Yankees win 10-0, move 33 over .500
Posted by: Kevin Devaney Jr. - Posted in Misc on Aug 29, 2009 
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As I blogged earlier, thanks to a heads up from Pete, the Yankees are now 81-48, putting them 33 games over .500 for the first times since Sept. 26, 2006. That isn’t all that is of interest from today. Here’s the rest:
— Sergio Mitre left the game in the seventh inning with a one-hitter. A.J. Pierzynski lined a ball off his right forearm with one out and a runner on first. X-rays were negative, but Mitre and Joe Girardi said they didn’t know whether or not Mitre will make his next start. “I want to. I hope so,” Mitre said. If he feels better, Mitre will throw a bullpen on Monday.
— After playing catch today for the first time since re-injuring his bruised left index finger, Girardi expects Jorge Posada to play tomorrow. “We think he’ll be good to go tomorrow,” the manager said. “He did play catch today. The one thing that’s really hard to predict, and you can’t practice, is foul tips. He’s going to catch the balls cleanly, but both times it’s happened it has been foul tips. That’s not something I’d recommend we practice. You just kind of hope it doesn’t happen when he plays.”
— Derek Jeter said he elected to bunt for a base hit during the Yankees’ four-run rally in the second inning. He figured it would turn into a sac at worst. “It was the right thing to do. We had a couple guys on base. With nobody out, you move them over and you have a lot of different ways to score a run with guys on second and third as opposed to first and second. I’ve done it before and I’m sure I’ll do it again,” Jeter said. “I don’t care who knocks ‘em in. I’m just trying to win games. At that point, it was, what, 2-0. We’re trying to get some runs for Serg.”
— Mark Teixeira on the Jim Thome smash that broke up Mitre’s perfect game with one out in the fifth: “I tried to kind of put a glove on it — maybe knock it down or something — but that’s a play that if I make it, it’s probably a miracle.”
— With Chad Gaudin having pitched 2 2/3 innings today, Alfredo Aceves and David Robertson will serve as the long men for Joba Chamberlain tomorrow.
Good work today, Josh!
Great work today, Josh!
Excellent work today, Josh!
Fantastic work today, Josh!
“Derek Jeter said he elected to bunt for a base hit during the Yankees’ four-run rally in the second inning. He figured it would turn into a sac at worst. “It was the right thing to do. We had a couple guys on base. With nobody out, you move them over and you have a lot of different ways to score a run with guys on second and third as opposed to first and second. I’ve done it before and I’m sure I’ll do it again,” Jeter said. “I don’t care who knocks ‘em in. I’m just trying to win games. At that point, it was, what, 2-0. We’re trying to get some runs for Serg.””
So much for Girardi or Jeter lying about the bunt.
Look, I didn’t like the bunt at all, but as fans there is nothing we can do about a disagreement in baseball strategy that we have with Girardi and his players. Of course, we can continue to talk about it and pull our hair out when it doesn’t work, but it’s not going to change what the Yankees do as a team in game situations.
thanks Josh
Good win today and I’m a happy man except for Mitre getting nicked up a little.
jim i guess the white sox were trying really hard to beat the yankees today right. seeing as they are the yankees and everyone plays us really hard.
I forgot to say Josh did a great job on the blog today and I really appreciated the updates.
Long men for Joba? That’s negative thinking.
I say he goes 7 innings in 68 pitches.
Good game, Now lets sweep tomorrow!!
Thanks Josh, good work today.
Boston.com is reporting that Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield has had a setback and will likely miss a start or two.
Uhhhh, anyone know a good Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles?
We have some pretty ugly numbers against Freddy Garcia
Teixeria – 0-9 (.000)
Cano – 1-7 (.143)
Damon – 9-44 (.205)
Jeter – 5-28 (.179)
Melky – 1-7 (.143)
Swisher – 0-6 (.000)
Hairston – 1-20 (.050)
Posada – 3-16 (.188)
A-Rod, and Hinske are the only ones with good numbers against him. Kind of odd… those are like Pedro in his prime numbers.
“Boston.com is reporting that Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield has had a setback and will likely miss a start or two.”
Welcome back, Brad Penny! Let’s kiss and make up.
Yanks 19-7 in August with 2 left to play.
Mitre building Momentum for the 4th slot in the rotation.
“Derek Jeter said he elected to bunt for a base hit during the Yankees’ four-run rally in the second inning.”
Josh that was not on any audio I heard. When did he say that? It sure looked like a pure sac bunt to me.
On my wat to Bulls vs AAA Braves game. Anybody with a quick scouting report of the Braves AAA team? Who should I keep my eye on. Thanks.
Those numbers are mainly from the Freddy Garcia pre-major arm injury. It has little bearing on what may happen tomorrow with his current stuff.
And to think people were saying a few days ago that the White Sox are a dangerous team.
Yeah, to themselves.
They’ve looked like the keystone cops out there all season. It’s always just a matter of time before they shoot themselves in the foot.
Lots of talent and Ozzie Guillen is an embarrassment as a manager. He was never that kind of tough guy as a player. And managers who tear into his players to the media the way he does is the quickest way to lose your clubhouse.
It’s one thing to rip into your team as a whole but another to call out specific names the way he does.
I hope he gets fired. Then again, I’ve hated the White Sox all my life so maybe he should stick around awhile longer and continue to sink that franchise into the abyss.
Good thing Garcia is terrible now and those numbers are no indicator of the kind of success we could have tomorrow
How can Wakefield injure his back when he barely throws above 60 mph
Jim – Still think the White Sox “lay down” and lacked integrity against Boston?
They are a below .500 team and are playing as such.
I am just flat out amazed at today’s game. I seriously thought the Yanks would score 10, but that the Sox would have scored 9 off Meat Tray. Kudos to Meat Tray and Gaudin for the one hitter. Good job.
“How can Wakefield injure his back when he barely throws above 60 mph”
You must be a young person because when you get a certain age, you can injure your back just sleeping the wrong way.:)
I like Ozzie’s hard-nosed personality
He will get the attention of his players and they will be ready to play tomorrow.
Ozzie ripped into them last night and they weren’t ready to play today.
That schtick gets old real fast.
“Yanks 19-7 in August with 2 left to play.”
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Yeah, my 19-9 pre-month prediction is in serious jeopardy
“Look, I didn’t like the bunt at all, but as fans there is nothing we can do about a disagreement in baseball strategy that we have with Girardi and his players.”
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I said it before and I’ll say it again: If our biggest complaint about this team come October is Joe Girardi’s bunt sign, then you can start planning the parade.
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Yanks win! 28!!
Wilson
August 29th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
“Boston.com is reporting that Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield has had a setback and will likely miss a start or two.”
Welcome back, Brad Penny! Let’s kiss and make up.
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No it’s, Paul Byrd come on down.
Thanks, Josh, for the updates.
If the bunt is good enough for Jeter, it’s good enough for me. And it worked out.
He’s just as likely to hit into a double play as he is to get a hit. Well, not exactly. But you know what I mean.
And lol at your little joke there. 3 long men for Joba. Haha.
Ozzie’s an ass.
Zach, I have only had Korean in LA. But you can always start here and then narrow it by zip code:
http://www.yelp.com/search?fin.....restaurant
Hilarious blue parody of Ozzie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrncqybPGYs
I know some good Japanese restaurants in Manhattan, if that helps.
Manhattan Beach might help him.
the yankees have the type of offense that can beat any pitcher.
hallady
becket
santanna
jackson
etc…
as long as our pitching holds up we are fine
joba has to watch his back.
i bet he pitches well after mitres performance today.
joba is 2 good starts by mitre away from being the number 5 pitcher
marte & bruney i think will pitch themselves out of girardis dog house
sweeny on wfan wondering why burnett didnt pitch a gem with molina catching suggesting that burnett is the same with any catcher.
over time he would show his true colors
i agree.
also disputing the notion that the rangers are not throwing pitch counts out the window.
they are just trying to condition them to go 7 or 8 innings.
feliz is not being used much,etc…
“He will get the attention of his players and they will be ready to play tomorrow.”
If what you are saying is true (and it’s not), why does a manager have to go psycho during a press conference in order for his players to come ready to play? Ozzie has been doing this crap the whole time he’s been in Chicago. Apparently, his act isn’t working since his team is 2 games below .500 and leads the majors in errors. The CWS need a change in management. If Kenny Williams can’t see that, he’s getting exactly what he deserves…which is nothing.
Giuseppe Franco
August 29th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
And to think people were saying a few days ago that the White Sox are a dangerous team.
Yeah, to themselves.
They’ve looked like the keystone cops out there all season. It’s always just a matter of time before they shoot themselves in the foot.
Lots of talent and Ozzie Guillen is an embarrassment as a manager. He was never that kind of tough guy as a player. And managers who tear into his players to the media the way he does is the quickest way to lose your clubhouse.
It’s one thing to rip into your team as a whole but another to call out specific names the way he does.
I hope he gets fired. Then again, I’ve hated the White Sox all my life so maybe he should stick around awhile longer and continue to sink that franchise into the abyss.
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bino
i aree
he singles people out because he lets his emotions & frustrations get in the way
And finally! 33 games over. We’ve flirted with it a few times.
Just a terrific game all around.
Another gem from Ozzie:
“I wish I had another choice besides Josie,” Guillen said.
I know he’s said English is not his best language, but he can surely find a better way to express himself.
Excellent well rounded game today. Could not be happier with this one
Note to the people of LoHud- NEVER go to IKEA on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Apparently, everyone else on Long Island is there too
Nick,
The last time I used Yelp, I ended up missing dinner because I got sidetracked reading the funny (yet sometimes obnoxious) reviews…before I could snap out of it, it was midnight and I had to settle for Dominos.
But now that you mention Korean, maybe i’ll look up some Korean BBQ in Koreatown.
I’m way too finicky about my Japanese anyways.
freddy garcia is done. those #,s are off the the freddy that no longer plays..
newsflash the yanks are making the playoffs… the al central is horrible……….
Zach: when I drove through K-Town en route to Orange County in July I stopped for a late dinner at Hodori. It’s on Vermont, exact address unknown. Open 24/7, 365, so you can read every yelp review and still be fed.
wakefields back is going to be an issue
if clay cant step up the rs are in trouble
this is where cashmans move hurts them
carter is clogging a roster spot
theo must be pissed
Apparently, everyone else on Long Island is there too
Zach in Port Jeff
August 29th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Nick,
The last time I used Yelp, I ended up missing dinner because I got sidetracked reading the funny (yet sometimes obnoxious) reviews…before I could snap out of it, it was midnight and I had to settle for Dominos.
*****
Dominos is an extremely guilty pleasure of mine. I’ll never admit to anyone in person I like it, but I do
Wakefield’s missing his next start. Lester’s being pushed back back to cover. Sox need an arm for tomorrow.
Penny’s available?
if i am cashman i offer mitre to theo for ellsbury & bard
lol
Erica – always OPPC
August 29th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Excellent well rounded game today. Could not be happier with this one
Note to the people of LoHud- NEVER go to IKEA on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Apparently, everyone else on Long Island is there too
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I wouldn’t go on a sunny sat.
Too far to drive.
lol @ Penny. He didn’t know it at the time, but he gave the Red Sox the big middle finger there. I’ve read that Penny asked for his release, but I wonder if that was a cover up for a DFA.
Bronx Jeers
bowden ???
bard ??
m August 29th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Another gem from Ozzie:
“I wish I had another choice besides Josie,” Guillen said.
I know he’s said English is not his best language, but he can surely find a better way to express himself.
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Which is exactly why Ozzie is an ass.
Contreras has been crap. There’s no two ways about it.
But could you imagine Torre or Girardi disrespecting and downright insulting one of his players to the media like that?
Well, Torre came kind of close – when he moved A-Rod down to 8th in the lineup against the Tigers.
But that stuff from Ozzie is pretty blatant and uncalled for. You can tell the media he sucks without actually saying so.
Once he gets fired by the White Sox, he’ll never get hired as a manager again. No other organization is going to put up with his antics.
Erica, are you from Long Island?
Because if you are, I’ve just excommunicated you as a Long Islander for admitting your love of Domino’s.
The cat is out of the bag now.
