Game 156: Red Sox at Yankees
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Sep 27, 2009 
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YANKEES (99-56)
Jeter SS
Gardner CF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Cabrera LF
Molina C
Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (13-7, 4.15).
RED SOX (91-63)
Ellsbury CF
Pedroia 2B
Bay LF
Youkilis 1B
Ortiz DH
Lowell 3B
Drew RF
Varitek C
Gonzalez SS
Pitching: RHP Paul Byrd (1-2, 6.04).
TIME/TV: 1:05, ESPN.
STATE OF THE ‘STRIPES: It’s pretty simple. The Yankees need one win in their last seven games to clinch the division title and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Only the Red Sox can catch the Yankees in the division and for the best record in the league.
RIVALRY REVERSAL: After losing the first eight games of the season series, the Yankees have won eight of the last nine games against Boston. The Red Sox lead the season series 9-8. Each team has scored 97 runs.
ON A ROLL: The Yankees have won four straight, 12 of 18, 21 of 30 and 37 of 51.
STAGGERED SOX: Boston has lost four of its last six.
MILESTONE WATCH: Robbie Cano needs one hit for 200. … Johnny Damon is one home run shy of a career-high 25.
BRONX BATTERING: The Yankees have won six straight games at home against Boston. It’s the longest such streak since 2001 when the Yankees won seven straight.
JOHNNY DURABLE: Johnny Damon needs one more game to mark his 14th consecutive season of at least 140 games. Only four players in history have been as durable. Hank Aaron, Brooks Robinson and Pete Rose played at least 140 games for 16 consecutive seasons. Willie Mays did it 15 years.
Cal Ripken Jr., in case you were wondering, did it 16 out of 17 years.
DARN THOSE SOX: Pettitte is 17-9, 3.76 in 33 career starts against Boston.
PROFITABLE: Pettitte need 5.2 innings to reach 190 innings and an additional $750,000 in bonus payments.
STREAKING ON: Victor Martinez has hit safely in 25 consecutive games.
ON THE iPOD RIGHT NOW: Stars and Boulevards by Augustana.
Back later with more.
UPDATE, 10:04 a.m.: Yes, I am aware that it is raining. There are no windows in the press box. But it’s a 1 p.m. start and they’ll stick around as long as it takes to get the game. So if you have tickets, be advised that there will be no BP but they’ll eventually play.
We will, as always, keep you posted.
UPDATE, 12:07 p.m.: Here’s the deal … The gates are open, the tarp is down, it’s drizzling and they plan to play eventually. I wouldn’t be in a rush to get here, but if you have tickets be advised that they’ll wait to play as long as it takes.
Posada is feeling better today but they’re being cautious. Just a regular day off Molina. … Phil Hughes was rocking a new Rey Maualuga No. 58 Bengals jersey today. The Franchise is a big USC fan.
UPDATE, 12:16 p.m.: The tarp is coming off the field. If things hold up, we could have an on-time start or close to it.
UPDATE, 12:46 p.m.: Spoke too soon. Tarp back down now. We will not start on time.
UPDATE, 1:13 p.m.: The Yanks are showing the Giants game during the rain delay.
UPDATE, 1:36 p.m.: Tarp coming off. 2:05 approximate start time.
UPDATE, 2:09 p.m.: We are underway after a delay of 63 minutes. It’s still a little misty.
UPDATE, 2:44 p.m.: Anthony McCarron of the News hates bunting as much as I do. Atta boy, A-Mac.
UPDATE, 2:47 p.m.: Meantime, Paul Byrd’s pitches aren’t registering on the scoreboard radar gun. The gun is either broken or the pitches are too slow.
UPDATE, 2:50 p.m.: What part of “Robbie Cano can’t run” isn’t clear? He is 17 of 38 in his career. That’s 45 percent. That means he should not run.
Byrd started this game praying he could get 15 outs. The Yankees have handed him two of them. Makes no sense.
UPDATE, 2:58 p.m.: Pettitte has so far put nine runners on base in three innings and is closing in on 60 pitches due to a lack of command. Either he has a temporary case of the stinks or his shoulder is bothering him again.
That cutter he was getting so many swings and misses on the last few weeks is missing so far.
UPDATE, 3:03 p.m.: Melky homers to make it 2-1. Good thing Cano ran last inning.
UPDATE, 3:07 p.m.: Jose Molina is 0 for his last 17. Did they send Francisco Cerveli home and I missed it?
UPDATE, 3:27 p.m.: Usain Bolt, the word’s fastest man, is at the game. He’s just lucky Brett Gardner took up baseball and not track.
UPDATE, 3:31 p.m.: Pettitte has retired eight straight. He has his groove back. Yanks trail 2-1 in the fifth.
UPDATE, 3:36 p.m.: Red Sox will appeal at second. Swisher might be out. Looked like he left early.
UPDATE, 3:37 p.m.: Yep, he’s out. Yankees continue to hand cheap outs to Byrd.
UPDATE, 3:38 p.m.: Swisher is very agitated in the dugout. It would not be a shock if he said something to umpire Tim Welke on his way out to right field and got tossed. Swish can be a hothead. This is where a coach needs to calm him down.
Replays showed he left on time. Bad call.
UPDATE, 3:44 p.m.: Swish gets a warm reception from the Bleacher Creatures. They love him.
UPDATE, 3:58 p.m.: Paul Byrd did his job. Saito to face Matsui with runners on first and second and no outs.
UPDATE, 4:07 p.m.: Matsui does it again. What a season he is having. That two-run single gives him 90 RBI and it gives the Yankees a 3-2 lead. Came back from 0-2. A-Rod’s at-bat was the key to the inning.
UPDATE, 4:15 p.m.: I hate to tell you this, I really do. But Brian Bruney is coming in to pitch.
UPDATE, 4:22 p.m.: Bruney gets it done, 1-2-3. Yankees six outs away from a clinch.
UPDATE, 4:30 p.m.: The sun has broken through here at the Stadium.
UPDATE, 4:37 p.m.: Wow, more Bruney. Girardi will not use Hughes three days in a row. That makes sense. This is where they could use Dave Robertson.
But if Bruney can get through this, he’ll improve his odds of making the postseason roster.
UPDATE, 4:40 p.m.: Five up and five down for Bruney and he gets a nice hand from the crowd. Phil Coke to face David Ortiz.
Two things here: Coke has allowed six homers against lefty hitters this season and Ortiz has homered in three of his last four games.
UPDATE, 4:48 p.m.: Tex drops one over the fence in right for his 38th home run, one behind Carlos Pena with six games left to play. Yankees give Mo an insurance run to work with.
UPDATE, 4:56 p.m.: The Yankees hand a 4-2 lead to the Sandman in the ninth inning. Three outs from clinching at home and against their rivals.
Sweeeep! Lets do it Yanks!
getting excited!! heading out to the game at 11:30…can’t wait!!
Andy Pettitte NO -Hitter TODAY !
Pete,
Is it still raining at the ballpark?
Peter,
Does the Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy wear a ‘Roid Sox uniform when he writes his propaganda?
“Let Girardi wear his guys out. The Sox are getting ready for the playoffs. Call it Tito’s rope-a-dope.”
http://www.boston.com/sports/b.....ds/?page=1
This is an embarrassment to journalism.
Stevie – don’t want to click the link — but are there any comments posted to that article?
I linked that article in another thread and thought it was funny since Girardi has been resting his players a lot in September.
Hello from Michigan. Do any fellow expatriates know whether today’s game will be blacked out on MLB.com?
Pete probably already has contract signed and all with the Globe. He won’t bash the red sox. lol
Rishi September 27th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Stevie – don’t want to click the link — but are there any comments posted to that article?
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Yeah, there are currently 49 comments attached. Some are calling him out, but most are trying to rationalize why they’re losing to New York.
Rishi,
there is about 50 or so comments
REA,
where in Michigan?, and the game is on ESPN, so im guessing yes.
Thanks – just wondering if there was any common sense left up there. Realistically, they were not going to catch up for the division, but to try to justify putting mostly your A-team out there and losing like that makes no sense. As does taking at least 2 games off the schedule and not taking games off the magic number to win what you think you will – the Wild Card. I don’t see Texas rolling over out there.
BTW – now Ken Rosenthal thinks the Yankees are set up for a post-season run:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb (it’s the first cover story)
Coach-
Plymouth. Been here less than a year and praying the Tigers hold on so I can use the tickets I bought for the ALDS at Comerica…
Rishi September 27th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Thanks – just wondering if there was any common sense left up there. Realistically, they were not going to catch up for the division, but to try to justify putting mostly your A-team out there and losing like that makes no sense. As does taking at least 2 games off the schedule and not taking games off the magic number to win what you think you will – the Wild Card. I don’t see Texas rolling over out there.
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Let me correct myself, upon further review, the commentators really BASHING Shaughnessy. Peter, may not like what he got himself into. The Globe readers are a pretty rough audience (and I thought we were mean).
Depending on who you you’re ISP is you may be able to watch the game on ESPN 360…
http://espn.go.com/broadband/e.....1&
ahahhahahahahhahahahahhhaha
This is pretty funny. You know how most bloggers thought Torre was too passive. They used to make fun of the green tea, and they would say Torre is sleeping on the job. Well, the Boston fans are the same, they’re calling for Tito’s dismissal, and they refer to him has FranCOMA.
I went to the game with some sox fans yesterday. My friend was arguing that only people who aren’t real yankee fans wear Jeter shirts. I understand that Jeter is popular outside of NY and has an extended fanbase because of who is he, but I thought that comment was absolutely ridiculous. How are you not a real yankee fan if you wear a shirt of a player who has been on our team for 14 years?
I am still baffled by this. ( for the record, I was wearing a Mo shirt, so I did not inspire this rant of hers).
Anyways, I just wanted to vent about the stupidity of sox fans. Now let’s hope Andy will help us get the sweep and the division today!
REA, Im way up on the shores of Lake Superior….been here for 3 years…3 years to long…haha
Snipets from comments to Dan Shaughnessys’ article:
“Go back to being an extra in Lord of the Rings, Frodo. Because your analysis is garbage.”
“but the article was a good attempt at justifying getting owned in the second half by the Yanks.”
“Very few cards left in this deck. Wishful thinking.”
“I think that Dan lives in his own little world where he makes things up on his way to return the ring to Mordor…”
“This Yankees/Red Sox rivalry is getting absurd. Is absurd. Everyone take a breath and repeat after me…It’s only baseball. Not the fate of humankind.”
“well I see bunch of Yankee fans posting as Sox fans on this blog lol + some post 2004 bandwagoners…DS usually hyperventilate, but this article is on the mark…”
“This may be the single most stupidest article I have ever read. I always thought Danny boy was closet-crazy, but this takes the cake.”
The radar has the back end of the rain in the Rahway/Elizabeth area, so there should be no issues with the game.
“Game 157: Red Sox at Yankees”
What happened to Game 156?
“There are no windows in the press box”.
Hmm…That might explain John Sterling’s crazy game calling if we didn’t already know he had a MONITOR to watch, too!
PETE — Enjoy your last couple of days with the mighty pinstripes and press buddies. I’m going to try and enjoy the next couple of days without getting too down about you leaving us…but it’s tough.
Just another example on why the New York beat writers are much better than the Boston beat writers. It always seems to me Pete, Feinsand, Kepner, and Sweeney at WFAN are all pretty much fair and balanced (did I just use the Fox News tag line?). I remember Pete I think it was one game in Boston one or two years ago writing how someone cheered when the Sox got a hit in the press box which is obviously an unwritten rule among the writers.
Go Yanks today end that division.
Pete – exactly what was the rationale behind not having windows in the press box? Some punishment for the fourth estate?
“Let Girardi wear his guys out. The Sox are getting ready for the playoffs. Call it Tito’s rope-a-dope.”
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Hysterical as someone pointed out Joe has been doing a very good job of resting his players all season. They still have 6 games left. You can bet your bottom dollar if the Yankees clinch today, tomorrow will be the C lineup. Everyone will get a rest.
“what was the rationale behind not having windows in the press box?”
After reading the Globe column, I think the no windows may be just on the Boston side of the press box. Apparently Pete has been moved to enemy territory already.
From two posts ago:
“Reality – Only 3 teams have won the World Series as the Wild Card. Because it happened to your team 5 years ago means absolutely nothing in 2009.”
Actually, 4 WC teams have won the WS. In fact, since they adopted this format in ’95, more WS winners have come from the WC than from any other seed. Not that being the WC represents any kind of advantage, but based on empirical evidence, it clearly hasn’t been a detriment, either.
Of course, none of that means anything in terms of this year’s playoffs. The Yankees should be regarded as favorites because they are, objectively speaking, the strongest team in the playoffs and they’ll have HFA throughout. The RS are very much in contention also, since they’re probably the second-best team in the AL. But having to face the Angels on the road to start in no way helps their chances.
Oh no, Stevie — they’re horrible fans. I read their blog postings after they lose — mostly for enjoyment. They are downright vicious.
I don’t want Pete having to deal with them at all, but what can you do? The Globe’s a bigger paper, and Boston is his home.
Yikes.
The Hilarious backlash to Dan Shaughnessys drivel:
“I’ll tell you who does need a rest. All your readers need a rest.”
“There is nothing like the smell of fear in the morning!”
“Okay. So losing has become the new winning.”
“I give the Red Sox credit. They’re a powerful PR machine and now all you media/journalist guys are a part of it.”
“Don’t deny it. You’ve all sold out to “Happy Talk” Red Sox and it’s nothing to be “happy” about.”
“This may be the single most stupidest article I have ever read. I always thought Danny boy was closet-crazy, but this takes the cake.”
“Just remember what A-Roid and fat Sabbathia have for a track record in the playoffs. If the Yankees don’t win the WS this year after robbing Fort Knox to purchase this team, they will be totally humiliated and embarrassed and be seen for the losers and abject failures that they are.”
I just had to shake my head at that article. Because I recall reading posts right here lambasting Girardi for resting his players, multiple players, during the stretch where Boston was seemingly unable to lose.
Girardi has consistently rested his players so that at this time of year, no one is burnt out. Girardi has kept his eye on the prize since Day One. And it’s seemed to work out well so far. He’s able to continue managing his team on a continuum instead of changing things up.
Would that NY writers be so team-friendly. Sigh.
Before the All-Star Break Yanks were 4-13 vs. BOS/DET/LAA. After All-Star Break are 14-2 vs BOS/DET/LAA.
from Yankeeswfan twitter
Ouch, and they say the Globe has amazing writers. What a poorly written article that Dan man wrote. If you’re going to criticize Girardi, at least have the facts somewhat straight. I guess he didnt see the game where Shelley Duncan was the RF and a handful of their starters were out. Girardi isnt messing around with things, but he also isnt going to sit Jeter, Arod, and Tex everyday. Once they clinch, it will give him more luxury in giving these players days off in preparation for the playoffs. Any fool knows this.
Doreen-
“Would the NY writers be so team-friendly. Sigh.”
That’s a BIG criticism of the Boston/ESPN/New England media – they’re in the tank for the Sox (most notoriously, Peter Gammons).
Christina- Great point using the Wednesday game as an example. I mean Joe used Ian Kennedy pitching his first inning in the majors in a 3-2 game in the 8th inning.
Given that Rangers won yesterday, SOX can not win WC and celebrate at YS.
So, I see Girardi using B-lineup today. I think Gardner will be in, Damon will sit. Won’t be surprised if Cervelli catches. Also, due to the rain, field will be a mess in the outfield, so do not want to take chances with Damon.
On the other hand as Dan Shaughnessys says let us see what kind of lineup Boston fields.
lol @ DO(h!)’s article.
We put up our “C” lineup the other day, and still managed to beat the Angel’s “A” lineup. What gives, Dan? I was wondering why there were so many fresh faces for Boston yesterday. What an elaborate coverup to hide the fact that he couldn’t put his “starting” catcher out there to get embarrassed again.
I don’t read too much of the Boston media, but from what I’ve seen of DO, if the Red Sox or Celtics are doing well, then his style is to speak well of their rivals. But when his Sox or Celtics aren’t playing well it’s “resting” or “injuries”. The buzzer or final out doesn’t give a hoot about injuries. Whoever wants it more usually wins.
