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Title: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on October 09, 2009, 11:33:35 PM
Since there's no MLB thread here, I thought it should be mentioned. Otherwise the most mentally distinguished mentally-challenged ump in the history of baseball couldn't call a ball that bounced three feet fair right in fucking front of him, which would have given the Twins the lead in the inning. I wonder how much Steinbrenner paid him to make that call.
Title: Re: Yankees = cheating fucks
Post by: Himu on October 09, 2009, 11:36:42 PM
You know, I've never seen an MLB thread here, someone should start one.
Title: Re: Yankees = cheating fucks
Post by: Hollywood on October 09, 2009, 11:38:51 PM
You know, I've never seen an MLB thread here, someone should start one.

So all 5 people who've ever watched a sport or did physical activity can post in it? Waste of time.
Title: Re: Yankees = cheating fucks
Post by: Van Cruncheon on October 09, 2009, 11:51:02 PM
leper this filth
Title: Re: Yankees = cheating fucks
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 09, 2009, 11:51:59 PM
Since there's no MLB thread here

Quote
You know, I've never seen an MLB thread here, someone should start one.

http://www.evilbore.com/forum/index.php?topic=29504.0

I assume Himu is joking, considering he posted in it 3 DAYS ago.
Title: Re: Yankees = cheating fucks
Post by: ToxicAdam on October 09, 2009, 11:52:09 PM
Yea it was unjust, but I don't really want the Twins on my tv anymore. ALCS of Angels v Twins is snoozeville.
Title: Re: Yankees = cheating fucks
Post by: Himu on October 09, 2009, 11:52:39 PM
Since there's no MLB thread here

Quote
You know, I've never seen an MLB thread here, someone should start one.

http://www.evilbore.com/forum/index.php?topic=29504.0

;)
Title: Re: Yankees = cheating fucks
Post by: Rman on October 10, 2009, 12:01:25 AM
How long have you been watching baseball?  Bad calls happen all the time.  Sucks for the Twins, though.
Title: Re: Yankees = cheating fucks
Post by: Hollywood on October 10, 2009, 12:05:20 AM
How long have you been watching baseball?  Bad calls happen all the time.  Sucks for the Twins, though.

That was worse than an ordinary call, because it was so fair I saw it as it happened and told someone it was fair. And that was some shitty TBS camera angle. Yet the ump like 4 or 5 feet from it couldn't get the call right?
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on October 10, 2009, 12:41:28 AM
Nathan sucks. That is all.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 10, 2009, 02:19:52 AM
I've said it before on JetNation, I'll say it here: Dodgers vs Angels WS

Book it. Pollodamus has spoken.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 10, 2009, 02:26:39 AM
I've said it before on JetNation, I'll say it here: Dodgers vs Angels WS

Book it. Pollodamus has spoken.

aka craptacular ratings on the east coast
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 10, 2009, 08:30:42 AM
Not just there, craptacular ratings all over 'cept for the WC.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 10, 2009, 02:08:36 PM
Since there's no MLB thread here,

I made the damn MLB thread here back in April, jerkface.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 11, 2009, 04:49:58 PM
PAPELBLOWN :rofl
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on October 11, 2009, 05:12:33 PM
 :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol Red Sox  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on October 12, 2009, 12:43:22 AM
sdfsdaf the yankees might actually win this year, god damnit
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Rman on October 12, 2009, 02:48:08 AM
Bill Simmons suiciding.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 12, 2009, 02:56:07 AM
I'm calling it- Yanquis-Dodgers WS, Joe Torre wins and gets to laugh at the Steinbrenners.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 12, 2009, 09:57:57 AM
Yanks-Dodgers series would be :gloomy

spoiler (click to show/hide)
They're my two favorite teams
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Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 12, 2009, 11:54:49 AM
I'm calling it- Yanquis-Dodgers WS, Joe Torre wins and gets to laugh at the Steinbrenners.

Seconding this.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 12, 2009, 01:28:03 PM
We might not have FJM anymore, but Ken Tremendous is on Twitter, praise the Lord.

"Spending $423 million on three guys >>> "doing all the little things right" >>> actually doing all the little things wrong"

"A-Rod, career postseason: .291/.381/.519/.900. Jeter, career postseason: .311/.380/.477/.858."

"Derek Jeter, 7 career ALCS: .262/.339/.405/.743. Mark Lemke, 5 career NLCS: .282/.368/.364/.732."

Triumph likes that last one.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 12, 2009, 01:29:46 PM
what do those numbers prove? I know shit about bball
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 12, 2009, 01:30:19 PM
Derek Jeter isn't that clutch.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on October 12, 2009, 01:41:20 PM
Derek Jeter isn't that amazing.
He was better than David Wright this season.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 12, 2009, 01:42:21 PM
 :bow JEETUH :bow2
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 12, 2009, 01:42:45 PM
Derek Jeter isn't that amazing.
He was better than David Wright this season.

You son of a BITCH.

In retrospect, I should've said clutch.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on October 12, 2009, 01:44:47 PM
David Wright's WAR
2007 8.4
2008 7.4
2009 3.3

I don't like this trend. Omar should trade him for 3 random Latino players and build around Jeff Francoeur.  :drake
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on October 12, 2009, 01:44:58 PM
Explain baseball statistics. I can get football and basketball statistics, but baseball...
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on October 12, 2009, 01:46:31 PM
Explain baseball statistics. I can get football and basketball statistics, but baseball...

which baseball stats? There are 5,000 different ones.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 12, 2009, 01:48:48 PM
In the series of stats Cajole posted, my guess is they go (in order) batting average, on base percentage, slugging, and on base + slugging.

Batting average simply being your total hits divided by at bats. On base percentage being total times on base divided by plate appearances. It's different from batting average because it factors in things like walks. Slugging would be total number of bases per at-bat (how could I screw that one up?). And the last stat being the OBP and slugging added together.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 12, 2009, 01:57:01 PM
Bocsius got it. Except slugging is "total number of bases per at-bat (not hit)."

What Malek posted was "Wins Over Replacement" which basically just tries to put everything together (batting, fielding, baserunning) to come up with how valuable a player is over some AAA minor leaguer.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on October 12, 2009, 01:59:42 PM
WAR is the only stat that matters now a days.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 12, 2009, 02:01:39 PM
And yet you were crying about Longoria even though he's set to make peanuts for the next 5 years and he just posted two years worth a combined 12.6 WAR according to Fangraphs.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on October 12, 2009, 02:13:26 PM
And yet you were crying about Longoria even though he's set to make peanuts for the next 5 years and he just posted two years worth a combined 12.6 WAR according to Fangraphs.

And he claimed that Kevin Youkilis is shit, despite the fact that he was worth 11 WAR the last two years.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 12, 2009, 02:15:52 PM
There you go Cajole, trying to ascribe logic to methodis.  Next thing you know you'll be expecting Francoeur to learn the strike zone.   :teehee

Also:  :bow Mark Lemke :bow2
Braves should totally hire him to manage after we throw Bobby into the tar pits at the end of next season.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 12, 2009, 03:12:23 PM
Derek Jeter isn't that clutch.

Don't you stat nerds have some sort of clutch equation to measure that...maybe something like WPA/LI ;)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 12, 2009, 03:19:24 PM
Derek Jeter isn't that clutch.

Don't you stat nerds have some sort of clutch equation to measure that...maybe something like WPA/LI ;)

Actually, WPA - WPA/LI. Jeter in the postseason = -0.80 "clutch" WPA (only since 2002 though)

God, I am such a nerd.

Oh and A-Rod's WPA in the postseason with the Yankees is 1.49 and his "clutch" WPA is 0.73.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 15, 2009, 10:51:42 PM
FML

I want a piano to fall on Ryan Howard.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 15, 2009, 11:58:22 PM
It'd be nice to see Victorino get eaten by a shark.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 12:10:52 AM
Victorino is definitely an annoying son of a bitch.

And the Dodgers needed to get Ethier home there.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 12:17:31 AM
Wow Sherill fucking blows.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 12:29:18 AM
I haven't built up any hate for him, he wasn't there in '07 and '08 for the Mets collapses.

Phillies' bullpen is pretty fucking awful.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 16, 2009, 12:30:55 AM
I'm in the opposite boat- I find it easier to hate this year's Phillies team.  Probably because a) they won it all last year, b) they haven't built up goodwill with me by denying the Mets a trip to the post season at the last possible minute and c) Cole Hamels is just a douche. 
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 12:31:31 AM
Pierre just looked like a fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.

