ALCS Game 6: Angels at Yankees (Part II)
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UPDATE, 9:50 p.m.: Infield hit for Teixeira loads the bases again with Alex up. Can’t get around him here.
UPDATE, 9:54 p.m.: At a 3-1 count and the bases loaded on A-Rod, you sort of had the feeling that the series might be over with one swing. Instead, Saunders just missed, A-Rod took his walk and now 200-year-old Darren Oliver is coming on to try and keep the Yankees from really blowing the game open.
UPDATE, 9:59 p.m.: That was a hard-core double play turn by Aybar. A-Rod was literally on a mission as he slid into second and he took out Aybar hard, flipping him over the top. Give Aybar credit: he hung in and made the throw to get Posada. 3-1 Yankees.
UPDATE, 10:04 p.m.: Look at that! Pettitte actually got Jeff “Mr. October” Mathis out. Meanwhile, close the book on Saunders: 3 1/3 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 5 BB.
UPDATE, 10:11 p.m.: Announced crowd of 50,173 here tonight, setting a new (New) Yankee Stadium record.
UPDATE, 10:15 p.m.: Pettitte starts this inning at 65 pitches and needs six outs to get in Mariano range. The way he’s been going, that should be doable — and it would keep Girardi from getting too involved with the bullpen.
UPDATE, 10:17 p.m.: That goes down as a putout to the catcher. Figgins bunted and then ran into the ball on his way to first. That takes talent.
UPDATE, 10:25 p.m.: Uh-oh. Vlad is up and Eiland just went to the mound. Mound visits, Vlad and Pettitte have been a bad combo in this series.
UPDATE, 10:26 p.m.: Joba is up in the bullpen.
UPDATE, 10:27 p.m.: Vladdy is ridiculous. They just showed where he hit that pitch – it was so close to the ground that it was either going to be a double or a wild pitch. Just insane.
UPDATE, 10:31 p.m.: Andy saved his boyish good looks and the Yankees lead right there, getting his glove up just in time to knock down Morales’s comebacker. Easy throw to Teixeira and it’s still 3-1. That’s 91 pitches for Pettitte … and I absolutely would leave him in the game.
UPDATE, 10:42 p.m.: Broken bat single for Damon gives us the Oliver vs. Teixeira match-up again. Didn’t work so well for the Angels last time.
UPDATE, 10:43 p.m.: And this time it hurts the Yankees. Teixeira bounces into an easy 5-3 double play to end the inning. Pettitte back out to start the seventh (cue the sighs of relief from everyone).
UPDATE, 10:49 p.m.: Girardi has broken out of the restraints in the dugout and just couldn’t wait any longer. He’s going to Joba. Pettitte gets a nice ovation and tips his hat on the way off. If Joba blows this, does that mean he should be a starter long-term?
UPDATE, 10:50 p.m.: The managerial decisions just don’t stop. After watching Girardi bring in Joba, Mike Scioscia is countering by pinch-hitting for his hottest hitter. Maicer Izturis is now up in place of Jeff Mathis. Just to be clear about a “first-guess” here: If it were me, I’d go to Hughes here and then straight to Mo. Or, you know, just leave Pettitte in and let him get it to Rivera himself.
UPDATE, 10:56 p.m.: So apparently we’re all wrong: Joe Girardi = Genius. Joba gets it done and the Yankees are six outs away from the World Series.
UPDATE, 11:06 p.m.: Looks like Girardi’s not messing around. Mariano Rivera is getting loose.
Grand slam! Or RBI Walk.
first
Or really anything will do.
lets go arod- no junk
Kate looks nervous! Let’s go, A-rod!
OH NO!!!! Did he ever miss that one! MADRE DE DIOS!!
OMG
Wow…stay short and sweet Alex
A ROD A ROD A ROD!!!
Let’s put it away right here, right now!!!
Erica – always OPPC
October 25th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
DT – OPPC member
October 25th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
great hustle Damon!!!
great letter Erica !!!
*****
Thank you. I thought it was one of my better ones
this is where alex needs to think up the middle short and sweet.
arod, if we ever needed you, it’s now.
HERE IT IS!!!
Put the spear in Saunders here!
Free runs are always good, too.
YAY!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!
wow they walked em
HOLY CRAP!!! Where was that???? LOL LOL I’ll take it…
YES!
WHOA!!! That was strike 2, but I’ll take it!!!
Alex 2009…
Whoops! Guess they still won’t pitch to him.
it’s no slam but it’ll do
Posada…send us to the world series!
great at bat for alex.
i mean really great.
not trying to do too much.
The 10th player sure sounds loud to me, Ken!
HFA! HFA!
I hate to admit it..but it was a strike…but who cares…And thats called home cooking.
Alex should argue that it was a strike. so he can hit it!!!
I think we caught a break there
Don’t worry, Saunders, you can still have a (statistical) impact on the game.
repost:
The table is set, let’s feast.
We all love the Yankees here, but lets be honest, who here doesn’t think that was a strike?
ill tell u what ladies and gentlemen, the old playoff arod woulda swung at some of those in the dirt, but this fella has laid off them, let the pitches come to him- and he’s been awesome for it. lets really put a hurting on them now!
…just keep the line moving.
A walk is good!
BREAK IT OPEN HERE BOYS!!
randy…who would have thought that
Wow that 3-1 pitch had GIDP written all over it. Kudos to Arod for letting the game come to him and take great. Saunders is complain about not getting the edge when he’s pitching around dudes and wild all inning.
Posada is the ground into a double play master
wow saunders got squeezed.. o well. the new rod comes through with a nice at bat where he didn’t press.
where all the trolls at???
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead!!!
called that…see previous post…I knew Soscia who is calling the pitches wasn’t going to come over…time to Posada to clear them…lets get a double here…we need to pour it on here…
Wow just got back home. Seems like the Yanks finally got to Saunders. Now lets put this game away with some more hits.
When you are on the typr of roll Alex is on…you get that pitch.
I think the ump just did the Angels a favor; he did’nt want A-rod to get a 3-2 pitch with the bases juiced.
He owes us one.
Triple Short Of A Cycle
October 25th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
where all the trolls at???
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Crying in their chowder
gameday and pitch trax had it inside.. i dunno looked good to me.
Posada, here’s where you give your pitcher and old friend some breathing room. HIP HIP LETS GO ( sorry for the caps im excited)
How can Saunders have 7 hits and 5 walks in 3 1/3, and only give up 3 runs? Holy crap.
Lets go Po!
What Oliver???
rally monkey
DrMustard
Dont remind us, DP would be pretty harmful right now but its been a great inning regardless, we broke through to their pen aready, Saunders only worked 3 1/3, great work by the lineup…
Erica – always OPPC October 25th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Triple Short Of A Cycle
October 25th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
where all the trolls at???
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Crying in their chowder
They jumped off the bridge and crushed the rally monkey
Big bad Saunders walks in a run,and out after 3.1 innings
Jorge greet Oliver the same way Tex did
walks will kill ya !!
make them pay!
3 more innings till MO for 2
keep the line moving Jorge
Angel Bu;;pen….Game time
Alex said ” that ball was a strike”…. pitch tracker says it wasnt.. the umpire got it right.
c’mon jorge, lets put some space between us and them now!
john, his line isnt closed yet
JohnBlacksox
SO far
Jorge…think Sac Fly
Oliver and Santana stink, let’s blow this open.
Mathis sets up really far inside so from our perspective when he catches it in the middle of his body it looks like a strike.
Posada to do something here to put his personal old school True Yankee stamp on this post season. (River, jetes, and Mo already have)
Get andy his win please.
The 3-1 pitch Saunders just threw Alex speaks volumes for how dominant Alex has been this post season.
Saunders tried to paint the inside corner rather than throw a pitch he knew would be a strike because he was so concerned that he’d leave the pitch out over the plate.
Posada fail
Geez, Jorge, could you have worked the count a little more?
the pitch to Arod for ball 4 was inside, the ump has consistently called that a ball tonight and consistently gives it on the other side of the plate.
You have got to be effing kidding me.
Unbeleivable
Thanks for that, Posada. Let’s just keep the Angels in the game.
JORGE…freggin posada… dammit
Come on Posada ! Well at least they scored some runs.
Instead of 4 in the 4th…I’ll take 3
HIP HIP……(SILENCE)
brutal!!!
Pretty Lame posada… pretty lame..
Ugh haven’t we hit into enough DPs this series?
Where’s Cervelli?
8 LOB. missed a change to put the hammer down.
again matsui should have been up
C’mon!
We could have put the Angels to sleep right there.
vader-
sometime in mid summer, i started noticing that he was doing something special.
alex right now is the man.
Sugar!
Anyway.
Andy’s been sitting. Hope he’s still sharp.
And the Yankees do have the lead.
Jorge sucks! pinch hit for him next time….
Bloody typical posada
OMG U SUCK JORGE
another DP… thanks a lot
or not
dang jorge…come on…
Get this: I left to run to the bathroom during the pitching change, came back and the scroll was all the way at the top. You guys post a lot in 4 min. lol
That’s brutal, and Posada didn’t wait for his pitch, it’s on Pettite to have a shut down inning now, we could’ve made this game a lot easier but Doc Mustard called it, way to PAL!
gyaos -
Angels choke. lol
Andy needs to put up a zero here…shut down inning
Let’s go Andy!
We’ll score more. We’ve gotten to the bullpen. There is still timg for more Yankee scoring
That sucked. We’ve had so many chances to bury this team..we just let them hang around, hang around…need a big inning from Andy.
Wow that was the first time in a millenium that I didn’t even fear a GIDP in my deep sub-conscious when Jorge has up with the bags full.
Absolute crap by Jorge – that was the ballgame right there.
Are you kidding me Jorge?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had wanted the Angels’ pen to be depleted by the end of the game, but I guess we’ll have to wait the next half inning to start that.
Avoiding A-Rod…
Just California Dreamin’…
Showers for Saunders…
amazing- just amazing.
letting them stick around like that is just asking for trouble
CB
The 3-1 pitch Saunders just threw Alex speaks volumes for how dominant Alex has been this post season.
I agree, he’s been letting the game come to him.
Ugh…sick of those freakin DPs. I have a feeling this will come back to bite us…I hope not.
9 more outs from Andy and then bring in Mo to close it out.
i’m mad at jorge, but at least we’re winning.
Now it looks like the ump really did do them a favor on the 3-1 pitch to A-Rod.
Posada’s gotta put a better swing on the ball than that! Veteran experience my butt!
PIECE OF SHI# JORGE…what a way to keep the angels in it
After that one swing by Rodriguez, there was no way that Saunders was going to get close to his bat.
LOL!!
HIP HIP JORGE!
Only the New York Yankees could take a situation where the opponent is trying to give them runs and completely ruin it with a rally killing DP. Classic.
Where is Jorge’s head???
top_ten
October 25th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
again matsui should have been up
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There is a good reason Matsui is batting 6th.
Thank god we gave posadas bat in lineup! His 238 lifetime postseason avg is essential. Hopefully sj44, cb, Randy and the other experts will come on now as they would have if that was Molina. But I doubt it bc they are hypocritical old men that can’t admit when they are wrong
The offense needs to score some more runs. A 2 run lead is not enough.
I really thought the game was over right there.
trisha–where’s gyaos now?
need a quick 0 here from Andy
some of you are such bad fans it’s ridiculous. Jorge hit the series winning HR in the ALDS, have all of you forgot? And he just missed one out the last time he was up. Give Oliver credit for a good pitch, that had something to do with it.
obviously Erica’s letter was getting passed around the dugout, but Posada never had a chance to read it.
Andy’s going to need at least 3 more runs to work with!
Alex slid hard into Aybar too..
DT-
You got your wish!!! Saunders will be showering before me
I am going to work stinky tomorrow. Just kidding. Maybe
randy…I too thought Alex was going to be ready this year, he just looked relaxed.
uh oh mathis is up this inning, he reminds me of the angels version of Nick Punto lol
jose molina would have just struck out and the next batter, matsui, would get a chance there
no relaxing!!
kimoinsd
October 25th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Posada’s gotta put a better swing on the ball than that! Veteran experience my butt!
