View Full Version : Father's Day! Yanks @ Nats: Wang is Up to the Challenge!
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 11:12 AM
VENUE: RFK Stadium
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</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- T9512997 for MLB_20060618_NYY@WAS -->Any fans who left RFK Stadium early in the first two games of this weekend's series between the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals probably regret their decision.
One day after Washington evened the series with a remarkable comeback, the Nationals and Yankees conclude what has been a wild three-game set Sunday afternoon.
The teams have combined for 32 runs and 50 hits in the series, as both games have been won in a team's last at-bat with the other club's closer taking the loss.
The Nationals (31-39) overcame a seven-run fifth-inning deficit to win Saturday's game 11-9 and snap their five-game losing streak. Jose Guillen's triple off Yankees closer Mariano Rivera in the bottom of the eighth brought home Daryle Ward with the go-ahead run.
The comeback was the biggest for the Nationals franchise since the Montreal Expos overcame an 8-0 deficit to beat Philadelphia 14-10 on Aug. 26, 2003. It also came one day after Washington closer Chad Cordero allowed a game-winning home run to Bernie Williams in the ninth inning of Friday's 7-5 defeat.
Cordero recovered to earn his 13th save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning Saturday.
"For a team that's been struggling lately, and not getting a lot of breaks, this is huge," said Nationals reliever Jon Rauch, who pitched a scoreless eighth to earn the win. "Now we just need to keep it up."
Johnny Damon and Alex Rodriguez had strong offensive games Saturday for New York (38-28), which dropped into a tie with the Boston for the AL East lead after the defeat. Damon went 4-for-6 with a grand slam, two doubles and five RBIs to break out of a 3-for-22 slump.
Rodriguez went 2-for-5 for his first multi-hit game since June 9. The Yankees third baseman, who has been working with hitting coach Don Mattingly on his swing, is batting .180 this month.
The Yankees will look to Chien-Ming Wang (7-2, 4.15 ERA) to help cool the Nationals' offense. Washington has scored 11 runs off Yankees starters in 9 1-3 innings this series.
Wang is coming off a solid performance on Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians in which he outdueled Indians right-hander Paul Byrd in a 1-0 win, giving up just five hits in 7 1-3 innings.
"He has a great sinker, a heavy ball," said former Yankee Aaron Boone, who had two of Cleveland's five hits in the contest. "That was about the best sinker we've seen this year. He was tough, no doubt about it."
Wang has never faced the Nationals.
Washington will counter with Mike O'Connor (3-4, 3.70), who is coming off a 9-2 loss on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies - the worst start of his rookie season. The 25-year-old left-hander gave up six runs and six hits in 5 2-3 innings.
He has never faced the Yankees.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 11:13 AM
Let's Go Yankees! Clap Clap ClapClapClap!!! :gulp:
yankeebot
06-18-06, 11:15 AM
Hot and humid in D.C. today. Hope that helps the sinker and prevents the stinker.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 11:22 AM
Yesterday is over. THAT was an abomination; an aberration. Losing a 7 run lead, and the game, to the Washington Expos!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:
Well, it ain't happening on MY Watch, goshdangit!!! I may have a tired arm from starting GTs but, I'm gonna *Guarantee* a win today!
Happy Father's Day to all you MuthahF......S out there, today! :gulp:
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 11:23 AM
Hello, everyone.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 11:25 AM
Hello, everyone.
Howdy, Bro!!! Hey, since you're so many hours ahead of us, can you tell me what the Daily number will be in the PA Lottery tonight? I'll send ya half of it! :gulp:
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 11:29 AM
Howdy, Bro!!! Hey, since you're so many hours ahead of us, can you tell me what the Daily number will be in the PA Lottery tonight? I'll send ya half of it! :gulp:
Number 9 of course.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 11:32 AM
Number 9 of course.
....Block that kick!...Block that kick!...Block that kick!.......
apolansk
06-18-06, 11:35 AM
I'm back from a short hiatus. Let's win it today!
ICEBERG18
06-18-06, 11:40 AM
KT down, Jose Veras up.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 11:41 AM
I'm back from a short hiatus. Let's win it today!
