Yankees 7, Rays 8 - Boston Collapse Complete
by Travis G on Sep 29, 2011 12:18 AM EDT
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PrintUpdate: Montero's X-rays came back negative. Girardi thinks he'll be okay. He also said A-Rod will start in game 1 of the ALDS.
He also announced Freddy Garcia as the game 3 starter.
Remember when the Yankees jumped all over David Price?... Me neither. Well they did, tacking him for six runs in the first four innings, primarily thanks to a Mark Teixeira grand slam.
In his first ML start, Dellin Betances struggled with control early but settled down enough to toss two scoreless frames.
But this is about the night, not just this one game.
For most of the evening, the Yanks had a comfortable lead against an anemic offense. It was only until Boone Logan entered that Tampa staged a historic comeback. They score six runs in the eighth to get within one of the Yanks. Cory Wade came in to close it out and recorded two outs and had Dan Johnson down to two strikes before he launched a line drive just over the rightfield wall to the tie the game. Scott "Punching Bag" Proctor came within an out of pitching three innings before another line drive home run, off the bat of Evan Longoria, sailed over the leftfield seats in the 12th inning to win not just the game but the Wild Card for the Rays. (Crazy game graph.)
How did it win the Wild Card? Boston held a one run lead through most of their game with Baltimore. But just like the Rays, the O's were down to their last out before staging a comeback off Jon Papelbon to win in the bottom of the ninth, 4-3. Mind you, this came literally moments before Longoria's walk-off homer. It was some night for baseball, and imagine being a Tampa or Boston fan. How emotional was that five-minute stretch? Just amazing. (Also crazy game graph.) (A third graph showing the epic collapse. Just laughable.)
Comment of the Game: Not a comment, but a brilliant story from January.
Play of the Game: Johnson's ninth-inning, two-out, solo shot to tie the contest at seven apiece (-49%).
So enjoy the night. This was easily the best loss of the year.
Notes (that I wrote whilst the Yanks had a 7-0 lead)* -
1st inning: Jesus struggled a bit behind the plate, bobbled a pitch on a stolen base, but somehow managed a shutout (just a coincidence that his injury began Tampa's comeback?) despite his horrible catching abilities (spread over something like seven pitchers.)
Dellin Betances had very little control. It's clear he could use a full year at Triple-A. He threw a good changeup to Damon for a swing and miss. He was effectively wild though and threw two scorless frames.
7th: Burnett came in and got one out. Does that mean he's starting game 3, or relieving in the postseason?
8th: Don't ever say Boone Logan isn't impressive. He managed to hit two players with one pitch. Unfortunately, Jesus had to leave the game after the pitch deflected off Casey Kotchman and to hit him in the knuckles of his right hand.
12th: I've got to give credit to Scott Proctor for gutting out the game when it was clear Girardi didn't want to use any other pitchers.
* So I'm not going to waste them. ;)
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
BRING ON TEH VERLANDER!!
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Sep 29, 2011 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 9 recs
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Any word on Jesus?
We want him ready to destroy Verlander and the Tiggers.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
X-Rays negative.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
How is it a pun?
They took x-rays of his hand, they were negative.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, I think my mind still isn't working from everything that has happened in the last few minutes.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Either way
We’d have him back in 3 days anyway.
by bango31 on Sep 29, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Unfortunately I don't see Montero playing against any righties.
Which is dumb but you can bet Posada will be the starting DH.
by Briceratops on Sep 29, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
even dumber
when you’re up against a fireball-throwing right-hander and you need righties who can smash/slash it the other way
The writing was on the wall. Sounds OK to me.
