New York Yankees 2012

[MedicCook]

New York Yankees 2012












The Yankees look to bring the Championship back to it's home in the Bronx.

Cashman is back with a new contract, CC was given an extension to his contract and today the Yankees signed Freddy Garcia for $5M 1 year deal. Reports are that the Red Sox offered him a 2 year deal but he wanted to stay in NY. The Yankees front office have stated that the team is pretty much set other than shoring up the back of the rotation.

[icehog3]

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[MedicCook]

I hope they have a rematch Tom.

[icehog3]

I hope they have a rematch Tom.

That would be good with me as well, Ryan, I would be thrilled to see the Tigers take the Central again next season. :)

[KidRock]

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:)

2012 Tigers..JV

[The Poet]

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And where's the photo of the Rangers' celebration as they sent your Tiggers motoring back to Robocop City? :r

[YankeeMan]

You guys are cruel!!!

However, when you all get to 27 championships, give me a yell.

[VirtualSmitty]

Can't wait :tu

[Taki]

Really!!!! Haha GO PHILLIES!!!!!

[icehog3]

And where's the photo of the Rangers' celebration as they sent your Tiggers motoring back to Robocop City? :r

Rangers fans can post that, they were given the right. Just like this Tigers fan was given the right to post that one. ;)

Or maybe they are too sad since the Red Pigeons dropped them to Buffalo Bills status.

[The Poet]

Rangers fans can post that.


Are you sure Ranger fans can post that? After all, it is Texas, not Tech-sass. :r

[MedicCook]

So far the Yankees have not met with CJ Wilson in person. It is reported he is seeking a $100M contract. I think the Yankees have enought $100M contracts that choke in the postseason.

[MedicCook]

Happy B-Day to Mariano Rivera, Mike Easler, Otto Vélez, Irv Noren, Jack Enright, Jack Wanner

[icehog3]

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[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthays: Jimmie DeShong, Steve Hamilton, Bob Tewksbury, Barry Evans, Tacks Latimer, Joe Kerrigan, Craig Wilson, Matt Lawton.

[RUNYYFan]

Looking forward to this year. Only 82 days until Pitchers & Catchers!

[MedicCook]

Yankees Bithdays on 12/5: Snake Wiltse, Joe Gedeon, Gary Roenicke & Jack Urban.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays on 12/6: Hall of Famer Tony Lazzeri, Jose Contreras, Gary Ward, Gus Niarhos, Harry Wolverton, Larry Bowa, Chris Basak & Kevin Cash.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Deaths 12/8: Bill Hogg, Balsy Louden, Nick Cullop & Dave Madison.

Yankees Birthdays 12/8: The “Moose,” Mike Mussina, Alfredo Aceves, Tim Foli, Eddie Brinkman, Jimmy Austin, Jack Thoney & Joe Connor.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/10: Doc Edwards, Roy Carlyle, Paul Assenmacher & Bots Nekola.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/11: Hal Brown, Bob Sykes & Nate Field.

Joe DiMaggio retired on this date in 1951.

Roger Maris was traded to the Yankees on this date in 1959.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/12: Mike Buddie, Steve Farr, Pedro Gonzalez & Paul Pee-Wee Wanninger.

Yankees Deaths 12/12: Thomas Myles, Jim Weaver, Julie Wera & Gene Layden.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/13: Dale Berra, Lindy McDaniel, Nate Oliver, Bill Castro, Jeff Robinson, Hank Majeski & Paul Boris.

Yankees Deaths 12/13: Dan McGann, Al Schultz, Orth Collins & Billy Shantz.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/14: Jim Roland, John Anderson & Mitch Lyden.

Yankees Deaths 12/14: Elston Howard (MVP), Roger Maris (the true single season HR champ) (MVP) & Champ Osteen.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees won the bidding for Japanese SS Hiroyuki Nakajima. The winning bid was in the $2M range and now they have 30 days to negotiate a contract. There is a good chance the Yankees will sign and trade him.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/15: Stan Bahnsen, Eddie Robinson & Gil Blanco.

Yankees Deaths 12/15: Bill Otis

Dave Winfield signed a 10-year contract with the Yankees on this date in 1980.

Wade Boggs defected from the Red Sox to the Yankees on this date in 1992.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/16: Charles Gipson, Ted Wilborn & Chris Britton.

[MedicCook]

On Friday 3 Yankees were given MLB's Greatness in Baseball Yearly (GIBBY) Awards.

Derek Jeter for Performance of the Year for the game he got his 3000th hit with a HR & went 5/5.

Robinson Cano for Wow Factor, as one of the game's most exciting stars.

David Robertson for Setup Man of 2011.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/17: Rollie Sheldon, Kent Hadley, Bobby Ojeda, Charlie Sands & Curtis Pride.

Yankees Deaths 12/17: Lou McEvoy, Ping Bodie & Hank Sevareid.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/18: Bill “Moose” Skowron & Scott Nielsen.

Another notable birthday on 12/18: Ty Cobb

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/19: Andy Cannizaro, Ian Kennedy, Walt “No Neck” Williams, Clay Parker, Rob Gardner, Gordie Windhorn & Rafael Soriano.

Yankees Deaths 12/19: John Knight.

[MedicCook]

It's has been a very quiet off-season for the Yankees. Sounds like the Yankees are out of the bidding for Japan star pitcher Darvish. The winning bidder to negotiate with him looks to be either the Jays or Rangers with a bid over $50M. Way too much to spend on a player just to get the rights to try and sign him.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/20: Oscar Gamble, Thad Tillotson, George Pipgras, Fred Merkle, Jimmy Williams & Branch Rickey.

Yankees Deaths 12/20: Al Lyons & Doc Farrell.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/21: Latroy Hawkins, d’Angelo Jimenez, Elliott Maddox, Dave Kingman, Royce Ring & Buddy Carlyle.

Yankees Deaths 12/21: Elrod Hendricks & Harry Williams.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 12/22: Tom Underwood, Elrod Hendricks & Matty Alou.

Yankees Deaths 12/22: Bennie Bengough, Queenie O’Rourke, Bobby Hogue & Archie Campbell.

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You looked a little lonely in here Ryan :D


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[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 1/4: Ted Lilly, George Selkirk, Tom Gorman, Paul Gibson, Daryl Boston, Blondy Ryan & Klondike Smith.

Yankees Deaths 1/4: Foster Edwards & Tony Rensa.

