ALDS Game 3: Indians at Yankees
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Here are the lineups:
YANKEES
Damon LF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Posada C
Giambi 1B
Matsui DH
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Clemens RHP
INDIANS
Sizemore CF
Cabrera 2B
Hafner DH
Martinez C
Garko 1B
Peralta SS
Lofton LF
Nixon RF
Blake 3B
Westbrook RHP
Pregame chatter: Interesting move by Eric Wedge to play Nixon, who is 13 of 35 against Clemens with four doubles, a triple and three homers. Lofton is 14 of 62. No other Indian in the lineup has faced the Rocket more than nine times.
Yankee lineup against Westbrook
Damon 2-9
Jeter 8-25
Abreu 1-5
Rodriguez 9-24
Posada 5-13
Giambi 6-14
Matsui 5-11
Cano 4-8
Cabrera 1-11
The Yankees should hit Westbrook. But you to wonder if some Cleveland hitters (Lofton especially) will bunt the direction of Clemens and Giambi. That could be trouble.
Back later with comments from Torre.
UPDATE, 4:07 p.m. TORRE REACTION TO STEINBRENNER
Torre just met with the beat writers. He revealed that he held a little meeting with the team already today. As for what Steinbrenner said, Torre just smiled. “It’s that time of the year,” he said. “It’s what we do here.”
Torre didn’t know about the comments until he got to the Stadium.
I asked him whether he wanted to come back and he said his only thoughts were on winning Game 3.
Here is Torre in his office, minutes ago:
UPDATE, 5:23 p.m.: Here is what Don Mattingly had to say about Joe Torre:
“It’s obviously an uncomfortable situation for me. I don’t want to be caught in the middle of this. On the back end of that, Joe knows how I feel about him. He knows I would never do anything behind the scenes or anything else to backstab anybody. It’s not my character; it’s not part of me. I’m comfortable with that part of myself. Joe knows me, too, that I wouldn’t be doing that. My loyalty to him is as long as it has to be, really forever. He’s treated me great, he’s taught me tons.”
UPDATE, 6:03 p.m.: It’s 79 degrees in the Bronx. But there’s nothing to this global warming thing, right?
Meanwhile, the Red Sox are about to advance against the Angels, who are just helpless against them. If the Yankees somehow win this series, I am convinced they would beat the Red Sox in the ALCS. The Yankees drill their pitching and know how to play at Fenway Park better than any team.
Stupid midges.
UPDATE, 6:16 p.m.: A thunderous ovation from the fans here at the Stadium for Joe Torre. Joba Chamberlain got a loud cheer as did Don Mattingly, Ron Guidry and all of the starters. Yes, even A-Rod.
People booed Farnsworth. Hilarious.
UPDATE, 6:37 p.m.: First pitch, 6:37. Let’s get this going. Beautiful night in the Boogie Down Bronx, time for the Yankees to show up in this series.
UPDATE, 6:52 p.m.: Not a good start for Clemens, who threw 27 pitches. They will probably need 2 or 3 innings from Moose or the Franchise tonight. You can’t trust innings top anybody in the bullpen other than Joba or Mo.
UPDATE, 7:08 p.m.: Well, as was pointed out earlier in this post, Nixon had great numbers against Clemens. It could be time to get Hughes up. Clemens doesn’t seem to have much.
UPDATE, 7:19 p.m.: Hey, it’s one of those base hit things for Alex. That breaks his 0-for-18 postseason skid.
Then Posada grounds into a double play. Two innings, two double plays.
UPDATE, 7:23 p.m.: Hughes is warming up. Clemens may not be long for this game.
UPDATE, 7:27 p.m.: Clemens has nothing. This game is one swing away from being 4-0. They need to get him out.
UPDATE, 7:33 p.m.: Hope you were paying attention, that was probably the last pitch Roger Clemens will ever throw. He’s 45, has an elbow that needs surgery and his legs can’t hold up to the strain of pitching. It was a hell of a career but he looks done.
UPDATE, 7:43 p.m.: If Cleveland wins this series, how desperate will MLB and Fox be to get the Red Sox in the World Series? The Indians against the Rockies or Diamondbacks for all the marbles will draw no ratings whatsoever outside of those cities.
UPDATE, 8:10 p.m.: Hughes looks pretty good, especially considering he’s making only the second relief appearance of his professional career.
The crowd is tremendous, by the way. They’re trying to will the Yankees to win. But those double plays are killer. Derek Jeter – yes, Derek Jeter – is killing them. He’s 1 for 10 in the series.
UPDATE, 8:33 p.m.: Second and third, one out. They need to do something here. The crowd is in a frenzy.
UPDATE, 8:37 p.m.: The kids are showing up. Franchise, Cano, the Melkman. Time for the veterans to do something.
UPDATE, 8:39 p.m.: He may be an idiot. But that dude knows when it’s money time. 5-3 Yanks. Now they need to step on their necks.
UPDATE, 8:46 p.m.: Your mission, Mr. Hughes, is to get three outs and give the lead to Joba Chamberlain, who is warming.
UPDATE, 9:08 p.m.: Great move by Torre, getting Mientkiewicz in to bunt. Plus now you have his glove to protect the lead. Huge at-bat here for Cano. This can put the game away.
UPDATE, 9:12 p.m.: I do believe there is going to be a baseball game in the Bronx tomorrow night. Joe is not screwing around, here comes Joba.
I heard from some of you that TBS is not doing a good job with the crowd noise. I have to tell you, I haven’t heard the crowd like this in years. The press box was shaking when Cano got that hit.
Now we’ll see if Eric Wedge sticks with Byrd or goes to Sabathia. I think he’ll stick Byrd knowing he’d have Sabathia on full rest for Game 5.
UPDATE, 9:26 p.m.: Dr. Ronan Tynan is back for “God Bless America.” Derek Jeter shook his hand when he got done. Yep, it’s October.
UPDATE, 9:52 p.m.: Joba is probably burned out for tomorrow now. But Torre almost had no choice. Bringing in Farnsworth or Veras or Vizcaino is inviting disaster.
Now it’s Mo for the 9th and see you tomorrow.
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Good lineup….bad timing on Georges part.
Joe must see something in Matsui, even with the lifetime numbers against Westbrook, with the way Matsui’s been swinging, I would’ve thought he would use Giambi at DH and Minky at 1st. Let’s hope Joe’s judgement is better than mine.
There’s been a Giambi sighting.
Well, if there was ever a time for OPTIMISM, now is it!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Matsui??? I don’t get it.
Why MATSUI!?? what exactly has he done to warrent being in the lineup? He has looked horrible in his abs.
Just win.
Very upsetting not to see Mientkiewicz playing first, especially after you mention Trot Nixon and Lofton’s numbers against Clemens. Wasn’t it Mientkiewicz that recently saved a couple of runs for Roger nabbing a screaming liner.
Nixon’s a lefty, Lofton’s a lefty, Giambi at first…makes me nervous.
I hope Joe pushed the right buttons on this one.
Ty’s got it right.
We can’t change the line up. If it doesn’t work, fine, mope after the game, but not right now.
Right now the Yanks need our support, and as fans, that’s what we can do.
Stadium better be ROCKING tonight.
Hope so. We cannot go down without a fight!!
Playing Matsui is stupid. His past stats mean nothing.
I really do not understand why Matsui is DHing…. why not bench him for the day (or at least the beginning of the day), put Mientkicantspellhisname at first and let Giambi DH?? What is the logic?
Hopefully the medicine of Jake Westbrook is the just what we need to cure our hitting whoas.
matsui or not, i’m feeling good about tonight!!!!
I am so nervous that this might be the end to my baseball season viewing experience that I am imbued with flatulence!
No seriously, the Yankee’s are entirely capable of winning three straight, but it starts with winning one.
Rumor has it that someone loaded the Yankee’s bats with Rocket fuel today! I expect them to come out with thunderous bats and nothing else.
If it’s a tight game going into the 5th, I might go into hibernation early.
None the less, it’s been a roller coaster of a season and I look forward to the changes this winter regardless.
Now, as those that do read my posts know that I am not the optimistic one.. I do feel very optimistic today.
At least Matsui is not batting 5th. That shows some brains by Torre.
Dougie was wearing Rockets Tough all day shirt yesterday.
Does anyone have an update on how Clemens is feeling with his injuries? I mean, not what he says to the media.. but what he is really feeling?
Looks like Torre is playing the all loyalty/proven veteran team today. This lineup pretty much sums up why I think Torre should be let go. That and his bullpen management. Maybe thewse guys will be extra motivated today to help Joe.
Have we seen enough of Chad Pennington? Time for Clemens.
Aaron Ross meet the Jets, Jets-Aaron Ross.
Yankees need us now more than ever.
Let’s not disappoint, okay?
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Time for both Joe Torre and Chad Pennington to seek employment somewhere else
Gmen don’t disappoint, neither will the Yankees.
The jets disappoint, but what else is new. Same old same old.
I’m sick and tired of these lolly pop throws by chad!! UGH!! He could be the nicest guy in the world, but he is a terrible qb.
1-15 season here we come!!
The Jets is very simple to explain:
98: Good year.
99: Bad year.
00: Good year.
01: Bad year.
02: Good year.
03: Bad year.
04: Good year.
05: Bad year
06: Good year.
07: ______ Complete the pattern with the logical choice.
*LET’S GO YANKEES!*
Clemens will pitch like Schilling did when he did he bloody sock thing.
The stadium crowd better not rain down boos on A-Rod. He needs as much support as possible.
Why Matsui? I agree with the first commenter,put Giambi at DH and Mientkiewicz at first.
Should probably record tonight’s game. Could be alot of guys last games here. Of course if it is, it won’t be a game I’ll ever be able to stomach watching again so why bother?
Matsui is in the line-up because he has good numbers against Westbrook. Torre is looking to help him wake up at the plate.
Josh, we don’t have time to watch someone wake up at the plate. For my money he could be 100-100 off of him, right now he isn’t right and shouldn’t be playing. This isn’t April where you have months to get someone right.
Todays final score will be 13-3, avenging game one.
Game 4, 3-1, avenging the bugfest.
Game 5 will be closer, tie until the 8th inning @ 1-1 until we get to their bullpen, and Arod smacks a 3 run HR to avenge his October blues. Joba stikes out the side in the 8th, Mo closes it out clean.
That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
LETS GO YANKEES!!!!
PS, the squirrel that showed up at Jacobs field was an imitator! That was not Scooter! Just a regular old annoying rodent.
Agreed Josh! There is no real reason to boo him (IMHO there never was). EVERYONE on the team is horrible at the plate this October. Plus you do need to give Clevelands pitchers a little credit.
LETS GO YANKEES! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP
Pete—-”The Yankees should hit Westbrook.”
Yet right dude.
Not this team, not this game, not this year, and not in the postseaon.
Jennifer, I agree with you, I would much rather have Matsui out of the line-up right now, but that’s not our call. We need offense badly right now and Torre is sacrifacing defense for offense right now.
spags… i hope you are right!
and that squirrel in CLE was DEF an imitator… some sort of evil twin.
GO YANKEES!!! PLEASE WIN!!!!!!
Yeah, the Yanks have had lots of games against guys they should hit and it hasn’t worked out that way.
If we don’t get a lead real early we’re dead because everyone will be squeezing the sawdust out of their bats.
Who knows, A-Rod gets cheered in his first at bad, next thing you know he carries us to the next round. A little confidence goes a long way.
Boston’s winning.
Sure am glad we didn’t have to play those pesky Angels.
The last stand of the Yankees: 10/7/07
Hitting, and NOT hitting, are both contagious.
Maybe Jason didn’t get bit by the last bug (no pun intended). He could be just the spark the offense needs right now to get fired up. Unless we can get Pauly O or Tino Martinez back! I honestly thought Shelley might have provided it the other night. Need that spark, the fire will follow.
Spags – I’m pretty certain Torre wants to see if Giambi can get the hitting going.
In all honesty, if the Yanks can score a few runs in the bottom of the 1st, this series will be far from over.
With as banged up as the Angels were going into the post season I thought we would have been better off playing them. And is it any shock that they aren’t putting up much of a fight?
Good ole Buster Olney reminding everyone that Buck Showalter is out there if George is looking for a new manager after this year. That’ll suck!
This could be the last game of the season for us, I sincerely hope the crowd doesn’t boo and cheers like heck.
I like the lineup, the Matsui move is of course questionable but I guess Joes thinking is, “if I’m going down I’m going down with my guys”.
If the Yankees lose this game, Torre will surely get blamed for it but there IS *NO EXCUSE* for not hitting Jake Westbrook at home.
My prediction. A-Rod gets standing ovation when he walks to the plate for the first time today. Becuz the fans know what he did for them this year. And they want him to do it again.
We’ll see.
It’s been lucky number seven all year.
Why NOT on October 7th? In the 7th inning?
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Nike has already ordered that 80-foot high ARod billboard at 34th St. and 7th Ave. to be taken down right after today’s loss.
I agree Harley. He will get a huge ovation.
You know it is playoff baseball when you are at the stadium 2 hours before game time and there are about 150 people onm the field. You see gammons wander over to donnoie and bowa while they are hittinhg to infielders, o’niel, leyritz and kay are right behinmd the batting cage, feisand is joking with jeter while he throws and pete abe is in a stylish tie. Reggie is on the field. Now gammonms is with torre and cashman right behind the batting cage would love to be a fly in that conversation
He better. If he doesn’t the crowd is just asking him to fail.
Hey Gayle, go kidnap Matsui and lock him in broom closet or something. lol
I’ll be standing for A-Rod. Damn I should really leave soon.
“Good ole Buster Olney reminding everyone that Buck Showalter is out there if George is looking for a new manager after this year. That’ll suck!”
If you want A-Rod back, Buck is not an option.
If A-Rod opts out, then Buck becomes a serious candidate.
“My prediction. A-Rod gets standing ovation when he walks to the plate for the first time today. Becuz the fans know what he did for them this year. And they want him to do it again.”
Harley I’m really hoping your right but with Yankee fans at the stadium I don’t know.
Would be sad if the fans booed him at all.
Prediction(hope I’m wrong): Yankee fans give A-Rod warm reception first time up. He then proceeds to K. Next time up the boos rain down.
A-Rod will drive the first RBI in the first inning and then every thing between Fans and A-Rod will be lovefest, irrespective of the otcome of the game….
Global Warming: Give the fans some credit. Even while he was slumping between #499 and #500, he still got cheered during every at bat. I thinkt the fans are on his side.
Back to Basics:
Forget the welcome for Arod.
Forget George’s comments about Joe.
Forget games 1 & 2.
The Yanks are a GREAT home team. The Yanks HAMMER Westbrook. Clemens is old, but is exactly who you want with your back to the wall. This lineup is too good to be shut down again.
I’m trying to be objective about this, but I just don’t see how this isn’t a BIG W for the Yankees.
Just win one game at a time may be the correct approach but in Torre’s press conference, he seemed resigned to his fate.
Jake “Jeremy Bonderman” Westbrook vs. The New York Yankees on October 7, 2007:
IP H R ER BB K HR
8.1 4 0. 0. 1. 4. 0.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Roger “Jared Wright” Clemens vs. The Cleveland Indians on October 7, 2007:
IP H R ER BB K HR
2.2 5 4. 3. 1. 1. 2.
Alright I’m off to the Stadium everyone…no matter what keep the faith, I know it looks grim but I know everyone here wants a championship and it’s not over yet.
LET’S GO YANKEES.
i hope you’re right harley. i hope that fans have wised up – like us here!!! – and realized that a-rod is a sensitive soul and his performance is directly correlated to our support of him!!!!
If A-Rod is a “sensitive soul” and “his performance is directly correlated to our support of him” then he needs to find another line of work.
Good news:
So far today, I am 7-2 on NFL games played, and when taking into account the games currently being played, it’s 9-2 =D
too late for that donna….
and would we WANT him to find a different line of work?! we wouldnt be in the post-season w/o him. bottom line.
So, I just have to say, I love this lineup and the time is now to get this done, win at home and get back to Cleveland.
I hope the boss did this to light some fire, but if this is true, we can say goodbye to Mo, Jorge and Andy. This is the boss royaly screwing up if he fires him with a loss tonight. He drove Pettitte out of here and watch he is going to do it again…BUT LETS NOT LET THAT HAPPEN…I CANT TELL YOU HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS…He is going to ruin this team.
Not sure how I feel about the Ian O’Connor column and George Steinbrenner’s phone conversation with him. I doubt if any employee anywhere responds well to threats.
Peter
Please get your facts straight. You can’t fire someone who is not under contract. After this season the Yankees can either sign Torre to another 3-5 year deal at $7+ mil a year or move in another direction. Please don’t portray this as the mean old Yankees dumping St. Joe. It’s not that simple. Brining him back would require a large committment organizationally an financially.
Great managing:
Weaken the defense (Giambi 1B) and have a 33 going on 43 stiff (Matsui) take up the DH slot.
Bat two bums back to back (Giambi-Matsui) and not a good, real player (Cano) between them.
Too bad Matsui sucks so badly in LF, Damon can’t be the DH cuz if Damon was the DH, the Yanks could pinch-hit Duncan for Matsui (Duncan or Sardhina could take over LF) and wouldn’t have to worry about the pitcher batting in the DH slot.
I know Mientkiewicz isn’t very good vs. Westbrook (5 for 21/ .238), but his glove is more likely to save a run or two than Giambi is likely to drive in a run or two, plus Mientkiewicz could drive in a run or two. Also Giambi could cost the Yanks a run or two as well as an inning off Clemens’ line with his defense.
Bill: Andy came back.
Let’s win tonight.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Rebecca- I have been looking at this blog for weeks, I call you Mrs. Optimism!
The point was Andy left because of George.
Gargoyle…Its the mere fact that they wouldnt bring him back…We are here right now because of the way this team played and gelled together…
Take a lesson from Rebecca and shut up.
LETS GO YANKEES!
It is too damn warm for October baseball!! UGH
Bill: Rebecca has been crowned the QUEEN of Optimism!
Jennifer, I couldnt agree with you more…
jennifer: I went apple picking yesterday. If it is *definitely* too damn warm for that.
Andrea: As she should be, I dont comment regularly because sometimes I cant see my comments/they dont go through…But here I am now.
LETS GET THIS DONE TONIGHT AND FORCE THEM BACK TO THE STADIUM TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have tickets to tomorrow’s game. The Yankees never lose postseason games when I’m in the building!
Let’s go Rebecca! Optimism!!
I hope someone already sent the limo to pick up the squirrel…
I”m going apple picking next Saturday. I went last year and found a place that had delicious apple cider dounuts, but I don’t remember the name of the place. I think it was in warwick ny.
hmm my post didn’t show.
I’m going next weekend, but I can’t remember where I went last year. I think it was in warwick, ny.
back to the yankees, i got this off the nyt blog
alex def not the only one to blame.
1) Johnny Damon, LF (1 for 9 in this series)
Robinson Cano, 2B (1 for 7)
2) Derek Jeter, SS (1 for
3) Bobby Abreu, RF (2 for 6)
4) Alex Rodriguez, 3B (0 for 6)
5) Jorge Posada, C (0 for 7)
6) Jason Giambi, 1B (1 for 1)
7) Hideki Matsui, DH (0 for 7)
9) Melky Cabrera, CF (1 for
LOL now I know how to make the cool smile. Those are all supposed to be 8’s.
Yankees Chick,
I love your Yankee figures in your last video. Ruth and Mariano, right?
“I hope someone already sent the limo to pick up the squirrel…”
I hope the squirrel has about 8000 of his friends coming to the stadium to swarm their pitcher at the perfect time. THAT would be justice.
Yankees win another 3 in a row from CLE and then SWEEP BOS in ALCS !
Right guys, I just went and ate dinner, because NOTHING is interuppting my game watching tonight.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
*THIS IS WHERE WE HOLD THEM!
THIS IS WHERE WE FIGHT!
THIS IS WHERE THEY DIE!*
Earn your shields boys!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Today is the start of an 11 game winning streak.
Go Yankees!!!!
This team has enough to contend with without Georges comments.Letting Torre go will sabotage the off season win or lose.
haha jennifer. Those faces add some cheeriness to that post.
King Leonidas = Rocket
woo hoo!
Interesting move by Eric Wedge to play Nixon, who is 13 of 35 against Clemens with four doubles, a triple and three homers.
Um, how is that an interesting move? It’s a no brainer. If he had not used nixon, that would have been interesting. Strange choice of words.
“Give them nothing! Take from them everything.”
I”m sorry but that is a very odd statement by Donnie, why react that way? What was he asked.
I’m actually partial to another near-east quote, “No Prisoners”
* Despite his slump in the post-season, Rodriguez seemed relaxed and in good spirits. He especially enjoyed the weather, which was warm and sunny. “It’s beautiful,� Rodriguez said. “It feels like July.�
fron nyt blog.
Hopefully he’ll think it is July and hit!!
That is an odd statement by Donnie….but I hope no one on the team heres it until long after postseason 2007 is said and done.