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Have you had ONE single solitary post tonight where you haven’t been whining like a six year old?
POSADA has to be a better hitter in that count..unexcusable
Posada = Sucks
0-3 6 runners left on base
Where are the Posada groupies now?
great job by damon, thank u again Joe for messing with the lineup… newsflash u had the best record in baseball all year with hideki hitting fifth
I wish The ump had called that 3-1 pitch a strike to Alex now. No way we end up with only one run there if it went to 3-2. For once, can this staff not give a retaken lead right back??
Did we lead the league in DP this year? Seriously, it seems like we hit into a DP 90% of the time we put the ball in play with runners on.
I’m not feeling great about Pettitte keeping them at 1 run. I think we’re going to need more than 3 runs tonight.
Way to go Jorge.
DT – OPPC member
October 25th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
obviously Erica’s letter was getting passed around the dugout, but Posada never had a chance to read it.
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He was still taking off his catchers gear!
The Yankees are not done scoring. Mark my words
OMG. Even when they start winning, the rude anti-yankee fans are still lurking in the background. unbelievable.
Really loved watching Rodriguez dumping Aybar on his can, even if they still turned a DP. Reminds me of Mantle, Robinson or Brett going into the base.
Andy just needs to shut down the Angels this inning and solidify the lead.
They should have clearly scored more runs. But they now not only have the lead but are into the Angels pen. Oliver has been one of the few effective relievers they’ve had this series. And now sciosa has had to use him in the 4th inning. There’s only so long oliver can go.
Don’t let the angels score here and the yankees are in business.
So sad when there’s hatred on the LoHud blog.
and here come those pesky angels storming back…no give up here…with Rivera single to center
arod is awesome…bad hip and all going right into aybar…
Com’on Andy
Nice hard slide by Arod.
Great take-out slide by Arod.
Great, here comes Mathis with a man on for the tie.
the funniest thing was that truly was a classic “CHOKE” in every sense of the word. Posada was so nervous that he swung very late on a BP fastball down the middle to hit the ground ball DP to the right side. Pathetic from Jorge. Now the Angels get a leadoff hit. Would be very Yankee-like to give the lead back immediately.
Turns out the walk to Alex was the best thing for the Angels. Posada, that was very weak.
Imback – ever say anything positive?
all you have ever done is criticise other posters.
get a life.
We got em!!
could of had one more run if posada could got ball to outfield….yanks gotta continue to put some runs on the board..cant count on angels just layin down..
Imback October 25th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Thank god we gave posadas bat in lineup! His 238 lifetime postseason avg is essential. Hopefully sj44, cb, Randy and the other experts will come on now as they would have if that was Molina. But I doubt it bc they are hypocritical old men that can’t admit when they are wrong
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Exactly.
Come out, come out where ever you are!
SIT DOWN SCRUB…
Big!
Wow, we finally got that dude out!
Finally Mathis is retired…
big game pettit
Sit down Mathis I’ve had enough of you already
Andy wants the win!
Can we get this schmuck out of here…gyoas
Finally got him out!!
Jeff Mathis < Babe Ruth
Screw you Mathis. I’m sick of that journeyman bum hitting like Babe Ruth in the playoffs.
gyaos
October 25th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
the funniest thing was that truly was a classic “CHOKE” in every sense of the word. Posada was so nervous that he swung very late on a BP fastball down the middle to hit the ground ball DP to the right side. Pathetic from Jorge. Now the Angels get a leadoff hit. Would be very Yankee-like to give the lead back immediately.
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You’re a tulip.
Memo to gyaos and imback: you’re either with us or against us. join the force of yankee fans or go to the boston globe and join them.
A DP would be really good here Andy.
what is Andy’s pitch count? Here’s hoping he can pitch thru the 8th, so Girardi doesn’t lose the game for us!
Nicely executed DP.
Big double play!
A double play, Andy’s best friend.
robbie cano = awesome…
gyaos,
Well at least Papelbum has some extra time to go hunting this offseason
THANK YOU!
Nice play Robbie
Hey CB-
Posada sucks.
# Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing October 25th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
kimoinsd
October 25th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Posada’s gotta put a better swing on the ball than that! Veteran experience my butt!
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Have you had ONE single solitary post tonight where you haven’t been whining like a six year old?
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Was I wrong?
Andy is doing the job.
rb
October 25th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
A DP would be really good here Andy.
*****
Good call!!!!
Two Erica thumbs up!
That’s just what they needed.
that’s what we want to see!!!!!!
Nice…12 outs left
beautiful DP
F@@@@ing HUGGGGE DP
Nicely done there, Andy.
Andy is dealing
65 pitches through 5
6 K’s
Yes…Huge inning to shut them down there.
Andy is looking strong..i like it….
HUGE DP!!! Lets get some more runs! Great job Andy.
our double plays are better than yours
Excellent.
Get cracking bats
Really slick play by Cano. Now, score about 5 more runs.
Mo is coming in for 6 outs tonight.
2 more innings to go
Sweet!
HUGE DP I mean HUGGGGGGGGGGGGGE
“Give Oliver credit for a good pitch, that had something to do with it.”
But it wasn’t some spectacular pitch. Oliver was behind in the count and had to throw one over the plate. Posada just swung tentatively and hence the DP. Not to mention swinging at a 1-0 breaking ball in the dirt…
GB.
Totally agree.
How about that Cano.. Speaking of which he is locked and loaded.
Cano and Swisher both have their heads into the game. Good sign
“Great, here comes Mathis with a man on for the tie.”
Idiotic post.
I predict the Angels don’t get another run.
Andy- a very economical 65 pitches
Time to get Andy some more runs!
The blog has been slow updating tonight (surprise) –
Does anyone besides me think Scioscia was late in getting his bullpen warm last inning? I mean, I’m grateful he left Saunders in when it was clear the guy was spent, but given the stakes, why wasn’t his pen up at the first sign of trouble? Randy, or Pat M – any insight? Am I being too harsh?
Dynasty is Destiny,
Do you take requests? If so…
I’m looking for something with that signature Pettitte peer over the glove type of vibe for next inning.
kimoinsd
October 25th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Great, here comes Mathis with a man on for the tie.
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Yes. You were wrong.
NYY626 – GO ANDY
October 25th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
our double plays are better than yours
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Your PB looks good night!!!
“Posada = Sucks
0-3 6 runners left on base
Where are the Posada groupies now?”
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isnt he supposed to get credit for Andy’s pitching?
I thought that’s how it works. if the pitcher does well, it was because the catcher called a great game.
Here we go…tack on runs, work the pen…make Scocsia wear out a path between his dugout and the mound.
Now lets get back at the meat in this pen. To let Scioscia get away with bringing Darren Oliver to put that fire out would be baseball malpractice.
Lets score about 10 more runs so I can relax and enjoy this.
That was a nice quick great inning by Andy.
Need some more run support for a gutsy performance.
Triple Short Of A Cycle
I hope they don’t need Mo at all tonight.
joeman
October 25th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
this guy won’t last the next time thru the lineup
the difference between 3-1 and 4-1 is possibly hughes starting the 8th instead of asking mo for 6 outs…
Big Game Andy
Will get the all-time postseason win lead tonight at 16
gyaos,
nothing worse than a Sox fan. Except one that trolls Yankee boards after his team has choked
Hey gyaos
how would Tek have done there? Oh well I guess he’s watching the game like us
JohnBlacksox (24 + 1)
October 25th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Did we lead the league in DP this year? Seriously, it seems like we hit into a DP 90% of the time we put the ball in play with runners on.
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That would be some feat to lead the league in runs and at the same time hit in DPs 90% we put the ball in play with runners on…
“Would be very Yankee-like to give the lead back immediately.”
Hey gyaos, you got it right again! lol
6 outs till Mo. 12 outs till the World Series.
And people wanted CC to start including FOX.. I guess Andy is showing everybody why his team has faith in him
Wth Hideki?
matsui is totally lost…
joeman
October 25th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
joeman
October 25th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
this guy won’t last the next time thru the lineup
*****
You get two Erica thumbs up too!!
jesus matsui, stop swinging at the first pitch!
is matsui late for something on japanese tv or something??? Did his tivo break…
whats up with Jeter coughing all the time, has been doing it since the middle of the summer
Does anyone else think McCarver is reading this blog????
Everyone needs to relax. We have the lead. Every player can’t get a hit on every at bat.
What a shock!
Matsui grounds out to 2nd base.
stop swinging at the first pitch!
3 in a row for Matsui just rolling the hands over…he’s looking depressingly feeble tonight.
tarheelyank-:-)
lol @ jack buck trying to give the angels the momentum…
Joe Buck with hopeful commentary…
How about a little love for Andy, Joe Buck?
Thanks Erica!
Vegas Odds
bet $100 to win $15 if Matsui grounds out to the right side
Matsui has grounded out every time this game. He has made no adjustments.
girardi needs to step in and tell matsui to stop swinging at the first pitch.
with swisher’s hit, cano hitting and melky hitting, matsui seems to be the only weak spot in the lineup now followed by jorge…
Jeter has had the flu since Monday
again matsui swings at the first pitch…take some pitches
“HIP HIP……(SILENCE)
brutal!!!”
mac daddy-
my favorite yankee fan moron.
with yankee fans like you , who need trolls?
i think your best moment this post season was when you bashed jeter for the tag on the play at second before the run scored.
you know when you said it was ordinary.
… and then after the game cal ripken spent 5 minutes showing with diagrams exactly why it was a great play.
i enjoyed that
That was a terrible pitch to get the Dp on Posada, btw. Thigh high, slow and on the inner half. Should have been yanked into the lf corner in a heartbeat.
Ugly swing by Cano.
does cano and hitdeki have dinner plans??
How is that pitch a strike???
This is Darren Oliver…right?
Dale Scott has to answer to himself how that’s a strike but the one to A-Rod wasn’t, yikes…
why arent Joe and Tim talking about that outside strike 3 call like they did with the ones Andy was given?
thread the needle?
if the thread was 6 inches thick.
Threads the needle? Is McCarver human?????
darren oliver sucks
Great job by Andy so far. It would be nice if Matsui would at least try at the plate. You know even look at pitches.
that was the best swing swisher has had in a while…
Enjoy watching the final at bats for Matsui as a yankee. In the WS he will start game 1 and then Posada will dh game 2 with AJ on the mound and then Matsui sits in Philly park.
Nicky Swish might just have his MOMO back…
Can FOX be anymore against the Yankees??
Joe Buck shows his bias so much.
Boston Dave – 5 wins til 27
Yes.
Jorge has called a great game and sucked at the plate. If molina had left 6 runners on base, this blog would be on fire screaming at Girardi for “taking a bat out of the lineup”.
all these angel pitchers throw junk
per nesn: cardinals to hire mcgwire as hitting coach…
that wasnt a strike to cano on last one..terrible
Triple Short Of A Cycle October 25th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
How is that pitch a strike???
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It wasn’t. And yet it “threads the needle”.
I really don’t like the Fox team
Pettite iWant Him To Pitch Complete Game
oliver stepping up for the angels here…
Saunders had 83 pitches in 3.1 innings.
Andy has 65 after 5 innings,wow!
is Mo avail for 4+ outs? if so, then Andy has 6 more outs to get!
Important inning for Andy commin up– top of the lineup up and Ana still within striking distance. This could be their last shot with the game close if the yankees take care of business with the bats in the next 2 innings.
Oye. Stop making Oliver’s work so easy, guys!
that’s ear WAX mccarver…
Enough of the double play in the 4th inning Joe and Tim on Fox…We get it.
as long as this strike zone continues consistently for both teams, advantage Yanks
Swish needs to go to right field
mac daddy–i hate to tell you, but that news has already circulated. do you have anything else?
