World Series Game 3: Yankees at Phillies (UPDATES with Sabathia named Game 4 starter)
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YANKEES
Derek Jeter SS
Johnny Damon LF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Jorge Posada C
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Melky Cabrera CF
Andy Pettitte P
Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (2-0, 2.37 postseason ERA)
PHILLIES
Jimmy Rollins SS
Shane Victorino CF
Chase Utley 2B
Ryan Howard 1B
Jayson Werth RF
Raul Ibanez LF
Pedro Feliz 3B
Carlos Ruiz C
Cole Hamels P
Pitching: LHP Cole Hamels (1-1, 6.75 postseason ERA)
TIME/TV: 7:57 p.m., FOX
WEATHER: Cloudy with a chance of showers tonight and temperatures falling from the high 60s during the day to 50s (and maybe high 40s) at night. Medium winds. Check out the full forecast here.
STATE OF THE STRIPES: The Yankees are tied at 1 in the best-of-seven and are three wins away from their 27th World Series title. This is the 54th World Series in which the teams have been tied at 1 game apiece, and the team winning Game 2 has gone on to win the title on 28 of the previous 53 occasions (though only once in the last six).
BATTER VS. PITCHER: Here are the Phillies vs. Andy Pettitte. And here are the Yankees vs. Cole Hamels.
THE SWING GAME: People often talk about Game 3 as the swing game in a World Series and there’s some truth to it: The team winning Game 3 has gone on to win in 35 of 53 World Series that were tied at 1, including each of the last two and nine of the last 10. The lone exception? You probably already know it. The Yankees won Game 3 of the 2003 World Series but then lost three straight to the Marlins to lose the Series.
MAPQUEST IT: The approximately 108 miles from Yankee Stadium to Citizens Bank Park is among the shortest distances between World Series sites. It was 1 1/2 miles from the Polo Grounds to Yankee Stadium (Yankees/Giants); nine miles from Yankee Stadium to Shea (Yankees/Mets); 15 miles between Ebbets Field and Yankee Stadium (Yankees/Dodgers); 22 miles between Candlestick Park and Oakland Coliseum (Giants/A’s); and 98 miles between Memorial Stadium and Veterans Stadium (Orioles/Phillies). Of course, the shortest distance between World Series sites is zero: In 1921 and ’22, all World Series games were played at the Polo Grounds and in 1944 all games were played at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis.
ELITE COMPANY: Tonight is Andy Pettitte’s 11th World Series start for the Yankees, which is the second-most in team history. Pettitte passes Waite Hoyt and Red Ruffing, and is now only trailing Whitey Ford, who made an insane 22 World Series starts. He is 3-4, 3.90 in his 10 previous starts for the Yankees, and 0-0, 4.26 in one World Series start with the Astros.
HOT TO COLD: Alex Rodriguez had a hit in all nine playoff games leading up to the World Series but is 0-for-8 with six strikeouts in the first two games of the World Series. In case you were wondering, the World Series record for strikeouts is 12, set by the Royals Willie Wilson back in 1980 against – yes – the Phillies.
CAPTAIN CLIMBS: More evidence why Derek Jeter should always be hitting, instead of bunting: After going 4-for-8 in the first two games, Jeter’s career World Series average is .314 (43-for-137) which is fifth-highest all-time among players with at least 100 ABs. Who’s ahead of him? Only Lou Gehrig, Eddie Collins, Babe Ruth and Steve Garvey.
RANDOM QUESTION OF THE DAY: What is the best of the go-to tabloid headlines about an Andy Pettitte start? (Personally, I’ve always been a fan of “PETT ROCKS” as opposed to “ANDY DANDY”, “RAGGEDY ANDY” or any others. For some reason, “PETT ROCKS” always makes me laugh.)
IF THERE WERE WALK-TO-THE-PLATE-MUSIC IN REAL LIFE, TODAY’S WOULD BE: Parents Just Don’t Understand by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.
Back with more later. Joe Girardi is scheduled to be in the interview room at 4:50 p.m.
UPDATE, 4:31 p.m.: Chad here. Sam and I just got to Citizens Bank Park. It’s cloudy with some light rain falling. On the way in, a radio station announced that it’s supposed to start really raining at 7, but it’s not supposed to last too long. The sky doesn’t look especially promising, but the game is three and a half hours away, so these clouds aren’t the ones to worry about.
***BREAKING NEWS***
UPDATE, 5:01 p.m.: Girardi just announced CC Sabathia will start Game 4. Burnett and Pettitte could go short as well. Audio shortly.
UPDATE, 5:19 p.m.: Here’s the audio from Girardi’s interview. The news about CC comes a few minutes in and then he talks more about it near the end.
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UPDATE, 5:26 p.m.: Chad here, back with some notes from Girardi’s beat writer session. We mostly talked more about the decision to start Sabathia, but there were a few other newsy items.
• If the Yankees had a 3-0 lead after three games, it “probably” would have been Chad Gaudin starting Game 4.
• In his press conference, Girardi said Gaudin would be available in relief tonight and tomorrow, but in the session with the beat writers he clarified, saying Gaudin is still an emergency option. He would prefer to save him for Game 5 or 6. Gaudin is simply far enough removed from that Tuesday bullpen session that he could pitch long relief if absolutely necessary.
• Another “probably” answer when asked whether he would announce a Game 5 starter tomorrow.
• Starting Hideki Matsui was never a serious option. Girardi was not convinced that Matsui could move well enough to spend eight or nine innings in the field.
• Matsui is not necessarily the first pinch hitter used tonight. Girardi wants to pick his spot.
UPDATE, 5:42 p.m.: Here’s some audio from Mariano Rivera, who came to the interview room earlier. Mo was asked plenty about how being used for multiple innings (and on back-to-back days) can affect his pitches at this point in his career, as well as his thoughts on Hughes and Joba. Those guys will be important tonight since Girardi essentially admitted Rivera won’t be available for two innings.
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UPDATE, 5:53 p.m.: Whoa, did some of you guys finally get a hold of Tim McCarver??? 
(Actually that’s just a picture of what I was doing at this time a year ago – which is to say I was carving pumpkins with my wife and we decided to mess around with a new digital camera)
UPDATE, 6:34 p.m.: Yankees are about halfway through BP. So far, it’s still dry here, though there is plenty of cloud cover. We’ll see.
UPDATE, 7:11 p.m.: Yankees are off the field and it’s raining as the grounds crew rakes the dirt. Not a heavy, heavy rain but definitely noticeable.
UPDATE, 7:37 p.m.: The tarp has been on the field for a few minutes, but the rain seems to be stopping. In fact, I don’t see it raining at all at this point.
UPDATE, 7:48 p.m.: Just kidding. Now it’s raining harder again. Cole Hamels went out to the bullpen but is just sitting there under cover with some other Philly pitchers. There do not appear to be any Yankee pitchers (let alone Andy Pettitte) in the visitors’ bullpen. At this point, I’d say starting on time is pretty much impossible.
UPDATE, 8 p.m.: No official word, but since first pitch was supposed to have been three minutes ago, it would appear we’re in a delay. There was a group of military personnel holding a giant American flag on the warning track for a few minutes, but now they are heading back inside. That could mean we’re not starting for awhile or, I suppose, that we’re starting soon and they’re just removing that part of the ceremonies.
UPDATE, 8:18 p.m.: It’s Chad again, and I feel like I’m back in Scranton looking at a tarp on the field but seeing no rain in the sky. It honestly does not appear to be raining at all. Can’t see any rain in front of the outfield lights. Can’t see any splashes in the puddles on the tarp. I have to assume the grounds crew is expecting rain to start falling again soon, or maybe they’re just leaving the tarp on as long as possible just in case. Surely right field drains perfectly well at Citizens Bank Park.
UPDATE, 8:25 p.m.: It’s Chad again, and this is clearly my fault. A matter of minutes after my last update, it started raining. Weather is clearly not a strength of mine.
UPDATE, 8:37 p.m.: Word seems to be that we will play baseball tonight at some point, but when, exactly, is unsure. Could be an hour or so. We’ll see. To pass the time, I’ve been ranking my favorite Halloween candy. My current list:
1. Peanut M&Ms
2. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
3. Kit-Kat
4. Nestle Crunch bar
5. Snickers
My 6th grade math teacher was always a great house to stop at when I was a kid. She gave out full-sized – like, what you’d buy in a store – Hershey bars and wrapped a word problem (“If Sam has 50 pieces of candy and Chad has 32 pieces of candy …”) around the label. Good times.
UPDATE, 8:50 p.m.: With Tenth Avenue Freeze Out playing throughout the stadium, the tarp is being pulled off the field.
UPDATE, 9:07 p.m.: Nice job by the cast of Glee with the anthem. Mike Schmidt just threw out the first pitch and we’re (supposedly) about five minutes from first pitch.
UPDATE, 9:12 p.m.: Chad here to point out that the Phillies are now playing “Run This Town” by Jay-Z. I get that it’s a cool and catchy song, one that would get a baseball team pumped for a World Series game, but it’s maybe not the best decision to play a song by the guy who just performed at your opponent’s stadium and remains a New York icon. The Yankees don’t play The Roots or Will Smith before their games.
UPDATE, 9:15 p.m.: Full disclosure: I pretty much love the Phillie Phanatic.
UPDATE, 9:17 p.m.: And we’re off. Rain delay of 1 hour, 20 minutes and it’s 63 degrees at first pitch. Enjoy the game.
UPDATE, 9:35 p.m.: Rollins is all over the base paths already. It will be interesting to see just how much Pettitte can control the Phillies running game. Remember, with Davey Lopes as their first base coach, they’ve got an expert on their bench.
UPDATE, 9:42 p.m.: Nice curve from Pettitte to get Howard and get out of it.
UPDATE, 9:46 p.m.: Wow, first pitch of the inning and it’s a fastball on A-Rod’s arm. You wouldn’t think there would be any intent since he hasn’t had a hit all series …
UPDATE, 9:52 p.m.: Hamels looks like he’s rising to the occasion, at least so far. His change-up – as Chad blogged about yesterday – is critical and it appears to be sharp.
UPDATE, 9:56 p.m.: That actually wasn’t a terrible pitch from Pettitte – it was down, at least – but Werth is having a monster postseason and he flicked it over the left-field fence. 1-0 Phillies.
UPDATE, 9:58 p.m.: So far, Pettitte has gotten out one right-handed hitter tonight (Victorino). That pitch to Feliz was right in the middle and it got crushed off the wall.
UPDATE, 10:10 p.m.: We’re probably going to be seeing some of Alfredo Aceves tonight, as Pettitte has thrown 51 pitches through two innings. Not ideal for the Yankees, who need to start making Hamels work a little harder.
3 hours and 55 minutes until Game 3!!!!!!!
DT – OPPC member
October 31st, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I know I’m late for GTLU – but I don’t want Nick to jump ahead of me in the standings – Jeter, Arod, Tex and um… Pettitte.
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You forgot MPB Johnny Damon. I think I am going to use my super GTLU powers and ban you
Sam wrote:
More evidence why Derek Jeter should always be hitting, instead of bunting: After going 4-for-8 in the first two games, Jeter’s career World Series average is .314 (43-for-137) which is fifth-highest all-time among players with at least 100 ABs.
Sounds like he took out a page from SJ’s playbook!
I am going to do some more errands now that GTLU is over. I will award the winner(s) when I return. Catch y’all later
I hope the Yanks win tonight so Girardi even has that chance to think about who should pitch tomorrow. If they lose then the Yanks don’t have a choice it has to be CC. I would pitch CC no matter what. Not only is Gaudin not that good to begin with but he is pitching on a months rest and the dude has never pitched in a post season game(I don’t count the 10-1 9th inning) and your just going to throw him into a WS game. That is way too much to ask. Blanton would definitely out pitch him and Aceves.
“You forgot MPB Johnny Damon. I think I am going to use my super GTLU powers and ban you”
He was the fifth name that popped into my head. According to Borscht Belt rules I could only name 4.
Shecky Greene would have fined me in kangaroo court.
NYY626 is lucky that I’m a sharing kind of girl when it comes to Pettitte.
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Pettitte P
Obeying the rules I’m reposting it here, lol. The new thread went up while I was posting it.
Comet, the Yanks at -118 means that you would have to bet $118 to win $100 (plus your original wager) if the Yanks win the game. That straight win/loss bet is called the Money Line.
The Run Line means that the Yanks have to win by -1.5 runs, or really by 2 runs to cover it. That line is at +135, so a $100 wager wins back $135.
Man, I missed GTLU.
Stupid Jehovah’s Witnesses!
Wow. Sounds like Philly will be really chilly.
I feel bad for all the kids in Callie. It’s hard walking block to block wearing a Halloween costume in 79° weather. Thank goodness there’s no humidity.
Sun Devil, are you an ASU Sun Devil?????
no, just a naughty devil
Lucky for you.
Thanks very much Nick!
a late submission but I think you should accept it anyway
Jeter 6
Damon 7
Teixeira 3
Rodriguez 5
Posada 2
Cano 4
Cabrera 9
Gardner 8
Pettitte 1
Angel
what does a Jehovah Witness have to do with this thread?
I know a lot who are Diehard Yankee fans,that couldn’t be stupid.if so sign me up!
i’m at school in philly – will be at the game tonight behind third base, anyone else going?
They knocked on my door and hence I got delayed in posting my lineup, gfd.
I have nothing against them at all, except when they come to my door.
Oh gawd. :
I just remembered Tim McCarver played half of his career in Philadelphia, including the 1980 phillie team that won a championship.
http://cardboardgods.files.wor.....ver-79.jpg
He’ll probably be wearing his old phillie uniform under his sweater, tonight
I am going to rule all the late lineups accepted.
THHAAAAAAAAAA YANKEES WIN!
I would go with Gardner in CF and move Melky to RF for tonight’s game. I would rather see us try and manufacture some runs than rely on the big inning. We are not hitting and we need to go with our best defense and add the running game to the mix. Gardner can leg out some hits and if he gets on base then he is running threat. Keep Swisher, Hinske, Mats and Hairston on bench for late inning pinch hitting and substitutes.
I know Gardner is going against a lefty but I do not think that really matters here. Swish has a huge hole in his swing and we need to cut down on the strike outs and hope to at least get a few productive outs that move runners up or get runs across the board.
He’s been wearing it unashamedly since the first game of the series, Sun Devil.
Let’s do this. Go Yankees
Steve
then who do you use as a PR?
Sun Devil
He happened to mention that game 1.Why do you think his game play is soooo bias,besides the usual Yankee payroll hate fest?
Let’s go Yankees! Let’s make it 2-1 Yankees so can all breathe a little easier.
They need to address Gardner’s swing. Tell the kid, ‘you’re fast, level your swing and use soft hands.’
They did this with Willie Wilson and he started getting on base. That uppercut swing of his is doing no one any good. I’m not sure why K-Long hasn’t successfully communicated this to him.
I think Wilson, who was not a great hitter, actually hit .330 doing this, the year they should have beaten the Phillies. After that, Wilson reverted back to that uppercut swing, and hit significantly lower.
SS Jeter
LF Damon
1B Tex
3B Arod
C Posada
2B Cano
RF JHJ
CF Melk
P Andy
6 strong from Andy with a lead and were up 2-1… Biggest game of the series tonight’s game is the difference from going to NY up 3-2 or down 2-3… IMO…
I’ll accept the last few submissions only cause there is no line up posted yet.
(And Angel is my friend
)
But from now on pay attention people!!!!!!!
“I am going to rule all the late lineups accepted.”
Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
October 31st, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Man, I missed GTLU.
Stupid Jehovah’s Witnesses!
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Is that code for cute little trick or treaters??
Nick in SF
October 31st, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I am going to rule all the late lineups accepted.
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Oh really??????
Gardner in CF-
Know what I like about you??? You always have Gardner in your line ups
If words could make wishes come true
Chad / Sam – why do you let them clog the boards with nonsense like “guess the lineup?” Quantity does not mean quality. It clogs the board and you lose more of a chance of real baseball discussion – not that much is happening without SJ or CB.
So I just discovered the Blockbuster where I live is closing.
Which is really the only video store left remotely close to me.
I am not much of a movie person (I watch WAY too much tv to have time for movies), but the closing of my Blockbuster is making me think I should consider Netflix.
Do any of you out there have Netflix? If so, what do you think of it?
Westerner99
October 31st, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Chad / Sam – why do you let them clog the boards with nonsense like “guess the lineup?” Quantity does not mean quality. It clogs the board and you lose more of a chance of real baseball discussion – not that much is happening without SJ or CB.
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Actually, I disagree. Guess the Line Up actually generates conversation… about the line up.
And since I don’t recognize your handle at all, I am guessing you aren’t much of a poster here anyway
LOL no… it was actual Jehovah’s Witnesses. Not the dressed up variety.
I would have been happy to be late due to Trick Or Treating kids, they’re welcome.
I wonder if Nick is dressing up as a sumo wrestler or ninja fighter for Halloween? He might need to after making that ruling.
And even more great baseball discussion – Netflix pros and cons.
Let’s hope we stay away from Raggedy Andy today.
TylerKepner: CC will start game 4
Erica
your rules are meant to be broken,eh?
Westerner99
October 31st, 2009 at 4:58 pm
And even more great baseball discussion – Netflix pros and cons.
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Okay then Mister. Since you obviously have so much baseball insight and wisdom to share, why don’t you get the ball rolling and start a baseball conversation?????
Guess the lineup clogs the board and permeates the lineup complaining that occurs every day. Don’t try to defend yourself…if you need it to feel important, that’s you.
Rarely do I post because of all of the trolls. The 2007 board/blog back when Pete first started…those were the days of great baseball discussion. Not GTLU, OPPC, and other garbage.
CB, SJ…come back, please!!!
Welcome back Nick Swisher. Please hit
2 hours and 59 minutes until Game 3!!!!!!!!!
Westerner99
October 31st, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Chad / Sam – why do you let them clog the boards with nonsense like “guess the lineup?” Quantity does not mean quality. It clogs the board and you lose more of a chance of real baseball discussion – not that much is happening without SJ or CB.
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Really? I disagree entirely. CB and SJ as excellent posters as they are, are NOT the reason for the existence of this board. There are more than a few other people who post on this board regularly who are able to discuss baseball in an intelligent and educated manner.
Perhaps if you got down off your high horse and contributed instead of making drive-thru posts complaining about a lack of quality posts, there’d be more of it in the absence of SJ and CB.
Glad to see Girardi made the right decision about game 4
***BREAKING NEWS***
UPDATE, 5:01 p.m.: Girardi just announced CC Sabathia will start Game 4. Burnett and Pettitte could go short as well.
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That’s not really breaking news.. everyone knew it right?
Netflix opinions…on a World Series game thread? Seriously.
Go back to the GTLU. It gives you a purpose.
I’m heading over to the field for the game.
Westerner99
October 31st, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Guess the lineup clogs the board and permeates the lineup complaining that occurs every day. Don’t try to defend yourself…if you need it to feel important, that’s you.
Rarely do I post because of all of the trolls. The 2007 board/blog back when Pete first started…those were the days of great baseball discussion. Not GTLU, OPPC, and other garbage.
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I have no need to defend myself cause I have done nothing that needs defending. You are entitled to your opinion. I have done nothing wrong. And I am sure Sam, Chad, and Josh are really upset about a daily game which generates lots of posts daily and page clicks.
So may I suggest you either start a very high quality baseball discussion that you so desperately want or you stop criticizing me
Peter actually started the blog back in 2006.
There were trolls back then too. I can assure you of that.
LETS GO YANKS !! NO RETREAT. NO SURRENDERE!!! THIS IS SPARTA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# Westerner99 October 31st, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Guess the lineup clogs the board and permeates the lineup complaining that occurs every day. Don’t try to defend yourself…if you need it to feel important, that’s you.
Rarely do I post because of all of the trolls. The 2007 board/blog back when Pete first started…those were the days of great baseball discussion. Not GTLU, OPPC, and other garbage.
CB, SJ…come back, please!!!
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If you don’t like GTLU then skip over it.
CB and SJ have been around, but baseball discussions don’t revolve around them. You have something to discuss? Well let’s go-start talking
Erica,
if you are not a regular movie watcher, better go with Red box..1$ a day and its available in most grocery stores..