You will now have to undergo official Long Island reeducation by spending 9 straight hours at Roosevelt Field mall followed by another 3 hours at a local tanning salon.
short a roster spot to boot
can carter pitch ??
Wakefield’s missing his next start. Lester’s being pushed back back to cover. Sox need an arm for tomorrow.
Penny’s available?
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Maybe they can trade for John Smotlz!!!
Zach in Port Jeff
August 29th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Erica, are you from Long Island?
Because if you are, I’ve just excommunicated you as a Long Islander for admitting your love of Domino’s.
The cat is out of the bag now.
You will now have to undergo official Long Island reeducation by spending 9 straight hours at Roosevelt Field mall followed by another 3 hours at a local tanning salon.
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That reaction is the exact reason I never admit my love of Dominos. LOL
I can’t handle Roosevelt Field for more than 3 hour intervals. Anything more is extremely hazardous to one’s intelligence
…followed by some quality Pizza slices at a local “Lawngyland” pizzeria…
jpb,
haha.
Funny how Smoltz can pitch all of a sudden.
I don’t think it’s purely the difference between the varsity & JV.
Something about tipping pitches & a mechanical tweak.
But Smoltzie admitted on the radio after left that the atmosphere in Boston was tough to deal with.
Zach in Port Jeff August 29th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Erica, are you from Long Island?
Because if you are, I’ve just excommunicated you as a Long Islander for admitting your love of Domino’s.
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That’s right no self-respecting Long Island resident admits to enjoying Domino’s or Pizza Hut!
If Wakefield is scratched for his next start, does that mean Paul Byrd gets the call?
Nick, Hodori has a Karaoke joint downstairs?…and its open late?
I am so there.
Erica – always OPPC August 29th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
That reaction is the exact reason I never admit my love of Dominos. LOL
I can’t handle Roosevelt Field for more than 3 hour intervals. Anything more is extremely hazardous to one’s intelligence
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I can barely handle Roosevelt Field for 15 minutes.
There’s some talk and we’ve talked about this before about whether he needs an epidural. I don’t care who you are, they’re not going to do that on a Saturday or a Sunday. It’s not going to happen. So that is available if need be, but we also need to check with the doctors to make sure that’s the appropriate step. If it is, we’ll get it done, which would give him a lot of relief. That would be the hope.”
Epidural
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This article is about the anaesthetic technique. For other uses, see Epidural (disambiguation).
An epidural catheter after insertion. The site has been prepared with Tincture of iodine. Depth markings may be seen along the shaft of the catheter.The term epidural is often short for epidural anesthesia, a form of regional anesthesia involving injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The injection can cause both a loss of sensation (anaesthesia) and a loss of pain (analgesia), by blocking the transmission of signals through nerves in or near the spinal cord.
The epidural space (or extradural space or peridural space) is a part of the human spine. It is the space inside the bony spinal canal but outside the membrane called the dura mater (sometimes called the “dura”). In contact with the inner surface of the dura is another membrane called the arachnoid mater (“arachnoid”). The arachnoid encompasses the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the spinal cord.
Spinal anaesthesia is a technique whereby a local anaesthetic drug is injected into the cerebrospinal fluid. This technique has some similarity to epidural anaesthesia, and the two techniques may be easily confused with each other.
Zach, Hodori is on the ground floor of a little mini-center, so there is no downstairs. Upstairs, yes. I have been there 4 times, I think, and have only gotten the yukejang. I can give you the exact address in a few minutes, I think I have a set of chopsticks I swiped down in my car, where I will be in a few minutes.
Smoltz wasn’t just tipped pitches in Boston. His problem wasn’t that simple.
His slider had no bite on it at all and lefties just murdered him.
Maybe he’s throwing his pitches with more conviction now that he’s in a more comfortable environment against JV competition.
Who needs an epidural?
Did the female fertility drugs work on Manny; is he preggers?
That’s tipp-ing his pitches.
I had an epidural once. You’re petrified by the fear of being the 1 in 10,000 to be paralyzed by the procedure.
It was useless anyway, baby came before the meds kicked in.
David Price with a nice outing today. 6+ and only @ 86 pitches.
Brilliant play by Derek Jeter once again. Him trying to bunt for a base hit was really a great play. No way Molina can score from first base without a homerun. Jeter is not a homerun hitter. He got Molina to second and then Damon drove both of the runs in.
Jeter = MVP
As soon as I read “still open at 4am”, along with the phrases “Korean BBQ” and “loud hip-hop music”, I printed out directions. They even have a “2 dollar valet”…according to the reliable posters on this Yelp site you speak of.
I never understood NYers, LIers etc. that eat chain restaurant pizza.
Sox really need to win their games at Fenway as it looks like the Yanks could easily win 100 games. 19-14 over their last 33 seems more than likely.
Sox would need to go 24-8 to match that and they have 17 road games left.
Speaking of Pizza…ever try and grab a decent slice in Boston? It can be done…but very very difficult.
We are REALLY good. Really, really good. REAAAALLLY good. Did I mention we were good?
If I didn’t, I will now. We are. Really.
Bronx Jeers
August 29th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I never understood NYers, LIers etc. that eat chain restaurant pizza.
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The pizza isn’t very good. I love the wings and the pizza sort of comes along with it. Plus you get to use coupons!!!
I am going to say farewell for a while-
I have a giant dresser in pieces on my floor waiting to be assembled. Good times
Zach,
I’ve been to Boston twice, but stuck with “pub” food. Never thought about trying to find decent pizza.
I imagine good bagels would be hard to find too.
We are good.
Just look at the standings.
1. No one else playing .600 ball (.628)
2. No one else with losses in the 40′s (48, nearest to us is Angels with 51)
3. No one else with 80 wins (nearest are the 2 LA teams with 76)
As Anthony McClaren (sp?) said, the Yankees are the best team, by far.
Erica, I think the coolest thing about Domino’s is ordering online and using the “Pizza Tracker” to track your order.
…not that i’ve done that before…
oh what the heck..i’ve been found out…yes, i’ve ordered from domino’s too.
This reminds me of when I went to Red Lobster and ordered a Burger.
Why would anyone choose Dominoes over Pizza Hut?
I still predict 99 wins as of now. I know we’re on pace for 100, but I’m going on the concept that we can’t possibly play this well forever. Of course, I do think that’s fairly easily good enough for the division.
“carter is clogging a roster spot
theo must be pissed”
Carter’s Shelly Duncan useless. Can’t imagine simply releasing him would be a problem.
I don’t eat Domino’s pizza.
http://soxblog.projo.com/2009/.....to-pi.html
Paul Byrd to pitch for the RS.
“Why would anyone choose Dominoes over Pizza Hut?”
Aside from the 15 Dominoes for everyone 1 Pizza Hut ratio, there is positively no good reason.
Yankees magic number to clinch AL East: 28
Hopefully the game today will stop people wanting the Yankees to get Penny.
“carter is clogging a roster spot
theo must be pissed”
Carter’s Shelly Duncan useless. Can’t imagine simply releasing him would be a problem.
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You are missing an important point…the Red Sox can’t release Carter because he is the PTBNL in the Billy Wagner trade. Because his waiver has been blocked, he must remain on the roster until the offseason.
Boston has good bagels. Kupels on Columbia St in Brookline, among other.
Noba Malibu is excellent Japanese in LA, but it’s about 45 minutes north of LA.
One thing about an epidural is that your legs get numb as well. Kind of difficult to pitch like that, even as a knuckleballer.
I can honestly say the only time I’ve ever had Domino’s was when I went to visit a friend in Fredonia. No other choices.
Zach in Port Jeff
August 29th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Erica, I think the coolest thing about Domino’s is ordering online and using the “Pizza Tracker” to track your order.
…not that i’ve done that before…
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That is the BEST part!!!!! LOL
And I get stupidly excited when I find out “Delivery Expert Roman has left the store” LOL
“Hopefully the game today will stop people wanting the Yankees to get Penny.”
Mitre still stinks. Just his day for the sun to shine on his ass. Doesn’t make him any less a dog.
But I agree, we don’t want or need Penny.
rb,
You’re excused then. haha.
Why are there so many people cheering for LA in this Cincinatti crowd?
LA’s very lucky. Well, they’ve had some spectacular defense today, but still.
Zach, so there’s no confusuon, the place I’m talking about is at 1001 S. Vermont Avenue.
There are probably others just as good or better around there, but that’s the one I know. The panchan selection and the hot bowl of yukejang have left me full and happy every time.
Jtb:
Gotcha. I did miss that point.
Thanks m!
“Paul Byrd to pitch for the RS.”
Tough draw vs. Roy Halladay
Paul Byrd vs. Roy Halladay?
If Halladay shows up that’s sort of like the battle between the hammer and the nail. Guess which pitcher is which.
Thanks Nick. I’m flying out to the City of Angels next week to see the supposed “last” Nine Inch Nails shows ever. I’m meticulously planning every hour of my 4 days there. Very nerdy. One of the shows is in Koreatown, so Hodori looks like it will be a good spot for us.
Byrd hasn’t pitched in almost a year.
Can’t expect him to be all that sharp and he wasn’t good enough to get a contract to start the season anyways.
Byrd may likely meet the same fate as Penny and Smoltz.
It’s entirely, theoretically possible for the Rays to take the WC lead this week.
Byrd may likely meet the same fate as Penny and Smoltz.
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Yeah, but Theo gets another 4,500 in his pocket for the Cash for Clunkers rebate. Smart guy, that Theo.
Who is Texas playing?
Is Domino’s the one that has that pasta pizza bowl thing? Did anyone have it? Is it as gross as I think it is?
bru
August 29th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
the yankees have the type of offense that can beat any pitcher.
hallady
becket
santanna
jackson
etc…
as long as our pitching holds up we are fine
joba has to watch his back.
i bet he pitches well after mitres performance today.
joba is 2 good starts by mitre away from being the number 5 pitcher
marte & bruney i think will pitch themselves out of girardis dog house
sweeny on wfan wondering why burnett didnt pitch a gem with molina catching suggesting that burnett is the same with any catcher.
over time he would show his true colors
i agree.
also disputing the notion that the rangers are not throwing pitch counts out the window.
they are just trying to condition them to go 7 or 8 innings.
feliz is not being used much,etc…
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Yankees can’t possibly win with a lazy 2nd baseman, can they?
“Byrd hasn’t pitched in almost a year.”
Pitched a couple games for Pawtucket the last week and a half. Bad in one, very good in the 2nd. Not much can be taken from that though.
rb,
Texas at minny.
The rays and the rangers bost lost ground yesterday.
SA, it may be disgusting, but nothing more satisfying than looking down after lunch and just seeing a table.
Hodori is guaranteed to be open long after Trent has warbled his last note.
At the very least you compare and contrast the K-Town atmosphere with that of 32nd Street.
The WC race should be interesting.
Last year Burnett’s second half numbers were due mostly to a great September.
I think it’s gonna happen. Burnett looked awesome last start except on one ill fated pitch to Ian Kinsler. So I think he’s on his way back to dominance.
Is Domino’s the one that has that pasta pizza bowl thing? Did anyone have it? Is it as gross as I think it is?
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Its probably one of the most delicious things in the universe. A garlic bread bowl filled with pasta, chicken, mushrooms, and cheese? Yes!
I think Kazmir to the Angels was a good move. He dominates the Yanks (and Sox, I believe) and pitched better his last couple of starts.
I hope that he keeps being totally awful, however.
Really? The pasta bowl thing is that good? Interesting.
If Kazmir is the difference maker in the playoffs I will be very surprised
I’m not so sure the Rays threw in the towel with the Kazmir trade. They still have arms in the system and Kazmir hasn’t been “Kazmir”…
oops didn’t realize that texas was that close. they’re only 2.5 GB of boston.
So, Texas has a better chance than the Rays who are on the verge of being 4 GB.
Rex August 29th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
“Byrd hasn’t pitched in almost a year.”
Pitched a couple games for Pawtucket the last week and a half. Bad in one, very good in the 2nd. Not much can be taken from that though.
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I meant against major league hitters. Sergio Mitre was pretty dominant against minor leaguers and so was Smoltz.
Really? The pasta bowl thing is that good? Interesting.
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it is most certainly not good for you, but in terms of deliciousness it rates highly on my scale.