Ted Williams' famous Red Sox farewell speech: "I consider myself the unluckiest man on the face of the Earth."
by The Yankees on Sep 29, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
For a second, the joy was starting to wear off
THEN, I remembered that it was Papelbitch who blow it. JOY LEVELS BACK UP!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
Also Carl Crawford dropped the ball
Dropped. The. Ball.
by jetanumba2 on Sep 29, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah, YES just showed the loss
Oh my god that was soooooooooooooooo sweet
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Just this entire thing
the whole damn thing is fantastic. These little details are just additional pieces of joy to savor.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
I absolutely positively cannot remember a more momentous night of regular season baseball!
Ted Williams' famous Red Sox farewell speech: "I consider myself the unluckiest man on the face of the Earth."
Because this needed to be posted again:
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:30 AM EDT reply actions 22 recs
And it will be +1'd again
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
GO GOOD GUYS!!!
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
MERCY
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
EEEEEEEYYYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
by Kevin L on Sep 29, 2011 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
HISTORY!
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"Every day is a great day for hockey."
AND THIS BALL GAME IS.................O-VAH
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
GOOD GUYS LOSE
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"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
"Every day is a great day for hockey."
Along with that 27 yanks article
This is the best thing about baseball this year. I don’t even care that we took the East, just the Sux not making it is epic, wrapped in awesome, dipped in Win.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
NESPN never ceases to amaze!
All hype no bite teams of 2010-2011:
2010 Miami Heat-Cry me a River like a Bosh.
2011 Boston Red Sox-45 ESPN experts picked the wrong AL East Champion.
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-Its not so sunny in Philadelphia anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Sep 29, 2011 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
The picture above is from ESPN
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
LOLOLOL !!
I never think that there's something I can't do, whether it's beating my opponent one on one or practicing another hour because something about my game is just not right. - Magic
I am officially on the Buffalo Bills' bandwagon.
by Cup Noodles on Sep 29, 2011 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Can 7-20 be a T-Shirt?
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:32 AM EDT reply actions
If you subtracted 3, yes.
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Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
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+1
-Announcement Forwarded To The Following: Boston Blowsox, New York Pets, Philadelphia Phonies, And Any Other Team Who Ain't With The Empire.................
Getcha' Rings Up........
by NYYWinsRings27 on Sep 29, 2011 4:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hahahahaah Red Sox
I never think that there's something I can't do, whether it's beating my opponent one on one or practicing another hour because something about my game is just not right. - Magic
I am officially on the Buffalo Bills' bandwagon.
Again, One of the Most Incredible Nights in Baseball
Yes, Yankees lost. But, the way Rays came back from 0-7 in the 8th as I might add, plus Orioles breaking Papelbon in the 9th, when all looked like that Soxs will win by having 2 outs on their side, out of nowhere double after double and then the incredible fly ball that Craw-Choke didn’t catch, we saw something that we don’t see every night. Plus, the Bravers blowing their wild card lead as Cards coming back and winning their last and most important regular season game. One word describes this: Incredible!
by NYYEastcosterNJD on Sep 29, 2011 12:35 AM EDT reply actions
Right after Paps blew the game.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
9th inning
I never think that there's something I can't do, whether it's beating my opponent one on one or practicing another hour because something about my game is just not right. - Magic
I am officially on the Buffalo Bills' bandwagon.
by Cup Noodles on Sep 29, 2011 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Forgot to add that, lol
Just shows the incredible night that we all experienced.
by NYYEastcosterNJD on Sep 29, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
The Orioles game was my favorite ever
"It ain't like football. You can't make up no trick plays. ~Yogi Berra
I can't remember the last time there was this much excitement on the last day of the season
Just great baseball, not just for us, but in general
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
Good thing Selig will try to ruin it
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Hes sitting next to Cheny and Goodell
with some other super villains somewhere.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
Yeah, he's watching the profit potentials for adding another wild card.
Reality matters not to our boy.
The way this all went down...
It’s so completely surreal.
I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.
-- M. Rivera
Okay, coming down off my high again....
Time to read OTM
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:39 AM EDT reply actions
Tis like Lord of The Flies there boss.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
I'm betting no more than 2 days before they start sacrificing players to heathen gods...
