Return of Godzilla
Posted by: Sam Borden - Posted in Misc on Nov 04, 2009 
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The Yankees had an odd scheduling glitch earlier this season when they played nine straight games in National League parks. During that stretch, Hideki Matsui barely played at all. One would imagine those 11 days felt like nothing compared to Matsui having to be on the bench for the last three.
But now that the World Series has shifted back to the Bronx, the Yankees DH will return to the lineup – one of the Yankees few hitters who is swinging a hot bat. Matsui is hitting .308 with three home runs and seven RBI this postseason, and is 5-for-his-last-9 with two homers.
Most importantly for tonight, he’s had good success against Pedro Martinez in the postseason. In 2003, he doubled off him three times in the ALCS – including the famous one in the seventh inning – and in Game 2 of this series he hit the tie-breaking home run.
There were several reports about Matsui arriving slightly late to the Stadium before Game 2 because of traffic. Japanese media have said that, in the past, Matsui has often atoned for being late by hitting home runs – so they weren’t surprised that he did it again in Game 2.
What do you guys think – tons of traffic on the Deegan this afternoon?
I certainly hope so!
If being late somehow helps him, I hope Matsui shows up to the ballpark at 7:30, in time to get dressed quickly and out for the anthem.
Let’s hope for another traffic jam for Godzilla!
did someone really say they liked Eduardo Perez bc he says smart things? Eduardo predicted that the Red Sox would win the division by doube digits!!! Primarily bc of the depth of pitching and smart moves in Penny and Smoltz. He said they will turn out as good bets bc they’re the Red Sox and every thing they touch turns to gold.
Regarding the DH, I hate it and think it should be abolished. BUT, if we’re going to have it, then we should have it in both leagues. It’s stupid that the AL has it and the NL doesn’t.
If I owned a car, I’d park it smack in the middle of the Deegan if that would delay Mr. Matsui’s arrival to the stadium.
we can only hope so!
I keep hearing about 3 days rest between games for some of the pitchers but I count 4. What is going on?
GODZILLA!!!!! a nice parting gift would be for Sui to have a 2 homer 5 rbi game and wins the World Series MVP
champ809
November 4th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
GODZILLA!!!!! a nice parting gift would be for Sui to have a 2 homer 5 rbi game and wins the World Series MVP
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I don’t want to think about him leaving
this familiar lineup feels so much better
I think Matsui will make tonight his farewell performance for the Bronx. I’m expecting 3 plus RBIs and two extra base hits. Andy will be Andy and will battle, but tonight belongs to the offense and Matsui!
cerrone – you should try counting again. the day after you pitch is day 1, the day you pitch again is not counted. its the number of days on a calendar between your two starts, not including either of the days you started.
ie: Andy pitched Saturday
His rest days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
and here we are, wednesday night………ready to party.
I don’t care who it is, I just want to some Yankee have a monster game tonight. How about 3 – 4 with 2 HR’s and 6 rbi?
We’ve seen plenty of solo hr’s. I’m ready for a 3r shot!
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HootHoot! Game Day!
Looking for Andy to dig deep inside and deliver us to the Promised Land!
Under the present circumstances, I think that Andy would prefer to have Gardner in center field.
Singleton (espn) saying Pedro has the edge and will pitch his way to immortality (paraphrasing there). Winfield a bit less biased, thinks both will step as they’re capable, but both will be out around the 5th.
If there was a cage match with two old guys, this is what it would look like. The good guys win tonight.
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I was debating whether or not to don a super huge, XL (I mean it’s the largest XL I’ve ever seen) Hideki t-shirt with the tag still on it. Could this post be a sign that I should wear it? What do you guys think? Minnie Pearl style?
There were several reports about Matsui arriving slightly late to the Stadium before Game 2 because of traffic. Japanese media have said that, in the past, Matsui has often atoned for being late by hitting home runs – so they weren’t surprised that he did it again in Game 2.
What do you guys think – tons of traffic on the Deegan this afternoon?
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Traffic can be avoided.
Get me his address and I’ll slash his tires!
Should be do something to delay Tex and Cano’s vehicles too?
Let’s hope they start hitting like they can.
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GO FOR IT! It can’t hurt.
Pretty funny Wikipedia has Andy Pettites middle name as Legend instead of Eugene. After tonight his first name will be Legend as well.
