Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Sorry...but this thread ranks up there pill...

i have to say i seen betta from you

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Posted by Redhead

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Posted by DjPiLL

Posted by Redhead

A fitting response.

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Posted by Redhead

i have to say i seen betta from you

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Hey i can take it.............

Piazza a Yankee catcher...

now THAT is a joke

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Posted by Redhead

i have also noticed NO repsonses from you about Piazza....

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Posted by Redhead

Hey i can take it.............

Piazza a Yankee catcher...

now THAT is a joke

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Posted by DjPiLL

Posted by Redhead

Hey i can take it.............

Piazza a Yankee catcher...

now THAT is a joke

Red:

I hope for your sake... Piazza doesn't sign.

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

i say in a month the dude will be worth about 750K

starting bid...

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

And i'll take this a step further:

*IF* Piazza signs... the Yanks will look even HARDER to try to dump Posada and that pathetic contract he signs.

They were already trying to dump Posada last month to try to land Molina.

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Posted by Redhead

i say in a month the dude will be worth about 750K

starting bid...

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Posted by Redhead

PIAZZA WILL NOT BE A YANKEE

EVER

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

WE SHALL SEE

and if it is the same "consequences"
I can handle it

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Posted by Redhead

WE SHALL SEE

and if it is the same "consequences"
I can handle it

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

I am shaken in my boots

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Piazza not likely to don pinstripes
After polling his scouts, Cashman leaning toward not signing free agent as DH



January 25, 2006, 10:24 PM EST

Mike Piazza is said to have the Yankees first on his wish list because he'd like to DH and stay in New York. However, the chances of Piazza's wish being fulfilled appear to be fading fast.

When the Yankees learned several days ago that they could sign Piazza for cheap, they were intrigued about the possibility of adding a Hall of Fame bat at a bargain rate. But after days to survey the club's top-tier scouts, general manager Brian Cashman is leaning heavily toward passing on Piazza.

Reached Wednesday night, Cashman said only that he had yet to convey his decision to Dan Lozano, Piazza's agent. However, others indicated Cashman was said to be concerned about how Piazza's presence might clog the designated-hitter spot on a team filled with older players who may need to DH, and Cashman was apparently preparing to say no to Piazza.

That means Piazza's only hope to stay in New York probably hinges on whether club owner George Steinbrenner decides he can't resist the opportunity to nab the best-hitting catcher ever. And Steinbrenner has for the first time seemed disinclined to overrule Cashman since his GM won more power while negotiating his own recent three-year contract.

Lozano has begun asking the Yankees for a quick decision, leaving the impression that Piazza is close to signing elsewhere. However, Cashman felt no rush in part because he likely understood the Yankees are Piazza's top choice.

The Phillies, Padres and Blue Jays (who have a standing offer to Bengie Molina) all have expressed interest, but the market isn't what Piazza hoped, and he'd be hard-pressed to get more than $2 million to $2.5 million now, especially if he has to take a backup catcher job. Piazza's father, Vince, who raised Mike in nearby Norristown, Pa., is said to have a warm spot for the Phillies. But the Padres may have a greater need.

Cashman's poll of club decision makers was described as "mixed," with some finding Piazza's power and presence intriguing while others warning his lack of athleticism could hinder roster flexibility. A few even mentioned reduced bat speed, and still others, including longtime scout Gene Michael, stumped for a chance for youngster Andy Phillips.

Michael has regained the power he lost now that Cashman has solidified his stature at the top of the club's hierarchy (well, just below Steinbrenner, anyway).

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

WOW - this was an interesting read!!

Since I actually agree with Pill on some things, and with Red on other things... I really don't want to add fuel to the fire..

BUT Pill - you know me better than to EVER ADMIT that a YANKEE FAN got "owned " by you ... (though the bandwagon pic was pretty damn funny, I'll give ya that!)

Let me just repeat the 1st and only statement I made on this thread...

Posted by FeliciaDP

Never gonna happen

Message edited 1/26/2006 10:25:53 AM.

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

Piazza won't land in Bronx, could join Padres

BY ANTHONY McCARRON
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER

While Yankee GM Brian Cashman won't publicly spike the idea, the Yankees are not planning on signing Mike Piazza, two team officials said yesterday.

But don't expect public closure between the Yankees and Piazza. Though Yank executives say privately their roster is set and they are unlikely to add the former Met slugger, Cashman refused to say yesterday if he had told Piazza's agents the Yankees were out.

"I don't think closure is necessary," Cashman said. "If we do sign him, we do. If we don't, we don't. I don't have a void to fill. It's whether I choose to sign a player or not."

In the meantime, the fact the Yankees haven't told the world Piazza is a definite no likely helps the former Met's bargaining position with other teams.

Vince Piazza, Mike's father, said yesterday his son had interest from the Cubs, Padres and Phillies.

USA Today reported yesterday that the Padres were close to signing Piazza and that he would compete for their starting catcher's job.

Some reports have said the Blue Jays are intrigued, too. "I know there's a lot of things happening, some discussions," Vince Piazza said.

"I would think he'd like to be in New York," Vince Piazza added.

"He'd certainly get a chance to get a ring. He's got a place there, he's used to all of what's up there. If not, you've got to move on. I can't tell what's going to happen."

Re: Hey Redhead: Guess who might be doing some catching for the Yanks

I personally liked this part:

I would think he'd like to be in New York," Vince Piazza added. "He'd certainly get a chance to get a ring.

Message edited 1/27/2006 8:44:01 AM.