[World Series] Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees

[DJ Rhude]

and we didn't have to use middle relief, awesome.

Which makes no sense because last month everyone was crowing about how our bullpen was suddenly a major strength with the emergence of Hughes....all of a sudden he runs out of bullets and we are back to hoping for 7 or 8 innings from our starters.....You know Giradi has no confidence in those guys when he brings in Damaso lol....Roberston the only guy outside of Mo I think Giradi still has faith in.....they did add Bruney to the roster so maybe he'll make an appearance

 

[Chrispy]

Off to Philly. Yanks goal to take 2 of 3. Rotation is looking like Pettitte, Sabathia, and back to Burnett on three days rest.

Let's hope the Yankee line-up wakes up a little bit. Bottom of the order needs to start contributing.

Burnett would be on four days rest

off day tomorrow, pettitte pitches Saturday, C.C. sunday and Burnett Monday

 

[mobbdeep1122]

Burnett would be on four days rest

off day tomorrow, pettitte pitches Saturday, C.C. sunday and Burnett Monday

In that case Burnett would be pitching on 3 days rest.

That's a pretty big risk for the Yankees to go with that strategy, hopefully it blows up in their face.

Words can't describe how big Game 3 is. If the Phils win, then they don't have to use Lee on 3 days rest, they can take a shot with Blanton/Happ (who have both been good this season). If the Yankees win, you have to come back with Lee on short rest because you cannot go down 3-1 to NY.

It's gonna be nuts Sat night -- Pettitte is the truth in the playoffs, hopefully the 08 Hamels shows up.

 

[DJ Rhude]

In that case Burnett would be pitching on 3 days rest.

That's a pretty big risk for the Yankees to go with that strategy, hopefully it blows up in their face.

Not really a risk, it's our best option when you look at the big picture.....we gotta go with our best pitchers.....Giradi's not going to take a chance and spot start Ace or Chaudin....Chamberlain's shot this season, so you know he's not going risk starting him.....that just leaves the big 3

 

[Blade]

Pettite will be tough saturday night, and Hamels better take some inspiration from Lee and The Old Goat. Sick and tired of his "woe me" bullshit, start pitching like a MVP!

My X-mas list:
1) Instant replay in MLB
2) Computerized K-Zone, what the hell kind of k-zone was that last night?!? And I mean that for both sides. The night before was iffy too, but last nights was just plain retarded.
3) Send all Umpires back to baseball school.

 

[mobbdeep1122]

Not really a risk, it's our best option when you look at the big picture.....we gotta go with our best pitchers.....Giradi's not going to take a chance and spot start Ace or Chaudin....Chamberlain's shot this season, so you know he's not going risk starting him.....that just leaves the big 3

Starting all of your starters on 3 days rest is a risk to me, lol. But it's the World Series so you're right, you gotta go with your best. Now's not the time to mess around.

 

[SethMode]

Man that was a tough game. Pedro pitched pretty well, the Phils just could not touch Burnett. Howard looked might mortal last night, especially considering he's supposed to be this RHP killer.

Need a big game from Hamels tomorrow. We all know what he's capable of, but he hasn't looked "right" all year, so we'll see which version comes out.

Is it just me, or is Burnett one of the ugliest dudes of all time?

 

[SethMode]

My X-mas list:
1) Instant replay in MLB
2) Computerized K-Zone, what the hell kind of k-zone was that last night?!? And I mean that for both sides. The night before was iffy too, but last nights was just plain retarded.
3) Send all Umpires back to baseball school.

Those are all good. The strike zone was iffy, but it was at least consistent. I was more pissed off at the Phils for looking at outside curveballs for strike 3 time and time again. Eventually it has to sink in that he's calling those. :banghead:

 

[kmanharris]

Pettite will be tough saturday night, and Hamels better take some inspiration from Lee and The Old Goat. Sick and tired of his "woe me" bullshit, start pitching like a MVP!