I don’t even want this game to be close. I want like a 10-2 beat down. I don’t think I can stand the pressure of a possible game 7. ha
Who said Eduardo Perez sounds intelligent? They should be banned!!
He’s clearly the dumbest out of all the espn guys (yes, even kruk can be right 2 times a day) and that’s no easy feat!
Even if said anything intelligent, you wouldn’t be able to understand it, because he has the worst enunciation on tv. Voice, too.
Hopefully Matsui gets to the stadium around the top of the 2nd inning!
Hopefully Matsui gets to the stadium around the top of the 2nd inning!
Hey all!
I can’t wait for 7:57. So close but so far.
So I had to share my experience just now and it relates to some comments in the last post about tickets for tonight. About 5 minutes ago, I heard that there were some tickets still available and they were going for roughly $198 directly thru Yankees. When I called Yankee stadium directly they tell me the box office is not open, will not open and they are completely sold out for tonight. What is up with the mixed messages. Who can afford those other outrageous prices. I can totally justify $198 but not $600. Oh well, I guess it is not meant to be for me @ Yankee stadium but I will still be cheering on the Yankees!
Chris
November 4th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I don’t even want this game to be close. I want like a 10-2 beat down. I don’t think I can stand the pressure of a possible game 7. ha
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I hear you
Matsui will be huge for us tonight. I swear I can’t urge Girardi to bring in Mariano early enough if needs be. Tomorrow’s pitching matchup is more favorable if needs be, but I’ll have a heart attack if we don’t clinch tonight.
Beating Pedro to clinch it and christen the new stadium???
It doesn’t get better than that.
If that is the case, don’t most pitchers normally pitch on 4 days rest then if your going with a 5 man rotation?
From the previous thread-
“I was thinking about Tiant in ‘75 the other day, when all this ’short rest’ stuff kicked up. Did he pitch 3 games in that series? I seem to remember there were rainouts, but I was pretty young and my memory of it is sketchy.”
Tiant did pitch 3 games in the 75 series.
I was thinking about him this morning, because Tiant in 1975 reminds me a lot of Pedro in 2009. A once hard-throwing righty, Tiant in 1975 was succeeding with a diminished fastball and an assortment of offspeed pitches.
Tiant dominated the Reds in Game 1 of the series, the Big Red Machine complaining about how he had nothing, but they still couldn’t hit him.
Tiant pitched well in game 4, and came back to pitch game 6 because of a lengthy rain delay in the series.
But in Game 6, Tiant had nothing. The Big Red Machine rocked him for 11 hits and 6 runs.
I’m hoping that’s the Pedro we get tonight.
I still think Ozzie had one of the best lines. After the Phillies won on Monday, he was asked if he wanted to change his pick. He said that he was still going w/ Phillies in 6. And we talk about Jorge/Damon losing count…
d cerrone
November 4th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I keep hearing about 3 days rest between games for some of the pitchers but I count 4. What is going on?
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i wondered the same thing
pitchers take the ball every 5 days now & pettitte is taking it tonight on the 4th day
if a pitcher pitched on friday he would pitch on wednesday
pettitte pitched on saturday & now tonight wich is on the 4th day ???
Matsui knows how to put on a show at a dramatic moment. I have a feeling he will leave us with something to remember. But part of me hopes he won’t leave us.
kate,
I guess I should wear it before you know…
My son went to NY last spring, and all he came home with was a super-sized t-shirt that doesn’t fit anyone.
(I actually wear the Jeter one with “New York” across the front)
Eduardo Perez couldn’t sound intelligent if he read from a script Einstein wrote for him.
He has said some of the dumbest things and rationalized some of the lamest notions I’ve ever heard on BBTN.
Thank goodness MLB Network has set me free of his and others “intelligence”.
Just realized that tonight marks the anniversary of Game 7 of the 2001 World Series.
If the Yankees win today against Pedro, we exorcise the two worst demons of the decade.
I am not as sold on traffic equaling home runs, but getting Matsui back in that lineup is CRUCIAL to our success tonight. Imagine if the home field advantage was reversed in this series and we were going into Philly w/o Matsui or Melky.
I know we put up 6 runs on Monday, but that lineup at hte start of the game was not really all that daunting at all.
It was almost a guaranteed 3 outs when they got to Molina, Gardner, and the pitcher, and even Swisher added little.
