Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees GameThread, Sep 21, 2008 8:25 PM EDT

Game #156 - Farewell to the Cathedral

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 5:54 PM EDT in Game Threads

Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees

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BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Brian Roberts, 2B
Nick Markakis, RF
Melvin Mora, 3B
Aubrey Huff, DH
Ramon Hernandez, C
Adam Jones, CF
Kevin Millar, 1B
Jay Payton, LF
Juan Castro, SS

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Chris Waters	3-3	9	9	1	1	0	0	53.0	55	30	28	6	23	25	4.75	1.47

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon, CF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Xavier Nady, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jose Molina, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Andy Pettitte	13-14	32	32	0	0	0	0	199.0	226	109	101	19	54	155	4.57	1.41

PREGAME NOTES:

Yanks are an all-time 4,132-2,430 (.630) at Yankee Stadium.

Yanks have won four straight games and seven of eight.

Chris Waters has never faced the Yanks or any of their hitters.

Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 24-6, 3.73 ERA, 1.43 WHIP in 36 games (34 starts) against the Orioles. He is 2-0, 1.32 ERA, 0.91 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Orioles' hitters vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.

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No Mattingly. :(

I was hoping.

by bronxbound on Sep 21, 2008 7:50 PM EDT 0 recs

Yogi looks great.

Good to see him hopping around out there hah.

2008 NL Central Champs!

by TyCubsfan on Sep 21, 2008 7:54 PM EDT 0 recs

The only part of that ceremony that I thought was lame was having those actors playing members of the ’23 team.

They could have announced the lineup without that stuff. The crowd seemed to think it was rather lame as well.

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 8:34 PM EDT 0 recs

agreed

Oh great, you found a fat guy to put on a Babe Ruth jersey? That’ll add something to the ceremony. It was just weird.

by long time listener on Sep 21, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up 0 recs

I thought of that too.

I didn’t like that. I did like the fact that they brought out the family members though.

Did they remove the auto update on SB nation?

by bronxbound on Sep 21, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'm surprised Mattingly didn't show up

I thought for sure he would. But at least Bob Sheppard’s voice made an appearance. Hope he’ll be back for Opening Day.

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 8:43 PM EDT 0 recs

He isn't happy with the Yanks.

That is going to be a tough bridge to mend.

by bronxbound on Sep 21, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

I don't think there's any bad blood

No doubt they wanted him to be there. I’m sure it was his decision not to come.

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

hey now

Let’s not get no-hit the last game here.

by long time listener on Sep 21, 2008 8:46 PM EDT 0 recs

Adam Jones

probably the last triple ever. Good for you, PacMan.

by long time listener on Sep 21, 2008 8:52 PM EDT 0 recs

BoSox fan here

but jsut wanted to drop by to say good luck. I may not be a Yankee fan, but I still understand the importance of the Stadium.

My last sig was too long, so my new one is: He who hesitates is a mediocre ambidextrious stupid person who thinks the Rays suck and stole Joe Maddon's shoes while thinking he was at a baseball game but was at church.

by BoSox415 on Sep 21, 2008 8:56 PM EDT 0 recs

Thanks.

How much longer do you think Fenway will last?

by bronxbound on Sep 21, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

Until we become a bottomfeeding team.

by BoSox415 on Sep 21, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

It will go soon enough.

by bronxbound on Sep 21, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up 0 recs

It will be awhile

Just like Wrigley Field. Both places have had several add-ons and minor renovations in recent years (ie: Green Monster seats, extending the bleachers at Wrigley).

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up 0 recs

soon enough = 50 years

by BoSox415 on Sep 21, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up 0 recs

Agreed

I think they’ll renovate Fenway before they move to a new yard. Same with Wrigley. That team is the draw that it is because of Wrigley.

Can’t even imagine that team playing somewhere else.

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

Fenway has some nice history

but it’ll go down in the next 15-20 years. it’s so old it farts dust. :D

by Travis G on Sep 21, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

Jackie Robinson was out

Johnny!

by Travis G on Sep 21, 2008 9:27 PM EDT 0 recs

I must say....

ESPN has done a great job all day with their pregame shows and now during the game.

I know a lot of people believe it’s an anti-Yankee network (an argument I believe is completely bogus and misguided), but they deserve credit for everything they’ve done today.

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 9:42 PM EDT 0 recs

side note 'conda...

how ’bout those Fins??

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by NumberSeven on Sep 21, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up 0 recs

Damn right

I didn’t think they were that bad the first two weeks. But they definitely had something to play for today.

Good for them. I don’t expect them to win 8 or 9 games, but they are capable of beating a good team.

I said they’d win 6 games at the beginning of the season – which would still give them a shot at one of the best players in the 2009 draft.

Maybe today’s game will really give that run game a boost.

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up 0 recs

indeed

i though that maybe they could pull off an ugly wins this week.. but i never could have thought of such a dominant performance on both sides of the ball.

The Jayfiss Report ...one fan's rants

by NumberSeven on Sep 21, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up 0 recs

Goodbye, Yankee Stadium.

We’ll miss you when we play the Yankees next year…

Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 21, 2008 9:57 PM EDT 0 recs

Tonight is all about the old yard

But the new yard is going to be unbelievable. Hard to believe the next home game will be in the new place.

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'm going to scramble to get tickets

for opening day. Can’t wait to see it.

by bronxbound on Sep 21, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

you and me and...

thousands and thousands of our closest friends..

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by NumberSeven on Sep 21, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up 0 recs

I can't even imagine

how much a ticket for that game would cost.

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up 0 recs

So the pictue ESPN is using on Gamecast of Adam jones

is god awful. He’s got his eyes closed!

"Here, if you have a milkshake, and I have a milkshake, and I have a straw. There it is, that's a straw, you see? You watching?. And my straw reaches acroooooooss the room, and starts to drink your milkshake... I... drink... your... milkshake!"-Daniel Plainview

by yankee come lately on Sep 21, 2008 10:18 PM EDT 0 recs

Pettitte didn't look good

But it hardly matters now as long as the pen holds the lead.

by anaconda on Sep 21, 2008 10:21 PM EDT 0 recs

amen

hold on boys.. andy should go out a winner..

The Jayfiss Report ...one fan's rants

by NumberSeven on Sep 21, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

Cub fan here, but..

for tonight I’m a Yankee fan.

Its been a fun game and it’s only right for you guys to win for this night.

Finish ‘em off ole’ number 42!

by MattHaggard on Sep 21, 2008 11:36 PM EDT 0 recs

Congrats guys.

See ya’ll next October!

by MattHaggard on Sep 21, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up 0 recs

in your dreams, you'll have to get by us first

goodbye old girl. i’ll always regret never making it to a game, but i’ll never forget the stories my grandpa & uncle told me of the men who roamed your hollowed grounds.

i may bleed Cardinal Red, but my eye’s are Yankee blue. thanks for the memories old girl, here’s hoping your ghost won’t get lost when it’s time to move next door.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Sep 22, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up 0 recs