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BroadwayBomber55
08-20-05, 11:02 PM
Finally. A win for the Royals.
YanksForLife
08-20-05, 11:02 PM
Crosby grounds out to end the game, we're only a half game back of the A's for the Wild Card.
And a big congrats to the Royals for ending their looooooooooooooooooong losing streak.
dabomb2045
08-20-05, 11:02 PM
woohoo...go Royals
True Yankee-ette13
08-20-05, 11:03 PM
OMFG. They won. I'm a little dissapointed, but i'm not exactly going to cry about being .5 out of the WC. Can't wait to see their reaction after winning on SC.
BroadwayBomber55
08-20-05, 11:03 PM
Oakland may look back at all the missed opportunities galore with RISP. 0-13 w/ RISP tonight.
After a series win against the Angels to start their 12-game homestand at McAfee Coliseum, the A's are 2-6 in their last 8 home games. 4-7 in this homestand.
BroadwayBomber55
08-20-05, 11:06 PM
The Royals are lookin' to win the rubber game against the A's. They're searchin' for their first series win since beating the White Sox 2 out of 3 Jul. 25-27.
yankee maniac
08-20-05, 11:07 PM
It would be nice for the Royals to win their next few games, another against the A's and then the Red Sox.
ZYanksRule
08-20-05, 11:09 PM
Well done KC.... thanks for helping us out.
yanksphan
08-21-05, 05:21 PM
KC just scored 4 runs in the top of the 8th to take a 4-3 lead over the A's.
Still threatening with Teahan on 2nd and Berroa up.
EDIT: Berroa flies out. 4-3 KC, mid-8
nhyankeefan
08-21-05, 05:21 PM
Royals trying to make it 2 in a row. They score 4 in the 8th and now lead the A's 4-3.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 05:31 PM
That 8th inning error by Eric Chavez opened the Royal's 4-run 8th.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 05:32 PM
2 on, 2 out for Jay Payton. Mike MacDougal in for Kansas City.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 05:36 PM
A's tied it at 4 with a Jay Payton single.
yanksphan
08-21-05, 05:36 PM
Tie game on Payton's RBI single
njdhockey
08-21-05, 05:37 PM
Damnit boston is winning 3-0 cuz of renterias hr.
StillPettitteFan
08-21-05, 05:40 PM
Make that 5-0
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 05:48 PM
Royals threatening here against Huston Street. 2 on, 1 out for Mike Sweeney.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 05:52 PM
Sweeney GIDP to end the inning.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 05:59 PM
Runners on 2nd and 3rd, two down for Bobby Crosby.
in MO I trust 42
08-21-05, 06:02 PM
9th inning?
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:02 PM
We're headin' into extra innings in Oakland tied at 4.
in MO I trust 42
08-21-05, 06:04 PM
wouldnt u rather see them win before they play us?? especially since they are playing a team thats ahead of us in the standings??
Im PRAYING the Royals dont come to YS next Friday with that losing streak still intact, because I GUARANTEE you they break it against us and that would be embarassing
they will win on Friday night....some pitcher with a 86473837473.50 era will pitch 8 innings of 1 run ball....we'll be down 3-1 going into the 9th, score 1, have the bases loaded with 1 out....ARod will pop out and Matsui will fly out to the 408 sign in CF to end it
after the game Torre will say "that team over there is alot better then their record...they fight and play hard...they have good talent...their pitcher had electric stuff tonight....changed speeds, good location and kept us off balance all night"
tell me that this wouldnt happen
hahahh sad but true
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:06 PM
Huston Street in for the 10th facing Joe McEwing.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:07 PM
McEwing flies out to center.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:08 PM
Nice diving catch by Jay Payton robbing Emil Brown.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:11 PM
Huston Street with a scoreless 10th. Eric Chavez leads off the 10th.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:13 PM
Jimmy Gobble in for the Royals.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:14 PM
Eric Chavez struck out swinging. Up next is Dan Johnson.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:15 PM
Dan Johnson fouls out to third. 2 down for Jay Payton.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:16 PM
Going into the 11th inning, Oakland 4, Kansas City 4.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:19 PM
Justin Duchscherer in for the A's. Angel Berroa, 1 pitch, 1 out.
If the A's lose this game, they will really be in trouble having been very inconsistant the last week and going into the stretch run. Losing 2 out of 3 to a team that had previously lost what was it 17 in a row is poor as well.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:23 PM
If the A's lose this game, they will really be in trouble having been very inconsistant the last week and going into the stretch run. Losing 2 out of 3 to a team that had previously lost what was it 17 in a row is poor as well.
Also if the A's lose, they'll be 2-7 in the remaining 9 games of their 12 homestand after winning 2 out of 3 against the Angels.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:31 PM
We're goin' to the 12th still tied at 4 in Oakland.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:38 PM
Royals have runners on 2nd and 3rd, 1 out. Emil Brown vs. Kiko Calero.
in MO I trust 42
08-21-05, 06:41 PM
come on royals
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:41 PM
Royals hit the front with a RBI single from Emil Brown scoring Denny Hocking. Royals 5, A's 4.
Mike Sweeney out at third though.
YES! What happened all I know is run scoring play!
Steph19
08-21-05, 06:43 PM
RBI single, runner out at third... I think.
5-4 Royales. Emil Brown singles.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:44 PM
Ricardo Rincon in for Kiko Calero facing Terrence Long.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:45 PM
Terrence Long grounds out to second. The A's have the top of the order coming up. Royals 5, A's 4.
in MO I trust 42
08-21-05, 06:45 PM
now 2 outs? runner on first?
in MO I trust 42
08-21-05, 06:46 PM
finish um royals
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:47 PM
Jimmy Gobble facing Jason Kendall, Mark Kotsay, and Bobby Crosby.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:48 PM
Kendall groundsout to SS, 1 down for Mark Kotsay.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:49 PM
Last roll of the dice for the A's. Kotsay groundsout to 1st. Bobby Crosby up.
nhyankeefan
08-21-05, 06:51 PM
Royals win 5-4. Yanks still .5 games back. Now if only the Royals can take 2 of 3 from Boston.