[MedicCook]

So far the Yankees big free agent moves have been bringing back Freddy Garcia and Andruw Jones. The Japanese infielder the Yankees won the bidding right to appears to be staying in Japan. He is a started SS and the best the Yankees can give him is a bench role and they will not meet his $ demands. Good chance that Eric Chavez will be signed for the bench. He has said he will return to the Yankees or retire. On the Garza trade talks the Yankees look to be out of the running. The Cubs want the Yankees 3 top prospects which is not going to happen.

[MedicCook]

Yankees Birthdays 1/5: Ron Kittle, Henry Cotto, Jack Kramer, Benny Kauff & Art Fletcher.

Yankees Deaths 1/5: Mike Cantwell, Gene Elliott & George Washburn.

On this date in 1920 the Yankees officially announced the trade with the Red Sox that brought George Herman 'Babe' Ruth to the Yankees.

[icehog3]

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[VirtualSmitty]

Well, looks like the starting rotation is no longer a problem. Pineda and Kuroda in the same night? Cue the march (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yys5iioLUNw&feature=related) ;)

[jonumberone]

I like the move.
Wish it was king Felix coming back, but this definitely makes them younger in the rotation.
I feel like it was a good trade.
Montero didn't have anywhere to play, and Pineda has a huge upside.
The 4 man race for the last 2 rotation spots will be fun to watch!

[kelmac07]

Who's gonna catch? Cervelli? Montero has the better bat.

[jonumberone]

Who's gonna catch? Cervelli? Montero has the better bat.

Russel Martin!
Montero wasn't much of a catcher.
If Cervelli isn't the backup, Austin Romine will be.
He is the best "catching" prospect the yanks have.

[VirtualSmitty]

Who's gonna catch? Cervelli? Montero has the better bat.

Martin, if he stays healthy. Romine if he's not. Cervelli will back up until Gary Sanchez is ready. Yankees are stacked deep with catching talent, Montero has an awesome bat and I think will be a great hitter for Seattle, but he isn't that good behind the plate.

[kelmac07]

Forgot about Romine.

[jonumberone]

I wonder where Seattle will play Montero?
I don't think they will catch him.
Does he go to the outfield or first base?
I heard during the season they were unhappy with Justin Smoak and wished they traded Lee to the Yanks instead.
I wonder if they will keep Smoak and use Montero to push him?
Either way they still have a long road to catch Texas and now the Angels

[The Poet]

I'm not so sure I like this trade, and likely won't be for years. Pitching is fragile, while I can see Montero being a 40/100 guy for the next 15 years. And remember, Posada was once denigrated for his lack of ability behind the dish, yet did better than OK IMHO. True, he was never Pudge, but he was never the Pizza man either.

[VirtualSmitty]

I'm not so sure I like this trade, and likely won't be for years. Pitching is fragile, while I can see Montero being a 40/100 guy for the next 15 years. And remember, Posada was once denigrated for his lack of ability behind the dish, yet did better than OK IMHO. True, he was never Pudge, but he was never the Pizza man either.

It's much easier to find a bat than a strong arm. Pineda has a lot of upside to him, personally I think it's a great trade. MArtin, Cervelli, Romine and Garcia are all far better catchers than Montero, the Yanks need the DH spot for some of their aging players, he couldn't play outfield because of his lack of speed, there really was just no good place to play him.

[MedicCook]

Now that Spring Training is here and the last of the Yankees have been signed to contract here is the opening day roster minus and injuries that may happen during the spring.

Catcher
Russell Martin
Francisco Cervelli

Infield
Mark Teixeira
Robinson Cano
Derek Jeter
Eduardo Nunez
Alex Rodriguez
Eric Chavez

Outfielders
Nick Swisher
Curtis Granderson
Brett Gardner
Andruw Jones
Raul Ibanez

Starters
CC Sabathia
Ivan Nova
Hiroki Kuroda
Michael Pineda
Phil Hughes
Freddy Garcia

Relievers
Mariano Rivera
David Robertson
Rafael Soriano
Cory Wade
Boone Logan

The only opening on the 25 man roster is in the bullpen which they have a few different pitchers that will be fighting for that spot. The 5th spot in the rotation will be between Hughes and Garcia with the loser going to the bullpen. The primary DH's will be a platoon between Jones & Ibanez.

[VirtualSmitty]

Now that Spring Training is here and the last of the Yankees have been signed to contract here is the opening day roster minus and injuries that may happen during the spring.

Catcher
Russell Martin
Francisco Cervelli

Infield
Mark Teixeira
Robinson Cano
Derek Jeter
Eduardo Nunez
Alex Rodriguez
Eric Chavez

Outfielders
Nick Swisher
Curtis Granderson
Brett Gardner
Andruw Jones
Raul Ibanez

Starters
CC Sabathia
Ivan Nova
Hiroki Kuroda
Michael Pineda
Phil Hughes
Freddy Garcia

Relievers
Mariano Rivera
David Robertson
Rafael Soriano
Cory Wade
Boone Logan

The only opening on the 25 man roster is in the bullpen which they have a few different pitchers that will be fighting for that spot. The 5th spot in the rotation will be between Hughes and Garcia with the loser going to the bullpen. The primary DH's will be a platoon between Jones & Ibanez.

It's going to be a good year. The Yanks have the complete roster in the division :tu

[x man]

That would be good with me as well, Ryan, I would be thrilled to see the Tigers take the Central again next season. :)

They wont get any farther if they play the bombers again.
We lookin goood.:tu

[Islayphile]

Add another fan of the Evil Empire to the list

:tu

[MedicCook]

Bobby V has jumped right into the Yankees/Red Sox war by bad mouthing the Yankees everytime a microphone is in front of his face.

Yankees first Spring Training game will be Friday against the University of South Florida on Friday. Sunday they will be on the YES Network against the Phillies at 1pm.

[Islayphile]

Bobby V hasn't even led a team to a division title, let alone win a World Series.

He should keep his piehole clamped shut.

[MedicCook]

That's Bobby V though. He has always been that way. The Red Sox have been a circus the last couple season's and they hired the perfect Ring Master.

[Islayphile]

Yup, a blowhard running his mouth.

[VirtualSmitty]

Bobby V has jumped right into the Yankees/Red Sox war by bad mouthing the Yankees everytime a microphone is in front of his face.

Yankees first Spring Training game will be Friday against the University of South Florida on Friday. Sunday they will be on the YES Network against the Phillies at 1pm.