We play today, we win today!!! :gulp: My slider has some extra bite today. :gulp:
stupidpunchline
06-18-06, 11:49 AM
Today is a money game for Chien-Ming Wang. The bullpen is completely shot. It's 92 and muggy in D.C., great hitting conditions.
If CMW can go long and be effective today, we've got ourselves a real money pitcher.
apolansk
06-18-06, 11:49 AM
We play today, we win today!!! :gulp: My slider has some extra bite today. :gulp:
You seem very, uh, frisky today.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 11:57 AM
You seem very, uh, frisky today.
"Frisky?" What am I, a cat? :lol:
Nah, I'm just ready to kick some National Ass. :gulp:
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 11:57 AM
Hi folks...
Yesterday's Yankees debacle is becoming a faded memory and today offers the promise of a Yankees win, the beer is cold, the ribs are in the smoker.... play ball!
Happy Father's Day.
Dr. Gonzo
06-18-06, 12:00 PM
I hope we break the trend of getting shut down by pitchers we've never seen before
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:01 PM
"Frisky?" What am I, a cat? :lol:
Nah, I'm just ready to kick some National Ass. :gulp:
:NY: That's very patriotic of you :NY:
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:02 PM
Hi folks...
Yesterday's Yankees debacle is becoming a faded memory and today offers the promise of a Yankees win, the beer is cold, the ribs are in the smoker.... play ball!
Happy Father's Day.
Beer & Ribs? I'll be right up, Bro! :gulp:
Murderers Row
06-18-06, 12:03 PM
Here's to plenty of ground balls for the Wanger :gulp:
Stay on your toes infield.
Lets go Yan-kees! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Yankees8185
06-18-06, 12:05 PM
Win the game. Win the series.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:05 PM
Today is a money game for Chien-Ming Wang. The bullpen is completely shot. It's 92 and muggy in D.C., great hitting conditions.
If CMW can go long and be effective today, we've got ourselves a real money pitcher.
Very true. CMW is undefeated in afternoon starts. He keeps his record intact today. :gulp:
Hi folks. Wish I could join you all today. Gotta go work the Irish Festival in town. Must find a portable AM radio...
Good luck Wang, Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's and LETS GO YANKEES!
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:08 PM
JD K'd on the 59 foot pitch. :(
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:09 PM
F8. Two gone.
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:09 PM
Nats feed on MLBtv today :(
yankees27
06-18-06, 12:10 PM
Atta way Derek!
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:10 PM
Cap'n hits a two out single up the middle.
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 12:11 PM
Beer & Ribs? I'll be right up, Bro! :gulp:
They'll probably be done about the same time you can get here from PA... come on over and take your shoes off.
Murderers Row
06-18-06, 12:11 PM
Hi folks. Wish I could join you all today. Gotta go work the Irish Festival in town.
Will Guinness be served? :gulp:
Murderers Row
06-18-06, 12:14 PM
is that the easiest s.b. invitation you've ever seen?
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:15 PM
Oh, Jason:(
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:16 PM
OUCH! G-Man K's with Jete at 3rd. :(
Come on, Wang! Hang tough!
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:16 PM
David Segui, a 15-year major league baseball player who last was on an MLB roster in 2004, says he's one of the players whose names were redacted in the IRS affidavit that said Jason Grimsley received two kits of human growth hormone on April 19.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2489724
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:17 PM
Today we get to see what Wang is made of, can he deliver a 7+ innings performance when we sorely need it.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:18 PM
Wang must stay poised and throw quality strikes and be economical with them.
yankees27
06-18-06, 12:18 PM
Double play please!
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 12:19 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2489724
OK, I'm dumb... what does redacted mean?
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:19 PM
Sori with a 2nd pitch hit up the middle.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:19 PM
I miss Sori so freaking much.
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 12:19 PM
Good morning, Everybody!
I tuned in just in time to see Jeter coast into third. Does he get a SB there, or is that scored defensive indifference?
BTW, Go Yankees!
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:20 PM
OK, I'm dumb... what does redacted mean?
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fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 12:21 PM
I heard Sterling's pre-game in the car... Torre said he doesn't intend to use Beam, Mariano or Proctor today. Does anyone else think the word intend is an escape clause for Torre?
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:21 PM
OK, I'm dumb... what does redacted mean?
In the FBI statement that Grimsley made, the names he mentioned were blacked out originally.
Segui is the first person to come out and say, that he was one of the names.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:21 PM
Double Play!!!
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 12:21 PM
Bad hop comes up, and makes it easy for Robbie!
2Down.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:21 PM
I miss Sori so freaking much.
Me, too! I'd gladly welcome him back. I saw a lot of fellow forumers angry with him. Makes NO sense to me!
4-6-3 DP! :gulp:
yankees27
06-18-06, 12:22 PM
Double play please!
Thanks!
Murderers Row
06-18-06, 12:22 PM
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i feel that much smarter for being here today :P
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 12:23 PM
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Michael Kay must have written that ESPN piece. "Named" would have sufficed.
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 12:23 PM
I heard Sterling's pre-game in the car... Torre said he doesn't intend to use Beam, Mariano or Proctor today. Does anyone else think the word intend is an escape clause for Torre?Sure if they get into a game like the Dodgers/A's last night (17 innings), all bets are off.
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:24 PM
Ward isn't exactly a speed maven, is he?
HidekiIrabu
06-18-06, 12:24 PM
12 Pitch first inning pretty good
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:24 PM
i feel that much smarter for being here today :P
Cool! :lol: You'll be a Roller Fan before too long! :D
WTG, Wang! :gulp:
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:25 PM
Great inning for Wang.
I say great despite giving up two hits because he is doing exactly what we need him to do, trust his stuff and pound the strikezone.
In a game like this we need him to go long and the best way to do so is trusting your stuff and throwing strikes. Some of them will get hit but thats what you have to accept.
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:25 PM
Michael Kay must have written that ESPN piece. "Named" would have sufficed.
Well he named them, and then the FBI 'redacted' them beforethey released it as a public statement.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:25 PM
Wang on pace to go 9 innings on 108 pitches.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:26 PM
A-Rod will homer here, its not even a contest.
(at worst a double of the wall).
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 12:26 PM
Ward isn't exactly a speed maven, is he?He appears to have put on quite a bit of weight since last year in Pittsburgh (and I mean that in a Mickey D's drive through not an HGH way).
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 12:26 PM
A-Rod will homer here, its not even a contest.
(at worst a double of the wall).
I'll take a triple.
Murderers Row
06-18-06, 12:27 PM
Wang! :gulp:
"it does have a bit of a wang to it" (Hollywood Knights reference:D )
ICEBERG18
06-18-06, 12:28 PM
Great AB by A-rod.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:28 PM
O'Connor also knew that A-Rod would get at least a double.
yankees27
06-18-06, 12:29 PM
Great AB by Alex to go from 0-2 to a walk. Well done.
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:29 PM
Good at bat for A-rod there.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:29 PM
Good eye, ARod!!! Leadoff walk.........
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:29 PM
Wow, Jopo is spotting a 900+ OPS.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:30 PM
Come on, Ears!!!
yankees27
06-18-06, 12:30 PM
Coaching visit to the mound?
Murderers Row
06-18-06, 12:30 PM
hip-hip!
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:32 PM
Im thinking a Cano double here.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:32 PM
Hello thread heads! Happy Father's Day to the papas in here!
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:33 PM
Damn! Ears caught looking. One down.
Come on, Robbie!!!!
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 12:34 PM
Come on Bernie, double to deep left-center.
Robinson Cano pops out to shortstop.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:34 PM
Robbie down P6. Coitus.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:34 PM
Get on base, Bernie. Dont want Wang to lead-off next inning.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:35 PM
Can't clear the pitcher. That sucks.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:35 PM
Bernie down F9.
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:35 PM
Bernie looks like he remembered when he was a tad younger and that would go out.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:36 PM
Bernie looks like he remembered when he was a tad younger and that would go out.
By tad younger you mean 74 years younger?
