World Series Game 6: It ends tonight.
by CrazyYankeeChick on Nov 4, 2009 6:32 PM EST
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PrintPhiladelphia Phillies at New York Yankees, Nov 4, 2009 7:57 PM EST
"Have you ever seen Gattaca?"
"Um. Oh. Yeah. With Halle Berry?"
"Huh? No..you're thinking of Gothika. Wait, you've seen Gothika?"
"No."
"Then why did you say--ok, nevermind, the point is, there's this part in the movie where these 2 guys, who always have these swimming competitions with each other, are like treading water in the middle of the ocean, and one guy says, 'How did you do it? How do always, always beat me?' and the other guy says, 'You know how I did it? I never saved anything for the way back.'"
That was a conversation I had with my sister after Game 5.
The Yankees don't need Game 7. The 2009 baseball season ends tonight.
Put everything in. Andy Pettitte with short rest. Pedro Martinez with long-history. A Yankee line-up whose made a living just-besting their postseason opponents. A fanbase that's teetered on nerves, anxiety, but always hope.
A team that's been waiting for this for 9 years.
Never save anything for the swim back.
Because it ends tonight.
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So Andy and Pedro are gonna decide this with ... a swimming competition?
Hope Andy has a good pair of goggles.
Even more imoportant, I dont have faith in Pedro and the Philly Pen
I cant wait to see the Yankees celebrate tonight. Do you guys want a walkoff or a blowout?
Question: How is it that the Pirates could complete a trade during the World Series? Don’t they usually hold those things off until after the postseason?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Do you really think a Pirates/Rays trade could detract from the WS
Its not like somebody is opting out of their contract or anything.
Watching MLB Network
Why can’t Al Leiter and Harold Reynolds do the game tonight?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Throwing the pitches at the camera and doing the split screen is one of the simplest and most effective baseball lessons I’ve ever seen.
And now Reynolds is giving really good analysis of Howard.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Even their
prerequisite annoying guy…Rob Dibble, isn’t all that annoying. I’d listen to him anyone on Fox (not saying much…but still).
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...or Mitch Williams.
why I thought it was Rob Dibble…I dunno.
Either way..annoying, yet not an idiot.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thinking the same thing. This winter is going to be awesome. My new favorite channel.
"It's only fun if you win, Skip." -- Me.
Absolutely
I’m going to be watching the Arizona Fall League.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Intersting that MO's mechanics have not changed at all....
its just 96 turned into 91 with a lot more movement.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait
for this one to get started.
I’d like to see the offense get on Pedro early.
Bring home #27, Andy!
by Yankees82 on Nov 4, 2009 6:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
So nervous...
I already am 3 beers deep… First pitch isn’t for 1 full hour….
Oh I hope this is going to be a long long night. If they win tonight, I’m going to be just as big an asshole as the rest of these jerkoff Philly fans; Screaming off my balcony, spraying beer all over the onlookers below me, mixing with their sweet, sweet tears of pain.
LETS GO YANKEES!!!!
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 6:58 PM EST reply actions
Got my drink, comfy on the couch, ready to go.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Can we establish Game 6 drinking game rules now?
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions
Drink on fisted, missed calls, and fellating of Chase Utley?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
What about mention of Payroll, #27, and mention of age?
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
gotta set some guidlines.
Tho..whoever may be drinking Lite Beer…you all gottta drink at everything
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whiskey and Soda- add payroll to my 3, but not the other two.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I'm fine with that
The whiskey and the conditions (Payroll, Fisted, Missed and Utley Schlong Sucking)
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
Add short rest. It’ll be worth it.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
better drink teh whiskey by the cap-full...
they’be already mention short rest about 15 time already in 5 minutes.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m not really starting till first pitch.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
good idea.
if you were playing along you’d be urling right now….
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol...
I turn on FOX exactly at 7:30…and their lead in highlights have nothing but Chase Utley…leading right into the final strike.
DRINK
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Utley's Torrid Pace"
DRINK
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Watching the Reggie 3-HR game on MLB Network.
Fuck FOX Pregame and Mark Grace’s hack-job attempt at journalism.
How Would Buck/McCarver React To Victorino Wearing A Bloody Batting Glove?
Its not like Fox went crazy with Schilling’s sock. I think these guys would lose their minds.
