Apr
22
Game 15 Spillover Thread III
ByThis one’s going at least another inning, so we’re moving the operation here.
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Ugly graph.
http://www.fangraphs.com/livew.....=290422110
How long before we start seeing Yankee fans in these?
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Please. No…
Ha that’s the dude from the Real World.
C’mon Edwar!!
Remember what I said a little while ago. Mariano Rivera will be fine…once our lineup comes up a few times without scoring…our crappy bullpen will inevitably blow the game. Listen, it may sound pessimistic…but its realistic.
Once again. That is quite a bold prediction to make. You must be some kind of genious.
Nobody gives a shit.
Here we go again. THROW SOME STRIKES EDWAR!
Haha another leadoff runner on. This bullpen STINKS
Would it kill you to try to root for the home team?
I do root for them. I just hate the way we play.
You hate how the bullpen throws pitches?
Oh. I wasn’t aware “We” were playing. Just root for the god damned team ones on a while. Not every one of your comments have to be bashing them.
Well now you’re aware. So get to work…and shine my shoes while you’re at it.
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Holy crap.
Go root for the Mets.
Or no. Here : lhblogs.com
I’d like to teach you something. If the bullpen was all Joba’s, and had a 3.00 ERA, it would give up a run every third inning. This is the bullpen’s 4th inning. Eventually, something will give, even in the best pens.
Nobody cares what you are saying, but I found you a site where you will be more than welcome:
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Huh? I’ll assume that wasn’t meant for me.
That was abviously not directed at you, Moshe.
Bruney can’t go today?
incoming sacrifice
So Bruney is definitely not available. Is there a reason for this???? I mean he pitched last night but not on Monday, pitched Sunday but not on Saturday so what gives??
Setting up an “injury”
he pitched an inning or so yesterday, but they have off tomorrow so i don’t see why not.
How many pitches yesterday?
Heh, I remember when none of us would have wanted Bruney in the game…
Edwar, they’re called strikes.
This sucks, and even if we do get out of this inning, how the hell are we supposed to hit a guy named Outman?!
Impending doom for sure. lol
Outman is a pretty funny name.
LOL that was funny.
Uuugggee!
HIP HIP!
Sit down, bitch!
Jorge!!
Thank you Posada
Jorgie says Molina who!!!!
Oh boy, here comes all your favorites…Jose Veras…
WTF????????
…Girardi, you are making my head hurt. A lot.
Smart move by Girardi, I like this.
why the hell do these bat boys run with sharp objects in their hands?
i wondered the same thing…flailing his arms too…
I’ve never been a fan of Jorge’s defense, but right now…I love you man.
$100 dollars says veras walks the leadoff hitter
leadoff hitter got a hit, off Edwar
CMon, look who you’re offerin’ that to here…
What are the odds he gives up a HR instead?
leadoff of the inning, my mistake
steven jackson!
wow that was a braveheart-esq stick for those bats
Now. Wow. Why Veras? Why not just leave Edwar in for the change ups to Giambi?
Because anyone can throw away, away, away, to Giambi and let him roll over one to the right side.
Haha. A walk. There’s a shocker.
Because Edwar started both hitters off 2-0 and he doesn’t have the fastball to challenge a power hitter in a fastball count like Jose Veras does.
The good part about all of this is that we don’t have anymore bullpen so if Oakland scores…what are you gonna do…
SWISHER!!!
Well, with your logic. Molina could pitch as well as all our relievers except for Mo.
Just stop responding to this asshole he obviously has no other human interaction and this is his only outlet.
I don’t generally ever want to see Veras in a leverage spot, but I think this is the right move–bases empty, he only needs one out, better chance of keeping the ball in the park. Also, if he walks Giambi, I know the As have already used Davis, so maybe a situation where the runner isn’t scoring on a double.
That said, I thought Edwar has generally been nasty against lefties.
Pre-approval, let’s see if it works.
Edwar has a career OPSA of .818 vs. lefties, Jose has a .755.
Well the anticipated walk of the first guy he faces, nothing to see there.
Now here’s a choice–anyone consider pitching very very carefully to Holliday to get Raja, even if means putting a runner in SP?
Get Swisher loose.
I wonder if the Giambino heard of “Just For Men”.
Man… At least Edwar threw strikes…
good god veras
Shocking result. Well at least it wasnt a HR.
Ugh Veras
This would be kind of a high pressure debut for Steven Jackson
I just got home can anyone give me a quick fill in on what has happened?
Quick? that is a tough order.
Basically, CC got the lead then invariably gave the lead right back. Now were in the 11th.
Alright thats a good start, basically we scored first, CC gave it up, and then we came back?
Everytime.. Joe extended him a little too long with a two run lead in the 7th, he gave up 2 and we’re at 7-7.
