Flash Points: John Flaherty breaks down the Game 5 pitching match-up
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Former Yankee and current YES Network analyst John Flaherty has agreed to break down the pitching match-up for every Yankees postseason game exclusively on the LoHud Yankees blog. Be sure to check him out on the pre- and post-game show on YES today. Here’s his take on the Game 5 starters:
YANKEES: RHP A.J. Burnett
WHAT’S HE THROW? “Two kinds of fastballs, power curveball, change-up”
BREAKDOWN: “To start with, I’m not that concerned about the three days rest thing – his numbers doing that are fantastic and more importantly, A.J.’s confidence is overflowing right now after doing what he did in Game 2. I think he is champing at the bit to get back out there. The one thing we’ve talked about all postseason is whether he can keep his emotions under control and I was impressed with how he handled the 0-1 situation in Game 2. This is a different set of emotions, knowing he can close out the World Series, but I have no reason to think he won’t be able to handle it, too. In terms of pitches, look for him to go back to that power curve as much as he can, especially if it’s working like it was in Game 2. He really was on top of it then and got most of his strikeouts with that pitch.”
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PHILLIES: LHP Cliff Lee
WHAT’S HE THROW? “Two fastballs, cutter, curveball, change-up”
BREAKDOWN: “Lee has had an unbelievable postseason and he throws everything – all of his pitches – for strikes. If you’re a hitter, you feel like you’re being attacked because there is just no room for patience at all. I think the Yankees will look to take the attitude that they can’t wait – they’re going to go up there hacking tonight, because if you try to wait him out you just end up down in the count and that’s when Lee can be even tougher to handle. I expect Lee to be as good as he’s been tonight, so it will be up to A.J. to hang with him and turn this game into a real battle.”
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EDGE: “On pitching alone, I’d give a slight edge to Lee but less than if you’d asked me at the start of the series. That’s how much I think of what A.J. did in Game 2. I’d say this, too: I think the first three innings are huge tonight. If Lee stumbles at all, and gives up a few runs, I think the Phillies might say ‘we can’t win three in a row against this team’ and make life easier for A.J. In a game like this one, I see one inning – or even one hit – being the difference.”
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Josh Thomson
Lets hope for some timely hitting again by the yanks.
Patrick
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
“Hey look, Chan Ho Park uses a spitball in last night’s game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuDZVJ8Hd8I”
FYI Patrick–He’s not Rivera and he actually spit ON the ball, so there’s no need to bring this up.
repost:
Hey look, Chan Ho Park uses a spitball in last night’s game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuDZVJ8Hd8I
In that video, Park blatantly spits a huge loogie on his hand then rubs it into the ball
Love these Flash Points….. good job guys.
Regarding Francesa, I’m curious if anyone heard if he actually followed through and had that Yankee panel he was supposed to have Friday? I was stuck in meetings all day and couldn’t listen.
Being Positive
I say Jose Molina and GGBG both have RBIs, im pumped about this game, ill worry about game 6 if and when we play a game 6.
Wait did Francessa just say that Johnny couldn’t even throw Howard out??? He did except Posada couldn’t hold onto the ball
Guess the Line Up Standings
After 12 rounds of Postseason Guess the Line Up, there have been 43 different winners. As you can see the competition is very intense with today possibly being the last round (max 2 more after today) Here are the players with 3 wins or more:
Blackaccord – 6 wins – 10/7, 10/16, 10/19, 10/29, 10/31, 11/1
Fran- 6 wins – 10/11, 10/16, 10/19, 10/24, 10/28, 11/1
Upstate Kate – 6 wins – 10/7, 10/11, 10/16, 10/19, 10/31, 11/1
Vin – 6 wins – 10/9, 10/16, 10/19, 10/24, 10/31, 11/1
Andrew GTLU Bronze Medalist – 5 wins- 10/7, 10/9, 10/16, 10/19, 10/22
Andrew33 – 4 wins – 10/19, 10/22, 10/28, 11/1
Dave F – 4 wins – 10/24, 10/28, 10/31, 11/1
Frank from Chatham – 4 wins – 10/20, 10/22, 10/31, 11/1
NYY626 – 4 wins – 10/9, 10/19, 10/24, 10/31
Rob in VT – 4 wins -10/9, 10/16, 10/19, 10/28
Christina -3 wins – 10/11, 10/19, 11/1
Doreen – 3 wins – 10/7, 10/11, 10/31
Ed H – 3 wins – 10/11, 10/16, 10/19
KF – 3 wins – 10/11, 10/19, 10/31
Flaherty is awesome. Best of the YES…
I am so tired of hearing the folksy FOX broadcast. I wish Sterling’s broadcast was in sync with the TV delay…
Any technology out there that allows one to mute broadcaster voice audio channel and still keep game sound? that would be amazing..
miggs,
It was postponed. One of the panelists canceled at the last minute
How about this scenario?
Jeter-Damon-Tex-Arod…1st inning damage, early lead…AJ throws another gem….is this impossible?
I think Chan Ho’s PhD dissertation in doctoring the baseball was advised and guided by the leading professor in the field, Dr. Cliff Lee. Joe G. could get a little subtle shot back at the Phillies for continuously plunking his guys this series by having the umps check Lee’s hat during the 1st inning.
I’m not making the mistake of leaving Damon out of my GTLU today….
Damon, Arod, Jeter and ummmm….. AJ Burnett.
It’s now time to play postseason “Guess the Line Up”
Post your line ups to me here (or any new threads) players AND POSITIONS. Please think very carefully, I will not accept any revisions.
I will accpet submissions until the sooner of the line up being leaked or 4pm. Absolutely no late entries allowed today.
With the standings so close and hopefully, no more rounds- every win matters. Good luck players!
DT-
I have said it the last two games and I think its very much worth repeating.
Damon is a Demon tonight!!!!!!
When are people going to stop with this 3 day nonsense. BP did a study and found that pitchers who pitched both on 3 days and normal rest in the same season actually pitched better on 3 days rest.
CR9
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Love Jorge, but he jumps up too quickly much of the time rather than framing pitches. Even with nobody on base. This previous line was in response to somebody who said Jorge is great at framing pitches. Not an attack on Jorge in any way.
Please tell me somebody remembers it. There was a 2-0 count last night and the ball, IMO, was right down the middle, but Jorge jumped up and dropped the ball, the ball may have gone to the backstop and it may have been with nobody on base, but it was called a ball to make it 3-0.
I watched almost the entire game last night on mute. It’s frustrating to have your announcers removed during the postseason and replaced by 2 clowns.
do elimination games of GTLU count extra?
Jeter 6
Damon 7
Teixeira 3
Rodriguez 5
Swisher 9
Cano 4
Molina 2
Burnett 1
Gardner 8
Here’s my lineup Erica,
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
Arod 3B
Swish RF
Cano 2B
Molina C
Gardner CF
AJ P
I’m going with Swisher before Cano mainly because he is a switch hitter against the lefty, and Cano has been worse than Swisher so far this postseason. And I think Joe is going to go with Gardner after Molina, more lefty-righty stuff and mostly just a hunch. And btw, I thought I had 3 wins in GTLU? I could be mistaken…
What will Francesa be saying if we jumped on Lee early?