I am really looking forward to seeing Matsui in there at DH. We can put Posada back in the 5 spot and then our only real potential weak links are Swish and Gardner.
I’m lookin to Swish to come up with a little somethign something tonight.
The Minnie Pearl thing is very popular with the New Era caps.
There aren’t tags hanging off per se.
Just lots of stickers.
Eduardo Perez and the rest of the ESPN losers are know-nothings. I can’t wait till the Yankees win this thing so we can hear all of the talk about payroll, and we can hear all the excuses.
“Tiant pitched well in game 4, and came back to pitch game 6 because of a lengthy rain delay in the series.”
Tiant went all the way in Game 4 on 155 pitches.
Erin
November 4th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Chris
November 4th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I don’t even want this game to be close. I want like a 10-2 beat down. I don’t think I can stand the pressure of a possible game 7. ha
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I hear you
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My chest is killing me. I have not eaten and do not think that I will be able to hold down food today. My heart is pounding. I feel like upheaving. It is 80 degrees in the house and I am shivering. If I ever wanted anything in life, it is a blowout victory for the Yankees tonight. I was not young, but I was arrogant in the late 90s and thought that World Series came easy for the Yankees (I expected the Yankees to overcome any and all adversity, that’s why I was so surprised in Game 7 2001 and the nightmares remain). I never really appreciated those championships as I should have. Please allow me another opportunity to appreciate this group of 40 guys, teammates, and family memebers.
pat,
lol. Is that you? Tell us how you really feel about Perez.
I like that Timmy K, even though he’s hard to understand, too. But he’s pretty smart. And he won’t pick against the favored just to be contrarian.
And the great part is he’s already a muppet!
Bronx Jeers,
I’ll have to cut the tag off, it’s as big as my head.
“Eduardo Perez couldn’t sound intelligent if he read from a script Einstein wrote for him.”
He’s a putz. But he will one day be the answer to a somewhat Yankees related trivia question.
Bobby Valentine and Dave Winfield are the only smart ones on BBTN.
7 hours and 19 minutes until Game 6!!!!!!!!!!
CR9-I sympathize. Do you have anything you can do that will take your mind off of the game for a while?
You know who would be the perfect guy to throw out the first pitch?
Don Zimmer
Carlo
November 4th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
cerrone – you should try counting again. the day after you pitch is day 1, the day you pitch again is not counted. its the number of days on a calendar between your two starts, not including either of the days you started.
ie: Andy pitched Saturday
His rest days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
and here we are, wednesday night………ready to party
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pettitte pitched on the 9th of one month & the 14th of the same month
every 5 days
so
sunday
friday
wed
mond
if you dont count the days pitched it is 4 days between
this time it is 3
so it might be on 3 days rest but it is only one day shorter than what every pitcher does & from saturday on his last pitch it is approx 94 hours
you do the math
Yea I think that tonight is farewll for matsui. He’s been a great Yankee but I can’t see them bringing him back. Let’s hope he writes a great ending to his time with the yanks
Is it too early to leave for the Stadium? I’m certainly not doing any good here at the office.
Matsui is the one guy I want the Yankees to win for the most. He’s been a great addition to the team and I won’t debate the pros and cons of letting him walk after this season. But it would be shame if he did not win the World Series as a Yankee. He’s been great in pretty much every post season, he’s been a tremendous bat since joining and it would please me very much to see him win it all. I would love him to have a legendary day, 3 dingers, 6 RBIs, and the MVP trophy! Long Live Godzilla!
Nice to see that Matsui & Pettitte could both finish their Yankee careers with a world series win at home.
Given Wang’s uncertain health at this point, I wonder if the Yanks would see if Pettitte’s interested in one more year. If they land Aroldis Chapman, he’s probably not ready to be inserted into a full-time rotation spot right from the start. I think CC, AJ, Pettitte, Joba and Hyooooooooz would be good rotation next year. Critics of them need to realize the two kiddies will be more experienced next year.
Given that Posada looks like he could be catching another year or two instead of DH-ing (same goes for Jeter and A-Rod a their respective positions) I wonder if the Yanks would offer Matsui an extension as well. At a fair price for an experienced DH who can still hit for a couple more years of course.
Sure, he struggled coming off the knee injuries. But since about mid-season this year he’s been hitting just about as well he used to hit before he broke his wrist. Even if he’s not an all-star LF anymore, I can’t see how they’d not at least give some serious thought to him being the full-time DH for a year or two.
Is a hitter with Sushi’s usual .290+/25+/100+ and his usual OBP, SLG and OPS numbers really that easy to find? He did all of that this year except for the BA and that was only because of his post-injury struggle. In the 2nd half he brought his overall BA all the way up to .274 from where it was when he was struggling.
So after the Yanks lock it up tonight, it could be nice to see that Matsui & Pettitte both finish their Yankee careers with ANOTHER world series win at home … next year.
Unless they sign Matsui for two more years.
People I need advises to make it till 8 tonight. my anxiety level cannot be any higher.
CR9 – faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains! The last thing you want to feel paralyzing fear over is a baseball game. As much as you can do it, relax in the knowledge that the Yankees are a phenomenal team who want to win the world series even more than you wan them to win it, if that is possible.
I personally can’t see them losing it. In any event I am totally relaxed about tonight’s game. If something really flukey were to happen and the Phils were to take this all, I’m sure I would feel momentarily disappointed, but it could never take away from the monumental job this team has done, nor could it remove the building component that comes from getting this far. Those are things so worth celebrating.
That said, I don’t think you’re going to have to worry about processing the Yankees losing the world series. Once you get past the worry and expectation you can actually get into the enjoyment.
Lori not at all, you can go to Yankee tavern and wait it out.
Ghost – Would you like as much as I would to see Zim throw that first pitch at Pedro?
About Utley…..
“He’s adjusting to what we’re trying to do,” Posada said. “We’re trying to adjust to him. We’re trying to find a way of putting the ball where it’s supposed to be. We have left a lot of pitches in the middle of the plate. He has put damage on them. He feels good at the plate. We need to really make him feel probably a little bit more uncomfortable, and make the pitches where they’re supposed to be.”
Now every single media is talking about game 7, include all NYC media.
Can Andy make them all eat shxt?
“People I need advises to make it till 8 tonight. my anxiety level cannot be any higher.”
Here’s my advice. Love the team the way you love your family and you will end up being proud of them no matter what. Realize that they have already made a huge statement by just being there. They overcame some really big obstacles this season so being in the world series really speaks to who they are as a team.
Realize that you are watching a very special team, no matter the outcome. And never give up hope since you’ve seen them on the ropes so many time, only to watch them come back.
If that inspirational stuff doesn’t work for you, I don’t know what else to suggest.
Sorry.
trisha – OPPC forever – (new lucky picture from last day at the old Stadium) BRING ON THE GHOSTS!
November 4th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
CR9 – faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains! The last thing you want to feel paralyzing fear over is a baseball game. As much as you can do it, relax in the knowledge that the Yankees are a phenomenal team who want to win the world series even more than you wan them to win it, if that is possible.
I personally can’t see them losing it. In any event I am totally relaxed about tonight’s game. If something really flukey were to happen and the Phils were to take this all, I’m sure I would feel momentarily disappointed, but it could never take away from the monumental job this team has done, nor could it remove the building component that comes from getting this far. Those are things so worth celebrating.
That said, I don’t think you’re going to have to worry about processing the Yankees losing the world series. Once you get past the worry and expectation you can actually get into the enjoyment.
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i love your outlook
i just hope they win to shut the phillies up
By the way, I wonder how much axle grease Chase Utley uses in his hair.
I wish everyone calmness and peace today while waiting for this game to start.
Soon enough we are going to be treated to something very special. I feel it in me bones.
pat,
I was just thinking that yesterday. He’s just locked in and there’s nothing they can do (and no IBB is not an option).
JZ,
Not only that, they’re waxing poetic about Pedro and saying this is his swan song!
we win tonight
After a season of so many walk-off wins, it’d be nice to see Matsui hit a walk-off HR tonight.
27 outs until #27
With a purposeful grimace and a terrible sound
He pulls the spitting high tension wires down
Helpless people on a subway train
Scream bug-eyed as he looks in on them
He picks up a bus and he throws it back down
As he wades through the buildings toward the center of town
Oh no, they say he’s got to go
Go go Godzilla
Oh no, there goes the burough
Go go Godzilla
“By the way, I wonder how much axle grease Chase Utley uses in his hair.”
Looks like he went to a barber and asked for the Gordon Gekko.
oh please, we don’t need walk off, that’s too much for heart.
we are going to light pedro up
Erica is awesome, she always tells us the countdown.
