2006 Yankees part 2 (The inevitible, unstoppable march to tee times [Archive] - Page 4

cougarjake13

10-06-2006, 08:46 AM

Doctor_Z wrote:  I would also just like to show how much of a kindergarten game of Telephone was played with my words here. It's pretty amazing. Let's go back to the original quote: "Shadows don't exist when you play at night [FACT]... which is when this game should've been played.[FACT]" By the end of the clusterfuck of misinterpretation and twisting of words, it was concluded that I said, "Shadows didn't exist for the Tigers" and "The Yankees lost because of the shadows." Fantastic. so whats the point of bringing up the shadows if not to complain about it, or use it as an excuse for losingthese are professional baseball players, the best of the best, a little rain delay or moving the game to the next day shouldnt matter, plus its not like they've never played a game in the daytime where shadows sometimes creep up

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 10:52 AM

This guy makes Doctor Z piss his Pampers.<img height="398" src="http://mysite.verizon.net/~vze34fnk/graphics/gijoe/customs/shadow-pulp-cover1.jpg" width="280" border="0" />

This message was edited by TheMojoPin on 10-6-06 @ 4:55 PM

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 12:27 PM

I guess Bernie Williams hasn't done enough for this franchise to earn a start in the playoffs. Despite his ridiculous numbers against Kenny Rogers and his ability to bat righty with power, the lineup remains exactly the same.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 12:49 PM

They actualy did not start that game to cater to the Yankee with Mussina being 37. Verlander is 23 he could start and stop. Mussina could not. And if they do not bomb Kenny Rogers tonight they do not deserve to do win anything. Kenny Rogers is an AWFUL big game pitcher.

This message was edited by Kevin on 10-6-06 @ 4:51 PM

BoondockSaint

10-06-2006, 02:03 PM

Doctor_Z wrote: I guess Bernie Williams hasn't done enough for this franchise to earn a start in the playoffs. Despite his ridiculous numbers against Kenny Rogers and his ability to bat righty with power, the lineup remains exactly the same. Torre changed his mind.  Sheffield is sitting.

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 02:03 PM

Last minute lineup change! Bernie is in! ...and a-rod is back to batting 4th...

Kevin

10-06-2006, 02:09 PM

Are you kidding?............................... 4th??????? He looks so great out there. Torre is finished.

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 02:42 PM

A-Rod vs. Kenny Rogers.  Taste the tension.

HBox

10-06-2006, 02:51 PM

Let's all just hope that Giambi's wrist doesn't fall off while playing first base. This is a pretty big risk.

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 03:04 PM

Please God, tell me I am hearing things...
Did David Justice just say "Bernie Williams has raped Kenny Rogers."?

HBox

10-06-2006, 03:14 PM

Doctor_Z wrote: Please God, tell me I am hearing things...
Did David Justice just say "Bernie Williams has raped Kenny Rogers."?  There was an incident following the 96 series. I'll just say this: Don't mess with Bernie Williams' guitar.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 04:17 PM

Of course Arod makes the final out. Nice linup Torre. Move hitters up in the linup when they are awful.

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 04:18 PM

HBox wrote: Doctor_Z wrote: Please God, tell me I am hearing things...
Did David Justice just say "Bernie Williams has raped Kenny Rogers."? There was an incident following the 96 series. I'll just say this: Don't mess with Bernie Williams' guitar.    *nods*... Don't ask about Mel Hall either.  They still haven't found all of his gheri curl.

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 04:19 PM

Kevin, I've been meaning to ask - is that Amy Lee or Ariel in your avatar?

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 04:21 PM

Sometimes I feel like Jeter's playing out there by himself. If he doubles with 1 out, bring the guy home, for fuck sake.
And does anybody know what the deal is with Placido Polanco's head?

Kevin

10-06-2006, 04:21 PM

Amy

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 04:23 PM

Holy shit, I haven't seen Randy throw 98 SINCE COMING TO THE YANKEES.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 04:24 PM

Morgen is a fucking moron 5 inn would be a disaster. They are not hoping for that u tard.

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 04:24 PM

Kevin wrote: Amy   She looks thin.  And hot. "Randy Johnson has got his stuff tonight." Let's give A-Rod an epidural then.  Since Midol and Tampax hasn't worked.

zildjian361

10-06-2006, 04:25 PM

HERE WE GO LADIES & GENTS <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/clap.gif" border="0" />

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 04:25 PM

I can't believe how silent the stadium is until something happens.  It's EERIE. BTW, I'd like to give Erin Andrews a tongue bath.

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 04:26 PM

NICE PLAY JETER!

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 04:29 PM

Can we apply to John Sterling racial epithet corollary to Joe Morgan?

HBox

10-06-2006, 04:35 PM

What's got up Jon Miller's ass tonight?"That ball was high.... apparently""That ball was outside....... I guess."The strike zone has been a little weird, but it's still early. I've rarely heard an announcer snotty like this.

This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 8:35 PM

Kevin

10-06-2006, 04:35 PM

This is spring training for matsui and sheff. Melki should be playing

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 04:35 PM

BTW, does Ferris Bueller know that his dad is pitching in Detroit tonight?

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 04:36 PM

Bernie ripped that ball. If his bat didn't get sawed in half, it would've been a double down the line.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 04:36 PM

Having Kenny Rogers throw 2 scoreless on you in the postseason is unthinkable.

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 04:38 PM

HBox wrote: What's got up Jon Miller's ass tonight?    Wouldn't you be annoyed if you looked over to the left and saw a black version of the Hamburgular?

Kevin

10-06-2006, 04:41 PM

I do not know why but i have always hated Pudge. Can't stand him

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 04:44 PM

Want to hear a stat? Yanks are 2-8 in their last 10 postseason games. And Gay-rod is batting about .123 in that span.

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 04:45 PM

Well, it's 1-0, but at least Abreu got Pudge at 3rd.

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 04:46 PM

Can't fault A-Rod for that one.

HBox

10-06-2006, 04:46 PM

Pudge was so out. I have no idea what the hell the ump was looking at.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 04:47 PM

Doctor_Z wrote: Well, it's 1-0, but at least Abreu got Pudge at 3rd. not accroding to Jim Leyland the 3b ump. Is Torre asleep? ARGUE!

This message was edited by Kevin on 10-6-06 @ 8:47 PM

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 04:48 PM

This is flat out the best I've seen Johnson throw as a Yankee

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 04:48 PM

If I were Torre, my ass would be ejected right now. If Pudge ends up scoring, I'm gonna fuckin kill someone.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 04:49 PM

Bullshit should be inn over

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 04:49 PM

According to the rules of baseball, this inning is OVER.

HBox

10-06-2006, 04:49 PM

And Gay-rod is batting about .123 in that span.I'm going to schedule a serious reply to your post 10 hours from now after I finish laughing from this hilarity.

HBox

10-06-2006, 04:52 PM

They oughta pinch hit Sheffield as soon as possible for the express purpose of sending a laser beam line drive square into the third base umps nuts.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 04:52 PM

i Dont fucking get it im fucking going nuts here with that call a finished Torre just shits there. anyother manager is chucked

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 04:54 PM

6 months, 162 games, hard work, perserverence... Blood, sweat, and tears. Foiled by scumbags who can't do their jobs.

HBox

10-06-2006, 04:54 PM

Kevin wrote: i Dont fucking get it im fucking going nuts here with that call a finished Torre just shits there. anyother manager is chucked  But if Torre is ejected who will pitch Proctor for 4 innings once this game is 10-0?

Kevin

10-06-2006, 04:57 PM

Please chuck Mogen and leave Harwell in.

mikeyboy

10-06-2006, 04:59 PM

Doctor_Z wrote: 6 months, 162 games, hard work, perserverence... Blood, sweat, and tears. Foiled by scumbags who can't do their jobs. It happens.  C'est la vie.<img height="262" src="http://espn.starwave.com/i/magazine/new/jeffrey_maier.jpg" width="195" border="0" />

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 05:04 PM

mikeyboy wrote: Doctor_Z wrote: 6 months, 162 games, hard work, perserverence... Blood, sweat, and tears. Foiled by scumbags who can't do their jobs. It happens.  C'est la vie.<img height="262" src="http://espn.starwave.com/i/magazine/new/jeffrey_maier.jpg" width="195" border="0" />Delicious.Do shitty calls against my team piss me off?  Of course.  Are shitty calls at times part of baseball?  Always have been, always will be.  It's the human element that makes this game what it is.  The better teams can rally and fight back.  It's part of winning it all.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:04 PM

mikeyboy wrote: Doctor_Z wrote: 6 months, 162 games, hard work, perserverence... Blood, sweat, and tears. Foiled by scumbags who can't do their jobs. It happens.  C'est la vie.<img height="262" src="http://espn.starwave.com/i/magazine/new/jeffrey_maier.jpg" width="195" border="0" />Let it go Mikey, you were not winning that series anyway. Its not like it happend in gm7. It was gm 1

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 05:07 PM

When did Kenny Rogers become a good post-season pitcher? Well, as long as it stays 1-0, it's anyone's game.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:07 PM

3 scoreless by Kenny Rogers?? are you kidding me?