Perfect thing to eat to soak up a ton of alcohol
Jerkface August 29th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Really? The pasta bowl thing is that good? Interesting.
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it is most certainly not good for you, but in terms of deliciousness it rates highly on my scale.
Perfect thing to eat to soak up a ton of alcohol
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Wow – going into next week Texas is at Toronto and Boston plays Tampa!
***Toronto at Texas
Boston and Tampa? Tampa owns the Sox. Great chance to climb back into this for the Rays.
I’m upset at the Kazmir trade for one reason and one reason only.
It’s not because Kazmir is with the Angels because he’s not the same guy he was last season or the season before.
But it’s the likelihood that TB made this trade in order to keep Carl Crawford. He is the guy I really want to see in LF in 2011 wearing Yankee pinstripes.
Crawford could be staying in TB after all and that would suck.
I figured TB would keep Crwford anyway.
rb,
Isn’t it great controlling you own destiny? We don’t need toworry about any of that.
Pretty sobering thought for the Rays, they’re only 11 games over .500.
The Sox sent Tazawa down and brought up some other scrub.
“So, Texas has a better chance than the Rays who are on the verge of being 4 GB.”
They do. They really have to make some hay over the next couple weeks. Their schedule at the end is very tough.
m-
This has been an amazing year. When the Yankees had that error free stretch and started getting healthy it felt like this would be a special year.
The Sox sent Tazawa down and brought up some other scrub.
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Sox didn’t just demote Tazawa, they sent him all the way down to the rookie league. Wow!!!
http://www.boston.com/sports/b.....t_dow.html
Might be old news already (I am in furniture assembly mode), but Wakefield’s next start has been scratched.
Who is left to pitch for Boston these days?
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/ne.....;type=lgns
This story opens your eyes to what’s really important. Holy crap.
http://jonahkeri.com/2009/08/28/cheating-death/
to zach: NOBU is great but $$
I was just in LA, im a chef, i ate at alot of great places, and here r some reco’s
fathers office-burger
campanille-italian
pizzeria mozza-pizza batali style
all really good choices
But I thought Boston had pitching depth?
Dominoes? Pizza Hut?
Been down one time.
Been down two time.
Never going back again.
Nick: best sf pizza?
>But I thought Boston had pitching depth?
Yeah, it’s deep. It’s a deep, deep hole.
“Yeah, it’s deep. It’s a deep, deep hole.”
The only problem is that it’s full of crap and now they’ve stepped in it.
>But I thought Boston had pitching depth?
Yeah, it’s deep. It’s a deep, deep hole.
But that’s been Boston’s M.O. They deal with pitchers like they’re commodities.
They had too much pitching in ’06, so they dealt Arroyo. Injuries set in.
They decided to go with bargain basement pitchers like Penny & Smoltz. Injuries and ineffectiveness set in again. How many pitchers have they designated this season?
Mr Brando: I haven’t had several, contenders, but I like Delfina and A16 (?). Sometimes I get slices from a place on Mission out in the Excelsior, I think it’s called Joe’s or Little Joe. Uneven, but sometimes the slice is kinda/sorta like an ok NY slice. It might be wishful thinking.
Your faves?
If the Twins were able to pull off a surge which is very possible because they have done it before then it would be Yankees Twins ALDS. That would be great becuase the Yankees have always dominated the Twins. And they don’t have an ace unless they think Carl Pavano is an ace LOL.
Sox on the board. Maybe the Jays can get to Chucky the second time through the rotation.
they do go thier own way with P. look at how they do dice-k
You know the Yanks are rolling pretty good when they are 6-2 when Mitre and Gaudin start.
Stole delfina right from my mouth. I worked next door for a few years, craig is a great chef.
have u dined at original delfina?
little star is also a good spot
Just saw on MLBTraderumors that the Red Sox acquired Joey Gathright from the Baltimore, where he was in AAA.
Wonder what that means. Could Baldelli be headed to another stint on the DL? Why isn’t their deep farm system stepping up with homegrown talent?
Have the Red Sox set a franchise record for transactions this season?
NY pizza in Sf is an abomination. so many failures. its like a bunch of sbarros(is this correct spelling)
Tazawa to Rookie League? Pitching coach they want him to work with?
Replaced by McBeth. Jokes abound.
Epidural- Good thing. Except when it only numbs 3/4 of your body and you think your appendix is bursting while giving birth.
Oh yeah, forgot Little Star. I’ve only been to the one on Divis.
Yeah, I have eaten at the regular Delfina.
I’ve eaten at Maverick too, don’t tell the Youk haters.
This loser JC Blowmero. What a bum. Valueless.
What effort. You’d think they might come out for their fallen teammate getting drilled by scumbag Beckett.
Double, error, single, 1-0
But props to the catcher, gotta be Rod, for that pickoff of PEDroia.
Snap thow by Chavez and the hobbit’s picked off.
at third!
And “The Termite” gets picked off of 3rd base by Chavez with 1 out and Ortiz up.
And Papi whiffs to end the inning.
The Red Sox own Romero, he was lucky to only give up 1 that inning.
The Red Sox have always dealt with players like they’re commodities. Yeah, it’s a business, but the Red Sox take it to a new level. Mo Vaughn, Clemens (they thought he was done, probably didn’t realize the potential of PEDs yet), Nomar, Pedro, Damon, Manny….they’ve conducted business like this for a while.
When you start to see stories in the papers about how so-and-so isn’t really so good, that’s the beginning of the end for that player. Seeing how they deal with Ortiz, Lowell, and Varitek next year will be interesting.
nick: last sf food question. have u been 2 ikes?
You score 5 and 7 runs off Beckett and dont win.
Where was Brandon “got closers stuff” League in important situations against the Red Sox. We saw him for 3 innings in a game.
Nope, Cito obviously knows what he’s doing. Josh, Jeremy whatever his name is Roenicke.
This loser shouldnt even be called Ricky, he’s not even as good as JC.
Hey, he got out of it with only 1 run. Way to limit the damage with Buchholz on the mound.
I cant believe it was pig face Chavez that got him.
After his errant throw earlier in the inning.
Nice effort.
So in one inning, Chavez got his integrity back?
Hey
Quit insulting pigs. They are actually very clean animals.
A bit of good news, maybe Brady’s shoulder could be seriously injured.
What effort by the batters. Let’s score 7 and 5 off Beckett, but swing at every pitch from Clay Court Buchholz.
Erica – always OPPC
August 29th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
GreenBeret7
August 29th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
bru
August 29th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
the yankees have the type of offense that can beat any pitcher.
hallady
becket
santanna
jackson
etc…
as long as our pitching holds up we are fine
joba has to watch his back.
i bet he pitches well after mitres performance today.
joba is 2 good starts by mitre away from being the number 5 pitcher
marte & bruney i think will pitch themselves out of girardis dog house
sweeny on wfan wondering why burnett didnt pitch a gem with molina catching suggesting that burnett is the same with any catcher.
over time he would show his true colors
i agree.
also disputing the notion that the rangers are not throwing pitch counts out the window.
they are just trying to condition them to go 7 or 8 innings.
feliz is not being used much,etc…
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Yankees can’t possibly win with a lazy 2nd baseman, can they?
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i never said that.
i love cano
i just wish he would run immeditely out of the box
Does anyone have a link to watch the Red Sox game? I don’t get Extra Innings.
Well, Millar tried his best to kill the Yankees there. But the bang-bang call doesn’t go his way. Meaning, he was called safe.
Leave Brady alone, jackass.
I’m not even Pats fan, but you can’t have anything but respect for what Brady has accomplished.
And I’m a diehard Michigan fan, so I guess I’m a little biased, too. I always root for Michigan alums to do well.
I have not been to ikes. Should I?
Bonus answer: I am a La Taqeria advocate.
Katana-ya on Geary/Mason is my fave ramen, but I’m open to recommendations.
Kevin Millar getting a hit vs. the Red Sox. Nooo. That’s not reality.
Oh wait, it’s a 2 out hit. And he was probably out anyways.
Millar, the biggest roider and scumbag.
I guess it’s an insult to call anybody other than Millar valueless and lacking integrity.
Millar is the only inhuman MLB player that exists.
“That kid should be in the circus, and I have to walk him to face someone else. He should be riding some horses, and I have to walk that kid. It’s very weird when you walk a guy who is 4-foot-11.”
–White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, in the Chicago Sun-Times, on playing against Dustin Pedroia
Hey this is what Ozzie Guillen said during the White Sox Red Sox series about Pedroia. LOL !
lol @ that Ozzie quote on Pedroia. It’s true, though.
Ive got a lot of respect for Brady.
It’s respectable to get handed the Tuck Rule and then have your head coach cheat your way to 3 Super Bowls. All the while, the cheating helping the Brady.
He didnt have videotapes for the Super Bowl and got pummeled by the GMen.
Lots of respect for Brady
I’m pretty sure he’s a Yankees fan though, but he’s no longer allowed to wear the Yankees cap in the Pats lockerroom.
KATANA YA!!! you could never do better. have u tried sebo 4 very high end sushi/sashimi??
AMAZING!! and yes Ikes place for sandwiches is the best spot this side of carnegie deli. Seriously go tomorrow, u will not b sorry
He’s not a magic person, yet he loves his Lucky Charms.
Get out of trouble in the first inning. With the help of Piggy chavez.
Then hit the first batter of the 2nd inning.
Excellent!
try the spicy bbq pork don at katana. wow!
Jeremy August 29th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
“That kid should be in the circus, and I have to walk him to face someone else. He should be riding some horses, and I have to walk that kid. It’s very weird when you walk a guy who is 4-foot-11.”
–White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, in the Chicago Sun-Times, on playing against Dustin Pedroia
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Another classless remark by Guillen. But that’s what he does best.
Managers aren’t supposed to be complete jackasses. He’ll never get another managerial position after he gets canned from the ChiSox.
No team would ever put up with that nonsense day after day.
sorry fellow yanx fans for treating this thread like “the eater”
bru
August 29th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
i never said that.
i love cano
i just wish he would run immeditely out of the box
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I just assumed that you were an expert on lazy players. That’s all you ever whine about. His stride after swinging isn’t conducive to breaking out of the batter’s box on the run.
However, without your expert coaching, he seems to be having a great season and a Hell of a career.
Wow. This Blowmero is a tool. The Red Sox tool.
As much as I hated Jeter bunting in the 2nd inning… it’s still better than him hitting into a double play.
Hmm. Why is Ozzie being attacked. Because his team, besides the Rays, is the only one that bothered to try against the RS in the playoffs.
Sounds familiar. The Bears and the Favre Packers are the only 2 teams that showed up vs the Pats in the Super Bowl besides the Giants,
and it’s bash Brett Favre.
Bases loaded 0 out
Maybe Blowmero can get out of it with only 1 run.
GreenBeret7
August 29th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
bru
August 29th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
i never said that.
i love cano
i just wish he would run immeditely out of the box
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I just assumed that you were an expert on lazy players. That’s all you ever whine about. His stride after swinging isn’t conducive to breaking out of the batter’s box on the run.
However, without your expert coaching, he seems to be having a great season and a Hell of a career.
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you are a clueless idiot & a liar
i never complain about cano or anybody else
f off
Bases loaded 1 out.
Nice play by an efforting 1st baseman to record the out at home.
Alright!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Double play from Ellsbury! Effort!!
gb you always were a punk
bru -
I am watching the replay of the game right now. We were out all day, but knew the Yanks had won 10-0, sans details.
I just saw Cano’s double. Man, I LOVE Cano. But he watches the ball on the first two steps out of the box. It’s not a good thing. It’s not like he’s admiring his hit, or he’s “lazy” or anything like that. But it’s a really, really bad habit that he needs to break.
As a counterpoint to that, you watch Hairston, Jr. The ball is barely off the bat and he’s down the line.
I seriously doubt no one’s pointed this out to Robi, but it must be a hard habit to break.
Some of the dp’s he hits into, i bet he could beat out some of the throws to first, if he just ran on contact.
I never really noticed this – I tend to not see all the details of a game while I’m watching unless they’re blatant. But the shot of Cano on that double was telling, to me. He’s too talented to not work on this flaw in his game.
So, to make a long story short, I agree with you!
Wow that shortstop didnt take the time to adjust himself before getting the ball to the 2nd baseman.
