Today is the day.

by CrazyYankeeChick on Nov 4, 2009 11:18 AM EST in Analysis Comment 77 comments

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November 4, 2009.

11/4.

If the Yankees win tonight, their postseason record is 11-4.

And it will be their 114th win of 2009.

The only people who should be worried right now are Phillies fans.

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we are going to destroy Pedro

by Brian5517209 on Nov 4, 2009 11:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

wow brillant baseball analysis

by DT1 on Nov 4, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I know...

I mean…“asking if 11/4 was the same day MO blew the 2001 series” is such an insightful question.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 4, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

furthermore

Andy Pettitte is pitching in his 11th postseason with the Yankees. If he wins it, it’ll be his 4th of the year.

Pedro Martinez is pitching his 11th postseason game. If he loses, it’ll be his 4th against the Yankees.

by CrazyYankeeChick on Nov 4, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd pop the champagne bottle now...

but I like it cold….and fizzy too.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 4, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That is FANTASTIC!

It’s in the cards, apparently.

by PortlandYankee on Nov 4, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, Phillies fans should be worried

but so should us Yankee fans. Do you really want to do with an offseason of “congrats on your bought championship”?

Actually, never mind. I do look forward to that.

by GMan83201 on Nov 4, 2009 11:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Nice catch, CYC...tonight would be a great way for Andy to go out, if that's what he wants

by PortlandYankee on Nov 4, 2009 11:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like destiNY to me.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Nov 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

+1

by NumberSeven on Nov 4, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i should say, +114

by NumberSeven on Nov 4, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+100000000000000

by 4thabronxbombers on Nov 4, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+27

"Yes we lost and yes we are upset. But like all Champs we will bounce back."
Osi umenyiora

by donnybaseball23 on Nov 4, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They win tonight convincingly. Leave no doubt.. Get ahead and stay ahead, no sweating it out in the middle innings. Hit Pedro early and often, shut down Utley, give the Yankee haters nothing to hope for. Petitte goes 6, mix and match with Joba, Marte, etc., and Mo at the slightest whiff of trouble.
The Phillies know, if the Yankees have a 1-2 run lead, they get Mo in the 8th, so they have 7 innings to get the job done, they have no tomorrow, we ( at worst, do). If the Yankees have a bigger lead, like I said before , mix and match until Mo.

by fredny on Nov 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I am

already pacing the floor. Will be worried until I hear Sterling make the call…approx midnight tonight. Even have my own champagne.

We did better 'cause we got better...Yogi

by mickey07 on Nov 4, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I cant wait to hear

That we bought this championship. Never let the yankee haters forget that there are multiple players on this team that more then contributed to making this team a TEAM. And they all got payed 1 million or less. Just tell them oh im sorry our 423.5 million acutally wasnt that effective, CC struggled at points, AJ implosion, and Tex’s lack of hitting (clutch yes but overall numbers) SO there is plenty of ammo for this off season. Never let them forget we are and will be world champions. LETS GO YANKEES!!!!!!!! i look forward to my arguments with my employees.

by 4thabronxbombers on Nov 4, 2009 12:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Here are the guys who get paid less and make a HUGE impact

Pitchers: All under 500K
Chamberlain
Hughes
Coke
Aceves
Robertson

I ask you which one of these guys had the biggest impact and what team would we be without them.

Position Players: All under 2.125 million
Cabrera
Gardner
Hinske
Pena
Harriston Jr.
Molina

Same question as above.

overall numbers for our money we spent not as much bang for our buck as the phillies, dogders, or boston based on indiviuals numbers. Anyone who says this stuff to you about bought anything just point them to the numbers, they dont lie.

AMMO ANYONE?

by 4thabronxbombers on Nov 4, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

cervelli is under 500K as well

by 4thabronxbombers on Nov 4, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

avg pos player earned around 2.4 in 2009

under there as well for our guys except the big boys

by 4thabronxbombers on Nov 4, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

avg pos player earned around 2.4 in 2009

under there as well for our guys except the big boys

by 4thabronxbombers on Nov 4, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There is no price on Cervelli

he is the Ninja Assassin:)

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 4, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought Robbie was the Ninja… although he hasn’t been assassinating anything lately

Play today, win today, ‘das it.

by noonoo on Nov 4, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Cano=Assassin
Cervelli=The Almighty

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Nov 4, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So...

anyone else know what the ate for breakfast today? (Honey Nut Cherrio’s BTW…). What they wore to school/work? Lunch? What they havin for dinner? What girl’s ass seemed to get bigger today?

Remember what the morning air tasted like? Smell? Sounds?

Remember those few random Philly fans / Yankee haters who wished A-Rod tears his Achilles today?(My Professor actually…)

Remember if its Sunny? Raining? Cold…Warm(F you BTW…)?

Remember where you will be watching the game tonight. Remember who you watch the game with (for me…a Pharmacotheraputics textbook…which probably means I’m gonna remember why I get a bad grade tomorrow on my exam….)

Remember EVERYTHING that happens today cuz….

