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[shadows]

It is now a final. The Texas bullpen was the downfall, and they lost 6-5. Pathetic.

[smc]

Originally Posted by shadows

It is now a final. The Texas bullpen was the downfall, and they lost 6-5. Pathetic.

Pathetic doesn't even begin to describe it. Jeez, I hate the Yankees!

By the way, is there a baseball broadcaster more asinine in the entire world than Craig Sager?

[shadows]

Originally Posted by smc

Pathetic doesn't even begin to describe it. Jeez, I hate the Yankees!

By the way, is there a baseball broadcaster more asinine in the entire world than Craig Sager?

Was that a rhetorical question?

I love the Yankee fans over at espn.com stating that since the Yankees won this game they are now going to sweep. Ummmm, Sabathia is their ace, and he gave up 5 runs. Plus, they will face Cliff Lee(who has been lights-out so far in the post-season) twice! I still think that Texas can pull out a series victory, but they need their bullpen to wake the up!

[dauls]

Originally Posted by shadows

Was that a rhetorical question?

I love the Yankee fans over at espn.com stating that since the Yankees won this game they are now going to sweep. Ummmm, Sabathia is their ace, and he gave up 5 runs. Plus, they will face Cliff Lee(who has been lights-out so far in the post-season) twice! I still think that Texas can pull out a series victory, but they need their bullpen to wake the up!

Damn those Yankees.

Trouble is the Rangers could be 2-0 down in the series before Cliff Lee enters the fray in New York.

[transjen]

Originally Posted by shadows

Was that a rhetorical question?

I love the Yankee fans over at espn.com stating that since the Yankees won this game they are now going to sweep. Ummmm, Sabathia is their ace, and he gave up 5 runs. Plus, they will face Cliff Lee(who has been lights-out so far in the post-season) twice! I still think that Texas can pull out a series victory, but they need their bullpen to wake the up!

Rule number one never pay attention to BOZO'S

Philliefan Jen

[smc]

It's 5-0 Rangers again, this time after 3 innings. So, would Yogi Berra say "It's d?j? vu all over again" now, or wait until the Texas bullpens coughs up another loss?

(Not that I'm hoping for that. Go Texas! Beat my hated Yankees!)

[transjen]

Originally Posted by smc

It's 5-0 Rangers again, this time after 3 innings. So, would Yogi Berra say "It's d?j? vu all over again" now, or wait until the Texas bullpens coughs up another loss?

(Not that I'm hoping for that. Go Texas! Beat my hated Yankees!)

Looks like the Rangers bullpen all learned to pitch from Jose Mesa
Philliefan Jen

[dauls]

Surely Texas can't blow their 7-2 lead in the top of the 9th.

[shadows]

The Phillies just won 4-2, so they now down 3-2 in games. The next game is on Saturday at 3:57pm EST(what is with the weird start times this year?).

[dauls]

Originally Posted by shadows

The Phillies just won 4-2, so they now down 3-2 in games. The next game is on Saturday at 3:57pm EST(what is with the weird start times this year?).

HOORAY! Phillies win.

I see Manuel was happy to send Lidge to the mound tonight - 10 pitches, 7 strikes - nice way to pick up a save.

So who will start Game 6 for the Phillies? Cole Hamels (on three days rest) or Roy Oswalt (only two days rest)?

[transjen]

After watching tonights game i need a bottle of TUMS as for starter i say mix it up go with Cole for game 6 and save Oswalt for game 7
and for Christs sakes for now on just walk Cody Ross
Philliefan Jen

[shadows]

I think if it goes to seven games Roy Halladay will be the starting pitcher, at least for a few innings. The guy is a workhorse, and if Sabathia can do it for the Yankees, I see no reason why Halladay can't. Their playoff lives would be on the line after all.

[dauls]

Originally Posted by shadows

I think if it goes to seven games Roy Halladay will be the starting pitcher, at least for a few innings. The guy is a workhorse, and if Sabathia can do it for the Yankees, I see no reason why Halladay can't. Their playoff lives would be on the line after all.

I can't believe Doc threw about 110 pitches during his 6 innings on the mound in Game 5. It usually takes him longer to break the 100 pitch barrier.

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Yes, every team has a moment like this in its history, but I'm still wondering, since it hasn't been mentioned:

Who among the Phillies fans here can admit that last night's win hinged largely on the god-awful call of home plate umpire Jeff Nelson on Halladay's bunt?!

[dauls]

Originally Posted by smc

Yes, every team has a moment like this in its history, but I'm still wondering, since it hasn't been mentioned:

Who among the Phillies fans here can admit that last night's win hinged largely on the god-awful call of home plate umpire Jeff Nelson on Halladay's bunt?!

Er...

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[smc]

Well, the Yankees tonight have scored their only run (thus far) on one of the worst calls I've seen by a home plate umpire in years. A Lewis pitched bounced in front of the plate, hit Nick Swisher's shin, and reversed direction away from catcher Bengie Molina. Swisher collapsed in pain until he realized that the umpire had called it a wild pitch, allowing A-Rod to score from third.

I almost agree with Jon Smoltz in the broadcast booth, who said that instant replay should be extended to run-scoring plays.

The Rangers responded, though, with 4 runs in their half of the inning. It's 5-1 now, heading into the 7th.

I love watching the Yankees squirm.

[smc]

Originally Posted by shadows

The Phillies just won 4-2, so they now down 3-2 in games. The next game is on Saturday at 3:57pm EST(what is with the weird start times this year?).

If you understood anything about numerology, you would comprehend why Phillies fans raised tens of thousands of dollars at Pat's and Geno's over the past week to bribe MLB officials for a start time of 3-5-7 on 10-23-10.