Contest - The 8th Annual NYYFans.com Prediction Contest

[sweet_lou_14]

OK, I have cleaned up the responses to sections 2 and 4 of the contest. The rest will have to wait.

Also, Robinson Cano had the first steal of the season.

There are two people at the top of the leaderboard (BonusCantos and Zimmers' Helmet) with 30 points, and 19 others tied for third place with 29.

[JDPNYY]

OK, I have cleaned up the responses to sections 2 and 4 of the contest. The rest will have to wait.

Also, Robinson Cano had the first steal of the season.

There are two people at the top of the leaderboard (BonusCantos and Zimmers' Helmet) with 30 points, and 19 others tied for third place with 29.

I sure hope I don't get the First Yankee Pitcher to win a game question correct.



(I had Sabathia)

[Ram Man]

and 19 others tied for third place with 29.

Is there a prize for that?

[sweet_lou_14]

Is there a prize for that?

The prize is, there's a page on the Interwebs where you can go and see your name and how many points you have. Show off to all your friends!

[Ram Man]

The prize is, there's a page on the Interwebs where you can go and see your name and how many points you have. Show off to all your friends!

Good idea. I'm not sure I'll be able to maintain my 19 way tie for third all season, so I'd better take advantage of the situation to do my boasting now.

[Keebler884]

OK, I have cleaned up the responses to sections 2 and 4 of the contest. The rest will have to wait.

Also, Robinson Cano had the first steal of the season.

There are two people at the top of the leaderboard (BonusCantos and Zimmers' Helmet) with 30 points, and 19 others tied for third place with 29.

Thanks for taking the time, Lou!

[ymike673]

Wow, I'm in 22nd place! Who cares if I am tied with 33 other people.

Glad to see the first stolen base happen about two weeks earlier than last season. Even know I answered that question wrong.

[DEADSOX]

I'm counted wrong for Robinson Cano hitting the first HR in Yankee stadium, technically he was, just not during the regular season. I should get points for that since it wasn't stated it had to be regular season

[Dave Visbeck]

Forget about DEADSOX!

I got my own beef. I still haven't been credited yet ... for two more wrong answers! On top of all the rest I've had wrong, I've also missed ....

The first Yankee pitcher to win a game? I had CC Sabathia. X

The Yankees' record after 10 games? My guess was 4-6. X


Puts me even further back on the @ss end of the horse.

[BonusCantos]

Now I just gotta hang on for the next 6 months and I should be set!

Yeah, like that's happening.

[Gusto]

Forget about DEADSOX!

I got my own beef. I still haven't been credited yet ... for two more wrong answers! On top of all the rest I've had wrong, I've also missed ....

The first Yankee pitcher to win a game? I had CC Sabathia. X

The Yankees' record after 10 games? My guess was 4-6. X


Puts me even further back on the @ss end of the horse.

Stop sandbagging ... everyone knows you'll go 70 for 70 in section 3.

[JDPNYY]

Stop sandbagging ... everyone knows you'll go 70 for 70 in section 3.

It's all ok. There's a 25 point penalty for any Red Sox fan who lied anywhere in the contest.

[Gusto]

It's all ok. There's a 25 point penalty for any Red Sox fan who lied anywhere in the contest.

25 points per lie?

[Dave Visbeck]

Stop sandbagging ... everyone knows you'll go 70 for 70 in section 3.

Fat chance! Last year was luck. Besides, I've lost yet another one for the longest winning streak of the season. Aren't the Yankees sitting on eight in a row right now?

Puts me further down in the bowels.

[CBNYC]

Fat chance! Last year was luck. Besides, I've lost yet another one for the longest winning streak of the season. Aren't the Yankees sitting on eight in a row right now?

Puts me further down in the bowels.

Where are the standings posted?

[GordonGecko]

Where are the standings posted?

http://rltranstech.com/nyyfans/leade....php?contest=3

Those standings are meaningless because most of the points are for predictions that have to do with stuff that happens in the whole season

[Dave Visbeck]

http://rltranstech.com/nyyfans/leade....php?contest=3

Those standings are meaningless because most of the points are for predictions that have to do with stuff that happens in the whole season

Hey Gordo ... I don't think CBNYC will be able to see the standings unless they are taking part in the contest. Maybe Lou can show the overall so far, somehow.

[CBNYC]

Hey Gordo ... I don't think CBNYC will be able to see the standings unless they are taking part in the contest. Maybe Lou can show the overall so far, somehow.

I can see them thanks. I'm in a 34 way tie for 22nd place!

[Gusto]

Fat chance! Last year was luck. Besides, I've lost yet another one for the longest winning streak of the season. Aren't the Yankees sitting on eight in a row right now?

Puts me further down in the bowels.

hmmm ... another aging player with declining skills?

[sweet_lou_14]

Hi everyone, sorry it's been so long since I've had time to think about this. I have added the answers to two more questions:
First pitcher to get a win: A.J. Burnett
Yankees' record after 10 games: 5-5

I don't think anyone has been DFA'd yet ... but if I'm wrong, somebody please correct me (and provide a link to confirm your answer)!

The Top 24:

Rank  	Contestant  	Score  	Tiebreakers
1. 	BonusCantos 	31 	0
2. 	GoRocket 	30 	0
	keebler884 	30 	0
	mbiferi 	30 	0
	Ram Man 	30 	0
	SoCal_Pinstriper 	30 	0
	Veovis 	30 	0
	Zimmers' Helmet 	30 	0
9. 	ace 	29 	0
	bbombers85 	29 	0
	BxBomber44 	29 	0
	donnybball23 	29 	0
	False1 	29 	0
	flymick24 	29 	0
	Giambi25HRFan 	29 	0
	Gusto 	29 	0
	hellonewman 	29 	0
	Irascible Yankee Fan 	29 	0
	JeffWeaverFan 	29 	0
	MassNYYfan 	29 	0
	NewAmsterdamYankee 	29 	0
	retire21 	29 	0
	sweet_lou_14 	29 	0
	Yankees13 	29 	0

[Ram Man]

Only one game out of first nearly 50 games into the season? I'm a contender!

[BonusCantos]

Speaking of being in sole possession of first place...yahoo.

[Dave Visbeck]

hmmm ... another aging player with declining skills?

I've turned into NYYFans ... Big Poopie.

[Yankee Tripper]

I don't think anyone has been DFA'd yet ... but if I'm wrong, somebody please correct me (and provide a link to confirm your answer)!

I'm pretty sure Steven Jackson was DFA'd before Pitt cliamed him but he was on the 40-man not the 25-man so I don't know if that counts or not.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/0...n-jackson.html
http://ballhype.com/story/yankees_dfa_steven_jackson/

[sweet_lou_14]

I'm pretty sure Steven Jackson was DFA'd before Pitt cliamed him but he was on the 40-man not the 25-man so I don't know if that counts or not.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/0...n-jackson.html
http://ballhype.com/story/yankees_dfa_steven_jackson/

Thanks ... I just need a ruling from the contest owner.

[Gusto]

I'm pretty sure Steven Jackson was DFA'd before Pitt cliamed him but he was on the 40-man not the 25-man so I don't know if that counts or not.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/0...n-jackson.html
http://ballhype.com/story/yankees_dfa_steven_jackson/

Similarly, Eric Hacker was DFA'd on 5/9 ... per MLB site

[delv]

is there a way to log back in to see how you're doing? i tried the original link but it just says that I'm too late to register.

[JDPNYY]

Thanks ... I just need a ruling from the contest owner.

It has to be a player from the 25 man roster.

[JDPNYY]

is there a way to log back in to see how you're doing? i tried the original link but it just says that I'm too late to register.

Yes. Use the correct User Name and the password you chose for the contest site (it should not have been your NYYFANS.com password). Once in you can negotiate to the 2009 Leaderboard.

