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ALDS Game 3: Familiar Faces

New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins, Oct 11, 2009 7:07 PM EDT


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by Kathy Willens - AP

The Carl Pavano saga was a gut-wrencher because I thought he was a great signing.  He was just entering his prime when he signed with the Yankees, and he was going to partner with the veteran aces Mussina, Randy and Kevin Brown to lead the Yankees to the playoffs.  He turned down more money from the Red Sox and the Reds because he wanted to be a Yankee.

It was a great story.

He had a shoulder injury in 2005, and while it was a blow to our season, with the emergence of Chien Ming Wang I figured 2006 would be a year of destiny.

And it was, but not the way I wanted: Pavano bruised his ass in Spring Training and then just disappeared into the land of rehab.  When he was nearly ready to return he crashed his car and broke a couple ribs.

He came back to 2007 seeming ready to repair his image.  He struggled through Spring Training, but as other starters came up lame, he became the Opening Day starter.  Then he hit the DL with an elbow strain and went to see Dr. Andrews.  What followed was either a look inside the mind of a man unwilling to be part of the clubhouse, or it was a smear campaign by the Yankees.  An anonymous Yankee official leaked that Pavano's ligament wasn't torn and that he could return with just rehab.  Pavano wanted surgery.

He came back from TJ in 34 meaningless innings at the end of 2008, and the audition landed him a spot in Cleveland.  He was traded to the Twins, and he's led them to the playoffs.

But this game is about Andy Pettitte, too.  The man there was nearly no room for following the Yankees' offseason spending spree.  He signed an incentive laden deal that started at $5.5M and has ballooned to $10.5M because he stayed on the mound all season.

2009 is only the third time in his career that he has allowed fewer hits than innings pitched, and if he doesn't pull a Moose and retire on a high note, the Yankees will have a decision to make in November.

First things first, our lefty has to rein in the presumptive MVP, who is still the best hitter in the AL even when he's aching.  The Twins are a great team, ranking 4th in the league in runs differential and runs scored.  Andy will have to continue CC and AJ's dominance (12.2IP, 2 ER) for the Yankees to move on.

So now Pavano will face his old team, most of the whom were part of the crew that papered his locker back in 2006.  These were the guys that Mussina spoke for when he said Pavano had to prove he wanted to be there.  These are the guys who are going to be patient and grind Pavano down until he wishes he were back on the DL.

It's time to close the MetroDome.



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Hey what the hell happened in the Red Sox-Angels game?

i had a baseball game i had too go to, so i missed it. I know the final score though.

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Papelbon blew the save

Couldn’t have happened to a better guy.

by ACPhoenix on Oct 11, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really!?!

hahahahahahahahaha. thats F@#$ing awsome. papelbon finally allowes a run after somehow stranding the basesloaded sooo many times. thats great.

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy Wagner

put 2 on in the 8th and Torii Hunter singled off Papelbon to make it 5-4. Then there was an “insurance” run to make it 6-4.

Then Papelcrap gave up 3 runs to make it 7-6.

It was glorious.

Still kinda pissed I couldn’t get it all so far with the Cow-Pies winning in OT tho….I guess a Yank sweep will have to suffice :)

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Close the Dome!!!

Hell yes!! Time to man up and bury this joke Pavano.. How sweet it will be! :D

by Fluke on Oct 11, 2009 5:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Got to quibble with one thing

Pavano definitely did not “lead” the Twins to the playoffs. Mauer led them to the playoffs. Pavano had a nice little year for himself, but definitely was not “THE MAN” for this team.

by mrljdavid on Oct 11, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

his 5.10 ERA is pretty indicative of dominance.

Facial LaFleur, total facial.

by Lord Duggan on Oct 11, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did pitch the game to force the one game playoff.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEAAAAA!!!!

Go Yankees!! SWEEEP!!!

by Yankz09 on Oct 11, 2009 6:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Anyone who has ATHF vol. 5?

Remember what they did with the broom and Carl?

I can’t find an image (probably thankfully…)…but that’s what needs to be done.

TONIGHT!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

why no Gardner?