It’ll be interesting to see what kind of journalism Pete will take to Boston. If he’s fair and balanced will he be seen as a carpetbagger?
Stevie
September 27th, 2009 at 10:23 am
The Hilarious backlash to Dan Shaughnessys drivel:
“I’ll tell you who does need a rest. All your readers need a rest.”
“There is nothing like the smell of fear in the morning!”
“Okay. So losing has become the new winning.”
“I give the Red Sox credit. They’re a powerful PR machine and now all you media/journalist guys are a part of it.”
“Don’t deny it. You’ve all sold out to “Happy Talk” Red Sox and it’s nothing to be “happy” about.”
“This may be the single most stupidest article I have ever read. I always thought Danny boy was closet-crazy, but this takes the cake.”
“Just remember what A-Roid and fat Sabbathia have for a track record in the playoffs. If the Yankees don’t win the WS this year after robbing Fort Knox to purchase this team, they will be totally humiliated and embarrassed and be seen for the losers and abject failures that they are.”
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if boston does not win the ws they can only blame themselves for being cheap
they are 1 or 2 players away from being the best team in baseball & did nothing to better the team
you spend what you make as a business & as a person in life
the yankess make about 400 million in revenue give or take & spend bout 50 percent on payroll.
the rs maybe spend 40 or so percent on payroll.
what do you want the yankees to do spend 70 million on payroll with over 400 million in revenue?
the rs are a powerhouse team but the yankees are on the mountain alone as kings of baseball.
this is not an opinion it is a reality.
if it were the other way around i would regretfully admit it also.
but it isnt.
One reason that they Yankees aren’t giving their players days off is because during the last 20 days of the season (Sept 15th to Oct 4th) the Ynkees have 3 days off built into the schedule. Boston, on the other hand, has to play 20 consecutive days with a day off.
Shaughnessy is not a homer. Remember his constant feuds with Schilling?
The guy’s a good sports columnist, respected around the country, who wrote a column that Yankee fans disagree with. The piece isn’t the crime against humanity you guys are making it out to be.
Reading some of the comments attached to the Shaughnessy article.
The writers may be homers but most of those commenters are an astute bunch and call out the article for what it is.
If that’s Pete’s future audience, he’s got his work cut out for him.
m
I guess he will be nice to the Lakers this year then.
jpb1973
That, I think is a fair point to make. The writer should have used that.
A-Rod’s production this year if he had played 162 games:
R 102
H 166
HR 38
XBH 62
RBI 127
SB 19
BB 108
BA 0.286
OBP 0.404
SLG 0.527
OPS 0.931
OPS+ 143
what was lester doing out there almost getting lost for the playoffs in meaningless game???
Just got tickets to game one of ALDS!!!
Doreen
September 27th, 2009 at 10:50 am
jpb1973
That, I think is a fair point to make. The writer should have used that.
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If he had then he would’nt have a story.
Stephen -
I don’t think anyone’s making it out to be a crime against humanity. Just disagreeing with his take that Girardi is not resting players. Because he has been resting players. Just didn’t do so yesterday.
MaineYankee,
Well, either way if he isn’t? Then they need to pull that chia pet’s writing privileges. As the defending champions (I love saying that), they deserve respect.
Seriously, the Celtics lost some personnel this season? And I saw some article talking about how the season rests on KG’s knee. Why wouldn’t he be healed & ready to go? Boston & Cavs and then everyone else. I think the Magic fall off.
“Won’t be surprised if Cervelli catches.”
the only way cervelli catches is if trisha has photos of girardi eating twinkies
just kidding , why not? it’s a wet field. why have posada running the bases or slipping on the grass on a foul pop up.
Everything about NYY and their fans= good.
Everything about Bos and their fans= bad.
There is no middle ground I guess. Huh.
I guess reading the posts today is what it is like to read a Glenn Beck book.
-dennis
Maine Yankee -
He would have a story, but the antagonist would have been the schedule makers, not the Yankees.
“Let Girardi wear his guys out. The Sox are getting ready for the playoffs. Call it Tito’s rope-a-dope.”
Yeah, the article is Boston drivel, shades of seasons past with Boston showing its inferiority complex.
But IMO, the point we are missing is that this is further proof of a growing problem. There is something very wrong with the wild card. There’s not enough of a penalty for not taking the division.
The Wild Card “winner” should not be in a position to rest anyone, should have to play an extra game or go into the first round with only 24 players or something. It should be hard as hell to win the ALDS if you are the wild card, not roughly the same as being one of the division winners.
Tito’s Rope a dope? Shameful to boast about.
dennis -
Not so. At least not for this Yankees fan.
Many here have spoken about having a grudging respect for the “other” team.
But today, I guess, it’s go for the jugular.
Ha ha Molina in the lineup again. I wonder how many times will he come up with RISP.
Posada is still out.
Poor Jorge, this year he’s been hit face with more balls than Erin Andrews.
Didn’t we go through our stretch of 30 games in 31 days or something? I’m pretty sure that Girardi rested his players in that stretch.
The thing is that the Sox have not actually clinched. I know it’s likely, but you’d like to take care of business first.
But if you want a peek inside Tito’s head, just remember what he did on Friday night. He pulled his players in the 8th. Yes, they were down 4 runs. But to give them 1 inning of rest? It looked bad from my pov.
Doreen.
I was making a light joke to get a laugh from the regulars. I just do not like using smiley faces…
Hope time is going lightly on this Sunday morning.
-dennis
No Damon no Posada no problem. Hope Posada takes as much time as he needs to get that neck better.
murphydog -
Here’s the thing about penalizing he WC winner. Many times the WC winner is a better team and played a better season that the winner of either of the other two divisions. Boston stands a chance of having he 2nd best record in baseball. Why should they (or any other team in the same situation) be penalized? It’s not their fault there is a WC.
dennis -
And I’m a smiley face over-user. Is there a 12-step program??
# Rebecca–Optimist Prime–Montero Fanaticus Primus September 27th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Just got tickets to game one of ALDS!!!
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How digya do that?
dennis,
Agreed with Doreen. That 0-8 start gave us an inferiority complex that’s been tough to shake.
I refuse to click on the link to Shaughnessy’s article – I think his hair curlers are wound too tight? Tito’s rope-a-dope? I think it’s more like Boston-writers-are-dopes.
Nick/PatM.
NFL 5 star.
Over 38 Wsh/Det
PatM. Glad you played my MI over yesterday.
Nick. Sorry about your Cal Bears. Hope you made some decent wagers though…
-dennis
Lineup on the final game of the regular season:
Gardner CF
Hairston 3B
Cano 2B
Duncan RF
Miranda 1B
Hinske DH
Cervelli C
Pena SS
Guzman LF
m
September 27th, 2009 at 10:53 am
MaineYankee,
Well, either way if he isn’t? Then they need to pull that chia pet’s writing privileges. As the defending champions (I love saying that), they deserve respect.
Seriously, the Celtics lost some personnel this season? And I saw some article talking about how the season rests on KG’s knee. Why wouldn’t he be healed & ready to go? Boston & Cavs and then everyone else. I think the Magic fall off.
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You should have learned by now not to trust everything the press writes.
I haven’t gotten a sense either way how KG’s knee is. Kinda being a bit quiet about it.
They lost Powe but not much else. Added some good pieces also. Rasheed and Daniels are good pieces.
Should be an interesting season on both coasts.
Can Kobe and Ron get along?
Mel.
Hope you are well. Was using the word “shake” a dig at Papi? Pats need a win today.
Doreen.
You use smiley faces correctly so there is no rehab needed. It is the folks that say something mean spirited and then throw the smiley face after it…They need the rehab.
-dennis
Why do we need to rest guys now?
If we clinch today, the regulars get 9 days off before the playoffs start and can take a nice vacation.
I doubt you see many regulars from here on out.
Yeah, why would we want to penalize the WC winner, but reward some division winner who took down a crappy division with 85 games. What are we rewarding them for, an accident of geography?
Oh, I forgot about Rasheed. Great pickup.
Good question about Kobe & Ron-ron. I wish he’d stop talking, because he says some of the strangest things.
There may be quite a bit of drama this season. The writers are going to have a field day.
If we don’t advance in the postseason, it will be because of our pitching and/or lack of hitting with RISP.
Not because the players are “tired”. Rest = overrated. Especially in the first round format with all the off-days. Do they even play 2 days in a row?
Doreen, I disagree – maybe the first time I’ve disagreed with you. That is the WC team’s problem – hey, they weren’t good enough to win their division; it doesn’t make any difference that they would have been good enough in another division. The fact is, they play in that division (in this case the Sox play in the East, but I would feel the same way about any other WC team) a nd they weren’t good enough over the long haul. I like Murphy’s suggestions…….
Dennis, not true. I hate the Sox, but I respect them……..I think most of us feel the same way. Today, we are getting on the Boston media, specifically Dan Shaugnessy, for writing an article that debunks any thoughts that the Boston media is objective when it comes to the Red Sox.
The division winner has no advantage over the WC in this best-of-5 format. Boston can concede the division and rest guys with no consequences except one less home game (to a team that they own anyway). Why even push for the division?
They need to change the format, penalize the WC winner, not give them an equal chance to win a series.
Oops, didn’t see the comment that you were joking, Dennis…..sorry, lol.
m
I think Ron is similar to Milton Bradley. Lots of physical talent but not so much mental talent.
Phil may be able to handle him like he did Rodman.
dennis,
Nah. The shake jokes are old. But it must bother you since it tripped your sensor.
Yes, a win would be nice. If only to quiet the “demise” talk. Losing Mayo was huge, but hopefully the defense gets better as they gain more experience.
Welker still out?
m September 27th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Oh, I forgot about Rasheed. Great pickup.
Good question about Kobe & Ron-ron. I wish he’d stop talking, because he says some of the strangest things.
There may be quite a bit of drama this season. The writers are going to have a field day.
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Ron Artest is undependable. He missed the team bus for the game 7 playoff game versus the Lakers. The team was kinda freaking, seeing he was a no-show, then he shows up at the arena, about an hour before the game, wearing only underwear and slippers. Lord knows what how exhausted he was from partying all night, but we do know he only scored 7 points in the entire game.
With the clinching in sight, does anyone really think the regulars want to sit out the game? If they get ahead by a decent amount they may pull out some of the starters, but most would want to celebrate on the field as players in the clinching game.
There is also a fine line with resting players. You don’t want to over do it with giving the players days off, as that messes with their timing. Its why the WC can have some advantage above a team that clinches too soon. They are playing meaningful games and it keeps them in a groove to win.
Girardi has been working to balance out having a winning season with being ready to start the playoffs fresh but ready.
Evening up the series with the Red Sox is probably a goal they have as a team. Just as with having the best record in baseball, winning the division. It’s giving enough motivation to a team that knows they have clinched the playoffs.
Angels blew a 7 run lead to the last-place A’s at home yesterday.
Man are they reeling… Boston is catching them at the right time. No bullpen and very average pitching. They need to slug (and run) their way to victory.
Mel.
Again, there should be a joke button. Just a play on words.
Welker is out I believe.
Betsy. I know. There were some posts above that made some sweeping generalizations about Bos fans. I was making light of them. We are flying to Philly on Tues. Savannah still on?
-dennis
Joe and Cash have hinted at carrying 10 pitchers. I would think that CC, Andy, AJ, Mo, Hughes, and Aceves are guarenteed spots. I would think the other 4 spots would go to Robertson, Coke, Marte, and Joba.
The six bench players: Gardner, Molina, Hairston, Hinske, Pena, Guzman?
Nick SWISHer needs to get back on track….
Doreen:
I hear you. I have a grudging respect for the Sox who have been red hot so it’s not a pinstriped thing. But whether it’s the Yankees or Sox winning the Division doesn’t change my position on the WC.
IMO, the WC issue is a two-sided coin. Yes, the Sox may wind up with the second best record in baseball, and it would be a shame to keep a team that good out of playoff contention, while sending teams with poorer records to the post season “just because” they won their division, albeit with poorer records.
But in their own division the Sox were not as good as the Yankees this year. That’s 162 games plus 19 against each other. It unfairly diminishes the Yankees’ achievement of being able to hold off Boston at the end and taking the division. IMO, it’s precisely because the Yankees held off such a good team in their own division they should be rewarded for that by imposing finality on the next best team. Switch the team names and I still feel the same way.
Not sure the old, pre-WC system wasn’t better. Do they need 4 divisions? Give the best record team a week off while the two other division winners fight out the Division Series? Do they need to penalize the WC more than just giving up home field advantage?
Sox lineup:
Ellsbury 8
Pedroia 4
Bay 7
Youkilis 3
Ortiz 0
Lowell 5
Drew 9
Varitek 2
Gonzalez 6
“The Wild Card “winner” should not be in a position to rest anyone,”
murphydog-
i’ve always thought there should be a one game playoff like the yankees/ red sox in ’78 the day after the season ends between the top two wild card teams.
everyone else starts on normal time.
the ratings would be high as there’s be only two games on tv.
whoever won the one game playoff could still run the table , but the wild card winner would definitely be at a disadvantage.
BFARBS,
Sounds about right. I think, though, they find a way to sneak Gaudin on as insurance for Joba.
So either Damaso or Pena would be left off.
Rishi
September 27th, 2009 at 10:02 am
BTW – now Ken Rosenthal thinks the Yankees are set up for a post-season run:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb (it’s the first cover story)
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I guess national broadcast sports ‘journalists’ specialize in providing stories on consecutive days from every different possible perspective. It’s one way to attract as many listeners/readers as possible as well as being able to claim a high level of expertise. Of course, it all bs, it’s basically being a bookie and taking bets on both sides while laying off everything so you make the vig. Nice job, Ken.
We have our B-lineup.
Still we should win by five games to send them a strong message they are not in the same class as Yanks this year.
5 stolen bases will be good too.
Would like to see A-rod adding to his HR and RBI total so that he can reach 30HR and 100 RBI by the end of the season.
Enjoy the game….
**** five runs***** not five games****
I think that is a fine idea, Randy. I never understood why the WC team doesn’t have a greater disadvantage.
Neyer & James have a CY Young Predictor formula:
http://espn.go.com/mlb/features/cyyoung
Just think, Pete gets to call a hoot like Shaughnessy an actual colleague.
m
If i would have to leave one off, i would probably have to go with Pena. As much as I love what he’s done this year, if Hairston is healthy, they only need one utilityman. Plus, if a team has two tough lefties, Marte and Coke might be needed.
I always thought that each of the post season games should be best of 7. The best of 5 series helps a team get through that doesn’t have the pitching rotation depth, and can aid the WC team.
There needs to be a penalty associated with being the WC winner to make it a little more difficult to move on to the next round.
They need to create another wild card, maybe even 2.
Can you imagine how much more excitement the pennant races would have if, in the AL, you have Minnesota and Texas fighting for that other spot? Even a team like Seattle could get in the mix. Tampa might not have traded Kazmir if they had that opening.
And the NL would be even crazier. SF, Colorado, Florida, Atlanta, Cubs all fighting for 2 spots.
I love the “fat Sabbathia” comment! Do you think Red Sux wouldn’t love to have “fat Sabbathia” firing one hitters?
MurphyDog.
Excellent post. You articulated my thoughts exactly.
Triva: Anyone know the only owner that voted against instituting the WC?
Mel.
I just read that Welker is a game time decision. He is Amy’s favorite player. I really like the way the guy plays the game. So…I guess if Amy ever left me for him I would just have to shake her hand and find out where they were registered for wedding presents…
-dennis
Murph – The WC winner ALWAYS loses home field advantage. There is no re-seed after the first round. I’d suggest that is a significant “penalty” for the WC winner.
Re: Resting players at this point in the season. The Sox are in the midst of playing 20 games in 20 days, are at the end of a 10 game road trip, and arrived in NY at 4:30 Friday morning after a night game in KC. I think that has more to do with Francona’s current player usage than anything else.
However, Paul Byrd is their 6th starter. Obviously, the plan is to give the other starters an extra day, and (apparently), to give the NY regulars a chance to pad their stats. I’m hoping for a rainout.
I was just reading that game post in the previous thread that GF posted after we got swept by the Angels – http://yankees.lhblogs.com/200.....at-angels/
And this is my favorite post from it:
Rolex July 12th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
CC’s value is his above average innings
He is not a stopper. He isin’t a guy who is going to dominate. You can hit him.
