Mo clinches home field for the AL
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Joe Maddon handled his bullpen exactly right, leaving the lead in the hands of Mariano Rivera. He took care of business like he always does and now the American League has home-field advantage in the Series after beating the National League 4-3. The game lasted only two hours and 31 minutes.
Derek Jeter was 0 for 2 but scored two runs. Mark Teixeira was 0 for 3. No player had more than one hit or one RBI. There were only three extra-base hits.
Baseball takes a day off tomorrow. The Yankees get an extra day and go back to work on Friday.
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Mo deserved MVP. Screw FOX and Selig.
nice game for mo after papelbum nearly blew it and was bailed out by crawford.
Oh please. Stereotypical Yankees fan entitlement. Crawford deserved it as much as anyone. Mo wasn’t the only pitcher who got 3 outs. Crawford saved a run. In a game where no hitter got more than 1 hit and no pitcher was stupendous, they picked the right guy.
Pete did you say there was a prize for the poster who came closest to guessing the final score? A media guide or something?
“MVP should have been MO or Crawford. Co MVP’s as GB suggested.”
How is Joe Nathan left out of this ? Or Curtis Granderson ?
See Mo and Nathan cancelled each other out.
Granderson got the go ahead (MVP candidate)
But Crawford made the big play of the game.
Yeah that was sweet wasn’t it.
Mo did win the “Worst Swing Induced Even Though The Batter Knew What Was Coming” award.
WP: Papelbon
SV: Rivera
Probably won’t EVER happen again.
MARTE IS RETURNING !!!
I’m fine with Crawford – the MVP of the ASG is no big deal. Seriously – the looks on the players faces as they watch Mo carve up the hitters is worth more than 100 MVP. That 2nd strike to Hawpe was from another planet – what a cutter.
Mo showing the Yankee Pride again. I bet his kids can throw a mean cutter!!
Pedro signs with Phillies.
If he gets a start at Shea, (or whatever they’re calling it these days) I’m there.
Marte is coming back?
We’re saved!
I agree with Betsy on Crawford and on the faces of the players watching Mo pitch.
Nathan got himself in a jam. Granted he got out of it but, he put two runners on. No MVP consideration needed.
Granderson had a triple but it didn’t knock in a run.
Crawford got a hit and made a great run saving catch so he was the right choice.
Marte is only in the GCL… still has a ways to go. Assuming no setbacks.
“Oh please. Stereotypical Yankees fan entitlement. Crawford deserved it as much as anyone. Mo wasn’t the only pitcher who got 3 outs. Crawford saved a run. In a game where no hitter got more than 1 hit and no pitcher was stupendous, they picked the right guy.”
I don’t think it has anything to do with “Yankee fan entitlement”. Crawford made a heck of a catch, that’s for sure. But outside of that one play, he didn’t do anything else. He did just as much to secure the win as Mo. In that case, give them co-MVPs, especially considering he became the all time leader in ASG saves. I won’t even mention that Mo absolutely dominated all three of those batters.
There was no clear winner, really, and in that case, it doesn’t hurt to go with the sentimental vote. A guy who just saved his 4th and record setting game certainly deserves sentimentality.
That’s they way I see it, anyway.
The 3rd strike to Hawpe looked like it made a left turn.
dennis-Costanza
July 14th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
GB7.
I know folks here do not like Wake. He is one of the hardest working guys on the team to make non baseball players lives better.
Good point GB.
-dennis
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Dennis, I have nothing but respect for Wakefield’s ability and the way he handles himself on and off the field. A lot like Jeter and Rivera. His only flaw is his lousy taste uin uniforms.
Damaso Marte begins rehab assignment on Thursday.
Mo >>>>>>> American League >>>>>> National League >>>>> You.
On another note entirely, can someone here give a decent scouting report on Kelvin DeLeon?
Guy’s tearing up the GCL, has a BABIP that’s way too high and a K/BB ration that’s disturbingly bad (23 k’s, 4 bb’s) but is still hitting something like a crazy .350….
All BA tells me, really, is that he’s the guy that the Yanks’ skimmed the bonus on in the DR.
I’ve been told we should keep an eye on this kid…just want to know what I should be looking for…
dennis-Costanza
July 14th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
MVP should have been MO or Crawford. Co MVP’s as GB suggested.
-dennis
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I might have considered 3 co-MVPs with Crawford, Granderson, and Rivera. Rivera, though would be a touchy choice, except for those three power hitters, because the AL had 5 other pitchers with a perfect inning.
