ALDS Game 5: Yankees vs. Orioles
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Gameday Thread on Oct 12, 2012 
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YANKEES (2-2)
Derek Jeter SS
Ichiro Suzuki LF
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Raul Ibanez DH
Nick Swisher RF
Curtis Granderson CF
Russell Martin C
Eric Chavez 3B
LHP CC Sabathia (1-0, 2.08)
Sabathia vs. Orioles
ORIOLES (2-2)
Nate McLouth LF
J.J. Hardy SS
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis RF
Matt Wieters C
Manny Machado 3B
Mark Reynolds 1B
Lew Ford DH
Robert Andino 2B
RHP Jason Hammel (0-0, 3.18)
Hammel vs. Yankees
TIME/TV: 5:07 p.m., TBS
WEATHER: Temperatures still in the mid to low 50s. Little colder than last night.
UMPIRES: HP Mike Everitt, 1B Mark Carlson, 2B Tony Randazzo, 3B Angel Hernandez, LF Brian Gorman, RF Fieldin Culbreth
WINNER TAKE ALL: The Yankees are playing a winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 for the eighth time (also 1981, ‘95, ‘97, 2000, ‘01, ‘05 and ‘11) and second straight season. They lost in last year’s ALDS Game 5 at home against Detroit. This is the 10th time they will play a deciding Game 5 in a best-of-five format (also 1976 and 1977 ALCS, each against Kansas City). … The Yankees are 5-4 all time in Game 5 of a “best-of-five” series (3-4 in the ALDS), and own an 11-11 record all time in winner-take-all games of a series. They are 8-7 in ALDS games when facing elimination. … This marks the fifth time they will play a winner-take-all Game 5 at home. They won each of the first three before losing last year.
FRIENDS CLOSE, ENEMIES CLOSER: Over the first four games of this series, the Yankees and Orioles have been separated by no more than one run at the end of 41 of the 43 innings played.
KEY TO THE KINGDOM: Yankees starters have combined to go 1-1 with a 2.35 ERA (30.2 IP, 8 ER) this series, with 23 strikeouts and a .209 opponents average. Yankees relievers have combined to allow just one earned run in 11.1 innings (0.79 ERA, 6 hits, 0 walks, 10 strikeouts).
ACE ON THE MOUND: CC Sabathia is undefeated over his last seven postseason starts (3-0, 4.66 ERA) and is 6-1 with a 3.29 ERA in postseason 11 starts as a Yankee. He has made one start in a postseason game in which his team was facing elimination (2010 ALCS Game 5 against Texas) winning that contest (6 IP, 11 H, 2 ER). Conversely, Sabathia has made one previous postseason start in which his team could have clinched a series (2007 ALCS Game 5 against Boston with Cleveland) taking the loss (6 IP, 10 H, 4 ER).
ALCS GAME TIMES ANNOUNCED: Major League Baseball announced the game times for the League Championship Series. If the Yankees win this game, they’ll play ALCS Game 1 at 8:07 p.m. on Saturday. Game 2 will be at 4:07 p.m. on Sunday.
UPDATE, 5:12 p.m.: 1-2-3 inning for Sabathia to start this thing.
UPDATE, 5:27 p.m.: Another perfect inning for Sabathia. Goes without saying that the Yankees need some offense.
UPDATE, 5:44 p.m.: Sabathia perfect through three innings. He’s doing his part so far.
UPDATE, 6:18 p.m.: Leadoff single by Teixeira breaks up the no-hitter in the fifth. Still no outs in the inning. Chance to do something.
UPDATE, 6:27 p.m.: Teixeira stolen base, Granderson single and Yankees run all in the same inning.
UPDATE, 6:45 p.m.: Very, very close call on McLouth’s foul ball. Might have grazed the pole, but that’s almost impossible to say. It’s ruled foul and CC gets the strikeout on the next pitch.
UPDATE, 6:57 p.m.: Ichiro gives the Yankees an insurance run with his double, now an intentional walk to bring in a lefty to face Ibanez. Would you pinch hit Rodriguez?
UPDATE, 7:03 p.m.: Ibanez says in to strikeout and end the inning. It’s a 2-0 Yankees lead heading into the seventh.
UPDATE, 7:18 p.m.: Good call by Girardi to play Granderson. His second hit of the game is a solo homer to push the lead to 3-0 in the seventh.
Go C! Go Yanks!
Season can’t end today. Win today and we get at the very least five more days of baseball. Lets go Yanks! You guys can do this.
8-2 Yanks! The bats come alive!
G. Love,
Add Griffey, Senior, we’re go to go.
Le’s go, boys!
lets go Yanks…..get it done
1 pitch 1 out
Damn… the stadium is empty.
Let’s go Yankees! I want more Yankee baseball. #teamgreedy
Beleaguered Granderson and Swisher already making plays.
No fans behind home plate…
Keep struggling, Adam
CCs fastball at 89-91 and his change at 85
I’m sure he’ll warm up
its a terrible start time for a playoff game
Embarrassment so empty
10 pitch inning
not too shabby
good start CC
Atta boy C!
maybe this small crowd will take pressure off our hitters. They will think its just a game in may.
CC! I don’t think anyone expected this game to happen or have really even grasped that it’s for real. My sportsbook forgot to put up any player props.
BobbyJones October 12th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Embarrassment so empty
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Majority of ppl at work
It’s 52 degrees out. Good omen…
c’mon bats come alive!!!!
Fans stuck in traffic.
Time for the Yankees to go up early and often!
Go Jeet!
the crowd will fill out….its 5 in the Bronx lots of traffic
syd_cash,
At least i’ll probably get to see the end, however it turns out.
Bad at bat for jeter. The 1st 2 pitches weren’t even close to strikes.
AndrewMarchand Gardner only had three at-bats since April so he wasn’t really an option over Kurtis
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Marchand is such a subtle douche.
Arods boos are now directed at the tbs crew
time for Cano to step up and carry the weight
enough bs
Every at bat is the same thing for Ichiro. a ground ball to 2nd base.
Enough with the “we” crap, Ripken.
Tyler October 12th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
AndrewMarchand Gardner only had three at-bats since April so he wasn’t really an option over Kurtis
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Marchand is such a subtle douche.
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Which is why when guys like him get put in their place I laugh because they play the I’m just doing my job card.
These guys are in swing at anything mode
so close
here we go again
Shut down by Cy Hammel for another inning.
Against All Odds October 12th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Tyler October 12th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
AndrewMarchand Gardner only had three at-bats since April so he wasn’t really an option over Kurtis
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Marchand is such a subtle douche.
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Which is why when guys like him get put in their place I laugh because they play the I’m just doing my job card.
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Every single espn new york Yankee beat writer (Marchand, Matthews, O’Conner, etc.) seem to hate the Yanks. They aren’t even neutral observers like Chad is. There is serious contempt there, which is pretty funny.
if the first inning is a harbinger of things to come, this offense is toast.
I’m sitting up at the top of section 418.
Let’s Go Yankees!!!!
Don’t like seeing Robbie swing at crap around his ankles. Have to have faith that he’ll turn that around.
Ys Guy October 12th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
I’m sitting up at the top of section 418.
Let’s Go Yankees!!!!
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Enjoy the game! awesome that you’re there.
Tyler October 12th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Against All Odds October 12th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Tyler October 12th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
AndrewMarchand Gardner only had three at-bats since April so he wasn’t really an option over Kurtis
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Marchand is such a subtle douche.
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Which is why when guys like him get put in their place I laugh because they play the I’m just doing my job card.
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Every single espn new york Yankee beat writer (Marchand, Matthews, O’Conner, etc.) seem to hate the Yanks. They aren’t even neutral observers like Chad is. There is serious contempt there, which is pretty funny.
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Very well said
I’ll never forget O’Conner maneuvering his way into Steinbrenner’s house when the Boss was sick and detailing how bad he looked and spoke. SMH scumbag.
Nick-
He did the same thing last postseason against Detroit. I feel like he expands the zone when he feels like nobody else around him is hitting. It seems like he doesn’t want to walk.
Nice CC.
Well Weiters can’t complain. Same area that got Jeeter.
2 perfect innings
19 pitches
all right CC!!!
This could come down to the pen again. I’m hoping we’re wearing the O’s down.
Can CC put up negative runs?
cc is going 13
Gonna be tough to get the offense in gear, with a pitchers Ump behind the plate. Small Ball imperative.
4 lefties. Time to reverse Hammels reverse splits.
C!
Before I get caught up in gallows humor — barring some success, of course — I do want to go on the record with my happiness that we have CC on the mound for this game and my hope that the bats do enough to get us to the next round.
It’s my fault it’s empty. I’m not allowed to go to elimination games anymore.
Tex-Shaft by shift
TEX took a lame 2 strike swing, with only 1 strike on him.
When everything is going good cano is good. When everyone is struggling cano swings at anything in sight and gets himself out. His discipline is so bad right now just swinging at anything in sight.
most of the Yankee at bats look very weak and feeble…………………i hope this changes quickly
This looks like last nights game with the offense. Where the yanks will be lucky to score 1 run. Swisher swing the freakin bat.