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 05:08 PM

Kevin wrote: mikeyboy wrote: Doctor_Z wrote: 6 months, 162 games, hard work, perserverence... Blood, sweat, and tears. Foiled by scumbags who can't do their jobs. It happens.  C'est la vie.<img height="262" src="http://espn.starwave.com/i/magazine/new/jeffrey_maier.jpg" width="195" border="0" />Let it go Mikey, you were not winning that series anyway. Its not like it happend in gm7. It was gm 1And tonight would only give the Tigers two if they win.  Therefore, by your logic, nobody can bitch about the calls tonight if the Tigers end up winning the series.

mikeyboy

10-06-2006, 05:08 PM

Kevin wrote: mikeyboy wrote: Doctor_Z wrote: 6 months, 162 games, hard work, perserverence... Blood, sweat, and tears. Foiled by scumbags who can't do their jobs. It happens.  C'est la vie.<img height="262" src="http://espn.starwave.com/i/magazine/new/jeffrey_maier.jpg" width="195" border="0" />Let it go Mikey, you were not winning that series anyway. Its not like it happend in gm7. It was gm 1So?  This is game 3.  My point is that you can piss and moan about it, but it happens all the time, and sometimes it even helps your team, and it probably evens out somewhere in the end.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:10 PM

mikeyboy wrote: Kevin wrote: mikeyboy wrote: Doctor_Z wrote: 6 months, 162 games, hard work, perserverence... Blood, sweat, and tears. Foiled by scumbags who can't do their jobs. It happens.  C'est la vie.<img height="262" src="http://espn.starwave.com/i/magazine/new/jeffrey_maier.jpg" width="195" border="0" />Let it go Mikey, you were not winning that series anyway. Its not like it happend in gm7. It was gm 1So?  This is game 3.  My point is that you can piss and moan about it, but it happens all the time, and sometimes it even helps your team, and it probably evens out somewhere in the end.It would help if we had a  manager that  was alive.

HBox

10-06-2006, 05:10 PM

Why is everyone looking for excuses already? there's two thirds of the game left. Plenty of time for the third base ump's glaucoma to help us.

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 05:14 PM

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I never noticed Robinson Cano also going for the ball next to Maier.

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 05:20 PM

Thank God A-Rod flied out to center on the 2nd pitch. Each at bat brings him closer and closer to Anaheim.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:24 PM

That fucking Carmra man made it look like that was gone. That mfer got me excited. fucking bitchass .

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 05:25 PM

So A-Rod screwed up...but Giambi and Posada didn't?  Huh?For the love of God, TRADE HIM.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:27 PM

I dont wanna hear this great linup bullshit anymore. They cant hit Kenny Rogers they arent a great linup.

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 05:27 PM

I cant believe this is the same Kenny Rogers who regularly wet the bed with the Yanks. They need to do something in the 5th or 6th. Once they get into their bullpen, we're in trouble.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:28 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: I cant believe this is the same Kenny Rogers who regularly wet the bed with the Yanks. They need to do something in the 5th or 6th. Once they get into their bullpen, we're in trouble. The only guy im scared of in that pen is Zumaya and he went 2 inn yest.

This message was edited by Kevin on 10-6-06 @ 9:29 PM

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 05:29 PM

Kevin wrote: I dont wanna hear this great linup bullshit anymore. They cant hit Kenny Rogers they arent a great linup. Oldest baseball axiom "Good pitching. . . " THe Tigers DID lead ALL of baseball in ERA this year, rare for an AL team.     

This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 10-6-06 @ 9:31 PM

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:30 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: Kevin wrote: I dont wanna hear this great linup bullshit anymore. They cant hit Kenny Rogers they arent a great linup.   Oldest baseball axiom "Good pitching. . . " Kenny Rogers good pitching = OXYMORON!

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 05:33 PM

Kevin wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: Kevin wrote: I dont wanna hear this great linup bullshit anymore. They cant hit Kenny Rogers they arent a great linup. Oldest baseball axiom "Good pitching. . . " Kenny Rogers good pitching = OXYMORON!  Are you watching a different game than I am? <blockquote />

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 05:34 PM

Mike Francesa said today that he'd be surprised if the Yankees lost tonight, and SHOCKED if they lost because Rogers had a good outing. Thanks a lot Mike... Thanks a lot.

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 05:38 PM

Bernie goes BO-....foul.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:40 PM

Nice work Bernie swing at a ball at ur fucking toes.

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 05:43 PM

On paper, best lineup in baseball history. In reality, embarassing.

newport king

10-06-2006, 05:45 PM

Francesa knows nothing about sports. all he knows is horse racing and to be honest, i don't know enough about it to say he doesnt know shit. I heard Buck Martinez on today saying how he picked the tigers and Rogers wouldnt be throwing BP to the almighy yankee lineup, murderers row plus cano blah blah...Francesa sounded stunned. Almost like a spoiled child being told no.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:46 PM

Its the same garbage every postseaon. they take on the persona of their manager. Finished and asleep.

This message was edited by Kevin on 10-6-06 @ 9:46 PM

HBox

10-06-2006, 05:46 PM

[size=2]If I was just reading this thread I wouldn't just think this game is over but the series is over. Some of you are acting like the worst fans in sports right now. 

This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 9:46 PM

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 05:48 PM

I honestly believe we have one inning left in the season. I dont think we'll score off the Tiger bullpen, and have no faith in Jaret Wright tomorrow to save the season. And Rogers looks great tonite. Not good.

mikeyboy

10-06-2006, 05:49 PM

HBox wrote: If I was just reading this thread I wouldn't just think this game is over but the series is over. Some of you are acting like the worst fans in sports right now. This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 9:46 PM No shit.  I was thinking the same thing as I read some of this crap.  Frankly, I'd love to be able to say that the Yanks are dead and buried, but it's way too fucking early to be this alarmist.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:49 PM

We have Jerret Wright going tommorow. We are done if we lose tonight.

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 05:51 PM

HBox wrote: If I was just reading this thread I wouldn't just think this game is over but the series is over. Some of you are acting like the worst fans in sports right now. 

This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 9:46 PM  NO! YOU MEAN TO TELL ME WERE ACTING LIKE FANS! NO!!! WE all cant be towers of stregnth like you.    How do you like snotty replies? <blockquote />

HBox

10-06-2006, 05:51 PM

Kevin wrote: We have Jerret Wright going tommorow. We are done if we lose tonight.  I am in charge of this bandwagon and you are officially off it.And see, the third base ump just gave us a break.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 05:53 PM

HBox wrote:  Kevin wrote: We have Jerret Wright going tommorow. We are done if we lose tonight.   I am in charge of this bandwagon and you are officially off it. And see, the third base ump just gave us a break.Yea that makes up for blowing a call that made a 1-0 game to a 3-0 game.... Yea

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 05:53 PM

mikeyboy wrote: HBox wrote: If I was just reading this thread I wouldn't just think this game is over but the series is over. Some of you are acting like the worst fans in sports right now. This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 9:46 PM No shit. I was thinking the same thing as I read some of this crap. Frankly, I'd love to be able to say that the Yanks are dead and buried, but it's way too fucking early to be this alarmist.  You dont even follow this team on a daily basis, what the fuck do you know about their chances?

HBox

10-06-2006, 05:54 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: HBox wrote: If I was just reading this thread I wouldn't just think this game is over but the series is over. Some of you are acting like the worst fans in sports right now. 

This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 9:46 PM NO! YOU MEAN TO TELL ME WERE ACTING LIKE FANS! NO!!! WE all cant be towers of stregnth like you. How do you like snotty replies?   No you guys are acting like spoiled brats just about calling out every batter for every goddamned out. Fans don't act like this, children act like this. Adults fucking realize that a team like this can still win this game and can still win a series down 2-1. <blockquote />

HBox

10-06-2006, 05:55 PM

Kevin wrote: HBox wrote: Kevin wrote: We have Jerret Wright going tommorow. We are done if we lose tonight. I am in charge of this bandwagon and you are officially off it. And see, the third base ump just gave us a break.Yea that makes up for blowing a call that made a 1-0 game to a 3-0 game.... Yea   Yeah, because that's what I said.

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 05:56 PM

Jeter, Abreu, A-Rod... This is likely Rogers' last inning. If we don't score here, we're dead in the water.

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 05:56 PM

THis, from the genius who's still defending Mr .125. Brilliant, as usual.

