Game 5: First chance to clinch
by Travis G on Nov 2, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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All the debating and arguing about whether Burnett should pitch on short rest will end if the Yanks win tonight.
On three days of rest, A.J. is 4-0 with a 2.33 ERA (in 27 innings) in his career. The last time he pitched on short rest was September of 2008 (6 ip, 0 er). Very good numbers, but beware of small sample sizes...
Lee hopefully comes back to Earth tonight. His postseason ERA is .54.
He's done incredibly well vs. the Yanks recently: 1.29 ERA in his last four starts, and hasn't allowed more than three runs since 2006.
Surprisingly, Jose Molina hits Lee better than Posada. Tex, Jeter and A-Rod have had a lot of success against Lee, but on the other end of the spectrum are Damon and Cano, who might as well try to bunt for hits.
Here is John Flaherty's take (and I fully agree with him):
On pitching alone, I'd give a slight edge to Lee but less than if you'd asked me at the start of the series. That's how much I think of what A.J. did in Game 2. I'd say this, too: I think the first three innings are huge tonight. If Lee stumbles at all, and gives up a few runs, I think the Phillies might say ‘we can't win three in a row against this team' and make life easier for A.J. In a game like this one, I see one inning - or even one hit - being the difference.
One more guys! Stay focused.
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Kruk's
predicting 11 runs before the 4th and they take Lee out in order to preserve him for game 7.
I never liked John Kruk, but I do now. Except I think the Phillies score 11 before the 4th inning.
AJ!
Use it.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the guys on ESPN are the biggest yankee hateing losers in the world
GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LETS GET 27!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Yes we lost and yes we are upset. But like all Champs we will bounce back."
Osi umenyiora
by donnybaseball23 on Nov 2, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
LETS DO IT
It ends tonight, it don’t need to come back to our house
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
I agree with JF
The Yankees’ path to victory is to score a couple of Lee early. The Phillies’ batters may start pressing and/or feel that a loss is inevitable. Plus, they’ll have to pinch-hit for Lee by the 6th, and the sooner we get into their bullpen, the more likely we’re watching a parade on Thursday.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 7:07 PM EST reply actions
I will be watching this with a Phillies fan tonight at a bar in Portland
Let’s hope I’m the one who walks away happy!
LET’S GO YANKEES!!!
Go Yankees!!
Let’s End This TONIGHT!!
by Yankz09 on Nov 2, 2009 7:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
May this be the first (and last) chance we need.
Go Allan James! Go Yankees!
by pkyankeefan on Nov 2, 2009 7:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Question:
IF the Yankees clinch tonight… When is the parade? Thursday? Also, when would it be if we clinched game 6 or 7? I need to plan a trip away from Philthadelphia…
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions
I don't know
lets win first. We’re facing Lee tonight. In fact, odds are probably against us tonight.
Back in September my boss told me that we’d close the office and go to the parade if it happens. I’ll be sure to let you know if we get there.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
LETS GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Yes we lost and yes we are upset. But like all Champs we will bounce back."
Osi umenyiora
FOX raises a good question
should the Yankees retaliate, or continue to let the Phillies drill their best players in the back?
Let them hit us, so long as no one gets hurt.
All baserunners are created equal.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
they,
namely A-Rod, got the best retaliation you can possibly get last night.
Hitting them does nothing.
They want to settle the score, do it next season in IL play..
YOu don’t do it in the WS.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wouldn't
This figures to be a close game, so why give them base runners? And if we do pull away, what’s the point?
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll always remember one of the Yankee Red Sox games Moose pitched. The Red Sox pitcher (maybe Pedro) drilled a couple of Yankees and no warning was issued.
Everyone in the ballpark kept waiting for someone to take one in the ribs. And he used that fear to keep the Sox’s hitters off balance.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
was it the one where Pedro sent Soriano and Jeter to the hospital in his first 3 pitches?
I remember that one. Moose just wasn’t that kind of pitcher. Did he EVER drill someone on purpose as a Yankee?
No. He’d had a shoulder dislocated and missed a shot at the Cy and 20 wins with the O’s after he drilled someone in retaliation and started a brawl.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
It’s this kind of fluff that makes Yankee haters hate Jeter and the Yankees.
Jeter doesn’t crack the top 5.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
exactly
He’s the greatest SS in the history of the franchise, and a sure first-ballot HOFer. But he’s not the best Yankee ever, and when people say stuff like that, it gives fuel to those who say he’s over-rated.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
did Ozzie Guillen just say that Derek Jeter is the greatest Yankee ever?
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, mentioned Ruth by name, and glossed over Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mattle, Ford, Berra.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
LETS GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
26 TIME WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hopefully thats the last time I ever have to say that.
Alanis Morrissette?
Welcome to the 1995 World Series everyone!
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions
BIEEEE THE DAWNNS ERLLLYYY LIEEEEGHT
Why is this Canuk singing the national anthem?