9-4 win
hrs by
tex
arod
cano
matsui
So is that “clear” axle grease Utley uses?
“People I need advises to make it till 8 tonight. my anxiety level cannot be any higher.”
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If you live near the stadium or are going to the game, I’d suggest a pre-game visit to Vega Alta on Gerard Avenue.
ANSKY
November 4th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
After a season of so many walk-off wins, it’d be nice to see Matsui hit a walk-off HR tonight.
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Nah he had his pie already. If yankee fans could write the story tonight, the Captain ends this game.
m
It’s me.
Did I say that aloud?
When players who had average skills opine what other players should be doing as if it is easy, it annoys me. Perez did that all the time.
I’ve found myself muting Flaherty this year because he was doing it too. Baseball is much harder played from the batters box and pitchers mound than from a TV studio. Some guys don’t seem to remember that.
“we are going to light pedro up”
I think both starters grind out 5-6 decent innings. Yankees win with Mo getting a 7-8 out save.
Thank you JZ!
I wish the Yankees could bring clemens in for one pitch load him up with hgh and then let him knock utleys butt off the plate….
“Looks like he went to a barber and asked for the Gordon Gekko.”
I heard he gets it done at Jiffy Lube.
Jorge Posada is a crybaby , trying to delay the game over and over and over in game 5 the ump decided hed had enough when he again tried to call time while in the batters box, the ump said no. Posada had a called strike on him , he argued like a little girl than went down on the next pitch like the little wuss that he is. If I were a Yankee fan I’d be ashamed at having such a little wussy girl on my team. He needs to toughen up and be a man. Hed never make it in Philly.
I Avoid ESPN, most sports writers,and sports radio host that are known Yankee haters.But always seem to read their vitriol posted here on the Lohud Yankees Blog,with links.They can’t get ratings if you stop supporting their hate.
I was ok with letting Damon go at the end of the season but this world series has made me changed my mine
Ive always loved matsui and I’d be just as heartbroken if they let him go.. id feel the same way about matsui leaving as I did about bernie, paul, and joe
I can see the yanks scoring some runs off Pedro but I just can’t see him folding up in the second inning and putting the game out of reach. He’s just too tough and smart for that to happen. Andy will have to bring it tonight and hang in there until we get in their bullpen
Thanks Trisha
Big Andy is going to have a bad night…Pedro is knocked out by the 4th…
Doreen, if the Yankees blow this series, they would deserve every bit of negative fallout they receive. That said, this is not 2004 and it’s not the same team. Can they blow it? Yes, because the Phillies are the defending champions, are tough as nails and, in essence, anything can happen. I have no problem with Madson’s comments – the Phils have every right to be confident. It’s better for them that they think that way instead of moping and being all negative.
I think Pedro is going to pitch very well tonight, but I also said that before game 2 – nothing he does surprises me.
Doreen, if the Yankees blow this series, they would deserve every bit of negative fallout they receive. That said, this is not 2004 and it’s not the same team. Can they blow it? Yes, because the Phillies are the defending champions, are tough as nails and, in essence, anything can happen. I have no problem with Madson’s comments – the Phils have every right to be confident. It’s better for them that they think that way instead of moping and being all negative.
I think Pedro is going to pitch very well tonight, but I also said that before game 2 – nothing he does surprises me.
I heard Utley’s wife talking abou his hair.
It’s LA Looks hair product and he only slicks it back when he’s playing.
bru – oh yeah, we win tonight.
You just know how the universe works with this stuff! Who pitched the DS clincher for us? Who pitched the CS clincher for us? Who is on the mound for us tonight? Who admitted to the world that he used HGH, instead of sticking to lies the way his Astros teammate did?
I see big rewards coming his way tonight. The baseball gods appreciate honesty and hard work.
Erin, Not really. Trying to watch some Champions League Soccer (Football) but the mind keeps wandering.
Trisha, Thanks. You have the perfect outlook. I’ve got all the faith in the world in the Yankees and will be proud of them no matter what, but I do not think I can handle any more heartbreak. The fear is always there.
Betsy, Why would they deserve negative fallout? Because the sick media like ESPN and FOX somehow are allowed to talk to the players and attempt to fill their minds with the past and pressure of the past?
