Wrapping up from a soggy Yankee Stadium
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Calling the game because of rain? Good decision.
It’s been raining hard and steady here at Yankee Stadium ever since the announcement that tonight’s game had been rained out. It seems whatever optimism I expressed at 4 was tenuous at best. And so the Yankees will play Game 6 on Sunday, leaving Andy Pettitte to start on five days rest. Most seasons, that would be unusual for him, but he hasn’t started on normal four days rest since September 5.
Joe Girardi said he never gave much thought to pitching CC Sabathia on short rest in Game 6. Instead, he and the Yankees will stick with the guy who has a chance to get his 16th postseason win, more than any other pitcher in the history of the game.
The other Yankees starter, A.J. Burnett, will be available out of the bullpen. Not sure what his role might be, I’m sure we’ll find out more from Girardi tomorrow, but Burnett said he was supposed to throw a side session today but skipped it so that he could be available to pitch in relief.
“They didn’t tell me tomorrow or whenever, but if needed, I’ll be ready,” Burnett said. “Whatever it takes. I just want to get the ball again.”
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UPDATE, 10:29 p.m.: Sam here to let you know that the racist comments from this thread have been deleted and the IP address of the poster – both came from the same person who just changed their handle – has been added to the banned list.
I’m sorry it took a couple of hours for one of us to see the e-mails and be able to do something about it. We’re not at computers all the time and, during that particular time, we were traveling home from Yankee Stadium. Unfortunately, the paper does not employ a full-time moderator, so there will be times when hateful/inappropriate comments are visible. I URGE YOU TO IGNORE THEM. Commenting on them only gives credence to the original poster, which obviously we don’t want. Just email us and I absolutely promise that as soon as we’re able to address the issue, we will do so. Thanks.
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“They didn’t tell me tomorrow or whenever, but if needed, I’ll be ready,” Burnett said. “Whatever it takes. I just want to get the ball again.”
Somebody bury the ball so that AJ can’t find it.
I would trust AJ a whole lot more coming out of the bullpen than I would Joba. I have no confidence in him.
Thanks, Chad. Stay dry. Or as dry as possible.
Just because Andy hasn’t fared well in Game 6’s doesn’t mean much. Considering he’s won 15 postseason games, we’re at home, our closer’s not named Fuentes, and we’ve got 2 walkoffs in the playoffs alone, I like our chances.
Rest up, Yankees. Big game tomorrow.
No need to go with Sabathia tomorrow.
That’s a total panic move and Pettitte is Girardi’s guy.
Besides, it’s the Angels who are on the brink of elimination – not the Yanks.
Pettitte will battle and the Yanks will bring home AL pennant #40.
weaver says he expects lackey to get ball if theres game 7.
about 2 hours ago from mobile web
“I would trust AJ a whole lot more coming out of the bullpen than I would Joba. I have no confidence in him.”
I don’t trust Joba at all either. He has not looked good this postseason.
As for AJ, while most people were blaming Girardi for Game 5’s debacle, my opinion is that 99% of the blame rests on AJ’s shoulders (Hughes gets the other 1%). He gave a gutless performance in the bottom of the 7th. If he’s not embarrassed by that, he should be.
I have no problem with Burnett coming into a game for an inning in relief of Pettitte, tomorrow. NYY can pick the spot and the batters that he faces. I seriously doubt that there are many batters that look forward to facing him with that big fastball and curve.
CC all the way.
PLUS, I’d rather have CC for WS Game 2 than have to wait to have him for Game 3.
In short – CC is the Ace.
CC is the best starter on the staff.
This is why they signed CC – to win the big games.
No one wants a Game 7 – no one is saying they have no faith in Pettitte in Game 6. It’s just that CC is better. If he’s better – use him.
You go to close out the series. You play to win. TODAY (tomorrow).
Um, I think AJ was embarrassed about the game and placed blame on himself.
“I have no problem with Burnett coming into a game for an inning in relief of Pettitte, tomorrow. NYY can pick the spot and the batters that he faces. I seriously doubt that there are many batters that look forward to facing him with that big fastball and curve.”
If he’s got those pitches working, GB. We’ve seen what happens when one or both of those pitches are MIA.
I hope we lose this series to the Angels.
That would really teach Steinbrener a lesson for not putting a roof on the new stadium.
I know that doesn’t mean anything in the grand scheme of things, but no need to think the worse of someone when the facts are out there.
“Um, I think AJ was embarrassed about the game and placed blame on himself.”
m, I didn’t listen to any of the post game interviews because I was too annoyed. I’m glad to hear that he man’d up and took the blame.
Okay, just ignore my 8:16 post, especially since it’s supposed to be “worst”.
People that throw the words like “gutless” and “choke” around are the same people that throw around “class”, “clutch” and “great”, without having a clue as to what the words mean or who has it.
Why don’t I recognize any of the names that thinks CC should start tomorrow?
Anyone else get the feeling that if, due to some miracle, the Yanks were to get to the world series, with all these rainy days in new york, the world series may not end until the latter part of November?
“People that throw the words like “gutless” and “choke” around are the same people that throw around “class”, “clutch” and “great”, without having a clue as to what the words mean or who has it.”
Really? What do you call walking a guy after you have him down 0-2? What do you call putting two guys on base after your team rallies for 6 runs? Was that a clutch pitching performance by AJ?
You gotta love Burnett’s attitude. He knows he screwed up in game 5 and he wants to redeem himself. Hopefully the Yankees make the world series and he gets a chance to do exactly that.
“Why don’t I recognize any of the names that thinks CC should start tomorrow?”
Because it’s the same person posting, but using various false names to give the impression that there are several people who buy into that lunacy.
Yankee Stadium with a retractable roof would have made a lot of sense.
1. It would avoid games like this – and all the uncertainty with fans.
2. With World Series’ now being played into October, playing outside becomes less and less practical.
3. If I had $200 million invested YEARLY in players, I would do everything I could to make sure that that investment stayed healthy. Playing on cold, rainy, snowy, damp days does not meet that criteria.
4. If Pettitte loses tomorrow, the Yankees severly hurt their chances for the World Series because CC will pitch on Monday and not be available until Game 3. A RETRACTABLE roof would have prevented that…
5. The Yankees would have been able to use the Stadium year-round for all sorts of venues – including boxing/concerts… and
The Super Bowl. Yes, it could have happened. The most famous NFL game was played at the Old Yankee Stadium. Other Super Bowls have been held in non-NFL Stadiums (The Rose Bowl), they will be using Yankee Stadium for college football next year…
Repost from last thread – because apparently this bears repeating:-
Aura
October 24th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
PittsburghYankeeFan, most of the Torii hate today comes from Yankee fans scared that his rallying cry will someone inspire his team to overtake the Yankees.
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Umm, no. Not so much. I live in MInnesota and have had to hear from his big mouth for years, first as a Twin and now as an Angel. So try again.
I think a lot of people (including Johnny Damon) don’t realize just how difficult pitching is.
I don’t want to get into a debate, but I just want to say that AJ’s hardly the only pitcher that failed this season or even in this postseason or even in this particular series.
GreenBeret7 October 24th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
People that throw the words like “gutless” and “choke” around are the same people that throw around “class”, “clutch” and “great”, without having a clue as to what the words mean or who has it.
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kind of a generalization, yathink?
mick
October 24th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
GreenBeret7 October 24th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
People that throw the words like “gutless” and “choke” around are the same people that throw around “class”, “clutch” and “great”, without having a clue as to what the words mean or who has it.
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kind of a generalization, yathink?
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If the shoe fits…
“Why don’t I recognize any of the names that thinks CC should start tomorrow?”
I’ve posted for years – no I’m the only guy posting as “Baseball Guy” –
I just don’t post often…
But is that a criteria: ONLY REGULAR POSTERS KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE YANKEES? INFREQUENT POSTERS ARE MORONS?
Interesting, because I’ve seen comments from regulars and non-regulars that haven’t made sense over the years. I didn’t know you had to be a regular poster to know anything about baseball or the Yankees.
Laura – I need a valium!
October 24th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
“People that throw the words like “gutless” and “choke” around are the same people that throw around “class”, “clutch” and “great”, without having a clue as to what the words mean or who has it.”
Really? What do you call walking a guy after you have him down 0-2? What do you call putting two guys on base after your team rallies for 6 runs? Was that a clutch pitching performance by AJ?
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When you see words like that used by people who’s biggest challenges revolve around deciding what to fix for supper, what wall paper goes with what drapes or whether to buy Craftman tools or Power-Craft tools, it makes you question their common sense.
If Hughes get’s Vlad or Morales out then no one would be talking about AJ not doing his job.
Laura
You are so right. What will it take for people to see he is gutless. Some can pitch in NY, some can’t. It’s happened before, will happen again.
Especially in their 1st year.
Baseball Guy,
I agree completely. I complained about the lack of a roof before the season even started but many on this blog shot me down. The Yanks already spent over a billion on the stadium, might as well spend a bit extra to make it the very best stadium possible.
“I think a lot of people (including Johnny Damon) don’t realize just how difficult pitching is.”
I’m quite sure that pitching, hitting, catching..all of it is very difficult. That’s why those who do it well get paid the big bucks.
What bothers me about AJ’s performance is that he was fine…cruising even while we were losing. As soon as the pressure came again, as soon as he had a lead to protect, he crumbled. That sort of performance doesn’t exactly instill confidence in people. I’m probably being too hard on him, but I’m still pretty ticked off that we lost that game.
Well, that was fun. Thank you MLB for your optimism at 4:30 in which you said they would try to get the game in as opposed to telling the fans it would be cancelled before the gates opened. I guess they were the only ones who didnt look at the doppler radar when they made that announcement.
However, I was provided with 4+ hours in which I was able to discover the lovely scenic view of 87 South. Though the torrential downpours 90% of the way sort of killed the moment.
“When you see words like that used by people who’s biggest challenges revolve around deciding what to fix for supper, what wall paper goes with what drapes or whether to buy Craftman tools or Power-Craft tools, it makes you question their common sense.”
GB, my mother raised me to respect my elders, but you don’t have a frakin’ clue what my biggest challenges are so don’t presume to speak about them.
I think a lot of people (including Johnny Damon) don’t realize just how difficult pitching is.
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Funny Damon does always seem to be the 1st person to talk about someone not doing their job. I love Johnny but he makes it seem like everyone should be perfect all the time.
Christina, we are happy that you are safe and dry.
I guess that when Pettitte gave up the two run homer to Guerrero, he suddendly became gutless. Jeter became gutless when he struck out twice in game #5.
Oh, I’m not excusing AJ at all. And he, more than anyone, loses his mechanics quickly.
But, I reiterate, a lot of people don’t realize how difficult it is to put the pitch exactly in the spot the catcher wants. Even someone like Phil Hughes and his laser-like precision.
We hate the results, but I don’t think we should hate the players.
he ***suddenly***
There aren’t enough rainouts throughout the season to have a retractable roof. It just wasn’t necessary.
This is only the fourth rainout of the year and two of hem were way back in April.
Burnett didn’t seem so “gutless” in his first two post season starts. Only the offense was gutless. They couldn’t score more than two runs while he was pitching.
“We hate the results, but I don’t think we should hate the players.”
m, I don’t hate AJ. I hate how he pitched in that inning, but I don’t hate him.
“There aren’t enough rainouts throughout the season to have a retractable roof. It just wasn’t necessary.”
It also doesn’t justify the costs. I bet adding a roof would have added another 500m to the price tag for the stadium.
Thanks Nick. If anything, I got to work on my driving skills in the rain.
Plus I didnt make it to the stadium, still had 30 minutes left to drive. So I didnt waste $30 dollars to park.
Laura – I need a valium!
October 24th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
“When you see words like that used by people who’s biggest challenges revolve around deciding what to fix for supper, what wall paper goes with what drapes or whether to buy Craftman tools or Power-Craft tools, it makes you question their common sense.”
GB, my mother raised me to respect my elders, but you don’t have a frakin’ clue what my biggest challenges are so don’t presume to speak about them.
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You had no problems making assumptions on someone that you have no clue about. I wasn’t pointing out anybody in particular. Don’t be so defensive.
I’m glad you got back safely, Christina.
Sorry it was a crappy trip, though.
“You had no problems making assumptions on someone that you have no clue about. I wasn’t pointing out anybody in particular. Don’t be so defensive.”
Really? I was the one who called AJ’s performance “gutless”. Your comments were in reference to that. Who else could you have been talking to?
As soon as the pressure came again, as soon as he had a lead to protect, he crumbled
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I totally understand what you are saying. But lets look at it from another way. AJ obviously didn’t have his best stuff. He gave them 5 shut out innings after the 1st. Then in the 6th inning he sat for 30 minutes. Now that has to impact a pitcher some what. He also only gave up 4 runs. Because the Yanks didn’t hit with RISP the 4 runs looked like 10. With the stuff that he had Girardi should of been lucky that he got them threw 6 innings. Once Mathis got on in the 7th it was time to go to the bullpen. If Hughes does his job it’s not a big deal.
23 hours and 22 minutes until Game 6!!!!!!!
(anyone else have this weird deja vu time warp feeling???)
What bothers me about AJ’s performance is that he was fine…cruising even while we were losing. As soon as the pressure came again, as soon as he had a lead to protect, he crumbled. That sort of performance doesn’t exactly instill confidence in people. I’m probably being too hard on him, but I’m still pretty ticked off that we lost that game.
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Not to absolve Burnett for his performance in Game 5, especially in the 1st inning, but he did sit for a very long time on the bench while the offense put up 6 runs on the board.
It’s not easy to sit that long and still have your command.
I think Girardi stuck with him a bit too long.
I don’t hate players – well except Kevin Brown and perhaps Randy Johnson. I was disappointed in both AJ and Phil (for the first time ever, I might add) but I definitely don’t hate them at all. I will be hoping for success for them both, the next time each of them take the ball.
to the price tag for the stadium.
Christina
October 24th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Thanks Nick. If anything, I got to work on my driving skills in the rain.
Plus I didnt make it to the stadium, still had 30 minutes left to drive. So I didnt waste $30 dollars to park.
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Welcome home. Glad you did not waste the $30
christina
we made it in and got to monument park and yankee museum, not a total waste and we parked on the street:)
back tomorrow.
Feeling rather angry and bitter tonight.
When did New York become the new Seattle????
No, I am being harsh. It actually rains more here than it does in Seattle
It would be wrong to assign so much blame to AJ Burnett when Mr. Girardi would like his share.
Well it’s another break that hasn’t gone our way and really makes tomm’s game even more important. If there is a game 7 then Lackey now gets into the mix, plus it really makes a mess out of our pitching for the series.
Thanks Angel. Never a dull moment in my life. At least I didnt try out-driving a train this time though.
So the Giants game and Yankee game are on at the same time tomorrow? Ouch.
“It’s not easy to sit that long and still have your command.”
You have a point. I had forgotten how long he sat in the dugout.
“It would be wrong to assign so much blame to AJ Burnett when Mr. Girardi would like his share.”
He was going off of how well AJ had pitched the previous 5 innings. Perhaps he too forgot how long AJ was in the dugout.
GB7, until a big money player contributes to a championship win he will always be susceptible to being labeled gutless. Pettitte has a lifetime immunity after ‘96. After a player has a championship under his belt a bad game in the playoffs is just considered a night they didn’t have it (see Josh Beckett post 2007 or Andy Pettitte post 2001).
So the Giants game and Yankee game are on at the same time tomorrow? Ouch.
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Yes, a four letter word was said by husband when he discovered that fact.
Are you going to be able to go tomorrow night what with your grad school and job commitments?
For those who were concerned-
The game of GTLU played today very much counts. Joe Girardi submitted a line up that would have been played. You guessed it.
The winners will not be gypped out of a win just because it rains every weekend in New York.
However, I am on the fence about doing a GTLU tomorrow
mick October 24th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
christina
we made it in and got to monument park and yankee museum, not a total waste and we parked on the street:)
back tomorrow.
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Nice, I bet there was a short line too. I tried going the last time I went to the stadium, but there were too many people and I wanted to see BP
Did you guys get soaked?
Erica: I am glad also. The trip to nowhere cost me about 40 dollars.
“If Hughes get’s Vlad or Morales out then no one would be talking about AJ not doing his job.”
That’s besides the point. The first time Burnett was staked with the lead, he puts the Yankees right back into trouble -including walking the number 9 hitter.
He pitched poorly because, too often, he just can’t hit his spots.
It’s been the story his entire career. And for the final time, it has nothing to do with the catcher.
I would rather think that Girardi made a bad decision as opposed to be being clueless.
Laura – I need a valium!
October 24th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
“You had no problems making assumptions on someone that you have no clue about. I wasn’t pointing out anybody in particular. Don’t be so defensive.”
Really? I was the one who called AJ’s performance “gutless”. Your comments were in reference to that. Who else could you have been talking to?
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That phrase was tossed around a lot in the last two days, and by a lot of people that should know better. It was meant for anyone that’s said it. Not my problem if you have a guilty conscience. I’d suggest that people actually learn what those phrases mean. It’s the same stupid remarks that some people have tossed around about Cano and Cabrera for two years and about Rodriguez for 6 years.
GB7
I have never heard anyone call Jeter or Pettitte “gutless.”
Why? Because their reputation proceeds them. Everyone screws up once in a while. It’s just that AJ seems to consistently mess up in big moments.
Maybe its 1st year jitters. Many pitchers have had tough times their 1st year in NY.
Calling a player gutless sounds so negative.
Just say he has six pack abs of steel.
That way no one gets offended.
# Christina October 24th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Thanks Angel. Never a dull moment in my life. At least I didnt try out-driving a train this time though.
So the Giants game and Yankee game are on at the same time tomorrow? Ouch.
Yep, have to do a flip back and forth. It’s a hugh game for both, Yanks to get to WS with the matchups they want, Giants to shake off last weeks funk and keep the division from closing up.
I just hope good Eli and good Andy show up Sunday Night.
“The winners will not be gypped out of a win just because it rains every weekend in New York.”
The Gypsy-Yankee community will probably protest your game tomorrow.
Aura
October 24th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
GB7, until a big money player contributes to a championship win he will always be susceptible to being labeled gutless. Pettitte has a lifetime immunity after ‘96. After a player has a championship under his belt a bad game in the playoffs is just considered a night they didn’t have it (see Josh Beckett post 2007 or Andy Pettitte post 2001).
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I didn’t expect much better than this from you. Your posts never make sense anyway
“That phrase was tossed around a lot in the last two days, and by a lot of people that should know better. It was meant for anyone that’s said it.”
You may not have noticed, but I haven’t been around much these last few days so if it was said by others, that’s news to me.
“Not my problem if you have a guilty conscience.”
Guilty conscience? Hardly. I have a guilty conscience over that piece of cheesecake that I had earlier today, but over calling AJ’s bottom of the 7th gutless? No way.
“I’d suggest that people actually learn what those phrases mean. It’s the same stupid remarks that some people have tossed around about Cano and Cabrera for two years and about Rodriguez for 6 years”
Clearly, you are referring to someone else as I have never trashed on Cano or Cabrera. I think that my feelings about Alex are well known so you most certainly aren’t talking about me.
Nick in SF
October 24th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
“The winners will not be gypped out of a win just because it rains every weekend in New York.”
The Gypsy-Yankee community will probably protest your game tomorrow.
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I am pretty sure the Gypsy-Yankee community consists of me and me only
Unless the Angels decide to trot out a different starter I can’t imagine tomorrow’s line up will be different. But in the mind of Joe Girardi one can never really know
“…Giants to shake off last weeks funk and keep the division from closing up.”
Do you mean to keep the division from opening up? They’re alone in first place.
Ernie Banks was gutless?
I think we are in the midst of a bad aura.
Christina
True. Always long lines but we cruised through today. Didn’t really get wet, wasn’t raining too hard, until late, at least we didn’t notice. Cost a few bridge tolls, gladly will pay them again tomorrow.
Yankee Museum with all the autographs and stuff was really cool too.
We always go for BP so we miss all that.
Rather them play on Sunday in good weather anyway. Better for all.
It’s funny for a manager that has made a pitching change every chance he could in the post season he certainly sat back and relaxed during the 7th inning of the game. Left AJ in too long, after Vlad tied the game doesn’t bring in Coke to turn Morales around or Robertson to face him. He didn’t even try to keep the game tied.
I didn’t expect much better than this from you. Your posts never make sense anyway
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Hey I feel the same way about you! You are the most boring regular on the blog.
DT – OPPC member
October 24th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Ernie Banks was gutless?
I think we are in the midst of a bad aura.
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Ernie Banks or Ernie from Sesame Street???
No one messes with Ernie from Sesame Street
Dave post at 8:15
Wants the Yankees to lose,to punish Steinbrenner for not putting on a roof.
-I’m Speechless,truly!
“It’s funny for a manager that has made a pitching change every chance he could in the post season he certainly sat back and relaxed during the 7th inning of the game.”
He was crucified in the media for all of those pitching changes. Perhaps that made him gun shy. For the record, if it had been me, I would have started AJ in the 7th as well, but as soon as he walked Aybar, I would have pulled him.
The number of actual rainouts is not a good indicator of how many times it rained and games were delayed and played when they should have been called off. Thus, it is not a good measuring stick for whether they should have a roof. Also, the potential for off-season events would bring in offsetting revenue. A great example of a delayed game that clearly should have been postponed (except that the day before the game was rained out and they did not want 2 consecutive rainouts) is the May 4 Red Sox game that began about 10:30PM. With a roof that game would have started right on time.
erica trying to change the subject again.
mick
October 24th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
erica trying to change the subject again.
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Being random is one of my greatest talents
Baseball Guy
Awfully defensive considering I didn’t call anyone out by name or give an opinion on whether I thought CC should or shouldn’t start tomorrow in my question.
“Ernie Banks or Ernie from Sesame Street???
No one messes with Ernie from Sesame Street”
Ernie? Who’s Ernie?
I always thought those two characters were Ert and Bernie.
The Ernie I’m talking about always said “Let’s Play Two”
not to be confused with “Let’s play too”.
Hey I feel the same way about you! You are the most boring regular on the blog.
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Aura-
You just got put on gb7’s list of people to ignore. join the club. consider it an honor.
Ummm- who is moderating this blog???????????????????????
Hello, jump in here anytime
Nick in SF October 24th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
“…Giants to shake off last weeks funk and keep the division from closing up.”
Do you mean to keep the division from opening up? They’re alone in first place.
Exactly that’s why we want to win to maintain the gap.
How would you like to be Yankee ticket holder and Giants ticket holder after you pay big bucks for both
DT – OPPC member
October 24th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
“Ernie Banks or Ernie from Sesame Street???
No one messes with Ernie from Sesame Street”
Ernie? Who’s Ernie?
I always thought those two characters were Ert and Bernie.
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You must treat Ernie and Bert with more respect. They deserve it. They taught me almost everything I know
Laura – I need a valium!
October 24th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
“That phrase was tossed around a lot in the last two days, and by a lot of people that should know better. It was meant for anyone that’s said it.”
You may not have noticed, but I haven’t been around much these last few days so if it was said by others, that’s news to me.
“Not my problem if you have a guilty conscience.”
Guilty conscience? Hardly. I have a guilty conscience over that piece of cheesecake that I had earlier today, but over calling AJ’s bottom of the 7th gutless? No way.
“I’d suggest that people actually learn what those phrases mean. It’s the same stupid remarks that some people have tossed around about Cano and Cabrera for two years and about Rodriguez for 6 years”
Clearly, you are referring to someone else as I have never trashed on Cano or Cabrera. I think that my feelings about Alex are well known so you most certainly aren’t talking about me.
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I told you that it wasn’t meant for just one person…only the ones that use words freely and carelessly. Gutless is running from a battle without giving it the best you have to give….deserting your friends. None of that pertains to Burnett, Rodriguez, Cano or Cabrera…or, for that matter, any player.
Gutless is claiming that you’ll spit or punch somebody in the face….from the safety of a message board, knowing that if they look at you cross-eyed, you’ll run like a coward. There are quite a few of those gutless types on here, aren’t there, Mick?
erica
random or eclectic?
mick
October 24th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
erica
random or eclectic?
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Random.
I am not eclectic. If you saw me on the street, I can easily be mistaken for someone normal
gb7
what the heck are you talking about.
you never respond to any challenges put out to your intellect or lack of it.
you are the one who “runs and hides” or responds by calling people names.
wake up.
Gary: are you a Columbia Lions ticket holder as well?
Pat – Your comment stated: “Why don’t I recognize any of the names that thinks CC should start tomorrow?”
The logical reason for making that statement seemed to be – “LoHud Regulars all agree that Pettitte should start, not C.C.”
Your comment was followed up by Laura who stated, “Because it’s the same person posting, but using various false names to give the impression that there are several people who buy into that lunacy.”
Starting CC tomorrow is not lunacy – there are many legitimate baseball reasons why it makes a lot of sense.
“Gutless is claiming that you’ll spit or punch somebody in the face….from the safety of a message board, knowing that if they look at you cross-eyed, you’ll run like a coward. There are quite a few of those gutless types on here, aren’t there, Mick?”
