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World Series Game 3: Halloween Baseball

New York Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies, Oct 31, 2009 7:57 PM EDT


Two underrated lefties take the hill today.

For the Yankees, Andy Pettitte, the perpetual near retiree.  After signing AJ and CC, the Yankees were seriously contemplating Life After Andy.  Thankfully, Andy swallowed some of his pride, took a massive pay cut from the $16M he made in 2008, then made good on his incentive laden deal.

Like Pedro on Thursday, Andy's success comes with guts, guile and changing speed to keep hitters off balance.

For the Phillies, Cole Hamels has been the poster child for the overuse of a young pitcher.  He threw a total of 262 innings in 2008, and came back to Spring Training 2009 with a sore arm and completed the season with a painfully high ERA (4.32).  His H/9 jumped from 7.6 to 9.6.  On the other hand, his BB/9 dropped from 2.1 to 2.9, his HR/9 and K/9 are identical to last season.  Meanwhile, his BABIP has soared from .270 to .325.

That's another very good pitcher on the mound for the Phillies tonight, here's to his bad luck continuing through the postseason.

Pitching has dominated the first 2 games, with the superstar sluggers Arod and Ryan Howard going 0/8, 0BB, 6K and 2/9, 0BB, 6K respectively.  Andy will have to hold down one of the best offenses in the game, while the Yanks need to get something going early and into the Phillies' bullpen.



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Pettitte's career postseason resume

HUGE game for Pettitte. Check out this graphic of Andy’s postseason track record vs. that of Hamels.

http://visualbaseball.wordpress.com

by minister of truth on Oct 31, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions  

GO YANKEES!

It’s up to you Andy, you can put us in the drivers seat!

by Edgware on Oct 31, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Rain, rain go away...

Can I just say, I really hope the Yanks eviscerate Hamels.

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Me too

id rather not use Mo today either. He’s been overworked and used a LOT in the postseason. So, Yankees, please SCORE!!!!!!!!!!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

wishing the same thing

No Mo and a Yankees victory would be the best Halloween gift ever!

by long time listener on Oct 31, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d love to blow them out and have the young arms come out of the pen just so they can get some work in low leverage situations and hopefully build their confidence back up

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

let us pause for payer

as i walk throught the valley of the shadow of death(philly) i will fear no evil(phillies fans)- for thou art with me oh god(cervelli)………………. alright we need to win the next two so i can walk into work on monday and not have to listen to these jack off phillies fans

by swanny4eva on Oct 31, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's hope the only scary thing that happens...

is a pie to the face.

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

they don't do that on the road

although if Pettitte throws a perfect game then he may get one from Burnett

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well then we should start it tonight

lol

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

the pre-game ended at 7

So that they could show frigging “basketball.” It’s a crazy world.

by long time listener on Oct 31, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good vibes. We’ve got a good track record on Halloween.

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

The Pregame on MLB Network just ended. And now, we’re stuck with FOX…

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Yea i dunno....

I can’t watch these FOX clowns until game time

by Gangsta Yanksta on Oct 31, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

SHIT

rain delay….

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

nm...

no rain at all..

Fox sucks.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m about to watch Batman Returns until the game is on.

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

im watching night of the living dead on amc till the game. KILL THAT ZOMBIE! KILL IT! YEAH, GET THAT ZOMBIE!

sorry, i get too exited watching horror movies.

" You F@#$ed Up, You Trusted Us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 31, 2009 7:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

lol

I’m watching Lord of the Rings. I love those movies.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha Shaun of the Dead was on earlier on Comedy Central. Edward Scissorhands was also on this afternoon

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know, he's brilliant isn't he?

and how is it a rain delay when the game shouldn’t be started yet, regardless of the rain?

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bud Selig isn’t fit to be Commissioner of a room full of dogs whose only job is to sniff each other’s asses. He will go down as the worst commissioner in the history of MLB.

by long time listener on Oct 31, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

he’s as much to blame for the steroid era as Jose Canceco is.

Although, the Wild Card was a smart idea. Only good thing he’s come up with I think.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

I was anti-WC at first, but it has worked out for the best.

by long time listener on Oct 31, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I remember

wish I could have gone. The only World Series game I ever went to was pretty sad (stupid Cliff Lee). My dad couldn’t get tickets though.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I turn on Fox....

apparently….they expect Ryan Howard to hit HR…cuz that’s what he does.

