Oh, good, with Swisher batting second he'll have several chances to bunt Jeter forward to second base.

I don't like Swisher batting second.

I anticipated [1]. I don't get [2].

Hey, Team, I need some help. I'm bringing the kid and the nephew to the game tomorrow, but can't find any info on The Rules. Particularly, do they still have that unbearable, draconian rule about no backpacks? Are tote bags allowed? Can a brother bring in his own water?

And what's the least expensive, quality food available?

[3] Swisher's useful but he's a funky kind of useful. If it's all about OBP then bat him first, I like I guy who gets hits to hit second (and first too, I'm just saying if he had to bat above 6th ...)

Don't get me wrong, I like Swisher on the team - I prefer him to Abreu, anyway.

[4] No backpacks or totes allowed, only clear plastic bags. If you have something else you're gonna have to check it at either Stan's or the bowling alley. As far as the water I'm 99.99% sure plastic bottles are fine.

[4] oh and if you want cheap food, honestly your best bet is to just get there early and grab lunch at Yankee Tavern or something and then just get picky stuff at the stadium.

[6] Jesus. Where does one even get a clear plastic bag?

What do people do who come directly from work or from life, and have their bags?

And thanks, RT.

[4] You can bring unopened bottles of water, but if you've opened it, they'll make you dump it or toss it. That means no containers from home.

[8] oh it sucks, I have a 12 game midweek plan and come straight from work in the financial district...I have spent more time at the bowling alley across the street then I ever really wanted to

[8] The get furious at what a crappy organization the Yankees are. Don't get me started . . .

Cheers, Cliff.

RT, how does that work? The bowling alley doubles as the YS coatcheck? What do they charge for that service? And do they give you shoes to wear to the game?

[12] yeah the bowling alley is $5 to check bags and Stan's is $7. You don't get shoes...but the alley actually does make a halfway decent plate of chicken fingers for whatever that's worth.

[11] to be fair I think they've improved markedly since the kids took over, far from perfect...but improved

12 - You go to the bowling alley, pay whatever they ask, then you receive a ticket. I think it was $5 the last time I was there

Oooh ... this commercial is a little too evocative of Billy Mays ...

[13] I think Cliff was referring to the entire experience, running the gamut from bag check to a-holeish security.

Man, when I was a kid it was all so easy. We went to the game, got there a little early, got autographs (I got Andre Robertson to autograph the underbill of my Yankees cap, but it soon faded from perspiration), went to your seat, waited a couple of innings and then moved down to one of the many vacant box seats behind the first base dugout.

[11] Every big league ballpark is as restrictive as YSIII. I just went to a Met game and was patted down for goodness sake. Increased security is definitely not unique to the Yankees.

anyone care to venture a guess on how tall coney really is, because singleton towers over him (in fact all the yes guys do).

[15] yeah - i thought that too

For weeping:

Bags and Backpacks
Diaper bags, small backpacks, small purses and bags are permitted. However, in accordance with Major League Baseball security regulations, bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches will not be allowed into the Stadium. Briefcases, large backpacks, large purses and bags, coolers and hard-sided bags and containers are also not permitted. All bags must be thoroughly inspected before they are permitted into the Stadium. Box templates shall be used at inspection points, and bags and their contents must fit without assistance, modification or adjustment. The Yankees reserve the right to inspect any bags, clothing or other articles prior to entry into Yankee Stadium and prohibit entry or require removal of any items the Yankees deem inappropriate or potentially injurious to Yankee Stadium, other patrons or field personnel.

Uh oh...not the way to begin.

[20] Ah, thanks, william! So that means my kid can bring his little kid-sized Yankee backpack? That'd be helpful.

weeping here is the "official" guidelines from the yanks

if your son and nephew really want food in the stadium the fries/garlic fries aren't bad (though naturally over priced they aren't that expensive)

i really would like to see a nicely pitched game for the yankees today - please oblige andy

nice dp team

The law firm of Rodriguez and Rodriguez ....

You couldn't PAY me to eat at Blimpie ...

Nicely turned, boys.

[23] the garlic fries are great in an "I know that I'm immediately going to regret this decision" kinda way

[22] Yep...it's really not that restrictive. I frequently bring a decent sized bag that more than accomodates the basics. With a little preparation, getting through security shouldn't be a problem. I would also recommend entering Gate 8. It means you don't enter into the Great Hall along Babe Ruth way, but there is never a line and the security seems a lot more relaxed without the pressure of the crowds.

Oooh .... Marlon Byrd is out with kidney stones ..... ooooowwww!

[23] Cheers, Ms. O. What about something like a pulled pork sandwich? Or some other bbq?

All I know is I'm *NOT* paying ten dollars for a crappy, boiled hot dog. The kid, of course, wants cracker jacks, bless his soul. If they're under ten dollars, I'll try to oblige him.

[23] They aren't bad, but they definitely don't spare the garlic! I wouldn't recommend buying them unless you bring a bottle of mouthwash.

Forget the Stadium food. The kind fo things kids will want aren't way too expensive and probably not that good. Just go to McDonalds right across the street. You can definitely bring that into the park.

[29] Gate 8, check!

[33]

Have your cel phone out and ready to show them (I'm serious)

[31] The Jimmy's BBQ pulled pork sandwich is ok...I am not a fan of Jimmy's as it is, but this was surprisingly tasty. The only problem is the portion is small for $9 and you have to they are stingy with the BBQ sauce.

Don't buy Cracker Jacks at the Stadium!! There are 10 places with a block where you can get them much cheaper.

[32] I'm against McDonalds, but perhaps can bring something else. Will I have to hide it in my kid's backpack, or how does that work?

I hope that's the last time they mention last night's game.

[32] yeah they go insane with the garlic.
william's right that you are better off bringing something in, i'm just thinking of something to get in like the 7th inning or something if the boys get hungry and you need something to tide you over
never had any type of bbq - the steak sandwich is supposed to be good, but very expensive

Very interesting article on the overzealous Feds chasing B. Bonds.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4424048

[38] I'd love to just bring food, but was worried they'd confiscate it.

[34] That's the most comical thing. You could have 100lbs of TNT strapped to your back and they wouldn't know, but if you convert your cell phone into an explosive, they have that covered. Of course, I usually just say I don't have a cell phone and no one asks any questions. At Citifield, they don't check your cell phone, but they frisk you like you are entering Rikers.

[36] [40] Nope...you can bring in all the food you want. There is also Burger King nearby as well as the Court Street Deli (Alex had a good post about it last year) not too far away either (although a but out of the way, especially with kinds).

There's some Turkey Hill sherbet that my 13 year old loved. Cherry and lemon, I believe. Striped. Not expensive.
They also have actual water fountains, and you can, of course, re-fill a bottle, so you don't have to spend $50 to stay hydrated on a hot day (we were at a day game).

Nice curve, Andy.

Oh, and Ms. O, I'd say Cone's about 5'9". I always find it comical just how dwarfed he is by Kay.

So maybe Andy will be able to handle the bottom part of the order...

[43] Water fountains! How novel! And they work?

Well done, Andy.

Oh, and [3] I hate being predictable.
On the other hand, someone had to say it, so I don't mind taking one for the team.

[46] Well, see, that's the thing. Everything works. It really does help one get over nostalgia for the old place...

Nice hit, Alex.

Can anyone tell me if the football field I saw in the overhead shot that sits near the 2 stadiums is new?
I don't recall seeing it before.

[48] I am glad you did....it saved me from having to do it. I was just about over last night's game when I had the misfortune of hearing an interview with Joba and Girardi. The responses were so dumb founding that I almost drove off the road.

[44] 5'9" sounds about right - i thought he was barely taller than me
yeah he is just dwarfed by those guys

hope you and your son and nephew enjoy the game weeping - be curious to hear your impressions

Wow, that's a rule I didn't know. I thought that was a balk.

[51] Yep...it was built ontop of the old players parking lot.

[52] I'm glad you didn't, william. That would have been unacceptable.

[54] I have always wondered why pitcher's risk a wild pitch on an IBB when they can simply lick their fingers 4 times.

[52] Similar: I was pretty much shrugging it off, then I read some comments at River Avenue. Yeesh.

Sports radio here: all over Youkilis. Does NY radio know about his interview scolding Boston for being so negative? Man, Youk could use a publicity consultant, what a dopey move.

HOT DAMN!!

Wow...that was really tagged.

Wow .... that brought rain!

po with the rally killing 3 run hr!!!

Wow!

I swear, I thought they might be running another replay!

[58] what did ugly say/do riyank?

[58] How ironic...Youk, the ultimate complainer, complaining about Boston fans complaining too much. Rich.

