2009 World Series Game #2
Oct 30, 2009 Baseball
A.J. Burnett pitched like Ron Guidry last night striking out nine batters, and made Ryan Howard look silly. Philadelphia took a one run lead early in the affair until Mark Texiera belted a homer to tie it up, and the Yankees never looked back. Pitching as well, was veteran Pedro Martinez whose Daddy really must be the Yankees. He made the pinstripes think twice for 6 innings if he really was the old Pedro from Boston. The Phillies batters couldn’t hold up their end of the bargain though because of Burnett’s wicked curve balls that were dancing over home plate.
The series is now tied at one game apiece and moving to the City Of Brotherly Love on Saturday night. Who has the advantage? I would have to say the Phillies, because the next three games are at their home and they have their crazy crowd along with the Philly Phanatic to root them on. This city has had some great people from the past that will help haunt the Yankees on Halloween night. Maybe the recently deceased announcer Harry Kallis will be dancing in his loafers over the home dugout, I heard that even Connie Mack’s mummy will be sitting along Charlie Manual in the dugout chewing bubble gum. One thing I know is that former reliever Mitch Williams is not allowed in the park.
Today is a travel day as both teams hit the train depot and ride the party train down to Philly. Sylvester Stallone is the engineer on this ride so stay in your seats. Imagine the ride home on that same train if the Yankees lose three straight in Philadelphia. That probably will not happen, though the Bronx Bombers could flip it around and win three straight and that same train turns into the Silver Bullet with beer and champaign spilling all over the train cars.
So far so good. It has been a fantastic playoff run and World Series here in 2009.
Tomorrow’s Game Of The Day is the Yankees at Phillies on FOX.
2009 World Series Game #1 & #2
Oct 29, 2009 Baseball
Cliff Lee looked more like Bruce Lee last night in Game #1 of the World Series in New York. The Phillies starter struck out 10 pitched a complete game, and made plays behind his back in the field. The New York Yankees looked more like the
Mets in this one, with Nick Swisher leading the charge, looking at strike threes all night long. Give it up to Phillies second baseman Chase Utley who hit two homers against Sabathia, the first lefty to do so against a left hander on the mound since Babe Ruth did it in 1928.
The Yankees were just plain idle during the game as Philadelphia came out swinging and running on the battery of Sabathia and Posada. In the last six years, the team that has won game one, went on tho win the series. Let’s see what A.J. Burnett has up his sleeve tonight. New York knows they have a must win situation here this evening with games three, four, and five in Philadelphia. Could the Yankees now be feeling the pressure that most of their opponents have felt all year long?
Look for Pedro Martinez to bring his veteran experience against the A.L. Champions tonight on the mound for Philly. But watch the Yankees win this game with some big hits from Alex Rodriguez and Mark Texiera.
Today’s Game Of The Day is Game #2 of the World Series on FOX.
2009 World Series
Oct 27, 2009 Baseball
As a White Sox fan, I feel bad enough that my team fell short of making the post season this year, but what if I was a Cleveland Indian fan? Having to watch Cliff Lee go against C.C. Sabathia on the mound for game one of the World Series tomorrow in New York City, has got to feel like an arrow in the back . Cleveland also has a new manager in Manny Acta, who said yesterday that the “Torre’s and LaRussa’s don’t come to teams like this so that’s why they hire a guy like me.” What he means of course is when you have a crappy team, no attendance, and sell off your stars, you hire the rejected manager of the Washington Nationals.
This leads us to the discussion of a salary cap in baseball, in which this discussion stops, because it will never happen as long as the strongest union in the country is still running the show.
Talking about the show, tomorrow night’s on FOX should be a yankee doodle dandy of one. The two ex-Indians face off against one another, and only one will be getting a ring this year. Let’s hope that Cliff Lee and the Phillies do it like Rocky Balboa did, with blood and guts, not shaving cream pies and overpriced seating. The Yankees Nick Swisher has got to be feeling the razor burn after falling flat this off season, with nothing but a handful of paper plates to hold in his hand. The Phillies have got to beat the “beast in the east”, just to shut that guy up for once. He’s all glitter and no gold, a guy who is all talk and no walk, he wouldn’t take ball four if you promised him stock in Chinet and Barbersol.
Day Off number #2 in a row until tomorrow. Oh yeah fans, did you here the good news, Tony LaRussa is bringing in the red headed monster Mark McGwire as the Cardinals hitting coach next year. Rumor has it that Manny Acta’s new hitting coach may be Sammy Sosa. Ohhhh…. for long one.
ALCS and World Series
Oct 26, 2009 Baseball
For an inning or two, I thought to myself that the Angels will pull this out. But a miserable 4th inning by pitcher Joe Saunders brought life back to the city that never sleeps. The Yankees are going to the dance, and hosting the first two games of the World Series against Philadelphia. Cliff Lee and C.C. Sabathia will face off against one another on Wednesday.
Angel manager Mike Scioscia had a great run this year just to fall two wins short of taking his team to the show. Let’s face it, the last few miles were the toughest against an opponent such as New York. A-Rod, Jeter, Rivera, Posada, Texiera, Pettitte, and Damon isn’t like playing the Oakland Athletics. But with their bright future and speed, expect them to easily be the favorite in the AL west next season. See you Tempe.
As for the mighty Yankees, their road goes through the defending champions of last year in the Philadelphia Phillies, who look to be the first team to repeat since the 99′ 2000 Yankee team.
If all signs of the playoffs are correct, this should be an awesome World Series. I think even at the beginning of the season there were a lot of folks who thought this would be the World Series. Both teams are strong in all facets of the game down to the coaching staff. Joe Girardi, former Yankee catcher has a chance to be a champion as a manager, too bad the Cubs offered Lou the job when Girardi was there for the taking.
Monday and Tuesday are off days. Both teams will anticipate what’s ahead of them. Philadelphia has had some rest, which doesn’t always work. It’s probably better that New York has been in game mode all year.
My pick is the Yankees in 6 games. But my heart wants Philly to beat the beast in the east. GO PHILADELPHIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALCS
Oct 24, 2009 Baseball
Game #6 in New York tonight!
Here’s to a great game #6. It can’t be any better than the last game in L.A. unless Mike Scocia’s team can tie this series up. Look for more of the same against the mighty pin stripers, with the Angels swinging the bats early and often. Guerrero has to play loose as a goose and Joe Saunders has to give it his best yet for the stars to line up in his favor.
The Yankees want to end this thing tonight with the first pennant being won at the New Yankee Stadium in its first year. Yes, the probability of the New York going to the show is more than fair, however the Angels could make it interesting. Who needs an all east coast series? Well I guess FOX TV does.
Here’s to the last remaining Cactus League team, the Los Angeles Angels. Don’t make me wait until March to see you again.
The Game Of The Day is tonight’s Game #6 of the ALCS on FOX. Andy Pettite looks to do what he’s done before, but this could be the last time he ever takes the mound if the Angels have anything to say about it.
ALCS
Oct 24, 2009 Baseball
Game #6 in New York tonight? Well its supposed to happen but mother nature is bringing some rain. Maybe if the statue of Liberty blows real hard in a southwestern direction, the game can be played. As of now its a 90% chance of rain in the Bronx.
Here’s to a great game #6. It can’t be any better than the last game in L.A. unless Mike Scocia’s team can tie this series up. Look for more of the same against the mighty pin stripers, with the Angels swinging the bats early and often. Guerrero has to play loose as a goose and Joe Saunders has to give it his best yet for the stars to line up in his favor.
The Yankees want to end this thing tonight with the first pennant being won at the New Yankee Stadium in its first year. Yes, the probability of the New York going to the show is more than fair, however the Angels could make it interesting. Who needs an all east coast series? Well I guess FOX TV does.
The Game Of The Day is tonight’s Game #6 of the ALCS on FOX. Andy Pettite looks to do what he’s done before, but this could be the last time he ever takes the mound if the Angels have anything to say about it.
MLB ALCS Playoffs
Oct 23, 2009 Baseball
Do You Believe In Comebacks? Well there was a few of them last night with the Angels getting the last laugh. If they can win two games straight back in New York on Saturday and Sunday, they’ll will have made an incredible comeback against the Yankees and will be going to the dance.
“Halt, who goes there”, says Joe Girardi. The Yankees have a the edge easily here, playing at home in front of their fans. Don’t expect miracles from the Angels, but if they win on Saturday night, look out. I wouldn’t be surprised if this thing goes seven games.
Last night was just a see-saw battle. Just when you thought the Angels had it wrapped up in the seventh inning, here comes Mr. October 2009 Alex Rodriguez coming through and taking command of the game. Torii Hunter wouldn’t let his Angels sit idle. They came back in grand fashion sending the southern Los Angeles fans into a frenzy.
Biggest joke and goat has to be Nick Swisher. What a tool this guy is folks. He gets the benefit of hitting in a Yankee line-up of stars, which gives him some higher numbers with homers and RBI’s, but that average is the same. It’s the same Nick Swisher who sucked last year with the White Sox and spent most of September and October sitting on the bench. “The Swish” should spend less time making his shaving cream pies and more time in the batting cage. i wouldn’t be so hard on this guy if I didn’t know what a ham he is to begin with.
There is no baseball games on today as the Phillies await the winner of the ALCS.
So Today’s game of the Day is going to be the Price Is Right at 10:00 AM on CBS. I hope someone plays Plinko.
ALCS & NLCS MLB Playoffs
Oct 22, 2009 Baseball
They’re back…… The Phillies return to the World Series and try to repeat against the Angels or the Yankees, the latter being the likely choice.
Last night in Philadelphia was like a 2nd Christmas. Manny took his time running down the line to first, and his team has
plenty of time off before reporting for spring training in Arizona. The Phillies wanted this more than L.A. They willed their way back and deserve to be there. The Dodgers just wilted like a rose, and have to re-think the Manny deal over the off season.
If there is anyway to stop a train, John Lackey is the guy to try to do it. The New York Yankees are poised to go back to the World Series tonight for the first time since 2003. They haven’t won since 2000 when they beat the Mets.
How can the Angels pull this one out without making the city of L.A. upset for the second night in a row. It’s the old plan of “one game at a time.” That’s all you can do. Hopefully Torii
Hunter can be the big hitter he’s supposed to be and the Angels can win this evening. But it could be over in a New York minute.
Today’s Game Of The Day is the N.Y. Yankees at Los Angeles Angels on FOX tonight.
MLB Playoff Baseball
Oct 21, 2009 Baseball
Today’s Game Of the Day is the NLCS on TBS as the Philadelphia Phillies look to go back to the dance as they host the Dodgers.a
MLB Playoffs & ALCS
Oct 20, 2009 Baseball
Maybe I should just stop picking the winner of each game of the playoffs. They are so close and tight, that it seems like all 4 teams should go to the dance. They should have the Angels/Yankees vs. Phillies/Dodgers rosters. Or possibly an east coast vs. west coast World Series. Seriously, both games yesterday were better than all games played this year. How exciting it was to watch intense baseball for 7 hours straight?
The Dodgers have a headache to deal with now bigger than the Liberty Bell. How Broxton blew that ninth inning is still making me rub my eyes. He walks Matt Stairs, whose lucky to be in baseball at this point, and nails Ruiz, and gives up the big hit to Jimmy Rollins. The Phillies don’t quit, that’s for sure. Benjamin Franklin would be proud. A friend of mine said yesterday that the Phillies are the only team that could beat the New York Yankees in a World Series. I’m starting to think he’s right on. As much as I want the Dodgers to comeback and win 3 games straight, its most likely not going to happen-unless they bring back Steve Garvey and Ron Cey. Hmmm..
How about that? The L.A. Angels fought back this time to beat Yankees in 11 innings yesterday afternoon in Los Angeles. Sitting behind the plate was Pat Sajak of Wheel Of Fortune fame. Down the row was Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler. I knew the stars would come out in Anaheim, but who thought it would be Howie Kendrick coming out on top with a win. I did. Tonight ‘s game may need a little more punch from the Angels if they want to beat Sabathia. Maybe a Sylvester Stallone or Hulk Hogan can be in attendance.
Today’s Game Of The Day is The Angels hosting the Yankees tonight on FOX. Scott Kazmir takes the mound for the halos.