World Series Game 5: Yankees at Phillies (II)
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UPDATE, 8:57 p.m.: Despite that rocky first inning, Burnett looked good in the second and may pull off another one of these bad-start, good-finish starts. Lee is certainly more hittable than he was in Game 1. There’s a long way to go yet.
UPDATE, 9:09 p.m.: Looks like Chad Gaudin is getting loose in the Yankees pen.
UPDATE, 9:10 p.m.: And that’s it. Burnett is done. So much for the MVP talk. Robertson – my mistake, not Gaudin – is coming on.
UPDATE, 9:12 p.m.: Robertson hasn’t pitched since Game 1 of the World Series, which was five days ago.
UPDATE, 9:17 p.m.: Burnett’s final line: 2-plus innings, 4 H, 6 R, 4 BB, 2 K, 1 HBP. He threw 53 pitches, 28 strikes. Yeeesh.
UPDATE, 9:24 p.m.: Molina due up fourth this inning. Will Girardi go to Posada this early in the game? If something happens to him, Jerry Hairston (?) goes behind the plate in a World Series game.
UPDATE, 9:38 p.m.: Good job by Robertson getting some outs, but the Yankees can’t do anything with Lee so far.
UPDATE, 9:40 p.m.: Maybe Posada can get something going. He is hitting for Molina. Hinske is on-deck to hit for the pitcher.
UPDATE, 9:43 p.m.: Seems prudent to note that Girardi has said Jerry Hairston is his emergency catcher. Probably won’t matter, but very little seems to have gone right this game, so you never know.
UPDATE, 9:47 p.m.: What a strange moment for Ryan Howard. He seemed completely torn on exactly what to do. He was too close to first base to not get that out, but it’s hard to imagine a run scoring on that play.
UPDATE, 9:50 p.m.: Aceves in the game batting ninth.
UPDATE, 9:54 p.m.: Hell of a catch by Brett Gardner on Werth’s ball. He went right into the Southwest Airlines sign in center. I’m pretty sure Melky doesn’t make that catch.
UPDATE, 10:13 p.m.: Phil Coke warming up. Pitcher’s spot is due up second in the top of the seventh.
UPDATE, 10:20 p.m.: That’s a tough break for Posada on the strike two call. It looked like he asked for time before Lee got into his wind, but Posada – as a catcher – also should know that you’re not out of it until the ump calls time. He shouldn’t be assuming anything.
UPDATE, 10:33 p.m.: Chad here to say it again, in seven years covering Triple-A baseball I never saw a better hitter than Utley. That’s five home runs for him this World Series, setting a new Phillies record. He has seven World Series home runs in his career, the most ever hit by a second baseman.
we need tex’s bat
arod just out in front on that one…need another shutdown inning here
Lee receiving favorable strike calls despite missing location.
Where was that pitch?
plunk utley…he’s way to comfortable up there and we owe them a few
plunk Utley… right on the sitter.
Did I say how much I hate chase utley??
“Victorino’s hand is the size of a kiwi. My X-ray vision goggles say its probably broken!”
michelle b-
you may be right.
he still doesn’t have to be a drama queen showing everyone after he pops up.
jeter plays all the time with banged up hands and he just hangs his head when he’s in pain.
victorino totally hammed it up and still is.
broken bones in the hand don’t hurt that much anyway.
The zone is tight.
Utley needs to be hit nif ur gonna walk him just hit him
Come on Burnett!!
The yankees actively did decided to hamstring their offense tonight by playing Molina despite not having Matsui and melky.
This is one of the weakest line ups they’ve had since Alex came back.
They really need Tex to do something. The bottom of the line up is a huge liability tonight and they need the top of the line up to make up for that. Tex has to be better.
shoulda plunked him and saved yourself 4 pitches
Good idea to walk Utley, he’s been crushing the ball.
AJ scared of Utley there…
we have identified the most clueless poster on the blog, it’s the one that thinks getting Lee to throw pitches will get him out of the game in the 6th inning. First of all, he threw 120 in game 1, second of all, it’s his last start of the year, and last, but not least, the best way to get to Lee is early in the count, he’s really tough when he gets ahead.
Look at how concerned about Shane Joe and Tim are. This is a joke. We lost Melky yesterday and it was “Melky left the game, on to how can the Phillies come back in this game?”
Come on!
Victorino = Carlos Pena?
guess shane ain’t as tough as they made him out to be
Could Buck and McCarver talk about the Victorino “hit” by pitch anymore?
I don’t have a warm and fuzzy feeling about this at bat…
Win the ballgame. Forget about plunking. This is the WS.
I wonder if they can shut out Pedro on game 6.
This game is played out exactly as what I expected, no surprising at all.
That location to Howard is exactly where they have been trying to pitch to Utley.
Tex might be having the exact opposite problem of Howard…that is, being almost too loaded on his back foot.
i think utley may run here.
Best to get Lee early in the count. The HP ump knows that. Hence the strike 1 to Alex.
C’mon he was a dead duck!
damnit, he catches that he’s out by 3 feet
ugh…good throw gets him molina!
Running wild again…
mannnn jeter needed to catch that…..so close
He was out and derek cant handle the pitch.
they could have caught him there..
Good throw gets him, this is bad!!
He’s out if jeter handles the throw… Tough play
Repost, Did u see those loosers on fox said that the 2nd most championships won are by the okland A’s with 9, well the real answer is the st. Luis cards with 10. Wow do they suck!!!
Well at least they said “Maybe we are overdoing it.”
Again, Lee at 50 pitches and looks hittable.
AJ needs to step up this inning and start to shut them down and keep the Yankees in the game. Not a very good start here.
Victorino won’t be a factor tonight.
right down the middle.
I understand Victorino must be hurting, but why did he have to flail his hand about while catching A-Rod’s fly ball? Kind of a wimpy move…
and that pitch he ran on was a strike….come on AJ please buckle down here
Utley beating us by himself. what a joke!
Who is the Phillies back up CF’er.
Do they have one on their roster?
Buck and McCarver make me wish for Miller and Morgan…ok maybe not, but it’s close…
Molina got a high fastball to handle there and still made a poor throw down to second base.
A good throw and he’s out. Jeter is very good at handling throws to second.
That was entirely on molina.
This might get away from AJ quickly here..
jay, American League….wake up!!!
Big deal Utley. You stole a base.
Damon would have been on third already.
Burnett doesn’t have it.
Jay
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Repost, Did u see those loosers on fox said that the 2nd most championships won are by the okland A’s with 9, well the real answer is the st. Luis cards with 10. Wow do they suck!!!
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The question was AMERICAN league team
Posada better be in next Molina is up…
“Repost, Did u see those loosers on fox said that the 2nd most championships won are by the okland A’s with 9, well the real answer is the st. Luis cards with 10. Wow do they suck!!!”
The question was “Who won the 2nd most WS championships by an AL team”
They might as well have started guadin
“Repost, Did u see those loosers on fox said that the 2nd most championships won are by the okland A’s with 9, well the real answer is the st. Luis cards with 10. Wow do they suck!!!”
The question was who has won the second most championships in the American League
michelle b. – Trying to Steal Erica’s PB JD November 2nd, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Wow,
the blog games have begun…hopefully we can win tonight so everyone can be positive for the rest of the off season and we dont have to sit through another game this season, where everyone spends soo much effort trying to keep people from being negative, while being negative to another person…. whoa – i just made my own eyes cross.
Ben Fransisco?
howard is a K machine, AJ just needs to be near the zone. come on!
Molina got a high fastball to handle there and still made a poor throw down to second base.
A good throw and he’s out. Jeter is very good at handling throws to second.
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Mike Francesa, is that you? : P
A.J., try not pitch a complete game while it’s only the third inning!
it was what AL team…
Come on, AJ, you are better than this!
Posada can’t do what Molina is doing right now.
:/
A.J has no control, 7 base runners in 2 innings.
for the love of GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Throw strikes, AJ… have confidence in your stuff…
From the ESPN live chat:
robneyer: Hey, if you’re in the park, watch Cliff Lee closely for an inning or two. He’s rumored to doctor up the ball with Talcum powder (seriously).
michelle b. – Trying to Steal Erica’s PB JD
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:52 pm
*****
Really Michelle?? Come on… we are in pretend love!
The question was which al team… Stl is nl
it’s hard for aj to be consistant when pitches over the plate are being called balls.
Hopefully Pettitte is decent on short rest.
Randy I.
I beg to differ with you, broken bones in the hand hurt like hell! And, if you are really hurt, why would you ham it up, that would just make the pitcher want to throw inside on you more to jam you, and would also make the other team more apt to run on you in the outfield.
ComeOn AJ
if by some insane miracle, we make it out of this inning 3-1 or 4-1 you gotta yank molina
that back handed pick up by molina is a risky move.
better to drop to the knees and flip the mitt.
he did it again on ball four
maybe if he’s that good at it , ok, but i wouldn’t teach it to kids.
Nice AJ….Lets walk them around the bases.
At this rate both AJ and Molina will be out soon.
AJ needs an out here. double play is doubtful but just an out. then he can handle raul.
Burnett is having a bad night, it has nothing to do with 3 days rest, he could have just as easily stunk it up on Wednesday. It’s just being inconsistent once again.
Come on, AJ, shake it off, this is the big stage you wanted! Bear down!
Well I hope Andy has his good stuff on Wed. This was a gigantic fail.
Gaudin can’t pitch like this? He’s throwing a ton of pitches. Falling behind.
Gaudin could have done this…
Better get Aceves up.
Robertson!! no trust in Aceves.
oh man…
Notice: no Fox Trax tonight.
oy vey…bad AJ has shown up.
Do you guys think this would have happened anyway with five days rest?
nice going AJ way to show up tonight
last time out A.J made a living of 1st pitch strikes.
Either Brunlett or Francisco can replace Victorino
Burnett , why dont you walk the bases loaded…
our season rests on pettite
Ball 1…….
AJ is way too inconsistent to be a #2.
At least AJ feels emotionally comfortable out on the mound. Nice that the yankees weakened their already sub-optimal line up for this…
AJ just got away with one there
who’s warming up? thought i heard buck say someone was?
Some guy named Robertson is warming up.
Hot dog! The ump called a strike on a pitch down the middle of the plate!
This is painful to watch…especially w how slow AJ is working to avoid a complete disaster
molinas last inning either way
come on AJ, big K here…
“Really Michelle?? Come on… we are in pretend love!”
I’m not surprised. This blog has had everything tonight except a pretend cat fight….
Dont throw that pitch again to Werth.
yeah game over
Get AJ out of this game…
Shower time
bad news bears….
not looking good…nice to win it at home, no?
Girardi needs to make a pitching change before this gets out of hand.
Bad AJ. Bad, bad AJ.
Clare November 2nd, 2009 at 9:06 pm
From the ESPN live chat:
robneyer: Hey, if you’re in the park, watch Cliff Lee closely for an inning or two. He’s rumored to doctor up the ball with Talcum powder (seriously).
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Wow, I didn’t want to comment on the crap on his hat and jump to any conclusion, but Neyer is pretty reputable. Interesting…
the 3 days rest discussion is going to kill me the next 2 days…my goodness…
gotta love all that money to get sent to the showers in under 3 innings
nice choke job
Well, I honestly have nothing positive to say so I wont say anything at all.
0-2 right down the middle.
Yea he could have done this on Wednesday that isn’t the point
Get it through your head NOW they HAVE to use Pettitte and his balky shoulder on 3 days rest
Also AJ is WAY better at home
Terrible decision
That could be your game folks
Kill me
And AJ hangs a curve ball and not only that he throws the pitch to the wrong side of the plate.
Just another gutless performance by AJ early in a game.
AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!!
Wow, this is getting ugly.
Get Burnett out. he has NOTHING
well, looks like Girardi made the wrong choice with Burnett. But chances are that Gaudin would have Shat the bed too.
Thanks Girardi. Smart move wasting AJ tonight.
Anything else on TV tonight?
0 Outs
A.J. Burnett’s nickname is Nails.
pull aj, put in Gaudin and Posada…
Anybody else, think that Gaudin could have done this, just as well?
Game 7 anyone?
Gotta pull him now or he will give up 10 this inning.
Just like in Anaheim, AJ can’t close out a series.
Up to Andy Wednesday night.
Now Joe Buck sounds alive. First time since Game 1.
Could Guadin done that?
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Burnett just blows ….Can u please take him out…why wud you wait Girardi you moron
AJ’s plan is sound: walk, walk, hit, hit, hit, walk. See you later buddy.
Go back to your trailer park, Carol Burnett!
AJ is a disgrace…he talks a big game but routinely fails.
Lets get both he and Molina out.
I hope Andy is ok on three days rest. Did Joe make a uge mistake?
200 million does not get you 4 starters?
Walks Aj you suck….
ESPN live chat:
robneyer: Hey, if you’re in the park, watch Cliff Lee closely for an inning or two. He’s rumored to doctor up the ball with Talcum powder (seriously).
see ya wednesday… 2 INNINGS, NOT EVEN 2 AND 1/3 OR 2/3
2 INNINGS
My guess…Guadin will pitch in game 5…sorry to say it
Thank you AJ….thanks alot….see ya!
2+ innings ftw
at least we get Jorge’s bat now.
“Erica – always OPPC
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Shower time”
Erica – you or AJ ?
thanks, stultus.
Just a stupid decision to start him tonight. imo Thin lineup and everything against Lee. Made little sense.
Should have just started Gaudin and have Burnett on his normal rest.
Girardi’s bone headed moves are going to cost this team the Series.
I guess we know to never pitch him on 3 days rest EVER again.
unbelievable
We’re feeling generous, so we’re letting it go 6
Yeah, SJ44 is knowledgeable alright. He is conceding a game in the 3rd inning.
Well, that ends the AJ Burnett should win the WS MVP talk.
I really hope they force him to work on his changeup during the offseason.
Might as well bring Robertson in Now and Save AJ if a game seven goes extra innings.
Off to watch the Falcons!! Last night when I tuned out after it was 4-4, the Yankees came back!
And that was without a shower!!
AJ out. Not good here. I hope Posada comes in now. I don’t care if Hairston is the only back up for catcher, they need the bat for any chance.
how do you go from the most fun you’ve had on a baseball field to this?
i said it before and again. burnett should’ve went game 6 at the stadium. start gaudin today and then make it a bullpen game. the only good thing for this is that burnett didn’t go long so if we don’t win, he’s on deck for tomorrow. what a waste
also, when you have a payroll as high as the yankees and don’t have a reliable 4th starter, that’s a real shame.
Girardi messed this whole thing up.
If he takes Burnett out now, he has to go to Gaudin, right? Then the only pitcher he has backing up Pettitte and Sabathia is Aceves.
If Guadin had just started today, Burnett could have pitched on normal rest, and either Pettitte or Sabathia could have pitched Game 7 with the other one backing him up.
Gaudin could have done this, but the thing is A.J could have done this in game 6, im glad we have andy on the mound wednesday
this game is out of reach…Game 7 here we come…CC vs. Hamels lol
AJ Burnett… pure garbage tonight. Just utterly horrendous.
He didn’t even bother to show up tonight.
Don’t everybody break your ankles from jumping off the bandwagon so fast
Girardi is going to get killed for pitching him today. Not having a real 4th strater hurt them. I just hope Andy has it on Wed.
Tom in N.J. November 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
ESPN live chat:
robneyer: Hey, if you’re in the park, watch Cliff Lee closely for an inning or two. He’s rumored to doctor up the ball with Talcum powder (seriously).
I hope this is a joke
Sure would have loved to seen AJ in the Stadium on a normal schedule. Now what do you do for game 6?
Francessa grins while sipping on his diet coke
sunny615
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS!! AJ SUCKS
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You weren’t saying that when AJ was lights out during game 2, short rest… I hate to say but pettite could very well do the same thing. Short rest is short rest, they should have used guadin , and furthermore, they need to get posada in the game now!
