Game 59: Big game in June
ByLast night, YES’s Kim Jones asked both Johnny Damon and Joe Girardi if they felt this was a different team than the one which lost two games to the Sox (and then again to the Rays) back in early May. This was a pretty silly question. Of course they’re a different team. That’s part of baseball’s beauty: the team you see in April is not the same team you see in June, which is not the same team you see in the dog days. The Yanks pitching staff has turned a corner since then, and they’ve been one of the hottest teams in baseball over the past month.
When the Yanks dropped the second of two games to the Sox on May 5, they were 13-13. They are now 34-23, which means they’ve been 21-10 since then, and that includes the two losses to Tampa, after which the team really began its sprint to the top of the division. What better way to solidify their superiority than by exacting some revenge for the five games the Sox have taken from the Yanks? Hey, if the Yanks really are the best in the East, they’re going to have to even out that record vs. the Sox eventually.
Josh Beckett will take the mound with hopes of bringing the Sox back into a tie for first. He’s faced the Yanks twice this year, not pitching particularly well either time. The first time was the 16-11 marathon game, wherein both Beckett and A.J. Burnett let the game get out of hand early. Beckett lasted just five innings and surrendered eight earned runs, allowing 10 hits and walking four in the process. He was a bit better last time, for that May 5 game, tossing six innings of three-run ball. He did allow 10 hits, but the Yanks went 1 for 5 with RISP and couldn’t capitalize. That was also the game, I’m sure you remember, where Joba Chamberlain allowed four runs in the first and then came back to strike out 12 Sox.
Despite the playoff success against the Yankees in 2003, Beckett has fared rather poorly in general when facing them in the regular season. In 85.1 career innings he’s allowed 57 runs, 55 earned, for a 5.80 ERA. The only teams to fare better against Beckett have lesser samples. The Jays have hit him for a 5.95 ERA in 59 innings, but the two others — Cincinnati and Milwaukee — have seen him for under 20 innings.
A.J. Burnett’s turn didn’t come up for the two-game series, and we already discussed his pitiful outing back on April 25. He’s had his ups and downs this season, but he handled the heavy-hitting Texas Rangers very well in his last two starts. Burnett can be infuriating at times. For instance, he had a 1-2 count on Michael Young in his last appearance against Texas, but went onto walk him. That’s what led to the three-run homer, which was the only damage he allowed that game.
Pitching coach Dave Eiland talked about this issue after Burnett’s outing against Philadelphia. “But he can’t get lazy with that front side. He cannot take one pitch off. He’s got to be locked in every pitch.” The Red Sox lineup is filled with guys who will destroy mistakes. Burnett has to be spot-on tonight. He’s definitely got it in him.
Programming Note: As you know, the MLB draft is going on right now. Make sure to scroll down for Mike’s liveblog. He’ll also be posting information on the Yanks’ picks as they make them. Also, we’ve shut off the new comment indicators for the evening. It might not be necessary, but we’re not going to risk sever issues tonight.
Lineup:
1. Derek Jeter, SS
2. Johnny Damon, DH
3. Mark Teixeira, 1B
4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
5. Robinson Cano, 2B
6. Jorge Posada, C
7. Nick Swisher, LF
8. Melky Cabrera, RF
9. Brett Gardner, CF
And on the mound, number thirty-four, A.J. Burnett.
I will sign up for 2 wins… a little worried abt tonight and tomorrow… beckett could lock us up
The way the Yanks are playing right now, I’m not worried at all.
fuck beckett we hung 6 on him last game with half a lineup.
Not worried bout Beckett n Wang tomorrow? U got balls
They need to be worried about us. Our offense is on fire and can win a shootout.
There once was a time when the Yankees never worried about the Sox. Our fans have become Sox-fearing pussies.
What the hell happened to the Delta House I used to know? Where’s the spirit? Where’s the guts, HUH?!
This could be the best night of our lives, but you’re gonna let it be the worst. OH, NO, WE’RE AFRAID TO GO WITH YOU, BLUTO, WE MIGHT GET IN TROUBLE!!!!
Hopefully AJ uncorks a wild one during his warmup pitches and “accidentally” throws one by Beckett’s head in the dugout.
I’ll take 2 of 3 as well. We’ve got to reassert ourselves against our division rivals. Part I was a success (TB series), now for the Sox. In my wildest dreams, I want a sweep to make up for the losses earlier, but unless my math totally fails me, if we were to just win our remaining series’ with them, we’d finish up 9-9 against them…I can live with that.
JW, doesn’t shutting off the indicator also allow for more comments per post?
