Hal Steinbrenner doing an interview off to the side of the clubhouse and mentioning that he would really like a beer. Reggie Jackson, who was watching the interview, said, “I can take care of that for you” and, as Mr. October turned to go find a beer, Hal called after him, “A regular beer please! No ‘light!’”
Respect for the Angels and keeping Nick Adenhart's memory alive.
We had to overcome a lot of obstacles this season, and we have nothing to hang our heads about," Torii Hunter said. "We had a great season, and I wish the Yankees luck in the World Series. They've got some of my favorite players over there, and I'll be rooting for them. Why not? I'm an American League guy."
I think that's a pretty classy quote from one of the game's go to guys for insightful quotes.
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."
The fourth AL pennant is the most in a decade for the Yankees since the Yankees did the same in the 1960s. Unlike those days, the Yankees won them consecutively from 1960-1964 and then stunk the rest of the decade.
This will be the seventh time the Yankees will face the defending champion. The other instances were 1923 against the Giants, 1943 against the Cardinals, 1956 against the Dodgers, 1958 against the Braves, 1976 against the Reds and 1996 against the Braves.
Of the eight Yankees named ALCS MVP, five have been pitchers - Wells, Hernandez, Pettitte, Rivera and Sabathia.
Rivera recorded his 13th two-inning save in the postseason and first since Game 4 of the 2005 ALDS when he saved a game started by Shawn Chacon and won by Al Leiter. He also gave up a run in a home postseason game for the first since Game 2 of the 2000 World Series.
Pettitte is now 16-9 in 38 playoff starts and 5-2 in elimination games as a Yankee.
The last Yankee leadoff hitter to draw three walks in the postseason was Chuck Knoblauch in Game 5 of the 1998 ALCS.
Joe Girardi is the 10th manager to a win a pennant for the Yankees. Six did it in their first season, two others needed two years and one needed four seasons. He is now the 42nd person to play and manage in the World series and seventh to play and manage with the same team.
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."
Respect for the Angels and keeping Nick Adenhart's memory alive.
We had to overcome a lot of obstacles this season, and we have nothing to hang our heads about," Torii Hunter said. "We had a great season, and I wish the Yankees luck in the World Series. They've got some of my favorite players over there, and I'll be rooting for them. Why not? I'm an American League guy."
I think that's a pretty classy quote from one of the game's go to guys for insightful quotes.
tori hunter is a good guy it seems.
The Phillies are tough, I hope yanks can get out to a good start WED
Charlotte 00 Charlotte 03 Asheville 04 Atlanta 12 Greenville 16, Columbia 16 Seattle 18 Nashville 22
congrats to andy on setting 2 records... most post season wins, and most series clinching wins. hopefully this seals his fate in the hall of fame.
as awesome as CC was, i feel arod was slightly snubbed with MVP. CC was lights out, dont get me wrong, but arod was on a tear the entire series, and i think the everyday player should have the advantage over a starting pitcher.
it was fun watching this team celebrate last night. you sure have to feel good for the first timers.
Respect for the Angels and keeping Nick Adenhart's memory alive.
We had to overcome a lot of obstacles this season, and we have nothing to hang our heads about," Torii Hunter said. "We had a great season, and I wish the Yankees luck in the World Series. They've got some of my favorite players over there, and I'll be rooting for them. Why not? I'm an American League guy."
I think that's a pretty classy quote from one of the game's go to guys for insightful quotes.
tori hunter is a good guy it seems.
The Phillies are tough, I hope yanks can get out to a good start WED
Definitely a good guy, just felt like he had did a lot of talking this series.
Regarding Hunter, probably the only reason anyone might think he did a lot of talking is pretty much because the media will go up to him anytime he's willing to talk and in the playoffs, especially in a series involving the Yankees, there's close to a hundred media members in a locker room if not more talking to Hunter and other players.
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."
The defense was tremendous last night.
Just felt like saying that.
especially swisher's two play and that bunt in the eighth.
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."
sometimes you forget about teixeira because he makes one or two of those a game.
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."
For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
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It feels a little like christmas eve. With all the anticipation in the air.
