The beauty is we are getting set up for another AL Championship without the Eastern boys. The Sox will either fail to qualify (highly likely) and the Yanks will get done by either the White Sux or Twins. Or the Sox make it only to lose in three to Detroit and the Yanks go out to the beach and get smoked again by the Angels. Another beautiful post season is in store and assuming things go according to my plans Derrick and Curt can be golfing together by the 2nd week of October and you all can worry about the Pats and Giants.
<< <i>your smack talk is thouroughly encouraged in this thread welcome >>
Yeah I have to get my shots in now because eventually the Yanks or Jr. Yanks will come calling for my teams best players. It's fine though. I just really hope the Os, Jays and Rays can offer some resistance to either the Yanks or the Sox. My wife just took in a game at the Stadium last week and said the crowd was leaving by the 4th inning? Why doesn't George put a retractable roof on the stadium and install some AC? That for sure would stick a fork in the Red Sux.
<< <i> My wife just took in a game at the Stadium last week and said the crowd was leaving by the 4th inning? Why doesn't George put a retractable roof on the stadium and install some AC? That for sure would stick a fork in the Red Sux. >>
hmmm, I have been to many many games at Yankee Stadium and not once have I ever witnessed fans leaving in any large numbers that early in a game. Was it one of the 100 plus degree days with 95 % humidity we had?
<< <i>hmmm, I have been to many many games at Yankee Stadium and not once have I ever witnessed fans leaving in any large numbers that early in a game. Was it one of the 100 plus degree days with 95 % humidity we had? >>
Yep. She said the Yanks got a bunch of runs in the 4th and everyone started to bolt. I know it can't be normal because I see all you Yanks fans in the stadium every other night on ESPN. She also stayed a night in Boston, but couldn't get tickets. That should really stick a fork in them for sure!
^^Damn sure I do. But I know he didn't win the series by himself, and he's given up the most home runs this season that Varitek has ever caught in his career. That says something, maybe he's uncomfortable who knows? I'm a fan of the kid because he's a gamer, but I think the non-factor that D Wells has been probably effected that rotation more than anything. If Wells was say the Wells of 6-7 years ago; this kid would be in a much better spot.
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You talk about Wakefield over guys like Mussina and Wang? Should I use your logic Jerry and post a picture of Aaron Boone belting a Wakefield MEATBALL ??????? in game you know what
Wang and Mussina ..... the Yankees two best starters this season have given up a COMBINED five less home runs then Josh Beckett. How is THAT for a stat?
And Mussina and Wang have given up a COMBINED TWENTY SEVEN (27) less home runs then Schilling AND BEckett combined. How about that? No big deal right? Unless of course it was the other way around I am sure .....
The tide is turning and the Yanks are riding the wave. If they get matsui and Sheffield back, look out! Their injuries may have been a blessing in disguise actually, as the team has really jelled without those two key cogs the last few weeks.
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Things are shaping up very nicely for the Yanks. Before Liriano went down I really liked the Twins chances in a short series vs. the Yanks. Now I think they will be lucky to make the playoffs. If the Yanks make it out of the divisional series, they will win the World Series. They will wear down starters and bullpens just like the Boston series.
as much as the series sucked for the Sox, it sucked worse for the fans (we weren't getting paid millions in the process). I think they have pretty much sealed the deal with going 1-5 against KC and TB, 1-2 vs. Detroit, and 0-5 against the Yankees as of late. I appreciate the photos from the NY papers, nice to see that NY editors have a sense of humor too (like the Boston rags after 2004).
The sorry summation of the story is that right now the Yankees simply do not know how to lose to the Red Sox. They take whatever Boston dishes out and they trump it. If you want to go all historical and compare this to the debacle in 1978, I won't be the one to stop you. But that Red Sox team got back in the race. This Red Sox team has one starting pitcher who engenders any confidence at all, and he has lost two well-pitched games in five days.
And please don't embarrass yourself by referencing 2004, either. Just don't.
<< <i>It is a fact that this past 5 game massacre will be remembered for a very long time regardless the outcome of this year. >>
Yes, yankee fans have been trying desperately to forget the biggest choke in baseball postseason history for 2 years now, a series in august is going to somehow help them forget that?
None of it is forgotten. In fact, it's a very sore memory that we would all like to forget. I was just stating that this series will be remember for a very long time because it was important to the AL East and the Yankees/Red Sox rivalry.