BroadwayBomber55
08-21-05, 06:51 PM
A disappointing homestand for the A's as they finished 4-8 after a promising start taking 2 out of 3 from the Angels.
yankeebot
08-21-05, 06:53 PM
Thanks for the updates, folks. I good end to an otherwise dreary day.
At least the Yankees stay around even in the wild card race (even in the loss side). Its looking more and more like we will have to win the wild card. And I don't think it will be the A's the Yankees will have to overtake. It will be Cleveland, they have just pulled even with us.
in MO I trust 42
08-21-05, 06:56 PM
definitely thank you all for the updates! thank you royals, hope you go on a nice roll during your upcoming series. glad we didnt lose any ground in the wild card race
True Yankee-ette13
08-21-05, 06:57 PM
Good job by the Royals. Too bad the Indians are on our a*s.
26 and counting
08-23-05, 05:19 PM
Wild Card Standings as of August 23:
NYY 68-55 ---
Oak 68-55 ---
Cle 69-56 ---
Min 66-58 2.5
Tor 63-61 5.5
Good job by the Royals. Too bad the Indians are on our a*s.The Indians have 15 games remaining against the Twins, Whitesox and A's. The A's play the Angels 7 times. Somebody's going down. The Yanks only have to play consistent and win at a decent clip in September, but don't have to rattle off long winning streaks.
njdhockey
08-25-05, 03:27 PM
Oakland won 11-1 today so we are still tied with them for the WC. Indians play at 7:15 tonight.
TalkYank
08-25-05, 10:27 PM
Okay, Cleveland, Oakland and New York are tied up again for the wild card slot. This may be harder get into the playoffs via wild card because of Cleveland's easier schedule and they are on a hot streak. I'm not so worried about the A's because they haven't been hot (except for the last two games). It might be easier for the Yanks to win the division than to get the wild card...
Okay, Cleveland, Oakland and New York are tied up again for the wild card slot. This may be harder get into the playoffs via wild card because of Cleveland's easier schedule and they are on a hot streak. I'm not so worried about the A's because they haven't been hot (except for the last two games). It might be easier for the Yanks to win the division than to get the wild card...Why do I keep reading that Cleveland has an easy schedule? They face the Twins, White Sox and A's a total of 15 times after this month. The Yanks only have 15 games left against winning teams (6 of them Toronto), and play the Jays, Orioles and Devil Rays a total of 20 games. We have a huge advantage here.
TalkYank
08-26-05, 12:11 PM
I rather have Cleveland's schedule than ours...
Why do I keep reading that Cleveland has an easy schedule? They face the Twins, White Sox and A's a total of 15 times after this month. The Yanks only have 15 games left against winning teams (6 of them Toronto), and play the Jays, Orioles and Devil Rays a total of 20 games. We have a huge advantage here.
Just a reminder, in case everybody missed it, but we did gain a game on the Angels last night. It's always possible that the A's charge down the stretch and the Angels not only finish second but finish completely out of the running.
TalkYank
08-27-05, 11:35 AM
Yes, but there is Cleveland...
Just a reminder, in case everybody missed it, but we did gain a game on the Angels last night. It's always possible that the A's charge down the stretch and the Angels not only finish second but finish completely out of the running.
nhyankeefan
08-27-05, 11:40 AM
Yes, but there is Cleveland...
Cleveland is definitely a contender but as Bub mentioned, they have a slightly tougher schedule than we do and also a lot of their young players may hit a wall soon. Most of them have never played a full 162 game season and that plus experiencing the pressure of a pennant race for the first time may wear them down. I think we'll beat them out by a few games.
BroadwayBomber55
08-27-05, 03:57 PM
The Cleveland Indians strike first in Toronto on a RBI groundout by Grady Sizemore 1-0 Indians Bottom 3rd
The Oakland A's draw first blood on the Orioles on a RBI single by Jay Payton, 1-0 A's Top 2nd
Jays tied it up vs. the Indians in the bottom of the 3rd on a Catalanotto single. Orlando Hudson scored from 2nd.
BroadwayBomber55
08-27-05, 04:24 PM
The A's are up 7-0 on the Orioles in the 3rd inning.
Bobby Crosby homers (9) on a fly ball to right field. Mark Kotsay scores. OAK 3-0
Eric Chavez homers (22) on a fly ball to right field. OAK 4-0
Mark Ellis reaches on fielding error by right fielder B. J. Surhoff. Jay Payton scores. Dan Johnson to 3rd. Mark Ellis to 2nd. OAK 5-0
Bobby Kielty singles on a line drive to center fielder Luis Matos. Dan Johnson scores. Mark Ellis scores. OAK 7-0
BroadwayBomber55
08-27-05, 04:28 PM
Toronto leads 2-1 on a RBI single by Russ Adams scoring Eric Hinske.
I think the Red Sox should be more concerned about the Wild Card race than the Yankees.
The Yankees will win the Division by more than 2 games.
BroadwayBomber55
08-27-05, 04:30 PM
After 4 innings at Rogers Centre, Blue Jays 2, Indians 1.
BroadwayBomber55
08-27-05, 04:32 PM
I think the Red Sox should be more concerned about the Wild Card race than the Yankees.
The Yankees will win the Division by more than 2 games.
I also think the Angels should be concerned about the Wild Card as well.
I also think the Angels should be concerned about the Wild Card as well.
...and the White Sox.
dabomb2045
08-27-05, 04:40 PM
what has gotten into Oakland the past few days??...they are scoring runs like crazy
what has gotten into Oakland the past few days??...they are scoring runs like crazy
They met Baltimore's 'staff'
dabomb2045
08-27-05, 04:50 PM
They met Baltimore's 'staff'
I forgot...the only time Bruce Chen, Rodrigo Lopez and Ponson pitch good...is against us ;)
I forgot...the only time Bruce Chen, Rodrigo Lopez and Ponson pitch good...is against us ;)
Don't forget, Lopez has Boston's number. Ponson's handled us this year though. That boy needs some time in jail.
