Comments on: Game 139: Yankees at Rays http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/ A New York Yankees blog by Chad Jennings and the staff of The Journal News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:20:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: bodhisattva http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/comment-page-14/#comment-524703 bodhisattva Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:57:04 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/#comment-524703 Chris September 3rd, 2008 at 4:51 pm The Sox won this game because they kept chipping away, not by trying to hit a HR at every AB. Short fat bald guy (aka Pedroia) hit a HR, then Crisp had a bases-loaded walk, Kotsay knocked in two runs, and then a couple of bunts give them the game. Anyway, hoping for a win tonight so we don’t fall back in the standings. The Sox are a decent team, but really, these "comeback" wins of theirs nearly always occur in their crackerjax box of a stadium. Why do you think we monster the ball there, too? The place forgives all sins, especially when you bat last. Another factor of Boston's success is an outfield that forgives all pitching sins. Ellsbury isn't much of a hitting talent, but he can go and get the ball. How many leaping, diving catches has their revamped outfield made to rescue mediocre pitching? And their pitching is not lockdown. Fenway is the great equalizer for the Red Sox. On the road, they generally are a below average team. Chris September 3rd, 2008 at 4:51 pm
The Sox won this game because they kept chipping away, not by trying to hit a HR at every AB. Short fat bald guy (aka Pedroia) hit a HR, then Crisp had a bases-loaded walk, Kotsay knocked in two runs, and then a couple of bunts give them the game.
Anyway, hoping for a win tonight so we don’t fall back in the standings.

The Sox are a decent team, but really, these “comeback” wins of theirs nearly always occur in their crackerjax box of a stadium. Why do you think we monster the ball there, too? The place forgives all sins, especially when you bat last.

Another factor of Boston’s success is an outfield that forgives all pitching sins. Ellsbury isn’t much of a hitting talent, but he can go and get the ball. How many leaping, diving catches has their revamped outfield made to rescue mediocre pitching? And their pitching is not lockdown. Fenway is the great equalizer for the Red Sox. On the road, they generally are a below average team.

]]> By: For $13 I'll be a Macadamia Nut http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/comment-page-14/#comment-524623 For $13 I'll be a Macadamia Nut Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:45:23 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/#comment-524623 For someone just coming back, and early, from Tommy John surgery, I really don't think there is much to complain about with what Pavano did so far. I know he is no favorite of the Yankee fans, but he is working it as best he can. Coming back this soon is pretty good. While it may be simply motivated by getting his next paycheck, so what. At least the Yankees are getting something out of him now, rather than absolutely nothing. Coke is going to be a fan favorite just given his demeanor. He seems like a kid, but has done well on the mound. I look forward to seeing more of him. For someone just coming back, and early, from Tommy John surgery, I really don’t think there is much to complain about with what Pavano did so far.

I know he is no favorite of the Yankee fans, but he is working it as best he can. Coming back this soon is pretty good. While it may be simply motivated by getting his next paycheck, so what. At least the Yankees are getting something out of him now, rather than absolutely nothing.

Coke is going to be a fan favorite just given his demeanor. He seems like a kid, but has done well on the mound. I look forward to seeing more of him.

]]> By: trisha - I am a Sidney supporter and also believe Arod will start to hit. http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/comment-page-14/#comment-524622 trisha - I am a Sidney supporter and also believe Arod will start to hit. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:45:16 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/#comment-524622 Ha ha ha ha! He probably wouldn't even get it! Ha ha ha ha! He probably wouldn’t even get it!

]]> By: Angel - A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/comment-page-14/#comment-524620 Angel - A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:45:12 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/#comment-524620 Thanks for always sharing the postgame comments, Pat. I really appreciate it, as I don't get YES. Thanks for always sharing the postgame comments, Pat. I really appreciate it, as I don’t get YES.

]]> By: Timmy Lupus http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/comment-page-14/#comment-524616 Timmy Lupus Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:43:54 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/#comment-524616 Trisha, are you going to bring the latest issue of Mad Magazine for him to sign? Trisha, are you going to bring the latest issue of Mad Magazine for him to sign?

]]> By: trisha - I am a Sidney supporter and also believe Arod will start to hit. http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/comment-page-14/#comment-524614 trisha - I am a Sidney supporter and also believe Arod will start to hit. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:41:41 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/#comment-524614 Thanks Yankee Trader! Doesn't it really stink that we are helping the Sux by beating Tampa? Hey tomorrow night I get to watch Alfred E. Neuman in person. And my seats are so close to the dugout and the field that I could highfive the guys when they walk in from the field (So I will get to see IPK up close and personal. :) Thanks Yankee Trader! Doesn’t it really stink that we are helping the Sux by beating Tampa? Hey tomorrow night I get to watch Alfred E. Neuman in person. And my seats are so close to the dugout and the field that I could highfive the guys when they walk in from the field (So I will get to see IPK up close and personal.

:)

]]> By: Brandon (90210 was worth it )..."we play today, we lose today, das it". http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/comment-page-14/#comment-524606 Brandon (90210 was worth it )..."we play today, we lose today, das it". Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:32:58 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/#comment-524606 <i>I remember during the SuperBowl, Kim interviewed Ahmad Bradshaw during media week and he kept calling her “man”.</i> Me too. It's like he wanted some. :lol: I remember during the SuperBowl, Kim interviewed Ahmad Bradshaw during media week and he kept calling her “man”.

Me too. It’s like he wanted some. :lol:

]]> By: Al from BK(Brett Ratliff fan) http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/comment-page-14/#comment-524605 Al from BK(Brett Ratliff fan) Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:32:33 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/#comment-524605 "I keep waiting for Coke to call Kim Jones “dude” during his interviews." If there was ever a movie about the 08 Yanks. Sean Penn during his fast time at ridgemont high days would be perfect. “I keep waiting for Coke to call Kim Jones “dude” during his interviews.”

If there was ever a movie about the 08 Yanks. Sean Penn during his fast time at ridgemont high days would be perfect.

]]> By: Al from BK(Brett Ratliff fan) http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/comment-page-14/#comment-524602 Al from BK(Brett Ratliff fan) Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:30:59 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/#comment-524602 I say the Joba agenda next year is keep him in the pen til memorial day and then unleash the beast. However due to the injuries to Hughes and Joba this season it means the only starter definitely penned for next season is Wanger. This translates to "Hank get CC, now!". I say the Joba agenda next year is keep him in the pen til memorial day and then unleash the beast. However due to the injuries to Hughes and Joba this season it means the only starter definitely penned for next season is Wanger. This translates to “Hank get CC, now!”.

]]> By: Dave D http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/comment-page-14/#comment-524601 Dave D Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:30:10 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/09/03/game-139-yankees-at-rays/#comment-524601 I remember during the SuperBowl, Kim interviewed Ahmad Bradshaw during media week and he kept calling her "man". I remember during the SuperBowl, Kim interviewed Ahmad Bradshaw during media week and he kept calling her “man”.

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