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Scooter Sunday

2007-09-23 08:49

by Alex Belth

After yesterday's marathon victory, Mariano Rivera told Pete Abraham, "That would have been a very bad game to lose, but it's a great game to win." Amen to that, especially with Dustin McGowan going today and A.J. Burnett pitching tomorrow. McGowan, coming off a strong start against the Red Sox, has been terrific in the second-half. However, with the Yankees' magic number down to three, even I'm not going to sweat too much today. The important thing is for everyone to remain healthy. It'll be nice to give Jeter, Rodriguez and Posada some rest later this week.

Damon and Melky will man the outfield today, while Godzilla is the DH. Posada and Giambi have the day-off, and so does Shel Dunkinuts. Mike Mussina is on the hill for the Yanks. It is a ridiculously beautiful day in New York. There is a pre-game ceremony honoring the Scooter this afternoon.

Let's hope fer good things all around and Let's Go Yan-Kees!

Comments (222)

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2007-09-23 09:10:19

1. Mattpat11

Torre blames Farnsworth's outing on lack of work. I blame it on suck.

2007-09-23 09:11:50

2. Mattpat11

YANKEES
Damon LF
Jeter SS
Abrreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Mientkiewicz 1B
Molina C
Mussina RHP (10-10, 5.01)

From Pete Abe.

2007-09-23 09:12:10

3. Orly Yarly NoWai

How much does resting players matter now that there are forty thousand off-days during the playoffs?

/not happy about seeing Lackey every other day, or Sabathia + Carmona every day

2007-09-23 09:13:44

4. Sliced Bread

Beautiful day indeed. Can't make 'em much better than this.

Gonna have to catch this one on the Lumpy & Chuckles Radio Show on the New York Yankees Radio Network.

Beach, boat, ice cream kinda day for the Sliced Bread family.

2007-09-23 09:16:56

5. Sliced Bread

2 That's the kinda lineup that drives Yankee haters like Chris Russo nuts.

Giambi and Posada as pinch hit options. Almost isn't fair, except it is.

2007-09-23 09:17:05

6. Mattpat11

There's a man in a Panama hat on the field.

2007-09-23 09:47:47

7. Chyll Will

Murcer's story was lol funny. I wish we could've seen that.

2007-09-23 09:49:37

8. Orly Yarly NoWai

A-Rod news:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/09232007/news/nationalnews/a_rod_agent__a_cub_cout.htm

Scott Boras is thinking about a 10-year, $30 million deal, backloaded. Fuck the heck?

2007-09-23 09:51:54

9. yankeemonkey

8 If true, aren't Cubs and Boras in some serious trouble? Surely this would be a textbook case of tampering?

2007-09-23 09:53:44

10. Chyll Will

8 setting parameters and start-points, i imagine.

Wow, Phil's buddies are in tears...

2007-09-23 09:59:57

11. Chyll Will

9 What is the truth will be the arguing point from here to the signing.

2007-09-23 10:06:32

12. rsmith51

I imagine that Bettimit will get some time this week, but it seems like he should be playing more if he is a going to be PHing.

2007-09-23 10:09:00

13. yankeemonkey

A wonderful, touching tribute to the Scooter. Hopefully it won't throw a wrench into Moose's "routine."

2007-09-23 10:09:49

14. rsmith51

Maybe they are seeing if this latest(first?) Minky run is a flash in the pan or something that they can count on.

2007-09-23 10:10:52

15. rsmith51

Stupid officials in the Packer game!

2007-09-23 10:17:48

16. rsmith51

Good test for Moose here. Interesting to see how he does.

2007-09-23 10:18:57

17. Chyll Will

Okay, Moose needs to not be a hero today... >;)

2007-09-23 10:21:56

18. yankeemonkey

Wonder what the Scooter would say about Reed Johnson's creepy chin-dwelling parasite?

2007-09-23 10:22:08

19. fansince77

Oh snap...Moose looks pinpoint so far.

2007-09-23 10:22:58

20. fansince77

Rios has got great balance at the plate

2007-09-23 10:24:41

21. yankeemonkey

My god, Reed Johnson and McGowan must use the same facial hair stylist. Shudder.

2007-09-23 10:27:33

22. yankz

Jeter loves this time of the year, I guess.

2007-09-23 10:27:40

23. Chyll Will

21 Kay apparently agrees with you.

2007-09-23 10:42:28

24. OldYanksFan

1 21.7% lack of work, 78.3% suck.

2007-09-23 10:43:25

25. yankz

Fucking Pigpen.

2007-09-23 10:44:15

26. fansince77

bad moose is back. 3 run spot vs mcgowan is going to be tuff.

2007-09-23 10:47:19

27. yankz

"Fastball" coming in at <88 MPH

2007-09-23 10:47:29

28. yankeemonkey

Moosescapades, Part III

2007-09-23 10:48:14

29. OldYanksFan

I hate to admit it, but NOT worrying about the division and preping for the PS will bode much better for us in October.