Alright thanks
I would never swing against Veras.
Jose Veras is awful
Okay!! We’re on to something here.
there’s your walk
Next year Number 41 will be reserved for nocnaleM kraM.
Maybe by the All Star Break.
Here comes Robby Cano’s walk off.
And the hugest sigh of relief is heard escaping from the Bronx and beyond…
Holliday not in Coors = Fail.
Damn man, Axl has some high standards. No runs from the bullpen.
Still not good enough.
Damn man, Axl has some high standards
Why do you think it took so long for “Chinese Democracy” to come out?
IETC.
our bullpen has put up 4 scoreless innings
CC only put up 2
I’m going to make the bold prediction that if the Yankees do not score now, they will lose this game.
Holliday on my fantasy team = mistake
Alright, I liked the Veras move (as outlined above), but man, I can’t say I necessarily let him throw a fastball that got plenty of plate to Halliday doen 2-0 with Raja on deck (not sure whether Raja would bat or not, I know nothing of the A’s bench).
Honestly, if you like Hockey, that is cool and all. But why wear a hockey jersey to a baseball game. Or a different team jersey to a game if the player has nothing to do with it. Just an epic fail.
I am going to Boston in June when they play the Texas Rangers and I plan on wearing a Yankees jersey. haha
Heh. Sorry, just don’t see the point.
I agree with your point but just because I hate Boston so much I think it is acceptable.
He wants to get pizza thrown at him.
u do realize the rangers r in playoffs n play ton right?
Ugh, dont be obnoxious. Type it out.
But dude, it’s a baseball game.
who’s left in the bullpen?
not that it matters, we’re walking off right here
Stephen Jackson?
Bruney.
Swisher
Outman reminded me of Moyer.
Except Outman throws heat.
steven jackson
mr. outman, rollie fingers called. he wants his stirrups back
if out bullpen fails, maybe we’ll go all ‘natinals’ on them and call up melancon and robertson
The BP hasn’t given up a run. This one is on CC.
Its on Girardi for not going to the bullpen earlier.
posada looked he couldn’t pick up the ball from outman
Yankees had 15 hits thru what 7 or 8 innings???? havent had a hit in awhile, they are due damnit!!! plus I got a game at 7:30 so please tell me I will be able to watch the ending of this game one way or another.
swisher end it now.
i meant the game not the inning.
This is a game that they have to win in my opinion. CC hurt them today. You score 7 runs with your ace on the hill and are in the 11th. I’m not saying I hate CC, I just thought if you told me the Yanks would score 7 today. The game would be ours and rather easily. But, that’s why you gotta love/hate baseball.
Its a game you should win. But its also just one of 162.
OUT OF THE WAY I GOT HERE LATE
giese! the ghost of long men past…
Man do I wish we had a long man right about now
A ‘long man’ would just a crappy starter. In a tie game in extra innings, why would you want a crappy starter pitching? I’d rather have quality relievers pitching.
really robbie? that ball was above your head..
Okay.. Let’s go one more!
Alright Veras. One more solid inning out of you, for me, please!
Joe-se!!!!!!
that slider is scary.
When he’s on. Just unhittable.
Bring in giese
at least suzuki stayed on his feet
ZOMG!1!!! DFA Veras!1!1!!
Trade him for bats & balls when his value is up!
who here actually doubted Veras!!!!
Holy Jose Veras!
This is the Veras from ’08
That was a downright Bruney-like inning
ellis got buckner-ed
Not according to Gameday.
True I saw that. I don’t trust gameday though
When he gets ahead, as he did on every batter this inning, he is untouchable.
nasty slider. don’t give up on him, joe!
Dude maybe Veras needs to throw more pitches in the pen before coming in. His control was so much better that half inning.
Bring him in for full innings instead of mid inning, which Joe G did with him last year.
Or maybe you and some others just overreacted to a slumping relief pitcher
Well… He throws a lot of balls when his command is off. But when he’s on, he’s good.
Melky walk-off this inning I called it first.
Good call.
But definitely ambitious.
I don’t like Veras, but that was impressive.
I was not expecting that out of Veras.
Pena walk-off this inning I called it first.
I called it in the last thread, hotshot.
Shit thats right!! My bad. But I did specify this inning!! We were both wrong.
http://dallas.theoffside.com/f.....ass-vi.jpg
LMFAO
Man, Giese giving the big F U to the Yanks.
ha melky has looked awful since that HR
Melky sucks.
Without Melky in the game we may have lost…
If Dan Giese strikes out the side, I’ll be quite perturbed.
*Knods head in agreement*
(but not really knowing what word means)
You also spelled “nods” wrong. You’re just as bad at spelling as you are picking the NCAA tournament, huh?
