Official 2009 World Series thread

[Sunstroke]

Let's go Phillies...viva la senior circuit!!

[MaineDolFan]

The Yankees were fairly fortunate to have scored the runs that they did last night.  The bats have cooled at a very inopportune time.  Going into Philly for three straight is not a good time to have that happen, especially with Andy and maybe Chad going in games 3 & 4.  They could quickly find themselves down 3-1 going into game 5 with CC back on the hill.

[Denver_Bronco]

The Yankees were fairly fortunate to have scored the runs that they did last night.  The bats have cooled at a very inopportune time.  Going into Philly for three straight is not a good time to have that happen, especially with Andy and maybe Chad going in games 3 & 4.  They could quickly find themselves down 3-1 going into game 5 with CC back on the hill.

I believe CC is going game 4 and Gaudin in game 5.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

Now comes the most difficult task the Yankees have faced so far this season.  Winning in Philly.  This season and last season have proved that Philly is practically unbeatable at home in the playoffs.  The Rockies, Dodgers, and Rays all learned that the hard way.

[MaineDolFan]

I believe CC is going game 4 and Gaudin in game 5.

That would make sense.  I thought I heard that they backed CC to game 5 and were planning on using him out of the bullpen in game 7, if needed.

Of course when it comes to a game seven EVERYONE is available to pitch.  I want to see Molina pitch!  I actually bet he would have anywhere between 92-95 mph heat.  It wouldn't move...but it would be fast!

[MaineDolFan]

I have been thinking a lot about the last two times the Yankees were in the WS, '01 and '03.  I still say that the 2001 WS against Arizona might have been the best World Series ever. 

8th inning, Yankees up 2-1.  Mariano Rivera is brought in for a two inning save.  Strikes out the side.  9th inning mental mistakes, amid a shaking stadium in Arizona, leads to a walk off Gonzalez bloop for the win against the greatest closer in the history of the game.  I know the memory most likely haunts Yankee fans - but as a baseball fan with no interest in the overall winner...that series made gave me goosebumps.

That series got me to thinking about this one...and titles like "the greatest pitching performance in World Series history."  Cliff Lee has been amazing this post season.  But...



How is Josh Beckett not in that conversation?

Beckett gave up 1 ER in game one and pitched on short rest for game 3.  Seven innings, one ER in the loss.  Then...on short rest again and on the road in one of the most intimidating places to play any game...

Beckett tosses a complete game shut out to close down the series.

Although this series went six, those six games were amazing.  Game 1, one run game.  Game 2 was a stinker to even it up.  Game 3, another stinker and it looked like the Yankees were about to school the young, upstart Marlins.   One run game in 12 innings in game 4.  Game 5, two run game.  Marlins now hold a 3 game to two edge.  Game 6 had all the drama you could hope for in a two run game.

This series is reminding me a lot of that one, what with the pitching match ups and what not.  As amazing as Cliff Lee was in game 1, and Burnett last night...

My money is on Beckett's performance in '03.  Masterful.

[Sunstroke]

Hard to argue about the Yanks-Snakes Series...it was a thing of beauty, regardless of who you were cheering for.

Beckett in '03 was larger than life... You could line up murderers row against him, and all you'd hear is the wind generated by their bats.

A couple of minor corrections though...

Josh didn't pitch game 1 though...just 3 and 6. Penny got the start in game 1

Josh gave up 2 runs in game 3, the second coming after he left the game in the 8th when Dontrelle allowed the inherited baserunner to score and give the Yanks a 2-1 lead. Josh pitched lights out up until the 8th though.

[SCFinfan]

Good, kinda grinding win against the Phils tonight. God please don't let CC's arm fall off tomorrow.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

The Yankees were fairly fortunate to have scored the runs that they did last night.  The bats have cooled at a very inopportune time.  Going into Philly for three straight is not a good time to have that happen, especially with Andy and maybe Chad going in games 3 & 4.  They could quickly find themselves down 3-1 going into game 5 with CC back on the hill.

Hey Maine, still think the Yankees bats have cooled?  I think not. 

Citizens Bank Park is a hitter friendly park, and the way the Yankees lineup is set, I can see a LOT of dingers.  The Yankees bats seemed to have heated up in the 4th inning and never cooled down tonight. 

I'm still saying the series goes back to New York, but if the Yankees keep hitting the way they did tonight, it might not.

[Denver_Bronco]

Booyah! Go for the throat night in Philly! Too bad Cliffy can't pitch tonight......

[YoFuggedaboutit]

Booyah! Go for the throat night in Philly! Too bad Cliffy can't pitch tonight......

Philly shot themselves in the foot doing that if there is a game 7.  Lee will only be available to pitch out of the bullpen.  CC probably will start.

[SCFinfan]

Keep on grinding!

And don't let this go home!

[YoFuggedaboutit]

Lee is on the hill tonight.  I'm still saying the series will go back to New York. 

Order the champagne but don't put it on ice just yet.

[MaineDolFan]

At least we all know what those stupid white flags are for now!

[Rick]

Thank you Philadelphia Sillies....throwing at a slumping A-Rod, letting Damon steal 2 bases because of an infield shift and not even thinking about throwing Cliff Lee on 3 days rest.  J-Roll said Philly in 5......