Come on Nick make an out and then laugh
That’s some clown eye black, bro.
Swisher granderson automatic outs gotta love it
It’s all smiles for Swishy. No sign of frustration, because there is no frustration.
Shut down another inning by Cy Hammel.
The Only swing Swisher takes, is at the Worst pitch he saw. Pure guess hitting.
I don’t understand how Arod is on the bench and Swisher and Granderson aren’t…
like watching groundhog day…
Swisher takes a fastball right now the middle and swings at crap in the dirt. The usual post season at bat. They will be lucky to score any runs tonight.
im ready for swish to be off the team…his sliding in right field, his laughter after striking out…why does he always look so loose and perform so tight?
Book on Swisher, Grandy and sometimes Tex from the left side. With two strikes throw them the offspeed inside CU/curve.
Cano had 1.057 ops in 2011 playoffs and 1.288 in 2010.
This seems like a continuation of last night’s game. I would like to see even a line drive or hard out of some kind.
ARod is injured.
We’re gonna find that out next week — at this pace, while waiting for spring training.
joeman October 12th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
like watching groundhog day…
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pretty much
they only kept Swish around this long b/c of his attitude, in the clubhouse. Look at that pitch he just swung at in the dirt, really?
I actually feel bad calling Swish a clown.
It’s a supreme insult to clowns.
Clowns actually take their profession seriously. They actually feel bad when they dont succeed at their jobs.
continuation of the whole series the bats haven’t played a single game well and thus left their pitchers hanging out to dry. Yanks should have won in three games with the pitching performances
Swisher, cano, granderson — flailing pathetic chokers.
Remember the O’Neil, Bernie, Tino version of the Yankees? They actually rose to the occasion. They took what the pitcher gave them, hit the ball the other way, and built rallies. These flailing chokers are all panicking, trying to jerk everything into the 3rd deck, and they keep failing, and failing to make any adjustments. Keep doing the same thing over and over and over, and getting the same pathetic results. It’s disgusting to watch.
Hammel is so average and the Yanks look like they are facing Verlander. When they get into this automatic out mode there is no helping them. They just swing at anything and take such terrible swings.
Embarassing again
I blame A-Rod’s contract for the Yankees being 0-6 to start the game. And for Adam Jones bad postseason and his blowing a bubble.
Mike Francesa even said today, if they don’t win tonite, it will be a brutal off season, incl Girardi’s job, only 1 more year on his contract
Swisher is a clown….
Good pitch from CC
cc is on like donkey kong
Good luck, people – at work missing this one like so many others.
Swisher and Granderson are playing their final games in Pinstripes. Thank goodness.
CC’s gotta avoid falling behind in the counts. Starting out this inning that way, and it’s putting hitters in hitters’ counts, and jacking up his pitch count also.
I feel like I would lose in a dance off to Robert Andino.
Swisher and Granderson are playing their final games in Pinstripes. Thank goodness.
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Nothing would make me happier…
Andino reminds me a Millar. Strickly guessing fastball, and jumping out at the ball.
The ump isn’t giving the outside corner like the ump was yesterday. That pitch was a strike.
The players for both teams are treating this the same way as the fan. Hope for a homer, and a shutout.
Atta boy, C!
Sabathia needs to throw at least 8 scoreless inning or this season is history.
CC needs to figure out that ump not giving up corner (outside) and adjust so he doesn’t fall behind in counts
We have championship pitching. Now let’s score some runs.
The socks would call this a sellout but there are almost empty sections in the OF
I would actually sign up for 1 run and then take my chances with CC + bullpen
Good here comes K-randerson to lead off the inning. Just making contact would be a positive.
Come on, Curtis!!!! I’m with you!
Wooh he made contact…
Chris Dickerson, where art thou?
Wish the Yanks had Chris Chambliss in today’s game.
Reverse jet stream?
At least Grandy drove a ball. Progress!
Bad at bat for K-Granderson. That pitch was away, pulling that won’t get you anything….
Sabathia needs to throw at least 8 scoreless inning or this season is history.
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all that will do is make the score 0-0 going into the 9th
1-2-3…..?
1-2-3 again
Is there a word more apt than inept to describe this offense? Anyone?
This will go down as the ugliest series ever.
Just too boring, two pathetic teams
No score through three innings? Get the **** outta here
Can both sp pitch a perfect game?
At least they’re putting the bat out of the ball and the ball out of the infield.
Progress!
Just let detroit play oakland again
This is just so embarrassing and infuriating. My stomach can’t handle this level of absolute failure.
It’s bad news when these guys are hitting so many fly balls. They won’t be successful until they start thinking about putting the ball in play where it’s pitched. Too many big swings by the bottom of the order.
Hammel and CC both @ 37 pitches thru 3.
Embarassing
I have watched a lot of Yankee playoff games in my life (because I’m older) I would be hard pressed to come up with a series that a Yankee team ( everyone just about) looked so bad…
9 up, 9 down…
Baseball immortality for Jason Hammel?
You can tell we already lost this game. They are all in hero HR mode. They are what they are. Gotta break this team up completely next year.
Granderson actually had a good AB. Lets hope he can build on that during this game. We need to get some guys on base.
Penny — Amen. Can’t happen soon enough.
Nothing to see here.
nothing will change with the Yankees today they will score 2 runs or so and they better hope thats enough
I thought same thing though in Game 3, and look what happened. I’m struggling with the fact that other than Jeter, who else has or shows the heart and determination to win? of course, Andy P, but he only pitched one game.
I think Nate McLouth is a werewolf. I’ve never seen a hairline that low. It almost hits his eyebrows.
What would be an appropriate Vow of Victory for this game? Do I have to promise to drive to CC’s hometown of Vallejo for a meal or something?
The perfect game on cc is gone
It’s amazing how this loser keeps getting base hits. He makes me sick.
they have to blow up this OF..get rid of them all..and then there are guys they can’t move that they are stuck with…….
One man on and I’m already afraid
If they lose, I wish the score is 1-0
Who is more annoying? Nate mcclouth or nick swisher?
Honestly my lineup tonight would have been (speed and not home run heros)
Jeter
Ichero
Tex
Cano
Arod
Ibanez
Martin
Nunez
Gardener
ZMANINSJ – Ditto!
Swisher is more annoying. At least McClouth can hit.
boy do I really miss Pauly O’Neil, Bernie and Tino right about now
Adam jones is hitting almost as bad as the Yankees
and Steal…
poor CC can;t give up any runs…..his teammates at this point look as if they have no hope of scoring any runs of their own
This must be what it’s like to be a Mariners fan.
WCYF is here in many guises tonight. Let’s just win and shut them all up.
I hate his name, McClouth
Damn…..this loser.
denisegia October 12th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
I hate his name, McClouth
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Good Scottish sounding name
Why would Marchand throw out the perfect game jinx right before CC goes to the mound?
Baseball is a game of superstitions and his jinx was ill-timed at best.
What they should do is just give the game to the team who gets the most hits, since runs are a pipedream,
I’m going to have a heart attack lol
Good job by CC. Now can the Yanks please hit Verlander….sorry I mean Hammel.
Nick,
I’ll meet you there…if that’s what it takes.
C !
LGY,
This is what it feels like to be a Rays fan. Our pitching is superb. We just need runs.
I definitely think the wind is blowing in today.
jason hammel has a shutout, and no hitter going.
“WCYF is here in many guises tonight.”
Along with Trotsky and Snowball? Or did you mean metaphorically?
LGY-
Didn’t the Mariners play pretty well the 2nd half after Ichiro was gone? Rather a Mariner fan than an Astro!
LGY — the Mariners hit occasionally. You have insulted them and their fans.
Second time through the line up?
Sounds Scottish, but spelled Irish.
Love the way CC looks this series. Let’s reward the big man, guys.
Tabbert October 12th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
jason hammel has a shutout, and no hitter going.
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Perfect game
cofuzz, that would be a much bigger commitment for you. But it would make no sense to go someplace in the middle, like Modesto. Plus then we’d both be losing out.
Not a strike!!!!
This is amazing the offense just gets worst and worst every day, how is that possible
don’t see Jeter look that bad very often
Wow, Hammel must be incredible. Now Jeter can’t hit either.
they act like they are playing against old Braves pitching; ala Smoltz, Glavine, Maddox. WTH, it’s just Hammel, and his brothers from another mother!
Another bad at bat for Jeter. These guys are swinging at anything in sight. What about taking a walk and swinging at strikes?!?!?
Nick,
No, Trotsky’s the Commissioner of Baseball, and unless you’re talking about the old Hostess cupcake, I don’t know who Snowball is.
123again
these at bats…..i don’t even have the words
Has Ichiro pulled the ball every time he put it in play this past two days?
I can’t fathom such ineptitude. I really wish I could turn off the TV.
The Yanks are never going to score a run tonight. Just terrible at bats swinging at anything.
This team needs to take their walks. They’re all chasing and trying to make something happen…
Not a strike. No wonder Cano is swinging at everything.
other then Jeter the players aren’t even making their disgust with the ump known. Its like they could give a crap
should be 3-0 count non of those pitches were strikes!!!
