Yankees 7 Phillies 4: Yankees Never Say Die
by jscape2000 on Nov 1, 2009 11:50 PM EST
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PrintCC was not sharp, handing out 3 walks in addition to 7 hits over 6.2IP. He managed to work out of significant trouble, leaving runners in scoring position in the 1st, 4th, 5th, and 6th. He wasn't the immovable object of the ALCS, but with some offense behind him, he didn't need to be.
Sabathia didn't seem to be locating well, which may or may not have been influenced warning issued by the umps in the top of the first when Arod was plunked for the 3rd time in 4 games. But he reminded the world that what makes him special is that he gives depth as well as quality.
The Phighting Phils scored their first run on back to back doubles in the 1st, and another on a single + Johnny Damon's arm in the 4th. CC left in the 7th following another Utley solo shot on a hanger.
Joe Blanton kept the Yankees off balance for 6 innings- striking out 7 but also walking a pair and surrendering 5 hits. The ump certainly helped with one of the most questionable strike zones I can remember in a long time. Pitches called strikes half way down the shins, both sides of the plate growing and shrinking as the night stretched on.
The top of the order was the catalyst for the Yanks tonight, both Jeter and Damon collected a pair of hits and scored runs in the 1st and 5th.
Marte looked good closing out the 7th, giving way to Joba for the 8th. Joba struck out Jason Werth, touching 97 with his fastball. Then Joba struck out Raul Ibanez, throwing 3 straight sliders to set up another 97 mph fastball. He was up 1-2 to the light hitting Pedro Feliz. He missed with a pair of sliders, and came back with a fastball that Feliz turned around so quickly that Joba didn't even have to watch it fly to know it was gone.
In the top of the ninth, Matsui and Jeter went down in order. Johnny Damon worked a nine pitch AB, finally lacing a single to left field. The Phillies put the shift on Tex (though the broadcast team didn't mention it or show it well), and when Damon stole second, then popped up and took off for third most of Yankee Universe committed bushido before realizing that it was a great heads up play. Tex was HBP, putting an exclamation point on his 0-fer, and bringing the Lighting Rod to bat with runners on 1st and 3rd. Arod did what Arod do, doubling in Damon (Joe Nathan, Brian Fuentes, Brad Lidge- it's like a little collector set). Jorge followed with a single, plating Tex and Arod, though Posada was out at second on the play.
Mariano took the hill with a 3 run lead (protecting a vulture W for Joba Chamberlain). Goodbye Matt Stairs. Goodbye Jimmy Rollins. Goodbye Shane Victorino. MVP? Maybe, maybe.
The night's disheartening news concerns Melky Cabrera, who pulled up lame on a grounder to first in the top of the 6th inning. If the Melk Man hits the DL, I figure either Freddy Guzman or Fransico Cervelli will return (though I'm personally rooting for Cody Ransom /sarcasm).
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"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 Nov 1, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
He never sounds that great postgame
but who cares…we win Woohoo!
I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967
by tarheel_highlander on Nov 1, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
What a great game!
The Phillies kept rallying, but the Yankees always had an answer. That was a championship team out there tonight.
Johnny, Alex, Jorge – absolutely clutch on the grandest stage of them all!!
Teixiara didn't walk
he was hit by a pitch
oh god
well at least he’s doing to others what he used to do to us
by Brian5517209 on Nov 1, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Golden rule (but wasn’t that Confucius?)
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
congrats on the win
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
There are plenty of former Dodger fans in the Yankee Universe. You’re always welcome here.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I think a small part of me wants this to go back. Would be a heck of a way to end our season, closing our new stadium’s first year with a championship clincher. Though I’ll take the win for sure.
nah...
go for the jugular.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 1, 2009 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
i know but AJ can pitch on regular rest, i rather have our bats figure lee out
than straining our starting staff
AJ can go all out...
its his last game anyway.
Plus, if he’s REALLY that awfuly, take him out early and plug in Gaudin.
