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It seems alarmist to say that a game in late May qualifies as a "must-win," but man, the Yankees really do need this game tonight. Curt Schilling, one of the outstanding big-game pitchers of his generation, is on the hill tonight for Boston. Andy Pettitte goes for New York. Should be interesting to see if Schilling plunks Alex Rodriguez after the Yankee third baseman's take-out elbow last night. Man, I sure hope the Yanks and Sox don't get into a brawl. That is the last thing this charged rivalry needs, especially with the possibility of Clemens returning to the big leagues next weekend in Boston.
But first things first: Let's Go Yan-Kees.
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But according to ESPN's Peter Gammons, multiple sources are questioning whether the report is true.
Giambi has not been asked to take follow-up tests, which is what would occur if he had a first positive test for amphetamines.
Also, Gammons reports that the subject of amphetamines was not raised at Wednesday's meeting.
Without A-Rod bashing, remember the Tech and him. Catcher called him out and beat him to the punch. Many said that the fight ignited the Sox. Then came the ball knocking, right before the elimination. Both very ugly incidents. Lowlights. I, too, don't want it to happen again.
my first post is inspired by the current state of the yankees. i'm sick of talking about steroids, who's getting hit by pitches, who's getting paid what, etc etc... this whole team is a soap opera, but i am by no means giving up on them.
yeah, last nights loss was rough, especially falling behind right away, but we still have a chance to take the series. all i want at this point is for this team to start winning series. simple as that. i'm not even going to look at the standings for another month. but please yankees please! start winning series! i'm not asking for sweeps, although i wouldnt complain if they mixed in a few...just win some series.
i really do think they need to get to a few games over .500 by next month. then and only then can they start making a serious playoff push.
right now, the only concern should be playing good ball and winning series!
there. i said my piece. and i got paid for it. sweet!
I'm at work...but not "working".
Well, here's to a Modern Masterpiece by Andy tonight, worthy of framing.
(sigh)
did anyone time manny around the bases last night?
The Sox have way to much to lose participating in those kind of shenanigans. The Yanks on the other hand...
tavarez can instruct matsuzaka on national tv to pitch inside to a-rod and to tip his cap if he ends up hitting him... yet nobody on this staff can come up and in on their big guys.
there is a reason why the likes of drysdale, pedro, and clemens pitched inside...because it works.
;-)
ahhh, the good old days.
(sigh)
CRUSH THEM!!!!
DRIVE THEM BEFORE US!!!
HEAR THE LAMENTATIONS OF THEIR WOMEN!!!
If all else fails I am in Boston in June and hereby offer to burn down Fenway Park(*)
(*) Just kidding FBI .... sort of.
The man should be in jail for grand theft larceny. Did I say man? I meant scumbag.
Fuck Carl Pavano. I never want to hear his name again.
I wouldn't mind a brawl tonight if it gets the Yankees fired up & go on a nice long winning streak.
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Man, I'd forgotten that about Andy. You get a free out every once in a while when a speedy baserunner doesn't know about The Move.
And a nice start by Johnny...
Baseball is fun.
Unrelated but don't forget to check out Elijah Duke's new blog, 38 bitches. That's the number of women who have legal proceeding pending against him currently.
I wish MLB would start investigating Dukes.
Gotta keep those pitches down, Andy. Manny then Youk, both hit it hard.
I know I said something earlier, but I think he's gotten uglier.
Does anyone know how to get scotch out of a keyboard?
Let's have more like the first.
86 I remember reading, I think, Gammons on Toe Nash years ago.
Where's Weeping For Brunnhilde???
Hey, Cano nice play. Now why didn't Kenny Lofton do that in Game 6 of the 2994 ALCS?
Many innings to go, but feeling good about tonight!
sigh.
I say that's a hit.
This is a team we can catch. They're not so different from the Yanks. The breaks have just gone their way. I'm no sabre guy (the math) but doesn't regression to the mean mean we're due to get better?
Oh, of course. Jeter. RISP. Two outs. Duh.
Congrats, Derek!
Nice to see that for a change here....
Lotta season left.
Good day for Robinson, so far.
Shoulda hit 'im, Schill. Too late.
We can run all day on the BoSox OF, huh?
JORGE
screw the fantasy team
Keep rolling, boys. Time to send Super Curt to the showers.
Now Giambi is the only Yank without a hit.
I feel badly for Mr. Schilling. This game is going to hurt his ERA a tad.
175 I wasn't paying too much attention to velocity, but the movement was there.
Man, could have been a triple play if Pedroia gets a running start...
In fact, that's my whole outlook on baseball. I just decided.
Think about Maddox and many others who win on pure command and smart pitching. It's a big part of the job description.
NEW YORK -- Carl Pavano probably is headed for reconstructive elbow surgery, potentially ending his unproductive stint with the New York Yankees.
After being examined by four doctors over the past few weeks, Pavano met Wednesday with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman to go over all the medical documents.
"All four doctors conclude that he has a damaged ligament and recommend Tommy John surgery," Cashman said.
Hey, I just found the Trenton game streaming (free) on mlb.com. Trenton's up, but Roger hasn't been yanked yet.
219 Sox scored a run in the top of the sixth. We're batting now. Game's dragging a little.
good one- if only the 26 rings could magically make the deficit appear, right?
I really don't think RJ would have givem us much more then what Rasner can, at $15.3m less. But please, don't rebut (tis really a dead horse. Let's discuss it in 3 years)
ha- i like history but im only interested in the rings that i get to watch the teams win!
okay.. okay... ill give you 4-1 then in my life time ;)
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i dont get it. [robot voice] poor. attempt. at. humor. can. not. compute.
I like Farnsy's specs, too. I think they might be one big reason I never got too upset with his... concentration problems.
Godzilla delivahs!
No, the fifth inning out was a grounder. Still.
sorry dude.
Re: Manny - what's that line from 'Raising Arizona'..? "Son you got a panty on your head!"
As for that punchout on Posada, ump looked like he was fighting invisible ninjas. "Strike three, and taste my Rising Tiger Fist! Hwaah!"
275 Ciao, enjoy.
Farns just being Farns! Unbelievable.
Oh, nice balk four-eyes.
the sky is blue.
hmmm, i just noticed abreu has a black glove today. i don't get to watch our yanks too often, but he seems to generally have a giant gray glove. anyone have any clues as to the switch? thanks.
quick work, please. let's wrap this up!!!
so Mo can get a save..
Good Farns arrives, just in time.
Didn't some Cubs fans come here at one point and warn us that Farns would be like this? He's compelling to watch, because you never know when good Kyle will show up.
I'm thinking Mo pitches the 9th now, with the off day tomorrow. No complaints here - dude needs his regular work.
So that's it, Giambi is the only Yankee in the order tonight who doesn't get a hit. (My amphetamine stocks are going to take a tumble tomorrow.)
319 Yeah, Mo fo' sho'.
Strange days...
Ball one, low and inside to Willy Mo. Strike one, low and away. Then, a freak, off the end of the bat, squibber down the first base line for a double.
Bad luck.
321 Could be. Wetteland would be another comparison point.
Umm, Mo, I know the offense killed your save op, but you don't have to make it one, you know? You'll get paid regardless of how many saves you have this year.
I mean, Pedroia should strike out, but I take nothing for granted. Why was Pedroia arguing, anyway?
341 How are two called strike three's in a row a 'lack' of command?
334 Thanks, Alex. I wondered if that was a legit two-bagger or not.
No lack of command today, fo sho.
That ump is on my Christmas card list.
Great win.
Giambi didn't hit, and Farns was Farns, but everything else was good.
Someone should invent a 'Jeter post-game comment' MAD-LIBS, where you only get to use the following phrases:
"One game at a time"
"Sure, you want to beat every team you play"
"It always hurts when you lose"
Anyone know if Friday's game will be on Extra Innings? Can't wait to see Clippard work his magic against the Angels. His deceptive moves ought to frustrate the heck out of their hacking lineup.
This is pretty much what I hoped we would do - 2 out of 3 and no one got hurt. Everything else is gravy...
Thanks again Alex for all the breakdown on Mo's batters. If someone finds the ump's punch outs on YouTube, please let the rest of us know.
Anyone care to offer some high points?
Andy's a god, getting rid of him was the dumbest decision the organization's made in the past five years, and they've made some doozies.
Also, I notice we had 16 hits, only two of which were homeruns. That's what I like to see.
:)
I like him, and I'm glad he's on the team.
Great, great day all around. Andy, Mo, and Derek. Feels like the 90's all over again.
Kyle Farnsworth hates my intestines.
I'm very glad that there hasn't been any Jeter/Arod BS, and their play has been unaffected. Guess it was in fact media-driven, and the tabloids realized the story got old.
Although, if the boo-birds come back, we may very well hear it again.
Randy Johnson to miss next start with left forearm tendonitis
Imagine that!!!!
Meh - I never said not to trade the guy - just get something of value back. There's nothing changing that they didn't(still rooting for you Dorf!).
Meanwhile, last night was fun. But it's time to start winning 2 out of every 3 games, and for the rest of the season.
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