MVP should have been Halladay, he looked great.
No Beckett,or Wakefield
Hswpe looked lost against Mo.
Just think Papelbon wanted to be the closer last year in Yankee stadium over Mo,who is perfect in saves in the All Star games.
I’m SO PROUD of Jeter and Mo’s CONTRIBUTION TO THIS WIN.
Thank You Lincecum too,they couldn’t have done it without you.
Like Pete said, Maddon managed the final three innings correctly. I was glad to see that Nathan was the 8th inning guy, and not that piece of sh*t, who had to pitch the 7th. And he thinks he’s the best closer. HA!!!!!
What!
Lincecum threw Doc a curve?
Where’s your code Freak?
“He did just as much to secure the win as Mo.”
Again how can you say that and ignore what Nathan did ? I love Mo but he wasn’t the MVP of this game. Nathan went through the real meat of the order. Carl Crawford made a game saving catch, the NL had only 6 baserunners throughout the game.
All in all Carl Crawford was the MVP in the OF, sometimes the big play comes from the OF.
Rebecca–Optimist Prime–Montero Fanaticus Primus
July 14th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Mo >>>>>>> American League >>>>>> National League >>>>> You.
On another note entirely, can someone here give a decent scouting report on Kelvin DeLeon?
Guy’s tearing up the GCL, has a BABIP that’s way too high and a K/BB ration that’s disturbingly bad (23 k’s, 4 bb’s) but is still hitting something like a crazy .350….
All BA tells me, really, is that he’s the guy that the Yanks’ skimmed the bonus on in the DR.
I’ve been told we should keep an eye on this kid…just want to know what I should be looking for…
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I’d be able to give what I’ve read, Rebecca, but, SJ has seen him, I believe. He’s probably your best eye-witness. I’d hate to say something about a player I haven’t seen play before.
AL East.
HOW COOL!!!
Nice postgame on MLB TV.
RBIMan Halladay gave up runs,where you watching?
Mauer should get credit for his RBI gane leading run.
I’m a Wakefield fan as well. It sucks he didn’t get to pitch.
Crawford’s catch wasn’t that great
Michael Young’s stop and throw out of Pujols in the 2nd inning was much better
Loved seeing the other players/coaches faces as Mo was pitching. You could read their expressions:
Jeter: This game is over.
Torre: I wish I could have taken him across country with me.
Bay: I hit a home run off him, seriously!
Morneau: How in the world does he do that?
Maddon: Finally, a good thing about playing in the same division as this guy.
Papelbon: Why isn’t he pumping his fist?
“Crawford’s catch wasn’t that great”
Wasn’t that great? Mike I just saw the replay of it again and he reached over the wall and took away a home run. I don’t know that it gets much better than that!
“Crawford’s catch wasn’t that great”
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
seeing that he was around 40-60 feet away from it and it was a line drive going for a HR, yeh not great. My god if that were a Yankees I swear there would be some OMFG WHAT A CATCH !!!! ..quotes.
Ben – that post was GREAT!
Guys, the MVP was decided by votes, which fans were allowed to cast in starting in the 6th inning. Considering Crawford’s catch happened in the 7th inning, before Granderson’s triple or Mo’s save, it makes sense that he would get the most votes. Especially since there was really no clear cut winner.
“Wasn’t that great? Mike I just saw the replay of it again and he reached over the wall and took away a home run. I don’t know that it gets much better than that!”
It’s better when he’s doing that in pinstripes at the stadium robbing the elf!
July 14th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Trader.
He is a great deal every year. Just on innings pitched alone…I know he looks awful sometimes but he is a steal IMO.
-dennis
trisha it’s called hating.
Or the ghetto streets term… HI HATER !
“It’s better when he’s doing that in pinstripes at the stadium robbing the elf!”
And Obama’s throw wasn’t so hot. A 59 footer.
I thought that dude was an athlete. Well maybe he is but he’s no baseball player.
“seeing that he was around 40-60 feet away from it and it was a line drive going for a HR, yeh not great. My god if that were a Yankees I swear there would be some OMFG WHAT A CATCH !!!! ..quotes.”
Like Melky robbing Manny!
Can you imagine how much chatter Carl Crawford would have if he played in NY or Bos?
-dennis
“Jeter: This game is over.
Torre: I wish I could have taken him across country with me.
Bay: I hit a home run off him, seriously!