GB, I’m going to say this last thing and then I’m heading out because this thread is getting ridiculous. The official definition of gutless is “lacking courage or determination”. I submit to you that AJ’s performance in the bottom of the 7th wasn’t courageous. Maybe he sat on the bench too long. Maybe he was nervous or scared. I don’t know. What I do know is that he contributed to us losing a game we had in hand. I’m annoyed about that and will probably stay that way until we close this thing out. That’s how I feel and there’s nothing I can do about that. You disagree with me; that is your right. We will just have to agree to disagree on this one, okay old man?
mick
October 24th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
gb7
what the heck are you talking about.
you never respond to any challenges put out to your intellect or lack of it.
you are the one who “runs and hides” or responds by calling people names.
wake up.
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whatever you say, Jim.
“Starting CC tomorrow is not lunacy – there are many legitimate baseball reasons why it makes a lot of sense.”
And more reasons why it doesn’t. Baseball Guy, you have to think long term. If we beat the Angels, we win the battle. If we win the World Series, we’ve won the war. By pitching CC in Game 6, we are greatly weakening our chances of winning the war. That’s the end game. That’s the ultimate goal.
Laura – I need a valium!
October 24th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
GB, I’m going to say this last thing and then I’m heading out because this thread is getting ridiculous. The official definition of gutless is “lacking courage or determination”. I submit to you that AJ’s performance in the bottom of the 7th wasn’t courageous. Maybe he sat on the bench too long. Maybe he was nervous or scared. I don’t know. What I do know is that he contributed to us losing a game we had in hand. I’m annoyed about that and will probably stay that way until we close this thing out. That’s how I feel and there’s nothing I can do about that. You disagree with me; that is your right. We will just have to agree to disagree on this one, okay old man?
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So he was “courageous” in his first two starts and “gutless” in this one? Does that even make sense to you?
Wow.. and if this thread wasn’t horrific enough, its been copied and reposted
Focus, mick, focus.
“You must treat Ernie and Bert with more respect. They deserve it. They taught me almost everything I know.”
I thought this Muppet thing was just a fad with you Erica. But I understand it is not. It’s serious business.
I should have realized this when you sent me a recent picture of your shower. (where all the Yankee magic happens)
http://tinyurl.com/yhffk9b
No Yankee baseball and this place went down the toilet.
i didn’t submit that last post.
nick
what happened there?
DT – OPPC member
October 24th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
“You must treat Ernie and Bert with more respect. They deserve it. They taught me almost everything I know.”
I thought this Muppet thing was just a fad with you Erica. But I understand it is not. It’s serious business.
I should have realized this when you sent me a recent picture of your shower. (where all the Yankee magic happens)
http://tinyurl.com/yhffk9b
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WOW!!! How did you know that is EXACTLY what I look like in my shower???
In all seriousness, I watched a lot of Sesame Street as a kid (I was an only child until 6 and a half). It helped me teach myself how to read at the age of 3. I frequently say that Ernie was the first great love of my life.
I don’t know what happened there, mick, but it has your name written all over it (among others).
Erica…I asked in the previous thread and don’t know how the shower thing works, but does this mean you can’t shower until tomorrow night?
Yeeeeaaah…someone’s going to have to delete that ridiculously long post…
Totally unnecessary.
all i did was respond to gb7(oh ok now i know what i did wrong)
Rainout? Soggy field?
I bet Chad feels like he’s still in Scranton.
Vader
October 24th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Erica…I asked in the previous thread and don’t know how the shower thing works, but does this mean you can’t shower until tomorrow night?
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No, I am allowed to shower at anytime.
The shower thing started during the season when the Yankees would be losing a game and playing lousy (well, I thought they could be doing better), I would jump in the shower to “cleanse the baseball stink”. A lot of the games resulted in comebacks and the legend of the in-game shower grew
That’s Mick’s post all right.
I thought maybe it was from Dave, but there was no mention of Ben Sheets.
To Nick
Sorry Nick I don’t have season Tickets to anything but the beach in Fl.
When I’m down here it’s really hit or miss with regards to Yankee and Giant coverage. Our best shot is post season or Sunday/Monday night football games. I was looking forward to watching tonight.
I can report though that it is still 81 out and it’s not raining.
what type of soap do you use erica…maybe a commercial is in your future?
Nick in SF
October 24th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
It would be wrong to assign so much blame to AJ Burnett when Mr. Girardi would like his share.
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Just reading the comments now, Nick. Have to disagree with you on this one — Girardi never takes the blame for anything, didn’t you know? He truly is perfection in all his decision-making — that’s according to him, at least. It’s the PLAYERS who don’t come through for him.
There’s nothing better than folks owning up to their mistakes.
Nick in SF October 24th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Nick do you live in the city or in the burbs?
mick
October 24th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
what type of soap do you use erica…maybe a commercial is in your future?
*****
I am honestly not sure. I want to say Dove but I don’t know. I buy soap really infrequently. I usually buy like a few 6 packs at once and that lasts a pretty long time.
Maybe someone can send that long post (mistake) to the powers that be….(i mean there was one heck of a racist remark in it)
Gary: sorry, thought you might be another Gary. I’m sure there are some people who have tickets to both games tomorrow and they’re probably pretty annoyed. They would have faced the same issue if the series went to a game seven, but that would have been a hypothetical annoyance.
It was quite warm over in Berkeley today and I left the Cal football game early to get home in time for Yankee baseball, doh! Cal was already up 42-17 at the time, however.
erica
try irish spring…it’s refreshing
Again-
I am going to ask the moderators to jump in here and pay attention
There are 3 of you. This ridiculousness should not go on
MICK
Go see a Doctor Please your too Anal!
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please explain.
Wang IS Taiwan: I used poor language there, I meant that Girardi deserves his share of the blame… I doubt he wants it either.
Gary, I live in the city proper, though my neighborhood (Glen Park) has a bit of a suburban feel to it.
Nick in SF October 24th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Gary: sorry, thought you might be another Gary. I’m sure there are some people who have tickets to both games tomorrow and they’re probably pretty annoyed. They would have faced the same issue if the series went to a game seven, but that would have been a hypothetical annoyance.
It was quite warm over in Berkeley today and I left the Cal football game early to get home in time for Yankee baseball, doh! Cal was already up 42-17 at the time, however.
I spent a lot of time in SF on business through the years, loved the place but not the politics
. Liked going to the Fog City Diner and Mustards in Napa. I think I read somewhere that the same person owns both.
Baseball Guy
Logical reasoning is too often replaced by emotion here, from “regulars” and “non-regulars” alike.
I think anyone who calls a professional athlete ‘gutless’ should have the courage to walk up to that person and say it to his face, then maybe you’ll truly understand what the word means. Until then, maybe you should find other ways to express your anger and frustration.
Erica, glad to see that you don’t have to wait until tomorrow night to shower…see y’all tomorrow, off to watch Slumdog Millionaire.
I can report that I saw about six people with Yankee caps on in Memorial Stadium in Berkeley and zero Angels or Red Sox caps. That’s a good ratio!
erica
i don’t think the moderators are at home.
I just read the offensive post and, quite honestly didn’t know (or care) that GB7 is black. What difference does it make?
MG October 24th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I just read the offensive post and, quite honestly didn’t know (or care) that GB7 is black. What difference does it make?
NONE
If gb7 is black, he probably cares a lot about that comment.
there is no place for that in here.
Don’t know what a “typical black” is…but I do know stereotypical bigotry when I see it.
This is a Yankees baseball blog,Color or Gender don’t factor in.
Sam Chad,or Josh there’s another ip tat needs to be blacked asap!!
Talking about the comments only encourages the person who wrote it. Please ignore them and lets hope the MODERATORS pay attention
Hello.. there are 3 of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
erica
did you email them?
No-
They should be watching these
Everybody sen the blogmasters an email to block the ip of this joker!!
MG
October 24th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I just read the offensive post and, quite honestly didn’t know (or care) that GB7 is black. What difference does it make?
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Not that it makes any difference to me whether some idiot thinks I’m black, but, I know that my parents would have been shocked.
Not that it makes any difference to me whether some idiot thinks I’m black, but, I know that my parents would have been shocked.
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they must review these posts…if they haven’t seen this by now, they prob won’t see the email either
Help the blog stay clean,email the offense.
gb7
and i thought you were a typical redneck
man was i wrong.
Is Laura gone?
What a bag of hot air.
Christ.
“Tyler” must have gotten a new IP. Ugh – I need a shower after reading that.
I’m outta here until its gone, I’m not associating myself with that kind of hatred and ignorance in the vicinity.
Later.
I’m with Angel.. I am out of here
Erica, if one of the moderators sees your plea, wouldn’t he have already seen the posts in the question as well?
Good god! It better not rain tomorrow.
Who cares if green beret is black or not… Someone should delete that
What an idea!
Boycott the blog.
That will surely get their attention.
I’m out as well.
# Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing October 24th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Yes, a four letter word was said by husband when he discovered that fact.
Are you going to be able to go tomorrow night what with your grad school and job commitments?
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Not sure, still deciding what to do. I have to work Monday at 8am and then tutoring after. I would assume an 820 game would end around midnight?… Can’t leave the game early..Then a 3 hour drive home… Ouch!
What is up with the remarks on race ?
Stop the hate !
I’m outta here
ITS NOT RAINING AT THE STADIUM RIGHT NOW THE GAME COULD HAVE BEEN PLAYED AROUND 10:15
GreenBeret7
October 24th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
MG
October 24th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I just read the offensive post and, quite honestly didn’t know (or care) that GB7 is black. What difference does it make?
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Not that it makes any difference to me whether some idiot thinks I’m black, but, I know that my parents would have been shocked.
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lol
Some of my best friends were Green Berets!
Ouch, I missed what happened. Hmm..
It’s just idiocy from some idiot, I don’t think anyone else is tainted by posting regular comments on the blog.
Christina, if I had a ticket to tomorrow night’s game, I would do my best to attend, it could be a special night for the Yanks… but I just drove down to SoCal to see games three and four, I don’t mind big roadtrips.
Christina-
How far digya get before you turned around? were you at the stadium?
Lauren
I was about 2-2.5 hours into the trip. I turned around after getting a call that it was cancelled. I should have known as the weather driving down 87 was a mess. Though sometime it is hard to gauge as the weather upstate can be the complete polar of how it is down in the city.
Just saw the comment, which was completely uncalled for. Hopefully one of the 12 people running the blog will get rid of it.
If you think you were disappointed that the game was cancelled tonight, just think how disappointed he was…
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/.....410242123/
So I was reading about the restraining order filed against Phillips,by the woman he had the affair with, on another newspaper blog.The very 1st comment was this.
“It’s pouring outside(NYC) and Yankees-Angels game is on hold…dayum!!
Angels get a reprieve from a humiliating Coup De Grace courtesy of New York.”
Chuck’s a gamer, he’ll be fine for tomorrow.
Wow, haven’t been on in awhile and the blog is a troll invasion. Whether we disagree with each other or not here, the discussion should stay baseball related. Regular or non regular I think anybody who posts here needs to respect others AND be respected by others. Rained out game is a total bummer, guess we have to wait another day to watch Andy pitch us to our 40th Pennant
Flugelhorn? Never learned about that instrument in elementary school. Looks like a trumpet, I suppose.
Hughes has been horrible in the postseason. Even Joba has pitched better. Give the 8th to David Robertson. Burnett is a much better option than Hughes.
XLJ- Yes, Hughes has been terrible but you can’t lose all faith in him, that will badly mess with his confidence. He is the 8th inning guy, what if you bring in Robertson and he does the exact same thing? I would prefer the guy who led this team in holds over most anybody else in that 8th inning.
Yahoo column ripping the postseason scheduling. I think its pretty right on
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/ne.....;type=lgns
That thing that happened to mick, also happened to Boston Dave. I thought he was calling me out along with the moronic bridge jumpers and protested as much. But now I feel bad because it’s obvious that no one (even the guy that loves long posts) would take the time to cut and paste all that.
Maybe Boston Dave and mick won some kind of prize or something?
Fluglehorn? I saw an espn college gameday commercial earlier. Two guys sneak on the Florida band’s bus and he’s babbling about a fluglehorn.
The “moderators” can’t be reading all of the comments in real time. They’re human. They’ll take care of it when they can. Please, no need for that tone.
Please see the update to this post. Thanks.
Thanks Sam!
thanks sam.
Please
October 24th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
The “moderators” can’t be reading all of the comments in real time. They’re human. They’ll take care of it when they can. Please, no need for that tone.
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Sorry, if my capitalization of the word “moderators” was taken out of contest. I wasn’t trying to be rude. I only capitalized it in the hope that if I did it would catch the eye of one of the 3 moderators/blogmasters and they would remove the offensive comments. Clearly, that plan worked
Fluglehorns are a cross between trumpets and cornets. A little more mellow than either. Mouthpieces are different.
“Clearly, that plan worked”
Capital M to the rescue? Really?
GB, I try not to use those words, but I’m guilty sometimes. In this case, I completely disagree with Laura and those who place most of the blame on AJ. The guy didn’t pitch that well, but he did settle down after the 1st……In the regular season if a pitcher does that, that’s considered pretty decent. IMO, and I loved Phil before AJ ever came into the picture, Phil was mostly to blame. It’s going to be a long 5 years for AJ here, but then I guess he’ll be ok if he doesn’t read blogs and message boards, lol
GB, only AJ is gutless. LOL I posted about this last night. AJ is gutless and was raked over the coals for giving up two runs in game 2 (prior to last night), but Andy got a free pass for blowing a 3 run lead. It’s all about who the fans like, let’s face it.
My Volvo salesman never mentioned to me that my car also functions as a hovercraft.
The roads are seriously bad out there.
Nick-
My genius really is beyond boundries
Erica, I might be taking you out of contest, like you said.
Erica,
Uh, do you mean boundaries?
Zach,
My first car was a Volvo wagon. Best car in the world. They don’t make ‘em like they used to. (insert Model-T joke).
Nick in SF
October 24th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Erica, I might be taking you out of contest, like you said.
*****
I did that typo on purpose to make sure you were paying attention. You passed. Good job.
Like I said….. no boundries
m
October 24th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Erica,
Uh, do you mean boundaries?
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Nope. Congrats m. You passed my second test!!!! Y’all are very good at this.
Erica = Genius
Betsy
October 24th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
GB, I try not to use those words, but I’m guilty sometimes. In this case, I completely disagree with Laura and those who place most of the blame on AJ. The guy didn’t pitch that well, but he did settle down after the 1st……In the regular season if a pitcher does that, that’s considered pretty decent. IMO, and I loved Phil before AJ ever came into the picture, Phil was mostly to blame. It’s going to be a long 5 years for AJ here, but then I guess he’ll be ok if he doesn’t read blogs and message boards, lol
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I only brought up the fact that people use phrases like that the same way they call some player “great” when they’ve been in the majors for a year or two.
As far as blame goes, there were a lot of people that can accept blame for those two games, from Girardi all the way down to thhe players….all of them.
Not to open a big ‘ol can of worms here, but I like the Lohud change and it’s new team of beatwriters covering this forum.
Pete was fine for awhile but his ego snd arrogence got the best of him at times. He was often full of himself and didn’t know how to stop beating a dead horse (A-Rod, YS ticket prices, YS bandbox,etc, etc).
Sorry, haven’t been commenting here much the last few weeks so I added my two cents on an old story.
Calm amid a storm…
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....id=4591952
were people posting hateful comments? that is a shame…
Giuseppe Franco, sorry to read about your illness. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and some great Yankee games to help you along.
21 hours and 9 minutes until Game 6!!!!!!!
Enough: only regulars are allowed to post hateful comments around here!
Guiseppe,
If you don’t mind, are you showing improvement?
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091.....lcs116.jpg
a nice reflection of Yankee Stadium.
Giuseppe Franco I hope you recover quickly and get back to making products for people who are losing their hair…I would start Pettite in game 6 as giradi is doing. Save CC for game one of world series of gaame seven if needed. I think starting CC in game 6 and losing that game would be really really difficult to recover from..
Giuseppe Franco I hope you recover quickly and get back to making products for people who are losing their hair…I would start Pettite in game 6 as giradi is doing. Save CC for game one of world series of gaame seven if needed. I think starting CC in game 6 and losing that game would be really really difficult to recover from..
I can’t believe someone was talking about one’s color. It’s obvious we’re all blue.
Speaking of blue, Nick, did you take Boise State? 25 point favorite tonight.
I think the for the most part we all get a long here. we don’t all agree but we really should try to keep it civil..
Pettitte really hasn’t gotten a pass from his last outing.
Those who ripped him the most here are also advocating starting Sabathia tomorrow, which makes no sense.
isn’t boise playing Hawaii on the road???not sure I like that if they are laying 25 points…
Enough Pitching Changes
October 24th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
I think the for the most part we all get a long here. we don’t all agree but we really should try to keep it civil..
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I have been holding back….. your opinion would greatly change if I would unleash about how I really feel about Mr. Nick in SF
GB, very true……The Yankees have zero excuses not to win this series, even if they have to face Lackey in game 7. If they blow this, this will be just a horrific loss……
GF, I agree..starting CC makes no sense tomorrow. Then again, not much of what Joe is doing makes sense.