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions
yeah
Don’t know what that’s aboot.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
if ya get hurt and miss work...
it won’t hurt, to miss work.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And they give you cash
which is just as good as money
"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."
-Chili Davis
Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
When you come to a fork in the road, take it.
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure,
but the first time they showed the NA trailer was before top 9, and black taco was seen too much…
If it has, it is due to our lack of faith in the almighty taco, and surely not a weakness on the part of the taco.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I posted the Taco before the ninth started
and they got 3 runs. Just saying.
I agree though. Vida’s on a roll during this World Series.
Based on the pictures I’ve seen, she seems to do a lot of rolling.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I think its DirecTV in general
First Fergie, then Fat Guy in a Little Coat, then Garth…
They say Zeus had many, many forms….
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
+1 brilliant
But if anyone sees a swan headed their way, duck and cover.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
On 11/2/09
1+1 =2
9-2 = 7
27.
"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."
-Chili Davis
If we win, will he change his number?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I was wondering that too. He should.
"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 2, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Apparently (the Post Says)
AROD has 2 paintings of himself as a centaur
And ARod wonders why he doesnt get much love
Paintings of himself? I wonder if Kate has taken them down yet. Maybe put up a picture of Escape from NY? Just kidding.
I hope AJ and Molina come out with an updated gameplan
The Angels came out swinging at AJ’s first pitches in his worst post season outing. The Phillies stood there and took strike one in game 2, I am sure they will be more aggressive. Here’s to hoping Molina and AJ figure this out sooner than later.
Gotta
get to Cliff better. Rattle him up a little bit.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
yeah
I couldn’t jump around like that, and I have two good hamstrings.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
too bad he can't play today
anyone disagree with adding Pena to the roster? Whats he gonna do? Id have rather seen Guzman. That would keep a speedster on the bench.
Pena has some wheels
nowhere near as fast as Guzman though. Plus Pena can play CF a little if needed in addition to 3B/SS/anywhere really.
"When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions."
-Chili Davis
Devotion
Over 100 comments before first pitch.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Nah
We’re always this good :) best fans in the world and all that.
by pkyankeefan on Nov 2, 2009 8:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Alright
Let’s go Damon!!!!!
"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 2, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions
Reggie says,
“They don’t boo nobodies”
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Johnny!!!!!!
"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 2, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions
There's another bloop hit
que the BITCHING from the good Phight.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i didn't try
but i saw that they were not very welcoming over there.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
Now we need a followup Tex message.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Johnny is really going to make it hard
for the Yanks’ front office this offseason eh?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions
It’ll depend on Boras. I think Johnny will get an offer for 3 years or 2 and a vesting option from someone who thinks they’re one piece away.
And I think the Yanks should let him go.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
i wouldn't mind either way
i’ll remember his time in NY favorably, which is not what i thought when they signed him after ‘05. i figured he’d be on his last legs.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Johnny = White Hot
Confidence to spare
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions
it looks like
we’re waiting for good pitches and thats what we should have done the first game
by NYYEastcosterNJD on Nov 2, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions
how is having a parade
a “Key to the Game”?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions
All I’ve seen is a blooper. Lee will be tough.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Notice how the steroids have “unhorsed” him.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
damn we're just missing
at least we’re hitting those fastballs over the plate rather than just looking at em
ALL THE WAY DAMON!!!!!!!!!!
"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 2, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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 2, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions
I think that just about doubled Lee’s postseason ERA.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Arod or Mo? Who has been more valuable?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
thats a tough one
we wouldn’t be here without both of them. Rivera is the only closer who hasn’t sucked in the playoffs, and the Yanks may not have gotten out of the LDS if A-Rod had disappeared in the playoffs.
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!111
THAT’S THE WAY, YOU HALF-MAN, HALF-BULL!!!!!!!!!
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions
A-CLUTCH
THE CENTAUR WORKED!!!
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions
let's get picture of everybody as some kind of half-man, half-animal
Whatever works.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
Haha
Don’t think anybody else commissioned paintings like A-Rod did.
by pkyankeefan on Nov 2, 2009 8:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Tex as a bear, Cano as some kind of cat…
I wish I had Photoshop on this computer.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Because Posada and Matsui are on the bench.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
i love how we're complaining
about a 30/80 guy batting 5th in the lineup.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
no Matsui, no Posada
The other candidates are Cano, Molina, or Gardner.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
do you think Lee
is going to be catching any pop-ups in a cool, non-chalant style tonight?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions
Arod!
This is what they needed to do put some runs up early.
by Yankz09 on Nov 2, 2009 8:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The entire Phillies bench
look like they all just had simultaneous hysterectomies.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nyuk nyuk nyuk....
Gonna be a good night. I can feel it
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
yes i cant wait.
lee is not that good, hes just had a great postseason. come on yanks show everyone what real champs look like
Smart thinkin there Johnny
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions
Lee is struggling early!
Attack!! DO NOT let him settle in
by Yankz09 on Nov 2, 2009 8:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Cano looks like Soriano
circa 2003. brutal.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions
true
at least he’s not striking out.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
No. If you think he does, you don’t remember what it looked like.
Soriano was diving for pitches off the plate, chasing sliders that started in the lefty batter’s box and breaking away.
Cano looks like he’s one big swing away from a scorched double. His swing is still under control where Soriano was flailing.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
BLACK TACO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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 2, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions
I would rather see the pitcher hitting than Cano
How in the hell did he hit .300? Did he come up that many times without anybody on base?
no
I love Jeter, but let’s not get carried away.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Nah
Yogi won 10 rings. Jeet is awesome but the Yanks got some history.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
He’d be the best player in franchise history on probably 25 or 26 clubs in baseball history. Just not the Yankees.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I have Jeter 7th behind Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Ford, Berra.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
There is no when
and to your other point, he’s got some stiff competition, i’d say no
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
Babe
transcended baseball.
Jeter had a bunch of hits and did Alyssa Milano.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Xmas commercials
on November 2nd?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions
IHOP has bee showing holiday pancakes commercials for a week. Christmas season starts right after the 4th of July.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
I think the Yankees are going to hit Lee hard today and that should
still the voices saying IF only he pitched yesterday.
Its a bit early for typos there pal
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe if its a clutch RISP Situation
but otherwise nah.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
Are those A-Rod chants in Phili?
in the first inning already? Yankees fans must be in high number tonight.
his velocity is good
But the location and breaking ball to Rollins were not.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions
Watch him reset his feet on the replay. His weight was off and he had no where to go.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
ok
i walked to the bathroom for a second, come back and see Victorino on the ground. Now i see the replay. No intention there, although it got him pretty good.
biggest
thing i saw by the yankees is they didnt seem to be “fooled” by lee
good
that’s baseball. hit-retaliation. it’s a shame the umps didn’t allow the Yankees the right to go after somebody last night.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions
i would
douobt if victorino can stay in the game
is it time to start
walking Utley yet? seriously.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions
This isn’t even bad AJ. Rollins hit a scorcher that Jeter just missed, then Victorino put himself in the path of the ball.
Give AJ a chance.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
This is exactly how A.J. started
the last time he was handed the ball in a series clinching game. Give up 3 runs before even getting an out.
PS. I HATE UTLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!
God Utley is too much of a beast
He must be termnated
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
Actually let me backtrack
The Phillies had a big first inning in Game 2. Guess who won that one, guys.
wasn't that against Joe Saunders?
just saying…
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
utley should
get plunked for watching that thing
AJ pitches better when he’s down. Let him think he’s farther down.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I wrote on here earlier AJ and Molina needed to alter the gameplan
They shouldve known the Phillies would be more aggressive.
cliff lee
doesnt look very impressive to me tonite
but we have to keep the damage at 3
i thought that 3-2 pitch looked good
Molina didn’t seem to frame it.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions
What?
That was called a ball?
"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 2, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions
What the hell are the pitchers doing to their caps to wear them out like that? Look at AJ’s brim.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
At the bar with friends...
Why oh why do you pitch to utley……whyyyyy?
Let’s go yanks we can put runs on the board just don’t allow no more…let’s go baby!
by NYYWinsRings26 on Nov 2, 2009 8:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
If it goes against the Yankees it’s not controversial.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
How the fuck is that a god damn ball
Thanks Fox for the replay
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions
Last time he stole, the Yanks came back to win.
Let him have the base.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
That's better.
Settle down AJ.
"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 2, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions
That's how you get back on track
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 2, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions
haha werth
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
i know nobody cares
but the Knicks are winning. and it’s past the first quarter.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions
Ho-hum. Just another day at the office.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Teix.
You’re the man.
"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 2, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions
hahaha
(mental picture of what Giambi would’ve done with that ball)
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions
Joe Buck
“Teixieria LITERALLY took a hit away from Ibanez.”
As opposed to metaphorically taking a hit away?
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions
figuratively
Joe Buck is a douchebag.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Nov 2, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
if not for the ump
this inning would be long over. sigh.
A.J. isn't looking that bad
it was just that freaking UTLEY again. I guess at least we know who the MVP for the Phillies is.
PS. I HATE UTLEY!!!!!!
all right AJ
Hold it at 3. Lee is’t going nine, and we’ll scratch out a few more runs.
by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions
The mojo here sucks.
Let’s try a new thread: http://www.pinstripealley.com/2009/11/2/1112121/world-series-game-5-overflow
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
OK, we need 3 runs off Lee
I dont care how he looked in the 1st, this won’t be easy by any means
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
Alright.
That’s it.
5-0 ballgame. AJ will USE IT.
up to the Bats now.
Time to HAND BANANA Cliff Lee.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bring your rally with you
http://www.pinstripealley.com/2009/11/2/1112121/world-series-game-5-overflow
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
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