Yankees 10, Tigers 1: Yanks Send Series Back to Bronx
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:10 AM EDT
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PrintA.J. Burnett turned in a quality outing in his most important start as a Yankee and was backed by ten runs as the Yankees forced a decisive Game 5, defeating the Tigers 10-1 on Tuesday night.
Burnett struggled in the first inning, loading the bases via three walks. With two outs, Don Kelly lined out to Curtis Granderson, who got a poor read on the ball before making a fantastic recovery to make the catch, ending the inning and the bases loaded threat in the process. Following the first, Burnett shut the Tigers down, with his only mistake a 3-1 fastball that Victor Martinez launched into the right field seats.
Burnett's final line was 5 2/3 innings, four hits, four walks, three strikeouts, and one run. It's not a pretty line, but it looks worse than he actually pitched. Burnett was everything the Yankees needed.
The bullpen trio of Rafael Soriano, Phil Hughes, and Boone Logan was absolutely dominant, combining for 3 1/3 perfect innings with six strikeouts.
For the offense, Derek Jeter gave the Yankees a 2-0 lead in the third with a double over Austin Jackson's head, driving in Jorge Posada and Russell Martin, whose fantastic slide enabled him to score.
In the fifth, Curtis Granderson's RBI double and Alex Rodriguez's sac-fly gave the Yankees a 4-1 lead. After trading zeros in the sixth and seventh, the Yankees broke the game open with six runs in the eighth behind a balk, an RBI single from Jesus Montero, an RBI single from Brett Gardner, a wild pitch, and a 2-RBI single from Robinson Cano.
Well, Jose Valverde was wrong. This series is going back to the Bronx behind great pitching and a ton of runs.
Ivan Nova, keep it going, and send this team to the ALCS.
Play of the Game: Jeter's RBI double (+17.9%).
Thoughts and observations:
- Let's give A.J. Burnett an ovation. The man struggled mightily in the first inning and shook it off to give the Yankees their biggest win of the 2011 season. Let's say that again. A.J. Burnett gave the Yankees their biggest win of the season.
- Curtis Granderson made an amazing diving catch after Burnett was taken out for Rafael Soriano. Jhonny Peralta hit a fly ball into left-center field and Granderson ranged far to his right to make an unbelievable, Superman inspired diving catch.
- The bullpen was fantastic. Rafael Soriano looked great, striking out one in a perfect inning and a third. Phil Hughes looked better, striking out two in a perfect inning. Boone Logan looked the best, striking out the side in order. All three went down swinging.
- Alex Rodriguez went hitless through the first 34 innings of this series, but had two hits in the Yankees' six run eighth.
- In his first postseason game, Jesus Montero went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run.
- After struggling with RISP early in this series, the Yankees went 6-for-14 (.429) with RISP tonight.
- The Yankees had twenty five (25) baserunners tonight: 13 hits, 10 walks, and 2 HBPs.
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Yankees ALDS Game 5 history:
3-0 at home (1981, 2000, 2001)
0-3 on the road (1995, 1997, 2005)
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They won Game 5 on the road in Oakland in 2000.
"Don't you think it's strange that you'll make more money than President Hoover this year?"
"Why not? I had a better year than he did." - G.H. Ruth
by Andrew GM on Oct 5, 2011 12:36 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
You're right
my mistake
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by bluecheese999 on Oct 5, 2011 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
atleast we're at home.
We seem to be pretty succesful
Based on the last three games
I’ve determined I prefer those in which the Yankees score more runs than the other team.
Also, start spreadin’ the news.. Jose Valverde’s vagabond shoes are longing to stray, right to the very heart of it!
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Doooomed
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
Nova V. Fister in the Bronx
I like the Yankees’ chances.
America doesn't run on Dunkin; it runs on Varitek.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
This recap is an epitome.
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
What other recap is there?
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- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Got you, I was confused about the wording there, too.
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I believe in the Church of Baseball.
- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m not confused by it, lol. I thought you were around for that joke?