That’s right, we play on fake turf, too. But at least it’s GREEN.
the problem isn’t pettite…pettite should give you a solid 6 innings..the problem is the 7th inning.. you got mariano for 8th and 9th…the 7th is going to be really hairy…..
I took Boise State, but only in a couple teasers, didn’t like the 25. Need them to win by 13. But they’ll probably cover the real spread too.
Erica,
those must be some really hateful feeling for Nick. :X lol, j/k
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees might look rock solid, but the concrete at their new stadium is drawing extra scrutiny amid a probe of construction companies.
Concrete ramps at the $1.5 billion ballpark have been troubled by cracks this summer.
The New York Times reports that the team is trying to determine whether there was something wrong with the cement, or the ramps’ installation or design. The Yankees host the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in Game 6 of the American League championship series.
The inquiry comes after the owners of a company involved in designing the concrete mix were indicted on charges that they either faked or failed to perform some required tests.
A team spokeswoman says the cracks are a cosmetic issue and the ramps are safe.
source: espn.com
hey erica…what do you mean? you guys not getting a long
Enough Pitching Changes
October 24th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
hey erica…what do you mean? you guys not getting a long
*****
No. I was only teasing. Mr Nick is actually one of my favorite posters
AJ’s 7th was “gutless”?! The guy was out of gas.
funny how everyone thinks mo is going the 8th & 9th. what’s gonna be after he retires??? scary to think.
teasers always kill me….I hate teasers…
The only problem is we need to score more than we give up. That’s it in a nutshell.
Good luck to Andy. If Andy breaks the tie with Glavine, there will be a lot of happy people in Yankee Universe.
Enough Pitching Changes
October 24th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
teasers always kill me….I hate teasers…
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Not the first time I have been called a tease in my life. Undoubtably will not be the last
can we get giradi and robertson together…they would make a great couple especially in the 7th inning..
Burnett might relieve tomorrow:
http://twitter.com/Ledger_Yank.....5133927550
It was reported today that A.J. Burnett will be available out of the pen tomorrow. When asked if he would be ready if the Yankees called on him for some relief work A.J. Burnett told Marc Carig, “If needed, yeah, I’ll be ready.”
i wasn’t calling you a tease..but if it makes you happy you are a tease
Not all uncivil feelings are hateful.
true not uncivil feelings are hateful…it is fun to disagree but people should be making racist comments
So if AJ comes in to pitch at some point tomorrow night, does that mean Molina comes in to replace Posada? (o.O)
m,
Thank you for asking. I’m doing okay. I’m in rehab right now, so the medical part of this disease seems to have bottomed out.
Half my face was paralyzed a week ago and now I’m able to move my lips and other features much easier. Baby steps.
I still cannot stand up, though, and that freaking sucks. It appears I’m going to be here for a few more weeks. This has been my residence since 10/05.
It’s going to be a long process but I’ll overcome it. Just a freakish disease that resulted from the common cold. Go figure.
https://www.google.com/health/ref/Guillain-Barre+syndrome
I can’t wait to get out of here so I can eat some REAL food.
Thanks again for asking. It is appreciated.
aj in relief….not sure i like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dang, my first emoticon came up empty.
That’s more like it around here. Fluglehorn talk always gets the conversation back on track.
You’ll be happy to know we just took the dogs for a walk and not a drop of rain and the stars are out.
so in a tight game in the 7th inning…AJ comes in…don’t like. maybe extra innings if needed for a couple of innings…again Joe Giradi meet Robertson…I think you guys will like each other…
pat, did you play the Fluglehorn in High School?
oh yeah, ditto to Nick in SF regarding my last post.
Thank you for the well wishes.
“Gutless” is an out of shape pitcher in his FA year shooting his mouth off about not needing to be in shape to pitch, and then walking off the mound after one inning of a World Series game and leaving your team without options. David Wells says, “Hello.”
Guiseppe,
Oh my goodness. At least you’re not as ugly now. Thank goodness.
And you seriously scared me when you first posted about what happened. I thought you had been in the hospital since October, 2004.
I know. I’m so stupid.
Nothing spinal right? Are your muscles giving you a hard time?
it be great if andy could take the ball and just hand it over to mo…and yanks score bunch runs….yanks just need to get this win and not drag it on any longer pleese…
Just saw the update. Wow what is wrong with people?
“off the mound after one inning of a World Series game and leaving your team without options. David Wells says, “Hello.”
IT was not one inning. it was one batter..Wells left after one batter in game 5, killed the yanks in that series…
didn’t see the racist comments, but come on bro, i don’t blame people for not ignoring them. sometimes i can’t ignore comments that are just plain stupid, let alone racist or something of that nature. you can be damn sure I will address someone that offends others in the way that earlier poster obviously did- it’s practical to ignore the lesser evils, but there’s a line to be crossed somewhere. sometimes people need to be put in their place
The news just showed shots from the stadium. The track was flooded. There is no way the game could have been played.
Hopefully a few hours of no rain will clean up the field. and hopefully there is a little chill in the air. We know the Angels can’t handle the cold.
yanks win tomorrow..score a bunch of runs and win going away
David Wells? Gut”less”?
Guiseppe,
having that kind of disease really does suck. Life turns upside down. I seriously hope you have a speedy recovery.
agree….arod..pretty poor if you ask me. let’s focus on the game and getting to the world series
“pat, did you play the Fluglehorn in High School?”
The only thing I played in high school was 1B and point guard.
After torturing my parents with 2 years of piano and guitar lessons and recitals I gave them a break and stuck to sports.
who did david wells call gutless? AJ Burnett? or someone else…David Wells is a dope….
A-rod, they don’t want you to reply to them, becuase they hope that they will go away if ignored. That is all they are looking for is attention. If you see garbage like that ignore it and email Sam and Chad, they will take care of it.
GB,
the only intrigating free agent starting pitcher this offseason would be Tim Hudson. a low risk, high reward kind. Wouldnt you prefer him over Webb since he’s been more healthier than Webb?
enough- People could call David gutless for the way he went out of that game in the WS, with a bad back. That after just days earlier gloating about his being fat and having a rubber arm.
pat
October 24th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
That’s more like it around here. Fluglehorn talk always gets the conversation back on track.
You’ll be happy to know we just took the dogs for a walk and not a drop of rain and the stars are out.
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I’d imagine that your neighbors would prefer a drop or two of rain over what your dogs may have dropped.
Watch where you step, Pat’s neighbors. Might be more than raindrops out there.
No, someone called Wells gutless for showing up hungover. But I think Wells did call Torre gutless.
staey- Andy for 7, Mo for 2 and close it down!
I say mother nature only delayed the inevitable for the Angels.
Made them stick around rainy cold NY for an extra day!
m- well that I can agree with. Sharing stores behind Alex’s back.
Franco, best wishes bro, found out about that disease on Mystery Diagnosis I think, or some show like that….. feel better
jennifer,
Would you go so far as to say that the Angels are “sitting ducks”?
Giuseppe Franco
Get well soon, wish you a complete and speedy recover. Hopefully the Yankees will deliver a gift of a WS to you.
yes David Wells killed the yanks in the 2003 world series..killed them…i remember being stunned watching him walk off the mound….and I knew the yanks were in big trouble in that series….
m- I think they saw a few ducks floating on the warning track.
One named Torii had his foot in his mouth. 
jennifer, that’s the strategy you employ for trolls who are dogging the Yankees. not people making racist remarks. there’s no place for that anywhere. i don’t care if they want attention. if they were in person, they might get my fist, not just harsh words…. would it encourage them? i don’t care. i can’t ignore stupidity to that degree.
jennifer,
LOL. Now, I’m going to picture webbed feet everytime I see Hunter flapping his “bill”.
enough- I remember he had a perfect first inning, than they showed the pen warming I was like WTH! I couldn’t believe it. Than they said he came out with a bad back. I was so ticked, especially considering how he ran his mouth about how healthy and fat he was.
Ed – 2009 will be the year of the Yanks
October 24th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
GB,
the only intrigating free agent starting pitcher this offseason would be Tim Hudson. a low risk, high reward kind. Wouldnt you prefer him over Webb since he’s been more healthier than Webb?
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I have no interest in NYY signing Hudson. I’d have no problem if Webb was cut loose from ‘Zona and NYY signed him after a very long and thorough examination of Webb’s arm.
what is orgin of the term “troll”
Can someone post a link where I can do the cool emoticons you guys do? Thnx!
m,
My muscles below the waist are utterly useless at the moment. I tried to stand up a couple of days ago and dropped like a stone because my knees buckled as soon as I put my weight down.
