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“Too Much Moneyball” The Story of the New York Yankees

Posted by on 7 October 2011, 10:55 am

Ok Yankee fans, I know last night was not the ideal outcome…at all.

Trust me I feel you; and let me say that I was at the Stadium for Game 5 yesterday and all I can say is the fans were rocking. If anything the Yankee players know the fans had their backs, but it just wasn’t enough to get one run to tie it up.

It was the Detroit Tigers night, as it was the Yankees game to lose so you have to congratulate them on a great series and good luck in the ALCS.

Now something to make you laugh a little….

Thanks to the guys over at Midwest Sports Fans, I can share this hysterical video clip of New York Yankees type Moneyball.

It is really funny….so enjoy!!

“TOO MUCH MONEYBALL”

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New York Yankees: Official 2011 ALDS Roster

Posted by on 2 October 2011, 3:05 am

Here it the New York Yankees official 2011 ALDS Roster.

Remember that the rosters can change with each level of the playoffs, so if the Yankees get to the ALCS it will look a little different.

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Dear Diary, My Mets……

Posted by on 26 October 2009, 6:36 pm

David Wright’s Diary Entry 10-26-09

Dear Diary,

It’s official my biggest nightmare has come true.

On Sunday night around 11:30pm the Yankees beat the Angels in the ALCS filling the once empty bracket to play for the championship.

Once again the Yankees are the best, New York’s favorite team, the best Captain in sports….blah, blah, blah.

The Yankees are going to the World Series for the one trillionth time. Winning their last WS in 2000 beating, guess who the Mets.
Drives me crazy that people are relieved because it has been a whole 5 years since the last time the team made the finals.

Mariano Rivera is getting better and how this is possible at 40 years old is mind-boggling.

Then there is my idol Derek Jeter, whose name alone is enough said.

Who is their opponent?

The Phillies, again. So no matter which team wins the Mets are going to feel feel more heat, again.

It’s just not fair that the Mets cannot catch a break. Our poor fans, if there are any still around.

Arod is loved more than the Mets as a team.

Instead of sulking, I am turning my frown upside down.

How, why, what?

I finally think the Mets have hit rock bottom. How much worse could it get?

  • The few fans the Mets have left are depressed or have switched their loyalties. I knew it was true when I caught my own mother secretly routing for the Yankees in the ALCS. Can’t really blame her as I am the Captain and not a Mets fan.
  • Predictions were positive by experts at the start of 2009 but once again ruined. It is the only thing that the Mets are the best at, collapsing.
  • Jose, the Mets short-stop who insults what Jeter does on a daily basis, is now blaming the Dodgers for misdiagnosing his injury that is more mental in my mind.
  • K-rod and Santana have lost their swagger since joining the Mets.
  • The Wilpons are Madoff victims, shocking. Money is not as unlimited and no one has the full details just yet.
  • Personally getting hit in the head turned my headache into a permanent throb.
  • Jerry Manuela needs to stop praying and understand that it’s time for the iron fist which he just doesn’t have in him. Bring in Valentine or someone who demands respect and doesn’t like to lose.
  • Omar Minaya‘s former mentor, Steve Phillips is just another embarrassment connected with the Mets.

Those are just some of the Mets issues.

What seemed to be over, the worst was still yet to come. The reality of having the World Series be between the Yankees vs. the Phillies actually put a smile on my face, which might be odd but it is almost exactly the motivation the Mets can use for next season.

I think the team should maybe watch a few of the games together and let it sink in.

If this does not make the difference and bring this team together…..I give up.

Bottomed out but not giving up,

David Wright
Proud Captain of the New York Mets

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TAKE ME TO YES!!!!!

Posted by on 26 October 2009, 4:32 am
NEW YORK YANKEES
ALCS CHAMPIONS 2009

The Yankees are heading to the World Series with the win against the Angels tonight. As a fan, I couldn’t be more excited and proud because this Yankee team deserves. 
It has been awe inspiring with the teams constant hard work and never giving up attitude. This is a team that fights to win. 
Mr. Steinbrenner must be very proud for this is one, if not the most, special group of players  to wear his pinstripes ever.
Let’s go win four more….. 

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ALCS Game Three: Home Is Where The Walk-Off Is

Posted by on 20 October 2009, 3:27 am

Tonight the Angels status went from zero, back on in this ALCS,  with the team’s walk-off win.

The Yankees are still a game up but the dream of a sweep and an easy way out from the L.A. ghosts of playoffs past  got taken back down to reality in game three’s loss.

Everyone was disappointed but no one was surprised by the Angels winning back at home.

The Yankees have been preparing for a fight and never expected this series to be any different. The Yankees could fluff their cushions by taking game four before heading back to the Bronx leading the series by two.

The game started on a high with our Captain blasting a solo shot into right field. Following Jeter was Arod and then Damon giving the Yankees a 3-0 lead.

Angels Vladimir Guerrero had been hitless for his last 11 plate appearances in a row. Guerrero’s 12th time was a wake-up call by hitting a 2-run blast.

Safe to say that this chump is out of his slump.

After Guerrero, the game was tied as Howie Kendrick hit a home-run the inning before so the game was 3-3.

The fourth Yankees solo homer, by Posada tied the game leading into extra innings.

Pettitte pitched well and should not take any heat because the Southpaw did his job. A solid performance for Pettitte overall. Continue reading ‘ALCS Game Three: Home Is Where The Walk-Off Is’ »

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ALCS GAME ONE: It's Starting To Feel A Lot Like Christmas

Posted by on 17 October 2009, 1:29 pm

Christmas season is months away, but abnormally cold temperatures in NYC in addition to taking the first game in the ALCS Friday night, sure felt like it in the Bronx.

The stadium was freezing. Everyone bundled up but the fans enthusiasm was at an all time best. The team followed as the Yankees beat the Angels 4 to 1.

The game MVP was clearly CC Sabathia as he was lights-out and reigned again following his first start this post-season. The hot bats Angel bats of Chrome Figgins and old friend, Bobby Abreu went 0-8 with three of those strike-outs.

The Yankee bats raked in 11 hits and scored 4 enough to make it safe for CC to succeed.

John Lackey’s Angels lacked in every-way for their game-one starter.

The Angels made it relatively easy for the Yankees by committing three errors on textbook plays. It seemed like the cold might have literally frozen L.A.’s Halos right off their heads.

On a pop-fly hit by Matsui, Glove candidates Erick Aybar and Chrone Figgins stood there dumbfounded. The visible and textbook out hit the grass, not the glove.

Angels skipper, Mike Scioscia, must have read the riot act as that is just not Angels baseball. Angels get the least errors 85 on the season and errors like that will not make it in the post-season.

No one is taking Friday nights performance as any evidence for anything because it is just one game. The Yankees need to keep their business to Yankee baseball. This team shows up to play which is evidently on display anytime they take the field.

This Yankees team has the desire and the battle similar to the past 90′s teams, that made so accustomed to fans. The entitled days of winning are over and the Yankees have to prove themselves all again.

The expensive fresh faces of guys were just the breath of fresh air the Yankees needed to see that swagger back again.

Would I love to see the Yankees win the World Series this year? Yes, what fan would not want that.

Will it take to anger and criticism if the group does not?

Disappointment is a given. Finally, the demons of the past few seasons lack of spirit is gone.

I am at peace with the fact that this team gives it their all every game. The last couple years teams are ultimately gone.

The Yankees are champions for their fans already by playing with so much enthusiasm, giving not only the fans our spirit back but to an entire city.

*all photos in this post were taken at the ALCS game at Yankees stadium by LadyLovesPinstripes.com*

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