MLB 2009.

Why have the NY Yankees dominated for so many years, do players get drafted in MLB like in the NFL?

On 05-Oct-2009 Sanzano said:

Why have the NY Yankees dominated for so many years, do players get drafted in MLB like in the NFL?

The Yankees are good every year because they spend the most money on getting players.

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On 05-Oct-2009 Sanzano said:

Why have the NY Yankees dominated for so many years, do players get drafted in MLB like in the NFL?

Historically, the Yankees have been a buy-and-grown type of team. Dating back to the really early 1900s, (including the sale of Babe Ruth) they purchased some great players. Their fan base is huge, so they have TONS to spend on the team. Most of the time the payroll is $30-50 million more than the second highest team in baseball.

However, like many big market teams, a lot of their money is on locking up talent. For example, the Yankees have a lot of homegrown stars such as Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, and Jorge Posada.

But yeah, Yankees can grow some talent, but if they're in desperate need to fill some sort of hole, they can buy a free agent no problem, they have loads of money.

There is no Salary Cap.

On 05-Oct-2009 superbird5005 said:

There is no Salary Cap.

Yep, my bad I wasnt thinking. But anyways they spend the most money and just obtain all the allstars.

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Yeah, but that's ok. Anything to get a World Series

On 05-Oct-2009 K Dawg said:

Yep, my bad I wasnt thinking. But anyways they spend the most money and just obtain all the allstars.

They don't get all of them. They made some quiet moves like Jerry Hairston Jr and Chad Gaudin.

Whatever helps them, they'll get.

That's a bit unfair if a team can purchase any player they want by offering more money than anyone else, I think the way the NFL does it with the draft is a better way as each team should if they have selected and spent wisely have a chance of reaching the Super Bowl every decade or so.

Wow, what an ending to the Tigers season.

Congrats, Minnesota.

Yeah congrats Minn. However I feel the Tigers had way to many chances to win this game. I also feel the Tigers way out played Minn in that game. Oh well, good luck to Minn against the Yankees =o

On 06-Oct-2009 Sanzano said:

That's a bit unfair if a team can purchase any player they want by offering more money than anyone else, I think the way the NFL does it with the draft is a better way as each team should if they have selected and spent wisely have a chance of reaching the Super Bowl every decade or so.

Also here the Team's salary I found on the web.

Team Payroll/ Average
1. New York Yankees $201,449,289 $7,748,050
2. New York Mets $135,773,988 $4,849,071
3. Chicago Cubs $135,050,000 $5,402,000
4. Boston Red Sox $122,696,000 $4,089,867
5. Detroit Tigers $115,085,145 $4,110,184
6. Los Angeles Angels $113,709,000 $4,061,036
7. Philadelphia Phillies $113,004,048 $4,185,335
8. Houston Astros $102,996,415 $3,814,682
9. Los Angeles Dodgers $100,458,101 $4,018,324
10. Seattle Mariners $98,904,167 $3,532,292
11. Atlanta Braves $96,726,167 $3,335,385
12. Chicago White Sox $96,068,500 $3,694,942
13. St. Louis Cardinals $88,528,411 $3,278,830
14. San Francisco Giants $82,161,450 $3,043,017
15. Cleveland Indians $81,625,567 $3,023,169
16. Toronto Blue Jays $80,993,657 $2,892,631
17. Milwaukee Brewers $79,857,502 $3,194,300
18. Colorado Rockies $75,201,000 $2,785,222
19. Arizona Diamondbacks $73,571,667 $2,724,877
20. Cincinnati Reds $70,968,500 $2,957,021
21. Kansas City Royals $70,908,333 $2,727,244
22. Texas Rangers $68,646,023 $2,367,104
23. Baltimore Orioles $67,101,667 $2,580,833
24. Minnesota Twins $65,299,267 $2,251,699
25. Tampa Bay Rays $63,313,035 $2,183,208
26. Oakland Athletics $62,310,000 $2,225,357
27. Nationals $59,328,000 $2,045,793
28. Pirates $48,743,000 $1,874,731
29. San Diego Padres $42,796,700 $1,528,454
30. Florida Marlins $36,814,000 $1,314,786

I personally think Instant Replay should've been done on that Inge denied-HBP. It's a game changing play. Game changing plays SHOULD NOT be blown like that. The ball grazed his jersey, I think that's enough.

On 07-Oct-2009 EspeonDude_ said:

I personally think Instant Replay should've been done on that Inge denied-HBP. It's a game changing play. Game changing plays SHOULD NOT be blown like that. The ball grazed his jersey, I think that's enough.

Yeah on the instant replay you could clearly see that the ball skimed his shirt and he was hit.

Do the umpires have the final call in MLB or does it go to Instant replay when they are not sure.

Umpires use instant replay ONLY on debatable home run calls. For example, if they think a fan interfered with a home run ball, three of the four umpires would go in the video room to review the play, and they'd come out with a judgment.

Personally, if the call is going to change the play, I think it should be subject to review.. but whatever fits MLB's needs.

Mlb is like no other sport. thats why i think its the American pass time.

Phillies lead the Yankees 1-0 in the World Series. Go Phillies!

Yankees tied the series 1-1 now. Heading to Philadelphia. Pettitte vs. Hamels

I think the Yankees will win 2/3 (losing Game 5 vs. Cliff Lee) in Philadelphia, and clinch in Game 6.

Tonight's prediction: 5-2 Yankees.

Also, has anyone been a little shocked with how great the pitching has been? Yankee starters have a combined 14 innings, and only THREE runs given up, two by solo home runs.

Phillies starters have a combined 15 innings, giving up 4 runs (3 earned), again, two on solo HR's.

« Last edited by EspeonDude_ on Oct 31st 2009 »

I want neither team to win, anyone else the same?
I dont like the Yankees, and Phillies won last year. I guess Ill root for the Phillies.

You should root for the Yankees, or I'll rip your head off.

I hope the Yankees can clinch tonight. My only concern is if they don't win tonight, because either Gaudin in game 6, or Pettitte in game 6 on 3 days rest. :/