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10-08-2007, 05:44 PM
Posted By: <b>peter ullman</b><p>As a lifelong Yankee lover and fan...I hate to suggest it...but from the looks of it...this won't be their year...and it's looking like a whitewash of sweeps.<br /><br />Has this ever happened before? All sweeps in the 1st round?<br />pete ullman
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10-08-2007, 07:31 PM
Posted By: <b>peter ullman</b><p>thank goodness it won't be an issue! Go Yanks!<br /><br />pete in mnhttp://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/ullmandds/rolfe.jpg<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/ullmandds/delonggehrig.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/ullmandds/ruthgoudey.jpg">
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10-08-2007, 07:37 PM
Posted By: <b>ockday</b><p>let's go Yanks!<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1191807425.JPG">
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10-08-2007, 08:54 PM
Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>The Yankees have trouble with power pitchers, therefore Byrd pitching for Cleveland plays right in to their hands. I like the Yanks tomorrow night in Game 2. The Moose is a veteran who can win the big game, so it all boils down to CC vs. Andy P. at the Jake for all the marbles.<br />P.S. Is there a bigger ass in all of baseball (excluding Bud Selig) than Steinbrenner? He is Donald Trump's evil brother. Joe Torre has more heart and class in his pinkie than George does in all of his body.
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10-09-2007, 06:15 AM
Posted By: <b>Marty Ogelvie</b><p>I think it will be a sad day in Yankee history if George fires Joe Torre, a very sad day indeed.<br><br>martyOgelvie<br />nyyankeecards.com
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10-09-2007, 07:10 AM
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>As a long time Yankees fan (since 1947), I agree with you 200% (if that's possible) regarding Steinbrenner.<br />I really loved Billy Martin and his style of managing. Actually, my fondness for Billy goes back to the 1952 World Series, where Billy's<br /> famous catch in the 7th game) saved it for the Yanks. And, Billy single-handedly beat the Dodgers in the 1953 WS.....batting .500<br /> with 12 hits, 2 HR's and 8 RBI's. I met Billy in 1982 and we had a very nice conversation. Sure Billy was a character, but then BB has<br /> had many such characters. But, he didn't deserve the way that Steinbrenner treated him in the late '70s and early '80s.<br /><br />TED Z
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10-09-2007, 02:14 PM
Posted By: <b>Brett</b><p>If Torre gets fired, i'd laugh if Posada, Rivera and A-Rod all ditch the yanks ! I dont think it would happen though <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14> <br /><br />
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10-09-2007, 09:45 PM
Posted By: <b>peter ullman</b><p>uggghhh...the yankees are done. How ironic we saw Mo, Arod...Posada at the end there...possibly for the last time. How disappointing.<br /><br />pete in mn
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10-09-2007, 10:03 PM
Posted By: <b>Fred C</b><p>Let me guess, Wang isn't the MVP of the series... Yikes, what a tough outing...
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10-09-2007, 10:22 PM
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Correct me if I am wrong, guys......but, I heard that Mussina was to start this game tonite ?<br /><br />The decision to go with Wang had to be a typical Steinbrenner "overriding" move. I have followed this team too long, not to know<br /> that this is the case.<br /><br />Stay tuned to WFAN....660 AM dial from NY....Mike and the Mad-Dog will get all the behind the scenes scoop, tomorrow.<br /><br />TED Z
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10-09-2007, 10:34 PM
Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Well, I also thought Mussina should start tonight -- however, he sucks too and would have gotten pounded slightly less than Wang perhaps.
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10-10-2007, 04:59 AM
Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>No need to panic- Torre can start Mussina tonight! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>
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10-10-2007, 06:27 AM
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>According to the "babbling" on WFAN last nite and this AM, as reported by Bill Madden....my guess was pretty accurate......<br />Torre had scheduled Mussina to start last nite.<br />And, either Stein-grabber or Cashman overruled Torre and and forced the Wang start. This is sheer "micro-management B-S",<br /> that Torre could not go with his man.<br /><br />Furthermore, Pettitte (one of the most effective post-season pitchers ever) should have started game #1. I didn't understand<br /> going with Wang in the 1st game. Pettitte would have won game #1 and the Yankees would at least have another game left. <br /><br />I should have managed the Yankees this past week, because I wouldn't have let Stein-grabber control the events on the field.<br /> All those freakin DP's....if they did some base stealing....the DP's would have been avoided. How many times did they have guys <br />on 1st and 3rd ?<br /><br /> That's an automatic steal situation....any 8-year old Little Leaguer will tell you that.<br /><br />TORRE STAYS......STEIN-GRABBER and CASHMAN GO ! ! ! ! ! ! !<br /><br />T-Rex TED
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10-10-2007, 06:31 AM
Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>great post.<br /><br /><br /><br />I don't particularly mind Torre going... but I always wanted Torre's exit to be on his own accord.<br />
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10-10-2007, 06:36 AM
Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>NYers whining.<br /><br />Ted - you seem to blame both Torre and Steinbrenner - you can't blame the lack of stealing with runners at the corners on Steinbrenner; that's Torre. Also, the abismal BA with runners in scoring position is on the players. Face it; the Yankees got taken o0ut behind the barn and beat.
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10-10-2007, 06:40 AM
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>My feeling exactly....I don't want to see Torre dismissed.....he doesn't deserve that type of treatment. With all the "pomp &<br />circumstance" of a Press conference announcing Torre's departure. I still remember what Stein-grabber did to Billy Martin in<br />the late '70s and the '80s.<br /><br />T-Rex TED
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10-10-2007, 06:57 AM
Posted By: <b>boxingcardman</b><p>No offense. <br /><br />Sorry, had to inject some Caddyshack into a thread to console myelf.
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10-10-2007, 07:40 AM
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>We must of been posting simultaneously....I didn't see your post. Anyhow, you are somewhat correct.<br /><br />1st....I blame Steinbrenner for the BAD pitching decisions....because he has done this in the past. There is no doubt in my mind<br /> that Pettitte should have pitched the 1st game in Cleveland. He has one of the best October pitching records (in recent years).<br /> And, to further reinforce this contention is that, although Wang did have a pretty good record, most of his wins were at Yankee<br /> Stadium.<br /><br />And 2nd....I don't understand why Torre didn't have these guys stealing 2nd, I'm not aware that Shoppach possessed a rifle arm ?<br />It certainly would have distracted the Clev. pitchers and avoided all those DP's that the Yankees hit into.<br /><br />But, in October the pitching is the foremost issue and how you schedule your moundsmen is very critical....especially if you do not<br /> have a formidable staff (which the Yankees did not this season).<br /><br />TED Z
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10-10-2007, 07:42 AM
Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>Ted - and who's fault was the Yankees BA with RISP? Make excuses all you want; the Yankees simply were outplayed by a better team.
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10-10-2007, 02:44 PM
Posted By: <b>Brett</b><p>It isn't hard to figure out. the Yankees had crappy pitching and hitting at the same time ! A-Rod choked again... surprise surprise... actually, the whole middle of the order did too ! <br /><br />The yankees need to start spending their money on younger pitchers and not blow $28 million on a washed up clemens.