Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009

[VirtualSmitty]

Aw man, the video was taken down!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKfG2pb35uk

It's been getting pulled over something controversial at the end.

[Starscream]

Yet anyone who looks at it objectively must admit the Yankees have the edge in - well, in everything, really.

That's what the A's said in 1990, yet the Reds swept 'em.;)

[VirtualSmitty]

Well, the real Cole Hamels showed up tonight.

[MedicCook]

Good game so far. Took a couple innings for the Yankees to find a groove.

[MedicCook]

7-4 Yankees after a Posada RBI single.

[ScottieM]

Matsuiiiii!!!!! What a Shot!

[Scottw]

Matsuiiiii!!!!! What a Shot!

Great PH Home Run by Godzilla!

[ScottieM]

Man does Ryan Howard look bad or what? And I'm not talking about his nose.:D

[MedicCook]

He has 9K's now in 3 games I think.

[MedicCook]

Yankees are 3 outs from taking a 2-1 series lead.

[MedicCook]

Phillies make it a 3 run game. Here comes MO!!

[MedicCook]

Yankees Win!!

[ScottieM]

That should bring the Phillies back down to earth! Looks liking Jimmy "Nostradamus" Rollins was wrong. Go Yankees!

[Blueface]

Yankees win!!!

So....we can say adios to the Phillies in 4.
We can say adios to the Phillies in 5.
Next, lets say adios to the Phillies in 6 tomorrow.

Seems like the Yankees bullpen showed up for the game whereas the Phillies didn't.

What a shocker to Phillies fans. The Phillies are human. Go figure.

[MedicCook]

This was a big game. It takes away the homefield advantage the Phillies obtained with the win in game 1.

[VirtualSmitty]

Theeeeeeeeeeeeee Yankees win! :banger

[darkninja67]

Huge win for the Yankees.
CC should be good tomorrow too.
We may go back to NYC up 3-2 which would be sweet.

Go Bombers

[floydpink]

Classic Yankees baseball with everyone stepping up.

Did you guys hear Jeter on the audio clip joking about how they're gonna have to listen to Andy Petit brag all year about his hit?:D

Still a lot of baseball to be played, but like game 2 was a must win for the Yanks, I would have to say tonight is a must win for Philly.

CC is seeking redemption and A-Rod may have woken up, so I like the Yankees in 6.

[Blueface]

Classic Yankees baseball with everyone stepping up.

Did you guys hear Jeter on the audio clip joking about how they're gonna have to listen to Andy Petit brag all year about his hit?:D

Still a lot of baseball to be played, but like game 2 was a must win for the Yanks, I would have to say tonight is a must win for Philly.

CC is seeking redemption and A-Rod may have woken up, so I like the Yankees in 6.

Pete,
How amazing was that with Petit?
I was listening to the game on the radio while on the way back home and when he came up to bat, I told my wife, that is out number 2.
He gets a hit and drives in a run to help his own cause. An AL pitcher that mostly sees the bat when being swung at one of his pitches.
That was neat!!!

[floydpink]

I can't remember the game, but remember seeing Petit putting one over the left field wall.

I wouldn't put him in as a DH, but he showed he can hit the ball.

[kelmac07]

Pivotal game tonight!!

[Blueface]

Pivotal game tonight!!

Couldn't agree more.
However, the pressure has shifted from that of game two.
All the pressure is now on Phillie to win.
If the Yankees win, the Phillies will be a fork away from being done.

[pnoon]

Couldn't agree more.
However, the pressure has shifted from that of game two.
All the pressure is now on Phillie to win.
If the Yankees win, the Phillies will be a fork away from being done.
:tpd:
The fat lady would be clearing her throat. :D

[floydpink]

After watching Boston come back down 3 games to the Yankees a few years ago, I'm very slow to call a series over until the final out of the 9th inning of the 4th win.

Just the same, I'm still picking the Yankees and put my 5er on them.

[dogface_313]

Go Phillies!!

[VirtualSmitty]

After watching Boston come back down 3 games to the Yankees a few years ago, I'm very slow to call a series over until the final out of the 9th inning of the 4th win.

Just the same, I'm still picking the Yankees and put my 5er on them.

Indeed. I don't expect Philly to roll over and die and hope to see the series carry on a bit more so we can celebrate number 27 at home.

[kelmac07]

Howard had better wake up...nine Ks doesn't cut it!!

[yourchoice]

Big big game tonight...Let's go Phils!!!

[yourchoice]

If Howard doesn't get out of his funk soon, things will be tough. I know he strikes out a lot, but damn!

[VirtualSmitty]

If Howard doesn't get out of his funk soon, things will be tough. I know he strikes out a lot, but damn!

Three more Ks and he owns the all time record for strikeouts in the WS.

[kelmac07]

CC "sweated" through the last inning...if the Phils can get to him.

[yourchoice]

CC "sweated" through the last inning...if the Phils can get to him.

Just keep pushing his pitch count...getting to him would be better though. :D

[ade06]

Howard stealing 2nd... classic!

[pnoon]

Howard stealing 2nd... classic!

Then he misses home plate entirely and is called safe. :(

[VirtualSmitty]

Then he misses home plate entirely and is called safe. :(

Another missed call, he never touched the plate!

[yourchoice]

Nice to see Howard get a hit. Stealing 2nd was key though...Werth's ball would have been a double play.

[ade06]

Another missed call, he never touched the plate!

Yeah, I'm not sure how the home plate ump missed that one :confused:

[Scottw]

he lives in West Chester, PA

[pnoon]

Utley sure has CC's number.
Another dinger. :mad:

[elderboy02]

Tie ballgame :banger

[MedicCook]

Yankees had a nice game going until Joba gave up the HR.

[MedicCook]

Yankees take the lead on an A-Rod double then get two more runs on a Posada single.
3 run lead going into the bottom of the 9th with Mo coming in.

[pnoon]

http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/nerveinsider/2008/03/16-22/04-fat-lady-sings.jpg

[feznuk]

Wow! That may have been the fatal blow.

Your seeing all of the Phils' weaknesses in this game.....not enough hitting, too many solo homers, bad bad bad closing pitching.

The Yankees keep coming up big.....good for them.

[VirtualSmitty]

Theeeeeeeeeeee Yankees win. Only one win away now :D

Yesterday we got the real Cole Hamels, tonight we got the real Brad Lidge :banger

[Blueface]

Well, that fat lady may be warming up.