Quick turn the sign of effort.
bru
August 29th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
GreenBeret7
August 29th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
bru
August 29th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
i never said that.
i love cano
i just wish he would run immeditely out of the box
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I just assumed that you were an expert on lazy players. That’s all you ever whine about. His stride after swinging isn’t conducive to breaking out of the batter’s box on the run.
However, without your expert coaching, he seems to be having a great season and a Hell of a career.
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you are a clueless idiot & a liar
i never complain about cano or anybody else
f off
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LMAO. You’d better go back and read about 1 hour of your game posts from today, then.
Glad to read your endorsement of katana-ya, now I don’t have to wonder if I should be going elsewhere. Love their late hours too.
Ikes is in the Castro? I will put it on my list, but I might be driving up to tahoe tonight or early in the morning, so it’ll have to wait.
I’m too poor for real high-end sushi right now, but I’m in with the finicky folks at Hama-Ko on Carl/Cole, so I go there as much as I can.
I’m getting hungry.
I got so disgusted with Toronto, I went to watch Phil’s inning yesterday. But Romero got out of the bases-loaded jam. Good job, there.
Hughes was nasty or the Sox were bad. Can’t decide because that’s what Phil looks like all the time. Konerko was shaking his head going back to the dugout and Dye threw his bat in disgust.
I guess that means Hughes was nasty.
Ozzie is being attacked because he’s a jackass and proved it once again today after the game with his comments.
I hate the Red Sox as much as anybody but they aren’t Nazis and they don’t control baseball like some nutjob claims in this forum everyday for the past couple of weeks.
The only chump who doesn’t have any integrity is the guy who accuses everyone of lying down when he doesn’t have any idea what he’s talking about.
Great play by Lowell.
1 out for the Blue jays.
Lowell, another roider. Loser with the Marlins, throwin to the Red Sox. Revives his career like so many who have come to the Red Sox before him, the juice.
Frank -
I wonder what your excuse is for the Angels in the playoffs.
Under .500?
Not as good as the RS?
The Angels only goals are to lose to the Red Sox, beat the Yankees, and win the World Series if it does not interfere with the Red Sox.
That’s at least 4 if not 5 Jays who have gotten first pitch outs for Buccholz so far through 3 innings.
I got so disgusted with Toronto, I went to watch Phil’s inning yesterday. But Romero got out of the bases-loaded jam. Good job, there.
Hughes was nasty or the Sox were bad. Can’t decide because that’s what Phil looks like all the time. Konerko was shaking his head going back to the dugout and Dye threw his bat in disgust.
I guess that means Hughes was nasty.
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Look at the cutters he was throwing, 89 MPH with a real tight slider like movement. I think Hughes was just nasty. Plus both fastballs he blew by Konerko and Dye were in the upper portion of the zone. They were most likely disgusted that:
A. They swung at those pitches
B. Young Hughes is so explosive that they completely whiffed
gb does not care about the truth he just wants to start trouble
i appologize to pete & everybody for getting nasty.
Giuseppe Franco
Why the dislike of Ozzie? I know he can come across as crass sometimes and deservedly so but he gives baseball some much needed flair. Most managers are boring and by the book, but he says he what he feels no matter how stupid or Un PC it sounds. I think baseball needs at a least a few guys who stray from the norm.
And Pedroia doesn’t strike out of a call that should have been strike 3 and then singles after Hill overruns the ball for a leadoff hit
Frank,
I can tell you what GB’s going to say. He’ll say something about how he treats his players. Like the stuff that spews out of his mouth-crap.
No players deserve to be treated that way. And it’s obvious that they’ve been tuning him out for years.
Give them a Jim Tracey or someone and see what happens. See if someone can motivate that high-priced club.
Bud Selig Red Sox licker
George Mitchell Red Sox fan, held position with team
ESPN FOX the entire Media Red SOx fans
JP Ricciardi – grew up Red Sox fan
Brian Cashman – grew up Red Sox fan
Everywhere you look, there’s just another Red Sox fan in a position of power or influence. And they’re willing to use their power to help their teams or hurt the NY teams.
Like Bloombergie.
I wont insult Ted Kennedy despite his past because G. Steinbrenner had nice things to say about him.
But like someone jokingly suggested on here last night, I wouldnt be surprised if Ted’s death was timed for the benefit of the Red Sox.
RIP Ted K.
Not that it helped the Rangers having no salary cap,
but the NHL instituted the salary cap because that’s the only advantage NY has over other teams.
Just like the NBA salary cap is “conveniently going down because of the economy”
The Knicks plot a move for 2010, and now the salary cap is going to shrink by 5 million.
If baseball ever institutes a salary cap, it will be significantly more difficult for the Yankees to win, because nobody will come to us at bargain basement prices like they will the RS.
Jacob,
I’ve lived in the Chicagoland area all my life and grew up watching a ton of Chicago baseball before the greatest invention of all time (DirecTV) came to my home in the mid-90s and I was able to get MLB Extra Innings to watch Yankee games everyday.
I didn’t like Guillen as a player and like him even less as a manager.
Sure, a lot of my venom comes from my life-long hatred of the White Sox, their fans, their ballpark, their announcers, and everything in between – but it’s also because managers are not supposed to treat their players that way.
It’s one thing to be a hardass with a brain like Billy Martin, Lou Piniella or Bill Parcells. But it’s something else to be a jackass and insult your players and other team’s players to the media like that.
M
I am not sure if you were responding to my comment regarding Ozzie. If so, I will just say that if his act gets old with players, you would think the GM would get rid of him. I think the players actually enjoy him as a manager. He takes the pressure off them more than anything else. The media always go to him first for reactions and his blow ups distract everyone from when the White Sox perform poorly. I think that some part of his schtick may actually be a strategy.
1st and 3rd 2 out. 3-2 pitch to Ortiz and through no effort of Blowmero’s, Ortiz strikes out.
2nd and 3rd 2 out.
Why is it that JC Blowmero dominates us all the time but lays down against the Sux?
Giuseppe
I can see what you mean but I have always regarded Kenny Williams as a very astute GM and if he has not fired Ozzie yet, there must be a good reason. One thing about Kenny, he is never afraid to take a chance. If he really thought firing Ozzie would help the team, it would have been done already.
Jacob,
lol. Maybe. But the strategy’s not working. I don’t know anything about White Sox ownership, but I’m not impressed with Kenny Williams baseball acumen. So a vote of confidence by him does nothing for him.
I’m curious, though, why anyone would respect Ozzie and/or his tactics. He’s a classless clown.
Devin -
Because he doesnt care against them.
Or he fears them and not us
Or he lacks integrity
“Brian Cashman – grew up Red Sox fan”
Huh?
bases loaded 2 outs.
an 0-2 count to Bay and Blowmero did his thing, walking him.
LMAO. You’d better go back and read about 1 hour of your game posts from today, then.
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you said that is all i do & that is not even close to the truth
didnt you just critisize pedroia for getting picked off ???
did cano get picked off the oter day ???
i think he did
pedroia is a pretty good player also
people complain a lot more than me & you dont say a word
Not that you can believe any of the valueless garbage the media spews,
but FOX during playoff series past has mentioned that Brian grew up a Red Sox fan.
Romero’s used up 4 of his 9 lives already.
Blowy wiggles out of another jam. He’s playing with fire. Hopefully, he’ll wait til the next time he faces the Yankees before he gets burned.
Cashman grew up a Dodgers fan didn’t he?
Just like Buster Olney
The Sox have had 9 base runners through the first 3 innings including 2 bases loaded innings (one of which was with 0 outs) and have only pushed through 1 run.
“JC Blomero” plays for the Phillies.
Ricky Blomero plays for the Jays.
Buster Olney claims to have grown up a Dodgers fan.
His repetitive licking cleaning bathing of the Red Sox proves otherwise
“The Sox have had 9 base runners through the first 3 innings including 2 bases loaded innings (one of which was with 0 outs) and have only pushed through 1 run.”
Kind of like us against Nippert
Jerkface,
Yeah, Hughes looked good. Can’t wait to see what he takes with him to the rotation. The confidence he’s carrying around will do a lot for him.
And Olney did grow up in New England…
0 on 1 out for the Blue Jays.
Nice AB from Hill though.
And once again the Jays line up the ball and get a hard hit out.
That’s the worst kind of Red Sox fan. The ones who pretend they’re not. Like Buster Olney or Skip Bayless.
I appreciate the dennis-Costanza’s of the world who admit theyre only fans since 2004.
Jim Pir-one
You are funny !
But Buster Olney is a Red Sox flunky ! He kept saying that the Yankees weren’t better then the Red Sox even when they were leading in the Al East, until the Yankees swept them LOL ! Well he does work for ESPN.
Why do I feel like we’re getting play-by-play from a paranoid psychopath?
That was a troll acting like Dennis. And you knew it had to be because secretly dennis is one of us.
Does anyone think if Jeter manages 20-22 homeruns that he has a better shot at beating out Mauer for MVP?
Just watching him this game – he’s such a complete player playing out of his mind. If this isn’t an MVP season, I don’t know what is (well, 2006, but that’s another gripe
).
“Why do I feel like we’re getting play-by-play from a paranoid psychopath?”
Because we are….
m -
Who cares. Are you aware of any Red Sox fans pre-October 2004
Besides Peter R.S. Gammons.
And Blowy starts off the next inning by allowing the leadoff man on again.
This guy is really trying his hardest to help the Red SOx.
But the Red Sox thus far have refused his help.
Doreen,
I don’t know if Jeter can catch Mauer, but I think he can catch Tex!
Thanks for reminding me, I gotta check out Dr. Suess, er, Posnanski’s blog for the Mauer update.
But Jeter’s average is creeping up.
His stride after swinging isn’t conducive to breaking out of the batter’s box on the run.
but it is condusive to stand there well out of the box with a smile for a few seconds.
now that is an expert opinion
Jacob,
I’m not so sure about Kenny Williams and his brilliant strategies.
The Rios move wasn’t really all that wise and the Peavy trade I believe will turn out to be a bad move.
Pitching in Petco against NL hitters is nothing like pitching in the AL and Peavy isn’t the most durable guy, either.
Those are two very big gambles that cost them $100M.
m
I don’t really respect Ozzie’s comments but I recognize that sometimes baseball can become stale if there are not some people out there who go against the grain. He reminds me of Shaq. He will say just about anything because at this point because he really does not care what anyone says. It is a little refreshing to hear a baseball manager actually speak his mind instead of press talk like everyone else.
Huh? August 29th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Why do I feel like we’re getting play-by-play from a paranoid psychopath?
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Because you are.
m -
Oops! That’s what I meant.
With Mauer a close third. 
1 on 0 out. A.G. in a 3-2 count.
Let’s see if Blowy understands that A.G. is a bum.
2 out, 0 on.
Well, Blowy did not understand that concept. But A.G. being the bum he is swung at a pitch that bounced near the plate and a caught stealing double play.
This Blowy is a tooljob.
I’m looking at the text message poll re: Kazmir from today’s game. I don’t think they’re giving up. Kazmir hasn’t been great. I’ll bet they’re gonna call up a “ringer.”
Blowy gets out of it. 3 out.
Jacob,
Well, Ozzie’s entertaining if nothing else.
I just don’t like how he throws his players under the bus. Yes, they play like crap.
Nice strike ‘em out, throw ‘em out by Chavez/Hill there. That pitch was in the dirt.
Anyway, Ozzie’s obviously not heard of the “you get more with honey” style of management. Constantly berating your players is a sure-fire way of getting tuned out.
Right now? The White Sox and the Mets remind me of each other. Top to bottom, nothing good to say.
Olney grew up on a Vermont dairy farm.
Who cares what team these players, managers, or GMs rooted for as kids.
Alliances change depending on who signs your paychecks.
Phil Hughes grew up a Red Sox fan, too. It doesn’t mean jack because he’s going to earn his success wearing the pinstripes.
JC Blomero with a nice inning
Now they need to get some runs off Buchholz
Phil Hughes’ dad stored all his Red Sox memorabilia. Hope they get water damage or the bugs get to them.
The White Sox did perform against the RS in the playoffs one year.
As opposed to the impotent Angels.
White Sox also scored 7 runs off Bucholz. Not their fault Contreras lacks integrity. Except he lacks integrity, period, not just against Boston.
