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Commented Oct 28, 2009 on Sign-In To Comment at YFSF
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It's quite all right with me. I always throw a "3B" party every October, in honor of Bucky, Buckner and Boone! :)
Commented Oct 27, 2009 on Grown Men Jumping Up and Down, Redux at YFSF
Grown Men Jumping Up and Down, Redux
Five years ago, and the memory only gets sweeter.
It's always the way. Of all the crazy Met fans I knew back in 1986, my dad is on of the only ones left.
Of course, he was a Mets fan back in 1961 when they were Amazingly bad.
Uhh, the Mets' first season was '62.
Commented Oct 19, 2009 on Lupica: You, Nick-YF, are the best. at YFSF
Lupica: You, Nick-YF, are the best.
And so are you, YF, and so are you, attackgerbil, and so are you, kreug, and so are you, John-YF, and so are you, sam-YF, and so is every Yanks fan in the world. From Mike Lupica's best article ever, titled "The New York Yankees have the best fans of any team in the world, not just MLB": And it o...
My coffee's never tasted better, the sun's never shone as bright, my wife has never looked more pretty...there is absolutely nothing that can go wrong today!
It seems Alex has been true to his word about sticking to baseball and shedding all of the other c**p in his life. He looks like a man with something to prove.
Commented Oct 10, 2009 on Today I Am A Man Yankee at YFSF
Today I Am A Man Yankee
Tex won the game, but the big story last night was A-Rod, who answered the clutch bell for the Yanks with his bottom of the ninth two-run dinger to tie it. I'm so glad, and not just for the win, but to finally put to rest the stupid A-Rod-can't-take-the-playoffs meme that has just dominated th...
My list, in no particular order:
1. Derek Jeter
2. Mariano Rivera
3. Thurman Munson
4. Jorge Posada
5. Ron Guidry
6. Andy Pettitte
7. Bernie Williams
8. Reggie Jackson
9. Don Mattingly
10. Alex Rodriguez
and...
11. Bucky F. Dent :)
Commented Sep 10, 2009 on Best Yankees In My LifeTime at YFSF
Best Yankees In My LifeTime
I was born in December of 1977, and started following the Yanks in 1984 or 1985. My favorite player growing up was Willie Randolph. My favorite player today is Derek Jeter. Below is a list of who I think are the 10 best Yankees since I started following the team. Derek Jeter Mariano Rivera Bern...
Anyone see the Jim Rice quote regarding Jeter? Classy guy, that Rice.
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/llws09/news/story?id=4414291
Commented Aug 21, 2009 on The Long Rivalry: Yanks-Sox Gamer MMXLV at YFSF
The Long Rivalry: Yanks-Sox Gamer MMXLV
Tonight, if they get the game in, will be the 2,045th meeting between the teams once known as the Boston Americans and Baltimore Orioles. Some fun totals to whet your whistle for game time: The Yankees lead the overall series 1,112-932 -- a .544 winning percentage Take out the Dark Ages of 1920...
Hey, I've got a dog just like that one. His name is "2008 Yankees."
Commented Aug 17, 2009 on Your 2009 Red Sox at YFSF
Your 2009 Red Sox
And thus began the infighting amongst the Sox faithful... ;)
Commented Aug 10, 2009 on To the Rescue! Tigers-Sox Gamer IV at YFSF
To the Rescue! Tigers-Sox Gamer IV
I've given this Red Sox losing streak a lot of thought. Sometimes the Sox have pitched well and not hit. Other times, they hit well enough, but their pitching or bullpen let them down. There hasn't really been a single consistent theme. Except one. I haven't done the gamer for any of them. In fi...
Yeah, I watched that clip with my boy three times last night. Truly incredible catch.
RE: broadcasters - Vin Scully wrote the book on how to handle scenarios such as this. If you haven't yet, you owe it to yourself to listen to the last inning of Koufax's perfect game vs. the Cubs. Poetic.
Commented Jul 24, 2009 on If It Doesn't Give You A Shiver at YFSF
If It Doesn't Give You A Shiver
It should. God, I love baseball.
Very nice article, Mark. I'm looking forward to my first trip to the new Stadium next month.
Commented Jul 23, 2009 on Play Ball: The Last Word on NY's New Ballparks at YFSF
Play Ball: The Last Word on NY's New Ballparks
I've written a good deal about New York's two new ballparks in various publications and on the web over the last few years, but this new piece, from the July issue of Metropolis magazine, is my last word on the subject, and—I humbly submit—the most comprehensive look anywhere at the stadium game ...
It is a great ballpark. I saw my first MLB game there, vs. the Giants. Glad you had a good time.
I went to the Mariners/Padres game last Thursday, hoping to see Junior again, but alas, he didn't play in a 9-3 M's rout of the Friars.
Commented Jun 29, 2009 on Soxfan in LaLaLand, Redux at YFSF
Soxfan in LaLaLand, Redux
We took our first trip to Chavez Ravine (we forgot our non-telephonic camera, sadly) this Saturday evening to see the Major League-best Dodgers take on Felix Hernandez and the Mariners. Some observations: Most diverse crowd I have ever seen at a ballgame. We sat in the upper deck, reserve seat...
Boy, did everyone's Wheaties get peed in this morning or what???
My prediction, if they get the game in:
Cervelli goes 3 for 4, with an HR and a RBI double.
Joba's gonna go 8, allow 1 run on five hits. Mo will close.
Yanks win 5-1.
(or not...)
