Game 87: Yankees vs. Rays
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Gameday Thread on Jul 09, 2011 
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YANKEES (51-35)
Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Robinson Cano 2B
Russell Martin C
Jorge Posada DH
Andruw Jones RF
Eduardo Nunez 3B
Brett Gardner LF
RHP A.J. Burnett (8-7, 4.12)
Burnett vs. Rays
RAYS (49-39)
Johnny Damon DH
Ben Zobrist RF
Evan Longoria 3B
Casey Kotchman 1B
B.J. Upton CF
Matt Joyce LF
Sean Rodriguez 2B
John Jaso C
Reid Brignac SS
LHP David Price (8-7, 3.56)
Price vs. Yankees
TIME/TV: 1:05 p.m., YES Network and MLB Network
WEATHER: The rain has gone away, that’s for sure. It’s hot and sunny here in the Bronx.
UMPIRES: HP Jim Wolf, 1B Ron Kulpa, 2B Gary Cederstrom, 3B Derryl Cousins
UNDER THE SUN: Another day game for the Yankees, and that should be a good thing. The Yankees are a Major League-best 24-5 in day games this season. They’re hitting .280 and have a 2.73 team ERA under the sunshine.
CANO AT THE BREAK: Two days before the all-star break, Robinson Cano has 21 doubles, five triples and 15 homers. According to Elias, the last player to have at least 20, 5 and 15 before the all-star break was Jimmy Rollins in 2007 — his MVP year — and the only Yankees to have those totals at the break were Lou Gehrig in 1936 and Joe DiMaggio in 1941.
NOT SURE YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS: Derek Jeter is two hits away from 3,000 for his career. He has a hit in 18 of his past 21 games.
HE FEELS YOUR PAIN: In a strange coincidence, the Braves announced today that their own veteran third baseman, Chipper Jones, will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus that’s bothered him all season. Jones had been playing through the injury, but the pain became unmanageable.
UPDATE, 1:11 p.m.: Burnett sends the side down in order in the first inning. Up next, Derek Jeter’s for at-bat No. 1.
UPDATE, 1:14 p.m.: Huge ovation for Jeter’s first at-bat. Now the two sides of the stadium are trying to get in sync for their “De-rek Je-ter” chant.
UPDATE, 1:17 p.m.: I’m really not sure how much louder this place can get. Nice first AB, shoots a bouncing single through the left side of the infield and just like that, Jeter’s one away from 3,000.
UPDATE, 1:30 p.m.: Matt Joyce is really having a great year, and he just took Burnett deep — really deep — to give the Yankees a 1-0 lead with two outs in the second. That homer gives Joyce a career-high 12 for the season.
UPDATE, 1:53 p.m.: Burnett worked another 1-2-3 inning in the top of the third, and Jeter will get his first chance at 3,000 here in the bottom half of the inning. Brett Gardner will lead off, then it’s The Captain’s turn.
UPDATE, 1:55 p.m.: Gardner couldn’t help himself. Headfirst slide into first base and he’s out, bringing up Jeter.
UPDATE, 1:59 p.m.: Only Jeter. Home run to left for No. 3,000. Unreal. First one to greet him at the plate was Posada, who practically crushed him with a bear hug. The Rays are out of the dugout applauding, led by Damon.
UPDATE, 2:03 p.m.: When Jeter came out for his curtain call, he waved to the fans, then waved and pointed to the mound as if apologizing to David Price for the delay. Then Jeter turned to his parents’ luxury box and held his fist in the air. The video board showed a series of pictures of every member of the 3,000 hit club before finally cutting to a picture of Jeter with the No. 3,000. Really amazing moment.
UPDATE, 2:06 p.m.: Jeter’s first home home run since July 22, 2010, snapping a streak of 286 at-bats without one. Seriously, this guy knows how to reach a milestone.
UPDATE, 2:14 p.m.: The Yankees have a 2-1 lead after Russell Martin’s RBI single, and as the team took the field for the top of the fourth, the video board showed a series of former and current Yankees talking 3,000. It ended with Andy Pettitte, obviously filmed at home in Texas, saying how proud he feels. Jeter was on the field watching the end of the video.
UPDATE, 2:23 p.m.: Immediately after tonight’s game, YES will air a special entitled JETER 3,000 that will include Jeter and Girardi’s postgame press conferences, as well as a sit-down interview between Jeter and Jack Curry. There will also be sound from various former teammates and others connected to Jeter.
UPDATE, 2:43 p.m.: Jeter is now a hit away from the cycle. He just doubled to leadoff the fifth inning, and both Reid Brignac and Sean Rodriguez made their way over to tell him congratulations.
UPDATE, 2:52 p.m.: Career hit No. 3,001 sparked a two-run fifth-inning that has the Yankees back in the lead, 4-3.
UPDATE, 3:54 p.m.: Dave Robertson has allowed the tying run in the eighth inning. It’s a 4-4 game, and the Yankees have only scored in innings when Jeter has had a hit. He’d be the third hitter in the bottom of the eighth.
UPDATE, 4:00 p.m.: Has Eduardo Nunez ever had a hit without his helmet falling off? His leadoff double in the eighth has the Yankees in scoring position with no outs and the game still tied at 4.
UPDATE, 4:04 p.m.: OK, this has gotten absurd. Jeter just tied his career high with five hits, and the fifth just drove in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth. The Yankees have only scored in innings in which Jeter has a hit. He and Craig Biggio are the only players to ever reach 3,000 during a five-hit game. He and Wade Boggs are the only players to ever reach 3,000 with a home run. This is Jeter’s third career five-hit game.
UPDATE, 4:06 p.m.: Jeter’s the first player to ever get five hits in a game at the current Yankee Stadium. Of course he is.
I’m thinking about going to a Vermont Lake Monsters game tonight, and they’re facing the Staten Island Yankees. Other than Culver, who should I be keeping my eye on? Looks like Mitchell is pitching tonight.
Williams and Gumbs.
Today could be the day. Go Jeter. Go Yanks.
i just want the Yanks to win a game, tired of this losing streak. Sidenote why is Price’s record so bad he having a bad year??
I’m ready for Jeter to get his hits and ride into the sunset.
Yankees play better without him!
Beltran would be an enormous upgrade at DH. I like Jorge as well as the next fan, but I have supported the team since 1960. I am about the team winning not happy career endings.
He could DH, play RF and LF. I don’t see any argument against it especially in light of the huge hit the offense just took.
It’s a day game and it’s against a lefty, albeit one of the best. No worries the Yankees win and David Price is the culprit again as he was when Jeter broke the most hits in Yankee Stadium with a homer off Price.
David Price already gave up one historic hit to Derek Jeter at Yankee Stadium.
Jeter tied Lou Gehrig for the most hits at Yankee Stadium with 1,269 by blasting a home run off Price in the Rays left-hander’s major league debut on Sept. 14, 2008
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Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
I’m not sure that I would want to put all chips on Nunez as our third baseman in October.
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I have to presume Alex will be back by August….and our 3B in October.
As far as Nuney’s glove, yes it is a concern….but let’s see him a few games there before we conclude what he is. He may be better than he was at SS.
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Look at it this way: We never replaced Chavez. It just wouldn’t be wise not to hedge our bets here.
Look at it this way: We never replaced Chavez. It just wouldn’t be wise not to hedge our bets here.
half our team is all broken up looks like we can really use the All-Star break to get ready for the home stretch
I think it’s obvious that DH is going to be Arod’s new home sooner than anyone expected. If it will keep him healthy it makes sense to make the move when he comes back from the surgery.
I’ve been pushing for Beltran since hot stove league, and hope Cashman changes his mind now that Alex is down.
I’m not going to say anything nice about how good AJ looks today, because every time I compliment the guy, he implodes.
Mora, Kouzmanoff or Blake. I hope not. They are unwanted by other teams for a very good reason–lack of production.
Crawdaddy July 9th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Williams and Gumbs.
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Thanks for the heads up.
Nows the time, Derek.
AJ is going to have to use his curveball and change up a lot today. The Rays are aggressive and looking for the fastball.
Burnett in the first inning had 4 great pitches going. Knuckle curve, fastball, change-up and a hard sinking fastball. Hopefully he can keep them all day
this has got to be nerve wrecking for Jeter…he prolly just wants to get it over with so he can move on.
That was his pitch.
Bojo,
I’ve been on the Beltran train for a long time as well. They need him, especially now.
Haha, this is a lot of fun
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One to go…
DEREK JETER!!!
yes!!! now lets start a rally lol
Beltran was named to the ASG by Bochy and will be flying to the ASG from San Fran with the Giants.
ONE MORE TO GO!!
Beltran can’t play third base.
I think Jeter should remove himself from the game now…just to tell madden that he doesn’t control him. Right Timmy?
His numbers leading off a game are sick!
Let’s get some runs now.
Nice!! Now the crowd is going to be even more crazy every at bat.
History in the making.
Tar July 9th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
His numbers leading off a game are sick!
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I wonder why there is such a dropoff after the first inning. Obviously, his high BA in the first is probably just a small sample outcome, but it does make me wonder…
Jeter gets this #300 ut of the way and then 29 more to become the first ever to get to 3000 hits as a shortstop. 1 as a pinch hitter and 27 as a DH.
Even the suits were standing….that’s impressive.
GW–Beltran can DH and bat 4th. I wonder if the old infielder Jorge Posada can play 3rd…he has shown a good glove at 1B, and of course had a good arm as C….I’d have him taking some grounders immediately.
