Any Yankee fans out there

Loved the first two games. Burnett surprised me because I thought he would not pitch well but he had strong command. The collapse of Yankee middle relief could be a much greater problem unless the Yankees start getting much bigger leads . I think it will be hard if they have to use Mariano for more than an inning throughout the series.

Phillies in 5!

For whatever it's worth, I love when people have a lot of confidence in themsleves...especially when they've got the talent to back it up. I loved Pedro's post game interview the other night...come one, who else but Dion Sanders could pull that outfit off

“But the fans, I enjoy that, because at the bottom, I know I played for the Mets. I know they really want to root for me. It’s just that I don’t play for the Yankees, that’s all. I’ve always been a good competitor, and they love that. They love the fact that I compete. I’m a New Yorker, as well. If I was on the Yankees, I’d probably be like a king over here."

Pettitte does his thing...A-Rod starts hitting....Swisher comes out of his slump,big time....result:Yankees take Game three in the enemy park...stop those twirling towels.....Yankees up 2-1...and at worst we'll come back to the stadium!!!!!!

Well said! I think we'll win tonight, lose game 5 and take it all at home in game 6, what do you say?

I'm terrible at predictions....As a fan, I just root as hard as I can...Philly is a great team...which never gives up, like the Yankees...this is going to be a tough series to the end!

What a game for tonight....Damon had a hell of a night...that 9th inning at bat was a hell of a performance!! A-Rod comes through...and we're up 3-1.
    Lee tomorrow....and that'll be very tough...if we can get it done, great...if not, we return to Yankee Stadium, still with a lead!!!!!

Absolutely awesome game! I agree. I actually sort of want a loss tomorrow...that won't be hard though, Lee is an animal...but that way we win it all at home which is always nice.

Amazing game last night!  I hope they win it all right in front of Philly!

Impressive win. Son Sam and I were both dubious when Lidge came in and our lack of confidence was justified.  Posada's hit was an absolute killer because everyone knew there was no way the Phillies could get 3 runs off Mariano. I have enjoyed the series as a baseball fan but the game results have not been something I liked. These Yankees have heart and this AROD is the one I remember from his early days as a Mariner. 

Mr. Chips, you seem to be a real fan of baseball ingeneral.....it's a pleasure not to read a steady diet of Yankee bashers, like we had earlier on in this thread...you can be a fan of another tyeam, and still appreciate a good performance...it HAS been a fun and exciting series...good for ratings...and good for baseball!!!!

Is anyone else having deja vu of game 2 here?

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/27656

saps


http://www.theonion.com/content/node/27656

yawn.

Enjoyed Mr Lee's clutch performance last night. Chase Utley has had an amazing series. Glad there will be another game.

Me too...if twenty seven comes...it should be in front of the Yankee fans...anyway, thank God, no more towels!!!!!

saps


http://www.theonion.com/content/node/27656

Makes Mad magazine look like Time in comparison....amateur attempt at humor!

leethebard


...anyway, thank God, no more towels!!!!!

Haha...agreed..that was a bit much last night. Congrats to them though, they've been playing really well. This is a great series. As they were mentioning last night...it's been several years since a game 6 in the World Series. It's always nice to have an actual game to watch.

leethebard

saps


http://www.theonion.com/content/node/27656

Makes Mad magazine look like Time in comparison....amateur attempt at humor!

Agreed as well!     

Never heard of The Onion, I guess. 

Here's a really interesting piece on the difference since the Yankees last won the Series in 2000:
http://sports.yahoo.com/m...-a-Wo?urn=mlb%2C199653

• A 14-year-old Joba Chamberlain(notes) was trying to avoid wedgies, swirlies, wet willies and other freshman terrors at Northeast High in Lincoln, Neb.
• The Backstreet Boys were larger than life; Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, J.C. Chasez and Jeter's pal Lance Bass were still all *NSYNC with each other; America's temperature was a collective 98 degrees, thanks to Nick Lachey and the fellas with their top-10 hit, "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)."

