2011 Season Over: Tigers 3, Yankees 2
by Chris McKeown on Oct 6, 2011 11:42 PM EDT
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Tonight, the Yankees had plenty of opportunities to win. They didn't capitalize on them and are now watching the remainder of the 2011 MLB Playoffs on TV.
For the second consecutive year, Alex Rodriguez struck out looking to end the season. The Detroit Tigers are headed to the American League Championship Series to take on the Texas Rangers. Congratulations to Detroit. They outplayed New York tonight and deserve to be moving on.
Now, onto the grilling.
From the start of this game, nothing seemed to be going New York's way. Two immediate home runs by Don Kelly and Delmon Young put the Yankees in a quick 2-0 hole. Ivan Nova didn't make it past two innings and Joe Girardi changed pitchers more times than a 14-year-old girl changes outfits.
CC Sabathia allowed an RBI single to Victor Martinez that put the Tigers up 3-0 at the time.
The only runs New York scored were off a solo shot by Robinson Cano and a bases loaded walk that was issued to Mark Teixeira.
The following is a list of opportunities the Yankees failed to come through on.
1) Teixeira's one-out ground ruled double in the bottom of the second was wasted by a Nick Swisher groundout and Jorge Posada strikeout.
2) Cano flew out to deep centerfield in the bottom of the third, stranding Brett Gardner and Curtis Granderson on second and first base.
3) Bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth inning. Pop up to first base by Russell Martin and a foul out to third base ended New York's hopes of scoring in the inning.
4) The Yankees once again loaded the bases for Alex Rodriguez in the seventh inning. He promptly struck out looking (SHOCKER). Despite a Mark Teixeira walk, Nick Swisher would proceed to strikeout.
Simply put, New York didn't deserve to win tonight.
I'm honestly too bewildered to even begin on a Joe Girardi rant. I'm positive it will be covered at some point tomorrow.
Folks, it was a great season. It didn't end the way we wished it would, but things could have been much worse.
There will be more about the loss tomorrow and a season recap sometime this week or next week. For now, try not to smash too many objects or cause harm to yourselves.
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If you'd have said
Detroit would score 3 before the game, I would’ve taken it easily. This one’s on the offense.
Yeah, they missed a lot of opportunities.
Can’t strike out with the bases loaded and only 1 out.
Can’t strike out without swinging your bat once.
They didn't deserve to win
This offense has been inconsistent all year. Some days (like game 4) they score a ridiculous number of runs… then others, they can’t do anything at all. I’d much rather have a lineup that scores 4-6 runs each and every game… there would be more games we’d be in position to win… and in the postseason, that sort of offense coupled with the pitching we actually had, would have gone deeper into October.
Now all I can look forward to is (hopefully) seeing Philadelphia get bounced from the playoffs.
its the best offense in baseball
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Yup
and to be honest, I’d give up some of those runs for more consistency game-to-game. Seems like we either got crazy football-style scores, or close to nothing.
or they scored 5, or 4, or 6 or somewhere in between.
the O didn’t show up today. They didn’t get one hit when they needed it. But the O is not inconsistent.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
That's pretty much true for every team in baseball.
No one is going to score consistently.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
These guys work extremely hard
it is not our place to tell them whether they do or don’t deserve to still be playing baseball. The Tigers just took advantage of their opportunities and won.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 6, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
IT was a great series and I am adie hard Tigers fan.
we deserved to win. We won game 5 against Supernova at Yankee stadium.
by spartynation on Oct 7, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Hello, troll
Think. If the Yankees had won, how would you feel about a Yankee fan wandering over to the Tigers fanpage? Yeah, that. Buzz off.
Oh, and you had nothing to do with the win by the Tigers. Nothing at all.
Unacceptable.... this is where I miss George
he wouldnt sugar coat anything…. if the yankees sucked.. he would say the Yankees suck
by blazin pp face on Oct 6, 2011 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
the Yankees always did their best when George was only allowed to pay the checks
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
+1
They built their late 1990s dynasty when George was suspended from the game, and the actual baseball people ran the team.
Well, baseball prison - he was suspended for two years
But he was only fined, and his company was fined, too. Reagan pardoned Steinbrenner just before leaving office in 1989, so technically George didn’t die a felon.
Russ.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 6, 2011 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
A-Rod, Tex..
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by Frank Campagnola on Oct 6, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup 28-17.
After watching the Tigers for a week, I’m convinced we had the better team. The better team doesn’t always win though.
A-Rod the Goat
What a bum….can’t produce when they need him, but still gets his inflated check.
Him and Scott Boras…poster children for what’s wrong with free agency.
Next round of bargaining, owners should demand more detail in the “Diminished Capacity” clause.
Is your capacity diminished?
Or have you always been like this?
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 6, 2011 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
It's one thing to see people blow off steam who've been regular posters
This is yet another of the many people who only post when they want to say something negative about the team.
man you a bit of an elitist attitude going
Isn’t what this sites for though? Give fans a chance to say what’s on their mind? Jeez
by Ador08 on Oct 7, 2011 2:40 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Did you watch the same series?
The guy was useless…he’s paid to hit, not make an out every single time his team needs him.
Homework assignment: look up diminished capacity, and get back to us so you can explain it. (Using me as an example doesn’t count.)
by FloridaYankee on Oct 6, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I wasn't digging A-Rod's at-bats. At all.
…and that said, he shouldn’t have been playing at all. The guy had surgery, and extended rehab, various other injuries, and came back only very late in the season. He’s still in spring training mode and doesn’t have his timing, and it showed. The fact that he played at all and was actually slightly useful is a minor miracle in itself. I wouldn’t come down too hard on the guy.
His defense was solid
But he was offensively out to lunch. I wish Montero could have had more hacks this series, but I guess the bottom of the ninth with two outs is not the place to pinch hit for Al though.
Giving his injuries
And lack of playing time, he did what he could. I hope he can stay healthy for next season. We have a lot of years left on his contract.
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by Cbeck3 on Oct 7, 2011 9:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Swisher was much much worse than him as was Texiera
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by seton hall and steelers on Oct 6, 2011 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
No, A-Rod was the worst Yankee at the plate, followed by Tex, Martin, and Swish.
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by Frank Campagnola on Oct 6, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
not even close
at least A Rod had a few productive outs. (Sac Fly, RBI ground out)
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
I have to say Swish was the worst
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Swish very well could have laid down and had better at bats....
he is HORRIBLE in the postseason
Nova....BE A SUPANOVA........YEAH!
that isn't his problem. the yankees gave him that contract.
he’s been fucking hurt all year. I’m not making excuses for the guy but there are others on the team that could be blamed. Tex for sure. He makes a good deal of money too.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
means absolutely nothing in the game
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by Rorschach44 on Oct 7, 2011 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i am saying the blame isn't solely on Arod.
If you want to blame Arod, you have to blame Tex and Swisher as well.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
Agree
As much as I like Swish, he just doesn’t seem cut out for prime time when it matters most. He broke an 0-28 in postseason in Detroit with RISP when the game was already decided. He tries too hard/presses and just isn’t his regular season self. Tex seems to have the same issue, though not quite as bad as Swish.
Last night, after Tex walked in the run, Benoit was clearly rattled and was struggling with the strike zone. Swish let him off the hook by swinging at what would have been balls 3 & 4. Simply the last guy you want up in that situation.
Having said that, it was definitely a team loss and didn’t have to get to that critical point for Nick.