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
Terry’s the pig…..
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
THE BLOODLUST HATH NOT BEEN SATED!
BRING ME PAPELBON!
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
Best Quote of the night there
“We’re Idiots”
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
by Kevin L on Sep 29, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Speaking of them being idiots
The way they pronounced “Betances” all night was painful to listen to.
Okay, I'm revealing my ignorance here...
How the heck DO you pronounce Betances?
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
Beh-tan-says
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks
I’ve been foolishly saying be-tahn-keys. No too good wit de names….
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
That's how ESPN said it all night.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
So in the future...
If ESPN is doing it one way, go the opposite right?
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
I think so.
I think they also pronounce Banuelos as Bahn-u-a-los, and I don’t think that’s right, but I’m not sure about that one, as I’ve never heard Manny say it himself.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Betances is pronounced: Beh-tahn-sehs
Bañuelos is pronounced: Banyueh-lohs
In the case of Betances, if we pronounce the last three letters (CES) as ‘says’ then in spanish it would be written: BetanCEIS or BetanSEIS
In the case of Bañuelos, the ’’NYU’’ is pronounced softly, if you know portuguese, then it would be the same as the combination of NH: Banhuehlos.
by Miguel Angel Barajas on Sep 29, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Yep, I think he'd know.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
This may be the worst collapse in Boston history. As far as us, it's been a great season
what with all the injuries making it tough to get all the regulars on the field all at once and the patchwork pitching staff (who were excellent). For what it’s worth, our record is not a mirage. We scored over 200 runs more than the opposition. 97-65 fits in perfectly with that. I know we’re always going to be judged on the bottom line, or rather the winning it all, but let’s be fair; our pitching can go either way. It’s held up all year but now is different and the Tigers are 30-9 in their last 39. If we don’t hit we’re going home. Whatever happens this division title should not be diminished. We deserve it, we responded to adversity and we finished with the best record in the AL. No post-season failure should detract from that. Whatever happens from here on out boys, good luck and thanks. And that goes to all the guys on this thread. It was fun rapping with you.
by chambliss76 on Sep 29, 2011 12:41 AM EDT reply actions 5 recs
on the down side, a win would have put us over .600
but:
a) i predicted 97 even (!); and
b) the SUX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
looking forward to some good baseball—preferably much of it by us
by sing_or_die_1818 on Sep 29, 2011 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I am sticking with
1978 for that particular honor.
by Iggy Poptart on Sep 29, 2011 2:32 AM EDT up reply actions
The Greatest Loss in the History
of the New York Yankees
"Unpleasant Internet Dude"
formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
I don't think so
Maybe next season if they falter.
"Unpleasant Internet Dude"
formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
Probably not Francona
but the fans will demand a scapegoat. Maybe Papelcrap or Theo.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
They have to decide on resigning Pooplebum…
"Unpleasant Internet Dude"
formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
They should resign him, given how good hes been
But I think there might be a need to blame someone, and since they’re probably not gonna fire Francona, Papschmear is a convenient scapegoat.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
Ala Buckner?
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
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More just that his contract is running out
And they can passively not resign him rather than actively blame someone. If Paps is perceived as being to blame for part of this collapse and they let him go, some fans are going to be satisfied that someone got fired.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
No chance
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I really think they might.
Someone is going to go for this, but I’m not sure if it will be Theo, Tito, or both.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
It's more Theo's fault than Francona
Theo improved on the only thing that DIDN’T need improvement, Boston’s offense. But like I said at the beginning of the year when everyone was saying the Red Sox would take it all, their pitching was their biggest problem this year and they did nothing to improve it. Nothing. Their starting rotation was just as, or even more, questionable as ours, and guess what? Theo could’ve gotten Colon & Garcia for pretty cheap as well. Instead, what does he do? He puts a “quality” left fielder in the shortest left field in the majors.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I agree.
