1998 - Deja Vu All Over Again?

[Mattpat11]

Tigers are 5 and 0...I don`t think their fans are out sewing 2006 World Champions Banners today but Meh that`s just me.

The Tigers don't have to contend with a Red Sox team that's playing with passion for their division. We tied for first last year. How many games do you think we can afford to piss away? I'm serious, BTW, I want an answer, because the more games we piss away in April the less room we have to be tired in August.

[silverdsl]

I get tired of every team being compared to the '98 squad. There will be plenty of talented Yankee teams who will do a lot of winning but I think it will be a long time before we see anything as special as that '98 team. A 1-4 start doesn't mean that this team is doomed but I really don't think they will be winning 114 games either.

[Iknowcool]

[QUOTE]The 2006 team is essentially the same team as last year, which won 95 games, plus Johnny Damon[QUOTE]

I do think the team is the same team talent wise, but it should win more games. If we didn't go though 100 starting pitchers last year our record would have been a lot better. Replace those starts by Kevin Brown, Wayne Franklin, Sean Henn, Darrell May, Tim Redding with starts by a healthy Carl Pavano or even Rasner, DeSalvo, etc., and thats about a five win swing.

[Iknowcool]

The 2006 team is essentially the same team as last year, which won 95 games, plus Johnny Damon

I do think the team is the same team talent wise, but it should win more games. If we didn't go though 100 starting pitchers last year our record would have been a lot better. Replace those starts by Kevin Brown, Wayne Franklin, Sean Henn, Darrell May, Tim Redding with starts by a healthy Carl Pavano or even Rasner, DeSalvo, etc., and thats about a five win swing.

[#1PaFan]

I need a really hard surface to bang my head against.

[JeffWeaverFan]

We don't have the same pitching we did in 1998.

[JDPNYY]

We don't have the same pitching we did in 1998.

Good thing too.


Those guys are real old now.

[NYYBombshell]

I hope NYYBombshell has more than one pair of shoes in her closet.
Yesterday she quoted that she`d eat her right shoe if one more person campared the two teams.

I'm planning on marinating a pair in a teriaki glaze and then grilling it. With a side of mashed taters it should be yummy.

[yankeebot]

I'm planning on marinating a pair in a teriaki glaze and then grilling it. With a side of mashed taters it should be yummy.

I hope it won't be the Manolos. Or do you think, like an expensive cut of beef, the higher priced shoe is more flavorful?

[NYYBombshell]

I hope it won't be the Manolos. Or do you think, like an expensive cut of beef, the higher priced shoe is more flavorful?

I love my Manolos too much to eat them. I'll pick a different pair, although the choice will be difficult.


I only wish I didn't have to make it. *glowers at people who keep comparing '06 team to '98 team*

[38Special]

We don't have the same pitching we did in 1998.

Wells - 3.49 ERA 1.05 WHIP
Pettitte - 4.24 ERA 1.45 WHIP
Cone - 3.55 ERA 1.18 WHIP
Irabu - 4.06 ERA 1.29 WHIP
Duque - 3.13 ERA 1.17 WHIP

Just based off 2005 numbers (i have my own predictions but i'll leave those out)

Johnson - 3.79 ERA 1.13 WHIP
Mussina - 4.41 ERA 1.37 WHIP
Wang - 4.02 ERA 1.25 WHIP
Chacon - 2.85 ERA 1.22 WHIP
Pavano - 4.77 ERA 1.47 WHIP

Compared to 2005 it clearly is better, but there's certain things I expect to change in the numbers, and I think if you compare the numbers, the 98 bullpen was definitely worse than what we have now

[SheffRocks11]

Good thing too.


Those guys are real old now.

[Tifoso]

That's odd, because I was just going to post a thread like this.

What this team lacks in SP, is makes up for in O, and probably the 7th and 8th inning guys (esp after the addition of Dotel). Randy is at least as good as Wells; Moose ain't no slouch either.

I continue to have a really good feeling about this team, particularly if Dotel pans out...

If we add another arm (or Pavano can deliver), then wow...

[ryanthe13th]

Who cares? As Yankee fans, we need to stop looking back at the dynasty years and start looking forward.

[Tifoso]

Who cares? As Yankee fans, we need to stop looking back at the dynasty years and start looking forward.

I am. I'm looking forward to more dynasty years

[bagger015]

'98 was an extra special year with lots of memories...........but every year is special just being able to watch my Yankees play every day.........

[Tifoso]

'98 was an extra special year with lots of memories...........but every year is special just being able to watch my Yankees play every day.........

Perfect

[Sam18]

Who cares? As Yankee fans, we need to stop looking back at the dynasty years and start looking forward.

The fans and the media REALLY need to stop looking back at the dynasty years.

[YankeesFanJS]

no way is this team even close to the magic of the 98 club

[Hitman23]

oy.... there aren't many teams in history that can be mentioned in the same breath as the 98 Yanks. Sorry, but you can never compare a team to what that team did until after a season is over. There's no way, even with the most dominant team on paper you can create, to predict they will be that special. You need to click for an entire season. Avoid injury, minimize mistakes and capitalize on those in your favor. Relentless at taking the extra base whether your up 10 runs or down.

There's no way. The division is too tough. All I want is a playoff spot.