True Yankee-ette13
08-27-05, 04:52 PM
Somebody tell the Orioles that the A's aren't really an offensive force to be reckoned with. Jesus.
dabomb2045
08-27-05, 04:53 PM
Don't forget, Lopez has Boston's number. Ponson's handled us this year though. That boy needs some time in jail.
Im worried about seeing those guys again in September....when their team is dead and buried and we need the wins
Chen is the type of pitcher who gives us issues...soft tosser who keeps the ball down and away....and we try to pull him and end up hitting soft groundballs for 7 innings
Lopez we hit around on occassion...but yes he does own Boston
we owned Ponson in past years...but not this year
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Playoffs:
AL East - Yankees
AL Cent - Indians
AL West - A's
Wild Card - White Sox
NL East - Braves
NL Cent - Cards
NL West - Padres (with a losing record)
Wild Card - Astros
True Yankee-ette13
08-27-05, 04:59 PM
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Playoffs:
AL East - Yankees
AL Cent - Indians
AL West - A's
Wild Card - White Sox
NL East - Braves
NL Cent - Cards
NL West - Padres (with a losing record)
Wild Card - Astros
No, no, no, Mr. Mint.
AL East: Yanks
AL Cent: W-Sox
AL West- Angels
WC- Red Sox
NL East: Braves
NL Central- Cardinals
NL West- Padres
WC- Marlins
:D ;)
dabomb2045
08-27-05, 05:00 PM
No, no, no, Mr. Mint.
AL East: Yanks
AL Cent: W-Sox
AL West- Angels
WC- Red Sox
NL East: Braves
NL Central- Cardinals
NL West- Padres
WC- Marlins
:D ;)
Yanks
ChiSox
Angels
WC-Red Sox
Braves
Cards
Padres
WC- Astros
No, no, no, Mr. Mint.
AL East: Yanks
AL Cent: W-Sox
AL West- Angels
WC- Red Sox
NL East: Braves
NL Central- Cardinals
NL West- Padres
WC- Marlins
:D ;)
You are more than entitled to your opinion, but I'm sticking to my prediction that the White Sox will not win their division and I'm calling it right here... The Red Sox will not make the Playoffs.
True Yankee-ette13
08-27-05, 05:03 PM
Yanks
ChiSox
Angels
WC-Red Sox
Braves
Cards
Padres
WC- Astros
No love for the Marlins. I like the Marlins' overall starting rotation better and their offense is world's better too, IMHO. Todd Jones has also been great for them in the closer role.
dabomb2045
08-27-05, 05:04 PM
No love for the Marlins. I like the Marlins' overall starting rotation better and their offense is world's better too, IMHO. Todd Jones has also been great for them in the closer role.
Marlins could get it....Im still holding out hope for an Astros-Yanks WS
I wanted it last year and we were oh so close....I wanna see Clemens and Pettitte pitch against us in the WS...what great drama that would be
True Yankee-ette13
08-27-05, 05:07 PM
Marlins could get it....Im still holding out hope for an Astros-Yanks WS
I wanted it last year and we were oh so close....I wanna see Clemens and Pettitte pitch against us in the WS...what great drama that would be
I don't think anybody is beating the Cardinals in the NL. They're in a league of their own.
dabomb2045
08-27-05, 05:08 PM
I don't think anybody is beating the Cardinals in the NL. They're in a league of their own.
oh I agree....I think the Astros are good enough to get the WC, Florida is just a weird team and very inconsistent....I'll take the Cards in the WS against us...and hope they lay down and take it like they did from the Sox last year
BroadwayBomber55
08-27-05, 05:55 PM
The Blue Jays have just beaten the Indians, 2-1.
The Blue Jays have just beaten the Indians, 2-1.We now lead the Tribe by 2 in the loss column.
WashingtonYankee
08-27-05, 06:03 PM
I have a gut feeling that something is going to happen next week during the series against the Mariners. I honestly, think that the Yankees will do well against Seattle and will be in first in the AL East after that series.
A's murdering the Orioles again....I don't know how that team led the East for so long earlier this year.
nyyfanatic85
08-27-05, 06:10 PM
I have a gut feeling that something is going to happen next week during the series against the Mariners. I honestly, think that the Yankees will do well against Seattle and will be in first in the AL East after that series.
So who are you rooting for in that series? ;)
Let's hear it for Tampa Bay as they beat the Angels again. We're now tied in the loss column with both the A's and Angels, who have 7 left head-to-head. Lots of good playoff options are opening up for us.
BroadwayBomber55
08-28-05, 01:29 PM
A's lead 2-0 against the O's on HRs by Scott Hatteberg and Marco Scutaro.
BroadwayBomber55
08-28-05, 01:31 PM
Indians lead 4-1 in Toronto over the Blue Jays.
We now lead in the WC standings, 1 in the loss column over the Angels and 2 over the Indians. We got big help this weekend from the mighty Devil Rays. Great job, sweet Lou!
Pepper03
08-28-05, 06:50 PM
The Devil Rays are playing some pretty good ball right now. They have some good hitters in that lineup, and their next stop-Friendly Fenway for four. :eek:
I like the Wild Card-it's generating alot of excitement for teams whose season would otherwise be over.
I still like the Angels in the west, and I still think NY and Boston are both getting in.
ryanm1058123
08-28-05, 07:38 PM
Just figured out something - next Sunday will be a ESPN Sunday Night game.. and guess what the matchup is? Shawn Chacon v. Barry Zito. That is going to be some game and some playoff atmosphere.
BroadwayBomber55
08-28-05, 10:28 PM
I still like the Angels in the west, and I still think NY and Boston are both getting in.
The Angels have a huge 3-game series with the A's in Anaheim this week. It's an experience Angels team vs. a young, hungry Oakland A's team for the AL West title.