Jeter gets this ***#3000 out***
GreenBeret7 July 9th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Jeter gets this #300 ut of the way and then 29 more to become the first ever to get to 3000 hits as a shortstop. 1 as a pinch hitter and 27 as a DH.
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Good point. had forgotten that he has the most hits as a shortstop. It’s very impressive.
Tex being tex…a 239 hitter…***SIGH*****
Why the drop off in wins since Jeter came back? Anybody? Is everyone tight because of 3000?
GreenBeret7 July 9th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Jeter gets this ***#3000 out***
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I think that he he has made over 9,00 outs
Nunez a sparkplug. Jeter works every once in a while then peters out.
AJ has to keep the Rays rabbits off the bases today. They will run him out of the game if given the chance.
yanks4ever July 9th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Why the drop off in wins since Jeter came back? Anybody? Is everyone tight because of 3000?
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I vote for happenstance. But who knows? Hopefully it soon will be a moot point.
I think that he he has made over 9,000 outs
I see the trolls are out early today….
Teixeira is at .241 ***SIGH***
Not you, ghost…
“Obviously, his high BA in the first is probably just a small sample outcome, but it does make me wonder…”
That’s actually not accurate.
What’s really sick is his “career” numbers leading off
.354 .407 .518 .925– 724 AB’s!!!
Ghostwriter,
No, Beltran does not play third, but he does hit, with AROD out and Tex and Martin not hitting this team needs offense wherever they can get it. They can find a place for a big bat.
Tar July 9th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
“Obviously, his high BA in the first is probably just a small sample outcome, but it does make me wonder…”
That’s actually not accurate.
What’s really sick is his “career” numbers leading off
.354 .407 .518 .925– 724 AB’s!!!
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I thought that we were talking about leading off the game (and he can’t have more than 70 ABs leading off a game this year). His numbers as a leadoff hitter this year have not been great.
AJ being AJ, sigh…..
Bojo-
Don’t think Beltran will be a Yankee. I’m sure the Giants will “woo” him on the plane ride to Phoenix.
Martin can play 3rd on occasion. bring up Montero already!
so much for good AJ who I thought showed up….we better win this game!!
That shouldn’t surprise anyone
It was 1 bad pitch, people. Relax. Yanks score runs today.
Flash is in love with the Rays. Why do the YES network execs like him anywhere near an announcing job for the Yankees? He and Kay teamed up is like having to read timmy’s posts all day.
Yankees pitching continues to be a slumping hitter and rookies dream
Teixeira is at .241 ***SIGH***
I guess you expected these numbers in year 3 when they signed him?
Yankee Trader July 9th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Bojo-
Don’t think Beltran will be a Yankee. I’m sure the Giants will “woo” him on the plane ride to Phoenix.
Martin can play 3rd on occasion. bring up Montero already!
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Woo him?
What will woo him is the chance to get another big paycheck. If he knows he is going to get ABs at YS, and also get to play-offs, he will gladly accept deal to the team he was ready to give a discount to.
The only one who needs to be wooed is Alderson so he makes a deal we can live with.
Ghost
Career leading off a game.
.354 .407 .518 .925– 724 AB’s!!!
2011 leading of a game
.400 .474 .500 .974 50 AB’s
look for yourself
http://www.baseball-reference......1&t=b
Dave Martinez’s taliban beard cracks me up.
austinmac July 9th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Ghostwriter,
No, Beltran does not play third, but he does hit, with AROD out and Tex and Martin not hitting this team needs offense wherever they can get it. They can find a place for a big bat.
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My point is that Beltran won’t be much of an upgrade over Swisher or Gardner, at the margin. Getting Beltran means sitting one of the two, and it does nothing to shore up the thinness at the corner infield slots. Getting Beltran might help the club a bit, but the rationale for doing so is independent of the third base situation.
The more I think about it, the more interested I would be in seeing Posada try third base.
Bet he gets extra attention at the airport!
Bojo — You have to be kidding
Price with a lot of pitches thrown already.
GW–
Beltran could move Swisher to Dh and improve the RF defense. If Posada could play 3B (don’t know), then Alex’s offense would be replaced…When Alex gets back, Beltran’s benefit would come during play-offs where he seems to perform better than Swisher.
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
The more I think about it, the more interested I would be in seeing Posada try third base.
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L M A O !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tar, fair enough
86w183 July 9th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Bojo — You have to be kidding
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Not at all…think about it.
He has shown a good glove fielding at 1B…and he has a great arm…He came up as a 2B, and many of them play 3B successfully.
What is there not to try?
Whoops !
Posada at 3rd! lol
If the Yankees are willing to absorb the remainder of a large contract, then, if available for a reasonable package, Aramis Ramirez would make more sense while A-Rod recuperates from his arthromenisectomy-which he probably will have.
West Coast Yankee Fan July 9th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
The more I think about it, the more interested I would be in seeing Posada try third base.
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L M A O !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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And this just adds credibility to the concept. Definitely worth looking in to.
Michael Cuddyer came up as a 3rd baseman, has played 2nd, 1st this year as well as his normal position RF.
Jones breaks out of his slump with a foul ball
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
86w183 July 9th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Bojo — You have to be kidding
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Not at all…think about it.
He has shown a good glove fielding at 1B…and he has a great arm…He came up as a 2B, and many of them play 3B successfully.
What is there not to try?
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He was moved to catcher as a minor leaguer, in large measure because he was a terrible second/third baseman. I don’t think that Posada at third is a viable option.
Well Jorge is going to be 40 next month. He’s never played there in the majors, and the last time he played 3B was in the minor leagues it was 6 games, 7 errors.
Arguably the worst idea you (or anyone else) has ever come up with on this blog.
I’d love to get Cuddyer or Wigginton. Cuddyer makes more money so he might cost less in prospects.
Does YES really have to saw Maddon every second??
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
West Coast Yankee Fan July 9th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
The more I think about it, the more interested I would be in seeing Posada try third base.
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L M A O !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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And this just adds credibility to the concept. Definitely worth looking in to.
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On this, of course, your logic is impeccable.
Time for our 3rd baseman for the next 3-4 weeks to get a hit.
Ghostwriter,
First, I completely disagree he is not a significant upgrade over Gardner and Swisher. The stats are very different. He is also far better than Posada. Adding a crummy 3B isn’t a help. They need a significant bat., in my opinion. That said i see no reason to believe they will add much to payroll.
86w183 July 9th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Well Jorge is going to be 40 next month. He’s never played there in the majors, and the last time he played 3B was in the minor leagues it was 6 games, 7 errors.
Arguably the worst idea you (or anyone else) has ever come up with on this blog.
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B I N G O !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ghost
Just to expand on that a little bit. The Yankees have a substantial lead over the whole league in scoring in the first and second inning. According to Jerk the team that leads after 2 wins 70 % of the time.
I don’t think enough importance is given to Jeter’s leading off a game stats.
Lots of pitches for Price.
Now if Jeter did that, some would be all over him….
Nunez is not a significant upgrade over Jeter.
Posada at third. Uh, no. I can probably play it as well, and at my age am a better baserunner.
Jorge Vazquez can play third no?
Yankee Trader July 9th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
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Sure..it makes much more sense to pay Ramirez $17M next year plus whatever this year, AND give up a prospect…and then have Ramirez sit most of the season and next year…than to try Posada (a former infielder) at 3B….Sure. If you say so.
Nunez has tremendous raw batting capabilities but he still has a lot to learn.
That last AB was awful to watch. 1st pitch breaking ball was taken in the middle of the zone. Than swung at a pitch nearly in the dirt. Than hit an outside ball weekly to the middle infield.
He really does have great offensive potential, I’m just surprised the Yankees are allowing him to learn and grow at this level.
86w183 July 9th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Well Jorge is going to be 40 next month. He’s never played there in the majors, and the last time he played 3B was in the minor leagues it was 6 games, 7 errors.
Arguably the worst idea you (or anyone else) has ever come up with on this blog.
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You obviously haven’t read Chip’s and Bret’s latest trade proposals.
One day in opposite world Jeter would be batting 8th or 9th and Tex 5th or 6th. One day.. but not with these clowns.
So can Terry the Tiffmeister, whose hitting well at AAA
ac1 July 9th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Jorge Vazquez can play third no?
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He owns a third baseman’s glove, yes.
I didn’t know when we signed Tex it was going to be the Giambi contract all over again !!
Alex should get the surgery. Like this afternoon.
if alex doesn’t go on the DL, they should consider moving him to #2 and Granderson to #4 or 5. Alex is still hitting close to .300, getting on base….
If the power is gone, let him get on base for Tex, Cano and Granderson.
Jeter
Alex
Cano
Tex
Granderson
could be the 1-5
Laird would be better at 3rd than Vazquez or Tiffey.
Good AJ. Score some runs for him!!
Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
He was moved to catcher as a minor leaguer, in large measure because he was a terrible second/third baseman. I don’t think that Posada at third is a viable option.
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We’re not talking about making him full-time 3B…we’re talking about increasing the flexibility of roster and seeing if he can play as well there as Cervelli or Martin or Nunez…so that he can split time with Nunez, and allow an acquisition like Beltran to get playing time–thus improving the offense.
I think it would be worth looking at.
Three outstanding innings and one mistake on a straight fastball.
2 more Ks, 6 total already. AJ being AJ…
Nicely done AJ. Keep it up. Now Yankee bats need to do some more work against Price.
Hopefully this is the inning….
