Sandman9000 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2003 Pettitte's 3-3 in the World Series, and coming into this Series he sported a 5.08 World Series ERA. Sure, he holds the record for postseason wins, but that's entirely a product of the wild card. The record for WORLD SERIES wins is held by Whitey Ford, with 10. Oh yes, if you want to compare Pettitte and Beckett, I'd point out that Pettitte didn't get his first postseason victory until he was 24. Beckett's only 23. Pettitte is pitching well though. He's been the only Yank to pitch consistently well during the majority of the post season, with Game 6 vs. Boston being the exception, and he left with the lead in that game. If I had to have anyone on the Yanks staff go against Beckett, it'd be Pettitte. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2003 By the way...it's official. Beckett is getting the ball for Game 6. Carl "John Mayer" Pavano in Game 7 if necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted October 25, 2003 I just realized how massive these two games can be. If the Marlins DO take this in seven, there's a pretty good chance that they would have had to survive Pettite, Wells, Mussina and Clemens in the final two games. If that happens and they pull it off, no one can deny that they earned the title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ghettoman Report post Posted October 25, 2003 I don't see how you can deny they earned the title if they win tomorrow, there just a great team right now that any baseball purist can love. If they do go through Mussina and Petite in a similar fashion to Woods/Prior(well obvious they only have to beat 1 out of 2), than I think a good motto for the club would be "Pitching doesn't win games, we win games". Any club that can say they beat Prior, Woods, Clemens, and Petitte/Mussina definetly deserves to win it all. In all honesty though, from a Yankees point of view, there's something in the air. Whether it's game 7 magic, or Steinbrenner ushering a new era in Yankee history by firing half his staff, it's there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted October 25, 2003 I don't see how you can deny they earned the title if they win tomorrow, there just a great team right now that any baseball purist can love. If they do go through Mussina and Petite in a similar fashion to Woods/Prior(well obvious they only have to beat 1 out of 2), than I think a good motto for the club would be "Pitching doesn't win games, we win games". Any club that can say they beat Prior, Woods, Clemens, and Petitte/Mussina definetly deserves to win it all. In all honesty though, from a Yankees point of view, there's something in the air. Whether it's game 7 magic, or Steinbrenner ushering a new era in Yankee history by firing half his staff, it's there. They didn't beat Clemens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Yankee tidbit: The team formed in 1903, won a world series in 1928 (25 years), 1953 (50 years), 1978 (75 years) and are in it for the big century mark. Unfortunately, the almighty suck of Jeff Weaver (among other things) may be a force to powerful for even destiny and The Babe to overcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BobbyWhioux Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Unfortunately, the almighty suck of Jeff Weaver (among other things) may be a force to powerful for even destiny and The Babe to overcome. I think Soriano striking out approximately 800 times through the first five games -- and all the runs not scored because of it -- might be more of a factor than Weaver, who has only been in and screwed up one game thus far. Though I certainly hope Weaver "gets a chance to redeem himself" [wink wink nudge nudge]. (though if I were Torre, nobody but Pettitte and Rivera touch that ball tomorrow). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Yankee tidbit: The team formed in 1903, won a world series in 1928 (25 years), 1953 (50 years), 1978 (75 years) and are in it for the big century mark. Unfortunately, the almighty suck of Jeff Weaver (among other things) may be a force to powerful for even destiny and The Babe to overcome. Stop blaming Weaver. Everyone knows he sucks, and knew he'd screw up. Joe Torre should get the blame for putting him in the game in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted October 25, 2003 something's been pissing me off about baseball lately and someone finally wrote a column about it. column I think Torre's a good manager, but I think he, like most managers, uses his pen horribly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Yankee tidbit: The team formed in 1903, won a world series in 1928 (25 years), 1953 (50 years), 1978 (75 years) and are in it for the big century mark. Unfortunately, the almighty suck of Jeff Weaver (among other things) may be a force to powerful for even destiny and The Babe to overcome. Stop blaming Weaver. . I REFUSE~! It's just as much his falt for being a worthless lug that Joe has to put on the Play off roster so Jeff doesn't hang himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Gammons: Marlins not one year wonders. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/gammons/story?id=1646426 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Gammons: Marlins not one year wonders. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/gammons/story?id=1646426 Hey, they were saying that last year about The Angels! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Is Luis Castillo a free agent? The Marlins face the free agency of Pedge and Mike Lowell already. Along with Castillo, they were three of the four top performers the Marlins had this year. That's a tough hurdle, especially when the Phillies and Braves will be hot on their tails next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2003 Yeah, he is. I think that 2/3 of them will be back, and Castillo is the most expendable of the three. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted October 26, 2003 Gammons: Marlins not one year wonders. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/gammons/story?id=1646426 Hey, they were saying that last year about The Angels! Exactly. The Marlins have no business being in the World Series, either did Anaheim. I could name at least 5 better teams then them....6 if I include the Cubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted October 26, 2003 You notice that only like four people wave the Thunder Dildos in the Bronx? They make me proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2003 There has been 4 times already when the entire Yankee crowd has erupted for a strikeout, but it's just been a foul ball. Can they not see well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2003 Holy acrobatics at the plate! 1-0 Florida!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2003 C'mon, Miguel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted October 26, 2003 If the Marlins win, its because the Yanks choked...this is terrible to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2003 Wow. Yankees fans are making excuses already. The Marlins have talent. Get over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted October 26, 2003 Garcia, Boone and Soriano. Fuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted October 26, 2003 Garcia removes himself from said "fuck" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted October 26, 2003 Boone did something right! GOD DAMN YOU SORIANO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2003 Beckett is on fire tonight. Dare I say that one run may be enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2003 E-6 on Jeter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted October 26, 2003 Just wouldn't be a Yankee game without multiple failed attempts to score a somewhat easy run and completely frustrating errors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2003 2-0 Florida. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2003 Big Stein is loading up his shotgun and finishing up a glass of bourbon right about now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2003 HAHA. Bunt basehit by Alex Gonzalez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
