Official 2009 MLB Thread

[Kingfish]

Your welcome...:awesome:?

[Fresh Prince]

The better then Joe Morgan comment made my day.

[Bunker]

You know your stadium sucks when they play Soulja Boy between innings.

[Fresh Prince]

HomeRUN!!!!! Victorino!

[Fresh Prince]

You know your stadium sucks when they play Soulja Boy between innings.

Who your team?

[Excel]

steve phillips....thats gross man.

[omid17]

Your welcome...:awesome:?lmao he's the double post machine

[Fresh Prince]

6 outs away from NLCS Champs.

[Fresh Prince]

Well were headed to the World Series....we will be seeing Yankess.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Go Phillies! If you don't beat the Yankees you'll be forever dead to me and everyone here.

[Fresh Prince]

National league champions!!!!!!! Bring on new york!!!!!!

[Fresh Prince]

Go Phillies! If you don't beat the Yankees you'll be forever dead to me and everyone here.

Hey...Thats not nice. :hehe: And we will win in 7 games.

[Kingfish]

It's true though. Barring a miracle comeback (which would be pretty sweet), they are the last hope between good and evil. Plus, it would piss Gamma Ray off, and that's never a bad thing.

[Spidey-Bat]

Considering how the Twins and Angels have fared, I won't be using a Philly avy.

Congrats to them. They piss me off when they win since I want them to lose. So they better not piss me off by losing.

[Kingfish]

Actually...I kind of like the Phillies chances. Cliff Lee is just as big a neutralizer as Sabathia, and their lineup may actually be deeper, especially if Tex and Swisher remain non-factors.

Anyone happy they're not an Indians fan?

[omid17]

Actually...I kind of like the Phillies chances. Cliff Lee is just as big a neutralizer as Sabathia, and their lineup may actually be deeper, especially if Tex and Swisher remain non-factors.

Anyone happy they're not an Indians fan?K fish you're already jumping ahead, how dare you :cmad:

[Excel]

Howard & Utley in yankee stadium FTW

[Spidey-Bat]

Ibanez, too. Plus Rollins and Victorino are switch hitters.

[Kingfish]

K fish you're already jumping ahead, how dare you :cmad:

Good. Maybe if everyone treats it as a foregone conclusion then something special will actually happen.

[omid17]

Good. Maybe if everyone treats it as a foregone conclusion then something special will actually happen.:yay:

[Dark Donnie]

Spidey ....I may tear up with all the positive things you have to say about The Phils:csad: :up:

So happy they were able to come through again. This is such a great team to be a fan of because they always play till the end and they have no guy who's bigger then the team. The Phils, for what feels like forever have been a very bad franchise...to actually be known as one of the better franchises in the league is quite a shock. I like our chances with this lineup and rotation.

I hope we take down The Yanks....like everyone else I can't go through The Yanks fans coming out of the wood work to gloat :down:

[cyborg ninja 14]

It's true though. Barring a miracle comeback (which would be pretty sweet), they are the last hope between good and evil. Plus, it would piss Gamma Ray off, and that's never a bad thing.

It would be awesome if they came back though.

[Spidey-Bat]

Spidey ....I may tear up with all the positive things you have to say about The Phils:csad: :up:

I will try to make my compliments as back-handed as I can.

[Dark Donnie]

I will try to make my compliments as back-handed as I can.

:yay:

[Kero]

Great, Phillies ruined my damn predictions card (http://forums.xgenstudios.com/showpost.php?p=2721852&postcount=2).

Yet, barring the rally monkey I should be okay otherwise. Wewt.

Also, hai guise.

[TMC1982]

He pulled a Letterman.

At least the main woman that Letterman had an affair with (I believe her name is Stephanie) is remotely attractive. I mean, has anybody here actually seen the woman that's involved with Steve Phillips:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/21/steve-phillips-brooke-hun_n_328518.html

ESPN better fire Mr. Phillips. I mean, they would be the biggest hypocrites in the world if they'll fire Harold Reynolds just for hugging somebody, but do nothing about Steve Phillips for cheating on his wife with a co-worker.

[TMC1982]

IIRC, he hugged a woman that could have been considered groping.



Suspended? He should be fired. ESPN is racist :o

[INSERT IMAGE OF KANYE WEST] "ESPN doesn't care about black people!"

[Asgard]

Yeah, it is a double standard if they keep him on after firing people who've done less than him. Btw, and Im not trying to be mean, but does anyone else think the girl looks like an overweight Breckin Meyer (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005227/)?

[Kingfish]

Okay...why is Steve Phillips of all things getting new people to post in here?

[omid17]

lol

[Poeman]

big game tonight.

[Raiden]

ESPN was stupid to have fired Harold Reynolds for just hugging someone; they should definitely fire Phillips because this is a pretty big deal.

[The Riddler]

i think i want the phillies to win the WS.

[BlackLantern]

ESPN was stupid to have fired Harold Reynolds for just hugging someone; they should definitely fire Phillips because this is a pretty big deal.

see I read that he had some other incidents and was on a "final warning" type thing and what happened at the LLWS was the straw

[cyborg ninja 14]

Okay...why is Steve Phillips of all things getting new people to post in here?

He has quite the loyal following. Phillipsmania has swept the nation.

[Fresh Prince]

Yanks will win tonight....Get ready folks for the I-95 Series between New York and Philly...Always great when Philly and New York do battle.

[Kingfish]

Yanks will win tonight....Get ready folks for the I-95 Series between New York and Philly...Always great when Philly and New York do battle.

