Game 158: Royals at Yankees
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Sep 29, 2009 
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YANKEES (101-56)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Molina C
Pena 2B
Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (12-9, 4.19).
ROYALS (64-93)
Maier LF
Betancourt SS
Butler 1B
Jacobs DH
Callaspo 2B
Teahen RF
Buck C
Gordon 3B
Anderson CF
Pitching: RHP Anthony Lerew (0-1, 3.86).
TIME/TV: 7:05, YES.
STATE OF THE STRIPES: The Yankees have won six straight and are 45 games over .500 for the first time since ending the 2002 season 103-58. They have not been 46 games over since the 1998 team finished a ridiculous 114-48. … They have won 30 of their last 37 games at home.
ALL ABOUT A-ROD: The Yankees are 50-16 at home since Alex Rodriguez came back.
HOMER HAPPY: The Yankees have five players with 25 home runs (Robinson Cano, Hideki Matsui, A-Rod, Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira) for the first time in team history. Johnny Damon has 24 and Jorge Posada 22.
ROYAL FLUSH: Kansas City has lost five of its last six games.
BURNETT’S BACK: After a rocky few weeks, A.J. Burnett has allowed three earned runs in his last 12.2 innings.
ON THE iPOD RIGHT NOW: It’s All Over Now by The Rolling Stones.
Back with more later.
UPDATE, 4:39 p.m.: Posada will catch tomorrow. … Kennedy threw a simulated game today. … Girardi plans to use the whole lineup together on Sunday.
UPDATE, 7:06 p.m.: The Yankees just held a lengthy pre-game ceremony to honor Melky Cabrera (hitting for the cycle), Derek Jeter (franchise hit record) and Mariano Rivera (500 saves). Those participating included Yogi Berra, Dave Winfield, Stick Michael, Tim Raines, Reggie Jackson, David Cone and Tino Martinez.
Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada addressed the crowd. Hal Steinbrenner and Jessica Steinbrenner Swindal were there as well along with Felix Lopez. The Steinbrenner family is hosting a reception for the team this evening at NYY Steak.
UPDATE, 7:11 p.m.: We are underway at the Stadium. 61 degrees and a nice night.
UPDATE, 7:59 p.m.: Molina snapped an 0-for-19 skid with that single.
UPDATE, 9:08 p.m.: Sorry for the lack of updates. It’s a meaningless 2-1 games, that’s my only excuse. Phil Coke in now and in the process of saddling A.J. with a loss.
UPDATE, 9:11 p.m.: Coke not exactly showing a whole lot of smarts in this inning. I get he thought he had two outs. He has handed the Royals two runs and the lead. This guy is good for one lefty at a time. Beyond that you are rolling the dice.
UPDATE, 9:38 p.m.: David Robertson in for the first time since Sept. 5.
UPDATE, 9:57 p.m.: The only thing worse than a meaningless game is a long meaningless game. The only thing worse than a long meaningless game is a long meaningless game on your final day of work before getting a few days off.
UPDATE, 10:03 p.m.: If Swisher doesn’t take out one out here, it’s hard to have much hope in Gardner, Cervelli and Pena in the ninth inning against Soria.
UPDATE, 10:10 p.m.: That’s a sweet play by Hairston as Anderson just stood there. Trey Hillman should bench that guy for lack of hustle.
UPDATE, 10:11 p.m.: Farnsworth in to pitch. Krazy Kyle for my last game. How appropriate. Back in a bit with reaction from the 4-3 victory. Where is Soria?
UPDATE, 10:22 p.m.: The only question now is who wins it and gets the pie. I figure Cano jacks one out. Krazy Kyle never fails.
UPDATE, 10:24 p.m.: Pay attention, gang. Johnny’s going deep to right.
UPDATE, 10:28 p.m.: So predictable. Yankees win. That’s 15 walk-offs.
Keep it going Yanks!
I wish you luck in Wild Card land Pete.
Pre-warning people to not complain about the lineup. They have won the division already so who cares. Besides, even the lineup they had yesterday put up an 8 spot.
Any word on Aj’s dad? I assume everything went well or AJ wouldn’t be pitching today.
Pete,
I’ve followed this great Yankee blog for three years but have never posted until now. Just wanted to thank you personally for the phenomenal job you have done and wish you luck in your future. I hope the Yankees win the World series in honor of your efforts these last few years.
THANKS!!!
Uncle E-
I will allow the modification. Only because I like you
ON THE iPOD RIGHT NOW: It’s All Over Now by The Rolling Stones.
Does the song choice reflect your current mood, Pete?
This feels like an amicable divorce, where no one’s at fault, it’s just over..
You will be missed, thank you for all your hard work.
my guess on lineup for fun:
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
Arod 3B
matsui DH
posada C
swish RF
gardner CF
pena 2B
Today is a MUST win game… hehehehehehe
nice lineup today
This is definitely the power lineup, yesterday’s was the speed lineup.
“Today is a MUST win game… hehehehehehe”
Thanks for the chuckle, Erica!
Thanks Erica!
Pete can start posting what the Boston media refers to as “Boston not even trying” lineup.
cf ellsbury
2b pedroia
1b martinez
3b youkilis
dh ortiz
lf bay
rf drew
c varitek
ss gonzalez
That is the lineup they played with this weekend more or less. the one the yankees pummeled all weekend.
Typical Girardi, Cano finally gets a big hit with RISP and he sits him down the next day. Doesn’t he realize, this is a must-win game?
Rare post-er, but Rabid Reader of this Blog and I just want to say Thanks, Pete. Good Luck and You will be missed.
“This is definitely the power lineup, yesterday’s was the speed lineup”
Shelly, Miranda, Cervelli, Hinske, Posada. More like the speed bump lineup.
This is definitely the power lineup, yesterday’s was the speed lineup.
Yes, and what’s nice about this team is that Girardi adjust seamlessly from power to speed or vice versa during the course of a single game
Don’t worry all. For those of you who salivate to see Shelley, Cervelli, Miranda and co, they will likely be in by the 7th inning after the yankees are up 15-0 on this clown.
Pete,
Thank you for a great blog and all of your reporing on the Yanks. Good luck in your new job.
Pete, thanks for a great job. I hope you’ve given Chad a blog “scouting report”!
The Junior Varsity did alright last night. Let’s see how the regulars compare.
Did you hear the rumor that the Boston Globe got bought by Fox News? Pete is trying to back out and stay with our blog!
“ON THE iPOD RIGHT NOW: It’s All Over Now by The Rolling Stones.”
Pete, what an approprite song on more than one level (although sad for one of them). Check out the Ry Cooder version from “Paradise and Lunch” sometime.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....id=4516486
This would have been kind of humorous had he been playing catch with his kid and clunked his wife on the head with an overthrow, but unfortunately for Mr. Knoblauch, there’s nothing at all funny about this.
Uh-oh.
http://www.nydailynews.com/spo.....lauch.html
Sorry Rex… didn’t see you there.
oh knoblauch… first olbermann’s mother and now this?
Long time reader. First time poster. Wanted to wish Pete well and thank you for captaining the blog. Enjoy the next week everyone before the ride begins.
What is with these former Yankee players going on these crime sprees? First Leyritz, now Knoblauch. I expect David Wells to be arrested any day now.
That’s not Child’s Play chuckie
Erica did you see my Fleetwood Mac ref. in my post explaining my resubmission???
damn, missed the lineup by 1 molina! Jorge hasn’t caught in like 4 games in a row…
Andrew GTLU Bronze Medalist
September 29th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Typical Girardi, Cano finally gets a big hit with RISP and he sits him down the next day. Doesn’t he realize, this is a must-win game?
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Girardi gave away his intentions to sit Cano in last nights postgame. But obviosuly, the guy does not know what he is doing- today’s game is VERY important
Haven’t been paying attention to the Dodgers, but Billingsly’s having struggles like Joba. He has one more start to show he deserves a spot, as he hasn’t won since mid-August.
I liked last night’s bench better LOL
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)
September 29th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
That’s not Child’s Play chuckie
Erica did you see my Fleetwood Mac ref. in my post explaining my resubmission???
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Very nicely executed
BA has NY-Penn League top 20 prospects today. A. Vizcaino #3, Adam Warren #12 (old for this league at 22), Jimmy Paredes #14 and Neil Medchill (again 22 year old) at #18
“I expect David Wells to be arrested any day now.”
Nah. I’m guessing he gets his ass kicked by another midget.
The Yankees won 203 games in a season and I missed it?!
*Cue to Darth Vader*
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
What a blauchhead.
Hey Pete,
Did you hear that Bruce is playing full albums at each of the 5 Giant’s Stadium shows? Either Darkness on the Edge of Town, Born to Run or Born in the USA.
I picked up tickets today for this Friday (Darkness).
I tend to think of Knoblauch as being more of the former Twins 2nd baseman more than the Yankees former 2nd baseman. Of course, that wouldn’t sell as many papers. Funny how of all of the names to be included in the Mitchell Fairie Tales,the writers of the articles could only think of Yankee players.
That was quite a game played by both the Twins and the Tigers. It would be great to see them go at it till the last day of the season or even have to play a playoff game to determine the Central Division Champ.
ON THE iPOD RIGHT NOW: It’s All Over Now by The Rolling Stones.
I see what you did there.
Pete best of luck…great stones song
I tend to think of Knoblauch as being more of the former Twins 2nd baseman more than the Yankees former 2nd baseman. Of course, that wouldn’t sell as many papers. Funny how of all of the names to be included in the Mitchell Fairie Tales,the writers of the articles could only think of Yankee players.
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Case in point, i dont remember seeing a picture of manny even once in a red sox uniform while he was suspended over the PEDs.
yeah, while we can’t feel right rooting for one team over another (based on its history of back-firing), we most certainly can root for the two teams to wear each other out prior to our series, right?
What’s the weather like in the Bronx? Out on LI, it’s miserable – dark, cloudy and very windy
That was quite a game played by both the Twins and the Tigers. It would be great to see them go at it till the last day of the season or even have to play a playoff game to determine the Central Division Champ.
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sure would. verlander would probably have to pitch that game or one of the ones right before. no way he is the game 1 starter if the tigers dont break free this week.
The thing about Knoblauch is that if he ever discoverd a cure for cancer, it would read like this:
“Chuck Knoblauch, former Yankee second baseman accused of steorid abuse in the Mitchel Report, today announced finding the cure for cancer.”
What did Knoblauch do? The link isn’t working for me.
Thanks!
AJ is the most important thing coming out of tonight’s game….I don’t care if we win or lose as long as AJ pitches well.
He was arrested for choking his wife, Betsy…..
that was good murphydog.
hope AJ has a good outing.
What did Knoblauch do? The link isn’t working for me.
Former Yankee second baseman Chuck Knoblauch surrendered to authorities in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday after he was charged with assaulting his wife.
Knoblauch, who was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs in the Mitchell Report, had taken the anti-anxiety medication Xanax and been drinking heavily when he smacked and choked his wife on Friday, according to prosecutors.
Knoblauch was charged with assault of a family member. A change in Texas law that took effect on Sept. 1 makes it a felony to choke a family member, and the former All-Star faces up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, Harris County Assistant District Attorney Donna Hawkins said. An emergency protective order barring Knoblauch from contacting his wife was also issued.
The 41-year-old was being held Tuesday afternoon in the Harris County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/spo.....z0SWsCymT1
“What a blauchhead.”
You…….you’re good.
Just saw that Chad Jennings will be taking over, should mean that the blog will still be good. Congrats Chad.
Pete, too bad you won’t be covering the Yanks when they win a WS this year.
Sam’s Bio and picture is up…
you know what, I don’t think there is any way Verlander can pitch until game 2 of the postseason, if he pitches in a meaningful game Sunday. Either that or skip him for an 8 day break if that game is meaningless. I think we could have a mis-match day one with Sabathia vs. ?
betsy
September 29th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
What did Knoblauch do? The link isn’t working for me.
Thanks!
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He was accused and arrested for alledgedly attacking his common-law wife.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related
Most of us who have spent any time in a bar know that trying to take the keys away from a determined drunk will often result in a black eye or other similar reminder that he’s drunk and we’re not. Advice: Don’t try this at home, unless you don’t mind being throttled and smacked, because you know that’s what’s going to happen. Better idea: call the cops and let them deal with the issue. See e.g., Don Mattingly and his wife.
“ON THE iPOD RIGHT NOW: It’s All Over Now by The Rolling Stones.”
[Sob] Dangit Pete, I know I haven’t posted here enough to have attained “regular” status, but you’re no less a treasure to us lurkers and occasional posters. All the best at your new job. You’ll be missed.
Tom in NJ -
I just noticed that. The blog wasn’t refreshing for me a little bit ago. I thought I was just unobservant, but did it just go up?
Pete,
I was expecting ‘We are the champions’ in your ipod now playing list after yanks win it all this year.. Unfortunately, I don’t think you will be playing it this year..
Good luck and good bye…
For all times sake, Pete.
Angel Berroa is so old……
Pete,
We will all miss you as a writer, your comedy and your Arod bashing.
We wish you a great job at Boston.com
Frank
http://yankeesvoice.mlblogs.com/
Angel Berroa is so old that his broke Methuselah in at Shortstop.
Great news about Chad Jennings although it’s not optimal from a prospect following POV! I wonder who’ll be doing the SWB beat now.
Pete’s last day. On the iPOD right now “Paint it Black” by the Rolling Stones.
Grazie, ray.
Mike Ashmore should get promoted to AAA, but he should be forced to break up with his girlfriend and let someone else get a chance. He can have her back if he can cut it AAA.
On the iPOD right now: “Where is that client with the big fat retainer she promised me yesterday?”
No, not a real song, just an explanation of why I am sitting here blogging away. Sometimes waiting for money to show up is all a lawyer can do.
Just wanted to say thanks for some great reading Pete, good luck in Boston. Hopefully they will give you some time to adjust to the new job by losing quickly so you can spend the rest of October watching the yanks.