For people saying that he shouldn’t have started tonight, there is no guarantee that he wouldnt have done the same on wednesday night..
His post-season ERA is now over 7.
Good thing he has a personal catcher.
A gutless performance.
They will win the WS in spite of this guy and his nonsense.
mr talent. can’t pitch on the road and has his own personal catcher.
way to come up big mr tease… aj continues acareer of teasing all the fans….
what a woosie…..
you people are unreal. you werent attacking aj in game 2. this was the right move, gaudin is not better than aj, and it didnt work out.
DT…good one
pathetic effort by burnett have some pride guarantee pettitte does well he knows how to pitch
Boatz n Hose November 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm:
“Go back to your trailer park, Carol Burnett!”
what?
this is what happens when you have no f’in fourth starter. And now 97 year old pettitte takes the mound wednesday. Brilliant.
This game is all on Girardi-he’s just blew it and possible the Series- no way he should have went with burnett on 3 days rest. Now we have two more pictures on 3 days rest-. Series is going 7
4 runs off Lee will probably be tough to get. It would be nice if Lee melts down, but I wouldn’t count on it.
Phillies are right back in the series and the Yankees are once again rolling the dice on Wednesday
Just awesome
No rationale for this decision in an NL ballpark with Molina having to be in the lineup
Disgusting
Need to hit Lee and get him out of there…
What a choke job.
i guess it was jorges pitch calls………..
aj came up small, miniscule………..
Do people here remember that we’re up 3-1 in this series?
hahaha fox is already talking about the next game
Well Posada gets back into the line up
Anybody really think Philly was going to lay down for us?
Houdini time for gaudin
this move made no sense and now yanks r lettin them back in sense and they will face andy and how can u trust him on 3 days rest…thats scary
Well this will be 7-1 by the time we get out of this inning..
Nothing to do with short rest…inconsistent AJ showed up tonight. Oh well.
Let’s go Robertson!
I thought about hitting the panic button in the first and clearly I should have but I have no intention of hitting the panic button on the series….we’re in control of this series and we’ve still got a long way to go tonight
Just as good a chance he does this on game 6. Lack of control got him
What a bunch of pussies. And I mean the posters on this blog. Grow a pair and believe in your team.
If they get posada in the game and lengthen the line up they could win, but now we have the next 2 starts with pitchers on 3 days rest, are you comfortable with that?
Come on, Robertson! Get us out of the inning!
why no posada?
Well, while it may be the 3 days rest. Does anybody really think that it was??? This is AJ Burnett. He is what he is, and this is what he is.
I would much rather have an Andy and a CC then the possibility of this in a Gm 6 or 7.
We can still come back in this game. Do not lose hope.
Lets see if Robertson can wiggle out of another one here
Maybe it’s just Andy’s destiny to clinch the division, the LDS, the LCS, and the WS.
This ump is terrible!
CAN ANY RELIEVER EVER THROW A STRIKE
“Just another gutless performance by AJ early in a game.”
Be careful throwing around the G word. I was almost burned at the stake for using it in discussing AJ.
So CB, is Dave Robertson missing location?????????????
Cheated on that 1-0 pitch.
Houdini Robertson time
This wasn’t a matter of AJ on short rest. AJ has shown he can be good or bad. Tonight he was bad.
It doesn’t help having this idiotic strike zone.
Great, now squeeze robertson
how can we play when the balls right over the plate are called balls?
the only strikes being called are swinging ones.
“you people are unreal. you werent attacking aj in game 2. this was the right move, gaudin is not better than aj, and it didnt work out.”
That is not the point. The point is the Yankees just blew their second best pitched now have Pettitte going on 3 days rest as well
The Yankees are still in control of this series.
They will win it at home.
Jorge and Matsui back for games 6 and 7 is good stuff for the lineup even without Melky.
Ump’s zone SUCKS!!!
sunny615 November 2nd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
this is what happens when you have no f’in fourth starter. And now 97 year old pettitte takes the mound wednesday. Brilliant.
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Yup, the 97 yr old who has been on the mound when we clinched the division, the ALDS, and ALCS. What a scrub.
remember the angels series with that 6 run inning? this game is far from over
come on dave
Look on the bright side: Here’s the oppportunity to hit Chase Utley the next time he is up.
Hey SMARTIES – You cant take Molina out, because if jorge gets hurt, jerry hairston is our emergency catcher….
Why does this outcome surprise you guys?
AJ on short rest clearly is not effective. He didn’t go to Joe’s office to ask for this game’s start. Joe’s gamble failed.
Now, the worse thing is their starting pitching rotation is wide open. Andy in short rest? I don’t trust at all.
Yankee’s clinch nightmare continues.
This is like you are all in when you have a pair of Aces, and it’s possible you got killed by straight.
Joe doesn’t have proper management skill.
why no posada? he isnt coming out for defense you morons.
AJ gives up 5. All Posada’s fault. That’s why AJ needs to have Molina catching. Oh, sorry he was.
right on Doomba
out of the shower
Ohhh, i get it, we only get called strikes when a pitch is over the middle of the freggin plate.
guys I told you so. Girardi is an idiot to start AJ. Now we are screwed for game 6. Pettitte will pitch like AJ in Game 6 with 3 days rest. Why is he wasting Robertson Send out Aceves and Gaudin and chew up innings
cliff lee wasnt pitching for the angels now was he?
There will be a Game 7. Girardi’s plan finally backfired.
6-1….get the bus ready
sunny615
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
this is what happens when you have no f’in fourth starter. And now 97 year old pettitte takes the mound wednesday. Brilliant.
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‘sunny’, you are a complete effing moron and your comments are not only stupid but demeaning to the Yankees.
Andy Pettitte is as good a big game pitcher there is in baseball, if you don’t think he’s capable of gutting it out for 5 or 6 innings while the Yankees kick Pedro’s butt then you are even dumber than anyone can possibly imagine.
Jeter, Damon, Tex, A-Rod, Swisher, Cano, Gardner and Posada are good for at least one run each. We’re still in this.
Very mature, Sunny615, lol.
Everyone that wanted burnett to start this game just admit you were wrong. Yes, burnett is better then guadin. but now we lose this game and its pettite on short rest instead of burnett on full rest. This was the wrong move and it backfired horribly.
How did 3 days rest have nothing to do with it?
What happens to pitches on three days rest they have trouble with control and are inconsistent.
AJ has these issues on regular rest why the F would you roll the dice and compound the problem???
Girardi had zero faith in Gaudin. There’s nothing anyone can do about that. It is what it is. There’s still time to come back in this game. If we don’t, we will just have to hope that Andy gives us some quality innings and that the bullpen can back him up on Wednesday.
This umpire is clearly trying to cheat us. There are no 2 ways around it.
clinched on full rest. What’s pettitte’s record on short rest? Got a clue? I’ll give you a hint… it’s not a winning one.
I don’t think tonight had as much to do with 3 days rest as it did with AJ just being AJ…. inconsistency has been his thing all year…even this postseason, good outings followed by not so good outings followed by good outings
We need to make cliff lee work..he’s been sitting for like an half hour. Please make him throw strikes. And this game is not over.
it’s six to one! pff, i’ve never heard buck so enthused by a run before.
Ok, so we got the bad AJ tonight, not surprising. He should change his name to Dr. Jekyll, and we had Mr. Hyde show up tonight. But we still have 6 innings for the bats to come strong.
GO YANKEES!!!!
Even if we were to lose, I’d at least like for it to be a close game. This is an embarrassing performance by the possible World Series champs thus far.
Lee gets a hit..just kill yourselves
vrooom vrooom vroom, anyone else hear that? that’s the bus warming up to head to the air port
choke artists at their best.
Please D-Rob
Why wasn’t the infield in?
michelle b. – Is Erica’s PB JD’s Biggest Fan. November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Hey SMARTIES – You cant take Molina out, because if jorge gets hurt, jerry hairston is our emergency catcher….
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if Molina doesn’t come out, Molina is our catcher
should have hit lee on the hand like Victorino.
i love how trailing in the 3rd inning of game 5, to some, automatically means a game 7….unreal
great down another run…everyone in line up will need to start hittin..posada needs to be back in line up and made lee work like crazy..hes already thrown 51 pitches…even freckin pitcher gets a hit…im gonna be sick
no excuse for giving a hit to lee.
“Erica – always OPPC
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
out of the shower”
It’s about time! AJ has been waiting patiently.
So we have a 37 year old pitcher who had shoulder issues a few months ago going on three days rest for game 6? I didn’t like AJ going tonight, and I don’t like the idea of Andy going on three days rest Wednesday. I’m not sure what your choices are, though.
What pisses me off even more is that Tex, cano, is doing absolutely nothing with the bat!
vrooom vrooom vroom, anyone else hear that? that’s the bus warming up to head to the air port
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Its not over till its over, they’d still be ahead 1 game too.
memories moron,
it’s an Amtrak series, you effin’ dolt.
haha, somebody said ‘you play today, and you win today’.
So, where is backup plan? NONE!
DT – OPPC member
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 pm
“Erica – always OPPC
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
out of the shower”
It’s about time! AJ has been waiting patiently.
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I saved him some hot water
Let’s just hope Girardi doesn’t burn the bullpen tonight.
Well, to be fair, A.J. on short rest was like 4 – 0 with 2.64 ERA. So joe is a stat guy and thats what he went on. But, Girardi should have sent Gaudin out and then we would have had our normal rotation to finish the series.
Ah yes… the Pedro who struck out 8 yankees in game two and kept them to 3 runs in 6 innings…that slouch?
even if the yankees only have a 20% chance of winning each of the next 3 games they still have an over 50% chance of winning the series…calm down folks, we’ll be fine
West Coat Fan,
I agree. On some pitches, and some batters he looked good tonight, than on other, he looked like garbage. That’s just what AJ is, an inconsistent ballplayer. If he wasn’t so inconsistent, than he’d be considered one of the best pitchers in baseball.
I think it’s safe to say that AJ is a big piece of crap.
“vrooom vrooom vroom, anyone else hear that? that’s the bus warming up to head to the air port”
They took the train, you troll.
*sigh*
Get em at home. I hope.
They showed Pitch Trax for that. But not for the 20 pitches we have been cheated on already this game.
Ok to the train station then, fixed
Bring out Aceves and waste his time. robertson is too good to waste and cannot be used on wed or Thu
Unfortunately Yankee’s fate got screwed by a stupid manager.
Stop acting like morons. Burnett wasn’t going to have a better game with Posada.
He just had a terrible game. He’s inconsistant. But he’s no better with Posada. He’s worse.
michelle b. – Is Erica’s PB JD’s Biggest Fan.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Well, to be fair, A.J. on short rest was like 4 – 0 with 2.64 ERA. So joe is a stat guy and thats what he went on. But, Girardi should have sent Gaudin out and then we would have had our normal rotation to finish the series.
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woulda, shoulda, coulda
My grandma used to always say that
at this rate, burnett may be available for relief on wednesday if the phillies win tonight.
Wow -
I went away for a while, and came back to this.
Okay. Okay.
Breathe.
The game’s not over yet.
I know it was a risk for AJ to pitch, but never, NEVER did I think it would be this bad. Usually he settles in.
Not tonight, I guess.
Well, I guess they can bring Posada in now, hey?
Nice job by Dave.
I wonder if he will even use Gaudin tonight. Or if he needs to be saved to back up Andy. Ohterwise the bullpen gets absolutely killed tonight.
Atta boy D-rob
robertson has been so reliable…
Rollins STUNNED to be called out on strikes
“This game is all on Girardi-he’s just blew it and possible the Series- no way he should have went with burnett on 3 days rest. ”
How many excuses can people possibly make for AJ? It’s just amazing.
It’s the catcher. It’s pitching on the road. It’s pitching on three days rest.
No. It is the pitcher. It’s AJ. He’s been this way his whole career.
AJ has pitched on three days rest before and it he’s been fine. He says he likes pitching on three days rest.
This start wasn’t that different from his garbage start against the angels when he was on full rest.
The idea that the catcher influences how AJ pitches is garbage. That Girardi bought into this nonesense is unfortunate.
AJ has thrown garbage games with Molina. He’s thrown garbage games with Posada.
AJ has thrown garbage ames at home. He’s thrown garbage games at home.
What is the only thing that’s constant? AJ. He’s the only constant that ties together all of the wild inconsistency.
People who don’t see this just haven’t followed his career.
It’s AJ.
OMG A pitch down the middle for a called strike 3. Isn’t that the rule?
If we do lose, Francessa will be un-listenable tomorrow. I’ll keep the faith though and keep hoping we come back.
sunny 615
seriously go out and play
I feel a big inning coming on for the Yankees!!!!
Girardi is an idiot!
I think the smartest poster here said this:
“Gaudin could have done this, but the thing is A.J could have done this in game 6, im glad we have andy on the mound wednesday”
A 1 day difference in rest means absolutely nothing. It’s just as likely that he wouldn’t have command of his pitches tomorrow.
I’m glad we have Pettite up tomorrow at Home. It’s just the kidn of game that I know we will win.
Lets go yanks..cant waiy until later innings get some long atbats and some runs hopefully..Lets go please
Gardner in CF November 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 pm
michelle b. – Is Erica’s PB JD’s Biggest Fan. November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Hey SMARTIES – You cant take Molina out, because if jorge gets hurt, jerry hairston is our emergency catcher….
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Really?!?! The other idiots on this blog were crying for posada to come in, all i was saying is why posada wont come in. Seriously, READ and COMPREHEND before you type something.
Alright, big hill to climb, but it’ll be all the sweeter when they get there.
sunny615
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Ah yes… the Pedro who struck out 8 yankees in game two and kept them to 3 runs in 6 innings…that slouch?
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Why are you even here, lol? This team apparently brings out the worst in you.
You know…Girardi should take all the heat for his idiotic moves regarding the rotation. Most everyone on this board and around baseball questioned the stupidity of his reasoning. He is giving momentum now to the Philles. Andy will have to go on 3 days rest vs Pedro which is NOT a good matchup for the Yankees. If it goes to game 7, CC will have to pitch a career game in order to win. Girardi is a clown.
This is almost a mirror of the ALCS.
Yanks were up 3-1. Final road game.
Fans were gearing up for the series. Talking about the Phillies already.
Yankees lost. Fan panic ensued. The sky was falling.
Yanks had the right attitude. Off day. Then two games at home. Up 3-2. They were confident. They got it done.
The moral of the story : Trust in your team.
I feel a lot better about Pettitte (the all time postseason leader in wins) then AJ throwing game 6 at home. Everyone really needs to calm down. Did we forget that the Phillies have Pedro and Hamels for the next two games? This game is still not over.
This start is the worst possible thing to happen to NY.
Pettitte isn’t good on 3 days rest and CC has already shown fatigue, so a game 7 is iffy, at best.
Add in Tex’s woeful hitting and there is a real chance Philadelphia comes back and wins this thing. It’s hard to blow a 3-1 series lead, but remember 2004.
You know, they could still pitch Gaudin on Wednesday. And if needed, Pettitte goes on regular rest on Thursday. (If they don’t come back tonight.)
And the matchup isn’t as bad.
CB and SJ,
So just to be clear, do you guys think this would have happened on five days rest for AJ?
What a feat it would be to beat the umpires and the best opposition 11 times for a World Series.
6-1 going to the 4th not looking good, but i still have faith, oh there is no reason why Gaudin was put on the Roster, and since we need bats I dont care, put Damon in Center and put Godzilla in Left
i trust andy but he can only do what he can do…great that we will be home but 3days rest..hopefully it will be ok…but this games not over,,come on yanks
“If we do lose, Francessa will be un-listenable tomorrow.”
Francessa is un-listenable every day. Tomorrow will be no different.
