October 29, 200916 yr QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 03:26 PM) Swisher benched for Hairston is being reported. How awesome would it be if Dewayne Wise played in Swisher's spot, wearing a Hairston Jr jersey.
October 30, 200916 yr Intentionally walking Chase Utley in the 3rd inning to face Ryan Howard, and it works. That's some strategy.
October 30, 200916 yr Pedro and Cliff Lee have been terrific in this series but it amazes me how much the Yankees have expanded their strike zone in these first two games. They look like the White Sox right now, taking fast balls right down the pipe and then swinging at breaking balls outside of the zone. Now obviously the pitching has a lot to do with that but that isn't typical for this Yankees lineup. And as I type this Matsui hits a Yankee stadium HR and the Yanks lead 2-1. Edited October 30, 200916 yr by whitesoxfan99
October 30, 200916 yr What the f*** was Jeter doing? Trying to bunt with two strikes and I really dislike calling for him to bunt in that situation in the first place.
October 30, 200916 yr Another missed call by the umpires but at least that was close. It is time for instant replay in baseball. Although I'm not sure how replay would handle those types of plays since how the defense continues the play is determined by the initial call. Edited October 30, 200916 yr by whitesoxfan99
October 30, 200916 yr Rivera in for a 2 inning save,Girardi showing no confidence in his BP,can't blame him...
October 30, 200916 yr And Utley was safe on the double play turned by the Yankees. At least the missed calls tonight have been close.
October 30, 200916 yr I thought Utley was safe and the replay confirmed it,I know it was a bang bang play but aren't these suppossed to be MLB's finest umps?
October 30, 200916 yr QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 10:09 PM) I thought Utley was safe and the replay confirmed it,I know it was a bang bang play but aren't these suppossed to be MLB's finest umps? Like one poster said a while back, it seems like every call always goes to the Yankees. It's been like that for years in the postseason.
October 30, 200916 yr QUOTE (SoxAce @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 10:19 PM) Like one poster said a while back, it seems like every call always goes to the Yankees. It's been like that for years in the postseason. Meh the Yankees had a call against them tonight that might have cost them runs. That line drive definitely wasn't caught by Howard.
October 30, 200916 yr QUOTE (bschmaranz @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 05:07 PM) Swisher will be whining to someone by the end of the night, that's for sure. He's hitting .114 in the playoffs with 12 strikeouts. He actually said he was shocked he was sat down. Maybe the Yankees need a new hitting coach.
October 30, 200916 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 10:46 PM) He's hitting .114 in the playoffs with 12 strikeouts. He actually said he was shocked he was sat down. Maybe the Yankees need a new hitting coach. Hmmm.. I guess 10 postseason games counts into the .249/.371/.498/.869 he put up during the season eh.. He's just not clutch. I'm sure A-Rod can give him some pointers some time.
October 30, 200916 yr He actually said he was shocked he was sat down Did he really say that in the media? Unwritten rule: Players NEVER b**** during the postseason unless they are named Reggie or George Bell. You shut the f*** up and try to contribute to a WS title. Where did Swish b****? NY Post or ? If he complained he should be booed out of town.
October 30, 200916 yr The way Swish is stinking up the joint,he should be glad he's still collecting a check and just shut the f up.
October 30, 200916 yr QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 30, 2009 -> 12:47 AM) Did he really say that in the media? Unwritten rule: Players NEVER b**** during the postseason unless they are named Reggie or George Bell. You shut the f*** up and try to contribute to a WS title. Where did Swish b****? NY Post or ? If he complained he should be booed out of town. LMAO what? Why does George Bell get the right to b**** during the postseason?
October 30, 200916 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 10:46 PM) He's hitting .114 in the playoffs with 12 strikeouts. He actually said he was shocked he was sat down. Maybe the Yankees need a new hitting coach. Baseball cliches for $1000....
October 30, 200916 yr QUOTE (SoxAce @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 09:13 PM) Hmmm.. I guess 10 postseason games counts into the .249/.371/.498/.869 he put up during the season eh.. He's just not clutch. I'm sure A-Rod can give him some pointers some time. I realize the OPS and OBP are nice, but when push comes to shove and it matters, a good pitcher will get Swisher out damn near all of the time because of the serious flaws in Swisher's swing/game. Swisher was a solid back of the order hitter though, I'll say that much, but to put that sort of guy in the middle of your order, youd' be screwed (OPS isn't an end all be all).
October 30, 200916 yr QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 30, 2009 -> 05:11 AM) LMAO what? Why does George Bell get the right to b**** during the postseason? I'm guessing he meant George Brett.
October 30, 200916 yr Phillies going with a 4 man rotation and Blanton to start game 4. That means Lee only will start in game 5 and won't be available for more than a few innings if it goes 7. Huge advantage to the Yankees.
October 30, 200916 yr QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Oct 30, 2009 -> 02:24 PM) Phillies going with a 4 man rotation and Blanton to start game 4. That means Lee only will start in game 5 and won't be available for more than a few innings if it goes 7. Huge advantage to the Yankees. I haven't the slightest clue as to why they would do this. Maybe they think they have a chance to beat Sabbathia in game 4 even with Blanton pitching, then think they have a big edge in game 5 against Burnett with Lee?
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