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 05:57 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote:  mikeyboy wrote: HBox wrote: If I was just reading this thread I wouldn't just think this game is over but the series is over. Some of you are acting like the worst fans in sports right now. This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 9:46 PM No shit. I was thinking the same thing as I read some of this crap. Frankly, I'd love to be able to say that the Yanks are dead and buried, but it's way too fucking early to be this alarmist.  You dont even follow this team on a daily basis, what the fuck do you know about their chances? If he's a baseball fan in general, odds are he can't help but miss the mountain of coverage and analysis this team gets.  It's pretty easy to keep track of who is on the Yankees and who is doing what even if you're not a fan.

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 05:58 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: THis, from the genius who's still defending Mr .125. Brilliant, as usual. I'll bet if he was playing SS where, as one of the greatest shortstops to ever play the game, HE BELONGS, he'd be kicking ass.*SHEEPY HORN*"Great to have you aboard, Mr. Pujols.  Now how do you feel about left field...?"

This message was edited by TheMojoPin on 10-6-06 @ 10:02 PM

mikeyboy

10-06-2006, 05:59 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote:  mikeyboy wrote: HBox wrote: If I was just reading this thread I wouldn't just think this game is over but the series is over. Some of you are acting like the worst fans in sports right now. This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 9:46 PM No shit. I was thinking the same thing as I read some of this crap. Frankly, I'd love to be able to say that the Yanks are dead and buried, but it's way too fucking early to be this alarmist.  You dont even follow this team on a daily basis, what the fuck do you know about their chances? Well, I am smart enough to realize that when the series is tied 1-1 and your team is down 3-0 in game 3, the series isn't over.  Why don't you just quit now and forfeit the next game too.  I find it pathetic that some of you are throwing in the towel.  A few key hits and you're back in this game.  It's not time for the cry soup.  Besides, far more improbable things have happened.  *cue 2004 Red Sox*

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 06:00 PM

Thats fine Mojo, but you have to follow a team everyday to really have a feel for it. We've all seen national announcers like McCarver, Buck etc fly in to do a game and have no idea what they're talking about. And they're professionals.

HBox

10-06-2006, 06:00 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: THis, from the genius who's still defending Mr .125. Brilliant, as usual. OK. I'll fall into line.<img width="149" height="189" border="0" src="http://www.3dsalons.com/images/crying-baby-contactus1a.jpg" />WHY AREN'T THEY WINNING!!!!! I WANT THEM TO WIN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT LATER, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!! IF WE DON'T WIN NOW WE'LL NEVER WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUNCH OF BUMS!!!!!!!!!!!!! COULDN'T WIN ANYTHING!!!!!!!!! I HATE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEY'RE AWFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! POOPIEHEADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 10:00 PM

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 06:00 PM

The fact that Jeter didn't end up with a hit right there literally makes my balls hurt.

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 06:01 PM

WAY 2 SWING @ TEH 1ST PITCH, JETER!!!111!!1!11!1

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 06:01 PM

mikeyboy wrote:Well, I am smart enough to realize that when the series is tied 1-1 and your team is down 3-0 in game 3, the series isn't over. Why don't you just quit now and forfeit the next game too. I find it pathetic that some of you are throwing in the towel. A few key hits and you're back in this game. It's not time for the cry soup. Besides, far more improbable things have happened. *cue 2004 Red Sox*  THis team was on the other side of the 2004 Red Sox, and it wasn't an accident.

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 06:03 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: Thats fine Mojo, but you have to follow a team everyday to really have a feel for it. We've all seen national announcers like McCarver, Buck etc fly in to do a game and have no idea what they're talking about. And they're professionals. They're idiots and most baseball fans I know can't stand them for a reason.Seriously, it's not hard to follow the Yankees.  If you watch Baseball Tonight even just once a week you're set.

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 06:04 PM

WHAM!!!

Kevin

10-06-2006, 06:04 PM

hey Arod got on.

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 06:04 PM

Jon Miller"When the series is tied 1-1, The team that wins game 3 of a 5 game series has gone on to win 25 of the last 33 series"    No need to panic, stop acting like children.     

This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 10-6-06 @ 10:06 PM

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 06:06 PM

L0LZ!

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 06:07 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: Jon Miller"When the series is tied 1-1, The team that wins game 3 of a 5 game series has gone on to win 25 of the last 33 series"    No need to panic, stop acting like children.     This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 10-6-06 @ 10:06 PM That's still 8 teams that pulled it off.

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 06:08 PM

We are now officially fucked. I have been speaking to the Fucking Officials, even had a word with the chief fucker just to make sure. And they have informed me that we are fucked, and we should just try to sit back and enjoy it if we can.

HBox

10-06-2006, 06:09 PM

[color=navy]Congratulations. You people are taking such a fit that a Cubs fan and an Orioles fan have come in here and told you to keep your chins up. 

This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 10:10 PM

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 06:09 PM

TheMojoPin wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: Jon Miller"When the series is tied 1-1, The team that wins game 3 of a 5 game series has gone on to win 25 of the last 33 series" No need to panic, stop acting like children. This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 10-6-06 @ 10:06 PM That's still 8 teams that pulled it off.  Never been to Vegas have we? <blockquote />

mikeyboy

10-06-2006, 06:11 PM

Well, if they lose, we'll know that BDC jinxed them with this thread title.

TheMojoPin

10-06-2006, 06:13 PM

Kevin

10-06-2006, 06:13 PM

It just has not been our night. Bernie's ball went foul, Jeter shoulda had a base hit. Posada just missed it. Bad call.

Kevin

10-06-2006, 06:17 PM

Lets go Rangers

HBox

10-06-2006, 06:21 PM

If the offensive drought continues it will distract from another bad postseason start from Johnson. I hope he retires after the season.

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 06:24 PM

mikeyboy wrote: Well, if they lose, we'll know that BDC jinxed them with this thread title. That, plus a decent starting pitcher or two and we'd have a chance. Too bad I'm not supersticious.   Hmmmm. . . . . cant hurt . . . . . <blockquote />

mdr55

10-06-2006, 06:24 PM

ComebACK!!!

mdr55

10-06-2006, 06:30 PM

mdr55 wrote: ComebACK!!!   gUESS NOT. <blockquote />

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 06:30 PM

Right now, Torre is preparing his "I'm so proud of my guys" speech. And hopefully, his resignation along with it.

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 06:31 PM

I really should wait till the end of this game to start an off-season thread, right?

Kevin

10-06-2006, 06:32 PM

Naw... do it now.

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 06:38 PM

HBox wrote: Congratulations. You people are taking such a fit that a Cubs fan and an Orioles fan have come in here and told you to keep your chins up.  If they even have remotely the same sense of humor that I do, I'm sure were providing them with an enormous amount of entertainment tonite. Actually, we should charge them for admission to this thread. THey cant get this many laughs at Carolines.

mdr55

10-06-2006, 06:40 PM

This is the inning. Believe!

Kevin

10-06-2006, 06:41 PM

Satan to Rogers. If told you that you could pitch a shutout in a playoff game against the Yankees, is that somthing you would be interested in?

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 06:46 PM

Anyone else remember some of the "Murderers Row" lineups the Yankees used to BEAT on their way to their championships in the late 90's? The Texas Rangers, The Cleveland Indians. Yankees didn't have anything close to that firepower. Actually, the 98 Yankees didn't have a single starter on the All Star team that year. Now they have an All-Star at every position and cant get past the first round of the playoffs. They also had an ace quality starter for most playoff games, and a bullpen that made it a 6 inning game. Neither of which this team has. 2004 was not an accident. And neither is this.    

This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 10-6-06 @ 10:47 PM

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 06:46 PM

I hope it ends up being an A's/Cardinals World Series... and 17 people watch.

HBox

10-06-2006, 06:48 PM

[color=navy]BUNTING?!?!?!NOW!?!?!?!?!?! 

This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 10:48 PM

mdr55

10-06-2006, 06:52 PM

"I'm going to get a hit"- Arod in Bad News Bears.

mdr55

10-06-2006, 06:54 PM

Damn. Just like the movie.

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 07:00 PM

The Yankees offense is deader than Laura Roslin.

keithy_19

10-06-2006, 07:01 PM

And hopefully, his resignation along with it.   He didn't tell the players to do absolutely nothing with the bat.

HBox

10-06-2006, 07:02 PM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: The Yankees offense is deader than Laura Roslin.   Some of us were watching the Yankee game and were going to watch that later. Those of us want to murder you right now.

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 07:04 PM

HBox wrote: Tenbatsuzen wrote: The Yankees offense is deader than Laura Roslin. Some of us were watching the Yankee game and were going to watch that later. Those of us want to murder you right now.    Just like the Cylons murder Helo?