Farewell pete. Don’t forget the ride..
tex’s friend
September 29th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Pete can start posting what the Boston media refers to as “Boston not even trying” lineup.
cf ellsbury
2b pedroia
1b martinez
3b youkilis
dh ortiz
lf bay
rf drew
c varitek
ss gonzalez
That is the lineup they played with this weekend more or less. the one the yankees pummeled all weekend.
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Yeah that is a bunch of garbage. They had there regular lineup against Joba and against Pettitte. The only reason they used Bowden and Jones instead of there regular bullpen on Friday was because they got down by 6 runs and knew the game was over. And on Sunday there was no Posada and no Damon in the yankees lineup.
Thank you, Pete, for all of your hard work and the attention you gave to this blog! I don’t post very often, but check the blog every day. You will be missed! I’m glad I was able to get a picture at the Metrodome! Much success to you in your new job and here’s hoping you’re off-season with the Sox comes quickly!!!
Welcome to Chad!
Pete,
I am a rare poster but would just like to thank you for all the hard work you have done here. I read the blog every day, and many of us non-commenters are just as sorry to see you go as the regulars. Enjoy your new job.
John
murphy, I know that song. Substitute “deposit” for “retainer”, though. Maybe the one I know is a cover version.
Thanks Pete for your great work! I will miss you! Best of luck in your move. You did a terrific job!
Thanks Again!!!
Kinda looking ahead here. but- if the yankees do end up in the world series against a team with an especially tough lefty (the phillies with hamels and lee come to mind), without a DH, do you think Joe would consider putting Matsui in LF and sitting Damon? Hideki hits lefties so well, and dont you think that that is more important (especially with the pitcher batting) than Damon flailing away at tough lefties. I’m aware that Damon will have more range, but Hideki’s been taking some balls in the outfield.
I can’t really blame Chuck Knoblauch, you know women don’t listen.
Just got home from work and don’t know where to start –
1. Great game last night. Even with the rain delay, and even my wife had a good time. Hopefully, Robbie gets his head on right and learns that it’s the pitcher who’s in trouble with RISP.
2. I am incredulous that Chad whas hired to replace Pete. His blog about the SWB team is great. It will be a loss for the AAA team and it’s coverage. I met Chad at the Scranton outing and he seems like a regular, real nice guy. Very professional. Pete’s blog – or, should I say, OUR blog – is in good hands. That includes Sam Borden.
3. Great story, in Pete’s story for the paper, about Brian Bruney. This guy has been through a lot, and recently lost a very close relative (I can’t remember, uncle or aunt) who basically raised him. Per Pete’s stories, Bruney has done many good things for the underprivileged, visits to hospitalas, etc. It may seem odd, but he is one of my favorite Yankees.
4. Great choice of music, Pete. Be well and have a good life, my friend.
pete
is today your last day or tomorrow??
do you have another blog yet or will you be starting one?
Jeff NJ
September 29th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
you know what, I don’t think there is any way Verlander can pitch until game 2 of the postseason, if he pitches in a meaningful game Sunday. Either that or skip him for an 8 day break if that game is meaningless. I think we could have a mis-match day one with Sabathia vs. ?
If there were a playoff for the Central Division and Verlander had to pitch in it,then the Yankees could possiblt see Edwin Jackson on Wednesday.Jackson pitches on Friday and Wednesday would be his next day to pitch.
hey Pete, long time listener, first time caller. Francesa was better when you partnered with him.
Good luck in Boston! Thanks for all of the good work!
Joe from Long Island,
It must have been one long day at work for you! lol
Pete -
One last time, I want to wish you success and contentment as you move forward. Our loss is Boston’s gain. I hope you’ll give us a head’s up when your on one of the various media outlets that have been airing your commentary.
Godspeed.
You’ll be missed.
Pete, here’s an Irish Blessing:
May those that love us, love us.
And those that don’t love us,
May God turn their hearts.
And if He doesn’t turn their hearts,
May He turn their ankles
So we will know them by their limping.
Take care..
Jeff: I’m not quite sure how I’m supposed to respond to that… o-o
My friends response to the Chuck Knoblach thing: “he’s obviously angry because no one wants to have sex with chuck knoblach”
Bonus pts if you get the reference….
Just kidding Rebecca, wanted to see if you were paying attention.
You have to wonder that if the Tigers and Twins ended up having to play a 1 game playoff, would the Yankees decide on the schedule with 2 days off to take advantage of the opponents wearyness?
Pete –
Best of luck in the land of Legal Seafood.
If Angel Berroa ever signs with the Red Sox, you’ll be able to re-cycle your old Lohud jokes and no one will ever know.
“Angel Berroa is so old, when he was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick.”
(courtesy of Oh God himself – George Burns)
Why is it that Molina always, “just happens” to be catching with AJ on the mound?
Look for bottom part of Yanks lineup to cause major damage tonight
If Knoblauch threw a baseball at her instead of laying his hands on her – which is atrocious – she probably would’ve been fine.
Chad, welcome! am excited to get your views on the up & comings . Pete, we hardly knew ye…best wishes up in the Nation, you will be missed but have fun..you deserve it..
Just read the Yahoo Sports piece on Arod and co. visiting a school in the Bronx yesterday. Nice story.
Then I made the mistake of reading the comments. The Yankee haters and Sox trolls are a tired act. They really are.
welcome aboard chad
chad is a nice fit for this blog
this blog should keep rolling nicely
Wow, Tom – are you kidding? I hope they throw away the key…….just terrible
Stevie and L to the 2nd- those are both disgusting comments, especially Stevie’s. You’re sick.
Imagine if the Royals had gambled on Porcello in the 2007 draft?
Greinke and Porcello for the next 5-6 years would have put KC back into the mix.
The draft system is broken.
Odd that Joe seems to be making Molina AJ’s personal catcher….it’s a bad idea. First off, AJ had a brilliant stretch this season with Jorge behind the plate. Why Molina? Why not Jorge tonight and Molina tomorrow? Secondly, AJ and Jorge need to get back on the same page as they haven’t been battery mates for a few weeks now.
GB, thanks for the info. Disgusting.
If Knoblauch threw a baseball at her instead of laying his hands on her – which is atrocious – she probably would’ve been fine.
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if he threw a ball at her, it would more likely have hit an unsuspecting bystander wide right of the target.
KC’s starter, is this Lash?
Thanks Pete for all of your hard work on the blog. You are a good writer and perhaps the best Baseball blogger, ever. You will be missed.
I hope Chad posts as often as Pete. If so, and if his sense of humor is not too much worse than Pete’s, he will do a great job.
betsy – take it easy. Did you read what I wrote? I said laying hands on her is atrocious.
Apologize if you didn’t get the errant throw joke in there.
Pete, I’m a frequent reader and video chat contributor. We never got a chance to meet and you know nothing about me outside of being a yankee fan, but through the blog I feel like I’ve gotten to know you well and consider you a friend of sorts. I was definitely mad when I read the news about your departure for Boston and I’m still not completely over it, but you definitely have the right to do whatever you want, personally and professionally. We will all definitely feel the loss after today, but I’m confident Chad will be a great replacement. Family is important to me too, so I can understand why being closer to them was an attractive offer. Good luck in Boston, but dont forget where you came from!!
-Danny from Brooklyn
Good luck in boston pete. U have made reading a blog while watching a game completey normal for me.. Amazing writing and wit.. Thanks for all the laughs
Annual bowl game to be played at Yankee Stadium- http://blogs.courant.com/uconn.....12-ha.html
“Odd that Joe seems to be making Molina AJ’s personal catcher….it’s a bad idea. First off, AJ had a brilliant stretch this season with Jorge behind the plate. Why Molina? Why not Jorge tonight and Molina tomorrow? Secondly, AJ and Jorge need to get back on the same page as they haven’t been battery mates for a few weeks now.”
Betsy,
Maybe because Girardi is trying to ease Posada back into action like DHing last night, a day off, catching the next game and another day off.
It would be great if Chad Jennings can finally get registration on this board such as he had in Scranton.
It would go a long way to getting sane baseball posting and discourage trolls / goofs once they’ve been banned. Humorous posting is great but too many get out of touch for what this board is supposed to be about …. Yankee baseball.
The large amount of posts have proved absolutely nothing if a vast amount of them have no significance to the thread at hand.
Drive 4-5 –
You have no idea! lol. But it was well worth it.
I’m still hoping to regain my Saturday partial season plan for next year.
regarding play off roster: I just hope MLB leaves Joe West and that other clown that muffed that call on Jeter and threw A-Rod out of the game a few weeks ago OFF the MLB playoff roster or at least keeps them far away from the Yankees
Pete, is this your last day?
This should be an easy win.
Posada’s neck may also not be 100% yet. He hasn’t been behind the mound in a while. Girardi did say he wants to try to keep him in the line up though so his bat does not go cold, which is why he DHed yesterday
Good luck in Boston, Pete.
I hope that Leyland destroys Verlander’s arm tonight. Leave in the game for 8 innings 130 pitches. The Twins need to take it to the Tigers tonight.
Bye Pete…welcome to Boston!
this blog became the best blog on the planet with no registration
it polices itself with a nudge here & there
dont chane a thing
What happened to the going away party for Pete???
I’m against blog facism.
(this is not a dig at Erica)
Jeremy
September 29th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
I hope that Leyland destroys Verlander’s arm tonight. Leave in the game for 8 innings 130 pitches. The Twins need to take it to the Tigers tonight.
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That is what I am hoping for. Have the tigers and twins come down to the last day of the season and force the managers to burn out there players in order just to get into the postseason.
Alan
Your suggestion is the first sign of the decline of this blog. Pete policed the blog very well;it never got out of control.
Your registration idea, like all restrictive ones, seems to make sense but would cut readership and commentary drastically.
Why would you want their arms burnt? Not only would I rather beat the worlds best teams at their strongest, but the Yankees in fact do have that kind of team this year. If the Tigers are all mangled up, they can say “what if” and so on and so forth.
I want to beat their best, with our best. I enjoy seeing all out brawls rather than one team just laying down for the other.
Some just don’t get what makes this place so special.
Craw, good point……..
Vrsce,
I’m not registered, and take it from me, you are 100% correct. You are looking at all aspects of his “idea” and I don’t believe he was doing the same.
hasta la bye bye Pete. You’ve more than we could ask for. They’re lucky in that other city.
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)
September 29th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
I’m against blog facism.
(this is not a dig at Erica)
*****
Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuure
Just remember-
To go Gestapo or not go Gestapo. That is the question
Btw- my apologies in advance if I get delusional/and or silly. I am still at work with no hope at all of leaving any time soon
Gazpacho?
Borscht?
The invulnerable Verlander has lost his last two starts versus the Twins.
He lost on 9/19, 2-6.
He lost on 8/8, 0-11, at home.
Chlodnik
Erica
You mean you usual self.
“We’re still going out, trying to win games,” Johnny Damon was saying before the Yankees defeated the Royals, 8-2, Monday night. “We still have a lot to accomplish. And I walk into a free agent market. The more numbers, the better.”
http://www.nydailynews.com/spo.....z0SXJwqeSh
lol I love that quote
Vichysoisse
Twins starting Geoff Sarnataro tomorrow. Never heard of him.
Tarator
This is just really good news abut Chad Jennings! Some of the best news I’ve had all week!
The Twins need to use the Yankee strategy of driving up pitch count early and often so the Tiger bullpen gets a steady stream to the mound.
Verlander is forced to throw strikes tonight and the Twins are aware of it.
MaineYankee
September 29th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Erica
You mean you usual self.
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Well, basically. But now I have an excuse.
So does anyone know what the secret pre-game ceremony Suzyn was going on and on about is?
Robinson Cano with a day off!
I really don’t care about the Yankees beating a team at their best in October. I just want them to win series and win the World Series. If the Tigers/Twins or Red Sox are weak and we beat them so what. A win is a win.
Adam
September 29th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
So does anyone know what the secret pre-game ceremony Suzyn was going on and on about is?
Pete’s Farewell address of course
DJ, Melk, MO? what up?
Charity related?
Laughing at waldman:
“Jeter thinks its a ceremony for Mariano, Mariano thinks its for Jeter, and Melky has no idea about any of it.”
Knoblauch reportedly threw his wife – right over the first baseman’s head.
What is Yes saying?
melky for the cycle, mo for 500 saves, and jeter for his hit.
The Twins need to drive his pitch count up because Leyland will keep in the game for 125-130 pitches. He knows this game is do or die for the Tigers. And the funny thing is that the Twins have owned him through his career. Duensing for the Twins tonight has been dominant, and he shut down the Tigers the last time he faced them.
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing) September 29th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Adam
September 29th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
So does anyone know what the secret pre-game ceremony Suzyn was going on and on about is?
Pete’s Farewell address of course
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But he’s not a real Yankee.
Melk -cycle
Mo -500th save
Jeter well you know
In attendance for the ceremony:
Tino, Tim Raines, Gene Michael, Dave Winfield, Reggie.
Mariano’s gonna get a ring.
just something to think about…when you see girardi resting/not resting players for the next 5 games…just keep in mind that there are 2 off days after the seasons ends before the oct 7 series begins….these guys need to play more often than they sit
The Yankees are having presentation on the pre game now.
Tim Raines -always liked him
let’s hope this rings will soon turn into World Series rings.
Kinda cool that Raines is there.
I’m gonna puke
Awww. I just noticed that the Peter Abraham tagline under the blog has gone.
*sniff*
Great news about Chad Jennings, but still not quite believing this is Pete’s last day with us.
What the hell is going on here? Did Jeter retire?
Derek is soo overwhelmed that he’s recieving so many gifts.
Tom.
it seems like it, LOL.
Whatever happened to SJ44 and CB?
Iron bat
where’s the Bronze Bat?!
Uncle, do you think they’ll give Jeter the Bronze Gerhig Bat?
This is like getting Christmas gifts and having Michael Kay announce each gift to the world.
I dig Raines too, Uncle E.
Wish I could be seeing this pregame show.
Jeter gets all the gifts while Melky gets a couple of rings.
Tom in N.J.
September 29th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Uncle, do you think they’ll give Jeter the Bronze Gerhig Bat?
I wish. They should and he should immeadiatly give it backand say it belongs to the fans/yanks etc on the flagpole.
