A.J. Shines: Yankees 6, Red Sox 2, Game 159 Preview
by Brandon C. on Sep 25, 2011 4:19 PM EDT
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The Yankees won the first game of a doubleheader over the Red Sox today, thanks to a stellar performance by A.J. Burnett. The right hander threw seven and two thirds innings, allowing only five hits and two earned runs. Both runs were scored on Jacoby Ellsbury home runs.
Burnett walked off to a standing ovation by the Yankees fans in attendance, and truly seemed pumped up. He shook hands with Joe Girardi, and tipped his cap to the crowd. Right now I give Burnett the 4th starter in the playoff slot, as I also said before the game.
On the other side, Tim Wakefield was awful in what could be his last game ever.
In what could be his last regular season game for the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Jorge Posada hit a two run home run and also singled. Posada was taken out for a pinch runner and received a standing ovation. If that was the end, it was a great ending for a great player.
Other Yankees runs came from multiple errors, wild pitches, passed balls, and RBI by Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter. Jeter went 3-4, and currently sits at a .300 batting average.
David Robertson closed out the game by pitching one and a third scoreless baseball.
Expect Jeter, A-Rod, Posada, and possibly Gardner to sit in game two, while Granderson, Teixeira, Montero, and Cano will likely play. Don't be surprised if Martin sits for Romine, either.
The Rays are currently ahead 5-2 in the top of the 9th inning, so if that score stands and the defeated the Blue Jays 5-2, so if the Yankees win game two, the Red Sox and Rays will be tied in the wild card hunt.
Come back at 6:30 for game two!
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Bills win too, all of New England on suicide watch!
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Sep 25, 2011 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
curse of the espnmag cover
such a shame, too
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by Cory Braiterman on Sep 25, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
The Rays won, the Angels are winning
The Giants won, the Bills won, and the Yankees win.
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
All this works for me.
"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel
by tnredneckyankeesfan on Sep 25, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
now the Jets have to lose
and the Yanks have to sweep the header
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
my team is the Giants
and they are good.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
nonsense. The Jets are a great team.
Just ask them. They’ll tell you.
by long time listener on Sep 25, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
AJ Burnett is an asshole
Just when we all thought we could count him out for the playoff rotation, he goes and pulls a stunt like this. He just has to make this even more complicated…
The Savior has come, and he is glorious. #63
I see AJ making the playoff roster, especially with a win like this
Key win against the Red Sox do things like this.
BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 4:23 PM EDT reply actions
When's the last time the Bills were 3-0?
Also, what the heck happened to the team whose claim to fame was the ability to “snatch defeat from the jaws of victory”???
No one circles the wagons…
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Sep 25, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahahaha
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
said this in the game thread
But I hope Jesus catches. He’s caught Nova in the minors, so he should be familiar with him.
by long time listener on Sep 25, 2011 4:23 PM EDT reply actions
I agree with this
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Binder says Nay
They just showed the Game 2 lineup on YES. Jesus at DH, Romine at C.
by long time listener on Sep 25, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup
Catch Jesus, and let Jorge DH the second game as well.
Welcome to the Majors, Jesus!
Now PLAY HIM MOAR!!
But of course he isn't.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 25, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
All that stands between the Red Sox and a tie in the wild card is John Lackey
Home of the Jared Jeffries Shot Tracker
That’s like saying all that stands between an artillery cannon and your face is a Kleenex .
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by Wraithpk on Sep 25, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Hahahahaha
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by Hasan Paliwala on Sep 25, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
should've saved that for the game thread
That’s a CoG if I’ve ever seen one.
by long time listener on Sep 25, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a feeling the game thread will offer many gems
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm in a fantastic mood today!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 4:31 PM EDT reply actions
New York teams just win
They just win baby!
All hype no bite teams of 2010-2011:
2010 Miami Heat
2011 Boston Red Sox
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-It ain't so sunny in Philly anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Sep 25, 2011 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
This was a good day
If Nova beats the Sox tonight, it will be complete.
Cano, Swisher, Montero, Teixeira, & Granderson against Lackey in a must-win Boston game with Nova on the hill.
Can’t wait!
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Sign them up for some silver sluggers
All hype no bite teams of 2010-2011:
2010 Miami Heat
2011 Boston Red Sox
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-It ain't so sunny in Philly anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Sep 25, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Esteban German with an Inside the Park HR
With Zobrist, that’s two in one day
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 4:40 PM EDT reply actions
Such a nice Sunday.
Vick got hurt. (I can’t like this guy. I have a dog and I can’t picture torturing an animal period.)
Bills and Lions keep surprising. Especially since the Patriots got an L. ESPN Boston issue can be the ultimate jinx.
Oh and the Yankees are about to make this Wild Card race a tie between the Rays and Red sox.
Residing on the BEast coast.
Now, who would we like to see in the playoffs: Red Sox, Rays, or Angels?
If Rays, then should we put out our AAA lineup in Florida? And lose on purpose?
I just realized, I haven't read OTM yet. Excuse me, ladies and gents
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 4:54 PM EDT reply actions
slightly disappointing
They’ve been freaking out for so long, most of the freaking out is done.
by long time listener on Sep 25, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Fire someone between games
Just toss some tear gas into the clubhouse.
Whoever comes out alive gets to stay
(Unless it’s Lackey or Miller, which means you push them back in).