Erica – always OPPC October 25th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
NYY626 – GO ANDY
October 25th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
our double plays are better than yours
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Your PB looks good night!!
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I’ve noticed
Looks like we need another shut-down inning from Andy with the 1-2-3 coming up.
Jeremy it’s very possible that Matsui is having problems with his knees again. If he is playing in pain and has fluid built up it is going to affect his swing. I’d vote for that more than anything because Matsui is extremely clutch.
Thanks Yankee hitters for still not putting the nail in the coffin.
YankeeRay
I like the gameplan, except Matsui will get absolutely dominated in game 1 by Cliff Lee. Terrible chase Swisher!! I’m sorry I trusted him for a sec…
seriously..did mccarver say oliver was wearing ear plugs…i didnt see any ear plugs.
we have to earn this win with pitching…12 more outs to go…come on guys…
Darren Oliver Really!!!….dominating
Triple Short Of A Cycle
October 25th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Jeter has had the flu since Monday
what a Monday in August
Is there anything the Angels can’t earn praise for by this FOX team.
Let’s make an ordinary middle reliever look unhittable.
I think joe buck wants to marry darren oliver.
Darren “Cy” Oliver. Jeezus. Somebody shoot me.
# Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing October 25th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
kimoinsd
October 25th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Great, here comes Mathis with a man on for the tie.
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Yes. You were wrong.
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I couldn’t be happier to be wrong about Mathis.
But I wasn’t about Posada’s swing into the DP to kill the rally.
If his knees are bothering him then he needs to sit
Hopefully Andy can have an easy 6th inning. We know the 6th and 7th innings have been trouble for the Yanks pitchers.
molina is not catching for burnett anymore. not after he gave up the 4 runs the other day, and then showed he could handle posada catching in the 5-7th.
I never knew that Big Mac was a good hitter…is he going to teach them all to swing for the fences?
Denise
October 25th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
is Mo avail for 4+ outs? if so, then Andy has 6 more outs to get!
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Girardi would def bring Mo in for as many outs as he seems necessary. He is taking no chances with this game tonight
That pitch has struck out Swisher all postseason.
Andy gets thru this inning unscathed is key.
6+ more outs to get to mo.. I’m sure he will pitch 2 if needed..
Mo Money is definitely working two innings if we can hold em scoreless through the 6th and 7th, this is the challenge, especially this inning with the meat of the lineup coming up…
October 25th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
“Posada = Sucks
0-3 6 runners left on base
Where are the Posada groupies now?”
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“isnt he supposed to get credit for Andy’s pitching?
I thought that’s how it works. if the pitcher does well, it was because the catcher called a great game.”
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Oh no, when the pitcher does good, its because he did good, but if the pitcher does bad thats Posada’s fault. To the people against Posada thats how it works : )
“Boston Dave – 5 wins til 27
Yes.
Jorge has called a great game and sucked at the plate. If molina had left 6 runners on base, this blog would be on fire screaming at Girardi for “taking a bat out of the lineup”.”
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I’m frustrated with jorge too but I think people who would attribute his defense/gamecalling to the low score would be quite happy with Molina starting if the Yanks were up 3-1 in the 6th.
Valerie G.
mac daddy–i hate to tell you, but that news has already circulated. do you have anything else?
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Maybe with a positive Yankee slant, just to offset Joe Buck.
lets have a good inning andy
Joe Buck makes me sick. Between this and his DISGUSTING call of Tyree’s catch…he’s so horribly biased.
They keep mentioning that rally killing DP because it singlehandedly kept the Angels in the game. If Anaheim comes back, that horrible AB from Jorge will be the reason. There was no excuse…no excuse…for such a passive swing on 2-1 fastball.
Vader
October 25th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
I never knew that Big Mac was a good hitter…is he going to teach them all to swing for the fences?
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funny story-
My mother was many things. A baseball fan not one of them. One day in 1998, my whole family was in the car going somewhere and my mother randomly says “Who is Mark McGwire and what’s the big deal” LOL
any chance Joba gets an inning in this game
I have a BAD Feeling this is where they come alive and make us pay for sucking over and over with RISP
so i guess if Burnett doesn’t throw a shutout every time with Molina that means the experiment is a failure. You people are amazing
Time for a lock down inning, Andy.
cmon andy lets get through this inning easily..
The Yank hitters need to try and scratch out another run or 2 in the next 2 innings. They can’t be comforatble with only a 2 run lead. We have seen how that was worked out in this series.
“Here come the Angels”…
GOD I HATE THIS GUY!!
“Andy gets thru this inning unscathed is key.”
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why?
the 1-3 hitters on the Angels are the “easy outs”
you gotta worry about 7-9
HUGE first batter, could be a tough inning if old Chone gets on…
Hahahahahaha
Oops
Nice, THANKS CHONE!!!
no way.. want pettitte to get into the 8th, before mo comes in.
Brilliant, Figgy.
Big Break getting FIggy there
Oliver has been very good coming out of the Angel’s pen for a long time.
Very good.
We’ll take it.
figgins is costing himself some money this winter…
IF AP can get thru this unscathed, we NEED to scratch another run or 2 and we would be sitting pretty
I trade 1 Yankee out for a Steve Smith TD catch in the Giants game.
He’s killing my fantasy team!
Great job by Yankee pitching staff, chucking that first strike into Bobby Abs, huge advantage when you work him ahead in the count…
posada with the unassisted putout – great job Jorge!
(I saw him wiggle his ears Bewitched style)
OMG you ARE kidding right?
The angels have 12 outs and Figgins running into the ball just squandered 8% of the angels scoring opportunities. He’s had an awful series.
wow…. he went way around
Nice…
Erica, you should have told her he is like Paul Bunyan…ya know Fake.
close?
that was not close.
Andy F’ng around wit h Abreu. If he puts him on, hes asking for big trouble with Torji and Vlad up next
Hope everyone is doing well.
WAY too many comments to try and catch up….
Love Andy’s outing so far.
Getting to be that time where Girardi puts his stamp on the game. I’ve got my fingers crossed.
im worried about giardi in a close game… he didnt scare me until he pinch ran for arod… now we know the pressure gets to him, hopefully he stays calm tonight. Joe, its Pettite, maybe Robertson for one or 2 outs, then Joba then Hughes then Mo(potentially for an out in the 8th if the situation is right). This is how we won 103 games, lets not change it now, someone throw that book of his in the trash.
wow bobby went around there.
Pettitte peers, peerless…
Seeing Figgins floundering…
The Halos’ hindrance…
“Swish needs to go to right field”
well, where would he go after striking out?
BS
could have sworn that was called a strike a couple batters ago
get abreu here!!
DAMN, that was a close one, now the Angels have less beef with that walk to A Rod…
That’s the same pitch Cano was called out on!
I hate Joe Buck.
Hey miggs
“Jorge has called a great game and sucked at the plate. If molina had left 6 runners on base, this blog would be on fire screaming at Girardi for “taking a bat out of the lineup”.”
I cannot disagree with that. This blog was unrelenting in trashing Molina and Girardi when Molina wasn’t hitting.
I haven’t made comment before this because I think that Posada-Pettitte tandem is phenomenal. But of course I also wanted AJ and Molina for the same reason.
It is incredibly hypocritcal for some of the most vocal posters who had the problem with Molina catching – and that would be CB for one, who just couldn’t stop railing about it – to say not a word about Posada letting runners die on base.
While I wish Jorge had come through, I have never thought that his bat was so defining that we couldn’t live without it for a game while Molina caught AJ. I had a lot of faith in the rest of the offense.
Posada and Pettitte work beautifully together. Postseason is about pitching and defense. That’s what you want. But it’s also been the reason that AJ and Burnett were paired together. You realy can’t have it both ways.
Way to go Andy!!! Yankee fans still love you Bobby! Great series!
lets go andy, lets get outa this and back in the dugout
bye-bye, bobby!
HUGE out there. Get Hunter and at least Vlad can only hurt you for 1 run next inning
it’s now 13 postseasons since 95…and andy is looking as good as he did back then…
Nice job Andy
mccarver and buck hate the yanks, could it be any more obvious…
Dynasty is Destiny –
you got game tonight. Great stuff.
“so i guess if Burnett doesn’t throw a shutout every time with Molina that means the experiment is a failure. You people are amazing”
& I guess if Posada doesn’t get a hit every time that means the experiments a failure. Its also amazing how Andy is pitching well yet Jorgie doesn’t get any credit.
Vader
October 25th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Nice…
Erica, you should have told her he is like Paul Bunyan…ya know Fake.
*****
In retrospect yes, but we didn’t know that then
However, my mother also predicted the name change of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2001. I was sitting in the living room watching a Yankee/TB game with my dad. My mother comes in and looks at the TV for a minute and asked who the Yankees were playing. We said “The Tampa Bay Devil Rays”
She goes, “Devil Rays!!! Thats a terrible name for a team. They should just be “The Rays”.
Guess she knew what she was talking about
be careful here with Vlad
# trisha – OPPC lifetime member who’s just waiting around for Number 27! October 25th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
“Great, here comes Mathis with a man on for the tie.”
Idiotic post.
I predict the Angels don’t get another run.
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I hope you’re right!
Do me a favor. Don’t comment on my posts…I got a reverse jinx thing going here with a lot of money on the Yanks. Posting is therapeutic for me.
Joe Buck…makes me think, Where have you gone Bob Costas?
I was at that 1-0 game against Atlanta. Wetteland almost blew it.
pettitte looked so young…he’s still pretty good looking!
GIRARDI, this is Andys game, stay with him until he gets in trouble, he is pitching a great game… no early hooks JOE!
Big AB right here Torri has hit like 4 foul ball homeruns off Andy in his last 5 ABS…
Doreen are you still making cookies or pies before these games? What did you make for tonight (if anything)?
U can’t put Hunter on in any way with Vlad up next. I fear Vlad makes us pay this time
NY24,
Burnett pitches better with Molina behind the dish. The numbers clearly show it.
Come on Giants, stop them!
duh….it’s hunter…my bad
Joe Buck and Tim McCarver stink…couple of anti-yankee d-bags. That’s why I have the TV on mute and the radio on instead.
Andy is hanging tough, and he’s pitching without fear, gotta give him kudos before he gets out of this…
Erica…I wonder what she thinks about tonight?
“Dynasty is Destiny –
you got game tonight. Great stuff”
Agreed great job
I cant look at Giuliani for some reason without thinking about how he was rooting for the Red Sox to win the World Series.
Andy peers, peerless
Perfect.
Thank you very much. I love it!
CB and others are “incredibly hyprocritical” for not complaining about Posada making outs?
Oh my goodness gracious!
81 pitches isn’t bad…i see longevity in this game.
come on Andy
Thank you, FOX, for putting a crumb on our side of the praise scale.
What???
If Jorge could have pushed even one more run across I’d actually be feeling very confident.
daver October 25th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Joe Buck and Tim McCarver stink…couple of anti-yankee d-bags. That’s why I have the TV on mute and the radio on instead.”
How do you sync up the radio to the TV though?
John and Susan are on a pretty sizeable delay no?
Erica,
does your mom have some lotto numbers she feels good about?
Vader
October 25th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Erica…I wonder what she thinks about tonight?
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My mom died in 2002, so I’ll never know. She probably would be asleep right now and then yelling at my dad when his cheering wakes her up
He swung!
in his heart, he didnt go around
Joe Buck is such a pompous fraud. His mid-inning “interview” of “Leon” the phony Budweiser football player was the lowest moment in the history of broadcasting.
Vader October 25th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Joe Buck…makes me think, Where have you gone Bob Costas?
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I wish. Perhaps if NBC gets the next contract but it’s be awhile before that happens. He does MLB Network stuff now.
Erica,
sorry I did not know
Vlad will make us pay now. Just watch. Its payback for Yanks sucking time after time with RISP
posada has a .900 OPS for the postseason.
he owes us a call at first….
he owes us a call at first….
Seriously, they need to redefine a check swing. That’s twice now, the umps screwed up.
