2010 All Star Game Thread
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It’s time once again for the Midsummer Classic, the game’s most important exhibition of stars. The AL should win it for home field advantage and win it for George. He was the biggest star of all.
Coverage starts at 8 p.m. on Fox, and Major League Baseball will offer a moment of silence in honor of the Boss prior to the start of the game. Here are Charlie Manuel’s and Joe Girardi‘s lineups:
National League
Hanley Ramirez, SS
Martin Prado, 2B
Albert Pujols, 1B
Ryan Howard, DH
David Wright, 3B
Ryan Braun, LF
Andre Ethier, CF
Corey Hart, RF
Yadier Molina, C
Ubaldo Jimenez, SP
American League
Ichiro, RF
Derek Jeter, SS
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Josh Hamilton, CF
Vladimir Guerrero, DH
Evan Longoria, 3B
Joe Mauer, C
Robbie Cano, 2B
Carl Crawford, LF
David Price, SP
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You ever get the feeling that nothing you say would be appropriate for the occasion?
That’s kind of how I feel right now.
I feel like having an eggplant calzone.
That sounds kinda gross. Not gonna lie.
Then again, I had raw salmon for dinner so I might not be one to talk.
I feel like having a cupcake and turning the cupcake over and eating the cake first and saving the frosting for last. It’s like having a dessert dessert.
Back when I could eat cupcakes, that’s exactly what I’d do. I didn’t have a lot of friends.
I still do that.
I think an eggplant calzone sounds pretty good actually.
Yep. Yummy.
Don’t forget the fancy mustard.
I think I’ll always picture Larry David’s Steinbrenner as the real Big George. That’s my mental image of him, forever.
It’s like Tina Fey’s Sarah Palin, or Chevy Chase’s Gerald Ford, or Will Ferrell’s GWB.. The caricature has supplanted the actual in my mind.
Thanks for the correction. I did get one on the way home.
Six-nine in the A.L. order is beyond ridiculous.
It’s beyond baseball.
I don’t know why, but this has become one of my favorite comments ever.
Derek Jeter should probably be the #9 hitter.
Derek Jeter should be the #7 hitter, since that’s how many titles the Steinbrenners have brought home to the Bronx (so far).
So you’re saying he should be hitting eighth?
Ballsy. I like it.
I think Derek Jeter should dedicate the 2010 Yankees World Series Championship to George Steinbrenner.
Tonight, in the postgame press conference. Suck it, rest of baseball.
That would be the second most awesome thing ever. To actually winning the championship.
Who here thinks Jeter his 2 HR’s on Old-Timers’ day, and dedicates the HR’s to George?
/Raises hand
Paul O’Neill’s gonna hit two homers. One of them will be an inside the parker.
Then the boss can fire mr morgan!
But zomg he’s Derek Jeter!
thats right…he is a first ballot hall of famer.how did a met fan get on this site
I’m a Yankee fan, and I agree that Derek Jeter is a first ballot Hall of Famer.
He should still be batting 9th tonight.
I’ve been watching MLB Network’s coverage today and I’ve noted three things:
1) Kevin Millar is a tool and a Red Sox homer
2) All the Spanish closers are awesome
3) Alex and Jeter look sharp in suits (got to thank the Boss for making it a rule to wear suits while traveling)
You left off:
4.) Mark Teixeira looks like he’s about to play Willy Loman in a dinner theatre in Boca Raton, FL
“2) All the Spanish closers are awesome”
David Villa and Andres Iniesta?
PARA EL GANADO!
(Yes, I may have totally made that up)
That translates to “For the cattle”. Just FYI.
Alternatively,
“Stop the cattle”
as in “you, stop the cattle”
True. I didn’t read it that way, but it’s correct and funnier.
Millar is the wooooooorst, I’ve loved MLBN’s coverage of the All-Star Game but he is unbelievably horrible.
On the other hand, I now love Vernon Wells and find him adorable.
I can’t recall, in my lifetime, (31 years) a more stacked line up than the one the AL has tonight.
Stacked like Riddering, yo.
Am I the only one who thinks the NL will win only because Mariano Rivera isn’t closing the game?
Yes. I’d have just as much confidence in 2010 Rafael Soriano or 2010 Jose Valverde tonight as I would in 2010 Mariano Rivera.
Mo’s the best ever because nobody has ever been as good as he is over a 15 year stretch. But at any given moment, there’s always 3-5 closers just as good as Mo, if not better.
They just don’t stay that way over the long haul.
Yeah, but he’s Mariano.
Nobody else is.
I agree. My point still stands.
Right now, at this particular moment, Rafael Soriano and Jose Valverde are exactly as good as any other closer in baseball.
But he’s Mariano.
(I’m extremely obnoxious, and I’m not afraid. It’s a bad combination.)
while I’d agree with your sentiment, he’s definitely not the only one who feels that way. So the answer to poster’s original question would be “no.”
/pedantic’d
Aw, Bexy… I can’t stay mad at you. You’re forgiven.
Michael: Well, [whispering] Hey Pam, did you get that down?
Pam: Like what?
Michael: Like everything I said and everything they did and… Just don’t…
Pam: Well… no, I don’t… exactly… what?
Michael: Well write it down before you forget it. That’s… You’ve just been drawing pictures. [sighs] Rrrr. I can’t stay mad at you.
(This was what came to mind. IDEK.)
One question would the Yankees bring Steinbrenner to Yankee Stadium for a Final Farewell ?
This has probably been beaten to the ground but I’ve been away the past few days…why was George M. Steinbrenner, the “third” (III) if his father’s name was Henry? Just wondering. Haven’t found the answer anywhere haha
His father’s name was Henry George Steinbrenner. His name was George Michael Steinbrenner.
I guess the Steinbrenner family considered that to be close enough.
haha alright cool. I just have friends who have something as minor as just the middle name being different and they’re not considered to be a “junior” so I was just wondering.
Thanks though!
I can only imagine what Henry George Steinbrenner’s father’s name was…lol
Fun Fact: Senator Ben Nelson’s (D-NE) full name is Earl Benjamin Nelson. His father’s name was Benjamin Earl Nelson.
The Nelsons are not a creative family, apparently.
My family does the exact same thing w/ oldest sons, just in a less WASPy way.
Another Fun Fact: Samuel Adams was not related to John Adams or John Quincy Adams but all 3 of them lived longer than George M. Steinbrenner III in a time when the life expectancy was only in the 40′s (nearly half of their ages). John Adams held the title for longest living former President until Ronald Reagan beat him 175 years later…only to be quickly dethroned by previous former-President Gerald Ford.
They were actually cousins (Sam and John).
This is one of the top A.L. All star lineups top to bottom I have seen in a long time… I mean, Robbie Cano and Crawford are hitting 8-9 respectively. Whewww.
I think tomorrow I’m gonna go lay flowers at the Stadium, for George and for Bob. Who’s coming with me?
Pedroia’s “crippled ass” (I stole that from Jamal G. on Twitter) behind LaSorda in this ESPN interview made me laugh a lot. And I still need that.
Also, okay, let’s all guess what time the game actually starts.
9:00?
Put me down for “Wednesday”.
“Threeve”
Yeah, I speak a little French. You’re an assbite, pardon my French.
Simply stunning.
[moment of silence.]
This has been a tough day, I’m super psyched to watch some baseball.
I finished up the 2010 First Half RAB meme list. I think most of them are there.
1)Granderson is a switch hitter
2)bex would like to lick the grits on Andy’s face
3)Andy Pettitte’s fistpumps in critical moments
4)AJax is better than Grandy, based on two and a half months of data
5)Six no-hitters (Four perfect, two no-hitters)
6) The Curse of the Prospect Watch, Montero Edition
7) 2-0-9, stay off my mound
8) pathetic and embarrassing
9) you can’t predict baseball
10) poster getting called a “deuce bag” by some random troll
11) The Yankees missing Matsui/Damon/Melky.
12) Last time I checked, AJax was hitting .400/.500/.700!
13)Frankie Cervelli should be the starting catcher.
14)CHoP’s issue with runs in the season opener.
15) A.J. Burnett needs Dave Eiland.
16) Javy can’t pitch in the A.L.
17) Javy can’t pitch in New York
18) Nick Johnson is made of glass and is a horrible signing and will get hurt
19) The Yankees just dont have that come from behind mentality
20)Robot umps now/someone go check Brooks/Replay demands
This is a good list.
I want this one in there: http://riveraveblues.com/2010/.....ent-959681
I know it came really late in the game and just barely snuck in before the ASB deadline, but that quote has tons of potential and is a dynamite meme in the making.
[David Letterman flips card #2 on floor]
And the #1 2010 First Half RAB Meme is…
Buttafuoco…Buttafuoco…Buttafuoco…
[applause sign lights up]
Whoops, it should be five no-hitters (three perfect, two no-hitters)
YES, I made the top ten.
As soon as I get Internet back on my normal computer I’ll be deuce bag poster again.
Fun Fact: In every All-Star Game that has been played since I was born, the AL has never lost.
Stop making me feel old.
wow…you’re like 13?
14.
my my. Rebecca is right…I too, feel very old right now lol
but it’s good to have all kinds of Yankee fans of all ages of course!
Charles Dickens modeled Tiny Tim after Dustin Pedroia.
Brian Wilson looks like a scary dude
If you make fun of his post-save celebration, he’ll whine endlessly to the media.
Blurst dude.
LOL @ the booing for the Red Sox (I know the Yankees are gonna get it 50 times worse)
Seriously. My brother and I were laughing hysterically, just waiting for the Yankees to come up now.
I don’t hate Angels fans too much right now…I’m sure the Yankees will get heartily booed as well.
Arod is awesome.
The boos make me laugh.
Swisher too.
I love how hard the Yankees are laughing at the boos. They’re awesome.
Arod with a great response lol
what was his response?
The Yankees played that shit perfectly. I love you, A-Rod.
booing is a compliment in this instance
For all you booing critics out there.
Do you find it ok that the LA crowd is booing rival players in this instance?
Since I was the one that spoke up against it yesterday, in this case, it’s fair, because it’s a team representation, not just one person playing for themselves, as is the case in the HR derby.
interesting take. I can see that.
no jeter?
wait for the starters
Staahtah.
Wow, were they screamimg Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuges?
I love it!
I thought they were booing him too. He didn’t really look like he was pleased with the boos.
I think Hughesie wanted the Local discount – cheers.
Forget it kid, you are a Yankee.
By his 6th or 7th all star game, he’ll learn to relish the boos. See A-Rod yukking it up with his teammates in the face of boos.
I was saying boo-urns…
Sincerely,
Hans Moleman
Boos? Haha. This is beyond funny.
Manuel with the Urkel pants.
Wow. Freaky.
Hahah, that’s pretty funny. TGIF FTW
High five!
Charlie Manuel:
/urkel pants’d
meh the NL lineup doesn’t scare me THAT much.
Look at their 6-9. Then look at the A.L. 6-9.
seriously
Ryan Braun is pretty good…Ethier is good…Corey Hart and Yadier Molina is quite laughable though…
i love the booing
nice, cheers for Jeter
Wow. Fuck the LA fans. Boo the Yankees? I am sorry, but they deserve to cheered with what has happened these past few days. I mean, you need to give them credit for even still being there right now. Fuck you, LA!
ease up buddy. im fairly sure that in 2008 there were some boos for Soxs players. its all in fun.
Did the Red Sox deal with the deaths of their owner and a legendary PA announcer for the team? No. If they did, I would have cheered them for just being there.
I lived in SoCal for 2.5 years, they dont deserve 2 teams. No one is interested in baseball there.
I’m surprised, that the fans from LA, made the beginning of this game.
Who says Jeter is in decline? He still gets booed the loudest out of anyone, ha. Thats gotta count for something.
He also has the most cheers mixed in somehow.
Yea, overall load noise level.
loud
No one will ever get booed more than A-Rod. That said, his reaction to it was fucking awesome.
I don’t even think he got it that bad. He just got the cursory Yankee boos. But yea, definitely had a good attitude about it.
It looks like everybody is waddling.
Hopefully David Price throws a perfect game.
Harrison Ford looks baaaaaaad.
Salma and Charlize on the other hand…
Don’t tell me we’re going to go through all 30 of these people.
Huh…Matthew Mcconaughey going for the Just for Men? Must have been Keith Hernandez’s sales pitch.
Is it crazy that I think Harrison Ford kinda resembles Michael Jordan. haha It sounds crazy. Maybe it is the ring in the ear and the Hanes shirt
It’s the earring. They both wear similarly styled earrings.
LOL was that World Series rings thing a shot at the Yanks?
It’s nice to not have to root for Beckett, Papelbon, or Youkilis for the first time in a few years. I can sort of deal with the Red Sox that are there, I guess.
I know he went through the whole cancer thing, but there is something about Lester I really don’t like.
I actually don’t mind him at all. I think I like him more because he’s the best pitcher on that team, yet gets like the third or fourth most hype.
I agree that he is the best pitcher on the team. Maybe that is why.
I really like him. He’s just about the only Sox player I’ll happily say that about, other than Wakefield.
This.
I feel sympathy for him, but I also dislike him SO much at the same time, it’s really weird.
Same. Those are definitely the Sox I hate the most. Don’t love Pedroia either but not because of him; more because of how the media treats him.
I actually find Pedroia hilarious. The “laser show” thing? That’s amazing. Hate the way the media treats him, but not him himself (other than his whining over umpires and stuff).
You are beautiful? Wtf?
a bit of a downer. I’m ready to commit suicide now, ha
Why not go more upbeat?
you can tell this means a lot to those people there. good job by MLB.
Glee FTW!!!!
/im 26, and yeah I need to grow up. lol…
Ok the civilian all-star guy in the White Sox jersey looks like a chunky Robbie Cano.
oh for god sakes play the dam game already
thats what I’m thinking. they couldn’t have done the ceremony during the pre game show?
dude it’s a half hour late. that’s like negative two hours in all star game time
I changed to ESPN to watch an archive of the Boss’ interview and I comeback for a hugathon. Have never seen that before.
Is it just me or does it seem like Prado doesn’t get much press? He’s been pretty solid the past three years. I guess it’s tough when you’re not even the best 2b in your division.
I remember last year before spring training began, Cashman was looking to acquire Prado to be the utility player. I forgot what happened. Guess its too late now.
Cash probably tried to pull a Nick Swisher on them, but the Braves know better than that.
oh yeah. it was suppose to be for Nady. Swisher was traded here, then the Braves called Cashman about Nady.
Charlie Manuel had massive difficulties pronouncing his name. I don’t know what that says though, seeing as how it’s Charlie Manuel.
Can anyone tell me what happened when A-Rod’s name was called? Apparently it was funny but i isn’t watching
Stepped out from the line a bit, raised his hands.
It was nothing really. Just acted as if the crowd was loving him, as he was showered with boos.
Kinda like a heel does in wrestling, haha. But he made it work.
IETPWR
I enjoyed this professional wrestling reference
How much do you want to bet Alex’s grandstanding will be scrutinized to death tomorrow?
What does this mean? what did he do? I was waiting for somebody to respond to Pete’s question (above) but nobody has yet lol. I’m in class right now. Didn’t see it either.
It’ll be worth it because then they can show Arod’s career .325/.402/.678 line vs the Angels.
Which way are you voting, because if you’re voting for “probably a lot”, I won’t vote against you.
Nice moment for the boss
im 26 and i still find the jet flybys they do for sporting events to be awesome.
Just once, I’d like to hear someone NOT warble that last long a in “brave.”
Yea, agreed.
A great singer could make extend the “v” and make that sound good. Then I would be impressed
I just tried it to myself and laughed at how silly it would be if a singer held the v. Great comment.
Hall of Famer Rod Carew!!!