Morneau: How in the world does he do that?
Maddon: Finally, a good thing about playing in the same division as this guy.
Papelbon: Why isn’t he pumping his fist?”
Tejada: Maybe I should have injected just one more millimeter.
(Sorry, I couldn’t resist).
“Like Melky robbing Manny!”
I’m saying.
Crawford is about as 5-tool as you can get. The guy is a phenomenal athlete.
“Mauer should get credit for his RBI gane leading run.”
Adam Jones got the game winning RBI.
I don’t think it was that great of a catch either. It was a fine catch, don’t get me wrong, but he just drifted back, easily getting to the ball. Then he did a little jump to catch it. So not saying it wasn’t a fine catch, I’ve just seen dozens of better catches already this season…
Anyways, this has got to be one of the shortest all star games ever???
Anyone else a little glad the Angels were completely unrepresented in the All-star festivities?
“I’d be able to give what I’ve read, Rebecca, but, SJ has seen him, I believe. He’s probably your best eye-witness. I’d hate to say something about a player I haven’t seen play before.”
Thanks man, I’ll see if I ask again in the mañana if SJ is around what he can say.
Guy interests me but GCL is probably way, way too early to get hooked on a player, so I’ll stay with Montero for now.
Rebecca, keep an eye on the kids from the NY-Penn League at Staten Island. They have some great looking recent draftees there. Maybe you can get some interviews from them and get those “I talked to him when” moments.
GB: Heh, I’m far too shy to just go up to them like that, but I do want to get out to SI sometime…I was there last summer…can’t remember who I saw but I missed Venditte’s debute…I think Melky Mesa and Jack Rye were there, not sure…
“Crawford is about as 5-tool as you can get. The guy is a phenomenal athlete.”
I wouldn’t call Crawford a 5-tool player, the power isn’t really there or the arm but he’s as athletic a player as there is.
First time in 10 years, no HRs in the All Star game.
MLB network has a great postgame, really enjoying not only having to rely o (N) ESPN
I think Crawford’s catch didn’t look like much mainly because he is a good player who makes difficult plays look somewhat routine.
I didn’t think there were any true MVP’s in the game. Crawford almost looked uncomfortable getting the award, but I guess he deserved it as much as anyone.
RS – while I don’t particularly like the Angels, its a shame they weren’t really represented in this ASG. That team has had a tough year and a lot to deal with.
Rebecca–Optimist Prime–Montero Fanaticus Primus
July 15th, 2009 at 12:13 am
GB: Heh, I’m far too shy to just go up to them like that, but I do want to get out to SI sometime…I was there last summer…can’t remember who I saw but I missed Venditte’s debute…I think Melky Mesa and Jack Rye were there, not sure…
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Hey, if you can talk on the radio without sounding like a babbling fool, you can do interviews. Just call the Staten Island office and ask if they can set up some interviews or allow you access to the new kids for your site.
“First time in 10 years, no HRs in the All Star game.”
All thanks to Crawford
Of course, Bud Selig will probably say it’s because PED’s are no longer in baseball.
RS July 15th, 2009 at 12:20 am
“First time in 10 years, no HRs in the All Star game.”
All thanks to Crawford
Of course, Bud Selig will probably say it’s because PED’s are no longer in baseball.
lol
Wakefield’s 1st All Star game and on the radio with JT debrick,the RS fans are bohooing,saying that it was a slap in the face.Maddon didn’t use him,because he had 11 wins.Bwaaah!
“Crawford is about as 5-tool as you can get. The guy is a phenomenal athlete.”
definitly not 5 tool…but hes still a great player and id kill to have him on my team
I’m calling for an investigation. LOL @ Crawford being the mvp. I dont think that ball was going to go over the fence. Simple catch even Johnny Damon could of made it.
Mariano should of been the MVP.
haiku-man
July 15th, 2009 at 12:22 am
Wakefield’s 1st All Star game and on the radio with JT debrick,the RS fans are bohooing,saying that it was a slap in the face.Maddon didn’t use him,because he had 11 wins.Bwaaah!
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Maddon is smart he didn’t want to blow the game. Wakefield was basically in the Brett Tomko role for the allstar game. Wakefield and his 4.31 era had no business in the game.
“Hey, if you can talk on the radio without sounding like a babbling fool, you can do interviews. Just call the Staten Island office and ask if they can set up some interviews or allow you access to the new kids for your site.”
See, that’s the weird thing about me.
