WHY THE YANKS CAN WIN THE ALDS

Anxious doesn't begin to describe my night. Sabathia's allowed to give up hits, I know he's not Superman, and I know the way the Yankees approach pitchers and they usually strike later in the game, so i'm pacing and looking at every move Girardi makes. For instance, it doesn't matter now, but why isn't Gardner stealing second. If Jeter gets that hit when he's on second, he may be scoring. 2-1 Twins in the 3rd. But he didn't and we ended the inning with 2 men stranded and A-Rod striking out.

Since then, the Yankees looked like they were lost for a bit, striking out like they're the Bad News Bears. I just wanted them to slow it down, take some pitches, relax. This stadium is nice, and you're not in the Bronx. You're better than that. Hit!

Then a lot of good things happened. I loved the play by Cano when it was hit up the middle and he snagged it and threw out the Twins hitter. It was graceful and brilliant. Teixeira's double was sweet in the 6th. And of course the 6th inning rally to put the Yankees up 4-3. I laughed out loud because Granderson couldn't hit left handed pitching remember? What was even more terrific was the stupid announcers were suddenly silenced like they were disappointed that the Yankees took the lead. More on the crappy announcers in a moment. Robertson's strikeout of Thome was huge in the 7th with 2 men left on base. Got to love that kid.

When Tex hit that towering home run off of Crain in the 7th I was feeling great. There were signs of the 2009 playoffs all over again. I just hope it sticks. I love that A-Rod stole a base. I've been asking for that kind of baseball for weeks.

Mo shuts the door tonight but not without controversy. Of course the umpires continue to make bad calls. Greg Golson makes an incredible 3rd out catch in the 9th that not one Ump saw it. It was clear that it was not a trap, but what can you do. After Thome pops out, the bottom line, Yanks win 6-4. 2 more to go.

Now, back to the announcers tonight. I think I hate Ron Darling more than Papelbon...talk about someone who just sucks in the booth. I want to punch my television. In fact, the whole TBS booth, Smoltz, who I used to love until now, and Ernie Johnson...they drive me up the wall. They have slobbered over Liriano like he's Nolan Ryan. They tell stories about the Twins like their folklore heroes. They speak like they've struggled so much and they deserve this win. I have 3 words. STOP THE SLANT. You're not three announcers from Minnesota, you're a National game... act like it. If I was watching the Minnesota feed, I'd be keeping my mouth shut, But I can't if you sit there and drool over this Twins team in a National arena. My God. And what the hell is Craig Sager wearing by the way?Anyway...Game 2 tomorrow night, Pettitte on the mound. Good night.

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