You mean that ONE time they've met in the World Series? In the Fifties? That the Yankees swept?

[Fresh Prince]

No Kingfish I mean in general in all pro sports its great when Philly go against New York.

[Spidey-Bat]

Great? More like incredibly overhyped.

[Kingfish]

Oh. Well that's a slightly less moronic statement to make then.

[Bunker]

I think the Angels are pretty much a lock to win tonight, right? :csad:

[Bunker]

ugh double

[Dude101]

Watching tonights game, tonight. I think Yankees close this game out tonight.

[Kingfish]

Watching tonights game, tonight. I think Yankees close this game out tonight.

Tonight, the Yankees better close them out tonight. Otherwise, tonight there'll be panic tonight about the Yankee's inability to close them out tonight, at least for tonight. Tonight.

[Dude101]

Tonight, the Yankees better close them out tonight. Otherwise, tonight there'll be panic tonight about the Yankee's inability to close them out tonight, at least for tonight. Tonight.Tonight if they lose, New York needs to shut up at least for tonight, they'll eventually get them the next night.

[Raiden]

I kinda doubt that Yanks will close it out tonight, because Lackey is a tough pitcher, and Angels don't want the Yanks to celebrate at their own turf. I think Yanks will be able to close it out in Game 6, though.

[Spidey-Bat]

I won't be watching at 9 since The Office is on.

[Dude101]

Also I hope you know my first post was a joke. Even if it was a bad one.

[Kingfish]

I won't be watching at 9 since The Office is on.

Tonight, this game will probably be over tonight before The Office even comes on here tonight.

Of course none of that matters because I don't watch The Office.

Also I hope you know my first post was a joke. Even if it was a bad one.

Actually that makes it even sadder. Tonight.

[Kingfish]

Where the heck has this been all series?

[Dude101]

Wow,this is bad.

[Dude101]

What the hell got into the Angels.

[Raiden]

Looks like A.J. will be yanked out by Girardi soon.

[FlawlessVictory]

Game over. No way in hell Lackey giving up more than 3 tonight. Pack up the bags, series is going back to NY.

Edit: I would take Molina out at this point. AJ cant be any possibly worse with Posada behind the plate.

[Bunker]

This is probably the worst officiated series ever.

[FlawlessVictory]

LOL, another blown call. These plays aren't even close. Amazing.

[Spidey-Bat]

What the hell got into the Angels.

Being on the brink of elimination

[FaT_tONle]

I still think the Yanks will come back to win this game, but should the Angels hang on Pettite has to potential to stink it up at home, so I'd say just under 50% chance of this going to game seven should the Angels win this game. No way C.C loses game seven though. Any impact on the game 1 starter though or would C.C still be on full rest?

[Spidey-Bat]

Nice job by Burnett not even looking.

Really stupid move by Hunter though. Should have stayed at 3rd.

[FlawlessVictory]

I still think the Yanks will come back to win this game, but should the Angels hang on Pettite has to potential to stink it up at home, so I'd say just under 50% chance of this going to game seven should the Angels win this game. No way C.C loses game seven though. Any impact on the game 1 starter though or would C.C still be on full rest?

If CC has to pitch a game 7, the earliest he could come back would be for game 2 on 3 days rest. Yanks aren't winning tonight, I felt coming in that AJ would give up 4 runs in 6 IP, just didn't think he would be this bad this early. Lackey will be too stingy tonight. Yanks aren't losing a game 6 to Saunders though at Yankee Stadium.

[NewYorkSpider]

What was the blown call? I was at work.

[FlawlessVictory]

Damon was safe at first, ump called him out for the 3rd out of the inning, bases were empty.

[Kingfish]

Lackey looks very sharp. If this does turn out to be his last start as an Angel, at least he's going out with a bang.

[omid17]

it's Lackeys b-day today right?

[Kingfish]

Nope. Tomorrow.

By the way, Frank McCourt fired his wife.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/10258210/Report:-McCourt-fires-wife-as-Dodgers-CEO

Hilarious.

[Dark Donnie]

Did I just see on ESPN News that CB Bucknor is working the WS? :( I caught the end of the update so I'm not 100%.

[Kingfish]

He was scheduled to. They dropped him.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/10258642/Report:-Missed-calls-prompt-ump-switch-for-Series

[omid17]

Nope. Tomorrow.

By the way, Frank McCourt fired his wife.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/10258210/Report:-McCourt-fires-wife-as-Dodgers-CEO

Hilarious.
haha

ive been hearing rumors that Ozzie is joining the Fox crew

[cyborg ninja 14]

Good one Angels. Go ahead and rain all over ESPN's parade

[Kingfish]

Good one Angels. Go ahead and rain all over ESPN's parade

Fox and ESPN won't mind if the Angels win today. The Yankees will still be favorites and they'll get extra broadcasts and talk time about it.

[omid17]

i can't believe that fat bastard david wells farted on the show

[FaT_tONle]

If CC has to pitch a game 7, the earliest he could come back would be for game 2 on 3 days rest. Yanks aren't winning tonight, I felt coming in that AJ would give up 4 runs in 6 IP, just didn't think he would be this bad this early. Lackey will be too stingy tonight. Yanks aren't losing a game 6 to Saunders though at Yankee Stadium.

That would totally **** up their W.S rotation... I doubt they pitch him game 2 on three days rest unless the Yanks lose game 1 and they change last minute. So he'd basically go 3 and 6, with Burnett penciled for game 7 (or CC can probably go 3-4 innings on two days rest in relief if he pitches game 2 & 5). Still solid but dicey nonetheless. Least the Angels can do is make themselves the slightest bit useful and force this to a game 7.

[Immortalfire]

ESPN will talk more about the Yankees losing, than the Angles winning.

[Kingfish]

Was McCarver just not paying attention when Posada was whining about Molina catching? "Gentleman" my ass.

[BlackLantern]

i can't believe that fat bastard david wells farted on the show

did he now??

[omid17]

did he now??a few days ago at postgame, he admtted it on live tv, poor cal ripkin was sittin next to him:csad:

[BlackLantern]

sometimes you just have to crack one off....maybe next time he does it, he'll crap himself

[omid17]

sometimes you just have to crack one off....maybe next time he does it, he'll crap himself
lol.

here is the vid wellsfarting (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFb5lrjFC8k)

[Spidey-Bat]

Might have been the last time Lackey walks off the mound as an Angel.

[NewYorkSpider]

Great performace by Lackey tonight. I wasn't feeling too good about having Burnett on the mound tonight.

[The Chris]

Big hit finally!

[Kingfish]

Never should have pulled Lackey there.

[Spidey-Bat]

Jeez, that was a meatball.

[The Chris]

Yeah! Yeah!

[Bunker]

Ok so why the **** did he take Lackey out?

[NewYorkSpider]

Wow. I really thought this series was headed back to New York.

[FaT_tONle]

Told you Yanks were going to win this.

[Nightmare]

Wow, there's goes Lackey's effort.

[The Chris]

Yes. Keeping scoring!

[Kingfish]

Gee, super way to end the season. Scioscia made one blunder all season and there it was.

[omid17]

poor Lackey :(

[Bunker]

Nauseating.

[Gamma Ray]

Oh this is SOOOOOOOOOOO delicious!!!

[Gamma Ray]

Ca-yeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

[Spidey-Bat]

Yes. Keeping scoring!

I don't know which is more annoying: you showing up when the Yankees started to come back or your use of two consecutive present participles.

[NewYorkSpider]

Gee, super way to end the season. Scioscia made one blunder all season and there it was.

It's not over with yet. Burnett is still on the mound. The Angels could get some runners on.

[The Chris]

I'll go with the participles. Now Burnett, don't screw the heck up! Ugh I hate this Mathis guy.

[Gamma Ray]

Okay, I'm going back to LoHud Blog where I've been all night. Just wanted to rub it in to you pathetic Angels fans. Enjoy the rest of the game. :) (last one of your season!)

[Spidey-Bat]

Oh this is SOOOOOOOOOOO delicious!!!

Ca-yeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

Figures you'd come out of hiding after the Yankees got the lead.

I'll go with the participles. Now Burnett, don't screw the heck up! Ugh I hate this Mathis guy.

As a grammar Nazi, I am inclined to agree.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Okay, I'm going back to LoHud Blog where I've been all night. Just wanted to rub it in to you pathetic Angels fans. Enjoy the rest of the game. :) (last one of your season!)

What a dick.

I'll go with the participles. Now Burnett, don't screw the heck up! Ugh I hate this Mathis guy.

screw the heck up? :doh:

[Kingfish]

Well, he should be proud of himself. Not everyone can be a fan of a team for two weeks and go to the World Series. Congrats.

[Bunker]

Well golly gee. It looks like Burnett screwed the heck up!

[The Chris]

Jeez. You get a two run lead out of nowhere, and then let the first two guys get on base next inning. You bum!

[cyborg ninja 14]

Well, he should be proud of himself. Not everyone can be a fan of a team for two weeks and go to the World Series. Congrats.

I think it's funny that he just goes to his circle-jerk Yankee boards and sits around laughing like Beavis and Butthead making snide remarks.

[Spidey-Bat]

Well, he should be proud of himself. Not everyone can be a fan of a team for two weeks and go to the World Series. Congrats.

I wish I could do that. Last 4 years have been especially miserable.

[Kingfish]

I wish I could do that. Last 4 years have been especially miserable.

Doesn't it just suck to have dignity as a fan?

[NewYorkSpider]

Gamma Ray, you really need to shut the hell up. I find it pathetic for you to come in here and disrespect fans like that. It's uncalled for.

[The Chris]

I don't get the thought process with Vlad at all. The same on monday. Don't give him a darn thing to hit. Nothing. Zilch. Don't do it. You make him look goofy with curves and throw a fastball inside. dumb!

[omid17]

Gamma Ray, you really need to shut the hell up. I find it pathetic for you to come in here and disrespect fans like that. It's uncalled for.amen

great move by Scioscia making Figgy bunt

[Bunker]

I don't get the thought process with Vlad at all. The same on monday. Don't give him a darn thing to hit. Nothing. Zilch. Don't do it. You make him look goofy with curves and throw a fastball inside. dumb!

Vlad's impossible to pitch around. He swings at everything, but yeah, horrible pitch right there.

[Kingfish]

Nice comeback, now they just have to hold it.

Guess the rest of the bullpen isn't getting much credit.

[Fresh Prince]

Wow! Yanks came back.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Hey Gamma Ray?
http://www.evilmilk.com/pictures/Where_Is_Your_God_Now.jpg

[omid17]

way to go Weaver :up:

[Spidey-Bat]

Doesn't it just suck to have dignity as a fan?
It does suck.

