The pundits have all been hyping the value of a game 1 victory. We’ve all heard the story: the last 6 teams to win game 1 have won the World Series, same for 11 of the last 12.  They conveniently cut that off at 12 to avoid the Yankee comeback after being down 0-2 in 1996.Â
So [...]
0 comments October 29 2009 | Mike T | Discussion
Paul O’Neill is scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch tonight.
1 comment October 29 2009 | Mike T | Discussion
Yes that’s right Pedro back at the Stadium. Joe is right, shake it off, for tonight we face that wascally wabbit, Pedro Martinez. Get to him early, and get into that bullpen. I have the lineup below. No panic, but someone else has to get a chance to swing the bat, that’s all. And, CC [...]
2 comments October 29 2009 | Russ | Discussion
Rests in the hands of A.J. Burnett.
Help us Ay Jay Burn Ette. You’re our only hope.
The key will be the first two innings. A.J. absolutely must keep the Phillies off of the board to give these guys the chance to relax and get to Pedro. That’s going to fall on Jeter and A-Rod, the only Yankee regulars [...]
0 comments October 29 2009 | Mike T | Discussion
One game, put it behind you. Except….that’s not easy. The Phils were World Champs last year – without Cliff Lee. I thought the strike zone last night was fair and accurate – a hitter’s zone. If Lee has a umpire back there last night with a wider strike zone the s.o.b. had a plausible chance [...]
0 comments October 29 2009 | John S | Discussion
No one, no team was going to beat Lee last night. That was the best pitching performance I’ve seen all year. The guy was masterful. Ok, it’s only one game. Tonight the boys have to put a hurtin’ on Pedro. Don’t look for home runs; just singles and lots of them.  I want to see [...]
1 comment October 29 2009 | Joe | Discussion
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