LOL Sweeney is implying that AJ didn’t pitch well with Molina? – Sure, 3 runs in 6 innings with 12 Ks isn’t good. True colors? LOL I am sooo glad I didn’t hear that brilliant post-game report.
Ozzie’s comment about Jose Contreras is disgusting……..there is no need to humiliate one of your players. I really detest this guy.
Kevin Millar with a 3-0 count, turned to 3-1 count, and the loser swings and makes an out.
He did rip it to left, but they bum did not have to swing. Must have been the roids urging him to swing.
How quick did Bill Mueller leave baseball after leaving the Red Sox?! Roids Guaruanteed.
This loser Jays team. They scored 7 and 5 off Beckett lose, get a 1 run through 4 inning pitching performance and dont score off ClayStain Buchholz.
Farm-Boy Schneider ends the inning.
It is kind of cute though, that he has rosy cheeks. You don’t see that very often.
Wow, I thought Ozzie was bad. Rooting for Brady (or anyone else ) to be injured?
Sick ………
Buchholz – 1 hit allowed through 5
Jays have given up. Oh well. Hope when the Sox go on the road, they get some competition.
Jose should be humiliated. All that guy has done is attempt to hand the Red Sox what they need except in 2005 ALDS. And steal the NYY money.
Betsy -
Not a career ender. Only a season ender
Every season:)
Sox would have been much better served bringing up Carlos Torres or some rookie to start against us rather than Contreras.
I was looking at Michael Young’s numbers when Texas was in NY.
He’s an under the radar player who gets no mention for MVP but has similiar numbers to Jeter- a few more Ks but a little more power.
m
August 29th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Doreen,
I don’t know if Jeter can catch Mauer, but I think he can catch Tex!
Thanks for reminding me, I gotta check out Dr. Suess, er, Posnanski’s blog for the Mauer update.
But Jeter’s average is creeping up.
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I think that Mauer’s biggest rival for MVP will come from Kendry Morales. Mauer on sheer numbers. Jeter and Teixeira will split a lot of votes with Jeter, as will Mauer and Morneau. Migel Cabrera will get a lot of votes, but, Morales has really carried a huge portion of the angels offense. Considering where they are without the decent pitching they normally have, he’s going to get a huge amount of consideration. Could hit over .300 with 40 doubles, 40 homers and 100 RBI
You can imagine my delight watching Bernard Pollard’s effort and determination, in continuing to try to tackle Brady. Him getting up and limping off had me nervous until Cheat Belichick officially placed him on IR.
I’m ticked off because neither YES nor Yankees.com has highlights of Phil King the side last night. I saw it without the sound (I was out to dinner), but I would love to see that inning again.
lol, Jim.
Don’t take this the wrong way, but if you committed murder or something, you wouldn’t even see the inside of a courtroom. They’d give you a mental evaluation, decide that you don’t know the difference between right and wrong, and then lock you up.
I’m only half-joking. All in good fun.
Hardy har har Jim………still sick.
Why do we care what the Sox are doing to the extent we need play by play? They’re a very good team who will probably make the wild card, but really………who cares? Bucholz has proven he can pitch against the Jays…….great.
GB7,
Sadly for Angels fan, Morales is not sexy enough. Not a big enough star. Tex, Jeter, Mauer. Sexy names.
Integrity!
gb7 -
I had no idea. If it happens on the west coast, I hardly know it happens.
2009 Boston Red Sox:
Goodbye John Smoltz and Brad Penny
Hello Alex Gonzalez and Billy Wagner
Out with the old
In with the old
m -
I know you’re a Pats fan. Nothing said about me bothers me.
It’s the lack of hate for the Red Sox or Boston if anything that bothers me.
Good, Youk just got hit on the hand. Hope!
I hope any of you would want season ending injuries for the Red Sox if they happened.
They were laughing at Chien this year and last, and they laughed at Jo-Po.
Let’s see if Kazmir helps the Angels beat Boston
He is one of the rare pitchers who actually dominates them AND us.
If Jim Pir-one does commit a heinous crime, I hope he has to serve his time in a Boston-area state prison and restricted TV viewing to Boston sporting events – Red Sox, Celitcs, Pats, Bruins, and Boston College.
Kazmir – There’s a guy with integrity.
But since he’s joined the Angels, he’ll learn their motto:
in the playoffs, lose vs RS, win vs Yankees.
m
August 29th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
GB7,
Sadly for Angels fan, Morales is not sexy enough. Not a big enough star. Tex, Jeter, Mauer. Sexy names.
Integrity!
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Morales has been a handful all year long. He’s killed the Yankees and his numbers are equal to the guy he replaced for $500,000 at first base, Mark Teixeira. On defense, he’s not as good or flashy on defense, but, he’s solid with the glove.
Oh, I don’t care what you say about the Pats. In fact, I don’t even know why you worry about them at all.
But you’re off. Like crazy uncle off.
Will you be our honorary crazy uncle of the blog? It’s a prestigious position.
Giuseppe Franco
August 29th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
If Jim Pir-one does commit a heinous crime, I hope he has to serve his time in a Boston-area state prison and restricted TV viewing to Boston sporting events – Red Sox, Celitcs, Pats, Bruins, and Boston College.
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LOL
I’d rather take the death penalty if that’s available in Mass.
Doreen
August 29th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
gb7 -
I had no idea. If it happens on the west coast, I hardly know it happens.
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I can only assume that the rumor of there being a West Coast is accurate.
m -
Absolutely.
But, I may have to lose my hatred for Boston if the Angels beat them in the playoffs or they fail to make the playoffs, AND we win the world series.
Oh, and the Pats dont spoil the fun of the NYY world series by winning 3 month later.
I think Jim’s punishment should be season tickets at Fenway with mandatory attendance. Except for the 9 Yankee games each year.
Throw in season tickets at Foxborough, too. He’ll have to watch that sexy QB do his thing.
Can we do something about Jim Pir-one. He’s not right and it’s a bit upsetting.
“You can imagine my delight watching Bernard Pollard’s effort and determination, in continuing to try to tackle Brady”
I wasn’t Pollard, Beavis.
Jim:
I’m sure you’d be a big hit at SOSH.
Ever troll there?
L -
I dont bother but once a year to go over to SOSH, just to read, not post.
If you think the “conspiracies” (truths) I come up with are sick, then you’d be much more sick reading their wishes of death, laughing at 9/11, etc.
Now SOSH has some sick posters.
Guess who Joe Maddon says will replace Kazmir’s next start against Boston on Tuesday?
Andy Sonnenstine – the one with the 7 ERA who was demoted in June.
ESPN’s Keith Law feels the Rays received “a tremendous return for a pitcher whose value had really nose-dived over the past 10 months” when they dealt Scott Kazmir to the Angels late Friday evening.
That sexy QB do his thing?
He is sexy!
Do his thing? Does that mean getting handed the Tuck Rule, having his team get handed Randy Moss, or having O-line get away with holding penalties when the 0-line is practically undressing the defense.
Jon -
Joe Maddon obviously isnt concerned with winning
Jim,
Why not stop watching baseball? You have no idea what you’re talking about anyway.
It’d be good for you and for the blog as well.
Oh, Jim. Don’t be such a hater. Tom Brady’s a great American. He is, after all, a Yankee fan.
Jim Pir-one
August 29th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
L -
I dont bother but once a year to go over to SOSH, just to read, not post.
If you think the “conspiracies” (truths) I come up with are sick, then you’d be much more sick reading their wishes of death, laughing at 9/11, etc.
Now SOSH has some sick posters.
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You’d fit right in over there, then. You don’t have both oars in the water, either.
II’m starting to wonder if the Angels farm system is as overrated as BOS
Once in a while, they hit on someone, but for the most part, we get blinded by hype that all these guys are “can’t miss”
As for TB, I had heard they had someone in low minors (Wade Davis?) as a potential “ace” in waiting. Of course, Price was “can’t miss” too. Remember that when you start pissing all over Joba.
TB’s window is starting to close rapidly – FAs, arbitration cases, no new stadium on the horizon. They need to get creative and I think they know more about Kazmir than they’re letting on.
m -
One can only hope he is still a Yankees fan. That he didnt get turned by that scumbag state.
He’s not allowed to wear the Yankees hat in the Pats lockerroom anymore, even though he’s Tom Broddy
Can the BlowJays even get one run off of Bucholz ?
The guy is garbage ! Him and Papelbon have some Houdini act going on.
Aside from his outing against the White Sox… Buchholz actually has been very good for them.
Jeremy -
Their houdini act is their uniform. If they wore any other uniform, there would be no Houdini.
For some reason, most other players fear the Red Sox. Like they’re special.
I think Price is going to be a stud. It just isn’t going to happen overnight like it’s not going to happen for Joba overnight.
Same thing with Porcello and Hughes.
I expect all four to be very, very good pitchers once they learn their craft.
It’s not that easy to pitch in the big leagues, especially the AL.
This needs to be Romero’s last batter. This guy’s a rookie.
The walk makes it a no-brainer.
Well, Jim. It’s been fun chatting with the crazy uncle.
Keep cheering, as I’ve got to go fry man doo.
Cito is obviously in the Sox pockets.
Unless League is injured, they keep using Janssen or Jansen and that other bum Roenicke in important situations like this one coming up, instead of “closer’s stuff”
Brandon minor League.
Hey! Watch it! League’s from Hawaii. Full of integrity.
Bucholz didn’t exactly cover himself in glory against Baltimore,lol
Romero did most of what he was sent out to the mound to do. Keep his team in the game. He had absolutely nothing working for him tonight…..no offense, no control…nothing, and it’s still 0-1. It’s something that Chamberlain could learn from.
I like Brandon League. But apparenlt Cito RS Gaston doesnt see the importance of using one of his better pitchers in important situations versus the Sox.
Or he does, and that’s why he doesnt pitch him.
Exactly my point GF.
How many kids not named Lincecum have basically shown up & dominated out of the gate in recent history?
Probably none. That’s way the hand-wringing about Joba needs to lighten up a bit.
I think Price will be fine also, but he got his first road win today, and hasn’t “dominated” as expected, which is just a by-product of scout’s hype.
The truth is, you never really know about these kids – you know they have ability, but what about between the ears? heart? It can only come with experience.
Now League is warming up.
Let’s hope Janssen Jansen doesnt blow it.
Oh well, he did. Cito dont care. Why should he. It’s not like he’s getting his paychecks from the Blue Jays, or, he is?
Okay, I give up…you’re too creepy to read, Jim Pir-one… time to watch a movie.
Romero battled tonight… showed more than Richmond yesterday, blowing 3 leads in 5 innings.
Romero did the same thing against the Yanks. In trouble a lot but didn’t allow anyone to score.
Just getting in. I didn’t get to watch much of the game but I did record it on the DVR – first time recording with it!
However, I can tell you that I won’t be watching it. I have great difficulty watching routs of teams. I have the easiest time watching if the Sux are on the short end of the stick, but even then I end up feeling sorry for the pitcher – unless it’s Beckett, Lester, or Bucholz.
Just want to put a shout out here for Joe Girardi and remind people that there were a lot of posters calling for Mitre’s head after a recent outing and convinced that he needed to be DFAd and he was just no good. I figured Girardi would give him at least one more start after that because even though he gave up some runs, he had done better. I believe SJ was saying that he would be on a game-by-game basis, and I definitely agreed with that. But I think the majority said that Mitre needed to go.
While it could have gone either way, it’s just another example of how Girardi is second guessed so much of the time and people are convinced he doesn’t know what he’s doing.
33 games over 500? I’d say he’s doing something right!
Look at this bum. A filthy toad this Jansen guy is.
This loser used League for 3 innings in a game against us.
What a joke
BTW, size 7.5 feet but very large hands and long fingers. I think my hand spread is from playing the piano.
Jays have a brutal bullpen.
Isin’t League his closer? Why would he use him in the 6th inning?
Even if he used League now, Boston would have teed off one of their other bums the next inning.
NESN is showing that bum in the dugout. He looks as if he’s upset. Right. Why cant he just come to the top step of the dugout and cheer for his team, the Red Sox. At least be honest Casey.
If you only suspected the AL was superior to the NL, then look at Smoltz.
