294 replies to this topic

[jon abbey]

First of all, I'm glad the Boston/NY games got rained out in the end. It'll be a pain to get those games in later in the year, but playing in such bad conditions can lead to hamstring injuries, and no one wants that.

Anyway, NY are Boston's bitches (at least so far), but Boston are TB's bitches and TB recently have been NY's bitches, with NY taking four series in a row going back to May 2008 (three last year, one this year). Sonnanstine/Burnett and Niemann/Pettitte, can't ask for much more than that going in.

Who are you guys rooting for?

[Mark Hellborn]

Who are you guys rooting for?

Horrific season-ending injuries.

[JohnnyK]

Horrific season-ending injuries.

You sound like a NASCAR fan

The Yankees simply have to beat the Rays with those pitching matchups. Yeah, Posada's bat will be missed, and he has been somewhat of a surprise against the run, but having Molina behind the plate should slow down TB's running game a bit, which could be a factor.
OTOH, the bottom of the lineup, the bench and the bullpen have been a giant pile of suck so far, so I won't be surprised if the Yankees blow both games. Or if AJ throws a no-hitter through 4 and then gives up 28 runs in the fifth.

This team drives me nuts this year.

[jon abbey]

It's supposed to rain a ton again tonight, wonderful.

[rembrat]

Who are you guys rooting for?

For the Rays. But not because I have an undying hatred for the Yankees, I mean, I do, but right now I want the team lower in the standings to take a few from the team in 3rd place.

[TheYellowDart5]

It's supposed to rain a ton again tonight, wonderful.

Not until after 10 pm, but it's supposed to be a downpour after that.

Rain's in the forecast the whole fucking week here, so if anything, tomorrow's game is a prime candidate for a rainout.

It's also worth considering that the Yankees lineup now features:

Pena/Berroa at 3B
Molina at C
Cabrera/Gardner at CF

Not a lot of hope there.

[trekfan55]

I think a rainout of both games is a good thing to root for. That will probably force them to schedule 2 (hopefully) bullpen draing doubleheaders, or maybe have them give up an off day later in the season.

If they do play, at least let's have a 15 inning game where all players drop from exhaustion.

Glad to see the universe in order for now and not have to root for the Yankees, though.

[Foulkey Reese]

FYI this game isn't going to be rained out.

Rain won't be an issue until late tonight.

[rembrat]

The sun is a-fuckin'-shining here. The game will be played.

[NYCSox]

I won't shed any tears if Jeff Niemann's start is rained out.

[Ananti]

I honest am not sure who to root for. Normally of course I'd root against the Yankees, but right now the only team I really don't want to see in the playoffs is TB.

[InsideTheParker]

I am much more afraid of the Rays and think that, current standings be damned, they are probably the best team in MLB. (I am expecting David Price by mid-season.) So, my inclination is to root for the Yankees.

On the other hand, two losses by the Rays behind the bottom of their rotation won't bother them much. With their youth and talent, they are going to move up in the standings sooner than later. But a loss by the Yankees with their expensive guy on the mound to the bottom of the Rays' rotation would be BIG. So, I am rooting for the Rays.

I expect the Yankees to win both games, actually.

[amarshal2]

Who are you guys rooting for?

The Rays in a 20 innings blood bath.

The only circumstance I can see rooting for the Yankees involves the Red Sox needing the team they are playing to lose to make the post-season. That's clearly not the case tonight.

[amarshal2]

I am much more afraid of the Rays and think that, current standings be damned, they are probably the best team in MLB. (I am expecting David Price by mid-season.)

David Price is really promising, but he's also a 2 pitch pitcher who's as overrated as he is (presently) good. AAA stats He's got some development to do before he scares you.

[NYCSox]

The Rays in a 20 innings blood bath.

The only circumstance I can see rooting for the Yankees involves the Red Sox needing the team they are playing to lose to make the post-season. That's clearly not the case tonight.

Yup. We are far, far away from rooting for the MFYs. Maybe in September again, just like last season.

[brs3]

"You can almost hear the air sizzle from up here in the booth" - Ken Singleton after a Burnett pitch.


That 3B the MFY have is not so good. He just muffed an easy ground ball.

[RingoOSU]

The Rays have once again become irrelevant proving 2008 was a fluke. I'm rooting against the Yankees, although neither will be within 5 of 1st place in August.