Yankees win tonight.
Nothing else matters.
This has to be one of the worst post seasons as far as the teams that have already advanced. The rockies and d-back? Who exactly is going to watch that? the 10 people that live in Colordo and the 15 people that live in Arizona?
Those comments are a bit strange by my all time favorite player Donnie Baseball, but I guess he is in a weird spot. Needs to support both his manager and his organization. Maybe it’s a good thing we are talking about this today, distract everyone from the dead bats so far.
It is almost like Donnie is assuming that he will be the next manager. That statement doesn’t make him look good at all.
Ok, seriously “Great managing”
Don’t underestimate Giambi’s ability to play average 1B and knock a ball out of the ball park.
Mussina stopped to talk to the media, expressed support of Joe.
What did Donnie say??
Scroll up, Pete posted his comments.
sounds like Donnie has been approached, if not now, then earlier in the year about taking over. It could be something simple, like “when the day comes, you’re next Donnie.”
Remember how they would “sound-out” Dick Howser, before they would fire Billy.
It is indeed an odd statement by Donnie. I wonder if he has the mental toughness to hang on a full season as Yankee manager with him making those kind of comments. Really weird comments.
If they don’t take this series, it is time for major changes. The Yankees need players capable of generating Post Season Offense (TM). Since such ability can be fleeting (see Jeter, Derek and Damon, Johnny) I focused on the players that have been October Clutch (TM) in the 2007 series so far; small sample size be damned. Here is my 2008 line-up
1. Chris Young, CF
2. Kaz Matsui, 2B
3. Eric Byrnes, LF
4. David Ortiz, DH
5. Bobby Abreu, RF
6. Victor Martinez or that Soto guy, C
7. Stephen Drew, SS
8. Minky, 1B (for his clutch glove since he did make the last out for the Bosox in 2004)
9. ARod, 3B (for his non-post season prowess and since no other 3B has been clutch either, but bat him 9th in the playoffs)
well, if they can take 3, it looks like the yanks will be facing the Red Sox.
Sox tag on two insurance runs in top of the 8th… lead 4-0.
Can we be the only team to avoid being swept ?
What is the deal ??? No fight from anyone?
I am at the stadium. The crowd is coming in. Beautiful night for Baseball and, hopefully, for the Yankees! Go Yankees!
MiketheMike-
It is amazing, but ESPN posted the stats of 5 game series that have gone 2-0. Something like 75% of the time, the series is a sweep. And only a handfull even made it to the 5th game. Of course, I remember our YNakees winning under ebven worse circumstances after losing the first two at home. And the SOx came back from 0-2 to beat Cleveland as well (2001 IIRC).
We *WILL* win tonight.
They say if you say something enough times, you’ll make it true.
We *WILL* win tonight. We *WILL* win tonight.
Mike (Loge 328) -
tell us more!
what’s going on the field? do you see Peter?
“Iâ€?m sorry but that is a very odd statement by Donnie, why react that way? What was he asked.”
I agree Jennifer.
I love Donnie Baseball but I hope he’s not the next manager even though all signs point to that being inevitable.
Michael
Yeah its crazy especially since most teams are going home for game 3 when down 2-0 – but its a mental thing i guess, one team very loose and one tight. We need a early lead to take some mental pressure off the team, hopefully Rocket is not shakey in the first big top of the first IMO.
Yankees win 7-2 tonight!!
Yankees need to take notes on how the Sox big players are performing
They’re about to sweep
Wow, 9-0 Boston, it got ugly real quick.
well, lets hope the yankees don’t lie down like the freakin’ angels have…
there’s blood in the streets in LA, Red Sux now lead 9-0…
Say it with me.
We *WILL* win tonight.
The Sox bats are hitting everything…and the angels have a decent staff too.
Maybe that will be the theme of the day and the Yanks will start hitting too.
Indians win 7-0 tonight! End The Misery. Please, Please, Indians.
And we can finally stop wasting our October on this loser team and get back to being productive again in our work and family lives. It is a shame that they even made the playoffs, as they certainly didn’t deserve it.
We WILL win tonight!
I for one do not want donnie to be the next manager. I don’t think he can handle the media pressure, if he can’t answer a simple question about a reaction to a statement.
Donnie Baseball is obviously being squeezed by the Vulture Division of the NYC media outlets looking to write something out of context and get an edge in the morning tabloids. It’s hilarious watching them trip over one another, jockeying for position. They might be on a shorter leash by their editors than Joe Torre is with George.
We WILL win tonight
Good news. I just spotted Dr. Jack Kevorkian in the stands. This is da night!
This should have been the lineup from game 1. Not blaming the two losses on Torre, but Giambi should be higher on the chart than both Alphabet Soup AND Matsui. It’s ridiculous he hasn’t started yet.
We’ve got the best lineup in the game, the best pitcher of all time on the hill, the best closer of all time on one day’s rest, and Joba, who had a 1153 ERA+ this season.
Gametime!
Peter, please let us know the game time for tomorrow after teh Red Sox sweep. I have tickets and look forward to seeing the Yankees win the game and force game 5.
U no everything is going wrong first u got the bus losing because they cant hit, then the philles lose because they cant hit,not the angels lose because they cant hit, hopefully this doesnt happen to the yankees but this is really odd
We *WILL* win tonight.
No negativity. Take your negativity back to Boston. We are the Yankees.
We expect the best.
We get the best.
We *WILL* win tonight.
WE got to get things started in the FIRST INNING IF we score some runs WE WILL WIN!!!!!!!@!@!@!@!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, stupid midgets. Wait…what?
See you when we win at 10PM
Scr*w the midges. Thank the Angels. Sweep 3 straight games from the Injuns and bring on the Bosux. I fully expect this blog to be overrun with Idiots, so I am gone. Yankees win this game easily. Positive ! Optimism ! Squirrel !
Hey Pete, you’re *that* confident the Yanks would beat the Red Sux? I mean, I understand they won the last two series etc… but the Sux didn’t have Manny, and their bullpen was in the middle of a rough month, and Beckett looks like a man on a mission.
I think they’d probably win, but it would be tough series, for sure, IMO. You’d likely have to beat Josh Beckett at Fenway twice.
I guess I’m just surprised to see someone with as much experience and knowledge as you say they’d definitely beat a team like the Red Sox who are seemingly hot right now.
But, first things first, lets win tonight. Go Yanks!
We *WILL* win tonight.
We *WILL* win tonight.
Those pesky, contact-oriented, run-manufacturing, “built for the Post Season” Angels have now been held scoreless for 25 out of 26 innings this series.
To win this series, we definitely need players who are CURRENTLY in good shapes but not those who are historically superb but now in a slump due to injuries. That said, I really don’t want to see Matsui starting in this game. It’s nothing about Matsui’s talent. It’s about his physical condition. We just cannot drive a Ferrari Racer with an out-of-order engine for an F1 competition.
I’m sitting inside my apartment, looking outside, and a squirrel just crossed my path on the cables in front of the building.
The last time that happened, the Yanks had a seven game win streak.
We WILL win tonight.
I won’t allow myself to think any different
Rebecca: I just went to a Cleveland Indians blog and there was a fan on there posting “We Will Win Tonight! The Indians Will Win Tonight! If you say something often enough it will come true!!”
Surely both teams can’t win?
Darrin: Our optimism campaign dates back to the beginning of September.
We win.
Sorry to say this, but the Sux will go all the way. I don’t see any forces of good out there that are capable of stopping those satans this year.
Anyone think we’re pulling out our other good luck charm tonight? Ronen Tynen (sp?) Imagine that, a Ronen Tynen appearence and a squirrel appearence? Maybe the ghost of Babe Ruth can create a plague of frogs to invade the mound in the bottom of the eigth? Perhaps the squirell can bring a few thousand of his friends and infect their pitcher with rabis just in time for an important pitch.
Funny thing is about the Angels….people don’t care. I’m a Yankee fan in LA…..go Yankees!
Lets not worry about the Sawx….let’s get there starting now.
Jeff C-
I think the Yankees and Cleveland (with rotation lined up) could both beat them, but the Sox would go through the Rockies or DBacks like a hot knife through butter.
Lets Go Yankees!!!!
There’s one good luck charm. I say suit up Tino right now!
Michael, I agree with you. And I’m thankful that your opinion is balanced and not filled with yahoo-ism.
I think the Yankees can def beat the Sux. I think if Cleveland has their rotation lined up, then they’d have a shot, but I prob favor the Sux in that series, if I were a betting man.
Now, I understand anything can happen in the WS, but I think any of the three remaining AL teams (Yanks, Indians, Sux) would destroy the Dbacks or Rockies. The Yanks and the Sox lineups would make mince meat of the Dbacks.
Channel the spirit of Tino and Bernie! Do it!
WE WILL WIN TONIGHT!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Man the Yanks have some serious mojo to overcome tonight. All the teams trailing 0-2 have gone down to pitiful sweep defeats.
As game time approaches, it’s time for the prediction. Of course, my heart is strongly with the Yanks, but predictions must be made with the head: Cleveland, sparked by a 5 run first inning, wins the game 9-2. I don’t want to believe it either, but unfortunately, that’s the way it’s going to go.
(My crystal ball does tell me, however, that if I’m wrong, and the Yankees somehow win tonight, they will comeback and win the series)
Isn’t the game supposed to be on TNT cuz the Sox game isn’t over yet???
Just coming on now.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Nvm, just a little late I guess.
Not late the game hasn’t started yet
Bernie throws out the first pitch tomorrow?
Jeff C…have to agree the Sox are playing well and the Yanks are the only team that can beat them…
The Yanks need a shot at beating them or it is going to be a sickening off season…..2004 was one thing and eventually the odds are with you….but two WS titles would alter the dynamic even further between the two teams
Usually after the game they play Sinatra….Tonight with thet be playing Andrea Bocelli’s “Time to Say Goodbye” .. Its over Joe, its all over
o captain… OH CAPTAIN… what the?!?
LET’S GO ROCKET!
DO THIS!
WE WIN TONIGHT!
Well that’s not very Clutch when Clemens and this team desperately need a strong start.
Should have been an error for Jeter.
I thought we could rid of this Chip Carrey once we went to New York.
Ugh, bring back Fox Playoff baseball.
And just like that. Big time trouble for Rocket despite looking pretty strong.
Let’s join forces and pledge NOT to respond to absolutely any Boston troll regardless of what drivel they spew. Just as though they don’t exist.
Come on Roger, TOUGH ALL DAY!
DO THIS!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
no kidding, i cant believe i miss mccarver and buck
DP time!
Already Rocket gets into trouble. He’s not going to give in to any of these hitters but that’ll mean plenty of baserunners.
Rust on this Rocket so far… c’mon roger, settle in.
Let’s at least not beat ourslves like in Game 2.
It’s never easy…. GO YANKEES!
Torre can call a realtor
nice k
If he can’t locate his fastball this could be a long night
struggling in the 1st does not bode well for the 6 strong innings they need
Very nice splitter in a big spot. C’mon Roger, one time for experience and guile over youth and talent!
craig sager drops acid when he picks out his suits
Sager – go into the bleachers! We dare you!
ugh.
That’s on you, Cap!
Come on Roger, you can do this, get out of this inning, get the Yankees’ bats up.
You know they’re itching for a 10 run inning!
Hate to say it, but that run is on Jeter. We’d be out of this were it not for his bad throw. He has to make up for it with his bat now.
garko to hell
damn it
well, one run won’t win this game, but rocket isn’t fooling any one so far.
good thing joe has a clear head to be able to make a decision about when exactly is the right time to use the hook…
how long before Hughes or Mussina start warming up?
That run was on Jeter, not Giambi.
Pretty easy inning without the Jeter error. I guess he is trying to hasten his man Torre’s demise.
If that is not an error on Jeter, the scorekeeper is a moron.
Way to frame that pitch Jorge..Time for you to go too
Eleven two-out runs for the Indians? No wonder we can’t win against them.
that was a late post by me..I was referring to the 2nd batter…
von Steingrabber should fire Torre because he made a bad throw from short.
Roger is a WARRIOR!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
wow jeter caught it a miracle
Bring on the MEAT ! ( I mean Westbrook )
27 pitches in the 1st
Now. Let’s get that run back and more.
Torre should be fired because he threw a wild pitch in the 8th inning on Friday.
i imagine their score their share off of westbrook but this is a very sick team.Needs to be broken up and rebuilt.Go with the younger guys get giraldi in.Send torre and matsui back to japan
Well, scoring first hasn’t been a winning formula for this series yet. Playing from behind must be the 2007 way.
cmon people, we haven’t even bat yet. We’ll do this thing.
Clemens goes 4-5 innings max. the way he is struggling. This guy owes Steinbrenner a refund….complete broken down fraud this year…..Ross Ohlendorf could have given you his numbers for $11 or so an hour
The worst thing that could have ever happened to this franchise is King George resurfacing. The only periods of success for the Yankees have been when he’s been either suspended or ill.
Let’s go Yankees!
Yeah Johnny!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Was George listening? The crowd is trying to tell him something.
A hit! I like where this is going
textbook by damon
that’s what I’m talkin’ about Damon!!! let’s put some pressure on em’!!!!
thanks JAKE !!!
time for the super jeter dp rally killer god forbid torre actually manage hit and run or bunt
Johnny D should make something happen here.
Tino threw out the first pitch, would have been nice if those aholes at tbs let us see it.
they must of been listening actually thought of playing some small ball
can’t get the breaks…. where’s the squirrel???
what i tell you?
jeesh.
way to go Cap, you’re really distinguishing yourself in this game.
UGH change jeters name to Derek “double play” Jeter.
There goes that idea
Jeter whats a matter with you. He’s been putrid this entire series!
o captain, not my captain… yuck
cmon MVP!! We need Arod to come up to bat.
you gotta be kidding me, thats just unfair that bunt rolling foul
Dejavu all over again watching Jeter hit into DPs.
i must be pyschic
I guess the bunt was a good idea. Captain Intangibles sucking the life right out of Yankee Stadium in both halves of the inning.
Bobcat….don’t worry as Big Stein no longer shops for calendars at this point.
hes too busy laughing with the catchers too care
Does Jeter want Torre fired?
early signs aren’t good. Karma has been sucked out of this team.
GREAT INNING BOYS.
We’ll score next inning.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
8 more innings to play, plenty of time…
gee our usual fearsome display of baseball prowless errors walks dps
Jeter has now cost the Yankees four outs in one full inning. If he doesn’t rap into a DP, the Abreu ball gets through if the first baseman is holding the runer.
What a bunch of fair weather fans.
i say the same thing every year and yet here i am,I promise myself if they dont fire torre ill become a met fan but here i am being tortured again.
You guys are ridiculous.
This game is well in hand. Arod will knock the ball 490 ft.
A-Rod’s going to hit a leadoff homer and change the whole momentum of not just this game, but the entire postseason.
Wow, this years NLCS should have the lowest TV ratings in PS history.
Mo, how is calling a spade a spade being a fair weather fan?
Jeter screwed up in both the top and bottom half of the 1st inning… no biggie, lets move on.
Fair weather?havent got past a first round in 4 years?thats fair weather to you?gee you must ok waited to you were married to get laid you have serious patience
All it takes is one play, one spark.
A lot of baseball left to play. LET’S GO YANKEES!
Oy, is this going to be a long night…
Forget about optimism. Can’t everyone see this has little to do with talent? When you get all the 2-out hits and all the good breaks, you can’t lose.
A-Rod’s gonna hit a homerun while playing third base! GO A-ROD!
Uhm, remember when Clemens said there was another reason for him to come to the Yankees this year and how he would tell us what it is at the end of the season? How about this…
Next year, Joe is gone, and it is not Girardi or Mattingly managing this team but the one and only Rocket!
TK_NYY Totally agree, who is going to watch that match up?
roger looking like mussina to me tonight trying to be too cute
Is it me or do these guys seem a little too tense right now and are just trying to show relaxed?
Yanks need a dominating 8-1 win tonight to carry them through to tomorrow.
Clemens is not in a zone right now. Everything is up.
You gotta be kidding me
Darrin: I expect much better from you.
See what you just did?
This is not a good start at all
no heart
yup fall behind every hitter see how that goes for ya
That Eric Wedge is a smart manager…another f-ing home run by Nixon.
Oh god, it gets even better for Red Sox Nation!
wow.. I am dying inside now!!
I can’t even watch
Bobby could have caught that home run. I know it sounds ridiculous, but he could have. The wall really isnt that high.
fleas That has to be one of the craziest things i’ve ever heard. Who knows maybe.
God darnit, that stupid horse, when is someone going to put him down?
OK, I can’t watch this. Be back later.
Well, Yanks scored first in the last two games and lost… Maybe…. just maybe…..Naw… think this one is already on the verge.
Trot Nixon crawling out of the “Where are They Now File?”. Torre needs to keep Roger on a pretty short leash. Mussina and Hughes could go today and the Wanger tomorrow. Time to empty the tank and live to fight another day.
At least we gave up the run with one out instead of two like we usually do.
that BARELY made it…
but Nixon OWNS Clemens
Rocket, how about we peg this guy, huh?
Show some toughness.
He didn’t think it was going out, thought it was going to bounce off the wall.
Jeter didn’t get us off to a good start — error (ruled a hit) and then hitting into a double play.. Now, Clemens throws a batting practice pitch to Nixon.. Doesn’t look good..
Yankees need to do something to shift the momentum, I don’t know what but they need to do something
YEEEESSSSSS!!!!!
Go Indians….. Complete the sweep
Clemens has NOTHING !
He is putting them in a hole and they can’t hit…you do the math….coming from behind with the deadwood they are carrying is a big ask….
Is it me, or do the Indians look a lot like hockey players with those beards?
great shot of Torre- snoozing!
2 runs is nothing if this line up start hitting.
ALL YEAR.. they either slaughtered the ball or were slaughtered by it..
no in between
what is happening Roger is far from a rythm and has his D to thank.
Peg him in the wrist like everyone does to our hitters.
well roger doesn have that exceptional record in elimination games lol
how many times has this guy said “off his thumbs”, jesus just say he got jammed, this guy is a moron
joe torre has been snoozing all year!
I rather had Hughes start this game believe it or not.
pull him
I thought the Indians had their batting practice already?
Get Hughes or Mussina up. Seriously.
Yankees need to sacrifice a live chicken and drink the blood. At this point, that is the only thing that is saving this team… They already look lost, just like they did at the beginning of the season.
In the end, I think that I am in for a house cleaning. Get some new blood in here.
Fleas….start hitting ? This is like Detroit last year. They have dead bats again in October after mashing all year.
No life on roger’s fastball, makes that splitter a little less effective. i give him four innings
I hope Torre goes nuts and gets tossed from this game
I’m surprised we haven’t had any trollers yet. Nice.
If we want any chance to win this game, Clemens has to hit somebody RIGHT NOW!
Not sure what makes this series worse:
potential of a sweep by the Indians or having to listen to Bob Brenly
I think the key is going to be how short a leash Torre has Clemens on…
If I were Torre I’d have someone up right now.
how much rope do you give this broke down waste of money ?
Swipe tag missed?? How about late?
here comes another 2 out rbi
great, runner on second with two outs. Wonder what’s gonna happen?
I thought Jorge nailed him, even on a tough pitch to handle.
Jeter and Jorge are playing like they are older than Clemens
well torre has the undying support of all the players who choke in the playoffs how convenient
C’mon Roger…one more strike…let’s get out of this one.
cmon jeter, stop showboating and tag the guy
Clemens needs a strikeout
Rocket is all heart, and he is hungary for this win. His mind is still there.. but Al Leiter said the best.. “It’s hard to retire when your head is telling you that you still got it, but your body isn’t listening”. Not exactly what he said, but you get the point.
Come on!!!!!!!!!! Get an out
Watch Torre waits until it’s like 6-0 Indians than he’ll pull Clemens.
Have we pitched inside all series?
Also what is his fast ball at?
Give credit to the Indians’ hitters, they are being very patient at the plate.
Nice…Let’s Go Yankees!!!!
anyone think colorodo can beat boston?
Yankees need to score a couple here
No
I don’t think either nl team can.
I will feel much better if we Roger can keep this game always within “bloop and a blast” reach. I know they have at least one of those in them tonight.
If Pavano or Jaret Wright could not start this game, then Clemens was a good fit as a symbol “old formula” of overpaying for guys.
$1m per start for this ?
Offense has to answer now before Clemens gives up more and we’re down three, four runs.
its not hard for clevelands hitters to be patient, they know clemens has no command of his fastball and they know the splitter is coming in the dirt 50% of the time
fleas…exactly…I don’t doubt Clemens will to win…I do doubt that he can keep the ball down in the strike zone and have a few short innings.
Well…the offense has some work to do…
Do the fight or do they flee (or flea)
This is why Trot doesn’t want to talk about A-rod, Peter. Why you even want to talk a player that can’t even get 1 rbi in 100 playoff games?
let’s get a big inning here. We need it.
Didn’t want Clemens back (never wanted him in the first place, actually), will be glad to see him go. Mussina should have started.
