World Series Game 6: Phillies at Yankees (II)
Posted by: Sam Borden - Posted in Misc on Nov 04, 2009 
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UPDATE, 8:55 p.m.: There’s one out in the third with Jeter on and Damon up. It’s 2-1 Yankees and we’re into our second thread of the night. Long way to go yet.
UPDATE, 9 p.m.: So this is kind of a moment, no? Bases loaded, one out, A-Rod up against Pedro and a big hit putting the Yankees in command as they try to win the World Series? Two years ago I would have said GIDP no doubt. This year? Double down the line. Just a feeling.
UPDATE, 9:04 p.m.: That’s Cowboy Joe West with the call on strike three. Looked off the plate to me but too close to let go at 1-and-2. Now it’s up to Hideki.
UPDATE, 9:07 p.m.: Matsui was asked earlier in this series if he was Pedro’s “daddy” (seriously, someone asked him that) and Matsui laughed and said, “I can’t answer that question.” At this point, you wouldn’t bet against it – he owns him. Two more RBI gives him six for the World Series. If Mo doesn’t save it, he’s your lock MVP right now, I’d say. Shoot, even if Mo does save it …
UPDATE, 9:10 p.m.: Jerry Hairston is in left field for the Yankees right now. No word yet on what’s up with Damon.
UPDATE, 9:14 p.m.: A lot of offspeed pitches to Utley, and Pettitte gets the strikeout. Utley has come up in two spots where you’d hate to walk him — runner at first base in the first inning, leading off the fourth — and Pettitte has gotten him both times.
UPDATE, 9:17 p.m.: Strained right calf for Johnny Damon.
UPDATE, 9:25 p.m.: Pettitte was absolutely livid with Joe West as he walked off the mound. He had his glove up to his face for most of it so you couldn’t read lips but he was clearly upset with the strike zone, to the point that Joe Girardi had to run out and bring him back to the dugout. West is a veteran and wouldn’t toss a starter in the World Series, but yelling at the ump sure isn’t going to help you in the strike zone.
UPDATE, 9:27 p.m.: Durbin warming for the Phillies.
UPDATE, 9:42 p.m.: Huge double play for Pettitte, the ball going all the way around the horn to get the speedy Rollins. Pettitte is at 75 pitches. Pedro is out – replaced by Durbin – after throwing 77.
UPDATE, 9:49 p.m.: Not so much with Chad Durbin. That’s Tex’s third hit of the World Series and it’s a big one, now 5-1 Yankees. They’re six outs from Mariano.
UPDATE, 9:57 p.m.: Matsui is turning Game 6 into his personal playground – and about the best negotiating tool a free agent could ever want. That’s six RBI tonight, eight in the Series. Amazing.
UPDATE, 9:59 p.m.: Matsui’s six RBI ties a major-league record held by Bobby Richardson, who set it in Game 3 of the 1960 World Series. He might yet break it – he’ll be up again.
COME ON DAMON!
Man
I feel a lot of homeruns off pedro tonight.
The Yanks are basically swinging out of their shoes.
pedro at 50 pitches
Pedro is at 50 pitches already
Johnny, I love you!!!! Now be awesome!!!!!!!!
This could be the key inning in the game. If I were huckleberry Manuel I would have the bullpen up.
Tex will have his moment.
TEX MESSAGE TIME!!!
Awesome AB by Damon.
Pedro is walking on fumes at this point. Come on Tex!
big walk damon! big walk! come on tex!
Damon is a darn tough out right now
MPB Johnny Damon = Awesome
Erica –
is there anything you want to ask me for?
come on Tex…………..step up big guy!!!!!!!!!
Good at bat Damon. Tex is going to smoke one!!!!!!!!!!
Pedro is in trouble.
Damon and Andy making the lohud girls proud so far tonight
Just don’t hit a DP, Tex…
Teixeira needs to get another walkup song into the rotation. At least don’t let the same one repeat in a game.
need to extend this lead big before happ comes in! come on tex!
Big guns coming up, let’s go Tex!
Here is Teix’s chance to shine.
Come on Tex lets break it open here
Erica and Johnny sitting in a tree….
come on Tex
Tex has had a rough post season.
This is an ideal match up for him but he cannot expand the zone for Pedro.
If he forces pedro into the zone he will smoke it.
Has anyone noticed that Jeter didn’t go 3-2 and ARod didn’t go 3-2 with Matsui up either?
OUCH!
Pedro back to his plunking ways…
Can I just say, I LOVE the name Rick Dubee.
Great name.
I smile whenever they say it.
Or that.
OW! Right on the knee!
AROD…..get em NOW!
They are juiced. Here is where big players step up! big spot for alex!!
basesloaded….ALEX!!!!
A punk. Always has been, always will be.
michelle b. – Let’s Hear it for New York, New York!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Erica and Johnny sitting in a tree….
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Good work Tex if you can’t hit get hit
Tex off the thigh. Good enough. A Rod, time to clinch that MVP award.
Arod and bases loaded, who would have guessed?
Thats gotta sting and leave a mark.
HAHHAHA
You would think if he’s gonna hit him he’d pick a better situation and maybe a faster pitch.
this could get ugly right here
Smells like an MVP award for Alex…
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
Let’s make it happen!!!
Oh yeah, Mothra — I mean, Pedro, is feeling it now!
A-Rod, bases loaded. Just like the script.
A-Rod’s chance to make a claim for Series MVP coming up…
CRUSH ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex delivers and Pedro might be done with Matsui on deck and Happ warming up.
HOLY MOSES…IT’S TIME FOR AROD!!!
pedro was just trying to get in on teixeira.
alex needs to swing at strikes.
this game depends on capitalizing on these situations.
ok, let’s go Alex
Alex had a great at bat the first time. He refused to let Pedro lure him into swinging at bad pitches and took the walk.
He needs to stay patient here.
Come on, A-rod! You can do it!
I’ll take a basehit or a fly ball here
Think Kate,think Kate
A-Rod we need contact.
He needs to be patient here.
michelle b. – Let’s Hear it for New York, New York! November 4th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Erica and Johnny sitting in a tree….
Don’t forget Andy’s girl
You have to get runs here, at least one
go the other way…. stay within yourself Arod
Pedro won’t throw much close, I see a walk coming
alex
no stikes
pass the baton
Pedro missed his spot on the second pitch to Alex by three feet.
ARod looks jumpy cmon relax here
And stunned silence in the booth after Tex got hit.
When Timmy recovers, he’ll say 1)Why would Pedro want to load the bases? and 2)Tex is struggling
Grrrr…
alex..dont chase..
how is he missing these!!!!! come on ROD!!!
A-Rod!
A-Rod!
A-Rod!
Waving at the blazing 82mph heat
someone ask Kate Hudson where the horse ends and the human begins.
Come on Alex…don’t help him
KILL PHILLY!!!!!!
Come on Alex.
Bad A Rod so far in this at bat, expanding the zone.
Pressures on Pedro.
Yankee hitters are starting to swing at pitches up and out of the zone and pedro keeps going back there.
They must lay off the ball up in their eyes.
Oh, man!
The more things change the more they stay the same…we still have Pedro’s number. Hopefully ARod doesn’t go back to his PS ways.
terrible AB right there wow!
r u KIDDING?
that is BULLLLL!
Horrible call. Just pathetic.
that was a foot outside
BS call.
Come on Hideki
WHAT?!?! That wasn’t even CLOSE!
THATS B-SHOOT
He was way too anxious in that AB. Swung at pitches out of the zone.
Horrible third strike call.
clearly outside…
Thats not a strike but its too close. We gotta score here
That was a ball come on !
That was not a strike.
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
Now is the time!
terrible call – he didn’t give that pitch all night…
A-Rod went after one bad pitch too many. Otherwise he’d still be up there.
6 inches off the plate, awesome.
Go Go Godzilla!!!!
McCarver ignoring his graphic said Pedro “thread the needle”
COME ON SUI!!
A-Rod let the moment get to him, but pick him up, Pedro just invented a slider lol
joe west just used his ego and called a ridiculous ball a strike.
he has to be the center of the show.
not a good sign he did that.
Petulant Pedro
How dare you hit your papa?
He’s gonna be peeved!
A base hit would be nice.
Joe West is a moron. What a horrific call.
And McCarver says Pedro “threaded the needle” on a pitch that wasn’t even close to the zone.
What a joke all the way around.
I mean that wasn’t *quite* Eric Gregg level bad, but it wasn’t close.
tHE WHOLE ab WAS TERRIBLE 2 bad swings and then looking
ARod looked like his old self.
Way to kee\p them in the game
That pitch was a foot outside. Jezzus cripes. Joe West is the worst.
OOOOOOH MAN!
KILL PHILLY!!!!!!!!!
So close !
Erica,
you get andy and johnny?
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Sui! Owns Pedro.
Matsui is getting GREAT hacks at Pedro.
He’s just sitting on these meatballs.
such bull..thats important pitch and ump blows it..
That was just a brutally bad call and West knew it when he ripped his mask off.
If Joe West’s last name weren’t West he would have a different throat protector thing.
Joe West doing his best to keep the Phillies in the game.
randy,
you are completely right. Joe West just decided that he wanted to be the center of a world series game and made a joke call on Alex to do so.
Baseball umpires are just horrific.
and yanks might let pedro off the hook
Matsui just missed a HR in his last AB to make the count 0-2, and then he hit a HR. He just missed a double to make the count 0-2, and now he’ll hit a double?
“McCarver ignoring his graphic said Pedro “thread the needle”
the space needle is on the other coast.
Come on SUI!!!!!
Try to add some color to your updates Sam BORE-DOM.
YAWNNNNNNN!
game 6 buck/mccarver “hammered” count: 1
I’m surprised no one has demanded the trade of ARod yet after that at bat
joe west is going to do his best to keep this game close.
you can’t beat us joe.
play your games .
That was a pathetic at bat by Arod. Swinging at anything in sight
Huge at-bat here we need runs!!!!
Godzilla comes through again.
michelle b
Andy goes with NYY626
GODZILLA!!!!!!!!1
MATSUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
SUI!!!!
Another THRILLA!!!
Matsui !
Single, but I was close! Matsui OWN Pedro!
RE-SIGN MATSUI !! RIGHT NOWWWWWWW
4 RBIs for Godzilla!!!
Matsui is begging the Yanks to bring him back next season!!!
Godzilla for MVP.
Felt like a repeat of last inning.
Resign him now
Matsui MVP?
Ding, Ding, Ding. Pending final results of the game we have a winner….
That was as far foul as that pitch from Pedro was outside to Alex. MATSUI!!!!!!!
but matsui really comes through…thank god…
Woohoo Matsui!!!
Yay Matsui!!!
Godzilla is playing for a contract, and right now I’d say we give it to him!
SUI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow thats a terrible 0-2 pitch right there by Pedro.
WAY TO PICK UP AROD AND JOE WEST! joe tried his hardest to deny us runs!