Carew to the eighth!!!!
Damn. Carew still has a cannon.
OJ Simpson…not a Jew. But guess who is…
Should have done more for The Boss… all that wasted time–could’ve done some montage or something
I agree
The dumbass has entered the booth.
“The second dumbass has entered the booth.”
FTFY
Damn, beat me to it.
First pitch @ 11:34 EST
I just yawned five times within the span of about thirty seconds.
These kids have better syntax than half the announcers out there.
Bob Sheppard would be proud.
And by syntax, I mean pronunciation.
and the game….after this….
Keys to the game- NL: Score runs. AL: Score runs. Thank you Fox!
KEYS TO THE GAME
AL: Hit
NL: Pitch
98.. effortless.
100, wow.
if the NL wins the game Ramirez will be a star…..an “all star”?
juiced gun or is Price really hitting 98 and 99?
I have been thinking juiced gun. They are allowed for the all star game
besides that slider hes been above 98 with every pitch. let him keep going like this Joe!
WE will find out when/if Pettitte pitches
I thought this was a steroid joke for a minute and was very >:(
haha, nah. Just saying if Pettitte is throwing 92-93, we can be sure the gun is juiced by a mph or two
Yeah, I figured that. =P
Price showed up with the straight gas.
Classic Cano defensive play!
Did you know he has a shortstop’s arm at second?
So lazy.
good recovery Robbie
Lol Robbie. Booted it and still made a nice throw.
Ichiro is teh coolest.
2 good plays for the AL.
Ichiro, you are now forgiven for your horrible transgressions against the Yankees this past weekend.
Damn. At least we don’t have to see Ichiro until the 2011 regular season.
Very loud “Jeter we love you.” He loves you too, hun, now quiet down.
Awww…that’s awesome.
Gameday says Price’s 98s, 99s, and lone 100 mph fastball are all legit.
well then, maybe not juiced. keep throwing that hard David lol
Jeets is the epitome of cool.
hahaha, gotta love it.
Sheppard is going to follow Jeter around like a ghost for the rest of his career. Jeter should force away announcers to use that recording too.
they got the 08 introduction, awesome
Umm…doesn’t Sheppard already have a monument?
Yup.
Nope, just a plaque.
Shit. That could’ve been broken fingers.
How does everyone feel about Jeter still using Bob Sheppard? I don’t have a problem, and the Yankees use a dead woman’s version of God Bless America anyway.
Jeter walks! Why can’t he do this more in the regular season?
/kidding’d
Jeets with the hustle!
Fuck yo couch, Ubaldo.
my roommate has tickets for the game on saturday. wish he had an extra ticket, should be a great ceremony for both Bob and George for Old Timer’s Day
AL is set up.
I’m calling a three run homer right here.
Damn. —___—
Teeerrrrible swings by Hamilton.
Hamilfail.
WAIT A SECOND< OTHER PLAYERS GIDP WITH MEN ON FIRST AND THIRD???!
I thought it was A-Rod exclusive.
Ryan Howard vs. David Price.
Heh heh heh.
(Watch Howard hit a homer.)
Think he’ll see any sliders?
No need.
Andy sighting!
Sound the alarms!
I can’t believe Girardi’s gonna use him in the ASG. This means I have to actually care about the ASG. ;_;
Price is just doing work up there
DAMMIT ROBBIE
Cano makes that play for the Yankees.
CANO! Pick it up butterfingers!
It’s okay, Cano. You’re still awesome.
Cano not representing too well
Get the shitty defense out of the way now I guess
you guys see this yet? patches for Bob and The Boss
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-.....id=5378020
I think the Steinbrenner patch should just be GMS, sort of like what the Rockies did with Keli McGregor. The Sheppard patch looks very nice.
And there is the gun
Cano makes up for it.
Shortstops arm!
Robbie’s arm makes up for his mistake
Now let’s see if the NL does something.
(Probably not)
At least the AL has an actual starting second baseman this year.
If Vlad keeps this up, I wonder how much money and years he gets this off season. And by who.
Jeez Vlad.
I hate Fox. Seriously.
Oh my God I’m going to kill a baby that Vlad spot was terrible.
Wtf? A light 99 mph fastball vs a hard one? Get the fuck out of here.
Seriously. Bottom 2nd and I just put it on mute. I always like to time it and see how long it takes for the FOX games.
His fastball isn’t just fast, it’s hard. Price throws a “light” upper-90′s fastball…
Oh boy.
I am lucky. I throw a hard upper-60s fastball.
That ball sounded like it was going to get out of here.
Now dats turning on a fastball.
What is on Robbie’s head?
He must of stolen Cervelli Helmet.
looks like they’re all wearing that helmet. newer model of Frankie’s helmet
They’re all wearing super-duty helmets, not just Cano.
Yea I thought so too, but then I saw Crawford with a normal helmet on deck.
Wow, everybody got a FB, except Cano…
hahaha…so, I live in Chicago, right? The local Fox news teaser was just talking about Pinella not coming back after season. And the teaser ended with, “And what about Joe Girardi from the Yankees coming to manage? More on the news after the game.”
Pettitte!!!!!!!
(I am now nervous at an ASG. I SHOULD NOT BE NERVOUS AT AN ASG.)
I’m with you. I do not want Andy to fail ever. Oh, Ethier strike out. Sweet.
I am a bit in love with him soooo
I can tell…lol. I’m a girl, so I know where you’re coming from, though.
Yay, more Yankee lady fans
How many are there here? I feel like there were only two (you included) before I decided to meddle in here. Fun fact: I’m also an Andy Pettitte fan, but not to your extent. We should crown you or something. lol.
I think I already have the crown. =P
Erm, there’s Rebecca, Riddering (she’s not here so much any more though
), dr mrs the yankee, rek4gehrig when she shows up, aaaargh I’m forgetting like everyone
Ah, so there’s a few. I’m in good company then. =)
I’m another, even if I post almost never. Read almost every comment every day though.
Who are the Yankee Ladies? I like the sound of it.
Pettitte’s taking names!
Yea Jeter’s not wearing the cool-flow/ cervelli helmet.
Woot K!
If this keeps up, Bex is gonna need oxygen.
Pwnd. Sit down, Andre.
Jorge’s a Hall of Famer!
Jorge is an efifng Hall of Famer too. He should be a lock if you compare him to other catching greats.
of course the worst hitter in their lineup gets a single
Two batters, two Ks. Wow.
THAT WAS AWESOME (fans self)
Does he go out for an encore? Does bex JIHP a metric fuckton more than normal? Tune into the bottom of the third inning in Anaheim…
ha awesome
jaysonst
NL hitters Andy Pettitte faced in his last All Star appearance in ’01: Luis Gonzalez, Todd Helton, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa. He K’d Bonds
I have that downloaded and he blatantly grins like an idiot after striking out Bonds. It’s adoooooraaaableeee
Andy is so nasty now. Best he has ever been. It’s amazing how smart he has become as a pitcher.
Nice article on his evolution as pitcher:
http://www.nj.com/yankees/inde....._cont.html
Is it just me or does Crawford’s stance seem even more open this season?
This… this has made the All-Star Game completely worth it. *_*
Confirm/deny, the following exchange is accurate:
Bex’s friend: Hey Bex, there’s this guy I’d like you to meet . . .
Bex: Is it Andy?!?
Bex’s friend: No, he’s actually . . .
Bex: Pass.
Hahaha deny ;P
It is more like this right?
*Bexy’s friend walks into the room*
Bexy: “IS IT YOU ANDY!?! HERE TO take me to… Oh it’s you…GTFO…”
*Bexy installs a sign on door that says [DON'T KNOCK IF YOU'RE NOT ANDY!]
this entire “conversation” is making me laugh really hard, I gotta say.
my goodness Josh Johnson. never seen Ichiro look like that in an AB
Eff it, get Jeter out of there, I don’t want him cracking his knuckles on a fastball.
Call that a strike for the A.L., you prick.
Tell us how you really feel.