Even a run or 2 in the 1st?
Ok AJ, do your thing, the heck with Gaudin.
this lineup will be a fun one
jeter ss
damon lf
tex 1b
arod 3b
swish rf
cano 2b
molina c
gardner cf
aj P
Jim Kaat explains Ryan Howard’s struggles, Mariano’s dominance
09:30 AM11.02 Posted By: Andrew Perloff SHARE COMMENTS (2)
MLB Network analsyt Jim Kaat joined the show to discuss the World Series. Here are some of his takes.
– Kaat said the reason Ryan Howard is seeing better breaking balls than he’s used to in the postseason. Kaat said he fed off weak pitchers during the season and won’t have success against a lefty with a good breaking ball — like CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte.
– Kaat said that Brad Lidge had great stuff last night. The thing that got to Lidge was Johnny Damon surviving what looked like a strikeout. Kaat thinks the Phillies can committ to Lidge as their closer down the road.
– Kaat thinks the Yanks can finish off the series tonight to take it in five. Kaat says you have to play mistake-free baseball to beat New York, and Philly isn’t doing that.
– Kaat said that Mariano Rivera could probably play as long as he’s motivated. He’s got a style that doesn’t wear on his arm.
– Kaat is old school and thinks pitchers should stay in the game and learn to pitch through trouble. He doesn’t like today’s quick hooks.
“To me there has been no more valuable player in baseball the last 13 or 14 years than Mariano Rivera,” Kaat said.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....z0VjT5VtGH
Are there alternate Flash Points on deck pending a catcher bombshell????
Francesa thought the Yankees would dump Marte when he has 2 years of his contract remaining? Wow, he wasn’t THAT bad during the regular season. Talk about a kneejerk reaction.
Sorry, my bad. I forgot positions.
Damon (where ever he wants – he’s a Superstar now)
Arod (3rd base or where ever Kate tells him)
Jeter (SS or as close to Arod as possible)
AJ Burnett (The mound, the hill, the rubber, playing catch with a Molina brother)
ss jeter
lf damon
1b teixeira
3b rodriguez
rf swisher
2b cano
cf gardner
c molina
p burnett
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I watched almost the entire game last night on mute. It’s frustrating to have your announcers removed during the postseason and replaced by 2 clowns.
couldnt agree more. i still think it should be a perk of winning to have your home announcers there calling the game. phillies get theres in 3-4-5, w eget ours 1-2, 6-7 (wont need those two this time)
“Please tell me somebody remembers it. There was a 2-0 count last night and the ball, IMO, was right down the middle, but Jorge jumped up and dropped the ball, the ball may have gone to the backstop and it may have been with nobody on base, but it was called a ball to make it 3-0.”
I think Victorino was hitting. The ball was down the middle, and Jorge dropped it, the ump called it a ball. I don’t blame Jorge as much because the ump was all over the place last night with his strike zone.
Erica,
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Gardner CF
Molina C
Burnett P
Thanks!
Jete-SS
Damon-LF
Swisher-rf
A-rod-3b
Tex-1b
Cano-2b
Molina-c
aj-p
“Francesa thought the Yankees would dump Marte when he has 2 years of his contract remaining? Wow, he wasn’t THAT bad during the regular season. Talk about a kneejerk reaction.”
I’m betting Francesa doesn’t even know Marte has 2 years left on his deal.
my lineup lengthens it a bit.. we’ll see
Joe I.
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
“Please tell me somebody remembers it. There was a 2-0 count last night and the ball, IMO, was right down the middle, but Jorge jumped up and dropped the ball, the ball may have gone to the backstop and it may have been with nobody on base, but it was called a ball to make it 3-0.”
I think Victorino was hitting. The ball was down the middle, and Jorge dropped it, the ump called it a ball. I don’t blame Jorge as much because the ump was all over the place last night with his strike zone.
Unlike my normal blaming of the umpires, I did not blame anybody on that particular play, not even the HP umpire. Certainly not Jorge.
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
ARod 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Molina C
Burnett P
Lock it up!
If the home team gets their announcer we should go from the 2-3-2 format to something like the NHL’s 2-2-1-1-1.
11th win lineup – thanks erica
1. jeter ss
2. damon lf
3. tex 1b
4. arod 3b
5. cano 2b
6. swisher rf
7. gardner cf
8. molina c
9. aj p
tex’s friend
I would rather have opposing commentators like the Phillies or Don Orsillo and the RemDawg than listen to ESPN and FOX crews.
zmaster!, you’re missing one
erica, what do you say to my lineup?
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
Arod 3B
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Molina C
Gardner CF
AJ P
“Nick in SF
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Are there alternate Flash Points on deck pending a catcher bombshell????”
Don’t spoil it.
Most here don’t know Cervelli is replacing an injured Melky and moving right into the starting line-up.
Jete-SS
Damon-LF
Swisher-rf
A-rod-3b
Tex-1b
Cano-2b
Molina-c
gardner
aj-p
sorry erica,
Jete-SS
Damon-LF
Swisher-rf
A-rod-3b
Tex-1b
Cano-2b
Molina-c
gardner-cf
aj-p
Triple short of a cycle, in NYC only Fatcessa’s opinions matter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ0r6TqN_to
thanks gardner in cf!
Yeah, I can see Fox paying hundreds of millions of dollars for the rights to the World Series and then turn the announcing over to two local guys that cannot control.
Get serious.
Plus anyone who actually wants to hear John Sterling must hate baseball. He never lets what’s actually happening on the field get in the way of his description of it.
I listen to WCBS through the MLB At Bat 2009 on my iPhone through amplified speakers. I can then tweak the DVR so that they are in sync. I have not listened to one game on TBS/Fox the entire post season. I live in AZ so I have had enough of Mark Grace too. Friggin’ idiot homers.
Shawn-
You do have 3 wins. My bad, my copy & paste skills failed and I accidentally left you off
SS Jeter
LF Damon
1B Teixeira
3B A-Rod
RF Swisher
2B Cano
CF Hairston
C Molina
P Burnett
Erica,
I’m just trying to change it up a bit and thanks for GTLU
I hope the Yanks bring their A game tonight and hit with RISP.
SS Jeter
LF Damon
1B Teixeira
3B Rodriguez
RF Swisher
2B Cano
CF Hairston
C Molina
P Burnett
zmaster! November 2nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
thanks gardner in cf!
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no problem. It’d be hard to “lengthen it a bit” with only 8 guys.
tex’s friend
I would rather have opposing commentators like the Phillies or Don Orsillo and the RemDawg than listen to ESPN and FOX crews.
agreed (except for the hawk
Zmaster!
No offense, but I am putting your line up in the place where I put the line ups I think have no chance
Francesa is a idiot !
The guy talks about 2004 and the Red Sox so much.
ok.. lets see..
My lineup:
SS jeter
LF damon
1B tex
3B arod
2B cano
RF swisher
CF gardner
C molina
P burnett
Telling Statistic: At the single most important moment of the Phillies’ 2009 season, Charlie Manuel relied on a relief pitcher who finished the regular season with zero wins, eight losses, and a 7.21 ERA. Should anyone really be surprised that this didn’t work out particularly well?
