Pinstripe Alley: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
New Blog: The Boxing Bulletin for Boxing Fans!

ALDS Game 1: Yanks at full strength and look to score on the Power Play

Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees, Oct 7, 2009 6:07 PM EDT


Preparing the battle ground...

by Craig Ruttle - AP

Preparing the battle ground...

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.



0 recs  |  Comment 612 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by ramyankee on Oct 7, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm actually shaking

Get the game under way!

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LET'S GO!!!!!

THE ROAD TO 27 STARTS HERE!

by YankeesRock on Oct 7, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Never acquired a taste for gin

can only get it down mixed with tomato juice. Now tekillya is a different story.

by Peter Lacock on Oct 7, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’ll tell you, that’s one thing i don’t miss about new york. freezing days and nights

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YOU Craig Sager!

Fucker. I still remember you beating on that drum in 2007 in Cleveland.

by Ooofa on Oct 7, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Trying to watch on mlb.tv

But the video hasn’t even come up. Is anyone else watching online?

by YankeesRock on Oct 7, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GAME TIMEEEEEEEE!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

tbs?

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

it’s working now, but my internet isn’t fast enough to stream because my college is cheap

by YankeesRock on Oct 7, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.

not a good start after all….

by mrljdavid on Oct 7, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

easy

It’s one batter.

by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Red Sox play tomorrow.

go troll somewhere else.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

K!!

by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 6:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Where is everyone?

IT’S THE FREAKING PLAYOFFS!

by YankeesRock on Oct 7, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

watching the game?

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

K!!!!

Sit Mauer.

Hey, he’s some choker isn’t he cph?

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE!

Let’s go Yanks!

by Ooofa on Oct 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice!!

There you go Big Boy

by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

BOOYA!! Nice job CC

Now let’s knock out this youngster early

by Freddyd on Oct 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CC

20 pitches, let’s be economical…other than that, great first inning

by Edgware on Oct 7, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boom

Jeet will have none of this.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

DJ!

by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 6:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

lol

rip nicky a!

by Static Shock on Oct 7, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright..

Let’s go Tex

by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 6:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

hit a homer arod and shut every1 up

by bforce3 on Oct 7, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

let me guess

the tbs announcers are talking about how alex isnt good in the playoffs

by swanny4eva on Oct 7, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

assholes

he just had a divorce recently you want to talk about that too.

by swanny4eva on Oct 7, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

0-2

rip nicky a!

by Static Shock on Oct 7, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

*insert Arod unclutch comments

after one at bat off course..DFA!

by lololol on Oct 7, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn...

wind killed that.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Pssh

A-Rod is so overrated. Can’t get a hit every time there is a RISP. What a loser.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

alright cc

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

by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

It's been 1.2 innings

Not to be a naysayer, but I’m not ready to call this a redeeming performance.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh hes still here

just not talking due to the fact that his foot is lodged in his throat

by swanny4eva on Oct 7, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice play A-Rod

I’d like to see a 1-2-3 at some point though.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

atta boy cc

hes the original pillsbury throwboy

by swanny4eva on Oct 7, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mats.

Captain Crutch?

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by Static Shock on Oct 7, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't diss swimming

Those guys are insane athletes.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

He’s an insane athlete. He’s body fat %, his stamina, and his recovery ability is off the charts.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sager is a douch

I don’t know how he remains gainfully employed in this field.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's an inside joke

because Robbie Cano seemed to only hit when there wasn’t anyone on base hence the risp mvp joke

by Freddyd on Oct 7, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

damn

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

by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

I hope this is just our guys

getting a feel of Duensing. I want to get to that bullpen ASAP.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cmon blue

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

by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 6:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

HELL YEAH

Suck on that ump

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Oct 7, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good

erase the ump’s bullshit call.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We got defense.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea baby!

DP!

by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 6:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

beautiful double play

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmm....

He got that one right.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

uhh.....

that was strike 3. Nice frame Jorge too.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

the first was clearly a strikeout

This was, according to the pitch-tracker, a little outside.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooof

C’mon cc

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Oct 7, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GREAT!

