...and whoever's playing the Yankees - 2008 Game Thread

[Youk Of The Nation]

If these guys don't start hitting' date=' I'm going to start beating my Asian girl.[/quote']

 

You're doing it wrong.

[jacksonianmarch]

To be honest with you, the Rays worst asset right now is their offense, which I fully expect to kick up. Their SP has always had potential. Kazmir and Shields are legit #1s. Jackson and Garza have ace stuff and right now are hot and Sonnanstine is a nice middle of the order innings eater that moves the rotation along. Add to that Percival shoring up the closers role and every other BP pitcher has shifted down a role and are working well. Their pitching has always been the problem. Now, their SP is dominant and their pen is solid. If they continue to pitch like this, then i think they can be in this thing for the long haul.

[26 to 6]

The season is 1/4 done. We aren't the least bit concerned?

A full season consists of 162 games there buddy. Still plenttttty of Baseball to be played.

[Gom]

Kennedy may have single-handedly killed the Yankees season.

[Youk Of The Nation]

A full season consists of 162 games there buddy. Still plenttttty of Baseball to be played.

 

If you're going for the drawn out 'plenty' I think you need multiple ns', not ts'.

 

Verbally that translates as 'plent-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-y', which instead of coming across as sardonic or condescending, makes you sound like Shelley Duncan looks.

[TheKilo]

A full season consists of 162 games there buddy. Still plenttttty of Baseball to be played.

 

Right, I'd say about 3/4 worth?

[Jayhawk Bill]

Kennedy may have single-handedly killed the Yankees season.

 

Well, he did suck.

 

That said, the Yankees have extraordinary financial resources to bring to bear, a reasonably strong MiLB system for trade fodder, and a few veterans who will perform better than they have thus far.

 

The Rays are for real; the Red Sox are at least as good as the Rays; the Blue Jays are another excellent team. The Yankees will be in the mix come August and September despite the competitive excellence of the AL East.

 

I don't know if the Yankees will reach the ALDS, but I'd almost guarantee that they'll contend.

 

As will, of course, the Red Sox. :thumbsup:

[26 to 6]

Right' date=' I'd say about 3/4 worth? [/quote']

Exactly so why would we be worried? If we're in last place then ask me if I'm worried and the answer might be different. We don't panic until there's reason to panic.

 

If you're going for the drawn out 'plenty' I think you need multiple ns', not ts'.

 

Verbally that translates as 'plent-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-y', which instead of coming across as sardonic or condescending, makes you sound like Shelley Duncan looks.

My mistake

[Mr Crunchy]

its also about image in the bronx

think the old man isnt calling out fredo and the other bloated pink skinned f*** bag?

looking up at the sox for the past 14 months is hard for them but looking up at toronto tampa and the woeful orioles is another level of anxiety.

steinbrenner demands the back pages of the ny tabloids be his domain

if he is aware of whats going on he maybe ready for a nervous breakdown

[TheKilo]

Exactly so why would we be worried? If we're in last place then ask me if I'm worried and the answer might be different. We don't panic until there's reason to panic.

 

 

My mistake

 

Question then - when is it appropriate to be concerned?

[26 to 6]

Question then - when is it appropriate to be concerned?

I meant to say "If we're in last place at the All Star Break...."

 

My bad

[Gom]

I hate Kennedy for sucking. I hate Cashman even more for not having the baseball knowledge to ascertain as much.

[Gom]

Any news on tonights game? Should I head there or stay at work?

[Jayhawk Bill]

Any news on tonights game? Should I head there or stay at work?

 

A bad evening cheering for your favorite team at a home game beats a good evening at work. It'll be rainy, but I bet they'll get the game in:

 

SHORT TERM FORECAST

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPTON NY

330 PM EDT FRI MAY 16 2008

 

CTZ005>012-NJZ002>006-011-NYZ067>081-162200-

NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-

NORTHERN NEW LONDON-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN-

SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX-SOUTHERN NEW LONDON-WESTERN PASSAIC-BERGEN-

EASTERN PASSAIC-ESSEX-HUDSON-UNION-ORANGE-PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-

NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-

BRONX-RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)-KINGS (BROOKLYN)-QUEENS-NASSAU-

NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-

SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-

330 PM EDT FRI MAY 16 2008

 

NOW

RAIN SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE TRI-STATE AREA

THROUGH 600 PM. THESE SHOWERS WILL GENERALLY BE LIGHT IN

INTENSITY. THERE MAY BE ISOLATED POCKETS OF MODERATE RAINFALL.

MOTORISTS SHOULD USE CAUTION AS ROADS WILL BE SLICK.

 

TONIGHT

PERIODS OF RAIN THIS EVENING...TAPERING OFF AFTER

MIDNIGHT. PATCHY FOG. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 10 TO

15 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 90 PERCENT.

[Gom]

Thanks. Off to the stadium I go.

[redsoxrules]

the game has been postponed

[BoSox21]

Thanks. Off to the stadium I go.

 

 

HAHAHAHA, sucker...

[Jayhawk Bill]

Gom, sorry--it's actually clearing up around the Bronx as best as I can tell by radar.

[Gom]

No big deal. I never left the subway, so I just went back. I'm looking forward to the All-Star game. Never been to one, nine tickets...I'm gonna have a blast.

[Jayhawk Bill]

No big deal. I never left the subway' date=' so I just went back. I'm looking forward to the All-Star game. Never been to one, nine tickets...I'm gonna have a blast.[/quote']

 

And I just quoted the official NWS forecast, but I still feel bad.

 

Enjoy the All Star Game!

[Gom]

Like I said, don't worry about it. I know you meant well.

[The Dustball]

Jeter two run homer against Santana. 2-0 Yanks. Awful pitch by Santana, a changeup left right over the heart of the plate.

[The Dustball]

Sweet. 3 consecutive hits by the Mets to start the 4th inning. 2-1 Yankees and the mets have runners on 1st and 3rd. LOL at Johnny Damon's pathetic attempt to throw the ball home.

[The Dustball]

Unbelievable. The umpire gives Pettitte a complete gift on a 3-2 pitch to Easley. Bases still loaded now with 2 down.

EDIT: 3-2 Mets!

[das11209]

Good Ole Fransy is back in mound - gave up 3 on top of 7th. 6-2 Mets.

[The Dustball]

Ballgame over. Mets win 7-4. Decent outing by Santana, although he allowed 3 HR's which is probably a little alarming for Met's fans.

[26 to 6]

ahh! Whatever, we'll get 'em tomorrow.

[ARod2212]

The Mets hit one ball hard off Pettitte in that inning. Tough luck loss for him, he had good stuff.

 

Farnsworth shows up in a big spot again, way to be Kyle.

 

People point to the Yankee pitchers as a problem, but the hitters are just not getting it done. 4 runs on 3 homers is not going to win you ballgames. Hopefully they'll wake up Tuesday when A-Rod gets back.

[The Dustball]

The Mets hit one ball hard off Pettitte in that inning. Tough luck loss for him, he had good stuff.

 

Farnsworth shows up in a big spot again, way to be Kyle.

 

People point to the Yankee pitchers as a problem, but the hitters are just not getting it done. 4 runs on 3 homers is not going to win you ballgames. Hopefully they'll wake up Tuesday when A-Rod gets back.

 

I agree, it really doesn't help the team out when your leadoff hitter is batting .257 with only 5 SB.

[The Dustball]

Wang catches a HUGE break. Delgado hit a ball that clearly hit the top of the wall in fair territory, yet the umps decided to reverse the call taking away 2 or 3 runs from the Mets. Even with the awful call, the Met's still lead 3-0.