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Posted by: Josh Thomson - Posted in Misc on Jul 17, 2010 
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Last night was an emotional one in the Bronx, as the Yankees remembered legendary owner George Steinbrenner. The club’s tribute to The Boss came from everywhere, writes Sam Borden — be it on the walkway outside the Stadium, from players like Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera or the display of colors on the field, or in a moment of silence so quiet you could hear the subway rattle on by.
The game was won 5-4 by the Yankees thanks to one of Steinbrenner’s fellow Buckeyes, Nick Swisher, whose bat provided the tying and winning runs in the dramatic comeback. Swisher’s RBI single in the ninth scored Curtis Granderson with the winning run and earned him a well-deserved pie to the face from today’s starter A.J. Burnett. Rivera retired the side in the ninth to earn his third win.
Prior to the game, Joe Girardi defended himself for not using Alex Rodriguez as a pinch runner in the ninth inning of Tuesday’s All-Star Game. He tried to lay to rest the notion that A-Rod has any kind of thumb injury. The notes also include Jeter saying players did not know Bob Sheppard’s funeral was held on Thursday until after it was over, plus updates on Sergio Mitre, Alfredo Aceves and Nick Johnson.
Today’s news yesterday?
Yesterday’s news tomorrow?
Is this the place for the latest British Open round three coverage?
Very confusing.
Goodnight LoHud.
So they didn’t know Sheppard was being laid to rest.
That doesn’t stop them from going over to his grave site and paying respects…. unless they’re phonies.
You can’t blame them for not showing up for Bob Shepards’s funeral; it was a game day. Now if the service was held on an off day, that would be different. But even then, I’m not so sure they should attend, I mean, it’s not Bob hung out with them in the locker room or traveled with them on the team plane or attended spring training. The guys spend more time with local strippers on an average Wednesday nite than they ever did with bob, during their entire career.
Sam Borden,
Loved your beautifully written piece on capturing the moment of silence at the game tonight. Thank you for that. You are a gifted writer.
I bet some of you still resent that chick who stood you up in 1985. Get over the funeral story.
Sam Borden -
I want to echo the sentiments of “Just a Visitor.” Your article was sublime.
Doreen
Good morning.
I see you burning the candle at both ends.
Tough bunch here last night.
Swisher is proving to be more a steal for Cash as the season progresses. What a great fit for this team.
Personality and baseball ability.
Maine Yankee -
Good morning.
I made the mistake of having coffee (full strength) after dinner last night. And the sanitation workers come early on Saturday morning, indeed.
(I watched the game a second time. 
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It was a tough bunch last night! Many new names singing the same sorry tune, I’m afraid.
You’re so right about Swisher. He has taken this opportunity and run with it. He was good, but he made himself better. I love that he wasn’t satisfied with himself and did something about it – from working with Eiland to improve his throwing to working on his hitting with Kevin Long. And his personality is ebullient without being grating on the nerves. He knows when to be serious. And he’s got a great smile, to boot! He’s a keeper. I will be very upset if he’s not in the Yankees’ plans going forward.
FIRST OF ALL, If Jeter didn’t know when the funeral was HE SHOULD HAVE PICKED UP THE PHONE AND CALLED..
2nd of all, Jeter looks like RANDY WINN JUST BEFORE THE YANKEES RELEASED HIM…
So much for it being a new day and all.
People should stop make a big deal about player not showing up the funeral. should jeter go? Yep,maybe. But it’s not like he know the date and didn’t go. And why reporter make the story? Just said cashman representative the organization and end the story.
Yankee PR department really doing bad this time…..
(the bus accident? funny..)
What about the yankees from the 50s 60s 70s 80s and 90s? Why do they get a pass on his funeral?
Let’s face it. He was a class act but that doesn’t mean he had anything in common with the players aside from business address.
GB7 posted an announcement last night that said the service was for family only. No press and no players so get over it.
Imagine missing a GB7 post??
At the risk of being called “Chlorine Doreen,”
Guess the Line Up is Open for Business.
Lineups accepted until official lineup is posted. Good luck.
(As far as I know, there have been no roster moves since last night. 
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FWIW no Giants or St. Johns players were at the service. His family, most likely, did not want the service to be a circus. Mr. Sheppard was a very private man…
Doreen, you just keep running the game for as long as the majority and you are enjoying it. Erica and you have brought much of the fun back to the board, whether I/we participate or not.
As far as being “Chlorine Doreen”, it does help to be able to disinfect after reading this board at times. Don’t stop bleachin’.
good morning all
can we please move on from the funeral stuff…it should have been obvious from last night’s game how much both men were respected by the players…glad I didn’t read the comments from last night!
GB7 -
Thanks.
and Good Morning to you.
