Tex goes to the Bronx

[bkrich83]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

Well if the whole argument is that the Yankees shouldn't have a $200 million payroll, I mean how long are we going to complain about this? They've had a 200 million payroll for what, 4 years? Why do we need more outrage after every move they make?

We get it, the Yankees can spend more money than everyone else, and it's unfair.

It is unfair. It's also real easy to make light of when you are the team with the unfair competitive advantage.

[stewaat]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

The Yankees have the best run business in the game. Until they put limits on how much you can spend you can't blame the Yankees.

They bring in so much revenue and they have their brand new stadium which is UNREAL and is a perfect model of bringing in huge $$$. They are in the perfect market and have all the tradition.

[Knight165]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

Funny thing is...I think the Yanks payroll is actually LESS than last years.


bk....I know the Mets can't compete with the Yanks(money wise)...I was saying 4 mil+ ain't a bad second fiddle, right!

M.K.
Knight165

[SPTO]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

Tex=The New A-Rod

Just my opinion of course

[clerks37]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

Their starting infield alone next season will have a higher payroll than the majority of the teams in the league.

This is why when the Red Sox and Rays get in and the yankees miss out on the playoffs I will love it.C C should not have won the Cy in 07 that was Josh Beckett's so you get what you pay for just remember how he started out 08 in Cleavland not good!

[CS10029]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

Tex=The New A-Rod

Just my opinion of course

A-Rod was considered the best hitter in the league when he went to the Yanks though. At least I think he was. Tex isn't even considered the best player at his position.

If you mean in the way Boston fans feel about him, then yeah... I think your right.

[SPTO]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

If you mean in the way Boston fans feel about him, then yeah... I think your right.

I should've clarified. I mean he's the new A-Rod in terms of having the NY media and fans scrutinizing every little thing he does and forever being disappointed no matter how well (or IMO how badly) he plays there.

This could be Steve Sax in NY bad.

[bkrich83]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

Funny thing is...I think the Yanks payroll is actually LESS than last years.


bk....I know the Mets can't compete with the Yanks(money wise)...I was saying 4 mil+ ain't a bad second fiddle, right!

M.K.
Knight165

It's the advantage they get for playing in that market.

The Mets given the resources they have, are almost as underachieving as the Yankees.

[bkrich83]

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Funny thing is...I think the Yanks payroll is actually LESS than last years.

I am not sure if it is by much. They have the Top 4 contracts in baseball. And their SS,3b, and 1b have a higher payroll than about 50% of the teams out there.

[HungryBologna]

I don't know, should have stayed with the Angels

[bigfnjoe96]

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I though my buddy was ragging on me when he said the Yanks signed Tex. Couldn't really confirm-it due to the Internet going out @ my job.

I'm shocked... I figured after trading for Swisher & signing CC & Burnett they would go after Manny to fill the hole left behind by Abreu & Giambi. I guess Hal wasn't lying when he said they would do what ever it took to get the Yankees back to the WS.

As a Yankee Fan I have no words... I am in TOTAL SHOCK..

[Artman22]

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But the Yankees aren't just signing players out of the air. Mussina, Pettitte, Giambi, Abreu, Pudge, Pavano, and others are gone. $88 million came off the books, and even with the Tex signing, the Yankees payroll is lower than last years, as of now. When you add in Pettitte probably getting $10m, they will be right at where they were last year.

Nobody seems to realize this. The Yanks aren't going from a $205 million dollar payroll to $275 million dollar payroll. They are going from a $205 million dollar payroll to a $200-$210 million dollar payroll.

I wouldn't even waste my time with some of these haters here. It's most boston and mets fans that are angry.:wink:

[nyisles16]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

Funny thing is...I think the Yanks payroll is actually LESS than last years.


bk....I know the Mets can't compete with the Yanks(money wise)...I was saying 4 mil+ ain't a bad second fiddle, right!

M.K.
Knight165

They lost about $88 mil off their payroll last year, and replaced that with about $60+ mil for this upcoming season...

[Artman22]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

It is unfair. It's also real easy to make light of when you are the team with the unfair competitive advantage.

Theres a lot of talent out there. So that's a cheap excuse.

[Artman22]

Re: Tex goes to the Bronx

Funny thing is...I think the Yanks payroll is actually LESS than last years.


bk....I know the Mets can't compete with the Yanks(money wise)...I was saying 4 mil+ ain't a bad second fiddle, right!

M.K.
Knight165

I'm glad to see one Mets fan who has some sense