Garko on The Bugs

by PLU Tim on Oct 6, 2007 9:04 AM PDT

"The bugs caused a lot of drama tonight. But Fausto didn't flinch. He didn't blink. That says a lot about him. You've got to give him credit. There was some adversity thrown at him. That might have been my favorite part of the game. He didn't step off the mound once, and the other guys on the Yankees were acting like there were bullets flying around their heads, not gnats. I mean... this is the big leagues."

I love it. Now he'd better hope that Cleveland can finish this series off or he'll surely get some "This is the big leagues" comments thrown at him, but he's right here. The Yankees went all spaz about the bugs and started to worry more about them than playing the game.

It was pretty comical.

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AMEN

Did you watch Sportscenter last night? All they talked about was the bugs bothering Joba Chamberlin. It was freaking pathetic.

Never mind that Fausto continued to dominate.

Man, I want a sweep so bad.

by tait644 on Oct 6, 2007 9:16 AM PDT reply actions

Who needs snow?

When Jacobs Field has bug plagues!

Ah, Cleveland... if Ichiro ever said he wanted to live there, he'd have to punch himself in the face, because he'd be lying.

by Gomez on Oct 6, 2007 9:22 AM PDT reply actions

The question is

Can games get cancelled for Death of the Firstborn?

by Fett42 on Oct 6, 2007 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions

For people who say that god is a Yankee fan,

if you ever needed any more proof that he's not.....

These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 6, 2007 10:23 AM PDT reply actions

Pinstriple Alley is hilarious

"Look, Yankee fans aren't like Red Sox, Mets, or Mariners fans where they look to blame everyone or everything (a higher power, umpires, inanimate objects, soft furry animals, etc) but the players on the field when the Yanks lose.

However, in this case, I don't see how you can not blame those stupid ass things for last night's loss."

These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Oct 6, 2007 10:26 AM PDT reply actions

while having nothing to do with the bugs

this is the greatest quote i've ever heard

"I think we could trade Matsui for Johan Santana in the offseason. Matsui's a great player when healthy, but with the way Damon's been playing left, and with Giambi not going anywhere, he's not indispensable.

From Minnesota's standpoint, Matsui would be a huge upgrade for them over Jason Kubel. Santana's not happy there and is looking for a trade. We'd finally have a bonafide ace, and then either Kennedy could be the long man/spot starter for a year or Joba could stay in the pen. That, plus bolstering our bullpen, and we'd finally have a real championship-caliber team."

by Eldukey on Oct 6, 2007 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions

hehe

I already mentioned that in the John thread.

by redwolf75 on Oct 6, 2007 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions

I normally blame Chris Rietsma, myself.

by Graham MacAree on Oct 6, 2007 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions

reitsma

not rietsma

by marinerschas2 on Oct 6, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions

I believe it was decided a few months ago

that Reekshsma does not deserve correct spelling of his name.

by hcoguy on Oct 6, 2007 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions

You'd have thought I'd have learned

To type that properly considering how many tries it took this morning to get him into my spreadsheet.

by Graham MacAree on Oct 6, 2007 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Does scrappy

fall under "small, furry animals?"

We typically blame management/F.O I think.

Not acknowledging the lack of any offense a.k.a Fausto's dominance is just plain lunacy. The Indians had many, many, other opportunities to pick up a single run without the bugs. The yankees were fortunate to get to extras.

by hcoguy on Oct 6, 2007 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm rooting for the Indians, but

if this were the regular season, that game could've/should've/would've been delayed.

by Jeff Sullivan on Oct 6, 2007 12:54 PM PDT reply actions

It's funnier when it doesn't happen to us

by Graham MacAree on Oct 6, 2007 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Indians

Home Team in Yankee Stadium!

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by TIF @ Lookout Landing on Oct 6, 2007 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh and why?

The Swarm didn't come about until the 8th inning and the Yankees were still leading 1-0. You only had 6 outs to go, why delay the game? It wasn't until after the game was tied and due for extras that you could have justified delaying the game.

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by TIF @ Lookout Landing on Oct 6, 2007 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions