The 2008 New York Yankees

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  • NCBRI
    NCBRI Posts: 1,902
    I was at the Scranton game in Durham last night. The game was never in doubt. Hughes was dominant to say the least. He ran into a little trouble in 2 of his innings when he lapsed and lost command of the strike zone. He was bailed out by his defense in the 1st inning on a great throw from the CF to nail a runner trying to score.

    Albaladejo pitched 2 innings plus. He was great for the first 2 then fell apart and had to be replaced in the 8th. I was surprised they sent him out for a 3rd inning. He hadn't thrown many pitches, but I just think of him as a set up guy and 2 innings is usually the limit.

    There were a bunch of Yankee fans at the game. Jerseys, hats, and shirts everywhere. Lots of Yankee chants and cheers. There was a kid in our section having the time of his life. Shelly Duncan autographed the kid's Duncan jersey for him and then one of the players gave him a baseball. Speaking of Duncan, he hit one shot foul that if he had straightened it out, it would still be going.

    It was cool to see Alavaro Espinoza coaching 3B. It doesn't seem that long ago that he was playing SS in the Bronx.

    The more I watch Justin Christian play the more I like him. I know I'm in the minority, but I think he has a lot more potential than Gardner.

    In all, I was hoping for a little closer game so Hughes would be forced to pitch under some pressure, but the whole experience should be great for him and some of the other guys on this team who will one day play for the big club. I took a few pictures and I'll post some if they turned out OK.
    Brian
  • NCBRI
    NCBRI Posts: 1,902
    Bernie to return to Yankee Stadium for the final game. I'm glad he decided to be there.

    Also read that Pettitte will start the final game at The Stadium.
    Brian
  • Allie
    Allie Posts: 2,908
    did everybody stop watching?
    Congrats to the Captain, my baby, Derek Jeter, for tying Lou Gehrig's record for hits at Yankee Stadium. He has until the end of the home stand to beat the record. And he did it with a HR. If you missed the game, they will have it on YES again at 11pm.

    And the fan that caught it gave the ball back to him!
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  • igotid88
    igotid88 Posts: 28,603
    Some stats tied or broken in today's Yankee game

    Jeter tied Gehrig for most hits at Yankee Stadium by a Yankee.
    Mariano Rivera tied Lee Smith for career saves.
    Alex Rodriguez has his 12th 30HR 100RBI and 100R season. 11th in a row.
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  • xavier mcdaniel
    xavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,431
    Allie wrote:
    did everybody stop watching?
    Congrats to the Captain, my baby, Derek Jeter, for tying Lou Gehrig's record for hits at Yankee Stadium. He has until the end of the home stand to beat the record. And he did it with a HR. If you missed the game, they will have it on YES again at 11pm.

    And the fan that caught it gave the ball back to him!

    That was cool to see him do it off someone as touted as David Price. Also Carl Pavano came down with left hip stiffness

    “I’m at a spot right now where I’m starting to wake up muscles I haven’t used in a while. - Pavano
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  • igotid88
    igotid88 Posts: 28,603
    Both Yankees minor league teams won their championships. Trenton Thunder for AA and Scranton Yankees for AAA.
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  • Fighting Hellfish
    Fighting Hellfish Posts: 3,175
    xavier mcdaniel wrote:
    That was cool to see him do it off someone as touted as David Price. Also Carl Pavano came down with left hip stiffness

    “I’m at a spot right now where I’m starting to wake up muscles I haven’t used in a while. - Pavano

    wow, i didn't even realize Price pitched yesterday. I was hoppoing from family function to famly function,on top of being pretty much laid up with the old babd back and neck. On top of everything, my Doctor of 8 years abruptly retired last week, with almost zero notice, so I have no painkillers. fun.
  • JSBE
    JSBE Posts: 1,078
    http://www.sportspropaganda.com/prints.html

    thought i would pass this along to yankee fans.

    this guy makes awesome wwII-era propaganda sports themed prints (it will make sense when you click the above link and see them). they are all handmade and individual numbered, signed, dated, etc.

