2009 World Series: New York Yankees d. Philadelphia Phillies discussion thread

[brettmojo]

I liked tonight "The first call that was overturned since October of 2008....2 years ago."
I liked how he questioned if that ball Alex hit was actually coming down when it hit the camera.

[Kevin]

Thats a big 1 2 3 inning by Andy.

[Kevin]

You're what u call sans career

[sailor]

I liked how he questioned if that ball Alex hit was actually coming down when it hit the camera.

i was screaming at the tv for that one.

[tupper65]

Holy crap!

[brettmojo]

Swishalicious Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kevin]

Swishalicious!

[brettmojo]

Pettitte is swinging too hard. He's gonna' hurt himself.

[sailor]

50/50 girardi brings out hughes

[Kevin]

Pettitte is swinging too hard. He's gonna' hurt himself.

Well when u out hit ur bum 2b your bum catcher and your bum cf, you could do that.

[brettmojo]

50/50 girardi brings out hughes
What's Pettitte's pitch count?

[sailor]

What's Pettitte's pitch count?

well, he just hit. i was being silly.

[Kevin]

What's Pettitte's pitch count?

83

[sailor]

83

which is insane after those first two innings

[brettmojo]

Holy shit that was a bomb.

[Kevin]

That isnt a Hr.. THAT WAS TOO HIGH.

[tupper65]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_myX5Q4qMDhY/R1693N7o6ZI/AAAAAAAAAJE/NnwzvYmqQKs/s320/headline_RoyScheider.jpg
We're gonna need a bigger lead

[TripleSkeet]

McCarver does it again "Make sure you remember to turn your clocks back one hour so you wont be late for those games."

Hes gotta be fucking retarded.

[tupper65]

McCarver does it again "Make sure you remember to turn your clocks back one hour so you wont be late for those games."

Hes gotta be fucking retarded.

Too many balls to the face

[Kevin]

McCarver does it again "Make sure you remember to turn your clocks back one hour so you wont be late for those games."

Hes gotta be fucking retarded.

I rely on my cell phone and cable clocks.

Those get fixed automatically.

[brettmojo]

McCarver does it again "Make sure you remember to turn your clocks back one hour so you wont be late for those games."

Hes gotta be fucking retarded.
God I shoulda' been drinkin'.

[TripleSkeet]

I rely on my cell phone and cable clocks.

Those get fixed automatically.

I only worry about being late in the spring when I set the clock forward. In the fall the worst that could happen is you get there an hour early.

[tupper65]

Hip Hip Jorge!

[Kevin]

Fuck you bullshit ump.


We still got the run.

[Suspect Chin]

This ump must be getting tired.

[tupper65]

Cano has been fuckin' garbage this series

[Kevin]

I only worry about being late in the spring when I set the clock forward. In the fall the worst that could happen is you get there an hour early.

HA!

Good point, im so into this game i didnt even think of that.

[brettmojo]

They do god bless America in Philly too?

This guy was much better than that fugly bitch the other night.

[Suspect Chin]

They do god bless America in Philly too?

Uh oh they just pissed off Ronnie B.

[KnoxHarrington]

They do god bless America in Philly too?

Yeah, I thought this was just a Yankees thing.

At least they sang the short version.

[brettmojo]

Uh oh they just pissed off Ronnie B.
Fortunately it was already somber in Philly.

[tupper65]

With Melky leading off...why not let Pettitte start the inning?

[Suspect Chin]

I don't know what is more gay in left field, Damon's limp wrist catch or Alfonso Soriano's hop and catch.

[tupper65]

With Melky leading off...why not let Pettitte start the inning?

Oh yeah, Swisher leads off

[Suspect Chin]

How do you bowl a 298? Wouldn't you have to get all strikes and then an 8 on the very last frame?

[KnoxHarrington]

How do you bowl a 298? Wouldn't you have to get all strikes and then an 8 on the very last frame?

Yeah, that sort of score means you blew a 300 with the last throw.

[Kevin]

why...

ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT BOWLING IN GAME 3 OF THE WORLD SERIES?


MATSUI!

[tupper65]

http://www.godzillatemple.com/photos/godzilla78.jpg

[TripleSkeet]

Ugh. Im disgusted.

[Suspect Chin]

Ugh. Im disgusted.

I would say pray for rain but even that won't help.

[Kevin]

Ugh. Im disgusted.

You guys have no pitching besides Lee.

You can get away with that in the NL but not vs an AL team, esp the Yankees.

And Rollins has talked alot of shit and has done nothing.

[Kevin]

Are the philly fans seriously saying yankees suck down 8-4 ?

[TripleSkeet]

You guys have no pitching besides Lee.

You can get away with that in the NL but not vs an AL team, esp the Yankees.

And Rollins has talked alot of shit and has done nothing.

Hamels was on his game tonight. I never blame umps for games but I honestly in my heart believe the umpires cost the Phillies this game.

That 2 run gift call just took Hamels right out of the game and it just snowballed from there. Not saying its excusable but if a pitcher is gonna get beat I prefer he does legitimately.

And Pedro pitched great the other night. 3 runs in 6 innings with 8 k's should be enough to beat the Yankees. He gets no run support.

I always believed it would be Phillies in 7 so until the Yankees prove that theory wrong I wouldnt get too cocky.

[Kevin]

Hamels was on his game tonight. I never blame umps for games but I honestly in my heart believe the umpires cost the Phillies this game.

That 2 run gift call just took Hamels right out of the game and it just snowballed from there. Not saying its excusable but if a pitcher is gonna get beat I prefer he does legitimately.

And Pedro pitched great the other night. 3 runs in 6 innings with 8 k's should be enough to beat the Yankees. He gets no run support.

I always believed it would be Phillies in 7 so until the Yankees prove that theory wrong I wouldnt get too cocky.

Hammels didnt go 5 and gave up 5 runs..

That was not on his game.

Thats not a great sign when that gets you shook up.

Andy got hit in the 1st two innings and settled down. And don't say age and expirence. Andy was bigtime even when he ws 22 23

Id be really worried about tomorrow and blanton.

But anything can happen.

[Suspect Chin]

You guys have no pitching besides Lee.

You can get away with that in the NL but not vs an AL team, esp the Yankees.

And Rollins has talked alot of shit and has done nothing.

I hope they force Lee to pitch tomorrow night.

[TripleSkeet]

Hammels didnt go 5 and gave up 5 runs..

That was not on his game.

Id be really worried about tomorrow and blanton.

But anything can happen.

He gave up 3 runs in my book.

[TheMojoPin]

You guys have no pitching besides Lee.

YOUR TEAM IS SERIOUSLY PLANNING ON STARTING CHAD FUCKING GAUDIN.

[TripleSkeet]

Hammels didnt go 5 and gave up 5 runs..

