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Yankees vs. Tigers Game 4

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Post#61 » by Monkeyfeng06 » Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:46 am

before wang became a yankee, i hate the yankees. oh well... i only cheer for the yankees if wang is on the mount. so i guess, yankees suck now!
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Post#62 » by TKF » Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:31 am

Farnsworth is an idiot but he is a power arm. If he can get his mind right, he and joba can be nasty out of the pen. Power arms seem to dominate in postseason play, especially out of the pen.

the yankees just haven't had this type of quality power in a long time, and I am excited..

Also has anyone noticed how well Bettimit has hit the ball, off the bench he and duncan can be real weapons..
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Post#63 » by AGGiE » Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:18 pm

Betemit can hit the ball well but he also tends to strikeout alot. He is sort of a Robinson Cano with more power?
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Post#64 » by cmaff051 » Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:52 pm

AGGiE wrote:Betemit can hit the ball well but he also tends to strikeout alot. He is sort of a Robinson Cano with more power?
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He strikes out a good amount but I've noticed most of them have been strikeouts looking. I'm not worried, I don't think he has any glaring holes in his swing, he just doesn't get enough at-bats.
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Post#65 » by 34Celtic » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:21 pm

I wouldn't really compare him to Cano. Robinson Cano with more power is a guy that realistically could contend for a triple crown in 5-6 years. But seriously, how many guys are there in the major leagues that can play all 4 infield positions and hit like Betemit? Ty Wigginton is the only one who comes to mind, and hell...I'd say thats a pretty fair comparison.
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Post#66 » by Jitpal » Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:00 pm

34Celtic wrote:I wouldn't really compare him to Cano. Robinson Cano with more power is a guy that realistically could contend for a triple crown in 5-6 years. But seriously, how many guys are there in the major leagues that can play all 4 infield positions and hit like Betemit? Ty Wigginton is the only one who comes to mind, and hell...I'd say thats a pretty fair comparison.

Betemit also has more upside compared to Wigginton, considering he has peaked and Betemit is only 25 or 27 depending on who you ask. I think that next year, he will have all his strikeouts under control. Kevin Long has done an exceptional job with Cano to cut down his strikeouts, I don't see why Betemit couldn't get better at it, providing he decides to work at it. -Jitpal
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Post#67 » by cmaff051 » Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:05 pm

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Betemit also has more upside compared to Wigginton, considering he has peaked and Betemit is only 25 or 27 depending on who you ask. I think that next year, he will have all his strikeouts under control. Kevin Long has done an exceptional job with Cano to cut down his strikeouts, I don't see why Betemit couldn't get better at it, providing he decides to work at it. -Jitpal


Betemit is officially 25 according to Cashman.
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Post#68 » by HCYanks » Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:51 pm

The Dodgers were idiots for even trading Betemit, who at the very least should have been starting over Nomar and his vomit-inducing .689 OPS. Seeing as how he can play both middle infield spots, Betemit should be starting somewhere. Shame it won't be here unless ARod walks.
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Post#69 » by 34Celtic » Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:45 pm

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Betemit also has more upside compared to Wigginton, considering he has peaked and Betemit is only 25 or 27 depending on who you ask.


I agree with the upside, but how often do prospects pan out to best case scenarios? If Betemit turns out to be a Ty Wigginton type no one can be dissapointed. I think its a perfect comparison
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Post#70 » by DakkaFromNyc » Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:46 am

34Celtic wrote:But seriously, how many guys are there in the major leagues that can play all 4 infield positions and hit like Betemit?


Yes i was impressed at that wen i read that bout him.. he was a good pickup, and i am excitied bout the bullpen now that every1 is pitchin well

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