Comments on: The Yankees Losing Won’t Be Bad for Postseason Baseball Ratings, But a Non-Competitive World Series Would

By: Odyssey

Odyssey — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:53:49 +0000

but lets not act like they are working with dimes while the Yankees are working with $20s. Can’t cry poor when you throw money at Ortiz, Lackey and Crawford, then sign and trade for Gonzalez and a huge extension.

Exactly.

By: vajayjay redick

vajayjay redick — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:49:36 +0000

Angels and Giants

This would be the counter-argument. A super-exciting, super-competitive series that produced mediocre ratings. It was the only series from ’98-’03 that didnt involve the Yankees. What was the Game 7 number?

By: Shatner, who blames the media for everything

Shatner, who blames the media for everything — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:47:08 +0000

Red Sox also didn’t have an owner and staff not even in the fucking same state which tried to take over the day-to-day operations for Theo. Cashman didn’t even get the chance to fully run the team for a stretch that saw the team go ater Kevin Brown, Randy Johnson, Raul Mondesi and Damon. Now I liked the Damon move and Mondesi somewhat worked out, but the Tampa regime didn’t care about the minor league system at all and it suffered because of it. Cashman takes over, pumps money into the draft and now the Yankees have some guys down the line who can do some damage.

Red Sox minor league system used to be one of the best (not sure if it still is, it may be) and made smart investments, but lets not act like they are working with dimes while the Yankees are working with $20s. Can’t cry poor when you throw money at Ortiz, Lackey and Crawford, then sign and trade for Gonzalez and a huge extension.

By: Odyssey

Odyssey — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:45:50 +0000

Well, they have a bit more experience with it. Give the Sox until 2016, and we’ll be winning 97 games and flamming out in the first round.

Touché.

By: St. Bear

St. Bear — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:41:37 +0000

The only difference is the Yankees spend a bit more cash and they are better at it. Even us valley-dwelling O’s fans recognize that.

Well, they have a bit more experience with it. Give the Sox until 2016, and we’ll be winning 97 games and flamming out in the first round.

By: wilhelmreems

wilhelmreems — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:39:18 +0000

Everybody’s got a price.
For some it’s Vick’s NyQuil.

Robotrippin’ is better than NyQuil drunk.

but NyQuil tastes better.

By: Odyssey

Odyssey — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:36:59 +0000

There’s a difference between the Yankees and everybody else, even Boston. The Yankees are on a whole other level.

I know it might be hard for an Orioles fan to tell from all the way down at the bottom. Kind of like how you can’t tell which two mountains are bigger when standing in a valley.

The only difference is the Yankees spend a bit more cash and they are better at it. Even us valley-dwelling O’s fans recognize that.

By: MP

MP — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:35:00 +0000

I was joking, because I thought you were too. But that wasn’t me.

By: St. Bear

St. Bear — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:34:35 +0000

I agree with this 100%. As an Oriole fan, I can’t stand either but at least the Yankees are honest about themselves: they are trying to buy championships. The Red Sox still act like they are fighting the evil empire when they are same thing (with a somewhat smaller pay roll).

There’s a difference between the Yankees and everybody else, even Boston. The Yankees are on a whole other level.

I know it might be hard for an Orioles fan to tell from all the way down at the bottom. Kind of like how you can’t tell which two mountains are bigger when standing in a valley.

By: Shatner, who blames the media for everything

Shatner, who blames the media for everything — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:33:05 +0000

/Really looking forward to CBJ faceoff in 3 hrs and 42 minutes

Steve Mason better step up this year. If I was to blame one thing (besides the money and the travel time) on why I didn’t renew my tickets it would be on his lousy play.

By: BFFredo

BFFredo — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:32:18 +0000

i don’t know about anyone else, but i really wish we had a forum to talk about how AWESOME Vick’s NyQuil is!!!

It’ll knock you the [BLEEP] out!

Everybody’s got a price.

For some it’s Vick’s NyQuil.

By: oskie

oskie — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:30:47 +0000

Oskie said sign Posada to a 5-year extension.

link? i can provide one.

By: wilhelmreems

wilhelmreems — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:29:53 +0000

i don’t know about anyone else, but i really wish we had a forum to talk about how AWESOME Vick’s NyQuil is!!!

By: Tim Ryan (TheSportsHernia)

Tim Ryan (TheSportsHernia) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:28:20 +0000

I agree with this 100%. As an Oriole fan, I can’t stand either but at least the Yankees are honest about themselves: they are trying to buy championships. The Red Sox still act like they are fighting the evil empire when they are same thing (with a somewhat smaller pay roll).

Everybody’s got a price.

By: wilhelmreems

wilhelmreems — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:27:11 +0000

The Red Sox still act like they are fighting the evil empire when they are same thing (with a somewhat smaller pay roll).

i don’t know about that, but I’ll admit that i haven’t paid attention to anything the ownership group has said in years.

By: Odyssey

Odyssey — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:24:39 +0000

I enjoy when the Yankees lose, but I may be part of a minority that enjoys it when the Red Sox lose even more.

I agree with this 100%. As an Oriole fan, I can’t stand either but at least the Yankees are honest about themselves: they are trying to buy championships. The Red Sox still act like they are fighting the evil empire when they are same thing (with a somewhat smaller pay roll).

By: Wally's World

Wally's World — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:24:17 +0000

+100
Steve from Yonkers, what’s up Steve?
“Hey Mike howzit goin?”
-mmm
“Okay well I got a trade for you.”
-ok
“How about we trade Montinaro and Swisha plus cash for Kershaw and Kemp. The Dodgas are broke! We pay sign swish before the trade and pay most of his salary…”
-no no no no no no no. Ya cant dooo dat! Cawm onn, now! Whataya doin?
/John kills self

Been a long day in the World household. These are making my day that much brighter!

/Really looking forward to CBJ faceoff in 3 hrs and 42 minutes

By: BFFredo

BFFredo — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:23:29 +0000

You can’t deny the fact that New York is the largest market and the Yankees have the largest national fan base, with the Red Sox second. There’s a reason ESPN focuses on those two teams and it’s not just east coast bias. They draw viewers (or eyeballs on the websites).

NO ONE DENIES THIS!

/Tawwmy

By: MP

MP — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:23:13 +0000

MP called Gardner nothing more than a slap-hitter.

Oskie said sign Posada to a 5-year extension.

By: Shatner, who blames the media for everything

Shatner, who blames the media for everything — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:22:19 +0000

Heya Mikey. I was thinkin’ here, what if we re-sign Posader then trade him with Swishah for Ryan Braunstein and Zack Grienke. Braun would love livin’ on the lowah East side.

+100

Steve from Yonkers, what’s up Steve?

“Hey Mike howzit goin?”

-mmm

“Okay well I got a trade for you.”

-ok

“How about we trade Montinaro and Swisha plus cash for Kershaw and Kemp. The Dodgas are broke! We pay sign swish before the trade and pay most of his salary…”

-no no no no no no no. Ya cant dooo dat! Cawm onn, now! Whataya doin?

/John kills self