In 2000 Clemens demoralized the Mets with his bat throwing antics…. He needs to do that again tonight
come on aRod…hit a homer
Yankee Stadium better have raucous MVP chants going!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Yanks have everyone where they want them, everyone has been counting them out all year, Alex needs to do something here I think that will relax everyone
I got up at 3:30 am for a relaxing start and a exciting middle and a satisfying win. Lets go Yankees as i begin to nod off!
were those boos?
I haven’t post during the games all series long, so something has to change. 2 runs is nothing for this lineup if it would hit like it can.
Need I remind anyone here…who gives a crap about the Boston Red Sox right now…
The Yankees are down 2 run in an elimination game…
Worry about them now, not the Red Sox
So much for the standing o…
Yankees will make Westbrook look like CY Young.
Just an observation..
The indians hardly swing at a ball, making the pitchers throw strikes. The yankees swing at everything the *might* be a strike, making the pitcher *not* throw strikes. Which ends up as a win for the opposing team.
I think the crowd will stay behinf ARod no matter what he does tis game. I know I would if I were there since he single-handedly gave us second life in 2007.
Right on Vader…keep the faith brother
How moronic that a Tigers fan is rooting for the Indians? I knew Tigers fans were dumb, but not that dumb….
clearing my mind with thoughts of….
April 2008 “Joba, Hughes, Kennedy and more arms on the farm”
OK, I get the Torre stuff. But can we remember why he is in this spot??
GM
I thought my 2001 WS hat would bring out some luck but.. it looks like the Yankees decided to not show up as a team AGAIN in October.
I know the Indians are good, but so are we. When do we show it?
k comingf
These announcers are horrible.
This is disgusting what they are doing.
BASE HIT!
YES!
THANK YOU A-ROD!
Holy Sheet
There we go. Now we keep the line moving.
THATS WHAT WE NEEDED FROM HIM
Nice…way to start on inning…
Let’s keep it going…
Hip Hip Jorge!!!!
Let’s go this is where the Yanks turn everything around
yaaaaaay, finally he gets a hit
good swing a-rod, way to keep your head on the ball
here comes dick with ears dp oh wait posada isnt up
BX 12 Fordham Rd – Definitely makes me happy knowing at least next year we’ll have a fresh team with some strong young arms.
Joba as a SP? I think I just wet myself.
YEAH!!!!!!!!!! MVP!!! MVP!!!! MVP!!!! and new Yankee captain!!!
Very nice approach there- got into a hitters count, took a big hack at a meatball on 3-1 and then shortened up with two strikes. Now a stolen base!
Jorge we need you to come thru.
In many ways, Fox (I mean MLB) needs the yankees to push this tp 5 games and win. TV ratings will be very, very low with lcs of Indians/Sox and Rockies/Diamondbacks.
yuck
OH GOD
This is just frustrating
Posada has stunk up this series like no other player.
D.P.
way to work the count. What was that the 2nd pitch he saw?
True Yankee (TM) DP night.
Steal 2nd avoid the double play…
HIP HIP… oh never mind… FU!!
OMG!! WTF IS WITH THESE YANKEES????
UNREAL.. JUST CONCEDE THE LOSS ALREDY!
We can hit Westbrook.
We’ve just got to hit him better. Second time through the line up will be very telling.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
How can Torre be faulted for this collapse?
WHAT THE HELL JORGE!!!!!!
Damnit, this is terrible!!!!!
We are RUINING LEADOFF HITS
well, there u have it…2 double plays, 2 innings! that about says it all…..freakin ridiculous.
season over… they just choked on everything.It is time to rebuild!!!!
its okay, still early, 7 innings to play…
Sj will be along shortly to explain why we shouldn’t sign Jorge in the off season.
that was nauseating
It’s like getting pecked to death by a duck. Slow and painful.
Hey, at least it could help him get into a groove a little bit.
Interesting that Jeter and Posada have both hit into inning killing double plays.
For all the talk about them being the heart and soul of the Yankees…they aren’t doing much to help the team right now.
nice job Posada…you are such a smart and clutch PostSeason hitter this year…TEST THE FREE AGENT MARKET…don’t let the door hit you in the @$$ ! Swing at a first pitch after the leadoff hitter works the count to 3-2 and gets a single….SO FLIPPIN’ SMART ARE YOU !
You’ve got to keep kidding me! Two GIDP in a row???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why didn’t Posada be a little more patient and allow Arod to steal 2nd…
I’m start to panick! Really, it is panic time! No question folks. What were the stats against this pitcher this year? Uh.. like that matters..
Does anyone have an extra valium?
they should just take pitches,this swinging the bat idea is not going so great
We are fine. Hits will come yet the bullpen needs to come now.
Yep its over
Season over after two innings? C’mon, give a little something here. The game just started.
Posada has had a terrible series.
Had to endure the scum’s win today and now this
Joe waited too long to pull Wang in game one.
He should have asked them to stop the game, if they said no, than you pull Joba. He was clearly bothered by the bugs.
Joe didn’t do too many things wrong this series. Bottom line is, we had CC on the ropes, and did NOTHING!! We couldn’t hit Carmona.
This series loss rests directly on the heads of the hitters.
this is going to be a brutal evening I suspect…
Yanks need NO runs in this inning
Calm Down!!!! We win 8-6
Well they got people going in the pen
This is ridiculous. Need Roger to have a 1-2-3 inning. I just want one F-in inning without an Indian on base and/or scoring. Is that too much to ask??
PB….you are not getting it…they have not hit in 20 INNINGS….they have not hit in TWO OCTOBERS….
Rogers looked like Cy Young last year and now it is Cy Westbrook shutting them down….
They could not hit off a tee at this point.
Clemens gives up a couple of more runs and the movers are backing up the truck at Torre and A-Rods (which I do not agree with BUT understand)
“How can Torre be faulted for this collapse?”
I was just saying the same thing. Torre is going to be the scapegoat for this inept postseason offense. It’s really unfortunate unless they turn it around.
This is Jake Westbrook, they should be killing him!
If there are any ghosts out there, make your way to Yankee Stadium dammit.
Where is Giuseppe Franco when you need him?
Giuseppe would be better at the plate them Giambi
I find your lack of faith disturbing, don’t underestimate the Yankees.
well game over… Fingers crossed for next year.
Who will be the manager?
Gabriel that is insane, who exactly would you bring in instead of Jorge? Please. crazy eyes laduca.
pull him now, what a bust
We’re good guys. Have a little faith. 7-2 Yankees tonight.
jennifer 27 in 07,
that is a very surprising remark from you this early… are you really giving in in the second inning?
Guys. Come on.
THERE ARE SEVEN INNINGS LEFT TO PLAY.
*LET’S GO YANKEES!*
I still think we will win. 2-0 is nothing if the Yankee hitters are more patient. Force Westbrook to throw strikes.
I have an idea
Everyone start rooting for the Indians
maybe that will help
Clemens is channeling Willie Mays circa 1973 WS…..
Torre is not the scapegoat, he is the sleepgoat! Why do you think the yankees bats are sleeping? JUST MAYBE BECAUSE THE MANAGER SLEEPS EVERY GAME!
Clemens should start throwing the vaseline ball.
I am glad A-Rod has a good at bat and clean hit.
This should help him ease up and do some damage later in the game.
So much for Jeter and Posada to save Torre’s job. Hopefully every one does well rest of the way.
Clemens does not seem to be doing that well.
At the start of any trouble, Torre has to act, forgetting loyalty syndrome.
There is still a lot of ballgame…it’s only 2 runs…and there is more than 2/3 of a ball game left.
It goes without saying, but the Yankee bats HAVE to wake up…you can’t win game against anyone if you can’t string a couple of hits together….
PB in DC No i’m not giving up. I’m very frustrated with how the team is playing. Plus I was at a party last night and I was getting so much sh*t about how the Yankees are playing.
Why the hell do you come out there with an 0-2 count anyway
gotta get Hughes in there. clemens finally getd ahead of a hitter, now walks him. get the young guys in there.
Whats another way to spell Clemens?
How about D-O-N-E.
Or B-U-S-T.
Or W-A-S-T-E.
And Susie said: “… Of all the dramatic things I’ve ever seen …”
Very reminiscent of Game 7 2003 for Clemens.
take the old man out. this is hard to watch
someone should start warming up now
Thank y’all, I’ll be talkin’ to y’all soon!
Is this Torre loyalty? Is he managing to be loyal or is he managing to win?
Clemens is pitching better than Kevin Brown did in 2004.
can i call those dps or not im 2 for 2 jeter and posada
I hear that Jennifer, but sometimes you gotta take your lumps in life (re: people giving you crap about the yankees)
7 innings more of a performance like this is not going to solve anything!
Be hopeful? Have a look at the Yankees post seasons stats, they cannot take the pressure!
Is it just me, when the Yankees season ends MLB season is over?
If Clemens gives up another run he needs to be out of the game
Plenty of time. And yes, that may be the tequila talking. But it’s all I’ve got at the moment.
Hughes is up in the pen.
Suzyn is in full apology mode for the Rocket and Sterling is getting very annoyed in general (”Yankees can’t hit”).
Clemens is “gutting it out” at $1m per start……gritty performance by a spent athlete looking to grab every dime on the table with no regard for how bad he looks doing it.
Do I have to sell my soul to get you guys to not be negative until after the game is over?
Because if that’s what it takes, I’ll do it…
LET’S GO YANKEES!
this team should cash their playoff checks with masks on
4-0, right here, right now
Hughes please.
Oh I was giving it back, they were all Met fans. LOL
and how long do we watch Roger try to “get in his groove”?
Clemens doesn’t have long.
I hate to say it but Rocket looks gassed
best thing about roger this season was his commercial that was a funny commercial.Maybe next year coney and guidry will suit up
Hey Rocket, when you’re up 0-2, you’re in control! Don’t throw the next four pitches out of the zone.
Geez, maybe Roger should be paying part of his 28 million to us for watching this debacle
how can anyone outside of colorado and arizona be excited for that series?
Does Torre forget that there’s such a thing as bunting a hitter over ? A made to order call with a good baserunner like A-Rod and Torre has Jorge hitting away.
Typical with Torre’s vanilla strategy time after time. Small wonder why he’s on a short leash.
that is too funny with the apologist Waldman crapping on about Clemens…..he was her miracle this year when she wet herself upon his return….how did that work out ?
I wish I could be listening to Suzyn Waldman right now. LOL.
Sterling is right. Can’t give up more runs. It could be 4-0 at any time…. just as Clemesn shuts us all up for a second.
K! Alright!
ha ha, Harley,
you on the tequila and I’m on the Grey Goose! a bit easier to take….
OMG, Clemens is done!
180 pitches and Clemens tosses a complete game at this rate.
BOOOOOOOOOOOO
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I hope he stays on the shelf this time.
Kid is coming in. Mix of cheers and boos mostly cheers. People relaze he is walking off the field for the last time.
That’s his last pitch as a Yankee. I’d stand and clap if I was there.
Money well spent Cash!
why are they booooing? could be his last outing!?
FLEAS…
Enough Sleep jokes… Who would you rather have Billy Martin??
I get that the Yanks are not hitting but how is that Torres Fault. Any manager in this league does not get this team to the playoffs…
Thanks
not to be cheesy -but lets win this one for roger. this can’t be the way he goes out
Clemens cannot put anyone away. Get him out of there now. It is going to be 4-0 in a matter of two swings… this sucks.
Where did the second half Yankees go and why did they replace them with this crap?
Just frustrating to watch 10 million dollar players play to the level of a college team. I am on Big Stein’s side, these guys are over paid and do not earn their money when it counts….
I think it is safe to say that this is the LAST TIME WE EVER SEE ROGER CLEMENS IN A YANKEES’ UNIFORM
$20+ million… 2+ Innings. Nice. Good Effort.
OK francise, bake us a Yankee Classic
and the season rests on the shoulders of a 21 year old rookie
Passsing the torch baby
let’s see if hughes can be the hero today
Joe Torre has learned from Game 1.
This is a GREAT SYMBOLISM OF THE PASSING OF THE OLD AND THE COMING OF THE NEW.
Phil Hughes is going to be amazing.
well there Mr. Hughes, here’s your chance to be a hero!!!
jfw,
I’m saving the Goose for dessert.
But here is the storyline tomorrow… Franchise pitches gem, but Yankees bats unable to bail out the future.
C’mon Phil…..
The Rocket is gone, we will pitch by committee, and we have to deal with another sinkerball pitcher. This does not look good. The good news is A-Rod is out of the slump, the bad news is so is travis hafner
…or any uniform, Paulie.
Hmm Hughes in the game in the 3rd inning. I said they should have just started him.
I give you that Clemens didn’t have his best stuff, but booing him?
That could be the last time he pitches in the major leagues and they boo him?
That’s the purist in me getting really ticked off.
Still, how fitting is it that this game is now riding on the shoulders of a 21-year-old rookie?
LET’S GO PHIL!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
The people who want the Yankees to win the most are the people on the field. They need our support. Down 0-2 is nothing. I can think of so many situations where I thought we were going to lose and they prove me wrong.
I think it’s safe to say that that is the last we time we see Roger Clemens in any uniform.
Good luck Phil, please spin us a gem!!
Ya think Torre’s a little concerned?
BYE BYE ROCKET…GO MAKE ANOTHER PHONE COMMERCIAL…
“Honey, you were right. I should have hit the senior’s tour. Honey? Honey?….Guys, I dropped the call again!”
Really talk about passing the baton…comon Hughes!
I think this is the last time Roger Clemens pitches in a major league game. The torch is passed to Phil Hughes.
AND THERE YOU GO, JAWN, YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT WHO’S GONNA TAKE THAT SPAWT IN THE ROTATION
seriously, how fat is tony gwynn?
At least he wasnt stubborn enough to want to stay in. Kevin Brown would have left after the two run homer.
Wow, it is truly, the television does add 300 pounds to you. Just look at Tony Gwynn
Rebecca – I don’t think they booed Clemens. Think they were booing the decision.
Dynasty is ovah!!!!!
Did I just hear the crowd Boo Clemens?
How dare they. He gave all he had, it wasn’t good enough, but dammit, he gave all he had left. And they boo.
What a shock – Clemens now has his usual “I sucked because I was hurt” excuse.
I wish just once he would just say “I didn’t have it tonight,” instead of setting everything up so that he could blame his Wellsesque performance on another “injury.”
THE FUTURE IS NOW!
GO YANKS!
so I guess Hughes is more reliable than Mussina? wow!
Meanwhile, I’m still muting the listening to music as much as possible, to avoid the TBS ads, and some of the moronic analysis. What’s playing right now?
You Can Make It If You Try by Sly and the Family Stone.
Not only is it on Pete’s iPod, it’s as good a slogan as we’ve got for the next seven innings.
Kinda symbolic…no matter what happens here.
The old guard of the Yankees giving way to the new future of the Yankees.
That makes me sad, and I mean that in the most honest sensitive way possible. We’ve seen the last of the Rockets red glare. Vaya con Dios my friend.
Rocket handing off the baton to Phil Franchise. That is fitting symbolsim, I hope. Win or lose, this team needs to focus on prime-aged players with talent and upside reather than chasing the elusive heroes from season’s ago.
Anyone remember? “of all the dramatic things i have evah seen” Roger Clemens is in George’s box”
Yeah, wish Clemens had better cell phone service.
finally a young arm whats a matter torre couldnt reach? gibson?
Bring in Joba for 3 today
Joe Mama postive thinking I like that!!
You know what, it is a good thing……
I do not want to hear this whole old warriors BS, including the lousy performance of Posada and Jeter and …….
Now we will either win or lose with the future (Hughes, Job) and I am OK with whatever the outcome. Still, Hughes will come big and we will win this game. Hopefully A-Rod and Mo make the difference as well.
Go Yankes.
I will not rip on Jeter and Jorge, but I will rip on Clemens. They paid him this ridicilous amount of money, and he doesnt come close to coming through. Now its on the rookie to save the season. If he wasnt ok, dont take the freaking mound in the 1st place. Jeez. Its David Wells from Game 5 in 2003 all over again. If you are gonna suck and leave after 2, you dont get credit for being tough.
Anyone who would boo Clemens walking off the field for the last time in a Yankee uniform is a complete and classless idiot. They ought to be ashmed of themselves. Clemens gave 110% every time out and was arguably the greatest ever.
Paulie….you don’t think that Waldman can convince Cashman to resign him ?
Clemens is a warrior…even if he is overpaid. Give him his due.
C’mon Phil…LET’s GO YANKS!
lets go Phil!!!!!!!! nice curve ball!!!
ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!!!!! NOW A WILD PITCH?
Whose playing catcher for the Yankees?
2 out rbi time
c’mon Phil, keep em in this one…
BBFan I agree, I’m sick and tired of after every playoff loss Jeter saying this isn’t the same team.
I think those boos were at Torre for taking Clemens out of the game. He did get a strikeout on his last pitch.
And who says Clemens is done in a Yankee uniform? This season aint over yet.
Why is a guy a warrior when he was clearly injured from the first pitch. If you cant pitch, dont, it hurt the team.
good for Mussina, sticking up for Torre!
good thing Torre got Hughes in Game 1, hopefully the playoff jitters were done away with in CLE.
now how good does Torre look?
How many people thought in 2003 game 7 against the Sox that we would find a way to win. I know I did
Where has all that confidence gone
Come on everyone, the Yanks are gonna find a way
does phil look like leonardo decaprio?
He sorta does to me.. I loved phil hughes in blood diamond… is this the sequel??? blood diamond 2 – win or die on the baseball field
ugh
It was a fast ball that bounced in front of the plate.
I dont understand the criticism of Roger. He came back and provided us with a stability to our rotation before Hughes came back and Kennedy was ready. If it werent for Roger we would have 2 months worth of Kei Igawa or Chase Wright or Jeff Karstens pitching and I for one would rather have paid the money to Roger since for the Yanks it is just money rather than giving up prospects in a trade to save our season. It was worth it no matter how you look at it.
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if you go to a natural history museum…..where is Hafner on the evolutionary chart ? He looks just beyond Cro-magnan.
“I think it’s safe to say that that is the last we time we see Roger Clemens in any uniform.”
I do not think so.
He will show up with Astros next mid season.
Thats 12 two-out runs scored during this series for the Indians.
Sometimes the breaks just don’t go your way. Phil beat him bad with that fastball, but left it up where he could get a hit anyway.
oh man, shades of the 2003 ALCS game 7?
12 2 out RBIs in 2.3 games for the Indians…
You have to give them credit at some point.
It still only 3 runs.
How many two-out hits is that for the Indians? Like a zillion?
By the way, what a bunch of losers our offense is. Jorge and Derek both with DP’s down in the game that might end our season. Nothing short of disgusting.
myrtlebeachfan you said it perfectly
Keep it at 3 for four more inings Phil and they will win this thing.
Jonathon, yes only 3 runs, but in playoff baseball it feels like 18
I’ve got that same familiar sick feeling in my gut the last several years
One difference, we were facing a stud in Pedro. today we are facing Jake f’in westbrook.
Hughes’ velocity is up to the low 90’s
Indians have no pressure on them, the Yankees have the weight of the world (and now add the Boss comments). It shows in how they play.
9-19 2 outs runners in scoring position. That is why Yanks are losing the series
1-24 (or something like that) with runners on base does not help either
enough is enough, i want santana and i want him now
The Yankee bats better wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tampa….he was 6-6 with a 4+ ERA ? That is stabilising for $1m per start ? Chacon and Small….those guys stabilised for the league minimum……
Okay now we do it. I think.
Embarrassing way to go out for Roger and the Yankees. Swept. See you at the induction ceremony Rocket. Tell me he won’t be thinking about tonight as he walks to the podium.
Downright pathetic.
Turns out the Yankees of April and May were the Yankees of October.
Hughes has got a little zip on the fastball — not pre-injury, zip, but still. Let’s see what the bats can do.
Don’t worry guys, that was just first inning jitters for Phil.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Let’s like, not hit into a double play this inning? LET’S PUT A BIG INNING UP THERE!
GET MEN ON AND BRING THEM ROUND TO SCORE!
that’s the type series the Yankees are having..a Yankees’ fan can’t even catch the toss from Damon after the final out.
Mark it down…
Yankees win tonight 9-4
I will tip my hat to Roger, he didn’t come back b/c he needed the money, that’s for sure. he was man enough to admit he wasn’t right on the mound in order to NOT hurt the team…..the Yankees needed Roger more than Roger needed the Yankees, let’s not forget that…..and the Yankees have the money, they offered it, and he took it – so what did you really expect, perfection from a 45-yr old? I don’t even think the Yankees front office expected that or even close to it. SO MO, SHUT UP!
They need to put something together right now.
It does seem like a lot, especially the way the bats have been going.
But things looked bleak in Game 7 of 2003 ALCS…
You gotta think that the Yankees will break out of the funk…you just hope it happens soon.
