A very pinstriped Thanksgiving
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Nov 26, 2009 
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I’m settling into Connecticut for a day of turkey and pie with my sister and a few friends. Our hosts, Mandy and Todd, had their first baby a few months ago. My sister got engaged last month. You might have heard that I recently got a new job. There’s a lot to be thankful for in this house. I’m sure the same can be said around your table.
But this is a Yankees blog, and clearly the Yankees and their fans have plenty to be thankful for as well. Beyond the obvious – rings anyone? — here are four things the Yankees should be thankful for? Why four? Because five would have taken a bit longer and that turkey’s not going to cook itself.
• Mariano Rivera: There are so many great players on this Yankees team. The organization must be thankful for Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, Andy Pettitte and all the rest, but when a team is three outs away from winning the World Series, only the guy on the mound seems to matter. Is there anyone you’d rather have in that situation?
• Brad Lidge: A lot of pitchers would have remembered to cover third base. Here’s to the guy who didn’t.
• Jesus Montero: Whatever his ultimate position — don’t give up him staying behind the plate just yet — the kid has one of the best bats in minor league baseball. And he doesn’t turn 20 for another three days.
• Whipped cream: Just when you thought a walk-off win couldn’t get any better, the Yankees added a creamy topping and made it perfectly delicious.
happy Thankgsiving Chad. Nice post.
I think all of us are very thankful to have you and sam, chad…have a great day today
Thankful that Pete left.
Happy Thanksgiving, Chad.
1) Rivera. The modern version of Babe Ruth
2) Joe Girardi. Was my #1 candidate as the next manager 4 years ago. He is the perfect manager for this organization
3) the yankees emphasis in a farm system. And building from within
4) CC Sabathia. He is very likeable and persons like him make me care if the yankees win or lose. And he can pitch too
Happy day to all. Relax, be grateful and in your moments of quiet reflection figure our the rotation and 2 and 5 hole hitters. If you do that I will be even more thankful.
Wishing all of LoHud Land a very happy thanksgiving!
I am thankful for the very hard work you all do to keep us so informed about our favorite team and baseball as a whole.
Also very thankful for the folks who post here who allow me to waste time posting with them when I can and reading along to their interesting conversations when I can’t!
I’m thankful, among other things, that the powers that be at LoHud made the right hires so that this blog is better than ever (much better, actually).
Great point about Montero, Chad. It gets kind of tiring having to read that Montero will never remain behind the plate, even though most of these people have never seen him play. Of course, given that Cablevision has discontinued CN8, I haven’t either.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Chad as well as everyone in Yankeeland.
We have much to be thankful for, and thank you Mr. Steinbrenner for your dedication to your fans and team.
Good morning, all.
Happy Thanksgiving to Chad, Sam, Josh, and the staff at the Journal News who make this blog THE place to be for Yankees fans. And to Pete, also, for his work in bringing it to life.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who are a part of this strange little e-media community. (I’m a 20th century guy, so I still find this all a bit amazing!)
And, let’s all still bask in #27.
SESAME STREET FLOAT!
We should all be thankful for this first class LoHud staff that provides us with all the latest.
They arrived late in the season but more the made up for the shortcomings of their harsh predecessor.
Happy Thanksgiving to the Yankee Universe
The Red Sox can have their nation as we all know we live in a Yankee Universe. I’d love to see that phrase used as thats what it is.
Thank you so much for such a great blog. It’s rerally appreciated…I check it regularly everyday…..always look forward to reading it! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Looks like Alex Gonzalez signed with Toronto. Scutaro might be headed to the Red Sox next.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
crawdaddy
November 26th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Looks like Alex Gonzalez signed with Toronto. Scutaro might be headed to the Red Sox next.
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I don’t like this move as him and Pedroia will be pests in the middle of that infield
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Remember – no flipping the bird today….
at least not until the stuffing is removed…
“I don’t like this move as him and Pedroia will be pests in the middle of that infield”
Listen, Yankee fans need to stop being paranoid and worried about what the Red Sox might do because the reality is that they will field a good team every year and it’s up to the Yankees to field a better team and then beat them.
If they want to give Scutaro a three year contract then so be it because I think that’s what he’s going to get from some team because this is his last chance to get a pretty good contract since he’s 34 now. Furthermore, last season was a career year for him so who’s to say he won’t revert back to his career numbers.
