Peter Griffin Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 I am almost convinced after all this, it will definitely be in the talks, and the players union has zero leverage.Stuff like this makes 1/3 of the teams in the league completely obsolete. Fans will lose interest, and such. If Maddox signs with the Yankees, baseball will become sport's official joke. I wish there would be a Salary Cap in baseball, as it would make it more exciting like Basketball and Football, but if there are any plans for it, the players will strike because they won't want a pay cut, and that will be even worse for the game. It's a lose-lose situation for Major League Baseball. I guess the only thing they have going for them is the David vs. Goliath matchup (Anyone else vs. The Yankees)......just waiting to see if anyone can knock off the Yanks. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1745062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote Posted February 17, 2004 Author Share Posted February 17, 2004 I wish there would be a Salary Cap in baseball, as it would make it more exciting like Basketball and Football, but if there are any plans for it, the players will strike because they won't want a pay cut, and that will be even worse for the game. It's a lose-lose situation for Major League Baseball. I guess the only thing they have going for them is the David vs. Goliath matchup (Anyone else vs. The Yankees)......just waiting to see if anyone can knock off the Yanks. These days, the biggest problem in all of sports is that with the exception of football, the regular season means NOTHING. There are just too many games in bball (way to many teams make it to the playoffs, some are barely above 500), and baseball with 152 games. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1745174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 These days, the biggest problem in all of sports is that with the exception of football, the regular season means NOTHING.There are just too many games in bball (way to many teams make it to the playoffs, some are barely above 500), and baseball with 152 games. There are 162 games, and they arent meaningless. The baseball season is a test of endurance. Most any team can roll off a couple of 5 or 6 game winning streaks in a season and a few 8 out of 10s, the point is to see what teams can hold their ground through 6 months of playing 6, sometimes 7 games a week. The regular season may seem long to outsiders, but to real baseball fans, its just right. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1745261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote Posted February 17, 2004 Author Share Posted February 17, 2004 There are 162 games, and they arent meaningless. The baseball season is a test of endurance. Most any team can roll off a couple of 5 or 6 game winning streaks in a season and a few 8 out of 10s, the point is to see what teams can hold their ground through 6 months of playing 6, sometimes 7 games a week. The regular season may seem long to outsiders, but to real baseball fans, its just right. That was a typo, I meant 162. I have a lot to say about your comment but I would rather not get off topic. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1745288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote Posted February 17, 2004 Author Share Posted February 17, 2004 Just found out that the Baltimore Orioles (my team) are trying to trade Jerry Harrston Jr to the Yankess for a pitcher. I dont really care about this considering we have too many 2nd baseman as it it, but if we do trade (i dont think it will happen) I can amagine us a good pitcher. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1745356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 I wonder who the Yankees will add after, if they do end up getting Maddux. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1745363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 Yeah, when you can buy championships no **** you're spending your money well. It ruins the game for everyone else though. It's almost like they're to the point that they'll need to split the teams up in divisions according to team salaries. Wait a tick, it was OK for the Florida Marlins to BUY their championship back in 1997, but it's not OK for the Yankees to do it every year they can? I'm sorry that George can afford to buy the talent he feels is needed to destroy everyone else in the league. Yes a salary cap would help alot, but in the end it's all about who you have on your roster. And George and his people always know who to get and that usually translates into World Series rings. When they aquired Reggie Jackson, would you people have gone off the deep end like this? When they aquired Babe Ruth? The NY Yankees (read: not George) as a team are always respected by other teams, because they are always respectful. PLEASE distinguish your dislike for George from the rest of the orginization. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1745388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 Wait a tick, it was OK for the Florida Marlins to BUY their championship back in 1997, but it's not OK for the Yankees to do it every year they can?I'm sorry that George can afford to buy the talent he feels is needed to destroy everyone else in the league. Yes a salary cap would help alot, but in the end it's all about who you have on your roster. And George and his people always know who to get and that usually translates into World Series rings. When they aquired Reggie Jackson, would you people have gone off the deep end like this? When they aquired Babe Ruth? The NY Yankees (read: not George) as a team are always respected by other teams, because they are always respectful. PLEASE distinguish your dislike for George from the rest of the orginization. Very well said. In the end, George doesn't win or lose it for the Yankees. It all about how the guys play as a team. The Marlins won the last series because they had a better team than the Yankees. Simple as that. It is all about the better team. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1745607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote Posted February 17, 2004 Author Share Posted February 17, 2004 Interesting article. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/stor...yson&id=1736832 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1746197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
#Michael Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 There was an interesting article in today's Chicago Sun-Times about him. It seems that the Cubs are very close to closing a deal with him and expect to announce later this week. Source:Chicago Sun-Times Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1746243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote Posted February 17, 2004 Author Share Posted February 17, 2004 There was an interesting article in today's Chicago Sun-Times about him. It seems that the Cubs are very close to closing a deal with him and expect to announce later this week.Source:Chicago Sun-Times Yea, I think its gonna be the Cubs but Sports Writers say that its a chance that the Yankees can sweep him away by offering a better deal. $$ Cubs are offering him far less then what he has requested. I think it was 10 mill for 2 years and he wants 20 million. I believe it has also been raised to 14-15 million by the Cubs today. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1746270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 greg, if you're reading this, go back to the cubs, please, just go back to the cubs :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1746457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 You can't really blame the Yankees for this. I am not a Yankees fan by any means, but the blame should fall on Bud Selig. He is ruining the game of baseball. Without a salary cap, the rich will get richer. It's almost impossible for a small market team to stay competitive these days. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1748105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circaflex Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 there pitching is good, but not great, they lost two in andy and roger which hurts but they are building up again if they get maddux and he has a strong year yankess will be a force to reckon with Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1748113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 You can't really blame the Yankees for this. I am not a Yankees fan by any means, but the blame should fall on Bud Selig. He is ruining the game of baseball. Without a salary cap, the rich will get richer. It's almost impossible for a small market team to stay competitive these days. Bug Selig has no say in a salary cap. It is up to the owners. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1748195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoCahill Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 not happening, maddux reportedly signed a 3 year deal with the cubs worth 24 mil Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1748205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Bug Selig has no say in a salary cap. It is up to the owners. but Selig is leaving after the current CBA expires after the 2006 season.. i think it will be a major issue in the next agreement. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1748206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted February 18, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 18, 2004 whoa, you mean the yankees didnt have something go their way for once? :unsure: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1749021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 yep, maddux is now a cub Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1749297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 too bad the cubs only come to atlanta once a year.. and this year its the first weekend of the season.. damn the unbalanced schedule. I'll be there all 3 games though, i love the cubs games Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1749506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayrider Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Maddox is a Cub now 3yr 24mill i think Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1750156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted February 18, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 18, 2004 hell freaking yeah. right back where he started :) hope he has a good year... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1750583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebud Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Go Cubs. :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1750662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Way to go Chicago! Go Here for Spring Training Info! https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=142481 Thread Closed Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/141998-yankees-to-add-maddox-to-their-allstar-team/page/2/#findComment-1750736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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