That was not on his game.

Thats not a great sign when that gets you shook up.

Andy got hit in the 1st two innings and settled down. And don't say age and expirence. Andy was bigtime even when he ws 22 23

Id be really worried about tomorrow and blanton.

But anything can happen.

I said its not excusable to get rattled, but a call like that changes the momentum and the entire complexion of a game. You hear players talk about it all the time. The way those next two guys went down wouldve meant a guy on 2nd and 3rd and out of the inning without a run. That can bury teams that are trying to get something going.

And to have it happen on a "judgement call", something instant replay is NOT supposed to be used to overturn, is just sickening.

[TripleSkeet]

YOUR TEAM IS SERIOUSLY PLANNING ON STARTING CHAD FUCKING GAUDIN.

And most of the time Girardi would rather go right from his starter to closer, even if Mo has to throw 40 pitches a game.

[Kevin]

Hip Hip Jorge chants in Philly.

I love it.

[Kevin]

YOUR TEAM IS SERIOUSLY PLANNING ON STARTING CHAD FUCKING GAUDIN.

He is an ex cub in the world series..


MONEY!

[brettmojo]

And most of the time Girardi would rather go right from his starter to closer, even if Mo has to throw 40 pitches a game.
If Hughes gets through the 9th unscathed I think that's over.

[TripleSkeet]

Hip Hip Jorge chants in Philly.

I love it.

Im surprised there arent more Yankees fans there actually. When they are offering the kind of money they are for tickets.

One guy in the Diamond club got offer $8,000 a ticket for 4 tickets that he had paid $1,150 total. Thats $30,000 profit. Youd have to be stupid to pass that up.
Tickets to the games here were more expensive on Stubhub then they were at Yankee Stadium. Amazing.

[Kevin]

Im surprised there arent more Yankees fans there actually. When they are offering the kind of money they are for tickets.

One guy in the Diamond club got offer $8,000 a ticket for 4 tickets that he had paid $1,150 total. Thats $30,000 profit. Youd have to be stupid to pass that up.
Tickets to the games here were more expensive on Stubhub then they were at Yankee Stadium. Amazing.

Yea, i can't compare fans at this point.

You guys were rocking it at the start.

Where Yankee stadium was basically dead the two games.

Any fan base is gunna be quiet with a game like tonight.

[brettmojo]

If Hughes gets through the 9th unscathed I think that's over.
So much for that.

[tupper65]

Fuck this shit, bring in Mo

[Suspect Chin]

Id be really worried about tomorrow and blanton.

But anything can happen.

The Phillies are pretty much conceding game 4 if they throw Blanton against Sabathia.

[TripleSkeet]

So much for that.

LOL I was just gonna type that. I really hope all this work comes back to bite them later in the series when they really do need Rivera.

Tim McCarver agrees with the move wholeheartedly....thats enough for me!

[tupper65]

What the hell is going on with Hughes...Before post season he was lights ourt

[brettmojo]

LOL I was just gonna type that. I really hope all this work comes back to bite them later in the series when they really do need Rivera.

Tim McCarver agrees with the move wholeheartedly....thats enough for me!
Meh.

[Kevin]

LOL I was just gonna type that. I really hope all this work comes back to bite them later in the series when they really do need Rivera.

Tim McCarver agrees with the move wholeheartedly....thats enough for me!

He threw 5 pitches...

this game was a must have.

[Kevin]

TS...

As a Philly fan, what should Charlie do...

Lee tomorrow?

[Suspect Chin]

TS...

As a Philly fan, what should Charlie do...

Lee tomorrow?

What are the rules for announcing starting pitchers? Are the Yankees bound to starting Sabathia since they announced it?

[brettmojo]

He threw 5 pitches...

this game was a must have.
And don't think Rivera didn't hear about Philly talking all about how they could hit him after game 2.

[TripleSkeet]

TS...

As a Philly fan, what should Charlie do...

Lee tomorrow?

Id say ask Lee and leave the decision to him. But they already announced here they wont do that and Blanton is starting.

[TripleSkeet]

Ricky Botalico made a great point on the postgame.

If a fan reaches over the fence and hits a ball heading out, its automatically a double...yet when it hits a camera reaching over the fence its a home run?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Ricky Botalico made a great point on the postgame.

If a fan reaches over the fence and hits a ball heading out, its automatically a double...yet when it hits a camera reaching over the fence its a home run?

Camera has no rooting interest in the game. Camera is also a stationary object. the lesson: Ricky Botalico is a homo.

[Tenbatsuzen]

What are the rules for announcing starting pitchers? Are the Yankees bound to starting Sabathia since they announced it?

No.

[sailor]

I said its not excusable to get rattled, but a call like that changes the momentum and the entire complexion of a game. You hear players talk about it all the time. The way those next two guys went down wouldve meant a guy on 2nd and 3rd and out of the inning without a run. That can bury teams that are trying to get something going.

And to have it happen on a "judgement call", something instant replay is NOT supposed to be used to overturn, is just sickening.

i think that's precisely the type of play it should be used on (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090527&content_id=4989756&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb). and you really can't argue based on what the subsequent hitters did, since the pitcher and hitters would have approached things differently with runners on the bases. like if the next batter had hit a more clear cut homer, and yankee fans said it made the judgment call moot, you'd be very right in saying he wouldn't have seen the same pitches with two runners on.

[TripleSkeet]

Camera has no rooting interest in the game. Camera is also a stationary object. the lesson: Ricky Botalico is a homo.

Rooting interest doesnt matter. They dont look at what colors the fan that touches the ball is wearing before making there call. Bottom line is nothing should be allowed past the home run fence. And if it is and the ball hits it, its a double.

Fox cameras shouldnt be exempt.

And Ricky Bo knows his shit. Hes a great analyst.

[TripleSkeet]

i think that's precisely the type of play it should be used on (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090527&content_id=4989756&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb). and you really can't argue based on what the subsequent hitters did, since the pitcher and hitters would have approached things differently with runners on the bases. like if the next batter had hit a more clear cut homer, and yankee fans said it made the judgment call moot, you'd be very right in saying he wouldn't have seen the same pitches with two runners on.

I agree about the batters but you cant disagree it was a huge momentum changer.

And I dont get the link. The home run on that video was cleary out and the fan wasnt reaching past the home run fence. But its supposed to be just like football. You make a call on the field, and then you check the replay and you have to have conclusive proof before overturning anything. If that ball had hit the top of the camera in the middle where it wouldve been past the fence Id agree. But basing it off of where it hit the camera it was pretty obvious it wasnt conclusive and the umpires were basically just going by what they thought wouldve happened. A point Joe Buck brought up numerous times afterward.

