ALDS Game 3: Yankees at Twins (Part Deux)
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UPDATE, 9:13 p.m.: Yanks are nine outs away from the ALCS. That deserves a new thread, no?
UPDATE, 9:14 p.m.: Pettitte finishes with a swinging strikeout. What a night: 6 1/3, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K. That’s big-game Andy. Joba on now.
UPDATE, 9:17 p.m.: Just putting this out there: Pettitte was at 81 pitches. If Joba-to-Hughes-to-Mo works fine, nobody says anything. If it doesn’t …
UPDATE, 9:20 p.m.: Not a good start. Young doubles to the gap, and Twins MVP (of this series) Brendan Harris is up now. Phil Coke just got up in a hurry in the pen.
UPDATE, 9:23 p.m.: I’m sure Rodriguez likes having Teixeira hitting ahead of him in the lineup, but he must also like throwing to him at first base. That was a nice scoop at the bag.
UPDATE, 9:28 p.m.: And Joba gets out of it. It wasn’t pretty, but he got the job done. Hughes for three, Mo for three and it’s Game 1 on Friday at the Stadium.
UPDATE, 9:30 p.m.: Announced crowd of 54,735 at the Dome tonight. Matt Guerrier on for the Twins now.
UPDATE, 9:41 p.m.:
UPDATE, 9:47 p.m.: No need to wait any longer. Rivera for the last four outs.
UPDATE, 9:51 p.m.: You can set your watch to it: Mo busts someone in, weak grounder to first, inning over.
UPDATE, 10:29 p.m.: Two outs away and some dude just ran on the field, sprinted right past the mound and out into center field, where he tried to climb the blue baggie fence (he was unsuccessful). How cool is Mariano Rivera? He just sort of looked at the guy as he ran past. No flinch, no nothing. Threw a few warm-up pitches as the guy was “escorted” off by the cops and he’s ready to get back to work.
That’s a lot of faith in Joba to hold a one run lead with only a couple bullpen innings. I’m crossing my fingers.
Let’s hope the midges can’t break through the Metrodome roof.
Tough call on whether to remove Andy or not. The results will tell us if it was a good move or not.
Girardi’s opening himself up to get second-guessed if this move doesn’t work out. The bottom of the lineup has done nothing against Pettitte and Andy was barely over 80 pitches. Let’s hope it turns out the way we think.
Come on, Joba. Just 2 outs to get!
Let’s go Joba.
G.I Joe over managing again!!
It absolutely does.
Andy Pettitte has been stellar for this game. Keep it up!
Why take out petite there… only 81 pitches, still looking great
G. Love October 11th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Let’s hope the midges can’t break through the Metrodome roof.
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haha I thought the same thing.
Andy must have known that was his last batter before he went out to pitch. Harris has been the only guy in the bottom of the order that has hurt them in the series, hopefully Joba can blow him away with heat.
I’m not sure I take Andy out the way he’s pitching.
Great call GB.
As I was saying, this is a lame move. Only 81 pitches sprinkled 3 hits with 7 K’s. Let him pitch.
The rats in the Dome can’t come and attack joba on the mound can they?
“GreenBeret7
October 11th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Rodriguez will drive in at least one run in his third at bat. That’s been his pattern in the first 2 games.”
we have our own Mike Blowers in the audience – GB’s dog must have typed that!
Couldn’t Andy have completed the 7th? His pitch count is not that high.
“Rodriguez will drive in at least one run in his third at bat. That’s been his pattern in the first 2 games.”
that would be gb7.
Girardi over managing again..
Was just saying in the other thread that I agree with going batter to batter. Don’t get pulling him with the bottom of the order coming up and just striking two guys out badly. Its not as if we can count on the 2007 Jobber.
This is some serious overmanaging here. Joba better make his manager look good.
The trainer is laughing because he doesn’t want to touch his privates.
Tough call to put the ball in Joba’s hands. Lets hope here for the best.
Powered by Pinstripes…
LoHudders loquaciousness…
Pain for Pavano…
Good move by Joe
Young’s in some serious pain.
OUCH.
Young is asking the trainer if he knows a good adoption agency.
That looked really bad.
I wouldn’t worry about rats in the dome. However, I wouldn’t be shocked to see Joba attacked by an angry moose.
Delmon Young will not be partying tonight lol
Ouch!!
john and suzyn talking about private parts…im going to church now
I’m not sure about the Andy move but it’s better to pull a pitcher too early rather than too late. Joba, please hold it together!
Andy pitched great.
How do you complain about Joba, Hughes and MO
A ploy by the Twins to throw Joba’s rhythm out of sync.
Interesting decision for Joe – Like Sterling pointed out, this isn’t a game against KC. These are clutch outs Andy has been getting, and although the pitch count isn’t up there, it is draining, mentally as well as physically. Do you let Andy stay in and risk one swing tying it, or do you go to a well-rested pen, Joba, Phil, and ultimatley Mo for even 4-5 outs?
Joe knows his team, and has been making winning decisions all year.
You never use a pitcher unless you have to, if this game does go into extras, we lose Joba because Joe took out Andy to early
“…foul ball to the protective cup.”
How the HELL do they know he’s wearing one?!? Did Skip and Ron feel all the Twins down before the game?
If you play left field, there’s no need for a cup!
What happened to Young?
Protective cup>…LOL..if he were wearing a protective cup his face wouldnt have looked like he had been shot.
Andy has run out of gas quickly in several games this year, but he still looks strong. Joe knows these guys better than I though, so I hope his confidence in Joba is rewarded. It would also be big if he could be counted on as a late inning weapon the rest of the way.
Second guessing now?
why would you call for a slider
that was a really bad slider, it was supposed to be in the dirt.
Yuck
NYY626 – GO ANDY
October 11th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Is it weird that I’m in my room giving Andy a standing O by myself?
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I do stuff like that all the time. Not weird at all
I would be yelling tonight, but I am still too hungover
Was anyone else taken back by the little fact by Ron Darling about the Yankees having the 2nd most strikeouts in team history this season with 1260, record being 1266?
Interesting.
I’m officially getting nervous now.
You may now begin the second guessing please.
Terrible terrible 2-strike pitch.
thank you Joe, so now if Joba does not get out of this they will use coke and maybe Hughes, over managing again!!!!
why do we insist on pretending joba is a good pitcher?
Talk about leaving yourself open for second guessing. Lets hope it doesn’t get to that.
You people who post comments during the game on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives. Watch the game!
Joe G overmanaged. Andy was on a roll.
come on Jobber
C’mon Jobber.. Put him away!
Why does Chip Caray yell whenever the Twins get a hit??
Harris is on the fastball, this is the place for the slider down and away
Mehdi-
There was a lot of 1st guessing on this move to Joba.
joba???
Fat boy don’t got it tonight.
I don’t know, what happened to starter+Hughes+Mo=9 IP?
Stepping out now, I have faith in you, Joba. You can do it.
Dan @ , You wear a cup no matter where you play…..That’s true even at the HS level……
slider in dirt please
Come on Joba-
These fans are too loud. Shut them down!
come on joba.
suck it up .
get the hitter.
Let’s go, Joba. One more out!
Big pick by tex…
Let me know how the game turns out. I’ve gotta go get my instant billionaire lotto ticket.
I probably would have preferred Pettitte going a batter longer. But if Joba gets out of this, no harm no foul.
Tex saves another error. That’s about 100 this year.
That slider looks lousy tonight.
Teix just made a very difficult play look routine.
Come on Joba!!!
GreenBeret7
October 11th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Let me know how the game turns out. I’ve gotta go get my instant billionaire lotto ticket.
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Will you share with me if you win???
jeez, giambi let’s that one roll to canada…
okay joba make me like u again
Great pick be Tex. He’s done that all year. Cash did a great job in recruiting him.
fastball up and in on this fool
How many times has Andy pitched more than 7 innings this year? Why go to long now?
Joba has to stay with the heat to this guy…
I really hope Joba gets out of this because I can’t for the life of me think what explanation Joe would have after the game for taking Andy out. C’mon Joba, reach back here.
Yeah Cuzzi!
So let me guess where Young fouled the ball. Off his cup?
What no match-up baseball and Damaso Marte?
that a boy joba-
now get one more and have a nice relaxing seat to watch the game.
LETS GO JOBA
put him away….no bad sliders
13 outs to go…
Not much movement on Joba’s FB I can see why he is in love with the curve
Finish him off Jobber
Erica – always OPPC
October 11th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
GreenBeret7
October 11th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Let me know how the game turns out. I’ve gotta go get my instant billionaire lotto ticket.
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Will you share with me if you win???
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Only if either you or Snoopy share. Either one will be fine.
The Yankees are going to win this because I just ate a Baby Ruth candy bar.
Joba break out the 100mph high heat
Valerie G.
October 11th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
13 outs to go…
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Actually, I think you mean 7 more Twins out. We kinda want more Yankee runs
high fastball!