Yet A-Rod, “if he gets another 0-fer game…is he gonna start pressing”…

**turns off Fox/

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

howard hit a HR

against Pettitte, a lefty? Didn’t he hit like 1 HR against lefties at home ALL YEAR?

Idiots. Im’ still watching it though, because I love watching Ozzie Guillen. He’s my favorite non-Yankees manager.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love to watch him, wouldn’t want to have him.

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

by jscape2000 on Oct 31, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Al Lieter predicted that Andy will hit a home run on MLB Network. I don’t know if he was being serious or not but that was funny

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate rain

you know whats funny? People have been killing the Yankees for not putting a retractable roof on their stadium. How come Citizens Bank Park doesn’t have a retractable roof? Nobody says anything about that.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Every new park should be required to have a retractable roof. No excuse for any other construction.

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

by jscape2000 on Oct 31, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

cost is the bigget factor, but location should matter more

minnesota, colorado, arizona, miami and any other you can think of that have extreme weather
hot, cold, rain, snow, should have roofs
ny and philly only need them sporadically. but with november games it would be used more

by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Oct 31, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey guys

I’m going (being dragged) to a Halloween party. I’ve got an overflow thread scheduled for 10:00, just in case I don’t make it back in time.

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

by jscape2000 on Oct 31, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Hello, Yankees fans

Once this rain delay ends, I’ll be rooting for the Yankees right along with you again.

by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Aw nuts, rain delay

Tis alright, Andy looks at the rain, gives it his icy stare, rain goes away. Then Cole Hamels runs away screaming when Andy hits a grand slam.

by Edgware on Oct 31, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe if we didn't drag out series' so much

we could all endure a rain delay/ppd game. Sheesh this is getting ridiculous. It will be Thanksgiving one day when the Series ends.

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Fox creates a new tradition:

Thanksgiving day 2015:
1: PM Football
4: PM Football (Lions)
(We Eat)
8: PM Game 1 of World Series

by charlievona on Oct 31, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

predictions for 2030 playoff schedule (if Bud Selig lives that long)

Season doesn’t start until May, because Bud is afraid of “snow”.

More days off than usual.

All-Star Game is played in August.

Playoffs begin in November, but he needs more days off for the players.

World Series begins on Christmas day!

lol ok that won’t happen. Bud Selig can’t POSSIBLY live that long and be commissioner!!!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Someone

tell me when the game starts. I’m watching a movie, but I don’t want to miss any of it. So someone tell me if they take the tarp off the field.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

no better time for a first post

then now!

Blueshirt Banter: Covering the New York Rangers the only NHL team with three home arenas.

by Joe Fortunato on Oct 31, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Hi

I’m a visitor myself (from Bless You Boys). I’m a Tigers fan who is rooting for the Yankees during this World Series. I hope you guys win tonight.

by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

who would have thought

I’m a (New York) Rangers fan rooting for the Yankees because I’m a Yankee’s fan

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by Joe Fortunato on Oct 31, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

rooting for us!!!!

awesome. most non-Yankees fans want to see the Yankees lose with all their hearts. Although since the Twins knocked out the Tigers, I suppose you’d like it that the Yankees swept the Twins!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I definitely felt happy when you guys swept the Twins.

And you’re right. Most of the folks at BYB are rooting for the Phillies. But I’ve never hated the Yankees. The guy who is my source of knowledge for all things baseball is a Yankees fan (loves Mickey Mantle especially).

by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

well thank you

not new to sbn but new here i suppose

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by Joe Fortunato on Oct 31, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rain delay....

even tho there’s no rain.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

how much longer could it be?

are they saying anything? Any sign of the tarp being removed?

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just started raining again :(

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

The MLB guy just said that they expect this front to move out within 20-25 minutes, and then it would be clear. So we’re talking at least 9 before 1st pitch.

by long time listener on Oct 31, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Outdoor studios seemed like a good idea

at the time….I mean, late October has good weather right?

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

How in holy hell does any of the White sox players understand Guillen??

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

he sounds like Fred Armisen in Anchorman

I keep waiting for him to ask Mark Grace to play jazz flute.

by long time listener on Oct 31, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

They get used to him

besides, I think half of his language when he’s managing the White Sox involves swearing, and thats easy to understand.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank God it’s not a weeknight.