松井 秀喜
Matsui!!!!!!!!!!!

WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!

When all is said and done....The Yankees have their 27th World Championship...They fought hard,they earned it...The Phillies were the second best team this year!!!

1927...Yankee stadium opens...world championship!!
2009...Yankee Stadium opens...world championship!!!

Hello All,
Congrats to the Yankees and their fans.
I'm glad for George as well.
Next year it will be the Cubs or Indians....yeah, right..I must be dreaming.
Take Care,
Fieldthistle

EatingTheRoad


松井 秀喜
Matsui!!!!!!!!!!!

What a great series! Both teams played well, I was really impressed by the Phillys....but GO YANKEES!!!

Predictions for next year? (just teasing...I hate when they start talking about next year)

There will be millions of them---like damn gnats.

My next door neighbor who doesn't know a baseball from a watermellon was sporting

a Yankee hat.  But it was too late the sun had already addled his brain.

www.bing.com

One more good reason to keep using the Google.

leethebard


1927...Yankee stadium opens...world championship!!
2009...Yankee Stadium opens...world championship!!!

The original Stadium opened in 1923.

by that strain of logic . . let's hope the next championship goes with the next stadium  :)

Brad_Olson

leethebard


1927...Yankee stadium opens...world championship!!
2009...Yankee Stadium opens...world championship!!!

The original Stadium opened in 1923.

Of course...I know that...too early in the morning when I typed that...
 
...noticed we brought out the Yankee haters again...why don't you guys start your own thread and fill it up with talk of money all winter,,,we fans...and yes, we'll even take that guy with the new hat mentioned above....we'll enjoy our 27th World Championship...
    Now excuse me, my son and I have a World Series Championship tee-shirt to buy!!!!!!

I don't know that I hate the Yankees.  They are kind of a microcosm of baseball- the talent, high level of achievement that makes the game exciting, and at the same time representative of the money that creates uneven competition, that allows them to purchase an abundance of talent and dominate through financial advantage.  We shouldn't be surprised when they come back from deficits or crush other teams.  We are surprised when they lose. 

Whenever the Yankees are in the playoffs,  no matter who they play, it's always a David vs. Goliath scenario, and very few people would typically cheer for Goliath.  I'm not angry that they won, just numb (it's not like their wins are inspiring since they are expected), and a little bummed out that the season is over.

As a long time certified Yankee hater, I've got to say this 2009 team is a great ball club. They make their own "luck", they take full advantage of every "lucky break", they perform in the clutch, and they never give up. And they've got a fine manager, a front office willing and able to spend big bucks to get the best, and the least said about Steinbrenner the better.

Cheers, John 

Gotta figure a way to skip work toorrow and get to NYC.

GO GO GOZILLA
That summed up last night's game!

I'm just gloating
Living among a sea of Yankee haters here in Red Sox Nation, life is sweet right now.

I'll be looking forward to my free cup of french roast coffee at the local coffee house tommorow courtesy of my co-worker who lost the bet!

baseball has succeeded in killing my interest in a game I have played and followed since childhood. Irrelevant is the word that now comes to mind.

seafarer john


As a long time certified Yankee hater, I've got to say this 2009 team is a great ball club. They make their own "luck", they take full advantage of every "lucky break", they perform in the clutch, and they never give up. And they've got a fine manager, a front office willing and able to spend big bucks to get the best, and the least said about Steinbrenner the better.

Cheers, John 

A very honest assessment, John....and I agree...spoken like a fan of the sport...best of luck to your favorite team next season!

bill voss


baseball has succeeded in killing my interest in a game I have played and followed since childhood. Irrelevant is the word that now comes to mind.

Yeah right...except to countless millions...and every sports publication ...and sport's history!!!!

