Go Phillies

[Salvatore]

Not absolutely sure if the Phillies are really that good or the other teams are really that weak. Rockies closer can't get 1 more out or strike to send it to game 5? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif He just made Brad Lidge look good. Go Phils! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Mr70]

Nice 9th inning win.
Now brings on dem Dodgurs.

[Plowman]

Nice job Philles.

[flyingn]

excellent game

[Jeff H]

I was worried about their lack of scoring and the bullpen near the end of the season, but they showed they have the same fight in them like last year so that's a good sign! Go Phils!

[70-SS/RS-L78]

Way to go Phils... One more time. It wont be easy but it sure would be nice to beat the over paid Yanks....

[flyingn]

excellent game!!!!

[Salvatore]

Seems like nothing can stand in their way! Very confident! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[MosportGreen66]

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Way to go Phils... One more time. It wont be easy but it sure would be nice to beat the over paid Yanks....

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If the Phils had the capital to do what the Yankees do, they would be accused and criticized just as much as the Yankees. It should be a good series regardless of who Wins the ALCS. As of now there are still two possibilities.

[Plowman]

Way to go!

[Mr BB Chevy]

1 Down!!!


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8th inning....
where is everyone??

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bye bye...
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[Salvatore]

I guess our NY friends must be shocked a little right now. Yanks played pretty poorly. A-Rod looked bad at the plate. I honestly thought the Yankees were better than that. CC started everybody it seemed with a first ball count. This is the World Series, can't do that! Go Phillies.

[Plowman]

YES

[m22mike]

Nice to see some former Indians in the WS, especially Charlie Manual... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif...that's as close as this town will ever get to a championship... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Can't wait to see Lee pitch again. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Salvatore]

Lee is lites out! Charlie is a great guy too. Thanks for trading your good players to other teams Mike! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[m22mike]

It's the only way they can make payroll... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Gentlemen, might I remind you how the Yankees started the '96 World Series at Yankee Stadium? Down 0-2 heading to Atlanta. This is World Series baseball and even though we'll end in November, I finally smell that October air!

[Salvatore]

Well good luck Dan! You guys will need it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[sYc]

Great game to watch. No way did I think anyone could shut down the Yankee hitters for 9 innings, not only is their lineup loaded, but had been playing very well.

I was glad to see Lee allowed to finish the game, as I was afraid he was going to be lifted. Not only did he deserve to finish, but closers have been known to not close.

[Salvatore]

Yes, the game was good but the Yankees looked over matched and extremely tight. Tonite is a new game so we shall see. A Rod better kick it in gear. He got beat up by a lefty!

[1970Bluel78]

Ordinarily I would say " Lets Go Mets " but for now ........Lets Go ..................Phillies !!

[Jonesy]

A-Roid came over with the big paycheck to win what he thought would be an automatic World Series Ring. Nothing would be better than to see his dream never come true. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif
Maybe he is the Yankees curse? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[MosportGreen66]

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A-Roid came over with the big paycheck to win what he thought would be an automatic World Series Ring. Nothing would be better than to see his dream never come true. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif
Maybe he is the Yankees curse? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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Alex has put the media to shame with his current streak in the 2009 play offs. The guy has one sub-par game out of a stellar ALCS and ALDS and Jonsey believes the Yanks are cursed. Man, when will the guy get any credit?

If you want to rip on a player, blast Nick Swisher. He is one of my favorite players in the league, scrappy, tough, energetic, but hes is slumping bad right now which is a total shame given his great numbers during the regular season.

[Salvatore]

OK Dan, That win is for you. AJ was better than I thought he'd be and Mariano is a machine like always! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif for you!

[Mr BB Chevy]

1-1 Yes, AJ was better then I thought he would be also. How about those 1st pitch strikes....

[Mr70]

Thank Kate Hudson for staying in a seperate hotel room lastnight. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Salvatore]

Well Danny, Are you getting nervous? I think the Fightin's are on a mission! AJ Burnett was his old self the other nite! Whats going to happen if Ryan Howard wakes up? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Ha! How did I know this thread would be brought back...

Gerardi has been going with a 3 man rotation in the post season, like many great Yankee teams in the past have done. He has even said from the start of the season, come playoff time, he will go to the three man rotation.

I questioned whether or not they should have started Chad Godan or Alfredo Aceseves for game five but Gerardi made the right move in AJ. When you start throwing off the rotation it becomes a mental game too.

The Phillie were going to game 5 without question. The mental and physical strain on any team to win three straight road playoff games is too intense when you add up all of the factors. Yes, Sam - AJ was shakey on three days rest but what happened to the Phils in the 7-9th inning of every game thus far? Yankee hits and Yankee runs. Whats going on with that bull pen?

Now you have a well rested, record holding ace in Pettitte who has been a rock for the Yankees all year. The Phillies are going to need some luck. Pedro is going to fold, much like Ryan Howard has the entire post season. He seems to be following the model of A-Rod circa 2007 and current day Mark Teixeira.