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure would be nice if there were fewer hits

Just get an out and escape another jam.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

posada the offensive catcher…well if he costs more runs than he scores hes basically useless

by bforce3 on Oct 7, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

they’re killing me here, they’re killing me

Thank God for making us Yankees.

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

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   0 recs

Don't worry

Our bullpen is rested, we can use it if need be. That’s what it’s for.

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

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   0 recs

Turn on him?!

The guy has to catch that ball, esp. with a runner on 3rd.

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

it wasnt even a hard pitch to catch…

by bforce3 on Oct 7, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?

by pinstriper on Oct 7, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuckin Jorge.....

Tho, unlike Molina, you can make up for it.

Do it.

Now.

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

Well,

it looks like we’re gonna need another comeback which we led the league in

by Freddyd on Oct 7, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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?

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

i would of sat him for the rest of the season..

he will make other mistakes i guarantee…

by YANK77 on Oct 7, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

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

On other topic...

I already hate these announcers. Serious enmity going on here. Is it me, or do they just love the Twinkies? Whatever.

by waw on Oct 7, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

very true.

by bforce3 on Oct 7, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its Ron Darling

He’s the Mets announcer.

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

the announcers make him sound like jesus pitching

by bforce3 on Oct 7, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Melky!

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey announcers

there’s a game going on…

by waw on Oct 7, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

melky with a base hit!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

rip nicky a!

by Static Shock on Oct 7, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

Now that was a wild pitch.

by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sabathia

a bit off.

Jorge’s catching isn’t helping either.

by Travis G on Oct 7, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOM BITCH!

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

If it went in the dugout

shouldn’t Melky get 2 bases?

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

JETERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Thank God for making us Yankees.

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

HELLLLLL YEAH JEET!!!!

by blevs4 on Oct 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

captain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Gangsta Yanksta on Oct 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THAT IS WHY HE IS THE CAPTAIN!!!!!!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

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

JETER!!!!!!!!!

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

by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Seriously

If the Yanks led by Jeter send Mauer and the Twinkies home convincingly then the voters have to at least consider Jeter. When Mauer was the champion of a weak team it was a good storyline but if he doesn’t perform head to head, it’s different.

by YankeesRock on Oct 7, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

too bad the playoffs don't matter for the regular season.

He’s the best player on a team that lose its nearly equally talented other superstar.

If Mauer doesn’t win the MVP the award is a joke.

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

agreed

i love Jete, but check out the numbers. Mauer is head-and-shoulders above everybody.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here we go.

Keep it rolling.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Tex?

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lol

Make them throw 6 innings of relief? Again?

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

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   0 recs

damn jeter SMOKED that ball

ive never seen him hit a home run to left field like that

by Onishadow14 on Oct 7, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TIME TO SMOKE THESE TWINKIES!!!!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tex hit it hard

lucky not to be a DP

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Twins defense..

that hell was that?

Alex, you know what to do…

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

A-Rod's hits will come

He just needs to stay relaxed.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he looks relaxed...

he looks like he’s high up there…

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorta my point

his swing looks fine. Can’t get a hit every time. He’ll hit a hot streak soon here.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohhh alex...

He wants to destory these pitches….

by NYYWinsRings26 on Oct 7, 2009 7:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Duensing has a lot of strikes

Been around the zone a lot. We need to make him pay.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go CC

An “uneventful” inning.

by YankeesRock on Oct 7, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

from LoHud:

That was Jeter’s 18th career postseason home run, 10th in the ALDS. The 18 homers tie Jeter with Mickey Mantle and Reggie Jackson for third all-time.

he just keeps chugging along and piling on to his legacy

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

surprise

Arod’s over anxious

by Travis G on Oct 7, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

not hanging

just hard to believe how he can look so bad so far after having a great week and season.

by Travis G on Oct 7, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really? you can tell after 2 at bats?