I don’t mind making a fool of myself when I know other people are egging me on–like with WFAN, of course–but when it’s me, by myself, especially if it’s concerning calling a stranger, I get incredibly, incredibly shy.
I can’t really explain it. Well, I can, but it’s not really appropriate for the blog.
If Tim Wakefield can be put on the All Star squad as a sort of token Lifetime Achievement deal, then it certainly wouldn’t be that horrible for Mo to have gotten the MVP. I don’t think I’m being a homer to say that.
Wakefield definitely deserved to be on the all-star team. The dude had 11 wins and has been the consumate professional for many years. That’s exactly the type of player you want in the all-star game representing the game of baseball
Mark
July 15th, 2009 at 12:31 am
If Tim Wakefield can be put on the All Star squad as a sort of token Lifetime Achievement deal, then it certainly wouldn’t be that horrible for Mo to have gotten the MVP. I don’t think I’m being a homer to say that.
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Mariano broke the record for allstar saves he should of won the mvp. No other player really stood out and had a great game.
Rufus: It’s 80 in my apartment and I don’t turn the air on at night b/c it’s too noisy.
So in that sense, yes, I am hot.
Rufus.
Get out of here. I am emailing Pete right now to make sure hegets you IP address.
-dennis
Mo isn’t losing sleep over an ASG MVP award and you shouldn’t either.
~AL owns NL because of the DH in the AL,you’d think they’d figure it out.Al plays with 9 players they play knowing Most likely the pitcher is an out.
~RS still calling in saying they didn’t want to see a Ray’s game.RS are fuming mad haha,on the radio.What a great night
all 3 Yankees played,and one saved the game.
~Remember in ,I think it was 92 or93,and Ceto Gaston did the same thing to Mike Mussina in the All Star game?
~Mike was with Baltimore at the time,and to this day they are angry with Gaston.
Sorry for the typos. Pete, please see the note re: Rufus in your inbox when you check it. Thanks.
Dennis
Rebecca–Optimist Prime–Montero Fanaticus Primus
July 15th, 2009 at 12:29 am
“Hey, if you can talk on the radio without sounding like a babbling fool, you can do interviews. Just call the Staten Island office and ask if they can set up some interviews or allow you access to the new kids for your site.”
See, that’s the weird thing about me.
I don’t mind making a fool of myself when I know other people are egging me on–like with WFAN, of course–but when it’s me, by myself, especially if it’s concerning calling a stranger, I get incredibly, incredibly shy.
I can’t really explain it. Well, I can, but it’s not really appropriate for the blog.
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Consider yourself “egged on”, Rebecca. Just teasing. I know what you mean, though about talking to strangers, though. I’ve been giving verbal reports for 35 years to Generals and everyone else, and although my reports are technically correct and I know the subject, I still struggle to sound competent. Teaching classes to young soldiers isn’t a problem, because it’s not personal or one on one.
Lorenzo
July 15th, 2009 at 12:49 am
Did you seriously just say “I’m going to email Pete about this” Is this middle school?
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It’s not middle school, but, that idiot must be a middle schooler. I assume that you condone that sort of stupidity, though. None of the women on here deserve that crap.
“Consider yourself “egged on”, Rebecca. Just teasing. I know what you mean, though about talking to strangers, though. I’ve been giving verbal reports for 35 years to Generals and everyone else, and although my reports are technically correct and I know the subject, I still struggle to sound competent. Teaching classes to young soldiers isn’t a problem, because it’s not personal or one on one.”
The weird thing is, I’ve got no problem speaking in front of large groups of people–I gave one of my HS graduation speeches just because I thought it’d be funny to do it and not tell my parents (it was so worth it).
But when it comes to having to cold-contact someone that I don’t know and who probably has no interest in me–it’s off-putting.
I’m the absolute worst when it comes to Customer Service. You basically have to threaten to never speak to me again and have me believe you mean it for me to call customer service.
“Again how can you say that and ignore what Nathan did ? I love Mo but he wasn’t the MVP of this game. Nathan went through the real meat of the order. Carl Crawford made a game saving catch, the NL had only 6 baserunners throughout the game.
All in all Carl Crawford was the MVP in the OF, sometimes the big play comes from the OF.”