Gamma Ray, you really need to shut the hell up. I find it pathetic for you to come in here and disrespect fans like that. It's uncalled for.
I wish I had that gif of the people standing up and clapping. I'd have used it now.

[Kingfish]

Wonder if this means Kazmir would get Game 7 if it goes there.

[Kingfish]

Don't you just love how the Yankees get to stall as much as they want for Rivera to get ready? They might as well just let him come in and warm up on the mound.

[Spidey-Bat]

Wonder if this means Kazmir would get Game 7 if it goes there.

If it's Weaver's throwing day, he probably can still go.

[The Apatow Crew]

What a BS thing that was for the yankees to piss away time, just to wait and get the other guy in the game. I'm just like freaking pitch already!

[rdh007]

I wish I had that gif of the people standing up and clapping. I'd have used it now.
Will this work?
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee144/rdh007/busey_clapping_1_101.gif

[Kingfish]

This is the moment that makes or breaks Brian Fuentes with Angel fans.

[Spidey-Bat]

Will this work?
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee144/rdh007/busey_clapping_1_101.gif

Too creepy.

[Bunker]

dammit dammit dammit.

Fuentes is in the process of blowing it.

[omid17]

Fuentes is going to give me a heart attack

[Zacky]

Fffffffffuuuuuu.............

[NewYorkSpider]

What a great game this was.

[The Chris]

Dang. Time to bring it home now.

[Spidey-Bat]

Angels live to play another day.

[Kingfish]

Whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Think I'd been holding my breath for the last two minutes.

[cyborg ninja 14]

So, Gamma Ray is going to hide like the pussy he is.

[omid17]

my goodness, great game tonight :up:

[Dark Donnie]

Geez Fuentes.....Happy The Angels pulled through. :up:

[cyborg ninja 14]

Okay, I'm going back to LoHud Blog where I've been all night. Just wanted to rub it in to you pathetic Angels fans. Enjoy the rest of the game. :) (last one of your season!)

Post of the year ladies and gentlemen!

[Kingfish]

I'd have to say that I did enjoy the rest of that game. Thanks for the well wishes Gamma Ray.

[omid17]

So, Gamma Ray is going to hide like the pussy he is.of course that ***** is

Post of the year ladies and gentlemen!:hehe:

[Dark Donnie]

That Gamma Ray guy sounds like a jerk off.

[FaT_tONle]

Angels need to blow out the Yanks next game and do it somewhat late in the game because their bullpen is hanging by a thread. You can't trust Fuentes in these spots anymore. Walk, hit batsman, walk... that's putrid. I'd demote him ASAP.

[cyborg ninja 14]

of course that ***** is

:hehe:

:word:

That Gamma Ray guy sounds like a jerk off.

It took him 2 seconds to be most despised poster in this thread. ETM was nothing compared to this jerk-off

[Spidey-Bat]

I hope Gamma Ray choked on his foot.

[FaT_tONle]

Gamma Ray still has two outs last time I checked.

[Dark Donnie]

You'll like this Spidey:

ESPN's Keith Law, former special assistant to the GM in Toronto, mentioned a few interesting Blue Jays' non-trades in his chat today. He says that the Mets once offered 19-year-old David Wright for Jose Cruz Jr., but J.P. Ricciardi said "I'm not trading a major league player for some guy in the (Low Class-A) Sally League."

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/10/odds-ends-mccourts-duncan-blue-jays.html#comments

[omid17]

Report: Blown calls prompt umpire switch for World Series (http://m.www.yahoo.com/_ylt=AkDt2ASF.SEJAAUN1J2wnfSbvZx4/SIG=12u87ptuf/**http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news%3Fslug=ap-worldseries-umpireswitch%26prov=ap%26type=lgns)

[Kingfish]

Because that's sure to end all of the umpiring woes.

[Spidey-Bat]

You'll like this Spidey:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/10/odds-ends-mccourts-duncan-blue-jays.html#comments

Thank you, JP Riccardi.

[cyborg ninja 14]

So if the Yankees are winning saturday GR is gonna climb out of his foxhole yet again to pester us. Solutions gentlemen?

[Kingfish]

Let him. I kinda like how this one worked out.

[Bunker]

So if the Yankees are winning saturday GR is gonna climb out of his foxhole yet again to pester us. Solutions gentlemen?

Ignore him...?

[Kurosawa]

This game tonight was just another chapter in the long nightmare that has hung over the once great Yankee franchise ever since Mariano Rivera threw that ball into Center Field in 2001. I can clearly see the Yankees blowing this series. I don't expect to ever see them win another WS. Yankees are the new Cubs.

I just wanted to either break a bunch of stuff or ...something. I hate being a Yankee fan nowadays.

[Spidey-Bat]

This game tonight was just another chapter in the long nightmare that has hung over the once great Yankee franchise ever since Mariano Rivera threw that ball into Center Field in 2001. I can clearly see the Yankees blowing this series. I don't expect to ever see them win another WS. Yankees are the new Cubs.

I just wanted to either break a bunch of stuff or ...something. I hate being a Yankee fan nowadays.

:dry:

[The Riddler]

This game tonight was just another chapter in the long nightmare that has hung over the once great Yankee franchise ever since Mariano Rivera threw that ball into Center Field in 2001. I can clearly see the Yankees blowing this series. I don't expect to ever see them win another WS. Yankees are the new Cubs.

I just wanted to either break a bunch of stuff or ...something. I hate being a Yankee fan nowadays.

haha, cool.