Well, he only earns $31 million a year.....
So it’s not realistic to expect a single clutch hit in a 5 game series
by D1andonlyDman on Oct 6, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
How much money he makes has nothing to do with what he’s physically capable of doing in an at-bat, christ get off the guy’s back he just recently had knee surgery and he beat the Twins and Angels single-handedly in 09..this was a team loss.
by KingHenrik on Oct 6, 2011 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
so are you trying to say that Brett Gardner, who doesn't make $1million/year
shouldn’t get any clutch hits at all in a 5 game series based on his salary?
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Well, thoughts
No doubt in my mind Detroit just wanted this more and they deserved it. Jim Leyland’s as good of a manager as you’re going to find and their squad was fun to watch this year.
Delmon freaking Young. I cannot understand why Delmon freaking Young owned us.
If Russell Martin is starting for this team on Opening Day next year, I’m going to flip.
Girardi’s job status should come into question after this miserable performance on offense and a complete mismanagement of the series as a whole.
The offense was a big bowl of suck when it mattered tonight. Not much I can say about that. Extremely disappointing to see A-Rod continue to be a postseason choker and I think the Swisher love affair is done for good, even for someone like me who loves great defensive players.
182 days until Opening Day. Sigh.
However, there’s some positives to look upon. If you had told me before the season started we’d win the AL East with Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia, and Ivan Nova constituting 3/5 of our rotation, I would’ve laughed hard.
Now, the playoffs (well, half of them) shift to FOX. Joe Buck and Tim McCarver. Oh boy.
It’s been fun and I hope to see you guys next year.
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by WhiteWinterHymnal on Oct 6, 2011 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
Girardi was just fine
He did a great job managing the game tonight. This was just bad offense
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by seton hall and steelers on Oct 6, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been critical of Girardi's wheel-o-relievers
all season, but tonight, he actually managed the game well.
He wasn't bad tonight
But for the series as a whole (and, really, the season), he’s done a pretty mediocre job.
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by WhiteWinterHymnal on Oct 7, 2011 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
He should have hit Montero for Martin in the 8th inning
by D1andonlyDman on Oct 7, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I wanted to see Montero as well, but if he made an out,
how would he explain why he took out a year long starter for a rookie unproven in high pressure situations?
by Johnny_Blaze on Oct 7, 2011 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Probably due to 2x the BA, and 3x the slugging avg
would have made a reasonable explanation
by D1andonlyDman on Oct 7, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
And if Montero struck out or grounded out you would have been pining...
…about the decision to put a fresh rookie who has been up for just a month in the 8th inning of the deciding game in a playoff match-up.
Hindsight is always 20-20.
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by Chris Child's Fist on Oct 7, 2011 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't think anyone would've done that
I’d much rather see Montero make an out there instead of seeing Martin do what he always does…be a terrible hitter.
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give me a break
great job? you must be smoking the same stuff as Joe.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
Fuck you
Mark Texiera, Alex Rodriguez, Nick Swisher, and Russel Martin. You all suck
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by seton hall and steelers on Oct 6, 2011 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
A-Rod, Tex, and Martin were all unbelievably awful.
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by Frank Campagnola on Oct 6, 2011 11:51 PM EDT reply actions
don't forget Swisher. Only had one or two hits in teh entire series
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by seton hall and steelers on Oct 6, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
impress us when he keeps the Rangers off of welfare and keeps them from receiving revenue sharing the next three years
DONT BOO PLAYERS EVER!!!!
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by jharrison2090 on Oct 6, 2011 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Fire
Giriadi
and give montero the starting catching job and let romine back up
I actually don’t have any complaints about the way Girardi managed this series.
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by Frank Campagnola on Oct 6, 2011 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
this. He did just fine
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by seton hall and steelers on Oct 6, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i would have like
to see him pinch hit for swisher or martin at some point
i know those are your main guys and ph-ing for martin only leaves you montero, but both guys were having such horrible plate appearances i’d rather see montero hit
Outside of the Chavez for Gardner swap
Girardi had a pretty good series. Sometimes guys just don’t hit when you put them in the lineup and pitchers don’t get enough outs
I think he had an awful game 2 and a good game 5
But I would have liked to have seen Montero pinch hit for Martin tonight.
Now the garbage narratives can begin (sigh)
Already saw one out there, I think by Brown on Yahoo, going somewhat along the lines of: “an extra $40 million only bought the Yankees an extra week over the Red Sox, so they’re really just about the same in the end.”
Right Brown… except that the Red Sox imploded and completely missed the playoffs, and the Yankees were one home run from advancing to the ALCS.
A Division Series loss fades away.
Blowing a 9 game lead in September is forever.
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by John B on Oct 6, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
L O L
"Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier, the cigars taste better. The trees are greener."—Billy Martin
by Chris McKeown on Oct 7, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
This will be a tough one to deal with
Still, it’s been fantastic joining you all in watching the Yankees this year. The team has a little bit to fix, but I expect to be back here next year. If we’re lucky, even further. And if I’m lucky, you all will be commenting along for the ride.
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All I really hate about it is
That Sado will not go out on top and that the Rain Dance man closed out all 3 games against us. I hate him so much.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
All I have to say is fair well Jorge Posada
and thanks for everything!
by jetanumba2 on Oct 6, 2011 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
Who'd have thought he'd be the only Yankee bat to show up today
by D1andonlyDman on Oct 6, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
And one of about three this series
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by WhiteWinterHymnal on Oct 6, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
glad he at least played well going out
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Oct 6, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy trails, Jorge
One of the best.
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 6, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
The core four is down to two
The accountability and toughness he brought to the Yankees did not go unnoticed. Sado will be missed. What a nice career he had in pinstripes.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks Jorge!! Once again, you played like a Yankee in the post-season!
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by The Yankees on Oct 7, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
To be honest
given the way the rotation sorted out by April, with Hughes taking a dump and Colon and Garcia being guys taht needed to be trusted, I was surprised this team made it this far. Never I thought they wouldn’t win the WS, not with that offense, but the pitching held up all year.
I know next year the Yanks will be in it regardless of what they do…but possibly some new blood in the lineup is needed. Hate to say it, but Swisher is one of the only ones that’s replaceable given his contract, not his talent. And I love to say that Russel Martin needs to go.
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Same here!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I never thought we would even get this far given the rotation.
I am disappointed, but now I can relax while I watch the rest of the postseason. Just want the Phillies and Tigers to be bumped.
If you're a Yankee fan, or if you're not a Yankee fan - you have to admit, we're winners."
- Paul O'Neill
Thank you Jorge. Way to go out and be remembered with a great series.
You were awesome in teh Post Season
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Do you guys want in the next couple of days a post with ideas on what to do this offseason, or what to do with our free agents, or a goodbye to Posada? All of the above? Too soon? What do you guys want?
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Something with Posado and maybe something about ideas for the offseason
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by seton hall and steelers on Oct 6, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
analysis for how to proceed in offseason
Posada is good too
by blazin pp face on Oct 6, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Should do a series over the next couple weeks
Top 5 Posada moments.
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 6, 2011 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
this
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by seton hall and steelers on Oct 7, 2011 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
2 part series please. 1. Pitching and 2. Lineup
Ted Williams' famous Red Sox farewell speech: "I consider myself the unluckiest man on the face of the Earth."
