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CC wins MVP, date with Phillies

Josh Thomson
October
26

In no surprise to anyone, CC Sabathia was named MVP of the ALCS after winning both starts. The biggest man in pinstripes went 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA, allowing just two runs, nine hits and three walks over 16 innings.

With the Yanks winning in six, they saved Sabathia. He will oppose former teammate Cliff Lee back here on Wednesday in Game 1.

“He sets the tone,” Dave Eiland said. “He set it from the first game in round one. He set a tone in Game 1 of this round. And we’re looking for him to set the tone Wednesday night.”

The Yankees needed just three starter to advance to their first World Series since 2003. They will not have the luxury of an extra day of rest in the World Series and will need to either start Chad Gaudin in Game 4 or pitch Sabathia on short rest.

He won Game 4 of the ALCS on three days rest and said he was willing to reprise that plan in the World Series.

“Whenever they tell me to pitch, I’m ready,” Sabathia said.

Here’s a short interview with your champagne-soaked ace from the clubhouse:

This entry was posted on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 1:15 am by Josh Thomson.
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21 Responses to “CC wins MVP, date with Phillies”

  1. Rebecca--Optimist Prime--Montero Fanaticus Primus

    The euphoria is back.

    I love it.

  2. zmaster!!

    in cc we trust!!

  3. Jones

    Nice interview from Posada. I liked that he also made a point to recognize the guys that contributed that aren’t in that clubhouse celebrating with them.

  4. 100 pitches of fun...

    I love the pics on yahoo of Arod, Tex and Jeter hugging.

  5. Erica - always OPPC

    KF
    October 26th, 2009 at 1:16 am
    Erica –

    Vader
    October 26th, 2009 at 1:12 am
    I want good weather the next ten days.
    *****

    Wish for things more likely to happen. Like winning the lottery, world peace, etc.

    Wow, I thought you would include a WS victory with J Damon as MVP
    *****

    I knew I was forgetting something important!!!

  6. Erica - always OPPC

    66 hours and 41 minutes until Game 1!!!!!

  7. rb

    repost:

    The Ghost October 26th, 2009 at 1:12 am

    rb, Teix had a Nettles-like performance in this series. It saddens me that it was all but ignored by Buck and McCarver. If Pujols had put on a defensive display like he did they would have been talking him up as a unanimous ALCS MVP just for the glove-work.

    ————–

    He really did. He’s been amazing – and overlooked in the national coverage. MKay said he didn’t think the Yankees would be where they are with Giambi playing first and I’d have to agree. He more than made up for his lack of production at the plate with his play in the field.

  8. Bronx Jeers

    They look like witches dancing around a cauldron :-)

    http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew

    —————————————————————

    A-Rod – “When shall will we three meet again?

    Tex – “In thunder, lightning or in rain?”

    Jeter – “When the hurly-burly’s done. When the battle’s lost and won”

  9. Uncle Ellsworth

    Uncle Ellsworth
    October 26th, 2009 at 1:19 am
    Bronx Jeers
    October 26th, 2009 at 1:15 am
    Mariano and Jorge came at each other after the last out like they just won the 2nd game of Spring Training.

    Hey. It’s old hat for those two.

    but the hug afterward was PURE GOLD.

    Can’t say enough about Tex’s Defense AWESOME

  10. Erica - always OPPC

    new thread again :arrow:

  11. 100 pitches of fun...

    Has Cashmoney been found yet? Like where’s Waldo..?

  12. Vader

    Rebecca…nice to see you back around these parts.

  13. vin

    CC is the man.

    Guess that puts a rest to the Johan Santana trade whining.

  14. GreenBeret7

    It comes as a huge surprise to a lot of people that Rodriguez did not win the co-MVP. If there was ever a case of voters screwing up, this is it.

  15. Mac Daddy

    josh, leave the posts to josh and chad…you are L O S T

  16. pat

    Ditto to what GB said.

  17. Mac Daddy

    josh, leave the posting to sam and chad…you are L O S T

  18. Matcohen

    Can’t skip cc – who pitches the next game? AJ on 3 days rest?

    Weds WS1 CC
    Thurs WS2 AJB
    Fri
    Sat WS3 AP
    Sun WS4 CG
    Mon WS5 CC
    Tues
    Weds WS6 AJB
    Thurs WS7 AP

  19. NY24

    “josh, leave the posting to sam and chad…you are L O S T”

    And you’re an idiot

  20. That's Baseball, Suzyn

    You guys need to work on these opening throwaway lines.

    “No surprise” that Sabathia won?

    Listen to Mike Francesa today at 1 pm. You’ll hear your surprise.

    I think co-MVP’s would’ve been good, not that it matters all that much.

  21. saucY

    GreenBeret7
    October 26th, 2009 at 1:23 am
    It comes as a huge surprise to a lot of people that Rodriguez did not win the co-MVP. If there was ever a case of voters screwing up, this is it.

    -=-=-=-=-=

    agreed

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