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 07:05 PM

Let me tell you something... this game is awful, but shirtless Fat Apollo?  That's the worst. <img width="240" height="320" border="0" src="http://www.cringehumor.net/rich_vos/vos.jpg" /> I'm KILLING here.

mdr55

10-06-2006, 07:08 PM

Here comes the REAL comeback!     For real?

Tall_James

10-06-2006, 07:09 PM

This is glorious.

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 07:10 PM

Six just isn't a name, it's the inches she added to her bustline. <img width="140" height="176" border="0" src="http://www.hahaha.com/images/spectacles/comedy-tour-usa-2005/bill-burr.jpg" /> FIVE MINUTES!

Tenbatsuzen

10-06-2006, 07:11 PM

Tall_James wrote: This is glorious.   Although your mocking is unneccessary, it is your kind donations that led to the abscence of Liz tonight so I don't have to hear questions like "What's wrong with the Yankees???"

Tall_James

10-06-2006, 07:12 PM

Tenbatsuzen wrote:  Tall_James wrote: This is glorious. Although your mocking is unneccessary, it is your kind donations that led to the abscence of Liz tonight so I don't have to hear questions like "What's wrong with the Yankees???" Glad to be of assistance.

Bulldogcakes

10-06-2006, 07:12 PM

keithy_19 wrote:  And hopefully, his resignation along with it.   He didn't tell the players to do absolutely nothing with the bat.   Its been 11 years, ands he lost his rabbits foot about 5 years ago. I'm not saying he doesn't do a good job, because I think he does. And his coaching staff is first rate. But after awhile you just need a new voice, a new approach to get the players attention. Torre is 2-9 in his last 11 playoff games and i suspect by tomorrow that'll be 2-10. Plus he's entering the last year of his contract. It's enough already. And for those who call this another yankee fan flying off the handle, I've been saying this for the past year and a half. And Torre is one of the longest tenured managers in all of baseball. So its not exactly a rash decision. I think only Bobby Cox has been around longer w/the same team.  <blockquote />

BoondockSaint

10-06-2006, 07:27 PM

I missed the game.  How'd it go?  Is the Yankee plane flying high?

Tall_James

10-06-2006, 07:49 PM

"Jaret Wright and Jim Leyland last crossed paths in the postseason 1997. The right-hander started for Cleveland in Game 7 against Leyland's <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=fla">Florida Marlins</a>, who won their first title in extra innings. "He has my ring," Wright said."And your number.

Gvac

10-06-2006, 07:52 PM

BoondockSaint

10-06-2006, 08:12 PM

It was nice hearing A-Rod compare Rogers to Sandy Koufax (or the old Dodgers lefty, of the Jewish persuasion, as Alex put it.)

mikeyboy

10-06-2006, 08:20 PM

BoondockSaint wrote: I missed the game.  How'd it go?  Is the Yankee plane flying high? You missed BDC's rousing "never surrender!" speech.

This message was edited by mikeyboy on 10-7-06 @ 7:27 PM

Doctor Z

10-06-2006, 08:21 PM

How can anyone even related to baseball in any facet draw a blank when thinking of Sandy Koufax?


"That guy from the Dodgers.. The Jewish gentleman..."
Yeouch, A-Rod... yeouch.

BoondockSaint

10-06-2006, 08:22 PM

mikeyboy wrote: BoondockSaint wrote: I missed the game.  How'd it go?  Is the Yankee plane flying high? You missed BDC's rousing "never surrender!" speech.What page/inning was that?

HBox

10-06-2006, 08:24 PM

BoondockSaint wrote: mikeyboy wrote: BoondockSaint wrote: I missed the game. How'd it go? Is the Yankee plane flying high? You missed BDC's rousing "never surrender!" speech.What page/inning was that?  It was before the first pitch. After strike one he gave up on the Yanks for the rest of the decade.

spoon

10-06-2006, 08:29 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: I cant believe this is the same Kenny Rogers who regularly wet the bed with the Yanks. They need to do something in the 5th or 6th. Once they get into their bullpen, we're in trouble. Rogers was 5-7 against the yanks losing the last 7 right?  That means at one point he was 5-0 so things can obviously change and not a moment too soon.  NICE!!

spoon

10-06-2006, 08:33 PM

Kevin wrote: HBox wrote:  Kevin wrote: We have Jerret Wright going tommorow. We are done if we lose tonight.   I am in charge of this bandwagon and you are officially off it. And see, the third base ump just gave us a break.Yea that makes up for blowing a call that made a 1-0 game to a 3-0 game.... Yea They would have won 1-0 anyway.

spoon

10-06-2006, 08:34 PM

HBox wrote:  Bulldogcakes wrote:  HBox wrote: If I was just reading this thread I wouldn't just think this game is over but the series is over. Some of you are acting like the worst fans in sports right now. This message was edited by HBox on 10-6-06 @ 9:46 PM   NO! YOU MEAN TO TELL ME WERE ACTING LIKE FANS! NO!!! WE all cant be towers of stregnth like you.    How do you like snotty replies?    No you guys are acting like spoiled brats just about calling out every batter for every goddamned out. Fans don't act like this, children act like this. Adults fucking realize that a team like this can still win this game and can still win a series down 2-1. Well said!

spoon

10-06-2006, 08:35 PM

TheMojoPin wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: THis, from the genius who's still defending Mr .125. Brilliant, as usual. I'll bet if he was playing SS where, as one of the greatest shortstops to ever play the game, HE BELONGS, he'd be kicking ass.*SHEEPY HORN*"Great to have you aboard, Mr. Pujols.  Now how do you feel about left field...?"This message was edited by TheMojoPin on 10-6-06 @ 10:02 PM Nice!

spoon

10-06-2006, 08:38 PM

spoon

10-06-2006, 08:42 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote:  TheMojoPin wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: Jon Miller"When the series is tied 1-1, The team that wins game 3 of a 5 game series has gone on to win 25 of the last 33 series"    No need to panic, stop acting like children.     This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 10-6-06 @ 10:06 PM That's still 8 teams that pulled it off.  Never been to Vegas have we?  Your posts really make me furious!  I never give up on my Jays even when out of the playoff race altogether.  I still enjoy watching the kid/future players and the last possible games of vets I've grown to love.  Yank fans on the other hand truly don't know how good they have it.  And I really think most yankees expect to win at this point bc they have so much talent.  The fact that fans only point out the classic scapegoats in defeat even in the face of original yankees failing just the same makes it hilarious.

spoon

10-06-2006, 08:47 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote:  HBox wrote: Congratulations. You people are taking such a fit that a Cubs fan and an Orioles fan have come in here and told you to keep your chins up.   If they even have remotely the same sense of humor that I do, I'm sure were providing them with an enormous amount of entertainment tonite. Actually, we should charge them for admission to this thread. THey cant get this many laughs at Carolines. You're not even close to funny, it's plain sad to see how quickly you dump on your team.  I remember half of you guys doing the same in the beggining of the season last year and jumping right back on when they rallied.  It is what it is and be thankful you at least get to play in October every fucking year.  Spoiled fucking bitches.  If this doesn't prove the league is out of whack nothing does.  Other fans would kill to be here once in a while, but yank fans are so jaded only a title will do.  It's soooo old.

spoon

10-06-2006, 08:51 PM

FUNKMAN

10-06-2006, 08:58 PM

not sure if it means anything or not but after the game Kenny Rogers acted as if he won the final game of the world series in his final year in the major leagues.  i understand beating the Yanks makes you feel good but should it make you feel "that good"?  the series is not over. i got that feeling from leyland on his interview after the first win. he said "people who thought we werent't a playoff team now know we're a playoff team"  who the heck ever mentioned they thought detroit wasn't a playoff team? again just a feel for me.... i guess whatever gets you through did you see the looks on jeters face tonight? it was kind've priceless...

spoon

10-06-2006, 09:27 PM

Oh trust me I've heard it on many sports shows up here on the FAN and ESPN radio.   

This message was edited by spoon on 10-7-06 @ 1:28 AM

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 03:40 AM

mikeyboy wrote:You missed BDC's rousing "never surrender!" speech. <img border="0" src="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMiD6iCdF7lcAN72jzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN 0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=1273hrnch/EXP=1160305274/**http%3a//bullybaby.com/Images/Army_Baby_with_logo.jpg" />"We shall fight on the beaches. We
shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and
in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!And the Detroit Tigers will pry the American League championship from my cold dead hand!!" <blockquote />

BoondockSaint

10-07-2006, 06:42 AM

At least Stugots was smart enough to be in another country for this. And it was too late to change the title of the thread now.  You should have listened to Tenbats.

This message was edited by BoondockSaint on 10-7-06 @ 10:43 AM

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 07:01 AM

Doctor_Z wrote: Bernie ripped that ball. If his bat didn't get sawed in half, it would've been a double down the line. man you just live in a fantasy world dont youif there wasnt shadows and the game was at night we would have wonif his bat didnt get broken he woukd have doubledi know i sound a lot like spoon here but god damn

green_bay_jake

10-07-2006, 07:03 AM

tigers!  tigers!  tigers!