No reason that AJ doesn’t start tomorrow (and I think they already have AJ starting anyway…so its moot.)
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 1, 2009 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
Mo is my MVP
this entire postseason he has been money. he’s got my vote
Thank God for making us Yankees.
yea...
I think the Dodgers, Twins, ANgels and Philles would all like to have a closer that you KNOW the game is over.
Oh yea…the Red Sox too. They would like a CLOSER too.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 1, 2009 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
seriously what will we do when he decides to retire? I think I may cry…
Thank God for making us Yankees.
His son's already a bat boy....
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
Depending on how AJ pitches tommorow
It’s either MO, AJ, or Johnny
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
Time to switch to
ESPNews and The Good Phight for some whine and cheese.
I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967
by tarheel_highlander on Nov 1, 2009 11:57 PM EST reply actions
Jscape, great call on the Damon double steal
I was totally yelling at Johnny before I realized what he already knew – there was nobody covering third! Fox did not show the shift at all, so no one had any idea at first what Johnny was doing.
That heads up play changed the way Lidge went after ARod. After starting the inning very strong, I thought Lidge would shut us down, and the Phillies might win it. But Johnny single-handedly destroyed Lidge’s composure, setting him up for the man who feasts on the tears of closers, Alex Rodriguez.
I’m still on Cloud 9 over here…
I thought Damon thought that the ball had gone into centerfield. I was about to unleash every curse word I’ve ever heard, and invent some new ones, until I saw no one at third. Now I call it the ballsiest play in the history of the franchise.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
i wouldn't go that far
but Damon really has an amazing baseball IQ
who cares if he’s old, he gets the job done
by Brian5517209 on Nov 2, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Right there with you about Damon taking off for third
I thought the same thing and felt the same way until the cameras panned out. Johnny D is a warrior. He earned at least one more year in pin stripes.
My first reaction was WTF?!
which changed into an “Oh my God did he just do that?” I’m still giddy! :D
by pkyankeefan on Nov 2, 2009 12:13 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Damon pulled off one of the best plays I have ever seen
Just incredible instincts to get up and run towards third. Damon is everything Posada isnt on the basepaths.
Don't F*** up on the Yanks
They’ll make you pay every time.
The shift on Tex gave Johnny D an opening, and pure hustle took him to 3rd.
have a good night guys and gals, I am going to Cali for work for 2 weeks so I will see us win it there
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 1, 2009 11:59 PM EST reply actions
I love all you bitches right now
except maybe simulator guy
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 12:00 AM EST reply actions
I'd love to know what the simulator guys real job is.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions
They should start Gaudin, freebee game tomorrow!
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Nov 2, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
Dumb idea.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
What for?
Gaudin hasn’t pitched in forever. You see what rust does for pitchers like Lidge tonight.
by Scooby Snacks on Nov 2, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
I dunno
Blanton did alright
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
Blanton >> Gaudin.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
Yet they are equally unatractive albeit in different ways
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
I will never be sold on Gaudin
The Yankees picked him up on waivers after NOBODY wanted him.
by Scooby Snacks on Nov 2, 2009 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
that would mean we lose game 5.....
I don’t like this thought.
I got a feeling we’ll all have heart disease after we steal their Cheese steaks tomorrow.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
Damon just got a new 2 year deal tonight!
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Nov 2, 2009 12:02 AM EST reply actions
Anybody for Phillies in seven games?
Just kidding guys – good game today – I salute the Yankees and fans.
it's not over yet
So it’s too early for us to tip our caps to you guys.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
I have an outrageous man crush on Alex Rodriguez
This sticker is dangerous and inconvenient, but I do love Fig Newtons.
I was wondering...
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
YANKEES!!!
I was stunned when I saw Damon heading to 3rd. First reaction was that he slipped off the bag and was caught in a run-down. But man, what a heads up play!