Come on Andy!!!
this could be the at bat of the game…
I can’t stand Hunter.
trisha,
wouldnt people be happy that the yanks were up 3-1 in the 6th if molina and AJ were in?
I dont understand what that poster is suggesting.
people know molina can’t hit.
Yes, the radio is on about a 5-7 second delay…but that is fine by me.
i hate those cheap hits…
cindy g–haha
Can we let pettie and jorge talk alone please.
Taking more Tums-Not happy!
HUGE AB here, we can do this Andy! Nice first pitch!
Don’t even bother with Andy.
He remembers!
Let him pitch.
Guiliani rooted for the red sox? When?
You got this Andy!!
Did Hunter not swing at that pitch? It sure looked like he did to me.
Sorry about that…but for some strange reason I knew you were going to say something like that.
why doesnt mccarver just say, “I hate the Yankees, they are overated, i hate you too buck”
Just wait until the World Series starts, and Buck & McCarver show their NL roots and bias
Triple Short Of A Cycle
October 25th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Erica,
sorry I did not know
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No worries! But if I think of any good ones I’ll let you know
Go ahead Vlad, tick the ump off!
Why the heck don’t they toss Guerrero? I thought you can’t argue balls and strikes?!
It’s outside for the Yankees, barely hits the corner for the Angels. Got to love Fox!
Bounce it,bounce it
Joba?
With all the baserunners and missed opportunities this game this feels very ominous. Easy inning. Then another Infield squibber with 2 outs, and…
crowd’s into it now, no?
For the love of God NOT Joba in a 2 run game. We are F’d if he goes in.
Burnett pitches better with Molina behind the dish. The numbers clearly show it.
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I think you misunderstood what I said. I never stated anything against Molina & Burnett working together. Thats fine. I was just trying to make a point that Posada should get credit for helping Andy today. I have no problem with Molina.
NYY626 – GO ANDY
October 25th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Guiliani rooted for the red sox? When?
*****
During his short presidential campaign
He’s gotta go with a hook low and outside here!!! No inside cutters Andy!
Joba getting loose? yikes.
don’t go to joba.
pettitte ——> Rivera
throw him out if he argues balls and strikes
That non-third strike is looming large about now…
Joba should not be in this game. If Joe brings him in we are in trouble.
Uh Oh
how does vlad get those type of hits? nuts…
1 more batter Andy come on.
A couple of really unlucky hits, this is FD up…
dont pull andy, that was a great pitch
Told ya. We are in trouble.
Can we catch a break? 2 cheap 2-out singles.
Can’t fault Andy for that one.
How the hell did Vlad hit that?
Bleep..bleep..bleep..bleep.
Two lucky hits. AArgh!!!
“Guiliani rooted for the red sox? When?”
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In 2007 when it was Boston vs Colorado
http://www.nydailynews.com/new.....n_eve.html
ridiculous piece of hitting from vlad there
Eiland really should have stayed in the dugout. Honestly, Jorge and Andy has more postseason experience than most of those guys out there – I’m sure they know what they’re doing.
Better than a home run? I was getting game three flashbacks, I could almost hear the rally sticks in my ears. Now for the third out.
Guiliani said he was rooting for the sox to get to the series when he was stumping in Mass
Should have been strike 3 to Hunter. Rip off! Gotta get one more out Andy!!!
wow – vlad got andy on that one.
2 lucky hits in a row.
Stay in the dugout Joe!
Are you kidding me??? pure domination through 6 innings and now this team is one more lucky dink away from a tie game. I hate this game sometimes. As much as poker.
Come on Andy- get out of this!!!!
this is nuts…
I said to bounce it, Andy.
Vlad is crazy. No one else hits that pitch.
Huge batter, but Andy can get this guy…
Erica…it was tongue and cheek
That pitch was almost in the dirt
Now I’m praying-a lot!!!
I told you this was the inning we get payback for sucking over and over with RISP. They will make us pay
I don’t want any part of Joba.
Leave Andy in!
Make a big pitch Andy!
WOW
We lose the lead I think I’m done with baseball
Angels best hitter here
biggest out of the night so far
Andy can handle it…
Somebody enlighten me as to why Joba is warming…
Talk about making great pitches on Hunter and Guerrero and getting nothing to show for it….
Once again, huge failure by Jorge.
Time to issue the free pass.
Com’on Andy…
Simply amazing. Only Vlad could have hit that. It was an awful pitch to swing at. The number of hitters – especially right hand hitters – who could have hit that pitch in the history of the game is miniscule. Just amazing plate coverage and strength.
Andy’s pitched a beautiful game. Rinky dink infield single and a bloop double. Very tough luck.
This inning and game can get away from us right here
This pitch is huge.
Erica – always OPPC October 25th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
NYY626 – GO ANDY
October 25th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Guiliani rooted for the red sox? When?
*****
During his short presidential campaign
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Well I guess he was putting on his best political front. He’s such a huge Yankee fan, he couldnt have been serious….
which joba are we gonna see/?
Bronx Jeers,
You’re welcome!
Valerie, DT, Tarheelyank and others…
Thanks!
“Guiliani said he was rooting for the sox to get to the series when he was stumping in Mass”
Yeah he’s such a fraud and a phony. I remember that.
Jorge’s failure with the bases loaded was the turning point of this game…
andy…don’t fall apart!
I don’t like this.
Shower now!
This has got to be the luckiest team I have ever seen
C’mon, Andy! Now’s not the time to have a bad inning. You’re better than that.
you never want to put the go ahead runner on, but it might make since here rather than throw a meatball
I’m a nervous wreck!!!
Kendrick is not a guy I wanna see with the bags juiced…
Get out of here andy
No jobber please.
tori hunter is annoying
NOOOOO JOBA~
Im chugging wine right now. YOU GOT HIM ANDY
We gotta work that outside corner with a hook or a cutter, we have to challenge Morales…
If Pettitte walks Morales, then Kendrick is next, right?
Girardi better not go to Joba if that happens.
BigSix
October 25th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Jorge’s failure with the bases loaded was the turning point of this game…
ABSOLUTELY!!
Is anybody warmed up.
GJ!!!
giuliani is a hack. let’s not give him more time than we already have.
HUGE!!!!!! Yeah baby!!!!!!
BIG OUT!!! AND NO JOBA!!!!!
Yes!
andy is AWESOME!!!
dynasty is destiny–i love the haikus. look forward to them every time i’m on here. thanks!
Eli is horrible
AWESOME JOB ANDY!
omigod. Heart attack.
Nice job, Pettitte.
WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES!
“Andy’s pitched a beautiful game. Rinky dink infield single and a bloop double. Very tough luck.”
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exactly.
Andy is pitching an absolute gem.
I’m looking for #64!
Thank you G-d!
Good job Andy! You kept Joba out of the game!
Phewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
But I still hate the Angels.
And Joe Buck.
And Tim McCarver.
exhale!
im 26 years old and have watched pettit for 15 years and he is a GOD
WOW!!!!! AP!!! Got lucky. Need more runs. If we don’t get more runs we will blow this. Joba will make sure of it
Dear Joe, thank you for not taking Andy out in the 6th. Please keep him in as long as you can stand too… this is his game.
Caught a break back? Would that have snuck through if Andy hadn’t gloved it?
Andrew. Eugene. Pettitte.
Redemption!
Andy would have caught that with his teeth if he had to.
Great job by Andy !
Are the Yankees the only ones who can be gutless and chokers, or can the Angels do that also?
runs! lets score some please!
Thank you, Kendry. Thank you for totally igoring Torii Hunter’s exhortations from 3B.
Keith,
hopefully we don’t see ANY Joba!
“Im chugging wine right now. YOU GOT HIM ANDY”
Wine I started with cognac. So much for sipping!!
If the G Men have to lose tonight in order for the Yankees to win, so be it…Jeff Feagles looks like he wants early retirement right now.
Dandy Andy!
COME ON FEAGLES! Can you give at least 1 good punt tonight?
Pettitte perspires…
Morales making him work…
Escape! Pettitte pumped!
“Jorge’s failure with the bases loaded was the turning point of this game…”
You just saw the turning point of the game..andy getting out of the inning and NO JOBA
Take a deep breathe everybody.
how did Andy get lucky?
Yes, Dynasty.
The haiku are great. Look forward to them all the time.
Seriously… Can not take this. There isn’t enough beer or cigarettes in the world to calm down my nerves right now..
thank god.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Credit to the work of Posada and Andy. They are a GREAT team.
I wouldn’t want to see anyone else catch Andy. Posada at bat? That’s another story.
this blogging is like yankee therapy when your watching at home alone
where in gods name is robertson? joba?!?!?!?
Does this Girardi/Chamberlain relationship remind anyone of the Reilly/Starks relationship circa 1994? I’m glad Andy got out of that jam but if he had walked Morales Girardi was going to try again with Joba even though Robertson has been golden this post season.
Get Robertson warm Giradi
Out of the shower
Andy got out of it!!!!!!
Okay.
Will Joe take him out now?
that was a close one…lets get some more runs yanks.. job a i dont really trust..
Okay. that was the first thing I couldn’t sit through.
Exhale.
A couple two three runs (or one?) couldn’t hurt, right?
C’mon Yankees, pretty please.
Infield hit. Bloop, lucky double. No way you take AP out to start the 7th. (Especially not for the like of Joba.)
coming back from 3-0 and stranding Kendrick in the on deck circle is huge right there. if the Yankees bullpen can perform like it’s capable, that last out might have won the Yankees this game
ok guys, huddle around the mound.
andys at 92 pitches.
what do we do?
Unfortunately, that’s probably it for Andy.
Isn’t this the inning they scored a bunch of runs last game?
Triple Short Of A Cycle
October 25th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
how did Andy get lucky?
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Talent and Experience!
Andy is pumped I tell you p u m p e d !
Please no Joba in the 7th.
Fox does stink! McCarvers comments make me think he’s boozing it in the booth.
guerrero after getting nothing but outside pitches leans out and gets a pitch he has no business hitting.
but if jorge is going to call for outside pitches that much he has to come really up an in at some point to keep him honest.
i of course am pro jorge , but for some reason, especially for someone with a mean streak, he doesn’t like calling extreme up and in on hitters.
i’ve said it here before, but wang used to go up and in sometimes on his own because posada wouldn’t call for it.
Andy out for 7th then Mo for 6 outs, right JOE?
9 outs to go……….
andy for 1 more until MO
KF
October 25th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Isn’t this the inning they scored a bunch of runs last game
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Yes. They really love hitting in innings 7-9
“Seriously… Can not take this. There isn’t enough beer or cigarettes in the world to calm down my nerves right now..”
absolutely. I just finished my pack and dont want to walk to the corner to get another. You are in Central Jersey, are you?
how many people were about to puke when you saw joba warming up…no no no joba…giant job by andy there
I really hope they hang on to this…. I can’t afford to not get my security deposit back for any damages done to my place should they lose..
Tack on boys…
Yanks need to score here, I’m afraid what Joe will do in the 7th and it’s usually has not worked out for us.
how many pitches is andy at
The next time we see that part of the oder again, Mariano will be toeing the rubber
Andy should be starting the 7th inning. Joba should be no where near this game
I can understand going to Hughes again even with his struggles because he has gotten it done all season, but Joba has proved nothing as a reliever this season except that his is extremely hittable.
He’s been great the whole game. He gave up two really cheap hits last inning. His pitch count is at 91.
erica–it’s scary how well that shower works. but, i’m not one to question what works.
Does Andy start the 7th at 91 pitches.
Can’t stand seeing Joba come in with men on base as he’s even more ineffective pitching from the stretch.
Can CC get a few outs tonight? Seems like CC and Mo for the last 3 would give them about a 99% chance of winning this thing right here with a 2-run lead.
We need Geico runs, and stop swinging at the first pitch.
i put andy out there in the 7th. i want the best out there.
Is it me or does everybody notice abreu smiling often? I hate hunter. Let’s go yanks!
Does Joe come back with Andy in the 7th?
