Yankees -- Best Organization in American Sports History

[Panic]

And the Mariners ... and the Tigers ... and the White Sox ... and the Angels ... and the Cubs ... and the Dodgers ...

Wow. Lot of teams.

What about the Twins? The year before they made the World Series, Selig tried to erase them from the League. No salary cap. What a joke.

[moneyline]

Yup, that would be amazing in a capitalist society. A team that cannot maintain profitability without revenue sharing having to shut down. Especially since we don't have enough teams already in MLB and there is such talent, 1-24 on every team, as it is.

Yup, downsizing and getting rid of some of the triple A pitchers that are masquerading as major leaguers would be a shame.

What do you think, Comrade?

[Panic]

panic is awesome. simmer down.

[mofome]

[moneyline]

What would you children do without animation? Might actually have to meet a live woman one of these days ...

[Panic]

Yup, that would be amazing in a capitalist society. A team that cannot maintain profitability without revenue sharing having to shut down. Especially since we don't have enough teams already in MLB and there is such talent, 1-24 on every team, as it is.

Yup, downsizing and getting rid of some of the triple A pitchers that are masquerading as major leaguers would be a shame.

What do you think, Comrade?

Typical Yankee fan rationallity. Fuk the small guy. Just like I said. George the bitch threatened Baseball if they put a cap on. If you put a cap in baseball, there would be profitability in all cities. Imagine that...Football and Basketball have survived in small markets, but you dont think baseball will? HAHAHAHA

[mofome]

What would you children do without animation? Might actually have to meet a live woman one of these days ...

I would like to meet women but all the ones i meet just talk about what a good poster moneyline is and then im shot down.

[moneyline]

Take another artistic B&W shot of yourself. This time flex, though.

[mofome]

Take another artistic B&W shot of yourself. This time flex, though.

i'd rather wait till im 38 and put on my yellow shirt for pics.

[moneyline]

Nah, you'll never make it to Brazil -- paper route won't allow it.

[Panic]

Moneyline? Hello?

[Sportsgirl]

What would you children do without animation? Might actually have to meet a live woman one of these days ...

Now what fun could that be? We are all learning so much here from you moneyline, that live people would be of no value at this point. I mean, Internets tough guy 101? I can't pass up a class this entertaining. Al Gore would be proud of you!

[moneyline]

Pointing out the truth makes me a tough guy? You've led a very sheltered life indeed. Now, go type another article and while you are at it, make me some eggs.

That is all.

[Sportsgirl]

Make you some eggs? Wow, Moneyline, you really are so hilarious - I've never heard that one before!

[LT Profits]

What I'd like to know is what is the point of this thread? That the Yankees are the greatest team in the world?

WHO CARES?

Actually, it's nice that this mentality exists, because otherwise, the Yankees would not be so overvalued every game. In fact, blindly betting against the Yankees every game last year turned a small profit, and that profit increased if you included the playoffs.

I only bet the Yankees a few times each year, and it seems that 99% of the time, it is against the Red Sox when the prices are more realistic. I play against the Yankees quite a bit.

[thegreatdiatchi]

Yup, that would be amazing in a capitalist society. A team that cannot maintain profitability without revenue sharing having to shut down. Especially since we don't have enough teams already in MLB and there is such talent, 1-24 on every team, as it is.

Yup, downsizing and getting rid of some of the triple A pitchers that are masquerading as major leaguers would be a shame.

What do you think, Comrade?

Being a Yanks fan I can say that all of their world series titles are legit imo. They actually have hurt themselves more when they tried to dip their balls in the big spending market. With this being said, I do think there should be a salary cap. However, there should not only be a maximum amount (to keep guys like a-rod from being overpaid) there should also be a minimum amount (to say to owners of the d-rays and pirates "spend some money or sell your team to someone who will").

The point I make above is better than the actual topic of this thread.

[SBR Lou]

I'm going to be a homer here and use the term "we" when discussing a sports team. But if we don't win tonight, I'm going to be angry. Not betting it or anything though.

[mofome]

I'm going to be a homer here and use the term "we" when discussing a sports team. But if we don't win tonight, I'm going to be angry. Not betting it or anything though.

well, not specifically, but you obviously have your futures wager tied in here a bit. does that increase the entertainment value of individual games this early in the season?

[SBR Lou]

well, not specifically, but you obviously have your futures wager tied in here a bit. does that increase the entertainment value of individual games this early in the season?

Not so much now, when there's only a handful of games left and if it's still in good standing then yeah I'd pull for it more. I just want them to play well more than anything else this early though. The offense will be there I'm not concerned with that, but the pitching worries me.

[thegreatdiatchi]

Not so much now, when there's only a handful of games left and if it's still in good standing then yeah I'd pull for it more. I just want them to play well more than anything else this early though. The offense will be there I'm not concerned with that, but the pitching worries me.

I know it's very early but I do think the Yanks need to get another arm in the rotation. The least they could do is deal Giambi (last year of his contract so who cares if we have to eat it) and maybe Damon (he's decent but not what he used to be and we have alot of options for hitters) for some prospects.

Ideally i'd like to see Damon & Giambi for Harden but I don't think Oak will take that deal.

[moneyline]

Yanks will be fine. They always are (as least compared to the majority of the league)!

[mofome]

Ideally i'd like to see Damon & Giambi for Harden but I don't think Oak will take that deal.

one of the least intelligent things ive read on this board, but i still love ya buddy.

[thegreatdiatchi]

one of the least intelligent things ive read on this board, but i still love ya buddy.

