We’re all waiting for the Yanks to go on a run. That would entail winning a mess-o-games in a row. They’d have to start with tonight. Tonight would be nice.
Roy Halladay dominated the Yanks two nights ago. Time for CC Sabathia to return the favor. His last start was stellar. He’s expected to be on par tonight.
C’mon, big fella. You’re the Rock.
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Going to crack a can of CC Lemon on the way to the office, expect to log in to the 5th inning and see a No-No from the big guy!
Pre-emptive no-hitter jinx? Why, Jazz, why?
Is it me or does Tallet look like Nelly?
[3] the jays have a bunch of extremely weird/ugly looking guys.
thankfully they have one that is not weird.
anyway - wth is melky sitting for gardner?
[4] "Gardy" had a better night last night than Melky?
*shrug*
Holy Canoli!
[4] and a bunch of them are creepy "gingers".
[5] if you're gonna sit melky, facing a lefty is the time to do it.
for Nick Swisher, right now, a walk is as good as a hit ...
Filth, flarn, flarn, and filth!
Was it something I said?
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[9]?
Great game in LA. 4-4 in the twelfth. Lots of interesting stuff, but one delightful fact: Big Papi is 0 for 7 and has left twelve men on base. Probably the worst baseball day of his life.
[11] That is Eddie Murphy quoting Bill Cosby who called him to chastise him for being so vulgar during his stand up acts...
Since we cannot swear here any more, that's also what I'm reduced to...
: /
[13] well, i figured it for cursing, was just wondering what it was about.
[14] Ah... I was upset that they let Tallet off the hook in the first, and their defense in the first was, shall we say, "shaky."
sawx lose
[16] That's delightful indeed!
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since there's nothing explicitly written in the commenting guidlines about cursing I'll say it...
"I don't use any filth flarn filth flarn filth in my act, fuck you I'm offended you called me"
Oh so we can curse?
That's a "horseshit" of a different color!
: )
I think we can agree that overdoing it is wrong, but if it is a) done in the heat of something big happening in the game, or b) an Eddie Murphy quote it can be acceptable
Since our esteemed host Alex is such a moralist, I'll do my best with respect to that context!
Being such a fan of notoriously vulgar comedians as Carlin, Pryor, Murphy, Griffin, Cho, Black, Williams, Goldberg, Maher, etc., it's not going to be easy, especially if the Yankees play like assclowns!
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Crud.
Come on offense, lets get into this; this has been embarrassing.
cricket....cricket
Okay, its time to start hitting Ron Jeremy here.
this isn't cute anymore
Skinny Ron Jeremy. Not quite as ugly as yesterday's starter though.
These guys got dinner plans or something
[27] Yesterday's starter was the most generic looking human being I've ever seen. He was the blank Create a Wrestler template in a wrestling video game.
This is a must win game. I'm not sure the Yankees understand this.
Wow. Brett doing his Melky imitation.
We really shouldn't be giving up hits to John McDonald.
Well, Gardner earns his keep right there.
Well, alright. Now, offense, do that hitting thing. Like now.
[2] Remember, I am checking in from the "future" (Fri. morning here) so according to Doc Brown's theory of the space-time continuium, I can't retroactively jinx anyone..oh wait, we're losing 2-1?? Apologies all around..
It’s very disappointing to see the Yankees not be able to take advantage of another very favorable pitching match-up. There’s still some time left, but these are the kind of games you need to take an early lead of 2 or 3 runs and then cruise. If you can’t win these games, then it’s really going to be a difficult to sustain any kind of streak.
This team is doomed.
ITS BRIAN FUCKING TALLET.
Dang. Sorry about that
Cano is pulling off and hitting grounders again...that's a bad sign. Very frustrating team for the second straight year.
This was probably the biggest game of the year to this point, and to say this team blew it is a massive understatement.
[40] Agreed. Very frustrating. You don't know what you have.
They can win a nice game one day and then look completely lost or without any motivation the next... I want to quit on them several times during the season...