Melky, than the top. Time to cushion this lead. Lets go Melky.
I can breath easy….for now
We are due for a HOMERUN
KEEP PETTITE IN THE GAME
“I wouldn’t want to see anyone else catch Andy. Posada at bat? That’s another story.”
Yea hopefully he’ll get a hit
I’m hoping for a reverse jinx here, but am I the only one who has no confidence the Yanks will tack on here?? I just think there’s no way it’ll be that easy…
Name one other pitcher who has meant more to his team over the past 10-14 years than Andy Pettitte has to the NY Yankees.
Just a very rare relationship, and talent.
Other than Mariano of course…
Dr. Cox, Central/North, kind of in the middle. I’m not really sure. Not from this area.
Valerie G.
October 25th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
erica–it’s scary how well that shower works. but, i’m not one to question what works.
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I know. Why do you think I keep doing it? LOL
the 7th inning is really tough for the yanks..need andy to get as many outs as possible..how do you trust in the 7th if you need the bullpen???
Yes yiou keep andy in, if a batter gets to 2nd then you take him out, he is pitching a great game with 91 pitches.
I just saw the Giant score, what happened to their defense?
Com’on…let’s get a few more runs here.
does anyone know why Girardi isn’t enamoured with D-Rob? and he has this ongoing love affair w/Joba?
I agree.
If Joe let AJ start the 7th last game then he has to let Andy start the 7th here.
we need runs please. angles are too pesky to be allowed to be kept around like this.
Not to be a downer, but it almost feels like you deserve a loss if they can’t score a run off Darren Freakin Oliver against 8 outs.
I feel like Joe wont let Andy face Juan Rivera again, so I worry about Andy’s chances to work next inning…
I would like to see formula baseball here.
Andy for the 7th
Hughes for the 8th
Mo for the 9th.
Mo comes in if Hughes has any trouble
“Out of the shower
Andy got out of it!!!!!!”
the power of the shower lives….
Would Joe Torre take Andy out before the top of the 7th?
NO
Trisha do you remember some of our discussions over the winter regarding AP? He’s been great! Third all time on the Yankee win list.
Would someone please deposit a pitch into the bleachers off of this flaming bum Oliver?
Do you go for it and bring Mo in to start the 8th, knowing that a fallback Game 7 is tomorrow night?
If the score remains as is, or do you play around with Hughes, Joba?
We need a Gaudin rally right here.
“The next time we see that part of the oder again…”
I think you meant ODOR.
I’d go with D-Rob before Joba
get on base.. steal second.
erica–right. i think your the cleanest person on earth. and it’s all due to the yankees. what would any of us be without them?
Pettitte for 1 batter at a time. Bring in Joba to face the righties and then Marte for Figgins and Abreu. Hughes into the 8th and then MO for last 4 outs.
Bill Sheridan happened to the Giant D
If it’s anyone from this point forward other than Pettitte or Mo, it should be Robertson.
Joe:
PLEASE KEEP ANDY IN THE GAME!
Joba should not be anywhere near this game
Ervin “abe lincoln” santana warming up?
Trisha,
I’d like to see 4 or 5 more runs and forget Mo
Duh…Pedro has never pitched at NYS.
Pete Abe still has it. His tweet: “Presumably Arnold Rothstein is still around as Joe Girardi has Joba warming up.”
I had to look it up. The reference was to the guy behind the Black Sox
Trisha
Your formulas no good, we’re going straight to Mo Money in the 8th inning for this one, anything else is not cool by me, we’ve got to ask Rivera for 6 outs in this one if its still this close.
Well, if it’s a question of either Andy or Joba out there for the 7th, then I hope it’s Andy.
denise, girardi has issues, he pinch ran for AROD, who knows what he’s thinking?
“does anyone know why Girardi isn’t enamoured with D-Rob? and he has this ongoing love affair w/Joba?”
If you could answer that question…I would give you a million dollars..Joba no good…
Michael T,
I’m so with you on that one. If u bring anyone out of the ‘pen, let it be CC and Mo, that’s it!!!
Damon HR here to put a knife in their heart
walks will kill ya.
make em pay!
Johnny, I love you!!!!!! Please come through for me again!
Heeeere’s Johnny
jeter should try to steal
Valerie G.
October 25th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
erica–right. i think your the cleanest person on earth. and it’s all due to the yankees. what would any of us be without them?
*****
I try to do my part to help
OK, enough of this, Joe Buck and McCarver are only bringing up the strike zone when it goes against the Angels, do your jobs and call it both ways, especially Buck, for a man who wants so much attention he sure does go out of his way to piss off the biggest sports market in the country….
Com’on Erica…
Mo should be in this game for the 8th and 9th.
no kid in that pen can handle the pressure right now, no way! It has to be either CC or Mo, or both, period. I don’t care about their mechanics, the mental toughness for this pressure is not there
“COME ON FEAGLES! Can you give at least 1 good punt tonight?”
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I hear you, its almost brutal to watch. Probably just having an off night. Eli & Co coming out. LETS GO!!!!!
i wouldn’t let hughes into this game unless there is no choice.
“Do you go for it and bring Mo in to start the 8th, knowing that a fallback Game 7 is tomorrow night?”
YES..go for the kill..but you got to get through the 7th..the 7th is a trouble spot for the yanks..you need andy to get as many outs as possible.
mccarver freaks me out when he talks about teaching young baseball players?… damons playing the highest level of baseball, why wouldnt you teach his approach? its worked for him?
this guy is nuts
PHEW!!!!!!.. I’ve suffered too much today. Thank you andy for getting out of that…
Let’s go Johnny!
is it me or have we totally stopped running?
let’s go yankees! johnny damon!
Let’s see Oliver hang one for Damon
looks like AP going back out there next inning:) how short will the leash be? No one warming
Damon!!!!
to be fair Joe Buck thought the pitch to abreu that was called no swing was a strike…
Francesa sadi it best…Andy to Mo
That works
no way he lets oliver face tex, right?
Ghost assisted
yeah Johnny DQ nice piece of hitting there!
MPB Johnny Damon = Awesome
Yeah, bench him. Absolutely.
time for a tex message.
Local knowledge.
damon with a little pokey poke..
Tex Message Time…
Let’s try it again, Tex!
eat your heart out Vlad – we can play golf baseball too.
JD with just the kind of 2 strike hit I used to hate him for ;p
What’s with the preoccupation with Mo? Hit with RSIP and it’s academic.
damon “geurrero’s” one in there.
C’mon Tex!
Big hit.
Right here.
Do it!
Tex
Let’s go TEX!
insurance…
Great spot for Tex to break out.
A Johnny blooper!!!
cmon tex bust it open
Why did Jeter slow down? He was dead anyway if Kendrick snags that so keep on chuggin to third.
Jones October 25th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
“COME ON FEAGLES! Can you give at least 1 good punt tonight?”
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I hear you, its almost brutal to watch. Probably just having an off night. Eli & Co coming out. LETS GO!!!!!
It is terrible, Smith no catches. Eli is miserable
Ghost, I thought the same thing.
Erica- In case you were taking a cold shower, your PBF just got another hit!!
Erica–your boy’s face on the slo-mo replay was priceless
tex already broke out off of him.
When Vlad hit off the end of the bat the Yapper on fox thought it was great!
Don’t panic. patch together the 7th.
Hughes (on a short leash) 8th.
Mo for the World Series 9th.
ouch..great job for oliver…he is keeping them in the game..
oh Tex, really?
Darn it
I just recently found this blog and it’s awesome! I am so glad to hear that others feel the same way about these announcers. I can’t stand them! Go Yanks!
I forgot we have to hit into a DP every time.
Imagine that.
Another DP.
What a shock!
Andy to face JUan Rivera and Howie Kendrick, both RH…
Rats! Another DP
Jeez man. Would have been nice to see Rod batting with runners on.
Darren Oliver with the performance of his life.
new drinking game…everytime buck says oliver…take a shot…
Cindy G
October 25th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Erica–your boy’s face on the slo-mo replay was priceless
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I missed it!!! Rewind
Really Yankees? Is Oliver this good?
Crap.
Eh, no matter. Oliver will be playing golf soon enough. Abreu can join him; I’m sure he could use the company.
9 left on…
the 7th inning of doom!!!NO JOBA
they are seriously asking the angles to stick around for this game
Jeez Tex is brutal in the clutch
Damon is like Guerrero. He gets more hits on ugly swings.
Wow, we’ve really shot ourselves in the back with some of these DPs, christ, and Joe Buck needs to hide his excitement a little…He was just talking about if the Angels win this game? Isn’t that a strange hypothetical to entertain right now, they need to win this one first you NATIONAL broadcaster…
Andy should start the inning. If he gets into trouble then bring in Hughes. Let Hughes and Mo pitch the rest of the game. Don’t even think about bringing in Joba. If Girardi brings him in he needs to get his head examined.
My God, the Yankees have to be the most nervous team in baseball with RISP. They take the weakest swings at the most hittable pitches.
Thanks for deleted tex message.
there is no way Hughes can come into the game, NO WAY! they are too young to handle this pressure, they already told us! Girardi can’t screw over AP like that, go to CC and Mo, at the very least, D-Rob and Mo.
Erica – always OPPC
October 25th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Cindy G
October 25th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Erica–your boy’s face on the slo-mo replay was priceless
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I missed it!!! Rewind
*****
Oh! He is so adorible I can’t even describe it
One more Andy!
erica don’t bother rewinding it was not the prettiest hit in the world..plus you have to watch tex’s double play again..
I detest Double Plays….they really take you out of an inning
Erica, please tell me you also shower when the Yankees aren’t playing. That could make for a long winter.
I know some of you don’t know much about baseball but wanting CC in the game tonight in relief just hit the all time low.
oliver isnt just pitching 1 good game today…how did he have such a great season?…he looks so mediocre and average but his numbers were great
This game way too close for comfort. Already working on my 2nd Tums-bottle that is!!!!!
Does anyone know where I can find runners left on base stats? I’m dying to know how many LOB this team has over the last several years, and how they rate against other teams.
Doesn’t it feel like they are awful? I’d like to see some stats confirming that.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THESE DPS? This is disgusting.
Now, we get to see if Girardi can really manage….
You want to pitch CC tonight?? are you insane?
This is a big inning….
“It is terrible, Smith no catches. Eli is miserable”
Interception. Eli also having a tough night. I want to see a huge play from Smith sometime tonight. Whats going on. 1st & goal Cardinals
Tex is just being stupid. Why would you try to pull that pitch ?
Yankee Trader
October 25th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Erica- In case you were taking a cold shower, your PBF just got another hit!!
*****
I was out already! I saw it. He is amazing!!
Darren Oliver is the double play machine again. I, for one will remember this if the bullpen “chokes’. This game should be 7 or 8 to 1 by now. 14 baserunners in 6 innings and they score 3 runs. That is hard to do, even if you are trying to author the Futility Record.
9 more outs from Andy/Mo.
No Joba or Hughes, por favor.
time for another chant…
WE PLAY TODAY!!!!
I would have Robertson up right now warming.
If Rivera gets on, we may need a K.
make room on the edge of your seats for this inning….can we get through it clean…
Did Tex have the reputation as a nervous ballplayer?
He looks intimidated at the plate.
Denise October 25th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
there is no way Hughes can come into the game, NO WAY! they are too young to handle this pressure, they already told us! Girardi can’t screw over AP like that, go to CC and Mo, at the very least, D-Rob and Mo.
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CC? What?
Have to have Andy have a clean inning to win. Then give it to Mo for two.
That’s the only recipe for a win. The offense is gone, once again, tonight.
100 pitches of fun…
YOU need to have YOUR head examined! Hughes can’t come into the game! can’t handle it, I would take AP on mound with his experience any day over Hughes with not a lick.
“there is no way Hughes can come into the game, NO WAY! they are too young to handle this pressure, they already told us! Girardi can’t screw over AP like that, go to CC and Mo, at the very least, D-Rob and Mo.”
is d-rob not young? lol
Come On Andy…..If he holds on here where do you rank him all time on the Yank pitching list. 1st is The Chairman of the Board but then Andy has to be right there with Ruffing, Lefty and Guidry.
