What up gang? OT Yankee stuff but you you just can't pass up watching some unknown dude launching one out of Great American Ballpark. There seems to be quite a debate over whether or not it was the longest homer of the year. Still, Modamn! Go Yankees!

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=19127709

Longoria goes deep, 2-1 Rays.

However, the Sox go back-to-back and lead 6-5.

[1] That link won't work for me.

Do the Jays have a manager and pitching coach? Or is Morrow going to be allowed to give up 25 runs tonight?

looks like i was 'too late' to the "too late?" thread. doesn't seem to have carried over to here...

[1] holy fuck. that ball is still in orbit. was just a solo shot, but i don't see how they don't count it as at least 2 runs...

[3] hmmm. link worked fine for me. you had a problem with my email link that works fine, too. could it be something on your end to check?

[2] i went to check the score when they were losing 5-4. didn't look at it, then when i did, it was 6-5. ugh.

mccan just crushed a 3-run shot...

[4] looks like the toronto manager (who the hell is there now? i forget and don't care really...too tired.), put in the equivalent of proctor. i'm sure it'll be 7-5 in no time...

[5] Worked now! I think I just had to reload the page.

CMW gave up 9 hits and 2 runs to the Muts in 5 innings. 4k, 0bb. 72 pitches, 46 strikes.

oh look - it's now 7-5...

[7] sweet!

Did Remy just say "The Red Sox put the tarp on!"? "Tap on"?

Holy Crud, that was some blast.

[5] 10-5.

The Dust Mite goes deep for the 2nd time.

Orioles have tied the Rays, 2-2.

Could be a big night in the East ...

[12] Another 295ft Green Monster tater?

motherfucker.

shit sox go double digits, double up toronto and balltumor tied tampon.

to add insult to injury, my little midget fucker has gone yard twice and is now 20-20 this season. i hate that.

Damn, Wakey is going to get his W!

[8] It's the Mutts, so it proves very very little...

[15] On the other hand, Papi is out with back spasms.

[18] yeah, but fuckett seems to be fine, ugly is playing, my little slump is apparently ovah and salty has power...

When I drove to Texas with my sister this summer we went right over the bridge next to that park in Cincincatti. There's something a tad depressing about being in Cincinatti, Ohio one second and Kentucky the next.

why is tito wasting vulture in a 5-run game? he and GI Joe must be friends...

Damn, Reynolds snagged a clear double down the line.

chipper jones is good at the baseball.

[19] I dunno, I think the Big Jew is hurting. And we'll see about Beckett, could go either way. My Little Slumpy is regressing, as expected, yeah. But their pitching... Look what they have to get from their offense to get the W.

Anyway, enough thinking about the Red Sox. If the suicide watch is over then I've lost interest.

[23] Yeah, if you put him and Eduardo Nuñez together, you would have a really good third baseman! If you took Nuñez out.

Well, Rays had better sack it up and keep serve, Sox are winning this one tonight ...

RI - you ready?

[26] Serving up a 2 run tater to Matt Wieters was *not* what I had in mind ...

That might be it for the Rays.

i'm really glad aj is pitching tonight. i like him quite a bit. i think it's the tattoos, they're rather endearing. i wish he'd get one on his neck. or maybe it's just the pinpoint control.

either way, i think he's an ace. or 1-A type pitcher. i have a lot of faith in him. he's a competitor. he battles. basically, he's a pitcher. no, better yet - he's a baseball player.

one of the best of all-time and certainly my favorite yankee. ever.

Sox at 17 runs and counting.

Sox at 18 runs and counting.

[30] I hear ya. Actually, I'm just so glad Joe Girardi is our manager. I really love his roster usage, especially his willingness to use young. strong arms rather than retread veterans in the bullpen. His binder is such a charming, quirky thing too. Really adds to Joe's easy, smiley charm on the bench.

18-5 romper for the Red Sox.

200th win for Wakefield.

The Nation unclenches it's collective asshole ...

Cack.

Had Jeter seen Furbush before?

Oh boy, the AJ Burnett show, here we go!

Sigh. It begins ...

Oh, AJ.

atta boy, aj. way to put him away!

at least the no hitter is still in tact.

my favorite yankee!

he kinda reminds me of a right-handed guidry.

i like this guy a lot. looking forward to seeing him not only in the playoffs, but the next 2 seasons, as well.