Luigi 27 in ‘07
October 7th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
enough is enough, i want santana and i want him now
Man, you sound like a spoiled brat of a fan…. we’ve lost perspective as a fan base, IMO
So Mattingly is feeling confident the job is his if Joe goes?
Let’s trade Johnny Damon and Wilson Bentamit for Johana Santana. Do it now, Cashman..
If the Yankees do not make the playoffs in ‘08, tonight could be the last playoff game in the history of Yankee Stadium. Enjoy it.
I think we’ll find a way. in ‘03 we were facing Pedro, and I thought we’d chip away. Tonight we’re facing Westbrook. Come on guys!!!! Swing the bats!!!!!
Okay, I know know I sound like a cheerleader and an idiot repeating annoying cliches but their is still time left. THey need to get a few runs and hold the Indians right here.
Willis: Can I have some of whatever you’re smoking?
I think someone should track the IP’s of these red sox trolls, track down their addresses, and travel to their homes. Just to punch them square in the face. Go find your own places to gloat about your team. We don’t give a damn about what you have to say. Let us watch our team with dignity and go somewhere else.
Why would Mattingly want this job?
we need something weird to happen, to shift the momentum.
a bloop, maybe an infield single, a walk SOMETHING. otherwise we’ll go quietly
Only thing I worry about with Hughes is Posada catching him.
Roger Clemens! Is in George’s box! And Roger Clemens is coming back! Oh my goodness gracious! Of all the dramatic things … of all the dramatic things I ever seen … “
We just need one big hit to open up the flood gates.
Key inning to at least scratch out one run.
no, our problem is starting pitching, he is the best starting pitcher in the majors and he is available, we have the resources to get him, get it done cashmoney
Darrin
Just watch and see… Yankees win tonight 9-4
Now Posada’s the onky one hitless
pointless for matsui to get on base, since all they do is hit into double plays
great effort by the japanese import, bad hammy and all
So TBS said Clemens left with a hamstring? If that is the case, he should have never been out there because he wasn’t healed. Torre started a 45 year old man with borderline stuff over a young healthy pitcher (Hughes). Unreal.
Now, please hit the snot out of Jake Westbrook.
Great hustle by Hideki.
That could be the spark
I hope to G-d it is.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Alright, I’ll take it. Another lead off hit.
Cano…. if you’re gonna hit into a double play, have the good sense to strike out.
Hats off to Roger, he did help save our season.
Matsui singles!
Now lets NOT GIDP!!!!!!
Westbrook can be had…let’s get something cookin’
what a stat – no consecutive hits!!
hit n run? on 2-1
TBS hasn’t gotten anything right all series why would we believe them when they say he left with a hamstring. They thought Matsui had a bad hamstring and it was his knee.
BX 12
Yes that stabilized it because we werent getting anything close to that with Igawa and Wright and Clippard and the rest of the nothings we were throwing out there to start the season. Until Hughes came back and Kennedy took over, we really needed Roger.
BTW here comes the DP from Robbie.
Good eye Robbie…let’s go
Roster question, if there is a game tomorrow can Roger be put on the “DL” and Ian Kennedy added to the roster?
no way Mattingly the manager…..I would think they’d give Girardi a shot before Mattingly…Girardi is proven, he did a great job in FLA and he won the WS as a Yankees. Don never won squat!
“I will not rip on Jeter and Jorge, but I will rip on Clemens.”
Why not?
Both Jeter and Jorge stunk up this series, more than Roger.
If we lose this game and the series it is abolutely because of these two guys up until now. Why can’t they be held accountable?
As Jennifer stated earlier, Jeter (and Posada too) says this is not the same team and that is why we lost. Is he not part of the losing? May be he should realize that it is the Paulis, Bernies, Conies that won those glorious WS. Where is his leadership?
Having said that, this game is not over. Hughes will come through, offense will score runs and we will win a nail biter.
Ah, there it is,the “without New York or Boston, baseball will suffer. Surprised it took until Sunday 4:45 (AZ time)
…Well, no DP. Good running by Matsui.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Wow, no DP! Thats like a grand slam for this offense!!
BB Fan…when it’s true…it’s true.
I would rather Roger next year than Mussina.
jeter and posada have more than earned their right to throw up a stinker in a series, its guys like a-rod and cano that need to pick it up
My nickname for Melky is “Black Hole”
Terrible 3-1 swing by Cano. “working the count” isn’t his deal. He usually does his damage on the first or second pitch.
Sawks fans act like the jilted lovers that they are.
If it burns that Roger loves us more than you, it should
Roger will remember 2-hitting the Sawks, not once, but twice at the end of the year. How fitting, his last regular season game will go down as a 2-hit victory of the sawks in Fenway.
Stick that in your curse.
Boy it’s be nice to straighten some of those out
Matsui!!! Running for Torre’s job tonight LOL
It has two meanings….Defensively hear sucks in every ball close to him and secondly he is an offensive black hole. What a dumb decision by Cleveland. There was no need to try for third and the first break for the Yanks in the entire series.
We’ll take it. Don’t know why Martinez got greedy with a 3-run lead.
Breaks are starting to come. Matsui beats out two base running plays.
wow, that’s the best luck we’ve had since 1st inning of Game 1!!!!
turning point?????
that’s the break now take advantadge of it Damon/Jeter.
Nice. FInally a break. Now Damon, Jeter. MUST SCORE HERE.
A 4 inch hit. I’ll take it!
Safe to say, that was the dumbest decision by both Matsui and Martinez. thankfully it went our way
send melky
The Melkman delivers!
this is what i’m talking about. infield hit. infield hit.
come on johnny!!
brilliant now its time for the dp or k that was a massive shot
Could that be the break…
need at least 1 run here
Maybe it’s the grey goose on top of the tequila, but I think we have a ballgame here.
Melky with the baby bunt!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Tampa…
rather Roger than Mussina ?
I would rather neither ever picked up a glove outside of their backyard again…
Petitte, Wang, Hughes, Kennedy, Joba next year
That wasnt a 4 foot hit by the way, it will be considered a fielder’s choice with no error.
oh great damon another over achiever lol
No DPs!!
Just get us on the board Damon/Jeter.
OMG, don’t let this opportunity slip away! make him throw your pitch!!!
JOHNNY DAMON!
YES!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Chip away, chip away
JOHNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I said 4 inches not 4 feet. I don’t care if it was a hit as long as it wasn’t an out.
Ground ball had eyes, now your turn Captain. You are due!
Here’s Johnny!
double steal
Are the Yankee gods awakening? Lets give it to them!
Nice Damon.
Alright, I’m making the call: “Bong Hits for Jeter”.
Go ahead bashers.. Bash matsuis effort there… Hurt yet important.
Yesssssssssssss…
Seeing eye single. I’ll take it. Thank you Vic Martinez
“Let us watch our team with dignity and go somewhere else.”
This is for every Federline Jackass in a Yankees cap worldwide:
You have no dignity. A Yankees cap is a fashion accessory, not the mark of a sports fan. Good bye and good riddance to the most over-hyped franchise in sports history.
Enjoy the football season NY. Oh, wait…
Roger did have an hamstring tear.
From yesterday’s press confeence, it’s clear that he took a pain injection today. That’s not uncommon in professional sports. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Also, you can look great in warm ups or batting practice and then misfire once the game starts – the opposite also happens.
BX 12
You may be expecting a lot to hope that Joba, Hughes and Kennedy to go an entire season what with pitch counts, inning counts, worries about twinges in arms, elbows, and shoulders, not to mention all the other possibilities that happen during the season. I would love to have Roger as a backup or maybe even a 6th starter to take pressure off the young guys.
Alright, a run on three ground balls and a bonehead play.
Here we go on the board with the first run.
It is only the beginning.
We will drop the hammer on them.
We will win.
ALLLLLLLLLLRIGHT!!!!!! The yanks look like the yanks tonight. Jeter owes us.
please jeter get hit by the pitch because you are useless.i think hes hurt
Try the double steal…
ok Captain Clutch, here’s your chance baby!!!
YOU’LL GET REWARDED TONITE IF YOU COME THRU!
gotta double steal..westbrook is on the verge of cracking. Need to add the pressure with the big boys on deck
I guess I spoke too early.
I did not realize the DP Jeter is batting.
DJ = DP
SON OF A BITCH!
WOW. 2for2.
Jeter needs to be benched.
He NEEDS TO BE BENCHED RIGHT NOW
He is HURTING THIS TEAM
THANKS ALOT CAP
We scored a run, we’ll score more.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
well, guess I won’t have to “perform” tonite!
Wow there is Capt Intangibles for you, maybe he will get the same crap A-Rod is gonna get.
ugh
Oh my god Jeter…..looking totally like captain rally killer tonight =(
This team blows!
wow…
gawd awful
All right, that’s one. Let’s put up a crooked number next time Go Phil!
Phil can make up for that with a 1-2-3 ining so that they can get back out there.
Wrapping it up from Fenway 26
Dane Cook says hi… Red Sox puke
ANOTHER ground into double play!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK, it’s final. Jeter wants Torre fired.
Cap, you’re really honoring Mr. Torre!
is this real?
why doesn’t he wait for his pitch?
they obviously had Westbrook on the ropes there…..
If they lose, Peter will still focus on Arod’s failings.
Including the postseason, how many DPs has Jeter hit into ? He has absolutely killed us with that ALL YEAR ! ;-(
hes useless this series frankly im tired of jeter been living off his rep
DJ will redeem himself. He still is clutch. Come on PH show us what your made of.
I wonder if the Yankees lose this game if Jeter is going have to go through the same things A. Rod has
That was awful…just awful
ok. first 3rd of this game is over and it basically sucked.
wake up guys
This calls for a Johnnie Walker Black …..neat. Got to get into a punishment mode. By the end of the game, it’s better not to know.
wow.. jeter is having an awful game.. an “error” and 2 DP’s.. when is capt clutch, mr november gonna show up??
Why — please tell me why — aren’t the Yankees running at all to avoid the DP?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When the time comes for blame, look no further than Jeter. So far tonight he made a lackluster play to 1st that led to a run, then he kills to rallies by grounding into two double plays.
Here comes the back breaker, Cleveland will score at least 2 runs this inning with a solo homer and a manufactured run.
Jeter walks on water!
He can do nothing wrong.
So, wait…are we still supposed to be cranky about ARod, or can we be cranky about Jeter now?
Is that 1 DP each inning?
Did Torre put a rule in that says if you take pitches, you will be fined?
They should have had 5 runs that inning. Westbrook is on the ropes but another DP…Someone should tell Jeter and Posada, a strikeout at least gives us another shot… DP = Momentum/Inning Killer……………..
Joe Torre needs to go up to Jeter, grab him by the collar, square up and punch him right on the nose.
No excuse for that!
3 double play balls, 3 innings.
Could this team phone it in any more?
its what happens when you stay out every night partying till 4am its time for jeter to mature or move on
Arod Hits a Single; Idiot Announcers: And here come the Yankees.
Arod Drives in a Run; Idiot Announcers: And here come the Yankees.
What the hell was MLB thinking giving TBS these games? They are making me want to here Kay, Sterling, McCarver, Buck, Steiner….
These guys are terrible.
(Way to go Captain Intangibles. Hit into a few more Double Plays – Your intangibles are good for at least 3 runs in spite of them).
Jeter is the goat, as is Torre (Mientkiewicz would’ve made that play on jeter’s throw, and stringing up Posada Giambi and Matsui in a row against a DP pitcher is the definition of stupid).
“Good bye and good riddance to the most over-hyped franchise in sports history.”
I mean you can say what you want, be a loser, hang out at a Yankees Blog on a Holiday Sunday night, but at least get your facts straight.
You are either 12 or uneducated?
Does Torre have a damn pulse??? STEAL, BUNT, DO SOMETHING.
boy if they could get to tommorrow doesnt byrd scare you?Geez boston will sleep through their series with them and still win in 5
Anybody thonks now it’s a good idea if Jeter starts bunting with men on?
That said I still have tremendous faith. If we win this game now the Indians won’t recover; that’s the nature of a short series.
How many full counts are tha Yankee pitchers going to get to today
Tampa…
in what universe does Clemens return as a #5 starter at $1m per start ? He CANNOT pitch anymore….he is done grabbing every last dime he can.
jeter is still my hero
This is usually when the starting corps deals up a lead-off walk. Right after the O brings it a run closer.
no he sits their loking like buddha.thinking about the old days when he took the short bus to school
2 double play balls for Jeter thru 3? is anyone in the dugout talking to him even though he’s the captain?
Good K Phil Franchise
I’m thinking postively. We can replace Roger on the roster with Ian Kennedy because Roger is hurt.
Atta boy Phil! (Nice fastball tonite, not enuf bite on the curveball yet.)
21 GDP for Jeter This Season…most of his career ( old “high” was 19 in 2004 )
Jeter is going to come through later in the game and all will be forgotten
Derek Jeter wants to see Torre fired.
Nice to see the K from Phil.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
John and Suzyn are talking like the game is alreasy over. “Hughes is getting experience for next year”.
Or, Hughes is getting experience for the next SERIES.
Ron Hall…you are correct. Red Sox cannot be stopped by probably anyone but the Yanks…the funny thing is that if the Yanks get out of this round they could go on….does anyone think they would not hit vs. Boston ?
“DJ will redeem himself. He still is clutch.”
Keep dreaming.
It is some one else, other than Jeter and Posada, who has to save this game in addition to Hughes.
“hes useless this series frankly im tired of jeter been living off his rep”
You are absolutely correct, nothing to take away his past success.
if jeter gets up with a man on first again and torre doesnt hit and run.george shouldnt even wait for the end of the game should fire him like they introduced roger
Chofo,
duh! he should be bunting, he tried in the 1st inning, but then abandoned the bunt b/c of the count…
will he get the sign again? he freakin better!
Thank you phil. It is getting late real early to get some off Westbrook. Wedge will be going to those tough Rafael guys and Lewis in the 6th inning.
Hughes and Joba are going to be something special nxt year
IMAGINE AROD MADE THE ERROR IN THE 1ST AND THEN GROUNDED INTO NOT ONLY 1 DP BUT A 2ND ONE THAT KILLED A RALLY??
OH JETER DID IT? NO BIGGIE, HES OUR CAPTAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HEY PETE, NOT EVEN ONE MENTION OF HOW JETER HAS KILLED US TOIGHT?? WHY NOT??
TYPICAL NY MEDIA!!!
Hi folks. I’m here. Let’s win this thing!!!!
Rebecca, still optimistic?
IMAGINE AROD MADE THE ERROR IN THE 1ST AND THEN GROUNDED INTO NOT ONLY 1 DP BUT A 2ND ONE THAT KILLED A RALLY??
OH JETER DID IT? NO BIGGIE, HES OUR CAPTAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HEY PETE, NOT EVEN ONE MENTION OF HOW JETER HAS KILLED US TONIGHT?? WHY NOT??
TYPICAL NY MEDIA!!!
One more Hughes…let’s get the bats back out there
Wonder if Mike So would like to take on the yankees gig?
JT…when you are right, you are right
He needs to get this out here
Jeter has blackmail on all of the ny sportswriters, that’s why he doesn’t get the crap that the others do around here.
P.H. IS coming through !!!
Ya know Derek, I remember when you had a hot bat and always delivered in the clutch. Always a home run at Trump Tower. What happened ?
that was an excellent pitch, 94 mph right on the corner
small schools
Do you remember the 2005 NLCS
The Astros had the Cardinals beaten in Game 5 at home until Lidge gave up an absolute bomb to Pujols to lose the game for the Astros. There wasnt a person in the world who didnt think the Cards were going to win Games 6 and 7 at home and win the series but lo and behold the Astros came back and won Game 6 rather easily if I remember correctly to send Houston to their only ever WS appearance. So momentum really has very little to do with winning and losing.
lets ignore the troll(s)
JT has a point.
Phil had everything working against Sizemore and still goes to a full count.
im so tired of babying jeter.Hes a jackass,Hes mad because arod said hes a better player then jeter?hell arods 2 jeters jeter should kiss his ass he let him stay at short
Lets not get carried away here
Jeter’s had a bad night and he`s overrated especially by the media and he`s not as good as A-Rod but he`s still a future HoF’er
Great job by Hughes now lets get some more runs
PHIL FRANCHISE!!!!!!
LET’S WIN THIS!
PHIL!!!!!!!!!!
oh yeah!!! Philsie! lookin good!
Nice job Phil!
HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEESSSSS
Win lose or draw, this kid is pitching a hell of a game.
Great battle, but Hughes comes through…
Let’s Go Yankees!
Joba and Phil in the rotation next year will be great.
Clay: YOU KNOW IT!
GREAT INNING FOR PHIL! LET’S GO YANKEES!
at least joe decided that hughes couldnt start a game. he wasnt worthy but he apparently can pitch in the biggest spot of the year. also if joe had a month to get ready would he then have gotten the rotation right? im just wondering how much time he needs
The kid is showing some cojones.
That was a battle won by a very poised and in-command Phil Hughes. I hoe we aren’t left wondering “what if” Torre gave him the start.
This is where the Yanks take the lead
If If If If If If If If If If….
Keep saying it like a mantra. This game and season are over.
JT, you definitely have a point. I think Jeter’s presence is so dominant in the clubhouse that if a member of the media speaks out against him, then that individual will be frozen out.
He’s a great player but not immune to criticism when warranted.
crooked number. right now.
i predict an arod home run
9-4 Yankees, just watch
Wrapping,
Wrong address. Try somewhere else.
Does anyone else agree that if they get out of this series everything changes going forward. There is no doubt that the bats would hit vs. Sox and any Rockies or D’Backs pitcher….they just need to get this series to a Game 5.
Time for the Yankees to BREAK OUT THE BIG BATS
Abreu works a walk, A. Rod 2-run bomb…
LET’S GO YANKEES!
“Free the bats”
Where is SJ tonight? He must be off searching for that elusive Post Season Offense (TM). It’s down there near the Fountain of Youth.
ok follow this plot line, team way out of it, no chance, relying on old guys, counted out. Then young pitching takes over, team transforms from old jalopee to new sleek sports car. That’s not just the story of this season, but also of this team in this series. Keep the faith!
You’d think he’d be celebrating with red soxs fans on a red sox site?
I’m multitasking.
There he goes again. Popping out
We’ve had 3 double plays in 3 innings. That’s a whole inning of outs we’ve given them.
Not good. Hughes looks like he’s going to hold up. We just need a break out inning with the bats.
- KMT
I love how they mute the crowd mic at Yankee Stadium. Yet when they were at the Jake they put the mic right next to the drum.
Great at bat there
WHY? why do they keep doing that? I just don’t get it.
this appears to be a wasted inning so far.
THat was the first reall bad pitch by Westbrook tonight and Arod just missed it.
Ugh, two quick outs, not good
Does anyone think that Long looks a little bit like Cory Lidle?
A-Rod is anti-clutch. He’s a second rate clown when it counts.
Not that time, but they’ve both got another two ABs at least!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
That was fairly quick
no if you read this website mental midgets think hughes should start out in the minors next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the level of baseball knowledge from these retards is laughable..
Hughes turned 21 a few months ago.. he has the chance to be a star regardless of what he does tonight..
3 double plays are killing them.. The hit on the Jeter play is a joke.. Jeter has killed them tonight and done nothing this series.
NO ONE ON THE TEAM HAS DONE ANYTHING NO ONE.
JORGE NUMEROUS dp’S..
At least no DP this inning
Kevin Long’s getting his 15 minutes of fame. Enjoy it while it lasts because next year it’ll be back to 9 hour bus rides in the minors.
Yeah he does, someone put a side by side up of them. It is very erie.
What popping your pimples and telling your mom it’s not a school night?
I’m not killing A. Rod but not a very good AB…
Westbrook kinda struggling with control…maybe take a pitch or two…
Doesn’t matter…they’ll find a way to break through
Roger, you might wanna check A-Rod’s ninth inning numbers this year.
Who said the trolls weren’t here?
Yanks are 7 outs away from Perez… Better get thier butts in gear.
Still no hits for Posada….
It is amazing to me, that on a team with so many high priced veterans, (several with multiple rings) it is a pair of 21 year olds who are giving us any hope of advancing. If this team folds, Torre should not be alone in being shown the door. I would have more confidence in the Trenton Thunder winning this series. What happened to the Team that expected to win? Did it retire with Paul Oneill and Scott Brosius?
Something’s wrong when this lineup can’t spank Jake Westbrook. Sabathia and Carmona? Sure, give ‘em a pass for going meekly to those guys… but Jake f-ing Westbrook? Wake up!!!
Posasda:(
If this team can come from behind like they did after the 21-29 start, they can come back not only in this game with 5 innings to go, but also in this series. Lets GO.
so far joes “guys” are letting him down.
We’ll get them.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
This reminds me too much of game 7 2004 ALCS, when D-Lowe sank the Yankees hopes
Westbrookes sinker is working well
If someone was on base that would have been a perfect double play ball for Jorge. Kills me.
Hooooo boy…
Is it me or does posada look so lost at the plate…swinging at ball four everytime…why does he decide to go into a bad slump in the playoffs?