I don’t know where the Gehrig bat is
Steiner skeeevs me.
Bernie!
Listening to this on the radio.
Man, I wish I was DVRing it
Erica they will replay it. No fear.
This is Steiner trying to get rid of some of the OYS stuff they couldn’t sell.
Was that Hal’s siste or wife and I’m not talking about Jennifer.
did the Mets give that mound?
Rubber I should say
They keep forgetting to mention Mo’s RBI that night
Used rubber?
hmm where’s Hank? I found that odd that Hank isn’t there.
Ed – campaigning for Josh Willingham (it worked for Gaudin)
September 29th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
hmm where’s Hank? I found that odd that Hank isn’t there.
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I just had that same thought
Yogi!
Just wondering if any of Mo’s kids can pitch???
Where is SJ44?
Todd September 29th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Just wondering if any of Mo’s kids can pitch???
The oldest boy is
Posada have a sprained tongue?
Oh God, Andy realy is a home-spun southern boy.
Hank’s not really not part of the org. He’s back on the farm with his horses.
andy’s favorite word= yall
Andy Pettitte’s accent is adorible. Y’all
Andy – YallYallYallYallYallYallYallYallYallYallYallYallYall
Mo wanted to cry, you could see it in his eyes.
Posada speaks!
longtime…didn’t you know that SJ is really Pete.
Carl………….The kid looks great in a Yankee uniform, and I bet his Dad can teach him a few things!
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)
September 29th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Posada have a sprained tongue?
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No. Y’all too impatient
nice job guys Andy/Jorge
i feel like im at a funeral…but for some reason im enjoying it…sounds wrong
Freddie Guzman going to speak?
Andy is funny with ya’all
So who’s gonna accept the World Series Trophy, after the final game — Hal?
Before we know it, they’ll be retired and in the past, and we’ll be telling generations to come about guys like Jeter and Mo.
You wonder if the players had any idea this was going to happen.
wish i could see all this. think a video of this pre-game will be posted soon somewhere? if you know one please let me know.
Tom in N.J.
September 29th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
This is Steiner trying to get rid of some of the OYS stuff they couldn’t sell.
Pfffftt! I would have gladly have them back that truck up to my garage. All they had to do was ask.
Let’s win this game y’all
RalphieD (OPPC)
September 29th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
i feel like im at a funeral…but for some reason im enjoying it…sounds wrong
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Because that was the best possible ceremony to honor those guys. Y’all get to lavish them with praise without them actually going anywhere!!!!
Jeter has been a great Yankee , but there really has never been anyone else like Mo……
NOBODY does ceremony and tradition like the New York Yankees.
That was beautiful. In a business that can be oh so cynical and “just business”, that was beautiful.
Years from now, people will say “I used to go the Yankee Stadium and watch Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera play ball.” Derek and Mo will be like Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle.
stuff like that…ya’all
Just a thought I had.
When Jeter came to the Yankees, they had 22 WS wins. The goal this year is #27. The hits recognized is 2722.
How cool is that? Maybe numerology will help make #27 a reality this year.
they shoulda done this while the red sox were still in town.
Bob Lorenz said that Jeter may need to add another wing for all of the stuff he received tonight…doesn’t he know that DJ is in the process of building a 36,000 sq ft home in Tampa?
“Todd September 29th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Andy is funny with ya’all”
Only up here, back home it would sound funny if he didn’t say Y’all.
That was such a wonderful moment! Way to go Jeter and Mo! And a good job with the speeches
I know I’ve said this before, but since today’s your last day, I’ll repeat it one more time: Thanks for a tremendous blog, Pete. Good luck to you and you’ll be missed.
Lets go Yankees!
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen Jeter look nervous like tonight.
Was kinda funny. He seemed like he didn’t know how to act.
Abdababdaserser
September 29th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Just a thought I had.
When Jeter came to the Yankees, they had 22 WS wins. The goal this year is #27. The hits recognized is 2722.
How cool is that? Maybe numerology will help make #27 a reality this year.
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AND I hosted 27 games of GTLU!!!
Coincedence????
Grrr–
Y’all I just noticed the only people in my office are me and the cleaning crew
I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankees fan!
Will Pete be at the Fens when they thaw out Ted?
Erica, where you work?
Erica – always OPPC September 29th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Andy Pettitte’s accent is adorible. Y’all
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I was dying ( in a good way) during his whole speech. He’s so lovable.
“MaineYankee September 29th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen Jeter look nervous like tonight.
Was kinda funny. He seemed like he didn’t know how to act.”
I think its called humility. He always downplays his role and stats.
Eric-
http://auction.steinersports.c.....=107848006
Cone works one game and then Flaherty, aka the worst announcer YES employs, is here again???? UGH
Erica,
We need a clean Erica. Have them spruce you up.
man it sure got chilly.
Just two weeks ago, it was 75 degrees.
Ed – campaigning for Josh Willingham (it worked for Gaudin)
September 29th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Erica, where you work?
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On Long Island. I am an accountant and 10/15 is a massive deadline. I should be fine if I survive this week though
m
September 29th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Erica,
We need a clean Erica. Have them spruce you up.
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I was considering asking one of these dudes vacuuming around my feet to follow me home
“So who’s gonna accept the World Series Trophy, after the final game — Hal?”
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Assuming they’re fortunate enough to win the World Series this year, I would think Hal would accept the trophy…but part of me hopes that The Boss will be in there to take part in the festivities. It would feel really weird to have a World Series where George Steinbrenner isn’t there to hold the trophy while crying like a baby.
I think the Steinbrenner family is heavily involved in the the team.
great inning
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing) September 29th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Will Pete be at the Fens when they thaw out Ted?
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That’s still funny. They froze the “splendid splinter”. hahahahahhahahahahahhaha
Whatever for?
miguel angel sano signs with the twins
What the Buccholz….
He is getting beat up tonight
With 15 more strikeouts in his two starts, Burnett and Sabathia could become the first pair of Yankee pitchers to ever have 200 strikeouts in the same season.
Suzyn’s brilliant analysis on why KC’s draft picks haven’t panned out: “Well, you either get better, get worse, or stay the same.”
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“I was considering asking one of these dudes vacuuming around my feet to follow me home”
there several jokes here, I will resist.
Erica – always OPPC September 29th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
What the Buccholz….
He is getting beat up tonight
Hes playing Rope a dope tonight
Man, I’ve lived in the midwest/south for almost 30 years and from the looks of your posts, Andy just “y’all” more than I have in my lifetime.
Wolf In Pinstripes
September 29th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Man, I’ve lived in the midwest/south for almost 30 years and from the looks of your posts, Andy just “y’all” more than I have in my lifetime.
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We don’t get many “y’all’s” in these parts
I am goign to try to bring it to New York. It’s catchy y’all
GB, that shouldnt be hard for Burnett tonight. it’s the Royals, they have no patience.
These guys better get it tigether out there. They look lifeless, like they don’t care. The Royals aren’t going to roll over for them like they do for the Red sox.
I feel better that I was the first to say it.
BWHWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Boston has strategically allowed Toronto to take a 3-0 lead in the first.
If the ‘Roid Sox lose, they’ll have to stay in their 1912 locker room until 1:00 AM to see if Texas loses in Anaheim, before they can back into the playoffs.
HA! now it’s 4-zip and still in the top of the first.
Wolf In Pinstripes
September 29th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Man, I’ve lived in the midwest/south for almost 30 years and from the looks of your posts, Andy just “y’all” more than I have in my lifetime.
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To paraphrase Dizzy Dean: “There’s a lot of folks out there that ain’t sayin’ ya’ll (ain’t) that ain’t eatin’.”
“I was considering asking one of these dudes vacuuming around my feet to follow me home”
Harassment in the workplace is discouraged.
you all know why the sox are losing right?
theyre playing “their B lineup”
espn (colin cowherd esp.) makes me sick
If I could have a PB.. Andy Pettitte would be it, lol.
Erica You STILL haven’t vacuumed?! for shame.
Sterling alert-
“You just can’t predict baseball”
(Re: Pittsburgh beating the Dodgers)
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)
September 29th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Erica You STILL haven’t vacuumed?! for shame.
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Was there an offer in there?
(hanging my head in shame)
AJ cant get the breaking ball over
Bobby Valentine called Cowherd from Japan today. Nothing but nice things to say about the Yankees and especially Jeter. Talk about a man crush.
# Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing September 29th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
If I could have a PB.. Andy Pettitte would be it, lol.
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You might have to fight me for him
September 29th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Hey Pete,
Did you hear that Bruce is playing full albums at each of the 5 Giant’s Stadium shows? Either Darkness on the Edge of Town, Born to Run or Born in the USA.
I picked up tickets today for this Friday (Darkness).
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I’ll be at all 3 shows! i’m also looking forward to friday most, but can’t wait to hear downbound train on saturday!
Wouldn’t it be a pip if Boston loses tonight, and Texas wins? And again tomorrow night?
If there’s a WC tie, do they play a one-game playoff?
Joe from Long Island September 29th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Wouldn’t it be a pip if Boston loses tonight, and Texas wins? And again tomorrow night?
If there’s a WC tie, do they play a one-game playoff?
No
Texas won the head to head series
“Erica – always OPPC September 29th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
What the Buccholz….
He is getting beat up tonight
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Can’t be, Buchholz is a stud. I know because Gammons and his nESPeeN buddies told me that.
Their rotation is solid, no worries a’tall. (Channeling my inner Andy there).
“If there’s a WC tie, do they play a one-game playoff?”
No, there are a bunch of tiebreakers first.
Joe from Long Island
September 29th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Wouldn’t it be a pip if Boston loses tonight, and Texas wins? And again tomorrow night?
If there’s a WC tie, do they play a one-game playoff?
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Yes- it happened in the NL two years ago between the Rockies and Padres. It was an amazing game too
lol at the fake umps in the front row at fenway
I think a WC win by the Redsox is inevitable at this point. So if it has to happen, I hope the Rangers lose and while the Redsox are answering questions about Buchholz sucking ass they find out they won by default. Fun.
the twins and white sox played one last year
How stupid is Michael Kay? Alex already had an on field celebration, and now he is wondering if he will get treated like that? Really?
Maybe its just that he is happy to see these recognitions going to his fellow soon to be champion team mates.
It’s a playoff. The only time you go to the season series winner is to determine the division winner and wild card between two teams in the same division.
Happened to the Yankees/Sox a few years ago.
Jeter knew the math and the results before anyone else.
Sorry I stand corrected.
Given the meaninglessness of the remaining games the Yanks could lose them all. They do, however, have a chance to have one of the better teams in Yankee history.
The Yanks have won 100 or more games 19 times in their history. Amazingly, 9 of those were during the 154 game era.
If they win only two more of the remaining games they will be a top ten Yankee team. If they win the remainder of their games they would tie the 1939 team for 5th most wins.
To the moron who is impersonating Miggs:
1. Stop impersonating people.
2. Stop pretending you know anything about how I got my job. You don’t have a blessed solitary clue. You couldn’t find your way down a one-way street when it comes to that subject.
AJ looks sharp.
m
Only in the division? Thanks for clearing that up.
I agree that it is very unlikely that Texas would go that well and the Saux that poorly for them not to close it out.
It would be a damper on the Saux to get the WC by backing in, especially with this current losing streak going, even though they are “resting” their players.
Jete you have to handle that
Jete with a rare mistake there… AJ should recover though
Heh NYY626, we could share. Mine was only *if* I could have one.. it would be him. So its more theoretical, lol.
Baseball causes me to procrastinate a LOT of my housework.
housework and studying…. sloppy inning….
Angel -
Laundry and baseball seem to go well together for me.
(Just finished folding a basketful!)
defense letting AJ down this inning..
It’s gonna be a long night in beantown, Blue Jays up 5-1 in 2nd.
Happy final Yankees game, Pete. See you in the ALCS!!!
Hey y’all. Lovely ceremony. Nice to see that the Sux are once again losing, for all the good it does. Boy you talk about backing all the way into the postseason.
SJ isn’t around because he doesn’t want to admit he totally messed up when he told me there was no way Gaudin would be on the postseason roster.
It’s okay SJ. We can’t all be right all the time!
Erica, I am not on your postseason roster chart but I am putting my vote in for only one person – Chad Gaudin! I was able to search back to the posts where I counseled patience about Gaudin and even said I had a feeling he’d be on the postseason roster! SJ told me he was not going to be there. Now he may have had a good rationale in terms of the others he thought would be there instead. And anyway, we’re not sure yet. But I still vote Gaudin.
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Pete, I actually ducked out all day because I didn’t want to confront this moment. I think the world of Sam and I hear nothing but good about Chad; but you have been our heart and soul. My joy this season has been in hanging out here, going back and forth with posters here, and even with you. Some people accused you of letting me hang around because it got the blog more hits – but both you and I know that no amount of hits could justify the aggravation my presence caused you throughout the season. I really appreciate that you hung with me.
I am not Irish but I really loved what Jeff in NJ posted for you, and I’ve always loved this Irish blessing:
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
I wish you nothing but happiness and good fortune in your new job.
God bless.
red sox still have a chance for an epic collapse
Hard to put this inning on Burnett. He’s already gotten 4 outs.
that was a heck of a pitch to Butler. That kid is a good hitter.
OK Angel, I’m pretty easy going so we can share
I dont really care about this game, but it would be nice to get AJ his 100th win…
Okay. I am offically useless to be here since I can’t see straight. And as if it cant get worse- they just turned the lights out on me……
And I have to food shop still ARGH!
Catch y’all later
Oh great Detroit just scored some more.
butler is legit, he could hit 30-35 hrs he just hits a million doubles
green actually he has gotten 5. The pick off, than the ball that went to Alex.
Just finished dinner – how’s AJ looking? I see that he’s given up a run, but it sounds like the D was pretty bad behind him. Eh, as long as he’s pitching well…….I would love to see him continue his strong pitching into the post-season.
Also, why was there a ceremony before the game?
Excellent idea, Doreen. Unfortunately my laundry is very rudely downstairs in the basement..Oh well I have to bring it upstairs anyway. All the rooms where tvs are, are immaculate. Its the rooms that don’t have TVS so I can do things while I watch that are being neglected by my baseball-induced procrastinations, lol.