Tex ain’t look so hot either i guess

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

yes

it’s not hard to tell that he’s over anxious. he looks very different from his normal approach.

by Travis G on Oct 7, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

written

BEFORE the K.

by Travis G on Oct 7, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah!

He’s 0-2! What a hack!

Jesus… calm down people.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geezus

Seriously. 2AB. Wait and see what happens. A-Rod will get us some hits, and not just cheapies. YOU GOTTA BELIEVE!!!

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

Sigh here comes the haters

zomg 2 at bats no hits..unclutch

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

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ditto ...

But when you’re the highest paid player in the game … they’re gonna yak about it all night long until A-Rod shuts them up.

by .ryan on Oct 7, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEXT!!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no hits this inning for cc

he’s already giving up 6

rip nicky a!

by Static Shock on Oct 7, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by .ryan on Oct 7, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

who cares about hits?

as long as they somehow turn to outs, it doesn’t matter.

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

Finally

A 1-2-3.

More runs now!

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

will we get a thrilla from godzilla?

Thank God for making us Yankees.

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

guys check out the 2 52's on the mound

the starters have the same numbers on their backs

cool

by Onishadow14 on Oct 7, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

runs, runs, runs please

Thank God for making us Yankees.

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

Posada

the crowned king of the postseason bloop hit.

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

Ok

Jorge…

I’ll take that.

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

let’s go robbie!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

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

please do

I’m actually kind of interested. It’s like watching a train wreck, you can’t look away.

by YankeesRock on Oct 7, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still a man on though

What are his stats in that situation?

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pretty similar

to with no one on at all.

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

actually.....

.376 with no one on, .336 with a man on first.

OPS 1.017 with no one on, .920 with man on fist.

AKA, pretty similar.

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

robbie looks like he’s swinging blindly… growl

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i love how TBS is reporting on the Red Sox

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SWISH!!!

Nice running by Cano!

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YESSIR~!

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

nice rip

by blevs4 on Oct 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ROBBIE TURNING ON THE JETS!!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

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

YES SWISHER!!!

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

by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Swisher!!!!

Nice, tough at-bat, and clutch 2-out hit.

by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Swish!!!!

Yea baby

by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Just a bad hop.

Mauer isn’t the greatest defensive catcher. Just good.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

count me in on reading that

by blevs4 on Oct 7, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saw it!

Love it!! Lol

by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 7:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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

how bad did your birthday suck last year? lol

by blevs4 on Oct 7, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was immensely horrible. but i did go to vegas last year

Thank God for making us Yankees.

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

very nice

by blevs4 on Oct 7, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

there would be no better present than a world series championship

Thank God for making us Yankees.

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

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

by John B on Oct 7, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Joba?

But I bet if C.C. doesn’t give up any more runs he goes 7.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait a sec ...

you’re a Jets fan AND a Yankees fan? In my experience, that’s rare.

by .ryan on Oct 7, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by John B on Oct 7, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Of course not. All in good fun. :-)

Editor-In-Chief
Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
http://www.ganggreennation.com

by John B on Oct 7, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey ...

The Giants are still undefeated. Can you say the same about da Jets?

by .ryan on Oct 7, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

True ...

But I don’t think the Jets would beat the ’Boys.

by .ryan on Oct 7, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Blame the Mets for that ...

The Jets would still be playing in Shea/Citi Field if not for the Mets.

by .ryan on Oct 7, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't stand stadiums named after companies

Rather play in a stadium named after another team than one of those. Good thing the Yankees kept their integrity.

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

The Yankees are a company

An ass-kicking company, specializing in beatdowns!

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

The Nets do not suck >_>

Or they won’t, once that russian guy and jay-z make them kick ass

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

7 strike outs....

Cc is going for greatness baby

by NYYWinsRings26 on Oct 7, 2009 7:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

two out hits makes me cuckoo for coco puffs

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Get Mauer here

and it’s another 1.2 innings of ease.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn steals.

That one could hurt us.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Put Mauer on now?