You’re a deuce bag!
Be nice, I’m our last defense against the teriosts.
Lucky this is an All-Star game because I would have been bitching about that strike 3 call.
I guess this isn’t an All Star Game for the umps.
I doubt there’s enough good umps to fill out a game.
It’s funny because it’s true.
Looks odd in a Rangers uni.
Would look better in pinstripes.
Just wait a few months!
noticed that in the introductions. just seems off
Hah, Girardi took out Ichiro but not Jeter.
I think it was an excuse to get a real center fielder in the game, plus Hunter is a huge fan favorite there. And yes I realize that Hunter is only a center fielder in name only
And because Elvis Andrus sucks.
That “Ahah” from Joe means he really doesn’t care what you share with him right now. He’s trying to win.
Kind of awesome to see Girardi placate McCarver and treat him like an idiot…
What exactly was said? Saw a tweet about Girardi basically blowing him off but I missed it.
Get used to Girardi managing you Lee. You’ll be here soon enough.
Lee inducing grounders to Jeter and Cano. Yummy.
Those were like 2-pitch innings for Pettitte and Lee.
im thinking how awesome it would’ve been for Lee to be in pinstripes for the first time for this game. then i remember about Jesus
Well at least next year’s all star game you’ll have Cliff Lee pitching to Jesus Montero.
That gave me a boner
When Hughes is going to pitch?
Scott Boras, just leaning in the background making ridiculous Prince Fielder comparisons on his phone
Seriously. Fielder isn’t good of a fielder and he doesn’t look like the type to age well. Great hitter but the contract comparisons are ridiculous.
Damn you Braun!
Wow, I thought that broke his wrist for a second. Glad he’s ok.
GET.
OUT.
OF.
MY.
HEAD.
That’s not what you said last night.
Well, Pat, it’s not last night is it?!
BTW, you left your watch here.
Don’t worry, eat some fiber, nature will take its course.
I’ll be sure to give it back unwashed.
U can keep it, it always kept shitty time.
WORST…THREAD…EVER
hahah, agreed.
Nothing good came out of that little back and forth.
Wow, I thought he just broke his wrist. Wisconsin just had a mini-heart attack. Damn.
I just got back from a trip to Milwaukee…trust me, not a day goes by where that city doesn’t collectively treat itself to a mini-heart attack.
haha
IETCVM.
Braun’s damn lucky he’s not hurt.
Yes he is.
Congratuations, your phone has a fucking kickstand. It’s still a phone. Nobody wants to huddle up around a phone and watch a goddamn movie.
the AL will score when that country bumkin brings in rhodes.
You know what I was just thinking on that play? Braun is lucky he didn’t get hurt.
http://riveraveblues.com/2010/.....ent-968252
Lol I know. Wanted to be the 4th to say it
Phil warming up in the pen
Yikes Mauer.
Wow…that throw was downright Posadian.
Get out.
Wow…that throw was downright
Posadian.Cervellian./14% CS rate
Nice. I like this one better.
Wow Joe, where the hell did u send that one?
The end is near for Mauer’s days as a catcher.
That was a strike…
Come on Verlander your better than this.
Verlander is no Pettitte obvs
I take it back (mostly) if you get out of it, Justin!
Ha, Corey Hart remembered that he was Corey Hart. Unproductive outs FTW.
Jeez how many people use “All I Do is Win” for their walk up songs? Soooooo many.
This leads me to ask, is there a list out there that has all the songs ever chosen for each player in the history of the MLB?
Well at least he only let Molina get one at-bat but I’d have also pinch hit for Hart. O well, at least Girardi is playing to win
Who’s the back up catcher for the AL?
Victor?
Buck I think.
VMart, right?
He’s on the roster but he’s hurt, so he’s not playing
Yuck………on both counts. The national league might start running wild once the righties start coming in
Yup. Bexarama is correct. It’s John Buck.
Ugh. Well at least we have Mauer…
Nick Swisher.
Brain looked like he could have broken a wrist on that play!
/1/2 hour ago’d
/Idon’treadIjustpost’d
Nice job Verlander
I wonder if the Yankees will wear the black arm bands as well as the patches for the rest of the year.
They probably (read: definitely) will. When Scooter died, they wore the black 10 and the armband into the playoffs. This time the armband is for two iconic and essential members of the Yankee family.
Slade kinda reminds me of a less powerful Hamilton. Hopefully without the drug problems.
That’d be nice.
Ugh with all these NL starters why use relievers no matter how good they are?
This early I mean.
So what are the chances that Charlie Manuel puts in Infante and tells him to bunt thus making this game ridiculous. I wouldn’t put it past him to bunt with a group of all stars (including Votto) on the bench
Holy fucking crap..I didn’t know Kou was that good this season.
Kuo compared to the other NL pitchers throwing meatballs at 94 mphs vs. the 99 of Jimenez and Johnson.
Kuo is on a short list of releivers I’d love to have in my bullpen.
Kuo is ridiculous but so injury prone (and of course, subject to Torre’s bullpen… whims). I’m sure Dodger fans are freaking out at him being used.
Would love for Mauer or Cano to take him deep…
Every fastball has been “poured” over the plate. Someone get Joe a thesaurus.
At least they weren’t fisted over the plate.
C’mon Robbie!
Is it really bad that when Buck just said the name “Halladay” I thought “wasn’t Lester just warming up in the AL pen? What’s wrong with Joe?”
/Kazmir’d
Seriously, can no pitcher field a bunt properly?
Thoughts of Torre, Schilling, sock, no bunts, my anger, sadness.
Robbie spittin on a first pitch slider… LOVE IT
Ahahaha Kuo what was that
Wow Kuo, even Pettitte wouldn’t make that bad of a throw.
It would be awesome if a Yankee came through and won the MVP. Storybook almost…
Kuo looking like Andy with that one. lol
alright RBI for Robbie
Cano!
1-0 final, Robbie MVP! Or something…
Good job, Robbie. You stay awesome.
Nice AB Cano, nice AB.
So lazy…should’ve been a home run.
Wait, wasn’t Hughes warming up earlier?
C’mon Mauer. Not representing the Twins well.
The Twins don’t represent the Twins well.
No, I’m joking. But only slightly.
Not a good fundamental game for Mauer thus far.
Heh, Girardi just informed Mauer that he owes him 50 push ups for the base running mistake.
Not well-played, Mauer.
+1 I’m not even allowed in Mexico.
I’m sure that has something to do with our above conversation.
/gets the joke
Wasn’t he supposed to freeze on the grounder in front of him? Doesn’t he get a +5 in fundamentals cause he plays for the Twins?
Wouldn’t it be tremendous fun to see an objective +/- study of smart vs. dumb plays? Maybe the Twins, Angels and Cardinals wouldn’t lead by 100+ runs per year after all!
If Bell is in the game now, who is supposed to be the NL closer?
Capps? LOL.
Lidge???
Broxton?
*just wanted to join in*
But seeing as he went to relievers after four and has started using closers to get through the fifth, Charlie Manuel will probably use him to get the last out of the seventh.
Yeah, I had no idea what was going on, I just wanted to add to the list. But yeah, you probably have a point.
Is it just me or have all these iPhone ads been parental related?
gotta appeal to the parents. i dont think an ad showing their daughter having naughty facetime calls to some dude would win over their parents.
Considering that the demographic for the “Skype” application they came up with consists of:
A- People who have an iPhone 4,
B- know other people with an iPhone 4
C- said people both use the app, and
D- have a genuine interest in seeing each other during a conversation.
It’s not surprising that the commercials are targeting white parents of young adults.
Come on…they also had that one with the black folks!
Haven’t seen it.
11 players on the DL, totally insane.
It’s like a production of the Scottish play up there.
cant wait to see Hughes in the 8th
/reply from 2009
Why are the Braves a surprise team?
They aren’t the Phillies.
Because Buck and McCarver live in a world with about seven ML teams: Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Cardinals, Bob Gibson, the Mets and whatever team they happen to be paid to watch that week.