Triumph: I definitely hate the team more than ever, but Ibanez just isn't part of it for me.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 12:46:49 AM
Madsen didn't throw Manny a strike that entire AB.

(http://brooksbaseball.net/pfx/location.php?xml=http://gd2.mlb.com/components/game/mlb/year_2009/month_10/day_15/gid_2009_10_15_phimlb_lanmlb_1//pbp/pitchers/425492.xml&batterX=091015_204103&innings=yyyyyyyyy&sp_type=1&s_type=3)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 01:02:08 AM
THE LIDGENING
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 01:04:47 AM
GODDAMN IT
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 01:10:53 AM
Dodgers going to lose tomorrow, too.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 16, 2009, 06:07:58 AM
 :lol at Philly hate.

Deal with it bois, as they'll be your WS Champs again this year.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 16, 2009, 08:01:10 AM
Nah, I'm still sticking with my LAD-NYY WS pick.  The law of averages says that sooner or later, PsyLidge will return.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 12:18:28 PM
I have to stick with those picks too.




Wishful thinking.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: ManaByte on October 16, 2009, 07:09:31 PM
LOL LAD. This is what happens when Manny is off the roids.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: ManaByte on October 16, 2009, 07:38:16 PM
Fucking Dodgers tied it. They better lose, I don't want more riots.

LA thug sports fans are so fucking distinguished mentally-challenged. They only like their team when it's winning. And when they win they riot.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 08:12:41 PM
Padilla pretty much pitched the game of his life today and the Dodgers barely won.

And if Manuel wasn't distinguished mentally-challenged enough to take Pedro out, they might not have won at all.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 08:20:44 PM
I'd say Utley isn't going to make that bad throw every game...but he has both games so far.

More obviously, Padilla isn't going to pitch like that every game, either.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 16, 2009, 08:27:48 PM
Padilla pretty much pitched against the NL today and the Dodgers barely won.

And if Manuel wasn't distinguished mentally-challenged enough to take Pedro out, they might not have won at all.

fixed.

Padilla would have had his ass handed to him if he faced us.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: ManaByte on October 16, 2009, 08:30:38 PM
Time for the Angels to win.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 16, 2009, 08:33:24 PM
Padilla pretty much pitched against the NL today and the Dodgers barely won.

And if Manuel wasn't distinguished mentally-challenged enough to take Pedro out, they might not have won at all.

fixed.

Padilla would have had his ass handed to him if he faced us.

But didn't you just say the Phillies were going to win it all?
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 16, 2009, 09:11:10 PM
The two things aren't mutually exclusive, baby.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on October 16, 2009, 11:01:48 PM
Someone take a cap of the ninja batter for the Yankees
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 18, 2009, 01:11:31 AM
A-Clutch
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 18, 2009, 01:29:33 AM
To those not in the know, A-Rod hit a game tying home run in the bottom of the 11th (the Angels took a 3-2 lead in the top). It's now 3-3 in the top of the 12th, 2 outs, 1 on for the Angels.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 18, 2009, 01:45:58 AM
A-Rod back at the plate, bases loaded, 2 outs..




Edit: A-Pop-up
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: ManaByte on October 18, 2009, 01:51:35 AM
13th
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 18, 2009, 02:07:52 AM
About dern time.

NY wins.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Rman on October 18, 2009, 02:20:22 AM
Jesus, Angel's fielding has been awful.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 18, 2009, 09:32:45 PM
Kurlolda
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 20, 2009, 01:02:49 AM
I hope Green Shinobi didn't kill himself.

God, fuck everything.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 20, 2009, 11:12:32 AM
Phillies will absolutely rape everything in sight come WS time. Team's bats are getting hot at the right time.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 20, 2009, 12:03:26 PM
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii219/losloseeboy/arodian.gif)

(http://i35.tinypic.com/qzkfma.jpg)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 20, 2009, 12:57:09 PM
Philadelphia should get wiped off the map by a meteor strike.

u mad? Deal with it, you're getting beat by a better team.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 20, 2009, 03:42:25 PM
Too bad the Dodgers have played like they're ready to go home for the past month, wah wah wah.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on October 20, 2009, 04:12:12 PM
Dodgers play in a weak division and their roster has always been overrated. Los Angeles would have never made it to the World Series with that talent and if by some fluke accident, like say the entire Phillies squad was killed in a fireball, they would get trounced by any team from the AL that made the postseason.

I don't know why Los Angeles convinces itself season after season that their team is better than it actually is.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 20, 2009, 04:34:20 PM
I dunno Federwang, the Rockies and Giants were both pretty good this year.  Sure the Dbacks and Padres sucked, but most divisions have at least two crappy teams in them- AL East has the Orioles and Jays/Rays, the NL Central has the Reds and Pirates and of course as we all know the NL East has the Mets and Nationals, in that order.

The Dodgers real problem this year is that they played their best ball over the first 2/3 of the season and have been sleepwalking since.  They were able to punch out the Cards but sooner or later they were gonna have to falter.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on October 20, 2009, 04:46:53 PM
The Rockies were the only team playing playoff caliber ball, and I think it's an indictment against the NL that we consider the Giants a "pretty good" team in that league.

And yes, while all divisions have their share of stinkers, you have to look at the talent in the division, which is lopsided in the NL East's favor.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 21, 2009, 01:13:55 AM
Was it the steroid flap that somehow exorcised the ghost haunting Alex Rodriguez?
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 21, 2009, 01:26:58 AM
Was it the steroid flap that somehow exorcised the ghost haunting Alex Rodriguez?

Nah, cause he was still kind of pressing for most of the season.  My theory is that Kate Hudson gives magical blowjobs.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on October 21, 2009, 01:39:09 AM
(http://i33.tinypic.com/xonr82.gif)

:lol
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Rman on October 21, 2009, 01:50:35 AM
Aww :'(
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 21, 2009, 07:55:56 AM
That was me in 95, fuck the Mariners.

Anyway, ARod's hitting because, surprise, he's a good baseball player. This is baseball, protracted slumps and streaks carry through the course of 162 games + playoffs. A 7 game window doesn't mean anything over the course of a long season.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Kara on October 21, 2009, 07:19:54 PM
That was me in 95, fuck the Mariners.

IAWTP
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 22, 2009, 11:21:53 PM
4-0 Angels entering the top of the 7th.
6-4 Yankees entering the bottom of the 7th.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 22, 2009, 11:46:42 PM
So much for that.

7-6 Angels, still in the 7th.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: ManaByte on October 23, 2009, 12:05:23 AM
Bottom of the 8th now! LA still has a professional baseball team!
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 23, 2009, 12:09:15 AM
I don't like this move. Bottom of the 8th, runners and 1st and 3rd, 1 out, bringing in Rivera.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 23, 2009, 12:14:57 AM
Hmph. Mo got it done again.

Chewbacca, Tex, and A-Rod coming up in the ninth.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on October 23, 2009, 12:16:52 AM
I fully expected the Yankees to win tonight. :lol
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 23, 2009, 12:36:22 AM
And it's going back to NY. Down 1, 2 outs, bases loaded, full count.... pop up.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 23, 2009, 01:18:11 AM
Man NoMaas has turned into NYYfans. WTF is this bullshit, it's flooded with asinine posts.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 23, 2009, 01:23:01 AM
I don't like this move. Bottom of the 8th, runners and 1st and 3rd, 1 out, bringing in Rivera.

How could you NOT like that move? Seriously.

I know this is late, but I was at the bar. Bringing in Rivera is pretty much NEVER a bad move.

I really thought the Yankees were going to win after that debacle in the top of the 7th, even after the bottom of the 7th semi-debacle. I felt like Swisher was going to walk in the 9th somehow.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 23, 2009, 01:45:01 AM
I guess it was more thinking about what could go wrong for Mariano versus what could go right for the Yankees. I felt a pop-up or even a grounder would score the man from third. He got a pop-up but dude was held up. I kind of think he could have made it, but the announcers and the third base coach disagreed.

With two outs, of course, you don't have to worry as much as long as you do your job as a pitcher, which he did.

