Comments on: The Unhappiest Place on Earth

By: RIYank

RIYank — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 22:07:52 +0000

Sox warmed up Papelbon with a two run lead in the bottom of the eighth — then they got two more runs, so he took the hill in a non-save situation.

The game is now going to the 14th inning. The ninth was awesome. Pedroia booted a double play ball, ‘Tek got tossed for bawling at the ump, Papelbon followed shortly.

By: Alex Belth

Alex Belth — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:49:53 +0000

The Yankees are younger than they’ve been in the past. It’s just that Rivera, Jeter, Posada and A Rod, their marquee names are all old.

Man, announcers might be the dumbest sub species going.

By: a.O

a.O — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:01:09 +0000

[6] I looked it up and I think you’re right. Rule 7.05(f) says runners get two bases when a fair ball bounces into the stands. But it specifies that the ball bounces into the stands “outside the first or third base foul lines.”. So that clause has me confused. There appears to be no corresponding rule for balls bouncing out “inside” the foul lines. Not sure what the effect of that clause is, if any.

By: Hank Waddles

Hank Waddles — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:21:39 +0000

[3] Good point, Alex. I was thinking that last night, as the Angels announcers previewed the Yankee team in the opening minutes of the telecast. They said something like, “This is an aging team, not like the ones we’re used to seeing from the Yankees.” And I thought, “Aren’t they still in first place?”

By: Hank Waddles

Hank Waddles — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:19:57 +0000

[5] Actually, I don’t think the umpire has a choice. Two bases for everyone on a ground rule double. I could be wrong, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen even the fastest runner sent home from first on a ground rule double. Anyone else?

By: a.O

a.O — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:14:18 +0000

I hate the damn ground-rule double rule. Why can’t you ever get the extra run even when you know the guy would score? It’s still ump’s discretion, right?

By: Dimelo

Dimelo — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:16:08 +0000

Great write-up, love the line about the bats being taken from the equipment manager.

By: Alex Belth

Alex Belth — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:58:33 +0000

2) Yeah, first place sucks, huh?

By: The Mick536

The Mick536 — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:19:51 +0000

Just not fun watching them or listening to them or reading about them.

By: NYYfan22

NYYfan22 — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:33:15 +0000

And I heard a rumor the Yanks will be wearing their throwback jerseys, the ones the team wore from 1936 to 2010. You won’t want to miss that.

good one.

I was in and out of a coma for most of the game and woke up in time to watch the Yanks do nothing in the top of the 8th. Looks like I didn’t miss much. ugh.

Gotta a gig tonight and then need to work at 5am Sunday, so I’ll be missing tonight, as well. Damn you, Left Coast.