[Kingfish]

It's nice to have a self-hating Yankee fan. Provides a nice balance to Gamma Ray and all those other fair weather braggarts (this means you Poeman).

[omid17]

haha

[Spidey-Bat]

It's nice to have a self-hating Yankee fan. Provides a nice balance to Gamma Ray and all those other fair weather braggarts (this means you Poeman).

Still, there's like 1 of him and 5 of them.

[Gamma Ray]

Wow, that loss hurts. And kind of teaches me a lesson. Sorry all. :(

Why leave AJ in?? Girardi does this way too often. He did it with Pettitte in that other game. It also sucks that this game came down to Swisher. This is why Hinske should be on the bench. Guzman is a waste of space.

[BlackLantern]

as a manger, at what point do you let the pitcher tell you he's ok or take him out??

[The Chris]

The thing is AJ had settled down after the first inning, and then once he gets the lead he goofs up. I can't blame Girardi for last night. They just better win saturday night. They are the better team.

[Gamma Ray]

The rally was amazing. Everyone has to admit that. The ending was sad. :(

[FlawlessVictory]

The thing is AJ had settled down after the first inning, and then once he gets the lead he goofs up. I can't blame Girardi for last night. They just better win saturday night. They are the better team.

Agreed. People need to stop blaming Girardi for everything that goes wrong. Did Girardi throw that meatball over the plate to Vlad after he looked so foolish on the breaking ball before that? And so far, it's almost guaranteed that every time he goes to Joba or Hughes they give up a hit as soon as they come in. Outside of Mo, bullpen has not been sharp. I thought it would be better, I was wrong.

I knew the Yanks would lose last night, just didn't expect it to be in that manner. I was pretty confident before last night's game that it would be Yankees in 6. Angels are too good for people to not expect them to go down without a fight. However, coming back the way the Yankees did and still losing I'm starting to think we may be seeing the sequel to:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u102/FlawlessVictory_photos/2004_yankee_choke.jpg

[The Chris]

Hell No to that! It better not!

[Poeman]

It's nice to have a self-hating Yankee fan. Provides a nice balance to Gamma Ray and all those other fair weather braggarts (this means you Poeman).

Kingfish, I cant wait to come in here after the Yankees win and provide you with a nice balance of 'OWNED'. Maybe some of that humbled pie shut your lame ass comments up.

Additionally, if you haven't noticed, Angels fans are the biggest bandwagon fans in baseball...Thank your coach for coming in and turning this franchise around. Most fans that even attend the games are more then half the time reading People magazine in the stands or twittering on their blackberrys.
And lets not forget how stupid the name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim sounds... They coulnt even keep the name of their own city that they had to use the LA name to better tap into that media market to generate more fans :doh: Arte Moreno...

Anyways, I know there is always second guessing with Girardi, but last night was ALL on the Bullpen and Burnett ****ting the joint in the 7th.

Swisher needs to be pushed all the way down in the lineup or swapped with Gardner. He had a good fight with Fuentes, and Fuentes had the jitters and looked like he was going to crap in his pants...Swish was just so late on that fastball.

I hope the rain stops tomorrow and shuts these bandwagon Angels fans on SHH up for a few more months.

[Raiden]

Great game last night, and Yankees bullpen really blew it up. Now Yankees must win Game 6, otherwise CC will have to pitch Game 7 and that will jeopardize his chance to start Game 1 of the WS (if they made it there). The pressure's on the Yanks, and it'll be interesting how each team respond.

[Poeman]

Agreed. People need to stop blaming Girardi for everything that goes wrong. Did Girardi throw that meatball over the plate to Vlad after he looked so foolish on the breaking ball before that? And so far, it's almost guaranteed that every time he goes to Joba or Hughes they give up a hit as soon as they come in. Outside of Mo, bullpen has not been sharp. I thought it would be better, I was wrong.

I knew the Yanks would lose last night, just didn't expect it to be in that manner. I was pretty confident before last night's game that it would be Yankees in 6. Angels are too good for people to not expect them to go down without a fight. However, coming back the way the Yankees did and still losing I'm starting to think we may be seeing the sequel to:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u102/FlawlessVictory_photos/2004_yankee_choke.jpg

I disagree...The Yankees of 2004 had worse pitching (Remember Kevin Brown, Job Leiber, Esteban Loiaza) and their hitting in the 04 playoffs was just stagnant.
This yankee team is a bit more poised compared to the other teams who whacked at everything...
If we were to lose this series, it will be because of our bullpen

[Poeman]

Great game last night, and Yankees bullpen really blew it up. Now Yankees must win Game 6, otherwise CC will have to pitch Game 7 and that will jeopardize his chance to start Game 1 of the WS (if they made it there). The pressure's on the Yanks, and it'll be interesting how each team respond.

Its like a marathon and honestly, to overcome the Yankees recent problems in the postseason they will have to go through those same adversities in the same circumstances.
If this yankee team is for real, then they will prove it if they beat the Angels and advance to win the World Series....It never was going to be easy.

[Spidey-Bat]

Kingfish, I cant wait to come in here after the Yankees win and provide you with a nice balance of 'OWNED'. Maybe some of that humbled pie shut your lame ass comments up.
So you're going to act even more like a dick? Nice.

Additionally, if you haven't noticed, Angels fans are the biggest bandwagon fans in baseball...
No, they're not. Yankee fans still own that title; now more than ever.

Thank your coach for coming in and turning this franchise around.
Manager, not coach.