In retrospect, it's always true that Mariano is the best option that Yankees have, and I had forgotten they had already used Hughes.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Rman on October 26, 2009, 02:05:17 AM
The I-95 Series.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on October 28, 2009, 11:21:57 PM
lee = jinfash
yankees = kosma
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 28, 2009, 11:33:14 PM
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2ikxoq9.jpg)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on October 28, 2009, 11:40:31 PM
 :pimp
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on October 28, 2009, 11:42:35 PM
That gif is awesome
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on October 28, 2009, 11:55:08 PM
:lol Yankees are getting owned
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on October 28, 2009, 11:56:50 PM
we need a new gif!
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: BlackMage on October 29, 2009, 12:13:12 AM
Lee, Lee, Lee, Lee,
Lee Lee Lee Lee Lee Lee Lee Lee Lee,
We're talkin' fuckin' Lee.
I had a friend named Lee,
He cast a spell a spell on me.
If me and Lee and KG could be three,
Flyin' free Tenacious Lee,
Skinny-dippin' in a sea of Lee,
I'd propose on bended knee
To Lee Lee Lee, Lee Lee Lee,
Lee Lee,
Lee Lee Lee, Lee Lee Lee,
Lee Lee,
Le-Lut-Le-Le-Le-Lee Lee Lee,
Le-Lut-Le-Le-Le-Lee Lee,
If me, and Lee, and KG, (that's me)
Could be three, (could be three)
Plant a tree, (plant a tree)
Just for Lee, (just for Lee)
Just for Lee, (Lee)
Just for Lee!
Lee, Lee, Lee
Leeee, Leeee, Leeee:
LEE!
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on October 29, 2009, 12:14:43 AM
man i wish id taken that bet my friend gave me. I'd have made a killing.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 29, 2009, 12:30:42 AM
:bow Cliff Lee* :bow2

:piss Yanquis :piss2

spoiler (click to show/hide)
*Until next year, when he must die a horrible death so the Braves can win the division
[close]
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 29, 2009, 12:35:14 AM
:bow Philadelphia Green Men :bow2
:piss Yankees :piss2
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 29, 2009, 12:37:39 AM
Cliff Frickin Lee

Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on October 29, 2009, 01:45:36 AM
Cliff Lee is God. :bow2
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 31, 2009, 10:43:42 PM
0-0 in Game 3 after 1 inning.

This infernal whistling during every pitch is driving me insane. Fox needs to mute the mic in that fan's area of the park. If that's not possible, track that fan down and see that he/she chokes on that whistle.

edit: It appears the whistling is only happening during Yankee pitching/Philly at-bats. That, or Fox took my advice.

edit 2: It's back. :( That is so incredibly annoying. Seriously, how the other fans in that area aren't threatening bloody murder by now, I have no idea.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 31, 2009, 10:44:53 PM
That's a rather unique way of breaking a mini-slump. Take a HBP.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on October 31, 2009, 11:04:46 PM
Pettite doesn't have it tonight. Twice he's run the count to 3-0 and issued walks on 5 pitches. Did it just now with the bases loaded.

edit: 3-0 Phillies after 2.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on October 31, 2009, 11:38:51 PM
lol @ the camera
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 12:52:29 AM
7th inning stretch, Yankees up 7-4.

I wonder if Mo is up for a 3 inning save.

Let's just hope Joba/Hughes/whomever else they trot out over the next 2 innings can at least keep the lead until Rivera comes out in the 9th.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 12:57:18 AM
It's fairly remarkable the Skankees are up 7-4 in this game so far and tied in the series 1-1 considering the fact the lineup isn't hitting for squat.

J.eter is batting .417 in the series, but look at everyone else.

Damon .182
Teixeria .111
Rodriguez .100 (1-2 tonight, HR, 2 HBP)
Posada .250 (only 1 plate appearance in game 2)
Cano .091
Swisher .333 (benched for game 2, 2 for 3 tonight)
Cabrera .000 (.000!)

And Pettite doesn't count. For the record, he's 0.333 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored.



edit: Joba got through the 7th 1-2-3.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 01:06:11 AM
Why Cabrera is batting .000:

He just struck out swinging on a pitch that was a foot off the plate inside.

And it looks like Phil Hughes is pitching the 8th. He'll probably put the first two on with walks.

edit: Godzilla with the PH HR! 8-4 Yanks. That makes him .571 in the series. Uh... use the DH in the NL, kthx.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on November 01, 2009, 01:07:39 AM
FUCK THE YANKEES
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 01:13:36 AM
Hughes didn't start the 8th. Yankees might win.

Howard struck out for the 3rd time tonight. That puts him to 9 in the series so far. Howard and A-Rod were at 6 through 2 games, and the story was about how A-Rod was halfway to the series record of 12.

Now Howard is three-quarters of the way there.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 01:37:14 AM
Phil frickin Hughes. :(

Only a 1 run homer, so it only cuts the lead to 8-5, but come on.

And so much for the night off for Rivera. Coming in for the last 2 outs.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 01:42:32 AM
Rivera takes care of it on 5 pitches.

:bow Mo :bow2

Yankees up 2-1, CC tomorrow.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on November 01, 2009, 06:05:27 PM
Look at Konex's monstrosity:

(http://i37.tinypic.com/2mmea7r.jpg)
(http://i38.tinypic.com/212spw6.jpg)

He's really a Yankee fan isn't he? Good Lord.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 08:36:26 PM
Bottom of the 1st in game 4, Skankees scored 2 in the top of the inning (J.eter, Damon). Centaur Playboy got plunked again, the third time in the past two games.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 01, 2009, 08:37:17 PM
Did you see the shameless AVATAR tie-in?
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 08:38:59 PM
What's Avatar?

Phillies have two straight doubles, 2-1 Yankees.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 08:42:28 PM
10th K for Howard in the series.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 01, 2009, 08:43:34 PM
Howard sucks. I've seen him wave at sliders from lefties like that a million times. I don't get why a lefty would ever throw him a fastball.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 08:45:17 PM
Werth is up now. His two jacks last night were like a tale of two cities. The first, he sort of reached and poked it out. From the swing, it didn't look like it would have enough power, but it left the park anyway. The second one, though... :o

edit: they "intentionally" walked him... after legitimately pitching him to 3-1 in the count
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 01, 2009, 08:52:41 PM
If people didn't realize Werth was good before this postseason, I hope they do now. I'd take him over Howard on my team.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 08:52:58 PM
Melky... you're 0fer the series. Take a pitch.  >:(
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 09:09:26 PM
The Yankees aren't really making Blanton work. Through 2 innings, he's only up to 21 pitches (CC is at 35), despite being through the entire line up. He has given up two runs, but the arm isn't getting tired.

And he gets through the third in 11 pitches.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 09:33:20 PM
CC isn't pitching enough strikes. 23 balls already on 55 pitches in the 4th.

edit: 66 pitches, 27 balls through the end of the 4th. 2-2 game.

The Yankee bats need to come alive. Je.ter and Damon opened the game with hits, Centaur Playboy got plunked, but since then... nothing. Only Jete.r has a good or even decent batting average so far in the series (well, there's Mats.ui, but he's not in the game since they're in a NL park and there is no DH). Teixeira, Rodriguez, Cano, and Cabrera are all batting below .100 so far. How did they ever manage to get 8 runs in the last game again?
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Joe Molotov on November 01, 2009, 09:39:14 PM
Umps cheat for the Phillies, the league wants a close series!  :maf [/nyc]
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 09:44:10 PM
Welcome to the series, Melky. Finally got a hit. Even then, it could have easily been a double play, but Utley somewhat misplayed it, but not enough to draw an error.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on November 01, 2009, 09:45:30 PM
:lol @ that last run by the Phillies. He didn't touch home!
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 09:46:32 PM
Yeah, he totally would have been ruled out if Posada had tagged him, because the ump knew he didn't touch the plate. Posada tried to go to second instead.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 09:48:18 PM
 :bow Derek Jete.r :bow2

RBI single, batting .438 in the series
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 01, 2009, 09:49:30 PM
(http://i38.tinypic.com/51wqi0.gif)
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 09:50:52 PM
 :bow Cabrera not only finally got a hit earlier, but went back to tag the plate on Damon's RBI single :bow2
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 10:00:48 PM
Strikes, CC. >:(
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on November 01, 2009, 10:02:36 PM
Haha
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on November 01, 2009, 10:13:25 PM
Nice patience Phils. I guess this is what, the 6th straight sweep or 4-1 World series now, if the Phillies can't come back?
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 01, 2009, 10:15:23 PM
Uh... this is game 4.  They have Cliff Lee going tomorrow.  I'm pretty sure that the series is going back to the Bronx.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 10:16:29 PM
Yankees are going with Burnett on short rest in game 5. He pitched great in game 2, but I'd definitely say advantage Phillies with Lee.