The fact is that they have tons of talent but for some reason they just cannot pull together consistently.
[41] To be honest, I can't say this is really a big game because nothing leading into this game suggested a turnaround. I am not sure we should be surprised by the continuation of what has really been a long term trend. Still, it is very frustrating and disappointing.
[42] That's the killer...even with the injuries, they do have tons of talent. You could accept this kind of play from a team that doesn't have the horses. The Yankees do have them...they just don't seem to go to the post every night.
Did Derek Jeter just get to a ball diving to his left? Is the world coming to an end?
[45] He did. And then I believe the ump blew a call in our favor.
gotta turn that into a leadoff double
I think its the manager's responsibility to bring out the best of the players he has available.
Girardi did a great job with the bullpen last year. But he failed to do it with the offense. He mainly failed with Cano and Melky and that's starting to show again this season.
This is fun
A PLAY!
Small ball.
I hate small ball, except when we try it and it works.
I want Cerevelli as the backup when Posada's healthy...small sample size be damned
Again it's the midgets getting things going
[52] Yeah, I was thinking that. It might be partly because he's so damn fast for a catcher, he's athletic, you don't get that feeling that he's useless in most aspects of the game, they way you feel with, you know, Cash, or whoever.
I think we'll win this game, but It should never have been this close.
[54] and it's not like he seems to have any less of an arm than Molina from the throws he's made so far ...
[55] Don't count your chikens...
[54] With his speed and arm if he can develop into say, a .240 hitter I'll take it
nice
chickens
Thank you Derek. Doesn't have to be flashy, just get it done.
we'll take it!
c'mon, need to get another one here ...
[52] Agree. For someone who has no AAA experience and has a .580 OPS this year, I'm very impressed. This kid is mature and certainly has the potential to get better.
Same with Pena. He might never have an OPS above .700, but has a great glove and seems to handle the pressure of LMB and NY very well.
Even if they nevermake it as a started, they are both valuable on the JDM bench.
why the hell is Gaston thinking bunt?
Now lets get the lead here please. Two on and Damon, Tex and Alex due up. Lets go!
That was so low.
Tex looks a bit like a jock-version of Judd Nelson.
Dang it. Let's go Alex. Its clutchy clutch time.
[68] or thin version of 'little' steven van zandt
Oh man, he's just missing.
Hate to say it, but Tex is killing us.
well, we got Damon's 3rd strike back ... c'mon alex, make it count!
just got back in - saw tex with the long pop-up - he is a big reason for the inconsistent play - he really needs to get it going
what's with all the acronyms oyf ? [64]
Rodriguez got away with one there...
Did I say disappointing and frustrating?
damnit - should have gotten more that inning
nope.
[68] That's an insult.
[74] Jim Dean Memorial Bench. You know the story?
At least Tex and A-Rod got two good at-bats there... both could have gone either way, sucks that both of them went the wrong way.
[79] no, calling him 'Smuggy the Loafpincher' is an insult.
but he's on the Yankees now, so I suppose I shan't call him that anymore.
Figures we'd give it right back
oh that's just farging wonderful.
here's an idea, try *not* hanging sliders to Rolen.
this game is about to get a lot more infuriating
Can't watch this anymore... see you guys.
Some of the blame shifts to CC now...you can't keep up leads.
[80] no - i get some of the jim dean references, but not all
need a strikeout here carsten
or i guess a double play
hopefully best he didn't make that ctach since i think rolen would have scored
nice pitch - now get out of this completely
[88] K will do.
c'mon CC, no let up now.
SWEEP THE LEG!
FINISH HIM!!!
Man, I really wish we had Brian Bruney back.
[91] No Mercy!
good got out of it - now score another run
[87] I'm not sure I can really hand some blame to Sabathia, honestly.
come on, GOTTA make that count
You know, this, almost as much as the shutouts and strikeouts is why this guy is an ace.
[95] "Blame" was on the assumption that he gave up another run.
Carlson is good, but Frasor is nasty. I am very happy to get rid of him in a close game.