1 more
“Arguably the worst idea you (or anyone else) has ever come up with on this blog.”
WOW!!!!!!
I’m not in favor of Aramis Ramirez if the guarantee of 2012 is not waived.
Again, Wigginton and Cuddyer make a great deal of sense because they can and have played 3B and have the versatility to be extremely valuable in a utility role once/if Alex is healthy.
I Am Winning July 9th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Nunez has tremendous raw batting capabilities but he still has a lot to learn.
That last AB was awful to watch. 1st pitch breaking ball was taken in the middle of the zone. Than swung at a pitch nearly in the dirt. Than hit an outside ball weekly to the middle infield.
He really does have great offensive potential, I’m just surprised the Yankees are allowing him to learn and grow at this level.
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Good hitting skills yes, outstanding, no.
86w183 July 9th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Well Jorge is going to be 40 next month. He’s never played there in the majors, and the last time he played 3B was in the minor leagues it was 6 games, 7 errors.
Arguably the worst idea you (or anyone else) has ever come up with on this blog.
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I have no idea who you are, and really have not noticed any great posts from you before (I really don’t recall any from you)….so your assessment of best or worst post means absolutely nothing to me. Sorry.
Jeff Keppinger is available, but has played mostly 2nd this year.
Here it comes……
Why is Gardner sliding?!??! lol
West Coast Yankee Fan July 9th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
“Arguably the worst idea you (or anyone else) has ever come up with on this blog.”
WOW!!!!!!
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Go troll someone else. I wouldn’t even respect your ability to tell time, let alone assess any baseball points.
I’m surprised Kay didn’t mention for the 958th time: “Why would you dive into a base? Professional sprint runners don’t do it.”
Well, that’s because sliding on running pavement is a lot harsher than sliding on dirt/sand.
COme on double, triple, or homer!!!!
Aramis Ramirez 10 homers 17 RBI’s in last 15 games.
Price probably as nervous as Jeter is
Price is strike zone shy
no pressure Jeter
I Am Winning,
They would if it got them there faster
YES! JETER DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SWEETNESS!!!!!!!! Congrats Captain.
HR thats AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A FRICKIN HR TOO!
austinmac July 9th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Ghostwriter,
First, I completely disagree he is not a significant upgrade over Gardner and Swisher. The stats are very different. He is also far better than Posada. Adding a crummy 3B isn’t a help. They need a significant bat., in my opinion. That said i see no reason to believe they will add much to payroll.
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Swisher is a career .823 OPS player and Beltran is a .854 has a career OPS player. How many additional hits, runs, home runs do you think that this translates into at the margin? Beltran is also much better than Swisher defensively. I agree that Beltran is a better player, and I prefer having him to Swisher. But I’m pretty sure that the additional production that Beltran brings isn’t worth what it will cost to get him.
I agree that adding a crummy third-base bat won’t help, but a solid average bat (Wiggy) will help. The Yanks don’t need a savior, and they don’t need a cleanup hitter. They need a solid 5-hole or 6-hole hitter.
wow he did it with the homerun
OH MY GOD
No freaking way!!! A HR?!!!
Unbelievable!
Looks like the “all predictions are wrong” prediction wins.
Only Jeter would hit a homerun for his 3,000th hit.
How else?
YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
GB called it.!!!
Timmy, take that and shove it where the sun doesn’t shine, you little creep.
guess there are no game delays in baseball lol
GB7,
You called it, except for the bunt!! Yay!
Just as I was typing I hope it wasn’t a HR, he hits a HR. Congratulations Jeter!
HOWEVER, now I’m going to constantly read and listen about how many players hit a homer for their 3,000th hits, for weeks to come, ugh.
OMG-He did it again against David Price, just like in 2008!!
OOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
YESSSSSSS!!!!!! Homer prop winner!!!!!!!!!!
Well, it wasn’t a 3 run homer or into the Yankee bullpen following his first inning bunt single, but, it was ok, I guess.
Jeter!!!
Hello, Roberto.
Awesome. Jeter rocks. It couldn’t have have happened to a better guy.
and sidenote the game is tied now as well
GreenBeret7 July 9th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Well, it wasn’t a 3 run homer or into the Yankee bullpen following his first inning bunt single, but, it was ok, I guess.
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Heh. It’ll do.
I love that it was in this fashion against the Rays. It feels so good to stick it to Maddon, their GM, and the rest of the Rays organization.
That’s a real deep blast for Derek too. Arod hits em there.
I hope whoever got that ball is a shrewd horse trader.
Nice job. Really.
Now back to baseball.
Bronx Jeers- Where are you sitting!!
Did Price clap for him?
Loudest ovation ever at the new stadium!!
What a way to do it!!!!, against one hell of a pitcher
onx Jeers July 9th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
That’s a real deep blast for Derek too. Arod hits em there.
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He’s been driving the ball with authority since coming off the DL. I think that he could have a big second half.
That was
Couldn’t have happened to a much better example of “YANKEE” than that guy in the #2 Pinstripes.
Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated
-mark Twain
Only Jeter, only the Yankees – just like Alex’s HR in Baltimore. Nice job by the Rays – it’s not like this was just a hit, it tied up the game
Now they have to win this game. A Yankees classic game can’t be a Yankees loss.
Greatness! Wow!
There’s a tear in my eye from that home run. Wow.
You could tell that David Price was nervous.
its awesome to see Jeter’s 3000th!!!! I grew up watching him play he’s half the reason why I’m a Yankees fan and the reason i can became an avid baseball
GB,
props to you, you called it!!, maybe you are taking the same paranormal course i’m taking??!! LOL
Great visual of Kotchman tipping his hat as Jeter passed.
I am not in NY.
My neighbors now think I am raving lunatic with all my yelling!!!!!!
Jeter, had he decided to become one, he could hve been a 30 homer guy annually. He chose the table setter route, but, he has gap and center field power.
TheStraw July 9th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated
-mark Twain
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I’m pretty sure that Twain hasn’t said that recently!
maybe Price is a little rattled we should take advantage
I wish Kay would scream “whoooh!” sometimes.
That was a great call by Mick.
Now let’s take advance of Price before he settles back in
Anyone hear Sterling’s call?
Just wanted to share this really special moment with my friends on lohud. I have a headache from crying.
GO YANKEES!!!
I’m thankful that I have the moment on tape.
Just wow.
Be good all. You’re always in thought. Maybe the time will come when the “lost lohudders” can rejoin the pack.
XOX
Captain Clutch July 9th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Now they have to win this game. A Yankees classic game can’t be a Yankees loss.
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The Rays will morph into the Washington Generals, and the beatdown wll commence in due course.
Wow that was Roy Hobbs like
West Coast Yankee FanJuly 9th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Great visual of Kotchman tipping his hat as Jeter passed.
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Yeah TB was pretty classy about the whole thing, even Price leaving the mound to let them celebrate and I think Johnny Damon wanted to go over and give Jeter a hug
Me, too, Tar!
luis July 9th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
GB,
props to you, you called it!!, maybe you are taking the same paranormal course i’m taking??!! LOL
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Luis, maybe I should just stick to predicting hits intead of pointing to the spot. Babe Ruth, I’m not.
Congrats to the guy that caught the ball. That’s a lot of $$$$ if he doesn’t give the ball back to Jeter. Also classy by Damon to lead the Rays out of the dug out to clap for Jeter.
Trish
I knew you would show up!!!
We miss you.
Let the modern day Sal Durante step forward with the ball. Can’t imagine what he’ll get for it.
trisha,
Wish you’d come back now!
syd_cash July 9th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
West Coast Yankee FanJuly 9th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Great visual of Kotchman tipping his hat as Jeter passed.
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Yeah TB was pretty classy about the whole thing, even Price leaving the mound to let them celebrate and I think Johnny Damon wanted to go over and give Jeter a hug
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I agree. They showed a lot of sportsmanship. That’s what the game is about…
Go Martin!!!
Good hitting.
maybe Martin will get his groove back
I hope YES shows when Jeter takes the field after this inning. The crowd is going to go crazy.
I would love to see Posada bookend this rally with a homer.
You are right, you ain’t the babe, but boy!! that’s as close as i’ve seen!!
Price is not going deep into this game….
Bronx Jeers- Where are you sitting!!
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In my living room !!!!
Amazing view.
If I had tickets for today I wouldn’t have been whining all last night.
Sill smiling from ear to ear. I have watched the replay ten times already. What a moment, what greatness, what class.
Derek Jeter. Not Ruth, not Gehrig, not DiMaggio, not Mantle.
Posada is clearly lost against lefties. He forgets to swing the bat lol
Posada’s saving his energy for his eventual switch to 3B
Derek Jeter=Greatness
Congratulations, Derek, you picked a very special way to get #3000
86w183 July 9th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
Posada’s saving his energy for his eventual switch to 3B
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L M A O !!!!!!!!!!!!
Timmy, what did you think of Martin’s RBI base hit?
If you think about it, it’s fitting the way it played out, he has always been a classy player, so he did it in style!!!
77 pitches for Price in 3 innings. Burnett needs to hold the serve and let the hitters knock Price out by the end of 4 innings.
AJ rattled too cause of long break…..geez
a 3000th hit HR .. you know the producers of Jeter’s HBO show are drooling right about now!
I hate watching AJ pitch. Throw strikes!!!!!
C’mon AJ…settle.
AJ rattled too cause of long break…..geez
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what was his excuse in cleveland after the yankees gave him a lead?
