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I told you he was a punk; Kevin Youkilis

2009-08-12T10:34:00.003-04:00

Did you see Kevin Youkilis charge the mound because he got hit? He threw his helmet at the pitcher, girlie style, and then got thrown to the ground.
This is a pitcher who two years ago was pitching high school ball. Not exactly a guy who has perfect control.

Youkilis is a punk. Jeter and A-Rod get hit in the double digits each year, and when was the last time they charged the mound? It's because they aren't punks like Youk.

Time for him to grow a set.

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Get out yer brooms

2009-08-09T08:30:00.000-04:00

We are ready to sweep those Sox right out of town.

It's about time.

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That's 2

2009-08-08T06:04:00.001-04:00

The Yankees are taking care of business. 2 in a row over the Sox.

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Yankee machine keeps on rolling

2009-07-28T06:48:00.002-04:00

Tampa Bay was the latest team to get in the way of the steamroller that is the Bronx Bombers. The power was supplied by Damon, Cano, and Swisher (2) and Burnett pitched well to gain his 10th win. (1 run through 7 innings.)

The Yanks maintained their lead over the Sox .

Tonight's contest against the Rays is on local TV so I can catch part of it.

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That 8 in a Row!!

2009-07-25T08:56:00.002-04:00

The Yankees continue to roll! They now lead the AL in wins. The starting staff is doing its job, and the team is hitting.

A-Rod is on fire. Let's hit double digits on this streak!!!

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Yanks in first

2009-07-21T07:57:00.002-04:00

Due to extenuating circumstances, all my Yankee watching has been on ESPN and the local news. But while I have been slacking off, it's good to see my favorite team has been kicking butt.

Tonight's game is on TV, but rain is expected.

Sergio Mitre, who has not pitched in the bigs since 2007, gets the nod.

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Yanks drop 2 of 3 to Fish

2009-06-22T00:13:00.001-04:00

What is up with them now?

CC is injured, half the team isn't hitting.

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Yanks Beat Marlins

2009-06-19T22:15:00.003-04:00

The Fish were no match for the Bombers who actually got a few hits today and put up some runs. Pettitte pitched well, and we came away with a 5-1 win.

It doesn't make up for the pitiful showing against the Nats, but at least we put one on the win side of the ledger.

AJ will start tomorrow night as we try to make it 2 in a row, and CC gets the nod on Sunday.

Looking around the league, Matsuzaka got lit up again. Look for the Sahx to shut him down. And not let him ever pitch in the World Classic or whatever they called that nonsense before the season started.

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Sunday afternoon Santana vs Burnett

2009-06-14T15:10:00.003-04:00

Should be a classic old fashioned pitching duel.

Maybe it will be like when Koufax faced Marichal. Memories of Seaver and Perry came up.

How about Stottlemyre and Lolich?

Clemens vs Martinez?

Fire up the grill, chill a couple brews, we are in for a good one.

Again, as both teams fail to follow the script, here is is, 4th inning, and the Bombers are up 13-0. Now, I love hammering the stupid Mets almost as much as the Sox so no complaints here.

Just going to sit back and enjoy a laugher.

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Yankees beat Mets in shocking fashion

2009-06-12T23:23:00.002-04:00

Ok, it wasn't what the script said. Mo on the hill in a tied game in the 8th. Gives up a go ahead double. Yankees only have to score 2 against K-Rod to win. Script says Yankees lose.

Oh wait, send it to rewrite. Tex and A-Rod are due up. Game winning homerun. Yank fans fgo home happy.

Naw, too cliche.

How about, Jeter gets on, steals second. Tex walks.

A-Rod then reaches on an error, both runners score. Sounds like a Simpsons episode ending......but, that is what happened.

Go figure.

After the debacle in Beantown, we'll take a win any way we can get it. Even with a cheesy Hollywood ending.

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It's painful

2009-06-11T14:38:00.002-04:00

To hit 3 homers and still find a way to lose to the Sox.

*sigh*

I have trouble posting following Yankee losses, and it is nearly impossible after losing to the hated Hose.

Well, CC is handed the ball tonight as he takes on Penny.

To quote the late Casey Stengal

"Can anyone here play this game?"

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Yankees move back into first

2009-06-07T23:19:00.002-04:00

It seems like this team never gives up. They were down 3-1 in the 8th, and came away with a 4-3 win.

Gotta love it. One more game against the Rays, then on to Boston. The Yankees will be ready for them.

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Yanks lose a close one to Rays

2009-06-06T23:56:00.001-04:00

Mo fell apart, and turned a 5-5 tie into a 9-7 loss.

Crap happens.

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Yanks win; Wang rocked

2009-06-04T19:57:00.002-04:00

I didn't watch the game, so I can only go by what I read, but Wang seemed to struggle as he didn't make it out of the 5th inning.
He was "on" early, but seemed to tire. When interviewed afterwards, Wang was happy with his progress. He feels he is near where he was a few years ago.
I'm happy if he's happy.

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Yankees train keeps rolling

2009-06-03T18:52:00.003-04:00

All is well in Yankeeland except I have some serious concerns about A-Rod.

It was announced today that he is dating Kate Hudson.

Seriously. Kate Hudson.

He could do much better. In case you can't tell, I don't like Kate Hudson. She will be his Yoko.

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Yankees magic number drops to 111

2009-05-31T13:00:00.001-04:00

to clinch the division.

Too soon to start counting?