Gah, this guy should be hit. He doesn't look that good at all
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:36 PM
Can't clear the pitcher. That sucks.
No worries, Wang will get a lead off double next inning.
Bernie looks like he remembered when he was a tad younger and that would go out.
I think you mean in Yankee Stadium where that ball is caught at the top of the wall
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 12:37 PM
Here is some detail on Yesterday's Home Runs
Ward's (which Sterling made sound as though it was hit a lot farther).
http://www.hittrackeronline.com/hrdetail.php?id=2006_2263
http://www.hittrackeronline.com/index.php
Alex's (Wnich was Farther than Ward's):
http://www.hittrackeronline.com/hrdetail.php?id=2006_2260
Other Yankee HRs this series:
http://www.hittrackeronline.com/index.php
Pretty cool site. For most HR's (but not these?) video is also available.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:37 PM
Gah, this guy should be hit. He doesn't look that good at all
Fireworks scheduled to appear the second time through the order.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:38 PM
Nice play by Wang.
Edit: He was safe by a mile.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:38 PM
One down.
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:39 PM
One call in our favor today.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:40 PM
No worries, Wang will get a lead off double next inning.
That would be cool. I don't like our pitchers running around the bases though. Freakin' National League sucks.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:41 PM
That would be cool. I don't like our pitchers running around the bases though. Freakin' National League sucks.
I agree. With our luck its a horror show to even have our pitchers at the plate.
yankees27
06-18-06, 12:42 PM
That would be cool. I don't like our pitchers running around the bases though. Freakin' National League sucks.
It's a miracle that Wright didn't get beaned, then hit by a broken bat while running the bases.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:42 PM
Fly out to CF. 1 (well this one was a gift)-2-3 go the Nats.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:43 PM
Wang on pace for 112 pitches through 9 innings.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:44 PM
Wang´s first major league AB.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:44 PM
Is Yankees Universe supposed to be some kind of response to Red Sox Nation? Where did this come from?
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:46 PM
Lets go Ruth.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:47 PM
Damon with a long fly ball to RF. Two out.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:47 PM
Is Yankees Universe supposed to be some kind of response to Red Sox Nation? Where did this come from?
I hate "Yankees Universe." It's too Jimmy Fallonlike. It's Gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
We don't need that. Screw that.
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:47 PM
Gone in YS :(
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:47 PM
Lets go Melk man.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:48 PM
That was a fun inning. 1-2-3 go the Yankees on Melky's fly out to RF.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:48 PM
Its okey, Melky!
ICEBERG18
06-18-06, 12:48 PM
Melky is 6 for his last 38. He needs to break out.
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 12:48 PM
We don't need that. Screw that.I'm with you on that sentiment. :gulp:
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:48 PM
That was a fun inning. 1-2-3 go the Yankees on Melky's fly out to RF.
Innings that includes the pitcher batting usually produce nothing.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 12:49 PM
Carrol O'Connor is shutting us down so far, the Meathead.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:49 PM
I hate "Yankees Universe." It's too Jimmy Fallonlike. It's Gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
We don't need that. Screw that.
I agree. I think it's stupid. I have never seen it before. I was just thinking that maybe it's something the Yankees organization made up to counter "Red Sox Nation". If so then it's even more pathetic.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:49 PM
I really hate the National league, I mean why should a pitcher have to bat?
His job is to friggin pitch not to bat.
Why not make a batter having to pitch an inning while we are at it shall we?
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:50 PM
Innings that includes the pitcher batting usually produce nothing.
They still had two outs to do something. I hate it more when the pitcher comes up with a couple of men on and two outs.
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 12:51 PM
I always thought we were the 'Empire'... not that I want any part of that name either
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:51 PM
Wang says "I don't need no stinkin' fielders!"
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:52 PM
They still had two outs to do something. I hate it more when the pitcher comes up with a couple of men on and two outs.
True true but I also hate having to start an inning with 1 out.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:52 PM
I always thought we were the 'Empire'... not that I want any part of that name either
I'd much rather the Yankees be known as the "Evil Empire" rather than "Yankees Universe". Evil Empire makes me giggle.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:53 PM
True true but I also hate having to start an inning with 1 out.