No more Phillies in 4.
No more Phillies in 5.
No more Phillies in 6.

Here are the choices left:
Phillies in 7
Yankees in 5
Yankees in 6
Yankees in 7

I like those odds.:D

[icehog3]

Theeeeeeeeeeee Yankees win. Only one win away now :D

Yesterday we got the real Cole Hamels, tonight we got the real Brad Lidge :banger

Regardless of who I was going to root for, I would not have made a bet against the Yankess. :2

[MedicCook]

Big Win for the Yankees to come back after the Phillies tie the game. They have now also beaten the closer in each postseason series.

[yourchoice]

Nice win for the Yankees. Backs against the wall big time now.

The Phils biggest weakness of the year reared its ugly head tonight.

It was a hell of a baseball game though.

[feznuk]

That was tough. What a great game though. Wish the Phils would have pulled it off, but again...hat's off to the Yankees. Good win!

Time to reload for tomorrow. Hopefully Lee will work the same game 1 magic and the rest of the guys will remember what to do when they get the bat in their hands.

[MedicCook]

Tomorrow should be a good game for Lee since he is on normal rest. Who knows what the Yankees are going to get from AJ on short rest.

[kelmac07]

Phils gotta win three in a row??? I don't see this happening. 9th inning break-down will haunt them in the off season.

[Blueface]

That was some game indeed.
As a Yankees fan, each time I thought we were set, back came the Phillies.
Gotta hand it to both teams for guts and desire.

[BigAsh]

That was some game indeed.
As a Yankees fan, each time I thought we were set, back came the Phillies.
Gotta hand it to both teams for guts and desire.
Agreed.....wish the outcome was better but good game....3 in a row.....hmmmmm..... possible, but so is Jon/Kate leaving us for good....wishful thinking

[ade06]

Realistically, I'm seeing a Philly win tonight and the Yankees closing the Series out on Wednesday in NYC.

[Scottw]

Tomorrow should be a good game for Lee since he is on normal rest. Who knows what the Yankees are going to get from AJ on short rest.

He is 3-0 on short rest thus far I believe.

[Blueface]

Realistically, I'm seeing a Philly win tonight and the Yankees closing the Series out on Wednesday in NYC.

Hard to envision the Phillies losing tonight if Lee brings the same A-game that he did in game 1.
May be a tight one for a while if Burnett pitches like he did game two.
However, neither is God. Both are human. Both have lost games in the regular season. Lots can happen in the game. Both teams have big hitters.
So while a pitcher's duel is expected, could also end up being a different story and a matter of who gets one more run last.

Frankly, while a Yankees fan and really believing we had all the better tools and stats coming into this series, I am pleasantly surprised it is 3-1. Would have thought it to be 2-2 at this point and headed for a guaranteed 7 games. Whether folks are Yankees haters, credit is well deserved for how they have played.

[Blueface]

He is 3-0 on short rest thus far I believe.

Yup.

[floydpink]

I'll stick with my prediction from the start and say Yankees in 6.

For some reason, I can't see the Yankees celebrating anywhere but the new stadium.

There's still a lot of baseball to be played, but I like the way things are looking.

This series wasn't A-Rod and Teixeira, like I had thought. It has been all about Damon and Jeter moving runners around the bases with Posada playing a big offensive role as well.

Damon picked a great time to come up big as his contract is expiring.

[MedicCook]

I love of how the big shift finally worked for the Yankees with Damon's steal of 2nd & 3rd.

[ScottieM]

I'm sticking to my earlier prediction (Yankees in 5). I think the Pressure will be too much for Lee to perform like he has all Post Season. He's due and so are the Yankees Bats.

[MedicCook]

Let's Go Yankees!!

[feznuk]

Hopefully the Phils won't have to worry about pitching tonight. The bats MUST wake up and they can't afford to leave men on base.

Last night was ruff watching Rollins and Victorino get on in the 5th and then have Utley, Howard and Werth sit down in order. Then fast forward to the 7th where Rollins and Victorino get retired and Utley follows that with a home run. It's really nice to watch the ball leave the park, but when it's only adding one to the score board it doesn't make as much of an impact.

Even if Lee pitches another gem if the Phils can't manage more than the one run they put up in game 2 it's going to be a long night.

LET'S GO PHILLIES! Don't role over....Keep fighting.

[ScottieM]

This was in today's Philly Inquirer supposedly by mistake:

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj110/thurm15/phillies.jpg



:r

[The Poet]

Those were two good games this weekend, and happily for me two good outcomes. I wish to thank the Phillie fans here for taking the high road and giving some credit to the Yankees - seems the reality has at last struck them that the Yanks are not an easy out. For my part, I wish to say both Hamels and Blanton pitched better than I expected, although not quite as well as did our guys. As for Lidge - well, at least he didn't blow another save.

[kelmac07]

Early votes for MVP?? Jeter or Damon?

[ScottieM]

Early votes for MVP?? Jeter or Damon?

Right now it's Rivera.

[The Poet]

Too soon for me to talk MVP - I'm more concerned with WIN.

[Blueface]

Too soon for me to talk MVP - I'm more concerned with WIN.

:tpd:

This horse ain't dead yet.
That is a very good Phillies team that doesn't quit.

[Starscream]

:tpd:

This horse ain't dead yet.
That is a very good Phillies team that doesn't quit.

One last shot tonight. I'm pulling for 'em still.:tu

[The Poet]

Although I'll take it, I don't expect a Yankee party tonight. Taking 2 down there suits me just fine - gives us a chance to win it at home, against Pedro "Who's Your Daddy?" Martinez.

[kelmac07]

Although I'll take it, I don't expect a Yankee party tonight. Taking 2 down there suits me just fine - gives us a chance to win it at home, against Pedro "Who's Your Daddy?" Martinez.

Serves him right for pitching like crap in New York for my beloved Mets. :D

[The Poet]

Serves him right for pitching like crap in New York for my beloved Mets. :D

God, he did stink up Shea, didn't he - as though Shea needed help there. That's the kind of outing I hope for - 3 innings, 5 walkes, 2 hit-batsman, 6 hits, 8 runs.

[kelmac07]

God, he did stink up Shea, didn't he - as though Shea needed help there. That's the kind of outing I hope for - 3 innings, 5 walkes, 2 hit-batsman, 6 hits, 8 runs.

I'll give ya that...Shea was a toilet!!!

[yourchoice]

Come on Phils take it back to NY...Hoping either AJ isn't as sharp on 3-days or the Phils can work some counts and get to their pen earlier. Being in Philly may help with that with no DH. Other than the surprising Marte, and obviously Rivera, I still think their pen is suspect (still not a diss ;)). I sincerely hope the Yankees have the chance to prove me wrong!

The Phillies got their hits last night, but not the timely hits they needed. Hopefully Howard found his stroke a little bit...at least he found contact last night!

[Blueface]

Come on Phils take it back to NY...Hoping either AJ isn't as sharp on 3-days or the Phils can work some counts and get to their pen earlier. Being in Philly may help with that with no DH. Other than the surprising Marte, and obviously Rivera, I still think their pen is suspect (still not a diss ;)). I sincerely hope the Yankees have the chance to prove me wrong!

The Phillies got their hits last night, but not the timely hits they needed. Hopefully Howard found his stroke a little bit...at least he found contact last night!

You never know.
Anything is possible but A.J. has been sharp past outings on three days rest.
Then again, that could mean he is due for a bad one. But then again, so can Lee. I am on pins and needles already.

[MedicCook]

1-0 Yankees after the top of the 1st. :tu

[BlackDog]

Utley 3 run homer!
Posted via Mobile Device

[elderboy02]

Utley 3 run homer!
Posted via Mobile Device

Nice! :banger

[RJK18]

A Yankee come from behind win for the championship would be fitting for the season they have had.

[BlackDog]

At least the Phillies didn't roll over and die. I was afraid they'd come to tonights game 'defeated.'. They put it to Burnett good.
Posted via Mobile Device

[pnoon]

Regardless of the outcome, these are two fine teams and the two best in baseball this year. I think my wife put this game in perspective (Phillies leading 6-1) when she said the Phillies can't score too many runs. She's rooting against the Yankees. I'm for the Yankees. I love her anyway. :)

[BlackDog]

A Walmart Christmas ad? I'm gonna have to go kill myself now.
Posted via Mobile Device

[MedicCook]

Jeter almost got taken out with Damon's broken bat.

[MedicCook]

What a catch by Gardner.

[BlackDog]

Mmmmmm..... Phillie cheese steak. Now I'm hungry.
Posted via Mobile Device

[MedicCook]

HR Derby for the Phillies.

Also congrats to Ryan Howard for his 12K.

[MedicCook]

Yankees trying to make a comeback. A-Rod with a 2 run double.

[MedicCook]

Yankees score another run. 3 runs down now.

[MedicCook]

Yankees make it a game in the 9th but the Phillies win game 5.

Going back to NY.

[RightAJ]

Great game... Back to NY!!! The last two games have been fantastic. This is why I love post season baseball:)

aj

[elderboy02]

Nice win :banger

[MedicCook]

Time for Pettitte to get the clinching win.

[feznuk]

Holy crap! That was a close one.

Finally the bats come alive, but where oh where is Ryan Howard at. The big guy has a day off to figure something out.

Chase Utley was determined to win this game if he had to do it all himself.

Good pitching by Lee. Yes, he's human, but he got the job done.

The bullpen is terrible. I think Lee should have been done after 7. It's sad they can't trust the pen with 2 innings and a 6 run lead.

Hat's off to the Yankees for making a run late. They are hitting the crap out of the ball and that's not good for the Phillies.

On to game six...

[MedicCook]

I would like to have seen A-Rod get an AB in the 9th tonight. Who would Charlie put in to pitch?

[feznuk]

I think he only had Myers and Lidge up throwing. After last night I'd have to go with Myers.......BUT I'm glad it didn't come to that, because I think A-Rod found his groove in Philly. An AB for him in the 9th could have been trouble.

[MedicCook]

This also means more money for Fox in advertising.

[yourchoice]

Back to NY! :tu

I was surprised Manuel put Madson in the ninth....not that I disagreed with it, but he has incessantly gone back to Lidge over and over and over again. (sentence courtesy from the Department of Redundancy Department)

I have to give him credit, he didn't make the same mistake Fregosi made in '93 with Mitch Williams. Roger Mason pitched so well that series that people thought Fregosi should have made him the closer, me being one of them. Not that Madson is pitching that well (his velocity is way down) but Lidge's confidence is shot. Hopefully, given the opportunity, Manuel will stick to his guns and go to Madson, or someone else.

[MedicCook]

I don't think there is much trust in Lidge right now.

[yourchoice]

I don't think there is much trust in Lidge right now.

Exactly.

[MedicCook]

This postseason really shows how amazing Mo is as a closer. And he is doing it at 39 years old.

[kelmac07]

Pedrp "Who's Your Daddy" gets the call Wednesday.

[BigAsh]

This postseason really shows how amazing Mo is as a closer. And he is doing it at 39 years old.

39?...coulda swore I saw him high fiving the Mick back in the day....:r....seems like he's been there forever....

[feznuk]

Not too worried about Pedro getting the call for game 6. He pitched well in game 2, I just think Charlie let him go too far. I'd like to see him get through 5 or 6 without too much damage. The pen is real shaky, but they have to step up. Even if they have to pitch one guy per inning.

I don't trust Madson without a big lead. He just doesn't seem to have the zip on his ball. The Yankees hit him hard last night. I think Teixeira got a little anxious and helped Madson out.

Hopefully Utley stays hot and Werth picks up with Pettitte where he left off in game 3.

[VirtualSmitty]

I feel pretty good about this next game. Yanks get the DH back so Matsuis bat is back in the whole game and without Burnett pitching we've got Posada in the whole game too. Pedro doesn't go deep into games and the way the Phillies pen has been that could hurt late in the game. If we can get a solid six or seven innings out of Andy and bridge the gap to Mo it's over.

[yourchoice]

If we can get a solid six or seven innings out of Andy and bridge the gap to Mo it's over.

That's the key right there...if Pettite can go six or seven solid innings. I'll say it again...it will be interesting to see how he is on 3-days.

Did you see the stat FOX put up on the history of pitchers on 3-days rest who pitched against pitchers on regular rest in the playoffs? Something like 12-37 or thereabout. That helps give the Phillies hope.

[VirtualSmitty]

That's the key right there...if Pettite can go six or seven solid innings. I'll say it again...it will be interesting to see how he is on 3-days.

Did you see the stat FOX put up on the history of pitchers on 3-days rest who pitched against pitchers on regular rest in the playoffs? Something like 12-37 or thereabout. That helps give the Phillies hope.