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Who is Neyer talking about?
Not knowing for sure who’s catching yet, no way I can pick AJ Burnett. Wish I could but Girardi might pull a fast one.
So Erica, put me down for Tex, Jeter, and Arod (those are the three I bet on for MVP too).
“You play to win the game.”
Herm Edwards
Lidge isn’t it?
So I guess Girardi will go with A.J. since I haven’t heard any change.
m –
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....yerId=5102
mark grace is really living off his 2001 hit in the WS. Is there nothing else to talk about when it comes to him? Call me crazy, but i find ozzie the only one worth listening to out of those 4 in the pregame AND the 3 during the game.
“go back and watch game 2 over again buddy and then come back and talk to me…Molina stole at least 6-7 strikes in that game not that tey were all strike threes. But 2-1 and 1-2 are totally different situations on the world series stage…agreed?”
you don’t think umps know that a catcher is bringing a pitch back in .
they are questec. they can’t be letting a catcher fooling them.
too much of it and it probably gets annoying to them.
what they want is to be able to see the pitch. molina is a good catcher. i like him, but he’s not some kind of magician back there.
i think he may be able to steal a few pitches, but not enough to get 5-6 more strike outs.
i simply think you are taking a small thing molina does and trying to make it into a bigger things than it is.
i do agree a 2-1 count is very different from a 1-2 count.
just for fun let’s watch tonight to see how many 1-1 counts get framed where molina steals a pitch.
Damon
Gardner
Jeter
A-Rod
Teixeira
Swisher
Cano
Molina
Burnett
Nick in SF November 2nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Not knowing for sure who’s catching yet, no way I can pick AJ Burnett. Wish I could but Girardi might pull a fast one.
So Erica, put me down for Tex, Jeter, and Arod (those are the three I bet on for MVP too).
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No love for Damon? I hear he’s popular and playing well not to mention Erica’s pick for MVP
“Plus anyone who actually wants to hear John Sterling must hate baseball.”
He’s better than the fox crew. They are overly hands on…trying to find an angle on every f’ing action on field. I’d rather just have natural game sound..that would be beautiful…well maybe not the “yankees suck” chants..
I don’t know if it was discussed, but what were peoples take on the Ryan Howard ruling when he did not touch home plate?
Since the Yankees threw to second and didn’t appeal by tagging Howard again, what is the official ruling?
Do they concede that call automatically, or can they call time and go in the dug out to tag him to appeal?
I find it strange that they would have to appeal while there was still a runner on base ?????
not sure if people have seen this yet, but great article on ESPN (big surprise there) on Damon’s Steal Heard Round the World. http://proxy.espn.go.com/mlb/p.....id=4615712
swing and miss-
dvr the game for one second and then line up the game with the radio! If Steling and Waldman are stinking it up themselves you can even go to 1050 espn radio. Not nearly as bad as Buck and McCarver.
Ah, thanks, guys. I kinda thought it was him, but why second guess at this point? He’s their closer.
This could probably be traced back, in part, to game 1, when Charlie chose to let Lee go 9, even though they were up by 6 and Lidge hadn’t pitched in forever.
I’m sure this has been brought up but I just realized Joe Girardi will be managing his first All Star game next year, in Anaheim.
CR9 – Right there with you on Jorge’s framing/jumping up, and specifically that pitch you mentioned. I was pretty frustrated with him at that point for a couple of other miscues (at least that’s what I’d call them), so that particular pitch drove me nuts.
I do agree that the ump was pretty bad last night, and he should be able to call a strike, even if Posada does the opposite of selling it. But to me, that’s the most frustrating thing about Posada. Love him as a hitter, and have generally been fine with him as a catcher, but he does none of the little things that other catchers do behind the plate. Doesn’t frame pitches (though I think umps that are fooled by framing are idiots), doesn’t react to bad pitches well (jumps out of his shoes, making strikes look like balls; seems to have no clue on balls in the dirt), doesn’t make many good throws to 2nd. Before he was injured, I really thought his throws to 2nd were getting very good. But he’s post-injury and older now, and he just doesn’t seem very good at it, anymore.
I know people keep quoting the 28% vs. Molina’s 28%, but I’m not sure that tells the whole story. I’d be curious to see how many baserunners attempt to steal vs. each pitcher, and then add in how many make it. Basically, steals per man on first, instead of steals per attempt. You’d think with their respective reputations, more people will attempt to steal on Posada that might not even try against Molina.
Again, I like Posada, but he seems to be deteriorating pretty quickly. That said, I still think he should either start tonight, or come in for Molina’s 2nd at-bat.
GET YOUR DAMN HANDS OFF HER-
I believe the rule is the ump is not supposed to signal one way or another out or safe. If Howard gets back to the dugout before someone places the tag he remains safe.
good idea on the dvr… i suppose I’ll save that for 2010. A loud bar will drown out the fox clowns…tonights the night!
Cool you can report it to me tommorow….and ask Mussina for instance what he thinks about Jose and how different it is to pitch to him….i love Jorge don’t get me wrong but i KNOW that Molina is an upgrade defensively and receiving to Posada. it is what it is!
Mo will be the MVP, he’s clearly the difference.
FOX . . . what can you say, just awful. Grace, Karros, Rose, Buck, even Rosenthal, none of them are palatable.
McCarver, believe it or not, has been alright this year. The man at least understands pitching. Being Carlton’s personal catcher counts for something.
Gardner in CF
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I’m sure this has been brought up but I just realized Joe Girardi will be managing his first All Star game next year, in Anaheim.
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That’s funny-I just realized the same thing this morning. Why I was thinking of the 2010 All Star Game I have no idea. LOL
How about something a little different?
LF Damon
SS Jeter
1B Teixiera
3B Alex
C Posada
2B Cano
RF Swisher
CF Gardner
P GaUdin
PSYCHE!
3B Alex
1B Teixiera
RF Swisher
2B Cano
C MolinaCF Gardner
Erica
SS Jeet
LF E’s awesome PBF
1B Tex
3B Alex
RF Swishy
2B Robbie- ready to break out!
CF Gardy
C Molina
P AJ
thanks, as always
People don’t even listen to Francesa. don’t waste your time listening to that clown.
Erica… ignore that bottom part, I was moving junk around and forgot to delete it
Erica,
Jeter ss
Damon lf
Tex 1b
Alex 3b
Swisher rf
Cano 2b
Gardner cf
Molina c
AJ p
Hmm… where to put Gardner and Molina?
option 1 – Gardner hits 7th because he’s more likely to get a hit than Jose. Also, Molina’s slow wheels can’t slow Gardy down.
option 2 – Hit Molina 7th, so Posada can hit behind Cano when he comes in to PH. Also, doubt it would come to this, but you don’t want Jorge getting pitched around to get to the pitcher’s spot. This also breaks up the lefties, for whatever that’s worth (not much).
I’m going option 1.
Jon
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
not sure if people have seen this yet, but great article on ESPN (big surprise there) on Damon’s Steal Heard Round the World. http://proxy.espn.go.com/mlb/p…..id=4615712
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Wonderful article. And it backs me up in an argument I having with a Yankee-hating friend who said “no one will remember Damon’s steal in 5 years)
Thanks for sharing!