He’ll give you 220 quality innings, like Wang. AJ has more potential to be an ace than CC does.
Dennis, yep! LOL I didn’t know this and my father was shocked, but Mrs. Wilkes is only open for lunch. I think this is rather common in the South, but my parents aren’t used to that, lol. We’re really in Savannah only for a couple of days – the day we arrive, the next full day and then most of the next day, when we leave for Charleston. I love Charleston so much that I convinced my parents that we needed to spend more time there. In any case, I’m sure I’m going to fall in love with Savannah and probably never want to leave. The recommendations that you and Amy put together are fantastic and I will tell you all about my trip when I return. Did you go to Philly yet? If so, were you able to try any of the restaurants I suggested? I always like to know if my recommendations panned out……
Sorry … I meant Red Sux FAN …
“Yeah, why would we want to penalize the WC winner, but reward some division winner who took down a crappy division with 85 games. What are we rewarding them for, an accident of geography?”
IMO, the logic is backward. The correct question in my view is “Why are we rewarding a divisions’ second place team with an equal playoff berth?”
If you take the WC logic to the extreme, we should do away with division champs and just let the four best records at the end of the season go to the playoffs. That is what usually happens with the WC, but not necessarily so. Then you are really addressing the issue of teams that win “crappy” divisions. But then you destroy the regional nature of baseball fandom (and the business model of baseball). The WC is far from perfect but maybe it’s the perfect balance of competing ideals. I just think MLB is not properly valuing the division winner’s accomplishment in the division that gives you the WC.
Oh, and I also think the first round series of 5 games is an absolute joke – it gives the inferior team way too much of a chance to oust the superior team. One bad game by the latter and they are behind the eight ball already.
shaughnessy is hated by a lot of boston fans because he really goes after boston teams and players at times.
he’s not your typical homer.
i think he’s just likes to go against the grain because he’s kind of a know it all, but over the years i’ve liked reading his column.
in this case, he just mailed it in without doing his fact checking.
probably had a deadline to make and didn’t feel like working hard.
… or he’s worried about pete coming onto the globe scene and stealing his thunder so he’s kissing up to boston fans instead of ticking them off.
dennis,
Welker has a great back-story, such a runt!
I didn’t realize that he was out last week. They kept panning to the sidelines, but the guy who played in his place did a great Welker impression.
He and Brady have such great rapport, it’s like Welker is his security blanket. After going through his reads, he knows Wes will be open.
“Just think, Pete gets to call a hoot like Shaughnessy an actual colleague”
Let us be realistic not be homers
Shaughnessy is a much more accomplished beat writer and is respected. Peter is not in his class yet, may be one day given he is getting his chance.
Based on one article which is not based on facts, you can not take away from what he is. He went by the lineups yesterday fro his article which was a mistake. As he does not cover Yankees, he probably did not know how frequently Girardi was resting his players
why doesnt cervelli play he better then molina
You could “punish” the WC team by making them win a best-of-seven series.
Best of 5 is good for baseball… it adds suspense. It allows for their to be upsets and gives everyone a level playing field. Everyone always complains about how the Yankees try and buy a championship, but the best of 5 ensures that it involves luck, not just skill.
Without the best of 5, the favorites would most likely always win. There would be less pressure to not win that first game and in a 7 game series, lineups, bullpen etc, can make the difference.
You could “punish” the WC team by making them play a best-of-seven series.
“But in their own division the Sox were not as good as the Yankees this year. That’s 162 games plus 19 against each other. It unfairly diminishes the Yankees’ achievement of being able to hold off Boston at the end and taking the division. IMO, it’s precisely because the Yankees held off such a good team in their own division they should be rewarded for that by imposing finality on the next best team. Switch the team names and I still feel the same way.”
murphydog,
When you put it that way, it makes sense.
For those who think that if the WC team has the 2nd best record is being penalized, actually the WC is a reward. Without the WC they would just go home instead of at least having a chance by being in the playoffs.
And as history proves if you get in you have a chance.
Brian (Red Sox Fan)
“Murph – The WC winner ALWAYS loses home field advantage. There is no re-seed after the first round. I’d suggest that is a significant “penalty” for the WC winner.”
It’s a penalty for sure. Boston’s away v. home record suggests as much. But as pretty much every pundit will tell you, the post season is a crap shoot compared to the regular season. So, IMO, factors that reflect regular season issues are probably not enough of a handicap to give full value to the accomplishment of winning a division with a WC contender breathing down your neck all year. Or maybe I’m just being crabby
Francessa addressed the ALDS format and said there is no way baseball would make it 7 because the season is long enough as it is. They won’t shorten the regular season, and they won’t start it earlier. As it is, we’re playing November baseball. There just isn’t time for potentially 3 more games (which results in 4 or 5 more days depending on the off-day format).
elauerm1
September 27th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Sox lineup:
Ellsbury 8
Pedroia 4
Bay 7
Youkilis 3
Ortiz 0
Lowell 5
Drew 9
Varitek 2
Gonzalez 6
So for the 2nd time in 3 games Boston is putting out what they once considered it’s best linep. Yesterday they rested Bay & Drew. It doesnt matter who they play in their revolving door shortstop position.
Media spin aside,the Red Sox have played their best lineup 90% of this series. They were anxious to celebrate losing the Division and winning the Wild Card in front of the Yankees and in our house. David Ortiz said “That’s the way we roll.” Well Davey, take your roid arse home and roll it there, if at all.
JC in DC.
I can only speak for myself but yes, I would very much like to have CC. He earned my fanship as a player last year for what he did for the Brewers in a contract AGAINST his agent’s wishes. You could probably count on one hand the number of MLB players that would do that. I also respect how much he does in the community. If someone can not like a player like that than they are not a true baseball fan IMO.
-dennis
“Francessa addressed the ALDS format and said there is no way baseball would make it 7 because the season is long enough as it is. They won’t shorten the regular season, and they won’t start it earlier. As it is, we’re playing November baseball. There just isn’t time for potentially 3 more games (which results in 4 or 5 more days depending on the off-day format).”
They could start the sesson three days early in warm weather cities or domes. Can cut spring training by three days.
It all comes down to Union and Owners agreeing on how to share the additional revenue pie.
“in a contract year”..
-dennis
Girardi and Francona both understand if you are going to rest players you do it on the road so your home fans get to see most of the guys they thought they would when they bought the ticket.
Shaughnessy should know better than to write an article like that.
Lets get it over with! Today’s the day then spend next week getting ready for either Detroit or Minn.
@ dennis
I agree with you 100 percent. Bob Klapisch has a great article on CC today.
dennis-Costanza
One of the reasons you are welcome here is because even though you are a RS fan you are also a fan of baseball.
I have good discusion with some RS fans here for the same reason.
Not the ones that think that the louder they talk the more right they are.
“The buzzer or final out doesn’t give a hoot about injuries. Whoever wants it more usually wins.”
Is this true of the 2008 Yankees?
Did Shaugny see the lineup we put out there on Wednesday against the Angels?
With no A-Rod, Swisher, Damon, or Jorge?
Murph – Thanks for your response. We can agree that the home field issue is indeed a penalty for the wild card, but disagree on whether the disdvantage is sufficient.
With the discrepancy for most teams (not just the Sox)in home/away records, I think that the penalty is sufficient.
A frame of reference is last year’s NFL playoffs, where Indy had to go to 8-8 San Diego, and 9-7 Arizona got to host the NFC title game. Not sure that those matchups make me comfortable with the primacy of divisional winners ….
Shaughnessy is a moron he doesn’t know what he is talking about. Girardi been resting players for the last month. I mean against the angels he used Ian Kennedy in the 8th inning in a 1 run game.
brian (red sox fan)-
reading the tea leaves,it seems as if the yankees are going to take the series that uses three starters . that means the red sox are going to get the one that uses 4 starters by default.
with buchholz rolling and matsuzaka looking like he’s back , that has to make you feel a little better in the angel series.
I think personally the Sox will not get by the LAA this year. It is a different year. Much has been made on this site mainly by Sox fans and others that the Sox have owned LA in the postseason. True but this year LA has Kazmir who has beaten the Sox soundly and I expect him to get two starts. Second Boston catching is horrible regardless of who is out there, I expect the LA track meet to be in full gear. Third at least right now Josh Beckett is not the dominant pitcher he HAS been. True he maybe but he hasn’t proven that. Lastly the Sox no longer have that Manny/Ortiz one two punch.
Here is the link to Bob Klapisch article.
Great read…
http://www.northjersey.com/spo...../baseball/
“We can agree that the home field issue is indeed a penalty for the wild card, but disagree on whether the disdvantage is sufficient.”
It’s the same “penalty” that Division Winner B has when facing Division Winner A, when A has a superior record.
The Red Sox will be no more penalized facing the Angels than the Tigers/Twins will be facing the Yankees. That is, the wild card winner is penalized no more than a division winner.
I don’t buy the 5 game series being that much of a disadvantage.
In 2007, we lost the first 2 on the road. We should have won the Joba-bug game, but that is besides the point.
We came home and won game 3 and we were facing the awful Paul Byrd in game 4. If we had taken care of Byrd, we go back to Cleveland with all the momentum and Andy on the mound vs. CC who was shaky in game 1.
Ultimately, Wang lasted 1 inning and the offense took the night off. But you can’t lose game 4 at home to Paul Byrd.
Nick.
I gave my NFL 5 star pick above.
What is your favorite play of the day?
-dennis
I have a quesiton.
If you DFA someone like Wang, can you sign him to a minor league contract any time after that or have to wait until 1st May like in the old days?
Man, I can’t stand the fact that there is no Yankees talk on WFAN today. All football, all the time.
Let’s make the magic number Al Oliver today!
Maine-
Thanks. Cold rainy day here. Good day to watch football/BOS-NNY with a fire going..
-dennis
dennis, I’m not going to lie to you, yesterday hurt in more ways than one. I thought I was striking a blow for both world peace and AL East solidarity with a Cal/BC parlay but Oregon crapped all over my dreams. I had a nice little late run with Iowa, Purdue, and Houston, however.
Since Houston was good to me last night, I’m staying there today, Texans -4.
“Not the ones that think that the louder they talk the more right they are.”
maine yankee-
you have to factor in all those chain saws and logging heavy equipment up there in the part of maine where you live makes everyone deaf.
when i go to a family reunion up there everyone is yelling because almost everyone is deaf.
of course the red sox cousins are a little louder than the yankee cousins who are also better looking and smarter.
Wish Moose would have played another year. He would have been great with this team
randy
I was around farm equipment all my life and I hear just fine.
Sounds like selective hearing.
Pov
September 27th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Wish Moose would have played another year. He would have been great with this team
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Not sure he’d like the pie thing.
“They’re not showing all their cards
By Dan Shaughnessy
NEW YORK – One team is going all out to win every day.
The other team is the Red Sox – asking you to stand back and look at the big picture.”
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Does Dan Shaughnessy read this blog? Because Girardi has been accused of NOT going all out to win each day with his occasional “AAA lineups” while he’s resting guys, than anyone!
He can’t seriously believe what he’s writing here, lol. Talk about putting a spin on things.
Pov- Would have been nice to see Moose here.
However, would be ironic if they do win it all this year considering he came here in 2001, a year after winning it all.
Nick,
I said that in the context of the columnist and the two teams he writes about. When things are hunky-dory for his team, he’s very quick to give credit. But when the other teams outplay the Boston teams, there’s no credit given just excuses.
Again, that’s from limited exposure of seeing his columns in my local paper or online.
As for the ’08 Yankees? They sleptwalk through parts of the season. It was difficult to watch their “effort” at times. It appeared sometimes that they were waiting for their usual second-half surge. They weren’t that far off, even with the major injuries to Posada, Wang, Joba, and Hideki. So, I think they could’ve made the playoffs if they had minimized their lulls more.
Nick.
BC was very lucky to win that game but I will take it.
I am all over the Houston pick. Let me know if you take the 5star Wash/Det.
-dennis
Yuck all this talk about this decades failures will make you sick. Who wants to remember Mo throwing the ball into CF against the Diamonbacks, the walk and SB in 2004 against Boston in game 4. Joba bugging out the game in 2006. Kenny Rogers rising from the dead. Wang forgetting how to pitch, Soriano and AROD forgetting how to bat, Flash Gordon giving us the worng kind of flash.
Man I just want to move on, hopefully the combination of some new players, new manager,and a different year will get us over this hump.
Randy – I’m not brimming with confidence, but the Sox starting pitching has come together about as well as I could have hoped (though I’m still stunned at Lester’s fiasco).
Matsuzaka actually pitched better than the numbers yesterday. Infield hits, bloopers, bleeders and a 330 foot off-field HR. Not much was hit hard.
Unfortunately, CC was unhittable. I may have to send him some videos of his previous playoff appearances to get him in the proper frame of mind. All is fair in love and baseball.
Pete has said a couple times that Phil’s a huge USC fan.
Did Phil commit to a school pre-draft? And if so, was it USC?
” Johnny Damon needs one more game to mark his 14th consecutive season of at least 140 games. Only four players in history have been as durable. Hank Aaron, Brooks Robinson and Pete Rose played at least 140 games for 16 consecutive seasons. Willie Mays did it 15 years.”
this makes me rethink my position that the yankees should reluctantly let damon walk at the end of the year.
no ,he can’t throw and his catching the ball ability has declined, but this durability shows a real toughness that can’t be faked . i’m leaning towards rolling the dice one more time with him if it can be worked out.
damon’s not just a good player. he’s a winning player. this has to be a good influence on young players in the clubhouse and on the field.
“Yuck all this talk about this decades failures will make you sick. Who wants to remember Mo throwing the ball into CF against the Diamonbacks, the walk and SB in 2004 against Boston in game 4. Joba bugging out the game in 2006. Kenny Rogers rising from the dead. Wang forgetting how to pitch, Soriano and AROD forgetting how to bat, Flash Gordon giving us the worng kind of flash.
Man I just want to move on, hopefully the combination of some new players, new manager,and a different year will get us over this hump.”
Inspite of all that, if we win it all this year, we will still be the team of the decade with 2 WS, 9 playoff appearnaces and 5 league championship appearances. Boston can not match that.
Again if we win it all,…. not easy.
Brian
Unfortunately, CC was unhittable. I may have to send him some videos of his previous playoff appearances to get him in the proper frame of mind. All is fair in love and baseball.
Brian, you got it wrong it was fortunatley not Unfortunately LoL
dennis: I am taking your 5-star pick, although the number is 38.5 at my book. dennis moves markets?? I will even parlay your pick with mine, and perhaps tease them a bit too.
I also like the Yankees/NY Giants parlay.
m: I don’t know about the painful effort you saw, perhaps you’re right about that. Shame on 2008 Girardi, then. But too much Rasner/Ponson throwing to Molina is hard to overcome.
m September 27th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Pete has said a couple times that Phil’s a huge USC fan.
Did Phil commit to a school pre-draft? And if so, was it USC?
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Phil had committed to play at Santa Clara, Ca.
But phil’s a USC fan cause he’s from Orange county.
BBfan
Again if we win it all,…. not easy.
If they play the way they have in recent post season I would agree. Beyond the pitching it’s spots 1-5 in the BO, especially ARod who has to make them not pitch around Tex and Posada and Matsui not letting them ptich around ARod.
Nice rope-a-dope line-up for the Sox today.
Stevie,
Thanks for that.
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“Rope-a-dope”? That’s a pretty corny phrase for a writer of DO’s caliber.
Oops. Is it Shaugnessy or O’shaugnessy? It’s Shaugnessy right?
I guess I’m the dope.
Smart move on Girardi’s part to keep Damon off the wet field today and not having Posada catching with a stiff neck and raindrops falling on him.
Nick.
Darn 38.5. I took it about 45 mins ago at 38 and pounded it. It will not matter(38.5). Hopefully a non stress cover like the Michigan Over yesterday…
-dennis
if gardner gets on base enough times he may break the all time record for stolen bases in one game.
RandyI
I agree. Is Varitek’s Dad playing behind the dish again?
-dennis
Varitek is catching, its the rope-a-dope lineup
“Based on one article which is not based on facts, you can not take away from what he is. He went by the lineups yesterday fro his article which was a mistake. As he does not cover Yankees, he probably did not know how frequently Girardi was resting his players”
I disagree. “Know thine enemy” would have stood him in good stead when writing this article, might have made him look less of an idiot.
