Game 29: He’s Baaaaaaaack

May 8, 2009 by Mike Axisa

Jeter, SS
Damon, LF
Teixeira, 1B
A-Rod, 3B
Matsui, DH
Swisher, RF
Cano, 2B
Melky, CF
Cervelli, C

And on the mound, CC Sabathia.

Notes: Ian Kennedy has an aneurysm … Steven Jackson was DFA’ed to make room on the 40-man for Kevin Cash

Drew

Lineup make a me smile
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  A, SHUT UP A YOU FACE!
  - Drew
    
    I smack a ya face
MyNameIsNed

Not that I am expecting the world from A-Rod tonight, but I am counting on him hitting 5 long balls tonight.

Or, I will just take seeing “the 3rd baseman” out on the field again.
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  4 AB’s, 4 homers… 20 RBI.
  - MyNameIsNed
    
    I was going to put something down along those lines too, but I wanted to avoid the backlash…then i remembered Im not on lohud anymore.
Infamous

Why isnt Berroa DFA’d and Juan Miranda up here? I dont get it
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  Hmm… ARod insurance? The team wants Berroa around for a while longer until they’re sure ARod is good to go at 3B day in and day out?
  
  That’s all I got.
  - Infamous
    
    Ramiro Pena?
    - http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
      
      I didn’t say I agreed with it. I’m with you, I’d roll the dice on Peña being the only UTI, I don’t think we need both him and Berroa.
      
      Just trying to guess inside the mind of the Yankees.
      - http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa
        
        Eh, I can understand keeping Berroa around for another week or so, just to have him as A-Rod insurance.
        
        http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
        
        It’s not the worst idea in the world.
        
        I’d still have given Berroa the dead fish in newspaper today, though. I’m bold and daring.
        
        Infamous
        
        Our bench is extremely weak though, we used Gardner as a pinch hitter.
        
        I say we need Miranda right now alot more then Berroa. Tex looks like he needs a day off and Berroa is behind Pena on the depth chart anyway.
FL Yank

I have a good feeling about this game and I haven’t had one in a long time. Don’t get me wrong I am not a pessimistic fan in any way. I just think something special is about to happen.

…although it might just be thread title giving me the tingles in my bathing suit area…
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  …although it might just be thread title giving me the tingles in my bathing suit area…
  
  No, that’s the balm you applied. Give it time, the tingle means it’s working.
  - FL Yank
    
    Crap. I knew IcyHot was a bad idea.
    - http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
      
      FL Yank = Roger Clemens
      - FL Yank
        
        I would throw a bat at Piazza.
        
        http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
        
        You’d bang Mindy McCready.
        
        FL Yank
        
        What you meant was that I’d have an affair with her while she was underage. And I’d have to agree with that.
Mr. Rodriguez

Can we get any production out of the Catcher position in the next two weeks or no?
- whozat
  
  Probably only by accident.
- Chris
  
  I’m sure the catchers will produce a lot of outs.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

Hey! I don’t actually have a paper to write tonight! (Well, I have an entire thesis, but it’s not due tomorrow!) I can enjoy baseball!
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  ~~You’re a glutton for punishment.~~
  You like it rough.
- FL Yank
  
  Pssshhh. Lanny told me everyone who says they have a paper to write is a liar…
  
  (I keed, I keed)
  - http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
    
    OH SHIT YOU SAID THE NAME WE WERENT GONNA SAY
    - FL Yank
      
      I’m pretty sure if you paint lamb’s blood on the outsides of your computer screen it’ll keep him at bay.
Chip

This is by far and away the best lineup I’ve seen all season. Even tho Posada is out and Cervelli is getting the start, it’s like getting both Tex and A-Rod back as Tex will now actually be thrown a fastball or two
Nigel Incubator-Jones

Funny that with this losing streak A-rods return is treated with optimism. If they were on a winning streak I think he would be seen as a harbinger of doom.. or oaktag.
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  I must hear the story of your name. Please, tell me.
  - Nigel Incubator-Jones
    
    Monty Python – Twit of the year contest
    - Nigel Incubator-Jones
      
      Give it a try:
      
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSqkdcT25ss
      - http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
        
        aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. Now I’m pissed at myself for not recognizing it.
        
        True story: I have a running joke with some friends about starting a glossy, Cigar Aficionado-style magazine called “Upperclass Twit Monthly”.
        
