ALDS Game 1: Yanks at full strength and look to score on the Power Play
by CrazyYankeeChick on Oct 7, 2009 5:15 PM EDT
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My hands have been shaking all day. And probably will continue to do so for the remainder of the postseason. I've been reduced to little more than a teething infant.
And it's only Game 1.
Tonight, the Yankees pit their best and widest CC Sabathia (18-8, 3.37) against the Twins 3rd best, 3rd blandest Brian Duensing (5-2, 3.64), whose history against New York is less than terrifying (2.2 innings of relief, 13.50 ERA, 53 pitches.) As unintimidating as these numbers are, the intimidating levels of the number 5 eclipse this. As in, 5-game series. I hate the ALDS.
DON'T BE OVEREAGER. Not that I'm one to talk, but let's stay level-headed [read: sit on pitches, wear him out, tee off].
This series is going to be decided by how well Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, and our 1-2-3 starters fare. Simple as that. Call it momentum or energy or fire, but as invigorating as their 12-inning walk-off win may have been for the Twins last night, the Yankees are pushing a power play on them. This is the absolute most prime opportunity to capitalize on their full-rest and the Twins unquestionably worn off staff.
I'm going to go quietly sip gin in the corner of my office now. One fluid ounce for every time I have to read "$161 million" attached to CC's name.
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CYC
so i’m not the only one’s whos hands are shaking
by justinxyankeesfan on Oct 7, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions
me too. or its just really cold in my house. i can't tell
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 5:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think mine is
is exitement and anticipation because i’m pretty confident
by justinxyankeesfan on Oct 7, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
man i couldn't wait for this game. well i guess i still have to wait. go yankees!!!
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 5:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I have finished everything I needed to do today.....
I am also beginning to get VERY nervous…..Oh man!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOO YANKEE"S
Rick
Goooooooooooo MSU BOBCATs
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
I can't believe I have to go out tonight.
I hate my wife.
Never acquired a taste for gin
can only get it down mixed with tomato juice. Now tekillya is a different story.
Well...
I got 2 beers lined up for the game.
Hopefully that’s it. Cuz if I down the whole 6-Pack, it means we were in trouble today….
What the f$%k is the internet?
his jacket makes him look like a 70s game show host
I keep waiting for him to tell someone to spin that wheel.
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Somebody look under the bridge
troll’s missing.
lets go cc
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yes one more cc
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
there you go
wasn’t going to throw a no-hitter anyway.
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
thats what im talkin bout cc!!!
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
alright that a way too start it off jeet.
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
let me guess
the tbs announcers are talking about how alex isnt good in the playoffs
good guess
There’s a graphic, too, with his stats.
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
You got it..
They had a little box on the screen with his post season stats… assholes
by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 6:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
assholes
he just had a divorce recently you want to talk about that too.
argghh damnit
ok get em next time
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Pssh
A-Rod is so overrated. Can’t get a hit every time there is a RISP. What a loser.
thought that was it too. soo close.
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
alright cc
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It's been 1.2 innings
Not to be a naysayer, but I’m not ready to call this a redeeming performance.
every single game he's been horrible...
he’s had about 3 or 4 walks already.
I’m looking at August and September CC right now. Aside from anything unexpected, he’s on his game.
What the f$%k is the internet?
Agreed he looks sharp
I just want him to keep it up before I call it a good outing. But you’re right, C.C. doesn’t tend to collapse…he’s either on or he’s not.
oh hes still here
just not talking due to the fact that his foot is lodged in his throat
Nice play A-Rod
I’d like to see a 1-2-3 at some point though.
atta boy cc
hes the original pillsbury throwboy
More like 364
Because we didn’t get it last year.
Nice to see Giuliani posing like a fan
When he only goes to Yankee games when they play the Red Sox or it’s the Playoffs!
rip nicky a!
Duensing was an Olympian?
Was it in baseball or something else?
Don't diss swimming
Those guys are insane athletes.
Yeah
He’s an insane athlete. He’s body fat %, his stamina, and his recovery ability is off the charts.
Sager is a douch
I don’t know how he remains gainfully employed in this field.
It's an inside joke
because Robbie Cano seemed to only hit when there wasn’t anyone on base hence the risp mvp joke
it looked like a strike to me
i think Cano was thrown off because Mauer was lined up way outside.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
damn
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I hope this is just our guys
getting a feel of Duensing. I want to get to that bullpen ASAP.
ah back from the store with the snacks...
Cc sit em dowwwn
by NYYWinsRings26 on Oct 7, 2009 6:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I can never keep straight
when the K is supposed to be backwards
by waw on Oct 7, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
cmon blue
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thanks for that hit Mr. Umpire
jerkoff
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Oct 7, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions
If they score a run this inning
can we charge it to the ump?
HELL YEAH
Suck on that ump
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Oct 7, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions
that makes up for it
atta boy A-Rod.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions
no your mistaken
arod sucks in the playoffs
damn cano you are good at turning dp's
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
wow, tight zone tonight apparently
that was a little more off than the last one, but still close.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
the first was clearly a strikeout
This was, according to the pitch-tracker, a little outside.
anyone hate Cabrera as much as i do?
he falls somewhere between Trot Nixon and Chuck Finley on my all-time hate list.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions
my god ump are you kidding? sure it was off the plate a little bit but cmon it was certainly good enough. you owe us blue!
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 7:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sure would be nice if there were fewer hits
Just get an out and escape another jam.
ugh i hate these 2 outs bullshit
by NYYWinsRings26 on Oct 7, 2009 7:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
catch the ball come on!
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 7:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
no reason to panic
Twins are obviously going to need more than 2 runs with Duensing and a gassed bullpen.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions
64 pitches so far? Oh man
I know he can pitch a lot… but not at this rate…
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Oct 7, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions
I was already pissed at him
And he’s really got a history of doing this crap this season
by waw on Oct 7, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
alright runs now!
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 7:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
What was that thing Casey Stengel said
about being one of those guys who drives in two runs and gives up four in the field?
Fuckin Jorge.....
Tho, unlike Molina, you can make up for it.
Do it.
Now.
What the f$%k is the internet?
Have to admit
C.C. doesn’t look his very sharpest.
Too bad there are three in an inning.
6 hits already.
I aint defending Posada for that...
although I’ll never defend Molina playing more than once every 5 days. I don’t care if Posada cost a run.
He can get it back. Molina will cost more runs at the plate than he won’t let up catching.
What the f$%k is the internet?
i would of sat him for the rest of the season..
he will make other mistakes i guarantee…
Id rather have no one playing at all behind the plate
…just use the umpire for target practice..than do that.
Dumb.
What the f$%k is the internet?
On other topic...
I already hate these announcers. Serious enmity going on here. Is it me, or do they just love the Twinkies? Whatever.
This is Brian FUCKING Duensing!
Get some damn hits!
i love when Chip Caray
calls fly outs base hits.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
he doesn't even know who is playing where,,,,
quick let me check the roster……..
F’king home game should be on YES
by Gangsta Yanksta on Oct 7, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
DID MAUER JUST MISS A BALL?
WAIT ONLY JORGE CAN SUCK?
Happens to em all.
What the f$%k is the internet?
If it went in the dugout
shouldn’t Melky get 2 bases?
no
only get 2 bases if it’s thrown from the rubber and goes into the stand/dugout (I think).
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
JETER!!!!!!!!!
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN!!!!!
FUCK YEHA
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Oct 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions
JETER I FUCKING LOVE YOU!!!
That’s why HE is captian clutch!!
by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
let's hope it rattles this guy
Get a couple more guys on and let A-Rod break his post-season slump.
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions
i know im late but thats our captain boys!
Stupid reply button…nice hit damon..bak in it
by NYYWinsRings26 on Oct 7, 2009 7:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thanks Twins defense..
that hell was that?
Alex, you know what to do…
What the f$%k is the internet?
A-Rod's hits will come
He just needs to stay relaxed.
Sorta my point
his swing looks fine. Can’t get a hit every time. He’ll hit a hot streak soon here.
ohhh alex...
He wants to destory these pitches….
by NYYWinsRings26 on Oct 7, 2009 7:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Duensing has a lot of strikes
Been around the zone a lot. We need to make him pay.
It's only 2 AB folks
Let’s not hang him quite yet…
by waw on Oct 7, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
early returns
are not encouraging.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
not hanging
just hard to believe how he can look so bad so far after having a great week and season.
Good point.
So much focus on A-Rod…only four guys have hits.
He'll get a big hit today
I have a gut feeling.
ahh alex a base hit will get you started
What a shot by jeter though dam…we don’t see many of those…unless he’s in post season form ofcourse
by NYYWinsRings26 on Oct 7, 2009 7:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
argh. he get em sooner or later.
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 7:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
it’s early. it’s only his second AB. i’m not worried about A-Rod. He’ll be fine but hearing these announcers yammer about it is grating
Thank God for making us Yankees.
He'll be throwing 120 tonight ...
Not worried at all.
pitch counts
don’t apply to C.C.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
and no more runs ofcourse lol
by NYYWinsRings26 on Oct 7, 2009 7:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So long as we are up one
and he leaves in the 7th, I’m okay.
hits don't matter in the postseason ...
as long as he doesn’t give up runs, he can give up 2 hits an inning for all i care.
who cares about hits?
as long as they somehow turn to outs, it doesn’t matter.
What the f$%k is the internet?
nice 1-2-3 inning
We’ll see CC go into the 7th, I bet, unless the Yanks score a ton of runs before then.
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions
I had not noticed that
A size joke seems in order here, but would be funnier if their guy was the fattie…
by waw on Oct 7, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Posada
the crowned king of the postseason bloop hit.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
YES SWISHER!!!
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Swisher!!!!
Nice, tough at-bat, and clutch 2-out hit.
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
wow what's with Mauer?
bad relay throw, but if he handles it, he probably tags Cano easily.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
Just a bad hop.