And this game certainly isn't over, with CC's high pitch count, the Yankees' shaky bullpen, and the fact that the Yankee bats are still anemic.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on November 01, 2009, 10:17:24 PM
Uh... this is game 4.  They have Cliff Lee going tomorrow.  I'm pretty sure that the series is going back to the Bronx.

This series is over if they lose tonight.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 10:52:25 PM
Chase freaking Utley.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 01, 2009, 10:56:47 PM
Chase freaking Utley.

so good
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 10:57:02 PM
4-3 Yankees going into the 8th. A-Rod, Posada, and Cano are up to start the inning. Need some production here, particularly with Werth stepping to the plate in the Phillies half of the inning.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:03:37 PM
No hits so far from the 3-4-5-6 and 7 hitters in the Yankee lineup. If the Skankees blow this game, they've really blown this series.

2-2 with Lee is a far cry different than 3-1. Philly could be heading to NY with a 3-2 lead and both Yankee pitchers (Pettite and Sabathia) going on short rest.

edit: Posada walked, Cano got a hit... still no runs as both men were left on.

Matsu.i will probably pinch hit to lead off the 9th, no matter what Philly does in their half of the 8th. Then it will be Je.ter and Damon. Assuming any of those get on, Tex and maybe Centaur Playboy will have another shot at it.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:13:22 PM
Joba is in. Is that Hughes warming up? SIT HIM DOWN!!!!
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 01, 2009, 11:14:00 PM
Uh... this is game 4.  They have Cliff Lee going tomorrow.  I'm pretty sure that the series is going back to the Bronx.

This series is over if they lose tonight.

I agree, but that doesn't mean that the Yanquis are guaranteed to win a game 5... which seems to be what you're implying.

Also, I think that Manuel will end up regretting not starting Cliff Lee tonight.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:17:52 PM
Manuel might come out smelling like roses. Tie game.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 01, 2009, 11:18:41 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/Triumph/tommy.jpg)

SUCK ON IT YOU FAHKING YANKEES, YOU FAHKING SUCK

Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on November 01, 2009, 11:19:23 PM
FUCK yeah. I said Feliz was going to go off earlier in the night, for no particular reason.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on November 01, 2009, 11:21:56 PM
In honor of Feliz homerun .. the ultimate rally orchestration:

[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvQkl7qa6RQ[/youtube]
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 01, 2009, 11:23:35 PM
Go Green Men!

:rock
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:23:46 PM
Both Philly home runs have been with 2 outs and 2 stikes.  :(

Fortunately (from a Yankee fan's perspective), at least both have been with none on. Still... one more strike.


Godzilla pops it up. Help me, J.eter Johnny Damon, you're my only hope.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:32:58 PM
Chewbacca worked the count, got a base hit. Come on, Tex.

Nice two-base steal.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 01, 2009, 11:34:47 PM
Damon doing it by himself!
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:35:42 PM
HBP! A-Rod... time to earn those millions.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:36:56 PM
I'll take it. RBI double. 5-4 Yankees.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 01, 2009, 11:37:06 PM
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on November 01, 2009, 11:38:08 PM
Well thats series. Phillies dumbass fault for sticking with Lidge when he's total ass. Way to go.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 01, 2009, 11:38:54 PM
Cajole, where's the PsyLidge jpg when I need it?  HAAAAAAAAAAALP.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:40:08 PM
I may be Debbie Downer, but Mo has blown games in the playoffs before.

edit: But Posada just gave the Yanks some more breathing room. 7-4. Feeling good about this.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on November 01, 2009, 11:40:38 PM
Great managerial work there Manual. Lidge is getting blown up but hey, leave him in. I mean 1 run is the same as 3 right?
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on November 01, 2009, 11:41:27 PM
I gotta hand it to the Yanks.

That was damn good.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on November 01, 2009, 11:42:07 PM
I may be Debbie Downer, but Mo has blown games in the playoffs before.

edit: But Posada just gave the Yanks some more breathing room. 7-4. Feeling good about this.

Don't be a drama queen. Yankees locked up the year when they upped their payroll to about a billion this year, this is just all been a formality.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:43:01 PM
In related news, I love inflated postseason series stat lines.

Lidge, 1 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 27.00 ERA
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 01, 2009, 11:43:32 PM
...I don't think the Yanks added any (or much) payroll, since a bunch of contracts (Giambi, Pavano, etc) came off the books after last year.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:44:58 PM
Don't be a drama queen. Skankees locked up the year when they upped their payroll to about a billion this year, this is just all been a formality.

Skankees have had 200+ million payrolls for years. Hasn't translated to championship rings.

And to let the pessimism continue, the Skankees are the team that blew a 3-0 lead to the Red Sox in 04. Still, 3-1 looks pretty good, though I certainly believe it will go back to New York.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 01, 2009, 11:45:13 PM
Cajole, where's the PsyLidge jpg when I need it?  HAAAAAAAAAAALP.
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Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 01, 2009, 11:45:45 PM
(http://midorihoshi.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/psyduck005-copy.gif)
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 01, 2009, 11:47:49 PM
8 pitches.

Those extra two runs took so much game pressure off. The air was certainly out of the balloon.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 01, 2009, 11:48:09 PM
Thanks Cajole.

Also, I forgot a couple other high priced players the Yanks jettisoned from that 2008 team:  Mussina, Abreu and Farnsworth.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: E-DuB on November 01, 2009, 11:48:20 PM
Damn Mariano is automatic in the post-season
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on November 01, 2009, 11:55:32 PM
Don't be a drama queen. Yankees locked up the year when they upped their payroll to about a billion this year, this is just all been a formality.

Yankees have had 200+ million payrolls for years. Hasn't translated to World Series rings.

And to let the pessism continue, the Yankees are the team that blew a 3-0 lead to the Red Sox in 04. Still, 3-1 looks pretty good, though I certainly believe it will go back to New York.

That payroll was due to crappy longterm contracts paying guys past their prime, not cherry picking any free agent they want out there.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 01, 2009, 11:56:18 PM
But you just said they "upped their payroll" when they actually didn't.

Nonetheless, I basically agree that they went out and bought EVERYTHING they needed this offseason. It was insane.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 01, 2009, 11:57:22 PM
My stepfather is a lifelong Phillies fan and he's pretty heartbroken right now. I am sort of angry at the Phillies, because if there is one team in all of MLB I don't want winning a World Series, it's got to be the New York Fucking Yankees.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 12:01:28 AM
I am sort of angry at the Phillies, because if there is one team in all of MLB I don't want winning a World Series, it's got to be the New York Fucking Yankees.

It's nice to know that no matter where you're from (outside New York and New Jersey) in this beautiful country of ours, we all believe in the same dream.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 12:04:28 AM
My stepfather is a lifelong Phillies fan and he's pretty heartbroken right now. I am sort of angry at the Phillies, because if there is one team in all of MLB I don't want winning a World Series, it's got to be the New York Fucking Yankees.

Be mad at Howard for forgetting to show up this series.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 12:04:30 AM
You have Cliff Lee on full rest versus Burnett on short rest for game 5. Advantage: Phillies.
Game 6, it's likely to be Pedro versus Pettite, again on short rest. Advantage: Phillies?
Game 7, no idea versus Sabathia, ditto on short rest.

Pessimism reigns supreme.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 12:08:04 AM
Would be Hamels in Game 7.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 12:10:02 AM
Well, I used to play baseball until I turned eighteen, and as a Maryland native, I was raised on Cal Ripken and the Orioles. I remember attending Opening Day at Camden Yards when it opened - they were playing the Indians. I remember the good years with Davey Johnson and Brady Anderson's fluke season.

So, as someone that used to support an AL East team, the hatred I have for the Yankees runs very, very deep. And even though I have switched allegiances since then, I despise the fact that New Yorkers will pat themselves on the back for winning a World Series they clearly purchased with a bunch of asshole players.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 12:12:02 AM
BTW, Derek Jeter won the Hank Aaron Award for being the best offensive player in the AL.














