You have to think funny tonight, even if you’re also sad, because we’ve got Yogi in our thoughts and in our conversations. That’s a pretty good guy to have on the brain, don’t you think?
So let’s hope the Yanks win this one cause that’s another thing Yogi was about–winning. When it counted. Hardly anybody did it more.
Who the hell knows what to expect from Ivan Nova tonight. He looked lost last time out and now he’s got to face the Gashouse Gorillas. I mean, it really could be a long night. Guess that’ll just give the announcers more time to talk about Yogi. Might be worth listening to John and Suzyn tonight, come to think of it. That’ll be boozy n schmoozy.
Never mind the eulogizing, (there’s a game to play):
Let’s Go Yank-ees!
[Photo Credit: Fabrizio Raschetti]
Great title Alex, May have to pull Concert for George out this weekend
In 1957 the Braves brought in a player named Bob (Hurricane) Hazel after 100 games and he lead them to a World Series. Greg Bird is the hurricane of this year. He is really fun to watch.
That was nice.
1) Nice!
Let's Go Fellas, HUGE game to win for the Yog. It'll take a miracle from Nova.
But one never knows...do one?
Oh, come on.
(1) Go, Johnny. Go.
He went, yeesh Blue.
Phew
Don't know if it'll last but Nova's stuff looks better tonight.
Stroman is a local kid and a wonderful pitcher. But he went to Duke so it's easy to root against him.
Mike, Yogi wasn't one of the most famous people ever on the planet. Settle down.
10) I like that he wears number 6.
Whew.
Bird of prey!
(11) Ma & Pa got into a long & pointless digression about Exhibition Stadium for some reason..making me miss Kay, which is difficult to do..
I wonder if Ronnie is going to break up.
Wait, the Aflac duck doesn't really talk? I'm so disappointed.
Well, he's having no trouble with Bautista.
Uh oh.
No please.
This trio of batters Donaldson, Bautista, Encanarcion (sp) is the scariest troika in baseball. Bautista has been cold the last few games, that's a blessing.
Greetings from NY!
Game on radio with my dad. About go to my brothers' in Queens.
Hope to make it early enough tomorrow for the Yogi ceremonies...
Nova seems to be getting better as the game goes on.
After that incredible game last night, and the passing of Yogi; us Yankee fans are raw emotion personified. It's a lot of pressure on the team to call this game a must win, but what else can it be?
Oh, Didi.
Oh Didi!
[24] jinx!
Nice, Nova keeps his head.
Didn't cost us
Can somebody explain to me how daily fantasy sports contests are not gambling?
Let's Get Hits: Let's Score Runs!
That's brutal, Chase.
Headley has just been killing us.
[26] Whoa.
[32] no fuckin' shit. (Yom is over)
Gotta keep Nova in for the 6th.
Alex looks gassed these past 3 games. That was a good pitch and he couldn't get a good swing on it.
Do you think Arod lost his timing sitting down against the Mets?
Not saying my prayers helped the good guys to win last nite. But I did include tonight in the same prayer. Bagel and lox check. Tuna check. Coffee check scotch check. Game on check!
I have always liked Nova. His arm may not hold up but he is not afraid. Hope he can match zeros because the Yanks look overmatched execpt for Ellsbury and Bird.
Nova muy macho.
He did a great job couldn't ask for more.
Yeah, that figures.
Ruh roh
0-2 pitch? Why not bounce it?
FUck.
Can you believe this? Now Nova on the hook.
Nova deserves better. So does Yogi.
Crud
Oh, Jesus Christ...
God.
Jesus.
I kept thinking Brett's feet were going to get tangled up beneath him.
That was scary.
Need a couple. Jays don't want to go to the pen but Stroman hasn't gone this deep. Call it.
Whew/phew, Gardner was shallow for the potential throw home on a tag, almost thought he wouldn't get there.
No joke, runs needed...
What's Strohman got on the underside of his cap's bill?
Now we just need a blast
Slade time.
Let's go Ack!
Not a strike
Modammit!
Mother god damn mother fucker fuck fuck fuck.
It stayed up too long. Damn.
Think we will get to the NJ pen now.
Can't fault Ackley there, he smashed it. Yanks need a divine break.
Damn auto correct. BJ
Stroman is finished now. Stay close and steal it.
I'm so goddamned sick of these Blue Jays.
2,3,4 Bailey is no match...
[61] I think the Score Truck got diverted to NJ.
Wordpress thinks BJ Pen is some kind of pleasure palace.
Right move RI ?
Hell of a pitch by Bailey
C'mon, Bailey...
HEY, where is that?
I mean, of course.
Obviously.
FUCK!
There goes the division.
It's a miracle we stole one game off these fuck heads.
Fuck shit piss hell and damn.
I like Russell Martin, but nothing could make him happier then sticking it to the Yanks, and consequently breaking our hearts.
All is not lost, the season is not over...
And FUCK YOU with that fucking FOGHORN.
JESUS.
Now there's a strike out
Girardi, your mission for the last few games is to line Tanaka up for the WC game.
Why was Girardi using spare bullpen parts in the season's most important game yet??
Bailey pitched well, and was squeezed. Why he came inside at all is the mistake, and McCann called for it.
Really, Yankees suck chant...on the day we mourn Yogi. Cannot be forgiven.
I'm logging off. I'll just sit quietly and reflect on Yogi's life.
They are the better team and the hotter team right now. All the bounces and calls seem to be going there way. Can only hope for an extremely painful fate to meet them come October. Would just love to see that Stadium sulking in misery. Don't give a shit how long it's been since they haven't made the playoffs. Their whole rah rah exuberance can fuck off.
Wild card time. One game to qualify. Too bad but Joe was unwilling to burn his bullpen when he was not sure of getting a run anyway. Time will tell if he was correct. Stroman was too tough. Damn he is good and will be in the future. Better find some guys to match him or hit him.
So what's the scenario? Right now the Yanks would face Houston at home for the okay in. If they win would they play KC in the first round?
Okay was somehow substituted for play by auto correct,
Pressure off, still optimistic for the post season. And if any of you think I'm talking out of turn; little ol' me can't jinx the NY Yankees.
How do you prepare for a one game playoff? Rest the older guys? Play some kids to see if you may need them? Rest your pitchers? Setting up the bullpen is a no brainer. But do you play the lefties against a tough lefty for Houston or Texas? Joe is on the hot seat and so are we Banterers. No second guessing allowed. Bear down. You have a little less than a fortnight.