M V P !
eat that joe west.
matsui nows how to deal with crooked umpires.
“All I can do is tip my cap and call HIDEKI MATSUI MY DADDY!!”
Joe West did he damndest to keep the phillies in the game.
What can you say about Matsui.
I can’t even imagine what it is like in Japan right now
Posada is having the worst swings. Be patient Jorge.
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
We are not done yet!!
And Joe West blew that call, big time. Awful. Just awful.
Lord Jorge, stop trying to be a hero and just square up one of those meatballs..
i dont think it was a terrible pitch at all blake….sui just red it!
Seriously, no way in the world we don’t re-sign him. I offer 1 year, $12M.
Matsui MVP of the WS!!!
I know he clogs the DH but how can they not bring him back next year, he gets more big hits than anyone.
Posada has had one thing on his mind all night…
sending one of these balls into another zip code.
For real…look at his swings.
its gonna be tough to see matsui go..hes been good in postaseason…
Sui MVP?
Val, Sui is coming back.
All, I hope you can now breathe easy and love the hell out of this game.
Godzilla Again!!!!
Well i think i spotted Cashman in the dugout with a Pen and a japanese translator.
keep getting 2 runs per inning and were golden!
Papa strikes again!
Matsui for MVP?
Twenty-Seven Nears!
Posada gets fooled very easy
Is therr anyway the yankees bring him back next year?
A little quicker with the updates Sam BORE-DOM.
Still waiting to read all about Hideki’s clutch single to center about 10 minutes ago.
Matsui MVP!
The Yanks need and will score some more runs. That was another good inning.
I don’t thing necessarily that Joe West cares about the Phillies. I’m not saying that at all. I’m just saying that he stinks.
WAX ON WAX OFF…..hitdeki san!!
another crooked run is good. Don’t get greedy. Just keep tacking on!
Well i think i spotted Cashman in the dugout with a Pen and a japanese translator.
Saying, how much money would you like for next year?
DT-
How am I doing so far???
The SAYONARA kid comes through again,1 HR 4 RBI’s already.
I think the Yankees will bring back Hideki, mostly because Francessa says there is no way they will.
I know it’s early, but the Yankees are 18 outs away from winning the WS, and there’s no clear cut MVP.
Damon
Matsui
Arod
Pettitte
Rivera
??
If we win, Matsui seems destined to be the comeback MVP!
Posada hates Pedro so much that he is trying to hit a homerun every time he is up.
You could just see this coming with Matsui. You could see one of those classic Matsui torrential runs starting with that pinch hit home run.
Not having Matsui really hurt them in the NL park because he was really just waiting to go on a run.
And when he does his bat can carry a team.
And that’s what he’s doing right now. What a game.
And it couldn’t happen to a better yankee.
Trisha– I didn’t say he was or wasn’t. I said Pettitte might not come back. Though if we’re on the subject, I doubt Matsui’s coming back.
Posada needs to be concerned with making contact
Yankees 4
Joe West 1
In Japanese, Daddy = ????
If Matsui could play the field at all then you bring him back for sure and just split time at DH between him and Posada. But I don’t think he can at this point. Posada needs to DH more than he does already and will need to even more next year. Matsui is certainly making it a hard decision to let him go..
Matsui MVP has a nice ring to it.
Can you say Salary drive!!!
Matsui is unbelievable. One of the most underapreciated players ever and I’ll never forget him. Most clutch batter in his earlier years.
Still can’t believe that strike 3 call on Alex. Matsui has been huge so far. Go get them Andy.
Huge inning here. Gotta turn it back to the offense quickly.
Crap, Damon got hurt
Baseball is a team game, people. Arod put the Yankees in the World Series and won game 4, will you give him a break? No one hits 1.000 with RISP and we all know that called 3rd strike was way out of the strike zone.
Matsui has always been clutch, there is no reason in the world not to have him back next year-he has lost no bat speed whatsover and is an integral part of the offense.
oh no.. damon out of the game…
Crap, Damon’s out.
Damon is out, CRAP!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NOT JOHNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT THE HELL DAMON!!!!!
“November 4th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
DT-
How am I doing so far???”
good!
the only shower I want to see you take is with champagne!
Dam Damon is out of the Line up. Come on Andy!
Matsui = Clutch
The best move Joe may have made this series was putting Hideki BACK in the 5th spot where he should be. u won 103 games with him hitting fifth for a lot of them. good to see him back where he should be and cleaning up after A-Rod. Pick up your teammates. Such a huge hit with 2 strikes
KF,
Who knows what he’s saying, but i hope its please sign these papers and we’ll have you all set up for the next two yrs.
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ERICA-
what did you do to your man…a CALF MUSCLE???
OMG DAMON IS OUT!!
wow, there’s Hairston.
Come on Andy get these guys out
Oh no.
Damon was the toughest out in baseball right now.
Thats no good.
Damon’s hurt!
Soul Glo is learning who his daddy really is! SUI!!!!!!!
Oh no, Damon injured!
Oh no. I had a feeling Damon was gonna HR tonight, darn it.
Dang ! Damon is out.
what happened to damon?
Cashman clearly is going to have some difficult decisions this off seasons.
Matsui 4 – Phillies 1
Damon was so hot at the plate, that stinks.
Sucks Damon is hurt
the Yankees need to close it out tonight, with Damon now hurt the outfield is a shambles.
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
Let’s make it happen!!!
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Erica, run to Yankee stadium. Damon is hurt! Give him CPR and get him back on that field. That is your mission.
AND DT & ERICA, I was going to say that Erica really, really, really deserves her big lead! I second making that happen!
They said he pulled a calf.
randy l.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
joe west is going to do his best to keep this game close.
you can’t beat us joe.
play your games .
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When West ripped off his mask, he knew he blew that call, and, had to make sure that everyone knew he was an umpire.
Ouch…Damon being out really hurts now.
Matsui this WS: 7 for 11, 3 HR, 6 RBI, and for those who like .OPS — 2.120
did Joe Buck just say Johnny Damon is gone? What happened?
Matsui or Mo will get the MVP.
Erica–I’m so sorry! Give Johnny a hug for me
Damon out??? God!! Right now we have the worst outfield in the Major Leagues. Maybe Swisher can pull a hammy and we can put Hinske out there for the all time worst World Series Out Field.
Damon hurt his calf muscle scoring on Matsui’s hit.
That hurts losing Damon…
Damon
michelle b. – Let’s Hear it for New York, New York!
November 4th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
ERICA-
what did you do to your man…a CALF MUSCLE???
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I didn’t do it!
Pulled calm muscle – damn those calves!
that does really stink…damons a big bat…and hariston is like a easy out
Great Hideki article if you havent already seen it….
Hideki Matsui(notes) is Pedro’s Daddy (Japanese) or as the Japanese pronounce it, “Otoh-san.”
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/ne.....;type=lgns
“Trisha– I didn’t say he was or wasn’t. I said Pettitte might not come back. Though if we’re on the subject, I doubt Matsui’s coming back.”
Val, I was just posting that to you, not saying you said anything one way or the other,
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I would love to see Matsui get the MVP for a lot of reasons. He has personified to me the epitome of class and hard work as a Yankee, never complaining, but always being ready.
I still remember the day he apologized to the fans for getting injured.
Nice pitch by Andy
Yesssssssssss!!
Damon getting hurt makes it even more imperative that they end this game tonight.
They must win this game and end it tonight.
They don’t want to play anymore games with an outfield made up of 2/3 spots as back ups.
Take THAT Utley!
Utley resuming his bench sitting duties this game.
K
17 to go!!!!
Poor Damon you know he didn’t want to come out of this game.
Apparently, Andy is the only one who knows how to pitch to Mr. Wall Street.
Ok, that just made tonight a must win.. I don’t want to go in to a game 7 with this outfield…
Defensively harriston is better
matsui will not face pedro again unless manuel s having early dementia because pedro right tonight is the japanese pitching hideki was used to.
manuel played a lot of years in japan.
he won’t let matsui beat pedro again.
We need to win this game, obviously…
But we can not allow Utley to take Reggie out the record books. No. That can’t happen.
Gotta love November baseball. Pulled Hammy and now a calf.
16 to go!
Pettitte at 46 pitches and looking good
Crap. The way the Yankees are getting injured, they need to close this out tonight.
cano and swish need to pickup damons slack now!
Andy is pitching one of his better games this year, what a great time for it!
Bronx Bombers Girl
November 4th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Erica, run to Yankee stadium. Damon is hurt! Give him CPR and get him back on that field. That is your mission.
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I am heartbroken. This ruins everything!
Pedro will definitely come out to face the bottom of the lineup
Arrgh..no Damon!
Good job playing these games into almost winter, MLB!
Where was that pitch???
“Matsui this WS: 7 for 11, 3 HR, 6 RBI, and for those who like .OPS — 2.120
”
If that actually holds. That’s good enough for the 2nd best OPS in World Series history.
Chase Jesus’s OPS going into this game: 1.651. And dropping.
We just need 2 more innings from Andy and we are in good shape.
Calf injury for Damon.
damon woulda stayed in if he could have….dang!
Damon did his damage the first 5 games, the rest of the team will pick him up tonight.
Just play good defense Hairston.
jorge – gotta frame that pitch there…
Joe Girardi for MVP!
you know its funny everytime Francessa says the Yankees got it no problem they lose an elimination game, everytime he says that they dont, ie today saying Andy will get rocked, he pitches a great game…
what a moron.
Just being careful with Werth…
Pedro doesn’t make it through the 4th.
Outside of Werth the Phills don’t have a great outfield either.
they are sending pedro back out? cano PLEASE!
DT – OPPC member
November 4th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
“November 4th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
DT-
How am I doing so far???”
good!
the only shower I want to see you take is with champagne!
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I like that idea.
I brought all of the magic with me I could.
I bought my frozen yogurt with cookie dough. The girl hardly put any cookie dough on. I didn’t even say anything cause I was afraid it would ruin my Yankee karma. I am very selfless
I hate this ump
After you get strike one you do not have to pitch around Werth. Come on Andy attack
Wow, no one in the Phillies bullpen? Is Grady Little Jr. conceding this game? It’s only a three run lead!
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I am heartbroken. This ruins everything!
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I know it stinks but be proud of your man. He came thru. I say we all start a “DO IT FOR JOHNNY CHANT!”
Where was that pitch?
Looks like Andy isn’t being the corners like Pedro is
that was a strike to Gardner and Rodriguez, but twice to Werth he walks.
I’ll begin to relax when were up by 10.
Funny that pitch was closer to the plate than the pitch to A-Rod.
West please call strikes when the ball is over the plate
I would love to see Matsui get the MVP for a lot of reasons. He has personified to me the epitome of class and hard work as a Yankee, never complaining, but always being ready.
I still remember the day he apologized to the fans for getting injured.
He also said that he came here to win a championship and if he didn’t it was a failure in his opinion. He personified the George Steinbrenner spirit
where the F was that pitch Joe West??????