:rofl
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 12:12:54 AM
 :bow JEETUH :bow2
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 12:14:00 AM
:piss Derek Jeter :piss2

I am pretty sure I made him cry one time at Camden Yards.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 02, 2009, 12:14:02 AM
Whatever, dude.  The Braves were 2 wins away from really cementing themselves as the team of the 90's in the 96 Series and it all fell the fuck apart against these assholes.  Fuck the fucking Yankees, fuck them with great vengeance and furious anger I say.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 12:15:04 AM
It got deleted from the Wikipedia article, but it said earlier:

Quote from: Wikipedia
Derek Jeter won the American League award in 2009, despite trailing Joe Mauer in every Triple Crown statistical category, as well as On-base percentage and Slugging percentage.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 12:15:52 AM
Yeah, the Braves took the first two at Yankee Stadium, then proceeded to drop the next four.

So awesome.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 02, 2009, 12:18:14 AM
It got deleted from the Wikipedia article, but it said earlier:

Quote from: Wikipedia
Derek Jeter won the American League award in 2009, despite trailing Joe Mauer in every Triple Crown statistical category, as well as On-base percentage and Slugging percentage.

What that doesn't tell you is that Jeter leads Mauer by a good country mile in grit, hustle, heart and intangibles.

Boscius- sometimes in October I will still wake up at night screaming Leyritz's name.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 12:19:31 AM
I seriously want the entire Yankees squad to catch Ebola and then die in a gasoline fire as they bleed out.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 12:24:05 AM
Boscius- sometimes in October I will still wake up at night screaming Leyritz's name.

True story: that series was when I started rooting for the Yankees. As a Dodger fan and a general hater of the "home team," (central NC, but Atlanta is the closest team and there are a lot of Braves fans in the area), I really hated the Braves. I didn't know it before then, but it turns out my dad is a Yankees fan, too. That series brought some rare sports bonding (since we don't pull for the same team in any other sport).

Yankees beating the Braves again in 99 was doubly sweet.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 12:25:59 AM
If there's one thing worse than obnoxious instate Yankees fans, it's out-of-state Yankees fans. What, you just had to root for the worst team in all of baseball for what reason?
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 12:27:21 AM
Because they were playing the evil Braves. I pulled for the Yankees and, for some reason, it stuck. I never had that attachment with the other teams that beat the Braves in the playoffs. *snicker*
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on November 02, 2009, 12:27:51 AM
If there's one thing worse than obnoxious instate Yankees fans, it's out-of-state Yankees fans. What, you just had to root for the worst team in all of baseball for what reason?

It's called a bandwagon. Same reason Cubs fans are everywhere because they saw them on WGN one day. Or Lakers fans arose because Kobe has a cool jersey.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 12:31:00 AM
Bandwagon fans. :yuck
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 12:31:35 AM
I won't even attempt to deny any bandwagon charge. How can I? I didn't start rooting for them until they were in the series that year. But, again, that wasn't the reason I rooted for them. It was who they were playing. I can't explain how it stuck, however, except to say that it might have something to do with the rematch in 99 and the way baseball is covered in general (Yanks vs. the Sox is the story, everyone else can buzz off, etc.) every year.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 12:32:37 AM
I won't even attempt to deny any bandwagon charge. How can I? I didn't start rooting for them until they were in the world series that year. But, again, that wasn't the reason I rooted for them. It was who they were playing. I can't explain how it stuck, however, except to say that it might have something to do with the rematch in 99 and the way baseball is covered in general (Yanks vs. the Sox is the story, everyone else can buzz off, etc.) every year.

Maybe the fact that they won 4 out of 5 World Series starting that year.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 12:35:03 AM
:lol
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 12:37:50 AM
Well, the Blue Jays beat the Braves and won two straight world titles, I didn't start pulling for them. I never was a great fan of Kirby Puckett and the Twins either. Now, certainly the worst team ever is the Cleveland Indians. (1995 :()

I will say 1996 was the first time I really even watched the series since the Dodgers were in it in 1988 (and, before anyone asks, I was rooting for the Dodgers before that series). I wasn't really a huge fan of baseball.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 12:40:46 AM
I have one other fan genesis story I can tell. I became a 49ers fan when I was 7. Super Bowl XIX, my neighbors were over at my house to watch the game. We had take out from a local restaurant, they had miniature 49er and Dolphin helmets. I liked the 49er helmet better so I took one of those and left the Dolphin helmets for the other kids. I've been a 49ers fan ever since.

It worked out splendidly for the next decade. Not so much since then.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on November 02, 2009, 01:25:23 AM
I don't care who wins. Neither is my home team, the Houston Lastros :american
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 01:26:46 AM
The Astros legacy lives on in Brad Lidge's blown save.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mandark on November 02, 2009, 02:10:58 AM
Bandwagon fans. :yuck

I know a young man who roots for the Yankees, Lakers, Cowboys, Notre Dame football, and Duke basketball.  He claims to root for Carolina in the NHL, but he couldn't name three Hurricanes even after I spotted him Katrina.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 02:11:57 AM
Drumroll. :lol

If that person is real, I question why you would keep such a person as an acquaintance.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mandark on November 02, 2009, 02:22:30 AM
It's all true, but more understandable when you realize he's 18 or 19 and pretty dumb.

It's okay to attach to a non-local team before you reach a certain age (I had flings with the Bonds/Bonilla/Van Slyke Pirates and the Warren Moon Oilers as a kid), but certain franchises (Yankees, Lakers, Cubs) should be off limits unless you've got family history.

I mean, really.


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Secretly part of me hopes the Yankees will win because they're more fun to root against as an evil empire than as perennial underachievers, and I'm constructing an elaborate fantasy where the Orioles' pitchers all develop and take the AL East two or three years from now.  When the Yankees win and I have to deal with the insufferable fans, I'll completely regret this.
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Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 02:41:04 AM
I can get behind that fantasy. I refuse to step foot into Camden Yards until Peter Angelos is no longer the owner, but I still do root for the Birds. Until then, I will suffer in my NL ghetto.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on November 02, 2009, 03:12:44 AM
It's all true, but more understandable when you realize he's 18 or 19 and pretty dumb.

It's okay to attach to a non-local team before you reach a certain age (I had flings with the Bonds/Bonilla/Van Slyke Pirates and the Warren Moon Oilers as a kid), but certain franchises (Yankees, Lakers, Cubs) should be off limits unless you've got family history.

I mean, really.


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Secretly part of me hopes the Yankees will win because they're more fun to root against as an evil empire than as perennial underachievers, and I'm constructing an elaborate fantasy where the Orioles' pitchers all develop and take the AL East two or three years from now.  When the Yankees win and I have to deal with the insufferable fans, I'll completely regret this.
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You'll have to do better than that overrated piece of excrement Mastuz. He's horrible.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 02, 2009, 03:29:16 AM
What type of kid roots for ND unless he has a vested interest in the school?  :lol
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on November 02, 2009, 03:42:01 AM
Man, is game five going to be in Philly? Watch there be an epic riot.

Edit: holy shit is the MLB website the worse website ever made? tiling an ad as a border? Really?
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on November 02, 2009, 06:58:18 AM
Boscius- sometimes in October I will still wake up at night screaming Leyritz's name.

True story: that series was when I started rooting for the Yankees. As a Dodger fan and a general hater of the "home team," (central NC, but Atlanta is the closest team and there are a lot of Braves fans in the area), I really hated the Braves. I didn't know it before then, but it turns out my dad is a Yankees fan, too. That series brought some rare sports bonding (since we don't pull for the same team in any other sport).

Yankees beating the Braves again in 99 was doubly sweet.

This story is almost as queer as why that cunt Red Scarlet roots for the Red Sox.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 02, 2009, 11:24:34 AM
What type of kid roots for ND unless he has a vested interest in the school?  :lol

I dunno, probably the same kind of person who roots for Michigan but doesn't go there.  :smug
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 02, 2009, 12:52:24 PM
What type of kid roots for ND unless he has a vested interest in the school?  :lol

I dunno, probably the same kind of person who roots for Michigan but doesn't go there.  :smug

I'll be bumping this thread soon :smug
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 03:26:11 PM
Bandwagon fans. :yuck

I love my Seattle teams, even if they suck. The only sports team that I've jumped on board with recently is Nebraska football, since my wife's family is from there and love the Huskers.