[Stupid Flanders]

what if we forgot our stupid passwords

[JDPNYY]

what if we forgot our stupid passwords

Try really really hard to remember.

[sweet_lou_14]

Can I get a ruling: Is Jose Veras the first Yankee to be DFA'd in 2009?

[RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees]

Can I get a ruling: Is Jose Veras the first Yankee to be DFA'd in 2009?

Steven Jackson was DFA'd on 5/10/09.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/...tions?team=nyy

[sweet_lou_14]

Steven Jackson was DFA'd on 5/10/09.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/...tions?team=nyy

Thanks for that link!

I see Dan Giese was DFA'd on 4/4 (which technically was before Opening Day), and both Steven Jackson and Eric Hacker were DFA'd on 5/10. Veras was DFA'd on 6/16.

I also note that earlier in the thread, John ruled that the player must be DFA'd from the 25-man roster (which Veras was).

I'll let John make the final ruling on the matter.

[JDPNYY]

Thanks for that link!

I see Dan Giese was DFA'd on 4/4 (which technically was before Opening Day), and both Steven Jackson and Eric Hacker were DFA'd on 5/10. Veras was DFA'd on 6/16.

I also note that earlier in the thread, John ruled that the player must be DFA'd from the 25-man roster (which Veras was).

I'll let John make the final ruling on the matter.

Veras is the correct answer. Had to have been on the 25 Man Roster.

[JDPNYY]

Yankees record after 80 games was 47 - 33


(Damn, I had 48-32)

[Yankee Fan in Boston]

Yankees record after 80 games was 47 - 33


(Damn, I had 48-32)

I had 46-34. Maybe we can average it and each get half a point.

[JDPNYY]

I had 46-34. Maybe we can average it and each get half a point.

pessimist.

[Gusto]

Veras is the correct answer. Had to have been on the 25 Man Roster.

Thanks for the ruling.

Can I get a point anyway, since Berroa SHOULD have been DFA'd long before that?

I shouldn't be held accountable for mistakes made by the Yankees FO

[sweet_lou_14]

The following answers have been updated:
* Veras is the first DFA
* Yankees' 80-game record is 47-33
* Veras got the under on both of his questions
* Nady got the under on both of his questions

I would like to extend my condolences to the person who said the Yankees' record would be 47-32. I won't name names.

The top 41 contestants are separated by only 2 points!!!

1.  	BonusCantos  	34  	0
	GoRocket 	34 	0
	Gusto 	34 	0
	keebler884 	34 	0
	Veovis 	34 	0
6. 	ace 	33 	0
	BxBomber44 	33 	0
	hellonewman 	33 	0
	Irascible Yankee Fan 	33 	0
	JeffWeaverFan 	33 	0
	MassNYYfan 	33 	0
	Ram Man 	33 	0
	retire21 	33 	0
	SoCal_Pinstriper 	33 	0
	sweet_lou_14 	33 	0
	Yankee Tripper 	33 	0
	Yankees13 	33 	0
	yanknut023 	33 	0
	Zimmers' Helmet 	33 	0
20. 	aeromac76 	32 	0
	andthentherewastino 	32 	0
	b-ball-lunachick 	32 	0
	B.A. 	32 	0
	BWilliams51 	32 	0
	donnybball23 	32 	0
	dr. gonzo 	32 	0
	False1 	32 	0
	flymick24 	32 	0
	Giambi25HRFan 	32 	0
	Jglaubman 	32 	0
	kongull 	32 	0
	Matsui-San 	32 	0
	Maynerd 	32 	0
	mbiferi 	32 	0
	NewAmsterdamYankee 	32 	0
	nyy2389 	32 	0
	oldyankeefan 	32 	0
	PJMPirate 	32 	0
	Snatch Catch 	32 	0
	Yankees Pride 	32 	0
	YESSIR! 	32 	0

[__starr69]

Okay, who said Hideki Irabu would be on the Opening Day roster?

