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  • BGarrett7
    All Star
    • Jul 2003
    • 5890

    #16
    Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

    Wow, this is exactly the type of thing that I was talking about over on the NBA board when the subject of Kobe and his donation came up.

    This is just ridiculous.

    They Yankees are donating a million dollars to the tsunami relief fund, very class move on their part. But, of course, there are going to be a couple idiots in the group who go and turn a generous act on the part of the Yankees into a villainous act. I know, yeah, I hate the Yankees, too. But they are donating money to an area that was just ravaged by a natural disaster.

    How can you be so self-centered to think that everything that the Yankees, or any sports franchise, or any individual athlete, for that matter, are doing this solely for their own benefit and to make themselves look good? What does every damn thing in this world that revolves around the Yankees have to be evil and vile? Believe it or not, no matter how you want to see it in your narrow little world, that isn't the case. No one is pointing out these acts and trying to "one-up" one another. Athletes and sports teams run under a microscope, you should know this by now. If some NBA players, some MLB team, whoever, is going to donate a large amount of money, of course it is going to get attention. How the hell does it hurt you that Selig makes one little comment complimenting the Yankees for doing a very noble thing? But, oh no, everything just has to be Red Sox/Yankees.

    How much money have you donated?

    God, you make me sick.

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    • BGarrett7
      All Star
      • Jul 2003
      • 5890

      #17
      Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

      Wow, this is exactly the type of thing that I was talking about over on the NBA board when the subject of Kobe and his donation came up.

      This is just ridiculous.

      They Yankees are donating a million dollars to the tsunami relief fund, very class move on their part. But, of course, there are going to be a couple idiots in the group who go and turn a generous act on the part of the Yankees into a villainous act. I know, yeah, I hate the Yankees, too. But they are donating money to an area that was just ravaged by a natural disaster.

      How can you be so self-centered to think that everything that the Yankees, or any sports franchise, or any individual athlete, for that matter, are doing this solely for their own benefit and to make themselves look good? What does every damn thing in this world that revolves around the Yankees have to be evil and vile? Believe it or not, no matter how you want to see it in your narrow little world, that isn't the case. No one is pointing out these acts and trying to "one-up" one another. Athletes and sports teams run under a microscope, you should know this by now. If some NBA players, some MLB team, whoever, is going to donate a large amount of money, of course it is going to get attention. How the hell does it hurt you that Selig makes one little comment complimenting the Yankees for doing a very noble thing? But, oh no, everything just has to be Red Sox/Yankees.

      How much money have you donated?

      God, you make me sick.

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      • nkhera1
        All Star
        • Oct 2003
        • 5913

        #18
        Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

        Originally posted by dce1228
        Figures that George and the skanks (and some of their fans) will use the situation for self-promotion.

        Personally, I'm growing tired of everyone having to point out what they're donating and how much like it's a friggin contest. It's missing the point entirely.
        how is it self promoting. It isn't like they are holding a press conference or anything like that. How much has your team given? Heck, how much have the rest of the teams in the league combined to give
        Just wait till Arsenal moves into Emirates Stadium.

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        • nkhera1
          All Star
          • Oct 2003
          • 5913

          #19
          Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

          Originally posted by dce1228
          Figures that George and the skanks (and some of their fans) will use the situation for self-promotion.

          Personally, I'm growing tired of everyone having to point out what they're donating and how much like it's a friggin contest. It's missing the point entirely.
          how is it self promoting. It isn't like they are holding a press conference or anything like that. How much has your team given? Heck, how much have the rest of the teams in the league combined to give
          Just wait till Arsenal moves into Emirates Stadium.

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          • nkhera1
            All Star
            • Oct 2003
            • 5913

            #20
            Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

            Originally posted by dce1228
            I have to admit it's a great PR move by the skanks to donate the million dollars in proceeds from their first meeting with the Sox. I mean, if you consider the humilation of their last meeting and the fact that humilation will be thick in the air of that first game as the Sox are given their World Series rings, the skanks can now appear transcendant as they donate that money for charity... excellent gamesmanship IMO... win the hearts and minds of America... a brilliant corporate strategy.
            The Sox won't get their rings at at Yankees home game, and i agree with everything the poster below you had to say
            Just wait till Arsenal moves into Emirates Stadium.

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            • nkhera1
              All Star
              • Oct 2003
              • 5913

              #21
              Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

              Originally posted by dce1228
              I have to admit it's a great PR move by the skanks to donate the million dollars in proceeds from their first meeting with the Sox. I mean, if you consider the humilation of their last meeting and the fact that humilation will be thick in the air of that first game as the Sox are given their World Series rings, the skanks can now appear transcendant as they donate that money for charity... excellent gamesmanship IMO... win the hearts and minds of America... a brilliant corporate strategy.
              The Sox won't get their rings at at Yankees home game, and i agree with everything the poster below you had to say
              Just wait till Arsenal moves into Emirates Stadium.

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              • jmood88
                Sean Payton: Retribution
                • Jul 2003
                • 34639

                #22
                Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

                Originally posted by deeman11747
                http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASAp..._nyy&fext=.jsp



                The Yankees will take advantage of the spotlight game to donate $1 million of the proceeds to relief efforts in behalf of the devastating tsunami in South Asia.