Ah, I missed David Cone.

[52] Thanks, I'm sure it'll be fab! He's been to I think two (maybe three?) big league games. We saw the Yanks at Comiskey (or whatever [JORGIE!!!!!!!] it was called at the time) and once at the Stadium, a couple years ago. Turned out to have been bat day, so he got a black Gary Sheffield bat which has since rotted to nothing having been left under the elements one too many days.

Man, Jorgie really smacked that ball.

[55] Thanks.

I love how Cone gets into things, "Robinson Cano gettin' *tied up!*"

He has a very funny way of expressing his excitement. He kind of growls amusingly.

The worst part of the Joba interview wasn't the fact that he said he threw alot of good pitches and had great mechanics, nor was it that he chimed in with his "the sun came up" reaction. Rather, Little Orphan Joba proudly stated that he NEVER watches film and NEVER dwells on what happened in a previous start.

[65] Strikingly, many sports talk radio callers said it was ironic. (I'm very surprised when sports radio callers know what "ironic" means.)

Ms. Oct, I'll have to look for the actual article. I can't say I read it, just heard the aftermath.

[57] Maybe so they leave open the chance to do that Johnny Bench, Carlton Fisk thing.

[57] that would be really funny. there must be something that prevents that

[58]

Hmmmm .... Milton Bradley complained the same way about the Cub fans just the other day ...

Hey, it's Paul!

[75]

Maybe they can have Paul sing "God Bless America" tonight ...

Here's the money quote.

"But there’s a lot of stuff that goes on. People portray people. I’ve been portrayed as a guy who breaks helmets and breaks bats. I don’t do that. The only reason I have a new helmet this year is because the padding wore out on the ear flap of my old one.

“Whatever. But when I see negative stuff all the time, that bothers me. If I don’t comment, people are going to get mad at me. But I’m just going to ‘no comment’ about certain things. If people don’t like it, they don’t like it.

“People know me. I have good intentions, I do good things in the community. But I’ve heard more and more crap from people, [they] talk to my wife and talk to my people and say stuff, and I’m like, ‘You know what? I’m sick of it.’ ’’

[76] Heh heh eh eh eh heh he he!!! That'd be great--that, I'd actually listen to!

[57] You'd have to have two strikes already though...I didn't realize it happened to Fisk too.

[73] I'd imagine there is, but it's not in the rules. My guess is the umpire would just order the pitcher to throw the intentional ball.

if you locked Lorne, Paul, and Jack in a room long enough maybe they'd be able to come up with an explanation for the end of The Shining

re: the ibb - that's one thing i liked about slow pitch softball - you could just elect to put the batter on 1b rather than having to throw 4 balls

Nice play, Derek!

That's a real pretty DP.

[77] my my - ugly is professional whiny bitch

andy getting the dps tonight

Oh beauty. And before he had a chance to steal!

[77] I agree with Youk. But I still think he's a Shrek looking douche. Is that ironic?
Great looking blimp shots this eve. : )

[79] Nah, I didn't remember who was at the bat and who behind the plate. Bench was the catcher, no? So who was up, was it Yaz? Can't recall.

Great swing there, pal.

So I just read Joe Pos' excerpt of his new Reds book in SI...

I'm sorry, and this is no slight on Pos, but there has been a more insufferable group of guys in baseball over the past 50 years than the Big Red Machine?? Seriously.

A lot of it has to do with Rose, Bench, and Morgan I think

[87] I believe Bench was at the plate against the As. Fingers was pitching and the catcher might hhave been Sal Bando.

By the way, Ms. Oct was certainly correct: Posada wrecked that rally by hitting the bomb. Selfish bastard.

Swish caught a break. I thought for sure he'd be rung up for that.

[90] Ah, yes, that sounds right. Sal Bando. I know his name, so that must be why.

[91] Memememememememe.

[77] hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Well done, Alex.

I like Holland. Like his style. And his expeditiousness.

great jump - and he looked faster there too (his speed is very erratic, not surprising)

oh crap

Motherfu#% him and John Wayne.

damn terrible something there

That was... amusing.

[93] Actually it was Gene Tenace behind the plate...it took place in the 1972 World Series.

Well that was bizarre.

First of all, how in the hell did that thing get through?

Second, where was Alex going? I mean, I guess he thought the shortstop wouldn't catch up to it, but still, that looked a bit aggressive.