I'll say this about Fox
I do like the music they play at the beginning of the game. I’d love it if that song played when I walked into a room.
by long time listener on Nov 4, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions
is that what it is?
All I know is, if that music played when I walked into a room, people who be like “Who’s that guy? His music sounds important.” Which is the effect I’m looking for.
by long time listener on Nov 4, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think it is...I watched a bit of of the movie after I heard it.
but the lead in definitely is some copyright infringement type tip
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who did Chris Rose Blow to get his job?
He sucks almost as bad as Grace/Karros. You know you suck when you guys make people miss Jeanne Zelasko/ Kevin Kennedy. They should just scrap the pregame. They didnt even show full introductions in game one.
Oo..
how could we forget…or maybe its a good thing.
Drink anytime they mention “short rest” or “3 days Rest”.
I think that needs to be left out. I’d be hammered already.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im doing it
I got nothing goin on tomorrow, I can get schwasted
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
I'd love to join.....
probably not a good idea to get hammered.
I’m already doing wrong studying and watching the game….
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good thing
Because there is some MASSIVE Utley fellating now….
Driiiiiink
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Why dont they have a former Yankee and a former Phillie do the pre game?
Have like O’Neill/Schmidt, or someone of the sort. I bet fans would tune in more for a former favorite than these guys.
Does Tanyon Sturtze get any money for that Gillette commercial?
They do mention his name.
by long time listener on Nov 4, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions
I love that Jeter Gillete commercial...
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions
Mary J Blige should be Nacy Kerrigan'ed for this National Anthem...
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nah, it’s ok. Not a great one. Wasn’t crazy about the glasses-pull.
It’s a really frickin’ hard song to sing a capella.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
it aint the idea its hard...
its the way she’s singing it.
I’ve always hated when whoever sings it has to drag everything out and make it “their own”.
I guess the annoyance is fitting for FOX’ presentation.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree
Nobody wants a new interpretation of the star spangled banner. Whitney didnt change it up, why does that hack Mary J have to?
Hoping Girardi gave something as good as this in the lockerroom
“I don’t know what to say, really. Three minutes to the biggest battle of our professional lives. All comes down to today, and either, we heal as a team, or we’re gonna crumble. Inch by inch, play by play. Until we’re finished. We’re in hell right now, gentlemen. Believe me. And, we can stay here, get the shit kicked out of us, or we can fight our way back into the light. We can climb outta hell… one inch at a time. Now I can’t do it for ya, I’m too old. I look around, I see these young faces and I think, I mean, I’ve made every wrong choice a middle-aged man can make. I, uh, I’ve pissed away all my money, believe it or not. I chased off anyone who’s ever loved me. And lately, I can’t even stand the face I see in the mirror. You know, when you get old, in life, things get taken from you. I mean, that’s… that’s… that’s a part of life. But, you only learn that when you start losin’ stuff. You find out life’s this game of inches, so is football. Because in either game – life or football – the margin for error is so small. I mean, one half a step too late or too early and you don’t quite make it. One half second too slow, too fast and you don’t quite catch it. The inches we need are everywhere around us. They’re in every break of the game, every minute, every second. On this team we fight for that inch. On this team we tear ourselves and everyone else around us to pieces for that inch. We claw with our fingernails for that inch. Because we know when add up all those inches, that’s gonna make the fucking difference between winning and losing! Between living and dying! I’ll tell you this, in any fight it’s the guy whose willing to die whose gonna win that inch. And I know, if I’m gonna have any life anymore it’s because I’m still willing to fight and die for that inch, because that’s what living is, the six inches in front of your face. Now I can’t make you do it. You’ve got to look at the guy next to you, look into his eyes. Now I think ya going to see a guy who will go that inch with you. Your gonna see a guy who will sacrifice himself for this team, because he knows when it comes down to it your gonna do the same for him. That’s a team, gentlemen, and either, we heal, now, as a team, or we will die as individuals. That’s football guys, that’s all it is. Now, what are you gonna do? "
Blige took off her glasses...
She’s getting serious…
I Hope Yankee Fans Stay In Their Seats And Make Noise
Screw the martini bar and the steakhouse, its game 6 of the World Series. Remember when people use to go to the ballpark to see baseball?
I wonder if Nat Geo
can get Buck and McCarver to go on the search for the Amazon Headshrinkers….
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want baseball. Runs for us, outs for them.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Quiet Mr "I have to Study"
I already am too drunk to remember 4 things… dont make me remember #5
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
You missed short rest. I have a sticky note of them on my desktop. Planning ahead.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Just go by
“Drink whenever I heard something that annoys me”. You’ll be OK.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 shots for...
“the red-hot Chase Utley”
Everybody drinks when a shot of a sloshed Kurt Russell comes on in the late innings of the game.
LET'S GO YANKEES!!!!!
"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 4, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions
Joe Buck and McCarver just had there Phillies towels and thundersticks brought to the booth
I think I just saw a Chase Utley Fathead behind them under the FOX logo.
End this shit andy....
Sit down jimmy little
by NYYWinsRings26 on Nov 4, 2009 7:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Nice play Derek! That’s what solid position will do for you.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I’m saving the countdown for a lead.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
wow Victorino
looks well since we milked his injury
by Kuzzie2 on Nov 4, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions
THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT BABY!
"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 4, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions
4-6-3!!!!!!!!
Three of the sweetest numbers in our alphabet … er, numeric system.
by long time listener on Nov 4, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions
I like to think of that as 1............23
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
as long as howard bats with no one on, I'm fine
He’s still dangerous
by Monotonousblob on Nov 4, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
My uncle, who speaks no English, saw the Black Taco commercial and when it was over, he got up and spread his asscheeks and yelled “Black Ass.” Enjoy that.
"It's only fun if you win, Skip." -- Me.
Yes!
Great start! Andy looking good!
by Yankees82 on Nov 4, 2009 8:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Nice 1-2-3 For Andy
Now let’s start swinging and score some runs.!
by Yankz09 on Nov 4, 2009 8:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
who's she
She’s quite fetching. Those legs don’t quit until they get to the floor, and even there, they’re just resting.
by long time listener on Nov 4, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
You don't know who she is?
I’m disappointed. It’s Tricia Helfer of Battlestar Galatica fame
Play today, win today, ‘das it.
Short rest mentioned
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Ohhhh he saw that pitch pretty welll
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions
McCarver and Waldman...
that must have been the worst few minutes of your life
by bluecheese999 on Nov 4, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Alright Johnny, just need a HR from you and I'll be happy
though a clean base hit is great too
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
Not good
Although Jeter tagged that one pretty good, just didn’t find the gap…
Let’s go Tex. Let’s see that August Tex we’ve been missing.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
for the love
75 mph changeup belt-high? You’ve got to DESTROY that pitch.
by long time listener on Nov 4, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions
Yea, I love taking pitches as much as the next guy, but eventually these middle of the order guys gotta take the bat off the shoulder
Just don’t make outs, that’s all I ask.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
There is actually such a thing as "The Tim McCarver Show" --
Only I have a feeling only his mother watches it.
"It's only fun if you win, Skip." -- Me.
The first show was great
Artie did what every Yankees fan has always dreamt of, making a complete fool out of Buck on live television.
The 100 mph pitches are home run pitches- you’ve got to provide all the power for a Pedro pitch all by yourself.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
close
no ci-gar.
Pedro better go juice in the dugout, only so long he’s gonna get away with that SLOP.
DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like that with Pedro and Petitte pitching they're showing a commercial for Thermalcare
to heal muscle soreness
My money’s on GI Joe. He’d call in the air strike.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Ninja Assassin would just jump on the missile
and ride it like a surf board
by Monotonousblob on Nov 4, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
If we win every inning
we have a pretty good chance at winning the game :D
by Monotonousblob on Nov 4, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
He’s bound to figure it out eventually. I hope it happens in spring training.
by long time listener on Nov 4, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry I was trying to be sarcastic
Plus its the WS. I can be non-truthful a little cant I?
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
I thought it, but I don’t want to jinx anything by saying it.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Man, Howard can't buy a hit
and I can live with that.
Insta-Out
Strikes again
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions
Joe West?
And I thought he’s been pretty good so far…. Andy is just baaarely missing
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Nov 4, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
Did you see those blasts in Game 3- I understand.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Nope. But not a bad outcome either.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."