Posada is the worst in the big leagues at framing pitches. Actually he’s probably the worst in the big leagues at most aspects of catching except hitting..
Wow, I just read that Jerry Manuel can speak Japanese?
Imagine how that much sound?
A good ‘ole boy speaking Japanese.
that ball 4 pitch by andy was the same one he called a strike on arod…
Chase Jesus’s OPS going into this game: 1.651. And dropping.
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I’d go with: “Chase Utley of Nazareth”
wheres andy kzone gone? joe west dont want us to win….
Getting squeezed….
Trisha–Oh! I just felt like you thought i was saying half the team wouldn’t be back lol. opinion: will hairston be a liability? I say in theory yes, though it probably won’t affect the outcome of the game.
HUGE loss. Johnny.
They need to increase the lead margin. Gardner can’t hit at all.
Wow, he’s not getting any close calls, and Pedro gets strikes 6 inches off the plate
WTH IS WEST DOING!!?!?!?!?
OR rather Charlie Manuel can speak Japanese
West is a joke of an ump
Joe West is blind???
Can Joe West see the low strike or just the ones that are two feet outside? GRRRRR
Plate starting to shrink!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMJ, Squeeze me please
WOW JOE WEST REALLYYY
Not a bad move to pitch around Werthless with 2 out and nobody on
Strikes Andy please
Bronx Bombers Girl
November 4th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
I know it stinks but be proud of your man. He came thru. I say we all start a “DO IT FOR JOHNNY CHANT!”
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I like that idea. This just makes him more of an MVP long shot now. And I need him back in the Yankee uniform next season
you gotta be kidding me Joe West, gotta be kidding me?????? Does he have a mic in his here from Bud Selig telling to keep this game close for the ratings?
Don’t worry Erica, at least the Lotto results come out in a couple hours.
Seems like Pettitte is pitching around Werth
Joe West is a loser.
Another ball gets by Jorge
actually djsync that ball 4 to werth was a strike……damnit posada!
Posada. Game 6 has started. Could you join us please?
Erica, don’t worry, if Damon can’t come back they’ll put him out to stud.
Come on Jorge!!!!
Posada wake the freak up
Joe West injecting himself into this game. Not good.
great guy at 2nd base…lets go andy
That second pitch was clearly in the zone.
Joe West doesn’t seem to want this series to end.
Please somebody give Joe West some Oranges!
Come on Andy!!!
what is pettite to do….
Posada is brutal back there.. Come on Andy.. don’t lose it!
this postseason posada has looked a little unfocused…not sure whats wrong
Gardner in CF
November 4th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Don’t worry Erica, at least the Lotto results come out in a couple hours.
*****
I hope you win.
Johnny’s injury killed a lot of my Yankee buzz
michell b-
how does damon pull a calf muscle?
i get hamstrings, but not calfs .
Posada has no patience at the plate and he cant run the bases; now he can’t catch. He’s so frustrating
Two different strike zones from West. This is just wrong. That fat POS needs to be fired. Andy throws a strike, its called a ball, Pedro throws one and it gets a strike out. Horrendous.
“I know it stinks but be proud of your man. He came thru. I say we all start a “DO IT FOR JOHNNY CHANT!””
Stay gold Ponyboy.
Joe West stinks
this ump is KILLING US….WH!H!H!H!H!
A-Rod in his last AB performed not well.
He expanded his zone again and took the last too-close-to-take pitch.
2 walks…..GIVEN by joe west…..
This ump is horrible.
Damn you Joe West.
Posada is a poor catcher…even worse than i thought.
He does not frame well, block the plate or avoid wild pitches.
Big Game Andy lets walk them back in it…nice!
THESE CALLS FING SUCK
Oh come on! Call a freakin’ strike for Andy already!
C’mon, ump: location, location, location!
I urge the fans to start throwing things on the field. This is criminal
can fox show the trax on all those pitches.. i bet atleast 2 of them were strikes…
Crap squeezed by West…
I thought Jafar went around
Thats fine, now get this guy…
Baja,
difficult to answer.
But here goes.
Chichi is “my father” when you’re talking about him.
Otou-san is “father” when you’re addressing him.
Let’s just go with “papa”
What’s with this stupid ump?
I am about to drive to Yankee stadium and let Joe West borrow my grandmother’s magnifying glass. Come on already with these calls! How do you make a mad face on here… :{
Joe West is trying to help the Phillies.
This ump is killing me. DONT WORRY ANDY YOU GOT THIS.
Nick in SF in Larkspur
November 4th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Erica, don’t worry, if Damon can’t come back they’ll put him out to stud.
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Cheer me up.
WDNHFD????
Andy getting behind now on the hitters. That isn’t his strong suit.
Lucky run in 3rd.
Hate walks.
Let’s go Andy and get him out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHERE IS THE STRIKE ZONE JOE WEST?????
Where the hell is West’s strike zone?
west is KILLLING US NOW….KILLING US!
Is Andy losing it?
The strike zone no longer exists.
Get Aceves up
what is wrong with this ump..
An-dy Pet-titte! (clap clap clap)
An-dy Pet-titte! (clap clap clap)
Joe West wants to play a role in this game and he’s not going to make his presence felt by giving the yankees any calls.
Apparently there is no strike zone. My Lord
Where was that pitch!!!!???
This ump has a microscopic strike zone for every not names Brett Gardner.
THe ump is squeezing andy.
IM GOING TO LOSE MY MIND…..
Good Lord, this is getting ridiculous
Seriously Buck?
He sounds absolutely dejected whenever the Yankees do anything that moves toward a win, yet constantly hopeful that the Phillies will come back.
i’ve never seen anything like this before…WTH IS GOING ON!!!
either some oranges or some Double D’s, the guy needs to squeeze something other then pettitte this is getting rediculous.
lets go andy ..cant let them in this game…ump wont give anything close
lets go andy ..cant let them in this game…ump wont give anything close
omg, he must want a ball over the plate.
Come on Andy, Get this out now, despite the paid off umpire.
That one was right down the middle.
You’ve gotta be kidding me.
What strike zone is he calling?!
wow, Joe West is such a moron
Dear Pettitte,
Throw strikes.
Trevor
and then he calls the pitch 6 inches outside. Unbelievable.
what is up with this UMP! nothing is a strike for andy!! come on andy your doing good!
4 of the “balls” in the past two walks were strikes – its bull
Call strikes you joke Joe West.
It killed, Joe West. But HAD to call that 3rd pitch a strike.
5 pitches this fat slob behind HP has missed this inning.
DOES PHILLY EVER SWING THE BAT????????????????
Last night or tonight???
Joe West is apparently on crack:
http://www.brooksbaseball.net/.....v_size=500
The count should be 0-4, 1-3 at worst…
I hope this doesn’t turn into one of those ugly two out rallies! I’ve seen enough of that in the regular season.
Let’s go west! This is awful
No Andy isn’t losing it, he’s making good pitches but Joe West is lost out there, he doesn’t know about curve balls apparently
strike 2 on feliz could of been strike 3 batter ago
Omg Joe West called 2 strikes in a row
Big Game Andy lets them right back in it.
WHAT?!?
SAME PITCH WAS A STRIKE TO AROD!
JEZUS ump….JEZUS!
Joe West
so it’s a strike to a-rod but not for Pettitte …. got it
Pettite literally needs to make perfect pitches right now in order to get strikes called but doing so without putting the ball over the heart of the plate.
This is horrific.
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Johnny’s injury killed a lot of my Yankee buzz
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oh come on, I sat through a few months with Gardner on the bench, you can make it a few innings!
I hear the recovery time for calf injuries is only a few days so he should be good for Spring Training
Good Lord thats closer than the one to AROD
OMG strike 3 to Feliz and its a ball.. much better then that pedro pitch to arod
I DON’T BELIEVE THIS!!!
GJ ANDY!!!
15 outs!!!!
Andy prevails despite Joe West
That was the exact same pitch on two strikes that he deemed was too close for Alex to take.
What an idiot. Who exactly does he think he is?
Joe West what a POS.
This a an absolute joke..WHERE DID THE STRIKE ZONE GO??!!
Andy talking to West as inning ends. Can you blame him?
Poor Joe West, despite his best efforts Andy gets out of it.
good job andy..keep it up..now lets get some more runs
Buck sounded so excited talking about how the Phillies never quit. And sounded so dejected as Rodriguez threw Feliz out.
Uh-oh as they were going to commercial Andy went up to Joe West…..
Joe west is god awful…
Nick in SF in Larkspur
November 4th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Last night or tonight???
****
Either, both… whatever
And the Yanks lead the Phillies + Joe West 4-1 in the 5th.
would like to know what andy said to west on the way out..
Girardi should say something after the game.
cc November 4th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Big Game Andy lets them right back in it.
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JOE WEST is trying to let them back in it. i’ve never seen that before…holy moses…
I would probably throw at Joe West next inning if I’m Andy. No kidding.
Win every inning, here we go!
Yankeeeeeeeees!
In and out of trouble but that really drove the pitch count up. I’d like to see Andy get the ball to Mo.
Survived another Joe West inning.
Gotta score more runs to take it out of West’s hands.
Who said yesterday West has a wide strike zone???
Andy going to talk with West after the inning…
Country Joe just made Andy throw about 10 extra….
Andy almost got thrown out after arguing with Joe West. Joe had to get between them two. You tell him Andy..
Pettitte is doing great considering the horrible strike zone.
Hopefully he can go 2 more innings.
calm down people for real.
no sense busting a gut wow lol
will the parade be tomorrow or Friday?
seriosuly man, thats why baseball pisses me off sometimes these umpires have way to much influence in the game. You can do everything correctly but if some dumb shmuck thinks its a ball, its a ball. give me a break.
12 down, 15 to go.
Let’s go, guys.
btw, why has Johnny replaced, the radio guys said he must’ve gotten hurt scoring the run?
Andy Pettitte > Joe West.
Gardner in CF
November 4th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
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oh come on, I sat through a few months with Gardner on the bench, you can make it a few innings!
I hear the recovery time for calf injuries is only a few days so he should be good for Spring Training
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True. And I know he is coming back next season……
15 outs to go!!
am I the only one standing up and clapping every time there is two strikes?
Pedro is still in wha?
Andy looks fantastic out there.
He is making one quality pitch after another after another.
The yankees are very fortunate he’s in top form right now because if he wasn’t Joe West’s strike zone would have killed him.
Andy is literally needing to throw 2 extra strikes an at bat to get an out.
he just made andy throw 10 extra pitches…
# randy l. November 4th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
michell b-
how does damon pull a calf muscle?
i get hamstrings, but not calfs .
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I thought he’s had calf issues, at least last year and possible in spring training.
I’ll ask again, if Pettitte is good tonight, say 1 ER in 7 innings, then doesn’t that justify using AJ instead of Gaudin and not conceding game 5? I think Joe G trusted Pettitte more in game 6 even on 3 days rest than he did AJ on full rest.