I think I’ve seen these Yankees score 6 runs in 6 innings. I think I’ve seen these Yankees score 6 runs in 1 inning.
Chip, chip, chip…..
hey look at the bright side..we never have to watch a jose molina at bat again this season..
Alright everyone who are making bus and train jokes. There are 5 innings left and we have the most come from behide wins. I sense some nov. Magic. I feel the pinstripe pride
Is it too late for AJ to learn a third pitch? His changeup is more rare than a solar eclipse.
The fact of the matter is the Yankees had little to gain by pitching Burnett tonight.
Erica,
Agreed! And hindsight is 20/20…
I have watched baseball a long time, and I don’t know where many of the pitches were. Where is the strike box on all the pitches Burnett threw? Yet, Lee gets the corners.
Lee shows at 50 pitches already, and doesn’t have his good control. Relax, we have 6 innings to go
“They will win it at home.”
Maybe?
They can still win it tonight, why concede? If you don’t think they have a chance then why bother watching. I don’t think the team is going to quit till it’s over.
Fake SJ44
please learn how to spell “inconsistant”
Inconsistent!!!!
If only this team had some comeback wins this season…..
I don’t think 3 days rest had anything to do with AJ’s outing. I would rather have AJ pull this act in game 5 rather than game 6.
The Yankees still have a shot to get back in this game if the pen shuts them down and they can get to Lee for a few runs in the next few innings.
if posada gets hurt we’re screwed anyways because we don’t have a chance with molina’s offense if we want to win tonight…hairston in at that point doesn’t matter
I don’t think tonight AJ’s sucker performance is because of short rest. He normally pitches better in home.
That’s another reason you pitch HOME @ possible game 6.
FU, Girardi! Your brain is FULL of shxt! You are disgraceful!
aww.. don’t like my comments? Here’s a clue – don’t read em. Or in your case, don’t get your mommy to read em to ya.
Why are they treating Victorino like he’s Willis Reed walking into MSG in the 1970 NBA Finals.
AJ has been doing this all year. Extra rest, regular rest, didn’t seem to make a difference. But McCarver is chalking this bad start by AJ as caused by short rest. How does this guy keep his job? I know Buck has and keeps his because of who his daddy was, but what’s McCarver’s angle? Who does he have incriminating evidence on?
maybe Cano will actually get a hit this inning.
Wrong guys. Francesa will be listenable when we come back and win tonight!!
I am still praying they some how pull this one out just so I don’t have to deal with those terrible Blackberry commercials anymore!
not broken he’s fine..now he will hit 2 hrs and make 3 diving catches…says the almighty Rosenthal
They scored 7 and 8 runs the last 2 nights. No reason they can’t do so tonight, as long as they get Cliff Lee out of the game by the 6th.
CB,
Could not agree more.
Hopefully the bats will wake up now, and we don’t burn the BP
Think small. Get 1 run back. Then hold ‘em. Chip away.
Yes its the pitcher but there is a lesser chance of him blowing up on full rest
PLUS Pettitte wouldn’t be forced to go on 3 days rest for the first time in YEARS and he sucks at it
Be Bold Yankees!
Any possibility they will bring in Posada now that AJ’s out?
DT – OPPC member
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 pm
This is almost a mirror of the ALCS.
Yanks were up 3-1. Final road game.
Fans were gearing up for the series. Talking about the Phillies already.
Yankees lost. Fan panic ensued. The sky was falling.
Yanks had the right attitude. Off day. Then two games at home. Up 3-2. They were confident. They got it done.
The moral of the story : Trust in your team.
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Amen DT. It’s only the 4th inning and so many posts are so negative. I say….LET’S GO YANKEE’S!!!!!!!:)
No matter what, we will still lead the series when this is ove. And I do believe that we have scored more than 7 runs in one game!
This was a throwaway game, if there ever was one in the World Series.
Props to Girardi for recognizing AJ didn’t have it.
Let’s have some fun here–not sure it’s over yet.
This is what you get when you use 3 starters, all on 3 days rest. Only CC has shown he can pitch with 3 days rest. They needed a 4th starter.
They screwed up Joba so badly. Innings limit, longer rest, regular rest, bullpen. Now it seems he is all messed up.
Pray they don’t screw up Hughes this way next year.
This start is the worst possible thing to happen to NY.
Pettitte isn’t good on 3 days rest and CC has already shown fatigue, so a game 7 is iffy, at best.
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Are you sure you’re not overreacting just a little bit there, SJ?
*If it really is the real SJ.
Aceves better be ready to eat up some big innings.
ugh
I will take Andy and CC on 3 days rest at home over Pedro and who Cole Hamels who said he can’t wait for his season to be over.
“I don’t think 3 days rest had anything to do with AJ’s outing. I would rather have AJ pull this act in game 5 rather than game 6. ”
Agree sometimes AJ is just bad…he is sometimes bad on full rest…Its AJ burnett…he pitches good he pitches bad..he is a career .500 pitcher…you take the good with thebad..
remember we never have to watch a jose molina at-bat again this season..
Wow hit hard
Seriously, I can be a better manager than Girardi during this postseason.
Girardi, piece of shxt.
At least Girardi had a quick hook and give the team a chance to come back.
Uh oh. We’re bold again.
The Blog has gone BOLD!
HEyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Now the HP ump is being fair.
AJ—I just made 3 bad pitches….yea per batter bro
i love that they acknowledge the phillies upset with the calls.
and of course, when a HP ump is fair to the Yankees, the opposition argues.
Forget that. Cheap strike 2
michelle b. – Is Erica’s PB JD’s Biggest Fan.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:26 pm
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Awww- thank you for no longer trying to steal my pretend boyfriend
“Uh oh. We’re bold again.”
Haha im glad you said that, i thought i was having an anyuerism
Girardi is an idiot!
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Yes, the man who got us this far is an idiot
BS BS BS BS
The Liberty Bell
Tolling the tune of six one
Falling in Philly
Cano is as useless as you can get.
might as well put matsui in left field johnny to center
I really think this series is going the distance now. Pedro pitched well last time out and won’t be left in when the tank is on empty.
You can get a “feel” on a series and this might be a repeat of 2004 when the Yanks got so tight trying to close it out that they could barely function. They look awful tonight and I’m not sure nerves aren’t a factor.
BOLD!!! this game is not over…need to hold down the phillies…can’t give up anymore runs…I mean I don’t like starting pitchers on short rest. but let’s not forget PLEASE the alternative was CHAD GAUDIN…
CANO NOT GOOD
lee is getting everything close. what were the betting lines on this game?
Cano, what the hell is going on??????
Cano…jogging to first again.
Robbie — you are not even hitting your age…you could at least RUN to first.
GGBG needs to work it
Come on! Someone put someone put some points on the board.
Comeback for the ages tonite. Stay tuned.
Yes Tex’s friend. They always have to mention that the other team is not okay with the calls we are getting because it drives people’s belief that the Yankees get favored.
Maybe Eric will get an AB, we got him on the roster he should get a chance to see what he can do
It’s too bad that they can’t sit Cano for a spell.
Gardner try swinging the bat…
first pitch wasn’t a strike.
my god this is UGLY FUGLY
Giardi should put Hairston in for Cano…
gardner needs to swing the bat
“You can get a “feel” on a series and this might be a repeat of 2004 when the Yanks got so tight trying to close it out that they could barely function. They look awful tonight and I’m not sure nerves aren’t a factor.”
HEy idiot..you said pretty much the same thing against the angels…and the yanks won in six..Just go away…
Sunny boy do you need a link to a Phillies blog?
Let me know, I am here to help.
Silver lining…3 balls hit very hard that inning
Cano is useless tool
Yeah, this game is more than likely over. I can’t see the Yankees doing much against Lee now that his strike zone is getting more favorable, and the Yankees only have half a lineup going against him.
sunny615
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:24 pm
aww.. don’t like my comments? Here’s a clue – don’t read em. Or in your case, don’t get your mommy to read em to ya.
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No thanks. My mother might mistake it for the ramblings of a 10 year old.
It just so happens i’m in the mood to call out grown-up who are behaving like 10 year olds by posting comments that look like they have a bad stutter, and over-exaggerating people’s ages.
I must be losing it to actually suggest this, but I would love for Pena or cervelli to be in this lineup
Stupid Phillie Phans with their stupid Towels…What is it about the state of Pennsylvania and their towels. The stupid Steelers have the terrible towel…It’s just dumb, and lethal, you could take an eye out with one of those things.
No one thought they’d sweep Philly in Philly now did they?
Regroup and come back in Game 6. No better pitcher under big time pressure than Andy Pettitte, 3 days rest or not.
can somebody PLEASE post the pitchtrack graphic of this umpire’s calls for the yankees against the calls for the phillies. i’m generally the type to NEVER blame umpires, just like blown calls, i believe it evens out in the longterm, but this is ridonkulous.
Okay it’s not the worst possible thing. The worst possible thing was for the Yankees to lose 3 in Philadelphia. They won 2.
I’m saying it now. Phils are taking this world series.
Tex is woeful.
Cano is woeful.
Girardi is woeful.
AJ is woeful.
Gardner is woeful.
Swisher is woeful.
Molina is woeful.
This Yankee team is dreadful.
If it wasn’t for my nephew, I think I’d have no reason to live.
I mean seriously, you’re the one posting like a 10 year old, and you have the nerve to make cracks like that?
That’s rich.
Where is Tex’s bat and what’s with the bold font, or is it just me?
Erica, countdown on how many days rest AJ gets for his next start???
“Girardi is an idiot!”
AJ could have had this bad start in NYC too, the difference is a day. If anything GI Joe let AJ off the hook, b/c he can’t be a goat tonight.
BTW it’s the 4th inning, this gm. is far from over.
“I must be losing it to actually suggest this, but I would love for Pena or cervelli to be in this lineup”
You are losing…first off all cervelli is not on the roster and who on earth should he be in for?
So much for SJ’s impersonator being dealt with.
Guys, 5 runs in this bandbox is nothing.
I still haven’t made up my mind on whether this is the real or fake SJ.
i say if the bases are loaded. or man are in scoring position when cano is on deck. have pena hold a bat. and let cano see it.
Total disaster This could not have gone worse. Can easily see this being a 15-1 final score. Andy on 3 days rest coming up. Yikes.
LOL at the fake SJ44. SJ44 isn’t a closet Phillies fan.
I want a new hitting coach and a lobotomy for Cano in 2010. I don’t want to say what I am feeling about this series. We have spent bullet shells for Games 6 and 7.
Erica. Get your butt in the shower!
you are woeful…Sometimes you just get a “feel” for these things..
Joe Buck sounds content now.
What a mistake pitching Burnett on the road on short day rest. He struggles on the road. Francesa was right you should of saved him for game 6.
CR9 = the voice of reason
I’m in the mood to call out a craptastic effort by AJ… I don’t give a rats ass who likes it or doesn’t. Wonderful thing call the First Amendment. Don’t like it. Don’t read it. I’m not going to sit here and pretend what a wonderful thing the Yankee team is and can do no wrong.
Can we plunk Utley this inning?
HELLO STRIKE ZONE, WHERE ARE YOU?!!!!
this umpire is really, really bad
Cliff Lee gets the lower outside corner and Robertson doesn’t? How surprising.
Can it be any more obvious that the strike zone is not the same for both teams?!
yanks can come back..but..got to have some clean innings..
girardi cost the yankees the world series, this was an automatic los anyway, especially with this pathetic lineup he put together and with lee pitching..and now he’s sacraficed game 6 for game 5…old man pettitte cant pitch on 3 days rest… girardi should be fired immediately after the yankees lose in 7.
“If it wasn’t for my nephew, I think I’d have no reason to live.”
I know the Fake SJ44 is a troublemaker and should be banned from the site, but this made me laugh.
All you need is love.
LOL at the fake SJ44.
Woeful…like Woe-mack.
Frankly, I was hoping for 1 out of 3 in Philly. 2 out of 3 is good; and the game is NOT over yet. I don’t care what, the Yankees will NOT lose two at the Stadium, if it goes back there. I will not be discouraged, and I will not allow the naysayers to get hold.
If they must, they have the day off and they will regroup.
Well I hope this FOREVER ends the personal catcher treatment for Burnett. He does not deserve to have his own personal catcher with his inconsistency.
You can’t continue to take out one of the best hitting catchers in the AL for one that cannot hit at all.
Especially in a WS game in the NL park where you are already losing your DH. The lineup is just too weak.
michelle b.
Hey SMARTIES – You cant take Molina out, because if jorge gets hurt, jerry hairston is our emergency catcher….
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if Molina doesn’t come out, Molina is our catcher
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Really?!?! The other idiots on this blog were crying for posada to come in, all i was saying is why posada wont come in. Seriously, READ and COMPREHEND before you type something.
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wow, you’re calling everyone idiots and you’re saying Girardi won’t bring in Posada’s bat because he might get hurt?
and seriously show some respect with your posts.
Should the yankees put together a couple of lengthy at bats against Lee, he might have a couple of more innings and we might have a shot at their bullpen. That’s being a total optimist….
Then help youself into a nice bubble bath… I think your mom is calling.
I was telling people at work today that I thought Girardi should have thrown Gaudin out there tonight. AJ did not pitch well on the road in Anaheim and he did not pitch well tonight in Philly. AJ’s been much better at home both in Game 2 of the ALCS and Game 2 of the World Series.
Now Giradi is committed to throwing Andy on short rest for game 6. Who knows how that will turn out.
Jon Ringland
The umpire is not really really bad.
He is really really biased.
You can get a “feel” on a series and this might be a repeat of 2004 when the Yanks got so tight trying to close it out that they could barely function. They look awful tonight and I’m not sure nerves aren’t a factor.
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You can also get a *feel* for when someone is being impersonated (badly, I might add) and my spidey senses are on full alert.
Remind me again who the Phillies are going to match up against Pettitte and CC in Yankee Stadium? With their dodgy bullpen and an offense that was/is starting to heat up I figure they are at least 4 to 1 favorites to win at least 1 game. Did anyone figure it would be easy, particularly after losing Game 1 with CC at home?
Not to mention that they can still make some noise here if the pen can put up some zeroes.
is Joe saving Gaudin for tomorrow to back up Andy?
what’s wrong with dana demuth the hp ump!!??!! horrible
Burnett would have had to pitch a gem to beat Lee. Yankees have not hit him well the hand full of times they’ve seen him.
Throw in the fact that they started an NL lineup how would you expect them to win this game if you’re Girardi?
They had little to gain by starting Burnett. Gaudin could have done the same thing; 2IP 6ER.
Now Pettitte who has not pitched on short rest in years, at his age-not good.
And CC has to pitch again on short rest if there’s a game 7. Awful gamble by Girardi.
The bats would have to explode to win this game. While Yankee pen keep the Phillies at 6.
Sam can you ban this imposter SJ44?
Yeah I almost believe that was SJ
Tim McCarver is just remembered he played baseball once and should tell a story about it.
One thing i will say about hands and x-rays. Usually breaks in the hand take 24 hours to show up on an x-ray.
Not just the fake SJ, but a number of people should be banned. But that is what Lohud gets with no registration. They substitute quantity for quality.
Ha. AJ didn’t have his command. That’s an understatement.
“I’m in the mood to call out a craptastic effort by AJ”
not sure you can call it any effort whatsoever…he was bad..but hey that’s AJ burnett he is way up or way down…
“i say if the bases are loaded. or man are in scoring position when cano is on deck. have pena hold a bat. and let cano see it.”
LMAO. grady needs to hit too
Biased umpires = bad umpires
Sunny did you just go all Constitutional on us?
Tony Womack has had his spirit cloned and is now inhabiting the bodies of every single Yankee. The Woeful Womack Yankees Wanna Get Wayed.
