ALCS Game 6: Angels @ Yankees, 8:07 PM (NYY leads 3-2)
Does anyone else think that Brian Fuentes just wants to go on vacation already? The dude just loves to give away the game. He tried again in game 5 after the Angels clawed their way back to a lead in the 7th inning only to have him almost cough it up with an intentional walk, an unintentional walk, and a hit batter. But Fuentes' attempt at sabotage was unsuccessful, to the teams travel back to New York for games 6 and, if necessary, 7.
Andy Pettitte will start for the Yankees. Pettitte pitched game three in Anaheim on Monday, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits in 6.1 innings. He allowed HRs to Vlad Guerrero and Howie Kendrick. Pettitte has historically had trouble with Guerrero so that's a matchup to keep an eye on.
Going for the Angels is Joe Saunders, which, if I were an Angels fan, might concern me. Saunders last pitched on Saturday in the marathon game that the Yankees ended up winning in the 13th inning. He pitched well, allowing just 2 runs on 6 hits in 7 innings, with a home run to Derek Jeter. Saunders gave up 29 home runs in the regular season, which was 2nd in the AL to you-know-who. Between the Yankees power and homer friendly Yankee Stadium, if Saunders loses it the game could be over relatively quickly.
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That was a pretty dumb DP there by Anaheim
Vlady, what were you THINKING?
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
1st pitch to swisher
has been a strike for pettitte all night
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
melky really jeter'd it
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Like any ump in the world
would give an appeal on a check swing on Jeter
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
thanks damon! :)
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I was initially scared when they flashed his almost .400 average with the bases loaded
but then he came through! Woohoo!
The parking app on iPhone?
Tremendous.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
is this the one where you press a button when you park the car and it reminds you where you left it?
and if so, how is that different from looking at the light pole that says C3 on it?
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
You're not ADD, are you?
Your question assumes you remember which garage you left your car.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
excellent point.
but you DO have to remember to push teh button when you park, right?
which app did you get?
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
YEAH ABREU!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
anyone else's picture just go wonky?
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Heh heh heh
For your entertainment… Random, Small Sample Size Of At-Bats Transforms A-Rod Into True Yankee. TRUTH. God, the word “clutch” makes me gag.
Bobby Abreu
would kill a man who tried to get in the way of catching a foul ball. Or a 13 year old truant.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
not even close to a strike
it was caught outside, and it crossed the plate WAY outside.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Well, hell
Can’t load the bases with 1 out against the MFY at their place that many times and not expect them to ever score.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
i cant watch this
my freakin fake yankee fan roommate keeps yelling about how the yankees are winning. he couldnt even name half of the yankee players on the field.
saunders is imploding.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
and that said, better he walk a*rod than serve up a double
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
christ, how is that not a strike?
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
umps are giving the yankees gifts per usual
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
seriously
this has been one of the most poorly officiated series ive seen in a while
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
the one good thing....
…this has been a loooong inning, and pettitte has been sitting for all of it.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
the MFY yankees fans upstairs havent
although they might have been cheering that catch by nicks in the giants game
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
rodriguez
totally going for aybar and not the bag. what a douchebag asshole.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Throwing an elbow to the nuts isn't.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yea
it wasn’t “clear” but thats what it looked like to me
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok well that's pretty bad.
I changed the channel as soon as I saw the outs – just looked like a good hard slide live.
On the replay
You can see he leads with a raised forearm, and his elbow is out, aimed right at Aybar’s cup. Good thing he shifted slightly to the side.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah I missed the replay.
Kind of hard to slide at full speed and aim for a part of the body with your elbow/forearm as you slide though…
after watching that replay
i have no idea what else he was doing with that elbow. maybe he wasnt going for the jewels but he was definitely aiming that at aybar. that ain’t no good hard slide
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Here ya go

"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Dammit
Here’s the link
http://s402.photobucket.com/albums/pp105/DuckAround/?action=view¤t=49440da3.jpg
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
but who slides fucking upright with their elbows out?
aybar woulda been singin high soprano if a-fraud connected
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Here ya go

http://s402.photobucket.com/albums/pp105/DuckAround/?action=view¤t=49440da3.jpg
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
see below
he is nowhere NEAR the bag. thats not a “good hard slide”
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
not if you're 5 feet to the right of the bag
then it’s cheating.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
I saw no problem with the location of his slide. If you can reach the base it’s fine. If he tried to elbow him in the balls then it’s an issue.
ehhh
he was pretty damn far away from bag there.
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
if you can reach the base it's fine
but he couldn’t have. because he was leaning the other way.
It’s fine to hard slide into second. it’s not fine to aim for the fielder with complete disregard for where the base is.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
note he's already halfway past the bag at this point