        Nigel Incubator-Jones
        
        Sign me up!
- FL Yank
  
  “And a dragon with seven heads and 10 horns would rise and lay waste to all that was!” (paraphrasing)
  
  In case you didn’t know, the Book of Revelations is actually about A-Rod’s return to the Yankees; not the end of the world.
  - Accent Shallow
    
    “Who can open the doors of his face? . . . Out of his mouth go burning lamps . . .”
    
    I prefer this Biblical quote, personally.
- MyNameIsNed
  
  What are the odds that A-Rod’s return will coincide with a gem being spun by CC?
  
  Hopefully better than the odds of me getting laid tonight.
http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=594331910&ref=name Jamal G.

Heh, F-Her.
Drew

The only position we would need to pinch hit for is the 9 slot. I’m not too worried about Miranda not being here.
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  Remember you said that when the game is tied and we have one out and a runner on second and Frankie “Mr. Weak Hack” Cervelli comes up to bat against Brian Bass, and Bass strikes him out on three balls.
  - Nigel Incubator-Jones
    
    C’mon, he can’t be that bad, he played in the WBC!!
    
    /sacrcasm
    - Nigel Incubator-Jones
      
      sacrasm is like sarcasm.. only different. and I do enjoy replying to my own posts. 2 for 2.
      - FL Yank
        
        I like how you misspelled a word you misspelled hehe.
        
        Nigel Incubator-Jones
        
        Yeah, hoped no one would notice.. thanks for that.
        
        FL Yank
        
        I do it because I love.
  - Drew
    
    Well lets not make Miranda out to be something he’s not. He’s only had 10 AB’s. He’s not the great one, Shelley Duncan.
    - Drew
      
      *Major league AB’s
- Infamous
  
  You should be
  - Drew
    
    I see optimism isn’t your forte?
Drew

Are we going to hear and see signs about TEH juice? I think the fans are too preoccupied by Teix.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

“O’s acquire minor lg. OF Joey Gathright in exchange for INF/OF Ryan Freel” via @mlbcoz on Twitter
- http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa
  
  It’s amazing to me that teams continue to want Joey Gathright.
  - http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime
    
    Why are all the comments showing up as unread? =(
    - http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa
      
      It acts up once in a while, give it a few minutes and it’ll right itself.
  - http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
    
    +67
    
    I actually once saw him make an absolutely disgusting catch on Sheff in ’06. Highlight of his career.
- Mr. Rodriguez
  
  Joey Gathright – the black Brett Gardner lol
  - http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
    
    Sadly, Joey Gathright >>>>>>>>>> Brett Gardner
http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY

Way to start the game off right, Jeet.

A-Rod’s first AB won’t be nearly as exciting via Gameday. :(
- EvoLuTioN
  
  MLBNetwork will tune in for his first at bat if you have it.
BigBlueAL

OK so the roster moves were Molina to DL, Melancon down with Arod and Cash up right?? Well they finally are down to carrying just 12 pitchers, but quite how I wanted it. Although I understand the need to keep both backup IFers for a bit til Arod is truly known to be 100% back.
EvoLuTioN

why is jeter still leading off i really dont get it…
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

A-rod in the on deck circle.

Never thought I’d enjoy saying that as much as I do right now.

DON’T GUTTER THAT.
Accent Shallow

Gameday has Guthrie sitting 97. Jesus Christ.
http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

ARod is up…

http://ow.ly/5SFH
Drew

How exciting!!!
EvoLuTioN

2 on 1 out for Alex!
http://9thinning.blogspot.com VO

Lets go Alex
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

Well, the Yankees fans still like him!
Drew

Awesome reception
http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY

A-Rod! (CLAP-CLAP) A-Rod! (CLAP-CLAP)
Infamous

GONEEEEEEEEEEEE
EvoLuTioN

OH FUCK AROD IS BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKk
http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Bitches.
Accent Shallow

I knew why I missed this guy.
Drew

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!
UWS

Welcome back, ARod.
Eric

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Alex S

HE IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUCK YEA!!!!
http://9thinning.blogspot.com VO

I love Alex
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

Holy fuck.
http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Pitch tipping, obviously.
Christopher