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
lol at Feliz standing around with the ball
You have to try to chase down Damon in the unlikely event of a stumble or slip.
by Scooby Snacks on Nov 2, 2009 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
I have NEVER seen that in all my years watching baseball
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
Jeter used to do it all the time on Giambi shifts, at least going first to third. That’s how the catcher (Huckabee?) hurt Jeter’s shoulder on the play at 3rd base.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Who needs Damon's arm when he's got brains and legs?
I thought he was caught in a run-down too, but damnit man, that was genius! I’m definitely loving me some Johnny Damon right now…and A-Rod for clutch hit #2 making it all worthwhile. But not Posada…he can still hit, but he’s apparently forgotten how to focus while base running.
jUST WATCHED MY LOCAL NEW BROADCAST
they had clips of phillie fans coming out thye ball park while it was still tied…theyu must know of the late inning magic
I think I’m watching the same broadcast, though I think the footage was when Arod got his single. But the game was still going on.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Keep in mind guys:
It isn’t over yet. From here on out all of our pitchers are on short rest, including CC for a second straight game in a potential game 7.
The odds are terrifically in our favor, but don’t celebrate yet. One to go…
ha
He might wind up being half-right.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
I can't wait
to see John Kruk’s face.
I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967
by tarheel_highlander on Nov 2, 2009 12:15 AM EST reply actions
He's probably stuffing it with a Black Taco
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Nov 2, 2009 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
Start Gaudin Girardi, you have home field advantage back.
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Nov 2, 2009 12:32 AM EST up reply actions
I agree
I’d rather not have Burnett/ Pettite on 3 days rest
especially Andy who has openly mentioned this year that he prefers EXTRA rest for his arm. He’s too old for short rest. I know it presents you with a tough matchup for game 5 and tough ?‘s for game 7 but I’d prefer AJ on full rest, and a Pettite/CC toss-up for a possible 7
I'd Prefer To End It Sooner Or Later
You Go For The Kill, You Dont Give Them Hope. That Team Is Beaten Right Now. That 9th Inning Killed Them, Look At The At Bats Against Mo. You do not give them hope, you put them out to pasture.
Charlie Sheen was actually a decent pitcher
his fastball topped out at 89 in the filming of Major League.
He’s over the hill now though.
Forget about the curve ball Ricky
give him the heater!
I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967
by tarheel_highlander on Nov 2, 2009 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
"That ball wouldn't have been out of a lot of parks"
“Name one”
“Yellowstone…”
actually AJ's starting!
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
If throws a gem again
and the Yanks win, does he deserve MVP?
Maybe.
There’s a lot of deserving candidates if he did that again.
Damon, after this weekend what he did…is the #1 tho
Mariano is #2.
AJ, if matches and beats Cliff Lee…I think so.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
he just needs to carry over from Game 2
he was dialed in, throwing 1st pitch strikes..
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
a.j. burnett/lee matchup will be so interesting if a.j. continues the great pitching...then it will be up to the lineups..
and bullpens..and we all know who has the advantage in that
by NYYWinsRings26 on Nov 2, 2009 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
I second the Damon
He’s been in the middle of both big rallies in Philly.
by PortlandYankee on Nov 2, 2009 12:28 AM EST up reply actions
part of me
wants to see the Yankees win it at the Stadium….
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
and I am watching the local Philadelphia channel and it is too humorous!!
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:25 AM EST reply actions
How miserable are they?
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
They are miserable but delusional
they think they are gonna win the next three games…but again they are from Philadelphia so I feel sorry for them..not
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
After watching what the Eagles did to the Giants
This brings sweet satisfaction
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
these morons
they are going around bars in Philly and interviewing fans…god I am getting a good laugh..gotta hand it to them they are resilient
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
The NY Giants better send the Yankees a bundt cake or some shit like that
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 12:25 AM EST reply actions
I think it's the other way around...
If you noticed lately, the Giants lost there lasts games while the Yankees won theres. Once we win tomorrow, the Giants can start winning again. Lol!
Man this Yankees team is tough!!!
This game was starting look like game 4 in 2003, but we never got to “Jeff Weaver”/Gaudin??? thanks to Johnny, A-Rod and Mo.
