ALDS Game 1: Yankees 9, Tigers 3
by jscape2000 on Oct 1, 2011 11:34 PM EDT
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Was it Gritty Gutty Brett Gardner, whose 6th inning 2-RBI single gave the Yankees breathing room?
Was it Robbie Cano, whose 5th inning hit broke the 1-1 tie left over from last night, and whose grand slam blew the game wide open?
I pick Ivan Nova, who pitched the game of his life. 6.1 innings, 8 baserunners, 5 strikeouts.
Before the season started, I didn't think Nova could cut it as a major league starter. I didn't think he was good enough to be a Yankee. I didn't think he had enough control, I didn't think he had enough stuff, I didn't think he was good enough.
I was wrong.
I'm sorry, Ivan Nova, that I was so wrong about you. I'm sorry I worried that you could outpitch Doug Fister, whose name still makes me laugh.
I don't buy into the "True Yankee" nonsense, but I do believe in earning your pinstripes. They're all yours. You earned them.
Comment of the Game: a text from my brother as Ayala enters the game: "I can't take Ayala right now."
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What I took from Robbie's Interview.
“This Game is easy.”
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Go ahead, celebrate in April, We'll dance in October."
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Textbook win, great pitching and Cano is a monster.
You couldn’t script that one any better outside that nonsense in the 9th inning. The rainout definitely benefited the Yankees, anytime you avoid Verlander it is good.
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Oct 1, 2011 11:37 PM EDT reply actions
Recap fail
Gardner hit a 1B.
Nova went 6.1.
Fixed.
You and your attention to detail. Ridiculous.
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Weird
No one has ever corrected me…
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by Brandon C. on Oct 1, 2011 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
zing!
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Ooph
That one hurts.
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TWSS?
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No it’s appreciated. I’m cable-less, so I’m making do with internet and radio.
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Bud had the cable-less in mind when he made TBS deal
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Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
And did you notice that the MLB.tv postseason package doesn’t include the World Series on Fox?
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 1, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Mo was just Mo.
When it got interesting in the 9th Joe goes to the grown folks.
"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel
by tnredneckyankeesfan on Oct 1, 2011 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
Joe should just rule Ayala injured and replace him win Colon.
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Oct 1, 2011 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
Cant we just trade Ayala to the Sox in case they need a starter for game 163?
Oh wait..
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
You know they would take the Yankees up on that deal.
As long as they threw in a 30-Rack of Bud for the rest of the Sux pitchers.
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Oct 1, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Sox probably drink some cheap shit
Natural Light or something of the sort.
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
I dont think it was a save situation, lowered the ERA though
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
At least Ayala made us all forget about Posada's baserunning blunder in the 2nd
Oh, wait, I guess I didn’t forget quite yet
Posada has a bright future as a 3B coach in Arizona
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
Could not have asked for a better situation. Nova came close to pitching the entire game. Did not need to use any of the real relievers except Mo for three pitches. Everyone contributed except A-Rod. Good defense, good hitting with men in scoring position. I would still start CC tomorrow but if Joe goes with Garcia I’ve got to figure he’s right and I’m wrong.
Don't think CC has any chance of starting tomorrow now.
Bullpen’s fresh to help Garcia
Nova’s trustworthy enough to start Game 5
If CC pitches Game 3 he’s lined up to pitch Game 1 of ALCS
If the Yankees sweep, CC can pitch Game 1 of the ALCS.
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by Brandon C. on Oct 1, 2011 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Does Hanzus get a vote?
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
The whole game turned once Cano got to Fister.
Up till that point he was breezing through the Yankees.
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Oct 1, 2011 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
Anyway, going to the game tomorrow! If it’s anything like the game was tonight, it should be awesome.
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Scherzer's got some good stuff
Good K-rate, a little wild, little bit of gopher-itis.
That last one might help us.
by PortlandYankee on Oct 1, 2011 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He is a fly ball pitcher.
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A big plus for them to face Scherzer in Yankee Stadium
Less room for error for a flyball pitcher that gives up the long ball.
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Oct 1, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I will not and I have never!
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You will not tell us when?
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Go ahead, celebrate in April, We'll dance in October."
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Never will happen!
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Ok, so you’re not going to and have never told us what time. Understood.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Go ahead, celebrate in April, We'll dance in October."
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Brandon going to come up short at the game tomorrow?
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
by YankeesJets on Oct 1, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bet you he’ll say it was the cold weather.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Go ahead, celebrate in April, We'll dance in October."
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
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Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Go ahead, celebrate in April, We'll dance in October."
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
by Kevin L on Oct 1, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Glad they cut to that Leyland interview
Learned alot from it
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
Yeah, we Fisted him all right.
The quest for excellence is eternal.
by Xavier10 on Oct 1, 2011 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Great to get the first win out of the way
Cano, Nova, and Gardner really played great today. On to the next one!
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2010 Miami Heat-Cry me a River like a Bosh.
2011 Boston Red Sox-45 ESPN experts picked the wrong AL East Champion.
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-Its not so sunny in Philadelphia anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 1, 2011 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
Robbie shoulda had a 2 HR night
He saw the umps call his first hit a double and said “No, that will not do”
AJ isnt pitching Tuesday
Its an off day.
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No, Wednesday's the off day
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by bluecheese999 on Oct 1, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Tuesday will also be an off day unless it rains again
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Oh ok, understood
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by bluecheese999 on Oct 1, 2011 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Not going to be a game Tuesday, only Best of 5 not 7.
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
If Leyland were a better manager, he's send Porcello out tomorrow
GB pitcher in YS, save the FB Scherzer for Game 4.
Never mind, 3 days rest
And he pobably didn’t know THIS was gonna happen.
by PortlandYankee on Oct 1, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
more picture exist of this man than he deserves just because of his eyes
he’s a good pitcher but not that good
10 more wins nice job Yankees greetings from Oregon
Sure love listening to Frank sing about New York. I love my Yankees!
by OregonYank on Oct 2, 2011 12:04 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
have you ever traveled up the old Oregon dirt trail?
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Me too I have the game on my iPhone
by OregonYank on Oct 2, 2011 12:10 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Weather: Rain
Health: Good
Food: 1000 pounds
This sounds like CC!
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by Hasan Paliwala on Oct 2, 2011 2:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Do you get dysentery if you get stuck in the mud?
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 2, 2011 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Lets not forget Avila being thrown out at the plate
Great play CGrandy, Jeter, and Martin.
All hype no bite teams of 2010-2011:
2010 Miami Heat-Cry me a River like a Bosh.
2011 Boston Red Sox-45 ESPN experts picked the wrong AL East Champion.
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-Its not so sunny in Philadelphia anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 2, 2011 12:08 AM EDT reply actions
x
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 2, 2011 3:18 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Alaskan here, Tigers are done!!!
As a life long Yankee fan, I can honestly say this series is already over. Two words, no heart. The Tigers don’t have it. Emotionless, subdued, whatever you want to call it, the Tigers don’t have anything. DONE!!! Bring on the next team, yawn.
I refuse to tiptoe through life, only to arrive safely at death.
2006 says hi, unfortunately
Still plenty of baseball to play. Thankfully, the Yankees are on the right side of the 1-0 series lead.
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