Cano keep swinging at anything your bat can reach
Strike zone is a joke.
Hello everyone,
Just got home…Seeing Cano’s at bat, the pitcher hasn’t gotten a single pitch on the black, yet Cano is down in the count, noit’s leveled
Snowball was a metaphor for Trotsky in the Orwell novel “Animal Farm”.
OMG c’mon don’t bother to swing or anything!!!!!!!
Good thing hitting doesn’t win games
1-28 LOL !!!!!!!
Robinson Carewski!!
And the perfect game continues
swings out of the zone and take it down the middle.. clown.
see ya next year.
1 for 28 in 9 innings????? I think I could even match that. What a bunch of losers.
I just hope it is the same for both pitchers
Cano takes the final pitch like a foolish moron.
I see the offense is rolling again today
Girardi putting on the headphones. What can he say?
How do you take that pitch right over the plate but swing at everything else? This is insane.
And the only 1 of the 1-28 is Jeter. Surprise, surprise.
Captain Clutch October 12th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Cano keep swinging at anything your bat can reach
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unless its a strike and down the middle.
They’re choking. Really wish Girardi would have shaken things up beyond benching A-Rod. Hopefully CC can continue to shut them down and the offense can scratch out a run or two.
embarrassing
dont start this not a ball..not a strike crap, because it dosen’t matter
Yankee Trader October 12th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Girardi putting on the headphones. What can he say?
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Those post dynasty Torre teams weren’t that bad.
Like Ive been saying, there are children starving all across the world that are more deserving of food and life than Cano, Swish, Grandy, and plenty others on this team.
Are Baltimore fans as apoplectic about their team’s lack of offense?
Both teams have really sucked on O.
And I’m only willing to give partial credit to incredible pitching.
We’ve seen more than a couple average-at-best pitchers (on both sides) throw mostly goose eggs against hitters who should bash them.
I mean, really? A perfect game from Jason Hammel?
I realize his numbers improved this year, and the late season injury may have allowed him to regroup on his HGH shots, but his career numbers are less than inspiring:
42-51, 4.78 ERA, 6.6 K/9, 3.1 BB/9, 1.44 WHIP, 95 ERA+.
That’s some crap.
ARod sitting on the bench thinking I could do this.
Once CC gives up a run this game is over. These bats are sooo poor and the score is tied. Once they are losing forget about it.
Luis, Yankees getting squeezed on both sides of the ball. Wonder if the ump has a college tuition bill due soon?
this team is going to lose this game…I hope I’m wrong but just a gut
this is like jeremy bonderman shutting us out…we’re not going to be able to score anything today
the sad thing is outside of swisher not coming back not much will change this off season to address the hitting
Once again, making the O’s pitchers look like world beaters and they are NOT. Don’t know how over 200 million in salaries can look so helpless up there…
Yankee Trader October 12th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Girardi putting on the headphones. What can he say?
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we are going to break thru just because we are a good hitting team
This could be the dagger inning
Frack
Nick in SF October 12th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Snowball was a metaphor for Trotsky in the Orwell novel “Animal Farm”.
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Sorry, Nick, English Lit neurons not connected tonight, but you’re right.
Literally any person on this blog could hit as well as the Yankees – who can’t go to the plate and then take 3 strikes or flail at a few pitches ?
are you freaking kidding me!!!! That was called a strike against the Yanks last inning
and CC we need you to be shutdown because don’t count on your teammates to score for you
That would be a strike for the O’s. These umps are sooo one sided the last 2 nights.
We’ve seen more than a couple average-at-best pitchers (on both sides) throw mostly goose eggs against hitters who should bash them.
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The Yankee pitchers are average at best?
Can we trade Cano he isnt the man for the yankees
this off-season will be fun to say the least
Come on C bear down…One down
CC is nails.
there you go CC….as long as you keep it scoreless we got a shot
Hi Mel…Good to see you around…Who knows
Atta boy C!
“We’ll have to find a way to scratch a couple”, says Girardi.
Start off an inning with one of the lefties bunting down the 3rd base line against the shift for a hit.
Poetkiosk October 12th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Literally any person on this blog could hit as well as the Yankees – who can’t go to the plate and then take 3 strikes or flail at a few pitches ?
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said this the other night, I could strike out a few Yankee batters right about now…throw my junk at them
Great plays by Cano.
They need more Jason Nix types — guys who will work a count, put the ball in play with some authority and don’t make $20+ million a year.
According to joe, they might lose like 2-3
Yankee Trader,
It’s going to take something outside the box to jump start this group. Tex bunting and getting on against the shift could be it.
when did Cano become 31 years old …time is flying
Tex message?
Ok boys, let’s get a hit.
BUNTTTTTTTT
surprised that wasn’t a strike
Bunt?
Tex needs to bunt….that’ll beat the shift
jason hammel has a perfect game going into the 5th.
Swing at strikes!!!
CC is doing his job, come on bats!
could tex jack one here
Does Hal even know the Yanks are playing??
Incredible shift on Tex. Bunt a hard one down the 3rd base line for a double.
finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There we go.
Teixy!!!
That’s a big plate….Tex!!
A hit. Now Raul — please
Jinx perfected.
Tex has had a great series
At the game, it’s freezing here. Crowd got very excited for that first hit.
“It’s going to take something outside the box to jump start this group.”
Careful, they’re already swinging at everything outside the box.
It’s a sad statement, but…
Yay! Base hit!
Did the moron home ump call all outside pitch strike?
Tex got a git!
A hit!
swisher and Granderson this inning… Yeah
Safe
ya tex
Wow
This is the worst offense I have ever witnessed in a Yankee team. Playing scared and swinging at anything..
Tex steals!
Gritty! Gutty!
What just happened
Okay, THAT was outside the box.
go Tex that’s right….bet they will hold you on the next time
I smell a Voldemort bomb….Heads up play Tex!!!
I don’t believe what I just saw.
LOVE
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Good for Tex. Scratch a run this inning guys.
Nick in SF says:
October 12, 2012 at 6:18 pm
“It’s going to take something outside the box to jump start this group.”
Careful, they’re already swinging at everything outside the box.
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A Tex steal?
Tex need to steal 3rd then steal home
Lets go Tom Riddle! tex stealing a bag….heads up play!
LOVE that move.
Nice, Teix! Confounded the TV crew.
Now they got 3 chances
um right side rah oool
Let’s manufacture one.
Now if scores on a single….it’ll be a sign from the Gods
Raul just needs to pull this one
Avada Kedava!
Get him over raul
i’m glad there is no double play anymore….with any luck even if they make outs we can score this run
Expecto Ibanez!
Raul is battling
Gutty play
Bronx Jeers, are you at the stadium or enjoying the game with your charming visitors from SA?
Raaaauuuuuuuuul
WOw
Woo hooooo!!!!
EXPECTO IBANEZ!!!!!
whooooo, is that a run???
YESSSSSS RAUL AGAIN!!!!!!
Raul!!!
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Raul!!!!!!!! So cool
and thank you Tex for setting up that play
There ya go.. Ibanez of course !!!!!! Hell yeah!
It’s a miracle!
Rauuuuuuulllllllllll!
First tooth successfully pulled!!!!!
Oh man. Could that stolen base be the play of the game? Unreal.
More impressive than the Ichiro dodge?
Raul is just a pro hitter man …..he battles and has quality ABs….
RAH-OOOOOOOL!
The Yaaaaaankeeeees have the lead. Pour it on with smallball now.
Raul is carrying this team
Bronx,
They’re smiling.
Great job by Tex. time for more
I believe in Swisher.
2 run homer.
Right here.
this board will go silent if Swish goes yard here
blake October 12th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Raul is just a pro hitter man …..he battles and has quality ABs….
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Wonder if he’s just streaky or if he wore out mid season? He really is a pro. He knows when to let loose and when not to.
I can’t believe we scored!
Swish and Ganderson…. good way to kill a rally
swinging for the fences that Swisher
Come on Nick.
Come on Nick.
Oh no. Now it’s Swisher and Granderson
lol wow…
I can’t wait till swisher is off this team
wow Please get that guy out of the lineup
who’s surprised?????
RAAAAAUUUUUULL
He’s pure garbage
cya swish, ive seen enough
Swisher sucks
Horrible job Swish
Swisher you stink.. Really just suck the momentum right out of the inning…
what a rally killer Swish is
Swisher should have bunted. Machadolaying way back. Could have beat that one out.
Take him out of the dam game!
here’s a K
This team expects CC to go 9 and give up 0
idiot praising the oriole pitching
I think it’s time for Swisher to bunt in that situation.
Swisher is done in NY. He’s absolutely finished.
I can’t wait until the end of the season so that Clown Swisher will be gone
Ugh… First that looong swing and now this…
At least Raul got his Voldy RBI, thanks in no small part to that great and gutsy play by Tex
I will say again Nick Swisher, based on the numbers, is the worst post season player in history
I think Swish knows it, even from last year; so why doesn’t he take a different approach, what does he have to lose besides being in pinstripes?