Finally.
Girardi makes a good decision.
C’mon Andy!
I pray these missed chances don’t come back to burn us.
Enough Pitching Changes
October 25th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
erica don’t bother rewinding it was not the prettiest hit in the world..plus you have to watch tex’s double play again..
*****
I am back live now. I won’t make that mistake again.
last week, I rewound a brilliant Jeter play 5 times. I totally forgot. And then I was about a minute behind for 3 innings. I had no idea why LOL
Get the lead off man.
Damon with a dunk…
Pinstripes putting pressure on…
Oliver–No! Ouch!!!!!
Giants down by 10 at home. What a joke
S.A. Serenity,
yeah CC, besides Mo, what other pitcher do u trust to close this series out to a ticket to the WS???? really!
Giants going down, Eli Horrible
JohnBlacksox (24 + 1)
October 25th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Erica, please tell me you also shower when the Yankees aren’t playing. That could make for a long winter.
*****
I do. I swear
This ump is horrendous. I have no idea what is a strike and what isn’t. It’s become random.
oh boy here we go…
A leadoff walk just can’t happen.
I’m an optimist, but feel deflated after the failure to tack on a singe run since Sanders was staring into the abyss.
Could the anti-Yankees bias be ANY worse?
Oliver is the same guy they knocked around in 7th inning in Anaheim, maybe some of you should remember that before not wanting the Yankees bullpen in the game. It’s likely that at least one guy is pitching tonight, you may as well accept that now.
Wow. Deep breath
Swish saves …part of the day… once again.
Nice work swish
Thank you Swish, thank you.
Nicky Swish baby! Playing some great defense tonight! Huge out!!!
Swishhawk!
Nice Swish!
Nice play Swisher.
Between these DPs and the Giants sucking horribly, I swear…
Swish owns that.
did someone say they wanted CC in this game? What??
Swishy! We love you, Nick!
How about props for Swish??
Nice catch by Swish. I thought that was going to drop in.
i dont even wanna see joba..he was warmin in the pen…let andy finish if he can
Swish has sucked at the plate but he’s playing a good right field this postseason.
Great job by Swisher there.
Swisher is in the game for his defense. The hits are a bonus!
I detest Double Plays….they really take you out of an inning
Manager Earl Weaver also hated the DP and told his hitters they should strike out instead.
thanks for posting!! My cable is down and I would have been going crazy if it wasn’t for your updates!!
“That ball stayed in the air for a long time” Are you serious Buck, this guy just sounds like a total whiner…
C mon Andy. Keep throwing strikes.
NO JOBA!!!
Never mind. got to tune them out. La la la la la la
Girardi is really toying with danger here. Joba should be pitching this inning.
I just want to comment on the discussion on CC in this game. No. Ok. I’m done.
Another dunker…
Bullpen… time for pins and needles.
Nice work Andy!!!!
Oh no, he’s going to Joba I think…
oh no…
no, say it isn’t so Joe! Joba can’t come into the game!!!!
And there, my friends, is the value of Nick Swisher. Without that defense, far more runs are in than the Yankee bats will want to overtake!
I will always value pitching and defense over offense. It’s in my blood.
oh no. Joba is coming in??????????????????
OMG.
Well forget this game
Double play right here.
“erica don’t bother rewinding it was not the prettiest hit in the world.”
erica-
don’t believe it, you could have hung clothes on it.
he hammered it : )
Andy!
They’re pulling Andy???
Nooooooo!!!
Nooooooo!!!
well … onto joba …
great job by pettite … fantasic
Dear God, what a horrible mistake by Girardi.
Joba. Oh boy.
DT – OPPC member
October 25th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Swisher is in the game for his defense. The hits are a bonus!
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This made me laugh out loud
OH NO!!! This is the game….nice job ANDY!!! Jobba better get it done now.
yeah swish hasnt looked to silly in the outfield..now everyone hold ur breath we r goin to the pen
please dont let this become a disaster. mathis doubled off of joba last game.
Why didn’t AJ have this short of a leash in Game 5?
Im a little teary right now. Awesome job Andy.
To those who wanted CC tonight –
What was Pettitte’s pitch count?
Joba?
Joe is so stupid ! He is going to bring in Joba after he has failed all series long.
Freakin’ Giants. From the O to the D. There suppose to better than this. One of the better teams playing like crap.
Good game Andy. Always a competitor . Nice work from him & Jorgie.
Hold your breath.
NERVOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Everybody hold your breathe here we go to…..Joba
Good job by Andy. The bullpen better not mess this up for him. Or else!
Thats our Andy!!!!
Andy was Dandy!!!
I hope I am wrong…but Joba has been very hittable.
I think I’d feel more comfortable with Gaudin.
Don’t tell me Jobas coming in!!!
I think I’ll go take a shower!!!
I said the Angels would only score one run tonight. That means that someone shuts them down – or I’m wrong! I vote for the former.
joba?
I wouldn’t of taken him out. It wasn’t even hard hit. He better not be bringing in Joba. Go to Hughes.
Joba needs to reward Girardi’s faith in him.
Jeff Mathis has no business getting another clean hit in this series.
Time for the Gas…joba…no playing around…he needs to find his inner Charlie Sheen from Major League…
Behave Jobber
its Joba time?
Pettitte seem to have Mariano Rivera’s luck, tonight. Two infield hits and two bloops. He was marvelous, tonight, though.
Even if this works out, it is an awful move to bring Joba in.
7 hits in 2.2 innings this postseason.
Everyone…..Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is
with thee…..
Valerie G. October 25th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
I just want to comment on the discussion on CC in this game. No. Ok. I’m done.
it’s wishful thinking b/c that would seal this win, but Joe wants drama for some reason. Joba doesn’t have it, this is not fair to Pettitte
Oh no not Joba
Joba sucks
i wouldnt mind a gaudin sighting right now instead.
Over managing! Girardi should be fire if they lose this series!
I still do not liek that Chris Farley DirectTV commercial. It feels really exploitive
Does Robertson have cooties?
Thank god the Yankees are on otherwise I’d have to watch that Giants game and that looks brutal, the Cardinals suck and we’re just not showing up!!!
How about a little chin music to Mr. Mathis.
Joba better not be on the mound when they come back from commercial.
We’re a Joba hanging slider from a tie game.
This is it. Chance to go to the WS right here. I think we see the 07-08 Joba. Channel it for 2 outs, brother–think positive thoughts, and think 98-99.
can joba get the job done…big moment for him
andy did hos job…now hope the pen can get it done
they subbed mathis
Joe just cannot resist the temptation to overmanage. this guy is convinced no pitcher on the roster can go 8 innings except CC. ridiculous, Andy can throw more than 99 pitches, and your bullpen has sucked lately… and why is this Joba and not Robertson???? What has Joba done to earn this???
I just don’t get this. When is the last time Joba has gotten a big out, without letting an inherited runner to score?
Another Mathis double coming up, with Joba coming in.
hi joe..I would like to introduce you to my friend D Robertson…He is a great guy and has pitched very well….I think you would get along well with him..
Yankee Trader
October 25th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Don’t tell me Jobas coming in!!!
I think I’ll go take a shower!!!
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Good luck!
If we lose this game because of Girardi’s choice to bring in Joba then he should be fired.
99 pitches for Dandy Andy.
OK here comes the mental case that is Joba. Please man, do not give this away. If you do, I’m all for moving you to Katmandu in the winter.
I hate Girardi
It’s amazing that Girardi has a bigger leash for an unproven pitcher like Burnett, than for Andy Pettitte a proven postseason performer.
Makes no sense. None.
This move makes ABSOLUTELY no sense. Just unreal…
why in gods name would you bring in chamberlain.
He’s bringing in Joba over Robertson. Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable. Girardi is an idiot.
Preferring Pettitte…
Girardi’s choice, a change-up…
Joba Chamberlain…
I thought Burnett was available this game. Anyway, shouldn’t Mariano at least be warming? 8 outs to go. Girardi getting cute again.
this is not fair to the whole team bringing Joba in!!!
Come on Joba!!!!
I hope Joba got his slider working tonight.
Wow this is awful!
Mathis line drive double to CF-RF
Where is DRob? Joba’s been terrible, just terrible!!!!
I trust Joba to get the job done.
Denise–officially out of the loop. What are you talking about?
Would have been a good time to see Robertson. Well, I hope Joba validates Joes faith in him.
Man pray for it but…
IT’S JOBA TIME!
Joe Giardi, Yankees OverManager. Let’s hope it works.
This is a defining Moment for Joba right now
Geez! Joba the seagul. He will do a quick fly over and crap all over the place, then leave after 2-3 batters.
LOL, he only has Marte in the bullpen, what’s going on right now?
I can’t believe Scioscia just hit for Mathis.
Not so sure about Chamberlain, here. I would have gone to Robertson. Then, too, it’s not my neck.
Joba – please get this done. I cant drink anymore wine tonight or work is going to be a nightmare tomorrow.
All joba has done this series is get hit!
Any major leaguer can hit 93-94 mile per hour fastballs.
Joe Giardi, Yankees OverManager, made the call for Joba.
Let’s hope it works.
oops
Wha? Damaso? Say it ain’t so!
How can you figure Girardi out?
Marte warming up.
I guess Coke is in the doghouse.
93 not going to get it done.
Don’t like this one bit, come on Joba…
We need the 98mph Joba!!
I can’t watch I’ll just read the posts
Robertson must be on death’s doorstep.
Marte not coke my god girardi sucks!
Com’on Joba!
Com’on Joba!
You can place this firmly under “Things I Would Never Have Believed I Would Find Myself Saying”:
at least Jeff Mathis is out of the game.
I Joba walks Itzuris…
Joker, The October 25th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
He’s bringing in Joba over Robertson. Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable. Girardi is an idiot.
I don’t understand what Girardi has against Robertson! He’s been lights out in Postseason and Joba, well…….we know answer to that
What is that pitch Joba just threw on 1-1? a freaking spinner, thank god he missed…
Why Joba? Where’s Robertson??
Joe is high on Joba. Doesn’t always praise Robertson like he does Joba
Let’s go Joba! Please pitch as good as we know you can!!
Come on Joba.. one more
Blow it by him. BLOW!
I like this move. The kids are going to grow up very fast now.
Why wouldnt you just go with Hughes your best? Why would you even mess around. Also AMrte is warming up.
Hard Slider!
very telling moment for him
hughes and joba’s batting average againt is .432..is that right?
I’ll take the out…
Robbie!!!!
thank you Cano
Ah, relief pitcher time and here is where the blogs start to lose it.
Check you out when Mo is in the game.
“I will always value pitching and defense over offense. It’s in my blood.”
i thought being offensive was in your blood
just kidding .
we have a game to win .
time to fight later
Robbie!!! Great play!! Even Joe Buck admires it!
Whew!!!
wow Cano saved that. Jeter should have had 2 tho
good recovery robbie…
Jeter!
Robbie! Saved Jeter’s bacon right there.
Holy Crap, heart attack avoided – thanks Cano!
wow Sterling butchered that call – Cano made the out.
Is anyone else here bothered by girardi?
wow..what a nice bounce there
Great rebound by Cano.
that was going to be a DP…good recovery by Cano
Nice save by Cano.
Jetes get rid of Minka.
Nice play, take the 1 out.
I can’t watch because Joe always pushes the wrong button.
Thank you Robby!
heads up by Cano
marte handled figgins and abreu last time
Cano just saved Jeter’s rear
Why’d the crowd get so quiet??? That was a good play, cheer you lazy bastards!!!
Derek..scared the living crap out of me.
Good to be lucky
“October 25th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
You can place this firmly under “Things I Would Never Have Believed I Would Find Myself Saying”:
at least Jeff Mathis is out of the game.”
That was the line of the night!
93 mph suck!