Haha you can’t write this.
pc69

Fuck Me!!!!!!!! Arod won’t have an impact :)
Chip

First pitch, love it
Christian

Watch out AL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He’s Baaaaaack!!!!!!!
http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY

Wooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
FL Yank

This team is worse w/ A-Rod on it…

/Rick-Trolled
JobaWockeeZ

Unclutch stat adder. A-Rod sucks.
Man A-Rod is GOD.
- whozat
  
  I was gonna say that. Crap.
  - whozat
    
    Clearly, I was oaktagged
    - http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
      
      Just like Jeremy Guthrie.
Chip

Gotta say that I’ve missed having that in the middle of the lineup. Guarantee the next time someone goes 3-1 on Tex he gets one right down the middle
BigBlueAL

He’s baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Infamous

It’s the first inning though, so it doesnt count as much right?
- whozat
  
  Duh.
http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bzWSJG93P8
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehmFl1sjkXg
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWnmCu3U09w
Chip

And do I even need to mention that it was a meaningless homerun as it was hit in the first inning?
Jose

I wish ARod would actually get those types of home runs in clutch situations. CC is gonna let up more than 3 runs and when we need that homer, Arod won’t be there.
- Infamous
  
  I hope this is sarcasm
  - http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
    
    It’s gotta be. It’s too perfect not to be.
    
    Well done, Jose.
- JobaWockeeZ
  
  LOL. Even with a 3 run home run, someone has to be a pessimist. What a ~~fan.~~bandwagoner.
  - Jose
    
    Wait until you see our bullpen.
    - JobaWockeeZ
      
      Yeah they’re going to pitch lights out because A-Rod’s back.
      - Jose
        
        How do position players effect pitchers?
        
        Iowa Yank
        
        You gotta be kidding …
        
        JobaWockeeZ
        
        Nice try on making me look like an idiot.
        
        Jose
        
        The problem hasn’t been groundballs to third. It has been homers and walks. Can Arod fix those? He must be able to with that huge contract.
        
        http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
        
        OAKTAG
        
        http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa
        
        Because CC Sabathia went to the mound with a 3-0 run lead that he wouldn’t have had if he pitched yesterday.
- whozat
  
  +1 for effort, but pretty obvious trolling right here.
  - Nigel Incubator-Jones
    
    OAK
- pc69
  
  two steps back. Just enjoy a great moment. There have been few and 16 minutes into a game is no time to leap.
- Drew
  
  This is what we have to deal with? ugh..
- http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
  
  Before A-Rod’s homer, the Yankees had exactly a 50% chance of winning the game. Afterwards, they had a 69.7% chance.
pc69

Ok, here is an observation, his leg kick is lower this year. When ARod is going bad, his leg kick is higher than it was on that swing. Fucking beautiful. After a shitty day, I so needed that.
http://9thinning.blogspot.com VO

Love the Let’s Go Yankees chant
Mike HC

The only negative thing about A-Rod’s homer was Michael Kaye’s call … “you can’t write this” … um, I think that is exactly how every Yankee fan would write it
http://mantisfists.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/julius-carry-aka-shonuff.jpg The Honorable Congressman Mondesi

Hey guys… What’d I miss?
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  ARod showed Baltimore his “O” face.
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6UPR3OdroY
- Infamous
  
  Nothing but an unclutch homerun by Arod in the first inning, so unclutch
  - http://mantisfists.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/julius-carry-aka-shonuff.jpg The Honorable Congressman Mondesi
    
    I keed, I saw it… Fucking. Awesome. So sorry, American League.
    
    Have fun tonight, all. I’m out.
EvoLuTioN

that was fucking amazing
EvoLuTioN

first pitch 3 run BOMB
Andrew

Wow… talk about a meaningful swing. I know this is often overplayed, but that could be the turning point in this season. Sends a message.
Iowa Yank

Arod’s bats are now made from solid oaktag… its how he gets his batspeed
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  Okay, let’s not break it the first day we make it…
Chip

WHOA, not even close on that one to Cano
FL Yank

Is it gameday or was that last pitch to Cano a weee bit outside.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

So unclutch, A-Rod.
Accent Shallow

Oh, Robbie . . . that sure looked like ball four.
John

Man I love ma boy A-rod!
Accent Shallow

I am positively terrified of Nick Markakis. Terrified.
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  I think Eric Davis II scares me even more, quite frankly.
FL Yank