Goddammit swisher
now this useless puke gets a hit
Nice
Didn’t realize Granderson knew where 1B was.
I agree.
A bunt would have been preferred.
Get this smiley jackass off the field.
If they would have bunted, another run right there.
who knew Granderson could still get a hit
This could have been an inning, if not for that loser Swisher
Yay saw that coming;,he’s actually had good AB’s today
Hi Blake
MG, one homer wouldnt make up for his failures. Not that we have to worry about that.
Mmm if only someone was still on base.
Granderson’s approach was much better. He looked at a border line fastball low and away, and then hit a breaking ball.
Mr. Loose ‘n’ Easy Swisher has turned into a buzz kill. He needs to delete his playlists and start over.
It would be awesome if Granderson could get hit….he stayed on that curveball like he actually saw I that time
Another miracle!
That’s exactly why Swisher should have bunted. Everyone in the ballpark knew that he was going to hit into a DP. That absolutely killed the whole inning, now Granderson doubles but there are 2 outs.
Expecto Martin!
He knew with a two strike count that he was getting the offspeed pitch. Now steal 2nd
Hey Gary….you gonna be our good luck charm buddy?
Swisher just sucked the air out of the place.
Swisher…. it’s dark out..sun is gone
Grandy has to go right here
Russ… Please up the middle
How low can Swisher get his postseason career BA to drop? The guy totally disappears……..Every postseason
agree he should have stolen already
Maybe we can bounce Hammel soon and get back to work on that bullpen. How many times can O’Day and Matusz shut us down?
Finally I hear the crowd
If Granderson is puke, what is Swisher? Feces?
Grrrr, someone in the TBS truck started to cue the Springsteen song too early. Expecting an out?
The Go-Go Yankees!
omg looked like he held up to me….no ball/strike calls going Yanks way
I wouldn’t have chosen to steal the base simply because Martin would have to start the inning rather than Jeter if he were thrown out. Although, no harm, no foul!
Kev-
Tillman hasn’t pitched and statistically he’s the best starter the O’s have.
Martin must hate to walk
I’m shocked they didn’t push ahead another run
Swisher raped us out of an inning.
Well, at least we have the lead
Still embarrassing to get 3 hits , score only 1 run…
With the way this team is hitting, gotta steal.
Should be 2 -0 and two runs might be enough
Damn – a bunt would’ve made it 2-0.
Hammel is not long for this game.
Prepare to be mix and matched to death.
CC will be the MVP of the season if he blanks the O’s.
i think Swisher has about 150 AB in the postseason and he is batting around .150 and 1-34 with RISP… We r watching history before our eyes
I did not want a tight game. I can’t take it.
Feeling better now
How long has it been since they had a lead? That’s the question.
all on the big fella
Wish Joe would have pulled a gutsy move and pinch hit gardy for swish there. Let gardy lay down a bunt and then put him in RF. Oh well. We scored! that was a bad DP though… felt like we might have them on the ropes.
I wish we could have a roll call of LoHudders who are at the game tonight. I think we need to will our collective energy — just the positive energy, please — through them.
Now pardon me, I need to re-arrange some healing crystals.
Come on CC…..be the man
Tex has been surprisingly good this series.
yup Yanks scratched at their one run…..hopefully they pile on more, but as it looks CC better hold on for dear life and keep it at 1-0
Nice play Tex.. First out is always a big out. CC needs to go 8 innings and then just patch it up. Unless he can complete it… Need some more runs though..
Mel,
Porbably the bandaid the ump has is a result of the Yankees pulling his ear….
we need to not go into extra innings and get this game over in 9, b/c we start game 1 of ALCS tomorrow nite, at least at the Stadium. (trying to stay positive, with CC and our ‘pen)
I’m here, currently freezing and wearing gloves, but I’m here!
Do you think we can go to Mo for 3 innings tonight?
wind blowing in, Yankee Stadium playing big tonight…
We must stop the haircut here.
This ump is very erratic
The Baltimore Nate McLouths.
Where would this team be without this guy?
yeah lets NOT do that again!!!!!!!
Crap
I hate mclouth
Wow. Huuuuuuuge break.
Foul ball.
Foul ball.
Wow, saw the season ending right there
OH MY GOD…. phew.
Foul but I don’t understand how he stopped sucking
Just foul
Phew!! That was foul…Just a hair, but foul
Did it hit the pole?
clearly foul TBS you idiots
Umps reverse this there will be hell to pay.. That was clearly foul!!!
If they overturn that then I quit
Wtf… why is nate mclouth killing us.
Great eye NY the ump. I swear that looked fair, but on replay it looked foul.
If they call this fair they will have to clear the field.
I don’t throw a single FB to this guy
omg…. did it hit the pole?!
Unless they’ve got some NASA technology down there, they can’t possibly call that a home run.
Does this require microscopic views??
Seriously wtf is going on with this triple a hitter. once or twice ok but when it becomes a pattern this is on the yankees pitching. As good as they have been you have to make adjustments when a guy who is garbage is constantly getting on base.
BTW what is going on??? It was a foul ball
Did it nick the pole….good grief…. Boy Ernie is reaching
Can mcLouth please go back to being bad?!
is there a button to mute John Smoltz
Nobody argued the call, that would be a huge homerun, and the orioles would obviously make a fuss. So why is it being reviewed?
TBS idiots, how can they determine that it nicked the pole?
Foul all the way
when did McLouth become an All Star caliber player?
He has been unbelievable over the past couple of months.
still can’t believe CC through this loser a FB down the middle…..yeah lets not do that again
Nate mclouth is awful….this is ridiculous. Strike him out
I almost crapped my pants.
TBS trying real hard to will it a homerun.
YES!!!!
Big Whew
big time CC!!! Keep it up!
K! C!
Looks like nicked the pole though
It fitting end to that AB from Nate McPoop.
I don’t like him.
Nate McLouth may be my new favorite hated player..And he’s not even on the Sox
Thank you, thank you.
“Nate McLouth may be my new favorite hated player..And he’s not even on the Sox”
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how can you ‘hate’ the guy? he plays well, hard, and doesn’t whine or anything. he just goes out and does his job.
I love the guy – just wish he was on the Yanks.
MG,
Just a thought…just don’t say that NYS is playing big tonight
when did any of the Orioles get good? Jason Hammel? Mediocre NL pitcher his whole career…..Chris Davis….terrible….McLouth…terrible….they got Gonzalez out of the Mexican league…..they got Chen from Japan…..Lew Ford…..somebody in baltimore sold their soul to make this team good…..it’s the only explanation.
it didnt nick any pole, if u saw the replay it clearly show there was at least couple of inches between the ball and pole
Seriously. They think it might have knicked the pole? So stupid. It would have deflected. The shot they’re looking at just doesn’t have enough definition. I think they’re seeing what they want to see.
Does Ernie Johnson have any connection to the Orioles? Or any hatred toward the Yanks? He’s more of an O’s fan than a guy who played his whole career there.
CC will have to pitch a CG here
Chavy, Derek and ich must keep pressure on Hammel here.
That’s it CC – remind Nate McLouth that he is Nate McLouth.
Chavez’ outs look better than ARods.
@MG it might be steroids
Tyler says:
October 12, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Does Ernie Johnson have any connection to the Orioles? Or any hatred toward the Yanks? He’s more of an O’s fan than a guy who played his whole career there.
I think he just hates the yankees
Blake,
Every pitcher is looking like Koufax against us lately
Chavez hasn’t done much with his playing time.. Raul is the only player not infected with this anemic offense syndrome.
LGY says:
October 12, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Chavez’ outs look better than ARods.
Yea Mean he looks like he could hit the ball
It didn’t nick, knick, kick, or stick on any pole!
blake October 12th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Tyler says:
October 12, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Does Ernie Johnson have any connection to the Orioles? Or any hatred toward the Yanks? He’s more of an O’s fan than a guy who played his whole career there.
I think he just hates the yankees
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Just because they’re the Yankees? Did Steinbrenner make fun of him as a youngster?
LGY October 12th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Chavez’ outs look better than ARods.
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*grumble*
LGY October 12th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Chavez’ outs look better than ARods.
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You’re right. He lined out last night, and lined out in his first at bat.
Any way on Jete….we need more runs
Tyler October 12th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
blake October 12th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Tyler says:
October 12, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Does Ernie Johnson have any connection to the Orioles? Or any hatred toward the Yanks? He’s more of an O’s fan than a guy who played his whole career there.
I think he just hates the yankees
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Just because they’re the Yankees? Did Steinbrenner make fun of him as a youngster?
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This seems likely…
Rivera looks like he wants to be out there so badly. Put him in the lineup. The guy can work a walk at least.
Had to work, Tex stole second? Did he take advantage of the fact they weren’t holding him on? Wow.
Atta boy, Jeet!!
umbrelladoc October 12th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Had to work, Tex stole second? Did he take advantage of the fact they weren’t holding him on? Wow.
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Yep, he basically had a walking lead off 2nd.
I
CHI
RO
Runs!
Ichirooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Ichiro!!!!!!!! There it is!
Ichiro!!!!
yes!!! yes & YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ichiro!!!