The weather on Long Island is just miserable – no rain, but dark, cloudy and very windy. This has been the worst autumn I can remember – and it’s normally such a beautiful time. I wonder what the weather is like in Philly
Actually I think there is less complaining about the lineups now, thanks to Erica.
There are lots of posts that don’t have much to do w/ baseball…sometimes it is a way to pass time while waiting.
“UPDATE, 5:01 p.m.: Girardi just announced CC Sabathia will start Game 4. ”
This is breaking news? That’s like announcing that Richard Simmons is gay.
Erica – Netflix is great. The only thing you lose is the instantaneous convenience (although they have a lot of on demand movies as well). I would definitely recommend the 2-at-a-time program, and if you watch several a month then you end up saving over blockbuster.
Westerner 99
You’ve been here before. You should know what it’s like. Mostly Yankees and baseball talk with a little other stuff interspersed when there’s nothing new to discuss.
GTLU actually is a lot of fun for people, it does lead to some discussion, keeps the whining about Girardi’s lineups to a minimum and Erica runs a very tight ship – it does not take over the blog at all.
Seriously, is there really anything new to say about Gaudin vs. CC in Game 4? And there’s 3 hours before game time. Relax.
Congratulations to our winners of today’s postseason “Guess the Line Up”
Upstate Kate
Doreen
NYY626
Steveoh
Woland
KF
Blackaccord
Dave F
Frank from Chatham, NJ
Drive 4-5
vin
William Buckner
Angel
Updated standings will follow. Tomorrow’s game is at 8:30. I am going to start GTLU at 3pm and close it out at 4:30.
Notice that my ruling was enforced.
Westerner99, thanks for your input. And thanks also for using the yankees.com site to bold your name. If you need it to feel important, that’s you.
That’s good, Westerner99. Perhaps you’d find some fans there at the game that are more on your level.
Sheesh. Nothing to contribute but criticism?
Hmm, not sure how I feel about CC going on 3 days rest again. Sure he did in Milwaukee, but he ended up exhausted and burnt out. Joe should have waited until tonight’s game has been played. If we lose, fine – bring CC back on short rest. If we win, let Gaudin try and get 5 innings against Blanton. I don’t like this because now AJ and Andy have to go on short rest. I don’t love it for AJ and I hate it for Andy.
I am surprised that Girardi would announce his plans for game 4 before this game has even started. Very odd…
Who’s gonna throw out the first pitch?
is someone going to clue him in that it’s “at-bat” song, not “walk to the plate music” ? corny man
“I don’t like this because now AJ and Andy have to go on short rest.”
Why?
LOL. I like my http://www.theskyisNOTfalling.com to bold mine. In fact, I like it so much thinking of starting a blog or something with that name, lol – seeing as none exists.
Is he incapable of starting what he deems to be intelligent conversation himself without the presence of CB and SJ? Apparently not.
What the heck? Are you sure that is the lineup? Where is Matsui? The guy hits a huge HR on Thursday and he gets benched? Just because there is a lefty on the mound Girardi benches him?
Hey Joe… I wonder if your statbook mentioned that .atsui KILLS lefties? The guy is our DH… just leave him there and stop overmanaging because there is a lefty on the mound…
Nick in SF
October 31st, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Notice that my ruling was enforced.
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What can I say? Your opinion means that much to me
Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
October 31st, 2009 at 5:12 pm
LOL. I like my http://www.theskyisNOTfalling.com to bold mine. In fact, I like it so much thinking of starting a blog or something with that name, lol – seeing as none exists.
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Oooh- you should do that!!!! Can I be a guest writer?
UPDATE, 5:01 p.m.: Girardi just announced CC Sabathia will start Game 4. Burnett and Pettitte *could* go short as well.
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Its not etched in stone though, Betsy. The word is could for AJ and Pettitte
No sense in worrying until *could*, becomes *will*. The will i’d imagine is dependent on the result of tonights game.
# Laura – Yanks in 6! October 31st, 2009 at 5:06 pm
“UPDATE, 5:01 p.m.: Girardi just announced CC Sabathia will start Game 4. ”
This is breaking news? That’s like announcing that Richard Simmons is gay.
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I just think he has a bad perm.
eric its not because its a lefty its because matsui cant play the field and tehres no dh spot. i have the feeling joe is regretting not egtting him into a game this year because he would like to play him now
Nesn.com has a thread up stating twice the Yankees were looking at bringing Pedro aboard.
1st after 2004,Big Stein told him he would have to cut his hair.
2nd this past summer,Cashman said the reports on his health were true.He was advertised as throwing in the 95 range,but was really throwing 87-88,and he wanted 5mm.
Pedro signed with Philly for Philly 1.5mm with incentives,Cashman was aware Pedro had lowered his asking price,whew,Yankees dodged that ball!
Why what, Nick? Why I don’t like Andy/AJ on short rest? I just think it’s unnecessary for AJ at this particular point (Joe did not have to make a decision right now – that bothers me. He should have waited until after this game) and Andy hasn’t done it in years.
Eric
October 31st, 2009 at 5:13 pm
What the heck? Are you sure that is the lineup? Where is Matsui? The guy hits a huge HR on Thursday and he gets benched? Just because there is a lefty on the mound Girardi benches him?
Hey Joe… I wonder if your statbook mentioned that .atsui KILLS lefties? The guy is our DH… just leave him there and stop overmanaging because there is a lefty on the mound…
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You are right. Joe Girardi is crazy for thinking that Matsui shouldn’t DH and that Andy Pettitte would do a better job hitting. Fire Girardi!!!!
I’m excited to see the Glee kids sing tonight.
I think AJ and Andy will be fine on short rest. Let’s just win tonight. 1 game at a time
Well Swish’s one day trip to the time out chair over. Looking pretty weak again at the bottom, Cano, Swish, Melky, Andy
Eric
you need to use a
when you’re kidding.
Eric October 31st, 2009 at 5:13 pm
What the heck? Are you sure that is the lineup? Where is Matsui? The guy hits a huge HR on Thursday and he gets benched? Just because there is a lefty on the mound Girardi benches him?
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how many games have you watched this year?
His knees are shot. He didn’t play a single game in the field this year.
No, Betsy, why do AJ and Andy HAVE to go on short rest because CC is?
He’s not the boss of them.
Guess the Line Up Standings
After 11 rounds of Postseason Guess the Line Up, there have been 40 different winners. In a very intense competition, we now have a 5-way tie for 1st place! Remember there is a minimum of 2 rounds left now (max 4), so every win counts!!! Here are the players with 2 or more wins:
Andrew GTLU Bronze Medalist – 5 wins- 10/7, 10/9, 10/16, 10/19, 10/22
Blackaccord – 5 wins – 10/7, 10/16, 10/19, 10/29, 10/31
Fran- 5 wins – 10/11, 10/16, 10/19, 10/24, 10/28
Upstate Kate – 5 wins – 10/7, 10/11, 10/16, 10/19, 10/31
Vin – 5 wins – 10/9, 10/16, 10/19, 10/24, 10/31
NYY626 – 4 wins – 10/9, 10/19, 10/24, 10/31
Rob in VT – 4 wins -10/9, 10/16, 10/19, 10/28
Andrew33 – 3 wins – 10/19, 10/22, 10/28
Dave F – 3 wins – 10/24, 10/28, 10/31
Doreen – 3 wins – 10/7, 10/11, 10/31
Ed H – 3 wins – 10/11, 10/16, 10/19
Frank from Chatham – 3 wins – 10/20, 10/22, 10/31
KF – 3 wins – 10/11, 10/19, 10/31
Shawn- 3 wins- 10/16, 10/22, 10/28
Arliss – 2 wins – 10/9, 10/22
Christina -2 wins – 10/11, 10/19
Hokiehill -2 wins – 10/20, 10/28
Iiicollies –2 wins – 10/22, 10/28
Richard Simmons is gay
Next thing you’re going to tell me is that Liberace was gay as well.
I love Netflix. I have live Netflix streaming on my TV.
Aww, poor Eric. I guess the whole National League park, means National League rules escaped him.
I’m actually getting a little tired of all these “Oh Noes! CB and SJ aren’t around, there can be no intelligent conversation!!!1111!!!OMGG!!!!zz!!” posts.
I really like both their contributions to this blog, but that is just not true.
“He’s not the boss of them.”
I guess 1 Ace beats a pair in this card game.
Angel, my real problem is CC tomorrow. If they lose tonight, then fine – CC instead of Gaudin to even the series up. If they win, then it makes no sense to pitch CC on short rest. Also, AJ on short rest is almost certainly written in stone unless Gaudin is going to pitch against Cliff Lee in game 5. If the Yankees are up 3-1, that will happen, but if they are tied 2-2, it’s going to be AJ (though knowing Joe, who knows?)
Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
October 31st, 2009 at 5:12 pm
LOL. I like my http://www.theskyisNOTfalling.com to bold mine. In fact, I like it so much thinking of starting a blog or something with that name, lol – seeing as none exists.
Is he incapable of starting what he deems to be intelligent conversation himself without the presence of CB and SJ? Apparently not.
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Can you imagine how mad that dude would have been if I started talking about the muppets??
…watching the 69 mets/orioles series on mlb channel with frank robinson in right field for the orioles and thinking the yankees could use a right fielder.
it’s strange , but i don’t remember much of that world series.
oh yeah, college in LA in 69 … forgot about that
Nick, I explained about AJ above. If AJ pitches game 5, which he will have to do if the series is tied 2-2, then Andy has to come back in game 6 unless you want Gaudin to pitch.
randy l.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
…watching the 69 mets/orioles series on mlb channel with frank robinson in right field for the orioles and thinking the yankees could use a right fielder.
it’s strange , but i don’t remember much of that world series.
oh yeah, college in LA in 69 … forgot about that
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You aren’t as old as you make yourself sound!
I used to talk baseball on here more often than I do now. There is a reason for that.
CB and SJ have been here.
Can’t expect Cashman, Brian (CB) here during the World Series.
I do find it hilarious how some posters have given CB and SJ cult status on this blog.
For all we know they are both teenagers who have been put on punishment from the blog.
Maybe someone called SJ’s mother and told her what he’s been doing on the internet.
Erica, Netflix is very good. They have many movie distributers so you get the movie the next day. No more late fees.
Go Yankees.
im watching the 69 series too. ryan is in there, in relief with a 5 run lead and he cant control his fastball, walks a guy and now he’s got 2 on and they have to get thier closer up. reminds me of a certain young fireballer we have who sometimes has trouble when he comes on in relief.
lets hope the yankees dont make the same mistake the mets did.
Betsy
just up Ms negative please!!
He might have done the whole muppet 180 head turn, if you’d have done that!
None of that is written in stone, Betsy.
AJ will only pitch game 5 if Girardi thinks that’s a better option than starting Chad “I was a bad Padre!” Gaudin — which I think it would be regardless of the situation.
I think CC pitching game 4 is more about CC than AJ.
Ham Fighters
October 31st, 2009 at 5:25 pm
im watching the 69 series too. ryan is in there, in relief with a 5 run lead and he cant control his fastball, walks a guy and now he’s got 2 on and they have to get thier closer up. reminds me of a certain young fireballer we have who sometimes has trouble when he comes on in relief.
lets hope the yankees dont make the same mistake the mets did.
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Which one are you talking about. The Yankees have two that could fit that description. I am guessing you mean the one who could also be a character in Star Wars
I’d really like to see the Yankees score early and often, to allow our bullpen to get in some work and hopefully regain some confidence, and limit Pettitte’s pitch count.
Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
October 31st, 2009 at 5:27 pm
He might have done the whole muppet 180 head turn, if you’d have done that!
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I’ll try that next time
Anyway, I am going to try to make a dent in my DVR.
Erica – always OPPC October 31st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Can you imagine how mad that dude would have been if I started talking about the muppets??
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Yes, I can
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erica i deliberatly didn say which b/c i knew some would thing of joba and some would think of phil.
i was thinking of joba myself.
Betsy – I respectfully disagree with you.
CC is not in the same boat as last year with Milwaukee, where he was abused for September. He got more than usual rest for his starts for the whole month of September (as did AJ and Andy). The innings were managed this was specifically for the purpose of using these guys on 3 days, as needed. Well, it’s needed. In the WS, you’re not saving guys for something down the line. This is it, and because each game is so much more precious than the regular season, you go with you best. You don’t have games to throw away on the Chad Gaudins of the world.
I can clearly remember guys in the 60′s and 70′s going on 3 days rest in the WS. Heck, I can remembe Bob Gibson going in games 1, 4, and 7 in ’67 and 68, and doing pretty darn good, although Mickey Lolich, on 2 days rest, beat him in Game 7 in ’68.
I understand you’re anxiety, but, the games don’t get any more important than this.
randy l -
You make me feel like a youngster! I was 11. The Mets in 1969 was my first World Series experience.
Notice how Nolan Ryan is not doing so hot in relief here!
He turned out okay, right?
I’m noticing how slim the umpires are and how quick they get to the base to make the calls.
I’m noticing there’s not much extraneous garbage coming out of the mouths of the announcers.
I’m remembering how much I liked to listen to Lindsey Nelson, Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubeck.
I’m wondering how the Mets managed to win 100 games and the WS with the likes of Wayne Garrett, Tommie Agee, Cleon Jones, Bud Harrelson and Jerry Grote, to name a few.
(I know, they also had Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Gary Gentry.)
Betsy
is negative all the time,that’s who she is doom and gloom.Azaz on the earlier thread said it best.
i remember the met’s great catches in that series the most. agee’s were both pretty good but swoboda’s catch in that series was one of the top 5 catches ive ever seen in any game.
With CC slotted for Game 4, I suspect Gaudin is out of the picture and Girardi will manage a 3 man rotation. Again, if our relievers can execute, we’re playing to a strength since we have a deep bullpen and 3 excellent starters.
So I foresee CC in Game 4, Burnett in Game 5, Pettitte in Game 6 and CC again in Game 7.
“Next thing you’re going to tell me is that Liberace was gay as well.”
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but yes – he was. Shocking, I know.
The relievers need to get their act together because at 39, Mo can’t pitch two innings a night for 3 straight games. That means that either Mo (Hughes), Larry (Joba) or Curly(Bruney) is going to have to grow a pair and pitch like they are capable of pitching.
i live 10 miles from cbt and i’ve never been to a world series game in my life. i wouldnt pay more than $200 to go to a baseball game, to me, more than that amount is preposterous for a baseball game. but if the price drops to $200 (currenty around $275 on stub hub), im grabbing a ticket and going to the game.
Nick, I’m not making this about AJ – I’m saying that starting CC on short rest has consequences for the rest of the rotation.
Joe, I’m not anxious at all, I just disagree with you. I’ll concede the point that CC will likely be fine. We have yet to see AJ pitch on 3 days rest as a Yankee and Andy hasn’t done it in years. I know I’m repeating myself, but I haven’t been given one reason as to why Andy will be his usual self on 3 days rest or why there isn’t any reason to doubt his effectiveness on 3 days rest.
“…Pettitte in Game 6 and CC again in Game 7.”
If necessary.
I think tonight is Swish’s last chance at starting the rest of the series.
If he has abysmal at bats again tonight, he’s done for the series other than pinch hitting duties.
I hope he can do something. Hairston may not have lit the world on fire the other night, but he had a nice opposite field hit to finish the night that Swisher hadn’t even come close to replicating in recent memory.
Someone smarter than me wrote it was good to have a contact hitter in the lineup to break up all the swing for the fences that has been going on in the post season.
Swisher is looking for a HR first and a walk second. Considering the pitches he’s been chasing he’s doing a horrible job.
We need him to step up and show something tonight. These games seem to find him in key moments all the time.
Over/Under(set at 2) on the number of mistakes the umps make tonight. I say over
i live 15 miles from citizen’s bank park that is, sorry for the typo
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“I do find it hilarious how some posters have given CB and SJ cult status on this blog.”
raymagnetic-
they are both pretty solid.
Ham Fighters, just do it! If you can go to a game, go to a game!
Betsy, I think CC is a better option than Chad Gaudin. There are no throwaway games.
Play today, win today, dassit.
Ham Fighters, please disregard what I said. It was based on a 10-mile distance.
If necessary.
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Yes indeed.
I’m expecting to lose 2/3 in Philly worst case scenario.
Of course I’m hoping the Yankees close out the Phils in 5. John Kruk might just might cry on national TV.
Laura,
OMFG, I don’t believe it!
Betsy-
In 1965 Koufax pitched games 5 and 7 on two days rest- the first on 10/11/65 a CG 4 hit shutout, topped off on 10/14/65 with another CG, 3 hit shutout against the Twins, in Minnesota.
Those were the days when men were men.
In fact Juan Marichal and Warren Spahn were locked in a shutout and manager Alvin Dark came out to remove Marichal in the ninth inning. He told Dark that as long as the old man [Spahn} was still pitching, he was staying in the game. Marichal beat Spahn 1-0 in 16 innings!!!!
Gotta go do the trick or treating thing with the kids unless someone here would like to volunteer……
I seem to remember looking forward to it more the first 12 years but doorbell duty sounds awful appealing this year.
I knew Swish was going to be back in there but I definitely don’t like it. He hasn’t hit or even looked good at the plate the whole post season why would one day off help him?? Hamels is going to own him with changeups and curveballs in the dirt. It’s time to move on and if he doesn’t hit today or even drive the ball then he better not start another game. It’s just wasting a spot in the lineup.
“raymagnetic-
they are both pretty solid.”
Randy,
They’re solid but I enjoy reading what other posters have to say as well.
Including you, even though we disagreed big time about the whole “Generation Trey” thing.
They don’t make or break the blog for me.
G. Love. I would’ve preferred Hairston for the very reason you mentioned. There’s an imbalance of anxious hitters right now trying to swing to hard and do too much in one at-bat. Hairston keeps it simple. Although Swisher has the better results, for this lineup and the way they’re looking so far, I think adding a hitter with a different approach might influence a few of the others and help them perform better overall as a lineup. Cano and Melky in particular need to swing to put the ball in play. They’re capable of making contact on any given pitch.
If the Phillies beat CC twice, and AJ once (likely game 5 starter), they deserve to win the WS.
If the Yankees can’t hit Cole Hamels, Joe Blanton, and the Philly BP, they deserve to lose the WS.
It is really that simple.
If the WS gets to YS, and if the Phils can beat Andy +/- CC at home, they deserve to win.
If the Yankees let Cole Hamels, Joe Blanton, and the Philly BP beat them, they deserve to lose.
pat -
I’ve got no more kids to take trick or treating, but I’ve been on doorbell duty intermittently since 1:30 pm. Yes, that’s when the first group arrived. Now, there’s the dinner time lull. I’m just wondering if there will be many after dark, since it’s a Saturday and I expect the teens to be at parties (as well as parents of the younger set).
I haven’t been given one reason as to why Andy will be his usual self on 3 days rest or why there isn’t any reason to doubt his effectiveness on 3 days rest.
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Nobody can guarantee that Andy will be fine though. Thats just not possible. It’s the World Series. Anything can happen.
There’s always reasons to doubt though, and that goes for anything.
Half of winning the World Series seems to be about gambles that pay off or don’t. Will Charlie Manuels decision to let Lee pitch a complete game affect him for his next outing? Did Manuel leave Pedro in too long? Will Girardi’s decision to go with essentially a three man rotation hurt IF the series goes to a game 7?
If you’re looking for guarantees or reasons not to doubt, you won’t get them from me, lol.
Andy and AJ all could go short?!
Yes, that’s one way to lose WS.
C’mon Andy!!!
Nick, I agree with that…….I guess it shows how little depth the Yankees have in their rotation that they are practically forced to stretch it to it’s limits.
G Love, I almost would have preferred Hairston tonight. Swisher is the better player, obviously, but he’s been horrid. How many days off does this guy need to clear his head? I don’t think he’s all of a sudden going to turn it on……..and he’s one of the few in the lineup we can remove. No matter how badly Alex, Tex, Cano, etc…….are doing, you just have to go with them and hope they come through. Nick is not close to being of that caliber.
for alot less than $200 i can take my wife out to dinner at our friend’s carribean restaurant down the street, donate 50 bucks to the food bank, then go home and watch the game on tv.
i just cant justify more than $200 for a baseball game. im a huge fan and i’ve been to hundreds of games in stadiums across the country, but that much money for a baseball game is just more than i could ever justify.
