Jun
01
Game 51 Spillover Thread
ByThe only two hard hit balls of the night came off the bat of Victor. The Indians are sure glad to have that guy back.
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Why do struggling pitchers do well against out potent lineup?
Is it because we don’t take them seriously?
Or is that the excitement/pressure of facing the Yankees brings out the best of the pitcher?
Prob a little of both.
Everyone: calm down. The last innning looked bad, because Melk bunted, Grit got called out on to borderline pitches, and Berroa swung at a ball in his eyes.
Give. It. Time.
oh I have faith, i’m just asking in general
because you only remember the bad games.
haha yea probably
I’m far from worried…top of the order 3rd time around means runs.
http://riveraveblues.com/2009/.....ers-12348/
Ok, go back to attacking the zone Joba. Just a DP ball.
Both Joba and Hughes seem to lose confidence in their stuff and nibble rather than attack like they did before they got hit
Dear Joba,
Feel free to throw a strike
He has been if you’ve been watching the game.
39 balls, 27 strikes is not great
Not sure where you got those numbers, because after 5 innings his numbers are 42 strikes, 31 balls.
Uggh Joba and his lead-off walks….. he wouldn’t do that if he was in the 8th inning!
***P.S. I’m kidding
Everybody clap your hands? Seriously? What is this, my 8th grade dance?
Why is Borroa still on the team let alone playing today…
I thought his terrible move getting thrown out at home was his last day in pinstripes…
Will Joba ever get into the 7th inning of a start, he’s done that like twice this year, KC and Detroit.
Unless you’re joking, STFU.
Ugh that was such a bitch hit. Lucky robbie was playing in DP position.
Damnit… I hate hitters like Carroll. C’mon Joba. DP ball would be really nice right now.
Kay is like a broken record. As soon as a runner reaches base, regardless of inning and spot in the order, he starts talking bunt.
just like sterling after a leadoff walk
whos watching gameday, it says joba did a pickoff woth a 94mph fastball!!!!
C’mon jober.
You got this.
cmon Joba, get out of this unscathed
I don’t get how you can’t throw a strike to a guy trying to bunt, I mean come on
you’re suppose to throw up so he pops it up
But he was missing low
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Web Gem numero UNO!!
JOBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JOBA!!!!
That was the greatest play I have ever seen!!!!!
WOW! GREAT PLAY, JOBA!
HOLY CHRIST WOW
HOLY SHIT!!!!
Great pitchers get out of this without a run
Thats why you’re the man. Fist pumping is back.
wow…simply amazing play
ha holy shit!
Yow-zaaaa
WOO JOBA! LIKE A CAT!
if thats not a webjem tonight im killing someone
Joba Chamberlain is the balls.
LMAO!!
Garko
getsis the shaft?balls and tits
How great was that play? I’m stuck listening to John and Suzyn.
It was fucking sick. You’ll see it on espn/bbtn
the best, bunt popped up, joba dives, thought he had no chances of reaching it
Ridiculously.
Plz dont be hurt.
FIST PUMPIN LIKE A MOTHERFUCKER BITCHESSSSS
Is anybody else hysterically laughing? I can’t stop laughing.
+1 kinda
me
I’m still laughing. Every replay i will be cracking uup…that better be the #1 web gem of the year.
Holy shit man
How’s that for hangtime, huh?
whoa, everyone just went crazy here on RAB
That’s a web gem.
That play was incredibly hilarious.
Glad I’m not the only one who found it absolutely hilarious. I am still laughing. I wouldn’t be if he got hurt but thank Mo that isn’t the case. Just looking at the replay. His big body flying, his very poorly mistimed dived, the fact he even caught it. Hysterical.
That. was. AWESOME.
I had flashbacks of Rich Harden dislocating his shoulder on a similar play.
That play would of been better if it were the 8th inning.
+1
does it even count since it came in the 5th?
Joba to centerfeild!!!
Damn, that’ll be on Sportscenter tonight and the rest of the week.
oh my god..he looked like a whale belly flopping.
Yeah how could he not have the wind knocked out of him after that. Yanks have to give him a long half-inning here.
