2004 ALCS Game 5

Game 5 was Pedro vs. Mussina. Way back in 2004, I knew we were going to win this game, because Mussina was going to pitch. That man seems to have everyone believing he is a fantastic pitcher, but he doesn't fool me. He is just like Jeter - never comes through in a big game. He's fine during the year, but when it comes to a big game (like any Red Sox/Yankee game, especially this one), he freezes up and doesn't do his best. I love it. I guess Pedro is like that, too. But everyone knows that. He probably hates the Yankees more than anyone.

I did not remember the Sheffield quote about the Red Sox being a walking disaster, and just a bunch of characters who only pretend to care about winning. Well. Dear Gary Sheffield, I guess you don't care too much about winning either! That man is really vying for the privilege of Most Hated Yankee Ever.

It's so great seeing all of these moments again. A-Rod hitting what he thought wasn't catchable, and Trot diving to make the catch. Jeter striking out twice in a row. Jeter's laughable error when he couldn't pick up the ball even though it was hit right to him. Sheffield hitting into a double play (haha). Pedro almost hitting Matsui and the crowd going wild (and I love how FOX then immediately showed 3 Japanese Red Sox fans). Pedro hitting like, a million Yankees. Another great catch by Nixon after Pedro had loaded the bases. Dave Roberts running again and conveniently when Nixon came through with a base hit, then tying the game. Tony Clark's famous ground-rule double. Johnny Damon finally getting a base hit, then getting caught stealing. Bronson coming in after his awful Game 3 outing and getting Jeter to fly out, A-Rod to strike out, and Sheffield to strike out (I Love Bronson). Bellhorn getting hot. David Ortiz getting absolutely robbed when they called him out at 2nd even though he really did steal the base. Ortiz kicking some ass with a little bloop shot into the middle of the field to send Damon home to win the game.

Classic.

And now, for some spring training pictures!

There's Alex Cora being dumb or something. He better do something good this season if he wants me to like him!

And now for someone that I like! Some Bronson throwing action going on.

This picture is upsetting, because if you recall, Gabe Kapler was #19. Who can forget that picture of Kapler and Damon standing next to each other and forming the number 1918? What does this mean for Kapler's number?

Also, it appears Manny isn't playing in the WBC, but I'm not counting him out until the last minute.

And now, your moment of zen (TM The Daily Show):

Ewww.