Who cares. Boston is third place team at best.

[MedicCook]

Who cares. Boston is third place team at best.

I agree. The Ray's are closer to the Yankees then the Sox are.

[Islayphile]

With the new rules coming down the pipe, 3rd place can get them a wildcard spot.

[MedicCook]

Yankees beat the college team today to open up spring training games.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees are on the YES Network today at 1pm.

[x man]

Wish we had yes in Philth adelphia.

[MedicCook]

The first injury of the spring has hit the Yankees. David Robertson has a mild ankle sprain. The injuy happened while at his house. He is getting an MRI done and after that they will have more of an idea about how long he will be out for.

[Islayphile]

I read that...not a good start but at least it's early March

[MedicCook]

Yankees are on YES today at 1pm.

[MedicCook]

Yankees & Red Sox tonight on YES at 7pm.

[VirtualSmitty]

Thread slowed down. So much happening. Joba hurt again, Ibanez blasts his first spring HR (and what second hit? lol), Pineida finds his velocity after all that talk of him slowing down, Andy comes out of reitrement, A-Rod looks sharp, Kuroda is pitching well, things are looking good again.

And Ryan, you are slacking!

[Islayphile]

Yeah, lot's of stuff going on in Yankee Universe..most of it good

I can't wait till the the season starts

[jonumberone]

Thread slowed down. So much happening. Joba hurt again, Ibanez blasts his first spring HR (and what second hit? lol), Pineida finds his velocity after all that talk of him slowing down, Andy comes out of reitrement, A-Rod looks sharp, Kuroda is pitching well, things are looking good again.

And Ryan, you are slacking!

For me the most positive thing to come out of spring has been Phil Hughes
I think he's the key to a successful season.
It's time for him to become the pitcher we all hoped he would be.
I expect Nova to take a step back, so Phil needs to stay off the DL, in the rotation, and stay consistent all season long!

[BigAsh]

For me the most positive thing to come out of spring has been Phil Hughes
I think he's the key to a successful season.
It's time for him to become the pitcher we all hoped he would be.
I expect Nova to take a step back, so Phil needs to stay off the DL, in the rotation, and stay consistent all season long!

wanna bet a fiver.....:r:r

[BigJPinDC]

Something's going on with Phil behind the scenes I think. He was Phil the Franchise, the guy they wouldn't trade for Johan Santana and then wasn't he injured during a no-hitter and now he's fighting for a rotation spot with Freddy Garcia? I would really like to see him succeed.

I wonder if there is still left over animosity to him from when he and Ian Kennedy and Joba were all acting like punks when they first came up.

Keys for me are Texiera figuring out how to overcome the shift and Swisher staying healthy. I can't wait for the season to start!

jp

[VirtualSmitty]

For me the most positive thing to come out of spring has been Phil Hughes
I think he's the key to a successful season.
It's time for him to become the pitcher we all hoped he would be.
I expect Nova to take a step back, so Phil needs to stay off the DL, in the rotation, and stay consistent all season long!

I think if they were confident in the back end of the rotation Andy wouldn't be back. I think Phil is better suited to the bullpen myself.

[MedicCook]

Nova has not been very consistent this spring either. I can see him being sent back to Triple-A to figure things out.

[BigJPinDC]

Looks like the opening day roster today in Miami:

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Robinson Cano 2B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Nick Swisher RF
Raul Ibanez DH
Russell Martin C
Brett Gardner LF

LHP CC Sabathia

Hopefully Ibanez will be on a short leash. I feel like there is more upside to Andrew Jones.

[Islayphile]

Two former Yankees helped to defeat the Red Sox yesterday in Detroit.

All on the same pitch

:D

[Islayphile]

Opening Day in Tampa....3:10 Start

Let's Go Yankees!

[VirtualSmitty]

Bummer, strange to see Mo blow one in his first try :sh

[kelmac07]

Ouch!!!

[Islayphile]

Bummer, strange to see Mo blow one in his first try :sh

CC was off too...guess they're rusty

[BigJPinDC]

Girardi owned by Madden again. What a joke. The team is going to have to work really hard to constantly dig themselves out of the messes he puts them in.

Game one - Jeter leads off with a base hit (of course). Granderson comes up against a shift. If the call is to lay down a bunt to the empty left side everything changes but no - he bounces right into a shift-aided DP.

Let's DH regulars, have your horse IBB a guy in the first inning of the first game and screw Gardner and leave in the wrong reliever because you don't want to burn people out - on day two. It's Day Two.

Fire him.

[kelmac07]

One good note...in 1997 and 2009, the Yankees started 0-2 and won the World Series both years. :D

[Islayphile]

One good note...in 1997 and 2009, the Yankees started 0-2 and won the World Series both years. :D

Yanks didn't win the WS in '97

98
99



and oh yeah....2000

:r

[Islayphile]

Good to get the first win of the season out of the way

Nova pitched a good game...gave up a lot of hits but mostly ground ball outs

[Islayphile]

Garcia's night was one of the saddest pitching performances that I've ever seen.

5 WP's....zero command

If they were playing a better ball club, he would've gotten shelled.


That said...nice to get another win

[Islayphile]

Opening Day at the Stadium!

:banger

[VirtualSmitty]

Opening Day at the Stadium!

:banger

Called out sick today to be there :D

[Islayphile]

Opening Day at the Stadium!

:banger

Called out sick today to be there :D

Good to be you today!

I'll have to settle for MLB Gameday

[Islayphile]

Swishalicious!

[Islayphile]

An A-Bomb, from A-Rod

and the Yankees take a 4-0 lead

:D

[Islayphile]

The Grandyman can, oh the Grandyman can!

[kelmac07]

Granderson had an AWESOME night last evening. :tu

[BigJPinDC]

Always good to see that bats in action, Swisher can't maintain what he's doing, even in a walk year. Grandy is pure class, an awesome Yankee.

I remember the night A-Rod did it and in interviews the next day he said he still had to take out the trash when he got home. That was before Kate, Madonna and Cameron. =)

[RichieBklyn]

Grandyman!!!

[Islayphile]

Grandyman!!!

Can!

[x man]

Can!

Yeah, the Grandyman can.
He is the example of what baseball is about.
The only time he grandstands, well u know the rest.
The 3rd one left so fast Sterling didnt have time to say
it is high, it was there it goes, it`s gone.

