Tag Archive | "New York Yankees"
Goodbye Godzilla
When I saw you for the last time in pinstripes, I watched you hit a home run in Game 6 of the 2009 World Series. I was outside of the stadium by the Great Hall and saw you pull one off of Pedro. Today, you officially agreed to be the new DH for the Anaheim Angels [...]
Continue reading...Section 203: Fist Pump Edition
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
If you’ve been hiding under a rock the past week you might have missed the premiere of MTV’s “Jersey Shore.“ The word “awesome” cannot fully comprehend, encompass, and describe the show. It is simply amazing. The last time I’ve seen this many self-proclaimed guidos and guidettes? The Yankees Championship parade. That said, after staying up to [...]
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Exactly 8 years after the heart-breaking loss to the Diamonbacks in the 2001 World Series, the Yankees are once again the World Series champions. After not fully appreciating the 4 title run in the late ’90s, this playoff run will long be remembered by me. And before I go into some thoughts on [...]
Continue reading...Girardi Takes a Calculated Risk
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Joe Girardi is starting C.C. Sabathia on three days rest for Game 4 of the World Series. Charlie Manuel is opting for utilizing his team’s depth by pitching a four-man rotation with Joe Blanton taking the mound tonight. Which manager is right? I believe both managers are making the right choice for putting their respective teams [...]
Continue reading...World Series Game 2: A.J. BurNASTY
Friday, October 30, 2009
Nasty. Filthy stuff A.J. Great all-around game by both squads. Two top-tier teams playing top notch baseball. I’m going to recap the game by focusing on some of the key players: A.J. Burnett He’s pitched well in the postseason so far, but had been overshadowed by Pettitte and Sabathia. Tonight, Burnett pitched 7 brilliant innings. 1 run, 9 [...]
Continue reading...World Series Game One Running Diary
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
1st Inning 7:56 PM – I hate Joe Buck and Tim McCarver. I don’t know why. I just don’t like them. I miss Bob Costas. 8:01 PM – First pitch….Thanks for the out Rollins. C.C. on pace for a 27 pitch perfect game. Just to get that out of the way. I’m channeling my inner Michael Kay. 8:02 [...]
Continue reading...Empire State of Bitterness
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The stage is set to crown a world champion of baseball. Arguably the two teams who deserved to be there most are facing each other to earn the right to be immortalized in the history books. After a grueling six month season, it’s all come down to a final few games. Yes, the Philadelphia Phillies [...]
Continue reading...Section 203: Yanks Advance to their 40th World Series
Monday, October 26, 2009
The clock struck 12 and there were two strikes on Gary Matthews, Jr. Mo bent at the waist, held his form and delivered a third strike to finally put away a pesky, resilient Angels squad. At 12:01, the Yankees won their 40th American League Pennant and will face the defending World Series champs, the Philadelphia [...]
Continue reading...Section 203: “He Swings and….SWISH”
Friday, October 23, 2009
To be fair, Nick Swisher didn’t strike out to end Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. He popped up on a 3-2 count in the top of the 9th inning with the bases loaded and his team down a run to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. (It just makes for a better [...]
Continue reading...Section 203: Opportunity Squandered
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Yankees had a chance to jump to a 3-0 lead in the ALCS but just failed to execute. Dear Joe Girardi, Yes, you can overmanage a game. Mike Scoscia had an opportunity to pinch run for Jeff Mathis but decided not to because that would remove his bat. It paid off when Mathis delivered the game-winning [...]
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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