Come on ! Lets get out of this inning.
wow…joba stays in to pitch to a lefty?
Joba is sitting at 96
Bad hop on Jeter, glad we could get one out.
Come on, Joba, one more!
Captain chipping into the team effort to keep this game a nail-biter, when it should be a beatdown.
ONE MORE OUT.
THAT’S ALL WE NEED.
ONE MORE OUT.
A phew! inning.
Oh my God, why can’t we play clean baseball when it counts!!
Tough hop
he really has lost his speed. 93 is not 98.
GJ Joba
joba does the job…
wow..Joba did it…unreal
Can someone ask Joe why he continues to use his two worst relievers in big situations and NEVER uses his two best relievers (Coke and Robertson) behind Rivera?
this is getting to be ridiculous
Mo for the 8th and 9th?
JOBA JOBA!!! He just came up big time!! Proved me wrong…
Jeter giving me cardiac arrest
jeets got to get rid of that cough,has had it for months
good job(a)
I’m looking for number 64!
Two outs for Joba. No hits
Maybe, just maybe Joe Girardi knows what he is doing
Good job there, Joba.
Um. You guys do know that it’s louder at the Stadium than it sounds on tv, right?
6 outs away.
Okay.
Six more outs.
Mo in the 8th and 9th..no hughes.marte..coke..aceves..etc…win or lose with your best…
Pound your chest Joba. Nicely done.
Throw strikes.
BTW-Good Joba!
Good job Joba !
Jeter did nothing wrong on that, the ball took a bad hop, and he stayed in front of it and blocked it.
It was actually a good play to knock it down, and get the 1 out.
why are the G-Men throwing on 2nd and 2 and going deep on 3rd and 2?
nice move by girardi and mr chamberlain … now some more runs
all I can say is-I love to be wrong about Joba-good for him and us!
and secondly, better be a reason to bring Mo in for a SAVE!!!!!
Poor Derek! That’s what happens when you play sick. We still love you, Captain.
Wonders if Andy gets out of that inning…but w/e.
Will be interesting to see who pitches the 8th. I probably would start with Robertson or Hughes, but have Mo ready to get 4 or 5 outs.
A.J. for the 8th
Mo if there’s any trouble
It was reported today that Mo had a talk with Joba about his pitch selection.
good enough by Joba…. that’ll get it done….. where did that 97 gas go? still, 93-94 located well is plenty to get out hitters. put it on the corner. i miss those 99 mph strikeouts, though
Nice Joba, way to stick it to the Lohud haters.
As much as I would have liked to see Robertson, you can’t fault a manager for sticking with the guys that got them here all year.
Joba and Phil are not going to keep giving up hits.
6 outs
whats the complaint? joba is the best in the pen right now. other than mo i think
Good job Joba. Six outs gotta go to Mo to start the eighth. No need to get cute with it. End it tonight.
Bring Joba back to face Figgins…..The Marte to face Abreu, then hopefully Rivera to close it out
i would have left mathis in the game…but i will take it..
Derek just using his “heart” to get an out!!
Joba looked really strong against those lefties. Pumped strikes with good location, even after falling behind Izturis.
First guess. Mariano is in the game unless we have a 5 run lead or more. That’s my opinion.
Very nice job by Chamberlain. Not often do you see him back to back soft grounders.
Captain can’t–CANO!
Chamberlain’s a champion!
Girardi’s gambit pays!
Is Santana or Weaver coming in?
If Marte touches that ball before Mo, I’m killing someone.
hughes until someone gets on, then mo.
black taco?
I prefer latinas myself.
Pat M
Figgans is awful as RH bat. Marte will start the inning
I’d put Weaver he has the curveball that Al can miss.
some insurance runs please………
I’d feel a lot better with a few more insurance runs!
terrible move by Angels manager taking out Mathis…. percentages?? how about the percentage of times Mathis has killed us this series against lefties and righties… the guy isn’t missing mistakes right now i definitely would have left him in
Yankee Trader
Is Santana or Weaver coming in?
Didn’t we hit them both recently?
Mo is not only the greatest closer of all time…but a great psychologist too.
Tack on runs needed
i dont get wht angel would have pitch hit for mathis would of there hottest hitters,,but thank u and im glad joba came through..now yanks lets get some insurance
KO October 25th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
good enough by Joba…. that’ll get it done….. where did that 97 gas go? still, 93-94 located well is plenty to get out hitters. put it on the corner. i miss those 99 mph strikeouts, though
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Joba seems to be a different pitcher since his shoulder injury last year.
When the reins are off him next year and his arm strength hopefully will be normalized (as he won’t have to worry about all the rules), we should get a more accurate picture of what he’ll be.
KF,
Are you for real? Because if that’s true, then Mo should win the Nobel peace prize.
6 Outs = 40 Pennants
Kevin Page,
Joba did not get them here this year
please..NO AJ from the BP
bryan you are either a troll or an idiot. or an idiot troll.
“Pat M.
October 25th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Bring Joba back to face Figgins…..The Marte to face Abreu, then hopefully Rivera to close it out”
I think Marte will start the inning to turn Figgins around.
Kevin Page
How, exactly was Joba one of the guys that “got them here all year”. Robbie, Hughes, and even Aceves have been much more effective in the late innings.
Pat M.
October 25th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Bring Joba back to face Figgins…..The Marte to face Abreu, then hopefully Rivera to close it out
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If NYY can score a couple of runs, here. I’d let Chamberlain come back out and go batter to batter.
they pinch hit for Chone with Napoli, they have a third catcher in the back…
Andy and Joba both did their jobs tonight.
So, so close. Now is no time for the meek!
I hope the Yanks don’t give up any at bats this inning.
I think Joba should start the 8th and as soon a someone gets on, gotta go to Mo!
Its the 7th inning.
The Yankees LOVE to hit in the 7th inning
Joba (Little baby Ruth) was good.
Buck is seething that the Angels are behind.Everything the Angels do is great to him!!
Pat M.
Tack on runs needed
This has been when the Yankee bats usually come to play.
what’s the score now?
MO has had plenty of rest and with a, dare I say it, WIN, will have 2 more days of rest….no reason at all why he doesn’t come out in the 8th….don’t think there’s a soul that doesn’t agree with that
KO October 25th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
good enough by Joba…. that’ll get it done….. where did that 97 gas go? still, 93-94 located well is plenty to get out hitters. put it on the corner. i miss those 99 mph strikeouts, though
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It’s possible that he hasn’t recovered completely from the shoulder problems he had last year.
stick with joba til someone gets on, not hughes
eric i’m with you, steal a couple of outs with hughes, then mo if someone gets on.
mariano warming…
Gotta go to Mo to start the eighth. You just have to. Mo us the best ever. No need to try to piece it together with the pen. Just give the ball to Mo and they’re drinking sparkling wine tonight.
Well SAntana has owned Al this series.
Can we tac on a run? Just one?? Lets go offense it doesn’t have to be that interesting… MO Money working in the pen, I like what I see!
Mo’s warming up!!
Yanks will run on Napoli
Yes, they are going to Rivera.
1 out for Marte, 5 for Rivera???
oh Praise the LORD, MO IS WARMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that hop to Jeter was really nasty, Jeter did a good job keeping it in front of him and Cano made a great play.
It looks like Mo is the next pitcher in the game, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in there to start the 8th, why not?
How bout a good ole A Bomb for A Rob? That’ll help
That Jeter to Cano play is one of those signs isn’t it? I mean, those are the kinds of plays the Angels used to get all the time against the Yanks in the playoffs right?
“Thank god the Yankees are on otherwise I’d have to watch that Giants game and that looks brutal, the Cardinals suck and we’re just not showing up!!!”
Haha I was just thinking the same. I’m kind of happy they’re both on at the same time. Ever since that Saints game, the Giants just aren’t the same. They really need a TD now
Lets Go A-rod
Some insurance runs couldn’t hurt, Alex.
I get the feeling that no matter what, Joe Buck’s player of the game is going to be Darren Oliver.
Just shut up about Darren Oliver already, Joe.
Erica, from your keyboard to the Yankees scoreboard.
I SO smell a homer!
mo was warmin in pen..
6 outs for Rivera and none for Marte
Lead off walk to A-Rod
Santana is going to serve up a meatball. Yanks get one in every home game this year, except that fluke against the Nationals and Game 1 ALCS which was wind-aided.
please at least 2 more runs
Mo for 6
And Joe got the memo. ?
Pantheist? Perhaps…
Panacea in Pinstripes…
Alex Rodriguez…
“why are the G-Men throwing on 2nd and 2 and going deep on 3rd and 2?”
boston dave-
you’re watching the yankees while commenting on the blog
…and watching the giants.
impressive
Brandon Downer (BECAUSE TONIGHT IS NOT AN AWESOME NIGHT)
October 25th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Well SAntana has owned Al this series.
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Is this the real Brandon?
Susan,
score still 3-1 Yanks
How as putting in Joba a “genius” move? Please…
Santana is paying tribute to Abe Lincoln with that beard.
I love how most teams define wins as “6 outs until the game is over.”
And Yankees fans define wins as “3 outs until Mo.”
With that said, we are 3 outs until Mo! But maybe it’s just 0 or 1 out…
if you bring in Marte it has to be for Chone and Abreu
A-Rod is on fiya
JEEEEEEZ – laser beam…
I don’t want mo for the full six.
Jesus
A-Rod! Nice postseason, my man!
What a hit!
If he pinch runs for Arod, I’ll have a coronary.
Yes.
Nice hit up the middle there, Alex. He’s just locked in no matter what they throw to him.
Darren Oliver just cured cancer, per Joe Buck.
Holy mackerel! A Rob absolutely smoked that bad boy, look at the spin on it as it rolled to the outfield…
nice
ARod gonna steal?
Can’t let Jorge hit into another DP…
What a rocket with a beautiful swing.
DYNASTY IS DESTINY!
October 25th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Pantheist? Perhaps…
Panacea in Pinstripes…
Alex Rodriguez…
*****
This just might be my favorite of the night thus far
Arod = locked in on every pitch.
Damn Alex, you’re killin em son!
Wang IS Taiwan October 25th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
How as putting in Joba a “genius” move? Please…
exactly, we are all just breathing easier that he didn’t implode, lucky Girardi
Everytime I say homer, he singles. Okay; I can live with that
Everytime I say homer, he singles. Okay; I can live with that
Thanks Denise
alex breaks first ball in mlb history!!!
That laser would have split Santana in half if it drew blood.
NANO INCH … really Tim ?
Time for a classic Posada inning killing DP.
cmon jorge, lets score a couple for some breathing room
i don’t trust marte unless we have a 4-5 run lead
No DP. Hope A-Rod has a chance to steal 2nd.
Mo needs to start the 8th, no need to bring him in with the tying run on base. This is for the ALCS, there is no need to hold back for the next game now.
we need another run here….
“Is this the real Brandon?”
Yes, there’s a method to my madness this yr.
Okay good, no pinch runner. substitute Corona for the coronary.
that ball went up through the middle faster than it came down…
Hey!
Why not pinch run for A-Rod?
A-rod should try to steal, Jorge been hitting into too many DPs
Joe Buck just sent the key to his hotel room to Darren Oliver’s locker.
alex is the new hero…
i’m so happy for him
This is where Santana implodes
Angel-
Brandon tries “tough love”
Posada DP
Short porch 5-1 Yanks.
michelle b.
we need another run here….
Why limit it to only one?
they are stalling for kazmir to pitch to matsui and cano
DT – OPPC member
October 25th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Okay good, no pinch runner. substitute Corona for the coronary.
*****
Change your whole lattitude
Gardner!
Guzman!
C’mon Joe!
Brandon Downer (BECAUSE TONIGHT IS NOT AN AWESOME NIGHT)
October 25th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
“Is this the real Brandon?”
Yes, there’s a method to my madness this yr.
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Okay, just checking that you weren’t being impersonated.
