Eye Opener
thephoenixpub.com 20 days ago — You’re probably wondering what in hell I’m doing up this early. Frankly, I’ve been up all night. So it’s not so much early as it is very, very late. Ugh. She’s got what I need. What?? NO, the coffee, dammit! Yeah, I’m THAT tired. So what all happened ...

World Series Game 2: "That's Like, Wow, He Was On"
sports-central.org 10/30/2009 — A.J. Burnett would like to thank Cliff Lee for giving him what he needed to beat Pedro Martinez and the rest of Lee's guys in Game 2 of the World Series, says SC's Jeff Kallman.

Eye Opener – 6 November 2009
thephoenixpub.com 11/6/2009 — I'll be filling my free hours with this now the Series is over Can I just tell you that I once tried to use the “Dude, I do this every night!” excuse and boy, did it really not work even a little bit. Of course, I was caught stringing Christmas lights wearing only a ribbon to ...

CLUELESS JOE LETS THE PHILLIES OFF THE MAT
majorleagueblogging.com 11/3/2009 — My Girardi-loving sons have been responsible for recent posts on this site praising the efforts of the Yankee manager. I shall now inject a note of rationality into their fantasy land. Girardi is a lousy manager, and he proved it tonight. Against all logic, he chose to start AJ Burnett on ...

Girardi has put Yankees in bad position
newsday.com 11/4/2009 — Joe Girardi doesn't want to discuss it anymore.

AJ In Game 5
yankeesredsox.com 11/1/2009 — Joe Girardi just announced that AJ Burnett is going in Game 5 .  This is a real gamble by Girardi in some ways, but it makes a ton of sense in others.  It is a gamble because Burnett may get rattled by the crowd, the surroundings, etc..  Also, it means you have two huge holes in ...

Eye Opener – November 15, 2009
thephoenixpub.com 21 days ago — What you missed while Manny tunes up another boxing title. Tiger Woods wins the Aussie Open. Lesnar unable to fight Carwin at 108. Out indefinitely. Ohio State is going to the Rose Bowl. Yawn. Florida hits 10-0. Yawn G-Tech wins ACC Coastal Title. Stanford annihilates USC 55 ...

Eye Opener – November 8, 2009
thephoenixpub.com 28 days ago — What you fuckers missed while the headache set in last night… Iowa lost the game and their QB The Answer leaves the Grizzles… Whatever. Cincy is still perfect Mickelson wins HSBC Champions Stanford gets the upset over Ducks Ohio State wins, Rob in WI weeps SEC ...

Phillies Hold Off Yankees, Force Game Six
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com 11/4/2009 — Like George Costanza, the Philadelphia Phillies did the opposite last night. Instead of having tuna on toast, with coleslaw, and a cup of coffee and trying to wait out AJ Burnett, the Phillies had chicken salad, on rye, untoasted, and a cup of tea and jumped all over Burnett.

Burnett's Rep on the Line
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 11/2/2009 — Let's try and stretch our memories back to this time last year. Everybody had a different plan for the Yankees to improve the team. However, the general consensus was that the Yankees would sign two of the trio of star free agent starters available, Sabathia, Burnett, and Lowe. I don't think ...

Yankees will show 'em how Series is won — NYDailyNews.com - Baseball 11/4/2009
Everybody knew the Yankees were going to lose Game 5 in Philly, and it had nothing to do with Joe Girardi's choice of starter. The Yanks never had a prayer, because Bad Mouth Larry was in the house.

World Series Observations — Bleacher Report - MLB 11/4/2009
After having the pleasure of watching five relatively exciting World Series games, there are a few things that have stood out in my mind as noteworthy. The following is a list of some observations from this year's series thus far: With his ...

Yankees' Pitching Staff the Team's Major Concern Heading into Game Six — Bleacher Report - MLB 11/4/2009
Monday night in Philly, Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett started Game Five of the World Series on three days' rest, which he hadn't done since last season while in a Blue Jays uniform. There was skepticism by many commentators and Yankee fans ...

Girardi dissected as Yankees try for Series title — The Seattle Times: Sports 11/4/2009
When Joe Girardi left the dugout every few minutes to switch relievers against the Angels, some wondered whether he was getting paid per pitching change.

Victorino in Phils lineup for Game 6 — Major League Baseball News 11/4/2009
Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino will play Wednesday night in Game 6 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. Victorino suffered a bruise to his right index finger Monday in Game 5 at Citizens Bank Park when Yankees right-hander A.J. Burnett hit ...