I don’t want to get too graphic here but my man parts aren’t working because they are completely numb and have been for three weeks and counting. That obviously worries me but I’m supposed to recover eventually. Can’t come soon enough for me.
My suggestion to others is NOT to get a flu shot. That’s not how I contracted this disease but GBS has been known to be a major side affect from flu shots.
And trust me, I’ll take a week long flu over this mess any day. It is no fun.
m- LOL me too!
correct jennifer I just looked it up wells pitched one full inning..i stand corrected
Giuseppe
I saw the video of that cheerleader who I guess has the same condition as you. Let me tell you. I signed up for the shot at work. Don’t think I will get it now.
Buddy,
this is no such thing. to get emoticons, you would have to type this : ) – combine that. or this : lol :
Sam
thanks for taking out the trash !
Guiseppe,
Don’t mean to make light if it, but only a guy would worry about such things.
The next time Brandon would rather listen to WFAN than call his girlfriend, he should think about what you’ve been through.
GB
The plastic baggies from Blog Centrals newspaper come in handy because we have scooper laws in this city. You’ll be happy to know it’s safe to roam my neighborhood.
I sometimes don’t understand why certain words get caught in the filter?
My suggestion to others is NOT to get a flu shot. That’s not how I contracted this disease but GBS has been known to be a major side affect from flu shots.
And trust me, I’ll take a week long flu over this mess any day. It is no fun.
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Oh man, now you are scaring me!
I have never gotten the flu shot before, but was going to get one on Monday since I have this thing from work that allows me to get it for $5. I am heading into a classroom in 2 weeks to teach so I thought it would be a good idea to get one. Last time I was there for an extended period of time, I ended up getting the flu really bad. Was the first time I had gotten it.
GF, was this the first flu shot you had gotten?
Giuseppe F.– best wishes for speedy recovery. Hope you’ll be up and better and enjoying a ticker-tape parade in the next couple of weeks.
Go Yanks — let’s end this!
Buddy: http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Smilies
Buddy
http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Smilies
pat,
Did you try to use that word? The 4 letter palindrome that begins and ends with a ‘p’?
I apologize to everyone as I am sure this has been brought up before in quite a few earlier posts but what does everyone think about sitting Swisher tomorrow?? Love what the guy has done for the clubhouse this year but he can’t hit the broad side of a barn right now. With Gardner you gain defense and speed on the bases. Anyone else agree?
Hey, Buddy.
Just hover your mouse over the emoticon you want to use. Trisha and I both use a lot when we post.
Just got in this evening…is Saunders still on tap for the Angels for game 6?
m,
Ha ha. Trust me on this one – EVERY guy wants his man parts working properly at all times, whether he uses them regularly or not.
i agree swisher has been terrible..he has killed the yanks..not sure i start gardner against a lefty….but swisher leaves 20 men on base and the yanks lose…no swisher in game 7
Saunders is still pitching….. and it’s a wash on Swisher… why not give him a day off and see what happens…. it’s not like his replacement could do much worse than he’s been doing
I realize Swish has been awful. But is the playoffs really the time to tinker with the lineup? we are going to see the same one we’ve been seeing only Jorge and Mats flipped.
20 hours and 24 minutes until Game 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hoping it doesn’t come to a game 7 but does anybody know if there is a history of Lackey pitching on short rest?
Girardi’s not going to sit Swisher, but dang. Swisher needs to relax at the plate.
taking Swisher out of the lineup doesn’t do a lot… it’s not like a flow game where people play off one another…. it’s not like changing your starting point guard or screwing with your secondary right before an NFL game
Folks, don’t panic over the flu shots. I’ve had them every year, including this one, and have never had a problem. I believe that GF said that his problems did not result from a flu shot.
m
Yes. Not exactly profane and more juvenile than offensive so not sure why it blocks.
GF, was this the first flu shot you had gotten?
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Didn’t get it from a flu shot. I contracted it from a common old. No kidding – a freaking cold.
But I’ve been told by a number of doctors and nurses that they’ve had other cases of GBS who got it from a flu shot.
They’ve also told me that I cannot get a flu shot the rest of my life because it could trigger another episode. I think once is enough for me.
Now keep in mind that this disease is rare. I guess I was just lucky enough to win the wrong kind of lottery.
m October 24th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Girardi’s not going to sit Swisher, but dang. Swisher needs to relax at the plate.
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Agreed, he is definitely pressing. The fact that he said he was focusing on trying to stay calm in his last at bat in Game 5 is cause for concern. His focus should have been on getting on base. Obviously not a guy you want in a clutch situation right now.
Giuseppe, best wishes to you for a full and speedy recovery. Especially your man parts. In your place, that’s probably the first thing I would check every day.
Good night Yankee people!
Japanese left handed pitcher Kikuchi has spoken with 8 MLB teams including the Yankees but has decided to play in Japan instead of the US.
swisher will be ok. its just a matter of us making noise & big time noise in game 6. get saunders to overthrow etc. & we gotta get a early lead too.. EARLY LEAD & NOISE = YANKEES WS APPEARANCE
pat,
Is that the young kid who said he’d let his parents decide?
Smart decision. Japanese pitchers haven’t fared as well as the position players.
http://www.baseball-reference......er&t=p
Pitched twice on short rest and was fantastic! But don’t worry about it. It won’t come to game 7. Yankees and Pettitte will take care of business tomorrow night.
pat
October 24th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
GB
The plastic baggies from Blog Centrals newspaper come in handy because we have scooper laws in this city. You’ll be happy to know it’s safe to roam my neighborhood.
I sometimes don’t understand why certain words get caught in the filter?
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Not sure that I’m the type of person that would be allowed to walk in your neighborhood. Somebody would likely have me picked up as a window peeker. I’m really not, or, at least, I’ve never been caught.
j/k.
How’s his stats pitching on short rest against the Yankees?
m
October 24th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
pat,
Is that the young kid who said he’d let his parents decide?
Smart decision. Japanese pitchers haven’t fared as well as the position players.
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Over a long term, only Nomo had a good career.
I think ARod’s gonna have a Reggie! Reggie! Reggie! type performance to seal the pennant. That is, if they don’t walk him every time.
Giuseppe Franco:
That numbness you described, I have that: it’s called marriage. Ah, just kidding, just kidding
Feel better my friend.
M- I don’t know how to look that one up. LOL
http://www.baseball-reference......;year=2004
2004 he was awful on 3 days rest
Jennifer…thanks for the statson Lackey, awesome site. I agree, lets hope it does not come to that. I have faith in Andy, he has been there….done that.
Thanks pat, Nick & Ed!
wait I was wrong. Looked at wrong #. DUH.
one start he was awful, next he was good. Didn’t go long in game though.
So on my way to the game today, we were discussing possible alternatives to the YMCA being played at Yankee Stadium.
I suggested “Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths (otherwise known as “The Electric Slide”).
I’m all for it, but the others decided it would be a logistical nightmare.
I can’t believe that anyone would stoop so low to ridicule the skin color of another poster here. It is sick. GB certainly doesn’t deserve that.
GreenBeret’s true friends here would never sink that low.
We draw the line at his typing ability, his grammar, his poor spelling and the fact he is as old as Moses.
I would certainly never bring up his skin color. Some of
best friends are Green. The Green Hornet, The Green Goblin, The Jolly Green Giant, Kermit the Frog and of course Arod. Oh wait, he was Orange, never mind.
Zach in Port Jeff
October 25th, 2009 at 12:06 am
So on my way to the game today, we were discussing possible alternatives to the YMCA being played at Yankee Stadium.
I suggested “Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths (otherwise known as “The Electric Slide”).
I’m all for it, but the others decided it would be a logistical nightmare.
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Somebody had better teach Garner “The Electric Slide”, because his “Second Base Slide” isn’t working too well.
So on my way to the game today, we were discussing possible alternatives to the YMCA being played at Yankee Stadium.
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Tomorrow I’d like to hear Sunday Bloody Sunday if you know what I mean.
And just say no to Manic Monday.
DT – OPPC member
October 25th, 2009 at 12:13 am
I can’t believe that anyone would stoop so low to ridicule the skin color of another poster here. It is sick. GB certainly doesn’t deserve that.
GreenBeret’s true friends here would never sink that low.
We draw the line at his typing ability, his grammar, his poor spelling and the fact he is as old as Moses.
I would certainly never bring up his skin color. Some of
best friends are Green. The Green Hornet, The Green Goblin, The Jolly Green Giant, Kermit the Frog and of course Arod. Oh wait, he was Orange, never mind.
