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November 7, 2009

• 1:38 AM TCP02906 on It's Not How Much; It's How Much More

  Donaldson begins his column with "I could care less." One can only assume (hope) that he intends to say "I couldn’t care less," the meaning of which is “it is impossible for me to have less interest or concern in this matter, since I am already utterly indifferent.” At least it makes logical sense when used in this way. The illogical inversion (“...could care less”) has arisen, over time, due to a mistaken interpretation of the statement's true meaning. Taken literally, if one could care less, then one must care at least a little, which is obviously the opposite of what Donaldson means. More importantly: shouldn't writers at the Journal know and observe such BASIC differences in meaning...and how to express their meaning with clarity? As some might say, this isn't rocket science. Maybe recent staffing cuts at the ProJo included copy editors and proofreaders. If so, it was obviously a mistake. At least a few should be brought back to Fountain Street before things deteriorate further. My main point here? At a respectable newspaper, writers should know and understand what they're writing. ProJo management should care MORE!

  
  

  November 6, 2009

• 11:49 AM Mike on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  as a Red Sox fan, while I am not happy the Yankees won, you've got to give them credit - stop the bellyaching about the payroll - the players still have to play the game - the pitcher has to make his pitches, the fielders have to make plays, and batters have to hit...if the Red Sox did all those things, they would have gone farther - stop crying about the payroll, who cares

  
  

  November 6, 2009

• 11:48 AM Mike on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  as a Red Sox fan, while I am not happy the Yankees won, you've got to give them credit - stop the bellyaching about the payroll - the players still have to play the game - the pitcher has to make his pitches, the fielders have to make plays, and batters have to hit...if the Red Sox did all those things, they would have gone farther - stop crying about the payroll, who cares

  
  

  November 6, 2009

• 9:36 AM Matt on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  Prior to the Yankees winning the other night, the two highest payroll EVER for a World Series winner were in 2004 and 2007. I wonder if Donaldson has written about how the Red Sox bought their championships?

  
  

  November 6, 2009

• 9:23 AM Bill Ruy on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  Congrats to the NYY, they are the "World" Champs! If you define "world" as the area between Toronto, Miami, San Diego and Seattle, then yes, they are the world champs. Americans need to get a map.

  
  

  November 6, 2009

• 8:09 AM JEAN REPOSE on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  Jim, if you want the best you pay the price to get the BEST. END OF STORY---I SAY NO MORE A-Rod came along way this year. He has humbled himself and became a real team player in my eyes. I think A-Rod and Jeter have the most beautiful eyes and smiles. I think you are jealous of the Mr. Donaldson. Everybody has skeletons in their closet so let's leave it at that.

  
  

  November 6, 2009

• 8:02 AM JEAN REPOSE on Greatest Ever? 2009 Yankees vs. 1927 Yankees

  I'd take Matsui over Meusel....he was phenomnal in game 6. He certainly deserves that trophy. No doubt about it. We need to give our current Yankees staff a BIG THUMBS UP. I give them allot of credit after the way they started out this season (10 games behind) then to come up to WIN THE WORLD SERIES. THEY TRULY ARE #1. They deserve it. They worked hard to get there this year.

  
  

  November 6, 2009

• 2:23 AM Renecito on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  The way I see it, non of it matters anyway. Baseball and the mlb is a joke of a sport. Anyone can be good when you're pounding down as much steroids as possible while the league does nothing about it. It's all bogus. No confidence or raw talent anymore.

  
  

  November 5, 2009

• 11:29 PM dennis on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  if yankees fans dont feel this is true then why are they looking for new england newspaper columns in which to make their point. i mean why suddenly would fans that dont follow their team 11 months of the year care about this subject. theirs no honor in this world championship. this year was even a far cry from the shane spencer chad curtis days. what team could afford 10 mil a year platoon outfielders. any team lost a xavier nady it would cost them the playoffs. the yankees just grab a 10 mil a year guy to fill his spot.

  
  

  November 5, 2009

• 9:04 PM Patriot73 on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  Wow! From some of these comments Yankee fans have certainly grown some thin skin!! Donaldson is right. A large payroll should have equaled a championship. Go change your diapers Yankee fans.

  
  

  November 5, 2009

• 9:04 PM Patriot73 on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  Wow! From some of these comments Yankee fans have certainly grown some thin skin!! Donaldson is right. A large payroll should have equaled a championship. Go change your diapers Yankee fans.

  
  

  November 5, 2009

• 4:55 PM Rufus on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  98% of the sport viewing public? Make that 98% of the bitter Red Sox fans and that's about it. This column is pure petulence. Grow up, Donaldson. You're the reason I don't subscribe anymore.

  
  

  November 5, 2009

• 4:39 PM chris on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  The Yankees did pay for their title, guys. Donaldson's just telling it like it is, which is the way 98% of the sport viewing public probably sees it. Deal with it. Boy you guys are sure defensive for fans of a championship team.

  
  

  November 5, 2009

• 2:59 PM Baseball fan on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  Ridiculous columns such as this one do nothing but fuel the Red Sox/Yankee hatred, which does nothing positive for the sport. All the money in the world can't guarantee talent, drive and commitment. Give them their due, and take out the jealous immature resentment. "But it's not a team to which most fans could give their hearts." So not true.

  
  

  November 5, 2009

• 12:51 PM JLV on Yankees Win! Thuh-uh-uh-uh Yankees Win! Yawn...

  You are a loser Jim Donaldson. Your usual dribble. Jealous...yes you are. All Red Sux fans are. Stop belly-aching. We're sick of all you cry babies. Go get yourself a real team. In the meantime Yankee fans are all over the Universe. Their hearts are in NY no matter where they reside. They bleed blue and are true fans! Their World Championship is well deserved and hard earned! Get in the real world!

  
  

  November 4, 2009

• 4:07 PM nfl picks on Joba Chamberlain's mother faces up to 20 years in prison

  Man, she looks JUST like joba. Hopefully this helps his pitching doesn't hurt it. But what are the odds of that?

  
  

  October 29, 2009

• 9:47 AM mark spinder on Aaron Boone to have open-heart surgery

  What type of valve did arron have put in? Tissue or mechanical? What type of each?

  
  

  October 28, 2009

• 3:52 PM SportsOverdose on Death penalty for dog that bit Wakefield's wife

  I thought that was Wakefield's back barking this season, not the dog that bit his wife.

  
  

  October 26, 2009

• 8:54 AM Bob on ESPN will fire Steve Phillips

  He was an incompetent GM with the Mets, and an even worse analyst on ESPN. Although, he was perfectly teamed with Joe Morgan, both idiots!

  
  

  October 26, 2009

• 4:12 AM SportsOverdose on ESPN will fire Steve Phillips

  It's too bad, I actually liked him on Sunday Night baseball and his GM perspective on Baseball Tonight. I know he's sometimes controversial for making statements that go against the grain but it makes for good conversation and televsion.