Let’s Go Carsten Charles!
Mike HC

Things have gotten so bad with Yankee fans that even when something good happens, everyone’s reaction is mocking sarcasm. I hope that will change to true hope and cheering shortly
UWS

I haven’t been around much – what’s this oaktag business?
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  Peruse this thread, particularly jsb’s comment at 5:06 pm.
  
  http://riveraveblues.com/2009/05/putting-up-the-target-for-johnny-11420/
  - UWS
    
    Grazie.
pc69

Is it me or does it seem that CC starts too many batters off with a fast ball.
http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m very disappointed by by A-Rod’s pitches per plate appearance rate.
- Drew
  
  Yeah dude, I wish he would consider his team. We need to get Guthrie’s pc up.
  - http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
    
    What a selfish 3 R HR.
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  Homers are rally killers. Tits-Rod should have taken a few pitches and looked for something he could line into shallow rightfield for a solid single to keep the baserunners on and keep the inning going.
  
  What a fucktard.
- JobaWockeeZ
  
  We don’t have enough grit like the Red Sox.
Drew

That first pitch was a strike. He called a strike on robbie that was out off the plate 4 inches more. Damn ump already..
Accent Shallow

It seems like Brian Roberts absolutely kills the Yankees. Baseball Reference doesn’t seem to support this.
- FL Yank
  
  I’d like to say I wasn’t researching the exact same thing but in all honesty I cannot.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

Dude, CC, your team spotted you a three run lead. For the love of all things holy, can you get these guys out?!
http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

ZOMG AROD SUCKS IN TEH FIELD BRING BACK CODY RANSOM!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!
Jose

I always loved “past a diving Jeter”, I fear I may have to get used to “past a diving Arod”.
- UWS
  
  Are you the new Lanny/GrantSalBo?
  - Jose
    
    I do not know what that means?
    - Mike HC
      
      that means, are you being comically negative just for the sake of getting a reaction??
      - Jose
        
        I am not being negative. Just a Yankee fan saying what I seeing.
        
        Mike HC
        
        fair enough, but I dont know if anybody told you, this is the undyingly optimistic/rational Yankee blog … you know what they say, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do.”
        
        http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
        
        Frankly, I don’t even think we’re undyingly optimistic. It just looks that way because we are arguing against hopelessly pessimistic, fatalistically negative intractable redasses.
        
        Compared to Dick Cheney, Joe Biden looks like a ray of sunshine.
        
        Mike HC
        
        very true, but the world has a way of making people pick sides, especially when you only have a couple of sentences to express your opinion
Mike HC

I have never been more happy to hear Michael Kaye say “past a diving A-Rod” than I am right now … Thank the baseball gods that he is back
http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY

Nick Markakis looks like a serial killer in his Gameday picture.
FL Yank

I would love to see a double play ball here.
http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=594331910&ref=name Jamal G.

CC is dealing – he was 96-97 that whole Ab to Nick M.
http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

FRANKIE!!!!!!!!!!
- A.D.
  
  Showing the gun
JobaWockeeZ

Wow Cervelli shut me up. WONDERFUL surprise.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

Cervelli has a cannon?

Who knew?
- http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
  
  Nick Swisher knew.
  - http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa
    
    IETC.
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  And, I’ll state the obvious: I don’t know if Frankie Cervelli could POSSIBLY be more Italian.
  
  I’m getting wistful memories of Sal Fasano. If Frankie grows a handlebar mustache, my head may explode.
- A.D.
  
  The ~25% of baserunners he threw out last year
  - A.D.
    
    or the 41% in 2007
http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Yikes, that was hella close.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

Dude, awesome! We make it to the second with a lead!
A.D.

Shame for SteJax, still think they should DFA Berroa even if A-Rod can’t play everyday.
Nady Nation

That first inning put me in a great mood, not gonna lie.
- Mike HC
  
  I agree … I too am in a noticeably better mood
http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Cervelli totally looks like a Goomba.

http://tinyurl.com/cpvptj
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  http://www.aetv.com/images/generic_promo_images/320×240/photo_320x240_gotti.jpg
- John
  
  haha
pc69

I don’t want to get superstitious but, ARod hits the first pitch out. Yankees actually have a lead and then a call goes our way.

Is it a full moon tonight? Not complaining, in fact, welcome some good luck.