I have a very important and urgent piece of breaking news…
CANNONBALL!!!!!!
Ha! that was good.
I thought more a giant seal
He wouldn’t have done that in the 8th inning
it would have been a triple play in the 8th
Of course not, he wouldn’t have had time too. He would have struck out the side on 2 pitches already.
super joba
Sweeet
Well that inning turned out to be all sorts of awesome.
Ok that’s gotta be a momentum turner. BIG INNING HERE!
more like middle of the order, lol
we have the best defensive team ever!
give that man a cape and a slip and slide
Hope he didnt jarr his elbow…
This start should shut francesa up… not saying it will, but it should.
Ok, that was SO not an athletic play.
A great play. But Joba, NEVER DO THAT SHIT AGAIN!
That Joba way off saying “Fuck You Mike Francesa, I CAN get out of the 5th inning!”
ANDY PETTITTE IS A STARTING PITCHER!!!!!
Get rid of him!!! Gimme his stats, I’ll teach Alex a lesson!
Sure, Joba made a great defensive play, big deal. You know who really makes great defensive plays all the time?
Nate McLouth.
Sincerely,
Mike Francesa
Bronson Arroyo makes that play every day of the week, and twice on Sundays.
His ERA is FOUR! FOUR!11!!1 ATROCIOUS!!
Problably my favorite line of the whole blowup
Give me Porcello’s stats for his last 5 starts!!!! See how much better they are than Joba!!!!!!!!
Dave Winfield was not nearly as feared as Bernie.
+51
Fear Williams killed a man just to watch him die.
There is not an abdomen behind Bernie Williams’s guitar.
There is only another fist.
PREDICTION: Sowers throws a ‘get me over strike’ that lands in the upper deck.
Reply fail.
How did this post get here?
forget the bullpen, after that play fatcessa will be calling for joba to the outfield
Jeter’s at .313! Holy range factor!
Of course Phillips has to rain on the parade by talking shit about the fist pump before retracting his criticism. What a jackass.
Satan has created a Tenth Circle of Hell just for Steve Phillips.
Steve Philips Resume
Mets GM – Failed
Announcer – Failed
Life – Failing Miserably
Sexual Harassment – Marginal Victory
Yeah, but he couldn’t even out-sexually harass Harold Reynolds.
That’s a fail too.
Redsox pusher – SUCCESS!!!
Well Phillips is a Red Sox fan. I wonder what he says about Papelbon.
Yes plz, I heart the leadoff walk.
you know your defense is kicking when your pitcher is making diving outs
cmon Swish, no DP
Mad rain coming. Let’s plate one here.
http://www.wunderground.com/ra.....8;smooth=0
Good call.
It looked like they have about 30-45 minutes to go, so get a few runs and joba needs one more good inning
Jeter and Swisher leadoff walks + Tex, ARod, Posada, Cano up next = multiple runs this inning
I’m very aroused.
Confidence Factor?
12 o’clock.
My amp goes to eleven.
Bunt teh Teix!!11
The ump’s zone has completely disappeared this inning for Sowers and I am not complaining.
well, those were balls according to Gamecast, not sure what Gameday said though as Gamecast can be incorrect at times.
There was 2 or 3 that were borderline between Cap’n and Swish. Few that the ump was calling earlier and just didn’t call this inning.
He was trying to hit corners and may have hit a few but the ump wasn’t giving him anything
Perfect bunting situation for Tex.
I need the AP pic of Joba diving
Will be my background for the life of this computer.
I’d like to get a Fathead of it
holy shit, did Steve Phillips just complement the Yankees?
they change their tune so fast, so as to not be wrong. they value accuracy more than being fanboys
Does anyone realize that Joba didn’t really get an out, pitching that inning? The bunt turns into a double play and a pitch-out. Man, that’s funny too.
Yes Sowers, dig that hole nice and deep
That’s what she said!
Wow, Sowers just plain sux right now
Walk in the run!
Wow. Epic unraveling.
Ball 4
Ball 8
Ball 12
And Vaughn has walked the bases loaded.
