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Manky's Playpen

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by MankyJimy, Jul 31, 2011.

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  1. MankyJimy

    MankyJimy Active Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    I can't even begin to parse what you just said there. Sock puppet? Kermit? Printdust?
     
    MankyJimy, Aug 5, 2011
    #37
  2. Scouter

    Scouter Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    At first I couldn't tell if you seriously think Jeter will finish with a .310 average.
    Then I read the rest of this thread.
     
    Scouter, Aug 5, 2011
    #38
  3. MankyJimy

    MankyJimy Active Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    What's your prediction?
     
    MankyJimy, Aug 5, 2011
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  4. shockey

    shockey Active Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    speaking for myself, i'd say jeter/yankee fans should be THRILLED if he can stay in the .280 area. that should be just fine for him to maintain his place high in the lineup. and be good enough for girardi to keep jeter at shortstop. i'm figuring his sure-handedness will spare jeter from ever becoming an 'error machine,' which is the only way i believe his primary defensive shortcoming (lack of range) will be what drives him out as yankee shortstop.

    no, only continued offensive ineptness (.260, weak grounders, rare line drive hits for extra bases) will lead to THE END.

    but i'll be shocked if he ever hits .300 again. at his age, jeter fans should not get too greedy. just hope he can maintain at about .280; it's the only way to ensure his end won't be bloody.
     
    shockey, Aug 5, 2011
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  5. MankyJimy

    MankyJimy Active Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    Once upon a time, the Yankees had a shortstop (a HOF shortstop!) that hit .273 for his career, including 6 seasons under .260. This SS never hit more than 7 homers in a season, and stole 20 bases just once. I'm talking of course, about Rizzuto.

    Jeter has a long ways to go before his bat isn't playable. The Yankees will allow him to play as long as he wants to.
     
    MankyJimy, Aug 5, 2011
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  6. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    Outing alert: ManyJimy is Ian O'Connor.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Aug 5, 2011
    #42
  7. MankyJimy

    MankyJimy Active Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    Nope, although I'd love to be Jeter's biographer.
     
    MankyJimy, Aug 5, 2011
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  8. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    I remember seeing a poker table in Jeter's apartment on the HBO documentary. OHHHHHH!!!!!!
     
    JackReacher, Aug 5, 2011
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  9. MankyJimy

    MankyJimy Active Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    Maybe, but I don't think he has anything to worry about, he's a lot smarter than A rod.
     
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    MankyJimy, Aug 5, 2011
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  10. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    Not a maybe. It was there. I also remember seeing some kind of white powdery substance on the table as well. Nah. It was probably nothin.
     
    JackReacher, Aug 5, 2011
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  11. MankyJimy

    MankyJimy Active Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

    Any other BS rumors you want to start regarding Jeter?
     
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    MankyJimy, Aug 5, 2011
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  12. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread Vol. 1

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    outofplace, Aug 5, 2011
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