Is it me or does every time the game is on the line A-rod is up?
and he usually strikes out :/
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
He was the last out of last season too.
Stainer of mountaintops.
by Chairman Meow on Oct 6, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
it most definitely is you
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
It was either him or Posada in the Indians game I think(not sure)
and Arod took a called strike 3 last year.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
...in 4? no
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Oct 6, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Philly's losing tomorrow
Or at least I hope.
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by WhiteWinterHymnal on Oct 6, 2011 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Brewers over Tigers in 7
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Girardi must go! This guy is the worst Manager in BB.
Just doesnt know how to run a Team.
Dung to resting players @ end of season, losing 4 in a row.
dung to the treatment Jorge received from Girardi, turns out that Jorge had best batting ave. .456 for series.
Dung to not pitching CC his last reg. season start.
BS to Sabathia not winning since Sept. 04.
Time to do something w/ A-Rod, never to be a true Yankee[steroids].
Didnt even see Mario.
The Yankees are the most overhyped Team in Sports.
And I use to love the Team!
Dung! Dung I say!
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 6, 2011 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, dung
is precisely what that is… dicknose!
hooky, u fartface, if you DON’T love the yankees, you’re in the wrong room. man, you done took a wrong turn at albuqurque!!! now piss off, and leave us to the comfort of each others’ company… and did i say dicknose?
by sing_or_die_1818 on Oct 7, 2011 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Guess it's onto the hockey season for me
NYR starts tomorrow!
I’m sticking around for a little while to watch out for trolls, I’ll probably get writing. Expect a lot over the next few days.
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You worried? Woywitka kinda seems like a panic move.
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Witwicky seems like a stop gap
but concussions suck and in hockey they seem to linger more then other sports
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Yeah, I really worry about him. The hit was by his brother, too. Now I have to go from hating one Girardi to rooting like crazy for another.
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And Cervelli
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by Cbeck3 on Oct 7, 2011 9:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yankees outscored the Tigers 28-17. Division series are a bit of a crap shoot,
and if you don’t get enough timely hitting, you’re not gonna’ win.
Ted Williams' famous Red Sox farewell speech: "I consider myself the unluckiest man on the face of the Earth."
Yup, Luck is the biggest factor in a short series.
15 years of watching them should teach us that.
'tis true...best of five? Even the Mets would win a few of those.
Ted Williams' famous Red Sox farewell speech: "I consider myself the unluckiest man on the face of the Earth."
10 of those runs came in one game
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Cano hit
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by seton hall and steelers on Oct 7, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
we are all Brewers fans now
At least I am.
by long time listener on Oct 7, 2011 12:01 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Either I hate em or their just plain boring
I’ll root for the Cards but they’ll lose cause I want em to win
Nova....BE A SUPANOVA........YEAH!
I know he never would've done it
but what balls Girardi would have shown pinch-hitting Jesus for A-Rod.
the move was Jesus for Jeter
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The move was Jesus for Russ halfway through the season
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
This.
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by Chris McKeown on Oct 7, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
+Jesus
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
If Montero was in his 30s and batted lefty, he might of done it
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
get into hockey i guess
maybe start collecting stamps or some shit haha
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Oct 7, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
So who are you folks rooting for now? I don’t root much, but if I am going to it would be for Dbacks/Brewers
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same. DBacks/Brewers
Just want the Phillies and the Tigers to lose
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by seton hall and steelers on Oct 7, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone but Philadelphia. As soon as the final out was made, Beaver Avenue erupted and “YANKEES SUCK” chants started. I can’t stand them anymore.
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by Chris McKeown on Oct 7, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
You should have seen campus before they won. NO WHERE was a red hat to be seen.
It’s like they didn’t exist. Then they won and they tried to riot like after Ohio State but it was pretty pathetic. I hate Phillies “fans”, biggest bunch of bandwagoners I’ve ever seen.
Condolences on your loss.
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Lol. Thanks man.
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by Chris McKeown on Oct 7, 2011 12:17 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Me too.
But damn we suck at Comerica. Going to need to protect home field.
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Biblical tidal wave
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
IAWTC
all the teams left in the postseason are crummy.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Brewers, I guess
Much as I want to hate the Rangers, I know a bunch of diehards down here (well, most of their diehards, I guess), and I suppose I wouldn’t mind seeing them happy
Although after the Mavs won, I don’t know if I want to hear about “Dallas: City of Champions”
Screw it, I hope no one wins….
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I am officially on the Buffalo Bills' bandwagon.
Aston Villa
And Brewers. Really I just want Phillies and Detroit to lose. And Arizona to lose.
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Werd, on the title.
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
Texas unless they run into the Brewers.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
The fact is, Game 3 is usually pivotal in a 5 game series
And the Yankees got well and truly screwed by the home plate ump in game 3
eh...
that meant exactly shit. It we lost game 4 then OK.
We didn’t lose 3-2 in game 5 cuz we lost game 3. We lost game 3 cuz we didn’t hit. Don’t let the stupid narrative cloud you on this.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
**we lost game 5 cuz we couldn't hit
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
says who?
what if they lost game 4 like Detroit lost game 4 after they won game 3?
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Sums up how I feel
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-Giamatti
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by Brandon C. on Oct 7, 2011 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
And how I'll feel shortly
“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.” – Rogers Hornsby
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's designed to break Red Sox and Cubs fans hearts
Yankees are supposed to win in the end
by D1andonlyDman on Oct 7, 2011 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Well said
Ted Williams' famous Red Sox farewell speech: "I consider myself the unluckiest man on the face of the Earth."
I am already licking me chops in anticipation of a full season of Montero
after winning the AL East I said to myself that anything added on to that would be gravy. It still hurts pretty bad but the fall was not as great as in other years. #28 in 12’
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Thank God for Hockey and Football
Hopefully the Rangers and Giants give NY something to cheer about this fall/winter.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, the Giants have a crazy hard schedule after the bye week
Nova....BE A SUPANOVA........YEAH!
Jesus Montero will sign with the team after the bye week
Brady will not be able to handle him.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow. This is literally perfect.
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by Chris McKeown on Oct 7, 2011 12:16 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
First you've seen that?
Giamatti published a book some time back with his thoughts on baseball, including the above piece. He was a great thinker/philosopher of the game and the essays he authored are highly recommended reading. That piece, quoted above, is just haunting and classic. Truly awesome.
I think I’ve seen it before, but I truly appreciate it now. I most certainly will be reading his stuff.
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by Chris McKeown on Oct 7, 2011 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Paul Giamatti wrote that?
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Every break went to the Tigers tonight
Every
Single
Break
The beard abides.
by Jason Kubel's Beard on Oct 7, 2011 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
No. Only 21 of 22 did. It just felt like EVERY break went their way
Ted Williams' famous Red Sox farewell speech: "I consider myself the unluckiest man on the face of the Earth."
meh...the Yankees got some breaks
not enough.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
The Cano infield single was a nice break
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
The great thing about being a current Yankee fan is
Even when you’re out of it, you know the team will be right back in it again next year.