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Guess not?
Contributing writer for Pinstripe Alley.
I believe in the Church of Baseball.
- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
some guy in a game thread once said something was “an epitome” and argued with us for hours when we told him that was incorrect grammar because the entire idea of the word ‘epitome’ is that it’s something definite, and not indefinite.
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That wasn't some guy, I remember very specifically who it was.
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
Yep
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
Moar new names
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
http://www.sbnation.com/users/DCyanks21
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
There is always an argument on that.
No word is messed up more frequently here.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 5, 2011 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Except for Brandon
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 5, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
dominate
And I won’t even get into its/it’s, their/they’re/there, then/than, and the rest
by waw on Oct 5, 2011 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
"That's so bias"
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 5, 2011 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
"I am bias" is way correct
if you’re a relative of Len Bias.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 5, 2011 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Care to explain?
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- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, nothing.
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
Great win tonight
Keep it going in the Bronx, Yankees. The Rangers are waiting for us for an ALCS Rematch!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 5, 2011 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
And this time no Cliff Lee.
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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.
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This is true.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 5, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
Gardner’s still awesome!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 5, 2011 12:22 AM EDT reply actions
Game of the season for AJ
Pretty much all of our guys looked good. Still worried about Tex & Swisher.
Kudos to Good AJ!
I’ve been especially critical of AJ since joining the team. You never knew whether you were getting Good AJ or Bad AJ. But, even after a trying first inning, with Bad AJ trying to show his ugly head, Good AJ showed up and delivered an exceptional post-season game.
I’ve complained, but now it’s time to praise.
Good game on the mound!
x
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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by Kevin L on Oct 5, 2011 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
On to the next one
AJ is the man of the hour and he may have been able to go seven strong. It was also encouraging that Hughes looked pretty strong during his inning of work. Granderson with some momentum shifting plays at his old home ballpark with Jeter making some clutch plays of his own. Glad Hey-Zeus was able to get his feet wet in the postseason. Great win. Go Yanks!
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 5, 2011 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
Looks like a Panther (I know, racist)
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What catches
by CG. The one in the first was probably the true POG. That gets by him and Detroit has at least a 3-run lead.
Nice to see GGBG hitting again too.
The end result was nice, but if he hadn’t misplayed it off the bat it would have been a routine play.
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- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
that balls harder to judge than you think
even for a gold glove caliber cf.
I’ve played CF, I know it’s difficult. But he is a professional and it’s a ball he’s seen thousands of times.
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I believe in the Church of Baseball.
- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
he’s a pro, but that doesnt make it an easy play. Also, repition does little to help that kind of ball. you can disagree with me all you like, but analysts on all stations will share my opinion. Also, listening to John Fogarty doesnt qualify as playing centerfield.
I’ve played very competitive baseball, thank you. I didn’t need to ask the coach to put me in.
And no, analysts on all stations will not share your opinion. It was just talked about on ESPN about how the play was a great recovery, not a great catch.
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I believe in the Church of Baseball.
- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
And of course repetition helps. It’s called practice. He’s been taught “first step back” since he was six, and his first step was in. He had to recover. If he went back on that ball like he should have in the first place, we’re not talking about this because it would have seemed like a routine play.
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- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree, and this type of play is what keeps Granderson from being an elite outfielder. He looks spectacular on plays sometimes, but they are plays that would have been routine if he’d gotten a better jump. His speed is close to Gardner, and his athleticism is even better, but Gardner is the far better outfielder because of their first-steps.
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that ball was tatooed. I agree first step should be back, but he had to do more than retrace his steps to make the play. He didnt play the ball perfectly, I’m not saying he did, the degree of difficulty and the clutch situation is what made it a great catch. And give me a break, espn? I was referring to more respected analysts. See what his teammates are saying about it tomorrow
I doubt any of his teammates are going to say, “Curtis got a shitty jump on that ball, good thing he’s so athletic.”
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This.
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I believe in the Church of Baseball.
- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
they wont say that because they know how hard to judge it is. they will see the play for what it is and what it did for the team. In many ways thats a far more difficult play than his 2nd grab. Trust me I’ve made many diving catches.
They won't say that because they don't badmouth each other
That doesn’t mean they don’t think it on occasion
by waw on Oct 5, 2011 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
If you agree first step should be back, then you agree that he misplayed the ball. Misplays are not great catches.
It was great that he caught the ball, but he could have caught the ball and make it look a lot easier in the process.
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I believe in the Church of Baseball.
- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
you can have a slight misplay on a extremely difficult ball and recover to make the play and it still be a great catch. its just a different kind of great. Stop your black and white thinking, its dangerous.
I’m not the only one thinking this way.
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I believe in the Church of Baseball.
- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Jesus
a measly 2 for 2, obviously not major league ready!
by BlackandGoldTSgt on Oct 5, 2011 12:38 AM EDT reply actions
totally unforeseeable!
Especially after only batting .328/.406/.590 in September.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 5, 2011 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Grandy's the player of the game
As a former center fielder, I can tell you that a line drive directly at you is probably the hardest ball to judge. Saying that Curtis made it “more interesting than it should have been” shows little understanding of the player’s perspective in that situation. If that ball goes over his head, who knows if AJ even makes it out of the first inning. Grandy stayed with it and reacted with unparalleled athleticism. The second diving catch showed to everyone that he was going to give everything he had and not give up an inch, he would lay his body on the line to keep this team alive. It fired the team up en route to an offensive explosion in the eighth.
I give Burnett credit for hanging in there and staying tough, although I wouldn’t say he pitched well, just effectively. He was customarily wild and gave up some hard hit balls that were right at players. AJ had his teammates pick him up in the field several times, but that’s what they’re there for, to be strong when others are weak.
Also, hp umpiring was once again horrendous. I’m not saying K zone is 100% accurate, but it consistently makes the umpires look even worse. Perhaps they should do away with it just to save the league some face.
Hope the momentum carries all the way back to the bx.
Saying “more intesesting than it should have been” makes readers who didn’t see the game understand what happened a little better. He made a great recovery on a ball he badly misjudged.
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by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Though looking back, I could have articulated that better, so thanks for pointing it out
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by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Agree
We won so the strikezone won’t be a major topic but last night’s was as bad, if not worse than the other games. Even if you are 6’ 10" tall those strikes would be questionable. Sorry but a pitch at eye level is not a strike! 6" inside on a lefty isn’t a strike either! Please do something, MLB!
Despite being down 1-2, I was feeling really confident today. I felt like we would be able to hit Porcello, and was just hoping for a Good AJ appearance. I’m glad he showed up. Going into game 5, I feel good about our chances with Nova on the mound. It’s weird to say this, but I feel more confident with Nova pitching than any pitcher we’ve had in years (other than CC, of course). I think we win on Thursday 5-2.
The Savior has come, and he is glorious. #63
I get that feeling from Nova too
Part of that is that I’ve seen him work out of jams all year, and he hasn’t been fazed by the occassion, as far as I can tell. Kid’s got style, I’ve got to say.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Oct 5, 2011 12:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Absolute ovation for AJ
“Let’s give A.J. Burnett an ovation. The man struggled mightily in the first inning and shook it off to give the Yankees their biggest win of the 2011 season. Let’s say that again. A.J. Burnett gave the Yankees their biggest win of the season.”
AGREED AGREED AGREED.
(I have’nt been his biggest fan fer sure – but since Sept he’s been pulling his weight. CONGRATS!)
Well, since his last 2 starts, to be exact, lol. This is why you roll the dice with AJ, though. There’s always the chance that he gives you a gem. I would still go with Hughes in the ALCS if he’s healthy enough, though, not sure if I want to push my luck with AJ again.
The Savior has come, and he is glorious. #63
AJ Burnett, ladies and gentleman!