Erica – always OPPC October 31st, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Gardner in CF-
Know what I like about you??? You always have Gardner in your line ups
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It’s one of my finer qualities.
Actually one game I had him out and the Yankees lost. So even if I don’t think it’s what Joe G will go with, I can’t let that happen again.
“I’m noticing how slim the umpires are and how quick they get to the base to make the calls.
”I’m noticing there’s not much extraneous garbage coming out of the mouths of the announcers.”
doreen-
i was thinking the same thing. the announcers spent more time describing what happened rather than their opinions about what happened.
some of the umps hustled so much they were right in the action of the play.
there was a foul ball between the first baseman and catcher and the ump ran right with them and was practically interfering with the play in his haste to see if they would catch it.
some network would do well to cover the game in a retro way.
Angel, good points! Lee will probably be fine, but I did think it odd that Manual let Lee throw so many pitches in a blow out.
Doreen, we don’t even answer doors anymore. We just leave a tin full of candy out and then replenish until our supply is gone. This way, we don’t have to keep answering the door.
Girardi simply said that AJ and Andy could go on short rest. He did not say this will.
It really depends on where we are after 4 games. If we are up 3-1 which is likely, then it can be Gaudin. I do not think Girardi will waste AJ against Lee, of course assuming Lee will be as good as in game 1.
Betsy,
The Phils have Joe Blanton, an 86 year old Pedro, a terrible Cole Hamels and then they have Cliff Lee.
That’s not a lot of depth right there.
CC, AJ and Andy are better starting pitchers than what the Phillies are trotting out there.
Try not to worry so much. You’re worrying about what’s going to happen in games 6 and 7 when there might not even be a game 6 or 7.
If/When the Yankees when the World Series, you’ll be worried about how they’re going to repeat instead of enjoying the championship they’ve just won.
Learn to enjoy the moment. At the moment the Yankees are in the WS which is tied up 1-1 and they have Big Game Pettitte on the mound. Enjoy the moment! I can guarantee you’ll NEVER see this exact moment again!
Believe me, if I was the manager Swisher would be done for the series other than pinch hitting.
Between Hairston, Gardner and Hinske, I would rather see a Hairston Hinske platoon in RF at this point.
I think keeping Bret as a pinch run option late in games is important and his at bats aren’t particularly incredible of late either.
Swish has lost the faith of the fans and his manager to some extent.
He has to produce tonight. If the pressure of the playoffs are too much for him, then he’ll go out tonight and do more of the same and we probably won’t see him start another game.
I also wonder to what extent his offensive melt down will lead Cashman to look for other corner OF options if he doesn’t come back and hit in this series.
My feeling is the Swisher who came out of the gates red hot this season is in there somewhere. He has to show it. Now. End of story.
Melky and Cano are having far better at bats than Swisher.
raymag
Couldn’t have said it better. Enjoy the moment.
Two good teams, one of them the one you root for, playing in the World Series.
Enjoy it for what it is.
The bullpen really has to step up. Mo can’t go 2 innings again in the series unless it was game 6 or 7 with a lead. If he does over pitch his stuff will not be as good. For the most part I trust Robertson and Marte. Hughes and Joba need to step up a ton if they want to win this.
Just a hunch
Our offense will score 10 runs today and Mo does not have to pitch. And Nick will star in the offense.
G Love
Last time Girardi sat Swisher in the regular season he turned around the next day and went 4/4.
Let’s see what happens. Girardi is closer to the team than any of us will ever be.
Is it gametime yet?? It feels like its never going to start!
Ray, everything you said is true…..I can’t argue it a bit. The game is in a couple of hours, so I’m done worrying about game 4 – and will just enjoy the possibility of another Yankees WS.
It’s nice that this WS is getting good ratings. I love baseball and it’s always depressing to see people tuning out…..
PittsburghYankeeFan,
I hope that’s the case tonight. We need him. We need to score runs tonight early and often.
Why doesn’t Girardi trust Nady anymore??????????
randy l.
I went to grade school with FR… he towered over us! At Moorestown, NJ
Betsy
I can’t believe you would take Gaudin over CC in game 4.
Why ? Because Lee is pitching game 5 ?
“They’re solid but I enjoy reading what other posters have to say as well.
Including you, even though we disagreed big time about the whole “Generation Trey” thing.”
raymagnetic-
yeah, there were some sparks flying back then and some good baseball discussion.
the bumpy road they have taken shows how difficult is is to develop really young pitchers, yet if they weren’t developed, the yankees wouldn’t be quite the same team.
i think my position was always that it takes longer than people think to develop young pitching. the one phrase that just drove me crazy was ” he has nothing further to learn in the minors”.
i think a bit of a up and down process is good because a young pitcher can come up and see where they are at and then go back down and add something they need.
SJ and CB have nothing more to learn on this blog.
Yankees greeted by boos in Philadelphia. The laughing and smiling must be how they hide their hurt.
http://www.webcastr.com/videos.....hilly.html
Swisher should not be in the lineup. The guy sucks !
I hope they put Hinske in the lineup for game 4 against Blanton.
“• Matsui is not necessarily the first pinch hitter used tonight. Girardi wants to pick his spot.”
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Smart move by Girardi Matsui is a great clutch hitter you have to same him for a big spot in the game.
Darn, I missed GTLU. I just got back from running errands. I think I’ve become addicted, and I’ve only played like 3 times.
From Sherman: only 2 ways Gaudin starts: rainout removes 3days option or pettitte says physically can’t go on 3 (little chance of that)
It’s starting to rain in Philly. But it should be gone by game time.
So, did CB and SJ disappear when Pete left?
“Is it gametime yet?? It feels like its never going to start!”
christina-
no kidding. the games seem to take forever to come. at least now there’s three games in a row .
frank in chatham-
robinson scares people. i was a bullpen catcher in spring training for a knuckleball pitcher on robinson’s 1990 orioles when it was just pitchers and catchers and robinson even scared the major leaguers. i have very little recollection of him because my strategy for staying there was for him to not know i was there
mlb channel has some good shots of game BP and some good conversation.
Cindy G October 31st, 2009 at 6:10 pm
So, did CB and SJ disappear when Pete left?
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No, they have been around posting here still
I hope that Hammels pitches like he has in the post season so far. This would be a great night to get the bats going. We need to get a nice lead for Andy and hold on.
1 hour and 43 minutes until Game 3!!!!!!!
Erin
October 31st, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Darn, I missed GTLU. I just got back from running errands. I think I’ve become addicted, and I’ve only played like 3 times.
*****
You did pick up a win once!
GTLU tomorrow from 3-4:30
‘SJ and CB have nothing more to learn on this blog.”
good one nick in sf
The second-shortest distance between ballparks in a World Series (not counting the three WS when all games were at the same park) is 5.3 miles in the 1906 Series — between West Side Grounds (Cubs) and South Side Park III (White Sox). The clubs alternated parks that year. Oddly enough, the visiting team won each of the first five games — the only home team to win a game was the Sox, who won Game 6 and thus the Series.
Jeremy, I explained why – and it’s not because I think Gaudin is a better pitcher than CC. I would rather have CC on regular rest if possible…….If we lose tonight, then CC is, of course, a no brainer for game 4.
Erica, I’m very proud of my win!! I will definitely be playing tomorrow.
Here We Go Yankees Here We Go. Clap! Clap! Clap!
Randy,
I have learned a lot about what goes into developing pitchers since that time.
I can see now that Joba and Phil are still in development nearly two years later.
Your insights on the situation also taught me a lot as well.
LOL that video was hilarious – I only recognized a few players and John and Suzyn. The mediots are making Philly fans out to be a bigger influence than they really are. The Yankees have always played well on the road and they have played in places like KC where fans threw coins at them. The best way to deal with such fans is to quiet them by beating the home team.
I think that SJ44 liked Pete’s engagement in the commentary.
Love him or not, Pete was always there, ready to jump in to monitor or just add his opinion. Gave a certain spirit to the board. That spark is gone.
If Cole Hamels is not throwing his curveball and cant get his fastball over for strikes in the first two innings…he is going to get absolutely hammered.
HUGE game for Pettitte. Check out this graphic of Andy’s postseason track record vs. that of Hamels.
http://visualbaseball.wordpress.com
raymagnetic-
thanks, the back and forth teaches us all something if we pay attention. the one thing the blog has done with me is make me aware of who the young players are in the yankee system. so few ever made it before, i never paid much attention until they were actually on the yankees.
anyone that reads the blog is very aware of players long before they arrive.
The Yankees need to beat Hamels and abuse the Philly pen tonight. They have played two games so far and have yet to really abuse the Philly pen.
MattNYNY October 31st, 2009 at 6:28 pm
If Cole Hamels is not throwing his curveball and cant get his fastball over for strikes in the first two innings…he is going to get absolutely hammered.
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Every pitcher gets “hammered” when buck and mccarver do the game.
Very nice graphic, Pinstripes. Thanks.
thanks for the Girardi audio!
randy l -
A retro broadcast? That would be cool.
Betsy -
Ah, I don’t mind answering the door so much. Especially for the little ones. They’re adorable.
What will be, will be.
Watch and remember how awesome our Yankees have been all year:
http://www.dailymotion.com/vid.....down_sport
Every pitcher gets “hammered” when buck and mccarver do the game.
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I don’t know about the pitchers getting hammered, but I certainly contemplate it when they are announcing. CHEERS!
Vrsce, no doubt Pete was a unique blogger who deserves all the credit that he receives. To say that neither Chad nor I get involved in the comments, though, is inaccurate. Personally, I do my best to put most of my thoughts and/or news into the main posts so that everyone – including those who don’t participate in the comments – can see them. To me, that seems like the best way to serve the largest audience.
I also think you guys – both the regulars and those who drop in – generally have terrific dialogue going and don’t need me interrupting. The games, contests and back-and-forth within the comments have been – and remain – some of the best parts of this blog. That’s the bottom line.
too funny. on mlb channel.
jeter just butchered a routine ground ball in BP .
and michael was in a taped interview saying jeter had something like 63 errors in his first year in pro ball.
i can’t tell you how this live action and close ups of live BP makes me feel like i’m right there.
you don’t usually see this. good stuff
Sam: You, Chad and Josh have been doing a great job. Thumbs up from me.
Ah Doreen-I was looking for that video!. Thanks for the link
Not the Special Olympics -
Go Away. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Just go away.
Do you any idea how offensive your post is to me?
If you have nothing intelligent to add, just go away.
By the way, I happen to know some special olympians. They would put you to shame.
S.A. -
You are quite welcome. I found that I wanted to be, needed to be, reminded what a great season this has been.
And it’s a real upper!
Don’t forget that after the game tonight clocks get reset back an hour.
WOW Sam;
That picture tells something about your subconscious.
Betsy
stop stealing other peoples terms,I seen “medidots” used by someone else the other night on a game thread,that plagiarism.
KF
October 31st, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Don’t forget that after the game tonight clocks get reset back an hour.
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I have already accounted for this in my countdown to Game 4
thanks KF.. Almost forgot about that.. My clocks actually auto-reset last week an hour which confused the heck out of me.
Where is Erica for the countdown!
Sam and company have hit the perfect tone. Let the comments flow without interference. I thought Pete at times got a bit too involved.
Going back to tonight, the issue is how much do the Yankees really want it? This is the type of pitcher they feasted on in the regular season. Citizens in HR heaven for strong righties, which the Yankees have and the Phils do not, which the exception of Jayson Werth.
Andy should be decent (3 ER or less in 7 IP).
None of this 10 men LOB, 0/7 RISP nonsense. That just won’t fly tonight. Hopefully Pettitte gets up with men on base that he can bunt over.
My bold prediction: 8-2 or 8-3 Yankees. This is the type of pitcher that they do this to. Just relax and hit.
Not the Special Olympics
October 31st, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Here’s a quote for all you retarded haters out there: Arguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics. Even if you win, you’re still retarded
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How about this quote?
It is better be silent and thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
I can’t believe people like you are depriving convicted felons of oxygen.
Sam,
I’m with Vrsce. Milquetoast diplomacy is fine for the Yankee Captain, not so much for a Yankee Blogmaster.
More edge, less “I’m okay, you’re okay.”
Christina: Pictures from Game 6 and game 1 of the world series on the blog!
October 31st, 2009 at 6:48 pm
thanks KF.. Almost forgot about that.. My clocks actually auto-reset last week an hour which confused the heck out of me.
Where is Erica for the countdown!
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Watching Thursdays “Parks and Recreation”
Sam -
Love the picture!
1 hour and 10 minutes until Game 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Erica,
I have already accounted for this in my countdown to Game 4
I would have expected nothing less from you as you’ve been so diligent with the countdowns.
Erica – always OPPC October 31st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
1 hour and 10 minutes until Game 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yay! Shes back!
Sam- Whats on the menu tonight in Philly? Should I assume a nice cheesesteak?
yeah… what will this blog ever do without pete and his constant shots at A-rod and Girardi and the new stadium….. id much rather read commentary about empty seats and Arod’s love life than objective reporting.
In the beginning Pete used to interract in the comments section with us. It was a back and forth, give and take.
In the last couple of years though, as the blog got bigger he only seemed to post to insult or take issue with commenters. Sometimes it was deserved, but sometimes it wasn’t.
I like Sam’s approach much better.
Render today to today. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow. Or something like that.
And while I’m at it (one of my favorites): Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not get bent out of shape.
Try going with the flow for once. The water is actually pretty warm!
Okay, now back to that thing which has interfered with the ability to pay much attention to the Yankees, at least at this point. Halloween.
But I wanted candy and people opening their doors when I went out, so ya gotta give back.
I shouldn’t have copied that post to respond to it.
Just stuff like that makes me very angry for persona reasons.
Sam, would you mind deleting my response? Thanks.
Pete shpwed his true colors when he joined the Globe… anyone check out his twitter lately? Same ol’ pot shots that he always took when he was here. He is a sox fan… let him stay in beantown
Angel,
I agree.
In the beginning, I would address some posts directly to Pete and he would engage in some back and forth with people.
But the blog population became bigger and more diverse, and some of the comments became adversarial and Pete started to “fight back.”
I, too, like the way Sam and Co. are managing the blog.
JMO, but I like these new guys (Chad, Sam Josh) WAY better than Pete. Pete turned into a jerk and a bully. He’d never post except to attack somebody. Sometimes it was deserved. Sometimes it wasn’t (as Angel said).
AndPete denied over and over that he was biased against A-Rod, even though it was glaringly obvious. I mean, really. Just say you know the guy and you dislike him, don’t deny it.
Just read the comments to Sam. I’m with the “you are doing a great job, keep up the good work!” crowd.
I have seen Sam and company interact with posters. Maybe the toughest time to do it is while they are being paid to cover a world series. They have a lot more to do, IMO, than read our posts and respond.
I love the feel of their blog. Of course part of it could be that nobody on the new team has felt the need to call posters names! I think that’s a good thing.
Sam’s hands-off approach is much preferred over Pete’s constant belittling of commenters.
I didn’t post as much when Pete ran the blog, because I feared I would be personally attacked if I disagreed with his opinion, or merely voiced some support for A-Rod. No one should be made to feel that way, and I felt that Pete owed his commenters some semblance of respect since they helped his blog become a success.
trisha,
What’s your take on Arod breaking out of his slump tonight?
I am trying to follow a Zen approach (this is no joke).
Do not desire; do not be disappointed. Just be.
Do not ange, do not take offense, just be.
Just be. A very wise approach to life, IMO.
It was nice to see Stick on pre-game.
I was a little disoriented when I saw him. My first thought was: “I didn’t know Neil Young liked baseball. I’d think he’d like hockey. Gosh, he’s gotten old.”
As far as the trick-or-treaters go, I am in scary Jack Nicholson mode answering the door:
“Yankees or Phillies?” Big grin.
“If you answer riii-iiight, you get extra caaaaannnnn-deeeeee!”
So far, this has been met with stunned silence, and a few conspiratorial glances among the kids, who can’t get away from my door fast enough.
Hopefully, they’re spreading the word to avoid the house, so we can watch the game in peace
Anyone tell me what happened to the YES PREGAME?
I left the room and it ceases to be!!
WHAT GIVES?
MattNYNY
October 31st, 2009 at 6:28 pm
If Cole Hamels is not throwing his curveball and cant get his fastball over for strikes in the first two innings…he is going to get absolutely hammered.
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you just dont know what will happen
your statement applies to every pitcher
hamels can pitch a gem or get bombed.
same with pettitte
our starting pitching has been great so far in the playoffs & ws.
cc only gave up 2,burnett 1
it once again will come down to pitching & timely offense
if we can hit hamels & tomorrows pitcher i think we can win the series because lee alone is not enough & pedro is a 5 inning pitcher
if we can win we are up 2-1 with cc going against blanton looking to go up 3-1
I KNOW Re: Pete NOOT liking Arod
PETE’S obvious distaste towards arod made you almost think AROD stoled his girlfriend. ROFL.
PETE’S GIRLFRIEND.
Hope Swisher snaps out of his funk.
Girardi should give Robertson a chance to start an inning, like he does with Hughes.
the pregame is is on from 6-7, not sure why they do it that way. Hard to find entertainment for that 57 minute gap.
Sam Borden
Sam, I was not suggesting that you and Chad are anything less than total professionals, with great baseball knowledge. Plus you put tremendous energy into the blog.
Perhaps you are too polite or maybe the blog has become less contentious.
Doreen
October 31st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Not the Special Olympics -
Go Away. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Just go away.
Do you any idea how offensive your post is to me?
If you have nothing intelligent to add, just go away.
By the way, I happen to know some special olympians. They would put you to shame.
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Doreen, your kids are very fortunate.
Wait? I missed the pregame?
Darn.
Christina: Pictures from Game 6 and game 1 of the world series on the blog!
October 31st, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Erica – always OPPC October 31st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
1 hour and 10 minutes until Game 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yay! Shes back!
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I’ve been checking in. I am just trying to use this pregame time to catch up on a little more TV.
I shouldn’t have much left to watch tomorrow
“Sam’s hands-off approach is much preferred over Pete’s constant belittling of commenters.”
This blog has been more blogger friendly since Pete left.
Pete’s strength was giving more regular updates compared to other beat writer blogs. However, Sam, Chad and Josh trumphed him with fantastic updates which are always baseball related.
This is a much better blog today.
And, Pete continues his whining against A-Rod, Girardi et al in his new digs where he gets hardly any comments posted.
Coke is being interviewed.
Even though Pete was hired to cover BOS, he was sent to PHI to cover the World Series. I heard him ask Mo a question in the audio clip.
Take the zen approach
Just be.
And hit the hanging curve across the street, please.
Be the ball.
PittsburgghYankeeFan: Well, that too.
BTW, want to make clear Zen is NOT my religion-I just admire the philosophy.
swisher in lineup = yanks have 7 batters tonight
Wait,
Pete’s passive aggressiveness was a little concerning. I’d never share them, but some of his emails to me were bizarre, to say the least…
JZ
Swisher in the lineup: 3/4, 2 RBI, 1 HR.
The more I hung around the blog, the less respect I had for Pete. He was just not nice to the bloggers. Sam, Chad, and Josh so far have been pretty good to us bloggers.
KF, I think Arod will break out of his slump based on a few of the balls he hit right on the screws last game. That’s always a good sign. I don’t count the first game of the world series. I don’t think many Yankees were going to hit Cliff Lee, absent a 2 by 4!
Wait, I think that is an awesome philosophy, I seriously do. I think it is akin to unconditional love. You give it expecting nothing back. You give it because it makes you feel so good to do so. That’s probably why it is relatively easy for me to cheer on this team and support individual players’ “bad moments”. I love them through thick and thin. Yes, even Posada, whom some have (erroneously) accused me of hating because I felt more comfortable having AJ paired with Molina!:D
They’re ours; they are out there trying their hardest. To me, everything else is gravy. Yes I do believe in them and believe 27 is on its way. But they own every bit of me no matter what happens. I can’t bring myself to deride this team. It would diminish me, and it would diminish what they are to me.
It definitely works for me.
Pete, like his team, should now a non-entity on this blog. Who cares?
Pregame is usually 6-730 because of the nets playing, they cut it a half hour. You have a half hour of the office, and then Ozzie guillen for a half hour of terrible commentary on fox
I do not think A-Rod will break out of his mini-slump (can 2 games really be a “slump”?). However, I think that Tex is starting to hit the ball well. He hit well the last three games of the ALCs and he had that huge HR yesterday. So I don’t think we necessarily need A-Rod to hit great.