Burnett needs to find it fast and a DP grounder is a start
Congrats Captain! What a way to hit #3000.
tar and tom – we definitely miss being there and I miss you guys too! But as long as C*R9 is around there we won’t be back. I’ve been told he has at least two new identities and one is there right now.
Maybe someday he’ll be exterminated for good! Either that or when Casey Anthony gets out of jail maybe he’ll try to meet up with her – they say water seeks its own level.
Here’s hoping he disappears for good.
In the meantime, we’re with you guys in spirit.
Now back to the safe place.
c’mon AJ focus…..i also want to win the game today
Martin should come out to the mound. He is all over the place..
Trisha and MG—great to see you both here again. You are both missed.
MG, good to see you again!
westy, what would you know about class? You’re a troll who’s not too bright. Can’t wait for the day Chad tires of your disruptive nonsense and gets rid of you. I have no doubt that day will come.
trisha, we miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good to see you Trish
Trisha—-
Is C R 9 either timmy or 86 or Frozen Rope?
Now get back to winning this ballgame. A win would mean more to Jeter than the HR 3000th hit. Getter done Yanks.
Longoria was standing right infront of Martin. It’s not like he had a chance to throw to 2nd base.
luis July 9th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
If you think about it, it’s fitting the way it played out, he has always been a classy player, so he did it in style!!!
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QFT
# BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Trisha—-
Is C R 9 either timmy or 86 or Frozen Rope?
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A nut is a nut, no matter what they are called.
How much is that ball worth?
Congrats to the Captain.
MG,
It’s nice to see you agian!
AJ is a worthless tool
I love AJ.
why does this happen everytime he pitches?
why can’t he hold a lead for even a half inning?
I was thinking that timmy might be Larry.
Damn. Burnett couldn’t hold the lead.
Good afternoon, Trisha. You’ve been missed. The board is lacking in the cutie side. except for Katie, M, and Erin. For the love of God, we can’t have Randy as the 4th one.
OMG I want to punch AJ in the face, you know Jeter won’t really be happy unless we win this game too
is anyone surprised he just gave the lead back???
How quickly can Garcia warm up? I can’t watch this guy anymore.
Upton is such an easy out if you don’t throw batting practice fastballs.
Upton has a world of talent…would love him on this club as I think he will get even better.
I still don’t understand how C R 9 could get access to any information without it being given to him by those people
BronxBorn
It’s great to see you here as well!!
Wow –I wold have loved to see Swish do his spider man on that HR.
AJ knows how to quiet a crowd
God Burnett is a POS.
You can count on AJ Burnett, he’ll always f*** it up.
I said it when the decision was made that it was a mistake to skip Garcia then Burnett. Another Girardi fail
What’s with AJ and the long ball?
the wheels continue to fall off…Hey, I will admit that I wanted him back in 08. Now, I feel hoodwinked..
GB7
You notice how all the rats ran for the pier and jumped in when it wasn’t an infield dribbler?
AJ Bustnett folks
The epitome of a career loser
looked out to me
he is out and not even close
Great call ump. He was out by a good bit.
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Upton has a world of talent…would love him on this club as I think he will get even better.
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He is talented, but I have no use for a guy that can’t run out an infield groundball in the WS.
He was out. Good job ump….
AJ is so frustrating… Would rather see Garcia do his thing…. He will at least not put a FB on a plate like AJ does time and time again
Tar my friend great seeing you as well. Hello GB.
Yanks will get it back for good now… I hope.
Geez. Look at all the people on the blog today for Jete’s big day!
Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
I was thinking that timmy might be Larry.
Damn. Burnett couldn’t hold the lead.
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Wasn’t sure Larry had the intelligence to register under another name…
Sigh. 2 bad pitches. His stuff actually looks really good otherwise. Getting nice swings and misses and locating pretty well. Dang.
Okay, get it back and more!
Let’s try and enjoy # 3,000 without too much discussion about the trolls of yesterday
That homer by Upton shouldn’t have carried. It wasn’t home run stung. It just got sucked out to the seats but, still not a good pitch. Thursday night and that’s a can of corn.
I said it when the decision was made that it was a mistake to skip Garcia then Burnett. Another Girardi fail
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Exactly. Girardi has to start treating AJ like the pitcher that he is and forget about his contract. It’s insane how Girardi treats him like an ace like CC and gives him such a long leash in games.
As Mel Allen would say ” How about that ” !!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey where’s, LGY, Jerkface, Rich in NJ………….Tricia, Hi !!!
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
I was thinking that timmy might be Larry.
Damn. Burnett couldn’t hold the lead.
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Wasn’t sure Larry had the intelligence to register under another name…
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Ouch!! That’s going to leave a mark.
Triple Short of a Cycle July 9th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
I still don’t understand how C R 9 could get access to any information without it being given to him by those people
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Agreed…unless he worked in Lohud IT or knew someone with access to the data.
Yeah that looked like one of last year’s RCF cheapies to the scoreboard.
Never throw Upton a fastball bellt high or lower. Gotta be up.
Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
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I actually wasn’t joking.
not a fan of Andruw Jones he just rubs me the wrong way
Ghost,
Sorry to ask< what QFT stands for??
Get the lead back, boys…
Afternnon, bronx B. Hope all is going well with you with family and your writing. Nice to see you back.
Good thing Price is at 84 pitches. Now they have to get him asap….
AJ needs 3 scoreless from here…
Hey Pat! I had to join in on this special day. Hats off to the captain.
I think the poster in question is yanks4ever.
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
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I actually wasn’t joking.
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Judging form our west coast contingent, I didn’t think that registering under multiple user names required much wattage.
1 pitch AB … Hmmm… Let’s get Price out of the game, so work the count next time young man!
Quoted for Truth.
Hey, Luis!
Anyone got info on the HBO special?
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Triple Short of a Cycle July 9th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
I still don’t understand how C R 9 could get access to any information without it being given to him by those people
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Agreed…unless he worked in Lohud IT or knew someone with access to the data.
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How did you do it Brad?
Howdy GB. It goes well under the circumstances. So good to “see” you.
syd_cash July 9th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
OMG I want to punch AJ in the face, you know Jeter won’t really be happy unless we win this game too
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I doubt that you’d have the guts to punch one of the Little Sisters Of The Poor in the face.
Great…now Price settles down.
Thinking about Upton’s HR, made me wonder if the ball carrying better in the day has contributed to the Yankee day game record. In other words, a power hitting team does best when HRs are the easiest.
I wish they would hit a couple more today in fact.
Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Upton has a world of talent…would love him on this club as I think he will get even better.
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He is talented, but I have no use for a guy that can’t run out an infield groundball in the WS.
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I never watched the series (or any other without Yankees for a long time)….so I didn’t see why he did that. I’d mark it up to immaturity…which can be corrected.
Thanks, Bronx B. hope to see you around more often.
One of our all time great Yanks does the unimaginable !!! Yea JETER !!! PURE CLASS !!!
Is A J not the most frustrating pitcher with good stuff ?
Now let’s win this damn game !!!
austinmac —
Yes, the ball carries better in heat and thus power hitting teams have an advantage
@austinmac: I was thinking the same thing. We always hear about the ball carrying better in day/heat, so it would make perfect sense. That ball really didn’t look like it would go but poof, there it went. Need to get some fly balls and see where they land.
Jeet’s was a no doubter, tho.
Thanks Ghost!!,
What’s up man, i wouldn’t miss it for all the money in the world, it’s incredible how great Jeter’s career has been, i mean he crushed that ball!!
For those of us who cannot watch YES on TV, is there a way for us to watch the special on Jeter?
To be fair, that bottom of the inning was fairly long and emotional………..any other pitcher might have struggled there as well. That said, I still think it ridiculous that Garcia was skipped
mlb.com has the video of it.. It’s so unbelievable, I’ve watched it a few more times.
GB-it has been a tough time for us but we are getting through it. As for posting, there has been so much noise here that it has not been very inspiring. Will try.
I wonder as this game goes on how long Girardi’s Burnett leash is going to be.
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
You know what?, i think Bj’s play has to do more with character than inmaturity, he is not in his teens anymore where you can pass certain behavior as inmaturity, IMO
Yes, Jeter crushed his. He has been swinging better since his return. I recall a reporter commenting on his BP a few days ago. Good to see as it was good to hear him say he wasn’t happy with his first half and intended to do better.
The Steins must be happy he did this today…more merchandise sales!
congrats on 3,000
I’m not able to watch really follow the game by heard 3K on the radio.
Pretty friggin awesome that it was a HR. Good call by Sterling. That was cool. Congrats DJ.
Now AJ stop sucking ass and win this game.
Really ashamed that Burnett’s made 2 mistakes and they cost him 3 runs. He’s pitching fine otherwise. Get the game tied and then take more than a one run lead.
@Kay.. Seriously? Just hand it over. Anyone who does that in todays economy needs their head checked.
Good for him. I’m absolutely tired of Kay talking about it though. Mute.
How cool would it be if Jeter hit for the cycle today?
Goodbye, Roberto.
a cycle would be sick
Jeter is on fire.
Jeets is locked in!
YES is rooting hard for a Yankee win otherwise no Yankee Classic
i think Jeter wants to win this game. C’mon Yankees!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes. Just a triple away from the cycle. Awesome!
WOW!!, Jeter is really driving the ball well!!
Kay needs to get off his knees or I may puke
Wow. 3 for 3!
a triple and then it is just crazy history…
I had that last post up for like two minutes before DJ’s AB…I felt it coming.