I did see that. But Andy Pettitte is 3-1 with a 2.88 era in the post season when pitching on short rest. And if he does as bad as Burnett did they still have Chad Gaudin in the pen for long relief.

[Blueface]

Here is an interesting article on Andy on short rest.

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/wallace-matthews/matthews-pettitte-looks-iffy-on-three-days-rest-1.1564479

[MedicCook]

Let's Go Yankees.

[yourchoice]

Here is an interesting article on Andy on short rest.

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/wallace-matthews/matthews-pettitte-looks-iffy-on-three-days-rest-1.1564479
Thanks for the link Carlos...interesting.
Let's Go Yankees.

:r I'm onto your thinking. :r

[Blueface]

Between two fantasy football leagues and the World Series, I am sure glad I can put my heart back down my throat for one night.
May I rest in peace and if not, may my .25 Xanax address that.:D

[shilala]

I just saw this headline...
"Title hopes not so bright for Yanks after Game 5."
I thought, "They're going home to win one game out of two. It'll take nothing short of an act of God for them not to win. Did this guy hit his head on something?"
The title was so stupid I didn't read the article.
That said, Go Phillies!!!
(I wanna watch 7 games) :)

[BigAsh]

Between two fantasy football leagues and the World Series, I am sure glad I can put my heart back down my throat for one night.
May I rest in peace and if not, may my .25 Xanax address that.:D

:r:r

[floydpink]

I just saw this headline...
"Title hopes not so bright for Yanks after Game 5."
I thought, "They're going home to win one game out of two. It'll take nothing short of an act of God for them not to win. Did this guy hit his head on something?"
The title was so stupid I didn't read the article.
That said, Go Phillies!!!
(I wanna watch 7 games) :)

I just intercepted this message;
"Dear Phillies, get that trophy all nice and polished and head on down the Jersey Turnpike and don't stop until you get to the Bronx, we're gonna bury you real soon."

[floydpink]

I just intercepted this message;
"Dear Phillies, get that trophy all nice and polished and head on down the Jersey Turnpike and don't stop until you get to the Bronx, we're gonna bury you real soon."

I belive it was signed by Joe Girardi

[ade06]

I just intercepted this message;
"Dear Phillies, get that trophy all nice and polished and head on down the Jersey Turnpike and don't stop until you get to the Bronx, we're gonna bury you real soon."

I think that it would be hard for the Phillies to "head on down" the Jersey Turnpike and make it to the Bronx, considering NY is north of Philly. :D

[floydpink]

Whatever direction it is to the Bronx doesn't matter, the dagger is ready to go right in the Phillies' heart

[yourchoice]

A serious question for the Yankee fans...

Do you think Girardi should have pitched Gaudin when up either 2-1 or 3-1? 660 The Fan fades in and out in my car down here, but from what I can tell, some think he should have pitched him to put his best arms on regular rest. Personally, at 2-1, I don't think he should have, but once at 3-1 I do. Of course I don't know much about Gaudin other than, for the playoff roster, he is apparently their 4th starter.

[VirtualSmitty]

A serious question for the Yankee fans...

Do you think Girardi should have pitched Gaudin when up either 2-1 or 3-1? 660 The Fan fades in and out in my car down here, but from what I can tell, some think he should have pitched him to put his best arms on regular rest. Personally, at 2-1, I don't think he should have, but once at 3-1 I do. Of course I don't know much about Gaudin other than, for the playoff roster, he is apparently their 4th starter.

Hard to say. I'm surprised they haven't used him other than once all playoffs, he was good for us after we got him from the Padres. I was watching Girardi's press conference and he said the reason for not using Gaudin was because he had only pitched once in the last 27 games so he may be rusty. I don't think he could have worse then Burnett did yesterday though, so yea I guess I think they should have used him.

[Blueface]

Hard to say. I'm surprised they haven't used him other than once all playoffs, he was good for us after we got him from the Padres. I was watching Girardi's press conference and he said the reason for not using Gaudin was because he had only pitched once in the last 27 games so he may be rusty. I don't think he could have worse then Burnett did yesterday though, so yea I guess I think they should have used him.

I too would have used him.

[floydpink]

I wish my boss was reluctant to make me work on 3 days rest....:D

Should be a great game, and I am still sticking by my Yankees in 6 prediction.

How fitting it would be with Petit getting the win and Pedro the loss.

I was in Disney yesterday and caught all kinds of flack about my Yankees shirt. It must be vacation in PA because the place was a sea of Phillies jerseys.

[shilala]

I wish my boss was reluctant to make me work on 3 days rest....:D

Should be a great game, and I am still sticking by my Yankees in 6 prediction.

How fitting it would be with Petit getting the win and Pedro the loss.

I was in Disney yesterday and caught all kinds of flack about my Yankees shirt. It must be vacation in PA because the place was a sea of Phillies jerseys.
I think it's "jump aboard the Phillies bandwagon just because we wanna see the Yanks lose" fever.
You can pretty much substitute any NL team for the "Phillies" in that sentence for any given year. :D
Andy Petite kicks ass. I have no idea how the Phils are gonna win tonight, and I wouldn't bet on them, but I can't wait to watch it play out.
Win or lose, I'd like to see Chase Utley drop at least two more in the cheap seats. :tu

[Starscream]

I think it's "jump aboard the Phillies bandwagon just because we wanna see the Yanks lose" fever.
You can pretty much substitute any NL team for the "Phillies" in that sentence for any given year. :D


That's why I'm pullin' for the Phillies.:banger Not just b/c it's the Yankees (although that has some to do with it), but because I'm a National League fan. It sucks to see them lose the All-Star game year after year, so it's good to see them win a World Series every now and then.

[feznuk]

Win or lose, I'd like to see Chase Utley drop at least two more in the cheap seats. :tu

:tpd: But I'd be surprised if they try to pitch to him tonight. I think they are going to come inside hard. Pettitte better be careful though...With his quick swing Utley can turn on the inside ball so there is going to be little room for error. I wouldn't doubt it if he gets plugged at least once tonight.

I'm expecting Pettitte to pitch around Utley and take his chances with Howard since his performance has been pathetic so far. I think that's the key to the game right there....If Howard can deliver then the Phils have a realistic chance at winning tonight.

Werth hit Pettitte hard in game 3 so hopefully he will do the same tonight.

It's going to take a lot of runs to win this game and both sides have demonstrated they can do that in a hurry.

I would love to see this go to a game 7 if only to see how Charlie plans to get through 9 innings of pitching tomorrow.