Boy how could these guys lay off pitches that close.
Heh.
It makes it better since this game is actually against Cleveland.
And, here’s the pitch… OH SHIT.
Lets go, Joba deserves the win….
A-ROD please go deep.
C’mon, A-Rod. I’ll take whatever gets the Yanks the lead.
Over/Under 2 runs this inning?
over
over
under.
Either way, into their pen in the 6th inning bodes well.
And I guarantee that the umps will stop the game because the rain will start to drop.
cmon Alex!
wasn’t it in April 2007 when he had that big game in Cleveland?
It feels nice to have Posada behind AROD with the bases loaded. Not so much when it was Matsui.
LET’S-GO, BITCH-TITS!!!!
(clap clap clap-clap-clap)
LET’S-GO, BITCH-TITS!!!!
(clap clap clap-clap-clap)
Let’s go, Alex.
lol at yankee fans booing the cleveland cheering
Uh oh, 0-2. C’mon, Alex.
Gotta score atleast two
Wow, that was bad. Nice at-bat by A-Rod. As we know, Cano isn’t that good with the bases loaded.
WTF a hanging slider and he takes it for Strike 3.
That looked a bit high. Hanger either way. Pitched he should’ve crushed.
Now they just have to get at least a sac fly
fuck
Well that was unexpected.
And that sucked even more.
Fuck!!!!!
I’m stunned that that pitch was a strike. That being said, you HAVE to swing at that, Alex. Have to.
Thanks Alex!
No whammies no whammies no whammies … GO JORGE!!!
You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.
Wow.
If they don’t get a run this inning, I’m gonna be pretty pissed.
just swell
this is no bueno.
The dreaded 0 outs, bases loaded, 0 runs inning.
FUCK!
wow, missed his spot so good
They’re not scoring here.
Over/Under on 0 runs scoring this inning?
Cano pops up the first pitch
Why did I have to be right?
I knew it too. It was inevitable. What happened to patient Robbie?
Definitely not a popup
Pure semantics. Not like he crushed it either.
Iight Cano lets go.
ATROCIOUS!!!!!
The reason they didn’t plate a run there?
They were nervous about the coming uncertainty of the 8th inning. Joba needs to be there for the good of the team. It’s the only logical conclusion.
I called him the other day, and told him “You criticize Joba for being a 6 inning pitcher, and your answer to this problem is to make him a one inning pitcher.”
He changed the subject.
I can’t believe you actually called him.
You masochistic bastard.
I call a lot, its addictive hearing my nasal voice on the radio. You should call him, that would be must-listen radio.
Hint-Call while he’s taking calls. Its tough to get through, so call as the other callers drop off.
Pathetic
You gotta be fucking kidding me.
That is so irritating.
Overeager.
Fucking ridiculous.
That was awful and very dissapointing.
That’s twice in 2 days, Jorge. Unacceptable.
Undesirable.
Not unacceptable, just undesirable.
You really gotta be kidding me. I need a cigg.
get the fuck outta her
that is as sad as it comes.
That was fucking terrible.
WOW THAT FUCKING SUCKED.
Literally bases loaded none out and we can’t score. Hello offense it’s time to hit the ball. Oh and there is the last out of the inning FUCKKKKKKKK
Cleveland’s going to put up a three spot now, watch.
Axl?
OOOOOOOH, BURN!!!!!!
Seriously, though, I read that, and my first thought was, “Et tu, Axisa? Then fall tommiesmithjohncarlos.”
Right here…boyyyyeeeee
Mike Axlisa
get the fuck outta here
Well that’s certainly not encouraging
WOW! WTF?
Terrible, just fuckin terrible.
bases loaded, no out, arod, posada, cano at the plate and we get nothing.
Just wow.
LOL this is hilarious. Eric Wedge is a genius apparently…
That made my head hurt.
one of the worst displays I have ever seen with the bases loaded fucking disgraceful
Really?
With 30 teams playing 162 games each, that (loading the bases with no outs and not scoring a run) happens, what, hundreds of times a year?
