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ALCS Game 6 Rewind: So Close, Yet So Far - Yankees 5, Angels 2
ALCS Game 6 Rewind: So Close, Yet So Far - Yankees 5, Angels 2
monkeywithahalo.com — It could have been a comeback for the ages. Instead, it ended up being an embarrassing finish to an otherwise memorable season. ( Editor ’s Note: I am not a sore loser, this recap was ready last night but apparently the database server took the loss pretty hard and didn’t shut ... (more) ALCS Game 6 Rewind: So Close, Yet So Far - Yankees 5, ...
Yankees Beat Bumbling Angels 5-2, Advance To World Series
Yankees Beat Bumbling Angels 5-2, Advance To World Series
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim found out with the Minnesota Twins already know. If you continue to make boneheaded baserunning plays and continue to play horrific defense you are going to lose in the playoffs. (more) Yankees Beat Bumbling Angels 5-2, Advance To World Series
Yankees Clinch On Another Pathetic Angels Pitching Performance: Yankees 5, Angels 2
6-4-2.blogspot.com — Kazmir? Joe Saunders had mostly nothing in the fourth, and that was the ballgame. Exciting sub-moment: Vlad ended Mo Rivera's scoreless streak at home. Big whoop. ESPN Box (more) Yankees Clinch On Another Pathetic Angels Pitching ...
Kevin Rozell is one lucky #@^*%
Kevin Rozell is one lucky #@^*%
zellspinstripeblog.com — Since Kevin is at the game tonight, you’ll have to deal with my somewhat abridged version of a pregame post. Yankees (6-2) vs. Angels (5-3) Pitching Matchup: LHP Andy Pettitte (0-0, 4.26) vs LHP Joe Saunders (0-0, 2.57) Yankees Lineup : Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B ... (more) Kevin Rozell is one lucky #@^*%
ALCS Game 6 Countdown: Stay Alive - Angels @ Yankees
monkeywithahalo.com — This couldn’t be more simple, all the Angels need to do today is stay alive in the ALCS. No messages, no agendas, no other goals. Just win or go home. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim @ New York Yankees (Yankees Lead 3-2) Starters: LAA - Joe Saunders NYY - Andy ... (more) ALCS Game 6 Countdown: Stay Alive - Angels @ Yankees
Angels not letting rain stall momentum
mlb.mlb.com — When news of the postponement of Game 6 of the ALCS reached Joe Saunders, the lefty vowed he'd be as prepared to deal on Sunday as he was on Saturday. (more) Angels not letting rain stall momentum
Still Pettitte in Game Six
Still Pettitte in Game Six
baseballmusings.com — Joe Girardi sticks with Andy Pettitte in game six of the ALCS tonight. I agree with Sam Borden : But beyond that is the rather elementary – yet often overlooked – concept that if Sabathia does not pitch Game 6 then that means that he can pitch Game 7. Sound silly? Of course. ... (more) Still Pettitte in Game Six
Game 6 Postponed til Sunday
Game 6 Postponed til Sunday
novafantasysports.com — Update:  Game 6 of the ALCS has been postponed until Sunday at 8:20.  Joe Saunders and Andy Pettitte are still the scheduled starters for the Angels and Yankees for the time being. Fantasy Impact: With the game being postponed, CC Sabathia is available to pitch on regular rest, but ... (more) Game 6 Postponed til Sunday
Yankees vs Angels Playoff Picks Game 6 ALCS Odds
Yankees vs Angels Playoff Picks Game 6 ALCS Odds
onlinesportshandicapping.com — The Yankees vs Angels Playoff Picks Game 6 ALCS MLB betting odds have the Yankees at -177 home favorites at Sportsbetting.com. The all-time leader in postseason starts Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte (14-8, 4.16) will mound duel against fellow southpaw Joe Saunders (16-7, 4.60). Saunders has... (more) Yankees vs Angels Playoff Picks Game 6 ALCS Odds
Rainout Might Help Yanks
Rainout Might Help Yanks
nybaseballdigest.com — Now that tonight’s game has been cancelled we can look at the repercussions. Obviously the Yankees can wrap up the series with Andy Pettitte taking on Joe Saunders tomorrow, but if there is a game 7 two things to remember: 1) John Lackey is now an option. 2) CC Sabathia will be going ... (more) Rainout Might Help Yanks
ALCS Game 6: Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
ALCS Game 6: Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
fackyouk.blogspot.com — As discussed earlier today , the Yankees and Angels are at the whim of Mother Nature as they wait for a storm system that is currently stretching from Virginia to New Brunswick to decide whether it will impinge on their plans to play a baseball game this evening. Aside from impatience, Yanks ... (more) ALCS Game 6: Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Playoffs Today
Playoffs Today
baseballmusings.com — The Yankees get their second chance to advance to the World Series as Andy Pettitte hosts the Angels and Joe Saunders. The two lefties have one thing in common, the ability to induce a double play. Pettitte, however, does a better job of stopping the running game, which may be moot with the ... (more) Playoffs Today
Saunders the Wrong Man for the Job?