Keep trying to make more of it than what it is...I know it makes you happy.
<< <i>It is a fact that this past 5 game massacre will be remembered for a very long time regardless the outcome of this year. >>
Yes, yankee fans have been trying desperately to forget the biggest choke in baseball postseason history for 2 years now, a series in august is going to somehow help them forget that? >>
How in hell do you have a clue what we have been trying to forget ?
Nobody has forgotten. We all remember very well and havnt tried to put anyone under the illusion that we have. If our team has never won anything, or if we win once every 75 years it would be far more painful than it was. Sure, it wasnt exactly the highlight in team history, but it happened and we moved on. There has been plenty enough winning here to ease the sting of that one collapse. Make no mistake, it was a HUGE collapse, but when your team is in the fight nearly every year its bound to occur eventually.
I think a far more memorable loss would be the M's in 2001 when they had the best record and proceded to choke against the Yankees in the playoffs. I will never forget sitting in the stadium bleachers for games 4 and 5 and starting many a " overrated " and " sayanara " chants as they sent the M's packing. Now, NEVER winning a damn thing, going through that amazing season only to fall so pitifully is something that can stick.
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Murcerfan, no matter what way you slice it, the Yankees had a monumental collapse and choke that year. Trying to debate anything other than that is useless and gives the rest of us Yankee fans a bad rep.
"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." -- Yogi Berra
<< <i>It is a fact that this past 5 game massacre will be remembered for a very long time regardless the outcome of this year. >>
Yes, yankee fans have been trying desperately to forget the biggest choke in baseball postseason history for 2 years now, a series in august is going to somehow help them forget that? >>
I thought the biggest choke in postseason history was Game 6 of the 1986 World Series?
METS 10TH: Backman made an out to left; Hernandez flied to center; Carter singled to left; MITCHELL BATTED FOR AGUILERA; Mitchell singled to center [Carter to second]; Knight singled to center [Carter scored, Mitchell to third]; STANLEY REPLACED SCHIRALDI (PITCHING); Stanley threw a wild pitch [Mitchell scored, Knight to second]; Wilson reached on an error by Buckner [Knight scored (unearned)]; 3 R, 3 H, 1 E, 1 LOB. Red Sox 5, Mets 6.
Final Totals R H E LOB Red Sox 5 13 3 14 Mets __ 6_ 8_2 _8
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<< <i>your smack talk is thouroughly encouraged in this thread
Yeah I have to get my shots in now because eventually the Yanks or Jr. Yanks will come calling for my teams best players. It's fine though. I just really hope the Os, Jays and Rays can offer some resistance to either the Yanks or the Sox. My wife just took in a game at the Stadium last week and said the crowd was leaving by the 4th inning? Why doesn't George put a retractable roof on the stadium and install some AC? That for sure would stick a fork in the Red Sux.
<< <i> My wife just took in a game at the Stadium last week and said the crowd was leaving by the 4th inning? Why doesn't George put a retractable roof on the stadium and install some AC? That for sure would stick a fork in the Red Sux. >>
hmmm, I have been to many many games at Yankee Stadium and not once have I ever witnessed fans leaving in any large numbers that early in a game. Was it one of the 100 plus degree days with 95 % humidity we had?
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<< <i>hmmm, I have been to many many games at Yankee Stadium and not once have I ever witnessed fans leaving in any large numbers that early in a game. Was it one of the 100 plus degree days with 95 % humidity we had? >>
Yep. She said the Yanks got a bunch of runs in the 4th and everyone started to bolt. I know it can't be normal because I see all you Yanks fans in the stadium every other night on ESPN.
<< <i>The beauty is we are getting set up for another AL Championship without the Eastern boys. >>
Only a Twins fan would assert this. But, the Twins sure as hell came out of nowhere fast to enter the playoff race!
the FORK as been applied .... now, I look forward to smack talking with you in the event the Yankees play the Twins in the post season
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<< <i>The beauty is we are getting set up for another AL Championship without the Eastern boys. >>
Great! I'm sure FOX is really looking forward to that snooze-fest.
<< <i>Da Sox win the division, and George will spend another 25 million on another star >>
daaaaaa what did you say?
In case you don't know how to read ........ the FORK is in the SOX.
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<< <i>Good question guys .... but hey! You all think Josh Beckett is your future
Yep - remember this?
Josh Beckett is NOT that pitcher he was with the Marlins and he has not been since then .....