Mr. October-
as far as an appeal of the missed plate call the pitcher has to call time tell the ump he wants to appeal the runner missing a base. Clarify which base and what runner. At this point time is in. Pitcher must step off the mind and in this case throw home and catcher must tag the plate.
This lineup looks like something we threw out there after we clinched the division lol
Mr. November SS
The “idiot” LF
Tex 1B
Mr. October/November 3B
Swish RF
Cano 2B
Gardner CF
Molina C
AJ P
AJ better step it up in the hitting department, or else Andy gets full on bragging rights until next year
Glad Matsui is going to get a ring.
Has anyone heard how Murphydog’s dog is? And has anyone heard from Guiseppe Frano lately?
MR. OCTOBER,
That is prety terrible with another runner on base. Are they supposed to concede that runner making his way around the bases while the go chasing after Howard running to the dugout?
Erin November 2nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
That’s funny-I just realized the same thing this morning. Why I was thinking of the 2010 All Star Game I have no idea. LOL
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Maybe because the World Series can be over tonight.
Erica – always OPPC November 2nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Shawn-
You do have 3 wins. My bad, my copy & paste skills failed and I accidentally left you off
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Haha it’s ok, happens to everyone. Thanks again for running GTLU!
Erica-
Jeter SS
Damon Lf
Teixiera 1b
Rodriguez 3b
Swisher rf
Cano 2b
Molina c
Gardner Cf
Burnett P
Two points:
1. Girardi never should have Molina catch Burnett in the playoffs. I said that was a terrible mistake before game 2 of the ALDS. Whether Burnett dominates or gets bombed is on him, not the catcher. Just look at his subpar start in Anaheim (Molina catching) or his fantastic start against Boston (Posada catching). However, since Molina has caught him the whole time, there’s no way Girardi makes the switch now.
2. The 3 days rest dilemma for AJ/Pettitte/Gaudin is a perfect example of Cashman’s failures at the trade deadline. It was unacceptable for him not to get a decent starter. Personally, I would’ve given up Jesus Montero/AJax for a Cliff Lee/Halladay. I’d rather have a stacked deck where the Yankees could dominate and win 2 or 3 titles the next couple of years with the core of the team still intact. I think the Yankees close it out tonight, but there’s obviously a huge risk of Pettitte on short rest if they lose tonight. Even picking up Pavano would’ve prevented the Yankees from gambling with a 3 man rotation.
~Watch everything the Phillies do tonight,Buck will say Phenomenal,fantastic,terrific,his favorite praises. He can’t gush enough.
~If the Yankees had hit a player 4 times in one series or any to this point,McCarver would sing a different song,and not of understanding.~
Premature ad in Philly ……
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Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
Alex 3B
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Molina C
Gardner CF
AJ P
(Go Yankees!)
McCarver is more annoying than Joe Morgan — and I didn’t think that was possible.
Erica,
Here is my guess for tonight (hopefully the clincher)
Derek SS
Johnny LF
Tex 1B
ARod 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Molina C
AJ P
Thanks for hosting
86w183
You really do not know much about Fox’s policies respecting the World Series.
Gardner in CF
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
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Maybe because the World Series can be over tonight.
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Here’s hoping
LEAVE POSADA ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!
Posada is 10x the player Molina is.
“Don’t spoil it.
Most here don’t know Cervelli is replacing an injured Melky and moving right into the starting line-up.”
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I think Cervelli, Pena, & either Guzman would be good options. Guzman can run, & Pena has some speed on the bases too(even though he doesn’t steal much) IMO Pena is better than Hairston defensively, but thats just me. However Pena has only played CF in the minors, but who knows how he would parr out there. I like all 3.
“stanzy says:
November 2, 2009 at 3:08 pm
McCarver is more annoying than Joe Morgan — and I didn’t think that was possible.”
Ha I agree at least Jon and Joe seemed to take a neutral stance
Get Your Damn Hands off her-
Thats a good point with a runner on base. I guess the best thig to do is continue with the throw down to second just in case and then before the next pitch appeal of the runner. As far as the ump he is supposed to not signal.
I’ll go with..
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixiera 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Molina C
Gardner CF
Burnett P
DOES ANYBODY KNOW A GOOD PLACE TO WATCH THE GAME TONIGHT – STADIUMS NOT OPEN TONIGHT AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIND A PLACE IN THE CITY TO WATCH IT WITH A LOT OF OTHER FANS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
KF: I will not pander, even if it diminishes my chances at winning the contest.
GTLU
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
ARod 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Molina C
Burnett P
And of course, Thanks to Erica for running this!!
Kevin- What part of the city?
and the Mike Mushnick war continues.
I don’t like Mike but I can’t stand Mushnick much more
People take anything to complain about Posada.
Where was Posada’s credit when the pitchers were outstanding?I guess he only gets his credit when the pitchers give up runs. We won the game, just be happy.
Tex’s Friend: I have been watching the games on mute since the LCS started – cannot deal with buck and mccarver….and by the way, GO AJ, GO YANKEES!!!!!!! LET’S GET THIS DONE!!!!
Nick in SF,
A man of principles!!!!!
You did manage to take advantage of Patrick’s (I think I have the name right) bet even though to warned him.
Anywhere really, preferrably around Time Square. Any suggestions?
Cano and Alex have the same number of hits, lol
Yeah so Girardi is sticking with Burnett ?
KF
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Nick in SF,
A man of principles!!!!!
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I would prefer pandering
Jeter ss
Damon lf
Teixeira 1b
ARod 3b
Posada c
Cano 2b
Swisher rf
Gardner cf
Burnett p
Also a place good for teenagers if I were to bring my sons! LOL
If Molina were to “steal” a pitch because of his purported “framing” skills, seriously, how would anyone know?
JeterHughesJoba
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Two points:
1. Girardi never should have Molina catch Burnett in the playoffs. I said that was a terrible mistake before game 2 of the ALDS. Whether Burnett dominates or gets bombed is on him, not the catcher. Just look at his subpar start in Anaheim (Molina catching) or his fantastic start against Boston (Posada catching). However, since Molina has caught him the whole time, there’s no way Girardi makes the switch now.
2. The 3 days rest dilemma for AJ/Pettitte/Gaudin is a perfect example of Cashman’s failures at the trade deadline. It was unacceptable for him not to get a decent starter. Personally, I would’ve given up Jesus Montero/AJax for a Cliff Lee/Halladay. I’d rather have a stacked deck where the Yankees could dominate and win 2 or 3 titles the next couple of years with the core of the team still intact. I think the Yankees close it out tonight, but there’s obviously a huge risk of Pettitte on short rest if they lose tonight. Even picking up Pavano would’ve prevented the Yankees from gambling with a 3 man rotation.
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i totally agree with point #2…great point (except the pavano point)
on a similar but separate note…and i know this will never happen but hey a guy can dream….how this for a trade?
cano, joba, hughes,melancon to the rangers for ian kinsler and neftali feliz….
i might go to times square to celebrate too
Here’s who is in so far in today’s GTLU. Please make sure you are on the list if you submitted. I am human, not a GTLU robot.
Reminder: Post players and positions. Post on new threads that come up. No Revisions.
Game ends at the sooner of the line up being leaked or 4:00. No late entries allowed.
Trevor, Erin, Upstate Kate, vin, NYY626 (same)
Shawn, Tex’s Friend, Blackaccord, Mr. October, Noreaster (same)
Miggs, Andrew33, Roger (live from Amsterdam), Fran, Dave F (same)
Gardner in CF
hokiehill
Kenny, KF (same)
Zmaster
Tarheelyank
86w183
Wave Your Hat
jeter 6
damon 7
teixeira 3
rodriguez 5
cano 4
swisher 9
gardner 8
molina 2
burnett 1
Regarding AJ…
In Game 2 vs. the Angels he did a pretty good job of getting ahead of batters with first pitch strikes (mostly with the fastball). In Game 5 vs. the Angels, they seemed to come out swinging early and often…we all know what happened in that first inning before AJ adjusted his gameplan.
In Game 2 vs. Philly, he did an EXCELLENT job spotting that fastball to get ahead of batters.
Will Philly come out swinging against him tonight like the Angels did in Game 5?
If AJ has his good curveball tonight, I think he should use it early in the count so as not to be too predictable.
Just a drive-by to state the obvious. No matter who the Yankees put on the mound, this is do or die for the Phils so they are going to be super-cized motivated. Expect anything and everything.
Erica,
I’m definitely is the minority picking Hairston but being so far down on the list I thought it worth a try to move up.
ZMASTER- Any places that you think would be a good place to watch them game?
morgan is much better on the radio than on tv. i don’t know, maybe because he seems much more lucid when you don’t see his rheumy eyes. No! That’s not bedroomy eyes!
Kevin
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Anywhere really, preferrably around Time Square. Any suggestions?
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Stout on 33rd and 8th ( its by Penn Station)is pretty nice and has lots of TVs.
No way you trade Jesus….that guy can rake….probably the most insane idea I’ve heard in a while
espn zone isnt the best place but it is in times square…
its so stupid that they didnt open yankee stadium tonight?
clinching night & its not open??? dont get it..
also maybe outside yankee stadium (under the tracks) there
is all the bars there & pandamonium may happen outside the stadium if/ when we win.
let me know what you think kevin.
THANK YOU NYY626! Any other suggestions anyone? i need a good spot to celebrate
GTLU
SS Jeter
LF Damon
1B Tex
3B A-Rod
RF Swish
2B Cano
CF GGBG
C Molina
P AJ
That Damon play will be remebered for a Long long time.
If we’re worried about the Phillies swinging at strikes, just start Posada and AJ won’t throw any.
# trisha – OPPC forever – (new lucky picture from last day at the old Stadium) BRING ON THE GHOSTS! November 2nd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Just a drive-by to state the obvious. No matter who the Yankees put on the mound, this is do or die for the Phils so they are going to be super-cized motivated. Expect anything and everything.
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If by the 6th or 7th inning they are down a run or 2 I think they will be pressing. Last nights win took a lot of of them. I like our chances.
Attn all: If anyone has any ideas where to watch the game & celebrate afterwards please post..
Yeah i know Zmaster the Stadium should be open. And alright i like that idea i just want to know a place before i actually head towards there!
Kevin- Right in Times square are mostly commercialized bars such as Fridays etc. (could be fun but probably expensive and not your typical sports scene) Also probably a lot of Phillies fans AND YANKEE HATERS. You can try Landsdown Road on 10th Ave (very short walk from times square) between 43rd and 44th. They have a ton of tvs that will be palying the game. The owner or manager is a big time Yankee fan and a really nice guy.(wants his customers to return so hes treats them with respect). Its kind of got an Irish Pub/Rugby bar feel. Always a nice clean fun loving crowd as well. Dont have to worry about t rashy people in their
so kevin youre headed to the stadium either way?
THANK YOU MR OCTOBER. I will deffentially look into those places!
Erica, next season you should sell the rights to GTLU to the Lohud blog…Sam or Chad (or some intern at the paper) should run it with the season ending winner getting some kind of prize…
ZMASTER, KEVIN-
Any Brother Jimmys (theres about 5 in the city) would probably be good as well. After all they are an official sponsor of the soon to be World Champion New York Yankees)
I like watching games at 8 Mile Creek. It’s a little Australian bar in the East Village. They let me watch my Yankees, Aussie-rules, and Cricket simultaneously. Plus, good Aussie beer and wine.
Kevin November 2nd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
THANK YOU NYY626! Any other suggestions anyone? i need a good spot to celebrate
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What about Jack Dempsey’s near the Empire State Bldg, I hear it’s a pretty cool place.
Kevin-
Im sure if you Google Landsdown Road NYC they will have a website with pics.
Why am I not surprised that some people are biatching about Cashman… The Yankees are on the verge of winning the World Series, but people only look at the negative.
For all of you looking for a NYC bar to watch the game the best advice I can give is DO NOT GO TO LUCKY CHANGS!!!!
MR.OCTOBER
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Kevin- Right in Times square are mostly commercialized bars such as Fridays etc. (could be fun but probably expensive and not your typical sports scene) Also probably a lot of Phillies fans AND YANKEE HATERS. You can try Landsdown Road on 10th Ave (very short walk from times square) between 43rd and 44th. They have a ton of tvs that will be palying the game. The owner or manager is a big time Yankee fan and a really nice guy.(wants his customers to return so hes treats them with respect). Its kind of got an Irish Pub/Rugby bar feel. Always a nice clean fun loving crowd as well. Dont have to worry about t rashy people in their
DOn’t go to Times Square
40s around ninth Ave
Joshua tree
Mercury bar
Irish Rogue
Hibernia
in addition to Landsdowne Rd.
Hibernia or Landsdowne Rd
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
That Damon play will be remebered for a Long long time.
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I will make sure of it
i’d like to see someone in there tonight with some numbers against lee, instead of just throwing Gardner in there. I’d be interested to see if Hairston or Hinske has had any success off of him in the past. I’m sure it would be a small sample, but I’d rather go with an experienced bat tonight with both Posada and Matsui out of the lineup. Lee is not going to struggle against the bottom four tonight.
Hokiehill
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Erica, next season you should sell the rights to GTLU to the Lohud blog…Sam or Chad (or some intern at the paper) should run it with the season ending winner getting some kind of prize
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If I ever win the lottery, I will go professional with GTLU and have real prizes
wow why do yankee fans dislike arod so much…if jeter gets that key hit yesterday all you dudes media,fans, everybody is still prolly talking bout that hit. If he strikes out you would be labeling him a cheat and a choke rite now. O and if mo doesnt get a save tonite or in the clinching game the mvp is either damon or arod.
“i totally agree with point #2…great point (except the pavano point)
on a similar but separate note…and i know this will never happen but hey a guy can dream….how this for a trade?
cano, joba, hughes,melancon to the rangers for ian kinsler and neftali feliz….”
Sorry buddy. I gotta say you’re out of your mind on that one.
Joba and Hughes are way too young with way too much potential to give up on them for another young reliever. 2 of our relievers who could still both end up as starters for one young reliever?
I’m not against trading Joba/Hughes for a top notch starter, but you can’t trade them for a similar pitcher, especially a 2 for 1 deal.
