"barely beating the Red Sox in maybe their best outing of the year"

okay, really, my point is that the Yankees aren't going anywhere this season. maybe if they make a blockbuster trade involving 2 or 3 reliable pitchers

Yankees trade for Leiter, though I haven't found out for what/whom (Leiter was designated for assignment, so...). I suppose it's not a bad pickup, but with Wang possibly gone for awhile, we're going to need somebody who at the very least has some starting experience. Not bad. Hideo Nomo is also available, maybe we could keep that Japanese thing going. Matsui-Wang-Nomo, hmm...

Wang is from Taiwan not Japan. I didn't know Nomo was available. I also heard they might go after some kid from Seattle but I forgot his name. As for Leiter, I think they just got rid of some minor leaguer

Alright then. Let's change it then to the "Asian Connection" (though I suppose it wouldn't be PC) and make a T-shirt with Matsui, Nomo, and Wang on it?

I'm so glad we didn't get Kaz Matsui a couple of years ago. I remember the Yanks were somewhat interested in getting him and a lot of other teams were. Smart idea we stuck with what we had at the time. I'm excited to see Leiter pitch tonight. I'm sure he'll get rocked (you're first start in the AL is against Boston in Fenway) but he could surprise you

Kazuo Matsui isn't a good fielder at all, certainly not what we need at this point, so I'm also glad we didn't acquire him.

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I played as Leiter on MVP Baseball 2005 last night. Seems to be good. Then again, when I put Redding on the Yankees roster, I struck out the first two batters...

His efforts in the 2000 WS are enough to solidify him as one tough SOB when he threw 142 pitches (even if the Yanks still won against that other New York team).

Sheff knocks the f out of that knuckleball! 4-0 Yanks

A-Rod's 3rd homer in 4 games, 5-1 Yanks

*WHEW!*

Tony Mosrite, what happened to your Cocks this weekend!? They drop 3 outta 4 to the Yanks at home, now they're only a half a game out

Mmm, Leiter is awesome! Great job by the Yanks. Cano had a rookie mistake, but it was close. Darn close.

Yeah I was about to kill Cano if he blew that game for us. And Leiter pitched an absolute gem! The guy is picked up yesterday, told he's pitching today against Boston in Boston and only gives up 1 run and 3 walks to go with 8 strike outs in 6 1/3 innings GREAT JOB AL!

Cano's a rookie. He's still adjusting, no big.

Very scary 9th inning. Great relay by ARod, Posada and Tino. And did you see that catch by Jeter? It was a virtually impossible catch to make, but he did it.

It was actually the second of the night like that for Jeter, which continues to make it more and more clear that he shouldn't have been passed over for the all-star game.

And yes, A-Rod continues to be a prowess, it's really good to see he's gotten over last years "jitters" or whatever.

Nice new avatar Babe And what catch are you guys referring to? Brown's suppose to go tomorrow so let's hope he continues to keep this good thing going

Thank you, Irish. Love me some DJ. He made a catch, I believe it was in the 8th inning, that looked like it was going to go right over his head, and he just jumped up and plucked it out of the sky. Great catch. And it was a disgrace that he wasn't in the All Star game, but heck, better he rested up for these last four games.

Leiter was tossed in their like some poor kid smothered in barbecue sauce and raw meat and thrown into a cageful of tigers. He was poised, controlled and pitched a great game.

I'm really looking forward to continue seeing Leither pitch. I think if he keeps pitching the way he did tonight and Moose and Unit stays healthy and we get Wang back for the playoffs, they got a legitate shot to win it (if not the favorite with that lineup as well). Should make for some interesting and exciting baseball in the Bronx

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gonna lay you down by the fire.
And caress your womanly body,
make ya moan and perspire.
Gonna get those juices flowin'
we makin' love baby, love baby,
love baby, love, love, love, baby!

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[/b][/quote]That's why I chose my words carefully and said that it might be the only game they could win. Glad to see I was wrong

Understood, Irish...my glee was more directed at the Boston fans who were cheering their boys all weekend.

( Though I have to admit...Friday's 17-1 game became somewhat of a joke after a while !! Thank GOD they came back to win the next 2 )

On to Texas...

Apple

Exactly! That game might be the game people are talking about the most because of the score but you know what, it still only counts as 1 game :p

Doesn't matter how many runs they lose by, a loss is a loss and a win is a win. I think it proved that the Yankees couldn't be beaten psychologically, which is just as important. Now we have to see how Baltimore does against Minnesota and how Boston does tonight against Tampa Bay. And, of course, how the Yankees do in Texas!

Brown's pitching tonight. Hopefully his back holds up and can pitch us to another win

Hey, good for the Yankees! The talk around the old coffee pot this morning had a few items come up as it often does between these two teams. Here were the high points.

YF: Yankees took three out of four games. Now we are back! Screw Boston!
BF: Yankees got their asses kick 17-1 though. That is twice this year 17 runs against them. Where were those superstars of yours those night? I didn't see the Yankees busting up Boston like that!
YF: Yeah, well we still took the games!
BF: Well, you should with 206 million plus dollar payroll!
YF: Well, Boston has a high payroll too!
BF: No where near what the Yank-offs do! Maybe a 3rd less.
YF: Well, Our pitching has been a sore spot!
BF: So, tell George to spend 50 million more and bring some more old timers to New York!
YF: Well, Leiter rocked Boston's Boat!
BF: Well, Lets see how many games he wins for that almost 3 million that they are paying him for half a season at age 39!
YF: Well, they will get others too.
BF: Sure what will that make them, like 14 pitchers this year. Must be nice to have anything money can buy and still lose that many games!
YF: Well so did Boston

It is then that A Baltimore Fan steps up and says. Screw Both of you. My O's are right up there with both of you and we only have a 75 Million dollar payroll. Less them half of what Boston gives there team and about 1/3 of what the Yankers give. We may not win the whole thing this year, but I still love those o"s.

YF: Yeah, but you will never have as many titles as the Yankees!

OF: Stop living in the past. If the Yankees don't win it all this year you will see a bunch of people hitting the highway and that includes Brian Chashman that ass-hole who should have know better then to let the Yankees get into this problem.
YF: Well, we are in ahead of you!
OF: so, we have been there the whole year and have a bunch of hurt players. Where have you been but hanging out with Tampa Bay? Who kicked your asses a few time this year, Right?
YF: Screw you, we are there now. Just as long as we are there at the end, that is all that matters! As long as we make the playoffs.
OF: For crying out loud, like who doesn't make the playoffs anymore.

The old man come in and says: Knock off the crap, let's get to work, I don't pay you all to sit around and grumble.
When The Yankees, Boston or the O's start playing ball like the "Cubbies" then you have something to talk about.

Funny thing is, I didn't even think the old man followed baseball.

6 unanswered runs for the Yanks in the top of the 2nd. Not to long ago A-Rod was on 3rd, Matsui on 1st and Sierra just struck out for the first out of the inning. Now it's 6-3 Yanks!

Great inning, wasn't it? But I miss Soriano!! I want him back!!

Sheff and Matsui blast a Homer a piece, 9-5 Yanks.

A couple of innings away from 1st Place.

Brown is pitching beach balls to the plate, Barajas just Homered, 9-6 Rangers.