Gardy*
utley made an out…how pleasant
I rather have pettite on short rest then Burnett on regular rest for game 6. Do you really think AJ wasnt capable of pulling this same performance on Wednesday?
Utley made an out!
plunk Utley in ny, PLUNK hard this f??ker
So I guess Utley doesn’t have to hit 600 foot homeruns in every at bat.
Guys, a week ago if you said that we’d pull 2 out of 3 here, we’d be totally psyched. Calm down, if we lose this (which we may not still) we will win on Wednesday.
If anyone jumps ship tonight, shame on you.
Tim mccarver has spoken about Davy Lopes over 100 times this series already.
I bet no average yankees fan knows about Mick Kelleher or however you spell it.
Silver Lining- Joe Girardi is reminded that Dave Robertson has quality stuff to get out good ML hitters. Could come in hand in Games 6 and 7.
Sunny did you just go all Constitutional on us?
LMAO!!!!!!!
I wonder if Pete is silently cheering the score at his home in New England right now.
Did you guys noice Ryan’s swagger up to the plate?
How do we know it is a fake SJ44? If it wasn’t for SJ44′s nephew, I too would have nothing to live for.
When Howard’s on, he puts that ball 20 rows deep
I really did not have a problem with AJ starting..the problem i had is the line-up..having Molina in a NL park with no dh..really really hurts the line-up..Molina and the pitchers spot are two automatic outs. but needless to say AJ pitched bad…
I never thought using AJ on short rest was a good idea. They should have started Gaudin and kept AJ and Pettitte on reg rest. CC in the pen for game 7 if needed. Now Pettitte is up also on short rest and his record is lackluster in those situations. And if he goes wrong, it’s CC again on short rest AGAIN… got burned by this one. AJ blew chunks.
Ok, AJ had a bad game – that doesn’t mean it was a good decision to go with him. Great, how does it look now? Andy on short rest in game 6………..and that’s only IF he’s ok tomorrow. The fact that Gaudin may go tomorrow is unbelievable.
LOL AJ had exactly 4 starts on 3 days rest and none of them this year. What, it’s not possible for him to struggle?
West Coat Fan November 2nd, 2009 at 9:24 pm
if posada gets hurt we’re screwed anyways because we don’t have a chance with molina’s offense if we want to win tonight…hairston in at that point doesn’t matter
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You’d think you wouldn’t have to spell that out for somebody.
Gardner in CF November 2nd, 2009 at 9:33 pm
michelle b.
Hey SMARTIES – You cant take Molina out, because if jorge gets hurt, jerry hairston is our emergency catcher….
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if Molina doesn’t come out, Molina is our catcher
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Really?!?! The other idiots on this blog were crying for posada to come in, all i was saying is why posada wont come in. Seriously, READ and COMPREHEND before you type something.
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wow, you’re calling everyone idiots and you’re saying Girardi won’t bring in Posada’s bat because he might get hurt?
and seriously show some respect with your posts.
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RESPECT? i may have said idiot, but you implied it. Im not a 4 yr old, and i know how baseball works. All i said is that we wont see Posada now. It doesnt take a genius to realize we dont have a backup if something happens.
Not that it matters, but nice job talking about MVPs earlier today. Excellent topic of conversation before a series is over.
Why is Robertson being wasted here? Why not Aceves and Bruney?
Fly ball to CF. Gotta run on Victorino tonite. Make him throw with the hurt hand. Gonna be difficult.
100% I think AJ was bad because of the 3 days rest. Not that it was just a bad outing. His command was off and I have never seen his stuff be that poor. He wasn’t throwing hard and his stuff was just not any good.
Lobo November 2nd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
I wonder if Pete is silently cheering the score at his home in New England right now.
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His joyous leaps have been recorded on the Richter scale.
Been watching the game on MLB gamecast and TV. The ump has been consistently small zoned to both teams. He’s generally not giving the low strike or the corners. You should be happy that’s the caae bc Lee would be even more trouble (the ump didn’t call strikes on a lot of his pitches that were taken).
The difference was the Phillies looked at the tape from the Angel game and were jumping on the first pitch. Molina didn’t change the pattern and AJ’s command was off = Bad AJ
When u can kill a team u have to do it
Robertson is awesome
“I wonder if Pete is silently cheering the score at his home in New England right now.”
Yes — Peter and his 5 readers named Sully on his new blog.
“Guys, a week ago if you said that we’d pull 2 out of 3 here, we’d be totally psyched. Calm down, if we lose this (which we may not still) we will win on Wednesday.
If anyone jumps ship tonight, shame on you.”
AGREE…hard to believe the yanks were going to win all three on the road…and you know what they still just might if they can keep the score where it is..
1-2-3
robertson is awesome…
If AJ has a bad start, he’s gutless; if anyone else does, it’s just a bad start. That’s not the real SJ, but tomorrow he’s going to be calling AJ out big time…………but he wasn’t around when AJ pitched great in game 2. How interesting.
Nick in SF in Larkspur
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Erica, countdown on how many days rest AJ gets for his next start???
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Well, I am guessing he is not the opening day starter. So April 7th………
Dave Robertson is impressive.
Nice D-Rob.
C’mon Chip away. Get 1 run back.
This is the inning we have to make a statement.
Yay Davey!
dewd – how many handles do you have? Is another one possibly SJ44?
Robertson looking good. Can he swing a bat?
Top of the 5th inning, I’d bring Pena in to pinch hit and bunt for a hit, then use Posada for the pitcher, saving Matsui until later.
Maybe this start should of been a bullpen start, Guadin for 2, Robertson for 2, Hughes for 2, Bruney for 2, and Mo for one and if it went extras ace for as long as needed and with a day off the next day, they would of of been able to pitch.
Let’s go Yankees!!
Grind out a few runs….get it within a couple and anything’s possible in the 8th and 9th
Nice inning Robertson!!
Let’s go Yankees!!
Let’s go Yankees!!
oh and bring in Posada
Hey Robertson could pitch. Wonder if Joe G knew that.
Robertson with two good innings right there. Great arm for our bullpen for many years to come.
Yankeeeeeeeees!
It’s hard to sweep a team on the road especially a good team like the Phillies.
Taking 2 out of 3 is a win, now if they lose tonight all you have to do is split at home.
I would rather have Pettitte and Sabathia on short rest rather than Burnett with his Jackyll and Hyde act in game 6.
“I wonder if Pete is silently cheering the score at his home in New England right now.”
Pete is at the game.
If you listened to the pre-game interviews you could hear him ask Joba a question.
In the fourth inning, we have the best of our lineup coming up with Posada Pinch hitting for Milina.
If we score a couple of runs we are back in the game.
“100% I think AJ was bad because of the 3 days rest. Not that it was just a bad outing. His command was off and I have never seen his stuff be that poor. He wasn’t throwing hard and his stuff was just not any good.”
Have you watched aj pitch all year..he has had lots of these starts where he gets just killed…maybe it was the 3 days rest…but most likely he just pitched bad..
Once again Robertson doing a terrific job out of the pen. Hard to understand why he’s been used so little this post season despite producing results.
The offense just needs to start chipping away. This game isn’t over. Not in this ball park and not with the yankees home run power.
gagging to the plate this inning, Molina the pitcher and Jeter
we push 2 across this inning
nice job by Robertson… after those 2 innings he’ll be good for Wednesday*
*if necessary
“Now Giradi is committed to throwing Andy on short rest for game 6. Who knows how that will turn out.”
Your right, Andy should just retire and never come back, he can’t pitch under 3 days rest, he’ll lose to Pedro.
Is that what you want to hear? And last I checked Gm.5 ain’t over.
could this be considered a throw day for AJ and have him start on Wednesday?
this game is far from over. but…
If the Yanks keep it at 6-1 or better, then Lee pitches deeper into the game and the Yanks wouldnt need to face him in a potential Game 7.
Then it’s who? Hamels or Happ vs. CC? ha!
If we knock Lee out in the next inning or two, then that’s GOOOOD for this team.
There is nothing about the current situation that should cause any bridge jumping. period.
Posada has to pinch hit for Molina. It shouldn’t even be questioned. There is absolutely no way they are scoring 5 runs with that bottom of the order.
Howards needs two more Ks to break the record.
chip chip chip away
It wasn’t 3 days rest for AJ, he’s a head case away from home….don’t let the media get into that, he’s just unstable sometimes.
Posada, Matsui/Hinske and Jeter
We still have Andy and CC for games 6 and 7 vs. Pedro and Hammels. We are still in good shape. This series will be over in game 6. I’m glad A.J. didn’t pitch game 6 because we would lose that game.
“I beg to differ with you, broken bones in the hand hurt like hell!”
michelle g-
i’ve had at least four and they never bothered me that much.
though i can see how they are more problematic on your throwing hand.
Mark-Cant Touch This November 2nd, 2009 at 9:33 pm
is Joe saving Gaudin for tomorrow to back up Andy?
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I’ve been wondering the same thing… if Girardi can’t trust Gaudin to pitch in long relief, that I can’t imagine he was in serious consideration to pitch today’s game.
he was only throwing 93. but mo was only throwing 89 last night
Gardner in CF November 2nd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
West Coat Fan November 2nd, 2009 at 9:24 pm
if posada gets hurt we’re screwed anyways because we don’t have a chance with molina’s offense if we want to win tonight…hairston in at that point doesn’t matter
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Its funny how respect isnt recipricated….
“Bruney for 2,” I hope not..lol
I wonder who you pinch hit robertson for? It is only the 5th innings..too early to use matsui….maybe pena?????
“i say if the bases are loaded. or man are in scoring position when cano is on deck. have pena hold a bat. and let cano see it.”
At this point I wouldn’t mind Mickey Mouse coming up to bat
Cano is my favorite, but whats he doing? Come on man break out of that slump.
Come on Jorgie!!!!
Tex is hitting .063 pathetic
The only thing Betsy is positive about is AJ; even on a night when he did nothing positive.
gotta get back in this game…and posada comin to bat…lets go yanks make him work
C’mon Posada!!
At least they get a bat back in the lineup now.
Come on Jorge.
Paul Blart Mall Cop on deck.
it has to be posada than matsui
# Laura – “You should know I bleed Blue, but I ain’t a Crip though” November 2nd, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Howards needs two more Ks to break the record.
I must have missed Joe Buck mentioning that
The rest of game is a perfect chance to bench Cano and sending him a msg
“you might be thinking why is joe giradi pinch hitting with posada”==macgarver
WHO ON EARTH WAS thinking why??
ace warmin in pen…dont know how i feel about that
had Posada played perfectly…
Hinske sighting
and posada chokes
Clare
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Did you guys noice Ryan’s swagger up to the plate?
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I did notice that he slunk back to the bench, again.
Man. Their defensive placement is so spot on. Several guys haven’t had to move at all.
Eric Hinske is SO dumpy
Chip away Hinske….. chip chip
AJ has been like that all year, good game, bad game, etc….3 days rest does not have too much to do with it…we got what we needed with the 2 wins in Philly…..we will go home and win it in 6…Pettitte will be fine for 6 innings on 3 days rest and the bullpen will be rested with the off day tomorrow…..I am much more confident with Pettitte on 3 days rest than with a fully rested Burnett, especially against those left hitters with Pettitte….the offense will get to Pedro early and often, he will not be the same as he was with all of that rest he had…I feel he shot his load in game 2 and still lost…we will win it at home in the new stadium which will be going crazy!!! I am confident in a game 6 win just like I was vs. the Angels…..
AJ=Inconsistent
Yanks will win game 7 in Bronx.
Randy I
yeah i meant in a swinging the bat and throwing the ball kind of way. non athletes can get away without getting an xray most times.
Perspective boys & girls.
First, I’m not ready to concede this game.
Second, even if we lose tonight having lost Game 1 you think you would’ve signed up going back to NY for Game 6 up 3-2? Thought so.
Third, after the Phils shoot their load with Lee, are you really scared of Pedro? Hamels? Blanton? Happ?
Bueller? Bueller?
“and posada chokes”
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Oh shut up, he contributed last night, & the night before, so stop with the ignorance.
Everyone will be nice to each other again by the time the parade starts, right?
“It wasn’t 3 days rest for AJ, he’s a head case away from home….don’t let the media get into that, he’s just unstable sometimes.”
He threw 22 out of 26 first strikes in NY. I know ppl weren’t expecting that in NY again. Sometimes you have it, other times you don’t.
Utley is always placed close to the center of the diamond. What look like certain hits are outs because of it.
I know Burnett could have pitched this badly in Game 6. The difference is that Pettitte would have been right there to back him up on full rest, and Burnett would be matched up against Pedro, not Lee.
Hey Michelle-
Your handle is really cute, but can you take my name out of it? I am not following the comments too closely tonight. And everytime I see my name I get falsely excited
Hinske on 1st…speeeeeeed
Have you watched aj pitch all year..he has had lots of these starts where he gets just killed
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Believe me I know AJ can be really bad. But I have NEVER seen his stuff be as poor as it was today. His fastball looked like a 90 mph fastball with no life on it. He had terrible command but that isn’t one of his strengths usually anyway.
Everyone will be nice to each other again by the time the parade starts, right?
Is Erica doing a count down for that too?
Bulls BBQ looks delicious.
Rally yanks rally!!!
I’m glad Hinske got on here but I might have let Robertson hit and get through a couple more innings…who do we bring in now?
“and posada chokes”
I think he leads the yanks in rbis during the world series with 5…not sure that means he “chokes”
The tying run will be at the plate at some point in this game. This team has not quit all year and today is not any different
OK Jete!
plunk Lee? gonna be good
The Jeterian Swing
ok…..
Nick in SF in Larkspur
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Everyone will be nice to each other again by the time the parade starts, right?
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I will be bright and center on the Canyon of Heroes. Cold with a giant cup of coffee. All are welcome to join me
A Damon double away from making it 6-3
chip chip chip away.
Let’s go Johnny!!!! and Tex is due.
Damon HR would shut up that ugly Phillie crowd
Lets GO EPBF!
Stupid, stupid move to waste AJ here…..I don’t disagree that there are no throwaway games in the WS, but was Joe even thinking about games 6 and 7? Andy on 3 days rest – not good and CC is about running out of steam. Man, if this gets to a game 7………and the hitters are still not hitting.
“Believe me I know AJ can be really bad. But I have NEVER seen his stuff be as poor as it was today. His fastball looked like a 90 mph fastball with no life on it. He had terrible command but that isn’t one of his strengths usually anyway.”
I take it you didn’t watch his “WHY WHY WHY!” game against the Red Sox.
I’ll take 1 run here. I just want 1.
I can easily see Tex waking up this inning.
Nice 2 bases runners…Hopefully Damon can get Hinske in otherwise Tex is an automatic out.
Jeter should run and avoid potential DP.
I’m so tired..of bruce …im mean cliff lee.
KF
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Everyone will be nice to each other again by the time the parade starts, right?
Is Erica doing a count down for that too?
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Probably not….
Next countdown will be Opening Day
agreed. hit lee. definitely. get thrown out (bruney?), who cares. it’s a brilliant strategy.
this is the inning we need to at least get one or two. two makes this a one swing game.
Erica – always OPPC November 2nd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Hey Michelle-
Your handle is really cute, but can you take my name out of it? I am not following the comments too closely tonight. And everytime I see my name I get falsely excited
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No Problem – Any ideas for a new one?
make him throw more and more pitches. I want the Philly bullpen!
michelle b. – Is Erica’s PB JD’s Biggest Fan. November 2nd, 2009 at 9:37 pm
RESPECT? i may have said idiot, but you implied it. Im not a 4 yr old, and i know how baseball works. All i said is that we wont see Posada now. It doesnt take a genius to realize we dont have a backup if something happens.
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“IF something happens.” That’s the most horrible reasoning I’ve ever heard in baseball. Too bad Joe Girardi doesn’t feel that way, but I think you have McCarver on your side.