Kevin
McFadden’s mid town east, Dorrian’s UES or Jeremy’s near S. St. Seaport.
If we’re worried about the Phillies swinging at strikes, just start Posada and AJ won’t throw any.
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Nick, I’m trying to figure out a way to work a centaur joke into this, but I cant come up with anything. Help me out.
Thank you so much Mr October for your help. GOD BLESS YOU MAN! GO YANKEESS
Ellsworth-
I agree Times Square isnt the spot you want to be. Joshua Tree and Mercury are also good spots. Never been to the other places but I trust you judgement (after all you are a Yankee fan) Lets go Yankees!!!!!!!!!
Erica,
Why not get a patent on it, then sell the rights to ESPN/FOX/CBS to use on the site and collect the $$$
I never understood these mayoral bets between cities.
If the Yankees win – the Philly mayor sends cheese steaks.
If the Phillies win – the NY mayor sends cheese cake.
Who gets to eat this stuff? Who pays for it?
Would you trust any food sent to you from Philly after beating them in a World Series?
It would be like the Seinfeld episode where George refuses to eat the dessert with his boss.
Hmmm…. these cheese steaks taste funny.
Do you realize this could be the last Yankee game of the 2009 season?!?!??!?!
Erica,
Here’s my GTLU for Game 5:
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
ARod 3B
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Molina C
Gardner CF
Burnett P
MR.OCTOBER
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Ellsworth-
I agree Times Square isnt the spot you want to be. Joshua Tree and Mercury are also good spots. Never been to the other places but I trust you judgement (after all you are a Yankee fan) Lets go Yankees!!!!!!!!!
Do you live in hells kitchen?
Zach
With Posada as the catcher, Burnett will not be able to hit the centaur of the plate.
Lame, I know. Best I could come up with in 30 seconds.
upstate kate
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Has anyone heard how Murphydog’s dog is? And has anyone heard from Guiseppe Frano lately?
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I’m here. Thanks for asking. My sister took her laptop back for a few days and now I’ve got it back until Wednesday.
I started walking for the first time since Oct 5th. Things are progressing slowly but surely. I’ve now been here four weeks and I’m hoping I’ve got just a couple more weeks left.
The one thing that really sucks is that I haven’t been able to watch the YES postgame coverage throughout the postseason and I won’t be able to watch the parade when they finally do nail it down.
Oh well. Things could be worse, but the timing of this disease sucks. Then again, is there a such thing as a good time to be bed ridden fof 4-6 weeks?
Meh, probably not.
Again, thank you for the concern. At least I’ve been able to enjoy this postseason.
i totally agree with point #2…great point (except the pavano point)
on a similar but separate note…and i know this will never happen but hey a guy can dream….how this for a trade?
cano, joba, hughes,melancon to the rangers for ian kinsler and neftali feliz….
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both of you guys-Cashman’sGottaGo ans JeterHughesJoba- are real numbnuts and very boring…
point#1- You can’t argue with what’s working and AJ/Molina other than the first 12 pitches of the game 5 in Anaheim has worked beautifully as in an era of under 2.00.Give it up already
point#2-the Yanks are ONE WIN AWAY from winning the series this year and they are fully stocked in the farm with Jesus ready for duty late next year and AJax patrolling CF as early as next year as well.So if we win ONE MORE GAME then we accoplished out short term mission without having to sell our future! GREAT JOB CA$H! you know kinda like lettinf Johan walk to the mets,keeping Hughes and Joba and Melk and such with an eye on signing CC.How’s that looking?
as far as your “fantasy trade”….Kinsler hit .240 witha .300 obp and is bad defensively and Neftali is a one pitch pitcher right now who’ll probably move to the Pen. So why would i trade a superior 2b in Cano for an inferior one in Kinsler and throw in my two future aces in Joba and Phil and my future closer in Melancon for a future closer who maybe throws harder but doesn’t have nearly the control.
seriously guys stop it!
KF
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Erica,
Why not get a patent on it, then sell the rights to ESPN/FOX/CBS to use on the site and collect the $$$
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I am pretty sure I am not the first person to ever make a game out of guessing baseball line ups. GTLU would have died, but everyone here got so into it that it snowballed and took on a life of its own.
However, I truly believe its a Yankee good luck charm. Selling it feels dirty
Zach, if a joke doesn’t come naturally, I just drop it. Nobody needs to be the centaur of attention all the time.
never understood these mayoral bets between cities.
If the Yankees win – the Philly mayor sends cheese steaks.
If the Phillies win – the NY mayor sends cheese cake.
Who gets to eat this stuff? Who pays for it?
Would you trust any food sent to you from Philly after beating them in a World Series?
It would be like the Seinfeld episode where George refuses to eat the dessert with his boss.
Hmmm…. these cheese steaks taste funny.
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DT, last week I mentioned that the loser of the Series should be forced to incorporate New Jersey into its territory.
“However, I truly believe its a Yankee good luck charm. Selling it feels dirty”
dirty?
woohooo….another reason for an Erica shower…..
However, I truly believe its a Yankee good luck charm. Selling it feels dirty
Even if you could get a Johnny Damon endorsement.
Keep on enjoying the Yanks Giuseppe. Time, and Yankee championships, heal all diseases.
KF
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
However, I truly believe its a Yankee good luck charm. Selling it feels dirty
Even if you could get a Johnny Damon endorsement.
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Hmmmmmmm…
I actually don’t want to meet Johnny. I am sure whatever would come out of my mouth would sound dorky and/our scary. Calling him my pretend boyfriend here is cute and adorible. Calling him my pretend boyfriend to his face would probably earn me a restraining order
Erica
LOL @ earn you a restraining order
Giuseppe Franco,
Glad you’re back and able to watch. Hopefully a Yankee win will help the healing process.
Wishing you the best!
Kevin-
Funny story about Landsdown Rd During the regular season my two friends stopped in to catch the end of the game where Cervelli had the walk off hit. Anyway my friend is from the exact same ethnic background as Cervelli (Italian/Venezuelan) So my friend has his Cervelli Yankee Shirt (Blue T thats has name and number on back with NY on front). Hes going nuts jumping up and down screaming. With that AJ Burnett pies Francisco on TV. My friend is yelling taste that pie frankie taste it. All of asudden I see the owner/manager guy standing behind my friend with a small pie in his hand. Next thing you know my friend is pied by this guy. The whole palce is going nuts chanting Frankie and giving my buddy high fives and fist bumps. My friend was in his glory!
Kevin-
Funny story about Landsdown Rd During the regular season my two friends stopped in to catch the end of the game where Cervelli had the walk off hit. Anyway my friend is from the exact same ethnic background as Cervelli (Italian/Venezuelan) So my friend has his Cervelli Yankee Shirt (Blue T thats has name and number on back with NY on front). Hes going nuts jumping up and down screaming. With that AJ Burnett pies Francisco on TV. My friend is yelling taste that pie frankie taste it. All of asudden I see the owner/manager guy standing behind my friend with a small pie in his hand. Next thing you know my friend is pied by this guy. The whole palce is going nuts chanting Frankie and giving my buddy high fives and fist bumps. My friend was in his glory!