Now everyone take a shot of Ouzo and say Ya Sou! Greek luck hopefully.
Eric

Is there something to SP getting off to a slow start in the 1st inning? Should they throw more in the bullpen before the game?
- Nigel Incubator-Jones
  
  Yes, 3 more.
Drew

How about this Melky cat
http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

The newer, more disciplined Melky is actually a pretty solid player.
- Drew
  
  Would you be interested in joining my Melky fan club?
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  VoteMelky.com
A.D.

Melky doing his best Swisher impression
A.D.

Does Cervelli pee on his hands too?
Drew

great bunt.
Brooklyn Ed

wow, Cervelli could run.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

Between Cervelli, Posada and Molina, Cervelli wins the footrace and it’s not even close.
http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

That’s the most productive thing we should expect out of Cervelli.
http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H

That was gorgeous. Silence the critics Alex.
FL Yank

Holy. Crap. Someone on the Yankees can lay down an effective sac bunt. A-Rod is a miracle worker. In the same vein as Jesus or Optimist Prime.
- http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime
  
  I work miracles?
  
  Do explain.
  - FL Yank
    
    Oh man. And this is when I figure out I spend way too much time on this site. Confusing Autobot leader Optimus Prime with frequent commenter Optimist Prime.
    
    Cartoon reference fail.
    - http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime
      
      *giggles*
      
      See, I was never a huge Transformers fan, but the opportunity for the pun…
- http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa
  
  Yeah, and look how much good that sac bunt did.
  - FL Yank
    
    True but its better than a GIDP or K. At this point I’ll take whatever the 3rd/4th string catcher will give the Yankees as long as he advances the runner.
http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=594331910&ref=name Jamal G.

Heh, anyone hear Phillies GM Tony Amaro Jr. saying that he doesn’t put much stock into defensive metrics outside of fielding percentage? That guy totally gives us Hispanics a bad name.
- A.D.
  
  J-Roll should only look to field balls right at him perfectly and then ask for a raise.
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  Why does it give Hispanics a bad name, as opposed to Philadelphians or just plain old idiots?
  
  Was he drinking a Jarritos and eating some Pernil while blasting Reggaeton while saying it?
  - A.D.
    
    Cheesesteak went straight to the brain
- http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
  
  What’s ironic is that his middle infielders, third baseman, centerfielder, and rightfielder all have awesome UZR numbers for their careers.
- http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa
  
  Facepalm.
- Accent Shallow
  
  “Italians, bad at war, are well-suited for milder competitions.”
  - http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
    
    When in war, don’t do as the Romans.
  - http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
    
    Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line.
- http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
  
  Oh and it’s still not nearly as bad as Franco’s OBP gaffe.
  - http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa
    
    That was classic.
    - http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
      
      The worst part of that comment is that I guarantee a ton of players think that way.
KP

Selena Roberts can suck A-Rod’s high hard one…
Drew

JD Time
Jose

ARod only has an OPS of 5.000? He needs more time in the minors.
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  See? Jose’s not Salbogrant, he’s just snarky and sarcastic (albeit slightly pessimistically).
  
  You’re good with me, bro.
  - Jose
    
    I thought I would lighten up a little on ARod and the team now the we are winning.
    - http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
      
      Fair enough.
      - Jose
        
        We’re still good though, right? Most of my gang are lazy Dominicans and don’t bring much to the table.
        
        http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
        
        Yup.
        
        You terrorist sons of bitches.
- http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime
  
  LMAO!!!
Alex S

should have scored there
A.D.

This is the new opening day, CC against the O’s A-Rod in the lineup
- Mike HC
  
  I like that. This is our second chance at opening day.
http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H

What happened with A-Rod in the dugout? I heard he jokingly pretended that he hurt his hip picking something up.
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  What a clubhouse cancer.
Eric

23 starts without giving up an XBH to a left-hander by CC…pretty impressive
http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H

That HR was like being constipated for 3 months and finally letting it out. You saw the look on his face? He was like there you go Mf’ers. Sorry for the poor analogy but you catch my drift.
- http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime
  
  Please. don’t use that analogy with someone that has digestive issues.
  