This Andrus kid .... is pretty good ...

That's a bad send there because even if you stop Arod he can still score easily if the ball does get through.

[100] We gonna fight the Rangers that be!

[100] Heh ehh ehe heh he heh !! I love that line, but I don't get what it's in reference to. Were we talking about Elvis?

That WAS a helluva play. Can't blame Alex on that one. IMO.

[103] So why the hell do I know Sal Bando? Is he famous for something else?

[108] shotstop's name is elvis andrus

Wheeeeew. Andy helping/saving himself.

enough of this "ole" horseshit

[109]yeah looking at the replay i don't blame alex or even thomson on that - you wouldn't have expected anyone to make that play - just a great play

[111] Ah, well then it's super hilarious! Nicely turned, JF.

[110] He was an All Star from those same Oakland teams. I was mistaken to suggest he was a catcher. He played all over, but was a pretty good hitter.

Did I dream it, or was Pudge on our team for about two weeks last year?

How weird.

[108] Public Enemy lyrics. "Fight the Power."

atta boy andy

Very nice pitching, Andy.

Interesting tidbit from Coney. He suggested that Pettitte has started to call his own game over the past 6 games, which coincides with his resurgence. He also pointed out something that I also noticed...Pettitte seems to be depending more and more on changing speeds with his curve.

Sal Bando was mainly a 3B. He had a lot of power, relatively speaking -- an era with not a lot of hitting, and in the day when 3B weren't expected to hit much.
He was also a GM.

[118] Yeah, I got that, just didn't get what prompted it. But Now I See.

[117] sheeeeeeeeeeeit - that mf was on the team and stinking up the joint from the trading deadline (bye bye farnsy) to the end of year

[122] Hmmm. I feel like I know him for some feat or moment or something, rather than just for generally good play. Or maybe I know his name because it's often associated with Reggie's? Maybe that's it.

[121] i found that interesting too - he has also been throwing his cutter more over that stretch - i still want to understand more how the mechanics of the pitcher calling his own game differs from the typical circumstance of the pitcher just shaking off the catcher

[124] God, was it that long? It's all a blur now.

[124] Clay??

Way to bust ass, Robbie.

From ESPN:
On Tuesday, the Mets announced ace Johan Santana and reliever J.J. Putz are out for the season. (now) Left-hander Oliver Perez will require season-ending surgery to repair patellar tendon tendinosis in his right knee, the team said after he was examined Wednesday in New York.
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The drama that is the Mets terrible luck is turning into comedy. Get we get everyone on the opening day 25 man roster injured? Can we put 9 guys on the field with none of them being in the printed program?

I mean wow. It's unbelievable in Queens.

[125] Maybe it was his stint as Brewers GM?

Well, in the '74 ALCS he homered, only run of the game for either side. (I just looked that up, didn't remember it.)

Sorry, [132] was about Bando, of course.

[126] I think the way it works is the catcher puts down a sign, but then the pitcher counters with a defined response, whereas shaking off amounts to a request for another suggestion from the catcher.

boooooooooooooooooooooo

[131] Nah, it's something from childhood (the eighties). I feel like he was in one of my baseball books, like the one I had with wacky stories from baseball, like the midget that was sent up to bat and told not to swing. Eddie someone?

Nice job, Robbie.

[122] Correct. He was on those great Reggie Jackson Oakland teams.

[128] i'm sorry i gots to get up outta here before I lose my damn mind

Good lord.

Base running: it's not so easy.

Robbie, Robbie, Robbie...that was a good move, but still.

Man, that was hammered.

I'll take that.

That looked an awful lot like he was going towards home on that- moreso than even Pettitte's best moves...

Nice jack Hairston.

hey jh jr driving a solo in the score truck

That'll work. Atta boy Hairston!

Yeesh. Mixed feelings, huh? Should have been a 2-run homer.

Wow. We're sorry Brian. This was not a 'nothing' move.

Teix is some sort of cheerleader in the dugout. That's pretty cool.

[143] :)

[147] I was just gonna say that. Sabathia looked like he was into it, too.

[136] Eddie Gaedel

do NOT ask me how I remember that

[121] Will this create more heat for Posada? Will this empower crazy Joba?

[150] Damn! I'm impressed.

[151] Andy is a veteran, so I think it creates issues with Posada. Also, after listening to Joba say he never watches tape or studies his past performances, I don't think it would be wise to let him call his own game.

