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[jon abbey]

AJ actually has good numbers against most of the Tigers, better than CC or Garcia:

http://www.baseball-...x=1&submitter=1

Porcello's only faced NY a few times, he kills Tex, Jeter and Gardner:

http://www.baseball-...x=1&submitter=1

[Hendu's Gait]

game 4
10-4
4's a charm

[SemperFidelisSox]

Would not be surprised to see both guys pitch well. With Burnett, there is always the chance Jekyll shows up instead of Hyde (Game 2, '09 WS).

Porcello does have pretty good numbers against some of these Yankee hitters, and it's not like they've been hitting the cover off the ball in this series.

[abty]

He just has to keep it in the park. He doesn't have to be perfect and he won't have to pitch 7 innings. With that said, no more Valverde. Having the Yankees see him a 3rd time will only make matters worse for Detroit. BTW, can you imagine that offense if Delmon Young ever figured it out and lived up to his full chubby faced potential?

[Mystic Merlin]

[LMontro]

Win it for

[greek_gawd_of_walks]

After Burnett kept us at bay on September 1st, he's been downright serviceable (4.30 ERA; still has a terrible 1.39 WHIP). Burnett has seemed to make a career out of pulling huge games out of his ass. Wouldn't shock me at all if he pitched well.

I personally hate Porcello's stuff (yes I know he's very young), but he's seemed to have plateaued a bit. He doesn't have good velocity and his off speed stuff can disappear on him. He's just hittable (.339 OBP; 210 H in 182 IP).

Burnett gives the Yankees a puncher's chance. I just don't see Porcello fairing well tomorrow. Hopefully it's a shootout. That's the only way Detroit wins I think. Jeter is 0-9 against Porcello. Nunez is 2-3 (I know, a negligible sample size). No way would Jeter sit in a playoff game, but it certainly would be interesting if that happened.

[Wingack]

Can we play the Twins instead? I miss them.

[jon abbey]

Can we play the Twins instead? I miss them.

Since 2001, this is the 9th time NY has been in the ALDS. Results of the first 8:

4-0 against Minnesota
0-4 against everyone else (LAA twice, CLE, DET)

[chris719]

It's completely unfair to have to play in an ALDS where you don't get to face the likes of a Brian Duensing.

[CaptainLaddie]

Nick Puuuuuuuuuuuunto!

[SoxScout]

The Yankees' Burnett and the Tigers' Porcello meet in Game 4 of the American League Division Series with a combined regular season ERA of 9.90—the sixth highest in baseball history.

http://online.wsj.co...wsj_share_tweet

[johnmd20]

Since 2001, this is the 9th time NY has been in the ALDS. Results of the first 8:

4-0 against Minnesota
0-4 against everyone else (LAA twice, CLE, DET)

Incredible stat, actually. Boy do the Twins fold like a cheap suit against the Yanks.

[TheoShmeo]

The Yankees' Burnett and the Tigers' Porcello meet in Game 4 of the American League Division Series with a combined regular season ERA of 9.90—the sixth highest in baseball history.

John Lackey gently weeps at the lost opportunity to shatter another record.

Rick Porcello, this is your time.

[Wingack]

Huge game

[86spike]

[deconstruction]

Bobby V. claims the Yankees are "too professional" to lose the series in four games. Thick head, that man.

[greek_gawd_of_walks]

Bobby V. claims the Yankees are "too professional" to lose the series in four games. Thick head, that man.

How does Henry see this guy as a fit? Does he find his ignorance endearing?

Valentine is an idiot of epic proportions.

Edited by greek_gawd_of_walks, 04 October 2011 - 09:30 AM.

[Lose Remerswaal]

Starting AJ is a huge mistake.

They've got Mariano on 7 days rest. Starting AJ means a pretty good chance that 7 days turns into 187 days of rest.

Start Mo.

[gammoseditor]

So Girardi came out and said Burnett is on a "short leash"? I get the concept but why come out and say it publicly?

[Snowplow]

Bobby V. claims the Yankees are "too professional" to lose the series in four games. Thick head, that man.

Could be a little foreshadowing on Bobby V's part. A little slap at the Sox (his possible destination) for being unprofessional. Really reaching-I know.

Edited by Snowplow, 04 October 2011 - 10:43 AM.

[rembrat]

So Girardi came out and said Burnett is on a "short leash"? I get the concept but why come out and say it publicly?

Trying to motivate Beavis.

Edited by rembrat, 04 October 2011 - 10:48 AM.

[86spike]

So Girardi came out and said Burnett is on a "short leash"? I get the concept but why come out and say it publicly?

it's an elimination game, anyone would be on a short leash. It's no secret that Detroit can now strategize for.

[melonbag]

Worst possible scenario- AJ on the post season roster.

New worst possible scenario- AJ on the mound for the elimination game.

[Shaky]

Burnett, 2011: 32 GS, 190.1 IP, 5.15 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 8.2 K/9, 3.9 BB/9, 49% GB, 4.77 FIP, 3.78 xFIP
Porcello, 2011: 31 GS, 182.0 IP, 4.75 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 2.3 BB/9, 51% GB, 4.06 FIP, 4.02 xFIP

[Los Calcetines]

This is going to be a high scoring game most likely. Anything can happen - certainly not an AJ Burnett death walk for the Yanks. Their relievers are pretty well rested and ready to go should Burnett hiccup.

I'm wondering if there is a Game 5 if CC and Verlander would be available for an inning or 2 out of the bullpen.

[abty]

I just have zero faith in Porcello. He has done nothing to show that he can handle this type of game whereas A.J, at any given moment, can throw a 2 hitter and, unlike Porcello, doesn't have to face Granderson, Cano, Arod, Tiexiera, etc. I know they are slumping but the Yankees, as a whole, are a much better lineup.

[melonbag]

About the Yankees bats....I can't believe they scored 4 against Verlander's best stuff last night.

I agree that if they're swinging the bats well, they can out slug the Tigers.

[rembrat]

Meh. The Yankee lineup outside of the Bronx isnt menacing to me. You saw it last night, dudes kept swinging as if the short porch were there.

I think the Tigers edge out another victory by 1 or 2 runs again.

[ErrorBuddin]

http://online.wsj.co...wsj_share_tweet

So, anyone with a greater than 3.50 as an opposing starter and Lackey would have another record?

[Los Calcetines]

I just have zero faith in Porcello. He has done nothing to show that he can handle this type of game whereas A.J, at any given moment, can throw a 2 hitter and, unlike Porcello, doesn't have to face Granderson, Cano, Arod, Tiexiera, etc. I know they are slumping but the Yankees, as a whole, are a much better lineup.

Agree with this 100%

Porcello is just very hittable as I stated in last nights game thread. He doesn't miss a lot of bats.

[jon abbey]

I'm wondering if there is a Game 5 if CC and Verlander would be available for an inning or 2 out of the bullpen.

Managers have addressed this already: CC probably yes (but it'd likely be stupid IMO), Verlander is done for the series.

[SemperFidelisSox]

If NY can find a way to win this one, they've got Game 5 at home and all those Texas leftys in the ALCS should they advance.

[FenwayFrenzy]

Helicopter crash in NYC in to the East River. <insert Lidle/Munson/check the roster joke here>

[terrynever]

I live for elimination games. Mostly, though, the Yankees lose them. The great thing about 1996-2001 is they only had two of them -- correct me if I'm wrong, anyone. Game 5 against Cleveland in 1997 and Game 7 in 2001 WS. The Yankees were never easier to watch than in that 1996-2001 run, except back in the really old days when they would coast to the pennant in an 8-team league and then face somebody in the WS.

Still, tonight is what it's all about as a fan. Personally, I think they win a crazy game. But it's possible that the Tigers will get ahead early and coast home. Who knows? The thrill is in watching.

Teddy Roosevelt said the glory goes to the man in the arena who fights the good fight. The rest of us are just observers.

[jon abbey]

I live for elimination games. Mostly, though, the Yankees lose them.

This is true, but they won one in the ALCS last year against TEX.

[terrynever]

This is true, but they won one in the ALCS last year against TEX.

Well, let's win two this week.

Texas is pretty good, eh? We spend all our team in the northeast talking about the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies. But the Giants won the WS last year and Texas could very well succeed them this year.

[MH76]

I live for elimination games. Mostly, though, the Yankees lose them. The great thing about 1996-2001 is they only had two of them -- correct me if I'm wrong, anyone. Game 5 against Cleveland in 1997 and Game 7 in 2001 WS. The Yankees were never easier to watch than in that 1996-2001 run, except back in the really old days when they would coast to the pennant in an 8-team league and then face somebody in the WS.

Still, tonight is what it's all about as a fan. Personally, I think they win a crazy game. But it's possible that the Tigers will get ahead early and coast home. Who knows? The thrill is in watching.

Teddy Roosevelt said the glory goes to the man in the arena who fights the good fight. The rest of us are just observers.

Won a couple Game 5's vs Oakland in 2000 & 2001

[Wingack]

I live for elimination games. Mostly, though, the Yankees lose them. The great thing about 1996-2001 is they only had two of them -- correct me if I'm wrong, anyone. Game 5 against Cleveland in 1997 and Game 7 in 2001 WS. The Yankees were never easier to watch than in that 1996-2001 run, except back in the really old days when they would coast to the pennant in an 8-team league and then face somebody in the WS.

Still, tonight is what it's all about as a fan. Personally, I think they win a crazy game. But it's possible that the Tigers will get ahead early and coast home. Who knows? The thrill is in watching.

Teddy Roosevelt said the glory goes to the man in the arena who fights the good fight. The rest of us are just observers.

The Yankees won 3 elimination games against the A's in the 2001 ALDS.

[Wingack]

Make Kate happy AJ

[gtmtnbiker]

Make these girls happy AJ

Fixed that for you.

[Mike in CT]

Thoughts and Prayers for A.J. tonight.

[Jed Zeppelin]

Who's calling this game? My finger's on the SAP button in preparation. Educational and helps avoid stress without having to resort to muting the sound entirely.

[greek_gawd_of_walks]

New York would be wise to jump on Porcello from the start and get Burnett runs.

[jon abbey]

Nice strategy!

[Jed Zeppelin]

I hope the Spanish announcers openly root for the Tigers because they have more Latinos.

[Freddy Linn]

Verducci:

But remember this: for all of the Yankees' successes, having their back against the wall is not a position of strength. Beginning with that walk off bloop single by Luis Gonzalez of Arizona to beat New York in the 2001 World Series, the Yankees are 4-8 in postseason elimination games, including 0-5 on the road.

[Jed Zeppelin]

Frontrunners. They are now worthless in my eyes.

[Freddy Linn]

[rembrat]

Frontrunners. They are now worthless in my eyes.

Kate was born in Michigian and lived in Florida as a kid. No idea how you become a Yankee fan in those settings.