Robinson!

i wish i could see him play live every night.

dontchyaknow!

The kid sure has some crouch.

(41) Please don't take the name of the Lightning in vain like that ever again

Bob Seger playing 3rd for the Ms tonight?

this pitcher has an unfortunate name.

furry busy. i mean, that was sooo 70's...

[47] oy!

furry bush

bush. bush. bush.

it's been a long day. i'm exhausted...

[45] i LOVE the rajun cajun. always have...

he's a drummer, ya know!

[46] he was in the stands at some ball game the other day, with his wife. can't remember which game. they showed him a coupla times. i wouldn't have recognized him if i killed him...

O do we ever need these 2 runs

That furry bush seems to be leaking a bit...

furry bush!

Swing the GD bat, Nuney!

Nunez can't catch or throw or hit

[49] Good thing he was good at this baseball thing, so he had a place to live.

(tee hee)

Well, 2 is better than 1 ...

Ray Davies at Beacon 11/20; presale starts tomorrow.

I've noticed that Cano claps his hands when he crosses the plate after an HR. Is that a hittable offense?

Those of you said Cervelli was over-zealous,please explain your position.

i guess i went overboard on the furry bush and now i'm in moderation...

something about a hairy p***y.

stoopid word press...

[60] i've been noticing just about every hitter on every team doing that lately. i see nothing wrong with it and brains was fine. plus - fuck the shit sox.

they do a ton of antics, in general, look gross and hit a ton of batters. they also whine. they deserve tony la russa as their skipper...

Is AJ ever capable of putting up a zero after his team scores?

(60) Don't be concerned - we all know that AJ stinks worse that the dirtiest furry bush

[46] I guess Betty Lou's gettin' out tonight.

in his bid for his 20th win, IPK just gave up 4 runs on 5 hits and 41 pitches (!!!) in the 1st...

in his bid to having his # retired and a monument, aj gives up a leadoff double. douchelord.

[60] I tried in [36] but no one noticed. ; )

that wild pitch thing is a really neat trick. i'm glad he throws one in there EVERY FUCKING INNING, for good measure. screw this guy...

[61] I don't either. But a few Banter dignitaries, I think even Alex, mentioned that Cervelli's antics were uncalled for.

and there it is...

[64] Betty Lou..makes me Like A Rock!

crap. my #'s are all off 'coz the damn moderation.

doesn't word press know we're a bunch o' new yorkers on this blog?!?! i hate that we can barely fucking curse. : /

AJ Burnett in a nutshell.

Get the important K then blow the effort against the 9 hitter.

[62] Guess not.

AJ starting a 10 PM game. Don't think I'm long for this.

Smoak > smoked.

Furbush must be a tough dude, defending his sister's honor growing up.

[72] Nutshell for a nutcase?

[68] On his 1st homer, Montero did a Mini-Sammy and clapped his hands right after crossing home plate.
No one gave a shit about that one.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=18857661

[70 et al.] Jeeze the Banter is horny tonight.

leadoff double - aj's new thing.

followed by a walk.

here comes the wild pitch...

then - there goes the lead...

Hey ... how about somebody goes out and check's on AJ's arm???

Goddammit.

GO TO THE MOUND.

Well he got 6 outs at least.

i saw nothing wrong with montero's clap. or the curtain call...

Are the Yankees allow to send AJ to the minors?

pinpoint control, baby.

it's very greg maddux like...

OYF - how 'bout Japan?!

there's still time to give up the lead.

maybe another walk, hit batsmen and wild pitch.

the order doesn't matter...

there's one...

I want Burn Notice out of the rotation NOW! Don't the fans get any say in this? How about a Verizon in-game poll?

My sympathy to Russell Martin, banged up thumb having to catch this slop.

[85] How about the cold, endless void of outer space???

AJ LaLoosh is back at it.
I wonder how Jesus feels watching AJ?

I'm sorry, I'm just not sure I can take this every 5 days for the next 2 years.

huh. that's kinda disappointing.

i was absolutely sure he was gonna walk him.

then, i was sorta curious what he'd come up with next...

[91] Thankful he's the DH tonite?

Watching AJ is like curing one's gout by shooting your big toe off with a shot gun.

Nice, Jesus, nice!

[91] I can cure leprosy but this is out of my hands.

Great. Jorge, Jr!

That sucked. Sit down rook.

Hey who's this Montero kid? He swings a nice stick.