If I were the Yankees, I would never allow any media member in the stadium or near my team who I thought was anti-Yankees. (Gammons, Rosenthal, Buck, McCarver, Pete Abe, Kruk) I would have them arrested if they tried to come near our players. They certainly should not have the right. It’s a privilege to interview and cover the Yankees, not a right.
BIG ANDY, who cares to make it in Philly?
Let’s enjoy this Yankee fans. Go Yankees
How do you predict baseball? Odd game. Hey, there’s 9 fielders out there. THEEEEE PITCH Swung on line drive, base hit to right field. OHHHH There’s that JETERIAN SWING!
Hahaha “he’d never make it in Philly”
Philly? Ewwww. No thanks. No one cares about Philly except Philly.
Pedro is going to get knocked around today.
Im curious, do you think Joba will be left in the bullpen for next season? How about Hughes, starter or setup guy?
“i just hope they win to shut the phillies up”
Bru, what do I know, but I also don’t think the baseball gods like all that Jimmy Rollins type bravado. You think people would learn!
“Trisha, Thanks. You have the perfect outlook. I’ve got all the faith in the world in the Yankees and will be proud of them no matter what, but I do not think I can handle any more heartbreak. The fear is always there.”
And that makes you nothing but normal. Nervousness is aan allowed part of watching your team on the big stage always. The other things just help temper it a bit.
“Betsy, Why would they deserve negative fallout? Because the sick media like ESPN and FOX somehow are allowed to talk to the players and attempt to fill their minds with the past and pressure of the past? ”
And you have the perfect attitude CR9. Good for you. I believe the Yankees deserve nothing but praise no matter what happens. After all, fans of 30 other teams are sitting here just wishing they could be in our shoes. Cripes, celebrate that alone!!!
Joba – Minors or rotation
Hughes – rotation
I was debating whether or not to don a super huge, XL (I mean it’s the largest XL I’ve ever seen) Hideki t-shirt with the tag still on it. Could this post be a sign that I should wear it? What do you guys think? Minnie Pearl style?
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Of course you must wear it.
If you heard the Matsui song we sing for each AB, you would be genuinely afraid.
Utley’s Hair November 4th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Im curious, do you think Joba will be left in the bullpen for next season? How about Hughes, starter or setup guy?
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I think they will both be in the rotation next season
These commentators are horrible. God, I miss Bob Costas.
Kruk stutters through everything, the fat bastid. Nice try on damage control last night for the Myers – Hamels fight. You doth protest too much.
McCarver and Buck are such overt anti-Yankee pro National League St. Louis boys it’s irritating as hell. Buck doesn’t even like doing baseball, he’s made that clear. McCarver sounds like an alzheimer’s patient. And last week said Melky has a “slightly above average arm.”
ANSKY,
Your post above lends to the assertion that Andy won’t be back next season.
From what I’ve read, he’s already conveyed a desire to pitch for the Yankees next year…I doubt a ring will have any impact on that.
My guess is he’ll come back and go for a second ring (if he gets one for 2009) as will Mo, and if they win two in a row, they are both gone at the end of the season.
I think Posada will have a very hard time hanging up the spikes whenever that happens.
And now I’m with Doreen. I am going out to enjoy this beautiful day.
As an aside, my mom was the person who caused me to love the Yankees. Today is her birthday. She will be celebrating from above. She was always such a powerful presence on earth (I mean that sincerely) and always in the most hopeful and positive way. I would love to think that she gets to celebrate the world series with some of those Yankee ghosts, and gets to do so on her birthday.
Happy birthday mom! I think I will see if I can find some blue and white flowers to bring to her.
I imagine Hughes will shift to the rotation as the number 5 starter.
Joba will be a decision that is made in spring training, but i doubt he starts the season in the minors.
at this point, i’d still throw him out there as part of the rotation and try to slot a guy like Robertson into the 8th, mabye splitting time with Marte if he can keep it together.
Although, at this point, as much as I like him and see the potential, if you can package Joba as part of a deal to bring in a horse starting pitcher, I think you have to pull the trigger. But that is a debate for the offseason.
Bob Costas, a real professional.
Buck, that 2 faced POS, he certainly did not mind covering baseball on Monday. He had his call all ready and waiting. He probably was holding hands with Tim out of nervousness.
I am groping for the absolute positive feelings I had for the Yankees through three games of the World Series.