There is little joy in beating a lousy Red Sox team so it’s better when the Yankees beat them when they field a good team and have spent more money then they wanted to.
Happy Thanksgiving, Chad -and Sam and Josh and everyone on this blog!
I love this holiday – family and food. Does it get any better?
As a Yankee fan, I’m thankful for 25 guys that were incredibly easy and fun to root for – they were, as Cash called them, a band of brothers. I’m thankful for pie (whipped cream, yum) – how appropriate on Thanksgiving, lol; red bull (not for me, but it worked for Swish), great FA signings, our core four – everyone on the team. Also, I’m thankful we have an owner who wants to win and is willing to spend $$ on his team, something that not all fans can say about their owner…..and a GM who has stuck to his plan (and has done it despite the criticism from all corners).
We here thank you three: Chad, Josh, and Sam, for
(1) taking over this blog on such short notice after the founder left;
(2) taking the reporting and the commentary to the next level.
I am thankful for a great family, good job and the Yankees being World Series Champions again.. oh yeah and I am also thankful for not reading daily to see Pete bash Arod..
I’m very thankful for many things, but I hope in a few weeks I will be thankful that Halladay has been shipped to the Cubs or Dodgers, or some other faraway team!
Dennis, I’m sorry to hear about your parents and the loss of your friend. I hope your parents are doing better?
Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!
I’m thankful that the holidays started on November 4th this year.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/.....-1.1622798
For Holliday fans……….but again, the Yankees want to bring back Damon; Holliday is going to cost too much.
Just saw the Sesame Street float!!
I’m happy that Johnny Damon is one of the toughest third outs.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
enjoy the moment.
Seeing how Bob Sheppard just hung it up, I am thankful to say that I was able to hear his voice for many memorable games in the late 90′s. God bless him.
Bob Sheppard has officially retired. Enjoy retirement Bob and thanks for everything.
http://tinyurl.com/ybxzepn
Erica–After much thought I reject your trade for Halladay. He is a terrific pitcher, but you have shown a lot of upside as a blogger. I expect you, despite societal and employment, to continue to improve while Halladay is only a few years from a downward slide. Now for Felix–I admit I’m tempted.
Here’s the link about Shepphard:
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com.....8;c_id=nyy
Whew – what a voice, and what a career. I’m sorry he retired, but I feel good that he’s doing much better, health-wise. Every time Jeter is announced, we get to hear the Voice of God, so he’s not truly gone.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope everyone enjoys this wonderful day with family and friends.
I have been away from the blog for about two weeks because of the flu and then lots and lots of maid of honor duties since my best friend got married this past Saturday so I have alot of reading to catch up on
Happy Thanksgiving, Chad! You’re doing a great job. It sounds like you have a lot to be thankful for with your family and friends too. Have a great day!
Bronx Bombers Girl-I was wondering where you went! Glad to hear you’re feeling better.
Have a great Thanksgiving
Are other folks posts getting eaten too?
Drive – just checking in between kitchen chores and saw your post – Wishing you and your family the best today. Enjoy Thanksgiving and here’s hoping we can both eat all we want – without putting it on the waistline!
I just read Chad’s last comment about the whipped cream…that was a fun addition to the Yanks this year. It was amazing to me how early in the year YES would cut away from the postgame before the “pie” was delivered and we’d have to watch it on replay! It took YES a few walk off games to get it right.
While on the topic of the “pie”, I would hope the Yanks will invest in some real pie plates and real whipped cream next year….shaving cream on a towel didn’t do it for me.
austinmac
November 26th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Erica–After much thought I reject your trade for Halladay. He is a terrific pitcher, but you have shown a lot of upside as a blogger. I expect you, despite societal and employment, to continue to improve while Halladay is only a few years from a downward slide. Now for Felix–I admit I’m tempted.
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Awww- thank you very much.
This thanksgiving I am very thankful for a lot. One thing in particular, is you Yankee people. I don’t usually with popular opinions. I don’t usually even talk about baseball that much on here. But I truly enjoyed “watching” games with you folks every night and the little Yankee community we formed here
I haven’t kept up on the posts about Matsui and Damon….I’m up in the air about Damon but I’d love to see Matsui back for at least a year or two with an option year followed by a personal services contract for a bunch of years, maybe 10? I’d love to see him traveling around Asia on behalf of the Yankees as long as he wants to stay involved in baseball. He’s been a great Yankee.