I hear ya! I like when the other team's pitcher bats though.! :P
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 12:53 PM
I really hate the National league, I mean why should a pitcher have to bat?
His job is to friggin pitch not to bat.
Why not make a batter having to pitch an inning while we are at it shall we?
I'm an old fart and I like seeing the pitcher hit.... but I understand your, and others, frustration with the 2 different set of rules in mlb.
apolansk
06-18-06, 12:55 PM
Soriano is getting annoying!
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:56 PM
Another nice inning for Wang.
Look at the Wangsters out there in RFK. Pretty cool.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 12:56 PM
Wang on pace for 120 pitches trough 9 innings.
Murderers Row
06-18-06, 12:58 PM
You know #15 came next.:D
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 12:58 PM
trivia answer is Taft I believe
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:59 PM
Jeter grounds out to SS. One gone.
CanoForPresident
06-18-06, 12:59 PM
I guess the team really wants to get to philly early.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 12:59 PM
Damn it. Giambi grounds out to 1st. Two gone.
yankees27
06-18-06, 12:59 PM
Michael O'Connor is pitching a 1 hitter
Michael O'Connor is pitching a 1 hitter
Michael O'Connor is pitching a 1 hitter
Michael O'Connor is pitching a 1 hitter
Michael O'Connor is pitching a 1 hitter
Michael O'Connor is pitching a 1 hitter
Michael O'Connor is pitching a 1 hitter
Michael O'Connor is pitching a 1 hitter
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 01:00 PM
A-Rod will homer here.
Yankees8185
06-18-06, 01:00 PM
Offense wake up.
knickfan23
06-18-06, 01:00 PM
Were finally seeing some good pitching today. I dont want to jinx it, but damn this has been good to watch.
Every time I see a 1B man flip a ball to the pitcher covering, I appreciate Andy Phillips play at 1B.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:01 PM
Nice hit for A-Rod. Let's go Jorge! Drive him home...we need runs!
ARod finally picks up his first hit of 2006. Whew.
b_joseph
06-18-06, 01:01 PM
good hitting
knickfan23
06-18-06, 01:01 PM
ARod lunges a base hit to right center.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 01:02 PM
Alex is waking up.
Alex is waking up.
I thought I heard an alarm clock going off somewhere.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 01:03 PM
Robbie is money with RISP and 2 outs, just watch.
yankees27
06-18-06, 01:03 PM
Good eye Jorge.
C'mon Cano.
Drive in Alex & Po.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:03 PM
4 pitch walk to Jorge. Two on, two out for Robbie. Come on Robbie! Extend the streak and drive 'em home!
Dr. Gonzo
06-18-06, 01:03 PM
Alex is waking up.he is about to go on a tear, I wish he got out of NY one series earlier
did alex say anything when jeter stuggled?
CptCrunch
06-18-06, 01:04 PM
Let's go Robbie.
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 01:04 PM
Come on Robbie, have quality selection of pitches to hit. Base hit to leftfield.
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 01:05 PM
Protect the plate Robbie. Stay alive and win this at-bat.
CanoForPresident
06-18-06, 01:05 PM
cano keeps on chasing that high curve
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:06 PM
Crap. Robbie pops out to the catcher. Farg.
ICEBERG18
06-18-06, 01:06 PM
Chased a ball.
b_joseph
06-18-06, 01:06 PM
that's weak
cupcollector99
06-18-06, 01:06 PM
Cano has been swinging at that pitch all day..
That pitch was called a strike on the first pitch. I understand why Robbie swung.
Oh well.
Get Em Next Inning.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 01:06 PM
*#¤*!*"*!*!.
Back to Wang it is....
cupcollector99
06-18-06, 01:07 PM
New commercial for Jill Wagner.. Yeah!!!
Bernies's speaking Spanish.
I do not know what he's saying, but I think he just called someone a sap.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:09 PM
Nice Robbie...ground out to 2nd. One out.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 01:10 PM
WTG, Robbie! :gulp:
There are like one people in this Thread.