Most fans that even attend the games are more then half the time reading People magazine in the stands or twittering on their blackberrys.
People are using their blackberries everywhere. Got proof of people reading People or are you just talking out of your ass?

[Poeman]

So you're going to act even more like a dick? Nice.


No, they're not. Yankee fans still own that title; now more than ever.


Manager, not coach.


People are using their blackberries everywhere. Got proof of people reading People or are you just talking out of your ass?

1) If he continues to carry on with his dumbass remarks referring to Yankees fans like me then why shouldn't I?
2) Your opinion on yankees fans does not mean much to me, as a met fan you would root for an enemy like the Phillies. :doh:
3) In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, or head coach, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game.
Source: Wiki
-I understand the guy is called a manager, but he still is the leading coach of the team
4) I heard about this from Joe Beningo and Evan Roberts on local WFAN 660 AM radio, if youre from NY and listen to sports radio then youd know who Im talking about.

[FlawlessVictory]

Great game last night, and Yankees bullpen really blew it up. Now Yankees must win Game 6, otherwise CC will have to pitch Game 7 and that will jeopardize his chance to start Game 1 of the WS (if they made it there). The pressure's on the Yanks, and it'll be interesting how each team respond.

CC will not be able to start game 1 of the WS if he has to pitch game 7 against the Angels and wins. That would be on two days rest. Earliest he could go would be game 2 on 3 days rest. But that bridge will be crossed when/if they get there.

I disagree...The Yankees of 2004 had worse pitching (Remember Kevin Brown, Job Leiber, Esteban Loiaza) and their hitting in the 04 playoffs was just stagnant.
This yankee team is a bit more poised compared to the other teams who whacked at everything...
If we were to lose this series, it will be because of our bullpen

Oh no doubt, that pitching staff was awful. They had Lieber and Brown going in games 6 and 7, now they have Pettitte and CC. Not too mention the lineup now is so deep. But it is an eerie feeling I get. And if Game 7 happens, who knows what can happen. CC can pull up lame in the 2nd inning, he could just not have it. He could pitch well and Yankee bats could get tight. Because right now, all the pressure is on the Yankees. Angels will be as loose as can be.

Its like a marathon and honestly, to overcome the Yankees recent problems in the postseason they will have to go through those same adversities in the same circumstances.
If this yankee team is for real, then they will prove it if they beat the Angels and advance to win the World Series....It never was going to be easy.

Absolutely. I don't think any experts were predicting either team to win in 5 games. Most said 6 or 7. Everyone knew coming in this could be an epic battle. The Angels just dusted off the Red Sox, a team who some were predicting to go to the WS. It's just the way these series unfolds though sometimes that makes it disappointing, as if it should been closed out earlier because of the opportunities that were presented. But this series was pretty much always destined for at least 6.

[Kingfish]

The rally was amazing. Everyone has to admit that. The ending was sad. :(

I admit that rally was amazing. The Angel's was better.

Kingfish, I cant wait to come in here after the Yankees win and provide you with a nice balance of 'OWNED'. Maybe some of that humbled pie shut your lame ass comments up.

Additionally, if you haven't noticed, Angels fans are the biggest bandwagon fans in baseball...Thank your coach for coming in and turning this franchise around. Most fans that even attend the games are more then half the time reading People magazine in the stands or twittering on their blackberrys.
And lets not forget how stupid the name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim sounds... They coulnt even keep the name of their own city that they had to use the LA name to better tap into that media market to generate more fans :doh: Arte Moreno...

So...can you come up with an original insult or do you just parrot everything you hear on talk radio and have no real clue about?


I hope the rain stops tomorrow and shuts these bandwagon Angels fans on SHH up for a few more months.How would you even know? It's not like you ever post here outside of October.

[Spidey-Bat]

1) If he continues to carry on with his dumbass remarks referring to Yankees fans like me then why shouldn't I?
All you'd be doing is proving him right.

2) Your opinion on yankees fans does not mean much to me, as a met fan you would root for an enemy like the Phillies. :doh:
Phillies were irrelevant up until 2007. I've hated the Yankees since the 90's when all my friends were riding their high horse. This season also made me care not so much about the Phillies since the Mets sucked. However, I constantly had to hear about how great the Yankees were almost everyday. So I want the team I've hated for 15 years and had to hear people wax poetically about every day to lose over the one I've hated for only 3 years and tuned out this season.

3) In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, or head coach, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game.
Source: Wiki
-I understand the guy is called a manager, but he still is the leading coach of the team
Yes, he's a coach but he's called a manager.

4) I heard about this from Joe Beningo and Evan Roberts on local WFAN 660 AM radio, if youre from NY and listen to sports radio then youd know who Im talking about.
Those two are idiots. Especially Joe since he kisses the rings.

[Poeman]

Those two are idiots. Especially Joe since he kisses the rings.


Joe Beningo is a Mets fan...

[Spidey-Bat]

Joe Beningo is a Mets fan...

I know. He's a Yankee shill at times though. Hence why I said he kisses the rings.

[Dark Donnie]

Thought this was funny...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuLb0Tnr3Ls&feature=player_embedded

[Dark Donnie]

Double Post :(

[ChrisBaleBatman]

This game tonight was just another chapter in the long nightmare that has hung over the once great Yankee franchise ever since Mariano Rivera threw that ball into Center Field in 2001. I can clearly see the Yankees blowing this series. I don't expect to ever see them win another WS. Yankees are the new Cubs.



You're just angry.