A 2 year offer for Johnnie and a generous 1 yr for Hideki. Matsui probably walks but I think Johnnie comes back.
Halladay is a real possibility but I hope Cashman is thinking outside the box and is in on players that nobody is talking about. Those are always the best deals, the ones that sneak up on everyone.
What would you give up for Hanley Ramirez? He could move to CF. I know it isn’t gonna happen but ya never know!
The power of beer. In Savannah, GA, a man went into a grocery store last night, pushing a baby stoller with his son in it. He bought a few items, but, neglected to tell the checkout clerk about the 2 twelve packs of Bud-Light his son was laying on. The store manager confronted the thirsty fellow and, he said he wasn’t trying to steal it, that, they could just keep the beer. The manager said, no, they were going to call the police. The guy took off, leaving the beer behind.
Oh, yeah….he also forgot to take his kid.
The police turned the 6 month old accomplice over to his mother.
Ahhh….those crazy kids.
It’s probably a very stupid question but in the Netherlands we don’t celebrate thanksgiving but:
Why do you eat turkey on thanksgiving..???
Roger(live from Amsterdam)
November 26th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
It’s probably a very stupid question but in the Netherlands we don’t celebrate thanksgiving but:
Why do you eat turkey on thanksgiving..???
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Because pigeons don’t have a lot of meat on the drumsticks.
Betsy – high on pie
For Holliday fans……….but again, the Yankees want to bring back Damon; Holliday is going to cost too much.
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Damon is probably going to cost too much too.
I’m thankful to our boys for giving us the season of our lives
I’m Thankful for AJ Burnett being “good AJ” in game 2 of the world series.
Saved our season.
I’m off for some potato stuffing and a twenty pound turkey. I’m still enjoying watching highlights of the season, this is as good as it gets!
Happy Thanksgiving everybody!
“The power of beer. In Savannah, GA, a man went into a grocery store last night, pushing a baby stoller with his son in it. He bought a few items, but, neglected to tell the checkout clerk about the 2 twelve packs of Bud-Light his son was laying on. The store manager confronted the thirsty fellow and, he said he wasn’t trying to steal it, that, they could just keep the beer. The manager said, no, they were going to call the police. The guy took off, leaving the beer behind.”
GB – nice job. you changed “great-grandson” to “son” to protect the camouflaged and bad spellers.
Happy thanksgiving everyone..
Hopefully the offseason will get going soon with some real action.
I am thankful to have a place to go read so many interesting posts about my Yankees. So a great big Thanks to all of you!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
DT – OPPC member
November 26th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
“The power of beer. In Savannah, GA, a man went into a grocery store last night, pushing a baby stoller with his son in it. He bought a few items, but, neglected to tell the checkout clerk about the 2 twelve packs of Bud-Light his son was laying on. The store manager confronted the thirsty fellow and, he said he wasn’t trying to steal it, that, they could just keep the beer. The manager said, no, they were going to call the police. The guy took off, leaving the beer behind.”
GB – nice job. you changed “great-grandson” to “son” to protect the camouflaged and bad spellers.
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No way. They can’t blame that one on me this time. I only drink Coor’s Light.
Did u go to UNC tarheel yank?
I’m thankful for being Dutch and not having thanksgiving over here so I don’t have to visit my mother in law today
“Why do you eat turkey on thanksgiving..???”
cuz next to goat/lamb is is the best tasting meat on the planet
anyway, it is said the Pilgrims had quail and/or turkey for their first annual thanksgiving day meal and americans have adapted this
No blake I just live very close.
Roger. Being off work, deep fried turkey, sweet potatoe casserole, and pecan pie make up for having to see the mother in law, at least in my case..do you have pecan pie in the Netherlands?
Tarheel , I’m from the old north state myself.
“No way. They can’t blame that one on me this time. I only drink Coor’s Light.”
It’s good the guy was caught now.
Next- he’d be wearing a Fighting Irish cap, hiding a half keg under his shirt claiming he was really Charlie Weis.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I’m thankful for my health, my wife (still newlyweds – 5/25), and our families. Thankful that I still have a business, though battered. Thankful for my Yankees, every year since 1976, win or lose. And thankful for the ideas and dialogue we all have here, whether we agree or disagree – we’re still bound by our love of the team.