GET THIS GUY!!!!!!!!
“Let me know how the game turns out. I’ve gotta go get my instant billionaire lotto ticket.”
you earned it. Grab GB another six pack and get yourself some Milkbones. Stay away from the poodles.
This game is not ending 2-1
if Joba gets this out the Yankees will tack on some runs in the 8th, I can feel it.
STOP SHAKING OFF PITCHES!
joba – THROW HIM A FASTBALL…
C’mon Joba!
Sam or Chad,
You’ve got to ask, regardless of what happens, why you would pull a proven post-season pitcher after 6 1/3 innings, 3 hit ball? This simply doesn’t make sense.
Gotta go up and in with a fastball.
GreenBeret7
October 11th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Only if either you or Snoopy share. Either one will be fine.
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You are a tough negotiatior, but if you share your lottery winnings with me I will share Snoopy with you
beltre tore his nut this year cause he wasnt wearing a cup
erica–i meant total outs till the we’re in the ALCS, actually.
I swear I just saw a Midge!
It’s ending 2-1 or 3-1.
JOBA !!!!!!!
wicked…
Nice K!!!!
Filthy!
joba BABY!!!!!
Ok way to go Joba
Whew, nasty pitch, good call Jorge.
JOBAAAAAAAAAAAA
Geezuz, Joba is taxing!!
JOBA!!!! good joba
Joba gets the job done!!!
6 outs to get!
yeah Joba!
Phil Hughes and Mo.
Lets get some insurance runs!!!
Does Hughes automatically come in the 8th or can Joba start it off?
that was the 2007 version of the Joba slider, it’s been MIA in 2009…
good job by Joba, good block by Jorge, and hopefully some tack on runs in the 8th.
Uff, that was tense!
Nice strike three pitch and a gutsy call by Posada knowing it would be in the dirt.
Mehdi also in SF
October 11th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Fat boy don’t got it tonight
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time for an insurance run or 2
Girardi was a genius.
He knows his team better than the nervous arm-chair pundits here
That was a fake GB. Not a typo to be found.
I like this, I remember 2nd guessing a lot of Torre’s moves in ’96 and pretty much the more controversial the move the best the result.
well that ended well. Joe Girardi is rolling hot dice.
Insurance runs would be a good thing
Played baseball in high school and college….about cups…they take away a lot of pain…but it still hurts trust me…Delmon young had to be wearing a cup or else he would have been out of the game
Yeah, totally an old school slider by joba, nasty!
i had no idea there was a new thread…lol i was commenting to myself i guess! nice job(a)
That inning should help build Joba’s confidence.
He should also like the confidence Joe showed in him.
This all will help when he faces Angels in crucial moments.
Erica – always OPPC
October 11th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
GreenBeret7
October 11th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Only if either you or Snoopy share. Either one will be fine.
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You are a tough negotiatior, but if you share your lottery winnings with me I will share Snoopy with you
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You got a deal. I just hope Snoopy is more housebroke than my dog “Killer” or the twins. Or me, for that matter.
here’s the difference in blogs past and present…
in the past, the previous guy would’ve shoved pavano down our throats with snide remarks…
Ralphie D—don’t feel bad. I did that a few days ago.
Hughes and then Mo. Lets finish them off.
anyone for Insurance here?
pat m-
we look for the little things.
pavano was staying within himself and then when he got that inning ending strikeout with jeter on second he did a joba like fist pump.
you save them for when you’re leaving a game.
i thought it was a tell that he was out of the keyed down mental state he had been in that had been so effective.
I want swish to do something here.
pat
October 11th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
That was a fake GB. Not a typo to be found.
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WQhat can I say, pat. I screwed up in reverse. Nobody will believe me, now.
Pavano pitched great tonight, Andy was just a little better. 6 more outs and it’s on to face the Angels.
Macfaddy
There are females on the blog,could you clean it up?
GreenBeret7
October 11th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
You got a deal. I just hope Snoopy is more housebroke than my dog “Killer” or the twins. Or me, for that matter.
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I swear, you never hear a peep out of him.
Enough Youk, my high school coach used to do a surprise cup check with a bat before games. If you hit the ground you didn’t play that day.
Yeah I went to Catholic school
meant Macdaddy!
just mail it in now! this is over!
Joba Mania is back again baby!!
Love the Joba…
Sad but Melky has become an automatic out
Does Melky have a hit in this series?
please tell me they are skipping Coke now, and going straight to HUGHES
Do the umpires take lessons in artistic interpretations?
I’m using my one prediction for the night here.
If Jeter gets on – Damon is going deep.
“anyone for Insurance here?”
another run or two would be nice, but hughes and mariano might be all we need.
I wonder if Nathan will pitch the top of the 9th?
Phil gets a chance to redeem himself.
@Laura,
Melky had infield hit in 3rd or 4th inning
Well, A-Rod will bat in the 9th.
There should be some thunder between him, Tex and possibly Matsui.
You get the feeling we see rivera before the 8th is over??
hughes time
Hey guys,
FYI… Rockies/Phillies on TBS after the Yanks game. Get a chance to see the Big G in frigid cold temperatures!
I should preface that by saying that Big G probably won’t get an AB until after the 6th inning or so, so you don’t need to watch the game from beginning to end. But be sure to tune in to see the later innings to catch Big G’s pinch hit AB.
I thought Midwesterners were supposed to be kind and gentile…what’s up with the Jeter Sux chants??
DT – OPPC member (blood type – Positive)
October 11th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
I’m using my one prediction for the night here.
If Jeter gets on – Damon is going deep.
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The world will never know
Melky needs to be benched
Melky had the 1st hit of the game plus had the hit in front of Jeter’s HR in game 1, isn’t that enough for a #9 hitter when the team isn’t scoring tons of runs?
Denise, Coke was the guy who didn’t give up 2 runs in game 2, why are you down on him?
# Laura – I want Matsui in pinstripes in 2010! October 11th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Does Melky have a hit in this series?
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melky had he infield single before jeter’s homer…
Mark-Cant Touch This October 11th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I wonder if Nathan will pitch the top of the 9th?
Yes
“Why does Chip Caray yell whenever the Twins get a hit??”
Because he hates the Yankees. At least Ron isn’t biased.
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I would have left Andy in. Low pitch count and pitching a great game.
Hughes needs to come up huge here. I can’t afford another runner on base. Nervous….
Lets go Phil. I killed you the other night. Time to get back your Philthiness
Hughes for two outs… then batter to batter?
Melky has a couple hits this series..not many a couple though
Mauer is the 4th hitter this inning. It would be nice to have a 1-2-3.
BBFan – I agree about your point on Joba’s confidence.
One thing you need to know about Melky, he never does more than is absolutely necessary to win.
“Jeter sucks” chants. Thats intelligent. Must really get to him.
Erica – always OPPC
October 11th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
GreenBeret7
October 11th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
You got a deal. I just hope Snoopy is more housebroke than my dog “Killer” or the twins. Or me, for that matter.
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I swear, you never hear a peep out of him.
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It’s not really sounds out of Snoopy that would concern me.
The Yankees should score some more runs the next inning.
6 more outs.
I will have heart attack soon.
What beef do Twins fans have with Jeter? Geeze
Man..we will need to hit better vs. the Angels..we can’t get any base hits…..however, reminds me of the championship teams, score just enough runs to win some games and then other games score alot….
Gardy is so much better than Melky it isin’t even funny
Gardy works the count, steals bases, can bunt for a hit, good 2-strike hitter, and puts pressure on the defense. He is an exciting player who can beat you in a number of ways. So much better than Melky who is good at nothing….
Yeah what is the reason for the Jeter Sucks chants? I can understand if they were booing AROD b/c everyone does but what do Minnesota Twins fans have against Jeter?
according to game cast..melky is hitting .333…
Damon, cano, swisher are hitting…. .091
6 more outs!!!
Mauer reminds me of Rod Carew, a hit machine out there.
a prediction-if Mauer hits it will be against Mo…
“melky had he infield single before jeter’s homer…”
Yes, that’s right. I forgot. Thanks.
Anyone else wondering where the Yankee offense is? I’m a little concerned considering the Angels are waiting in the wings (pardon the pun).
Hope this time the back punto off the plate
All fastballs to Punto please…
Huge inning here. Close ‘em down and score three in the 9th inning.
Phil walked Punto to start his troubles last game, no?
Nothing but heat to Punto. No need to fool around here.
MG October 11th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
a prediction-if Mauer hits it will be against Mo…
Mo I don’t think will let him beat him, experience counts in these situations
don’t worry about the yankee offense..give credit to the starting pitchers of the twins last two games..you don’t usally blow out teams in the playoffs..you got to be able to win 2-1 games…
Any opposing fan saying anything bad about Jeter is like saying something bad about Cal Ripken. IE – it just doesn’t make any sense.