Damn, I got the Yankees for 4.1 million in attendance. And 8 with double-digit home runs.

[ymike673]

Nady out for the season messed up my answers. I did say 47-33. Still, 3 points out of first is not bad.

[CoyoteYankee]

Yankees record after 80 games was 47 - 33


(Damn, I had 48-32)

I can't believe I got this one on the nose! I think there should be more than one point awarded for that. It's hard to nail that one exactly.

Oh well, I'm 3 points out of 1st. Of course I already know I'm not getting points for longest winning and losing streak as I had 8 and 4 for those, respectively.

[Gusto]

The following answers have been updated:
* Veras is the first DFA
* Yankees' 80-game record is 47-33
* Veras got the under on both of his questions
* Nady got the under on both of his questions

I would like to extend my condolences to the person who said the Yankees' record would be 47-32. I won't name names.

That isn't the only person who apparently had a calculator malfunction.

Raise your hands ... you know who you are.

[aeromac76]

47-33!!!
Nailed it right on the nose!

Looking to become first contest repeat winner!

[Yankee Fan in Boston]

Okay, who said Hideki Irabu would be on the Opening Day roster?

Damn, I got the Yankees for 4.1 million in attendance. And 8 with double-digit home runs.

The new stadium's impact on performance and attendance is going to be a real wildcard here

[Dave Visbeck]

The following answers have been updated:
* Veras is the first DFA
* Yankees' 80-game record is 47-33
* Veras got the under on both of his questions
* Nady got the under on both of his questions

I would like to extend my condolences to the person who said the Yankees' record would be 47-32. I won't name names.

The top 41 contestants are separated by only 2 points!!!

1.      BonusCantos      34      0
    GoRocket     34     0
    Gusto     34     0
    keebler884     34     0
    Veovis     34     0
6.     ace     33     0
    BxBomber44     33     0
    hellonewman     33     0
    Irascible Yankee Fan     33     0
    JeffWeaverFan     33     0
    MassNYYfan     33     0
    Ram Man     33     0
    retire21     33     0
    SoCal_Pinstriper     33     0
    sweet_lou_14     33     0
    Yankee Tripper     33     0
    Yankees13     33     0
    yanknut023     33     0
    Zimmers' Helmet     33     0
20.     aeromac76     32     0
    andthentherewastino     32     0
    b-ball-lunachick     32     0
    B.A.     32     0
    BWilliams51     32     0
    donnybball23     32     0
    dr. gonzo     32     0
    False1     32     0
    flymick24     32     0
    Giambi25HRFan     32     0
    Jglaubman     32     0
    kongull     32     0
    Matsui-San     32     0
    Maynerd     32     0
    mbiferi     32     0
    NewAmsterdamYankee     32     0
    nyy2389     32     0
    oldyankeefan     32     0
    PJMPirate     32     0
    Snatch Catch     32     0
    Yankees Pride     32     0
    YESSIR!     32     0

140.

Dave Visbeck

26

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I'm looking like the the 1997-1998 Florida Marlins -- only doing worse!

[ymike673]

It is now impossible for the Yankees to have an attendance of over 4 million this season. With 39 home games left the Yankees would have to average 53,000+ to do it and that is more than the current seating capacity of NYS.

[Mantle'sMutt]

That isn't the only person who apparently had a calculator malfunction.

Raise your hands ... you know who you are.

And I thought simply forgetting the contest deadline was embarrassing...

[b-ball-lunachick]

I can't believe I got this one on the nose! I think there should be more than one point awarded for that. It's hard to nail that one exactly.

Oh well, I'm 3 points out of 1st. Of course I already know I'm not getting points for longest winning and losing streak as I had 8 and 4 for those, respectively.

47-33!!!
Nailed it right on the nose!

Looking to become first contest repeat winner!

I can't believe I got that right too! I would love some extra points too Nicole.

were there only three of us that got it right?