Yeah, it’s the Padres & Nationals, and MAYBE he was tipping his pitches, but come on.
I think Peavy’s act, once he’s healthy, isn’t going to translate too well in the AL. He won’t sniff Cy Young here.
Buchholz is averaging just under 12 pitches per inning.. has 71 through 6.
2-0 should be enough with the way he is pitching. Papelbon will perform his usual houdini act but get out of it.
Now League is in. After you allowed Casey RS Jansen to give up another run when your offense decided to call it quits against Stain Buchholz.
Maybe the real Roy Halladay will show up tomorrow.
We play Toronto 4 games starting Thursday
We better destroy them the way Boston is.
Cito Gaston hates the yankees ! The guy is a loser, that’s why last year he would always line up the pitching (Roy Halladay and A.J. Burnett back to back ) in every yankee Blue jay series.
the real Roy Halladay always shows up vs. the RS.
It’s the umpires that are the determinant.
If the umpires dont give him the same cheap strike calls he gets against us, he wont be successful. If they do, he will.
I think Jerry Hairston Jr. has found a home in the Bronx and I think they’ll probably bring him back next season.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08.....38;emc=rss
HAIRSTON’S VERSATILITY Jerry Hairston Jr. started in center field for the Yankees, switched to right field in the eighth inning and finished the game at shortstop. Hairston doubled in the first two runs of the game, and continued to be as versatile as any Yankee.
When Nick Swisher was asked where Hairston’s versatility ranked among other players, he said: “On a scale from 1 to 100, I’m thinking 100. It seems like the guy can do everything.”
Since the Yankees acquired Hairston from the Cincinnati Reds on July 31, he has batted .382 with two homers, nine runs batted in and six walks in the 11 games that he has started. Manager Joe Girardi said he would not hesitate to use Hairston at any infield or outfield position, and also called him an emergency catcher.
“It’s a real luxury,” Girardi said. “You feel that you can almost put him in seven different spots. There’s not a lot of guys that can do that.”
Hairston has not always been able to move around so fluidly. Five years ago, he became more of a utility player, so he pushed himself to be comfortable at as many positions as possible.
“I worked extremely hard at it,” he said. “It didn’t happen overnight. It’s something you continue to try and get better at. I never wanted to be a liability wherever I played.”
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It would be nice if Cashman assembled a good bench to start the season instead of having to do piece one together as the season goes on.
I wouldn’t be against bringing back Molina, either. Although I don’t expect him back with Cervelli waiting in the wings to be the backup.
Molina has been the best backup catcher the Yanks have had since the dynasty years with Girardi.
Great play by MacDonald
The Blue Jays ineptitude against Boston has reached Orioles-like levels.
I hope League gets them out.
Jays need some confidence back.
And League is probalby going to walk in the game ending run.
Come on Minor League, where’s your closer’s type stuff.
Come on TOR
Just 1 game this weekend would be nice
About to walk in a run ! The Blow Jays !
Not ineptitude, The Blue Jays lack of effort.
And there’s scumbag Victor walking down to first base on a pitch right down the middle.
It looks like League had his RedSox shoes on tonight
And there it is!!!!!! The extra necessary run Papelbon needs to save a game. I can’t imagine the anxiety attack Tito would get if he had to put Papelbon in, in a game where they aren’t up by 3.
Poor Jays.
I don’t think I can watch any more of this. The thing you have to believe is that League didn’t walk in the run on purpose. Sometimes when things aren’t going right they tend to have a domino effect.
Jays deserve a better fate than this.
See ya later.
Boston is 13-6 since they left the stadium 3 weeks ago.
Don’t know when they got the 6 losses, it seems like they win every day.
Hairston is a keeper. I liked the pick up when they got him, since I figured he’d be a guy a lot like Cairo was; somebody who could play just about everywhere without losing much defense (if any) when he came it. Only question was whether he’d be able to hit. I think he’s done just fine in that area.
Plus, he’s the guy who finally got Ransom off the team. Can’t hate that.
Pete Abe, a little help here?
7 and 5 off Beckett, no win.
With Halladay against I think “Mo”
Lester tomorrow
Even if Halladay is on and gets the cheap calls, they might not win.
I guess the Blue Jays were not in the mood to defend their teammate who had his head brutally thrown at by scumbag Bucket.
Hard to believe that the Jays had the #1 ranked pen in the league last year.
Jim-
You’re so deranged.
Its really sad.
Of the 6 – 2 vs. us, 2 vs. TEX, 1 vs. CHI – what am I missing?
Byrd’s pitching for Boston tomorrow. Lester held til Tuesday in St. Pete.
L to the 2nd-
I have e-mailed him. Maybe if others do too, he will throw us a bone
Corona August 29th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Boston is 13-6 since they left the stadium 3 weeks ago.
Don’t know when they got the 6 losses, it seems like they win every day.
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2 of them were to the Yankees at Fenway. 1 was to Detroit (H), 2 to Texas (R), and 1 to Chicago (H). They’ve played all but 6 games at home since leaving NYS. They have a great record at home. What can you say? By the way, the 6 road games? Lost 2 or 3 to Texas, swept Toronto.
Toronto can’t beat them at home, but we expect them to win at Fenway?
Wagner is probably closing tonight. Papelbon threw 28 pitches yesterday.
It may not even matter though… Buchholz is on pace to throw a complete game.
2-0 count swinging for the out.
Looks like Adam Lind has dinner plans
I love the conspiracy theories on this blog.
The Blue Jays are a lousy team. The Red Sox are really good.
Buchholz has had three or four hard hit balls off of him all night. His changeup is unhittable tonight.
Romero was mediocre and skirted danger.
Hope Halladay shows up tomorrow and takes one.
“Of the 6 – 2 vs. us, 2 vs. TEX, 1 vs. CHI – what am I missing?”
Think they won 3 of 4 vs. Detroit in there somewhere.
Btw- I am on step 21 of the dresser assembly. According to the instructions with the shiny happy stick figures there are only 4 steps left. This is never ending
pete can you ban jim pirone
Thanks E – I may add to the party, although he has to have noticed
Detroit was the one I missed
TOR is sad to watch – to think they were in first place for what, over a month?
Just goes to show it’s a LONG season
rconn I really believe that Doc took a psychological hit with all that roller coaster stuff about him being traded. He really hasn’t seemed himself since and I think it has affected his pitching.
JMO
I REALLY hope Boston gets cooled off when they hit the road.
I wouldn’t bet on it though. Chicago is reeling now and their manager is a nutcase. Tampa is starting Sonnenstein and are close to throwing in the towel as well.
Just have to keep winning to keep the 6 game lead.
Hey, at least the 2 hits by Toronto tonight have been by Overbite (kills the Yankees) and Millar (former S*x, used to kill the Yankees).
How about two against the Yanks?
Duh.
TOR has mailed it in.
If we show up and execute next week, we should have no problem beating them either.
Boston doesn’t even have to work hard to beat this team. Toronto beats themselves.
The Blow Jays loser Manager Cito Gasbag giving another game to the Red Sox.
You’d think the Jays would have figured out Clay’s game plan by now. Fastball, Change, Change, Change, Change, Fastball, Change, Change, CHange ,Change, Change, Change, Change, Change, Change, Change
Buchholz was virtually unhittable tonight. Give the devil his due.
Those who say the Blue Jays mailed it tonight simply don’t know what their talking about, or at the very least, didn’t watch the game.
Why do people keep expecting a below average team like Toronto to beat Boston?
Buchholz looks nasty tonight. Great change-up.
He has really come of age. Had a couple of bad games, but for the most part has been great for them. Even did well against us – 6 IP, 2 ER.
Give him credit— he has matured as a pitcher.
“rconn I really believe that Doc took a psychological hit with all that roller coaster stuff about him being traded.”
Think that’s a part of it, Trisha. May not be entirely healthy either. He was on the DL in mid June and the Jays are 3-8 in his starts since coming off. He hasn’t been close to awful (3-6, 3.67 since the DL), but he hasn’t been what we’ve become accustomed to seeing either.
Boston has lost 6 series at home this year: Mets(1), Yankees(1), Texas(1), TB(1), Seattle(1), Oakland(1). There have been a couple of splits, too.
They just don’t lose at home. They’ll drop a few on the road, as long as they aren’t playing Baltimore (1 series left on road, 1 at home) or Toronto (1 series left at home).
He did not do well against us. Thinking that only shows how much you just rely on the end result. He got extremely lucky in that game. He was the beneficiary of 3 double plays and put on 11 base runners in 6 innings.
I personally don’t care what the Red Sox are doing. They are irrelevant right now in the AL East race.
They also can’t win consistently on the road. They are supposed to win at home.
8 of those 13 wins since they left NY have come at Fenway.
TB owns them and 6 of their first 11 games in September are against the Rays.
Who CARES if Boston won????
We have a 6 game lead and won today!!!! All they did was merely keep pace!!
Okay, going back to funriture assembly. I just needed to vent for a second
(still on step 21…..grrr)
Erica – always OPPC
August 29th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Btw- I am on step 21 of the dresser assembly. According to the instructions with the shiny happy stick figures there are only 4 steps left. This is never ending
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At least you don’t have 21 steps left on a 4 step set of instructions.
We know they suck that’s why they are called the Blow Jays. But they should at least pick up one game against the Sox. It’s not like Bucholz is Cy young. And their manager Cito Gasbag puts up his best effort when his team is facing the Yankees but doesn’t show up when facing the Red Sux.
Now you understand why Halladay isn’t himself when he pitchers lately,he has no back up from the batters,none.
Imagine how he feels thinking he was leaving,to now have to wait to post season or whenever the GM has to let him go.
“We know they suck that’s why they are called the Blow Jays. But they should at least pick up one game against the Sox. It’s not like Bucholz is Cy young.”
Were you this upset at the White Sox mailing it in against a bag of fleas like Sergio Mitre?
Erica, I don’t care if the Suxers win in terms of us – it’s just that I enjoy seeing them lose, period!
And it pains me to see the Jays struggle. We always think of other teams as “the competition” but that competition is comprised of flesh and blood men who care about winning and who have to feel pretty depleted when they bring up the bottom of the league. I can’t imagine that it’s easy at the end of August to come out there like a house of fire. I’m sure these guys are all doing there best out there, but it isn’t easy for them, I’m sure. It’s easy to have pencil and paper expectations (for the money they’re getting they should go on there and play hard every day) but the reality is it’s gotta be real tough to play with gusto for 162 games. Look how many teams admit that they always get up to play the Yankees? That has to mean that they are not at the same peak with every other team. It’s human nature.
I just wish there were a way that they could feel good about life or appreciated by their fans even when they are at the bottom of their game. That is why I will never go negative on our team, no matter what they are doing. When the team is at its lowest is when they need fan support the most, not doubt and jeering!
Boston vs Toronto this year is 9-4 (Yankees 9-3)
Boston vs Baltimore is 11-2 (Yankees 9-3)
Those two teams just aren’t very good and have fared about the same against the two top teams in the division.
By the way, Boston vs TB: 4-8 (Yankees are 6-5)
Stop with the BS, Jim – errrr, Jeremy.
The Jays suck. Period.
They haven’t exactly played well against the Yanks this season either because the Yanks have beaten them like a drum all year – even when the Jays were playing well early in the season.
TOR vs. Red Sox: 4-10 (if tonight’s score holds up)
TOR vs. NYY: 3-9
Bad call. That was ball 4
I’m as worried as anyone about the Sox in the playoffs, esp. with Bucholz pitching so well, but seriously – they may not even make the playofs (though I think they will). Why are we getting blow by blow descriptions of all of their games? Is this NESN central?
White Sox did mail it in… that’s why Ozzie ripped his team.
Jeremy Cito Gaston is only motivated to beat one team he hates passionately ,the New York Yankees.
Red Sox Derangement Syndrome?
Bucholz is average. He hasn’t developed into some Beckett or Lester.
Trisha-
I wasn’t addressing you. You have a genuine love for baseball and are respectful of players on opposing teams
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One thing worth noting about Buccholtz. Should Boston hold on tonight, this will be his third win. All three will have come at the hands of the Jays. I think he’s pitched a lot better in general, but let’s see him do it Thursday in St. Pete.
“Bucholz is average. He hasn’t developed into some Beckett or Lester.”