But since Jeter is a Yankee, opposing fans feel it’s justifiable
Here here.
Hughes location isn’t good tonight, he’s missed the last two fastballs by a mile.
Joe from Long Island October 11th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Phil walked Punto to start his troubles last game, no?
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He hung a curve and Punto dropped it in for a single. Nothing but heat today. He can’t catch up to Hughes’ fastball.
Crap.
uh oh
oh no
Hughes will lose AGAIN…..
Come on Phil…
Good pitching stops good hitting. Works both ways. Don’t worry about the Yankee offense. Red Sox pitching pretty much sucked. That was the Angels offense.
Leadoff double. Chip Carey can’t control his orgasms.
Hughes is worrisome after the breakdown on Friday. But we can’t abuse Mo, we may need him tomorrow.
If Hughes gives up a run here and the Yankees go on to win, is he still Joe’s eighth inning guy in the ALCS?
punto owns hughes…
Bunt?
That Pavano/windpipe comment just caused me to spit beer out of my nose.
Not a good way to start the inning. Need outs without Punto advancing.
Punto is one pesky dude.
Hughes is not sharp.
Phil not looking too reliable in this series
We need to get the free out here, then mo it
Again why didn’t they bust punto in!!!
hughes got to get it together…
WOWOWOWOWOWO
yyyyyyeaqh!!!!!
Once again, Jeter makes a play for the ages…
ni9ce jeter
There go those intangibles again.
Jeter with the heads up play AGAIN!
HEADS UP PLAY!
GOT HIM! PUT IT ON THE JETER HIGHLIGHT REEL!
Derek Jeter is my hero
Whoooo!
What a play by Derek!!!
Jeter’s a genius.
Brillant PLAY by jeter
that was heads up!! WOW.
JEEEEEEEETAAAAH!
What a play by Jeter!!!
Punto out at third!!!!!!!
whoa JETER!!!!!!
Again, the Captain strikes!!
Captain Intangibles
Holy Hell…What a play by the veterans. WOW.
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW
twins look like the 09 mets
What a heads play by the Captain!
Man, it’s a good thing the Twins suck.
Phil hasn’t been automatic in the last two games at all.
OMG at that play!
he is God
Jeter!
that is all.
Yeah, Jeter Sux, you Twinkie fools!!
Nice job, scrubs hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
WHAT A PLAY BY DEREK JETER
That’s why you don’t worry about the Yankees offense. Yankees pitching and defense do the job and the offense does just what it needs to.
Epic.
Wait…. I thought Punto plays the game the right way. He is so fundamentally sound and that is what makes him a great player. Nice job Punto.
Jeter!!!! No wonder the Twins fans don’t like him.
wow Jeter
YANKEE BASEBALL!!!!
Seriously, derek, can you be any more amazing?
Bad time for good ol Hughes to start crapping out.
nice play all around…twins baserunning is absurd!!!
someone tell hughes to stop pumping his fist and get someone out…however…
what an idiot Punto is! didn’t even look up at his 3rd base coach! moron!
Joba in the pen,
Cuzzi’s call, Intangibles…
The baseball gods’ gifts!
wow – that was a big mistake.
What was Jeter play?
mac daddy-
now you tell me again that jeter just another ordinary play .
mr intangible strikes again!
Phil is picking the wrong time to start slumping. If he doesn’t get his act together, the Yankees are going to have a hard time winning.
Hate to say it, but Hughes looks like a guy who can’t handle the playoff pressure.
That one is on the 3b coach not Punto. He gave him the stop sign after he hit the bag.
Where is Mo?????
Darling might think he’s watching the Mets again!
Two more, Hughes!
JETER = Ultimate Clutch
FYI, that was not a base running gaffe, it was a brilliant play by Jeter, there’s a difference.
Phil’s FB looks flat tonight like Joba’s also
And btw GREAT throw by Jorge. Please Jorge bashers, you have to give him credit there. That was not an easy play on his end.
trust me, LAA won’t make those mistakes…..
Well Mac Daddy, how about that play ?????
get the batter…
Is it possible that Hughes is overused?
Bad time to not be sharp.
So, was that playing the game the right way?
Gotta be Co-MVPs with Jeter and Rodriguez (if there was one).
robert October 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Hate to say it, but Hughes looks like a guy who can’t handle the playoff pressure.
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He was due a poor outing or two. Stop being so fickle.
great play by jeter..however that is horrible baserunning
Overmanaging. JOe Torre did same thing when 3-O versus Boston.
Jeter with the best intangibles in the game.
if a yankee made a mistake like that, he couldn’t walk down the streets of ny…
Gardenhire s/b upset with Punto, no excuse for that in a situation like this
“FYI, that was not a base running gaffe, it was a brilliant play by Jeter, there’s a difference.”
Actually, it’s a little of both.
gusb, the one who hates Posada, comes in after Jorge hits the go ahead HR and says you need pitching and defense. What a troll.
again people…nice play by jeter but let me ask: what else was he supposed to do, throw to 1st??????????????? u people would make jeter taking a dump into something amazing!!!!
is rivera ready?
bye bye balboni-
this was jeter play last night.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.....id=7037041
lets go yankees (formerly lets go twins) October 11th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
And btw GREAT throw by Jorge. Please Jorge bashers, you have to give him credit there. That was not an easy play on his end.
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Great decision by Jeter, great throw by Jorge, and a great tag by A-Rod.
Hughes won the one game the Yankees won in 2007, the one where he relieved Clemens. I think that game was kinda important.
He was due a poor outing or two. Stop being so fickle.
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The “or two” part is not very comforting. You can not have a bad outing or TWO in the postseason esp. in a 5 game series. He has got to get it together
Don’t forget that that play took two perfect throws and a fast tag. Great play all around.
Mo vs mauer regardless
cabrera battling hughes again…
Poor outing or two?!?!
His curve has zero bite, and he can’t finish off any hitters when he gets ahead 0-2. Some guys can do it in pressure situations and some guys can’t. Hughes can’t.
more impressed with the great throw by posada
Well IF he gets to second and Mauer coming up it’s the dreaded first base open and do you walk the winning run situation again. Geez
great play..horrible base running…
hughes has no secondary pitches right now, he is turning in a FB only pitcher
lets get Mo in. Phil looks shaky.
Mac Daddy is on an island on this one. Send supplies.
focus on getting cabera out….don’t lose him again!!!
Robert, hughes has done itbefore .. otherwise id agree
vs cleveland
RIVERA NOW!!!
robert=moron
We all know the dirty little secret with the Angels is that they will run at will on Posada. Hope for top outings from the starters and that means Molina catching AJ. That is if you want to win.
Mo s/b be real loose by now! why isn’t TBS mentioning this?
And a great tag by Alex. Like GB said what a great play by the veterans.
I want Phil Hughes to silence these Minnesota fans so that you can hear people sipping their beers
DT – OPPC member (blood type – Positive)
October 11th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Mac Daddy is on an island on this one. Send supplies.
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Or vote him off.
Some people take no joy in anything. Professional kill-joys. And they relish it.
nice offspeed pitch
there he is!!!
Rivera to the mound!!
Correction:
I want Mariano Rivera to silence these Minnesota fans so that you can hear people sipping their beers
you just knew Mo was going to pitch to Mauer.
havent been a fan of mo for 4 outs since 04…hope it works here
Come on guys, Phil Hughes is NOT afraid of pressure. The kid has pitched in high pressure situations, he’s just off these past couple of games. He’s guilty of bad timing not fearing the spotlight.
Did anyone else just start playing “Enter Sandman” on their iTunes?
Mo….
hopefully he won’t give up run in 8th
Mac Daddy
October 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
again people…nice play by jeter but let me ask: what else was he supposed to do, throw to 1st??????????????? u people would make jeter taking a dump into something amazing!!!!
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Well, Dimwit, most middle infielders would have held the ball and ran it back to the pitcher. He also froze the runner at first base.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAlk
MAUUUUUEEEERRRR
Good move bringing in Mo…..If Mauer beats our best , so be it………….LET’S GO MO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Was that on 3rdbase coach or Punto???
Joe’s thinking take no prisoners….
Mariano v. Mauer…
if your a casual fan this is a moment…if your a yankee or twin fan your biting your nails!
I like the phillies in that one…totally off topic…
Mo needs to be nasty right now..
Heads up play by Jeter. Great throw by Posada.
skip, it’s 950 eastern time now…
did Hughes throw anything other than a fastball?
here we go
Erica, YES! YES! Just as I refreshed, the opening chords began to play, and at the same time, I saw your post!
In sync, girl!
I think when Jeter threw the ball Punto had not stopped yet. The really play there was Posada’s accurate throw to 3rd. I just watched the play again, Punto should have known that he has to slow down when the 3b coach is giving no signal.
Phil doing his best Papelbon impression…
YOU CANT THROW ALL FASTBALLS!!!!!!!!!