I think this short rest gig has really put me into a strange state of anxiety, excitement (for potential heroics from a 37 year old), exuberence that we’re able to use a DH, mildly terrified by Utley’s bat and the potential of awaking a sleeping giant tonight in Howard, the uncertainty of innings 6-8 in our bullpen (I am pro-Robertson and/or Marte in the 8th), and exorcising demons to put a supercharge in Tex’s bat.
If it wasn’t for Coke giving up 2 HR,and Jeter’s DP,the Yankees were well on their way to a tied game,and the bats were alive.
Tonight as a safe measure, if a runner is on 1st when Jeter comes to the plate,he should bunt,only because he will into either a DP or a force out. Tex needs to wake up in the early innings,I’m tired of waiting for the late inning effort only.
Poasada went to the mound because Philly will steal signs.That’s also the reason for the long series of signs he signals to make it hard for the cheaters.
2001 Google tipping pitches Andy vs Diamonbacks.Andy lost something like 15-2,he later reasoned it was sign stealing.
Joe Mauer is caught on youtube stealing signs.
MLB actually went to Philly to investigate because of so many complaints of sign stealing,and the suspicion of a camera that picks up the catcher signals.So Philly has a rep for being cheaters,just look at Manuels ugly mug,that’s the Phillies!
pettitte,joba,marte,mo are the only pitchers we see tonight
trisha – OPPC forever – (new lucky picture from last day at the old Stadium) BRING ON THE GHOSTS!
November 4th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
And now I’m with Doreen. I am going out to enjoy this beautiful day.
As an aside, my mom was the person who caused me to love the Yankees. Today is her birthday. She will be celebrating from above. She was always such a powerful presence on earth (I mean that sincerely) and always in the most hopeful and positive way. I would love to think that she gets to celebrate the world series with some of those Yankee ghosts, and gets to do so on her birthday.
Happy birthday mom! I think I will see if I can find some blue and white flowers to bring to her.
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Trisha, she’ll be celebrating with you.
new thread——> full of Flaherty’s doubt.
I’m sure Joba is in the rotation plans next season.
And he’s on his own to prove that he belongs. There will be no more rules, limits etc.
He needs to come to camp better prepared. He was never thin but now his belly is just huge!
Phil will most likely take on the role Joba had this year.
I bet you they make an attempt to give Wang one more shot.
Andy? I have a feeling negotiations will move along quicker than last season if he decides to return.
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November 4th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
pettitte,joba,marte,mo are the only pitchers we see tonight
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If you are right the Yankees Win, The Yankees Winnnnnnnn!
I was always a joba the starter guy until recently. I just don’t think he has the stamina or concentration to pitch a full game. He throws 5-6 mph harder out of the pen because he can just blow it out and doesn’t have to concentrate for more than a few hitters. I just think he’s mediocre as a starter but he can be an elite setup man.
Hughes in the other hand is a starter. He just needs more experience and Better command. He has the tools to be a really good #2 or 3 starter. He’s not an ace and never will be so if people can accept him for what he is I think he can be very good in that role
Who cares about next year people…
Let’s get it done tonight and worry about next year, next year…
The Yankees will win this. If the Yankees were going to choke like 2004 they would have blew the ALCS against the Angels.
Some Yankee fans need to forget about 2004. Things like that don’t happen very often, and the Phillies don’t have the pitching to pull something like that off.
New thread Flash points mumbo jumbo->
The Angels had the pitching to come back against the Yankees but the Phillies don’t.
I know that someone on this site posted the words “Damon is done”, right before the ALDS started, where is that person/people now??
I have a feeling that 2 biggest questions for this off season will have a huge game of course I mean Damon and Matsui.
Jeter is the only starter who did not get a pie this year.
I think a World Series winning walkoff would be the perfect moment to remedy that oversight.
Welcome, to Yankee Stadium. The House that Jeter Built!
We all know the reasons why Matsui probably won’t be back, and they are all sound. Given that Damon can still play the field and the need to free up the DH spot, it will be understandable if Cashman and Co decide to let Matsui walk. I for one will miss him, though. He put it all out on the field for the team, and he did it with no drama. A real pro. Whatever team he DH’s for next season will be lucky to have him.
I think Joba is better as the setup guy. To close the door on a team in the 8th and 9th is huge – Im not sure Hughes will ever be a good starter. How big of a mistake was it not getting Johan.
I love the Yankees I was so happy to see the Yankees win. I have been a Yankee fan since I was a little girl.