But often the scapegoat makes little sense. I think heads will roll and it’s just a matter of how many. I wouldn’t be shocked to see them both fired.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
The media will be calling for their heads
But I don’t think anyone will be. If they are, I’ll laugh.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
You really don't think anyone will be made an example of after such a collapse?
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't see how they can really go after Francona.
Who else was he supposed to throw out as a starter? His rotation was decimated and Theo’s solution was Erik Freaking Bedard.
Because it's always the manager.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea, that's true.
I forgot that logic and rationality really means jack shit in situations like this.
On second thought.....
Yeah, I think someone is fired.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Well
He did give 3 of his best prospects for Gonzalez, which kind of limited their options.
by Iggy Poptart on Sep 29, 2011 2:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Francona, despite this collaspe, is probably the best manager they've had in a while
Sure, he Proctor’d Aceves. Yeah, he threw Papelchump out there after he pitched 30+ yesterday. But what choice did he have? If he’s fired over Theo, it’s a hilarious shame.
Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t put it past anyone to fire someone to make an example. Technically, the example that should be fired is Carl Crawford.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Who else you gonna throw out there?
Bard—after the month he’s had?
If he throws anybody but Crapelbon (hi-yo!) he probably would be on the chopping block. You gotta go with your “guy” there.
Oh well. Screw ‘em. My mom’s side of my family is from Boston and their go-to response is, “Well, it’s football season now!” to which I reply, “How’d the Patriots do on Sunday?”
That shut them up pretty good.
Live every week like it's shark week.
I kinda want to go to OTM to have a good read
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formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
That's what I'm doing
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
DId you see the Boat on their recap?
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Haven't gotten there yet
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
One guy wrote
The only people who know this feeling; Mets fans.
"Unpleasant Internet Dude"
formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
True
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
That Douche……
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Damn, I can't watch it.
What did he say??
Reporter: "Joe, how closely were you following the Red Sox score on the scoreboard throughout the game?"
Girardi: "Well, I mean, it's hard not to see it. Our scoreboard's really big."
"Red Sox Nation? What a bunch of bullshit that is." - Hank Steinbrenner
by Ella Grace on Sep 29, 2011 12:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Better than a movie
Now that I live in Florida, I hope I get to see the Yankees and Rays over in Tampa.
The fact that it happened off of Papelbon is icing on the cake…
The fact that it was Crawford doing the last play of the season is the cherry…
The fact that Boston did it to themselves is hilarious.
I can’t sleep…what a great day for us Yankee fans…..ANSKY!!!!!
Folks, playoff prediction post will be up tomorrow at 8:30 AM. Please put your picks down. I appreciate it!
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"Every day is a great day for hockey."
The Cano and Montero show
Vs the Brew Crew.
All hype no bite teams of 2010-2011:
2010 Miami Heat-Cry me a River like a Bosh.
2011 Boston Red Sox-45 ESPN experts picked the wrong AL East Champion.
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-Its not so sunny in Philadelphia anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Sep 29, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Predictions
I plan on doing it long form somewhere, but I am thinking…
Yanks over Det in 4
Rangers over Rays in 4
Yanks over Rangers in 6
Phils over Cards in 3
Dbacks over Brew in 5
Phils over Dbacks in 5
And ws…
Yanks over Phils in 6, but any nonsweep result would not shock me.
Mvp Canoe
Lance Pendleton's biggest and only fan. And now he plays for the Astros so... BARN'S CHEERLEADER 4EVAR!!
by ZigKitsune on Sep 29, 2011 1:23 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sawx fans trying to cheer themselves up...
The sellout streak is bigger than playoffs and that crap
it is about the live game being a different, unique experience. Fenway isn’t a park made for fans, it’s a park made by fans. It isn’t a great place to see a game, it’s the only place to see the game. It’s time travel, nostalgia and passion wrought in iron, plastic and time. It’s a different thing
What a load of shit haha
Status quo.