Mac Daddy
October 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
again people…nice play by jeter but let me ask: what else was he supposed to do, throw to 1st??????????????? u people would make jeter taking a dump into something amazing!!!!
yea he coulda threw to first and let the tying run score
It appeared that the Twin’s 3rd base coach waved Punto coming around 3rd base…
erica–haha. i can hear it in my head and i’m humming along to myself
Well, Dimwit, most middle infielders would have held the ball and ran it back to the pitcher. He also froze the runner at first base.
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UMMMM WHAT??? one of the most stupidest things ever posted
robert October 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Hate to say it, but Hughes looks like a guy who can’t handle the playoff pressure.
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Were you asleep during game 3 of the ALDS in 2007?
that was a bad pitch by Mo, he got away with it…
I don’t think he sees anything good here, probable walk as he doesn’t swing at bad pitches. Good battle
im not big on posada, but his throw was SWEET
let’s see if mauer is in the same league as arod…
If Mauer really is the Natural he’ll line a foul ball off Phil Cuzzi.
wow… he missed
Broken bat baby!!!
NICE!!! Put that in your pipe CHIP!!!
So who’s worse….McCarver or Chip Carey????
That’s how Mo does it!
vintage rivera….
bat shattering!
Like I said
YES!
bodhisattva – Destiny Wears Pinstripes
October 11th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Erica, YES! YES! Just as I refreshed, the opening chords began to play, and at the same time, I saw your post!
In sync, girl!
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Great minds think alike
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That cutter was just pure NASTY
Vintage!! Broken bat yes
Mauer is still taking splinters out of his on that one.
Ralphie your not biting your nails since this isn’t a must win game. Your sitting here thinking the Yankees will win it and your good with that. I am anyway.
Congratulations to the MVP, Joe Mauer. See you in April.
Mo snapping bats with that cutter like he’s been doing for 12 years
That’s why he’s the best ever
Anyone recording this go back and watch Posada and Hughes do a synchronized jump after Alex tags Punto. It’s pretty funny.
Wow. I love the reaction from the Twins dugout following the Punto play!! Some of the guys were ripping their hair out!!!
Just simply the best!
the cutter!!!
The 9:41 update has my speechless.
i guess not…
That was a great job by Posada. He wanted that first pitch way inside. Rivera threw it on the outside corner and Mauer just missed it. Then Jorge took a few steps towards Mo shaking his head “NO!!!” and then Mo got it inside.
Rivera needs to be investigated, That pitch to Mauer was illegal
MO………….AKA The Buzzsaw……..:)
The supposed “fundamentally sound” team is playing far from “fundamentally sound” this series.
Well, Dimwit, most middle infielders would have held the ball and ran it back to the pitcher. He also froze the runner at first base.
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Don’t waste your breath. I just was on another forum today where they were railing about how Jeter is nothing special. Let the losers continue to live under their rock.
GB7 – I was going to post something, but I’ll let you.
i think mac daddy needs to take a dump
It’s Intangible…
Gardenhire Glowering…
Penitent Punto…
Hughes still needs to learn to “show” his curveball early in the count. Right now it seems he gets excited once he gets to 0-2 and doesn’t have much of a gameplan, this allows hitters to keep on fouling off pitches and Hughes will eventually throw a breaking ball that the hitter has been waiting on.
9:41 post. There are no words.
“again people…nice play by jeter but let me ask: what else was he supposed to do, throw to 1st??????????????? u people would make jeter taking a… into something amazing!!!!”
mac daddy-
i’ve had it with you.
we’re watching a game here like we were last night and you are trying to make points that jeter is ordinary.
last night you pulled the same nonsense.
cal ripken himself pointed out that jeter should have been the cut off at third last night.
you have been refuted by none other than cal ripken.
take a hike .
we have a game to watch .
that was so nasty. some runs and lets get out of this hell hole of a stadium
Insurance?
Who are these announcers??? Bert & Ernie??????????
i think mac daddy needs to take a dump
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trying to wait til end of game…wont be as amazing if it was jeter though
TIme to make Erica smile, Johnny boy.
Yankees have struck out 10 times tonite…
Yankees have struck out 10 times tonite…
Mac Daddy
October 11th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Well, Dimwit, most middle infielders would have held the ball and ran it back to the pitcher. He also froze the runner at first base.
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UMMMM WHAT??? one of the most stupidest things ever posted
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Who am I to argue with the expert on posting the stupidest things.
Time to make Joba the 8th inning guy.
You do not get to disappoint 2 games in a row in October and keep your job (unless you are MO or someone established).
“So who’s worse….McCarver or Chip Carey????”
Chip Carey
Could damon get a golden sombrero?
Todd
October 11th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
Who are these announcers??? Bert & Ernie??????????
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No, Bert and Ernie are far more colorful, funny and insightful.
Gardenhire hiding Nathan.
3 runs please
Erica quick a letter
Let’s pop some champagne , then implode this dumpy dome
Dynasty,
Keep ‘em comin’
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Damon struggling big time
Tarheelyank
October 11th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Erica quick a letter
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I already used up my one for the night. More than that is taking advantage of my superpowers. LOL
Johnny and I had a pretend fight after his last AB. I am going to have to yell at him again
God, Damon needs a rest…come on!
Terrible day for Damon today
Damon looks lost
I had the good fortune to be in attendance for “the flip” game. Jeter and Posada now again silencing a screaming-to-stunned home crowd (with Jorge again having hit a solo HR for the single-run edge).
This lead has to stay intact for symmetry’s sake,.
wow, Damon, so bad, so bad…
Damon can’t wait to get the heck out of here.
The next series can’t come soon enough for Damon.
4 k’s? ouch!
Once again, please dont sign him for next year. Bring back Matsui and get someone that can actually play LF.
Damon
looking pathetic, he better step it up if we make it to the next series
Damon owes us something in the ALCS.
It’s not funny John
Chip Caray is the trough of announcers. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t even have a normal play-by-play inventory job.
Not a single BB for the Yankees so far.
Erica, your PBF is making me mad.
4 K’s for Damon.. Not Good!
A-Rod’s on deck!
damon needs to play better starting friday
Damon is saving his best for the ALCS
these umps are a joke
Laura – I want Matsui in pinstripes in 2010!
October 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
The next series can’t come soon enough for Damon.
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Or me!!!! I am very angry at him
Damon. Bench time
I wonder who’ll play the Dodgers tougher the Phils or Rockies.
Damon wearing the golden sombrero tonight :-/
Ohh Damon, that golden sombrero shows how much you are struggling lately…
I think Damon needs to snuggle with Yankee Snoopy more than GB does tonight…
this game is messing up my Sunday schedule-Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dexter, Californication. All DVRed, fortunately.
That’s high.
Punto probably feels as bad as Holloday did the other day.
none of those pitches were in TBS’s strike zone
These umps are a riot… they have no idea what a ball is
Erica,
Are you putting your PBF on a short term probation for a few days after tonight’s performance.
Chip Carey throes in a “Justin Morneau not here” excuse for the Twins.
Johnny Damon and Kevin Long have some quality time ahead of them this week
Hopefully Damon gets it going next game
KF
October 11th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Erica,
Are you putting your PBF on a short term probation for a few days after tonight’s performance.
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No. He needs my love and support.
Someone needs to defend him on this board!
Hughes might be a little tired. We take care of business tonight, he’ll have plenty of time to rest up.
Good. Put Tex on base so Alex can drive him home with a bomb to right center.
You’ve got to just laugh at the consistent stupidity displayed on this blog with the Melky-bashing. Not only does he have more hits than 1/3 of the starters, he’s tied with 2 others and is just one away from another.
In other words, if his name isn’t Jeter, A-Rod or Posada, then he isn’t hitting well this series.
But yes, as always, it’s all Melky’s fault. Imbeciles.
They better pitch around alex.
what is this 9:41 post you all are talking about….
I thought they would walk A-Rod
JD’s streaky. He’ll be back. He had his best swings of the night in that AB.
Why does Caray keep lamenting the loss of morneau? They played like crap with him, and when he went down they stormed into the playoffs.
How come Caray doesn’t lament the loss of Wang? :/
I’m sure he’ll right himself for the Angels series.
Funny stat of the day. Johnny Damon batted .171 in the 2004 AlCS.
mac daddy is a troll.
doesn’t like jeter.
mac daddy you are not only a troll .
you also don’t know the game. you don’t even know simple cut off positions.
me , pat m, and others all pointed off proper cut offs to you for that jeter play last night.
i’ve posted a video 5 times showing cal ripken saying you are wrong and showing you were wrong.
you have anything to say about that ?
you can try to ignore me, but i’m a little hard to ignore.
the only explanation that you’re back at it again tonight is that you’re a troll.
i think hughes is just a little too amped up…..it is hurting his command..
Chip Carey needs to tell the viewers that the Yankees are without their 2 time 19 game winning injured Wang……..
What is up with Damon, he has been awful this past month?