When Jeter hit that ball I thought the game was over. THey should have made the field 300ft
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by seton hall and steelers on Oct 7, 2011 12:12 AM EDT reply actions
I know...Delmon Young drops his bat like a check swing and it goes 330
Derek crushes it and it goes 300
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aging's a bitch?
looking forward to next year… would like brandon to reflect on jesus- (and martin-)related matters in a column—and talk the youngsters, in general. nothing like talk of prospects and youthful optimism to lift the spirits after a disappointing loss… i think the next couple of years could be pretty special in yankee history (changing of the guard/rising stars)… maybe you could make that a theme for one column, brandon?
by sing_or_die_1818 on Oct 7, 2011 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Good series, you guys
You all made that way to tense. I very nearly destroyed a large chunk of my apartment because of your team.
a tigers fan?
thanks for the shout-out… good luck (but not to valverde)
by sing_or_die_1818 on Oct 7, 2011 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget
Gene Monahan’s Yankees career also ended tonight.
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that's the big one that ended
Jorge’s Yankee career should’ve ended a year ago
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Now that depresses me.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Same. Would've been cool to send him out on top.
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by WhiteWinterHymnal on Oct 7, 2011 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Should I fanshot my old post thanking him, too?
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes. We should definitely bring that up.
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by Chris McKeown on Oct 7, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Well NOW I'm sad
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Also, go Cards and go D'Backs
Dream World Series is Tigers-D’Backs. I’d love to see that, even if most of America wouldn’t
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by WhiteWinterHymnal on Oct 7, 2011 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
Lets just put there's out there: Arod's postseason since 2004
2010: Arod hit .219 with a .316 OBP. He was good vs Min but had trouble with Texas.
2009: .365 with a .500 OBP 1.300+ OPS Godly
2007: .267 avg .353 OBP .800+ OPS Decent in 4 games
2006: .071 avg .133 OBP .205 OPS Really bad in 4 games
2005: hit only .133 but had a .435 OBP .635 OPS (Batting average 4eva)
2004: .320 Avg .414 OBP 1.014 Amazing
Basically what you except from a small sample size. He has been beastly twice, decent twice and played poorly 3 times (including this year) Basically what you expect from a hitter having some hot streaks in the short amount of game, some bad ones.
Now lets look at Captain clutch since 2004:
2010: .250 .286 OBP .661 OPS
2009: .344 .432 OBP .995 OPS
2007: .176 avg and OBP .353 OPS
2006: .500 avg .529 OBP 1.467 OPS
2005: .333 avg .348 OBP .967 OPS
2004: .245 avg .339 OBP .686 OPS
Oh look Jeter isn’t anymore consistent in the postseason as Arod since 2004. Yet one is a performer and the other is a yearly choker
Captain Clutch!……………oh
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually, your own data shows Jeter was a lot more consistent.
Maybe you should look into the statistical definition of “variance.” Jeter’s is a lot lower than A-Rod’s, meaning Jeter was much more consistent. Look at the variance in their OPS over those postseasons.
Jeter high OPS have mostly been done in shorter series
While Arod has been usually better the deeper we got
It’s your narrative. I don’t have the axe to grind against either player. Statistical analysis goes against your narrative, that’s all. Most of all, I’d like to see both guys rake and the Yankees win the WS.
My analysis and "narrative" is that neither guy is consistent in the play offs
and they have similiar numbers overall. yet one is the scapegoat the other is the greatest of all time or some shit.
Plus if you want to break it down just by overall preformance
both men have 2 years where they had a OPS around or in the .600’s
Arod had 2 years with an OPS above 1.000, 1 year with a OPS of .800+
Jeter had 1 year with a OPS over 1.000, 2 years with an OPS over .900
Both men have a year where their OPS in a series was under .400
looks pretty similar to me on how they preform in a SSS situations.
Can someone explain if Nova had "tightness," why was Hughes taken out so early?
I call utter bullshit on Girardi and say he was just hitting the panic button again too early. The guy is a clown.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
The fact is, the bullpen gave up nothing
Nova and CC gave up all 3 runs. But the only thing to blame in this game was the bats.
by D1andonlyDman on Oct 7, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
cc's run was the one that lost the game
he was in the a relief pitcher tonight. he didn’t need to be brought in in that situation. it was too early. that is the run that lost the series.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
Hope you're not suggesting CC blew the game for us?
That’s crazy.
If I tell you we give up a pair of first inning solo HR, then our pitching gives up only 1 additional run for the remainder of the game, you’d be very happy… and that’s exactly what happened.
Offense lost this game, not our pitching.
i never said CC blew the game
I said the run he gave up is the one that lost the game. But since you bring it up, CC didn’t pitch lights out this series when he was out there.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
CC got four outs, all K's
He gave up one (1) decent hit. Jackson’s hit was a broken bat looper that he hustled into a double. The guy who singled to center is lousy at everything involving baseball except hitting.
CC was not the problem in this series. Even the game he started, I thought he pitched as well as Verlander did. He just didn’t get the calls or the breaks that Verlander did.
Easy to say that when we lose by one.
Can’t blame this game on pitching. The fact is we had bases loaded with 1 out twice and managed just 1 run to show for it. Our bats blew it plain and simple.
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Hughes has been out
He’s not stretched out. That was probably about as many pitches as he could go full speed.
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by Cbeck3 on Oct 7, 2011 10:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think Swishers on the choppin block....
He’s got guys who can replace him. In three years he’s done ziltch in the clutch.
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Who are those people?
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree that he has not shown up in the PS
but we also actually no to get in the PS to be able to win it all. Swisher is a very valuable asset to have in that he has power, gets on base, and can play a good RF. I would like to see him go back to the 2 hole next year. It is also worth noting that not many people hit good pitching and that not every player in our lineup is going to be All-Pros.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Where do you move Curtis?
Swisher looked completely lost at the plate and lost all of his discipline. I don’t think he even tried to work a walk.
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3 Hole
with Cano hitting cleanup. Arod and Tex move down to the 5th and 6th spot with Montero hitting 7th.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Not with Joe managing. He probably would feel it would be disrespectful.
Tex I agree with, but I would actually keep Cano in the three and have him provide protection for Montero.
Nova....BE A SUPANOVA........YEAH!
You want Montero hitting 2nd?
or did you mean to say that you want Swisher protecting Montero?
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Have em clean up in the 4 hole and keep Cano batting in the 3 spot.
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Too soon
Depending on how Jeter ages I would probably have 1. Gardner/Jeter 2. Swisher 3. Granderson 4. Cano. 5. Arod. 6 Tex. 7. Montero 8. Martin 9. Gardner/Jeter
I know that Girardi probably does not have the balls to make these changes to the lineup but it is how I would set it up. Gardner and Swisher just get on base a lot more often than Jeter and Tex.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Curtis is too aggressive to be a number 3. He struck out like 169 times
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I realize that
but his OBP, power, and baserunning ability makes me want to keep him at the top of the lineup. Gardner, Swisher, and Granderson are our top OBP guys and having Cano hit fourth would be perfect since he totals the most hits.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
It's gonna be the same
except Montero’s bat will be in Posada’s place, either as a catcher or DH’ing
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that's actually not bad IF swish stays (which he probably will, IMHO)
i’m thinking that’s pretty decent OBP stacked in the upper half, and having montero hit in a low-pressure 7th sounds like an okay way to break him in as a full-timer (or close to it)… tho’ i’d prefer baby jesus 6th (and 5th a year down the road, maybe?)
by sing_or_die_1818 on Oct 7, 2011 2:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Swisher? He had an OPS of .822, and his fWAR is 3.8
There is a reason that good pitching is called “good.” And it isn’t because it’s easy to hit.