He wasn’t average tonight. To not know that is to not know baseball.
Then the question becomes… do we even want to face Boston in the playoffs with Beckett-Lester-Buchholz?
Or should we take our chances with the Angels and their awful bullpen and average rotation?
Texas has a bunch of games against their own division. They have a winning record against every team but Oakland (6-6). They also have series against Toronto and Baltimore. Unless the Angels absolutely tank it, I’m betting on the wildcard coming from the West.
haiku-man
Yeah Cito Gaston ( Gasbag ) hates the yankees. All he did last year was line up Halladay and Burnett every series against the yankees.
“All three will have come at the hands of the Jays”
Not true. One came against Baltimore. But that does nothing to invalidate your point that his wins have come against weak competition.
yanks rule!!
Then the question becomes… do we even want to face Boston in the playoffs with Beckett-Lester-Buchholz?
Or should we take our chances with the Angels and their awful bullpen and average rotation?
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Or we can face the Tigers and their mediocre team and then let the Angels and the Sox (or other WC winner) decide.
why are we so willing to give bucholz so much credit for “maturing,” “turning it around,” and “stepping up” when before today he had a 5 era and at the age of 25 has a career 5.4 era (before today as well), yet we are SO WILLING to kill joba and say he will never amount to anything…
it doesnt make much sense to me how we lift up bucholz and put down joba when it is very obvious joba has accomplished much more at a younger age than bucholz has at an older age, no-hitter not-withstanding..
“I wasn’t addressing you. You have a genuine love for baseball and are respectful of players on opposing teams”
Erica, I was just making a general statement, certainly not aimed at you. In fact I think you of all people would feel the same way.
So Bawstin beat up on a team 21.5 games out soon to be 22,the Yankees shut out a contending team that’s 5 games out.Which is more impressive?
Rob B August 29th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
“All three will have come at the hands of the Jays”
Not true. One came against Baltimore. But that does nothing to invalidate your point that his wins have come against weak competition.
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Oops, I was wrong, you were right. I didn’t look close enough. They won a game he pitched against Baltimore, but he didn’t get the decision. Sorry. Both wins WERE vs. Toronto.
Ralphie – People love to kill Joba. When he is dominating next year, they will hop right back on the bandwagon as he becomes the crown jewel again.
was driving back from the cape and heard the discussion on weei today. the sox fans seem to want to trade pap in the off season and have baaaaaard as their closer next year. really?!
Toss up. If the White Sox had to spend the time the Jays do in the AL East, they’d be 20+ games out too.
Bucholz is good but he isn’t great, and he is facing a crappy Toronto team, lets see how he performs against Tampa.
P*v*n* pitched 6 innings tonight, giving up just two runs…yet loses because his offense gave him nothing.
Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy!
Texas just won.
Ppelbon has a shoulder issue,mechanics problems,and would fit in nicely in the NL at CHI TOWN,CUBS.
Bucholz has beaten weak teams. And the only reason why he only gave up two runs against the Yankees in that Saturday game was because the Yankee hitters were tired from the 15 inning game. He was on the ropes almost every inning, he was lucky becuase he would have given up 5 or more runs in that game. He can be a good number 3 starter but he will not be an ace, his stuff is alright.
Another over hyped Red Sox prospect.
“Ralphie – People love to kill Joba. When he is dominating next year, they will hop right back on the bandwagon as he becomes the crown jewel again.”
yea…sad but true
Trisha-
I am so exhausted right now, I don’t know how I am feeling. LOL
I am doing steps 23 and 23 in a tag team so I am almost done with 23….
Wow, I hate the Red Sox but I could watch Heidi Watney all night
I really can’t stand the Sucks or the Mutts….
Who in their right mind wants to back up p*v*n*,who? The team probably has figured his Primo Donno act out!!
I have no idea why I have to keep repeating this but I guess I do.
Please do not impersonate other people, post stupid things for the sake of being stupid, etc. Knock it off or you’re out.
Pavano was in line to get 2 wins against us this year, but his pen blew it both times… ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah Heidi Watney brings in a lot of viewers for NESN lol. She is cute.
haik– well, they seem to affirm pap’s personality. it’s just that they don’t like loading the bases, etc. (ref to last night’s game). they think bard is it. strange that they expect a mariano-type record for a satisfactory closer.
Peter Abraham
You aren’t talking about me are you ?
Buccholz is charged with a run and the shutout is over
Texas has a winning record this year against LAA,only because of Hunter,and Vlad being out injured,that’s when they lead the division.Not Now as you can see.
“Yeah Heidi Watney brings in a lot of viewers for NESN lol. She is cute.”
Not sure how true, but word around the campfire was that her and Varitek were an item as he was going thru some marital woes last year.
lol
Sox in trouble. Papelbon in the game. No night off for him after his 30 pitch outing last night
Well Pap did make it interesting, but he once again pulled a houdini act.
Sox could get Penny back as a #4 might just take a phone call.
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“Reality Check August 29th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
“Yeah Heidi Watney brings in a lot of viewers for NESN lol. She is cute.”
Not sure how true, but word around the campfire was that her and Varitek were an item as he was going thru some marital woes last year.”
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I heard that too and it sickens me that that dirtbag might have got some Heidi.
lol. “word around the campfire”? I like that.
How does lefty okey let two lefties tee off on him?
Wells finally hears cheers instead of jeers. Too bad it’s from the opposition.
Millar is going to double
Really right now I don’t care w/ Boston is doing, they’re chasing Texas not us. Now if only my Giants can stop missing tackles here.
what*
Game over. At least the Jays tacked a run onto Buccholz and made Papelbon work on a day they thought he’d have off
Yeah I can’t believe that loser Varitek was messing aroung with Heidi Watney.
Too bad that bad taste is not a fireable offense. What was she thinking?
Will the real Doc stand up against he soxs? Or will we see the impostor again?
i can see the redsox trading papelbum to the cubs for zambrano staright up and then tsking wagner’s option and having him and bard co-closing…
For trisha (and Nick):
Even after Mitre’s outing, he still has a 5.65 earned run average to go with a 3-1 record. But Mitre has refined his mechanics by staying back on the rubber during his delivery and pulling his hands apart in his motion sooner. He said it was comforting to have Girardi “in my corner.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08.....f=baseball
On mlb.com the headline is Buchholtz delivers strong start against Blue Jays and the RS win 3-2 lol
Well, it was strong. 1 ER (inherite runner allowed to score) in 8.1 innings is strong.
The real story is Romero getting out of all those jams.
Oh well, if the Yankees win tomorrow it’ll be the cherry on top. They need to feed on the weak teams because we still have Anaheim, Boston, and Tampa to play.
~Brandon, actually Texas is chasing the RS.
~Cashmam,Zambrano loves to fight and is hot headed he’d fit in with the heathens in chowdah heads.
cashman needs,
oh, there’s a possibility. i hope not, though!
m that’s what I mean.Bases loaded and Romero didn’t let them score.He was more impressive than Laptop imo.
Sox start a three game series in the Tropicana on Sept 1..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt0qeIrdRpk
JFC! OK I’ve seen ENOUGH! this WR core needs way too much time, the QBs aren’t that steller to get them in rythmn, go get him.
http://www.philly.com/dailynew.....eason.html
“He said it was comforting to have Girardi “in my corner.””
If these guys didn’t have Girardi in their corner but instead were wheeled and dealed according to Lohud justice, at this point there would be no Yankees left on the team!!!
Incremental progress is nevertheless progress. Today though it appears Mitre went by leaps and bounds! Hopefully he isn’t hurt.
Mitre pitched a good one today, Joba should take notice.
if it’s not a screen pass nothing happens w/ this young WR core, we need some game breakers to wake up this season.
“Bases loaded and Romero didn’t let them score.He was more impressive than Laptop imo.”
Most people would be more impressed by not loading the bases at all. Romero was not close to Buchholtz’s level tonite.
trisha,
Imagine how the White Sox players would respond if they had Ozzie in their corner!
Pete,
Good for you. You leave us to fend for ourselves and go out to watch a movie?! That’s what you get. haha.
nice catch by nicks!
Jesus Nicks it took you that long!
BTW great catch. The Giants need to go after Brandon Marshall.
“if it’s not a screen pass nothing happens w/ this young WR core, we need some game breakers to wake up this season.”
Giants are going to be all about defense and running game.
“BTW great catch. The Giants need to go after Brandon Marshall.”
didnt they just lose a diva wr?
“Giants are going to be all about defense and running game.”
I’m as optomistic as the rest but if the WRs don’t get the job done we in for a long season. The defense I trust minus the 3rd and 4th stringers. The WR core needs an established game breaker BRANDON MARSHALL JERRY! BRANDON MARSHALL! your not going to get anyone as good as him in next yrs. 1st rd. or 3rd rd. com’on do it.
lol, Brandon.
You love your headcase star WR.
Who you trading to get Marshall, Brandon?
Hey I’m going to the game tomorrow and would like to see BP. What time do the Yankees take bp?
I’d trade a 2 and 5 for Marshall
Nicks is putting on a show!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
I HAVE FINISHED MY DRESSER!!
I broke 4 nails in the process and hammered my thumb twice, but I did it!!!!
Okay, I need to see a lot more of today to be totally sold on Mitre. But anyone know how much the 2010 club option for Serge is?
The thinking is if indeed CMW is down for at least half a season next year, you can never have too much pitching.
And, ugh, Hughes will be on an IP limit.
Oh, and Andy comes back, too.
“I’d trade a 2 and 5 for Marshall”
Me too. Not sure why Denver would take it though. Not now anyway.
“lol, Brandon.
You love your headcase star WR.”
He knows how to play in Giants Stadium, he’s seen what happened to Plax, if he comes here that boy will be scared straight on what could happen to him, meaning we could get a choir boy.
Look I was a for the letting the young stars go GJ NICKS!…like I said I’m all for young stars but we need a game breaker, Nicks right now isn’t that, Barden right now isn’t that, don’t know why Sinorice is still here, Smith isn’t a gamebreaker, Hixon is but he’s better as a 3rd opt….Brandon Marshall on that field can open up oppurtunities for Hixon and Nicks or Barden, while the other one learns how to adapt the NFL.
I would pay to make Marshall go away. Of course that’s why I’d get fired from a F.O., but still. He causes all kinds of grief off the field with his legal troubles, and then he expects his rear to be kissed when he comes back? When he’s asking for a trade?
Wow, Tom Caron and Rice really gushing about the Yankees! Also giving a ton of credit to Cashman and talking about the Yanks record since the ASB, homers, etc.
Me likey!
Erica Congrats. I put one together myself too. The top drawers don’t open properly, but it is together. LOL
Don’t you hate putting furniture together, just to find out one of the panels is wrong side out?
“Who you trading to get Marshall, Brandon?”
A 2nd, 3rd and 5th or a 2nd & 5th. We need a gamebreaking WR this season.
Why did the RS,according yo Mlbtraderumors,acquire another outfielder,Joey Gathright?
m, you notice all that grief started when Shanahan left. I mean yes he has issues but Eli needs an option out there. HE NEEDS AN OPTION.
I was testing each drawer in the frame after assembly cause I may have seriously had a nervous breakdown if it didn’t work.
I actually did a very good job. My arms are too tired to raise them to type properly, but I did it. All I can say is, thank goodness for electric screwdrivers.
Can’t wait to put clothes in it tomorrow (no energy now.. lol)
Jumping in the shower. If I don’t come back within 20 minutes send help because I probably passed out and drowned
“A 2nd, 3rd and 5th or a 2nd & 5th. We need a gamebreaking WR this season.”
If I’m defensive starved Denver, I’m eyeing the d-line and saying “you want a gamebreaking receiver, send me a gamebreaking pass rusher.
Brandon,
Get real. The Kid (new Broncos coach) had nothing to do with Marshall’s domestic battery.
Bad news! Bad news! Didn’t you learn your lesson with Homeboy Burress?
m, I mean m, m….. srsly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dwOoIoJYUA
I know.
Wow, did Pete press the nuke button?
Is it safe to come out now?
“If I’m defensive starved Denver, I’m eyeing the d-line and saying “you want a gamebreaking receiver, send me a gamebreaking pass rusher.”