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And Mussina and Wang have given up a COMBINED TWENTY SEVEN (27) less home runs then Schilling AND BEckett combined. How about that? No big deal right? Unless of course it was the other way around I am sure .....
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from what I hear Matsui is still 3-4 weeks out at least.
-- Yogi Berra
But don't bet on it
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"it ain't fair..they supposed to let us win a game"
edited to add:
MVP?...Most valuable cry-baby me thinks...
edited again to ask:
anybody here still predicting the Orioles to finish in front of New York this season ?
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Another fine proofreading job on newsday.....if you read the caption at the bottom of that cover it says Melky Cabrera lines a single......
Except that isnt Cabrera......
-- Yogi Berra
The sorry summation of the story is that right now the Yankees simply do not know how to lose to the Red Sox. They take whatever Boston dishes out and they trump it. If you want to go all historical and compare this to the debacle in 1978, I won't be the one to stop you. But that Red Sox team got back in the race. This Red Sox team has one starting pitcher who engenders any confidence at all, and he has lost two well-pitched games in five days.
And please don't embarrass yourself by referencing 2004, either. Just don't.
you're never as bad as you look..and you're never as good as you think you are.
..then again......Blosox just lost again
<< <i>It is a fact that this past 5 game massacre will be remembered for a very long time regardless the outcome of this year. >>
Yes, yankee fans have been trying desperately to forget the biggest choke in baseball postseason history for 2 years now, a series in august is going to somehow help them forget that?
Keep trying to make more of it than what it is...I know it makes you happy.
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<< <i>It is a fact that this past 5 game massacre will be remembered for a very long time regardless the outcome of this year. >>
Yes, yankee fans have been trying desperately to forget the biggest choke in baseball postseason history for 2 years now, a series in august is going to somehow help them forget that? >>
How in hell do you have a clue what we have been trying to forget ?
Nobody has forgotten. We all remember very well and havnt tried to put anyone under the illusion that we have. If our team has never won anything, or if we win once every 75 years it would be far more painful than it was. Sure, it wasnt exactly the highlight in team history, but it happened and we moved on. There has been plenty enough winning here to ease the sting of that one collapse. Make no mistake, it was a HUGE collapse, but when your team is in the fight nearly every year its bound to occur eventually.
I think a far more memorable loss would be the M's in 2001 when they had the best record and proceded to choke against the Yankees in the playoffs. I will never forget sitting in the stadium bleachers for games 4 and 5 and starting many a " overrated " and " sayanara " chants as they sent the M's packing. Now, NEVER winning a damn thing, going through that amazing season only to fall so pitifully is something that can stick.
-- Yogi Berra
hmm...........well i guess all come-back "domination miracles" have to have a losing position to be based from?
<< <i>didn't the 2004 Yankees beat the mother loving piss out of the Blosox in the first three games of the now "infamous" series? >>
hahaha how'd that work out for you there sparky? Last time I checked, the yanks still went home after choking away 4 straight to the sox?
-- Yogi Berra
besides..it aint 2004 anymore.
edited to add:
...but don't tell "the nation"...they to need live in that one brief fleeting moment for eternity...
..or go jump of that fancy new bridge
edited again to make the lil schoolgirl happy...jump now girly boy and be a hero forever....
Inflation sucks. Back in the 70s and 80s you could jump off the Mystic River Bridge ("Tobin Bridge") for free! What is the city coming to?
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<< <i>It is a fact that this past 5 game massacre will be remembered for a very long time regardless the outcome of this year. >>
Yes, yankee fans have been trying desperately to forget the biggest choke in baseball postseason history for 2 years now, a series in august is going to somehow help them forget that? >>
I thought the biggest choke in postseason history was Game 6 of the 1986 World Series?
METS 10TH: Backman made an out to left; Hernandez flied to
center; Carter singled to left; MITCHELL BATTED FOR AGUILERA;
Mitchell singled to center [Carter to second]; Knight singled to
center [Carter scored, Mitchell to third]; STANLEY REPLACED
SCHIRALDI (PITCHING); Stanley threw a wild pitch [Mitchell
scored, Knight to second]; Wilson reached on an error by Buckner
[Knight scored (unearned)]; 3 R, 3 H, 1 E, 1 LOB. Red Sox 5,
Mets 6.
Final Totals R H E LOB
Red Sox 5 13 3 14
Mets __ 6_ 8_2 _8
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