PittsburghYankeeFan October 31st, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Pete, like his team, should now a non-entity on this blog. Who cares?
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Agreed. At some point we need to move on from Pete. He’s not here anymore.
Wait,
I agree, but I do think, deep down, Pete is a good guy.
I think he probably was abused in some way – don’t mean physically, I mean mentally – in his younger days, and it deeply hurt him and made him lose faith in people. What makes me say that? Just a hunch, but I think people – kids – are cruel, and sensitive people are easy targets.
I know he did things like help Latin players with their english, and other kind acts. I think his “bulliness” comes from being bullied. But you get the sense, he’s the kind of person that would help a stranger in a pinch.
People are complex. Him hating ARod was tough to stomach as a Yankee fan, but I think if you met Pete in a diner or on a train, he’d be a guy you’d shoot the breeze with and sense his humanity.
Seriously I’ve read so many comments about Pete the past 2 weeks I can’t take it anymore. The best attention to give him is none at all so he suffers in that garbage city Boston – where the chubby tool belongs.
Pittsburgh,
I don’t “care” in any obsessive sense, and I’ve yet to visit his new blog.
I was never chummy with him here, and called him out several times. But just as he demonized ARod, people are demonizing him (I suppose turnabout is fair play, but if you’re interested in the truth of something, it’s kind of pointless).
In the end, I don’t realy care about Pete. Moving on.
Mitch Williams predicting an 8-6 Phillies win… no surprise there.
So A trick or treater just came to the door. I answered in full Yankee garb. He’s about 13 he’s with his little sister. He asked “You a Yankees fan”? I said “of course go Yanks”!
He said “me too” as his mom whoops it up from the sidewalk.
The Kicker – Guess who he was dressed as?
Erica? Erin?
We have excellent blog hosts in Sam, Chad and Josh.
They are very objective and focus on baseball not some silly stuff at gate A7 at the airport.
Let us enjoy it.
Raining in Philly. Tarp’s going on the field, a la MLB television.
Who’s Mitch Williams? Must have a ton of baseball knowledge predicting 8 runs off one of the best October baseball pitchers ever to play the game… ahahaha I hope he wasn’t serious
Trisha (or anybody),
Do you think A-Rod will be affected by all this embarrassing gossip about him, which conveniently (for some) just so happened to start up the day the World Series began? I think there is an evil plot to get to him mentally. Is US Weekly, the tabloid supplying all the gossip, based in Philly? LOL.
rain delay again
Anybody with weather update?
Mitch Williams predicting an 8-6 Phillies win
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I am shocked that he can count that high.
OK–my last comment (hopefully ever) on Pete.
The guy is a die hard Sox fan (he admitted it in an interview on a Mets blog in early 04–he had the link blocked from the Lohud page, and you can find it if you search hard enough).
How he started a Yankee blog, and weathered the constant Sox abuse for 4 years, is beyond me. The guy is a true pro.
That being said, he’s gone to his hometown club now–vaya con dios, and drink responsibly, my friend. So says “The Most Interesting Man in the World” on the Dos Equis commercials.
We now have a group here who I think actually are fans of the team as well as excellent beat writers. I’m all for honesty, and I’m happy that guys who run the blog actually like the team.
Now go Yankees, crush Hamels, and put the Phils is a 2-1 hole with Blanton versus CC tommorow!
pouring in philly – tarp is on the field…
I do not think that silly stuff affects A-Rod.
He will bust out today and every one will start singing his praises.
Personally, I hope ARod is having a laugh riot.
Rain, rain, GO AWAY!
Vrsce,
Yeah, he’s not the brightest light in the building. Enjoy the game, folks. Time to change rooms and watch with the crew here.
GO YANKS!
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 7:23 pm
So A trick or treater just came to the door. I answered in full Yankee garb. He’s about 13 he’s with his little sister. He asked “You a Yankees fan”? I said “of course go Yanks”!
He said “me too” as his mom whoops it up from the sidewalk.
The Kicker – Guess who he was dressed as?
Erica? Erin?
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Ernie??????
I hope Mitch Williams meets someone dressed as Joe Carter.
Vrsce October 31st, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Mitch Williams predicting an 8-6 Phillies win
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I am shocked that he can count that high.
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not only that but he predicted a “KING COLE” for the evening. how can someone be a king if he gives up 6 runs? lol…
no surprise to Pete.
He’s RedSox fan after all, so naturally he’s Yankee hater.
Nice remark by Sam about Tim McCarver!
Let’s hope there is no rain delay, it will only help the Phillie rotation.
Curse Bud Selig and his poofter World Baseball Classic.
I hate rain on game day.
Vrsce October 31st, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Let’s hope there is no rain delay, it will only help the Phillie rotation.
Curse Bud Selig and his poofter World Baseball Classic.
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i’m a fan of the WBC…but let’s be fair, there’s no predicting rain…it was 70 degrees today…
Checked Philly radar looks like a large band of rain out there
“I hope Mitch Williams meets someone dressed as Joe Carter.”
This made me very happy.
Mitch Williams-closer for the Phillies-gives up a walk off homer to Joe Carter of Blue Jays and Phillies lost WS. He never was the same and is lucky to have a job.
@Sam’s 6:39 post: I haven’t been able to comment much this season with both an internship and finishing up my last year of law school but I have been following the blog, and to a lesser extent than in the past the comments. Not to create an ‘atta boy’ post but You, Chad, and Josh have been doing great and made as seamless a transition as I think anybody could have hoped for. It is, however, always nice to see the interaction down here in ‘the trenches’ so to speak between the proprietor(s) of the site and the commenters. Always loved it when Chad did it over at his former blog and loved when Pete did it here. Sort of makes the place feel that much more personal. So to the writers who dedicate their lives to this and everybody who may remember me from years past keep up the great work, it definitely makes my Yankee watching experience that much better.
Paging Mr. Jeter, 26 minutes, you’re on.
The game will be played.
Late, but it will be played.
Trick or Treating called on account of rain and enough sugar gathered.
Oscar my fovorite Muppet!
A harbinger of VICTORY!
fox coverage is absolutely terrible…just hokey production and hosts. i don’t get it…you pay billions to cover the sport and put on such a terrible production.
“KF, I think Arod will break out of his slump based on a few of the balls he hit right on the screws last game. That’s always a good sign.”
alex struck out three times in four at bats. he put one ball in play and i remember it being to left field which is not a good sign with alex.
he looked awful in his at bats and his weight shift looked like he was was trying to pull everything. very unbalanced and not the swing he was using for the past two months which was short and balanced with many balls hit up the middle and the opposite way.
hamels will eat him alive with his change up on the outside corner if alex doesn’t get back to his balanced plate coverage.
if alex adjusts, alex is alex. good things happening when he stays within himself.
the yankees really need him to get it together.
“I hate rain on game day.”
So you’ve hated every game day this year? This year’s weather has been crazy for the Yanks.
PittsburghYankeeFan-I certainly hope so, but where is your info from?
Ken Rosenthal runs between the raindrops, of course he’s dry.
Can you imagine how the Twins games will be next year without the dome?
vin-Yep. Every time.
Global warming strikes again.
I have never seen a bigger collection of DORKS in my Life. Fox Sports.
Anybody know a good live stream? I have mlb.tv., but the odd camera angles drive me crazy. Thanks!
Of course rain,in almost November Selig baseBall,where injured
players aren’t a concern.
Ken Rosenthal runs between the raindrops, of course he’s dry
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He is such a greasy little toad that the rain runs off.
Wait tii the World Series
Weather.com.
The big rain band is going through Philly right now, and there is a minor one right after that. My guess is no longer than one hour.
This came through Pittsburgh this AM, and was playable after about 45 minutes.
randy, the truth squad!
Looks to me like we’ll play at 9:30 or 10:00.
Mitch Williams was the “Wild Thing,” correct?
“Looks to me like we’ll play at 9:30 or 10:00.”
good thing your not a meteorologist lol
randy l.
I agree that Alex didn’t look good at the plate in the last few games.
I’m an optimist, and hoping that with the day off and working with Kevin Long he brings his A game tonight. He seems to guess at pitches and with Hamels being esentially a 2 pitch pitcher if he doesn’t expand the strike zone and let’s the game come to him I think he could have a big night against Hamels.
Mark Grace, Eric Karros, Ozzie Guillen, Ken Rosenthal… an extremely unlikeable bunch.
They asked Ozzie,what to look for as an indicator that Andy’s not on his game.
Ozzie said I faced him as a player,and a coach,he’s a;ways on his game.Ozzie was at a loss for words.
Yes, PYF, I think he was.
Why is Mark Grace wearing a Halloween mask? Ooops, my bad, it’s actually his face
RalphieD-Why is that? I’m not watching TV. They just say something on MLB or Fox different than that?
Go Yanks!!! Go (away) rain!
Lets go Yankees!!!!!!! Guarantee a trip back to the bronx!!!!!!!
More waiting, just lovely. Might be time to take advantage of the free taco thing at Taco Bell tonight.
Erica, do you have any programming suggestions? This show about people not knowing they are pregnant is getting old. The FOX pregame is lame in itself also.
cant wait any longer…lets get it on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cheiistina
dont do it lines are loooong
McCarver not wearing red to support the Phillies? Color me surprised…
Are they saying that rain is on the way? Doesn’t look like it’s raining now.
“RalphieD-Why is that? I’m not watching TV. They just say something on MLB or Fox different than that?”
yes…fox says the rain is stopping and at most it should be a minimal delay..actually it looks as if they are starting to take the tarp off…
6-5 yanks
an A-Bomb and Jorge juices one
Oregon vs. USC is good alternate programming.
Notre Dame vs. Washington St. probably less so, unless you like blowouts.
Ralphie-Ah, good. Thanks for the update.
well at least i can watch knicks opening home intros……god help us
I am happy to say that I have listened to not one second of TBS or Fox this postseason.
I have to say it’s kind of weird listening to Suzyn and Sterling while clips of “Ninja Assassin” are on the screen.
However, Suzyn and Sterling, whatever you say about them, are part of the Yankees. That’s what I want on during the game, not a semi-senile former catcher who took one too many to the mask trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator.
“He is such a greasy little toad that the rain runs off.”
There’s no way he’s greasier than Utley.
Erica How good was Community this week? Batman was awesome.
marie – good question. If you noticed in the past, adverse publicity didn’t seem to negatively affect Arod, especially the kind doing with extramarital affairs! He played some of his best baseball after that incident in Toronto!
He seems to be living a gentler kind of life and appreciating it this year, so maybe something like this might have a slight effect; but I just don’t think a story about him having paintings above his bed will be that much of a distraction. Here’s hoping that I’m right!
Nick-Blwouts? Who’s winning (forgive me if this is obvious, I support Notre Dame but rarely watch college football so I honestly don’t know who’s favored).
CC on 3 days… I don’t like it but don’t hate it. Does that mean you are going to go with guys on 3 days for t
he rest of the series? And are you going to pitch AJ in the NL with molina in the lineup so you have a horrible bottom of the order? I don’t like it.
How on earth can Swisher be back in the lineup? What has he done in the postseason to deserve the starting spot?
Girardi is letting his personal relationships with players take precedence over what’s best for the team.
Swisher will leave men on base tonight and have miserable at-bats, guaranteed.
“More waiting, just lovely. Might be time to take advantage of the free taco thing at Taco Bell tonight.”
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Taco Bell? Ugh!! You must have a TV in the bathroom!!
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Oscar my fovorite Muppet!
A harbinger of VICTORY!
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SCRAM!
now it looks like its raining harder
lol someone once threw a crutch onto the field at a player. “that was to help you run faster, bud.”
bob, who would you like to replace Swisher? Hairston didnt do much better when he was inserted.
I guess Hinkse could be an option but I think you would rather have him hitting off the bench.
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Erica How good was Community this week? Batman was awesome.
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That is the last thing left on my DVR. LOL. I chose to watch last night’s Ugly Betty first. If the game is delayed Community is next
Parks & Rec was great though
More new Yankee Stadium bashing. Awesome.
I know Kenny Rosenthal couldn’t wait to get to Philly for a “real baseball atmosphere.” I hope someone throws a battery at him.
Yankee Trader October 31st, 2009 at 7:45 pm
“More waiting, just lovely. Might be time to take advantage of the free taco thing at Taco Bell tonight.”
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Taco Bell? Ugh!! You must have a TV in the bathroom!!
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But the bellgrandes are soooo good!
which franchise is worse, the knicks or the nationals?
Wait: Notre Dame and Washington St. is scoreless, but the Irish are 27-point faves and the Cougars are pretty bad. No Pac-10 magic is expected.
Bob
Swisher is going 3 for 4 or 3 for 5, with 1 HR and at least 2 RBI.
ix nay on the am scray
Christina: Pictures from Game 6 and game 1 of the world series on the blog!
October 31st, 2009 at 7:40 pm
More waiting, just lovely. Might be time to take advantage of the free taco thing at Taco Bell tonight.
Erica, do you have any programming suggestions? This show about people not knowing they are pregnant is getting old. The FOX pregame is lame in itself also.
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Saturday is the worst night of TV. If I am home, its my catch up night. Sadly, your best hope is to try to catch a movie on HBO
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 7:48 pm
ix nay on the am scray
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What Oscar the Grouch lover doesn’t appreciate a good SCRAM!
Good discussion, guys.
Don’t want to go on to much about Pete, but he was a good guy. Was the hammer when order needed to be restored, did his job, always kept it fresh, etc.
He changed, though. And I think that we’ve figured out that it was about the time he was offered the Globe job oh so long ago. The fact that he held out for almost a full baseball season and beyond is simply mind-boggling, through cutbacks and furloughs and pure idiocy on the blog at times. He must’ve been conflicted for a long time as his fuse got shorter and shorter all the way up to he dropped the bomb.
I will say that he was apologetic when he misunderstood me (guess he couldn’t see my emoticon).
The GB7 thing was going on forever, and GB7 certainly doesn’t need sympathy from a stranger.
But Pete was particularly rude to Rishi. Scolding her for posting things that she obviously didn’t see in his updates. We all did it, and I don’t know why he had to single her out. And do it several times.
Anyway, that always bothered me and I wanted to get that off my chest.
When does baseball start?
For those who love the work Sam, Chad, and Josh are doing…
make sure to let the LoHud editor know!
http://www.nyjnews.com/contact.....ss=letters
Pete who?
I have a question. On this whole “the crowd was not into the games and borderline dead at Yankee Stadium” thing that Fox is running with.
It didn’t seem as loud on the TV. I don’t go for conspiracy theories or anything. But I’ve wondered is it possible they are slightly reducing the crowd volume purposely for TV audiences to suit their slant? Most people who have been in YS have said the place was rocking (with the exception of the first game in which there wasn’t much for a pro-yankee crowd to get loud about).
Just something I was wondering.
hate the fox music…sounds like a funeral dirge
Nationals. Stan Kasten was one lucky person when hired by Ted Turner right out of law school.
Rishi tried to break the blog many times with her malicious code, she got off easy!
“Lets go Yankees!!!!!!! Guarantee a trip back to the bronx!!!!!!!”
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yes, go Yankees
but no… I am going to game 5 and want that game to be the clincher for NY
Did I miss the cast of Glee???? I just put FOX on.
“He seems to guess at pitches and with Hamels being esentially a 2 pitch pitcher if he doesn’t expand the strike zone and let’s the game come to him I think he could have a big night against Hamels.”
kf-
he could ,but in mid summer walking by the tv alex swung and stopped me in my tracks.
he actually was balanced and just put a ball he was fooled on back up the middle. he continued this right through the first two playoff series.
he is so strong when he doesn’t try to hit the ball hard he hits the ball hard.
ironically the worst thing that could happened to him was that he hit all those home runs without trying . the last few games he’s been pull happy and guess happy as you say.
the home runs look like they may have put him in a slump because they changed his approach.
the good news is he has to know what he was doing the first two games and long will as you say be working with him and reminding him of whatever it was they had worked on all summer.
i think he’ll be back this series , but he needs to think small and just keep the line moving. he needs to drive hamel’s two strike change up the opposite way.
Good news Boys and Girls,
Accuscore has the good guys winning 52%.
Remember, whatever happens on the field is for entertainment purposes only. The game has already been decided.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....=291031122
It’s a good thing they start these games so late, what with the huge possibility of rain delays…..(Sarcasm)
its not as loud for a few reasons…the sStadium is constructed differently and the series crowds feature many tourists/1st timers….its more enclosed and the sounds dont carry like they used to.
Really no reason to rehash Pete when we are about to play the biggest game of the year to date. Time to focus on the task at hand.
Hi everyone — looks like rain! Should have played this game on the west coast in In Yankee stadium west. Its 69 and sunny.
I have good sources that claim the Yanks will smoke Hamels tonite.
Todd
October 31st, 2009 at 7:52 pm
It’s a good thing they start these games so late, what with the huge possibility of rain delays…..(Sarcasm)
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Tomorrow night’s game starting at 8:20 is even more unnecessary
I like your thinking, michelle b, but then they’d all be complaining about the bridge closure.
Todd
October 31st, 2009 at 7:52 pm
It’s a good thing they start these games so late, what with the huge possibility of rain delays…..(Sarcasm)
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If they had of started earlier, this rain would be interrupting the game though, instead of just delaying the start of it.
vin-I like how nobody is projected to get one full RBI.
vin
October 31st, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Good news Boys and Girls,
Accuscore has the good guys winning 52%.
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If accuscore said it, it must be correct
“the waiting is the hardest part.”
The rain can go away now. Thanks
PittsburghYankeeFan – I couldn’t agree with you more. I actually feel sorry for anyone who’s stuck listening to the FOX announcers. For all the warts, John and Suzyn are professional, and give the Yankee fans something – and someone – to relate to.
Raindrops are falling on my head
And just like a guy whose feet are too big for his bed…
Nothing seems to fit
Those raindrops keep falling on my head,
They keep falling
nick: they could all take the ferry like the Houston Rockets did the other night.
Erica,
I have no clue how you can find that many “watchable” shows. Besides sports, my DVR pretty much consists of LOST (when its live), Parking Wars, and reruns of Seinfeld, New Yankee Workshop, and Good Eats.
I like Curb your Enthusiasm too, but I don’t have HBO, so I have to find alternative ways of watching it.
Any tv suggestions?
But there’s one thing I know
The blues they sent to greet me won’t defeat me
It won’t be long
Till happiness steps up to greet me!
“vin-I like how nobody is projected to get one full RBI.”
Yeah, apparently that’s how it actually works.
randy l.
i think he’ll be back this series , but he needs to think small and just keep the line moving. he needs to drive hamel’s two strike change up the opposite way.
I agree with you analysis and think that’s the key, although it’s easier said than done. Let’s hope it works for him tonight.
did ozzie just say hello to my little friend…i dont understand a word he says
vin,
how many blown calls by the umps did AccuScore have?
Vin Ever see a show called “the Woodwright’s Shop” ?
vin-
My current favorites are everything on NBC on Thursday nights. Wednesday nights, I am loving everything on ABC except Hank (yuck, poor Kelsey Grammer). I also love all Law and Orders. Flashforward, Grey’s Anatomy, and Private Practice. Other comedy faves, Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother.
I watch more, but I don’t want to scare you completely
At least with the delay, the trick or treaters will hopefully be done.
Doreen
October 31st, 2009 at 7:59 pm
But there’s one thing I know
The blues they sent to greet me won’t defeat me
It won’t be long
Till happiness steps up to greet me!
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Because I’m freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Nothing’s worrying me
Vin,
On f/x a new show called “the league” about 6 guys who are in a fantasy football league, its dirty and hysterical. If you have showtime, “dexter” is awesome. “house” on fox.
AccuScore is not infallible; it has me having Italian for dinner, but I’m thinking burrito with this rain delay.
Raaaaaaaaiiaaaan I don’t mind.
Shiiiiiiiiiiiine the weather’s fine.
Who remembers the Rain Song Thread? Good Times, Good Times.
5-3 yanks tonight!!
let’s make it happen!
Have Ghosts, will travel
Yanks in Philadelphia
Happy Halloween!