It will be a brawl in the BX and I cannot wait for tonight. Best of luck to your team gents.

-Dan

[1970Bluel78]

Being that they are both east Coast teams why can't the games start at 7:05 like nornmal. I keep hearing " Crap I fell asleep in the 8th "

[Salvatore]

Well Dan, I think the Yankees are a little more nervous that the Sillies. If the Yanks don't win I hope Joe G's job is not in jepordy. I like him! I don't think Andy is as well rested as he should be. Pedro, well who knows. I think the bottom of the Phils line up may be a tad stronger. Johnny Damon and Mariano Rivera are the main men right now it seems. I was just surprised that they didn't beat on Cliff Lee a little earlier. He was not as good as the first game and was a little tired in my opinion. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Jobba Chamberlin has to step up also. And YES, Start the games at 7:05. I bet not many, if any are watching east of the Mississippi.

[Postsedan]

Oh! Who Cares.... Look for the Cubs to win it next year! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dan.

[Salvatore]

Cubs win next year that would be great! You and Rick Peters I hear will buy the Italian Beef sandwiches for the car show next November! I am putting my order in now. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[427TJ]

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Well Dan, I think the Yankees are a little more nervous that the Sillies.

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Nah Sam, the Yankees gave the Phillies game 5 so that they could win at home tonight in their new stadium--selling another 50,000 tickets at what, $100 apiece? Win it at home, have a huge party at home, make that much more money on game 6 ticket sales (and Yankees Team Store sales). It's a business FIRST, and it's a sport SECOND. Having said that, I hope the Phillies are energized and can force a game 7 and then win the series.

[Salvatore]

How ever they do it is OK with me! $100.00 a piece you wish. Thats like buying a Yenko Deuce for $40,000. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[427TJ]

Yeah, I guess my ticket price guess was way low! More like $500 on up. See?, it's a business! Gotta' make that team payroll somehow!

[m22mike]

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Being that they are both east Coast teams why can't the games start at 7:05 like nornmal. I keep hearing " Crap I fell asleep in the 8th "

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Normal.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif what the hell is normal in pro sports.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Who the hell ever heard of a WS played in November.

[427TJ]

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Who the hell ever heard of a WS played in November.

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Perhaps the MLB marketing guys? How about the cities with WS-caliber teams? Who cares what month it is, there's big bucks to be made!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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How ever they do it is OK with me! $100.00 a piece you wish. Thats like buying a Yenko Deuce for $40,000. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

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Did someone say 'Deuce'? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Looks like there's a new Mr. October = Chase Utley http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Jeff H]

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Who the hell ever heard of a WS played in November.

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I think the extra delay was because of that stupid "World Classic" they played in the summer that stopped MLB for a week or 2. I hate that they are playing this late in the season, but go Phils! We went to game 4 and the place went crazy when Feliz hit the homerun to tie it. Then it looked like Lidge had Damon struck out but was a foul tip. Then it got ugly!

[Jeff H]

My bad, I now think the "World Classic" was earlier during spring training. I still think that pushed the season back a couple of days.

[Salvatore]

Congrats Dan and all the Yankee fans. Andy P. pitched great!

[Steve Shauger]

Both great teams and a big congratulations to the YANKEES!!!!!

[Ngtflyr]

Yanks deserve it, after all they paid enough for it. My biggest beef with baseball and the main reason why I don't watch it much anymore. $$$$$$ Throw down enough bucks and you too can buy a world series. sour grapes...yep.

[Dog427435]

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Yanks deserve it, after all they paid enough for it. My biggest beef with baseball and the main reason why I don't watch it much anymore. $$$$$$ Throw down enough bucks and you too can buy a world series. sour grapes...yep.

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Or a drag race, NASCAR event, college basketball, etc, etc http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Salvatore]

Thats right Dog, its in everything. But honestly the big money players didn't seem to have that much impact. The Phillies beat CC when he was with Milwaukee making way less and AJ won just one game and A-Rod wasn't knocking anybody dead in my book. They pitched well and got some timely hits. Mariano Rivera is worth whatever he wants. He has been doing what he has been doing since what 1993 or so. Derek Jeter is another gamer. He has been doing this all his career. So maybe the big bucks didn't mean as much this time. If you want to put it like that.....the big bucks guys ruined the car hobby too. 30- 40 years ago when this was for the average working guy the big bucks guys were boating, hunting or riding horses. They were not changing oil in the Z/28's, SS nova's, Mach-1's or their 440 6 barrel cudas. When I was pumping gas back in the 60's they rode by the station and laughed. Now since owning a musclecar is the in thing to do/have they are into them also. So big bucks is in everything, its just how you personally handle it! JMO http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Jeff H]

It was a good series. CC didn't win either game he pitched and AJ got shelled in his 2nd game. It's a shame the Phils pitchers had so many injuries during the season and caught up with them in the end. I'm still amazed they made it this far with all those injuries. Hopefully they'll be back next year.