Another big inning from Mr. April, er, I mean Arod…
Roll over another grounder, Jorge.
Hey guys, this is the man you’re supposed to hit. You’ve aleady proven you can’t hit their bullpen.
How many outside sinkers are they going to try to pull tonight??
It’s like they always forget how to play ball when the playoffs get here. Maybe they’re all right, they’ve just got too many bad habits under Torre.
well, at least we’re not Cubs fans……I feel a whole lot better now…finding it hard to be optimistic.
my dad isn’t even watching the game, he is so pissed.
Who looks worse? Jeter, Jorge, A-Rod, or Matsui?
That’s a good question, how DID Fred Flinstone afford a rock necklace?
BTW, my dad doesn’t live with me, he is the reason that I became a Yankees fan….he said he’s too frustrated to be in more pain, he didn’t want to have a heart attack tonite!
We have two more innings to go ahead.
That’s it.
Before we get into their bullpen.
Yanks go down meekly.
Shouldn’t Joe’s guys be playing to keep their favorite manager…? Doesn’t look like it so far.
I feel bad for Cory Lidle. I will never forget when that happened last year. I felt even worse because if this pathetic team hadnt mailed in Game 4 last year the way they are mailing in this entire series, Cory might still be alive. You would think they might remember their performance and try to do something different this time around but apparently not.
pathetic !
Is there any difference between this October and last October ? This lineup is loaded top to bottom and everyone goes cold at the same time ?
Kenny Rogers, Westbrook….are you kidding me
Willis,
I would say it’s a tie between jorge and jeter.
willis – that’s easy…Jorge is batting .000 this series.
All the others at least have a hit and are batting in the 0.100’s.
YANKS OF 96, TOLD TO TAKE 3-1 PITCHES AND WALK
YANKS OF 07, SWING AWAY BOYS, WE ARE STILL FRIENDS NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS
TORRE TIME IS UP, SEE YA
POSADA, SIGN ELSEWHERE PLEASE…WHAT I WOULD DO FOR A CATCHER WHO HITS 270 BATTING 8TH OR 9TH AND CALLS A GREAT GAME!!
Yanks pull this one out in the 8th / 9th inning…..Hughes better be slotted into the rotation as the Yanks play into the next round……NO MOOSE, please….
Man, i love jeter just as much as the next guy, but boy is he killing me tonight.
God i hope they win. they really need to put something together soon.
Contact hitters should work the count. Power hitters need to swing whenever they get a pitch they can handle. Westbrook is known for throwing first pitch fastball for strikes so it’s not as bad an approach as some of you may think.
Matsui…Posada is so-so, Arod only in the post season. Jeter, worst post seaon he has had.
Willis
We ought to create a name for the 4 of them together for their overall patheticness…I nominate:
Alordeketer
Ahh, there’s SJ. “Meekly” in the fourth inning. And don’t kid yourself. That’s just the way he wants it.
great! body in front of the ball??
Cano, what did you do there!? Arghhh
GET IN FRONT OF THE BALL!!!!!!!!
let’s trade cano this offseason too – bring back Mario Duncan or Pat Kelly
That was a gutless play by Robby.
Robbie…get in FRONT of the ball and block it with your body. They teach that in Little League.
Sterling still whining about bugs…
“Never seen anything like it, I would have taken my team off the field, blah, blah, blah….ANYWAY…”
Come on Robbie. That’s BS. Get in front of that ball!
Robbie Robbie Robbie..
inexcusable error by Cano. You HAVE to get your body in front of that ball and block it. Horsesh!t like that doesn’t show up in zone ratings. Gutless defense.
It didn’t even seem that Cano cared. Get a heart!
The only thing that’s good to come out from this game so far tonight is Phil Hughes looking very good so far.
Westbrook, despite being a dog has made pitches tonight. He left a couple up in hte fourth despite the lack of results. I predict a breakthrough from the bottom of the order.
Is the stadium crowd quiet? Seems like Cleveland was loud in the whole game.
How come there isn’t a lot of noise…?
This team can’t improve their pitching drastically so how about improving their defense? Its really terrible. Move Jeter and get someone who can actually play short
TBS had a stat up on Yanks 4-5-6 hitters – now 2 for 25 with 0 rbi.
Am curious whether any of this performance comes up in team meetings when discussing contract values for Posada and Arod.
Posada’s only positive for this team in the playoffs is a bloop double against Pedro.
Man, do we really have any postseason heroes other than El Duque, Coney, Jeter and Leyritz?
See you all in 2008 – I’m done.
Hughes looks like he was well prepared and in the ZONE
I wonder how much foot Tony Gwynn has eaten up to this point in the game?
Is Joe packing up his office yet? Time to get started…
Maybe there is a psychologist who can explain why the whole Yankee team goes into a collective swoon every October, but it baffles a mere mortal like me…
All this talent and it just goes dead at the drop of a hat year-after-year. Amazing…
Hughes is dealing.
remember joe had over a week to get things ready. he decided to not go after boston and yet he decided phil wasnt worthy of a start.
Man, Roger is looking good. Oh wait, that’s the other Rocket.
Hughes.
Whoa.
Y’all still think he needs more time in the minors?
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Hughes is pitching like a STUD!! Is there any doubt he will be a front end starter next year.
Another K!
Phil Hughes looks dominating. At least we won’t be short for pitching talent next year.
Way to get 4 outs there Franchise! Now can we string some line drives (not ground balls) together?
Please Westbrook has not made pitches. The Yankees have let him off the hook. Do not give this guy credit!
Pete, after the Yanks pull this one out, you’re gonna love the Springsteen interview on Sixty Minutes!
Here’s a question…if the Indians maintain this lead…will Wedge use Borowski in the 9th or stay with Betancourt/Perez/Jensen?
What is with people giving up with 5 more innings left??? The team has fed off strong pitching perfomances in some big games this year and they’ll come out of this. Step away from the ledge until the final out.
Pat Kelly? Why not Steve Sax, or better yet Knoblach? Knobby was part of 3 world champion teams and hit a big Post Season Home Run.
I love how Phil is giving them a second start, but they need to do it in the 5th or 6th. I wonder if Wedge is going to use Borowski if it is a rulebook Save Situation. He is the Closer afterall.
SJ do you still think Phillip will need another year in AAA. I know he needs to work on his change, but it will happen here.
I predict:
Hughes holds ‘em til thru 7. 3-1 Tribe.
Ronin Tynen sings between the innings. Yanks score 2 miracles.
Joba and Mo hold ‘em down.
Suddenly a squirrel appears down the right field foul pole.
ARod smokes one.
See ya tomorrow with Wang.
Peter reports, *The crowd is tremendous, by the way.*
Thanks Peter! You wouldn’t know it from watching the broadcast.
Here is my solution to the offensive woes. Let the pitcher bat and then bat him 8th. That will fix everything for us.
I’m praying for Borowski.
Pete – I just wanted to post before things get really crazy around here. It’s been wonderful having this blog to go to all eeason – when things were awful and when the team was on a roll in the second half. As a fan, it’s really hard to see the season end; I’m not sure I’m ever ready for it to be over. But I want to thank you for making this a great year to be a fan. Hope to read more from you in the off-season.
Come on, even Phil’s pitching to save Joe’s job. What about the bats???
GIAMBI BOMB.
Giambi better not try to pull here. How about left field Jason?
WOW THE WHINERS AND QUITERS ARE OUT IN FORCE..
15 OUTS TO GO AND THEY ARE GIVING UP. DO US A FAVOR AND TURN off the tv and stop posting..
yeah start hughes in AAA next yr. sounds like a smart move from some moron.
Franchise is doing his part – will the offense wake up?
If there ever was a time for a Giambi bunt to third base…
Apparently the ump wants a new yankees manager too.
i meant BOMBS
These at-bats are putrid.
Nice at bat Giambi
Damn, that’s an awful swing.
they are making Westbrook look awesome….WTF?
Carl Willis – is he Ed Whitson’s long lost brother?
Matsui!
Wow, Porn Addict got another hit. I am in shock.
that’s what I’m talkin’ about,
If cano GIDP, im turning off the tv
Big surprise. Matsui among the big producers tonight.
who in the world is suggesting that Hughes start in AAA next season?
Come on Cano….make up for your error
C’mon Cano, take the outside pitch the other way.
I sure hope Phil and Joba stay healthy all next year… No matter what else happens to change the makeup of this team in the offseason, at least watching those guys make a full season’s worth of starts will be worth tuning in next year!
CANO!!!!!!
Yes! Meekly!!
there we go
Just like that.
YEAH ROBBY!!!
WHOO!!!
THAT’S TWO HITS IN A ROW!
LET’S GO YANKEES! MAKE IT THREE HITS IN A ROW!
Hey, thats 2 bhits in a row
would you believe, two hits in a row.
2 HITS IN A ROW!!!!!!!!!!!!! let’s see ‘em hit into a double play now.
Just for those who dont know, because Hideki’s wife stays in Japan throughout the season, he has a huge collection of porn. It has been mentioned in the media a few times. I only wish it was A-Rod. Can you imagine the nicknames then?
ROBBIE! You are now excused for your mistake in the last half inning. Break out the bats, NOW. RUNS RUNS RUNS!!!
C’mon Rally!!!!!
would you believe, two hits in a row thanks to cano
I was about to type “Hack at the first pitch Robbie!”. It really is when he hits best.
TBS SUCKS! You can barely hear the crowd, yet at the Jake it was overwhelming!
well, Matsui is making Torre look, better, at best…
good kiss and make up Robbie…
hopefully, this doesn’t lead to Perez coming out of the ‘pen.
I salute the genius of Lawnmower.
I texted a friend at the game, is the crowd quiet. the reply
*NO*!!!!!
At least they won’t be hitting for a DP here!
Giambi swinging at horrible pitch.
C’mon Yankees,…c’mon MELKY
Wonderful, it is black hole!
Hey TBS; talk to the pitching coach from Cleveland again. It seems to be good for us.
Ok Robbie, maybe I’ll forgive you for your lazy defense last inning (don’t ever let it happen again).
It’s like New Year’s Eve arrived early. Ring out the old and ring in the new. Here comes the future.
Patience Leche! You’re ahead 2-0.
here comes the called strike and then foul ball
this is OUR INNING !
MELKMAN DELIVERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MELKY!!!!!!!!!!!
MELKMAN DELIVERS!
YES!!!
COME ON YANKEES FOUR HITS IN A ROW!! DO IT!!
Leche!
And the best news is that it is finally BEER:30 here on the left coast. And I think I will help myself as a reward for calling this rally.
Yes, I love how Sterling says a base hit ties the game. Not always Jon so please stop always saying that.
there are back to back to back hits
That’s three hits in a row – all to the opposite field I might add
Yes, MELKMAN! matsui scored both runs! maybe the porn was really good yesterday and today!
Do not ever give up. Do not ever fall prey to the thinwitted notion that it is more important to be proved right than to root for your team.
You gotta believe, right?
THREE IN A ROW!!!!!!!!!!! Put some pressure on now boys. Melky needs to harass Westbrook a little, maybe a little Hit-n-Run Torre style?
Cabrera MUST STEAL NOW BEFORE ANOTHER DP
OH GOD!
RALLY!! RALLY!! RALLY!!
Another reason tbs sucks!!
C’mon Yankees…it’a about time!
Yes, Melky, you da man.
Time for Johnny D to man up.
Westbrook is a CHUMP and it’s about time the Yankees remind him he is one!
Reverse Jinx if Torre does not put Melky in motion it will be dumb.
Don’t stop believing!!
Thanks Harley, blind squirrel theory.
Caray has sabotaged the field microphones. He doesn’t want the viewing audience to hear Yankee Stadium cheer against his beloved Indians!
Maybe we will get a wild pitch to tie the game.
That’s it Johnny, make him get it up.
Come on Johnny, let’s do this!
* THIS IS OUR INNING !!!
*
NO PEREZ, NO PEREZ! we’re not done scoring yet!
ahhh, my nerves!!
Lets go Johnny
BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JOHNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damon!!!!!!!!!!!
SIMPLY DAMONIC!!!
HOLY **********!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
there goes damon
WHOOOAOOAOAOAAOOOAOAOAOAOAOAAOAOAOA
HELL YEAH JOHNNY
JD
JOHNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
wow
YES YES YES. Gotta believe, gotta believe.
Johnny!!!!!!
JOHNNY DAMON!!!
WHOOOO!!!!
YEEESSSS!!!!
In the words of Micheal Kay:
“And the Stadium is up for grabs!”
JD! A big fly!
what did I tell ya !!!?????
holy crap, absolutely Damonic!
THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE
LET’S GO JETER
BEAUTIFUL!!! LETS GO YANKEES!!!
Chip, Bob, and Tony couldnt be more silent.
Sooner or Later
That’s right. That’s why I love this game. That’s why I love this team. Baseball will test your faith, that’s the way it works. But never ever give up.
Meekly, SJ? No. Not here. Not today.
just got out of there?
TBS is aweful!! I wanted to SEE the curtain call!! c’mon!!
Lets keep it going
Thank you Damon.
I was worried you will take a walk let DJ DP again. You saved his a$$.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH!
gotta get away from my computer cause I’m gonna break it pounding my fists!!!!
THANK YOU RED SOX FOR JOHNNY DAMON
omg! I HAVE TO TELL MY DAD TO TURN ON THE TV!!!!
EVERYONE USE THE SUNGLASSES
Why do these announcers get so freakin quiet when the Yankees do Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damon is the man!!!!!!!
Positively Damonic!
9-4 Yankees win..just watch!
I am so F’in pumped
Can the Captain hot into a double play with no one on?
Jeter’s looking to hit into a phantom DP with that last swing.
Someone had to put their imprint on this series for the Yankees.
To quote the President in “Indepence Day”:
WE WILL NOT GO QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT!
We are not the Cubs, Angels, or Phillies.
jeters pissed missed the chance for the hat trick
NOT IN OUR HOUSE
Awesome, awesome, awesome
Damon is clutch!!
Why are they high-fiving Jeter in the dugout?
I can’t believe they’re hitting Westbrook and his “turbo sinker”
Lets keep going
LET’S GO BOBBY
A sweep? NOT IN THE HOUSE THAT RUTH BUILT
Good encouragement for Jeter by the bench. He’ll come through.
mussina tommorrow with wang ready to come in early if we get that far
Two more shutdown innings from Phil and it is Joba time!
*Do not go quietly into that good night, rage, rage against the dying of the light!*
LET’S GO YANKEES!
THIS IS WHERE WE HOLD THEM!
THIS IS WHERE WE FIGHT!
THIS IS WHERE THEY DIE!
As much as I love Jeter he is suckin it up right now. Hopefully is bat wakes up soon.
Even more painful when fruitbat coughs this one up
“THUNDER’S ROLLING DOWN THIS TRACK….MEET ME IN THE LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS”
I dunno if anybody remembers but that was the song Peter gave for this season in the spring … not the optimism bus …. GET ON THAT TRAIN BABY WE’RE GOING TO THE LAND OF HOPES AND DREAMS!!!!
God damn it’s about time, it’s about time!
Dylan Thomas’s famous poem, I quoted this poem before Game 3 of the 2001 ALDS and now is the time for it again…..
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Come on Phil Hughes, hold them so our bats can come up to do more damage!
In the words of Micheal Kay:
“And the Stadium is up for grabs!�
My favorite Kay comment ever, “IT’S LIKE A SPRINGSTEEN CONCERT IN HERE”!!
Wang tomorrow, Moose to back him up. All hands on deck for tomorrow. Go out with your big guns
YES! THE YANKEES HAVE FINALLY REMEMBERED WHO THEY ARE!
MIchael, that’s not Independence Day, that’s Dylan Thomas. And it goes like this:
Do not go gentle into that good night
Old age should burn and rave at the close of day
Rage, rage against the dying of the light….
2,3,4,5,6 needs to wake up though (only 1 hit from the 5 of them so far). The bottom half + Johnny are the only ones who have been producing.
This Hughes performance reminds me of Mussina’s performance in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS.
Gotta see Joba again tonight, don’t we?
Wow, wow, wow. And to think I coulda bought some tix for tonight, $450 a pop. lol. I’d be eatin’ Ramen just like college for three weeks.
I don’t know you, Rebecca – but be careful. You might hurt yourself!
And is that a quote from somewhere?
C’mon, Phil. Get us to Joba. Bug-free.
Argh, right in the hole just then – lucky shot. Come on Phil, hang in there!
Damn, they are trying their darndest to jinx him.
give us 1 more inning phil
If someone else gets on, yeah.
JOBA TIME SOON! No filthy Cleveland gnats in the Bronx this time
We can replace Roger on the roster now can’t we? Bring Kennedy up?
Lyrics to Little Acorns, by the White Stripes – I think they speak for themselves.
When problems overwhelm us and sadness smothers us where do we find the will and the courage to continue? Well the answer may come in the caring voice of a friend,a chance encounter with a book, or from a personal faith.
For Janet help came from her faith, but it also from a squirrel. Shortly after her divorce, Janet lost her father, then she lost her job.
She had mounting money problems. But Janet not only survived she worked her way out of despondency and now she says, life is good again. How could this happen? She told me that late one ??? day when she was at her lowest she watched a squirrel storing up nuts for the winter, one at a time he would take them to the nest. And she thought, if that squirrel
can take care of himself with the harsh winter coming along, then so can I. Once I ripped my problems into small pieces I was able to carry them,just like those acorns, one at a time.
Take all your problems
And rip ‘em apart
Oh Oh Oh
Carry them off
In a shopping cart
Oh Oh Oh
And another thing you
Should’ve known from the start
The problems in hand
Are lighter than at heart
Be like the squirrel, girl
Be like the squirrel
Give it a whirl, girl
Be like the squirrel
Joe: I was quoting Dylan Thomas and 300.
LET’S GO YANKEES! (and that was so strike 3)
Does TBS also have the contract for the ALCS championship? I’d rather watch C-Span than them. God, they are bad. Does anyone know?
Thatta boy PHIL!!!!
OK guys, I am not illiterate. I know the Dylan Thoms poem, but it lacks the shall we say “dramatic imagery” of the movie. How about this instead?:
It’s over when we say it is over.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?…
1 more inning from Phil and its Joba and Mo!! Lights OUT!! cmon!!!! This is incredible!
I don’t think they should be too fast witht the hook on Phil. Here.
NICE K. this might be the Hughes we were promised.
HUGHES IS DEALING!
I say keep Hughes in there until he starts getting shaky
That curve is nasty – I think it is safe to say, the Yankees are awake
Jay, the ALCS is on Fox, I believe.
no one is stoping you from watching c span
I dunno about all the poets and whatnot but i think that THIS blog def. needs some bruce…
I’ll stand by your side
You’ll need a good companion for
This part of the ride
Leave behind your sorrows
Let this day be the last
Tomorrow there’ll be sunshine
And all this darkness past
Big wheels roll through fields
Where sunlight streams
Meet me in a land of hope and dreams
We have to play like there is no tomorrow, but manage like there is a tomorrow. Burning innings on Joba’s and Mo’s arm when Hughes is dealing is the wrong move IMHO.
I’ve turned off TBS sound, and turned on Sterling and Susyn.
trot nixon is right up there with vlad guerro on scuffed batting helmets
Minky needs to be at 1st. Get Gaimbi out of there.
Did Chip Carey just say that Hughes picked up his first win against the Indians? WHO IS FEEDING HIM THESE TIDBITS????
I’m considering doing that, but it is really annoying since the sound will be off.
“Does TBS also have the contract for the ALCS championship? I’d rather watch C-Span than them. God, they are bad. Does anyone know?”
TBS does the NLCS, I’m pretty sure Fox handles the ALCS.
Joe M, why don’t you watch Ted Kennedy and the Sox on C-Span!
C’mon Hughes, get us to Joba. This kid has to be in the rotation next year!
I think they could replace Roger but then he’s not available for the next series.
jennifer – Good point about IPK. They should be able to insert him into Clemens’ spot, I would think (unless there is some rule against replacing an injured player mid-series).
You can really HEAR the crowd on wbcs!
That Nixon, even not on the Sux he continues to be pesky and annoying. He’s finally out.
Yeah, why isn’t Minky in at first? It’s not like Giambi is doing anything with the bat, anyway…
Joba so early ??
I’m not the one who wants to watch c-span
Phil is dealing. He’ll get Blake. I’m so glad Chamberlain will get a chance at redemption.
They made a new rule that you can dl a player, but as someone pointed out you can’t bring them back for the next series.
But I really don’t think it matters in Rogers case. He has too many aliminets. I don’t know how he’d be healthy enough to go next series.
Thank you Phil Hughes! Time for the bats!
I called it during game 1 or 2, i cant remember, that Hughes would be our hero.
He is.
Phillip! Joba for two then Mo!
How fitting is it right now that Phil Hughes is coming up so huge for us?
Anyway.
LET’S GO YANKEES! GET SOME MORE RUNS!
