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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...World Series Prediction: Phillies Win In 5
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Phillies in 5. In the series that’s been dubbed The Liberty Series (Statue v. Bell), the I-95 Series, the AmTrak Series, or even a throwback series matching up some of baseball’s oldest teams, the Phillies have the edge. I’m calling it Cheesesteaks v. Cheesecakes. It has a nice ring to it. And plus, I [...]
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...2009 NLCS: Phillies vs. Dodgers (Part II)
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The 2009 NLCS starts tonight in what will be a rematch of last year’s NLCS. After quickly disposing of the team that many considered the NL favorites, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to dispose of last year’s demons by avenging their 2008 playoff series loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. [...]
Continue reading...MLB Playoff Predictions
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Writing The Pine’s Inaugural MLB Playoff Predictions A panel of 11 self-proclaimed baseball experts (and non-experts) made up of WTP writers and friends cast their predictions for the upcoming 2009 MLB playoffs. Let’s introduce the starting lineup: PineTimePlayer – Owns a pink “Derek Jeter” jersey. HomeTownHero – Middle name is “Steinbrenner.” ‘Nuff said. WritingIllini - Roots for all things [...]
Continue reading...Section 203: Playoff Edition
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Lately it’s been all fun and games for the Bronx Bombers after sweeping the Red Sox over the weekend to clinch the AL East, beating the Royals with their Triple-A team on Monday night, and last night’s come-from-behind walk-off victory off the bat of Juan Miranda. This was the 15th walk-off and the 50th come-from-behind victory [...]
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