NYY fan in NH says:
October 12, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Chavez hasn’t done much with his playing time.. Raul is the only player not infected with this anemic offense syndrome.
Jeter….and Tex has quietly had a nice series
Wow, 2-0
that was big and a great read by Jeter to score from 1st…
It’s ALIVE
Ichi. Domo domo!!! 2-0!
Bitterness about Arod being benched in this game is… strange to me.
And grumbling about the results of Chavez’ AB’s on top of it… stranger.
Ichiro!
Ichiro!!! an Ichi-RBIdouble!!
I knew Ichi couldn’t suck forever! Yes
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
steal sign?
Nice power from the twig!
ICHIRO!!!! Great running by Jeter…. tack on some more please
Ichiro!!!!
Hate these old farts, don’t you?
Keep them coming guys. Big hit Ichiro.
One more and we should be fine
pile it on guys!!!
Ichiro!!
Alright Robbie. This is your time.
Come on Cano break out
“Ichiro has some power” -really? o_0
What I would do to have Michael Kay call a Yankee game. I love feeling the enthusiasm from announcers but these guys are just garbage on TBS and FOX.
Tex has had a good series and Jeter, but Raul has determined games with limited playing time
A No Sabes would be nice
No sabes?!
call a Yankee playoff game*
Raul is the MVP
Come on Robbie….break out
I beat you to it YF!
Yankees really putting the pressure on. Excellent.
Does anyone here actually think they stand a chance against detroits pitching? Namely verlander scherzer and fister.
basehit robbie
Send Ichiro?
And Cano really needs to flip these the other way instead of fouling them off.
Frozen Rope II October 12th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Does anyone here actually think they stand a chance against detroits pitching? Namely verlander scherzer and fister.
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Well I’d at least love to find out….
So, now a 2-run deficit looks like a 5-run deficit?
I think anyone associated with the Braves or TBS is biased against the Yankees because of their success in the WS.
I’m not hearing too much hate. It’s nothing like those cardinals in the Fox booth.
wow, smoltz n rip really missin the days when the yanks spanked em booth
wow!!! Terrible call!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t blame Robbie for not swinging at that one
This umpire is god awful
Oh come on, horrible strike call there.
Crowd has been on its feet since Ichiro’s hit…
Everett is horrible umpire
Unbelievable
Smfh
Bad calll
Are you kidding
so yesterday, everything at the ankles is a strike and now it’s up at the chest?
That’s a strike by the rule book but its never called….
Ump’s a kleptomaniac re: Cano’s strike zone
Do you bring in Arod now to PH with the lefty coming in?
Game if Cano would have gotten a base hit
C’mon Raul, another single
Well technically that is a strike. He better call it consistently though, a lot of umps won’t call it that high in the zone.
Pinch hit with ARod!!
Tyler says:
October 12, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Frozen Rope II October 12th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Does anyone here actually think they stand a chance against detroits pitching? Namely verlander scherzer and fister.
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Well I’d at least love to find out….
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Losing to Detroit for the third time. Yay can’t wait
The ump better not get to the dogout again…He is going to have both ears bloodied
No A-Rod please
Frozen Rope II October 12th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Tyler says:
October 12, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Frozen Rope II October 12th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Does anyone here actually think they stand a chance against detroits pitching? Namely verlander scherzer and fister.
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Well I’d at least love to find out….
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Losing to Detroit for the third time. Yay can’t wait
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So don’t watch?
It was interesting that Smoltz said Mo was the biggest factor in baseball.
I’d save Arod til later for Chavez….Chavez is the worst vs lefties
I’d pinch hit A-Rod.
Still whining about Mclouth foulball :eyesroll:
LOL they found the ball. And they are using the usher’s testimony. LOL. The fans should jump Sager.
The last row is great despite the chill wind.
Everyone up here been standing & yelling all game
tbs telecast, from wells + eckersley to this broadcast booth, it’s just so so garbage…
What kind of usher does yankees hire wtf?
Hey, guys!
Just on time for the clinch!!!
I’m on a barbecue, so wasn’t able to post… Go Yankees!!!
“No ace” is delivering!
RISP? No problem!
:rolleyes:
Alex not pinch hitting
I’d pinch hit Nunez.
There is no way to tell if it nicked the foul pole….stop talking about it TBS morons
Damn; almost
OK, so maybe that was a bad call by me. Nice swing on that pitch.
luis,
That’s the way they called it when I played. Not so much anymore. But, it was a strike.
The usher was confused by the question. He was saying that he kicked a Pole; from Warsaw, I think.
:eyeroll:
I’ll take one there….
At least they got 1. Keep it up CC and keep adding runs.
CC needs to get focused RIGHT NOW….all first pitch strikes…get ahead of the hitters…
blake October 12th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
There is no way to tell if it nicked the foul pole….stop talking about it TBS morons
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The best part are all the completely useless angles they showed.. They could set up a camera at the base so you could see that stuff clearly, but that seems like a big step for MLB. *grumbles*
Tom,
The rule book says it is a strike…But it hasn’t been called like one in decades…Not to mention the 6 inches of the plate strikes this guy has been calling since I’ve been watching
Damn another run would have been nice. That was a terrible call on cano. The umps are really helping out the O’s pitchers the last 2 nights.
LOL I bet he mad the usher part up…
9 outs to go.
last night the Tigers had a similar lead and blew it open late, maybe this game follows a similar line with another Ace really dealing.
This inning is big, 2,3,4 in the order for CC.
Finally out of my meeting, now I don’t have to keep sneaking peeks at the iphone
I hope Gio throws a shutout against the Cards.
I think Big foot caught that foul ball
:rolleye:
c;mon CC we need another shut down inning
I give up How do you put therolling eye face?
Yo Nick- I did go to Java Reds this morning. When we win, that means I have to keep going there for the rest of the playoffs-haha
I hate to say this… but the game is on CC and the pitching staff now. Two runs may as well be 8-10. Lets go big man! shut the o’s down!!!
Hardy is not running well at all…. looked worse than Jeter in game 3.
i dont give a frogs fat azz about pitch count, let cc finish this
8 more outs.
last night the Tigers had a similar lead and blew it open late, maybe this game follows a similar line with another Ace really dealing.”
Please….I’m about to get an ulcer
did smoltz basically say he hopes the o’s win? lol…
I would love to know why CC isn’t getting the same strike zone as the O’s pitchers.
What the hell Smoltz? He just said hopefully the Orioles get to play on. Come on.
Need CC to go the distance.
Luis colon roll colon
Jones had no chance there…
CC is ….well he’s pretty good
There’s a flamingo behind home plate?
luis,
Been decades since I played, too A rule book strike. Wish they’d call them all the time.
I also feel as if CC is not getting the same generous corner and high/low calls that the O’s pitchers are getting
C!C!
what’s cc’s pitch count?
CC needs to go CG
Awesome inning from CC. He’ll go 9.
that was as easy an inning as a pitcher could want…
CC is on top of the ball so much better now than he was when he was struggling…..everything has a nice downward plane again….which is what makes him so good….when he throws downhill from 6’8″ he’s very tough.
Well, I think we have an ALDS MVP
If we win. 6 more to go
CC looks really good right now. Hopefully he can finish this game and they don’t need the bullpen. Robertson and Soriano are probably really tired.
The issue is that most of the umpire mistakes all falling against the Yankees. Random fact, I’m sure, but still anoying
“No ace”…
Thanks YF…
Tom,
I wouldn’t mind either, if it is called consistently
luis, you don’t feel the snark deeply enough, so the eye roll emoticon won’t work for you.
OldSchoolYankeeFan, I’m staying in Marin for a couple of weeks, but I would consider taking the ferry in for breakfast at Reds if I thought it would make a difference.
Only 82 pitches for C.
CC is at 82 pitches….good shape
The Train song sucks
Luis, my pleasure.
Poor Cal, looks like the funeral has already begun.
CC is only at 82 pitches. He could definitely finish this game if he continues to pitch good.
Teix has quietly had a terrific ALDS both at the plate and in the field.
Here is a guy with a bad calf truly stealing a base in an important spot, right now that is probably the key play in the game.
RadioKev says:
October 12, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Well, I think we have an ALDS MVP
No jinxes
“RadioKev says:
October 12, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Well, I think we have an
ALDS MVP”
I think we have a new monument
i never wanna hear ripken again
Long faces on the booth….Happy faces elsewhere
blake October 12th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
RadioKev says:
October 12, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Well, I think we have an ALDS MVP
No jinxes
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Tonight I decided not to make the perfect game call. I did my part
If anyone’s noticed. The runs are off playing small ball type baseball. Tex stealing manufactured that run. Playing aggressive baseball. Jeter hustling on a bad foot to score on Suzuki’s hit. Here we are 2-0. CC is the MAN!!
Smoltz needs to let those WS behind…
unlike A-rod….Tex has played very well these series I believe his average is over .300 and of course he has been doing his thing in the field
Swisher is swinging at anything in sight
Swisher is God-awful
Swisher’s eye black looks ridiculous….just like his at bats.
Swish go sit down with your eye black
you cant play swisher
god i hate him
Too close to take
Laugh about it some more Nick
Swisher again. I can’t even describe my animosity towards him right now. He’s losing $$ every at bat here…
CC would never get that pitch called a strike
Grandy K?
keep smiling to a piss poor contract
Can’t wait till that clown is gone
Man, Swisher is absolutely lost at the plate.
Expecto Granderson!
Just got in. Looks like I don’t have to say
GO CC!!!
GO YANKS!!!
Every series will have gone to Game 5. Why not ours!
Swish needs to take valium before playoff games to take the edge off
Granderson actually looks like he’s seeing the ball much better tonight than he has the entire series, he’s pretty much been on every pitch…
EXPECTO GRANDERSON!!!!!!
Attaboy Grandy!
Finally. Phew!
holy cow
He’s finally alive!
im happy for grandy
That’s why you play Granuy….he can do that at any time
Curtis comes alive!!! Way to shut me up.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
i guess that’s why girardi didn’t sit grandy lol…
Finally!!!!
I wish Gardner started.
Is Stewart warmed up yet? Can we pinch hit him for Grandy?
Grandy has looked a lot better these past two at bats so maybe he’s getting his groove back
That’s it! Tacking on runs one at a time.
Grandyman CAN!!!
He just needed a new bat!!!!
I finished typing that right before the pitch, does that count as a HR call?
Grandy Man!!
Grandy!!!!
Curtis has redeemed himself. That’s a big run right there. I want to see him take off now.. this could be big here!
let the hypocrites of this forum come out
thats ur alcs mvp boys n girls
That was ball was hit
MG says:
October 12, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Granderson actually looks like he’s seeing the ball much better tonight than he has the entire series, he’s pretty much been on every pitch…
I swear he just has looked like he couldn’t see to me lately
Expecto Munson!
Grandy is back?
Adam Dunn !!
That was ball was hit extremely high.
Good call MG
And that’s why you start Granderson instead of Gardner
OHHHH MY GOOOODNESS GRANDY
Fair? Ha ha!
Grandy!!!!!! We’ve missing youuuu!!!! Sorry we asked to bench you
Good call MG!
Girardi knows more than us regarding keeping Curtis in the lineup. Because he can launch at any given moment.
That looked like a tee shot!
Go Granderson!!! He has looked much better tonight. I hope Arod pinch hits tonight for Swisher or Chavez. Give him a chance to get a big hit in the game.
Happy for Grandy and Girardi who was getting killed for putting him in the lineup.
I have to admit, it seemed like Grandy was batting with his eyes closed earlier in this series.
that inside strike call is terrible those are balls!
Curtis,
A blind squirrel can find an acorn every once in a while. Keep doing it!. Man, I love the Yankees!
Hope Alex gets an at bat
Lets go baby! Granderson had two very good AB’s earlier. He has laid off the bad pitches all night.
Granderson just needs to relax and make the pitchers FEAR HIM. He is a FOURTY homer guy. Make them throw you a pitch you like. One heck of a adjustment by him overnight. That is just great.
And that’s why you start Granderson instead of Gardner
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He hit 412 last year in the playoffs
All of Granderson’s at bats have been much better tonight. I think he might have taken Joe’s comment to heart. Swing at strikes. Much much more patient at the plate.
blake October 12th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
MG says:
October 12, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Granderson actually looks like he’s seeing the ball much better tonight than he has the entire series, he’s pretty much been on every pitch…
I swear he just has looked like he couldn’t see to me lately
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blake, I agree, but he was on every pitch in the game today, you could see the difference…
Back to Swish……he’s dreadful….no other way to say it!
That ump is giving strikes 3 inches off the outside corner plate to lefties all game.
“im happy for grandy”
I also. He isn’t the first player in the history of baseball to have gone long stretches without getting a hit. He’s certainly not the first player on the Yankees to have gone long stretches without getting a hit. And like Tex, you really appreciate what he does on defense. At least I do.
NYY fan in NH October 12th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Girardi knows more than us regarding keeping Curtis in the lineup. Because he can launch at any given moment.
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True, but that was also Girardi’s rationale for putting Andruw in the lineup game after game after game when the team needed to win.
Wow not even with a 3 run lead with a left hander and the 7th inning. Still no A-Rod?
mick must be in his glory. Y’s Fan too. Both are at the game.
The usher just reported that the ball scraped the second deck.
Chavez couldn’t hit a lefty with a boat paddle
We have 2 third basemen who can’t hit a lick
Put Gardner in for Swisher now.
6 outs left for the Big Man.
Will TBS cue up ‘Jungleland’ and the other Big Man’s solo instead of ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ if he closes out the game? I think the Boss would definitely approve.
Well… Either we win or a the pitchers finally choke
Wang IS Taiwan October 12th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
NYY fan in NH October 12th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Girardi knows more than us regarding keeping Curtis in the lineup. Because he can launch at any given moment.
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True, but that was also Girardi’s rationale for putting Andruw in the lineup game after game after game when the team needed to win.
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True, but Granderson hit the second most HRs in the AL.
Also, I think Girardi is just thinking a full day off for A-Rod at this point. Have him fresh for tomorrow and the ALCS.
Chavez has looked really bad. IF they win tonight they have to ride Arod at 3rd base. You have to hope he can run into one like Grandeson. Chavez isn’t better than Arod.
Well… that usher is a usher and not a umpire for a reason! he is BLIND! foul ball! LETS GO CC… SHUT THE DOOR. no SLAM THE DOOR on the o’s.
joeman – I think it’s good to trust your gut, though sometimes it doesn’t work out. I had a gut feeling that both Hughes and CC would pitch gems, and both have done so. So sometimes it works out.
What happens next? What is the CLS schedule?
You all know that after the HR appears, the winning odds increase by a 10000 %, right?
CC is going to close it up. Low pitch count. He’s on fire. Those injuries were a blessing in disguise
this a big inning
Go CC! Maybe Robertson should get up just incase.
Swishers out!!!!!!!!!
DanBarbarisi Swisher out of the game for Gardner. He better hope they hang on so he gets another shot to end his Yankee career on a good note
Swisher will get another chance to be a hero
This is where Gardner makes sense. Lock it down.
Gardy is in the outfield, Swish is out
My co-MVPs would be CC and Raul.
Wang IS Taiwan October 12th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
NYY fan in NH October 12th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Girardi knows more than us regarding keeping Curtis in the lineup. Because he can launch at any given moment.
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True, but that was also Girardi’s rationale for putting Andruw in the lineup game after game after game when the team needed to win.
Andrew Jones career should basically be over at this point. Still can’t believe it took Girardi that long to see it
That was a strike. These umps are unreal.
CC needs a shutdown inning…please!!
Bullpen up please
I swear he just has looked like he couldn’t see to me lately
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blake, I agree, but he was on every pitch in the game today, you could see the difference…
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Yep, much better AB’s even in first AB
c’mon CC double play!
The first pitch on this at bat has been called a strike the whole night
Only way Alex gets an at bat now is if the O’s tie it. Even then I don’t know. Joe is kicking A-Rod while he’s down.
Double Play!!!
Damn come on CC!!! Get the bullpen up.
o god
I’ve come to the conclusion that Machado looks like the guy from The Hills Have Eyes.
Here we go….not good.
I… do NOT like Machado.
jeez…here we go…let’s go cc…shake this off…
are you FREAKING kidding me!!!! That same pitch was repeatedly called a strike for the O’s!!!!!
Come on CC find it
Get someone up
Oh no
Reynolds is back to his usual sucking but I don’t like having him in this spot…
That one too….Not a good moment to shrink the K zone Ump
Just when my nerves got a breather…
this is not what you want. Come on CC!
funny how the wide strike zone disappears when a yankee gets back on the mound
That was a strike. The umps are so one sided. Not fair at all.
Cmon CC. PLEASE get out of this JAM. Don’t do this to us.
Get Robertson up….
Good time ..
Damn. No reason why DRob shouldn’t have been warming to start the 8th.
CC has to bear down here
now CC is being squeezed….fudge
CC looks tired
(Can we trade for him?)
slider C
Damn girardi might have to pull him
igotid88 October 12th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Only way Alex gets an at bat now is if the O’s tie it. Even then I don’t know. Joe is kicking A-Rod while he’s down.
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First Hughes, now Arod, huh? You really pick out players to favor no matter what.
Oh my god no.
these calls are bogus cause he is not calling the same way for the Yanks
Come on C
This should be his last batter. You can’t walk these easy outs.
Now I hope G has Drob ready on the pen
the home plate ump has decided that he wants a baseball game and is not giving CC ANY of the damn pitches he got all game…what a crock of sheet
Need to get Reynolds here..
he’s going to throw Reynolds the slider and get the K swinging…
Curveball in the dirt
yes CC!!!
Huge!
WOW…wicked pitch…
Thank you CC!
Big pitch
CC got him anyway.
Big slider C!!!
K
Huge! Come on, CC!
If this was a pitcher shutting down the yanks like this you would hear nothing else but praise for that pitcher
MG called it
Great pitch.