Erica -
Lol!
nick: where is the burrito coming from?
after spending a considerable amount of time today coming up to speed on the phillies and on hamels, i’ve read the baseball tea leaves and i have a feeling the yankees will hit hamels pretty well.
he seems like he over thinks things right now.
too many comments about how he must have good stuff or he wouldn’t be in the majors.
those are comments masking uncertainty.
Doreen and Erica: I have an awesome Burt Bacharach mix cd, I think you would both enjoy it.
Waldman and Sterling crack me up.
S: “John, this is incredible. I don’t see ONE umbrella. Look at the crowd. NOT ONE umbrella.”
J: “Well I haven’t really looked. You are correct Suzyn, I don’t see one umbrella. I don’t see any rain either.”
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Raaaaaaaaiiaaaan I don’t mind.
Shiiiiiiiiiiiine the weather’s fine.
Who remembers the Rain Song Thread? Good Times, Good Times.
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That game thread was a classic. LOL
randy l.
Did you see Alex taking BP in the background on MLB Network tonight?
He pulled a ground ball to 3rd and flinched like someone behind the cage yelled at him.
Next 3 swings were up the middle and right field.
History with Hamels is 4Ks, a BB and a HBP so he needs to adjust something to get it going tonight.
“how many blown calls by the umps did AccuScore have?”
They don’t need umpires on the spreadsheets, luckily. The guys you see on tv are just there for comedic purposes.
Prediction: Hamels pitches well, Andy pitches better. 4-2 Yanks.
those are comments masking uncertainty.
randy
hopefully we remove the mask tonite(halloween reference)
michelle: this burrito will come from La Corneta, in Glen Park. It’s a 5 minute walk and I don’t feel like driving.
I am actually really hoping for a pitchers duel of the ages. 1-0 Yankees would be perfect. Or even better 11-0 Yankees.
I have 1 (AL),0 (NL) in a box tonight. That $70 would look great in my Vegas fund
Yogi wants the Phillies to win
At what time is it ok to turn the porch light off and call it a night?
kf-
lets hope he does, because the yankee wouldn’t be where they are without him.
he’s been phenomenal until the last two games.
he could snap out of it just as fast as he went into it.
he’s the man when he gets it going.
man does ozzie talk fast or what?
La Corneta…havent heard of it and i used to live close to glen park. I like the red sea pizza place over there. And, what i wouldnt do for a roxie sub at this moment.
Erica did you see comminity this week?
Yes, MLB has decided to revert the series back to NY and give the NYY a 3-1 lead in the 9th!
C’mon Mo!
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Erica did you see comminity this week?
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I am going to put it on now since we are delayed.
Give me a heads up if they show the cast of Glee!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex mentioning the Joe Carter walk-off as one of his favorite memories as a kid was stealth!
“AccuScore is not infallible; it has me having Italian for dinner, but I’m thinking burrito with this rain delay.”
You’ve already HAD the italian. You just don’t realize it yet. Kind of like LOST.
BTW, I had chipotle for lunch and there was a hair in the burrito. Fortunately, it was at the end of the burrito – when I showed the manager she gave me my money back and a voucher for a free burrito. It was actually worth it. Years ago, I would’ve freaked out… but now? who has the energy?
Also, if you dress up like a burrito and go to chiptole, they will give you a free burrito on Halloween. Me and some friends did this a few years ago. Good times. We wrapped ourselves up in foil.
Michelle B and Erica, thanks for the suggestions. I’ll be setting the DVR tonight.
Nick in SF -
Do you know the way to San Jose?
Promises, promises – I’m all through with promises, promises now!
And, on this Halloween night, hopefully, one less bell to answer.
NBC Thursdays in the 80s
Family Ties
Cosby
Cheers
Hill Street Blues what am I forgetting?
“Did you see Alex taking BP in the background on MLB Network tonight?
He pulled a ground ball to 3rd and flinched like someone behind the cage yelled at him.
Next 3 swings were up the middle and right field.”
ny yanks fan-
no i didn’t, but great info. thanks.
that’s what we want to see.
how cool is it to watch that BP?
they should do that more.
“At what time is it ok to turn the porch light off and call it a night?”
When you run out of candy. We had to do that last year. First Halloween in a new house… we didn’t know what to expect.
michelle, it’s the place right in the heart of the Glen Park ‘village’, across the street from the Canyon Market. On Diamond Street. There’s also a branch on Mission Street near 24th, but I would have no reason to ever visit that one.
So hungee, better go now.
On All Hallows’ Eve
In “Howard’s House of Horrors”
Citizens Bank Park
randy l.
For what it’s worth (not much) I have Arod as the series MVP in Trisha’s contest.
If he breaks out the Yank’s almost certainly have the advantage.
vin-
Watch the South Park episode about Billy Mays, guaranteed you won’t eat Chipotle again.
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 8:11 pm
NBC Thursdays in the 80s
Family Ties
Cosby
Cheers
Hill Street Blues what am I forgetting?
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LA Law….
Or as Rose once said on the Golden Girls, La Law
If tonight’s game is rained out, and I don’t think it will be, but if it is, the Yankees need to start CC Sabathia tomorrow in game 3. That would keep him on turn to pitch game 7 on 3 days rest. If Andy pitches, CC would only have 2 days rest for game 7 and likely could only pitch in relief.
Uncle Ellsworth-
Night Court?
If Stairs gets a hit off Mo right here, I’ll buy everyone on the blog a free hairless burrito.
Is anyone else getting an annoying message about a slow script when they refresh the page?
DT – OPPC member
October 31st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
If Stairs gets a hit off Mo right here, I’ll buy everyone on the blog a free hairless burrito.
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Chicken, black beans, mild salsa and sour cream. Thank you
Trisha,
I love them through thick and thin. Yes, even Posada, whom some have (erroneously) accused me of hating because I felt more comfortable having AJ paired with Molina!
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Isn’t Posada sorta like Andy’s personal catcher
kf-
i hope you win it, because that’d mean the yankees win #27.
Sorry Erica. No dice.
Mo struck out Stairs.
Fox is certainly must see repeat TV tonight.
“how cool is it to watch that BP?”
YES does a BP show before games a few times a week but they talk too much and show too few swings.
uncle ell.
that brings back some memories!
-0 hours and 18 minutes until Game 3
Erica – always OPPC October 31st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Is anyone else getting an annoying message about a slow script when they refresh the page?
are you using explorer of foxfire?
“At what time is it ok to turn the porch light off and call it a night?”
I say whenever you run out of candy or 9:00 – which ever comes first. I still have candy and still have kids showing up.
KF
October 31st, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Erica – always OPPC October 31st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Is anyone else getting an annoying message about a slow script when they refresh the page?
are you using explorer of foxfire?
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Explorer. I have no idea what Foxfire is
Has a Yankee pitcher ever hit a homer in a World Series game?
Is it just me, or does Eric Karros need a haircut?
…by far the scariest thing I have seen on Halloween.
randy l.
Does that mean Pete Abe will go on an all night bender?
Must see tv in the 90′s
Cheers, Seinfeld, ER, Will & Grace, Mad About You, Frasier, and Friends
foxfire is firefox, a better browser.
Nick keeps having carne asada burritos to torture me.
“At what time is it ok to turn the porch light off and call it a night?”
9pm here.
after family ties went off the air they replaced it with “a different world” and “dear John”
Hey!!! It is raining now.
I guess no Glee
“Isn’t Posada sorta like Andy’s personal catcher ”
Yeah, what’s up with that!!!
Erica,
Firefox is another browser downloaded at mozilla.com, many people think it’s a better browser. You won’t have script issues with it, and it’s a very easy download.
So a guy sales a horse to another guy,and tells him this horse wasn’t trained like most horses, and pay attention.
If you want him to stop,say Amen.
If you ant him to go,say thank you Jesus.
The guy bought the horse,took him out to his land in the country for a trial run.He mounted the horse and said,thank you Jesus,the horses took off running.
He says thank you Jesus again the horse went full out fast.
The guy knew a cliff was a little ways ahead,and He couldn’t remember what to do to stop the horse.So he says stop,whoa,he pulls on the reigns,nothing.
Finally they at the cliff’s edge,and he remember to say Amen,the horse stops ,the guy says Whew, Thank you Jesus!!
Good question who does have the record for most WS HRs as a pitcher Ruth with Sox??
Maybe this “rain delay” is the Phillies plan so it’s not possible for CC to pitch 2 more games in this series. Since it’s not raining anymore let’s play ball…
and before the cosby show, family ties and
Fame Cheers Taxi Hill Street Blues
Winter Gimme a Break Cheers
Spring
1983-1984 Fall Gimme a Break Mama’s Family We Got It Made Cheers Hill Street Blues
I turn off the light at about 9:15, but this year I’m afraid to because my house got totally trashed last night, the worst on the block . I don’t know what I did to piss off those kids. My usually super protectice dog was asleep when it happened.
The Tartabull Seinfeld was on Last night.
Eating a Snickers with a Knife and fork.
Peterman reality tour/ Top of the Muffin To You!
“Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Good question who does have the record for most WS HRs as a pitcher Ruth with Sox??”
Uncle E – I looked up my own question. McNally and Gibson have both hit 2. No Yankee pitcher has ever hit a homer.
Pretty amazing when you think how many times the NYY have been there.
I dont use IE ever anymore, unless I have no choice.
I’ve completely switched to Google Chrome. Its a much better, faster, simpler browser. FireFox is my backup.
“Good question who does have the record for most WS HRs as a pitcher Ruth with Sox??”
Dave McNally of Baltimore hit 2 (one a Grand Slam!) & Bob Gibson of St. Louis also hit 2.
Taxi!
Pitchers who have homered in the World Series.
Jim Bagby, Indians, 1920
Rosy Ryan, Giants, 1924
Jack Bentley, Giants, 1924
Jess Haines, Cardinals, 1926
Bucky Walters, Reds, 1940
Lew Burdette, Braves, 1958
Mudcat Grant, Twins, 1965
Jose Santiago, Red Sox, 1967
Bob Gibson, Cardinals, 1967 and 1968
Mickey Lolich, Tigers, 1968
Dave McNally, Orioles, 1969 and 1970 (Slam)
Ken Holtzman, A’s, 1974
Joe Blanton Phillies 2008
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 8:27 pm
The Tartabull Seinfeld was on Last night.
Eating a Snickers with a Knife and fork.
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Ha!! Love that one. I say that about every episode though, so I’m probably not the best judge.
Right now to pass the time I am on Youtube looking up clips of all my favorite songs.
KF
I use firefox and I get the slow script message enough times
thanks Michelle
mlbCoz Groundskeeper just told me that there’s another band of rain to get through, but then we’ll play. Could be 45 minutes. #mlbpulse
11 minutes ago from web
Uncle E-
Community was great!
iiicollies October 31st, 2009 at 8:33 pm
KF
I use firefox and I get the slow script message enough times
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Maybe I’ve been lucky but I haven’t with firefox, that why explorer is my backup.
DT thanks!
Not One Yankee – interesting
I feel like a hostage of FOX right now
Erica – always OPPC
October 31st, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Uncle E-
Community was great!
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Erica, I LOVE Community. That’s my favorite new show this season.
Community was great!
Batman. Erkel/Harry Potter
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Community was great!
Batman. Erkel/Harry Potter
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I’m going to crush myself with chairs and desks
OMG – just decided to watch “the office” on tivo from this week. Micheal is dressed as “my dick in a box”.
Erin
October 31st, 2009 at 8:37 pm
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Erica, I LOVE Community. That’s my favorite new show this season.
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Community and Glee are definitely my favorite new shows
CC will hit a homer for us in the World Series.
Chevy CHase deserves props for taking an unflattering part and not being the star.
ATTENTION ALL FACEBOOK MEMBERS:
My sister created a “Joe Buck and Tim McCarver Suck” Group on facebook….please join and pass along to fellow Yankee fans (or haters of Buck & McCarver). Here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=166423493426
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Chevy CHase deserves props for taking an unflattering part and not being the star.
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Sadly, I am not sure he was getting many better offers. He did do a guest spot on Law & Order last season as the murderer. That’s usually a sign of a career in decline. However, he makes the show. I am not sure I would have watched it without him in the cast
For those not refreshing often, here’s some food for thought, literally:
UPDATE, 8:37 p.m.: Word seems to be that we will play baseball tonight at some point, but when, exactly, is unsure. Could be an hour or so. We’ll see. To pass the time, I’ve been ranking my favorite Halloween candy. My current list:
1. Peanut M&Ms
2. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
3. Kit-Kat
4. Nestle Crunch bar
5. Snickers
My 6th grade math teacher was always a great house to stop at when I was a kid. She gave out full-sized – like, what you’d buy in a store – Hershey bars and wrapped a word problem (“If Sam has 50 pieces of candy and Chad has 32 pieces of candy …”) around the label. Good times.
Mini Krackel bars are the best!
Sadly, I am not sure he was getting many better offers. He did do a guest spot on Law & Order last season as the murderer. That’s usually a sign of a career in decline. However, he makes the show. I am not sure I would have watched it without him in the cast.
True. Fun Fact My bud played his lawyer in that L&O. Said he was a good guy.
Good topic
1) Snickers
2) Whoppers
3) Three Musketeers
4) Peanut Butter Cups
5) Mounds
Can someone explain to me why MLB was so quick to postpone the game last Saturday night but is waiting this one out for so long? The rain ended last week at about 9:30 in the bronx.
Babe Ruth official chocolate of MLB
The 2 idiots on fox just said they have no iea when the game will start. But they showed the field and it’s absolutely pouring.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Butterfingers
Tootsie Rolls
Milky Way
Milk Duds
Hey Buck if its such an inconvienance for you to have to wait out this game and sit in your booth and call a damn World Series game i’ll be glad to switch places with you..You can sit on my couch in New Jersey and hand out Halloween candy
Erica, regarding the Reeses Peanut Butter Cups…Would they be refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups?
Tell me they would be refrigerated.
1) reese’s
2) Butterfingers
3) Milky Way
4) 3 Musketeers
5) Blow Pops
6) Candy Corn
First off, Reese’s will always be number 1 for me, but peanut M&M’s are a close second.
Sam, as a teacher, I love that idea! Integrate learning where you can; especially when it comes to math.
It’s hard now giving out candy to students. With peanut allergies on some sort of rise and now these gluten-free diets (kids who have autistm tend to be on that diet), I never know how to correctly handle the situation. Lollipops at times seem to be the way to go. Though I dont know where that falls on the gluten free thing either.
worst
Zagnuts
Clark Bars
kg
kevin garnett?
They better not rain this game out. That would take away the advantage from the Yankees.
Bottom 5 Halloween Candy, without a Doubt:
1. Butterfinger
2. Mounds
3. Three Musketeers
4. Wax Lips (remember those things?)
5. Candy Corn
Go for the poprocks!
Although we might see Cliff Lee again in game four I’d be willing to trade that for CC and AJ being on full rest for games four and five. I’m not opposed to a rainout tonight. What do you think?
Comet
Im looking at the radar right now, and theres a window approaching Philly pretty fast. Then theres another band of rain behind it, but that could miss Philly all together. Judging by the radar, I’m predicting that were looking at a start time of around 9:30. According to it, the ballpark is currently in a light green color.
1. Moose Bars
2. Baby Ruth
3. Oh Henry
4. Reggie Bar
5. Pay Day (aka the Arod bar)
I’m watching Night of The Living Dead, a horror classic.
“She gave out full-sized – like, what you’d buy in a store – Hershey bars”
Where do you think mini Hershey bars come from?:)
Zach in Port Jeff
October 31st, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Erica, regarding the Reeses Peanut Butter Cups…Would they be refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups?
Tell me they would be refrigerated.
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I’ll be honest. When it comes to chocolate and peanut butter I do not discriminate much
Micheal T_
3 of your bottom 5 are in my top 6.
To each is own!
I think the peanut butter to chocolate ratio in the mini peanut butter cups is far superior to that of the large peanut butter cups.
Discuss…
Dots
Chuckles
Raisonettes were underrated
Circus Peanuts ug
Candy Korn Ug
a rain out would help the yankees immeasurably.. with CC pitching game 4, there would be no need for gaudin to start and burnett could pitch tuesday on 4 days’ rest…
I hate candy corn. I think its the nastiest candy I’ve ever tasted. It even out grosses Necco wafers, and popcorn flavored Jelly Belly Jellybeans.
I think Jim is on to something here…
World Series waiting
Carving pumkins, pouring rain
Twitter, “trick or treat!”
DOes anyone know the name of the candy bar that has one section peanut butter, one marshmallow, i think another section chocolate, and another section that I cant think of? Its an oldie, but a goodie.
candy korn is the only candy i will only during halloween week. It makes me sick as a dog, but i love it for one week out of the yr.
I agree mick – raisinettes are underrated.
Jim the VT Yankeefan
October 31st, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I think the peanut butter to chocolate ratio in the mini peanut butter cups is far superior to that of the large peanut butter cups.
Discuss…
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Disagree. I prefer the full size. I don’t think they have a good chocolate/peanut butter ratio in the mini cups.
Christina: Pictures from Game 6 and game 1 of the world series on the blog!
October 31st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
DOes anyone know the name of the candy bar that has one section peanut butter, one marshmallow, i think another section chocolate, and another section that I cant think of? Its an oldie, but a goodie.
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Goo Goo?
It would make CC unable to start Game 7 if there is one on 2 days rest.
Yeah, candy corn is pretty nasty.
Does anyone know if they make full-size Krackel bars? We only have the bite-size ones.
Comet – no, a rain out is their advantage. It allows them to pitch Lee in games 4 and 7 (on 3 days). And it forces us to use Gaudin.
Game 3 Sunday – Andy
Game 4 Monday – CC
Game 5 Tuesday – AJ
Game 6 Wednesday – Gaudin as the other 3 are all unavailable
Game 7 Thursday – Andy
They would probably use Gaudin in Game 5 and AJ and Andy in 6 and 7, but regardless, we don’t want a rainout.
Tarp is going off the field
1. Moose Bars
2. Baby Ruth
3. Oh Henry
4. Reggie Bar
5. Pay Day (aka the Arod bar)
Arn’t these all the same?
For a 7th grade class project we had to make posters for our own made up candy bars – Mine was “The Yankee Bar”
915 first pitch.
gfd
at 8:24 pm
The joke was a big hit with some friends here with me for the game,funny stuff.Got anymore?
next year i might buy some twinkies and sprinkle them in the mix…afetr seeing zombieland
Angel,
Necco wafers ARE disgusting and those darn weird candy hearts that people give out on st valentine’s day.. YUCK..
Hershey’s w/almonds
Starburst
Jolly Rancher- Watermelon
We had 2 houses that gave money. One gave dollar coins and the other gave quarters. That was big money in those days.
First pitch set for 9:10
michelle b-
You are an outlier on Mounds and Butterfinger. I got many big bags of mult-pack last year and was left with almost only Mounds and Butterfinger, and some 3 Musk. Snickers, Milky Way, Nestle Crunch, Reeses and plain old Hershey Bar ran out.
This year I’m only offering the good stuff, with a separate bowl of Good & PLenty/Good and Fruity for Choco-haters.
Getting the Oregon/USC game here on the West Coast to pass the time. Oregon looks very good so far.
Angel- I dont know how any candy can possibly be worse than those necco wafers.. yuck.. though the jelly belly’s are a close second.
How about Goobers?
Cornballs and goobers
First pitch 9:15
i was always a fan of the mini mr. goodbar’s and the small all red nestle bar. and of course the white alpine swiss nestle bar they no longer make. and cadbury’s still rank up there too…
I’m still a big fan of Nerds. Anyone ever try to eat Nerds while driving?
On the way back from the taqueria I saw a Yorkie dressed up as a doctor.
someone should invent something so we can throw bon bons in the trick or treat bag
KG – ur thinking about a rainout is shortsighted and wrong.
Erin October 31st, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Christina: Pictures from Game 6 and game 1 of the world series on the blog!
October 31st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
DOes anyone know the name of the candy bar that has one section peanut butter, one marshmallow, i think another section chocolate, and another section that I cant think of? Its an oldie, but a goodie.
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Goo Goo?
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Hmm, doesnt sound familiar. I just know the candy was divided into 4 sections; each having a different filling.
Bit O Honey. And Sweet Tarts (first sour candy).
tarp is off!
That should have been pumpkins, not pumkins…
is eric karros wearing a bumpit?
