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2007-08-28 09:08:27 · 45 answers · asked by #1 New York Yankees Fan 6 in Sports ➔ Baseball
In a cleanup role, I'd go with either Don Drysdale or Dan Quisenberry. Rivera already blew it several times, Eckersley blew it famously in 1988 against Kirk Gibson and the LA Dodgers, and as much as I love Trevor Hoffman, he was no good against the Yankees in 1998.
Only problem: Drysdale had a thing about hit batsmen, though this was generally done intentionally. While Drysdale was a starting pitcher, he could intimidate the beejezus out of just about anyone.
As far as hitting goes, this would be sort of counterproductive, since I'm more concerned about getting the guy out, stranding the runners and ending the inning.
2007-08-29 00:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pitching-Jonathan Paplebon
Hitting-David Ortiz
2007-08-29 05:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by ♥redsoxfan♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hitting without a doubt David Ortiz, the man is so clutch. He can get it done with almost any pitcher, and he proved that rivera can be beaten.
Mariano Rivera is not that good, except for last night he always blows the save against the sox.
It is such a tossup for pitcher but i would have to go with Cy Young. Why?? Most wins all-time and a 300+ wins, and oh yeah he has the leagues best pitcher award named after him.
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2007-08-29 06:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by SoxfanWheels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay- we're talking clutch right now. i would have mariano in, odviously, no question about it, the BEST closer in baseball history, i can't think of anyone else to go with. only, if we can have ANYONE, dead or alive, then I want MO in his youth. you know like the '98-'99 era Mo. Eventually, i would like to feel like i can trust Joba with this situation, but he's not ready for that kind of pressure yet, and he'll be a starter next year/ Hitting, well, this is requires a bit more information. is the game tied? if so, then you need someone very CLUTCH!! we don't need a ton of power, not someone to hit a grand slam, just someone you can trust to get the ball in play, and not make an out. a simple, RBI, through the hole kind of guy. the one person who comes to my mind, is Jeter. This is someone who has been known to be extremely clutch throughout his career. however, the team batting is up by a few points, than i would say arod, so he could he could hit a world series grand slam (just for a little drama). haha anyway, loved the question, hope u like the answer. GO YANKS!!! 27 in '07!!!! can't wait to see some Joba Juice pitching in this situation in the future!!!!!!
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2007-08-28 09:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by hi there 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hitter: David Ortiz.
Pitcher: Bob Gibson (and Gibson would have been pitching his 27th inning in that world series, as he did 3 times. And even if he loaded the bases in the ninth, you would not take out Gibson. He was in a somewhat similar situation in the 1964 Series and his manager kept him in for the win saying, "I had a commitment to his heart."
2007-08-28 09:52:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pitching: Eck
Batting: Tony Gwynn
2007-08-28 09:32:25 · answer #6 · answered by dlatona7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pitcher: Mariano
Batter: Shoeless Joe Jackson
2007-08-28 10:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by hagen31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dennis Eckersley to pitch
Ted Williams to hit
2007-08-29 04:22:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pitch andy pettite
Hit Reggie Jackson
2007-08-28 10:58:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have Roger Clemens pitching. I believe he's the best pitcher of the past 50 years, and he's the guy I'd want there. Intimidating, and just plain great.
At the plate, I'd want Ted Williams. You know he's going to make the pitcher work, and he's not going to swing at anything off the plate. Odds are he's going to drive a run in by walking, or get a good pitch to hit.
2007-08-28 09:13:53 · answer #10 · answered by Craig S 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