Yankees score 13 in one inning to come back and win
jrdolan
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Did anyone see the Yanks crank HR after HR off Travis Harper as they scored 13 runs in one inning to come back and annihilate the Devil Rays? It was like watching a train wreck. Harper was tossing BP to the NY hitters and they had no mercy. Nor did Piniella, as he left him until he was flayed alive. Man, they coulda got some kid out of the stands to come in and pitch underhand, and it wouldn't have been any worse.
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says must get done before a upcoming Florida trip. Anyway, the way things have gone for my Yankees this year I was sure the D-Rays had our number again. Goes to show that you just can't trust baseball
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Brian
I'm tellin' ya, this guy is pretty good.
<< <i>I'm sure you're all tired of my beating a dead horse, but 29 year old A -rod hit another one too.
I'm tellin' ya, this guy is pretty good. >>
But the arod haters will tell you that he's supposed to do that, after all he's making so much money.
He'll never be embraced in NY, even though he's the best player to don pinstripes in decades.
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But the arod haters will tell you that he's supposed to do that, after all he's making so much money.
He'll never be embraced in NY, even though he's the best player to don pinstripes in decades. >>
Ax, I'm a life long die hard Yankee fan. A-Rod is special, BUT saying he is the best player to wear the stripes in decades is
a pretty strong statement. I don't agree. He can put up all the numbers he wants. Yankee greats are defined in ways other then stats. And all A-Rod has going for him over past Yankees of the past 30 years or so is seasonal stats. Unfortunatley one word we can't use to describe his term with the Yankees so far is "clutch". The good news is that the jury is still out.
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I'm a Braves fan but seriously followed the Yanks while in school in NYC - and before I canonize a player, he has to do something noteworthy as opposed to just putting up numbers as such.
Reggie comes to mind:
Against the Dodgers in the '77 World Series, Jackson earned his second World Series MVP award by hitting a record five home runs, including three in Game 6. In fact, in 34 postseason games with the Yankees, Jackson hit .328 with 12 home runs and 29 RBIs. Because of his postseason heroics, The Sporting News named Jackson as Yankee Player of the 1970s.
Just my take
mike
You had to score all of those runs just to beat the lowly Devil Rays - a team that pounded Randy Johnson for 8 hits and 7 runs in only 3 innings!
Okay, go back to celebrating now Yank fans.
mike
ctsox, good job! Lay it on thick while the gettin is good. I sure as hell would
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<< <i>If the Yanks are up 12-4, or losing 9-1, Arod is one of the best hitters in baseball. But if its a close game in the 8th or 9th inning with runners on base, I'll pass on Arod... >>
again, what I was previously trying to say
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And somehow he's a clutch hitter?
Come on now...i think that Arod painted as a choke artist in key situations is unfair and unprovable.
<< <i>Anyone else catch that Jeter hit his first career grand slam the other night?
And somehow he's a clutch hitter?
Come on now...i think that Arod painted as a choke artist in key situations is unfair and unprovable. >>
Ax, what does Home Runs have to do with being clutch? Are you saying that without looking at Jeters average with the bases loaded? It is common knowledge that Derek Jeter tries to hit the gaps afforded him by the fielders with the bases juiced. I have noticed this for a long time and it is always mentioned by Ken Singleton and Jim Kaat ... the only two Yankee announcers worth listening to.
Since the beginning of 2002 jeter is hitting .350 with the bases loaded with 28 RBI's in 40 At bats. My goodness, even insinuating that Jeter has not been a clutch hitter is bizarre. Have you watched Jeter since late 1995?
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Derek Jeter .338
Alex Rodriguez .313
Slugging Averages?
Derek Jeter .426
Arod .678
It makes me laugh when people say Arod isn't 'clutch' like that all-powerful Jeter.
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On those stats alone, both guys are future HOFer's. Too bad Jeter will not actually make it though.
Miguel Tejada is the position's resident offensive force, but if one were assembling a Lineup for the Era (and that's kinda how I view the Hall of Fame: the defining or dominant players at their position in their time) it would be very hard to not have Jeter at short.
But again, the Yankees still suck.
<< <i>I'm sure you're all tired of my beating a dead horse, but 29 year old A -rod hit another one too.
I'm tellin' ya, this guy is pretty good. >>
Perfect example - he hit this home run when the score was 18-11, in the eighth inning.
I was at the game. He hit another HR besides the Slam.
<<And somehow he's a clutch hitter?>>
He has a .338 BA with the bases loaded. One of the reasons he has not hit more slams is that he is a team player and realizes he will drive in more runs with singles, doubles, and triples rather than going for the occassional Grand Slam. Clutch he is, NO doubt about it!!!! Jeter Da Leader
oh, i almost forgot arod is pretty good too...on pace for 700+ juice free homers, mvp's , gold gloves and hopefully a few championships too.
<< <i>no doubt jeter is the heart and soul of the team, in fairness he has been surrounded by alot of talent throughout his career. however, to watch him play the game day in and day out has been a joy. a homegrown yankee, his head is always in the game , clutch performer, hustle, desire, and quiet leadership. what more could you ask for? when all is said and done and number 2 is retired he will probably have amassed well over 3,000 hits and hopefully a few more championships.
oh, i almost forgot arod is pretty good too...on pace for 700+ juice free homers, mvp's , gold gloves and hopefully a few championships too. >>
I agree! And it will come.
I'm not sure why so many people are down on Arod - I think the guy is a great ballplayer - the clutch thing? I really don't know. Let him get in the WS and if he performs - people will remember him!
In NY, it's about the titles....individual accolades are great....but ya gotta win the big one IMO!
mike
Love,
Bud
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I'm not sure why so many people are down on Arod - I think the guy is a great ballplayer - the clutch thing? I really don't know. Let him get in the WS and if he performs - people will remember him!
In NY, it's about the titles....individual accolades are great....but ya gotta win the big one IMO!
mike >>
People as a whole will never embrace Arod...which is unfortunate, as he's the greatest player of this generation. He's done everything ever asked of him, without complaint, and only done it while DOMINATING the game.
He's a career .330 hitter in the postseason, yet that still isn't enough. Not clutch, I already posted he bats over .300 with the bases loaded.
Those who think he isn't clutch will NEVER believe he's clutch, and it comes down to plain and simple jealousy of his talent and money.
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I'm not sure why so many people are down on Arod - I think the guy is a great ballplayer - the clutch thing? I really don't know. Let him get in the WS and if he performs - people will remember him!
In NY, it's about the titles....individual accolades are great....but ya gotta win the big one IMO!
mike >>
People as a whole will never embrace Arod...which is unfortunate, as he's the greatest player of this generation. He's done everything ever asked of him, without complaint, and only done it while DOMINATING the game.
He's a career .330 hitter in the postseason, yet that still isn't enough. Not clutch, I already posted he bats over .300 with the bases loaded.
Those who think he isn't clutch will NEVER believe he's clutch, and it comes down to plain and simple jealousy of his talent and money. >>
Ax
I think you got it....the clutch thing - what I was alluding to is that he has to get into a WS in NY - perform and then the monkey will be lifted off his back. And if not? That would be the sports crime of the century!
mike
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I think you got it....the clutch thing - what I was alluding to is that he has to get into a WS in NY - perform and then the monkey will be lifted off his back. And if not? That would be the sports crime of the century!
mike >>
You know what, I don't even think then he'd be given his due.
Even if/when he wins a championship, people will point to his surrounding cast and say 'well he didn't do it all'.
The guy will never get a break, the guy will never win over a majority of the fans because they are simply too envious of his limitless talent and insane contract money.
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I think you got it....the clutch thing - what I was alluding to is that he has to get into a WS in NY - perform and then the monkey will be lifted off his back. And if not? That would be the sports crime of the century!
mike >>
You know what, I don't even think then he'd be given his due.
Even if/when he wins a championship, people will point to his surrounding cast and say 'well he didn't do it all'.
The guy will never get a break, the guy will never win over a majority of the fans because they are simply too envious of his limitless talent and insane contract money. >>
Heck...I'm a bit in envy/awe of his contract!
mike
I heard George was so mad he fired Billy Martin again.
Derek
Damon Hollins for AL ROY!!!!
<< <i>One consolation for the Bombers is that if they do get the wildcard spot, they won't have to face the Mighty Rays.
This is just too good for words...