World Series Game 6: Phillies at Yankees
Posted by: Sam Borden - Posted in Misc, Podcast on Nov 04, 2009 
Print This Post
| 
Email This Post
YANKEES
Derek Jeter SS
Johnny Damon LF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Hideki Matsui DH
Jorge Posada C
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Brett Gardner CF
Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (3-0, 3.24 ERA in postseason)
PHILLIES
Jimmy Rollins SS
Shane Victorino CF
Chase Utley 2B
Ryan Howard 1B
Jayson Werth RF
Raul Ibanez DH
Pedro Feliz 3B
Ben Francisco LF
Carlos Ruiz C
Pitching: RHP Pedro Martinez (0-1, 2.08 ERA in postseason)
TIME/TV: 7:57 p.m., FOX
WEATHER: Cloudy and cold, with temperatures in the low 40s and maybe even dropping into the 30s. Light winds. Rain unlikely until after midnight, if at all. Check out the full forecast here.
STATE OF THE STRIPES: The Yankees remain one win away from their 27th World Series title after the Phillies stayed alive with a win in Game 5. This is the first World Series to go six games since 2003 when … well, you know. Of the 60 previous teams that have held 3-2 leads in the World Series, 40 have gone on to win the series but only 23 did it in Game 6.
BATTER VS. PITCHER: Here are the Phillies vs. Andy Pettitte. And here are the Yankees vs. Pedro Martinez.
HISTORY LESSON: This is only the second time in World Series history that a team has led 3-2 in the World Series after losing Game 1 and winning Game 2 at home, then winning Games 3 and 4 and losing Game 5 on the road. The only other team to do it was the 1935 Tigers, who – take a guess – beat the Cubs in Game 6 at home to win the World Series.
TEAM OF THE DECADE?: If the Yankees win this World Series, they will have won two titles, been to the World Series two other times, lost in the ALCS once, lost in the first round four times and missed the playoffs once during the 2000′s. The Red Sox, who would be the closest competitor, will have won two titles, lost in the ALCS twice, lost in the first round twice and missed the playoffs four times.
SHORT TRACK RECORD: Andy Pettitte starts on three days rest tonight after allowing four runs in six innings and throwing 103 pitches in Game 3. Pettitte has made four previous postseason starts on three days rest, with varying success. They are:
• 2003 World Series: 8 1/3 innings, 1 R (unearned), 6 H; he threw 92 pitches in last start.
• 2000 ALDS: 3 2/3 IP, 5 R, 10 H; he threw 108 pitches in last start.
• 1997 ALDS: 6 2/3 IP, 4 R, 6 H; he pitched five innings in last start (pitch count unavailable)
• 1996 ALCS: 8 2/3 IP, 2 R, 3 H; he threw 121 pitches in last start
CHASE HIM AWAY: A reporter jokingly asked Johnny Damon the other day about kidnapping Chase Utely, and Damon paused, as if considering the idea. Maybe the Yankees should. Utley has hit five home runs during the World Series, four of which have come off left-handed pitchers (three off CC Sabathia, one off Phil Coke). Overall, Utley is 4-for-7 with a double, 3 homers, and 6 RBI in the last two games.
BIG AL: Alex Rodriguez has 18 RBI during the playoffs, fourth most all-time in any given postseason behind the record of 19, which is held by Sandy Alomar Jr., Scott Spiezio and David Ortiz. Of those 18 RBI, eight have tied the game or put the Yankees ahead.
HOT YANKS: Johnny Damon is 6-for-9 with four runs scored in the last two games after going 2-for-12 in the first three. Jorge Posada has a hit in all five World Series games and each of his last eight World Series games going back to 2003. Hideki Matsui, who returns to the lineup tonight, is 5-of-his-last-9 with two home runs.
RANDOM QUESTION OF THE DAY?: What kind of pie would you want slammed in your face if you had the World Series-winning walkoff? (Official LoHud Blogger answer: Chocolate Cream Pie)
IF THERE WERE WALK-TO-THE-PLATE-MUSIC IN REAL LIFE, TODAY’S WOULD BE: (Boys are) Back in Town by The BusBoys (check out this clip if you don’t know it – and who doesn’t love the movie “48 Hours”?)
Back with more later. Joe Girardi is scheduled to be in the interview room at 3:45 p.m.
UPDATE, 4:52 p.m.: Welcome to Game 6 everyone. Chad here with some notes from Girardi’s session with the beat writers.
• Mariano Rivera is available for two innings. In theory, that’s the max, but Girardi wouldn’t completely rule out more. If the Yankees have a lead in the eighth – any lead — is Rivera going to pitch? “Probably,” Girardi said.
• David Robertson gets ready faster than Alfredo Aceves, that’s part of the reason Robertson pitched before Aceves in Game 5. He didn’t got to Chad Gaudin because he wanted Gaudin still available if the Yankees tied the game it went extras.
• The Yankees gave serious consideration to starting Jerry Hairston Jr. in right field, but they gave no thought to starting him in center. Hairston is the backup center fielder, but Brett Gardner’s defense made him an obvious choice, Girardi said.
• Not that we needed confirmation, but it was asked anyway. Is CC Sabathia the Game 7 starter? “I’ll see how he feels today,” Girardi said. “But it’s probably a pretty good bet.”
Here’s the Girardi audio from the press conference.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
UPDATE, 4:54 p.m.: Scott Brosius is throwing out the first pitch. Bernie Williams has also thrown one this postseason, as have David Cone, Paul O’Neill and Tino Martinez. Does it make Girardi feel old to have his former teammates throwing out first pitches?
“I don’t need those guys to make me feel old,” he said.
UPDATE, 5:06 p.m.: Cloud cover has made the temp here drop quickly. It’s going to be chilly tonight. Yanks are hitting on the field now and everyone is wearing sweatshirts or fleeces.
UPDATE, 5:36 p.m.: The Yankees have Mariano Rivera. The Phillies have … um … something else. Here’s Charlie Manuel on the Phillies’ ninth inning situation: “I definitely will be talking to (pitching coach Rich) Dubee a lot. It’s kind of how we feel, and it even could be kind of like the match-ups that we like.”
Translation: I have no earthly idea.
UPDATE, 6:24 p.m.: Before every home playoff game, I believe the Yankees have shown on the video board the same YES segment about all the walk-off wins. It’s a nice montage, but it was clearly put together before Juan Miranda added his name to the list. The video segment ends after walk-off number 14, the Francisco Cervelli game-winner. No mention of Miranda. The LoHud blog hasn’t forgotten you Juan!
UPDATE, 7:32 p.m.: Jorge Posada is doing a few sprints in the outfield by himself. Looks like he’s waiting for Pettitte to come on out and start loosening up. The Yankees are playing their highlight montage set to the Black-Eye Peas song “I Gotta Feeling” — something which every team, everywhere, probably has done. The Phillies had one, too. The Yankees did a nice job with theirs.
UPDATE, 7:48 p.m.: Mary J. did the “extended remix” of the national anthem. That was long. Pretty good, though.
UPDATE, 7:50 p.m.: My favorite part of the pre-game: The starting pitcher (in this case, Pettitte), making the long walk from the bullpen in to the dugout. Pitching coach by his side but usually no conversation. Just alone with his thoughts before he goes to work. Gives me chills each time.
UPDATE, 7:58 p.m.: And we’re off. It’s cloudy and 47 degrees at first pitch. Big night in the Bronx tonight. Enjoy the game everybody.
UPDATE, 8:02 p.m.: How about that? Not only did Utley not hit a home run, he made two outs in one at-bat. Guess that’s better than hitting him and giving him first base for free.
UPDATE, 8:08 p.m.: So far, so good on the crowd. We’ve already got a “Who’s your Daddy?” chant and everyone started screaming as soon as Jeter made contact (which led to the “ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh” in unison when Francisco made the catch. The “ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh” is one of my favorite parts of covering pro sports. No one does an “ohhhhhhhhhhhhh” like Yankee Stadium.)
UPDATE, 8:20 p.m.: Pettitte has some nice break on the few curveballs I’ve seen so far. That’s a good sign.
UPDATE, 8:21 p.m.: Blog jinx? That was his first wild pitch.
UPDATE, 8:27 p.m.: Nothing close for Alex. Can’t blame Martinez for that.
UPDATE, 8:34 p.m.: Now the “Who’s Your Daddy?” chants are coming hard and fast, after Matsui goes deep again. That’s his third homer of the World Series and second off Pedro. Great at-bat, too – eight pitches. It’s 2-0 Yankees.
UPDATE, 8:37 p.m.: Matsui has three homers in his last six ABs. Could a guy who didn’t start three games of the series be the MVP?
UPDATE, 8:45 p.m.: That was a good break and a bad break for the Yankees: Good in that if Ruiz hits that to any other part of the park, it’s a home run. Bad in that it hit the top of the Dunkin’ Donuts sign and bounced away from Gardner, allowing Ruiz to reach third instead of stopping at second. Either way, it leads to a sac fly from Rollins and it’s 2-1.
UPDATE, 8:53 p.m.: Good job by second base ump Jeff Nelson seeing Victorino short-hopped that. Victorino started back on the ball and couldn’t recover. Looked like maybe he lost it for a moment and found it too late.
Hmmm this thread looks familiar…
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE THROW UTLEY SOMETHING TO HIT!
Imagine Utley is Pujols and proceed accordingly
Fellow Yanks fans,
Allow me to break my silence. I’ve never posted on here, but please don’t think for one second that I haven’t been along for the entire ride as a passionate observer/reader on this blog. I love the laid back attitude (not during game time of course, that’s blasphemy), the inside jokes, and the generally intelligent baseball discussions/banter. Hell, I even love the Johnny Damon crushes.
My point is, it’s been an absolute privilege taking in this season with all of you, and I look forward to many more. However, that’s on the back burner right now. No ghosts of the past, no glimpses into the future. This is the World Series. Let me say that again, this is the GD World Series. We can argue/discuss the details about how or why we got here later. The hell with being “chokers.” The hell with “buying our wins.” The hell with having too many “band wagoners.” Screw it. All of it.
Yeah, this is JUST a game, but you and I both know better than that. There’s that unspoken bond between Yanks fans, and we all know the deal. I’ll say it – this is where we’re supposed to be. Arrogant? Absolutely. True? Damn right.
After almost a decade of falling short and pursuing the wrong avenues, we finally have a team that’s first and foremost, likable and EXTREMELY easy to root for…and oh yeah, the best team in the league to boot. I get it that many players may not truly care about the fans…that’s fine, I understand that completely. The bottom line is that there’s an undying camaraderie between us fans, and that’s not BS. Yes, I’m happier than a pig in (well, you know) when we win, but those feelings are exponentially intensified when I see my fellow Pinstripe fans celebrating along with me, together in both in the ups and the downs. Yes, in “real life” AND in this forum. We feed off each other…and this is the climax of all that. Although the 2009 edition of this isn’t over by any means, I thank all of you for your unbridled dedication to our Bombers. That said, let’s go out there and take this F’n game!
In summary from previous thread:
Go to class. DVR the game, or watch on Gamecast or mlb.tv during class if you can.
Responding to the conversation on the previous thread:
Great…people who respond to a contest run in the comments section of a blog that does not even give prizes advising a college student to skip a mandatory class so she can watch a baseball game.
As a college professor, I find your indecision reprehensible all on its own. My opinion? Be professional, go to class and get the education you are privileged to receive.
There is no dilemma, and there is only one “right” thing to do.
I would say just hit Utley now. Just give him the breaking balls.
What kind of pie would you want slammed in your face if you had the World Series-winning walkoff? (Official LoHud Blogger answer: Chocolate Cream Pie)
**************************
Agreed. I love chocolate cream pie. I wonder if they have Girardi’s banana cream pie ready just in case.
Let’s go Yankees!!
I kind of like apple pie. All-americans. With the crumbs on top…. yummmmmmm
Here’s who is in for Guess the Line Up so far today. This is the final call!
Reminder: post players AND positions. No revisions. Game ends at the sooner of the line up being leaked or 4:00
Vader, blackaccord, Shawn, steveoh, Upstate Kate, Bronx Bombers Girl, Gardner in CF, Adam, Andrew33, Miggs, Christina, Fran, zgueritas, NYCT, Mikeboston(same)
Henner
Comet, Dave F, zmaster, Mr October (same)
NYY626, Erin, vin, hokiehill (same)
EricVA
This is it! The quiet bats better come alive tonight! The hot bats better stay hot! Andy better bring his A-game! Joba better building a solid bridge to Mo! And MO! Mo better be MO!
Go Yanks GO!
Girardi may have egg on his face instead of pie if his 3 days rest strategy backfires
GTLU
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
ARod 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
I’m feeling a strong sense of deja vu.
If the Yankees win one more game, Mike Mussina wins the award for unluckiest Yankee, beating Don Mattingly. A Yankees from 2001-2008, he will have provided the stale sandwich meat to the Yankees’ World Series wins in 2000 and 2009.
Who is this professor guy? Does he know it’s Game 6?
Some things are bigger than class. Andy for a clincher is one of them. In 5 years you won’t remember one word from that class anyway…you’ll just remember being annoyed you missed the game.
TONIGHTS GONNA BE A GOOD GOOOOOD NIIIIIGHTTTT
Erica – the line up:
YESNetwork Jeter, Damon, Teixeira, A-Rod, Matsui, Posada, Cano, Swisher RF, Gardner CF
half a minute ago from TweetDeck
the professor,
You sound like kind of an ass
Christina,
Skip the class, tonight’s game is way more important. This is the first class you’ll have missed all semester, I don’t think the professor will give you a hard time. Just call a classmate to find out what you missed.
Nice job, Ace in the hole.
WE PLAY TODAY, WE WIN TODAY… DAS IT!
Erin,
I bet Girardi’s banana cream pie is being stored with the champagne.
The line up is posted. GTLU is now over.
Thanks to all who particpated
joe presser
I had a cassette tape of The Busboys.
There’s a new sheriff in town. And his name is Andy Pettitte.
going to happen tonite..it might be a slugfest.
To whoever is debating whether to go to class or stay home and watch the game this is a no-brainer. WATCH THE GAME!!!!!
test?
Who would be the luckiest Yankee? Gaudin?
Guzman? I think Guzman.
Congratulations go out to our 16 winners of postseason Guess the Line Up:
Vader
blackaccord
Shawn
Steveoh
Upstate Kate
Bronx Bombers Girl
Gardner in CF (finally!!!)
Adam
Andrew33
miggs
Christina
Fran
zgueritas
NYCT
MikeBoston
Rob in VT
Today we had 16 out of 25 correct for a 64% correctness. Good job players!!!
Updated standings to follow
As a college professor, I say let the student decided. Reprehensibe? Hardly. I skipped a Grad-school class back in ’03 so I could be at game 6 of the WS. My professor’s responce? “Buy me a program”.
Cano hits in front of Swisher?
They need to hit Utley during spring training. Teach the Phillies a lesson after the Yankees take their crown.
That lineup looks a lot better than Monday’s. I’ll have my lucky Matsui shirt on and will be watching with utmost confidence. Let’s go Yanks!
Ouch. My apologies, vin. Girardi must have advance info from Tokyo that Godzilla is ready to breathe fire and toss some busses around.
the professor,
As a college professor, I find your indecision reprehensible all on its own. My opinion? Be professional, go to class and get the education you are privileged to receive.
————-
Shame on me for being disappointed that I am going to miss game 6 of the World Series? I can imagine some of your own students have skipped your class to sleep in after being out the night before.
You haven’t a slightest idea of my work ethic so to call my indecision reprehensible is unfair. I haven’t gotten thus far with the grades I have now by being a slacker. I’ve never missed a class before as I understand the importance of each one and the privilege I have in being able to go to college.
Anyhow, I still have hope for that email. Though it seems as if my professor came here and granted me that permission.
The biggest lie I’ve heard was how low the ratings for this WS is,saying Mlb has a problem,bunk!
It’s being touted as truth when it’s a bold face.According to Mediaweek.com.the games came in #1.
People love to hate the Yankees,but they are watching.
LETS GO YANKS
I agree they should drill Ugly sometime during tonight’s game, earlier is better
Glad to see Swish in there today.
I’m so glad “the professor” was NOT my professor…you are the reason people don’t like their teachers.
You missed a start on 3 days rest:
Game 5 of the 1996 World Series.
8.1IP, 5H, 0R, 0ER, 3BB, 4K
In the AFL today, Brandon Laird is 2-2 with 1 run scored, 1 home run (inculding a 2 run homer), 3 RBI. He has 4 homers and 17 RBI with a .345 BA.
Mussina must feel like crap. He came to the Yankees after the 2000 World Series victory and then retires after the 2008 season and now the Yankees are on the brink of another World Series title.
ALl respect to the BusBoys and Sam
But this is one of the Best Rock and Roll Songs Ever Written and performed the Irish Band Thin Lizzy
(yet it sounds SO American)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related
Christina,
If “the professor” was my professor I would have dropped the class after the first day. Who cares what that moron thinks?
Girardi: AJ available tonight.
?????????????????
oh, Andy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related
Anyone in Rockland county here? Where is the best place to go out and watch the game with fellow die hard fans?
Lets get the professors name and give he or she a bad review on rate my professor!!!
phil lineup has victorino in, ibanez dh and francisco in LF
Guess the Line Up Standings
After 14 rounds of Postseason Guess the Line Up, there have been 50 different winners. Here are the players with 3 wins or more:
Upstate Kate – 8 wins – 10/7, 10/11, 10/16, 10/19, 10/31, 11/1, 11/2, 11/4
Blackaccord – 7 wins – 10/7, 10/16, 10/19, 10/29, 10/31, 11/1, 11/4
Fran- 7 wins – 10/11, 10/16, 10/19, 10/24, 10/28, 11/1, 11/4
Vin – 7 wins – 10/9, 10/16, 10/19, 10/24, 10/31, 11/1, 11/2
Andrew33 – 5 wins – 10/19, 10/22, 10/28, 11/1, 11/4
Andrew GTLU Bronze Medalist – 5 wins- 10/7, 10/9, 10/16, 10/19, 10/22
Frank from Chatham – 5 wins – 10/20, 10/22, 10/31, 11/1, 11/2
NYY626 – 5 wins – 10/9, 10/19, 10/24, 10/31, 11/2
Rob in VT – 5 wins -10/9, 10/16, 10/19, 10/28, 11/4
Christina -4 wins – 10/11, 10/19, 11/1, 11/4
Dave F – 4 wins – 10/24, 10/28, 10/31, 11/1
Shawn- 4 wins- 10/16, 10/22, 10/28, 11/4
Doreen – 3 wins – 10/7, 10/11, 10/31
Ed H – 3 wins – 10/11, 10/16, 10/19
Erin – 3 wins – 10/28, 11/1, 11/2
KF – 3 wins – 10/11, 10/19, 10/31
Steveoh – 3 wins – 10/31, 11/1, 11/4
Could we finally have our winner??????
Who said the ratings were low for this Series? I’ve heard and read nothing but raves about the ratings for the WS…and the playoffs in general. They’re the highest ratings since 2004.
The WS ratings are much higher than I expected. And they’ll be huge tonight.
Uncle E., thank you, I was about to bring up Thin Lizzy after seeing the fake walk-up music choice for today’s game. Cheesy as it may be to some due to oversaturation, The Boys are Back in Town is still a great song. And today it is particularly fitting.
There is absolutely zero reason to “drill” Utley. Why would you want to put extra base runners on? They’ve had enough trouble trying to keep the scores down. If they don’t want Utley hitting homers, pitch to him better and move his feet.
JZ-
Cano in front of swish? Thats what I was thinking.
Did you end up getting the NY POST?
I’ve skipped class for a lot less important reasons. True story: I once skipped class because one of my roommates found a shopping cart, and we spent the day taking turns running around driving the cart while taking turns trying to throw a football into it. Or for less exciting/stupid reasons like “because it’s nice outside”, “because it’s raining”, or “Can’t get move. Hungover.”
In all seriousness, if it’s really important you should go, but you should definitely try to weasel your way out of it and see if you could make up the work at home or on another day.
Christina -
I would go to class.
It stinks, but that’s what you’ve got for tonight. Baseball is not your livelihood or your future, it’s your entertainment (when it’s all boiled down). Going to class doesn’t mean you don’t care about the Yankees and what they do tonight.
Giardi was not specific; I think AJ is only available for pie throwing tonite.
Andy is mentally strong,and selective with his pitches he will prevail!!
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Gardner in CF (finally!!!)
—
I should buy a lotto ticket.
OUCH!
YOU BETTER BE RIGHT, GIRARDI! I really don’t want to have to play another GTLU again.
I wouldn’t drill Utley but pitch him high and tight a few times then try to get him out on away pitches.
3 hours and 56 minutes until Game 6!!!!!!!
No way backs down from this challenge with all the Yankees Universe behind him.
I skipped a class to go to the Yankees-Red Sox playoff game in 1978.
Didn’t hurt my college career.
Lighten up professor.
If you do, maybe you will get tenure one day.
Skip the class Christina, the World Series is more important.
I skipped class when A-rod was introduced as a Yankee
There is a live version by Belle & Sebastian that’s pretty good. It’s on the bonus CD with the “Live at the BBC” release.
meant HE backs down.
I was working concessions for our high school soccer play offs last night and told a guy w/ a red sox sweatshirt there was an additional charge for sox fans…does that make me a bad person? He didn’t seem to appreciate my comment.
Christina,
SJ44 is perhaps the most respected poster on this blog, listen to him
Yankees stoked they got this .
Gardner in CF
November 4th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Gardner in CF (finally!!!)
—
I should buy a lotto ticket.
******
Remember, if you win you are supposed to share with your kind GTLU hostess
I once skipped a class the whole semester except for the day of the final and still got an A!!!
LoHud got played by “the professor”.
Ace in the Hole,
Wow, that was truly inspiring.
It has been a great ride of a season and I too hope we close out this badboy tonight.
Here we go Yankees, Here we go!! CLAP CLAP!
http://slopeofhope.com/2009/11.....ssoux.html
Who wouldn’t want a Ace closer like Mo to put the brakes on the Phillies?
I skipped high school once cause Stevie Nicks was going to be on Letterman and I wanted to try to get in.
Except I was such a dork I asked my parents and my teacher if it was okay first.
I got permission
Patrick,
Would you have gone, if you knew he was young and stupid the year before?
Oh man, at least I’m not the only student in here…I’m working on my Masters, have a massive exam next friday that I am studying like a madman for, can’t miss a class tonight, but rest assured, the game will be watched DURING class cuz that’s how I ROLE!!!!
I used to miss school every year on opening day — my dad would take me to Yankee Stadium — good times, great memories.
I went to class less than half the time in college and graduated with honors.
One class is no big deal.
The Yankees haven’t won a championship in 9 years.
To me its a no brainer. Class is overrated, especially if you read the textbooks and follow the syllubus.
The Mad Prince in Pinstripes, what’s the exam on?
Patrick: would you have skipped class for the Nick Swisher introductory conference call?
“MR.OCTOBER November 4th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
JZ-
Cano in front of swish? Thats what I was thinking.
Did you end up getting the NY POST?”
Yes, I will get it! Thanks!
English Literature..we had to read a massive list of various texts from 1350 through 1998 on English and American lit. not to mention Lit. theory.
Girardi’s Pregame speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAvmLDkAgAM
“All things are ready if our minds be so”
“achieve me then sell my bones”
“our hearts are in the trim”
“march away and how thou pleases God, dispose the day”
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Remember, if you win you are supposed to share with your kind GTLU hostess
—
of course
Please please PLEASE Yankees win this game tonight! I’m being selfish ( only a little cuz everyone here wants us to win tonight). But the weather forecast looks dreadful for tomorrow night. I have tix for Game &. My wife & I endured and loved every second of the rain & cold of Game 2 of the ALCS. But we realllly want to celebrate tonight nice and warm cozy. Please don’t make us get wet again! Win this damn game will ya??? LOL Let’s go Yankees!!!LOL
When my son was 5 we sat down and watched the entire game 7 of the 2001 series. He has loved baseball since he was 2 butthis was the first entire game he watched with me. When Gonzalez got the game winning hit I quickly turned off the TV and said comon son it’s time for bed not watching any celebration. I laid in bed not believing what just happened.
In the morning my son walked out of his room, looked at me and just said “that stinked last night”.
I have now waited 9 years to celebrate a championship with him and I never figured it would take this long.
I need those demons exorcised tonight and I have a bottle of champagne on ice when that happens.
For my sons sake more than mine I pray the Yankees win this year.
OK I’m off to the Stadium!
I’m fully prepared for a 9 inning celebration.
Anyone else going to the game?
I was planning on skipping class during Game 7, 2003. Then when the Yanks fell behind Pedro (when he was still borderline dominant), I gave in and went to class.
When class ended I learned the Yanks had come back to tie it up. At which point me and my fellow Yankee fan buddy high-tailed it over to the MGM Grand sports book to watch the end of the game.
When Boone hit his shot off Wakefield, he and I were jumping up and down like maniacs for a good 60 seconds.
Great night. Disappointed I missed the comeback. Thrilled I saw the ending. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn’t do anything differently, for the simple fact that the Yanks couldn’t get anything going when I was watching. I’m superstituous… my going to class propelled the comeback. You can thank me anytime.
Patrick
November 4th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I skipped class when A-rod was introduced as a Yankee
***************
Me too!
Look. Aj has more good games than bad. i still trust him to go get a few batters out. all hands need to be on deck tonight AND tomorrow. And if Mo goes 2 + tonight, and somehow we dont win, we need him tomorrow too. They can all rest after we win.
Mad Prince:
My Lit. Comp exam is this Friday. Not looking forward to that one bit.
miggs,
HAVE FUN!!!
Cheer doubly loud for everyone on here that isn’t as lucky as you to watch the Yankees win their 27th championship!!!
miggs… enjoy the game. Be prepared to parrrrtaaay
Who better to lead the Yankees to their 11th win and 27th title than #11 and #27… and #46 and #42 among others.
YankeeRay-
That is so sweet. I hope you get to celebrate with him tonight!
wow ace in the hold, just read that post and it gave me chills. Everything you said I absolutely agree with. Lets finish this off guys. one more game and we are world champs! it ends tonight!!!
It makes me feel better knowing so many people have skipped class for some sort of baseball event or to see Stevie Nicks lol.
Christina,
Ya, its a real drag huh?
Its like information overload.
But this is what I keep reminding myself about: I’ve put in the time, I’ve read the material, I’ve worked hard throughout my BA and MA, and I’ve missed YANKEE WORLD SERIES games in HD for this test…I’m gonna pass.
I am sure you will too!
miggs, have fun tonight! Be loud! Let’s get this thing over with. I live in the Philly area, and I want to be celebrating!
Why a coconut custard pie with whipped cream of course.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039839/quotes
Christina, when you’re on your death bed are you going to say, “I wish I went to class more often.”, or “I wish I saw Game 6 of the 2009 World Series.” I know what my answer would be.
The professor struck out with Mary Ann and Ginger.
Listen to the skipper and his little buddy.
Erica,
Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!
I feel much better now…I just have to follow a couple of more rituals and we are on our way to #27…
“English Literature..we had to read a massive list of various texts from 1350 through 1998 on English and American lit. not to mention Lit. theory.”
I would just focus on 1998. Read some Olney, some Gammons, get a hold of some Verducci, perhaps.
“English Literature..we had to read a massive list of various texts from 1350 through 1998 on English and American lit. not to mention Lit. theory.”
I just had flash-backs. I took written comps, the 2nd language exam, and defended my thesis all in one day.
Good luck.
UPSTATE KATE-
I at a bar in NYC on Sunday night watching the game. There were 4 RedSux fans in there talking junk. The more the one guy drank the more dumb stuff came out of his mouth. The place was packed so I sat at the high top table right next to the door. When he went out to smoke a cigarette he must have thought I work there because he asked me if he was allowed to go out this door to smoke. Naturally I go along with it and tell him yes but not with your drink. He goes out and of course starts talking junk about our beloved Yankees. About 15-20 minutes goes by and he tries to walk back in. He says to me I was already in and I told him yea but the bartender just told me to cut you off. He looks at me and yells what the H is that supposed to mean. My response is your done here come back tomorrow. The guy was livid but he never realized I didnt even work there. Does it make me a bad guy because I kicked a RedSux fan out of a bar that I didnt even work at?
How about mussina for first pitch?
Tom,
Thanks! I’ll need it, but I fully intend to rock this thing.
vin,
Sage advice my friend, sage advice.
Throughout the year, tonight’s lineup was always my favorite. Good Omen.
Good one Uncle E!
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember’d;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
mlbCoz: Scott Brosius will throw out first pitch
Christina: Pictures from Game 6 of the ALCS and game 1 of the world series on the blog!
November 4th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
It makes me feel better knowing so many people have skipped class for some sort of baseball event or to see Stevie Nicks lol.
*****
LOL. Some people just have different priorities than others
YankeeRay
I hope you guys get to celebrate!
JZ-
I got to tell you there really isnt anything good in it except for the WHOS YOUR DADDY POSTER! Its hillarious!
DT,
LOL. I was going to say that he preferred maryann, but that’s a good thing.
Right now, my son is on Coconut Island, where they filmed the opening montage of the “3 hour tour”.
“Would you have gone, if you knew he was young and stupid the year before?”
Hard to say. My feelings on steroids now are vastly different than my feelings back then.
Although to be quite honest, it’s not very often that your team adds perhaps the best overall player in the league to the roster. I feel I was justified in missing class
Blackaccord
November 4th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Erica,
Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Thank you!!!
I feel much better now…I just have to follow a couple of more rituals and we are on our way to #27…
*******
I am glad I could be of assistance. I told you to go with your gut!!!
BigSix
November 4th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
How about mussina for first pitch?
**********************
You have to feel sorry for Moose if the Yankees win.
Can someone help me understand if this is good or bad??
——————
mlbpulse: RT @PeteAbe Days of rest for Pettitte in his last 8 starts (inc. postseason): 5, 9, 5 5, 7, 8, 4, 5. For Pedro’s last 5: 5, 5, 10, 15, 12
If Joe is a smart man he will Walk Utley TONIGHT at least 4 times!
We would have won Monday if he walks Utley!
We would have won in 2003 if Torre walks Big Sloopy..
Its ok to walk these guys and MAKE the next guy BEAT YOU! Howard looks like he belongs in double A right now.. Please JOE we want to win Walk Utley!!!
Jim the VT Yankeefan
November 4th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Good one Uncle E!
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember’d;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
——————–
Gives me chills everytime
From mlb.com: “With the Series down to its final days and the outcome still undecided, championship merchandise has already been manufactured for both the Phillies and the Yankees. While the winning team and its fans will proudly sport champion T-shirts, the losing team’s apparel will be sent to Indonesia to aid in the nation’s recovery from a September earthquake.”
Here’s hoping the Indonesians like the Phillies.
Mr October
that is priceless
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
YankeeRay-
That is so sweet. I hope you get to celebrate with him tonight!
—–
Thanks Erica from your mouth to ….
He is quite a baseball player and you can check out some photos of him on my facebook. I have 3 others and they all play ball and I coach them all as well.
Would be quite a celebration if we win. Ahem, will be quite a clebration when we win.
Just get the ball to The Hammer of God with a lead.
“I would just focus on 1998. Read some Olney, some Gammons, get a hold of some Verducci, perhaps.”
I was actually reading the article about the 1998 WS championship the other day on SI Vault. What’s funny is that the last few paragraphs is basically about how there were no legends or superstars on the team, but they still managed to be one of the best teams ever. 11 years later, and you would be hard pressed to find anyone, Yankee fan or hater, who didn’t think Rivera and Jeter belonged in the Pantheon of Yankee greats.
It’ll be interesting to see where the team is 10 years from now, when Cano, Joba, and Hughes are considered the old guard and Jeter is throwing out first pitches in Game 6 of the World Series.
Rivera will still be the closer, of course.
Rishi November 4th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Can someone help me understand if this is good or bad??
——————
mlbpulse: RT @PeteAbe Days of rest for Pettitte in his last 8 starts (inc. postseason): 5, 9, 5 5, 7, 8, 4, 5. For Pedro’s last 5: 5, 5, 10, 15, 12
_________________________________________________________
This is good…. Pedro has had more than a week between his last 3 starts (more than 2 weeks in one case). He hasn’t started on 4 days rest in a long time and may be tired.
m –
The professor’s perfect night.
Ginger, Mary Ann and AJ’s walk off pies.
http://www.spike.com/video/gin.....nn/2672184
MR.OCTOBER, yeah, I know. Some of their columns should be funny..
gosh, I am getting nervous.
“You don’t get upset whether your team wins or loses” Mike Francesa.
Did he really just say that?
“Rivera will still be the closer, of course.”
We can only hope.
From Ed Price twitter:
Scott Brosius throwing out 1st pitch tonight
Francesa and Sweeny arguing again… and they haven’t broached the Mariano for 3 innings yet…
JZ-
Dont get nervous. Pedro is due to get his you know what rocked!
He says he doesn’t care to brace himself for the worst, I guess.
We would have won in 2003 if Torre walks Big Sloopy
___
2004?