BroadwayBomber55
08-29-05, 07:11 PM
The Tribe are up 6-5 on the Tigers in the 3rd.
BroadwayBomber55
08-29-05, 07:12 PM
Tigers re-take the lead on a 2-run 2-out single by Craig Monroe.
BroadwayBomber55
08-29-05, 07:37 PM
Indians now lead 8-7 on the Tigers.
True Yankee-ette13
08-29-05, 07:51 PM
The Tigers' pitching is really Red Sox-esque.
I really wish the Indians would go the f*ck away already.
The Devil Rays are playing some pretty good ball right now. They have some good hitters in that lineup, and their next stop-Friendly Fenway for four. :eek:
I like the Wild Card-it's generating alot of excitement for teams whose season would otherwise be over.
I still like the Angels in the west, and I still think NY and Boston are both getting in.
I happen to agree with this. I think both East teams get in.
Indians have a LOT of things going right for them the past month or so. Simply winning at an amazing rate.
TalkYank
08-29-05, 08:42 PM
Since the Indians are not losing, we might be forced to win the division just to get into the playoffs.
Since the Indians are not losing, we might be forced to win the division just to get into the playoffs.
Looking at the Indians team, I think they will play at a much lower winning pctg here on out. Simply too hot to keep up, and the clubs they play are much better now than they were a month or two ago.
Bullpen, as well as it has pitched, is a veteran lot that is WAY overperforming. And those usually come down to earth. It's simply too rare for a group of young kids and overperforming vets to continue at this pace.
Yankee Cowboy
08-30-05, 12:35 AM
so what is this wild card thing everybody is talking about??
Yanks 8 in a row in 2005...A.L.East Champs
Red Sox 8 in row runner up
oops.... I thought this was the optimism thread
:) :NY:
Good game in Los Angeles tonight, Oakland leading the Angels 1-0 in the top of the 6th. Zito is dealing (5 IP, 1 H) and Colon has been good (5.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R). I'm following the game on MLB.com gameday, looks like it's going to be good.
They're going to the 10th in LA, tied at 1. Angels trailed in the 8th 1-0 before Rob Quinlan hit a home (http://orgsvet.com/?go=home&url1=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.nyyfans.com%2Fnewreply.php&pin=37049) run off Zito with 1 out. Zito has gone 9 so far and Colon is pitching in the 10th, with only 92 pitches.
BroadwayBomber55
08-31-05, 12:02 AM
Runners on 1st and 2nd for Vlad against Huston Street.
BroadwayBomber55
08-31-05, 12:05 AM
A's survive with a broken bat groundball. A's win 2-1.
deranged2005
08-31-05, 12:05 AM
Man Zito was on tonight. Holy crap. 9 innings, 9 K's. 1 run. Gross.
HouseThatRingsBuild
08-31-05, 12:06 AM
ok, the angels lost
JeterRodriguezSheff
08-31-05, 12:06 AM
All I know is that we are leading the wild card race
HouseThatRingsBuild
08-31-05, 12:07 AM
All I know is that we are leading the wild card race
Yeap.....
BroadwayBomber55
08-31-05, 12:13 AM
All I know is that we are leading the wild card race
Yep and we gotta keep winning.
dabomb2045
08-31-05, 12:15 AM
Angels lost...were still in good shape
we need to win the last 2 games of this series....a split against a bad team like Seattle just isnt good enough
JeterRodriguezSheff
08-31-05, 12:17 AM
Angels lost...were still in good shape
we need to win the last 2 games of this series....a split against a bad team like Seattle just isnt good enough
Turning out like the Blue Jay series
Win first lose second win next two
We all thought we were going to win the second but faith had different ideas
BroadwayBomber55
08-31-05, 12:17 AM
Angels lost...were still in good shape
we need to win the last 2 games of this series....a split against a bad team like Seattle just isnt good enough
I agree. Or even worse a 1-3 mark against another team spoiling playoff chances like Seattle.
dabomb2045
08-31-05, 12:19 AM
Turning out like the Blue Jay series
Win first lose second win next two
We all thought we were going to win the second but faith had different ideas
I didnt expect a sweep....but u do have to win 3 of 4 against a bad team, especially with a red hot Oakland team up next
I dont care which one of the games we lost...its the 2nd one, so be it
RJ needs to be on his game tomm....and hopefully Wright rebounds on Thursday....we must win the next 2
BroadwayBomber55
08-31-05, 12:38 AM
I didnt expect a sweep....but u do have to win 3 of 4 against a bad team, especially with a red hot Oakland team up next
I dont care which one of the games we lost...its the 2nd one, so be it
RJ needs to be on his game tomm....and hopefully Wright rebounds on Thursday....we must win the next 2
RJ needs to bring his 'A' game stuff tomorrow with a lot of sharp breaking sliders and rising fastballs, or it will be a long night.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:09 PM
We're underway in Anaheim.
A's Joe Kennedy vs. Angels Erwin Santana.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:12 PM
A's failed to score on a leadoff double by Mark Ellis. Angels coming up to bat.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:16 PM
The keys for the A's to beat the Angels tonight is to keep Chone Figgins off the basepaths, pitch deep inside to Vladimir Guerrero, and make him hit with the bases empty.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:17 PM
Joe Kennedy needs to be economical with his pitches. He struggled against the Orioles in his last start.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:19 PM
Chone Figgins walked. Orlando Cabrera K's swinging. 1 down for Garret Anderson.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:21 PM
Chone Figgins steals 2nd. RISP for Anderson.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:22 PM
Runners at the corners with 1 out for Vladimir Guerrero.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:23 PM
Vlad popped out to 2nd. 2 down for C Bengie Molina.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:25 PM
Angels fail to capitalize. After 1, no score.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:58 PM
Runners at the corners again in the 3rd for Vladimir Guerrero.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 09:59 PM
Vlad lines out to SS. 2 down for Bengie Molina.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 10:01 PM
Angels draw first blood 1-0 Angels on a Bengie Molina RBI single.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 10:02 PM
Jay Payton with a nice catch. Angels lead 1-0 after 3.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 10:08 PM
A's go down in order in the Top of the 4th. 1-0 Angels, Bottom 4th.