His speed might come in handy chasing down balls in the gap on this turf, and he might be able to slap a single on the turf. Is Melky’s slight power edge really worth sitting Gardner against a right-hander?

by long time listener on Oct 11, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I’ve been saying it all the while. Gardner’s speed is a weapon, he shouldn’t be limited to pinch running.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

A-Rod’s power is a weapon – you want him to get 4-5 PAs, not save him for one potentially big AB late in the game. Let Gardner have 3-4 chances to use his speed on offense, not just one chance, even if that one chance is a big spot. (Disclaimer: not comparing A-Rod and Gardner as players. I’m not saying, I’m just saying.)

by long time listener on Oct 11, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea..

this is why I want Gardy on the bench.

Melky’s relatively useless as a bench player. As a PR, he’s fast but not a SB threat.

Gardner you can sub for any slow guy out there and then in the late innings he can go in the outfield.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good thinking

Like we did with Posada. Shame it didn’t work out, but Damon got unlucky.

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It IS game time, right?

Because it’s five in the morning here and I really don’t know what I’d do to stay up for another hour :S Oh and I’ve got an exam in four hours too.

On a side note, how about them Broncos? :D

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How About them broncos!?

I thought they were a joke.. but last week shuting down the cowgirls and today going toe to toe with the pats.. they look pretty good.. same with ochocinco and co… HOW ABOUT THEM GIANTS!!?

by Yankz09 on Oct 11, 2009 7:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Was at the Giants game

It was a joke. The Raiders should be kicked out of the league.

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Denver has the ball!

1.37 left!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

next week should be a battle.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks – Better go check if it’s on, otherwise it’s off to find a decent stream.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I want them to end this today

so I don’t have to listen to them again until next year. I don’t think I can take this tomorrow too.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AND....

HEEEEERE We go.!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not that I mind what our lineup's done so far

but I would love some early runs. It’d be good for my poor heart. Really.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yea seriously

I mean, the comebacks are nice. But I’d like them to get a lead and keep it for a game. Why does winning always have to involve coming from behind? It’s nice to know they can do it, but they don’t need to come back EVERY game.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a good inning

this was not the 10+ runs I expected. If Pavano is going to throw a fastball right down the middle on the first pitch to every batter, then they should start swinging at the first pitch.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They will.
Did he even throw a dozen pitches?

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeaaaa!!

Go broncos!!

by Yankz09 on Oct 11, 2009 7:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

that's a good question

I have to believe Cuzzi isn’t involved. At least I want to believe that.

by long time listener on Oct 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

according to Gameday

Cuzzi is the 3rd base ump. I assume that means the whole crew is the same.

by long time listener on Oct 11, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

He’s there. Third base umpire today, too.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

I wish they showed the introductions on TV. I want to hear him announced and listen to the reception.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha

They didn’t like that strike 2 call

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Course not

Twins fans are looking for excuses. They’re pretty good at that.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SWISH!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

swish got wheels

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

^lol...

A to that P!

Inning ova!

Lets do this now.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

More OT today....

Can the Patriots NOT do what the Cow-Pies did?

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah :S

At least A-Rod swung on the first pitch.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a nice pitch

why couldn’t Pavano do this with the Yankees?

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he wasn't playing.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad luck, I guess

We need to give him an old-fashioned whupping and let it go.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now this Score is just sad...

Browns-6. Bills-3… That’s the entire score….Smh

by Yankz09 on Oct 11, 2009 7:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

I live in Buffalo and I was at that game...

Worst played professional game I’ve ever witnessed, in person or on tv.

For the record, not a Bills fan.

by Rumplestiltskin02 on Oct 11, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think the Bills, Browns or Raiders deserve the #1 pick.

They should have a 3 team free for all …yea..all three teams on the field at once..and see who scores more.

THat’s how the #1 should be determined this year.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

Pavano came to play…

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Its early

Dont believe the TBS guys, theyll tell you Frank Caliendo and George Lopez have great shows too.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have it on mute......

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you sound like the TBS people

“looks like Pavano brought his A game”

we’re talking about an average pitcher (when he isn’t hurt) that gave up 4 ER or more in his last 3 starts of the season.

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not even listening to these dorks...

I’m watching with my own eyes…

He’s got everyone off balance.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Pavano contiues like this..

He will be a member of the Red Sox next year. He has pitched well against the Yanks this year. I’m not worried though, the Yanks will get another gift call from the Umps, its the only way we win, y’know.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope the Pissants do pick him up again....

