Just got back from the game. The kid is really really freaking fast.

First AB he hit a simple groundball and turned it into a really close play by busting his ass down the line.

Second AB he turned a routine double play ball into a force out as he easily beat the throw to first. He was one 1st with 2 outs and Jeter up. We all knew he was going and so did the Rangers. Gardner watched Jeter take a pitch before they threw over to first. Next pitch he was gone, the Rangers pitched out but he was flying and the catcher threw the ball into centerfield trying to rush the throw. The catcher had no chance even on a pitchout.

It was pretty much the most excitement of the night. Actually watching Giambi collapse at third base for a triple was right up there. The crowd was buzzing when he was on first waiting for him to go. It reminded me of when Rickey Henderson was a Yankee. Everybody in the Stadium knew he was going to go, including the other team but they had no chance of stopping him.

This kid can be a great weapon off the bench as a pinch runner. If he can hit .275 with a decent OBP he'll have a nice little career. Brett Butler is a good comparison but I think this kid is faster.

too bad our bats fell asleep again tonight (except for that mammoth blast ARod hit)... i was hoping we could sweep these guys & the Rays & Sux would beat up on each other... we really need to win these next 2 games & go into the BOS series w/in striking range... Moose continues to impress & prove me wrong... couldn't be happier... too bad we couldn't get him the W tonight.

[Edited by - TMS on 06-30-2008 10:20 PM]

Like you said, it's gonna be hard to find room for him unless they pass on Texeira, which would be a mistake. He can be very good for many years. You can afford to lose Giambi if you get Texeira and upgrade at two of CF, RF, 2nd base.

[Edited by - bonn1997 on 07-03-2008 4:43 PM]

I agree there are tough choices. On base and slugging % wise, I'd say Abreu is having an OK year and is on the decline. I wouldn't be too upset about losing him so long as there's a decent replacement.

Posted by TMS:

if u let Abreu walk there would be no replacement... basically you'd be moving Melky over to RF & starting either Damon or Gardner in CF w/Matsui in LF (assuming ur signing Mark T for 1B & playing Giambi as ur DH)

There are no outfield replacements? I'd have to see an FA list to believe that.

There's room to sign anyone who will bring in more money than they cost. We don't really know how the Steinbrenners calculate that.

Maybe that win streak against crappy teams didn't mean the team had turned the corner afterall.

funny but i noticed u post a lot more when the team is playing like crap as opposed to when it's playing well... why is that?

Interesting read about A-Rod. Madonna 20 years ago would have been something to brag about but today it makes no sense. I suggest A-Rod got to the Jessica Alba posts on this sight and find a hotty from there.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8316254?MSNHPHCP>1=39002

Molina can't do jack at the plate on offense but I think he has the best throwing arm I've ever seen from a catcher

this is the absolute worst job of calling balls & strikes i've seen all year... ridiculous.