Patrick Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 Cliff Lee has already beaten Sabathia in the new NYY park. Sabathia did not take the loss because he was pulled in the 6th after throwing 122 pitches (!). Marte was responsible for 6 of the 9 runs that the Tribe scored in the 7th. An omen or just a rare highlight for the Tribe? ESPN recap Quote
Chalupa Posted October 26, 2009 Report Posted October 26, 2009 The Phillies would have swept the Yankees if not for Bradley Thomas Lidge. However, I don't see that 3 game series back in May having any relevance now. Both teams are playing much, much better. I'm hoping that we get a good October(November?) Classic that isn't decided by some ump's blown call. Quote
MartyJazz Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 Predictions anyone? I say Yanks in 7 with each team winning one in the other team's ballpark. Quote
Dave James Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 I support any combination of Yankee wins and losses that results in their 27th World Series victory. Up over and out. Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) Five early World Series storylines for the Yankees-Phillies ...and what about Pedro Martinez, former Bosox nemesis of the Yankees, probably starting twice in this series--quite possibly both times at Yankee Stadium? And will Girardi pitch CC on three days' rest twice in a row? Will the Phillies match him with Lee each time? (Assuming this series goes 7 games, which wouldn't surprise anybody.) How many home runs will get hit? NY didn't have to worry too much about the long ball against L.A., but Philly was second only to the Yanks this year in team homers. Star power: Phillies, Yanks set for World Series Edited October 27, 2009 by ghost of miles Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 From the NY Times: Baseball hopes to end a streak of clunker series For Managers, a Clash of Styles on the Top Step Girardi's Sabathia Question Love this one: Shades of 1950: Phillies arrive in NY by train Quote
Chalupa Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 Sunday Bloody Sunday?? This Sunday the Giants play the Eagles @ the Linc and Yankees play the Phillies at the Bank. Man, Philly could implode under the weight of all those colossal NY egos that are sure to invade our town. Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 Sunday Bloody Sunday?? This Sunday the Giants play the Eagles @ the Linc and Yankees play the Phillies at the Bank. Man, Philly could implode under the weight of all those colossal NY egos that are sure to invade our town. Wow! Yeah, the Eastern Seaboard could just sink below sea level... Quote
Van Basten II Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 Talk about dumb front pages. Quote
BERIGAN Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 Talk about dumb front pages. Man, I had no idea the Flyin' Hawaiian had such great legs! Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 Hmmm--not down with the NY Post's taunting arrogance, but it kinda goes along with everything else I dislike about that paper. Phils are defending world champs and if I were making bets...well, I'd never bet against the team I like anyway, but I might be giving Philadelphia just slightly better odds. To me, this WS has the potential makings of a mid-1950s Yankee-Dodger-style 7-game barn-burner. Quote
Neal Pomea Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 I don't care what the Times says about clunker series or ratings. The White Sox-Astros series was great! And I was for Houston! You had the drama of the White Sox' first series since throwing one, and Houston's first appearance ever. Each of the games could have gone either way. Quote
Quincy Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 From the NY Times: Baseball hopes to end a streak of clunker series I had forgotten that the White Sox vs. Astros was a sweep. I wouldn't call it a clunker though. Aside from the novelty of one virgin team and another that hadn't won in a very long time, those were some very tense games. Ideally we all want a 7 game series with close games, but I'll take a short series with close games over long series with nothing but blow outs any day. Quote
Aggie87 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 I don't care what the Times says about clunker series or ratings. The White Sox-Astros series was great! And I was for Houston! You had the drama of the White Sox' first series since throwing one, and Houston's first appearance ever. Each of the games could have gone either way. I'm a 'Stros fan, and even though that was their first appearance in the WS, it was disappointing to me because they were swept. As if they didn't belong there. Would have been nice to have a win or two at least, to validate their achievement better. Quote
Neal Pomea Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 I know what you mean about being swept, but 4-0 on a page in a record book meant nothing to me and didn't even touch the tip of the iceberg for that story since every single game was so dramatic and could have gone either way. The sportswriters were extremely unimaginative reporting on that series. Ran out of angles after having written about the Red Sox, I guess. What'll be the angle this year? Maybe A-Rod (he did it in the playoffs - but can he do it in the WS?). Maybe a diss on the NL? (Phils play like they are in the REAL league). Who knows. Quote
GA Russell Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 You had the drama of the White Sox' first series since throwing one... Actually, it was the Sox's first Series since '59. Quote
Neal Pomea Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 You're right, my mistake! First championship since 1917. Still a pretty good story. Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) Rollins predicts Phillies in five ....says if Philadelphia is nice, they'll let it go 6. And Pedro Martinez is starting Game 2. Great drama there! Edited October 28, 2009 by ghost of miles Quote
Chalupa Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 What would you do for a pair of World Series tickets??? http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/philli...es_tickets.html Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 How the Phillies and Yankees match up Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Phil Coke: from chimneys to Yankee clubhouse ...nice report buried deep in the story that A-Rod buys all the NY rookies a couple of suits. Sure, I know, he can afford it, but still a nice gesture. Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 NY Times says the Phillies have a significant edge on defense all over the field. Quote
WorldB3 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 I will watch but with the volume on the TV off. The combination of that god damn Blackberry Beatles abomination getting played 18 times and Tim "captain f-ing obvious" McCarver butchering the english language will make me postal. For the Phillies they need Cole Hammels to be Cole Hammels of 08 not 09. For some reason I still like them in this series. Quote
Neal Pomea Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Well, Chase Utley appeared hurt in the league championship series and could not make lateral moves well before throwing. I give the defensive edge to NY. Tex has been great at first. Quote
Chalupa Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Tex is definitely a better fielder than Howard. I think he's probably better that Pujols too. Quote
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