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Love this lineup for rightys, and last night’s for lefties.
Joe starts Nunie and his 19 errors once again.
bucholz activated for the bullpen.
Kevin Kernan
A-Rod hitting bombs in early BP in drill with Kevin Long here at the Trop after Long made an adjustment in his swing #Yankees
Can’t wait to see if Joe has the stones to pull his regulars early.
Nunez plays best at 2B.
You think the Rays did a fist pump seeing Nunez and his 19 errors in the lineup?
RayVT, Hey! If Im down and depressed during the playoffs, you mind if I give you a ring?
Erin September 28th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Well, except when he had to dress up as Madonna.
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lol
pat September 28th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Kevin Kernan
A-Rod hitting bombs in early BP in drill with Kevin Long here at the Trop after Long made an adjustment in his swing #Yankees
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That K-Long is a genius!
Joe doesnt have stones, he has pebbles at best
“if alex dh’d chavez plays 3rd”
Alex won’t dh, and if he had to I’d play Nunez over Chavez at third. But ARod won’t dh.
LGY,
If he doesn’t pull them early, he’ll be hurting this team.
It’s a joke to play core group of this team, especially Robbie, for 5th straight day when playoffs are in 48 hours.
Chase-
Take it easy. You have this all wrong.
Wave, why would you play Nunez over Chavez?
At least the Yankees are playing regulars. Price has held Yankee batters to <.200 BA pitching at home. Glad to see Betances get a start
Why is Cano in the lineup????? Why??
Kay is bent that Reyes pulled himself from the game today to preserve the batting title.
“Wave, why would you play Nunez over Chavez?”
Because here’s Chavez’ slash line in September:
.217/ .260/.304/.564
I can’t understand why Giardi wouldn’t pinch hit Jeter or ARod vs Sox….but plays his A squad right before the playoffs…..Unless he pulls them all early,which I doubt..
Kay ought to be bent that the greatest organization in the world has him as its spokesman.
Doc, because Girardi’s main goal is to help the Red Sox.
Niblick September 28th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Joe starts Nunie and his 19 errors once again.
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fine by me. Actually prefer lineup which SoS posted, yesterday.
wish there were a way to get in contact with Clay Bellinger and Todd Zeile
Wouldn’t you want the regulars to start behind a young pitcher?
and Enrique Wilson
“Because here’s Chavez’ slash line in September:
.217/ .260/.304/.564″
Okay, I suppose that’s reasonable. I might do that and put Chavy in for defense late in the game. Of course, I hope neither is necessary.
This game doesnt mean anything, to the Yankees or Betances. This game will not affect Betances one way or the other, unless he gets injured.
Warning Track Power,
… I have MY opinion all wrong?
How so?
Kate: when Betances is on, he doesn’t need fielders
Chen is supposed to start tonight, so…so the Sux would have to do a deal before his start. Would they really trade for a guy (and give up something) for one start, the 1 game playoff, which may or may not even happen, and they can’t use him in the playoffs and he’ll be a free agent? Especially since he’s only arguably more reliable than Lackey or Wakefield?
hardwired7 September 28th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Ys Guy,
I see it as Chad staying above the fray. He’s not going to play into the lowest common denominator.
What purpose would it serve for him to bring the Sox into it? He’s covering the Yanks, and that’s where his focus has stayed.”
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hardwired, im not talking about jumping into the comments section, im talking about covering the red socks situation from the yankees standpoint. something we have been doing pretty much constantly.
you cant tell me there’s not alot of buzz all around the team regarding the socks this week. suzyn and john have talked alot in their broadcasts, kay is all over it, francessa, espn. but from chad?…pretty much nothing…
What are people afraid of happening? Regulars getting hurt or needing the rest?
These are pretty low pressure games that I would guess the players are enjoying as a tune-up so if rest is your concern it probably shouldn’t be.
UnKnown September 28th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Kay is bent that Reyes pulled himself from the game today to preserve the batting title.
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Reyes is a joke. The guy should be ashamed. He’s not a gamer. Especially after being pulled out of the game for the sake of a batting title.
Ted Williams did things the right way.
I would want the regulars to start because I want them loose for Friday.
Pull them after 1 or 2 at-bats.
I would also like Betances and Hughes to pitch well. And for us to knock Price out. And the Sox have to lose. Whatever happens after that is good. Let the chips fall where they may. Let the baseball gods take over.
