The best team in baseball
by Travis G on Oct 6, 2009 3:06 PM EDT
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PrintNo matter what happens in the playoffs, we can safely say the Yankees were the best team in baseball this season. As we all know, anything can happen in a best-of-X series, so a better way to determine the quality of a team is to use as big a sample size as possible. Over 162 games, the New York Yankees had the best record (103-59) in the game, and were six games better than the second best team (Anaheim).
The Yanks haven't won 103 games since 2002 and 100 since 2004. They had the best home record (57-24) and third best road record (46-35).
The Bombers were .500 or better against every AL team and had a losing record against just three teams (1-2 respectively vs. Philly, Washington and Florida).
They had the best run differential in the AL (+162) and were second in baseball (trailing the Dodgers' +169). The Yankees led the league in the following offensive categories: runs scored, on-base percentage, slugging average and OPS+.
As far the pitching goes, they led the AL in strikeouts and were third in WHIP.
The defense was fifth best in the AL, turning 69.7% of balls in play into outs.
And perhaps the most encouraging fact: the average age of a Yankee pitcher (29.3) was the youngest it's been since 1996.
Ladies and gents, your 2009 New York Yankees: the best team in the game.
Now to prove it in the playoffs...
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Agreed
they were the best team this season. But it means absolutely nothing if they don’t do it in the postseason. By the way, it’s now official that Molina will catch Burnett in the playoffs, at least for the first game A.J. pitches. I heard what Posada said on Mike francesa’s show, and Jorge did NOT sound very pleased.
Win in the playoffs. If they don’t do that, everything means nothing. This team dominated in the regular season just like the team that won 103 games in 2002 did. They underperformed. I hope this group doesn’t underperform too.
It's funny
As much as everyone is waiting with baited breath to see how A-Rod does this post season I think the most important guy is gonna be Swish. A-Rod already is gonna benefit the team even if he hits .250, by getting Tex better pitches. I want to see Swish be what he has been, take a shit load of 3-2 counts, drive balls deep. I think he is an important X-factor.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions
Helluva a game going on in Minnesota
I bought a subscription to mlb’s postseason.tv. What GARBAGE. But anyways, what a game!
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
No TBS?
Really good game.. I like how the Tigers choke up their divison lead.. and then choke up their lead in the game.. The Twins are HOTT right now…
by Yankz09 on Oct 6, 2009 7:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah
But I am in Cali so most of the playoff games start at like 2pm here and I am in the office. I will record the Yankees games at home but ain’t no way a Yankees post season game be on and I NOT watch it live. So I shelled out the 10 bucks.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
What a ball game..yea
Yeah I live in Mass. So I dished out about 140$ for the regular season package.. well worth it!
by Yankz09 on Oct 6, 2009 7:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Me too I have the directv package as well
Love recording my YES feed HD games. Unfortunatley I want to watch the post season games live and I am stuck with this HORRIBLE postseason.tv garbage.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm watching both TBS and MLB.tv right now
The camerawork on MLB.tv is terrible. Looks like someone with a handheld camcorder and who doesn’t know how to use zoom properly.
by Scooby Snacks on Oct 6, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Boom tie game.
Magglio?
WOw is this a hell of a game.
Extremely nice intro to postseason ball no?
What the f$%k is the internet?
If we're lucky this game will go extras.
It’s already less than 24 hours to first pitch tomorrow.
..
Wondering why polanco didn’t lay down a bunt.. with the go ahead run on 3rd no outs.??
by Yankz09 on Oct 6, 2009 8:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I really want the Twins to win now
Nathan tired himself a lot that inning.
Nah I want both teams to go at least 18 innings
by Scooby Snacks on Oct 6, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but I still want the Twins to win
They have a weaker rotation and their closer just put in a lot of work.
No man on 3rd and 1st no out for the Tigers
Nathan gets a K, then a lineout to SS and a rocket to first to get the double play by a mm.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Are u watching in NexDef or Standard?
The time delay is significantly less (5 seconds) in Standard definition.
by Scooby Snacks on Oct 6, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m still confused as to why.. leyland didn’t have polonco bunt…
by Yankz09 on Oct 6, 2009 8:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Maybe I want the Tigers after all
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
Oh come on
we already knew Nathan was the second best closer in the game. The trick is to not let them use him.
oh damn
and we all know the twinkies bullpen is crap
but who will score the runs first
the tigers bullpen aint much better
C'mon, double play
I want the Twins to win, but not yet.
What a fantastic game
But I am not that worried about the Twins as a Yankee fan. Too much smallball, can’t take advantage of the short porch, no starting pitching.
Pretty bunt
He should teach our guys how to do that.
Indefinitely?
I think it’s pretty definite.
On Baseball Today, Pascarelli called a 5-4 game w. a Mauer walkoff
It’s looking pretty likely.
Oh, and Mauer clearly = MVP at this point.
Agreed on the MVP
Jeter and Tex have been great, but Mauer has carried his team down the stretch.
AMAZING PLAY!!!!
Hope all these great plays by both teams mean they are getting it out of their systems.
MAN...IBB for Mauer
Pacarelli is a Fraud!
YEAH!
Extras! Keep playing till the early morning!
Sweet
Extras…. that’s right… tire yourselves out my friends.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
Either way, this is working in the Yanks advantage
But I’m much more worried about the Tigers.
When will we see Pavano in relief?
You know he’s a gamer.
Damn.
Hope the Twins score 1 in the next inning.
inge...
Great defensive play.. and now the go ahead RBI
by Yankz09 on Oct 6, 2009 8:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Well
We can either shell Pavano or avenge our last post season series loss to the Tigers, its a wash for me.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
Somebody had to win this game
I’m not particularly afraid of either team. Just cautious.
We should start Burnett or Pettite tomorrow
Against a tired opposition. Save CC for a rested opposition.
Absolutely not
Start CC and give us the best chance to win that first game.
Tigers still have Rodney going too
tire out their closer! This game couldn’t go much better for us.
Triple!
You’ve got to be kidding me! This game is just nuts!
Chokefest!
Go twins!! Tie it up keep this game going!
by Yankz09 on Oct 6, 2009 8:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Whoa...
triple for Cuddyer? Or whatever the hell it was..he’s on third.
Damn this is good stuff.
,,
What the f$%k is the internet?
AL Central is ALWAYS entertaining
It’s like watching a three way bum-fight.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
Do you try and steal 2nd and if they throw swipe home?
Or do you risk the double play?
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
This is why they get paid to make the choices
and I sit on my couch.
youve got to be kidding me?! lol
The tiger don’t deserve that divison titie
by Yankz09 on Oct 6, 2009 8:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Are you fucking kidding me!
This game refuses to die!
Wow!!!
Keep it going baby .. why not go 15 innings?!
by Yankz09 on Oct 6, 2009 9:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The guy in that ED commercial is Schizophrenic
He’s talking to himself in the mirror. He needs Thorazine, not Viagra.
gotta bring cheerleaders I guess...
tho I prefer the female variety…but to each his own….
What the f$%k is the internet?
Does this kid owe you money?
You have been riding him all season.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I was riding Cervelli.
Crap, was that out loud?
Mauer coming up
Is it wrong that I have a man-crush on him?
Okay, I can be satisfied with any result of this game.
It’s gone on long enough for them to be gassed tomorrow.
I sense Mauer Walk off Hr coming up
tho i would love it to go like iunno 20 more innings of epicness?
Unless there is a man on first
They should walk him.
ROFLCOPTERZ @ this game
who’da thunk it would be this exciting?
I couldn't be happier
Lengthy game, both teams burning up their bullpens and both closers throwing a lot of pitches. I don’t care who wins…we will have a serious advantage tomorrow.
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And this isn’t a game thread and the Yankees aren’t playing. I love it!
If you count this as a playoff
Carlos Gomez has been in more playoff games than Johan Santana since the trade.
If the Twins lose
Does Tex get the MVP by default?
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
No
Twins don’t get anywhere close to this without Mauer.
Do the Yankees
Get the best record in baseball without Tex?
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
18 Hours until the winner plays the Yankees
I hope whoever wins tonite doesnt do it before the 18th inning
I want them to use every pitcher in their pen
including starters
Between the two teams
They have burned through 13 pitchers. Sweet.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
Hmmm...
Interesting. Sac fly possiblity and no possible double play.
I don't particularly care
I’m more than satisfied with the results of this game. Burn out the bullpens, tire out the regulars…we’re sitting pretty either way. Have a great shot at the all-important Game 1 win.
Stupid rule. Encourages you to wear baggy uniforms.
by PortlandYankee on Oct 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
While you spoon with Cervelli?
Like his own personal furry?
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Never said I'd spoon
Just said I’d ride him.
man, they are playing their asses off. play after play, they are working
Thank God for making us Yankees.
It's what I like to see
for so many reasons.
They will have no more juice after blowing their wad tonight
Yes I know that sounds sexual. I stand by it.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Unbelievable
I have run out of words for this game.
Holy Shit
Ok well later fellas I gotta go pick up my son from daycare. <—-West Coast
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 6, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
incredible, as in incredibly dumb?
yeah.
none of em deserve a division title, IMO.
Hoo-boy. Ball 4.
But I don’t know how you take at that if it looks close.
But not their closer
and he’s kinda important.
Single may win it
but given this game I bet that it’s a play at the plate
Tigers...
You have to have a big choke every season right?
by Yankz09 on Oct 6, 2009 9:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Metrodome refuses to die
It will see at least one more game.
Detriot Collapses..well it's not liek we didn;t see this coming from the city
Economics must be a a good baseball predictor…
Wow.
Crazy game. I thought facing the Tigers was a better option since the Twins are on a roll. Anywhoo, should be fun watching the Yanks and Twins tomorrow.
Dunno if they've decided
It won’t be anyone as good as CC though, and their bullpen is pretty taxed.
I hope this isn't one of those games
where the Yankee hitters go to sleep against an unknown pitcher they’ve never faced brfore.
do you think the twins will be riding momentum and adrenaline tomorrow or will they be too tired and fall flat on their faces?
Thank God for making us Yankees.
honest question
was happy to see Arod get 30/100 again.
Was looking at some stats…why is it that Jeter is said to be ‘clutch’ and Arod not when Arod has a higher OPS in the playoffs than Jeter, he is better in every ‘clutch’ stat and he is far better than Jete in high leverage situations?
usa
Because Jeter has some walkoff and key hits
in the World Series. ARod, fair or not, has no such credentials and won’t be considered clutch until he does so.
yea but people also forget the rally killing DPs jeter hit into as well
its just cuz arod is arod and jeet is jeet.
its just how it is, no matter how unfair.
this short series is kinda an advantage for twins tho
as in, after game 1, cuz then they get rest.
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