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I 2nd that

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

OMFG they’re playing the cleveland show?! SHOOT ME NOW

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

clevland show! damnit!

" You F@#$ed Up, You Trusted Us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 31, 2009 8:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Hey Eric Karros says the Field could be a little slippery

when they play.

OMG thanks.

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

you never know

with dirt and water. Sometimes it turns to cement

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by Joe Fortunato on Oct 31, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess the Cleveland show doesn't get enough ratings

they need a captive rain delay audience. Thank God I have a DVR and am behind a little.

FF is your friend.

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

course it doesn't get enough ratings

the Cleveland Show is a joke. As are most of those stupid cartoons on FOX

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Family guy now...

yea, it’s pretty bad.

The seasons before it got canceled and a few after it came back? That was good stuff right there.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Family Guy basically was Stewie and Brian's show

after all, McFarlane voiced both of them.

It got too preachy with Brian tho. To the point of it being unwatchable.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seth MacFarlane: The biggest one trick pony on television.

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't forget about about

Robot Chicken

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by Joe Fortunato on Oct 31, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

godammit fox

no one wants to watch this rain delay coverage
put on the wanda sykes show!
thats something we can all enjoy…hehe

When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton

by shaqfor3 on Oct 31, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

This is actually a good day for a rain delay.

Couple a really good football games on right now.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

what the hell are you doing here?

get back to the banter!

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by Joe Fortunato on Oct 31, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've been on and off with the Blueshirts....

and the banter.

ITs Yankee season still.

I’ll be checking in tomorrow tho.

We’ll, they’re a big second fiddle tomorrow too, Giants are on…

I really hate the fact that whenever I get to see the Rangers on TV (and not ….by other means) that the Yanks or Giants have to be on at the same time (playing Boston means I get to watch…also on vs.)

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok well

when the Yankee season is over I better see you there every day!

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by Joe Fortunato on Oct 31, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

no doubt...

its been an interesting season for the Rangers already.

This better be IT for Gaborik…….

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah no worries

I got a few stories lined up about it. What did you think of my last one?

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by Joe Fortunato on Oct 31, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree.

Its no a biggie. Its not the groin, nor the hip (they’re connected you know…).

I have no problem with him missing a few games in October, or really at any point, as long as its just a precaution for not being out more time.

Tho I’m 100% dissapointed we can’t beat the frickin Islanders and Wild sans Gabby.

Should be able to beat up on the crap of the NHL (Wild aren;t THAT bad tho..)

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

we have some problems to work out for sure

it’s alright though. Good teams pull through these problems.

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by Joe Fortunato on Oct 31, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

right!

Texas and Oklahoma.. right?

by Yankz09 on Oct 31, 2009 8:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

OK state....

Oregon and USC is on for me tho.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

ABC's doing a good job of announcing it every 5 seconds...

its still in delay.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which is strange. If I’m them I don’t want people to remember they can flip away once baseball starts.

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

very true.

It seems they ‘get it’.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

we need to summon the ghost of samaki walker to stop the rain...

When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton

by shaqfor3 on Oct 31, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Remember, we do gain an extra hour of sleep tonight.

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

really?

stinking Cleveland show is still on my TV. I just switched back to FOX and it isn’t there. What channel are you on?

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

David Kull:
It looks like they’re going to remove the tarp now, everyone! Yee-haw!!!
Saturday October 31, 2009 8:49 David Kull
8:49

Twitter
jimcaple:
Ground crew coming out and pulling the tarp
Saturday October 31, 2009 8:49 jimcaple
8:49

Twitter
jcrasnick:
It’s still raining fairly hard, but they’re pulling the tarp off the field

David Kull:
And it’s still raining lightly. A big roar from the crowd as the ground crew pulls the tarp off the field.

by Scooby Snacks on Oct 31, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn...

I was gonna start drinking my rum and coke for game-time…

its getting all sorts of condensation around it now.

Oh well, maybe getting (more) sauced will make the rain go away?

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Yahtzee!!!!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

nicee

time for the phils to get crushed

When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton

by shaqfor3 on Oct 31, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW

I guess the RUM AND COKE WORKED!

Maybe I’ll have more and the Yanks will win! (my liver…not so much)

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

death?

nah…I wanna see 28+

I have an iron liver anyway (good genes I guess….)

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Take one for the team.

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I want Cole Hamels destroyed. Obliterated. Crushed.

