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Fan Confidence Poll: October 19th, 2009
ByRecord Last Week: 2-0 (8 RS, 4 RA)
Season Record: 103-59 (915 RS, 753 RA), won AL East by 8 games, finished with the best record in MLB by 6 games
Opponents This Week: ALCS Game 3 @ Anaheim (Monday), Game 4 @ Anaheim (Tuesday), Game 5 @ Anaheim (Thursday, if necessary), Game 6 (Saturday, if necessary), Game 7 (Sunday, if necessary)
Top stories from last week:
- Before the ALCS even began, the Yankees were favored to win their matchup against the Angels in the spreadsheetiverse. Despite all the speculation, the Yanks made just one small change to their playoff roster, swapping out Eric Hinske for Fast Freddy Guzman. One person who is not allowed to be around for the ALCS is Ronan Tynan, who made some anti-Semitic remarks.
- After four long off days, the Yanks rode the broad shoulders of CC Sabathia to a convincing Game One win. Some second guessed the move to bring Sabathia back out for the 8th, but that’s exactly what the Yanks are paying him for and why he’s the anti-Unit.
- Despite the threat of rain, the Yankees and Angels played Game Two on Saturday and continued well into early Sunday, when Jerry Hairston Jr. crossed the plate on another Angels’ screw up. The Yanks were unable to take advantage of Mike Scioscia’s curious decision to start Joe Saunders, but they prevailed because the little guys helped too.
- The team announced late yesterday that they’ll go for the kill and start Sabathia on three day’s rest in Game Four tomorrow.
- On the offseason front, we’ve heard the first of what should be many rumors about the Yanks and Matt Holliday, as well as Japanese lefty Yusei Kikuchi. We also heard some talk about Kevin Towers and Rick Peterson possibly joining the organization, but it’s probably a long shot.
- Unsurprisingly, the Bombers were involved in the the five most watched games broadcast on FOX this season. And they say the Yankees are bad for baseball.
- Austin Jackson was ranked the second best outfield prospect in the Triple-A International League.
- If you’re around today, you can go to the Stadium to check out Game Three on the big screen.
Please take a second to answer the poll below and give us an idea of how confident you are in the team. You can view the Fan Confidence Graph anytime via the nav bar above, or by clicking here. Thanks in advance for voting.
Given the team's current roster construction, farm system, management, etc., how confident are you in the Yankees' overall future?
Nine.
+1
I’d like the offense to wake up a bit.
Confidence Level: 27.
I’m going to the park today. Who’s with me?
I want to, but I can’t. Just too much work and stuff. I’d love to meet up with some regulars (and gloat about my victory over you in fantasy football the other week), but it’s just not worth the trip in.
Alright, then, Mike’s a pathetic loser.
What non-pathetic-losers are with me?
i’m going, should be fun
might be there
Does it cost money?
Free.
Concession stands going to be open?
Yezzir.
Yes. and NYY Steak and Hard Rock Cafe.
Went to the first 2 games, would like to go to the park today and watch, but i think it’ll be good to watch it at Home on TV.
Yeah.
But still, boo for Microeconomics class.
Boo for work. Stupid brats who need to learn how to read, always ruining my fun.
Confidence level is at #28… I’m already thinking about 28… We already have 27…
I like the cut of this man’s jib.
Thank you sir… But seriously, why reflect on the past? We locked up 27 a while back… Imo, right around when CC decided to awake from his hibernation and start pwning everyone… CC sent out a memo to everyone “spread your cheeks and lick your sack” when we come through your hood…
Well, I believe it’s “spread your cheeks and LIFT your sack”, but yeah, I’m with ya.
Haha. Yea… Got ya… Couldn’t remember well, knew you would correct…
If you know someone who can spread his cheeks and lick his sack, that guy needs his own TV show.
Definately… Don’t know if I would watch, but it would make some interesting tv.
You’d watch.
You’dpat’d watch.Fixed.
Lol… Probably…
Confidence Level = + sideways 8
I am so, so there.
I would love to go as well but have to travel to, of all places, Boston. So, I am really disappointed that I won’t get to meet the faces behind all the great, and not so great, RAB commenters but it will have to wait until next time.
Was gonna go to the stadium, but friends decided to go to ESPN Zone, so that is where I will be.
Dude, dead serious. Just watching ESPN, they showed a clip advertising today’s game on ESPN Radio, and every clip showed the Angels doing something well (getting a hit, stealing a base) or the Yankees doing something bad (A-Rod popping up, Mo giving up a hit).
What the hell?
It’s alright. We’ll just make them feel like even more of assholes when we take #27.
Subliminal messaging to keep people interested. They want people to think the Angels still have a chance and tune in to watch the game.
Ask Ben, it does not exist.
ICWUDT
Everybody hates the Yankees. Nobody likes success in this country (except those that are successful). The Yankees represent success…hence they are the epitome of everything to hate.
Nope, no bias at all
I’m at at 9. But I have to work today and it’s going to be very hard not to check the net to see the score. I’m taping the game so hopefully I can hold on til I get home. That game will hopefully be over for an hr before I get home.
Can’t freakin’ watch the game. Got work till 5:30 then class at 6. But you bet your ass I’ll be listening to it via MLB at bat on my phone… And I can listen to the Yankees’ broadcast so I’m not stuck with the asses from ESPN. I’ll just be stuck with Waldman and Sterling… Sigh…
And if my prof. has a problem with that she can smd because Yankees first, then everything else.
Hey Mike, because I probably won’t be able to be around for the chat, or at least most of the chat this afternoon, wanna ask you or your take… Provided that te Phillies indeed beat LA, who would you feel more comfortable pitching games 3 and 4 in philly if we’re: up 2-0, down 0-2, or tied 1-1?
I mean I know all three cogs will get a turn in Philly, but just wondering…
I’d rather see Pettite then Sabathia just because they are two lefties, and It would give us a better shot at taking both from them in their own ballpark, not to mention I’d rather burnett start game 2 at home then pitch ame 3 away… As Andy winning followed by CC winning would really set the tone fir game 5 in the event that we actually lose a game at home…
Definitely Pettitte. Lefty vs all those lefties, plus he’s better on the road. I trust AJ more against the DH.
Anyone see MLB Network ran game 5 of the 2004 ALCS yesterday. That should be a painful reminder that this series is far from over. Just watching some of that game and the breaks the Sox got back then I just knew that that series was turning. Matusi with the bases loaded in the 6th crushes a line drive from Pedro that just hung up long enough for Trot Nixon to get it before it hit the ground. And of course, Tony Clark’s shot in the 9th inning that bounced into the seats in right field that prevented Sierra from scoring the go ahead run.
The 2009 Yankees would sweep the ALCS from the 2004 Yankees in 3 games.
Anyone see MLB Network ran game 5 of the 2004 ALCS yesterday. That should be a painful reminder that this series is far from over.
No, it shouldn’t.
The 2009 Yankees: Not the 2004 Yankees
I am not sure why a Yankee fan would want to see that game yesterday.
Exactly. Why would a Yanks fan EVER want to see it again?
They aired Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS just before Saturday’s game…what’s your point?
That game was worth watching. Game 5 of the 2004 ALCS is such a downer, you have to be a masochist or a BoSox fan to want to see it again.
I’m going back on my word and voting a 10. There is no stopping this team. They’ve played like absolute garbage (minus the pitching) the past 2 games and still managed to beat the 2nd-best team in baseball. The 3 other teams might as well go home now.
Brains and beauty… you’re the total package.
I get SOME credit here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxdkLChFL5I
(NSFW-profanity)
LOL!
http://tinyurl.com/4w96lg (safe)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2f3cuUXXRs (safe)
i was at an 8
then i punched that 8 in it’s face and it fell down and became bruised infinity
i’m going to the park today. are people meeting up?