There’s no limit for comments per post, but it will take a lot, lot less time to load. In theory, at least.
Mike’s doing the draft, and I’m always reading something while I’m watching the game, so if the thread starts to load slowly drop me an email.
Just wondering if anyone else is having problems with MLB.TV When I go to the page that has all the games on it with links to watch/listen to them, there aren’t any links, either home or away for the Yankees game.
Nevermind, they just appeared.
Game, Blouses.
i have no doubt were taking at least 2 of 3
boston just doesn’t scare me this year
Way too much on tonight. Yank sox, NBA , NHL ,santana. Dvr is great
Damn Jetes.
Crap, the air looks like New England Clam Chowder. The fog really rolled in from the bay, huh?
First pitch, Jeets? Seriously?
Always bothers me, even when he gets a hit.
For real. I remember Kenny S. telling a story that Earl Weaver would get HEATED if guys swung at the first pitch of a game.
Fastball down the middle. Not going to see something much better than that.
Three curveballs in a row?
Who does he think he is, Burnett?
What is this? Pizza poundcake?
Are they Veterans?
What’s the weather report for the game? Is it going to come down and give us a 2 hour delay after the 3rd inning or just stay like this all night?
I’m about an hour south of Boston and I haven’t seen rain since about 2:30 or so. Not sure where the “storm” was moving though…
Great AB by Tex.
there goes purke
GODDAMN IT ALEX
Do it, AJ.
Burnett looks like shite already…
After 3 damn pitches? 3 PITCHES?
wow, look at the patience on this guy…
oaktag
Axl, you’re insane. Get help.
I have an eye for these things…starting off 2-0 or 3-0 every hitter? It’s going to come back to haunt you if he keeps it up
to every hitter? he’s faced 2 batters and the third batter is 0-2
That’s right. 1st guy went 3-0, 2nd guy 2-0, 3rd guy walked…
But I’m the crazy one…
yes you are
Add the wild pitch on the resume so far too…he’s been all over the place…the Red Sox just aren’t capitalizing. If he keeps getting wild they’re just simply going to take Kevin Youkillis’s approach
Oh look a scoreless inning.
No you don’t. Your track record shows you have an eye for flying off the handle initially and then apologizing when your histrionics look all the more ridiculous in retrospect.
Seriously, dude, you have mental issues. Seek professional help.
I knew it was only a matter of time before personal insults were thrown around because you disagree with my rational opinions on what’s actually going on…well done.
i do not think you know what rational means.
in your world, judging a guy after 3 pitches is rational. so please stop pretending you’re level headed and everyone else is crazy.
It’s not a personal insult, it’s a plea for help.
You’re not rational. You’re irrational. Rational people don’t yo-yo like you do.
“We all go a little crazy sometimes…”
No, we all don’t. Most of us don’t go a little crazy sometimes, Axl.
Predictions for AJ’s line tonight?
I’ll say 6.1IP, 2ER, 7K, 3BB
6.2 IP 5ER 5K 4BB
7.1 innings, 4 runs, 3 earned. 7 k’s
keeping the streak of errors alive eh?
Im sorry for posting this here so disregard it if you must but I had no idea and just saw that the Nationals also had the 10th pick in the draft. How did that happen??????
They didnt sign their pick from last year, so it carries over
didn’t sign last years pick aaron crow
comp for missing Aaron Crow last year… i guess
Just ask the question in Mike’s liveblog, and then you won’t have to apologize for anything.
LOL I was goin to but I figured their picks had passed already and he had probably discussed it in the past so didnt want to bother. Plus now that everybody mentioned it they didnt sign their 1st round pick last year so that would make perfect sense.
Really? Batting average?
How about his 400 OBP and his 599 SLG?
56 hits, 32 for extra bases? That do anything for you?
If Teixeira weren’t crushing everything he sees right now, I think Bay would be the MVP…
Grr. I totally didn’t click reply to this topic. The cake is a lie.
Awesome, AJ. Start 0-2 and lose him. Control is looking ‘meh’ tonight.
There goes the perfecto
Meh might be generous.
What is the rationale behind hitting Cano 5th and not Posada?
If it hits your glove you have to catch it
Bay is hitting only .277. I know he is playing well, but maybe everyone was a bit premature with all the MVP talk, eh.
big hits 55 rbi
ha, i know. I was trying to nit pick his worst stat.
16 HR, .400 OBP, 55rbi through 56 games, still impressive
Yeah, but he’s still OBPing .400 and SLGing .599.