  Trust me on this.
  - http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H
    
    It was absolutely not meant to offend anyone whatsoever. If you were offended. Sorry. But I suppose the point was well taken.
    - http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime
      
      Haha amused, not offended ;)
      
      If I’m offended you’ll know it. Trust me.
      - http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H
        
        Oh good. I just would hope people don’t get offended by a silly remark that has no ill intent behind it. Besides it wasn’t directed toward anyone except A-Rod and his hating sons of bitches.
  - http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
    
    Hey Rebecca:
    
    http://www.hulu.com/watch/17002/saturday-night-live-activia-yogurt
- A.D.
  
  Sorry for the ~~poor~~ shitty analogy but you catch my drift.
  
  Cornier that way, but that one definitely felt good for Alex.
  - http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H
    
    Interesting.
http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Strong inning from CC.
- http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H
  
  Nothing like pitching with a lead. It worked wonders for Joba in the Motor city.
Drew

That changeup was 55 mph!! wow! fucking radar gun.
http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY

CC’s velocity to Montanez:

96
94
95
96
86 (changeup)

Love it.
- http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H
  
  I said this before. He needs to use that change up. I was at his last start and he had hitters FAR out in front.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

I like this Sabathia.
http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

Baltimore’s ball girl =

FUGLY
- http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H
  
  Total savage.
http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Nice grab by the ball … eek …. girl.
- Accent Shallow
  
  Yeah, I thought ball girls were supposed to be cute?
http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY

Tommie, Mike…don’t talk about Pop’s mother that way.
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  She was…
  
  OAKTAG
Drew

Okay so we’re going to talk about steroids during every alex AB?
http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H

Before Kay just let the cat out of the bag, I can’t remember YES personalities using the word “steroids.” In recent memory.
- Drew
  
  True.. Kay said it in the first AB but didn’t have enough time to elaborate. He’s an ass.
Will

I hate how gameday doesnt show video anymore.
- Nigel Incubator-Jones
  
  Agreed
- http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
  
  If you have an MLB.tv account, you can watch the highlights. I just found that out.
  - Nigel Incubator-Jones
    
    Yeah, but they teased for free the first week or so of the season.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

A-Rod swung at about three balls there

/Oaktag
http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY

Bust. Back to EST, please.
Infamous

2009 Season:

Arod: AB:2 HR:1
Ortiz: AB:105 HR:0

Idk why, I just felt like bringing that up
- http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
  
  Because it’s awesome in like….400 different ways.
- http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H
  
  Oh please do.
- FL Yank
  
  IETC
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  I threw this in the livechat, but Mike didn’t post it:
  
  Who do you think hits a homer first, David Ortiz or David Segui? Before you answer, remember that David Segui has been retired since 2004.
  - Nigel Incubator-Jones
    
    Using rate stas I’d say it’s a wash.
  - http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H
    
    … Lmao.
  - Infamous
    
    David Ortiz or David Eckstein?
- Nady Nation
  
  Thank you for doing that. It was fantastic to read.
- Jose
  
  2009 Season:
  Clutch RBIs
  
  Arod: 0
  Ortiz: 14
http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H

Mad fantasy stats. Hamels is dealing. CC is settling in nicely.
A-Rod 3r HR. Hooray for me.
- Drew
  
  Damn the phillies are pretty good. Howard double, Werth HR. 6-0
http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

Nick Swisher >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bobby Abreu
- http://twitter.com/tsjc68 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside
  
  Melky Cabrera in CF >>>>>>>>>>>> Johnny Damon in CF
  - Drew
    
    Melky>>>>>>>>>>>>>Melvin Croussett
    - http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
      
      Easy there.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

RIP Dom Dimaggio
- http://actyankee.blogspot.com Matt ACTY
  
  Word. A friend of mine is distantly related to the DiMaggio family.
Jose

Carl Crawford tripled in Boston. Maddon had his number three hitter bunt (the fool). Right now Carl is on pace to steal 113 bases during the year. I need him to run around in left field next year for the Yankees.
Drew

Puhleaseeee can we get a gun that works!?
http://www.livevideo.com/RBIRadio Joey H

When is YES going to invest in fixing these guns? It’s an absolute joke.
- Infamous
  
  Just keep gameday open and take a glance at that
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

Joe DiMaggio and Micke Mantle on the same team.

I can’t imagine it.
- Drew
  
  Gotta figure like A rod and Manny or something along those lines.
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com Aunt Becca-Optimist Prime

“I’ll never believe Brian Roberts again”

I LOL’d
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