You got me on the Bob Gibson mention. I completely wasn’t expecting that, haha.
Indeed. Kudos, sir.
I’m actually a lady.
Completely agreed. Well played.
Nice job Lester…last time you will ever hear me say that.
Unless he gives up 5 ER in 2.2 IP to the Yankees.
Eh, I love Lester. Easy top 5 non-Yankee I’d love to be a Yankee guy.
Ditto. He also seems like a non-whiny douchebag, unlike like 75% of the rest of his team.
Agreed. My favorite Red Sock. He’s the only one I can think of that I would love to see in pinstripes.
I would love to have JD Drew. Positive UZR, .900 OPS player, lots to like. Except for injuries but hey he’s no Nick Johnson.
Jetes!
25-5 in their last 30? Hoooly shit.
That’s September 2007 Rockies right there.
OMG ANDRUS WHY.
Ew, sloppy. He had no business getting caught there.
Damn, I just walked right into that one.
*Hangs head in shame*
I honestly think Jesus is no worse at defense than a guy like Bryan McCann.
That’s pretty impossible to know, isn’t it? Major league breaking shit, major league umps, all that …
Wow, this whole game has been pretty sloppy. How do you yell at kids when they make mistakes when the millionaires in the allstar game can’t even do it.
This game is booorrrring
Ortiz is using that damn song too?
Manual really is going through his pitchers
Yeah he is, you don’t need to do anything special against Ortiz, just throw him fastballs up and in and you’ll get one of three outcomes: popup, strikeout swinging or strikeout looking
Odds are he’s going to use his re-sub on Halladay and run him out for the next 120 pitches.
Rooting for a positive outcome to this AB makes me feel like a worse person. That’s probably indicative of serious problems, isn’t it?
No. I am SO CONFLICTED right now. I’jm like “Hit a homer… no then you’ll probably get MVP… AAAGHH!!!”
Now I’m all like “yay: strikeout!” And then, “oh crap, he just struck out.”
Can’t say I minded that outcome too much though
good to know i wasnt the only one thinking that
This AB = Ortiz AB
Wow it looks like the Yankees have to carry the AL team.
Lucky so many of them got elected then.
Yup. Oh look it’s time for Hughes to shine.
Dear Fox Chicago News,
No, Joe Girardi will not be leaving the first place Yankees to manage the horrible Cubs after this season. No matter how many times you run the teaser.
Sincerely,
A Displaced NYer in Chicago
wow… that just hurts my head.
Ha my brother will soon be joining you as a displaced NYer in Chicago, he’s moving out there Sunday. Question: He’s gonna be working in Romeoville, should he live in in a place like Naperville or in the city itself. He’s 26.
The worst part…of course now I will stay up to see the report after the game.
Esteban, I’ve actually never been out to Romeoville or Naperville, but I get the sense that there is not much going on in either place (though more in Naperville for sure). From Chicago to Romeoville though would be a hike and a half, around an hour and a half depending where from.
To the Chicago Reporters:
http://i846.photobucket.com/al.....erious.jpg
Yeah, I live in Chicago and saw it too. Would Girardi have to change his uniform number to 3 ?
Hughes coming in!
4 runs for the AL in the 7th. You read it here first.
I sure as heck hope you’re right…
After so many years, Jeter STILL looks nervously at the camera.
ahhh Hughes!!
I wish Girardi saved Hughes for the 8th, just for the conspiracy theorists.
I wanted him to do that too, heh.
Little Pujols got jokes!
Hughes getting squeeezed
Oh boy.
way to go Torii
Come on Phil.
Hughes, come on. ;_;
That is so not cool.
Ugh Torii.
Work out of it, Phil.
Or let Thornton do it.
scott rolen best base runner evahhh!!!!
We are going to lose Home Field because of Phil Hughes?
get out of this Thorthon, dont want Hughes getting a loss.
Thornton i meant
Wiggy at 3rd. Girardi settin Alex up to be the hero…
Hopefully the Good Guys win this Chi-town showdown.
/Hawk Harrelson
Does this guy have a 2nd pitch?
Eephus pitch.
Oh greaaaaat.
Hahahah, one of the more entertaining live mics we’ve heard.
poor Phil
Oh damn.
This might be the NL’s year…
FUDGin FUDGESICLE EATING FUDGEPACKERS!!!!
Crap.
And umm…why are there so many people cheering for the NL in Anaheim?
Aaarghhh
Ah crap.
Nice rip, though.
Cano would have thrown Byrd out at home.
So, I guess the Yanks will be playing two on the road in the World Series? Gives them a great opportunity to clinch at home for the first time since 96.
And 2009.
This game ain’t over.
Joe G. must be like “damn, Boone Logan can do that”
Thanks for nothing Hughes!
Hmm. I bet a 20 you’re a Sox fan.
Spoiler: Nintendo wins
Can’t wait to hear how this was Phil’s fault.
Well he wasn’t exactly sharp. He did allow a couple of hits.
True. Kind of amazing there is such a big gap between the starters and the followers.
it kinda was… but who cares.
this is the freaking ASG and the Yankees will win the World Series regardless of where they play.
Meh. No one will remember when A-Rod hits a walk off.
except McCarver who will relive how ARod finally turned around after his steroid admission… because why would he miss an opportunity to rail on the Yankees.
I don’t know if we’d even be able to hear McCarver over the sound of Buck’s boredom.
Do I smell All-Star game pie for a Yankee pinch hitter in the late innings?
If this holds up, we’ll have to win the World Series in only FIVE games this year. What’s up with that?!
Really wish someone other then Phil Hughes would have been on the hook for the loss here.
This is why I get all nervous when Yankees are in the All-Star Game. SIGH.
It was and I am a yanks fan!
Well I lost a 20.
Is Harkey is bullpen coach?
*the
When did Joba sneak onto the AL All Star roster?
http://instantrimshot.com/
Sick hook by Bailey.
Country suck… but daisy dukes and cowboy boots makes up for it.
Hmm, really? Can you articulate why “country suck” sir? I’ll take country’s stories and sound any day of the week over most current genres. So, no you, baby carlos, suck for not giving a reason to insult country music.
BTW- these two doing God Bless America rendition do indeed suck. Although, i would never classify these two as country.
And there’s the generic country singer missing from the National Anthem.
They’re in LA and this is the best they could come up with?
They’re not in LA
BUT IT SAYS SO ON THEIR OFFICIAL TEAM NAME!
/more outrage about that ridiculous name
For us on the right coast, 25 miles away is basically LA.
“For us on the right coast, anything in California that isn’t San Francisco is basically LA.”
FTFY
Everything above San Diego and below San Francisco is LA in my mind.
See what I mean?
Get something started, Swish!
Vince Neil and Tommie Lee were not available.
And Brittney Spears would not agree to a duet with Justin Bieber because she feared the dead squirrel’s tail stapled to his head would bite her.
Why would she be afraid? It’s not like she hasn’t had anything that squirrel could’ve given her.
Burn. In more ways than one.
And then it all becomes worthwhile when you get to hear Joe Buck say, “Dinner for Schmucks.”
Doesn’t that describe their booth during night games?
Boom! Roasted.
Aww Swish.
Yay Buck!
And Holliday does his best “I am overpaid” impression.
Shades of last year’s NLDS, kinda…
Holliday, sweet.
Holliday Castillo’d that catch.
Is Wainwright Hughes’ ceiling? They just seem similar with the fastball-curve combo..
I was thinking the same thing.Looks like Wainwright throws cutter too.
Just threw a nasty one to K Hunter.
If Hughes could reach Waino’s level, I’d be a happy man.
Isn’t it kind of silly to cite players’ numbers in here considering those numbers’ve come against the Angels and the Angels, you know, aren’t pitching?
/why am I expecting logic out of these guys?
Beltran: still waiting for a fastball.
My mom would throttle you.
Hot.
Tell her to bring it.
Giggity?
Let’s go AL, let’s go!