Brandon, don’t get me wrong. I’m not in the “not such a great catch” camp at all. It was a fantastic catch, that did indeed save a run, which is why, in a game like this, I thought he should have gotten a SHARE of the MVP award. Nathan walked a man with 2 outs, allowed a hit, and then allowed a steal (that base was stolen off of him and his delivery), which is why I wouldn’t consider him. Papelbon gave up ROCKETS to the outfield that both looked like they had a chance to go, so perfect inning or not, he’s out.
Like I said, when you’ve got a game that was, in essence, won as a team, with everyone pitching in a doing a little bit, and no one really taking control, it’s okay to make a sentimental choice. For me, the sentimental choice should go to the guy who just set a record for career ASG saves, and who pitched a dominant, no doubt inning. And I fully recognize that Crawford’s catch facilitated Rivera being able to be in a save situation. And I will fully admit to being a little bitter and irritated at the selection process, and so seeing a Ray get it didn’t exactly thrill me. But I also won’t deny that Crawford made a fantastic catch and deserved a share of the award. I’m simply providing reasoning for why, if I had a vote in the matter, I’d have suggested co-MVPs.
Rufus has to be a RS fan,they’re a little angry the 42 yr old didn’t play.
Hey RS you need a catcher that has experience with knuckle ballers,and his catcher didn’t make the team.
Believe it or not La Russa 2007 ,held out Pujols thinking if there are extra innings,St Louis was mad,not angry,mad.
Rebecca–Optimist Prime–Montero Fanaticus Primus
July 15th, 2009 at 12:57 am
The weird thing is, I’ve got no problem speaking in front of large groups of people–I gave one of my HS graduation speeches just because I thought it’d be funny to do it and not tell my parents (it was so worth it).
But when it comes to having to cold-contact someone that I don’t know and who probably has no interest in me–it’s off-putting.
I’m the absolute worst when it comes to Customer Service. You basically have to threaten to never speak to me again and have me believe you mean it for me to call customer service.
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LMAO. I always figured you to be someone that couldn’t keep quiet at a wedding or funeral…..the need to talk. My granddaughters are that type. Can’t shut them up unless you threaten to cut up their credit cards.
Hey, I’m a Yankee fan and I was a little mad Wakefield didn’t get into the game. He paid his dues, finally earned his trip and doesn’t even get into the game. It’s a shame really. But, if that game went into extra innings, being a knuckleballer, he could’ve gone 4 or 5 innings and not missed a beat.
GB: Get me in the right context, and I can’t shut up.
Rebecca.
We know. We have seen your blog!
All good.
-dennis
RS July 15th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Anyone else a little glad the Angels were completely unrepresented in the All-star festivities?
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I must admit, I took a bit of joy from it…
(now watch, they’ll be in the WS instead ;-(
Dennis:
It took me to 1 AM, but finally I have a post in mind. Nothing special, just a second half preview. Let’s see if I finish it before 3 AM!
looking forward to reading it Rebecca.
just saw scary guy on replay pod person or cyborg?
Rebecca,
I can sum up what your preview of the 2nd half should say to make your life much easier:
“The Yankees need to win games. The Red Sox and Rays need to lose games
Please, please, please God let the Rangers win the AL West”
Wait. Rivera was supposed to get an award for something he does all the time?
As far as Beckett and Wakefield are concerned. Of course they should’ve gotten in.
But in a one run game, you never know until the last out whether or not it will be tied and go into extra innings.
Props to maddon for making the right choice ahead of time of saying Rivera would close, should the occasion arise.
He also said that Wakefield might not get into the game because he would be used at the tail end where he supposedly could go on forever. Very likely, too, he had to consider who the heck could catch that stupid flutter ball he throws.
I don’t think that Wakefield feels slighted at all. He’s probably just happy that he made the ASG in the first place.
Marte… welcome to the partay
hope his rehab goes well.
“being a knuckleballer, he could’ve gone 4 or 5 innings and not missed a beat.”
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perhaps the reason he didn’t get in is because he couldn’t have “missed a bat”.
Like a true Yankee fan, I voted for every Red Sox player for the All Star game, and not one Yankee. I mean this. In a grueling season, the very last thing a player needs is to sacrifice his one chance to get away from the game, his one chance to really rest, to clear his head – by playing a meaningless game. Meaningless, at best. Imagine if Jeter was (is?) injured by that HBP. What if that inning by Mariano means the Yankees are deprived of a single win? Please, all Yankees fans — never vote for another Yankee to be an All Star ever again. I’ll be stuffing the ballot box with Red Sox names every year; please join me. It’s best for the Yanks, without question.
