Yankees 5, Rays 4: Home Run Derby
by jscape2000 on Jul 31, 2010 10:09 PM EDT
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PrintThe Yankees never held a lead in this one, tying the score in the 2nd, the 6th, and the 7th, until Robbie Cano (donchaknow?) continued his MVP year. This time it was a class Bases Empty MVP blast, but it was as clutch as any hit all season.
Javy Vazquez was pretty good against one of the best offenses in baseball. But Carl Crawford is a beast- he drove in a run, laid down one of the best bunts you'll ever see to set up runner on the corner, and he stole a base.
This is one of those games that flew by- tense, well pitched, and supremely important to the fate of the season.
Javy pitched into the 7th, and then Old Man Logan came in looking dominant.
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one whose noticed that D-Rob hasn't allowed a run since the 4th of July, striking out 15 in 10 innings of work. Since May 8th, Houdini has pitched to a 2.22 ERA with more than a K per inning.
Tex and Swish did their parts, adding to Grand Central's sac fly to bring in the Bomber's runs.
There was a lot of pressure on Matt Garza following his no-hit performance last time out. I give him all the credit in the world for pitching a great game; most pitchers drop the next couple of starts after a no-no or perfect game, either from fatigue or mental let down or trying to be too perfect. This guy is good.
The Yankees' lead is back to 2 games, and tomorrow they go for the series win.
Comment of the Game: There were several good ones, but I love this pic from Kevin L.
Play of the Game: Any doubt? It swung the Yanks' odds of winning by 37.1%
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What an AWESOME win tonight
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
CANO IS A MONSTER!!!
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
This is quite possibly the most exciting series of the year thus far!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 31, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
But how did you feel about him last year?
by HilltopPark on Jul 31, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
OK - I know there were an awful lot of folks hatin' on him last year
for his #s with RISP. Glad to hear you weren’t one of ’em.
by HilltopPark on Jul 31, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
to be honest
I didn’t like it, nor understand why the hell he was such a different player, but never did I hate on Cano.
Always knew that the player he is now is what his potential had. The man can hit any ball anywhere, anyhow, however far.
Beer me
by FreeBradshaw on Jul 31, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
amazing how he basically becomes the same dude, no matter what the bases look like
and he’s MVP caliber.
Beer me
by FreeBradshaw on Jul 31, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
yea last year was insanely weird for him when he couldn;t buy a hit with guys on base
looks like everything is evening out now… last year he had a bit of bad luck
i admit it -- he frustrated the hell
outta me because all the stuff he’s doing now seemed to be easily within reach but hiding in his back pocket. Like he didn’t care.
Never hated on him tho. But glad he’s lettin’ it fly now.
yup
seemed like a matter of time before this happened…but just…when?
He had his .342 season and all at that, top ten in “teh batting title”, but the opposite field HR’s told you that there was a lot more power in that bat then just a .320 singles hitter type guy.
He’s there now, no doubt.
Beer me
by FreeBradshaw on Jul 31, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
one of the best games i've watched all year
would love to watch CC throw a gem tomorrow.
I believe in the Church of Baseball
by Frank Campagnola on Jul 31, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
Don't want anyone else on the mound for the series win
Let’s do it!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 31, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It's really sad that DRaysBay is whining about payroll after this one.
Great game.
Did you know Joe Morgan thinks Cano will win a batting title one day?
BAHAHAHA
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 31, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
non of our "accquisitions" didnt even win this one for us
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
They only had the 1st pick of the draft for.. about 10 years or so
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 31, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That is sad
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 31, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Which begs the question:
Where does their payroll fall in comparison to the Yanks? (Obviously lower, but by how much?)
let 'em bitch for a while
every fan that bitches about payroll only wishes their owner actually cared how their team did
Just like GGBG's Legs
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 31, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Such a great game.
Tex and Robbie crushed those HRs. The bastard was pretty magnificent, and I love DRob.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jul 31, 2010 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
you approve
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
low blow
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
You're a COG machine, Kevin
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 31, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks i made that pic myself
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
but she hasnt said anything yet bro
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
(grabs popcorn)
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
You're a little older than me, aren't you?
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jul 31, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Zimmerman just walked off for the Nats to beat the Phils.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jul 31, 2010 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
Nats in a few years are going to be the rays of the NL East
if they got ramos, who they stole form the Twinkies, looks like a decent catcher. They are gonna have a decent team assuming their young pitching gets better and jesusberg doesn’t blow out his arm
Hey, DRaysBay
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Jul 31, 2010 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
OOOH that ones nice
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
lol
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
yeah, you mad
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Jul 31, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
he looks so young...
but I saw the Melkman play on tv the other day. He’s slimmed down alot. He was overweight at the beginning of the year
Section 203 Row 15 Seat 1
there are two ways to piss off a tampa bay ray
1. rip a win out of there hearts
2. steal evan longoria’s hat
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
by Kevin L on Jul 31, 2010 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Twas glorious!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 31, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
It was clearly all I needed to see. :P
Bringing Absurdity to New Heights!
by jigglytuffy on Jul 31, 2010 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
And how!
It was a monster shot!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 31, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I usually know when he hits them.
Whereas some of the other guys, I have to wiggle about for a second.
Bringing Absurdity to New Heights!
by jigglytuffy on Jul 31, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
you wiggled on this one huh
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
....no?
Bringing Absurdity to New Heights!
by jigglytuffy on Jul 31, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
It's understandable.
He’s got such a nice swing.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 31, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to mention, he seems to know when he hits them too.
Bringing Absurdity to New Heights!
by jigglytuffy on Jul 31, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
That he does!
Don’t cha know!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 31, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Brotha Man is just badass
Bringing Absurdity to New Heights!
by jigglytuffy on Jul 31, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
On the other plus side
The game I’m logging tonight has gone by very fast! knocks on wood
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 31, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
2 bajillion feet
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 31, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you!
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 31, 2010 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Your team could have at least lost for us in return.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 31, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah
Though I did think they were gonna lose the whole time
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 31, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Lots of people jumping from the Bahston wagon recently
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 1, 2010 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
How was the game?
Only saw Arods at bats, Berkmans at bats and Canos at bat
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Had to use gameday
Was exciting, couldn’t see any of the homers but yea, exciting.
Tommorow’s game is on TV, 600 pl0x
It was pretty freakin' awesome
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 1, 2010 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
BEL-TED
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
Houston should
switch to NL West and D-Backs should b switched to AL West.
these thoughts come to me from space.
interesting...
from ESPN:
RHP Chan Ho Park, designated for assignment by the Yankees on Saturday, got a Rodriguez home uniform signed by the slugger before leaving the clubhouse.
does that happen often?
♪ They got... the mustard.... OUT! ♫
♫ They got the mustard out! ♪
That's weird
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 1, 2010 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Gotta love teh CHOP
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 1, 2010 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions
For those who care...
IT’S SHARK WEEK!!!!!!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
Sharks have a week for The Most Interesting Man in the World
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Aug 1, 2010 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 1, 2010 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions
"Old Man Logan"
Nice Wolverine reference.
Thanks- I never got the end of that mini-series. I’ve got to remember to keep an eye out for the tradepaper.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
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