[Islayphile]

Yeah, the Grandyman can.
He is the example of what baseball is about.
The only time he grandstands, well u know the rest.
The 3rd one left so fast Sterling didnt have time to say
it is high, it was there it goes, it`s gone.

Reminded me very much of how Winfield used to knock them out of the ol' park

[BigJPinDC]

Crazy uniforms today. Good to be working from home.

[Islayphile]

Crazy uniforms today. Good to be working from home.

I'm going to try to sneak out early to watch the game at my cigar lounge.

Go Yanks!

[Islayphile]

Swishalicious!!!!!!!!!

[BigJPinDC]

and Chavez! Love it, love every minute of it.

[Islayphile]

and Chavez! Love it, love every minute of it.

:banger

[BigJPinDC]

lol - always in the back of my mind is how like 60% of the 10 (kidding) saves Mo has ever blown in his career are against the Sox. We need a 3 run lead to be safe.

[BigJPinDC]

Yankeeeesss Winnn!!!

[BigJPinDC]

Another awesome addition to the rivalry history. Swisher is unstoppable.

[Islayphile]

NY Yankees...sometimes down but NEVER out!

[BigJPinDC]

All is right in the world. CC pitching through the 8th, Mariano closing, A-Rod homering and Jeter .400-ing.

[BigJPinDC]

How the catchers will communicate wtih the pitchers tonight is a mystery to me.

[The Poet]

Well, looks like the starting rotation is no longer a problem. Pineda and Kuroda in the same night? Cue the march (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yys5iioLUNw&feature=related) ;)

I like the move.
Wish it was king Felix coming back, but this definitely makes them younger in the rotation.
I feel like it was a good trade.
Montero didn't have anywhere to play, and Pineda has a huge upside.
The 4 man race for the last 2 rotation spots will be fun to watch!

I'm not so sure I like this trade, and likely won't be for years. Pitching is fragile, while I can see Montero being a 40/100 guy for the next 15 years. And remember, Posada was once denigrated for his lack of ability behind the dish, yet did better than OK IMHO. True, he was never Pudge, but he was never the Pizza man either.


OK, you decide . . . did I predict this, or jinx it? :confused:

[BigJPinDC]

What a mess this is now, huh?

[x man]

MP and Joba out till into next season,
Andy got tagged in Trenton wed. nite.
The rotation was my worry since we didnt get Lee
and now i`m not sleeping.
Oy vay.

[Islayphile]

MP and Joba out till into next season,
Andy got tagged in Trenton wed. nite.
The rotation was my worry since we didnt get Lee
and now i`m not sleeping.
Oy vay.

I was at the game that Andy pitched in Trenton

He didn't get tagged....very poor fielding that was scored as a hit vs. an error....that one allowed 2 of the runs.

Another error in the 3rd led to another run.

The Thunders' 3rd baseman made both blunders...he needs a lot of work defensively.

[x man]

I was at the game that Andy pitched in Trenton

He didn't get tagged....very poor fielding that was scored as a hit vs. an error....that one allowed 2 of the runs.

Another error in the 3rd led to another run.

The Thunders' 3rd baseman made both blunders...he needs a lot of work defensively.

So, how did he look to you?

[x man]

Saw Joba in dugout, seems he`s wearing a boot, and might return this yr.

[Islayphile]

So, how did he look to you?

He looked pretty good to me.

1. Still has strike out quality stuff

2. Pick off move is stilll very sharp

3. Pounced off the mound for a ball and he looked very quick and agile doing it.

[BigJPinDC]

Took 2/3 from the Tigers but really was because we lined up our two best pitchers.

[Islayphile]

It'd sure be nice if the bats came alive in the KC series

[BigJPinDC]

Ca-no. Let's catch lightning in a bottle with Phelps tonight!
Also hoping for the emergence of the Soriano-Hughes-Robertson trifecta while Mariano heals. Please Joe.

[BigAsh]

Mo out for the year with torn ACL???....

Mariano Rivera's season -- and perhaps his career -- may have ended during batting practice on Thursday. The initial diagnosis on Rivera's right knee is a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Yankees manager Joe Girardi told reporters after Thursday's game in Kansas City. Rivera is expected to get a second opinion.

"If that's what it is, that's about as bad as it gets," Girardi told reporters.

The 42-year-old had hinted before the season that the 2012 season may be his last.

Rivera injured his right knee during batting practice before Thursday's game at Kauffman Stadium. Rivera was examined by Royals doctor Joe Noland and Yankees trainers before being sent to KU MedWest for an MRI.

Girardi and bullpen coach Mike Harkey picked Rivera up off the ground and carried Rivera to a cart to be taken off the field.

MLB Network showed live footage of Rivera being taken off the field. Rivera was slumped against the center-field fence during Yankees batting practice before Girardi and Harkey helped him to the cart.

YES Network had video footage of Rivera shagging fly balls that showed a ball hit by Jayson Nix that went over Rivera's head and he jumped to try to catch it, but it appeared his right knee buckled and he fell to the ground.

They also showed the reaction of Nix and Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez, who was behind the batting cage could be seen saying, "Oh, my God. Oh, my God."

Rivera has shagged foul balls throughout his career in the big leagues. Considered one of the team's best athletes, Rivera has often joked that he'd like to come back as a centerfielder after retiring as a pitcher.

[jonumberone]

UGh, Mo going down is a killer.
While it sucks for the team and the fans, I really feel for Mo.
You got the feeling this was going to be his last year, but he was going to go away on his terms and on top!
It will be sad if this injury ends his career, but will be sadder if he tries to come back and isn't the same. :(

I think Hughes needs to stay in the rotation.
If Tex and Cano don't start hitting, might as well call this a rebuilding year and it won't matter who's pitching or closing for that matter.

In happier news,
did anyone catch AJ Burnett's line from the other night?

2.2 IP 12H and 12 Earned runs
Your manager must really hate you if he leaves you in to give up 12 Earned runs! :r

[yachties23]

I feel terrible for Mo. Honestly one of the best guys in sports. I've had the opportunity to meet him once and he was just the nicest guy. I do hope he can come back from this, because no player deserves to go out like that, specifically one of his caliber.

That being said, if a Met closer tore his ACL shagging fly balls, the jokes made at his expense would be limitless. So while I do feel terrible for Mo, I have absolutely zero sympathy for Yankee fans.