Hyperbole = you
If A-Rod or Posada could have done what Cano did, it would at least be tolerable cause they grabbed the lead. Cano hit it hard, again, just right at em’. The offense better wake up sometime and get Joba the win, he deserves it.
WTF. WTF. WTF.
Cy Aquino…
Cy Joba
Poor Joba…
It wasn’t like it was the bottom of the order. The table was set and no one came to dinner.
Joba’s pissed. He’s coming out and striking out the side.
And the Indians have the top of the order up, just fucking great
Whats worse I believe Arod, Posada and Cano went down on 6 pitches.
Bigger momentum shift, Joba dive and throw double play + caught stealing, or that travesty that we just watched?
that. by far.
Now I’m mad at the O.
The Yankees are trying to save Wedge’s job for him. Amazing.
Joba busting his fcuking ass out there and this is how the Yankees repay him. Nice, real nice.
Well at least we have Melky, Angel Borroa, and Brett Gardner coming out next inning. Cmon guys…cheer up. LOL
worst inning in yankee history??????????????
That comment was batshit insane.
I mean it was bad, but not the worst in Yankee history. I’m sure the series against the Indians at home where they put up a 14-spot would qualify as the worst
I somehow blame Angel Berroa
WTF are you on “ass dribble?”
Yanks might have the best defensive right side in baseball.
What really sucks is the bottom of the lineup coming up next inning.
i could have done better then that. Jorgie better start hitting with people on base, because its not his defensive that was missed…
no you couldn’t.
Yeah, he only came off the DL hamstring injury a few days ago, what the hell, Jorge, start hitting immediately!
WHY THE FUCK IS THIS BURRITO TAKING THIS LONG TO COOK IN THIS MICROWAVE?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!
Positive posse alert….what a woman…
Why are you guys surprised? This team NEVER hits with runners on 3rd and less then 2 outs. And now we’ve got the worst bottom of the order in all of history due up next inning. And a .220 hitter batting 2nd. Joe Girardi, folks.
Very little of this comment is fair.
Angel Berroa has done an excellent job. His power really helped out tonight.
We didn’t set the fucking lineup go cry somewhere else.
Says the vag that was probably crying a few minutes ago.
Any reason why this asshole ain’t banned yet?
Worst bottom of the order led off by a guy hitting .320 something .
OAKTAG
I missed out on this meme.
Can anyone oblige?
http://riveraveblues.com/2009/.....nny-11420/
Peruse.
Haha, nice, thanks. That’s a pretty good one.
Never?
Yes, never.
Batshit insane.
Batshit gay.
And, you’ve officially crossed the line from annoying troll to homophobic caveman moron.
Have a nice life.
Can you be a bigger woman? Go get your pink hat and foam finger.
I hope you thoroughly enjoy getting banned. I know I’ll enjoy it.
Pansy.
This team NEVER hits with runners on 3rd and less then 2 outs.
2009 Yankees team tripleslash, runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs:
.349/.337/.554 (.891)
http://www.baseball-reference......2009#bases
Batshit nobody gives a shit.
Let’s recap.
You: The Yankees never do well in this specific situation.
Me: Actually, they do. Here’s the team results in that specific situation that shows you’re dead wrong.
You: Yeah, well, nobody gives a shit. And, you’re gay.
… aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand, SCENE!!!
Loser. Have fun at LoHud.
You belong over there with the positive posse. Pansy.
don’t go blurring the lines with stats. I know what i see with my one 3 eyes.
How the hell did Angel Berroa just make a good defensive play?
Change time?
Wow, the hyperbole is flying around everywhere in here.
Joba cannot wait for jorge to throw the ball back, he’s fuckin amped.
he’s amd a Po so he’s trying to throw the ball through his glove and break his arm. REVENGE!!!
98???? Joba is the man
an aside, no one in the ESPN booth acknowledges that it was 98 in the 6th inning (of course)
This is gonna end up one of those games where the bottom of our order does something nuts…like grit hitting a 3 run job. (out of the park)
as long as we win, I dont care how
Joba hitting 97 in the 6th according to ESPN’s gun. That’s got to quiet some B-Jobbers right?