I’m running out of narratives to take down from this season. Yankees will regret letting the Rays into the postseason? Check. AJ is a headcase who can’t recover from baserunners? Check.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Oct 5, 2011 12:46 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yankees can't hit Detroit pitching
TBS announcers suck – no, wait, that one is still valid
by waw on Oct 5, 2011 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Better than Fox
Don’t we have Joe Buck to look forward to when the Yankees advance?
Live every week like it's shark week.
Definitely...
You would never know if the Yankees do anything good because they pull for the opposing team so much. When Granderson made those catches Darling and Smoltz just sat quiet. And after we put up 10, I wasn’t sure if they knew the game was still going on.
AJ Burnett does damage; what? Damage; what? DAMAGE!!!
Perhaps a good omen.
Of the four teams to come back after losing game three in a tied series, all four played at home.
America doesn't run on Dunkin; it runs on Varitek.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
nyyrocks29
I know you’ve had more faith in AJ (like me) than we realistically should have. Virtual high five, haha!
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by Hasan Paliwala on Oct 5, 2011 12:48 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thank god AJ
now I don’t need to blow up your house. until next time…
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I get knocked down!
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by Briceratops on Oct 5, 2011 1:08 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Extra lager!
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by Hasan Paliwala on Oct 5, 2011 1:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
First song
that gave me inspiration when I moved to Alaska in 1997. Kept me going after moving 5500 miles, and then they won 3 consecutive World Series. The change was seamless. Alaska and the Yankees, rock on!!! Screw the Seattle fans who I guess everyone thinks is our home team, even though they are 2,200 miles away.
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new guy here. great site, wish i would of joined earlier.
Can’t wait for game 5. Detrot fans probably figure they have a good chance against Nova because the Tigers have seen that sinker once already. I think Joe should have the same short leash rules with Nova as he did with Burnett. The bullpen this year has been ridiculous . Especially now if Hughes can keep pitching like he did tonight.
Hughes' curve looked unreal..crazy movement, and combo'd with a 95mph fastball..that's good baseball
Let’s hope he puts it together next season.
by schmosterballs92 on Oct 5, 2011 1:59 AM EDT reply actions
I really think Hughes’ place is in the pen. He was hitting 94-95 on his fastball, velocity he just can’t sustain as a starter. Mix that in with a nasty 76 mph curve and he is lights out from the pen, where he could pitch multiple innings a la Mo in ’96. Perhaps in a year or two he will be setting up, oh, our next closer, David Robertson?
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Hughes was pretty good when he came off the DL. I think we might have to forget about Hughes becoming a top of the rotation guy, but he can certainly be a mid-rotation guy, and we still need those.
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And mid-rotation starters are still way more valuable to the team than even a great middle reliever
by waw on Oct 5, 2011 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
What will I see?
I’m telling you that even a starter with an ERA of 4.00 is more valuable to a team than another middle reliever, even a great one. In terms of innings pitched, WAR, what have you. Middle relievers are much easier to find, and cheaper to keep – provided Hank and Randy are not the ones handing out the contracts.
Just meant that ultimately Hughes will be a reliever.
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This may be true
But, they need to give him every opportunity to start. I say this because of their needs at SP, not because of fairness to him or whatever. Ultimately, I’d rather have him relieving than not pitching at all.
Mariano Rivera, 1996
240 ERA+
5.4 WAR
There’s your great middle reliever.
No mid-rotation starter puts up those numbers.
We’ve got some promising pitchers in the farm system. (Nova was one of them, for instance… and not even considered the best one!) I’d rather have Hughes as a dominant middle reliever a la Mo in 1996, than as a mediocre, semi-reliable starter.
The way things are looking, I think Mo's Apprentice and Heir Apparent is Robertson
The position was his to lose last year, and is so again ever since Soriano began the year ineffectively and went on the DL
Say it loud and proud.
I HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN ALLAN JAMES BURNETT™
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I can't say that
But as far as last night. I believed, and he delivered.
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As I foretold
Yankees light up the Tigers like a Christmas tree, and AJ hold the fort. After the 1st it was shut down city. Sometimes it helps to have a break or two to energize the ship.