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Nov 2, 2009 12:28 AM EST reply actions
Marte
might have pitched his way into a new contract
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:29 AM EST reply actions
lol he's got two yrs left
A 3-yr extension on top?
by Scooby Snacks on Nov 2, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
we have him for another 2 years/6 mil
and a club option for another year/3 mil, I believe
by Brian5517209 on Nov 2, 2009 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
hmm my fault
well thats good, he has really come out this series
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
Give Cashman credit here
We stuck by this guy, and it’s paying off. He’s the guy we thought we were getting.
I think we broke their backs in their 9th. They are gonna be spooked.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 12:32 AM EST reply actions
yeah
they can try to put icing on a turd all they want..and Cliff Lee may win tomorrow but he can’t pitch 3 games …so after tomorrow if they win they are coming up to the Stadium, away from their little white hankies
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
+1
Much much more than them losing 4-3.
by pkyankeefan on Nov 2, 2009 12:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
They are just getting owned
and they need to come to terms with that…they were doing interviews with the local Philly sportscasters and it looked like they were about to admit it:)
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
we don't care you are the Phighting Phils
we are the freakin 26 time World Champion New York Yankees…and don’t you forget it
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:39 AM EST reply actions
Each of the first three teams...
that we’ve played this postseason can be summed up in one word (including their fanbases)
Twins: Satisfied
Angels: Whiny
Phillies: Overconfident
Quote from Phils blog:
“the yankees are absolutely the luckiest team in baseball, bar none, they hit more bloop hits then i have ever seen”
ROFL
I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967
by tarheel_highlander on Nov 2, 2009 12:41 AM EST reply actions
I just read that too
First time I went there, just to see what it’s like, you know? To be fair, people replied saying the hits in the 9th weren’t lucky. You’ll always have some fans being dumb.
I like the write-up too. Came down hard on their team (and manager). I don’t necessarily agree or disagree, just saying it’s light years better than the Angels blog.
by pkyankeefan on Nov 2, 2009 12:49 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Quote of the day
from Fox 29 Phiadelphia sports announcer “The Philly lineup is just as talented and powerful as the Yankees lineup” BWAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 12:42 AM EST reply actions
I think that would make the series tied would it not?
Of course it’s not so they can’t be equal.
I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks in batting practice. ~Casey Stengel, 1967
by tarheel_highlander on Nov 2, 2009 12:44 AM EST up reply actions
Uhhh...at least before tonight, the Phils were out-OPSing the Yanks
.740 to .700.
by PortlandYankee on Nov 2, 2009 1:00 AM EST up reply actions
What the hell does that matter?
I am so sick of all these meaningless stats. The only stat that matters in any sport, WINs!!
They Do Have A Great Lineup But..
Ryan Howard Is Killing Them. You cant take anything away from the Phillies, they are the champs, and they have a great offense. The Yankees have the better team though.
It amazes me
How much shit A-Rod got for the first two games. But his two run HR yesterday and that CLUTCH AS FUCK double tonight redeemed it all. Yet Ryan Howard… you know… Mr. oKtober gets no shit whatsoever.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 12:54 AM EST up reply actions
Everywhere I see
It’s Philly NEEDS Howard to hit well. Never anything against him, how he’s been bad the whole series, etc.
With A-Rod, it’s always him, him, beat up on him. Two games and they couldn’t wait to say “A-Rod’s hitless in the World Series”. He might not be loveable to other teams’ fans, but the media could be a LITTLE less biased, don’t you think?
I love what Tex said after Game 2. He said something like how Alex had been brilliant all post-season, how he was sure that Alex’d get some hits soon, and if he didn’t, well, they were due to pick up the slack for him. No fuss at all, just pure class :)
by pkyankeefan on Nov 2, 2009 1:02 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
People Like Ryan Howard, he is a model ball player
ARod is not liked very much. ARod also is the highest paid player in the game, which means he is suppose to be the best.
what can they do with Melky?
Can they replace him on the roster? Can they only do that if they disable him for the rest of the Series?
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 12:55 AM EST reply actions
If they use the DL
If they use the DL (take him out for the rest of the series) I believe we can use someone else. At this point who though? Cervelli for flexibility in an AJ game? Guzman (dear god no)? Another pitcher (I would hope not). My vote? Pena. Half decent bat, speed off the bench, can play anywhere. Or is he not an option. I should do research before I talk.
I would imagine it's anyone on the 40-man roster
So I’d think Pena is eligible. But I actually have no idea what the rules are on post-season, in-series roster moves.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 1:01 AM EST up reply actions
I believe the postseason DL is more complicated midseries. If I recall correctly, you have to replace a player with a like player, ie. outfielder with outfielder, infielder with infielder, pitcher with pitcher.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
can somebody please explain
why lidge didn’t get thrown out after hitting Tex? What’s the point of warning them if you’re not going to eject them?
I mean, who knows what would have happened with A-Rod after but still, it’s the principle.
There was no intent in the 9th inning of a tie game with ARod coming up
Why would he want to face ARod, who owns him? I wouldve been mad if he got thrown out.
Because Giradi went to the umps after the warning
letting them know CC has to pitch inside to be effective and they said to him and CC that they will not eject a pitcher unless it was intentional.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 1:02 AM EST up reply actions
Does anyone else think
that Jayson Werth looks a little bit like shaggy from Scooby doo?
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
He can look like whoever he wants...
he still remains the Philly who most scares the shit out of me. Said it at the start of the series (to my friends, so I have no proof) and I say it now. Guy’s a straight beast.
Him and Utley
are straight up studs. Howard is a beast too but luckily he has been spooked this WS so far.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 1:12 AM EST up reply actions
They have an awesome lineup but
we have some awesome scouts. They dont get the credit they deserve. There is a reason Howard is struggling, the scouts found a weakness.
I know this sounds weird
But watching Joba pitch gave me some confidence in him again. He made a BIG mistake but was straight up nasty. I like to see him locating and that velocity being back up.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 1:23 AM EST reply actions
No mistake...it was straight up 3-2 challenge pitch
by Scooby Snacks on Nov 2, 2009 2:34 AM EST up reply actions
The Mistake Was Not Staying With The Heater Having Him Down With Two Strikes
When will they learn to stop throwing waste pitches? Feliz knew the fastball was coming 3-2, he didnt know what was coming when he was down 1-2.
Wow the media is giving AJ no chance against Lee tomorrow. I hope AJ proves them wrong.
Thank God for making us Yankees.
Well if Lee pitches like Lee game 1
Even I don’t give him a chance. But I think Lee HAS to come back down to earth right?
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 1:26 AM EST up reply actions
Karma and the baseball gods
must repay him for his nonchalance in Game 1 (or have they already done that?)
We Needed To Lose Game One
It refocused the team on the big prize. Lee is going down in the final game of the 09 season.
Looking At The Phillies In The Ninth...
Lee Will have to hit as well as he pitches, cause these guys looked done.
I know
All the networks cannot stop talking about Cliff Lee going in Game 5. Granted he did own us in Game 1 but cmon, he is not the second coming of Jesus or anything, he is human. AND he can’t pitch the next 3 games. The announcers were quick to question AJ pitching on 3 days rest….I guess they didn’t realize that CC just pitched on 3 days rest, Their next brainy question (this would be MLB Network) was that if AJ pitched game 5 who would pitch Game 6. I was like um..how about Andy Pettitte? I can’t believe these guys get paid a lot of money to discuss baseball..you get 10 times the knowledge on this site..
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 1:28 AM EST up reply actions
AJ on 3 days rest is better than Gaudin on normal rest
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 1:28 AM EST up reply actions
I cant belive how many people would rather see Gaudin out there
Hasnt this guy only thrown an inning in the last month? Its not like he is vitage David Cone either, he is a scrap heap pitcher. Next thing you guys will want Mitre to take Melkys roster spot.
