http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5841869

So would this be considered a nightmare scenario? Say the Yankees do not up their offer and Jeter is adamant on getting 4,5, or even 6 years at whatever he wants? this could be the end of one of the Greatest Eras in the History of this Franchise.  Is Jeter worth 6 years at such an inflated price? I do not think so.  But is he worth 4 or 5 years at 15 million, I would say so.  If 2009 was the end of his contract do you think the Yankees hesitate to give Jeter his final contract in the 5-6 year range at 15+? maybe for a second, but I think they would ultimately get it done.  It just happens that Jeters worst year came in his walk/contract year.  The Yankees are playing hard ball as it Jeter, the cards are on the table, this might be the hand the Yankees might not win.  Kids, we might be seeing the face of this franchise in another color next year.  I sure hope not

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Hopefully if the numbers grow dramatically, the message will get sent to the McCaskeys and they will make the change everyone here has been screaming for the past few years.  I do not know a Bear fan anywhere who is approving of what this coaching staff, on all levels, has accomplished.  With there being so many better options at Head Coach out there the McCaskeys cannot screw this up.  Shannahan, Cowher, Gruden, Frankenstein, Mrs. Piggy... the list is endless when considering who would be a more effective headcoach then what is in place right now.  And there is nothing in place right now. 

My decision for a new head coach has been made up for a couple years now and it all stems from Lovie being so uninterested in being head coach of this team.  His relentless favoring of the worst and outdated  Defensive scheme the Cover 2, his continued lack of being a motivational leader, his ineptitude at preparing his team to win, his approach of telling the media, everything is going to be okay, him standing on the sideline stonefaced like him and screen passing Ron Turner are playing a poker tournament while the Bears are setting NFL records for false starts.

For all of you who did not think Lovie should be fired I hope to god(of all denominations) that what you witnessed on Sunday against the Packers sealed, stamped, and sent to FedEx for shipping to Virginia and her hand puppets.  Lovie Smith, after being woken up from a slumber next to the heater fan, called a Timeout, not to challenge a catch by Greg Olsen, but rather to wipe his drool off his face and his comfy goosedown Bears Jacket, probably paid for by the ticket price of some young kid who was attending his first Bears game, which happened to be the excellent and competitive contest on Sunday October 25th.  

But Lovie comes out of the Timeout and throws this red handkerchief he finds in his pocket out onto the field.  Lovie is confused because in his dream he envisions himself being chased around by Ron Turner in a two piece polka dot swimmy with used tissues and when Lovie comes to, mistakes the red flag as part of his dream.  And Lovie, risking embarrassment, yells challenge that play!  all of Bear fandom scratch their head with extreme confusion and let out inaudible screams, while Packer fandom, NFL fandom, and the Referees, all burst out in laughter and point at all of us supporters, and sadly just shake their heads.  That ogre, wasted 2 timeouts at a crucial part of the game on the same effing play!  I could have sworn NFL rules do not allow that.  And if not, the Lovie Rule needs to be put into place.

If that play alone does not close the book of evidence on Lovie Smith, then I can do nothing to convince you.  Lovie Smith NEEDS to be fired, followed by Ron Turner, followed by Jerry Angelo.  Get on board at this site! 

The Yankees inquired about Curtis Granderson and were given the offer of Hughes and Austin Jackson.  Wow, are the Tigers out of their mind? I know that when trades are discussed, to ask high so that when the asking price comes down, you are still getting a legitimate prospect or MLB ready players. 

I think the Yankees should walk away from that discussion until the Tigers are serious.  I would not trade either of them straight up for Granderson, never mind both of them.  This would be complete lunacy on the Yankees part if they even considered this trade.

If I were the Yankees I would start with Melky Cabrera and a high level pitching prospect not named Hughes or Joba.  I would not mind having Granderson, but not at that cost.  

http://www.nesn.com/2009/07/report-arroyo-to-yankees-will-get-done.html

Thought I would share this with you all.  What are everyones thoughts about this possibly happening? I think that he would be a very good 5th starter for the Yankees. 

I have to wonder who it is the Yankees would be giving up in order to get this deal done, A lower level pitching prospect? maybe the Big Red Machine would except Shelley Duncan? 

Arroyos salary is pretty steep for a 5th man but is certainly managable.  He has very good experience in the AL East and knows the pressure he will be dealing with. 

Thoughts?