THIS IS THE DAY. THIS IS WHAT THE DAY OF WINNING THE WORLD SERIES FEELS LIKE!!!!!!!!! (err…well, technically its happening tomorrow morning…)

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 4, 2009 12:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

the bad grade is worth it.

i have a big test tommorow (highschool AP history) so i should be studying right now, have a little, but im to anixous, but if the yankees win tonite the 64 i get on my test tommorow will be the best grade i will ever get. GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Yes we lost and yes we are upset. But like all Champs we will bounce back."
Osi umenyiora

by donnybaseball23 on Nov 4, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll just remember the anxiety attacks....

Throughout the day. I start work at 6 am so I had all freaking day to think about different scenarios. Been waiting 9 freakin’ years for this.

by spiritcrusher on Nov 4, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Now if the final score is

11-4 that would be awesome. 27 is meant to be and we will get it tonight. GO YANKEES! LETS POP THAT CHAMPAGNE!

by justinxyankeesfan on Nov 4, 2009 12:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Pedro Martinez?

Let’s remind this guy one last time who his daddy is.

by Gelatin on Nov 4, 2009 12:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Buying It

If you want to really drive Phils fans nuts just ask them how much they think we can pick Utely up for when his contract is up. I’m up to 2 f-u’s.

by billindc on Nov 4, 2009 12:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

lol

by ACPhoenix on Nov 4, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

priceless

by Togaman7 on Nov 4, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

awww this is brilliant

Should we ask about Lee as well, just for kicks? :D

by pkyankeefan on Nov 4, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's Go Yankees!!!

by Scooby Snacks on Nov 4, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Chillin in Cali

gonna watch the game over here…gonna have my Black Taco at the ready…they need to watch how they pitch to Utley, and hit the ball early and hard! Big Tex you have been saving us with your defense, but we need your bat tonight. Yes I am talking to you as well Robbie Cano! GO YANKS!

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 4, 2009 1:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

So its 1 pm in the afternoon in NYC...

I wake up to my fiance walking thru the room door.

Stull wiping the cold from the eyes, I say..“hey babe what do you have in the bag?”….she says…

“A black taco, I wanted to see how they tasted because if the yanks win tonight we are celebrating

by NYYWinsRings26 on Nov 4, 2009 1:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

at taco bell"...

True story…..

We end this shit tonight…

by NYYWinsRings26 on Nov 4, 2009 1:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

get ready to change your name

and sounds like your marrying the right girl

by justinxyankeesfan on Nov 4, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

your fiance

is the second coolest chick on the planet. second only to our very own CYC!

by swanny4eva on Nov 4, 2009 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

question?

Isnt November 4 the day that MO blew his save in the world series vs the D-backs back in 2001?

by DT1 on Nov 4, 2009 2:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

answer

trolls are supposed to speak when spoken to. save your energy, its gonna be a long night for you

by swanny4eva on Nov 4, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like how anyone who posts a legitimate question is labeled a troll

SBN is pretty much the worst

by fleeb on Nov 4, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

if it was a legitmate question...

no, he’s not a troll.

You think if last year a Rays fan went on The Good Phight and asked when the last time the Phillies actually won the WS would be a "legitimate question?

Of course he’s “just asking”. He’s also instigating.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 4, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

that response

was not to this question alone, but to all the other trolling he has been doing over the last week or so. so, blow me douche

by swanny4eva on Nov 4, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You're going to be cuddling with Pedro

and crying yourselves to sleep when the night is over.

by Scooby Snacks on Nov 4, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

DT1

aka..the MASTER of the meaningless trivia.

I’m not sure if it was 11/4….but what does that prove? You think its gonna happen again? You like the lightening strike twice in the same spot theory?

More meaningless crap: …the one I took this morning.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 4, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

dont insult

your bodies natural way of flushing toxins by comparing it to this taint licker. at least when you go to the bathroom it serves a purpose. he however has never served a purpose

by swanny4eva on Nov 4, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Question?

Who was worse Mitch Williams or Brad Lidge? Another question, Where is Jimmy and his mouth now? Another question, why are you even on this site you azz-clown!

by McDaniel on Nov 4, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

and if you posted that on their site you would be banned within seconds

by swanny4eva on Nov 4, 2009 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Mo loss not Blown Save

dont ever speak about Mo again.

He did get the loss, but he only had 1 ER and it was on an error at E1 and then Bell wouldnt have ever reached third. And the fly ball would have been an out. SO NO Mo didnt blow the save it was just a loss and it was on the feilders.

I will let our boys do the talking tonight.

by 4thabronxbombers on Nov 4, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

stupid trolls

dont speak to early

by 4thabronxbombers on Nov 4, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There's a quiet irony...

when you call somebody stupid, and yet can’t construct a grammatically correct sentence yourself.

With that said, though I’m not rooting for the Yankees, I wouldn’t mind seeing a bit classier posts both here and over at the Good Phight from the opposing supporters.