Onward to a Nova win in game 5:)
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Awesome game
Kind of made it even more exciting to have to follow the latter half of the game by peaking into bars and carrying a portable radio while making sandwich deliveries by bike. Haven’t seen Grandy’s second catch yet but saw a photo. Sounded huge and unbelievable. Waiting until 4AM to hear Sinatra serenade me was well worth it, so let’s hope the Yanks can finish the job on Thursday so I can enjoy some Sinatra and a victory beer before fasting on Yom Kippur.
AJ Burnett
the Robert Horry of the New York Yankees.
great win! great to see AJ come through and the bench get some burn
cue the music TBS!
“seasons come and go (lets go!); I will never change (he won’t change!); always on my own…HEEEEeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEeeeeee!!”
seriously…why does TBS insist on annoying the hell out of its viewers during the postseason? 2 years ago was the Frank Caliendo show that was promptly cancelled, last year Kid Rock insisted reminding us that he was born free, and now this garbage. It actually makes Buck and McCarver bearable.
by total hermination on Oct 5, 2011 7:51 AM EDT reply actions
i agree.
It’s a horrible selection and they keep cutting it to loop the chorus. You can hear when it stops and starts up again.
I think it was 2003 when they used Smashing Pumpkins “Tonight, Tonight.” That was great.
by jimitre on Oct 5, 2011 8:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nothing beats the late 90's routine
NBC for the first round and Fox for the ALCS/WS. The Bob Costas call of the Jeffrey Mayer catch is legendary. This was also before Buck’s Yankee fatigue kicked in and turned him into a monotone hater on the air. TBS crew is a joke.
by total hermination on Oct 5, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
for some reason
I find it less annoying than last year’s noisy soundtrack. But still.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 5, 2011 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't stand that stupid song
Hopefully we’ll soon move onto bigger and better things, like the duo of Buck and McCarver, haha.
10 runs, no HRs
And only two doubles. I guess the Yankees can score without the long ball…
Anyone realise Houdini has not pitched a single inning this series
Binderlicious....
He pitched the 8th on Monday.
Reporter: "Joe, how closely were you following the Red Sox score on the scoreboard throughout the game?"
Girardi: "Well, I mean, it's hard not to see it. Our scoreboard's really big."
"Red Sox Nation? What a bunch of bullshit that is." - Hank Steinbrenner
I have never been so happy to be wrong
Way to hold it together AJ. Overall a great showing from everyone involved and a great way to head back home for Game 5.
Perhaps this has already been discussed, but it looked to me during the series like Miguel Cabrera has been talking to runners on first, and at times it looks like he might be smack talking. That said, did anyone notice when ARod got on first in the later innings that he gave the evil eye to Cabrera and started doing some talking of his own?
when A-Rod got his first single, Cabrera said to A-Rod "do you want us to get the ball for you"
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Yeah, I peeped that too.
It looked like the firsttime was fun and games but the second time they were going at it.
AJ Burnett does damage; what? Damage; what? DAMAGE!!!
I thought it was hilarious
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Beautiful moment in this clip from 0:55-1:05 when Girardi takes A.J. out of the game:
… just the look Jeter gives him and the congratulatory exhortations from A-Rod, Tex and Cano… actually kind of moving to watch that.
Farewell and thanks to #46.
Thanks for that link
That was beautiful to watch.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Oct 5, 2011 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
What a great game, from everyone.
Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself, but I really like our chances with Nova on Thursday. The kid doesn’t freaking lose. Even when he doesn’t win, he doesn’t lose, which means he at least keeps us in the game as long as he’s in there. I’m kind of in awe of him sometimes, the consistency he has. I totally expected his streak of not losing to end at SOME point during the second half, but it never came. He’s like, the perfect combination of talented and lucky.
Reporter: "Joe, how closely were you following the Red Sox score on the scoreboard throughout the game?"
Girardi: "Well, I mean, it's hard not to see it. Our scoreboard's really big."