A nice 9-2 Yankee blowout tonight would do wonders for my agita…
MR.OCTOBER
November 4th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
UPSTATE KATE-
I at a bar in NYC on Sunday night watching the game. There were 4 RedSux fans in there talking junk. The more the one guy drank the more dumb stuff came out of his mouth. The place was packed so I sat at the high top table right next to the door. When he went out to smoke a cigarette he must have thought I work there because he asked me if he was allowed to go out this door to smoke. Naturally I go along with it and tell him yes but not with your drink. He goes out and of course starts talking junk about our beloved Yankees. About 15-20 minutes goes by and he tries to walk back in. He says to me I was already in and I told him yea but the bartender just told me to cut you off. He looks at me and yells what the H is that supposed to mean. My response is your done here come back tomorrow. The guy was livid but he never realized I didnt even work there. Does it make me a bad guy because I kicked a RedSux fan out of a bar that I didnt even work at?
================================================
No that makes you a Jedi Master…
“Scott Brosius throwing out 1st pitch tonight”
I was hoping for Aaron Boone, but I like having Brosius do it.
Amazing how you remember a guy differently when he’s on the right team at the right time.
which happens first tonight. Howard breaks the WS K record, or Utley the WS HR record?
Anyone else out there who wants to actually listen to Sterling on the radio tonight instead of McCarver/Buck but can’t since they’re out of market?
Anyone any good at finding a proxy to be able to listen to Sterling anyways?
Thanks
Scared of the Wall
November 4th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Rishi November 4th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Can someone help me understand if this is good or bad??
——————
mlbpulse: RT @PeteAbe Days of rest for Pettitte in his last 8 starts (inc. postseason): 5, 9, 5 5, 7, 8, 4, 5. For Pedro’s last 5: 5, 5, 10, 15, 12
_________________________________________________________
This is good…. Pedro has had more than a week between his last 3 starts (more than 2 weeks in one case). He hasn’t started on 4 days rest in a long time and may be tired.
===============================================
Thanks! I wasn’t sure how to analyze all that
HOKIE-
Howard first. If Utley even gets a pitch to hit I will flip!
“which happens first tonight. Howard breaks the WS K record, or Utley the WS HR record?”
Howard. Must think positive thoughts…
3 hours and 27 minutes until Game 6!!!!!!!!!
how has francesa not had a heart attack. he and sweeny sound like abbott and costello. he just threatened to throw sweeny off the show. his kids are gonna love him.
he is schooling sweeny. talk about agita.
What is the gist of the Fatcessa/Sweeney argument?
agita radio.
Yankee Ray-
My son is five right now. I am picturing him turning to a teenager in the blink of an eye. I hope you and your son get to share a celebration together tonight, one of those moments that makes you realize why you grew up a Yankee fan.
Vader-
Thanks I kind of felt a little bad at first but then my friend made me feel a lot better by saying “HE WAS A RED SOX FAN. HE PROBABLY HAS POSTERS OF BIG PAPI AND SCHILLING ON HIS WALL. HE PUTS KETCHUP ON HIS SOCK DAILY.” I didnt feel bad at all after that pep talk.
cant tell, they are talking way too fast.
JeterHughesJoba
November 4th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Anyone else out there who wants to actually listen to Sterling on the radio tonight instead of McCarver/Buck but can’t since they’re out of market?
Anyone any good at finding a proxy to be able to listen to Sterling anyways?
—–
That would be me. MLB package is not the answer but I can’t believe it’s not on the web anywhere???
don’t be nervous! be excited.
This is baseball, after all…not too many more opportunities to watch.
god i hate the offseason.
Can someone tell Mike Francesa to shut up? Sweeny knows ten times more about what he’s talking about than Francesa. Francesa also sounds like a bully. Just annoying.
Let’s Go Yankees…Clap, Clap, Clap-clap-clap
PeteAbe is making fun of Brosius throwing out the first pitch on Twitter because he’s “not a Hall of Famer”. I like Pete and I’m not caught up in ripping him like some people here, but these tweets did annoy me.
Brosius will always be enormously popular in New York because of his big home runs in ’98 and the miracle shot in 2001, plus he won the World Series MVP for the greatest team of the last 50 years. Everyone from the 1996-2001 Dynasty gets a lot of love when they come to the Stadium.
dudes i’ve missed tons of classses this semester and i have a MIDTERM tonight from 7-10 and there’s no way in hell i’m missing this game. i will never remember that midterm, but i will always remember missing the game where they won it all after watching for the entire season.
“HE PUTS KETCHUP ON HIS SOCK DAILY.”…lol Schilling or the kid?
what happened between sweeney and Mike?
Vader
November 4th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Let’s Go Yankees…Clap, Clap, Clap-clap-clap
*****
clap clap clap
Vader-
He meant the kid but they both probably do it.
Clap-clap-clap-CLAP!!!!
Pete Abe is nothing but a troll now–don’t feed him by visiting his blog or following his tweets
Wow, Manuel has not ruled out the idea of starting Cliff Lee in Game 7. Hamels must be dead to them.
___
Well then. Bring on Lee on 2 days rest. look how he tired around the 6/7th inning in game 5.
MR.OCTOBER
Nice going! get does pesky guys out of there.
Yippee! I won my first GTLU and just like Garner in CF I should buy a lotto ticket (and of course not forgetting the GTLU hostess
)
Question from the last game thread: Nick in SF in Vallejo from your 3:08 pm post, is Benfica a person or were you referring to the Benfice soccer team?
wow. vincente padilla pulled a plaxico and shot himself.
The yanks need to get Lackey in the offseason and looks like we have a shot at Matt Holliday. Keep Damon. Matsui is great but his knees look chronic.
all right, see you guys tonight! I am leaving, and will pick up Post.
Go Yankees!
Texs friend-
I have a funny feeling they are going to use Lee as a closer. Too bad they wont have the chance to do that. 2 days rest and a start is a little nuts but I cant say I blame Charlie for thinking about it.
“mike eff November 4th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Pete Abe is nothing but a troll now–don’t feed him by visiting his blog or following his tweets”
??? What did he do?
Hi Christina,I am a college professor at a Big 10 school. Some of my students are athletes and I happily make exceptions for them and any students with extenuating circumstances.You’ve gotten sound advice from everyone here, and while “the professor” was a bit harsh, I don’t think he/she is entirely wrong.If my student were to call me or write me and be transparent and absolutely honest, I’d make an exception, even though the class is mandatory. And, that’s my advice to you: contact the teacher, be clear, compelling, charming and honest and unless he/she has coal for a heart, you’ll get a pass for tonight.
Comonnow … If you’re gonna listen to the Bus Boys then you’ve gotta play “Minimum Wage.” If you wanta listen to “The Boys are Back (in town)” then it’s got to be Tin Lizzy.
Here’s what I don’t get: With a chance to clinch a trip to the WS in game 5 and with an incredibly volatile, unreliable bullpen, why doesn’t Torre go to Mo for 2 innings?
I know he just blew the save, but who did you trust more, Gordon or Mo?
Johnny D:
JasonR
November 4th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
PeteAbe is making fun of Brosius throwing out the first pitch on Twitter because he’s “not a Hall of Famer”. I like Pete and I’m not caught up in ripping him like some people here, but these tweets did annoy me.
Brosius will always be enormously popular in New York because of his big home runs in ‘98 and the miracle shot in 2001, plus he won the World Series MVP for the greatest team of the last 50 years. Everyone from the 1996-2001 Dynasty gets a lot of love when they come to the Stadium.
scrooge-No, his bodyguard shot him.
Another Professor, Christina-
Another professor is probably right. Just make sure that your professor is not a RedSux fan.
the yankees dont need another 32 year old pitcher with a 5 year 80 m contract demand. Also, they do not need Matt Holliday. We saw Holliday in the AL. not as good.
I think we should try to start building a team with our young guys.
Did any of you see that American Idol episode with the kid that Simon called a “bush baby”?
Shane Victorino kinda looks like him…slightly?
http://images.google.com/image.....038;tab=wi
Your pie question is really asking to be taken in the wrong way.
but i’d take warm apple pie
Bronx Bombers Girl
November 4th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Yippee! I won my first GTLU and just like Garner in CF I should buy a lotto ticket (and of course not forgetting the GTLU hostess )
Question from the last game thread: Nick in SF in Vallejo from your 3:08 pm post, is Benfica a person or were you referring to the Benfice soccer team?
*******
Your kind GTLU hostess does accept tips and donations to her Vegas fund
Benfica was the poor guy who tried to take over GTLU for me when I retired in September. He lasted about 3 rounds. Its much harder than it seems LOL
I have a funny feeling they are going to use Lee as a closer. Too bad they wont have the chance to do that. 2 days rest and a start is a little nuts but I cant say I blame Charlie for thinking about it.
___
agreed, however 7 +/ 5 r is not good. no way it gets better the 3rd time around. i’d use him against gardner. either lee or a pitching machine.
I at a bar in NYC on Sunday night watching the game. There were 4 RedSux fans in there talking junk. The more the one guy drank the more dumb stuff came out of his mouth. The place was packed so I sat at the high top table right next to the door. When he went out to smoke a cigarette he must have thought I work there because he asked me if he was allowed to go out this door to smoke. Naturally I go along with it and tell him yes but not with your drink. He goes out and of course starts talking junk about our beloved Yankees. About 15-20 minutes goes by and he tries to walk back in. He says to me I was already in and I told him yea but the bartender just told me to cut you off. He looks at me and yells what the H is that supposed to mean. My response is your done here come back tomorrow. The guy was livid but he never realized I didnt even work there. Does it make me a bad guy because I kicked a RedSux fan out of a bar that I didnt even work at?
AWESOME
Landsdown Road?
People, please, can we cease talking about who we’re going to sign or trade for until AFTER the season is over?!??!??!!
Erica,
go to google if you didnt notice it already.
Christina,
If you go to class tonight, how likely do you think it would be that you would find out the score from someone? Would it be possible to go to the class, sit in the back away from others, and then quickly got out of dodge after the class is over?
I ask because I work night shift where I had to work during 5 games during the playoffs this year. I ate lunch at an isolated cube, told everyone not to tell me anything about the games, listened to cd’s in the car to avoid the radio, and then watched the games at home on the dvr like nothing happened.
It could be a feasible option as long as you fellow classmates keep their mouths shut.
If you go to class and some of your classmates know you’re such a big fan, I would get there early and tell them right off the bat to please not to tell you anything, that you’re dvring it.
Uncle E-
No. That makes you my idol
“People, please, can we cease talking about who we’re going to sign or trade for until AFTER the season is over?!??!??!!”
As in about 6 hours from now . . .
Uncle E-
That wasn’t your story. LOL. Oops. No worries, I still like you a lot
uncle that is awesome!
Ed – 2009 is the year of the Yanks
November 4th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Erica,
go to google if you didnt notice it already.
*****
I did. I LOVE IT!!!
And now I remember how cute it is and need to look again
Texs friend-
Agreed. If anything stock pile those prospects and make a run at King Felix through a trade. Lackey is game but come on we all know he wants at least the same money as AJ.
Holliday is a beast but thats another big contract to worry about.
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)
November 4th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I at a bar in NYC on Sunday night watching the game. There were 4 RedSux fans in there talking junk. The more the one guy drank the more dumb stuff came out of his mouth. The place was packed so I sat at the high top table right next to the door. When he went out to smoke a cigarette he must have thought I work there because he asked me if he was allowed to go out this door to smoke. Naturally I go along with it and tell him yes but not with your drink. He goes out and of course starts talking junk about our beloved Yankees. About 15-20 minutes goes by and he tries to walk back in. He says to me I was already in and I told him yea but the bartender just told me to cut you off. He looks at me and yells what the H is that supposed to mean. My response is your done here come back tomorrow. The guy was livid but he never realized I didnt even work there. Does it make me a bad guy because I kicked a RedSux fan out of a bar that I didnt even work at?
AWESOME
Landsdown Road?
NO NO NO That was Mr. OCTOBER”S STORY
SORRY
The anticipation is kicking in
Who remembers Nelson De La Rosa???
3 hours and 6 minutes until Game 6!!!!!
New York, New York just came on my iPod… this must be some sort of sign
Leaving work now.
Time to get home and get in Yankee viewing position…. in other words, in front of my computer at home!
Hey YankeeRay,
I’m sure there are plenty of others forced to listen to the Fox broadcast b/c we’re out of the radio market. Espn radio has bought out the rights from all local affiliates across the country to carry the game. Pathetic move really. The only way they can get fans to listen to ESPN radio or Fox is to force people to.
There are ways of getting proxies to bypass having to pay $20 to mlb.com to listen to Sterling. Just need to find someone on here whose computer savy enough and nice enough to tell us how. Maybe if we keep pressing the info someone will help us out.
Lori,
I dig your optimimism but I can assure you that I’ll be celebrating the world series win and not who we may or may not get.
In such a situation, I’m lookin for the bubbley!!!
“scrooge-No, his bodyguard shot him”
we seem to have conflicting stories. we shall see
I’ve never been more sure of a Yankee win in my life than I am about tonight’s game. Never.
With Damon, Arod, Posada and Matsui hot and Jeter hungry for retribution after the DP, I’m expecting a deluge of runs. Even Cano looked better his last couple of ABs.
We took Pedro’s measure the other night and that quick pitching, eephus-pitch throwing foolishness only goes so far. When’s the last time a smoke-and-mirrors righty gave us trouble in successive starts over a short time period? I can’t remember it happening. He never could beat us post season when he was special. He’s not doing it now.
Andy will do enough to get through 5 and get the W and the final innings will be like Game 5 of the ’01 ALCS against Seattle when we mocked and ridiculed the Mariners.
Tonight’s the night.
Mad Prince – Yeah, I’ll be partying in the Bronx too — my reference was more to the end of the season than to a discussion of the hot stove!!
is it 8:00???? I can’t take this wait anymore, Im gonna pass out.
Put a dagger through Pedro in the third
Kick him around
Expose the bum for what he is.
A washed up crybaby loser
De La Rosa should throw out the first pitch
I am SO ready for this game to start. I don’t want to wait anymore!!
Weird; maybe because it’s in the Bronx, but everybody seems far more excited for this game than game 5.
Lori, i know where you’re coming from
and I DIG IT!
GO YANKEES!!!
Guys: I like the Thin Lizzy version of the song a lot but happened to be watching “48 Hours” on HBO15 when I was doing the post, so I used that version. Great song and seemed particularly appropriate for today (which is the goal of picking the song each day). I was also thinking about something having to do with “Sesame Street” – 40th anniversary today – but opted against it. Maybe a post tomorrow entitled, “Today’s Show is Brought to You By the Number 27″????
“Today’s Show is Brought to You By the Number 27?????
priceless
(btw they are 2 differnet songs)
Pancakes for the table!
Sam Borden
November 4th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Maybe a post tomorrow entitled, “Today’s Show is Brought to You By the Number 27?????
*****************
Yes!!! Love it. I think Erica will back me up…
Why does everyone in the media keep on talking about a game 7. This thing is ending tonight.
“The Yankees cannot lose.”
“But I fear the Indians of Cleveland.”
“Have faith in the Yankees my son. Think of the great DiMaggio.”
“I fear both the Tigers of Detroit and the Indians of Cleveland.”
================================
But not the Phillies of Philadelphia.
I stayed home in 1978 and saw Bucky Dent hit the home run. I still remember that vividly.
Do I still remember what I learned on November 3, 1985 in class? Nope.
Bronx Bombers Girl, I was referring to the handle of a LoHud commenter, but he probably got it from the soccer team.
Congrats on your GTLU win!
Sam – I LOVE it! You know what they say — from your lips . . .
I am officially changed out of my work clothes (have to be bus casual here, so no jerseys in the office
) and ready to head out —
All – enjoy the game! I’ll be screaming for everyone here and hope to be celebrating in the streets soon enough! GO YANKEES!
Hemingway.
I stayed home in 1978 and saw Bucky Dent hit the home run. I still remember that vividly
I was camping in Upstate NY
Radio
indeed. “The Old Man and the Sea”
I love that quote from Joe G…”I don’t need those guys to make me feel old.”
UPDATE, 5:06 p.m.: Cloud cover has made the temp here drop quickly. It’s going to be chilly tonight. Yanks are hitting on the field now and everyone is wearing sweatshirts or fleeces.
****************
Does this mean Robbie will be rocking the ninja look again?!!!
Uncle Ellsworth-
There you are. I havent seen you in here all day. No it wasnt Landsdown it was Off The Wagon in the village.
I think I saw michael kay put ketchup on al’s sock…
I think Francessa is wrong about using Rivera in the 7th. If somehow Mo gives up the lead and pitches 3 innings then he is limited tomorrow.
Mikes point about game 5 was we had a 3-1 lead and we didn’t have to win it. The same applies tonight though I agree if you have a lead you go for the kill. But, going for the kill in the 7th is a little risky in the fact that if we lose we limit tomorrow.
I know we may never have the lead tomorrow to use Mo so you use him today and go for it.