[rembrat]

Aj: 41 pitches through 2.

Another 5 inning outing is exactly what the Yankees need.

[jon abbey]

On the bright side, NY looks half asleep and Cano is mailing in ABs again.

[rembrat]

80 pitches through 4.

I thought AJ learned how to be efficient from Halladay or something.

[Foulkey Reese]

Fucking ghost town.

[Wingack]

Hideki excited that he found a Japanese person to talk to at 2nd base.

Stadium sounded pretty loud there for a second.

[rembrat]

Robinson Cano is bringing the suck.

Breakout year my ass.

[InsideTheParker]

So, what were Iwamura and Matsui joking about at 2nd base? Any Japanese lip-readers among us?

[NYCSox]

Robinson Cano is bringing the suck.

Breakout year my ass.

When all is said and done, 2006 will be best season of his career. And by a wide margin.

[RingoOSU]

When all is said and done, 2006 will be best season of his career. And by a wide margin.

2007 160 Games, 120 OPS+
2006 122 Games, 126 OPS+

um, ok.

[Foulkey Reese]

Burrell should be standing on 3rd right now.

I strongly dislike him.

[Foulkey Reese]

110 pitches for Burnett and Girardi has nobody up in the pen as he gets smacked around in the 6th.

[rembrat]

110 pitches for Burnett and Girardi has nobody up in the pen as he gets smacked around in the 6th.

He is a workhorse, just like CC, dude. These guys don't start to get tired until they throw 120 a game.

[TheShynessClinic]

110 pitches for Burnett and Girardi has nobody up in the pen as he gets smacked around in the 6th.

YanksTown!

[bball831]

YanksTown!

Awesome!

[jtn46]

AJ Burnett. Player of the Game.

[RIrooter09]

Is gamecast wrong or did Pena get royally hosed in his last AB?

Edited by RIrooter09, 06 May 2009 - 08:17 PM.

[brs3]

For the most part, this Yankee team looks very much like a dead team walking. Not all that unlike Willie Randolph's 2008 Mets. Is it unreasonable to think that Girardi has to be on a hot seat right now?

[LMontro]

I loved the awkward silence in the booth when they were discussing Sloba's douchebag dance and other "characters" in MLB history after Singleton said "Those are the guys you love hanging an L on".

[jon abbey]

For the most part, this Yankee team looks very much like a dead team walking. Not all that unlike Willie Randolph's 2008 Mets. Is it unreasonable to think that Girardi has to be on a hot seat right now?

I wouldn't have thought so until tonight, but they look awful in this one, like they don't care.

[crow216]

For the most part, this Yankee team looks very much like a dead team walking. Not all that unlike Willie Randolph's 2008 Mets. Is it unreasonable to think that Girardi has to be on a hot seat right now?

It's funny because on our losses we look terrible and when we win we look like an unstoppable force. It's really too early to say that but I definitely see what you're saying and the empty seats aren't helping the overall feeling.

[Foulkey Reese]

I wouldn't have thought so until tonight, but they look awful in this one, like they don't care.

Just like last season.

[InsideTheParker]

I think they care right now, with men on 2nd and 3rd with one out and Jeter (tie run) at bat.

[Wingack]

True Yankee time?

[Wingack]

Kay really has a boner for Teixeria to get his first "signature Yankee moment".

[Wingack]

Kay just splooged.

Me too a little.

[crow216]

awesome

[Wingack]

Downpour.

Clutch.

[Foulkey Reese]

Way to waste Wheeler there Maddon.

[InsideTheParker]

Well, I was yelling at the screen for Howell to walk in a run and take his chances against the lefty, but he wouldn't listen to me.

Yankees win now.

On the other hand, if the game is called, those runs don't count, right?

Edited by InsideTheParker, 06 May 2009 - 09:01 PM.

[NYCSox]

Why does Maddon keep using this piece of shit against the MFYs? He's like Chris Ray - every fucking time against them he fucks up.

[StuckOnYouk]

Can't remember if I've ever seen a broken-bat bloop 3-run double before.

[crow216]

Is it ok for me to be happy with Carl Pavano?

[nycdoc999]

Is it ok for me to be happy with Carl Pavano?

Tonight - and just for tonight - YES!

That was pretty sweet, to be honest...