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my god

Pavano has struck out 3 of the first 5 batters he has faced!

COME ON YANKEES! WAKE UP!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pavano's

blowing his load early.

by Rusty23 on Oct 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

A hit would be nice. I’m calling one for Robbie.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's the BEMVP

so he’s got a good shot

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

UGH

What’s with the TBS announcers?! Fuck.

by Ooofa on Oct 11, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or they just don't like the Yankees

Like everyone else. In Game 1, all they could talk about were the Twins. Not, you know, the home team which had just won 16 more games than them.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GW kick for Dever is......

GOOD!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck a Brady...

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Brady Rule

Cant touch him, cant look at him, cant talk badly about him…

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah. No Brady rules here, just Joba Rules.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bwahahahaha

Good day in Boston, I see.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

time to take care of the Twinkles

and twist the knife in Boston’s hearts for the day.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AND THE BRONCOS WIN!!!!

Fuck the Redsox!!!
Fuck the Pats!

by Yankz09 on Oct 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Josh looks like a genius

Not a Mangenius, maybe a McGenius? Cutler looks like a fool.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's ballin right now...

6 up, 6 down.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So

Patriots lose
Red Sox lose and get eliminated
Giants win big time

Add a Yankees win in there and this is a great day in sports.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I forgot.....

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not to mention...

Redskins choke the lead away…

The frickin Eagles and Pies won, tho the Pies made it interesting.

Only things left is the Yanks to win…and of course the Phillies to lose.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pettitte looks every bit as good as Pavano

Only 21 pitches so far. Now let’s freaking score some runs off Patient Zero.

by long time listener on Oct 11, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pavano looks like an idiot on the mound

the way he squints in at the plate with his mouth open. Is he drooling?

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know

if he keeps it up, he’ll go on the 60 day DL with a sore upper lip.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

First Strikes

He is getting them … makes it tougher on the Yanks because they are a patient team.

by NY on Oct 11, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's ball one

Come on Melky!

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

lol

swish

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 7:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Haha

Now walk. Or hit!

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

The Count forgot to COUNT!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TBS idiots

“Nick, in the big leagues it takes four.”

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh c'mon

it was funny. Believe it or not they aren’t all against the Yanks.

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I laughed at that.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we could call Kevin Youkilis

and pay him to come and charge the mound. He’s not busy anymore. Although Pavano may beat him up, so that may not work.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Punto made a great play just to get there.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats a hit

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 7:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

The Best Thing About 3 Out Of 4 Potential Sweeps

It might deter TBS from straying in the baseball business, they are terrible. Versus could do a better job.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Amen!

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really? Maybe it’s just because I’m used to Fox and ESPN’s brands of suck, but I feel like the announcing teams for all the division series have been flat.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate TBS too

not as much as I hate ESPN though. They are awful. FOX is pretty bad too, but I think I’d prefer them to this.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some of the TBS Broadcasters Are Quite Good

But they are teamed with the wrong people, or working the wrong games.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Darling is the Mets analyst...

nuff said.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Darling Is actually pretty good

they shouldve teamed him with Orsillo. We hate the teams they broadcast but they are good.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't stand Darling....

tho Orsillo even tho I’ve watched all year in NE, is actually a very good play-by-play guy.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the Sox have the best broadcast team

They are totaly unbiased. The opposite of the other Sox. The Angels team is god awful too.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they really are (when they actually focus on the game...)

Eckersly I hated at first, but he’s actually hilarious.

Jerry Remy is good too.

They are all homers, but don’t go out of their way to prove it.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

which ones?

I like David Wells, although I’m biassed because I love what he did for us in the postseason. But he never does games.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TBS and Chip Caray Stink

The other night he was recalling all the great postseason moments Orlando Cabrera had while playing for the Yanks. He cant even read a promo. He’s telling everyone to watch George Lopez new show on the weekends, when it airs weeknights. I can list so much more too.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm tired of the annoying commecials

of horrible TV shows and wack ass George Lopez. They are NOT FUNNY!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All the Money TBS Spent On the MLB Playoffs

And the big shows the last two years are Frank Caliendo and George Lopez? They couldve come up with something better, maybe a test pattern.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he bounced either of those a little higher he would a hit.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pettitte is really moving the ball well.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shhh… not for a while I hope.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is clearly not the point of this game.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank God

Michael Kay isn’t calling this game

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+500000000000000

and thank god Jerry Hairston Jr. isn’t playing third base.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Andy deals

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play Jete.
Time for some offense.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great job Andy

good part of the order coming up. Lets get some RUNS!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now they talk about him....

