Now we're talkin'. Mo is scaring me. 3 shaky outings or as John Sterling said today, "his August blip."



A budding Yankee fan. My grandson Thomas (half of the the twins - sister Callie). And as you can see I'm planting the seed of Godfather fanhood. See I am a guy. You can't trust that SC guy, but ya gotta love him.

Congratulations, handsome little boy.

Absolutely adorable, MC.

The babies are getting big, MC! Thomas is adorable, and I love your shirt. When we go to Italy, I would like you to wear it every day, please.

Oh, and the Yankees rule!

What the heck is wrong with MLB? Who's in charge of scheduling? On the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, they're REALLY going to have them playing on the road against Anaheim? That's ridiculous!

Why? Do the Yankees think that the September 11th attacks were solely against them? Do the Yankees think they have special priveleges and connections to the 9/11 anniversary??

Actually, HBO did an excellent documentary on the 2001 World Series and how it helped to heal the city of NY in the aftermath of the attacks. I don't know if you've ever seen it, but I highly recommend it airs again. I've been looking for it, but haven't seen it on the schedule.

And FWIW, do you really think that Irishman speaks for the entire Yankee organization as your post implies?

1. There are two baseball teams in New York City. The Yankees have no claim on the day as their own.

2. The return to normalcy (including sports events) back in 2001 after the attacks was the single best healer for the populace.

3. I'll leave any implications of my post to your imagination.

Did I ever say the day was all about the Yankees? No, of course not. But seriously, what were they thinking when they made this year's schedule? BOTH New York teams could have been home. The Yankees played a day game while the Mets are playing a night game. You're telling me the Yankees couldn't have been home for this weekend?

Yes, there are two NY teams. The Mets played at home today, and I agree with Irish that the Yankees should have as well. They are NY teams, and it was their city that was attacked on that horrible day. Players of both teams have given time to the families of the victims in the aftermath, and it would have been nice to see them both here in NY.

But you're crying about the Yankees not being in town on the anniversary of the worst day in the City's history.

EXACTLY SB! That was my point. Not to mention the HBO documentary but the YES Network also featured a special about 9/11 and how the Yankees helped not just during the 2001 World Series but also with the friendships they've made with some of the victims families that they still share to this day.

But did I ever say it was solely about the Yankees? Once again, no. It just so happens that the Mets are home and the Yankees were away on this day. I just think it's poor that the Yankees aren't in New York on this day.

Congratulations to Mariano Rivera for his 600th save! He is undoubtedly one of the greatest closers in the history of the game. Go, Mo!

One of the greatest closers? No, he is THE greatest closer of all time. Congrats to Mr. 600 and still counting

602! Congrats, Sandman!!

SQUEEEE!!!

Here's to the greatest closer of all-time

So let me ask you guys the question that's being asked. Which records more impressive: Jeter's 3,000 hits or Mo's 602 saves?

IMO, it's Mo. Mo is one of a kind. Every season, the doom and gloomers says it's his last, but he just keeps on going.

Very good point SB. Not to mention the fact that whenever he does blow a save (which is somewhat rare) the same old words are repeated, "he's finished."

However, in Jeter's defense, I believe only 28 other players in baseball HISTORY have obtained 3,000 and no Yankee has EVER done it.

Congrats to the 2011 AL East Champion New York Yankees. I'll be honest. Even I didn't pick them to win the division this year

A GREAT article that I'm glad was written. Girardi always seems to get the blame but never the credit. I absolultey agree with them this time that a major reason for the Yankees success this year has been because of Joe.

Joe Girardi = Credit

It was a great victory. I was impressed when they didn't celebrate until they clinched the division. So who are you betting on for the Wild Card - Boston or Tampa?

I'm REALLY hoping for Tampa or even Anaheim at this point. I just hope it's not too late yet. Actually glad the Yankees lost yesterday so Tampa could move a half game up. Hopefully the Yankees can sweep Boston this weekend and then Tampa can sweep the Yankees after that to secure the wild card.

Another good article, this time giving credit where credit is due with Brian Cashman and not panicking when the Yankees didn't sign Lee and trade some of there younger stars (such as Nova) who are carrying them now.

Brian Cashman = Credit

The Yanks are in, the Blow Sox are OUT! I thought there would be a certain Red Sox fan checking in here. I hope he's OK. Wouldn't want him to suffer from chagrin or other such malady.

May the New Jersey Devil stick a pine cone up your nose.

Sportsmanship, fellas!

Went to the Yanks/BoSux\\\Sox (j/k! ;)) game last weekend and there were A LOT of Sox fans there -- in the subway as well (hell, right next to me -- couples even, NYY/BOS couples) and everything remained quit civil. Until fans got a few drinks in them, anyway -- but -- I never like to hear "Yankees Suck!" or "Boston Sucks!" chants at any game! It's a game! Kids are there, for chrissakes. Some Yankee fan asshole even yelled shit at Boston fans right in front of me -- NOT COOL!

Cheer your team, don't jeer the other team....

There are many pine cones down here to choose one. I'll try to find a small one.

I can't believe they canned Terry Francona! I guess he didn't pitch good enough or hit enough home runs.

It looks that way and if it is, in fact, true, it's a disturbing move. They (Sox management) looked for a scapegoat and they found an easy one even if he (Francona) wasn't the responsible party.

The Sox have now become something I hate... an over-bloated, overpaid and over ego inflated team of big babies. Now the A.L. East has two of those teams.