Jim the VT Yankeefan
October 31st, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I think the peanut butter to chocolate ratio in the mini peanut butter cups is far superior to that of the large peanut butter cups.
Discuss…
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My aunt makes a dessert that is a peanut butter cup baked into a chocolate chip cookie. Its actually the most genius creation ever
A-Rod breaks out of slump with C Hammels fastball!
Hated butterfingers as a kid.
Almomd Joy and Mounds good
Can Utley give Eric Karros some of his LA Looks???
Necco wafers ARE disgusting and those darn weird candy hearts that people give out on st valentine’s day.. YUCK..
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Hell yeah. It’s like someone tried to disguise Necco wafers so you’d eat them because there is something nice on them. Ack – what is THAT all about? “Hi honey, I love you, and nothing says that like like this gross tasting heart shaped candy” LOL.
Christina-are you thinking of the Sky Bar? My grandma used to love those. I think they were divided into four sections.
we need subtitles for ozzie guillen…
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 8:55 pm
1. Moose Bars
2. Baby Ruth
3. Oh Henry
4. Reggie Bar
5. Pay Day (aka the Arod bar)
Arn’t these all the same?
For a 7th grade class project we had to make posters for our own made up candy bars – Mine was “The Yankee Bar”
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What was in the Yankee Bar?????????????
Carlo- you are assuming that they would not provide a travel day and they would play game 6 on wednesday right after game 5 on Tuesday…. i guess it’s all moot now anyway…
Nick in SF-
I am cancelling WDNHFD tonight. This is the best food porn conversation ever
Erin October 31st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Christina-are you thinking of the Sky Bar? My grandma used to love those. I think they were divided into four sections.
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YES, Thank you, Erin!!!
Cornballs, Goobers and Nerds – half the blog
from an admitted cornball
Teuscher Chocolates has eight or nine stores in US and make a world class champagne truffle with Dom Perigon inside. It’s outstanding
http://www.oldtimecandy.com/skybar.htm
skybar was in 4 sections…yum yum
Erica, the secret is already out, the contest is over.
Have you ever seen a Yorkie dressed up like a doctor?
candy corn belongs on the bottom of any list
blech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDsOAYiaqY
Here we go
# Christina: Pictures from Game 6 and game 1 of the world series on the blog! October 31st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
DOes anyone know the name of the candy bar that has one section peanut butter, one marshmallow, i think another section chocolate, and another section that I cant think of? Its an oldie, but a goodie.
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Christina – Is it a Sky Bar? I went to school near the factory, the air smelled like sugar.
http://www.necco.com/OurProduc.....oductID=16
nobody has mentioned ring jells
So how are we feeling tonight?
I’m highly confident that damage will be done early and often against you Cole Hamels. I don’t have great optimism about AP, however so think we may be in for a long night.
Kg – yes, its moot…..but if we do get a rainout any of these next 3 nights, they 86 the travel day.
Anyone ever have a Time-Out Bar? It’s made by Cadbury in the UK.
One word: scrumdidlyumptious
ps. I apologize for the use of that word, but i’ve been waiting to use it ALL day.
Nick in SF
October 31st, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Erica, the secret is already out, the contest is over.
Have you ever seen a Yorkie dressed up like a doctor?
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No. But I did get a Big Bird at Build a Bear once and dressed him like a doctor
please rise….music to my ears
Glee is on Erica!
What was in the Yankee Bar?????????????
I don’t remember But I know I have the poster saved.
Probably same as a reggie or Baby ruth.
i like to eat both kit kats and butterfingers, piece by piece. I take the chocolate off slowly….food porn
glee
Zach, I think I have, but I love the Aero Bar from the UK.
I am going to enjoy some Ritter Sport chocolate tonight.
Astropops were a big one in my day.
Wow!
What a voice! Great job.
I heart Glee!!!
- always OPPC
October 31st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
What was in the Yankee Bar?????????????
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Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford and Billy Martin?
ok y’all:
GAMETIME: LET’S GO YANKEES!!!
100,000 dollar bar was my fave.
anf Rolos
“Hmm, doesnt sound familiar. I just know the candy was divided into 4 sections; each having a different filling.”
skybars
Aero’s are great. I prefer the original as opposed to the mint flavour.
Nick-
Ritter Sport is the best. But its so rich a bar has about 600 calories and half from fat. Love the Ritter Sport Butter Bar too. Must be a Norcal thing.
DW October 31st, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Christina – Is it a Sky Bar? I went to school near the factory, the air smelled like sugar.
http://www.necco.com/OurProduc…..oductID=16
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Yes thats it! Thank you!
Being around the smell of sugar in the air must have been lovely.
I went to Hershey PA a few times, and the smell of chocolate never gets old. Plus, when you go to Hershey Park, they give you some free candy! Love that!
Uncle Ellsworth October 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
100,000 dollar bar was my fave.
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A 100,000 dollars is always a favorite
I don’t know if I want Jeter to get a first pitch base hit. Or work the count.
GreenBeret7
October 31st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
- always OPPC
October 31st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
What was in the Yankee Bar?????????????
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Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford and Billy Martin?
post of the night – you still got it GB
We’re coming up on gametime. I’m gonna do a couple of windsprints to lose some of this excess energy. I’ll be back.
if we are talking about candy bars from europe…Umm Kinder Bueno is my favorite….chocolate filled with hazelnut(nutella) filling… YUM!
Christina: Pictures from Game 6 and game 1 of the world series on the blog!
October 31st, 2009 at 9:08 pm
I went to Hershey PA a few times, and the smell of chocolate never gets old. Plus, when you go to Hershey Park, they give you some free candy! Love that!
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I was 3 when I went to hershey Park. I’d love to go back!
with the clocks going back an hour they have extra time to play with to get the game in
dsjunyc
A Bumpit,funny!
Thank Goodness, we’re starting before 10 PM.
Let’s Go Yankees!
the Reggie Bars absolutely kicked ass! they looked like a molten mess, but damn they were tasty.
anything with marsh mellows was a trun off
I think the fact that a “Moose Bar” is actually a high quality Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, in bar form, should put Mussina over the top in terms of HOF voting.
it’s not a candy bar, but ice cream only in europe. magnum bars. i love coming to iraq, cause i can eat a ton of them.
the reggie bar was essentially a baby ruth…
Michael T: I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a full Ritter Sport in one sitting… my faves are the Apline Milk Chocolate, the White Chocolate, and the Cornflake Crisp. That Biscuit one that’s just like a fancy Kit Kat is good too.
They have some crazy German varieties that I’ve never seen here.
If Arod gets a World Series hit they might name a candy bar after him.
I went to the Opening day game where they gave out the Reggies – I ate mine before the game started. no chance to throw it on the field
566 comments and we haven’t thrown a pitch yet. This blog is the best!!!!!!!!!
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I went to the Opening day game where they gave out the Reggies – I ate mine before the game started. no chance to throw it on the field
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That is totally something I would do
tolbeleron
C’mon Ellsworth, you’re better than that. You ever hear of regurgitation?
“Anyone ever have a Time-Out Bar? It’s made by Cadbury in the UK.”
Cadbury had a candy bar in Europe called Flake that was outstanding. It was like shaved chocolate formed into a bar.
Did I miss the LoHud “roll call”
GO Yankees!!
Best candy ever…………Reggie Bar!!!!!!
“If Arod gets a World Series hit they might name a candy bar after him.”
hopefully he does well because there’s already a zero bar.
Zach in Port Jeff
October 31st, 2009 at 9:14 pm
C’mon Ellsworth, you’re better than that. You ever hear of regurgitation?
And risk starting a complete and total barf-o-rama?
Nick,
For a discriminating pallet there is a Teuscher Chocolate store is SF check out the champagne truffle.
Uncle Ellsworth: I was there too. Opening Day 1978 and he hit a homer in his first at-bat to make it 4 in a row from the ’77 World Series. Right?
Wow, we were in the same place. My older sister climbed over the fence and went onto the field to get Reggie Bars.
Lets do this Jeetaaah! Start it up.
Uncle Ellsworth
October 31st, 2009 at 9:09 pm
GreenBeret7
October 31st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
- always OPPC
October 31st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
What was in the Yankee Bar?????????????
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Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford and Billy Martin?
post of the night – you still got it GB
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Ellie, it was just too easy. Three great post season players. Every post season, Billy Martin turned into Mickey Mantle, Jr. It’s a puty that he could do those things as a regular season player.
Cole will shut you down.
From NY Times
“The big question is, which pitcher will be more affected by the one-hour delay, the 15-year veteran with more postseason starts than any pitcher in history, or the shaky 25-year-old who gets an extra hour to ponder his recent struggles?”
I forgot that the Phillies fans used those annoying towels.
It’s a ***pity*** that he could do
nice one randy.
I’ll drink to that (hiccup)
Let’s Go Yanks!!!!!
This is nothing new, but it is on my fridge:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9.....135722515/
Milky way dark and Snickers dark are waht I eat now
and of course:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9.....otostream/
Hey! I just realized something….
We will have November baseball tonight
Strike zone is big so far…
Alright 1 out !!! Lets go Phils
randy l- good one!
Wow, high strike zone.
Real fans at Citizen’s Bank
Let’s hope the strike zone is this big for Andy.
one pitch one bad call..
My favorite chocolate bars would be:-
1 Time Out
2 Crunchie
3 Breakaway
4 Strawberry Freddo Frog
5 Kit Kat
What time does the clock actually go back an hour? Like 1 am?
I bet the Yankees make this bum Cole Hamels look like Cy Young tonight
Nick in SF
October 31st, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Uncle Ellsworth: I was there too. Opening Day 1978 and he hit a homer in his first at-bat to make it 4 in a row from the ‘77 World Series. Right?
Wow, we were in the same place. My older sister climbed over the fence and went onto the field to get Reggie Bars.
that’s pretty cool
Christina: Pictures from Game 6 and game 1 of the world series on the blog!
October 31st, 2009 at 9:20 pm
What time does the clock actually go back an hour? Like 1 am?
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2am, I believe
Sam – when you get a chance, please address the name of our resident Phillies troll.
Will someone tell Buck and McCarver that the first pitch of the game was a 79 mph change-up
Alrightttttt two out ! Go Phils
Does the Phillies troll need us to explain the rules of baseball to him?
It’s sort of like football, only that it isnt.
Each batter gets 3 strikes, and there are 9 innings.
other than that, its exactly like football.
Go Eagles! Oh wait.
Hey Chad, maybe you can get a job covering the Phillies since you love them so much!
Why do the trolls continue to come here during game time ?
so far hamels is throwing strikes…
He is going to be tough if he is getting that high pitch called a strike. It’s not a strike and you can’t hit it.
Cold Camels is as sharp as, if not sharper than, Cliff Lee.
Have to work the count a little better than this… they are still swinging at balls.
Phils are going to score 10 tonight. Afterwards, Pettite gets roid shot from Rodroid.
This ump’s strike zone is a joke !
123 they go,sigh!!
Nice job Cole. Keep it up.
hed BETTER be calling this massive strikezone for pettite….
Nick: why does pettitte’s bbhead look black?
What the hell was that?(the ululating demon girl)
Come on, Andy!
sit down texmascara
why is the strikezone on gameday so darn big?..its like the batters are 8 feet tall
That was cool of the Phillies troll(s) to wait until actual game time to start his/their trolling. Who says trolls don’t have any class?
Time to get to work Andy
Cold Camels + Cliff Lee + Pedro Martinez = 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 World Champion Phillies
The A-Rod Bar, now with Centaur flavor.
What a brutal inning. Hamels was all over theplace- missed the catchers target by a foot on almost every pitch but still didn’t get a ball out of the infield.
Wow VERY generous in that inning by the ump…I hope Andy’s zone is the same, which I doubt.
Why didn’t they go to that box that shows whether the ball was a strike?
wow – the Umpire must want to get out of the rain…Jeez!
but know one cares what he says. LOL
Let’s go Andy! Let’s go Yankees!
Andy had better get that strike zone. Especially the way outside and low
“That was cool of the Phillies troll(s) to wait until actual game time to start his/their trolling. Who says trolls don’t have any class?”
There is only a limited amount of time between Trick or Treat and mommy tucking them in bed.
This has all the makings of a long night…
michelle: are you going to say he looks like a crack dealer next????? He’s just tan from a long July road trip.
Johnny slipped
Arod please don’t give the Phils another run. Unreal…
jeeez arod….
Its nice to actually hear a baseball crowd. Now if feels like a World Series
E-ROD!!
It looks kind of bad out there, I wonder how dry it is.
haha – no i’ve seen crack dealers…and Andy looks nothing like Eric Aybar!
Alex, steroids don’t help you field a ball I guess
arod needs to step that defense up..and offense lol
Not a good play by Rodriguez. Should have been an error.
Ball’s not going to hurt you Arod.
It looks real slippery out there tonight… like Utley’s hair…
Alex better get his bat going, cause that’s two games in a row his glove has been lacking.
Phillies fans are so dumb and uneducated that they don’t know the team changed their color from moron to red
Johnny slipped fielding the ball.. not good
“Not a good play by Rodriguez. Should have been an error.”
nettles would have ate it up.
October Arod
Arod better get the glove down the next time the ball is hit to him. He did the same thing on the ball hit by Stairs. Even though that ball was hit harder. I hope the nerves aren’t getting to him.
How many balks a year does andy get away with because he has such a good move to 1st?
Tim & Joe hating on Andy.
Hey Phuk Da Yanks…what happened? Your own team’s message board tossed you our for being a complete imbecile and The Most Annoying Human Being On Earth?
andy needs to get in gear..cant give them chances…hope he makes up for it w/bat
Check Utley’s hair for grease! Check him for Grease!
Wait, that isn’t illegal?
It should be.
# randy l. October 31st, 2009 at 9:28 pm
“Not a good play by Rodriguez. Should have been an error.”
nettles would have ate it up.
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He only had 1 day off, he either works on his swing or his defense.
Medhi, great match from Arsenal this morning. I thought about going out for it, but since it was on ESPN2… too easy to stay in.
Why would you troll ? It’s so stupid.
im calling a hr by arod to stop the questioning and doubting
Now come people, why aren’t you all trolling Phillies blogs?
That’s what you do when you’re a fan, didn’t you know? You spend your time talking smack about another team rather than focusing on your own.
Arod better be ready for the roids chant and I hope it doesn’t bother him. Manny got them so he will also. Hopefully he can have a big game with the bat.
Michelle-
Am I a bad person for hating the Monster Mash????
Arod’ll pick it up. He was fielding ‘em on the screws before.
where was that one?
wheres the corner pitch ump….
I smell a double play
That could of been a strike especially when Hamels got everything called one.
you too steroids chant – how original…
Why is it that everyone on the Philli’s roster, including 1st base coaches are so prone to trash talking? I guess it must be the insecurity of being the most losing club of all time!!!!
Erica-
absolutely not, but i could think of any other halloween song that related soo much to baseball.
So I guess Pettitte will not be getting the same strike zone as Hamels..
Love the “You took steroids chant”. Great Steal Jimmy !!!
come on Andy
Come on Andy throw strikes…
I love how the homeplate ump is helping the Phillies. This is unbelievable.
Andy getting squeezed
randy l.
October 31st, 2009 at 9:28 pm
“Not a good play by Rodriguez. Should have been an error.”
nettles would have ate it up.
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I was thinking more about Clete Boyer, who was definately better than Nettles on defense. Loved Nettles’ bat, though, and was no slouch with the glove.
Nice pick off move
i love jeter and all but come on man…it’s the world series…these are the enemy…
Could you just get the batter out please Andy?
michelle b. – Doing the Monster Mash Waiting for Arod to Follow!
October 31st, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Erica-
absolutely not, but i could think of any other halloween song that related soo much to baseball.
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How about hoping A-Rod is a Thriller???
Its the World Series, Buck. Who cares if they were on the same World Baseball Classic team? They’re on opposing teams now.
The stolen base also helps on pitching around Howard if he gets Utley.
Gonna be a track meet on Posada tonight
Lenny Dykstra was the biggest roider of them all… nice try HA
there gonna make andy work tonight…yanks need to get to hamels
Come on Andy!! Let’s go!
The pitch count is going up and Arod definitely didn’t help.
what the hell is Buck saying! Arod would be way ahead of Jroll in getting to 3rd. Not a foot race.
I just realized Yankee Snoopy and Pirate Big Bird were not in their correct Yankee viewing positions. All better now
never showed Fox trax once during Hamels giant strikezone of a 1st. But Andy throws one called strike outside the zone and there’s the Fox trax…
Looks like this ump is calling the high pitches (for both sides) but not the low ones. Which is not good for Pettitte in my opinion.
“The stolen base also helps on pitching around Howard if he gets Utley.”
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Howard is one of the few lefties who struggles against left handed pitching
go after him
K
Good job, Andy! 1 more!
niiiiice one!
Somebody get Alex a tissue.
Nice deuce by Andy there.
Sit down gel boy.
I would pitch around Howard here…
An Organization that lost 10000 games hahaha they wish they had roid players
Dykstra and John Kruk….they were both on steriods.
Wow. And no reaction from the booth on that strikeout of Utley.
Can’t believe it. Stunned silence in the booth. Dead air.
Its the first inning people. How about holding off making pronouncements on how the rest of the game is going to go based on not even a completed first inning? lol.
“never showed Fox trax once during Hamels giant strikezone of a 1st. But Andy throws one called strike outside the zone and there’s the Fox trax…”
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I was thinking the same thing…
along with Joe and Tim saying Hamels threw nothing but fastballs yet his very first pitch to Jeter was an obvious changeup
Why is this troll on this site. Go away loser !
Is it just me, or does the way that Howard points the bat before each pitch seem totally bush-league?
Nice pitch by Andy.
Nice pitch, come on Andy!!!
Looks like the Yankees game plan is to be really careful with Utley and go after Howard.
Zach in Port Jeff October 31st, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Is it just me, or does the way that Howard points the bat before each pitch seem totally bush-league?
Just you. Giambi did it all the time.
i always thought kruk was on twinkies…
They show us these pitching diagrams like we are going to be using them ourselves.
Cole Hamels looks drowsy
I think Hamels is taking the same relaxation pills that Cliff Lee took
Is it really too much to ask for impartial coverage of a World Series?
Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
October 31st, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Is it really too much to ask for impartial coverage of a World Series?
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Clearly
Carl October 31st, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Zach in Port Jeff October 31st, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Is it just me, or does the way that Howard points the bat before each pitch seem totally bush-league?
Just you. Giambi did it all the time.
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Interesting, I dont seem to remember The Big G holding it out there for 7-10 seconds.
Thome does it too. It’s just a timing thing.
Aww listen to that crowd! They’re SO loud and into the game. Putting the Yankee crowds to shame. Thats REAL fans there for you.
boo
Yeah Nick it was a great way to start the day. Hopefully the Yanks will book end this day and I can go out into that SF night with a grin on my face.
Woohoo!!!
KK
PETT ROCKS!!!
Ichiro points his bat before every pitch, no?
But he’s Ichiro, he can do whatever he wants.
big K andy!
and Howard strikes out AGAAAAAIIIIINNN!
Howard just took the lead from Alex in the most strikeouts race. I hope Alex gets a hit.
Nice job Andy. He’s at 20 pitches now…
Zach in Port Jeff
He did it as long as the pitcher was staring in for the sign.
Hey Phuk Da Yanks….BIG GIANT PHUK YOU TOO LOSER!!!! That’s how we do it!!!
Nice Andy!
Howard is staking his claim for the all time record for WS K’s
im calling a hr now by arod to stop the questioning and doubting
Angel imposter??????????????????????
Ugh. Two huge strikeouts. I should turn on espn radio. At least Morgan and Miller are fans of good baseball, no matter who’s in the uniform.
no comprende
Nice job by Andy. Took half a day, but still no damage done.
Hamels threw 13, Andy 20.
Nicely done, Andy!
Ichiro does it
Hey Joe and Tim: you r watching the winningest pitcher in post season history. He probably knows what he’s doing when he “worries” about the runner on second.
Watch and learn u buffoons!
“Arod’ll pick it up. He was fielding ‘em on the screws before.”
good one.
yep, Arod is going deep!!!!! Take it to the bank.
veteran andy with the big K
how many pitches was that for Andy?
Is it really too much to ask for impartial coverage of a World Series?
Hey, it’s Fox. What else do you expect?