I'm sure Cubs fans would probably scream in your face just for not being able to handle a decade without winning.

I mean ****, that's nothing compared to the Cubs. Do you even know how long the Cubs haven't won one? The Cubs are still the old Cubs, there's no new one.

Why leave AJ in?? Girardi does this way too often. He did it with Pettitte in that other game. It also sucks that this game came down to Swisher. This is why Hinske should be on the bench. Guzman is a waste of space.

I think he got too greedy with AJ and wanted more out of him. I think after the base hit, he should have woken up and taken him out. Still amazed he let AJ start that inning, though. Agree with you on Guzman. He seems like dead weight, whereas with Hinske atleast we'd have a bat.

No, they're not. Yankee fans still own that title; now more than ever.


:dry:

[cyborg ninja 14]

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u102/FlawlessVictory_photos/2004_yankee_choke.jpg

:dry:

No F-ing way. '04 up 3-0 to the Red Sox? THAT is the worst postseason collapse in history. Or at least in recent memory.

[Spidey-Bat]

It is the worst collapse. No other team has ever been up 3-0 and lost in a 7-game series.

:dry:

It's true. This season attracted more bandwagoners than in past years.

[Fresh Prince]

So tonight's game caneled?...Also Yanks better win game 6 or they will lose the series.

[cyborg ninja 14]

What gayness. What shenanigans. Just play the game already.

[Spidey-Bat]

It's barely raining here.

[FaT_tONle]

If I am Girardi I just go with C.C in game 6 and go for the throat as it is. He's already on full rest. Might as well finish them off in a game 6 than maybe get by with Pettite in game 6. I don't think Andy would be affected by long rest anyhow.

[Bunker]

It's barely raining here.

It was storming like a mother****er just a couple minutes ago. It's still raining pretty hard.

[BlackLantern]

pouring here in CT too....

[Spidey-Bat]

Now it's starting to rain harder.

[Spidey-Bat]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-mccourts23-2009oct23,0,3940366.story

While Frank McCourt is pressing ahead with the business of the team, including Tuesday's announcement of a long-term contract extension for General Manager Ned Colletti, Jamie McCourt is believed to be lining up investors for a possible effort to buy her husband out and gain sole control of the team.

Never ever give a job to your wife.

[FaT_tONle]

Can't imagine what the bedroom relationship could be with those two.

[BlackLantern]

ever

[Kingfish]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/10266928/Cracked-ramps-at-Yankee-Stadium-draw-scrutiny

Tsk tsk. You'd think a billion and a half dollars would provide something a little sturdier.

[omid17]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-mccourts23-2009oct23,0,3940366.story



Never ever give a job to your wife.this ***** is insane

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/10266928/Cracked-ramps-at-Yankee-Stadium-draw-scrutiny

Tsk tsk. You'd think a billion and a half dollars would provide something a little sturdier.wow

[Spidey-Bat]

Can't imagine what the bedroom relationship could be with those two.

I doubt they're even sleeping in the same house let alone the same room.

[FaT_tONle]

Well, can't imagine not having one last goodbye **** with someone I have been with for that long. Then again, it back fired with Tom Brady and Briget Moynahan once he got her pregnant a few weeks after they were separated so maybe its for the better.

[BlackLantern]

not everybody subscribes to the "goodbye ****"....and I wouldn't put it past her to go all out to get the team and make the organization suffer just to get back at him

women are vengeful

[Spidey-Bat]

An 18-year-old in the Mets' minor league camp in Venezuela died of a heart attack. He had to have had some pre-existing condition or there are drugs involved.

[omid17]

damn thats ****ed up

[Fresh Prince]

Yanks ftw tonight....Although I hope Angels comeback to win the series so we make quick work of them in the WS.

[Kingfish]

Indians fans rejoice! I guess.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4593663

[omid17]

Indians fans rejoice! I guess.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4593663
Manny Acta good lord lol

[Poeman]

Yanks ftw tonight....Although I hope Angels comeback to win the series so we make quick work of them in the WS.

Either way this is what the Phillies want...Works in their favor

[Fresh Prince]

Do Indians really want a coach who did poorly with Nationals?

[Poeman]

Do Indians really want a coach who did poorly with Nationals?

Indians need a guy like Bobby Valentine.

[Spidey-Bat]

There's more talent on the Indians' bench than there was on the Nationals' entire roster. Acta will do better b/c the Indians are a much better organization.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Indians still have a lot of issues though, especially pitching.

[Poeman]

There's more talent on the Indians' bench than there was on the Nationals' entire roster. Acta will do better b/c the Indians are a much better organization.

I really never understood the Victor Martinez trade...I mean the guy is such a good player. Hes in the Mauer league of top catchers in the game (batting wise)

[Spidey-Bat]

There was likely pressure by ownership to trade him to clear some salary.

Though Martinez is somewhat overrated. He'll be 31 next season so his defense will only get worse. As a 1B/DH, his production isn't as impressive.

[Spidey-Bat]

There was likely pressure by ownership to trade him to clear some salary.

Though Martinez is somewhat overrated. He'll be 31 next season so his defense will only get worse. As a 1B/DH, his production isn't as impressive.

[BlackLantern]

I see FP got himself banned

[Spidey-Bat]

Hopefully Gamma Ray is next.

[omid17]

I see FP got himself bannedthank you mods, dude is an idiot, always says the dumbest ****

anyways lets hope we can see a game tonight

[Kingfish]

A few days without Fresh Prince is like a few days without a bug that constantly flies around your head that you can never seem to swat. Nothing major and you forget about it pretty quick.

