“I heard Johnny Damon say something like, `Come on Mo,”‘
Francona said, referring to the Red Sox center fielder. “I looked
at him and I said, `I bet I never would have heard you say that.’
It was OK. You know what, for one night, it was pretty cool.”
Damon is a jerk sometimes, but he knows royalty when [...]
0 comments July 13 2005 | Joe | Discussion
During Old Timers game, they mentioned Gossage was upset about HOF not voting him in. Mariano obviously gets in no problem, but if he was a bubble guy, no way he ever complains or campaigns for himself. A true class Yankee.
0 comments July 13 2005 | John S | Discussion
For those who follow the team on a daily basis, Rivera is having an unbelievable season. He’ll get lost in the shuffle this year because the team has not provided him with as many save opportunities and still at other times, the team has won be blowout. So Rivera will be among the [...]
0 comments July 13 2005 | Russ | Discussion
Just one thing:
Two outs in the 9th, BJ Ryan on the mound, tying run coming to the plate: “Francona isn’t going to mess around… he’s going to bring in Rivera” – Joe Buck
As if to say, “these other closers are nice, but it’s time to bring in the real deal. ” How good did [...]
0 comments July 13 2005 | Mike G | Discussion
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