TheMojoPin

10-07-2006, 07:32 AM

Steinbrenner slamming ARod as he left the game last night.  This is gonna be sweet...

crb1

10-07-2006, 07:43 AM

TheMojoPin wrote: Steinbrenner slamming ARod as he left the game last night.  This is gonna be sweet... Steinbrenner is about as sane as my 91-year-old grandmother, so I don't think many people in the organization take him all that seriously anymore.That being said, you can't blame one player for a shutout loss.  And Rogers did actually look very good last night, so the guy does deserve some amount of credit. He's normally the type of pitcher that this lineup can knock around. I just can't believe this is the same guy that I saw melt in the playoffs with both NY teams (most notably when he walked in the Series-winning run in the 99 NLDS).Bad game for the Yanks, but they have to forget about it try and win today.  The momentum is on the Tiger's side, but I'm a firm believer in the notion of "momentum" being crap.

TheMojoPin

10-07-2006, 07:47 AM

It's not just Steinbrenner...ARod is King Pariah with a ton of the fans and most of the NY sports press.  If this season ends with him in the toilet like this, I'll lay money he's gone.

Gvac

10-07-2006, 07:52 AM

crb1 wrote: The momentum is on the Tiger's side, but I'm a firm believer in the notion of "momentum" being crap. Amen to that. To listen to sports talk radio right now you'd think the series was over and the Yanks were done. Should they win today, though, you'll hear how "momentum" has shifted to the Yankees and now they're heading home to the Bronx and it's over for Detroit. 

This message was edited by Gvac on 10-7-06 @ 11:52 AM

crb1

10-07-2006, 08:42 AM

Gvac wrote: <blockquote />Amen to that. To listen to sports talk radio right now you'd think the series was over and the Yanks were done. Should they win today, though, you'll hear how "momentum" has shifted to the Yankees and now they're heading home to the Bronx and it's over for Detroit. Exactly. And if you listened to sports talk radio before game 2, you would have written off the Tigers for dead.  If Wright goes out and pitches a decent game, and Bonderman falters, all of the sudden it's Game 5 in the Bronx for Wang vs. Robertson and now it's the Yankees with momentum.  And anyone that followed the Twins-A's series knows that EVERYONE (except Rob Neyer) had the Twins rolling through to the WS, and they got swept.  Same for the Cardinals.

crb1

10-07-2006, 08:46 AM

TheMojoPin wrote: It's not just Steinbrenner...ARod is King Pariah with a ton of the fans and most of the NY sports press.  If this season ends with him in the toilet like this, I'll lay money he's gone. I'm not sure what A-Rod will do if they lose in this series with him doing nothing at the plate.  He has a full no-trade, so it's his choice in the end.  The problem for him will be this:  If he leaves, he'll always be remembered as a guy that couldn't play in New York and, more importantly, pressure situations.  It will haunt him, unless he makes it to the WS somewhere else and does really well. Think of Clemens and Bonds here.  Both eventually beat that rap, but were always tagged with the "can't win the big one" label.

BoondockSaint

10-07-2006, 10:37 AM

WOW!  <a href="http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061007&content_id=1703575&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy" target="_blank">A-Rod is hitting eighth today.</a>

HBox

10-07-2006, 11:02 AM

BoondockSaint wrote: WOW! <a target="_blank" href="http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061007&content_id=1703575&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy">A-Rod is hitting eighth today.</a>  Cano has done nothing to put himself ahead of A-Rod in the order but I guess that Torre is married to this R-L-R-L order. But I'd actually go even further and switch Sheffield and Posada.

Dudeman

10-07-2006, 11:10 AM

HBox wrote: BoondockSaint wrote: WOW! <a href="http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061007&content_id=1703575&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy" target="_blank">A-Rod is hitting eighth today.</a> Cano has done nothing to put himself ahead of A-Rod in the order but I guess that Torre is married to this R-L-R-L order. But I'd actually go even further and switch Sheffield and Posada.  i dont really give a shit about the yanks or torre, but damn even im fucking annoyed by him. use the same g-damn lineups you used during the season to get the best recond in the majors. that means melky instead of matsui, no shef, and arod in 4th. youre trying all this new shit in the middle of the playoffs???

Gvac

10-07-2006, 11:13 AM

I just wanted to say that the best thing about last night's game was the fact that both starting pitchers were older than me.  I don't know if I'll be able to say that too many more times in my life.

spoon

10-07-2006, 11:21 AM

You'll always have the RonFez.net softball game pitching matchups.  Funk vs. Alkey!

spoon

10-07-2006, 11:24 AM

Speaking of this, who wants to get a quick game together down near Justice on the 28th or something like that.  It'll be cool and hopefully Crip will be back so he could chill with us and then we'll play poker??!  Even if we're short, it'll just be fun to get together.  I'll give some people a call and see what's up.  Let's just put it together ourselves since we got Earled all summer on this. 

FUNKMAN

10-07-2006, 11:52 AM

spoon wrote: You'll always have the RonFez.net softball game pitching matchups.  Funk vs. Alkey! thanks budday!    i think <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wacko.gif" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smile.gif" border="0" />

Kevin

10-07-2006, 12:15 PM

If Arod has ANY pride at all he will have a huge game today. Batting 8th is a huge insult to him. I would be really motivated

This message was edited by Kevin on 10-7-06 @ 4:16 PM

BoondockSaint

10-07-2006, 12:27 PM

If it takes an elimination game and hitting eighth to get him motivated then he should retire.

Kevin

10-07-2006, 12:30 PM

BoondockSaint wrote: If it takes an elimination game and hitting eighth to get him motivated then he should retire. Yea agreed, but this has to do it

Kevin

10-07-2006, 12:31 PM

Nice 1st inning way to work the count guys

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 12:53 PM

TheMojoPin wrote: It's not just Steinbrenner...ARod is King Pariah with a ton of the fans and most of the NY sports press. If this season ends with him in the toilet like this, I'll lay money he's gone. I agree. Torre batting him 8th today has to really sting. He hasn't batted that low in a lineup since he was a 20 year old rookie. And he wanted this post season to be his chance to redeem himself with the fans and press, knowing that nobody cares about his regular season #s around here. He has a big ego and sensitive nature and this has to hurt. Some of the beat writers were even saying they feel "sorry" for him. This, about a player who came here as one of the best in the game. But its the right thing to do for the team the way he been tentatively swinging the bat lately. He came here as such a media darling, the big star craving the big stage to perform on. He was going to set every record in the books by the end of his career and the press would market him and make him a bigger name brand than Pepsi Cola. The next Michael Jordan. Now, since the SI article he took a much needed and long overdue vacation from even talking to the press. The fans all think he's the type of player who hits when you're up or down 6 runs, so his image and credibilty with the fans and public is ruined. Most times I hear a Yankee fan talk about A-Rod, he's a punch line. I saw him interviewed yesterday and looked like a shell of the guy who arrived here 3 years ago. It's a bad relationship, he's miserable here and its best for all involved he agree to be traded.      

This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 10-7-06 @ 5:15 PM

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 12:58 PM

The last thing this lineup needed was more pressure to score. 3-0 down and this group (last 3 years with ARod/Sheffield) has shown little come back ability in the playoffs. Not good.

Kevin

10-07-2006, 12:59 PM

unbelievable, this team is an utter disgrace. I want everyone but Jeter Cano Melky Mariano Wang gone. And Hbox do you see why we "baby" Yankee fans said that we were done last night? its because we knew this fucking joker was pitching today.

This message was edited by Kevin on 10-7-06 @ 5:01 PM

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 01:00 PM

crb1 wrote:I'm not sure what A-Rod will do if they lose in this series with him doing nothing at the plate. He has a full no-trade, so it's his choice in the end. The problem for him will be this: If he leaves, he'll always be remembered as a guy that couldn't play in New York and, more importantly, pressure situations. It will haunt him, unless he makes it to the WS somewhere else and does really well. Think of Clemens and Bonds here. Both eventually beat that rap, but were always tagged with the "can't win the big one" label. And he can counter that by saying "I won an MVP in NY, so dont tell me I cant play there"and then say it was Jeter's team and he never fit in, blah blah blah.  <blockquote />

mdr55

10-07-2006, 01:08 PM

It's easy being captain when your winning but Jet do something to wake the team the fuck up. Go Yankees!!!!!

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 01:20 PM

PLease pull Wright out. . . ah whats the difference.

Kevin

10-07-2006, 01:37 PM

mdr55 wrote: It's easy being captain when your winning but Jet do something to wake the team the fuck up. Go Yankees!!!!! wtf is he gunna do? This is not like basketball where you can take the game over yourself.

