ALCS: Angels vs Yankees - Page 9

NYY #23 · 10-21-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Goody

Just how many Yanks games have you watched this year? Trying real hard to be nice, but jeez.

And what exactly does this have to do with anything? If I watched 90 games it is believable and 85 games it is unbelievable? I'm trying real hard to ignore you, but I guess trying real hard isn't working for either of us...

But back on topic, I'm hoping AJ pitches well tomorrow. It sure would be nice to close out the series in 5 games and finally get the Angel's monkey off our back.

yankeesrule · 10-21-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NYY #23

But back on topic, I'm hoping AJ pitches well tomorrow. It sure would be nice to close out the series in 5 games and finally get the Angel's monkey off our back.

I agree, that dam rally monkeys been a thorn in our rear since 2002

Déjà Bru · 10-21-2009, 10:08 PM

Except for jbergey, nobody's talking about the fantastic playoffs performance by A-Rod. We dumped on him when he was down in past years, he deserves credit now. He and CC are leading the team to the Promised Land this year.

NYY #23 · 10-21-2009, 11:17 PM

I'm guilty of dumping on A-Rod in the past, but probably not as much as other Yankee fans. From 2005-2007 he was just horrible in the postseason, and it seemed like every time he opened his mouth he put his foot in it. It was a rough beginning of the year, but maybe he just needed to go through that. Maybe he just needed to get his first hit, I don't know.

He just looks so confident stepping to the plate each time up, and boy is he killing the ball. 8 games in a row with an RBI in the playoffs. 5 home runs. Its just been fun to watch. He deserves a lot of credit. I heard yesterday that both Jeter and A-Rod were playing with flu like symptoms.

CC has been great too. I didn't expect what he did yesterday on 3 days rest. No offense to Wang, but it feels good to have an ace to rely on.

Of course, as Joe Torre's favorite co-writer at SI reminds us today, A-Rod and CC are 0-7 when one win away from the World Series. Of course this team feels different than the teams of the past that where you knew once they got down they weren't coming back. I can't wait until Game 5!

yankeesrule · 10-21-2009, 11:48 PM

this years team is much more relaxed than the ultra-serious teams of recent years. guys like swisher, burnett, and cc have come in and loosened up the clubhouse. the younger guys, melky and cano, both good guys that just play for the love of the game and are genuinly fun guys. i think this could have something to do with keeping arod loose whereas in years past he was so tight and afraid of making a mistake.

jbergey22 · 10-22-2009, 09:22 AM

This is great for getting ARod back in the discussion of the best players to ever play the game which will hopefully make HOF voters forget about the steroid history to an extent. If he isnt let in the HOF I will stop putting any merrit in it. It would lose all prestige in my mind. Some of you disagree Im sure but Bonds and Clemens need to in as well. Take away his home run records if you want but put him in there. He was a 3 time MVP before roids were an issue I believe. And rocket Roger was one of the best pitchers to ever pitch. It would be stupid to not put these three in.

CommishJoe · 10-22-2009, 09:27 AM

Both made dumb decisions as they got older and they were HOFers before they ballooned or started throwing broken bats, so I'd agree.

A-Rod has plenty of career left being monitored for steriod use, so I'm sure he'll be able to make his case clear. Currently, he's the Yankees MVP of the post-season.

Goody · 10-22-2009, 11:12 AM

Likeable, future Hall of Fame A-Rod...vs...the new A-Rod

Cooleyvol · 10-22-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Goody

Likeable, future Hall of Fame A-Rod...vs...the new A-Rod

24 vs 33 years of age as well...........the difference in these pix is not near the diff in, say Bonds' photos from early career to late (and others too), IMO.
I don't see the swelled head or extensively thick chest that Bonds displayed. Not dismissing what he admitted to doing. I'm just saying the changes arent near as dramatic as in others.

I'm bigger than I was at 24 as well and I've never taken roids.

Dargone · 10-22-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooleyvol

24 vs 33 years of age as well...........the difference in these pix is not near the diff in, say Bonds' photos from early career to late (and others too), IMO.
I don't see the swelled head or extensively thick chest that Bonds displayed. Not dismissing what he admitted to doing. I'm just saying the changes arent near as dramatic as in others.

I'm bigger than I was at 24 as well and I've never taken roids.

Yeah, I always tried to give Bonds the benefit of the doubt but it sure did seem he turned into the "Hulk".

I'm to the point where I couldn't care less about the "roid" issue. I'm over it...

Goody · 10-22-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooleyvol

I'm bigger than I was at 24 as well and I've never taken roids.

Oh, the pics were about the uniform and $. Not the roids. I agree with your comments about age.

ACESFAN 1 · 10-22-2009, 01:14 PM

I have to agree this years YANKEE team is much more loose, like the AJ with the cream pies, just finished watching reports on KTLA Ch 4 in LA, they are saying that the ANGELS have the siries wrapped up well we shall see later today

yankeesrule · 10-22-2009, 08:18 PM

ouch....here comes game 6 in the stadium

NYY #23 · 10-22-2009, 08:25 PM

Rough inning, but it is VERY early.

yankeesrule · 10-22-2009, 08:36 PM

lets hope. we know our offense can puttup runs in bunches. hopefully AJ gets his stuff together and can at least get 6 strong innings so it doesn't kill the pen

pfreek11 · 10-22-2009, 08:37 PM

I'm not getting terribly excited about anything until the last out, but I am thrilled that the Angels seem to be more relaxed than they've been since the Red Sox series. Hope the hits keep on coming...

MrLegend85 · 10-22-2009, 08:51 PM

Burnett is making me really angry right now....

yankeesrule · 10-22-2009, 09:16 PM

I haven't seen much of the angels this year other than this series...but why isn't Mathis the every day catcher? At this in this series he seems to have been better than Napoli.