Editor-In-Chief
Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
http://www.ganggreennation.com

by John B on Oct 7, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a moon shot, yo!

I thought it was outta da park.

by .ryan on Oct 7, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It still hasn’t landed

Editor-In-Chief
Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
http://www.ganggreennation.com

by John B on Oct 7, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or ground out to second.

What the f$%k is the internet?

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

hey hey hey

i am watching this on gameday, and its behind the comments sometimes. dont scare me like that

by swanny4eva on Oct 7, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Derek Jeter is great

That is all

Editor-In-Chief
Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
http://www.ganggreennation.com

by John B on Oct 7, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeter!

Gotta love dat man.

by .ryan on Oct 7, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 plate appearances, 3 times on base. i would say yea

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His OPS is

3.50

When you OPS is better than your GPA you are doing well.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His OPS is

3.50

when your OPS is better than your GPA you are doing well.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Every time I question the way the Yankees handle Joba, I think of Liriano.

Editor-In-Chief
Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
http://www.ganggreennation.com

by John B on Oct 7, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He kinda sucks now

Used him too much early in his career. You know, like we’re NOT doing with Joba.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow...

Girardi sends Jeet twice and it gets them away from a DP.

Fire Girardi?

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HE DID IT

by bforce3 on Oct 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Typ.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

?

Nice swing A-rod.

Boom, clutch.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A-ROD COMES THROUGH!. YEA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

YES AROD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by GTWYankee on Oct 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by typhical on Oct 7, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So huge

One hit is all it takes to get a guy to stop pressing

Editor-In-Chief
Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
http://www.ganggreennation.com

by John B on Oct 7, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, bigger than I thought.

Chased the starter. Now let’s tear through this tired bullpen.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what did he say? didnt hear it too busy screaming

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Liriano

Remember when this guy was the next Santana?

by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

then that nasty slider

turned into a nasty scar.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that's why

I don’t complain about Joba Rules

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

See also Prior, Mark and Wood, Kerry.

by long time listener on Oct 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he did have a huge postseason

the last time they played the Twins in round one….

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you shush. dont pee on my parade…

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry..

I did have to break the seal tho

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a thrilla by godzilla!!!!!!!

Thank God for making us Yankees.

by noonoo on Oct 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!!!

Godzilllllaaaaaaaa!!!! Bitccchhhhheess!!!

by Yankz09 on Oct 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

If I hear that the Twins

are a gritty, gutsy team one more time…

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 7, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

forreal, man.

and wahts with the “fisting” ?

by typhical on Oct 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the storyline ...

and it’s all we’ll hear for the entire series.

by .ryan on Oct 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3

very nice

by JDude on Oct 7, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was quick

C.C. really calmed down. Just need one more outta him.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yep

Just a step in the right direction.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I thought he was safe when it went past the pitcher.

by GMan83201 on Oct 7, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice effort Robbie

don’t run too hard on that grounder…

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Oct 7, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

going to close this thread

and open a new one to handle all the comments. but keep ’em coming!

by Travis G on Oct 7, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to Pinstripe Alley, an SB Nation blog about the 27-time (and reigning) World Champion New York Yankees.

Community Guidelines
Start posting about the Yankees »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Small
Is Swish really on the trading block?

Recent FanPosts

Image19_small
Should the Yankees pursue P Erik Bedard?? And DeRosa?
Small
Another Way to Put Down the "Buy a Championship Argument"
Small
The Ultimate Free-Agent Tracker
08-04-08_0908_small
Pitching Thoughts
Small
Nick Swisher
Mickey-mantle-at-yankee-stadium-1963-photographic-print-c10115880_small
Center Field
Swish_small
Endicott College (Just North of Boston) To Host Yankees Celebration
Yankees_small
Favorite and Least Favorite Non-Yankees
29870_small
I can has Left Fielder?

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

SPONSORS


Managers

Mo_rivera_small Travis G

Bigblueview_small Ed Valentine

Editors

Small John Amato

Dsc00073_small jscape2000

Authors

Cyc2_small CrazyYankeeChick