Who says Jeter has no range.
I got nervous when he backhanded that ball.
Empirical and anecdotal evidence, as well as the historical record.
Other than that, nobody.
LOL
Stop CRYING you little pus. You are such a negative nancy.
You’ve been banned. If you care to discuss why and what you can do to be unbanned, our e-mail addresses are at right. Homophobic slurs and character assassinations won’t be tolerated.
You’re a troglodyte.
But I thought Joba couldn’t pitch past the fifth?
Awesome inning by Joba. Can we get him some fucking runs?
Let’s score some runs now plox. And new strategy, get out then score the runs. Apparently 0 outs is more pressure than 2 outs.
This man is throwing a GEM. They better get him the W.
Aquino = Mussina ALCS 03 Game 7?
“Meanwhile, in Long Island, the Francesa family dog is dodging cans of Diet Coke.” That was from Pete’s blog. Ha, he’s probably right.
Let’s give this man some run support. Bottom of the order will pick up the slack for the disgrace 4/5/6 put up.
Holy shit, Sizemore might have surgery
Really??
yeah, article on espn.com
Grady Sizemore may need surgery to fix his inflamed elbow.
Sizemore was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday because of the injury. While an MRI revealed no structural damage to his elbow, arthroscopic surgery remains an option, according to athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff. If Sizemore’s elbow doesn’t return to normal after his stint on the DL, surgery will be performed, which would likely mean another six weeks on the shelf
Ouch, babe. That sucks.
I don’t wish injury on my opponents. Just humiliation, that’s all.
Ouch babe? Wow….gaywad.
ouch
That’s rough.
C’mon Grittster. Put one in the gap.
Please don’t have Gritty bunt.
sign teh barry bonds1!!1!!
Fear the Chopsui they call “MATSUI”!!!
Did you hear he was going to star in the newest Batman movie as the character “Batsui”??? for serious
Haha maybe a little “bunt and run”.
As opposed to bunt and stand still.
Love the Gardner chant.
Gardner chant?
Let Cap have a chance…he won’t fail us….Come on Grit
Hit and Run? Might as well cuz Pena will probably make it, rain is 30 minutes away
Alright Cap’n, do what you do.
El capitime
Brett Gardner = The White Rickey Henderson (for that AB)
strikezone the size of hitler’s heart?
why couldn’t they get these extra walks last inning? huh, huh! BASEBALLS SOOO FUCKING EASY!!!!
Let’s hope Jeter doesnt catch GIDP-itus like last year.
whats Jobas pitch count at?
82
LUIS VIZCAINO YAY!
Steven Jackson making his ML debut for the Pirates right now.
Depressing that all of the Yankees AAA pitching staff from last year makes up the Pirates pitching staff
Eric Hacker FTW!!!
Former Yankee great warming up for the Indians.
?
We need to put some pressure on the defense. What about a double steal? Stay out of the GIDP.
I pinch hit Damon
+1
Agree!
nevermind
I want the seagulls to leave the outfield and attak Kay Alfred Hitchcock style…
Take out one of those damn seagulls. Quick!
Crap beginning to rain.
PH Damon.
They better score a run this inning.
Deja vu
This is familiar
Wholey, what the fuck…this, i have never seen…or just have a horrible memory.
Stop crying or else tommiesmithjohncarlosisahomo might come and wave his positive posse card in your face.
Hey pal: It’s 2009.
Grow the fuck up already. Homophobia – not cool. Go get counseling. You have a problem.
I’m just pointing out the obvious. You = Gay. Go get your pom poms.
you = bianned. peace bitch.
You know calling some one gay, usually means that you have a deep secret and you’re projection onto someone else…so, you = gay, and I’m ok with that and you should be too.
seconded.
Haha, I didn’t even read enough of that comment to see that.
Wow. Could this comment have been sent at a less opportune time? I think the two-run double came at 9:22.
well that is pretty out of line…
If they don’t score this inning, they deserve an L
Hmm this looks familiar.