"Red Sox Nation? What a bunch of bullshit that is." - Hank Steinbrenner
Did anyone see this?
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/yankees/post/_/id/24695/miggy-apparently-makes-fun-of-a-rod
LOL, this is the kind of the thing that makes me love A-Rod.
Reporter: "Joe, how closely were you following the Red Sox score on the scoreboard throughout the game?"
Girardi: "Well, I mean, it's hard not to see it. Our scoreboard's really big."
"Red Sox Nation? What a bunch of bullshit that is." - Hank Steinbrenner
Great team win
A.J. silencing the detractors (at least for the moment), Grandy’s fielding, and the Offense finally hitting with RISP. Also gotta wonder how many times Leyland is going to keep making a wrong turn at Albuquerque. Once more and the Tigers can spend the off season at Pismo Beach.
"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 5, 2011 9:40 AM EDT reply actions
I suspect that the Yankees got their LAST scenic tour of Albuquerque yesterday
At least until next year’s regular season
by D1andonlyDman on Oct 5, 2011 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Love the Bugs Bunny references
The wascally wabbit is a personal hero of mine.
--
"No left turn unstoned"
(road sign created by the Merry Pranksters)
Was the Snickers even being offered to him?
It just looks like someone was having a little snack when Grandy came over to stare at his food like he wishes he had a Snickers like his teammate there, but it just wasn’t in the cards for him at that point. It’s sad.
Reporter: "Joe, how closely were you following the Red Sox score on the scoreboard throughout the game?"
Girardi: "Well, I mean, it's hard not to see it. Our scoreboard's really big."
"Red Sox Nation? What a bunch of bullshit that is." - Hank Steinbrenner
I hope that 8th inning is the turning point for A-Rod, Tex, and Swish
Thursday night is gonna be crazy. We got a little spoiled the last two years running through the twins like a hot knife through butter. If Burnett has his confidence back and can be used to add rotation depth in a 7 game series….we are a tough team to beat. Glad to see Hughes dealing as well.
by total hermination on Oct 5, 2011 10:08 AM EDT reply actions
running through the twins like a hot knife through butter?
sounds like a late night tweet from jetes!
by sing_or_die_1818 on Oct 5, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
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A.J. Burnett turned in a quality outing in his most important start as a Yankee
ummm, game 2 of world series???
There is at least 1 different between last night and 2009
In 2009 there were at least 2 more games in which to bounce back. This year, there was just last night.
That being said, I’m not sure if I would go so far as to say that last night was more important than the 09 WS. 09 was a pretty good year for AJ (IIRC), or at least compared to the last 2 years. After the last 2 years of mediocrity trading off with ineffectiveness, it was really important for AJ to pitch well last night. Maybe not enough to make up for 2 years of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, but certainly a move in the right direction.
I know, that was my first thought too
But it’s still debatable. The WS was a much bigger team game, but this was just so important for AJ to get through. I’d still pick the Game 2 start because we’d lost Game 1 and were under a ton of pressure then too.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Oct 5, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Given the circumstances
This being an elimination game and the way the past couple of years have gone down, I’d probably agree this was his most important start as a Yankee.
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formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
There were still two more games after game two of the World Series, at the worst. Last night, there was nothing. Lose, and go home.
Contributing writer for Pinstripe Alley.
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely a tale of 3 strike zones called by the Detroit ums. The fix was in, but the Yanks were able to
overcome the homeplate umpire from trying to take another gm away from the Yanks.
The 1st 4 innings or so, everything thrown by Burnett that hit the corners on the pitch count box was
called a ball.
NUMEROUS pitches thrown OUTSIDE the pitchcount box by the Detroit starter were
called strikes. Yankee batters were beginning to start swinging at anything near the plate. Jeter
struck out swinging at 3 pitches trhown in the dirt.
Once the Yanks distanced themselves from Detroit, the homeplate umpire started expeanding the
strikezone for the Yankee hitters.