[Kingfish]

On a topic that actually matters, this just kind of makes you realize how dumb the extended playoff format is.

Due to Saturday's rain and the extended playoff schedule, the Angels have had 12 days off this postseason, which is as many as they had from June 2 through the end of the regular season. They played 113 games during that earlier span. They've played eight in the postseason. They have yet to play three days in a row.

Remember when the World Series was already done by this point? Yeesh.

[Spidey-Bat]

The anniversary of Game 6 of the 86 WS is this week. The anniversary of a Game 6 will occur before this year's WS even starts.

[omid17]

A few days without Fresh Prince is like a few days without a bug that constantly flies around your head that you can never seem to swat. Nothing major and you forget about it pretty quick.couldn't have said it any better

[omid17]

wait did Eric Karros actually say the Angels will win game 6? i must be dead or something

[Kingfish]

Hopefully that isn't the kiss of death.

[Poeman]

and here...we...go

[Kingfish]

"If C.C. Sabathia starts Game One of the World Series, the Yankees will know they won tonight."

Brilliant insight, McCarver.

[Spidey-Bat]

Joe Morgan isn't even that dumb.

[Kingfish]

Can you imagine what would happen if both of them were somehow on the same broadcast team? Even for just a game? I'm betting the universe would implode.

[FaT_tONle]

Ima just tune in in the 8th inning to watch the Angel bullpen blow it. Scoscia... get a clue and take Fuentes off the roster. If he's even warming up and the Angels have a lead I'll turn it off. Just hoping the ANgels put up an eight spot late in the game and put it out of reach.

[omid17]

"If C.C. Sabathia starts Game One of the World Series, the Yankees will know they won tonight."

Brilliant insight, McCarver.oh god

Joe Morgan isn't even that dumb.

Can you imagine what would happen if both of them were somehow on the same broadcast team? Even for just a game? I'm betting the universe would implode.spontaneous human combustion

[cyborg ninja 14]

"If C.C. Sabathia starts Game One of the World Series, the Yankees will know they won tonight."

Brilliant insight, McCarver.

haha

[Kingfish]

Way to embarrass yourself on the basepaths again, Vlad. Ridiculous.

[omid17]

Vlad is sooo slooooooooooow, him sprinting is like a normal person walking

[Kingfish]

It's not just that he's slow (which he is), it's that he just stood out there and watched Swisher catch it before even starting back.

[Bunker]

Mathis. :up:

[Kingfish]

Jeff Mathis almost has as many doubles in the postseason as he did during the regular season.

[omid17]

It's not just that he's slow (which he is), it's that he just stood out there and watched Swisher catch it before even starting back.what was he thinking

Jeff Mathis almost has as many doubles in the postseason as he did during the regular season.seriously, guy is on fire

[Poeman]

yanks cant seem to score with RISP...

[Kingfish]

What a ridiculous stadium. For that weak a swing to send a ball to the wall is just insane.

[omid17]

What a ridiculous stadium. For that weak a swing to send a ball to the wall is just insane.
i know man, i was thinking the same thing

[Kingfish]

What a gigantic strikezone they seem to be giving Pettitte tonight...

[Kingfish]

Whoa. Did anybody see this one coming? I sure didn't.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/10272630/Source:-La-Russa-to-return,-McGwire-to-join-Cards-staff

[omid17]

Whoa. Did anybody see this one coming? I sure didn't.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/10272630/Source:-La-Russa-to-return,-McGwire-to-join-Cards-staff
looks like he's coming back

[Kingfish]

Seriously. Pettitte is getting everything and Saunders got nothing.

[The Apatow Crew]

Look they put in another pitcher and Bam double play.


That was a BS call on that one pitch that walked in a run. Twice, really.

[Poeman]

Darren Oliver has been such a good pitcher.

[Kingfish]

A-Rod with another dirty hit. Nothing like the slap obviously, but come on. There's sliding hard and then there's throwing your elbow up into the other guy's crotch. He's just a dirty player in every sense of the word.

[omid17]

Look they put in another pitcher and Bam double play.


That was a BS call on that one pitch that walked in a run. Twice, really.
****ing umps
A-Rod with another dirty hit. Nothing like the slap obviously, but come on. There's sliding hard and then there's throwing your elbow up into the other guy's crotch. He's just a dirty player in every sense of the word.what piece of ****

[omid17]

these umps are killin me

[cyborg ninja 14]

I'm guessing Gamma Ray is gonna wait til the game is over before his bloated ego pollutes this place. That is if the Yankees hold their lead of course.

[Spidey-Bat]

I'm guessing Gamma Ray is gonna wait til the game is over before his bloated ego pollutes this place. That is if the Yankees hold their lead of course.

I think he learned not to do that anymore after his near-death experience from choking on his foot.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Yay Vlad! Keep it going Angels.

[Kingfish]

At least they made him throw pitches. Maybe they can do something if they get Rivera up to like forty pitches.

[Dr. Evil]

The lead has been cut to 1 run.

[Kingfish]

Thanks for the update.

[omid17]

lmao

[Bunker]

This is really depressing. :csad:

[Kingfish]

Well now they're just giving it to them.

[cyborg ninja 14]

oh my god. Kazmir failed miserably.

[omid17]

:facepalm:

[Zacky]

oh my god. Kazmir failed miserably.


I never understood why he was in there in the first place.

[Spidey-Bat]

Anyone know how to make a noose?