[jonumberone]

That being said, if a Met closer tore his ACL shagging fly balls, the jokes made at his expense would be limitless. So while I do feel terrible for Mo, I have absolutely zero sympathy for Yankee fans.

Shagging fly's is pretty common for pitchers around the league.
During BP the pitching staff works out in the outfield, they don't just sit around the clubhouse drinking beer and eating chicken.
Well they do on one team, but thats a story for another day. ;)

[BigJPinDC]

I think you are confusing 'fans' of a particular team with jerks who happen to also be fans of a particluar team. Kind of shallow to make an inclusive statement like that about anybody. Unless it's Packers fans obviously.

[yachties23]

I think you are confusing 'fans' of a particular team with jerks who happen to also be fans of a particluar team. Kind of shallow to make an inclusive statement like that about anybody. Unless it's Packers fans obviously.

Nah, I'm not. Ask Dom, he will tell you. Like I said, I have nothing but respect for the man, but that doesn't mean in any way shape or form I have to feel bad for the Yankees or Yankee fans.

Second off, He was booed at Yankee stadium two seasons ago. YOU BOOED MARIANO RIVERA. Are you serious? This man is the reason you won 5 world series since 96. Without him, you would have been just as good as everybody else, he was the difference maker, and he was booed. I still will never fathom that.

[jonumberone]

Nah, I'm not. Ask Dom, he will tell you. Like I said, I have nothing but respect for the man, but that doesn't mean in any way shape or form I have to feel bad for the Yankees or Yankee fans.

Second off, He was booed at Yankee stadium two seasons ago. YOU BOOED MARIANO RIVERA. Are you serious? This man is the reason you won 5 world series since 96. Without him, you would have been just as good as everybody else, he was the difference maker, and he was booed. I still will never fathom that.

I don't know why Chris has so much animosity towards Yankee fans.
Last time I checked he wasn't a Mets fan. :sh ;)

Yes, Yankee fans did Boo Rivera.
Though, you aren't painting a complete picture.

He was Booed in 2005.
The Year after the worst postseason collapse in sports history. (Yes, I said it :D)
We opened that season against the Sox.
Rivera's first 2 save opportunities, he blew to the Sox.
That's when he was booed.
While I don't agree with that, I am willing to say the fans had a little bit of pent up frustration, and the boos weren't 100% directed at him.
Actually the point is moot!
Real Yankee fans don't go to Yankee games, they cant afford it! :r

[yachties23]

I don't know why Chris has so much animosity towards Yankee fans.
Last time I checked he wasn't a Mets fan. :sh ;)

Yes, Yankee fans did Boo Rivera.
Though, you aren't painting a complete picture.

He was Booed in 2005.
The Year after the worst postseason collapse in sports history. (Yes, I said it :D)
We opened that season against the Sox.
Rivera's first 2 save opportunities, he blew to the Sox.
That's when he was booed.
While I don't agree with that, I am willing to say the fans had a little bit of pent up frustration, and the boos weren't 100% directed at him.
Actually the point is moot!
Real Yankee fans don't go to Yankee games, they cant afford it! :r

LOL... I love the last line..

Ironically I'm going to 2 yankee games this season. Up in Boston and down in Baltimore...

[Subvet642]

Shagging fly's is pretty common for pitchers around the league.
During BP the pitching staff works out in the outfield, they don't just sit around the clubhouse drinking beer and eating chicken.
Well they do on one team, but thats a story for another day. ;)

Maybe he should have been in the clubhouse eating chicken; our chicken eaters are still playing and Mo is looking at working the card and memorabilia shows. He should do quite well, he was always a class act. :tu

[E.J.]

Just wanted to come on and say too bad for Rivera. Everything I have seen from him makes me feel like he is a classy guy. Hate when this stuff happen to athletes, but there is extra sting when it happens to one of the good guys.

Loosing Rivera is bad for baseball, hope he stands on a mound again.

[Dave128]

This really sucks. Rivera is, IMO, the best and classiest closer in baseball. This is no way for a first ballot HOF'er to end his carreer. I truely hope he is able to recover and get back on the mound for at least one more save.

[BigJPinDC]

Yachties you also one of those guys that thinks the Great Joe Torre got run out of town and unfairly disrespected? Just checking.

[BigJPinDC]

Interesting commentary on Michael Kay's show today - this is the time to elevate Soriano to the job he was paid to do.

Hughes - Ro - So. Could work.

[yachties23]

Yachties you also one of those guys that thinks the Great Joe Torre got run out of town and unfairly disrespected? Just checking.

I've actually said my peace on Joe Torre.

I think he is the most overrated manager in the history of baseball.

The Thoroughbred horse he was given to ride by the combination of Buck Schowalter and Stick Micheal was amazing. There aren't many guys who wouldn't be hall of fame bound with that team to coach. Let us not forget the headline of the NY Daily News the day he was hired "Clueless Joe"

I don't think he was disrespected, and I think what he did to the yankees in his biography was horrible.

I think the guys who the franchise disrespected were:
Bernie Williams
Don Mattingly
Buck Schowalter

[Islayphile]

Houdini was a little shakey last night, but we've seen this before from him and he almost always gets out of it

Hence Houdini

[x man]

I hope so.:confused:

[BigJPinDC]

I've actually said my peace on Joe Torre.

I think he is the most overrated manager in the history of baseball.

The Thoroughbred horse he was given to ride by the combination of Buck Schowalter and Stick Micheal was amazing. There aren't many guys who wouldn't be hall of fame bound with that team to coach. Let us not forget the headline of the NY Daily News the day he was hired "Clueless Joe"

I don't think he was disrespected, and I think what he did to the yankees in his biography was horrible.

I think the guys who the franchise disrespected were:
Bernie Williams
Don Mattingly
Buck Schowalter

Interesting, I'm surprised that your blanket statement about Bombers fans and booing Mo didn't translate over to hate on the org for pushing him out. I agree with your sentiments on Sleepy Joe completely.

How was Bernie dissed? I had to sit through him playing take me out to the ballgame twice in the outfield on opening day.
Mattingly made his own bed archoring himself to Torre, and he must not interview very well to not land that job unless again it was about him being with Torre and he got his job now anyways.

Good stuff, cheers,
jp

[yachties23]

They didn't even offer Bernie a spring training invite iir.

I mean the guy is a borderline HOFer in my opinion, and one of the core guys who helped them win 4 world series. I think they owed him that much.