The fix was in place, but our Yanks beat the homeplate umpire AGAIN.
I didn't think so - I thought AJ got some pitches from the 2nd inning onward
Nothing at all like the way CC was getting squeezed in game 3
by D1andonlyDman on Oct 5, 2011 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
It wasn’t nearly as bad as Monday, but the high strikes that Detroit was getting (particularly with Porcello’s sinking FB) were still maddening early.
I agree that Porcello got some ridiculous high strikes
But AJ got a couple of ridiculous wide ones early on that surprised me
by D1andonlyDman on Oct 5, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
The difference is you knew where he was calling strikes.
Both sides had a fair share called against and that was the high strike. When CC was pitching, he was missing directly on the left side of the plate which was still a strike. All we ask is for consistency and to call a strike when it is one.
AJ Burnett does damage; what? Damage; what? DAMAGE!!!
Should Mo have been given a couple of batters in the 9th?
He’s only thrown 3 pitches that mattered in the last week. With a day off tomorrow, I would have liked to see him get a bit of a tuneup heading into game 5
Mo's a Pro
He’ll be ready under any circumstances. I think it was a smart move by Girardi to get Hughes in the game to get some work. He may be the one called upon first if Nova is shaky.
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formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
Hughes pitched the 8th
They could have given Boone Logan 1 or 2 hitters and let Mo get the last one or 2 guys in the 9th
by D1andonlyDman on Oct 5, 2011 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
The man is 41 years old. He came into Game 1 with a 6 run lead in the 9th, threw 3 pitches and went home.
He hadn’t pitched since…the Boston 14-inning game? I think the “Mo hasn’t pitched, he needs a tune up” time has long since passed. He’ll pitch when they tell him to, and he’ll throw strikes. As long as he remembers — cutter — he’ll be fine.
Reporter: "Joe, how closely were you following the Red Sox score on the scoreboard throughout the game?"
Girardi: "Well, I mean, it's hard not to see it. Our scoreboard's really big."
"Red Sox Nation? What a bunch of bullshit that is." - Hank Steinbrenner
I bet Mo pitches more than one inning if we have a lead
Same for Robertson, too.
by long time listener on Oct 5, 2011 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Granderson reminds me of Tommy Agee in CF.
Ball is hit to CF, Agee moves left, moves right, comes
in, backs up, makes spectacular diving catch at exact
place he started out at. Agee was labeled “every fly
ball to him is an adventure”-maybe the manager should
tie an anchor to him in CF
Doesn’t look like complaining, just observing. And he’s right, the first play was an adventure.
Contributing writer for Pinstripe Alley.
by Frank Campagnola on Oct 5, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
but that second one... holy crap
it reminded me just how much ground there is to cover in a major league outfield…
the last time it really impressed me was a game at old YS with my dad, sitting in the left field bleachers (IIRC)… and him talking dimaggio to me… :-)
by sing_or_die_1818 on Oct 5, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Long time lurker first time poster...
Congrats to us fans, Yankees, and AJ. Now can we send him to the minor leagues where he belongs PLEASE? He just does not have the mental capability to be a BLP right now, and until he does (or rather if he ever regains it as he ages) it’s really too much for the organization and us fans to have to sit and watch him. Really, it’s making it hard to be a Yankee fan. I don’t even want to watch his games. 3 walks in first inning – give me a #@$!ing break
Also, all the talk of “redemption” from the writers and regular posters here yesterday was too much. So he came through once, let’s find someone who will be more consistent (and thus comes through more often). His rightful place is in the minors…
You lurk all this time and then...
bring THAT to the party?
Geeez – we were just trying to enjoy the evening!
Next time stay behind the bushes or at least bring cake.
by rosebud on Oct 5, 2011 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Did you see Rothschild last night in the dugout?
He was about ready to craw out of his skin, as everyone as does every Yankee fan who has to suffer through a single inning of AJ. The organization and the fan base deserves better…
I couldn't have said it better
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by Hasan Paliwala on Oct 5, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
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