The crowd at Yankee Stadium had it’s loud moments at times but not throughout the playoffs. Who cares anyway ! All I care about is the Yankees winning not about the stupid crowd.
Ichiro does it too.
I am not watching the game tonight until i hear the kittens going “meow meooow meooooww” on wcbs 880. Someone needs to record that commercial.
smoooch
Nice K, even if Andy made a few too many pitches. He’ll find his groove.
I thought Charlie Manuel said the Phillies could hit anyone? Someone should tell Howard. What is he at, at least 5 consecutive Ks?
Hamels has a newborn at home, hopefully he got a terrible nights sleep
They need to light up Hamels. No more “just tip your cap” performances.
He left pitches up the last inning. Those eventually need to be crushed.
Time for Arod to do some damage..Of course Buck and his boyfriend won’t say anything about the Howard strikeout but keep talking about Arod doing nothing.
Pettitte scares off
Utley, The Uninvited
Howard’s hobgoblins
Nah, that was me Erica. I don’t see any imposter posts, so far. I was being sarcastic about the Phillies crowds seeing as how Fox has made such a big deal about the crowds at Yankee Stadium
Phils taking this one
THAT RAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KILL HAMELS!!!!!!!!!
The New Era commercial actually confused me for a second. I for some reason thought the game was back on. Well until they showed the guy in shorts and flip flops.
yea arod on base! lol
Come on Posada make him pay for that
lol @ hamels…idiot…that may get arod going…
we’ll take it!
leadoff man on, cmon Jorgy
I don’t think A-rod minds too much.
who can pettite hit now….hamels?
Is that like letting the game come to him?
knocked the needle right out of his pocket
should have been:
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Pettitte scares away
Utley, The Uninvited
Howard’s hobgoblins
Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
October 31st, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Is it really too much to ask for impartial coverage of a World Series?
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Oh. I got scared for you for a second
I went to the bank, where is my HR?
Actually come to think of it the 1993 Phillies did more Roids than any other team
Kruk
Dykstra
Incaviglia
Dutch Daulton
etc
OK so this is what knowledgeble fans is supposed to be? YOur ace pitcher puts a man on 1st on one pitch? And they’re cheering like they just won the world series…must all have the IQ of Phuk Da Yanks (with a handle like that, why am I surprised?)
Posada’s a real brain
Zach in Port Jeff
October 31st, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Carl October 31st, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Zach in Port Jeff October 31st, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Is it just me, or does the way that Howard points the bat before each pitch seem totally bush-league?
Just you. Giambi did it all the time.
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Interesting, I dont seem to remember The Big G holding it out there for 7-10 seconds.
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Rocky Colavito used to windmill the bat 4 times before each pitch and always stop and aim the barrel at the pitcher’s head.
Andy threw 20 pitches in the 1st
Posada u GROUND OUT KING
Posada look at a pitch please….
im scared
no balk? jesus
wow, talk about calling the high strike.
this ump is calling the high strike like its going out of style…..not good!
Christina,
The kids had changed the channel. When I flipped it back to Fox before the game started they were showing it. And I thought they were showing an old game because of the rain delay. Of course I’ve seen that commercial about 10 times, but not in the past few days.
Non-call on the balk, Alex should still be on 2nd or 3rd with that ground out.
HEre comes DP cano!
That high strike is a joke. Hamels is going to live there all night since its an easy strike.
what is Cano looking at?
My roommate just made Homemade soft stadium pretzels…..They are very tasty….be very jealous.
Cano u really suck
Hamels appears hittable so far. Yanks need to make him pay.
Very poor discipline by Cano….
sit down cano, u know
Cano is a idiot ! That ball wasn’t even close.
So Robbie’s plan is to not swing at balls over the plate, but try to hit the ones that almost hit him. Got it.
Yanks taking pitches right down the middle.
Cano is just lost at the plate
Time for a hit, Swish!
The pathetic offense continues to swing at garbage and take pitches down the middle
let’s go swish~!
Robbie Cannot
Is it me or Swish has a completely different stance and wait?
xoxoxoxo
Time to back up the talk for Swish
wat a joke
and down go the Skankyees .. Now thats how its done
swisher has an M.O……pop up or K!
Andy’s going to need to be very good tonight. Hamels is on tonight.
Hamels at 22 pitches through 2
way to make him work Yanks
The ump and batters are really helping him out. Posada swings at the 1st pitch and then Cano swings at garbage. Once again Swish gets owned by a fastball.
Another pop-up by Swisher… so glad he’s back in the lineup.
It’s u Kaz
We’ll be lucky to get a hit off this bum..
Easy outs geez…
They are going to name that area of RF – the Swisher Silo.
How many times has he popped up there?
You know the ground should be nice and soft for Hideki’s knees.
Just saying.
That was horrible. Swisher should not be in this lineup. When will Girardi finally bring in Hinske.
hamels throwing too many strikes, hard to take pitches.
Whats Swishers blood alcohol level tonight?
Phuk Da Yanks knows his stuff!
So tired of seeing Swish, I think even Hairston would have been better tonight. Soooooo frustrating.
Swisher is a bum…poor choice Gayradi
0.11111111111111111111111111111111
yikes, that’s Swisher’s current postseason batting avg
Cano is giving me Soriano playoff flashbacks with that awful swing on strike 3…
but at least Soriano hit the go-ahead HR against Schilling in Game 7.
Cano needs to pick it up.
The Yanks are making every Phillies pitcher look way too good
“That was horrible. Swisher should not be in this lineup. When will Girardi finally bring in Hinske.”
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tomorrow
Andy is going to have to be on his game tonight. Bad approach + giant strike zone = easy outs.
Swisher changing his stance in the World Series??? Uhhhh dude you hit like 30 homers this year with that stance. I think you should probably stick to it you’re just in a slump. I can’t believe that
Another game, another atrocious performance by the Yankees offense.
BEST. COMMERCIAL. EVER.
(Gilette)
Phils score two this inning
If andy can throw a 2 pitch inning, he’ll be tied with Hamels in pitch count.
Bronx Jeers
October 31st, 2009 at 9:51 pm
You know the ground should be nice and soft for Hideki’s knees.
Just saying.
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Still not thinking that is a good idea. If his knees get messed up, we lose his bat the rest of the series. Not worth the risk to me. I want him in that line up if we go back home
The umps are helping Hamels and Cano and Swisher are helping him out.
Nick Swisher is just simply overmatched in this postseason, Girardi needs to make a change now, he is hurting the team’s chances now.
I think it’s just matter of time Yanks lose this game.
They don’t have energy. Morons like Cano swing at everything.
Prediction: blow out lose for Yankees.
Good grief, Andy.
Best commercial…wow… poor jeets looked like he got hit by a bus!
yawn
Come on Andy!!!
MLB Gameday had 2 of Andy’s first 3 pitches as strikes
funny how Rollins gave Pettitte fits at first but Arod was basically invisible as far as Hamels was concerned. I thought changeups were the best pitches to run on.
I agree, Erica. They showed it 2 or 3 times at the stadium during the World Series. Nice seeing it on that huggeee screen they have.
Offensive struggles continue.
Thanks, Andy.
Crap.
damn bandbox
Damn, here we go…
This has blowout loss written all over it.
Game over
how do u like that, Andy Petunia?
Seems like half the team has a different approach cause it’s the playoffs.
Kevin Long has anything to do with that?
Boom HR
Jeez the Phillies have good at bats
Yankees offense is hurting themselves once again.
Swinging at pitches out of the zone and then taking a strike down the middle. They will have to play smarter than this.
Wow, do balls fly out of here. The Yankees have to start hitting better to take advantage…
sheisse…i couldnt understand why everyone was a minute ahead of me…rewound the tivo to see glee and forgot to fastforward. just as i figured it out…werth hits the homer!
Good Grief
I am not feeling good about this game.
That may be all they need with the yanks offense
Andy has to hit his spots tonight. This ballpark plays VERY very small. Much smaller than YS. Werth hits balls easily out of the ballpark because anything in the air goes out.
So much to us hitting Hamels? Why can’t this team ever hit in the postseason???
KKK
That sucked
bandbox? that funny coming from ” Stadium that bailout money built “
Let’s keep it there, Andy!
michelle b. – Doing the Monster Mash Waiting for Arod to Follow!
October 31st, 2009 at 9:56 pm
sheisse…i couldnt understand why everyone was a minute ahead of me…rewound the tivo to see glee and forgot to fastforward. just as i figured it out…werth hits the homer!
Good Grief
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I did the same thing during the ALDS. LOL. I had no idea why everyone knew what was going on before me
before WS I don’t get that so many socalled fans and analysts favor Yankees. Why?
Clearly Phillies are better in this series.
LOL
100 pitches of fun… October 31st, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Andy has to hit his spots tonight. This ballpark plays VERY very small. Much smaller than YS. Werth hits balls easily out of the ballpark because anything in the air goes out.
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if not for it being a naitional leaque park, that place would set all kind of records…
Andy getting bombed…Useless
Is this comments section going to be a repeat of the other night? Because I’m seriously not up to dealing with that level of agita again, lol.
Vote for Pedro!
yankees are having terrible at-bats..phillies having good at-bats…
Do these guys ever think about how much they embarrass the organization by always choking with the bat in the post season?
Mantle’s failed Liver- why would you have a name like that ?
Bad Andy is here tonight. He has nothing. Absolutely nothing.
It,s going to be a very long night.
AJ trailed 0-1 too, right? It’s all set up for us now.
I don’t have a good feeling about this game. Andy doesn’t have his best stuff and isn’t throwing strikes.
Mantle’s failed liver please go stick your head in a gas oven and turn it on. You’re a waste of skin.
that ball was extremely catchable.
Andy, get a grip now!
What is hamels ERA in thr postseason like 7??? Even the awful Dodgers hit him
# Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing October 31st, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Is this comments section going to be a repeat of the other night? Because I’m seriously not up to dealing with that level of agita again, lol.
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this blog needs to have registered users and an ignore feature for next season…
We swing at junk and take pitches down the middle. Pre game was talking about a high scoring game. I can tell you the yanks will not put up anymore than 4. And that’s being generous
This game is far from over, but the offense has to wake up if they are going to win this game, no 3-1 game tonight that’s for sure.
andy is missing location badly and falling behind everyone
Dearest Andrew Eugene Pettitte-
You are the winningest pitcher in postseason history. You are a beast. You are better than them. Pitch like it. Make this Phillies sorry! That’s all they get! Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely Yours,
Erica
this park might be a bandbox..but werth’s homer looked legit..
Ughh — Andy is getting squeezed a bit… I dont like it one bit.
Damn, he is not sharp.
I have never seen such terrible hitting, wait nevermind yes i have, yankees post season after post season since 2001
Angel,
I’m out of here… these game threads have been pitiful.
Trolls and crybabies. 1-0 and the game is over? pathetic.
Go Yanks!
Throw strikes, Andy
Over the course of the season, Swisher does have value.
He grinds out at-bats that take their toll on lesser pitchers, but that effect is mostly nullified in the postseason because of the quality of the starters.
He shouldn’t be getting consistent ABs this time of year.
F&*k HOme plate Umpire u old %$^
Yanks offense doesn’t scare anybody.
Be honest, w/o A-Rod’s miracle, they couldn’t even pass Angels.
Come on Andy, strikes please
this park might be a bandbox..but werth’s homer looked legit..
It looked like he brought his golf swing.
Pettite wont get it (unless Aroid brings the needle)
Just setting up the double play
big game pitcher my ass
swisher could not catch that ball…???
10-1 he bunts
Wow – pettitte is just pitching like crap.
wow that was a check swing…the ball is flying out of there.
Boston Dave, have fun, we’ll miss ya
oh boy, may be in for this thing going to 1:30 or 2, thank god we gain an hour tonite!
Andy, it’s only game three. Why pitch like it’s 2001 all over again?
andy needs to get together as well as offense…lets get out of this
This phillies croud blows away the yankees croud, its not even close
and where the heck is posada in the playoffs? the guy hasn’t done anything offensively.
rofl…………………………..
game over
are u kidding me???
got to get out of this inning…this is trouble
you’ve got to be kidding me.
Seriously?
time for gaudin to get up.
what was that get the freckin out
what was that get the freckin out
Posada what the hell are u doing? something wrong with ur legs?
The Yankees offense has been awful the entire postseason save for two games.
It’s been pitching that’s done the job for them. Tonight they don’t even have that. Andy is just awful tonight.
Wow, somewhere, big George is throwing his hearing aid at someone
Mods please ban the pond scum that is posting under ‘Mantle’s failed liver’
Unreal…Posada has to know that the pitcher is running. Get out there and throw to 1st base. Posada fell asleep there.
Posada is a punk….postseason choke artist
Boston Dave – 3 wins til 27
October 31st, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Angel,
I’m out of here… these game threads have been pitiful.
Trolls and crybabies. 1-0 and the game is over? pathetic.
Go Yanks!
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I am a few comments away from following you…
do you mean crowd? what is a croud?
that was Posada’s ball all the way!
this just blows chunks
I thought Night of the Living Dead was on AMC?
chest pains
We brought our A game tonight.
COME ON ANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!
let’s hope the bullpen has it in them tonight
Mantle’s failed liver
October 31st, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Pettite wont get it (unless Aroid brings the needle)
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Who is this jackass, Peter Gammons?
don’t bail on Andy yet!
Yankee at-bats are just down right pathetic. I mean Cole Hamels is already pitching better then he did in previous 5 or 6 starts.
“Posada is a punk….postseason choke artist ”
he does have 4 rings..
Wow Posada, way to hustle to that ball… Hamels would have been out…
hey now, we can walk in a run
OMG we lost…
get someone up.. andy has nothing tonight
i still get amazed how bad the yankees are against the bottom of other people’s lineups.
walking in a run in 3….2…..1..
come on andy!
Pinstripes in peril…
Werth, werewolf, Hamels, horror
A Philly frightfest
This could get very ugly….I’m not feeling too good about the rest of this series….their crowd is great
Gotta win now tomorrow or it’s game over
Such class those Phillies fans. Especially when you have to take a leaf out Red Sox fans books.
Well this sucks. Yanks are lucky if they get out of this with only 2 runs. It will probably be much worse though.
No pepitone he’s some scum sucking REd Sox fan that has nothing better to do. Either that or he’s a sad Phillies fan.
i can’t watch this crap anymore
yankees are putting on a show… just wow
andy can’t throw strikes, the bases are loaded, and we blew our chance of getting the NL automatic out…i’m feeling queasy
get it together and now!
wow do you suck ass pettitte.
this one is quick, many players of this team don’t have guts, except Mo, A-Rod and Jeter.
Jumping in the shower-
not good
andy falling apart in the 2nd inning!
Pettitte you are a joke shoot yourself
Andy should be well rested by game six?
Funny how bad Hamels is…. it’s like they switched bodies
‘ crying ‘
Way to pitch big misses pettite
I waited two day for this?
Andy, you are a much, much better pitcher than this. Step it up, please!
Where is the Mod on this board? is he taking a bathroom break? BOOT THIS SCUM ALREADY!!
Well we got a must-win situation with CC tomorrow.. Have to write this game off cause it’s about to get ugly real quick..
Mantle’s failed liver is Darren Daulton’s boyfriend.
come on get out this…this game is not over yet
Come on Andy. You can do this..
This is always a concern when Pettite pitches. He can only have so many good outings before a goose egg.
Shut up Erica
andy looks all or nothing today. how did .132 feliz nearly hit a homerun
SAM + CHAD –
Deal with the trolls or you’ll be blogging to yourselves.
3 runs baby
nice 0-2 pitch a hole
Andy will get it together, all you cynics, stop it already. Stay Positive! it’s painful to read your posts, IN THE 2ND INNING!!
game over.,.CC is our last chance
If Posada could field, we’d be out of the inning right now.
This inning would have been over if not for that horrible fielding on Hamels’ bunt… can’t make mistakes like that…
Jabba the Hutt could run on J. Damon!
Why are the Yankees playing like garbage? They look fragile? Where is the team we followed throughout this postseason?
WOW GAME OVER GOOD NIGHT
1 more out, then we can start scoring some runs. Please!
Well, this is pretty much miserable. Can’t hit a guy who’s got an ERA near 7, and Andy looks about as terrible as humanly possible. Just wonderful.
wow are you guys yankee fans? seriously???
yankees bats better get going!
it’s sad how the phillies know hot to take advantage of these opportunites but the yankees have been pissing them away.
DT – get real. Iknow, New Yawkers always want this and that. too bad, Phils win series
How could a guy with this much experience pitch this terribly? He looks awful. How does he start off 3 hitters with 3-0 counts and then he gets ahead of Victorino 0-2 and he throws a pitch down the pipe? Yeesh, really awful pitching by Pettite, he looks like ’01 all over again, kinda strange…
this place is 1000x louder than yankee stadium what a joke
I hate to say it but this game is very close to being to much for this offense to come back on. Especially with the way they aren’t hitting. Very close…
Maybe Pettite should have stayed home and gone trick or treating with the kids
3-0 in the 2nd? try throwing some first pitch strikes…
Andy is better than this.
hopeour offense doesnt decide to let another mediocre pitcher look like cy young again.
crowd is shouting “yankees suck”.
nice.
THE CANCER KNOWN AS NICK SWISHER has now filtered down to the rest of the team… the feeling of lack of confidence all started with him.
THE CANCER KNOWN AS NICK SWISHER has now filtered down to the rest of the team… the feeling of lack of confidence all started with him.
Nice to see the gutless Yankees and gutless Pettitte really give that good World Series effort!! LOL!!
Phillies in five.
Andy has no command….
calm down people. its a game.
game 3.
DEAR GOD THROW A FRIGGIN STRIKE
Just get out of this. We’ll get to Hamels. He’s not Cliff Lee. We just need to limit the damage here.
come on Yanks
where are all the regular posters…you people can not be yankee fans…
This troll situation is out of hand
Sam, Chad, Dave- do something please or you will be alone with trolls
no way andy comes back on 3 days rest. he’s probably at 60 pitches.
http://yankees.lhblogs.com/200.....atch-up-3/
now, Flaherty looks like a …….
huge edge on ANDY? LOL
Can our offense score 3 runs to get back into this game?!
KKKK
yeaahhhhhhhhhhhh,
Coulda been worse, but who took Andy Pettitte?
We won’t score 3 the rest of the series
Well, i think i am going to sit out on my porch and hand out candy.
Melky gets on…Pettite is going to hit a homerun
We can’t take pitches on Hamels cause he’s getting the high strikes.
just awful crap….none of those extra runs score if that simple SIMPLE play is made
He’s not locating and nothings breaking.. Hopefully, they can get a couple off of Hamels but it’s gonna be an early night for Andy.
well, it could’ve been worse. if the offense can’t score 3 runs, then we’re sunk anyway. andy just needs to get things together and pitch a gem into the 6th…
we just need that one inning to wake up our bats…
Enough Pitching Changes
October 31st, 2009 at 10:09 pm
where are all the regular posters…you people can not be yankee fans…
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Scared away by the trolls. This situation is disgusting
One Word Andy:
RETIRE.
Terrible…Not fielding the bunt really hurt them. I really wish that Posada would wake up THE PITCHER is running make a throw.
@Denise: no, give up. Resistance is futile. WFCx2.
Our team is capable of hitting just like the phillies. in the mean time, girardi needs to remind pettitte to throw some first pitch strikes. look what it did to help burnett.
Hey JZ how many innings is a baseball game you moron? Is it 2 or 9? Muppet!
Do we need to email them? I don’t think they read the comments during games.
The Yankees need to get to Hamels by being a little more patient. Just get on, and the runs will (hopefully) follow!
Not over yet. Yankees haved scored more than 3 runs in a game.
Andy has to be better that this. He’s basically cost his team the series.
Looks like Rollins prediction of Phillies in five will come true.
A hack like Blanton will probably shut throw 8 shutout against this lineup.
What a joke.
bring Andy back on 3 days rest? another reason to show Joe is not a good manager.
Might as well pull Andy early tonight (after another inning or two) if he’s going to go on short rest next start.
are these trolls met fans? red sox fans? could phillie fans be in here??
Now here comes Cy Hamels screw this team
Jump off the ledge, everyone.
Quit on your team.
Complain about everything.
Now is the time.
