Let's go Yankees

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by gales0678

he can't send hamels out in a game 7 , he just can't do it , the team doesn't think they can win a game with him now

I dont think Charlie will. The players and Charlie have confronted Hamels about saying how he wishes the season was over because he's mentally drained. How can you send that guy out for possible game 7 of the world series?

Not gonna happen.

I think we'll see Happ with Lee and Blanton out of the bullpen if needed. Happ has done well in big games.. Problem is we need to get to that big game first. Lidge killed us on Sunday.

[gales0678]

[quote=Antitrust32]I dont think Charlie will. The players and Charlie have confronted Hamels about saying how he wishes the season was over because he's mentally drained. How can you send that guy out for possible game 7 of the world series?

Not gonna happen.

I think we'll see Happ with Lee and Blanton out of the bullpen if needed. Happ has done well in big games.. Problem is we need to get to that big game first. Lidge killed us on Sunday.[/QUOTE]

did Street not do the same for the rockies in gams 3 + 4?

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by gales0678

did Street not do the same for the rockies in gams 3 + 4?

um yes. but there are a few differences in my mind.

One, I root for the Phillies and not the Rockies so of course one makes me happy and one makes me mad.

Also, Street was one of the best closers in baseball this year and deserved to be out there. I wish he was in a Philly uniform instead of Rockies thats for sure, where as Lidge was easily the worst closer in baseball this year by ERA, games lost and blown saves. I knew it was over after Feliz hit the homer and they showed Lidge warming up in the bullpen. If Street had been warming up for us I woudl have been much more confident.

- that and champion baseball teams dont blow stuff like that in the 9th.. there's another difference between Philly and Colorado. Philly is supposed to know how to get it done since they've been doing it.

[gales0678]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

um yes. but there are a few differences in my mind.

One, I root for the Phillies and not the Rockies so of course one makes me happy and one makes me mad.

Also, Street was one of the best closers in baseball this year and deserved to be out there. I wish he was in a Philly uniform instead of Rockies thats for sure, where as Lidge was easily the worst closer in baseball this year by ERA, games lost and blown saves. I knew it was over after Feliz hit the homer and they showed Lidge warming up in the bullpen. If Street had been warming up for us I woudl have been much more confident.

- that and champion baseball teams dont blow stuff like that in the 9th.. there's another difference between Philly and Colorado. Philly is supposed to know how to get it done since they've been doing it.

didn't lidge do the job against the rockies? and street failed, madson would have coughed it up to , you guys may end up winning this thing because of girardi over managing and not saving burnett for game 6

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by gales0678

didn't lidge do the job against the rockies? and street failed, madson would have coughed it up to , you guys may end up winning this thing because of girardi over managing and not saving burnett for game 6

Lidge didnt blow anything against the rockies. dude only pitched in 3 games leading up to the series. one was a one out save. some people thought that meant he was "back" but that was just foolish.

a good game here or there doesnt make up for one of the worst seasons in closer life.

I like our chances in game 6, not game 7. but hey you guys are good and a-roid is a hot bat right now, you could very easily win this thing on Wed.

The series is still really in your favor. Would be a huge blow if Victorino cant play, even if he hasnt had the best of series. I think he will play, he's tough as nails.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

Lidge didnt blow anything against the rockies. dude only pitched in 3 games leading up to the series. one was a one out save. some people thought that meant he was "back" but that was just foolish.

a good game here or there doesnt make up for one of the worst seasons in closer life.

I like our chances in game 6, not game 7. but hey you guys are good and a-roid is a hot bat right now, you could very easily win this thing on Wed.

The series is still really in your favor. Would be a huge blow if Victorino cant play, even if he hasnt had the best of series. I think he will play, he's tough as nails.

I am really concerned about game 6. Really wasn't thrilled with Burnett on short rest, even less thrilled with Petitte on 3 days. Not sure about game 7. CC has been good so far and I really don't think he has had his best stuff. Who knows if he will have it on another short rest day. The good thing for the Yanks is that they will have Matsui and Posada back in the lineups for both games.
Not sure what to expect out of Pedro and whomever pitches game 7. Agree about Victorino, you got to love his toughness.
Both teams seem to be warming up at the plate (with the exceptions of Howard and Texieria). But I want to believe (obviously I'm biased) that the Yanks have so good at home all season, that they find away to win one out of two games. Perferably game 6, cause if it gets to 7 you would think that the Phills would have all the momentum and they would be playing with the house money after being down 3-1.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I am really concerned about game 6. Really wasn't thrilled with Burnett on short rest, even less thrilled with Petitte on 3 days. Not sure about game 7. CC has been good so far and I really don't think he has had his best stuff. Who knows if he will have it on another short rest day. The good thing for the Yanks is that they will have Matsui and Posada back in the lineups for both games.
Not sure what to expect out of Pedro and whomever pitches game 7. Agree about Victorino, you got to love his toughness.
Both teams seem to be warming up at the plate (with the exceptions of Howard and Texieria). But I want to believe (obviously I'm biased) that the Yanks have so good at home all season, that they find away to win one out of two games. Perferably game 6, cause if it gets to 7 you would think that the Phills would have all the momentum and they would be playing with the house money after being down 3-1.

I agree and think for the Yankees, a Game 6 win is a must. I like your chances though...a lot. Theres nobody I would rather have pitch in this kind of game right now than Andy Pettite. Hes a complete stud. I dont see the Phillies getting more than 3 runs, so unless the NY bats go ice cold, you'll be poppoing champagne tomorrow around midnight! I'd say the Yankees have an 80% chance of winning Game 6.

If I am wrong and it comes to a Game 7, then everything changes. I dont think CC will have his best stuff and I would expect the Yankees to be very tight.