We've had a serious Red Sox bandwagon infestation in the area the last few years... it's awful.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 03:26:59 PM
I always dug the Mariners growing up - not as a fan - but I thought they were pretty cool. Nintendo, Ken Griffey Jr. and all that jazz. The Mariners, the Twins, the A's and the Blue Jays are the only teams in the AL that I respect other than the Orioles.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 03:29:32 PM
I'll cheer for any team playing the Yankees or Red Sox. When those two play each other, I'm really torn. I dislike the Yankees' business practices, but I hate Red Sox fans with a passion...
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on November 02, 2009, 03:40:32 PM
Imagine living in the hornets nest, distant, where girls wear pink Red Sox hats and have giant posters of Jason Varitek
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 03:42:21 PM
Imagine living in the hornets nest, distant, where girls wear pink Red Sox hats and have giant posters of Jason Varitek

They do that out here in SEATTLE. It makes sense in Boston, but Seattle??!?  ::)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on November 02, 2009, 03:43:38 PM
Jesus, I thought the overt female fandom thing was more of a local phenomenon. That is crazy, all the way on the west coast :lol
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 04:15:00 PM
Every time I see a Red Sox "dreamy" ball player, I imagine Evil Ash from Army of Darkness taking a steel torch to their face and saying, "I'll spoil those good looks of yours!"
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 07:46:21 PM
Is there a Canadian singing our national anthem?

 ???
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 07:47:45 PM
isn't it ironic
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 07:51:36 PM
You know I really do think...
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: tiesto on November 02, 2009, 08:04:42 PM
I'm a Met fan, but considering I hate Philly sports fans and I'm currently trying to bone a big Yankee fan, I have to root for them in the series.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 08:06:22 PM
I'm a Met fan, but considering I hate Philly sports fans and I'm currently trying to bone a big Yankee fan, I have to root for them in the series.

If you have to root for the Yanks, she better let you fuck her in the ass.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 08:08:13 PM
 :bow A-Rod first inning RBI double :bow2
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 08:17:15 PM
Chase Freaking Utley


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Tune in for Game 6, Wednesday night in New York
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Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 08:18:29 PM
Dear Chase,

I feel like I can call you Chase because you and me are so much alike. I would love to meet you someday. It would be great to have a catch. I know I can’t throw as fast as you, but I think you would be impressed by my speed. I love your hair. You run fast. Did you have a good relationship with your father? Me neither. These are all things we can talk about. And more. I know you have not been getting my letters because I know you would write back if you did. And I hope you write back this time and we get to be good friends. I’m sure our relationship would be a real home run!
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 08:32:41 PM
:lol

Utley is seriously one of the top 3 players in baseball, along with Pujols and Mauer.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 08:45:17 PM
Dear Chase,

I feel like I can call you Chase because you and me are so much alike. I would love to meet you someday. It would be great to have a catch. I know I can’t throw as fast as you, but I think you would be impressed by my speed. I love your hair. You run fast. Did you have a good relationship with your father? Me neither. These are all things we can talk about. And more. I know you have not been getting my letters because I know you would write back if you did. And I hope you write back this time and we get to be good friends. I’m sure our relationship would be a real home run!

:rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 08:46:23 PM
Seriously, though, going back to the first inning when Burnett hit Victorino.

I always assumed the hand was part of the bat.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 09:12:40 PM
Short rest. :(

Burnett is chased in the 3rd, giving up 2 runs in the inning, 2 on, nobody out. 5 runs total.

Hindsight being 20/20, but he could have had extra rest if he was held for game 6 and then Pettite could have gone in 7 with Sabathia available for middle relief. Hughes could have gone tonight as the starter, couldn't have been any worse.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 09:21:55 PM
Lee just got a hit. Yeah, the Yanks aren't wrapping this up tonight. :lol

edit: Victorino: "It's not broken, I'm fine."
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on November 02, 2009, 09:28:21 PM
I was listening to the local radio (I live in Mass) and the DJ said that there's a rumor that A Rod has his likeness painted as paintings hanging over his bed as a Centaur... :lol

Edit: I looked it up just now and apparently an ex girlfriend is making this account :lol

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/ex-alex-rodriguez-had-portraits-of-himself-as-a-centaur-over-his-bed-20093010
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 10:34:32 PM
chase friggin utley :gloomy

edit: chin up, Howard. You set a record.  :smug
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 10:41:15 PM
Raaauuuull!!!!!!
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 10:52:48 PM
Now Tex gets a hit.

And A-Rod got a 2 run double. 8-4, but there's not much offense left in the lineup until they get back around to the top of the order.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 11:01:17 PM
So awesome that right after Utley ties the WS record for HR in a series...Howard ties the record for Ks.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 11:02:55 PM
Utley is making a run for series MVP regardless of the outcome.

It is interesting, though, that all but one of the Philly HRs in the series so far have been solo shots.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 11:10:30 PM
I can't believe Hughes got somebody out. :o

Posada, M.atsui, and Jete.r up in the ninth.

This game is why I was so pessimistic last night. 3-1 is great, but when everyone is going on short rest the remainder of the series, there's little room for error. Burnett didn't have it tonight. Who's to say Pettite will be any better? And then CC going on short rest the second start in a row for a potential game 7?

I don't like it. I would have rather conceded this game and had a rested staff to get one at home. And if by some chance the stand-in pitched well tonight, excellent.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 11:15:24 PM
Phillies bullpen is sooooooo bad.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 11:17:51 PM
These bullpen debacles are the averaging out of last year.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 11:18:15 PM
2 on, nobody out for Jete.r.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 11:20:33 PM
See ya Wednesday night, folks.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 11:20:37 PM
Clutch
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 11:24:02 PM
Tex, this is your moment.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 11:25:12 PM
to strike out
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 11:25:18 PM
:lol
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 11:25:37 PM
Yep.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 11:26:00 PM
Yay!

I hope the Yankees' starting pitchers' arms fall off, and they lose this entire series.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: OptimoPeach on November 02, 2009, 11:26:34 PM
Teixeira :rofl
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 11:27:05 PM
Yay!

I hope the Yankees' starting pitchers' arms fall off,

It could happen, they're not getting much rest between starts.

Quote
and they lose this entire series.

Oh man I hope it happens, but it's pretty unlikely.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 02, 2009, 11:27:16 PM
Hey, Teixeira, there's a championship series going on. It would be nice if you decided to participate in it.

Of course, you're not the only one.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 11:28:26 PM
(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7268/rqydrbjpg.gif)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 11:28:55 PM
There will be a reckoning in New York. A reckoning, I tell you.

And the Yankees will sit in their new ballpark, a monument to their excess, crying bitter tears as their overpaid, useless players sulk in the dugout.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 11:29:51 PM
There will be a reckoning in New York. A reckoning, I tell you.

And the Yankees will sit in their new ballpark, a monument to their excess, crying bitter tears as their overpaid, useless players sulk in the dugout.

 :heartbeat
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Beezy on November 02, 2009, 11:37:49 PM
I thought you guys should know that NYC lives off hate. 8)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 11:39:19 PM
I thought you guys should know that NYC lives off hate. 8)

I don't think any of us a give a shit.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Beezy on November 02, 2009, 11:40:31 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 02, 2009, 11:41:16 PM
(http://blogs.phillynews.com/inquirer/zozone/dirty%20utley.jpg)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 02, 2009, 11:42:36 PM
(http://blogs.phillynews.com/inquirer/zozone/dirty%20utley.jpg)

Dear Chase,

I feel like I can call you Chase because you and me are so much alike. I would love to meet you someday. It would be great to have a catch. I know I can’t throw as fast as you, but I think you would be impressed by my speed. I love your hair. You run fast. Did you have a good relationship with your father? Me neither. These are all things we can talk about. And more. I know you have not been getting my letters because I know you would write back if you did. And I hope you write back this time and we get to be good friends. I’m sure our relationship would be a real home run!
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 03, 2009, 12:26:15 AM
Cajole is confused- Chutley is neither latino nor a Met.

As for the MVP of the Series, it's gonna end up being Rivera after he nails a 2 inning save in game 6.  Book it!
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on November 03, 2009, 12:35:12 AM
Cajole is confused- Chutley is neither latino nor a Met.
Could have stopped after Latino!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/497169441_4376df2c41.jpg)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 03, 2009, 12:36:28 AM
Utley is just too fucking good, Triumph. And he gets no respect at all. Even tonight, after he hits two HR, drives in 4 RBIs, and scores 3 runs, Cliff Lee gets player of the game from FOX instead. I have to make up for this injustice by letting people know how fucking awesome he is.