Johnny, amke like Alvin, Simon and Theodor and chip, chip, chip.
4 run game baby! Lets go Yankees!
GREAT baserunning by Hinske, in all of his dumpy glory
“The only thing Betsy is positive about is AJ; even on a night when he did nothing positive.”
When she’s right, she’s right. I spent the entire day of Game 2 lecturing about how Girardi was killing the Yankees by having Molina catch Burnett.
The next day I was nowhere to be found. I never showed up to admit I was wrong.
Nice base running by Hinske…
MPB Johnny Damon = Awesome
Getting the job done….
Chip away…. chip chip
here is what you want..get the game close…into the 9th inning maybe down a run or two..and let’s see lidge try to close the game..yanks would have a great shot to tie or take the lead
TEX IS DUUUUUUEEEEE!!! Go get ‘em!
Piece together this gane from Yankees superior bullpen. See if we can get back in it. If not go for it in Game 6. We still have more depth. Even with the short rest but it’s scarey.
Third generation Yankee fan in No Cal. Love Lohud Yankees blog.
My 80 year old mom and soon to be 85 year old dad are also on pins and needles in Asheville, NC !
Go Yankees!
nice baserunning, Howard froze.
*theodore
C’mon Tex! Put it in the seats.
Please.
Ok, i got what i wanted. Now Tex has to pop one!
i love HINSKE!
Now come on teix Homerun
I’ll take the run.
Automatic Out Tex is up though.
They took AJ out too early. They should have waited until Cliff Lee was batting so AJ could plunk him right on the shoulder.
come on Tex…you are due for a hit.
Yankees need to keep it close..
Now would be a great time for Teixeira to get going.
Can the real Tex actually show up here?
I’m gonna be honest, Lee looks nervous.
michelle b. –
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Erica – always OPPC November 2nd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Hey Michelle-
Your handle is really cute, but can you take my name out of it? I am not following the comments too closely tonight. And everytime I see my name I get falsely excited
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No Problem – Any ideas for a new one?
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Waiting for A-Rod’s next THRILLER
its now our song
“MPB Johnny Damon = Awesome ”
I love damon, but not sure a weak groundball to first can count as “awesome” maybe productive or helpful..not awesome
West Coat Fan November 2nd, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I’m glad Hinske got on here but I might have let Robertson hit and get through a couple more innings…who do we bring in now?
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Aceves or Gaudin
Tex is killin us.
Tex…pathetic at bats dude
Tex and Cano are really becoming an offensive drag on this team!
Tex just wow. how. nm.
dammit tex
looks like a good time to bean lee right in the head
I’d like to believe that Andy and CC are somewhere in some sort of crazy new age health chamber.
Or like that thing they put Luke into in The Empire Strikes Back.
this is the cutest commercial ever
Damn. Have to get that run in.
I guess not….Tex is killing them
TEX IS PATHECTIC!! i STILL LOVE HIM THOUGH!
Guys it doesn’t matter the amount of rest. A.J. would have stunk up the mound in Game 6 and the Yankees would be in real trouble.
The Yankees will finish this series off because Lee is done after this, and we have better starters coming up. I say game 6 is the last game.
Tex
Breaks my heart to say it…but the next time Tex hits well will probably be next May.
Cano + Tex = rally killer
Enough Pitching Changes
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:48 pm
“MPB Johnny Damon = Awesome ”
I love damon, but not sure a weak groundball to first can count as “awesome” maybe productive or helpful..not awesome
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It counts when you are chipping away
Chip chip
“They took AJ out too early. They should have waited until Cliff Lee was batting so AJ could plunk him right on the shoulder.”
Of course the score might have 10-1 if you left him in..
I’m really surprised that Tex is struggling so badly. I thought he had good numbers against Lee.
Tex is just a gaping hole in this lineup.
Another RBI opp there wasted.
The Hex is on Tex
chip away
The Yankees would be so much harder to beat if Tex was hitting…
As long as Tex stops runs from being scored, that placates me from his absent bat.
I am not attacking Tex, but I cannot understand how he is putting forth these ABs. Popping out 3-1 pitch yesterday. It looks like he is not taking full swings. Like they are 3/4 hearted swings.
Give it a rest, Betsy. You must have wasted 100 posts on Gaudin vs AJ. No one cares anymore. Move on.
this is the cutest commercial ever
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Erica, was it the anti-smoking commercial where they show the picture of the lung?
It would be nice if Mark Teixeira was playing in this game.
What’s that? He just batted? My mistake.
Gardner in CF November 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 pm
michelle b. – Is Erica’s PB JD’s Biggest Fan. November 2nd, 2009 at 9:37 pm
RESPECT? i may have said idiot, but you implied it. Im not a 4 yr old, and i know how baseball works. All i said is that we wont see Posada now. It doesnt take a genius to realize we dont have a backup if something happens.
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“IF something happens.” That’s the most horrible reasoning I’ve ever heard in baseball. Too bad Joe Girardi doesn’t feel that way, but I think you have McCarver on your side.
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I shouldnt even respond to you but i will. First off you are very Disrespectful, secondly you are a big A-Hole.
My original statement was in the 3rd inning, and at that point there was no way we were going to see Posada, until Molina’s at bat….
it’s up to our pen to keep it an 6 runs and let us chip away. I have faith.
“The difference is that Pettitte would have been right there to back him up on full rest, and Burnett would be matched up against Pedro, not Lee.”
The main issue with the rotation isn’t Burnett or Andy on short rest. It’s whether or not you wanted to throw CC in game 7 on short rest or Andy in game 7 on short rest with CC in the bull pen.
If Gaudin pitches any of these games it doesn’t help Andy pitch on full rest unless you move him to game 7.
That was the major choice.
IMO there’s no way you don’t start CC in game 7.
A brief math lesson for the gloom and doomers on how pretty the Yanks are sitting. Assume they are 50% likely to win a Game against the Phillies at home with AP and CC starting on short rest against Pedro? and Cole “I wish the season were over already” Hamels. Generous to the Phillies, I think (probably more likely Yanks are 60% likely to win). But use 50%, like a coin flip and the 4 ways it can go down are:
Phillies win Game 6 and Game 7
Phillies Win Game 6 but lose Game 7
Phillies Lose Game 6 but Win the never to be played Game 7
Phillies Lose Game 6 and Game 7 (never to be played)
What do 3 of those 4 outcomes have in common? #27 baby, and 75% likely. (And that also ignores the 7 % that they rally to take this one- taking it to over 80% ). I mean what do you want? Any more certainty than that kind of takes the drama and fun out of it no?
so, they yankees have three hits.. Jeter, arod…and damon. What a joke!
Every single Philly is now an enemy of the Yankee Republic. Do what must be done, Lord A-Rod. Do not hesitate. Show no mercy.
i like tex just as much as the next fan, but he has a tendency to put way too much pressure on himself:
1) stinks at the beginning of the season (often with a new team)
2) terrible in the playoffs
he’s a robot without relaxation mode.
really tex is a big part..didnt even make lee work to egt his pitch even further..
When is Tex going to get it going on the offensive side of the ball?
I fully expect the Yankees to annouce Girardi’s firing sometime before the game tomorrow.
#1 – AJ is BETTER at home and worse on the road ALL YEAR LONG. Also see his ALCS start in Anaheim.
#2 – The 7 8 9 hitters tonight are gonna be Gardner Molina Burnett. the odds of beating Lee are gonna be 10 to 1.
#3- Who would you rather have for game 6? A tiring and aging Pettitte on 3 days rest or AJ Burnett on FULL REST?
#4- If Gaudin pitches game 5 and Yanks lose, then you have AJ on full rest for game 6 and BOTH Pettitte on full rest and CC on 3 days for a Game 7. You have insurance in Pettitte for CC pitching his 3rd game in NINE DAYS.
#5- Odds are favored that Lee is gonna win tonight no matter who the Yankee starter is, so you might as well use your worst starter
Zach in Port Jeff
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:50 pm
this is the cutest commercial ever
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Erica, was it the anti-smoking commercial where they show the picture of the lung?
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ewww. No. The one with the kids getting out of bed on Christmas morning.
Your definition of cute scares me
So Tex can’t hit. He’s slumping. OK.
Yanks have 2 runs off of Lee.
Alfred baby, pitch like you mean it. Keep them in the game.
Lee at 80 pitches through 5.
No, genius, you don’t let a relief pitcher hit who hasn’t all year when you are down five.
Well, we got one run.
With A-Rod leading we should get a couple next inning.
Also, Lee is not looking as good as in game 1.
After five he is at 76 pitches. So, we should see thier bullpen in the late innings.
Philles 6 Jeter , arod and damon 3
Tex = the next post season A-rod. if he doesnt play a great firstbase, he would be getting crucified by fans and the media. however, i have a feeling if his offensive offense continues, it might change if this series goes back to NY.
I’ll put the over/under on Jorge mound visits this inning at 3.5
We’re doomed!
I hope Aceves is as good as Robertson was…. remember the last time he replaced him????
It would be nice to keep the game at 4 runs. Aceves scares me he has been dreadful.
“It counts when you are chipping away
Chip chip”
True..it was productive. just not awesome..
not that confident with ace in..hope he does well though
tex and cano, if you arent going to hit, at least take a freakin pitch to hlep get lee’s pitches up.
Somehow, I do no thave much confidence in Ace.
Hopefully, he will prove me wrong.
what could they possibility be discussing??????????
Please don’t grove one to Werth
Teixeira may not have hit much in the WS, but, if you look back, he’s saved as many runs on defense as any batter has knocked in.
OMG BG
GGBG!
Oh no
He’s getting up. Watch.
Now that was gutsy.
oh no. please don’t be hurt Gardner.
Gardner ok? Great catch!
really stinks not havin matsui in lineup…what a catch gardner….
Way to go GGBG!!
I hope he’s okay. If hes not Hairston or Pena?
GGBG
ENOUGH with the instant win for Lee talk. He has BAD career numbers against the yanks. The more good starts in a row, the better chance for a bad one. he is NOT guaranteed a win just cause he’s pitched well a couple times in a row (see: a.j.)
the negativity here is so off putting.
yanks are running out of centerfielders
Tex = .059
Sheesh.
What a catch!
If we cannot lose Gardner in this series.
Great catch!
Walk it off Gardy. Rub some dirt on it!
Nice catch by Gardner. I hope he is ok…
Note to self:
Brett Gardner not afraid of walls
Oh man Sterling.
What a call.
It is high, it is far, off the wall – caught by Gardner.
Outstanding catch by Gardner.
Joe Buck seems upset the BG caught that ball. Sorry Joe!
Sterling AWFUL.
Said the ball was “corked”. Wasn’t even close.
Just lie down out there BG. Wait 15 minutes. make Lee wait longer.
Fighting in the 5th
The pressure of the Pinstripes
Cliff Lee lingering…
Umm..Can Aceves please not pitch another inning in the post season. He is batting practice.
“the negativity here is so off putting.”
I have never heard the term “off putting” before…but I agree with you..
let’s go Yankees!!
keep grinding!!
Damon is mad at Gardner now because he didnt get to run into the wall.
Enough Pitching Changes
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:52 pm
“It counts when you are chipping away
Chip chip”
True..it was productive. just not awesome..
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Anytime Johnny Damon reaches base or does something productive, I call him awesome.
I do not change what works
Jayson Werth is a clown.
Nice grab GGBG!
Werth is living better through chemistry. Sit your steroid-ridden a** down, mofo.
not sure melky would gotten that…
That was a fantastic catch. Melky would not have caught it.
ACe is scary.
This reminds me of the ALCS where Burnett was bad facing Lackey. Burnett always has a good game then a bad game after throwing over 100 pitches in the first game. Burnett would have stunk up the mound in game 6 and all of you would be scared. So be happy he did it tonight.
They are laughing at this scumbag Roid user Werth.
That is showing up the other team.
If Alex did that, he would be ripped.
I’m so tired of the phillie hitters just pounding the ball off of yankee pitchers.
Yankee44
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I’ll put the over/under on Jorge mound visits this inning at 3.5
I think Jorge doubles his visit frequency when he can converse Es Spanol.
Zach in Port Jeff
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Damon is mad at Gardner now because he didnt get to run into the wall.
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Johnny got a concussion that way in 2003. He doesn’t need to bang into the wall
This series may get down to whether Teixiera or Howard start to hit.
If Aceves can go 2 innings without choking it would be a bonus..
Hey.. that was a painless inning
This game is a nightmare. I just hope they get out of it healthy
What a catch by gardner – saw the replay – i was in the kitchen making dinner. I hate the time change, it feels soo late here, but its only 7.
Nice job Ace. Let’s keep chipping.
Alriiiiight Alrrriiiiight.
Lets get 1 more run baaaaaack! 1 run…thats all I want.
nice job Ace!
Let’s go Yankees!!
Chip away boys!
Now after seeing Gardenhoser hit that wall, that further lets me know tonight’s gm. isn’t over.
Another 1-2-3 for the Yanks, and we have Lee at 76 pitches through 5.
nice quick inning..lets go yanks get some more runs and we will be right back in it
michelle b-
i played a whole semipro summer with a broken left hand above my thumb. couldn’t hit for power but just switched to using my bottom hand on the bat more. had to play first base instead of catch.
there is a little improvising when doing things like hitting and fielding. i think throwing is the one thing that you couldn’t do simply because you couldn’t control the ball.
when hitting you can just switch your dominant hand.
i had a sprained thumb from catching bp in spring training that hurt more than any broken hand i had .took forever to heal too because i kept catching.
michelle b. were you discussing your own behavior here?
michelle b. – Trying to Steal Erica’s PB JD
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:05 pm
michelle b. – Trying to Steal Erica’s PB JD November 2nd, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Wow,
the blog games have begun…hopefully we can win tonight so everyone can be positive for the rest of the off season and we dont have to sit through another game this season, where everyone spends soo much effort trying to keep people from being negative, while being negative to another person…. whoa – i just made my own eyes cross.
Now let’s see the offense rally after that fantastic catch by Gardner
chances of Lee hitting Arod to start off the inning?
good job Ace, let’s keep ‘em at 6 runs and chip chip chip away
“It is high, it is far, off the wall – caught by Gardner.”
You got to love him..I love when sterling blows a call and blames an umpire or the stadium he is annoucing in..Like when he announces in Tampa he goes out of his way to say how difficult it is to broadcast a game..
Does anybody have a rattle noise on their Fox feed through DirecTV? I get it all the time for like five to ten minutes living here in San Diego?
Erica – always OPPC November 2nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Zach in Port Jeff
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Damon is mad at Gardner now because he didnt get to run into the wall.
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Johnny got a concussion that way in 2003. He doesn’t need to bang into the wall
I thought he got one when he ran into Damian Jackson
Alex!
Let’s Go Yankees!!!!!
Time to chip away. Chip Chip
“chances of Lee hitting Arod to start off the inning?”
with a four run lead you don’t want to hit the leada off batter…i want the yanks to get it close in the 9th..then they beat lidge..
“It is high, it is far, off the wall – caught by Gardner.” Did Sterling say that? I’m not shocked if that was what he actually said, he’s clueless.
this fake SJ44 may be the dumbest poster in the history of the written word.
“This reminds me of the ALCS where Burnett was bad facing Lackey. Burnett always has a good game then a bad game after throwing over 100 pitches in the first game.”
I agree. The Phillies (and the Angels for that matter) had a game plan for Burnett to swing early in the count and AJ couldn’t adjust, especially with the tough strike zone by this ump.
Let’s go Alex! Chip, chip, chip please.
Johnny got a concussion that way in 2003. He doesn’t need to bang into the wall
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I remember Erica. Both guys really have no fear when it comes to running back toward the wall. Somewhere in Los Angeles, Bobby Abreu is cringing.
A Sterling call that went the Yanks way!
“You just can’t predict baseball.”
Way to go Alfred. A run or two now would be nice. Looking at Lee’s bad starts this year, he could give up a lot of runs on the 6th or 7th.
“I thought he got one when he ran into Damian Jackson”
You are correct..who would have though the name damian jackson would have appeared tonight?
Carl
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Erica – always OPPC November 2nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Zach in Port Jeff
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Damon is mad at Gardner now because he didnt get to run into the wall.
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Johnny got a concussion that way in 2003. He doesn’t need to bang into the wall
I thought he got one when he ran into Damian Jackson
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You are right. Silly Erica
michelle b. -
I shouldnt even respond to you but i will. First off you are very Disrespectful, secondly you are a big A-Hole.
My original statement was in the 3rd inning, and at that point there was no way we were going to see Posada, until Molina’s at bat….
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I’m not the one who started with the name calling. That was you. And you still continue to while I haven’t stooped to your low. Your reasoning was not that Posada was not coming in for defense, but that he wasn’t coming in so he doesn’t get injured. I only responded to your comment because it was rude. Had you not jumped at the chance to be disrespectful (yes, with the name calling), your comment would have just been ignored. Now I’m done responding to you.
UPDATE, 9:54 p.m.: Hell of a catch by Brett Gardner on Werth’s ball. He went right into the Southwest Airlines sign in center. I’m pretty sure Melky doesn’t make that catch.
No WAY does Melky make that catch. That would mean that Melky actually played with heart, and I’m still not convinced he’s not the Tin Man.
that was a strike?
let’s get a rally going gentlemen…
let Lee blow his first 5 run lead!!
“Sin Miedo” is in
For what it’s Werth, Brett’s got guts!
Diving in Philly…
arod swinging himself out.
That was right down the middle and Arod took it.
That sounded like the broadcaster kiss of death.
The Yankees are definitely making a comeback now
you can’t drive in 4 with one swing of the bat when nobody is on…line drives/base hits let’s go!!
No name calling here / bickering, just enjoy the game!
“Diving in Philly…”
what does that mean..who dove??
Rodriguez is getting way too much under those last two at bats. Wish that he’d start going back up the middle again.
let those dirty phillie fans yell lastfew mins
Horace, Tex has taken far less heat than he should have by now………if the Yankees blow this series, he won’t escape it.
C’mon…Just one run here. 1 run.
“you can’t drive in 4 with one swing of the bat when nobody is on”
It would be helpful if you could though
line drives please
sj44 or whoever you are? Sarcasm Button on your computer wasnt included?
Swish has been hitting the ball better. Come on Yanks rally!
84 pitches for lee with two outs in the 6th. let’s make him labor and get into that pen.
Crap I thought Swish got enough of that
What is Victorino doing back out there? I thought he was at deaths door the way he was going on.
“just enjoy the game!”
well said..
Too much air for Swisher.
At least Cano breaks the dry spell…
Hey! Cano is playing! Who knew?!
“you can’t drive in 4 with one swing of the bat when nobody is on”
It would be helpful if you could though
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it would be helpful if we could start the game over and AJ pitched better too
Gardy, get on base for Posada. pleeeease!
Atta boy Robbie.
Just when we f’in need ya.
A base hit for cano with no one on… Typical!
Too much air for Swisher.
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Between the ears?
BG better swing
Cano with a hit!
Inside the park HR for Gardner???
when cano gets a hit..its like meanless
Lee isn’t coming out of this game anytime soon. They will have him throw 130 before bringing in the pen.
Gardner has to stop being soo patient and swing the bat
so proud of my Yanks!
Johnny Damon at the top of the 9th and George Posada were two key players for the yankees victory. Damon because he never gave up until he got his hit and afterwards by stealing second and third base. And Posada by hitting a double in order for Rodriguez to score the last two runs. So congrats my Yankees and keep playing hard we want that championship…let’s bring it back to New York!!!!!!!
Lee was definitely beatable tonight. Only 1 k against 3 BB and many balls in the air. even Robby hit a couple of ropes.
c’mon GGBG
Gotta pull the trigger there Gardy.
grammer
90 pitches for lee
way to fail BG. SWING
hey here is what you sign up for…down 1 or 2 runs in the 9th and phillies have to with lidge…like the yanks chance there…but got to hold the phills and get a couple of runs..
90+ pitches for Lee… he’ll be in until the 8th.
Gardner is an absolute joke. He takes 3 fastballs right over the plate and doesn’t swing the bat once.
gardener is overmatched
Gardner
make the catch and now is your show time again…
oh well
What the hell is Gardner doing flipping the bat like that??? Looks like a freaking retarded animal or something.
wow.. what an AB.. 4 pitches.. no swing..
WHY IS GIRARDI NOT ASKING FOR LEE’S HAT TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR FOREIGN SUBSTANCE?!?!?! ISN’T IT OBVIOUS?!?!?
Gardner is so bad against even decent pitching. No chance against Lee but at least he recognized it and took four pitches to go down without a whimper.
Was really worried early on but I think the Yankes depth will overcome this. If not tonite thaen Wednesday night
Lee looks good for at least one more inning, more likely two.
Bad AB by GGBG. Right down the middle a couple times. Still hesitant to attack Lee.
“A base hit for cano with no one on… Typical!”
actually is not typical this postseason…he has not gotten hits in any situation..yanks are still in this game though…
did he really just stare at three strikes?
wed…wont come soon enough if we lose this game…
I would have liked to see Gardner try to bunt there….
Brett Gardner = “Work The Count” FAIL
Why are you people assuming that Cabrera doesn’t make that catch? He’s made plenty of tougher catches than that, and Gardner made an outstanding one. Gardner isn’t God’s Gift To Baseball. His main skill is speed. That’s it.
Maybe Girardi’s plan all along was to go with the secret weapon Chad Gaudin in game 6. He may shock us all.
gardner tried to b patient.. didn’t really work out… we need to chip away faster!!
uhh swing that thing brett
Lee’s at 91 pitches. They’re going to have to use the BP. No way he’s pitching a CG like this.
Just keep it close, Alfred. One or two more runs in the top of the 7th, and it may be a ballgame.
Can someone please swing the bat before they get down in an 0-2 count? They’re just killing themselves letting all these strikes pass them by.
I wish Gardner was as free-swinging as Cano sometimes.
Only 2 strike outs by Lee, we need to adjust and start putting the ball into play.
In the recent past this is about the time the bats seem to wake up. Let’s do it again!
“WHY IS GIRARDI NOT ASKING FOR LEE’S HAT TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR FOREIGN SUBSTANCE?!?!?! ISN’T IT OBVIOUS?!?!?”
um no…it is not and stop yelling please…be civil
All 3 of those pitches were very hittable. 3 fastballs out over the plate at the belt. Nothing deceptive, very little break.
Really a pathetic at-bat by Gardner
Unfortunately GGBG’s not so much with the bat . . . Lee is much more hittable, but they’re still not able to take real advantage. Tex message please . . .
Did anyone else just hear Joe Buck say that something is wrong with Andy????
GB7,
He’s a track star. About as useful as Cody “I can jump on a 60-inch box” Ransom.
Great depth on this team. Will be their downfall.
Lee clearly doesn’t have his best stuff tonight..But since the lineup is not hot it’s just enough to get by. He seems to be throwing a lot of hittable fastballs right over the plate but they aren’t swinging at them. If this lineup was actually hitting they could score 4 runs easy off him and the bullpen easy.
Does Gardner know how to swing a bat? Or is he just afraid to?
“wed…wont come soon enough if we lose this game…”
anyone know the weather report for mid-week?
If the Yanks don’t come back tonight, a rain out would come in handy huh?
I just want them to keep this at 4 or fewer runs down until the 9th and see if Manuel has the stubborness to use Lidge again. Of course, Lee is probably good for another 120 pitch outing so he may go the distance yet unless they can get something going.
Boatz n Hose says:
November 2, 2009 at 10:06 pm
WHY IS GIRARDI NOT ASKING FOR LEE’S HAT TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR FOREIGN SUBSTANCE?!?!?! ISN’T IT OBVIOUS?!?!?
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AJ had the same crap on the bill of his cap if you hadn’t noticed.
Didn’t help him much.
drill lee right here
this is why gardner is not a starter.
Yanks have 3 innings left to score 4 runs? really!?!?!?!?
and is anyone really that worried? did you not see yesterday’s game?
“WHY IS GIRARDI NOT ASKING FOR LEE’S HAT TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR FOREIGN SUBSTANCE?!?!?! ISN’T IT OBVIOUS?!?!?”
Burnett also had a big splotch on the bill of his cap similar to Lee. It’s probably just a dirty hat.
“No WAY does Melky make that catch. That would mean that Melky actually played with heart, and I’m still not convinced he’s not the Tin Man.”
You might as well become a Red Sox fan, because you’ve just displayed the “intelligence” of one.
The Yankees must score runs in the 7th, they have to knock Lee out and dig into that bullpen.
“Only 2 strike outs by Lee, we need to adjust and start putting the ball into play”
that’s confusing..if they have only 2 strike outs…they are hitting the ball in play???if they adjust then they stop putting the ball in play and have more strikeouts?? please explain..
I see that the “Get Rid Of Cano” idiots are out in full force. The Yanks have a total of 4 hits and he has one of them. Seems like it’s more than Cano.
Maybe Ace should of started
100 pitches of fun… November 2nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Gardner is an absolute joke. He takes 3 fastballs right over the plate and doesn’t swing the bat once.
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he took two half-swings, does that count?
who wants to sell me game 6 tix for face value?
Cliff Lee just swung at more pitches during his at bat than Gardner did in his.
LOL. Funny Cano comments.
it can be done.
with godzilla hitting for the pitcher with posada on, its on
DT – OPPC member
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
“wed…wont come soon enough if we lose this game…”
anyone know the weather report for mid-week?
If the Yanks don’t come back tonight, a rain out would come
Supposed to be cold (barely touching 50 during the day) but sunny. I’ve been watching it closely as I’m planning to trek all the way from San Francisco for the games. I haven’t seen a clincher in person since 1996!
3 innings to grind out 5+ runs
we can do it!!!
Let’s go Yankees!!
Let’s go Yankees!!
Let’s go Yankees!!
I think Cano needs contacts or something..is approach going after balls is awkward.
So if the Yanks can’t come back, who starts on Wednesday?
Andy Pettitte or Chad Gaudin?
hey you just have to give lee credit..he is a great pitcher he was 21-2 last year…still the game is not over..Also dumbest McCarver comment of the night:
“American League hitters are not used to lee..” Um tim he pitched his entire career in the american league including earlier this season..
Melky definitely has heart….that guy is nuts…and Cano obviously should be benched for Pena because he did not full heartdly dive after that ball by rollins…
I just had some good luck pizza.
Or… pizza, at least.
It ain’t over!
people are nuts
Honestly say what you want about AJ and he deserves it. But Lee doesn’t have his good stuff at all and the Yanks have only scored two runs. AJ would of had to be absolutely dominating to win tonight. Basically he would of had to give up 1 run, that probably wasn’t happening.
DT- the weather’s supposed to be good
“Andy Pettitte or Chad Gaudin?”
is there a different chad gaudin that you guys are talking about?? Do we really want gaudin starting a world series game???
It’s funny to think that at one point this season the coaching staff thought Gardner was better than Melky. Gardner does not hit well enough to be a major leaguer. He’ll be a career pinch runner/defensive replacement.
Nick,
I’m about to go take a “good luck walk” and listen on my iPhone
West Coat Fan November 2nd, 2009 at 10:12 pm
3 innings to grind out 5+ runs
we can do it!!!
Let’s go Yankees!!
Let’s go Yankees!!
Let’s go Yankees!!
Nick in SF in Larkspur November 2nd, 2009 at 10:13 pm
I just had some good luck pizza.
Or… pizza, at least.
It ain’t over!
This is what I’m talking about
Yes, let’s bench our starting 2nd basemen for game 6 of the world series.
If Lee pitches for Rays, I am sure Yanks and Boston batters will wear him down.
Yankees offense needs to brings it lumber on wednesday I want a 6 run lead by the 5th
come on …cant give them anymore runs..
“Diving in Philly…”
“what does that mean…who dove??”
Gardner, in a manner of speaking, and you could apply it to the Yanks in general tonight…
Victorino clearly can’t swing the bat. Throw the ball over the plate.
give me ws tickets says:
November 2, 2009 at 10:11 pm
who wants to sell me game 6 tix for face value?
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Make up your mind, do you want me to give them to you or do you want to buy them???
“is there a different chad gaudin that you guys are talking about?? Do we really want gaudin starting a world series game???”
I agree but perhaps Girardi will re-evaluate his 3 man rotation after Burnett’s failure.
Personally I’d go with Pettitte, I trust him to lock it down and finish the series.
That being said, I fully expect the Yankees to come back tonight.
Let’s get some ruuuuuns!!!!
Now come on Yanks lets get something offensively going
My friend who is getting the #46 tattoo for Andy told me he has a vision of a 9-7 Yankee final.
I told him if he is right the lunch after the parade is on me
he good job ace…good job pen..this game is not over…I went to citizens bank once…they do have good food there
I smell come back!
We have to thank Manuel for his bonehead decision not to start Lee in Game 4. Yanks probably would have lost yesterday, and with Burnett imploding today, even Blanton would have won and the Yanks would be down 3-2.
“I agree but perhaps Girardi will re-evaluate his 3 man rotation after Burnett’s failure.”
No.
American Idol sucks
lets go yanks…we can still win this game…we can have a big inning
Posada, Matsui, and Jeter +
we’re scoring this inning, knocking Lee out, and then taking control of this game!!!!
jorge got lazy and didn’t flip the mitt and drop to his knees.
same thing molina did twice, but jorge didn’t pull it off.
it’s a bad thing to do for both of them.
four runs is all were behind but it feels like 10
War’s over man, Wormer dropped the big one.
Patrick says:
November 2, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Nick,
I’m about to go take a “good luck walk” and listen on my iPhone
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I did that and the Yanks scored their second run.
Go for that walk!
Nick-
Thats so much for ruining WDNHFD
Yankeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!!
Robertson and Aceves have done a very nice job in stabilizing the game from the hole AJ left them in.
4 runs is not insurmountable.
Yanks need some runs!
“Yankees offense needs to brings it lumber on wednesday I want a 6 run lead by the 5th”
why not a 6 run lead tonight?
It’s funny to think that at one point this season the coaching staff thought Gardner was better than Melky. Gardner does not hit well enough to be a major leaguer. He’ll be a career pinch runner/defensive replacement.
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I notice that Girardi is hooked on certain players, one of them is Gardner
If the Yankees don’t come back, I don’t see any possible way that they will lose two at the Stadium. I think they’ll take it in Game 6 if they don’t come back tonight.
No matter who the Yankees started tonight, we all knew that it would be a tough row to hoe if Lee was on his game. Girardi had to pick the pitcher he felt gave the Yankees the best chance of winning. That was Burnett rather than Gaudin.
Today I said that there was risk involved because the downside to starting Burnett was that everyone else ended up on short rest. That was an obvious.
I could have understood using either Gaudin or Burnett. Each had things, at least on paper, that both recommended them and threw up cautions. When I said I would have been comfortable with Gaudin, some poster mentioned that he has a terrible record against lefties.
I am hardly thrown if we don’t take this game. I wasn’t convinced that the Yankees would have this game no matter who started for the Yankees, only because Cliff Lee is formidible when he’s on. (Which doesn’t mean I have given up; it just means I have equilibrium with it no matter which way this goes.)
I also have no harsh words for any Yankee player who goes out and does his best, though he might not succeed. So the last thing I am going to do is trash AJ or anyone else.
People can jawbone all they want about this and that, but one of my main concerns with starting AJ (one of the cautions) was that he fares much better at home than on the road.