Boston Dave,
Damaso’s homerun call? You know if he hits one in the world series?
And just because we’re not Halladayed out yet. He thinks they have a great future, but probably doesn’t include him.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....id=4327888
Some of you laughed about Halladay’s “nervous” two innings. He didn’t look too nervous for the first 5 batters.
I think that the moves that a manager has to make because of this game meaning HFA costs the chance for getting the players into the game.
I don’t think a game like this should decide that. It should be the record of the team from the season that does that. They earned it.
It would allow for the game to be played with all those who were chosen then without having to worry as much about winning. The players still want to win, but if you get to be selected to be in the game I think you should be IN the game.
“I think that the moves that a manager has to make because of this game meaning HFA costs the chance for getting the players into the game. ”
If the managers were REALLY managing these games to the importance that Bud Selig feels the game has, then you wouldn’t see guys like Greinke, or Felix Hernandez pitch one inning. If they’re playing to win it, you pull out all the stops.
The fact that the players only have 1 inning appearances shows that still regardless of the moronic “it counts” bs, it’s nothing more than a meaningless exhibition game.
If they wanted the game to matter, like I’ve stated ad nauseum, then they have to get rid of the stupid rules like every team needs a representative, or the fan voting which is pointless.
Ford Frick had it right when he discontinued fan voting in 1957 after Cincinnati fans stuffed the ballots so 7 Reds players were starters.
Miggs and Ramey: I finished the first part.
http://www.puristbleedspinstri.....-half.html
I’m going to go to sleep and tackle the offense and the bullpen in the morning and afternoon.
Oh, I don’t mind a representative from every team. What I do object to is half the backups being from Boston. I was expecting Nick Green to be introduced next.
I do think that the HFA should be determined by best record.
Once again, props to the Yankee representatives who did the organization well.
Jeter and Tex getting on base, and both played great defense.
And Rivera. What else can you say? Simply the best. And congrats for breaking the ASG saves tie with Eckersly.
I hope the Yankees can take advantage of the home field advantage in the WS that Mo helped secure.
Although I think they may need to get rid of Eiland in order to do it.
One catch deserves MVP? How about 10 Allstar games and setting the marking for most saves in this event. These type awards made by anti Yankees. And while I’m on it, Cano should have been there.
It’s official Pedro is a Philly.1 yr 1 million can make more with incentives.Expected to pitch between 83-86.Starts Thurs.
Agreed with Sigmund, if I had it my way no Yankees would play in the all-star game, it is stupid and serves no purpose other than to appease little kids who get excited about all the great players from all the teams playing together!!!!…. yawn…. let’s get back to some real baseball please…
Sorry for going political but Obama is the man.
some yankees fans would cancel christmas if they thought it would give the yankees an advantage over the socks. get a life.
SCRANTON agreed!
No excuse for going political. Keep politics off this blog. Period.
where does halladay go?
i hope it doesn’t drag out forever.
i think the only thing that separates the yankees & rs is a 3rd starter,a pen arm & an outfielder.
with
cc
burnett
wang
pettitte
joba
hughes
we were slightly better
we have the advantage at
3rd
c
ss
1b
2b
rf are a wash & boston has an edge in cf,lf
What a snoozer of an exhibition. I can’t believe anyone thinks that should decide home field in the World Series. Let’s just make the home run derby decide it. Just as exciting as the “game”.
bru- Yankees CF’ers are both better this season than Jacoby Ellsbury.
Gardner’s OPS+ is 99.
Melky’s is 105.
Jacoby Ellsbury’s is 90.
Bay is only hitting .260 how was he in the ASG? I guess his hits against the Yankees count double for this case.
I don’t think this game should determine home field for the WS. This game is comprised of the best of all the teams in MLB who play together once a year. The home field advantage should be determined by the team w/the best season record.
Life stood still a while when Jeter was hit in the hand in the first inning. Not again!! Scary, very scary.
Jeter, Mo and Tex did very well. I suppose there will be much ado because Jeter and Tex played more than two innings.
Mo should have been a co-MVP due to the fact he needed to save the game and ensure a place for the AL team in the WS. As Ueker (sp) would say: Juuuusstt a little pressure out there. As usual, Mo came through. Isn’t he the greatest??
Tom in NJ: I would guess that Gardner and Melky have less AB’s because they platoon. Did you compare stolen bases? Els had 50 last year in the lead off position. He was moved down to 6th and last I saw he had a 300 + plus batting average. Earlier on he had a streak going on put outs. With his speed and grace he can get to many fly balls than most CF.
Now that Mo did his job and saved home field for the AL, the Yankees need to figure out a way to get to the World series. That would be sweet!
Congrats to the AL for continuing their ASG winning streak. Great representation by our Yankees, particularly Mo.
I have no problem with Crawford being MVP. It was a game-saving catch. And it was really the only stand-out play. If Mo had come into the previous inning to record a 4-out save, or was brought into an inning with men on base and then shut down the offense, then he would get MVP consideration for the game. He simply did what he always does, and while that in itself is extraordinary, in terms of this one game, there were many valuable players, and Crawford’s catch merely stood out. JMHO.
I also agree that the ASG has no business determining HFA for the World Series. It should be the reward to the team that won the most regular season games of the two who get to the WS. We all know that sometimes the team with THE most regular season wins has already been eliminated in an earlier round (ouch).
Although I like that the Yankees have an extra day of rest, I also hate that the Yankees have an extra day off. One more day without Yankee baseball.
Tom in N.J.
July 15th, 2009 at 6:22 am
bru- Yankees CF’ers are both better this season than Jacoby Ellsbury.
Gardner’s OPS+ is 99.
Melky’s is 105.
Jacoby Ellsbury’s is 90.”
I think both Gardner and Melky are doing well this year. I would just add that there are more criteria in evaluating a player than OPS. I don’t want to come across as a homer but I believe that Ellsbury has a higher average than both Gardner and Melky and has more stolen bases.
Would absolutely HATE this.
http://www.realgmbaseball.com/....._halladay/
Melky and Gardner are both capable 4th outfielder’s. Neither is a five tool player.
JMHO…
Who cares if Mo got the MVP. His performance was there for all to see and enjoy. Agreed that the looks on the faces of the dugout players who “know” Mo’s work were priceless. As far as I’m concerned, MVP isn’t good enough for what he does.
WHAAAAAT was up with that pre-game show? It lasted longer than the game. How awful for the players (and tv viewers) to be introduced and then have to wait while MLB farted around with that All Stars Among Us stuff? I’m very impressed by all of the people who “won” this “award” but seriously, could it be more contrived – what in the heck has it got to do with baseball besides delaying the ASG? And what’s up with the Five Living Presidents doing lame voice overs? It’s better at Disney’s Hall of Presidents. The game is enough by itself without all the lilly gilding.
Thought the Pres did a good job. Looked like he enjoyed himself. Hope he did considering it’s all too often a thankless job.
Gotta give MVP to Crawford and his game-saving catch. The NL would have buckled down after that HR and it was a good chance the AL would have lost. That being said, Papelbum almost blew it so he gets the LVP award.
My favorite part of the All-Star game was when Halladay gave up 3 runs, they met him in the dugout and reminded him of his poor performance in an interview right afterwords, then the mic died out a few seconds into his rebuttal. FOXXXXXX
I saw the first couple of innings then fell asleep. I woke up just in time to see Mo finish them off…
We are so lucky as Yankee Fans to have two of the best to ever play still playing at a high level in Mo and Jeter…
Pete give us something new to talk about. Two more days without baseball sucks…
Ray, hey I’m not saying Jacoby Ellsbury is a bad player- he’s not. I was just maikng the point that the production the Yanks have gotten from center this season from Melky and Gardner is better than the Red Sox have gotten.
The Yankee centerfeilders have more runs, rbis, home runs, then the Sox CF’ers have. They also have a higher OBP, SLGP, and OPS than the Sox CF’ers have.
no games thurs???
8 games going
http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter.....d=20090716
What’s the constant obsession with Yankee fans comparing Yankee players head to head with Red Sock players?
It’s all meaningless.
They don’t award wins to the team who has the edge in position by position match ups.
Don’t worry about what the Red Sox are going until the Yanks play them next month.
Murphydog….
Couldnt agree more. I pray for the day when Fox loses their baseball contract. They are worthless. As are their announcers!!!
Mo should have been the MVP … I know Crawford made the catch, but it was the perfect time to give it to a relief pitcher.
Mo pitched a clean ninth inning and made Hawpe look foolish with those cutters (I thought he was going to fall down when he swung and missed at that one pitch) … the pitch Mo struck him out was classic Sandman … back door cutter on the outside corner … how many times have we seen that?