Lets hope we have a big enough lead or that as Mike said Marte and Joba get out of the 7th with no harm. This is a game 7 for Philly not for us. I still like our chances with CC tomorrow.
m-
Michael Kay hates ketchup!!!!
clowd cover actually keeps the temp up.. not down
Uncle Ellsworth-
There you are. I havent seen you in here all day. No it wasnt Landsdown it was Off The Wagon in the village
good story – sorry I did’t use quotes
Everyone, I bid you a fond farewell for the evening.
I look forward to the game and encourage everyone on here to remain positive about the Yankees and keep faith in their culmination of their 27th World Championship.
Teams like these don’t come around all that often.
Wishing the Yanks luck. Can’t stomach anymore close games, there have been too many this post season! It would be nice to have a laugher.
I hope then next game is Spring Training at Legends Field, not Thursday @ 7:57 on Fox.
Tex and Cano please showup tonight.
NICE HEMINGWAY QUOTE!!!
Awesome.
With that I am out of here, lookin forward to watching the Yankees of New York play a ballgame tonight.
Tonight’s the night everyone. When the last out is recorded, and we see the Captain with his arms raised, then it will be done. I am nervous, anxious, excited, and so much more right now. I want this so bad. It is time.
for you Lord Of The Rings Fans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdnqZcmWk8U
FORTH YANKEES!
manuel just said something that really bothers me.
he said if pettitte has his command and is hitting the outside corner that his hitters will move up closer to the plate to cover the outside corner.
whoa there nellie!!!
why is manuel so confident that the phillies can move up closer to the plate at will?
but i think he’s right that they can.
but that’s wrong.
pettitte needs to make the phillies hit themselves if they do that.
he needs to throw the pitch really up and in and if they risk their head and face leaning over the out side corner that’s their business. it’s between them and their dentist.
the yankees really do not make other teams move their feet the way some other teams do. someone on the yankee’s coaching staff needs to see this adjustment because manuel has said it’s what they are going to do and pass on what to do to posada and pettitte. and do it pronto. not 4 innings later.
i say send a quick message to utley. posada should casually mention to utley that utley is dangerously close to the plate. just for his own good of course.
let’s see how utley plays ticked off.
Nelson Delarosa is no longer alive..that would be pretty hard for him to throw out the first pitch
Cloud cover plus the sun has already set.
I am so excited for tonight’s game to start. But right now, I am sitting here with tears in my eyes, because the New York Yankees are in the World Series. It is Game 6. It’s been a long, long season, and the hope was they’d get here. And they are. It’s not some random game in May. It’s November and it’s the World Series and the Yankees are up 3 games to 2.
http://www.dailymotion.com/vid.....down_sport
Go Andy.
Go Yankees.
Enjoy the game everyone!
Tonight features two G. O. A .T. Pitchers for the Yankees.
G O A T = Greatest of all time
Start,Andy,most postseason wins.
Close Mariano,the legendary future HOF
Go Yankees,with your bad selves!!!
Agree with you randy, if the Phillies start crowding the plate, Andy has to go up and in. There are not many things more difficult than hitting a soft pitch away after being buzzed by a fastball up and in.
I still want to figure out how many times the team favored by Vegas in ST to win the WS actually wins it. Or even gets there.
Anyone else frustrated by not being able to listen to the radio?
Rivera should be up 6 runs in the ninth and drill Utley just for revenge.
Ten years from now, you will have a difficult time remembering the class that you missed if you skip it.
Ten years from now, you will still be kicking yourself for missing the game if the Yankees win and you miss the game to go to class.
Watch the game.
GO YANKEES!
Here’s a website that links to all of the Yankee radio affiliates.
If anybody needs to hear the game click around-I’m sure one of the links has it.
http://www.freebaseballradio.c.....sJuly.html
Just remember Pedro isn’t the best pitcher they have tonight,he’s their only choice,and He doesn’t evoke in the Yankees!
It ends tonight. Despite almost putting it away in game 5 and embarrassing the Phillies completely, it will instead end in 6, sparing the Phils a ridiculous 3 game home sweep.
AJ Burnett had never made a postseason start on 3 days rest, and frankly on the road you don’t know what you’re going to get out of him. he’s usually dominant at home, he’s got all the talent in the world, but he’s a mixed bag on the road.
Andy Pettitte has been the Yankees most consistent starter this year outside of CC. He’s been in this position before, closing out the first two series. He’s the winningest pitcher of playoff history, and in his career, he has a VERY IMPRESSIVE record pitching on 3 days rest in the postseason. He’s the guy the Yankees want on the mound right now. He’s more reliable than AJ.
Pettitte has much more left in the tank than Pedro does. Andy at times was a dominant pitcher this year. Pedro hasn’t been dominant in years. The fact that Andy had a mediocre start last time, only makes it more probable he’ll have a very good start tonight. Simply put, this season, he’s good much more often than he’s bad.
Pedro, on the other hand, does not have inherent advantages against the Yankees hitters like Andy does against the Phillies. He relies on tricking hitters and keeping them off balance. Considering the Yankees offense has really come alive in Philly, and now they get a second look at Pedro this series, they will be fine. They’re going to hit Pedro, Andy’s going to pitch well, and the Yanks will take this series in 6. They almost swept the Phillies in their home ballpark, the 3rd game with Cliff Lee starting. They’ll take care of business tonight.
In the AFL, Laird is 2-5 with a homer and 3 RBI.
Mike Dunn pitched 1 inning, 1 hit, 0 runs, 9 walks, 3 strikeouts. I’m shocked…SHOCKED!!!!
Listen on the internet, if you cannot get it on radio?
Where is Nelson de la Rosa, you ask?
Pedro has miraculously returned to the WS one year after likely career ending elbow surgery.
Put two and two together.
Pedro recovers, and Nelson is gone.
Ever hear of Santeria?
I just want this game to start so I can stop hear Francesca talking about “Andy on 3 days rest”…
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Your kind GTLU hostess does accept tips and donations to her Vegas fund
Benfica was the poor guy who tried to take over GTLU for me when I retired in September. He lasted about 3 rounds. Its much harder than it seems LOL
****************
Not a problem. If I win the lotto totally would contribute to Vegas fund. Never been there!
Thanks for the clear up on Benfica. For a second I thought they were talking about the soccer team and they wear red uniforms just like you know who!
Mo is a clean pitcher,and Yankees have played a clean series,keep it that way.
Like Karros said the other night.
When the Yankees play the Phillies in spring training,the Phillies will be playing Dodge ball!!
Lets go Yankees!! Win tonight we don’t want any game 7 drama!!!
Green Beret-
does it say Mike Dunn has 9 walks!!!!!!
“Mike Dunn pitched 1 inning, 1 hit, 0 runs, 9 walks, 3 strikeouts. I’m shocked…SHOCKED!!!!”
lol…uhhh…i think something in the line is incorrect
does anyone have a wcbs feed from another source? all official yankee radios on the internet are either not broadcasting or the espn gag crew… and i do not wanna listen to fox…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ5YiQqrZCk
Knute Rockne
If Andy doesn’t have it, can Mo go 8 1/3?
a little over 2 hours til game time!!!
Are John and Suzyn blacked out in NY too?
This is it my friends, this is the night we have waited for for years. This is it. It doesn’t get any better. Cherish this day. Take it in and enjoy it.
Panicking a little bit-my cable is out. I’ve been assured they are working on the problem. Still freaking out.
Mo is so dominant and on 2 days rest – I’d use him for 50 pitches if I was Girardi. Go all in.
I honest to god misread that Scott Boras was throwing out the first pitch and not brosius… would have been kind of funny though…
Key to the Game… 5+ Strong from Andy with a lead and we’re going home champs…..
Waiting is the hardest part.
Let’s go Yanks!
Hope it gets fixed, Erin.
Have so many emotions going on right now. I’m nervous b/c I don’t want the Yanks to lose or see a game 7. I’m excited b/c were on the brink of winning another World Series. I’m just ready for this thing to get started. Hope the bats can come to life, and take some pressure off Andy. Hope you all enjoy the game, and by the grace of God we are celebrating in the 9th with a win!! Let’s go YANKS!!!
I want this to be done tonight. It’s time to end the Phillies season.
I was calm at 4pm, so I decided to eat breakfast. What a mistake.
i normally wouldn’t advocate throwing at players, even in the thigh area. but, tonight andy should give utley the a-rod treatment. fair is fair.
muffin stump,
now is not the time to be getting revenge by hitting people. top of the muffin to ya.
Well, I am off to class. Didn’t have a choice as we are covering something today that I am told I can’t miss… For once I want a slowly played game.
Thanks for all the advice though guys.. I appreciate it.
top of the muffin to ya!
CR9
November 4th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Hope it gets fixed, Erin.
******************
Thanks. The cable TV in my bedroom is coming in, but very fuzzy so if all else fails I’ll just go in there to watch. Hopefully they can fix it soon.
Erin, maybe check out a sports bar or something if it isn’t fixed in time….
cr9 & uncle,
not revenge necessarily. if we have a base open, why pitch to utley? they chose not to pitch to arod in that situation. just a plunk instead of a four pitch walk, lol.
RalphieD (OPPC)
November 4th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
“Mike Dunn pitched 1 inning, 1 hit, 0 runs, 9 walks, 3 strikeouts. I’m shocked…SHOCKED!!!!”
lol…uhhh…i think something in the line is incorrect
————————————————————
Yeah, you’re right. That damned dog, again. Last time it was the twins. No beer and pizza for them, tonight.
Mike Dunn pitched 1 inning, 1 hit, 0 runs, ***0 walks***, 3 strikeouts.
guys, think about this: pettitte was on the mound when they clinched the division. pettitte was on the mound when they clinched the division series. pettitte was on the mound when they clinched the championship series. and now pettitte is on the mound for game 6 of the world series. fate.
“i normally wouldn’t advocate throwing at players, even in the thigh area. but, tonight andy should give utley the a-rod treatment. fair is fair.”
some pitchers give hitters the choice of getting hit.
put the ball up and in and let the hitter make the choice if they are going to get hit by stubbornly hanging in there.
utley is a very hard nosed guy and will fight for every inch he can get on that outside corner.
he should not be hooking home runs on the outside corner.
the phillies are really taking advantage of the yankees not being headhunters and being above retaliation.
i think that the yankees coaching staff needs to step in here. eiland in the past has instructed pitchers to attack up and in and tonight it would be very good to reinforce that message.
my birthday is tomorrow just hoping yankees give me the best b-day present ever either today or tomorrow.
erin,
i would be freaking out! maybe a few calls to a neighbor or local bars, a la christina’s idea, are in order?
Christina: Pictures from Game 6 of the ALCS and game 1 of the world series on the blog!
November 4th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Erin, maybe check out a sports bar or something if it isn’t fixed in time….
**********************
Hey guys, just thought I’d not something…I was a little confused when I looked at the Yankees batter vs. Pedro that was posting in the game post, until I realized it didn’t include postseason at bats. I feel like that a fairly significant omission, so here’s the link for anyone who’s interested :
http://www.baseball-reference......as=pitcher
Otherwise, great job guys, you’ve really picked up the slack after Pete left. I was a little worried about how the coverage would be when he left, especially right before the playoffs, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised. Keep up the good work.
Christina-sorry I hit send to soon-thanks for the suggestion!
If A-rod gets plunked 3 times for doing practically nothing at that point, how many times should Utley be plunked for hitting 5 home runs???
Ahh, algebra.
muffin stump
November 4th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
erin,
i would be freaking out! maybe a few calls to a neighbor or local bars, a la christina’s idea, are in order?
********************
Yeah, still freaking out. LOL If it comes down to it, I’ll just have to watch a very fuzzy screen in my bedroom. For some reason that cable is coming in.
Another good thing about hitting Lee the other night,was his era went from 0.74 to 2.81(still ok),Yankees smacked him good.
If he’e stayed in the game any longer,the Yankees would’ve knocked the taste out his mouth(or the gum for sure.)
I am skipping my Zumba class tonight, lol.
NYY626 – I’m wearing my Pettitte 46 shirt tonight. Do you have yours on? I figure it can’t hurt if both of us wear our shirts.
anyone have a proxy or a someone rebroadcasting the game via radio ?
Azaz,
Happy birthday!
but if your lying, like at Friendly’s or TGI Fridays, where u say its your birthday so you can get the free cupcake or birthday song…. for shame!
lol
OK, I can breathe again. It’s back on
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let’s see-Pettitte, all time postseason winner going for #18, Scott Brosius MVP WS wore Uniform #18. The stars are in alignment and we will win #27!!!!
Yankees-score early and often. I’m running out of Tums!!
Cold night. Definitely won’t be too much fun for Victorino when he gets the first pitch inside fouled off the bat.
Sam Borden
November 4th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Guys: I like the Thin Lizzy version of the song a lot but happened to be watching “48 Hours” on HBO15 when I was doing the post, so I used that version. Great song and seemed particularly appropriate for today (which is the goal of picking the song each day). I was also thinking about something having to do with “Sesame Street” – 40th anniversary today – but opted against it. Maybe a post tomorrow entitled, “Today’s Show is Brought to You By the Number 27?????
*****
I LOVE IT!!!!
Erin-
I just got my TV Guide.
SESAME STREET IS ON THE COVER!!!!!!!!!
1 hour and 41 minutes until Game 6!!!!!!!!
I saw Big Bird legs as the “L” on the Google site this morning, and thought of you, Erica.
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Erin-
I just got my TV Guide.
SESAME STREET IS ON THE COVER!!!!!!!!!
****************
This is too funny-you just beat me! I was just about to tell you the same thing! Best Cover Ever!!
i like harold reynolds , but he’s overdoing his theory the phillies have the momentum because they have all the yankee pitchers on three days rest.
at this point in the year , i don’t think rest has much to do with it.
matter of fact i expect that if there is a 7th game cliff lee will be starting on two days rest.
Erin
November 4th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Erin-
I just got my TV Guide.
SESAME STREET IS ON THE COVER!!!!!!!!!
****************
This is too funny-you just beat me! I was just about to tell you the same thing! Best Cover Ever!!
Ladies and Gentlemen the LOST COSTANZA SISTERS!
Thanks Tom in NJ.
Unfortunately as anyone else in my position will soon find out, those stations are only broadcasting ESPN radio since they bought out all the rights for the world series.
What I need is a proxie, just like for the Saturday Fox games that are blacked out during the regular season.
Erin
November 4th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
This is too funny-you just beat me! I was just about to tell you the same thing! Best Cover Ever!!
******
I think this cover is getting saved forever and ever.
Uncle E-
If I didn’t know any better I would think Erin and I are the same person
andy pettite is going to pitch the yankees to #27 TONIGHT!
Angel-
I saw it!!!! I kept googling all day so i could look at Big Bird’s legs (okay, that sounds weird). But combined with my LoHud activities and spontaneous clapping outbursts…. not my most productive day
I don’t want them to walk or hit Utley. I would like them to quit falling behind and throwing a fastball thigh high over the middle of the plate. Howard still makes me nervous.
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Uncle E-
If I didn’t know any better I would think Erin and I are the same person
scary
This day seemed to take forever to move. It was so sloooooow.
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)
November 4th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Ladies and Gentlemen the LOST COSTANZA SISTERS!
*****************
LOL. Are you watching Seinfeld right now? Danny Tartabull is on!
Yep, hopefully tomorrow will be brought to you by the letter “Y” and the number “27″
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Erin
November 4th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
This is too funny-you just beat me! I was just about to tell you the same thing! Best Cover Ever!!
******
I think this cover is getting saved forever and ever.
*****************
Same here.
And it is spooky how similiar we are, isn’t it?
90 minutes !
sorry erica
Erin
November 4th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
And it is spooky how similiar we are, isn’t it?
*****
Well, lets see. When you were a little girl did you also think you were special cause your name was spelled almost like Ernies???
LOL. Are you watching Seinfeld right now? Danny Tartabull is on!
I’m still at work
Stay away from the gyro sauce
Bronx Jeers
November 4th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
90 minutes !
sorry erica
*****
LOL. No worries. I would be updating every minute, but I think some people would frown upon that
“Yeah, you’re right. That damned dog, again. Last time it was the twins. No beer and pizza for them, tonight.”
LOL –
GB – you need a sign like the factories have to promote safety.
GreenBeret7 – “Seven consecutive posts without an Arror”
stupid dog. shoot. make that –
GreenBeret7 – “One consecutive post without an Error”
what’s up peeps? 1st post since pete’s been gone. this has to be the 1. anything can happen tomorrow. we definitely have to move utley’s feet. he’s their most dangerous hitter right now and he’s too comfortable. absolutely nothing right down the middle. hope andy has his control tonight. i dont think pedro will be as good as he was last time, but he’ll be good.
here’s to # 27 !!!
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Erin
November 4th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
And it is spooky how similiar we are, isn’t it?
*****
Well, lets see. When you were a little girl did you also think you were special cause your name was spelled almost like Ernies???