[KC2OSO]

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[TripleSkeet]

Cole Hamels just fucking disgusted me with his postgame comments. This guy cannot be allowed to pitch again this series. We HAVE to pitch Lee tomorrow or we arent gonna have a pitcher if this series goes 7.

[zildjian361]

Yanks made this one look easy

[sailor]

I agree about the batters but you cant disagree it was a huge momentum changer.

And I dont get the link. The home run on that video was cleary out and the fan wasnt reaching past the home run fence. But its supposed to be just like football. You make a call on the field, and then you check the replay and you have to have conclusive proof before overturning anything. If that ball had hit the top of the camera in the middle where it wouldve been past the fence Id agree. But basing it off of where it hit the camera it was pretty obvious it wasnt conclusive and the umpires were basically just going by what they thought wouldve happened. A point Joe Buck brought up numerous times afterward.

that link was just giving an overview of the instant replay rule change (and actually that page had links to every call that has been subjected to instant replay so far. the one that was loaded up was incidental to everything else).

and it did change the momentum, but they got out of the inning with the lead. at some point the pitcher needs to step up.

[TripleSkeet]

and it did change the momentum, but they got out of the inning with the lead. at some point the pitcher needs to step up.

I agree. I really dont want to see him out there the rest of the season.

[sailor]

I agree. I really dont want to see him out there the rest of the season.

i missed the post-game...what was he saying?

[keithy_19]

The ball Arod hot was a homerun. This is exactly why Major League Baseball put that rule in.

I understand the frustration and if it was the other way around I'm sure I would be pissed. But those are the rules. I thought the Ump did a great job explaining their decision.

[TheGameHHH]

boy, its awfuly quiet in here. i thought philly phans were loud and proud

[Tenbatsuzen]

Cole Hamels just fucking disgusted me with his postgame comments. This guy cannot be allowed to pitch again this series. We HAVE to pitch Lee tomorrow or we arent gonna have a pitcher if this series goes 7.

What, did he talk about wanting black babies again?

[sailor]

boy, its awfuly quiet in here. i thought philly phans were loud and proud

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/417WVS5Y2RL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[brettmojo]

Ricky Botalico made a great point on the postgame.

If a fan reaches over the fence and hits a ball heading out, its automatically a double...yet when it hits a camera reaching over the fence its a home run?
Isn't there overhanging shit in Houston or Arizona that if a ball hits of it it's a homerun? Decks or balconies or something? Same thing here. It's an extension of the stands therefore it's out apparently.

Lesson learned. No paparazzi cams.

[brettmojo]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2009/11/01/gal_frontpage_1101.jpg

[K.C.]

That was a tough loss last night.

They had Pettitte on the ropes and Victorino had one of the worst at-bats possible against a pitcher that had no concept of the strike zone at that point.

Hamels was abysmal...I'm not going to talk about the camera thing, because I couldn't see it from where I was sitting, but that garbage he threw to Pettitte in the 5th was a joke. How do you let him get a hit there?

And then the Phillies bullpen did themselves no favors....three solo home runs in three straight innings took them out of the game.


They obviously have to win tonight. Blanton's more than capable of hanging in, but one of the left-handers has to breakout tonight and do something.

If they win tonight and go 2-2, I think they're still positioned well series wise with Lee in Game 5, and then you take your chances of splitting one on NY, but obviously if they lose tonight, it's probably inevitable at that point.

Even if they lost tonight, you'd think they'd be able to get it back to NY with Lee in Game 5, but there's no chance in hell they'd win two on the road with Pedro and Hamels (or Happ).

[K.C.]

The Phillies are pretty much conceding game 4 if they throw Blanton against Sabathia.

They've beaten Sabathia with worse. Myers beat him the playoffs last year.

Blanton's underrated by everyone (including Phillies fans). He goes through stretches where he's awful, but from about June onward, he was the Phils' best pitcher until Lee arrived.

[KingGeno]

I'll be there tonight. Can't wait.

The anger I feel is beyond words. Ryan Howard is a pussy faced bearded douche.

[K.C.]

I'll be there tonight. Can't wait.

The anger I feel is beyond words. Ryan Howard is a pussy faced bearded douche.

My anger, for now, is at Vic...still furious about that bases loaded at-bat.

[KingGeno]

My anger, for now, is at Vic...still furious about that bases loaded at-bat.

The phillies big bats turned into assholes last night. Yanks were hitting great.

Must win tonight.

[TripleSkeet]

i missed the post-game...what was he saying?

I dont have the exact quote but basically he said he couldnt wait for the season to end and get a fresh start. That he went and did his job and how the season has just been draining. Thats not who I want pitching in the World Series. I want someone whos hyped up to be there and realize this is why you work so hard. It was just a really stupid thing to say after that performance.

And I dont get why some Yankee fans just cant admit it was a bullshit call that went their way. The camera is not part of the stadium. It hangs over the fence, hitting it does not make it a home run. Rule or not a ball should be going over the fence or hit the foul pole to be a homer. They blew the fucking call, just admit it.

I mean Jesus Christ when the umps have blown calls that benefitted the Phillies I laughed and was happy they did, but I wasnt going to sit there and act like they didnt fuck up the call. Case in point was the double play in Game 2 when Howard caught the ball on a skip. The umps called it a double play, I was happy but I can admit they fucked up the call.

[K.C.]

I dont have the exact quote but basically he said he couldnt wait for the season to end and get a fresh start. That he went and did his job and how the season has just been draining. Thats not who I want pitching in the World Series. I want someone whos hyped up to be there and realize this is why you work so hard. It was just a really stupid thing to say after that performance.

And I dont get why some Yankee fans just cant admit it was a bullshit call that went their way. The camera is not part of the stadium. It hangs over the fence, hitting it does not make it a home run. Rule or not a ball should be going over the fence or hit the foul pole to be a homer. They blew the fucking call, just admit it.

I mean Jesus Christ when the umps have blown calls that benefitted the Phillies I laughed and was happy they did, but I wasnt going to sit there and act like they didnt fuck up the call. Case in point was the double play in Game 2 when Howard caught the ball on a skip. The umps called it a double play, I was happy but I can admit they fucked up the call.

The quote was taken out of context, and the reporter who asked the question has gone out of his way to clarify the context of it in an article today.

The question that was asked was if that was his last start of the season, how would he reflect on his season.

He was then asked if he was called on to take the ball in a Game 7, how would he feel about that, and he said he'd love to get that opportunity.

The spin that he doesn't want to pitch anymore this season and he wishes it was over is completely fabricated.


That said, I would not be surprised, if this went to a Game 7, if he didn't get the start.

[K.C.]

And, when it was mentioned to him that he could still start a possible Game 7, Hamels said (and this is important), "I really do hope I have that opportunity. ... Having a Game 7 opportunity, that would mean a lot. I hope my teammates believe in me, and want me to be out there for it."