RAGE, RAGE AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT!
this is definitely hughes’ best performance of the year, way to go kid
Giambi bats this inning and then Minky comes in would be my guess.
HUGHES!!!!!!!!! Unbelievable
Phil should come out the next inning, with Joba ready. Joba rules be damned.
But the question is whether or not IPK is healthy enough…
Phil is dealing.
He should start next Inning.
If he lets the first batter on, then Joba should come in.
Phil threw about 8 straight quality pitches to Nixon and Blake, with the game hanging in the balance. He has the guts of Clay Buchholz (cat burglar that is).
The NLCS ALCS alternates every year between Fox TBS.
THis year ALCS is is on Pravda….. I mean FOX.
IPK, Enjoy your honeymoon with your sweet bride buddy, we have some plans for you next week.
who is Pete referring to as “Franchise”?
Hi guys – hard to catch up on all the comments on my blackberry but wanted to add any good vibes that I could at this point. Sitting in traffic coming home from the airport. So glad Johnny’s on OUR side now! Go Yanks! One day at a time!
Hughes’ pitch count is at 63.
Is that high ?
Anyways, 3 2/3 inn; 2 hits; zero BB; 4Ks
I agree, Phil should go batter to batter now. No reason to burn Joba. How about a famous tack on run from AROD!?
BBFan,
I’d be OK with that… but Torre being a creature of habit, I think he’ll bring Joba in to start the inning.
An extra base hit would be really, really nice here
I hope Hughes is allowed one more IP but my guess is Torre has Joba and Mo split the final 9 outs
Tim, I believe Ian is back in Fla getting ready. He may be needed sooner rather than later.
I’m all for optimism, but lets woory about a win tonight then tomorrow and then Wednesday, until you worry about Rogers health and IPK.
Even if Clemens could somehow take a million more cortisone shots and hobble out to the mound, would you really want to see him back out there again at this point? Not me…
I’ll take IPK at 85% instead of Roger at 20%.
I have family here from out of town. I made them all put on Yankee jerseys!
Jessica yeah it is kinda high, but he knows he doesn’t have to pitch 7 innings, so he is letting it all go.
Franchise = Phil Hughes
no matter what happens, we know we’ve got a great arm in HUGHES!
“I thank God every day for making me a Yankee (fan)”
not quite Joe DiMaggio’s quote, but as close as I can get.
AROD, you lucky dog you!
Obviously tonight is a must win but so is tomorrow, should it get that far. Hughes is dealing. I say leave him in for the 7th, use Joba for the 8th and Mo for the 9th.
Joba for 2 today could limit his effectiveness tomorrow, when with a short rest Wang or Mussina, we’ll need the A team bullpen. Any chances to avoid overusing the big guns should be taken.
A-Rod on base again!
WHOO!
It all turns tonight!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
You have to love Hustle!
arod comes through again.
posada with another dp?
Jennifer, I agree the IPK point, so much so I wrote it at 7:49
take it any way we can get them hits.
please not PEREZ!
Have we seen this pitcher yet?
I don’t watch the Indians that much, but Jhonny Peralta looks like a pretty bad shortstop.
Jeter’s Wife,
Franchise = Hughes
Hughes at 63 pitches. Bring him out for the 7th.
Arod among the producers tonight. Good single. Good baserunning there.
Perhalta is really bad on those deep grounders in the hole. That’s the third one he’s played into a hit this series. Time for ARod to show his five tools and steal a run.
Hughes deserves another inning. Go to Joba if necessary. But you want to limit him to one inning so he’s available for tomorrow’s game.
Damon 3-3
ARod 2-3
Zila 2-2
Cano 1-2
Melky 1-2
Can they give AROD the sign to steal second to avoid a DP??? paaaallllleeeeezzzzz
Funny how the old guard Jeter, Posada and Clemens are not getting it done. New blood is. I just hope this isn’t foreshadowing a Mo blown save.
be great to blow it open and save Joba and Mo for tommorrow
“Obviously tonight is a must win but so is tomorrow, should it get that far. Hughes is dealing. I say leave him in for the 7th, use Joba for the 8th and Mo for the 9th.
Joba for 2 today could limit his effectiveness tomorrow, when with a short rest Wang or Mussina, we’ll need the A team bullpen. Any chances to avoid overusing the big guns should be taken.”
I agree.
Phil done? Hope that is the right choice. Joba for 2 with Mo ready.
Awww, damn…I was hoping they’d let Hughes go out there in the 7th!
Minky should replace Giambi this inning in the field.
YankeeJosh, I agree 100%, but it doesnt look like Torre and Guidry feel the same way
Let’s go Jorge, we need some insurance runs.
time to get greedy, more RUNS!
ARod has to STEAL, here
It looks like Hughes’s night is done. I wonder what will happen if Joba goes two tonight and we win. What can he do tomorrow?
Jorge could have done something good with that first pitch…
Hip, Hip….JORGE
Its about time Jorge….
Bunt here, we could use the extra run
So he waited for the second pitch…Whatever!
HIP HIP JORGE!!
FINALLY!!!
We win tonight. TOMORROW, and then the series in Cleveland
Lets See Shelly D!
ok Jorge is off the hook. Anyone know what time the game is scheduled for tomorrow?
Hip Hip
finally…..
Those bats are alive!
Nice to see Arod get his postseason BA above .000
He’s really coming on.
This is absurd, you have to pinch hit Shelley and the put Minky in as a defensive replacement
Bunt
Minky should definitely bunt…
First I think that Phil should have been left out there for another inning. But we have to worry about today, before tomorrow. So we pull out all the stops.
I guess Doug’s going to bunt.
Harley,
Exactly right. I think Joba will be available no matter what tomorrow but you’ve gotta figure he’ll have more in the tank tomorrow the less he’s used today. If you had a shaky Clemens sttill in the game, I’d say go to Joba. But Hughes has been awesome. Some insurance runs here can make things easier.
Think Minky bunts here.
A bunt from Dougie
Wow a good point by Brenly, he must be in to bunt.
I bet Mientkiewicz bunts here
I don’t get this move. I mean, put the right hand bat in there with Shelly or keep Giambi. Smelling bunt?
Eyechart hits into a DP here.
Dougie. Good move.
sorry, lag…
No need to steal, thank you Jorge!
COME ON MIENT MAN!
GREAT BUNT!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
Our two best hitters came through with back-to-back hits. Are we back in the regular season?
And where’s the update for ARod’s multihit game? I thought he couldn’t hit at all in the playoffs?
Nice
that a boy Minky!
GREAT BUNT!! Now we have to do something with it.
They will set up the dp. Walk mats pitch to cano?
It is sad when you are legitimately surprised when one of the analysts actually makes a good point and is correct.
Good move….Get useless Giambi out of there.
Well done Dougie. Did your job right there. A single here by Matsui and let’s drop the hammer.
Fly ball Hideki
ok, that was creative. Minky batting for Giambi and bunting
Lets go here tack on run.
Small Ball time. A sixth run is huge since you don’t have to worry about a game-tying HR ever time a man gets on.
Walking Matsui to face Cano? Wedge is nuts.
Will Fultz get pulled after this IBB?
Fly ball Robbie…into the seats!
Why walk Matsui here? The Indians are feeling the ghosts of Yankee stadium.
How about a nice….. Robinson Canooooo don’t ya know!
This is fine with me. Robbie has been seeing the ball well tonight and we have a chance at an extra run. I only wish Robbie were a little more patient and bring the bases loaded BB into play.
You’re going to walk Matsui to bring up CANO?!?!?
Time to pay!
This is were the money is made, Sac Fly, Sac Fly!!!
Good at bat by Minky. Giambi can’t run or bunt. Good move.
What’s Cano’s average against lefties?
A fly at least please!!!
Sac Fly!!!
OMG. Misplayed the ball!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
ROBBIE!
WHOOO!
THANK YOU TROT NIXON!
NOT IN OUR HOUSE
Trot must think he is still in Boston where the balls magically find your glove no matter how poor a field you are.
Damn that Torre… he stinks.
WHOOOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah!!!!!!
HA NIXON. WHO’S THE IDIOT NOW?
ROBBBBIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Gotta love those former Sawx players!
I don’t like the PH-bunt. Why don’t you want Giambi batting with two men on and a two run lead?
WOO HOO!!!
Eat it, TROT!!!
the IDIOTS strike twice!!!!!
Nixon!
the ghost of Ruth kicks that one under Nixon’s glove??!!?!?!?
I am just sooooooo excited!!!!!!!
And somewhere, the squirrel smiles…..
Trot giveth…
Not sure if anyone posted this or not but did you hear Caray talk about Hughes getting his first win in August against these Indians? WRONG. We all know his first win was against the Rangers in May. Inexcusable mistake.
No Joba now, please Torre.
So, does Hughes go back in?
Who said 9-4? And with a 5 run lead who do you use next inning?
Robbie listening to my First Pitch Hack advice. And thanks for the extra gift Trot? May let Torre save some prime bullpen innings for tomorrow, when we will need them.
Get that run in Melky!
Now bring Hughes for another inning and save Joba for 2 tommorrow, following a great performance by Wang
Ok…now, especially if this run gets in – you go to Vizcaino or Farnsworth next inning. If one run scores, bring in Joba. What do you think? I don’t know if he can go two innings on back to back days.
Melky needs a fly ball.
Definitely loving how the 2 former boston guys are playing today. YES
We should send Phil back out there. Too bad they already gave him congats.
Eric Wedge walks Matsui?? If he had read this board he would know Matsui is washed up and Edwar Ramirez is writing his induction speech for Cooperstown.
Now Torre has to show he can manage the bullpen.
He should not burn out arms today.
Let us see what he does.
Bring Hughes back out, we’ll need Joba more tomorrow!
It’s Damon time!
this game is OVER
see ya!!! (tomorrow)
lol
Good call by whoever said 9-4 is what I meant to type.
Jeremy,
The appropriate baseball move is to the get the runner to 3rd so that he can score on an out.
The goal is to add on each inning once you have a lead.
Sterling is going nuts.
Susyn says their booth is ShAkInG like an EaRtHqUaKe
Whats a Trot Nixon?:)
You can’t bring in Hughes due to the fact that he has probably let his guard down after Torre and the team congratulated him. Maybe but I think not.
Ok, so now we know that we can NEVER score first in the post-season ever again. Good to know.
Does the Joba can only warm up once rule still apply?
OK Many of you here bag on Sterling for his sometimes brainless comments. But he IS FAR BETTER to listen to than the TBS guys. At least as a fan he gives the excitement for all Yankee action unlike Stooge, Porky, and Creepy Mustache guy…
KEEP THE HOPE UP!!!!!!!!
BATS BROKEN OUT. Torre’s going to keep his job for another day.
Thanks Wedge for the gift of walking Matsui and pitching to Cano!
Wow Brenly made another good point….
George took the pressure off the players by putting the attention on himself, Cash and Torre. Maybe the Big Stein isnt dead yet. Perhaps he still has some moxy left in him.
Do we know if any of the Joba rules are still in effect? Because one of those rules was that once Joba warms up, he must go in. They don’t want to warm him up multiple times in a game, since that can wear your arm out quickly.
That’s why I was disappointed to see him warming this inning. We don’t need Joba for two innings today. I guess we’ll see what happens here in a minute.
send Phil Hughes out for the 7th, he has earned that!
I think the Joba rules are out the window.
Bigger question is who pitches the 7th?
Good lord… these announcers actually think George was trying to deflect blame, so as to relax the team? Haha!!
George still thinks he’s a has-been assistant football coach and you need to “show what you’re made of….”
Fools all.
Pepper Brooks-
you’re so right. Sterling’s at his best when it’s really exciting. When it’s July, and a 9-2 game. he goes on an on an on and on about how baseball is hard to predict.
Pepper
That was the funniest post all night. Stooge, Porky and Creepy Mustache Guy? Do you think TBS would be opposed to using that as a promotional tool for their coverage? Remember they do advertise themselves as “Very Funny”.
Joba for the 7th. Someone else in the 8th with Mo coming in if it gets dicey would be my guess.
This is the biggest inning of the game. It is always very important to shut the other team down after you score.
Pat, I don’t like the someone else thing. LOL
It is Joba.
Don’t agree with having Joba out there but let him pitch the 7th and then give the 8th to Viz. If he gets into trouble, bring Mo in for the 4 or 5 out save.
How lame and annoying is that Captain Morgan’s commercial? Makes me never want to drink Captain Morgans.
Oy Pete: Is it true? Is the stadium really shaking like a quake?
I’d believe it
*JOBA TIME*!!
Job in already? Should’ve saved him for tomorrow…
Damn. I wanted Joba in the 8th. Mo in the 9th. Hopefully Joba’s pitchcount doesn’t get too high
Why Joba with a 5 run lead?
Now Joe has that sense of urgency I was calling for in games 1 and 2.
Jennifer
Me either but the parts are interchangable.
Great job by Hughes. He certainly seems to have earned his place in the rotation should this team survive.
Disappointed to see Joba here. Hopefully it will just be for 1 inning.
Not sure about this move with Joba. But, we don’t get to play tomorrow if we don’t win today.
I don’t like this at all. You don’t need him with a 5 run lead. Then again, this is the guy who brought Vizcaino in for the 3rd day in a row when the Yankees had an 11-2 lead, so why should I have thought otherwise?
*Tomorrow’s Start Time Has Changed*
instead of 6:00 PM, tomorrow’s start time will be 7:30PM
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_.....p;c_id=mlb
Just looking at that replay of the wild pitch, I noticed that Jorge gloved the ball and then flipped it to Joba. I have never seen a catcher do that on a wild pitch. Usually they slide, barehand the ball and flip it to whoever is covering home.
Should have kept Joba frsh for tomorrow with a 5 run lead.
Where’s SJ killing Torre for using Joba in this game?
Chip Caray “Bugs didn’t seem to stop Fausto Carmona”…..hmm I wonder who he’s pulling for
Sterling & Suzyn….still whining about the bugs!
Man, I just don’t know about Joba here.
Up 5 runs, with a game tomorrow? Why use Joba for two innings today? I guess you can’t trust the other arms in the pen, but Torre’s gonna have to use them at some point. It can’t be all Joba-Mo all the time.
I just hope this doesn’t come back and bite them tomorrow (hoping we win today). Wang on short rest and Moose are both question marks, so there’s a good chance the bullpen is going to come into the game early tomorrow. I would think you should save Joba for just one inning today, to keep him ready for tomorrow.
I guess we’ll see how it goes. Keep this up NY!
will Joba go 2 innings?
Joba had warmed, they were not going to not bring him in. He’ll be fine for tomorrow.
Ooh game time is now 7:37 tomorrow!
Joe wants Joba in because he was really down on himself after the last game.
Need to shut them down or there is no tomorrow.
Gotta get tomorrow…Lou Piniella
Save Joba for tomorrow!
No, it won’t be one inning because there’s no safety net if Viz or Farnsworth implodes, other than Rivera. And you have to do everything possible to avoid using Mo for 2 innings with a game tomorrow.
2 for Joba today. Can he go 2 tomorrow?
Awful, stupid, idiotic decision.
I think he want sto get one inning out of JOba and had to use him since he was warmed up anyway. That is a Job Rule they aren’tchanging. Let’s hope that now Joe doesn’t need a 2-inning save from Mo if he brings in Farnsy or Viz.
As susan just said, it was much worse when Joba was out there. They already started to disapate when Carmona went out there.
That’s why he’s in this game!!!
Gotta get to Game 4, gotta get there first.
SIT DOWN SIZEMORE
Looks like the yankees worked the bugs out
IPK could be in the pen tomorrow night.
he wants to restore jobas swagger,Get cleveland off his mind i think its a good idea
Wow this is what Joba looks like when he isnt infested by man eating killer flying ants.
SIT DOWN CABRERA. Two up. Two K
We want Joba to deliver the knock out.
Joba looks PISSED on the mound. It’s like looking at Pettitte’s glare. This kid is so much fun to watch.
JOBA RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Talk about Swagger!! I’m loving this kid!!
You need to demoralize a team, as soon as you can. There will be no tomorrow if don’t win today.
Michael…exactly, that’s the one Joba Rule they can’t break
Good Morning
Good Afternoon
Good Night Asdrubal.
Joba is just incredible! And a rookie! WOW!!
Defensible decision to use Joba for 1 inning. Highly questionable if he goes 2.
We have to win tonight, of course, but we also have to win the next 2 games. And we can’t pretend that the only relievers in the pen are Joba and Rivera.
Of course, it doesn’t make much sense to go to Ohlendorf in a close game either.
K the Caveman Hafner!
I just realized they changed the rules where if someone gets hurt during a series you can DL them and bring someone else onto the roster but the person you DL cant be used in the next series. Would it be smart to DL Roger and bring up IPK so we have an extra arm if necessary?
Only thing I would fault Joe is, Phil could have gone out for another inning.
These games are must wins!! You don’t win today there is no tomorrow. You can’t save them for a game that may not happen.
Do you really want the back end guys in this game?
Just as Lou.
My three year old, Tess, just walked into the room, looked at the TV screen, saw a baseball game, and said, “How’re the Ankees doing?”
I sorta lost it. Then I told her they were doing pretty good.
HOLY CRAP. Do you guys see Joba’s face? He’s effin pissed. I’ve never seen such a determined face. Joba is the MAN!
This is all hands on deck time. Joba for 7 & 8 and Mo in the ninth, no matter if it’s 8-3 or 108-3.
Vader…right on
Remember you have to win today and worry about the next game tomorrow There is no tomorrow if you don’t win today. that means Joba for 2 an Mo for 1
Joba is great…and if you read the SI story on him this week you’ll gain an even greater appreciation for what he & his family have been through.
I would have left Hughes in for the 7th.
they got beat by our b team today they better pray the A team never shows up
It really doesnt seem fair that Joba gets that FILTHY curveball to go with 99mph gas and the WICKED slider
K the Caveman!
I do not find fault with Joe for bringing Joba.
He may still pitch one inning only, especially if Yanks score more runs. Also, we may not see Mo if there a more than 5 run lead in the ninth.
Also, lifting Hughes makes sense, if we make it to the fifth game. Hughes will be avaialble in releif for that game. In a game five, I will only trust Pettitte, Hughes, Joba and Mo.
Harley…that is what life is all about
Good story
I wonder if Ian is on his way to NY already.
Where is SJ44 now? Meekly? I think not. Oh right, and Hughes should have been sent down because he is clearly not ready, acc to SJ44 two weeks ago.
Jennifer,
If you noticed the end of the top of the 6th, Guidry was on the phone to the pen. Joba was coming as of that moment. Period.
Look at him on the mound…like a statue, not even phased.
I LOVE ME SOME JOBA!!
America, meet the real Joba Chamberlin.
Get a few more insurance runs so we can take Joba out for the 8th and bring in Viz!
First Joba time and now Ronan time.
Lets hope Ronan doesnt ice Joba
Is the article up online?
Ok, Bernie throws out the first pitch tomorrow. Roof goes off the joint. Wang throws a gem, we take this to the Mistake on the Lake for Pettite -v- Sabathia.
Ronan Tynon. Man, he is bad luck. Get him out of there.
Should the Yankees disable Clemens? Remember that if you do, you can get a pitcher like Kennedy for the rest of this series, but then Clemens can’t pitch in the ALCS if the Yankees get there.
I say if Kennedy is fine, then do it. Clemens is too much of a question mark.
Actually with a strained hamstring it may be a given that Clemens is out for the rest of the year, in which case it’s a no-brainer. If not IPK, then Gonzalez as a PR.
I cant get over that curveball…. is his changeup that evil?
This is why there is no city like New York.
* I heard from some of you that TBS is not doing a good job with the crowd noise. I have to tell you, I haven’t heard the crowd like this in years. The press box was shaking when Cano got that hit.
Peter, I had to turn-off the television sound and turn-on wcbs. TBS is diffently dialing down the sound.
Pete
If you are reading this, Can the Yanks take Roger off the roster and use Ian Kennedy? Roger obviously is hurt and wouldnt be of any use if we made to the ALCS so if it is possible we should get another pitcher up here.
Is Joe stupid enough to bring out joba for the 8th inning? could this be the worst managing move ever?
Guys, stop pickin on SJ.
That only post where it says “meekly” was by an imposter.
What’s done is done. I start Farnsworth or Vizcaino in the 8th, and if they can’t get through it than you can use Mo for 1+ as needed. No reason to go with Joba for more than 1 tonight. Hopefully that way Joba will be available for 2 if needed tomorrow.
I always get teary eyed when Ronan sings.
it still chokes me up when he sings God Bless America
Just when you think Torre is a drooling idiot and should be fired he comes up with some smart moves. He leaves Matsui in and he gets a couple of hits. He pulls Roger Clemens at the right time. He sends in Mientkiewicz to bunt. He puts the hammer down by pitching Jobba the Hutt instead of flotsam like Farnsworthless or Vizcaino.
Joe should have let Hughes empty the tank. He was getting outs and is the only one that cannot pitch tomorrow.