Ed – campaigning for Josh Willingham (it worked for Gaudin)
November 4th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
will the parade be tomorrow or Friday?
*****
I am praying its Saturday
The Phillies are foiled!
Feliz, eyes up to the frieze,
pondering Pettitte
Hey Ecology,
if feliz hits a homer there to tie the game, should we have been calm considering the walks were bs calls?
somebody go shoot this homeplate umpire!!!
he’s doing his best to make us lose!!!
“Who said yesterday West has a wide strike zone???”
He does. If your name is Pedro.
What a disgraceful inning by West.
If the Yankees win, Pettitte should get the MVP just for having to navigate the minefield that is Joe West’s strikezone.
If the strike zone is going to be bad, it should be the same for both sides. So far it hasn’t been.
Man, i don’t get how he can wring up Arod and not give Pettite any of these pitches….
Good thing Pettite is good enough to get out of that but he had to waste pitches doing it.
last night: spaghetti
tonight: ??? Right now it’s looking like sushi or ramen.
That gets to poin where MLB needs to look into West’s motive on such a tight zone. He was forcing Pettite to pitch a meat ball with 2 on
Jeff NJ,
i agree 100% it came down to Girardi trusting Pettite on shor trest then AJ on normal rest.
West doesn’t call pitches right over the plate strikes but called the last pitch to Arod off the plate one. This is getting odd already…
I bet Joe West custom ordered his Wilson throat protector and told them to make the “W” as big as possible.
It isn’t Joe West only, it’s all of them. Pitchers all year seem to be getting that pitch off the outside of the plate. Yanks get that call often also. MLB has to send a directive quantifying the strike zone like they have done in the past.
Many pitchers come unglued right there after being squeezed like that. This aint Andy’s first rodeo
9 more outs till MO!!!!!!!!!!!
Guess FOX doesn’t believe in the Philly comeback. I’ll never be so happy to see Fringe
The offense needs to really pile it on this inning.
Even charlie manuel is going to come to his senses soon.
They need to generate a huge lead because the umpiring is awful tonight and that is going to give the phillies extra outs this game.
We call daddy “Papa” in Japan, too.
Andy got out of that inning but he threw about a dozen extra pitches when he didn’t have to. I hate Joe West.
HE CALLS THAT A STRIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How does West have the nerve to call that pitch a strike?
Cowboy Joe West should be pulled from the game!
Randy I,
pulling a calf muscle is quite possibly the hardest thing to do if the calf is healthy. But Damon has had problems with his calves for the last two seasons. This season, a dr told him to cut back on caffeine which as we all know is a diuretic, because he thought it was causing him to become dehydrated and therefore leading to cramps in his calf. If johnny was at all dehydrated, it could cause him to cramp and then lead to a tear especially in the cold weather.
My best guess.
NYY626 – GO ANDY!!
Andy is doing everything we need so far tonight
and then you have clowns onthe radio saying Girardi messed up with his rotation…did he? NOT… he is doing a great job and has been all year considering they were going with only 3 starters the whole year.
That first pitch to Cano was five inches out of the zone. Called strike.
How is that a strike? The umps hate the Yanks.
The pitch Al was 20 inches off the plate, the pitch off the plate by Andy was 5…yet Pedro gets the call?
The Phillies fighting…
Andy Pettitte perseveres!
Frightened in Philly!
John and Suzyn are saying that Andy came off the mound and screamed at Joe West, and Joe had to come out and get Andy.
you never know if you’ll get the good AJ or bad and lets be honest Andy was the Yankees second best starter this year. The Yankees went 21-11 in games he started.
Nick in SF in Larkspur
November 4th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
last night: spaghetti
tonight: ??? Right now it’s looking like sushi or ramen.
*****
Hmmm- brown rice spicy shrimp roll???
“Joe West injecting himself into this game. Not good.”
he’s going to try to keep it close .
screw him .
the yankees will beat the phillies and joe west.
hope it’s so obvious he gets fired.
he’s such an a hole that posada and yankee hitters might as well start telling him.
tell him once and walk away.
he can’t throw em out in a world series and he can’t call the game any worse.
The Empire State Building looks awesome with the blue.
Cano has much better swings tonight
Fringe is a good show
wow im betting phillie but that joe west is in the pocket of someone
first pitch to cano? not sure where that was.
lets get a couple hits and get pedro out of this game!!
andy will have to get through the heart of the order one more time…
cano is having ZERO luck…
CANO…..jeeez cud you hit it to NOONE!?
Strike 1 to Cano was in the RH batter’s box.
Cano is rocking the ball
Andy has experience in the big spot and that helps.
Can cano get a break. He is hitting the ball hard.
wow…Cano can’t buy a hit.
2 hard hit balls right at Phillies.
Gald to see Andy giving it to West.
Sorry too many ppl here.
*The pitch to Al was 20 inches off the plate, the pitch by Andy was 5…yet Pedro gets the call?*
Bad luck for Cano there. He hit it on the screws.
Andy even covers his mouth with the glove when arguing with the ump. Funny.
Bad luck for Robbie. Two good swings and two outs.
blake
November 4th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Fringe is a good show
****
I know. I love it. I have to cover my eyes for most of it, but I love it
joe west is out of his mind…..
Poor Cano… two shots…
Cano 2 hard hit balls nothing to show for it.
I think some home plate umps just favor righties and disfavor lefies.
way to tell joe west andy.
he can’t throw you out.
notice how there’s no complaints from the phillies.
Nick:
Im trying to figure out dinner too. Had sushi for lunch, and pizza last night. My delivery options suck.
Buck loves to bag on Cano. Idiot.
come on swish!
Four runs will not be enough, folks.
Pettitte is not exactly lights out, but he’s battling like the warrior I knew he would be.
This offense has to wake up and get some more on the board, because the Phillies are not done, I will guarantee you that.
Starks I agree, Joe G is doing a good job of managing this postseason. I thought he over managed that one lost game against Anaheim, but the game was lost before he started tinkering, so he didn’t cost them the game. I wish that a Yankee manager was not barred from winning manager of the year.
Cano reminds me of Soriano. He also could never hit in the postseason. Must be a Dominican Second Baseman thing.
Swisher just can’t hit any offspeed pitches. None.
Cano will probably carry us at some point in a future postseason, but this one he hasn’t been lucky. He’s hit the ball hard but hasn’t found the holes.
Pepitone-
Is this the tough love approach?
Who is the hottie behind Bloomberg?
Nice at-bat for Swisher.
swinging at ball 4
THAT WAS BALL FOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Swisher is a idiot ! Take the walk !
And as I say that, Swisher chases ball 4.
swisher swung at ball 4!
swish ALWAYS….and I mean ALWAYS swing at ball 4…..
ball 4 opps Strike 3
Swisher is ridiciouls with those swings
Cano is twice the player Soriano was
Swisher had to chase that one, because e\West has been calling that pitch a strike for Pedro
That could have been the worst home plat umpiring I have ever seen.
Disgraceful.
Pettitte had to throw 4 and five strikes to every batter.
Swisher is irritating.
brett — might as well try to bunt your way on
WEEI will be my 24-7 station of choice tomorrow.
A SWING!!!! and not a bad one
JUST BUNT…..stop swinging!
Swish is absolutely pathetic. Tonight was a terrible match up for him. The only batter more pathetic than him is Gardner.
Gardner in CF
November 4th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Johnny’s injury killed a lot of my Yankee buzz
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oh come on, I sat through a few months with Gardner on the bench, you can make it a few innings!
I hear the recovery time for calf injuries is only a few days so he should be good for Spring Training
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You didn’t seriously compare Gardner’s abilities with Damon’s, did you? Even trolls aren’t that stupid.
take the walk matsui!
Cano & swisher are just horrible………Whiffer swinging at ball 4 again..
Swisher is showing he is not a MLB starter. Hopefully, he will be back doing what he was called to do this year, platoon in left field.
gardy-
swing at low pitches only.
perferaby strikes
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Pepitone-
Is this the tough love approach?
There’s a saying what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
Johnny will be there for the parade
I agree. Yankees will need some more runs to put away this team. The bottom order of the lineup is just not hitting (cano has bad luck today) but who cares, we have GODZILLA!!
* i meant swisher..
Just an awful at bat by Swisher.
To expand the zone like that an bail out Pedro is just awful.
Swisher just continues to take enormous cuts on pitch after pitch.
He just doesn’t make adjustments.
OMG….
Too bad Melky had to get hurt. Gardner looks like he has no chase up there.
Tex getting hit by the pitch was a good thing. Yankees are keeping pedro in the game by swinging at bad pitches. And with the help of Joe West.
good swing gardner.
Soon the flag unfurls
Fifteen outs to forever…
Flies Twenty-Seven!
garder on third if that gets through!
West did the same thing to Mussina in Game 5 of the 2005 ALDS after we took an early lead. He does what he wants and MLB just rewards him with more postseason assignments.
gardner hit it well at least…
Hittin it hard except Swisher and Posada
Swisher should not have started tonight
No way do the bring back Pedro, Lets go Andy!!
Just a bad luck inning all the way around. Gardner and Cano killed the ball.
most of the outs are hard hit…
Cano is so close to break out, probably it’s too late for him.
Two hard hit balls by Gardner and Cano and right at someone.
I am so sick of Joe West. Why is he in this game when he is one of the worst umps.
I just looked at Matsui OPS for the Series: 2.121!
timo, MLB doesnt award ANYONE postseason series, the SENIOR umpires pick who does what….
Seriously, Buck?
Did you guys hear? Pedro’s pitching a gem and the Yankees have 4 runs on ONLY 3 hits! What are they thinking?
Yankee44 November 4th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Swisher had to chase that one, because e\West has been calling that pitch a strike for Pedro
Sorry even Joe West isn’t calls up in the eyes and 4 inches outside a strike
Trisha–haha lol. We suffered through ’04 and ’07 for this.
Green beret don’t talk to me you piece of garbage. seriously, go play in a fire. show some respect.
wow,
mccarver said the ball was caught before Utley even jumped.
The bottom of the order Yankees is nothing to write home about,at the bat!
KF November 4th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
NYY626 – GO ANDY!!
Andy is doing everything we need so far tonight
2 more innings Andy. You got this.
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Cano will bust out in Spring training……..
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Pepitone-
Is this the tough love approach?
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Uhhhhhhh … wait … let me think … uhhhh … no.
JZ,
I am sure he will break out of it come April when he faces some number 4 or 5 starters
Is it just me or are Buck and McCarver playing up how good Utley has been and playing down just how bad Howard has been and totally ignoring most of the Yankees.
It’s like they can’t get excited for anything about the Yankees. I feel like they both despise them for being this highly paid, storied franchise. They play it almost like they believe if the Yankees win it’s not interesting and not worth getting excited about. Of course they are going to win, why get excited about it?
It’s wrong and I can’t believe Fox has allowed it to happen for this long.
I wish one of them would just admit their disdane already.