Roger, we eat turkey probably because it was the biggest bird in the wrong place at the wrong time. Remember, a bunch of settlers decided to give thanks for surviving the previous year and having a bountiful crop, thanks to the help of the local indians.
pecan pie?what’s that?!
Joe from Long Island,
Thanks for the warm wishes and right back at ya my friend:)
“pecan pie?what’s that?!”
Pecans are southern nuts. (no not GB)
Don’t fall for cheap imitations.
Some just empty a can of Libby peas in some crust and bake it.
Pea Can pie my eye…
DT – OPPC member
November 26th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
“No way. They can’t blame that one on me this time. I only drink Coor’s Light.”
It’s good the guy was caught now.
Next- he’d be wearing a Fighting Irish cap, hiding a half keg under his shirt claiming he was really Charlie Weis.
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I’m concerned about the kid. He’s had a taste of the good life of being a criminal. He got away without being punished. Robbing piggy banks and candy stores is in his future.
Roger, its all kinds of goodness
blake
I am a transplanted “Yankee”. As I am sure you know, it’s a great place to raise kids and family. Are you still here? Tar Heel, Dook or?
Will, that’s not possible. AJ already said that they can’t use real pie crusts – I think because there’s not enough time. He takes his pies seriously……..
Will, nevermind……..but they Yankees did not use shaving cream, they used whipped cream. I think it’s not right ot use pie plates or even tins – AJ is trying to pie his teammate, not break his face.
Tarheel, nah I actually live in tennesse now but went to UNC and lived in chapel hill for four years. Love and miss the triangle
Yeah – and we sure repayed the Indians for their kindness, lol.
Roger, people will put up with their in-laws for Thanksgiving; for many Americans, it’s their favorite holiday. It can not be commercialized and it’s about food and family…..not bad. Turkey was an abundant game bird back in the 1600′s so it made sense to take advantage….though I think the Pilgrims may have also served Goose (and probably Cod as well- we are talking Massachusetts).
A Happy Thanksgiving to you as well, Chad. Scranton misses you…great job on the blog…
It’s so great to have so much to be thankful for in the sports aspect of our lives. Happy thanksgiving to all the Yankees fans on the LoHud Blog.
When I was in Savannah, I went to Fort Pulaski ……..and they had pecan trees there. I found a pecan on the ground, completely in it’s shell, crushed the shell and ate it. It was pretty cool eating a fresh pecan…….I used to love pecan pie (mostly because it tastes like maple syrup and I love maple anything), but now? Not so much – it’s way too sweet.
“I’m concerned about the kid. He’s had a taste of the good life of being a criminal. He got away without being punished. Robbing piggy banks and candy stores is in his future.”
The kid was just a six month old accomplice! He might not have what it takes. He’ll probably be the one outside the candy store driving the getaway bicycle…
Speaking of a life of crime.. I listened to Alice’s Restaurant this morning… A Thanksgiving tradition.
Life on the Group W bench never gets old…
Rich, maybe too many years. I really hope the Yankees don’t wait forever on Damon – make a fair offer and if he takes it, great. If not, we’ll see him at a future Old Timer’s Day.
What a nice piece about Bob Sheppard. What a gentleman. They really don’t make them like that anymore – a true shame.
Cheers, Mr. Sheppard. Thanks for the memories and the fine example of a life well lead.
Thanksgiving sounds pretty good
So on my part…happy thanksgiving people
Man, Do I still love The Rocketts !!!!!!!!!
I’m most thankful that I live in Chicago land and the Sox and the Cubs suck…….and this year at Thanksgiving they can all stare at my Yankee sweatshirt at dinner and everyone will just seethe because the Yankees are champions again.
Betsy, Happy Thanksgiving Day…….
Pat M.
November 26th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Man, Do I still love The Rocketts !!!!!!!!!
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When you see them, do you also stand in your living room and try to kick like they do???
Oh…. never do I…..
DT – OPPC member
November 26th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
“I’m concerned about the kid. He’s had a taste of the good life of being a criminal. He got away without being punished. Robbing piggy banks and candy stores is in his future.”
The kid was just a six month old accomplice! He might not have what it takes. He’ll probably be the one outside the candy store driving the getaway bicycle…
Speaking of a life of crime.. I listened to Alice’s Restaurant this morning… A Thanksgiving tradition.