Saunders the Wrong Man for the Job?
baseballmusings.com — Dan Rosenheck offers a superb sabermetric analysis of why Joe Saunders shouldn’t get two starts in a post-season series . Quantitatively savvy baseball fans are well aware that the win is a flawed statistic, but few hurlers demonstrate its weaknesses better than Saunders. In 2008, his ... (more) Saunders the Wrong Man for the Job?
Scioscia Will Need a Quick Hook in Game 6
Scioscia Will Need a Quick Hook in Game 6
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — Angels Manager Mike Scioscia will need to have a quick with Joe Saunders in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. (more) Scioscia Will Need a Quick Hook in Game 6
Mission Impossible
Mission Impossible
monkeywithahalo.com — This is the part where I am supposed to be a total Angel homer and talk about how this series isn’t over. I’m supposed to go on and on about the intangible characteristics of the Halos that are going to allow them to pull of a huge comeback now that they are down 3-1 to the ... (more) Mission Impossible
De’Ante Saunders Becomes Florida’s First 2011 Commitment
De’Ante Saunders Becomes Florida’s First 2011 Commitment
thebullgator.blogspot.com — 6’0”, 180 lb. athlete De’Ante “Pop” Saunders has become the first member of Florida’s 2011 recruiting class .  Saunders – from Deland (Deland, FL) – will join high school teammate and childhood friend Mike Gillislee in Gainesville and could join the Gator freshman in the offensive ... (more) De’Ante Saunders Becomes Florida’s First 2011 Commitment
Halos Throw Away Game 2
Halos Throw Away Game 2
mypinstripes.blogspot.com — I would like to start off by thanking Maicer Izturis for his 13th inning error last night. Those of us who had a morning walk for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer , are grateful for the little bit of sleep we got last night. It was Izturis' ... (more) Halos Throw Away Game 2
Saunders Goes Seven
Saunders Goes Seven
novafantasysports.com — Update: Joe Saunders, the Angels Game 2 starter, finished with two runs allowed in seven innings pitched, allowing six hits and a walk, striking out five.  The Angels and Yankees are tied through 10. Fantasy Impact: Joe Saunders is a better starter for the Angels than for ... (more) Saunders Goes Seven
Swish for Hits with My Ish Wish Dish
Swish for Hits with My Ish Wish Dish
baseballmusings.com — Joe Saunders comes out for the seventh and gives up a single to Nick Swisher leading off the inning. Brett Gardner pinch runs. Saunders is staying in to face Cano. Update : Cano hits into a double play, the third of the game for the Angels. They’re doing a good job of erasing Yankees ... (more) Swish for Hits with My Ish Wish Dish
Saunders Starts Strong
Saunders Starts Strong
baseballmusings.com — Joe Saunders pitches a strong first, retiring the Yankees in order. Johnny Damon drove a ball to right, but it just reached the warning track. The way he swung, it looked like a ball that would have been a home run earlier in the year. Saunders strikes out Teixeira to end the inning, and splits ... (more) Saunders Starts Strong
Angels vs Yankees Game 2 ALCS Free Sports Picks
Angels vs Yankees Game 2 ALCS Free Sports Picks
onlinesportshandicapping.com — The Angels vs Yankees Game 2 ALCS 2009 free sports picks and money line have New York -180 MLB Odds at BetUS.com. New York will send right-hander A.J Burnett (4.04) against Angels left-hander Joe Saunders. The flame-throwing Burnett started to... (more) Angels vs Yankees Game 2 ALCS Free Sports Picks
ALCS Game 2: Gambler's Roll
ALCS Game 2: Gambler's Roll
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Weather permitting, the Yankees and Angels will play Game Two of the American League Championship Series tonight. While the weather tonight should be any colder than last night, the chance of rain is much greater, as their is a nasty looking storm system sitting southwest of the city and heading ... (more) ALCS Game 2: Gambler's Roll
Why the cold affects some pitchers more than others
Why the cold affects some pitchers more than others
theyankeeuniverse.com — Baby, it's cold outside As we tuned in to last night’s Yankee-Angels match up, we were greeted by players who were bundled up for the 45 degree game time conditions with winds and light rain that made it feel much colder. Eric Aybar and ... (more) Why the cold affects some pitchers more than others
AL Championship Series Game#2: Angels at Yankees
AL Championship Series Game#2: Angels at Yankees
zellspinstripeblog.com — Yankees (4-0) vs. Angels (3-1) Pitching Matchup: LHP Joe Saunders, (0-0, -.– ) vs RHP A.J. Burnett , (0-0, 1.50) Lineup TBA Check out the weather at Yankee Stadium right here Let’s hope that we can get some baseball in tonight… Game News ... (more) AL Championship Series Game#2: Angels at Yankees
Big Game Tonight
Big Game Tonight
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — In the playoffs, they're all big. However, tonight's game, which looks like it will be played, could could swing this series one way or another. First of all, the obvious. The Angels don't want to go two down in the series. I don't know what the exact statistic is but I do know that most teams ... (more) Big Game Tonight
Joe Saunders » Statistics » Batting | FanGraphs Baseball
fangraphs.com — Season Team BB% K% BB/K OBP SLG OPS ISO Spd BABIP wRC wRAA wOBA Total Postseason - - - - - - 0.0 % 0.0 % 66.7 % 0.0 % 0.00 0.00 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.1 0.1 .000 .000 -0.5 0.0 -0.8 0.0 .000 .000 2005 Angels 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.00 .000 ... (more) Joe Saunders » Statistics » Batting | ...