BroadwayBomber55
09-01-05, 10:12 PM
Robbie Quinlan with a solo blast. 2-0 Angels, Bot 4th.
knickfan23
09-01-05, 10:31 PM
who are supposed to cheer for tonight
who are supposed to cheer for tonight
I guess the A's.
knickfan23
09-01-05, 10:37 PM
I guess the A's.
We will really be put to the test this week coming up when the Angels play the Red Sox.
I dont mind the Red Sox losing, but I would like to put the Angels back as far from the WC race as possible.
BroadwayBomber55
09-04-05, 02:58 PM
Minnesota Twins up 4-3 on the Cleveland Indians Bottom 6th on a 2-RBI single by Shannon Stewart.
BroadwayBomber55
09-04-05, 03:24 PM
Mike Redmond with a bases-clearing double. Twins 7, Indians 3, Bottom 7th
BroadwayBomber55
09-04-05, 03:31 PM
Casey Kotchman hits a 3-run HR, Angels lead 3-0 Bottom 2nd.
True Yankee-ette13
09-04-05, 04:02 PM
5-0 Angels, bottom of the 3rd. In other words, game over. Let's win tonight and push the A's back to second place!
Murcer'swerebest
09-04-05, 04:15 PM
Casey Blake should have caught that ball that cleared the bases and upped the score to 7-3 from 4-3. He was running onto the warning track and didn't just get his glove on it but seemed to have had a clear shot to squeeze it in his glove but somehow slapped it away. Big big screw up.
TalkYank
09-04-05, 06:36 PM
At least Cleveland lost today again...
At least Cleveland lost today again...Gaining on Cleveland is more important right now. The A's and Angels play each other 1 more series, giving us 3 more games to gain on one of them.
noneckwilliams
09-05-05, 06:55 AM
Gaining on Cleveland is more important right now. The A's and Angels play each other 1 more series, giving us 3 more games to gain on one of them.
Exactly Bub. Cleveland is a real danger. Oddly enuf they've got a 3 game set at home vs Oakland on the 12-14th.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:06 PM
Indians win 2-0 against the Tigers.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:09 PM
King Felix, Felix Hernandez faces off against A's rookie Joe Blanton today.
Mariners vs. A's at McAfee Coliseum
King Felix, Felix Hernandez faces off against A's rookie Joe Blanton today.
The A's hitters would be wise to cut down on their swings and let them rip... The Mariners as well.
Moose35
09-05-05, 03:12 PM
The A's hitters would be wise to cut down on their swings and let them rip... The Mariners as well.
You're my favorite poster ever. I wish to make e-love to you.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:17 PM
Felix Hernandez and Joe Blanton both pitched 1-2-3 innings. After 1, no score.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:21 PM
Adrian Beltre with a ground rule double to right. RISP opportunity for Greg Dobbs.
Indians win 2-0 against the Tigers.
Missed a game-winning 3 run HR by about 5 feet before the game-ending DP.
Exactly Bub. Cleveland is a real danger. Oddly enuf they've got a 3 game set at home vs Oakland on the 12-14th.
Believe 9 of their last 12 are against KC and the final series against Chicago. Chicago, in fact, will/should be half-assing those games for two reasons. One, they will be resting and gearing up for the postseason. Two, I'm fairly certain they'd prefer Cleveland to make the postseason than the more dangerous Yankees/Red Sox/A's/Angels quartet.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:24 PM
Matt Watson with a nice catch. 2 down for Jose Lopez.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:25 PM
Believe 9 of their last 12 are against KC and the final series against Chicago. Chicago, in fact, will/should be half-assing those games for two reasons. One, they will be resting and gearing up for the postseason. Two, I'm fairly certain they'd prefer Cleveland to make the postseason than the more dangerous Yankees/Red Sox/A's/Angels quartet.
And don't forget that even though the Indians bullpen is solid, Bob Wickman can blow some saves. If he blows a lot saves down the stretch, the Indians won't make the playoffs.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:26 PM
Mariners failed to score as Lopez Ks.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:31 PM
King Felix retires the first six batters he faced. After 2, no score.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:46 PM
Nice plays by Felix Hernandez and Adrian Beltre to throw Marco Scutaro out at 3rd.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:48 PM
King Felix pitches out of trouble as the A's failed to capitalize with RISP. After 3, no score.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:55 PM
Richie Sexson almost hit a HR, but a 2-out double.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:56 PM
Greg Dobbs with another RISP opportunity. 2 on, 2 out.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 03:59 PM
Mariners failed to score again.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 04:03 PM
We have a pitcher duel in Oakland. No score through 4.
How many K's for Felix so far?
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 04:32 PM
Mariners score on a Adrian Beltre sac fly, scoring Ichiro Suzuki. 1-0 Mariners.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 04:33 PM
Greg Dobbs with a RBI single 2-0 Mariners.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 04:34 PM
How many K's for Felix so far?
5 K's for King Felix so far through 5 innings pitched. 66 pitches through 5.
5 K's for King Felix so far through 5 innings pitched. 66 pitches through 5.
Good. He's on my fantasy team. So's Sexson. Rooting for the M's.
TalkYank
09-05-05, 04:41 PM
Plus Boston plays Oakland and LA too...
Gaining on Cleveland is more important right now. The A's and Angels play each other 1 more series, giving us 3 more games to gain on one of them.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 04:42 PM
Felix pitching a shutout through 6. Mariners 2, A's 0 End 6th
HouseThatRingsBuild
09-05-05, 04:42 PM
Felix Hernandez is the real deal.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 04:43 PM
Plus Boston plays Oakland and LA too...
And also Boston has only one more day off in the regular season. They're goin' to grind out and they'll get tired. If they get tired, take advantage and capitalize on them.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 04:45 PM
Joe Blanton pitching another gem, but once again, the A's fail to give him run support.