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 01:40 PM

I wish I could say I'm more upset about this. But this is playing out exactly as I thought it would. Wright gone after 3, over anxious hitters swinging at pitches out of the zone. I thought our last best chance was the 7th inning of last night's game. The Yanks obviously went in with the game plan of swinging early in the count, which hasn't worked at all. If they have any hope of winning this game, they should go back to what got them here. Taking pitches and working the count.

mdr55

10-07-2006, 01:47 PM

Kevin wrote: mdr55 wrote: It's easy being captain when your winning but Jet do something to wake the team the fuck up. Go Yankees!!!!! wtf is he gunna do? This is not like basketball where you can take the game over yourself.  Get up and wave the towel and cheer the team on. Torre can get up and get himself ejected to rally the troops. It looks so non-chalant over there on the yankee bench. <blockquote />

mdr55

10-07-2006, 01:48 PM

Oh wait. Maybe there waiting for the Yankee spirits to help them.  Fuck that. If (the spirit in the Major league movie) you don't help me know, I'll do it myself.

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 01:54 PM

Any chance we can lose this game with a little of the old Yankee pride intact? Any chance?

mdr55

10-07-2006, 01:56 PM

This is going to be the GREATEST Yankee comeback EVER!!!! Believe!!!  You see!  Go team?<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/mellow.gif" />

mdr55

10-07-2006, 01:59 PM

Tiger's in trouble now. You've woke up the sleeping Giant Torre. Go Yankees Go!<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/thumbup.gif" />

Iamnotatool

10-07-2006, 02:13 PM

The Yankees collectively suck dirty ass, and I think it's terrific. LETS GO METS

HBox

10-07-2006, 02:19 PM

Kevin wrote: unbelievable, this team is an utter disgrace. I want everyone but Jeter Cano Melky Mariano Wang gone. And Hbox do you see why we "baby" Yankee fans said that we were done last night? its because we knew this fucking joker was pitching today.

This message was edited by Kevin on 10-7-06 @ 5:01 PM  Give me a fucking break. You were taking fits last night at 3-0 when the game wasn't even half over.

mdr55

10-07-2006, 02:19 PM

Merci! Merci!<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/surrender.gif" />

Bossanova

10-07-2006, 02:19 PM

As a Met fan i'm elated to see this happening.  But goddammit is this sad to watch.

Bossanova

10-07-2006, 02:25 PM

For the anus that said the Mets had all the former Yankees last week.  A) No they don't. B) If they do, looks like they got all the good ones.

mikeyboy

10-07-2006, 02:37 PM

You know how Steinbrenner has ripped into the team most if not every year after they've failed to win the Series over the past 5 seasons?   Unless there's an insane turnaround, he's going to be apoplectic this year.

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 02:37 PM

Well, at least the 20 scoreless innings streak is over

Kevin

10-07-2006, 02:37 PM

HBox wrote:  Kevin wrote: unbelievable, this team is an utter disgrace. I want everyone but Jeter Cano Melky Mariano Wang gone. And Hbox do you see why we "baby" Yankee fans said that we were done last night? its because we knew this fucking joker was pitching today. This message was edited by Kevin on 10-7-06 @ 5:01 PM   Give me a fucking break. You were taking fits last night at 3-0 when the game wasn't even half over.I knew this was going to be a cabon copy of last year when we took on the persona of our manager and had no passion.

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 02:42 PM

RonIsHankAaron wrote: For the anus that said the Mets had all the former Yankees last week.  A) No they don't. B) If they do, looks like they got all the good ones. other than mgr willie randolph i dont see any former yanks on the entire roster

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 02:43 PM

mikeyboy wrote: You know how Steinbrenner has ripped into the team most if not every year after they've failed to win the Series over the past 5 seasons? Unless there's an insane turnaround, he's going to be apoplectic this year. No, I dont know that.  Steinbrenner has issued some press release statements after their annual early exit from the post season, but its usually "We'll do better next year" and "We played a tough opponent" type stuff. And for those of us that follow the Yankees, its widely rumored that Stienbrenner isn't as sharp as he used to be, and some close to him have hinted that they suspect early stage Alzhiemers/age-related dementia. Their was even a NY Times article about it about a year ago.   <blockquote />

Recyclerz

10-07-2006, 02:43 PM

After the 2000 World Series, a friend of mine (a Mets fan but still my friend) put a curse on the Yankees, damning them to be the Atlanta Braves of the new century.Looks like it worked.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/sad.gif" border="0" />Fuck.

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 02:51 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: Anyone else remember some of the "Murderers Row" lineups the Yankees used to BEAT on their way to their championships in the late 90's? The Texas Rangers, The Cleveland Indians. Yankees didn't have anything close to that firepower. Actually, the 98 Yankees didn't have a single starter on the All Star team that year. Now they have an All-Star at every position and cant get past the first round of the playoffs. They also had an ace quality starter for most playoff games, and a bullpen that made it a 6 inning game. Neither of which this team has. 2004 was not an accident. And neither is this.   I know its REALLY poor form to quote one of your own posts, but that just needed to be repeated.

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 02:52 PM

Ladies and Gents, you have just witnessed A-Rods last AB as a NY Yankee. And fittingly, it dropped his post season average below .100

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 02:57 PM

Recyclerz wrote: After the 2000 World Series, a friend of mine (a Mets fan but still my friend) put a curse on the Yankees, damning them to be the Atlanta Braves of the new century.Looks like it worked.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/sad.gif" border="0" />Fuck. if you think about it, the mets did fuck themprior to that world series the yankees had won 12 consecutive world series games, the last 4 against the 96 braves, and the 4-0 sweep of the padres in 98 and the 4-0 sweep of the braves in 99then the mets were up 3-2 in game one but timo and benetiez fucked it up, the yankees won the first 2 of the series, running the record up to 14 staright and the mets finally won a game in game three ending the streakyeh they went on to win the series but all the games were by one run and they havent won the series since

mikeyboy

10-07-2006, 02:59 PM

I'll repeat from the last couple of seasons -- it's the Mussina curse.  They haven't won the Series since they picked him up.

johnniehardrock

10-07-2006, 03:01 PM

Here comes our new manager Sweet Lou

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:02 PM

mikeyboy wrote: I'll repeat from the last couple of seasons -- it's the Mussina curse.  They haven't won the Series since they picked him up.what about going after giambi instead of keeping tino

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:03 PM

johnniehardrock wrote: Here comes our new manager Sweet Louhe's definitely got to be the number one front runner if they decide not to retain torrebut i wouldnt rule out girardi

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 03:03 PM

mikeyboy wrote: I'll repeat from the last couple of seasons -- it's the Mussina curse. They haven't won the Series since they picked him up. He does seem to pitch just good enough to lose in the post season. I doubt he'll be back. They cant come back to us fans and give us the same product and tell us this year will be different. I expect major changes, more than any year in recent memory. But thats for the post season thread to be started in about 15 minutes.  <blockquote />

Kevin

10-07-2006, 03:07 PM

I knew we were dead on that pudge play at 3b. As soon as i saw Torre not even move a muscle to go argue, i knew they did not give a shit. Pinella and Bobby Cox would still be arguing.

HBox

10-07-2006, 03:07 PM

Kevin wrote: HBox wrote: Kevin wrote: unbelievable, this team is an utter disgrace. I want everyone but Jeter Cano Melky Mariano Wang gone. And Hbox do you see why we "baby" Yankee fans said that we were done last night? its because we knew this fucking joker was pitching today. This message was edited by Kevin on 10-7-06 @ 5:01 PM Give me a fucking break. You were taking fits last night at 3-0 when the game wasn't even half over.I knew this was going to be a cabon copy of last year when we took on the persona of our manager and had no passion.  I'm not as down on torre as you, and I can't blame him more than anyone else for what has happened here in the playoffs but he has to go. There isn't likely to be much room to make changes outside of the pitching staff, but there needs to be a drastic change to at least shake up the mindset and that needs to be it. And it needs to be a hardass, whoever it is. Lou Piniella seems like the obvious choice, and a plus with him is that maybe he can turn around A-Rod since he managed him before. But if they choose him he'll have a short shelf life.I'd guess Sheffield and Mussina are gone and we can hope and pray Randy Johnson retires. I have a feeling that the biggest winner in this Yankee series is Barry Zito. I have a feeling he just made a ton of cash.

