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1. Hal Chase
1912
2. Roger Peckinpaugh 1914-1921
3. Babe Ruth
1922
4. Everett Scott
1922-1925
5. Lou Gehrig
1935-1941
6. Thurman Munson 1976-1979
7. Graig Nettles
1982-1984
8. Willie Randolph
1986-1989
9. Ron Guidry
1986-1989
10. Don Mattingly 1991-1995
11. Derek Jeter
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| Tuesday, December 26, 2006 |
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The Big Useless |
| Rumors are running rampant about the the potential trade of Randy Johnson. While his 37-19 record during his first two years in the Bronx is respectable, his regular season ERA of 4.37 is not. Furthermore, the Yanks have had absolutely no trouble getting through the regular season to the playoffs. They have reached the postseason for twelve consecutive years. Their problem, especially the last six years, involves them not making it all the way through the postseason. More often then not, they are eliminated by a team that is not nearly the caliber than they are. In fact, other than losing to the Marlins in the World Series in 2003, I don't believe they have been eliminated by a superior team in the playoffs since their most recent playoff run began in 1995. They need players who specifically can carry them when it matters most - in October. This is why the recent reacquisition of Andy Pettitte was so important. This is also why dumping Randy is equally important. In three postseason appearances for the Yanks, Randy is 0-1 with an ERA of 6.92. As if any other reasons were needed, he is 43 years old and coming off back surgery. The $16 million reserved to pay his salary in 2007 would be freed up to potentially make a run at Barry Zito, a man who, for reasons explained previously in this blog, should be pursued. If (and I say IF knowing that it is still a big IF at this point), Johnson is dumped and Zito is acquired, this will top off what has already been a very successful offseason for the Yanks to this point. Can anyone say "icing on the cake"? Labels: Pitching, Randy |
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| Monday, December 18, 2006 |
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5 years, $20 million |
| It's being reported that Kei Igawa is now a Yankee. The Yanks are expected to officially announce the signing this week, along with Pettitte. Two left-handers in their rotation will surely bolster their performance. Now there is one last missing piece.... Labels: Igawa, Pettitte |
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| Saturday, December 16, 2006 |
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Barry Zito, now more than ever |
Boston has sealed the deal with Matsuzaka and strengthened their bullpen with Brendan Donnelly and J.C. Romero. Suddenly the AL East is getting tight again. Oh, and if there were any whiners left in Beantown, they now have nothing left to say. Certainly it's now valid to ask, who's the Evil Empire now? But I don't think the Yanks will just sit back and watch.
The good news is that not only are the Yanks are making progress on a deal with Igawa, but they are going after 28-year old reliever Mike Gonzalez of the Pirates. They will have to trade Melky Cabrera in that deal, but Bernie will no doubt be available for another year or two until they can develop or trade for another solid 4th outfielder. But onto even more intriguing matters: Barry Zito.
