Roger Clemens really didn’t like Mike Piazza.
Archive of entries posted on August 2007
Hopefully Clemens Has More Gas Left Than Mussina
I’m not sure how he managed it given that his control was all wonky, but Roger Clemens shut down the Red Sox last night. The Yankees themselves were a little wonky, knocking 14 hits off of Josh Beckett but only getting four runs. This is what happens when you swing on the first pitch, guys! [...]
The Farnsworth Rules
Since the Yankees have “Joba Rules” to prevent Joe Torre from destroying his pitching arm, I believe they should also institute “Farnsworth Rules” to prevent fans from killing themselves. Kyle Farnsworth will not pitch the 8th inning ever again in a game that is remotely close in any manner. Kyle Farnsworth will not ever be [...]
The Perfect Baseball Game
Last night was my idea of a perfect game. Not an actual perfect game or a no hitter or anything above and beyond the normal (though I’ve seen those too), but a game that I wish every game could be. In the Bronx, versus the Red Sox, Andy Pettitte starting. It’s August, the Yankees are [...]
John Smoltz, Pretty Insane Guy
Bobby Cox has moved John Smoltz up in the Braves rotation so that he’ll be pithing on three days rest tonight, which is pretty insane. I don’t think it’s just to move him and Hudson apart in the rotation, but so that he can get a start against the Mets. Still, pretty crazy move considering [...]
Andy Pettitte Is Cajun For "God In The Second Half"
I haven’t slept all week, thanks to stay up until 1 or 2am to watch the Yankees lose. Or, in the case of last night, watch Andy Pettitte be awesome. Which is no surprise because he’s an awesome stopper, and an awesome second half pitcher. And just plain awesome. Sometimes, it’s worth it to be [...]
Gameday Explodes As Torre Attempts To Destroy Another Young Pitcher
The Yankees losing to the Angels is an inevitability, though Mike Mussina usually lasts more than 1 2/3 innings. But even as Joe Torre is on his quest to destroy Edwar Ramirez, Gameday is providing laughs to the masochists such as myself who are trying to follow the slaughter. (Click for the non-cropped version). Although [...]
If Only We Had This Kind Of Relief In The Beginning Of The Season
Before this past week, the last time we saw Edwar Ramirez was in a terrible loss against Tampa Bay. Joe Torre had for some reason decided to rest Ramirez for two weeks, then put him in a terrible situation. He couldn’t throw a strike, and when he finally did it went out of the park [...]
It's August And You Know What That Means
August is Andy Pettitte’s time to shine (more then usual)! I approve even though he is not wearing the high socks anymore (for shame, Andy). Just look at this beautiful linescore: I know popular opinion is that Joba Chamberlain is going to be in the rotation next year, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he [...]
Goodbye, Scooter
I don’t know what to say, except that I am very sad. Even though he wasn’t there, I am glad I was at Old Timer’s Day this year so that I could hear “Phil’s Message to the Fans”. I will always think of him when I eat a good cannoli. Farewell, Scooter. MLB and the [...]