[152] I'll admit I had to double check the spelling, but its just one of those things that sticks in my mind.

Like "Rube Marquard"...I mean I don't really know much about Rube Marquard, but I can't remember who sat next to me in 5th grade but I can remember the name "Rube Marquard"

[153] Missing a "don't", right? Or some negation?

[150] Eddie Gaedel even has a place in the great song Talking Baseball: "...Kiner and Midget Gaedel, the Thumper and Mel Parnell..."

Bill VEeck was definitely innovative to say the least. I have always wanted to read VEECK AS IN WRECK, but have never gotten around to it.

[154] Mary McCluskie

[134] thanks william i have been wondering about this

Hmmmm.
Pedroia makes that play.

[154] How 'bout Rube Wadell? I don't know anything about him, other than that he was a pitcher? HOF'er from the thirties? Forties? I don't know, but I love the name, speaking of Rubes.

Good thing that stayed in.

Too bad Robbie dropped the ball. Nah, I don't think he'd have had him anyway.

Cano has committed a load of miscues in the past 10 games. Hard to explain. At some point, a message needs to be sent.

[155] Yep...left out a don't. I type faster than I think.

[161]

How many games off has Cano had in the last month or two .... seems like he is always in the lineup.

Humph.

Come on, Andy, bear down.

[156] yeah I've wanted to read it too, Veeck is one of my favorite characters.

I dug up a copy of "Nice Guys Finish Last" by Leo Durocher at Strand the other day, I can't wait to get started on it...just have to finish "Public Enemies" first

Looks like Andy was scared out of the strike zone in that AB. Please don't implode here Andy!

The knuckler has real bite tonight. But the Boston line-up is almost useless.

[163] I don't think any. Fatigue could very well be the issue.

Nice job, Teix.

Paying attention, Robinson?

This is a HUGE at bat in this game.

[167] Oh, is he back? That's nice. He's like the one guy on their whole team I've ever had any affection for.

Maybe the next time Teix is on Letterman, Dave can drop balls off the Empire State Building. : D

[168]

I looked it up, he's appeared in 125 of the 126 games. Started 123 of them.

That was a good 1-2.

Unfortunately, Randy Marsh has been excellent tonight.

[173] heh heh eh heh heh

Oh, hell yes!

Nicely done, dearest Andy.

Ohayo Gozaimasu, Banterland! Andy P looking pretty sharp until this inning? The "O" has arrived early as well it seems?

[20, etc] The security at the new YS (and Citi Field according to williamnyy23)..it's just so over the top and ofefnsive. The scare tactics just have to stop..only clear plastic bags?!?! Absurd! I got to the stadium here and bring my own beer and food, the stadium provides the paper cups! Only a brief bag check and no security goons..this in a country with a LOT of terrorist incidents in the past (Red Army, subway gas poisoning, etc..) my un-wanted two cents!

[172] He is, and it could be very helpful if he pitches like this.

Andy, good pitch calling!

[179] :)

[178] dare we say it?

Ohayo Gozaimas, Mr. OK JT!

Andy's rough inning was the first, with a walk, a hit, an error, but he emerged unscathed. He's pitching well.

[182] Yes he is. :)

[176]

*This* Randy Marsh begs to differ ....
http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/154917/?tag=randy+marsh

Six innings, 4 hits, no walks, one run, 80 pitches. That's Wakefield so far.

[179] The clear plastic bags are out the window. You can bring bags in now, but they are searched. It really isn't an inconvenience at YSIII. The frisk at Citifield was a little offputting, but it was quick and done mostly for show.

Isn't that the same pitch he struck out on last time?

No, sorry, Wakefield has walked one.

Wakefield is a huge boost for Boston. Exactly what they needed at this point.

All right, Team, I'm off to feed myself. Catch you clowns later.

[190] Until his 43 year old back goes out on them.

The only good thing about the Red Sox on the way to a sweep of Chicago is it probably really pisses Hawk Harrelson off.

Bet the Mets wish they held onto Cruz ....

Come on Andy, bear down here.

[193] :)

Randy Marsh clip, hysterical..

Thanks for all the updates, Gameday on now.
I missed the Joba-aftermath yesterday, is it worth reading all the post-game or is it a Crash Davis Cliche-a-thon?

Nelson Cruz transactions .,,,,
February 17, 1998: Signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent.

