Nov
01
World Series Game Four Spillover Thread V
ByInsurance runs, please.
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I love insurance runs….I want a lot of them right here!
Nice job Marte. Now you go Joba for the 8th, right?
He still worries the hell out of me. But you can’t go to Hughes, can you? Man, remember when our ‘pen was thought to be UNSTOPPABLE?
Probably, but why not D-Rob?
This ain’t the 17th inning, Mike!
at least one more run this inning would be huge..
if you get hurt and miss work, it won’t hurt to miss work
heh
and they give you cash, which is just as good as money
we need an ABomb
Marte’s looked really good in the postseason.
To the 2nd guessing !
Marte has been money.
I’d like at least one run back here.
Does Utley have any hits against a pitcher not named Sabathia during the WS?
Nope. 0 for 8
no. 0-8 against the rest
0-9
Jayson Stark just tweeted that Utley is 0 for 8 vs all Yankee pitchers not named CC.
Well. You probably have Joba/Drob for two out and then Mo.
One extra insurance would be nice, Arod?
Girardi said Mo won’t pitch more than an inning. Now, he may not stick to it, but I’m thinking he’s not going to want to trot out Mo for a four-out save.
Their second baseman is carrying them. Ours is doing nothing
And our 3rd baseman carried our entire team in the ALDS and ALCS while the Twins and Angels 3rd baseman did absolutely nothing.
Your point?
Or was it a bad way to say Cano is lazy?
“Or was it a bad way to say Cano is lazy?”
I’m pretty sure it’s possible to point out that Cano’s done nothing in this series without resorting to stereotyping, no? Down, boy.
Utley is a much better player than Cano, but Utley is hitting well against CC (and not against anyone else), while Cano has done mostly nothing.
And also at this point I think Joba takes Hughes spot in the pecking order.
Yankees, get another case of the runs here plz.
Nice one, Kwik-E-Marte
moar runz pl0x
I love second guessing.
Do you think Joe lets Marte pitch Werth so he can also get Ibanez?
No. It is a one run game and Werth is the more dangerous hitter.
It would be nice if these games started on time or even earlier. It’s ridiculous. Only the people on the west coast, who don’t give a damn about these teams, can stay up and watch the end.
I give a damn. (west coast)
Yeah why not at 7 o’clock?
Football.
It’s still 8 on weeknights.
Funny how after last night, I’m much more comfortable with Joba starting the 8th.
Maybe they keep Marte in? He struck out Werthless on 3 pitches last night.
Hey Robinson…. Do you like getting hits?
Time for Madsen to pull his best routine.
im going to call a swisher home run this inning
gimme some runs.
So, Marte has practically justified the contract with how well he’s pitched in the playoffs, no?
Lead off walk is all we need out of Alex.
I’ll just say this once and be done with it. It should be 4-2 right now.
Sticking by most of my predictions from before the game…
Prediction Time:
Sabathia 6-2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 8 K. 108 Pitches. Win.
Blanton 5-1/3 IP, 6 R (5 ER), 9 H, 2 BB, 3 K. 85 Pitches. Loss.
Final Score: 7-4, Yanks.
Especially that last bit.
I’m surprised people are surprised because of Marte. He’s always been good, just hadn’t shown it consistently yet.
I would leave love some runs from our offense now.
Yeah Marte is just finally settling back into the pitcher he’s always been before surgery or whatever it was that kept him out most of this season.
is that a you took steroids chant?
And it’s very creative.
the 90′s phillies I mean really
if they want to be original they could chant you use urine to Jorge
Pee on your hands! /clapping
These ass**** Fox commentators!!!
Cmon A-Rod!
Damnit
Those were 2 great changeups from madsen
That’s’ painful.
argh.
Dammit, A-Rod.
a run pretty please
Looks like Joba will reclaim his rightly place pitching teh eight!
Unsure how I feel about this.
He’s looked a little better lately, no?
How do you feel about Phil Coke for Ibanez?
I think Joba with his slider can handle Ibanez, although who knows.
Hughes has been struggling. On the other hand Joba’s been alright. I would go with Joba and hope he gets at least 2 quick outs.
How confident are you guys with a possible matchup of Joba vs. Werth?
not confident.
actually i feel confident now
Very.
always nervous until Mo touches the ball
cmon offense, find something anything to keep this going.