Clap clap
What I’ve learned:
Matt Holliday + Fly Ball + High Profile Game = E 7
Vernon Wells remembered he is useless.
Really?
Really.
Imagine the riot if Girardi hit A-Rod for Hunter here…
Moment of truth
Come on Tori!
At least TRY Hunter. Smh.
You know, its ok that home field is decided by the all star game when we win. But now that we might lose it… screw this rule!!!!! haha.
To be fair, it’s a genuinely awful idea either way. It’s just not vomiticiously awful when the AL wins.
Yes, of course, but we have been spoiled by the AL dominance. I wonder if the New York Media starts to kill it now that it affects us.
Poor play by Furcal. Just laid Phillips out. Brandon could have broken an ankle on that.
Wow. Wainwright made Hunter look AWFUL.
This games on Hunter.
lmao! games on hughes guy!
Was it just me or were there like a lot of cheers there? Wha why?
The rally monkey was on the jumbotron and no one was actually interested in watching the game.
And that is why the Angels won’t over take the Rangers. Sincerely Cliff Lee
Torii was swinging like he’d never seen a breaking ball. He didn’t even get the hellish curve!
Pasqua says:
“Torii was swinging like he’d never seen a breaking ball”.
The truth since he came up, Pasqua. The guy never has figured out how to handle off speed pitches. Off-Speed like anything but a straight fastball…
……Mr. Hunter-Big Mouth Never backs it up
Someone with a man’s name would’ve gotten a hit right there. Just saying.
LOL
LOL x 2
Torii Hunter’s fantasy & impression- “Blah,Blah,Blah,
Me, Me, Me, Me, We’re going to beat the Yankees, We’re going
to beat the Yankees, We’re going to beat the Yankees, Blah,
BLAH, blah”
reality & end result= Swing and a miss, strike three, 0
for 4 with 3 K’s tonight, Da Yanks Win, Da Yanks win
Who knew? If you keep throwing Torii breaking balls he will swing and miss by about four feet. Oh right, the Yankees’ advance scouts.
gameover
Dude! Turn your televison back on, its not over!
Games can go more than 7 innings?
That statement belongs as an alex gonzalez post. The game is over dude, the people playing right now don’t count because the game is over man. Somehow.
This game ain’t over until A-Rod hits a walk off.
Don’t forget this is on Hughes!
I also blame Arod. I mean why isn’t he in the game? Not a team player?
Aren’t you a delight.
Why do I get the impression your holding your crotch while saying this?
/Daniel O’Brien’d
What is that supposed to mean? I’m a little afraid to ask.
Read it and imagine somebody saying that while holding his crotch. It’ll come to you.
Arod is the only position player left. wonder who he’ll pinch hit for in the 9th.
Maybe if they get it to Buck again, because they can bring Mauer back in?
Seeing as the game is in an AL park. If A-Rod hits a walk-off grand slam. Does he recieve cheers, boos or both?
Both. Angels fans are too stupid and they will make a conspiracy theory that the opposing pitcher did that for…EAST COAST BIAS! OMFG WHY WHY HWY!!!!
/Halos Heaven’d
Am just saying. Hughes gave up 2 of the 3 runs scored.
You can hit the reply button instead of starting another comment.
Please, please continue
trollingtalking. Your input is invaluable.You are pretty awesome, you should post more.
Nintendo vs Sega = Steve Lombardi?
Nope; hasn’t insulted Cashman yet.
Give it some time…
Nah, too busy painting the Sistene Chapel with Leonardo da Vinci.
/old meme’d
Cano is the only reason the AL has a run. judt saying.
Andy should’ve pitched the whole game
Price for 3
Pettitte for 3
Lee for 3
I DUNNO WHY THEY DIDN’T JUST DO THAT!!!!
Can we bring back the real good AL hitters?
They didnt do much earlier…NL just pitching much better. They were bound to win 1 anywayz. We’ll just get the next 13
Contemplating not having home field advantage due to an exhibition game.
Yep, it really fucking bothers me.
The team with the best record should have home-field. Period. Closed. Final. Finito. In Conclusion. Done.
“Oh, but they don’t play the same schedule so that isn’t fair either.”
Talk about a stupid argument.
This guy Brian Wilson is naaaasty.
Most of his success comes from his ability to keep the ball in the park at a very good rate.
And the 11.9 k/9. That helps too.
haha true. Forgot that it was that high.
And his shoes hurt my eyes… that must be the key to his success.
I just noticed, but man those orange cleats are ugly.
haha, at least we know who sees the important stuff. Those shoes will haunt me.
If I EVER pitch in a rec league team again, I’ll wear neon necklaces, neon cleats and whatever else is game legal.
If I ever pitch again I’m doing it on acid.
I fucking hate Valverde’s guts.
Not today, I dont.
You won’t if he becomes our 8th inning guy.
Um, that’s not going to happen.
Valverde is such a dickweed. /immature’d
Heath Bell in 3D glasses. Hee.
Think we’ll get to see Valverde’s double fist herky jerky epileptic chicken dance?
Not a big fan of Valverde.
Ugh. Rootin for an Ortiz BB so he can pinch hit Arod.
I would love for A-Rod to hit a walk-off home run, and then see that AJ Burnett made the trip to LA just so he could throw a pie at him.
So, do we see three homers this inning? Including a walk-off pinch hit blast by A-Rod?
Broxton sucks….he will blow this game
Heh tying man at bat.
Saving A-Rod for the walk off, right?
Broxton v ARod… repeat with ARod blasting one.
Boras melts down and jizzes in his pants claiming ARod the greatest situational hitter to ever play the game. Hands out binders of ARod facts and figures to compliment his statement.
Why Beltre? Why?
Yikes.
DAMN IT GOOMBA!
Screw you Beltre… haha
Terry Francona would like to see you in his office
Great. Plate. Discipline.
Does Girardi want home run advantage?
field*
Darn RS…that pitch was near his nose
If Buck ends the game with a DP here, I’m gonna weep.
and Joe Buck will kiss McCarver
damn Buck, that was right down the pipe
Who the heck is John Buck and why is he hitting instead of Arod?
He can’t be pinch hit for. He’s the only catcher left.
No other catchers.
Son of a bitch.
Thank you big SLOPPY.
Fucking Ortiz
Speed kills.
RSN killing us
You slow sack of crap!
WOW
freaking Ortiz and his fatass.. great way to screw this up
That was a very tough play for a big man. Better to be forced out at 2b then doubled up for first.
COME ON JOE WHERE IS AROD THIS IS INSANITY I WISH I COULD USE COMIC SANS
Wow, that was just utterly terrible.
Fucking pathetic.
Horrendous game. Especially to Hunter and Ortiz.
LOL NL
This is perplexing…where was Arod?
doing interviews with Robbie.
Ok, not that it matters that much but why ARod did not pinch hit is beyond me. Joe, think you had your head up your ass there
So ARod never got into the game?
There is a money limit on who can play. ARod playing would have caused the Yankees to pay extra luxury tax while having to endure the wrath of “small market” teams who say they can’t compete with a team that has such a warrior.
Rumor has it Larry Lucchino invoked the “Dark Side” clause which made ARod ineligible.
A-rod thats all i got to say
Ummmm…I would imagine that there are few ways to ignite the ire of the NY msm. Girardi leaving A-Rod on the bench in a loss is probably one of the ways to do it. Yikes.
Imagine if Mr Green Tea did it
Well Yankees have to win the World Series in 5 games now.
What are you talking about? I’m calling a sweep of the Rockies, bro.
Rockies won’t make it. They don’t have enough pitching after Ubaldo and they don’t hit well outside of Coors field, consistently.
Get to watch them every night as the game feed on Fox Sports Network.
should we worry that A-Rod might be hurt?
I thought ARod will pinch hit for Beltre. Joe G has got to take ARod out tonite.
I heard Girardi was looking for Arod but he was taking a nap in the clubhouse.
/unnamed player’d
How the hell do you let 1 legged Beltre bat with the tying run on in the ninth instead of A-rod? WTF Joe?