Anyway, there are worse things than winning the world series at home, should tonight not work out. Maybe the ghosts want the Yankees back home.
GO YANKEES!!!
At least Melky actually swings the bat. Gardner did the same thing in 2 consecutive at bats. Fastballs right over the plate and doesn’t swing. I don’t know what he is looking for.
I definitely remember a time when Gardner used to swing the bat. I think it was before he got hurt. Then he came back and in the one AB he got every 2 games it was the same thing we just saw. Taking 2 hittable pitches and getting into a hole. Hopefully whatever is wrong with him is an easy fix.
new thread please.. may be it will bring us some luck..
Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Let’s get Lee to work this inning.
It was pretty easy to see this coming. When you look at the records of World Series starters on 3 days rest it’s overwhelmingly bad. I’m not second guessing Girardi because I voiced my opinion days ago. I’d take AJ on full rest for Game 6 over Pettitte on 3 days anytime.
Starting AJ tonight puts the Yanks in a tough spot the rest of the Series. By winnning last night the Yanks won the advantage of at least having 2 starters on full rest (Gaudin & AJ). They didnt use it wisely and now they have none. I have tix for Game 7 and now plan on having to use them.
Battle Yankees Battle!!!!
Yeah, Jorgie you tell them
WAKE UP JORGE!!
all these acronyms are baffling – I think that one must have been What Did Nick Have For Dinner.
We need to chip away….
chip chip chip
Posada you are such a tool sometimes
Jorge getting squeezed on a timeout. And getting K’ed to add insult to injury.
These umpires are doing everything in their power to rob the yanks this series.
DT – OPPC member
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:20 pm
all these acronyms are baffling – I think that one must have been What Did Nick Have For Dinner.
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You are very good at this
wasted AB
WHY WONT THEY SWING AT FASTBALLS DOWN THE MIDDLE??????????
swing the bats!
I hope that gets Posada pumped next time around
jesus Jorge!
I am glad Posada is sleeping tonight. He really isn’t all there sometimes. Then takes a fastball right over the plate.
this ump is deaf
OK That gets my nomination for WORST AT BAT OF THE YEAR. (and the one by Gardner that preceded it is ion the mix too)
Come on JHJ
chip chip chip
BTW I am so glad we got Posada’s bat back in the lineup
I notice that Girardi is hooked on certain players, one of them is Gardner
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Don’t know what season you were watching. Gardner was doing better than Melky before he got injured.
Plus, it’s obvious that Girardi favors Melky. This is, after all, Gardner’s only start this postseason and that’s only because Melky got hurt.
Erica: sorry, but I didn’t want anyone guessing cheesesteak.
We need another 2 runs, and then we can get to them. At least the bullpen is getting in work and doing a good job.
why swing 3-1? WHY!
glad its the last game at philly..had enough of of the fans…hariston …ur tryin to get on base…instead it just pops it up
Jerry, Jerry, what could possibly make you swing 3-1 w/ Derek Jeter on deck?
“OK That gets my nomination for WORST AT BAT OF THE YEAR. (and the one by Gardner that preceded it is ion the mix too)”
you spoke too soon hairston swinging 3-1 down four runs might have been the worst at-bat of the year..
hahah well played stultus – i should’ve been more clear – give me your game 6 (and game 7 too now that i think about it) tickets, for free…or i’ll pay for them, but only if they’re obstructed view seats, cuz that will wipe out my bank account…if they’re not obstructed view seats, then you can sell me them for the price of obstructed view seats.
I hate to agree with Tim McCarver but are you telling me Jerry Hairston is a good enough hitter to swing 3-1 down by 4 in this game?
That umpire cheated Jorge out of an AB. The first out was so important in this situation.
These are times I wish true fans with the information would reveal umpires/referees’ home addresses like they do European Football.
Win it in 6?
At least Jorge has done something more than once this series, can’t say the same for everyone in the line-up
They are taking so many hittable fastballs. I don’t understand why they aren’t swinging at the fastballs right over the plate. Very odd…
They have not chipped away…
Another unceremonious inning.
everyone else*
Manuel has zero faith in his pen, Lee will come out for the 8th inning…no doubt.
Hopefully he’ll be tired.
goodnight all
Well …we will see the Philly tonight.
Not conceding, but Pedro vs. Pettitte in game 6 could be a classic. Would be fun to beat Pedro for the championship. Also would be good to see the great Yankees of 2009 play another game. I’m not really ready for the baseball to be over.
Lee going the full nine.
One more shutdown inning from the pen and I still have a feeling the Yankees will wake up and have a meaningful, dramatic at bat this game.
Hopefully Charlie Manuel turns into Grady Little II and rides Lee because he has no faith in his pen.
*Philly BP*
I think Phillie fans are worse than Boston fans.
“November 2nd, 2009 at 10:23 pm
At least Jorge has done something more than once this series, can’t say the same for everyone in the line-up”
i believe he leads the yanks in rbis this world series with 5…people hate on him though…I keep asking the same question..name 5 just 5 better offensive catchers then jorge…
I am very surprised that Lee’s decent stuff at best is shutting them down. His stuff isn’t even close to what it was for game 1.
“Win it in 6?”
Absolutely.
Hope Andy brings it for Game 6.
It really does show you how great the starters have been plus Arod and Jeter to be where we are since the rest of the lineup has been brutal
Home address of these umpires?? Anybody? Maybe somebody can do what they did to Marcus Camby before the playoffs when he was a member of the Knicks.
Erica – always OPPC November 2nd, 2009 at 10:16 pm
My friend who is getting the #46 tattoo for Andy told me he has a vision of a 9-7 Yankee final.
I told him if he is right the lunch after the parade is on me
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I’ve never met him, but I like your friend! lol
“Lee going the full nine.”
I hope Lee stays in. This hurts the Phillies in this game and in any potential games moving forward.
its more over then not. they haven’t scored any run(s)
Lee works quick.. posada should know that and be ready.. he won’t get timeouts in a row particularly when he just got a timeout..
OK–so this one may be in the bank for the Phils.
Keep stretching out Lee–he’s done for the season.
Coke in = loss. If he gets through the lineup, it could be a sign…but I doubt it.
4 runs is still doable but it would have been nice to knock Lee out of the game rather than wait until the 8th inning for Manuel to take him out.
its only four runs fellas and ladies….ye have little faith…and heck if not…we will get it done on Wednesday night….which by the way I will be heading my way out to NJ from iowa on that night, does ne one know how to find ESPN radio on stations going out?
It’s not over yet folks, this game is still winnable.
The good thing about this game is that it gives the other guys in the pen some work and confidence, and Mo can rest for 2 days so he can be used for 2 innings for game 6.
“BTW I am so glad we got Posada’s bat back in the lineup”
Yeah boss, because Molina would of blasted one out of the park? Posada iced the cake last night with that double, also had a sac fly. He’s had a few other nice hits in this series & the series before. Get over yourself
Philly fans are WAY worse than BoSux fans.
These are times I wish true fans with the information would reveal umpires/referees’ home addresses like they do European Football.
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What’s more important is where they grew up…that’s where their allegiances are
likely to be formed.
Jeff NJ – Official Positive Poster
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Not conceding, but Pedro vs. Pettitte in game 6 could be a classic. Would be fun to beat Pedro for the championship. Also would be good to see the great Yankees of 2009 play another game. I’m not really ready for the baseball to be over.
No way he can bring that garbage to the Stadium for a second start in 4 games and not get clobbered. He pitched Game 2 like that geezer pitching the playoff game against the Yankees in the movie Major League.
SEriously, how many times have you seen the Yankees pull off incredible comebacks. This is just another game, the Yanks can make it happen. Now it’s time for my good luck walk with my iPhone
Jones November 2nd, 2009 at 10:27 pm
“BTW I am so glad we got Posada’s bat back in the lineup”
Yeah boss, because Molina would of blasted one out of the park? Posada iced the cake last night with that double, also had a sac fly. He’s had a few other nice hits in this series & the series before. Get over yourself
lol
JasonR -
Please tell me you are kidding.
SHAME SHAME SHAME on yankee fans already talking about game 6…THIS GAME IS NOT OVER YET!!!!SHAME SHAME SHAME
Dear Kevin Long,
We have been informed of your impending termination as Yankee hitting coach. We think we may have found you a future job in a sporting goods store, hanging baseball bats on a wall so they do not move.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Dorothy Flanders
Director, Unemployment Agency, Bronx Office
Down by 4 w/2 innings to go?
Got ‘em right where we want ‘em
Tonite looks tough but I still like our chances. Philly has Cliff Lee. We have everybody else!
I HATE umpires. They are the truest Scum of the Earth. You really have to be a vial thing to be an umpire.
**Except for Mike Carey in the NFL**
I guess the best we can do now is stretch Lee, so he can’t even come out of the pen in a potential game 7
“I am very surprised that Lee’s decent stuff at best is shutting them down. His stuff isn’t even close to what it was for game 1.”
I think Lee got that benefit that all pitchers get when they are spotted a good-sized lead. They relax and their pitching shows it.
Pedro is the absolute worst pitcher for the Yanks to face in game 6. He is going to be soo amped up and probably have them chasing changeups all night.
“this ump is deaf”
deaf and blind is a bad combo when it comes to umps.
At least Philly doesn’t have thunder sticks and Rally Liberty Bells flashing on the scoreboard.
They are old school – they just use profanity, coins and batteries.
Lee looks a lot more hittable, but they still haven’t been able to capitalize on it so far. Getting late, but still not over . . .
Offense will win us the game on Wednesday. if we dont come back. We have to win 2 games at home with Pedro and Hammels on the mound, I like our chances, and dont forget Mo can go 2 innings on Wednesday.
give me ws tickets says:
November 2, 2009 at 10:23 pm
hahah well played stultus – i should’ve been more clear – give me your game 6 (and game 7 too now that i think about it) tickets, for free…or i’ll pay for them, but only if they’re obstructed view seats, cuz that will wipe out my bank account…if they’re not obstructed view seats, then you can sell me them for the price of obstructed view seats.
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My colleague has season tickets and also tix to all the postseason games.
I asked him if he would buck the trend and sell me a ticket BELOW face value.
He, of course, laughed in my face.
C’mon Cokey… Shut em down and get em back in the dugout!
“At least Jorge has done something more than once this series, can’t say the same for everyone in the line-up”
Amen to that. Only 4 runs, they can do it
Big inning here. Need to keep it to 4.
We still have a chance here. 2 in the 8th. 3 in the 9th.
All World Series, and we get cheated. Every one of them knows what they are doing.
And Joe West is the next HP umpire. Country Cow Turd joe West and his strikezone from California to Florida. We’ll see if Andy gets the same wide strike zone as Pedro.
I didn’t expect to win this game but the fact is, there’s still lots to be positive about. It’s almost impossible to expect to sweep a club like the Phils in their home park. As it stands, if you had asked me at the beginning of the season if I would sign up for going hom 3-2 up in the WS, of course I would have.
There’s going to be plenty of talk about momentum shifts – all anyone will remember is the last game – but the Yankees didn’t get to where they are today because they fold, or because they panic at the first sight of a loss. I have great confidence in them. Now, if they blow this series, there will be he** to pay, but I don’t expect them to.
who’s pitching for both teams when we get back to NY?
I think Manual will keep Lee in the game for 9 innings — unless we do something.
He is not going to turn over this game to the bullpen. This is Lee’s last game of the year…130 pitches?
catchers OPS leaders:
1. Mauer 1.039
2. Posada 0.885
3. Martinez, Victor 0.860
4. McCann .832
What sign does Jorge put down for “drill him”?
nice footage.
This is the game. If Coke holds them here we’re gonna put some runs on the board in the top of the 8th with the middle of the order. Then we’ll see if Hillbilly Jim sticks with a cooked Lee or throws some gasoline on the fire.
Coke always makes me nervous…
“Pedro is the absolute worst pitcher for the Yanks to face in game 6. He is going to be soo amped up and probably have them chasing changeups all night.”
Between the crowd and the ghosts I believe the Yankees will be amped up enough to combat anything Pedro can throw out.
Except for Cliff Lee, none of the Philly pitchers worry me.
omg , utley swung a missed?
I am not even listening to FOX right now. I can only imagine the fun Joe and Tim are having. Have they begun giving each other (fill in the blank) on air yet?
From ESPN chat thing:
CrashburnAlley:
Yo Don Larsen, I’m really happy for you and I’mma let you finish, but Cliff Lee had one of the best World Series of all time.
Um.. Pretty sure it doesn’t get any better then a perfect game.. wth??
Lee is at 103 pitches he will defintiely start the 8th inning. But I doubt they let him go more than 115.
NYY626
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Erica – always OPPC November 2nd, 2009 at 10:16 pm
My friend who is getting the #46 tattoo for Andy told me he has a vision of a 9-7 Yankee final.
I told him if he is right the lunch after the parade is on me
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I’ve never met him, but I like your friend! lol
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He told me I could choose the location of the tattoo. He would follow any place I choose. (Except for one spot)
and buck with the “hammered” call
Nobody is saying Molina is better then Posada but people act like Babe Ruth is sitting. Posada has gotten a few big hits over the years in the postseason but he is thought of as this “clutch” hitter and that is just not the truth.
Oh Yeah, fire Long. The Yankee bats have done nothing the last two nights, NOTHING!
Do you people even think before writing such crap?
JEEEEEEEEEZUS!
Coke is terrible
stupid Chase Utley
I’ve had enough of this slick back grease ball.
wow so thats just awesome
I would take Dustin Pedroia on my team anyday over this POS Utley.
they have to drill him this series
Utley is a stud
“Pedro is the absolute worst pitcher for the Yanks to face in game 6. He is going to be soo amped up and probably have them chasing changeups all night.”
I can think of about 100 pitchers I could think of as worst pitchers to face then pedro…considering the yanks always beat pedro
cant stand that Utley ties Reggie for most WS homeruns.
That really annoys me
Utley is on the juice….
This is why Marte has surpassed him.
Why isn’t anyone either drilling him to send a message or better yet, just walking him?
“Lee is at 103 pitches he will defintiely start the 8th inning. But I doubt they let him go more than 115.”
Why wouldn’t they? He pitched 120 something pitches last week.
Message to giradi: do not pitch to him anymore please.
Nope we lose, and this series is going 7, and we are going to lose. We should have used gaudin, what an incredible error by Joe girardi. He should be fired if they lose this series.
F-ing hell
Somebody plunk that prick.
bull pen imploding again. Great…
can they throw the Utley scouting reports out of the train somewhere in Jersey?
Do we have anyone on the Yankees pitching staff that has the guts to bust Utley in?
They have to, have to, HAVE TO back Utley off the plate. Drill him next time up. Make him move his feet at least. He’s WAY too comfortable up there.
terrible cant any get out utley…should of walked him took ur chances w/howard whoose done nothin…and this is why u cant count on coke
No mention of this ballpark being a bandbox. LOL!
Utley shouldn’t get a pitch to hit for the rest of the series. He looks like 2001 Barry Bonds right now.
Utley is definitely not getting a Christmas card this year.
Obviously Utley has gotten David Ortiz’ shipment of Dominican Milkshakes. that explains everything. Jayson Werth got Manny Ramirez’ shipment.
Coke is not very reliable…
So should they just hire a scout specifically for Chase Utley?
Erica – always OPPC November 2nd, 2009 at 10:32 pm
NYY626
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Erica – always OPPC November 2nd, 2009 at 10:16 pm
My friend who is getting the #46 tattoo for Andy told me he has a vision of a 9-7 Yankee final.
I told him if he is right the lunch after the parade is on me
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I’ve never met him, but I like your friend! lol
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He told me I could choose the location of the tattoo. He would follow any place I choose. (Except for one spot)
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Umm interesting. Where are you thinking of putting it?