Swisher is a top-15 outfielder in the AL
Shitty in the postseason for the most part, but it’s not generally smart to get rid of a 4-WAR type player with a team-friendly contract.
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I enjoy watching the natives get restless and turn on players for striking out once or not getting a hit for a couple of games.
Maybe Swish could have pitched a game.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
oh well
at least boston didn’t make it
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Shades of 2001, 2003 & 2004
You can’t win if you don’t drive them in. Too, too many opportunities left on those bases.
Enough with the soccer, ESPN. Damn!
I feel like its more like 05-08
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Melky is a UFA at the end of the season. Go after him
instead of Swisher?
Trade for SS Elvis Andrus? We had a chance to sign 29
yr old SS Jhonny Peralta in the off season & blew it. We could have moved Jeter
to OF & NOT signed Posada. Everyone thought I was nuts for seeking out
Peralta. Now I’m a genius.
No, you're still an idiot
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by WhiteWinterHymnal on Oct 7, 2011 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Great idea! I'd like to subscribe to your newsletter.
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
You insult everyone's intelligence more with every comment.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
i'd be happy with peralta
the rest… shrug
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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 7, 2011 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Lockerroom
They didn’t like his affect on Cano when he was here.
Enough with the soccer, ESPN. Damn!
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 12:29 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Girardi had to stick with "his guy".
Absurd.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Pinch hit a guy who has hit all month for a guy who hasn't hit for 99% of the season?
Nah, crazy talk.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Exactly, teams were intentionally walking Montero!!! HELLOOOO, that means he’s good!
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by Frank Campagnola on Oct 7, 2011 2:33 AM EDT up reply actions
They walked him before when this wasn't true but ok.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I would took Martin and Swisher out for Jones and Montero…you worry about positioning later, but you gotta get those runs.
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Finished the Posada piece. What’s next, folks, tell me!
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I don't think so.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Not.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Who the heck is going to replace him?
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I'm working on that part
I know they’re the Yankees, but if they are going to keep him, couldn’t they buy him out and negotiate a new deal?
I would not assume so.
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Heathcott is still pretty far away.
I think he’s going to just start in Tampa next season.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
We need to be
drafting some OF’ers in the next couple years, that’s for sure
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Right?
I didn’t even think it was a point of debate they’d pick up his 2012 option. My mistake.
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
He still is
20 postseason ABs > rational thinking
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Who else?
Among qualified outfielders:
There are 24 in the majors with a higher WAR
21 with a higher WRC+
18 with a higher wOBA
Swish is not an elite hitter, and doesn’t seem particularly clutch, but he is a very good hitter nevertheless.
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Other teams should just give the Yankees their best players, and be done with it
My idea: pick up the option on Swish’s contract and don’t expect Swisher to be Cano, Texeira, or Granderson. He was pretty close to A-Rod this year, actually, (.823/.822 OPS) but I’m hoping that was because of A-Rod’s injuries.
A great example of a Yankee player suffering by comparison to the rest of the lineup.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Swish is gone
Posada is gone, I honestly think Martin will be back, and I really don’t want to see Sabathia hold the Yankees over the coals for a long term ridiculously huge contract
Who replaces Swisher, really?
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Beltran
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
hmmmm
That is actually intriguing
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by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
I was 100% joking
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
He may not be the fielder he once was
but he still has the bat to be productive. .300/.385/.525 is nothing to sneeze at. The only thing that concerns me is the contract and his health.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Two main reasons I don't want him
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
haven't seen the list of free agents
I just think Swisher’s stay with the team is over. He was decent this year but need to get some fresh blood.
........Jesus.......
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
i don't know
like i previously said, I just think Swish is gone, i don’t think he’s worth 10 mil
You’re right, he’s probably worth more. Which is why keeping him at $10 million is a steal.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
If you want someone who produces at Swish's level, we're going to have to fork out that money anyway.
It’s not gonna be cheap. Swish genuinely loves New York and is a ~4 WAR player. He’s very much worth keeping.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Not with Posada’s giant contract going away
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Swish isn’t going anywhere
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Not even to Jersey for a card signing gig in the offseason or something?
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
What about it!
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Well,
we can all assume Bart and Garcia won’t be back, or maybe Garcia will be. Our rotation is CC, Nova, AJ and…? I think Hughes remains in the pen. Joba? More questions for next season than going into this season.
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So you just want me to write about what I would do about the rotation? I can do that.
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Yeah, and include who the free agents are and who may be a trade target…?
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I’m going to start a series of posts “Extremely Early Roster Ideas”
I’ll make it into a few parts, including Pitching, Hitting, and Coaching Staff.
Also, I’ll write a recap of the 2011 season.
Sound good? Any other ideas?
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You're gonna be pooping out articles this offseason aren't you?
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What else is he gonna do in the basement.
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Just do a piece on
whether we should keep or dump a player. Free Agents to fill those holes could be next
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Why I love skittles.
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There’s a max word count I think.
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Why I hate Austin Kearns?
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Parts I - XVII
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
as i suggested above
a piece about prospects and rising stars: the future looks bright (to me, at least), and it would be a pleasant antidote for the post-loss funk we’re in…
by sing_or_die_1818 on Oct 7, 2011 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions
So I assume swisher will be let go ? And lets call up all the young pitchers we have and throw them in the rotation
by alweezy61 on Oct 7, 2011 12:31 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Stan Javier!
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
My List
People I hate
Russell Martin
Joe Girardi
Rafael Soriano
People I am angry at
Alex Rodriguez
Mark Teixeira
CC Sabathia
Nick Swisher
People who impressed me
Brett Gardner
AJ Burnett
Robinson Cano
People who didn’t play enough
Mariano Rivera
Jesus Montero
by NYCNative on Oct 7, 2011 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I should have put
Both of them as someone who impressed me. Glaring omission based on my anger.
angry i get
but hate’s a pretty strong word… but “fan” IS short for “fanatic”… still…
hate for soriano? really? he looked pretty good to me in the post-season (and for a pretty long spell before that, too)… glad that you show some love for AJ in his start, though; that’s one happy thought as we head into the off-season…
by sing_or_die_1818 on Oct 7, 2011 2:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Why do you hate Martin?
Check out the funniest person on youtube Edbassmaster: http://www.youtube.com/user/edbassmaster
Yankees>Rest of MLB
They Finally called up Baby Jesus
by BrettGardnerLF on Oct 7, 2011 6:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm so drunk, David Wells looks like Patch Adams
Status quo.
by nyynygnjd on Oct 7, 2011 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Do the Yankees win in a 7 game series?
I still don’t like the best of 5 ALDS. After a 162 game season, I feel all the teams that get bounced from this round, get short changed. It feels incomplete somehow.
I think the Yankees would have been worse in a seven game series in this case.
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That's silly. We'll never know.
Worst case scenario, they would have lost one more game. I don’t think that would have broken my heart any more than this did.
when CC started warming up
all I could think was: if Nova can’t go, who the hell do they expect to pitch in the ALCS?
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
just wait
until Bud adds a one game cage match to qualify teams for the 5 game cage match!
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Even if we did make it past Detroit, it would have been more of the same. Unclutch hitting from the usual suspects.
Nova....BE A SUPANOVA........YEAH!
You're right.
Congrats, we had no chance to win. None. I say we should’ve forfeited to begin the series
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Rename the team The GGBG’s
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I say just sell the team
They’ll never hit in the clutch, so why bother with another season/year/decade of unclutch performance.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
And by the Dodgers and send them back to Brooklyn?
