CC wins MVP, date with Phillies
Posted by: Josh Thomson - Posted in Misc on Oct 26, 2009 
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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:
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The euphoria is back.
I love it.
in cc we trust!!
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.
I love the pics on yahoo of Arod, Tex and Jeter hugging.
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.
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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
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I knew I was forgetting something important!!!
66 hours and 41 minutes until Game 1!!!!!
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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.
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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.
They look like witches dancing around a cauldron
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew”
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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”
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
new thread again
Has Cashmoney been found yet? Like where’s Waldo..?
Rebecca…nice to see you back around these parts.
CC is the man.
Guess that puts a rest to the Johan Santana trade whining.
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.
josh, leave the posts to josh and chad…you are L O S T
Ditto to what GB said.
josh, leave the posting to sam and chad…you are L O S T
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
“josh, leave the posting to sam and chad…you are L O S T”
And you’re an idiot
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.
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.
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agreed