Probably his .330 batting average. and Joe G probably didn’t have the heart to take out the guy before he had his first at-bat. But obviously I’d rather have liked to see A-Rod. Or maybe Girardi was waiting for 2 guys to get on and let A-Rod hit a walk-off?…
He had no problem taking Wigginton out after 1 inning in the field and not letting him hit.
same thing happen to albert pujols a couple years back i think
And a note to Buck and McCarver: Byrd’s play on Oritz was not “brilliant.” You know who else knew that Papi’s fat ass was probably lumbering too slowly down to 2B on that play? Me. The guy sitting on his couch. Let’s lay off the hyperbole.
If anything, that play looked really sloppy. The throw was a last ditch effort to get the ball back into the infield. Anyone faster would’ve been safe at 2nd.
I thought the turn-and-throw was actually pretty impressive (in terms of accuracy), but to slobber over the play like it was something special was just classic overhype by those two.
Hey he won the Derby – he is demanding multi year extension. Monday counts, Tuesday doesnt count..
Eh. Joe G just wants to be celebrating at Yankee Stadium after we win the World Series 4-0.
Someone go back in time and let Joe know this game counted. Nearly 600 homers sitting on the bench…
Girardi pulled a LaRussa circa 2k7.
Selig looks like a zombie.
ABOMB > Goomba
Why oh why Joe G?
watevs. the yanks showed last year that they can win on tne road in the WS. it’ll be harder, but lets worry about getting to the WS first.
After I read two articles how Arod wanted to play hero in ASG, I would say he is real happy to be the only player not to get into the game for AL.
Hahah Rosenthal must be like 4 feet tall, tops. Waino is towering above him.
oops wrong spot.
I know home field advantage is important but…I can’t get too worked up over the All Star Game. To me, it’s still an exhibition game.
Agreed. The NL had good pitching, and as much as I hate to accept defeat, they won. It would have been nice to keep the AL streak going and have home field advantage, but I do think the best team usually wins no matter where they are, hopefully that best team is the Yanks.
Exactly. Philly one in ’08 and didn’t have home field advantage. Again, that is important but I don’t think it’s everything. It’s just too bad a Yankee had to get a loss (not that Hughes pitched particularly well, but still).
I don’t see any reason not to pinch hit Alex unless he’s hurt. Fine, you can’t pinch hit him for the catcher, but Joe had two other opportunities. Isn’t it the manager’s goal to give everyone playing time?
Just thinking how the blogs wud explode if it was Francona or Green Tea doing it.
But Bud Selig told me this game counts.
I don’t know what to think know.
Does anyone have a non-sarcastic reason for why Alex didn’t play? I’m so confused.
His hip hasn’t been 100 percent this year, and the Yanks would rather rest him for five days than trot him out there in an exhibition game. As he said during the Derby, he’s finally started to feel stronger; no point ruining that progress for the All Star Game.
Ok, i get that. But Joe hand-selected Alex to be on the team! Why not let him stay home and rest?
I hate to say it, but Youk would have been a nice guy to have there.
Well, Youk was more deserving than half the AL team. That’s for sure.
Also true. Should have been there over Konerko anyways.
Girardi just said Arod was getting ready to pinch-run for Papi if Beltre got on base. Girardi had no intention whatsoever of pinch-hitting Arod in the 9th.
what? That would have been even more wierder.
Really? Well then at least he’s not hurt. Still a weird decision.
Awesome decision making.
What a savvy baseball mind.
Rosenthal is short.
Nick Swisher has testicles that are bigger than he is.
To be fair, Nick Swisher’s testicles are bigger than most people.
It’s always good to leave the third best player of the generation on the bench when you’re down two runs…seems like a smart strategy.
Let’s not beat up Girardi on this. If this loss winds up affecting the Yanks, that would be a GOOD thing because that means the Yankees are in the World Series.
Also, A-Rod was sitting on the bench for three-plus hours, and everyone’s expecting him to just march up there and hit a walk-off home run off a guy throwing 99. That’s a pretty tall task for the best of hitters. Let A-Rod save the walk-off drama for when he’s actually playing for the Yankees.
Well…lets not JUST beat up on Giradi, lets also beat up on Phil Hughes for blowing the game, David Ortiz for being a fucking fat immobile roided up malodorous piece of shit, and lets beat up on whoever selected the game for somehow getting Adrian Beltre but not That Ugly Whiny Piece of Shit in the game.
Or lets not beat up on anybody since it is a stupid exhibition game that no one who plays in it actually care about.
If it were “just” an exhibition game, fine…but since home field in the WS is on the line, I’m somewhat pissed. Also I felt the game was poorly managed in general.
Both managers failed to manage properly, yes, but you have to remember that home field advantage is important, but it isn’t everything. I’m sure it usually doesn’t even dictate who will win the WS. Remember, they used to just switch back and forth every year before Selig decided to make the ASG the deciding factor.
Of course it’s not the deciding factor…no one’s suggesting that it is. However, if it’s close, homefield could be come big-ish.
In the last seven World Series, the team with home field advantage has won 4 and lost 3. If the series goes to 7 games, it might matter a little bit more, but otherwise, it doesn’t much matter at all.
It is an exhibition game.
The player’s play like it is and it is managed like one.
If the AL manager was not Girardi you and everybody else here would be killing him for not hitting Arod.
I was yelling at my TV. Fully expected A-Rod to be following Ortiz in the 9th. I don’t care if it’s “just” the All-Star game. That was a f-ing dumbass move that deserves to be criticized.
If the AL manager was not Girardi, it’s entirely possible that A-Rod wouldn’t even be on the team in the first place. And if Girardi wasn’t the manager, I wouldn’t be killing him right now because I’d be in bed.
Furthermore, what do you want to happen? You want the Steinbrenners to fire Girardi as the Yankees’ for not pinch-hitting A-Rod in an All-Star Game? I’m not losing sleep over this. At least, no more than I’ve already lost by staying up to watch this.
“Yankees’ manager”
Alex is too big to have to actually play in the game.
He is just a face there to represent baseball.
You could say, he is the Godfather of the game.
Maybe it was a shout out to the Boss. Steinbrenner never particularly cared for Yankees players playing for the All Star teams.
Why leave the active leader in homeruns riding pine when you have the chance to tie the game, “Ortiz on first…down by two and A-Rod delivers an A-Bomb to tie the ga…”or first pitch pop out. I just don’t get it, why even bring him to the game at all? If it counted Joe G goes to A-Rod 10/10 times in any other game, what a waste.
I think this is a devious plan to make folks talk abt this game. A selig decree. No other reason comes to mind.
Never imagined i would be irked at the end of “this” game. Joe G deserves kudos, somehow he has made Yankee fans get frustrated with the ASG.
I still cant believe Arod didnt hit when a Yankee manager was calling the shots.
A-Rod again making it all about him by forcing Girardi not to use him so he’s all everyone talks about after the game.
/MSM’d
A+++++ comment
I hope there is a game 7 in the world series and we’re playing in it.
Girardi’s horrible mismanagement probably cost the Yanks 6 million in revenue.
Oh, get off it. This is why people hate Yankee fans. It’s a g-d exhibition game. Home field advantage in the World Series is overhyped, and people are making something out of a glorified exhibition game that’s worth absolutely nothing. How tiring can you get with this attitude?
Plus, did it occur to you that perhaps the Yanks’ heads weren’t totally in the game? Perhaps their boss died this morning. Perhaps the loss of a man whose had more of an impact on most of their lives than just about anyone else would matter a tad bit more than an All Star Game. The insensitivity and overreactions are inane.
Thank you, Ben, for expressing exactly how I feel about this whole thing.
No really, this time it counts.
The players and managers really care about winning.
I mean taking David Price out after rolling through 2 innings with 23 pitches.
Taking Jeter out for Andrus, Cano for Kinsler, and John Buck for Mauer.
These are all moves you make when you really care about winning the game.