HBox

10-07-2006, 03:09 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: Anyone else remember some of the "Murderers Row" lineups the Yankees used to BEAT on their way to their championships in the late 90's? The Texas Rangers, The Cleveland Indians. Yankees didn't have anything close to that firepower. Actually, the 98 Yankees didn't have a single starter on the All Star team that year. Now they have an All-Star at every position and cant get past the first round of the playoffs. They also had an ace quality starter for most playoff games, and a bullpen that made it a 6 inning game. Neither of which this team has. 2004 was not an accident. And neither is this. I know its REALLY poor form to quote one of your own posts, but that just needed to be repeated.   I got another choice from you Nostrajinxus:2006 Yankees part 2 (The inevitible, unstoppable march to #27)

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:09 PM

man you gotta love it when the yankees have shortstops at every infield position, i know sheff hasnt played ss probably since the brewer years buta rod ss playing 3bsheff former ss/3b/of now at 1stcano i think he came up as a ss but with jeter obviously wasnt ever going to play thereoh well theres always next year

HBox

10-07-2006, 03:11 PM

Sorry to burst your bubble but Cano was always a 2B.

Bama

10-07-2006, 03:14 PM

Uh oh, here come the yanks.

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:14 PM

HBox wrote: Sorry to burst your bubble but Cano was always a 2B. like i said i wasnt surewasnt there some young yankee ss prospect though that was going to be blocked by jeter, i just figured it was cano

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 03:15 PM

HBox wrote:Lou Piniella seems like the obvious choice, and a plus with him is that maybe he can turn around A-Rod since he managed him before. But if they choose him he'll have a short shelf life.I'd guess Sheffield and Mussina are gone and we can hope and pray Randy Johnson retires. I have a feeling that the biggest winner in this Yankee series is Barry Zito. I have a feeling he just made a ton of cash.   That is an intresting question. If you hire Lou, do you still look to move A-Rod? Or do you hope Lou can turn him around?And yeah, the whole starting pitching staff needs to be overhauled <blockquote />

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 03:18 PM

HBox wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: Anyone else remember some of the "Murderers Row" lineups the Yankees used to BEAT on their way to their championships in the late 90's? The Texas Rangers, The Cleveland Indians. Yankees didn't have anything close to that firepower. Actually, the 98 Yankees didn't have a single starter on the All Star team that year. Now they have an All-Star at every position and cant get past the first round of the playoffs. They also had an ace quality starter for most playoff games, and a bullpen that made it a 6 inning game. Neither of which this team has. 2004 was not an accident. And neither is this. I know its REALLY poor form to quote one of your own posts, but that just needed to be repeated. I got another choice from you Nostrajinxus: 2006 Yankees part 2 (The inevitible, unstoppable march to #27)    Were comparing obvious jokes to serious posts now?  and you dont really believe in jinxes, do you?

HBox

10-07-2006, 03:18 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: HBox wrote: Sorry to burst your bubble but Cano was always a 2B. like i said i wasnt surewasnt there some young yankee ss prospect though that was going to be blocked by jeter, i just figured it was cano  Yeah, I thought you were confusing Cano and Alfonso Soriano. It was a good thing in that case because as brutal as Soriano was at 2B, imagine how bad he would have been at SS.

HBox

10-07-2006, 03:18 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: HBox wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: Anyone else remember some of the "Murderers Row" lineups the Yankees used to BEAT on their way to their championships in the late 90's? The Texas Rangers, The Cleveland Indians. Yankees didn't have anything close to that firepower. Actually, the 98 Yankees didn't have a single starter on the All Star team that year. Now they have an All-Star at every position and cant get past the first round of the playoffs. They also had an ace quality starter for most playoff games, and a bullpen that made it a 6 inning game. Neither of which this team has. 2004 was not an accident. And neither is this. I know its REALLY poor form to quote one of your own posts, but that just needed to be repeated. I got another choice from you Nostrajinxus: 2006 Yankees part 2 (The inevitible, unstoppable march to #27) Were comparing obvious jokes to serious posts now? and you dont really believe in jinxes, do you?   No, I just wanted to post Nostrajinxus.

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:19 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote:  HBox wrote: Lou Piniella seems like the obvious choice, and a plus with him is that maybe he can turn around A-Rod since he managed him before. But if they choose him he'll have a short shelf life.I'd guess Sheffield and Mussina are gone and we can hope and pray Randy Johnson retires. I have a feeling that the biggest winner in this Yankee series is Barry Zito. I have a feeling he just made a ton of cash.   That is an intresting question. If you hire Lou, do you still look to move A-Rod? Or do you hope Lou can turn him around?And yeah, the whole starting pitching staff needs to be overhauled  they have been together before so i guess you have to give it a shot but he(a rod) didnt help them much out there in seattle so i would just trade him and hope you can get some decent pitching in return

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 03:19 PM

HBox wrote: Sorry to burst your bubble but Cano was always a 2B.  He was drafted as a SS.  <blockquote />

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:20 PM

HBox wrote:  cougarjake13 wrote: HBox wrote: Sorry to burst your bubble but Cano was always a 2B. like i said i wasnt surewasnt there some young yankee ss prospect though that was going to be blocked by jeter, i just figured it was cano  Yeah, I thought you were confusing Cano and Alfonso Soriano. It was a good thing in that case because as brutal as Soriano was at 2B, imagine how bad he would have been at SS. yeh soriano forgot about him

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:20 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote:  HBox wrote: Sorry to burst your bubble but Cano was always a 2B.  He was drafted as a SS.   ok so maybe i was half right

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 03:24 PM

HBox wrote:No, I just wanted to post Nostrajinxus.   Its not everyday you get to use words like that.

Bossanova

10-07-2006, 03:24 PM

Cano is could have come up a catcher.  He is not the problem.  Your biggest problem is, the guy with any shred of heart is Jeter.  And as a captain he sucks.  Did you want to light a fire under anyones ass.  I knew this team was doomed when he left ARod out to dry.  Personall I hate the Yankees, but its just sad.

HBox

10-07-2006, 03:24 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: HBox wrote:Lou Piniella seems like the obvious choice, and a plus with him is that maybe he can turn around A-Rod since he managed him before. But if they choose him he'll have a short shelf life.I'd guess Sheffield and Mussina are gone and we can hope and pray Randy Johnson retires. I have a feeling that the biggest winner in this Yankee series is Barry Zito. I have a feeling he just made a ton of cash. That is an intresting question. If you hire Lou, do you still look to move A-Rod? Or do you hope Lou can turn him around?And yeah, the whole starting pitching staff needs to be overhauled   I still don't think A-Rod goes anywhere. When you score one run in 2 games can you blame any one player? And the market for A-Rod is about as low as it can get right now for someone like him. If you are going to bring in any hardass you gotta stay with A-Rod. If you just bring back Torre then maybe you do have to trade him since, IMO anyway, Torre and Jeter could care less if he sinks or swims.

HBox

10-07-2006, 03:24 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: HBox wrote: Sorry to burst your bubble but Cano was always a 2B. He was drafted as a SS.   Cano wasn't drafted. <blockquote />

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:26 PM

and the inenvitable unstoppable march to a world series winless #5

HBox

10-07-2006, 03:26 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: HBox wrote: Lou Piniella seems like the obvious choice, and a plus with him is that maybe he can turn around A-Rod since he managed him before. But if they choose him he'll have a short shelf life.I'd guess Sheffield and Mussina are gone and we can hope and pray Randy Johnson retires. I have a feeling that the biggest winner in this Yankee series is Barry Zito. I have a feeling he just made a ton of cash. That is an intresting question. If you hire Lou, do you still look to move A-Rod? Or do you hope Lou can turn him around?And yeah, the whole starting pitching staff needs to be overhauled they have been together before so i guess you have to give it a shot but he(a rod) didnt help them much out there in seattle so i would just trade him and hope you can get some decent pitching in return   A-Rod had monster posteseason numbers his whole career before game 4 of the 2004 Red Sox series.

Lumber

10-07-2006, 03:27 PM

Yes! The Skankees Loose....I'm fucking elated.

spoon

10-07-2006, 03:29 PM

At least San Diego didn't just roll over and take it!  To hell you go!!   The yankee plane just crashed and burned, sorry ESD!  Go Kart is more like it.  Is that Sal Fasano?<img src="http://image.lik-sang.com/content/clone-psp-nds/mario-kart.jpg" border="0" />

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 03:29 PM

Fucking Leyland's a hell of a manager. Won with the Marlins, turned around the Tigers in one year, and had a winning record with the no $$$ Pirates. And what the fuck is I-Rod a walking rabbits foot? Everwhere he goes lately, they win.

Bama

10-07-2006, 03:30 PM

My heart aches for AROD.He's been villified more than that player I can ever remember. At least Cano saved him from that last out.

Bossanova

10-07-2006, 03:30 PM

I thought the same thing Bama.I want Yankee fans to start booing Giambi and Sheffield if they are there next year.  Been there longer than ARod and they havent produced shit in the playoffs either.  And if I'm not mistaken, Giambi couldn't get it done against the Yankees in the playoffs and you still cheer him

This message was edited by RonIsHankAaron on 10-7-06 @ 7:32 PM

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 03:31 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: and the inenvitable unstoppable march to a world series winless #5  Classy. And how many years, no make that decades has it been for your Mets? Playing in the same market? <blockquote />

Bama

10-07-2006, 03:32 PM

Don't dodge BDC!The loss rests completely on your shoulders.

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:32 PM

HBox wrote: A-Rod had monster posteseason numbers his whole career before game 4 of the 2004 Red Sox series. he was pretty productive in 3 postseasons but i'd hardly call 3 series worthy enough of saying monster numbers<a name="post"></a><a name="post">Postseason Batting  <pre> Year Round Tm Opp WLser G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG SB CS SH SF HBP
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 <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/postseason/1995_ALCS.shtml">ALCS</a> <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/teams/SEA/1995.shtml">SEA</a> <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/teams/CLE/1995.shtml">CLE</a> L 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0</pre><pre>
 1997 <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/postseason/1997_ALDS2.shtml">ALDS</a> <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/teams/SEA/1997.shtml">SEA</a> <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/teams/BAL/1997.shtml">BAL</a> L 4 16 1 5 1 0 1 1 0 5 .312 .312 .562 0 0 0 0 0</pre><pre>
 2000 <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/postseason/2000_ALDS2.shtml">ALDS</a> <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/teams/SEA/2000.shtml">SEA</a> <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/teams/CHW/2000.shtml">CHW</a> W 3 13 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 2 .308 .308 .308 0 1 1 0 0</pre><pre>
 <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/postseason/2000_ALCS.shtml">ALCS</a> <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/teams/SEA/2000.shtml">SEA</a> <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/teams/NYY/2000.shtml">NYY</a> L 6 22 4 9 2 0 2 5 3 8 .409 .480 .773 1 0 0 0 0</pre><pre>
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johnniehardrock

10-07-2006, 03:32 PM

What do you think George is doing now??????????

Bossanova

10-07-2006, 03:33 PM

True. its been two decades since the Mets have won.  However, they don't own two of the biggest let downs of all time in 3 years

HBox

10-07-2006, 03:34 PM

johnniehardrock wrote: What do you think George is doing now??????????  Wondering where he is, trying to remember his name.

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:35 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: Fucking Leyland's a hell of a manager. Won with the Marlins, turned around the Tigers in one year, and had a winning record with the no $$$ Pirates. And what the fuck is I-Rod a walking rabbits foot? Everwhere he goes lately, they win.  he wasnt much help in texas so one world series victory doesnt count as everywhere and i know you said lately and hes only been with the tigers since fla

Bulldogcakes

10-07-2006, 03:36 PM

Torre's crying already.

Bossanova

10-07-2006, 03:38 PM

over/under on starting pitcher coming back  o/u of 3

HBox

10-07-2006, 03:38 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: Torre's crying already.   I must have missed the waterworks because when i tuned in he looked like Droopy Dog.

cougarjake13

10-07-2006, 03:38 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote:  cougarjake13 wrote: and the inenvitable unstoppable march to a world series winless #5  Classy. And how many years, no make that decades has it been for your Mets? Playing in the same market?  its been 2 decades but like the yankeesin the 80's we made some bad moves in the 90's

TheGameHHH

10-07-2006, 03:41 PM

wow, im sad. gary sheffield should be forced to bend over tonight and let bonderman fuck him in the ass.

BoondockSaint

10-07-2006, 03:43 PM

whiskyriver

10-07-2006, 04:13 PM

HA HA

This message was edited by whiskyriver on 10-7-06 @ 8:14 PM

spot

10-07-2006, 04:53 PM

I blame Dave..he picked them to win. Nice work, Jinxy.

narc

10-07-2006, 07:15 PM

Go Dodgers!

FUNKMAN

10-07-2006, 08:42 PM

BoondockSaint wrote: <img height="219" src="http://www.nypost.com/seven/10072006/photos/sports_lede.jpg" width="333" border="0" /> i bet deep down Joe could give two shits!  if george wants to pay top dollar for him and the rest of the team then why not take his money...

BoondockSaint

10-07-2006, 08:44 PM

FUNKMAN wrote: BoondockSaint wrote: <img height="219" src="http://www.nypost.com/seven/10072006/photos/sports_lede.jpg" width="333" border="0" /> i bet deep down Joe could give two shits!  if george wants to pay top dollar for him and the rest of the team then why not take his money...Woah, that changed.  It was originally a pic of a frowning A-Rod.  The Post must have updated.

ChrisTheCop

10-08-2006, 07:12 AM

As a Red Sox fan, I watched because Tommy Lasorda told me I could route against the yanks,,,,NOW what am i supposed to do??The looks on Jeter and E-rods faces each time they left the batters box were priceless. It was as if they were mad at Bonderman for not throwing the pitch they expected. "youre not playing fair! we're the yankees! waaaah" Now Torre and E-rod (for starters) are looking for new jobs. Torre will be missed; after Tino left, Torre was the last bit of class left in that organization. The real loser in all of this is Subway. I guarantee they didnt film any ads with Willie by himself.

Gvac

10-08-2006, 07:16 AM

Just an explanation on why I'm so elated to see the Yankees quick exit this year -I was raised by a fanatical baseball fan.  My father loves all sports, but baseball reigns supreme in his eyes.  He grew up a die-hard Brooklyn Dodgers fan, and after they bolted he became a loyal New York Mets supporter.  One thing never changed, though - the Yankees were a team to be abhorred.  Sometimes I think he hates the Yanks more than he loves the Mets, and he's always described a "perfect day" as one in which the Mets win and the Yankees lose. Dad's hatred of the Yankees rubbed off on me as a youngster, and even though I became a Cincinnati Reds fan I took incredible delight in the 1976 World Series where the Reds swept the Yankees.  I was able to rub it in to all the Yankee fans in my 4th grade class who mocked me all year for wearing my Cincy garb to school every day since 1st grade.   As I got older, though, I lost my hatred for the Bronx Bombers.  Most of my buddies were Yankee fans, and I've probably been to Yankee Stadium more often than I've been to Shea.  I've even rooted for the Yankees in the World Series most of the times they were there in the past decade, especially in 2001.  It would have been wonderful to give the people of New York something to cheer about after the awful events of September 11, and I was positively heartbroken when they lost game 7 in Arizona.  Since then, however, the smugness and arrogance of Yankee fans has returned to an all-time high.  I once again feel like that little 4th grader who gets his balls busted every day for not being a fan of the Mighty New York Yankees.   In these modern times of spending run amok in Major League Baseball it bothers me to see once proud organizations such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, and my beloved Cincinnati Reds struggling to keep afloat while Yankee fans take for granted their 11 year playoff run and are genuinely horrified, shocked, and confused when their team doesn't win the World Series every year.   Just my two cents, and although I think Joe Torre and Derek Jeter are incredibly admirable and classy men, it's nice to see Goliath get his comeuppance from David every once in awhile.

spoon

10-08-2006, 07:23 AM

Gvac wrote: Just an explanation on why I'm so elated to see the Yankees quick exit this year -I was raised by a fanatical baseball fan.  My father loves all sports, but baseball reigns supreme in his eyes.  He grew up a die-hard Brooklyn Dodgers fan, and after they bolted he became a loyal New York Mets supporter.  One thing never changed, though - the Yankees were a team to be abhorred.  Sometimes I think he hates the Yanks more than he loves the Mets, and he's always described a "perfect day" as one in which the Mets win and the Yankees lose. Dad's hatred of the Yankees rubbed off on me as a youngster, and even though I became a Cincinnati Reds fan I took incredible delight in the 1976 World Series where the Reds swept the Yankees.  I was able to rub it in to all the Yankee fans in my 4th grade class who mocked me all year for wearing my Cincy garb to school every day since 1st grade.   As I got older, though, I lost my hatred for the Bronx Bombers.  Most of my buddies were Yankee fans, and I've probably been to Yankee Stadium more often than I've been to Shea.  I've even rooted for the Yankees in the World Series most of the times they were there in the past decade, especially in 2001.  It would have been wonderful to give the people of New York something to cheer about after the awful events of September 11, and I was positively heartbroken when they lost game 7 in Arizona.  Since then, however, the smugness and arrogance of Yankee fans has returned to an all-time high.  I once again feel like that little 4th grader who gets his balls busted every day for not being a fan of the Mighty New York Yankees.   In these modern times of spending run amok in Major League Baseball it bothers me to see once proud organizations such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, and my beloved Cincinnati Reds struggling to keep afloat while Yankee fans take for granted their 11 year playoff run and are genuinely horrified, shocked, and confused when their team doesn't win the World Series every year.   Just my two cents, and although I think Joe Torre and Derek Jeter are incredibly admirable and classy men, it's nice to see Goliath get his comeuppance from David every once in awhile. Well said Mr. Vac.  Well said.