Huge strike out. Lock it down CC. It’s go time.
MG,
You are on fire tonight
Lewis Ford has a good approach. Nervous
CC throwing gas now
maybe I should take the next flight to Vegas…
gah
Okay, time to go to the pen
WOW what a lack of range
Love how they only show all the home runs the orioles have it
Okay.. okay.. we got this. It’s cool..we’re fine..it’s fine..
jeter has to make that play
Lew Ford, .183 hitter…
Jeter! damn!
With a run in, is it critical to keep CC in this game?
That ball has to be fielded. Jeter really has no range. I would take CC out now.
Jeter could have had that.. This is unbearable to watch now
Where is Robertson?!!!
Lew stupid Ford…Jeters foot may have been an issue there
Hi guys, I hope everything is swell. Just got in from work – don’t know what is going on.
( What’s new ? )
DRob up
Dos mas, C
Drob is ready…Good
MG,
I would
Double play. Come on
I would definitely bring in Robertson now. Girardi is going too long with him. Girardi does this all the time.
WHERE IS ROBERTSON???!!
C’mon, bring in DRob
squeezing him. So lame
CC just threw 100, it’s time for DRob after this batter
CC emptying the tank
Jeter range is 1 and a half step now ..
CC is leaving it all out there this inning, he needs to more outs and give it to Soriano
Can Gardner not throw with that elbow?
CC Throwing gas…Slider again
He’s got Andino muttering to himself, good sign.
Posada would be out on the mound talking over pitches to throw, not risking a potential stolen signal from the runner at second.
I can’t believe this
D-rob time
wow…..gotta take CC out right? this sucks
What are you doin CC…..get an out
Frack…That’s a lousy break
why didn’t Chavez cover 3rd?
ChVEZ WHAT ARE YOU DOING
It’s cool.. it’s cool.. we’re still okay here… still fine..
Get CC out of the game!! Girardi is going to blow this game.
Meltdown.
Need a fresh arm, please!!!
Very awkward play
It’s not meant to happen….i’t the year of the Orange Bird
CC had no other play
Bear down, C.
Now since you make him throw meat, the game is 1 hit away from being tied up….what a bunch of BS !
CC … bad play
Good time …
Need a YS miracle here
I almost can’t watch this…
o man
The O’s luck continues. Really is mind boggling
that’s not on chavez at all…can’t expect CC to make that play…
Series is right here
This positively sucks
‘Cum on CC!
Yeah good thing Chavez is playing over Arod. This inning would be over if jeter had any range.
so no faith in any other pitcher to get through the 8th? amazing
This should be CC last batter
c;mon CC…..
I think it’s extremely gutsy to leave CC in. Granted I’ve only seen the game since the 7th or so, but I think I would have had DRob in already.
denisegia October 12th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
why didn’t Chavez cover 3rd?
user13 October 12th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
ChVEZ WHAT ARE YOU DOING
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He’s trying to field the ball because you can’t count on the pitcher getting to it off the bat.
Laura and I are relaxing in Puerto Rico right now…no worries at all
why why why, why can’t they ever make it so the fans don’t have a coronary?
i cant watch
wow HUGE
This is playoff baseball
SIT DOWN!!!!!!!
Speechless – - – - -
Gut check! Strike out McClouuuth!
Uno mas!!!!
One more CC
Huge, one more Big Boy!
Okay. DRob for Hardy, no???
Big slider there again
Trish
Until this inning CC has been lights out and very dominate….but I also would have considered taking him out at an earlier point
1 more. I’m nervous
Yeah, baby!
Hey Kev!
jacksquat; all the infield was in anyway, CC had no play but try for 2nd
i hope this isn’t flashbacks of pedro in game 7…
why why why, why can’t they ever make it so the fans don’t have a coronary?
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They follow the NY Giant lead
Cc, come on
DAMN RIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would go to Robertson. Wrong move by girardi.
1 batter to long ??
One more Big Man
Girardi??????
this is the o’s team – they fight till the end…
D-Rob matching up to the righty Hardy? Why not?
He said it earlier “it’s time to go”
squeezed AGAIN….I hate this ump
i need a xanax
This is it – - – -
Seriously, last batter for CC
DRob against the righty, c’mon Girardi
I don’t particularly criticize leaving C on the mound, he is our ace after all, so it’s his game.I would have like Drob there though
biggest pitch of the season here…
Be smart CC!
Come on, CC!!! One more strike!
I love this man. Who cares what happens next. He’s a warrior.
Big CU, now another slider
HOLY CRAP….he called a strike !
CCCCCCCCCCCCC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t care what the outcome is, Girardi is an idiot for leaving in CC.
And that’s why Girardi is the manager and I’m not.
AWESOME JOB BY CC!!!!
Wow…does hardy have lead in his pants??
Money.
ACE
ACE
ACE
great pitching by CC there…
The Big Man comes through!!!
Jeter redeems – - – -
Big time play by Jeter
Never in doubt. C!!!!!!!!!!!
ACEE
Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!
OH THANK GOD!
However – NO CC FOR THE 9TH INNING! Come on now!
Phew
YES!!!!! excellent clutch outing from our non ace
Breathe again…. Those tack on runs are important now.
Btw Arod makes that play at 3rd
cc is the man
Love CC’s grizzly bear growl!!! YESSSS!
OMG whew!!
C! C!
Who else saw the season flash before your eyes on that slow roller to Jeter?!
Three more outs. Let’s tack on a run or two.
yankee inning right there 3 hits and only 1 run
stick that RIGHT IN YOUR BACKSIDE O’s FANS !!!
nerve rackin
Take it!!!!! You can’t get lucky hits all season, O’s!!!
Great job by the Big Man!!!!
What a play under fire by Jeter! That’s not easy
I thought that was a short hit, he barely touched the ball.
Great job by CC. I don’t think anyone has been as dominate as him these last two starts. He is in another league right now.
That’s it! No more chances for the O’s!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(until Mr. Clean comes in, that is)
Btw Arod makes that play at 3rd
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Completely Agree
this is the playoff folks…nothing should be easy.
gotta give alot of credit to buck and his o’s. they play hard and they fight. they don’t have big names, they don’t have an idiot manager like maddon or chicken and beer idiots…they just play hard.
Three straight groundballs too.
Fans at YS screaming and us on the blog, holding our breath, made that last out happen.
Yes!!! CC should be done. Soriano pitches the 9th inning. I really hope Joey binder doesn’t bring out CC for the 9th inning.
Wonderful ballgame. Win it now, Yanks!
Chavez – you are third baseman – cover third base instead of directing traffic – - – -
Giradi has done a TERRIFIC job of managing this series. He’s right up there with Buck.
Fine.. totally fine..
Let’s get another run, or two….
Where are the CC own an ace folks?
Jmv, I concur.
Soriano or DRob? DRob was up and warmed up
CLS prediction charts will open as soon as relevant DLs’s are finished. Predictions taken up to first pitch of CLS.
Things I have grown to dislike – Pedro Strop – - – -
It’s plenty loud & boisterous up here at the top of the stadium.
We need more tack-ons
Yes, I think CC already did his part. It’s up to Sori. Gosh, I miss Mo…
More runs, please! Strop wears his hat wrong, PUNISH HIM!
this ump better make the same ball calls for the Yanks this inning that he did for CC!
Get that run back!
i think cc needs to take a 2-3 week sabatically in the middle of every season. rest him for the postseason
Blake, that really was a tough play for Jeter. Don’t think people appreciate how difficult that is
I predict tack on runs this inning…
CC is just a total warrior. Some guys have the pitches to be an ace, but don’t have it mentally. What a critical situation.
I think multiple gold glove 3rd baseman Chavez knows how to play 3B more than some morons here.
Tack on a few—-Crooked number would look nice here!!!!!
Soriano for the 9th, right?
I’m glad he left in CC, even though there are times in the past when Girardi has left him in one or two batters too long. I don’t like the idea of bringing in DRob with the bases loaded. Too much of a chance he’ll walk someone.
This reminds of the Twins and Angels series back 2009…Had to take a couple of sedatives in order to watch
Jeter is getting on base
YS, you’re there?! You lucky son of a Blue Jay.
tucker says:
October 12, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Blake, that really was a tough play for Jeter. Don’t think people appreciate how difficult that is
Nope…he makes that particular play as well as anybody still….game on the line….bad foot….’money
I was just reflecting on it the other day, remember when CC didn’t opt out?
Hi jmills!
I’m happy I don’t have any surgery! My hands are trembling, LOL
That inning probably rules CC out to pitch on short rest in the ALCS… Damnit. If he had finished with 92-94 pitches rather than 111, he could have tsrated on short rest in game 3 vs. Verlander.
That little Verlander thing CC is doing is cool where he throws 91 the whole game then blows 95 when he’s about done
Jeter was in position for a DP. And that was a dribbler. Not as easy as it seems
“gotta give alot of credit to buck and his o’s. they play hard and they fight. they don’t have big names, they don’t have an idiot manager like maddon or chicken and beer idiots…they just play hard.”
They’ve been nothing short of amazing. As with the A’s, I don’t see them turning into the leagues’ cinderellas in seasons to come.
