27 is Done... Yanks Win World Series

Nine long years.  Mind you, I realize that this is nothing compared to the decades long draught the Red Sox suffered, nonetheless, for us Yankees fans, nine years is an eternity.  And to people who ask if it felt like nine years: yes it did.  Nine really long years.

The New York Yankess ended that dry spell tonight against the defending champion Phillies, with a score of 7-5 in their brand new home in front of the fans that suffered with them since Spring training and Alex's admission of steriod use, and then his subsequent major hip surgery.  One of those that were not there was The Boss, George Steinbrenner.  But his prescence was felt, and they knew he was watching, too.

It was a little ironic that after millions were spent bringing C.C. Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Mark Texiera (and getting Mark was the best money the Yankees have ever spent), it was Hideiki Matsui, their 35 year-old designated hitter, who was the hero of the game, and ended up being the World Series MVP.  It's really like they say, you can never, ever predict baseball.   Matsui had a post-season, record-breaking six RBI's, a two-run homer in the second, a two-run single in third, and a two-run double in the fifth.  You could see the Phillies wilt each time.  They were smacked down, but hard, and it broke them.

Pedro Martinez only lasted four innings, leaving the field to chants of "Who's Your Daddy".  He's said recently that he lfeels happy hearing that, because that means he's important and that to him "Daddy" meant God.  Whatever.  He didn't look like he was very important, or very happy for that matter, when he was being serenaded off the field  It was a lovely sight.

Andy Pettite pitched amazingly great considering he was pitching on three days rest for the first time in years.   He went to the fifth inning, and then the ball was passed to Joba, who allowed a run but kept it there, and then Mo came in.   And that was it.

Congrats to the Bronx Bombers... it has been the ride of a lifetime, this 2009 season.  It was really something.

Now... we have a parade to plan.  Joy.

Jerry Hairston.... oh hell no!

My oh my oh my.... poor Jerry Hairston. He failed to catch a ground ball and ruined Andy Pettite's perfect game (not to mention that Michael Kay had to open his yap and start yapping about how it was becoming a perfect game... Michael, don't you remember the Ching Ming-Wang debacle four years ago? Shut up! (and I love Michael Kay, so it's shut up with love).

Back to Hairston... he felt like a royal douche. You could see it. His team mates tried to cheer him up, but he's going to have to come up with something really spectacular to erase the stink of his clumsy play.

But hey... on the bright side... we won. Still six games ahead of the Sox. And everyone agrees that the W is the important thing now. Don't feel too bad, Jerry. We won.

We won today... but how lame was that?

Well, we pounded the White Sox today... it was actually a little boring, becuase the way those jokers played.... well, just look at what their manager said post-game today:

I was looking at the Little League game this morning, and they were playing better than we did. It was more fun. It gets to the point where you are a veteran player and I have a lot of respect for them, and you appreciate what they do for you in the past, but this is not major league baseball, sorry.
"I’m not going to take credit away from New York. They got great players out there. But the way we play, … if we had a B game against us, we might tie. Nobody is going to win. I feel that way, and I hope my players and coaches feel the same way..."

Huh. He thought Little League was playing better. Maybe, Ozzie... you should look at yourself and see where some of the problems are coming from. Only saying.

I couldn't even imagine a Yankee, much less the manager, even making that comparison. Even joking around.

A lot of people criticize the Yankee swagger... but don't you think that acting and believing you are a winner is part of the success formula?

OT: Teddy Kennedy - RIP

Ted Kennedy is being laid to rest today... I don't care if you are a Republican, Independant or Democrat, this man has touched all of our lives. Not many people get to live a life with so much meaning. Yes, he was flawed, as we all are. But his legacy is tremendous, and we thank him.

Let's hope and help to realize that his dream of healthcare for all becomes a reality, and soon.

Rest in peace, Teddy.

No Traffic in Times Square

Well, it certainly is interesting... this experiment of Mike Bloomberg's to have Time Square a car free zone. It was a little surreal, actually... to see people milling around the streets like that. The tourists seemed to enjoy it. But the cabbies were very annoyed, indeed.

I don't think this is going to last.

By the way... it' s nice to start blogging again... I'm sorry I let so much time pass.

The Squirrel Says Happy Thanksgiving!

Posada Stay's in Pinstripes

I was watching Fox News at 10:35 PM and it was reported that Posada still did not accept any deal with the Yankees, and then I come to the computer at 11:29 PM and there it was... he has accepted a four year, $52 Million contract.

Already there is controversy on the boards saying that he is overpaid, that he is going to be over the hill (he's 36) and so on. But it's this squirrel's opinion that if anything, he has been one of the most underated players we've had. Posada has been consistent in his at bats all this year and last year also... and his defense is sharp and he's a smart player. Not to mention, catchers are at a premium right now... so I think that his deal is very well deserved.

Well done, Jorgie. Now let's see what Mariano does.