There is very little talk about Yankee interest in Zito at the moment. But let me briefly make a case for it. The first barrier is going to be the team salary limits and the luxury tax. The Yanks already have to pay an additional 40% of their team salary above $128 million, and starting the 2007 season somewhere close to $200 million means they are already looking at a a $32 million tax bill. Signing Zito to a $15 million a year contract will bring with it an additional $6 million luxury tax bill. All this is, without a doubt, a lot of money. However, consider the fact that 2007 is the final season in Randy Johnson's current $16 million/year contract, and God willing, his final season in pinstripes period. The Big Unit had some big years, no doubt. Unfortunately none of them were in the Bronx. So for one season the two overlap, but beyond that, it's almost like trading Randy for Zito and paying them the same. Here are a few more nuggets to think about:
- Only 28-years old
- Left-hander
- Lifetime ERA of 3.55
- Very durable (200+ innings in each of his first 6 seasons, has never missed a start)
- Control pitcher (1430 career IPs, 560 career walks - average of 1 walk each 2.5 innings)
- Cy Young winner (2002), 3-time All-Star (2002, 2003, 2006)
Now consider him joining the rotation with Mike Mussina, Andy Petitte, Kei Igawa and Chin Ming-Wang. Please tell me that rotation doesn't make you drool, especially when backed up by the current set of Yankee bats. And the final reason for bringing Zito in: Johnny Damon supports the move. And who can argue with Johnny Damon? Labels: Pitching, Zito |
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| Sunday, December 10, 2006 |
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Tick, tick, tick.... |
| Don't look now, but the clock is ticking and at this moment, talks between Boston and Matsuzaka aren't going so well. Maybe it will be Schilling and Beckett as the 1-2 punch for Boston in 2007. I would welcome the matchup between those two and Wang/Pettitte. Labels: Boston |
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| Saturday, December 09, 2006 |
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Andy is back in the Bronx |
| Andy Petitte and the Yanks came to an agreement yesterday on a 1-year, $16 million contract with one player option year. His record in New York (137 - 69) and the fact that he is, of course, a lefty will make him a welcome addition to a rotation. Assuming they sign Igawa, their only question mark for the rotation wil be their #5 slot. Having Andy back for the regular season is sweet enough, but don't forget - this is a guy with a lifetime 18-6 record in the postseason. And at this moment in time, the Yanks need people who can figure out how to win in October. Labels: Pettitte, Pitching |
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| Wednesday, December 06, 2006 |
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Signs of life in Petitte talks? |
Accodring to Sportsillustrated.com, the Yankees and Andy Petitte are working on a 2-year, $13 million a year deal. If they can work this out and also work out a deal with Igawa who they already have won exclusive rights to negotiate with, they will be on their way to having a solid rotation which would look something like this:
- Wang
- Moose
- Petitte
- Igawa
- Randy, Pavano or any number of their prospects
No doubt they are going to need the pitching, though, especially when facing the Boston bats. Not only are the Manny Ramirez trade talks all but over, but Boston is acquiring J.D. Drew and Julio Lugo. Labels: Boston, Pettitte, Pitching |
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3 BABE RUTH
4 LOU GEHRIG
5 JOE DIMAGGIO
7 MICKEY MANTLE
8 YOGI BERRA
8 BILL DICKEY
9 ROGER MARIS
10 PHIL RIZZUTO
15 THURMAN MUNSON
16 WHITEY FORD
23 DON MATTINGLY
32 ELSTON HOWARD
37 CASEY STENGEL
44 REGGIE JACKSON
49 RON GUIDRY
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| 40 HALL OF FAMERS |
Frank Baker 1916-19, 1921-22
Yogi Berra 1946-63
Wade Boggs 1993-97
Roger Bresnahan 1901-02
Frank Chance 1913-14
Jack Chesbro 1903-09
Earle Combs 1924-35
Stan Coveleski 1928
Bill Dickey 1928-43, 1946
Joe DiMaggio 1936-42, 1946-51
Leo Durocher 1925, 1928-29
Whitey Ford 1950, 1953-67
Lou Gehrig 1923-39
Lefty Gomez 1930-42
Goose Gossage 1978-83, 1989
Clark Griffith 1903-07
Burleigh Grimes 1934
Ricky Henderson 1985-1989
Waite Hoyt 1921-30
Catfish Hunter 1975-79
Reggie Jackson 1977-81
Willie Keeler 1903-09
Joe Kelley 1902
Tony Lazzeri 1926-37
Mickey Mantle 1951-68
Joe McGinnity 1901-02
John McGraw 1901-02
Johnny Mize 1949-53
Phil Niekro 1984-85
Herb Pennock 1923-33
Gaylord Perry 1980
Branch Rickey 1907
Phil Rizzuto 1941-42, 1946-56
Wilbert Robinson 1901-02
Red Ruffing 1930-42, 1945-46
Babe Ruth 1920-34
Joe Sewell 1931-33
Enos Slaughter 1954-55, 1956-59
Dazzy Vance 1915, 1918
Paul Waner 1944-45
Dave Winfield 1981-88, 1990
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