Erica – always OPPC
The end of baseball season is always sad ( albeit its no so bad if we get a ring 
). However, I could probably use the sleep….
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Do you realize this could be the last Yankee game of the 2009 season?!?!??!?!
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Yes
DT – OPPC member
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
“However, I truly believe its a Yankee good luck charm. Selling it feels dirty”
dirty?
woohooo….another reason for an Erica shower…..
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Wouldn’t it be great if they Yanks jump out to a giant lead and I don’t have to shower tonight??
Or ummm.. shower on my own terms without having to announce it to the blog.
Do I still have to tell you guys when I am showering when the season ends??? LOL
What Happened to Murphydoog?
Giuseppe Franco – swift recovery
We are one win away from a World Series Championship, and people are complaining about Cashman? Unbelievable.
NYY626
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Erica – always OPPC
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Do you realize this could be the last Yankee game of the 2009 season?!?!??!?!
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Yes The end of baseball season is always sad ( albeit its no so bad if we get a ring ). However, I could probably use the sleep….
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Tell me about it. How bad is your Yankee hangover?
Ninja Burglar
Cashman should be FIRED!!! jk
Hopefully my final GTLU entry for 2009:
Nick in SF — SS
Erica, Always OPPS — LF
CB — 1B
SJ44 — 3B
Uncle Ellsworth — C
Trisha — RF
Betsy — 2B
Hokiehill — CF
Giuseppe Franco — RF
AJ Burnett — P
Uncle Ellsworth
Yes I do
“If Molina were to “steal” a pitch because of his purported “framing” skills, seriously, how would anyone know?”
very good point wave your hat-
which makes it a perfect blog arguing point.
how would you know it was the framing that made the ump call a pitch a strike ?
the ump may have called the pitch a strike anyway if the catcher hadn’t frame it.
framing is a subtle art to fool the umpire.
very hard to say how much effect it has though we know it has some effect.
My predictions for today for homers are: Arod, tex, and Molina…yes, Jose Molina. Go NYY!
“Do I still have to tell you guys when I am showering when the season ends??? LOL”
No, but a 2010 countdown shower clock is in order….
112 days 14 hours 34 minutes until the next Erica shower…
Zooboy-
Awesome!! I get to stand in Johnny’s territory.
Do you want to try a line up with Yankees in it?
Giuseppe Franco-
Glad your here and hope your feeling better!
I actually don’t want to meet Johnny. I am sure whatever would come out of my mouth would sound dorky and/our scary. Calling him my pretend boyfriend here is cute and adorible. Calling him my pretend boyfriend to his face would probably earn me a restraining order
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Excuses excuses. Who says you had to meet him. A convincing letter to him thru this agent might work, especially if he’s in a good mood with a contract extension.
MR.OCTOBER
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Uncle Ellsworth
Yes I do
I lived there for 8 years 44th and 9th. Ever go to Deacon’s, the Gaf?
I dont like the Uncle Ellsworth/Burnett Combo…
I’m planning to get some champagne today.. Have the day off tomorrow..So I can stay late and pop the champagne..
A-Rod won’t be protected with Cano or Swisher hitting behind him. Lee can intentionally walk him or just pitch around him tonight and not worry about AROD hurting him
got game 6 tix but let’s finish this thing tonight AJ!
DT – OPPC member
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
No, but a 2010 countdown shower clock is in order….
112 days 14 hours 34 minutes until the next Erica shower…
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I was going to surprise the blog with a countdown to opening day. You spoiled the surprise
Hopefully my final GTLU entry for 2009:
Nick in SF — SS
Erica, Always OPPS — LF
CB — 1B
SJ44 — 3B
Uncle Ellsworth — C
Trisha — RF
Betsy — 2B
Hokiehill — CF
Giuseppe Franco — RF
AJ Burnett — P
Look at me…. I could be…. Centerfield
upstate kate:
Thanks for asking. Murphy’s still in the hospital, they keep changing the possible worst case diagnosis. One doc thinks it’s lymphoma the other says heart or abdominal tumor. Hope they are all wrong. Labs (tomorrow) and ultrasound (today) should clarify the picture; if not it’s off to the veterinary cardiologist.
Hope to take her home tonight after the ultrasound so she can see the Yanks win it. Wish I could do something more.
Azaz,
Arod is having a great post season. But he is 2 for 14 in the World Series. Those 2 hits were big hits but you don’t usually get the MVP while hitting .143. He is not the front runner for the MVP yet. He needs to have a big game from a numbers stand point tonight, if the Yankees win, in order to take the MVP. I think Damon’s got a better chance right now. Damon has better all around numbers. But Rivera is also right there. Jeter is batting .412 and with a .444 OBP. That is second best in both categories for all batters in the WS. Matsui is leads all hitters in those categories.
For now, I think it is Damon, Rivera, Jeter. In that order. But anything can happen tonight.
Oh forgot about AJ. He is right there too.
Blackaccord,
Just be sure not to pop the champagne too early. The last time I did that was during Game 7 of the 2001 series when Soriano hit that bomb off Schilling.
Worst tasting champagne ever!
Uncle E-
I was a little upset john Fogerty didn’t do that song Thursday night
I can’t catch.
4 hours and 10 minutes until Game 5!!!!!!!!!
The Yankees have won 113 games (so far) this year.
They have won every game imaginable.
But today, they must do the impossible. The Bombers must not only beat Cliff Lee, and the reigning champs… they must defeat “The Machine” – Accuscore.
Never in the course of humanity has it been done before. Toppling The Machine will forever cement this Yankee team as “One for the Ages.”
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....=291102122
Erica – always OPPC
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Uncle E-
I was a little upset john Fogerty didn’t do that song Thursday night
Seems silly not to.
Tell me about it. How bad is your Yankee hangover?
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Bad lol. I was actually OK this morning, I got a Venti from starbucks and was pretty busy until lunch time. But for the past 2 hours I have been fighting to keep my eyes open! Those damn yankees!
The end of baseball this year will be a sad time…I won’t have anything left to distract me from the disaster that my Hokies have become…
Erica – always OPPC
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
DT – OPPC member
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
No, but a 2010 countdown shower clock is in order….
112 days 14 hours 34 minutes until the next Erica shower…
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I was going to surprise the blog with a countdown to opening day. You spoiled the surprise
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Yay! I promise, I’ll act surprised
Zach
That bomb off undeserving co-MVP Schilling. That MVP should have been RJ. He is the one that rescued them and was their best. Not sure when Curt became a blowhard, but is it possible it coincided with his undeserved WS MVP. I think maybe it went to his head.
Giuseppe Franco:
Godspeed, my friend. Glad to see you back. Continue to feel better.
“Uncle Ellsworth — C
Trisha — RF”
Come on… Trisha should be catching AJ. And Randy should be Posada.
You could be DH or somethin’.
I turn down the volume and sync the radio with the tv using my dvr. Sterling can be horrible at times in terms of the accuracy of his descriptions, but he has a great voice and he is entertaining. If you watch the game and listen to Sterling, you get to see what is actually happening (and laugh sometimes when Sterling is way off describing a particular play) and you are spared Buck and McCarver. It is the best of both worlds.