Hopefully the adjustment will work and Arod will start mashing just in time for the playoffs. I can dream, can’t I?
Joe isn’t going to like not having a defensive back-up catcher in the post-season, even if he thinks Martin will catch every inning. It will make Joe uncomfortable. And, Joe is going to want 8 relievers, because the binder works better with the extra reliever. Joe will go with a Posada/Montero platoon (why vs Texas I don’t know but anyway).
Since Chavez hasn’t really hit since he came off the DL, I could see Chavez getting left out.
Chase September 28th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Warning Track Power,
… I have MY opinion all wrong?
How so?
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Chase-Don’t think for a minute that the “regulars” are going to play all 9 innings today.
Thus draining them of energy for game 1 of the ALDS.
The regulars might get an at bat or two and then exit the game. Nothing wrong with
staying sharp, getting in a few innings, etc…
These are pretty low pressure games that I would guess the players are enjoying as a tune-up so if rest is your concern it probably shouldn’t be.
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Swisher scaling the wall in RF and Martin diving head first into 1B last night say otherwise.
Chase September 28th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
Love this lineup for rightys, and last night’s for lefties
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Tonight’s lineup is against lefty Price. I think you meant to say you love this lineup against lefty pitchers. Yes? No?
Chavez cannot be measured by his numbers alone. He has had a number of run delivering timely hits throughout the season. His glove is far far superior to Nunez at 3B. I think he is an aboslute lock to make the roster, and is much more valuable than Dickerson, especially with Arod still being slightly banged up.
Chavez will be on the roster imo. Good infielder. Veteran guy. Contact hitter.
Jeter
Grandy
Cano
Alex
Tex
Swish
Chavez
Martin
Gardner
P – Verlander
Who’s ready for Friday?
doesnt anybody think that maybe girardi talks to the players and gets a feel for what’s best for them in terms or play/rest going into the PS?
girardi played in 6 postseasons himself. but people on here think they know more than the collective knowlege of joe and his coaching staff. he talks to long all the time who also talks to the players and feels them out. he knows who’s got aches that need rest and who’s needs ab’s to get the stroke back.
but somebody sitting somewhere other than in the yankees clubhouse thinks he knows better than the moy coach who’s got how many rings?
He says Jose Reyes asked before the game to be taken out if he got a hit, and so Collins met that request, because ‘he deserves that respect. However, Collins says he felt terrible about the move, knowing fans paid good money to see him play.
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lol…jose wants as much stuff on his resume as possible to get his money. he even stepped aside on a double play the other night so he didn’t get hurt….
I have no idea what Joe is doing
Hopefully Proctor can put this game away for the Rays late.
unknown- BRING EM ON!
nyyfana September 28th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Joe Girardi doesnt have stones, he has pebbles at best.
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what defines a man?? A c0cky, big-mouth, macho blowhard, like Ozzie Guillen and Rex Ryan?
if it’s the case, i’d rather be a woman.
from previous
What is up fellas. So most of us are rooting for a sox collapse. Could it be one of those be careful what you wish for. Would a sox collapse make them hit an offseason panic button and open their piggy bank to go after a pujols and texas lefty?
It’s a numbers game. If the Yanks carry 11 pitchers, which they probably will, one of Dickerson, Romine and Chavez will have to be left off.
Of those three, Chavez seems to me the least useful, given that ARod will not be replaced defensively and Chavez isn’t hitting enough to justify him pinch-hitting. Dickerson can pinch run and come in as a defensive outfielder, and give Joe flexibility if he needs to pinch hit for Gardner or Jones.
Romine probably won’t play either, but you know Joe loves defensive catchers. Plus, if Martin gets a concussion or sprains an ankle, they won’t be able to replace him because then he couldn’t play in the following series.
I’m not saying Chavez definitely won’t be on the roster and Romine definitely will be, I just think it is quite possible.
reyes lost tens of millions of potential dollars in the last 2 months.
djsunyc September 28th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
He says Jose Reyes asked before the game to be taken out if he got a hit, and so Collins met that request, because ‘he deserves that respect. However, Collins says he felt terrible about the move, knowing fans paid good money to see him play.
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lol…jose wants as much stuff on his resume as possible to get his money. he even stepped aside on a double play the other night so he didn’t get hurt…
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I’m so surprised Reyes did not “pull his hamstring” when he walked into Collins’ office and ask out of the game, LOL!!