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Yankees move into first

2009-05-29T23:39:00.001-04:00

All alone atop the division.

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Andy Pettitte got the win, Mo, the save.

CC starts tomorrow

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Joba to the bullpen?

2009-05-29T18:18:00.003-04:00

I just was listening to Francesa, and he said by August 1st, Joba will be in the 'pen.

This has been on the mind of many Yankee fans for quite a while as Joba has been only ok as a starter. He has lost about 5 MPH in velocity, which Girardi claims was expected, but the difference between mid and high 90's is pretty significant in the big leagues.

Way back in the 70's when the Ryan Express was bringing it at over 100 MPH, I had some great seats at a game against the Angels. I was on the first base side and pretty close. It seemed like he wound up, and the catcher was throwing the ball back to him.

Yeah, Ryan threw some heat. If I recall, Nolan was consistently hitting between 100 and 105. As much as I like Joba and admire his talent, he has never approached those numbers. And, if the extra 5 MPH is really true, then would Ryan have been able to throw 110 or so as a reliever?

It just sounds like PR, and maybe Joba, as good as he can be, is best suited for the 'pen. He has shown flashes of brilliance as a starter, but he has also been average.

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Yanks take rubber game against Texas

2009-05-27T23:41:00.002-04:00

The Yankee bats were booming as they pounded Texas pitching again, winning 9-2. But the good news is that Burnett looked good, notching his first win since mid- April, but the even better news is Wang looked like he is back. The box score showed 2 innings pitched, with 2 strikeouts and no hits, but the real story is that his turbo sinker, or whatever it's called, was blazing at 90+ MPH with a lot of movement.
Before he went down in April, he wasn't hitting those numbers. I'm not sure of the immediate plans for Wang, but he will be in the rotation soon enough.

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Yanks go for rubber game tonight

2009-05-27T16:37:00.002-04:00

If the rains hold off, Burnett takes the hill and tries to get the team back on the winning track. Maybe it's me, but it seems like whenever there is a significant rain delay, the Yankees lose. Do they keep stats on this? It sure seems like they lose whenever there is a long delay.

Hopefully, the game will start at 8 EST tonight, as scheduled.

Posada has been making progress in his rehab, and may be joining the team shortly. Francisco Cervelli is getting a shot due to all the injuries, and he has been coming through. He has been displaying great confidence, to go along with a strong throwing arm. While his average in the minors last year wasn't great, he believes that he can hit major league pitching. That would be a bonus as Yankee fans have become spoiled with great hitting catchers. Dickey, Berra, Munson, Howard, and Posada were All-Stars who donned the tools for the Bombers. Could Cervelli be the next in that illustrous line?

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Yankees blast Texas

2009-05-25T16:42:00.002-04:00

Phil Hughes pitched a terrific game, and the Yankees backed him up with 19 hits and 11 runs as they pounded the Ranger 11-1. The lone Ranger run came on a solo homer in the 9th off Aceves.

The Yankee attack was led by A-Rod, who went 5-5 and drove in 4 runs. Every Yankee starter had at least one hit, while Hughes's spread 3 hits and no runs over 8 innings. The 6 strike out performance was one of his best as a Yankee. The next game is Tuesday at 8:05 in Arlington.

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Yanks head to Texas

2009-05-25T12:37:00.002-04:00

After dropping 2 of 3 to the Phils, including yesterday's extra inning battle royale, the pinstripers flew to Texas to take on the Rangers. The Yanks finished the home stand a very respectable 8-2. Phil Hughes will be trying to get the Yankees back on the winning track at a 2:00 start in the Texas heat.
After the let down from yesterday, along with the flight (didn't there used to be off days for travel?) I'm expecting a slow start. Hope I'm wrong.

BTW, CC pitched well yesterday, and did not figure in the decision.

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Yankees come back in 9th to beat Phils

2009-05-23T19:08:00.002-04:00

Ninth inning heroics as A-Rod smacked a 2 run homer, and Melky then drove in Cano who had singled and stole second as the Yanks beat last year's "Mr Perfect," Brad Lidge. That is another walk off game winner for Melky, and another cream pie.

4 Homers as balls continue to fly out of Yankee Stadium. My favorite part of the game, of course, had to be the horrible announcers. John Mayberry Jr. was just called up, and had a big game. The announcers spent considerable time talking about John Mayberry Sr, and had him in the crowd and on camera several times. Here's the best part--they had the wrong guy.

Rubber game is Sunday at 1:00.

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Game of the Week

2009-05-23T16:07:00.002-04:00

The Phils- Yanks are the game of the week on Fox.

The balls flew out of the park last night, and hopefully today will be a bit less. Pettitte is on the hill, and he can be hit or miss, it seems.

Joba was interviewed, and he said he will make his regular start. Wang pitched in relief last night. Didn't do great, but better than he had been.

I have a game to watch. Catch you all later.

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Another day, another Yankee win

2009-05-21T22:11:00.003-04:00

Joba got hit by a comebacker in the first, and the 'pen held off the O's and the Yanks rolled to their 9th straight win. Initial reports are that it is a bruise and obviously is day to day. More news will be out tomorrow.

In other injury news, Wang will make one more start in the minors before getting called back to the big club.

Phillies are in town for the Memorial Day weekend as inter league play starts. I wonder how Ryan Howard will like the new Yankee Stadium? Considering that more homers have been hit into the right field stands at the ballpark in the South Bronx than total homers at most other ballparks, it should be an interesting weekend.

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