I’d still rather play Detroit …. they’re cold & the Twins are hot. A team with momentum is scarier than a team trying to hold on.
gotta take that walk brett..
Molina with the jeter like swing
There’s something both very wrong and very right that Pete has to chastise a meathead on his last night. You’re busting it down the line in your last at-bat. Good hustle, buddy.
The Sox looked to be going into the playoff slumping.
At nesn.com game thread,ast game commenter says,
“This is the final day when the Sawx are going to be able to back into anything.Starting next week,they’ll have to do it all by themselves,and they won’t be playing against the Orioles,Toronto,or the Royals.They’ll be playing against teams far better than they are,first round and out.They better make some big deals in the offseason,BECAUSE THE YANKEES HAVE STARTED ANOTHER DYNASTY.” lol!
This is written while the team is trying to get to postseason.
I just don’t want to face Verlander. That’s why I am praying that the Twins can force a one game playoff.
Yanks are in a hurry to get to that dinner tonight.
twins and tigers series should be renamed, winner gets to lose to the Yankees in the first round
lol at the blue jays sitting on Clays change up
I just don’t want the chance to lose to Pavano.
as much as everyone would love to see an “epic collapse” by the sox face facts, they would have to lose every game and the rangers would have to win every game. You have a better chance getting attacked by a great white in a lake than that happening.
WEEI broadcasters have a little too much bravado for people representing a team that sucks. KC takes two games, Yanks sweep them, they are on their way to losing the second at home to Toronto, and today the broadcasters were chastising Yankee fans who called in and had the nerve to feel confident. Thankfully for them, some little whimp called in and indicated that he was nervous about some of the Yankee players, and they congratulated him for being “rational.” What pompous idiots. Oh, and Lou Merloni did a dissertation on how it was all about Terry resting his regulars and not worrying about beating the Yankees.
I wanted to drop kick the whole bunch into the fenway bathrooms and hold their heads in the toilets until they cried Yankee!
M I L A R is making red slops pay for trading him.Another HR
6-2 TOR
3-0 DET
Is there anywhere we can see the pregame ceremony for Jeter, Mo, and Melky? I watch on mlb.tv and, of course, we did not get to see that.
Laptops has yielded 4 homers in the bandbox, though the first three innings. Talk about being exposed.
“as much as everyone would love to see an “epic collapse” by the sox face facts, they would have to lose every game and the rangers would have to win every game. You have a better chance getting attacked by a great white in a lake than that happening.”
Unfortunately as good as Texas was this season, it appears their pitchers tired out at the end of the season. They don’t have the experience with pitching staffs that some other teams do since they have been a team known for offense for quite a while. Having a lot of quality pitching is pretty new to them, at least in terms of recent history.
too bad if Boston does hold on and make the playoffs, they won’t be around long if they keep playing this way. and they certainly won’t advance past a Yankee team that is better in EVERY SINGLE FACET.
smile, I don’t they have what it takes to beat the Angels either, at this point.
Pete, whens your last posting? Good luck and thanks for the info over the last two years.regards
The beauty is the Sox game will end about 10 PM. Then they have to sit in their miserable lockerroom all night, hoping Texas loses on the west coast, so they can pop the bottles at 1 in the morning.
Stevie September 29th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Laptops has yielded 4 homers in the bandbox, though the first three innings. Talk about being exposed.
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So far between yesterday and today. 5 hr yesterday, and 4 today. Yet no one talks about that bandbox.
detroit wins again
Good luck in the hub Pete.
I’m glad they showed the ceremony on YES. I think my favorite part was seeing Mo’s youngest kid. He was loving the whole thing, especially when he got the ring at the end. I think he is going to win show and tell in school tomorrow.
buchholz getting pounded
I just want to thank you Pete for making my last 2 years following the Yanks so great. Good luck
trisha i don’t either, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they did get past the Angels… they have owned them in the recent past in the playoffs… all depends on Beckett and Lester probably
If Teixiera went the other way more left handed, he would be a .300+ hitter.
good point about the potential delayed celebration. I’m wondering if they would actually sit around watching that game for 3 hours assuming they lose tonight. Does a team really clinch if they’re all home in bed worrying about their late season slide?;)
This Lerew has the reflexes of a cat.
I hate him.
That was a Mitre like throw to second – 2B made a nice pick, looked like he might have come off the bag early
Lerew is sneaky, he’s got a good changeup, locates pretty well, he has the Yanks a little off balance…. i think we’ll break through at some point though
what’s up with this lineup – why can’t they score off this bum.
this is the B team we have out there right now
Another grand slam please
Good Luck Pete and thanks for all you do. I have really enjoyed your insight. Thanks. You will be missed.
Pete,
Just wanted to thank you for all the great work you’ve done covering the Yankees. Your clubhouse-insider tidbits were always my favorite part of this blog. Good luck in Beantown (yuck)!
Thanks Pete.
Have a good time all the time.
Kinks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOpIfbneeHg
Bruce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daOpxrCMf7k
Zevon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhRRWwH3Fro
“The eternal baseball blogger, still wandering through the night….”
Should have had Cano pinch hitting for Swisher.
getting close now… the sign on the door has changed.
“A YANKEES BLOG BY SAM BORDEN, CHAD JENNINGS AND THE STAFF OF THE JOURNAL NEWS”
Bad luck for Swish…:-(
It takes 3 people to replace Peter.
Trevor (Super Mario)
September 29th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
If Teixiera went the other way more left handed, he would be a .300+ hitter.
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Yeah, the bum is only hitting .295 this year and .290 in his career. Why are they paying him to hit homers?
Betsy–I’m not sure if anyone answered your question…the pregame ceremony was for jeter’s hits record, mo’s 500th save, and melky hitting for the cycle vs. the White Sox…
It is true that when Chad was asked what he’ll miss most about Scranton – he said “the Kei Igawa statue”?
Thanks, Val! How does AJ look so far? I’m sort of flipping back and forth, but I’m watching a movie and not really paying attention. I see that the Yankees have their hitting shoes on against this pitcher who I’ve never even heard of, lol.
A run or two would be nice, guys. Thanks in advance.
Betsy–no problem. AJ is good so far…missing the location a little but otherwise ok. Did you see Swisher’s flyout?
It is true that when Chad was asked what he’ll miss most about Scranton
Hangin with Bob Vance of Vance Refridgeration
there is no way Larew makes it through the 3rd time in the order without getting pounded, a mediocre fastball and a change isn’t enough to get good hitters out for a whole game, that’s why he’s essentially a career minor leaguer.
if Gardner gets on it’s a tie game at least
I hope AJ doesn’t get saddled with a 1-0 loss, lol. Val, no – I admit that since the clinching I don’t feel the urgency to watch every pitch. They still should be hitting this guy, but oh well……. I’ll bet AJ feels good to get back on the mound after all the uncertainty with his father…..
blah
Betsy–I understand what you mean…the yanks are already in the playoffs lol. Swisher had a chance to do some damage and he flew out to right field (i think
). I also hope AJ can win this game…he deserves it for his great pitching this year.
relax. the Yanks don’t have their best AAA line-up out there tonight. This is expected. Those guys can’t play everyday.
Betsy funny you should talk about not feeling the need to watch every pitch. I am doing something entirely unusual for me. I am watching one of those continuous reality shows. It started early this afternoon and probably ends at 10. And it’s on a topic I couldn’t care less about – cooking. It’s called Top Chef or something, and I am thinking it is from last season.
I have a feeling that this is my way of dealing with Pete leaving. I kind of can’t bring myself to watch baseball tonight because it feels a bit funereal to me.
We all deal with things differently, and I guess this is my way of dealing.
Sorry for jumping in late….but just read the news about Chad taking over..WOW!!! Awesome news!!!! GO YANKS!!!!
Tom in NJ – you said a mouthful there.
No pun intended I guess!
Does anyone else think it’s funny that the AAA yankees beat KC 8-2 yesterday, and the regulars are losing? lol
on a sad note today, ex-Yankee Chuck Knoblauch’s wife accused him of hitting her in the face and choking her…. i certainly remember him from those great 90s teams, I also met him through playing baseball in the Houston area… disappointed to hear that today
Buchholz gives up another HR. I guess more rope-a-dope.
just read about knoblauch…so sad…
Beckett is MESSED up!!
He just said on NESN that this morning he had THREE cortisone shots in his back!!
TOR 7-2
DET 5-1
you know it’s a slow game when yes is showing two kids hitting each other with foam fingers in the rotunda …..
“Buchholz gives up another HR. I guess more rope-a-dope.”
All part of the plan to not tax the regulars too much, even those that get into games…
What happened to him, Valerie?
Beckett is MESSED up!!
He just said on NESN that this morning he had THREE cortisone shots in his back!!
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Yikes.
lol that clip of that kid bashing the other one with the finger was pretty funny i thought
if only texas could win outright :/
Come on Leyland make Verlander pitch a complete game. Wear out his arm.
this guy is dealing.
tex
yanks_fan–somebody just posted something about him getting arrested for trying to choke his wife…here’s a link:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....id=4516486
btw, yay TEX!
39!!
All Right Marky!
Tex!! Ok score one more so AJ can sit down
I’ll take it.
Cue incessant whining.
You’re on the mark, Teixeira.
Tex with a Yankee Stadium homer!! I will take it all day
three cortisone shots in the back???
It must be only a quad injury, relax.
Another score would be nice. AJ deserves a win.
“# trisha – OPPC lifetime member and a believer in Ortiz karma September 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
“Buchholz gives up another HR. I guess more rope-a-dope.”
All part of the plan to not tax the regulars too much, even those that get into games…”
Yeah, don’t want to wear out the outfielders with having to catch fly balls. lol
It be hooves the Yankees to score some runs for AJ….
Stevie
September 29th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Beckett is MESSED up!!
He just said on NESN that this morning he had THREE cortisone shots in his back!!
Shaughnessy will write that it is more rope-a-dope in the Globe tomorrow.
TEXXX!!
lol @ selling that catch, c’mon rook
Come on Anderson, that was a pathetic attempt to sell a catch. It bounced more than a foot in front of him.
anyone remember the MT interviews when he was struggling early in the year?
he kept saying look at my numbers at the end of the year and judge me. – Well done Tex.
I want no part of Verlander in October…
Please win the division, Twins. I’ll take my chances with that bum Pavano (despite how he pitched against us this yr)
“He just said on NESN that this morning he had THREE cortisone shots in his back!! ”
be ready for the bloody back, bloody knee and bloody parole officer
Getting too many cortisone shots can do damage. Not only for the masking of pain, but it causes other problems with muscles, tendons, joints, bones.
Maybe what Buckett should do is lose the gut, which isn’t helping his back.
FranComa is a joke.
In yesterday’s press conference he said Beckett’s back would loosen up with a “hot shower” and that he could have pitched if he wanted to, by they decided why bother under the circumstances (wild card in hand). And less than 12 hours later Beckett receives THREE cortisone shots.
Verlander is so good, damn
Throwing upper 90s all night and snapping that hook.
Really hope Leyland burns him out before we face him.
good article on cnnsi.com about the Yankees ALDS opponents-
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....ml?eref=T1
Verlander has been abused down the stretch. He’ll be absolutely gassed by the time he gets to Yankee stadium. I’m confident the Yankees can muster up enough runs against him with Sabathia or Burnett on the mound. This team can hit any pitcher in the game. Twins or Tigers, Yanks are fine either way. They aren’t worried.
I told you all to calm down on Buchholz, didn’t I?
I told you I want to see him face other teams besides the dormat Rays, Jays, and Os, and tonight, you are seeing him face a real offense.
Joba is better than him.
taking a breather…be back later.
So long, Pete. It was fun.
What a pity. The 11 pitch at bat to Teahen cost him a chance to finish the inning. He also needs 8 more strikeouts against Tampa to reach 200. Pitched a fine game tonight, though.
Manso, isn’t Buchholz facing the Jays?
I keep thinking about how the Red Sox keep putting Buchholz out as a possible trade candidate. If they kept him down int the minors, and keep looking to use him for another pitcher, doesn’t that say something about how they really think he will do?
Yeah isn’t Verlander pitching a new high in innings for his career. On the broadcast they said that Verlander throws about 120-130 pitches a start. I hope he is gassed up the time the playoffs start like CC was in 2007 and 2008.
PIECE OF GARBAGE
Uhhh what was that?
Is Coke taking fielding lessons for Mitre?
coke reallyyyyy screwed up this inning and AJ is on the hook for the L
I guess Coke really doesn’t want to be in the postseason.
Jeter is lucky he didn’t get spiked there…
Not looking too swift on the fielding there Coke. That’s two poor fielding problems from him.
Focus there boy.
If the tigers/twins are down to wire Verlander will have to pitch on Sunday, he potentially might have to pitch game 2 of DS because of the race.
Phil must still be hung over!
What a joke.
i am completely aware this game means nothing but i have been saying for months… postseason roster phil coke FAIL
Pete,
Thanks for everything while you’ve been covering the Yankees. You did a tremendous job and made my experience as a fan that much better. I can’t thank you enough and I wish you continued success moving forward. Very happ for you that you’ll be closer to your family. Nothing more imprtant than family and friends.
One favor though. When you start at the Globe, could you please start off with the following picture. Personally, I’d appreciate it a great deal.
http://isportsweb.com/wp-conte.....punked.jpg
THIS GUY IS A RETARD!!!!!!
“i am completely aware this game means nothing but i have been saying for months… postseason roster phil coke FAIL”
relax nature boy. He gave up a bunt single, and two come backers to the mound.
His arm is fine. His head is messed up.
what a spaz
Yep he’s still hungover.
Coke is completely lost
Boy is Coke a moron today. Did he party too much?
Three mental errors from him today.
Gotta feel for Burnett and for Coke, too. He’s completely brain locked on the field tonight.
Someone is going to be taking pitchers’ fielding practice tomorrow.
Pete,
You created the place to go for Yankees news. We’ll miss you. Best of luck in Boston. Hopefully you have a nice week covering the Red Sox as the Angels run all over Varitek and Martinez on the way to a Yankees-Angels LCS. Then let the hot stove begin!