Heh
I always thought that they played in a sardine can.
All hype no bite teams of 2010-2011:
2010 Miami Heat-Cry me a River like a Bosh.
2011 Boston Red Sox-45 ESPN experts picked the wrong AL East Champion.
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-Its not so sunny in Philadelphia anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Sep 29, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
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Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"Not four, Not five, Not six, Not seven......"
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Is that their blueprint for the green monster?
It looks about right. Big flat green wall with trash on top of it.
All hype no bite teams of 2010-2011:
2010 Miami Heat-Cry me a River like a Bosh.
2011 Boston Red Sox-45 ESPN experts picked the wrong AL East Champion.
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-Its not so sunny in Philadelphia anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Sep 29, 2011 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
ahahahahahaahaahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahah
I never think that there's something I can't do, whether it's beating my opponent one on one or practicing another hour because something about my game is just not right. - Magic
I am officially on the Buffalo Bills' bandwagon.
by Cup Noodles on Sep 29, 2011 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
"The sellout streak is bigger than playoffs and that crap"
I’m surprised anyone believes that “sellout” streak. Since it’s been known that they’ve given tickets away for free to colleges to fill seats.
x
http://www.sportsclubstats.com/MLB/American/ALEastern/Boston_ChanceWillMakePlayoffs.html
The Savior has come, and he is glorious. #63
Hahahaha
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
He better start vs Verlander
if he is alright. I do not need to see Montero sit on the bench because the Tigers have no LHPs.
All hype no bite teams of 2010-2011:
2010 Miami Heat-Cry me a River like a Bosh.
2011 Boston Red Sox-45 ESPN experts picked the wrong AL East Champion.
2011 Philadelphia Eagles-Its not so sunny in Philadelphia anymore.
by Livestrong77nyy on Sep 29, 2011 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I actually got chills when Kay said "And the Orioles just won."
He sounded so stunned and he just kind of blurted it out. It was amazing.
Reporter: "Joe, how closely were you following the Red Sox score on the scoreboard throughout the game?"
Girardi: "Well, I mean, it's hard not to see it. Our scoreboard's really big."
"Red Sox Nation? What a bunch of bullshit that is." - Hank Steinbrenner
by Ella Grace on Sep 29, 2011 12:59 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
LOL
I never think that there's something I can't do, whether it's beating my opponent one on one or practicing another hour because something about my game is just not right. - Magic
I am officially on the Buffalo Bills' bandwagon.
MLBN was using the NESN feed.
It was glorious.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I imagine dead silence
I never think that there's something I can't do, whether it's beating my opponent one on one or practicing another hour because something about my game is just not right. - Magic
I am officially on the Buffalo Bills' bandwagon.
I couldn't hear over my own yelling.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha, QW posted my convo with him on OTM
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:02 AM EDT reply actions
Don't feel like scrolling all the way back up that thread again
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Just saw the replay again
Crawford really should have had that ball
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formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
Just dropping in.
AH-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Midori yourself, douchebag.
by noonoo on Sep 29, 2011 1:10 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII NOONOOOOOOOOO
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Almost one in a million, or as close as it gets
Doing some quick math in my head, based on FanGraphs’ Win Probability charts, the Yankees had a >99% chance of winning tonight, and the Red Sox had somewhere around 93-94% chance in the bottom of the ninth. Combined, this outcome had as close to a one in a million chance of happening as any outcome in baseball history. Love it.
Just clicked on Baseball Tonight on NESPN.
My gosh… they spent more time talking about Pedroia’s gritty gutty heart, than about anything else. This on the day the Red Sox collapsed at the hands of their closer vs. the Orioles, and the Rays overcame a 7-0 deficit in extra innings. Really?
Consensus seemed to be
He was the frontrunner if they got in, but more of a longshot with them out
Status quo.
Longoria. Dead serious.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Sep 29, 2011 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Andino Quote
Wow… think this guy dislikes the Red Sox?
