Monthly Archives: August 2009

Thurman Munson died 30 years ago today.

Ah, wonderful. AJ Burnett finally had that lemon of a performance as he put his team in an early hole that buried them for the day. They had their chances but the Yankees have seemingly done everything wrong in the first three games in Chicago. Once again, they did not come through with the key hit with runners on base, did not mount any significant rallies. Meanwhile, the Sox piled on late and as the White Sox cruised, 14-4. Coupled with another Red Sox win, the Yanks lead is down to just a half-a-game. Boston and New York are tied in the loss column.

Anyone get a wee bit frustrated watching that game yesterday? Did the broadcasters on Fox put you over the edge? I was hanging by a thread myself.

I’ve been waiting for AJ’s bubble to burst (oh perfect, a FOX telecast) and shame on me cause the Yanks sure do need AJ and CC to bring it this weekend.

Whadda ya say, Meat? Yanks need a stopper today.

Got to be in it to win it.

The Yanks scored three runs in the first inning but Sergio Mitre coughed up the lead by the end of the second inning. The White Sox later busted a 6-5 lead wide open against Alfredo Aceves as they beat the Yankees 10-5. The Red Sox and Rays, both winners, inched closer to New York.

I caught the second part of the game and man was it ever a dud. Yanks collected 12 hits but left 10 men on base. Long night. Now, the Yanks will have to win today (Fox Game of the Week) and tomorrow to earn a split in the series.

Not an ideal way to start the weekend. But it’s how they finish that counts, right?