Verlander: After a rough first inning, Justin Verlander settled down and ended up with 11 Ks, leaving the Yankees helpless at the plate. Well, that’s not much a feat since Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira look like corpses, and Derek Jeter strikes out to end rallies like it’s going out of style.
Girardi: After throwing 99 pitches over 5 laborious innings, CC Sabathia was allowed to take the mound in the 6th. He was obviously gassed and was ineffective nearly the whole night. The Tigers quickly tacked on another run after a bunt single and a double, giving Detroit a 4-2 lead.
Then in the 9th with one out, one runner on, and the Yankees down by only a run, Russell Martin was allowed to hit against Jose Valverde. While he hit the ball deep to right, where was Montero? Offensively, Russell Martin is not good. Montero is a beast. What’s the point of having Montero listed as the backup catcher if you refuse use him? This is the same manager who the day before pinch-hit Eric Chavez for Brett Gardner because he might “pop one.”
Davis: While CC Sabathia clearly didn’t have it on Tuesday night (5.1 IP, 6 BB, 3 K, 7 H, 4 ER), Gerry Davis’ strike zone was horrible. It nearly always sounds lame to blame the umpire, but you can’t look at the chart below (courtesy of BrooksBaseball.Net) and not conclude that the Tigers were the beneficiaries of Davis’ warped perception. The green triangles are balls called by Davis on Yankee pitches. The red squares are strikes called by Davis on Detroit pitches. Look at the sides of the zone. Awful.
64 Comments
Ed October 4, 2011 01:25
Thank you for being the only ones to mention the strike zone. It was like a game Verlander was playing, seeing how far outside he could pitch to LHB and still get the call.
Combined with CC’s Ankiel-like fastball command, that was quite a hole to climb out of.
Clueless Joe Torre October 4, 2011 01:26
And you assholes thought I was bad. Well I am…but still
Larry The Cable Guy October 9, 2011 00:21
Need free cable?
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Tomorrow October 4, 2011 01:28
You guys know what must be done.
Captain Morgan October 4, 2011 01:30
One thing is certain though: Eduardo Nunez has enormous balls
Ben October 4, 2011 01:47
Nomaas once again shows its amazing ability to figure out a way to blame everything on Girardi.
Also, how do you possibly write this post blaming everyone but the one person who actually lost us this game, CC Sabathia? In the biggest game of the season CC walked 6 guys and allowed 13 baserunners in 5.1 innings. Frankly he was lucky he only gave up only four runs. For the ace of the team that simply isn’t good enough, and this loss falls on his (very broad) shoulders. I love CC, but he was just awful tonight, bad strikezone or no, this one is on him.
Atty Brenard Joshua Kaaback October 4, 2011 02:43
Get back to bed, son
My 57th Name October 4, 2011 03:11
CC wasn’t his best but how do you blame him for a loss in a game which was tied up? Hmmm….
How about our ding bat manager not bringing in Mariano in the 7th.
Delmon Young said in the post game “we know Mo ain’t coming in without a lead.”
why is Joe giving teams that comfort?
Did you really October 4, 2011 12:06
Did you REALLY just suggest that Mo pitch in the 7TH???
Oh how I love this site and the retards that post here…
“We have no other relievers! If AJ only makes it through 5, lets bring MO in!!!”
Thanks for the laugh… douche.
King of the Centaurs October 4, 2011 15:43
Smart manager puts him in whenever the situation warrants it. If that means 7th inning, so be it. How much good is he doing us locked away in the bullpen for leads that never come?
Did you really October 4, 2011 16:24
Nice! I get TWO bouts of laughter. That first idiot, now you! Yours was HYSTERICAL! Yes… the “smart manager”. Tell me genius, how many times (in the 9th inning closer era) have you seen the “closer” put on the mound in the 7th in a NON elimination game??? THANKS FOR THE LAUGHS CAPT DOUCHEBAG… Do you even know how to play the game? Please change your name to King of the Douches, its more accurately descriptive.
Curtis October 4, 2011 19:29
You’re on the wrong site. We don’t want your kind here. And by your kind, I mean idiots.
Did you really October 5, 2011 12:35
And it CONTINUES!
An idiot, saying idiots arent welcome!
Without idiots, there would be no comments here, genius!
I should stop… a battle of wits with an unarmed foe isnt really challenging. But it is funny! Morons….
Brandon October 4, 2011 02:01
Not the last time Gerry fucked us over:
http://nomaas.org/images/blowncall.jpg
Brandon October 4, 2011 02:02
Or first time. Lol
Nick Swisher October 4, 2011 02:07
Where am I at? I fouled out 3 times tonight!
Swivel Neck October 4, 2011 19:49
I suck!
King of the Centaurs October 4, 2011 02:50
Montero should sub for Tex. Any lug can play first base, we might as well have a lug that can hit.
Can’t believe this rests on AJ now…
Filipino Guy October 4, 2011 03:37
DONT STOP BELIEVINNNNNNNNNNN’
Careful Observer October 4, 2011 03:32
Gardner
Jeter
Granderson
Cano
A-Rod
Tex
Swisher
Montero DH
Russell
Routine Ground Ball October 4, 2011 06:43
Are you out of your mind? You take Posada out of the lineup?! Have you been watching the games?! You leave Tex, Arod, Swish, and Martin in, but you pull Posada?!
Guys been a part of every run scoring rally. Vs RHP he’s been solid. You got RHP choke artist Rick Porcello on the mound, and you pull Jorge?!
But yeah, let’s pull him. Okay…
Slap Me and Call Me Sally October 4, 2011 12:10
Can’t believe I’m actually agreeing with a poster on this site, but yes… how DO you pull Jorge? Douche.
Also, I’ve noticed that Joe could replace Arod with a cardboard cutout of himself at the plate and achieve almost the same results. (he does have the 2 F/C rbis… I’ll concede there).
Cardboard Cutout of Arod October 4, 2011 19:18
Finally! Some love!!!
AJ Burnett October 4, 2011 03:36
Not that big a deal considering I did pitch 32 starts with close to 200 IP for this team & 31% of those starts were QUALITY.
Youse know the saying 3 out of 10 makes you a star in this league.
& don’t worry that I’m booked in a Ski Resort in Denver this weekend.
Bud Selig October 4, 2011 04:13
Gerry Davis is a respected veteran umpire and a personal friend. Shame on you for questioning his judgement.
Jimmie Reese October 4, 2011 04:31
best photoshop ever
Game 4 strategy October 4, 2011 04:35
AJ 2 innings
Hughes 2 innings
Soriano 1 inning
Robertson 2innings
Rivera 2 innings
My 57th Name October 4, 2011 12:12
NO! Let’s START MO!!!
Game 4 offensive strategy October 4, 2011 12:14
Pinch hit for good players who have actually hit in the playoffs with players who played well for two months in May.
Leave your hot hitting rookie on the bench while your noodle dick catcher who just git hit with 100 mph heat in the ribs swings at the first pitch against a closer who cannot find the plate.
Tex October 4, 2011 04:46
Thanks. I thought I would get one of the three pictures.
The Truth October 4, 2011 07:12
I rarely blame umpires, but when Ron Darling is questioning your strike zone you know you are fucking up, For God’s sake the last “strike” to Cano was up by his fucking chin. As for Girardi honestly does this man not use his fucking eyes. Your Ace has labored through five innings & you leave him out there? Joe WAKE UP. As for the rest of this pitiful lineup,
Alex? Enough said the man is hurt I can’t keep piling on. As for Tex it’s about fucking time someone called his ass out. For god’s sake this makes three straight postseasons he has sucked ass. Hey Swish it’s 2-0 the guy nearly imploded the night before you might want to give him some rope to hang himself. The real culprit on this night is them man no one in our sheep of a fan base will crticize, Derek Jeter. You would normally bunt any other time so why the hell didn’t he do it with Gardner on first in the 3rd inning? Oh did I mention the 7th & 9th when he shit his pants again? Fucking Worthless the lot of them.
Relax October 4, 2011 07:36
Decent shape. Pound the dog Porcello. Return home and win it with Nova. Time to shine!
Yogi October 4, 2011 13:01
You know what the fuck I’d say…
Just Saying October 4, 2011 19:56
Texas has a lot of electrical votes?