Last night i went full yankee geek and made what i think is their best 25 man roster. I tried to stick mostly with guys who have played with the team most of their years with some exceptions. I put a lot of emphasis on ERA+ and OPS+ to help compare stats over multiple eras. Also i tried to put a team together that made sense (except for having 4 left handed starters in the rotation but hey i thought they were the best)
Here is who i came up with
SS- Derek Jeter
LF- Joe DiMaggio
RF- Babe Ruth
1B- Lou Gehrig
CF- Mickey Mantle
3B- Alex Rodriguez
C- Yogi Berra
2B- Tony Lazzeri
DH- Don Mattingly
Bench-
OF- Charlie Keller
OF- Reggie Jackson
2B- Willie Randolph
2B.3B.SS- Gil McDonald
C- Bill Dickey
SP- Whitey Ford
SP- Spud Chandler
SP- Lefty Gomez
SP- Ron Guidry
SP- Andy Pettitte
So i'm sure a lot of spots are debatable. I struggled between Reggie Jackson and Earle Combs. In the end I thought a clutch bat off the bench was better then a slick fielder when you have two of the best centerfielders in the line up already. Tony Lazzeri i think was statistically a little worse then Joe Gordan, Lazzeri was basically a life long yankee so i gve him the nod. I then chose Gil McDonald over Gordan because Gil is a great bench guy since he played 3 positions. When i decided not to take Combs i wanted someoen with a little speed on the bench and thus took Randolph over Gordan. Bill Dickey probably should start, but Yogi just feels better to me. I'm sure they can both play a lot during the year.
I wish i coudld find spot for munson, but Dickey and Yogi are just so much better. Not to mention posada and elston howard were no slouches either. Yankees have had a lot of good catchers.
It hurt not having a spot for Bernie Williams or Paul O'neil but the outfield competition was so strong.
Only thing i don't like about the bullpen is Goose, Sparky and Righetti all spent a good bit of time wiht other teams, but that was how baseball started to get in the late 70's and 80's when they played.
I'm sure arguments can be made but i feel pretty good about this team.
Oh and yes i had nothing better to do with my time last night. :oops:
Charlotte 00 Charlotte 03 Asheville 04 Atlanta 12 Greenville 16, Columbia 16 Seattle 18 Nashville 22
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SNAP!!!!
EV - 5
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A-Rod has a great series but CC was lights out.
It's going to be really hard for Philadelphia to beat the Yankees when they face CC 3 times.
That guy is a bull.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Respect for the Angels and keeping Nick Adenhart's memory alive.
Hal Steinbrenner doing an interview off to the side of the clubhouse and mentioning that he would really like a beer. Reggie Jackson, who was watching the interview, said, “I can take care of that for you” and, as Mr. October turned to go find a beer, Hal called after him, “A regular beer please! No ‘light!’”
We had to overcome a lot of obstacles this season, and we have nothing to hang our heads about," Torii Hunter said. "We had a great season, and I wish the Yankees luck in the World Series. They've got some of my favorite players over there, and I'll be rooting for them. Why not? I'm an American League guy."
I think that's a pretty classy quote from one of the game's go to guys for insightful quotes.
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."
The fourth AL pennant is the most in a decade for the Yankees since the Yankees did the same in the 1960s. Unlike those days, the Yankees won them consecutively from 1960-1964 and then stunk the rest of the decade.
This will be the seventh time the Yankees will face the defending champion. The other instances were 1923 against the Giants, 1943 against the Cardinals, 1956 against the Dodgers, 1958 against the Braves, 1976 against the Reds and 1996 against the Braves.
Of the eight Yankees named ALCS MVP, five have been pitchers - Wells, Hernandez, Pettitte, Rivera and Sabathia.
Rivera recorded his 13th two-inning save in the postseason and first since Game 4 of the 2005 ALDS when he saved a game started by Shawn Chacon and won by Al Leiter. He also gave up a run in a home postseason game for the first since Game 2 of the 2000 World Series.
Pettitte is now 16-9 in 38 playoff starts and 5-2 in elimination games as a Yankee.