They should hold off pitching Pettitte today and have him switch places with Guadin.. there’s no reason to risk injury. Or even throw Mitre out there.
And Shaughnessy is a columnist, as far as I know – and not a beat writer. This was almost Lupica-like.
randy l.
September 27th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
if gardner gets on base enough times he may break the all time record for stolen bases in one game.
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I’m hoping for a payback steal of home.
# Christina- Pictures of the Girardi and A-Rod ejection + Leiter’s Sock September 27th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Pov- Would have been nice to see Moose here.
However, would be ironic if they do win it all this year considering he came here in 2001, a year after winning it all.
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Is Moose a real Yankee?
I wonder if he goes into the HOF as a Yankee or an Oriole.
Boston has there A-Lineup today.
Yes, martinez is out, but just caught 3 of the last 4 games.
“Is Moose a real Yankee?
I wonder if he goes into the HOF as a Yankee or an Oriole.”
Of course he is.
He’s accomplished more as a Yank than an O so If he were to get in, I think it would have to be as a Yankee.
Let’s go G-Men. Do some damage to those Buck-In-Ears before leaving Tampa.
Stevie September 27th, 2009 at 9:49 am
“Peter,
Does the Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy wear a ‘Roid Sox uniform when he writes his propaganda?
“Let Girardi wear his guys out. The Sox are getting ready for the playoffs. Call it Tito’s rope-a-dope.”
http://www.boston.com/sports/b…..ds/?page=1
This is an embarrassment to journalism.”
Completely agree. However, after reading the comments here and at the end of his article, I am impressed that fans on both sides are more knowledgeable and objective than the journalist. For example, one Red Sox fan pointed out how the Yankees had an off day before this series, rested four regulars in the rubber game in Anaheim, and pulled Sabathia with less than 100 pitches yesterday. All of these are pertinent facts the professional was either unaware of, or consciously neglected to mention in order to promote his biased and inaccurate opinion.
“I wonder if he goes into the HOF as a Yankee or an Oriole.”
loved moose’s last year and glad he finished strong, but he kept himself out of the hall of fame by refusing to pitch up and in for about 6 years.
his last year, he went in a lot more because he was given an ultimatum to do it or be in the bullpen.
i figure he lost about 20 total wins with his stubbornness .
to not pitch up and in and still win as many as he did shows the talent he had.
very few pitchers could do that and win the number of games he won.
i always thought it strange that yankee players didn’t get on him for it.
even religious mo goes after hitters up and in and doesn’t blink when he drills them .
The real problem with baseball’s postseason is that they’ve made it harder and harder for the best RS team to emerge as the WS winner. In the old days, the team with the best record was automatically in the WS, so they had a 50% chance of winning the WS, and 100% chance of winning at least the pennant. With division play, those odds were reduced to 25% for the WS; and currently, with 8 teams in the postseason, their chances are down to 12.5% to win it all.
over or under, 5 steals for the game.
i say over. my guess is the yankees want the red sox to leave the bronx with a lot to think about.
i bet theo’s thinking about sending the farm to the twins for mauer.
Brian – Boston fan -
For once in your
Brian (Red Sox Fan)
September 27th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Randy – I’m not brimming with confidence, but the Sox starting pitching has come together about as well as I could have hoped (though I’m still stunned at Lester’s fiasco).
Matsuzaka actually pitched better than the numbers yesterday. Infield hits, bloopers, bleeders and a 330 foot off-field HR. Not much was hit hard.
Unfortunately, CC was unhittable. I may have to send him some videos of his previous playoff appearances to get him in the proper frame of mind. All is fair in love and baseball.
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For once in your life hold down the delusionalism and see if a Boston board will swallow your gibberish.
i just thought of the ultimate humiliation for varitek.
gardner should get on , steal second, and then “steal” first on the next pitch.
then on the next pitch steal second again.
then go into a continuos loop of stealing first and second until varitek snaps and chases gardner all over the field with his mask on until he drops from exhaustion.
ok, no more coffee for me
Joe Morgan heaping praise on Alex.
randy, there was a time when a player could steal first from second. That lead to a rule change.
I really can’t imagine why you would look to go back to first, but that scenario would be pretty funny to see.
hey look its the oilers vs. the titans!
randy l.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
i just thought of the ultimate humiliation for varitek.
gardner should get on , steal second, and then “steal” first on the next pitch.
then on the next pitch steal second again.
then go into a continuos loop of stealing first and second until varitek snaps and chases gardner all over the field with his mask on until he drops from exhaustion.
ok, no more coffee for me
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Time to wake up it’s just a dream.
Why isn’t Ortiz being questioned at all on the huge turn around of his hitting home runs after not being able to hit the ball beyond the warning track on any field?
“the Jewish people”
Jeter..
Got another lead-off hit! What’s the all-time record per season?
Back on September 14th (4:46 pm) I suggested that Jeter needed a few more accomplishments for the season to enhance his shot at the MVP (which is probably still a long-shot vs Mauer). Let’s see how he is doing (with 7 games to go):
– 200 hits- “check”… 205 and counting
– 20 HRs- 3 more still needed… pretty unlikely at this point.
– 70 RBIs- 5 more still needed… still quite possible, but I’m not expecting it (remember this would give the Yankees 8 players with 70 or more; Note that Melky needs 4 more to reach 70) Too bad he didn’t get that hit (or Grand Slam) in the 8th inning with the bases loaded yesterday (note that of his 5 PA’s yesterday, that was the only time he didn’t get on base.. grrr!)
– 120 Runs- 14 more needed… quite a bit of a stretch, maybe he should just shoot for 110 runs- that’s do-able
– 30 SBs- “check”… he’s had 7 SB’s in September; Who would have figured his legs would still be so fresh this late in the season?
One regret. I didn’t tape the dumb predictions of Steve Phillips back in late March.
It would have provided a winter’s worth of laughs.
randy, sure it’s just coffee? kidding.
gammons just said that vmart will be the catcher for the rest of the season and in the playoffs
I wonder if Gammons will cry on the air when the Red Sox get knocked out in the first round of playoffs?
You caught that too, Nick.
great run by mark sanchez. horray for rain delays!
Pete listening to Augustana on his iPod? Their biggest hit song is called “Boston”…typical Red Sox apologist… just kidding…haha… we’ll miss you Pete!
the titans are bringing the mcnasty against the oilers today.
It Is High gives Pete some advice:
http://johnsterling.blogspot.c.....drink.html
Big Daddy Jacobs broke in from the redzone finally!
There is this wierd atmosphere in East Rutherford, it’s almost like a college football atmosphere.
LETS GET IT DONE BOYS! This win would be:
Our 100th win
The Division clincher
The best record clincher
A season split after starting 0-8
I don’t see how a regular season game could possibly mean more….and at the same time be basically meaningless.
Sanchez is boo booin on the Titans thus far
The only good thing about this rain delay is I get to see Sanchez and the J-E-T-S start out strong. 14-0.
Don’t count those Titans out. They aren’t slouches.
Vick putting down the road dog?
“there was a time when a player could steal first from second. That lead to a rule change.”
damn, stealing first from second base could have come in handy when cano comes up with a runner on second base.
“They should hold off pitching Pettitte today and have him switch places with Guadin.. there’s no reason to risk injury. Or even throw Mitre out there.”
Understand the concern, but as a long time AP fan, I think it is perfect karma that Andy could win the Yankee’s 100th game in the NYS and have that game be the one that clinches.
Terrel Thomas with the INT.
Terrel “he ain’t FUGAZY” Thomas
Giants game? Why not the Jets game?
For those of you who don’t live in or around Boston, this is why no one reads the piece of trash called the Boston Globe and why its in its death throws. They’re so biased about everything no one wants to listen to their babble. Its great when the Yankees beat the Sox though, cuz they’re all confused and grasp at straws…
“sure it’s just coffee?”
kd-
now that you mention it, it could be flashbacks from all that second hand smoke that smelled funny back in the 60″s
Man Steve Smith is a great route runner.
jennifer: because first class Yankees fans are also Giants fans.
Nick.
This will be a stressful O/U. Wash went for it on 4th and goal and got stuffed. That hurts on both sides. No score and field position. Oh Mama…
-dennis
Jail bird broke loose!
Hey all! Just checking in. I am going to take this rain-delay opportunity to do a few errands. But I will post today’s Prediction list because I just know that by the end of the day, it is going to change. Wowee that the Yanks will clinch today. (I feel it in me bones.) Also, when I think about it tears already start to well up so I decided not to think about it. I’ll save them for the actual moment.
Too bad we didn’t have a contest for the day the Yanks would clinch the division. I don’t think we did. If there weren’t so many people who guessed 100 wins – which today’s win will be – I would declare all of those people winners in their own rite and send all of them salt water taffy. But I would go broke I think. So I will stick to the original deal. Salt water taffy for whoever ends up having guessed the total number of wins for the season. Sorry if you don’t like salt water taffy.
Later y’all!
GO RANGERS!!!!!
2009 YANKEE WINS PREDICTION CHART
Created on April 6, 2009
poster # of games
TOMPASS 124
S.O.S. 118
ROB THOMPSON 110
*RAYVT 107
#2 FOR PREZ 106
*ANGEL 105
PEL 105
BACKBENCH 105
*TOM B 104
DR. COX 104
TRISHA 103
VSPOT 103
KEVIN IN CT 102
NICK IN SF 102
YANKEESJTJ 102
GLOBAL WARMING 102
MG 102
THE PREDIKTER 101
*L-tothe2ND 101
LORI 100
MEL 100
TEX’S NEW BF 100
PATRICK 100
*ERICA 100
BARDOS 99
VIN 99
JENNIFER 99
ED 99
*NYY626 99
DT 99
*STEVE-B 99
LAURA 98
PETE ABE 98
RISHI 98
RUSSW210 98
CLAYB 98
DOREEN 98
RB15 98
TOM IN NJ 97
FRAN 97
S.A. 97
HOKIEHILL 97
UNCLE ELLSWORTH 97
#2 FOR PREZ 96
GAYLE 96
PAT 96
WESTERNER99 96
PSYLUCK 96
STEVEB 96
MICHAEL KAY 96
JOHN IN OHIO 95
MARK 95
B-DAVE 94
*WAIT TIL THEY COME 94
*haiku-man 62
* added 7/29 or later
Those Jet uniforms are fuggly.
UPDATE, 1:36 p.m.: Tarp coming off. 2:05 approximate start time.
Will Girardi continue the tradition of letting one of the players manage the last regular season game?
who said “the Jewish people”?
I know, I swear those should be thrown back.
Saw that, dennis. We don’t need goal-line stands and long, empty drives. Nice job by Detroit going 99 yards for the TD, though. Not worried — yet.
Steve Smith again.
TOUCHDOWN! G-men up 14 love.
Jets and Giants both up 14-0. Nice.
Any word on tarp removal time?
You’re still using the old Red Sox logo It was tweaked this past offseason. That is all.
damn sudden down pour in Tampa.
Note to Ahmad Bradshaw: If you’re not going to field the punt, get far, far away from it.
Betsy September 27th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
who said “the Jewish people”?
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Karl “the idiot” Ravech
ESPN’s Karl Ravech, Betsy.
yeah, Betsy, I’d like to know that also.
In regards to what???
-Selig’s gift to small market teams,is the wildcard,luxury tax,and revenue sharing.
-This playoff system was set up to favor the small markets.The players,and players union will never go for a salary cap,so he’s infused this playoff scheme
as another stumbling block for big market teams TO HURDLE.
-So the WS has a taint.It’s no longer won by the best in both lagues,it’s the best playing At That Time. Even if you had a losing regular season,A Team Can Back Into Postseason,and Win.
-If the best in the AL Yankees,and the Best in the NL Dodgers(the original rivals)play,it wiould be a REAL WS WIN,and Selig’s Scheme didn’t work this year. imo
-Trish
I never predicted here or anywhere how many games the Yankees would win.I certainly would say more than 62 games,unless I reading your chart wrong. I never make predictions.
I do of course root for the Yankees always.
-haiku-man
Now ESPN is saying the Yankees are the favorites. But didn’t they say that the Red Sox were the favorites last week ?
Lets go Yankees!!! Sweeeep!
Jesus clink boy is killing them out there.
AJ Burnett with a fresh fade lol
Jeremy
When a ship is gong down,one rule of survival.Follow the rats!! They know the Yankees are back,so they are jumping ship,to stay credible.
I like how Derek says “let’s go let’s go”. what a captin!! lets hope the Yanks bomb Byrd, and Andy have a nice 1-2-3 inning.
“Now ESPN is saying the Yankees are the favorites. But didn’t they say that the Red Sox were the favorites last week ?”
New York is only the favorite till sundown. Then it’s Yom Kippur and Boston becomes the favorite.
To the surprise of nobody ……..
Karl Ravech (born January 19, 1965), was born and raised in Needham, Massachusetts.
I would love to see Brett Gardner play center in the playoffs. Melky is good too, but I prefer Gardner.
Morgan has a man crush on Cano
Joe Morgan doing his HW again with we all obviously know Beckett is starting game 1
What a bunch of morons we have to listen to when watching a game on nESPeeN.
“To the surprise of nobody ……..
Karl Ravech (born January 19, 1965), was born and raised in Needham, Massachusetts.”
…and is also probably not Jewish judging by that gaffe.
I’m not Jewish and I cringed when he said that. An Imus like cringe.
Byrd has a pay back coming today.
2007 Byrd(6-4 CC, Fausto Carmona pitched and beat the Yankees in the ALDS.
Byrd won game 3,giving the Indians a 3-1 series win.
Go Yankees SMACK HIM HARD!!
Careful what you say here everyone! I got banned from posting the other day just because I disagreed with Peter.
I didn’t curse or say anything outrageous, I just pointed out a mistake he made.
Yep, I got banned. See how well it’s working?
Tynes shanks a gimme.
Andy doesn’t want us to clinch
Ortiz is using something. Ortiz wearing a lot of armor on his arm now. I guess that is advice from Bond’s, along with drugs of choice.
might be a short day for Andy.
Come on Andy. Anything to shut up these morons.
Wow, Andy did miss by way much in that last pitch.
Come on, not another 2 out meltdown to this team.
That’s enough. On goes the mute button.
he’s definitely going to give up a long ball today.
OMG his voice is like nails across a chalk board.
Sox lovefest on ESPN
Andy looks bad today. I honestly didn’t expect to sweet them, so I’m not all that upset about it. Would’ve been nice to even the season series, and win 100, and clinch against them, but really, the weather is damp, and Andy is old. Not a good combination, and it’s showing, because wow, does he look bad. The ball is clearly not going where he wants it to.
lol
not good. Lowell revenging for Lester?
Arod has to make that play.
WOW. This is ridiculous
What the heck is it with balls going up the middle and hitting pitchers?
Why does this always have to happen? Come on, can’t we play an injury-free game, for both teams?
Alex still had a shot at first.
All these comments from the first inning?
RS September 27th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Arod has to make that play.
Andy has to not load the bases.
Bear down Andy.
jenn,
A-Rod kind of bobbled, so he didnt want to take a chance causing an error.
AROD had to make that play for the sake of Andy!
I love the concept of looking where somebody was born and deciding they must therefore root for a certain team. Never mind that could have moved when they were 2, their father could have been a fan of a different team, they could have watched every Braves game on TBS or whatever else.
Guess who was born in New York City? Theo Epstein. Guess who’s father was a Red Sox fan until his son got drafted? Phil Hughes. Guess who once owned a piece of the Yankees? John Henry. You can go on all day with this.
I would expect more intelligent conversation on this blog. People don’t control where they are born. Last I checked, they don’t assign you a team in the maternity ward.
Somebody please fill me in on what exactly Ravech said!!!
Gawd, I hate ESPN.
Could John Miller, Morgan, and Phillips be any more pro-Boston?
I guess that could have been worse. Lowell and Drew both hit the ball hard but only 1 run scored.
“Alex still had a shot at first.”
wet grounds and a suprisingly hard running Lowell there, it’s better he didn’t throw it, he had no grip on that.