BronxBorn July 9th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
GB-it has been a tough time for us but we are getting through it. As for posting, there has been so much noise here that it has not been very inspiring. Will try.
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Best wishes, bronx. Hope all goes better for you from here on out.
3-3 to pass the great Roberto Clemente! Magical!!
Yes!
Price does not make it out of the 5th.
yes!!! love you Grandy!!!
Nice, Grandy!
A cycle would cap off the day.
I’ve never heard of anyone hitting for the cycle when getting their 3.000th hit !
Wouldn’t that be amazing ?
Grandy man comes through.
Thanx GB
Pitching fine except for 3 mistakes?
My posting speed is slow today..downloading too many old movies on Utorrent. 1.5Mb/sec is eating up all my bandwidth.
Have you noticed that tampa bay is protecting the lines right from the start of the games?
What will cap off Jeter’s day is a win and a homer by Posada.
Say goodnight, David.
Bojo: lawbreaker!!
They have to take advantage of this inning. Especially with AJ on the mound. Let’s go Cano!!!
Thanks, guys, for the kind words. I doubt I’ll be posting on a regular basis, there is just too much repetitive whining and not nearly enough of the insight into baseball and the Yankees that made LoHud special a few years ago.
Cano is price’s last batter, good!!
BronxBorn
Sorry to hear about tough times . Some of us are trying to stick around LoHud in the hopes that some of the more inspiring posters ( such as yourself) will come back.
Kaline is next in line at 3007 and Boggs at 3010..
I hate the Rays, but they’ve been really classy about Jeter’s milestones. I recall last year that the O’s (forgot what it was for) showed no interest……but of course, they probably took the cue from their classless manager.
c’mon Robbie at least one more run
Great baserunning by Teixera!
Nice play. This is good baseball!
Nice job by Tex
GB7, Would you settle for a walkoff triple?
@Betsy yeah they were very classy about it (i can imagine how several other teams would’ve reacted)
The Other Phil July 9th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Bojo: lawbreaker!!
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Public domain….real old stuff…silent movies…
Nice..With Martin, Posada and Jones on deck they had to send Granderson there.
Price and the Rays all verklempt. Now AJ needs to reign it in.
Only one thing missing on Jeter’s resume….pie!
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
The Other Phil July 9th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Bojo: lawbreaker!!
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Public domain….real old stuff…silent movies…
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Silent porn?
MG,
The only way to combat those types of threads is keep on posting, so please stay because this site needs more intelligent discourse
Bojo: j/k sir. That’s a great idea, actually. Those don’t usually make the DVD market.
oh Posada….very very sad
Jorge not having a good day today….
I’m posting the entire article about Price and Jeter’s milestone homer in 2008:
David Price already gave up one historic hit to Derek Jeter at Yankee Stadium.
Jeter tied Lou Gehrig for the most hits at Yankee Stadium with 1,269 by blasting a home run off Price in the Rays left-hander’s major league debut on Sept. 14, 2008.
Today, Price again faces Jeter on the verge of a milestone, just two hits shy of 3,000.
“I have no intention of giving up hits to him or anyone else,” Price said before last night’s game was rained out.
But as long as it doesn’t cost Tampa Bay a run, Price could make peace.
“If he leads off with a single and doesn’t score, honestly, I’d probably be fine with that,” said Price, who lives near Jeter’s new mansion in Florida. “I would much rather see it live than on TV. It’s pretty special to be here right now with him about to be the only Yankee to accomplish that feat.”
And Price knows what he would do if he does surrender the historic hit to Jeter.
“Stand out there and wait for everyone to stop clapping, like I did last time,” he said.
Posada batting righty is ugly
Betsy July 9th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
I hate the Rays, but they’ve been really classy about Jeter’s milestones. I recall last year that the O’s (forgot what it was for) showed no interest……but of course, they probably took the cue from their classless manager
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I thought it was a total lack of class on their part to unnecessarily walk Tex to keep him from winning the HR title that year. Maybe others have, but I’ve never seen anything like it, deliberately taking away an opposing player’s opportunity to lead the league in a category in order for their own teammate to benefit.
Ok so that 3000 moment was a little more emotional for me than I thought it would be.
Get the bullpen ready Joe…
Tom, if Posada hits a walk-off triple, I’d French kiss “Killer”. I feel safe is making that statement.
Please hold ‘em AJ, please. I’ll give you a dollar.
The Yankees are going to clean up in memorabilia sales and so much more. This is why Jeter’s value is so much more than his performance between the lines.
Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
The Other Phil July 9th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Bojo: lawbreaker!!
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Silent porn?
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BoJo: public domain perv
I had to run out for an errand but I understand MG, BronxBorn and Trisha have posted today. Welcome back!!!!
Price seems like a good guy. There is no shame in surrendering the milestone hits to Jeter. It isn’t like he gave up all 3,000 hits to him. Price is now linked inexorably with one of the all-time greats, which is not bad at all.
maybe this lead AJ can hold
Jorge not having a good day today….
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He is hitting .133 against lefties. Did anyone expect anything else? But they are banged up so he had to play.
Not everyone is greedy….refreshing.
I hear ya Tar.
The Other Phil July 9th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Bojo: j/k sir. That’s a great idea, actually. Those don’t usually make the DVD market.
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I knew you were Phil…I was tempted to reply with “Yeah that’s me…I’m bad!” but thought it would be better not to indicate any support for piracy for the younf kids here.
Wow. what a story about the guy who caught the ball!!!!!!!!
AldotheApache July 9th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
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Bojo –
I agree, a cycle would be off-the-charts cool
Girardi should definitely go batter to batter with AJ here. No lead is safe with him.
AldotheApache July 9th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
The Other Phil July 9th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Bojo: lawbreaker!!
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Silent porn?
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BoJo: public domain perv
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LOL!
I love the real old movie serials from Republic and other old time production houses…Real history of movies buff.
Guy who caught the ball gave it back to Jeter. Hal gave him champions suite tickets for rest of season and front row tickets for tomorrow.
It was the right thing to do.
Ghostwriter-
Price and Jeter are neighbors.
nice for that guy, i woulda given the ball up just to shake Derek Jeters hand
Classy fan.
It’s actually damn near impossible to hit a walk off triple
The batter would have to reach 3B before the runner scored to be awarded a triple
Unless an outfielder threw his glove at the ball and hit it. That’s an automatic triple, but highly unlikely at the MLB level.
Ghost,
QFT, LOL!!!
Christian Lopez. He wanted nothing for it. And the Steinbrenners gave him (I think) 4 legend seats from now through the world series,
GreenBeret7 July 9th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Tom, if Posada hits a walk-off triple, I’d French kiss “Killer”. I feel safe is making that statement.
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And yet Killer is feeling surprisingly anxious.
there you go…. short leash.
All right Joe! Good move!
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
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My girlfriend is a big aficionado of the old silent films that came out of the Weimar Republic. They can be pretty neat to watch, when Im’ in the right mood.
Not a fantastic outing, but he’s kept them in it.
I love this Lopez kid. He’s a real fan and a really decent guy. How many people would just give the ball back without hesitation?
You forgot to mention that the suite tickets are good thru the World Series-all for Christian Lopez who asked for nothing in return.
It looks like Girardi learned his lesson from AJ’s last start.
Thats what a yankee fan should be about!!, again very fitting to the moment,
Very cool for Lopez
People were fighting over it ! Did you see the guy hold it up and then abruptly stash it in his stomach and put all his body over it?
What’s the link to the story?
Holy cow, Girardi paying attention now.
How many pitches did AJ have?
86,
Thought of that as I hit the “submit” button!
What a great example of the right way to be a fan! I don’t begrudge those that sell. As they say, any ball that goes into the crowd is fair game and that’s their right to, but I love that he just wanted Jeter to have the ball.
Joyce may be the last batter I’d want hitting right ow. He seems to have Yankee pitchers zeroed in, a lot like Dan Johnson last year.
Even tho I am frustrrated with Jeter this year I am a life long fan, he’s been a Yankee since I was born !! I’m so proud of him. Maybe this will spark him to a hitting streak. If he finished this season with > .280 I’d be happy!
Is Garcia available out of the pen?
Thanks
That guy is a fool for not selling the ball. It’s not nice, classy, honorable, or anything like that. These players always want to get “what they are worth” when they are looking for a contract, and get every last penny they can, or close to it (other benefits *to them* can sometimes be a factor). There would have been absolutely nothing wrong with a guy with incredibly less money than Jeter to get “what it was worth”. It would not have been “greedy”.
P July 9th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
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No link. It was covered in the YES broadcast, and they interviewed the kid. He planned on simply giving the ball to Jeter without asking for any remuneration. Instead the Yanks gave him box sets, autographed jerseys, bats, and other memorabilia.
89 pitches
Wow..Logan actually got a lefty out.
Logan got it done.
He’s got the stuff to be a real weapon. His command is just really inconsistent. With Feliciano and Marte hurt, he deserves a spot on the roster.
If a pitcher has a curveball or a changeup they should throw 1 million of them against the Rays. They swing at every single one of them.
If I ‘m on first I am slowing down so Jeter gets his triple and GB gets his kiss.
How much do you think he could have gotten for the ball?
Straw,
To be fair he is been doing his job lately
That’s a nice gesture from Hal and I’m sure Derek Jeter will tip him big as well.
I swear, after all these ridiculous good feelings, if they Yankees don’t win this, I don’t know what I’ll do.
