Sep
21
Yankees clinch playoff berth with win over Rays
ByFor the third straight year and 16th time in the last 17 years, the Yankees are headed to the playoffs. They clinched no worse than the wildcard spot with this afternoon’s win over the Rays, and they can clinch the AL East crown as soon as tonight with a win in the second game of the doubleheader and a Red Sox loss. A full game recap will be up shortly.
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All we do is win win win no matter what….
Nunez two hits, home run, two steals.
Time to shine, baby!
Everyone so concerned about our “b” lineup. Is Nunez A or B? Guy can give Cano/Jeter/Arod a day off and usually does something good although he has had some bad moments. Gotta love it.
I love Noonie! Most of his bad moments seem to be due to rookie over-eagerness. He’s been settling down, more or less; and next year I see him as a potential super-sub.
Think of the VALUE the keepers (refused throw-ins) in the Montero/Lee aborted trade have today (Nunez and Nova.)
Jack Z. fucked up.
As the infield ages, Nunez becomes more valuable. Glad the Yankees kept him around. Love the speed and he’s hit at reasonable rate.
At one point Nunez was a quality player on offense with a wRC+ of 110. He had an AWFUL month and a half which is why his batting line looks like crap now but going forward I think he will be a great utility infielder.
He’s a “B” guy to be sure, but there’s no shame in that when you’re on the New York Yankees. He’s definitely an asset to the team.
As fan I like to say
THANK YOU!
From 1981 to 1995 nothing
From 1996 to today 16 out of 17
After waiting that long I would of never believe they would be this good.
Just amazing!
always darkest just before the dawn …
I know a lot of people here haven’t and I hope that they never will, but I saw a LOT of darkness before dawn.
LOL
Where have you gone Andy Hawkins?…..LOL
Thank you, thank you, thank you. As someone from the same era, I can’t agree more. We’ve gone from watching some of the worst Yankee teams to consistently the best. It really does give a lot of perspective that more recent fans who freak out about every loss seem to miss.
was there with you…makes these years so much the better.
Who would of know after Ken Griffey Jr. broke my heart after all those years that it was going to be like this.
And Kevin Mass
Sam Mititallo
Brien Taylor
OMG!!!
Mark Salas, Dan Pasqua and Lee Guetterman. Wow, I do not miss those days.
Alvaro Espinoza… Cecilio Guante… Wayne Tolleson…. Henry Cotto…
NOT ONE BIT.
People just don’t realize what they have in guys like Mo, Jeter, Cano and the current Yankees franchise. The word blessed comes to mind.
It makes every time that much sweeter.
part of me kinda wanted to let the rays win these 2 games just to put more pressure on the red sox
o well
Really stupid thought, Jon. A true fan always roots for his team. No exceptions–ever. Nothing gets in the way.
That’s why I think some fans of BOS that said they didn’t want NY to win these games because they could never root for the Yankees aren’t real fans of their team, you want whats best for your team not whats worse for your rival. You can bet your ass if NY was in BOS situation I would have been rooting for them to beat TB.
Would rather face the Sux than the Rays in the ALCS.
woooooooooooooooooooo, can’t wait till they clinch the division and throw a AAA lineup daily.
Any chance we see Betances after we clinch? I would really love to see this kid pitch, maybe next season if the AAA Yankees are in Staten Island I can see him if not.
Awesome season thus far. Fun as hell.
Go O’s. Clinch the East. Rest the regulars. Sweep the Sox. Line CC up.
Bring on the Dexas Rangers.
I agree with everything you said but I bet we play DET not TX, they both have the same record but TX hasn’t clinched yet so they will probaly try harder to win down the stretch and end up with a better record because of it.
Wally Matthews said the Yankees will win the AL East because we signed Soriano.
He was correct.
Bow to master Wally Matthews.
LOL, your right I remember that.
Wait, you mean Wally once wrote something positive about the Yankees?
Lots of petty little criticisms all year toward Cashman and Girardi.
I give them both A+. Despite a retirement that definitely hurt the Yankees, and a very significant injury to one of the best players in baseball, their management will bring an AL East winner, the best record in the AL which will mean home field advantage, a rested and ready World Series contender, the development of significant young players, and the complete retention of a very strong farm system for the future.
My favorite part of this season (so far)?
D-Rob stepping up and showing he’s the fucking man. Nothing gives a fan peace of mind like having a solid bullpen.
Hooah!