Oh No!!!!!! We are down 1-0 to paul Byrd…………LMAO
Donnie – Will Meet The Entire State of California Under the O’Neill Banner
September 27th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Andy looks bad today. I honestly didn’t expect to sweet them, so I’m not all that upset about it. Would’ve been nice to even the season series, and win 100, and clinch against them, but really, the weather is damp, and Andy is old. Not a good combination, and it’s showing, because wow, does he look bad. The ball is clearly not going where he wants it to.
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wow. Overreact much? They are down 1-0 in the first inning facing the all-mighty Paul Byrd. I may as well just turn off the TV because they have no chance now.
Im glad we walked out of that inning allowing only one run and Andy seemingly fine. Most important than a win is to keep everybody healthy.
At least he got out of it with only 1 run. But he should be on a shorter leash if he continues to struggle. Terrible field conditions, and he just got hit hard.
John Henry once owned the Yanks? that’s shocking. i just learned something new.
26 pitches,no good.
Just to be clear, my “wow this is ridiculous” comment above had to do with the fact that another pitcher got hit in this series. I wasn’t complaining about the game in the 1st inning….
Peter
My son’s first outfit outside the hospital was Yankee pinstripes. I’m sure that means he’ll grow up to be a Met fan!
does anyone found it funny that Byrd has more walks than strikeouts?
I am running at a 100 mph, have the jets on my big screen and the Yankees on small. trying to pay attention to 12 things at once. LOL Half time is almost here, so it will make it easier.
Time to score plenty of runs against terrible Byrd.
To those of you that were here the other day when I was talking about batting Robbie 2nd in the order….Today would’ve been a perfect day to toy with that lineup instead of batting Gardner 2nd.
oh hey looks who’s on base again!
jeter gets a hit on that pitch every time
I hope Gardner gets on base today. Him against Tek should be funny.
Amazingly enough the yankees have 27 outs to get 2 runs. Boy that is going to be mighty difficult.
I don’t like Gardner bunting unless it was to 3B.
Not that bright by Gardner. Youk was waiting for the bunt and it was a 2-0 count.
Why bunt????? If anything, steal 2nd, then bunt
Peter September 27th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I would expect more intelligent conversation on this blog.
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Wait until next week, the dirtdogs that populate the Globe boards are way more vicious and unreasonable than our crew. You better buy alot of pickle juice, cuz you will need a tougher skin.
Andy needs to re-establish his control.
Spike lee is in the building
Why do they keep saying it was 2 and 0 to Gardner? It was 2 and 1 and he wasn’t bunting on the 3rd pitch
count was 2-1
Slow, sloppy track is why you bunt there.
Even at 2-1 it didn’t make sense. He is batting 2nd not at the bottom of the order. He gave him an easy out.
wow. Overreact much? They are down 1-0 in the first inning facing the all-mighty Paul Byrd. I may as well just turn off the TV because they have no chance now.
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Never said that. I said I never expected to sweep, so Andy looking bad isn’t getting me all worked up, and if he keeps up, and we DO lose, yes, it WOULD’VE been nice to do all those things. It’s going to be a slugfest today, with Byrd on the mound, and Andy probably feeling the effects of warming up early, sitting in the damp for an hour, and then having to pitch in it.
All I’m saying is that we have more important things to worry about than this game, if we end up getting beaten, it’s not the end of the world.
Now come on Peter, some people have decided you were and are a Red Sox fan based on where you went to college and where your family lives. Surely going back to the maternity ward for someone else isn’t that much of a stretch?
Nice slider. A-Rod shouldn’t chase it tho
RISP Stranded Counter: 1
I know he is so important to the Yankees success bit I find it difficult to watch Arod play. Last night’s strikeout interference , today’s bobble at 3rd and that fake bunt. He is not just not fun to watch.
We’re really going to have to earn this over, dennis. The Redskins’ offense looks awful but their punting game looks great.
what the hell is Gardner doing bunting against Paul Byrd in the first inning?
The only thing I can think is maybe Joe is trying to see if Gardner can beat out a bunt on a consistent basis???
God you guys whine about everything, shut up.
WTH AL?
Back to Giants Football, be back later.
Right after the sac bunt, espn gamecast had the chance of the Yankees winning at 50% even though we were down 1-0. The point is even the computer thought it was a good play.
That looked bad, A-Rod.
I have NO problem bunting a runner to third, but I absolutely DESPISE bunting a runner to second base. To me, that’s only a move that should be saved for the NL with a pitcher at the plate.
Donnie is right. We have more important things to worry about. This start is about getting Andy ready for October, and the rest of the starters.
how was that not a strike?
I don’t really like the idea of bunting in the 1st inning against Paul Byrd. It’s not like he’s Bob Gibson.
That said, we’ve done that a lot this year and we’re going to win 100 games so it’s pretty tough to argue.
“I know he is so important to the Yankees success bit I find it difficult to watch Arod play. Last night’s strikeout interference , today’s bobble at 3rd and that fake bunt. He is not just not fun to watch.”
You are joking, right? You didn’t enjoy that mammoth HR off of Lester on Friday? If you say no, you’re a liar.
Does Tek know how to get to 1st base? Take Andy out he allowed a hit to captain terrible.
Perhaps the Yankees read Dan Shaughnessy’s article?
Jeter with another leadoff hit. That makes 51?
GGBG sacrifice bunt?? In this case I definitely agree with PeteAbe. This was a waste of an at bat! Unless Gardner was trying to bunt for a hit, and the defense played it very well and got him out.
Log on to ESPN Boston.com? Why? You’ll get the same logging to ESPN.com.
Autumn brings her chills…
Pettitte peering through the mist…
Postseason preview…
Nice DP!
I called that DP. One more Andy
Morgan has a serious man crush on Robbie. Cano might want to look into a restraining order.
lol the man crush continues
Arod and Cano probably turn the fastest DP in the league.
Nick.
If you told me that Detroit would have 274 yards at half time,I would think it was over. I am checking the 2nd half o/u right now. We still have a chance. There were no junk points in the first half and we will get some in the 2nd half. What hurt was Wash going down to 4th and goal on the one and getting stuffed…I will try to pull us through..
-dennis
To be honest when Arod is that situation I really try not to expect much as he has not come through so many times.
Uh oh, 2 outs.
“I know he is so important to the Yankees success bit I find it difficult to watch Arod play. Last night’s strikeout interference , today’s bobble at 3rd and that fake bunt. He is not just not fun to watch.”
Oh for the love of all thats holy…
Read:- http://www.lohud.com/article/2.....8/0/SPORTS
…and get some perspective, please.
Sports Geek
GGBG sacrifice bunt?? In this case I definitely agree with PeteAbe. This was a waste of an at bat! Unless Gardner was trying to bunt for a hit, and the defense played it very well and got him out
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I see that point. Was talking about why they chose to bunt and didn’t straght steal with Jeter.
Really, the best play is swing away. It’s Paul Byrd.
Oh.My.God.
Boston bunted!
Doesn’t Tito know bunting is antiquated?
Maybe Theo should send Bill James down to the dugout and explain sabermetrics to Fran-Coma.
Ya know, Tito’s love of bunting could cost the ‘Roid Sox a game in the playoffs.
Ellsbury minus speed = .250 hitter
Once again, why are people ignoring the fact that Robbie would’ve been a better option to bat 2nd today. He would’ve been able to swing away in the 1st. Gardner is fast, but Robbie’s a better overall hitter without a doubt.
Arod is not fun to watch? I certainly enjoyed his 3 steals and 4 rbi’s the other night.
Nice play Robbie!
I don’t care much for Joe Morgan – but its nice that someone recognizes the value Cano has to the team. A lot of Yankee fans don’t even recognize it, lol.
jfan
No one cares if you find him “not fun to watch”
wow, how often do you see two 3-4-3 put outs in back to back half innings
Jeez, how many plays in this game have rocketed off of someone’s glove or body? Can’t we just get some lazy fly balls and strikeouts?
“I don’t care much for Joe Morgan – but its nice that someone recognizes the value Cano has to the team. A lot of Yankee fans don’t even recognize it, lol.”
It is although I have a feeling that if Robbie were playing another position, Morgan wouldn’t be praising him as much.
What is all this ‘more important things to worry about’ hooey? Are we supposed to be working on nuclear proliferation while the game is on in the background?
That HR the other night was a thing of beauty.. and most definitely fun to watch.
Pettitte’s persistence…
Teixeira’s tenacity…
Twenty-Seven tolls…
Joe Morgan is as incoherent as Palin.
who else thinks the nationals will be a really solid team in a couple years if they keep managing their prospects well?
Gilbride is an awful playcaller. WTH?
Paul Byrd is the man. He doesn’t even have to pitch in the first half.
Stevie
Leave politics out of the blog, k? Thanks.
Haiku-man, that was probably done when people were borrowing screen names freely! It’s the reason that one day I asked if you were a Sux fan! I couldn’t imagine why you would have guessed so low. I’ll remove you from the list when I do the next update.
If there should be a karmic Yankee win today, a la steroid payback, it’s a game with Paul Byrd on the mound (and the vitamin king DHing for the Sux!) JMO
“who else thinks the nationals will be a really solid team in a couple years if they keep managing their prospects well?”
If they had decent pitching, they’d be very dangerous because their offense is quite potent.
Hi Everyone!!!!!!
I am home
I suspect that a big man like Peter will find difficulty in maneuvering around such miniature clubhouses that Boston has to offer for 81 home games.
Roads trips around the league with give him breathing room to do interviews, etc.
Paul Byrd is the kind of pitcher we should be beating unconscious.
200 hits for Cano grats.
Erica – always OPPC September 27th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Hi Everyone!!!!!!
I am home
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Where ya been?
PS welcome home.
Erica – did you win big? Are we getting a post season suite
Hey Erica,
How was your trip?
Congrats to Cano on hit #200.
Laura,
Yeah, if they develope Strasburg correctly, and possibly get Bryce Harper next year (should be decide to pitch in the majors – he could play anywhere), and if they possibly make a trade or pick up a solid veteran FA starter, they could be well on their way.
And i know you can’t assume these things, but I’ll say it one last time – Today would be the PERFECT day to test out a lineup with Robbie batting 2nd.
Congrats Cano, Morgan would like a dinner date with him.
I did a quick scan through stuff I missed-
For anyone who was concerned…
I did see MPB Johnny Damon’s big hit yesterday. And yes, I was screaming wildly. LOL
This is overdue-
MPB Johnny Damon = Awesome
Cano took pity on Captain Chump and let him throw him out.
How do the Yankees steal with Cano and not Jeter? This is what I don’t get.
How did Cano get caught by Varitek ? The guy sucks.
Robbie!!!… 200th hit!! – goes well with 100+ runs
Tek actually throws a slow runner out on a wet field.
Welcome Erica! Now I know this will be a good game.
Just a question based in ignorance perhaps but I don’t intend it to mean harm. Why did they reschedule because of Yom Kippur (if they did for that reason. That’s what I thought I just heard from Morgan and Miller.) They play baseball on Good Friday, and there is no more solemn day in the Christian calendar. Just curious to know whether anyone has the answer. Do they do this every Yom Kippur or is this a first? I guess I just hadn’t heard of anything like this before.
Cano could have had that steal but he also stole on an extremely easy pitch to throw for Varitek.
You can’t run on Varitek! The “C” on his uniform stands for CANNON.
My trip was great. Sadly, I did not win money
I was holding my own with my beloved slot machines until Friday night when this bastard machine literally ate all of my money in about 3 minutes. I made the cardinal mistake and kept feeding it more because I could just not believe the rate it was actually eating my money without giving me anything in return and I kept thinking it has to give me somethign eventually. Oh well.
I did have a really good time though. I saw the Pointer Sisters perform there last night. Most random concert ever, but actually kind of fun.
And of course the Yankees won!
trisha,
this is the first time they’ve done this.
RS
September 27th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
How do the Yankees steal with Cano and not Jeter? This is what I don’t get.
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How about because Jeter runs on his own and chose not to run on the first 3 pitches?
Alex did a lot of wincing after that play.
Andy is really going to get his work in today. It seems like an early shower.
With Tek’s hit and throw out of RC… That will give Tito plenty of justification to keep him in the line up for the rest of the decade ! Yes !
Well you know that there is going to be a concerted Sux effort to take this game since the last thing they want is to see the Yanks celebrate the division, at home, and at
Sux expense.
GO YANKEES, DAMMIT!!!!!
“How about because Jeter runs on his own and chose not to run on the first 3 pitches?”
That makes sense if Gardner was also bunting on his own.
My head hurts
And not to introduce a controversial topic in reverse, but does anyone think that Andy is so used to throwing to Jorge that there could be a problem with Andy and Molina?
Just a question.
Andy just doesn’t have it today. He is lacking the bite in his pitches and the command.
I would like to see a 1-2-3 DP please.
o’Realy, thanks for that info.
Man would he shut up about Cano!
6-4-3 will do also. Thank you.
sincerely,
DT
DT – OPPC member (blood type – Positive)
September 27th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
I would like to see a 1-2-3 DP please.
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I’d rather see a triple play
What is phillips talking about ? Jeter was playing more up the middle, no shortstop would have been able to get to that ball.
Alex is hurt?
Trisha–Yom Kippur is an especially holy day in the Jewish calendar, which is why the schedule was changed.
Erica – always OPPC
September 27th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
DT – OPPC member (blood type – Positive)
September 27th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
I would like to see a 1-2-3 DP please.
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I’d rather see a triple play
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Dearest Erica,
Please turn around and look at your TV before you post. Thank you in advance for your cooperation
“I’d rather see a triple play”
you’d have a better chance of seeing 7-7-7
“And not to introduce a controversial topic in reverse, but does anyone think that Andy is so used to throwing to Jorge that there could be a problem with Andy and Molina?”
No. I don’t think that at all.
They should let Andy get his work in and then take him out. After his shoulder issues the last thing they want is him over extending himself. Just get the champagne ready for tomorrow.
Betsy September 27th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Alex is hurt?
naw
DT – OPPC member (blood type – Positive)
September 27th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
“I’d rather see a triple play”
you’d have a better chance of seeing 7-7-7
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I saw that a few times this weekend silly
Arite Andy. Lets score some runs boys. I am confident we can overcome a 2-0 deficit.
Gees Morgan…… Don’t forget Cano’s balls while you’re down there.
Yo Papa
LOL
Trisha-
I had a package from you waiting when I got home. Thanks!!!!
“Why did they reschedule because of Yom Kippur (if they did for that reason. That’s what I thought I just heard from Morgan and Miller.)”
AFAIK, they didn’t reschedule it. It was always originally a day game, and ESPN wanted to move it to a night game, because they get more ratings or something. They did move it to a night game, until it was pointed out that it was a holiday, so it was moved back.
Jeter interviews are so compelling
Melky!
Melky!!
gotta love leche.
The Melkman! Go leche!
I’m watching the Giants beat the Bucs but, after all the claims of ESPN having an anti-Yankees bias, why would you complain about Joe Morgan saying good things about Cano? Morgan does have some knowledge of playing 2nd, some of you may actually know he’s in the Hall of Fame.
“Trisha–Yom Kippur is an especially holy day in the Jewish calendar, which is why the schedule was changed.”
Valerie – thanks. I just had never heard of schedule changes for religious holidays. But as o’Leary pointed out, this was a first. I predict you’ll see them follow suit on Good Friday.
That said, MY DA MELK!!!!!!
Carl, thanks – I was beginning to panic, lol.
Karl Ravech said “the Jewish people”? What a you-know-what.
Go Melky!!! Cue the homerun talk…
I hate how they are using the “short porch” excuse….that ball was a homer in almost any park. I really hate ESPN games.
Yeah Melky!
Does Joe Morgan ever make sense?
I want Cervelli
Hey Erica! You’re back!
Did you win the readers some playoff tickets?
Still no luck with Brian Cashman.
The second i heard “empire state of mind” i knew it would be Jeter’s plate song.
Betsy
Hes an ESPN Nazi
I am about to grab clothes out of the washing machine and then jump in the shower. The Yanks will win this game as a result
Arno
September 27th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Does Joe Morgan ever make sense?
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Rhetorical Q
Christina- Pictures of the Girardi and A-Rod ejection + Leiter’s Sock
September 27th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Hey Erica! You’re back!
Did you win the readers some playoff tickets?
Still no luck with Brian Cashman.