This is a Yankees Classic game in the making. Don’t screw it up team!
Nothing wrong if he wanted to sell it, but its cool that he didn’t. As a fan myself I could say that I would just ppl happy to meet the players and that would be enough for me to give the ball. Also it’s cool that he’ll always be the person that caught Jeter’s 3000th hit so now he is apart of baseball history as well. That is awesome enough in itself and more valuable then money to any fan of baseball and its history
jacksquat July 9th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
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The ball probably doesn’t have much market value. Getting a bunch of memorabilia and free tix for the rest of the season from the Yanks is a pretty good deal.
i sure would like an extra run here
Syd,
Good post, couldn’t agree more
Logan has been better lately. It’s all about the slider with him. When he commands it he’s very good. When he doesn’t, not so much.
Trip: NY Post ran a story that Steiner Sports estimated $250K, but who knows. Someone would probably pay that much, but considering what the team gave the guy in return (along with the opportunity to meet DJ), I think that he did just fine.
“It’s actually damn near impossible to hit a walk off triple”
Bottom of the 9th
Bases empty Jeter hits one to the RF gap-
Jeter slides into third-
Wild throw goes into the stands
Jeter trots home- Yankee Stadium goes crazy!
Killer licks his chops.
austinmac July 9th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
If I ‘m on first I am slowing down so Jeter gets his triple and GB gets his kiss
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ditto. Post of the day.
Jones has to be off this team after the break. Just has not been much help at all. Never wanted him when they signed him.
Go smile at home !
Ghoistwriter, thanks for the update.
How much do you guys think the 3000 ball is actually worth $$ wise ? I think I might take it home with me and then decide what to do with it if I caught it. Just saying.. it’s a nice gesture and all but these guys are gazillionaires, whats $100k to them? It’s like $10.00 to most of us!!!
Tar July 9th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
“It’s actually damn near impossible to hit a walk off triple”
Bottom of the 9th
Bases empty Jeter hits one to the RF gap-
Jeter slides into third-
Wild throw goes into the stands
Jeter trots home- Yankee Stadium goes crazy!
Killer licks his chops.
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Close second for post of the day.
Tar July 9th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
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Or the go-ahead run could be on first.
The lineup without Arod and to a lesser extent Swisher is scary bad.
Jones has to be off this team after the break. Just has not been much help at all. Never wanted him when they signed him.
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Beltran to LF, Jones DFA, Gardner 4th OF/pinch runner…
Hey, the guy can do what he wants. If I was a recent college graduate who was selling cell phones because he couldn’t find a job in my profession, and was struggling just to get by, I would have sold it. I just don’t agree that giving it to Jeter was “the right” thing to do, as if selling it would have been the wrong thing.
lol now everyone watching this right now wants a triple just as much as we wanted #3000
Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Tar July 9th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
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Or the go-ahead run could be on first
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Only if it’s Posada.
It’s all that adrenaline.
that is NOT a triple Derek…lol boy is he hot or what
Jeter is really taking care of business
LOL. 4-4.
Jeter might have a huge second half in him. And that would just be pretty much the best thing ever.
wow Jeter ! is locked in.. i haven’t seen him look this good in 2 years !!!! Holy cow he’s actually playing like the Jeter we all know and love !!
Let’s hope this continues. What a day for him!
4 for 4.
Let’s put the Nunez era on hold for a bit, shall we?
Jeter is locked in today.
Mr. 3,000 is on fire today
how lucky are we that derek jeter is a yankee?
just an all time great showing baseball how it’s done
4 NYYJuly 9th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Jones has to be off this team after the break. Just has not been much help at all. Never wanted him when they signed him.
Go smile at home !
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I could not agree with you more, i don’t know why they signed him. Surely we can find a better back up outfielder then a player who is just a shell of his former self.
“as if selling it would have been the wrong thing.”
No, that is unfair, given the circumstances. But I think it’s okay to celebrate the guy’s generosity.
P July 9th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Ghoistwriter, thanks for the update.
How much do you guys think the 3000 ball is actually worth $$ wise ? I think I might take it home with me and then decide what to do with it if I caught it. Just saying.. it’s a nice gesture and all but these guys are gazillionaires, whats $100k to them? It’s like $10.00 to most of us!!!
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A hundred thousand dollars is a hundred thousand dollars. And nobody is going to pay $100,000 for that ball. Obviously, you could try to auction it off, or put it on EBay, but it’s probably not worth much more than several thousand dollars.
If the Yankees gave that kid 4 of the cheapest Championship Suite seats for all remaining home games face value would be around $ 35,000 and that doesn’t include playoffs.
Hey I did call for a 4-4 game from Jeter early this morning!
Chris W July 9th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
LOL. 4-4.
Jeter might have a huge second half in him. And that would just be pretty much the best thing ever.
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It sure would take the sting out of losing Arod for several weeks.
Jeter has hit pretty good since coming off the DL and also driving the ball. Maybe he was fatigued and the days off really helped him. Arod and Jeter will benefit from being the DH more often down the stretch and next year.
im actually glad they saved the rain out for september….
yanks dont have may home games in september…
plus we have a beat up team right now without swish and alex and a bullpen….
The Captain is absolutely OWNING this day!!!!
It would be real cool if Jeter offers to take the kid and his family out to dinner
“Hey I did call for a 4-4 game from Jeter early this morning!”
Bronx Jeers
It’s only the 6th!
I love it when the Yankees run wild….almost as good as watching those college girls….
I love the double steal. It’s such a beautiful play.
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
I love it when the Yankees run wild….almost as good as watching those college girls….
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Silent college girls?
Grandy can’t layoff the breaking balls.
Too bad.
“almost as good as watching those college girls….”
I’m curious did those “college girls” also make silent films?
Maybe chasing 3000 was pressure for him this season. Now that he has it and pressure’s off maybe he’ll go back to playing great ball? We can hope.
Tar,
3 words. Base on Balls !
(there’s also sac fly)
Granderson is really getting killed by curveballs
Who pitches the 7th< Wade?
Ghostwriter July 9th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
BoJo July 9th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
I love it when the Yankees run wild….almost as good as watching those college girls….
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Silent college girls?
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A rare breed indeed….
I am surprised that the fan gave up the ball for “nothing”. He is only 23 years old. They were estimating on epsn that the ball can be sold for $300k-$400k. The athletes have millions but to an everyday person that is too much money to give up.
Bojo
Obviously that silent film ploy fooled no one!!
Captain Clutch July 9th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
I am surprised that the fan gave up the ball for “nothing”. He is only 23 years old. They were estimating on epsn that the ball can be sold for $300k-$400k. The athletes have millions but to an everyday person that is too much money to give up.
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You can bet his girlfriend just dropped him
That was a truly nasty pitch though. Sometimes you tip your hat and move on.
Gotta get the “W” today. It would be a cryin’ shame not to let it be a true celebration.
Plus they need the win.
Captain Clutch it figures that the kid who caught Jeter’s 3000th hit would be total class.
Then all those twos Kay was talking about. Makes you think.
Tar July 9th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Bojo
Obviously that silent film ploy fooled no one!!
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LOL!
Nice play by Nunez. He looked very comfortable making it.
If like they said Arod can’t do any more damage to his knee by playing then why is he even sitting out at all?
In essence he did “sell” the ball. He gets a bunch of free tickets to games that he might have paid to see or at least wanted to see. He gets dinner/lunch all of those days too.
I’m 53 and don’t need the cash. If I’m 23 and struggling to pay rent I’m not sure I owuld have been as reasonable.
If Alex can’t drive with his llower body he has no power. Thus the 25 or so games without a HR. The question comes down to whether a diminished Alex for 75 games is better than a healthy Alex for say 50 games.
It’s not an easy call either way. I’m sure he’d prefer to play through it, but I’m not sure that’s best for the team.
No walks. How long do i have to hold my breath?
I still want to see Jeter get a triple…need to hit it to LF past Joyce…Upton or Zobrist are probably too good defensively
Wow Wade has really moved up the depth chart.
Captain Clutch July 9th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
I am surprised that the fan gave up the ball for “nothing”. He is only 23 years old. They were estimating on epsn that the ball can be sold for $300k-$400k.
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I’m sorry but those guys on ESPN are nuts. I can’t imagine that their estimate was anything more than a SWAG A Babe Ruth home run ball could fetch that much.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg.....irates.xml
I hope Jeter gives the kid some money under the table, he certainly doesnt have to. But that young man may not want the money at 23 … but in 20 years he may need some cash to send his kids to college or … just to get by. They did give Sorriano 11 million … I think the Yankees would of found something for him.
Nice gesture, great day for the Yankees and Derek … but a few grand wouldnt of been crazy to ask for.
Chipper is getting his surgery, and so should Alex. he’ll be back inless than 4 weeks.
Great outing by Wade there
Wade has been a great find for the Yankees. If they can ever get Soriano healthy, the pen could be formidable down the stretch.
The fan was just giving back to Jeter because Jeter has given so much to the fans. It’s karma. Baseball survived the steroid era with Jeter as the face of the game. Clean. Winner. 5 rings. Diehard. All that jazz. We have fans deserved for that ball not to be treated like a commodity. Fanhood is something you can’t measure with stats and numbers, graphs, charts, sabermetrics all that hoopla. I’m grateful for that.