FINALLY
Godzilla!
matsui !!!!!!!!
that ball really carried .
GOJIRRA!!!!!!
godzilla rocks
That's a great AB by Matsui...Carlson is coming from the baseline and he waits back and hammers it.
MATSUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUI
That ball went alot further than I thought it would.
We are 2nd in MLB in HRs, and that is virtually without Tex and ARod.
Sabathia is starting the 8th, right?
Does Coke still have a back problem?
Off the bat I thought that would be a weak pop. Glad it wasn't
oh shit, Matsui homered!! I missed it! Sugoiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!
[109] yes according to "singy"
man, swisher desperately needs to find the homliest 'scooter' that the Twin Cities have to offer ... stat!
[107] The Yankees have also given up a lot of HRs. Could those be the reasons why there have been so many dingers in the new Stadium?
[109] Yes...NA tonight. It's CC and Mo only (I hope).
[112] Thanks. Whew.
[108] yes. nobody up.
[113] Yankees are coming home tomorrow!
Perfect. Brett walks, now he's HBP. If you were a Jays fan, you'd be pulling your hair out.
steal.
steal.
steal.
Jeez. Who'd a thunk it? Gardner and Cervelli are our Mantle/Maris combo.
[119] too late. sigh.
Cervelli is very perplexing...if I knew nothing of his minor league totals, I'd think he was a real prospect.
steal steal steal steal
[117] perfect! much easier to find a slump buster in his home town!
[121] By no means. Brett could steal third off League and Barajas.
[125] Maybe home too? Everyone else seems to do it.
Double steal.
[126] Did you guys see that Jayson Werth stole second, then third, then home yesterday?
[125] too late. if he'd stolen 2nd, he'd already *be* home.
oh well, got 1.
[128] Yep.
The Captain still isn't right. I really hope he doesn't play an injury into another 3 month slump like last year.
Come on CC.
lord jesus - veras is up.
Veras?! Veras is up?
Very big recovery by CC.
the arsonists are up and stirring ... c'mon CC, get these outs!
Good.
So Veras is up in the bullpen, because of the righties in the Toronto order. That's sensible.
Not.
You know, "VERAS" anagrams to "SAVER".
Whew!
that was terrifying
Giddyup, Brett!
way to use the park, CC!
/phew
well, that inning won't look nearly as terrifying in the box score as it was to experience ...
Wow, good D.
That's a huge upgrade from last year, seems like: the defense in general. Sure, there are still blunders, but the number of "whew!" plays has gone way up.
alright has to be mo in the 9th - cc seems to really be tiring
This is some defensive outfield. Slightly better than Matsui/Damon-Bernie/Shef-Abreu
[143] That's why avoiding the lead off walk was so crucial. You can pound the zone and run the risk they'll hit it hard.
[145] Yep...slightly better than that one.
[145] What, you mean slightly better than having all four of them in the outfield at once, right?
[148] Not sure Abreu could handle that...he'd probably be way to concerned about running into someone.
[148] Right ya, I mean it was a slow pitch softball kind of team, and you get 4 outfielders in softball. so of course
[149] Abreu could field from the warning track, so all he ever has to do is come in - never go back
No bad words for Abreu today, when the Halos beat the Sox in twelve. And Bobby tripled. Actually, Jacoby had a bad day in the field, but it was scored a triple.
I'd like to watch Downs and Papelbon have a little No Holds Barred death match. Bare fists. Maybe lead pipes.
[152] I like Abreu alot...just having fun with his "phobia". I wonder what will make bigger headlines in Boston: Celtics pushed to Gm 7; Bruins possibly bounced; or Papi 0-7.
[152] Bobby might not be the world's most courageous RF anymore, but the man could roll out of bed in the morning and hit ...
anyways, GO MO!
[154] C's definitely
Two more....
[154] Well, the Bruins come in third. Celtics will get first billing only because it's the playoffs.
nice to get millar out of the way
[156] I don't know...they are 4th in the town.
