9/29/18-Yankees at Sox

[TylerD]

If this team were playing in winning mode I would agree with you.

 

Thing is, they aren’t... so I expect they play better in PO, not because I want it to happen but because is simply common sense.

I just don’t want them to limp into the playoffs losing 5 of their last 6 against the Yankees. The games might not matter on paper. But it’s a huge confidence killer to lose two straight series to a team we may have to play next week in the playoffs.

[Tedballgame]

Workman does not throw hard enough or locate well enough to pitch in any high leverage situations. I don't trust him at all.

[TylerD]

Workman does not throw hard enough or locate well enough to pitch in any high leverage situations. I don't trust him at all.

Agreed. Him with most of our bullpen.

[Bellhorn04]

I just don’t want them to limp into the playoffs losing 5 of their last 6 against the Yankees. The games might not matter on paper. But it’s a huge confidence killer to lose two straight series to a team we may have to play next week in the playoffs.

 

Both teams are treating today's game as an exhibition game and will do so again tomorrow.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Both teams are treating today's game as an exhibition game and will do so again tomorrow.

 

Believe whatever gets you thru the day.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The biggest difference between these two line-ups is that the Yankems' line-up doesn't disappear after the 4th batter.

[Station 13]

Workman does not throw hard enough or locate well enough to pitch in any high leverage situations. I don't trust him at all.

 

Can't trust a guy that never gone through a full season in 5 years.

[Bellhorn04]

Believe whatever gets you thru the day.

 

What is it you're missing?

 

The Yankees started German and followed with Tarpley. Then Lynn and Gray.

 

Judge didn't start. Gregorius, Torres and Hicks have all been pulled.

 

And you think they're treating it as a real game?

[BillyWilliams]

Glad the Yanks were able to break the single season team HR record. Even sweeter that it was done vs the sox.

 

Really hope the Yanks can get past the A's and see the sox in the playoffs.

[jacksonianmarch]

With Sale on the fritz and the fact that we own Price and ERod, I think we’re geared up to be a spoiler for the Sox this season. We murder lefties and the Sox top 3 are all left handed

[Tedballgame]

Glad the Yanks were able to break the single season team HR record. Even sweeter that it was done vs the sox.

 

Really hope the Yanks can get past the A's and see the sox in the playoffs.

We are all sooooooo happy for you! Wow! They are now going to be 7 games back. Wow. That is sooooo great. Good for you. Have a great day!

[Tedballgame]

With Sale on the fritz and the fact that we own Price and ERod, I think we’re geared up to be a spoiler for the Sox this season. We murder lefties and the Sox top 3 are all left handed

They won't get past the A's. Sox will see them next year after Sunday. How does second place feel?

[jacksonianmarch]

They won't get past the A's. Sox will see them next year after Sunday. How does second place feel?

 

I’ll remember this for next week. You may be right, but I hope you like crow

[Youk Of The Nation]

I cant believe people are not worried about this team. They have played mediocre baseball and have taken the foot of the gas pedal. If they flame out i better see a lot of changes. Can’t keep losing when it counts.

 

They haven't lost "when it counts". In fact, they won 107 games "when it counted". They've clinched the best record in baseball, the AL East championship, and the #1 seed in the postseason. This series with the Yankees is far and away the best definition all year of games that don't count.

 

I have been on this site since 2005. I've seen two WS championships, a shitload of postseason appearances, and a few very, very bad seasons. This season has been better than either regular season leading up to the WS championships, and yet the attitude of way too many people on these gamethreads has been more pessimistic and bitchy than GTs during the 2012 or 2014 seasons. I literally cannot understand the attitude this season. The postseason hasn't even started yet and everyone is acting like the Sox just squeaked through on a wildcard technicality. They're not playing for anything anymore, these last two games are garbage. I don't like losing to the Yankees any more than anyone else does, but calm the hell down.

[royplayer]

Glad the Yanks were able to break the single season team HR record. Even sweeter that it was done vs the sox.

 

Really hope the Yanks can get past the A's and see the sox in the playoffs.

 

Not to worry, they will have to play the Yanks in Cheatie stadium.

[Tedballgame]

I’ll remember this for next week. You may be right, but I hope you like crow

Why don't you go find a Yankee board instead of trolling this one.

[BillyWilliams]

We are all sooooooo happy for you! Wow! They are now going to be 7 games back. Wow. That is sooooo great. Good for you. Have a great day!

 

I guess that's what an extra $50M buys you. See you in the playoffs.

 

Enjoy your afternoon.

[Tedballgame]

I’ll remember this for next week. You may be right, but I hope you like crow

And since the Sox smoked the Yankees in the regular season, you can't say anything unless they can beat the Sox when it counts.

[Tedballgame]

I guess that's what an extra $50M buys you. See you in the playoffs.

 

Enjoy your afternoon.

 

 

I will be surprised if the Yankees get by the A's.

[BillyWilliams]

And since the Sox smoked the Yankees in the regular season, you can't say anything unless they can beat the Sox when it counts.

 

Yeah, ummm, do you even watch baseball?

 

After today I believe the season series will be tied.

[BillyWilliams]

Not to worry, they will have to play the Yanks in Cheatie stadium.

 

Cheatie stadium?

 

What, are you like 5 yrs old?

[Station 13]

Yeah, ummm, do you even watch baseball?

 

After today I believe the season series will be tied.

 

Yeah that gets you a wild card game.

[BillyWilliams]

Yeah that gets you a wild card game.

 

If we had only spent $50M more ...........

[Station 13]

If we had only spent $50M more ...........

 

Wahh now it's about payroll.

[BillyWilliams]

Wahh now it's about payroll.

 

Lol, I listened to sox fans complain about it for years.

 

Now that the shoe is on the other foot .......

[Tedballgame]

Yeah, ummm, do you even watch baseball?

 

After today I believe the season series will be tied.

Look at the standings dummy!

[Tedballgame]

Yeah that gets you a wild card game.

The Yankees were out of it on August 5th! Smoked! Who cares about the season series. If you go by that then the Orioles are almost as good as the Yankees. How did the Yankees do against the Orioles? LOL!

[jacksonianmarch]

And since the Sox smoked the Yankees in the regular season, you can't say anything unless they can beat the Sox when it counts.

 

You do know the Yankees now lead the season series, right?

[Tedballgame]

Yeah, ummm, do you even watch baseball?

 

After today I believe the season series will be tied.

Who cares about the season series? They don't give any awards for winning the season series. The Yankees barely beat the Orioles in the season series. What difference does that make? The Sox smoked the Yankees in the regular season. The Yankees were out of it on August 5th!!!!! Chew on that.

[vegasbob]

I will offer that the pitchers used over the last few games have not made Cora satisfied with his pitching plans, and when given a chance to solidify a post season role, several have spit the bit. The W-L of the game may not matter in the big picture but the individual performances of fringe players is the game within the game and it doesn't look great.