GameThread: O's (67-86) @ Yankeees (84-71)
Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees
THE final game at Yankee Stadium. Ever. Period. Tonight, at 8:05, on ESPN.
I suppose it's rather fitting that a tired, aging, worn-out Andy Pettitte will close the show at Yankee Stadium. Like the team he represents, he was once a reliable October staple, a big-game pitcher that made his presence felt in crunch time. The Yankees are out of gas. Pettitte appears to be, though he keeps going out there and doing what he can.
While Joe Torre's Dodgers head to the playoffs, Joe Girardi's Yankees limp home.
Enjoy the game -- seriously. It IS Yankee Stadium, love it or hate it.
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Would love the O's to be the last team to win at that shit hole
If CW pitches one more great game then he’s given us all we can ask for.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Sep 21, 2008 2:06 PM EDT 0 recs
Pros:
Waters is on his game lately
Pettite is off his game lately
Cons:
It is Sunday. Sundays are Oriole Kryptonite
Probably wont be much Os support in the stands
Pettite has done pretty well vs Os this year
I’m real curious about the O’s lineup today. Who gets to play?
Writing is God's way of showing you how sloppy your thinking is.
by typozzz on Sep 21, 2008 3:17 PM EDT 0 recs
too bad the yankees are better than the dodgers
Oh well. Whatever.
Oh, and Pettite hasn’t just done well against the O’s this year. He kills the O’s for his career, doesn’t he?
by pipkin on Sep 21, 2008 4:31 PM EDT 0 recs
Not since Manny showed up
Check the record post Man-Ram.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on
Sep 22, 2008 8:21 AM EDT
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Line-ups per Roch
For the Orioles:
Brian Roberts – 2B
Nick Markakis – RF
Melvin Mora – 3B
Aubrey Huff – DH
Ramon Hernandez – C
Adam Jones – CF
Kevin Millar – 1B
Jay Payton – LF
Juan Castro – SS
Chris Waters – P
For the Yankees:
Damon – CF
Jeter – SS
Abreu – RF
A. Rodriguez – 3B
Giambi – 1B
Nady – LF
Cano – 2B
Matsui – DH
Molina – C
Pettitte – P
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 4:58 PM EDT 0 recs
I wish Dave would play
Razor and Luke. Just to go for the win.
Also, a real starting pitcher.
by pipkin on
Sep 21, 2008 6:01 PM EDT
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You're assuming...
we have a real starting pitcher available.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on
Sep 22, 2008 8:22 AM EDT
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Razor is starting.
And Chris Waters is the closest thing to a real starter we have that can go tonight.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 7:38 PM EDT 0 recs
OT
Dear Jamie Walker
Fuck Off!
Respectfully yours …
"... so what's good for the goose is good for the gander," Trembley said.
by Bee the Ball on Sep 21, 2008 7:56 PM EDT 0 recs
Watching the pregame ceremonies on ESPN2
I think David Wells was drunk off his ass running onto the field.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 7:58 PM EDT 0 recs
alright, alright, start the game already.
Zartan says, "Sign Dan Johnson."
by birdman on Sep 21, 2008 8:05 PM EDT 0 recs
8:15 first pitch, apparently
ESPN needs to show football highlights that have been 6 times already first.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 8:10 PM EDT 0 recs
The Orioles just signed Babe Ruth’s daughter to pitch tonight.
"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron
by BrianS on Sep 21, 2008 8:16 PM EDT 0 recs
Get off my TV, Chris Berman
You’ve been worthless for 20 years now.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 8:16 PM EDT 0 recs
so just out of curiosity, as I've just turned the "festivities" on....
…has there been any mention whatsoever of the Orioles?
Not that I expect it….not that the O’s even deserve it….but I’m just curious
by Chanumas on Sep 21, 2008 8:17 PM EDT 0 recs
Not so much.
Too bad, considering the Yankees owe their vast wealth to a Baltimore kid.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on
Sep 21, 2008 8:19 PM EDT
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The Ravens game was fun.
People love Flacco and early on Heap was hearing the boo birds.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Sep 21, 2008 8:21 PM EDT 0 recs
Wanted to watch it
but both CBS stations that I get are PA-based, so it was Pittsburgh-Philly for me…
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on
Sep 21, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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I feel your pain
I live in MoCo and get the same trash, the only way that I can see the game is either a sports bar or actually going.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on
Sep 21, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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At least I get the 'Skins games.
Well, most of the time.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on
Sep 21, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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As do I
But I just feel that CBS would get more viewers showing the Ravens games rather than an Eagles/Steelers game.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on
Sep 21, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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I wish this game was on ESPN and MASN
so that I could escape the Yankee Stadium love fest for a few minutes if need be.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
by Stacey on Sep 21, 2008 8:23 PM EDT 0 recs
It would be nice, wouldn't it?
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on
Sep 21, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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"yankee pride"
…oh yeah, Joe….I’m sure putting on the pinstripes takes you up a notch…..to 4th place.
by Chanumas on
Sep 21, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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Jon Miller
“Who will hit the final home run here? Jeter? Giambi?” Hopefully it’s Aubrey freaking Huff.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
by Stacey on Sep 21, 2008 8:25 PM EDT 0 recs
I'd prefer Juan Castro
Because that would be hilarious.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on
Sep 21, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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Can they please start the game?