Does anyone know if they are going to do this for tomorrows game as well? I planned to go to the Hard Rock at the stadium and watch the game.
Ive actually never been to the Hard Rock, do i need to call in advance and make reservations or what?
Seriously, how annoying do you have to be to come into the website and vote a 1. C’mon…
10!
Red Sox fans or Yank haters. Whatever.
But the 5’s are annoying. They have to be Yankee fans because a troll would not vote that high. Honestly if they are a 5 then the Pirates must be -1000.
http://onelouder.ytmnd.com/
That is one of my fave movies ever..and that is my fave scene!
People think it’s funny. Most people over the age of 12 don’t.
I’m going to the Stadium. Who’s coming with me?
So far, you, me, pollo, and kimonizer.
Throw some picture up after the game. I’ll take some of my living room, they won’t be as exciting, but you will get to see the alligator skin rug. It’s not the most comfortable rug to lay on, but its a nice conversation piece.
Lol. Wow.
It’s tough to vacuum too.
Interesting Fact: Alex Rodriguez is 5 for 15 against Weaver with 4 home runs. Robinson Cano is 6 for 15 off Weaver with a triple. Although everybody else is pretty bad against him…
Wow, Aj Pierzynski is an even bigger loser than i thought…
Not sure how this is on topic, but what’d he do now?
Did he vote a “1″ in the confidence poll or something?
ietcvm
+1
Oh for all that’s going to the stadium:
I called the stadium up to see if we can bring backpacks/laptop bags (my gf wanted to bring her backpack and I wanted to bring my laptop since were coming from the NYPL) and they said they’re treating this as a playoff game so NO BACKPACKS OR LAPTOP BAGS.
Just a little fyi in case any of you are coming from work bringing a messenger bag or something.
Four hours and fifty-three minutes.
I voted a 9.
Also, who’s going today, I’m starting to lean towards it…wonder if stan’s will be open pregame?
I’m 6 wins away from a 10. I’ve been at a 9 since August.
I voted 10 again this week. You have to like how the 2009 Yanks win late and often, even when they haven’t played exceptionally well.
I have to believe that the offense in going to come alive between now and the end of the World Series (even though they’re facing much better pitching, on average, than in the regular season). When that happens, combined with the excellent pitching we’ve been witnessing, LOOK OUT! We are going to see some blow outs.
I don’t believe it’s a forgone conclusion that the Yanks will win it all (with all due respect to tsjc et. al. that keep telling us that) and, in general, don’t believe that any squad is a “team of destiny” or fated to win. But I can’t remember a Yankee team that has such a “will to win” or strong belief that they are never out of a game.
Today’s game is going to be a great test of the Yankees mettle. I can’t wait until the first pitch this afternoon.
This.
Just read this:
“Chew on this nugget: When the Yankees are tied after seven innings — that’s TIED, not AHEAD — their record is a big, fat 17-0.
17 AND ZERO.”
I’d really love to know how many, if any, teams have been perfect when tied after 7 innings.
sick stat
voted a 10. 17-0 is a very telling stat.
as an ugly aside, i missed a few days of RAB, and my feet hurt because of it.
a comment i needed to make:
Mike Nitabach says:
October 16th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
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Do you sing the national anthem and GBA when you go to the movies?
Yes Mike, I have sung the national anthem about 20 times at movies, and THOUSANDS if not tens of thousands of others sing the national anthem at every movie they see.
their called members of the united state military. i guess you arent one, because then you would have known the national anthem is played at the beginning of every movie showed at every official movie theater–where your post be fort stewart, 29 palms, giebelstadt, camp cedar, or FOB speicher, you want to see a movie, you sing the song.
many, many servicemembers appreciate the singing of the national anthem at sports events, and when moments of silence are offered in the their support. many dont care, although while i dont know that i know any that are offended, i’m sure there are a few–the military is a pretty good cross-section of our country’s demographic.
play ball!
Hooah!
Take a look at the results so far.
Positive posse is taking over.