                Commissioner Bud Selig expressed his gratitude for the Yankees' gesture. "Major League Baseball has always appreciated the Yankees' generosity and their commitment to those in need," Selig said. "This reaction to the tsunami disaster is in keeping with their long history of good works. On behalf of baseball, I am grateful to George Steinbrenner and the New York Yankees for this wonderful gesture."
                One million dollars doesn't even cover the waterboys' contract on the yankees. At least they did donate some money though. I hope it helps alot of people.
                Originally posted by Blzer
                Let me assure you that I am a huge proponent of size, and it greatly matters. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

                If I went any bigger, it would not have properly fit with my equipment, so I had to optimize. I'm okay with it, but I also know what I'm missing with those five inches. :)

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                • jmood88
                  Sean Payton: Retribution
                  • Jul 2003
                  • 34639

                  #23
                  Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

                  Originally posted by deeman11747
                  http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASAp..._nyy&fext=.jsp



                  The Yankees will take advantage of the spotlight game to donate $1 million of the proceeds to relief efforts in behalf of the devastating tsunami in South Asia.

                  Commissioner Bud Selig expressed his gratitude for the Yankees' gesture. "Major League Baseball has always appreciated the Yankees' generosity and their commitment to those in need," Selig said. "This reaction to the tsunami disaster is in keeping with their long history of good works. On behalf of baseball, I am grateful to George Steinbrenner and the New York Yankees for this wonderful gesture."
                  One million dollars doesn't even cover the waterboys' contract on the yankees. At least they did donate some money though. I hope it helps alot of people.
                  Originally posted by Blzer
                  Let me assure you that I am a huge proponent of size, and it greatly matters. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

                  If I went any bigger, it would not have properly fit with my equipment, so I had to optimize. I'm okay with it, but I also know what I'm missing with those five inches. :)

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                  • Karlos05
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                    • Mar 2003
                    • 5814

                    #24
                    Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

                    Originally posted by nkhera1
                    how is it self promoting. It isn't like they are holding a press conference or anything like that. How much has your team given? Heck, how much have the rest of the teams in the league combined to give
                    Why is it a compitition between the Yankees and the rest of the league?

                    Great move by the Yankees. I commend them for doing this and I wish every team would do the same, but there is no reason to start calling out all the other teams. It's not a competition, it's an act of good will and generousity.

                    I applaud the Yankees for this

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                    • Karlos05
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                      • Mar 2003
                      • 5814

                      #25
                      Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

                      Originally posted by nkhera1
                      how is it self promoting. It isn't like they are holding a press conference or anything like that. How much has your team given? Heck, how much have the rest of the teams in the league combined to give
                      Why is it a compitition between the Yankees and the rest of the league?

                      Great move by the Yankees. I commend them for doing this and I wish every team would do the same, but there is no reason to start calling out all the other teams. It's not a competition, it's an act of good will and generousity.

                      I applaud the Yankees for this

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                      • Smokey
                        Rookie
                        • Dec 2004
                        • 273

                        #26
                        Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

                        people should stop hating on the yankees just for the sake of hating on the yankees. They did something very nice, why cant people just leave it at that.
                        Last edited by Smokey; 01-08-2005, 04:55 PM.

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                        • Smokey
                          Rookie
                          • Dec 2004
                          • 273

                          #27
                          Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

                          people should stop hating on the yankees just for the sake of hating on the yankees. They did something very nice, why cant people just leave it at that.

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                          • jmood88
                            Sean Payton: Retribution
                            • Jul 2003
                            • 34639

                            #28
                            Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

                            Originally posted by Smokey
                            What have the Saints given?

                            Stop hating on the yankees just for the sake of hating on the yankees. They did something very nice, why cant you just leave it at that.
                            Why don't you read the rest of my post? I'm not hating on the yankees at all.
                            Originally posted by Blzer
                            Let me assure you that I am a huge proponent of size, and it greatly matters. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

                            If I went any bigger, it would not have properly fit with my equipment, so I had to optimize. I'm okay with it, but I also know what I'm missing with those five inches. :)

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                            • jmood88
                              Sean Payton: Retribution
                              • Jul 2003
                              • 34639

                              #29
                              Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

                              Originally posted by Smokey
                              What have the Saints given?

                              Stop hating on the yankees just for the sake of hating on the yankees. They did something very nice, why cant you just leave it at that.
                              Why don't you read the rest of my post? I'm not hating on the yankees at all.
                              Originally posted by Blzer
                              Let me assure you that I am a huge proponent of size, and it greatly matters. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

                              If I went any bigger, it would not have properly fit with my equipment, so I had to optimize. I'm okay with it, but I also know what I'm missing with those five inches. :)

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                              • Smokey
                                Rookie
                                • Dec 2004
                                • 273

                                #30
                                Re: Yanks aren't THAT bad....

                                Originally posted by jmood88
                                Why don't you read the rest of my post? I'm not hating on the yankees at all.
                                You're right ... My bad

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