I didn't know all that about Donnie. Honestly I think Girardi has over managed and even though I never thought I would say this, Mattingly might have been a better baseball choice here, as he's done a great job with a much lesser team.

[Islayphile]

I hope so.:confused:

Well, Houdini drowned in the water torture chamber last night

:(

[BigJPinDC]

Terrible. I'm tellin ya D-Rob and his antics are not good long term for that position unless something changes. It should be Soriano's job to lose - the guy rang up 45 saves with the Rays his last year. Come on Joe.

[MedicCook]

Yankees win 6-2 over the Mariners today. Best outing for Hughes this season.

[x man]

Terrible. I'm tellin ya D-Rob and his antics are not good long term for that position unless something changes. It should be Soriano's job to lose - the guy rang up 45 saves with the Rays his last year. Come on Joe.

BC didnt want Sori, he had to be talked into it.
I think JG and the owners forced him to sign Sori.

[MedicCook]

You have to go by the performance of both pitchers from last year and this year so far. Robertson was the best reliever in baseball last year and this year until the blown save. I think what you will end up seeing is both guys get save opportunities. Keep them rotating and the arms fresh since they both like to throw a lot of pitches.

[x man]

You have to go by the performance of both pitchers from last year and this year so far. Robertson was the best reliever in baseball last year and this year until the blown save. I think what you will end up seeing is both guys get save opportunities. Keep them rotating and the arms fresh since they both like to throw a lot of pitches.

That makes sense to me, i think the other day was a fluke.

[Islayphile]

Robertson needs to be more economical with his pitch count, and needs to walk less batters.

If he gets those two things clamped down, he'll be our closer for many years to come.

[yachties23]

Robertson needs to be more economical with his pitch count, and needs to walk less batters.

If he gets those two things clamped down, he'll be our closer for many years to come.

I think Robertson is going to be more than fine. Just know that he isn't going to be Mariano and you will be ok with him. Is he going to blow 2 out of 10 saves? Probably. Its something new for yankee fans, but welcome to what its like to be a fan of any other team. Insecurity at closer is just something that you have to get used too.

[x man]

It would be nice if Mo could teach someone before he goes to the HoF.

[yachties23]

It would be nice if Mo could teach someone before he goes to the HoF.

Not sure its about teaching. I think you either have it or don't have it, and as far as IT is concerned, Mariano has IT like nobody else. There has never been anybody like him, and likely there won't be anybody like him for a long time.

[RichieBklyn]

Welcome back Andy! Goodluck this afternoon...

[x man]

Welcome back Andy! Goodluck this afternoon...

Yeah, like a ghost from the past.
Now there is still 2 from the core 4.
Is the game on TBS?

[MedicCook]

Andy looked pretty good most of the game. The offense seemed to take the day off.

[RichieBklyn]

Andy looked pretty good most of the game. The offense seemed to take the day off.

ya not the first team we have seen that this month...
:sl

[Islayphile]

I think Robertson is going to be more than fine. Just know that he isn't going to be Mariano and you will be ok with him. Is he going to blow 2 out of 10 saves? Probably. Its something new for yankee fans, but welcome to what its like to be a fan of any other team. Insecurity at closer is just something that you have to get used too.

So do I

It's going to be tough for the younger guys who don't remember what it was like before Mo and the almost always save at the end of every game.

I'm not one of those younger guys, so I do remember what it's like not having him there.

[MedicCook]

Add Robertson to the list of players on the DL. Waiting to see if they put Nova on it also after his ankle injury.

[Islayphile]

Bats are aslee

perhaps they should sacrifice a chicken in the locker room to wake them up...along with some rum for Jobu!

[Islayphile]

Andy looked quite Dandy!

8 Shut out innings with 1 walk and 9 SO's

[BigJPinDC]

Boobirds singing at the stadium tonight.

[Starscream]

One out of two for the Reds. Dusty is notorious for putting up the B-game lineup on sundays...

[BigJPinDC]

Arod, Seriously, it's so hard to stay your biggest man crush over here.

[BigJPinDC]

Another evening of roulette with Ibanez in the outfield. Please Brett come back soon!

[Islayphile]

Missed having Mo last night

[jonumberone]

Missed having Mo last night

Mo would've never gotten into last night's game. :2

What you miss is ,
a) A Phil Hughes that can get somebody out who already has 2 strikes on them, and
b) a Yankee bat that can actually get a hit with the bases loaded!

[Islayphile]

Mo would've never gotten into last night's game. :2

What you miss is ,
a) A Phil Hughes that can get somebody out who already has 2 strikes on them, and
b) a Yankee bat that can actually get a hit with the bases loaded!


I agree with A and B

I disagree about Mo however...I think Girardi would've put him in to keep it at 8-8, especially the way the bats were swinging against Angel pitching

at least mostly swinging :(

[jonumberone]

I agree with A and B

I disagree about Mo however...I think Girardi would've put him in to keep it at 8-8, especially the way the bats were swinging against Angel pitching

at least mostly swinging :(

C'mon Mike, you know better than that.
There's no way Joe Girardi is using his closer on the road, in a tie game, in May.
If he was going to do that, Soriano would've seen the hill last night.

[Islayphile]

C'mon Mike, you know better than that.
There's no way Joe Girardi is using his closer on the road, in a tie game, in May.
If he was going to do that, Soriano would've seen the hill last night.

You may be right, I may be crazy

:)

[x man]

Lots of variables go into when MO was used or not.
If he needed an inning, if they arent leading the division by 2 or more games,
i`ve seen him used many times to keep it tied in the 9th.

[MedicCook]

Yankees beat the Rays tonight to pull within 1/2 game of first place. Andy Pettitte looked as good as ever tonight going 7.1 innings, 0 runs, 2 hits (should have been 1), and 10 K's.

[Islayphile]

Andy yet again looking quite dandy

[MedicCook]

Nice win against the Mets tonight. :tu

[kelmac07]

Nice job on the ass whooping you laid on us last night.

[MedicCook]

Hopefully Cano continues that HR stroke for the rest of the year. As for Jeter he needs to figure his swing out. Dropped his average almost 100 points in the last month.

[MedicCook]

Yankees take another one from the Mets. :tu

[kelmac07]

Yankees take another one from the Mets. :tu

:bh :bh :bh

[x man]

Interview on the fan now, with the Babes grandaughter.
Good stuff.:D

[Big Bert]

Hello Yankee fanatics just showing some luv to my fellow yanks

[x man]

Arod, Seriously, it's so hard to stay your biggest man crush over here.