****************
Absolutely. In fact one of my younger cousins had trouble saying my name and would call me Ernie. He will always be my favorite cousin.
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)
November 4th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Stay away from the gyro sauce
**************
Thanks. Make sure to get your fork for your Snickers bar later.
austinmac,
don’t pitch to utley! he’s brutal. mvp if phillys win, for sure. (not that they will! go yanks.) don’t let their best player beat us–that’s the best strategy.
things that make you go hmmmmm.
[from pinstripe alley]
November 4, 2009.
11/4.
If the Yankees win tonight, their postseason record is 11-4.
And it will be their 114th win of 2009.
hmmmm
Ecology [Going Further]
November 4th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
things that make you go hmmmmm.
[from pinstripe alley]
November 4, 2009.
11/4.
If the Yankees win tonight, their postseason record is 11-4.
And it will be their 114th win of 2009.
*******
Numerology at its finest!!!
How about this… 27 outs until #27!
fate?
either that or the yankees will get crushed 11-4
more from the crazy yankee chick there.
Andy Pettitte is pitching in his 11th postseason with the Yankees. If he wins it, it’ll be his 4th of the year.
Pedro Martinez is pitching his 11th postseason game. If he loses, it’ll be his 4th against the Yankees.
yes, 27 til 27!
more numerology…
27 broken down is 2+7
2+7=9
9 = the number of years since the yankees won the world series…
That should read “I CAN’T seem to find a way to worry at all, honest to God. Maybe if Lee were on the mound?”
@ Ecology:
NO BAD THOUGHTS!
I can’t beleive how bitter Shaughnessy and Martinez are this from the Globe today:
http://www.boston.com/sports/b....._martinez/
Okay.
Now, I can’t read here anymore. I am so nervous and now you’re bringing in all those coincidental numbers! AARRGGHH!!!
Relax Sam, there’s nothing active on those links I posted.
Seriously, you have to feel for those in my position. Why should loyal Yankee fans be forced to listen to Fox or ESPN radio?
The Yanks are about to win #27 and we won’t be able to hear Sterling do the call?
Scott Brosius is throwing the 1st pitch tonight.
1 hour and 10 minutes until Game 6!!!!!!!!
Ecology [Going Further]
November 4th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Azaz,
Happy birthday!
but if your lying, like at Friendly’s or TGI Fridays, where u say its your birthday so you can get the free cupcake or birthday song…. for shame!
lol
———————————————————————–
im not lying my b-day really is tomorrow nov. 5
“chase utley can not be intimidated”- mitch williams
maybe not , but let’s see how he hits with swollen fingers like victorino.
victorino could have avoided that pitch , but attempting to bunt he squared right into it.
you pay the price when you take your chances.
watch the phillies at bat and where their feet are . many of them are right on the batter’s box line including utley if he moves up.
i do not think in a pedro martinez game that the yankees will let the phillies take possession of the inside of the plate.
Trisha,
I saw a post of yours from earlier today about it being your Mom’s birthday. Did you find some blue and white flowers?
So many posters here have their rituals and superstitions to help make sure the Yankees win tonight.
You said that your Mom caused you to be a Yankee fan and that you’d 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.
I hope your wish that your Mom get to celebrate tonight with the Yankee ghosts come true…. I know if they clinch tonight it will always be memerable every year on the birthday
Just got home from work, and stuff to do before the game, so I’m going to say this now –
I fully expect the Yankees to win tonight. This will be the last game of the season. Personally, I think they’re going to hammer Pedro and their pen. But I fully expect to be celebrating later tonight, and wooping it up with the faithful here on the blog.
Let’s Go Yankees!
And She-Fan’s tarot card reader confirmed her prediction of earlier this year.
Nick in SF got two (2!) #27 ticket stubs/receipts.
I don’t think I can watch!!!!
Just Kidding Azaz, wish hard enough and maybe Andy Pennant will grant your simple wish tonight.
# Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing November 4th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
I am skipping my Zumba class tonight, lol.
NYY626 – I’m wearing my Pettitte 46 shirt tonight. Do you have yours on? I figure it can’t hurt if both of us wear our shirts.
________________________________________________________________
Angel – its definitely on! I wore it all day at work under a sweater
randy – I remember reading an interview with Early Wynn, years ago. He said that same thing, that a batter takes a risk when he steps into the batter’s box.
There can’t be any clearer statement than win tonight! The Yanks had the best record and they have the best players. They also have the highest payroll.
The Yanks are playing at home before the greatest fans in baseball with their 27th championship in their grasp.
There really can’t be any excuses for not winning tonight.
I was really really nervous for the Twins series, really nervous for the Angels series and have been pretty calm this series until tonight when the nerves kicked in again.
Is that a good or bad sign?
al leiter is really energetic on mlbtv…wow
0 hours and 59 minutes until Game 6!!!!!!!!!
“we play today, we win today.” –m.d.
Angel – its definitely on! I wore it all day at work under a sweater.
******************
Excellent. I wish I’d thought to wear mine to work today. I will tomorrow if they win tonight.
Joe from Long Island November 4th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Just got home from work, and stuff to do before the game, so I’m going to say this now –
I fully expect the Yankees to win tonight. This will be the last game of the season. Personally, I think they’re going to hammer Pedro and their pen. But I fully expect to be celebrating later tonight, and wooping it up with the faithful here on the blog.
Let’s Go Yankees!
Reminds me a bit from that classic line in the Movie Rudy. The one where Devine says nobody and I mean nobody comes into our house and pushes us around. Hopefully the Yanks take the field with that attitude.
I am a little nervous too, Pat. And I wasn’t for either of those series.
RANDOM QUESTION OF THE DAY?: What kind of pie would you want slammed in your face if you had the World Series-winning walkoff? (Official LoHud Blogger answer: Chocolate Cream Pie)
not me …it would be Boston Cream…LOADED
Wow seems like an eternity since I watched the Yanks here in Fla at spring training. I’m ready for this marathon to end. 8 months and counting.
Besides they took House off Fox the last two weeks.
# Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing November 4th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Angel – its definitely on! I wore it all day at work under a sweater.
******************
Excellent. I wish I’d thought to wear mine to work today. I will tomorrow if they win tonight.
________________________________________________________________
Sounds good to me!
This game needs to start already. I really dont think there has ever been a day this long!
Hey all,
i am leaving work now, hopefully i will get home before the first pitch tonight. although listening to john and joe for an inning or may help me keep my sanity thru Buck the Schmuck and Tim McGoat. See ya on the other side.
LETS GO YANKEES!!!
pat November 4th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I was really really nervous for the Twins series, really nervous for the Angels series and have been pretty calm this series until tonight when the nerves kicked in again.
Is that a good or bad sign?
Pat, no reason to not believe it’s white knuckles and edge of the seat time again. It has been a maddening month where most if not all of the games have been in doubt right to the very end. The script is pretty much set, Yanks scratching out some runs and then fighting to hold on, or Phils jumping to an early lead and the Yanks fighting back. I don’t see either team running off and hiding.
Mitch Williams is a joke.
John Kruk and Williams should get together because both of them are the biggest idiots on t.v. right now.
The Phillies are done and everyone knows it.
Coming into tonight a lot of attention has been focused on the starting pitching.
How will Andy do on three days rest? What will Pedro do on regular rest?
But this isn’t going to be the usual kind of start – even the usual post season start – for either pitcher.
This is the last game both will throw.
And I think for both of them we’re going to see the managers ask them to empty the tank for however many innings they have in them and then go to the pen.
Pedro got roughed up lat in his last start. I don’t think the phillies are going to leave him out there and let him get into trouble from tiring rapidly. I’d guess manuel will pull him early rather than later.
Length is a particular issue for Andy obviously. And part of the reason why I think the three man rotation would work was that Andy can just empty the tank in this game for whatever he has – even if its 5 innings and then turn the game over to the pen.
The yankees don’t need 7 innings out of Andy tonight. They really only need 5. That’s it. So even though Andy doesn’t have his usual stamina it’s not as much of an issue. We already know that Mo will go two innings tonight if needed. If Andy can give them 5 all they’ll need to do is to have their other relievers (and AJ now…) cover innings 6 and 7.
The big key in this game for both teams will be having the lead come the 5-6th inning. That is going to be very important – especially for the yankees.
The yankees bats are going to need to support Andy early in this game.
joe in long island-
in early winn”s days hitters had balanced stances where they could go either way to dodge a pitch.
chase utley has led the national league in getting hit by a pitch three years in a row.
he’s been hit 107 times in seven years.
carl yastremski was hit 40 times in 23 seasons.
why?
yaz had a balanced stance.
utley doesn’t
yaz is typical of the old timers and utley is typical of the new players though he takes leaning in to another level.
utley on average gets hit every 6 games he’s played the past three seasons.
there is a reason national league pitchers hit him.
he takes too much of the plate.
he hasn’t been hit yet by the yankees.
he’s due.
it’s really that simple.
Dinner eaten: Check
Dishes done: Check
Lunch for tomorrow made: Check
Garbage dumped: Check
PJs on: Check
Next door neighbor warned about possible screaming: Check
I’m ready!!!!!!!
Bring on the Yankees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People wouldn’t be nervous if they didn’t have to constantly read post on this blog,quoting what proven Yankee haters think and say negatively about the Yankees.
God I hope we don’t choke. Again.
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Erin-
I just got my TV Guide.
SESAME STREET IS ON THE COVER!!!!!!!!!
————————————————————
THE NEW PHONEBOOKS ARE IN!! THE NEW PHONEBOOKS ARE IN!!!
Erica,
Is your Yankee snoopy in the right position??????
GreenBeret7
November 4th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
THE NEW PHONEBOOKS ARE IN!! THE NEW PHONEBOOKS ARE IN!!!
*******
LOL.. yeah, I don’t care about the phone books. I didn’t think anyone used those anymore.
Besides GB7, you better brush up on your Sesame Street. You have great-grandkids now!!!!
KF
November 4th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Erica,
Is your Yankee snoopy in the right position??????
******
NO!!!!!! Good call. I moved him yesterday when we were cuddling on the couch!
mantle was hit 13 times in his whole career.
jeter averages less than 10 times a year.
alex averages less than ten times a year.
25,27, 24 hit by pitch for utley in the last three years.
pitchers don’t hit him .
he gets in the way of the ball.
it’s on utley.
the yankees really need to pay attention to this .
The Yankee haters say it,and some accept it as the truth,paranoid behavior follows,a vicious cycle.
Does Utley get those HBP’s simply because the pitcher pitches inside to him and he gets hit incidently because he hangs over the plate (like Jeter sorta)? As opposed to the kind of HBP’s that come from throwing behind etc., I mean.
KF – your post brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for saying such kind and caring things. While I couldn’t find any blue and white, I did end up bringing her flowers. I’m thinking that the total calm I am feeling is coming from her absolutely pouring it into me. Like she already knows something is coming that is going to fill us with total joy.
I cannot imagine the Yankees losing tonight’s game.
And here is another 27 iteration for you. 2+7 = 9. 9 was Roger Maris’s number. The two people who broke his home run record broke it fraudulently. We now know that both Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds were juicing. It is time for 9 to be atoned, especially with all of the ghosts residing at the Stadium.
Yankees won 103 reg season games,won the Division series,won the Pennant,won 3 games so far in the WS,and yet…..
Why would Any Yankees fan hope they don’t choke? I’ll tell you why,they read the negative hype and bought it from the Yankee haters!!
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
GreenBeret7
November 4th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
THE NEW PHONEBOOKS ARE IN!! THE NEW PHONEBOOKS ARE IN!!!
*******
LOL.. yeah, I don’t care about the phone books. I didn’t think anyone used those anymore.
Besides GB7, you better brush up on your Sesame Street. You have great-grandkids now!!!!
————————————————————
Right now, the kids are into the Series. Sidney’s a Pettitte fan. What does it mean whenever she hear’s Chase Utley’s name, she messes her diaper?
After the NYY’s Series win, The kids and I will hook up with Count Count.
Could our bats please just erupt tonight, and blow this wide open?
There really are a ton of reasons to plunk Utley. You shouldn’t be able to crowd the plate that much. Or hit Alex that much.
And I am INFURIATED over this rule of warning both benches after one beaning, leaving the other team completely unable to retaliate. Especially when the plunking team also hits Texiera in the ninth and no one is ejected. Oooh look! There goes Damon rounding the bases!!!
I’m getting the Reggie Jackson bobblehead ready for the game
Yeah, so I’m a little superstitious
GreenBeret7
November 4th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Right now, the kids are into the Series. Sidney’s a Pettitte fan. What does it mean whenever she hear’s Chase Utley’s name, she messes her diaper?
After the NYY’s Series win, The kids and I will hook up with Count Count.
******
It means she is smart!!!!!!
This should be a fun night for all Yankee fans.
NO more Yankee hater info,who cares what they think?
randy l.
November 4th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
mantle was hit 13 times in his whole career.
jeter averages less than 10 times a year.
alex averages less than ten times a year.
25,27, 24 hit by pitch for utley in the last three years.
pitchers don’t hit him .
he gets in the way of the ball.
it’s on utley.
the yankees really need to pay attention to this .
————————————————————
Early Wynn was asked about why he never threw at Mantle, and his answer was that, for starters, Mantle was a great player that never showed anybody up and was a great guy. The other reason, he said, was everyone knew that he couldn’t get out of the way fast enough because of the legs. Wynn also decked a young pitching team mate once for throwing at Mantle’s legs.
please, lets keep it fun, tonight.
no screaming after a double that scores a run in the 1st inning.
you guys know by now, the Yanks can come back and score big.
Its just a game.
game 6.
0 hours and 27 minutes until Game 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TylerKepner Yankees and Phillies both have a 4.91 ERA through the first 5 games.
14 minutes ago from web
PLUNK UTLEY SHELL PEDRO # 27 IS COMING TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!
24 MINS TILL FIRST PITCH I’M DYING HERE!!!!!!!
I wonder if the Phils will be more patient at the plate in an attempt to rack up Andy’s pitch count. Of course Andy and Posada need to attack that philosophy by throwing strikes early in counts.
Of course it would behoove the Phils to swing at the most hittable pitches, and if they occur early in counts, then so be it.
Let the chess match begin!
i can’t find my OZZIESAP button on my remote to figure out what he’s saying…
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
GreenBeret7
November 4th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Right now, the kids are into the Series. Sidney’s a Pettitte fan. What does it mean whenever she hear’s Chase Utley’s name, she messes her diaper?
After the NYY’s Series win, The kids and I will hook up with Count Count.
******
It means she is smart!!!!!!
————————————————————
OK, well, that’s good. I knew for sure that she wasn’t scared crapless. She’s proved that on about an hourly basis.
Dinner eaten: Check
Dishes done: Check
Lunch for tomorrow made: Check
Garbage dumped: Check
PJs on: Check
Next door neighbor warned about possible screaming: Check
I’m ready!!!!!!!
Bring on the Yankees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
——————————————————
Shower ready?
And PJ’s on?
It’s 7:30!
The life of an accountant I guess.
I bought a frame today to put the Yanks WS win SI cover next to my David Tyree Helmet catch SI cover.
Bronx Jeers
November 4th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Shower ready?
And PJ’s on?
It’s 7:30!
The life of an accountant I guess.
********
I always put on my pjs as soon as I get home. If I am going where else, I change clothes and start again. I really like my pjs
Hope everyone enjoys listening to buck and mccarver tonight.
The two people who broke his home run record broke it fraudulently. We now know that both Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds were juicing.
=====================================
Sosa broke Maris’ record as well and was also a juicer.
I’m personally tired of the disrespect the Yankees have been shown this postseason.They didn’t hust stumble into 103 reg season wins,and amass amass the best record in baseball.
Let’s Go Yankees!!!!
I got a bad feeling about this game.
Pepitone November 4th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I got a bad feeling about this game.
Grab a Beer have a good feeling
omg, grace is agreeing with me (not good). still, pitch around utley, anyway.
Let’s Go Yankees!!!!!
clap clap clap
Hey Mark Grace, I don’t care what you did in 1989.
fox is talking like -utley- the phills have the 3-2 lead.
Let’s go Andy. Let’s go Yankees.
I’ve been trying to get caught up with today’s postings….I see Jerome Ave. was calling me out…Hey, I’m still concerned about the 3 day rest decision…..I think they’ll pull it off….The Wang factor, I hope doesn’t come into play…..
The NY Post picture of Pedro in a diaper,saying who’s your Daddy,is funny stuff.
Erica – Since this is the last game tonight, I just wanted to thank you for your GTLU efforts (even though I very rarely participated, it was fun to read) and your countdowns till game time.
off topic-
Bret Gardner is starting in his 1st World Series.
Where in the world is the poster known as Bret is God???
Ummm did anyone see this?
http://i.tsn.com/i/photos/20091102/128279.gif
Pepitone has a bad feeling before every yankee game.
