2009 Yankees Game Thread

[yankees228]

Well Sabathia has not looked good, but his defense has killed him.

[yankees228]

He doesn't have much tonight.

 

EDIT: Not really sure what they're trying to accomplish by keeping him in this game.

 

EDIT 2: Go get him Joe.

[Keeper]

Way to finish strong CC. I'm thinking this was just a fluky bad start, but I'm hoping it has something to do with fatigue.

[yankees228]

Way to finish strong CC. I'm thinking this was just a fluky bad start' date=' but I'm hoping it has something to do with fatigue.[/quote']

 

It would be a pretty sudden problem. He was coming off one of his best starts of the season.

[a700hitter]

82 pitches in 2 2/3 innings.

[yankees228]

82 pitches in 2 2/3 innings.

 

Pretty bad, right?

[yankees228]

I was really hoping Upton would hit one up the gap there, because I bet he would stop at first.

[redsoxrules]

that's insane he already has a cycle in the 5th inning

[VA Sox Fan]

that's insane he already has a cycle in the 5th inning

 

I just realized that looking at the box score. Damn BJ.

[Dojji]

Well, looking good. Daisuke and Lester are in postseason form already, and so is Sabathia.

[jacksonianmarch]

OMFG!!?!?!?!!! SAHBAWTHIA SUKKED LAST NITE! Sucks he couldnt get win #20, but he had been rolling and I guess it was time for a stinker

[Dojji]

You can't stand there and tell me you're not at all worried about Sabathia in the postseason.

 

Well, I suppose you can, but you'd be lying.

[jacksonianmarch]

The only difference I see for Sabathia is that he struggles a bit more than usual since he will be facing better, more patient lineups. Granted, if we get Detroit, that wont be the case. As with DiceK, who has struggled in the post season, I dont think it has anything to do with the lights and the festivities. It has more to do with the fact that they are facing better hitters who will wear you down

[Dipre]

You can't stand there and tell me you're not at all worried about Sabathia in the postseason.

 

Well, I suppose you can, but you'd be lying.

 

He can say he's not worried about Sabathia without lying.

 

He's a good pitcher who put up a couple clunkers in a SSS in the playoffs, anyone who argues against his stuff or ability to dominate in any given scenario is an idiot.

[Cocos Disciples]

He can say he's not worried about Sabathia without lying.

 

He's a good pitcher who put up a couple clunkers in a SSS in the playoffs, anyone who argues against his stuff or ability to dominate in any given scenario is an idiot.

 

Agree completely. I wouldn't be worried about CC at all. It's Burnett who would keep me up at night.

[Dipre]

Agree completely. I wouldn't be worried about CC at all. It's Burnett who would keep me up at night.

 

He's been hit-or-miss all season long, while Sabathis has arguably been one of the most dominant pitchers in the AL non-Greinke division.

 

Why anyone would say with a straight face Fat Sabby's a question mark for the playoffs is beyond me.

[example1]

Agree completely. I wouldn't be worried about CC at all. It's Burnett who would keep me up at night.

 

He's been hit-or-miss all season long, while Sabathis has arguably been one of the most dominant pitchers in the AL non-Greinke division.

 

Why anyone would say with a straight face Fat Sabby's a question mark for the playoffs is beyond me.

 

I would be worried about CC if I were Jacko. Not because I was afraid he was incapable of producing, but because his success will likely dictate whether the Yankees win the WS or not and we all know that riding one pitcher through the ALDS, ALCS and World Series is pretty tough. Legends are made by those who can carry their team. We know CC has the stuff to do it but he hasn't done it yet, so it should be a questionmark.

 

To put my thoughts in context, I think that the performance of Beckett and Lester are question marks too, so it isn't like we're without them either. I would just rather have two aces than one.

[yankees228]

I would be worried about CC if I were Jacko. Not because I was afraid he was incapable of producing, but because his success will likely dictate whether the Yankees win the WS or not and we all know that riding one pitcher through the ALDS, ALCS and World Series is pretty tough. Legends are made by those who can carry their team. We know CC has the stuff to do it but he hasn't done it yet, so it should be a questionmark.

 

To put my thoughts in context, I think that the performance of Beckett and Lester are question marks too, so it isn't like we're without them either. I would just rather have two aces than one.

 

Even if Sabathia is great, it's not like he's going to carry the Yankees to a World Series. It takes eleven wins to win the World Series. The very most Sabathia could get is six, and that is highly unlikely for a variety of different reasons. The Yankees need the good AJ Burnett to show up. The way I see it, they need to average three wins a series between Sabathia and Burnett.

[Dipre]

I would be worried about CC if I were Jacko. Not because I was afraid he was incapable of producing, but because his success will likely dictate whether the Yankees win the WS or not and we all know that riding one pitcher through the ALDS, ALCS and World Series is pretty tough. Legends are made by those who can carry their team. We know CC has the stuff to do it but he hasn't done it yet, so it should be a questionmark.

 

To put my thoughts in context, I think that the performance of Beckett and Lester are question marks too, so it isn't like we're without them either. I would just rather have two aces than one.

 

You're taking it out of context.

 

Sabathia can't single-handedly carry the Yankees through the playoffs for one, and also, we're talking about likely performance, and Sabathia has the stuff and the track record to suggest his past playoff performance is a fluke.

[yankees228]

I'm happy about about the fact that, because of the extra off days, Joe has talked about using Hughes and Rivera to get as many as ten outs during the playoffs. In theory, one of my fears for the postseason has been alleviated.

[yankees228]

Third straight loss. It's too bad that Pettitte struggled.

[yankees228]

Girardi announced that Joba will probably pitch out of the bullpen tomorrow.

[Optimist]

It'd be nice to end the season with a win, especially if Burnett turns in a good outing. AJ could probably use the confidence going into the playoffs.

[jacksonianmarch]

You're taking it out of context.

 

Sabathia can't single-handedly carry the Yankees through the playoffs for one, and also, we're talking about likely performance, and Sabathia has the stuff and the track record to suggest his past playoff performance is a fluke.

 

JF Christ Dipre, you and I are on the same page a lot these days. The apocalypse is near!

[Dipre]

JF Christ Dipre' date=' you and I are on the same page a lot these days. The apocalypse is near![/quote']

 

I told you, when i'm on your side, chances are you're right.

[Optimist]

7 RBI inning from A - Rod. Don't see that everyday.

 

 

Hopefully he saves some of those for the next few weeks.

[a700hitter]

7 RBI inning from A - Rod. Don't see that everyday.

 

 

Hopefully he saves some of those for the next few weeks.

 

You will probably see him hit into a few DPs

[Gom]

You will probably see him hit into a few DPs

 

We shall see.