Marte = more evidence of Ca$hmoney genius.
Gave up a good prospect for him, but he’s paying off this year. Not sure about the re-sign, though (in terms of years and $).
That should’ve been a 4-0 walk right there.
pinch run?
So, Philly fans can’t judge both the strikezone or flyballs. They are whining and booing at every pitch waaay outside.
make ‘em pay. score runs.
JoPo clogging the bases
Time for Cano to wake up
A walk! Yes! Maybe Cano can do some damage.
Robbie, a base hit would be more than welcome here.
Come on, please?
Where’s the “I’m having fun” A-rod? Did he get all not having fun-ish because it’s the WS?
I’ll forgive everything for a Cano double right here
It’d be nice if Robbie did something positive here.
Good eye, JoPo.
You know, why not Mo for the 8th?
+1
Would be the smarter move with the tougher guys coming up.
I like it. Make them beat you with the bottom of the lineup.
Completely agree. The save rule nonsense strikes again.
If Cano got a hit, I would never badmouth him again.
thats technically a hit
Damn, I can’t badmouth him now!
sure sure
Be a man. Do the right thing.
OMG, Robbie got a hit.
Well, that’s certainly one way to get on base.
In. The. Bag.
Better lucky than good baby!
Whatever, it still counts
Well, Robbie will take that, LOL!
Cano! Ay Robbie!
maybe that will spark cano.
We’ll take it…
awesomeness.
There ya go robbie, and shut up mccarver
HAHA!!!! Here’s hoping that get Robbie going! Need to capitalize here.
No DP Gardy.
or Swish
Maybe that gets Robbie going.
I like having Swisher up in this situation. LET’S DO THIS SHIT.
Nice.
i’ll take it. to bad jorge didn’t get to 3rd.
Wow. Even someone going as bad as cano gets lucky.
I don’t think you go on contact there Tim
Where was Rollins? Jeter would have gotten that.
He was due for that after that shot in his last at-bat.
How was it a bad read??? There was no way to tell if somebody was going to get to that or not?
McCarver is a total jackass.
Agreed…three guys converging on it, I don’t think you risk that.
I’d love a Swish double right now.
I have no problem with Posada not going to third on that.
One little single, come on.
Am I goofy for thinking pinch run for Posada, here?
Please don’t throw anything at me.
With who?
hairston
i thought same thing
not at all… posada would be pissed coming out of the game though… not that it matters… hehe
Nasty changeup
What’s with the heating pad on Mo?
I’m going to pretend that they didn’t show that.
Man, not being able to pinch hit for Gardner is going to hurt…
Posada can’t run and we don’t need him thrown out. I could get there faster in a hova round.
that change really is sick
Dammit.
ahhh shit.
Ump killing rallies!
No, that was a good pitch.
Should have swung, Nick!
Damn.
That was definitely a strike, Swish…
Gardner going yard this at-bat.
Funny man!
Nice pitch, wow.
eh good pitch
you’ve gotta hit that pitch Swish
Our hope is with Gardner getting a hit.
Fuck.
That was a nice pitch. Nothing you can do with that thing.
Nice pitch from Madson there. All Gardner has to do is hit a bit of a bloop.
He is due.
Maybe tomorrow.
Damn Swish.
come on brett, let’s put another on the board
Grit FTW
FTW = For The WeakPopUp?
Bah.
We shut ‘em down here.
Gardner makes a diving play to save a hit.
Great pitch. Nice late movement
gardner walk, matsui GS?
or not
look to walk brett. get matsui up.
ugh
The injury really kills them. If Melky was in, you could go to Matsui and then Gardner.
Gardner is not a major league hitter.
Goddammit.
We are going to have to do this the hard way
Hold on to your hats
Damnit Gardner. Swing at a better pitch next time.
Joba Time.
Joba Time.
Bleh.
Alright Joba, get it done.
Ugh…
Wasting that opportunity is going to make the next two innings very stressful.
1-2-3, Joba.
Dammit, an extra run would’ve been really nice there.
Oh well. Marte or Joba? Kinda leaning towards Joba now, given that Marte was sitting for a bit.
Oh boy. This bottom of 8th could get dicey.
Jesu.. Swish and Gardy both shit the bed
Just 3 precious outs to go until The Sandman cometh.
Joba against Werth is a scary matchup.
Hate when they make average pitching look good. Wasted inning.