Good point hidden in the Edes blog
Mo has only thrown 13 pitches combined in these past two games.
Which means if you include the off day he’s had enough rest to think more than 3 outs is reasonable for his 39 year old arm.
From a Mets fan
I knew I hated the Phillies, but I didn’t realize just how much until they tied it up and Damon had 2 strikes in the 9th – I had butterflies in my stomach like I haven’t had since Eli beat the Patriots. I feel like a guy who all of a sudden has a crush on a girl who cheated on his best friend – I’m supposed to hate the Yanks but I just can’t right now. I need to shower.
Anyway, I’m writing this to say that Damon’s at-bat and subsequent stolen base/taking of 3rd was one of the best individual sequences I’ve ever seen and hope it doesn’t get lost in everything else. That at-bat was Mookie Wilson-esque.
"[The Giants] beat us down. We were beat by a grown-man team, a team we want to be like one day. They came in here and took it to us. Out-manned us, out-gunned us. ... It wasn't even close." - Raheem Morris, 9/27/09
by cjmulrain on Nov 2, 2009 1:31 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
+1
For MOOOOOOOOOKIE!!!
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 1:42 AM EST up reply actions
That was the greatest end of an inning I've seen in a long time
That was the turning point of this series, cuz if Cliff Lee repeats game 1, the series would be 3-2 Philly vs. 3-2 NY like it may (its not going to be BT….)
I think us Yanks fans are a bit immune to what exactly happened that inning…cuz its been happening this entire playoffs and this entire season.
But thanks. Coming from a Met fan…I know its hard.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
we can't forget
Arod’s huge RBI 2B.
CC battled all game despite being ‘off’. threw one too many curves to Utley.
let’s stay focused. one more win.
Yeah
Johnny got to third but there were still two outs. A-Rod came up huge!
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 1:43 AM EST up reply actions
Johnny was the MVP of this game
If he doesnt go to third, Lidge isnt throwing just fastballs. He can throw a slider if Damon is on second but on third he cant risk a wild pitch. If Damon has another big game, he is gonna win the MVP.
Watching the replay of this game and a couple of the Twins and Angels series games
especially the ones with A Rods home runs…ready for the trophy to come back to NY
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 1:36 AM EST reply actions
Exhibit #2,789
of why MLB needs instant replay: Ryan Howard never touched homeplate. it ultimately didn’t matter, but what if the Phils won by a run?
I still say no thanks
It all evens itself out. Foul balls, home runs, sure.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 1:44 AM EST up reply actions
Mitch Williams
will NOT shut up on MLB Network about AJ starting tomorrow night…he is longing for Chad Gaudin…had to ask myself..what team is up 3-1? Oh that’s right, not your Phillies. If he does start tomorrow and the Phillies win, doesn’t that mean Pettitte starts Game 6 on full rest? The Andy Pettitte with more postseason wins then anyone?
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 1:46 AM EST reply actions
No Andy goes on short rest for game 6 IF there is a game 6
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Nov 2, 2009 1:48 AM EST up reply actions
ah good call
couldn’t figure that out for some reason…but I’ll still take Burnett over Gaudin:)
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 1:49 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe It Will Rain In Philly, Causing the Game To Be Canceled
And Then all this speculation will be put to sleep.
oh well, this time I am really going to bed
see you all tomorrow…GO YANKS!
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 2, 2009 1:52 AM EST reply actions
Could There Have Been A Curse Of The Moose?
Everybody always blamed my favorite Yankee of all time, Donnie Baseball, but look at Mussina. He arrives the year after our last WS win, and he retires the year we win our next one.
ONE MORE!!!!!!
i think we can all agree that days like today are the reasons we watch baseball, being one win away. this is the 1st time i can experience a day like this i was too young to remember the late 90’s, but anyway………………GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Yes we lost and yes we are upset. But like all Champs we will bounce back."
Osi umenyiora
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