Comments on: Quick hits: Harang done for the year

By: PilotHawkeye

PilotHawkeye — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:02:16 +0000

I must preface my remarks by saying that I am a Yankee fan. In my opinion, the acquisition of Wagner allows for an 8th inning bridge over to Papelbon. I do not believe that Wagner will be used in place of Papelbon.
Now, as far as Papelbon coming to New York, NO THANK YOU!!! Mo is having another ‘Mo year’, and should be good next year as well. After that, if Mo decides to retire, I will tip my hat and say “THANK YOU MO”.

By: Duder

Duder — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:27:48 +0000

For anyone familiar with the Boston media and the Sox, Paps has already expressed a desire to pitch for the Yanks in interviews. It is common knowledge there that he will go to NY as soon as his contract is up. He has repeatedly turned down every offer the Red Sox have made to extend him as well, and the Sox as a result have been grooming young stud Daniel Bard to take his spot once he leaves. This Wagner deal seems like further attempts by the Sox to solidify their closer spot once he leaves.

By: Jon G

Jon G — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:33:30 +0000

I agree that Boston should handle this carefully, although I don’t think that the NYY have any interest whatsoever in Papelbon. I see them promoting from within, with either Hughes or Chamberlain replaced a retired Mo.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:47:28 +0000

The Sox had better handle this carefully, and not piss Papelbon off, else you know what will happen when his contract is up. Yankees will swoop in and get him, perfect for them since Mo Rivera is on the glide path to retirement, and Papelbon would give them another 6-8 years of front-line closer capability.