Is this a video game or what make the guy move his fkin feet…
How stupid are these pitchers??!!! What part of PITCH UTLEY ON THE OUTSIDE CORNER DON’T THEY GET?!! Absolutely pathetic. Every pitch is in the same spot on his homeruns. Either right over the plate or inside.
Denise, it appears to be Andy v. Pedro.
At least Coke’s pointer finger is working…
sucking… how do we count the ways… AJ, Cano, Coke, Tex, …
why do they keep pitching to utley???
Trivia : How many of chase utley’ s homeruns against the yanks have been in the middle of the plate??
Ans: All
ElGuapo November 2nd, 2009 at 10:34 pm
bull pen imploding again. Great…
Its Coke man. We all seen this coming.
NYY626-
I said right bicep
they just tied 2 records back to back hahaha
Yankee44
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:34 pm
They have to, have to, HAVE TO back Utley off the plate. Drill him next time up. Make him move his feet at least. He’s WAY too comfortable up there.
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except howard is right behind him, but yes, that is a good point.
What kind of scouting report do they have on Utley? Whatever it is it’s not working.
The Yankees can beat pedro. Some of you like 100 pitches need to calm down. You act like it’d the pedro of old. He won’t be on extra rest and the yanks will see him a second time.
I want Showalter next year, Lackey and Halladay. Generation Trey can pack up and leave along with anyone else Toronto wants. Then we will maybe make it back next season.
This series is OVAH!!!!
OMG a fair call. Down 5 in the 7th inning.
We keep hearing about Ryan howard’s struggles and Jimmy Rollins.
But we do not hear about Mark Tex.
12 strikeouts…geez, maybe he should turn around and hit righty.
Only thing left to cheer for tonite is for Howard to keep striking out to set the s.o. record.
And Lee to get his pitch count up so we dont see him again.
Utley reminds me of how Juan Gonzalez was back in ’96. The Yanks just could NOT get Gonzo out that year.
Utley is a far better hitter than anyone on the Yanks. Instead, the Yanks have a number 3 hitter that can’t hit for average or power in the postseason.
BYE BYE JOE GRIMALDI
“Utley shouldn’t get a pitch to hit for the rest of the series.”
I too was thinking there is no great shame in pitching around him.
let me get this straight the yanks are going to lose the world series because “chad gaudin” chad gaudin…chad gaudin…chad gaudin Did not get a start?????here is the thing if gaudin pitched tonight and gave up 10 runs..you would have all said Aj should have pitched..It is like the idiots who say after posada makes an out..that molina should play come on people..
Utley, unheard of
Chasing Reggie’s Legacy
Catching Bronx Cheers soon…
Plan for Wednesday, Keep Rollins and Victorino off base, pitch around utley or drill him the go after Howard
“Posada has gotten a few big hits over the years in the postseason but he is thought of as this “clutch” hitter and that is just not the truth.”
That hit wasn’t clutch enough for you last night? A-rod with a nice hit, Damon with a couple nice steals, & Posada to ice the cake.
Coke stinks.
no, they won’t listen.
Remember when Ortiz killed Yanks again and again? They did nothing special on Ortiz, not even tried to drill him.
Utley might have the quickest hands I’ve ever seen.
Girardi says to Pena…pitch to Utley?
Pena…I don’t know Joe, the guy behind him isn’t doing much.
Girardi…well Howard can be due, so I say pitch to him, he can’t possibly hit another or can he?
If they pitch to Utley again they deserve everything they get…
It’s absoltuely amazing how often they miss their spots with Utley. They hit the outside corner to Howard like they should but never get it there to him. It’s unreal..
That’s why European Football should be admired.
POS umpires and refs like Tom Henning Ovrebo cheating Chelsea get their dues.
Ovrebo had his address of his family given out and his side job work address and he got banned from Champions League matches because of his mistakes.
“I want Showalter next year, Lackey and Halladay. Generation Trey can pack up and leave along with anyone else Toronto wants. Then we will maybe make it back next season.
This series is OVAH!!!!”
CONGRATS you just got the dumbest comment of the night award…
when phil coke comes in to pitch, i pray for a walk…do you realize how many times he’s been brought in to face ONE left-handed batter, and given up a home run??? i hope he gets hit by a car
if yanks wanna win this ..they gotta get goin w/the bats..2 innings left
Cmon Yankee fans – quit the bad mouthing of Yankee players. Cano, Melky, Tex, Molina, AJe all part of the 2009 team that got the Yanks to the world series. Be loyal to your team instead of showing your lack of IQ and faith. Gad, you guys are awful. And you will show up at the Parade.
This is a great team having an unusally bad day. Get behind them or GET OUT.
oh sure, now idiot is a term of endearment…LOL
“sucking… how do we count the ways… AJ, Cano, Coke, Tex, …”
And the hell of it is they’re all doing it on purpose, probably to bug you Sunny!
lol Coke fail
wow…8-2
This is why Coke is terrible. No reason to explain more.
Marte > Coke
COKE SUCKS!! GET HIM THE F OUT!!! WAKE UP GIRARDASS!!
good thing we have 2 lefty specialists…..
Wow, Coke, you cant pitch tonight.
Should we take 2 of 3 and be happy? Yes.
At least Girardi knows not to bring in Phil Coke anymore….his audition fails
ooookkkkkk PHIL COKE NEVER AGAIN!!!
homer happy coke..im gonna be sick
Awful, Coke, just awful…. I thought you were a lefty specialist?
Joe Buck is excited over a HR to make it a 6 run lead.
Oh wait, Joe wants Raul Ibanez to get started, since he’s been struggling. Of course he was excited.
gasoline
Guess it’s safe to say Marte is better than Coke. Girardi was right about that one.
So much for the big inning. Coke cannot get it done.
See you in game 6.
Man Coke sucks, What happened to that guy?
Pedro: please report to the Bronx for a paternity test.
wow how prophetic was my last comment?? GREAT JOB AGAINST THE LEFTIES PHIL!! YOU REALLY DID YOUR JOB – YOU ARE AWESOME! YOU BELONG IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES!!! REALLY!!
Wow Coke sucks
Coke’s homeruns are pretty lol !
so lame… if Girardi is going to treat this game like this, why not use gaudin and have pettite on regular rest. This is a total joke.!
to be fair not sure we are going to win this one…
Nick Turturro, just went nuts…
How come the Phillies keep crushing those middle of the plate fastballs and we can’t even hit a single off them? And we keep burning through the bullpen..
Poor excuse for a lefty reliever to give up HRs to left handed hitters. Did it all year.
It’s your job to get them out. sigh
the Coke dealer is lucky he didn’t give up 3 jacks, well Lets GO ANDY!!!
Well — now we know not to let Coke in ANY game for the rest of the series.
if coke cant get lefties out, or at least keep them in the park, he is useless to our team.
we should be happy 2 out of 3…just hope we didnt wake some of there bats up…and were suppose to trust andy on 3 days rest
Wow.
The best thing about this is that Phil Coke won’t be used again until next spring, if he isn’t traded by then.
Three lefty batters, two HR. You think Posada’s pitch selection has anything to do with this?
Utley’s umpteenth launch
Ibanez in orbit mode
Coke bottle rockets
why did we pull Aceves?
now we’re playing the pitching change game
not that I don’t think we can’t score 6 runs in two innings but if someone would have asked me if I’d take 2 out of 3 in Philly I would have said absolutely!
I just hate looking silly….and we’re starting to
New thread for you to vent. Try to keep it clean. Come on over.
The Yankees can beat pedro. Some of you like 100 pitches need to calm down. You act like it’d the pedro of old.
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Yeah because the Yanks really touched him in game 2 right? 2 homeruns threw 6 innings. That was a great display by the offense against a 98 year old.
Erica – always OPPC November 2nd, 2009 at 10:35 pm
NYY626-
I said right bicep
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Good choice. I had said earlier this year that if we win the WS I want to get a yankee symbol on my ankle. Not sure if I’ll go through with it though ( not a fan of needles
The coke diet never works…this is ridiculous…at least we are getting the bullpen some work tonight. That way when the yankees win, they can tell their grandchildren they once played in a world series.
Phil coke to his grandkid: Hey i played in the world series.
grandkid: how’d you do grandpa
Phil Coke: umm lets talk about how Mark Teixeira sucked.
Okay, so at the winter meetings we trade every friggin’ one of the “prosepcts” for Halladay. This was a disaster waiting to happen. Unreal.
Girardi is a bonehead. Showalter next year, no more Puke Hughes, Joba Nogood, Ian Shmennedy or even Ajaxjerk, Monterodork, Rominetoenail or anyone else. Enough, enough, enough!!!!
How many times is Jennings going to remind us that Utley is the best hitter he ever saw? He knows he writes for a Yanks blog right?
“so lame… if Girardi is going to treat this game like this, why not use gaudin and have pettite on regular rest. This is a total joke.!”
Exactly. No reason to pitch Burnett NONE
I think Utley has hit as many homeruns as all Yankees combined this WS. And they are up (at least) 3-2 with 2 games left at home. Look at the Yankees averages overall and you’d think they were on the verge of getting swept. Jeter and Damon are the only starters batting above .300, and 5 are below .200, with Tex a whopping .059. And the Phillies do not have a very good staff, outside of Lee.
greed, Utley needs to be thrown at but they missed their chance unless he gets up again, can’t lose a starter next game but anyone of these jokers they have out of the pwn tonight won’t be missed
“Utley might have the quickest hands I’ve ever seen.”
He’s got great balance too. My guess he only gets worked around the next 2 games – especially with the 2 lefties starting.
coke sucks. 2 meatballs hit far. coke, does not give up a lot of hits but his HR total is insane.
he sucks, if he does not figure something out next year he will be in SWB..pathetic.
now let’s vent, how is tex doing???????????????can that sack of sh-t hit anything? and for our astute bloggers, newsflash you throw a meatball right down the middle they are suppose to hit it far………….
Well, we got our answer why Girardi has been leaning on Marte.
Just remember Phil Coke – when you point – three fingers are aimed back at yourself.
So 2004 ended in a game Pedro pitched, Wed will be our revenge.
Coke has a shiny 81.00 WS ERA to show off in the offseason.
game 6, the yankees are going to tee off on Pedro like no other. unless we come back today, but tack on runs are not helping.
Just think. This is what the Phillies would have faced had Coke come in last night in the bottom of the ninth.
They weren’t going to win this game with Lee on the mound. Did anyone think they would really sweep in Philly?
You have to give Utley credit. Yes, the Yankees pitchers have made mistakes to him, but how many times have you seen Tex or Swisher get a meatball that they just foul off? Utley hasn’t missed a single one of these mistake pitches.
daver November 2nd, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Well — now we know not to let Coke in ANY game for the rest of the series.
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and the same is being said of Joba, Bruney, Hughes and Aceves, so that leaves us with 3 pitchers in the bullpen. How are we supposed to win like that?
new thread
Noticing a lot of Bay Area Yankee fans on this site. On the off chance we don’t pull this one out, does anyone know of a true yankee bar in SF? Don’t say Connecticut Yankee. It’s a Sox as you get. Thanks.
I feel absolutely confidant in Andy for Game 6. Even if Gaudin does pitch today, we more than likely lose.
I dont feel comfortable with AJ facing the same team twice whether he’s on short-rest or full-rest.
Also, we get another shot at Pedro.
The Yankees did their job in Philly.
ok…we’ve got 2 innings to get 6 runs.
Basically the outcome might be the same if they pitched Gaudin, the flip side is they would have AJ in home.
You cannot go play allout game, you gonna have a sound backup plan. It’s not like you play against a double A team.
That was a reasonable experiment by Girardi to see if he has any answer to get Utley out in a big spot (other than Marte). Guess he has his answer.
No, don’t be “loyal” to players that are giving half-assed efforts, like Cano and Tex. Even if the Yanks win the WS, neither of them contributed anything.
For those who think we should win game 6, which one do you prefer to start, short rest Andy or fully rest AJ?
“Should we take 2 of 3 and be happy? Yes.”
I would say we should. And be happy. And stop complaining about a bad night. But that’s just me. I know others feel better to get it out of their systems. Just different ways of processing, I guess.
However, since I personally find Monday Morning Quarterbacking to be nothing more than an exercise in second-guessing by those who can’t deal with losses, I will say that Game 6 will be ours – if things continue in this direction – and bid you all a fond good night.
GO YANKEES!!! Thanks for an amazing season and postseason thus far.
Utley needs to be knocked over. He stands on top of the plate, there has to be consequences or he’ll be hitting them out the rest of the series.
I’d take Andy versus Pedro any day. Look at Cliff Lee–nowhere as good second time around. Same thing with Pedro.
Phil Coke is a joke, but at least Marte is getting some rest.
The rest of the BP looked sharp tonight, and I’m glad they got in. Now straighten out Hughes, and there OK.
Note: for the rest of the series, AJ is the lefty guy after Marte. He was only used for 56 pitches tonight.
and there you have it, folks. Whatever idiots were in on the decision to start AJ Burnett on short rest to face the hands down BEST pitcher on the Phillies in the postseason, to GUARANTEE that the Yankees not only go back to New York, but now HAVE to either pitch a complete SLUG ( Gaudin ) or Andy AND CC on short rest ( 3 starts in a ROW, nice ! )in games 6 and 7 ( IF, I mean WHEN it goes 7 games ), will be held accountable for putting the TEAM in a position to blow a 3-1 World Series Lead. I know that it was REAL TOUGH to predict that A) Lee would pitch well and B) HOT AND COLD ALL SEASON AJ would come out cold on 3 days rest after a HOT performance……ROCKET SCIENTISTS were required to figure that out, right ?…Of course, after the game, Girardi and Cashmen ( IF he has the stones to admit he had a hand in the selection ) will say ” We felt AJ gave us the best chance to win tonight” and that is just Horse Hockey !. This was a throw away game that they would have had the SAME CHANCE to win with Gaudin on the mound ( like as in SLIME and NONE ) and will a little STRATEGY ( Oh, my Girardi, you fool, ya ever heard of that ? )….we would have a RESTED AJ in Game 6 AT HOME ! ( Oh, and does Joe have the stats that show AJ stinks on the road ? ) Whoever pitches on Wednesday better putt a wabbit outta his arse and the bats better explode, because the momentum will be SQUARELY in the Phillie dugout for a game 7, my friends.
SF Yanks
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Noticing a lot of Bay Area Yankee fans on this site. On the off chance we don’t pull this one out, does anyone know of a true yankee bar in SF? Don’t say Connecticut Yankee. It’s a Sox as you get. Thanks.
Let me know if you find anything out here. I notice a correlation between Liberal cities and hating on the Yankees. I think it is an envy of wealth/success thing, or more charitably put “pulling for the underdog”.
come on Tex…get that batting average over .100 with a hit
If only Coke hadn’t given up those 2 runs.
those 2 HR’s that Coke gave up are going to haunt us…we’d only be down by 2 instead of 4.
waiting for mccarver to tell us what a great day lee had, 4 runs in 7+ and a rod on second.
I guess my prediction was right that if the pen could hold them there would be some meaningful, dramatic ABs. (Or not committing the Fallacy of the Preordained Outcome ala Michael Kay)
coke and burnett…..goats?
At least they cleared Gardner. That guy is as close to an auto-out in baseball.
And if Hughes hold them down there is the fun of the Lidge Experiment.
Chad we get it. Utley is a great hitter, and as such was probably really great at AAA (aren’t most great hitters going to kill AAA since this is league which sometimes gets blown through by the best pitching talent). Oh and you were there covering the beat.
And some of us (inc. me) didn’t even need to see him hit 7 HR in this Series, or hear your reports of how good he was 5 years ago against bad pitching to know that.
And here come the bridge jumpers….idiots.
Come on Hughes!!!!