Go Phils!:tu

[Starscream]

I would love to see this go to a game 7 if only to see how Charlie plans to get through 9 innings of pitching tomorrow.


:tpd:
No matter who wins, I want to see a seven game series. There won't be anymore baseball on for a while, so we better get all we can get while it lasts.

[BigAsh]

I think it's "jump aboard the Phillies bandwagon just because we wanna see the Yanks lose" fever.
You can pretty much substitute any NL team for the "Phillies" in that sentence for any given year. :D
Andy Petite kicks ass. I have no idea how the Phils are gonna win tonight, and I wouldn't bet on them, but I can't wait to watch it play out.
Win or lose, I'd like to see Chase Utley drop at least two more in the cheap seats. :tu

.....Milwaukee? :r would be nice for a new "Mr. October" to arrive

[The Poet]

.....Milwaukee? :r would be nice for a new "Mr. October" to arrive

It's November on my calendar, my friend.

As for the Gaudin question above, I don't see it as a big deal. I feel more comfortable with Andy tonight on short rest than AJ on full rest. Yet if I was Girardi I'd have both Gaudin and Acevas warming up from pretty much the get-go. This will not bother Andy, since he does not let things get into his head.

[Bruins Fan]

Should be a good one, this could be Pedro's last game? He may not have the 96 mph fast ball, but he knows how to pitch,and will go down in baseball history as one of the greatest pitchers of all time.:D

[floydpink]

..

[floydpink]

Ok, so if it goes 7, is it gonna be Cliff Lee vs CC Sabathia? Or will the Phillies go with Cole Hamels?

[yourchoice]

Ok, so if it goes 7,...

I like how you're thinking. :D

[yourchoice]

I was in Disney yesterday and caught all kinds of flack about my Yankees shirt. It must be vacation in PA because the place was a sea of Phillies jerseys.

Actually they were probably (South) NJ people...this week public school kids in NJ have off W-F for Teacher's In-service. For that reason I'm surprised you didn't see just as many Yankees' jerseys, hats, etc.

My friend took his family there last year this time during the school break and he said it was Southern South Jersey with all of the Phillies garb. :r

[yourchoice]

Ok, so if it goes 7, is it gonna be Cliff Lee vs CC Sabathia? Or will the Phillies go with Cole Hamels?

I don't know what Charlie would do. I would start either Hamels on a very very short leash, with the first two out of the pen (if he struggles, even just a little bit) being Happ and Blanton. I would even pull him after 4 if he allowed no runs but struggled with his command or was being hit hard. Late inning set-up/situational relief being Park, Durbin, Eyre and Madson and use Lee as the closer. No Lidge at all. On two days rest I wouldn't trust Lee's stuff for more than 35-40 pitches, but even one pitch could be too many. I still would use him as the closer (like the D-Backs did with Johnson). If they used Madson or Park as the closer I would be okay with that too. But that's me....shrug.

And there's a lot of talk about how many saves Madson blew this year. The thing is that stat is kind of skewed because if you lose a lead in the 7th, 8th, or 9th inning you are charged with a blown save. Situationally, losing a lead in the 8th is a lot different than in the 9th, especially when you're typically starting the inning in the 9th nine times out of 10. Admittedly, he still wasn't very good as a closer, but that stat they keep throwing around is misleading, IMO.

[The Poet]

I don't expect it to be an issue, Joel - AARPedro ends it tonight. :ss

[yourchoice]

I don't expect it to be an issue, Joel - AARPedro ends it tonight. :ss

AARPedro....that's funny! :r

[feznuk]

AARPedro ends it tonight. :ss

Now that there is funny.:r

Hopefully dead wrong, but funny!

[Starscream]

After the family issues Pedro's had lately, I hope he pulls a W tonight. He deserves it.

[Scottw]

MATSUI Motherf***er!!!!

[BlackDog]

I'm pulling for Philly, but Pedro just looks flat. He needs a shot of vitamin B-12.
Posted via Mobile Device

[bvilchez]

I don't see Pedro coming back out. He's done for the night.

[BlackDog]

Someone buy Pedro a one-way ticket to the Dominican.
Posted via Mobile Device

[bvilchez]

Someone buy Pedro a one-way ticket to the Dominican.
Posted via Mobile Device

It's Dominican Republic......and I wouldn't count him out for another few seasons.

[VirtualSmitty]

Matsui is Godzilla tonight. Nice to have that DH back.

[floydpink]

Matsui MVP.

Get the champagne ready......:tu

[bvilchez]

Don't jinx it!!!!!!

[bvilchez]

Told ya!!!!!

[MedicCook]

Let's go Yankees!!

[floydpink]

3 more outs, then the buzzsaw comes in. :su

Smoking a Monte out on the patio and a red snake slithered across, about a foot from me. Hope it wasn't an omen....

[BlackDog]

It's Dominican Republic......
Not clear what your point is??

[Starscream]

It looks like the fat lady's tuning up...:hn

[MedicCook]

It is not over until Mo throws the last pitch. These Phillies are a dangerous team.

[ScottieM]

It is not over until Mo throws the last pitch. These Phillies are a dangerous team.

That they are. I almost had a Heart Attack when Utley was up in the 7th with 2 on.

[floydpink]

Enter Sandman.:banger

[MedicCook]

Let's go Mo!!

[MedicCook]

4 outs and counting.

[Starscream]

It looks like the fat lady's tuning up...:hn

She's gargling and going over her scales...:hn

[MedicCook]

Yankees 3 outs away from #27!!

[ScottieM]

Here we go!!!!

[bvilchez]

We hold them off here and it's a wrap!!!!!!!

Now paging the fat lady to the stage...fat lady to the stage

[darkninja67]

9 years in Boston as a Bomber fan and I can finally smile.

Go Yankees!!!!

[bvilchez]

9 years in Boston as a Bomber fan and I can finally smile.

Go Yankees!!!!

:r:r:r That my friend takes b@lls....

thank you for staying loyal!!

[MedicCook]

2 outs to go.

[darkninja67]

:r:r:r That my friend takes b@lls....

thank you for staying loyal!!

Yeah the fans in NYC did not deal with the 2004 Chokee fiasco like we did.


That was a strike BTW

GO MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[bvilchez]

1 out to go!!!!!!!

[MedicCook]

1 out to go!!

[darkninja67]

1 more out to go

GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



got chills

[ScottieM]

I guess JRoll can't hit Mo. 2 Out.