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Sadly no
We would have been better off stalking Cashman
leading off is a new role for Jeter? uh…shut up Miller!
Erica, sorry the one-arm bandits ate your money. I always find that candy soothes a variety of ills.
Hope you like it.
That was a legit homerun. They need to stop talking about it.
Do these idiots ever go on & on about the green monster???????????????????????doubtful!
Yeah the ballpark is really helping the Yankees win. lol
Carl
September 27th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Betsy
Hes an ESPN Nazi
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Carl, on the eve of Yom Kippur, shut the eff up already. Karl Ravech IS Jewish, you effing moron.
I haven’t seen a player take as many pitches down the middle as BG has since he came back from the DL.
Bay was playing Gardner like he was the pitcher hitting..lol
Todd,
The only thing they say about the Monster is that it’s one of the most iconic ballpark details in the game…they never mention how the Pesky pole and the Monster make Fenway more of a little league park than a major league field.
Paul Byrd looks like something out of the 50′s with that wind-up. I can’t believe he did that with Jeter on 3rd earlier.
MG September 27th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Carl
September 27th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Betsy
Hes an ESPN Nazi
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Carl, on the eve of Yom Kippur, shut the eff up already. Karl Ravech IS Jewish, you effing moron.
Hes Jewish?!?!? No kidding its a joke. Calm down.
I really don’t like seeing Gardner this high in the lineup right now. I’m not complaining at all, because I see some logic in it, but I really think they are just straight overlooking Cano in the 2 hole when Johnny doesn’t play.
Carl, don’t tell me to calm down, you don’t call Jews Nazis as a joke unless you are a real idiot, just ask anyone above the age of 12 with an IQ over 50.
Some scrub w/ a #83 just caught a TD for the Giants.
lol at espn showing the seats where you cant see
theyre 5 dollars seats miller shut up
These announcers a brilliant.
Just as brilliant as I am apparently.
Swish has always looked really good batting 2nd. Him or Cano batting 2nd is ok. Gardner takes too many pitches and then falls behind in the count. Kevin Long has said he needs to be more aggressive. They throw him fastballs right down the middle that he takes.
Giants playing well! Me likes that!
Nice recovery inning Andy
It really is unbelievable that the Stadium has some many severely obstructed view seats. And looking at the layout, it’s really not going to be an easy fix.
please stop this nazi thing.
its sick. please let us enjoy our holiday.
1. Given that Morgan and Miller are just traveling through, I really don’t expect them to have an in-depth knowledge of the teams, or get into serious baseball discussions. They are broadcasting to a lot of fans who either don’t follow whatever team it is, or casual fans. So their discussions will be superficial. They’re not nearly as bad as FOX.
2. Jets took advantage of a turnover to score on a Sanchez to Cotchery TD pass. 21-17, NYJ.
3. Nice job by Andy, 1-2-3 inning.
From the comments coming from Morgan & Miller, you’d think THEY were sitting in the seats where they couldn’t see the field………
good inning for Andy P. He needed that.
“I’m watching the Giants beat the Bucs but, after all the claims of ESPN having an anti-Yankees bias, why would you complain about Joe Morgan saying good things about Cano? Morgan does have some knowledge of playing 2nd, some of you may actually know he’s in the Hall of Fame.”
I never commneted about it, but there are some here who whine and whine and whine about every broadcaster, whether it is YES, or WCBS or ESPN or FOX. God knows what they want…..
Today I thought Morgan was very balanced and objective in his comments without any bias towards either team.
Maybe Girardi kept Cano in his normal slot for a reason. Moving the regulars around right before the playoffs might not be the best thing.
100 Pitches-
Swish has been decently successful batting second this year – I think he’s .275 from that slot or something like that, but Robbie hasn’t seen the 2 hole much at all and I think he would really thrive there because he would have less RISP opportunities and more “just get on base and move Jeter over” opportunities.
Wasn’t it raining heavily in Tampa a little while ago? Gotta love that Florida weather.
Carl, on the eve of Yom Kippur, shut the eff up already. Karl Ravech IS Jewish, you effing moron.
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Wow, he is? That makes even less sense that he said what he said then. Yikes.
Why would anyone need ESPNBoston.com, when they can just tune into ESPN (Exclusive Sox Patriots Network)?????
” really is unbelievable that the Stadium has some many severely obstructed view seats. And looking at the layout, it’s really not going to be an easy fix.
Hydraulic bleacher seats. When there is a play to the right side, the seats raise up high and then come back down.
It will be like an amusement park ride.
There is nothing I’m aware of that precludes observant Christians from watching/attending baseball games on Good Friday if they so desire. Not the case with Yom Kippur.
You wouldn’t see games cancelled on Good Fridays if they fall during the season anyway. Every team plays on Fridays.
m-
i see your point, but you also want to put yourself in the best position to win as possible. so with damon out, you want a higher avg guy in the top of the lineup and gardner simply isn’t that guy. i mean, this isn’t a throw away game – we could leave this as division champs.
Angel-
I may have sent you a facebook message
DT-
You just blew my mind.
Morgan: if anything, I hope Pena and Teixiera are tied in the home run race. because Sabathia hitted Pena on the hand.
oh shut up Morgan! shut up shut up.
Better than a shutout for the Giants. Bucs have only 35 total yds and ONE first down. Giants have 23 first downs
With a player like Robi, don’t mess with it. Girardi’s seen him in the two hole, he’s seen him hit 5&6. Best to leave Robi where he is.
Erica! You’re back! Yay!
Did you happen see PB Johnny Damon’s moment-of-extreme-clutchness-dedicated-to-Erica yesterday???? Or were you having too much fun?
Paul Byrd??????
m-
robbie’s had 4 PA this year from the 2 hole and he’s 3-4 with a homer. In his career, he’s a .271 hitter in the 2 slot. It’s not like he’s been bad there in this small sample size, so you can’t really draw the conclusion that he’s horrible batting second.
Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
September 27th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Erica! You’re back! Yay!
Did you happen see PB Johnny Damon’s moment-of-extreme-clutchness-dedicated-to-Erica yesterday???? Or were you having too much fun?
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You bet I saw it!!!!! LOL. And I screamed wildly
I can’t believe how easy CY Byrd is making it look
Trisha, I’m not aware of any Good Friday rules-besides no meat. If I can recall, the Detroit Tigers drew some heat this season because they had their home opener during the “holy hours” (noon to 3pm) on Good Friday. They didn’t change it however,
it is unacceptable to let byrd shut down the yankees.
At least its been a quick game
Patience, my young yankee fans.
There are specific holy hours on Good Friday?
100 pitches of fun…
September 27th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I can’t believe how easy CY Byrd is making it look
*****
Anyone else getting horrible ALDS 2006 flashbacks???
When the Yanks clinch today, will ESPN show any of the celebration or will they quickly have to cut away to Table Tennis?
Nick.
I have given up on this over. That makes me 6-2 on 5-stars this year. However, I like 3 plays this afternoon.
Bears -2.5/over 37.5
Over45 Miamis/SD
Pounding the 3. I either pay up or have a great weekend..
Here we go. Go Houston.
-dennis
Paul Byrd is competing against Tomko and Pavano for most impressive performance against the Yankees by a scrub pitcher.
They did score a run, so they’re not exactly “shut out”.
Looks like Andy is back
Tom,
that’s the point, none of us know those good friday rules because we can just break them and go to confession. If the Yankees ever opened on Good Friday, I’d be there eating a hot dog….then I’d go to confession on Sunday.
Actually, let’s be realistic, I wouldn’t go to confession.
In other news, it looks like Andy has settled in.
Erica, I’m not.
Is it just me or does Youk actually argue with the umpire after every single at bat? (I noticed it at least twice yesterday)
Just shut up and sit down already
Hey for a change Pukey argued about the call!
Andrew Eugene Pettitte is now dealing. ( I threw that out there in case anyone was having Kay withdrawals)
Boston hitters whine so much. They act like no one should strike them out.
YES will have the postgame, whether Yanks win or lose.
Fine. But I still wouldn’t move Robi around, or at least that high. You want to put Swish up there? Different story, but it took a long time to find Robi’s spot. And I definitely wouldn’t do it just to win today.
Andy settling down, just need to kill the byrd.
DT – OPPC member (blood type – Positive)
September 27th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
When the Yanks clinch today, will ESPN show any of the celebration or will they quickly have to cut away to Table Tennis?
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Don’t know where you are, but there is a YES postgame.
My guess is they will cut away. Especially since the game was delayed to begin with
Good Friday for Christians? No outright prohibitions, but I point out that Lincoln was shot attending the theater on Good Friday.Draw your own conclusions.
o’Realy
September 27th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Tom,
that’s the point, none of us know those good friday rules because we can just break them and go to confession. If the Yankees ever opened on Good Friday, I’d be there eating a hot dog….then I’d go to confession on Sunday.
Actually, let’s be realistic, I wouldn’t go to confession.
******
Obviously you have done nothing confession worthy
Swish!
I loved that slide from Swish!
Do you have to go to confession for not going to confession?
“Is it just me or does Youk actually argue with the umpire after every single at bat? (I noticed it at least twice yesterday)”
Youk should capitalize on his whining.
He should put out his own line of red (sox) wine.
Swisha! This is our inning. Andy will get the win.
The Yankee hitters are not showing a lot of effort because they know that everything is pretty much done. They just need one game to clinch. There is no sense of urgency.
Nice tag, Swish!!
I’m in love with Nik Swisher. Just sayin’
what a moron
The love affair just ended.
Can we see a replay?
What a joke. Like Ellsbury would have had a chance to throw him out anyway.
The Buck-In-Ears are hapless but for the G-Men a win is a win.
What!?!
m-
I guess I don’t see the harm in it. I mean, it’s worth a look today because we would get better production from the two slot. And Robbie is still developing as a player, so he will very likely be moved around in the lineup over the next couple of years. To be honest, he is DEFINITELY a top of the lineup guy when he hits his peak, and if Tex wasn’t around, then I think Cano would thrive from the 3 slot the most. But today is an important game, and you can’t just plus someone into the 2 hole in a game when the division is in your sights. But i guess we’ll just have to agree to disagree here.
That’s such crap by the way, and you know that it was a bad call because ESPN isn’t showing the replay.
omg he was wrong
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE CALL. THAT’S ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE.
looked safe to me
He didn’t leave early….
That’s a bad call. He did not leave early at all. Absolute garbage.
oh actually the replay showed that Swisher made it. The ump messed up.
He didn’t leave early. Once again the umps are a complete JOKE.
Even freaking ESPN showed he was tagging when the ball was caught! That was a horrible play, but what can you expect when playing Boston?
no doubt his foot was on there…he was clearly on the base
Welkie blew that play by a lot.
o’Realy, I missed seeing Jim Abbott’s no hitter because I had to Alter boy 11:30 mass here in Jersey. My Dad, brother, and baseball indiferent sister went without me…
Melky’s hit would have scored him. Unbelievable. Bad call. Bad, bad call.
Horrendous call. The umps steal a baserunner from the Yanks.
Pathetic. Is their any other job where you can be so consistently bad and still remain employed?
oh I when I mean haven’t shown up I mean that the hitters are not doing alot because they know that things are pretty much done for the regular season.
Terrible call.
“UPDATE, 3:37 p.m.: Yep, he’s out. Yankees continue to hand cheap outs to Byrd.”
incorrect call…thats what it was
Pete, umpires handed Byrd that out. Sorry, but check out a replay.
What a surprise, the umps helping the Roid Sox out. Ugh.
I really hate the appeal process there. It’s absolutely impossible for the ump to see the ball being caught and the runner leaving the bag at the same time. So unless it’s blatantly obvious, they should not be able to overturn that.
surprised neither Swisher or Girardi argued that call.
So did you, Jeremy. The Yanks won yesterday, 3-0.
Terrible call. This game would be tied now.
RalphieD (OPPC)
September 27th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
“UPDATE, 3:37 p.m.: Yep, he’s out. Yankees continue to hand cheap outs to Byrd.”
incorrect call…thats what it was
*****
SHHHHHH You folks are goign to summon you know who
The replay was abundantly clear that Swisher did NOT leave early. That one is not on the Yanks like GGBG’s bunt and Robbie’s steal.
I know I’m repeating myself but, Byrd?????
If this keeps up, whats the point of watching this game? I mean, when freaking umpires keep blowing calls and having a great impact on the results, what’s the point for watching? The horrible calling has to stop soon or following games will be pointless!
Yeah, I’m angry!
so even though the replays clearly show that swisher was safe, joe morgan still feels it necessary to argue, huh?
DT-
Swish has been barking from the dugout since it happened. He’s pissed.
UPDATE, 3:38 p.m.: Swisher is very agitated in the dugout. It would not be a shock if he said something to umpire Tim Welke on his way out to right field and got tossed. Swish can be a hothead. This is where a coach needs to calm him down.
Replays showed he left on time. Bad call.
I disagree Peter. Byrd got a lucky call there.
i hate espn
That’s an inexcusable blown call. The 2B ump’s one job is to make sure he left on time. Seems like this happens at least once a series when the Yankees play the Red Sox. Maybe twice a series at Fenway.
“Yankees continue to hand cheap outs to Byrd.”
So do the umps.
This is not the first time Byrd has shut us down offensively
UPDATE, 3:37 p.m.: Yep, he’s out. Yankees continue to hand cheap outs to Byrd.
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In what world other than Red Sox Nation was he out? Somebody besides Welkie needs glasses.
Hopefully the umps don’t blow calls like that during the post season
Joe Morgan is terrible. What is he talking about. That replay is obvious. Admit when you are wrong.
lol, perhaps he was agitated with good reason. It was a bad call.
Joe Morgan is justifying his initial bad call, that’s all.
Molina hit the ball hard there but watching him “hit” makes me want to pull my hair out. Is there absolutely ANY reason on earth not to give Cervelli a start here or there?
Read the 3:38 update guys…
Shut up Morgan.
HOW IS THAT INCONCLUSIVE….HE WAS STILL PUSHING OFF THE BAG.
this is why firejoemorgan.com is one of the most popular sports websites out there.
It was not inconclusive! He was safe!
wow joe morgan is still arguing that the ump was right even tho the replay showed that the ump was wrong. ugh what a joke
Wow, this is just hilarious. ESPN showed it again and this time they full screened Swisher’s foot and Joe Morgan STILL can’t admit that Swisher didn’t leave early. Is Joe Morgan not seeing the same replay that ESPN is showing??
Forget Byrd.
Andrew Eugene Pettitte is dealing now.
We will win this game
Joe Morgan needs to take a vow of silence and stop terrorizing people with his nonsense.
swisher should belt a game winning homerun after that >>_<<
Swisher went straight into the clubhouse after being called out. He came out a minute later, went to the top step and yelled, “You’re wrong!” to the umpire, after likely watching the replay in the video room.
I find it highly entertaining that Moe, Larry, and Curly in the booth couldn’t figure out that that was what Swish was doing.
Joe Morgan doesn’t understand the concept of tagging at 2nd and Jon Miller thinks you can score from third on a fly ball that lands in foul territory. Time for ESPN to call up the prospects.
If the Yankees lose this game because of that crap call I swear…
Hard to believe that the Sox still have all their starters playing in the 6th inning of a meaningless game.
Maybe Shaughnessy should call down to Francona in the dugout.
Inconclusive?!?!? Pretty close??? Can they take this clown off the coverage? What a freaking ridiculous guy!!
How fitting would it be for the yanks to clinch on a walk-off? And how much sweeter if it came against papelboner?!
@ 3.38pm update.
Peter, can you teach Joe Morgan how do that?
“Nothing pisses me off more than bad calls….”
I am so with you.
“UPDATE, 3:38 p.m.: Swisher is very agitated in the dugout. It would not be a shock if he said something to umpire Tim Welke on his way out to right field and got tossed. Swish can be a hothead. This is where a coach needs to calm him down.”
Enough of this Girardi should do this do that.
Swisher has every right to be upset.
If he gets thrown out, so be it.
Not like it would hurt Yanks in any way. They will clinch home field advantage.
At least it will expose those phoney unps.
Andy just made some nice money on that out by Lowell.
Joe Morgan: who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?
Andy looks good. Way to shake off that early rust again.
When do the Yankees need to decide if they want schedule A or B in the ALDS? Have they given any indication which way they will go?
That might be why Joe and Swisher didn’t argue, DT.
Didn’t want to give Shaughnessy the satisfaction of seeing them have the nerve of playing all out to win.
Green Beret:
Um, I updated the post after I saw the replay. But don’t let that stop your anti-media hysteria. Not that anything would, of course.
Maybe that blown call will serve as extra motivation to go out there and pick the Byrd clean!
I hope so!
How can Morgan say with a straight face that it was inconclusive that Swish left early. When clearly his toes were still on the base.
Joe Morgan is going to drive me nuts. Just shut up already…
Nick von Clausewitz in SF
September 27th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Joe Morgan: who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?
*****
(Cue the sing along)
You can’t hide your lying eyes
And your smile is a thin disguise
Thought by now you’d realize
There ain’t no way to hide your lying eyes
Nick.
You have an afternoon play to offer?
Swisher did not leave early IMO.
-dennis
I’m sorry, but what is up with this offense? Is Paul Byrd now a Yankee killer? Even though the Sox at best can win one game in this series, they have to be thrilled with the pitching. Lester is terrific, forget Friday……Dice -K did his usual and now Paul Byrd is shutting down the Yankees. This is supposed to be a good sign for the playoffs? Maybe for the Red Sox…..not for the Yankees. Andy’s pitching very well, but the inconsistency of the offense is disturbing.
Pete,
You’re not watching, but Tom Brady’s been grouchy all day. He and Galloway aren’t on the same page. Brady’s been overthrowin all day. And now I know why he was grouchy. With that TD pass it’s his 200th career touchdown.
Question – when do the yankees usually have a player manage the game? Is is the last home game or the last game of the season?
Andy rebounded very, VERY nicely from that rocky start. This should be a tie game. I still cannot believe how terrible umpires remain employed. In the words of John Sterling, that was an “invented” call.
I love Phillips explanation that Swisher’s upper body was moving before the catch – was he standing on his hands on second base
The funniest thing is that STEVE PHILLIPS of all people had to talk some sense into Morgan and remind him that he was 150 yards away from the play.
Betsy-
Paul Byrd was a Yankee killer in the 2006 ALDS
Christina- Pictures of the Girardi and A-Rod ejection + Leiter’s Sock
September 27th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Read the 3:38 update guys…
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Makes no difference that he changed his mind. Ray Charles could have made a better call. It was a case of Welkie once again being out of the proper position to make the call. He should have lined up the bag with the center fielder. He had all of the time in the world to get set.
Man just missed it
I hate drew.
Why do I always have to do this?
Just because an umpire made a ball does not mean you can ignore the rules and start using curse words in your comments. If you are not intelligent enough to express your displeasure without swearing, there are plenty of blogs out there that cater to morons. This is not one of them.
Joe Morgan is a HOF player, but a lousy broadcast analyst.
He’ll never live down his “ghost of Whitey Ford” comment from last year.
JD Drew is supposed to be a terrible Outfielder whats happening with him..he’s going back to the wall like Willie Mays
since when did Drew became a gold glover with speed?
Joeshi! September 27th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
wow joe morgan is still arguing that the ump was right even tho the replay showed that the ump was wrong. ugh what a joke
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And some people say Yankee fans overreact when accusing Morgan and Miller of bias (not just garden variety stupidity).
“How fitting would it be for the yanks to clinch on a walk-off? And how much sweeter if it came against papelboner?!”
Yeah I’m thinking all those kinds of thoughts. Because when crap like that stupid call happens I decide that there has to be something sweeter in store.
There damned well better be. That’s all I can say.
Grr
Can Arod please hit a HR?
# Peter Abe September 27th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Why do I always have to do this?
Just because an umpire made a ball does not mean you can ignore the rules and start using curse words in your comments. If you are not intelligent enough to express your displeasure without swearing, there are plenty of blogs out there that cater to morons. This is not one of them.
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But they’re all in Boston
Who wants a Jeter or Tex walk-off or Papelbon? ( these 2 need pies). If only us fans could write the script…
There’s not enough beer in my house to endure back to back days of Tim McCarver and Joe Morgan.
“since when did Drew became a gold glover with speed?”
Since the last thing the Sux want is for the Yanks to clinch against them at the stadium. The Sux are all playing their A+++++ games today.
how is it possible Arod is late on a Paul Byrd Changeup?????
again he is late…HOW????????
“Someone explain how a talentless piece of crap is shutting us down?”
Bryd actually out-pitched Halladay in his first start.
I think A-Rod might be clutch here
“Question – when do the yankees usually have a player manage the game? Is is the last home game or the last game of the season?”
It’s the last game of the season. Two years ago it was at Camden Yards.
Even the Yankees with the best offense in the game is not going to score 10 runs every night regardless who is facing them.
But this team has found ways to win even when they don’t play well and that’s why they are one win away from 100 on the season.
It’s not a big deal. They will probably find a way to win this game, too.
Stop panicking.
Byrd’s slow slider is torturing our righties.
How easily can a powerful lineup be shut down by an average pitcher?! Byrd?!
Pitching wins the game, not the offense.
RS September 27th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
“Question – when do the yankees usually have a player manage the game? Is is the last home game or the last game of the season?”
It’s the last game of the season. Two years ago it was at Camden Yards.
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Thanks for the info!
I was wrong-
It was the 2007 ALDS Paul Byrd made us look stupid.
dennis: the Texans are looking good to cover teasers but not the -4. Nothing is jumping off the board for the PM games.
great at bat
HOORAY-Rod!
arod makes it happen
Japanese pitcher vs. Japanese batter.
pitcher normally wins.
How bad does Tito want this game? Yeah Shaughnessey knows what he’s talking about, as usual.
If this was a meaningless game to the Sux, Byrd would be in to pitch out of the jam.
from films I’ve seen the Japanese usually have very little success against Godzilla
damn I was hoping Francona would stick too long with Byrd
Rally time!
Okay I come back and see they only have 1 run off Byrd? What the……
If Swish gets up this inning the ball is going out of the park
Nick.
Well, please get behind my picks!
-dennis
good strategy..dont swing at all
I SO want Swish to be the hero!
Come on Hideki!!
Sui!!!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matsui!!!!
Matsui!!!!
CLUTCH TO DEATH
And Tokyo falls to the ground
Trisha is now officially bawling!!!!!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Batsui
we need more insurance bruney is coming in
notice the disappointment in john miller’s voice as the Yankee runs scored.
He should be fired.
it’s scary to think that we won’t have matsui next year.
i’d almost rather sign an everyday left fielder and have him over damon
so i’m guessing Drew’s gold gloves skills disappeared at the right time? sweeeeeet.
GODZILLLA!!!! I wanted Andy to get the win when we clinch. This makes me happy.
I’m so torn if I want Matsui back next year
Matsui comes through again!
oh yeah, I am WRONG!
Wow. Rewatching that, Drew was damn lucky to even have picked that ball.
…and the turd known Byrd stares out into the distance realizing he has felt the horrification of The NYY.
c’mon Swish, get your revenge!!
SJ, wherever you are, I still think Sui comes back next year!!!
Anyone know anything about Boston Dave? He hasn’t been around.
I would like some insurance runs because Bruney is warming up…
YES!!!
Take that, umps!
If he’s not back next year, management is insane. I will be the first to eat crow on it, because I railed on him and his bad knees, and thought he was cooked this year. He has been absolutely INVALUABLE to this team.
Matsui has nerves of steel. What a great hitter.
for lack of command and no bite on his pitches, andy is really pitching well. what a competitor.
Start chill’n the boooze
Magic Number is now:
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Sully in Dunkin’ Donutz
September 27th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Headache-y Matsoo-wee is up.
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More stupidity from the Boston Faithless, Gracie?
Gotta love the visuals that espn has. That slow-mo view of the pitch coming in is absolutely fantastic. I also like the high over the pitchers shoulder that they have available on those shots. It gives you a great sense of the game. I wish we had that available every day. Just leave out Joe Morgan and John Miller and give me the YES crew…
I could feel the breeze from Swish’s 2-1 swing from my apartment…..
What a clutch, Hideki!
What a clutch, Hideki!
I’ve seen him randomly, Trisha.
But not as often as he used to be around.
Someone watching this on TV, who’s warming up in the bullpen?
Who is better than Matsui when it comes to bearing down and getting HUGE hits?
Over the years, Matsui has really become one of my favorite players. The way he carries himself and is such a clutch hitter, it’s really a treat to have him on this team.
Shame his knees have become such a problem for him, but he won’t even let that stop him. Can’t say enough about the man.
time for swisher to get some revenge. i’d love to seet he conversation between he and the 2nd base ump
“I’m so torn if I want Matsui back next year”
I never stopped wanting him back. He deserves to come back just based on the respect he has always shown the game and the fans. His clutchness of course doesn’t hurt.
another great at bat
A few weeks ago I was sure Matsui was not coming back. At this point I am really not sure at all about that. Girardi has proved all year he can keep all his guys fresh and rested without a rotating DH spot. I am really close to saying that I would put my money on both of them coming back.
Adam
Bruney in the pen
A-Rod’s at bat key in the inning.
We need to get Matsui back next year even if at the expense of Damon. Will off season rest let him play some outfield next year?
Can we resign Matsui, please? So clutch.
see the conversation, sorry
Swish is probably upset he walked. He looked like he wanted to mash the ball into pieces
Trolls before the Matsui AB –
YES, Yanks are going down!! Our magic number will be 2!! Go Sox!! Pats win too, what a great day!!
Trolls after Matsui AB –
meaningless game. ho hum. Who cares. Get rested for the playoffs.
dennis: I meant nothing besides what you already provided. I already liked Chicago. I took your picks as a 3-way parlay as well as a teaser.
Your 5-star covered all teasers.
Bruney for the Yanks…
I hope the Yanks sign Matsui for another year. He is such a great hitter, and he tends to raise his game when the pressure is on. I hope it doesn’t come down to Hideke vs. Damon, because they’re both good hitters. If it does come to that, I would take Hideke because he hits anyone — LH or RH — while Damon has trouble against some left-handers.
Thanks Angel. I really miss having him around. I hope he’s okay is all. You know he would be over the moon right about now.
Bruney was warming up, but that was before the runs scored.
The Great Boston bullpen ! I remember reading an article that said that the Red Sox had the best bullpen ever. It’s good but not great.
Cano the rally killer
*Power Rangers like tone*
IT’S BRUNEY TIME!
J E T S
Jets!
Jets!
Jets!
Jets win 24-17 and move to 3-0 in the standings.
UGH Brian Bruney in. If you want to make the post season roster you better do well.
The freqeusnt argument given not to sign Matsui is we need DH spot for Posada, Alex, Jeter etc.,.
What is changing next year? Nothing.
I expect Posada to be still the primary catcher for 120 games or more. A-Rod and Jeter will play mostly on the field.
If they agree for reasonable one year contracts, both Damon and Matsui should be signed. I believe chances of that happening with Matsui are higher as he is not represented by Boras.
Anyone know Byrd’s pitch count when he was pulled? I don’t think it could have been too high. Francona wants this game so bad he can taste it. All the Suxers do. What is the ultimate regular-season humiliation for them – to have the Yankees win the division crown on their own home field, beating the Sux.
May this last.
is hughes available today? if i remember correctly he got 1 out friday night and pitched the 8th yesterday right?
UPDATE, 4:15 p.m.: I hate to tell you this, I really do. But Brian Bruney is coming in to pitch.
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Audition time apparently…
Im not seeing rick vaughn on the mound am I?… Guess Joe G wants to clinch tomorrow…
Does Joey G not want to clinch today????
Bruney????
BALLINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN’
Giants 24 TB ZEEEEEEEEEEERO
Looks like the Lions might win a game
Bruney? Really?
So Pettitte get’s another 750k.
Just once in my life i’d like to get 750k for filing another report or writing a 10th email for the day.
honestly, i’d be happy with 750 bucks
i wonder if Burnett will pie Jeter later on? that should be interesting.
@ Trisha I think his his pitch count was like 91
Another reason they need to clinch today – AJ is going home tomorrow to see his father having surgery. That would stink if he missed the celebrations
Brett Farve with an amazing game winning drive
Brian Bruney: “I’d like to say thank you on behalf of the team and myself and I hope I passed the audition”
Wasn’t he moving out of Boston or something?
Bruney, 1,2,3???
wow, Bruney have a nice 1-2-3 inning.
apparently pigs can fly…
Thanks Adam.
You gotta admit that more often than not, Girardi has the midas touch. (Either that or he is truly one hell of a manager!)
I vote both!
NYY626 I agree. The leader of the pack needs to be there.
Poor Suzy, she is going to have to leave soon. She’ll miss it.
I wonder who is covering for her?
I think some people owe Brian Bruney and Joe Girardi an apology….
Wow Bruney pitches a clean inning.
Who is the man wearing the Brian Bruney costume? He’s just did a great job. Wish we could see more of him.
Oh my god ! Bruney is throwing strikes!
Bruney was impressive in that inning.
May be he got a wake up call from Girardi just like Joba
And Burney flips the Byrd to the doubters.
Nice job by Bruney.
ADam September 27th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
apparently pigs can fly…
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The moon looks blue here too.
all the bruney haters get a day off
Josh
September 27th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Brian Bruney: “I’d like to say thank you on behalf of the team and myself and I hope I passed the audition”
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Two thumbs up for the Beatles reference
And Bruney comes in and has the quickest inning of the game.
mind – blown.
So with Hughes unavailable who pitches the 8th? And is Mo available?
Oh crap. Does this mean Joe G’s gonna keep Bruney on the postseason roster because of 1 inning of work today? Darnit…
Detroit Lions win the game !
See that’s the interesting thing and probably the reason I don’t bother questioning Girardi’s call. Yanks are poised to take the division, go 8.5 games up on the Sux, end up with the best record in baseball, etc. etc. And kids, they did it on Girardi’s watch. I think he is a heck of a lot brighter than many give him credit for being.
I’m loving me some Girardi. I was psyched when he was appointed manager and I am happy to say I am more psyched than ever with his managing now!
Does Pete read these comments, and if so, I’ve always wondered if its awkward for him to talk about players who are doing badly and then have to go speak to them.
All right handed batters in the 8th inning for Boston. Bruney goes batter to batter.
Bruney…pitched well? Does…not…compute…
Adam
September 27th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Does Pete read these comments, and if so, I’ve always wondered if its awkward for him to talk about players who are doing badly and then have to go speak to them.
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He’s talked about that before and has said its part of the business, the players and the reporters are professionals.
My guess is Mo will pitch if there is a lead even if it is more than 3 runs. Hughes may pitch for one batter.
The idea is to have all the keys guys pitch on the day we clinch if it does not do harm to them.
Now this lying baldy Miller is insulting George Steinbrenner…a man in declining health. Miller is a real class act
Girardi thumbs his nose at Shaughnessy and uses Bruney.
Next inning he’ll bring in Swisher as a bridge to the closer.
Giants and Jets win again. Both off to 3-0 starts. Wow.
Anyone else without audio?
Bruney pitches well? In other news, the sky is falling!
So let me get this straight –
Robbie has gotten some hits with RISP of late, and now Brian Bruney has a 1-2-3 inning.
The stars are aligning.
anyone else lose ESPN sound?
Miller and Morgan never sounded so good.
trisha – OPPC lifetime member and a true believer in Ortiz karma
September 27th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Anyone else without audio?
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Its back now, but I didn’t have it either.
I liked it better that way
Clinch, clinch , clinch.
Maybe Dave Eiland was finally able to get Bruney right !
If Bruney is able to show his ability the rest of this week he could be a real weapon out of the pen.
“Giants and Jets win again. Both off to 3-0 starts. Wow.”
Subway Superbowl.
Jeter has to steal here. If he gets thrown out, Gardner leads off the next inning.
I have to leave again and go have dinner with family.
Bye Yankee people. Hope there is a Yankee celebration coming today
Trisha,
Well said about Girardi.
Now that Pete is leaving there won’t be much negative stoking about him and A-Rod on this blog
Don’t be exaggerated with Bruney. He has had many good games this season and many bad ones. He has been inconsistent after coming back from his injury but he is probably a guy that will pitch a scoreless inning or two in an extra innings tied ball game.