Just going to point out the playing of Bruce Springsteen at the Metrodome
I’m not calling for a 2 run blast from Rodriguez, but, I will take a single or a double in the gap. another homer is asking a lot.
PEYTON Manning just goes 94 yards in 6 plays in 28 seconds in the 2 minute drill for a TD.
“Chip Caray is the trough of announcers. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t even have a normal play-by-play inventory job.”
He calls games for the Braves.
EY–scroll up and see for yourself…it’s hilarious!
Ron
October 11th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
You’ve got to just laugh at the consistent stupidity displayed on this blog with the Melky-bashing. Not only does he have more hits than 1/3 of the starters, he’s tied with 2 others and is just one away from another.
In other words, if his name isn’t Jeter, A-Rod or Posada, then he isn’t hitting well this series.
But yes, as always, it’s all Melky’s fault. Imbeciles.
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Melky made fools of the critics a long time ago. Let them twist.
Hughes is opening up somewhat and his pitches are leaking over the plate. Very fixable.
The Ghost
October 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Funny stat of the day. Johnny Damon batted .171 in the 2004 AlCS.
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Yes, but he hit the Grand Slam in Game 7 that poked all of the air out of Yankee Stadium
After Yanks win WS this yr. Cash has to start mixing in some young athletic talent to go with vets like Jeter, AROD, Posada.
Out:
Damon 36
Matsui 36
Molina 33
Nady 30 (coming off of injury)
Sam was speechless at 9:41
If we play like this in the ALCS, we’re going to be swept.
Would Girardi dare bring in Gardner here??? to pinch-run for Tex?
“what is this 9:41 post you all are talking about….”
It said
yeah Damon was basically an automatic out for the red sox in 2004 against the yanks.he really did nothing untill game 7,…then he had the game of his life..
Girardi needs to give Damon a day off and play Hinske…
you dont take out tex because then you lose his glove in the field…plus if gardner comes in and steals they walk arod
Carey calls games for the Braves? I thought John Scambi does?
A Rod is feeling good, doing a little bat dance there.
I haven’t seen Alex so patient at the plate in a long time.
it said what??
“If we play like this in the ALCS, we’re going to be swept.”
Clueless much?
Some jesus complexes on this forum. lol
mac daddy post whatever you want.
good eye for A Rod.
it wasnt close…
KF
October 11th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Erica,
Are you putting your PBF on a short term probation for a few days after tonight’s performance.
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she needs to leave him alone for a few days. He’s PWO(pretend worn out).
Tarheelyank–haha that’s funny!
I really think Johnny will get it ironed out before next week. Once he does the Yanks will roll even more.
timo
October 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
I had the good fortune to be in attendance for “the flip” game. Jeter and Posada now again silencing a screaming-to-stunned home crowd (with Jorge again having hit a solo HR for the single-run edge).
This lead has to stay intact for symmetry’s sake,.
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Brilliantly stated. Agreed
Wow that was close.
Some one should tell Rauch he has a tree growing out of his back…
Erica, that was my point, it’s not how much you hit in the playoffs – it’s when you hit.
Chip getting on my nerves!!!Where the heck is Kay!
another great at bat by arod
Chip and Ron obviously don’t have the benefit of the monitor when they’re calling the pitches. That ball 3 did NOT just miss.
Good AB
come on blow the game open!!!!enough
Matsui will homer and put this one away!
I would have given Nathan this inning no matter what.
Damon will have 3 days off….
Enough Youk
October 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
it said what??
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Why don’t you just scroll up????
He pitched around alex…thats what i call respect.
Ugliest tat ever
He pitched around alex…thats what i call respect.
Great at bat by Alex.
He pitched around alex…thats what i call respect.
Let’s do it Hit-Decki!! A double in the gap would be nice.
Why wouldn’t Nathan be pitching at this point?
“it said what??”
I posted it already.
It said
Single makes it a 2 run game. Who better to finish the twins than the Sayonara Kid.
KF
October 11th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Damon will have 3 days off….
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4. Game 1 is Friday
I wonder if all the time off is why the post season games seem to have so many who struggle with hitting. Far too many days of only facing BP has to affect your timing some.
“Some one should tell Rauch he has a tree growing out of his back…”
Worst.Tattoo.Ever.
Come on Sui!
I think Damon is going to get four days off.
Hope this performance by Chip Carey makes people appreciate Kay.
Les Yankees sont la
Now hes just doing this to try and ice mo
That comment about the shattered bat lodging in Pavano’s windpipe if he were still a Yankee is comment of the series.
Joe from Long Island
October 11th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I think Damon is going to get four days off.
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Laura – I’m ready for LAA. Are you?
October 11th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
“If we play like this in the ALCS, we’re going to be swept.”
Clueless much?
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Agreed. Strong starting pitching, timely power, great defense and shutdown relief is a recipe for disaster.
ironically I have TNT in High-Def..not TBS…why is that
no some said I could count correctly
big spot for the yanks to get at least 1 run in.
they have 2 cracks at it!
cmon!
Matsui is due big time.
That is the difference with A-Rod this year. In the past he would have swung at that last pitch. This year he would take walk and leave to the next batter.
The playoffs is about winning close games…some of the people in here are just ignorant about playoff baseball…no one really gets blown out.
Now with that said, Hideki double in the gap and finish them off, get us the insurance with the carpet field.
I love it when they bring in a lefty to face Matsui, I think it irritates him and he gets lots of hits…
You people who post comments during the game on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives. Watch the game!
or spell either
Matsui absolutely kills lefties. When will the opposing managers start respecting this man?
I have resigned to the fact that TBS announcers are so bad, that I have to listen to Sterling/Waldman on MLB Gameday Audio..
Okay, enough of the “who’s on first routine” with the 9:41 post.
Although, the actress Kelly Hu has lots of integrity despite her confusing last name.
“Ace (Yankees, Giants, Knicks, and Rangers Fan!) October 11th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Why wouldn’t Nathan be pitching at this point?”
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Gun shy, Nathan is a good closer but the Yankees seem to see him well.
so mac daddy is an arod fan , but not a jeter fan.
real yankee fans root for both.
Its getting quiet in Minny
Matsui says his swing is better against lefties, because he has to concentrate on it. He hit that homer in Game 1 off lefty Liriano.
good one tarheel…that made me laugh
Yanks are gonna break it open
Trexler= Fat Abe ??
Come on Godzilla.
“real yankee fans root for both.”
Real Yankee fans root for ALL Yankees.
does caray know what pavano did the yankss..he killed their roster for 4 years….he handcuffed them…..
Will the announcers please stop with their obsession with Pavano? He gave up 2 big HRs.
just 1 more run please
another great at bat…nice job matsui
Bases juiced!
We DON’T swing at junk!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gardenhire is getting a workout going to the mound this inning.
Don’t love how long Mo has been sitting. I hope we get some runs out of this
Excellent at bat by Godzilla. Time for Jorge to get his battery mate some breathing room.
gotta get a run here, if they get out of this it gives them momentum going into the ninth. Girardi needs to play for one just to keep them on their heels.
“Real Yankee fans root for ALL Yankees.”
I did not root for Kevin Brown or Jaret Wright…is that okay..i mean…Kevin Brown..i hated that guy
So much for the Twins’ lefty specialist. Gotta blow the game open.
Death blow?
So, JORGE…DO NOT HIT INTO A DP…please!!! A long fly ball would be OK, but a bases clearing double would be better!
Let’s see if Nathan is as nervous as he was the other night.
why didn’t they go to Nathan to start the inning?
there is no tomorrow Minny.
Trexler=Pete Abe
now whose over-managing? 4 pitchers in one inning? A new pitcher for a switch hitter? A lefty to face lefty killer Matsui?
Girardi is done managing for the evening. What else can he do? Sit back and watch Joe.
so if Jorge, the object of so much abuse on this blog for most of the season, comes through with the killer hit here, will there at least be some grudging acknowledgement of his contribution to the Yankees?
probably not, but who cares…
Okay, Girardi has to pinch run for Matsui here…I am not sure with whom…but it has to be done…
Trexler
You are wrong. This is a very tight informed community of Yankee fans.
If you do not get it, move on.
Whats that Chip? Pavano won 18 games at one point. You havent mentions the 18,000 times tonight.
The playoffs is about winning close games…some of the people in here are just ignorant about playoff baseball…no one really gets blown out.
I just said the same thing to my buddy.
I like a tight game anyway. Rather have it end 2-1. You can’t have a spine of marshmallow.
I really respect Ron Gardenhire – the guys does miracles every year with less than great talent – but the poor guy really looks exasperated. Who can blame him?
“Real Yankee fans root for ALL Yankees.”
laura-
thanks for correcting me
Chip and Pavano HAVE to be secret lovers.
Pavano should be banished to Gitmo, for gosh sakes!!!
NOW, Nathan comes on??? Me thinks Gardenhire doesn’t like Nathan.
randy l.