I understand why Girardi put in Gardner there for the double switch. But why not hit Hinske in that spot? Get someone up there who is competent with the bat.
Who plays Center?
Gardner was put in the game previously to cover CF for Melky.
Who would play center?
It would waste a bench player, but he could put in Gardner if Hinske got on or even if he recorded an out. It would just be better to have someone up there who could actually do something with the bat.
This is a big half inning
/obvious
Gardner hits too many popups for someone with his speed.
keithlaw
Brett Gardner should have to do 50 push-ups after every ball he hits in the air.
he has that stupid swing where it looks like he’s trying to loft the ball over the infielders.
He may run like Hayes but he hits like shit.
please let’s hold this game
I’m going to faint before this game ends.
This is the inning to win the game. I do wonder if they will throw Lidge in the 9th regardless. The guy hasn’t pitched in awhile.
I know Hughes has been pretty bad the past few games, but if he doesn’t pitch in the 8th, what’s his role now?
Is he still ahead of D-Rob?
Dear Mo, Please let us get the GOOD JOBA tonight, we promise to be extra good
Gameday says Joba is in.
that’s correct
Jay-z vs. Eminem was decided on Renegade. Eminem won
Just read Coke and Hughes warming up, could be 3 pitchers to get 3 outs in the 8th.
This is really exciting baseball. One of the best Wor;d Series I’ve seen and that covers 54 years.
Hell yeah Bob, this series kicks ass. I’m a young buck compared to you but I still know good baseball when I sees it!
Fail montage is extremely fail.
Pray to the bullpen gods!!
you mean MO?
THE MOST IMPORTANT HALF INNING IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE.
We are in deep trouble………
Man, my heart rate is killing me.
yes!
Suck on that Werthless! 96mph heat baby.
Sit down, soul patch.
Good Joba!
Whew! Big K there!
Phew, I feel much better now.
Yes!
Joba Ks Werth. Big out.
Whoa. HIGH. HEAT.
Huge. Now get Ibanez.
Hey, I remember this fellow.
Joba with the gas!
Nice to see a Phillie look silly on a pitch out of the zone for once.
Howard?
Nice Joba.
Wow.
Two more to go.
Attaboy joba, gas em
Big out by Joba!!
Why does Girardi hate D-Rob? He’s like the next to the last option out of the pen.
Maybe because he’s not completely healthy?
If Joba does well then we can stop complaining?
Impossible.
Joba likes his blackjack taco with extra CHEESE, Mr. Werth.
Holy schnikees. High cheese, Jayson. Past-eur-ize.
As bad as Worth has looked in an at bat.
Damn Joba bringing the heat!! Looks like entire 8th is his.
Relax everyone! Lidge is warming up. Not that I was worried.
No shitty sliders! Stay with the spotted heat.
Puleeese, not the B-Jobber talk again…
inevitable
there will always be b-jobber talk. Even after he wins the Cy Young.
how about we worry about the damn world series
throw the heater
Oooh, pretty slider by Joba.
OMG @ strike 2
hanging slider there.
BOOM. GAS EM JOBA
96!
JOBA!!! Huge! One more!
Wow. Color me impressed.
GAS.
hell yes!
Joba brought the heat.
I missed Joba striking people out. So fun.
Shit best Joba has thrown all season!!
No. He had an awesome stretch after the AS break.
Joba’s throwing smoke.
JOBA TO TEH EIGTH!!11
Oh. Oh my.
GAS FACED.
You can almost hear Francesa, can’t you?
Frankly, I don’t care about that right now.
Jobber lookin’ good. A world series ring and no more inning limit bullshit will do a shitload of good for his confidence as a starter next year.
Young pitchers all have innings limits whether it’s in the majors or minors and it shouldn’t have any effect on confidence.
wow joba blew that right by him.
C’mon Joba. One more.
Oh fuck this is going to be another winter of Joba to the pen WITH Hughes to the pen?
Oh well I’ll take the trade.
It was too good to be true. Joba giveth, Joba taketh away. Thank you sir. Please have a seat on the bench next to Phil Hughes.
WOW! Joba looking REAL good. Although he doesn’t seem to have the slider command, that fastball is looking good.
Who is this man and what has he done with Joba Chamberlain?
Don’t worry Pedro Feliz found Joba
BRINGING THE GAS
Can we get some fist pumps?!?!?!?!?!!