*Nods head in agreement*
You’re getting better at this matt. I like it.
pena + bandbox = overswing
What is it with these ex-Yankee pitchers stickin it to them this season so far.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a long reliever in situations like these? Cough**dan giese**cough
Eh. Not really.
They still have Steven Jackson back there. He can go three if need be, and Giese can’t go much more than that.
Not Giese.
Giese would not be the long reliever- he was the worst of the three in ST.
When was the last inning we had a hit?
Thats what I was asking earlier. 7th or 8th I assume???
The eighth or bottom of the ninth.
Okay… Let’s go one more!
Who’s this man pitching, sign him to a contract!
or trade him for matt murton
Good thing the Yankees have an off-day tomorrow.
Exactly.
When he falls behind, he really puts himself at a disadvantage. Because his breaking stuff moves so much, he is basically limited to the fastball.
Now is the time to get it over with. Bottom 13 top of the order. I’m starting to get pissed. But we have learned one good thing. Not to jinx it but Veras has been effective. And Mike A. I sent you all the info you need.
Wow, Girardi is willing to go with Steven Jackson instead of Brian Bruney for back-to-back outings sandwiched between to off-days? Hmm, me thinks something’s afoot.
Something like..? Please specify. lol.
Injury.
Injury.
Hmm, me thinks something’s afoot.
Yeah, its that thing attached to the bottom of ur ankle.
Hence the “Lol” at end. Meaning oh no, don’t say what I think you’re gonna say.
Not everyone has had your life, pat.
Not everyone has feet? I guess you’re right. But I’m pretty confident you have feet Jamal.
No… wait, I meant to insinuate you’re a crimi… forget it, I Fail.
He’s pitched four of five days.
He didnt pitch Monday or Saturday or Thursday.
Eh, jumping to conclusions. It is a day game after night game, and Bruney is tied for the MLB lead in appearances.
Bruney’s pitched 8 of the last 13 days. I imagine Joe’s just getting him rested in anticipation of needing him all three days in Fenway.
Ah, OK, I was wondering about his usage recently and if that was the issue.
As I said before,
Holy Jose Veras!
What did this guy do to the real veras?
Get that man a win.
So did anyone else watch the last 3 innings of the Met game last night? Oh my was it lovely. Watching the Muts in the late innings is like watching your favorite movie over and over. You know the ending already but it gets better every time.
I like how he pointed his finger or w.e that was. Kind of badass. Yes, I live in the suburbs.
God dammit, where’s the bandbox?!
Michael Kay gets me too excited.
That didnt sound right.
He learned from John Sterling.. Drive to right!!! and caught in shallow rightfield
Once again, Michael Kay gets all jumpy over nothing.
Would a base runner kill them?
They should DFA Veras. He has nothing to offer the team. He obviously isn’t teh clutch.
Somebody is re-posting! Damn Commies.
Heh, I’m not reposting. I just moved the original because I accidentally made it a reply. You envy my RAB powers.
You bastard.
Giese throws to slow for Tex.
If Teix goes walk-off he will be a True Yankee!!1!!11!
The media will certainly say so.
Kruk: Well ya he really did, he earned his pinstripes today.
But the homer should have an asterick because that ballpark is a bandbox.
Bust!!1! He’ll be another over-paid, unclutch waste!!11!
Well, at least having A-Rod wouldn’t make a difference here. Hell, we might of lost already.
Oh hell no Robbie they trying you!!!!
Wow, that’s a dumb fucking move by Bob Geren.
Ha, bad move for the A’s!
I’m ready for some Robbie walk-off greatness…!
No respect for Cano.
nice shot down the right field line to win it
Robbie, make me regret not starting you!
I like how our boy Axl dissapears when the Yanks have a good thing going.
Let’s count our blessings!
Go to hell, Giese.
I cant stand this team….
Uh the team is 5-12 with RISP today. What more do you want?
Just venting….
Its cuz Jorge is a true clutch Yankee
Fucking Kay gets excited over every damn fly ball.
That’s what I’m saying.
Driven deep to left!
http://riveraveblues.com/2009/.....ent-343839
He has been awful today…..well, he’s awful everyday, but today has been particularly bad.
Ridiculous
This is so @$@# frustrating. I have work to do and the Yankees are running out of pitchers.
Swisher is still available right?
Look at Kay trying to cover his ass with that awful call on Cano’s flyout.
This game will never end. Even Dan Giese is pitching good today.
Michael, I swear to God, use that “little girl with the curl” saying one more fucking time…
6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
Quality start put together by the bullpen.
Hes at 34 pitches. We need to end this fucking thing already.
He’s “Marte-ing” him.
CB buckner= Jackass
hey now, CB Buckner got me free tickets to last night’s game. I’ve never met him before, but he is a good man.