[RJK18]

YANKEES ARE CHAMPs!!! Great series Phils

[darkninja67]

FINALLY #27!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Congrats to this team!!!!!!!!


Hope Matsui smiles when he gets the MVP trophy

[floydpink]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/rastapete69/1234549301808sa9.gif


http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/rastapete69/World_Series_trophy.jpg

27

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/rastapete69/YankeesWorldSeries-1.jpg

Great job by the Phillies! A very solid team and deserving of a chance to repeat as world champions.

This was a great thread. See ya next year for #28.:tu
;s

[darkninja67]

Now THAT is a team

[Blueface]

It looks like the fat lady's tuning up...:hn

Fat lady is singing a happy tune!!!

GO YANKEES

#27

[RightAJ]

'THEEEEE YANKEES WIN'

Yea Baby!

[ScottieM]

I guess we can say the Yankees have won a World Series Title this Decade? This Century? With the Jinx they called AROID?


How bout them Yankeeeeees!!!!!!!

[bvilchez]

And the Yankees are world series champions again!!!!!!!!!!

[Blueface]

....No argument there....but what have you done for me lately?

I believe we have now answered this question.:r

[RJK18]

Damn, no more Yankee baseball till april!

[darkninja67]

Nick Swisher has to be ready to party.

Wearing my Gehrig jersey to sleep tonight.

[VirtualSmitty]

Theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Yankees win! What a great way to break in the new stadium, what a great team :banger

[MedicCook]

Yankees in 6.

:banger

[elderboy02]

Congrats to the Yankees.

[ScottieM]

:tpd:

This horse ain't dead yet.
That is a very good Phillies team that doesn't quit.


It's dead now!!!! . But you were right. They are a tough team. The series was a nail biter till the end.

[darkninja67]

Congrats to THE BOSS

Well done team


Cashman did a great job. Went after the great players.

[yourchoice]

Hats off to the Yankees. They played a hell of a series. Congratulations to all of you Yankee fans.

It was fun being a fan of a defending World Champion for a year...something I hadn't been able to say for 25 years. Hopefully there won't be a drought for the great city of Philadelphia like that again. Now, GO EAGLES! :D

Pete, shoot me your addy and I'll get your winnings out to you.

[darkninja67]

Hats off to the Yankees. They played a hell of a series. Congratulations to all of you Yankee fans.

It was fun being a fan of a defending World Champion for a year...something I hadn't been able to say for 25 years. Hopefully there won't be a drought for the great city of Philadelphia like that again. Now, GO EAGLES! :D

Pete, shoot me your addy and I'll get your winnings out to you.

Phillies were a great match for us. Good luck Eagles.

[Blueface]

Just took a bit of my cigar budget and got me the hat and t-shirt they were wearing.
Link if anyone needs it.
http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp

[Blueface]

I am glad they got it done tonight.
Tomorrow would have been painful to watch with Damon also now out.
The Phillies never gave up and just kept coming at them.

[MedicCook]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/1104/mlb_g_yankees-celebration-war_910.jpg

[raisin]

I think that they were setting the Yanks up for a fall with this article:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2009/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=4599154

but now ESPN needs to lay down in the bed they have made, NYY - Team of the Decade.

[MedicCook]

I think that they were setting the Yanks up for a fall with this article:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2009/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=4599154

but now ESPN needs to lay down in the bed they have made, NYY - Team of the Decade.

Has to be the Yankees with the WS win.

[Blueface]

Has to be the Yankees with the WS win.

Well, maybe I am nuts but heck with the team of the decade.
With 27 championships and an unbelievable 40 appearances in a World Series, they Yankees are not only the team of the decade, they are the team of LIFETIME!!!

Most hate them for that simple reason, they win.
Many hate them because their owners will spend any money it takes to win.
Regardless, they have proven over and over they are winners.
I am just glad I have been a fan of a team for nearly 40 years that allowed me to see tough times and then see them turn around over and over and over again.

[BigAsh]

I believe we have now answered this question.:r

True.....

I am glad they got it done tonight.
Tomorrow would have been painful to watch with Damon also now out.
The Phillies never gave up and just kept coming at them.

Great series....The Yankees were the best team in baseball this year, and they deservedly won the WS.... no shame in losing to that team.....Congrats NYY!...



Looking forward to next year's REMATCH! :ss

[ir13]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/2contenders/contender_pictures/1377/yankees_suck.jpg

[floydpink]

Yes, the Yankees were on fire!!!!

[Blueface]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/2contenders/contender_pictures/1377/yankees_suck.jpg

Yes, the Yankees were on fire!!!!

Yes indeed.
I believe that photo is Matsui's cap as he "blazed" by the bases. OK, maybe with his bad knees, as he "burned" pitchers is a better thing to say. :r


Great series....The Yankees were the best team in baseball this year, and they deservedly won the WS.... no shame in losing to that team.....Congrats NYY!...

Looking forward to next year's REMATCH! :ss

It was truly a great series. Neither team ever quit. As I had said earlier, on paper, no doubt the Yankees were the better team. As others said, that doesn't always mean they will win. The Phillies were a worthy opponent to be in that series with the Yankees. They did what every team would like to do that wins a World Series, they were back to defend their title come what may.
In this case, it worked out for the Yankees. I really thought this would drag out to a painful 7 games.

[TheTraveler]

Great series. Great teams. Congrats to the Yankees for a well-deserved win and to the Phillies for putting up a good fight. That was a fun series to watch. :tu

As for NY being team of the decade? Eh, not really. Yeah they're really good. But team of the decade?

[Blueface]

G
As for NY being team of the decade? Eh, not really. Yeah they're really good. But team of the decade?

Objectively, who else would you say?
We had the Phillies go to two and win one.
We had Boston go to two and win two.
We had the Yankees go to three and win one. (Actually four and won two but can't really count 2000 as not considered part of this decade)
Along the way, the Yankees had a better win percentage of any other team in the decade.
So.....who would you suggest then if not the Yankees?

[RightAJ]

Objectively, who else would you say?
We had the Phillies go to two and win one.
We had Boston go to two and win two.
We had the Yankees go to three and win one. (Actually four and won two but can't really count 2000 as not considered part of this decade)
Along the way, the Yankees had a better win percentage of any other team in the decade.
So.....who would you suggest then if not the Yankees?