August 30, 2000: Traded by the New York Mets to the Oakland Athletics for Jorge Velandia.

December 16, 2004: Traded by the Oakland Athletics with Justin Lehr to the Milwaukee Brewers for Keith Ginter.

July 28, 2006: Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers with Carlos Lee to the Texas Rangers for Julian Cordero (minors), Francisco Cordero, Kevin Mench and Laynce Nix.

[196] Avoid it...Joba comes off as arrogant, delusional and complacement.

You suck Robbie.

That's why you love Robbie...no one can turn the DP as quickly.

Jeez, Andy's getting LOTS of GIDP help.

[197] Interesting that Texas got the star player AND Cruz.

Andy can actually get guys to K on balls in the dirt.

Home run for Alex Gonzalez, and Ortiz strikes out with two men in scoring position. How times have changed.

One more good one Andy.

The Washington Nationals just picked up Livan Hernandez..seriously, how do Royals, Pirates and Nationals fans carry on??

[206] Their reasoning is sound, however. They have a lot of young pitchers that they would like to ease up on.

Ah!

Fug. He looked so damn good, but what a crappy pitch.

Get this last guy Andy and you did your job.

Can't nibble to Andrus now, Andy.

NICE

andy has been great lately. gotta love that.

Excellent job Mr. Pettitte. Now score some more runs!

Anyone else read this?

"I think Pap feels he was misunderstood," Epstein said. "He's not a Rhodes Scholar to begin with. When I talked to him directly about it he couldn't have been more excited."

Ha! Italics are mine.

Hell yes.
Wow, I'm way behind. I saw [212] and then flicked back over to my mlb.tv awaiting the 'nice'.

nicely done andy - thanks for a pretty well pitched game - enjoy the showers and the grub

[215] It will not occur to Papelbon that he's been insulted, however.

McCartney didn't sing during God Bless America ... bummer!

McCartney should quit worrying about dying his hair and get himself some eyebrow reinforcements. I dunno, maybe he can do both.

[215] Paps also said he was "taken out of content"

yeah you read that right

It's tough to hate on Robinson. Turning the DP, lining doubles, some big homers. Sure, he plays a very dumb baseball game sometimes -- loses focus, whatever. But I'll take him.

This is a huge story from AP:

"A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that agents had no right to seize baseball’s anonymous drug-testing results from 2003, an infamous list that tarnished America’s pastime and some of its biggest stars."

Unless the Supreme Court overrules the decision, the results will be returned to the MLBPA and likely destroyed. Now, any future leaks can be cast aside by denials. Unfortunately for guys like Papi and Arod, there names have already been tarnished. I wonder if they will now have grounds for a massive lawsuit. Arod in particular has lost 10s of millions in endorsements. I would love to see him sue. The government's misconduct in this case was reprehensible.

[222] Me too.

[218] He might start thinking back to a stripper he met. Rode Scholar. Nah. Doesn't ring a bell.

[215] hahaha, Paps wouldn't even know what Rhode Scholar IS!

[225] Rhoda's collar, maybe?

[221] I don't think he knows what it means. Just something you say, like, "Screw you, I wish I hadn't said that and you're an asshole."

[223] i hope this brings novtizky down and he is appropriately punished - he is the one who illegally seized them and has been using them for his own purposes since

[218]

ROFL .... comment of the night ...

[228] I also hope there is a more aggressive investigation into the source of the leaks. He probably wont do it because it would be awful PR, but if I was Arod, I would start lining up the defendants in a mega lawsuit. If not Arod, maybe Bonds will do just that.

Just a great at bat. Hairston has been quite acceptable.

not surprisingly pap's must be a real dolt - schilling made mention of something like he will never be mistaken for a mensa member

[225] [227] i was trying to think of something with road's collar but i couldn't

[230] I wonder if there's someone who can do it on Alex's behalf. Agent? His agent has definitely lost money. Because you're right, he couldn't do it himself, the pub would outweigh any money he could gain plus whatever satisfaction he'd get.

[230] if bonds continues to be prosecuted he just might - if the charges eventually go away or get reduced he probably won't - but yes, i definitely hope the source of the leaks gets exposed - i still think novitzky is at the center of most of it - but whoever else has leaked should be investigated and charged too

HHHHHAAAAAAAA.

BUNT!!

Hey .... a successful bunt ...

Melky showin' how it's done!

That worked out nicely, whatever you think of the tactic.

Man, I hate that we gave up the out there with the bunt....oh, wait.... ;-)

[240] so that's what it takes to get you to appear during a game thread :}

nicely done captain

Oh Captain my Captain.

[234] I would also like to see the law come down on the likes of Selena Roberts. I am all for freedom of the press when it is exploring issues of grave national interest and public health, but steroid use by athletes should not be grounds for trampling all over the integrity of the justice system.

He's not a man he's a machine.

Beautiful.

Goodness, Jete's been fun to watch this year.

Sigh.

I'm not gay. Really. But, SIGH.

This would make for another good test. Bunt Swish. : D

[244] as annoying as she is, I really do not see where she broke any law

[241] Well, I spent the better part of the day discussing that very scenario in the earlier thread.... As I said in that thread, sometimes the defense botches the play.

Who says Swish can't hit in the Bronx!

STICK!!!

Swishhhhhhh.

coulda sent Jeter there, but hard to complain with no outs.

[250] haha - we'll give you credit for melky's bunt

Let him who can bunt, bunt; let him who can double, double.

Wakefield hands off to Ramon Ramirez. Homer, walk. The vaunted Boston bullpen.

[249] She knows who leaked classified information. She is not only abetting a criminal, but benefiting from the crime. If called before a grand jury, she would be obligated to reveal her knowledge of criminal behavior. I would like to see it happen.

[247]

Its OK .... cause you know .... Jeter is really good with men in scoring position. :-)

Jason Jennings is driving the score truck!!

way to go tex!!!

another long ass single

Great events as I head off to a very boring meeting! The Score Truck is fully loaded today!! Hope A-Rod homers to kill the rally, then Baa-Baa Bruney can close it out!

Well, Hughes was warming up in earnest. Does he just shut it down or come in?

[259] Yeep. (Think about sports, think about sports... No, that's not working!!!)

What I love most about this inning is it started after a missed catch by Young.

This team seems like it capitalizes often when the other teams give them an opening.

[256] Remember when Melky couldn't bunt? Looks like he worked on it...

[263] I believe Girardi considers "getting warm" to be like an appearance. If so, they might as well use him. I would prefer that they not do so unless needed. Texas could be an opponent in the playoffs, so why give them a look at the revamped Hughes.

[263] Probably see someone else, but I'd always rather not dry hump the reliever, especially since Hughes hasn't exactly thrown a bunch of innings recently ...

They really should have let Holland pitch to a couple more batters. I was wondering at the time -- not thinking he should definitely be left in, but wondering.

[262] hmm - the other kind of rally-killer

[262] How about a rally-killing DP? Not quite as bad as a homer, I know.

[258] if that kind of logic was applied to investigative journalism throughout American history we'd be in a hell of a place...but thats just my two cents.

Curses, I guess I owe you a root beer [270] [271].

[266] He now has 32 for his brief career, so I think he has long ago mastered the art (he had 10 in 2007 at age 22).

Looks like Bruney's coming in.

[272] See my comment in [244]. There has to be a balance between competing rights in a free society.

[273] yep, the dp rally-killer is a bit like pork, you know the other white meat - the hr is definitely chicken

[276] William, I'm with you on the Selena Roberts thing. She is no Woodward and Bernstein, she's just trying to sell a book...

So Bruney does what he's supposed to do -- put the ball over the plate where they can hit it but not hit it hard -- and he's tagged for two very crappy hits.

No reason to panic Bruney...neither ball was hit well. Just keep pitching.

No BBruney tonite, please?

Ouch.

Oh no.

Well this really sucks.

That looked like a nasty twist of the wrist there.

Ugh.

Ugh. Not good.

That was some bottom of the seventh. I wish it hadn't been, though, 'cause I had my heart set on seeing Mo.

[287] But now he'll be fresh for tomorrow!

Then again, maybe Bruney wants me to see Mo, as well.

[288] Indeed!

Whoo-hooo. Nice work, Pudge.

Nicely turned, boys. Nicely turned.

Why the hell is Pudge batting in the middle of the order?

another nice dp

what happened to po? - i stepped away for a second

Love Pudge. Just not on my team.

That'll do.

Nicely.

Damn it...Ortiz with a walk off. The White Sox really suck.

[297] Is Tony Pena their closer???

[276] so you're for selective freedom of the press? as only it pertains to issues you deem worthy to be granted First Amendment rights? I don't follow

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