Where did that pitch miss? O-Cab should be walked back to the dugout.
According to Gameday, it missed the center of the plate. But only by a half an inch.
LMAO
I’ve been watching the game on gameday and the espn thing, and either pitchFX is WAAAAAAAAAAY off, or the ump is a total shmucktard.
I’ll be interested to see the ball/strike plot after this game.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, It’s!! Jeter! No wait
Nice catch by the kid.
Pena should play everyday
Well Veras was a starter when he was with Tampa Bay in the minors right????
Yeah, but his last non-rehab start came in 2004.
Ramiro Pena: taking a shot at Jeter.
Nice catch Peña!
the yanks bullpen must be pretty stretched now…
Jose Veras = Player of the Game
2nded
veras to the rotation CC to the pen
C.B. Bucknor has the most awesomest K call. I remember one game against the Red Sox he was literally throwing right hooks.
Lol, yea we had a Naked gun reference earlier
Yeah he called Julio Lugo a “Stupid bastard” When he argued when getting called out on strikes.
Well, fuck that wife-beating douche, I have no sympathy.
Veras staving off demotion
Jose did a number on his ERA today.
Who ever straightened Veras’ stuff out better have a talk with CMW.
377+318+260= 955
Could we be headed for a milestone gentlemen?
Asterick because of the extra innings. The only record that means anything is the 9-inning record.
Okay this is starting to get tedious. We probably won’t win this game if we don’t do it now.
I’ve read this somewhere before…
We have a rookie coming in next inning. That the motive behind my comment.
Remeber when Melky hit a home run? Man those were good days.
Happy days are here again
You see that dude bitch out on that foul pop?
Heh, seriously.
That error by Damon and the no runs after having bases loaded and no outs is killing us
Is Arod available to pinch hit today?
Man, they better win after playing this long.
Aight cool, a quick out, sets up the dp nicely.
Melky Cabrera. Pimp.
……
Seriously?
I told you he doesn’t Suck!!!!!!!!!
Sweet. MELKY
Oyes, Melky!!! Vaya, papi!!!
LECHE IN MIS PANTALONES!!!!
MELKY
WALK-OFF MELKY IS WALKING OFF!!
congratulations melk-man
And Brett Gardner slowly weeps in the corner……
he should still have the job, he’s better.
Sure Nate. Keep telling yourself that.
Swisher is my hero!
Melky stealing Veras’ thunder!!!!!! I LOVE YOU MELKY!
Band box.
WTF MELKY!
Oh snap, he struck a pose too.
A unzip-my-zipper-you-RAB-bastards pose.
It’s UN-DO my zipper lol. A famous Joey H line.
There we go, that sounds much more catchy. Thanks!
Melky Cabrera > Brett Gardner.
Yeah, I said it.
…now I’m posed in an awkward stance because I
JIZZED
IN
MY PANTS
Wow. Didnt see that one coming.
That was unexpected but nice!
Wow who saw that coming?
Muah
That ball was a rocket.
MELK MAN!
Gardner, say hello to the bench!!!!!! Or at the least a platoon of some kind….
I’m regaining faith
I <3 MELKY!
where are all the melky haters with their tail between their leg
If you are going to insist on going there in this joyous moment, all I can do is point to last April. But let’s not ruin it.
Let us all remember how good he was in April ’08 too.
Ben needs a hug from Dr. Sean Maguire.
….who’s that?
http://www.imdb.com
Tonights recap will focus around Melky’s 3 strike-outs.
Bullpen. Recap’s going to focus on the bullpen.
As it should.
I think that was a shot at Axl.
Oh yeah where is that jagg off who rooted against them all day? *THE BIRD*.
and a big DEGENRATION X SUCK IT from me
The ledge. But don’t call after him. Maybe he won’t come back.
Look out Brett
Player of the game: Mr. Veras. He had command today boyy.
Melky with some face
Leche!!!! man, crazy game…Axl can relax now.
Anyone see the video of the HR? Just saw it on MLB.com. One thing I must say is that maybe Robby playing better gives Melky confidence and Melky playing better gives Robby confidence. The two of them are great friends (wasn’t there an article about them sharing an apartment or living in the same apartment complex) and I’m sure either one of them gets down when the other struggles. If you saw Robby run out of the dugout and the two of them celebrate, you can tell that what’s good for Melky is also good for Robby Cano. Just a thought.
I guess when this was all over last season, him and Robbie got an apartment together.
377+318+330= 1,025
Congratulations guys!
actually it’s 334+318+377+279=1308
Melky now LEADS the Yanks in OPS.
No figuring this game.
or small sample size.
having said that, The A’s are geting ou homered by a bunch of people is sad