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

THIS!

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

really?

i don’t have much a grudge against him. I wanted to destroy Pedro, but whatever it takes to win is good enough for me.

But destroying him would be nice!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have nothing against him either. I always want the Yanks to crush the opposing pitcher.

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton

by shaqfor3 on Oct 31, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s the cast of GLEE!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

hey another fox reject show!

When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton

by shaqfor3 on Oct 31, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

it’s actually pretty funny

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

just kidding

When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton

by shaqfor3 on Oct 31, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't know Nell Carter

was singing the anthem.

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Have to say

this Glee people were pretty good actually.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

put ur earplugs on

When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton

by shaqfor3 on Oct 31, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

we've avoided them for an hour

can’t avoid them forever. I want to see the Game. Although I still hold the hope that they have heart attacks up there in the booth

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, Joe Girardi likes to play psychological games…

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I know..

Andy Pettite has no idea what to do cuz Girardi’s managed to keep him and the rest of the rotation fresh.

Amazing the type of games Joe likes to play….

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

they’re saying it’s louder than Yankee Stadium already over at the Good Phight. Idiots. Yea, it’s not as loud at the Stadium as it used to be, but 50000 people still makes alot more noise than the Phillies crowd. More people=more noise.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

wow.

Lets see how it sounds when they’re all silent.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really wish everyone (media, opposing players/fans) would stop saying how quiet Yankee Stadium is. The construction is different so the acoustics are different.

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

compared to the old Stadium

it is quiet. Why? Because Yankee Stadium was shaking when it was at it’s loudest. 56000 people, better acoustics for noise. And the best fans in the World. However, to say that the New ballpark is quiet is ridiculous. I’ve been there enough this year. It can get VERY loud.

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s what I’m saying. Everyone needs to STFU

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

more towels?

There’s a special place in hell for the person who invented rally towels. And thunder sticks.

by long time listener on Oct 31, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

rumor has it that these rally towels...

are used for TP in hell.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Garth rally!

"He wasn't an astronaut! He was a comedian, and he was just using space travel as a metaphor for beating his wife!"

by Rumplestiltskin02 on Oct 31, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

RALLY TITTY!

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like her

I would gladly offer her a diet soda and some of my Tostitos if she would watch the game with me for a while.

by long time listener on Oct 31, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Game time

lets get off to an early lead right here!!!!!!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 31, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW

look at all Hamel’s grips.

Can we get Fox trax on his change up?

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

MR. NOVEMBER!!!!!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

It aint November yet...

so Jeter will have none of theis

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

There goes our extra hour tonight

spent on rain delay and the Cleveland show….doh

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967

by tarheel_highlander on Oct 31, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah

That’s fine with me as long as it goes both ways

"He wasn't an astronaut! He was a comedian, and he was just using space travel as a metaphor for beating his wife!"

by Rumplestiltskin02 on Oct 31, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

God I hate Joe West.

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I don;t like his 6th chin

the other 11 are Ok tho

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s such a creative chant

"He wasn't an astronaut! He was a comedian, and he was just using space travel as a metaphor for beating his wife!"

by Rumplestiltskin02 on Oct 31, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is there a stupider less creative chant in sports?

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, come on JOHNNY!!!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s go Teix!!!!

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by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s go Tex

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Teix!!!!!!!!!!

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by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

OK...

wide zone.

Lets see it for both sides.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 31, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

It freaking better be consistent

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by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

AN-DY PETT-ITTE CLAP,CLAP, CLAPCLAPCLAP

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

damn! phones out of juice. later all.

" You F@#$ed Up, You Trusted Us!"

by GTWYankee on Oct 31, 2009 9:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Another ball A-Rod probably should have had.

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

damn it arod! you have to catch that shit!!!!

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by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I suppose I can ask you guys

Pettitte IS this all-time leader in pickoffs, correct?

by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Correct

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought so

He wasn’t that far behind Kenny Rogers when the season started, so I figured he’d pass him this year.

by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 31, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Phillies ain’t running tonight.

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

AN-DY PETT-ITTE CLAP,CLAP, CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!!!!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 31, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Every move Rollins makes is back. There’s no secondary lead.

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by John B on Oct 31, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

not against Andy you dont

Blueshirt Banter: Covering the New York Rangers the only NHL team with three home arenas.

by Joe Fortunato on Oct 31, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

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