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I'm all for that!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I would buy them
for $240 worth of pudding
Aaahhh derka derka derka
by Captain_Mick on Oct 7, 2011 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Still a crapshoot either way
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Ummm
I’m pretty sure A-Rod struck out swinging with the bases loaded, and he also struck out swinging to end the game. I know, he still struck out both times, but at least he swung the bat, unlike last year.
Go Rangers. Beat the living crap out of Detroit.
His timing has been shit since he came back
I thought he had good pitch recognition this series…but jesus was he off mechanically. At least now he has an off season to fix it.
Melky probably started the rumor
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Swish has not been a very good post season player but the thinking that he needs to be dumped is laughable
Sure guys like Swisher, ARod and Tex were not very good in this 5 game series but we never make it this far without those guys. The bring back Melky stuff might be dumber than Montero not pinch hitting for Martin.
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 should read Riveraveblues
Idiots over there want to dump CC after his one start and one relief appearance. Laughable..who do we get? CJ wilson? yu darvish?
Despite the idiocy in the threads for the next few days/offseason
I’ll gladly take it over pretty much every other Yankees fan-site
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
The CC crap is ridiculous! I don't know how you can dump him
but Swish to me is a add-on guy. His numbers look pretty good but the majority of is in blow out games that don’t matter.
Nova....BE A SUPANOVA........YEAH!
You arent going to get a guy with those numbers for the money they pay Swish
On top of that, he is a beloved guy in the clubhouse. I was never a big Swish guy but Im not dumping him because of a lousy 5 games where the umps may have had an effect on what he swung at.
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 love Swish and am not saying he's going to get dumped...
I’m just saying I can see him being let go. It’s now been 3 years and he just can’t hit decent pitching in the postseason and it’s something he’s gotta fix.
Nova....BE A SUPANOVA........YEAH!
If you take a look at the OFs that are free agents following this season, I do not see a better option
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.
Trade Russ for Mike Stanton immediately.
All problems solved.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Even Dominic Brown, since the Phils ain’t using him.
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Two words.
Chuck. Knoblauch.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
John Olerud.
Clone him and make a whole team of John Oleruds. The helmets would get expensive, but the team would be unbeatable.
I like Shawn Spencer better
plus with the yankees out of the postseason Grandy can go back to focusing on Psych
I still would like to see a real DH
We can still use it to give the fogies a break, but I’d like to see someone with some life in the DH spot.
Well we can just look at Milwakee
We got Grimace go for Hamburglar
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I'll make a post tomorrow, but all I have to say now is this...
Sex.
I love reading posts/FB comments/tweets/etc. from other fans who enjoy watching the Yankees lose, because it only makes it much sweeter and me much more of an arrogant douchebag when we win.
Also, judging from this year’s performance, we have a lot to look forward to next season.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 12:57 AM EDT reply actions
We probably have the best chance of any of the other teams
except maybe the phillies to make the postseason again.
Montero
.406/.459/.590 BOOM!
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
This was one of the most exciting years to be a Yankee fan.
They weren’t expected to even make the playoffs, but we got to see all these great prospects play (some sooner than others) and the Yanks took the best record in the AL.
They ran away with the division, really an achievement this year since of course they were challenged by the best team in baseball history.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Welp, I just finished a second post. I don’t know if I have it in me to recap the 2011 season. Anyone want to help me make a list of the best games?
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1 or 2 from each month?
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3000 and 602.
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Yes, there’s another.
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CC gets pie.
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I might give an honorable mention to the final regular season game even though we lost
Longoria’s walkoff was epic given the context.
Aaahhh derka derka derka
I liked the Nova vs the Reds game
and the Hughes 6 inning CG against the White Sox. You probably should include the Longoria walkoff in game 162 because that game was pretty awesome.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Orioles walking off against Boston
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That's #2
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
and when Montero introduced himself to the big leagues
by hitting two homers off of Jim Johnson against the O’s.
Just win, baby.
by Livestrong77nyy on Oct 7, 2011 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
How about the game where they took their first series from the Sox
And subsequently sent them into their tailspin. 9/1.
Status quo.
No.
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
602 might be my favorite one from this year
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn't watch that one cause I was at a wedding
But 602 I saw, and it was beautiful
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
The 3000 game
was awesome. 5-for-5 and HR for the 3000th hit! Off Price! That was a heck of a performance.
Yeah, I know
It also happened when my friend (Mets fan) and his fiancée (Red Sox fan) got married!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Jesus' two home run game.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I just had the saddest thought about that possibly being his last game as a Yankee.
Depressed more now.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Jesus?
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Fire Cashman if he's not on the team next year
Hell, I’m all for firing him if Jesus isn’t the starter
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
We'll be protesting with pitchforks and torches in front of Cashman's house if Jesus isn't on the team next year.
"What the f**k is a German muffin?!?"
Damn right
I might throw food at him too!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions
And probably messy
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Game 4
AJ F*cking Burnett.
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Take away the 1st inning and we outplayed the Tigers in this game.
Just saying: look on the bright side.
Yea...yet no one is blaming nova for putting us in a 2 run hole
even though they shouldn’t. But with the disproportionate amount of blaming..i don’t see anyone blame nova.
What the hell am I going to do till Spring Training?
That’s the question I face every time a season ends for my team…
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Watch the Heels kick some ass this winter?
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
WORD
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
Can't wait, dude.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I miss Barnesbot
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
Full season with no friggin Larry Drew to be found.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Oct 7, 2011 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions
And TH seemed impressed with the freshman, the first game can't come soon enoguh.
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Cricket blog?
Or enough.
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Cricket blog?
No messing with sasquatch?
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Ajax.
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Football
I’m gonna get into Hockey. Also, more time for Video Games. Arkham City comes out soon.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Well season over... This team actually outpreformed my expectations
i though we were a 90 win wildcard team behind the greatest team ever. Tigers had the hot hand this series, so better luck next time
So did every other “expert”, but as all ways we win………. Relentlessly.
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In no way do I want to blame this series loss on Russell Martin
but in no way do I want him on the Yankees roster next season as anything other than a backup. I’m fine with Montero/Romine, or Montero/Cervelli, or even Montero/Cashman as the two catchers if it means Montero gets chances.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Oct 7, 2011 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
I can't imagine
them going with Montero as the starter with no “proven ML C” to back up. Or to block him from starting.
And the C ranks are pretty thin in FA. Ramon Hernandez maybe?
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
If they sign another catcher to start over Montero then that entire front office should be fired
Even if Russ is brought back (and he probably will) I’ll be ticked off. Letting him go and then signing Ramon Hernandez will prompt me to bring a rocket launcher to Yankee Stadium… well maybe I’d take my frustrations out on Fenway instead.
Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!
hahaha
Sorry if that sounded like I was suggesting they SHOULD do that.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 7, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
It is so obvious Girardi over managed this game, changes pitchers in practically every inning. It is what really drives me crazy about him. And how easy it would be to say Girardi cost us the game it simply is not the case. Despite the fact he pitched 7 pitchers tonight, they all pretty much did their job. 3 runs in the ALDS deciding game should not win you a game, but tonight i did.
My other thought is for those that think Montero would have made a difference. Don’t get me wrong I think he is a super talent and is a big part of our future, but for tonight, who does he replace? Jorge? I mean Jorge only had 2 hits and the only one with a runner in scoring position. Jorge wasn’t the problem. People might suggest replacing Martin with Montero but I don’t think Montero would have called the game Martin would and that was a huge part of this game.