THIS GUY IS A RETARD!!!!!!
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and we’re gonna give this guy a PS roster spot? I understand we need to because we need another lefty and Coke has been solid at times this year but that mental mistake is worrisome.
coke is having such a bad inning and the ball hasnt left the infield…well except when he threw it off jeters glove
coke is to nervous to be in hi level situations
Coke does not belong on the post season roster. He has been awful as of late, and this inning should be the icing on the cake.
He deserves the L, not AJ.
Whose pitching better at this point of the season, Marte or Coke?
Why is Girardi leaving him in there? You need to send the message strong and clear that bone headed work like that isn’t a good thing.
is AJ going to take a loss because of this?
A non pressure game and this Coke is flat….What would he do in the playoffs….
There will be no loss tonight.
Pel (a/k/a Bart Simpson, a/k/a O.J. Simpson)
September 29th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
THIS GUY IS A RETARD!!!!!!
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You and Nature Girl are all about style, aren’t you? Right down to the name extention.
Poor AJ – he has the worst luck. I know he had a really lousy stretch of baseball, but he should have more than 11 wins.
I don’t trust Phil Coke at all……..he hyperventilated trying to save a game in the regular season; what’s he going to do in the 7th inning of a playoff game?
I hope they can get those runs back. Yes. Runs, plural.
Coke making mental mistakes. He was pitching good but making mental mistakes.
two runs and the only hit went about 20 feet.
Sloppy inning just from one single player. Coke blew that inning. I wonder if AJ will rip him a new one in the clubhouse for doing that to his start. He should.
While Coke can be pretty bone headed sometimes like this inning, his arm is good enough to make the postseason roster. He’s more reliable than Marte as our lefty out of the pen. I’d say there’s about a zero percent chance he doesn’t make the playoff roster
Betsy
Even in that bad stretch, the Yanks didn’t score him any runs in games he could have won.
who cares about AJ’s win? as long as he pitched well that’s all that counts.
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)
September 29th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
There will be no loss tonight.
*****
You shall be right. I am going to jump in the shower now.
Let the losing stop!
If the Yankees lose this game the loss should go to Coke, not Burnett. Coke had THREE chances to field the ball and he made the wrong play all three times.
I’m all worried about this dummy’s pitching and it was his unbelievably horrible fielding that blew the lead.
Unless Coke is hurt, he’s on the PS roster. If it comes down to Coke and Marte, Coke will be there.
If this is what Coke does in a low pressure situation against the Royals with the season wrapped up. How could you trust him with runners on second and third 2 out 1 run lead?
Coke left his brain in the bullpen apparently… what the Heck was that crap?
I’m wondering if they should start putting in Hughes for 2ip at a time. To get him ready for the playoffs. Maybe start him off at an 1.1 then 1.2 then on Sunday 2 ip.
Carl, you’re right…but people see AJ with 11 wins and think he was bad this year and he was not. Still, if he pitches well in the post-season, no one will care.
Where was Robertson?
Repeat after me : Coke can not be trusted……
8-2 Toronto over Boston. Wow, rope-a-dope in full blown mode.
Coke or Marte?
Thanks, Coke. This board needed something to whine about.
Coke isn’t going anywhere. You need a lefty in the pen –
He pitched well – he just fielded his position terribly. It happens sometimes.
Pel (a/k/a Bart Simpson, a/k/a O.J. Simpson)
September 29th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I’m all worried about this dummy’s pitching and it was his unbelievably horrible fielding that blew the lead.
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Wake up, Chauncey. NYY didn’t have the lead.
wow swish made that look easy
Swish!
SWISH! Nothing but net!
On another note, how funny would it be if the Rangers lost tonight and the Sox had to celebrate their WC coming off a 5 game losing streak? That would be a bit awkward, no?
SWISHER THE QUICK PICKER UPPER!!!!!!!!!!!
Got one back. That throw to home is the difference. Excuse me. That non-throw to home.
Are all the runs against AJ earned? What about the first one? Poor guy…….
burnett pitched well wich is good
i like coke but it seems like he gets real nervous wich can be a problem
jeter is jeter because he is so relaxed
Coke always seems nervous to me. I would have no problem with Marte over him but that will never happen as Joe will be loyal like Torre. However, I don’t trust Coke in pressure situations.
>Wake up, Chauncey. NYY didn’t have the lead.
You’re right, Delilah. He didn’t blow the lead but he still blew. My bad.
Betsy, all the runs were earned. Except Coke’s.
“Where was Robertson?”
good question. If he doesn’t pitch tonight, you have to wonder if he’s really ok.
Uncle E-
Did that amaze you too???
you can’t use the comparison that if Coke makes awful mental mistakes against the Royals he’d be bad in high pressure playoff situations. plenty of relievers, even great ones like Rivera, have worse numbers in LOWER pressure situations. Like Rivera’s poor stats in non-save situation. sometimes if relief pitchers aren’t jacked up enough, say for instance Phil Coke tonight against the Royals with five games left in the season and the Yankees just clinched, so Phil didn’t have his head in the game tonight. So what? He’ll be focused when it counts. He’s shown enough so far this year.
DT – OPPC member (blood type – Positive)
September 29th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
“Where was Robertson?”
good question. If he doesn’t pitch tonight, you have to wonder if he’s really ok.
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Sterling said he was warming in the bullpen
C’mon. Coke has gotten big outs all year. Remember two days ago when he K’d Ortiz? Or any of the other times during the year when he did that in the clutch? Some people improve their memories.
His pitching wasn’t the problem there, it was the nerves and brain-lock. And not throwing to home plate was likely due to his deciding to just throw to first on the next comebacker.
Anybody remember when Detroit pitchers blew up with poor fielding against the Cards in the WS a couple of years ago? It happens.
The best make mechanical errors. The mental one was due to frustration and nerves, which can be fixed by practicing his fielding over and over and over….Better now than next week.
hmm what? the royals have their own Hughes? wow
I’m wondering why so many people trust Coke over Marte. If Marte is healthy, which he seems to be, he has so much more experience than Coke. He won a WS with the White Sox in ‘05 and was a closer with the Pirates, so he’s been in pressure situations before.
I like Coke and I think he deserves a playoff spot because he and Mo are the only ones in the bullpen who have been here from the beginning, but I don’t think there’s such a gap between him and Marte. Right now I trust them about equally.
They won’t even use Coke that much during the playoffs. It will be Rivera, Hughes, Aceves, Robeertson doing most of the work. Him and Marte will be used for lefty batters.
I still can’t believe Coke made 3 bonehead plays in that inning and handed the Royals 2 runs. It’s something you’d see in a Little League game…not in MLB.
sorry- Robertson.
It would be interesting to see the results of a poll on the question who can’t you stand more more? Phil Coke or Brian Bruney. Each does such a dismal inconsistent job that it’s hard to predict the clear winner. I’d have to bet on Bruney though. He is pretty consistently lousy, Coke at least sometimes comes through.
Texas might be facing a AAA lineup tonight now that the Angels have clinched.
thank you Erica.
now, quick – take a shower please. We need a comeback win.
Say the Sox lose?
Do they sit around and wait for the end of the west coast game?
Barhopping on Landowne street then back to the clubhouse at 2:00am?
How about a champagne brunch celebration tomorrow morning?
Great job by Jose there, fouling off pitches and then working the walk.
Erica – always OPPC
September 29th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Uncle E-
Did that amaze you too???
Swish? no.
Love this Pettitte quote from the ceremony earlier-
You guys haven’t changed from Day 1. Y’all deserve it,” Pettitte said. “Obviously, we are so proud of y’all. It has been a privilege and an honor to play alongside of y’all.”
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/ne.....;type=lgns
Bruney consistently lousy? I guess you weren’t watching Sunday when the Yanks clinched against Boston. Bruney got 5 straight outs in the 7th-8th innings; Coke got Ortiz for the last out of the 9th.
DT – OPPC member (blood type – Positive)
September 29th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
thank you Erica.
now, quick – take a shower please. We need a comeback win.
*****
No one pays attention to me!!!!!
See 9:16, exactly two minutes before Swishers home run
(Uncle E- you clearly missed it too)
M, you’re kidding…….so AJ’s line is 3 runs in 6 2/3 innings and it should have been 0. In the grand scheme of things, it doesn’t matter, but it’s still annoying. It’s also annoying that we had a strong lineup in there and they didn’t hit at all tonight. AJ could have gotten his 100th win tonight and instead he may get stuck with a loss thanks to Phil Coke…….who, I will say again, I do not want to see in any big spot. He’s not that good………and he can’t even make the basic plays.
Erica
New drinking game. One drink for every time Andy say Y’all. Or should we say any Yankee player for that matter. Swish types it on twitter, so that counts as well.
lol, gameday had that 3-0.
Joe from Long Island
His pitching wasn’t the problem there, it was the nerves and brain-lock. And not throwing to home plate was likely due to his deciding to just throw to first on the next comebacker.
Joe the guy is a professional making big bucks, I hope you don’t have a guy coming in late innings with the game on the line suffering from nerves and brain lock.
jennifer
September 29th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Erica
New drinking game. One drink for every time Andy say Y’all. Or should we say any Yankee player for that matter. Swish types it on twitter, so that counts as well.
*****
I feel that should be saved for the playoffs. It could take the edge off some of the nerves. But I am liking it
Errors like that obviously happen even in the big leagues, but Coke should be worried about his spot on the roster, even if its just to help get him focused.
That was all mental error on his part. While this game doesn’t mean a thing, other than giving AJ a chance to hone his stuff, you still do not want to see focus problems from a guy you are going to need in a possible tight spot.
m
September 29th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
lol, gameday had that 3-0.
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LOL. So did Sterling
No, 2 ER for AJ, 1 unearned run for Coke.
out?
coke has been very nervous and wild all year but it doesn’t get a lot of attention because the yankees seem to pull the game out when he does. i think he is highly capable but he spazzes out big time. remember the baltimore game when he threw 2 wild pitches with men on and jose bailed him out by getting brian roberts out at home? i just think marte is a better option at this point.
why didn’t guzman steal?????????????
Joe, nerves and brain lock don’t exactly make me feel better. If he’s nervous in a meaningless game against the Royals, what’s he going to be in the playoffs? I don’t think he’s reliable……….and brain locking on basic plays like that is not acceptable.
Joe from Long Island September 29th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Bruney consistently lousy? I guess you weren’t watching Sunday when the Yanks clinched against Boston.
I did watch that, but I guess that makes it Ok to forget about all the other times where he came in and didn’t get the job done?
wow how worthless was guzman? almost picked off, doesn’t steal, can’t beat out the DP. why are they considering wasting a spot on him? just stick with Pena.
sorry Erica. I missed that.
I can’t watch the Yankees, read posts, check on your shower, vacuum the rug and run the AC at the same time. I’ll blow a fuse in my brain.
Leave Coke off for Marte?
here come the twins. now 5-4 tigers but twins have a runner on 2nd with 2 outs in the 8th…
M, thanks!
Joe, one good outing by Bruney should not wipe away all the bad outings he’s had.
Gross, Cruz. Blowing his snot out on the mound.
“M, you’re kidding…….so AJ’s line is 3 runs in 6 2/3 innings and it should have been 0. In the grand scheme of things, it doesn’t matter, but it’s still annoying. It’s also annoying that we had a strong lineup in there and they didn’t hit at all tonight. AJ could have gotten his 100th win tonight and instead he may get stuck with a loss thanks to Phil Coke…….who, I will say again, I do not want to see in any big spot. He’s not that good………and he can’t even make the basic plays.”
Betsy, take a deep breath and relax…things will be ok
Verlander at 125 pitches. He is gassed.
If Guzman stole a base…that would be a run there…
Leyland is an idiot ! He is going to destroy Verlander’s arm before the postseason starts. He is going to have more than 130 pitches on the night.
Record hit for the Captain. Wow. The records coming like this are really something to see.
Congrats to Cano and Jetes.
come on Damon……….geez
i can not give enough props to cano…200 hits, 50 doubles…while batting 7th in the lineup…and playing a gold glove 2nd base too…
wow way outside! horrible call by the ump
take the bat off your shoulder, schmuck.
Gameday not agreeing with the ump on that one. Not even borderline.
Verlander is ridiculous. He’s throwing 98 mph in the 8th inning on his 130th pitch. wow.
My the critics are out in force. I guess being a professional in something means no mistakes are ever allowed. It’s a shame ballplayers can’t be perfect all the time like everyone else is.
Cuddyer or whoever that was for the Twins let Verlander get away with a straight fastball over the plate before he tapped out. it was 98mph but right over the middle.
The Tigers really don’t want to lose though…
DT – OPPC member (blood type – Positive)
September 29th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
sorry Erica. I missed that.
I can’t watch the Yankees, read posts, check on your shower, vacuum the rug and run the AC at the same time. I’ll blow a fuse in my brain.
*****
I understand. its a lot for one person to take on
Obviously Leyland has no faith in his pen, this is the second 130 (or close to it) pitch start for Verlander in a row.
Verlander was having control problems in that last inning. While it is for the playoffs, is it worth the risk to Verlander’s arm?
Pel-
Watch whose pretend boyfriend you are calling bad words!!!!!!!
I do NOT like that attitude :angry:
“My the critics are out in force. I guess being a professional in something means no mistakes are ever allowed. It’s a shame ballplayers can’t be perfect all the time like everyone else is.”
He had not one mistake…but three in a row…all boneheaded infield plays.
curtis granderson pretty clutch today
Way to go Tito!
Boston has lost 5 in a row and 7 of the last 9.
Joe, the real issue isn’t making a mental error, its making three of them that is the bigger issue.
After the first one he should have been more focused.
when is boston going to try to win again?
Verlander is going to be done before the playoffs like CC was if they use him up like this the rest of the way. The good thing is that you can score runs off of him because he makes mistakes.
Joe from Long Island September 29th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
My the critics are out in force. I guess being a professional in something means no mistakes are ever allowed. It’s a shame ballplayers can’t be perfect all the time like everyone else is.