Please take the game please,please,please
This is where you pay for putting Swisher in the 2 hole…
It always comes back to bite you…
Shhh, tommiesmithjohncarlosisahomo will call you out for not being a member of the positive posse.
This is when you STFU with the pessimism.
hahahaha pessimism fail
Yes, I want the team to lose. You are correct. POSITIVE POSSE SISTERS UNITE! Fags…
I’m not even mad at you. I pity you.
You embarrass humanity.
Pretty out of line mate.
isn’t calling names like that against RAB rules and one offense, you are banned?
BITE THAT
This is when you FAIL.
Deja vu, all over again.
I dunno why you don’t go to damon here.
i do, Girardi said otherwise
PH Damon. There is going to be an inning ending GIDP.
If we score in the top of the 7th and they delay the game with the yanks winning 2-1 with 2 outs, do the yanks get the win if they cant play anymore? Or no because we batted more?
Swisher has got to be pissed at himself. As a hitter, you hate it when you miss good pitches to hit. That was right down the middle. Good thing is you sit on that zone again.
Swisher I side the park off a bird!
BOOMMMM
Swish you read RAB somehow and out your foot in my mouth.
I like it.
ZOMG teh Swishah sux!111!!
n0t an EveryDaY P1ayAaa!
Like I said, he was going to get it again. This time he didn’t miss. Nice job Swish.
Nick Swisher you are my dude. I havent said that in a while.
swish….some one go rag on Lombardi!
THANK YOU !!!!!!
Didn’t think you’d get away with it twice, didja Cleveland?
Aquino- First four hitters 8 strikes 1 ball 4 outs
Last four hitters- 14 balls 5 strikes 0 outs 2 runs
Great piece of hitting, Nick!
And I really wish those birds would fuckin’ attack the YES booth like they did the phone booth.
Swish the Dish…
Luis Vizcaino?
Well Swish put a good swing on that one!
LVIZZER
A-Rod is about to put this game outta reach. My guess, double in the gap or down the line.
Swishah is God
When does Cleveland officially start entertaining trade offers for Cliff Lee and others? This team, with Grady and Hafner (more Grady) on the DL just isn’t formidable. DeRosa, Lee and others (Martinez?) could fetch some young talent. This team isn’t going anywhere.
I’ve heard rumors of Martinez going to the Red Sox for pitching prospects. Hopefully that doesn’t happen.
Me either, but it makes a bunch of sense, unfortunately.
Yeah. I think the Indians wants at least Clay Bucholz but they don’t want to give him away.
Well at least their attempting to diversify their team a little.
Please let it be Vizcaino.
Vizcaino owes us one for blowing up in the playoffs against the indians
What’s the over/under on sliders thrown in this AB? Viz loves the slider.
Arod. Dude. WHAT THE HELL.
If we go up big I hope they don’t pull Jobessss
Nick Swisher: President of the Positive Posse.
Threw 2 perfect sliders and a fastball down the middle. Thats one he should’ve crushed. Hope he gets another.
Michael Kay…master of segue.
Why do they always switch pitchers with Alex up?
Lol, IDK how Alex laid off that pitch. Wow!
lol Tex
nice hit alex.
Ball game baby. WTF Tex??????
What was Tex doing?
i expect he thought the throw was going through and wanted to make sure, but went to far. you saw he was mad at his mistake.
I’ll take it. Bad baserunning, Teix, but at least 2 runs come in.
Another weak, useless two-run single from from A-Roid!
Unclutch bastard.
I’ll still take it.
Nice hit Arod, but what was Teix thinkin
Where was Tex going?
Dude, Robbie is flipping the bat around in the on deck circle like a majorette. That was hilarious. Did anyone see that?
So does Joba pitch ….
THE EIGHTH?!!!
Or maybe he could get through the 7th first, dummy.
He really could this game but if the rain actually comes, then no
Cano is putting one in the stands and blowing this game up.
Rob. E. time to get hot again my man.
Phillips upset that Alex didn’t fail – Orel says, “I can tell you’re upset Steve by the expression on your face” after Alex singles
And I thought the Yanks bullpen walk too many batters.