The bottom line is that the middle of our order did nothing tonight. Arod Tex and Swish did nothing but dissappoint and it breaks my heart to say that. The only world series this team won was because they got significant contributions from arod tex and matsui. Without the middle hitting, I am not surprised we lost this game.
Martin's "game calling" cost the Yankees 3 runs
Funny how this works both ways. Sorry, but Martin was hitting shitty all series, and today was the exclamation point of that. We needed offense, and not putting in our hottest hitter for the month of September because you’re worried that Montero could not catch Mo’s cutter is insane.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions
you’re telling me that if you know the yankees give up 3 runs tonight you wouldn’t sign up for that? The reason Montero didn’t catch tonight is because he is not a good defensively and he does not have the familiarity catching our whole staff
The point is that his game calling had nothing to do with ANYTHING
If his game calling can not give up runs, then it can give up runs as well. It’s insane and BS. The fact of the matter is that Jesus Montero was our hottest hitter in September and he did not see the light of day, except for one game, which I believe he went 2 for 2.
Defense is no excuse for not Pinch Hitting him in the 8th or even 5th. If he cannot fucking catch 4 innings, or our pitchers can’t deal with a new catcher for 4 innings, then neither of them should be in the major leagues.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions
You know that’s a solid argument but where does he pinch hit? As far as Im concerned, the one place he could have gone in was in the fitth when Martin came up with the bases loaded. Other than that there was no opportunity for him to pinch hit. Listen the main point of my argument was that the middle of our order sucked and Montero couldn’t have helped that
Yes, I would've pinch hit him in the 5th or 8th
We’re down one run and he has the potential to hit the ball out of the park. Personally, I would’ve pinch hit him for A-Rod as well.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 2:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Not hindsight
A-Rod’s swing has been off all series, so there was no harm in pinch hitting for him and putting in Chavez/Nunez at 3B if need be.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 2:55 AM EDT up reply actions
You said it yourself
4-6 has not been hitting all that well, so what would be the harm?
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 2:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Listen I am not going to argue you how unclutch arod is. But what happens when our prized rookie goes hitless in his one atbat for arod? there is no way girardi keeps his job when he replaces one of the best hitters of all time with a rookie with 2 career postseason atbats
If anyone complained about pinch hitting him that at bat
Then they haven’t been watching the series.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Russ' came calling lost us game 3 when he called a fast ball on pitch one to Delmon Young
this game calling crap is a terrible reason to praise a catcher.
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Yup
It has it’s uses and Russ is good at it, but if a catcher is truly incapable of calling a game then the bench can do all of it and everything would work out exactly the same. Being able to block a plate and throw out baserunners is far more important for a catcher than calling a game (though Russ is actually quite good at that as well).
He’s a good defensive catcher, but good defense means nothing if you hit like a pitcher in an AL lineup. I call that a “backup” catcher. And if they’re worried about Cervelli’s health and want to bring Russ back as a backup and let Montero start, I’m for it. If Martin is brought back to start (which is what probably will happen), then I’ll be unhappy.
Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!
Oh yeah, almost forgot
Dear PSA Mods,
It hasn’t happened yet, but for the love of Jesus please IP Ban anyone who comes here saying, and I quote “The Yankees simply didn’t want to win!”
Hopeful for 2012,
I’mGivingYouARaise
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 2:00 AM EDT reply actions
Well now that i had time to pick my heart up from off the floor...
It was a great season…..Congrats to the tigers, though they play in a stadium I can best describe as Americas herpes….and their closer reminds me of a booger on the wall of a kindergarten classroom…they played valiantly……….no they didnt….arod, tex, swish, all sucked…….c.c. struggled….montero was batting .1000 but I guess that wasn’t good enough for girardi…..and more importantly…. we left 1000 men on base….Love my team though…our new core is developing and now Nova has experience, recent history says Nova will be better then ever after Tommy John…and hopefully Phil gets his shit together…..can’t wait till next year….
It’s also been more then entertaining to post with you douche bags…but the off-season is when you start talking about xfip and WAR and that sort of shit….not my flow…til next season….
BTW….If basketball don’t get their shit together its gonna be a REALLY boring winter…..I mean extremely boring….
Go yankees!!!!!…..more montero!!!!!…..and fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck Boston!
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by NYYWinsRings27 on Oct 7, 2011 3:44 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Better luck next year Yankee fans. I wish you well except when you play the Rangers
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The Yankees should
Fire Joe Girardi and hire Terry Francona! Maybe I went a little to far there.
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They Finally called up Baby Jesus
who the Yankees missed
Francisco Cervelli- CC personal catcher and Yankee spark plug. When Cervelli fills in he just makes things happen and him and Sabathia work a game perfectly.
maybe
I mean we lost this series basically cuz of Delmon Young, who kind of stinks. So why not Cisco?
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If they'd had Cervelli
Maybe Girardi would have been more apt to pinch hit Montero for Russ because he knows he has a good defensive backup catcher. He was never letting anybody but Martin catch in this series because he didn’t like his other defensive options, and thats why he was never going to be hit for or run for.
Would they have hit for him anyways? I don’t know. Probably not, but at least I can tell myself that that was the reason.
Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!
Who are the FA pitchers available next season?
I hated the way this season ended, but all in all it was full of some pretty cool story lines. That Montero looks as good as advertised offensively is great, although, this probably means his trade value is at an all-time high…
Gotta love what Garcia and Colon did this year, but I can’t see them back. Maybe Garcia as the #5, but starting pitching was a need most of the season, and there’s not much use debating about the position guys (I can’t imagine there will be changes anywhere, except perhaps behind the plate). Nova is a good add (assuming he doesn’t have a Hughes sophomore season), but we need 1-2 more reliable starters who can show up in the postseason as well.
So who? I don’t suppose there’s any chance that Brackman or Banuelos start the year, perhaps Hughes will come back in as a SP? I wonder if better conditioning would help him be a more effective starter, or what his final outcome will be.
Thanks for everything Jorge, way to go out productively.
Arod, Tex and Jeter ...
The lineup Joe ran out during the playoffs wasn’t the lineup that necessarily got him into the post-season. Arod did nothing the second half. It was Nunez and Chavez who carried the water. Did they even make an appearance? Instead we have the dog we call Arod striking out at critical moments and literally doing nothing (Not completely true. He did play a solid third base for the series).
Tex. Tex needs to go home and try to figure out how to hit .280 again. Here’s a guy who was a .300 hitter when we first got him. Now he’s a pull happy .240 hitter who isn’t played honestly by the defense. He chases too many bad pitches down in the zone and really has demonstrated that he’s either incapable or not interested in hitting the ball to the opposite gaps. He’s a magician with the glove—the best first basemen I’ve ever seen. Yes, I think he’s more deft than Mattingly and Hernandez. But he’s killing us with the bat in crucial situations.
Finally there’s Derek. What the hell were you thinking swinging at that fastball with Gardner trying to steal second? He had the bag had you not swung. It would have put him in scoring position where you could have slapped a patented single to right and brought him home. Instead, you go all warning track power and remove a scoring oppty.