Could someone else please make another post about Joe West’s umpiring? I don’t think the board has enough of them.
Valerie, you betcha!
And I hope you don’t mind if I correct one thing you wrote. It’s 2004*, not 2004.
Joe Buck Stinks.
Joe West Stinks, too.
I can’t believe it. I just can’t believe it. We were rolling and Damon pulls up lame? This is going to be a battle.
Gardner in CF:
dude, you have to give respect to get it.
Swisher has had some of the worst at bats this series. He has absolutely lost any shred of plate discipline.
Country Joe West should never ump a WS game again.
The location he called ARod out on was identical to two balls throw by Pettitte.
I hope he gets reviewed in the offseason.
OMG a strike call!!!
Seriously, how many more years does FOX have the playoffs. These two clowns (especially Mccarver) really affect my enjoyment of the game.
The top of the line up is going to damage Pedro again.
Hopefully Joe West returns to reality this inning.
If this garbage continues Girardi needs to make this an issue.
He’s going to need to call out Joe West on national television if the nonsense keeps up.
Get the first 2 to start it andy
that first pitch was the one West has been calling a ball all night. Maybe Andy’s “chat” did some good.
Right now Swish has absolutely no chance to hit. He chases every off speed pitch and can’t even drive a fastball over the plate. Damon got hurt so Hairston would of had to play LF anyway so Swish would of came into the game if he didn’t start.
ok this is a big inning…if andy gets this done quickly we have the top of the lineup starting next inning and a great chance to bust it open or at least get to the bullpen.
how many outs left?!??!?!
Pettitte has been throwing from behind in the count to most batters. He can go 7 strong if he starts getting ahead of batters.
“Cano is so close to break out, probably it’s too late for him.”
Yes, if only he had another week. The past 3 weeks just wasn’t enough time for him to get going. Pity.
CB-
in swishers defense, joe west has taken the ability to swing at only strikes away from the yankees.
i of course agree that the yankees should not swing at high pitches in places that they can’t do anything with if they hit it.
but on that pitch west called alex out on with the bases loaded , he told the yankkees they had to swing at anything close and not close.
yankees will have to battle. west will still try to bring the phillies back into this game.
Joe the Umpire = Joe the Plumber
K-K
14 outs!!!!
Hi michelle b., how is your day going?
seriously, they need to add more runs.
Yanks lineup got problems now…..
Congratulations. Ump.
14 outs.
He wasn’t gonna call that a strike the crowd forced him there.
If the Yanks win tonight, will the parade be tomorrow or friday? I go to college in DC and want to plan a trip back home to attend.
Keep Ruiz off the bases.
“Seriously, Buck?
Did you guys hear? Pedro’s pitching a gem and the Yankees have 4 runs on ONLY 3 hits! What are they thinking?”
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Oh you mean like when they gave Cliff Lee player of the game in Game 5?
5 ER over 7 innings isn’t exactly good
At least give it to Utley…he was the difference in that game not Lee.
I hate Fox.
West call strikes!!!!!
west is doing it again…..
Timo,
good point I remember that game like it was yesterday. To those people that do not think squeezing pitchers diminishes the chances of winning is rediculous. Everyone says you need good pitching but if strikes arent being called guess what? You are on your way to a bad outing.
Here we go again
omg, that’s a strike
Manual has to have a short leash on Pedro at this point.
GB7
Are you holding Erica back from getting to Gardner in Centerfield?
where the hell was that first pitch??
Now Andy has to battle the hitter and ump.
Francisco frozen
Breezing past brotherly love
Pettitte’s performance
When did Ruiz become Johnny Bench???
They should just automatically make the count 2-0 to Ruiz every time he comes up.
this is number 9…..come on andy! NUMBER 9!
you can’t walk ruiz. so don’t do it.
Yeah I noticed that they referred to Pedro as the “3-time Cy Young winner pitching to…” but not once did I hear Andy described as “the most winningest postseason pitcher, pitching to…”
I guess Cy Youngs have more relevance in the postseason than postseason wins do…
McCarver and Buck are two pukes.
andy just can’t pitch to ruiz.
very weird.
why cant they get ruiz out…
IF West is going to call those a strike, he needs to make sure its a strike for both teams. Pettite gave him the business after that last inning…
Stop walking the bottom of the order!!!
West is awful but Posada isn’t helping him out any. He is just horrid at framing pitches.
Who would have thought Joe Mauer would be the easiest catcher to get out this postseason
that wasn’t west’ fault. Andy may be losing it.
Gardner:
that’s the way to do it…kill em with kindness.
It was a great day and looking like a better night…hopefully for you too!
KF
November 4th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
GB7
Are you holding Erica back from getting to Gardner in Centerfield?
*****
No, I like Gardner in CF. He is going to share his lottery winnings with me
shoud have just drilled him.
only takes one pitch.
fox talks about what it wants to talk about.
in baseball and everything else.
they are not going to change, although, like everyone else, I wish they would…
Yankee stadium crowd is so quiet, they really to boo Joe Moron West.
This is embarrassing.
I like there top of the order with 2 out and nobody on. Danger here.
andy pitched ok….first pitch was perfect CALLED a ball!
next two outs are huge with utley coming up
Why does West continue to squeeze Andy but Pedro is getting pitches off the corner. What a joke…
Need to get the bullpen warmed up, in case Andy starts to tire.
Yanks batters bet start taking some pitches too and get walks
MJ, the umpires are subject to supervision and discipline by MLB. I’m sure the commissioner’s office made its desires known in the process by which CJ Bucknor was very likely dropped from an appointment to this WS because of his performance in the ALDS.
Enough w/ the walks Andy.
It is going to hurt.
It’s a shame Andy has to pitch to two people at the plate, the hitter and Joe West.
Time for a DP
how do you go to a baseball game w/ a suit on?
Trisha–lol. my bad.
lets go andy….
randy,
did you see my explanation about johnny?
“in swishers defense, joe west has taken the ability to swing at only strikes away from the yankees.”
randy,
I agree but the hitters can’t get caught up in this game.
They need to take the Ted Williams approach.
If its out of the zone – don’t swing. If the idiot behind the plate calls it a strike so be it.
They are only playing into Pedro’s hands by swinging at pitches like that.
If this continues Girardi needs to force West back to reality. West is going to respond to being called out on national television. He’ll be thinking about that as he wants to be the show on TV rather than an interpreter of the rules.
And as it is we’ve seen swisher have at bats far too often this year.
He stays patient, runs the count to 3-2 and then flails wildly.
Great DP.
Gotta get these outs here, Andy buckle down!
Brandon AWESOME! (BECAUSE In New York! This song isn’t what dreams are made of!) November 4th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
how do you go to a baseball game w/ a suit on?
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who do you think is paying $1000+ for tickets tonight?
Nice dp!!!
“When did Ruiz become Johnny Bench???”
When Jimmy Rollins became Bobby Meacham.
On cue!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
Nice, now let’s get some more runs!!!!!!
5-4-3
5-4-3
So proud to be wearing my Pettitte shirt tonight.
12 outs.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!
12 outs to go!!!!!!!!!!
5-4-3. Just great.
yes!!!!
Brandon AWESOME!,
Some people have to come from work
DP….pitchers best friend..
That was lovely
Start getting excited folks.
Yankee44 November 4th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Time for a DP
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Told ya
Double play – Can’t call that a ball can you West!!!
Jimmy Rollins’ bat sure isn’t matching his mouth… And that’s good for us
“Yankee44
November 4th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Time for a DP”
you, sir or madam are amazing. That’s two for you.
That is a HUGE double play!
Good job Andy !
What a turn! They do that 5-4-3 as good as anybody.
Pettitte is not attacking hitters and falling behind…but nice DP there started by AROD
Excellent double play!
Nicely done by Andy and the infield.
15 outs, 12 to go.
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Andy is a Warrior. I’d go to battle with a guy like him anyday. No guts No glory…
Hey Rollins you aren’t living up to your pre series hype
Yea…try and squeeze that nice DP there!
Lets go Yankees!!!!!!!!!
Twin Killings: 2
NYY626 Wine Count: 2
Number of times NYY626 has swooned over the Andy death stare tonight: roughly 27
fatigue with a pitcher is not just total pitches in a game.
it’s pitches in an inning too.
that double play on rollins was huge.
Jeff NJ November 4th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Joe the Umpire = Joe the Plumber
lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6 outs till Mo!!!!!!!!!!
6 outs to Mo??!?
12 MORE TO GO!! LET’s GO YANKEES!!!!!
Triple Short Of A Cycle, Atleast take the damn blazer off. This is a baseball field.
I cant believe that francesa thought andy would stink…. TAKE THAT!
Huge, Huge, Huge DP there. Need a couple more now
What a yeoman’s effort by Andy tonight. A 37-year old on 3 days rest against one of the best lineups in baseball.
We need more runs. This Philly team doesn’t quit, 4 isn’t enough. Top of the lineup here, need at least 1.
michelle b. – Let’s Hear it for New York, New York! November 4th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Andy is a Warrior. I’d go to battle with a guy like him anyday. No guts No glory…
Andy and Matsui, what a tandum!!!!
Rollins bat isnt matching his bark because he is one of the most overrated players in baseball!
Erica – love the countdown..keep it up please!
DOUBLE PLAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Andy is a good dude. I live in Philly and saw him getting lunch with his family last weekend. He signed my hat for me and was sooo nice to everyone. And now he is just shutting people down. Small town, quiet guy that just performs in big games. I am happy he is showing the doubters that 3 days rest for an old man is OK…
2 more innnings then game ova, mo shuts the door.
glad andys on the mound..lets get some more runs and put phils to sleep
Are you ready for the Yankees to put it out of reach this inning?
Andy at 75 pitches. How long do we let him go??
If the short rest is going to effect Andy’s backside, it’ll be right about now……More runs guys
Our offense still has more work to do. 4 runs is not going to win this.
They should play Baba Oreily when Andy pitches. He’s the pitcher version of Paul…
November 4th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Brandon AWESOME! (BECAUSE In New York! This song isn’t what dreams are made of!) November 4th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
how do you go to a baseball game w/ a suit on?
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Brandon,
the suits are one thing, but what kills me is the women who wear High Heels to sporting events. Seriously, what are they thinking.
6 inn for Pettitte 7 inn Marte 8-9 Rivera!
CB -
I’m all for Joe calling out West on national television, but only after the game is over.
That way Selig can’t fine him.
How can he find him when he’s on Barbados?
pedro out
Here comes Durbin…Let’s slap him around!!
Pedro out. Philly bullpen in.
we need to ROCK durbin!
We’re into the bullpen. This is a good thing.
6 outs until Mo.
12 outs until 27.
I know that’s not the car the WS MVP is getting. What was that? A Buick???
If that was Pedro getting that DP in that situation they would have had to wheel McCarver out to get an emergency bypass and remove his lips from the Phillies collective butts while they’re at it.