Jason Giambi October 4, 2011 08:05
The Yankees have been finished since losing game 2. No doubt about it. Mark Teixeira is the 2nd coming of me.
Brian S. October 4, 2011 15:09
You had an OBP over .400 in some of your years here, even in the middle of your contract! I wish Teixiera was you!
Cash October 4, 2011 08:43
Hindsight will be 20 20 in the upcoming offseason and I will make the roster younger, if I have my way…..
Tito Francona October 4, 2011 08:52
I’m available.
:) October 4, 2011 08:59
:D
:0 October 4, 2011 09:06
(.)(.)
Laura Posada October 4, 2011 09:53
My tits are bigger.
;) October 4, 2011 15:10
8========> ~~~~~
Donald Trump October 4, 2011 10:27
You’re hired.
three scrubsketeers October 4, 2011 09:01
somos Ramon Santiago, Brandon Inge, and Delmon Busta himself Young
Russ October 4, 2011 10:52
That’s what makes these loses feel even worse.
The Truth October 4, 2011 09:09
Delmon is just getting back at us for last year with the the Twins. Honestly Tex better do something tonight or he should not bother getting on the flight back. This shit is getting old.
rocky dijon October 4, 2011 09:18
Thanks Girardi….at what point does he get fired?
Look kids, another Idiot! October 4, 2011 12:22
Yes! Fire Joe…
Take the East with the shitty team this website claimed the Yanks had to start the season (remember, the gritty alcoholic team from beantown was supposed to be wicked aaahsum?) Series isn’t even over yet and youre firing the manager.
Don’t project your own life here… the fact that you lost your job at 7-11 because you can’t give the proper change on a slurpee purchase isnt a reason to start typing moronic statments on the internet. Take your own life instead.
Christ, if this site was devoid of douchebags… where the fuck would you be? Like moths to a flame I tell ya…
potatoes October 4, 2011 16:58
If this site was devoid of profane douchebags, you wouldn’t be here.
Cameron Diaz October 4, 2011 09:43
I’ve put a spell on Alex after he dumped me.
That’s what you get for fucking with a Charlie’s Angel.
Right, Minka?
Girardi October 4, 2011 12:40
Ten more wins and they will be sniffing my jock.
27 Rings October 4, 2011 12:52
Jeter – I can’t hit with guys on base.
Tex – I can’t hit when it’s below 60 degrees.
Swisher – I hit 250 foot fly balls.
ARod – I can’t hit because I have an ouchy.
Gardner – Why am I batting 9th on this team?
Soriano – Home run good, yes?
Burnett – You want me to do what?
Insanity October 4, 2011 13:13
Don’t forget:
CC- $20 million per year to be pedestrian in October once again.
Girardi – My job is to keep the bullpen fresh.
Freddy Garcia October 4, 2011 15:15
I outpitched CC! HA!
AJ Burnett October 4, 2011 22:30
So did I! HAHAHAHA
Tony Clark October 4, 2011 13:39
See ya next season Yankees fans.
Mark Teixeira really blows.
OffroadDirtBiker October 4, 2011 15:03
Maybe the catcher should paste the Excel scatter plot on his mitt…lol
jack October 4, 2011 15:13
Blaming the umps? Are you fucking serious? How fucking embarrassing. THE GREATEST FRANCHISE IN SPORTS WITH THE BIGGEST PAYROLL IS NOW BLAMING THE UMPS. HAHAHAHAHAH!
Gerry Davis October 4, 2011 16:01
Any team’s fans would complain about a ten call advantage against them.
jock October 4, 2011 22:31
Blaming the injuries? Are you fucking serious? How fucking embarrassing. THE GREATEST TEAM IN THE HISTORY OF BASEBALL, EVEN BETTER THAN THE 1927 YANKEES, IS NOT BLAMING A SHITTY SEPTEMBER ON INJURIES. HAHAHAHAHAH!
jock October 4, 2011 22:31
*NOW
The Truth October 4, 2011 15:51
Hey Red Sox troll, good luck finding someone to manage your collection of beer drinking, game tanking, quitting in September against a last place team bunch of pussies. Ha ha ha ha.
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