It’s not even going to take that much, the rumor is Denver won’t get what they want for him. They either lose him for nada later or trade him for something soon.
Would be a shame to waste those picks only to have Marshall suspended for doing something stupid off the field…
But I won’t burst your bubble anymore.
Shouldn’t take much to get him. His value is diving each and every day he pouts on the sideline. Oops, he’s not there anymore. Asked to stay away from the team.
Look what the first string can be…
WR 1 Marshall, WR 2 Nicks, WR 3 (Smith, Hixon)
L to the 2nd
August 29th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Wow, did Pete press the nuke button?
Is it safe to come out now?
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The wicked witch is gone for now.. the munchkins are free!!!!
Anyone know the answer to my question? When do the Yankees take BP for a 1pm game?
A-Rod is 3 hits from 2500
m,
Joba and Hughes will have around the same limit next season. Both could pitch around 180-190 IP. We will be fine.
CC, AJ, Joba, Hughes, Andy/Mitre/Wang/Gaudin/Whoever
I am fine with that
jennifer
August 29th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Anyone know the answer to my question? When do the Yankees take BP for a 1pm game?
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Probably some point between 10:30 and 11.
I used to go to the old stadium when the gates opened at 5 and they would already be on the field. So my guess for a 1pm start, would be between 10:30-11ish
jennifer,
Try e-mailing Pete.
I did but hadn’t heard back. I am very impatient. LOL
I also asked him if he thought they would hold bp. Not sure they will since it is Sunday, although if it is nice, they might since they haven’t had bp in a few days.
Taking the old man with me. He hasn’t been to a game at the new stadium yet.
I don’t think Hughes will have the same limit as Joba.
I think Hughes will be closer to the 150-160 IP max like Joba this season and Joba will be allowed to throw 190-200 IP.
Jennifer, it depends on the day. For example, day after night games they very rarely take BP, especially on a Sunday. If they do take it they go on about 1030 or so. Last day game I went to, there wasnt any BP, which I was told is a very common thing. This was after a 4pm start also.
I don’t think Hughes will have the same limit as Joba.
I think Hughes will be closer to the 150-160 IP max like Joba this season and Joba will be allowed to throw 190-200 IP.
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Yankees use historical highs for their innings limit and Hughes threw 146 in the minors in 2006. Add 30 to that and you get 176.
Thanks Christina. I guess since he hasn’t been to a game yet, it would be nice to show him around the stadium. Maybe go to monument park, or something.
Of course they won’t take bp when I have sweet seats.
Nicks Manningham would be my starters. Smith 3rd receiver. Keep Hixon on STs.
Hughes is at 70 right now, plus whatever he pitched in Scranton. He pitched last fall, and I’m sure he’ll pitch this winter, too.
I’m just thrilled that he hasn’t gotten injured. A few seasons like that, and he can shed the injury-prone label, lol.
Wouldn’t be surprised if Hughes was less than Joba. But I don’t want to be pitching-starved like our neighbors to the north.
Thanks goodness we got CC & AJ in ’09. There’s Lackey and…Lackey?
Yankees use historical highs for their innings limit and Hughes threw 146 in the minors in 2006. Add 30 to that and you get 176.
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That was three years ago – and it will be four years ago a year from now.
I don’t think they are going to take that chance with Hughes. They will go the safe route and limit him closer to 150-160 IP, especially since he’s only going to throw maybe 80 IP to 90 IP this season.
I don’t see them pushing him that hard next season. 160 IP would already be twice what he’s pitched this season.
I wouldn’t trust Lackey.
Good pitcher but he’s not been very durable the last couple of years.
Oh, he won’t be in play for the Yankees.
If the Angles don’t tie him up, he’ll join the other team that wears red and needs pitching badly.
He’s really the only big fish out there this winter, so he’ll get a nice little contract.
Toronto could get a nice package if they ever decide to let Halladay go.
The race is on between the Nats and the O’s to see who will be eliminated first. Nats e#5, Baltimore e# 6.
“Nicks Manningham would be my starters. Smith 3rd receiver. Keep Hixon on STs.”
You can’t expect 50 – 70 yds. per for them, vs first stringers in the NFL? I love these guys but they need time.
Ah, Manningham. Another Michigan alum. He was fun to watch. I wish the Dolphins had him.
GF,
You a Dolphins fan? What’s Davonne Bess’ role going to be this season?
Ozzie’s post game comments are amazing. He is out of line as usual. His act is tired and old.
Isn’t September a great month when your baseball team is in the hunt and college and pro football starts…
All good.
-dennis
Oakland rallies from 3-0 down and Beats the Angels.
4 game loss column lead on them now for HFA.
M,
Bess will be at worst the #3 WR.
I like Bess a lot (and yes, I know he’s from UH). Very quick and makes things happen.
Frankly, if Ted Ginn (who has underacheived since he was drafted) had the makeup that Bess does – he’d be a far better receiver than he is.
Ginn is the electric runner but Bess is the better football player.
“You can’t expect 50 – 70 yds. per for them, vs first stringers in the NFL? I love these guys but they need time.”
as RATM would say, “What better time than now?” i honestly think they would do a heluva lot better than hixon, and smith is good, but better at the slot.
Rconn, it was one start for Bucholz – tonight doesn’t make him a great pitcher.
“as RATM would say, “What better time than now?” i honestly think they would do a heluva lot better than hixon, and smith is good, but better at the slot.”
All we have to do is look back to the 2nd half last yr. these are special players but it’s clear seeing them they are not ready. Smith is a slot 3rd, like a Wycheck, a Hilliard, Hixon is a gamebreaking 3rd or 2nd. Nicks is not ready to be the #1 WR, Manningham isn’t either, they need time and Eli needs a legit #1 option. He needs this.
Where are your seats Jennifer? Theres plenty to do before the game and if you go by the first base side, you might be able to catch a few of them running or playing catch before the game. Have fun!
Good night Yankee people!
Christina section 130! Cannot wait!
Pete answered me. He said bp is between 10:15 and 10:30. Guess I’m headed really early and will keep my fingers crossed that there is bp.
If you’re still out there, dennin, the college lines are up on pinny. For entertainment purposes only.
(don’t tell the pitchforked masses, but the Sox were part of my 7-teamer last night.
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dennis, I meant.
Nick in SF……81 WINS , 19 TO GO……
I think 102 will be the total, Pat M… 2 to spare for you. If we’re winning Mitre starts in laughers, it’s in the stars.
Sept. 7 early game for Jeter’s record-breaking hit.
Nick.
I can not wait for the action of CFB and the NFL, especially the pro-bowl!
In all seriousness though I am disapointed that someone jumped on here as me this eve and indicated I was hiding as a Sox fan. I have never made that a secret.
Sushi sounds great. Amy and I are having sushi to go on Tues. Go BC. Go Cal.
-dennis
I wrote to Pete about the imposter, it offended my sensibilities. There is no reason to be ashamed of your allegiance… until they find a cure, you are just the way you are.
Didn’t notice a BC line, Jesuit slackers taking the first weekend off? I do like BC… when they play Notre Dame.
Cal -21.5 in a revenge game hosting Maryland. Don’t like that number. Terps burned me a year ago.
USC……
I expect U$C to cover the number vs. San Jose St… the mismatched Spartans will earn their paycheck. I certainly hope the Trojans can stay undefeated before they visit Strawberry Canyon.
21.5 Is a big digit……I haven’t seen any lines as of yet….I think tomorrow or Monday for me….
If you go to pinnaclesports dot com, the early lines are already up. U$C is giving 34 to the Do You Know The Way To San Jose States.
Nick.
Ashamed. No chance.
BC has Northeastern to open up. I can never make fun of any FL team opening up against the Citadel ever again.
Great teaser last eve. BTW, bet against Byrd manyana!
-dennis
Better than opening vs. Brandeis, at least. Or Tufts.
Well well,the OF Joey Gathright (new acquisition of RS this weekend) from the Orioles is on Youtube now,he jumps over moving cars.
“Orioles OF Joey Gathright goes car jumping.”
unbelievable,he’s suppose to be really fast too,(on the field too.)
The Judges or the Jumbos I believe…
-dennis
A car-jumper? If Theo wanted his own Cody Ransom, he might be using an outdated template.
Man go to http://www.nesn.com under the article,about Joey Gathright read the first comment,bawstin is peeved.
They think Theo has lost his mind,especially after Smoltz and Penny.
how nice to wake up to the news that the As rallied to beat LA/anaheim, 4-3.
Smooth sailing the rest of the way.
anyone sat behind home plate, how is the view there?
The wild card race will be interesting. Lester was supposed to pitch tonight against Halladay, but they are holding him to start against the Rays. The Rays have 2 more games w/ Detroit before they take on the RS. The Rangers play Toronto.
Strange no one was on from 2 to 6, than 6 to 8? whats going on.
Sunday sleep in?
Is anyone online?
if we can somehow gain a game in the loss today with the rs we are in great shape.
or better shape with 34 games left.
joba is due
dice-k is starting a game in aa & is said to be close to returning
Joba needs to pitch like we know he can…no nibbling.
Jeter had a good comment the other day on how it is easier to play defense when the pitcher pitches quickly.
I’m around, just not much to say this morning — there’s not even anything so interesting in the papers to bother posting and responding to…
Very few comments… complacency setting in for Yankee fans?
When the going gets easy, the easy get going, so I’m hitting the road.
Let’s go Yankees!
Great win, but as it’s been pointed out, I’m excited the Yankees extended their best record in the AL Lead.
Based on the past few years, home field advantage is going to be big for them, esp considering how well they’ve played at home this year. Yankee Stadium has finally started to come alive for them as well.
By the way, for anyone going to Scranton today, I’m looking forward to seeing you all. I guess this is the rare case where I’m lucky because I have a 3 minute ride down the road for this one today…haha
Sunda Q&A with Melky – very cute…I had no idea he has a 3 year old son!
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08.....187229.htm
Nice piece of information about Cano in my Star Ledger (courtesy of the NY Daily News) this morning and how his BA with RISP is somewhat misleading. He has 46 rbi in those situations, ranking 4th on the team behind Tex, Matsui and Posada. Points out that Melky has all those clutch “highlight reel” hits, but only hits .242 with RISP. So, imagine how good Cano will be when those hard-hit balls to the outfield start missing the outfielders!
praying for a good outing from Joba today… sigh
Me too since I am going!
Where is pete too? I need to know If I should leave soon to catch bp. Don’t want to leave this early if the Yankees aren’t holding it.
Thanks for the link Rishi and the info Doreen. I really like what Robbie and Melky bring to this team.
is this the lohud outing today??
Great bit of info there Doreen. I never looked into the numbers in detail or even thought about it, so it’s nice to hear.
I can only imagine he’ll continue to improve as he matures as a player.
Bru,
It is today…double header too. Free baseball.
i hope everybody has a great time
enjoy
I’m going to the LoHud game at Scranton today, weather permitting. Sounds like it will, with a DH to boot. Don’t know if I can stick around for the second game, what with it being Monday tomorrow, but we’ll be there for the first game. Hope to see many of you there.
just found out that i am going to a yankees game.
it is the makeup game against the angels
the guy im going with knows an usher that gets him very close to the field after everybody is seated
he also said he or we can go to the ms bar
i think you need a ticket or pass
not sure
he said another usher he knew got fired for the same thing
minor league games are so much fun, wish I lived closer
new post
I agree Upstate Kate. I’m really excited, because even though they’re right down the road, I haven’t been to a game in sometime. My new job made it impossible to cover the team the second half of this season, like I’ve been doing the past two years…so it’s going to be a real treat for me, plus, it’s always fun to go to a game with so many knowledgeable fans in attendance.
bru – we’ll be at that game too…without the hook up
Man, if I’m the Sox, I’m kind of puzzled that I go 8-2 and I’m still 6 out of first.
A rotation featuring a Beckett who seems to have lost his curve, Paul Byrd, Junichi Tazawa, John Lester (the only one who is decent right now), and Clay Bucholtz (innings limit, anyone) doesn’t exactly have me quaking in my boots.
The Sox play TB six times, the LAA of LA/USA/Earth three times, and the Yankees three times. While the White Sox look pretty poor, they actually are great at US Cellular, where the Sox also have to play 4.
Don’t count out those Rays, even without Kazmir.