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I'm just having a difficult time wrapping my brain around the possibility that the greatest relief pitcher in the history of the game - greatest closer certainly - ended his career shagging flies in Kansas City, and not walking off the Yankee Stadium mound after closing out a win, basking in the cheers he so richly deserves. Ugh.
Commented May 4, 2012 on The Night the Music Died at YFSF
The Night the Music Died
For 17+ years Mariano Rivera has been as close to invincible as any pitcher to ever play the game. A perfect, seemingly effortless delivery producing devastatingly accurate pitches painting and stretching the corners of the strike zone with wicked late movement. 608 saves, 5 championships, ...
HR would be great here, Swish!
Commented Apr 8, 2011 on The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I at YFSF
The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I
Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" begins with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern betting on coin flips. Rosencrantz, who bets heads each time, wins ninety-two flips in a row. So consider us Yanks fans, Rosencrantz, and Sox fans, Guildenstern. And here's to the absurdity of unlikel...
He's channeling his inner Rick Vaughn, pre glasses.
Commented Apr 8, 2011 on The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I at YFSF
The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I
Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" begins with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern betting on coin flips. Rosencrantz, who bets heads each time, wins ninety-two flips in a row. So consider us Yanks fans, Rosencrantz, and Sox fans, Guildenstern. And here's to the absurdity of unlikel...
I think I owe you an apology, Devine! :-)
Commented Apr 8, 2011 on The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I at YFSF
The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I
Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" begins with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern betting on coin flips. Rosencrantz, who bets heads each time, wins ninety-two flips in a row. So consider us Yanks fans, Rosencrantz, and Sox fans, Guildenstern. And here's to the absurdity of unlikel...
Wow, impressive inning by Colon Blow!
Commented Apr 8, 2011 on The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I at YFSF
The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I
Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" begins with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern betting on coin flips. Rosencrantz, who bets heads each time, wins ninety-two flips in a row. So consider us Yanks fans, Rosencrantz, and Sox fans, Guildenstern. And here's to the absurdity of unlikel...
I want some of whatever Devine's smoking.
Commented Apr 8, 2011 on The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I at YFSF
The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I
Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" begins with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern betting on coin flips. Rosencrantz, who bets heads each time, wins ninety-two flips in a row. So consider us Yanks fans, Rosencrantz, and Sox fans, Guildenstern. And here's to the absurdity of unlikel...
Shaping up to be a football game-like final score today. Over/under on 20 runs? :-)
Commented Apr 8, 2011 on The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I at YFSF
The Coin Keeps Ending Up Heads: Yanks-Sox Gamer I
Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" begins with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern betting on coin flips. Rosencrantz, who bets heads each time, wins ninety-two flips in a row. So consider us Yanks fans, Rosencrantz, and Sox fans, Guildenstern. And here's to the absurdity of unlikel...
Tex is insane! Welcome to NY, Andruw!
Commented Apr 5, 2011 on Division Series Rematch! Twins-Yanks Gamer II at YFSF
Division Series Rematch! Twins-Yanks Gamer II
Ron Gardenhire's Twins are in Yankee Stadium for the second game of their three-game sweep, I mean, series. CC Sabathia against Jason Duensing. Comment away!
Cash seems to have erased the memory of Scott Proctor's 2006 season from his hard drive.
83 games, 102 IP. Had a great season that year, but never really been the same pitcher since. Missed a season to injury and just got sent down to AAA by Atlanta.
Commented Apr 5, 2011 on Pitcher Abuse at YFSF
Pitcher Abuse
Yankee general manager Brian Cashman made some (minor) waves by saying publicly that Pedro Feliciano, on the DL with shoulder problems, was "abused" by the crosstown New York Mets. I think it's easy to look at Feliciano's work load — at least 78 games every year since 2007, including league-lead...
Looks like the A's draw about the same in Spring Training as they do during the regular season. ;-)
Commented Mar 5, 2011 on Wish You Were Here at YFSF
Wish You Were Here
Cactus League from die-hard A's fan, friend and partner in devious dealings, Andrew K... JEALOUS, I AM.
Couldn't agree with you more, IH. The large picture of Stein looming over right field is bad enough, but this plaque is too much. Tacky, is the word that comes to mind.
Commented Sep 22, 2010 on Size Does Matter at YFSF
Size Does Matter
Does the legacy of George Steinbrenner III merit a memorial plaque that measures 35 square feet - more than the combined square footage allotted in Monument Park to the guys who actually played the games and thrilled the fans - Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle? The moves made by Steinbrenner...
And for that matter, will Worm-Killer be one as well?
Commented Jun 5, 2009 on 3x at YFSF
3x
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, tied once again for the division lead, are each one-third of the way through their respective seasons. If the next two-thirds play out exactly the same way, here's what we would be looking at after Game 162: Both teams finish with 96 wins. A one-game pl...
That's a good analysis of Swish. I wasn't too excited about his signing, particularly after Tex was signed.
Speaking of Tex...let's do some damage here!
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
Well, that was wishful thinking. But the walk ends Millwood's evening.
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
Prediction...Damon goes yard here.
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
Can't believe they didn't try to throw out Hideki at the plate, given his lack of speed. Tie game...I'll take that.
Way to break up the DP, Cervelli!
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
Swish is just brutal.
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
GODZILLA!!!! Nice job!
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
There we go!
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
I can't be too hard on Joba. He didn't have great stuff tonight, but he battled and we're still in this game.
Now Gardner gets on again. Let's see him steal his way around again!
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
Alfredo with a nice inning there.
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
Shoulder sprain...day to day.
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
God, I love watching Tex play first base!
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
Yeah, twice in one game. Stupid.
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
OK, cross your fingers. Bottom of five coming up.
Commented May 27, 2009 on Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II at YFSF
Joba The Bullet Dodger: Yanks-Rangers Gamer II
Why do they call him the Bullet-Dodger? 'Cause he dodges bullets, Avi. Actually, Joba didn't quite dodge the bullet, but the Yankees seem to have dodged the worst of the repercussions after he got drilled by Adam Jones in his last start. Joba is on the bump tonight against Texas, who send Kevin M...
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