I posted this a month and a half ago

http://somewhatmanlynerd.com/blog/2009/09/18/if-he-played-for-any-other-team-chase-utley-would-be-my-favorite-baseball-player/
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 03, 2009, 12:38:23 AM
David Wright or Chase Utley?
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 03, 2009, 12:39:37 AM
Subjectively, Wright.

Objectively, Utley.

:'(

Before this season I could have said Wright straight-up, but fuck this season was terrible. Well, not terrible, but not only did he lose his power, he's gotten worse in the field.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on November 03, 2009, 12:40:50 AM
David Wright or Chase Utley?

(http://www.bittenandbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/david-wright-helmet-and-great-gazoo.jpg)

or

(http://blogs.phillynews.com/inquirer/zozone/dirty%20utley.jpg)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 03, 2009, 12:41:47 AM
GODDAMN IT
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 03, 2009, 12:42:58 AM
I HATE THIS SEASON

FUCK
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on November 03, 2009, 12:43:05 AM
(http://www.bittenandbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/david-wright-helmet-and-great-gazoo.jpg)

:bow
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on November 03, 2009, 12:43:46 AM
Why are we even comparing a singles hitter to Utley?
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 03, 2009, 12:44:41 AM
I HATE THIS SEASON

FUCK

Yeah, you finished behind the Braves.

THE BRAVES.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on November 03, 2009, 12:46:08 AM
I HATE THIS SEASON

FUCK

At least your team's not the Lastros.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 03, 2009, 12:47:18 AM
I HATE THIS SEASON

FUCK

Yeah, you finished behind the Braves.

THE BRAVES.

I was looking for some YouTube video that was put together chronicling the Mets' embarrassing season, but it was no doubt taken down. It was perfect when set to Requiem for a Dream music.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 03, 2009, 12:47:54 AM
I HATE THIS SEASON

FUCK

At least your team's not the Lastros.

Not like the Astros were picked to win the World Series by SI or anything.

And it's not like the Mets have a fucking prayer of beating out the Phillies next year.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on November 03, 2009, 12:50:52 AM
I HATE THIS SEASON

FUCK

Yeah, you finished behind the Braves.

THE BRAVES.

I was looking for some YouTube video that was put together chronicling the Mets' embarrassing season, but it was no doubt taken down. It was perfect when set to Requiem for a Dream music.
The Mets has lobby to take it down?

(http://toolofignorance.mlblogs.com/Minaya.jpg)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 03, 2009, 01:13:58 AM
I HATE THIS SEASON

FUCK

At least your team's not the Lastros.

Not like the Astros were picked to win the World Series by SI or anything.

And it's not like the Mets have a fucking prayer of beating out the Phillies next year.

...you're probably gonna finish behind us too if we're able to hit at all, seeing as how we have BADASS STARTING PITCHING and all.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 03, 2009, 01:16:14 AM
OLIVER PEREZ 2010 COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 03, 2009, 01:21:10 AM
OLIVER PEREZ 2010 COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Only when he's pitching against us.  :(
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Hollywood on November 03, 2009, 01:59:14 AM
Well there's a Game 6, I doubt if they can take it to 7 but I'm just glad there's a World Series that is going past 5 games unlike the last several shitty WS.

2004    Boston Red Sox           4–0    St. Louis Cardinals    
2005    Chicago White Sox     4–0    Houston Astros
2006    St. Louis Cardinals     4–1    Detroit Tigers
2007    Boston Red Sox       4–0    Colorado Rockies
2008    Philadelphia Phillies    4–1    Tampa Bay Rays

 :yuck
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Akala on November 03, 2009, 03:27:04 AM
FATE
(http://i38.tinypic.com/2ch12zc.jpg)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 03, 2009, 10:10:33 PM
As a Braves fan, I dislike the Phillies since they are in our division, but I LOATHE the Yankees so I'm hoping the Phillies manage to win out.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 03, 2009, 11:23:25 PM
this is going to game 7 gents.

Yankee fans to be panty wetting too.

I'm still shocked that XFE, a Brit, has some interst in baseball....
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 03:58:48 PM
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/TSB/Centaur_AROD.gif)
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 04, 2009, 04:00:14 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 07:53:24 PM
I wonder if Centaur-Rod shows up tonight!
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 08:48:06 PM
Missed the first two innings. Looks like Matsu.i has already made his presence known.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: tiesto on November 04, 2009, 08:53:16 PM
this is going to game 7 gents.

Yankee fans to be panty wetting too.

I'm gonna be making a Yankee fan's panties wet this weekend  :pimp
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 08:58:36 PM
2 on for you, Tex. Only 1 out. This is the world freaking series.

Show up.

edit: OK, I'll give you a pass here. Pedro obviously did. Bases juiced for Centaur Playboy.

edit: struck out looking. 2 outs, Ma.tsui up.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:06:23 PM
Godzilla 4
Phillies 1
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 09:06:57 PM
left pedro in too long. Wow, still leaving him in, thats guts.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 09:07:35 PM
Maybe Victorino should have caught that ball.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:08:43 PM
Matsu.i hasn't seen as many plate appearances since he was only available as a pinch hitter in the 3 games in Philly, but he's hitting .636 in the series.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 09:08:53 PM
Maybe Victorino should have caught that ball.

that too.

now, if only howard would wake up so theyd pitch to utley again.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:09:16 PM
Maybe Victorino should have caught that ball.

He figured the short hop was good enough!
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 09:13:18 PM
Come on Utley, at least break the HR record.

Damon out of the game. Pulled calf
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:13:24 PM
Damon's out. :gloomy
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 09:15:41 PM
Yeah, imagine if he wasn't taken out for the three games in Philly.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 09:20:12 PM
come on Phillies, u gotta respond this inning. Well, back to back walks help. Now, Feliz, get a hit.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:21:12 PM
Strikes, dude.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 09:21:23 PM
The ump squeezing Pettite?

Theres a strike.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 09:22:55 PM
well, that sucks.

lol @ Pettite telling what the pitch would be.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:24:06 PM
Cano, Swisher, and Gardner up for the Skankees in the bottom of the 4th.

In other words, now is the time to go make a sandwich.

And with Damon out, the line-up is much less imposing. Jeetuh is hitting, Mats.ui is a beast, Centaur Playboy is doing OK (forgetting the first two games), but everyone else is decidedly mediocre.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 09:36:09 PM
Nice K for Pettite there.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:38:24 PM
Washed that down with a nice walk.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:41:25 PM
Mariano for the four inning save. Who's with me?

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Just barely not serious.
[close]
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 09:42:02 PM
Phillies killing themselves with these DPs.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:46:56 PM
Teixeira will be up 3rd in this inning. Dude's batting .100 so far in the series.

I'm usually one who believes things will even out. The law of averages, etc. He's due.

It's sort of like how they said no one had lost game one of the series and come back to win since 2002. 11 out of 12 first game winners had gone on to win the whole thing, etc. Well, that means to me "eventually someone will get it done, it can't go on like this forever." Naturally the Yankees lost game 1 and came back to win the next 3. What now? Of course, that introduces another law-of-averages possibility. Something like 90% of teams that were up 3-1 went on to win the series. Yankees are 8 for 8 in such scenarios. So is it time for that stat to even itself out a bit?

Anyway, now I'm rambling, and Tex is up.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 09:48:21 PM
And Tex breaks out with a hit and rbi. Could be the clincher right there.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:48:26 PM
 :bow law of averages :bow2
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 09:49:57 PM
Bah, it has nothing to do with that. It has to do with Teixeira actually being a good hitter.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:51:04 PM
Which is why he couldn't go on hitting .100 forever. Law of averages. :smug
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 09:52:23 PM
More like regression towards the mean.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 09:52:47 PM
Ehh, bout to go play LFD@ demo. Not looking good for the Phillies.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:54:48 PM
More like regression towards the mean.

We're totally saying the same thing here.
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 09:56:04 PM
Did McCarver just imply that all Japanese players should play together?

Freaking segregationist.

edit: Mat freaking sui. :bow2
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 09:56:53 PM
More like regression towards the mean.

