vs. YANKEES 9/09

[Il BuonO]

Losing Nick is no small thing. He solidified the top of the order for us. McLouth wasn't yet up for us when Nick was moved there so I have no doubt he will be a better solution than others that were tried there previously and his speed is a big boost on the base paths. However, Nick's bat and on base skills can't be replaced. I'm uneasy about this going forward. Hopeful but very uneasy.

[OFFNY]

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Our Pythagorean record will go back down some again after this.

[tntoriole]

Hmmm, Granderson doesn't start today, but has 5 rbis. Not many on our bench that could bring that kind of firepower.

[Il BuonO]

OOC, but does anyone think McLouth wd be a better CF than AJones?

Yes....and Adam should be moved to right to take advantage of his arm.

[tntoriole]

Good move by Buck, get your star out before another "accident" pitch from a Yankee pitcher and try to get this horror show over as quick as possible.

[LA2]

We've made a bunch of horrible (Chamberlain, Wade) and mediocre (Logan) relievers look masterful.

Feels like a futile bottom of the 9th instead of the 8th. Hasn't felt like this since the middle of the season.

[Il BuonO]

Yes....and Adam should be moved to right to take advantage of his arm.

Of course this will never happen.

[eddie83]

We've made a bunch of horrible (Chamberlain, Wade) and mediocre (Logan) relievers look masterful.

Feels like a futile bottom of the 9th instead of the 8th. Hasn't felt like this since the middle of the season.

Calm down it's one game. Those guys pitched mostly ahead in the count which changes everything. Joba got a little lucky but the others threw well.

[LA2]

Arrieta, Gregg, Hunter, Betemit, Flaherty, Avery, Exposito--sort of feels like an Old Timers' Game. Their innings shdn't count, just an exhibition for nostalgia's sake.

[Il BuonO]

Hunter hit 98 his last time out. Uh, closer stuff anyone? Before you laugh it off, closers typically are two pitch pitchers. Hunter has two effective pitches. Or at least set up guy, he's never had any problems with command.

[eddie83]

Hunter hit 98 his last time out. Uh, closer stuff anyone? Before you laugh it off, closers typically are two pitch pitchers. Hunter has two effective pitches. Or at least set up guy, he's never had any problems with command.

He could be solid here, no question.

[eddie83]

Lowe coming in it looks like, we aren't done yet.

[Il BuonO]

Hunter hit 98 his last time out. Uh, closer stuff anyone? Before you laugh it off, closers typically are two pitch pitchers. Hunter has two effective pitches. Or at least set up guy, he's never had any problems with command.

Wait til he gives up a HR, I'll deny all of this.....

[LA2]

Lots of empty lower seats. Was it like that all game or did a lot of people leave early?

[Il BuonO]

Pretty nice job there by Hunter. Of course he's not coming into the game with two runners on and one out.