Let's not be nuts. How many here REALLY thought at the ASB that we WOULD be playing in October?

Of course, Detroit and Seattle winning less then 90 games helped.

2007-09-23 10:52:28

30. OldYanksFan

From MLB.com: "The Final Season," coming to a theater near you on October 12, is a film about the real-life magic of one small school's outstanding baseball team.

2007-09-23 10:55:12

31. fansince77

Wow cano shows impatience...I'm shocked! He's maddeningly good!

2007-09-23 10:57:45

32. fansince77

The bottom of our lineup is weak today. Be great to get 1 back here.

2007-09-23 10:59:57

33. fansince77

just dont hit into a double play doug

2007-09-23 11:00:22

34. fansince77

good job.

2007-09-23 11:01:37

35. fansince77

Great result from this inning.

2007-09-23 11:09:53

36. fansince77

WTF - my mlbtv just crapped!

anyone...anyone.

2007-09-23 11:11:00

37. fansince77

That's Jeter's 197. LOVE IT!

2007-09-23 11:11:15

38. BatgirlReneeNYC

Jeter just tied it up, Reed Johnson dropped the ball.

2007-09-23 11:16:39

39. fansince77

Thanks Batgirl...Now all there is left to do is wait for the guys from Belvue to come with the straightjacket...I believe seven posts to yourself constitutes some sort of mental illness!

2007-09-23 11:17:44

40. Max

36 Mine went AWOL for a while too, but it did come back to get the little jam shot single from Jeter. Johnson had it in his glove, but the ball fell out.

Off to enjoy a nice sunny day...don't think I can deal with another battle of the bullpens.

2007-09-23 11:18:05

41. fansince77

Abreu's killing us lately!

2007-09-23 11:19:30

42. monkeypants

Two good starts by Moose, but todays version of batting practice does not inspire confidence for the post season. I still might go with Hughes or even gamble with Kennedy over Mosse as play off starter #4.

2007-09-23 11:20:54

43. Chyll Will

Jose Gunn!

2007-09-23 11:21:20

44. rbj

Sweet!

2007-09-23 11:21:45

45. rbj

So, bring back Molina next year as BUC?

2007-09-23 11:22:13

46. BatgirlReneeNYC

39 You're welcome and LOL. If I see anyone from Belvue I'll send up a flare signal. Actually, I'm sure they'll take me away as well for being crazy enough to watch the last two marathon games as well as this one. haha

2007-09-23 11:22:25

47. OldYanksFan

You simply can not make a more perfect throw then that. Excellent tag by the stick.

2007-09-23 11:22:35

48. Chyll Will

39 It's a good thing.

2007-09-23 11:23:27

49. OldYanksFan

45 100%

2007-09-23 11:25:40

50. monkeypants

45 49 He's certainly miles better than the collection of clowns from the last few years.

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2007-09-23 11:29:04

51. MainLineYankee

McGowan's pitch count is getting really high.

2007-09-23 11:31:12

52. rbj

Awfully close there.

2007-09-23 11:33:26

53. Schteeve

Cano singles to set things up for the thunderous part of the lineup!

2007-09-23 11:33:57

54. fansince77

Umpire too anxious to make the out call...should have seen where the tag was. That's a safe call 8 out of ten times- hands were in first. Yes it was bang/bang.

BTW - Thought safe or out - thout Torre was little impatient there anyway...no reason to send AROD when McGOwan's pitch count is what it is. Let the guy struggle.

2007-09-23 11:35:25

55. fansince77

Plus that throw out sets up for two probably scoreless innings with the back of the order coming up. Didn't like it at all.

2007-09-23 11:50:53

56. OldYanksFan

TB up on the Sox 3-0 after 4.5 innings

2007-09-23 11:51:05

57. yankz

OK Melky, getting a little ridiculous.

2007-09-23 11:51:11

58. claybeez

Melky! I just don't get tired of seeing that.

2007-09-23 11:51:48

59. OldYanksFan

Wow. Melkman does it again! His arm has saved a LOT of runs. A LOT!

2007-09-23 11:51:52

60. Mattpat11

Did he even touch him?

2007-09-23 11:52:09

61. fansince77

Melk! He was so safe...who cares...makes up for the AROD call at 2nd. Great sell by Molina...Actually makes up for the 1 hop catch by the centerfielder last series! It all evens out!

2007-09-23 11:56:41

62. fansince77

Again- we just keep helping McGowan stay in the game...let him pitch! Let Molina hit!

2007-09-23 11:56:49

63. OldYanksFan

ANOTHER 2 out RBI for TB. Now up 4-0!
It's 1/2 way Farnsproof.

2007-09-23 11:59:28

64. fansince77

Now you can send Meindtidsficcz...Jeter can lead off next inning too.