If you want to see "irrelevent", watch video of tomorrow's ride down the "canyon of Heroes"

a little testy, lee? You're not getting it. I don't care.

Oh I get it all right...and I'm glad you don't care....this thread is for those who DO care!!!!!

Oh and I'm anything but testy...just proud of what many sport's writers called one of the greatest teams and one of the most exciting World Series in recent history...no..no... just a proud fan!!!!

wanderingjew


GO GO GOZILLA
That summed up last night's game!

I'm just gloating
Living among a sea of Yankee haters here in Red Sox Nation, life is sweet right now.

I'll be looking forward to my free cup of french roast coffee at the local coffee house tommorow courtesy of my co-worker who lost the bet!

A cup of coffee? You really laid it all on the line didn't you!  

leethebard


Oh and I'm anything but testy...just proud of what many sport's writers called one of the greatest teams and one of the most exciting World Series in recent history...no..no... just a proud fan!!!!

As a lifelong Red Sox fan i have to say--it was a great series and the Yankees played great ball. Enjoy it while it lasts Yankee fans!

Tony Bad

wanderingjew


GO GO GOZILLA
That summed up last night's game!

I'm just gloating
Living among a sea of Yankee haters here in Red Sox Nation, life is sweet right now.

I'll be looking forward to my free cup of french roast coffee at the local coffee house tommorow courtesy of my co-worker who lost the bet!

A cup of coffee? You really laid it all on the line didn't you!  

 
My coworker is so tight- his shoes squeak when he walks- that's all I could get him to commit to

Lest I be misunderstood: I'm in Bill Voss' corner when it come to all professional sports. There's too damn much money, too much publicity, too many prima donnas, too much fakery, too may Steinbrenners, too much control by the TV bosses, ...

I'm a Mets fan (like a lot of people, when the Giants left NYC I was devastated until I found the Mets in their "miracle season" so many many years ago). Now I only watch or pay any attention to them occasionally. But I still always root for the National League team in the World Series.

I can still appreciate a great ball club when I see one no matter what leaue they are in. 

Cheers, John 

No one is talking about:

Girardi stops to aid motorist after bagging Series

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-girardiaidsmotorist&prov=ap&type=lgns

What a guy!

yep....great story...it's all over the local news.....he just comes from one of the greatest moments in his career...and still has the decency to stop and help!

NYPIzzaNut


No one is talking about:

Girardi stops to aid motorist after bagging Series

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-girardiaidsmotorist&prov=ap&type=lgns

What a guy!

Classy move!---and thats not easy for a red sox fan to say about a yankees coach!!

Lee- do you laminate your photos of Jeter and Rodriguez before you stick them to the ceiling?

saps


Lee- do you laminate your photos of Jeter and Rodriguez before you stick them to the ceiling?

No need...we get to put up new ones at least every decade...as opposed to once a century

saps


Lee- do you laminate your photos of Jeter and Rodriguez before you stick them to the ceiling?

Hey we hear Arod fancies paintings of himself as a Centaur  At least he is not 1/2 goat anymore.

saps


Lee- do you laminate your photos of Jeter and Rodriguez before you stick them to the ceiling?

The trouble with saps is he lacks the power of conversation but not the power of speech.       George Bernard Shaw (kinda)

CCinNJ

saps


Lee- do you laminate your photos of Jeter and Rodriguez before you stick them to the ceiling?

Hey we hear Arod fancies paintings of himself as a Centaur  At least he is not 1/2 goat anymore.

I wonder which part Madonna was entranced with?

porkbeaks

saps


Lee- do you laminate your photos of Jeter and Rodriguez before you stick them to the ceiling?

The trouble with saps is he lacks the power of conversation but not the power of speech.       George Bernard Shaw (kinda)

I have actual conversations.  I just tend to have them with real people rather than on the internet.  How about you?  Do you have conversations with your imaginary friends?

bill voss

Phil Linz...the definition of a utility player or players of the infield and outfield.