Mauer isn’t the greatest defensive catcher. Just good.
who saw Swish's
“FUCK YEAH!” at second?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
my voice is hoarse… and we’re not even halfway through the game. i love october. i get to celebrate my birthday by watching the yankees play
Thank God for making us Yankees.
My birthday's at the end of October
I want me a WS championship!!!
by waw on Oct 7, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Just need 2 more innings from CC.
With two days off before and another tomorrow, you have to figure we can get at least 3 out of Hughes and Mo.
Editor-In-Chief
Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
http://www.ganggreennation.com
Wait a sec ...
you’re a Jets fan AND a Yankees fan? In my experience, that’s rare.
i know a couple
it’s a shame that some people have to mix the first-class teams with the ugly, red-headed stepchild teams of the city.
a common rule of thumb is that anything that ends with “ets” sucks.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
it’s a shame that some people have to mix the first-class teams with the ugly, red-headed stepchild teams of the city.
I know. What’s up with all these Yankees fans rooting for the Giants? ;-)
Editor-In-Chief
Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
http://www.ganggreennation.com
i like your blog John B
please don’t take any offense to my anti-Jets comments.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey ...
The Giants are still undefeated. Can you say the same about da Jets?
Jets have played better teams
Giants look great, but so would anybody against Tampa, Washington, and KC.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
True ...
But I don’t think the Jets would beat the ’Boys.
I cannot take seriously any team
that plays in a stadium named after a different team
by waw on Oct 7, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Blame the Mets for that ...
The Jets would still be playing in Shea/Citi Field if not for the Mets.
7 strike outs....
Cc is going for greatness baby
by NYYWinsRings26 on Oct 7, 2009 7:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Get Mauer here
and it’s another 1.2 innings of ease.
Put Mauer on now?
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Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
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That was a moon shot, yo!
I thought it was outta da park.
hey hey hey
i am watching this on gameday, and its behind the comments sometimes. dont scare me like that
he's an Angels fan
ignore it.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
i think Nate Robinson
would’ve been a better choice for the Superman commercial.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
Derek Jeter is great
That is all
Editor-In-Chief
Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
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Jeter has a pretty good OPS
so far this postseason.
His OPS is
3.50
When you OPS is better than your GPA you are doing well.
His OPS is
3.50
when your OPS is better than your GPA you are doing well.
He kinda sucks now
Used him too much early in his career. You know, like we’re NOT doing with Joba.
wow...
Girardi sends Jeet twice and it gets them away from a DP.
Fire Girardi?
What the f$%k is the internet?
thank you, A-Rod
that’s the way to answer questions. On the field, with big, 2-out, RBI hits.
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
YES AROD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hell Yeah A-Rod
See? Kate and Jay-Z are there to support you, you have to do well
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Oct 7, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
AROD!/!
Love how they showed kate hudson after that lmao assholes.. and Jigga aswell
by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 8:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
boom.
dont you love it when you just come home from golf, turn on the TV, first thing you see is A-Rod killing it?
i do.
Wow, bigger than I thought.
Chased the starter. Now let’s tear through this tired bullpen.
Liriano
Remember when this guy was the next Santana?
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
And that's why
I don’t complain about Joba Rules
yep
See also Prior, Mark and Wood, Kerry.
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
he quickly reminded everyone that arod still 1-20 with rsip and just 2 rbis in last 17 post season games
rip nicky a!
i dont think anyone heard that once he hit that ball and drove the captain home and i dont think anyone cares. he is about to have a HUGE postseason. i feel it in my bones
Thank God for making us Yankees.
he did have a huge postseason
the last time they played the Twins in round one….
What the f$%k is the internet?
SIGN THAT MOTHAFUCKA NOW!
GODZILLA!!!!!
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
GODZILLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Man, that was a blast!
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
YES!!!!!!!
Godzilllllaaaaaaaa!!!! Bitccchhhhheess!!!
by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
those winds were a blowin'
that ball just kept going.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
Don't let Liriano escape this inning!
Work their arms!
That's the storyline ...
and it’s all we’ll hear for the entire series.
That was quick
C.C. really calmed down. Just need one more outta him.
Yeah
A-Rod cant hit clutch in Oct and CC can’t pitch.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
What'll the detractors say after this?
“Yeah, but it’s only one game”? Only need 11, I’ll take them one at a time.
"Momentum"
Is a fat chick on a swing. You’re not gonna grit passed this Yankees team. It’s too damn good.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Oct 7, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
not taking anything for granted but
Assuming that they win, the second-best thing about this game is that it will stop some of these questions for a while. True, A-Rod could go 0-for-the-rest of the series, or CC could get bombed next time out, but for now, this should shut some people up for a while.
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
they look great but i'm not going to go nuts
Jeter went 5-5 and the Yankees clobbered the Tigers 6-0 in Game 1 of the ’06 ALDS, and we know what happened there.
very encouraged with C.C. and a big hit by A-Rod though.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
nice effort Robbie
don’t run too hard on that grounder…
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
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