NYY626
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Tell me about it. How bad is your Yankee hangover?
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Bad lol. I was actually OK this morning, I got a Venti from starbucks and was pretty busy until lunch time. But for the past 2 hours I have been fighting to keep my eyes open! Those damn yankees!
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Look on the brightside, you can sleep when the season is over. Tonight is going to be a late one
“DT, last week I mentioned that the loser of the Series should be forced to incorporate New Jersey into its territory.”
The losing mayor should be dropped off in Patterson, NJ without a cell phone or wallet and try to get home. That would make a great 10 minute reality show.
Yeah, if AJ pitches a great game to close out tonight, he would get an MVP vote from me…otherwise, reverse Alex’s lineup to be Jeter, Mo, Damon and I’m in.
This caller Tim just ripped Francesca but he got hung up on before he was finished
murphydog
more prayers for Murphy. Its good that at least she can come home tonight to see the Yankees win.
GF- glad to hear you are hanging in there…hope you are better soon.
chambliss, that’s a great idea w/the DVR and radio synch-up!
Uncle Ellsworth:
Poor dog’s still in the hospital. (See note to upstate kate above 3:48 pm)).
Prognosis unclear, but may be coming home tonight at least temporarily. Thanks for asking.
I hope we win tonight. Because I don’t want to see Andy on short rest or this thing going to game 7.
ELLSWORTH-
I have been to the Gaf on 48th!
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Erica – always OPPC
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Uncle E-
I was a little upset john Fogerty didn’t do that song Thursday night
Seems silly not to.
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I agree, but still an amazing concert. I just wish I knew in advance Bruce would still be going at 1:30am. I would have driven in
“I was going to surprise the blog with a countdown to opening day. You spoiled the surprise”
I’m sorry Erica. You can kick me with your big shoe if you want…. I deserve it.
“I started walking for the first time since Oct 5th.”
Giuseppe Franco-
well you’re doing better than cano. he’s been trying for years and still can’t walk.
hope #27 makes the recovery go faster.
Chamblis said, “I turn down the volume and sync the radio with the tv using my dvr. Sterling can be horrible at times in terms of the accuracy of his descriptions, but he has a great voice and he is entertaining. If you watch the game and listen to Sterling, you get to see what is actually happening (and laugh sometimes when Sterling is way off describing a particular play) and you are spared Buck and McCarver. It is the best of both worlds.”
How do you do this? Isn’t the WCBS feed 5 seconds ahead of the Fox TV feed? If the WCBS feed was behind the Fox TV feed, then I could see how you can pause the DVR and then synch it with the Radio. I would love to know how you do this.
DT-
Where do you live? I always thought you were in the middle somewhere for some reason
murphydog
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Uncle Ellsworth:
Poor dog’s still in the hospital. (See note to upstate kate above 3:48 pm)).
Prognosis unclear, but may be coming home tonight at least temporarily. Thanks for asking.
Hope he’s OK.
I hope we win tonight. Because I don’t want to see Andy on short rest or this thing going to game 7.
At least he’d have Posada his personal catcher
(only kidding)
GF, if the Yankees win, I’ll tape the coverage on YES and send it to you if you want……..
murphydog
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Giuseppe Franco:
Godspeed, my friend. Glad to see you back. Continue to feel better.
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Very sorry to hear about your issues. Best wishes to you and family.
A 27th World Championship will do wonders for our recovery.
“DT-
Where do you live? I always thought you were in the middle somewhere for some reason”
Orlando in the winter time. Right across the street from JD. You want to come visit?
DT – OPPC member
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
“DT-
Where do you live? I always thought you were in the middle somewhere for some reason”
Orlando in the winter time. Right across the street from JD. You want to come visit?
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YES!
randy l
that was the best line all day. My co-workers are wondering what I am laughing about.
Guess the Line Up is now over for today.
Thank you to all who participated.
We will find out the winner shortly
New thread
Where do you live? I always thought you were in the middle somewhere for some reason”
Orlando in the winter time. Right across the street from JD. You want to come visit?
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YES!
Awesome. Joe DiTangino is a great neighbor. You’ll enjoy meeting him.
Nick in SF
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Zach, if a joke doesn’t come naturally, I just drop it. Nobody needs to be the centaur of attention all the time.
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Can I nominate this for the pun of the year? most excellent, young master Nick!
If the story is true, then it deserves to be played out. Coming from a faceless drifter packs a much greater punch than those in the media that think part of their job description is to poke fun at A-rod.
That pun definitely belongs in the blog HOF.
The DVR sync to radio broadcast is the way to go. My problem is living in South Florida we get sterling all year long and the post season except for the series as the local station here is contractually bound to espn radio with Miller and Morgan.
If I could get the sterling feed on line I would sync that with DVR. Does anyone know if that is possible? I don’t want to listen to Morgan and Miller nor Fox. If anyone knows how I can get sterling on line I would greatly appreciate it.
Here’s my lineup Erica,
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
Arod 3B
Swish RF
Cano 2B
Gardner CF
Molina C
Thanks, Comet
AJ P
How do you predict baseball? IIIIIIIIT is A RIBBIE double for A-Rod….and now Mariano is coming in!!! WHOAAAAA!!!! If anyone can predict this game, give them my number!
betsy
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
GF, if the Yankees win, I’ll tape the coverage on YES and send it to you if you want……..
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I’ll certainly keep that in mind. Thank you so very much for the offer.
I’m going to try to get one of my parents or my nephews to TiVo it for me.
I’m hoping, but I’ll definitely keep you in mind.
GTLU
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Molina C
Burnett P
DT-
Whereabouts in Orlando? Winter Park?
murphydog-
my mother has a parakeet that she loves that the vet told her three years it ago that it had a tumor and would only make it a few months and there was nothing the vet could do.
my mother did some reading and changed the parakeet’s diet to some special organic stuff and to make a long story short, the parakeet is now 10 years old and doing well.
the only problem is that my father who’s 88 says the darn parakeet is going to out live him.
he gets mad because he has to turn down the volume on late yankee games because the parakeet will wake up.
he mentioned that to me last night on my pre game call to him. i told him at least he doesn’t have to listen to mccarver and buck. he even doesn’t like them.
enjoy the game tonight with murphy if she can come home and may you get the gift of more time with her.
randy l.:
Thanks. Hope she’s breathing her doggy breath all over me as we celebrate No. 27.
champ809..
you’re probably not going to read this since everyone, like a pavlov dog, jump to the next thread instantly..but just take a look at ian kinslers career stats compared to cano’s.. the last 3 years kinsler has a slightly (yes SLIGHTLY)lower average, same amount of homeruns, same obp (actually higher) slg and ops, alot more stolen bases – his rbi’s and hits are lower but he has had almost 1000 less at bats due to injury – oh and take a look at his RISP stats – it’ll make you cry how much better kinsler is…and fielding percentage is similar…thats a no brainer
as for feliz – he throws 100 mph….and will be a starter..
have you seen hughes and joba pitch in the postseason this year? thats what they are – nice players nothing great…we’ve been making excuses that they are young but they been pitching in the mahors for 3 years now in one capacity or another – when is the young excuse going to go away?
is 50 cent really a Yankee fan ?