It was in that context -- the frustration of the season, the uncertainty that the World Series will even get to a Game 7 -- that I asked the next question:

"You talked about the possibility of a Game 7 leaving you with a good feeling. If this ended up being your last start, with the way this whole season has gone, what feeling would you be left with?"

And that's when Hamels blurted out, even before I finished the question, "I can't wait for it to end. It's been mentally draining. At year's end, you just can't wait for a fresh start."

He can't wait until this is over because he's had a horrendous season (by his standards, anyway).

That said, nowhere in there is he shying away from getting the ball again.

[TripleSkeet]

The quote was taken out of context, and the reporter who asked the question has gone out of his way to clarify the context of it in an article today.

The question that was asked was if that was his last start of the season, how would he reflect on his season.

He was then asked if he was called on to take the ball in a Game 7, how would he feel about that, and he said he'd love to get that opportunity.

The spin that he doesn't want to pitch anymore this season and he wishes it was over is completely fabricated.


That said, I would not be surprised, if this went to a Game 7, if he didn't get the start.

I watched the interview last night, and I thought they repeated the question on the postgame, and didnt remember hearing him ask if this was his last start.

Its still a stupid thing to say. Even if it was his last start, why would you say you couldnt wait for the season to end? Wouldnt it be smarter to say "I just hope we can go back at them and maybe if Im needed in a spot to help the team win I can contribute"

His whole interview just aggrivated me last night. I know you cant let shit get you down but at least look like it bothers you that you lost control mentally out there.

[K.C.]

I watched the interview last night, and I thought they repeated the question on the postgame, and didnt remember hearing him ask if this was his last start.

Its still a stupid thing to say. Even if it was his last start, why would you say you couldnt wait for the season to end? Wouldnt it be smarter to say "I just hope we can go back at them and maybe if Im needed in a spot to help the team win I can contribute"

His whole interview just aggrivated me last night. I know you cant let shit get you down but at least look like it bothers you that you lost control mentally out there.

I'd have been more annoyed if he thought he pitched well and has had a good year, and acted like nothing was wrong.

I thought he lost control mentally last night, too, and I would not be enthusiastic about him getting the ball again, but people have ran with this quote all day today to bury the guy, and it's not exactly a fair portrayal of what happened.

He should be buried for giving up that hit to Pettitte, more than what may or may not have been said and how it was said.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

On a side note these Budweiser American Lager touchy feel good commercials are a sham!!!! AB is owned by InBev a Belgian company. BTW Bud blows

[TheGameHHH]

i LOVE that the Phillies are such bitches that they have to resort to hitting A-Rod because theyre too scared of him

[Ritalin]

I love that they're throwing at him.

[K.C.]

i LOVE that the Phillies are such bitches that they have to resort to hitting A-Rod because theyre too scared of him

If the whiny pussy hadn't stood there pouting about for a minute before taking the base, they probably would have never issued a warning and C.C. could retaliate.

[Kevin]

If the whiny pussy hadn't stood there pouting about for a minute before taking the base, they probably would have never issued a warning and C.C. could retaliate.

This is the 3rd fucking time in less than 2 days that he has been hit.

That warning as absalout garbage.

[Kevin]

Big talker continues to Patrick Ewing this 5 game prediction.

Talk big and come up real small.

[TheGameHHH]

If the whiny pussy hadn't stood there pouting about for a minute before taking the base, they probably would have never issued a warning and C.C. could retaliate.

you take a 90 mph fastball at your ribs, see how tough you are

[IamFogHat]

Damn. Well at least we got a run in.

[Tenbatsuzen]

If the whiny pussy .

Are you fucking kidding me?

He was hit once yesterday and immediately took his base.

Second time, he paused, took his base.

The third time? He has every RIGHT to be pissed. This isn't the ball barely touching your jersey or something.

[K.C.]

This is the 3rd fucking time in less than 2 days that he has been hit.

That warning as absalout garbage.

A-Rod's fault...should have ran to the base and let his team get his back.

Him staring into his dugout was why they gave that warning

[Kevin]

Wow has Howard been absalout DOGSHIT in the WS.

[Kevin]

Feliz has been awful, why doesn't Charlie move Ruiz up a spot.

[K.C.]

The third time? He has every RIGHT to be pissed. This isn't the ball barely touching your jersey or something.

That's fine, but then don't complain about the warning.

That's why they did it. The home plate ump didn't do it immediately, but they all saw A-Rod pouting about it and staring into his dugout for them to do something about it.

Can't have it both ways. It's not the way baseball is played these days.

[brettmojo]

And I dont get why some Yankee fans just cant admit it was a bullshit call that went their way. The camera is not part of the stadium. It hangs over the fence, hitting it does not make it a home run. Rule or not a ball should be going over the fence or hit the foul pole to be a homer. They blew the fucking call, just admit it.

I mean Jesus Christ when the umps have blown calls that benefitted the Phillies I laughed and was happy they did, but I wasnt going to sit there and act like they didnt fuck up the call. Case in point was the double play in Game 2 when Howard caught the ball on a skip. The umps called it a double play, I was happy but I can admit they fucked up the call.

Difference is they didn't fuck up the call. They'd discussed it before the game apparently and decided a ball hit off the camera would be a home run.

Where they did fuck up, other than having a camera in the field of play, is in not informing either team of the ground rule decision or I guess even that the camera was there in the first place. I'm not sure if either team knew where it was.

But like I posted earlier today, they have ground rules like there already in place around the league in some of these parks with weird shit that juts out onto the field.

A-Rod's fault...should have ran to the base and let his team get his back.

Him staring into his dugout was why they gave that warning
I concur.

[Kevin]

This homeplate ump is terrible.

[IamFogHat]

I hope he hits that faggot.

[brettmojo]

Thanks for cutting out of the back from commercial commercials Fox so we could be graced by seeing the first pitch... Holy shit.

[Meataball23]

This homeplate ump is terrible.

Yeah, giant strike zone.

Not sure if I like this w/ CC going or not. Strike two to jorge was seriously 4 inches outside.

[IamFogHat]

Holy shit, ya gotta give it to em, the Phillies fanbase is awesome, look at that stadium go so crazy.

[TooLowBrow]

Holy shit, ya gotta give it to em, the Phillies fanbase is awesome, look at that stadium go so crazy.

they all wave the rag that was given to them at the door

and sit there

everyone is just sitting there

[IamFogHat]

Are there no men left or am I the only stupid one posting? The World fucking Series is on assholes. Get postin'.

[Kevin]

Is there a worse catcher in the game than Jorge Posada?

[Kevin]

Are there no men left or am I the only stupid one posting? The World fucking Series is on assholes. Get postin'.

This how i felt thursday night buddy.

[IamFogHat]

Safe motherfuckers.

[Meataball23]

Is there a worse catcher in the game than Jorge Posada?

Defensively no.

[brettmojo]

Defensively no.
Varitek is still worse. In an A1 and A2 kinda' way.

[Meataball23]

Chalk one up for replay in baseball. RHoward didnt come close to touching the plate.


Also, Jorge is much muuuuch better than varitek. Completely forgot about that loser.

[K.C.]

Yanks apparently didn't see him touch it either.

If they appealed the call, they could at least complain about the call after the game if they called him safe.

[brettmojo]

First the give Cleveland from Family Guy a show... Now Wanda Sykes?

Is Fox turning into UPN?

[Kevin]

Chalk one up for replay in baseball. RHoward didnt come close to touching the plate.


Also, Jorge is much muuuuch better than varitek. Completely forgot about that loser.

At least Veritek could actualy catch a ball.

[JerseySean]

Worst home plate ump EVER!

[brettmojo]

I really need something to wash this brownie down I'm eating, hmmmm....

[Kevin]

Nice play chase.

[brettmojo]

Nice play chase.
Kids got range... Might have a future in this league.

[Meataball23]

strike two to cc wasnt close...this ump is killing me

[JerseySean]

strike two to cc wasnt close...this ump is killing me

Its on thing if hes consistent but hes fucking all over the place

[brettmojo]

strike two to cc wasnt close...this ump is killing me
Might be a good time in the bottom of the inning for Jorge to accidentally miss catching a fastball aimed straight at the umps chest.

[brettmojo]

It Wasn't A Great Read Mccarver!!! If The Throw Is On Target He's Fucking Out By A Mile!!!

[sailor]

blanton fucked up and got lucky. mccarver's making a big deal of the jump he got, but if the catcher held the ball, he was out. he didn't even slide, fuckin' jeremy giambi wanna-be.

[brettmojo]

blanton fucked up and got lucky. mccarver's making a big deal of the jump he got, but if the catcher held the ball, he was out. he didn't even slide, fuckin' jeremy giambi wanna-be.
Especially with Tex and Arod coming up. Awful baseball play.

[sailor]

Especially with Tex and Arod coming up. Awful baseball play.

hey, but he knew to run thru the stop sign.

[brettmojo]

CC needs to grind this thing out now.

[Kevin]

Howard back to being dogshit.

[JerseySean]

CC sucks right?

[brettmojo]

CC sucks right?
The Frillies fans are chanting it so it must be true.

[sailor]

phillies have the gayest facial hair ever.

[brettmojo]

Fuck Fox's in-game commercials. Jesus christ.

[Kevin]

Way to hussle Robby.

[brettmojo]

This short hop they get right? Holy fuck.

[Kevin]

phillies have the gayest facial hair ever.

I think Werth is competing in an Edge look-alike contest after the WS.

[RingWraith]

I think Werth is competing in an Edge look-alike contest after the WS.

HAHA! He might actually win that contest.

[brettmojo]

These Blackberry commercials make no sense.

[KnoxHarrington]

Sebathia's uniform looks like such a sloppy mess. It's a baseball uniform, CC, not your fucking jammies. I'm shocked there's not a button-down flap in the back.

[RhinoinMN]

Sebathia's uniform looks like such a sloppy mess. It's a baseball uniform, CC, not your fucking jammies. I'm shocked there's not a button-down flap in the back.

The sides of his pants flare out like a Canadian mountie's.

[TheMojoPin]

Sebathia's uniform looks like such a sloppy mess. It's a baseball uniform, CC, not your fucking jammies. I'm shocked there's not a button-down flap in the back.

You know he just tears the entire backside off when he has to shit.

[RhinoinMN]

HAhah.

Earl is right about the announcers calling out stats and being a jinx.

"These left handed batters haven't been able to do anything with Sebatia's curveball."

Utley then gives it a ride.

[GregoryJoseph]

A pox on thee, MLB.

I'll never understand why they have to start the game at 8:30 PM EST on a SUNDAY.

God forbid there's a day game. I understand that.

You couldn't start it at 7:20 or so?

I can't stay up for the end of this game.

[brettmojo]

Is someone paying Howard to throw the series?

[Kevin]

That was an wful sequance.

[epo]

That was an wful sequance.

I'm embarrassed for the english language.

[Suspect Chin]

I can't believe Ronnie B wouldn't go to one of these games back at the stadium. He can obviously afford it and he certainly seems like an out on the town type guy.

[brettmojo]

Is this Lidge's first appearance?

[Kevin]

I'm embarrassed for the english language.

I am embaressed for your packers.

[epo]

I am embaressed for your packers.

I'm embarrassed by your spelling.

[sailor]

coulda been a wild-pitch if tex got out of the way.

gvac, football is why game started later than last night. you can go to bed now

[Kevin]

woooooo


LIGHTS OUT BABY!!

[KnoxHarrington]

The Centaur delivers!

[TheMojoPin]

Lidge, you scummy sack of fuck.

[brettmojo]

:clap::clap::clap:

[KnoxHarrington]

I knew that Philly's shitty bullpen would kill them at some point.

[Suspect Chin]

Please let the Phillies stage a comeback. I'm not ready to turn to NBA basketball yet this year.

[epo]

Seriously Lidge....

[Suspect Chin]

Seriously Lidge....

Third base was his to cover on that stolen base.

[TheMojoPin]

Lidge stinks.

[brettmojo]

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[brettmojo]

What happened to the "Yankees Suck!" chants?

[K.C.]

well, i'm gonna go slit my wrist.

[Suspect Chin]

Shit. Let's make it a best of 9 series.

[TheMojoPin]

Shit. Let's make it a best of 9 series.

Like the good ol' days.

[Kevin]

well, i'm gonna go slit my wrist.

Do your balls hurt?

Because Lidge just kicked the entire city of Philly in them.

Hammels and Lidge must have sold their souls to Saten last year.

[brettmojo]

Do your balls hurt?

Because Lidge just kicked the entire city of Philly in them.

Hammels and Lidge must have sold their souls to Saten last year.
Add Howard to that as well.

[K.C.]

Because Lidge just kicked the entire city of Philly in them.


Damon gave a great at bat...it was pretty obvious he was going to give it up after that.

[Furtherman]

*sticks head in oven*

[brettmojo]

http://web8.twitpic.com/img/40265063-07a5fea12b01942f3cd4d27c53b22181.4aee6628-full.gif

[TheGameHHH]

i fucking love this so far! it aint over yet, but i couldnt be happier to watch Philly, its baseball team and its fan base squirm like this

[Kevin]

We have blown 22 games after the 7th this year, thats gotta tell u something about the heart of this team.

No charlie, that says you have a shit pen...