Life on the Group W bench never gets old…
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Yes, he’ll find out that his Big Wheel isn’t fast enough.
Love Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant. It’s as funny now as it was 40 years ago. If you can locate them, he has three other must listens….”The Pause Of Mr. Claus”, “Ring-Around-The-Rosy Rag”. and “Draft Dodger Rag”.
murphydog
November 26th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
What a nice piece about Bob Sheppard. What a gentleman. They really don’t make them like that anymore – a true shame.
Cheers, Mr. Sheppard. Thanks for the memories and the fine example of a life well lead.
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Baseball is losing two of the last “Voices Of Baseball” and everyone will be much poorer for it….Bob Sheppard and Ernie Harwell. Two giants of their field.
Erica-did you see Kermit’s duet with what’s her name during the parade?
Erin
November 26th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Erica-did you see Kermit’s duet with what’s her name during the parade?
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Noooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
I lost interest after the Sesame Street float. Was it awesome?
Pat M, you too!
Roger, thank you! I hope to one day visit Amsterdam – it looks like it’s just a truly beautiful city.
I am thankful for having been able to follow this season with all of you, for my nephews healthy birth, and for my wonderful friends and boyfriend
I’m thankful for…
My new wife and our first holiday as a couple…
My friends and family…
#27…
Being at games for the last year of the old stadium and the first year of the new one…
For luckly picking the one city in Indiana to live that is home of Donnie Baseball…
That my bar here had a great satellite package so I didn’t miss too much…
That I am leaving Indiana and going home to NJ soon…
That I saw Roger Clemmons, heard Mr. Shepperd, and finally saw (and heard) Mo’s entrance live…
That I got to meet, know, and drink with the Bleacher Creatures at Ballpark Lanes…
Oh…and the six of Heineken I got in the fridge.
Happy Thanksgiving all!!
~!If sawx sign Scutaro,he’s a type A,they will have to give up
prospects too.
A Gonzalez signed for 1 year ,plus a club option,and 2.75mm,much cheaper than what the sawx was thinking.
~sawx fans upset Scutaro will cost 3/6mm per yr.
I agree with the Mariano on the mound with 3 outs to win the series. Could you imagine rooting for a team with Jose Mesa or the like on the mound. I would take my chances with Mo.
Betsy
You’re very welkom.And if you do visit Amsterdam.Let me know!
Ant928
You say thanks for the six of Heineken you got in the fridge??
So then thankgiving is a bit of a dutch celebration as well
haha
From MLB-Rumors-R-Us…..something to gnaw on besides a turkey leg.
The Price Tag For Roy Halladay
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [November 26 at 10:55am CST]
ESPN.com’s Buster Olney says the Red Sox would “almost certainly” have to part with prospect Casey Kelly and pitcher Clay Buchholz to acquire Roy Halladay from the Blue Jays. That would be an immense price to pay for a year of Halladay, and Olney says it “makes no sense” for the Red Sox to hand over that kind of talent, especially since it will take a considerable amount to lock Halladay up long-term.
One executive called the Halladay trade talks “Santana 2,” in reference to the Johan Santana trade talks two offseasons ago. The Yankees and Red Sox held onto their prospects then, and their decisions look wise today.
But don’t expect the Blue Jays to lower the asking price for their ace. One person who was involved in last summer’s trade talks tells Olney that the Jays will continue to ask for top prospects, even if it means they don’t make a deal.
“It’ll probably be easier for them, as an organization, to just keep him and let him walk,” the talent evaluator said.
If they do trade Halladay, they’ll likely ask for shortstop prospects, according to MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian. It doesn’t sound like the Jays are close to dealing Doc and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports expects trade talks to develop slowly.
Wishing you and Yankee fans a bountiful thanksgiving with many blessings. If you’re on the road stay safe and no drinking!! Loosen the belt and enjoy a day of football, good eats and the company of family and friends. Dieting can could after the holidays… enjoy!!
Blue Jays have to be the most inept org.Last year they lost AJ
and got nothing.You’d think they would have learned something.
Halladay is a top of the order ace,and if they let him walk being greedy/stupid they deserve to be laughed at by all of baseball.
Bad MLB mgrs is why some of these teams will always be bottom feeders,and dependent on Corporate welfare subsidies!