I wasn't clinging onto what I said with the idea that it was genuine. I know there's no way that will happen. I'm just sick of us having guys that waste money when we can't even field a solid pitching staff. Sure we will be fine during the season but unless we get a top 10 staff we aren't going anywhere in the playoffs.

[TexansFan]

I think championships won are a pretty good indicator on an organization's success.

MLB-Yankees
NBA-Celtics
NFL-Steelers, 49'ers, and Cowgirls
NHL-Canadiens
WNBA-Not a real sport

[SBR Lou]

WNBA-Not a real sport

Agree.

[buztah]

They have, in no particular order,

1) The most championships (26)
2) The highest number of recognizable players (starting with the Babe all the way to Mr. Jeter)
3) The highest net worth (built out of nothing after CBS all but drove them into the ground in the 70s)
4) The team more people love to hate (why don't they hate the Rays ... I think even MoFo can figure that one out)
5) The greatest fans in the world (just check out the attendance even when, as so many scholars point out, they haven't won anything in the past 8 years)

Marvel at them. Grudgingly respect them. Whatever gets you through the day, children ...

Brilliant!

[thegreatdiatchi]

I think championships won are a pretty good indicator on an organization's success.

MLB-Yankees
NBA-Celtics
NFL-Steelers, 49'ers, and Cowgirls
NHL-Canadiens
WNBA-Not a real sport

Other than Tennis, why are women's sports always considered secondary to men's? Is it due to the fact that we don't want to see 6'5 ladies or does it have to do with more than that?

[mofome]

I wasn't clinging onto what I said with the idea that it was genuine. I know there's no way that will happen. I'm just sick of us having guys that waste money when we can't even field a solid pitching staff. Sure we will be fine during the season but unless we get a top 10 staff we aren't going anywhere in the playoffs.

1) harden is always hurt
2) giambi would be on the As now if they wanted to pay him
3) damon is the opposite of the billy beane type

[Sportsgirl]

Other than Tennis, why are women's sports always considered secondary to men's? Is it due to the fact that we don't want to see 6'5 ladies or does it have to do with more than that?

I think it's because people want to watch the "best of the best." It's kinda like watching the AFL - you'd much rather watch the NFL because the players are better. Same with males v females in sports - it's scientific that, generally, men are more muscular than women and are therefore better athletes. Tennis is actually a good example in that men play best 3 of 5 and women play best 2 of 3, yet they want to get paid the same. I say, play as much tennis as the men do, and then you'll get as much money for it.

[SBR Lou]

I think it's because people want to watch the "best of the best." It's kinda like watching the AFL - you'd much rather watch the NFL because the players are better. Same with males v females in sports - it's scientific that, generally, men are more muscular than women and are therefore better athletes. Tennis is actually a good example in that men play best 3 of 5 and women play best 2 of 3, yet they want to get paid the same. I say, play as much tennis as the men do, and then you'll get as much money for it.

I, for one, am shocked by this post.

[TexansFan]

Other than Tennis, why are women's sports always considered secondary to men's? Is it due to the fact that we don't want to see 6'5 ladies or does it have to do with more than that?

Who knows. I just can't watch women's golf or basketball. I can watch the women play some tennis for some reason though. I remember when the Houston Comet's won the first four WNBA titles and it was like, who gives a crap really.

Maybe my attitude will change as I have two young daughters.

[CashMoney]

Typical Yankee fan rationallity. Fuk the small guy. Just like I said. George the bitch threatened Baseball if they put a cap on. If you put a cap in baseball, there would be profitability in all cities. Imagine that...Football and Basketball have survived in small markets, but you dont think baseball will? HAHAHAHA

Who says there's not profatibility in all cities. If an owner chooses to put revenue sharing money in their pockets as opposed to investing in their teams....whose fault is it?

BTW - 2003 Marlins had a total payroll of $53 Million (21st in the leage) and won the world series.

[mofome]

BTW - 2003 Marlins had a total payroll of $53 Million (21st in the leage) and won the world series.

what does that mean? the yanks dont have an advantage by having an infield that makes more than 50% of the league?

[CashMoney]

what does that mean? the yanks dont have an advantage by having an infield that makes more than 50% of the league?

Not necessairly. Is Giambi worth the money he's getting? Nope. Just because a team over pays for a player doesn't mean they necessarily have a better team. IMHO the Yankees have a ton of overpaid players but have the ability to pay.

I love when people try to shit on the Yankees because of their payroll. They're playing within the system that MLB has created. People who hate the fact that the Yankees have the highest payroll should have an issue with MLB not the Yankees.

BTW - I love Yankees haters

[mofome]

Not necessairly. Is Giambi worth the money he's getting? Nope. Just because a team over pays for a player doesn't mean they necessarily have a better team. IMHO the Yankees have a ton of overpaid players but have the ability to pay.

I love when people try to shit on the Yankees because of their payroll. They're playing within the system that MLB has created. People who hate the fact that the Yankees have the highest payroll should have an issue with MLB not the Yankees.

BTW - I love Yankees haters

that logic is comical for several reasons. moving on...


i love when yankees fans flatter themselves by thinking people hate them. i love when yankees fans think they're dropping knowledge on the rest of the population. The yanks have the worst GM in sports other than cousin vinnie with the Skins. Spending 50 million more than any other team should lock you into the playoffs every year. not exactly a noteworthy accomplishment. when you have resources that others do not, you should be the best. if you are not, it's because you're not the best at getting everything out of what you've got. the current version of the yanks are spenders because they are in the largest market; that is a fine accomplishment.