Later, while on first, I noticed you taking a 4 ft. lead off the bag. Really? Don’t you want to at least give the pitcher alittle doubt that you might be running? I mean, we really needed you in scoring position. But no. Short lead, no jump …
I understand that opposing players consider you to be among the smartest players in the game, and frankly I agree. However, last night you looked more like the kid who falls asleep in the back of the class.
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Can the offseason start now?
I don’t care about the playoffs anymore and I don’t have the NBA to keep me occupied because of the friggin lockout, so my sports-watching days are restricted to once a week. Damn.
So, onto the Yankees. They lost. It happens. There’s no excuses or reasons. The got beat. The offense didn’t show up and they got outpitched. Nothing you can do. Losing happens- it’s part of the game. 29 teams go home at some point during the season upset, and they couldn’t win this year. It’s disappointing, but there’s always next season and they’ll be right back in the mix as always next year.
A-Rod didn’t hit. Teixeira didn’t hit. Swisher didn’t hit. Those are the 4-5-6 hitters in the lineup, and when they slump in a playoff series it’s going to be difficult as it is. It happens. Those guys will go into their offseason workouts and hopefully they come back next year ready to go. I’m not mad at any of them. It’s not like they weren’t trying. Sometimes good pitching gets you out, and it sticks out a lot more during the postseason.
So, screw the rest of the playoffs. I don’t really care about any of the other playoff teams (though I’d like to see Philly lose). For the Yankees, let it go, get better and win next year. I hope Selig’s dumbass plan of multiple Wild Cards doesn’t come into play.
Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!
Screw the rest of the playoffs?
I love baseball too much to feel that way. I’ll be rooting for the Tigers against Texas and will be rooting for the AL representative in the World Series. It’s not the Yankees, but it is baseball, which is better than anything else on TV.
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Oh I'll still watch it
Well, some of it, because I love baseball and I want to see some good games. But what I mean was I don’t really care at all about the outcomes of any of the games, because I don’t passionately hate or really love any of the teams that are remaining. I won’t be rooting for anything except late inning comebacks and walkoffs. I want to see good baseball.
Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!
I'll watch the rest of the playoffs too
But I find the MLB considerably more boring when the Yankees aren’t playing :-)
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by Chris Child's Fist on Oct 7, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I actually really like Martin
He was great defensively, especially with all these pitchers we have with sharp breaking pitches. He was great blocking A.J.‘s curve, C.C.’s slider, Freddy’s fork ball, and Nova’s breaker. His hitting was suspect, but honestly, I thought he was a great defensive replacement as a spot pick up. I mean, we weren’t exactly looking for him long term, and he really came up big on d for us. Granted, his offense was lacking, but we’ve been blessed with a fantastic hitting catcher for the past twelve years in Posada, and will be blessed with another great hitter in Montero for plenty more to come. However, neither of them were of the defensive caliber that Martin was. I think we should be giving him more credit then I’m seeing in these comments.
On another note, Tex and Swish were bad at the plate, really terrible, swinging at bad pitches and taking the good ones, but Arod is the guy that we count on to make the big hits. Or I should say, ‘should’ count on. He’s so bad in the clutch, it’s embarrassing. And the worst part is that he never seems to care. I mean, I’m sure he does, but it’d be nice if he showed some emotion when he strikes out look TWICE with the bases loaded. I mean, seriously, you’re teammates are counting on you to get a hit to keep the season going, and you strike out, an just walk off with that smug look on your face, tossing that bad in the fucking air. Are you kidding me? At least slam the bad on the ground, swear, looked pissed off at yourself, and then, idk, how about talking to reporters afterwards about how unhappy you are about your performance? We pay him to hit and play third – he plays a pretty good third, but his hitting when we need it is missing, and he just does not seem to give a shit. Posada’s last game, and he goes down so meekly. Great at bats, perhaps, but those are no substitute for clutch hits.
If I believed in conspiracies, I’d say he was out to fuck us over. But conspiracies are ridiculous, so really he just sucks ass in the clutch. What a fucking surprise. 2009 was a long time ago – if he thinks he’s going to continue to get credit for past successes, he’s wrong. The only thing the counts (outside of contract negotiations and hall of fame discussions) is the here and now.
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lolwut? He did interview after the game
how about talking to reporters afterwards about how unhappy you are about your performance?
Whlie that is one of many things wrong with this post of yours, here’s a quote from A-Rod after the game.
In accepting more than his share of the blame, Rodriguez used expletives to describe his play, offering insight into why he may have struggled.
“Whatever happened this postseason is on me,” Rodriguez said. "Let’s make that crystal clear. There are no excuses for what happened these five games.
If you watched A-Rod’s interviews after the game it couldn’t be clear that he cared quite a lot, and he took full responsibility for the way he played. Slamming the bat on the ground and swearing does absolutely nothing to help this team, and there’s no point in doing it. I’m sure he was frustrated and it was obvious he was frustrated, even if he didn’t show it during the game.
Saying he “sucks ass in the clutch” after 2009 is bullshit. He had a bad series because he went into a slump at the wrong time and/or was playing injured. Not because the pressure got to him or any other stupid narritives that ESPN can pull out of their ass. And saying he doesn’t care is even worse. Swisher didn’t show curse and throw his bat after striking out. Neither did Russ and Gardner. If you’re going to bash A-Rod like that, then all the other guys who sucked this series should get bashed just as much.
Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!
Guy comes back from mid season knee surgery and has an injured hand. Totally expect him to be the same guy he was in the first half (.800 -.900 OPS) makes sense. The fact he played injured just makes him even more gutless, heartless, and selfish am i right?
If he was playing while injured
Fire Girardi.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, but that's unacceptable
We’re in it for the season and he’s playing injured/being allowed to play injured when there are healthy alternatives able to play 3B? He’s not being PH for in tight situations when he’s playing injured? That is 100% unacceptable.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess he figured
A not 100% Arod is still better than Chavez or Nunez…which i find hard not to agree with.
I'd take a healthy Nunez bat over A-Rod's swing at that point.
It looked dreadful. Yeah, his defense was fine, but just like with Martin we didn’t need defense at that point. We needed offense and he wasn’t providing it, which was evident from how poorly he was swinging. A healthy A-Rod crushing a good number of the pitches being thrown at him. Even if you want to start A-Rod, there’s no reason not to pinch hit for him in tight spots if he’s got nothing at the plate, or especially if he wasn’t at 100%. You have Jones, Montero, hell even a healthy Nunez to come up to the plate and then put Chavez in for defense. The Yankees actually had a deep and decent bench coming into the ALDS and didn’t utilize it at all.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 7, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
The Yankees need some real professional contact hitters to fill out that lineup. Someone like a Matsui. Or like a Paul O’Neill. The lineup is filled with home run hitters who can be pitched to and made to look silly in the post-season. I am sorry to say that one of them is Alex Rodriguez. The other two main ones are Mark Texiera and Nick Swisher. I would let Swisher go and try to get an outfielder who is more reliable in making contact when the situation demands it. Tex obviously has a big contract and is not going anywhere nor is A-Rod. But there is no reason they have to hit 4th and 5th. Personally assuming we don’t get the kind of hitter I am talking about, who would hit third, the third hitter should be Granderson and the cleanup hitter should be Cano. Gardner should be leading off and assuming Jeter can perform like he did in the 2d half, Jeter should bat 2d. I think its pretty clear to we Yankee fans who have seen the playoffs virtually every year for 17 years that .250 hitters who hit home runs are usually invisible in the playoffs.
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