2009 ALCS: Angels @ Yankees - Page 61 - Talksox

yankees228 · 10-23-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by a700hitter

It's a good quote, but I don't know if it applies here. lackey was cruising and the Angels victory should have been easy, but Scioscia intervened with idiocy and tried his best to hand the series to the Yanks. The Yankees almost stole a game tonight, but Girardi insisted on handing it back. If the Yanks had been winning throughout the game, but lost right at the end, the analogy would have been applicable. The yanks are sitting in a good position, but they are one or two Girardi blunders from from losing the series.

That's true, but the Yankees really had this game. They didn't have it like the Angels had it 23 years ago, but they were in control late.

Considering it's a Red Sox board, I thought it would be nice to tie them in here haha.

yankees228 · 10-23-2009, 12:50 AM

Worst Yankee loss since 2004 ALCS Game 5. This one stung.

26 to 6 · 10-23-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by yankees228

Worst Yankee loss since 2004 ALCS Game 5. This one stung.

This one really stung. I can't even sleep. We need to win Saturday with Andy on the mound. As well as C.C. has done and as much as I love him right now, a game 7 would make me a nervous wreck, and I don't think I could handle that.

Mr Crunchy · 10-23-2009, 08:31 AM

Jesus
Burnett has been horrid inspite of his ahh dominance and its a good thing that the ancient Petite throws next rather than put all that pressure on CC due to his pressure cooker outings from the past.
Theres 2 games at home so they really should handle this but they also got Girardi on the run being lambasted in the media due to his handling of the bullpen and he dont know whether to shit, whistle or wind his watch...They thought it was over after 6 in the 7th, I sure did but they went away from their usual strategy and Joe,ever the thinker,avoided Phil Hughes long enuff till he was rattled.
Give the Angels credit, they came back and got it done, these guys are pretty good and its also nice to see Vlad Guererro show up in crunch time for a change, this has surely been his best playoff.
its quite amusing listening to FAN and the Boston stations this morning
""Ya hi I'm Lance, me and my life partner Trevor are enjoying the colors here at the Provincetown INN but we live on Bleeker St. during the rest of baseball season, long time listener 1st time caller.
WHATS WRONG WITH GIRARDI, WHATS HE THINKING PUTTING DAMASO MARTE IN DURING A MEANINGFUL INNING, DOES HE WANT TO LOSE?
think i'll slink over to the Post to get all the posers pissed off and give them just enough to think about to ruin their days.

Paradisecity · 10-23-2009, 09:12 AM

The Angels are really going to regret having blown game 2.

rhet · 10-23-2009, 10:26 AM

Only one obviously blown call last night.
They're getting better.

yankees228 · 10-23-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 26 to 6

This one really stung. I can't even sleep. We need to win Saturday with Andy on the mound. As well as C.C. has done and as much as I love him right now, a game 7 would make me a nervous wreck, and I don't think I could handle that.

They don't win this series if CC doesn't start game six.

I really hope I'm wrong, but I don't think I am. I'm praying that the forecast holds up for Saturday.

yankees228 · 10-23-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rhet

Only one obviously blown call last night.
They're getting better.

What call are you referring to?

jacksonianmarch · 10-23-2009, 01:39 PM

How about the strike to Tex? Offset by the ball called on Posada

26 to 6 · 10-23-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yankees228

They don't win this series if CC doesn't start game six.

I really hope I'm wrong, but I don't think I am. I'm praying that the forecast holds up for Saturday.

You think so? I don't agree, nor do I disagree. I liked the diea of C.C. going in Game 7 only because it puts him back on normal rest, and he matches up against Weaver. But you might be right, it might be better to send Andy out there in Game 7 (which would also extend his rest, which may be good or bad) with all the pressure and let C.C. try to finish the job tomorrow with Andy to fall back on. Good point. I wonder if Girardi will make the switch.

jacksonianmarch · 10-23-2009, 01:44 PM

You think that pitching CC on short rest is better than starting him on full rest? Are you on crack? If we were in Anaheim's position and needed both games, I would agree. But we need only one of those games and I will take the horse on full rest every time

Optimist · 10-23-2009, 01:51 PM

I have a bad feeling about Pettitte on Saturday....and anything could happen in a game 7...

yankees228 · 10-23-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

You think that pitching CC on short rest is better than starting him on full rest? Are you on crack? If we were in Anaheim's position and needed both games, I would agree. But we need only one of those games and I will take the horse on full rest every time

If it gets to a game seven, things would have really snowballed on the Yankees, and I would like the Angels chances. You do what McKeon did, and you go for the kill.

The other thing to consider is the relief pitching. Joba and Hughes are not pitching well right now. If it goes to a game seven, CC might be able to get you a couple huge outs if he's available.

26 to 6 · 10-23-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by yankees228

If it gets to a game seven, things would have really snowballed on the Yankees, and I would like the Angels chances. You do what McKeon did, and you go for the kill.

The other thing to consider is the relief pitching. Joba and Hughes are not pitching well right now. If it goes to a game seven, CC might be able to get you a couple huge outs if he's available.

True, I agree. You got me sold 228, I like our chances with Pettitte in game 7 better anyway, he's got the experience and mental toughness.

yankees228 · 10-23-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 26 to 6

You think so? I don't agree, nor do I disagree. I liked the diea of C.C. going in Game 7 only because it puts him back on normal rest, and he matches up against Weaver. But you might be right, it might be better to send Andy out there in Game 7 (which would also extend his rest, which may be good or bad) with all the pressure and let C.C. try to finish the job tomorrow with Andy to fall back on. Good point. I wonder if Girardi will make the switch.

If game six is played on Saturday, I'm almost positive he'll go to Pettitte. I'm really hoping for a rain out, which is a possibility.