Jeffy25 · 10-22-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrule

I haven't seen much of the angels this year other than this series...but why isn't Mathis the every day catcher? At this in this series he seems to have been better than Napoli.

Napoli really is a better overall catcher, and he hits for better power than most catchers in the league and calls a great game.

Mathis could be a starter elsewhere possibly, but overall, Napoli is probably a bit better.

yankeesrule · 10-22-2009, 10:13 PM

BOOOYA TEX. finally breaking out of his slump. now we got us a ballgame here.

10-21-2009, 10:08 PM	#163 (permalink)
Déjà Bru All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 524 Thanks: 57 Thanked 79x in 44 posts	Except for jbergey, nobody's talking about the fantastic playoffs performance by A-Rod. We dumped on him when he was down in past years, he deserves credit now. He and CC are leading the team to the Promised Land this year. __________________ . - Bru (also known as 1998 Yankees)

10-21-2009, 11:17 PM	#164 (permalink)
NYY #23 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,905 Blog Entries: 17 Thanks: 236 Thanked 106x in 91 posts	I'm guilty of dumping on A-Rod in the past, but probably not as much as other Yankee fans. From 2005-2007 he was just horrible in the postseason, and it seemed like every time he opened his mouth he put his foot in it. It was a rough beginning of the year, but maybe he just needed to go through that. Maybe he just needed to get his first hit, I don't know. He just looks so confident stepping to the plate each time up, and boy is he killing the ball. 8 games in a row with an RBI in the playoffs. 5 home runs. Its just been fun to watch. He deserves a lot of credit. I heard yesterday that both Jeter and A-Rod were playing with flu like symptoms. CC has been great too. I didn't expect what he did yesterday on 3 days rest. No offense to Wang, but it feels good to have an ace to rely on. Of course, as Joe Torre's favorite co-writer at SI reminds us today, A-Rod and CC are 0-7 when one win away from the World Series. Of course this team feels different than the teams of the past that where you knew once they got down they weren't coming back. I can't wait until Game 5! __________________ My current dynasties: Worst to First - The Sequel - A journey from last place to World Series championship with each MLB team. The Milestones - Starting in 1871, focusing on baseball's milestones - 300 wins, 500 home runs, 3000 hits, etc.

10-22-2009, 09:27 AM	#167 (permalink)
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,009 Thanks: 30 Thanked 69x in 40 posts	Both made dumb decisions as they got older and they were HOFers before they ballooned or started throwing broken bats, so I'd agree. A-Rod has plenty of career left being monitored for steriod use, so I'm sure he'll be able to make his case clear. Currently, he's the Yankees MVP of the post-season. __________________ Joe Question to fiance -- How much do you love me? Answer -- So much that we can get our legs tied together, walking 3 legged for the rest of our lives and I'd love it.

10-22-2009, 11:12 AM	#168 (permalink)
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: PA Posts: 3,222 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 397 Thanked 164x in 118 posts	Likeable, future Hall of Fame A-Rod...vs...the new A-Rod Attached Images

10-22-2009, 08:25 PM	#174 (permalink)
NYY #23 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,905 Blog Entries: 17 Thanks: 236 Thanked 106x in 91 posts	Rough inning, but it is VERY early. __________________ My current dynasties: Worst to First - The Sequel - A journey from last place to World Series championship with each MLB team. The Milestones - Starting in 1871, focusing on baseball's milestones - 300 wins, 500 home runs, 3000 hits, etc.

10-21-2009, 11:48 PM	#165 (permalink)
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7x in 6 posts	this years team is much more relaxed than the ultra-serious teams of recent years. guys like swisher, burnett, and cc have come in and loosened up the clubhouse. the younger guys, melky and cano, both good guys that just play for the love of the game and are genuinly fun guys. i think this could have something to do with keeping arod loose whereas in years past he was so tight and afraid of making a mistake.

10-22-2009, 09:22 AM	#166 (permalink)
jbergey22 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,078 Thanks: 151 Thanked 137x in 105 posts	This is great for getting ARod back in the discussion of the best players to ever play the game which will hopefully make HOF voters forget about the steroid history to an extent. If he isnt let in the HOF I will stop putting any merrit in it. It would lose all prestige in my mind. Some of you disagree Im sure but Bonds and Clemens need to in as well. Take away his home run records if you want but put him in there. He was a 3 time MVP before roids were an issue I believe. And rocket Roger was one of the best pitchers to ever pitch. It would be stupid to not put these three in.

10-22-2009, 01:14 PM	#172 (permalink)
ACESFAN 1 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SPARKS, NV Posts: 185 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1x in 1 post	I have to agree this years YANKEE team is much more loose, like the AJ with the cream pies, just finished watching reports on KTLA Ch 4 in LA, they are saying that the ANGELS have the siries wrapped up well we shall see later today

10-22-2009, 08:18 PM	#173 (permalink)
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7x in 6 posts	ouch....here comes game 6 in the stadium

10-22-2009, 08:36 PM	#175 (permalink)
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7x in 6 posts	lets hope. we know our offense can puttup runs in bunches. hopefully AJ gets his stuff together and can at least get 6 strong innings so it doesn't kill the pen

10-22-2009, 08:51 PM	#177 (permalink)
MrLegend85 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Burnett is making me really angry right now....

10-22-2009, 09:16 PM	#178 (permalink)
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7x in 6 posts	I haven't seen much of the angels this year other than this series...but why isn't Mathis the every day catcher? At this in this series he seems to have been better than Napoli.

10-22-2009, 10:13 PM	#180 (permalink)
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7x in 6 posts	BOOOYA TEX. finally breaking out of his slump. now we got us a ballgame here.

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