Andy needs to get it together and FAST….plus, we have shown ZERO offense in the World Series….and yes, I count solo home runs in that total….gotta strike back with at least one run here or we are toast….BANK ON IT !
big Game Pitcher Andy has thrown up som ereal stinkers in his day- and I’ve been there for a couple of them. Really only 2 calls hit that inning, and one of the was a product of theis bandbox.
Oh my gosh! That is not Andy Pettite…that is Kyle Farnsworth in an Andy Pettite mask!
I’m worried. The Yankees have looked inferior so far. This is not what I was expecting.
Can anyone answer me why this offense hasn’t shown up since 2005?
Yeah Arod, u know me!!
Erica,
Hang in there…..
3-0 and the game is over in the second inning???
Come on, people, at least give it until the seventh inning before you toss it over.
I will say this, though, the Phillies do look like the better team. I hate to admit it, but there it is.
Trolls are Mets fans.. They can’t root for Philly so they’re all disgruntled in rooting for the Yankees.
Hamels is throwing a CG
all I heard was how awful hamels has been.
Misses pettite showed up in a big world series game. I remember her from 2001 in Arizona
Andy will not be in this game long unless he really settles down. Then you have people I don’t trust in Gaudin and Aceves. If the Yanks want to win this game they will need 7+ runs. Too bad Swish can’t be taken out of the game.
Pettitte preyed upon
An unholy sacrifice
Philly’s bag of tricks
The regular posters left months ago…this board has become infested and they left. Can’t say I blame them.
if they come back to win this game. I admit I am a moron.
LOL
rconn23: did you have too much candy tonight??? It’s the 3rd inning of game 3.
Time to bat around. Send 10 men to the dish
arod has to field that bunt…he is playing horrible D
ERica I can get it if someone hates the yankees and is just trying to stir up trouble..but yankee fans bashing pettitte and giving up this game? you can not be a yankee fan if you do that..sorry
How can he pitch that well to Utely and Howard and then look like a total fool with Feliz and Ruiz. Andy needs to keep his head in the game, we need him to get a few innings more at least and keep this thing close, this offense should be able to wake up eventually.
How can you call people not yankee fans because the offense is sucking and people hate it? Why? Yankee bats never hit, and this has been ongoing for many post seasons.
I don’t think Hamels really looks that sharp. If Andy can give them a couple more innings at least we’ll have a game on our hands yet.
It’s pretty simple. The Phillies want to win this thing more than the Yanks. Girardi doesn’t try to win when he starts Swisher and then the “veteran” Andy Pettitte acts scared to death out there, lol.
rconn23
October 31st, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Andy has to be better that this. He’s basically cost his team the series.
Looks like Rollins prediction of Phillies in five will come true.
A hack like Blanton will probably shut throw 8 shutout against this lineup.
What a joke.
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And with that.. I’m done.
can we trade arod for peter happy.
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words make me cry to mgt.
Pinch hit
How come we get the Phillies in the World Series while the Red Sox get the pathetic Rockies? why couldnt we get the Rockies?
Andy isn’t acting scared, he’s just not hitting his spots, he WILL settle in, he just will
“arod has to field that bunt…he is playing horrible D”
You don’t watch must baseball i guess..that bunt was not anywhere near arod..
Outpitched, Outhit, outplayed. Phillies will take it tonight. Yanks look asleep.
They are making it easy on Hamels. He won’t even break a sweat out there.
Yes Andy gave up 3 runs. I will never give up on Andy. This offense?? That is another story. But ok let me hear how it is only a short sample size. What is this the 12th game already??
This troll is a Phillies fan. Nice swing, Andy.
why wouldnt andy just wait for 2 stirkes….get his pitch count up!!! ugh
Hamels is cruising with ease
really frustrating watching our offense make a pitcher who has been awful look like he is unbeatable
..and the ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE play CONTINUES….if we dont see a big change in this team, there’s NO WAY we’re going to win this, maybe not even go back to the stadium..
Come on, Yankees… WORK THE COUNT… Hamels’ control didn’t look too good against Melky…
Hitters need to wake up
Maybe those “You took steroids!” chants are getting to him, dont get me wrong, I love Andy but the fact is he looks terrible tonight.
Will anyone get hot for this team when it counts the most?
How come we get the Phillies in the World Series while the Red Sox get the pathetic Rockies? why couldnt we get the Rockies?
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because with our offense like it is now, they would beat us too.
Hamels is throwing just 2 pitches — 4 seam FB and a changeup — and we can’t hit that???
no i played
arod could have charged the plate and made that play EASY
he went to third, what normally he should do, but 1 there is absolutely no play to get them at third and 2 posada is not a good fielder.
done and done
That was the 2nd belt high, 89 mph fastball to Jeter this AB. This guy is going down eventually
Who cares what andy does? They are making a terrible 2009 hamels look like cy young.
*checks into game thread*
*sees the Philly troll retards*
*shakes head and heads out*
It’s shocking just how much better of a team the Phillies are. Better hitting, pitching, fielding, manager, etc…
Realistically, I don’t see how New York even wins a single game in Philly. And the real Arod is now fully returned. That flub fielding the bunt was classic.
It stinks that the regular season offense is absolutely no where to be found. More than 2-3 runs is really hard for these guys. I hope in the off season they don’t regret that the billion dollar offense can’t do a thing in the post season.
This is the 2nd time through the line up, it’s about time now.
Relax. Its only the third.
Can’t wait to hear that the bats will get hot against Blanton.
These quick innings are conducive to starting a big rally, not to mention working up a pitch count.
i get how a met fan can not root for the yanks..but can they really be happy if the phillies win
There’s that Hamels curve ball on the 1-2 pitch to Jete, he clearly still cant break it off…
WHY IS JETER SMILING WHAT THE HECK IS SO FUNNY JETER
let’s hope andy has a 1-2-3 inning…
I am out too-
This is unbearable. I will come back when its tied up
Pitiful, completely pitiful, to get shutout and no hit by hamels
anyone can pitch like cy young against us….
What happened to Pete?
What happened to a board that was fun to go to?
What happened to registration?
who cares how Hamels looks he can throw 85 MPH meatballs with no movement down the middle of the plate and these a holes will make him look like Cy Young and kiss his a ss after the game
HA, if they cant get a hit in 3 innings against hamels, who will believe they will do any better against blanton?
Unfortunately when your not hitting a pitcher with a 7 era is going to look good.
I’ve given up. The game (and season) are pretty much over. This sucks.
Three innings of no hit ball?
Yikes!
Different year, same story. Offense is dead like always. Now that A-Rod isn’t bombing the other team we are suddenly looking like we don’t belong on the field with the opposition.
Our hitters don’t scare anyone right now !!!!
Are people honestly blaming A-Rod for not getting that bunt? Really? He was 60 feet away, do you expect him to stretch armstrong his way to the ball and grab it? I know it’s halloween, but the whacko’s need to ease up a bit
That’s what Hamels throws. Fastball and changeup. He needs to work on another pitch, but hey, if the Yanks can’t hit either one of them…
the yankees are playing as if they are afraid of the phillies. they look tense and uptight. can’t win games if you are playing scared.
No one. Not the media. Not the Yankee people. Not the people on here can explain to me why the Yankees stop hitting in the postseason
Anyone else surprised Hamels is mowing down the lineup, good change up/plus fastball always beats this lineup.
First pitch strikes…not sure there’s a better formula. Let’s hope Andy can nibble the corners early in the count, because I’m a little nervous about him going right after these guys. Either way, he’s got to get these guys in defensive counts. It’s why Hamels is cruising…
dear andy,
123 inning please. keep your pitch count low and start to turn this momentum.
thanks boss
Watching the Yankees bat this WS is making me vomit. They look at fastballs right down the middle and swing at garbage a foot off the plate. It’s pathetic.
K Long is getting his butt whipped tonight. Cole Hamels? no hits through 3 on 35 pitches?
Was there any preparation? If so, it was not very good.
Maybe Erica should go take a shower…so the Yanks can start hitting.
Too many Philly/Boston trolls…have a good night Yankee Fans
It’s the same team it’s been for the last six years. It really is.
Pie throwing, Swisher’s mohawk and all that feel good chemistry means nothing right now.
guys…when the playoffs come – you throw all stats and everything out the window. each game becomes a must win – it’s a different kind of pressure compared to the regular season. pressure effects people differently. and it gets even bigger in the world series.
the phillies were there last year. the yanks missed it last season. when you constantly put the only acceptable goal is to win the world series…you are only ADDING to the pressure.
our yanks play with more pressure than any other team in baseball. so far, this season, they gave us a GREAT regular season and a GREAT alds and alcs. we got timely hits and big pitching.
we didn’t in game 1 but did in game 2. we are early in game 3. the phillies have been here last year…they probably don’t feel as much pressure as we do…and their body language is showing it.
there’s a long way to go in this series…one at bat can change everything.
keep the faith. if you can’t, the seriously get the f out and go watch a movie with a scripted ending.
These sickening perverted losers Joe and Tim are disgraceful, even for Yankee hating scumsacks like them.
No hitter for hamels.
KKKKK
“Three innings of no hit ball?”
4 soon.
Meanwhile the crowd is much louder and much into the game than was the case at Yankee Stadium for the first two games of the Series.
howard is horrible against lefties.
Different year, same story. Offense is dead like always. Now that A-Rod isn’t bombing the other team we are suddenly looking like we don’t belong on the field with the opposition.
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Our Offense is just plain terrible right now, luckily we get a couple hits this series!
The funny thing is that the media keeps pimping pitchers up like they are Bob Gibson when they shut us down. How is Cliff Lee looking right now??
Come on Yankees hit like you’re hitting against the Yankees.
So thats 8 strikeouts for Ryan Howard and not a word about that tomorrow..but arod goes 2-4 with 1 homerun (hopefully) and we’ll still hear it about him rather than R-f’ckn’-Howard
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Go Yankees !
this feels similar to the 2001 WS against the diamondbacks. Little offense so far.
At least we can agree that Buck and McCarver suck ass.
Since when is a guy throwing 89 mph “having good stuff” Joe Buck? This is a pathetic showing by the Yankee bats. I think they get some runs off Hamels the rest of the 2nd time through the lineup. Andy needs to keep it at 3, though
c’mon andy go 1-2-3 please
The only pitch count going up is ANDY’S HE AT 56
Jeter and Posada are the only Yankees on the field that are not batting either .000 or in the .111 – .143 range. This team has shown NOTHING in the World Series with the bats that would indicate they can put up 5 or 6 runs in this game. Someone needs to remind them that GETTING to the World Series is NOT the prize !
Hoping Andy can hold it down and give the offense enough time to wake up and score some runs the way they did in Anaheim. Let’s go Yankees . . .
Why can’t this team hit in the postseason? Is the preparation that bad? Not all pitchers are Cy Young.
What is wrong with them?
Cmon–give us a 6 or 7 spot. Show us that you have it, before next year!
When the top of the order isn’t hitting for Philly, the bottom of their order picks them up. What a concept…
3-0 will not win this game, and you can take that to the bank!
If the Phillies don’t add to that lead, the Yanks will catch them. All Pettitte needs to do is hold it here, then give his offense a chance to get to this guy.
I can’t think of a worse team in the World Series than this year’s Yankee squad.
Embarrassing, disgraceful, pathetic, anemic, humiliating, rancid…there aren’t enough adjectives to describe just how poorly the Yanks are playing and how overmatched they look.
The last guy I knew to reach down and hit a ball headed for the ground with a half swing and know it was a homer off the bat was Manny Ramirez, and we all know what he used to do that.
It looks like steroids are Werth it when one can drive a ball out like that.
4th…5th…6th inning…
Yankees score in each.
Just have to hold them.
6-5 Yanks.
Posada and Alex HRS
Andy starting to throw strike 1 and he looks a little more aggressive, hopefully he’s woken up and can get in a little bit of a groove, we can definitely score against Hamels.
Andy’s looking a lot better this inning, lets contain the damage.
i think tex and arod will get something next inning. just a couple hits…just keep passing it up to the next guy. hopefully andy can get one more out now…
lets go yankees!!
New thread as go to the fourth.
A few things, so far:
I officially hate the Phillies and their stupid, hockey-haired lineup.
I officially hate Philadelphia’s “rowdy” fans with their twirly-rags. Nothing says ‘blue-collar’ like twirly-rags!
Congratulations to the Philadelphia Phillies on their second consecutive World Series Championship.
Andy throw Strikes Damn it !!!
I don’t know what’s harder to watch our “big game” pitcher lookin like this Or our offense lookin more scared than a pie with Rosie O’donell in the same room
THANK YOU ANDY!
Yankees usually do most damage 2nd or 3rd time through the order. Pettitte needs to hold it right here. I hope Tex and ARod earn their money in the 3rd.
I’ll take that two more times over!
sar515 October 31st, 2009 at 10:23 pm
4th…5th…6th inning…
Yankees score in each.
Just have to hold them.
6-5 Yanks.
Posada and Alex HRS
Let’s get our first hit first
OK, let’s go….
Damon, Tex, A-Rod…. time to show up.
A 1-2-3 inning, now the offence needs to show up!
Haha, Melky phaked out the Phillies phans!
The worm has turned?
love it, Melky faked out the fans in center
This ballpark is such a joke. Werth thought he got enough of that one. People talk about YS but this place is much worse. YS is RF here it’s LF, RF and CF.
Melky with the Siiikkkeee!!!
OK Andy. Now, let’s get the offense going!!
OK…maybe Andy’s pitching comeback in that inning will spark the SLUGS ( all Yankees except Jeter and Posada ) into showing that they can actually hit the frickin’ ball !
Dodgers and Rockies were able to hit Hamels. This is pathetic. But I am looking forward to seeing Cano hit his 20 home runs in the regular season and listen to how he is turning into Rod Carew
9 pitch 1-2-3 inning from Pettitte oughta give them a little confidence
New thread
trolls stay behind please
Has anyone noticed that Cole Hamels is throwing a no hitter? Because that’s what he’s doing. He’s throwing a no hitter. No hitter no hitter no hitter.
Andy’s giving them 6. Darn it, what is wrong with the hitting.
It is beyond atrocious. What is the problem? Nerves? Poor preparation? Hamels isn’t exactly blowing people away.
OK–they saw him once. Now let’s see what these bums can do.
You guys need to stop crying about how “bad” the Yankees are and how much “better” the Phillies are. If you don’t have faith in your team, what the hell do you have?
Stop whining, and watch some baseball – or if you think this is over don’t bother watching.
The series is tied, remmember. it’s not 2-0 Phils.
Hopefully the middle of the order can get on base here. Actually make Hamels work a little bit….
Nice response Andy, last game I predicted A Rod would homer in one of his first two ABs, lets see if he can get on one of those mediocre fastballs Hamels is serving up…
Cano has to be the biggest disappointment this season. I love his swing and will always stand by him but ever since he got that big contract he’s sucked so bad in clutch and of course RISP.
I think Damon is averaging about 1.5 pitches seen per AB, come on Johnny!!
And stop whining about the ballpark. It’s the same damn ballpark for both teams. And Damon couldn’t reach the wall with that weakass flyball either.
Can someone please step out of the box and disrupt Hamel’s rythm…where’s Bernie when you need him
Getting late real early to quite Yogi. Now is the time to start scratching back.
Posada has a tendacy to give up on plays & I hate that.
He gave up on that bunt way too early. Replays show Hamel was only half way down when he got to the ball.
He did’nt even make the throw on Rollins steal cause he wanted everyone to know Rollins stole it on the pitcher & not on him.
Against the Twins he could have thrown Mauer out at the plate on a ball that got just a little away but did not hustle for it.
He does that alot & Giraldi does’nt do anything about it. I hate players who don’t play hard all the time.
Another god awful hook from Hamels there on 1-2 to Tex…
nice walk Tex…let’s keep this going.
uncle tito, I think, both Pettitte and Posada were expecting each other to pick up the ball and no one called it.
nice Alex.
HOMERUN!!!!!!!
That ball almost sailed out of here. Thats a home run off the camera!!!!
Triple Short Of A Cycle
October 31st, 2009 at 10:20 pm
No one. Not the media. Not the Yankee people. Not the people on here can explain to me why the Yankees stop hitting in the postseason
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Although, I am certainly no expert, I’ll take a stab at it.
1) Like a commenter mentioned previously, the Steinbrenner’s will not accept anything but a World Series victory, and that puts a lot of pressure on the players and management.
2) I heard Charlie Manuel say that the scouting reports they got on the Yankee hitters was outstanding. Scouting the oppositiion is a skill that a lot of people don’t recognize.
3) The Yankees not hitting is a head thing, in my opinion, especially A-Rod. He thinks too much out there.
That’s all I got.
He’s back?
that better get turned over!
That hit the camera!!! I called it baby!!! Whooop!!
That is a home run. Fair’s fair.
THAT’S 3-2 YANKS and ALEX COMES THROUGH AGAIN!!!!!!
Hit off the camera. Home run.
Where is the shot from that camera?
HOME RUN!! CALL IT!!!!
that better be called a home run!!!!
note to fox: move your camera back!
If that’s not a homerun then its freaky bad luck. No way that ball doesn’t leave the park if it didn’t hit the camera.
Of corse mccarvercand buck are arguing the ball was coming down when it hit. What a disgrace from a national broadcast
HUGE!
Sorry Bucky boy!!! Thats a dinger!!! Lets go baby!!
Huge. Huge. Huge call.
Yay ARod.
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PUT THAT IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE IT
YES!!!
Despite Fox trying to talk them out of it justice is served. That ball was actually pasted pretty good for such an easy swing.
POSADA IS A FREAKIN MESS IN THIS SERIES CAN WE PLEASE PUT CERVELLI IN.. A CALMING INFLUENCE.
just swing at everything, cano..
Cano sucks………..
Now McCarver complaining about the 3-2 pitch to Tex, and discovering the tool called Foxtrax.
posada and cano are worthless post-season players
How can we win with Cano, Posada, Swisher & the pitcher hitting???????????????
Posada just looks ao anxious does he relize how stupid he looks? can he look anymore nervous tonight? can someone please get in his head and tell him to relax?
Hey Gary…Trust me
sar515
October 31st, 2009 at 10:23 pm
4th…5th…6th inning…
Yankees score in each.
Just have to hold them.
6-5 Yanks.
Posada and Alex HRS
LOL @ whatever
Really? Put Cervelli in? Wow…Not only is that not possible since hes not on the roster its also crazy reactionary
Hitters MUST Relax already!
all i see is guys pressing. 89 mph fastballs being missed or popped up is all about pressing. first pitch swinging at change ups. you think they would have figured it out already.
im disgusted the way they swing the bats and sudden lack of working the count.
E-ROD again!! Jerk…best player in baseball..NOT!
Why are you guys even listening to Fox? I just mute the TV and put on WCBS.
Yikes, A Rod looks awful at 3B this series, that’s 3 plays he should’ve made…can we please throw strike 1 to Carlos Ruiz?
Way to make up for your HR. Couple of unearned runs, anyone?
Guys…
We’re down 1 with 5 inning left…
And you’re benching the whole team.
Chillax!
Has anyone else wondered why the opposing managers never talk to Fox? The Angels had their pitching coach, and the Phillies have had various other people other than Manuel. Girardi always talks to Fox.
thank god we made that play….but ever so poorly!
LOL, sometimes Swish does a girly little skip when he makes catches out there…good job Andy, he’s battled back these past two innings.
If Tim McCarver thinks that was the first curve Hamels threw, he hasnt been paying attention.
Swishalicious! Lets go Melkman!
why o why didnt we bunt there?
OH MY GOD I DONT BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW
I like how the pitchers can wear jackets. So precious.
There ya go.
Big hit for Andy. (Even if he can’t run!
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Big spot for Arod here. I hope that HR last time got him going again.. I knew in the back of my mind that Hamels would lose it eventually..
Erica
Are you back?
Good hit by PBF.
JA Happ has some DSLs
We need a 1 2 3 inning here
The Yankees just can’t put a team away…2 men on, 1 out…and they fail
Robinson Cano to reporters before the game: “I will continue to adhere to my strategy of taking 89-mph pitches down the middle, swinging at pitches in the dirt, while allowing no more than three pitches to be thrown to me per at-bat. This, my friends, is the way to victory.”
Swisher!!
man, do I look like a genius
you just can’t predict baseball, Suzyn.
The yankees suck fat ones they are a bunch of little prisses I hope they lose and I hope steroidriguez never gets a ring.