Jmv,…you can work on me cars another day.
I don’t know about the Orioles 1st baseman defensively, but I don’t think he can touch Tex defensively, yet he is being compared to Pujols defensively? Maybe he should compare him to Tex because he is tried and true, and playing on the opposite side. They bring up the most ridiculous arguments.
now i just want it to be over! rest up for Game 1 tomorrow nite!
Robertson or Soriano 9th inning?
Or mix and match vs lefty Davis 2 for 4 vs Sori?
Jones 0 for 8
Wieters 1 for 3/
Jeter was in position for a DP. And that was a dribbler. Not as easy as it seems
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There were 2 outs
Surprised strop is on the mound now.
This guy has always had trouble finding the zone.
Cal just said that play Jeter made was his signature play. He’s obviously never seen the jump throw.
Maybe it’s old-Jeter’s signature play.
Speed on.
Y’s Guy!!!! You’ve sure gotten to watch a beauty of a game!!!
Is the hat crooked or the head twisted?
The O’s will be lucky to finish 500 next year. Seriously
Ok, we are in business
please tell me this booth doesnt get anotha game
damn, Cano was going to take Strop deep on the 1st pitch if he stayed in, you could just sense a grooved fastball.
I think Buck sensed the same thing, that’s why Matusz is coming in…
Damn, Strop is wild. Would like to have seen him stay in there.
Missed most of this game, but CC dominated – saw Grandy’s HR – let’s GO!!!
Trader,
I would go with Drob….Sori threw 2 innings last night….But this is the PS, so maybe he will rest later
Alex will get an AB here
“blake says:
October 12, 2012 at 7:47 pm
That little Verlander thing
CC is doing is cool where he
throws 91 the whole game
then blows 95 when he’s
about done”
And 100 if someone stands up in the bullpen…
But CC will beat him
Cano breaks out???
I think Buck is getting that puckered up feeling.
I guess not
Or not
Cano is lost
So much for tack on runs..nice job Cano…swinging at first pitch..
Geez, Robbie. Deflating.
Sigh, ok, shut ‘em down, Sori!
Welp. 3 outs away.
cano catch hate or is it just arod?
keep the booze close kiddies
Cano is really slumping this series outside of his 2 rbi’s in game 1.
Our ‘best hitter’ putting on a show
Almost time for a group hug ( even if I don’t like those things. )
Please bring in Soriano. I hate when Girardi thinks that he has to leave CC out there until he gets hammered.
That is another of Derek’s signature plays because most all SSs field that ball with one hand …..he’s textbook on it fielding two hands off to the side….that’s how I was taught to do it
Tricky balance. Having CC ready to start on 3 days rests vs using Soriano 3 days in a row, with multiple innings.
if I remember Ibanez took Matusz deep on the 1st pitch, didn’t he?
Cano smoked that ball but right at the 2nd baseman, I have no complaints about it whatsoever.
Cc warming up.
Girardi is out of his mind….
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AnthonyMcCarron CC is starting the ninth inning, everybody.
Cano has been awful.
ok i dont get it….so arod is out because he was 2 for 15. but cano is in when so far he is 2 for 22, swisher is 2 for 18, granderson after that homer is 3 for 19, ichiro is 5 for 23, and martin is 3 for 17, and chavez went 0 for 8
This is Cano’s team, but he’s not taking it on his shoulders, that’s for sure..
Cano is, premium.
Hasn’t Soriano pitches consecutive nights?
Maybe it’s old-Jeter’s signature play.
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Actually I think he has a point. Jeter’s 2 biggest strengths on defense are fielding shallow pop flies because he is so good at tracking the ball, and coming in on slow rollers/choppers. Although I guess I’m not sure if simply fielding a ball can be a ‘signature play’, but it is one of his biggest strengths defensively.
Nobody on base for Weiters please. 2 runs is nothing against this O’s team. They are like the T-1000 in Terminator. They just never die.
Like I said. A-Rod not in the lineup really didn’t make much difference. Tex and Grandy came up big. Hopefully we win now
Love CC being out for the 9th
Tres mas!
I hate this move. Hopefully it doesn’t cost them.
Pushing it with CC here
Ok. And why are we doing this?
Keep CC in. the right move.
cc
Seriously , CC !
Trisha– They are missing one of their main cogs in Markakis and you never heard a word about it. Buck is a mensch, a true competitor…
deleonj October 12th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
ok i dont get it….so arod is out because he was 2 for 15. but cano is in when so far he is 2 for 22, swisher is 2 for 18, granderson after that homer is 3 for 19, ichiro is 5 for 23, and martin is 3 for 17, and chavez went 0 for 8
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i agree, u gotta keep arod in and believe in him, i dont question startin ibanez, and even droppin arod in the order but y is he the whippin boy?
I hope CC is the right decision here. Seems a bit odd.
Questionable move…but CC know what he got left
1 out…
Starting to see why…
i love cc out there
CC just in for Jones?
Also, is that Captain Morgan commercial set in Port Royal historically accurate?
I have my doubts.
I can’t blame Joe….this is CCs game
I hope CC is the right decision here. Seems a bit odd. But if it works…fine.
I can’t believe he is still out there. But I love it.
Surprised that CC is still in, bu I think Joe worries about pitching if we go extra innings. I don’t blame him because the guys still are hitting.
Yes! ( Great prog band )
Hammered? When did he get hammered? Go, CC, go, Yanks!
Soriano pitched 2 innings yesterday.
Bret The Hitman says:
October 12, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Nobody on base for Weiters please. 2 runs is nothing against this O’s team. They are like the T-1000 in Terminator. They just never die.
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But the T-1000 does die in the end!!!
Davis being up 2nd probably had a lot to do with it
carry us home big fella
* still aren’t hitting
Go hight now
Wow, CC all the way. Trust the big man!
Nick in SF October 12th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
CC just in for Jones?
Also, is that Captain Morgan commercial set in Port Royal historically accurate?
I have my doubts.
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slider down and away, the whole ball park can call this pitch…
Swish ready to celebrate his big contributions.
Lets go big man – 2 more outs.
Slider now
“Trisha– They are missing one of their main cogs in Markakis and you never heard a word about it. Buck is a mensch, a true competitor…”
Not a question, jackamir. The O’s have so much about which to feel proud!
Triple Short of a Cycle says:
October 12, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Jeter was in position for a
DP. And that was a dribbler.
Not as easy as it seems
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There were 2 outs
Was talking about the hit
Nick in SF October 12th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Wow, CC all the way. Trust the big man!
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In Sabathia we trust.
Come on CC!!!!
High again with the FB
May Stieb be with CC,…..or something circa that.
1 more BIG MAN!!!!
One more!!
The man is an ace
Uno mas, C!
BINDER!
K Uno mas! C!!!!!!!!
Now I see why. Haha. Finish it!
this is a huge performance by CC…complete game effort, wow…
1 more guys
HUGE HUGE HUGE credit to Girardi and the Yanks. With all of the adversity they’ve dealt with, starting with the loss of MO, they’ve never given up!
“Trisha– They are missing one of their main cogs in Markakis and you never heard a word about it. Buck is a mensch, a true competitor…”
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If markakis is one of your mail cogs you aren’t a very good team. He hasn’t been good in like 4 years
Honest to God, there’s no other pitcher I’d rather have. This man is perfect for New York.
that wasn’t a good pitch, that was a great one…
i really hope these last two starts ends the cc is an ace debate
simple fact: the team needed him. he stepped up and pitched beautifully
That’s pitching folks! One more
Love that CC is going to end this thing!!
BIG kudos to all of our pitchers and what they’ve meant to this series.
CC so fking boss
F U Cal Ripken.
CC!!
PHHHHHEEEEEEWWWWW
Wooiiiiiihgooo!!!!C!!!!!
Those Amazing, Yanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Exhale…………
ALCS BABY!!!!! CREAM THOSE TIGERS!!!!
REVENGE IS OURS!!!!
I love you CC Sabathia…..
THAT’S YOUR BALLGAME,
THAT’S YOUR ACE
THAT’S YOUR ALDS YANKEES!!!!!!
YES! I can breathe.. until tomorrow morning when that excited, sick feelin starts to set in again.
First time I’ve ever been happy with Girardi’s post-season managing of a series. But he did a very good job.
CC!
Damned fine ballgame. Proud to be a Yankees fan. Our “No ace” did pretty good.
And HUGE credit to Buck and his O’s. They have had a sensational season.
It’s Pettitte’s turn
Trish – keep shapeshifting your team!
Yes!!!! Too bad they don’t have a day to rest.
CC gnikcuf Sabathia!!!
Hi Tom, the weather’s fine!!!
Andy P will be ready to go tomorrow nite!
jmills – thank you for being such a great honorary Yankee fan!!!
Trish, I ran home to see Dent!
I realize that this LOHUD board carried us to this win. When I do watch posts here we play crappy, but if I come here and read posts every half inning we are in the winning mode. Thanks to all you good Yankee posters. You can believe I will be here each and every half inning for the next series.
Meant to say we play crappy when I do not read the posts.