Did anyone else have to turn off the pre-game chatter?
at least mark grace thinks we will win it tonight……ozzie doesnt want us to so he can get some more face tim on tv!
l . anothe bad night
Awww Mary J. is wearing the Yankee jacket instead of the World Series one.
Pepitone – that’s always a good sign because the last times I’ve seen you say that, they’ve won.
“Sosa broke Maris’ record as well and was also a juicer.”
Even moreso then, dammit!!!
Chase Utley won’t be bringing any baseball jewlery home but he does have a seriously pretty wife to go home to and two very cute puppies!
http://umpbump.com/press/wp-co.....nutley.gif
Sing it Mary J.
woooooo Mary!!!!
Joe from Long Island
November 4th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Erica – Since this is the last game tonight, I just wanted to thank you for your GTLU efforts (even though I very rarely participated, it was fun to read) and your countdowns till game time.
*****
You’re welcome Joe from Long Island!
GTLU certainly kept things interesting. I am really very proud by how many people liked the game.
The countdowns were a superstition, but even those caught on
How many homeruns will the foursome of Utley, Howard, Ibanez, Werth, hit tonight?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
“Pepitone has a bad feeling before every yankee game.”
Bingo!
is anyone here dreading if the yanks lose the series, due to the fact that they have met fan friends or phils fan friends that its going to be hard to be around after the fact?
i do
Talk of naming a future bridge after Derek Jeter
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/bl.....mlb,200139
lol, they can make all the cracks about Alex that they like (funny how that silly article came out during this World Series, huh?).
Still can’t take that hit away from him.
Congrats to the Phillies for winning tonight’s game and the series.
Congrats to Utley for winning the MVP.
Dave
answer (e): zero, you troll
The same number of Superbowls that the Eagles have won.
later all, off to the bar watching the game.
No, I’m dreading it because if they lose this series, it means they choked away a 3-1 lead.
We’re doomed!
Chase Buttley
Ecology [Going Further] November 4th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
is anyone here dreading if the yanks lose the series, due to the fact that they have met fan friends or phils fan friends that its going to be hard to be around after the fact?
i do
—
not gonna happen.
1. most met fans I know are rooting for the Yanks.
2. it could be worse, you could be a met or phils fan.
Ready to go!
Come on, Yanks!
I’m personally tired of the disrespect the Yankees have been shown this postseason.They didn’t hust stumble into 103 reg season wins,and amass amass the best record in baseball.
**************************************
But by virtue of their payroll, they’re *supposed* to do that.
They will never get props from the likes of ESPN etc. for their achievements because the above appears to be the prevailing mentality there.
Expectation:
Close game.
Reality:
Blow out by the Phillies.
An-dy Pet-titte (clap clap clap)
An-dy Pet-titte (clap clap clap)
The Yankees are not going to lose so stop talking about it.
You sound like a pathetic pre-2004 Red Sox fan.
Q: How many times will Dave the troll post after the Yanks have a lead.
a) 0
b) Zero
c) None
d) Zip
e) all of the above
heyy does anybody know if there will be a celebration outside the stadium after the game
# Betsy November 4th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
No, I’m dreading it because if they lose this series, it means they choked away a 3-1 lead.
If they win #27 tomorrow would of them or not?
Ecology [Going Further] November 4th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
is anyone here dreading if the yanks lose the series, due to the fact that they have met fan friends or phils fan friends that its going to be hard to be around after the fact?
i do
No because it’s not going to happen. What I do dread though is the idiots that if it were to happen give us the well it was a great year BS. 103 wins, $200M payroll, experienced players it NOT a great year if they don’t win.
But they are going to win!!!!
Buck’s eyebrows need to be removed. They have their own zip code/gravitational field and should go on strike.
Lets go Yankees!!!!!! Win it for The Boss!!!!!!
So I started posting on this blog this season…do you guys still post after the season ends?
“I’ve been trying to get caught up with today’s postings….I see Jerome Ave. was calling me out…”-
pat m-
you got lumped in with cb and sj44 so take it as a compliment. that’s what i did.
The Joe Buck Eyebrow Challenge
November 4th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Buck’s eyebrows need to be removed. They have their own zip code/gravitational field and should go on strike.
******
Joe Buck knows there are Sesame Street fans on this blog so he is embracing his inner Bert.
I always put on my pjs as soon as I get home. If I am going where else, I change clothes and start again. I really like my pjs
————————————————————–
No that’s cool. No need to explain.
Just later….when you’re celebrating the Yankees Championship? Remember to take it easy on the warm milk and animal crackers.
Echo . Romeo
Hey where did you go buddy ?
After the Yankees beat the Twins and Angels you left because all of your predictions were wrong.
I guess your coming here to make the last wrong prediction of the season.
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
An-dy Pet-titte (clap clap clap)
An-dy Pet-titte (clap clap clap)
________________________________________________________________
WOOOOOOOO!!!! It want this win for him so badly that I cant think straight right now.
Hey, let’s win a baseball game.
OK, hope in a few hours we are celebrating with a little (banana cream) pie and champagne!
Let’s Do This!!!
2009 Yankees: The Business Is Going!
(the veteran posters will know what I am referring to!)
Bronx Jeers
November 4th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
No that’s cool. No need to explain.
Just later….when you’re celebrating the Yankees Championship? Remember to take it easy on the warm milk and animal crackers.
*******
Dude, I admit I am a dork. But come on.. animal crackers???
I went crazy and got frozen yogurt. I added cookie dough to it for some real excitement
Valerie G -
Most definitely. Lots of things to talk about, especially the winter meetings.
Repost:
Betsy November 4th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
No, I’m dreading it because if they lose this series, it means they choked away a 3-1 lead.
If they win #27 tomorrow would you be proud of them or not?
Let’s go Andy! Let’s go Yankees!
An-dy Pet-titte (clap clap clap)
An-dy Pet-titte (clap clap clap)
An-dy Pet-titte (clap clap clap)
C-3PO
November 4th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
We’re doomed!
****************************************
I don’t know who you are or where you’ve come from, but from now on you’ll do as I say, okay?
*channeling my inner Princess Leia*
Valerie G. November 4th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
So I started posting on this blog this season…do you guys still post after the season ends?
=================================
Hot Stove baseball talk is about to begin. We all stick around
did anyone find a radio working link?
Let’s Go Yanks!!!!!
valerie – absolutely! Then it’s on to hot stove.
Doreen
November 4th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Valerie G -
Most definitely. Lots of things to talk about, especially the winter meetings.
******
Three months of hypothetical Roy Halladay trades.. LOL
Not sure I am ready to relive that
here we go, folks! #27…here we come!!!
Anybody else stressed out beyond words?
Could you imagine a pitcher on the Yankees begging to be praised before he dies?
Either Pedro is ill or insecure.
Just another game.
Go Yanks!
I have got those first-date kind of butterflies in my stomach before this game starts…Too funny! Come on Andy! I think I am going to lose my voice tonight!
go yanks!!! go andy!!!
Pettitte v. Pedro
Pawns in a managers’ match
of wits and wishing
how badly do the yankees want it ?
if they want it enough , it’s right there for the taking.
this first inning will tell us a lot about how the yankees are going after it.
DT – OPPC member November 4th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Q: How many times will Dave the troll post after the Yanks have a lead.
a) 0
b) Zero
c) None
d) Zip
e) all of the above
—
he might get one post in on his way off that ledge
26 outs….
Let’s go Yankees!
Erica -
Oh, yeah.
simply.
lets win this.
Thanks everybody! I was afraid I’d be lohud-less till next season lol. Can’t wait, though. LET’s GO YANKEES!
Tim McCarver was channeling his inner Sesame Street with all those 27′s!
Crowd is alive. That’s a good sign.
dang…victorino got lucky…
Valerie, I am feeling cool as a cucumber. I’m trusting it’s for very good reason.
Enjoy this magnificent Yankee team. Don’t let stress rob you of some very wonderful moments.
Talk with y’all later!
GO YANKEES!!!
Question, if Pettitte is outstanding tonight and shuts down the Phillies, then was it still a bad move to start Burnett and Andy on short rest, Mr. Francessa?
these infield hits are ridiculous.
This AB will be interesting.
DP
Ground ball DP coming up.
Brush him back Andy.
pettite seems like he has decent stuff
Angel – A tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
November 4th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Tim McCarver was channeling his inner Sesame Street with all those 27’s!
*****
he knows it will be the number of the day
Thats not a strike?
gotta pitch to him
“these infield hits are ridiculous.”
John Sterling just said you can’t figure baseball.
attack utley or walk him every time.
The crowd got the “be damn loud to shut the FOX oafs up” memo.
Utley [stinks].
Bean his ass
Nice dp
YEAH BABY!!!
Nice call Yankees44
Nice
Get cracking bats
nice andy!..good turn guys!
24 outs.
Woooohoo!!!!!!!!!!
24 outs to go!!!!!
good start. now let’s get some runs!!!
TWIN KILLING COUNT: 1
NYY626 Wine Count: 1
sweet DP, 24 to go.
Nice 8 pitch inning. Great start.
Andy knows how to shut Utley down!
GOOD CALL YANKEE44
whats your prediction for the bottom of the order??
Andy looks good to me. 3 days rest overblown !
Yeah baby,go Andy!
That was a nice outcome to that particular AB.
Phew. Pettitte seems sharp. Usually can tell right away if he is struggling. Now let’s get some runs!!
GREAT START!! Lets get these bats moving!!
8 pitch inning for Andy.
Pettitte got very lucky on that first pitch to Utley with a hanging slider up. Nice job in the first, though. Love those DP grounders from Pettitte.
NYY626 – GO ANDY!!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
TWIN KILLING COUNT: 1
NYY626 Wine Count: 1
****
For the sake of your liver…..
I really hope the Twin Killing Count wins at the end of the night.
Although, I think I’d like to see some drunken posting from you
Lets go Derek! Lets go Yankee bats!
Andy, Andy, Andy!
3 down, 24 to go.
Love those DP grounders from Pettitte.
It seems he get quite a few DP’s, more than avg.
What a stretch by Tex and keeping his foot on the bag.
GIDP is good too.
LET’S GO YANKEES!!!!
HIT THIS CLOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For the sake of your liver…..
I really hope the Twin Killing Count wins at the end of the night.
Although, I think I’d like to see some drunken posting from you
________________________________________________________________
Im really not a big drinker, but this is too stressful!! Also, I think my hyped up on coffee posts might be crazier than my drunken ones lol.
Great first inning.. One down.. 8 to go
pedro again. i’m having flashbacks–all good, though.
Allow me to start:
WHO’S YOUR DADDY!!??!!??
TIME TO MAKE PEDRO CRY LIKE THE BABY HE IS!
bats will explode tonight…
I’ll take the DP, it keeps the PC low.
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
Is that too much to ask???
Leadoff opposite field HR?
Mark it down – either Tex or Cano busts out tonight.
Who’s your daddy???????
nice start by Andy, can’t believe Utley made an out.
Pedro’s has nothing.
Chasing Utley back
to the bench, Pettitte sends him
carrying two outs
Wine sounds like a very good idea.
NYY626 – GO ANDY!!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
For the sake of your liver…..
I really hope the Twin Killing Count wins at the end of the night.
Although, I think I’d like to see some drunken posting from you
________________________________________________________________
Im really not a big drinker, but this is too stressful!! Also, I think my hyped up on coffee posts might be crazier than my drunken ones lol.
*******
Deep breaths…..
the 1st inning was vintage Andy Pettitte. He has much better stuff tonight than in game 3. The questions about him pitching on short rest are alraeady put to bed.
Erica,
Is Damon going to be a Demon again tonight? Just checking
loud outs turn into loud runs.
believe people believe
Damon is a Demon tonight!
its only 1 inning…let andy get through a couple of innings please.
come on damon lets get this inning going!!!
I could go for some wine but I don’t feel like drinking a whole bottle myself.
Jeter hit that hard. Pedro is throwing 85 mph
Pinstriped knights battle
Pedro, who would be king
The chess match begins
Come on Johnny
Pedro’s body language looks like he has nothing and he knows it.
He won’t survive the second trip thru the order
GreenBeret7
November 4th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Pettitte got very lucky on that first pitch to Utley with a hanging slider up. Nice job in the first, though. Love those DP grounders from Pettitte.
————————–
GB, that first pitch was a fastball, it was 87 mph and was located perfectly.
crap
how can they suck this bad? pedro has nothing
i’m getting tired of seeing arod leadoff innings tex…let’s go…
Come on, Mr. Teix…get the bat going!
Come on Damon you have to hit that pathetic change.
Pedro has nothing. His fastball is 84 mph.
good eye tex..get on base please
He is throwing meatballs on strike one and neither Damon or Tex swung. Lets be aggressive against this stiff.
Jeremy-
BACK OFF JOHNNY!
Tex taking a few pitches, that’s good.
god, HIT THE BALL CHRIST, THIS GUY HAS NOTHING//
Sorry Lohudders…missed a sylablle there…
It should have been:
*****
Pinstriped knights battle
Pedro, man who would be king
The chess match begins
Haha… anyone else bee that “BUNT” banner hanging from the upper deck?
Almost…
.. er I mean SEE it. Dang no edit function
Just missed that. Good at-bats by Jeter and Tex. He looks hittable tonight.
Can’t wait till May to see Tex hit again
CRAP!! That was too fast.
dang one and done…..not how were gonna work pedro out of this game…..
if the yankees don’t score off pedro, this series is over, that’s just sad.
Oof just missed it.
Pedro doesn’t look too comfortable out there, strikeout of Damon aside. We’re gonna jump on him.
Pedro has very little tonight, they will get to him pretty soon. Jeter ripped the ball to left and Teix just missed…
“god, HIT THE BALL CHRIST, THIS GUY HAS NOTHING//”
Says the guy sitting at his computer.
IMO that was a good at bat, he took several pitches and then drove one deep.
Tex just missed that
2 loud outs in that inning. That was just the appetizer.
Let’s go Andy, let’s put up another 0.
What kind of umpire is Joe West?? Is he a pitchers’ ump or hitters?? Thanks
13 for Pedro
Jheri Curled Jerk-off
Baseballs resemble mangoes
if Yanks are patient
both of those breaking balls to damon were HANGERS….he should have drilled them….
Pedro has nothing. His stuff is really weak tonight. Tex and Jeter hit those balls really well. The next turn through the lineup I think pedro won’t last long.
Tex had a good at bat…just missed it. Looks like he worked on staying back on offspeed pitches.
Pedro clearly doesn’t have great stuff tonight. They are going to have to swing early at his straight fastball. The changeup will keep them off balance probably one time threw the lineup then I think they will smack him around.
Contact is a good start. Hitting balls hard early usually translates into big innings at some point. Last time there was a lot of swinging and missing. Good sign.
Umm, as a baseball fan. You can tell how your pitcher looks. Andy in the first looked decent, not a great fastball but he located well.. Pedro didn’t have velocity and left a meatball change to damon who swung through it… it hung and dangled there…
Pedro certainly doesn’t look like he has his best stuff tonight and 2 of the 3 hitters had good hacks against him.
wow, I heard the crowd go nuts, but Sterling called that like a lazy fly out. New specs maybe?
the Truth Squad
November 4th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
GreenBeret7
November 4th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Pettitte got very lucky on that first pitch to Utley with a hanging slider up. Nice job in the first, though. Love those DP grounders from Pettitte.
————————–
GB, that first pitch was a fastball, it was 87 mph and was located perfectly.
————————————————————
Sorry, but at 82 MPH, that was no fastball. Whatever….it wasn’t hit.
Pedro seems hitable. They will get to him.
Back to work Andy
I think pitchers ump but not sure
Interesting to see that Pedro was breathing very heavy during the last close up. I wonder if he is ok – trip after one pitch and all. Might be some opportunity there.
Pedro doesn’t look too sharp in the first…
They are going to hammer Pedro tonight, he is pedestrian.
23 outs….
The 1st pitch to Damon was a fastball right down the middle and he took it. Pitchers know the Yanks are patient so they throw them fastballs over the plate early in the count. They need to attack his fastball.
Giambi would have had that
so far so good – 11 pitches for Pettitte.
Tex was perfectly postitioned for the putout.
Don’t throw Werth a fastball at all please, i don’t care if he walks..
andy’s not throwing 1st pitch strikes…
hope Arod smokes one out next half inning.
yeah problem is their be down 5 nothing after one time through their order.Yanks cant get a jump on anyone
yeah problem is their be down 5 nothing after one time through their order.Yanks cant get a jump on anyone
werth is the guy to be most careful of in this game of pettitte.
Seems like Tex’s hit just didn’t carry, or maybe he barely missed it, I don’t know. Looked good off the bat though.
That was a strike
He’s being very careful with Werth for good reason. The cutter is cutting tonight for sure…
Verducci said hitter’s ump
any radio?
Pettitte’s piercing stare
Fomenting fear in Philly
Blind faith in the Bronx!
Come on Andy!!!
Who smells another DP????
Don’t throw Werth a fastball at all please, i don’t care if he walks..
blake-
i agree though i’d like to see him move werth’s feet with some nasty bouncing cutters.
Thats okay… sets up the double play.
GIDP please
DT,
Ball is just dying out there.
At least he stayed outside on Werth. I’ll take a walk there.
It is time to bring electronic balls and strikes to baseball
uh November 4th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
any radio?
XM and espn
Why do we have to see Pedro one time through the order before we can hit him? Other teams don’t seem to have to do that with our pitchers.
22 outs…..
Pedro’s changeup will fool the guys in the lineup who are lost. Like Tex, Swish and Cano.
wow – ibanez eyes got BIG on that pitch…
ibanez on first pitch.
thank you.
I don’t mind that a bit. Better a walk than another 500 footer..
Utley and Howard both are barely in the batters box. Why are the Yankee pitchers allowing that?
check that bat for cork.
i meant online streaming that wasn’t blocked
the change fooled damon already…
GGBG,
I have wondered that for years
Uh:
WCBS (Sterling and Waldman) is also on. I listen to them on the MLB App on the iPhone when I get too sick of Buck and McCarver
Ibanez: http://www.disneyvillains.net/images/Jafar.jpg
m
November 4th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
DT,
Ball is just dying out there.
*******
Remember those April exhibition games against the Cubs? Very similar weather conditions and the ball was flying out.
Not sure if its a weather thing
Andy’s stuff looks fine, he is just being careful.
I’d be curious as to how many Broken Bats there have been in this series.
Andy looks good to me so far. He’s locating much better than in Game 3 IMO
nibble nibble….come on pettite!
Com’on Andy
Gary
November 4th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I’d be curious as to how many Broken Bats there have been in this series.
******
A good cutter is supposed to break your bat. Andy’s seems to be working. And Mo has probably killed a forest of wood with his pitches
Just got home, blasted “empire state of mind” they entire way. I’m sure the people sitting in traffic with me were completely annoyed, but what do i care, i wont ever see them again. And, It Pumped me up!
andy is going to have to use the cutter some.
next inning throw it in the dirt a few times with no one on to see how it’s working.
Gardner in CF November 4th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Ibanez: http://www.disneyvillains.net/images/Jafar.jpg
_______________________________________________________________
LOL. One of my friends insists on calling him Voldemort.
Let’s Go Andy…
Lets go after the hitter here Andy
come on jorge……jeeez!
An-dy Pet-titte! (clap clap clap)
Damn, come on Andy get this guy out!!!
Nice block.
nice work andy
Nice Andy
Yes.
21 outs!
Nice! Way to get out of it Andy!
WP nullified.
beauty!
Nice going, now let’s smack around curly.
andy’s trying to establish that outside pitch…but the ump won’t give it to him…
that a baby andy!!!
good inning.
Posada cant block way to go Andy
Posada has to be the worst at preventing wild pitches..
Yankeeeeeeeees!
Time for a 5 spot.
24 pitches for Pettitte through 2.
Would be nice to get an early lead.
I am SOO in the mood to celebrate tonight.
25 for Andy… good
An-dy Pet-titte! (clap clap clap)
6 down, 21 to go.
Go get ‘em Alex. Pedro called your mama a centaur. You gonna let him get away with that?
Apparently Pettitte said he’ll probably retire if the yanks win the world series. so this may be the last time we see him pitch. this team looks just like the ’96 team. so sad he might be leaving us. but he did say he would retire before, and didn’t, so who knows?
“andy’s trying to establish that outside pitch…but the ump won’t give it to him…”
he can’t just stay out there.
but it’s where he has to be most of the time.
yesssssssss
lets go AROD!!!
even with that little situation andys pitch count is good.
Andy looks sharper than in Game 3 to me. Looks like he has better command anyway. Good start so far. Lets get him a lead!
http://player.play.it/player/p.....estat=wcbs
is blacked out
michelle b. – Let’s Hear it for New York, New York! November 4th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Just got home, blasted “empire state of mind” they entire way. I’m sure the people sitting in traffic with me were completely annoyed, but what do i care, i wont ever see them again. And, It Pumped me up!
******************************
Glad you’re here. You haven’t missed to much, Andy is pitching pretty well.
A little Dave humor to add to a very good Andy Pettitte outing thus far!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant’s life, she will choose to save the infant’s life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
Alright Arod hack one of those 80 mph fastballs out of the park.
Sit on pedros change up
It will be good to see Matsui hitting again.
He was missed.
NYY626 – GO ANDY!! November 4th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Gardner in CF November 4th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Ibanez: http://www.disneyvillains.net/images/Jafar.jpg
I’m not a HP person.
_______________________________________________________________
LOL. One of my friends insists on calling him Voldemort.
—
I could see that… after googling Voldemort to see who that is
I love those 2 scumbags (m. Kay & francesa) saying andy won’t have any comand on 3 days rest, I’m glad girardy is managing the yanks & not them, andy is locked in
Go yanks!!!
I disagree. 15 more outs to go. Last the 6 belong to Rivera.
Phillies put man on in 2 innings…
My bad: I neglected to put on the right polo shirt/sweatshirt combo that worked spectacularly for ALC game 4.
Mistake rectified.
Commence Pedro pounding.
come on yanks!!!!! arooddddd!!!!
Weird- Yahoo says Andy is at 25. ESPN says 24
21 outs.
Let’s go A-Rod.
Nyyankspg November 4th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Sit on pedros change up
–
should be easy, it’s almost like it’s on a tee.
He’s throwing 84 MPH fastballs! These are pitches we would request if we were in Home Run Derby!
“Apparently Pettitte said he’ll probably retire if the yanks win the world series.”
Seriously, I’ll believe it when I see it. Seriously.
sit on pedros fastball……its sloooow!
trisha – OPPC forever – (new lucky picture from last day at the old Stadium) BRING ON THE GHOSTS!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
A little Dave humor to add to a very good Andy Pettitte outing thus far!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant’s life, she will choose to save the infant’s life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
******
I don’t think I am like most women. I would have to ask, how important the game is and whose baby it is. LOL
How does Rudy still have those seats??
And Pedro has ZERO velocity.
Trying to pitch around A-Rod, eh? I expected better than that, Pedro!
Come on Arod!!!
The two contact swings the yankees had were pretty good hacks
Dude unless Pedro is really playing possum, he has absolutely nothing tonight…
randy l.
November 4th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
andy is going to have to use the cutter some.
next inning throw it in the dirt a few times with no one on to see how it’s working.
———————
Randy, Andy, when he has good stuff (like tonight) usually stays away from the cutter the 1st time through the order so he can go to it the 2nd time-it’s a formula that works really well for him.
surprised he didn’t just hit him
big walk alex!!!!
ok…matsui needs to make them pay for not pitching to arod…
Yeah Pedro does not look good.
buck is making excuses. great.
Pedro is scared of A-Rod!!!
i just hope the yankee get enough runs off pedro before they take him out.
he’s got nothing.
Good now Matsui make him pay!!!!
Pedro doesn’t have it, and he looks like he knows it.
i may send arod here…
Wow, Pedro’s control is not there tonight. His follow-through is stiff. The Yanks should really be able to take advantage. Without control of his stuff, he’s in trouble.
Pedro no es bueno!!!
How many first pitch 84 MPH fastballs are we going to take??!??!
I’ve been having pretty much a continous anxiety attack the entire day, no matter how many times I tell myself that the outcome tonight will be just the same as the home game 6′s in 1977 and 1996, both of which I remember very well. I don’t think I’ll calm down even a little bit unless and until they take the lead.
Lets go Matsui!!!!!
“Apparently Pettitte said he’ll probably retire if the yanks win the world series.”
Seriously, I’ll believe it when I see it. Seriously.
Probably depends on how much guaranteed money there is
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
Let’s make it happen!
let’s see 2-0
dang……
MAN matsui……
Who’s your daddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sterling got too anxious and then corrected himself just as fast.
He was all over that fastball
Wow — Pedro’s even on FULL REST.
BTW Erica, really enjoyed your checklist — esp. the part about kindly warning your neighbors about screaming!
he’s not going to see another fastball this at bat…
Let’s Go Yankees….Clap, Clap, Clap-clap-clap
I blasted it all day at work, Michelle.
Did you notice it made an appearance on iTunes top 10 singles after it was played for Game 2?
Some hard contact made so far
Walk-double-single- homer
Wow Matsui was right on that foul ball. Too early.
Lets get some runs before we say Pedro is cooked. I’ve seen him wiggle his way through a lineup with nothing before…
By the way, I did a lot of searching to find articles where Andy said he was considering retirement, and I didn’t find a one.
Wang IS Taiwan
November 4th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Wow — Pedro’s even on FULL REST.
BTW Erica, really enjoyed your checklist — esp. the part about kindly warning your neighbors about screaming!
*****
Thank you
. I am really so loud its embarrassing.
When I tell you folks I am jumping and doing victory laps, I really am
If the Yankees win the World Series should Texieria, Cano get rings? I cay no.. completely and disgustingly useless in the playoffs.
Godzilla can’t get a break…
gardner–i know this is probably obvious, but what’s an HP?
“Randy, Andy, when he has good stuff (like tonight) usually stays away from the cutter the 1st time through the order so he can go to it the 2nd time-it’s a formula that works really well for him.”
truth squad-
thank you. i’ll be looking for it.
good call. first look I thought that hit Howard.
Vader
November 4th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Let’s Go Yankees….Clap, Clap, Clap-clap-clap
*****
clap clap clap!
BARELY foul
Here comes the changeup. His fastball was nothing on it
Alex on the run?
John Sterling on the Matsui line drive foul –
“How do you predict baseball?”
The Yankees will eventually get to Pedro. This reminds me of the start against Smoltz when Smoltz had nothing.
“Probably depends on how much guaranteed money there is
”
No THAT makes more sense to me!
how do you say “daddy” in Japanese?
Trisha–I can’t give you a source–I heard it from a friend. I can find out if you want, though.
1 more baby…
how do you predict baseball? well we can predict what you’re going to say everytime, John…how do you predict baseball?
how do you predict baseball? well we can predict what you’re going to say everytime, John…how do you predict baseball?
Make Pedro work
Papasan
Valerie – HP is Harry Potter. I said Ibanez looks like Voldemort lol.
Go Go Godzilla!!!!
He is holding the ball a long time trying to mess up their timing
whatever November 4th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
If the Yankees win the World Series should Texieria, Cano get rings? I cay no.. completely and disgustingly useless in the playoffs.
—
hope that’s a joke, nobody would have rings without them.
at least he likely can’t hit into a dp with arod running here.
2 great at bats
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead.
It’s time to take the lead!
only second inning and this feels like a huge spot. i love the WS
Matsui looks locked in so far.
SUI!!!!!!!!!!
To the frieze they fly
Fans’ voices… “Who’s Your Daddy!”
Autumn serenade
What an AB!
told you!
MATSUI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!
Yes !
GODZILLA!!
BIGGGGG!!!!
Woohoo go Matsui!!
Love our Matty Monster!!
Woo Hoo!
GODZILLAAAA!!!
GODZILLA!!!!
YES!!!!
Matsui!!!
GODZILLA!!!!!!
Nick, you were right. Godzilla is gonna rampage tonight!
A thrilla by Godzilla!!!
GODZILLA!
rofl matsui owns him
Matsui!!!! *jumping all around the house scaring the dogs*
Eat that SOUL GLO!!!!!!
MATSUI!
Who didn’t see that coming?
“Trisha–I can’t give you a source–I heard it from a friend. I can find out if you want, though.”
Val, I’m just as happy not to find any sources.
I’m a “think nothing but happy thoughts unless forced to do otherwise” person. So I am happy to believe Andy will be back.
Yes!
MATSUI OWNS PEDRO!!!!! RESIGN IMMEDIATELY!!! Can the MVP be a DH?
Godzilla strikes again!
lol at pedro picking his nose as matsui is running the bases
Alex went, stopped, then went again.
Nice, Hideki!
GOZILLA LIVES…. I changed my mind. Resign him now..
Come to PAPA!!!!
I think this bears repeating.
DT – OPPC member
November 4th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
It will be good to see Matsui hitting again.
He was missed.
I hope we see a lot of those tonight off of Pedro.
IT’S A THRILLAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Pedro has nothing, this is gonna be a big inning.
A thrilla, By GODZILLA!!!!
Yeeeerah
Yeah Matsui!!!!!!!!
Good, I don’t want Godzilla turning into Barney!
The bats are ready to explode….
What a battle!
Godzilla just set Pedrito’s hair activator ablaze!
NYY–thanks. I’ve never been a big Harry Potter fan, hence the question
matsui!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
his bat was so speeded up i was trying to figure what pedro could throw him to get him out and i couldn’t think of anything.
Guess who’s returning next year and who now has to be a front runner for Series MVP?
Now it would be sweet if the bottom of the order does the unexpected… like not end the inning!
clutch-zilla
keep the line movin….2 aint enuff!
he is gonna hit someone
that’s what you get if you want to keep walking arod..
just need 3 more from Hideki so they shut up about that other guy
Jorge vs. Pedro time!
A thrilla by Godzilla…
come on jorgie dont swing at those…..drill it!
That Matsui man has big balls of steel
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
Let’s get more!
Matsui is locked in!!!!!!
Randy I, ( The Original Tin Cup )…..I noticed that as well….Good company I agree…..Dude has a chip on his shoulder though….
i mean seriously…how in the blue heck do we not re-sign matsui???
I’d like to see Sato jack one out and point to his helmet.
Pedro is going to go as long as he can tonight on smarts not sutff.
Matsui = Professional hitter.
Whatever happens he’s been a great DH this year.
you suck posada….
I meant stuff.
pedro is not going to throw many strikes.
hitters need to swing at strikes and pedro will have no chance and be out of the game by the third inning.
RESIGN MATSUI!
damn posada….80mph fastball!
Just like people are saying Matsui won’t be back, and Damon won’t be back.
In my world they are coming back. And unless there is official notification from the NY Yankees otherwise, I don’t believe any fan forum “negative” prognostication ever.
Trisha–Good thinking
Until and unless we know otherwise, he will be back next year.
Horrible at bat by Posada. Pedro has nothing, make him throw strikes.
come on cano break out!
was great atbat by matsui..gotta keep scorin runs though…and makin pedrowork
dang…lol…robbie has no luck…
Posada tried a little bit too hard there to hit the ball 600 feet.
Damn BAbip for Cano.
Wow that was smoked by Cano. Good sign despite the loud out.
man cano has his swing back damn…….
Yuck jorge
Valerie – YOU GOT IT GIRL!
By the way, I am Trisha G.
Good hack Robbie… he will do something tonight to help.
cano = black hole
Cano can’t catch a break. That was a rocket.
Can’t blame that on Cano. He smoked it to Utley.
Posada got to jumpy. The Yankees are hitting the ball hard. Pedro is going to give up some more runs.
crooked numbers are good. Just keep getting good swings and pad on.
Jorge learn from Matsui, you can sit on his breaking stuff and still hit the FB.
#23 Hitman November 4th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Eat that SOUL GLO!!!!!!
===========================================
Post of the night!
Valerie G
if you googled Voldemort like I said I did you would have gotten your answer
Matsui….Konnichiwa Pedro
They have hit every ball in play hard.
Jorge strikes out too much
CASHMAN RESIGN MATSUI FOR 2 YEARS
GB7,
Hideki? Damon?
C’mon. Don’t be a tease.
80 MPH fast ball, are you kidding me
You have to sit slop against pedro, he can’t throw the fastball by you.
MATSUI MATSUI MATSUI!!!!
If we win, it will be quite amazing as Tex, Cano & Swisher have done very,very little at the plate……
Okay Andy back to work.
Nice inning. Keep it up Yankees!
damn damn damn! we need more then 2! come on andy hold it!
That is the Swish we know, anyone could fool him.
I say we release Cano, and put Matsu on second base.
Resign (to quit) and re-sign (to sign again) are two completely different words…
37 pitches through 2 for Pedro. Matsui, the total pro, delivers the first blow.
That was a poor located pitch. and you popped it up
sigh swish for brains… i can’t wait for nady to comeback next year
Good ABs from Cano lately.
and look at that, our second leadoff hitter is leading off next inning, and then we have this “second time around” that everyone’s talking about.
Shut down inning now Andy…come on. Get Pedro back on the mound.
Trisha–That’s the only way to think
But I can’t tell—seriously Trisha G or joking…?
Com’on Andy…shut down inning
37 pitches for Pedro through 2 innings. Keep workin him!
Pedro, petulant
Papa strikes with A-Rod
and Godzilla’s fire!