Andino quote as reported over here:
To end the season like this and make Boston go home sad and crying, I’ll take it all day. I’ve got no words for it. You saw Boston’s faces," he said.
Wow.
by pinstriper on Sep 29, 2011 1:25 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Love you, Andino!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Can someone find his Super Smilin' scoreboard picture?
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I want Andino as our utility guy instead of Nunez/Pena
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.
Theo looks completely stunned
Can hardly get through his interview.
What is with writers and the Sux and the word "gritty"?
Pitching on three days’ rest, Jon Lester(notes) limited the last-place Orioles to two runs and four hits over six gritty innings.
From the recap from AP
"Unpleasant Internet Dude"
formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
I feel like Brett Pedroia at a Chuck E Cheese.
by Briceratops on Sep 29, 2011 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Now now
You know darn well that in the off season Pedroia has to go back to his job with the lollipop guild.
by Iggy Poptart on Sep 29, 2011 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Discounting Yankees W.S. clinchers, close. Right after Aaron fuckin’ Boone’s homer.
"Unpleasant Internet Dude"
formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
I mean from a baseball perspective, not a Yankees perspective
Is this the best night in MLB, ever?
by PortlandYankee on Sep 29, 2011 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I can honestly say I hate the wild card
And this was the most exciting night for it in its history.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I stated somewhere above
It was one the best baseball night’s I’ve experienced in a long time. So yeah, may be…
"Unpleasant Internet Dude"
formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
I still can't believe that tonight happened.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 1:38 AM EDT reply actions
Yep. Still no words
I’m going to enjoy this all year. It’s like Sports X-Mas
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions
And Hellickson should now have a better chance for ROTY
Good for him!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:39 AM EDT reply actions
Yep, still happy!
Every Red Sox starting pitcher has something to prove. While the Phillies might be the popular choice as the best rotation in baseball, don’t be surprised if people are singing a different tune come October.
27’ Yankees article’d
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Sep 29, 2011 1:51 AM EDT reply actions
I'm singin' a different tune...
“Start spreadin’ the news…”
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formerly known as "Rude Internet Guy"
by david d on Sep 29, 2011 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i can't stop smiling
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by Cory Braiterman on Sep 29, 2011 3:56 AM EDT reply actions
never been so happy to loose........now lets win
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Getcha' Rings Up........
by NYYWinsRings27 on Sep 29, 2011 4:20 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
lose*
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Getcha' Rings Up........
by NYYWinsRings27 on Sep 29, 2011 4:20 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I don't like this
It was a great night of baseball, but it was almost trivia that Boston did not make it. Great story, but what’s on my mind is why the heck we have to play Detroit in a five game series? The top seed should choose who they take on, and I would much rather be playing Texas than going up against the Verminator in game 1. I am also stressin’ about going into the playoffs on a 4 game losing streak. The psychology of it. Yes, I know we were resting players and Proctor was on the mound throwing potatoes in two of the losses, but this losing has me nervous. How the frack am I supposed to feel when the team give up a 7 run lead in the 8th going into the playoffs? Losin’ sucks, even when it did not change our seeding. Please, please do not let me down Yanks. It will hurt me more than remembering Papelbon blowing choking can heal. (BTW, Papebon is weak. This posting on OTM is my favorite:
“Papelbon, laying one more right in the wheelhouse. Why? "Because I’m Jonathan Papelbon, and you’re not." CRUNCH. There goes your ego, Pap, bouncing off the right-center fence.”
Sure, Texas is a real peach to play.
Kinsler, Hamilton, Napoli, and Cruz are only destroying everything in life right now. I’m sure we’d have no problem playing them in 2 band box stadiums with Freddy throwing the way he throws. No big deal.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Sep 29, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Mwuahaha.
Boston can go screw them selves! Since my team didn’t make the post season, this is the 2nd best thing that can happen :D
I couldn't come up with anything witty. Damn it.
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