A .277/.400/.599 line is most definitely MVP worthy. Batting average is a horribly stupid metric.
I think batting average gets a bad rap. I know that other stats are better in evaluating helping a team win, but the entertaining part about baseball is seeing a guy HIT the ball. Winning is the most entertaining thing, but seeing Cano, Vlad and the other hackers are very entertaining. Seeing a guy work a walk is skillful, but not quite as entertaining.
If batting average was presented as just one rate stat amongst 4-5 other equally important rate stats, it would be fine.
When it’s elevated to be more important than the other rate stats, that’s when there’s an issue. Rate stats should be linked primarily to plate appearances, not to at bats. That’s like evaluating a multiple choice test only on the questions where the correct answer isn’t choice “B”.
I get it. I am on board with the progressive stat movement. But, as a fan, I watch baseball to be entertained. The most entertaining thing about baseball is guys throwing 95-100 right by hitters, and players hitting the ball hard. Somewhere way down the list of entertaining things to watch, is a guy working a walk. As a GM, building a winning team, yes, BA would not be the most important stat, but as a fan, who wants to drink a beer and watch a game, I want to see K’s and hits. Not so much walks. Don’t take this as me disagreeing with you, I am just looking at it from another angle.
I’m not saying you shouldn’t be more entertained by a hit than a walk.
I’m saying, you should value STATISTICS that accurately portray good baseball abilities more than statistics that don’t.
I enjoy hits more than walks too. Doesn’t mean I want to intentionally choose to use flawed stats to base my baseball strategy and player evaluation on.
Two different worlds.
Fathers don’t bring their sons to games to see walks.
-I Suzuki
Enjoying baseball games and valuing statistics appropriately are far from the same thing.
THROW FING STRIKES
Yowza–can we trade Kim Jones for Heidi Watney?
I think we’d have to throw in Lorenz for that one.
Sadly, a Kim Jones for any other team’s sideline-reporterbabe is probably a win for us. She’s replacement level at best.
We need to get Erin Andrews!!!!
Meh.
Sure, Andrews >>>>> Jones, but I think Erin Andrews herself is wildly overrated.
Kinda odd how we lost 5 games to the Sox this year and we still have a 1 game lead…
Who wins in a fight?
Burt Reynolds or Tom Selleck…
Gotta go with Magnum P.I.
Okay, lemme ask you a question: who’s side did you take in the big David Lee Roth-Van Halen split?
What?
What kind of question is that?
Who’s side did you take: Halen or Roth?
…Van Halen
HE’S A COP!
LOL…
Trick question…Lemy IS God!
Airheads?
You bet. “Bee Arthur…fabulous work…”
Yup.
67 copies of Moby Dick.
The movie or the book?
They made a book outta that?
That’s not fair David sold a lot of records after leaving the band….
Selleck. Reynolds is too old.
Good job by Robbie, although with this bullpen, we may want Beckett in the game.
Can’t decide if I like that at-bat or not — worked the count, took a lot of pitches, but weakly grounded out.
On ball 4.
I think that’s my least favorite thing about “patient Robbie”. He still seems to put bad pitches in play, only this year they’re on a 3-2 instead of a 1-1 count.
Too close to take.
This doesn’t yet have the feel of a typical Yanks Sox game
wait till beckett or Burnett throw at/inside at a hitter. It will escalate quickly from there.
How is NESN talking about the bandbox when they’re not even playing in NY?
Who wins in a fight?
Statler or Waldorf…
Wow, great pitch by Beckett.
oof that was a nice pitch.
At least they’re running up Beckett’s pitch count.
Ok. Let’s pick the inning we all think the Yankees will get their first hit in…
And what about Boston…
So what’d I miss?
He is really not locating his fastball.
And he’s missing by feet.
Good Ol’ “CRAZY” Axl lol. Burnett starting off with another 3-0 count…then walked him…
I mean cmon. Are you honestly going to tell me he has his stuff tonight? I knew it right off the bat…(no pun intended)
I’m honestly going to tell you IT’S THE SECOND INNING.
Calm. The. Hell. Down.
Why waste time being rational?
Add a HR given up to Ortiz who is batting under .200 with a total of TWO home runs (previously)…
See Joe’s post.
Still the second inning.
Burnett cannot hit the damn strike zone tonight.
BURNETT IS A BUMB!
There’s two b’s in that word??
No, one ‘b’ but two ‘t’s….
Nice anecdote Kay, you asked terry francona if papi was done and he said “I DO NOT THINK SO”
Fucking groundbreaking mike, great job.
How the fuck do we give a HR to Ortiz.
Why am I not surprised.
Wow…what did I tell you?
Why don’t you go start your own blog? I mean, you’re so damn smart that EVERYONE would read it.
That’s true. I really should…
But what would you guys do without me?? It would be like the blind leading the blind…lol
Wow you predicted AJ would give up runs, amazing prediction.
If he gives up 2 runs through 7 does he still suck?
He won’t. He’s walked 2 guys…started off almost every hitter 2-0 or even 3-0. And he’s given up an absolute bomb to a guy who’s in the rubbish…
I don’t see the runs stopping here…doesn’t take a mad scientist to know that one…
Little help here please?
Yeah just how the game thread was blowing up after Pettite gave up that HR the other night and oh he ended up going 6ip 3r 2er
Really? To the mummified corpse of David Ortiz?
That was the worst thing that could have possibly happened.
Fuckin A
I’m scared for when Ortiz starts to heat up. Just sayin’. He’s not gonna OPS under .600 all year.
Lol, I wish I were surprised by that.
Are u serious Ortiz.
Great stuff, AJ. Want to locate your command relatively soon?
well you know Burnett’s stuff sucks tonight if Fat Ortiz was able to hit a HR dead center on him.
Fucking waste.
It’s called a pitch down the middle. if he can’t hit that hard, he can’t hit anything.
Can’t wait to see that all over sportscenter for the next two days
Forget Pettitte, move Burnett to the 8th inning, and give Hughes his spot.
Man, that contract is going to look bad.
I hope that’s sarcasm
It’s frustration. If he can’t command his fastball, he’s the worst pitcher in the rotation right now.
Ortiz owns the Yanks. They are single handedly resurrecting his career.
He owns the Yanks, what can you do.
AJ will drive you crazy…..the walks, giving big papi his confidence back. He’s got great stuff, but he’s a .500 pitcher
I’ve never heard of a pitcher being described as a .500 pitcher before.
would you prefer five-hundred? (it takes too long to type!!)
WOW! WTF!
God damn it, we need to crush the Sox after that HR.
OH MY GOD!!!! NOT BIG EFFIN PAPI
curtain call really fuck off
Really? A curtain call?
Also, wow. That’s a meatball.
Holy crap that ball tailed.
here we go delgado all over again ortiz will murder from this point on you’re welcome boston
Let’s see how Burnett responds before we lynch him.
Strike 4 to Varitek.
Yes’s/My9’s gun is a disgrace.
Garder needs a HE today to surpass Ortiz again.
Well, the beginning of the game is not exactly going as we would have drawn it up. We have to score some runs anyway though.
The way Beckett is pitching (like Halladay) that could be just enough to win the game.
And then they give that fucker a curtain call. Jesus Christ, this game could not have started worse.
Well, it can get worse right here. Hopefully AJ limits the damage.
THAT WAS KOTSAY 1ST FUKIN WALK OF THE YEAR! DAMNIT AJ
He’s had like 5 ABs. Chill oot a bit, eh?
he had 7 FUCKIGN AT BATS
this is ridiculous…well worth the $18 mil!
Whatta ya know…another walk.
I mean cmon guys. I know you’re all going to be stubborn and pretend like I’m wrong…but give credit where credit is due.
I called it. You’re angry that I knew all about it…I get it…
LOL
so you claim you can tell a pitcher is on after 3 pitches?
I guess I am…
Batshit insane.
Just ignore him.
Called what exactly? AJ walks 4 batters every fucking game
In less than 2 innings????
Burnett is insanely frustrating to watch.
fucking AJ I have had about enough of him typical yankee killer beats no matter who he plays for
Time to get Hughes ready, Burnett does not have it tonight.
Need him more tom
95-96 MPH DOES YOU NO GOOD IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHERE IT’S GOING!!!!
nice game by burnett.
He should curtain call. We revived the dead
nice play arod.
Another fucking error
Oy. I have a bad feeling that this is gonna be a long game.
We’ll come back from this and win for sure:)
And now we call the 10,000 impatient Yankee “fans”
Another game, another error. Meltdown is taking shape tonight.
wtf this team sees the red sox and forgets how to play its godmn embarassing they are shit lucky that after this series they have like 60 games before playing them again pathetic
they’ve made errors in 5 games prior to the red sox, wtf does that have to do with boston?
Haha. It’s going to be another one of these. Win 4 out of 6…and then botch a bunch of plays and pitch like you’ve never pitched before…and don’t get any hits…sounds about right.
If you think AJ is hard to watch…wait until you see Wang out there tomorrow night. It’s going to make this look like the best game we’ve ever seen.
I see the name Axl and I just expect to read some Oaktag
Just stop replying to him. Everyone.
i think you would have been a good advisor for Steinbrenner back in the day. He watched every game with a football mentality, and treated every run against as a personal insult. I think you guys would have gotten along. Fire the manager!!! Trade the players!!! Start over!!!
wow arod has a pretty strong arm
Nice play, Nails.
Nice throw, Alex. His arm strength is incredible.
A-Rod makes that play look easy … too bad he couldnt make the easy one look easy …
Another friggin’ error…..just shows you that 18 game streak was at least 50% luck. Their D is back to being a liability
GUYS WE’RE LOSING TO THE SUXXX!!!! THIS IS AWFUL!! I KNEW WE’D LOSE!!! SMOKE AND MIRRORS!!!
I PREDICTED THIS ALL ALONG AFTER I SAW ONE PITCH BY BURNIT!!
Hahahaha. Look at this. I can’t believe how right I always am. I amaze myself quite a bit…
yeah you predicted 2 UNearned runs?
Axl, look through any game thread where the Yanks have won. You are wrong more than you’re right.
When? That can’t be. You’re making up stories.
I-N-S-A-N-E
Axl, look through any game thread where the Yanks have won. You are wrong more than you’re right.
Bingo.
Get a “Dumbass Counter,” whenever someone reaches 5 they get banned for a week
Go to a Red Sox blog then.
you actually take pride in annoying other people … i think you have successfully annoyed just about everyone here. Job well done.
Heh.
Modern Yankee fans make me sick.
Yeah, you’re an old hand at this? I forgot. “Old timers” like yourself used to enjoy terrible performances. My grandfather told me about you folk…lol
Maybe they can extend Burnett’s suspension to the rest of the season.
We need to score 20 runs so all these doubters can leave.
Not possible. Losing to the Red Sox isn’t allowed. Each loss counts for 8 games in the standings. We’re already down 40. Season is on the line tonight. Too bad Burnett sucks. I knew ALL ALONG that he’d be an awful signing. If only you guys listened to me….
oh stop being all high and mighty people are frustrated and rightfully so this team has played like shit when ever they see a glimpse of boston venting is part of having a game thread
Frustration is understandable and acceptable.
Nihilistic defeatism is not.
I have less faith in Burnett than Wang at this point.
Dumb comment
4-0
0-6 awesome
0-7 after Wang tomorrow night.
If the Yanks come back to win, I’m banning you.
o_0
please by all means do
Hahaha. Now there’s some rationality. Shall I call you the kettle or the pot??
Whether we come back or not should be immaterial to that decision.
Ah cmon tommie, I thought you were on my side! lol
You guys are all the same. Who flips the “on” button in the morning for all you guys? You’re like a bunch of robots. Nobody is allowed to have any opposing views. If you have any sort of personality…people want you banned LOL.
I was on your side, because i called you for being insane and you apologized and said you were going to stop being insane because you admitted to me that you knew it was insane, and now you’re right back to being an insane jerkoff again.
So no, I’m not on your side.
You’re not at risk of being banned for having personality or having opposing views. You’re at risk of being banned because you’re taking irrational glee at your insane predictions of doom. Red Sox fans come on here and act more civilly than you.
I thought this was the place to hang out watch the game and ROOT FOR YOUR team….
I must have missed something.
What happened to AJ dominating the AL East?
Ok guys, you’re right. I was wrong. I jumped to conclusions. AJ Burnett is pitching great. LOL
2 unearned runs
Find a bridge and jump off it. Please.
I’ve never seen a ‘fan’ of a team so happy that his team is losing than you. Go back to SoSH and get the fuck out of here, asshole.
And the funny thing is HE’S NEVER HERE WHEN WE WIN.
No, he is. He complains then, too.
And then he apologizes after we come back and win for being as fucking insane as a fruitbat earlier.
When did I say I was happy Burnett was tanking? I just try to make the best out of everything. This time I just so happen to call everything so I’m a little impressed with myself. Are you telling me I can’t be happy with my accomplishments and I should sulk and get angry like you guys instead??
I just try to make the best out of everything.
No you don’t. That’s a boldfaced lie.
Are you telling me I can’t be happy with my accomplishments and I should sulk and get angry like you guys instead??
A) You have no accomplishments.
B) We’re only angry at you for your annoying insanity.