“Andy pitches in his first game on Astroturf…in the playoffs”.

Like it matters what surface he’s playing on…and the fact he’s played on it 10,000 times before…

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that's a good thing right?

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am sooo groggy from last game still...

Or maybe from getting up at 4am to head over the watch the Chicago marathon…

Nice to see the G-men kicked ass, Papelbon blew the series, and now I wake up from my nap in time to watch the Yankees!

Life is good, and the beer is cold. :-)

by waw on Oct 11, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he is

I’m sure of it. And he’s wondering why he couldn’t have done better so he could have been there too.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

?

I Wonder If Cody Ransom Is Watching playing.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK!!!

can we stop making Pavano look good…..

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damon's stat line

Just said “NLDS: 1 for 9”

I wonder which team Damon is playing for in the NLDS?

Good job TBS. >_>

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i also remember in game 2

when they were showing the pitching lines, they showed Burnett as the Minnesota starter and Blackburn as the Yankee starter. Idiots

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now Youve Gone Too Far

Nothing Is worse than Buck/McCarver, well maybe Morgan/Miller. I find TBS funny. Its like Comedy and a ballgame.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can mute it and listen to Sterling and Susan Waldman

although Susan for a long period of time may suck.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Yankee organization likes her

because she got George and Yogi back together, which I have to admit was impressive, and needed. But shes and awful broadcaster.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Face Made For Radio

And A Voice Made To Torture Animals

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saw that too.

I don’t really dislike TBS for their announcers, but they always just seem kind of unprofessional to me. And that’s a good example.

by Rumplestiltskin02 on Oct 11, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another example

Last night there was a man on 3rd (forget which inning or team) and according to the little diamond in the top right corner there was a man on first. I had just started watching the game, so when there was a hit and the guy scored, I was like, wtf? Then I realized that TBS sucked.

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Pavano is on PEDs tonight

Its not like the Twins would have to forfeit the game when it is finally found out. This guys velocity hasnt been like this in 5 years.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And why not?

I don’t think they test…so its probably a juicing free-for all before the game.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow....

6K’s…

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

come on ump. That was high

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Stupid ump

been calling them high all day.

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What an awful call!

That missed by quite a bit

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 8:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

A-rod?

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hit hard

but right at Punto

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fisted?

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"fisted up the middle" .....

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are our innings over so much quicker?

Is it just my imagination? I mean, Andy got three straight outs too.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Andy throw's more pitches and more slop...

Pavano’s been right around the plate..

dunno the pitch counts tho…

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

random thought about umpires

Why do they have to rotate among the crew? Why not have the crew chief always be behind home plate? It seems like there would be less fluctuation in strike zones if there were fewer guys calling the strikes, and it was always the same guys. Just a thought.

by long time listener on Oct 11, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not quite the 10+ runs i was hoping for

theres still time though

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 8:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

true

remember against the Tigers earlier this year? Edwin Jackson shut us down, but then they went to the pen and we had a 10 run inning. And Jose Molina (somehow) hit a grand slam.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want Pavano to be devoured by wolves

There’s still hope. For both our wishes.

by long time listener on Oct 11, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't wish that on anybody

Plus, given Pavano’s medical history and the Mets’ bad luck with injuries, he’d probably wind up getting some kind of AIDS-cancer-swine flu mix that would wipe out the whole city.

by long time listener on Oct 11, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitch counts

May be surprising. Pavano’s just working quicker.

Pavano’s throw 54 pitches (35 strikes) in 4 innings

Andy’s thrown 34 pitches (23 strikes) in 3 innings

Even if Andy has a weak inning he’ll still be about even.

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I would have guessed the inverse.

Hopefully Andy can go through the 7th.

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Note the 1 inning difference

But Andy shouldn’t throw more than 20 this inning.

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's probably it.