I'm with you :D

[VirtualSmitty]

Well, maybe I am nuts but heck with the team of the decade.
With 27 championships and an unbelievable 40 appearances in a World Series, they Yankees are not only the team of the decade, they are the team of LIFETIME!!!


:tpd: Who's going to the parade?

[TheTraveler]

Objectively, who else would you say?
We had the Phillies go to two and win one.
We had Boston go to two and win two.
We had the Yankees go to three and win one. (Actually four and won two but can't really count 2000 as not considered part of this decade)
Along the way, the Yankees had a better win percentage of any other team in the decade.
So.....who would you suggest then if not the Yankees?

All good, valid points but they're the Yankees so they simply can't. :r :r

I keed I keed. :)

[hotreds]

http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/a67/a49/a67a49cd-ead8-49c9-864a-651fa15a5edf

[ade06]

Congrats to the Yankees.

[Blueface]

:tpd: Who's going to the parade?

Joe,
I wish I was still in the NYC area.
Have gone to a few when I did live there.
What a great experience.

http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/a67/a49/a67a49cd-ead8-49c9-864a-651fa15a5edf

:r

[feznuk]

Congratulations to the Yankees. That was a good series and a well deserved win. They kept constant pressure on the Phils and in the end never really faltered. They made very few mistakes for the Phillies to capitalize on.

Last night was electric if you are a Yankees fan, but for us Phillie fans it was just darn frustrating…..lot’s of opportunities, but nobody closing the sale. At times it looked like Ruiz was the only one that made the trip to NY. He really played a hell of a game.

Great thread everybody!

Football season can now officially begin. GO EAGLES! :tu

[Starscream]

Wearing my Gehrig jersey to sleep tonight.

We're watching "The Pride of the Yankees" in class today.

[MedicCook]

Actually 2000 does count as part of the decade since it is 2000-2009.

The Yankees went to 4 WS this decade (00,01,03,09) and won two of them (00,09)
They had more wins than any team in the decade.
They only team that would be a close second would be the Red Sox.

[Blueface]

Actually 2000 does count as part of the decade since it is 2000-2009.

The Yankees went to 4 WS this decade (00,01,03,09) and won two of them (00,09)
They had more wins than any team in the decade.
They only team that would be a close second would be the Red Sox.

Truly agree.
However, either I misunderstood it in my rapid reading of or the geniuses at ESPN are the ones that are discounting 2000 as part of the decade.

[ucubed]

Let's go Yankees...Godzilla breathing fire all over =D

[Starscream]

Actually 2000 does count as part of the decade since it is 2000-2009.

The Yankees went to 4 WS this decade (00,01,03,09) and won two of them (00,09)
They had more wins than any team in the decade.
They only team that would be a close second would be the Red Sox.

Truly agree.
However, either I misunderstood it in my rapid reading of or the geniuses at ESPN are the ones that are discounting 2000 as part of the decade.

The way I've always heard it was 2000 is a part of this decade, but not a part of the 21st century. 2001 began the 21st century, but 2000 began the 00s decade.

[The Poet]

This thread was fun, guys - thanks for all who pitched in, and to all who took a hit with good grace. Hope to see you back next year.

[kelmac07]

AGHHHHH...congrats to the Yankees!!

[floydpink]

AGHHHHH...congrats to the Yankees!!

That had to hurt.:r

Who knows, maybe a subway series next year.....

[Starscream]

AGHHHHH...congrats to the Yankees!!
:tpd:
That had to hurt.:r


It didn't hurt too bad for me. Can't speak for anyone else.

[Blueface]

AGHHHHH...congrats to the Yankees!!

:r

You are a better man than my brother in law.
He is a die hard Mets fan that can only say the word "Yankees" with some nasty explicative before and after the word.:r

[yourchoice]

Who knows, maybe a subway series next year.....

Okay...."AARPedro" is officially the second funniest statement in this thread. :r :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

:r

You are a better man than my brother in law.
He is a die hard Mets fan that can only say the word "Yankees" with some nasty explicative before and after the word.:r

I said it...just didn't type it. :r:r

[Starscream]

Before this thread goes stale, let me ask all the Yankee fans: What do you think about them getting rid of the old Yankee Stadium? I think it should be a crime, as WAY too much history was made there. Not knocking the new stadium, but the old one should become an historic landmark IMHO.
I've been thinking about that all day, as we watched "The Pride of the Yankees" in my English class today.

[Blueface]

Before this thread goes stale, let me ask all the Yankee fans: What do you think about them getting rid of the old Yankee Stadium? I think it should be a crime, as WAY too much history was made there. Not knocking the new stadium, but the old one should become an historic landmark IMHO.
I've been thinking about that all day, as we watched "The Pride of the Yankees" in my English class today.

I was there this past May.
While it was a thrill to be in the new stadium, as I left, I paused to honor the old one and remember the great times there.
It was tough indeed to wave it goodbye but I truly believe nothing is forever.
Everything must come to an end.

I was recently watching the Jets game and they showed the new stadium. That too brings back memories as a Giants fan.
I watched that stadium built. Lived just a stone throw away down a couple of exits from it on Rt. 3.
That too has come to an end after this year.

[VirtualSmitty]

Before this thread goes stale, let me ask all the Yankee fans: What do you think about them getting rid of the old Yankee Stadium? I think it should be a crime, as WAY too much history was made there. Not knocking the new stadium, but the old one should become an historic landmark IMHO.
I've been thinking about that all day, as we watched "The Pride of the Yankees" in my English class today.

I loved the old stadium. I have a ton of great memories from that place. But it was uncomfortable, old, and kinda dirty in general (anybody else have fond memories of the bathrooms by the bleachers?). The new place is much more open, much more comfortable, and has tributes to Yankees past all over the place. I was on the fence about the new place, but after a few trips there i've been convinced.

[Starscream]

I was there this past May.
While it was a thrill to be in the new stadium, as I left, I paused to honor the old one and remember the great times there.
It was tough indeed to wave it goodbye but I truly believe nothing is forever.
Everything must come to an end.

I was recently watching the Jets game and they showed the new stadium. That too brings back memories as a Giants fan.
I watched that stadium built. Lived just a stone throw away down a couple of exits from it on Rt. 3.
That too has come to an end after this year.

I loved the old stadium. I have a ton of great memories from that place. But it was uncomfortable, old, and kinda dirty in general (anybody else have fond memories of the bathrooms by the bleachers?). The new place is much more open, much more comfortable, and has tributes to Yankees past all over the place. I was on the fence about the new place, but after a few trips there i've been convinced.

