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Bugs & Cranks:
Maybe it’s not as bad as this, but still….
Notice the artful placement of the inset photo of Pedro in close proximity to Hideki Matsui’s groin.
Was Sabathia “punished” and “spanked” the night before? Did they even consider how sore Pedro’s throat was the last few days?
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October 30, 2009
by Ed PriceFiled under: Yankees, MLB Playoffs, World SeriesPHILADELPHIA -- The man who hit the go-ahead homer for the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series will almost certainly not be starting Game 3. With the shift to the National League park and the loss of the desingated hitter, it would seem a stretch for the Yankees to put Hideki Matsui in the outfield. Because of his knees...
Via Fan Sherpa - The Wise Guide Blog
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October 30, 2009
A friend of Wise Guides caught Hideki Matsui's sixth-inning home run last night at Yankee Stadium. Check out the cool World Series stamp on the ball. That's one to tell the grandkids about... and show. At least I hope he hangs on to the ball rather than try to pawn it on Ebay. A World Series home run ball is almost priceless... almost.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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October 31, 2009
Despite belting a crucial home run in Game 2 of the World Series, Hideki Matsui will not start tonight in Philadelphia. The 35-year-old DH's knee issues have been much-discussed this season, as he has yet to play a single inning in the field. Tonight's Yankees lineup, which has the ice-cold Nick Swisher starting in right field, once again raises questions about Matsui'...
Via NY Daily News
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October 30, 2009
The Yanks hit just .222 in splitting the first two games. They now will lose No. 5 hitter Hideki Matsui, who belted a go-ahead homer in Game 2, with the designated hitter out of play in the Phillies' home yard, Citizens Bank Park.
Via Bleacher Report
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October 31, 2009
Hideki Matsui has absolutely crushed the ball all season long for the Yankees. He has continued to do that in the postseason. So far, he has produced a line of .278/.422/.472 with 2 home runs and six runs batted in...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via The Power Zone
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October 30, 2009
Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui homered as the Yankees tied the World Series at a game apiece, with a 3-1 win in Game 2. A.J. Burnett struck out nine in the victory.Buck Showalter looks at how the Yankees won Game 2It's now onto Philly, where Game Three Of The World Series Will be played Saturday Night.
Via Bleacher Report
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October 30, 2009
All the bright spots and the warts have been exposed after two games in the 2009 World Series. Mariano Rivera, perhaps the brightest of all stars, pitched a two-inning save to preserve a 3-1 Yankees victory over the Phillies on Thursday night in New YorkRead the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via SportingNews.com
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October 30, 2009
Looking for a takeaway from Game 2 of the World Series? Here are some postgame nuggets to chew on during Friday's off day.
Bronx Bombers return
Home runs by Teixeira and Matsui snapped a three-game homerless streak by the Yankees, matching their longest such stretch of the season. After leading the majors with 244 home runs during the regular season, they have...
Via CBSSports.com
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October 29, 2009
Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui hit solo homers off familiar foe Pedro Martinez, backing a sharp performance by A.J. Burnett and giving the Yankees a 3-1 victory over the Phillies in Game 2 to even the World Series Thursday.
Via The Evil Empire
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October 30, 2009
ON THE MOUND:A.J. Burnett delivered a brilliant performance and the Yanks will now head to Philly all tied up at a game apiece. Considering the circumstances (World Series, Phillies, must-win) you would have to consider this Burnett's best game of the season. In his first World Series start, he threw seven strong innings, allowed just one earned run on four hits, walked two,...
Via Seattle Times
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October 29, 2009
Mark Teixeira swings at a pitch near his eyes for strike three. Chase Utley makes a wild throw into the stands. Hideki Matsui freezes on a popup and gets doubled off first base. Sometimes it's hard to fathom: the dropped balls, the baserunning blunders, the embarrassing at-bats. Hey, this is the postseason, these guys are supposed to be baseball's best!
Via Bleacher Report
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October 29, 2009
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira swings at a pitch near his eyes for strike three. Chase Utley makes a wild throw into the stands. Hideki Matsui freezes on a popup and gets doubled off first base...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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