I’m waiting for them to call MArtinez “effective” and call his 4 ER in 4in a “Gem”
they have to get RP ready in the pen….can’t let this lead get away,they are going to have trouble scoring runs
michelle b,
No complaints about the heels from me
DP!
that will show them!
what u gonna do with that Joe West?
That pitch that Gardner, Alex, and Swish struck out on is riding up. Looks good coming in, but not what they’re expecting.
We’re winning, folks. Please enjoy the game.
JETER!!!!
JETER!
Now lay down a nice bunt
misplayed…
EL CAPITANO!
Bunt him over.
P.S. Anyone who complained about Jeter’s DP the other night is not allowed to cheer right now
Nice going, now let’s score him!!!
Bunt Hairston?
“Andy at 75 pitches. How long do we let him go??”
Send him out for the 6th, but I’d get the pen ready.
STADIUM IS GETTING LOUD!
they can taste it
i wish i was there
Captain smooth does it again, have to get him in now. Bunt him over Hairston..
Double-Bunt -Homer-Homer
Pedro “I would be a king over there” out after 77 pitches on full rest.
Derek Jeter is my Captain!
please do not bunt!!!
great bunt
We’re into the Phils’ bullpen in the fifth…
I smell blood… actually, that might be champaigne I’m smelling!
GOOD bunt!
I miss Johnny
Very good job by Hairston
Now hopefully Tex can actually hit a sac fly
Beautiful bunt by Hairston.
Gotta get that 4 run lead.
5-1 is like a mountain compared to 4-1.
“If this continues Girardi needs to force West back to reality. West is going to respond to being called out on national television.”
CB-
you’re probably right.
i’m a little fired up right now. maybe a little too fired up
i don’t think i’ve ever complained about umpires calling strikes , but this guy west is off the charts predictable in his bad calls.
Time for Tex and A-Rod to join in on the fun.
Get it in the air Tex!
Thats a strike???
that is a dumb play!!! do not give outs a away!!! better chance of scoring a run with 0 outs left and runner on 2nd then 1 out and runner on third!!!
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
He is going to share his lottery winnings with me
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I thought the deal was only if it’s over a million
How often have we ever seen Jeter pull a ball to center left like that?
Pedro has nothing.
Not having Damon in the game really hurts in that spot.
Don’t like giving up an out when Pedro has nothing.
base hit/flyball here
i like the call….lets go TEX…fundamentals
Andy is definately going to pitch the sixth.
Please get him in Tex!!!
nice bunt. prob. better than damon would lay down (though damon is great, erica, granted).
Sac fly, Tex!
nice bunt by JH, Jr.
Miguel Cairo wears Jerry Hairston Jr. pjs to bed
Get this run home Tex, and all is forgiven.
Teix time, I am thinking hit here. Hoping anyway
Tex!!!
Just what the doctor ordered!
Gardner in CF
November 4th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
He is going to share his lottery winnings with me
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I thought the deal was only if it’s over a million
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How about 10K or more? I can really use improving in my vegas fund
Pedro isn’t pitching man…
Tex!!!!
TEX!!!!!!!!!!
better then a sac fly! arod light him up!
Nice job by Tex!!!
Tex!
YAY!!!!
jojo November 4th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I know that’s not the car the WS MVP is getting. What was that? A Buick???
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it would probably be a Corvette based on all the Chevy commercials… I know that’s what Eckstein got.
Erica – talk to me! talk to me!
seee…..
OMG Tex with a hit. This game is over
Tex !
TEXMAN!!
Great piece of hitting. He guessed right.
Tex for MVP! LOL, just glad he hit something, finally!
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
There is still more scoring to be done!
West can’t call bad strike if we’re ripping balls all over the field!
LETS GO YANKS!!!!!
That’s a big run. A 4 run lead is huge. Especially with a rested Mo looming.
YES HE CAN !
Awesome, Tex…keep the line moving, A-rod!
Marky Mark and the funky punch into center field!!!!!
Tex took a lot of pitches tonight and looked a lot more relaxed.
I don’t know why Charlie took out Pedro, but who cares!
Hey, my Fox from DishNetwork and local just went to SD instead of HD. Where’d my HD go?
“i don’t think i’ve ever complained about umpires calling strikes , but this guy west is off the charts predictable in his bad calls.”
I know randy, I don’t complain about the umps either too often.
But we can all sense it right now. And it feels like only some kind of fluke external circumstance can take this game away from them.
This feels like the night.
just what we needed! Tex!
all is forgiven
Keep tacking on some more
REDEMPTION FOR TEX!!!!!!!!!
DT – OPPC member
November 4th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Erica – talk to me! talk to me!
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Done! We are so in sync!
This Al is not a stat padder
they Yankees are a great TEAM, period.
Good job this inning by both Hairston and Teix getting the tack on run.
And an unbelievable pivot on the DP by Cano last inning. He was so smooth he made it look easy but it was anything but that.
West strikes again…..
ARo’d strike zone is about two plates wide
soooo far inside! west HATES AROD!
woah, this dude hates arod
Joe West is so pathetic. That was a ball.
on the outside part?…it was in the other batters box..
west misses another one with alex.
Wow we actually got a border line call
WS MVP gets to choose the auto of their choice by the car maker.
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
Kill Philly!!
haha that was a better pitch than the strike 2 call.. flip a coin west.
Nice job Alex
November 4th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
jojo
I know that’s not the car the WS MVP is getting. What was that? A Buick???
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jojo,
That’s Joe West’s getaway car… *g*
That’s right Manuel “GD Joe”
well take that! come on sui!
that was ball 5
glad to hear it michelle… my day’s going well and looking better.
Good news. Matsui is up!
Matsui make them pay again!!!
West didn’t even know that hit him?? Is this guy blind?
crooked numbers are our friend!
Time to put philly to sleep!
Arod had to fake getting hit there just to make sure West didn’t call that a strike.
“ARo’d strike zone is about two plates wide”
They need to make it fair.
apparently Joe Moron West hates A-Rod
Brian Bruney needs to be the first man out of the bullpen. I don’t even need to say why.
Manuel begging after getting all the calls, cranky old man
Tex is batting .183 in the post-season now but with 8 RBI.
Does anyone think Cliff lee comes out of the phillies pen tonight?
Matsui has been hitting lefties all year long! I will surely iss godzilla he has been a great yankee.
The Philly bullpen is really bad.
I’m going to miss watching Yankees baseball, especially this team.
this has been special…
Deb November 4th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
That’s Joe West’s getaway car… *g*
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I’m pretty sure Joe West’s getaway car would have a big “W” on it too.
If Joe West has this bad a reputation around the league, why does he still get this assignment?
I don’t understand.
What does Joe West have against centaurs?
SUI please win the MVP NOW!
“Does anyone think Cliff lee comes out of the phillies pen tonight?”
Sure, if you want him to end up like Scott Proctor.
joe west has accepted fate! yankees will win regardless of his attempts at intervention.
Ah man. This is getting good.
This game actually feels a lot like game 7 of the ’04 ALCS. I be the Phillies feel a lot now like I did then.
My dad is at the game right now. What I wouldn’t give to see the Yanks potentially win the series in person!
If Lee were to come out he would get lit up.
I have to admit, I find Charlie Manuel very obnoxious! The way he chews his gum, the way he speaks, and obviously complaining about the strike zone, the nerve. Thats when you know they are done, they are grasping for straws!
No Cliff lee isn’t coming out of the bullpen
now sui needs to ROCK happ!
I’m the last person to ever complain about ball strike calls but the discrepancy between the Yankees and Phils tonight is ridiculous. West sets up so far to the 3rd base side of home plate he can’t possibly see the outside corner and that’s where Andy lives. It’s cost Andy about 5 calls so far.
Here is where Matsui cements himself as World Series MVP.
MATSUI!
COME ON!
Let’s keep the line moving or as Jeff Francouer says:
“The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer”
This is a big at bat here for Matsui and Posada
wait, so if matsui’s mvp, he gets to pick an american car? lol…
Why do they give the MVP a car? These guys are multi millionaires. Do they really need a free car, particularly a car that they probably wouldn’t buy themselves?
How many pitches do we ride pettite fn
michelle b. – Let’s Hear it for New York, New York! November 4th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Does anyone think Cliff lee comes out of the phillies pen tonight?
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If the Yanks score any more runs then what’s the point?
Pepitone, we are talking about MLB, the worst pro sports league in North America, in term of league management skill.
I was hoping for a 3 home run game from Alex. But I’ll take this.
Matsui can go for the mvp here
gardner:
glad to hear! I’m ready to celebrate.
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
KILL PHILLY!!!!!!!
Of course trivia question against the yanks
Matsui, lets turn out the lights on Philly!!!!!!!
Matsui wins the MVP with a hit here.
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
How about 10K or more? I can really use improving in my vegas fund
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deal. What if you hit it big at Vegas with that money?
I was hoping FOX would flash the Paul O’Neill banner. I wanted to see a rumble.
When is the parade???
“Why do they give the MVP a car? These guys are multi millionaires. Do they really need a free car, particularly a car that they probably wouldn’t buy themselves?”
Advertising for the car company…
Matsui get a hit!!!
Go Go Godzilla!!!!!
“Why do they give the MVP a car? These guys are multi millionaires. Do they really need a free car, particularly a car that they probably wouldn’t buy themselves?”
Strictly for advertising purposes.
Matsui for MVP!!!!!
the Truth Squad November 4th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I’m the last person to ever complain about ball strike calls but the discrepancy between the Yankees and Phils tonight is ridiculous. West sets up so far to the 3rd base side of home plate he can’t possibly see the outside corner and that’s where Andy lives. It’s cost Andy about 5 calls so far.
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That’s a good observation, Truth. Maybe it’s West’s positioning that’s the problem in calling the zone for Pedro (righty) vs. Andy (lefty).
Manuel should have used Madson right here. Makes no sense to put in a far inferior pitcher with the game on the line in an elimination game.
“Why do they give the MVP a car? These guys are multi millionaires. Do they really need a free car, particularly a car that they probably wouldn’t buy themselves?”
Sad but true, you need to be rich to get free stuff.
Gardner in CF
November 4th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
How about 10K or more? I can really use improving in my vegas fund
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deal. What if you hit it big at Vegas with that money?
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We’ll bargain then. I am going New Years
Think Selig will insist on a makeup trophy for Hideki?
Pedro, king deposed
Manuel annoints Durbin
Phillies cry for Happ!
if matsui goes yard….. I will drink saki tonight.
“When is the parade”
Friday
That pitch looked off the plate
gift strike 1 for happ….
again, Yankee Stadium crowd is unusually quiet tonight.
Come on Matsui, we need you here cause there is a double play waiting on deck.
C’mon Tex. Try not to look fruity.
KF,
if they get out of this inning, i think we see Cliff lee for 6.7.8.
what the heck was Tex doing? Riverdance?
Time to put this game away……..
MATSUI!!!!!
So where is the best spot to be for the parade?
Holy Crap Matsui.
All bets are off for MVP.