[158] I always thought the pecking order in Boston was Red Sox, Pats (only since they became good), Bruins and Celtics.
Sigh.
He's still beautiful.
Thanks be to Mo.
nice job mo!!!!!!
GREAT win
Q: can Mariano be effective throwing his cutter 88-90?
A: tonite, YES!!!
The way we like to see it.
Very important win...finally win two in a row and reach .500; two straight road series wins against the division; and maybe a reminder to Toronto that they haven't won anything yet.
The offense wasn't very good against a mediocre pitcher, but they came on late and C.C. made it stand up.
Oh Mo..sorry for ever doubting you!
By the way, Girardi "managed" the game today and it paid off in two situations: walking Barajas and the Cervelli hit and run. He also didn't overmanage by pulling CC in the 8th. He needs to run the game like this every night.
Must be a thrill for Cervelli to be caching these pitchers
[161] sox defintely way above everything else, then pats as you have - then a split - seems most people are either into hockey or bball - but since the celts have more history and got relevant before the bruins i would put celts 3rd
Cerevelli congratulating Mo like he is the seasoned veteran and Mo is a kid.
[169] True, the 'tactics' actually worked. Credit to Joe.
[171] I agree. And I'd add that the B's are fourth partly because hockey is just generally in decline.
Big Papi, 0-7, 12 LOB..awesome.
[172] You have to love that interview.
[174] Yep, that was an excellent appetizer. And the main course this evening was great, too!
[168] All but one of his cutters was 92-93mph. If the velocity is back, then we have nothing to worry about with Mo..
really doesn't seem like they have won 4 of 6 - but i guess they have.
this 10 game homestand would be a nice time to really get on a run.
[178] Ten game homestand, I really think they need to win 8.
The evil twins read the Banter. from ESPN:
NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees will allow fans to move down to the outer reaches of the lower deck during batting practice so they can get a better view.
Fans with tickets for seats elsewhere in the new Yankee Stadium can move into outfield sections and corners of the field-level stands during batting practice, a change in policy the team said it made in reaction to fan desires.
Fans will be allowed to watch BP from sections 103-111 in right field and down the first-base line, and sections 129-136 in left field and down the third-base line starting with the homestand that begins Friday. Those sections start just after the foul lines reach the warning track.
[180] Great! And patheitc that they needed fan outrage to tell them to change..
I will happily take some credit for that FO response with my "NYS wasn't built for 'the fans.' It was built for 'the haves!'" line. OYF deserves some "love" too, with his rant! Lon Trost is still a tragic excuse for a human being with his "remarks" with respect to same, however. I'm afraid he's much too old and far too "have" to get it at this pernt...
Too bad I don't live closer to NYC, say 1.25K miles closer!
Nice win with CC getting his second straight QS on the road! He really came through "with tha bigness" in that seventh inning!
I get the feeling that the Blue Jays are a mirage in terms of being a force within the AL East.
Toronto still = Halladay + Meh
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Well, sometimes the game makes you feel smart. That played out about as I'd expected, from before game 1. I did feel we could bank this one with CC rounding into form. It was nice to see the walking wounded back and delivering. I think if this was a computer-played sport, Tex would be batting 6th right now, or 7th, and Cano in 3d, but my guess is they like the switch-hitting in 3rd, the obp, and are hoping when A Rod finishes spring training, Tex will be helped out of a season-long funk by seeing better pitches.
I liked our 8th inning guy tonight. Ahem.
I REALLY like Matsui's swing on that homer run ball ... that was a nasty southpaw pitcher in there. It has become a cliche to talk about what a professional hitter Matsui is but ... he is.
Jays are better than anyone thought they would be, probably over their heads, but are also getting THREE pitchers back (not as good as the Angels' pitchers but...) in next few weeks. They also have underachieving stars (like us) who can wake up. What interests me more is how slowly Tampa Bay is starting, with all their prime of career studs poised to go higher ... not really sure what is going wrong there but something is.
I also still think the AL East is savage.
[177] which gun were you seeing?
gameday?