Miller can’t find the strike zone for his life
Definitely can’t find the door.
I still found this hilarious
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
it's still good
But the best stuff was earlier in the week. The second game thread might be fun, though, since there will be no Pats collapse to compete with the Sox collapse.
by long time listener on Sep 25, 2011 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Well if we win tonight
The next three days are going to be priceless, I think!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
the Wednesday game thread on OTM has the potential to be one of the greatest in SB Nation history
If not the history of the world.
by long time listener on Sep 25, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, 100% agreed
I’d record that if I were an OTM member
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
rec'd
for that tear gas line
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by Cory Braiterman on Sep 25, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
They are in partial acceptance mode
everything that happened on the field was expected to happen by them. Not as fun to read OTM these days. They jumped ship.
All hype no bite teams of 2010-2011:
2010 Miami Heat
2011 Boston Red Sox
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-It ain't so sunny in Philly anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Sep 25, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks yall
All hype no bite teams of 2010-2011:
2010 Miami Heat
2011 Boston Red Sox
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-It ain't so sunny in Philly anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Sep 25, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
3-0 Angels
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:05 PM EDT reply actions
21-10 Patriots
Halftime.
at least someone in New England can win
This is why I love reading the site afterwards. Hindsight is hilarious!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
At least OTM, albeit the enemy, has occssnl wit, perspective and humor.
Something (along with sanity) conspicuously absent at HH.
Go Oakland. Go Texas.
Texas has nothing to gain
Jus t like us. Which makes Boston’s hopes even slimmer, I guess. But the Halos have a streak of sheer incompetence that could cost them a game or two.
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Not sure if anyone posted this yet, but here's the lineup for tonight:
Wardo, Grandy, Robbie, Tex, Swish, Chavez, Baby Jesus, Dick, Romine
B-lineup!
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by Hasan Paliwala on Sep 25, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
D-pitcher
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
theirs, you mean
ours is definitely B+ or A-
Of COURSE I meant their pitcher
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Mitre
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Even I wouldn't
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
eh, I think Mitre's stellar good looks and fighting ability would lead me to take him over Lackey
Welcome to the Majors, Jesus!
Now PLAY HIM MOAR!!
...Wait, why is Cano batting ahead of Tex?
Not that I think it matter, but that’s damn peculiar
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Because Dickerson is depth?
We’re not gonna see him in October except as a substitute.
by PortlandYankee on Sep 25, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I suspect
I’m pretty sure all the regulars are only playing 1 game out of the 2
Can’t let Jesus catch Nova. Romine forever
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Sep 25, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
What's dumb is Romine isn't going to be on the playoff roster.
So why not get Montero used to catching Nova?
Residing on the BEast coast.
Montero's not catching this year at all anyways
And he’s already used to catching Nova (which really is why he should catch today).
Next year I hope he catches, though I think it’s a long shot with Martin likely to get resigned. I hope at least Montero can platoon with Martin and DH on other days.
Welcome to the Majors, Jesus!
Now PLAY HIM MOAR!!
They are bringing in their closer for 4 outs
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
And it worked
1 pitch out
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Rookie of the Year
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Sep 25, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
You forgot
Manager of the Year
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I love how the ALDS Fox promos
Now include the Rays & Angels
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
Angels with a 5-2 lead
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
5-4 lead
Walden just blew a game ending double play by throwing it into CF.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
5-5
Fucking Walden
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
HA
Love this.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Sep 25, 2011 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Rooting for the A's now
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
Good. 6-5 A's now
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Why?
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Cause now I just want to go home
They had their chance and Walden blew it.
If the Angels win in the Bot. of the 9th, fine. But they better not tie it.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, this is your game?
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Rooting for the A's anyway
I hate the Angels just a little less than the Red Sox.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Sep 25, 2011 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
For what it's worth
Yankees probably wouldn’t be home regardless of the ASG outcome. Phillies have better record.
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"Every day is a great day for hockey."
True
But it still doesn’t make the ASG meaning something any less stupid
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
If Walden wins rookie of the year I will just laugh at how little the writers think. Trumbo doesn’t deserve either, but wouldn’t be as upset.
Also, Jim Kaat is one of my favorite announcers. Might have to watch MLBN coverage instead of YES
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"Every day is a great day for hockey."
Doesn’t really matter to me between Hosmer, Nova, Ackley, maybe a couple others I’m forgetting.
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I would have to say Hellickson
though Nova has been pretty damn “valuable” though RoY is based on best numbers
If the Rays come back to win the Wild Card
I think Hellickson will get even more consideration than he currently does.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Nova's pitching a no hitter tonight
So him.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I would LOVE to read OTM if Nova throws a no-hitter
by long time listener on Sep 25, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
It'd really just be the Exclamation Point on their Sept.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't even think of a parallel
Imagine this place if our season came down to AJ, Girardi kept bunting, Martin went 0-4, Logan gave up HRs to three straight lefties, and someone said something bad about Kim Jones. Now times 10. That’s OTM if Nova pitches a no-hitter.
by long time listener on Sep 25, 2011 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I always liked Katt
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 25, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
From the Onion.
AL MVP: Curtis Granderson—With his impressive run production numbers, Granderson has kept a team with only a handful of All-Stars and future Hall of Famers afloat in the AL East
lol.
Residing on the BEast coast.
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