Doesn’t look like Andy will have a weak inning though :)

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry :(

But Andy is bulletproof, I tell you. Bulletproof.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you thought what he said was bad

then Michael Kay would make you have a stroke

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I figure Pavano will end up with a no decision

He doesn’t end up factoring into the outcome, just like his four years in New York. You must admit, there is a certain symmetry.

by waw on Oct 11, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice play Robbie

and please, SHUT UP CHIP!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Andy deals.

Boom.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Could be the last game at the dome?

What does Chip mean could be? I think the correct term is WILL BE.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just wondering

did Paplebon say anything after he had his blown save? Did he do an interview?

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

i cant remember what he said though

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 8:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

I like that too.

he’s saying it won’t faze him? Well we’ll see won’t we. But like I said, not everyone is Mariano Rivera. He may not be able to.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t like this announcing team

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there's only 2 bad parts so far...the Eagles and the Pies winning.

The Yanks winning can cure it, and if the Phillies (and Jets…) lose, it would be even better~!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey

Dont root against my Jets, not everybody gets a cakewalk early schedule like the Giants.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cakewalk continues next week

against the Saints…

Oh wait..

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right

Pretty much no other team gets three straight road games, cake or no cake

by waw on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not true....

you still gotta take care of buisness.

The Giants in their history have made a habit of playing down to their opponent.

They’ve beat the hell out of everyone except the Cow-Pies.

I really don’t care who they’ve faced, the truth is other team’s haven’t looked so good against who they’ve beaten, while the Giatns were playing garbage minutes in the 4th or second half in 3 straight games.

That’s good.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That Browns Game They Lost On MNF

Guarantees they will never let a team like the Raiders beat them. While that loss sucked at the time, it was a big time lesson. I hate to say it, because I dont have a problem with the Giants, but they will lose next week.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright Andy!!1

lets get you some run support…with how he’s pitching, 2 should be good, (but 10 would be better)

by Edgware on Oct 11, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ANOTHER HIT!

good start. Lets make it into a good inning

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it too soon to pinch hit Brett Gardner?

by 3460kuri on Oct 11, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

too soon?

I’d never pinch hit with Gardner….

And it too early to pinch run. Matsui’s gonna get up at least 2 more times.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I meant pinch run

Gardner should start one of these games….

by 3460kuri on Oct 11, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A hit?

A leadoff hit? This is odd…

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha

Yes, I thought that was pretty diplomatic.

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."
- Sam Ewig

by yankeesNZ1 on Oct 11, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there are my curtains

I was wondering who stole them now I find out Craig Sager stole them and made them into his suit

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Really...?

Trap?

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nope.

nice catch.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap

he caught it. That was the right call.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just made this in Paint with a few quick edits

"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."

-Chili Davis

by nck228 on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops, meant to add the picture here

"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."

-Chili Davis

by nck228 on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double fail

"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."

-Chili Davis

by nck228 on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

triple.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shit

didn’t take long for our little rally to go away

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thats how the Twinkies win, with crap plays

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shut up stupid Twins fans

You have 6 guys on your playoff roster with on base percentages under .320….enjoy this last game.

by 3460kuri on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s a new one.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sigh....

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like a long day :(

I have an exam in two hours and I want to leave for uni knowing we’re winning, dammit.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hideki...

Running towards first base only makes the first baseman’s job easier.

by Rumplestiltskin02 on Oct 11, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

son of a bitch

argh! at least they hit the ball hard. damnit

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 8:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

softest hit ball that inning

was the one that actually was a hit.

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Cuddyer with a great play"

how was that a “great” play? I could have made it. Field the ball, tag the runner that can’t run, and step on first! Routine. Just something you don’t see usually.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE PLAY SWISH!

Thats heads up there!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SWISH with the BAILOUT OF ROBBY!!!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad baserunning by Cuddyer

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."
- Sam Ewig

by yankeesNZ1 on Oct 11, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno...

it was a line-drive that Robby almost caught.

Cuddyer was caught between a shit and a fart right there….

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

For the sentiment, if not the imagery…

by waw on Oct 11, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."
- Sam Ewig

by yankeesNZ1 on Oct 11, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

love the analogy.