Bojo-
I just want to see the Yankees win this game-and NO I don’t want to see Turtle Posada playing 3rd, unless it’s a blowout. LOL
I think it’s misleading to say he got “nothing” for the ball… It seems like the opener for the offer was the seats, and those alone appear to be worth about $60,000 not including playoffs. Then you toss in all the memorabilia he’s getting that wasn’t even discussed, and meeting Jeter, and going in the Yankee’s clubhouse, and being in the HBO documentary, and talking in the booth… He’ll end up doing pretty well.
Plus, the more accurate estimates for the ball are probably $100,000-$150,000…
This is an interesting article. Apparently Bonds’s #700 ball sold on overstock.com for $804,000 (back in 2005, or so). But later was expected to sell for less than $200,00 with no explanation why the value had tumbled so precipitously.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn.....id=2056280
time for the Yankees to add some more runs against Howell
I would like to see the guys get another run or 2 if they can. Considering the fact that Mo is hurting who knows what to expect from him in the 9th inning.
Bret,
very good post, by the way nobody is saying selling the ball was wrong, just not as classy as the player has been troughout his career, again as you put it as well as the best could have, couldn’t agree more. Props
Also, just remember, seats and memorabilia = money. Just because they don’t really cost the Yankees anything, doesn’t mean they are of any less value if he sold them. Plus, this way, he has the choice of having great memories for the rest of his life, or cashing in if he wants.
gah thought that was a hit
great post bret.
the clean aspect of jeter’s game cannot be understated enough. the media will never give him the credit he deserves.
he’s an all time great. there’s no doubting that
Why all those defensive changes?
Is it just another case of Maddon trying to show everybody how smart he is?
Damn that ball had too much hang time
When upton has the desire, he can be an outstanding player…nearly as good as anyone in the game. He lacks nothing but the desire.
# TheStraw July 9th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Wade has been a great find for the Yankees. If they can ever get Soriano healthy, the pen could be formidable down the stretch.
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Something in me just says “Sorry” wasn’t meant for N.Y. Some guys just can’t handle N.Y. His performance (little ) and even attitude towards his pitching so far here, leaves me with big doubts.
I do hope I’m wrong, just a gut feeling.
Wade has a very good curve that big for him.
Upton stands in Grandy’s way for Gold Glove. The guy is amazing in CF.
Jeter was very handsomely remunerated for his efforts throughout his career. I don’t think that class has anything to do with it.
Babe Ruth’s #702 ball went for $265,000.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/20.....or-264500/
I have no idea what that ball would go for I’m just trying to imagine the minimum amount of $$$ that my wife wouldn’t kill me over if I decided to forgo the cash and opted for the tickets.
I could hear myself now…” So what if you heard on ESPN it’s worth 300,000$. They don’t know squat anyway! “
I remember how long it took Bill Robinson to put it all together…and will never again short-change true talent like Upton. I would take him as future RFer any day.
I think you have to be a little crazy to give that ball up for nothing.. $100k? I don’t think so. Especially not with it being that dramatic and something out of “The Natural”. Bonds Juiced ball sold for nearly a mil, I think he could have gotten more than that. You also have to factor in Jeters popularity and the fact that it’s Yankee history. We have a big fan base here.
The tv/radio/documentary were coming no matter what he did with the ball.
What matters is that he didn’t want anything for the ball. What he got doesn’t matter when you talk about the kind of fan he is.
Why does everything have to equal money? Sometimes being a part of history and being present in the face of greatness is priceless. There are some experiences in my life that I wouldn’t trade for money. To make this more concrete. One of my friends here at school is switching careers. He left Merrill Lynch where he was a global wealth fund manager for them. He’s a multimillionaire back in school because he wants to treat people who are sick. There is value in service because it can feel so fulfilling. Now if this millionaire guy wanted to buy my dog…I would not sell him. Not for a million dollars. He’s my dog and he makes my life so much better, better than any amount of money would make it.
This isn’t quite a 3,000-hit ball, but it is one used in the game in which Ripken collected his 3,000th hit.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_1.....948089203P
i wonder what would happen if upton was in a clubhouse full of eventual hall of famers who’ve made hundreds of millions of dollars by maximizing their talent?
That ball was probably worth somewhere around 300 k
4NYY-
It’s hard to know. If he was pitching with an injury, maybe his demeanor was just a result of being mad that he was not healthy and not performing well. The real question is whether they can get his arm healthy enough to be effective.
“Why does everything have to equal money?”
I agree, but some things should equal money, such as monetary wagers.
Andruw’s days have to be numbered. His bat has nothing left in it.
The only way Upton would make his way to the Yankees is through another team (multi-team trade) or s a FA.
Bret The Hitman,
apples and oranges. Nothing this kid got couldn’t have been bought with the money he would have received. Tickets,memorabilia. Plus he would have been brought up into the booth and met Jeter even if he had asked for X amount of dollars.
I know if it were me my dad would have advised me to ask for money. Not for selfish reasons but to have a nice nest egg or to help me get started out in the world. Its not like he found this money in a cab and decided to give it back.
Realistically I think I would have put it up for bid.
But, I would only allow Derek and the Yankees to bid.
Otherwise I would hold on to it and pass it on to my kids.
I respect the guy for just giving Jeter the ball. That’s very classy.
i like el capitain that’s my vote for YES player of the game
Jeter and the team are lucky that the Yanks aren’t playing the Sox or Phillies today, or another team with a lot of fans. I doubt a Sox or another fan is giving the ball back. Unless they are going to sell the season tickets they wouldn’t want that stuff.
Godson is mashing at Scranton and is a way better fielder than Jones. Doesn’t he at least deserve a shot?
DRob and Mo shut it down 8 and 9 so we can get this win
i still believe Yankees will go hard for Beltran, Sox too….
They need that extra bat in the lineup, and yes Gardner is a very good LF’er, but Beltran doesn’t suck in the field and his bat is far and away better…
Gardner will move to the bench and Jones will go away.
luis July 9th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
That ball was probably worth somewhere around 300 k
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no way. Have you looked at any of the links that I’ve posted?
Besides, at this point, I think that it is probably priceless, because I don’t Jeter will sell it for any amount of money.
spoke to soon….damn it Drob, really a lead off triple
Golson, that is.
I was just going to say what would make this game perfect is for Mo to close it out.
Great…Leaving all of those guys on base comes back to hurt now.
GreenBeret7 July 9th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
The only way Upton would make his way to the Yankees is through another team (multi-team trade) or s a FA.
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Agreed…Nats?
I miss Damon’s hustle…
i just want to win this game, i knew we should scored some insurance runs. Jeter is mostly the only one who’s gotten hits all day 9 hits Jeter has 4 of them
Its time to think about winning baseball games.
Not a good start to the 8th inning. Not likely to get out of this one. It’s been too freky that he can continie to not make a mistake…and he didn’t. Now save the tie
Of all the days, D-Rob. Of all the bloody days…
This team is *infuriating* right now.
thanks for ruining the game for everyone Robertson
AJ denied
2 0-2 hits. Come on Robertson!!!
DRob, aughhhh.
Oh well, maybe Derek can get pie today, too.
Now a stolen base.
Martin throwing like he’s Posada
DRob was 0-2 on Damon and Zobrist…seems like strike 3 is hard to get.
limping into the ASB
Martin had no chance there. This would be a tough game to lose.
Let’s not start that again….
“Martin throwing like he’s Posada”
He had no chance. Robertson has a long, deliberate delivery.
I would think Jeter is going to give the “kid” something, too. I missed the part where he was talking about his education. He may get some interesting job offers now, too, just by this publicity. I heard him saying something about he was just trying to make it.
Granderson’s K with 2 in scoring position really hurts.
Triple,
The point is that the fan felt satisfied with his experience, just the way that it unfolded. He didn’t need anything more to feel happy. And when he goes through life, he will be able to tap into that experience and relate it to his life at any point and time. He will always be able to tell himself that he feels grateful just for being lucky enough to experience life’s unlimited pleasures. That’s the kind of person who will never long for something extra or something more and live life constantly obsessing over filling some kind of void. That’s the kind of person who finds happiness.
It’s like winning the lottery and giving money back to the state. Way to be an American Patriot! No one in their right mind would do that.
DJ walk off and AJ pie or today’s been a let down now.
# TheStraw July 9th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
4NYY-
It’s hard to know. If he was pitching with an injury, maybe his demeanor was just a result of being mad that he was not healthy and not performing well. The real question is whether they can get his arm healthy enough to be effective.
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Hope you’re right and I’m wrong !
I hate when Girardi walks guys
Need DP—now.
What the hell is this? Robertson is better against lefties than righties, surely Joe’s binder tells him that.
If Upton goes deep here, I’m throwing something through my TV.
Here’s another one of these idiotic intentional walks that make late inning defecits bigger than they should be. I guess the intentional walk to get to nelson cruz in the alcs game 6 last year taught Joe less than nothing.
Ghost,
Agree trhat Jeter doesn’t sell that ball for any price, but i think you can’t compare the worth of the 3000th hit ball of Jeter ( first yankee to do so ) to any of the rest, JMO
Bret The Hitman,
Or he is just a naive youngster.
If Upton goes deep here, I’m throwing something through my TV.
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You know Upton would have been up either way right?
Even if they got Kotchman out…
Better yet, he could’ve auctioned it off and gave the money to Dereks charity. When there’s a price tag that big on something, you have to make it about the money.
Robertson has to worry about the batter at the plate
Upton too dangerous….
Why does anybody care what the guy did or didn’t get for the ball? He seems perfectly hppy with the exchange. Not everyone is a money-grubbing jerk.
Big K…now finish the inning..
# TheStraw July 9th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Golson is mashing at Scranton and is a way better fielder than Jones. Doesn’t he at least deserve a shot?
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Always liked him, now he’s showing some bat, I totally agree.
Triple,
I think it’s unhealthy to twist contentment into something it is not. I think satisfaction with life as it is indicates the opposite of naivete. I think it speaks of wisdom. Surely there must be some experience in your life that you wouldn’t trade for money or that you wouldn’t need enhanced in any way. True happiness does not require monetary or material gains or enhancement of any sort.
“If Upton goes deep here, I’m throwing something through my TV.
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You know Upton would have been up either way right?
Even if they got Kotchman out…”
It’s a non-issue at this point, as Robertson got him, but I think the difference between a two-run lead and a three run lead is significant.
Okay. Now go win the blasted thing!
Jeter with a walk off hit?
“Jeter with a walk off hit?”
Only seems fitting, doesn’t it?
There is no way a game like this will end with just closing out the game normally.
IIRC…Jones’ performance nose-dived after ASG the past 2 seasons…time to bring up Golson.
Carlo–do you still feel Jones was a better call than going internally this year….for example, Golson or Dickerson?
Nunez is saying don’t forget about me…..
nunez has such quick hands!
Nunez!!!
Can Gardner lay one down here successfully?
If the Yankees lose the game, will this game still be played on Yankee Classics? Not that I want to see that. I want to see a Yankee win as that would be totally fitting for the Captain’s big day.
Nunez has lightning fast hands. Just up to him to improve there and with the footwork on defense.
Time for a triple to drive in the winning run!
c’mon Jete we need one more from you….get us this run
Okay, this would almost make the frustration of the last half-inning worth it.
C’MON DEREK!
Cap it off with a hit.
I didn’t like the bunt
Nicely done bunt by Gardner. Now can the Captain deliver the go ahead FTW?
this pitcher for the Rays looks like a linebacker lol
GreenBeret7 July 9th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Nunez has lightning fast hands. Just up to him to improve there and with the footwork on defense.
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He may do pretty well at third, since he won’t have time to think about too much. I’m curious to see his defense there over several games.
YES!!!!! 5-5
Love that MAN !
Jeter is king today.
Yogi Mantle July 9th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
If the Yankees lose the game, will this game still be played on Yankee Classics?
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They’ll splice the ending with the Flaherty hit off Boston
HE DID IT!
Number 2 is a good baseball player.
that is epicness!!!!!!!! can you make this up. I LOVE YOU JETER!!!!!!!!! 5 for 5
AMAZING DAY FOR THE CAPTAIN.
Magic! 5-5 potential game winning RBI and Mo on deck!!!!!!!!!!!
Did anyone think that Jeter wouldn’t find a way to get the job done? This is like a movie today. HBO must be really happy.
jeter knows how to make a statement!
maybe he felt a huge sense of relief and now can relax and just play baseball
He just saw that hole and guided that ball up the middle. That’s Ichiro-like bat control. Well done!
This is insane!!
I still hope he gets that triple…6-6 with game winning hit.
This is a Jeter holiday.
5-5 lol wow what an insane day
A Grandy bomb would be nice here.
# TheStraw July 9th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Number 2 is a good baseball player.
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Yeah, he is pretty good… lol. But does he get pie?
if Mo closes out the win this becomes a game that will live in Yankees history for the next hundred years.
Derek Jeter reaches 3,000 hits and goes 5-5 with the game winning single in the 8th inning.
You just can’t imagine the historical significance of that kind of achievement.
Wow I hope Mo is on today!
He hasn’t pitched in 5 days. Is that good or bad?
In other words, I hope they bat around against Maddon…
Just a guess here, but I imagine that Jeter’s BA has gone up a little from today.
If Mo can close this one out hbo will have the perfect end to their movie
You guys can worry about what the fan got for the ball and rejoice hit #3000. For me, hit #3003 is the one I care most about today.
Holy crap, Jeter just mowing down the stats today.
Jeter now hitting .270
lol. DP with Jeter. Now that is more like it.
I’ll take 5-5, no way I want 6-6 – the game is still more important
Jeter sucks
Unbelievable day for Jeter.
Nervous for Mo here…..but I know he isn’t.
Jeter completely ruins a decent day. Go figure. Captain indeed.
He hasn’t pitched in 5 days. Is that good or bad?
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Considering the fact that he has a sore tricep who knows what to expect fom him. Hopefully he can close this out.
One run lead to protect. Maybe Girardi will put Posada at 3rd.
c’mon Mo close it out for your buddy Jeter
Is Ford going to come out a special 3,000 hits Edge? I wouldn’t be surprised.
man to today was like flashback to Jeter glory days, where everytime he came up in a big spot you knew he was going to do something BIG.
# Captain Clutch July 9th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
If Mo can close this one out hbo will have the perfect end to their movie
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Couldn’t script it better.
I think that Jetes gets pied if Mo closes the door. Gotta have pie for driving in the winning run.
Captain Clutch July 9th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
He hasn’t pitched in 5 days. Is that good or bad?
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Considering the fact that he has a sore tricep who knows what to expect fom him. Hopefully he can close this out.
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Good point.
This game will end up being the most memorable of all-time. That HBO documentary is going to be epic and I wouldn’t be surprised if the fan gets an endorsement from a sponsor to do TV commercials or the talk show circuit or both. That fan has good karma.
MG July 9th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
if Mo closes out the win this becomes a game that will live in Yankees history for the next hundred years.
Derek Jeter reaches 3,000 hits and goes 5-5 with the game winning single in the 8th inning.
You just can’t imagine the historical significance of that kind of achievement.
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Jeter gets the game-winning hit, and Mo slams the door. It’s a fitting way for this game to have played out. Damn near perfect.
Hey WCYF how is that ALex is not injured thing going for you.
L M A O !!!!!!!!!
Now for the GOAT. It would be nice if he is on his game to do it for the Captain.
Let’s go Mo!!!
Yogi Mantle July 9th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Just a guess here, but I imagine that Jeter’s BA has gone up a little from today.
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Up to .270
Want to see 14/14 Mo. Getter done.
There’s a good start! COME ON MARIANO!
There’s one.
Come on Mo 2 more!!!
Why are you smiling-go take a seat on the bench!!!
He’s injured now and wasn’t then! How’s being a moronic Monday morning quarterback going for you?
L M A O !!!!!!!!!!!!
Mo is throwing the ball really well today, I’m guessing the tricep isn’t an issue any longer..
There’s two.
Ouch..Mo 1 more….
whoa
Grandy, that scared me for a second whew
Oh jesus. They just can’t make this easy, can they?
Made me sweat a bit there.
Great grandy hurt himself there..
Be fitting if he pops out to DJ
I wonder if Pettitte isn’t somewhere in the Stdium, just hiding out? Can’t imagine him missing this.
“He’s injured now and wasn’t then!”
Wrong again!! At leats you are consistent.
L M A O !!!!
Best “Mo” down of the year !!!
There’s three. Ball game over, Yankees win TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEE YAAAAAAAANKEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS WIN!
Only fitting for this beautiful day.
Jeter might not be as great as he once was, but he is great once as he ever was!
I think Jeter has been hurt & sore almost all year. The DL rest helped him get well! He is still great!
man–that was scary! You don’t often see somebody hit Mo that hard…
JETER!!!!!!!!!!!
Great game. Now let’s get back to baseball!
Yes!!! If Nunez threw the ball away there I would of killed him lol
yay!!! glad the Yanks finally won. Congrats Derek Jeter!!!!!!! love you
We needed that game and now we need CC to send us into the break with a nice wild card lead.
THE YANKEES WIN!!!!!!, jeter is getting pied
As close to a perfect day as you could wnt for the Yankees.
This game belongs to the graybeards.
Mo and Jeter…the two best teammates ever…
Nice win. End of the losing streak thanks to the Captain. The Jeter haters can shut their pieholes for the day.
I’ve seen some very special Yankees moments in my life:
-the Mick hitting the facade on Memorial Day in 1956, it was still going up when it hit it (I was at the game)
-Roger Maris’ 61st HR off Tracy Stallard (watched on TV)
-the Mick’s walk off HR off Barney Schultz in the ’64 WS, probably his last great moment
-the Chris Chambliss HR to put the Yankees back in the WS after a long absence
And many, many more
Today is one of those special moments that all of us will remember for a very long time.
Jeter is so friggin’ cool… He’s the best there is, as far as I’m concerned.
West Coast Yankee Fan July 9th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
He’s injured now and wasn’t then! How’s being a moronic Monday morning quarterback going for you?
L M A O !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jesus….give up. You stuck your foot in your mouth….AGAIN. Just admit that you don’t know anything about what’s going on with the players and shut up.
I hope somebody takes photos of you eating your plastic animal shoes. IDIOT.
GBzeo- I know far more about the game than you do. A-Rod was playing with a sore knee according to him and the Yankee medical staff. You didn’t know jack.
Where should I send the signed Jane Fonda poster?
TheStraw July 9th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Mo and Jeter…the two best teammates ever…
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I think they would like to add Po to that group.
# MaineYankee July 9th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
TheStraw July 9th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Mo and Jeter…the two best teammates ever…
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I think they would like to add Po to that group.
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Look in dictionary for class. Picture of Mo and Jeter !!!
If it’s one of the European version of “Barbarella” – I’ll take it. Nothing later, please.