HouseThatRingsBuild
09-05-05, 04:47 PM
In the 4th or 5th inning, the annoucers said Zito a sore rib cage.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 04:49 PM
Ricardo Rincon in to face Jeremy Reed. Joe Blanton out.
beerisgood
09-05-05, 04:54 PM
wow, could have been a big inning for the mariners there if they knew how to bunt correctly.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 05:05 PM
The bases are loaded for Nick Swisher.
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 05:09 PM
The A's failed to score with the bases loaded. Heading into the 8th, M's 2, A's 0.
True Yankee-ette13
09-05-05, 05:12 PM
Are the A's at home?
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 05:15 PM
Are the A's at home?
Yes. The A's are at home.
beerisgood
09-05-05, 05:29 PM
A's offense is horrid right now
beerisgood
09-05-05, 05:34 PM
everyday eddie in the waiting for the 9th
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 05:44 PM
Last roll of the dice for the A's...Dan Johnson.
beerisgood
09-05-05, 05:45 PM
end this thing eddie
BroadwayBomber55
09-05-05, 05:45 PM
And the A's lose again. 12th Time they've been shutout.
noneckwilliams
09-07-05, 04:59 AM
Well Seattle does us another favor by dispatching the A's 3-2 last night.
Anyone else really annoyed by the Cleveland Indians? 7 games left with the Royals...
Archer1979
09-07-05, 05:25 AM
Well Seattle does us another favor by dispatching the A's 3-2 last night.
Anyone else really annoyed by the Cleveland Indians? 7 games left with the Royals...
Cleveland will find a way to be 5 games back in the WC race by the time this is over. It's a two-way race for the WC right now... whoever's is not taking the AL West vs. NY.
yankeebot
09-07-05, 06:39 AM
Cleveland will find a way to be 5 games back in the WC race by the time this is over. It's a two-way race for the WC right now... whoever's is not taking the AL West vs. NY. I believe you are grossly underestimating the Indians.
goin for 27
09-07-05, 07:55 AM
Cleveland will find a way to be 5 games back in the WC race by the time this is over. It's a two-way race for the WC right now... whoever's is not taking the AL West vs. NY.
Is it the fact that the Indians have won 20 of the last 30, or that they have 7 games remaining with the Royals that have you so convinced that the Indians are not a threat?
Is it the fact that the Indians have won 20 of the last 30, or that they have 7 games remaining with the Royals that have you so convinced that the Indians are not a threat?There are other measures:
They have split their last 6 games.
Since the all-start break, they have:
Lost a 4-game series to the White Sox at home,
Beaten KC 4 games to 2,
Lost to TB 4 games to 3,
Lost to the Twins 2 games to 1.
That's 8-8 against the Royals, Devil Rays and Twins, with 13 games left against them, plus 6 against the White Sox. Things could get very difficult for them following the Tigers series.
Indians ARE a threat. I didn't think so a while back.....but now, they are .5 game behind the Yanks and have a cakepuff schedule left. Listen....nothing ensures they will win their games, but you need to consider them a threat. Lee and Sabathia are absolutely dealing right now as well.
I think they are by far the weakest of all potential playoff teams- but they are hanging around, and as such are a serious threat.
Shefnation
09-07-05, 05:55 PM
A's score 5 in the ninth to win 8-7. Jeff Nelson walked in the winning run with a full count, two outs, bases loaded pitch in the ninth. Although Guardado and the rest of the Seattle bullpen got him in the situation to begin with...
Putz let two guys on, Guardado couldn't get out of the jam. Nelson came in, got a man, then walked in the run. Great comeback for the A's. Would've been nice to go 2.5 up on them, though with their injuries and lack of any type of consistent offense I don't see them as being a huge threat down the stretch- especially considering their brutal schedule.
Archer1979
09-07-05, 08:23 PM
There's a lot of Indian's respect here, but Bub sums it up nicely:
There are other measures:
They have split their last 6 games.
Since the all-start break, they have:
Lost a 4-game series to the White Sox at home,
Beaten KC 4 games to 2,
Lost to TB 4 games to 3,
Lost to the Twins 2 games to 1.
That's 8-8 against the Royals, Devil Rays and Twins, with 13 games left against them, plus 6 against the White Sox. Things could get very difficult for them following the Tigers series.
My take... the Indians are too young, too inconsistent. The WC winner will win by streaking to the post-season. I just don't see Cleveland pulling that off.
True Yankee-ette13
09-07-05, 09:20 PM
The Indians scare me more than the A's and Angels. They're very solid, IMHO. They're probably the best all-around team in the WC race.
a-RobinsonCano-Fan
09-07-05, 09:58 PM
I think Boston will win the Wild Card ;)
Indians ARE a threat. I didn't think so a while back.....but now, they are .5 game behind the Yanks and have a cakepuff schedule left...Why do I keep reading over and over and over and over that the Indians have an easy schedule? After today's game against Detroit:
Twins - 3
A's - 3
KC - 3
CHW - 3
KC - 4
TB - 3
CHW - 3
You call that easy? They're 7-5 this year against KC, the White Sox are hot again, TB is playing great and the A's and Twins are pulling out every stop. This schedule is going to be hell for them.
goin for 27
09-08-05, 07:53 AM
There's a lot of Indian's respect here, but Bub sums it up nicely:
My take... the Indians are too young, too inconsistent. The WC winner will win by streaking to the post-season. I just don't see Cleveland pulling that off.
They have some young players, sure, but I will take a young CC Sabathia any day. Same with Cliff Lee They also have guys like Millwood, Wickman, Betancourt, Riske, etc. These guys are not young.
Inconsistent? Isn't that what we have complained that the Yankees are this year? Tough to say that the Indians are too inconsistent to make it, when they have basically the same record as the Yanks.
I know that they have tough games ahead, but the Yanks have 4 more with Tampa Bay, and no matter what the numbers say the results should be, clearly these will be battles. Plus 6 more with the Red Sox. I think that the Yanks can hold off Cleveland, but they should be very wary.
I think that the WC will be more of a slug out, that will come down to the last week of the year. I don't see anyone running away and hiding.
..I know that they have tough games ahead, but the Yanks have 4 more with Tampa Bay, and no matter what the numbers say the results should be, clearly these will be battles.No doubt, as TB matches up well with us for some reason. So, we have 10 tough games left. However, Cleveland has 50% more tougher games (A's - 3, CHW - 6, Min - 3, TB - 3). It'll come down to the last half-dozen games.
noneckwilliams
09-08-05, 02:28 PM
The Indians scare me more than the A's and Angels. They're very solid, IMHO. They're probably the best all-around team in the WC race.
Well the frickin' Toothless Tigers have dropped 7 in a row and face the Mighty Tribe in Comerica at 4:05. Robertson (who's pitched some impressive games this season) vs Milwood.
Here's to hoping they can salvage some dignity and give the home fans a victory over Cleveland. I can't stand Ronny Belliard - reminds of a mini version of ManDog Ramirez.
26 and counting
09-08-05, 05:52 PM
The Tigers are doing nothing to help out the Yankees. Cleveland leads 4-2 in the top of the 9th with one out.
Update: Game over.
noneckwilliams
09-08-05, 08:19 PM
The Tigers are doing nothing to help out the Yankees. Cleveland leads 4-2 in the top of the 9th with one out.
Update: Game over.
They were up 2-0 and had Millwood on the ropes and squandered their chances.
BroadwayBomber55
09-10-05, 06:31 PM
No score in Cleveland after 2 innings. Twins 0, Indians 0
BroadwayBomber55
09-10-05, 06:50 PM
1-1 in Cleveland.
BroadwayBomber55
09-10-05, 07:26 PM
2-2 in Cleveland after 5.
The Indians just scored, its now 4-2.
Now its 5-2 Indians. This team never loses.
Now its 5-2 Indians. This team never loses.
They are destroying teams that don't/can't score runs. They play very good defense, and their starters are decent to slightly better than decent. So....when they run into teams like the Tigers and Twins these days, they just consistently beat them 4-2, 5-3.
True Yankee-ette13
09-10-05, 08:17 PM
They'll never go away. This team is incredibly good. Too bad the Yankees can't emulate them.
Now its 5-2 Indians. This team never loses.
Funny, as of right now they have one less loss than the Yankees.
1.5, with a game in hand. Need to win that game, and it's 1. Really root for Oakland against Cleveland this week. Not that they are less of a threat, but if Oakland gets red hot there's another team in there that could offset that (angels).
They'll never go away. This team is incredibly good. Too bad the Yankees can't emulate them.
No. They are a good team, with decent pitching and a horrific division. That's a major threat. But they are the worst of the contenders- they just happen to be in the right spot at the right time and playing red hot. They're not going to go 17-4, which is essentially the pace they've played for a month.
True Yankee-ette13
09-10-05, 08:30 PM
But they are the worst of the contenders.
Reeeally? I think they're better than us and Oakland. *shrugs*
noneckwilliams
09-10-05, 08:53 PM
No. They are a good team, with decent pitching and a horrific division. That's a major threat. But they are the worst of the contenders- they just happen to be in the right spot at the right time and playing red hot. They're not going to go 17-4, which is essentially the pace they've played for a month.
The Indians have 7 left with the Royals. Another week like this one and the Yankees will be toast. Deal with it.
Reeeally? I think they're better than us and Oakland. *shrugs*
Oakland's a better team. We just think they suck because we've played good against them.
True Yankee-ette13
09-10-05, 09:16 PM
Oakland's a better team. We just think they suck because we've played good against them.
I'm not sold on their offense and anybody NOT named Harden on the pitching staff. AT ALL.
hobokenfish
09-10-05, 10:12 PM
No. They are a good team, with decent pitching and a horrific division. That's a major threat. But they are the worst of the contenders- they just happen to be in the right spot at the right time and playing red hot. They're not going to go 17-4, which is essentially the pace they've played for a month.
At this point, they don't need to go 17-4. They just need to stay ahead of the Yankees and Oakland. Unlike the Yankees, the Indians are winning the games on their schedule. And you can call their division "horrific," but the Yankees have a 5-11 record against Tampa and a 3-3 record against KC.
I'm not sold on their offense and anybody NOT named Harden on the pitching staff. AT ALL.
You think Cleavland's pitching is better? Would you trust Bob Wickman and Arthur Rhodes in a big game?
True Yankee-ette13
09-10-05, 10:53 PM
You think Cleavland's pitching is better? Would you trust Bob Wickman and Arthur Rhodes in a big game?
Their BP was tops in the AL last time I checked. Not everybody has to have a Mo-esque resume to be effective in the post-season.
dabomb2045
09-10-05, 10:53 PM
does Cleveland ever lose?
True Yankee-ette13
09-11-05, 07:36 PM
4-0 Clevelan in the second. They're a f*cking machine. Ugh.
26 and counting
09-11-05, 07:46 PM
Make that 6-0 Cleveland. Grady Sizemore just went yard.
About two months ago, just about every "expert" on ESPN said to watch out for the Twins because they always play well down the stretch. So much for that.
True Yankee-ette13
09-11-05, 07:49 PM
7-0 now. The Twins are a POS. So much for pitching and defense.
That whole Indians team is on fire. Hopefully Oakland can do something about that and help us out with some wins in the next few days.
dabomb2045
09-11-05, 07:51 PM
Im convinced Cleveland will never lose again....ever
as for the Twins....go f*ck yourselves
nhyankeefan
09-11-05, 07:52 PM
I guess it's time to root for the A's now. Hopefully the White Sox will have something to play for when they meet the Indians. Otherwise Tampa Bay will be the toughest opponent the Tribe has left.
ryanm1058123
09-11-05, 07:52 PM
10-0. Joe Mays is horrific.
