I went to the kitchen to clean up after dinner because I didn't want to hear them talk about Pavano's buttocks again, and come back to find the Yanks losing.
It's Joe West again. The guy who was suspended for shoving Torre in his Braves days, and who called Cano out for running outside the line in that last ALDS game against the Halos.
"Bottom third: I understand that Melky Cabrera wants to prove to the Yankees that he's willing to play hard -- and you can't deny he's run out every ball and play good, hustle defense -- but he was just caught stealing second. Last night he was caught stealing third in tie game in the bottom of the ninth. Sunday he was thrown out foolishly trying to stretch a single into a double. Cabrera needs to show he's willing to hustle, but right now the greater concern might be whether or not he's a bonehead."
Anybody noticing TB is NOT folding? They are playing for real. They believe. And that's a big part of it. Down 3-1 in after 7, they score 4 in the 8th and win 5-1.
46 I'm feeling positive today, with the BoSox having serious rotation issues, if we can get two more wins from Pavano and the good Moose and Andy int he upcoming series..we got a shot at the WC...
and it's 50! got to split, lets go Yankees! Pavano can get the W in a story of "struggle, tears, hard work and redemption: The Carl Pavano Stoty,tonight on LIFETIME.."
Surprisingly, this was an encouraging game! Guthrie had been on a roll, so it was nice to see the bats get to him. Matsui and A-Rod hit the ball hard and the bullpen was solid. Not much to whinge about this time, from my POV.
Damon CF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
A. Rodriguez 3B
Giambi 1B
Nady LF
Matsui DH
Cano 2B
I. Rodriguez C
Pavano RHP
Traber was sent down to make room for Glass-Ass.
no .... you are all alone
signed, BanterBot
Damon probably shouldn't have even tried for home. He made it, but they had him beat.
c'mon Carl, get Hot!
I went to the kitchen to clean up after dinner because I didn't want to hear them talk about Pavano's buttocks again, and come back to find the Yanks losing.
And another weird and bizarre play.
will try to come up with some new ones after bfast..
now Abreu with the phantom whiff...?
And I can't believe we're talking about leftovers during a game. :-P
Not a verb you normally hear during the scoreboard....
Down to his final out, he got to see Jason launch one before he was off to beddy-bye.
Oh, and on the strength of our performance in the first inning, he predicted that we'll win this one.
"Bottom third: I understand that Melky Cabrera wants to prove to the Yankees that he's willing to play hard -- and you can't deny he's run out every ball and play good, hustle defense -- but he was just caught stealing second. Last night he was caught stealing third in tie game in the bottom of the ninth. Sunday he was thrown out foolishly trying to stretch a single into a double. Cabrera needs to show he's willing to hustle, but right now the greater concern might be whether or not he's a bonehead."
Jennings said on Sunday that they lectured him on the difference between hustle and bad baserunning. He seems immune to coaching.
He must be in agony these days.
Imagine going from starting centerfielder of the NY Yankees for multiple seasons to suddenly wondering whether you have a future in the sport.
I sure hope he has close friends, loved ones and coaches to help shepherd him through.
Matsui!!!
Oh wait...this is his last year of the contract. Man, time sure flies....it almost feels like he was never a Yankee.
oh well, time for some breakfast..i'll try to boost the total up to 50 at least!
So now it's only $2 mil per start for Carl.
Don't look now, but we seem to be on a real tear.
That's two in a row!
With a little luck, we'll be threatening Oakland's 20-game streak soon and with it, the division title!
Never say die.
ps--if we could sweep the Sox, even take 5 of 6, I'd be perfectly happy not to make the postseason....
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