For no reason at all we’re not only losing but we’re looking like shit doing so…after winning 4 of 6. We go 18 games without an error then go (what seems like) 18 games in a row WITH an error. Burnett has a great outing last time…and everybody’s been hitting. We show up in Boston and it’s like it’s April 09 all over again. Trying to find ways to lose. I’m noticing all of this and I called it. Told everyone what I saw. People said I was crazy and got angry…then more and more I started looking more right…and it made people even MORE angry because they didn’t want me to be right. So now we’re here…
And I have plenty of accomplishments. What are yours? Throwing personal insults at people who have opposing views on baseball? lol. I guess you’re right…if that’s the case.
you simply dont get it. youre too full of yourself to realize it though.
Just ignore him. Please.
Bust.
Man, and the draft is not looking good. All the signability guys are getting nabbed.
doesnt really matter. the can’t take a signability guy in the first round. if the guy doesnt sign this year they lose the pick and no compensation next year.
Hahahha. This has to be a joke right? Ortiz brings in 2 runs, then Nancy Drew? LOL.
does posada realize that 99% fastballs is retarded?
It’s funny. After Burnett was real good his first 2 starts, he’s been pretty terrible since.
not true
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/pl......PYmSFCLcF
6 IP 0 ER
7 IP 3 ER
His past two starts.
True, pretty terrible was an exaggeration. Should’ve went with inconsistent.
whew… i was worried about using Mo 4 days in a row…
And crappy Wang tomorrow
Why does there always seem to be more annoying people around when we play the Soxs?
nah they just are more noticeable
im going with a shot in the dark: sox trolls?
It would be nice to win one against the Sox this year. 4-runs is a bit to come back from with Beckett on the mound. Certainly doable.
maybe we’ll see swisher pitch.
boy the way Burnett looks, he sure supports the “Contract Year” player.
never heard that one before
He had an opt out clause which is like your contract being up, so last year he pitched brilliantly to get a huge contract – Enter Big Stein, Cash, and Tony Soprano’s bags of money. Now that he has the contract, the incentive is not as great.
But, just saying that is how he looks tonight.
Anyone got some white out I can take a whiff of right now?
Look at Burnett’s face, he has given up already.
What? His expression never changes.
True, but not when you decide to disregard reality. That’s the key here.
Its going to be a long first 2 games of this series for the Yankees bullpen.
You can bet they would have sent him if Damon was out there. Does arm strength factor in to any of the new age defensive metrics?
is he at 80 pitches yet??
wait 19 more and he will reach 80
60. No joke.
OMg 4 RUNS.. INSURMOUNTABLE!!!!!
Unbelievable, right? This thread has reminded me why I began steering clear of game threads this season.
it’s not that it’s insurmountable…it’s just maddening to watch this guy pitch like it’s his first time ever…i guess the frustration increases when it’s against our hated rivals…but i mean, throwing 0-2 pitches down the middle is never a good strategy, nor is throwing all fastballs
not only that, it seems as though beckett is dealing…i’m not saying the season is over or anything….but as a fan, i’m thoroughly annoyed
Yeah, of course it’s frustrating when things aren’t going well for the Yankees, but people could also chill out a bit, take a deep breath, and grow a pair. It’s the third inning on June 9th, and the Yankees have been playing very well and are in first place. Nothing wrong with a little frustration, but some of the comments in this thread have been a little ridiculous.
See, THAT’S how you express frustration without being an annoying asshole.
Thanks, kunaldo.
Anytime…I’m still going to need a new phone.
Oh, get a room…
I’ve got a room for you, Axl. It’s white and padded.
Tommie, while I appreciate your offer…I wouldn’t want to upset Kunaldo. Besides, I have a girlfriend.
impossible to score off of Josh Beckett and his 5.80 era against the Yankees
its not the 4 runs its the fact Beckett looks very sharp AJ has thrown 60 friggin pitches in 2 innings and our pen sucks 4 runs tonight is alot
Over/Under: 4 Hours for this game?
Well the only good thing is beckett has been sitting for a while in this shitty weather.
this signing looks horrid
In June of the first year of the contract. Perspective, friendo.
AJ is getting rocked. I’m already worried about his contract. I’m stickin with the draft tonight..
dont come back either
time for burnett’s annual DL stint.
Looks like the bandwagoners are out in force tonight.
Most wouldn’t sign on unless to bitch bout bad play
62 pitches through 2 innings. A veteran like Burnett has to know that we’re probably gonna need our pen with Wang tomorrow. If you want to be paid $16.6M a year, you gotta come up big. Unacceptable.
yea because he tried to throw 62 pitches
thank god thats over. Here’s to getting back in this and knocking Beckett around.
Yanks can do this
Alright, 4 runs w/7 innings to play isn’t bad at all. Time to start chipping away.
Isn’t this the comeback team?
Good attitude man. We can easily get back in this. Bloop and a blast.
Alright I have an idea. Let’s try AJ being caught with Cervelli next time.
I canceled dinner with a chick over this?!
Maybe I can still salvage my night…
your priorities are messed up man. Dinner with a “chick” is more important that 1/162 Yankee games. You gotta re-evaluate some things.
But this is the friggin bossux!! Well at least she doesn’t know, I told her I had to stay late for work…I actually just called her not long ago and told her I could meet up in a bit for a make up dinner. Screw the game, it ruined my night.
SO we might get one game out of this….CC? maybe??
go away
I understand what you’re doing but i dont think responding to negativity with the like is really helping.
scroll up and read how people have tried and all you get it- na na na na i told you so
so please, if someone is going to give up the series in the 3rd inning of game 1 then fucking leave
No, i get it and I saw all the Axl garbage but feeding that shit isnt going to help. I’m with you with the sentiment, man but I just dont see how it does anything to respond to them other than distract and prod.
Because he’s that kid you went to school with just pokes you and say, ha i poked you. You think if he acted like this at a bar or at the stadium?
Well if you think about it, AJ isn’t on regular rest. He is on like 7 days rest. I understand the strategy of setting up our best pitchers against Boston, but I really hate when they screw with the rotation.
Gotta love the headline on mlb.com “Big Papi is back!! Nemesis stuns the yankees!!”
LOL.
I thought you were kidding until I went. Wow.
Also, since when was a 4-0 game 14-0? Why do we all care so much more that it’s a loss to the Sox? It’s not the end of the world.
It’s not even a loss, 3rd inning!
123 inning right here for AJ. Let’s go.
Just saw something that should make everyone feel better: I’m watching the game on NESN, and they have a commercial on featuring Pedroia with his hat off— the little bastard is going bald!!!
redsox definitely have their number. their pitchers know how to attack our hitters. our pitchers on the other hand are clueless.
really? beckett has an era of 9.00 against us this year
Calm down folks. Last time out against the Yankees, Beckett gave up 8 earned runs in 5 innings. The offense will step up at some point. AJ Burnett? Not so much.
Yanks best option, run the pitch count up on Beckett and watch Papalass blow it.
They won’t bring him in a 4 run lead. We need to hit NOW.
Ya, I know. the assumption was that the Yankees offense was able to travel today but after 3 innings, looks like Scranton showed up.
As much as it pains me to say this, I think the Red Sox have our number this year
still got this and 12 more to turn the tide on the season series. Thats all sorts of time to embarrass the Sox in 09
+1
For anyone that cares about the draft, Tannon Scheppers may fall to the Yankees at #29.
48 pitches, need to run that count up, he only has 2 strikeouts, but no hits, AND nothing has been hit hard off of him.
Unfortunately even if they knock him off, their bullpen is still good.
Who has the better line…
Burnett tonight? Or Wang tomorrow?
Be honest. All bias aside…
I think it’s a coin flip…
Smart $ on Burnett
Come on, A.J. Get your shit together, please.
How many walks is that? 4 or 5? In 3 innings of work. Pretty good…
please bean ortiz in the head with a heater. put him out of his misery.
Cmon Joe WHAT THE FUCK! I know it is one game but this is embarrassing. Get AJ Give-up off the mound, he does not have it tonight.
Getting close to 29. Heathcott, Scheppers, Fuentes and Trout all still there. Also, Lane Meyers’ fave, Joseph, Davidson, and Stassi.
Trout just got popped. LAA.
So where are all those people who were saying “its sooo sad to see Ortiz go out like this”….
Right here. That one HR doesn’t change a thing. I bet he still finishes the year hitting .220/.290/.300.
Is Hughes available for tonite?
Aceves is
Guys, let’s just watch the game for a while. And Axl, what team do you root for anyway?
70 pitches, 4 walks, 3 hits 4 runs, 2 ER, 1 strike out…ONLY 32 strikes.
Even when we make plays we make sure they look ugly…lol
I can see a guy posting n being angry but ur kind of a douche
big poopi still sucks. i wish he falls of a cliff.
AJ Burnett lacks grit
I have no clue what Mike Lowell was thinking there.
Epic FAIL.
More like epic grit.
Heh.
Varitek missed hit and run sign?
haha lowell you cock.
Alright, nailed lowell, now lets put Varidouche out of his misery.