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 01:11 PM
For any of the old timers on todays game thread (are there any?).... does O'Connor remind you of another thin lefthanded pitcher - the blade, Tom Hall of the Twins back in the late 60's (except Hall threw much harder)?
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:11 PM
There are like one people in this Thread.
Are you saying the rest of us aren't people?
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:12 PM
Broken bat ground out to SS. Two gone.
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 01:12 PM
Are you saying the rest of us aren't people?I think he's saying that we resemble people?
b_joseph
06-18-06, 01:12 PM
new bat, please
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:12 PM
Great inning for Wang. He has looked better and better each time he pitches.
apolansk
06-18-06, 01:13 PM
50 pitches through 4 for the Wangster.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 01:13 PM
Wang on pace for 112 pitches trough 9 innings.
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 01:13 PM
Are you saying the rest of us aren't people?
nah, kids are people too
Are you saying the rest of us aren't people?
A bit of an exagerration. There's a post every five minutes. I can go out and mow the lawn and come back, read 2 posts and be caught up.
Most days, if you run to the bathroom you miss 5 pages.
Wang's ERA finally below 4!
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 01:14 PM
A bit of an exagerration. There's a post every five minutes. I can go out and mow the lawn and come back, read 2 posts and be caught up.
Most days, if you run to the bathroom you miss 5 pages.I find it relaxing. ;)
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:14 PM
A bit of an exagerration. There's a post every five minutes. I can go out and mow the lawn and come back, read 2 posts and be caught up.
Most days, if you run to the bathroom you miss 5 pages.
I could post something every 35 seconds if you are feeling lonely.
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 01:15 PM
Can Wang bunt?
apolansk
06-18-06, 01:15 PM
Let's see Wang get the bunt down now.
knickfan23
06-18-06, 01:15 PM
New commercial for Jill Wagner.. Yeah!!!
There's a new one? Damn, I'm missing the game on YES today. I'll have to check it out when I get home.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:15 PM
Nice hit for Bernie. Get that bunt down Wang.
as long as he doesnt GIDP
I could post something every 35 seconds if you are feeling lonely.
Actually, I have to go over to my dad's house and help him put in his air conditioners. Alas, I will soon be departing this fine Thread.
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 01:15 PM
Come on Wang, bunt down the third base line.
Dr. Gonzo
06-18-06, 01:16 PM
bernie should only gets hits when he drives runs in. Otherwise he keeps giving torre an excuse to let him play RF
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:16 PM
Actually, I have to go over to my dad's house and help him put in his air conditioners. Alas, I will soon be departing this fine Thread.
But then there will be, like, no people in here.
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 01:16 PM
Actually, I have to go over to my dad's house and help him put in his air conditioners. Alas, I will soon be departing this fine Thread.
bend at the knees...
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 01:17 PM
Can Wang bunt?Suzyn said yesterday that he hadn't been at the plate since HS, and, by his own admission, he wasn't good then.
parkerstrong
06-18-06, 01:17 PM
Wang cant help the cause.....its too bad cause we cant push a run across yet.
Wang is doing well, but we need 9 out of him today......
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 01:17 PM
Nice try Wang.
One down on a K foul bunt.
CptCrunch
06-18-06, 01:17 PM
Can Wang bunt?
Nope.
were any of the bunts even close?
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 01:17 PM
Can Wang bunt?
no..........
Dr. Gonzo
06-18-06, 01:17 PM
wow, having the pitcher hit really is baseball. I can't wait to get out of this NL crap
The Yankees screwed again by having to play by stupid NL Rules.
yankees27
06-18-06, 01:18 PM
Suzyn said yesterday that he hadn't been at the plate since HS, and, by his own admission, he wasn't good then.
I can't imagine being an NL pitcher, not hitting in the minors, coming up to big leagues, and facing someone like Roy Oswalt in your first AB since high school.
ICEBERG18
06-18-06, 01:18 PM
C'mon Melky break out of your slump.
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 01:18 PM
Come on Melky, base hit to the RF corner.
parkerstrong
06-18-06, 01:18 PM
bernie should only gets hits when he drives runs in. Otherwise he keeps giving torre an excuse to let him play RF
Thats bad logic. You dont want to get on base so someone else can knock him in?
Yankees8185
06-18-06, 01:18 PM
Get rid of interleague play or let both teams use the DH.
Dr. Gonzo
06-18-06, 01:18 PM
why do name guys shut down the yanks always and throughout the years
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:18 PM
Johnny "bunts" the runner over. Well, not on purpose but Bernie's on 2nd.
Dr. Gonzo
06-18-06, 01:19 PM
Thats bad logic. You dont want to get on base so someone else can knock him in?I know, I thiught of that
CptCrunch
06-18-06, 01:19 PM
I can't imagine being an NL pitcher, not hitting in the minors, coming up to big leagues, and facing someone like Roy Oswalt in your first AB since high school.
I can't imagine facing someone like Roy Oswalt.
CanoForPresident
06-18-06, 01:19 PM
An at'em ball by cabrera
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:19 PM
Come on Melky, base hit to the RF corner.
He didn't get it to the corner enough.
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 01:19 PM
Come on Melky, base hit up the middle.
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 01:19 PM
Suzyn said yesterday that he hadn't been at the plate since HS, and, by his own admission, he wasn't good then.
That's funny because at H.S. level the pitcher is usually the best atlete and one of the best hitters. My kid use to dh when he didn't pitch... says a proud father on father's day.
ICEBERG18
06-18-06, 01:19 PM
Melky can't catch an effen break. Line drive out to RF.
This guy is really fooling our left handers. Our right handers have pretty much been right on him and flying out deep or hitting it at people
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 01:20 PM
Get rid of interleague play or let both teams use the DH.If you've seen attendance this weekend, you'll realize that Interleague is here to stay. :(
See ya's later all.
I'd like a win today. Someone keep an eye on Torre.
Dr. Gonzo
06-18-06, 01:21 PM
That's funny because at H.S. level the pitcher is usually the best atlete and one of the best hitters. My kid use to dh when he didn't pitch... says a proud father on father's day.usually pitchers because they usually are the best ball players also have other positons to play and can play well. We all did in high school, every pitcher played the field when they didn't pitch
b_joseph
06-18-06, 01:21 PM
Melky can't catch an effen break. Line drive out to RF.
everybody go's through it..He'll be fine
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 01:21 PM
See ya's later all.
I'd like a win today. Someone keep an eye on Torre.
evil eye?
Nettles9
06-18-06, 01:21 PM
Get rid of interleague play or let both teams use the DH.
I think NL style baseball is better. I hate the DH.
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 01:22 PM
Finish Him!
South Facing Epitaph
06-18-06, 01:22 PM
Happy Father's Day! (if there are any dad's around)
Looks like we have a bit of a pitcher's duel today.
Dr. Gonzo
06-18-06, 01:22 PM
I think NL style baseball is better. I hate the DH.how is watching ano inferior hitter bat and ruin innings fun?
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 01:22 PM
That's funny because at H.S. level the pitcher is usually the best atlete and one of the best hitters. My kid use to dh when he didn't pitch... says a proud father on father's day.Our best pitcher played CF when not pitching. Kids today get too specialized too early, IMO (if for no other reason than it is fun to play different positions).
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:23 PM
Lead off hit for the Nats.
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 01:23 PM
Keep it down Wang, no hangers.
Get a DP with the quicksand sinker below the kneecap.
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 01:23 PM
usually pitchers because they usually are the best ball players also have other positons to play and can play well. We all did in high school, every pitcher played the field when they didn't pitch
I know, that's why it's so surprising to hear he wasn't a good hitter in high school. Goes against most high school pitchers I have seen.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 01:24 PM
Oh SHUT UP, Nat announcers!
b_joseph
06-18-06, 01:24 PM
mmm, Yankee pitching combined with leadoff hits/walks = :(
yankees27
06-18-06, 01:24 PM
Double play please!
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 01:25 PM
I know, that's why it's so surprising to hear he wasn't a good hitter in high school. Goes against most high school pitchers I have seen.Maybe he was (keep in mind that it was Suzyn who said it ;)).
yankees27
06-18-06, 01:25 PM
I know, that's why it's so surprising to hear he wasn't a good hitter in high school. Goes against most high school pitchers I have seen.
I wonder if in Taiwan, kids are specialized by high school?
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 01:25 PM
Keep it down Wang,
Trish would never put those words together.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:25 PM
Golfed to CF. One out. Now let's get the DP and bring the meat of our order to the plate to take the lead for good.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 01:26 PM
F8. One down.
parkerstrong
06-18-06, 01:27 PM
Horrendous throw by Posada....not good
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:27 PM
Bad throw to 2nd.
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 01:27 PM
How is that not interference on Harris?
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 01:28 PM
Bad throw to 2nd.
Short hop or air mail.
do you think that po's throwing has to do something with his bad leg... past few games.. he has been terrible
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:28 PM
Damn. Nats take the lead. 1-0. This sucks.
parkerstrong
06-18-06, 01:28 PM
With the way this game is going, that may be enough. :(
Posada's throw costly.....
b_joseph
06-18-06, 01:29 PM
mmm, Yankee pitching combined with leadoff hits/walks = :(
never seems to fail
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 01:29 PM
Short hop or air mail.thrown to the 1B side because the batter lost balance and was blocking Posada. It was interference on the batter. A very bad non call costs us a run.
parkerstrong
06-18-06, 01:29 PM
How is that not interference on Harris?
Posada didnt hit him with the ball or touch Harris. Its very unlikely that an umpire would make that call without one of the above happen.
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 01:30 PM
Well, THAT sucked! 1-0 Nats.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:30 PM
Bad flip to 2nd by Cano and clears the pitcher.
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 01:31 PM
Posada didnt hit him with the ball or touch Harris. Its very unlikely that an umpire would make that call without one of the above happen.if the batter is out of the box in front of the plate, he should.
never seems to fail
What never seems to fail or amaze me is this team continually hit at'em balls and opposing teams somehow finds a hole
parkerstrong
06-18-06, 01:31 PM
Defense is showing some holes....gives up an out for next inning.
ICEBERG18
06-18-06, 01:31 PM
Damn, i wanted him leading off the next inning.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:31 PM
Okay. Seriously. The Yankees better score of this O'Connor guy or my pissed level is going to rise.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 01:32 PM
Wang on pace for 119 pitches trough 9 innings.
parkerstrong
06-18-06, 01:32 PM
if the batter is out of the box in front of the plate, he should.
I agree. I didnt say otherwise. Posada should have thrown the ball into Harris. (A decent throw still gets Zimmerman)
yankees27
06-18-06, 01:32 PM
Score runs now!
#1PaFan
06-18-06, 01:33 PM
One effing run. Worry not. The Bats, though slumbering, shall arise! Thy Yankee Win Cometh!!!! :gulp:
SoCal Pinstriper
06-18-06, 01:33 PM
I agree. I didnt say otherwise. Posada should have thrown the ball into Harris. (A decent throw still gets Zimmerman)Or just exagerated his follow through to create contact, and make sure that he gets the call.
b_joseph
06-18-06, 01:34 PM
Wang on pace for 119 pitches trough 9 innings.
may I ask, why you are divulging this information?
fredgmuggs
06-18-06, 01:34 PM
Horrendous throw by Posada....not good
yeah, but I'm thinking the heat and his injury are taking their toll. It sure would be nice if the Yanks had a back-up catcher that was (hmmm, how can I say this nicely?) a little higher quality than Stinnett.
ICEBERG18
06-18-06, 01:34 PM
Not a strike.
Kluivert4Ever
06-18-06, 01:34 PM
may I ask, why you are divulging this information?
Because it is important that he goes 9 innings today with no bullpen.
BroadwayBomber55
06-18-06, 01:35 PM
Come on Derek, poke a base hit to rightfield.
ICEBERG18
06-18-06, 01:35 PM
We have to bring Jeter home.
CoyoteYankee
06-18-06, 01:35 PM
Atta boy Jeter! Lead off double! This run better score. I'm not kidding. My head might explode if it doesn't.
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