I don't mind them moving into a new stadium, but why can't they turn the old one into a museum or something? The Steinbrenners and the city of NY don't seem to give a damn about it, and that's a shame.

[VirtualSmitty]

I don't mind them moving into a new stadium, but why can't they turn the old one into a museum or something? The Steinbrenners and the city of NY don't seem to give a damn about it, and that's a shame.

They need the parking. Plus they are making a killing selling off old bricks and seats :r

[MedicCook]

Before this thread goes stale, let me ask all the Yankee fans: What do you think about them getting rid of the old Yankee Stadium? I think it should be a crime, as WAY too much history was made there. Not knocking the new stadium, but the old one should become an historic landmark IMHO.
I've been thinking about that all day, as we watched "The Pride of the Yankees" in my English class today.

I think it needs to go down. It is not the original Stadium from 1923 with the 70's renovation. Also NYC own's the building and I don't think the tax payers need to be covering more of the cost of things down there. They also need to make room for the youth sports fields that the new Stadium took away when built.

[Starscream]

It is not the original Stadium from 1923 with the 70's renovation. Also NYC own's the building and I don't think the tax payers need to be covering more of the cost of things down there.

That's true. It's the same field, but different stands, facilities, and everything else. They could at least keep the field and tear down the rest. Kinda like they were supposed to do with the old Detroit Stadium. Use the field as part of the youth facility.

[Blueface]

I think it all boils down to money.
While the city owns it, the Yankees could in fact buy it and could have kept it as a shrine.
However, with the price of real estate in NYC, the reality is that land better serves financially for other uses such as parking lot, etc.
To that, add the costs associated with maintaining it long term.

It is a shame and I can see trying to keep it for posterity given the history of this club but I can also see the financial argument and the thought of moving on to a new home, for a new history.

My last memory of the old stadium as I left the new stadium in May.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/DSCN1122.jpg

[floydpink]

Heard a funny quote on talk radio this morning;

"rooting for the Yankees is a bit like rooting for Microsoft."

[BigAsh]

repeat WS in 2010....

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/12476686/phillies-yanks-good-enough-to-meet-again-in-2010-fall-classic

[The Poet]

As for the old stadium, there is only one part of it that is original 1923 vintage, and survived the 70's renovation. I believe that is Gate 4 (one of the gates, anyway), and there is a grassroot movement to save it as a monument. The city claims it would be too expensive to do so, while the supporters say it would only cost a million or so. For the Yankees, that is beer money.

I'd like to see that one piece saved, but one can't expect the whole structure to be preserved and maintained in perpetuity.

[floydpink]

repeat WS in 2010....

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/12476686/phillies-yanks-good-enough-to-meet-again-in-2010-fall-classic

I'd be willing to give 5 to 1 odds on a wager that this WILL NOT be the case next year.

[VirtualSmitty]

I'd be willing to give 5 to 1 odds on a wager that this WILL NOT be the case next year.

Depends what moves each team does over the off season. The Phillies are a real good team, with some help in the pen they'd be even tougher. The Yanks are always a good bet to be there, I could see it happening.

[The Poet]

Heard a funny quote on talk radio this morning;

"rooting for the Yankees is a bit like rooting for Microsoft."

I can remember when that quote ended in "rooting for US Steel". Then it was "rooting for Ma Bell". Then it was "rooting for IBM". Now it's Microsoft.

My point? Plus ca change, but the Yankees just keep moving along. Are they a monopoly? No, but keep in mind that Congress did give MLB an anti-trust exemption, so in effect ALL baseball teams are monopolies.

[floydpink]

I can remember when that quote ended in "rooting for US Steel". Then it was "rooting for Ma Bell". Then it was "rooting for IBM". Now it's Microsoft.

My point? Plus ca change, but the Yankees just keep moving along. Are they a monopoly? No, but keep in mind that Congress did give MLB an anti-trust exemption, so in effect ALL baseball teams are monopolies.

Wow, you're old.:D

[The Poet]

Wow, you're old.:D

Damn skippy. :fu2

[kelmac07]

This thread isn't closed yet? :D

[The Poet]

This thread isn't closed yet? :D

$#!+ no, Mac - the Phillies are still waiting for Game 7. :r

[Blueface]

This thread isn't closed yet? :D

See what happens when you are a Yankees fan?
As I always say to my brother in law (that die hard Mets fan), come on over to the dark side. You will certainly have more fun in the post season/playoffs.:r

[kelmac07]

See what happens when you are a Yankees fan?
As I always say to my brother in law (that die hard Mets fan), come on over to the dark side. You will certainly have more fun in the post season/playoffs.:r

That ain't gonna happen!!!

[Blueface]

That ain't gonna happen!!!

Are you sure?
We will gladly take a Mets convert.
While the party we are having may look really good from the outside looking in, boy is it much more fun from the inside.:r
Come on over.
Luke, I am your father!!!:r

[kelmac07]

Are you sure?
We will gladly take a Mets convert.
While the party we are having may look really good from the outside looking in, boy is it much more fun from the inside.:r
Come on over.
Luke, I am your father!!!:r

Hasn't happened in 42 years...won't happen now brother!! ;s GO METS!!

[Blueface]

Hasn't happened in 42 years...won't happen now brother!! ;s GO METS!!

As Yoda would say:
Suffer continue you therefore should then.:D

[floydpink]

Mets/Jets
Yankees/Giants

Thank God I am the latter.

[kelmac07]

Mets/Bills here...even worse.

[floydpink]

Mets/Bills here...even worse.


My condolences.:D

[BigAsh]

$#!+ no, Mac - the Phillies are still waiting for Game 7. :r

Ouch.....kickin' a brother when he's down......

[VirtualSmitty]

Mets/Bills here...even worse.

At least it's not Mets/Browns, that would really suck.

[Starscream]

Mets/Bills here...even worse.

Not NY, but Reds/Panthers here. Not a good year.:)

[Starscream]

An article on hating the Yankees:

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091108/SPORTS01/911080325/1021/RSS0206

[The Poet]

Ouch.....kickin' a brother when he's down......

Forgive me, my brother - but it was too good a set-up to let slide. :D

[kelmac07]

Still open??? Come on guys...catchers and pitchers report in 93 days.

[ScottieM]

I had to post this one:

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj110/thurm15/app9566011257444657.jpg

:ss

[Starscream]

I had to post this one:

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj110/thurm15/app9566011257444657.jpg

:ss

:r:r