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What be wrong wit me gramner?
Here’s the man himself. Interesting what he says about the 6 days rest. He’s basically been doing it for the last 6 weeks.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.....id=7223408
hey, i’m back. i feel like i missed a lot. racist comments? do i wanna know?
I’d prefer to hear “Blood Red And Goin’ Down”.
Valerie G,
I don’t think you want a recap of what happened tonight. A lot of misunderstandings.
But everyone’s psyched and ready for Andy to pass Clemens and Catfish Hunter among others in series clinching wins.
got it. thanks, m.
nice Bronx Jeers –
“Sunday will never be the same” – Spanky and Our Gang
“What be wrong wit me gramner?”
What do I look like a vet?
Feed him some Alpo and tell him to stay away from Red Sox reruns.
I think appropriate music for Brett Gardner would be “Born to Run” by Springsteen.
But do we really need to give PeteAbe another reason to love GGBG?
…or how ’bout “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins?
anyone? anyone?
DT – OPPC member
October 25th, 2009 at 12:27 am
“What be wrong wit me gramner?”
What do I look like a vet?
Feed him some Alpo and tell him to stay away from Red Sox reruns.
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Careful, Pal. I just might bite your ankle and pee on the cuts. Woof…Woof…
zach–i don’t think anybody’s left on the blog
Any new song would be better than Garner’s old song: “Nowhere To Run”.
Last night I linked a tweet, something about one letter off movies.
K-law’s tweeted “Finding Nomo”
The thing was going crazy, like a thousand new tweets in a couple of minutes.
Valerie…you’re right.
This place is dead.
Anyways, time to exfoliate before bed.
Night all!
what time’s the game tomorrow, 8:20?
night, zach.
http://twitter.com/search?q=%23oneletteroffmovies
GF might want to check out “Forrest Pump”.
K-law is doing “one letter off quotes” tonight. Not as fun.
Speaking of Pete..I wonder how he is doing covering that Red Sox season….Oh wait a minute it is over.
Gammons talking up Phillies in his blog entry.
I’m not buying it. Whomever the Phillies face will be better than the Dodgers. And Citizens Bank Park will be just as tiny for the Yankees or Angels. And while Lidge may be back, it appears that Madson isn’t.
Pete’s back in NY, covering the rest of the ALCS for The Globe.
Hi guys – just got back in from my fundraiser dinner, was happy not to have missed the game, but reading the blog is a bit of a downer. Seems some jerk got loose. Very unfortunate.
1. I have no problem with AJ pitching an inning or two in relief. I believe he has the desire to do well, whether the results are there is another question. But I wouldn’t have a problem if Joe and Dave Eiland have faith in him who am I to disagree?
2. Giuseppe Franco – what you’re going through is terrible, and life is definitely not fair. But I have to disagree with your advice about not getting flu shots. First of all, there really is poor scientific evidence that GBS is directly caused by the flu shot. Some people will get it, just like some will have strokes, heart attacks, and get hit by buses.
Secondly, though, for some the flu is not just a one week illness. I run a pediatric intensive care unit, and I have taken care of both critically ill flu patients and GBS patients. First, I’ve seen a lot more kids with flu who are fighting for their lives than GBS patients – the relative incidence is very much greater. Second, too many of those kids stricken with flu – infants and seemingly healthy teenagers – have died from flu and it’s complications – from severe pneumonia, to heart damage, to brain damage. So, it’s not just a benign illness.
I am seriously very sorry to hear about your illness, and I truly wish you the speediest and fullest recovery. Don’t give up hope. But I have to very respectfully disagree with your advice on skipping the flu shot.
3. Yankees win tomorrow – or later today.
‘Night all.
Let the rain continue.
rain tomorrow night
rain Monday night
rain entire Tue (in case they try to get in a game in the afternoon)
rain Wed.
They won’t play game 6 until next Thursday.
Yeah, NYC weather does suck.
Good Luck tomorrow Yanks, so many people are pulling for you boys! God Bless the Yankees!
Wow. what went down on this blog tonight.
mr franco,
i’m sorry about your disease and i hope only the best for you. i can understand why the doctors wouldnt want you to take a flu shot, as people that have severe immunodeficiency diseases should also not receive one, but to say that gbs is a major side effect of the flu shot is absolutely ridiculous. one out of a million people can get gbs from the flu shot, while 1.5 out of 100,000 have gbs in the US currently, based on that information getting a flu shot is absolutely safe along the premise of gbs, since the incidence is rarer in those that get the flu shot as opposed to those that are just born with the disease. im not just throwing around blank numbers off the top of my head. this information was attained by reading peer reviewed journals on pubmed and jama, since i do this regularly since i am in the medical field. i hope only the best for you and lets go yankees buddy.
http://www.cdc.gov/FLU/about/qa/flushot.htm
“Guillain-Barré syndrome: Normally, about one person per 100,000 people per year will develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), an illness characterized by fever, nerve damage, and muscle weakness. In 1976, vaccination with the swine flu vaccine was associated with getting GBS. Several studies have been done to evaluate if other flu vaccines since 1976 were associated with GBS. Only one of the studies showed an association. That study suggested that one person out of 1 million vaccinated persons may be at risk of GBS associated with the vaccine.”
This is obviously in hindsight, but how many at bats would Hinske have gotten this series?
I think he would have gotten a start for Swisher and probably would have taken most of those at bats from Gardner, Hairston, Guzman, and Cervelli. That’s at least 10 at bats.
The roster should have had Cervelli OR Guzman on the roster, not both. If Girardi needed the luxury of a 3rd catcher, then he shouldn’t have had a 2nd pinch runner on the team. Look at their production so far:
Guzman- 0/1, 1 K, ZERO SB in 2 games
Cervelli- 0/1, 1 K, in 2 games
The Yankees would have been better off w/ a 24 man roster if it had Hinske on it instead of these guys.
Actually, if he got 1 start it’d be more like 6-7 at bats this series, not 10.
“”GreenBeret7
October 24th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Laura – I need a valium!
October 24th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
“People that throw the words like “gutless” and “choke” around are the same people that throw around “class”, “clutch” and “great”, without having a clue as to what the words mean or who has it.”
Really? What do you call walking a guy after you have him down 0-2? What do you call putting two guys on base after your team rallies for 6 runs? Was that a clutch pitching performance by AJ?
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When you see words like that used by people who’s biggest challenges revolve around deciding what to fix for supper, what wall paper goes with what drapes or whether to buy Craftman tools or Power-Craft tools, it makes you question their common sense.”"
Let me recommend ‘Stanley’-made tools.
I think Pettitte will handle the Angels’ hitters tonight. Check out this graphic showing his track record against their lineup.
http://visualbaseball.wordpress.com
I like Nick Swisher, but I didn’t find this quote very helpful.
“It’s just one of those things where you want to do so well,” Swisher said. “It just hasn’t happened but it’s all right because right now we’re sitting 3-2. I mean we’ve got other guys on the team that are banging, driving in runs, picking us up. It’s all right. We’ll be where we need to get.”
Nick I beg to differ a bit. It’s not alright that a guy on a 26M contract through 2011 isn’t getting his job done. That has nothing to do with the other guys. And despite the efforts of the other guys you ended both rally’s in the last game, the last one to seal the loss. I don’t look at that at being all right.
Joe from LI,
Just to make things clear, GBS does not affect young children. It usually affects adults about 30-50.
Children need their vaccinations.
And I also made it clear that GBS is RARE. But people have had major issues with side affects associated with the flu shot, including GBS. It does happen.
I like Nick Swisher, but I didn’t find this quote very helpful.
“It’s just one of those things where you want to do so well,” Swisher said. “It just hasn’t happened but it’s all right because right now we’re sitting 3-2. I mean we’ve got other guys on the team that are banging, driving in runs, picking us up. It’s all right. We’ll be where we need to get.”
Nick I beg to differ a bit. It’s not alright that a guy on a 26M contract through 2011 isn’t getting his job done. That has nothing to do with the other guys. And despite the efforts of the other guys you ended both rally’s in the last game, the last one to seal the loss. You also didn’t get the runners in in a game 3 loss we should have won. I don’t look at that at being all right.
mr franco,
a major side effect is something that is considered over 5-7% of a population that takes a certain drug, immunization, etc. 1 in a million is not a major side effect. i’m assuming you mean it on a scale of severity if you actually contract the disease, but it is not a major side effect of flu shots. the only major side effect of flu shots is fatigue, nausea and soreness at the site of injection
Flu vaccine exposed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCBlxqmOMKM