sigh

I know this ship has long since sailed but I really wish people would stop referring to a "complete game shutout." Especially those who should know better.

Alex looks like a new personality this year.

Sweet. Atta boy, McCann!

Nice job, McCann!

Way to keep the hands in.

McCann - a hit and ribbie in 8 straight games!

Alex - 16 hits from 3K!

[2] I know. When will people learn that English does not permit redundancy??

[0] for some reason, i'm digging this lineup (minus dodo) and not terribly worried about Evo.

[2] i'm with you, my friend!

[3] i just read an article - off a lohud side twitter feed, methinks - talking about the same thing. a scout even noticed it; said something like he's playing like he doesn't give a shit what anyone thinks or says and isn't bothered in 'clutch' situations.

glad gritner is in center. that said, i look forward to rbj coming back!

Billy Burns and Billy Butler.
If Billy Buckner comes to bat, just walk him.

ooh, wish he put butler away with a k...

Great play by the kid!

Man, nice play.

I'm surprised they sent him, I didn't think he'd have a chance.

YES!!!

nice throw, kid and great tag by Mac!!!

[9] isn't the current big league Billy Buckner a pitcher? yeah, he is, but i don't think he's playing this season...

The foul territory here never ceases to outrage me.

aw, poor kid. damn foul territory...

God almighty.
Five pitches, right? That inning took five pitches.

fuck this lawrie chump.

hope he gets doubled up right here.

Matt Muncy? another "who the fuck is this guy?" in the green & gold.

RI - check your email...

siddown.

NOW, let's get the DP.

I dig the "Let's go Yan-Kees" chant in Oaktown. Dodo got some nice applause for his (surprise) single.

i guess that curve was outside. huh...

YEAH, kid! great hustle, concentration, and catch. dig!

dodo positioned perfectly. doesn't need to show off that excellent range of his! ; )

whew. i figured lawrie would've made it to 2nd on that.

it didn't compute with me that Evo wears #30. i still immediately think Willie. then, of course, the Alabama Hamma.

again with billy burns : /

nate with 6 hits in 2+ innings.

shane green gave up 5 home runs (!!!) in less than 2 IP. damn.

whew.

scary as hell. instead, how 'bout a strike-em-out and double play?!

Just checking in before bed. Flores looks like he's determined to make the most of this opportunity, at least defensively, no?

This is not good.

ugh.

[30] looking forward to your return to the field and lineup!

I'll take that.

tie game. question is, for how long? i fear not very...

yup, there it goes. no more lead...

so, some folks are saying A-Rod might have a slight issue with a hamstring and/or groin? i sure hope not...

oh, excuse me, MAX Muncy. still...who the fuck???

lucky to get out of that only down 2-1.

can't say i see us coming back and winning but, either way, i look forward to Hank's writeup! : )

another super fast frame...

(For the record, I don't like anyone wearing Willie's number, especially pitchers.)

i've never understood the bobblehead craze. they're incredibly dumb.

i LOVE Thurman and collect stuff, but just don't get the bobblehead.

oh, look - another leadoff hit! christ.

[40] once again, i am with you, my friend!

here comes MVP Billy Burns.

i don't believe it! he made an out!!!

of course, it requires an explanation. i mean, how in the world, can billy burns make an out? he's Billy FUCKING Burns!!!

(whoever the fuck that is...)

i don't like Flash. who's the other guy in the booth? he's completely innocuous but, damn, this weekend commentator team is hella boring.

oh, look at that - yet another fucking hit. goddammit!

3-1

Dude looks like Tim Foli in that uniform and the glasses.

Bob Lorenz is the other guy in the booth. Usually the studio dude. He's okay. I'm apathetic about Flash. Meh.

[45] I was thinking the same thing. Lorenz makes me really miss Kay.
(In fact, Kay really has settled down in recent years. I don't get nearly as irritated by him as I did a few years ago.)

we need some glove pinball to get a hit/baserunner.

c'mon gritner, tie the game!

[48] acha, thanks. yeah, there's nothing wrong with him, but he's very average and vanilla. doesn't feel "yankee-like"

haha, fuck you, lawrie!!!

Lawrie still thinking about yesterday and he drops a sure out. Douche.

Yay!

nice, chase.

1-run game.

let's go, A-Rod!!!

We need Cone and O'Neil for the west coast games. I'm always down for some late night comedy.

Oh, wow, Willie is getting a plaque? This is the first I'm hearing of it! I guess I'll get my wish soon enough, huh?

ack.

Dammit. Standing right behind 2nd base. Bollocks!

[58] i'm down.

[59] wait. what? really?! awesome! he should also have a coaching position. well, he should be a manager...somewhere. it's a shame he isn't. i don't get it...

shit. i just realized the shirt i'm wearing is gold with green. it's from a cool place i used to play in Asheville, NC. kind of a bluegrass/folk/americana venue with organic food and homemade beer.

perhaps i should change into a road gray Thurman t-shirt?!

if Nate gets through 5 here and the score is the same, i wouldn't be surprised if Tex hits a leadoff homer in the 6th.

of course, lawrie gets another hit. Evo with an 0-2 count and yet another batter he can't put away.

well, nathan can't get through 5. chump. here's Chasen. what kind of name is "Chasen"??? good lord.

[1] i guess i also shouldn't be surprised if he grounds out to the pitcher...

Mac has to homer, right?

Yay, Carlos!

Nice to Carlos hitting.

He's Alive!

BELI!!!!!

i still love that guy. and he's even been playing well in the field.

he fucking *crushed* that ball to straight center. man, that sounded good!

get this: Yankees are winning. 4-3

i'm still shocked that Billy Burns wasn't able to get those Go-Go-Gadget legs higher to scale the wall, make the catch, and double up Mac at first. i mean, he IS billy burns after all...

if i'm correct, beli just tied Tex for 4th all-time on the switch-hitter homerun list with 376.

i must say, while i don't get the name "Chasen," i do like the kid as a lefty in our pen.

Banterers:

Shreve: 4 batters, 4 strike-em-outs. 18 pitches, 12 strikes.

nasty ass shit!

He blew it. He had one change to grab it in foul territory. He wasn't on it.

That's a beaut.

nice, dellin!

he should be good for the 8th.

miller for the save.

Wheels Teixiera!

holy crap - Tex with a stolen base!!!

not even a throw : o

[77] hey man, did you have a good 40th?

wow, the A's are very bad at defense. very bad.

nice, beli!

geico run for the twin towers.

sit the fuck down, assfuk.

(yes, it was lawrie.)

sit the fuck down, asshole.

(yes, it was lawrie.)

[i had to change the curse word, due to moderation. fuck off, word press!]

another strike-em-out. this time a 99 mph heater.

completely unfair. i loves it!

dellin - 4 outs, 22 pitches.

headed to the 9th.

still can't tell with THREE different camera angles. dammit. fix that. very well could've been safe, giving A-Rod another AB. how is it that there's not a better visual???

nothing is ever easy.

Zobrist leads off, followed by all-time great Billy Fucking Burns.

first pitch swinging.

gritner didn't have to take a step.

one down!

holy wow. takes a SERIOUS play to get the *greatest* hitter of all-time out.

dodo makes a nice play and strong throw, but it was wide. tex made a nice diving catch, while keeping his foot on the bag. no special camera angle needed for that. clearly out.

sweet k!!!

we fucking WON!!!

goddammit. it's about time. wonderful job by the bullpen.

i love it when the Yankees win : )

Nice win, Team!