October 11th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
so mac daddy is an arod fan , but not a jeter fan.
real yankee fans root for both.
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You forgot about his hate-fest at Posada.
Not too many Yankees this loser likes.
I hope they were not paying attention to how Robertson took care of this situation
off topic- interviewing broncos qb orton on nbc—-lookalike: him and the lead singer from the foo fighters
Enough Youk
October 11th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
“Real Yankee fans root for ALL Yankees.”
I did not root for Kevin Brown or Jaret Wright…is that okay..i mean…Kevin Brown..i hated that guy
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I rooted for Brown and Randy Johnson. But I didn’t like doing it. It was more of an obligation
How about a little Hip Hip for the K.O.punch please.
Icing mo is coming back to bite him
Enough Youk
I did too. Sorry couldn’t resist.
The stage is set for another Twins miscue
Joe Nathan here to serve up a grand slam to Jorge Posada
KF
October 11th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I hope they were not paying attention to how Robertson took care of this situation
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Its apples and oranges.
Robertson is a magician!
I’m listening to the mlb.com feed of WCBS. TBS must really be having a fit–if the Yankees win here, all they are left with is the Rockies/Phillies in 20 F!
MG
October 11th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
so if Jorge, the object of so much abuse on this blog for most of the season, comes through with the killer hit here, will there at least be some grudging acknowledgement of his contribution to the Yankees?
probably not, but who cares…
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He already gave us the lead and threw to the correct side of third to preserve it. These Posada haters really need to crawl out of here.
mac daddy-
there’s some good web sites for beginning baseball fans like you that don’t understand cutoffs and proper defensive positioning.
check them out.
Does anybody else see the irony in Trexler’s post?
Jorge is a .335 lifetime batter with the bases loaded…
what is jorge swinging at??
“so if Jorge, the object of so much abuse on this blog for most of the season, comes through with the killer hit here, will there at least be some grudging acknowledgement of his contribution to the Yankees?”
I’m on record for saying that AJ likes to pitch to Molina. At no time have I ever said that Posada was useless to the Yankees. He’s just useless to AJ.
last yankee post season grand slam? was………can u name him
Woooot wooot!
Huge Posada!
Like I said, up your OPS.
PINCH RUN FOR MATSUI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
NICE! Thx Nathan.
All right Po, make Gardenhire cry. Nathan can do his best Lidge impression.
Nicely done, Posada.
Can Nathan pitch for LAA in that series too?
hip hip jorge
Hip.
Hip.
Jorge.
Death Blow!
ok fine, Jorge can catch every game from now on.
I love you Jorge <3
Hip Hip – Horhay!!
Nice!!!!
(but why wasn’t Nathan in at the start of the inning?)
Nathan may NEVER be the same……….YESSSSSSSSSSSSsssssssss!!!!!!!!!!
Posada!
Awww man that Posada why doesn’t that .200 hitter Molina play
gotta give posada credit…huge night for him
Perfect swing by Posada. Just keep the line moving, Cano.
hip hip Jorge
Standing 8 count!!!
Metrodome mojo…
Nearing its nadir, murmurs…
Nathan knocked again…
Come on Cano, pretend no one is on base.
Good for Jorge!! He is a true Yankee. I have had my doubts about him, but he showed me tonight that he is a player!
Cano was all over that pitch, he just missed.
Tom in N.J.
Nope. But there is justice in Posada’s bat/
trexler is Pete incognito.
Can Chip sound any LESS happy that the Yanks just scored??? HACK!!!!!
Jeff NJ
October 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
ok fine, Jorge can catch every game from now on.
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I will let Girardi know you approve
TBS team on a suicide watch.
caray was not happy about that hit..
Come on guys we can do this! We deserve this!
Where are the Posada critics? Got nothing to say?
Great job Jorge
I’ll take that. Insuarance run
Cano=Mr Patient
Come on Robbie…do something productive please!!
Great piece of hitting from Jorge…maybe Robby can add some more on here…don’t understand Matsui running here but whatevs
well they got robbie where they want him, with risp…
I bet Joe uses Gardner for Swisher in the bottom of the 9th. But why not Hairston for Matsui?
There he is.
Yes!!!!!!
10. Fight over!!!!!!!
And the train keeps moving along.
That’s it.
Nighty,night Twin fans!
that was a good piece of hitting by Cano with an 0-2 count.
foobar
October 11th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
well they got robbie where they want him, with risp…
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What were you saying??
Robbie is telling you to eat that RBI
Chip Caray sounded so depressed after Jorge got that hit.
Luckily, we won’t have to hear him for much longer…
randy l.
October 11th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
mac daddy-
there’s some good web sites for beginning baseball fans like you that don’t understand cutoffs and proper defensive positioning.
check them out.
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I suggest he start with “Baseball For Idiots” and then graduate to “Baseball For Dummies”.
Good job Robbie
fisted
“caray was not happy about that hit..”
He sounds like he wants to cry.
Cano hits with risp…get the bubbly ready!!!
All right, 2 insurance runs now! Good job by Cano!
we only score by HRs, remember that
Game over. Girardi deserves credit for lighting a fire under Jorge. He is the team’s dynamite.
Rockin Robbie…Girardi time for the pinch runner here for Matsui now that he on third!
Nathan doing his best Paplesmear impression….LOVE IT!!
Woo!
That crowd is so quiet you’d think that they are in church.
And now you can hear people sipping their beers at the Metrodome
That’s ugly, but it counts………….Marte may be able to close this one out
Cano! Nice RBI!
So will Gardenhire blame the umps on this game too?
More.
wow these announcers are so disappointed .
they must be being paid by the game.
more games and they would have been paid more.
This is good! Really Good!
This is good! Really Good!
You have to love merry-go-round baseball!
jerry hairston sighting…
Now we’re talking.
Cano!
Cano comes through with RISP!
THANK U JOE. MR. HAIRSTON!
Aw, don’t compare Nathan with that pig.
Gotta go, folks. For when they win: YES! The yankees are the best! Next step–ALCS!
if mo blows this, ill stop posting!!
Get the TNT ready to implode the Dome!!
na na na na na na na na hey hey hey goodbye
Where are the Posada critics? Got nothing to say?
He can hit up a storm. Just can’t catch worth a damn. Now is someone going to rip up my Yankee fan card?
didn’t GB’s dog type that the Yanks will get THREE runs in the 9th?
that pooch is on fire…
Let’s get enough so robertson can pitch the ninth! How many runs do you think it will take to get Girardi to feel safe not bringing Mo back out? I say 15.
If we get one more can we let D-Rob finish them? he deserves it.
” Laura – I’m ready for LAA. Are you? October 11th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
That crowd is so quiet you’d think that they are in church.”
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Close… it is a funeral for the Twins season.
Time to un-mute Chip and Ron….let’s see how they react to this
Caray and Darling are doing the NLCS, tonight is the last you will hear them…
Come on, Nick. Keep the train moving.
gusb
October 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Where are the Posada critics? Got nothing to say?
He can hit up a storm. Just can’t catch worth a damn. Now is someone going to rip up my Yankee fan card?
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Yes. Me
Did you not notice he was behind the plate for a 1 run Pettitte gem??
Mo WILL pitch the 9th..
“Can Chip sound any LESS happy that the Yanks just scored??? HACK!!!!!”
He’s doing his Orsillo impersonation…
what is up with nathan
sam,
Did you read that blog entry (I forget where I saw it), but “fisted” would be in a Chip Caray drinking game.
I would say 18…(The Ghost)…would love for Swish to nail a granny here to really end it…
Big AB for Nick
not only did they get a insurance run.. they got 2!!!
Mo will still get the save no matter how many runs they score.
Winning the Central…
That was the Twins’ destiny…
Ours is Dynasty!!!!!
I rooted for the pinstripes with both Johnson and Brown, Erica.
It was hard.
MG
October 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Caray and Darling are doing the NLCS, tonight is the last you will hear them…
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THANK GOD!
MG
October 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Caray and Darling are doing the NLCS, tonight is the last you will hear them…
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THANK GOD!
gusb, Posada caught 2 full games this series, how many runs did the Twins score so far in 17 innings?
The Yanks have come up huge in this series when it really counted……..so it doesn’t matter that they haven’t pounded the ball. Plus, is it me, or is this team making some ridiculous defensive plays?
Swiffer.
Series MVP????????????Arod or Punto??
Enough Youk October 11th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
what is up with nathan
Too many appearances. just like Papebon
TBS announcers reacting as if someone died. Almost silent in broadcast booth!!
this carl pavano love fest is bizarre…
Nathan and Papelbom implode on the same day. Goes to show you how hard it is to stay a dominant closer. These guys come and go, but none ever measure up to Mo.
Let’s not get too over-confident…a 3 run lead could easily be jeopardized
Get this over and be merciful to the Twins. Even if they took tonight they didn’t have the horses to go any further.