Should be a fun game!

by Rachmaninoff on Nov 4, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

didnt know i was getting graded

and your use of soliloquy with regard to quiet irony, welp its just off uh duh duh.

I think i guess i will take off my overalls now………

by 4thabronxbombers on Nov 4, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

We here at Pinstripe Alley talk about baseball, not the looks of the other teams mangers, thers ur class.

"Yes we lost and yes we are upset. But like all Champs we will bounce back."
Osi umenyiora

by donnybaseball23 on Nov 4, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

what did u expect?

by DT1 on Nov 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Remember, Remember the 4th of November

not quite as good as tying it into the 5th of November, but it works

by Monotonousblob on Nov 4, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Is anybody else shitting blue twinkies today? I'm ready to get this shit going!!

by Yankees23 on Nov 4, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Watching clips of 1987 World Series on MLB Network --

And I am amazed at how stupid McCarver was even back then.

by Solomon96 on Nov 4, 2009 4:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bought?

I don’t want to hear any crying from jealous non Yankee fans about buying championships. If any owner could buy a championship they would do it in a second. If they could and decide not to, then they are dumb. If they don’t because they are pocketing the profits instead of re-investing in their team, then they are greedy and just want money and not glory. If they keep a team in an area where they can’t generate interest or money…then they are bad business people. No matter how you slice it…people’s choices in players are what counts. You can give 10 million to every half ass player in the league….they’re aren’t going to win unless it’s the right mix of players.

People win championships. Not money.

Pro sports are a business. You’re in it to win, or to sit there and lose and just count your dough.

Yes, the NY Yankees are in a hot market that has loved baseball for over 100 years….but at least ownership wants glory to go with the money!

I can only hope that the Yanks have extra cash to make the payroll 275 million if they need to! Winning is everything and if someone tells you different then they probably have never won anything!

GO YANKS!!! CLOSE IT OUT TONIGHT!!! Let the haters hate while we celebrate!!

by Ragnar808 on Nov 4, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

beautifuly said.

the owner of the royals, the Glass family i think, has more money then the stienbrenner family, i heard on the brian kenny show last week, hes normally hates on te yankees, but anyway if the glass family really has more money then george they should use some of that money to get a player that will draw fans and increase income so they could be on the track of winning, and there are many other teams like this.

but ur right sports is a business. and the yankees dont waste there mnoney they go out and get good players

"Yes we lost and yes we are upset. But like all Champs we will bounce back."
Osi umenyiora

by donnybaseball23 on Nov 4, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That's right...

Hey, these owners with dough….they don’t HAVE to spend it. that’s fine. I just don’t want to hear from fans complaining because the Yanks spend when other teams CHOOSE not to spend.

That’s cool. Keep the money in the bank, buy a house, a yacht….a whatever!!

THOSE are the people fans should whine about!

by Ragnar808 on Nov 4, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yankees win? I hope so, BUT

Let’s not count our chicks before they are hatched. As everyone knows, this time of year, ANYTHING can happen. As Yogi said, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over”.

by ndirish on Nov 4, 2009 5:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

#27 is so close I can almost taste it

Almost 2 hours till game time and my stomach is already in knots. I have to miss the first bit of the game, which I hate to do, but I’ll be glued to my phone until I can race home. Let’s get it done tonight Yankees!

by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 4, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

same here

by justinxyankeesfan on Nov 4, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I can't wait...

Until then, I’m watching Batman Returns.

As for the game tonight… READ MY SIGNATURE!

Play today, win today, ‘das it.

by noonoo on Nov 4, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

One of my favorite films. Burton is in his own world.

by Solomon96 on Nov 4, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

haha he is but I love Burton’s films. Edward Scissorhands is my favorite.

Play today, win today, ‘das it.

by noonoo on Nov 4, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I love them, as well. Not saying he should have handled the new Batman movie series, but I DO think the films could have been much darker — think David Fincher’s “Se7en” dark.

by Solomon96 on Nov 4, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Your picture

has been the background picture on my laptop.

Not that I have an obsession or anything…

by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 4, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Noonoo's that is

by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 4, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I will say it again

Those who complain about money have none.Usually because there to stupid to manage it.So complain away because that is what the intimidated do.For those that would like to learn why it is this way here is where you go http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8409 and don’t come back unless your a Yankees fan because im sure you still will not understand and I don’t have time to teach 9th grade business.27th tonight ,spanking little Pedro.

by cashman bashman on Nov 4, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Is it 7:57pm yet?

by Larry Soprano on Nov 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I heard Victorino might be scratched from the line-up

Looks like the Phillies traded one victory in the WS for a position player, pretty much. The Yanks will jump on Pedro from the get-go, they’ll figure him out the same way they did with Lee on game 5, I think it would be difficult for Pedro to repeat the same performance on game 2.
No rally towels, no fireworks or lit up liberty bells, no ‘Yankee/CC/Jeter sucks’ chants and more importantly, no pitchers on the batting line up with brings Matsui, Pedros real dad.

by spiritcrusher on Nov 4, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs