Game #131 - Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 6:45 PM EDT
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Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees, Aug 26, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
BOSTON RED SOX
Jacoby Ellsbury, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
Jason Bay, LF
Jed Lowrie, SS
Coco Crisp, CF
Jeff Bailey, 1B
Kevin Cash, C
NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, CF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Xavier Nady, LF
Hideki Matsui, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Jose Molina, C
PREGAME NOTES:
Yanks are on a bit of a roll having won six of their last eight games.
David Ortiz is just 6-for-29 (.207) against the Yanks this season with a homer, no walks and six strikeouts.
Tim Wakefield is a lifetime 9-17, 5.14 ERA, 1.44 WHIP in 47 games (30 starts) against the Yanks. He is 0-1, 6.94 ERA, 1.46 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.
Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 16-7, 3.54 ERA, 1.37 WHIP in 31 games (29 starts) against the Red Sox. He is 1-1, 5.06 ERA, 1.87 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.
Red Sock hitters vs. Pettitte can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Wakefield can be viewed here.
JOBA TO THROW THURSDAY: Joba Chamberlain is expected to throw 45 pitches in the pen on Thursday and the Yankee hierarchy will make an evaluation on his status after his session.
Joe Girardi offered no details but it is possible that Chamberlain could be activated after his session and return to the bullpen so that he can be stretched out again for a move back into the rotation.
Not sure if that's wise, but it seems that the results of this series could make the decision on Chamberlain for them.
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LETS GO YANKS!
It’s now or never. A sweep would be nice.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't think that either of us is getting a sweep...
Do you know if the game is on national TV? I’m stuck in Tampa.
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Bay...
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Going over to OTM, got the GameThread up in the FanPosts...
if any Sox fans are reading this…
Dammit Bay…
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A sweep would be nice
And I think we have to sweep one series or the other to win the wild card, just considering the number of wins it will take to beat the Twins.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even if they do play well this series
I’d be worried about Toronto this weekend with the whole Boston hangover and all combined with their inability to hit guys like Halladay or Burnett.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trying to get Gameday to load
what happened?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damon hooked one just inside the foul pole
And looked off-balanced when he did it.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This ump
is all over the road. Balls are strikes and strikes are balls.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A stupid run on two 60 foot singles
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
by Cbeck3 on Aug 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
How deep is AROD playing third?
by BillyBobisdrunk on Aug 26, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not Arod's fault
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
by Cbeck3 on Aug 26, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a damn shame Matsui had that knee problem
because he would have made such an enormous difference in the lineup behind A-Rod instead of Giambi.
One guy is hitting .343 / .450 / .507 in 67 AB with RISP and the other guy is hitting .205 / .352 / .321 in 112 AB with RISP.
I’ll let you figure out who’s who.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
buckle up
Looks like there are going to be a lot of runs scored tonight. And tomorrow, for that matter.
by long time listener on Aug 26, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Start warming up the bullpen now
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah....
There have been three really cheap hits already tonight. Two were nothing more than swinging bunts and the other was a weak jam shot that found a hole (Bay).
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nevertheless
Pettitte has to be better than this.
Allowing that hit to Ellsbury was inexcusable. This lineup has 4 hitters in it and he’s already given up 3 runs. Boo.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't disagree
But it’s not like Pettitte is getting hammered. I think it’s safe to say that the final score will not be 3-2.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got in
nice to see the middle of the lineup has done jack while the bottom 3 all have hits
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking forward
to Nady in right next season.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
Matsui or Abreu? I still want Damon.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking forward to when we score some frickin' runs!
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That too
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say it.......
but I’m getting the growing suspicion that they migh bring Abreu back next season – which I think would be moronic.
The only way I’d consider bringing Abreu back is if he accepted a one-year deal and was the primary DH.
But that’s obviously not going to happen because there is already a logjam at the position with Matsui, Posada, and sometimes Damon for that role on the depth chart.
I just hope they don’t bring him back. Cut your losses and move on.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gamecast
made that look like a dying quail… how was it hit?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Andy could
benefit from a B-12 shot. Is there a personal trainer in the house?
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If
Arod is on the bag there and not in front of it, Lowrie is out.
And nice job by Abreu air-mailing the cutoff man.
And nice job by Giambi not throwing home.
This team has the baseball IQ of Forrest Gump.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a lot of if's to me
I mean Shit this sucks
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well....
at least some exciting college football starts this weekend.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why are we paying this Ass 28 million or whatever to allow 3 hits to him?
i am really starting to wonder if this idiot is a cancer to this team.
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How is this all A-Rod's fault?
I’ll never understand all the A-Rod hating.
- Pettitte didn’t pitch well
- Giambi started walking back to the dugout when another run scored
- Abreu threw a lollipop to home plate
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not his fault
until he hits into a double play in a few minutes. : )
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This team totally mailed it in about 8 games after the All-Star break
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yanks started 8-0 after the all star game
dont know why they’d mail it in after that.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So who do we keep next year Andy or Mike?
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think both will be back
even if they do manage to sign Sabathia.
Hughes and Kennedy will start 2009 in Scranton.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like Moose for some reason.
I cant really pinpoint why.
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 runs is nothing
the team’s avg. over 6 lately, so if the bullpen holds, they get to the avg runs, they’ll be ok this game
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nothing?
I’ve seen a lot of games this year where we didn’t score 3.
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget who's pitching tomorrow
Good thing the bullpen had yesterday off with Andy’s short outing and Ponson up tomorrow
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boooo
lets boo the best player on the team!
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Giambi's got a moustache
so he’s allowed to pop up…
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giambi
is awful with RISP this year, but overall he is having a productive season, better than most first baseman this year.
If you went back to Spring Training and said GIambi will play as many games as he has at first base and would have the numbers he has now, every one of us would have signed up for it. It’s hard to get down on him when no one expected him to stay healthy and produce anything more than mediocre numbers.
ARod on the other hand is having an awful season by his standards, and he tries to hit the ball out of the stadium every time he comes up lately. It’s way easier to get frustated when he doesn’t do his job than it is when Giambi doesn’t do his. Plus, he’s also a jackass – which I wouldn’t mind so much if he had 40 plus dingers and 100 plus RBI’s.
End of rant.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually like Giambi
Its just hes got this loveable loser thing about him and gets away with things A-rod cant. My point, basically is that I just dont understand some of the outright hatred for A-rod.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You said it, brother
But much of the hatred for A-Rod always comes back to his contract. Whether he likes it or not, he’ll have to live with it.
A-Rod doesn’t always use his head, but he is subjected to much higher standard than anyone else. And for good reason, I suppose.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not hatred
it’s pure frustration.
He developed a reputation as a less than great performer in high leverage situations – a reputation he went a long way towards erasing last year.
Now he’s right back where he was two years ago. We just want him to play like the best player in the game. All too often he looks a lot less than that.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm curious
as to why he’s the best player in the game, I suppose it’s all around, because all of the pundits agree he’s not their first choice for 3B or to bat in a clutch situation
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's the best player in the game
because he’s the most talented. And his career numbers back that up.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
he is the most talented all-around, but I think there’s something to the fact that he’s not the #1 choice in the afforementioned things
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes...
even the best player in the game cannot always live up to his own lofty expectations.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alex Rodriguez 2008 vs career.
2008: .312/.402/.590 160 OPS+
Career: .306/.390/.579 148 OPS+
Yep, awful by his standards.
The dude missed 20 games; that results in lower HR/RBI totals.
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on Aug 26, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not one of those pitches was in the zone.
So yes, I will boo.
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont boo my own team.
Doesnt make sense.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
It doesn’t help so why do it. Moronic.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
not one of those pitches was in the zone because at the worst, they walk arod and can deal with Giambi, at best, they get Arod to chase a pitch because he knows he’s got to get the job done with more than a walk.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His job is to not make an out.
I will never boo anyone for working a walk
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still doesn't help the situation.
No matter how you slice it.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I hope he doesn't cry. OK?
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry
he’ll blow his nose with a 1000 dollar bill and strike out against Delcarmen as the tying run his next time up.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think he will.
He has 28 million reasons not to. You on the other hand are wasting your vocal cords.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im a big tough yankee fan
I demand excellence!!
barf.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a little weenie Yankee fan who settles for crap. Blah!
I’m not telling you to boo. Even if it doesn’t do any good, does it do harm?
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
All I said was it does not make sense to me. I will get aggravated curse and scream etc, but I won’t boo my own team. I don’t think it makes you a smarter or better fan to boo your own team. New York and Philly have this rep like the fact that they boo their teams makes them “savvy.” I think it makes them look stupid.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it makes me smarter or better or anything.
I think I am just expressing how I feel. If a guy can’t handle that then he is mentally soft.
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that is also a reaction to the contract
i.e. let me knock the 250 million dollar man…how? hes not tough!
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, to whom much is given, much is expected
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats a fair point
but captain clutch puts up inferior numbers every year and has been just as ineffective “in the clutch” recently and also gets paid a lot (which is never an issue). I know its different because he’s Jeter, but its not that different.
In fact, I would say fans should be more upset with jeter because you know what he’s done before.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why give added pressure?
Express how you feel all you want. It’s irrational in my opinion.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booing certainly doesn't help
I can guarantee you that much.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 4 and 5 holes
Where rallys go to die.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mark Kotsay
The Red Sox have just traded for Kotsay. Interesting.
by BillyBobisdrunk on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he is going to replace Casey as a corner IF sub.
He has neck issues. Any word on who the Sox sent back to the Bravos?
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if we blow this series. Season over? Tell me what you think.
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as long as the red sox are the wild card leader and we're only 3 back
with the 3 game series at the end they’re ok, i’m not sure though what the season series is at so maybe not but if we’re only 2 back then def still in it
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea but we also have to watch
Toronto and Minnesota. This series is crucial.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we are gonna walk Youkilis just plunk him in the head
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you try not to wish for injuries to the Sox?
Nobody’s on OTM, so I’m coming back over here.
I was hoping the Rays would get injured, and now that they did, we got a ton of injuries too. Karma sucks.
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah just blowing steam man no harm intended so do you think TB is for real or one year fluke?
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a one year fluke...
probably a good shot at first next year and the year after if they continue to develop. This year is a fluke though because they are way too lucky and we have had loads of bad luck.
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bottom half of the lineup
big bottom half of the inning
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruney has pitched much better of late
At least that’s good to see.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh great... Lopez is in...
If we follow him with Timlin and MDC (Manny Delcarmen), ya’ll might be up by the ninth. And yet, as I typed that, he gets two outs.
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And he K's Cano. I love when the baseball gods screw with me to make me seem crazy.
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jays are leading the Rays 3-2 after 6 innings, if anybody cares...
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't really matter if the Yanks don't win themselves
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The beauty of division games: It does matter if ya'll lose cause it means the Sox win!
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish someone would do Cano's #s
because seemingly when he takes at least the first pitch, his chances of getting a hit skyrocket
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think tomorrow's game is on ESPN, no?
Don’t they usually run the "after A-B count, 0.* BA, * HR, * RBI?
You should be able to see if you’re right tomorrow…
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea that's true
that would clarify things a little, but I would like to see the #s when he actually takes a pitch kinda like Abreu
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
baseball-reference.com
First pitch .235 .233 .306
1-0 .269 .269 .404
0-1 .279 .279 .541
The info is free, and the splits are telling.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
career:
.349 .348 .527
.338 .342 .530
.383 .387 .636
That shows you how far from himself Cano has been.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aren't there
or shouldn’t there be coaches watching these numbers and telling him? I mean i’m sure there is but this guy needs this kind of thing beaten into his head
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Cano use to be what Howie Kendrick is now?
The 2b with great, great bat control?
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think the potential is there
he needs someone on him though day in and day out to get him motivated/going/whatever word fits here
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said the same thing about the Sox young pitching prospects who all seem to have issues with confidence...
LIQUID COURAGE!!!!
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My god this AB is sad based on the past...
David Robertson pitching to Jeff Bailey. Both the Sox and Yanks are going the farm route, so these no name players are gonna become more prevalent I guess. Here’s hoping they make a name for themselves beating up on the Rays!
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know the new Yankee stadium is gonna have the same dimensions, but is the orientation the same?
Is center field still gonna be east of home plate?
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Robertson really that scared of Crisp?
He has thrown a ton of pickoff attempts… I would hate to see Ells on first while he is pitching…
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, with no one in front of him...
Right now, I wouldn’t mind Ells on any base…
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well he is off the basepaths now.
So I guess it worked.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I guess I can go back to hating that scenario since it will probably happen next inning...
that is, IF (BIGGGG IF) Ells can get on base… I wish we had cleared his spot…
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He already stole off Pettite and Molina tonight so yeah
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess he was preparing to get Coco on a catcher's throw...
Dammit Koko, RUN!!!
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, there goes the lead...
MDC in, Youk at 1b, Lowrie at 3b, Cora at SS
I-rod to bat
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would be ecstatic if your bullpen implodes again
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would be static...
Can’t get much worse than it is now… (unless you’re a Mets/Cardinals fan)
Should be a running joke about Sox defensive subs: They only happen when we go to the bullpen, and for good reason.
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are they subbing
in the 8th on the road with a 4 run lead?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because it is the Sox' 08 bullpen
A four run lead might as well be a 1 run lead with them up…
Don't question my choice of teams, or I will have to go all troll on you.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 27, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ARod up
with the bases juiced? That would be nice
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What, are you trying to start another argument? ha
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if he homers and you cheer,
does that make you a hypocrite? (kidding)
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is high!!! it is far!!! it is...
a pitching change.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
would love to see "new video"
pop up on gameday and it be a grand slam, i’ll even take a hit
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't do that shit to me
Just cause I moved out of range of John Sterling’s broadcast’s doesn’t mean I miss the bullshit.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for the love of everything holy
get a hit, alex
by long time listener on Aug 26, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Arod
Make this worth staying up for…
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes I almost predicted this exact scenario.....
Don’t worry
he’ll blow his nose with a 1000 dollar bill and strike out against Delcarmen as the tying run his next time up.
“Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win.”
— Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope’s death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Waiting for the computer to catch up so I know what happened.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There it is
worst possible outcome.
Well shit.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Aug 26, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many times can this guy be defended
thennnn be given a chance to redeem himself thennnn fail again
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea A-Rpd!
Good cut big guy. You’ll get ’em next time slugger. Keep your chin up.
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm always going to defend him
because there are too many people who don’t. Yankee fans are often moronic.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look its the principle you pay a guy that kind of money he needs to perform.
If he cant in these situations there is a problem you have your opinion I have mine and I respect you for your opinion.
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does perform
Look at his numbers. People just expect him to be superhuman all the time.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
27 Million yeah better buy a little more than 0-4 and an error tonight.
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's just it
Yankee fans think money buys victories and championships. It doesn’t. That might help explain no rings since 2000.
The Yanks have several issues that need to be addressed over the offseason. A-Rod is not one of them.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will.
Because guess what? We need him tomorrow and the next day and the next. 10 years worth.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like this is that scene in Rudy when they all give thier jerseys to the head coach.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
The whole team will go into Girardi’s office tomorrow and beg him to put Cody Ransom at third.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
I don’t see the point in trying to tear the guy down for the next decade. That helps nobody, especially the guy wearing #13.
And he’s a Yankee for life no matter what we think of him.
He’s going to break the HR record as a Yankee. He’ll retire a Yankee. And He’ll wear his Yankee cap to the Hall of Fame.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh, I don't believe in that hocus pocus
And apparently, he doesn’t either. He wears that number because of Dan Marino – who happens to be my all-time favorite player.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another guy who put up great numbers and never won a championship
Just sayin.
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pride O Ireland = Boomer Esiason
It all makes sense now.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You never saw
saw that clip of Boomer on the CBS football show talking about Peyton Manning (before he won the super bowl) and he said something to effect off “Peyton doesn’t want to be another Dan Marino.” And Marino was sitting on the same panel. Also, Esiason is a huge mets fan/yankee hater.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny. I'll have to look for that.
But I’m not a Yankee hater.
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many rings did Boomer win?
He should talk. There was no comparison between the two.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very low blow
I know quarterbacks are the field generals, but they can’t do it all by themselves.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not hoping for that.
I was just pointing out the similarities
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we know what's going to happen next season
He’ll be maligned the entire offseason and he’ll come back in 2009 and win another MVP.
That’s been his MO since his arrival.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a thought
many television/writers/etc…are saying 08 is already the best year in sports i.e. super bowl/wimbledon/U.S. Open/Olympics so wouldn’t a Yankees comeback and World Series in this fashion be the icing on the cake?
