ghdi Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 When I was 10, it was 1988 and the Yankees were not very good, even though I loved the teams during those years (Barfield, Steve Sax, Donnie, Roberto Kelly etc.) The mid-late 80s were not fun as a Yankee and that was the time when I started really getting into baseball. Was living in North Bergen at the time, so we went to a lot of games, which were mostly losses whenever we went. I think they won one game out of the first 10 I went to. Needless to say, my uncle is a lifelong Yankees fan and hes the one who really got me into it and he would tell me stories of the Mantle days and stuff like that, so when 1996 came along, wow. The only championship Ive been even close to that happy was the Devils the year prior. Man, 1995-1996 was good! 1996 was also big for me as we had moved to Florida a few years prior and my best friend was a huge Braves fan, so it was a nice comeuppance to win that series and shove it in his face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Good luck tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Id love to see Andy end it tonight! Beat Pedro and Pettite gets the win for the title. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 This game is a toss up in my mind. I know Pettitte is on short rest and Pedro is on normal rest, and I guess that gives an edge to the Phils, but Andy always seems to step up when he is needed most and A-Rod's bat is heating up again after cooling slightly in the beginning of the series. If Tex can do anything with the bat, the Yanks will win. Whatever happens, I have a feeling that this game is going to be a classic. Oh yeah, GO YANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 The Keys to tonight game is pitching, hitting and defense. Now that the obvious is out of the way, the Yankees will win tonight based on the simple fact that they ARE the better team. Don't misunderstand me, this Phillies team rocks. I hadn't seen much of them until the LA series. I have been thoroughly impressed with them. Especially Werth and Utley. But there is no margin too great for this Yankee offense to overcome. They almost pulled it out the other night. Tonight at home with the last at bat, it's a done deal. book it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I dont think either starter is going to last very long tonight. Its going to come down to the pens. If Andy struggles early, I hope Joe has Gaudin ready to go in. Tex wins it in the 9th with a walk-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Id love to see Andy end it tonight! Beat Pedro and Pettite gets the win for the title. Works for me. It's been a pleasure watching Andy pitch for the Yankees all these years - so many great memories. I'm hoping he adds another one tonight. Plus beating Pedro again would just be icing on the cake. Lets Go Yankees! Hopefully the Yankees jump out to an early lead and never look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote name='ghdi' date='04 November 2009 - 04:08 PM' timestamp='1257368938' post='814479' Tex wins it in the 9th with a walk-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Solid start for the Yankees despite Joe West's best attempt to fvck them over and force a game 7. Hopefully they can tack on a lot more runs because they are going to need a huge lead with West behind the plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 I LOVE HIDEKI MATUSI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LETS GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!! 12 OUTS AWAY FROM 27!!!!!!!!!!!! STILL FAR FROM OVER!!!!!!!! GET THIS DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 What a job by Pettitte, can't say enough about him. Joba can go from being lights out to imploding so fast...way to go by Marte to pick him up. Marte's been amazing this postseason. Lets get more insurance runs. 6 outs away from 27! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 ENTER SANDMAN! MO TIME! GO YANKEES! 5 OUTS AWAY FROM GREATNESS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH26 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 3 MORE OUTS TO NUMBER 27! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) What a job by Pettitte, can't say enough about him. Joba can go from being lights out to imploding so fast...way to go by Marte to pick him up. Marte's been amazing this postseason. Lets get more insurance runs. 6 outs away from 27! Can't say I watched much of the first few innings, but his line doesn't look all that good. I guess he did the job on short rest though. Edited November 5, 2009 by devilsrule33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Can't say I watched much of the first few innings, but his line doesn't look all that good. Part of my post is more appreciation for his career and what he did for us this year. The other part is for tonight - it may not have been pretty but he pitched fairly well despite getting squeezed by the ump and really only had one big mistake. I hate the term gamer since I love sabremetrics but damnit, he's a gamer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Wow...my boy Matty Stairs just missed one. He crushed that baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) At least my Yankees in 6 prediction looks good right now . I'm not anxious to watch the Yankees celebrate, but it will be better than watching Philly do it. Edited November 5, 2009 by nmigliore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Congratulations to all the Yankees fans on the board, especially Fiesty and MB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 YANKEES ARE 27 TIME WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!! YANKEES WIN!!!! THEEEEE YANKEEEEESSSS WIN!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) P.S. Who will be MVP? Matsui?? EDIT: Yeah he is, He deserves it after that performance. Edited November 5, 2009 by nyrsuck26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 To all my fellow Yankee fans in this thread...I love you all! HELLO HELLO GOOD TO BE BACK GOOD TO BE BACK!!! This is my victory song: GEORGE STEINBRENNER AND BOBBY MURCER THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Wow Chris Rose is the wrong person to do all these interviews. This would bug me even if I was a Yankees fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 It is hilarious listening to Matsui's interview with his not speaking English and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) A-ROD!!!!!!!! ANDY!!!!!!ANDY!!!!!!ANDY!!!!!!ANDY!!!!!!ANDY!!!!!! This doesn't even feel real! This is amazing!!! Edited November 5, 2009 by thefiestygoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woo!!!!!!! this is beyond great!!!!!!! i am having tears of joy right now!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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