are no donkey.
i never that day which is the usa made a history of the baseball world.
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