2007-09-23 12:01:29

65. rbj

63 Maybe 1/2 Farnsproof, but not TampaBayBullpenproof. Farns would be an upgrade there. IIRC, Yanks would be in first except for the Devil Rays bullpen blowing wins to Bahstan.

2007-09-23 12:02:39

66. rbj

Gawd those Iggles throwback uniforms are ugly. More like throwup.

2007-09-23 12:03:48

67. OldYanksFan

It's OK Bobby. We luv ya. Eat as many M&Ms as you like.

2007-09-23 12:03:52

68. Mattpat11

That was a Kei Igawa curveball.

2007-09-23 12:10:39

69. Mattpat11

75 through five for Mussina.

2007-09-23 12:14:26

70. OldYanksFan

Crap. Big rally for Boston. Bases loaded, no out, 1 run in. 4-1., top of the 6th.

2007-09-23 12:18:42

71. fansince77

That was a shitty at bat for Matsui.

2007-09-23 12:19:14

72. OldYanksFan

One out, TB walks in a run. 4-2.

2007-09-23 12:19:49

73. Mattpat11

Nancy walks a run in

2007-09-23 12:21:33

74. fansince77

That's why Cano is maddeningly good! Gives up an at bat in the 2nd inning...duz that right there!

2007-09-23 12:22:08

75. MainLineYankee

I guess McGowan is staying in until his arm falls off.

2007-09-23 12:22:27

76. Mattpat11

coco rbi

2007-09-23 12:23:55

77. Mattpat11

But no fear, John Switzer is in

2007-09-23 12:24:01

78. fansince77

Wow the Rays REALLY SUCK!

2007-09-23 12:24:42

79. fansince77

Great time for a squeeze!

2007-09-23 12:25:39

80. Mattpat11

Hinske DP

2007-09-23 12:25:40

81. OldYanksFan

DP in TB. Inning over. 4-3 TB up (by a thread)

2007-09-23 12:27:03

82. fansince77

This run is big. That was only 1% Melk.

2007-09-23 12:29:48

83. fansince77

suprised he didn't come home with that.

2007-09-23 12:30:10

84. fansince77

oh my bad...missed it entirely.

2007-09-23 12:31:06

85. fansince77

Gotta love Molina's approach- throw it- i'll swing. Nothing to lose.

2007-09-23 12:32:33

86. OldYanksFan

Unfortunately Wake is out. TB will need 3 more runs to win this one.

2007-09-23 12:33:32

87. OldYanksFan

I would be nice to score enough runs here to save MoJoViz for tomorrow.

2007-09-23 12:33:34

88. fansince77

MNCSDFZ is just so charming lately. Midas touch.

2007-09-23 12:35:56

89. OldYanksFan

TB with 1st and 3rd, 1 out.

2007-09-23 12:36:42

90. fansince77

Moose hits 90. I love it I love it I love it. Sit down Stairs you thug!

2007-09-23 12:38:35

91. OldYanksFan

TB bunts to 1st... Tavarez comes home. Safe!Still 1st and 3rd, 1 out. 5-3.

2007-09-23 12:38:58

92. OldYanksFan

Moose with a quality start.

2007-09-23 12:42:18

93. cult of basebaal

seriously, could the damn devil fishies just score about 1000 runs today, so even their bullpen can't blow another one to the goddamn sox?!?!?

2007-09-23 12:45:16

94. RIYank

It's quiet at BB today, huh?
Maybe people are watching the NFL? Or it's just a 'house money' day here.

2007-09-23 12:48:11

95. cult of basebaal

i'm damn near too hungover to do much more than sit around and watch gameday ... i've already written the giants off this year, anyways

2007-09-23 12:51:48

96. fansince77

WTF- are we all watching the same game!?! I don't think so...no tag!

2007-09-23 12:52:32

97. cult of basebaal

hmmm ... now who pitches?

2007-09-23 12:53:34

98. RIYank

I'm watching the end of the Patriots game.

They are scary good. (Even taking into account that the Bills suck.)

2007-09-23 12:55:23

99. RIYank

97 Moose, because he can get two outs in four pitches. (As opposed to Torre, who can get two outs in four pitchers.)

2007-09-23 12:55:58

100. cult of basebaal

99 nice one!

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2007-09-23 12:57:37

101. RIYank

Seven innings for the Moose. Impressive, and much appreciated by the weary bullpen, too.

2007-09-23 12:57:44

102. fansince77

Moose one more.

2007-09-23 12:58:22

103. Mattpat11

Do you let him start the 8th?

2007-09-23 12:58:24

104. cult of basebaal

nice game MOOSE!*

*even if it is the blue jays offense we're talking about ...

2007-09-23 13:02:45

105. Mattpat11

Going to the 8th in Tampa.

2007-09-23 13:04:02

106. RIYank