“Nathan doing his best Paplesmear impression….LOVE IT!!”
Nathan is better than him. He just ran into the wrong guys twice. Namely Teix, Al & Georgy. No shame there.
Something the Yanks have been doing that bodes well for the Anaheim series – they are taking advantage of mistakes by the other team. That, and scoring not just on HRs.
Though the dingers are nice.
Nick Whiffer
Memo to the LoHud blog:
It doesn’t matter how many runs the Yankees score here, Mo pitches the 9th, it’s the ALDS, remember?
Shouldn’t Mo be exercising?
Mo will close this out.
So, A-rod will be the MVP of the ALDS.
Well deserved.
i wonder when tickets will go onsale. i think i might drive down to L.A. to see the game. Anyone in the bay area want to go?
I am feeling bad for the twins now.
so those who kept saying where is our offensive, lets recap 7 runs game 1, 5 runs game 2 and now 4 runs game 3….not bad, not bad at all….and counting
To be honest, Joe should have someone up just in case the long inning stiffens him up…it will be 4 full days off but still…
SWISHer couldn’t even get a sac fly
Todd
October 11th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Nick Whiffer
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LOL..I like that one!!
as bad as randy johnson was with the yanks…he did win 17 games I think two years in a row…he was terrible in the post season though
Gardenhire looks fried
Another clowny AB from the clown Nick Swisher, who capped it off by blowing a nice big bubble.
Closing down the Metrodome. Last out turn off the lights.
How intimidating must Mo be to a rookie or 2nd year player? Imagine growing up watching this guy dominate the post season then all of the sudden you are facing him.
“I suggest he start with “Baseball For Idiots” and then graduate to “Baseball For Dummies”.”
thank you gb 7-
i saw the book” baseball for dummies” for a quarter at a book sale and i bought it for a red sox friend of mine as a joke.
before i gave it to him, i looked through it.
it’s by joe morgan and is actually surprisingly good.
so bottom line, i think it might be a little too advanced for mac daddy .
“Let’s not get too over-confident…a 3 run lead could easily be jeopardized”
Agreed.
Man, do the Twins suck or what
Don’t know why anyone wanted to face Detroit instead of this team.
3 outs left
Ugh, bad job……………..
Mo was sitting for awhile, so hopefully he won’t be too rusty
Bench melky already
Enough Youk
October 11th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
as bad as randy johnson was with the yanks…he did win 17 games I think two years in a row…he was terrible in the post season though
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It wasn’t so much what he did or didn’t do.
He was either really good or really bad. And his attitude stunk the entire way
there is no MVP in this round, but it would have obviously been A Rod.
Take nothing away from the way that Pavano pitched tonight. He and Pettitte were both outstanding.
Ah, here it is. Bats Blog entry on the terrible TBS coverage:
http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/.....-coverage/
Another excellent demonstration of knowledge of the strike zone by Melky.
Thanks for the comment bodhisattva. Although the extra runs mess with the symmetry to “the flip” game, I’ll take them gladly.
Great inning. Now, what did Mo do to keep warm? The only thing I worry about is the long delay between innings for him.
bottom of the lineup really needs to step up in the ALCS
Add this dump to Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium as stadiums the Yankees have unceremoniously closed down.
gusb, Posada caught 2 full games this series, how many runs did the Twins score so far in 17 innings?
About as many as they did all season. The Twins didn’t exactly hurt the Yankees this season. Big deal. Wait til they face the Angels with noodle arm catching.
3 more outs!!!
Time to check out the Rockies game…Oh wait, I forgot, we still need 3 more outs.
“Did you not notice he was behind the plate for a 1 run Pettitte gem??”
He didn’t know who was catching because Posada had a mask on.
Angels are an easier foe than Boston
Did you really want to face “Gibson” Beckett and Lester 4 times in a 7 game series?
If the Yankees win this one, there are three things that need a really good look:
(1) Damon is in a black hole, continued from September.
(2) Swisher is in a slightly less black hole.
(3) Most importantly, Phil Hughes needs to regain movement/command of his fastball. Maybe he’s too amped.
If they can fix Hughes, I like their chances. Just like their entire season, he is the key.
agreed Randy Johnson was a total jerk..plus he gave up a billion homeruns…
randy l.
October 11th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
“I suggest he start with “Baseball For Idiots” and then graduate to “Baseball For Dummies”.”
thank you gb 7-
i saw the book” baseball for dummies” for a quarter at a book sale and i bought it for a red sox friend of mine as a joke.
before i gave it to him, i looked through it.
it’s by joe morgan and is actually surprisingly good.
so bottom line, i think it might be a little too advanced for mac daddy .
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I’ve actually seen the one for idiots, too. Aptly named. It’s broken down to little league basics.
http://www.amazon.com/Complete.....0028629515
Get the lead-off hitter out…then we are golden!
Finish them off Mo
There better be a celebration after this game.
We haven’t won a 1st round series in 5 years… they deserve to celebrate.
drink!
Hmmm…here we go…
>Get the lead-off hitter out…then we are golden!
Settle for something else.
drink
Randy, it’s a perfect fit for him. If ever there was a complete idiot, it’s him.
“Take nothing away from the way that Pavano pitched tonight. He and Pettitte were both outstanding.”
I wish he would have done that for us. =/
That’s not how to start the inning, Mo!
lets go mo…
here we go with the bloop garbage..
People complaining as the Yanks are about to win their first postseaon series in five years?
Makes you wonder.
That’s all they get
Yah right, Swisher sucks. He drove in the go ahead run in the first game and made a heck of a play yesterday……also, in the first game, didn’t he make a great throw home to prevent a run? There are other ways to contribute to a game besides getting a hit…..
if mo blows this, ill stop posting!!
mac daddy-
you afraid to debate?
i do believe you are afraid to debate me on the jeter play.
i was ragging on you all last night and the yankees won , so now i just have to keep doing it.
mo is going to tighten up and end this baby.
m
October 11th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
drink!
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This must be at least the 5th time he’s said “fisted”….
I’ll definitely partake in the drinking game when I watch the NLCS.
Where was that?
Ump..where was that pitch?
Stay humble ppl, this is still a baseball team we are playing.
WHERE WAS THAT LAST PITCH???
Pittsburgh Yankee fan, I think it’s unfair to say Swisher is not contributing. He’s been involved in 3 very good and very important defensive plays in this series.
Zone crunching here on Mo…As usual…needs to jam these lefties…
Pavano was outstanding for the Yankees. Well, he stood out, anyway. well, technically he sat out, but whatever.
A hit those Mo hits
This strikezone… boggles the mind.
Abreu drives in big runs in the playoffs… Swisher makes great plays
LOL
That’s one.
come on mo
show time.
one pitch at a time.
bad series for kubel.
streeaaaaker.
JFC some moron ran at Mo
what a great pitch by Mo there…
TBS showed the IDIOT running into the field…what a bunch of losers..
Some creep ran onto the field.
Uh oh, some crazy on the field.
Oh how great would it have been if the weird guy with the hair from earlier in the game was the one who ran on the field.
My Steel Reserve is chilling in the fridge…2 Outs Away from sweet, sweet goodness
boo on TBS for cutting away from the streaker. lol.
whats with the stupid fan???
Ohhhhh, he almost made it.
well done.
What a clown.
LOL a rabid twin fan runs on the filed, who knew they existed?
tv is not supposed show people running on the field
YES never shows that crap, but these idiots do.
I can’t believe Pavano ran back on the field. What a hot dog.
All I can say is idiot to that man
we can only hope they go Tony Soprano on that idiot who ran out on the field, he’s probably a troll on LoHud…
Was that fan wearing a Phillies jersey?
lol
Wow! they usally don’t show that…what an idiot.
Wonder why they broke from policy and flashed to the kid climbing the fence.
Weird.
Lol at TBS. Usually they don’t broadcast fan interference on TV.
PETE A. JUST RAN ON THE FIELD SHOUTING SOMETHING ABOUT A ROD!!!!
field not filed!! Okay, no more wine.
Where the hell was Shelley Duncan when we need him…lol
What would possess some idiot to run out on the field like that?
Was that JimPR One running on the field?
I forget how nervous playoff baseball makes me! BLARGH!
Send that drunken Twinkie fan to a ‘Sota Jail cell
I can’t believe they showed the crazy on National TV
Lets go Mo. Focus.
Jeff…lol
You definitely have to give the Twins A for effort.
You people who post comments during the game on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives. Watch the game!
It did look like he had a Phillies jersey on.
Anyone remember the Padres fan that ran onto the field and slid across home plate in 98′? He was wearing camo pants, no shirt – somehow I remember that.
whats with the lack of updates fellas?
they shud make him walk home without clothing in that freezin minny weather
How scary for the Yankees…remember how some crazy fans attacked that Royal’s first base coach?