M – V – P!!!!
MVP!!!! MVP!!! MVP!!!!!
Arigato Matsui-san!!!!!!!!!
Someone should McCarver that Matsui and Ichiro don’t get along, as far as I know..
Matsui is GREAT!!!!!
GODZILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Batsui!!!!
GODZILLA!!!!!!!!
nice half jumping jacks, Teixeira
steinbrenners, go give him a contract on second base
WOW MATSUI MVP!!!!
HOLY CR@P!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I LUV IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, Matsui can be World series MVP.
MAtsui-san making sure Philly don’t forget him.
Matsui decided to win this game all by himself.
Un-be-freakin-lievable!!!
SIGN MATSUI
10 YEARS 80 BILLION DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!
Reggie Matsui, your adoring fans awake…
3 for 3, 2 2b, hr, SIX RBI
I love that guy standing on second.
bonzai
Ball Game.
27th World Championship.
Matsui MVP.
Matsui !!!!!!!!!
the only happier than Yankee fans is his paper wife!
Wooohooo Origami!!!
MATSUI!!!!
Matsui-son!!!!!!!!!! Have a night!
mvp mvp!
He’s unconscious. Matsui is unreal. This series may already be over had he played in the games in Philly..
Matsui has just tied Bobby Richardson’s record for RBI in a WS game.
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
There are more runs out there!!!!!!
Who doesn’t want Matsu coming back next year?
Stand up and take your whoppin like a man … or a woman, whatever the case may be!!!!
There is your WS MVP.
Matsui hands down the MVP. This guy has to be signed back, please!
MVP!!!
Jorge, get you head out of your ass
As stupid as this sounds, I have already started to cry celebratory tears. I think it is hitting me that the Yankees are truly in the process of winning number 27!!!!!
I knew it in my gut before the game started, so I definitely am believing it with a 7-1 score.
WE ARE WINNING THE WORLD SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE GHOSTS HAVE COME OVER TO THE NEW STADIUM!!!!!
WS November 4th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
So where is the best spot to be for the parade?
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in the parade
he drove in 3 and took the double play away from Jorge. The man can do it all..
That there is your World Series MVP people… Wow… +650 Batting average, some longballs and a slew of RBI’s….
Hideki “GODZILLA” MVPSUI.
He is also a triple short of the cycle. I’m sure cashman just chased him around the bases with a new contract.
crooked numbers beat a crooked ump any day.
Does anyone still think Chase Utley should be MVP?
Matsui MVP WS. No question!
Who needs Mo, keep Andy in there for a complete game victory!
Matsui for emporer
seems like Posada has feeble swings after Matsui…
let’s see if he can change the trend
michelle b
At the rate the Yanks are hitting, I think they’ll smack him around too.
thank you matsui for being a good yankee, and if this is it… he’s going out with a bang.
Posada’s swing is really ugly tonight. LOL
get Matsui home
this might be a good time to mention that charlie manuel speaks fluent japanese from his time in japan.
now the time to use his japanese curse words if ever he was going to use them.
Posada sucks
They are going beserk in Japan. I can hear them hear in Taiwan.
Not to say I told you so… but I did say that the team that has to put its Chad into the game first will lose.
YOUR MVP, HIDEKI MATSUI!!
THE MOST CLUTCH BATTER IN THE LAST 5 YEARS ON THE YANKEES!
IF HE DOESN’T COME BACK, THEN GODSPEED! FANS BETTER APPRECIATE THIS GUY!
One of the really dissappointing parts of the last several years of the yankees not winning the series has been how some terrific yankees never got a shot at a ring.
At the top of that list was Matsui.
What he’s done since coming over from Japan has just been terrific.
He is a guy who deserves a ring. And right now he is doing everything in his power to make that happen.
Meanwhile, Jorge continues to kill the rally momentum…
Philly trolls……
Where are you???
6 RBIs in Gm.6 for Matsui-san. BTW Mo should win the MVP if any one at all.
Jorge…. Oy…
Great game, Posada. Thanks for playing.
Posada is trying to hard.
Posada swang at a second bad pitch tonight…
We’ll see your Chase Utley and raise you a Hideki Matsui.
Yuck ,I wish Posada’s contract was up sometimes.
Seems like at 38 there could be questions about Posada
WE’RE GONNA BOOKEND THE DECADE!!!
yankees have been exposing the phillies bullpen all series. figured it was just a matter of time.
Please don’t jinx. It isn’t over till it’s over (TM)
Matsui for MVP!
GOD!!!
With Posada,Cano & Swisher, we are playing shorthanded
I gave all credit for the Matsui hit to me giving my Reggie Jackson bobblehead a shake just before the hit
Godzilla rises!
The Rising Sun jubilant!
The Bronx is Bonkers!!!!!
I think we know our MVP.
dosn’t seem that loud. where’s the celebrating? come on!!
If this is Matsui’s last game as a Yankee, I can’t think of a better way to leave.
Stupid McCarver talking again about Matsui going to Seattle…
I love this team! Matsui if this is your last game buddy you will be missed old friend. I love your professionalism, your attitude, your respect for the game and others. God Bless.
guys, we’ve been through alot of pain since 2000… 2004 feels like it happened yesterday.. the last few years have been faiulure after failure.. so when you’re cleebrating tonight relize how lucky we are.
Philly Trolls are gnoshing on Cheesesteaks and ripping up the NY Giants forums right about now…
Can-Do!!!
Can-Do!!!
Can-Do!!!
Tim McCarver would give his WS MVP vote to Jeff Mathis for that block he made at home plate back in the ALCS.
I hope they have Matsui’s translator ready for his MVP acceptance speech.
Suzyn and Sterling are practically begging the Yankees to bring Matsui back.
Problem with that is he has no position. On an older team the DH spot needs to be open. If all 8 positions were age 25 okay then bring him back but they’re not.
We might not even need to see Mo this game!
Matsui and Pettite are my MVPs!
whatever November 4th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
guys, we’ve been through alot of pain since 2000… 2004 feels like it happened yesterday.. the last few years have been faiulure after failure.. so when you’re cleebrating tonight relize how lucky we are.
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Amen Bruddah….
Game isn’t over, keep scoring
I knew it in my gut before the game started, so I definitely am believing it with a 7-1 score.
WE ARE WINNING THE WORLD SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE GHOSTS HAVE COME OVER TO THE NEW STADIUM!!!!!
You’ll remember Nov 4th for a long time
I’m unashamedly greedy.
More runs please!
I’ll start getting excited with a 6 run lead in the 8th not the 5th. Still a lot of outs left.
does anyone know if a DH has been mvp of a series before? if so, who was it? just curious.
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
SMASH PHILLY!!!!
Will Cano get a hit?
EH, NO.
Benny,
sake
YankeeRay,
BANZAI!!!
The Sayonara kid does it again,and TEX GETS A HIT!
the problem with not bringing back matsui is that arod will have no protection in the lineup…
Will Matsui give an Interview on national tv in english after the game? I know he speaks fluent english.
I think it’s a safe bet that Matsui won’t hit for the cycle.
Sorry guys, but Cano & Swisher reek
This is a big inning with 2,3,4 coming up….
The stadium does sound quiet. I was there for the last world’s series and the place was literally rockin’ — best feeling in the world.
Cano is pathetic
I won’t feel safe until we get a 10 run lead
I think Godzilla is coming back next year, I don’t care if he plays 1 game next year. PAY THAT MAN!!
Matsui this WS: 8-12, 2 2b, 3 hr, 12 rbi. The 12 rbi ties the Bobby Richardson’s single series record set back in 1960.
I told you people I had a bad feeling about this game …
how can 1 man score 6 runs hiimself?
in the most important game of the year?
in the most importang game of this decade for us?
i’m just so amazed by him right now
i will forever respect him
That was a great inning. I’m sure the Yankees will score some more runs. Keep Andy for 2 more then hand the ball to Mo if it gets tight.
Todd – you’re up 7-1 – how about enjoying yourself…the ones you’re bashing got us here. Relax.
Matsui-san if this is it for you Sayonara w/ much love my friend, Sayonara w/ much love indeed.
brandon, prepare those Kate hudson movies lol
Can we stop complaining about posada? We’re up 7-1 with 12 outs to go. WHO CARES??
LETS GO YANKEEEEEEESSSS!
Cincinnati’s Dan Driessen became the first World Series DH in 1976.
Lots of time left guys…..relax until 7 or 8.
Matsui one year deal in the printer as we speak
the stadium is quiet b/c the folks that paid $1000+ for a ticket are in there…the grey poupon crowd…
2004 seems like a distant memory
Cano is overdue and I kinda feel bad for the guy. You can just tell he’s trying hard to contribute.
Ed – campaigning for Josh Willingham (it worked for Gaudin) November 4th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
brandon, prepare those Kate hudson movies lol
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Oh No! That’s right. lol
Matsui’s fearless. PERIOD.
Matsui will get himself some Japanese bionic legs this offseason and will be patrolling CF for the Yankees next season.
“You’ll remember Nov 4th for a long time”
And that made me cry even more. Thank you so much for sharing in that with me, KF. It really means so much to me.
12 more outs. Treat them with respect and cherish each one. They are important!
one factor that may bring matsui back is the additional revenue he brings to the yankees from japan. with a fall off in season tix sales likely that could be deciding ( along with WS MVP)
It doesn’t matter who’s pathetic…who stinks..etc..
We’re on the fast track to the world series right now guys…enjoy it!!!!!!!!
Matsui has a solid chance to stay healthy for the next couple of years. All he does his bat, and he doesn’t mind sitting much more than most regular players so other guys can DH. The Yanks should really bring this guy back. Clearly he would want to stay, and man he is playing like he really wants that first ring. He’s not gonna be denied this year. A really great sight to see for a truly professional, clutch hitter. Hideki is a true Yankee and he has been since DAY ONE.
NYY626-
You should be so proud tonight
The score is:
Matsui 6, Phillies 1.
Phillies 1 Team Japan 6
Paul Molitor for the blue jays in 1993 was also a DH MVP
keep the foot on the throat… play like its a tie game!
Big shut down for Andy in th 6th. Victorino, Utley, Howard.
As long as Pettitte keeps shutting the Phillies down, he needs to stay in. He’s earned that right, so far. 8 innings would be perfect.
Jeter has always referred to Matsui as a professional hitter. He’s proven that this game. Can we say “clutch”??
Awesome, couldn’t happen to a better man.
doesnt matter if its 6 runs or one, for most of the series posada has stunk at bat and behind the plate
it’s amazing…without the yankees – what does the city have? the mets, knicks and rangers don’t live up. giants and jets are in jersey. without us, nyc would be a huge laughing stock.
Brandon-
Start with Raising Helen. Get the worst over with
Huge inning for Andy right here. Gotta get Utley and Howard.
Buck: shutup.
Who is the bridge to Mo?