Ok, well I mainly meant Hughes. Obviously Joba wasn’t one of the arms in the pen, but I can understand Joe having faith in him. He probably knows that he was constantly bounced around in what he had to do, so that gives him some confidence and hope that he’ll be more dominant in relief since he doesn’t have to use all his pitches.
I myself would have preferred Robertson, but Joba did the job (can’t argue with the results). I assume Joe likes the fact that Joba has been in more post seasons than Dave, but I’m not going to split hairs or get into a big bru-ha-ha over it.
i don’t trust marte unless we have a 400-500 run lead
ftfy
I’m liking the patience by Jorge already…
A mistake to Jorge ???
2-0, not a good time to steal.
I think Jorge is gonna juice one
DP right here
Joe Buck is texting Darrin Oliver to see if he has dinner plans after the game.
I feel more comfortable with hughes than joba… anyone else feel the same way?
come on Jorge, get your pitch!!! I’d rather see u strike out looking than ground out into DP!
Po shut these idiots up.
C’mon Jorge..redeem yourself from that bases loaded DP
Joe is passing up a very good over-managing opportunity here.
Alex wants to get this over with already.
Ahhh, I should have known, Erica.
That’s worked for him before, I think.
This is garbage. MLB needs to do something about this. IOt has taken this guy 40 minutes to throw 3 pitches
Hip Hip!
JohnBlacksox (24 + 1) October 25th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Joe Buck just sent the key to his hotel room to Darren Oliver’s locker.
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LOL, brillant comment of the night. Doubt anyone is going to top this.
Georgy always hits in DPs in these situations.
Short. Porch.
Rob,
NO!!!! I don’t feel comfortable with either! what’s wrong with Robertson? he’s proven he can handle it in Postseason!!!! Joba and Hughes, check ya in spring training 2010!
Kind of loving the Beastie Boys getting played at the Stadium
“I don’t want mo for the full six.”
WHY
Dr Mustard with the reverse lock.
Hit and run on 2-1?
defense is important…no pinch running for A-Rod…only for Matsui at this point…
Are you kidding me Posada?
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Kevin Page,
Now is NOT the time to be building the confidence in one of your players.
jorge is KILLING us at the plate tonight…
Arod should have stole,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
what a freakin surprise, unbelievable
come on Posada
Told ya so.
Give Girardi the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately, there might be a reason he hasn’t been using Robertson.
So maybe less &*%*^ing and more enjoying?
shocker
DEAR GOD
Yaay Posada!
lame posada lame…
so glad we got Posada’s bat in there and also in the correct position in the order
ARGH! should have stolen!
Goddamnit, I take it back, he chased another bad one, yikes Jorge, another terrible night!
jorge blow
Posada’s second double play!!
That was pathetic.
Way to go Jorge!!!
Un-f**king believable!!
Jorge looks great at the plate.
Gah, Posada.
Maybe it’s time for Matsui to come out of his funk?
my least favorite yankee at it again.
He should have gone
Either go for the hit and run, don’t stop!
Can Posada hit tonight ? All he has done is ground out into DP’s. He is killing us tonight.
JORGET U F’ing IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JUST GO KILL URSELF
Wow, Posada…. just strike out next time please
We can really use a new thread
HIP HIP…… come on posada lovers…where are you??????????????????????????????
How many DPs? Get some lift on the ball.
Had to believe Jorge is up in that spot, when you have Molina’s strike out bat on the bench! (ducks quickly)
Jorge strikes again! His 2nd double play!
LOL Posada your pathetic
How many ways can Posada suck tonight? That settles it- start the 8th inning with Mo.
Hip Hip Jorge!!
Could they have stalled having to throw that pitch more possibly? Sheesh – that was borderline ridiculous.
When was the last time the Yankees went 2 consecutive games without hitting a HR?
They are threatening now.
Why does Girardi never hit and run with Posada? Isn’t Mathis out of the game? The only scoring the Yankees have tonight is thanks to Joe playing small ball. Why does he persist with station to station thinking???
Same old Jorge. I’d be mad if I didn’t expect it each and every time.
So Rivera can run back for balls, but not forward?
I think this playoffs has shown the Yanks should resign Johnny Damon and let Hideki walk.
Is Mo really coming in for a 6 out save???
Is Mo really coming in for a 6 out save???
you people are on crack if you don’t want Mo here! gotta go with your best, how ’bout baseball’s best!!!
zomg, everything I’ve ever thought or said about Jorge Posada’s value to the club has just been exposed as incorrect.
Sorry ’bout that!
Girardi is lost. Absolutely lost with this move.
why?
i want marte to get one out in a huge spot
and he WIL come through.
hes gotten a bad rap but he has been fine.
Now exactly why should Jorge catch Burnett
we need to PH posada…
he’s a total piece of garbage
if we lose, it’s all on HIM
Go to hell Posada. Just go to hell.
Sam-Time for a new thread for luck!
Got to get through the top of their order. At what point does Joe bring Mo? First runner reaches, does he dare try to get 6 outs out of him.
6 outs from the World Series people. With the best closer in baseball on the mound. CONFIDENCE! LETS GO YANKEES!
New thread for Rivera as he starts the eighth. Six outs away from the World Series for the Yankees.
Posada can’t run, he is easy pickings out there for the DP
Well, if you’re going to have to hit into a DP, might as well as let your best catcher do it.
I would have Hughes start the 8th inning. We have seen with Mo when he pitches 2 innings the 2nd inning his stuff is usually not as good.
mo coming in for 6 outs.
new thread
Posada’s bat stays here, everyone else moves ahead.
new thread
Mo is in !!!
I don’t know if I can watch.
6 outs to go, I’m looking for a paper bag.
I have second guessed joe a lot..but You can’t ask for anything better a two run lead 6 outs and mo in the game..got to like your chances..
Girardi is panicking!!
Wang IS Taiwan October 25th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Kevin Page,
Now is NOT the time to be building the confidence in one of your players.
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I’m much more of the glass half full type of guy when it comes to the Yankees. I always try to find the positive, since us fans are waaay too emotional and hardly know why alot of the things that happen actually do happen.
I don’t think Joe is building Joba’s confidence, but merely has confidence in him. Call it misguided or insane, but I actually ROOT & HOPE that all the players on our team perform and step up to the plate.
I hate bringing in Mo for a six-out save.
However, it’s the only way the Yankees can win.
“Andy’s pitched a beautiful game. Rinky dink infield single and a bloop double. Very tough luck.”
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I’ve never seen more miserable “fans” of the best team in baseball 6 outs from the World Series.
spoiled brats??
Mo always game in for 2 innings to end a series in the postseason. No more fooling around !
I love to see Sandman!
now Joe- you’re a genius!!!!!! not that I’m not either! lol
“Same old Jorge. I’d be mad if I didn’t expect it each and every time.”
“HIP HIP…… come on posada lovers…where are you??????????????????????????????”
i’m right here mac daddy.
take me on .
i dare you.
woos.
..please no bloops..
I think the thread nearly exploded after the Posada DP.
Mo for 6, let’s go!
hope this works…lets go mo
Santana is a fairly extreme flyball/line drive pitcher, so the GIDP is not a fait accompli. Well done Jorge.
Oh noooo :’-( I can’t watch anymore!!!
Some of you are so stupid. How many way can Jorge Suck? Did you see the catching he did behind the plate? Its just not there for him tonight. It happens.
bloop freggin single.
Brandon called it
Sorry, but, with a 2 run lead, not sure I like Rivera in for 6 outs. If anything goes wrong, it will affect tomorrow’s game.
F…. ME!
go to the new thread
i’m not liking mo in two innings tonight. he’ll cruise in 8th but im scared 9th won’t be as good. just my thoughts
this will back fire on Girardi…and he won’t have Mo for tomorrow
Isn’t this showing a lack of confidence in Hughes?
I mean’t always came in for 2 innings.
Abreu hits into a DP
This is seriously making me sick.
what’s the matter with jeter tonight?
HIP HIP…… come on posada lovers…where are you??????????????????????????????”
Right here buddy.
Oh screw it I’m going against the grain here, 1-2-3′em Mo..
why does it always have to be so stressful…we need the DP here…
trevor,
who cares about Hughes confidence right now, we need to finish this off and win the series!
Let’s hope that was the last AB Figgins ever sees in an ANgels uniform.
The great Rivera…
Answering, Autumn’s calling…
Six Mo outs to go!
Valerie G.
ah, Derek has a bad cold, has had it for at least a week, maybe it’s even the flu
WOW
JOE MAUER TREATMENT!!
AND THEN TEX MAKES BRIAN CASHMAN LOOK BEAUTIFUL YET AGAIN!!
YankeeKid October 25th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
this will back fire on Girardi…and he won’t have Mo for tomorrow
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Are you rooting for the same team we all are or just assuming the worst is always going to happen ???
NEW THREAD!!!!!!
“I’ve never seen more miserable “fans” of the best team in baseball 6 outs from the World Series.”
boston dave-
i miss the good old days of black and white tv when the yankees were winning all those world series.
there wasn’t enough technology to know how many yankees fans were morons.
there u go Cano! nice positioning!
Small Ball kills!
randy i-
yup yup! ur so right!
2 HR in 126 innings is just nasty.
# randy l. October 25th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
“I’ve never seen more miserable “fans” of the best team in baseball 6 outs from the World Series.”
boston dave-
i miss the good old days of black and white tv when the yankees were winning all those world series.
there wasn’t enough technology to know how many yankees fans were morons.
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Okay I stand corrected, this is the most brilliant comment of the night.
Good Lord!
Giradi your an idiot
Giradi your an idiot
You can’t get better than MO AND HE ALLOWS A RUN! C’mon Mo.
Mariano so rarely gives up a hard hit. There are just so many bloops off of him at inopportune times.
Another brilliant example of Girardi overmanaging. Chamberlain was going along just fine, but no, Girardi has to play favorites and go with Rivera. Get over this love affair with Mo!
Scary scary 8th inning. But we all trust Mo. And there is alot of TrusT for Cano and his defense tonight. I wanted Joba in that inning because I TRUST HIM! Now does Mo pitch the 9th? Go Yankees. You can do this!
Hunter, the hunted…
Houdini handling Halos…
Guerrero gains, groans…
ONE QUESTION: CAN YOU PEOPLE REALLY NOT SEE THAT MLB IS FIXING THESE GAMES FOR THE YANKEES? REALLY? ARE YOU THAT BLIND?
cano is the player of the game if we win today
his defense really shines
and by the way, posada really sucks
i cant believe how anyone can suck this much
HELL of a bunt by Swisher. nicely placed, he made it close and Kendrick choked
Scott Kazmir = Yankee Killer??? HAHAHAHAHAHAH
You poor saps in NY. I gave you 10 minutes to respond to reality and ya’ll want to live in a dream land. MLB is fixing Yankees games and you are all poor deluded galactic class saps. I really did not know New Yorkers could be so stupid. I will leave you al to your dreams now. Poor bastards,
John Evans is a fag! His momma has hairy nipples. His momma is so fat when she got hit by a car she said excuse me. Fag fag fag. John Evans is a fag!
ahhh, the genius of the lot. all you say is 100% true but the NY yankees games are being fixed by MLB and you are alllllll saps. stupid, foolish saps. see those first 2 at bats for Vlad. Yankees games are fixed by MLB and that is all there is to the matter. You stupid saps.
I’m not mad so much as amused. Since when did “sap” become the diss word of choice?
I like the word sap. It means a person who is easily taken in by deceit. My main point is I LOVE baseball and always have. I would be more than happy to watch the Yankees and cheer for them to lose as I did in the 90s when the Yankees were truly a great team. But watching now one can easily see that baseball is being destroyed by MLB for the sake of the NY Yankees and that albatross of a (broken apparently) baseball stadium. I went out tonight to give MLB another chance but all I see is a fixed game. it is as obvious as the sun in the sky. Even the fans in the park could see it was fixed. The more important point is that if people do not speak up nothing will get corrected. Yes?
OK, stay in dreamland. It proves you no NOTHING about baseball and even less about real life.