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
but the plane crashes of the Angels, White Sox, Red Sox and Twins would kind of put a damper on all those nice feelings.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get a few more guys on
and we can boo Arod again in the 9th!!!
Going off memory (which is dangerous), but Cano has crushed a couple of balls against Okajima. Matsui just needs to move the chains.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for 2008
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
None of this is devastating for me
I lost all hope when Joba went down.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry
he’ll come back when they’re 9 games out and throw 115 pitches.
This blows. At least I can find something else to do at night a month earlier than usual.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that strike 3
on Matsui was called a ball for Pettitte early in the game.
by Travis G on Aug 26, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey
That’s Enrico Palazzo!!
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Enrico Pallazzo!
Enrico Pallazzo!
‘I must kill the Queen.’
‘… but this is our hill, and these are our beans.’
what can i say? it’s one of my faves.
by Travis G on Aug 26, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he didn't hit into an A-Rod, I mean a double play.
Come on. You gotta admit that’s funny.
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pudge = awesome
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arod due up fourth
would be fitting if he ended the game. The boos would drown out New York, New York.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Britton look who makes an appearance.
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good for him
he’s closer to the post-game buffet.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My recipe for success this offseason if I was able to cook:
Send Girardi packing.
Get Mattingly in here to teach these guys how to hit.
Get Mazzone in here to teach these guys how to pitch.
Get Zimmer back.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So I can't boo A-Rod, but Girardi needs to be fired?
by Pride O' Ireland on Aug 26, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never booed Girardi.
and we can’t fire A-Rod. Think.
by bronxbound on Aug 26, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Girardi ain't getting fired
No chance in hell unless he does something outrageous and completely embarrasses the organization.
But Girardi is somewhat of a choir boy, so I don’t see him turning into Billy Martin overnight.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh the classic reply from Anaconda
I am out of here for the night. Well lets get them tomorrow night. Nice chatting fellas.
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classic reply or not
It’s the truth. I’m not naive enough to think they would go through the trouble to hire Girardi last offseason (and subsequent dealings with Torre) and they aren’t going to fire the guy after one season.
Cashman and Hal wanted Girardi and like Girardi and they are clearly running the show.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While they're at it....
they can get Jeter to give me his black book. The odds are probably about the same.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yanks
havent made the world series since Don Zimmer left and Arod joined. coincidence?
by Travis G on Aug 26, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm gonna repeat
this a lot. But my opinion is : the Yanks will not ever ever ever win another championship with Phony Rodriguez on the team.
by runbrettrun on Aug 26, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering how hard it is to actually win a WS
you are not exactly going out on a limb.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
baseball started what year 1903?
It’s 2008 that’s 105 years
26 championships
that’s almost 1 every four years so really it would be out of the ordinary for them not to win 17 years
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Completely different now
Free agency, two rounds of playoffs before you even get to WS, the Wild Card etc. Much more of an even playing field than before when the Yankees were cleaning up and could just go to Oklahoma and scoop up Mickey Mantle.
by seanp23 on Aug 26, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It has nothing to do with A-Rod
It has to do with the lack of pitching over the last several years – although the offense has been the team’s biggest problem in 2008.
The phony stuff gets really old and lame, though.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
As if the game wasn’t nauseating enough, he has to have this retarded conversation with Leiter.
Hey look who’s on deck.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Aug 26, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do like
Flaherty and Leiter’s color commentary, though. They’re both knowledgeable and articulate.
by runbrettrun on Aug 26, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GiamBozo
is KILLIN me. He’s really hard to watch. Will not miss The Steroid Stache next year. Jeez.
by runbrettrun on Aug 26, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Typical
Rodriguez. Phony, off the juice, and the least clutch player around.
by runbrettrun on Aug 26, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't be an idiot....
Unil you have evidence that A-Rod was on any juice – those allegations are slanderous.
by anaconda on Aug 26, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its like Arod hey Madonna is waiting for you.
I bet this teams wins another world series when that moron is gone.
by MedFan on Aug 26, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I knock ARod here and there
but the Madonna thing…that’s rediculous. That kinda thing doesn’t affect him
by emille2 on Aug 26, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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