Nice job today and hopefully he will be solid in the postseason.
ESPN loses their audio and people are complaining? Living proof that some people are never happy.
Morgan really is an idiot.
Trevor (Super Mario) September 27th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
“Giants and Jets win again. Both off to 3-0 starts. Wow.”
Subway Superbowl.
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Golf cart Superbowl might be a better name, since they only have to take a golf-cart to each others locker-rooms.
William Safire R.I.P.
May the nattering nabobs of negativism here take a moment to reflect.
6 outs left.
GreenBeret7 September 27th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
ESPN loses their audio and people are complaining? Living proof that some people are never happy.
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Are you kidding? I was thrilled.
any Emily Posts in the audience?
is it proper etiquette to re-use the same broom from the 4 game Yankee sweep of the Sox in August – or should one use a new broom?
GreenBeret7, ESPN losing its audio is a gift from heaven. Morgan’s off-base analysis, no pun intended, on Swisher’s tag-up call was abysmal.
Yeesh, between the Giants on FOX and the Yankees on ESPN … it’s been a bad day for broadcasts.
“Golf cart Superbowl might be a better name, since they only have to take a golf-cart to each others locker-rooms.”
Except that the game won’t be in Meadowlands at Giants stadium
DT, as long as it is champagne soaked, the same is fine. But two innings still to go.
Bruney will give up a bomb
Ok, you got the best out of Bruney. Now it’s pushing it.
Haha.. I wasn’t complaining GB either. I thought the other half had muted it in disgust, actually.
Yankees have (homer) umpires too. LOL
Nick von Clausewitz in SF September 27th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
William Safire R.I.P.
May the nattering nabobs of negativism here take a moment to reflect.
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The Bears lose musta been too much for him. Who ever he was.
jennifer
September 27th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
GreenBeret7 September 27th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
ESPN loses their audio and people are complaining? Living proof that some people are never happy.
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Are you kidding? I was thrilled.
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That’s why I have the WCBS radio feed on with the ESPN video on. It’s synced up well, so it’s perfect.
Anyone notice that Bruney does not have the Stadium patch on the back of his hat? Strange
Swisher > Babe Ruth
4 outs left. I’m loving it.
Do you keep Brian in?
Changed my tagline. Forgot what game it was.
Five straight for Bruney; amazing, overpowering Youkilis and Bay. That’s as good as Bruney has looked in a looooong time.
Couldn’t have asked more of Bruney. Great job by him.
Did you notice that when Girardi was walking to the mound he looks like Billy as he lost weight…..
Cokey in to face Papi.
Hats off to Bruney!
very nice job by Bruney. Perfect with 5 outs on 21 pitches against the best of the Boston hitters.
Cliff
September 27th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Anyone notice that Bruney does not have the Stadium patch on the back of his hat? Strange
yeah he must be wearing the same one joba used friday night hence the scoreless 1.2 innings
Now, Coke needs to do his job.
Reggie sitting in front of the Mohegan Sun Bar.
lefty relief pitchers have the easiest job ever. get one guy out every few days.
Wonder what SOSH posters say when the Yanks take the division (and sweep the Sux again in the process.) Do they tip their caps to the Yanks, do they curse their own team, do they pretend its no big deal?
Just wondering. I don’t really care.
Huge !
3 outs to go!
Nice job by the bullpen so far!
Champagne bath: here we come!
ORTIZ KARMA BABY!!!!!
Oh yeah.
Girardi couldn’t have envisioned the first 8 innings any better if he had morphed into Ms Cleo.
good job by Coke AND Molina. That was not an easy foul tip.
I just did at Joba-like fist pump. Good job Bruney and Coke!
Coke is it!
kareem and reggie chatting .
it would be interesting to hear what they’re saying.
we need insurance against the million mph hour bard.
Great work by Bruney and Coke. Give Mariano some insurance, guys.
Adam
September 27th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
lefty relief pitchers have the easiest job ever. get one guy out every few days.
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“Easier” in terms of work-load maybe, but your margin for error is down to about nil.
jennifer
Not only that, but I think he was sitting with Kareem Abdul Jabbar. That’d be an awesome conversation to listen to!
Once again Girardi pushes the right buttons. Going to Hughes would have been easy, but now he’s got 2 more relievers feeling great about themselves.
Now, one or two insurance runs would be nice but let’s not push it, because I want Mo on the mound for the final out.
trisha
I’m going with pretend it is no big deal, while secretly knowing it is a HUGE deal.
Yeah, but the RS BP is the best in the majors, after all.
Chuckle.
GGBG
Yeah they said he was.
And here where Girardi’s managing has been brilliant: rested pen, rested regulars.
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Trisha, my guess is most of what SoSHers haven’t jumped off the Tobin Bridge will express bitterness, or “see you in the playoffs” sentiments. One or two might tip the cap the Yanks, then get shouted down. Ahh, SoSH.
Tex!!!!!!!!!!
IT IS HIGH….
You’re on the MARK, Teixera!!
I was gonna call it.
Yankee Stadium Special. Whatever, I’ll take it.
TEX!!!!!
Insurance
Drew doing the rope a dope !! LOL
Time to pop the cork.
Ask for insurance, and ye shall receive! Thanks, Teixeira!
Teixeira hitting a solo HR off Bard in the 8th inning of an ESPN game? I feel like I’ve seen this before, lol.
And of course the geniuses at ESPN want to discredit every HR ever hit at this ball-park.
That Bard pitcher looks like a mythical creature…maybe an elf of some sort with those ears and those whiskers…maybe a leprechaun selling us on them Lucky Charms!
Victory #100
44 Games above .500
its a txt msg
Icing on the cake, baby!
Did Mark Cuban just catch that ball? Sure looked like him
amazing. a run off of the best rotation in the history of baseball.
:Trisha, my guess is most of what SoSHers haven’t jumped off the Tobin Bridge will express bitterness, or “see you in the playoffs” sentiments.”
I think you’re right.
Red Sox bullpen hasn’t looked so hot this weekend. Neither has their offense. For that matter neither has the defense!
Thank goodness for home field advantage!
That Bard fellow is going to be Papelbon’s replacement, eh?
Looking very Farnsworthian of late.
steve phillips should just wear a red sox hat while doing the games
Wasn’t him but looked a lot like him.
“amazing. a run off of the best rotation in the history of baseball.”
of course I meant bullpen.
I need to stop lapping my champagne laced broom.
I know there are still three outs to get, but it’s impossible for me not to smile right now.
Priceless = ESPN broadcast being left without any props to give to the Sux. They must be passing valium around in the booth.
I wouldn’t mind seeing Bard become the next Red Sox closer
Brooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom!
Broooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom!
How SWEEEEEEP it is!
I’d like to make an arcane observation pertaining to Arod. In the past after a crowd pleasing HR from the #3 hitter Arod would normally take one or even two swings for the fences himself. Instead after Teix’s hr he waiting, got the count in his favor and hit a nice hard ground ball to shortstop. This to me shows some serious maturation for Arod and something I think will serve him well in the 2009 playoffs.
Speaking of Papelbon, haven’t seen that guy in… oh… a couple of months?
Holy hell!!
I just got in and the first thing I’m hearing is this incessant whining by the ESPN pinheads about the stadium.
Goddamn the animosity is transparent.
I’m going to enjoy this win even more now.
Nothing good to say about the Sux but Morgan is still trying valiantly.
A little life in Miller’s voice as he recounts Ellsbury stealing home against the Yanks.
They’re earning their ESPN money.
Will the Yankees send a bottle of Cold Duck over to the Sox locker room?
Interesting how hitters lay off Bard’s slider. You would think with his fastball velocity he would get more swings out of the zone on the slider. I’m not familiar with him, but I wonder if that’s part of the reason he was unable to stick as a starting pitcher?
Seal the deal, Mariano.
I said it last night and I will say it again. If the Red Sox let Papelbon walk in favor of Bard closing they are going to regret it big time. Bard has a 3.8 ERA in his first year. Papelbon ERA in his first season was 0.92. They are going to end up in the same position the Angels are in this year. Bard like Fuentes is above average but not dominant.
Time for the best entrance in sports.
Mariano.
bring in melancon!
I wanna wake up in a city, that doesn’t sleep
And find I’m king of the hill – top of the heap
These little town blues, are melting away
I’ll make a brand new start of it – in old NEW YORK
If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere
Its up to you – NEW YORK, NEW YORK!!
Funny stuff, Trisha. Yeah, ESPN = Lickspittles for Boston.
Why wouldn’t the Sox let Papelbon go. They can hang on to Billy Wagner
Just the fact that Bard is horrible against the Yankees means that Papelbon’s jobs is very safe. Every off-season decision the Sox make is geared toward beating the Yankees.
3 more outs & let the bubbly flow!!!
Nobody here has anything good to say about the Red Sox?
Fondo Motz
September 27th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Will the Yankees send a bottle of Cold Duck over to the Sox locker room?
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More likely to send them a stiff bird after talking about how they’ll tear up the clubhouse after clinching the Wild Card. Guess what? They ain’t there, yet.
TWO OUTS AWAY!
One.
POP THE CORK.
2 more…
Andy and Mo. A fitting tandem to clinch.
now, rest buy not be rusty
It seems like JD Drew owns Rivera.
‘but’
Pinch-hitting for Varitek. How times have changed.
More Rope-A-Dope ?
Life coming back to the voices of the ESPN gang. Just amazing.
Tito tell V-Mart that his hitting streak can go to %&#*
lol at boo-boo face by GGBG
Brett couldn’t see it!
come on Cano…
ARE YOU FOR REAL?!?!?!!
Oh, Cano..
Cano is too much, you get one out first
never easy
God damnit… anyone a little nervous?
Yikes — two poor defensive plays
That should be an error
Yankees scored three runs off the “greatest bullpen in history”.
UGH two cheap hits for the soxs. First Brett loses the ball, than Cano loses the ball.
Come on, Cano!
Not a good play by Cano.
You have to be kidding me.
some times you gotta keep it simple
should have been the ball game!
Well at least we have two outs
wow, 2nd and 3rd two out. Come on get it done.
Cano has all the talent in the world but he has a 10 cent brain and it’s going to haunt the Yankees in the playoffs.
ONE OUT AWAY!
Was that a hit for Victor?
So that’s a error, doesn’t that end Martinez’s hitting streak?
well, now a single ties the game.
Cano!
This is getting scary.
Uh oh. Drama.
It ended V-Mart’s hitting streak at least. Assuming he has no other at bat his streak ends at 25
All is good kids. All is good.
So Mo has to get 5 outs. Its ok, he can handle it
Mo will pick up Cano. He is class.
Two.
Pick up Cano
Mariano is keeping the lumber industry in business.
Did Cano get an error on that play?
If so, Voctor’s hitting streak ended, correct?
I love Robbie but he still has a little knucklehead in him.
sweeeeeeeeeeep!!!! divison and home field is ours!!
pop the champenge!!!
Ballgame!!!
AND ITS OVA!
yes!
yeah baby!!!!!
GO YANKEES!
It was an error. Hitting streak over. Yankees win
Congratulations to the Yankees:)
Great sports day with the Yankees clinching and the Jets victory.
Just in time to get ready for Yom Kippur.
Despite Cano’s best efforts we win the east
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA YANKEES WIN!!!!
CLINCHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wooohoooo. Sweep and clinch.
The Yankees Win!! AL East Champs!
YEEEEESSSS!!!!
Couldn’t have done it any better way!
Whew. And all is right in the world.
Yay!!!
Peter hope you got some goggles so you don’t get champagne in your eyes!
Okay. Let the tears flow
I still say Cano get’s a bottle of Martinelli’s for that play.
Early Christmas present for me.
WATCH THE CELEBRATION ON TV BACK TO BEANTOWN!
DON’T FORGET TO PINCH YOUR NOSTRILS SHUT!
THANK YOU GOD! THANK YOU YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Almost like winning the WS, drama and all.
Will ESPN show the locker room celebration?
Great year by “The Guys”. Now, the real work begins. Congratulations to the NYY, Joe Girardi and his studs.
I want the Red Sox to get used to this view from the bench, hopefully they’ll see it again in another month.
Yankees #1!!!
Post-season here we come!
Where do I tune in? YES or stick with ESPN for the champagne showers?
Won the East, home field, 100 wins, won 9 of the last 10 versus Boston, swept this series. Let the champagne fly. Personally, I have a bottle of Ommegang Three Philosophers chilled for the occasion.
Great.
AL East Champions! Congratulations!
Yo Ortiz thats how we roll!!!
YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They overcome the umpires, ESPN, the sun and WIN!!!! YEah baby!!
I’m sooooo. . . . happy we got to do that in front of the Sawx!!!!!!!
Group Blog Hug and High-5s
jeter better get pied
Yanks rained on the FOX & ESPN parades the last 2 days…..
You just knew when the Yankees started O-8 that they would eventually even it up didn’t you? You did right?
I wonder if Jeter will go hide away from the pouring chamenge? lol
I don’t even have the words. Against the Sux. At the Stadium.
Anyone else crying? I know someone else out there has to have tears flowing.
MAD MEN!
Thank you Mo!
Now, NYY just needs to run the table for the rest of this regular season and the post season.
What pathetic questions for Jeter. You get to interview a legend and all you can muster is sour grapes. ESPN really really sucks
CONGRATULATIONS TO RISHI, WHO IS AT THE GAME!!!
Of all the stars of today’s game, Brian Bruney was the brightest.
How sweep it is to clinch in front of the Red Sox and their network, ESPN.
woo hoo!!! Congratulations, Yanks!! It was a long, hard road, but you guys did it…….this isn’t the final goal, but celebrate and enjoy it!
Ok, so the Yankees had the best offseason by far. They finished with the most wins in their ST league. And now they have completed the best regular season record in baseball. Only one thing left to be best at and that’s the postseason!
Post game on YES.
we sweep, we win the division, against the most annoying rivals in baseball
Peter Gammons’ puss is more sour than usual =D
And, of course ESPN mentions “The Highest PayRoll”. Color me shocked.
Dont forget…. 100 WINS!!!!!!!!!!
Peter Gammons just turned green.
Where is AJ and his pie? LOL
GreenBeret7 September 27th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
And, of course ESPN mentions “The Highest PayRoll”. Color me shocked.
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They really are disgusting.
UPDATED 2009 YANKEE WINS PREDICTION CHART
CURRENTLY AT 100 WINS!!
Created on April 6, 2009
poster # of games
TOMPASS 124
S.O.S. 118
ROB THOMPSON 110
*RAYVT 107
#2 FOR PREZ 106
*ANGEL 105
PEL 105
BACKBENCH 105
*TOM B 104
DR. COX 104
TRISHA 103
VSPOT 103
KEVIN IN CT 102
NICK IN SF 102
YANKEESJTJ 102
GLOBAL WARMING 102
MG 102
THE PREDIKTER 101
*L-tothe2ND 101
LORI 100
MEL 100
TEX’S NEW BF 100
PATRICK 100
*ERICA 100
BARDOS 99
VIN 99
JENNIFER 99
ED 99
*NYY626 99
DT 99
*STEVE-B 99
LAURA 98
PETE ABE 98
RISHI 98
RUSSW210 98
CLAYB 98
DOREEN 98
RB15 98
TOM IN NJ 97
FRAN 97
S.A. 97
HOKIEHILL 97
UNCLE ELLSWORTH 97
#2 FOR PREZ 96
GAYLE 96
PAT 96
WESTERNER99 96
PSYLUCK 96
STEVEB 96
MICHAEL KAY 96
JOHN IN OHIO 95
MARK 95
B-DAVE 94
*WAIT TIL THEY COME 94
* added 7/29 or later
“Orlando Chris September 27th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Peter Gammons’ puss is more sour than usual =D”
Impossible. Unless he was looking at Youkilis.
Maybe AJ will pie Joe when he’s on with YES…….
Kind of stupid for YES to give a game recap while the celebration is going on……and a commercial?
I said 105 wins.
All outdoor New York teams won today including the Mets.
“Champagne and eggs! Good breakfast, good wins!” Nick Swisher
11 more post-season wins. Pete, have fun on your last day Can’t you negotiate starting 12/1?
Check out http://detentionslip.org for a story about a teacher (Red Sox fan) who forced a student to turn his Yankees shirt inside all day! Wild!