Do lefties actually fare better at Yankee Stadium?
Do lefties actually fare better at Yankee Stadium?
pinstripealley.com — More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Browse more photos » Word out of Angel camp is that Mike Scioscia will split up his two best pitchers in order to start southpaw Joe Saunders at the Stadium. Is he ... (more) Do lefties actually fare better at Yankee Stadium?
Two Thoughts On Game Two
Two Thoughts On Game Two
fackyouk.blogspot.com — I know Game One isn't even until tomorrow, but here are two thoughts on the two hot button issues from this post-season, both of which affect Game Two (weather permitting). First, Mike Scioscia's decision to pitch Joe Saunders in Game Two has been widely questioned, and with good reason in my ... (more) Two Thoughts On Game Two
Angels' Rotation Reflects Recent Fortunes
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — Angels Manager Mike Scioscia has constructed his rotation for the series against the Yankees with Jered Weaver's home record in mind. (more) Angels' Rotation Reflects Recent Fortunes
ALCS Preview: Part I
ALCS Preview: Part I
lennysyankees.com — So far, we know the times of all seven games , and now we know the starting pitchers for the first three and most likely the fourth. Here they are (via Sam Borden ): Game Angels starters Yankees starters Game 1 (@NY) John Lackey (11-8, 3.83) CC ... (more) ALCS Preview: Part I
Scioscia splits aces to face Yanks
nypost.com — ANAHEIM -- Mike Scioscia knows it takes a lefty to be successful at Yankee Stadium. To that end, Joe Saunders will start Game 2 of the ALCS for the Angels. Scioscia is counting on Saunders' power sinker to keep the ball in the blastoff ballpark. ... (more) Scioscia splits aces to face Yanks
Angels announce their ALCS rotation
yankees.lhblogs.com — Mike Scioscia was a little more forthcoming at his post-workout media session in California, revealing his four-man series rotation. John Lackey, as expected, will pitch Game 1, with Joe Saunders pitching Game 2, Jered Weaver in Game 3 and Scott ... (more) Angels announce their ALCS rotation
Angels lay out their pitching plans
fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com — Angels manager Mike Scioscia announced this morning the Angels’ starting-pitching plans for the first five games of his team’s American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. After John Lackey pitches Friday night’s opener against ... (more) Angels lay out their pitching plans
Boxing Video on Demand: 2008 Olympian Billy Joe Saunders vs. Alex Spitko (Full Fight)
kocosports.com — Boxing Video on Demand: 2008 Olympian Billy Joe Saunders vs. Alex Spitko (Full Fight) (more) Boxing Video on Demand: 2008 Olympian Billy Joe Saunders ...
Angels Set ALCS Rotation Incorrectly
Angels Set ALCS Rotation Incorrectly
monkeywithahalo.com — Mike Scioscia has been trying to play coy with his rotation plans, but the official Angel website went and spoiled his secrecy by posting his list of probable pitchers for the American League Championship Series . The planned rotation and TV schedule for the ALCS is as such, but look closely ... (more) Angels Set ALCS Rotation Incorrectly
Scioscia to juggle playoff rotation; Kazmir or Saunders likely to start Game 2
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Angels Manager Mike Scioscia won't announce his playoff rotation until Wednesday, but he said before today's workout today that "in every scenario we've discussed, we'll have a left-hander in Yankee Stadium in Game 1 or 2" of the American League... (more) Scioscia to juggle playoff rotation; Kazmir or Saunders ...
Do Sox stand a fightin’ chance to emerge victorious?
Do Sox stand a fightin’ chance to emerge victorious?
firebrandal.com — The Red Sox are in such dire straits offensively, I’m pining for the offensive slump the team was in that precipitated the Victor Martinez trade. Across two games, Boston’s come up with just eight measly hits, only two of them extra-base hits (and not of the four-bagger ... (more) Do Sox stand a fightin’ chance to emerge victorious?