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 8:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Great play by Swish

Making up for the crap play by Cano.

by PortlandYankee on Oct 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he would have caught that anyway

he’s amazing at those pop ups to the outfield. I was more worried about them colliding than the ball falling. We don’t need any injuries in the playoffs.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I swear

Cano makes so many plays in the outfield he wants to play out there.

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

End of inning

nice job Andy. Now please, PLEASE do something off of Pavano, or as Jeter calls him, “Pavy”

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All the ATHF fans...

I think we need to get out the hypno-rims out for old Carl…..

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This.

I just thought that a “Carl” on the mound and a Broom being the result we all want…we should get the rims out and order Carl to…..

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's hear it for Andy

Always good, sometimes great. Much rather have him out there than Burnett any day.

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Burnett's got great stuff

but nobody has the big game experience of Andy Pettitte.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

I was stunned when he left the first time. And felt sick afterwards. For a few years.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

with the way our staff was for those years

it’s amazing we found a way into the playoffs those years. I mean, ONE reliable starting pitcher (Mussina)? We could have used Pettitte. Instead of Brown, PAVANO, Johnson, Vasquez, Wright, and so on. Cashman was awful with adding pitchers for a while.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but Andy felt leaving "unwanted"

and I had to agree with him. We could have done a little more to keep him. I don’t know. I’m just glad he’s back.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd say our playoff rotation

is looking pretty stacked at this point.

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So Many Great Analysts Said The Yanks Shouldnt Bring Him Back For This Season

And there were some fans too. Based on the fact he pitched hurt last year and didnt do well the second half. If Beckett or Lester struggled while pitching hurt, they would be called inspirational, Pettitte was called over the hill.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."

-Chili Davis

by nck228 on Oct 11, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go

Finally…

"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."

-Chili Davis

by nck228 on Oct 11, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess it was a little late...

but I can’t see that getting old any time soon.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He shouldn't even be in the conversation

Mo is greatest closer of all time, this D-bag is like the 5th best in the MLB today.

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Try telling that to a Red Sox fan

"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."

-Chili Davis

by nck228 on Oct 11, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok Jeet.

I do believe that this sort of thing is you.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bingo.

The balm for all our nerves.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a joke

we’re being shut out by CARL PAVANO! He’s not THAT good! Third time through the order now. RUNS!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

welcome to Yankee playoff baseball circa 2002.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once Again The Yankees Scouting Of Pavano Is Terrible

Who is this guy pitching and where is the Real Carl Pavano?

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They just showed Jeter's spray chart

but it only totaled like 185 hits. Where are the rest of them?

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TBS could only pay for the hit chart until August 1

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand

the Jeter booing. A-rod, maybe. Just not the kind of guy you boo.

by Rusty23 on Oct 11, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No

when he comes to the plate they boo. Listen for it next time.

by Rusty23 on Oct 11, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OOOOO....

LOLL!!!

Could that be another one that was blown? in the Yanks favor!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nope.

hit the line.

Good call Chuck (for once…)

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Ha. No doubt about it.

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."
- Sam Ewig

by yankeesNZ1 on Oct 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

I could imagine….

But Phil would have gotten this one right.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was the RIGHT call!

no crying right now Twins fans!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JEET!

Fuck you Minnesota….booing Derek Jeter. Are you kidding me??!

Go choke on your HR Hankies…..

by Ooofa on Oct 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

exactly…noone wants to see Minnesota in the Series,,,boring

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damon is killing us.....

YOU GOTTA SWING AT THAT

by Ooofa on Oct 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit.

8 Fucking K’s.

Are we serious with this?

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lmao

my 2nd favorite commercial, after “moon rock”

by YankeesRock on Oct 11, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I could go for a "Black Taco" right now...

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is this guy pitching?

I KNOW that isn’t the same guy that “played” for us.

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope they figure out that he is throwing most of his pitches over he …they are making him look awful good by not swinging..I don’t know what they are waiting for!!!!!!!!!!

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just wanna add

That I hate Pavano… that is all.

by Yankz09 on Oct 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

SHIT!

I’m hating Carl Pavano more with EVERY PITCH!

Damon, could you please, swing the bat? 3 strikeouts in 3 at bats in a close postseason game is not what we expect from you. You’re not Cody Ransom. Come on!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's the deal

Next offensive half inning I’m starting a new game thread. This one obviously is not working right (cause we’re not scoring).

