Yankees stay alive with Game 4 win
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Oct 04, 2011 
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The Yankees aren’t finished just yet. A.J. Burnett gave them what they needed in Game 4 and sent the division series back to New York with a 10-1 Yankees win tonight in Detroit. Burnett walked his usual tightrope, but he allowed just one run on four hits and four walks through 5.2 innings. A tight game was broken open when the Yankees scored six runs in the eighth inning, leaving no doubt that this series would be heading back to Yankee Stadium for a winner-take-all Game 5 showdown.
Associated Press photo
F*ck yeah!!!
Great win. No. Beautiful win.
Get ready for Thursday, boys.
Back to the Bronx!!
You had your chance to close it out at home vs. AJ Burnett, Tigers, and you blew it!
Enjoy your flight to New York!
Also: gelato!
If…IF…the Yankees advance, I think Joe and the circle of trust need to sit down and seriously deliberate about hitting Jesus Montero 4th behind Robinson Cano vs. all those lefties on Texas.
I’m nervous for Nova Thursday night. I want this series badly because I think Detroit with Verlander was a major obstacle, perhaps the biggest of the 2011 post season. I don’t think Texas stands a chance against this lineup because of all their lefties.
Yeah baby! Back to da Bronx!
Thank you AJ! Thank you Curtis!
Boy, lots of things to like in this win.
HUGE props to AJ……he manned up.
Granderson? May have changed the whole tenor of the game with that catch……
Alex got into the swing of things, the Kid did his thing and Hughes looked great.
So excited they were able to pull out a win…get ready for Thursday!
Mo will be fine and strong for up to 2 innings if necessary.
nice…..
I’m so glad we have a day off to enjoy this……
The win was obviously the most important thing that happened tonight…..but there were so many other positives from this game.
AJ was terrific…after that first inning he cruised and honestly I think he could have gone 7 strong had they stuck with him….he was great and has been pretty good the last 4 or 5 starts.
Alex is getting there….starting to look more like Arod
Swisher had better swings his last 2 AB’s….
Hughes looked awesome….best he’s looked all year.
The photo says it all. We are Bronx-bound, baby!!!!!!!!!!
So, I guess the Tiggers are on the brink right now, along with the Yankees.
Great team win headlined by AJ, Grandy and Jeter. Everyone contributed. Huge.
I was hoping Chad with go with: “Tigers on the brink of elimination”
So happy. More Yankee baseball and the swings look better. They had some overdue breaks go their way. Whew!
Yes!!!! I have a ton of confidence in Nova on Thursday. I definitely think that he and the Yanks bullpen can and will out pitch Fister and their bullpen. The Yankees bullpen is a lot deeper..if it comes down to that.
J Al, it played out just the way we thought it would.
Not a lot of suprises here. Most posters thought AJ would come through. Faith rewarded!
Wow, all the seats in main on ticketmaster that were just sitting there are suddenly all gone.
A rested, effective bullpen. Great defense. The middle of the order waking up.
Give Girardi his props. He knows his relievers–sorry SJ, you’re wrong on this one.
Without Curtis Granderson defense in center, they likely lose this one. That may be the difference between this year and previous ALDS
It’s now advantage Yankees, but they need to go out there and execute. If they don’t, they lose.
Blake, do you think this is just Hughes being healthy or that he’s simply better out of the pen?
Now I can finally eat…
Seriously, GRANDY – player of the game.
“So, I guess the Tiggers are on the brink right now, along with the Yankees.”
nah….just the Yankees. The Tigers and anybody the Yankees play are always in the drivers seat
There was no reason to think AJ wouldn’t do it–look at his splits this year against the Tigers.
Oh yeah, definitely a run on Game 5 tix. LOL
Bret – we will be advancing to the ALCS. Nobody should have a case of the nerves after tonight – not that you should have anyway.
The faith of a mustard seed can move mountains. That and realizing just who the hell the Yanks are!
trisha, great job channeling the energy.
“Blake, do you think this is just Hughes being healthy or that he’s simply better out of the pen?”
maybe some of both…..the ball was jumping out of his hand in a way that it just hasn’t all season.
The curse of Leyland’s reverse ju-ju has been broken.
very good win!
YF, God knows I try!!!
Really glad to see Alex getting his bat working better. He may not be 100% yet, but it is close. That will be a big help for this offense.
I am really glad for AJ. He has to feel pretty good after the season he had, to come out with just 1 run given up was a big boost to the Yankees.
The Yankees live to face another playoff game.
And it looks like Arizona will get another day as well. They are leading big against the Brewers.
So, the only team eliminated is the Rays. I guess Maddman didn’t push all the right buttons after all.
This was one of those games where I was on pins and needles because A.J. could have the tendency to be stellar for several innings before he’d lose his groove. But he really gave the team everything they could ask for tonight. I’d say Grandy swayed the momentum of the game with his great defense. All-in-all, great teamwork from all involved.
Joe has a cache full of weapons for Thursday night:
Rivera for 2 innings
Robertson for 2
Soriano for 1
Hughes for 1
That leaves 3 for Nova.
Is that too much to ask?
I don’t think so.
Ghostwriter October 4th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
Bret The Hitman October 4th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
If…IF…the Yankees advance, I think Joe and the circle of trust need to sit down and seriously deliberate about hitting Jesus Montero 4th behind Robinson Cano vs. all those lefties on Texas.
I’m nervous for Nova Thursday night. I want this series badly because I think Detroit with Verlander was a major obstacle, perhaps the biggest of the 2011 post season. I don’t think Texas stands a chance against this lineup because of all their lefties.
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I’d rather see Montero hit fifth or sixth, and push Tex down in the order.
OK, the postgame win is posted immediately, I’m down with that. I just hope there was a potential win for yesterday’s game written alongside the eventual loss one.
Great game tonight. AJ Burnett saves the Yankees. Hallelujah. With another good postseason start, his horrible regular season is almost completely erased IMO.
“I think Joe and the circle of trust need to sit down and seriously deliberate about hitting Jesus Montero 4th behind Robinson Cano vs. all those lefties on Texas.”
Bret
Sorry— that is just crazy stupid to think the Yankees would do that. It wouldn’t be fair to Montero not to mention the mind games it would play with Alex. No freaking way is that happening.
AJ is like an earthquake – you can’t predict when he’s going to strike (blow up) or do well. He could be rolling merrily along, then a small little bump in the road can lead him to just explode.
The rest probably did Hughes some good. He looked very strong.
positive signs:
1. A-Rod looks a lot better in his last 2 AB
2. overall bullpen is good
3. AJ is back!
More baseball! I hope this offense stays alive come Friday.
YF, will you be at Thursday’s game?
Thank you AJ. When nearly everyone, including me doubted you, you came up big. Thank you so much for proving me wrong.
Mo will be fine and strong for up to 2 innings if necessary
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Mo and DRob for 12 outs Thursday if necessary.
Girardi learned from mistakes and made the right move pulling AJ when he did.
The Rays could have just run out of gas. They had their chances, just couldn’t get the guys across home plate.
the heir apparent to mariano is….phil hughes…
granderson saved the game twice…and aj came up huge…
super short leash on every pitcher thursday…we have nova, hughes, robertson and mariano to get 27 outs…
blake October 4th, 2011 at 11:55 pm
“Blake, do you think this is just Hughes being healthy or that he’s simply better out of the pen?”
maybe some of both…..the ball was jumping out of his hand in a way that it just hasn’t all season.
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Hughes wasn’t right from the beginning of the season. It might have taken this long for him to finally get things right.
I wonder what it was with him. Dead arm? Effects from last season haunting the beginning of this one? Unfortunately we won’t know till next year.
Tar October 4th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
“I think Joe and the circle of trust need to sit down and seriously deliberate about hitting Jesus Montero 4th behind Robinson Cano vs. all those lefties on Texas.”
Bret
Sorry— that is just crazy stupid to think the Yankees would do that. It wouldn’t be fair to Montero not to mention the mind games it would play with Alex. No freaking way is that happening.
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Alex looks like he is rounding into shape. I think that he is going to wind up having a very nice postseason if the Yanks can advance.
I guess we’ll see next season, Blake – truly a pivotal year for him. In the meantime, post-season play has a way of making bad years into good ones and good ones into bad ones……..let’s see if it’s the former. He did look very good…..
anybody know how many change ups AJ threw tonight….I know he threw several and they were pretty good for the most part.
“Mo and DRob for 12 outs Thursday if necessary”
If needed– CC will be availvable as well.
Anyone still scared to play Tampa next round?
Yogi, the huge jump in innings certainly didn’t help – but he seemed to have an extreme reaction. Certainly he should be healthier next year and his arm should have the usual life in it – but we won’t know if it’s the case now because he’s not starting and it’s completely different out of the pene. You could see it coming in that last outing in Tampa…….
I have no way of knowing how Nova will do, but to me, he looks so confident this year and that helps him ( along with mixing his pitches so well ) immensely.
“Thank you AJ. When nearly everyone, including me doubted you, you came up big. Thank you so much for proving me wrong.”
Actually a good number of posters had faith in AJ, which was a nice thing to see.
Hughes threw tonight like he did early last year with 94-95 mph. It makes all the difference. Cabrera looked back at Hughes with an impressed look. Can conditioning help him keep that for six or seven innings?
Night, all! I need to work tomorrow early!!!! Great game, Go Yankees, see you Thursday night
The Yanks came through when they needed to, but can they do it one more time?
Thursday nights game is no gimmie by any stretch. Nova is still just a rookie.
Looking forward to another great game.
I don’t get scared about facing any team. Nervous? Yeah, because I’m always nervous, but not scared…….it is just baseball. What’s the worst that can happen- we lose?
now the betsy chic likes the montero kid . you betsy chic how about the hughes kid. and you didn’t think he should be on the playoff roster. you know zip, zilch.
What a game!…….Huge AJ outing…..Montero should be a mainstay in the line up….Arod is slowly but surely getting in a groove….Granderson the grabs of the season….Gardy mvp of the division series…..Hughes dealing!!!……Even Logan!! but i don’t want to see him in tight spot….Posada taking professional at bats…..El capitan with a couple of good defensive plays,and a huge double!…..Martin should sit…….Swisher meh……Tex great scoop on that double play, bat righty only please……Soriano great bounce back….Cano RBI leader.
That sums it up….back to the bronx!!! and hopefully to the ALCS.
My prediction just short 6 ip 1 run—-5 2/3, 1 run, not bad…
GO YANKEES!!!!!!
Someone needs to get Granderson a cape.
AJ was brilliant tonight. I don’t know what Rothschild said to him in the clubhouse after getting out of the first, but he came out there and pitched his butt off.
So many great things in tonight’s game but the game was about AJ, Soriano and Grandy’s Superman impersonation. They held the Tigers down and let the offense do their thing.
Great seeing Montero contribute. Arod looked better too.
Give the ball to Nova on Thursday and have Robbie & Mo pitch 7-8-9 with Soriano ready to come in the 5-6th if need be.
And Hughes was throwing gas that inning. Made Cabrera look silly. Great back against the wall win.
With the bullpen well rested and Hughes partying like it was 2009 tonight Nova’s leash should be as short as AJ’s was.
Ugh. 830 Thursday is so far away.
TBS called that impressed look a “smirk”
blake October 4th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
anybody know how many change ups AJ threw tonight….I know he threw several and they were pretty good for the most part.
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The changeup is such an efffective pitch for AJ in my opinion. I wish that he would go to it more often, and not use the hook as much as he does. It seems to me that he can spot the changeup much better than he can locate the curve.
“Anyone still scared to play Tampa next round?”
“I have no way of knowing how Nova will do, but to me, he looks so confident this year and that helps him ( along with mixing his pitches so well ) immensely.”
I will be stunned if Nova does anything but pitches a great game! You know there’s nothing wrong with falling back on history and making a prediction.
Great job by AJ tonight. The 1st inning was very scary but he settled down after that.
Great game by Granderson. His double and he saved the game with his catches in CF.
Everyone did their job tonight. Arod looked really, really good in his last 2 at bats and I hope that continues in Thursday’s game.
this is how i play it friday depending on the score:
nova for 5
soriano 6
hughes 7
robertson 8
mariano 9
Alex looking better, Tex looking better, Hughes looked good, Soriano looked good (yes, I said I hate him, yesterday), Logan looked good — feeling pretty good about the way things are clicking.
I used to not care much for Cabrera (didn’t hate him, but didn’t really like him), but him asking Alex if he wanted the ball, after Alex’s first hit, was great. Might be starting to like him.
Conditioning is going to be the byword of ST next year, lol. Several in the media have been outspoken about how CC has not committed to keeping himself in shape and that the Yankees can’t give him that kind of new committment he’s likely to be looking for. Hughes needs to come into camp in shape- I’m not sure why he didn’t this year, but he has to prove himself all over again.
trisha – true pinstriped blue October 4th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
YF, will you be at Thursday’s game?
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Hell, yes!
LGY October 5th, 2011 at 12:01 am
With the bullpen well rested and Hughes partying like it was 2009 tonight Nova’s leash should be as short as AJ’s was.
Ugh. 830 Thursday is so far away.
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I don’t get it. Did you make the remark about putting Nova on a short leash, or were you quoting somebody?
Night Elias!!! Sleep very well!
G Love, we had the mojo going all night. Oh my God, AJ didn’t disappoint.
AJ saved the yankees. Hope Nova clinched it for the yankees.
Soriano is also unpredictable……….he’s like the little girl with the curls; when he’s good, he’s very good; when he’s bad………?
Yankeefem, Trisha,
You are both our lucky charms, so keep bringing the good vibes!!!
Ghost
That was me. Just two completely different thoughts in one post
Wish there was no off day tomorrow. The momentum is on their side.
Girardi says all hands on deck Thursday including CC and excluding AJ.
YF, like it better when you’re here, in terms of keeping positivity going – but I have a feeling that Nova is going to help the foum remain calm. And of course I’m thrilled that you’re going to be there in person to keep those good vibes flowing!
Ghost, his point was that it’s an elimination game – if Nova looks like he doesn’t have it, you bring in relief because you can’t afford to have him (or any pitcher) try to work out of it
stfu 4 train. even after the Yankees most important win of the season you’re going to attack people over the internet you don’t even know IRL? give it a rest bro. not worth the energy. take it elsewhere
The few times ( after the 1st) that AJ seemed to “wander” ….It seemed to me that Martin would call a CB to get him back on track. And his CB was outstanding for the most part.
That was a very uplifting game after a very shaking beginning. How about Martin? blocks everything, comes up with big hits and runs the bases with reckless abandon.
Great game overall. So glad that the season is not over. I can handle losing. I can’t handle the end of the season.
Yankee fans have an obligation Thursday night to be loud without prompting from the scoreboard. LETS GO YANKEES!
“Girardi says all hands on deck Thursday including CC and excluding AJ.”
Barring pie, that is.
AJ…. he may yet play a role…
I don’t think much of momentum in baseball……..
Jus something tough, hard nosed about this team that I really haven’t seen from a Yankees team since 2000-2001.
All props to AJ who was mentally tough enough after a rough first inning to make an adjustment to his delivery and pitch well the rest of the way. Granderson was just huge with that first inning catch and then the double that gave them a tack-on run– something that they have struggled to do in other series. Posada, Martin and Gardner gave tough productive at bats while he middle
Of the lineup struggled. Soriano with four huge outs when he game was still tenuous.
A lot of things to like about this game. But I have not seen this kind of toughness in a Yankees team for a long, long time.
Kevin,
+1
trisha,
I stayed off the net not to jinx it. I was partying with you guys in here in spirit. I don’t know why, but I really felt AJ was going to come through tonight. I just felt that he had a chance to fix a lost season. We saw it from him in his last start at the stadium and how the crowd gave him love. I think it meant something to him and he’s pitching to show it all back if he can.
Keep it up on Thursday night. I’ll be there cheering for Nova. I have faith in him and our deep rested bullpen. As long as our hitters show up, we’ll be fine.
I definitely think we are going to see Verlander for a couple of innings if Fister struggles. I expect the Yanks to hit him hard. He wasn’t impresive at all in game 1.
I see. I understand now. Good night, all!
Because I have no desire to read negative crap tonight I think I’ll leave now. You’d think tonight would be a night where no Yankee fan would feel the need to talk negatively about any Yankee player but that would be asking to much. If Hughes hadn’t pitched tonight we might have been spared.
luis, with YF at the Stadium Thursday night, you and I will have to lead the charge! But I’m sure we’ll have lots of company.
Night all!
“The changeup is such an efffective pitch for AJ in my opinion.”
yea it is….the thing with AJ is that he really never trusts his secondary stuff when he’s behind in counts…..so he has to get ahead to use it. When AJ throws strike 1 he can be very good…..it’s when he falls behind 2-0, 3-1 that he gets in trouble because he either walks the guy or grooves a fastball.
Gnight folks….terrific game all the way around tonight.
Good night Trish
I’m out as well, good night everyone.
This team has shown that it is feisty, and not only tonight but throughout the ALDS, i am a believer that this team could do great things!!
Big Tiger Fan, Red Robin ( RS HQ ), please keep up your good work bringing good karma to my favorite team!!!
G Love, we will definitely keep it going. And you are with us in spirit, no question.
I will have more manhattan clam chowder, just to keep the good mojo going.
This is a sweet place (for the most part) when the Yanks are winning.
Nova WILL win Thursday.
Again, karma in action. Kenny Rogers karma showing up Thursday night. Then it’s off to even the score with the Rangers!!!
It feels soooo good to root for this team and to always have its back, without question. They’ve earned it!
Cabrera’s look to me said “who knew”. I’d like Hughes ton give it all he has for as long as he can wherever he pitches. He doesn’t succeed pacing himself.
luis, trisha, thanks! Hold down the fort. I will do my best from the Bronx. I expect Nova to pitch even better and Alex to start raking. Looking forward to getting the W, and avenging last year’s ALCS.
Night Tar. I want you here with us Thursday night!
AJ coming up on YES postgame
Here comes AJ.
Good night Trisha and yankeefem, have a good one.
G love, great to see you around!!!
Count on me, but we will get plenty of help!!
Good night all!!
Not much to say, solid win all around.
What is up with these umpires? Yesterday was 5 inches to one side, today the zone is 5 inches high…
The TBS strike zone is completely embarrassing for baseball. That these clowns don’t look at replays or images of the pitches they called between innings, and correct themselves as the game goes on… uhg…
‘Night, Tar!
luis,
+1
i swear, shutting that Red Robin dude up is almost as sweet as the win itself!!
AJ on YES postgame right now
Who knew? We did!
‘Night, luis. Great job!
AJ is giving the defense big props.
I like AJs change up. He only threw a couple tonight. But in the sept 1 game I think he threw a lot more & it might have been his best pitch, which he even admitted. He K’d A-gone with it.
i was bummed out earlier when i saw the rangers clinch their ticket to the ALCS and watching them celebrate bc i knew our backs were against the wall and our season could end tonight. Wow…. do i feel a lot better now. What a freaking game by the yankees. This has to be the first time all season they scored 8+ runs without a homer. This homer happy team managed to find a way to just battle all night and get all the timely hits. Everyone stepped up tonight. Absolute team effort. So prod our guys. 2 blowouts, lost 2 games we could have won…. no matter what, we will be in a good position to win on thursday.
I am confident we will win game 5
Trisha,
Props to you for calling the AJ miracle. Who are you casting for your movie? This story definitely deserves one, as you predicted.
A Yankee Classic?
I’ll be her Trish.
But in spirit we will all be at the stadium with YF and J alfred.
Good night Yankee people ( for Erica )
Nice tats
Martin can definitely use tomorrow’s off day
Do you guys agree? one of the best games Girardi has managed since he’s been in pinstripes. Loved all the pitching decisions…. took AJ out at the perfect time. Pinch-hit for a 16-year veteran with a rookie. All his moves seemed to pay off.
girardi managed one hell of a game. Seems like everyone on the yanks brought their A game… including the coaches.
Agreed. Great managing, pitching, hitting. Great win!
We got game 5!
RobinsonCano Robinson Cano
Headed to the Bronx, quest for 28 continues. Legends are born in October!
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RobinsonCano Robinson Cano
Vamos para el Bronx con todas las ganas d ganar,ojalá y este Octubre sea para recordar.Con Dios de nuestro lado la jornada al 28 ya comenzó!
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How did Porcello’s mom feel about Jeter hitting that double against Porcello? lol
Triple Short of a Cycle October 4th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
Anyone still scared to play Tampa next round?
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I know I am, mainly because Tampa being on vacation means the only way they play is if its on the golf course. lol.
Jete on postgame.
I don’t even speak Spanish, and still I love that tweet.
“Joe’s had my back after all my ups and downs, so its always good when he comes out and is proud of me.” AJ
Jeter is a very positive person, lol. They sure remember Alex’ bad games and not HIS good ones….
http://twitter.com/#!/Yankees/.....to/1/large
epic
Nice, all-around contributions. But Granderson was awesome with his game-changing plays in the field.
“Trust me, I’m sure all the NY fans will remember this game opposed to all the other games.” Derek about AJ
I don’t understand the this is the best Hughes has looked all year talk.
Grandy on postgame. Curtis mentions “Detroit still loves Curtis” sign. Not as much as New York.
@mikeaxisa
Montero’s the third youngest player in team history to get a playoff hit. The two younger than him? DiMaggio and Mantle. #yep (via @ktsharp)
I agree, Girardi actually managed this whole game very well. The whole team won this game in grand fashion. This type of game, good defense plays, good hitting, good pitching, good managing. If they play like this they are going forward.
Tonight was one of the first times I felt that Girardi was on the ball with the whole game. Taking AJ out when he did was the right move, yet, he was ready to go earlier with that tough first inning.
Aww, I love Granderson
hardwired7 October 5th, 2011 at 12:27 am
I don’t even speak Spanish, and still I love that tweet.
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The Spanish one is much more beautiful than the English.
LGY October 5th, 2011 at 12:30 am
@mikeaxisa
Montero’s the third youngest player in team history to get a playoff hit. The two younger than him? DiMaggio and Mantle. #yep (via @ktsharp)
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Hmm, imagine that, Monster Legendary players along with Montero… Pretty cool.
I can’t wait until after we win on Thursday and get to face lefty pitchers.
igotid,
That’s because people have short term memories when it comes to Hughes.
Make that selective memory
RiverAveBlues
Since the TEX/TB ALDS is over, Game 5 on Thursday will start at 8 p.m. in the Bronx
wow no trolls tonight?
I love the Grandyman!!!
Betsy October 5th, 2011 at 12:28 am
Jeter is a very positive person, lol. They sure remember Alex’ bad games and not HIS good ones….
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that’s what i always say
I think this was one of Hughes better outings in terms of the way he was throwing the ball. Crisp looking. Some late life. While it wasn’t that long, his raw “stuff” looked really good and dominating.
Jdiddyshownopitty October 5th, 2011 at 12:34 am
wow no trolls tonight?
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Not any more, they go away with Yankee wins. Refreshing.
Personally, I thought Hughes’ fastball looked straighter than usual. But he had good placement and velocity. All in all, a good outing with a good result. Looks like his back is feeling better.
I really enjoyed the way the whole team were behind AJ when he got pulled. They all were thanking him at that point, that had to be a boost to AJ who had such a lousy season.
Love the 8PM start; it is supposed to be @55 degrees and *clear.* Let’s hope the rain doesn’t have other ideas.
Russell Martin often tweets in English and in French. I think it’s pretty cool when a player sends a shout out to their home countries and remembers the fans there.
Tarheel, Martin is one of my favorite players……..
Yogi, if you saw postgame with Alex he just mentioned how everyone on team showed energy and unity. This group is really supportive of each other.
Alex said he’s been happy with his AB’s in games 1, 3 and 4. He can’t wait to go home: “our fans will be rocking in the Bronx!” Damn straight. It’ll be nice to actually have a full house for once.
Looking through the PitchFX from tonight’s game shows that it was much more balanced, even though those high strikes were bogus.
It’s all I want to see, that both sides get a similar game called for them.
Love the 8PM start; it is supposed to be @55 degrees and *clear.* Let’s hope the rain doesn’t have other ideas.
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No rain in the forecast?
The weather Gods must have believe Valverde.
Mine too, Betsy. He’s really grown on me. I know his offense has been cold, but I greatly appreciate his defense as well as his intangibles. I think he’s a great asset to this team and he contributes a great deal to the overall chemistry and cohesiveness.
And he’s really funny
Bruce Beck
I asked #Arod – what did u think of Granderson’s athleticism? “He saved the season – not once, but twice.” #Yankees
Yankeefeminista, I did hear Alex talking about the game with Kay.
I got a little chuckle out of Kay asking “Why?” about Alex’s comment on AJ pitching. Like Kay was shocked.
This game was so sweet because it seemed as if everyone contributed to the win. This team comes across so different than the stuff you heard being said in the RS interviews. It seems they all have each other’s backs, even if outsiders have given up on players, they haven’t and won’t.
Tarheel, yeah he is a funny guy – I’m glad they have him for another year
I think the whole team knows that Granderson saved the season. Both those plays could have turned the game around, and they were really impressive plays.
I’m glad to hear that Girardi will have every hand on deck for the game. That is the way it should be for a game like that. I think they were all available tonight as well, other than CC.
I think Nova will have his cool as ice attitude, and that will help carry him. He is moving up on my favorites list. Love his attitude, that is a real plus to this team.
Yogi, speaking of supportive, I love that Nova’s giving AJ advice, “just have fun.” Kid is unflappable.
some day, and maybe soon, Montero is going to be a World Series MVP.
yankeefem,
the weather is now supposed to be beautiful through the weekend so thursday night should be a-OK. i hope. LOL.
Yogi Mantle October 5th, 2011 at 12:46 am
Yankeefeminista, I did hear Alex talking about the game with Kay.
I got a little chuckle out of Kay asking “Why?” about Alex’s comment on AJ pitching. Like Kay was shocked.
This game was so sweet because it seemed as if everyone contributed to the win. This team comes across so different than the stuff you heard being said in the RS interviews. It seems they all have each other’s backs, even if outsiders have given up on players, they haven’t and won’t.
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They know it’s a hard game. A-rod’s been struggling, Teix too, Posada early on, AJ etc… And they’ve been hearing the doubts. So they just bring each up, pat each other on the back & believe in one another.
This win was a full team effort.
This is the difference with the yankees & redsox IMO
Martin is a good fit with the team. I loved his comment to that ump about “did you stretch today”. He has some humor, he plays hard, and he was hitting today. I think he handles the pitching staff really well.
beckjason: Nobody made diving catches at Comerica Park like Granderson. Used to bring crowds to their feet. That one sent them down.
JM October 5th, 2011 at 12:50 am
yankeefem,
the weather is now supposed to be beautiful through the weekend so thursday night should be a-OK. i hope. LOL.
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We and the Yanks deserve the nice weather. I guess that nice weekend weather means we are destined to play some ALCS games on Sat. and Sunday.
Just wanted to come back on and say I absolutely loved this postgame.
And I am proud to say that I am a Yankee fan who has always had their backs and have always believed in them, never a moment of doubt. I know I have company here, but I don’t think it’s a real widespread phenomenon. I have not doubted or trashed a Yankee player, not once. And yes I am proud of myself. I think I’ve earned that right.
Men, not machines.
God bless all. And I once again thank the dear Lord for making me a Yankee fan.
yankeefeminista October 5th, 2011 at 12:54 am
JM October 5th, 2011 at 12:50 am
yankeefem,
the weather is now supposed to be beautiful through the weekend so thursday night should be a-OK. i hope. LOL.
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We and the Yanks deserve the nice weather. I guess that nice weekend weather means we are destined to play some ALCS games on Sat. and Sunday.
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Absolutely! Jesus can’t wait to rake against those Texas LH pitchers…..
Martin is the consummate Canadian goalie — a lot of feisty, with irreverence and a little bit of poetry. He’s very likeable.
Oh yeah – every player on that postseason roster had a hand in getting the Yankees to the postseason. So every player on that postseason roster deserves our faith and support and appreciation, as opposed to getting kicked in the face.
JMO
Ideally Nova pitches the first six innings, but no matter what he does, it should be Mo for the final three innings in Game 5 (seventh through ninth) because he has thrown only 14 pitches in a game after 9/25 (11 pitches vs. the Rays 9/27 + 3 pitches vs. the Tigers Saturday.)
If the Yanks are up by a run or more through six innings, I do not trust Soriano and/or Logan with the seventh and as much as I trust Robertson could pitch a scoreless eighth, I trust Mo to do that more.
Bringing Mo in in the seventh is sending a loud and clear “you’re not winning this one” message to the Tigers, and you can’t tell me they wouldn’t be panic-stricken at the sight of him so early. If the Yanks are up by 3 runs through six, no way Mo posts a 9 ERA or worse in the final three innings, I just don’t see it.
Anyone who tells me “What if Mo throws 30 pitches in the seventh?”, so what? What if he threw 30 pitches in the eighth? What if he threw 30 pitches in the ninth and the game goes to extra innings? He’s pitching the eighth and to at least the first batter in the ninth (first two if he gets the first batter out) no matter how many pitches he throws in the seventh, it’s Mo. If he throws so many pitches to get these seven outs he can’t get the final two outs, Robertson could get the final two, or C.C. could get the second out and Robertson could get the final out. Heresy, I know, but I have faith in them to do it especially if the lead is three or more runs. I think it’d be cool to see someone other than Mo close out such a big game. Robertson might be Mo’s successor if Mo retires after next year, so Robertson finishing the game could be a glimpse of Yankees 1 A.M. (Year One After Mo.)
LockDown, I think it was this type of team that Francona had been talking about. Both teams faced adversity this year. Players having struggles is normal through a long season, but it seems this whole team is for each other.
I think it can help in tough situations, where they all are pulling for each other.
I think of the last catch attempt by Crawford vs. what we saw from Granderson tonight. Crawford didn’t seem like he was going all out to get to that ball, Granderson looked like he put every last effort toward making those plays.
Having each other’s backs might just give the extra little bit of push to help make those type of plays or letting them drop.
JM, yep the kid is chomping at the bit.
If the game is close, they will bring in CC if they need to. The Tigers will probably have their hands full facing the Yankees in this game 5. Either team can win it, but it won’t be from lack of effort or using all the resources at hand that will lose it for the Yankees.
It should be quite an exciting game.
AJ pitched with the confidence that we all had in him today, joe made a solid call putting soriano back in with a good lead and the kid played like the mu####F$$$$$$ kid we allexpected him to be. cant wait for nova and a bullpen cc if nec. BRING IT HOME YANKS!
I really appreciate Russell Martin as well but I bet the team, the coaches and the front office appreciate him more than we’ll ever know. He’s going to reach Paul O’Neill popularity for all the intensity he brings. The guy leaves it all out on the field and he’s addicted to winning and allergic to losing. Too many players have come through in the last 10 years lacking that winning attitude and hard-nosed fierce competitive spirit. So when the team finds players like Martin and players that play to win make their home in NY, there’s no way the two will become separate ever again. O’Neill wasn’t a Red. He was a Yankee and is remembered as one. When baseball looks back on Russell Martin’s career 10 years from now, it will forget that he ever played for the Dodgers. He’s a true Yankee.
AJ looked awesome tonight. I understand why they had him on a short leash but that was dominant stuff. Great win tonight, everybody got a hit (I think) and looked great all around.
GO YANKEES!!!!
Good night all. Great night, great win! We will do it again Thursday.
Yogi Mantle October 5th, 2011 at 12:56 am
LockDown, I think it was this type of team that Francona had been talking about….
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I got that impression too. I think the rubber game definitely unglued them. Grandy with a diving catch in that game. I think Francona can see the difference. They don’t have a Jeter, Mo or Posada to set examples.
I love this team. They support each other, congratulate each other, they don’t point fingers.
The naysayers are shut up – for 1 more day.
Thank you AJ, a rough 1st, followed by good pitching, and giving your team a chance to win.
Thanks to grandy for such outstanding “D”, you alone saved at least 4-5 runs.
A strong team effort tonight by all.
The big question, how was it possible for Montero to go 2 for 2 against RHP? I guess he just got lucky, lol.
If the game comes down to one AB, hopefully it’s CC vs. Alex Avila.
That’s about as money in the bank as it gets.
Grandy = MVP, no doubt about it!
I love how much confidence Nova has and he will be ready to go on Thursday.
Unless Fister is lights out for 7-8 innings I don’t think Leyland has anyone to turn to that he would trust. Their bullpen is basically 2 guys.
Arod is back now and everyone had good at bats tonight. Hopefully they can get a lead for Nova and the bullpen will be ready if needed. The Yanks deep bullpen is a big advantage for them.
Let’s go Yankees!!!!!
Bret -
Martin has the same attitude as another great Yankee catcher, not yet quite there, but on his way.
Perhaps the best signing Cashman has made in awhile, love his style.
Great wallpaper for your computer….
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RiverAveBlues Nice catch. http://riveraveblues.com/wp-co.....-catch.jpg
Ironic that after the Rays finally fill the Trop with “fans” they lose, no?
Awesome Victory by NY. Advantage Yankees now without a doubt.
Anyone notice that when Grandy made the great diving catch that Gardner was standing there as backup.
No? Ah, well.
Note to LA Dodgers – Martin can still play!
Note to Yankees fans – AJ can still pitch!
Good night y’all.
GO YANKEES!
Big AL,
Martin’s style of play is so invaluable because it’s infectious. The sum of his impact on the team can be measured by looking at Martin’s game alone. His energy is a significant catalyst for everyone in that clubhouse. I think the players often look at certain guys and think “Man, what would we do without him?” I believe Granderson and Cano get that too. Jeter and Posada have “it” but it’s refreshing to see a newer generation of players carry the torch lit by the greats of the dynasty years. This is the perfect environment for guys like Nova, Montero, Robertson, Joba, Hughes, Nunez etc. to grow and flourish.
Happy Fly for the Yankees tonight.
edit: can’t be measured.
g-nite
This series needs an off day. Been a roller coaster since Friday’s rain out that would put Six Flags and Disney all to shame.
What a series so far.
Before the series started, i dreaded playing the Tigers and facing Verlandeer twice in a five game series. I thought we would lose in 5 and the Tigers would go on to face Texas and then Brewers in series. However, GOD is a Yankee fan and he rained out game 1 so Verlandeer could only go once. Thank you Lord!!!
I am feeling much better about our chances with nova going. To me, he has supplanted CC as the #1 ace since CC’s fastball seems to be hittable since the second half started (approximately).
BTW–CC should think twice about how many years he asks for when he opts out. His second half performance may lead Cashman to think twice about committing to more than 4 more years.