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
by Stacey on Sep 21, 2008 8:31 PM EDT 0 recs
There's a game tonight?!?
Nick Markakis: The Actual Greek God of Walks
by wickedwitch on
Sep 21, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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History.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on
Sep 21, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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For the love of God, get to the guys on the field.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 8:34 PM EDT 0 recs
Oh for the love of God, stop paying attention to the idiots in the bleachers.
They’re pretty much the epitome of Yankee “fan” dumbassery.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 8:38 PM EDT 0 recs
wtf is up with this coverage?
I feel like those fans are being prompted like at a late-night talk show
by Steve. on Sep 21, 2008 8:38 PM EDT 0 recs
De-rek Je-ter
gave-you-herpes
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 8:38 PM EDT 0 recs
I didn't know they still did that.
The last time I thought that I’d heard that happen was in 2001 or something; I guess I haven’t been paying enough attention.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Sep 21, 2008 8:40 PM EDT 0 recs
how appropriate..
baltimore orioles became the new york yankees and now we’re playin em in their last game in their stupid historic legendary stadium.
hope we crush em.
by Y Not on Sep 21, 2008 8:42 PM EDT 0 recs
I hope that this ends in a rain out.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Sep 21, 2008 8:42 PM EDT 0 recs
ha --- what if it was a 'suspended game'
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on
Sep 21, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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Theoretically
They wouldn’t resume the game as neither team is in contention.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on
Sep 21, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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Well
By the time they got around the resuming it the Yankees would be out.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on
Sep 21, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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I was at the game yesterday
And before the game John Sterling was up on the big screen and he referred to Yankee Stadium as “the most important sports venue in the history of the world.” NO JOKE. I laughed my ass off and we spent the rest of the game referring to everything Yankee related as the most important whatever in the history of the world.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
by Stacey on Sep 21, 2008 8:44 PM EDT 0 recs
Derek Jeter's sister is....
surprisingly unattractive.
by Chanumas on Sep 21, 2008 8:45 PM EDT 0 recs
throw out jeter in his last game at yankee stadium.
that too, would be funny.
by Y Not on Sep 21, 2008 8:45 PM EDT 0 recs
Holy Waters gonna shut down the Yankees.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
by Stacey on Sep 21, 2008 8:46 PM EDT 0 recs
Nice inning, Waters.
Keep it up
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 8:46 PM EDT 0 recs
By the way
Chris Waters is pitching.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Sep 21, 2008 8:46 PM EDT 0 recs
Jon and Joe
contractually obligated not to mention any player who is not a Yankee.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
by Stacey on
Sep 21, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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They breached the contract
And mispronounced Trembley.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on
Sep 21, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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So you're trying to say
there’s another team on the field?
huh.
by Steve. on
Sep 21, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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The great American lager?
Hasn’t the Belgian buy-out already taken place?
by Y Not on Sep 21, 2008 8:47 PM EDT 0 recs
Over 500 feet to straight away center field in the old yankee stadium...
that’s ridiculous.
by Y Not on Sep 21, 2008 8:51 PM EDT 0 recs
if you hit a home run out that way
you earned it.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on
Sep 21, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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Son!
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Sep 21, 2008 8:52 PM EDT 0 recs
is this the last game ever at yankee stadium?
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Sep 21, 2008 8:55 PM EDT 0 recs
I would like to see
Adam Jones hit the last HR….. end of the yankee era, beginning of the oriole.
by Michael18 on Sep 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT 0 recs
The good news is
the game program I bought at the game yesterday came with a pull out Mike Mussina poster!
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
by Stacey on Sep 21, 2008 8:59 PM EDT 0 recs
The game is on the field, not in Monument Park
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 8:59 PM EDT 0 recs
I won't even mention it, due to superstition....
but if things keep going this way, Chris Waters would provide a hilarious (and certainly historic) end to this stadium.
by Chanumas on Sep 21, 2008 9:06 PM EDT 0 recs
Why does every network feel the need to show interviews in the booth
during the frigging game?
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on Sep 21, 2008 9:09 PM EDT 0 recs
network officials think baseball is boring
that’s why.
by Y Not on
Sep 21, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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I would give MAJOR props to ESPN if they handed over the game calling to Whitey Ford and Yogi for the rest of the night. Or just Yogi.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Sep 21, 2008 9:10 PM EDT 0 recs
LETS go MEM lo
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Sep 21, 2008 9:15 PM EDT 0 recs
This must be on five minute delay
Yogi comes close to saying shit every other sentence.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Sep 21, 2008 9:15 PM EDT 0 recs
I really hope we win this game
positive national coverage
by Michael18 on Sep 21, 2008 9:20 PM EDT 0 recs
shit
at least the ESPN producers and execs’ll be happy
by Chanumas on Sep 21, 2008 9:26 PM EDT 0 recs
We still have some time here.
"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08
by getxstoked on
Sep 21, 2008 9:27 PM EDT
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yep. that's about right...
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
by thewaywardO on Sep 21, 2008 9:27 PM EDT 0 recs