Exactly. Despite MLB’s stupid exhortions of making it count, the managers have continued to manager it in order to get everyone into the game. The stupid part is that it counts, not that Joe Girardi bungled the game away or whatever some are claiming.
You’re wrong Ben. Alex totally would have homered, he’s been clutch for like 18 months now.
Of course. How could I be so silly? A-Rod, after sitting for 3 hours, was going to hit a game-changing home run against a guy who’s surrendered 1 home run to right handed hitters all season. Duh.
I think there is a more sane medium out there. Ones were the fans are genuinely sensitive about this week’s events but also with possibility of a WS appearance this was a big game.
What irks the fans is a once-in-a-generation talent is not put in the game by his own manager. If fans are watching for made for TV games like this which also has some serious implications, why not use your bullet.
Witout being disagreeable, genuine questions can be asked of one Mr Joe G.
“You play to win the game!!!”
Really? Home Field is overrated?!?!? In the World Series, I do believe the team that has the final two games at their home field does have a slight advantage, Mr. Kabak.
If we have to even one game 6 or 7 in St. Louis, Atlanta, San Diego, or Cincinnati instead of the friendly confines of Yankee Stadium then the entire Universe will be bemoaning the result of this ridiculous exhibition contest.
In other words, I hate Bid Selig….very much.
It is. Home field advantage is completely overrated. For example, if the Yanks win Game 1 and lose Game 2 they are in perfect position to sweep at home.
Really? Home Field is overrated?!?!? In the World Series, I do believe the team that has the final two games at their home field does have a slight advantage, Mr. Kabak.
In the past seven World Series, the team with home field advantage is 4-3. That is the slightest of slight advantages. If the series goes to 7 games, it matters, but that doesn’t happen too often.
It’s really just an exhibition game, and it was managed as such by both teams. Yankee fans are really embarrassing themselves with this outrage tonight.
Yankee fans are really embarrassing themselves with this outrage tonight
Thank you. That really needed to be said (but I wish “some” had been added in there), because this is a bit too extreme of a reaction.
Some. Yes. Not all. Some. You’re right.
once again simply stated:
exhibition game decides home field of game 6 and 7.
question- is the goal tougher last year if we have to win game 6 in Philly?
Yes, of course.
And if it happens to us this year it will because of unjustified result of this stupid contest. How can a potential World Series favorite not be upset of this unfair ordeal?
You say this like we didn’t take 2 out of 3 in Philly, like it really matters that they’re playing on Philadelphia and not New York grass.
Ben, 2001!!! The scars and nightmares!! No team should be forced to face such a predicament because of some silly exhibition game. Unfortunately, baseball is not like hockey in that one scenario, home field for do-or-die games matter. And unless we’re dealing, (which is possible), the team will be forced to clinch on the road.
For me, its a combo of past 2001 scars and the undeserved punishment of losing home field for no valid reason that is stoking a fire inside of me right now.
Dude, 2001 sucked. I cannot see the last play, literally. Like, I have to look away from the TV whenever they play it.
You know what was awesome? 1999. When the Yankees somehow managed to win without HFA. Because they were awesome. Like the 2010 Yankees.
It’d be nice to have HFA but if we can’t win without it, we don’t deserve it. We lost in 2001 because we ran into some ridiculous starting pitching, some of our starters blew up, and Mo blew a save at a bad time.
CC batting in game 1 of the WS.
Advantage Yankees.
Girardi planned to lose this game all along.
Girardi didn’t pinch-hit A-Rod because he knows you don’t play for a tie on the road.
Would everyone be happy if A-Rod went into the game after sitting for hours and aggravated his hip? If A-Rod doesn’t start a game, I feel much more comfortable if he doesn’t play at all, especially in a game that has almost zero affect on the Yankees season.
This vitriol is getting a little out of hand.
There is no vitriol. Just a genuine question of why the manager didnt put ARod in.
Maybe not from you, but there’s a lot of dumb vitriol.
there are some outliers out there indeed.
But its funny how ARod is really the lightning rod, i think in a lighter moment he has to chuckle at how he becomes the story everytime.
Well, once i watch a couple of Yankee games I will get over it.
I do believe the vitriol is directed at the nightmare of having to play pivotal game 6 and/or 7 on the road. And sorry but that huge advantage should not be decided by an exhibition.
Thus, my anger is not at Girardi but at Selig for ruining our chances for #28 this year because of a silly game that should be played only for fun and not the destination of game 6-7 on baseball biggest stage. I dread having to win a must win game on the road.
Permanent scars from 2001 and Arizona.
The nightmare? Please. Ease up on the hyperbole.
Ahem. Like Ben said:
http://riveraveblues.com/2010/.....ent-968823
We’re all messed up from 2001 but that World Series was so crazy. Series like that don’t happen that often. No need to be expecting something like that to happen again.
Well, in fairness regarding that record, I believe something like 19 of the last 24 with home field won. That’s a little bigger spread.
What about the good fortune of having 3 straight games at home after you split the first two on the road? It can be spun either way.
Though I totally agree that the ASG deciding anything is absurd.
“Though I totally agree that the ASG deciding anything is absurd.”
Most of my anger is coming from that aspect, folks. We are at disadvantage for Selig’s stupidity
So A-Rods more likely to tweek his hip batting as opposed to pinch running like Joe G was “gonna do”? He was playing for the win. I understand that, he prob wanted A-Rod up with a chance to win not tie. “Why?”, he prob didn’t want A-Rod playing the field and if they tie with no bench left A-Rod could possibly have to play mutiple innings, which je didn’t want. Not that I agree with it, but that why none of us manage a MLB team. I still say you play to win the game. Who was it who said “winning is the most important thing…”
So…I guess this means when we beat the NL champ 4-1 in the World Series we’ll end it at home and not some dingy NL park, huh?
Let’s hope this resembles more 1999 results and not a dreaded, gulp, 2001 repeat.
2001 was the best series ever if you simply pretend it was best of 5.
Much rather us win a damn boring WS than lose a real exciting one.
Agreed!
In theory, I agree, but I talk a lot more about how awesome that 2001 series was than 1998. Sooo … I don’t know!
Totally agreed. Winning a really exciting one is the best of all though
Nothing can sedate me to forget the horrors after game 5.
Unless, we actually avenge those demons and clinch a game 6 in
wherever (hoping Cincy- revenge for 76′) and then the
nightmares will end…. until Knicks season takes over. Those
94 Finals almost destroyed this young boy long ago ;-/
Why are people going crazy over A-Rod not batting in the 9th?
If you’re a sane fan, follow me on twitter! (self-promotion)
I only have 14 followers!
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I’m 100% down for Alex to rest his hip. Here’s a great way for him to get rest…
Stay home.
He wasn’t voted in. He could have been sitting on his couch and stretching/stim/rehabbing etc. all weekend.
They could have used Youk in his spot to find a way to score more than one run.
It’s not the end of the world, but it’s just odd that they wanted him to rest and they were the only reason he even made the roster.
Probably would have lost anyway with the way they were swinging.
Lets sweep Tampa
RIP Boss
Considering what we know of A-Rod, he would have aggravated the hip.
/oldjoke’d
I would like to declare that the dumbest meme from tonight is that Hughes is a chokey choker who chokes.
He game up less than one run per linear weights. Sabermetrics , MFs.
My favorite meme is the one that says Torii Hunter is a dangerous, feared, very good, good… hitter.
I’ve been saying it since 2002, through the 2003-2004 Division series, and last year’s ALCS: the guy can rack straight fastballs and that’s it. You got descent off-speed stuff and good location and he’s an easy out, folks.
Not supported by fact: http://www.fangraphs.com/stats.....itchvalues
If I hear ‘Gold glover Torii Hunter’ one more time I can’t be held responsible for my actions.
My favorite meme is the one that says Torii Hunter is a dangerous, feared, very good, good… hitter.
Eh that’s not really a meme. The BEST CENTERFIELDER EVER! NINE GOLD GLOVES! meme is truly dumb, however.
First meme of the second half.