I wonder if I’ll see that guy down here at Hammond Field for Spring Training? They sell lots of beer down here to fight off the hot sun.
“You definitely have to give the Twins A for effort.”
In Punto’s case, TOO much effort.
“whats with the lack of updates fellas?”
Newspaper deadlines.
Nothing to hit. he will swing at anything
That’s two.
lol at Caray who got so excited with that single. What a tool.
Yankee Fan in Boston
October 11th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
I forget how nervous playoff baseball makes me! BLARGH!
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Load up on the Xanax…we have 2 more series left
“whats with the lack of updates fellas?”
They are probably in the clubhouse waiting for the players.
“What would possess some idiot to run out on the field like that?”
About 10 Miller Lites.
UNO
1 mo baby!
soooooooo close……
You people who post comments during the game on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives. Watch the game!
One more!!
the cutter still cutting…
Mo is the best there ever was, best there ever will be
I love seeing Jorgie standing up with 2 strikes, Mo almost always gets a K on that pitch, they’ve been doing that for 15 years.
I think thats an old school Minnesota Jersey.
The Steel reserve is on the counter, ready to be opened. Come On!
Chip Caray is NOT a “Chip” off the Old Block…his Dad was a much better announcer than this goof
Loserville
October 11th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
You people who post comments during the game on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives. Watch the game!
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You mean like you, Lifeless?
Good news – No more Chip Carey
Bad News – 2 series worth of Joe Buck.
That guy sitting next to mauer is like, “Dude, let me throw you a party when you get your mvp. We’ll play the Caray drinking game while we watch the NLCS”
So, like, which Twin gets to take the “baggies” home? Did OC realize that they aren’t THAT kind of baggies when he signed up for them?
Ballgame!!!!!!!!!
gonna be a long wait until the series starts on friday…
Yay!
Bring on the Angels!
3 down, 8 to go.
Way to go, TEAM!!!!!
Awesome!! Woohoo!!!
http://www.epiconeliner.com/yeah.swf
Nice!!!
time to put on frank!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Mo Maims Minnesota’s Metrodome Magic
WhooHoo!!!!
No big surprise.
Congratulations Yankees.
SWEET!
3 wins down!! 8 more to go, boys and girls!
They should break out the Champagne big time for this, first time in 6 years back to the ALCS
We are ALDS champions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yankee / angels
here we go !!!
Once it hits your lips!
I think we would all agree, it is more than possible to post here and still not miss a second of the game.
Congratulations Yankee fans! Let’s enjoy our first trip to the ALCS since 2003! How ridiculous is that?
I think we know who the ALDS MVP is???
ALCS, baby!
5 years
Yowza! Phase 1 accomplished!
Thank you Punto
YES!!!!!! GO YANKS!!!!!! Eat it Chip!!
I mean 2004, duh.
Attaboy! bring on the Angels!
Another Pettitte win and Rivera save in postseason play!
What is with the subdued celebration? I guess they are waiting to go crazy when we win it all.
woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats, Yanks!!
Congratulations to the NYY organization, manager, coaches, players and fans. Beutifully played series.
I feel so bad beating this Twins team.
Every hit Arod had produced an RBI
That’s three.
And Mauer sits dreaming of his future days in real pinstripes.
Yikes… Friday – not until Friday countdown.
You people who post comments during the game on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives.
Good this feels good… I remember this feeling…
Andy Pettitte was HUGE tonight….he did an excellent job.
That series was a professional beat down.
Wild guess: A-Rod=Series MVP.
8 more.
Congratulations to the Twins and their fans, too. They’re a fine young team. Just a little short. Heck of a series, though.
WHOOHOO!!
Wow. Now I can exhale!
Congrats to the Yankees.
Now, onward.
HURRAY!!!!!
Ok. Now time to beat the Angels.
Arod, Tex, Po, Jeter, and the hitters were all great. But, make no mistake, this was won by pitching. That is what sets this team apart from the Yankees’ teams of the last 5 years.
YES!
You people who post comments during the game on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives. Watch the game!
there is no MVP.
no series MVP in ALDS, Arod also crushed Minnesota in 2004 ALDS
Rocco October 11th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
I feel so bad beating this Twins team.
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Why? They just aren’t that good. Lesser teams lose.
I bet the Yankees don’t feel bad.
Awww he’s so cajun/southern sounding.
Andy interview! Yesssss.
Awesome win! No baseball until Friday??? AHH
“25 guys, 1 mission”
yankees are keyed down.
i like it.
very businesslike.
Dear Loo-sers,
How about them Sawks?
TRISHA!!!
High-fives to you, girl!
Onto the ALCS!
Me, too Randy – the Yanks don’t need to show up the Twins on their home field.
They’re alead tearing the place up!
DUH YANKEES WIN!!!
You people who post comments on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives.
This Twins team was impressive. They pretty much had bench players at every position but 1 and they won the Central division and played the Yankees tough. If not for a couple of baserunning mistakes this series might be very different.
Okay, can someone explain why they have to dig up home plate right now?
Hugs to everyone.
Hello ALCS
Congrats to Andy. Hopefully he breaks the record soon. Like this weekend.
Don’t expect anyone in the media to give us credit for beating the Twins tomorrow morning.
They will bring up the payroll difference and the blown call on Friday for us winning.
Having to wait until Friday is crazy.
Lo-ser October 11th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
You people who post comments on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives.
And what exactly are you doing right now?
Is YES not having a post-game show?
Andy is amazing – how clutch is that man? I’m so proud of him – to think we’ve had the chance to watch he, Jeter, Mo and Jorge grow up before our eyes……..and Alex is reminding everyone just how GREAT a player he is
I would like to second your sentiments about the Twins.
They can celebrate as much as they want in the clubhouse. It does not even need to be cleaned up afterwords!!!
Umm– 5ish days ?? minutes until Game 1!!!!!!
Okay, can someone explain why they have to dig up home plate right now?
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Probably the last time ever the Metrodome is in “baseball mode”?
I want coverage of the celebration.
YES better show it. We got to see the Dodgers celebration yesterday, now I want to see ours.
Show the game highlights, analysis etc. later.
That’s fine with me Erick, when the anti-Yankee crowd is invoking the payroll excuse I know my team is ROLLIN!
Twins played with a lot of heart. They have nothing to be ashamed of.
Mac Daddy, I now agree with you, Friday seems so far away….
Boy they wasted no time digging up the plate.
You people who post comments during the game on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives.
“You people who post comments during the game on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives. Watch the game!”
the game is over moron.
change it to “watch the post game celebration!”
YEA
new thread
Another great game. It sux that we have to wait until friday for another game.
Lo-ser -
Go troll on boston.com.
Francessa will talk about how tough the Angels series will be, right from the beginning of the show tomorrow. He will not even reflect on this series.
I mean, he isin’t going to talk about Giants-Raiders all day.
Erica,
Please keep up the countdown this week, it keeps me focused.
Congrats to the Yankees.
And nice try by the Twins. They played us tough all season and postseason.
I’m glad that we tacked on because the look on Punto’s face (that they KEPT showing) was excruciating.
Kubel was a huge reason for their surge, but he had a tough, tough series. Did they scout him well? IDK. 9 strikeouts in one 3 game series is unheard of.
Pavano pitched well, but it’s hard to flip this lineup 3 times without giving up anything.
I also forgot how it feels to win a playoff series!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
“Don’t expect anyone in the media to give us credit for beating the Twins tomorrow morning.”
Um, what exactly was your contribution again?
You people who post comments during the game on a two bit blog of a bankrupt small time newspaper need to get lives.
A-Roid and Jeter making out in the locker room. Who would’ve thought?
Who expected 3 Division Series sweeps. I hope Rockies/Phillies goes 5. It’s going to be weird not having any baseball until Thursday and Friday.
Wonder what Mike Mussina is thinking right now.
I wonder if the Twins will sell the fans little ‘baggies’ made from the outfield ‘wall’, like Yankee-Steiner does with yankee dirt????????
“YankeesWFAN: Moron runs onto the field. ARod ran to the mound to protect Mariano. I like it.”
We got each other’s back.
Pat M -
I know you said something about wearing a cup @ all levels. I play college ball – yea, all the infielders+catcher wear cups. Half the outfielders wear one, maybe 1 or 2 of the pitchers do.
K?
If anyone was looking for a postgame, I couldn’t find one on YES either. That being said, MLB TV does have one going.
Does anyone here understand Spanish?
Am I angry at you Joba non-believers. You have watched him pitch for almost 3 years and you can’t believe that he can’t pitch one inning successfully. Being a reliever is so much easier than being a starter.
If you are worried about anyone it should be Hughes. Mo has had to rescue him for the 3rd out in the 8th inning twice. Thank God Mo is Mo.
Andy pitched great. I was hoping he would go longer but I, like Trisha, believe that Joe knows his players better than we do.
Congratulations to the 2009 Yankees. Next step: Angels.