[TheGameHHH]

wait, it was all good when Philly was up 1-0. now we cant have the thread title reflect the Yanks being up 3-1? you're all soft

[Mitch&Murray]

They just asked Goober. I mean Manuel who was suppose to be covering 3rd on Damons play. He didn't know the answer.

[brettmojo]

http://web12.twitpic.com/img/40268237-9428aa650d962345bba412ceeb4173f1.4aee6b65-full.jpg

[K.C.]

http://web12.twitpic.com/img/40268237-9428aa650d962345bba412ceeb4173f1.4aee6b65-full.jpg

So God is roughly the equivalent of half a billion dollars?

[K.C.]

They just asked Goober. I mean Manuel who was suppose to be covering 3rd on Damons play. He didn't know the answer.

Nobody was suppose to be covering. Feliz was suppose to field the ball and not take three steps towards the right of the field afterwards.

[Suspect Chin]

Nobody was suppose to be covering. Feliz was suppose to field the ball and not take three steps towards the right of the field afterwards.

Lidge should have been covering. What else was he doing besides standing on the mound like an idiot?

[K.C.]

Lidge should have been covering. What else was he doing besides standing on the mound like an idiot?

I think usually when the shift is on, the SS covers the throw from the right side of the diamond, and the third baseman plays about half way on the left side so if the runner turns, you have a shot on a foot race to the bag at third.

Rollins should have taken the throw to second....that's something they didn't prepare correctly for.

[Kevin]

To steal a line from a certain counterpart..


AROD IS GOD!

[Kevin]

So God is roughly the equivalent of half a billion dollars?

Come on...

You are going to use the money thing now?

You guys were so confident going into this series, and especialy after GM 1.

Your SS predicted 5 games, like he was playing the Mets or the Rays..

Come on KC, i know you're better than that.

[TheGameHHH]

Come on...

You are going to use the money thing now?

You guys were so confident going into this series, and especialy after GM 1.

Your SS predicted 5 games, like he was playing the Mets or the Rays..

Come on KC, i know you're better than that.

i dont see the point in engaging that shit. you do realize as Yankees fans we can't win here? if the yanks win the world series it'll be all, 'yea, they just buy everything. of course they should win. blah blah' if they lose its gonna be 'haha. they spend all that money and they still cant win, they suck. blah blah blah'. its a lose-lose. just dont engage it, it makes it all easier.

[TripleSkeet]

Im not squirming. I got my ring last year and Im still happy with it. But you guys have some balls considering after only 1 Game you motherfuckers were NON-EXISTANT in this thread.

Infield defense cost us this game. I think thats whats pissing me off more then anything. Is it feels more like we are giving the games away rather then getting beat.

- Utley shouldve made both defensive plays but definitely the play in the first inning he booted that gift wrapped the first run. His 2nd boot cost us a run too.

- Feliz's fuckup on the stealing 3rd thing was just mind boggling. They shouldnt even try to throw out the runner if they are in the shift.

- Just a question because I heard this but was listening to the game but didnt see it. On the 3rd strike that Damon tipped, did he really tip it or did he miss completely? I really didnt see it and Im curious.

- Lidge...as a pitcher you gotta know where you cover on certain plays. Nobodies on 3rd, you cover 3rd you dumb fuckhead. It doesnt matter if thats the design. Use common sense.

- For some reason Lidge decided to follow Hamels lead of "Lets work on my other pitches instead of using my best pitch" mentality.

[TripleSkeet]

i dont see the point in engaging that shit. you do realize as Yankees fans we can't win here? if the yanks win the world series it'll be all, 'yea, they just buy everything. of course they should win. blah blah' if they lose its gonna be 'haha. they spend all that money and they still cant win, they suck. blah blah blah'. its a lose-lose. just dont engage it, it makes it all easier.

Explain how anything in that comment is untrue though?

[TooLowBrow]

- Just a question because I heard this but was listening to the game but didnt see it. On the 3rd strike that Damon tipped, did he really tip it or did he miss completely? I really didnt see it and Im curious.



thats so pathetically sad

[TripleSkeet]

thats so pathetically sad

Dickhead. Im serious. Did it or not? I didnt see it. I was listening to the game not watching it.

[TooLowBrow]

Dickhead. Im serious. Did it or not? I didnt see it. I was listening to the game not watching it.

all that matters is the call

[TripleSkeet]

all that matters is the call

Ok. All you had to say was "No it didnt. The Yankees caught yet another break and got 3 runs out of it."

No need to beat around the bush.

[TooLowBrow]

Ok. All you had to say was "No it didnt. The Yankees caught yet another break and got 3 runs out of it."

No need to beat around the bush.

this whole series, they got lucky

[TripleSkeet]

this whole series, they got lucky

I agree.

[TooLowBrow]

its like dealing with a toddler

[keithy_19]

Dickhead. Im serious. Did it or not? I didnt see it. I was listening to the game not watching it.

Seemed like he tipped it to me. I love how Howard didn't touch the bag when he scored though. Oh well. Doesn't matter in the scheme of things.

[TripleSkeet]

Seemed like he tipped it to me. I love how Howard didn't touch the bag when he scored though. Oh well. Doesn't matter in the scheme of things.

FYI It doesnt matter if he touched home plate or not because Posada never tagged him. Basically he wasnt safe or out. And he wouldve tagged it if the ump didnt make the safe sign. If you look when Posada threw to second Milt Thompson was telling him to tag home.

its like dealing with a toddler

I asked a question. If you dont know the answer or its not one you want to give then just shut the fuck up and dont post anything. I dont need your comments like "the call is all that matters". I know it doesnt change anything, but since I didnt see it, Id like to know if it were the right one. That ok with you dickface?

[TooLowBrow]

I asked a question. If you dont know the answer or its not one you want to give then just shut the fuck up and dont post anything. I dont need your comments like "the call is all that matters". I know it doesnt change anything, but since I didnt see it, Id like to know if it were the right one. That ok with you dickface?

I'm curious how you even came to question the call.

You heard the swing over the radio an decided that the ump miscalled it?

[TripleSkeet]

I'm curious how you even came to question the call.

You heard the swing over the radio an decided that the ump miscalled it?

No I saw someone saying something about it later on Facebook. When I heard the call I just assumed it was a foul tip.

[GregoryJoseph]

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[Ritalin]

Creepy:

New York Post A-Rod passage of the week: The paper on Saturday wrote that US Weekly found an ex-flame who said Rodriguez had two paintings of himself as a centaur -- man from the waist up, horse from the waist down -- in his bedroom at home. This from the Post on the man who, at the time, was hitless in the World Series: "Rodriguez -- who has been hitting more like My Little Pony than a mighty centaur so far in the World Series -- has had a penchant for public displays of narcissism, such as when he was spotted sunning himself topless in Central Park in 2006.''

[sailor]

there's no doubt he tipped it. the reaction of your catcher is proof of that. the ball was tipped and ended up a foot or so behind him and he just turned to the ump and asked for a new ball.

[A.J.]

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[Bowlofcheesesteaks]

If you guys are sad you can eat me. Yummy,yummy,yum, yum.

[hammersavage]

K.C., TripleSkeet, and Geno are gonna get a banning for this.


Same goes for Ferdinand but I don't think that's possible. Just a kick in the nuts at the x-mas party

[TheMojoPin]

Im not squirming. I got my ring last year and Im still happy with it. But you guys have some balls considering after only 1 Game you motherfuckers were NON-EXISTANT in this thread.

Kevin's been here the whole time. He's the only Yankees fan who matters.

[Kevin]

Sweet Jesus this got ugly in a hurry. What the hell happened?

[Kevin]

And there is no luck involved in any of this. No woulda shoulda coulda. Your guys just did not make the plays or got the big hits. Our guys have. I'm not saying this is over yet. This AJ on three days rest is worrying me. Girardi could fuck this thing up royaly. If AJ does not pitch well, who knows if Andy will on three days, then CC on three days. I am pretty worried about the whole thing.

[TheGameHHH]

And there is no luck involved in any of this. No woulda shoulda coulda. Your guys just did not make the plays or got the big hits. Our guys have. I'm not saying this is over yet. This AJ on three days rest is worrying me. Girardi could fuck this thing up royaly. If AJ does not pitch well, who knows if Andy will on three days, then CC on three days. I am pretty worried about the whole thing.

but youd feel confident in Chad Gaudin?

[TheGameHHH]

Im not squirming. I got my ring last year and Im still happy with it. But you guys have some balls considering after only 1 Game you motherfuckers were NON-EXISTANT in this thread.

- Just a question because I heard this but was listening to the game but didnt see it. On the 3rd strike that Damon tipped, did he really tip it or did he miss completely? I really didnt see it and Im curious.

- Lidge...as a pitcher you gotta know where you cover on certain plays. Nobodies on 3rd, you cover 3rd you dumb fuckhead. It doesnt matter if thats the design. Use common sense.

- For some reason Lidge decided to follow Hamels lead of "Lets work on my other pitches instead of using my best pitch" mentality.

i dont understand how i was non-existant after game 1. i made a comment that cliff lee plays tummy sticks with utley, which he does, then went to bed after the game. woke up the next day, lived my life and posted before game 2. not really sure how that makes me non-existant.
Damon fouled the ball off, you guys need to stop grasping at straws and trying to find ways to shift blame off your team simply not getting it done when it matters.
Lidge is in fact a dumbass for not covering 3rd. And he couldnt throw his slider because when Damon made him look foolish by taking 3rd he cant risk throwing a wild pitch and letting the go ahead run score that way.

[Kevin]

but youd feel confident in Chad Gaudin?



Not that id feel confident but even if we lose this, we would have AJ and Andy on full rest for six and seven. This way we will be going on short rest the rest of the series.

[TheGameHHH]

Not that id feel confident but even if we lose this, we would have AJ and Andy on full rest for six and seven. This way we will be going on short rest the rest of the series.

i just think this whole short rest thing is pretty much garbage anyway, especially this time of year. pitchers used to do this all the time and they used to throw more innings. its not as difficult as everyone makes it out to be, especially if you havent been abused all season which AJ and Andy have not. Plus, AJ has made a few short rest starts in his career and thrown well.

[Doctor Z]

Does anybody know if they're broadcasting the game on the jumbotron at Yankee Stadium again tonight?

[K.C.]

The Phils are certainly capable of getting this to seven, but tonight's the big
one.

Lee is pretty unshakable in terms of rattling him, but the offense will be DOA at the beginning of the game tonight.

I can totally see them beating Pettitte off three days rest...they had him on the ropes Saturday and let him off.

The problem would be who would start a game seven for them, but let's see what happens tonight first. They have to answer the bell.

[Bowlofcheesesteaks]

The Phils are certainly capable of getting this to seven, but tonight's the big
one.

Lee is pretty unshakable in terms of rattling him, but the offense will be DOA at the beginning of the game tonight.

I can totally see them beating Pettitte off three days rest...they had him on the ropes Saturday and let him off.

The problem would be who would start a game seven for them, but let's see what happens tonight first. They have to answer the bell.

Thats not salt you taste on me. Its Phillies fans tears. So salty. Yummy,yummy,yum,yum.

[JerseyRich]

Does anybody know if they're broadcasting the game on the jumbotron at Yankee Stadium again tonight?

Bryant Park tonight.

[KingGeno]

I never count the Phils out.

Let's go Phils!

[TheMojoPin]

i just think this whole short rest thing is pretty much garbage anyway, especially this time of year. pitchers used to do this all the time and they used to throw more innings.

Oh, OK. Since pitchers used to go on short rest (for the most part during the season when it's much warmer) all the time back in, say, 1973, that means that of course they can do it with no problem in the cold in 2009.

It's definitely something that varies dramatically from pitcher to pitcher and needs to be considered. Burnett is a prime example of that since he relies so heavily on precision and if he's off even just a bit he's incredibly hittable. He's not like Sabathia, who has more of an array of pitches to choose from if he's gassed or something's not clicking.

[TheGameHHH]

Oh, OK. Since pitchers used to go on short rest (for the most part during the season when it's much warmer) all the time back in, say, 1973, that means that of course they can do it with no problem in the cold in 2009.

It's definitely something that varies dramatically from pitcher to pitcher and needs to be considered. Burnett is a prime example of that since he relies so heavily on precision and if he's off even just a bit he's incredibly hittable. He's not like Sabathia, who has more of an array of pitches to choose from if he's gassed or something's not clicking.

he's incredibly hittable on normal rest too. he has pitched on short rest before and done rather well every single time. i dont see the problem with it.

[TheMojoPin]

he's incredibly hittable on normal rest too. he has pitched on short rest before and done rather well every single time. i dont see the problem with it.

He's very hittable if he doesn't have his precision, period. He can be without it on normal rest, but he's more likely to be without it on shorter rest in the cold weather. It's really not that complicated. It doesn't mean he's a lock to suck, but you definitely need to consider sending him on short rest differently than you would a pitcher like Sabathia. It would be moronic to just assume that anyone can do it regardless of circumstances.

[TripleSkeet]

i dont understand how i was non-existant after game 1. i made a comment that cliff lee plays tummy sticks with utley, which he does, then went to bed after the game. woke up the next day, lived my life and posted before game 2. not really sure how that makes me non-existant.
Damon fouled the ball off, you guys need to stop grasping at straws and trying to find ways to shift blame off your team simply not getting it done when it matters.
Lidge is in fact a dumbass for not covering 3rd. And he couldnt throw his slider because when Damon made him look foolish by taking 3rd he cant risk throwing a wild pitch and letting the go ahead run score that way.

I remember your tummy sticks comment, I also remember a few Phils fans (I wasnt one of them) calling out the Yanks fans for not posting in the thread. Sounds pretty much like the same thing I just saw yesterday.

And Im not grasping at straws. I DIDNT SEE THE PLAY. I was just asking if he tipped it or not. A rational baseball person, whether a fan or not, could give me an answer. Even if they missed the call. Keithy did and that was it. I didnt argue. I was just curious because I hadnt seen it. If he had missed and it bounced off the catchers glove, he couldve said that too and that wouldve been it.

And I agree that he shouldve covered 3rd, but Ruiz has been catching his slider for 2 years and rarely has the ball gone by him. When the games on the line you gotta man up and throw your best shit. When you play scared, you lose.

[TheGameHHH]

He's very hittable if he doesn't have his precision, period. He can be without it on normal rest, but he's more likely to be without it on shorter rest in the cold weather. It's really not that complicated. It doesn't mean he's a lock to suck, but you definitely need to consider sending him on short rest differently than you would a pitcher like Sabathia. It would be moronic to just assume that anyone can do it regardless of circumstances.

i dont have to consider shit. thats a managers job. and im pretty sure they took all those things into consideration.

[Earlshog]

The Phils are certainly capable of getting this to seven, but tonight's the big
one.

Lee is pretty unshakable in terms of rattling him, but the offense will be DOA at the beginning of the game tonight.

I can totally see them beating Pettitte off three days rest...they had him on the ropes Saturday and let him off.

The problem would be who would start a game seven for them, but let's see what happens tonight first. They have to answer the bell.

Mos Def. tonight is a huge game ( just call me Oliver obvious ) for the Phils. If they can win they shift the pressure back to Yanks. Last night was about as angry as I can remember being about a game in a long time. That’s all part of being a real fan. The lower the lows the higher the highs. Lets go Phillies!!!!

[TheMojoPin]

i dont have to consider shit. thats a managers job. and im pretty sure they took all those things into consideration.

Probably not, since it's Girardi.

[JerseyRich]

Probably not, since it's Girardi.

If you honestly think that Girardi runs the team, you couldn't be more wrong.

[TheMojoPin]

If you honestly think that Girardi runs the team, you couldn't be more wrong.

Then they're even more fucked. Hank is a monster.

[Bowlofcheesesteaks]

I'm the real team mascot. Fuck the Phanatic. yummy,yummy,yum,yum.

[JerseyRich]

Then they're even more fucked. Hank is a monster.

Cashman is the man behind the curtain.

[TripleSkeet]

That’s all part of being a real fan. The lower the lows the higher the highs. Lets go Phillies!!!!

Thats so true. I wanted the Yankees in this series because beating them would be better then beating any other team. But I also knew losing to them would be worse then losing to any other team too.

I just hope any NY fans leaving that game yesterday talking shit got what I like to call "The Snoogans Treatment".

[TheMojoPin]

Cashman is the man behind the curtain.

Please stop interrupting when the adults are talking.

[Kevin]

Please stop interrupting when the adults are talking.



Hank got muzzeled like two years ago. Hal and Cash are running this show. Hal seems to be the spitting image of his father. Prob not as crazy though. I think this team is in good hands with Hal.

[Kevin]

Thats so true. I wanted the Yankees in this series because beating them would be better then beating any other team. But I also knew losing to them would be worse then losing to any other team too.

I just hope any NY fans leaving that game yesterday talking shit got what I like to call "The Snoogans Treatment".



Why should they? Their team got the job done. Talking shit is part of being a fan. Granted that some go too far, but when your team does well you talk shit.

Im sure Philly fans in game one were doing the same.

Hell your SS talked shit before a game was even played. Thats fine i didn't mind it.

But the next time he does it, he can't got 2-17 or what ever he is.

[TheMojoPin]

Hank got muzzeled like two years ago. Hal and Cash are running this show. Hal seems to be the spitting image of his father. Prob not as crazy though. I think this team is in good hands with Hal.

So you guys have a Snyder situation going on?

[Kevin]

So you guys have a Snyder situation going on?



Not really. Cash is much better than that clown Snider has.

Plus Hal and the Yanks actualy trust scouts

[TheMojoPin]

Not really. Cash is much better than that clown Snider has.

Plus Hal and the Yanks actualy trust scouts

Wait, I'm confused. Rich seemed to be saying that the in-game managing is done by someone or somebody above Girardi. You were agreeing with that?

[Kevin]

Wait, I'm confused. Rich seemed to be saying that the in-game managing is done by someone or somebody above Girardi. You were agreeing with that?



Oh no, who thinks that is stupid.

Joe has full control of the on field portion of the game.

[K.C.]

Why should they?

Because it will make us feel better.


Actually, the Yankee fans have been pretty well behaved. Not like those Mets savages.

If anything the New York media has been the most obnoxious part of this series.

The Post and Daily News are beyond ridiculous at this point.

[Rube]

Hey guys,

I thought baseball season was over.

[Kevin]

Hey guys,

I thought baseball season was over.



Its been over since July in Queens.

[K.C.]

Let's do this thing:

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[foodcourtdruide]

Because it will make us feel better.


Actually, the Yankee fans have been pretty well behaved. Not like those Mets savages.

If anything the New York media has been the most obnoxious part of this series.

The Post and Daily News are beyond ridiculous at this point.

Ouch, cheap shot.

Well, I think all agree that the new york media is idiotic. My favorite new york media moment was when they were destroying the Mets for firing Randolph while in Anaheim, because he had to make the trip with the team. As if Willie Randolph was a baby who could not find his way back to ny after being fired.

[brettmojo]

Yeah. I'd rather have AJ pitching back at the stadium.

[Kevin]

Ouch, cheap shot.

Well, I think all agree that the new york media is idiotic. My favorite new york media moment was when they were destroying the Mets for firing Randolph while in Anaheim, because he had to make the trip with the team. As if Willie Randolph was a baby who could not find his way back to ny after being fired.



IT WAS 12 AM IN CALI.... CALI!.

Do you realize how long it took him to get to NY from there by boat and then buggy?..

HE JUST GOT HERE YESTURDAY!!!!!

[led37zep]

A Canadian?

[Ritalin]

How does it honor America to have the Phillie Fanatic out there with his hand on his furry heart?

And isn't Alainis Morrisette Canadian?

[TooLowBrow]

Why is celebrated Canadian and musically irrelevant Alanis Morissette singing our National Anthem at the World Series?

[brettmojo]

Why is celebrated Canadian and musically irrelevant Alanis Morissette singing our National Anthem at the World Series?
It's in Philly. She's the only one that would go.