5/22/06 - Yankees at Red Sox (Wang vs. Schilling)

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Turning point of the game: The absolutely moronic decision to pitch to Ortiz once it went 3-0 with men on second and third. He always has the green light and is extremely comfortable swinging at 3-0 get-me-over fastballs.

Say all you want about how Manny hit a HR anyway, in my opinion that changed the whole complexion of that inning.

I couldn't agree more. Schilling was pitching very well, but that was the tipping point, IMO.

Thanks everyone, and have a nice night.

[Gringaloca]

The one that brings the Yankees from their hotel to Fenway park?

If he was still in school...I'd put him on the 'short bus'...

But in this case.... the non-stop Greyhound to Columbus.

[gold23]

Damon
Jeter
Giambi
ARod
Sheff
Cano
Posada
Pena
Melky


If that was the lineup tomorrow, there would be a lot more to be happy about.

Yep- possibly the best they can put together. Though Bernie was swinging the bat well tonight.... But everyone there is either a decent hitter or has pop. No "outs", really.

[sweet_lou_14]

Don't know if it can be described as "moronic" or not, but certainly the biggest pitch of the ballgame. He easily could have gotten a DP grounder from Manny- Wang seemed to briefly lose his concentration.

Yeah, "moronic" is a strong word, but when you spend the first three pitches basically pitching around the guy, with nothing close, why would you not just finish the job and put him on first. Give Manny his props but he is not half the clutch hitter or Yankee-killer Ortiz is.

[brosiusbuddy]

If he was still in school...I'd put him on the 'short bus'...

But in this case.... the non-stop Greyhound to Columbus.

Im not worried about Long. He is a solid ML player and a decent fill in for now. He hasnt played many games this season and in his first with the Yanks he faced some tough pitching from Schilling. He should be able to contribute here and there for the club.

[TheTinoMobile]

DFA Bernie, he didn't hit a homerun, only a double.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Im not worried about Long. He is a solid ML player and a decent fill in for now. He hasnt played many games this season and in his first with the Yanks he faced some tough pitching from Schilling. He should be able to contribute here and there for the club.

Long only got four games to get ready, no?

[brosiusbuddy]

Long only got four games to get ready, no?

I dont know how much prep time he had but I know it wasnt the normal amount a player would get. Like I said, he's a solid player who could contribute. Its a little unfair to judge him based on tonight, especially when we're on the losing side of a loss to Boston.

[Gringaloca]

Im not worried about Long. He is a solid ML player and a decent fill in for now. He hasnt played many games this season and in his first with the Yanks he faced some tough pitching from Schilling. He should be able to contribute here and there for the club.

Fine.. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt at the plate.re: Schilling

I don't know about 'decent'...but he was just that tonight... a 'fill in'..

His Defense tonight?..He looked lost out there.. Granted..playing with the A's, Padres & Royals he hasn't had a lot of experience playing the 'Monsta'...I'll give him that.

[JDPNYY]

Four runs is a tough nut to swallow.

[jeterdaman]

watching foulke collaspe was worth it, I can just feel the Yankees taking the next 2.

what in the world makes anyone feel like we will get anything from this series? We were dominated.

[PeteRFNY]

Sigh...I hate losing to the Sawx anyway, but losing to Shills...it's like watching the Allies lose a 1945 pickup softball game vs. the Axis...and Hitler gets the win...

(Mousallini the save)

[wwjdd]

Sigh...I hate losing to the Sawx anyway, but losing to Shills...it's like watching the Allies lose a 1945 pickup softball game vs. the Axis...and Hitler gets the win...

(Mousallini the save)

Comparing Schilling to Hitler? You need to get out more.

[PeteRFNY]

Comparing Schilling to Hitler? You need to get out more.

I said it was the same FEELING. FEELING. You know, how like a kick in the stones from a bucking bronco compares to dropping a sledgehammer on your foot.

I'm very in touch with my feelings, y'know...