My X-mas list:
1) Instant replay in MLB
2) Computerized K-Zone, what the hell kind of k-zone was that last night?!? And I mean that for both sides. The night before was iffy too, but last nights was just plain retarded.
3) Send all Umpires back to baseball school.

I am not a fan of computerized K-zone, personally I think its retarded. I get frustrated with the calls that umpires behind the plate make but he was consistent and that is all you can ask for. IMO human umpiring is what makes the game good, you won't see any players complaining about it. If you have 2 strikes on you and its close, you have to swing, you can't take a chance.

Last night he was calling the outside pitch all game, hitters have to adjust and can't just take it.

 

[Blade]

You guys make good points, but then why even have a plate? I mean if the plate really doesn't provide any basis for the k-zone if an ump can set up his at his liberty. 5 inches of the plate on one side and nada on the other. Have the zone 2 feet tall while you are at or 1 foot tall.

I am glad it was consistent, but if they are gonna set up that zone, than that call should happen everytime, and the zone should increase or decrease mid game depending on the pitcher out there.

Hell the computer can set that up, the ump punches in some settings and voila, you got a consistent zone depending on each ump's preference. And you still enjoy your human aspect.

I just get pissed when:

1) the zone changes while in the middle of the game.
2) the call isn't made everytime.

 

[mobbdeep1122]

They should stick with the umpiring system they have now. I don't like the idea of going computerized. All I ask for from the home plate umpire is consistency and not letting the players influence you.

What they should do is add an additional umpire in a booth upstairs who looks at every close play in question and if there is a need to go that specific umpire, the crew on the field can make a quick call to the umpire in the booth to find out what the correct call is. By the time they walk to the phone (could be in one of the dugouts) the decision should be made so the delay wouldn't take long.

 

[Rayman]

Shaping up to be one hell of a series.

 

[Chrispy]

Blanton is scheduled to start Game 4

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4609363

 

[SethMode]

Overturn of that HR was terrible I think. There wasn't a single angle that showed it was inconclusively a HR.

Ugh.

 

[DJ Rhude]

The camera was above the railing though.....they made the right call imo

And I'm not just saying that because I'm a Yankees fan lol

 

[SethMode]

The camera was above the railing though.....they made the right call imo

And I'm not just saying that because I'm a Yankees fan lol

It was close, I agree...I dunno though, you can't call it based on what you "think" it might have been. After looking at every angle, I can't see how you can overturn it.

And I'm not just saying that because I'm a Phillie fan lol

 

[SethMode]

Doesn't really matter now...FML.

Still, how a previous WSMVP gives up an RBI single to Andy Petitte...I still can't really think about it without gagging.

 

[kmanharris]

It was close, I agree...I dunno though, you can't call it based on what you "think" it might have been. After looking at every angle, I can't see how you can overturn it.

And I'm not just saying that because I'm a Phillie fan lol

It definitely looked like it was going to go over the rail if not for the camera. The ball was on its way down when it hit but it hit the top part of the camera lens. Either way people would complain about the decision but I do believe it was going over.

Simple solution to fix the problem though, move the fucking cameras 3 feet back. Why in the world would you have the camera in the field of play?

edit: 2-1 series lead with CC going tomorrow. Hopefully we are able to take a 3-1 lead before we have to face Lee again.

 

[Rayman]

It definitely looked like it was going to go over the rail if not for the camera. The ball was on its way down when it hit but it hit the top part of the camera lens. Either way people would complain about the decision but I do believe it was going over.

Simple solution to fix the problem though, move the fucking cameras 3 feet back. Why in the world would you have the camera in the field of play?

edit: 2-1 series lead with CC going tomorrow. Hopefully we are able to take a 3-1 lead before we have to face Lee again.

MLB said the camera was out of position and will be moved.

BTW, there was nothing "inconclusive" about that call.

 

[DJ Fog]

Seeing a lot less WS records above the avatars now that the tides have turned.

GO YANKS