Payroll rant alert
Stultus Magnus
November 4th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Stupid McCarver talking again about Matsui going to Seattle…
And to play with Ichiro.. and they don’t get along..McCarver talks to hear his own opinions, sometimes
joe buck is crying
Hopefully Andy can get threw the big guys in this inning. Joba warming up.
Listen to Joe talking about the money…
right on cue… Buck talking payroll
The new stadium also doesn’t hold noise like the old place did. So it’s not as loud.
i would let pettitte keep pitching into the 7th and take him out mid inning to get a standing ovation…
Joe Buck sounds depressed LOL
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
SMASH PHILLY!!!!
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Erica really, really, really deserves her big lead! I second making that happen!
This game is not over, we need a one two three inning, just to let them know we are not letting them up off the mat.
Don’t expect A-Rod hit anything tonight, ’cause West won’t let that happen.
Is this Pettitte’s last game?
I’ve been defending Matsui all year so this isn’t jusy a bandwagon comment … but anyone who still doesn’t think the Yanks should at least think about bringing him back as a DH for another year or two is flat out stupid.
Alright Andy now get the big guys….
11 OUTS!!!!!!
buck can’t say a positive without bringing up 3 negatives
11 more
Tex is so pumped
Why does everyone think Matsui is not coming back?
I know it’s been talked about…but assuming we win the game tonight, the World Series, and Matsui the MVP. Why wouldn’t we sign him for another year?
I mean, could this be Pettittes last game? Do you think he’ll retire after this?
Pettitte should get more money
i’ve had enough of you knuckleheads with the posada bashing.
he went into this game second to alex in rbis.
he’s got pettitte into the 6th inning.
you think andy would be comfortable with anyone else.
posada’s job right now is bringing this baby home.
5 outs to Mo (if necessary)
11 outs to 27
“Who doesn’t want Matsu coming back next year?”
What was so special about that last at bat by Matsui is that is shows how futile trying to platoon match up with him is.
Matsui is not phased by left handed hitting. He just isn’t.
Manuel – like so many managers however – just refuses to believe this so he puts Happ in with the game on the line to get a lefty lefty match up against Matsui.
Instead of putting Madson in the game – Manuel uses a far inferior pitcher probably justifying it in his mind as a lefty lefty matchup.
But it doesn’t work with Matsui.
One of the central keys to the yankees offense this year was teh differential advantage they generated playing at home with that short right field porch.
And one of the main reasons why they enjoyed such an advantage was that their left handed hitters – Matsui, Cano, Damon – all have the ability to drive the ball against lefties. Each of them is minimally affected by lefty pitching.
And when you watch Ryan Howard get at bats against Pettite and CC you see how valuable that skill is.
And front and center in that is Matsui. He can kill lefties just as he does righties.
One of the most compelling reason to bring Matsui back is his ability to hit lefty pitching for power. That is a rare skill to find in a lefty hitter – even very good ones – and it is an essential skill set to have in the new yankee stadium.
Bronx Bombers Girl
November 4th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Erica – always OPPC
November 4th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
DT-
All I want is a really, really, really big lead
SMASH PHILLY!!!!
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Erica really, really, really deserves her big lead! I second making that happen!
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DT is doing a good job so far. We are a good team when it comes to begging for runs
Godzilla Attacks!
Philly Reduced To Rubble!
Tomorrow’s Headline!
You GOTTA bring him back as a DH.
I hope AJ is taking lessons from Andy tonight.
leave him in the bullpen until needed
Girardi don’t screw around with a hot hand
Mattyinnj…I totally agree with you about Posada…overrated and he is stinking it up..
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
NYY626-
You should be so proud tonight
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Agreed! and he’s still in there gutting it out on 3 days rest.
How much guaranteed money does he get next season???
An-dy Pet-titte!!! clap clap clap
this is the advantage of the american league – no NL team has anybody on the bench as good as matsui.
ANDY PETTITTE CHANT!!!
I just realize Joe Buck is such a jerk.
He HAS TO list all Yankees’ big contracts one by one.
How is it stupid to bring back matsui, since he is younger than damon, and a better dh. and you can put AJ or one of the big free agents in left and be a better team. Matsui like pettite is clutch
Andy Pettitte chant.
Erica – always OPPC November 4th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
NYY626-
You should be so proud tonight
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Trust me, I am. Angel must be quite happy as well
Is that an Andy Pettitte chant I hear????
Whatta you guys think happens to Pettite after this year?
I think another 1 or 2 year deal w/o the incentives this time.
Pay this man too.
Sorry Boston, but this win will ensure Yankees as Team Of The Decade!
Again.
“With Posada,Cano & Swisher, we are playing shorthanded”
I feel like Po, & Cano are due for a couple big hits
wow!!
I want Hideki back. Sorry, Erica, but I think he’s more consistent and less slump-prone than Johnny. Even though I love them both!
The crowd sounds very loud to me; I don’t know what people are complaining about.
Andy has to throw it right over the plate to get a strike called
Oh come on! West was calling that a strike for Philly!
If that doesn’t give you chills.. you are dead
I want Andy Pettitte on the mound in the World Series clinching games for the next 5 years
NYY626 – GO ANDY!!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Trust me, I am. Angel must be quite happy as well
Is that an Andy Pettitte chant I hear????
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Yup. I joined in.
Angel- where are you?
I want Andy in there until Mo takes over to close it down.
Ugh — just showed Joba warming — I don’t want his mug on the mound tonight if at all possible.
Stay away from Utley….
New thread. Come on over.
Walk him. He can’t break Reggie’s record
Boy this is fun…Not even Buck can ruin this…Andy in the mid 80′s prob can get through the next inning…
Game 6 Buck/McCarver “hammered” count: 2
Buck just got more excited over that foul form Utley then anything the Yankees have done tonight.
Whew! Close one… no need to let Utley get another one… might as well bean him.
It’s what the Phils are doing to A-Rod anyway…
if I never see Chase Utley swing again, I will be very very happy.
Sure Mac. Of course Matsui might go to Seattle, to be with Ichiro. Put aside that they do not get along. They are both Japanese right?
Tool.
Reggie thanks you, Andy.
“Why does everyone think Matsui is not coming back?”
Because the sports media says so. Supposedly, they’ve talked to Yankee insiders who say that the Yankees plan to only keep Damon OR Matsui. If it were me (close your ears, Erica), I’d keep Matsui. Damon proved tonight that he can break down. Keep draining Matsui’s knees and he can last the entire season.
Better a walk than a dinger at this point
Joe West continues to call pitches on the outside against Andy.
I agree, this does not sound like a typical New York crowd.
They’re starting to sound like the fans out here in L.A.
Crap, please get Howard out now
new thread
I’d also prefer Matsui over Damon.
Bad Pettitte.
new thread
Get him out.
I had a really really bad feeling that was gonna happen
And West gives Philly an extra run
How did he hit that out ?
Thanks Andy, your shower awaits.
crap!
Ouch.
DAMN…..That is where Howard’s power is to LF. Crap..
I smell a parade!
Utley and Howard. Those were Andy’s guys.
Time for Joba?
we need more runs!!
I told you people we needed a one two three, now the Philliies have cut it to 4.
Keep walking guys Andy…..lets help them out.
Yuck
One got away from Andy right there. But that is too little too late for Howard.
Now I really don’t want to see Joba, Coke or Aceves…
Thought Joe was coming to take Andy out.
Phillies back in the game…..Girardi should take him out..
4 outs to Mo (if necessary)
10 outs to 27
10!
wow, Andy is really gutting it out. he has nothing left…
whatever November 4th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Joe Buck sounds depressed LOL
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Imagine how John Miller would be sounding right now.
This is andy’s last batter
Andy deserved better…
SCREW YOU jOE wEST driving up his pitch count!!
If that’s all that Howard does this World Series I will take it.
Well done Andrew Eugine Pettite! Outstanding job with one bad pitch to Ryan Howard. Let’s Go Yankees!
BTW: I was at Yankee stadium when Bobby Richardson set that record in the W.S. Yankees offensively killed the Pirates, but lost a heart breaker in the 7th game. Still not over that….Being that I’m Matsui’s biggest fan, it’s just fitting.
Pettitte was gassed. What a warrior.
bring in Mo now??? Francesca’s plan…
on one hand, i feel like this game is very close to being over knowing MO is just waiting.
on the other, i feel like this is a big big out for joba
Let’s go Joba! Go right after them!
all pitches AWAY please
Joba is bringing the HEAT!!!!!!
this is where the game gets interesting….Joba…Hughes..Marte…
9!!!!
Now we need to get those 2 runs back.
Joba Rules
YankeeKid
November 4th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
bring in Mo now??? Francesca’s plan…
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The last person I’d take baseball advise from is Francesa He’s worse than McCarver and Buck, combined LOL
UN-BE-LIEVABLE!!!
think the yanks will at least consider a 1-yr contract for godzilla?
if i were girardi, i’d lift him for a pinch-hitter in his last at-bat, let him soak up the cheers: he deserves it… unless he’s seriously thinking cycle? lol
No matter what, I am glad Swish was part of this team. He brought energy and extreme enthusiasm to the Yanks.
Oh please God let there be insurance runs now so Mo doesn’t come in for 3.
9 outs to go
Bret
Wow…. at least take a cut at it GGBG. Go down swinging.
OK, Melky Haters.
Miss him yet?
Gardner = Pitcher’s spot in NL..automatic OUT
is it in gg contract to not swing?
he makes melky look like Mickey!
this game is far from over, but we are going through the phillies’ bullpen fast, which is very good
Jeter looks so confident/even if he did ground out.
Big inning here. Get thru this and I can almost relax.
Let’s go Joba. Go right after them!
8!!!
Let’s see if Joba can maintain focus after giving up the two strike hit. He should have gone with something off speed. Still had a pitch to waste right there…
7!!!
Joba’s stuff looks better than it has most of the post-season, but it doesn’t ness make me feel good about him. It’ll be interesting where things go with him next season and how much debate we get to deal with again.
And as I speak, he almost gets a DP
Is it me or does Robbie look like he tries to turn two in slow motion?
Don’t get me wrong, it has to be hit harder than that to turn two on Rollins but still…
Wow… that was close! Damn. A half second more and we get Rollins…
C’Mon Joba! Go right after Victorino!!!!
Here comes Damaso Marte…
Would have been nice if Joba could have gotten Victorino.
I’m just not going to talk now. It’s worked all night.
6!!!!!!
Wow. Mild heart attack.
COME ON YANKS!!!!!!!
I think the lyrics ought to be DH Hero no? Nice use of posterize on that commercial.
Tim McCarver has an astounding grasp of the obvious…
talk about “seeing eye single”…
Chocolate covered Twinkie? Where can I get me one of those? Why is McCarver leaving out all the important details. Now I have to email Eyre…
Is it Mo in the 8th or does Marte come out to face Howard?
5!!!!
Marte? Seriously? Marte? Is this the same guy that we saw all season or has some sort of Alien pod thing been going on?
Why in the world would Gardner be playing that shallow?