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Wang might as well pull out early against the Doc tomorrow...
Wang might as well pull out early against the Doc tomorrow...
Official N.Y. Yankees 2009 SEASON THREAD (103-59) WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
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The Doc will finish off Wang tomorrow.
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btw the red caps are
blue jays wearing them for canada day
blue jays wearing them for canada day
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Came home tonight & had nothing to watch.
But good win nonetheless.
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Mariners beat Red Sox in extras
2 games back
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smh tmoro...Roy vs Wang...looks like an L
smh tmoro...Roy vs Wang...looks like an L
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Doc vs Wang
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what is that patch some yankees are wearing over there NY logo on there jersey?
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[h3]Yankees commemorate Gehrig's speech[/h3]Team reads famed valedictory, promotes ALS awareness
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Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech
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Yankees' Lou Gehrig gives an emotional farewell speech in between games of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium
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By�Bryan Hoch�/�MLB.com
07/04/09 1:33 PM ET
NEW YORK -- Seventy years ago, a dying Lou Gehrig nervously toed the Yankee Stadium batter's box and spoke into a microphone at home plate, deliveringone of the most powerful speeches in sports history.
The 277 words spoken that day still resonate strongly, inspiring with their class and underlying spirit of courage and strength.
The Yankees honored Gehrig's famed "Luckiest Man" speech on Saturday, as part of Major League Baseball's initiative to raise awareness andfinancial support for organizations leading the fight against ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
A red, white and blue floral wreath hung on Gehrig's monument in Monument Park, and prior to the club's contest against the Blue Jays, there was aspecial video presentation paying tribute to "The Iron Horse," including Yankees players reciting portions of Gehrig's speech.
The video opened with grainy footage of a 36-year-old Gehrig, knowing his ultimate fate as he walked to home plate at Yankee Stadium between games of adoubleheader against the Washington Senators.
Displayed on the large center-field screen, Gehrig began his iconic speech, with, "For the past two weeks you have been reading about a badbreak."
After a transition, Derek Jeter continued, picking up from there with "Yet today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of theearth."
Andy Pettitte, Mark Teixeira, Nick Swisher, Brian Cashman, Jorge Posada, Joe Girardi, CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Xavier Nady and Johnny Damon also recitedlines from the speech, leading into Gehrig's conclusion: "So I close by saying that I might have been given a bad break, but I've got an awful lotto live for. Thank you."
Inside the Gate 4 entrance at the new Yankee Stadium, a large panel photograph is hung, depicting Gehrig standing at home plate delivering his speech. Onadjacent speakers, an audio loop delivers Gehrig's voice on a continuous basis.
Even for a franchise so rich in history -- and dedicated to celebrating it -- Gehrig's momentous speech stands apart.
"When you play here for a long time, you remember that speech," Posada said. "It's a long, long speech. The words in that speech tell youa lot about how he was. When you play here for a while, you'd better know."
Before Saturday's game, the Yankees recognized Michael Goldsmith, who recently petitioned Commissioner Bud Selig to begin a 4[emoji]9830[/emoji]ALS initiative to raiseawareness and funds for ALS, with Goldsmith receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
With assistance, Goldsmith rose from his wheelchair and walked to the mound, throwing the game's ceremonial first pitch to Teixeira -- doing sounderhanded, because of the effects of ALS. Goldsmith also received a $25,000 donation on behalf of the Yankees Foundation, presented by Girardi.
Girardi is a student of Gehrig, having first become interested in his story after joining the Yankees in 1996, and wonders what it would have been like tobe in Yankee Stadium that day in 1939.
"I'm quite sure it probably would have brought tears to my eyes," Girardi said. "To imagine what he meant to the franchise and the gameof baseball, and to watch the way he handled himself. I believe he is an inspiration, the way he lived his life during his most difficult years."
All uniforms were affixed with a special 4[emoji]9830[/emoji]ALS patch, and a special No. 4 base was placed at first base. Following the game, both first basemen in the game-- Teixeira for the Yankees, Lyle Overbay for the Blue Jays -- were to sign the commemorative base, to be auctioned off at a later date to raise funds for ALSresearch.
Girardi has been a consistent supporter of ALS research, as he has an uncle afflicted with the disease, which has yet to have a cure or a method to slow itsprogression in patients. He believes that the initiative should continue on an annual basis, much like Jackie Robinson Day is celebrated every April 15.
"I think it's a wise decision by Major League Baseball, just because of what he stood for," Girardi said. "We're always looking forpositive role models, a way to go back. This is a way for people to have a better understanding of what it was like back then and connect baseball from then tonow."
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval ofMajor League Baseball or its clubs.
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why is he still starting
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Game over.
Halladay is about to turn his swag on & this bullpen is going to give the Jays a 4 run lead.
EDIT:
Guess I'm wrong.. for now.
Cano is still trash
Halladay is about to turn his swag on & this bullpen is going to give the Jays a 4 run lead.
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roy looking like he never wants to pitch in yankee stadium again. he gave up 3 hrs
roy looking like he never wants to pitch in yankee stadium again. he gave up 3 hrs
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JD
HUGHES
If Wang is hurt.... Hughes back to the rotation I guess but DAMN he's been good in the pen
HUGHES
If Wang is hurt.... Hughes back to the rotation I guess but DAMN he's been good in the pen
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[Briannnn] insert facepalm gif here [/Briannnn]Originally Posted by CrAzYFLiPxNyC
Game over.
Halladay is about to turn his swag on & this bullpen is going to give the Jays a 4 run lead.
EDIT:Guess I'm wrong.. for now.Cano is still trash
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Mo is far worse in tie games.... this is stupid... damn you Joe!!!
Hughes had an EASY 1-2-3 inning
Come on Mo, get through this inning
Hughes had an EASY 1-2-3 inning
Come on Mo, get through this inning
