tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post3475786905366298782..comments2023-10-28T08:31:25.462-04:00Comments on Subway Squawkers - A Yankees-Mets Rivalry Blog: Five reasons why Cliff Lee will not be a YankeeSubway Squawkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156896665605326549noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-88453718251667137652010-12-12T21:10:30.937-05:002010-12-12T21:10:30.937-05:00Cliff Lee clearly does not want to be a Yankee. S...Cliff Lee clearly does not want to be a Yankee. So let him and his 26-22 over the last 2 regular seasons stay "close to home," 300 miles from Benton, Arkansas.<br /><br />I've often said a pitcher with control issues "can't find the plate with a map," but Cliff Lee is obviously too stupid to know how to READ a map!<br /><br />And... he's a hunter? Red Ruffing and Jim "Catfish" Hunter both lost toes in hunting accidents, then recovered, and became great pitchers -- Catfish well before coming to the Yankees, Ruffing BY becomin a Yankee. But both had recovered well before putting on Pinstripes. Suppose Lee blows a toe off AFTER signing a Yankee contract? Suddenly, he stops being Sandy Koufax and starts being Carl Pavano -- or Kevin Brown.<br /><br />Not to mention his wife sounds like the second coming of Brenda Warner, who would've lasted about 20 minutes in New York.<br /><br />This guy is a nightmare waiting to happen. If Brian Cashman signs him, he's even dumber than Lee.Uncle Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618876073064128027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-57068502898620794972010-12-12T14:07:40.992-05:002010-12-12T14:07:40.992-05:00But wait Lisa--is Cliff Lee hunting deer with a gu...But wait Lisa--is Cliff Lee hunting deer with a gun? Joe Mauer only uses a bow and arrow. His Mom won't let him use a gun. This could mean something.<br /><br />Anyway, if the Yankees don't get Lee, there's other free agent options out there. Like Carl Pavano!<br /><br />No? Okay.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Myjahmyjahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663674071797278704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-81434776845580921712010-12-12T01:20:09.880-05:002010-12-12T01:20:09.880-05:00You are right, and Lee will sign with the Rangers....You are right, and Lee will sign with the Rangers. The Yankees have only one chance: that Lee is an idiot, and the only thing he is looking at is the size of the paycheck before taxes because he thinks somehow that's the true measure of his worth, his standing in the game, and how "respected" he is. Put another way, is he as shallow as many of his peers? Or smart enough to see how your five reasons outweigh one non-reason?Stephen Kennamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642374116041654669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-57078784034601377542010-12-11T19:30:48.766-05:002010-12-11T19:30:48.766-05:00Mark and Peter, I contend the taxes are an issue, ...Mark and Peter, I contend the taxes are an issue, as shown by the fact the Rangers are using it as a selling point with Lee.<br /><br />Even Derek Jeter had New York on his trail when he avoided paying his state and local taxes. You still have to pay them even if you only live in the state for part of the year, and even if you're Derek Jeter. Don't mess with taxes!<br /><br />Peter, don't quite get your logic. The Rangers are going to pass on having Lee now, because of future free agents (Wilson: 2012, Hamilton: 2013,and Cruz: 2014) that they may or may not sign? If that were the case, they would have passed on Lee all along. At any rate, Texas has a brand-new TV contract, and brand-new ownership, and they're willing to spend.<br /><br />Larry, thanks for your note. I'll check out your argument.<br /><br />James, thanks for commenting. I used to live in Texas, so I can actually see why Lee might want to live there.Lisa Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909220094978054349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-60061523075354298692010-12-11T19:14:36.283-05:002010-12-11T19:14:36.283-05:00Look Yankee fans Lee LOVES Texas.... Understand th...Look Yankee fans Lee LOVES Texas.... Understand that is why he is taking his time choosing.. There is no way Texas offered what new York did for him and he is very much considering the Texas offer.... Yes sabathia is his closest friend but the only one he has in New York vs an entire team of close friends in Texas... Hamilton Wilson and Cruz have all stated they will take less money to stay in Texas and the rangers are backed by two billionaire oil tycoons they have money... I'm not telling you he will sign with Texas but Texas is where he wants to be don't get your dreams crushed here like you did in the ALCS because you once again underestimate the rangersUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076978116481739072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-29225835553702115982010-12-11T12:58:24.087-05:002010-12-11T12:58:24.087-05:00The tax advantage for the Rangers is overblown. Th...The tax advantage for the Rangers is overblown. There are ways to get around this. The fact that the majority of the millionaires in the United States live in the NY/NJ/CT proves that they've figured out ways to get around the excessive taxation problem. Not to mention the increase in endorsement dollars available to a player playing in the media/advertisement capital of the world.Mark the Sparkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15125243484347512335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-35635857777060291772010-12-11T12:18:31.623-05:002010-12-11T12:18:31.623-05:00Hey Lisa,
Interesting take. I actually feel very ...Hey Lisa,<br /><br />Interesting take. I actually feel <a href="http://www.yankeeist.com/2010/12/book-it-cliff-lee-is-going-to-be-yankee.html" rel="nofollow">very much the other way around</a>, but you make a strong case nevertheless.Larry Koestlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605678928924436632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-24588687883435024842010-12-11T11:59:26.359-05:002010-12-11T11:59:26.359-05:00Meant to say - he was in Philly, so I am sure his ...Meant to say - he was in Philly, so I am sure his wife knows all about "classy" fans.<br />Lee will sign with whatever team offers the most money. Period.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688659458144238999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-2976515812710269822010-12-11T11:56:43.738-05:002010-12-11T11:56:43.738-05:00Um, not really.
Texas does not have the resources ...Um, not really.<br />Texas does not have the resources to consistently compete. Hamilton, Cruz, Wilson are all being paid peanuts right now because they have yet to hit free agency. If they are gonna pay Lee $23 million, how much is the reigning league MVP worth? And those other young stars?<br />The taxes thing is a red herring. Major leaguers pay taxes in every state ion which they work; the bulk is owed to the state in which they live - and Lee lives in Arkansas, which has a similar tax rate as NY. Besides, the players know how to avoid big taxes (see Jeter's residence in Tampa)<br />Friends? Isn't Lee's closet friend CC Sabathia?<br />The rest of that is silly. With the money he makes, he can hunt anywhere he wants - and I doubt he will have much time to shoot deer during the season. He can do that in the offseason - In Arkansas. <br />And he was a Philly for a while.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688659458144238999noreply@blogger.com