GimeMoMuny
09-11-05, 07:52 PM
Cleveland is really pounding Minny. 10-0
26 and counting
09-11-05, 07:53 PM
10-0 on a 3-run homer by Belliard. And it's only the 2nd inning.
StillPettitteFan
09-11-05, 07:54 PM
Cleveland got hot at the right time... Yanks have to keep pace and hope the indians lose some games.
I guess it's time to root for the A's now. Hopefully the White Sox will have something to play for when they meet the Indians. Otherwise Tampa Bay will be the toughest opponent the Tribe has left.
Well the White Sox might have a lot to play for if the Tribe keep playing like this. They will only be 5.5 games out with 6 left to play between the two teams. :eek:
dabomb2045
09-11-05, 07:59 PM
Well the White Sox might have a lot to play for if the Tribe keep playing like this. They will only be 5.5 games out with 6 left to play between the two teams. :eek:
which makes it even more imperative that we sweep the Rays this week
we just have to...Cleveland is playing ridiculous baseball
CanoForPresident
09-11-05, 07:59 PM
Cleveland got hot at the right time... Yanks have to keep pace and hope the indians lose some games.
Cleveland will not stay hot for much longer. Bank on it. I fully expect them to be dominated by Oakland.
True Yankee-ette13
09-11-05, 08:01 PM
The Twins should be ashamed of themselves. I expect this kind of performance out of the Yankees and their so-called "weak" pitching staff. But them? They're supposed to be this fundamentally sound club that revolves around their elite pitching.
I second DaBomb's idea. Go f*ck yourselves.
Cleveland will not stay hot for much longer. Bank on it. I fully expect them to be dominated by Oakland.
Not sure if it will be Oakland or not....but they are not going to play .800 baseball here on out. They've been hot for a full month....With the exception of truly veteran and fabulous teams, it is extremely rare for teams to be THIS hot for two months.
By the way....the Chisox stumbling along the way is a good thing. It will force them to at least play that first series against Cleveland for keeps.
Kluivert4Ever
09-11-05, 08:03 PM
This why a sweep of Boston was almost a necessity this weekend.
We cannot count on the other wuss ass teams to help us.
First Detroit loses 4 straight to Cleveland then the Santana choke job and now this!
Im convinced we have to beat out Boston if we want to make the playoffs.
Which is why we needed to sweep them IMO.
We still got a shot though but we need cut the deficit to Boston to 1 game before the last series. Any deficit bigger than that and we will have to sweep them at Fenway. Dont want to be forced to do that...
7-0 now. The Twins are a POS. So much for pitching and defense.
They lost their best all around player in Hunter, Morneau has taken a huge step backwards, and Mauer is still a year or two away from being a force. They did a terrible job addressing offense- they don't have one above average player at his position other than possibly Mauer right now.
Holy smokes, can anybody beat cleveland? please? I thought at least their bats would slow down when facing the Twins but after seeing the 10 spot they just put up in the first 2 innings....I guess not.
This why a sweep of Boston was almost a necessity this weekend.
We cannot count on the other wuss ass teams to help us.
First Detroit loses 4 straight to Cleveland then the Santana choke job and now this!
Im convinced we have to beat out Boston if we want to make the playoffs.
Which is why we needed to sweep them IMO.
We still got a shot though but we need cut the deficit to Boston to 1 game before the last series. Any deficit bigger than that and we will have to sweep them at Fenway. Dont want to be forced to do that...
Yeah, but you can't expect to sweep the Red Sox. 1.5 games- with a game in hand- is not a very big deficit.
Remember......the Yanks schedule is pretty easy as well. They have 6 with the Chisox, Yanks have three with Boston.
True Yankee-ette13
09-11-05, 08:06 PM
They lost their best all around player in Hunter, Morneau has taken a huge step backwards, and Mauer is still a year or two away from being a force. They did a terrible job addressing offense- they don't have one above average player at his position other than possibly Mauer right now.
The only impressive thing (offensively) that I see about Mauer this year, is his BA with RISP. I agree whole-heartedly, though. They are a terrible offensive team and the FO deserves tremendous flack for it.
TalkYank
09-11-05, 08:07 PM
I'll believe it when I see it... Indians are too hot..
Cleveland will not stay hot for much longer. Bank on it. I fully expect them to be dominated by Oakland.
dabomb2045
09-11-05, 08:10 PM
The only impressive thing (offensively) that I see about Mauer this year, is his BA with RISP. I agree whole-heartedly, though. They are a terrible offensive team and the FO deserves tremendous flack for it.
its nice that their pitchers decided to show up this weekend too :uhh:
even Santana couldnt shut them down....screw you Johan
Kluivert4Ever
09-11-05, 08:12 PM
Yeah, but you can't expect to sweep the Red Sox. 1.5 games- with a game in hand- is not a very big deficit.
Remember......the Yanks schedule is pretty easy as well. They have 6 with the Chisox, Yanks have three with Boston.
I agree that cannot be expected but so was losing a series to the Rays at home. We put ourselves in a positon where a sweep was almost a necessity.
We still got a shot like you said but we have to play flawless baseball from here on out.
Flawless....
GimeMoMuny
09-11-05, 08:12 PM
The Twins have really missed Koskie.
dabomb2045
09-11-05, 08:16 PM
The Twins have really missed Koskie.
I agree...a very underrated loss IMO
True Yankee-ette13
09-11-05, 08:18 PM
its nice that their pitchers decided to show up this weekend too :uhh:
even Santana couldnt shut them down....screw you Johan
So glad that I never jumped on that Santana bandwagon.
hardrain
09-11-05, 08:21 PM
The Indians are really pissing me off too. It's got to stop.
True Yankee-ette13
09-11-05, 08:24 PM
It's 11-2 now, folks! The comeback HAS begun.
:barf:
The Twins have really missed Koskie.
Another bat I think they were counting on was Jason Kubel's, great offensive talent blew out his knee in the offseason. I think he could have helped them out alot. But their FO has to take some blame for not going out there and getting someone to help them after Hunter got hurt.
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