He’s a loser and NOT a team player!!!
vin,
I think he meant stones as in the stones to knock out the hated Red Sox by punting these games. On the contrary, Joe is trying hard to win these games and we’re fortunate that we haven’t stolen one out here.
We’ve killed lefties all year with this lineup and the worst thing we can do is beat Price tonight and allow the Sox into the playoffs without even forcing a 1-game playoff.
It sickens me how many commercials and advertisements I see with Red Sux players and highlights in them promoting the 2011 Postseason.
Freak they probably won’t even get in. The media’s love affair with these pukes is digusting.
Really hope they don’t make it in.
vinny,
If your still out there. I would like to add Miguel Cairo at dh for my smallBALL lineup.
So, Jose Reyes wants to fluff up his resume?
Positives:
Team player! Individual stuff doesn’t matter
What a gamer!
Yeah, Reyes is totally the kind of player you want to build a franchise around. Totally.
Cano will play in his 159th game tonight. Not to mention he played in the ASG and participated in the HR Derby.
They ran away with the division and everything else they could clinch. It gave Joe a perfect opportunity to make sure his core guys are close to 100% as possible before the playoffs start. There is a balance to be struck here, but instead he’s gone full bore with his most important hitters.
Jon Morosi
Etc: Beckett not available tonight. G163 starter still TBD. Papelbon and Aceves should be good to go tonight.
If Sox get to the postseason, Aceves should get multiple shares
All the teams have been playing their regulars. The Phillies who have had it sewn up for a long while have played their regulars pretty much the whole game against the Braves, and might end up, by doing so, play the Cardinals which could be a very tough opponent for them in the 1st round.
Will the Greatest team in the history of baseball, per the Boston Herald and many announcers, go the path of the 64 Phillies who were 6 1/2 games in front with 12 games to go and blew it. That losing streak started with Chico Ruiz stealing home for the Reds, while Frank Robinson was at bat! and continued with a flustered Gene Mauch pitching Chris Short and Jim Bunning on 2 days rest.
Will A-Gon witness his team again losing a chance at the playoffs on the last day two years in a row?
Will Terry Francona, voted the 2nd most liked manager by players in a SI poll be let go, without the club option being picked up?
pretty soon we’ll know the answers!!!!
this is a really exciting day for yankee fans. the best arm and the best catcher in our system starting on game 162.
let’s hope we see a lot of this next year.
Melk Man:
thanks.
however, according to the media i’ve been listening to (Boston-WEII, MLB Network etc) everyone has insisted Girardi/NYY has every right to rest all their players. The only contrary voice have heard was David Cone & Michael Kay on the telecast the other night.
even Francona and Shoalwalter defended Girardi.
vinny,
If your still out there. I would like to add Miguel Cairo at dh for my smallBALL lineup.
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lol. He’s too good
kd September 28th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
this is a really exciting day for yankee fans. the best arm and the best catcher in our system starting on game 162.
let’s hope we see a lot of this next year.
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Tell me about it.
I just hope Betances can remain calm, pitch well and end his season on a high note.
I don’t care if he goes 3 shutout innings or 4 or 5 innings, just as long as he does not repeat
what he did last time he took the mound.
@RaysJoeMaddon
It’s in our hands. Yankees have their A lineup out there but I think its within us. We just have to go do it.
LGY-
Other than Martin, I just don’t see one extra day of rest being all that important to the position players.
he was understandably nervous, warning track
if he settles in and relaxes, aka ivan nova, it’ll be awesome to see what he can do in the bigs
Wave,
Why only one?
Those of you championing for Tampa to make the playoffs need to get your head examined.
They have probably the best starting staff left in the AL races and a very competant lineup.
Boston is hurt, reeling… and have now officially lost Youkilis for the season.
Boston is the team you want making the playoffs. Tampa will be much, much harder to beat.
Sox have activated Buccholz but could he be their Game 163 starter after such a long layoff and with no rehab games?
Buchholz is not stretched out at all. They have been aiming to get him back for bullpen use.
pabe:”Clay Buchholz has been activated off the disabled and will be in the bullpen tonight.
He said he is not an option to start tomorrow. He thinks he could get 4-5 outs.”
