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Question Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 08:47 PM
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I really like the moves before the trade deadline that the Yankees made. I think they definitely addressed most of their needs. They had to replace Posada and Matsui with both of them gone. They also added a lefty to the pen, which they needed. Wang not coming back when they thought he might hurts though. Starting pitching may be the weak link that prevents them from overtaking the Red Sox/Rays. I guess they're banking on somebody stepping up.

I'm not sure if it'll be enough to make it in though. They definitely improved their chances, but I think it's going to take more than the Yankees doing well. I think they're going to need help in the form of injuries or just a rough patch for the other teams. Tampa has never been here before though so I wouldn't be surprised to see them fade down the stretch. I don't see the Red Sox fading unless they get a couple injuries. Thoughts?
   
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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 09:01 PM

I really want to say yes. But they didn't get a starter at the trade deadline, which is what they needed the most. Yes, they needed a reliever. Yes, they needed a catcher. But the most important thing, in my mind was a starter.

For that reason, I am going to have to say no. I REALLY want to say yes. And they certainly could if some guys step up. But given what we know now, I don't think they will.




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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 09:13 PM

Did you see Xavier Nady today?

Yankees will make it. As homerific as that sounds , it will be true.




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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 09:26 PM

Like Prov said, I too like the moves the Yankees made but like giantsfan I feel they didn;t get the starter they needed. I am going to say no as well since the Sox and Rays are still above them and show no real signs of slowing down. PLus the Twins have Liriano and Cuddyer coming back making it more difficult for the Yanks. I say no as well.




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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 10:18 PM

Yankees will NOT make the playoffs. Tampa - Boston - Minnesota - Chicago and Angels are the teams to worry about. Team looking on the outside are the White Soxs and Yankees.


Wang is all but done for the Yankees for the remainder of the season. The guy that pitched today had his problems as well. I dont think the pitchers are enough for your Yankees.


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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 10:30 PM

it's funny that you think Minnesota is going to make it over the Yankees. I had a good laugh




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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 10:33 PM

If the Twins win their division, they won't have to worry about the Yankees this year. I don't see the Yankees in the playoffs, as I don't see the Rays fading down the stretch.
I think the AL playoff teams will be Boston, Tampa, Detroit and LA, with LA winning the league.


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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 10:56 PM

Doesn't this happen every year? Everyone always counts the Yankees out and then they always make the playoffs. Like last year when we were what, 14.5 back and we ended up taking the WC? Whatever though, you guys obviously haven't learned your lesson yet. Just wait, they're going to make the playoffs and I'm going to love watching it.


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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 10:58 PM

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Doesn't this happen every year? Everyone always counts the Yankees out and then they always make the playoffs. Like last year when we were what, 14.5 back and we ended up taking the WC? Whatever though, you guys obviously haven't learned your lesson yet. Just wait, they're going to make the playoffs and I'm going to love watching it.
I would love to watch that too i'm not counting them out. i'm just saying if i had a gun to my head and told to pick, i'd say no




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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 10:59 PM

What's your reasoning for that bro?


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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 11:02 PM

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What's your reasoning for that bro?
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Re: Will the Yankees make the playoffs? - 08-03-2008, 11:10 PM

Oh, didn't see that the first time I scrolled down but anyways. I still think we have what it takes to make the playoffs. When (not if) we get to October, Wang will be back and we'll be able to use him. Hughes is on his way back, Pavano is also trying make his way back (so they say) but we can't count on him cause how many times have we heard that? Our offense is doing very well and we have the leadership on this team to get us into the postseason. The Yankees won't not make the playoffs in the last season at Yankee Stadium. We will see October ball one more time in the historic Yankee Stadium before its torn down.


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