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Ok

I don’t care about 10 runs anymore. Just win this game! Don’t waste this effort by Andy, or give the Twins a chance to get back in the series. Come ON!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 11, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the Yankees must be truly amazed by Pavano’s pitches because they just stare at them as they cross the plate

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think they are just waiting for him to get injured

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

probably because they've never seen him pitch before

i mean, this guy is new to the league right? haven’t seen him anywhere the last 4 years

by Brian5517209 on Oct 11, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he has OWNED the Yanks this year...

this really is nothing new for this season.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

As Much As You Guys Hate Pavano..

This is the guy we thought we were getting. Injuries happen. I also dont think Mussina helped the situation either. No I dont love him either but I dont hate him as much as guys like Wright, Brown or Randy Johnson.

by YankeesJets on Oct 11, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't even thing Sunday night football even started yet....

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF is this ump doing

right down the fucken middle

by lololol on Oct 11, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Andy

quit nibbling, you did good so far throwing strikes

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why was that not called strike 2?

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Andy

"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."

-Chili Davis

by nck228 on Oct 11, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not good Andy

This might be the ball game here. I say “might” because, with our history against the Twins’ pen, we’re never out of it.

by long time listener on Oct 11, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't be Chip Caray

and act like a 1-0 lead is insurmountable.

by waw on Oct 11, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."

-Chili Davis

by nck228 on Oct 11, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit.

Chip Caray sounds might happy at it too……

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what!

lol. ummmmm. bad image.

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 8:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid fucking Twins fans….they score one run and cheer like they’ve just won the World Series…..

by 3460kuri on Oct 11, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is as close as they're likely to get

so, you know, you could understand it

by waw on Oct 11, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TOLD YOU

Thats what you get for walking people….let them hang around for a bit, walk some people…..not like we haven’t seen this before

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thing iss...

he really didn’t walk anyone….

horrible missed strike call on 2-1 count.

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true, the umps have been consistent this series..consistently bad…unless their little K zone is way off

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Need I say ...

There were 2 outs?

by NY on Oct 11, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have no idea what you could be referring to…

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The strike called a ball?

Dunno about that. It still would have been 2-2, not like we lost an out.

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Twins fans can't bitch about that bad foul call

we have no right to complain about one missed strike call that didn’t walk anyone and wouldn’t have been strike 3 any

by GMan83201 on Oct 11, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

By one run.

hey Chip…

Andy hasn’t lost to the Twins since the Ice age…and you’re saying he might lose now…cuz he’s down one run?

ONE FUCKING RUN? Are you kidding me guy?

WE GOT THIS!

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

I love how they always find the strike zone after they give up a run or 2

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

are you watching this?

Andy threw 3 pitches around Cuddyer’s eyeballs.

He swung at em….I doubt he “found the strike zone”…..

..."I predict...the Giants are #1"...

...."That's not a prediction meatman, that's a FACT OF LIFE"!.

---Carl

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 11, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That strategy was better

than the one where he threw strikes, based on results

by waw on Oct 11, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice comeback, Andy

One run is not insurmountable. Let’s freaking get to Pavano, please?

by long time listener on Oct 11, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright.. its 1 run

Now let’s get some runs!!!

by Yankz09 on Oct 11, 2009 8:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

It was the first run of the game.
Bring it to the new game thread!

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright, offense time

New thread is up.
Come on over.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure pavano just hurt himself just now

he was sitting on the bench too long….we should be good for about 10 runs this inning!

by Ragnar808 on Oct 11, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES AROD

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 9:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Can we all agree that the monkey is off of his back now?

by 3460kuri on Oct 11, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the Yankees are dead set on trying to hit those pitches that Pavano rolls to the plate

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Oct 11, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

More cheering

I don’t what this crowd is cheering over…the Twin’s offense is as impotent as an old man’s ballsack

by 3460kuri on Oct 11, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HIP HIP

JORGE!!!!

"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 11, 2009 9:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

I called it. I promise!

Then again, I probably call a HR everytime he’s up. Oh, Clutch-Rod, how I love you.

by pkyankeefan on Oct 11, 2009 9:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys, there’s a new game thread up.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 11, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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