They have probably the best starting staff left in the AL races and a very competant lineup.
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9/14 in the AL in runs scored is competent?
Their lineup is awful. Longoria is the only guy you can even consider dangerous and at best he’s not a great but a very good hitter.
LGY-
Because today is only one day?
There is no point in even thinking about an ALCS opponent. Neither the Tigers nor the Rangers are going to be easy…..could see a 5 game series with either one.
i just want the playoff. i dont want to root for one or the other to win that playoff game, just that they have to play it and that there are several power outages during the extra innings…
ID-
You make a very valid point, which we all witnessed last year when the pitching rich, marginal offense, Giants, beat the Phillies.
I bet the Rangers who likely will win tonight and get the WC, are hoping it’s the Red Sox, especially if there’s a playoff Thursday.
Well, I got my two wishes. Dellin dealin’ to The Jesus.
LGY, agree. Maybe Joe thinks Cano’s hot bat might get cooled off by missing a game, at least he’s the DH. Maybe Cano asked in because of the MVP race. I don’t know, but you made the guy play 14 innings and then had him in there the next day. I think I might gently tell my all-star second baseman he’s too important as of Friday to risk being fatigued or getting hurt. I don’t think, though, at DH he’ll have too much of a problem. He’ll be getting a day and a half off, as it were, and we don’t have to travel.
Nevertheless, you hope there isn’t some cumulative drain, due to that extras game.
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If Alex’s BP can translate into games, we’re golden.
Now, I’ll sneak back into my discussion group and hope no one gives me that “you’ve been on the internet, and not doing research, but combing baseball sites…” Guilty, but I’ll never tell
.
Later.
GO DELLIN & Go MO’s only begotten Son!
Wave,
I’ve been saying for a week he needs to be resting his core guys.
Nunie has made 19 errors this year in the equivalent of 85 full games.
Quite a defensive replacement.
“They have probably the best starting staff left in the AL races and a very competant lineup.”
I’m following you for as far as the staff goes, but the lineup is very weak. I think the Rays lose in the first round.
Irreverent Discourse September 28th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Those of you championing for Tampa to make the playoffs need to get your head examined.
They have probably the best starting staff left in the AL races and a very competant lineup.
Boston is hurt, reeling… and have now officially lost Youkilis for the season.
Boston is the team you want making the playoffs. Tampa will be much, much harder to beat.
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I have been saying that all week, LOL!!!
To be honest, I’m beginning to second guess myself.
Let’s say Boston advances-How much of an opponent will they be for Texas/Detroit?
Either of those teams can sweep in 3 and have the luxury to line-up their starters in the ALCS.
Perhaps having to face the rays will equate to a very strong match-up and not an easy
ALDS???
Just things to think about and discuss.
nyyfana September 28th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Give me a call! Always glad to hear from you!
I see the lineup whiners are at it right til the end.
“Nunie has made 19 errors this year in the equivalent of 85 full games.
Quite a defensive replacement.”
Who are you planning to replace defensively? I don’t think Joe is planning any infield defensive replacements.
LGY – That’s not to say they aren’t productive enough when compared to their pitching staff. They have been just as productive as Boston has in the last month. Lets not forget Boston put up 18 runs in one game, skewing their stats.
Would you tell me their offense is worse than the 2010 Giants?
I don’t fear the Rays. Good team, but so are we.
I don’t fear the Sox. But crazy isht starts happening the Yankees play them.
They Rays also have a better chance of beating the Rangers or the Tigers. I’d rather play a weak offense than play the Rangers. I don’t look forward to playing in the Trap tho.
I’m not rooting for anyone, but I guess you could say I’m rooting against the Sox on principle alone.
They had to activate Buchholz becaus Aceves’ arm is about to fall off. He has pitched multiple innings for three consecutive games. They need somebody to cover the soft underbelly of the middle innings. Besides Aceves, the only relievers Francona trusts are Pap and Bard – and Bard a lot less son in recent weeks.
Thanks RayVT. I meant that seriously, not as a harassment type thing. I get down after losses, sometimes I run out of friends to talk to, because they all hate my obsession with sports.
Irreverent Discourse September 28th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Those of you championing for Tampa to make the playoffs need to get your head examined.
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Yeah, except that I just hate Boston and want to see their fans suffer, and I recognize that who I cheer for has nothing to do with the outcome of the games, so…I root against Boston and whatever happens is going to happen. I/ve got not control over it.
Tampa’s offense is on par with the 2010 Giants except their pitching is worse and the road to the WS is tougher.
Not to mention that the Giants are an anomaly by winning the WS with such a weak lineup.
“Would you tell me their offense is worse than the 2010 Giants?”
The 2010 Giants scored 697 runs without a DH. The 2011 Rays have scored 699 with a DH.
The 2010 Giants scored 697 runs without a DH. The 2011 Rays have scored 699 with a DH.
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True. Forgot about the DH.
girardi: hey robbie, how ya doin’? can i speak to you in my office for a minute?
cano: i’m not sittin’ skip
girardi: robbie, you know you’ve really been playin’…
cano: i’m not sittin’ skip, i’m not!
girardi: im just trying to get some ab’s for some of the other…
cano: i’m not sittin
girardi: just one day
cano: then dh me skip
girardi: no robbie i really gotta sit y….
cano: no way skip no way im sittin
girardi: ok then ill dh ya’
cano: well okay then skip’
girardi: go get em robbie!
I’m in the Trisha camp. I don’t care who we play, I just want to see the Sox finish of this monster choke job. Just think how nice the fall and winter would be should that happen.
This whole A lineup needs to play about 3 innings at best. Get these guys to the bench and get all the kids in there. And let that Loser Proctor pitch the last 5 innings, or until his arm falls off.
Montero catching. + Betances pitching = yay!
The core guys need to play today with the off day tomorrow and the irregular PT lately……now they don’t have to play the whole game….but they need to get a couple of at bats.
Can you imagine how much pressure the players, the manager, and the front office the RS have after being labled the greatest team ever assembled?
That’s a book I’d like to read if the Sox miss the playoffs, written by Francona after his unwarrented termination.
If you’re a Yankee fan, you gotta be cheering for a total collapse by the Choke Sox.
Id keep Tex is the 3 spot vs lefties.
Don’t mistake what I said… I am cheering for the Sox to choke… tomorrow. I would still rather play them in a 7 game series than the Rays.
A Blowsox collapse eases some of the 2004 pain. Go Rays and Go O’s!
Blake-
Will Girardi pull the regulars if the game is close and the RS are tied or close in their game, and it’s the 5th or 6th inning?
It is kinda garbage to bunt for a hit and then come out of the game…….I hope Braun goes 5-5 tonight.
My ideal scenario: Betances goes four strong innings, AJ comes in to get his throw day work in, goes one or two innings and the Yanks take a lead, hold on to win, AJ gets his 12th win of the season.
Meanwhile the Socks lose, playoff tomorrow.
So glad Clueless Joe is giving guys a rest
Trader,
My guess is he pulls some or them early either way.
My ideal scenario Betances gets effing shelled in the first
O’s win tonight, doesn’t matter if the Rays win or not. Good outcome either way. We can beat the Rays later, if they (or we) are there. I want Texas, but not enough to care one way or the other. Beat the team that faces you. That simple.
ID,
So your 2 desires are mutually exclusive. You want the Sox to choke tomorrow, but you wouldn’t be playing them in the ALCS.
Anyway, I’d like to win today, but that means the Sox need to lose.
m – Yes, this knife… it’s sharp on both side
I guess I could also say my desire to not play a playoff game in Fenway outweighs my thinking the Rays are a stronger team… so conflicted. :p
“I’ve been saying for a week he needs to be resting his core guys.”
Yes you have.
Cashman, ownership, the players, the training staff, the coaches and heck even the players mother doesn’t seem to agree with you though because if any of those people called Girardi and said Player X looks like he needs a few days, Girardi probably would have given him a few days and all those people know the players better than fans do.
Nick that works for me.
However to add to the ideal scenario: Red Sox are leading going into the bottom of the 9th, Paplebon gives up 3 runs to tie the game, which goes well into tomorrow morning before the Sox lose to the Orioles, then fly to Tampa, no rest, for a playoff game Thursday.
Plus the weather in Baltimore calls for scattered thundershowers at gametime!
The core guys have been rested……at least the ones that need it…..some guys need to play every day to stay sharp and you have to have guys both rested and sharp for Friday.
and all those people know the players better than fans do.
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Let’s shut down the blog because the Yankees are always right.
I remember when the Yankees knew Aceves couldn’t hold up this season and now he’s saved their chief rivals this season. Funny how they sometimes get things wrong.
it seems that most of the people who are really worried about how much rest the guys are getting are really rooting for the red socks to lose….hmmmmm…….
nyyfana September 28th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
I meant it seriously too! Call me!
power outtage delays during extra innings in the playoff game….
I’m leaving at 5:30 so if you can call now do & if not call me tomorrow.
All,
I doubt the Red Sucks would collapse.
They have been finding gold nuggets left and right these days.
Put Lowrie in, he gets big hits and scores big runs.
Put N. Drew in, he gets big hits.
Put Lavern in, she gets three run homers.
Of course, Illsbury keeps hitting at least 2 homers every game, and Scoooteroooo becoming that next Ted Williams.
They just can do no wrong.
I only meant if the Yankees lose a game in the postseason. I may, though, be depressed tomorrow IF the red sox make it.
those werent gold nuggets, they were cow patties….
I am not concerned about Beantown or Tampa. Texas & Tigers have my attention. I doubt that the WC team gets by either Texas or Tigers.
The Yanks are rested & the BP is too. Montero adds a huge factor to facing LHP & RHP for that matter. The resurgence of Posada helps as well & the BUC being Posada & Montero even gives me comfort. Chavez is healthy & I think ARod is about to peak again. Things look very very good to me in a NYY kind of way!
If the only thing the Yanks need to worry about is a 3rd SP from AJ, Colon & Garcia then that is a good thing! The BP gets deeper with possibly 1 or 2 of them along with Hughes as well.
Heck, even though Lestor is on three-days rest, he will probably pitch a masterful or very good (or great) game tonight.
I predict a win for the Sucks (probably with a total domination of B-More).
The only question is how many homers will Illsbury hit.
nyyfana September 28th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
As General Stonewall Jackson said to one of his Generals before a big battle, “General never take counsel of your fears!”
The Yanks are well prepared for this moment. # 27 is at hand! Ripe for the taking! I think this team will get it done!
LETS GO TAMPA
LETS GO TAMPA
LETS GO TAMPA
LETS GO TAMPA
” # 27 is at hand!”
We’re going for #28, Ray. Subconscious sabotage?
I’m sorry for the snippiness. It annoys me to no end when people make the Yankees know better argument.
Anyway, on a positive note
@Ledger_Yankees: If there are starters in this game past the sixth inning, I’d be shocked. #nyy
@ScottMCBSSports: Jeter close to .300. Girardi hints he’ll remove him tonite from game if he gets there. #NYYankees
@ScottMCBSSports: Girardi may pull other regulars after couple of ABs. Said he will see how game goes.
You do realize we’re going for #28?
LOL! Right!
28
Bye 4 Now!
Later.
Go O’s!
Go Rays!
Stay healthy Yankees!!
LGY ran out of bacon…..thus the snippiness
I just heard that Jose Reyes pulled himself out of today’s game after bunting for a hit in his first at bat…………thereby making Ryan Braun have to go 2-2 or 3 for 4 to win the BA. That’s so insulting to the game – I hope Braun wins the thing out right tonight
hey leave jose alone, he already lost $25M or so off his next contract in the last 2 months.
I’m sorry, but we won the division without Aceves so I hardly think he was indispensable to our efforts. I have absolutely no problem with Cashman wanting to wait and see how Aceves back looked (not to mention his shoulder) before he committed to him. I don’t care if he’s saved the Sox or not – it doesn’t make the decision, which was made prior to the season, wrong.
I am surprise at the preponderance of unwillingness to plunk Illsbury.
If I have my way, I would not only knock him out but also make sure he will never get back up.
“At this hour lefty Bruce Chen was still in Minnesota with the Royals and still tonight’s scheduled starter vs. the Twins. But Theo Epstein has been seen with his phone to his ear a lot in the past few minutes, so stay tuned.” (extra bases)
Seriously? I have a hard time believing that the Sox are bottom fishing for a starter for tomorrow when their season is on the line. When there are jobs on the line.
Reyes isn’t the only player to get pulled from a game when they have a BA lead on the last day. It isn’t like there is anything that the Mets are playing for. I just don’t see it as being a big deal either way.
Braun having to earn it? Again, big deal. If he does good for him. He could also end going 0- so it is on him.
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