We're totally saying the same thing here.

I just hate the term law of averages. :P Just because something happened a lot before, doesn't make it any more likely that the OPPOSITE would happen in this particular instance, which is what you're implying.

Game over.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on November 04, 2009, 09:59:00 PM
 :-\
Title: Re: "Those Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 10:00:05 PM
Well, let's just see if Cano can regress his mean towards a daggum hit.

edit: fail
Title: Re: "Those Damn Yankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 10:00:40 PM
Well, let's just see if Cano can regress his mean towards a daggum hit.

At least he regressed to a full count!
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 10:06:34 PM
Do we have a new word filter?

Skankees.

Looks like it!
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 04, 2009, 10:08:42 PM
It is one of many I added in full preparation for a New York win tonight.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 10:09:31 PM
Utley a few feet from owning the HR record in the World Series there.

Skankees breath a sigh of relief as Utley walks.


edit: WTF?!?!    :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Also, Howard finally wakes up.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 10:11:13 PM
For a second, I thought that was Phil Hughes out there.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 10:11:52 PM
Also, Howard finally wakes up.


spoiler (click to show/hide)
regressed towards his mean
[close]
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 10:13:42 PM
:lol
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 10:14:00 PM
Also, Howard finally wakes up.


spoiler (click to show/hide)
regressed towards his mean
[close]

Nah, Howard was already towards his mean. He strikes out alot too. He just woke up and realized that hey, he needs to hit as well in order for them to win. lol. Too bad it looks like its too little too late.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 10:16:58 PM
Joba versus the guy that took him out Sunday.  :-\

edit: :pimp


Centaur Playboy's last couple of throws to first have been low and short. Makes me nervous.

edit: :lol nice filter for #13
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Ganhyun on November 04, 2009, 10:20:51 PM
Yea alot of good filters so far.

hmm.


Derek Jeter

edit: no filter for him? lol

Asian Buttmuncher?

edit: Yes! :lol
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 10:21:26 PM
M.atsui has one, too.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: OptimoPeach on November 04, 2009, 10:36:12 PM
Jesus, they gave Wanda Sykes her own show? :yuck
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 10:52:50 PM
Game over. For realz.

It's seriously impossible now. You don't score 3 runs off Rivera, nevermind 4.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 04, 2009, 11:01:44 PM
They gonna name Asian Buttmuncher the MVP of the Dick Sucking Parade?

edit: Whoa. Somebody mad.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Akala on November 04, 2009, 11:19:29 PM
I was just about to make a world series of Poker thread! it's ruined!  :'(
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 04, 2009, 11:46:37 PM
FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 04, 2009, 11:48:11 PM
Utley needed to hit a bomb in the 7th. Sigh.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 04, 2009, 11:49:04 PM
srsly, just get it over with so I can go back to playing Dragon Age.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 04, 2009, 11:50:13 PM
FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

I hate these corporate scumfuckers.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 04, 2009, 11:50:44 PM
Congrats, Yanks. You earned it.

 :yuck
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 04, 2009, 11:52:22 PM
Good game, good series, good season.

Will see baseball-bore next year.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 04, 2009, 11:54:12 PM
Bye bye baseball. See you in February.  :'(

My wife will be happy to be baseball-free for a while.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 04, 2009, 11:55:04 PM
... what, distantmantra? The offseason has just begun! Will the Mariners re-sign Beltre? Will they sign a staff ace? Make some trades?!
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 04, 2009, 11:56:13 PM
... what, distantmantra? The offseason has just begun! Will the Mariners re-sign Beltre? Will they sign a staff ace? Make some trades?!

She doesn't mind the off-season, since it's not on the TV and she doesn't have to deal with it. I listen to sports radio at work and that's about it, the off-season doesn't come home.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 04, 2009, 11:56:55 PM
Erik Bedard WATCH begins TOMORROW.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Rman on November 04, 2009, 11:59:04 PM
City's going crazy right now.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 04, 2009, 11:59:33 PM
They really ought to give the MVP to Mariano.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 05, 2009, 12:00:49 AM
They really ought to give the MVP to Mariano.

Totally. I'm thinking it will be Gojira, though. Batting gets more attention.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Rman on November 05, 2009, 12:01:06 AM
No brainer, really.  Greatest pitcher in the sport right now.  Phillies played a good series, but boy their relief pitching needs some work.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 05, 2009, 12:02:15 AM
Go away, Selig.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 05, 2009, 12:04:40 AM
Mike Mussina is crying somewhere.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 05, 2009, 12:05:30 AM
No brainer, really.  Greatest pitcher in the sport ever.

Purely by quality.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 05, 2009, 12:06:01 AM
Gojira am MVP. Japan rioting politely.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 05, 2009, 12:06:24 AM
Seriously?  Matsui?  Ugh, so fucking dumb.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 05, 2009, 12:06:37 AM
They announced that like 10 minutes ago on ESPN.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 05, 2009, 12:07:02 AM
Yup. Like I said, people don't care about pitching, unfortunately.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Himu on November 05, 2009, 12:07:33 AM
The Yankees :(
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on November 05, 2009, 12:07:44 AM
Wait, Asian Buttmuncher doesn't speak English? ...wut.

:rofl word filter :rofl
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Bocsius on November 05, 2009, 12:08:07 AM
So what are Godzilla and the translator really saying to each other? :smug
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 05, 2009, 12:08:13 AM
Matsui hit .615 with 3 HR and 8 RBI, it's not a bad choice.
Title: Re: "Those Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 05, 2009, 12:08:56 AM
So what are Godzilla and the translator really saying to each other? :smug

Something about which strip club Centaur-rod is taking them to.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 05, 2009, 12:08:57 AM
Oh Christ, Homosexual-rod has a ring now, fucking turrible.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mandark on November 05, 2009, 12:15:10 AM
Well, good for Matsui.  Seems like a decent enough guy.  I can't say I dislike any of the current Yankees anywhere near as much as the fans I'll be hearing it from over the next year.

Also, this (http://www.mensjournal.com/brian-cashman) is as good a reason as any to stay away from trying to use sports as a metaphor for more important things.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 05, 2009, 12:17:01 AM
Rivera is fucking immortal. I believe him when he says he'll own faces for another five years.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 05, 2009, 12:19:18 AM
Jesus Christ Charlie Manuel, you obviously never got the "there's no crying in baseball!" memo.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Rman on November 05, 2009, 12:23:43 AM
Great series all and all.  Much better than the last couple blowouts.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Beezy on November 05, 2009, 12:49:02 AM
 :smug
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: pollo on November 05, 2009, 09:45:31 AM
Wow Federfag, you're a whiny cunt.  :lol
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Brehvolution on November 05, 2009, 10:37:05 AM
Asian Buttmuncher

edit:  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: OptimoPeach on November 05, 2009, 06:50:55 PM
Lincecum busted for possession (http://www.columbian.com/article/20091105/NEWS02/711069987)
:wag
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 05, 2009, 06:54:37 PM
Quote
Lincecum busted for possession
:wag

No doubt got it from Zito.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Joe Molotov on November 05, 2009, 07:27:21 PM
I had hoped that A.Rod would never get a ring and that Kobe Bryant would never get one without Shaq. Worst year ever.  Satan laughing spreads his wings. :'(
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 05, 2009, 07:32:23 PM
I had hoped that A.Rod would never get a ring and that Kobe Bryant would never get one without Shaq. Worst year ever.  Satan laughing spreads his wings. :'(

Patriots Super Bowl win confirmed.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: E-DuB on November 05, 2009, 09:20:14 PM
Lincecum busted for possession (http://www.columbian.com/article/20091105/NEWS02/711069987)
:wag

Long haired hippie :lol
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 05, 2009, 09:21:03 PM
Sounds like Griffey is going to decide soon if he'll come back for one final season in Seattle.
Title: Re: "Those Damn Skankees!" The Official 'Bore MLB 2009 Postseason Thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 06, 2009, 12:52:58 AM
WHY IS JOE GIRARDI ADVOCATING SOCIALISM??? (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AqaVf8u1v0ZhMRoNeK0DFbg5nYcB?slug=ap-girardiaidsmotorist&prov=ap&type=lgns)

Quote
“I think the important thing is, you know, obviously there’s a lot of joy in what we do, but we can’t forget to be human beings where we help others out. I think that’s the most important thing we can do in life.”