The last Yankee leadoff hitter to draw three walks in the postseason was Chuck Knoblauch in Game 5 of the 1998 ALCS.
Joe Girardi is the 10th manager to a win a pennant for the Yankees. Six did it in their first season, two others needed two years and one needed four seasons. He is now the 42nd person to play and manage in the World series and seventh to play and manage with the same team.
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."
tori hunter is a good guy it seems.
The Phillies are tough, I hope yanks can get out to a good start WED
Charlotte 03
Asheville 04
Atlanta 12
Greenville 16, Columbia 16
Seattle 18
Nashville 22
congrats to andy on setting 2 records... most post season wins, and most series clinching wins. hopefully this seals his fate in the hall of fame.
as awesome as CC was, i feel arod was slightly snubbed with MVP. CC was lights out, dont get me wrong, but arod was on a tear the entire series, and i think the everyday player should have the advantage over a starting pitcher.
it was fun watching this team celebrate last night. you sure have to feel good for the first timers.
Definitely a good guy, just felt like he had did a lot of talking this series.
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."
Just felt like saying that.
EV - 5
(**Letterman'02, Irving Plaza, Storytellers, Beacon, ACL, Spectrum 3&4, Bridge School '10**)
"Constant recoil,..sometimes life don't leave you alone."
Let's connect on twitter - @Jeffgorra
especially swisher's two play and that bunt in the eighth.
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."
Tex's diving play was pretty outstanding as well.
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."
That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
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Without Alex hitting the home run in Game 2. The Yankees would probably be down 3-2 or maybe even lose in Anaheim.
THE CHAMPS ARE HERE!
defending world champions in 6. yeah, we'll let you hang around a game longer than usual.
Last night i went full yankee geek and made what i think is their best 25 man roster. I tried to stick mostly with guys who have played with the team most of their years with some exceptions. I put a lot of emphasis on ERA+ and OPS+ to help compare stats over multiple eras. Also i tried to put a team together that made sense (except for having 4 left handed starters in the rotation but hey i thought they were the best)
Here is who i came up with
SS- Derek Jeter
LF- Joe DiMaggio
RF- Babe Ruth
1B- Lou Gehrig
CF- Mickey Mantle
3B- Alex Rodriguez
C- Yogi Berra
2B- Tony Lazzeri
DH- Don Mattingly
Bench-
OF- Charlie Keller
OF- Reggie Jackson
2B- Willie Randolph
2B.3B.SS- Gil McDonald
C- Bill Dickey
SP- Whitey Ford
SP- Spud Chandler
SP- Lefty Gomez
SP- Ron Guidry
SP- Andy Pettitte
RP- Allie Reynolds (long reliever spot starter role)
RP- Johnny Murphy
RP- Dave Righetti
RP- Sparky Lyle
RP- Goose Gossage
Closer- Mariono Rivera
So i'm sure a lot of spots are debatable. I struggled between Reggie Jackson and Earle Combs. In the end I thought a clutch bat off the bench was better then a slick fielder when you have two of the best centerfielders in the line up already. Tony Lazzeri i think was statistically a little worse then Joe Gordan, Lazzeri was basically a life long yankee so i gve him the nod. I then chose Gil McDonald over Gordan because Gil is a great bench guy since he played 3 positions. When i decided not to take Combs i wanted someoen with a little speed on the bench and thus took Randolph over Gordan. Bill Dickey probably should start, but Yogi just feels better to me. I'm sure they can both play a lot during the year.
I wish i coudld find spot for munson, but Dickey and Yogi are just so much better. Not to mention posada and elston howard were no slouches either. Yankees have had a lot of good catchers.
It hurt not having a spot for Bernie Williams or Paul O'neil but the outfield competition was so strong.
Only thing i don't like about the bullpen is Goose, Sparky and Righetti all spent a good bit of time wiht other teams, but that was how baseball started to get in the late 70's and 80's when they played.
I'm sure arguments can be made but i feel pretty good about this team.
Oh and yes i had nothing better to do with my time last night. :oops:
Charlotte 03
Asheville 04
Atlanta 12
Greenville 16, Columbia 16
Seattle 18
Nashville 22