But the biggest reason is he broke Eckersley’s ASG save record and his career is winding down … it would have been a nice gesture to give to a man who is one the classiest and well-liked athletes to ever play the game.
Ah well, the biggest award for Mo is coming 5 years after he retires when goes to Cooperstown.
Ellsbury is a nice player, but, IMO, not a future superstar as some sox fans and Gammons might have you believe. But, he does have the ability to make big plays defensively, as well as steal a base at important times when everybody knows you are going to/have to run.
He is a good piece to the puzzle when you have other stars around him, but will probably never be one of the top 4 or 5 guys in a lineup that you have to worry about.
http://www.nydailynews.com/spo.....tml?page=0
I think Tex’ grade is a little high….esp. compared to Jeter
I just wish I had screencaps of the players watching as Mo did his thing – that’s always my favorite part, lol
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com.....p;c_id=nyy
The final out was secured by second baseman Ben Zobrist of the Rays, who said of the ball, “Let’s just say I have it in a very safe place.”
Zobrist said that he would talk with Rivera about a potential deal to acquire the milestone memento.
Asked if he had contacted Zobrist yet, Rivera replied, “No, but I will. I will.”
** The deal probably involves Mo letting Zobrist get to first base the next time they face each other, lol
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07.....179341.htm
Crawford, who made a leaping catch to rob Brad Hawpe of a home run in the seventh, was asked what it’s like to play behind Rivera. Crawford smiled and said, one word, “peaceful.”
**LOL of course it’s peaceful – how often does an OFer have to make a play when Mo is on the mound; 90% of the time, the ball never leaves the infield
I’m surprised anyone cares who got the MVP. Jeter would have been a good choice… or Mo as sort of a lifetime achievement award but having it go to a future Yankee is okay too! lol
Hopefully Pete has a few decent topics in mind for the time between now and Friday’s game… I don’t know why anyone would waste precious days off by taking Thursday off having already had three days. I know it’s not up to the teams, but it should be automatic to schedule four game series beginning Thursday after the All-Star break.
I like th fact that the Yanks get that extra day of rest.
They’ve got essentially no more off days for about a month because they have to make up a couple of those rainouts from early in the season.
A-Rod, Teixeira, Damon, Matsui, and Posada need that extra day.
lets get that cuban pitcher ! go for it Yanks !
Giuseppe Franco -
I know – the Yankees could stand the one more day to refresh. But I also think it would be soooo much better if they could move this day to the middle of the month, because even with the one extra day here it’s going to be a grind where a day off would surely be appreciated. And rain days wouldn’t be the same, because you’d still have to make up those games.
It’s a loooooong season. And the dog days are on their way.
Go get him Cashman
YANKEES EXPECTED TO TARGET FIRE-BALLING DEFECTOR AROLDIS CHAPMAN
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07.....179388.htm
Vintage Mariano Rivera:
“It’s another save,” Rivera said. “We won, and that’s the most important thing for me — we won. Without the opportunity for my teammates, I could not accomplish it. It’s all right, but we won.”
And the beauty of it all is that he means it.
Rebecca said something last night (I think it was last night) about Mo and it really struck me as being so right on. We are in the middle of watching a phenomenon beyond what any of us can comprehend and we won’t really be able to understand just how much we have in Mo until we no longer have him. His impact is and has been bigger than life.
For me, part of what makes Mariano so special is the grace abd humility that he brings to the game. He may be one of the most understated superstars the game has ever seen.
I really get choked up when I think of what he has brought into the life of this Yankee fan, into all of our lives.
When do words fail the most? When trying to do justice to anything that describes or captures the essence of Mariano Rivera.
I hope people realize that even if the Yankees signed Aroldis Chapman, he’s still a LONG way away from being an effective pitcher.
He can throw hard, but not with any consistency. It’s far too early to get excited about a pitcher who has the raw talent, but has yet to harness it consistently and who knows if he ever will?
Poopelbon should bow to Carl Crawford every time he sees him again for saving his a$$.
Only in his feeble mind will he ever match up with the Great Mariano.
Anyone ever been to Mo’s restaurant in New Rochelle? My brother-in-law met him when he was building it and he had no idea who he was. He said he was the mos down to earth guy and never realized how great he is until I told him. Mariano gave him an autographed bat that he still has. It’s very rare for Mo to sign a bat.
Maddon had Papelbon in the 7th and Nathan in the 8th.
See that Sox fans? saving the better relievers for last…
Papelbon sounded like a fool in his post-game interview on MLB network.