I told people that Pedro was not going to be as effective because he needs extra rest. This game is some what like the Red Sox game when Smoltz had nothing and got lit up later in the game.
i want gardner bunting next inning to get this team guessing…
Well you have to like those first 2 innings. Lets keep it going…need to get pedro back on the mound ASAP
This is it folks. We have 21 outs remaining. Let’s GO YANKEES!!!
Pedro has nothing. They’re hitting the ball hard. He’s not fooling anyone.
Hairston should of played RF tonight. Swish has a giant swing on every pitch.
No Valerie, seriously Trish G.!
Walk-double-single- homer
———————————
Oh well at least I got the walk and homer right!
Come on Andy have a good inning!!!
Matsui with the best at-bat I’ve seen in a while from this team. He owned the plate and got his pitch. Patience is a virtue. Imagine how good Cano would be if he had an ounce of Matsui’s patience?
djsunyc
November 4th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
i want gardner bunting next inning to get this team guessing…
*****
I can get behind that idea
Gardner–who needs google? I have lohud!
Was anyone else wondering when Kanye West was going to appear on the Taylor Swift commercial?
Trevor………..most are hitting the ball hard………..except Nick Whiffer……..
Hey, they are advertising Fringe TOMORROW on FOX. Do they know something we don’t know???
you would think that there could be one game in the whole season where there are no complaints about the best team in baseball on the verge of winning the World Series. Not on this blog, though.
20 outs!!!
just what I needed to calm down a little! An A-Bomb from . . . well, it would have been if A-Rod had hit it.
andy really needs to keep them scoreless this half-inning.
Cano is just downright dissapointing……….
Valerie G. November 4th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Gardner–who needs google? I have lohud!
—
google might be faster in the offseason
The Dude
November 4th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Matsui with the best at-bat I’ve seen in a while from this team. He owned the plate and got his pitch. Patience is a virtue. Imagine how good Cano would be if he had an ounce of Matsui’s patience?
******
Except for the 9 pitch AB Johnny Damon had before his single and historic baserunning in Game 4 Sunday night
Trisha–HAHA. That’s cool. You should put that in your screen name, though. Be proud of the middle initial!
West not giving high strikes tonight
“Pedro has nothing. They’re hitting the ball hard. He’s not fooling anyone.”
He fooled Swisher, who was looking for the 95 MPH fastball from 1999.
Valerie G.
Trust me you don’t want to use Lohud search engine…It stinks!
Pedro has absolutely nothing. The only way he can survive this game is if yankee hitters allow Pedro to expand the zone on them.
Alex and Matsui had tremendous at bats. Pedro wanted no part of Alex and he took the walk.
Matsui really had the perfect at bat given the context. He fell behind in the count. Pedro kept pushing the zone but Matsui would not expand.
Finally when Matsui worked the count back Pedro had to come back into the zone with a man on first and Matsui just crushed it.
But the key to that at bat wasn’t primarily the swing Matsui put on the home run pitch. It was the patience he showed because it was that patience that forced Pedro back into the zone. And tonight Pedro cannot live in the zone.
Mccarver, ugh, yea he’s traded power for accuracy because he’s on 3 days rest.. how bout he’s just pitching well so far.
Google has Big Bird’s legs on it today!
Vader:
Yes, I was definitely waiting for Kanye.
I’d be surprised if Cano doesn’t hit 2 extra-base hits tonight.
i like how andy looks right now, i am feeling super confidant we can hit pedro and andy can get through 6.
whee was that pitch?!?!?
That was a strike
GGBG only misplayed that a little….
stupid freaking window
dang…ruiz crushed that…he owns us…
I hate Ruiz !
ya so glad we have the ggbg in cf!
BADLY misplayed allowing a triple to the catcher
I’m glad Gardner is in for his “defense”
Why do they give this guy fastballs
a fat catcher just got a triple.. r u kidding me?
why can’t we get these bottom of the order guys out…
Horribly played by Gardner.
Nice fall behind 3-1 to the #9 hitter and groove one. A sound plan!
That 2-1 call hurt Andy. He didn’t get the low strike.
Cookie on 3-1
Damn, that pitch was right down the middle. Come on Gardner its the catcher running
this umps strike zone is TIGHT..
Bad fielding by Gardner. Didnt even watch the damn ball
damn.
How does Ruiz hit the ball so freaking hard?
gardner–perhaps. perhaps not. we shall see.
I would bring the infield in…..
Damage control now -need a big BIG strikeout!
m
November 4th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
GB7,
Hideki? Damon?
C’mon. Don’t be a tease.
————————————————————
Right now, I couldn’t decide on MVP. Matsui’s homer puts him right there with Damon. I think NYY resighs both for one year and an option.
Gardner played that ball really badly.
MISPLAYED? WOOWWWWWWW
Yeah because he can predict that bounce. C’mon guys that’s ridiculous.
Strikes please Big game Andy!
michelle b
It looked like a lucky bounce off the wall
Thanks Gardner
Hmmmm. Maybe it’s time to bring in Mo…
and now they score.
how was that horribly played by gardner? it hit off an edge on the wall..just bad luck
19 outs!
(it still counts)
petite give it right back
goddamn brett….JEZUS!
OK, trade the run for the out.
Gotta get Victorino though.
I wouldn’t even be faulting Melky if that came to an inside-the-parker. That was a crazy deflection.
appeal the runner on third… maybe they’ll get a Swisher make up call.
I cant remember the last time we scored and then didnt give up a run in the next half inning.
pettite didnt give anything back gardner did…..should be 3 outs with no runs now!
18 outs!!!!
Freakin’ Hell.
18 outs.
Coulda been worse. At least it was a quick inning. I’ll take it.
I hate it when the other team scores after the Yankees do.
Let’s get it back.
RalphieD (OPPC) November 4th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
how was that horribly played by gardner? it hit off an edge on the wall..just bad luck
Exactly. Are they even watching the game?
ok…top of the order coming up – time to blow this open…
Good inning Andy, shake it off.
More Runs Please
tough bounce off that wall..
The score 1 score 2 in the bottom half, come on GGBG.
It’s not like Gardner’s offense is going to make up for that.
bronx bombers girl: I trust you guys
.
light hitting catcher strikes again, I mean seriously we couldn’t get stupid Mathis out and now Ruiz.. Good grief…
Way to limit the damage andy…
RalphieD (OPPC)
November 4th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
how was that horribly played by gardner? it hit off an edge on the wall..just bad luck
*****
It took a bad hop, but he chased it too far. You aren’t supposed to chase it around the outfield
5 more innings until Mo
its really annoyin how the yanks cant get their bottom of lineup out..they get 1…we need more runs now
In defense of Gardner, that took a really awkward bounce off the padding. If it hits head on the padding or plexiglass, he has it played perfectly.
gardy needs to makup for that NOW!
Eh no big deal. That was rotten luck with the two crazy bounces. We’ll get to Pedro faster than they Andy.
We all knew that Andu was at least going to give up a few runs on 3 days rest. But he still looks good. And if that is all the Phillies are going to do then they are in trouble.
Can’t fall behind the number 9 hitter like that. Allowed him to get into a hitters count and drive the ball.
Gah….i don’t like how they held the ball when ruiz went to third. IT looked like they could have had him.
Once again, freaking light hitting catchers….
I’m telling you a team of light hitting catchers would have swept the yankees.
It did take a weird hop…plus, Gardner has to be out there because of Melky’s injury, so he’s really all we have. Maybe he’ll get a big hit!
Pettitte left that pitch right there, but, that run’s on Gardner’s misplay, and the “window” had nothing to do with it.
On the plus side Pettitte has an excellent pitch count of 37 through 3.
sorry- Andy
check out pitch 4 (called a ball) to Ruiz:
http://www.brooksbaseball.net/.....v_size=500
apparently Joe West couldn’t see it since it fell into that blind spot created by his turkey neck
So you rather the ball come to him and Gardner not chase it down? What kind of logic is that?
That’s not Gardner’s fault, that’s the first ball at the new stadium that bouced sideways off the wall.
Ortiz , Feliz , Ruiz . Hate this !
“Pedro has absolutely nothing. The only way he can survive this game is if yankee hitters allow Pedro to expand the zone on them.”
agree totally.
that ball can’t be a triple. gardner has to stay back more from the wall .
a 1 run lead isn’t going to do it.
got expand things while pedro is in there.
he’s not going to be in there for that long .
need to take advantage of it.
“It took a bad hop, but he chased it too far. You aren’t supposed to chase it around the outfield”
yea but if it doesnt hit off that edge then hes right there in perfect position..
Did it hit the padding or the Dunkin’ Donuts sign?
we need to make pedro throw 35 pitches this inning and score 3 more runs off of him!
KF,
i agree it hit the wall and then a bad bounce off the sign, so no complaints here, but i think gardner played a little too close to the wall on it. Oh well it happend. Im sure we’ll get it back.
Forget about Gardner, Andy came right in the middle of the plate and the guy crushed it. Get behind in the count and those things will happen.
yanks have to take advantage of pedro…cant let up…
Gardner got too quickly to the wall and was too close to the ball. He couldn’t react to it fast enough. If he plays it front of him Ruiz never makes it to 3rd.
Gardner should have kept him on 2nd.. There was no chance he could’ve got that.. if he stayed back a bit and played it the ball wouldn’t have eluded him.. otherwise it’s still 2-0.
Lucky bounce off the wall, but ideally you want Gardner to lay back a bit more on that ball if he knows he can’t catch it so he can read how it comes off the wall.
My grandfather just called. He’s a DIE HARD METS fan. I’ve been speculating the entire post season that he secretly wants the yankees to win, but he wouldn’t admit it. He just admitted it. Thats got to be a good sign
how was that a strike
and that was low and away
OMG that was a strike……not all game…now it is!
DT – OPPC member
November 4th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
That 2-1 call hurt Andy. He didn’t get the low strike.
Cookie on 3-1
——
Exactly, changes the whole at bat
michelle b. – Let’s Hear it for New York, New York!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
KF,
i agree it hit the wall and then a bad bounce off the sign, so no complaints here, but i think gardner played a little too close to the wall on it. Oh well it happend. Im sure we’ll get it back.
****
Michelle-
my thought exactly. He should have kept a bigger distance before the bounce
Pedro has nothing! Make him throw strikes!
and an awkward swing
“Pettitte left that pitch right there, but, that run’s on Gardner’s misplay, and the “window” had nothing to do with it.”
it clearly took a bad bounce off the padding on the fence…you cant expect that
why is brett not bunting?
vin: it became obvious when I realized that Pedro is Mothra.
Godzilla will keep our city safe!
http://tinyurl.com/6mxkf5
RalphieD (OPPC)
November 4th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
how was that horribly played by gardner? it hit off an edge on the wall..just bad luck
————————————————————
Because Gardner had no chance to run that ball down and he got too close to the wall.
Gah….Gardner
booooooooo
Horrible horrible at bat.
total waste brett….you have cost us twice now…
Why is Gardner in the lineup?
At least he swung the bat, but his swing at the second pitch wow horrible.
im not defending brett but that first strike call screws up the entire at bat!
Gardner sucks at the plate…enough already.
Now it’s time to rough this chump up.
they have no choice but Gardner is as bad as it gets
Hey, good news, we are guaranteed the lead after 3 innings.
Melky’s injury could be bigger than we thought.
Phighting for a run
Pettitte persists, resisting
further injury
Well, gardy looks like he figured out what the bat was for, but not how to use it.
Gardner should have been more cautious there given the 2-0 lead and the way Pedro is pitching. He didn’t need to be so aggressive given the risk for a triple.
This game is literally a race right now. The yankees must pile on runs right now before Pedro get pulled from the game or before he settles in. They need hurt the phillies now when they’re vulnerable.
Second time through the order. They should pound pedro this time through.
Rudy November 4th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
So you rather the ball come to him and Gardner not chase it down? What kind of logic is that?
—
melky cabrera outfield logic
woo Jete
thank god we get that call!! big jete!
Gardner consider maybe trying to bunt.
Gardner doesn’t even know where the strike zone is
YankeeRay-
I looked at the pics. You have a beautiful family!
Gardner should swing at first pitch strikes more often.
Jeter on base. If the Phillies had a bullpen I would say Pedro isn’t long for this game.
yankees have to stay away from pedro’s high pitches.
veterans will .
Captain strikes again!
Victorino took the 3-hour tour.
Nice Jetes, and nice call ump
Nice Jetes, come on Johnny
blake–what does our lead have to do with melky?
they guy is as fast ast the wind…bunt the ball
“why is brett not bunting?”
good question. he should at least fake a bunt every AB.
Johnny, I love you! Now be awesome!!!!
Look at the Yankees swings…
They are basically drooling over these meatballs from pedro.
Everyone is trying to put one out of the park.
This could go good or bad.
let the whining begin just accept phillies are better
Good call by Jeff Nelson, give him credit, the ump didn’t have instant replay.
Pedro isn’t used to pitching on only 4-5 days rest, he had been used more sparingly by the Phils.
Damon might just pop one here
Yeah I already miss Melky.
New thread. Come on over.
hes throwing you all balls damon…..
Joe from Long Island November 4th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Good call by Jeff Nelson, give him credit, the ump didn’t have instant replay.
—
give him credit for getting so deep in center to see it.
Johny to anxious
if we don’t win the series because Gardner didn’t hit we deserve to lose.
new thread
new thread
trolls stay here – free beer coming soon.
I think I like Gardner better as a pinch runner.
Melky’s BA: .274
Gardner BA: .270
Valerie, Well so far Gardner has misplayed a ball off the wall that contributed to the Phillies scoring a run and looked terrible in his first at bat.
It has nothing to do with our 2-1 lead but Melky is a better player than Gardner.
“melky cabrera outfield logic”
gardener in left field -
there’s no place on a team for players who root against their teammates.
show that you’re not some lightweight fan and knock off the BS of knocking cabrera.
they’re teammates.
the yankees got to where they are with both of them.
good at bat so far by JD
Nice Damon!
They always say pitchers who work fast are better but now McCarver says Pedro taking a long time between pitches hurts the hitter.
Which is it? Just shut up sometimes, McCarver.
time to earn your money tex
Can’t let Pedro off the hook…need to tag him quick before they pull him
Tex good time to end the media hyped “slump”
Come on Alex!
YES. Best thing that could have happaned
ill take that
AROD Grand Slam and MVP lock incoming!!!
ok come on A-Rod …. Make this hurt!!!!
zgveritas,
You are joking right??
Please Alex…do not hit into a DP!!! Hit it hard somewhere
its your time Alex
This should be an interesting at bat with Rodriguez and the bags loaded.
Eternal True Yankeeness is yours right here, Alex, if you want it.
Is it me or does he call Happ J Happ instead of J A Happ?
i bet he doesn’t get one fastball.
Time to end it !
Triple Short – his name is pronounced “Jay” not J.A. – there’s a story behind it but I don’t know it, sorry
easy alex just a fly ball
JA Happ’s name is pronounced “Jay”.
ARod trying to hit the HR too hard.
arod looks a little anxious…has j happ pitched well against the yankees?
NOT A STRIKE
OH NO THATS OUTSIDE!
That wasn’t a strike
wow..horrible call by Country Joe there on Alex
BS CALL Joe West is an ahole
Quietstorm – JA Happ pitched against us earlier in the season …. he dominated in one of the games that Lidge blew I believe
The fans really need to revolt. This is insane. Start throwing crap on the field
wow…
umps suck again
Not Arod’s fault. Awful call from the umpire. Just awful.
Some hitters ump
Bad omen if the Yankees don’t score here…
Really awful 3rd strike call on Alex there. Sheesh.
West is a pitcher’s ump. Always has a huge strike zone.
MATSUI!!!!
I think I’m turning Japanese
GODZILLA!!!!
matsui is so clutch
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs
Up yours ump
HERE WE GO!!!
GODZILLA……
Wow, Matsui with the comeback MVP honors!
Eff It! Re-sign Matsui RIGHT NOW!!!
Come ON JORGE…NO K
Just a thought… that called strike to Alex would have hit Utley, that is how far outside it was.
Probably would have hit Howard as well.
Damn you Jorge!!!
posada blows matsui rules
posada blows matsui rules
Really be good to get a shut down inning from Andy now.
Matsui just earned a 1 year deal Cashman…
oh great Damons out
why is damon out?
swing the damn bat Utley
Tex getting hit was a good thing for the Yankees.
damon out but lefty coming in so we will be ok better defense hinske to bat later against a righty if needed
Oh no.. Damon!
Good job playing these games into almost winter, MLB!
Jeez, you think the cool November air has anything to do with Melky and Damon?
strained right calf for Damon
Now you Squeeze Andy?
What is with this ump???? Strike three to ARod from Pedro is 3 feet outside but pitches right down the middle at the knees aren’t for Pettitte?
joe west sucks but posada more
come on andy!!!!!!1
Yanks need to go for the kill now. Keep tacking on runs…
Nick Whiffer again
Come on Andy, we believe….