"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Here's the smoking gun

http://s402.photobucket.com/albums/pp105/DuckAround/?action=view¤t=b1ed1a51.jpg
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Damn, sorry that's so big
Working on an iPhone here
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
width tag is your friend.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
You try doing this shit on an iPhone!
Oh, wait…
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Feel free to delete that comment
And repost it at an appropriate size
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
no, that would delete all these comments as well.
and then no one could enjoy our endearing repartee
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Not sure this particular exchange
is worth preserving
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
and you can't even SEE the base in that pic
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
by whose rules?
he’s sliding towards centerfield.
if you can make an argument he’s going for the bag, fine. but he’s clearly going for the fielder. NOT fine.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
You don't have to go for the bag.
You just have to be able to reach the bag from where you are. You’re very much allowed to go for the fielder.
mostly cuz his fucking arm was in aybars nuts
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I could rec that on a phone browser
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
seriously, what the fuck
are you rewriting the rulebook? you’re not just “allowed to go for the fielder”, not in the rules, and not in the “unwritten” rules, either. YOU HAVE TO GO FOR THE BAG. in the process of going for the bag, you can try to take out the fielder, but if you ignore the bag, you’re cheating. the guys on the bench would say so as well.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Sorry
But did they call him for interference?
If you don’t think that going for the fielder SHOULD be part of the game that’s one thing, but if you think that it’s not currently part of the game I don’t know what to tell you because it is. And if they aren’t going to call it interference I see no problem with it. As long as you’re not spiking him or going in standing up I have no problems with it.
they never call it
because 95% of guys in baseball slide in a good sportsmanship way—going for the bag, trying to take out the fielder in the process.
two or three times a season you see an asshole slide like that one. it never gets called, but it always gets commented on. and in this case, the announcers commented on it as well.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Ummmm
I’m going to have to disagree on that one – I think it’s REALLY common to slide 3-4 feet out of the baseline to go after the fielder. I’ve never heard anybody complain about it actually unless they spike them or put their arms up or are ABSURDLY far out of the baseline.
we just disagree then.
i don’t think it’s REALLY common at all.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Yup.
Definitely disagree. In highschool you’re not allowed to slide through the base so it didn’t happen at all there, but once I got to college we were taught to slide as far as you can away from the base as long as you could reach back with your hand and grab it (which Arod probably should have done). All the other teams we played did it the exact same way and as long as the spikes were low nobody ever had a problem.
if Rodriguez is reaching for the bag, I have zero issues with that play.
Problem is, he clearly wasn’t.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Ok
So your issue is not with where he is it’s that he didn’t reach back for the base?
Remember that the basepath is MUCH wider than the base, so if he’s already out why not use the whole basepath to disrupt the play?
no, it's both
it’s about intent.
you have to intend to touch the bag. you have to be able to plausibly say, “i was going for the bag, but my momentum took me into the fielder”.
there’s no way he’d going for the bag in any way on that play, he’s ALL going for the fielder, at the expense of going for the bag, and that’s my objection.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
look, we disagree.
i respect you, and i don’t think either one of us is changing the other’s mind.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
But why would you go for the bag if you're already out?
The point is no longer to slide into the base, but to break up the double play.
I’m happy to drop it – I thought we were having a perfectly respectful discussion.
no we are,
it’s perfectly respectful, i’m just tired of it. :)
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
lol
given our past, i can understand that. ;)
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
haha
It’s gotten to the point where I’ve lost track of who I’ve even argued with before.
I keep things interesting though!
you gave me a new sig tonight.
thanks for that.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
oh, i'm just recalling...
…our other “uploaded freeze frame” argument, all about what’s considered a “sucker punch”
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
i think the moral of this story is...
that osfan21 is into foul play
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
well i'm not gonna argue especially since you're arguing in defense of a huge douchebag
but i think that was a little out of line
pardon the pun
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Like I said - I despise the guy.
But I think you’re letting your dislike of the guy get in the way of your judgment in this case. I want our guys to slide like that.
i dont
i dont mind if they go thru the bag to take the fielder with them (i encourage that) but i think its bullshit when they leave the baseline just for the sake if taking somebody out. i dont consider that to be good baseball
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok - so we just have different definitions of what's acceptable.
And evidently yours is different from umpires definitions too…
Not trying to sound snarky.
yea well
i cant say the umpires in this series actually understand the rules. plus ive never seen it in the rulebook that you cant go completely out of the baseline to take somebody out
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not just in the series.
You don’t get called for interference for going after the fielder and not sliding straight through the bag. The rule of thumb is as long as you can reach the bag it’s cool. Just the way it is.
Duck's smoking gun

"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Yeah...again I see no issue with that.
Should he have slide into his crotch/knees with his face?
And if your point is that you can’t see the base, there’s only about 18 inches of space visible to the left of that so I don’t find it too convincing.
i reposted because duck invited me to make it smaller and delete his
but then a bunch of comments got added above, so i’m not going to delete the other one.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
You're fine with a guy elbowing the 2B on the nuts?
I mean, I coach H S wrestling and even I find that a bit excessive.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Didn't look incidental to me
Looked like that was his main target
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
While looking down at the ground and having the guy jump up?
I think we’re giving him too much credit at this point…
You can never overestimate
A-Rod’s ability to be an asshole in any given situation.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Good ol' A-Rod
Trying to elbow Aybar in the nads to break up the DP.
Asshole
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oh please
Without condemning or condoning A-Rod’s play, that was NOTHING compared to the way Madlock took out Fernandez during the ’87 pennant race.
You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.
YEAH VLADDY
FUCK YOU UMP
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
cue ball shot into right field
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
what does that have to do with the ump?
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
he keeps calling strikes on vladdy that are about a foot outside
so vladdy went and got one.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
c'mon angels, break it open!
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
sweet play chone
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
nice douchey necklace swish
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Oh, good, bring in Joba
Let’s see some bugs.
"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo
Night all
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Oct 25, 2009 10:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
If LA
doesn’t do anything next inning with top of the order up, its over.
The owner of...... www.birdswatcher.com
SHUTUPTIMMCARVER
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
GREAT DP
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
YEAH VLADDY
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
heh heh
it DID get very quiet there for a moment.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
I think the Orioles should trade for Willy Aybar
It’d give the writers something to write about when we play the Angels.
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
remember that time he almost got elbowed in the nuts by a-fraud?
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
that was Erick Aybar
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
that actually sounds like a palmer/thorne conversation
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
you play infield for the angels
i swear, they have had a ridiculous number of boneheaded plays this postseason
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
oh for god's sake
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
that's it. they're done.
what a bunch of chokers.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
kazmir was afraid to actually THROW it because of the last play
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
What IS IT about the MFY
that every SINGLE fucking team shits their and their neighbors’ beds when they play them?
"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"
oh, look, kazmir remembered how to throw
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
That was a most pathetic thing I've ever seen.
Vizzini: Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?
Man in Black: Yes.
Vizzini: Morons.
Fuck the Angels.
If you can’t make simple catches and throws you don’t deserve to win.
On the plus side – HAHAHAHAHAHA Eli!!!
ahahahaha
that’s a major consolation! :D
we won’t see dave8736 in here tonight i bet.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
I think I watched that game more closely thank the Yanks...
I really want people to realize that Eli is not that good.
yeah, me too.
and certainly not worth his ridiculous contract.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
what yankee game?
i was watching an angels game…..
by twistedlogic on Oct 25, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
for after the game....
…here’s the U2 link. they’re going to rebroadcast it after the concert ends.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
I'm going to turn this off the second it's over so I don't have to watch these dbags and their dbag fans celebrate.
yeah.
like, have your hand on the power button, and as soon as you see the last out made, flick it.
no shots of players running on the field that way.
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
bye all
"I doubt he could reach [second base]...mostly cuz his fucking arm was in Aybar's nuts." – twistedlogic
Go Phillies!
Vizzini: Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?
Man in Black: Yes.
Vizzini: Morons.
A little late, but
“Alex, I said I was sorry. I only forgot to take it for one day, I really doubt that I am pregnant.”

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