Joe we are just reacting to your comments. The guy made bad plays and your catching flak because your making excuses for him.
Have we found out why no Robertson?
Stevie
September 29th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Way to go Tito!
Boston has lost 5 in a row and 7 of the last 9.
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Don’t you know its all part of the strategy?
Anyone seen selena roberts lately??
I can’t decide whether Verlander is going to be a bulldog like Clemens/Sabathia, or if he’s going to blow out his arm in the future.
wow, they changed the title of the blog already. So sad. It’s funny though how Pete did pretty much all the work here and now they need 2+ guys to replace him.
robertson looks pretty good thats a plus
Granderson did not have a great year at the plate, but he’s clutch. Has has a great week for the Tigers when it counts big.
I wonder what it would take for the Yanks to pry him away from Detroit. He would be a great fit.
* has had*
Verlander is throwing a lot of 120+ pitches in these outings. Don’t be surprise if he doesn’t have much in the playoffs.
people look at Coke’s 4.63 era and immediately think of the bad he’s been, that hes bum and shouldnt be trusted…
coke has been in 70 games this year…if you take out 3 of his outings…
he has a 2.83 era….
COKE HAS BEEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE this year…sorry for the caps but people just dont realize this…his stats are outstanding except for his 3 outing bloated era…
I guess Flash is forgetting that Robertson has been off for a bit and needs the time to shake off the rust.
I really don’t like him announcing games.
>Anyone seen selena roberts lately??
Have you checked under a bridge?
Robertson is looking good. This and AJ’s fine start are the two best things to happen tonight.
Verlander was not that great in the 2006 postseason because of a big workload. I think this will come back to bite the Tigers.
I am going to curl into a ball on the couch with Snoopy! I will catch y’all later
getting squeezed must be a prerequisite for your 1st trip back.
Adam lind might lead the AL in homers by tomorrow night
Bruney is gonna make me cry.
Girardi trusts Coke and that is all that matters.
He will be summoned in big spots this postseason, to get out Granderson in the 1st round.
Nice outing for Robertson coming off of the elbow issue.
Coke? Not worth fussing about. He is what he is. A pitcher that can give up the homerun once in a while, gets the yips, and hyperventilates on the mound at times.
But he’s gotten the job done at times as well.
Whatever.
Not bad there Bruney.
This ump sucks. That was not a strike
Good for Bruney but that strike zone is a joke.
Robertson threw 3 pitches that were better than that and they were called balls, more inconsistent umpiring.
8-7 in Boston. What the hell?
Wow, it looks like the Roid Sox found their bats.
Sox seem to have finally remembered that they had a game tonight. Now 8-7.
In the meantime, Twins down to their last out in the nightcap.
Twins down by just 1 with the tying run at 2nd
francona took off the “rope a dope” sign
tieing run at the plate for minny
“8-7 in Boston. What the hell?”
if they lose, they didn’t really try. It was a meaningless game.
if they win, it will be historic. What a comeback. This is the kind of fight that championship teams have. blah blah blah.
Be cautious, take him out.
Detroit wins
Detroit pulls through… just.
Ron Jeremy warming up in the bullpen.
Pete, your 9:57 update makes me sad…good luck!
lol @ Phil Hughes
OMG I hate Phil’s mustache. He makes him look about 10 years old and very creepy.
hughes mustache is hiiilarious
Pete, tell hughesie to shave the mustachio!
Oh for the love of Mo please shave that thing off Phil! It looks ridiculous.
I hope Hillman waits a while longer to figure out that Cruz is NOT okay.
Krazy Kyle
Kyle farnsworth sigthing. He must be ready to shove it in the yankees faces.
Piece of dirt Papel-loser just hit Adam Lind. I decided to turn on the Sux game to try to focus all the negative energy possible in their direction.
i think there is an uglier sight than phil’s stache in the royals bullpen and its name is farnsworth
sighting**
One of the worst mustaches I have ever seen
Mlb.com said injury delay during texs a b please tell me he is ok
So Ron Jeremy! Ugh.
steve
September 29th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Mlb.com said injury delay during texs a b please tell me he is ok
it was for the pitcher marks fine
Painful.
I know this is a meaningless game, but I don’t want AJ to lose this game and be 12-10.
Coke imploding so close to playoff time isn’t good either.
Ad as usual, the offense falls asleep against someone they don’t know. This awful Royals pen sets us down easy too.
Phil’s mustache is really hideous- if he’s got any friends on the team, lol, they really should have told them that. I wonder if he made a bet with someone and lost……..
DT, absolutely about AJ and Robertson, but it stinks that (a) they didn’t hit at all tonight and (b) AJ is going to get stuck with a loss he doesn’t deserve.
forget soria. oh please give us a shot at krazy kyle in the 9th.
It will take me awhile to figure out this one out. Down a run and you take 3 of the 4 IF’ers out for a half Inning?
i bet it’s mostly women hating on hughes ’stache. they don’t understand the coolness that is facial hair.
Last inning for Pete, Covering the Yankees
Best of Luck. I am sure you will do great things for the Globe.
Thanks for all the great insight. I read the blog constantly during the day, and even now when I have to write a 5 page paper for school. You are truly a pioneer in this industry and I will miss your writing.
Thanks
“UPDATE, 10:03 p.m.: If Swisher doesn’t take out one out here, it’s hard to have much hope in Gardner, Cervelli and Pena in the ninth inning against Soria.”
Yep. Looks like double-digit losses for AJ.
Sigh… why couldn’t this offense explode today for AJ like they did yesterday?
Frankie Angel Eyes will get it done in the 9th.
wow GJ Hairston!
Hairy Jerry!
Does anyone really feel comfortable handing the ball to Coke in a close situation during the playoffs? Even if it is lefty that is up to bat?
That better make webgems.
It’s not like Coke got shelled… he got beat by his own fielding miscues.
In the playoffs, he is going to be basically a LOOGY anyway to get Granderson out.
Nice job Hairston. Love it. DP showing good baseball knowledge.
lol. did i just hear i bell? cause Hairston just schooled that rook
Hairston saving Bruney’s butt there.
Let’s go, last licks.
Nice job for Bruney
Christina, the guy that hyperventilated at the idea of closing a game in the regular season? Nope…..
it’s not over! Let’s go extra innings for Pete’s sake!
Why was Phil warming up if he didn’t come in?
Mike D
September 29th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Ad as usual, the offense falls asleep against someone they don’t know. This awful Royals pen sets us down easy too.
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As usual? You do realize they’ve won 101 games, right?
impressive play by Hairston… very heads up… Good move getting this guy by Cashman
Coke with the short right porch against Granderson = disaster.
Do not use Coke in the playoffs under any circumstances.
There is hope. Krazy Kyle is in.
Blow the game Krazy Kyle!
hey look, its crazy kyle, coming in for the save. No way!
So glad Farnsworth is pitching. Soria is one of my favorite pitchers and I’d hate rooting for him to lose.
Farnsworth closing the game? LMAO
Watch him get us out 1-2-3
Farnsworth is about to blow this game
To be fair, it sounds like the other Yankees played horrible D in the 3rd inning when AJ gave up the first run……..They didn’t exactly show up to play for him, did they?
LOL Farnsworth !!!
4 straight walks and we play bonus baseball !
Is Soria hurt?
Farnsworth throwing strikes?
That’s just Krazy!
Well, you need someone to pitch the 7th in the playoffs. You can’t use Hughes for 2 in every game.
Coke has to be able to get the lefties
Ace can pitch the 7th, no?
Gardner has looked bad at the plate today.
Gardner has been horrible since he came off the DL. He just takes great pitches to hit every at bat.
We have Gardner, Cervelli, and Pena due up. No power what so ever.
Hillman probably thought he could get away with Kyle tonight.
No tennis swing?!
Come on, Brett.
Having grown up in Nanuet, reading the Journal News, I can’t blame you Pete for jumping to the Globe. If the Globe can’t solve its union problems and continues to get thinner and thinner, maybe you will find your way back to NY where you belong. If not, I hope you spend the next couple of years writing about the demise of the Red Sox. Either way, good luck.
Who gets the pie tonight?
wow. c’mon gardner, get the bat off your shoulder chump
yeah that fastball right down the middle really freezes good ol gardy
A perfect ending to your Yankees career, Pete – Kyle!
That’s why Gardner isn’t a starter. Way too tentative in his ABs. Looking for a walk rather than a hit.
Wow, Verlander went 129 pitches tonight. That’s the 6th time in his last 10 outings that he’s gone over 120 pitches. How much more does his arm have in it? I really hope he has to pitch in a meaningful game on Sunday.
Someone please tell Brett Gardner to swing the #^&$@ bat.
Pinch hit Hinske for Pena?
gardner is reallllly slumping…he turned it on for a little bit but has been bad of late…his problem looks to be a direct result of him taking to many hittable pitches…too many first pitch fastballs right down the middle he takes…
walk-off hinske
well that was Krazy
Gardner has looked horrible recently. It is amazing how many fastballs/pitches he takes. Pitchers know that and just lay fastballs right over the plate.
the eyes have it with catwoman up!
Oh, that looked like an easy out. Thanks, Farnsy!
Hmmmm….
Something cooking…
wooo Cervelli!
Put in Shelley. Let him crank it out. He can get a pie for his big birthday today
Hey Pete, Thanks for the good times. The Blog will be fine, but you will be missed. I’ll make sure to read you at the Globe and Boston.com
Kyle made the mistake of looking into Cervelli’s eyes…
If that was Molina he would have been thrown out.
The bloop (sorta)…now time for the blast off!
No bunting the mall cop?
looks like Krazy Karl got some new ink
there it goes to deep right!
Hinske!
Here we go! Finally some life…Time for a walk-off double…
SQUEEZE!
hit on the ground through, it’s a base hit!
hmm too bad Guzman was already used.
Pena has been nothing but clutch in every big opportunity, they should have let him hit.
This is too funny. They bring in Farnsworth to try and get the save.
Come on, it shouldn’t be too hard to get a sac fly off Farnsworth. He loves giving up fly balls.
hinske with your best shot! can robbie get a ribbie?
Oh, Karl, how I don’t miss you.
Well, this certainly makes things even more dramatic.
Crossing my fingers that there isn’t a DP.
knew Frankie Angel Eyes would do at least something in this inning, win or lose.
Hinske! Oh lord, no double play – please!
Come on guys.. a walk off win for Pete’s last game covering you would be nice. If its not too much to ask for, lol.
When is Jeter going to get pied? Teixeira?
nevermind don’t wanna squeeze for a tie
plus cano can’t bunt
Oh no…Robbie Cano…He better get a good swing here!
Anything but a groundball.
Pena would have hit a walk off
c’mon Cano, sac fly!!!
Cano is RISP machine! (this week)
Whose on Deck???
Toronto wins
booo the pitching coach!
too bad Brett “Takes two strikes” Gardner wasn’t on base for that hit…
Hinske is really making it obvious he will be in the playoffs…
THANK YOU GOD IN HEAVEN!
THE LOSERS IN BEANTOWN LOSE ONCE AGAIN.
Is it too late for Pete to change his mind????
Why is this moron coming out, its September 29th in a game that has 0 meaning…go back in the dugout this guy is a veteran…
Only Farnsworth could make a meaningless game intresting.
Nice! Youk called out on strike 3 to end the game.
could Cano do it two nights in a row? I don’t know.
islesfan September 29th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Wow, Verlander went 129 pitches tonight. That’s the 6th time in his last 10 outings that he’s gone over 120 pitches. How much more does his arm have in it? I really hope he has to pitch in a meaningful game on Sunday.”
You guys that think that Verlander is going be anything less than the guy who’s throwing 99 on his 130th pitch in two weeks are dilusional…
In my humblest of opinions.
Dude is the definition of stud.
I’m not saying we should be petrified to face the Tigers or even Verlander necessarily.
Their offense is pathetic.
But I wouldn’t expect Verlander if we do draw the Tigers ALDS to be anything less than “Verlander”
If anything in the post season he may even be tougher on adrenalin alone.
A Farnsie wild pitch for the tie for old times sake?
Youkilis strikes out to end the Red Sox game. Be interesting to see how they celebrate if Texas happens to win tonight.
lol Youk down on strikes.
RED LIGHT, RED LIGHT DISTRICT!
Ha ha Boston loses again.
Now they can only sneak in the backdoor tonight.
hmm seriously, how many times that pitching coach is going to walk to the mound?
Just Kyle being Kyle….I can’t believe the Yanks went to the play offs with him as their set up man. That is scary to think of.
C’mon Robbie, base hit here, or at least a deep fly ball or slow roller…
tie.
Cano got the job done.
tie game!!!!
Cano GJ!!!!
OH ME OH ME OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TIE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111
Sheesh, nearly had it…!
GJ! Robbie!
Robbie!!!!
Ah, this is the Farnsworth I remember so clearly.
Something must be wrong with Soria, id assume?
i was cheering for them to turn him loose…. so smart…. just about ended it… Damn Cano is good
ahahahahahaha Farnsworth blows it. how many of us saw that coming? feels good to be on the other end of a Farnsworth blown save for once.
I thought that was gone. Cano gave the flip of the bat like it was.
Good job Cano. Hit to the wrong part of the park though.
ok who thought it was leaving the park or at least a double?
Sorry Pete,
Just when you think you’re out…..It’s Krazy Kyle to pull you back in !
Damon is due for a homerun.
if this game goes 18 innings… it’s a sign Pete –
you should have left yesterday.
No loss for AJ!!! Yay!!!!!!!
Missed the HR by a centimeter.
Extra innings. Now youze can’t leave.
AJ’s off the hook.
Damon needs to hit one out here…one of those really straight Kyle fastballs…
ohhhhh johnny hes due
# trisha – OPPC lifetime member and a believer in Ortiz karma September 29th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
THANK YOU GOD IN HEAVEN!
THE LOSERS IN BEANTOWN LOSE ONCE AGAIN.
Is it too late for Pete to change his mind????
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Now they have to sit in the locker room and wait for the outcome of the Texas game, and if they’re lucky, they’ll back into the playoff sometime around 1:00 AM
HInske with a SB? wth….
HINSKE STEAL!?!?!?!
wow hinske motoring ?!?!?!
Hinske stealing a base LOL
Hinske’s got wheels!
wow hinske was going to be out by a mile at 3rd
That’s what speed can do for you,lol.
Will AJ pie Cano no matter who wins the game for saving him from a loss?
Nice aggressive baserunning by Hinske!
Hinske totally though he was nailed.
I guess they don’t know JD’s in a slump.
You’re the Juan!.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Miranda pie please
I love how we disappoint every single team we face. This team hurts feelings.
Juan Miranda…its pie time…by the wild pitch could really win this game with Krazy Kyle on the hill…
Hinske was probably thinking we already clinched no one wants to play extra innings lets get this over with.
Miranda: Fransy is nothing. go have your first major league walk off hit.
Juan Miranda. This could be interesting.
Juan Gone Miranda, I’m calling it. First pitch.
Everyone got their pie arms warmed up?
Start Baking the Pie, its MIRANDA TIME
They intentionally walked MPB Johnny Damon… GRRRRR
only fitting the Yanks win on your last night Pete… let’s do it!
why oh why did Krazy kyle have to appear in this game.. you gonna make me even more sentimental pete.. its enough with the angel berroa jokes and big g references.. but now im realizing just how much im gonna miss ya pete
Ghost of Billy Mays
Yeah but pitchers hit a wall. Sabathia hit a wall in the postseason twice from a big workload. Verlander is good but he is not superman.
pete…enough with the predicitons…geez
should have swung at that on Juan!
Miranda could be the unlikeliest of heroes…
Maybe the Royals didn’t use Soria because a Yankee win was inevitable and they wanted to protect his psyche? Farnsworth was expendable of course
I love Kyle good to see him blow up like he did with us.
Hinske cementing his postseason spot
At the AAA games I went to, the crowd would harass Miranda by saying “Read him his rights.”
Pie the man, A.J.!
YES!!!!!
Whoa!
PIE TIME!!!
MIranda!!!!
OH MY GODODODODODODO!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111111
LMAO…. that’s KRAZY.
Another random walk off. rofl.
PIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
braves have tying run on first base.. nobody out.. nunez on the mound.. its really interesting to follow the braves/rockies and tigers/twins fiasco..
LOL seriously? This team is INSANE
LOL What a way to win!!
WOW…
LOL are you kidding me? Krazy Kyle…
Oh Pete you are so lucky!
Tada!
This team just refuses to lose!!!!!
I thank my shower
MIRANDA!!!!!! THANK U KYLE!!!!!!!!!
How shocking. Kyle Farnsworth blew a game. Who knew it was possible
I soooooo call it. PIE for Miranda!!!!
You’re kidding me. lol Boy things are going well in DA Bronx.
Good for him! After being passed over for Teixiera that’s a great moment for him.
Nice prediction Pete. Good one for the last night. 4-3 Yanks.
They’re beating the crap out of Miranda.
Unbelievable. The kids contributing this week
Poor Farnsworth couldn’t field two balls that inning.
Hinske with the steal advance on the error?
Juan Miranda with the walk off, fluke single?
Destiny?
Yay!! A walk off win for Pete’s last game. I’m glad I decided to ask for it.
Great game for Pete to go out on…thank you Krazy Kyle….
THIS TEAM IS MAGIC
HAHAHAHA…..Oh Kyle, how I have missed you…
Poor Kyle.
But good for the Yankees.
You nailed it, Pete!
The Yankees win AND AJ doesn’t get the loss……..I sort off feel bad for Farnsworth, but wow………….lol
There you go, Pete.
One more pie for the road.
Thanks for everything.
my dad just said ” well this team definitely has an angel or 2 with them this year” “grin:
That’s why you’re not on the team anymore Farns!
TRIPLE AAA YANKEES 1 — KC Royals 0
Fitting that Pete leaves us when we have another walkoff … and off Krazy Kyle!
We’ll see this game on Yankees Classics within a week
Awww how exciting for Miranda!
The only way this season ends properly is with a walkoff in the World Series.
Pie time!!!
102 wins
46 Games above .500
The guys malling him are all the kids…wonderful evening for Pete and the Yanks…
I’m so confused with how we win games now. The 9th inning should be renamed “Yankees”. I saw a win coming as soon as we hit the 9th inning. It just has to happen, or we suck.
Feel bad for Krazy Kyle. Had to watch all his former teammates jubilantly run right past him after blowing the game. I feel for that guy. Just because he can’t handle pressure doesn’t mean he’s not a good guy.
Good for the kid!
my dad just said ” well this team definitely has an angel or 2 with them this year” “grin:
Kim Jones should be interviewing Miranda. where;s the pie dammit?
Good thing the pie man is back. He didn’t want to miss this one.
Pete, thanks for the memories! Hope you have a ton of interesting off season stories to cover for the Sox in early October this year, and every year you cover them!
Hinske was another great pickup
Dude you called IT
Great call 4-3 Pete…
You’ll be missed
I LOVE NYY!!!!
So Minny falls short and Boston falls and we do it again. Damn good feeling about the post season
I missed the pie, lol- was that AJ? I’m surprised – he was all showered and cleaned up!
That run was on Hinske, who went to 3rd…….
That game was in the bag, once we got Erica in the shower again.
Hinske completely set up that inning with his hit and stolen base. The Yankees are going to have such a tough decision constructing their team for the postseason. There’s just so many guys that deserve a spot.
Hinske completely set up that inning with his hit and stolen base. The Yankees are going to have such a tough decision constructing their team for the postseason. There’s just so many guys that deserve a spot.
could there be any more fitting game to be pete’s last
“Now they have to sit in the locker room and wait for the outcome of the Texas game, and if they’re lucky, they’ll back into the playoff sometime around 1:00 AM
”
Yeah, and the Sux will let the “fenway faithful” stay and watch the Texas game on their miniature screen and gee, if Texas loses, the Sux will come out of the clubhouse at one in the morning and the fenway faithful will scream like they’ve just won the world series.
“JPugsly77 September 29th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
TRIPLE AAA YANKEES 1 — KC Royals 0″
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Nope. It’s AAA Yankees 2 – KC Royals 0.
Did you forget about last night?
Does Miranda speak english?
LOL AJ pied himself!!
Pete, this was a fitting ending for your last yankee game. good luck at the globe! but as always GO YANKEES!
Miranda: what the hell is that?
Aj: what? yeah boy!!!
Woooooh!!!!
I’m still on track for my 105-wins prediction!!
Eric Hinskee, the new Matt Stairs?
I was hoping that Miranda would hit one out, so I could hear John Sterling’s call “Read him his Miranda Rights, he just won the game!”
What an excellent farewell, Peter!! Krazy Kyle coughs it up.
I miss you already.
10.5 game lead.. not that it matters, but damn that’s dominating!
Another ninth inning come from behind win- this team is unbelievable. Lets bring on the post-season already!!
I feel bad for Kyle too. Really.
DT – OPPC member (blood type – Positive) September 29th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
That game was in the bag, once we got Erica in the shower again.
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I thought she was snuggling with Snoopy. Was worried she might miss her PB hit the walk off. Too bad they walked him.
Un – be – friggin’- lievable
Farnsworth blows it – woulda thunk it?
I’m feeling nostalgic
Does Miranda speak english?
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Either that or Suzyn knows Spanish
Hinske’s YES on-field post-game reaction:
http://bit.ly/9e86K
Awww Pete, you’re really gonna be missed. Wish you nothing but the best in Boston!
hmm, the Royals just got their Miranda rights!
TRF September 29th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I was hoping that Miranda would hit one out, so I could hear John Sterling’s call “Read him his Miranda Rights, he just won the game!”
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Is that what he said?
Take care Mr. Abraham and don’t forget that you were with the Empire and the force is much stronger here!!
What an unlikely win that was! Great! Great! Great!
What a great game!
If Farnsworth had run into miranda, would he have been awarded the base on interference? And how would they score it?
Kay just called him Juan Rivera
When I first started to read this blog, I was a farnsworth apologist…much to the chagrin of my friends and college roommates, as there were not many people in Farnsy’s corner. And he certainly tried hard to keep us out.
The Yankees team has changed much since those days, and for the better.
Only fitting that Farnsy blow a save for you so the Yankees, and you, could go out with a bang.
Thanks for the years Pete, you’ve been a pioneer in the sports blog space, and I wouldn’t have been able to get the Yankees access I do without you.
Best of luck, I’ll be reading.
LOL @ Hinskie stealing 2nd he wants to be on the postseason roster instead of Guzman. And then Miranda hits a little grounder off Farnsworth foot that rolls foul. I think the yanks have won every possible kind of game.
Got a little scared there when watching the replay I saw cano almost fell when running out back to the field to congratulate Miranda. Did anybody else see that?
Great TV……I watched Yuke K to end the Sox game, then switched back to watch the Yankees walk off..Nice!!!
Kay just called Miranda “Juan Rivera”, lol…..
Kay just called Juan Miranda “Juan Rivera”.
I hope they bat Gardner leadoff tomorrow, make him the DH even, and tell him he has to swing at everything close.
Krazy Kyle gives up the pie for Pete’s last game, how appropriate.
Good luck Pete, and have fun watching the World Series at home
And, Farnsworth wondered why! Joe knew.
hey Doreen.. Not sure if you saw the message I sent you yesterday about your daughter?
The funniest was how Melky started running after Miranda before he actually reached first base.
It doesn’t matter what happens in October, this team has been a joy to watch.
That said, we better win in October.
My win prediction is alive too.. wow!
Thanks for everything, Pete. You’ll be missed.
I wish you nothing but the best professionally and personally. Enjoy spending more time with your family and the challenge of a change in scenery. I hope your blogging success continues and the Red Sox fans appreciate what they’re getting.
# Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing September 29th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
my dad just said ” well this team definitely has an angel or 2 with them this year” “grin:
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Hehee
I actually feel a litte bad for Kyle too….
Hinske seemed distracted when talking to Kim – I think he wanted to be part of that scrum, lol
I had a feeling Miranda was going to win it some how, this team reminds me not the 98′ Yankees but The Willie Randolph led 2006 NY Mets. Hopefully we don’t crack like they did.
“Kay just called Miranda “Juan Rivera”, lol…..”
Kay’s mind must be still in the past when Rivera was a Yankee prospect or still in LA.
Pete – its been real! thanks for everything!!
“Does Miranda speak english?”
Looked like Ace was helping with the translation.
HOLY COW!!!!
Go get ‘im AJ!
Hell, pie Cervelli and Hinske and Robbie while you’re at it. They all saved your bacon even if Bruney gets the W.
You’re welcome
JasonR … I noticed that too, Melky was on the field before the play even ended!!!!
Well, what could you ask for with this being Pete’s last day.
I feel for Kyle, too – tough way to lose, but then I always feel sorry for the losers – they always look so dejected as they walk off the field.
could someone post up the interview online?
Pete you’ve provided comic gold for 3 great years. Nothing is better than your 10:11pm post from tonight’s game.
Good luck to you in your new endeavor. Sorry that you’re new gig may only last a few days – we’ll see you out in So Cal next week.
Now wonder people say winning breeds chemistry. Coke went from being a huge goat to just being part of a celebration.
Sox just lost their 5th game in a row. Too bad Texas isn’t a little bit more competitive to make them actually have to play every game hard.
Christina
I saw your post here asking if I had a daughter with PDD-NOS, and answered you. Did you send something else that I missed?
50 come-from-behind wins. 50.
i feel bad for kyle he went and got an awful tattoo on his arm of tribal baseball stitching and its there forever
What an ending. It really is wonderful to see those young guys have such fun. What a very fitting way to send you off Peter.
Arrivederci – Ciao – Addio – Buon giorno – Buona sera – Buona notte – A domani – A più tardi.
Good luck Peter, we’ll keep watching you climb that ladder – go get ‘em young man.
UPDATED 2009 YANKEE WINS PREDICTION CHART
(CURRENTLY STANDS AT 102 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
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
Great way to go out. Thanks for everything Pete. Best of luck.
Oh I didnt see your answer. Wasn’t sure if it was indeed you or not… Just at loss now for what to do. I figured I would ask you since you had mentioned it before. Just had a few questions but not sure if I should really get into it much on a public forum.
That is what you call home field advantage.
“I feel for Kyle, too – tough way to lose, but then I always feel sorry for the losers – they always look so dejected as they walk off the field.”
Oh Betsy we are so sisters on the heart on that.
Talk about getting into the playoffs through the back door…The Rangers are already behind 2 -0. Boston is going to get into the playoffs despite mailing it in. Just disgusting. It’s a disgrace, actually. Lose 7 of 9 and qualify only because the closest team stinks even worse. It’s too bad. It doesnt speak well of the Wild Card format. The Boston Red Sox deserve to go home.
Awesome game…again! Good luck Pete!
I really felt sorry for Farnsworth. The guy has so much talent, but seems to fall so short of being able to capitalize on it.
Unbelievable how the Yankees can come back to win so many games, even a game like this where it means so little.
Nice for Miranda getting that pie.
And now Boston has to wait till late to see if they clinch.
Imagine if Texas wins it tonight to prolong the agony for the Bosox.
I have a question. Is the RISP stat a little misleading because Cano obviously did the job tonight but doesn’t get charged with an AB so it doesn’t change his average. Maybe they should create a stat for RBI with runners in scoring position – this will allow long sac flys to the warning track to be factored more than cheap infield hits that only move a runner to third.
Our kids/rookies have all had moments that they will remember for the rest of their lives…..
should read “sisters OF the heart”
Take care Pete. You’ll be missed around here.
Goodnight all.
Ghost, they do keep track of sac flies as well.
this regular season has been so amazing…anything short of a world series appearance is gonna make it seem not special even though thats not fair…this is a great team, hopefully it continues when it really counts
Pete, you couldn’t have asked for a better ending to your Yankee tenure.
It has been a pleasure reading you here on my several-times-daily Yankee info site. Thank you for everything, you will be sorely missed!
Im concerned the team is “Too Hot” if there is such a thing. If the Yankees win the last 4, they will almost be due to “cool off” just when the playoffs start. The best thing that happens is they go 2 and 2 over these last 4. I dont like the idea of going into the playoffs red hot.
Good luck with everything, Pete! I really enjoyed your insight into the past few seasons, and have fun at your new job!
Trish, you’d have been proud of me tonight. I watched the bottom of the 9th and didn’t get nervous at all…..well, maybe a little because I didn’t want AJ to get the loss.
I will gladly take a win in exchange for seeing other teams lose, but yep – I always avoid looking at the losers. Silly, huh?
“Talk about getting into the playoffs through the back door…The Rangers are already behind 2 -0. Boston is going to get into the playoffs despite mailing it in. Just disgusting. It’s a disgrace, actually. Lose 7 of 9 and qualify only because the closest team stinks even worse. It’s too bad. It doesnt speak well of the Wild Card format. The Boston Red Sox deserve to go home.”
I couldn’t agree more 4-5. It is an embarrassment.
Great send off for Pete. #15!!
Thanks Pete. You will be missed.
100 pitches of fun…the Rangers are what we thought they were…
Good luck and best wishes, Pete. (May 2009 Yankees be dear to your heart, always)
I’m torn. I want Texas to stretch out the string a bit. But if the Sox are going to clinch anyway, I wouldn’t mind it being on an extended losing streak.
Huh? How can they factor a SAC fly into his average with runners in scoring position? My point is that everyone focuses on Cano’s #’s with RISP yet that stat doesn’t factor in his many SAC flys this year.
G’nght Pete.
Thanks for everything, you are already missed.
Chris
Pete if this was a more run of the mill win I would say Pete Abe gets the “Belt” tonight.
But Cano has to get his RISP figures up so you stop pointing it out to the world. And another walkoff.
Geeze, Pete….lol….we can only hope that Chad is half as good as you with these late-inning predictions.
You’re right – how appropriate that Krazy Kyle would be in for your last game. Too freaking funny.
Christina
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YES post-game Booth Report with Bob Lorenz, Michael Kay, and John Flaherty:
http://bit.ly/5t9QH
“Trish, you’d have been proud of me tonight. I watched the bottom of the 9th and didn’t get nervous at all…..well, maybe a little because I didn’t want AJ to get the loss.”
Bets, that’s HUGE!!! But you know I’m not surprised. I’ve always told you that you of all people definitely have what it takes to mind over matter it.
Good going!!!!!
“I will gladly take a win in exchange for seeing other teams lose, but yep – I always avoid looking at the losers. Silly, huh?”
Silly? You’re smart because I watch them and then it hurts my heart for them. I’ll go you one better and you want to talk about ridiculous, this is it. But I have sincerely done this. When the Yankees have a nice enough lead, if they are playing a team that never wins, I actually want that team to win some of the games so that they can feel validated as ball players. Go figure that one out it you can. I know I can’t! But I do it. That’s how bad I feel for some of the teams.
Best of luck Peter – hope all goes well for you in your new position! Your efforts have raised the LoHud Yankees Blog to the standard by which all sports blogs are measured. You will be missed but surely not forgotten.
15 walkoff wins…I guess Thurman has moved across the street.
I just wish Texas and the angels go to a lonnnnnnng extra innings game and then Texas loses around 2 or 3 am so they don’t get to celebrate or if they do by that time it won’t even be fun to do it lol
Not to stick up for the Red Sox, but they’re in this position because of the winning streak they had earlier in the month.
Will do, Doreen. Thanks
Ken, I don’t think these walkoffs ever hurt a team. Do you notice how incredibly confident EVERY Yankee is with the game on the line? All these walkoffs give them incredibly leverage in the post season. The biggest killer in the playoffs is panic. The Yankees will go in knowing if they keep the game close going into the 8th and ninth they have the advantage. This takes an incredible amount of pressure of the starters, bullpen and big hitters.
for once I’m glad to see Farnsworth lose it and blow a game at Yankee Stadium.
Good luck at the Globe, Pete. Now when you select one or two players to constantly badmouth (Beckett? Papelbon?), I’ll actually enjoy reading what you write!
Ghost, Cano gets a RBI for that sac fly.
gr8 win for the yanks tonight.. worthless was getting his payback bigtime!! Pete we will miss you. Be well
Trish, you’re a softie…..good for you. I’ll bet Joe feels bad for Kyle – he loves the guy.
As far as overcoming my nerves, the test will be in the post-season. I’m so glad I watched tonight – this was so much fun.
Pete-
Thank you for your work. I live in Boston and follow the Yankees from up here as a fan. It’s not easy being an outsider, I’ll tell you that. I look forward to seeing your work up here, though. Maybe at a meet and greet I’ll come find you and chat about your excellent work at LoHud. Best of luck to you.
I know I don’t chime in here as much as I did about a year ago, but I’d be remissed if I didn’t do it tonight.
Pete, best of luck. I’m glad you’ve got a great guy filling your shoes, but they’re big shoes to fill.
I know Chad from the Scranton Press Box and am sure he’ll do a great job…but this is what you’ve made the blog. A place where Yankee fans truly came to find out the latest and great in the Yankee universe.
Thanks again and best wishes.
thankyou Pete
you will be missed
Sox get Halladay tomorrow. But it probably won’t matter because the odds of Texas winning the next 2 games are not good. I never thought Texas was really in it when all of the media tried to hype them up.
According ESPN, Beckett took no less than 3 cortisone injections in his back yesterday. Here’s hoping none of them worked.
I was listening to the Tigers/Twins game on the radio tonight. They said that if Verlander needs to pitch on Sunday, Edwin Jackson would start Game 1 and Verlander would pitch Games 2 and 5. The way they’ve fought, both the Twins and the Tigers deserve the playoffs more than the Red Sox.
Pete: Best of luck at the Globe. Wishing you that the Red Sox acquire both Krazy Kyle and Angel Berroa, so that you have something to write about.
I appreciate greatly what you have brought to us.
Ken
How are the Yankees being red hot the last couple of days lead to the Yankees being cold in the postseason ? The Rockies in 2007 came into the postseason hot, and some teams came in cold. Momentum into the postseason means nothing. You just have to pitch and hit and the team will win.
The Ghost -
And I think an added advantage is there seems to be a friendly competition about who will be the next guy to be to do it! Instead of the pressure of feeling you “gotta” do it, there’s the excitement of wanting to do it. If that makes sense.
Good night all.
So long Pete, thanks for a job well done.
Good luck and may you have a months vacation every October.
Good news from the Extra Bases blog.
They registered 2 comments today!
A more than likely sweep in beantown tomorrow,Halladay on the mound vs Wakefield. bwahahah!
Abdababdaserser, I think you are missing my point. He did his job but it does nothing to enhance his RISP stat. RBI are not factored into that stat – the stat that everyone nitpicks Cano with. For instance. Robbie Cano had a great year*
* but batted horribly with runners in scoring position.
As Costanza would say Pete…..goin out on a high note!
First time poster, long time reader (2 years). I wish you the best at the globe and god speed. Hopefully you get to watch the yankees win the world series this year like the rest of us… from our couches
Girardi’s YES post-game reaction:
http://bit.ly/1a1Vnc
What a last game for ya Pete. It may have been a meaningless game, and a long one at that, but I think the bottom of the ninth made it worthwhile.
Pete, thank you for everything. I hope that Chad does as well with the blog as you have — but I also hope that you do just as well with your new beat and blog as you have here. Best of luck to you.
Exactly Doreen, in fact, I can’t remember who it was but I remember a Yankee being interviewed and mentioning that everyone wants a piece of that pie when it’s close and late. That’s just a great attitude to have when no one on the team is feeling the pressure to perform because they know that the next guy is going to claim that pie if they don’t do it.
It’s the boy… the BOY George.
Don’t post to often, but have read this blog for 2 years or so now. Wish you the best, never thought this would actually come.
Goodnight everyone. And once again a special thank you to Pete. Best of luck at the Globe.
Thanks Pel
A.J.’s YES post-game reaction:
http://bit.ly/193b5i
>Thanks Pel
Sox look like they’re crumbling. Too bad this wasn’t happening 2/3 weeks ago. The Rangers would be making them sweat.
For anyone who is watching the YES postgame, we were just treated to a preview of the highlights of tonight’s games and guess who was shown? Pukey, arguing about a call. Does that seacreature EVER stop complaining?
aww, AJ just said that his phone practically blew up from all the guys calling him to see how his dad was doing……chemistry as far as guys getting along on a day to day basis is great, but the Yankees’ chemistry goes deeper than that. They really care about each other…..Also, it was funny that Joe told AJ that he didn’t really want to take him out at that point and AJ asked “then why are you?” …….
Hopefully the Twins can win the next 2 games. But they will probably split them. Otherwise Sunday’s start for Verlander probably won’t mean anything. He was nasty tonight. The Yanks are going to have their hands full with him. Twins also get Greineke on Sunday. Pavano pitching a big game tomorrow lol
Bye, Bye Pete.
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m going to follow Pete’s blog at the Globe, so tonight is a goodbye…but not really.
I think a lot of the Sox fan blogs and message boards are abhorrent, so it’ll be nice to have a professional in charge.
Best wishes Pete.
Pete, you are going out in the middle of something really special here in the Bronx. Too bad you won’t be along for the full ride.
Does the globe cover world series baseball? He could be back when his Sox are wayyy out of it!
Texas got a run. 2-1 LA. I would just love for Texas to win and the Sux to keep losing, just to make them have to sweat this out more.
Trev, it’s nice to see the Sox struggling, but the post-season is a completely new ballgame. I wouldn’t put it past them to have a great series against the Angles. I did enjoy seeing Bucholz get pounded….about time.
bye Pete thanks for all your work.
man this is a fun season. the yanks are on fire. 102 wins and 4 games to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the playoffs are a whole new season………
Goodbye Pete,thanks for your professional coverage of the New York Yankees.I wish you the very best in Bos,and hope they give you a chance ,to show how great you are with team coverage.
Pete:
I would like to add another heartfelt thanks for building this ‘community.’ It is way more than a blog. My guess is you will have a severe case of ‘buyer’s remorse’ after you have a few weeks of trying to defend this behavior: (Credit to WEEI)
“In his fifth plate appearance, Lind was hit on the right elbow by Jonathan Papelbon.”
Aww, I’m going to miss Pete……
Pete
thanks for the great work.
Pretty sure he will miss us more, Betsy.
Goodbye Peter and good luck in Boston. It has been an honor working with you.
Here’s a pic of AJ pieing Miranda AND himself…….
http://www.nj.com/yankees/inde....._inni.html
Christina, I’m sure he will. It would be nice if he could check in from time to time almost as a guest blogger…..it’s too bad that he’s leaving at the best time of the year.
Thanks for everything Pete ! Have a nice time in Boston.
Thanks, Pel! You’re at the top of my faves on the blog. Love hearing the YES post-game interviews.
Bye Pete. Thanks for not banning me permanently. Good luck.
Great photo, Betsy. AJ deserved some of that pie for his great pitching. Too bad he didn’t pick up the win. Sounds like Coke’s gonna get a talking to for his 3 blunders on the field tonight (via Girardi).
Thanks again Pete for all the great work. It’s been a pleasure to be able to read your work. Wish you the best of luck. I guess ill have to start paying attention in my 150 person lecture hall class rather then reading up on the yanks. Thanks again See you in the LCS
Best of wishes to Peter and his new job. You will be missed here.
Pete
I truly enjoyed reading your blog over the past couple of years. It will not be the same without you. I wish you the best of luck with your new endeavor, although this season won’t be lasting to long for that team from bahstan you’ll be covering.
Thanks Again
Pete,
When are you going to sign off? You’re not going to sneak out the backdoor are ya?
Let’s hope any delay in the postgame wrap-up post is due to Pete getting a pie from AJ as a parting gift. He’s earned it with what he’s given us here the last few years.
Betsy September 29th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Christina, I’m sure he will. It would be nice if he could check in from time to time almost as a guest blogger…..it’s too bad that he’s leaving at the best time of the year.
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Yeah, timing stunk. But what can you do. When they want you, you have to go on their terms? Will be pointless though depending on how far the Sox make it. Who will want to read a new Red Sox blog if their season is done?
Pretty neat that the Yankees will be having the Yankee Bowl game. Big East is one, I forget the other.
Helluva swan song, Pete.
Happy trails.
Pete, I can’t believe the end is here. Seems like it was just Spring Training ‘06 and you were getting maybe a dozen comments a day. Thanks for all your hard work and I’m glad Kyle could give you a laugh on your last day.
I’ve decided to veto Mike Ashmore moving up the ranks in the Yankees blog world. He is a red sox fan. Thumbs down!
Just read a quote from Zack Greinke on nesn.com (recapping The Yankees game)
Zack says Detroit would be a tougher playoff matchup for the Yankees,than The Twins,because the Tigers are stronger at the top of their rotation.
Molina’s YES post-game reaction:
http://bit.ly/ufU2v
Robertson’s YES post-game reaction:
http://bit.ly/holKF
God bless you and your parents,Pete. Sorry to see u go. Love reading your writing. U will be missed!
Wang, poor AJ – he’d showered and cleaned up and it went all for naught, lol.
Boy, Pel. You sure are a busy beaver tonight. I’m sure that a lot of readers will follow you…unless you stay right here.
anybody notice this under the lohud yankees blog title?
“A Yankees blog by Sam Borden, Chad Jennings and the staff of The Journal News”
>Just read a quote from Zack Greinke on nesn.com (recapping The Yankees game)
>Zack says Detroit would be a tougher playoff matchup for the
>Yankees,than The Twins,because the Tigers are stronger at
>the top of their rotation.
Apparently, a side effect of Lexapro is the inability to think before you speak.
>Boy, Pel. You sure are a busy beaver tonight.
>I’m sure that a lot of readers will follow you…
>unless you stay right here.
That’s overly kind of you to say
but I’m sticking right here.
“anybody notice this under the lohud yankees blog title?
“A Yankees blog by Sam Borden, Chad Jennings and the staff of The Journal News””
That was there during the game. I did notice it. I don’t remember at what time it went up though.
bye pete =(