Now what do u say about him. Not too shabby works.

[x man]

Hello Yankee fanatics just showing some luv to my fellow yanks

Hello and welcome.

[Islayphile]

Great come from behind victory last night!

And the Mets did their part too

:D

[BigJPinDC]

Nothing like interleague play to get everybody back on track. Also interesting to see that 'poll' with Swisher and A-Rod as most disliked players, considering how often you hear about other players being a 'cancer' in the lockerroom.

[x man]

Nothing like interleague play to get everybody back on track. Also interesting to see that 'poll' with Swisher and A-Rod as most disliked players, considering how often you hear about other players being a 'cancer' in the lockerroom.

What poll, disliked by who?
A-rod, is not popular, ask him if he cares.
But he works just as hard and feels just as bad when
he isnt playing well.
Swisher is pretty much well liked around the league.
But hey, people love to hate.
Play ball.

BTW, how many people have a guy wearing a #13 helmet in their cigar tag?

[BigJPinDC]

The story came out here - http://tracking.si.com/2012/06/13/alex-rodriguez-nick-swisher-yankees-mlb-hated-joba/

Not much of a sample size. I'm not even sure what the point of the poll was.

[x man]

The story came out here - http://tracking.si.com/2012/06/13/alex-rodriguez-nick-swisher-yankees-mlb-hated-joba/

Not much of a sample size. I'm not even sure what the point of the poll was.

OK, well i read it, and like you said, whats the point.

[BigJPinDC]

Nine in a row baby!!!

[x man]

Nine in a row baby!!!

Did u go to the game?

[BigJPinDC]

Couldn't make it - Father's Day activities took priority this year . . .

[x man]

Couldn't make it - Father's Day activities took priority this year . . .

Man, u had 3 games to go to.
When`s the next time the Yanks play in DC.
Well i guess you go to see them at the yard, yes?:tu

[Islayphile]

The winning streak couldn't last forever...

time to start a new one

:tu

[Blueface]

The winning streak couldn't last forever...

time to start a new one

:tu

So true.
However, best record in baseball at this point.

[kelmac07]

Lets go Mets!! :D

[Blueface]

So true.
However, best record in baseball at this point.

Oops. Didn't see Texas squeaked by to best record.

[jonumberone]

CC to the DL, and now Andy's out 6 weeks with a broken ankle.
Welcome back Freddy Garcia! :fp2

[The Poet]

Jamie Moyer just opted out of his minor-league deal, so I guess he's looking for work.


Wait a sec . . . Jamie Moyer? Nevermind. :D

[BigJPinDC]

CC to the DL, and now Andy's out 6 weeks with a broken ankle.
Welcome back Freddy Garcia! :fp2

what a bad day. Andy convinced Joe and Donahue to give him a chance and then almost fell down on the next pitch. I'm just hoping for a .500 record over the next 40 games to be honest.

[yachties23]

CC to the DL, and now Andy's out 6 weeks with a broken ankle.
Welcome back Freddy Garcia! :fp2

Injuries are never good, but at the very least it happened before the trading deadline, and now you can go get Matt Garza.

[jonumberone]

I'm just hoping for a .500 record over the next 40 games to be honest.

Awfully grim outlook to have considering they have the best record in baseball. :sh
The Yanks don't need dominant starting pitching to win.
They just need their starters to keep them in the game until they can get into the other team's pen. :2



Injuries are never good, but at the very least it happened before the trading deadline, and now you can go get Matt Garza.

I don't think we will need him.
CC is only missing 2 starts and was shut down as a precaution.
Honestly, as it stands now, I don't think anyone in the East will catch them.
Tampa will probably make a run, but they don't have the sticks to keep up.
Toronto is decimated with injuries, and Baltimore just isn't ready yet.
Boston still has a long way to go, I think trading Youk is the beginning of a complete overhaul, I think they will be sellers.

[yachties23]

Awfully grim outlook to have considering they have the best record in baseball. :sh
The Yanks don't need dominant starting pitching to win.
They just need their starters to keep them in the game until they can get into the other team's pen. :2





I don't think we will need him.
CC is only missing 2 starts and was shut down as a precaution.
Honestly, as it stands now, I don't think anyone in the East will catch them.
Tampa will probably make a run, but they don't have the sticks to keep up.
Toronto is decimated with injuries, and Baltimore just isn't ready yet.
Boston still has a long way to go, I think trading Youk is the beginning of a complete overhaul, I think they will be sellers.

I wouldn't rule Boston out. They are going to get Ellsbury back in about a month, Crawford in a couple weeks. If A. Gonz can get going they are going to have a scary lineup.

[x man]

I wouldn't rule Boston out. They are going to get Ellsbury back in about a month, Crawford in a couple weeks. If A. Gonz can get going they are going to have a scary lineup.

I agree, just when it looked like a lock, something goes haywire.
Never seen so many pitching snafus in my life.
The Sox are not done yet, we just havnt been cooperating, they`ve been winning lately, and when they get the other 2/3 of the outfield back.
:cf2

[yachties23]

I agree, just when it looked like a lock, something goes haywire.
Never seen so many pitching snafus in my life.
The Sox are not done yet, we just havnt been cooperating, they`ve been winning lately, and when they get the other 2/3 of the outfield back.
:cf2


All that being said the only way the Yankees don't win the east is they totally just stop hitting homeruns, or the pitching completely falls off.

[x man]

All that being said the only way the Yankees don't win the east is they totally just stop hitting homeruns, or the pitching completely falls off.

Our pitching has been amazing, keeping us in it till the bats wake up in some inning.
Pitching is key, watch.

[kelmac07]

Watched the Old Timers games today. I did not know that Hideki Irabu had hung himself last year.

[x man]

The Red Sux are not done yet, and they still are
missing Justin and now Poppy.
But they looked great yesterday, with Ells and Craws
back in the outfield and reaching for hits.
Still a valid threat imo.

[BigJPinDC]

Kick this back up..... I'd liek to see some stability in the lineup - is balancing lefty-righties really that important? How much more data do you need before putting Curtis in a different spot?

[MedicCook]

Curtis GranderK is really killing things lately. It is time for K-Long to work with him on strike zone recognition.

[The Poet]

It's a looooong season, and everybody goes through slumps. Chill. Things will be fine.