I can’t see the game because I don’t have the my9 but it looks like Burnett is getting squeezed while Beckett is getting some leeway (according to Gameday). Yay or nay?
No Burnett doesn’t have it tonight. Looks like Randy Johnson early years, but just hasn’t hit someone , YET>
Nah, Burnett just hasn’t been sharp. He’s missing everywhere.
So I just got here, are all the intelligent people watching the draft or what? This is the worst game thread I’ve seen all season. I mean seriously, they could lose 20-0 and we’re still tied for first
Chip, don’t you think at some point you have to have a level of pride against your biggest division rival? You don’t find this embarrassing to possibly be 0-6 on the season against the hate Sux?
If not, I’m happy you don’t share the same hatred for the Red Sux as the rest of us.
Having a level of pride and being upset that we’re not winning is fine.
Predicting that we suck and can’t possibly win tonight, and then delighting in irrational glee when your nihilistic predictions come true is not fine. It’s annoyingly assholish.
I’m living with one of the biggest Red Sox fans in the world this summer so believe you me, this losing constantly to them is rough. But if we win the next two games, does it matter if we lost this one?
Would you rather go 12-0 against the Red Sox in a season or go 0-12 and win the world series? It’s a long season my friend
I finished the entire Sunday Times crossword puzzle in the time it took Lowell to get to 2nd base
Hehe, at least Jorge threw SOMEONE out!
1-5 K/BB = no fun.
Are you fuckin’ kidding me, Cano?
1 strike out and 5 walks. But Axl’s “CRAZY” remember! He couldn’t possibly have called any of this! LOL…give me a break. Still think he’s pitching well? Get a pulse…
Blind squirrels
!kickban
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he’s obviously not pitching well….but the season is not over, contrary to popular belief…
Agreed. And I appreciate your response. You can be cordial while the rest of the heathens insult me personally for being right LOL. Imagine that.
I can only imagine. Nostradamus predicts a bunch of stuff and everybody insults him personally afterwards for it. LOL
Your reputation precedes you.
Do you even enjoy watching the Yanks at all?
It’s the 3rd inning of the game… We couldn’t possibly come back from this deficit… Anthony might be ‘CRAZY’ too! LOL… Still think we’re not in first place? Get a pulse…
/Axl’d
RAGE
Burnett, more strikes than balls. Awesome.
maybe now girardi wont pitch burnett on 6 day rest.
You had faith in Andy pitching in Fenway after that 5 IP, 7H, 4R, 6BB performance?
i’m saying now girardi won’t pitch burnett on 6 day rest.
ok, it seemed like you were second guessing the move
this is painful to watch
nick green? nick green???????????
alright enough of this girardi, get him out of there
Yeesh. Just one of those nights.
Should we just hope for the rainout at this point?
Wow, that would be amazing.
Man, this is fugly.
The bullpen is going to get worked tonight. Hopefully, Wang will step it up tomorrow.
Poor Gatorade jug.
Nick Green?
So, anyone wish the Yankees would have signed Lowe?
There you go Torre, I mean Girardi, let them get the 5 spot first.
Nice AJ, kick the cooler like it is its fault.
fuck no. Derek Lowe?
Seriously? When did you want him to get pulled? 2-0? Gimme a break. Burnett sucked tonight, and Girardi didn’t wanna have to use the pen for 6+ innings so he tried to ride it out. Putting any of this on Girardi is ridiculous.
Relax. No one is putting this on Girardi but are you telling me you did not see this coming after the 1st inning?
After his scoreless first inning? No, I didn’t see that.
unhittable 95 mph curve
If AJ give us 25 starts this year, he just made $664K for this start. Amazing. We should force all of our children to do nothing other than play baseball. Hopefully one of them can make it to the majors. Haha.
I bet AJ uses this as motivation and really gets his shit together after this start
shitt shnepeprs is still available.. uh ohhhh
off topic my apologies.
This game is far from over fellas.
Loving this start.
Can we get a moratorium on the “this contract is gonna suck” talk in regards to Burnett? It’s the third month of a five year deal. Relax, everyone.
Exactly. I was against the Burnett deal, but I agree that it’s still WAY, WAY too early to bash it.
But where’s the fun of not overreacting game 68 of the year?
He could be the guy who puts it together in his 30s, but all indications are that he’s streaky as hell, has trouble harnessing his stuff, and has trouble staying healthy.
Anyone notice that the YES gun has every pitch at 95 even on curveballs? Can’t they just give the right speed?
Over/under that 50 percent of people saying “OMFG THE YANKEES SUCK BASED ON ONE GAME!” people will leave if we take the lead/tie?