Joba pretty much sitting 96 now.
if he was at Yankee Stadium, I don’t think there’d be any complaints about crowd noise. (although FOX would probably mute it)
well, no reason to mute it now
There better be fist pumps.
JOba seems to think it’s August 2007.No one tell him otherwise
Paging Mike Francesca. Mr Francesca, your small sample size evidence just arrived.
Cmon, Jobba….
come on 1 more strike
FUCK
Joba, you can’t give in to Happy Pete. You got the two good hitters.
FUCK. GODDAMMIT.
NOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
FUCK FUCK FUCK!
Oh no. Oh no.
fuck.
/frowns
Ugh…
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK
I don’t believe it.
wow
i can’t believe feliz hit a home run
Holy fucking hell Joba. Of all the fucking things that could’ve happened.
Thats what he gets for throwing the 2-2 slider.
That’s what I was thinking.
FUCKING PEDRO FUCKING FELIZ.
Wow… Fuck you Joba. FUCK YOU
Fucking shit.
Eh, shitfuck. Pedro Feliz…really?
Oh, there’s the Joba I know.
Christ.
Couldn’t go to Mo for four outs…
Anybody in that pen should be able to get Feliz out.
son of a bitch
Enough of this B-jobber crap!
1 fucking strike ughhh
Argh. Not Pedro Feliz. Not Pedro Feliz.
God. Damn. It.
Pedro Feliz. PEDRO FELIZ?
Just fucking perfect.
Dats Tuff
What a fucking joke this motherfucking Joba. Can’t get Feliz out, what a fucking joke.
Well, they will still win but the Yankees have fucked themselves tonight with shitty AB’s. They are haunting them.
Game should be 7-3 Yankees.
Both with two strikes. We were four outs away.
Seriously. Feliz. What the fuck is going on?
Now he won’t throw his fastball.
Sigh. He was throwing so goddamn well and leaves one hanging.
Aaahhhh shit.
When you miss like that it’s going to be hit hard.
How do you throw 2 sliders are 1-2 there? Unbelievable.
Where is Drob, get him warm.
Matsui leads off the 9th in the beginning of the quest for Mo.
We got this.
Joba tried to go inside of Feliz, but all Feliz can hit are inside pitches.
FUCKING PEDRO HAPPY.
We are completely fucked now. Completely. Kill me now.
Thanks Joba. Way to step up buddy
Damn he was sitting dead red too
Joe Buck came in his pants on that homer. God damn it.
God, it’s like he’s the Phillies radio announcers. When Swish and Matsui went yard yesterday he sounded like there was a death in the family.
We should have scored 8-10 off Blanton. This is ridiculous.
Lidge in the 9th?
Dont Worry…..WE WILL SCORE THIS INNING
Matsui, Jeter, Damon. Could be a worse part of the lineup.
Add Lidge to that mix and I like it.
sick just sick Pedro Feliz
nick punto. jeff mathis. pedro feliz
someone explain
All year Joba throws his slider on 3-2 counts, so now the one time he throws a 3-2 fastball….
alright
let’s score here
This is all because Hughes decides to shit the bed in the playoffs
Pedro Feliz? Of all players, Pedro bleeping Feliz? Feliz channeled his inner Alex Gonzalez.
That is Posadas fault too.. Allowing 2 sliders to get the count full was stupid.. That said Joba is a chump right now
haven’t had a late comeback in a bit, let’s do it here
so Matsui , Jeter and Damon i feel good about this top of the 9th and den go to Mo.
Mo should have come in for a 4 out save. Seriously. Shouldn’t have fucked around.
Hey you don’t want Joba to nibble. You want him to work quickly. He just got beat challenging the #7 hitter. Tip ur cap and move on. The offense should have put this game away a long time ago.
Man, what a frustrating inning. Part of me would rather he didn’t have it and gave up that run. But watching him dominate with so many swings and misses makes that sucker even more painful.
As far as I’m concerned, that’s a positive inning for Joba.
/Ducking and running like hell
C’mon, Yanks. Let’s score here.
Series over…….
What a clusterfuck. Can we please score now, the last thing I want to have to think about is a walkoff possibility in Philly.
Guys, don’t worry. It’s now time for Brad Lidge to do his customary late game meltdown. PH Matsui HR, then top of the order.
why is robertson getting squeezed though?