I am really at a lost as to how and why “Chlorine Doreen.” I guess because it rhymes? I thought it was pretty funny, really.
GB7
I think it needs to be stronger than chlorine to disinfect this place during a game.
Someone needs to hit the flush lever off and on.
Doreen
I will give it a go
SS Jete
RF Swish
1B Tex
3B Alex
2B Robbie
DH Po
CF Grandy
C Cisco
LF GGBG
thanks as always
If Miranda does keep/start struggling at/by the end of the month, look for Chad Tracy to replace Miranda. Although he’s not exactly a Gold Glover at any position, he can play the four corners (1st, 3rd, LF and RF), he has very good power and can still hit. Only previous injuries have derailed his career.
Thanks for the kind words all. Quite a night last night.
Wow Sam, your article made me teary. Well done.
Morning Doreen!
Jetes – SS
Swish – RF
Tex – 1B
Alex – 3B
Cano – 2B
Jorge – DH
Granderson – CF
Frankie – C
GGBG – LF
Doreen – GTLU Stuff & Photos July 17th, 2010 at 8:16 am
GB7 -
Thanks. and Good Morning to you.
I am really at a lost as to how and why “Chlorine Doreen.” I guess because it rhymes? I thought it was pretty funny, really.
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From the mouths of children and trolls, Doreen….from the mouths of children and trolls…
often comes either humor or ca-ca.
Five Rays relievers were used which bodes well for today’s game. David Robertson did superbly in Joba proofing the game. The Yankees showed absolute grit in pulling out the game.
Thank you Texas Rangers for your contribution in widening the lead in the AL East standings. Boston now 7 games back in the loss column with Cliff Lee on the mound tonight against Lackey.
MaineYankee July 17th, 2010 at 8:16 am
GB7
I think it needs to be stronger than chlorine to disinfect this place during a game.
Someone needs to hit the flush lever off and on.
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Industrial strength chains and handles will be needed, Maine. Those commercial brands would never hold up from the use.
Looks like Pat M. doesn’t know what he’s ta;ling about, does it. Just another know-nothing blowhard. He said the Yanks would have a 3 game lead by the break. Guess what, old man? You missed it by a day.
Not a bad call from two months ago, Pat. What are the winning power ball numbers, by the way?
Yay! People want to play today!
Trying to figure out who Nick Swisher reminds me of as a personality and a player. At first, I thought about Paul O’Neill, but, O’Neill was just so intense and constantly wired. O’Neill was more like Lou Pinella with a lot more talent. It dawned on me that Swisher, other than position is a lot like Joe Pepitone.
GB7
What good does the powerball # do a day late?
Not sure if anybody heard the Texas broadcast of Molina’s triple in Boston to complete the cycle, but, those guys were having a lot of fun with his running skills. “Come on Big Boy. Get it going.” After he cruised into third base STANDING UP, one of them yelled. “Pigs have flown in Boston, Mass.”
MaineYankee July 17th, 2010 at 8:32 am
GB7
What good does the powerball # do a day late?
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I figure that I could find some unsuspecting sucker to buy it for the price of a Big Mac and a Double Quarte Pounder meal.
or even a Double ***Quarter *** Pound meal
GB7
I think you could find someone like that during the game on here.
Maybe Matt.
Maddon (dontcha just hate this middle-aged hipster? He’s got to lose those specs) burning out his BP last night…. you know they really wanted this one, to open the second half and beat us to set the tone for the rest of the season (the Rays had a team mtg before the last Sox series – spoke about beating them to “set the tone” going into the break, so you know they wanted to send a msg here)…. but WE sent the msg – you’re going down!!
Just a great game.
I have no issue with players not going to the funeral. The organization was well represented and that’s what matters. As others have pointed out, Mr. Sheppard did not have personal relationships with the players of this era or perhaps any era.
Great win, two more and they will truly control the division race.
Just a Visitor July 17th, 2010 at 3:50 am
Sam Borden,
Loved your beautifully written piece on capturing the moment of silence at the game tonight. Thank you for that. You are a gifted writer.
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Signed,
Sam.
lol…just kidding Sam, keep up the good work on the blog!
I saw highlights of Benjie’s triple this am. The news guys said he would be removed with a quad issue?
I peeked at the standings last night and saw the sawx were 7 back in the loss column. Awesome. Also, huge win last night. I can see why Maddon wanted it so badly. A win would’ve put them one gcme back, and a loss…well you know the rest.
And, no, can’t stand the hipster.
Sam’s article was just lovely. Sam, thanks for describing it so poetically, for those of us who couldn’t be there. That’s a keeper. I’m so glad that you pointed out that *everyone* was silent for those two minutes. That must have been some atmosphere. It was during that point, watching the video, that I felt, here’s our Yankee family. This is us. Wow.