Commented Jun 18, 2009 on Choose One: Nats-Yanks Gamer III at YFSF
Choose One: Nats-Yanks Gamer III
1. Set your face on fire and put it out with a rake, gargle a broken glass-n-drano smoothie and stick white-hot knitting needles in your eyes while listening to a Plastic Ono Band LP at 16RPMs. 2. Watch the Yanks drop another game to the Nats. Comment here on your I-really-want-to-get-away early ...
Hey all, gotta go to my boy's 8th grade graduation tonight, so I'll catch the archived game on MLB.tv. Do some swearing at the Yankees for me, will ya Krueg? GO YANKS!!!
Commented Jun 9, 2009 on 16-11: Yanks-Sox Gamer VI at YFSF
16-11: Yanks-Sox Gamer VI
The first three games of The Rivalry this year were epic. A pair of late home runs to give the Red Sox an improbable rally off Mariano Rivera and extra-inning win. A steal of home plate punctuating a series sweep ... and in the middle, the Battle of Hastings. That is, a 16-11 war in which tonigh...
Hate to say it, but you're dead on regarding Matsui. I love the guy, but he looks like he needs a walker to get up to the plate. His swing looks like c**p.
Commented Jun 8, 2009 on Andy And Andy: Rays-Yanks Gamer VIII at YFSF
Andy And Andy: Rays-Yanks Gamer VIII
Sonnanstine Vs. Pettitte. Let's finish with these moes and get back to work on trying to win one against the Sox. Tampa Bay B.J. Upton cf .221 C. Crawford lf .323 E. Longoria 3b .320 C. Pena 1b .223 B. Zobrist ss .296 W. Aybar 2b .250 J. Dillon dh .444 G. Kapler rf .169 M. Her...
Atta boy, Swish!!!
Commented Jun 8, 2009 on Andy And Andy: Rays-Yanks Gamer VIII at YFSF
Andy And Andy: Rays-Yanks Gamer VIII
Sonnanstine Vs. Pettitte. Let's finish with these moes and get back to work on trying to win one against the Sox. Tampa Bay B.J. Upton cf .221 C. Crawford lf .323 E. Longoria 3b .320 C. Pena 1b .223 B. Zobrist ss .296 W. Aybar 2b .250 J. Dillon dh .444 G. Kapler rf .169 M. Her...
as well as for Godzilla.
Commented Jun 8, 2009 on Andy And Andy: Rays-Yanks Gamer VIII at YFSF
Andy And Andy: Rays-Yanks Gamer VIII
Sonnanstine Vs. Pettitte. Let's finish with these moes and get back to work on trying to win one against the Sox. Tampa Bay B.J. Upton cf .221 C. Crawford lf .323 E. Longoria 3b .320 C. Pena 1b .223 B. Zobrist ss .296 W. Aybar 2b .250 J. Dillon dh .444 G. Kapler rf .169 M. Her...
Has Tex's homer landed yet? God, what a blast! It looked like he hit it up towards the handle too.
Commented Jun 8, 2009 on Andy And Andy: Rays-Yanks Gamer VIII at YFSF
Andy And Andy: Rays-Yanks Gamer VIII
Sonnanstine Vs. Pettitte. Let's finish with these moes and get back to work on trying to win one against the Sox. Tampa Bay B.J. Upton cf .221 C. Crawford lf .323 E. Longoria 3b .320 C. Pena 1b .223 B. Zobrist ss .296 W. Aybar 2b .250 J. Dillon dh .444 G. Kapler rf .169 M. Her...
"Mark Teixeira's "I just hit on your wife" at-bat face..."
BINGO!!! I've been trying to define for myself exactly what he looks like at bat...this is the perfect description!
And, if he keeps hitting like he's been, he can hit on MY wife for all I care. No, wait...strike that. :)
Commented Jun 3, 2009 on Shifting Sentiments at YFSF
Shifting Sentiments
Connecticut is Yankee territory, by a whisker. We expect nothing less, what with the rudderless Joe Lieberman and his convenient allegiances setting the example.
Heading for home now to get caught up with Krueg's beer count. Starting your second case, now, are you? :)
Enjoy the game, all (both?)
Commented May 16, 2009 on Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I at YFSF
Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I
Sorry about the brief game thread. Liriano and Franchise. Comment away..
I still have my 1994 Stanley Cup T-Shirt...what's left of it, anyway.
Commented May 16, 2009 on Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I at YFSF
Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I
Sorry about the brief game thread. Liriano and Franchise. Comment away..
Got to come in at 3-1.
Commented May 16, 2009 on Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I at YFSF
Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I
Sorry about the brief game thread. Liriano and Franchise. Comment away..
RISP for the Captain! Come on, Jeets...let's get it done!
Commented May 16, 2009 on Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I at YFSF
Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I
Sorry about the brief game thread. Liriano and Franchise. Comment away..
Sweet...whatever it takes!
Commented May 15, 2009 on Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I at YFSF
Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I
Sorry about the brief game thread. Liriano and Franchise. Comment away..
Well, if you want to talk hockey, I agree with you on Les Habs and the Bruins. My Rangers bring new meaning to the word "choke" though. :(
Commented May 15, 2009 on Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I at YFSF
Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I
Sorry about the brief game thread. Liriano and Franchise. Comment away..
Still at beer #0 here... :(
Commented May 15, 2009 on Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I at YFSF
Friday Night Fandom: Twins-Yanks Gamer I
Sorry about the brief game thread. Liriano and Franchise. Comment away..
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