Here’s the article. Just the picture alone is worth it.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c...../joba1008/
Right on Paulie
David…who would YOU put in, in this DO or DIE game to screw up the 8th inning, EINSTEIN ???
Jeff, exactly
Midges, Canadian Soldiers whatever you want to call them, their not going to show up in NY
Cleveland, freakin’ armpit.
Between the snow and the insect infestations, who’d ever want to live there?
Paulie
Greatest city in the world!
“Only thing I would fault Joe is, Phil could have gone out for another inning.”
I bring Hughes out 7th too but this can go either way. The yanks are dead if they lose. You cant plan for tomorrow. This game has to be won period end of story.
No problem using Joba in ANY situation in the playoffs, especially in a sudden death game.
I cant stand Torre as much as the next guy, but he is managing the game of his life today.
If yanks want they can take Roger off the roster and add IPK. However, if they do that Roger can not pitch for the rest of this post season, even if Yanks go to WS.
I doubt Yanks would do that unless Roger agrees to it.
It’s a five-run lead. Farnsworth/Veres with Mo ready to relieve. With a five-run lead if they pitch Joba 2 innings tonight they can’t pitch him 2 innings tomorrow. Think about it.
I second that.
Big ab for Jeter to get on track
BBFan,
Show a little respect for all that Ronan Tynan has accomplished and the challenges he has had to overcome. Read the bottom half of his biography when you have a chance.
http://www.ronantynan.net/ronan.aspx
Come on captain, get a hit and ready yourself for tomorrow.
All hail Joba!
Invictus
OUT of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance 5
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade, 10
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate: 15
I am the captain of my soul
this just in….Bstn’s trip to the ALCS celebration is over…now all they have left to do is root for CLE to somehow finish off the Yankees or * THEY ARE TOAST !! *
With an 8-3 lead and Mariano in the pen, we can think about tomorrow. And we want to make sure Joba is available.
A two-run jack by A-Rod would really be nice this inning and bode well for rest of series.
I’m sorry Kate Smith…but Ronan should have his recording play every game. Kate Smith is to Ronan as Farnsworth is to ….uh, Joba?
God, I love this kid
BBFan
I think they can not return for only one series. I am pretty sure they could come back for the WS if they are taken off the roster for the Division Series.
Thanks for the link.
Do you think that Roger is healthy enough to pitch anymore this year? I’m not so sure about that. We can add another very valuable pitcher.
“Is Joe stupid enough to bring out joba for the 8th inning? could this be the worst managing move ever?”
Using Joba in ANY situation in a sudden death game is a good move period.
Torre can be faulted for a lot, but tonight he is managing the game of his life no question about it.
Ronan is the best.
Farnsworth or Veras ? are you out of your mind ????????
Sterling and Suzyn just said Byrd is certainly going to pitch tomorrow.
Good.
GAME MVP
1. Damon
2. Phil
3. Cano
4. Yankee Stadium
Vote Now!
oh my god, we’re going to do this again tomorrow nite!
=( Captain….I hope he’ll get a hit so he can get back on the groove.
IPK should be in the Stadium tomorrow. Hopefully he didn’t wear himself out on his wedding night last night.
Unbeleivable, what a bad game Jeter is having.
He is lucky the Yanks are winning.
Yes it is true Jeter walks on water even when he fails!!!!!!
It’s a five run lead. I’d risk Farnsworth for a couple outs. You’ve got to think about tomorrow. We need Joba.
“With an 8-3 lead and Mariano in the pen, we can think about tomorrow. And we want to make sure Joba is available.”
You can think about it, just don’t manage for it. This is game 7 of the world series my friend. 5 runs isn’t as much as you think it is. A couple runs here or there, and all of a sudden its a game. You must win this game no matter what. There is no questioning using Joba here or in the 8th, even with a 100 run lead.
I wonder why Chip isnt asking Bob Brenly about playing hunches now that Backdoor Trot has cost them a run with his defense.
Rivera,
Please. Just because the Yankees are winning, doesn’t mean that Joe is “managing the game of his life”. Get a clue.
He is managing as he always has. The difference is that his players are playing better than the other guy’s players.
If Joba doesn’t throw a wild pitch in the 8th on Friday, is Joe all of a sudden a genius.
Joe Torre is the glue that has held this organization together for the last 12 years and he should get 3 year contract extention, no matter how this rebuilding season ends.
Give me a break.
NEWSFLASH…it’s JETER who needs to step up, folks !
Jeter is batting 0.083 this series…
let’s hope he wakes up…
Joba in the 8th!
this kid lewis has some heat
If he pitches 2 innings tonight he can’t pitch two tomorrow. There is a five run lead. This is when you save your pitchers. Don’t be shortsighted, its five runs with Mo as insurance (dont want to use him either). Think with your minds.
I am learning to hate Jensen Lewis very quickly…
With a 5 run lead Torre can throw out some of the other relievers and if they get in trouble go to Rivera. The goal is to win the series. Winning tonight but being shot for tomorrow does the team no good. Three wins are needed to advance.
With a 5 run lead Torre can throw out some of the other relievers and if they get in trouble go to Rivera. The goal is to win the series. Winning tonight but being shot for tomorrow does the team no good. Three wins are needed to advance.
The 2-3 struggle continues
Game MVP: Damon.
Without his bomb, Hughes effort would not have mattered.
Ooh, he was right on that one…
“With a five-run lead if they pitch Joba 2 innings tonight they can’t pitch him 2 innings tomorrow. Think about it.”
Says you. Joba will be available in a sudden death game. The Yanks MUST win now or there is no tomorrow. I want no part of fworth, Viz or any other deadbeat in our pen you can name.
He sure does…
Good lord! Joba warmed and shut down their 1, 2, 3 hitters. Now it’s time for Farnsworth to get an inning. Wang on short rest tomorrow, we could very well need Joba for two tomorrow.
There is a FIVE run lead with six outs to go. We can’t win the World Series with two guys in our bullpen. It can’t happen.
Rest Joba now. It’s ok to think about tomorrow now.
I get that. But we’ve got Rivera ready to go. You can’t manage a five run lead the same way as a one run lead. It doesn’t make sense.
Okay, not our inning, but we’re up five.
I can’t really complain.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
great, give the kid lewis some confidence
Ouch. That Lewis is nasty. Too bad it’s too little too late for the Indians tonight.
Wow. Lewis struck out the side. He’s throwing some heat! whew
Bobcat, I second that!
DAMON
Sorry but I don’t use Joba for the eighth. Two innings here could take his effectiveness away tomorrow.
Rivera, also? You use Joba for a second inning tonight and you guarantee Farnsworth or Viz tomorrow. And it may not be a five run lead at the time. Think about it.
Was Jensen Lewis a top prospect when he was drafted? What an annoying little bastard he is…
Jeez, that Lewis kid’s a weapon that they probably didn’t realize they had.
Awaiting who will be on the mound in the 8th…
My vote is for Viz with Mo to the rescue for the 4 out save. It is a gamble admittedly.
There are three guys in the Indians bullpen that scare me…
This guy, Bentancourt and Perez.
That’s why it’s important for the Yankees get out to an early lead the rest of the series (if there is a rest of the series).
And there might not be a tomorrow.
Rivera,
This is where depth is tested. What happens if you use Joba for 2 today and Mo and close it down. And then are in a one run game tomorrow. You either can’t bring in Joba for as long as needed or he might be less effective.
It’s a tough act to balance everything for sure, but you have control of this game and need to think about tomorrow or else today becomes completely meaningless.
Save Mo if you can tonight. One more inning for Joba, than Viz.
Re: above post on subbing Kennedy for Clemens –
If the rules allow it, it would make perfect sense. It doesn’t look like Roger is going to pitch again, this series or next or WS. If Kennedy could be activated, he could also work out of the ‘pen, and given how he’s looked, might be a good option. This way, Joba can do his two innings tonight and you still have a fresh arm that you can go to tomorrow, having used Joba and Hughes tonight. I know, he just got married, but he might still be pumped to do it.
“He is managing as he always has. The difference is that his players are playing better than the other guy’s players.”
No, he is making moves any decent in game manager would. Pulling the rocket early, riding out hughes, and bringing in the stopper with a 5 run lead. Joe Weaver Torre has not been able to make moves like that for a decade. Perhaps the threats payed off. Either way, this is a much higher caliber of managerial acumen we are witnessing.
Game MVP Johnnyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
who sang the national anthem ??
newsflash… Clemens is done he is done, use your brains.. He has a bad hammy and is 45 he is not pitching ever again.
His last batter he K’d..
Kennedy can be added to the roster for the next series if there is a next series…
Joe Torre is by far the DUMBEST manager in baseball. How do you pull Hughes to bring Joba in for the 7th inning??? Hughes was in cruise control. Now you’re pitching Joba 2 freakin innings?? What if he’s needed tomorrow??
Gotta say going to Joba was a little premature, or maybe shaking hands with Franchise after the 6th was. Either way we may need Joba tommorrow. Wang on short rest or Moose on full rest = need help from the bullpen. Please give me Farny in the 8th (I can’t believe I just said that)
Win today first. Tomorrow it may rain.
With Roger down with an aggravated hammy, isn’t IPK eligible to be placed right on the roster ? Yes ? No ?
Was that a curve by Joba?
Joba for the 8th……Take no chances tonight…..Although I thought Phil should have gone another inning
For Strike 2 I mean
Joba’s innings count don’t matter any more. It’s the number of pitches that count now. Anyone know how many he’s thrown?
Well Joba’s back out. I’m sure Mo will be in for the 9th but right now that would the only way to save for tomorrow. Mayb don’t use Mo.
Seriously, can Farnsworth or Viz not protect a 5 run lead in one inning?
With a five-run lead, why is Joba pitching in the 8th inning? We need him tomorrow.
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The indians finally get hit of joba
Ugh. They’re giving Cano a hard time in defense this game.
D pressed….nice
Joba threw 10 pitches in the 7th.
IF they are up 8 to 3 in the 9th I pitch Krazy Kyle and have Mariano tinkering around…
Cano should have made that play.
Maybe go Farnz in the ninth and save Mo to tomorrow night for two innings.
Joba’s never had to go two innings back to back days. He might have to in a situation where it wasn’t needed. Joba’s over 20 pitches already.
Terrible. I’m a Torre supporter, but this is the sort of thing that makes me think he should be gone.
Nice DP there. Big one.
Joba will be available tomorrow. It’s that simple.
Can they add IPK with the Clemens injury? I thought your postseason roster is what it is. Got an answer Peter?
“You either can’t bring in Joba for as long as needed or he might be less effective.”
Unfortunately the yanks have dug themselves in a hole that wont allow us this luxury. You can say what you want about winning 3 games, but without a win tonight there is absolutely nothing to talk about.
My hope is our game 4 starter, likely wang, will deliver a gem with the backdrop of power hitting, allowing us to save our pen. Five runs in a sudden death game is nothing. You HAVE to win tonight period. The game is still way too close. Further, once Joba is out of the game, you cant insert him again. What happens if MO struggles? We have nobody else of quality to back him up.
Vizcaino, for all of his 2.5 month heroics, is a career terrible pitcher. I have said this all season. And he is probably our 3rd best relief guy.
Get the win no matter what. We can talk about tomorrow when this one is in the bag.
Rivera,
I beg to differ. This is the same style Joe has used forever. Even when he was in Atlanta. The difference is he has the horses here.
I just heard Freddy banging his frying pan.
I guess Farnsy is the arm out of the bullpen in a tight spot inning guy tomorrow. Let’s hope we don’t have one.
Tomorrow you go Joba for 1 and Mo for 2 they each get 3 innings over 2 days and a day off if there is a game 5
Awesome job by Joba, no pun intded
he may be available, but fatigue will be a factor. torre is so stupid it really is laughable that he’s still managing this team. he has NO idea how to manage a bullpen. he loves blowing the arms of certain relief pitchers.
who pitches the 9th ??
O’Dorf ?
is Mo up?
Jose Veras is getting ready???????????????//
Well it looks like everyone who thinks this is an unsurmountalble lead will get your wish…
The backend of the bullpen is up and warming.
I am surprised Torre’s not bringing Mo in for four outs now. Joba is young and strong. I’ll bet he i available for an inning tomorrow unless he goes ove 35 pitches here. That walk didn’t help.
Whew. I’m finally here and it looks like the night is a good one. I heard about Phil’s relief outing. That’s why the kid is a star in the making. He went into a tough situation and came out smelling like a rose!!
“Seriously, can Farnsworth or Viz not protect a 5 run lead in one inning?”
Have you been watching these guys this year? Is this a serious question. Have you watched Viz’s brilliance the other night. The guy is an absolute nightmare.
one more batter, then what?
back to back hits…he’s thrown 23 freakin pitches….torre you piece of garbage…learn how to bring relief pitchers at the right time you dummy
Robbie the messenger. Not sure why I find that hysterically funny.
LET’S GO YANKEES!
I meant 32 pitches
Is it me, or did they just show Jose Veras?
B YANKS…broken record dude.
Everyone knows Torre is an idiot. You are better manager. You are just angry because you’ll have to wait one more day for the phone call from the Yankees seeking your services in ‘08.
“Tomorrow you go Joba for 1 and Mo for 2 they each get 3 innings over 2 days and a day off if there is a game 5″
Exactly.
You have to expect Wang to give you some length tomorrow.
So maybe it wasn’t just the midges…
What do you do now? Get Mo up.
Gotta get mo in this game…NOW!
Ohoh, Joba tired. Ugh.
MO MO MO! not Veras!
Now it’s not such a blow out huh guys…
Nothing is over and you can’t take anything for granted.
Joba’s been overworked
Bring in Rivera before he blows it
Mo is up now. Veras sitting down.
Mo’s up, this dude gets on, Mo is in.
Joba you can do this!!
Joba’s gassed. His fastball has already lost 5 mph. I don’t even want to think about what he’ll be like tomorrow.
Thanks Joe.
The move here is to go to Rivera. Joba is tired. Vizcaino will blow this game open.
Mo is warming up. Can’t screw around now.
I still would have used Farsny or Viz to start the 8th. Either one of them could have done this.
C’mon Joba…one more out…
LET’S GO YANKEES!!!
Joba should have been outta there by now…
Chip Caray makes absolutely certain to pronounce Gutierrez’s name right but he cant pronounce Mariano Rivera name correctly. It drives me crazy to hear him call Mariano “Riv EAR a”
I’m glad that Mo is up. When you’re facing elimination, you gotta go with your very best.
The obvious move was for Hughes to pitch the 7th. Now Torre has burned out Joba for tomorrow. Fire him now.
I’m still trying to figure out why Torre did have Hughes go the 7th and Joba for the 8th. This has the potential to get ugly…
YEAH JOBA! WHOO!
LET’S GO YANKEES!
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Phewwwwwwwwwwww. 4 run lead. Still good.
Mo up for 9th and let’s close this one out.
lol at clueless joe. this game is the perfect example of why torre should be fired. no way joba can pitch tomorrow. if he does, he’ll lack command.
Ok, got out of it. Now let’s get some insurance runs. Don’t let them even sniff it.
Attaboy Joba!!
Nice…this is what the playoffs are about….
Joba has to learn he’s not always going to dominant, teams are too good, they will make runs, they will test you…
So far, he passed.
“I still would have used Farsny or Viz to start the 8th. Either one of them could have done this.”
No they couldn’t. While both are equally capable of creating a mess, they are completely incapable of getting out of it. Joba has just matured immeasurably.
Torre dodged a bullet.
Also, for all practical purposes Joba may not be available tomorrow as he may not be effective given the pitch count today.
Why worry about the past, and who said 9-4?
is that in the stadium:)
can they fire this stupid manager even if they win the ALDS?
No Joba tomorrow night…
Wang better have the game of his life!
A few runs here would be nice. I don’t have any nails left to bite.
Why is that B YANKS…please explain.
You guys can forget about Joba tomorrow. Not after 30+ pitches. He’s probably tired because he threw on Friday. Only one day rest.
It’s okay that Joba threw all of those pitches. He got out of the jam. We’ll worry about tomorrow tomorrow. The key is finishing this game to get to tomorrow!!
The playoffs are about bullpen management, a subject that Torre fails at.
Jt, what is your email
Joba just might have saved Joe’s job.
We need to get more runs than, and have Kyle close the game. Than we can use Mo for 2 tomorrow.
I don’t think Joba is “gassed”, or overworked. He’s a starter after all. And he’s pitched a grand total of ten innings in the past 2 weeks counting the 3-2/3 in this series.
Wow, and here I thought we could go a whole game without all the backseat managers who think they could do Torre’s job in their sleep.
Tonight’s game has been managed extremely well. Give it a rest.
“It’s okay that Joba threw all of those pitches. He got out of the jam. We’ll worry about tomorrow tomorrow. The key is finishing this game to get to tomorrow!!”
They had a five run lead. Aim higher.
Yeah we get to see JOE!!
LOL BOROWSKI
Someone hit a dinger off this bum, PLEASE!!!
No WAY is Joba burned out for tomorrow. Elimination game? Everybody is available. Joba, get some rest. But next time hit Nixon.
The problem is if you manage the rest of this series with the notion that Joba and Mo are the only two relievers you can use, you will not win the series. You have to pick spots for the other guys. I wasn’t opposed to using Joba with a 5 run lead, but just for 1 inning. Rivera is in the pen as back-up if needed.
If Torre would have stuck with Hughes for one more inning this all would have been so simple.
9-4 Yankees win ….mark it
Scooter the only place I can fault him is he should have left Phil out there another inning.
i think mussina goes tommorrow risky but you have to save wang for possible game 5
Did anyone hear TBS say Wedge did a good thing by starting Nixon because he has two RBI, do they understand he gave up an extra two with the error?
LOL to American Idol Daughtry’s “It’s Not Over.”
rivera
boji23@yahoo.com
“Tonight’s game has been managed extremely well. Give it a rest.”
That’s comical.
There was ZERO reason not to pitch Hughes in the 7th.
Rest that.
And all you Torre basher truely believe that Farnsworth and/or Vizcaino would’ve held that 5 run lead…against this team…the way they come back…
Puh-lease, you stomp on their throat you win THIS game until you even think about tomorrow…
There is no tomorrow without a win TODAY!
why did joe use farns so much in close games for no good reason all year and now with a 5 run lead he cant use farns? i dont get joe at all.
Rivera said:
“I still would have used Farsny or Viz to start the 8th. Either one of them could have done this.â€?
No they couldn’t. While both are equally capable of creating a mess, they are completely incapable of getting out of it. Joba has just matured immeasurably.”
Fair point. Of course, the smarter move would have been for Phil to pitch the 7th since he was grooving and won’t be available tomorrow anyway.
Saw this on another blog, I have the tv on mute, is this true??
* According to TBS, Torre is trying to get Cano to find out if the bullpen is ready.
I dont care how many runs we score….you watch MO is coming in anyway.
That’s possible Jennifer but someone here made a good point in that Hughes might have been “mentally” done when he thought he was finished for the night.
As expected. Walks the lead-off. Let’s pad some points here.
Torre basher = People with a working brain.
There has to be a better option for tomorrow than Mussina. Mussina would get absolutely obliterated by Cleveland…It would be a bloodbath!
Too many “I told you so” analysts here….its really easy to make the call when you know the result.
“We need to get more runs than, and have Kyle close the game.”
Please tell me you didn’t just rec bringing this maniac in a playoff game under any circumstances.
ron-
Andy Pettitte will be on full rest to start game 5 since there are 2 off days between games 2 and 5. Carmona too, but Wedge has the luxury of using both he had Sabathia.
You guys are really unbelieveable.
If he left Hughes out their one more inning and he lost the lead you’d be killing Torre for not BRINGING Joba in.
If he brought Farnsworth/Vizcaino in the 8th and they gave up the lead, you’d kill him for not LEAVING Joba in.
There is no winning with any of the critics here.
Whoa, at the time Hughes came out there was a two run lead. Torre and the team congratulated him, you do not put him after he lets his gaurd down.
You would have had Joba ready to come in at the first sign of trouble.
You have to start Wang tomorrow and Andy in game 5. Wang shouldn’t pitch another away game during the post season.
I agree Paulie if Ph piches the 7th an give up a few runs tey all would be calling for Joes head
good night for Matsui
“Too many “I told you soâ€? analysts here….its really easy to make the call when you know the result”
Yeah, ’cause Hughes was gassed at 63 pitches.
Just stop.
Matsui has earned another start and with Wanger starting tomorrow, Minky will be in. Back to the bench for Giambi.
Pettite will start game 5 if we get that far.
Exactly
I’m not gonna bash Torre for anything. I don’t manage the team, it’s not my job to second guess. I leave that activity to others.
“Too many “I told you soâ€? analysts here….its really easy to make the call when you know the result.”
Unfortunately, Torre can not do that either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Tony Gwynn… The anti-Caray (and Brenley)! Any way Tony can do the broadcast by himself tomorrow…PLEASE!!!
Oh man, I hope it doesn’t happen but if we ever face Borowski in a big spot, I’d feel alright about it.
Really is easy to say I told you so when you know what the outcome is…
Talk about Monday morning quarterbacking…and it’s not even Monday yet.
Wedge used Perez 2 days in a row with no Borowski in site the first 2 games. You think the Cleveland fans were all whining about he was overused. No they were excited they took the first 2 games. You manage to win when you have the chance to do so.
Did the camera just catch Borowski’s hand shaking?
Rivera will come in irrespective of what the score is.
He can pitch on two consecutive days without an issue.
There is an off day after game 4, so ohe will be ready for game 5 if there is one.
On the whole, Torre managed this game well.
I think Wedge will use byrd so he has sabathia on full rest for game 5. Best case scenario for him, then he still would have his top 2 starting the first 2 games of the ALCS…
And as bad as it seems, you really have to consider that a five run lead is not game over, so throwing it away with a worse reliever might be a bad idea with the game on the line.
Don’t save your pitchers for tomorrow. Tomorrow it might rain.
Mo coming in!!
Three more outs Yankees.
DO IT!
“I’m not gonna bash Torre for anything. I don’t manage the team, it’s not my job to second guess. I leave that activity to others.”
But it is your job to distort manifest reality. It’s not second guessing when you call the right move before it was messed up by Torre.
You swung and missed.
I’m guessing Giambi starts tomorrow. Get some swings. Then bring in Minky.
Chicago Dave…right on…
Tony Gwynn really has been good, I can’t kill Brenly he’s been pretty good as well.
Chip Caray, awful
Here comes the greatest of all time! We are in the best of hands! Let’s go MO!!!!
Mo will pitch one tonight, two tomorrow. Wang needs to go deep.
Gotta go to Mo. 4 runs is still too risky a lead.
If you can’t give Farnsworth a 5 run lead in the 7th or the 8th, then when can you use him?? He probably won’t pitch in this series, and is so than thats a wasted roster spot…
Who would have thought they’d see the day that Mientkiewicz would pinch hit for Giambi under the cover of defensive purposes ? The truth is, Giambi scares no pitchers any longer. Minky is a better at bat.
Boy, Farnsworth or Vizcaino couldn’t have thrown that garbage inning with a five run lead and given up a run.
No Joba tomorrow. No lefty in the pen so his power slider will be sorely missed. Good luck with Hafner and Sizemore and Martinez in Game 4.
Terrible!
So now that he’s probably done for the year, when will we find out Clemens’ third secret of fatima?
Did the boss tell him he was dying?
Whoa- All right, Torre could have overextended Hughes, who was only pitching on TWO days rest, or he could have gone with Veras, Viz, or Farnsworth. I choose Joba for two innings, just like Joe.
“I agree Paulie if Ph piches the 7th an give up a few runs tey all would be calling for Joes head”
Why would Hughes give up runs? He was dominant.
Repeat after me: Joe can do no wrong! EVER!!!!!!!!!!
“If you can’t give Farnsworth a 5 run lead in the 7th or the 8th, then when can you use him?? He probably won’t pitch in this series, and is so than thats a wasted roster spot…”
Not in a do or die game.
He will be used if it is not a do or die game.
You don’t save a pitcher for tomorrow. Tomorrow it may rain. ~Leo Durocher, in New York Times, 16 May 1965
So who goes tomorrow? Wanger? Moose? Jimmy Key?
Rick – are you insane? giambi is a much much better hitter than menkie. giambi didnt perform well tonight but menkie is not a good hitter and has no power at all.
whoaw I’m glad you are not the manager
J Dawg…right on dude.
I love the people here who can see the future and knew the Yankees would play in Game 4 after the sixth inning of Game 3.
Your ability to see the future will be an assest when you manage the Yankees next year.
No, Jonathon, if he didn’t bring Joba in to start the 7th, he could have come in if whoever did (Hughes, Viz, Farnsworth) got into trouble.
And he was gassed. When your fastball is 5 mph slower than typical levels, I consider that gassed.
I also give Farnsworth a chance to close this game. If your alternative is Rivera, why not just bring him in if Farnsworth allows a runner?
I know this is a must-win, but so is tomorrow. To manage without an eye on tomorrow is immensely foolish. This is not a tied game. With a huge lead you have to look at other members of your bullpen.
Absolutely idiotic moves. I’ve been a huge Torre supporter in the past, but now the only reason I want him to stay is because Mo, ARod, and Posada will be more likely to stay if he stays.
Who is pitching tomorrow?
One out away from Game 4!!!!
go with mussina to start tomorrow with wang behind him, or the other way around, with joba probably not available, they need 7 + from the combination of the 2.
Giambi and Menky roles tomorrow will be same as today.
DH is so simple, evan a caveman can do it.
Mo…………….!
A SWEEP? NOT IN THIS HOUSE!
YANKEES WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
…AND WE’LL SEE YOU TOMORROW NIGHT!
Hey Paulie, you know who doesn’t go tomorrow? Joba Chamberlain, thanks to his garbage inning in the 8th.
Look at it this way – it went as bad as possible, since we still had to use Rivera!
THERE IS A TOMORROW!!!!!!
Tomorrow could be stressful.
I guess it’s too soon to “second-guess” using Joba for two today, but I just hope it doesn’t bite them tomorrow. They might not have a cushy 5 run lead, and with either Wang or Mussina on the mound, there’s a decent chance the bullpen will be needed.
Either way, great win today. Keep it going tomorrow!
We get to play in 07 for another day!
Yankees lived to see another day. Phil Hughes saved our season!! and maybe joe’s job.
“Whoa- All right, Torre could have overextended Hughes, who was only pitching on TWO days rest, or he could have gone with Veras, Viz, or Farnsworth. I choose Joba for two innings, just like Joe.”
Hughes’s PC was 63. He’s a starter. It would hardly be called overextending him to pitch one more inning.
Then Joba pitches the 8th and there is not need for Veras, Viz, and Farnsworth.
Then you have Joba ready to pitch tomorrow if needed.
So if you are worried about overextending pitchers, you can’t be happy that Joba’s PC was 38.
Just another 10-pitch day in the office in October for the G.O.A.T.
TBS said that they think Mussina is pitching tomorrow nite? what the hell do they know ???
obviously, it’s CMW on short rest! go sinker ball!
Ironic that an ex-Red Sux saves Bloe’s job for one more day
See you all tommorrow.
Mo’s as sharp as usual! Beautiful.
Live to fight another day.
Hopefully Wanger tomorrow night vs Byrd.
See you all at 7:37.
Exit light
Enter night
PHIL HUGHES, OUR HERO!!!!
Good job faithful fans. It better be Wang tomorrow. On short rest at home, Wang’s sinker should be in great shape. I’ll be there tomorrow to root the team to Wednesday!
Jonathon- It’s amazing how so many others think that managing is so easy that anyone could do it. Joe does well enough in my book as well. I wouldn’t last 5 minutes!!
Uh, Rick? Did you even watch the game? Mientkiewicz pinch hit for Giambi so he could bunt. If it wasn’t a bunt situation, there is zero chance that happens.
Jon,
To manage without an eye on tomorrow is immensely foolish. This is not a tied game. With a huge lead you have to look at other members of your bullpen.
Exactly. In the long run winning tonight means NOTHING if you DON’T win tomorrow and Wednesday. No one was saying let Farns or Viz blow the game. Just give them, or Hughes a chance. Joba and Mo would still be there.
Awesome job though from my hometown hero, Phil.
See you tomorrow!!
Damn. Gametime is 7:30?
“the only reason I want him to stay is because Mo, ARod, and Posada will be more likely to stay if he stays.”
A-Rod does not give a damn if Torre stays or not.
MANANA!!!
If Moose pitches tomorrow in any other way but as a reliever then I am turning off the game. You cant be so stupid to give him the start like we did Jaret Wright last year. Wang is a sinker baller who is helped by having a slightly tired arm and he is practically unbeatable at the Stadium. He HAS to be the starter. If Joe messes this up he should be fired as soon as the line up card is turned in.
Funny how that works huh?
Shades of Game 7 with Mussina bailing Clemens out except this time it being Phil Hughes. This kid is special and will be a staple for this rotation for years to come.
Question: Since all sings point to us bringing back CMW for Game 4 tomorrow, why wouldn’t Cleveland bring back Sabathia for Game 4, Carmona for Game 5?
WE GO TO TOMORROW! HOW ABOUT THAT!
Jesus is a happy deity tonight. The Yankees win as does Jeff Gordon at Talladega. Game MVP is The Boss who lit a fire under his team by putting Joe’s job on the line. Also thanks to Cashman for not trading away Phil Franchise.
I have to go to bed. See everyone tomorrow!!
Quick work by Mo = availability tomorrow. Joba can be good for 1 inning.
One down two to go.
Keep the hope alive.
We will make it to ALCS.
nice interview JOHNNY!
see, they all love Joe Torre!
I think people are ignoring the two innings phil threw earlier in the series…
Whoa- We have different viewpoints, but that’s all right. We got to Game 4, that’s all that counts. Everything’s cool.
I’m there tomorrow, anyone else?
I’m there tomorrow, anyone else?
Now we just need Captain and Abreu to step and we should be alright
Rick,
You are right. These is little Giambi can do to help you win. He is hitting around .200 since coming off the DL in August. He does not have the power he had when he was on steroids. He can’t run, catch or throw. The good thing is we pay him over 20 million and he is signed for 2008.
Start Kennedy tomorrow
as i understand this year’s new rules, they could say clemens is injured and replace him on the roster with Kennedy. they would not b able to use him in the ALCS if they do, but it’s certainly something to think about!
“I think people are ignoring the two innings phil threw earlier in the series…”
You’re asking Hughes to pitch 4.2 innings, not 9. So no, we’re not.
If this team gets to game 5, Hughes needs to be the first out of the pen if Andy tires at any point. Great job by Hughes tonight and a well earned win.
“A-Rod does not give a damn if Torre stays or not.”
I beg to differ. He’s talked countless times about his relationship with Torre and about how it has really grown this season. It took 4 years, and he’s finally happy. We’ve seen how important comfort is to him. You think he wants to start over with a new manager?
““the only reason I want him to stay is because Mo, ARod, and Posada will be more likely to stay if he stays.â€?
A-Rod does not give a damn if Torre stays or not.”
What the hell do you know?
Jim Clark: “Jesus is a happy deity tonight. The Yankees win as does Jeff Gordon at Talladega.”
Yes, I’m sure Jesus spent the day wringing his hands over the Yankees game and some car race. Notice I didn’t say “sporting events,” as NASCAR is not a sport, and not something we care about in the North.
Also, keep let’s keep religious crap other than “Thank God!” off the boards.
Torre better pitch Wang tomorrow. Mussina is the last person I want to see on the mound. I was hoping that Torre was smart enough to pitch Hughes and not Mussina after Clemens spit the bit. Clemens is a disgrace!!! He knew that he was hurt and instead of just handing the ball to someone healthy he was completely selfish and could of cost the team the game. Just disgusting.
Hughes was absolutely great!!! He really deserves all of the credit in this game for holding them right there. The Yanks were swinging at awful pitching and over anxious and if they went down by any more runs the game would of been pretty much over. Also he now has play off experience for next year and the future. He is going to be really good!!!
Thuuuuuh Yankees win!! Boy how I miss when games aren’t on YES
Thuuuuuh Yankees win!! Boy how I miss when games aren’t on YES
Phil threw 31 pitches two days ago. If hes a starter, it was on 2 days rest. If hes a reliever, he threw 63 pitches. Either way, i had no prob with pulling phil.
alright everyone. We live to see another day. This was a GOOD game. GOOD DAY
Enjoy the victory. We play to win the game, you dont play for tomorrow. you play for today.
Congrats to Phil Hughes to his FIRST BIG CAREER POSTSEASON WIN
J. Dawg, me too brother, me too…
Honestly, didn’t we all learn something this postseason…did anybody follow the Cubs 3 and out performance.
Game 1, Piniella takes out a cruising Zambrano so he could use him in Game 4.
Cubs won’t be playing a Game 4 this year.
Point is when you have a must-win game you MUST WIN. You do anything to get it done.
I have no problem with Torre stepping on the throats of the Indians. And they will play tomorrow…can’t argue with the results.
Clemens last game ever, and it goes down as him passing the ball to Phillip Hughes and then Joba.
What Hughes did tonight really speaks volumes about his mental makeup and being able to handle the pressure. That’s what all of the scouts were raving about when he was in the minors.
GAME !!!!!!!
Wedge just said he is pitching Byrd tomorrow. I am really surprised I really thought that he was going to to go back to Sabathia.
Global Warning,
b/c CC’s pitch count was like 114 and CMW was way lower and he does better on short rest for an effective sinker baller. CMW plays better at home and, well, Andy can play lights out anywhere, anytime!
Please tell me that there’s no truth to the Mussina throwing tomorrow’s game……Wang-Man has to throw game 4….He’s very tough at the Stadium……I’ve been on record for weeks that he should have been game 3’s starter……..NO MOOSE…..
If Wang pitches tomorrow, we need a good defensive catcher, not only a good defensive line up. If Mussina pitches, make sure both Posada and Mussina can work closely enough to win the game.
Smoltzie says to go with Moose tomorrow nite? wow!
“I beg to differ. He’s talked countless times about his relationship with Torre and about how it has really grown this season. It took 4 years, and he’s finally happy. We’ve seen how important comfort is to him. You think he wants to start over with a new manager?”
It took four years…Yeah.
That is why Torre threw him under the bus with SI article last year and outed him with “Ha” thing this year. Joe must be real dumb doing these things.
Look, A-Rod is a nice guy and does not want to say any thing to hurt others. Does he mind Torre coming back, NO. Does he care if Torre does not come back, NO either.
Also, one of the Yankees weaknesses is their lack of depth in the bullpen.
If that gets exposed during this series then it gets exposed. You tip you cap to the Indians for exposing the weakness and you fix it for next year.
That’s what strategy is all about.
You know that Farnsworth and Vizcaino will have to get outs in this series, but only as a last resort. Tonight was not a last resort. Torre used his best players to win a MUST WIN game. He cannot be faulted for that.
If Clemens is able to be replaced on the roster I bet Villone will be the one called up.
P-H-I-L-L-I-P H-U-G-U-G-H-E-SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
would Molina catch if they start Mussina? Mussina never wants to throw to Jorge
No not Villone, it will be Ian Kennedy.
EY- Yeah congrats to Hughes, definitely! That could be the first playoff win of many, many, many for Phil. Goodnight to everyone and it’s great to have a game to look forward to for tomorrow!!!!
Put Kennedy on the roster, disable rocket and start PK tomorrow!
Joe just announced that Wang is pitching tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!1
JOE JUST SAID IT.
Wang pitching tomorrow!
Wang tomorrow. It’s official.
what a nice grab Trot Nixon! thanks for the xtra bases and runs!!
Jonathon,
You know that Farnsworth and Vizcaino will have to get outs in this series, but only as a last resort.
I agree. And I rather they get those outs with a big lead than have to rely on them in a 1 or 2 run game.
Wang tomorrow. Moose in the pen.
Wang pitching tomorrow per Joe in the interview
At the press conference on ESPN, he said we are going with Wang because of his “success at the Stadium.”
Wang pitching tomorrow. I agree that I was wrong about Matsui playing today. But Matsui plays tomorrow and ABSOLUTELY no Giambi at 1st with the ground balls.
start PK tomorrow!
hahahahahahahaha
Wang tomorrow. No brainer.
Finally a smart decision by Torre.
Wang is pitching tomorrow. If he stinks, so be it. It’s the right move.
See, only first guesses.
good interview Joe about Big Stein’s comments! what class you have!
jeter 1-12 with 4k
gross
Joba for 1 tomorrow, Mo for 2.
Nothing to complain about, seriously.
better yet, disable mussina and rocket and activate kennedy and horne. while we’re at it, disable farnsworth and activate stottlemeyre, or guidry!
Good move. Wang pitching AT HOME on short rest – that should sink that sinker. Dougie at first. DH Matsui, who broke out his bats today.
Can we still use Joba?
Yankees.com has Mussina for tomorrow. That’s bad.
RE: tomorrow’s pitcher.
I listened to the game tonight on ESPN radio. Jon Miller and Dusty Baker said the Yanks hadn’t announced a game 4 starter. But, after the game, they interviewed Damon, who mentioned that Mussina was pitching tomorrow night. When they asked Johnny if that was in fact the case, he backpedaled, probably realizing that he’d let the cat out of the bag? He did say that he was assuming that it was going to be Moose, but it sounded like he was covering his tracks.
Absolutely the right move to start Wang tomorrow. All right!! Take care, folks!!
Jonathon – still disagree.
7th inning, 5 run lead. Start with Farnsworth. If he gets in any trouble at all, bring in Joba. What’s trouble? I don’t know, whatever you want – even if it’s as simple as allowing a baserunner.
If Joba and Mo can’t hold a 5 run lead with a runner on first, then you just weren’t meant to win and you go home.
There is very little downside to this strategy, and a great deal of upside if Farnsworth pitches a good inning.
Like I said – tomorrow is a much of a must-win as tonight.
And comparing this to Pinella pulling Zambrano is a poor choice. In that case, you’re taking your pitcher OUT of the game to save his arm. Here, you’re delaying the entry of the pitcher – an entirely different thing.
I stand by this – there is virtually no difference in your chances of winning with Joba on the mound if you have a 5 run lead with the bases empty, and a 5 run lead with a runner on.
I would rather see Wang on 50 days rest or 1 days rest then Mussina if he was on full rest. If Wang is bad on 3 days rest since he has never done it before then so be it…But Mussina can not be trusted at all.
yankees.com doesn’t update that often believe it or not. TBS just said that Wang is pitching tomorrow nite on 3 days rest. NO MOOSE!
Now’s probably a bad time to point out that Wang’s home vs. road splits are almost entirely due to luck, huh?
Let’s just hope that luck keeps up tomorrow.
Torre, in the post game interview, just announced CMW for tomorrow. Mussina as backup.
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Wang is pitching. We need Minky at 1st. Indians have too many good lefthanded hitters. The chances of Giambi losing a game with his glove are higher than him winning a game with his bat. He has no range to go along with not being able to catch ot throw.
for the love of God (or Torre) whichever one works, Im feeling like we’re already in Game 5
5 runs, not a big lead…as we saw in the 8th, the Indians have the ability to comeback.
You step on their throats now, you deliver the killer blow when you have the opening.
The point with Piniella was that he was thinking about a game in the future instead of playing to win the game of today. It burned him. Torre played for today’s win which is the smart play.
If the Yankees lack of bullpen depth gets exposed tomorrow, so be it. That’s the way it is. But there is a tomorrow because of what was done by Torre today.
Yanks should get some runs off of Byrd. They have always hit him really well. Hopefully that continues tomorrow.
STAYIN’ ALIVE:
Pitching: Phil Franchise (how do you like him now?), Joba Rules (only gave up that one run – we’ll take it), and the heavyweight champion of the world, Mariano Rivera
Hitting: Johnny D (finally does FOR us what he did TO us in 2004), Robbie, and a cast of thousands (nine, actually)
Honorable Mention: Mr. Joseph Paul Torre – all the right moves today. Haters, stand down and give the man his props for today.
Still standing, still going strong, live to play another day. LET’S GO YANKS!!!
Sometimes talent gets you to the postseason and luck is needed to win in the postseason. Jeffrey Maier and Steve Bartman are 2 good examples of that.
what are the Sox fans feelin now? anyone check out their blogs?
HEY CAPTAINSCORNER!
“Clemens is a disgrace!!! He knew that he was hurt and instead of just handing the ball to someone healthy he was completely selfish and could of cost the team the game. Just disgusting.”
You are a disgrace of a fan…All you did here was bash a man for trying. Im sorry but your dead wrong. You are dead wrong. You dont know that Phil could have sparkled for 2 more innings.
Get off his back…
good, maybe the manager critics will turn to Eric Wedge now and leave Torre alone!
No matter how this series turns out, you gotta love the future of this team with Hughes, Kennedy and Joba…
Is it me, or does Hughes performance today remind people of Mussina in Game 7 of the ‘03 ALCS. He too came in relief of Clemens, and saved the game for our offense.
I can’t question Torre for anything really today. He had to worry about tomorrow, tomorrow. Hopefully, its Wang for 6 or 7, I think Mussina might come in relief for an inning or two, and then Rivera.
What I don’t understand is if Cleaveland is starting Byrd tomorrow. CC and then Carmona in 2 games gives them a better shot at winning 1 game than Byrd and CC/Carmona in 2 games.
TBS will get all kinds of ratings now for this series tomorrow nite, as the only baseball and it’s the NEW YORK YANKEES! I’m so excited!
Radiant,
let it go, the decision has been made and we get to take advantage of it! it is what it is! Wedge is showing confidence in his guys….sound familiar?
Its going to be CC tomorrow…Wedge is bluffing, they arent THAT stupid
Somebody tell me why everything, Yankees.com espn.com is saying Mussina is starting tomorrow? WTF!!!?