    anyways, he started out with strictly red sox prints and then a couple pats/celts ones but has expanded to other teams and he will be releasing a pretty sweet yankee stadium print shortly (scroll down and it is on the right)

    fyi - i have no affiliation with this guy other than the fact that i bought a sox print from him last year for my mom for christmas.

    btw - code 2727 will get you a 10% discount at checkout.
  • Champagne Breakfast
    Champagne Breakfast Posts: 1,526
    loved seeing Cano get pulled by Girardi for not husseling. That's the way it should be. JG sending a message no more of this BS attitude
    PJ - 36
    EV - 5
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  • rival.
    rival. Chicago Posts: 7,775
    Champagne Breakfast wrote:
    loved seeing Cano get pulled by Girardi for not husseling. That's the way it should be. JG sending a message no more of this BS attitude

    i loved that too. but way to send a message after 149 games have been played.
  • xavier mcdaniel
    xavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,431
    singularity wrote:
    i loved that too. but way to send a message after 149 games have been played.

    he's not in the lineup tonight.
    Reading 2004
    Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
    Chicago 2007
    Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
    Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
    Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
    Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
    Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
    Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
    Fenway 2, 2018
    MSG 2022
    St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
    MSG 2024, MSG 2024
    Philadelphia 2024
    "I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
    Things happen in the game. Nothing you
    can do. I don't go and say,
    "I'm gonna beat this guy up."
  • NCBRI
    NCBRI Posts: 1,902
    Posada thinks Joba belongs in the bullpen

    Hughes gets a start on Wednesday against the W-Sox.

    Scranton will play a game against Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League in what I guess is a 1 game AAA Championship. Kennedy gets the start and it's on ESPN Tuesday night.
    Brian
  • Champagne Breakfast
    Champagne Breakfast Posts: 1,526
    xavier mcdaniel wrote:
    he's not in the lineup tonight.
    result of him not hustling again???
    interesting. the right move i think.
    PJ - 36
    EV - 5
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  • igotid88
    igotid88 Posts: 28,603
    Mariano passes Lee Smith for second all-time in career saves.
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  • igotid88
    igotid88 Posts: 28,603
    Champagne Breakfast wrote:
    result of him not hustling again???
    interesting. the right move i think.

    He should've done that way earlier.
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  • rival.
    rival. Chicago Posts: 7,775
    what do you think about posada telling pudge he has to pack his bags at the end of this season?


    is it me, or is this posada's most outspoken years? he's had alot to say throughout the season (rightfully so).
  • stickboy
    stickboy Posts: 2,981
    singularity wrote:
    what do you think about posada telling pudge he has to pack his bags at the end of this season?


    is it me, or is this posada's most outspoken years? he's had alot to say throughout the season (rightfully so).
    thats news to me! wht happened with Jorge and Pudge?
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  • rival.
    rival. Chicago Posts: 7,775
    stickboy wrote:
    thats news to me! wht happened with Jorge and Pudge?

    i saw an article about it online today. he is going to be on a new episode of center stage soon, and there he said joba doesn't belong in the starting rotation, and pudge has to hit the road when this season is over.

    the new episode should be airing soon, curious to see what else he says about this disappointing season.
  • igotid88
    igotid88 Posts: 28,603
    singularity wrote:
    what do you think about posada telling pudge he has to pack his bags at the end of this season?


    is it me, or is this posada's most outspoken years? he's had alot to say throughout the season (rightfully so).

    he's not playing. so he's probably looking for something to do.
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  • stickboy
    stickboy Posts: 2,981
    singularity wrote:
    i saw an article about it online today. he is going to be on a new episode of center stage soon, and there he said joba doesn't belong in the starting rotation, and pudge has to hit the road when this season is over.

    the new episode should be airing soon, curious to see what else he says about this disappointing season.
    well if anything it shows Jorge will reclaim his position ready to play
    Aah, fuck it, I’m just gonna go home, turn on the fuckin’ TV...
    Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
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