[MedicCook]

I would like to see Ichiro put in the leadoff spot for a week and see how he does with Jeter hitting behind him.

[icehog3]

Curtis GranderK is really killing things lately. It is time for K-Long to work with him on strike zone recognition.

We will take him back, you can have Delmon Young for him.

Hoping C.C. doesn't have his best of nights tonight. ;)

[MedicCook]

We will take him back, you can have Delmon Young for him.

Hoping C.C. doesn't have his best of nights tonight. ;)

How about GranderK & Joba for Cabrera? :D

[icehog3]

How about GranderK & Joba for Cabrera? :D

Bring back Ruth and Gerhig in their prime and we'll talk. ;)

What kinda WASP names their kid Joba? :r

[BigJPinDC]

Lineup looks better tonight, Girardi listening apparently. Would like to see Ichiro 9th before Jeter.

[BigJPinDC]

How about GranderK & Joba for Cabrera? :D

Different Cabrera - let Lish go since he'll want 15mil and take Melky back for 8.

[BigJPinDC]

It's a looooong season, and everybody goes through slumps. Chill. Things will be fine.

It's August, and they couldn't hit Price or Verlander. Not good at all in the playoffs when you can't take advantage of small ball situations.

[x man]

Bring back Ruth and Gerhig in their prime and we'll talk. ;)

What kinda WASP names their kid Joba? :r

He is part native American. A big part, at least half i think.

[icehog3]

He is part native American. A big part, at least half i think.

I did not know that. I apologize to Mr. Chamberlain and all his ancestors. :)

[MedicCook]

Joba's real name is Justin. He had it changed to Joba.

[icehog3]

Even up....Tigers gave 'em a scare, though.

Looking forward to the rest of the series, these teams can hit.

[MedicCook]

Robertson has not been the same pitcher since his injury.

[cort]

And then

[MedicCook]

And then

:tf

:r

[The Poet]

It's August, and they couldn't hit Price or Verlander. Not good at all in the playoffs when you can't take advantage of small ball situations.


Yeah, you're right. Nobody gets tired in the dog days of August, and everybody else seems to hammer those two journeymen all over the ballpark.

[jonumberone]

What kinda WASP names their kid Joba? :r

Not sure if he's a WASP, but I think Darrell (skywalker) would! :D

Yeah, you're right. Nobody gets tired in the dog days of August, and everybody else seems to hammer those two journeymen all over the ballpark.

Is there a Bravo Smiley?

All this talk about the Yanks not being able to win with the long ball is silly!
First off, none of the Rotations of the playoff contenders is deep this year!
They may have an ace, but after that, they all get shaky.
The two teams everyone is worried about, Detroit and the Angels, haven't been able to get out of their own way this year.
Why? Because their pitching isn't as good as it has been.
People forget, both those teams are now Slugging teams.
The small ball Angels are gone!!!
And Detroit didn't bring Prince Fielder in to bunt!
Typically, the're going to have to out slug the Yanks to win!
Also, remember this year the wildcards play a 1 game playoff, to see who gets in.
Which means if it's those two teams, one will be eliminated.
That also means, If its one of those teams and the Orioles, well its a 1 game playoff, anything can happen!!
Just relax, you are all but guaranteed October baseball!!!
How many Met fans would give their left nut to say that?

[Dave128]

:gary

[Islayphile]

Not sure if he's a WASP, but I think Darrell (skywalker) would! :D



Is there a Bravo Smiley?

All this talk about the Yanks not being able to win with the long ball is silly!
First off, none of the Rotations of the playoff contenders is deep this year!
They may have an ace, but after that, they all get shaky.
The two teams everyone is worried about, Detroit and the Angels, haven't been able to get out of their own way this year.
Why? Because their pitching isn't as good as it has been.
People forget, both those teams are now Slugging teams.
The small ball Angels are gone!!!
And Detroit didn't bring Prince Fielder in to bunt!
Typically, the're going to have to out slug the Yanks to win!
Also, remember this year the wildcards play a 1 game playoff, to see who gets in.
Which means if it's those two teams, one will be eliminated.
That also means, If its one of those teams and the Orioles, well its a 1 game playoff, anything can happen!!
Just relax, you are all but guaranteed October baseball!!!
How many Met fans would give their left nut to say that?

:chr

[jonumberone]

How many Met fans would give their left nut to say that?

:gary

We now know the answer is at least 1! :D

[The Poet]

We now know the answer is at least 1! :D

One? :gary looks like BOTH nuts to me! :r

[Dave128]

If I had more than two, I'd give them all up!

[MedicCook]

CC back to the DL. :td

Derek Lowe about to be a Yankee.

[BigJPinDC]

Well what a difference a week makes, huh? Looks like Josh Hamilton has been taking lessons from Vlad the way he overswings at everything.
Robertson was lights out last night.

Go Yanks!

[RichieBklyn]

Is Andy Pettitte effective in the post season?

[BigJPinDC]

not sure if serious

[Islayphile]

:D

[x man]

DJ said it after the game yesterday.
Now the real season begins.

[Islayphile]

DJ said it after the game yesterday.
Now the real season begins.

The regular season is just a formality to him.

And that's why we love him.

[x man]

The regular season is just a formality to him.

And that's why we love him.

I know, i lived in Manhattan since 2 yrs before his rookie yr.
My DNA is pinstriped.

[kelmac07]

How many Met fans would give their left nut to say that?

Now you didn't have to twist the knife Dom. You know karma is a b*tch. :D

[Islayphile]

:wo

[Islayphile]

Raul....So Cool

:banger

[Islayphile]

We need a live chicken to appease Jobu tonight

[Islayphile]

:bh

[x man]

Sad day in mudville.

[icehog3]

Sad day in mudville.

The mighty A-Rod has struck out.


12 times.

[massphatness]

Bye Bye Yankees

[Gophernut]

Went out with a very loud whimper.

[kelmac07]

Sorry Dom...well, not really. :r :r

[yachties23]

Looks like we are both playing golf now :)

[skullnrose]

Such a lame ALCS Congrats to the Tigers! I feel sorry for the Baltimore Orioles they deserved a shot at the Tigers and would have made it a more interesting ALCS.

[Remo]

That was one ugly series.

[CigarSquid]

Such a lame ALCS Congrats to the Tigers! I feel sorry for the Baltimore Orioles they deserved a shot at the Tigers and would have made it a more interesting ALCS.

That was one ugly series.

:banger:noon:D