Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 - Page 18

RightAJ · 11-02-2009, 09:30 PM

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

aj

elderboy02 · 11-02-2009, 09:33 PM

Nice win

MedicCook · 11-02-2009, 09:39 PM

Time for Pettitte to get the clinching win.

feznuk · 11-02-2009, 09:42 PM

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 · 11-02-2009, 09:43 PM

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

feznuk · 11-02-2009, 09:53 PM

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 · 11-02-2009, 09:54 PM

This also means more money for Fox in advertising.

yourchoice · 11-02-2009, 10:03 PM

Back to NY!

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 · 11-02-2009, 10:08 PM

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

yourchoice · 11-02-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

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

Exactly.

MedicCook · 11-02-2009, 10:19 PM

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

kelmac07 · 11-03-2009, 04:44 AM

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

BigAsh · 11-03-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

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....

....seems like he's been there forever....

feznuk · 11-03-2009, 09:22 AM

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 · 11-03-2009, 09:37 AM

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 · 11-03-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

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 · 11-03-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

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 · 11-03-2009, 10:09 AM

Here is an interesting article on Andy on short rest.

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/wa...rest-1.1564479

MedicCook · 11-03-2009, 11:20 AM

Let's Go Yankees.

yourchoice · 11-03-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Here is an interesting article on Andy on short rest.

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/wa...rest-1.1564479

Thanks for the link Carlos...interesting.

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Let's Go Yankees.

I'm onto your thinking.

11-02-2009, 09:30 PM	#341
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 Great game... Back to NY!!! The last two games have been fantastic. This is why I love post season baseball aj

11-02-2009, 09:33 PM	#342
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,497 Trading: (133)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 Nice win

11-02-2009, 09:39 PM	#343
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 Time for Pettitte to get the clinching win. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

11-02-2009, 09:42 PM	#344
feznuk Fish On! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Fred Location: Philadelphia Posts: 70 Trading: (1)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 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...

11-02-2009, 09:43 PM	#345
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 I would like to have seen A-Rod get an AB in the 9th tonight. Who would Charlie put in to pitch? __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

11-02-2009, 09:53 PM	#346
feznuk Fish On! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Fred Location: Philadelphia Posts: 70 Trading: (1)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 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.

11-02-2009, 09:54 PM	#347
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 This also means more money for Fox in advertising. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

11-02-2009, 10:03 PM	#348
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 Trading: (36)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 Back to NY! 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.

11-02-2009, 10:08 PM	#349
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 I don't think there is much trust in Lidge right now. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

11-02-2009, 10:19 PM	#351
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 This postseason really shows how amazing Mo is as a closer. And he is doing it at 39 years old. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

11-03-2009, 04:44 AM	#352
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 Pedrp "Who's Your Daddy" gets the call Wednesday. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-03-2009, 09:22 AM	#354
feznuk Fish On! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Fred Location: Philadelphia Posts: 70 Trading: (1)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 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.

11-03-2009, 09:37 AM	#355
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 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. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

11-03-2009, 10:09 AM	#358
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 Here is an interesting article on Andy on short rest. http://www.newsday.com/columnists/wa...rest-1.1564479 __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

11-03-2009, 11:20 AM	#359
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009 Let's Go Yankees. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff